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~ Community Newspaper Company www.allstonbrightontab.com FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2004 Vol. 8, No. 49 48 Pages 4 Sections 75¢ Apartment units still condemned City inspectors cite several violations; owner says changes are coming

By Josh B. Wardrop STAf WRITLR "The i~spectors Glenville Avenue build­ ng which had ~our of its explained In great detail A partment umts con­ to the building owner demned. following a May inspec­ cion that revealed evidence of bed­ what was needed to lift bug infestation. had those the condemnation, and condemnacions upheld following a June 28 re-inspection by the they made several city\ Tnspectional Services De­ follow-up calls before JkUtment. According to an otlicial nocice re-inspection. When tiled b) ISD, units 3. 4, 8 and 12 at they went out, they 125 Gkm ille Ave .. Allston were SW ~ John Caswell walks down the path at 82 Kenrick St. dunng the eighth annual A-8 garden tour on Saturday. The tour was sponsored determmed to be unfit for human were under the by the Allston-Brighton Historical Society and Garden ~11'1 Horticulture S6liietty habi1ation due to "iolations of the State Sanitaf) Code. The viola­ assumption that the tion.... which were originally work had been done." tound during a May 13 inspeccion A fragrant approach.to history , and outlined at a May 20 public ISO spokeswoman hearing. included - in addition to By Donna Borak 1111) ha k)'ard \\a-.. no J1ffcrent. filkith colorful an­ Lisa Timberlake CORRESPONDENT the bedbug i,-.ue - a lack of mos" and an unappcal111g porch nuals and J:>l:rennials, a brick walkway. a properly working smoke detec­ Ten year~ ago. the cottage-like home at After mam 'ears of hard \\ ork b\ trelh" and a tranquil "hade garden in their tors: im.ufficient lighting m \tair­ correct the violations. and there­ 78 Fairhank.s St. had a bare front ~ ard. horneo\\1ters ke"n Crasco ,. land 'pc back).ml. fore the condemnation was up­ nr­ \\ d)lo; and cllar are.r ru1d blocked t--Uua,,;')C:Y...... "" "4 a\..:"'- .... ) 1.1...W. wU h hcld," -.aid ISO spokeswoman ~_. niec111.., ot egress from tlie hu 1Td­ came up to the entrance of the house. The ing. Lisa Timberlah' 11n Monday. According to I imbcrlal-.e, ISD :The 0\\ ne1 did not attempt to BED BUGS, page 26 Blind woman hit .by Green Line train BAIA concerned By Matthew Berger the\\ l>man' cond1uon a- ··not life threaten­ her ... -.he took mo'>t of the impact w-ith her about outdoor TV CONTRIBUTING WRITER ing." \\ 1tnesse' at the ...ccne described the face ... !It] spun her around and she fell into A blind woman wa.-. struck in the face by woman ru black and in h~r 3 . the middle of the lane:· 'aid Ml)'nBoston EMS treated the woman, Sophie down v.hcn 'he sa\\ the "Woman \\ith a "She [the \icdin] knew inscantl). she \\-as As-.ociation got to see some fire­ overal I lack of contentiousness, works over the Independence with nearly every issue receiving Faldonie of Brighton, at the scene and cane:· aid l:li abeth ~tlynar,ki. 21. a ,ti.J­ bleeding. She looked prett) scared.'" Mly­ nar ... ki '>aid. Day holiday weekend - because a vote of support from the mem­ tmnsported her to Brigham and Woman\ dent from Bngh1< 1n "\he \\pirited debate on controversial BAIA, page 10 INSIDE Kids' show 'ZOOMs' again• A picnic By Josh B. Wardrop full of fun STAFF WRITER In a TV studio in the heart of All­ ston, six preteens are having a blast, and fish literally, as they chase each other around a circle, trying to leap onto, and pop, balloons tied to each other's ankles. It looks, for all the world, like any party or playground INSIDE game played by any group of bois­ terous, giggling children. Commentary 8 "OK, that was great, every­ body!" Community Notes , 5 The chaos comes to an end, the cameras pull back, and bits of Crime 4 popped balloon are gathered up by production assistants. After more STAF" PHOTO B> l

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Heres a list of what is happen­ Housing Action Group Latinos en Accion: Health and safety codes? The financial goal-setting. open space remaining in Allsttlh ing at the Allston-Brighton Com­ Housing Services Program, of­ Contact Michelle at 617-787- Brighton at 7 p.m. on July 21 at the munity Development Cmpora­ meets July 19 'Money Smart fered by the Allston-Brighton 3874, ext. 218, to reserve a seat. Jackson Mann Community Cen­ tion, 15 North Beacon St., The Housing A.ction Group Workshop' CDC, assists Allston-Brighton The cla<;s costs $ 15. Preregistra­ ter. Light refreshments served. Allston. Plwne 617-787-3874 for will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. This financial workshop is tenant.'> to secure pennanent af­ tion is required. People must at­ For further information, con­ more information. on July 19 at the All..,ton-Brighton geared Lo Spani'>h-speaking resi­ fordable housing. tend all four sessions. tact Juan Gonzalez at 617-781- CDC, 15 N. Bcacc•n St. Allston. dent-. of Allston-Brighton. It will The program provides tenants 3874, ext. 2 17, or e-mail gonza. Education Action The group i'> \\ork111g to"ruu a be held from 630 to 8:30 p.m. on with appropriate counseling, as­ Voter registration drive le1,@allstonbrightoncdc.org. Group meets July 21 neighborhood action on Aug. 28 Tuesda), July 27 at the Allston­ sistance in search and placement, this month about bedbugs (\\hen many peo­ Brighton CDC. in getting legal or social services, Small business There will be a meeting of the ple are moving into apartment-.). and referrals. A voter registration drive takes Education Action Group at 6:30 For further infollTlation. con­ place at various spots around All­ assistance at the Light refreshmcnh '-Cf'\ ed. For more infonnation, contact tact Juan Gonzalez at 617-787- ston and Brighton from noon to 6 p.m. on July 21 at the Allston­ For further infollTlaLion. con­ Ashley, Ava, Deia or Juan at the Allston-Brighton CDC Brighton CDC. So many issues in 3874, e\t. 217, or e-mail gonz.a­ p.m.onJuly 17,24and31. tact Juan Gon1 •.1lel at 617-787- Allston-Brighton CDC at 617- Are you a local resident 01 [email protected]. Help increase voter participa­ the different education sectors. 3874, ext. 217. or e-mail gon1.a­ 787-3874. small business owner looking fo1 Let's help families with small chil­ lei:@allstonbrightoncdc.org. tion in this very important elec­ business assistance? Want advice dren learn the different systems - Housing services 'Talking Dollars, tion year! on business plans or marketing public, private, parochial, charter Allston-Brighton CDC program For fu11her information, con­ research or ai;sistance? Get heir - and help keep them in the All­ Making Sense' tact Juan Gonzalez at 617-787- has a Web site Need mfonnation about hous­ through the Allston-Brighton ston Brighton! Light refreshment~ "Talking Dollars, Making 3874, ext. 217, or e-mail gonza­ CDC, a member of CBN, Com­ served. Check out th1.: Al1'ton-Brighton ing search? TenanL'> rights and re­ Sense" is a four-part, fun and in­ [email protected]. CDC's updah ..:d \\'i.:h ,i£e .11 sponsibilities? Landlord righL'i munity Busi ness Network. Fo1 For fu1ther inforn1ation, rnn­ teractive course on personal fi ­ more information, call Tim al tact Juan GonLUlez at 617-787- www.al lstontnighll •ncdc .org and re..,pon..,ib1litie ... ? Types of nancial management. It covers a Green Space Advocates Now listed arc upcoming events tenancies? Understanding your 617-787-3874, ext. 2 12, ore-mail 3874, ext. 217, or e-mail gonza­ broad range of topics, including Get updates from a coalition of cap Ii ce@ al lstonbri ghtoncdc.org' [email protected]. and classes. lea..-.e? Under.Landing Section 8'? bru.ic budgeting, credit repair and groups working to preserve the

AT THE .JOSEPH M. SMITH HEALTH CENTER

The Joseph 'M. Smith Commu· Free bike helmets the health center and ~ under the July 20 B1ighton Health) Boston Coali­ nity Health Center, in partnership nity Health Center, located at 287 age of 14 tion\ Health Issue.., CommittC\!. "'tth the Allston/Brighton The Joseph M. Snmh Commu­ 1·3p.m. Westem Ave. in Allston, is a 11011· nity Health Center i.., nm\ pro'> id­ For more infom1ation about Join in for a 45-mtnute \\alk Healthy Boston Coalition, is of­ this program contact Sonia Mee Commonwealth Tenants Association, 91 · along the Charles River on Thurs­ fering a free smoking-cessation pm.fit organization that offers ing free bike hl'lmt.:t' Lo it.., peICtan at Free English class July 19 ext. 10. English and Portuguese. Free English classes are of­ For more infonnation abol(t 10 a.m.·noon fered every Thursday from 7-9 this program, call: • p.m. at the Joseph M. Smith Chinese Golden Age Center, 677 Cam· Weekly community For Spanish, Alicia Castro~ bridge St. Brighton. For more infor­ walk for our health Community Health Center. To 617-208-1583 get more infonnation, plea..e call mation catt 617-7e9-4289. For Russian, Oleg Galis: 617~ A weekly community walk Kim at 617-208- 1581. sponsored by the Allston- 208- 1582 For other programs within the Quit smoking Allston/Brighton community: WEEKLY SPECIALS The Joseph M. Smith Commu- 617-783-3564. July 13th to July 18th Captain~ Wharf We will have for sale premium quality plants andflowers including: perennial.'1, hangers, tropicals, jumbo annuals, patio planters, will be closing ~ Boston Water and annuals, vegetable and herb plants ~Sewer Commission Fresh picked butter and sugar sweet corn after 28 years of Extra Large Juicy Sweet Carolina or California serving Brookline. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission will have Peaches or Nectarines .. sold in baskets approx 4-5 lb 79¢ lb. a representative from the Community Services Fresh Picked Sweet Crisp Jumbo Department at the following neighborhood location: Peppers ...... 79¢ lb. The Rogaris family Extra Fancy Fresh Picked Local Zucchini and Summer Squash ...... 49¢ lb. would like to Brighton Fresh Picked Firm Crisp ,./ Cucumbers ...... 4 for a $1.00 Thank you' Allston/Brighton APAC Extra Large Extra Sweet California 141 HarvardAvenue Cantaloupe and Honeydews ...... $1.98 each for all of your loyalty Thursdays 10 AM- 12 PM From The Delicatessen: July 22, 2004 & August 26, 2004 Made to order Fresh Vegetable Wraps .. $2.98 each and support Thumann1s Famous 11 Black Forest 11 Ham S6.98 lb.

From The Kitchen: Our doors will close July 25th Our representative will be available to: Clam Scampi: Fresh New England clams sauteed with virgin olive oil, t01:nato, basil, o?ions, garlh and mush­ • Accept payments rooms and served with linguini (check or money order only- no cash please)...... $4.98 full serving • Process elderly or disabled persons discount forms. Barbecued Chicken Breast: Split breast of chicken smoked in house, finished with our own barberne sauce • Resolve billing or service complaints. over a mesquite fire and served with two sid1. l'egetables • Schedule the installation of outside reading devices, ...... $5.49 full serving meter tests and special meter readings. From The Bakery: Freshly Prepared and Baked Nectarine and Peach • Arrange payment plans for delinquent accounts. Pie or Blueberry Pie ...... : ...... $ 7. 98 each Baked from Scratch our own Shortcakes .... S for $2.49 Should you require further information, please call 560 Pleasant Street, Watertown Thomas Bagley, Manager of Community Services, at (617) 989-7000. 617-923-1502 356 Harvard Street, Brookline Store Hours: Mon .. Sat 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. • ~11n 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 980 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02119 (617) 989-7000 www .bwsc.org Visit our website: www.~ussos.com 617-566-5590 www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, July 16, 2004 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 3

.Local Army specialist says he may Mo llAllGHN Professional Summer Acaca.ny at Brandeis UniverJity return to Iraq conflict, voluntarily 1 July 23rd - July 25th 2004 By David Ertlschek Separate. easier .. We organized \\tan dur- Hus..ein\ t)rannical regime ham. ing active dut) time will [proba- forced children to learn. Grillo is happy to see that bly] meet the criteria for these When Grillo drove by lraqi President George W. Bush re- medals." chi ldren the) would always give cently signed a law creating sep- The Defense Department h~ him the thumbs up sign, as well as arate medals for mi litary person- not yet set the criteria on how a)ing "Bush thumb'> up, Saddam lO~ear Fixed Rate Mortgage nel who have served in Iraq and these medab "ill be recei\ed. Hussein thumbs down." Afghani stan. Grillo added that whi le It i~ not up One boy in particular warmed "What's happening now is to him, it'll be interesting to see if Gri llo\ heart. 'This kid, in broken we're carrying on a longstanding personnel will recei\e the med I' m concerned. thi~ ica. He -.hook my hand and I said the first wars, as well as the Ko- war has been going on for a long that I hoped to see that one day rean War, World War I and time," said Grillo. ·There were and that I knew he could do it." World War II." no-fly zones during the Clinton And while waiting to see if mortgage payment! · Gri llo said that while he was administration.. \\hether he\ going back to lraq, overseas, servicemen and Grillo was proud to do the work Gnllo has been helping out many women said they were happy to that he did while over in Iraq fo r American children, too, a'> a li­ receive the Global War on Ter- more than a year. censed private detective serving rorism Expeditionary Medal, but 'This is getting rid of a terror- warrants for deadbeat parents. that it is better to have separate ist," said Grillo. ··so lf.iq can be a Gnllo had thought about taking medals for serving in democratic nation with fair and a month off after he returned to 25~ Afghan istan or Iraq. safe elections:· America, "But I pid.ed right up The war in Afghani stan is re- But it wm;n't JUSt guns and where l left off, I needed to get " ---- No- -- Points- -- ferred to as Operation Enduring ammo for Grillo. bad.. mvohed with the communi- Freedom, and the war in Iraq is ''My own tir-thand experience t) ·· No Closing Costs deemed Operation Iraqi Free- wasn't just combat, it \\~ going. Dal'id Ertischek ccm be dom. into the communil):· "llid Grillo. reached at [email protected]. Laking to refinance? Look no further than Pepples Federal Savings Bank. With our great rates, you can AT THE OAK SOUARE YMCA lower your monthly payment, reduce your term and sa\'e thousands of dollars over the life of your mortgage. , Here's a List of what's happen­ Totaliy 'fic·D.} e pool time each day. To apply for your loan, visit any office, ing at Oak Square Famity ,Yl'vV';', Ages 4- 10 \\ ith parent par-Jc1- D K 1-2. Ex­ and a famil)' festival. ed. plorer Camp: gmde., 3-5. and Date.,: Monda), Aug. 16-Fri­ , Call 617-787-8655 for a Frontier Camp: grJCle., 6- . Camp day. Aug. 20 brochure and registration form. hours are Mondajs-Frida) -., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with extended hour~ Gymnastics camps CPR for professional available. To recet\e a registra­ tion packet, call 617-787- 669. Campers will work in a struc­ r.escuer classes tured format, developing the strength, flexibility, and coordi­ The purpose of the course is to Preschool camp train professional rescuers (those nation required to perform intro­ with a duty to act and provide Joi n in for a half-da} program ducrory through intermediate care) in the skills necessary to re­ for youth, ages 3-5. There are gymna<,tic., skills. Camp is bro­ spond appropriately to breathing both a morning (9 am.-noon) and ken into three groups: beginner, and cardiac emergencies , incl ud­ afternoon ( 1-4 p.m.) option for intermediate and advanced. Allston-Brighton Little league ing the use of an automated exter­ both camp~. To receive a regi.,tra­ Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 5 pal defibrillator for victims of tion packet, call 617-787-8669. p.m., Monday, Aug. 9-Friday, sudden cardiac arrest. This is a Aug. 13, with extended hours 7~~t6~2004~ Red Cross course and partici­ Half-day preschool available. To receive a registra­ tion packet, call 617-787-8669. pants who pass will receive Red tumble and splash Cross certification. This course is great for people who are required This camp 1~ a take-off of one Spaulding LEAGUE SPONSORS lo be CPR certi fied. of our mo~t popular preschool gymnastics clas-.es. Children Rehabilitation ~ Dates: July 17 and Aug. 21, 9 - Prime Realty Group 11.m. spend part of their day learning workshops . gymnastic skill and honing gross Workshop are held the first . motor skills. After gy mnasncs - The Last Drop first Aid Monday of every month at 6 p.m. ti me, chi ldren will hop in the pool and are delivered by a Spaulding - White Horse Tavern : The purpose of this course is to for some instructional free- wim, Rehabilitation Hospital phy ical water safety le sons and fun­ train individuals in the skills nec­ therapi t. Workshop will be tai­ ~sary to recognize and provide swim times. lored to individual interests. $tandard first aid care for injuries Dates: Monda), Aug. 2-Friday, Drop-in fonnat with members of i111d sudden illnesses unti l ad­ Aug. 6 the community welcome. Regis­ vance medical personnel arrive tration is not required. Held in the DIVISION SPONSORS and take over. This course does to Youth sports camps Technology Center on the lower include information on breathing level. - Kevin G. Honan I State Representative or cardiac emergencies. This is a Sports camp are focused on both skill and character de,elop­ • A k-a-Physical Therapist - Red Cross course and partici­ Every Monday (except for work­ - VFW 669 I Allston Post pants who pass will receive Red ment. The Y supports children's growth as players and as individJ­ shop Mondays) at 6 p.m., a phys­ Cross certification. ical therapist is avai lable to an­ - Caritas St. Elizabeth's M edjcal Center of Boston : Dates: July 18 and Aug. 22 als. All camp programs are de­ . signed to maximize the potential swer que tions. Ongoing in the - Brain Pa ul Golden I State Representative . for children to ha\e a po itive and lobb) of the Oak Square YMCA. .Scuba diving beneficial experience with a focus ~ Sign up for a fu n eight-week on an FUN game approach. Adult outdoor and class that includes both class­ C~p hours are Mondays-F1i­ indoor climbing TEAM SPONSORS room and pool work. The class day~. 9 a.m-5 p.m .. with extend­ The e classes are for people - Allston Car Wash - Faneuil Street Market has a flexible start date. Stop by ed hours available. To receive a - Burger King Corporation I Allston - Grenier Print Shop Inc. lo register or contact Jeny registration packet. call 617-787- who are 16 years of age and up. Comeau, scuba instructor, at 8669. Learn to harness up, and climb - Harvard Business School - Imperial Pizza 617-782-6444. safe!)' under the guidance of an - J & P Garage - Kiki's Kwik Mart experienced instructor. Adults =· Basketball camp -Toureen Boarding Kennels - Lehman & Reen Funeral Home will al o learn to belay (This class - Irish Village Youth art workshops Focus on the fundamentals of satisfie the prerequi ite for the - Meineke Brighton Car Care Center : Join in for three different half- dribbling, passing and hooting in outdoor Toprope course). The in­ -The Boyne Pub - Minihane's Flower & Garden Shop, Inc. lnorning art workshops this sum- game-like situauons while learn­ door climbing wall includes nu­ - State Senator Steven A. Tolman - Boston Rubber Roof {ner. Costs are $10 for members ing rules and specific trategy. merou climbing routes to en­ - Albert J. Welch Corp. - Mercantile Bank & Trust Company Jind $14 for nonmembers, includ- Emphasis will be on teamwork hance your skill . In this class, - Boone & Henkoff - Peoples Federal Savings Bank lng materials for one child and and sportsman hip in a fun po1ts climbers will develop and prac­ - Boston City Councilor Jerry McDermott one adult. All programs are from environment There will al o be tice climbing technique and ter­ - Stockyard Restaurant , 0-11 :30 a.m. · recreational outdoor time and minology. - Boston Volvo Village · The Lombardi Corporation - Brighton Board of Trade -Three Twins Productions, Inc. - Brighton Elks #2199 - Pine Village Preschool Subscribe to the A/B TAB - call 888-343-1960 - Brooks Coin-OP Laundries -The Haughey Company I. , _ Page 4 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, July 16. 2004 www.allstonbrightontab.com PUBLIC SAFETY I ! I Jonathan B. Holcomb, 26, ken window. Cleveland Columbus l of 130 Mt. Vernon St., West 5 Martin III, 18, of 82 Roxbury, was arrested on Samir . Goncahe.. 21, of Ro etto St., Dorche ter, charges of nighttime breaking­ 3 83 A h St.. Hopkinton, was Gregory Howell, 17, of 12 I 7 and-entering on July 8 at approx­ arrested Jul) 10 at appro.·(irnate­ Jette Court, Brighton, and Blake imately 3: 15 a.m. Police ly 2:10 a.m .. in the area of Braithwaite, 19, of I ISA i:esponded to a 911 report of bro­ Harvard and Brighton avenue , Quincy St., Boston, were arre t­ ken windows at a Cambridge on charge-. of di oridual witne and victim reports, the hended by police and brought refused -;e\eral orders to stop above suspects and everal back to the scene, after several playing. a police officer confis­ other individuals allegedly li>ackages of cigarettes were cated hi buckeL~ and attempted e calated a verbal argument Mass allegedly found on his person. to leave the ene. Goncalves with the victim into a potential­ The owner of the store repo1ted allegedl) protested the officer's ly violent situation by surround~ that he believed cigarettes had actions by 1,tanding in the middle ing him, threatening him ver­ been taken from the store. The of Harvard Avenue. blocking the bally and producing knives, suspect has two previous war­ officer·., progre:-1, He was even­ before the pool manager inter­ At11J)gto rants issued from Brighton tually arre ted and tran ported to vened. Martin, Howell and District Court for breaking-and­ District 1-t headquarters. Braithwaite were arre ted on entering. charges of assault with a dan­ shfpgton Dusan Pa\I0\1c. 26. of233 gerous weapon. Justin David Bothur, 19, of 4 Clinton Road, Brookline, 2 32 Chester St., Allston, was was arre. te the \ictim. Police the Allston CSX Train Yard on without being licensed. He was crime or violation. The charge9 6bserved a motorcycle that had arrested the ,u-.pect, Pa\ ovic. Paulo R. Alves, 24. of 11 Cambridge Street, which has a also arrested for trespassing. against them may later be re­ been dumped on its side and a on chru e-. of a'..ault "ith a dan­ 7 Alexander St., "No Trespassing" sign posted. duced or withdrawn, or the.Y parked car with a dent and a bro- gerous weapon. Framingham, was arre ted Jul; After stopping Alves, police Note to readers: Those who may be found i1111oce11t. Number of credit card fraud cases on the rise in Boston •' By David L Harris of the \ictirm Lived in All-;ton-Rrighton c; afe and secure place. tion of doing. Tobin Jr. said he had already filed a nou STAFF WRITER Tne mcrea e m rhe amount ot credit He al o said, b; law, every state resi­ For identification on your license, go ticc for a hearing on identity theft that The credit card is one of this coun­ cw-d fraud ca'e" m the !:.tate 1-, tagger­ dent can request a credit report free of for a crambled number instead, she will be held after the Democratic Na .. try's most cherished byproducts of cap­ ing. Mo.,t of the vicums are elderly. charge. and other officials said. tional Convention later this month. italism. You can buy anything your Chri Goetcheus. ~poke man for the District E-5 Police Detective John A. Earlier this year, Coffey sponsored a Tobin said that among the various heart desires with plastic - and not ~t.tt~ Otlice of Con umer Affairs and Martel advises city residents to be care­ workshop on identity theft. She plans to discussions, one is sure to be a hot even have the money up front. Bu'.'>mes Regulatior. said just in one ful when they receive a credit card re­ hold another one in late September or topic: the fact that the Boston Police It also means instant buying power to year. mqumes about consumer fraud ceipt. "Make sure you shred them on early October. Department has only one officer as­ those who make it their mission to scam ha\e gro~n 46 percent to 3,634 in your own time," he said. He also said "The whole point of the program was signed to identity theft. Though he had unwitting victims. Recently. there has 2003. Credit card ,.rwd make' up ai­ that when' i'iting a Web site. make sure not to alarm people.just to provide peo­ ' ome ad\ ice for people worried about been a heavy dose of credit card fraud m • t half of all traud complaint:-. u\ Cl •mpletely 'ecure. e\en though it ple "ith educauon:· '>he 'aid. 0111con -=enmg a hold of their credit in the city, with thousands of dollars Goctcheu' aid. ometimes might be hard to tell. Coffey said would-be identity thieves card number. getting into the wrong hands. As \\ ith all of the fraud case., there First Justice Kathleen E. Coffey of are known to attend similar workshops, "I can't urge people enough ... the In one incident, a 21-year-old Roslin­ arc -.tep that consumer.. can take to West Roxbury District Court couldn't perhaps to gain some knowledge in the best investment you can make is a $30 dale man, Ryan Dalton of 22 Brown lessen the threat. agree more. She advised residents not to field. ''That's one of the concerns that shredder," Tobi n said. Ave., was apprehended this week and Goetcheu., said that you shouldn't put their Social Security number on was voiced by pruticipants in our semi­ charged with six counts of credit card earl) more than you need in your wallet their driver's licenses, something that nar," she said. /)avid Harris can be reached at dhar­ fraud and five counts of forgery. Most and <.tore )Our Social Security card in a every Mru.sachusetts driver has the op- District 6 City Councilor John M. ris (n) enc. com.

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Through a grant from the Visit us at www.pfe·inc.com family, and working in conjunc­ about the Boston Police Depart­ The topic for July will be 'The American Legacy Foundation, CAMBRIDGE HANOVER NATICK ~on with the Brian J. Honan Char­ ment from Officer Chris Rogers, Many Benefits of As isted Liv­ the Allston-Brighton Healthy itable Fund, the Allston Board of visiting the various special units 2378 Massachusetts Ave. 228 Columbia Rd. (Rt. 53) 217 West Central Street ing." Boston Coalition offers free infor­ (617) 868-1071 (781) 826-2199 (Rte. 135, next to NTB Tire) %'rade and Brighton Board of of the BPD and gaining a better mation and support for anyone in­ ~rade invites everyone to take (508) 655·0288 understanding of all the many Compulsive terested in quitting smoking. To­ part in the first running of the types of work police officers do. bacco treatment specialists speak Brian J. Honan 5K race on Sept. The Junior Police Academy overeating group English, Portuguese and Russian. 12. will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous meets Services include a private consul­ Gunite Pool Conceived as a charity race to Monday through Friday, Aug. 2- Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at St. tation to discuss treatment op­ Problems? penefit the scholarship funds of 6. The program will admit 13 chil­ Elizabeth's Medical Center, tions, individual and/or group the two boards, the event organiz­ dren, age 9-12, on a fin.H::ome, Room CMPI , Cardinal Medeiros counseling, certified hypnothera­ Have you Given Up? ; ~rs have also committed to mak­ first-served basis. Applications Pavilion, first-floor conference py and free or discounted nicotine • Winter Damage ing a significant contribution from are available ac the District 14 po­ room. Overeaters Anonymous is a replacement therapy. race proceeds to the family's char­ lice station, and more infonnation fellow rup of people who, For more information about the • Swampy Pool itable fund. is available by calling 617-343- through shared experience, Tobacco Prevention and Treat­ TOLL FREE Call a Renovation : Covering more than three miles 4376. strength and hope are recovering ment Project, call Priscilla Gold­ Specialist! of Allston-Brighton, the family­ from compulsive overeating. ing at61 7-783-3564. TheAllston­ 1·877·78-POOLS WE ARE THE BEST?! friendly run/walk welcomes (76?57) Join the A-8 Parade Brighton Healthy Boston Highest quality work for 25 years! everyone from competitive run­ Coalition works pro-actively and ners to friends of the beloved The 21 t Annual Allston­ Support group for Brighton Parade will take place continuously to improve the councilor onto a USA Track and parents in Brighton health, safety and cohesiveness of See what's new with the Fjeld-certified and sanctioned on Sunda), Sept. 12, at I p.m. Preparation for the parade are Are you a parent who is feeling Allston-Brighton residents. Allston-Bright on CDC in this week's paper race course. With the starting gun oveiwhelmed, isolated or set to sound at noon, participants well under wa). Anyone interest­ ed in participating hould contact stre sect? Would you Like to have starts from The Kells of Boston, the upport and encouragement of 161 Brighton Ave., (near the inter­ Phyllis Donovan of the A-B Pa­ rade Committee at 65 Presidents other parents with similar con­ section of Harvard Aveoue and cerns? Brighton Avenue), and return to Ave., Suite #2R Quincy, MA 02169-7717. or by phone at 617- Parents Helping Parents has the host restaurant-and pub just as parent support groups in the the annual Allston-Brighton pa­ 328-9292, fax at 617-328-7887 or via e-mail :11 free, confidential Corner. and anonymous. To find out more Raffle prizes, food and drink Wellness Center about PHP, call 1-800-882-1250 will be plentiful as Allston­ offers program for or vi it www.parentshelpingpar­ Brighton welcomes old friends ents.org. and new facys to celebrate Brian's senior citizens life and work, and to continue The Wellness Center at Heath­ building his beneficent legacy. wood, 188 Florence St., Chestnut Travel to Ireland For more information on race llill, offers ongoing Nautilus and run for kids and registration, visit the Web site strength training and range of mo­ The West End House Boys and at www.abot.org, www.brighton­ tion exercise for ..eniors on Tues­ Girls Club invites you to help bot.com, or at days and Thursday , I to 4 p.m. urban youth fulfill their dreams. www.brianhonan.org. Registra­ Those attending will train with The club is organizing a tion open at http://www.coolrun­ a personal fitne upen.isor dur­ marathon team to run the Dublin ning.com/major/04/honan. ing the ennre ..e. ion. Additional Marathon in October 2004 and options include tran portation, will provide weekly training, ParkARTS presents lunch, beauty alon and blood group runs, support, travel and pressure checks. crafts workshops more, as runners fund raise for The first visit i $30 and then youth development programs. The Boston Parks and Recre­ $15 per month. The Dublin City Marathon is ation Department's ParkARTS For more information, call run through the hi toric Georgian program will once again be giving Heathwood at 617-332-4730. streets of Dublin, Ireland's largest boys and girls the opportunity to city and capital. The course is let their imaginations run wild in BNN offering summer largely flat and is a single lap, local parks during a series of cre­ media workshops tarting and finishing close to the ati ve children's learning work­ city center. The fans, a supportive shops sponsored by Comcast. Boston Neighborhood Net­ West End. staff, and your fellow From East Boston to Mattapan, work is offering an as ortment of teammates will provide all the children age 3 to 10 can enjoy the summer workshop in video pro­ motivation you need to make it to artists in residence craft work­ duction, providing hands-on ex­ the end. shops, including yam painting perience in creating television Funds raised will support the and fairy house building along programs for cablecast on BNN club's programs, wruch serve with treasure bottle, book and channels. 1,200 young people age 6-18 each jewelry making. All materials will The Digital Field Production year. Through a wide range of ac­ be provided. Sessions are hosted Workshop is an ideal introduction tivities in education, technology, by local artists from 9 a.m. to to digital video production, in­ leadersrup development, the arts noon. ParkARTS, now in its cluding basic camera operation , and athletics, the club transforms eighth year of bringing a wide lighting, sound, preproduction critical after-school and summer range of cultural offerings to city planning, scripting, and computer hours into opportunities for at-risk parks, is sponsored by Aeet and editing with Final Cut Express youth. For many young members, supported in part by the Massa­ software. The Basic Nonlinear the club is a safe haven from the chusetts Cultural Council. Editing Workshop uses digital streets and a place where they can Dates and locations for the craft camcorders, computers, and Final have a hot meal, receive help with workshops are: Cut Express software to teach stu­ their homework, meet new Tuesdays, July 20, 27, Aug. 3, dents how to capture and edit friends and learn new thlngs like JO and 17, Christopher Columbus video and audio for television Web design or ballet. Park, North End, Martin Play­ projects. For more information, contact ground, Dorchester and Thet­ Three special workshop are Kristin Morlok at 617-787-4044 ford/Evans Playground, Matta­ open to nonmembers ofBNN and or e-mail [email protected]. pan. include classes in interviewing Wednesdays, July 21, 28, Aug. techniques, promoting and fund­ 4, 11 and 18, Mission llill Play­ ing TV programs, and digital sto­ Volunteers needed ground, Mission llill, Fallon rytelling. VistaCare Hospice patients in Field, Roslindale and Hobart Work hop registration is on a Allston and Brighton are in need Street Play Area, Brighton. first come, first served basis. For of caring volunteers to provide • Thursdays, July 22, 29, Aug. 5, more information or to become a friendly visits, emotional support t2 and 19, Buckley Playground, member of BNN, call 617-720- or errands. Flexible training South Boston, Ringgold Park, 2 11 3, ext. 24, or vi it schedule and hours, and ongoing South End and Ryan Playground, www.bnntv.org. support are available. For more Dorchester. Boston Neighborhood Net­ information, call Mary Shea Daly • Fridays, July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13 work is a membersrup-based, in­ at 781-407-9900. and 20, American Legion Play­ dependent non-profit organiza­ ground, East Boston, Cruldr;'n's tion. Its mission is to use cable 'Good Neighbors Play Area, Intervale Street, Rox­ television's unique capabilities bury and John Harvard Mall, and other technology to address Handbook' on Web Charlestown. unmet communications needs of The Rental Housing Resource • For information on tills and individuals and institutions in Center announces that the infor­ other ParkARTS programs, call Boston. mational guide for landlords and the Boston Parks and Recreation tenants titled 'The Good Neigh­ Department at 617-635-4505, ext. Seeking fund-raisers bors Handbook" is now available 1021. on the Web. To access the guide, WGBH is seeking volunteers to log on to www.cityofboston. locate and recruit community gov/rentalhousing. Summer Fest groups for its fund-raising ~~ti.,,i ­ Sale ends Tuesday. July 20th, except as noted. No adjustments to prior sale purchases. . continues on Aug. 3 ties during weekday busme Selected collections. not every style in every store Our regular and original prices are. offering prices only and may or may not have resulted in sales. hours, Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. Recycling for Advertised merchandise may be available at sa le pnces in upcoming sale events • Session 2 of Summer Fest for the Lord. & Taylor location nearest you. please call 1-800-223-7440 any doy Or visit www.lordandtaylor.com 2004at the Brookline JCC, 50 to 5 p.m. Po itions are available apartment residents Sutherland Road, Brighton, takes year-round. The city of Boston Public place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on WGBH also seeks volunteers Works Department Recycling Tuesday, Aug. 3. to assi,c with the annual Ice Program offers recycling for large Page 6 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, July 16, 2004 www.allstonbrightontab.com Paradise hosts a night of the arts and Bush bashi~g By Erin Smith CORRESPONDENT "I'm here to support my friend's The crowd dwindled, but what they Jacked in num­ bers, they made up for in their passion for grassroots poetry. But I support an¥ activism. organization which can defeat Musicians, poet5 and young political activists came together at The Paradise Rock Club la'>t Thur.­ Bush." day for a benefit entitled, igNITE: Fueling Social Justice in BoMon. Grassroot<; organimtion Boston David Kay Mobili1ation hosted the live music and poetry perfor­ mance benefit. "Everyone in the band is hand-; on in doing any­ Recent grassroot-. movement5 have seen college thing they can to get the current administration out of 'itudent., rally support for Howard Dean\ tough anti­ office," said bassist Chuck Fay. war .,tance and Ralph Nader\ presidential bid in State Radio is planning a fall concert tour in the 2. But unlike past movement'>, Thur.day\ con­ '>Wing voting states to rally support for Senptor John cert goer-; failed to .,upport a single politician. The Keny. only dear theme that united audience members wa<, The host of the benefit, Boston Mobilir tion, is a their di.,taste for President Bush. gra-;sroots organization primarily run by c liege in­ "Raise your hand in the air if you think George terns. Boston Mobilization takes its cues from it<; Bush i., a tenurist," shouted The Foundation\ mpper member-, activism interests. ProjecL'> include Ernesto "Eroc" Arroyo from the stage to a sea of We Vote!, a young voter registration and mo ili1ation mised fists. campaign, the Youth Empowerment Proj ct, anti­ Slam poet aitist Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo encoumged racism training in local high schools, the Active Art'> everyone co "find out what they don't want you to Youth Conference, which uses hip-hop mu ic to en­ know·· and go see the anti-Bush documentar) courage involvement in politics and any other cause "Farenheit 9/11." that inspire-. the young interm•. Boston Mobili1ation Some SJ')L'l:tator-; merely came for the li\e enter­ 1s also hosting the Boston Social Forum Conference tainment but '>t.ayed for the Bush bashing. at the end of July, the Progressive counter-weight to ··rm here to support my friend\ poetry," said audi­ the Democratic National Convention. ence member David Kay. ··But I support any organi- "If some one walks into our office we can '>tart 1atron \\.hrch can defeat Bush." them on something immediately. We're very busy," Slam poet., Iyeoka hie Okoawo and Hashim -;aid Stefan Hasselblad, Boston Mobili1ati9n's pro­ Bemford and bands State Radio, Sol Harvest. Lifted, gram coordinator. The Foundation and 3 4 Da Stripes performed live Bo.,ton Mobilization's ··we Vote!" campaign is dif­ for the crowd. All bands and poets volunteered free ferentiates it-;elf from other voter registration drives performances. by concentrating on mobili1ing voters and local elec­ "We like to think every revolution and movement tions. Volunteers call their newly registered voters the nL'\!d.., a -.oundtrack," said The Foundation\ ArToyo. day before Election Day to remind them to vote, give The catalyst for the benefit concert was State the polling location and supply short summar·ies of Radio\ decision to support Boston Mobili1ation. PHOTO BY £AIN $!.Ill each candidate\ position. The campaign works to in­ Slam poet lyeoka Ivie Okoawo performs at the Paradise Rock Club last Thursday for the igNITE: Fueling State Radio\ Chad Urmston is the former front man crease political imolvement in local elections for city Social Justice benefit concert. ot the hand Dispatch. councilor., and school board member.,. Bragg will headline benefit on July 23-25 The Bo.,ton Social Forum -.howcases the progressive move­ ncnt 11 '\\ England Jul) 2J to 25. at UM.i,, Bo-,ton. th1.: week­ end just hl:fore the Democratic National Convention. The event is 590 $f9 being organized by a coalition of PlJRE 3 Pack more than 70 grassroots commu­ Nahnl nity organi1ations, nonprofits, ORAL B unions and religious denomina­ SPRING tions. Toothbrushes The BSF announces that famed WATER British singer-songwlitcr Billy Gallon Bragg headlines a multi-act, dual venue, BSF benefit on Saturday, July 24, at the Middle Ea'>t Restaurant & Nightclub, and TI the Bear's Place, starting at 8 p.m. Bragg also rnakes an appearance as a panel speaker at the BSF the 190 same day. Buitoni The BSF will be a political, cul­ ITALIAN tural and social event with a wide •Timer w'Auto Stop variety of activities including •Touch Keypad for Manual Operation PASTA 20 fl. oz. more than 100 workshops and #tfASF-2018RC panels in 35 '>ubject area "tracks," a film series, a hip-hop confer­ ence. art, music and theater. 9 A number of prominent ac­ $J 6 !UM!m Bell tivists, arti1'ts and celebrities have 2.4 CHZ already signed up to appear at the B~F. These include Danny CORDLESS PHONE Grover, Hany Belafonte, Angela Davis, Bi lly Bragg, Dennis Bru­ tus, Jim Hightower and Sonia Sanchez. Additional names are being added constantly. For more information, call Jason Pramas at 617-338-9966 or Deluxe 5 ~­ e-mail at info@bostonsocialfo­ DINEl IE SET rum.org. WI WOOD TABLE TOP 42'' X42'' CHAIRS HAVE FABRIC UPHOLSTERED SEATS #99682 Support Assembly R~uired for assault • $f9 survivors JUMBO Voices Against Violence is Dacron Clorox a support group for survivors of sexual assault, meeting BED P.ILLOW Toilet Bowl Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Cleaner People have the nght to 24 n. oz. control \I, hat they do with their bodii.!.,. If sexual activi­ ty occurs against anyone's will, even if attraction and kissing were in\'Olved, and even if people are married or $r have had sex before, it is not the fault of the person who Qt. COOLER did not initiate the activity. Call Jessie for more infor­ DORCHESTER, MA mation at 1-800-593- 1125. 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This is part of a Sept. 6): Mondays and Thurs­ four-week long theater arts festi­ program featuring 30 short works stol) then discuss what they think days, noon to 8 p.m., Tuesdays val for families and children by 30 major composers of the last the ending will be.); Aug. 24 - and Wednesdays, I 0 a.m. to 6 (ages I 0 and older) to be per­ p.m., Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. century. Explore the Rainforest (Learn about the animals living in this fonned at various locations in the unique environment followed by greater Boston area. The theme is "Rising from the Ash." It will Garden party to view Faneuil Branch a colorful craft.); Aug. 31 - Ex­ TURKISH SULTANABAD $8.000 TIBETAN KODARI $5,695 PAK KAZAK $6,450 consist of a combination of spo­ 7"2" x 9·4· 7'11 'X11"3" 7'9" x 10·5· newly landscaped plore Your Imagination (With a SALE PRICE $3,495 SALE PRICE 51,99$ SALE PRICE $2,900 419 Faneuil St., Brighton, 617- little imagination children will ken word, short scenes, mono­ library grounds 782-6705 tum plain ink splotches into cre­ logues, improv and comedy. The public is cordially invited Summer Hour.\ (noll' through ative pictures.) Shows are one hour long and in­ Lo a Garden Party on the grounds Sept. 6) : Monda)'s. Wednesdays, Call 617-782-6705 for more clude a question-and-answer pe­ riod at the end. of the Brighton Branch Libraiy and Thursdays, I 0 a.m. to 6 p.m., i'lfonnation. Faneuil Branch Li­ PAK KAZAK $1,950 2·9·xr from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Tuesdays, noon to 8 p.m .. Fri­ brary, 4 19 Faneuil St., Oak SAl£ PRICE $795 July 22. Co-hosted by the Friends days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Square, Brighton, 02135. Free Book discussion groups of the Brighton Branch Library, and open to the public. Meets the last Monday of each the public is invited to tour the month at 6:30 p.m. On July 26, Dover newly planted libraiy grounds Kids' Ongoing Programs FINE ORIENTAL RUGS & CARPETING • Lapsit Storytime. Mondays at Special events join us for an infonnal discussion and hear music played by pianist of 'The Botany of Desire" by MTlC1I • 549 WORCESTER ROAD • 800-368-3778 Adam Feldman. For further in­ I 0:30 a.m.; Jul)' 19 (Butterflies), Science Magic - Friday, Aug. Daily from 1().9 • SAT 1().6 • SUN 12-6 ANCIENT GARDEN ROLL RUNNER Michael Pollan. On Aug. 30, $29.95/ Lf 2T WIDE formation, cal I 617-782-6032. July 26 (Strawrenies 1: Aug. 2 3. at I 0:30 a.m. In this program, llANOYER • 1269 WASll1HGTilN ST• 781-826-0010 SALE PlllC£ $21.9S.U (Fish); Aug. 9 (Ice Cream); Aug. the audience will experience sev- "Snow Leopard" by Peter Daily from 9-6 • THURS g.9 • SAT 9-6 • SUN 12-6 23 (Watennelon): Aug. 30 (Sun- cral .. tncks," including liquids Matthiessen will be discussed. Creative drama Copies of the book for the month WWW. DOVER RUG.COM flowers). Children. age 4 and that change color, balloons that RU(,S ic, rea.'-Oning Aug. 10 (Bullfrogs); Aug. 17 weeks. An American Gap Year offering real-world experiences gram. He is a student, who will be and self-concept. July 16 (Colors): (Stars); and Aug. 24 (Owls). Join to young adults ages 17 to 22 ,attending the Juilliai·d School for July 23 (Musical Gue:-.t Su Eaton): us for an evening edition of story­ Weekly programs music composition in the fall. Ad­ July 30 (Reasoning "ith ABO, & - time and explore the sights and • Chess Instruction: Allston mission is free. For fuither infor­ I 23s); Aug. 6 (Mu ... ical Guest Su sounds of summer nights with Program Components Include: mation, call 617-782-6032. resident Richard Try gives free ·---- Eaton); Aug. 20 (All about Me): stories and a craft. instruction in both basic and ad­ •Internships Aug. 27 (Shapes & Sizes). vanced chess. Practice sets are •Outward Bound 'Midsummer Night's • The OK Club - Tuesday, Honan-Allston available for play after the in­ •Independent Apartment Living Dream' workshop Aug. I 0, at 4 p.m The Onl) Kids struction period. Ages I 0 and up; Club is a monthly boo!-.. di-.cussion all skill levels welcome. Chess in­ •One-On-One Advising All older children are welcome group at the Faneuil Branch Li- Branch to a dramatic workshop at the struction is Fridays at I p.m., now •Community Service Projects brary for children. grade.s three 300 North Harvard St., Allsto11, through Aug. 27. •Option College Credit Seminars ;Brighton Branch Library on F1i­ and up. Books are mailable at the 617-787-6313 •'C.lay, July 23, from I 0:30 a.m.­ • Games Afternoon: Tuesdays, (through Clark University) Faneuil Branch Libral). Registr.1- Summer Hours (now through through Aug. I 0, from 2 to 5 p.m. ·1 :30 p.m. Admission is free. tion required. Call 617-782-6705 Sept. 6): Mondays and Wednes­ Tabletop role-playing games, Nine Month and Semester Programs Available for more infonnattun. day.\, 110on to 8 p.m., Tuesdays board games and trading cai·d St~ Preschool • Preschool time. Wedne - w1d Tlwrsdn.n. JO tun to 6 p 111 game.;, Everyone i~ welcome. Now Accepting Applications for the Fall d,1y-- at 10:30 am. F<_'f p!""..:;d!C'Ji­ St3ries and fi!ms F nda_n. 'I a.111. to) p.111. tlnng your own or share the li­ ers age 2 tc 5. and a caregi\er.: brary·s games. For age 10 and Campuses located in Worcester, Massachusetts All children are welcome to the July 21 (On the Moon): Aug. 4 At Tuesday storytelling and film ESOL program older. and Santa Rosa, California the Beach); Aug. 11 (At the Zoo): • Preschool Storytime: Tues­ programs at the Brighton Branch Aug. 18 (At the Aquarium): Aug. English as a Second Language Library at 10:30 a.m. Admission days through Aug. I 0, at I 0:30 25 (On a Picnil:). Convel"\ation Group: practice a.m. For children, age 2 to 5, ac­ (508) 755-2571 ·---­ is free. For further infonnation, • The Faneuil Blx>kwonn., - comel"\ation slills with an Eng­ www.dynamy.org call 617-782-6032. companied by an adult. Stories, Thursdays at 4 r.m. through Sept. li,h-,peaking volunteer. Mo~­ song..,, activities and crafts. Pre­ 2. A book di.,uission group toc da) and Wedn~days 6:3(}p.m.: registration required. Special pre­ Help for beginning children from 4 to 8. July 22 Tuesdays at I 0:30 a.m. Partici­ <;enter Joan Goodman of "Ttme Internet user (Moon Landing1, July 29 Cd on returns in concert Wednesday, adventure prograin, which runs the theme of the \\ eel.:. Preregi-.tra­ July 21, at 6:30 p.m. He will per­ through Aug. 13. Children keep tion required. ESOL Conversation Group fonn "Miniatures from the track of the amount of time they • The Fancuil Pagetumel"\ - 1900s." 30 short works by major spend reading, alone or with an No registration required and Tuesdays at 6.30 p.m. A parent composen. of the last century. older reader. For every six hours admission is free. The group /child book dbcu..,sion group, ap­ Join us for another wonderful they read, they can choose a meets Mondays and Thursdays at propriate for children. grades 4 evening of classical music. prize. Register at the library to re­ 6 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and up, with a parent. Join in for ceive materials. and Fridays at I 0 a.m. For further great conversation and a ~nact.... • "ReaderQuest" Workshop, information, call 617-782-6032. July 27, ''Pete)." Aug. 31, "Run­ Fourth Friday Film Series Wednesdays, through Aug. 11 , at ning Out ofTime." Call 617-782- 2 p.m., for children 6 and older. 6705 for more infom1ation. Regt'>- This film series for kids and Cool movies for a hot families runs from 2 to 4 p.m. on As part of the Summer Reading . tration required. summer at the library July 23 ('The Iron Giant") and Program, ReaderQuest will lead Aug. 27 ("My NeighborTotoro"). kids to explore new worlds Spend part of your summer Explore Other through books and crafts. Prereg­ viewing some outstanding films istration is required. at the Brighton Library. Show Worlds @ Your Library Higher Education Series time is 2 p.m. on Thursday and This program 1s cheduled on • Monday, July 19, 26, Aug. 2 Coming Up the list includes: Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m .. at 6 p.m. Workshops conducted July 22: "Back to the Future" through Aug. 31. Explore Other by Jodi DiGregorio, Education­ July 29: "ET' Worlds @ Your Library 200-l al/Financial Aid Adviser. July Everyone is invited to attend Statewide Summer Library Ad­ • July 19 and 26 - "College • Avenue of the Arts Film Series and admission is free. For further venture is funded b) your local li­ Sunival," for those who are - Monday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. As infonnation, call 617-782-6032. brary and the Massachusetts Re­ preparing for college in Septem­ part of this series taking place at gional Library Systems. Thi~ ber. Two-part workshop will dis­ sites throughout Boston during the Uncommon Traveler program gives people a chance to cuss how to navigate the college Democratic National Convention discover all the different worlill. week, the Honan-Allston Branch All older children are welcome system as a freshman, how to of reading. Highlight of the 2004 make the most of your first year, will screen ''Man with a Plan," the to a special storytelling and craft theme will motivate young read­ and what to expect in a college story of an 80-year-old Vennon­ program, "Safari in Africa," with ers with pro~ms about explo­ ter's run for president. Ann McCrea, Thursday, July 22, setting: ration, the past and the future, • Aug. 2 - "Higher Education at 4 p.m. at the Brighton Branch outer space, and the depths of the Infonnation Session NC-17," for August , ~ Library. Following storytelling, • "Reptiles" with the Museum McCrea will help participants ocean. adults thinking of returning to July 27 - Explore the Ocean college or continuing their educa­ of Science. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at make a hippo, crocodile and ele­ (Learn about life on a coral reef tion. Workshop will focus on the 2 p.m., for children 7 and older. phant. Admission is free. followed by a fi hy craft.); Aug. 3 specific neech of adult and work­ Meet two or three live reptiles up - Explore lime Travel (Magic ing students. Financial aid for close and personal, then think like Other July programs Tree House Part} with tri\ia, puz­ adults will be covered, as well as scientists to answer the question, Stories, songs and videos, zles and a craft.): Aug. I 0 - Ex­ a thorough discussion of the Re­ "Are reptiles really so different Tuesday, July 20 and 27, at 10:30 plore Bugs in Your Backyard turn-to-College process and ex­ from us?" Preregistration is re­ a.m. (Learn about the e tiny creatures. perience for adults. quired. Call for a Free in-home design Once upon a summertime, everyone read a book consultation and estimate ReadBoston 's Storymobile program As dren with locations all over the city. ReadBoston's Storymobile is one of the 800-293-3744 back for its ninth year. This summer, Read­ ReadBoston Storymobile will be in All­ largest programs of its kind, entertaining Boston has recruited storytellers to spin ston/Brighton at the following locations: and educating 18,000 chi ldren duri ng the 978-·425-6166 tales to children throughout Boston and Commonwealth Youth Collaborative, 35 summer. Each child can enjoy watching a www.closetsbydesign.com bring favorite stories to life. Fidelis Way, Tuesdays, July 20 and 27, and story brought to life each week through S1<1(e l982. 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\N OUR 0 WN I I~ FORMAL, Is literature dying? TRA~SPORTATIO~ STUD~ major new survey of the reading habits of American\ finds fewer reading literature for pleasure, with a 'itartling ~ OUR R\CKSHAW PR06R~M A decline among younger adults. Optimists to the end, \\e believe this trend has gone about as far as it can go. Readers like this were 57 percent of the adult population in 1982 ~ f u UAS 8£ST£1> TH£ '8' L.llJe but only 47 percent in 2002. In the 18-24 group, the decline \\.a\ from 60 percent to 43 percent. ("1 r, F'OUR lO ON£. For years publishing industry statistics showed the number of ~ books sold per capita to be growing. (For instance, about two adult trade paperback books were sold for each adult in 1982; in 1995 it was about 2 1/2.) Ths trend may still be under way- but not C\CI)' book is literature. A growi ng population can be expected lo buy ~~ more cookbooks, lawn care books, photo books, perhaps even hi - i ~ tories, biographies and memoirs. People may even buy more no'­ els, poetry, short stories and plays. But a Census Bureau survey in 2002 of more than 17 ,000 peo­ ple (a huge sample, with a margin of error of less than a percent.age IJ/t point each way) for the National Endowment for _the A1ts (matching 4t' 71 . surveys in 1982 and 1992) fou nd that whatever the sales, fewer peo­ ple were actually reading literature. ~ Does it matter? Cannot movies such as "Taxi Driver,"· Annie Hall" and the "Star Wars" series, along with good TV such a.., ~ "NYPD Blue" and "The Simpsons," move us, enlighten us, instruct ~~ ~ us - in sho1t, enrich our li ves - the way earlier generations relied on ~ ~ the novels of Thomas Mann or the poetry ofW.H. Auden? We doubt that the visual works can do more than augment ~ books. No one who has read "Death in Venice" is likely lo fol'JCI iL-> exploration of the far reaches of human hearts. 'The Great Gat-.b)-· penetrates deeper into the American character (or character-.) than LETTERS anything Hollywood has ever done (including its various attempb to make a movie of the book). Romney's anti­ is willing to pass-up a wonderful You don't have to swear allegiance to books only or movi~ onl). opportunity to foster economic Tell us what you think! There's nothing wrong with enjoying all fonns of imaginative art immigrant veto vitality·in Massachusetts. We want to hear from you. Letters or guest 1' The governor's anti-immi­ Movies and TV have been around for a long time. Yes, the Intemt>t ~ To the editor: columns should be typewritten and signed; • • ' -· I : ._ "-··-•· 1" • • GA.-c" "nl"\ J mt"\\ 'Ptudent · dream.. The can be dangerous. The busier the traffic, the more engaging make Mas achusetts such a archdiocese is a district or group closed, why would we need an­ governor take great pride in his wonderful home. of churches under the jurisdic­ other cardinal? T the conversation, the riskier it can be. busines1., background, . 0 it is e _ Felix D. Arroyo tion of an archbishop? Anthony Gilarde But cell phones aren't the only things distracting today' dri\e!">. '•::'::''::: peciall) surpri ing to ee that he Boston City Councilor She seems to be under the im- Brighton ac; can be readily detennined by peeking at the rush-hour dnvers reading newspapers and putting on makeup at a stoplight. A study released by the American Automobile Association in PERSPECTIVE 200 I found several distractions more dangerous than cell phones. Distractions by passengers - disciplining the kids in the back seat. ' c e ' £ DNC e 11 d for instance-were responsible for 10.6percent ofaccidents.il !,:'.: 1ty s prep or lS we Uil er way fo und, and adjusting the radio contributed to 11.9 percent of acci- dents. Cell phones were blamed for less than 2 percent. Granted, there are more cell phones today, and their use is ex- i T his week, I !

EDITOR - W AYNE BRAVERMAN, (781) 433-8365 \\-BRAVf'R\iA'l®<.""IC.l"OM ...... it.[ ·;0R;:;;; · ·.::::·j ;;5 ~ ·-w~R0~0~·('1·s·i·)·4:33:ij333··· .. -······· Sal is still searching for radio airtime JWARDROP(a<:M.:.CO'-i ...... E~;:;.(iR'i'~' 'C'.. iiE:f: '"" ' '(iit'E~00R~i~~~~:·11s'i)'4'.3j':s34 s""-"'""'" everal years ago, I did my thing on for maybe IO whole minutes, which is great VRFIBMA.Nl'U:'('iC'.CO\.i 0 0 both Radio Free Allston and then, when you consider how large the listening ...... C.RE~i i ~E:' oiRECTOR .::::·50~~~·H~~·D·E·~:'('7'8' i')'433:s370'"""''''" If anyone out there owns a ...... S All ton-Brighton Free Radio. My audience is. PHOTO EDITOR - JIM WALKER, (781) 433-8391 thing v.as the Boomer show. A lot of talk radio station looking to fill I love doing my newspaper columns in ADVERTISI NG DIRECl'OR - CRIS WARREN, (781) 433-83 13 and a little mu ic. several CNC newspapers as well as the ...... 5~·~~· Ji ~~~~~~~~:;:;~~ ...::.::·H ·~~~;~:;:·5~·~;~·~·~-~~·:ciiii·)·433~·;3t,·5·· .. ··· Sometime I \\as told there was a better airtime, look no further for Post-Gazette and the Boston City Paper, but ...... /( ...... _... .. R EAL ESTATE SALES - M ARK R . MACRELLI, (781) 433-8204 a radio host. I am he. doing live radio is another dream of mine. It uses a whole different set of skills. Writing PRODUCTION MANAGER - BARBARA GORSKI, (781) 433-6784 THINKING OUT LOUD ...... _ and talking go together but are definitely not C IRCULATIO 'I MAMGER - BRIAN CASALl1'0VA, (508) 626-3~57 SALJ. Gl..\RRATM1 Quincy. the same. It's one thing to think out loud GENERAL E-MAIL - ALl.STON·IJRIC.llTON(WCNC.COM Once when I went on his show, we won­ banging out a story, but quite another to sit S PORTS E-\1A I L - ALLST0'·0RIGHTQ~ .SPORTS'llC~C. C0'4 dered how to begin. I told Ray to start talk­ down and start talking. You can always fix EVENTS E-MAIL - ALLSTO,·llRKilITOr<.rvr'waves, I have hown up a couple of times over at the WXKS radio station via my tele­ looking to fill airtime, look no further for a Classified NO. - 1-800-624-7355 on the no\\-defunct "Ray Flynn Radio phone. I was in Quincy and Bill Wightman radio host. I am he. Meanwhile, be content Show" on WROL 950 on the AM dial. was at the station doing his AM 1430 morn­ with reading my opinions, but think of what Copyright 2002 Communoly N... - CO. When I did the All ton radio show, it was a ing show. While Bill at at his desk, I was in you're missing not hearing my great voice. COMMUNITY Inc All nghlS rnerved Roprow=an by NEWSPAPER any means without perm1551on ~ pain to get to from the South Shore. Howev­ my backyard chatting about all that great Too bad there's not a Radio Allston nCOMPANY er, WROL i near me at Marina Bay in old music 1430 plays all the time. I was on Brighton TAB, huh? www.allstonbrightontab.com Friday, July 16, 2004 Allston-Brighton TAB, page 9 PERSPECTIVE Itchy and scratchy among poison ivy in Allston:-Brighton

y da_ughter, ~ho has chemical that cause'> the rash. u e the plastic bag method to get and consuming large areas. The no interest m gar­ Every part of the plant, at all rid of the vine above the cut workers laughed when I used M dening, somehow times of the year, is poi'>onou , point and you have to clean your Round-up at a reduced rate and always manages to come up even the roots, and even the tools added Miracle-Gro. They joked with topical ideas for me to write dead parts. The oil can be trans­ DO NOT BURN poison ivy that the poison ivy would grow about. We came back from a ferred to you if you touch some­ EVER!! People have died from faster and that the campground thing that has touched the plant, inhaling the smoke of burning would be engulfed by it. Ten THE URBAN such as a pet, a tool, another per­ poi. on ivy. days later, the poison ivy was all GARDENER son, a piece of clothing or shoe . I rarel} sugge t chemical olu­ dead." However, you can't get the rash tions in the garden since weeds Local Garden Events. Talk­ by touching someone el e' and bugs are a part of the FRAN GuSTMAN ing about "live and let live," in­ rash. Some people have no reac­ eco. ystem and I say "live and let sects are part of our lives, even tion to poison ivy the first time live" rather than "kill and be poi­ when they eat our plants. From walk in Brighton Center and the they came into contact with it - soned." However, in the case of July 17 to Oct. 17, the New Eng­ neighborhoods, and she suggest­ but the second time, their boclie a ma sive infestation of poi on land Wild Flower Society is hav­ ed that I write on poison ivy, react strongly and unpleasantly! iv) , Roundup is the least toxic ing a giant celebration to teach which we saw everywhere, wav­ As for treatment, wru.h the oil and mo t effective way of deal­ about insects and plants called ing out of privet hedges on Lake off with soap and hot water. If ing \Vith it. "Big Bugs," with lots of family Street, in the stone walls on you develop a mild rash. u e an After the leave are fully ex­ events. Dinosaur-lovers will be Commonwealth Avenue and en­ ointment to reduce the itch. tended, but before they toughen enthralled by the 25-foot-long, :;eloping the iron fence around Some cases of infection may up, is the best time to hit poi on wooden ant and by the eleven the Chestnut Hill Reservoir. need medical attention. Don't be ivy with Roundup; that is in other giant sculptures. Each' Identifying poison ivy. Once casual about it! It is po sible to earl} summer - NOW! Spray weekend will focus on one bug, rou know it, it wi ll start visually be so severely affected that ho - the leave only. The leaves carry including dragonfly, damselfly, 1umping out at you everywhere pital ization is needed. the solution of Roundup and ant, and grasshopper. Opening ~which is a good thing, so you This week in the garden. To water down the stem to the day on July 17 is an exceptional­ can start jumping away! A native take care of one or two mall root'>, killing the plant in about a ly big bash with music and bug plant, it has three leaves that join poison ivy vines, I put a big plas­ week characters in costumes. The together on a single stem. New tic bag over both hand and pull My tru ted arbori t-expert, complete schedule is posted at leaves, at the tip of the vine, are the bags up to my !'lhoulde"'. I Nolll' Helie, of The Growing http://www.newfs.org/events.ht red and shiny. The older leaves grab the poison ivy through the Tree, has found through experi­ ml or call 508-877-7630. are dark green and may not be bags and crumple it up as I reach ence that Roundup works best in Fran Gustnum is editor of shiny, and have rippled edges. for the roots. When I fim h com­ an a 1dic olution. To accom­ HortResources Newsletter and The illustration does a good job pressing it, I yank up the roots. plish this. he u e le Roundup the Holly Society Journal; a of capturing the appearance of Then I draw the plastic bag than recommended on the pack­ board member of the Brighton the leaves. In the fall , poison ivy down my arms, bundle the extra age and adds Miracle-Gro fertil­ Garden and Horticultural Soci-. has white, ball-shaped fruit. The bag into the one with the lY), tie izer. Using Bo ton ' alkaline '. ety, serving Brighton and All­ leaves turn a glorious, bright red. it up and throw it in the garbage. water hi recipe is I 0 ounces ston gardeners; and owner of Here's what Polson Ivy (Campsls radlcans) looks like. Not every beautiful red vine is Another method is to cut Roundup. 2 cups 20-20-20 Mir­ Urban Gardens of Boston, spe­ poison ivy, but if you are not down the ivy at ground level and acle-Gro powder and I 1/2 gal­ other plants accidentally, flush scoffs at the idea of using cializing in the design of small sure, don't touch it! Although it to keep cutting it whenever lon water. them immediately with water. If Roundup and Miracle-Gro to­ gardens. She is happy to receive is a vine, it may develop a thick, green shows. If the leave'> are Spraying poi on i tricky. It is you are hesitant to do the job gether, this is what Norm says: questions about gardening at ur­ woody stem and grow as tall as a not allowed to grow. the plant important that the prayer is yourself, hire a professional cer­ "A local campground called me banga rdene r [email protected] tree. never gets any nutrition and will complete!} clean. Never spray tified to use toxins. with severe poison ivy infesta­ or The TAB, 254 Second Ave., The ivy is full of an oi ly eventually die. You <;till have to when it i windy. If you spra} And if your professional tion - vines growing up trees Needham, MA 02494.

Steer clear of two- j Vets need a helping hand, not a handout - l~ d-t 1 H aving recently celebrated our vet- who are going without health care. There's a w ee e reacnery eran ~e.~s and World.War ll he- We need to thank these lack of. health-care services for veterans in h roe , u 1s time for Amenca to make Boston s downtown, and many of our World a stronger continuously commitment to im- veterans every day for their War n veterans die for lack of medical atten- stand that it simply ''n 't safe eady or not, it's time prove the qualil) of life for all of our war vet- sacrifice and service they tion. for a pop quiz. to use a bicycle to navigate eran!'I. Also badly needed are jobs for veterans. your way along a narrow, R {[you.find yourself made toward promoting These veterans are not looking for a handout sitting at the hack of a miles­ winding road that can barely but a helping hand. Most of these veteran. long traffic jam, the cause of fit two average-sized go art.. GUEST COMMENTARY freedom, democracy and can work and want to work; however, too the backup is most likely: All it takes is one zipperhead ALTHfA G.\RRISO~ our way of life. many of our war heroes are treated like with a driver's license to come throwaways after they finish their tour of GUEST barreling around the corner at duty. 60 mph, and the cyclist who 1 There are many veterans' constituency ser­ counseling center., to help them. That is why We seem to throw them away, and that's COLUMNIST occupying a third of the \ices that need to be add~sed or improved, we see so many of them on the streeL'> suffer­ wrong. I think we need special job programs skimpy lane is like!) to get beginning \Vith homele sne s. Veteran-. face ing from trauma of their war experience. This to help these veterans gain employment so D AVEGRADUAN him elf killed, maimed. or at home Ies ne s because of a lack of permanent con~tituency service should be made a top they can be able to support themselves and the very least see his Schwinn affordJble housing. All one has to do is just priority. their family member:-.. If Veterans Adminis­ A) A multi-car accident. Super Sport land in thJl Great wall- around the treet-. of Bo ton and with­ Health care is another area that we should tration had a jobs program for veterans, that B) One of those rare Massa­ Bicycle Rack in the Sky out a doubt you will run into a veteran who give some serious consideration for our vet­ could be a good way for America lo say to chusetts earthquakes that Worse still are the biker c;ef\ed honorably in the military but now find erans, and also make it a top priority because veterans "thank you for your service to opened up a 22-foot chasm in groups who ride two or more him/herself facing the problem of almost it's a necessity, recognizing that there are not America" and this could also serve as a very the roadway, and in the abreast, casting aside those homelessne. . These veterans may be down enough vital medical facilities to service our positive support system. process revealed Whitey Bul­ all-important "single file" on their luck, and there are no specific pro­ veterans. Government should cease closing Finally, a sincere concerted effort should ger's hideout. lessons we were taught m ele­ grams to help them make adjustment to their any medical facilities in Massachusetts. be made on behalf of all veterans to extend C) A band of raucous youth mentary school on our way to non-military li ves. Right now, veterans have to wait for weeks the G.L Bill of educational opportunities to that stole an ice cream truck the cafeteria to consume our The least we patriotic Americans can do is Qefore they can get a medical appointment, an indefinite time period for all who served ' and finally got nabbed by po­ peanut butter and jell) du jour. to be strong advocates for permanent housing and in many cases VA facilities that service honorably and had honorable discharges. lice. who are waiting for back­ Even if an accident doesn't for \eteran. and their family member!'>. veterans are inconvenient. This benefit could be used at each veteran's, up officer, to get the chilling result from this neglectful We need to thank these veterans every day These veterans deserve a better health-care convenience, because due to unfortunate cir­ scene under control. strategy, a lengthy line of fru - for their sacrifice and service they made to­ system, one that is convenient and accessible cumstances these, veterans may not be able D) Seven bicyclists who are trated drivers who are unable ward promoting freedom, democrac} and to all veterans that need health care. Health to use their educational benefit within the iiding along the street, side by to pass the cyclists mo t cer­ our way of life. Care Service Administration for Veterans time frame that is allowed by government. side instead of single file, tainly wi ll. Cars that are capa­ Another <>el"\ ice that is lacking for veterans should consider maintaining the current ser­ Let us recommit ourselves to thanking our thereby occupying each lane ble of going from zero to 60 in are counseling centers to help them readjust vice at West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, in veterans. Every day, we can do this by mak­ of the heavily traveled road. 2.7 nanosecond will inste.id 10 their non-military lives, when they have Brockton and Bedford because these services ing things just a little bit easier for them by Certainly answer A is a logi­ be progressing so slowly that completed their tour of duty. Too many of our are badly needed. looking out for their well-being. Whal better cal guess, and I could hardly you'd think they worked in veteran are becoming alcoholics and drug In addition, HCSAV should consider way could we Americans show our apprecia­ blame you for going with B or state government. u ers, because after fighting in these wars building a state-of-the-art medical faci li ty in tion by continuously saying, "thank you" and C because, hey, weirder things Occasionally I spot a bicy­ and returning back to America, there are no Boston to service the hundreds of veterans putting veterans first. happen every day, like when clist actually using the ·ide­ people cheer for the New York walk, where one is present, to Yankees. ensure hi s or her own safety, But in my own experience, I which I usually respond to by The pesky bugs are taking over wou ldn 't hesitate to go with giving that biker dude a the final answer, as Regis thumbs-up or a pumped-ft t K, I'll jut come out and ask: Is it although the kids holding the back door open Philbin would call it, because "Rock On" sign to demon­ me, or are the bugs getting smarter? In recent years I'd thought for hours at a time while they decide whether nary a day passes in this won­ strate my approval. Mo t al o 0 I realize bug are annoying every to go out could have something to do with it. drous summer season when I deserve credit for wearing ummcr, but thi year they seem to have got­ the bugs and I had achieved (If we lived in cicada country, they'd have don't see some dude riding a bright-colored, albeit dork}­ ten better at it, like they spent the entire winter probably set up a Jillie casino in our living bicycle who doesn't appear to looking apparel and being taking classe at the insect version of Dale something of a detente, but room by now.) realize that it's unadvisable to sure to use a helmet, which Carnegie. this summer they appear to Speaking of the kids, I suppo e they could play chicken with a FedEx virtually nobody on a bicycle be the real reason I'm more attuned to bugs driver who absolutely, posi­ wore when I was just a little be more intent than ever on these days. Particularly my daughter, for tively has to be there lad. AT LARGE annoying me. whom a single buggy invader would seem to overnight. Summer is prime cycling justify a manhunt on the scale of the search , Kudos to anyone who can season, to be sure, and no for Hannibal Lecter. Thus it falls on me to pedal away for miles on a amount of whining on my part mowed the lawn, the mosquito community deal with the unwanted bugs, while at the - daily basis, because to me the is going to deter enthu iasts seemed to be doing everything in its power to same time trying to dissuade my sweet 5- . activity is only a wee bit more from taking to the streets, so I ask becau e I'm not one of these people get on my nerves, short of flying together in year-old from yelling "KILL IT! KILL THE enjoyable than jogging, which we drivers have to be all the who subscribes to the idea that bugs are our the shape of a big arrow aimed at my exposed BUG!" like a "Lord of the Flies" boy. To that · in my book is almost as silly more aware as we motor our friends, whether they're a valuable part of the forearms. end, I try to explain to her that bugs are our • an idea as putting pineapple way about town, especially on eco y ::em or not. Any friend who might fly To fore tall that possibility, my in-laws friends as I wallop them with a shoe. on a pizza. Think about it:· those Jlarrow roadways where up m) nose when I'm not paying attention I were nice enough to invest in a "Mosquito The only reason I bring all this up is be­ Have you ever seen a jogger you often can't see beyond the can do without. Magnet," which suppo edly attracts acres cause I'm concerned that if I'm not careful, I giggling or even breaking a oak tree 8 feet ahead. I think my antipathy toward the insect worth of unsuspecting mosquitoes into its could end up like Joseph Freer of Bingham­ subtle smirk as he huffs and But the bikers themselve world began when I played right field for the deadly maw. Unfortunately, I'm starting to ton, N.Y. The Associated Press reports that . puffs his way into physical also need to remember that, Adams-Cordovano Funeral Home Little get the impression it's more like a Tiki lamp Freer, 23, wound up charged with fourth-de­ oblivion? More likely, he ap­ while the activity can be fun Leagu team. The coach, in direct re ponse to in the middle of a big mosquito luau - I think gree arson recently when he tried to kill a spi­ pears as if he is being jabbed and serve as excellent exer­ my fielding prowess, played me so far in the all it's done is alert out-of-town mosquitoes of der by dousing it with lighter fluid and setting r in the gut with an ice pick. cise, it is important not to trap outfield that it was feasible the gnats could our presence, and that we're particularly ripe. it on fire in the sporting goods store where he But I digress. What bicy­ that helmet on so tightly that carry me off without anybody noticing until I Then there are the ticks, whose single­ worked. Although I'd like to think even I clists need to realize is that, your brain ceases to exercise didn't !.how up for my next at-bat. minded goal is to attach themselves to your would realize that you should always take a even without their presence, common sense as you're ped­ And did those little buggers ever try; given body and suck your blood until they blow up spider outside before you set it on fire. , the roads are already replete aling away. that Little League games have been known to to the size of a grapefruit. Which, granted, is Even then you should be careful, though; with legitimate hazards such If you actually take my ad­ last o long that some of the players actually nice work if you can find it. the last thing you ·need is a flaming spider up as potholes, Whitey Bulger vice, well shucks, J might hit puberty during them, it's amazing those The worst, though, may be the various your nose. hideouts and drivers who be­ even foot the bill so you can gnats didn't keletonize me by the fourth in­ winged creatures that keep popping up in the Peter Chianca is t1 managing editor for lieve the turn signal is sup­ get some cooler lookmg ning. most disturbing places, like on my computer Community Newspaper Company and co­ posed to be saved for emer­ clothes. In recent years I'd thought the bug and I screen when I'm typing late on night, making ho.st ofFamily Talk Radio, Saturdays at 3 p.m. gencies. Dave Gradijan uui be had achieved something of a detente. but this me pring backwards in a cloud of papers like on WBIX AM 1060. £-mail him at pchian­ Alas, many fail to under- reached at dgradijan@c nc.conL ummer they appear to be more intent than the mailman getting run over by Dagwood. [email protected], or 1•isit wwH~chianca-at­ ever on annoying me. In fact, last time I I'm not sure how they're getting in the house, large.com. Page 10 Allston-Brighton TAB Friday, July 16, 2004 www.allstonbrightontab.com FROM PAGE ONE . It's a funny thing about : real estate ... BAIA wants 1fV studio to go skinless It costs you nothing extra to BAIA, from page 1 In other business, the BAIA hire the Best. When it's time dunng lhe BAJA meeting came "I have heard the criticism regarding the electronic supported a proposal to add three to sell your most valuable during the latN public discus­ small dormers to the top of a res­ sion of the propc.hed relocation of mural, and I can sympathize. But I am very, very asset, - doesn't it make sense idence at 20 I Everett St. The WGBH public tele\ i'ion to a site proud that WGBH is staying in this area, and I think builder on the project, Oliver '-to hire the Best? adjacent to the New Balance Bouchier, came before the SAIA REALTY GROl>P building on Market Street in we shollld work with them as a community." asking to add the dormers on be­ Committed to serving the Brighton. While a majority of half of the property owners, Ana 480 Wa~hington Str"~ Real Estate needs ofthe neighbors -.eemed recepti\e to Eva Webster and Jose Montecino. Brighton. MA 0213 WGBH·-. presence. and to the Tel: (617) 254-2525 'There is currently, on that Allston/Brighton O\erall des1!!n of the buildine - www prjmerealtygroup !Jl! board, a really ugly sign, and we munity. If that 'billboard' were third floor, a living space, but it's Community v. h1Lh 1s intended to allov. those made it a priority to get it down," showing 81itney Spears, I'd say not a very effective living space. pa.,,mg at \treet le\el to see into said SAIA member Dick Mar­ go to hell. But it's showing They would like to add the dorm­ Wlte11 you tlti11k Real Estate, Tltink Prime Realty Group the tele\ l\1on and radio ..,tudios ques. ··And nm'< we'd be getting 'Nova!'" ers for head height only, so they - man~ are 'till up in anns about something even worse." In the end, the SAIA voted to can use the third floor for office the proplhed electmnic LED "! have heard the criticism re­ suppo11 the overall building plan, space," said Bouchier. 'creen, or ··,kin:· that would ex­ garding the electronic mural, and but, as a separate vote, opposed After assuring BAIA members · Builder's license Course tend O\ er the M,t-,-.achusetts I can sympathi1e," said Brighton the electronic "skin." The project that there would be no plumbing General Contractors,,Builders, Construction Supervisors Turnpike. projecting image-. re­ resident Eva Webster. ··sut I am now continues to undergo review facilities added, and "no question Meet one night a week foi' seven weeks· 29 loca,tlons statewide, inc uding lated to WGBH progmmming. of it being a separate apartment," \Cl). very proud that WGBH is by the Boston Redevelopment Waltham, De(lham and North' Andover begin Jul 20tti; "Originall). O\erlookmg the according to Bouchier, the SAIA ..,laying in this area. and I think we Authority. Jul 19th; Boston Jul 21st Pike v.1• had a humongous bill- voted to support the proposal. Medford John Bruno, a veteran of should work with them as a com- The final item on the agenda Only $279.aS, FREE MASS CODEBOOK, Jt pre-paid by Jul 16th BAJA meetings thanks to hi s job - a proposal by Boca Grande in City Councilor Jerry McDer­ ton tree, Taqueria to open a takeout/eat-in Call CCI now, 1 (888) 833·5207 230 Harvard Ave., mott's office, found himself on Mexican eatery at 366 Washing­ Lively course, no useless lectures or bQring reading assignments Allston, MA 02134 the other side of the table Thurs­ ton St. - was greeted with en­ • Pass the exam the first time with us! , ViStt us at MlpJtwww.StateCertifical1on.com day, appearing before the group thusiastic approval by SAIA 617-738-1717 as a petitioner. Bruno owns a members. According to architect www.asianamericanbank.com piece of property at 466 Western Arch Horst, the local chain - Catch up on happenings at the Ave. in Brighton, and came be­ which currently consists of three fore the SAIA to seek their sup­ restaurants in Cambridge and Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center ASL\N AMERICAN BANK Member FDIC port in gaining formal approval Brookline - is looking to install for the use of the land as a park­ a 32-seat, 2,500 square foot ing lot for four commercial vehi­ restaurant in the site of the old cles and four boats. Home Supply building. "The land is already hot­ BAIA President Arturo topped and lined, and everyone Vazquez !.hared his own experi­ has their own assigned spot," ence with the chain with the AT YOUR-SERVICE said Bruno. "Neighbors have group, saying "I've been eating at said that when the parking lot is Boca Grande in Coolidge Comer full, it actually helps out a bit for years. TI1e food is ve1y tradi­ with the noise factor from tional, it\, not fattening, and it's [neighboring pub] The Boyne. probably the least expensive Mex­ What I'm looking for is nothing ican food for the value you get." other than legali1ing an existing Unsurprisingly, the members voted to suppo11 the initial pro­ ARCHITECTURAL VA LENTE CONTRACT/NG. INC. use." Bruno's petition was support­ posal without a firm business plan. 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1340 Beacon Street tions, hotlines to the Cus- mitment to the community, struction with minimal in- ble and convenient," said -~ branch is our largest office tamer Service Center and the Coolidge Corner convenience to customers. Gorman. ''This is particular~ ' in terms of customer traffic a coin-counting machine. branch will offer the use of The Newtonville branch ly important during a period :~ and deposits," said Brook- Greeting station employ- a new meeting room to will also include some of when consumers are look- ~ line Bank Senior Vice Pres- ees will be able to help cus- community groups. In addi- the enhanced features of ing for alternatives to large " ident Cheryl B. Gorman. tamers with less complicat- tion, the bank will make Coolidge Corner. Located regional and national finan- She noted that the renova- ed needs, such as address gallery wall space available at 323 Walnut St., between cial institutions." ,., tions will incorporate a bet- changes, get in and out of for area artists; a similar the Newton Senior Center Founded in 1871, Brook- - • ter overall design to im- the office faster. We are ex- space has been well re- and the Massachusetts line Bank has locations in . ~· cited about providing a ceived in West Roxbury. Turnpike overpass, the prove customer service on Brookline, Newton and " many levels. "Within this broader array of service The bank will continue to branch will offer a commu- West Roxbury. It can be ·'' ~ one branch, our customers options in this very central provide exterior display nity art gallery with rotating found on the Internet at ..... l.J will be able to do their Brookline location. When space for community exhibits throughout the www.brooklinebank.com banking in whatever way is completed, we believe groups to market their or- year. It will offer extended and on NASDAQ at BRKL.

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When the doors of East serve customers more Reading program, with he believes. -4 Cambridge Savings effectively and more effi- Story Times at various This prevailing sense ot:: Bank officially opened on ciently. In celebration of bank offices throughout community, and strong '{ May 20, 1854, it was an One measure of the the summer. Story Time support of its goals, was ~ event that marked the bank's success and con- its milestone at the Inman office on well demonstrated by a -; beginning of a long- firmation of its reputation anniversary, the Aug. 19 from 10:30 a.m. recent 150th Anniversary · \ standing tradition of as a community leader bank has a to noon will feature spe- gift from the bank to its J' neighborly service and was its recent selection number of events cial guest "Bamboo," the Charitable Foundation. community commitment. as the "Readers Choice" PandaMonium panda, Chief Executive Officer ..J :; Today, 150 years later, in a survey conducted by underway or and Christina's Ice William F. McGilvreay the bank still embraces Community Newspaper planned. Cream. For additional presented a check for ; . its community roots and Company. Story Time dates and lo- $150,000, specifically remains true to its origi- In celebration of its cations, visit the Web dedicated to support af- . I t nal mission, while offer- milestone anniversary, 292 Cambridge St. on site or call the Marketing fordable housing initia- ing 21st-century cus- the bank has a number July 20. The exhibit fea- Department at 617-551- tives in Cambridge and .... ' tamers all of the of events under way or tures photos of local resi- 2356. surrounding communi- '"\ ...J advantages of up-to-the- planned. A special an- dents and records their Keeping up with cus- ties. .. I minute technology and niversary section of its memories of the East tamer needs over the "We're pleased to be the latest banking prod- Web site, Cambridge neighbor- years has not diminished able to help the commu- 1: ucts, services and con- www.ecsb.com, charts hood. The bank has re- East Cambridge Savings nity pursue its objec- M veniences. the history of the bank in served 150 copies of Bank's commitment to tives," says McGilvreay. :: With six full-service of- line with world events, Boyer's soon-to-be-re- the community. In fact, By fostering the ideals .. : fices in Cambridge, Bel- and historical photos are leased book, "All in the according to Arthur C. of true community bank- ~ ,, mont, Somervilie and on display at each ottice. Same Boat," which will Spears, president and ing, East Cambridge· Waltham, conveniently An East Cambridge be available to the public chief operations officer, Savings Bank has en- ~1

I 1 located ATMs, telephone Oral History Exhibit, pre- at ·a $10 discount. the two are very much joyed a long history of I and online banking, the pared by Sarah Boyer of As part of the celebra- aligned. "A community's enhancing the quality of ~ bank has expanded its the Cambridge Historical tion, the bank will again strength comes from its life for those who live I reach and enhancecfits Commission, opens at sponsor the Cambridge people, and by helping and work in the neigh- ...... ~ · ...... presence in order to the bank's main office at Public Library's Summer one, we help the other/' borhoods it serves.

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