Rescue missi·on Anti-abortion protest in Oak Square neighborhood without incident By Linda Rosencrance Some anti-abortion protestors flaunted life-size models 'i·i ~~l~~(~1~r~:f of human fetuses, while others knelt in the street in prayer ·seemeC:i'icfsmile. ·· ··· or distributed pictures of aborted fetuses. Abortion-rights activists, representing such groups as ~ · i~~~)~#~~~~~[t~ ::; the International Socialist Organization, whic .adv~ presid'~nt's brother;. free abortions for women, the National Organization for · Sen. E4~arc;l Kennedy~ '' Women (NOW), and the Women's Action Committee ·:OeC.au5e:the.statue haS' · chanted and shouted in defense of the right to choose. ' ·:·: ~:1\1?.~i=~.;~J~~~~~ iil . , . l'ballkS .to tbe "ef­ And the usual weekend calm surrounding the Crittenton Hastings House on Perthshire Street nestled behind Oak _,. t :' ~iJiate ~~?· ott.s . Square's business district was interrupted by a noisy clash ·. Keyi..n:Jloo3,n,. c.hai,r~ ," between anti-abortion and pro-choice demonstrators. manoftheJFKMem'o,. :: Some 50 protestors from the anti-abortion group Opera­ ··: ~:~if~i~Q.~~!~ !r .. =-c~;:;;=::;~==-:...====--=..:.::.......:.::.....=======:.:..=============;:.::==.J tion Rescue, hoping lo deter women from entering the --..~. ~ " NO, PJt, really ... ram·state Rep; Kev:in.HoD.a~iActually;Honao Oeft) proved to be clinic, faced off against several hundred abortion rights --~~~~~ ~.,;.~ diiei"al thingas cba.lnnanoftheJFKMemopal Commissioninraisingmoneyto pay activists and police last Saturday. C~"" 'P(IKe 6 '. Glrdtllt ofstJttue of the Jate,president. Ted Kennedy and J~ Jr. also pictured. Continued on page 30 .. - ~!)IS' plot Future talk keeps Beacon Hill tongues wagging By Linda Rosencrance Number One. That's what Congressman Joe Kennedy thinks Massachusetts could be once Bill Clinton takes up residence in the White House. Kennedy, who was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Eighth District last week, is confident that under Clinton's leadership the commonwealth-as well as the nation -will rise from the ashes, rejuvenated and energized. "[President-elect] Clinton has promised to fo­ cus on jobs, education and health care for all Americans," Kennedy said. "He is also committed to improving our nation's infrastructure - roads and bridges - which will certainly benefit Mas­ sachusetts." Kennedy, who is poised to accept the chair­ Congressman Joseph Kennedy: manship of a subcommittee of the House Banking Jobs, health care and the Committee, said over the next two years he environment will get a large share of Continued on page 7 my energy. Million dollar team: It's deck the Hall for the Eagles, losers to Syracuse, 27-10. 8.C. will still get to play New Year's day at the Hall of Fame Bowl Aftermath of a in Tampa, Fla. aod pocket a mil for its trouble. STORY PAGE 9 CYO Fundraiser • Page 2 Gardner School fete • Page 3 suicide: coping Allston man murdered• Page 10 By Suzanne Siegel 1 Newton school hired a psychiatrist who has Clyde s Corner • Page 11 AfterthesuicideofBrainerd Road resi­ recommended that school social workers be dent Phyllis Margolin- a Bowen Elemen­ available for every child and adult who Hogan's Alley • Page 12 tary School first grade teacher who alleg­ wants to discuss issues relating to Margolin 's edly struck two of her students in the two death. Community Calendar• Page 13 weeks before her death on Oct. 27, - the Continued on page 3 Page 2 The Journal November 19, 1992 NEWSREEL One from the heart CYO reunion, Nov. 25, to benefit alumni's son stricken with cancer By Linda Rosencrance grew up Brighton and were very active in St. Columbkille's 1 CYO," said the 29-year-old Smith, who like Danny also Be there or be square. underwent the painful procedure. "It's a very expensive At the Nov. 25 benefit CYO (Catholic Youth Organiza­ procedure and I knew the family could use the financial DORR S tion) reunion at the Brighton Elks Lodge, 326 \Vashington help." St., Brighton Center. LIQUOR Smith said the proceeds from the $10 per ticket fundraiser All alumni, involved in the CYO's of area churches and scheduled raffle will also go to support programs of the from the years 1977-1989, are invited to attend the gala St. Col's-based youth organization. MART Thanksgiving eve bash. From 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. guests will For the past 15 years the CYO has sponsored a teen have the pleasure of dancing to the music of Brighton's own center, run by Smith, a youth worker for the city of Boston, 354 WASHINGTON STREET Denis Healy band or nibbling on mouthwatering appetizers and Jerry Mee. The program offers young people, ages 14- while chatting with old friends. 18, an alternative to hanging out on the streets. BRIGHTON CENTER Smith said he even heard a rumor that Stephen Mont­ "It gives kids the chance to play games, like ping-pong, Canadian Club........... $15.99 gomery, A-B coordinator for the Mayor's Office of Neigh­ or pool, or watch movies or television with other kids from 1.75 Liters borhood Services, may don his gold lame jumpsuit and do Allston-Brighton," Smith said. "It's really important to his famous Elvis impersonation. note that the center, open Sunday and Tuesday evenings Jim Beam...•••••••••.••••• $13.99 But, the event offers alumni more than opportunity to from 7:30-10 p.m., is open to any teenager, not just Catholic 1.75 Liters renew old friendships, it also offers them the chance to help teens." the young son of one of their own. Bacardi Rum•.•••.••••• $14.99 And as part of their CYO involvement, the teens partici­ "On the night before Thanksgiving everyone tradition­ pate in various community service activities, like clothing 1.75 Liters ally meets in Brighton to eat and drink and see people you drives, helping the elderly or hosting events for younger ~aden ••.••.....•••••••••.• $().99 haven't seen all year," said event organizer, Jimmy Smith. children. "So this year we decided to sponsor a fundraiser to benefit This year the CYO will host a Santa's \Vorks hop for area 4 Liters cancer victim Danny Ryan, the two year old son of CYO children, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec.13 in the alumni John and Michele Ryan as well as to benefit the Teen Center, located in the Religious Institute building on c()()r~ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• $1~.~() + Dep. programs of the CYO." Market Street. Suitcase, Reg., Light., Gold Smith said that when he heard that Danny recently "Sometimes all kids need is a friend," Smith said. "Over underwent a bone marrow transplant - a very expensive the years we've learned that a ·Jittle attention goes a long Moo~head. ................... $14.80 procedure involving the purification and reinjection of way. And I got so much out of CYO when I was a kid that 24-12oz. Botttles + Dep. Danny's own bone marrow-he wanted to do something to I decided I wanted to give something back to today's youth." help the child's family. For more information on the fundraiser or the CYO, call Coors Gold ........................ $11.5() "Although John and Michele now live in Dedham, they Smith at 782-2070. Bar Bottles + Dep. 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