IN THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES I .....-.----,..---~ Day Tripping... Suggestions for a super autumn • • In New England! -This Week- Bands, officials all lined up for 'bigger, better' parade By Esther Shein "Allston-Brighton is going to sink into the ground this weekend under the wave of all the politicians and bands on Sunday," declares Parade Committee Chairman Joe Hogan. An estimated 25-30 bands are expected for this year's third annual parade. "We've got far more quality this year-it's going to be bigger and bet­ ter," he says proudly. The event-filled weekend kicks off Saturday with a cattle fair~ sponsored by the Brighton Congregational Church with assistance from the Brighton Board of Trade. In past years the BBOT hasheld fairs the day before the parade, but "some mer­ chants have felt the street fair was ~ounterproductive to business," ex­ plains president Frank Moy. "We wanted to do a family fair outside Brighton Center in [late] September, but the cost of liability insur­ ance .. ,made it not in our best in­ terest to do so." Instead, the BBOT has provided banners for the fair and will sell large, colorful posters of Allston-Brighton, with the proceeds going to benefit the Church's 160th anniversary next year. Dancers in elaborate costume delight youngsters along Washington Street during last year's Allston-Brighton Parade. This year's promises "We thought it would be good for ,,to be'the best one yet, according to Parade Chairman Joe Hogan. people to learn more about the church," says Reverend Paul Pitman. "We would like the church to once The Allston grand marshal is Stan memory of Jerome Brassil, Michael J. again be thought of as a meeting Babcock; the Brighton grand marshal Hynes, Veronica B. Smith, George place." is Scott Greenberg, executive director Dussault, Frank Manning and the He says the money raised will be of the Veronica B. Smith Multi Serv­ Space Shuttle Challenger's seven as­ used for putting together a study of ice Senior Center; the special chief tronauts. thechurch's history. Brighton used to marshal is Mayor Raymond Flynn; According to Hogan, the parade be a cattleman's town, replete with a the honorary chief marshal is retiring will be led by the Fire Department slaughterhouse, he notes, and tomor­ Congressman Thomas P. 'Tip' and the Boston Police Mounted row's event will include a'cow on the O'Neill; and special chief marshal is Patrol, then the Oak Square VFW lawn of the church, a flea-market, all­ outgoing District 18 Representative Post 2022 and its Auxiliary. day barbecue, games and pony rides Tom Gallagher. The theme float is being assembled for kids. There will also be a video his­ Dr. Laurence Barton, director of by the Jackson-Mann Community tory of Brighton shown inside the Community Affairs at Boston Col­ &chool. Boston University's mascot, church and lectures on what happened lege, will be the master of ceremonies Rhett the Terrier, will be marching, tocows, by the Heifer Project of Mas­ with his assistant director of Commu: and first-time bands will include the sachusetts. nity Affairs, Jo Marie Kosiarski, act­ Boston Celtic Gaelic Firefighter Bag­ "This is one ·way to bring history ing as assistant MC. The. parade pipe Band; the South Shore Joeys, a back to Brighton,''' Reverend Pitman chaplain will be Reverend Ambrose group of clowns; the Royal Cadet says. Cashman, of St. Gabriel's Parish. The Drum and Bugle Corp of Gardner, "The fair gets everything "threeunsung heroes" who will be ho­ which specializes in Disney music; the nored are Re~a Black, former ex­ Colonial Band of Lawrence; the Syr­ moving-sets the momentum for the ~emple parade." ecutive director of the Community ia ofShriners from Mattapan, . 0 Development Corporation; Alice which does motorcycle routines; an The theme of this year's parade is GQld, a champion oltherights for the amphibious convertible; the Brockton ' "Hands Across. Allston-Brighton." deaf; and Rita Peppard, long time Cadet Squadron Airforce Bagpipe community activist who recently Band, the North Andover High The parade begins at 1 p.m. in Union ~hool Square, will' go along Cambridge moved from Allston to New Marching Band and the Ded­ Street into Brighton Center, down Hampshire. ham Klassy Klown Band. .Washington Street into Oak Square. This year's parade is dedicated in continued on page 14 . PAGE 2 THE ITEM September 5, 1986 Clhe GOOd Clhing 7lbout 'Dragon Chef. 1. The Best Chinese Food. Solomon discloses 2. Open Kitchen (you can campaign finances watch our chef prepare your favorite dish). District 19 Representative candi· 3. Cleanliness date Helene Solomon this week ful­ ly disclosed her campaign receipts 4. Special Packing Keeps and spending to the Citizen Item. Our Food Hotter. "Although the State Legislature 5. 10 Years Expelience (at passed a recent amendment to the State Campaign and Political five different locations). Finance reporting law ...that would only require the reporting of contri· butions over $50, as opposed to over $15, I believe the voters of Allston· DRAGON Brighton should have the opportu· CHEF nity to review my entire financial record," Solomon said. 411 She charged that the amendment \ 1 is indicative of a state legislature • Wa$hington 51. "not interested in openess and re­ Brighton Girl Scout volunteers recently participated in the Conference for Hispanic Wom­ Brighton form in the area of campaign spend­ en In Waltham, sponsored by Patriots' Trail Girl Scout Council. Left to right are Nora ing, but rather in maintaining the Casaya, Clara Bowley, Elizabeth Martinez and Lucia Velasquez. 782-6500 status quo." Solomon has raised $12,395 since primary voters during the last three The hearing will be held at 11:40 January 10,1986. She has a total of weeks of August. a.m. in Room 801 of Boston City 230 contributors, 40 percent of Hall. whom are from Allston-Brighton. United States Senator John Ker­ Her contributors include: Eugene ry has endorsed David Holway, Arcand, owner of The Allston another candidate in the Middlesex­ Golden offers elderly Depot; Lisa Chapnick, director of Suffolk senate district. the city Public Facilities Depart­ health care changes "David Holway is a friend of ment and a Brighton resident; Shei­ mine," Kerry said. "We share the la Gunn McCormack, wife of same basic values and have worked Olivia Golden, candidate for State At-Large City Councilor Michael together to make government work Senate, proposes several major McCormack; City Councilor Maura better." changes in the current delivery of Hennigan, who is running for state Kerry cited several projects he elderly health care services. Citing Auditor; former opponents in the and Holway worked on together, in­ major federal budget cuts in elderly 1983 City Council election, incum­ cluding establishing a rape-crisis programs, Golden sees the state bent Brian McLaughlin and Richard counseling center and a victim· government playing a larger role in Izzo; Allston Board of Trade Presi­ assistance program out of the Mid­ caring for the aged. , dent Max Lefkowith; Maxwell ,, dlesex County District Attorney's "The system as it is right now Kennedy, brother of Eighth Con­ office. C~'Sto~iZ gressional District candidate Joe really isn't working for anyone," • {'Songs Kennedy; and Ward 21 Committee Golden stated. "It's not working for • CloWn \& fv1~bici~n Chairperson Nan Myerson~vans. Warren Tolman, another candi­ people whose Ra,rents are getting old date for the Middlesex-Suffolk • Costl:Ime and ill." I " \. ~ Deffverres~ 5 ' senate seat, has been endorsed by • We ~so \d~corate the International Association of for any\ bgcC]sion Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Boston Lodge 264. Throughout early September, Tol­ man will be airing 60 second radio spots on AM stations WRKO, WHDH and WBZ. Kevin Honan, a candidate for the "We Deliver Excitement" 18 Suffolk District, has received the endorsement of the Massachusetts AFL·CIO Committee on Political Education. by "Your strong voice on behalf of Charles P. Kelly working people in Massachusetts B.S., R. PH. was the major factor in our decision to endorse you," said Arthur R. Os' Father Joseph E. Manton, noted author born, president, in a letter to Honan. CORTISONE THERAPY and mission speaker, will conduct aTrid· Cortisone primarily is used in the tem­ uum Sept. 8, 9 and 10 at Saint Aidan porary reduction of the pain and discomfort Church, Brookline. There will be two serv­ Licensing Board will Candidate Olivia Golden. associated with inflammation. Regardless of ices daily for prayers and reflections at 9 hear local petitions where the inflammation is located, cortisone a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with celebration of Golden proposes four major initia­ therapy will reduce it. Cortisone does not cure Mass at each service. Triduum will com­ tives to solve the elderly health care anything. Itdoes, however, make living with mence at 9a.m. on Monday and conclude The city Licensing Board will hear problem. One, money must be spent -an inflammation disorder easier. At the be­ with the 7:30 p.m. service on Wednesday. two hearings of local interest, one of for home care. Visiting nurses, ginning of the therapy, the doctor will which will be held in the community. respite care for families with elder· prescribe a very low initial dose. Slowly and On Tuesday, September 9, the Ye ly members and renovations to im­ gradually, the dosage will be increased. The Olde Shamrock Inn, Inc., on 343 reason is that the administration of cortisone prove conditions for the elderly Candidate updates in Washington Street, will request a living at home. from an external source stops thebody from transfer of its liquor license business producingitsown cortisone.