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Hail and Farewell: Mayor Pleads Ignorance of Goodbye to a Bridge Rodman’s Neck Noise Issue By BARBARA DOLENSEK By KAREN NANI

On Thursday, June 16, Mayor Bill de know nothing of the sound issue and said Blasio appeared on WNYC’s Brian Lehrer that he was glad to have it on his radar and radio show and agreed to answer questions would look into it by discussing it at the called in from the Bronx. One of the ques- highest levels and then get back to her. Ms. tions came from longtime City Island resi- Dolensek told The Current that the Mayor dent Barbara Dolensek, who called him at had been sent several letters complaining the suggestion of Inge Otto, and asked why about the noise and that the Bronx Bor- he had eliminated funding from the FY 17 ough Director of the Mayor’s Community budget that was to be used to renovate the Affairs Unit had been given information Rodman’s Neck firing range. about the issue. She explained that the city had been Councilmember James Vacca was also promising since 1993 to install sound very surprised to hear the Mayor disclaim abatement at the range. She pointed out all knowledge of the sound issue. Mr. Vac- that Commissioner Bratton had allocated ca noted that he had been in touch with the funding in the Police Department’s budget Mayor’s office repeatedly about this, had for renovating the range but that the sum written letters to him, and had attended and had been eliminated from the final budget spoken on the subject at Council oversight released by Mayor de Blasio, in spite of the and budget hearings. He found it incredible promises made over 20 years ago. that the Mayor would deny having any in- Ms. Dolensek explained that the noise formation about this, but he was glad that from the range had increased dramatically the WNYC audience heard him make this since that time and affected not only City disclaimer in public. Island but all communities located on or In the meantime, neither Ms. Dolensek Photo by SEAN HALLIGAN near Eastchester Bay. nor Mr. Vacca has heard anything further Deconstruction of the City Island çade in preparation for a total renovation. To her surprise, the Mayor claimed to from the Mayor’s office about the subject. Bridge is well under way, with the water Unfortunately, the promenade will have to main, utilities, fencing and concrete barri- remain closed to the public until the fall in ers removed at the east and west approach- order to allow the contractor access to the es to the bridge. The much-loved central work area. City Island’s New Eagle Scout superstructure of the bridge is scheduled to Traffic agents are now in place to assist be removed later in July, and the steel ele- in the maintenance of traffic on both ends ments will be put into storage until the new of the bridge Monday through Thursday bridge in completed, at which time, some from 1 to 8 p.m. and on Friday, Saturday sections may be donated to local organiza- and Sunday from 1 to 10 p.m. They will tions for display or safekeeping. remain on duty until Sept. 9. The Welcome to City Island signs, For all project-related questions, call which were installed by the City Island Roland Regos, community liaison, at 917- Chamber of Commerce, will be donated 626-8391 or via e-mail at cityislandbridge- to the City Island Nautical Museum when [email protected]. For updates, check they are removed from the bridge. the City Island Bridge Facebook page or The Catherine Scott Promenade sea- visit the Breen brothers’ Facebook page wall rehabilitation has begun. Construction The New City Island Bridge. crews have removed broken parts of the fa-

Photos by KAREN NANI Clam digger Michael Bellocchio achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on June 25, 2016, at a ceremony at Trinity United Methodist Church. City Island’s newest Eagle Scout is shown with his parents and siblings (photo, right, l. to r.) Eva, Angelo, Michael, Carmella and Nick. He was also saluted by six of the 37 Islanders who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout since the troop began in 1934 (top photo): Ed Ciarletta, Tom Delaney, Nick Bellocchio, Michael, James Goonan, Waldo Persteins and Greg Clancy. They were joined by Jason Tewes from the Greater New York

Photo by BOB BERENT Council of Boy Scouts. A candlelight vigil was held on June 15, 2016, in memory of those killed in the mass Michael Bellocchio, a lifelong resident shooting in Orlando, FL, on June 12. In solidarity with those mourning and those suffer- of City Island, was awarded the rank of ing from wounds, 65 residents and off-Islanders gathered on the lawn of Temple Beth-El Eagle Scout by the Boy Scouts of America for a memorial and moment of silence, with lighted candles representing each innocent life extinguished. at the Trinity Methodist Church hall on Continued on page 5 Page Two The Island Current July - August 2016

briefly... Bronx Masons Blood Drive will take place on Tuesday, July 12, from 3:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 113 Bay Street. Almost any- one between the ages of 17 and 75, weighing a minimum of 110 pounds and in good general health, can be a blood donor. Photo or signature ID and Social Security Number are required at the time of donation. Please come and give the gift of life.

AUDITIONS will be held by the City Island Theater Group for Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” on Friday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. at Grace Hall, 116 City Island Avenue. Performances dates are the first three weekends in November.

Mommy and Baby Yoga: Classes led by Sarah Hutchings will start July 12 at the City Island Community Center on Fordham Street. Start time is 11:15 a.m. for one hour. Mothers should bring a yoga mat. The first class fee is $10; thereafter, it is $15 per class. The class offers gentle stretching, toning, baby massage and relaxation. The class offers a wonderful way to spend time together with your baby and with other mothers. Mothers will feel nurtured and babies will enjoy the calm state. For more information, call Sarah at 914- 216-5851.

5/18 – On City Island Avenue at 10 45 BLOTTER a.m., unknown perpetrator(s) put graffiti on some vehicles and heavy equipment at a construction site. The graffiti “tag” is being investigated by the Vandalism Squad. Complaints reported from City Is- 5/28 – Police responded to a radio call land to the 45th Precinct during May about a vehicular accident on Terrace Street and June 2016. Unfounded complaints at 5:15 p.m. They arrested an off-Island fe- are not included in the list. male, 29, after detecting the strong odor of 1– BURGLARY alcohol on her breath. She was transported 1 – GRAND LARCENY to the 45th Precinct, where she failed a 2 – AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT breathalyzer test and was charged with 3 – ASSAULT DWI. 1 – MENACING 6/12 – An off-Island female, 35, was 2 – GRAFFITI arrested and charged with DWI on Bowne 2 – DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED Street and City Island Avenue at 7:15 p.m. (DWI) The defendant refused the order to stop 1 – MISSING PERSON given by a traffic agent at the location and Police provided details on the follow- then struck him in the knee with her vehi- ing arrests and incidents for the period cle. Police arrested the driver after detect- from May 1 to June 22, 2016 (the Blotter ing alcohol on her breath and observing her did not appear in the June issue of The Cur- bloodshot eyes. rent). 6/16 – An Island male, 50, was arrested 5/4 – Police are investigating an inci- and charged with assault on Minneford Av- dent of aggravated harassment on Winters enue at 11:30 p.m. stemming from an inci- Street at 12:05 a.m. An Island male report- dent on May 22. The defendant allegedly ed receiving a threatening voicemail from damaged property of one resident during a Support CI Buy from Our Advertisers an unknown perpetrator. verbal exchange. He then punched the face 5/5 – An off-Island female, 25, was of another male, who had intervened, and arrested and charged with assault on Min- slammed him against a wall, causing inju- neford Avenue at 5:20 a.m. The victim, an ries. The victim was transported to a local Island resident, told police that the female hospital. attacked him with a sharp instrument while 6/18 – On Marine Street, a female resi- he was sleeping. The victim sustained sev- dent and her husband reported a burglary eral stab wounds that required medical at- after an unknown perpetrator entered their tention. home through glass sliding doors, causing 5/8 – On City Island Avenue at 3 p.m., damage and removing property without an unknown perpetrator menaced an Island permission. The perpetrator fled the scene male in the parking lot of a commercial es- after the resident screamed. tablishment. During a verbal dispute, the 6/22 – As The Current went to press, an perpetrator displayed a black firearm and Island female, Lauren Daley, 35, of Scho- threatened to shoot the complainant. Police field Street was still reported missing. Her are investigating the incident, including se- mother told police that her daughter had curity camera footage from the scene. left the apartment at 7:30 p.m. and suffered 5/11 – At 11:05 p.m. on Centre Street, from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. an Island male reported receiving a col- Her mother feared for her daughter’s safe- lections notice from a fraudulent account ty and that she might hurt herself. Lauren opened in his name without permission. is described as 5’6” tall and 120 pounds Detectives from the 45th Precinct are in- with reddish hair. Anyone with informa- vestigating this incident of grand larceny tion should call the NYPD Tips hotline at identity theft. 1-800-577-TIPS.

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Photo by LIFETOUCH Members of the 2016 graduation class of Public School 175. Bottom row (l. to r.): graduates David Ventura, Jessica Lachman, Kiana Cancel, Caitlin Knapp, Serena Balassi, Meghan McConaghy, Sarah Stark, Joseph Cruz. Second row: faculty Morgan Daley; graduates Albieris Sosa, Brandon McGaughan, Alfred Beqiraj, Dmytro Berezniuk, Angelo Nieves, Donte Mitchell, Francis de los Santos, Benjamin Chadwick; faculty Karen Heil. Third row: John Albertelli, Alexa Gjonaj, Shatima Bengcion, Krisanta Ojo, Gesilda Noka, Eleni Mantzaris, Nicholas Kola; faculty Giuliana Addesso. Top row: Enrique Ramos, Jaden Torrado, Paul Mazzella, Deandre Morgan, Steven Rice, Adrian Kuka, Rudy Etzel, Jack Morrissey. Not pic- tured: Jayline Diaz, Adonna Garrett, Jaden Marrero.

Fair Weather, Proud Graduates Torrado; (Silver) Serena Balassi, Nicholas Angelo Nieves, Steven Rice, Albieris Sosa, Kola, Brandon McGaughan, Jack Morrissey, Sarah Stark. By VIRGINIA DANNEGGER

Excited parents, friends and family to Jack Morrissey; and the Catherine Scott members filled the seats at P.S. 175’s gradu- Literary Award from The Island Current was ation on Friday, June 24. Awards were pre- given to Kiana Cancel. sented to deserving students at the ceremony The AARP #318 School Service Award and at the awards dinner at the school the was given to Paul Mazzella; the Christine previous Wednesday. Jorgensen Hansen Community Service The City Island School Principal’s Award went to Meghan McConaghy; the Al- Award for Excellence went to Paul Maz- ice Connolly Service Award was presented to zella; the City Island Chamber of Commerce Serena Balassi. Award for General Excellence was given to The United Federation of Teachers pre- Gesilda Noka; and the Mary P. Fitzpatrick sented awards in individual subject areas: Award for Academic and General Excellence English Language Arts, Rudy Etzel and was presented to Adrian Kuka. Brandon Krisanta Ojo; Mathematics, Caitlin Knapp; McGaughan was the recipient of the Dr. Ed Regents Math Award, Adrian Kuka; Regents Rothschild Award for Citizenship and Com- Math Certificates, Serena Balassi, Rudy Et- munity Involvement; the Lucrezia A. Fusco zel, Alexa Gjonaj, Nicholas Kola, Adrian Award for Effort and Perseverance was given Kuka, Jessica Lachman, Jack Morrissey, Ge- to Deandre Morgan. silda Noka, Krisanta Ojo, Steven Rice, Jaden At the Awards Dinner on June 15, the Torrado; Science, Albieris Sosa; Regents following presentations were made: the Science, Gesilda Noka; Regents Science NYS Senate Assemblyman Jeff Klein Civic Certificates, Serena Balassi, Alexa Gjonaj, Award for Student Leadership went to Ge- Nicholas Kola, Adrian Kuka, Jack Morrissey, silda Noka and Brandon McGaughan; the Gesilda Noka, Krisanta Ojo, Jaden Torrado; Assemblyman Michael Benedetto Award Social Studies, Jaden Torrado and Serena for Academic Achievement was given to Balassi; Computer and Technology, Sarah Albieris Sosa; the City Council Citation for Stark and Francis de los Santos; Physical Achievement was presented to Steven Rice Education, Angelo Nieves and Eleni Mant- and Eleni Mantzaris. zaris; Art, Jayline Diaz. The Andrea Horow- Jessica Lachman received both the City itz English Language Arts Award went to Council Speakers Achievement Award for Jessica Lachman. Photos by MATTIA PANZA Academic Excellence and the City of NY The P.S. 175 Service Awards were given Roberta Gjonaj, P.S. 175 school nurse, and Commission on Women’s Issues Junior High to Serena Balassi, Joseph Cruz, Francis de Michael Sabatello, the physical education Leadership Award. The NYC Comptroller los Santos, Rudy Etzel, Caitlin Knapp, Adri- teacher, organized an exercise fundraiser Award for Special Scholastic Achievement an Kuka, Jessica Lachman, Eleni Mantzaris, for the American Heart Association on went to Jaden Torrado, and the NYC Pub- Paul Mazzella, Meghan McConaghy, Bran- May 27 at the City Island School. The lic Advocate Award for Academic Achieve- don McGaughan, Deandre Morgan, Jack energetic event helped raise awareness ment was given to Nicholas Kola and Alexa Morrissey, Gesilda Noka, Krisanta Ojo and to promote healthy activities and combat Gjonaj. Jaden Torrado. heart disease. Students in kindergarten The Philip J. Abinanti Award for Service The P.S. 175 Effort Awards were given through grade 4 participated in “Jump and Leadership went to Dmytro Berezniuk; to John Albertelli, Dmytro Berezniuk, Jo- Rope for Hearts,” and grades 5 through 8 the Blanche Schwartz Award for Effort was seph Cruz and Meghan McConaghy. took part in “Hoops for Hearts”. Kinder- given to David Ventura: the UFT Citizen- Students on the honor roll were: (Gold) garten and first-grade students formed a ship Award for Academic Achievement went Rudy Etzel, Alexa Gjonaj, Caitlin Knapp, perfect, healthy heart (bottom photo) and to Rudy Etzel; the Alice Persteins Award Adrian Kuka, Jessica Lachman, Eleni Man- the children raised $2,098. for Community Involvement was presented tzaris, Gesilda Noka, Krisanta Ojo, Jaden Page Four The Island Current July - August 2016

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nificantly increased the fun and excitement of every adventure. An avid gardener, especially of toma- toes, cucumbers and basil, he also grew bone spurs in his later years. As a tree expert, he could tell you the species of any tree and how much it would cost to cut, shape or prune it. He created Owens Bros. Tree Service with his brothers Peter and Dennis in 1959, a company that was We welcome letters and opinions. Letters longer than passed on to his sons, Dennis and Steven. 250 words will be edited, with every effort made to preserve their substance. We reserve the right not to It still thrives to this day, thanks to what print letters that are copies, libelous, inaccurate or in he started. The company has had the same bad taste, or those that cannot be verified. Include your phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, telephone number and location since it but names will be withheld upon request. began 57 years ago, but if you’d like to con- tact him personally from now on, he says Love for City Island to please make note of his new address and To the Editor: contact information. I want to start off by saying I love my He saved and rehabilitated many wild island. I call it my island because I was animals displaced by the effects of his tree born and raised here and went to P.S. 17 services over the years and taught me how and P.S. 175. It has brought me so many to raise orphaned squirrels, pigeons and fabulous friends and memories that I can’t birds. He once raised an entire family of ever think of living anywhere else. People five orphaned raccoons and then released say that City Island has changed. Every them in the Pelham Split Rock golf course, neighborhood changes, but City Island is where they would steal golf balls and mess still unique, like no other community. with the golfers just as in the movie “Cad- Last month was a very difficult time dyshack.” for myself and my family when we lost my Well traveled as an adventurer and as a beautiful wife, Nancy. The overwhelming sailor in the Navy, my father visited many love and support I received from all the countries around the world and vacationed beautiful City Islanders brings me to tears on many beautiful islands, but City Island every time I think of you all. My grandfa- is where he lived and spent much of his ther, Harry Chernoff (aka Harry the tailor time—mostly because it was cheaper and and the button king), said to me when I was closer to his work than most other island a child that he would never leave the Island. destinations. I agree that it’s a beautiful and friendly Rest in power, Dad. You will be missed place, and I say the same thing to my girls. more than you could ever know and more Nancy also loved her Island and was proud than all these tears could ever express. We to have called it her home. That being said, were all so lucky to have 78 years of your don’t take City Island for granted. Love the unique style of badassery, wit, love and island and it will love you back! humor. Cory Fontana Candice Owens

A Tribute to Robert Owens A Plea for Trees To the Editor: To the Editor: My father, Robert M. Owens, passed I was saddened to read that some away on May 20 after battling a long fight people are unhappy to have a tree planted with what he called “the boring limitations on their property, so I thought that I would of getting old.” He was a great, clever and remind them of the many benefits of trees. funny man, a free spirit who loved to laugh Trees bring coolness and beauty to and make others laugh with his quick-wit- our neighborhoods by providing oxygen ted humor, and so in honor of his character, and absorbing carbon dioxide from the here is a brief, silly, light-hearted tribute. air. Each tree takes in poisonous carbon Robert Owens was many things, a lov- dioxide, cools and filters the air and then ing father and grandfather, a naturalist and releases up to 60 cubic feet of oxygen into nature lover, a mental archivist of endless the air every day. If you stand under a tree jokes, one-liners and sarcasm. Also an avid on a hot day, you will find that it is 10 to antique collector, he curated and main- 20 degrees cooler there. tained his own personal flea market and A home or business that is shaded by tag sale museum with a private collection a tree can cut down on air-conditioning of strange, unusual, historical and/or dumb costs, thereby saving money and energy by objects. reducing the amount of fossil fuel used. A MacGyver with tools and a quirky AUTO DETAILING - SAT. & SUN. ONLY A mature tree can add 10 to 15 percent inventor of cleverly rigged objects, he to the value of your home. Remember, a helped me create a Rube Goldberg type tree-lined street is a big asset when selling of science project when I was 14. This your home. was a highly successful project for us, as Most of all, the trees add beauty and Rube Goldberg inventions are made up of richness to a neighborhood. After a long a series of creative but highly unnecessary barren winter, what a joy it is to see all steps to achieve a stupidly simple result. the trees come into leaf! And how glorious We both seemed to be naturals at replicat- they are in autumn when the leaves turn ing this amazing phenomenon. into all shades of red and gold. When I was young, he would often I hope this letter helps people to real- take my family for rides and road trips ize the benefits of trees and in time will with no exact destination in vehicles with come to appreciate them as I do. no functioning gas meters. To him, this sig- Susan Strazzera July - August 2016 The Island Current Page Five

seum as part of an earlier project. Eagle Scout Executive committee chair of the troop Greg Clancy, told : “Mike has New Life for an Old House Continued from page 1 The Current By BABARA DOLENSEK June 25, 2016. Michael’s scouting journey been an outstanding example of the values began nearly 12 years ago, when he joined of scouting. He has also been a true plea- Cub Scout Pack 211 in the first grade. He sure to have in the troop. He has been an has persevered thoughout his years in example of the hard work, leadership po- Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, earning Cub tential and good old-fashioned fun that we Scouts’ highest honor, the Arrow of Light, hope all scouts will come to enjoy on their as well as more than 20 merit badges as a scouting journey.” Boy Scout. Scoutmaster Waldo Persteins added: Through his years in Troop 211, Mi- “Michael Bellocchio has scouting in his chael has served as a patrol leader, senior blood. He loves being outdoors, teaching patrol leader and junior assistant scout- and inspiring younger scouts, and chal- master. He also helped to lead Troop 211 lenging himself to always do more than is to multiple first-place victories in the an- necessary. I cannot wait to see how Troop nual Klondike Derby, a contest of scouting 211 Eagle Scout Michael Bellocchio soars skills between all of the troops in the Bronx in the future.” and Manhattan. Michael recently graduated from Iona Closer to home, Michael has complet- Preparatory School and will be attending ed a number of community service projects Stevens Institute of Technology as an en- on his path to Eagle, including his Eagle gineering student in the fall. His proud par- Scout project, which involved a renovation ents are Angelo and Carmella Bellocchio and major cleanup of City Island’s war me- of Reynolds Street; his sister is Girl Scout morials at the Hawkins Street Park, Pelham Eva Bellocchio and his brother, Nick, is Cemetery and the Legion Triangle. He also a fellow Eagle Scout. Troop 211 wishes supervised the construction and installation Mike great success as he transitions to the Photo by BARBARA DOLENSEK next exciting chapter of his life. of planters at the City Island Nautical Mu- At the west end of Horton Street stands After Alice Connolly died in 2000, her a handsome Victorian house overlooking grandson, Dan, and his wife, Sally, bought Eastchester Bay as it has done since it was the house and thus began the long process built in 1896. Like all old houses, espe- of renovation and restoration. During the cially those located close to salt water, this renovation, the Connollys found the origi- one has needed restoration and renovation nal plans for the building, 40 pages in all, over the years, but the current owners, in which they have now framed and mounted the middle of yet another renovation, are throughout the house. determined to maintain the house’s unique Because maintenance of the house character. had been minimal, it needed an enor- In 1895, Frederick Gauss and his wife, mous amount of basic work, including Sophie, decided to move to City Island a replacement of the heating system, the from Manhattan, where Mr. Gauss made plumbing and the roof. They decided his living as a plumber and builder. As one to gut the house and change the interior of his grandchildren recalls it, the family to make it more livable for their family, rowed around the island until they found which meant that all of them had to live the perfect spot for their house, and they in the bungalow for the duration. How- purchased it from the estate of Margaret ever, they retained certain elements of the Horton, the widow of George Washington house that reflected the original quality of Horton Jr., whose father had settled on the structure, including the staircase with City Island in 1819. its elaborate balusters and newel post and As the current owner, Dan Connolly, a stained-glass window that had blackened points out, the location truly was perfect. with age. For one thing, it faces west, on the leeward The Connollys were determined to side of the island and escapes most of the keep the original character of the exterior, nor’easters that periodically pummel the however. Aside from changing a couple of east side of City Island. For another, the windows to French doors that would en- property is at the center of a natural cove able them to access the porch more easily and the land slopes up so that the house is and extending the porch across the west sited well above the high water mark and side of the house, they have allowed the the occasional storm surges that accom- house to retain its basic charming Victo- 914-473-1447 pany hurricanes. rian design, right down to the decorative Within a year, the house had been de- elements and the shingles, which replicate signed, by an architect in Bridgeport, CT, exactly what was originally on the house. and built, perhaps by Mr. Gauss himself; In working on the roof of the main house, the family moved into the house in 1897 the contractor found that underneath the and remained there until Frederick died asphalt was a once-beautiful slate roof, but in 1926. Before his death, he had erected it had been so badly damaged that it could three small bungalows on the property and not be restored. also built a house on Earley Street for his When the Connollys decided to re- sister and her family. That house eventu- build their bungalow and garage, they ally became the home of his youngest son, learned in the process that all three of the Philip, and his wife, Evelyn, who raised original bungalows were kit homes which two daughters there. (Phil became a vice were constructed and sold by Sears-Roe- president and general manager of Minn- buck from 1908 to 1940 for prices that eford Yacht Yard, but that’s another story!) varied from a few hundred to a couple After Frederick Gauss’s death, the of thousand dollars. These prefabricated house was sold to a man who then resold cottages were made with drywall instead it within three years to a man named Al- of plaster and had neatly engineered as- bert Cotter. Mr. Cotter rented the bunga- phalt roofs that were not attached to the lows in the summer, and one of his tenants house but were so cleverly installed that was the grandfather of the current owner, they would not blow away. Dan Connolly Dan Connolly, who remembers spending estimates that the three bungalows date to summers there as a child. Dan’s father, about 1920, after World War I. Stephen, purchased the entire property As anyone who owns an old house in 1973 from Mr. Cotter’s daughter, and knows, constant attention must be paid to his mother and father, Alice and Clem- the exterior, especially when it must en- ent Connolly, moved into the main house. dure salt spray from time to time. Current- (Another aside: Alice Connolly worked ly, the porch railings are being replaced as a teacher until she had to retire and she with mahogany and the porch floor with then volunteered at P.S. 175 until she was ipe wood, a high-quality decking mate- 90 years old.) Previously in the 1960s, part rial that is so dense it won’t float in water. of the property with two of the bungalows But soon these elements will be completed had been sold to Arthur (Ducky) Rauhaus- and painted or stained so that one would er and his wife, Lorraine, and the property never guess that they have not always been remains in that family. there. Page Six The Island Current July - August 2016

Intro to Computers: Come to the JULY EVENTS Kalayjian performs together with French library, ask questions about how to use First Friday! Music & Trolley will violinist Chloé Kiffer. Watch the sunset computers and sharpen your skills through take place on July 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and listen to an hour of glorious classical computer use. “How do I turn the computer The Kenn Morr Band will perform the music by up-and-coming award-winning on?” “How do I set up my own e-mail original alternative folk-rock songs of Ken string players in a magical setting on a account and e-mail family and friends?” Morr with three-part vocal harmonies by summer evening. Registration requested. Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Tom Hagymasi, Bob Gaspar and Pat Ryan Cost $20. Calling all artists to be part of “Art- Résumé Workshop: Designed to assist from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the music, explore Mansions and Cottages Trolley Tour, ist’s Choice,” the next exhibition at the in creating a new or updated resumé. Top- the museum and stroll the garden; light Saturday, July 23, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take Focal Point Gallery, 321 City Island ics include cover letters and resources for refreshments available. The trolley makes a trolley tour of historic homes and gardens Avenue, from July 8 through July 31. The job opportunities. A flash drive is required an hourly loop starting at 5:25 p.m. from in the Bronx. The tour culminates at Bar- opening reception will be Friday, July 8, to save your work. Every Wednesday from the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station tow-Pell, stopping first at Wave Hill, Van from 7 to 10 p.m. If you are an artist and 10 a.m. to 12 noon. to BPMM to City Island. Registration re- Cortlandt House, Valentine-Varian House, would like to be part of an exhibition, there is a $20 hanging fee per picture and One-on-One: Computer Training: quested. Cost $12 adults, $10 seniors and and Edgar Allen Poe Cottage, and driving Stop in or call to make an appointment for a 30 percent fee if the art work is sold. All students; members free. by various historical sites along the way. work has to be ready for hanging. Any one hour of personalized instruction that BPMM Adventures Summer Camp Includes lunch at Arthur Avenue. Departs questions please call 718-885-1403. addresses your questions and concerns. will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. dai- from Grand Concourse between158th and PSS Power Tools for Caregivers: A ly for children entering grades 1 through 161st Streets. Cost $50 adults, $25 chil- six-week educational series that provides 6. Session I, July 11–15, is full, but there dren under 12. For more information and self-care education programs for caregiv- is still room in Sessions II (July 18–22; tickets, call the Bronx Tourism Council at ers, including tools and strategies to better register by July 4) and III (August 8–12; 718-590-3518. handle the unique challenges they face. register by July 25). Why spend those Mondays, July 11, 25, and Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. AUGUST EVENTS summer days indoors at your house when First Friday! Music & Trolley, Aug. Animal Care Center Mobile Adop- you could spend them outdoors at ours? 5, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Acoustic folk singer- tion Van: Adopt a cat, or a dog, take home Children are invited to spend a week hav- songwriter and guitarist, Scott Test, will a new friend. Saturday, July 16, 12 noon to ing fun and learning about gardening, sus- 4 p.m. perform original songs and classics from PROGRAMS AT THE tainability and local history. This unique 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the music, explore the CITY ISLAND LIBRARY Saturday Afternoon Movies: 1 p.m.; program mixes core activities in the or- July 9: “Concussion”; July 16: “ Love the museum, and stroll the garden; light re- 718-885-1703 ganic children’s garden with exploration freshments available. The trolley makes Our hours are: Monday and Thursday, Coopers”; July 23, “Bridge of Spies”; July of the 19th-century mansion, the Northeast 30, “Miss You Already”. an hourly loop starting at 5:25 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Woodlands wigwam, and family life in the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday August Children’s Programs both. Kids will also enjoy engaging crafts, to BPMM to City Island. Registration re- and Saturday, wildlife investigations, creative cook- Puppets, masks quested. Cost $12 adults, $10 seniors and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. South of the Border: ing, nature hikes, and more. Scholarships and dance fill this trip of bilingual stories students; members free. available. Registration and prepayment re- JULY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS from Ecuador, Peru and Cuba, presented Mansions and Cottages Trolley Tour, quired. Cost: $210 per session; members by Urban Stages. Friday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. See A Summer Reading Program: Turtle $180 per session. Please check flyers or call in advance July Events for details. For more informa- Dance Music engages children ages 2 and Volunteer Garden Clean-Up Day will in case of any unscheduled changes, addi- tion and tickets, call the Bronx Tourism up and children on the autism spectrum be on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to tions or cancellations. For events in other Council at 718-590-3518. with a novel 60-minute music experience. 1 p.m. Roll up your sleeves and don your branches, please check our website at Volunteer Garden Clean-Up Day, “We help kids come out of their shells!” www. gardening gloves to grow veggies in the . Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Roll The show is designed to be inclusive for all nypl.org Children’s Garden. Youth volunteers and children and fun for parents and caregiv- up your sleeves and don your gardening children with adult supervision are wel- gloves to grow veggies in the Children’s ers. For children, infants to age 5 years. come. Registration requested, please e- Thursday, July 7, at 11 a.m. Garden. Youth volunteers and children mail [email protected]. Free. with adult supervision are welcome. Reg- Circle Time: Children from birth to A Summer Sunset Concert will be istration requested, please e-mail lgill@ 3 years old and their caregivers can enjoy presented on Thursday, July 21, from 7 bpmm.org. Free. stories, songs and finger plays while spend- to 8 p.m. Armenian-American cellist Ani ing time with other toddlers. Limit of 15 children with their caregivers. Every Tues- day from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Read & Play: Children from birth to 3 years old and caregivers can take part in wonderful stories, discover amazing toys and meet new friends in this fun, informal program. Limit of 15 children with their caregivers. Every Friday from 11 to 11:30 Bartow-Pell Events a.m. A new exhibition on view at the Bar- tow-Pell Mansion Museum is “Wish You Craft-A-Way: Drop in and participate in creating projects related to a theme or Were Here: Vintage Postcards of Pelham holiday. Friday, July 22, at 12 noon. Bay and City Island,” which will be on view through Aug. 18, when there will be Lego League: Bring your imagination and join us for fun with Legos! Blocks of a closing reception from 6 to 7 p.m. and various sizes will be provided. Children a sunset concert from 7 to 8 p.m. Before must be accompanied by an adult. Ages e-mail and social media there were post- 5 through 11. A limit of 10 children with cards! Tour bygone places and spaces of their caregivers. Every Thursday from 3 to the east Bronx through postcards dating 4 p.m. to the turn of the 19th century. Views of historic inns, beaches, street scenes, mil- JULY TEEN and TWEEN itary camps, sports, and Prohibition-era PROGRAMS speakeasies—all from the collection of After School Magic: A magic and local historian Thomas X. Casey—offer juggling show that will not only have insight into changes in landscapes and everyone laughing and awed in amazement lifestyles over the past century. but is also designed to spark excitement Plein Air Paintings of the Bartow- about learning the skill sets exhibited in Pell Gardens will be on view from July the show. All equipment is provided. Pre- 1 through Sept. 23, with an opening sented by Harrison Kramer. Ages 12–18. reception on Friday, July 1, 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at 3 p.m. In celebration of the centennial of the Family Movie: Feature movie titles, formal garden, artists were invited to varying in length, “Goosebumps.” Mon- paint the gardens en plein air on June 9, day, July 11, at 4 p.m. in conjunction with the annual summer Friday Afternoon Activities at 3 p.m. luncheon on the theme of French classi- July 1: Wii Gaming; July 8: Tricky Trivia cal gardens. Paintings created outdoors Challenge; July 15: Games in the Garden capture the changing light and atmo- (board games, cards, etc.); July 22: Wii spheric mood of the historical landmarks Gaming; July 29: Pictionary. and hidden treasures of the Bartow-Pell JULY ADULT PROGRAMS gardens and grounds. Featured artists are Michele Basora, Mary Colby, Sofya Island Writers-Creative Writing Dudnik, Elise Fechtmann, C’naan Ham- Group. This is a group for all who are burger, Thomas Legaspi, Sarah Olson, interested in writing professionally or per- Julie Ortiz, Kim Power, Linda Sacewicz, sonally. Come check us out. It’s free, spe- Greg Thielker, Melanie Vote, Alice Elis- cial and open to all! Meets every Tuesday abeth Waite. at 1 p.m. July - August 2016 The Island Current Page Seven SHAPE UP AND SHIP IN! By KAREN NANI There is no excuse to be out of shape lin Nora Kelly. on City Island in 2016! As always, you The PSS Senior Center in the Grace can swim, bike or walk around our terrific Church parish hall near Pilot Street offers a neighborhood. Or you can take advantage range of great exercise classes for those 60 of the many structured activities, including and over. You don’t need to join the center private fitness training, aerobics classes, full time to take advantage of the great ways ballroom dancing and physical therapy. to stay fit. Stop by for Tai Chi on Mondays Check the Community Center and the and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. or Yoga Stretch PSS News columns on page 11 in this issue at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. There is an Arthritis for updates and contact information, but be- Workshop every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. low is a sample of what’s available for clam and Fit for Life exercises every Friday at 9 diggers and mussel suckers of all genders a.m. and ages. For those of you who are recovering The City Island Community Center in from an illness, surgery or injury, many the former P.S. 17 building on Fordham have gotten back in motion under the care Street offers a full range of classes for resi- of Janine and her licensed therapists at dents and off-Islanders. Most can be taken City Island Physical Therapy and Wellness Photos by KAREN NANI and PATTY ATTIS one class at a time, so there is no need to Center at 464 City Island Avenue between There are many opportunities to stay active on City Island, including Zumba classes at sign any contracts, as health clubs often re- Bowne and Beach Streets. They offer phys- the Community Center (top photo), CardioFit at Grace Church (middle), personal train- quire. Some classes are held in the mirrored ical therapy for all ages and orthopedic con- ing at ClubFit with Maria and Giovanni (third row), Bollywood dancing and cycling on the workout room near the left entrance to the ditions. They even make house calls and in- many bike paths all through Pelham Bay Park (bottom). building, and others can be reached through home visits for house-bound patients. You the community room entrance at the right. can reach them at 718-885-1079 or visit Islander Mary Immediato leads the their website at www.cityilsnadpt.com. longest-running class—aerobics and circuit Want to dust off your old bicycle and training—at 9 a.m. on Monday, Wednes- go at your own pace? The bike paths around day, Friday and Sunday mornings. “Proud City Island and Pelham Bay Park are better Mary” has kept on burning for over 20 than ever and are maintained by the Parks years, so join her energetic class. Department. You can ride over to Orchard More recently, Zumba has become a Beach or along the path past Split Rock popular and fun way to burn calories and Golf Course into Pelham and beyond. The trim fat. Lettie leads the energetic dancing newest path goes into Co-Op City where a at the Community Center on Thursday eve- great switchback has been built just over nings at 6 p.m., and Julia and Maria blend the Hutchinson River Bridge. You can ride Zumba with kickboxing for 90 minutes on to Panera’s for an iced-tea break and then Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Don’t worry if you back along the alternate route past the mon- don’t know hip hop or the Latin Samba; the ument on Pelham Parkway. The paths are instructors will lead you through the steps marked and keep you out of traffic for most and the goal is to keep moving and have of the way. fun. Some of the same paths are used by Maria also runs the new private gym City Island’s many walkers, including at 440 City Island Avenue between Bowne Betty Proietti, Tony Grimaldi and John and Ditmars Streets with her husband, O’Sullivan, and joggers like Mike Rauh. Giovanni. They offer personal and shared Get out your sneakers, start at your own training by the hour or half hour and their pace and say hi to Islanders you meet along equipment is state-of-the-art. Their summer the way. Luckily, the temporary bridge hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. includes walking and bike paths on both Mondays through Fridays, and by appoint- sides, which also give you a bird’s-eye view ment on other days. They offer weight train- of the demolition of the original City Island ing and fitness classes for all ages, includ- Bridge. ing children! Call them at 914-258-5075 or Finally, jump into Long Island Sound visit their website at www.clubfitnyc.com. or Eastchester Bay for a refreshing swim Feel like dancing? Ballroom dancing this summer. Some City Island blocks have with Maurice on Wednesday nights at 7 beach associations open to residents of p.m. at the Community Center will teach those streets, while others, including the couples and singles the fox trot, waltz and Fordham Street Beach Club, are open to the hustle, along with Latin favorites. Bol- other Islanders. There is also great swim- lywood dance with Lalitha is offered on ming off the Morris Yacht and Beach Club Saturdays for tweens (12 and under) at 1:30 if you join (you don’t need a boat to be a p.m. and teens/adults at 2:30 p.m. In these member). If you live in some of the con- unique classes, you will have fun explor- dominium developments on City Island, ing the dance, energy and culture of Indian such as the Boatyard on Carroll Street, you films (think of the final scene in “Slumdog can do laps in the swimming pools open to Millionaire”). owners. There is even belly dance with Kristin There are more ways than ever to keep on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. at the Community active on City Island and its surrounding Center, and a summer Irish dance workshop environs, so go outside this summer or join for all ages is planned for August with Cait- a class and stay healthy!

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Photos by RACHEL NEVILLE Cross Street residents Chiara and Leonard Ajkun (top photos, l. to r. above) are artistic directors of the Ajkun Ballet Theatre, a company of 35 dancers who perform contem- porary and traditional ballets every year. Among their productions (photo, right) is the ballet “Giselle,” which will be performed at the Hostos Theater in the Bronx on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. named Alexeij, who would eventually be- Education residency at P.S. 175 from 2006 A passion for dance and ballet is alive dancers and collaborations with such bal- come one of his best friends! Chiara in- to 2010, where their sons, Wolsrantz and on City Island in Cross Street residents let greats as Rudolf Nureyev and George vited me to join her board as the Director Alexeij, attended school beginning in Chiara and Leonard Ajkun, artistic direc- Balanchine, the Ajkuns have succeeded in of Health to help the dancers navigate their fourth and sixth grades. Now 21, Wolsrantz tors of the Ajkun Ballet Theatre. Former creating an internationally renowned and way to the correct providers with their lim- is pursuing a law degree, and Alexeij is in principal dancers, the couple currently comprehensive organization serving the ited health insurance. I am a physician’s college. heads a company of 35 dancers who per- professional dance world and the artistic assistant at Montefiore, and since the com- Chiara and Leonard also recently form 10 contemporary and traditional bal- community at large. pany is uniquely Bronx based and interna- became U.S. citizens. “We are happy to lets every year. They produce five new ballets ev- tional, it was a good fit. The Ajkun Ballet is become Americans,” Chiara proclaimed. The couple’s journey to City Island ery year, ranging from the well-known just amazing. They are truly a world class Their enthusiasm and dedication for the began across the Atlantic in Europe. Chi- full length classics “The Nutcracker” company living in our own backyard. Their arts and dance is definitely contagious. ara was born in Italy and began perform- and “Giselle” to the contemporary pieces performances rival the New York City Bal- Check out their 2016–2017 season at their ing classical ballet at the age of eight in “Revolution” and “Mixed Bill.” let.” website www.ajkunbt.org and attend one France. Meanwhile, Leonard Ajkun (pro- The company has performed on many Meanwhile, the Ajkuns love living of the performances. As a City Islander, nounced “Ikon”) was born in Albania and famous stages, including Lincoln Cen- on City Island and have fostered dance you can say you live near the company’s learned ballet under the tutelage of Bolshoi ter’s MMAC Theater and the New York in the community. They held an Arts and founders! Ballet teachers from Russia. City Center studios in Manhattan, as well The couple met in Italy when they as more local venues such as the Whitney were both performing and married in 1994. Theater in New Rochelle and Iona College. They moved to the United States in 1997, But it’s not easy. In order to keep the and Leonard joined the Dance Theater of company going, the Ajkuns work tirelessly Harlem. to raise money. “Three quarters of our rev- For those who don’t follow ballet as enue comes from public funding, including closely as the Ajkuns, it takes an enormous grants and donors. The remaining costs are level of dedication to become a principal covered by ticket sales,” Chiara explained. dancer in a major company. The grueling So how did they wind up on City Is- hours of practice and discipline have been land? “We were living in New Rochelle dramatized in such movies as “The Black with our two sons and we started thinking Swan” and the recent STARZ miniseries about moving, as the property taxes kept “Flesh and Bone.” rising,” Chiara explained. “We were driv- In 2000, the couple founded the Ajkun ing around and found City Island.” Ballet Theatre and performed “contempo- When they moved here, they met long- rary and traditional ballets in New York time Islander MaryJo Byrne, a physician’s and abroad,” Chiara told The Current in a assistant at Montefiore Hospital. MaryJo recent interview. She turned her focus from offered her medical expertise to the com- performing to choreography and artistic di- pany in helping keep the dancers healthy. rection. She eventually became a member of the The company’s non-profit mission board of directors of the Ajkun Ballet The- includes their full-length performances, atre. a summer residency for dancers from 15 MaryJo reminisced about meeting countries, a “Young Stars of the Future” Chiara and Leonard. “I met Leonard and program for 14-year olds and an interna- Chiara through my son Cian. He played on tional exchange program. St Mary’s Basketball team and was con- With their extensive experience as stantly complaining about another player

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I have been chosen as a 2015 Five Star Real Estate In June, the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 156 recognized some of their Agent Award Winner. longest serving members. Islander Betty Carman was honored for her 31 years of ser- Less than 5% of agents vice (top photo, center with Anne Marie Rogers, auxiliary president, and Laura Booth, receive this award From newly elected president). They also honored Theresa Carmody for 20 years of service, Westchester Magazine. Jean Anderson for 68 years of service and Rose Booth for 20 years of service (bottom photo, l. to r.). These amazing women have dedicated themselves to veteran’s causes for a total of 139 years! Keep going, ladies! Page Ten The Island Current July - August 2016

Organization News News on this page concerning organizations, and events listed in, are submitted by representatives of those organiza- tions. A limit of 150 words is requested for all news items submitted. In most cases news will be edited and every effort will be made to preserve the substance of longer items. News and calendar events must be received by no later than the 20th of each month except December and July. If the 20th falls on a holiday or Sunday, the deadline is the 19th. Mail submissions to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464. YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED. Current Calendar Aug. 12, with Rabbi David Aug. 19, Community led Shabbat JULY Aug. 26, Prelude to Shabbat by the Sea Tues., July 12, Bronx Masons Blood Drive, with Rabbi Rachel Barenblat 5:45-6:45 p.m. 3:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Trinity United Meth- Aug. 26, Shabbat by the Sea with Rabbi odist Church, 113 Bay Street. Shohama and Rabbi David 7-10 p.m. Sat., July 30, Gilder Scholarship Fund- Sept. 2, with Rabbi David , Morris Yacht & Beach raising Lawn Party Events and Classes Club, 2 p.m. Mondays in July and August from 7:30 to Tues., July 26, City Island Civic Associa- 9:30 p.m.: Prana Yoga led by Daniella Haney, tion meets, 7:30 p.m., Community Center, a certified instructor in transformative breath, 190 Fordham Street. body and spirit for deep healing. Suitable for Sat., July 30, POTS Program, St. Mary’s all, dress in loose clothing. Suggested free School Yard, Minneford Avenue and Kilroe will offering $10 per session. RSVP to Dani- Photo by RICK DeWITT Street, drop-off between 4:30 and 5 p.m. ella at kycnyc2aol.com. The Trinity Youth Choir sang two songs during the offertory on Sunday, June 12. After Menu: ziti or rotini with meatballs or meat Sunday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m.: Tisha b’Av the service, they hosted a coffee hour to help raise money for Imagine No Malaria. With sauce. observance with Rabbi David. their help, the conference has raised over $1 million for the cause so far this year. AUGUST Looking Ahead Sat., August 27, POTS Program, St. Mary’s Friday, Aug. 26, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. As a and will take place this summer on July 3 of obligation. However, remember to pray School Yard, Minneford Avenue and Kilroe prelude to our annual Shabbat by the Sea and 17 and Aug. 7 and 21. No extra time to Mary on that day as the patroness of our Street, drop-off between 4:30 and 5 p.m. extravaganza, join the Velveteen Rabbi, is needed; students will begin the service parish. Menu: chicken with rice and beans. Rachel Barenblat, co-chair of ALEPH: with the entire congregation at 10 a.m. Have a safe and pleasant summer! Tues., Aug. 30, City Island Civic Associa- Alliance for Jewish Renewal, for an inti- and, then leave with their teacher for Sr. Bernadette, osu tion meets, 7:30 p.m., Community Center, mate poetry presentation. She has been lessons and activities, including arts and 190 Fordham Street. named one of the most inspiring rabbis for crafts, for 30 to 40 minutes during the 2016 and listed as one of Time Magazine’s service. They will rejoin the congregation American Legion Ladies Auxiliary after the exchange of peace. All inter- Trinity United Methodist Church top internet bloggers. Members free. $20 Many thanks to all of our members, ested parents and children are welcome. non-members. Location: Ken Binder and Legion volunteers and spectators for their Our weekly worship service and Sunday The Grace Tones, our musical min- Steve Roth’s home, 2 Bay Street, City continued support at our annual Memo- school are at 10 a.m. Holy Communion istry made up of members of the church Island. rial Day parade. Special thanks to Mag- is celebrated on the first Sunday of each choir and singers from on and off the Friday, Aug. 26, 7 to 10 p.m. Shabbat gie Myers, who participated in our annual month. Trinity often has a coffee hour after Island, perform at area nursing homes and by the Sea, TBE’s annual seaside summer Poppy Drive and to those who generously the service. Come and join us for worship rehabilitation centers. We will meet for premier event! Sing, dance and pray then donated. We hope to continue the tradi- and fellowship. Children’s Sunday school rehearsal on July 3 and Aug. 7 at 12:15 linger with friends into the night. Not to be tion come Veterans Day. Our June year-end takes place during the 10 a.m. service. All p.m. and will visit Providence Rest Nurs- missed! Location: Ken Binder and Steve brunch was a huge success. Many thanks children are welcome to attend. ing Home in September. If you would like Roth’s home, 2 Bay Street, City Island. to Anne Marie Rogers and Laura Booth for Please visit Trinity’s new home on the to sing for this “feel good” cause, please hosting and organizing the event. web (www.trinityofcityisland.org), where Seeking contact Sandy Dunn at accentfix@gmail. you will find all things Trinity, including Musicians: Looking for string, wind, Service and Recognition Awards were com. given to Jean Anderson for 68 years of ser- the texts of Reverend Yew’s sermons. brass and percussion players. Contact Hearts and Hands is a group of vice, Rose Booth and Theresa Carmody for The beach service is scheduled for Aug. Rabbi David via yourshulbythesea@gmail. parishioners who knit and crochet com- 20 years of service and Betty Carman for 31 14 at the Fordham Street Beach Club at 10 com. fort items (hats and blankets) for patients years of service. Congratulations and thank a.m.; all are welcome to attend. Computer geek for database manage- at Calvary Hospital. The group will meet you for your dedication to the auxiliary. The Trinity Sunday School raised money ment and design, e-blast flyers. E-mail us on Monday, July 18, and Monday, Aug. Flag Day was on June l4. We encourage for Imagine No Malaria, this is the fifth year at [email protected]. 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Grace Church Hall, all Americans to join Legion family mem- the kids have helped, and so far this year the Oneg sponsorships: For special occa- and we invite other crafters to join us. For bers across the nation to fly the U.S. flag New York Conference has raised over $1 sions or memorials, contact Violet Smith at more information, please call Lori Swink throughout the year to honor and support our million. 718-885-0978 or [email protected]. at 914-523-7413. veterans. Now that spring has come and gone and Outreach Please visit our website at www. you have uncluttered your house, be sure Enrollment continues for TBE’s Hebrew The next Ladies Auxiliary meeting will gracecityisland.org. be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. to donate all that clutter and gently used school partner, Sinai Free Synagogue, in Sandy Dunn items to the Budget Shop. It is open the nearby Mount Vernon. To enroll a child Your attendance is needed to join in the first and third Tuesday’s each month and or obtain more information, contact Rabbi discussion of our new agenda and upcom- ing events. New members and volunteers occasional Saturdays. Trinity is thankful Shohama via yourshulbythesea@gmail. St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church are always welcome. for City Island’s continued support, both in com. Congratulations to the essay winner volunteering of time, and the generosity of Leslie Lichtman-Berland- Our Thrift Shop will be closed during the donations. July and August. It will open again on the for eighth-grade Americanism, Brendan McGaughan. Rick DeWitt third Thursday of September. Donations will Grace Episcopal Church be received throughout the summer. Please join us in supporting all our veter- ans past, present and future. Temple Beth-El Grace Episcopal Church, located at 116 Registration has begun for our religious City Island Avenue on the corner of Pilot education program for September 2016. Joanne Valetta Temple Beth-El of City Island Street, a place of worship and fellowship, Forms are available in the vestibule of the (TBE),“your shul by the sea,” at 480 City warmly welcomes you to the following. church and in the rectory. Sign up your Island Avenue, is a stimulating non-denom- Worship Schedule: Holy Communion child/children now and receive an early-bird inational place for observance of Jewish Regular Meetings Rite II, Sundays at 10 a.m. After the discount. Weekly Twelve-Step Meetings traditions. Jewish renewal is the style of our service, we offer coffee hour, a time for Aug. 15 is the feast of the Assumption on City Island deeply spiritual, innovative, all-inclusive refreshments and fellowship. of Our Lady into heaven. Since it falls on a Narcotics Anonymous: and open-minded worship. Rabbi Shohama Sunday School lessons are going strong Monday this year, it will not be a holy day Fridays at 7:30 p.m., St. Mary, Star of Wiener and Rabbi David Evan Markus lead the Sea Church, City Island Avenue near services with music by Your Band by the the Bridge. Sea. Events begin promptly, so please come Thursdays at 8 p.m., Trinity United 15 minutes before listed times. Services Methodist Church hall, 113 Bay Street. are followed by a celebratory oneg, light Alcoholics Anonymous: refreshments. Reminder: for the health and Mondays at 8 p.m., Trinity United comfort of all, please refrain from wearing Methodist Church hall. perfume or cologne. For more information, Tuesdays at 8 p.m., St. Mary, Star of the visit www.yourshulbythesea.org. We wel- Sea Church. come you to follow us on Facebook. Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Grace Epis- Friday Kabbalat Shabbat services are on copal Church. Friday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church: 718- July 1, with Rabbi David 885-1440 July 8, Community-led Shabbat Trinity United Methodist Church: 718- July 15, Community-led Shabbat 885-1218 July 22, with Rabbi Shohama and Rabbi Grace Episcopal Church: 718-885-1080 David Overeaters Anonymous: July 29, Community-led Shabbat Saturdays at 11 a.m., Grace Episcopal Aug. 5, Community-led Shabbat Church: 718-885-1080 July - August 2016 The Island Current Page Eleven

and with other mothers. Mothers will feel 1419), Jill’s Playgroup (917-330-0922), Par- Post. nurtured and babies will enjoy the calm enting Group with John (718-885-9305), Thank you to the entire City Island state. For more information, call Sarah at Chair Yoga with Michael (Betty at 718- Community for all of your support over 914-216-5851. 885-1098), Irish Dance (Caitlin at 914- the past 97 years. City Island Community Supported 262-4517); C. I. Culinary Club (Kenny at John Muhlfeld Agriculture (CSA): Delivery begins Mon- 917-533-7873). days, 5 to 6 p.m. The CSA provides fresh Patty Grondahl organic fruits and vegetables throughout PSS City Island Center the summer and fall. We now also have City Island Republicans The mission of PSS City Island Center meat, poultry and eggs available. For infor- is to provide neighborhood adults 60 and For additional information about the Community Cen- Thanks to all those who signed the peti- ter, or if you are interested in conducting classes here mation contact [email protected] over with the tools to live life to their full- tion to get the candidates onto the ballot. please call 718-885-1145. or call 917-238-0529. est, keeping them healthy, engaged and A big thanks goes out to all of our peti- The lazy, hazy days of summer are Summer Art Workshop Camp for connected through innovative programs and tion carriers. Without you, the ballot would here, and some of our programs are on Children: July 11 through 15, 9:30 a.m. to classes. We are not your everyday senior be empty, and we would not have a county hold. Please be sure to contact the instruc- 1:30 p.m. for children ages 7 – 12. We will center! organization. tors for information. meet four hours a day to draw, sketch, paint The center is located at 116 City Island Fred Ramftl Jr. Meanwhile, summer camp programs on canvas and work with papier mâché Avenue in Grace Church Hall and is open for children are still accepting registra- with artist/teacher Lorraine Cantori. The from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Fri- tions. Please enroll ASAP. See information children will explore the work of Edward day. A delicious lunch is served every day below. Hopper, Mary Cassatt, and Amedeo Modi- from 12 to 1 p.m. Suggested donation: $2. You can still join the CSA for delivery gliani. There will be a special City Island Programs are funded by PSS and the NYC of fresh organic produce, meat, poultry and landmark painting, an exhibit and recep- Department for the Aging. eggs are available as well. tion and more. The students will bring their All programs and events are subject to Remember that the Community Center lunch. The fee is $210. To enroll, or for change. Please call ahead to check if you is here for you and your families, so please information, call Lorraine at 914-552-5268 have not attended before. To receive our support the programs and let us know if or email her at ceasardante@optonline. newsletter and calendar of events send your there is something you would like to see on net. email to [email protected]. the schedule. Summer Irish Dance Workshop NEW! Farmers’ market trips will begin Annual membership to the City Island Camp: Aug. 8 through 11. All ages and July 22; check calendar for future trips. Community Center is only $30 for families levels learn the art of Irish Step Dance with July 1: Close at 1 p.m.; lunch served and $20 for individuals. Please think about Caitlin Nora Kelly. To enroll or for infor- 11:30 to 12:30 it and consider joining. To join the Center, mation. contact caitlin.nora.kelly@gmail. July 6: Mets game to request our brochure, and for up-to-date com or call 914-262-4517. July 7: Fire and Burn Safety information, visit: www.cityislandcommu- NEW PROGRAMS July 12: Well-Being and Depression— nitycenter.org, call 718-885-1145 or “Like” Ballroom Dance: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. VNS Health Presentation us on Facebook and check FB for any In July the featured dances will be the July 21: Yankees Game changes in classes. waltz and salsa with instructor Maurice Sons of the American Legion July 28: Your Life/ Your Legacy The Center is run by a volunteer board Bonilla. It’s lots of fun and soon you may Squadron #156 Please check www.facebook.com/PSSCi- of directors, who meet on the first Tuesday be “Dancing with the Stars.” For informa- New members are always welcome. If tyIsland/ for August calendar of events. of each month at 7 p.m. in the Community tion, call 347-920-3127. you are a male descendant, step-descendant July/August Physical Exercise: The Center Main Room at 190 Fordham Street. Bollywood Dance: Saturdays, Tweens, or adopted descendant of a veteran set forth exercise program offers classes at various All members are encouraged to attend this 12 and under, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Teens/ in the dates established by Congress, we levels of fitness. Drop in and try one of our open meeting. We always welcome volun- Adults, 2:30 to 3:30. Join Lalitha Cosme to would love to have you as a member. Stop classes for yourself. Mondays: Tai Chi for teers and donations. explore the dance, energy, movement and by the Post to pick up an application. Arthritis at 9:15 a.m.; Tuesdays: Cardio Fit- ness at 9:15 a.m. and Yoga Stretch at 1 p.m.; COMING UP culture of Indian films. To register or for All retired flags should be deposited in Wednesdays: Zumba at 9:15 and Arthritis Spruce-Up Our Community Center, more information, e-mail lalithadance@ the red, white and blue mailbox next to the Sunday, July 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. An gmail.com. flagpole. Workshop at 10:15 a.m.; Thursdays: Learn annual get-together to help repair, touch up It’s party time! When booking your next Tai Chi at 9:15 a.m.; Fridays: Fit for Life ADULT PROGRAMS at 9 a.m., Yoga Stretch at 10:30 a.m., Beach and tidy up our Center. Please join us for Sunday, Mon- party, consider the Legion Post. Members Aerobics with Mary: Walk 1 p.m. starting July 15. Balance Class an hour or two. “Many hands make light day, Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. receive a discount rate on all hall rentals. 1:30 p.m. starting July 8. Arthritis Work- work.” Stay strong with cross fit/aerobic strength Fred Ramftl Jr. shop, For Yoga Stretch and Tai Chi classes, Mommy and Baby Yoga: Classes training. Call Mary Immediato at 718-885- the suggested donation is $1 each. The sug- led by Sarah Hutchings will start July 12 0793. AFA Certified. gested donation for all other exercise classes at the City Island Community Center on with Belly Dance/Shimmy by the Sea American Legion Post #156 is $3 each. Fordham Street. Start time is 11:15 a.m. Kristin, aka Gypsy Curves, Sundays, NEW Mondays: for one hour. Mothers should bring a yoga TIME 4:30 p.m. $20 per class. If you plan On July 2, the Post will hold a fund- July/August Programs: Learn Canasta at 10:15; Individualized mat. The first class fee is $10; thereafter, to attend, call Kristin Amezquita at 646- raiser organized by Dianne O’Sullivan. Computer Instruction at 1 p.m..; Tuesdays: it is $15 per class. The class offers gentle 625-1575. The post is in need of a webmaster. Conversational Spanish at 10:15 a.m.; Blood stretching, toning, baby massage and relax- Tuesday at 7 Anyone interested should contact the Chess & Card Club: Pressure Monitoring 10 to 11:30 a.m., July ation. The class offers a wonderful way p.m. Come play cards. Wednesday at 7 Post. Any retired veterans willing to 5 and 29, Aug. 2, 16 and 30; Wednesdays: to spend time together with your baby p.m. Chess taught, played and discussed. help out around the Post should call Calligraphy will resume in September. Ice All levels welcome. Come on in! Avoid T.V. John Muhlfeld at 718-885-0639. Help is Cream Express July 6 and 20, Aug. 3, 17 Have fun. If you plan to attend, call Bill at greatly appreciated. and 31; Haircuts by Brenda on July 13 and 718-541-3995. We have space for your next party. UNITED APPLIANCE 27, Aug. 10 and 24 for $10; Thursdays: Meets City Island Civic Association: We can accommodate up to 80 people. Acrylic Painting at 10 a.m.; Bingo at 12:30 SERVICE, INC. at 7:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every Members receive a discount on all hall p.m. on July 14, Aug.18; Birthday Party July MARTY month. Join your community in action. 718-829-9090 rentals. Call Joe Goonan at 718-885- 21, Aug. 25; Fridays: Bake & Tag Sale, July Tuesday 1058 Morris Park Ave. Weight Watchers Meetings: 1637. 8, Aug. 12. evenings at 5:30 p.m. with Debbie. Trim Bronx, NY 10461 We have more people to thank for Information, Referrals and Assistance: down and be healthy with the support of a helping out with Memorial day, espe- Need help with filling out forms or applying great group. Join any time; it is never too cially Bill Wolf, who put out the flags for certain benefits? Don’t know if you are late. For more information, call Elena at Parts & Service for All Makes on the graves at the cemetery. Thanks eligible for benefits? We can help. Call Patty 718-885-2268. Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, also to Jimmy Livingston, Walter Natiw, at 718-885-0727 or drop by the Center. Tuesday, 7 to 8:15 If you are caring Stoves, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Yoga with Jo Ann: Mike Jawski and Ray Olmeda for put- Caregivers Support. p.m. and Saturday, 8 to 9:15 a.m. $10. for someone or if you know someone who is Vacuums ting up the flags and decorations in Gentle level-one class. Please bring a mat, caring for another, we have some supportive $24.95 Service Charge a strap and if possible, a yoga blanket. For front of the Post for the parade. (Ray services that might be helpful, including %10 OFF ANY REPAIR also found our missing Army flag in the respite, escort assistance and help with information, e-mail joanngny @aol.com or [email protected] call 917-853-4719. basement.) All retired flags should be shopping. Please call Patty at 718-885-0727. License #: 0900198 dropped off at the Post in the mailbox Transportation Services. Off-Island Zumba with Julia/Kickbox with by the flagpole. shopping trips leave at 9:30 and include Maria: Saturday, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Want to Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, Target, Farm- We are grateful to Ray Olmeda, who lose those extra pounds and that belly fat? ers’ Market, Trader Joe’s, Empire City and Edward D. Heben Well, here is your chance. Join this high- placed a lock on our mail box to keep more. All shopping trips require you to sign CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, AEP energy 90-minute workout with toning. For our mail safe. up ahead of time as we have limited seats. information, call Julia at 917-601-5514 or Several members are on sick call. Sign up is available starting the Thursday Accounting, Taxes, Business Valuations, before, for the following week’s trips. See Financial Forensics, and Litigation Support Maria at 347-267-0591. Mike Treat is on the mend. Frank Hoff- Zumba with Lettie: Thursday, 6 p.m. man is recuperating after recent heart our monthly calendar for specific dates. The 22 Saw Mill River Road, 3rd Fl. Lettie’s very creative class is a real calorie surgery. Associate member Donald Blau suggested contribution for a round trip is $1 Hawthorne, NY 10532-1533 burner and a blast. Classes are $10. For is recovering from a fall at his home. on City Island and $2.50 off-Island shopping (T) 914.345.5888 x108 • (F) 914.345.8652 information, call 917-292-4228. trips. Anyone over 60 is encouraged to take We are always in need of new mem- advantage of our door-to-door transporta- (C) 914.925.1120 Programs on Hold for Summer: Chil- bers. The Post pays the dues of members (E) [email protected] tion services. Call Roe at 347-834-6466 for dren’s art with Lorraine (914-552-5268), who are on active duty. Younger people pickup or trips. HebenOnline.com C.I. Drawing Society with Josh (917-721- are necessary for the continuation of the Patty Attis Page Twelve The Island Current July - August 2016 July - August 2016 The Island Current Page Thirteen

nan as her sister and brother-in-law. (Matthew Goode), John Cairncross (Allen Remember When... Moving on to films in educational Leech), Peter Hilton (Matthew Beard), Jack settings, Edward James Olmos deliv- Good (James Northcote) and Joan Clarke ers an outstanding performance as math (Keira Knightley), at the top-secret facil- teacher Jaime Escalante in Stand and ity at Bletchley Park. They work under Deliver (1988). Trying to teach calculus the watchful eye of the uncompromising to Latino students at an East Los Angeles Commander Denniston (Charles Dance) high school requires considerable ingenu- and are protected by head of Intelligence ity, and Escalante dares his students to do Stewart Menzies (Mark Strong). After long well. Lou Diamond Phillips is excellent as two years, Turing and his team successfully the most difficult student, who is won over develop their own machine to decipher the when the teacher sneaks him an extra set of German code Enigma. The film touches on textbooks to keep at home so he won’t have Turing’s childhood and his tragic end, when to be seen carrying them in school. he is persecuted by the British government Matt Damon earned a Best Actor Oscar because of the disclosure of his homosexu- nomination for his performance in the title ality. role in Good Will Hunting (1997) as an Set during World War I, The Man MIT janitor who is an intellectually gifted (2016) is the true Photo courtesy of the CITY ISLAND NAUTICAL MUSEUM Who Knew Infinity There may not have been organized exercise classes in the old days on City Island, but mathematical genius. He is “discovered” story of Srinivasa Ramanujan (Dev Patel), there were plenty of beaches for swimming, including Maxim’s Beach at the east end by MIT Professor Lambeau (Stellan Skars- a self-taught Indian mathematics genius, of Fordham Street. This old postcard and many others of City Island are on view at the gard), who rescues him from police cus- who travels to Trinity College, Cambridge, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum through Aug. 18. tody on the condition that Will study with leaving behind his beautiful wife, Janaki him and get therapy. Psychotherapist Sean (Devika Bhise). Over the course of five McGuire (Robin Williams) challenges Will years, he forges a bond with his men- There she falls for injured ex-Cleveland emotionally, especially when Will falls for tor, the brilliant and eccentric professor Indian Ben Lewin (Michael Douglas), who Skylar (Minnie Driver), a British medical G.H. Hardy (Jeremy Irons). Unfortunately, is the son of Emma (Beverly Garland), her student. Ben Affleck (who co-authored this Ramanujan must face a painful fight against new stepmother. Kate is faced with many Oscar-winning script with Damon) plays prejudice and elitism in order to reveal his life-altering decisions and learns some his supportive best friend, Chuckie. mathematic genius to the world. The film important lessons along the way. 21 (2008) stars Jim Sturgess as Ben also features Stephen Fry as Sir Francis In I.Q. (1994), Tim Robbins plays a Campbell, a highly intelligent student at Spring, Toby Jones as Professor Littlewood very bright, self-educated garage mechanic, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Jeremy Northam as Bertrand Russell. Ed Walters, who falls in love with Cath- who wants to go to medical school but can- Shot in rough, high-contrast black and erine Boyd (Meg Ryan), the niece of Albert not afford the tuition. His problem seems white, the surrealist psychological thriller Mathematics in Movies Einstein (Walter Matthau). Uncle Albert’s to be solved when he is selected by his Pi (1998), also titled π, earned several There is a surprising variety of films friends all help Ed win Catherine’s heart in unorthodox math professor, Micky Rosa independent film awards. It is the story that concern mathematics, in genres rang- this sweet, good natured comedy about love (Kevin Spacey), to be trained in the skill of Maximillian Cohen (Sean Gullette), a ing from romantic comedies to educational and mathematical equations. of card counting at blackjack. The group, mentally tortured genius mathematician settings to biopics, with some odd outliers, In The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996), which also includes Jill (Kate Bosworth), who lives barricaded behind a triple-locked too. The first of the romantic comedies is Jeff Bridges portrays mathematician Greg- Choi (Aaron Yoo), Kianna (Liza Lapira) door in a room filled with high-powered, It’s My Turn (1980), starring Jill Clay- ory Larkin. He is quite funny and charming and Fisher (Jacob Pitts), go on secret week- customized computer equipment. Suffering burgh as Chicago-based math professor in the deadpan role of a somber university end trips to Las Vegas, where they win debilitating headaches, he is obsessively Kate Gunzinger. After moving in with her lecturer who wants his marriage to frumpy hundreds of thousands of dollars. When driven to unlock the key to understanding boyfriend, Homer (Charles Grodin), she English professor Rose Morgan (Barbra greed and arrogance get in the way, it existence. He is hounded by a Hasidic Jew goes to New York for a job interview at Streisand) to be a meeting of minds, with- places Professor Rosa, as well as the group, named Lenny (Ben Shenkman) and a high- Columbia University and to attend her wid- out sex or romance. The excellent support- on the radar of a brutal casino security powered Wall Street representative Marcy owed father Jacob’s (Steven Hill) wedding. ing cast includes Lauren Bacall as Rose’s enforcer named Cole Williams (Lawrence (Pamela Hart), who want to know and use mother and Mimi Rogers and Pierce Bros- Fishburne), who holds a personal grudge his secrets. He trusts only his old teacher, against Rosa and threatens to undo every- Sol (Mark Margolis), who warns him to thing the students have learned and earned. stop with the key to universe business. This Math-oriented biopics begin with is a very odd unconventional film, which 2001’s best picture, A Beautiful Mind may not be to everyone’s taste. (which also garnered a best director award The Spanish film Fermat’s Room for Ron Howard). The film stars Russell (2007) (aka La Habitación de Fermat) is Crowe in a magnificent portrayal of Nobel also a very quirky and mysterious film. Prize-winning mathematician John Forbes Four famed mathematicians, Galois (Alejo Nash Jr. and his struggle with schizophre- Sauras), Hilbert (Lluis Homar), Pascual nia. Crowe’s performance was the heart, (Santi Millan) and Oliva (Elena Balles- mind and soul of the film, which also teros), all strangers to one another, are featured Jennifer Connelly as his wife, invited to the remote home of a mysterious Alicia (who won best supporting actress). man known only as Fermat. Once there, How this brilliant man is debilitated and they are locked in a room and given a series then deals with his demons is a wonder to of problems, each of which must be solved behold. within one minute. They soon discover that Proof (2005) is the story of Catherine the stakes for a wrong answer are higher (Gwyneth Paltrow), who is devoted to than they imagined, as they hurl closer to her father, Robert (Anthony Hopkins), a death with every wrong move. While they brilliant mathematician whose genius is try to answer the equations in time, they compromised by mental illness. Catherine struggle to figure out who Fermat is and adjusts to his death and her own fears with why he has brought them together. the help of Hal (Jake Gyllenhaal), one of Moneyball (2011) is based on the true her father’s former students. Her estranged story of Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), a former sister, Claire (Hope Davis), arrives as Hal is professional baseball player who became helping Catherine to make a breakthrough. the general manager of the Oakland A’s. James E. McQuade, Owner The Imitation Game (2014) is based While wondering how to reinvent his team on the real life story of the impossibly on a budget way smaller than the big city arrogant, socially awkward mathemati- teams, he has an epiphany. He believes Family Owned & Operated cian and legendary cryptanalyst Alan Tur- that all of baseball’s conventional wisdom ing (Benedict Cumberbatch). During the is wrong. He hires Ivy League grad Peter for over 50 years World War II, Turing joins a team of code- Brand (Jonah Hill), and in an unlikely breakers, which includes Hugh Alexander partnership, they start recruiting bargain 3535 East Tremont Avenue players based on mathematics (using a statistical analysis known as sabermetrics). Bronx, NY 10465 They choose players that the scouts have called flawed though all of whom dem- MrChimney.com onstrate an ability to get on base. This challenges old school traditions, much to 718-792-0270 Cleaning & Repairs the consternation of the Oakland A scouts, and especially Manager Art Howe (Phil- 718-329-3296 lip Seymour Hoffman). Beane’s success www.schuylerhill.com 800-834-3155 is ultimately recognized by an offer from Boston Red Sox owner John Henry (Arliss Howard). And until next time, happy viewing. . . Page Fourteen The Island Current July - August 2016

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Some changes—such as refund (see below for additional informa- Some taxpayers may receive a second Form a corrected address—may not affect your tion). 1095-A because the information on their tax return or require any action on your If you are amending more than one initial form was incorrect or incomplete. If part, while others, such as a change in your tax return, prepare a separate 1040X for you filed a 2015 tax return based on the ini- monthly premium amount, might. Compare each return and mail them to the IRS in tial Form 1095-A and claimed the premium the corrected Form 1095-A to the original Filing an Amended Tax Return separate envelopes. Note the tax year of the tax credit using incorrect information from form to determine the nature of the change. What should you do if you have already return you are amending at the top of Form either the federally-facilitated or a state- For a detailed list of these changes, see filed your federal tax return and then dis- 1040X. 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By JOHN SHERIDAN and MARIA SUTHERLAND

Horse Mackerel and like “about 20 years ago.” An article from Other Visitors the 1879 edition of Forest and Stream Just when you thought it was safe to was sent to us by Dr. DeCandido, and in go back in the water along comes a photo it we learned that there were reports in like the one below. Readers Terri and 1835 from fishermen who had not seen Todd sent it to us in support of our claim horse mackerel since they “suddenly left that you never know what you might find our seas” in 1812. We also learned in the in and around our little island. It was article that horse mackerel were bluefish. snapped one morning last January in the Even more interesting to us than the

Photo by TERRI DUNPHY water between Cross and Beach Streets. unusual name was the ebb and flow of Now, before anyone gets the wrong the bluefish population, which was docu- idea: that is NOT the dorsal fin of a shark. mented even then. We have commented Terri swears she heard the animal exhal- here before about the size of the bluefish ing through a blowhole, which probably population. Learning that it has risen and makes this visitor a dolphin. After all, fallen in the past leads us to conclude that dolphins were seen in Long Island Sound what we and others have observed is that last summer, marking the initial stages, it is probably a natural occurrence. One perhaps, of a comeback to the Sound. And other point of interest from the article, as we have written here before, dolphins particularly to those inclined to enter the were at one time not uncommon in the “Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth” western part of Long Island Sound. It is in August, is the report that before their like the burgeoning deer population in mysterious disappearance in 1812, landed Pelham Bay Park. Like deer, dolphins are bluefish would often weigh in at as much reappearing, or, you might say, returning as 40 pounds. Today a 20-pounder would home. easily take the tournament’s $25,000 When was the last time you saw horse grand prize. mackerel in Long Island Sound? In 1835, Keep your eyes and ears open out you would have probably said something there this summer. Be safe and we’ll see you again in September. Page Sixteen The Island Current July - August 2016

love their gardens. In fact, it is their tourist gardens and paintings of my veddy, veddy In the Garden trade. The Queen Mum makes sure to be green experience. there every year at the opening of the show. Mary Colby is an artist and gardener By MARY COLBY Yes, even Elizabeth gardens. whose studio is at 276 City Island Avenue. It was quite a day, and I came away She can be reached at 917-804-4509 for with many souvenirs, seeds, brochures consultation and design. and notes taken on the newest varieties of plants. I am armed and ready to create new

Photo BY MARY COLBY 5,000 knitted poppies at the Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show taken to create the show gardens, all of which hope to win Chelsea gold. The stag- Most people would agree that Eng- lish gardens are the gold medal standard. ing of these gardens must be constructed The French and the Italians are certainly and planted in a week’s time and then taken excellent gardeners; in fact, Italians may down with the grounds restored in one long have invented garden rooms but by com- weekend. It is quite a herculean task, and I parison the Brits have a way of creating have heard many great designers say that landscapes and garden rooms that seem they loathe it and love it. Show gardens are utterly natural. It looks effortless, but a judged not only on design and innovation, lot of knowledge and finesse is needed to but also on the plants themselves. One accomplish this very fine art. My last visit designer grew 1,000 foxgloves to select a to the English countryside was in the year dozen, so perfect they must be to win. 2000, and this year it was time once again The great pavilion is a huge tent that to refresh my memory both artistically and houses many of the best nurseries in Eng- horticulturally. land. Hillier’s Nursery has won gold every The Chelsea Flower Show at the end year it has exhibited for its trees, shrubs of May coincides with the blooms of roses, and perennials. This is a great booth to iris, clematis, allium and poppies—a most see the latest introductions. The booths by beautiful time of year in the garden. What Peter Beales Roses and David Austin Roses better time to tour Sissinghurst, Great are both opulent and eye popping. The Dixter, Munstead Wood and the Chelsea roses are at such peak perfection that one Physic Garden. This is the beginning of can only ogle and drool. a five-part series on my recent trip to the There are spectacular bulb displays and UK. Starting off from London, I began alpine wizardry. Vegetables so perfect that my gardening pilgrimage with the Chelsea they might be wax. Potted auricula prim- Flower Show. roses displayed in gilded frames on velvet. The area around the Royal Hospi- A table made to look like a miniature for- tal Chelsea was decked out in all its est, with bonsai larch for trees and a carpet floral finery. Shops had window boxes of (suck air through my teeth) hepaticas. and pots filled with sumptuous, billowing (No wonder this won Jubilee gold.) flower arrangements, as did the restau- You stagger through the exhibits, your rants and the underground (subway). The head swelling from too much visual beauty Royal Hospital has been leasing its 66-acre with a feeling of claustrophobia, for the grounds since 1912 to the Chelsea Flower crowds are beginning to swell into a mob. Show. The hospital is home to 300 retired Elbowing your way through the daffodil British officers who have found themselves and viola displays, you come upon a small in need; the only requirement is that they bucolic garden with a greenhouse and a have no blemish of character. This year, picket fence. Here they are selling seeds, what began as a small tribute by two Aus- and even though you forgot your agricul- tralian women to their fathers in World tural certificate, you cram as many packets War II became an outpouring of respect in into your pockets as you can without any the shape of 5,000 hand-knitted poppies. It thought of consequence. (718) 885-1050 was quite a sight, as if the show had rolled Everyone is so nice and helpful and (718) 885-3419 out its red carpet of poppies to the visitors. quick to engage on the newest plant at Chelsea is the world’s premier garden hand. On the last day of the show, the vendors and special gardens sell off their show, and anybody who is anybody in the [email protected] gardening arena takes a shot at flexing plants, creating an exodus of people barely their green muscles here. Great pains are visible behind their purchases. The British July - August 2016 The Island Current Page Seventeen

A Current Review “Sense the Wind” JANE PROTZMAN

Photo by ERIC RAUHAUSER The annual rite of summer, the Blessing of the Fleet, took place on Sunday, June 26, off Fenton’s Dock. The City Island fleet consists of boats of all sizes, including cabin cruisers, speed boats, sailboats, kayaks and dinghies, all of which received an individual blessing for fair winds and smooth sailing in 2016.

Courtesy of “Sense the Wind” My interest in movies is very limited, but when I saw that there would be a special their lives as competitors. Camera angles at showing of “Sense the Wind” at the Pelham the start and finish lines of each race give Picture House on May 24, my interest level the audience a close-up view of the action. rose exponentially. The film is not an Oscar At one point in a race, with very challenging contender, although it will be shown at the wind and wave conditions, I realized that had Rhode Island International Film Festival in I been there sighted and at the peak of my Newport in August. sailing agility, I would have been alarmed. “Sense the Wind” is an exploration of The viewer learns from this amazing film sailboat racing with four blind sailors and that, across the United States and abroad, vi- sually impaired sailors learn not to fear what they cannot see. They sail by feel—the breeze on a cheek, the tension on the tiller, the sound of waves hitting the hull and the unwelcome sound of sails luffing. Sighted guides are on board, but their job is limited to describing the race course and giving tactical advice to the blind person on the helm and to the sheet handler. In the international sport of blind sail- ing, there are two types of events—match and fleet racing. A match race is between two competitors, and the skipper relies on electronic sound beacons for guidance. Fleet racing involves many teams, which cross the starting line together with sighted guides on board. It seemed to me that the race courses were set either for downwind sailing or for beating to windward directions, which are the easiest wind directions to sense. For the sighted, this would be like sailing on a dark night or in a thick fog. In fleet racing each team has two blind sailors and two sighted members. At the helm is the blind skipper, who is guided by a sighted tactician. The blind crew handles the mainsail, and a sighted crewmember runs the jib. Team communication is critical. Blind Sailing International brings blind sailors throughout the world together to race competitively and to promote the value and benefits of blind sailing. Since 1992, blind sailing world championships have been con- ducted in different locations throughout the world, including New Zealand, Australia, England, Italy, Florida and Rhode Island. Blind Sailing International was formalized in 1994 and is currently headquartered in New Zealand. A consultant to the film makers was Gary Jobson, who won the America’s Cup in 1977 as a tactician for Ted Turner and is the pre- eminent ambassador for sailing who passion- ately promotes all levels and adaptations of the sport. In the end, “Sense the Wind” subtly chal- lenges us to consider what we are willing to do with the abilities that we have and to re- examine our notion of what disability means. The documentary is traveling the globe, playing in film festivals, at sailing and yacht clubs, in rehab hospitals and disability cen- ters, as well as local libraries and community art galleries. The film’s website www.sens-( ethewind.com) indicates that local showings will be at SUNY Westchester Community College Digital Labs on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.; Rowayton Library, Rowayton, CT, on Oct. 20, at 7:15 p.m.; and the Warner Library, Tar- rytown, NY, on Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. Page Eighteen The Island Current July - August 2016

Mount Vernon school system. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1956 and served on the USS Tarawa until 1959. He was trained as a tree surgeon by Tree Preservation in Peekskill, The Current will print obituaries free of charge upon noti- fication by a member of the deceased’s immediate family. NY, and studied horticulture, a subject in Call 718-885-0760 or write to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY which he became extremely knowledge- 10464, including your telephone number. able. Robert Owens was a City Island resi- Maurice Albert Folliot dent for many years. In the 1960s, he estab- Maurice Folliot, a resident of City lished Owens Bros. Tree Service, a business Island, died on March 7, 2016. based on City Island that thrives to this day. He was born on May 20, 1942, in He was an avid collector of antique items, which he sometimes rejuvenated and sold. th th Manhattan, to Maurice Albert Folliot and He is survived by his children, Den- Sat. & Sun. Sept. 10 & 11 Florence Henn, attended P. S. 39 and gradu- nis, Steven and Candice; his grandchildren Have a taste! Be a judge! ated from James Monroe High School. Alyssa, Casey, Steven Jr. and Rebeccah; Clam Chowder Contest He enlisted in the Air Force in 1960 and and his sister, Constance, and his brother, Sun. 2pm in Hawkins Park received an honorable discharge in 1964. Richard. He graduated from Southern Illinois Uni- versity with a bachelor’s degree in educa- tion; he earned a master’s degree in research management and auditing from the New School for Social Research and an asso- ciate’s degree from Pace University. He worked as a licensed CPA until he reentered the Air Force in 1971, serving until 1976. After leaving the Air Force he worked for a bank, and it was at this time that he began to paint. He worked on his paintings every day and it became a significant part of his life. He took care of his parents and his sister, Louise, until their death and moved to Pilot Cove. Residents recall how he would spend the early evening on the Pilot Cove pier watching the boats go by. He was deeply spiritual and a parishioner at Grace Nancy Rodstrom Fontana Episcopal Church. Maurice donated several of his paint- After a long and courageous fight, ings to Grace Church, which held a service longtime City Island resident Nancy Fon- celebrating his life on April 3. Shortly tana passed away on June 1, 2016. Nancy was born, on June 13, 1965, to before he died, he donated two of his paint- Richard and Dolores Rodstrom of Buckley ings to the Garden Club of City Island to Street. She graduated from St. Mary, Star be raffled off at the annual luncheon, which of the Sea School and from the St. Gabri- took place on May 19, 2016. el’s High School in New Rochelle. Maurice was predeceased by his par- She and Cory Fontana, also a clam ents and his sister Louise; he is survived by digger, began dating when she was 15 and his sister Nanette Fick, who lives in Tennes- married on Sept. 26, 1987. They moved see. He is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery. to Florida, where they managed the Crab Shanty and Hooper’s Choice, but moved back to City Island five years later. Nancy became owner of the family business, the Fontana Bridal Salon, and brought smiles to thousands of brides and their families over the years. Nancy was a true clam digger and very proud of it. She loved everything about City Island, especially boating with her family and having huge barbecues at their house for friends and family. Her most memorable saying was ‘This too shall pass,” and she lived to that. Nancy was predeceased by her father, Richard, and her brother Robert; she is sur- vived by her husband, Cory Fontana, and their two daughters, Samantha Ann Fon- tana and Sabrina Rae Fontana; her brother Robert M. Owens Richard Rodstrom and sister, Debra Pro- Robert M. Owens, a long-time resident vincial; her mother, Dolores Rodstrom, her of City Island, passed away on May 20, mother-in-law, Valerie Fontana and several “Pride in Our Community” 2016, at the age of 78. nieces and nephews. He was born in Mount Vernon, NY, Her funeral service was held at St. on Aug. 26, 1938, and went through the Mary, Star of the Sea Church on June 9, ATLANTIC EMERITUS REALTY, INC. 2016. AER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 300 City Island Ave. City Island New York 10464 Phone-718-885-0088 Fax-718-885-1668 Licensed Real Estate Broker Sales-Rentals-Residential-Commercial Gift Certificates Robert T. Carmody Maria Swieciki Available! Broker/Owner Sales Associate

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