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Volume 43 Number 7 September 2014 One Dollar

Islanders Reconnect with Their Youth at 2014 Reunion By BILL STUTTIG

Photos by RON TERNER Hundreds of current residents and former clamdiggers turned out for the third City Island Reunion, which was held at Ambrosini Field on Aug. 23, 2014. Lynn McCluskey (top photo) and Bob Carmody organized the event, joined by many volunteers and musicians who helped make it a perfect day for those who reunited with family, friends and classmates. Former resident John Holley, who moved from Hawaii (second photo, right), reconnected with his cousins in the Lynch family. A board of remembrance com- memorated many Islanders who are missed, as did the Rock Memorial created by Ron Terner behind the baseball field, viewed here by organizer Bob Carmody (middle photo, second from left). Mr. Terner “engraved” onto rocks the images of 66 City Islanders who have passed away. People were overwhelmed and appreciative of the shoreline memo- rial. Congratulations to the organizers and all the great bands who made the reunion a musical extravaganza into the “Midnight Hour.” Everyone who attended is already look- ing forward to the 2016 reunion!

Hundreds of City Islanders—some of remembrance of good times gone by. whom have never lived anywhere else and “I love doing this,” said Bob Carmody, others who moved away only to return for a principal organizer of the event since the their first visit decades later—reconnected beginning. “It seems to get better and better with their childhood and the place that will every time. It makes us realize how special forever be the home of their hearts at the this island is. For those who left and have third City Island Reunion, which was held at come back, it makes them realize what a Ambrosini Field on Saturday, Aug. 23. great place this was to grow up. It brings the The idea was started in 2010 by Lynn whole island closer together and you can’t McCluskey, a City Islander now living in overstate the value of that.” see clearly. It was a time when we were real- Of all the people that came great dis- Southern California; Bob Carmody, a life- City Island native Mike Teti, now a ly smarter than we are now. And that is why tances to attend the event, it is likely that no- long City Island resident and businessman; successful business owner and family man I come back, to return to those magic days body came as far as John Holley. John spent and a host of volunteers who donated their from Atlanta, Ga., takes time from his busy even if it is just for one day.” his childhood and teenage years on the Island time, energy and creativity over many months schedule to make the trip back to his home- Tony Gustas, a clamdigger who moved and left when he was 18 to visit Hawaii with to carry out the massive event. The celebra- town for each of the reunions. When asked away from the island 18 years ago only to re- his brother; he met his future wife soon after tion, which stretched from mid-morning to why he makes the trip each time, he says, turn to live here very recently, said he came he got to Hawaii and never returned, choos- late in the evening, featured many of City “It brings me back in time to when my mom to the reunion “to reconnect with my child- ing marriage, a family and a long successful Island’s talented musicians, who provided a and dad were alive and everybody was hon- hood on City Island, the best time of my life. life in the city of Hilo. musical backdrop throughout the day. People est and simple because nobody knew how to I feel wonderful. This reunion is a fabulous John returned for the reunion with his shared food and drink and reconnected with be anything else. I remember walking down idea.” wife and two of his children, including one their old classmates, neighbors and friends as the street or hanging out and we just enjoyed As with every reunion, Islanders come of his nine grandchildren. He said although they mingled and huddled in small groups, each other. It was unspoiled. The world from thousands of miles away to attend the he has been living a full successful life 6,000 posing for photographs that were instantly wasn’t screwed up yet, or at least we didn’t one-day event and perhaps see the Island and posted online and will be kept forever as a know about it or think about it, so we could their childhood friends for the first time in Continued on page 8 three or four decades. Page Two The Island Current September 2014

on City Island Avenue. At 11:30 p.m., the that unknown persons entered the house briefly... owner returned to find the car stolen. through the front door and removed items 8/18 – Police are investigating a bur- from the living room and bedroom. FALL FAIR: The 2014 Fall Arts and Crafts Fair sponsored by the City Island Cham- glary on Tier Street. The resident reported ber of Commerce will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14. Taste delicious fare from City Island restaurants and browse the wares of the many vendors which line City Island Avenue between Bay and Carroll Streets from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will also be music in Hawkins Park and representatives from many City Island organizations, so come out and celebrate the change of seasons with friends and visitors.

CITY IS. BRIDGE AND ORCHARD BEACH CLEANUP is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, as part of the international beach cleanup program. Volunteers will collect and record the litter on the beach. For more infor- mation, call Brenda Prohaska at 646-286-5594 or Patty Grondahl at 914-882-9578.

The Hutchinson River Restoration Project (HRRP) will host its annual Hutchinson River cleanup of the Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary on Sunday, Sept. 21, starting at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the west corner of City Island Road in Pelham Bay Park, by the traffic light and bus stop, diagonally across from Bronx Equestrian Center. Canoes and lifejackets will be provided by Park Rangers Super- visor Jessica Carrero and her staff for those boating to sanctuary sites, while cleanup of the beach and shore for those who prefer staying on land will also take place. Proper footwear (it may be muddy), sun hat, sunscreen and bug protection are recommended. Water, grab- bers and additional help will be provided by Park Administrator Marianne Anderson and staff; snacks, gloves, cleanup bags and digging tools will be provided by HRRP.

dants started arguing with him while both were operating vehicles. They then pursued Photo by RAY REYES 45 BLOTTER him and struck his vehicle intentionally, On July 9, 2014 at about 7:50 a.m., an adult doe, who was trying to jump the fence Complaints reported from City Is- causing the victim to hit a telephone pole. around Grace Church on Pilot Street, was impaled. Police from the Emergency Ser- land to the 45th Precinct during June, The defendants then allegedly assaulted the vices Unit responded and tranquilized the deer to remove it from the fence. According July and August 2014. Unfounded com- victim, causing injury to his face and arm. to police from the 45th Precinct, the severely injured deer was humanely euthanized. plaints are not included in the list. Police described this as a “road rage” inci- dent. 1 – CRIMINAL TRESPASS* 7/24 – A Bowne Street resident re- 1 – CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF ported that her credit card was being used MARIJUANA* without her permission. Police in Brooklyn 2 – BURGLARY arrested an off-Island male, 21, and charged 1 – DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED him with identity theft after detectives (DWI)* traced the forged credit card to the defen- 1 – PUBLIC LEWDNESS dant. 1 – IDENTITY THEFT* 7/26 – On City Island Avenue at 6:50 1 – CRIMINAL CONTEMPT* a.m., an off-Island male, 26, was arrested 1 – GANG ASSAULT* and charged with DWI. The defendant was 1 – GRAND LARCENY* involved in a motor vehicle accident and 1 – GRAND LARCENY AUTO was observed to be under the influence of Police provided details on the follow- alcohol. Police later determined that the ing arrests* and incidents for the period defendant was driving with a suspended li- from June 24 to Aug. 20, 2014. cense. 6/28 – Police from the 45th Precinct 7/26 – Police are investigating an inci- arrested an Island female, 47, and charged dent at a boatyard on City Island Avenue. her with criminal trespass on Centre Street The complainant claimed that while on her at 6:50 a.m. The defendant unlawfully en- boat, an unknown male aboard another boat tered a residence from which she had been was intoxicated and began yelling obsceni- legally evicted by federal marshals. ties at her and her friend. He then removed 7/4 – On City Island Avenue at 7:27 his shorts in an act of public lewdness. p.m., an off-Island male, 22, was arrested 7/27 – On Pilot Street at 8:22 p.m., and charged with criminal possession of an Island female told police that her hus- marijuana. The defendant was observed band had violated an order of protection by by police in plain view with a lit marijuana emailing her threats to defame her character cigarette. via YouTube. Police arrested an off-Island 7/14 – Detectives are investigating a male, 46, and charged him with criminal burglary that occurred between June 28 contempt. and July 14 in a City Island Avenue ma- 8/10 – At 7 p.m. on City Island Ave- rina. The owner of a boat returned to the nue, police arrested an off-Island male, 52, marina after three weeks and noticed items and charged him with grand larceny. While stolen from the boat while it was in dry dining at a commercial establishment, the dock. victim and defendant had a verbal dispute. 7/17 – Police arrested four off-Island The defendant then removed the victim’s males, ages 17, 22, 23 and 23, and charged purse, including credit cards, and fled the them with gang assault on King Avenue scene. and Kirby Street at 8:20 p.m. The victim, an 8/15 – A vehicle owner left his car in off-Island male, told police that the defen- a commercial establishment’s parking lot

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Rising “On the Sound” By BARBARA DOLENSEK

of 44 units in 22 buildings. Because the site (with the addresses 1 and 5 Island Point) was zoned manufacturing, Mr. Errico was have been issued partial permits. There are obliged to apply to the Department of City many outstanding violations on the property Planning for a zoning change to residential. dating back to 1993, although these appear Several of the buildings were designed to to be of a minor nature, mostly relating to exceed the 35-foot height limit stipulated in boiler issues, although the site has been va- City Island Special District Zoning, which cant since 2000. obliged him to obtain a special permit. The In the meantime, the Marine Street de- zoning law for this particular site, along with velopment appears not to have moved ahead, three others on City Island, allows for a 50- nor has the proposed residential develop- foot building height, subject to a special per- ment on the former site of Royal Marina at mit, and the developer argued that because Cross Street, now being used as a boatyard the buildings were to be further apart than and storage facility for construction equip- required by law and built on a slope down to ment. the water, the height would not pose a prob- Earlier Developments lem for other residents of the Island. The application for a zoning change was The first major residential development submitted in 2006, but shortly afterward, on City Island was probably the series of Pulte withdrew from the project. In 2008, small one-family houses that stretches along Mr. Errico again came to the Civic Associa- King Avenue from Pelham Cemetery to tion to describe the revised project, which Fordham Street. Built in the late 1920s, these was much the same as that proposed in 2005. houses were once exactly alike, according There were to be side-by-side two-family to Carol Stewart, who moved with her fam- houses (with only one entrance visible from ily into one of the houses in 1934 when she Renderings courtesy of Greystone Property Development the street entrance so they look like one- was a child and in which she still lives. Now, These views show the residential development planned for the site at Fordham Street family houses) at least 25 feet apart. There however, each of the houses looks quite dif- and Fordham Place that was once the location of International Underwater Contractors. were to be four different house designs, with ferent from its neighbors, having developed three parking spaces for each building, in ac- its own character over time, thanks to the Although several potential residential in 23 separate buildings, which includes 21 cordance with the new zoning regulations, families who have planted gardens and deco- sites on City Island remain vacant, the de- two-family homes, one single-family house but as with the 2005 plan, the height of each rated their front yards. veloper of On the Sound, a major complex (on the water) and a clubhouse with an out- building was proposed at 41.5 feet, over six The most recent large residential devel- to be constructed at 226 Fordham Street, an- door pool, playground and fitness center. feet higher than allowed by law. opment on City Island was the Laurels, a nounced in August that the first five build- The Greystone press office announced The zoning change application was fi- 24-unit complex on east Tier Street. Interest- ings will be completed and ready for oc- that the buildings were designed by Kutnicki nally presented in June 2009 to Community ingly, the Laurels was constructed by the late cupancy within a year. Greystone, a major Bernstein Architects and will feature wood- Board 10, which held an emergency meet- Robert Borchers, who owned Thwaites Res- New York-based real estate development burning fireplaces, Carrera white marble ac- ing at the City Island Library to obtain com- taurant and the lot at Cross Street that even- group, working with McClellan Sotheby’s cents, GE Profile stainless steel appliances, munity response to the project. The primary tually became Royal Marina. Constructed in International Realty, will begin offering hardwood flooring and walk-in closets. Also concerns expressed by residents were park- the 1980s, the Laurels was owned for some condominium units for sale as early as the included with each unit will be a laundry and ing, traffic and garbage collection, not the years by the Wildlife Conservation Society fall of this year. either a spacious private garden or an elevat- height of the buildings, and eventually these (the Bronx Zoo), but it was sold in 2009 to For several years, City Island residents ed terrace. concerns were addressed. The Commu- Haim Joseph, who had already purchased have been watching the site, an empty 5.2 Spread across 5.2 acres, On the Sound nity Board approved the zoning change but the Royal Marina site in 2008. Although the acre lot once occupied by International Un- will offer a mix of two-, three- and four- not the special permit that would allow the complex is largely made up of rentals, the derwater Contractors (IUC). Representa- bedroom homes ranging in size from 1,407 41.5 foot height for several of the buildings. owner is hoping that it will eventually be- tives of Greystone addressed the May meet- square feet to 3,345 square feet, with both However, the borough president and the City come a condominium complex, like his pre- ing of the City Island Civic Association this private garage and driveway parking for Council overrode the Community Board rec- vious development at 190 Fordham Street, year in order to review the extent of the de- each unit. McClellan Sotheby’s International ommendation, and the special height permit now the Nautical Winds Condominium. velopment, which has been several years in Realty, working with Greystone, will be the was approved. Nevertheless, no construction The Boatyard, the gated community on the planning. Although there have been ob- exclusive sales and marketing team for On was begun, presumably because of the poor east Carroll Street, was another residential jections to other developments on the Island the Sound. Estimated starting prices for On housing market. project constructed in the 1980s. There was in recent years, the only concern expressed the Sound units begin at $478,000. Other than some remediation of the a great deal of community opposition to the by residents to this plan related to traffic is- “On the Sound satisfies a homeowner’s contaminated area and maintenance of the project at first, but the developers promised sues rather than to the development itself. dream of brand new construction, the conve- site, development of the property was put to make numerous concessions, includ- A front-page article in the Real Estate nience of condominium living and the charm on hold until 2011, when Mr. Errico sold a ing a cash contribution to the community. section of the New York Times on Sunday, of City Island, a unique nautical oasis in New share of his holdings to Greystone, which The Board of Estimate, after several years Aug. 17, described the extent of the develop- York City,” said Jeffrey Simpson, head of redesigned the project but remained within of evaluation, finally approved the zoning ment. It will be a gated community consist- Greystone’s property development group. the restrictions approved in 2010. Judging changes in 1984, which included permits to ing of 43 townhouse-style condominiums from the renderings reproduced here, how- build as high as 50 feet, and construction be- History ever, all of the buildings appear to have the gan. A new developer took over the project, same design, unlike the earlier proposal, and however, and none of the promises made to This project has been in the planning they are placed closer together than origi- the community, including the contribution stages since 2001, when Tony Errico pur- nally planned. However, the height of the and waterfront access, were granted. chased the property from IUC and began to buildings is 35 feet, since the developer has develop plans for a residential development What Lies Ahead surrendered the approval to build up to 41.5 named City Island Estates. His first proposal The developer of On the Sound is re- feet in height. The addition of the clubhouse called for 38 buildings and 76 condomin- quired by law to grant waterfront access to creates a total of 23 rather than 22 buildings, ium units, but in 2005, working with Pulte the public and has proposed an esplanade but, the development is consistent with City Homes, one of the nation’s largest home- with a gazebo and seating area on the water- Island Special District Zoning. builders, the plan he presented, first to Com- front. This parklike area will not be within According to the website for the Depart- munity Board 10 and then to the City Island the gated community, however, and the ment of Buildings, new building applications Civic Association, called for the construction have been made for this site, but only two Continued on page 12 Page Four The Island Current September 2014

ing [July 9] at Grace Church, since there stretcher. We were comforted to know that I urge everyone to say prayers for this were a number of people taking pictures— within an hour she would be in no more creature and all of God’s creatures who suffer. including some news folks. That morning at pain. I give thanks for Cuba, who cleaned Mother Ruth-Anne Garcia about 7:50 a.m., an adult doe who was try- the area right away. ing to jump the large white fence between Pilot Cove and the church was caught on the fence. The frightened and injured creature was stuck there, so we called 311 right away. “We offer free In her panic, although severely injured, she pickup and We welcome letters and opinions. Letters longer than managed to break herself free and then, delivery” 250 words will be edited, with every effort made to preserve their substance. We reserve the right not to scared by some people in the road, she tried print letters that are copies, libelous, inaccurate or in to jump the church’s fence next to the en- Owned and Operated bad taste, or those that cannot be verified. Include your phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, trance to the sanctuary. Sadly, she wedged by a City Island Resident but names will be withheld upon request. her leg in the fence and was forced to re- main there. It was heartbreaking to see her Missing Rena in such pain and suffering, but at least she To the Editor: could rest her head and feet on the ground. Rena Hansen was a generous person, an The police responded in about 20 min- expert photographer and a good friend. She utes—although the first at the scene was a Pelham Bay went out of her way to serve the City Island bomb squad officer who just waited with us community with her talents, and she will be until emergency services came. We waited Home Center, Inc. remembered for her contributions to The Is- for ESU, who gave her a sedative. Unfortu- Kitchens • Bathrooms land Current and to other organizations on nately, this takes a long time to be effective the Island, as well as the individuals who Major Appliances in deer, so they were unable to put her on Plumbing Supplies • Air Conditioners enjoyed her wonderful photographs. the stretcher for quite some time. She was Sally McPherson finally taken away at 10 a.m. One Stop Personal Service Tel: 718-863-7529 I am still very shaken as I write this Family Owned & Operated 3073 Westchester Avenue Sad Incident at Grace because it was such a tragic case of suffer- ing. All we could do, the police included, To the Editor: Thank you City Island for 23 years of support! was watch and wait. I said final prayers for I felt the need to let you know of an un- The Scanlon Family this doe before they took her away on the fortunate accident that occurred this morn- September 2014 The Island Current Page Five

Bridge Update: Row, Row, Row Your Boat The Barges are Here! on City Island By BARBARA DOLENSEK By KAREN NANI

Photo by KAREN NANI Construction of the temporary bridge began in earnest during the summer of 2014 with the arrival of large barges and cranes. DOT and the contractor, Tutor Perini, expect that it will be completed by the end of the year, at which point the demolition of the present bridge will begin. The Department of Transportation to present proposed designs. This presenta- (DOT) met with a number of City Island tion incorporates numerous ideas discussed residents on Wednesday, Aug. 13, in an ef- at the open house held by DOT on May 29 fort to bring the community up to date on at P.S. 175, where community response to progress being made with the replacement various options was solicited. In addition to of the City Island Bridge. community input, DOT must adhere to ac- Construction of the temporary bridge cepted DOT standards and obtain approvals has already begun, and DOT and the con- from the city’s Design Commission. tractor, Tutor Perini, expect that it will be One of the questions facing DOT is completed by the end of the year, at which whether or not to preserve any parts of the point the demolition of the present bridge current bridge, as some residents have re- will begin. In the meantime, the temporary quested. This, however, is a complicated water main has been installed along the issue, primarily because the existing finials present bridge and is now being covered are in poor condition and cannot be incorpo- Photos by GUY MONSEAIR with protective insulation. rated into the new bridge design. A number The new City Island Rowing Club calls Bridge Boat Marina its home base. The team The basic design of the causeway-type of community representatives at the August consists of high school girls from Westchester County (top photo, l. to r.): Jordan bridge has been established, thanks to a ma- meeting with DOT expressed the wish that Reist, Maggie Stiefvater, Chloe Malushaga, Natalie Knight, Natalie Burke, Alexa Ces- jor effort by the new DOT commissioner, the new bridge be a simple structure rather taro, Nina Smoor, Michaela D’Urso, Ellie Sawyer, Daisy DeVore, Melanie Norman and Polly Trottenberg, and her staff, headed than a throwback to a bridge design that was Courtney Sawyer (not shown, Tory Huchro and Sophia Merelas). The girls train long by Robert Collyer, Deputy Bridge Com- relatively common in New York City at the distances starting at 6:30 a.m. by rowing on the Hutchinson River under the Pelham missioner, but many details have yet to be time it was built. Bay Bridge and up past Co-op City (bottom photo). determined, such as the design of lighting, Suggestions have been made that parts fencing and a gateway structure of some of the bridge be donated to Island organiza- If you have watched the sunrise over quad shell (four-person) made the finals and sort at the entrance to the bridge from Pel- tions, but DOT cannot do this without as- Eastchester Bay this summer, you may came in fourth overall. They also hope to ham Bay Park. surances that the organizations are qualified have noticed some energetic young ladies compete in the Head of the Charles regatta Members of the DOT Urban Design to take on the responsibility for restoration, rowing in perfect unison on the calm wa- in Boston in the fall. Mr. Monseair’s long- Group are planning to meet with members maintenance and safety issues. ters. But don’t blink, as these rowers are term goal is to qualify for the Youth Rowing Anyone with questions about the bridge of the City Island Civic Association and part of a high-performance team created by Nationals in Florida in 2015. Chamber of Commerce at the Civic’s regu- construction project or who wishes to view Island newcomer Guy Monseair. What brought him to City Island? “I lar meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26, in order proposed designs are welcome to visit the DOT office at 261 City Island Avenue. The The City Island Rowing Club was be- came to the U.S. 16 years ago from Austra- Training gun by Mr. Monseair in July of this year lia,” he explained. He worked in art galler- Center new community liaison for the project is Roland Rigos, who can be reached at city- with 14 high school girls from Westchester ies in Cape Cod and started coaching row- [email protected] or 917- County. But they found a home at Bridge ing on a volunteer basis in Massachusetts. Boat Marina on City Island after the club 5 STAR 626-8391. After leaving Cape Cod, he became a head founder met with Vincent Fiore, general coach for the Pelham Community Rowing manager of the marina. Association. “I wanted to start a high-performance “I would come to City Island often to DR. STEVE’S rowing program and was looking around APPLIANCE SERVICE have breakfast at the Diner, and I started to for a place to anchor it. I met Vinnie, and love the place.” So he moved here in Janu- he was very enthusiastic about having the ary 2014 and worked on starting his own shells dock at Bridge Boat,” Mr. Monseair 1 Year guarantee on parts. rowing program. “The team is self-funded Sales • Service 25 Years of Experience on All Brands told The Current. through the generosity of the parents and Rentals • Travel Over the July 4 weekend, four rowing support from some other rowing clubs.” But DIVING INSTRUCTIONS shells, like the ones you see in the Summer he hopes to expand by applying for non- Entry Level Through Technical Training Olympics, were delivered to Bridge Street: profit status and eventually include rowers 530 City Island Avenue 718-671-0700 two four-person shells (40 feet long each), City Island, NY 10464 from New York City and Long Island. one two-person shell (32 feet) and one sin- “They are a hard-working great group 718-885-1588 • 800-640-3995 www.captainmikesdiving.com [email protected] gle shell (26 feet). Special racks and dock- of girls,” Mr. Fiore told The Current after ing spaces were built, and the girls started watching them practice from Bridge Boat practicing on July 10. Marina. The girls will train on the water, According to Mr. Monseair, “this is a high or low tide, until the Frostbite Regatta small, elite team consisting of some of the on Nov. 10. Then they will move indoors best youth rowers in Westchester County.” and train at a gym (Planet Fitness in New The team trains six to eight times a week be- Rochelle as of now). ginning at 6:30 a.m. After shoving off from How did the team’s founder get start- Bridge Boat, they row under the City Island ed in rowing? “I rowed shells in school in Bridge into Eastchester Bay. Then they Australia, where it was a mandatory part head toward the Pelham Bay Bridge and of the physical education program.” But he into the Hutchinson River. The girls row up was drawn to the discipline, even though he the river past Co-op City for a total of 20 never competed. “There is no other sport kilometers or about 12 miles round trip. like rowing. The hard work, sacrifice, dis- They have competed in several events cipline and teamwork transforms kids,” he so far, including St. Catharine’s Regatta in said enthusiastically. Ontario, Canada, one of the largest amateur To learn more about this new chapter in tournaments in North America. The team the history of boating on City Island, con- had only been training together for three tact Guy Monseair at cityislandrowing@ weeks but made a respectable showing. The gmail.com. Page Six The Island Current September 2014

Certified fitness trainer Francine Browning has now joined the City Island PROGRAMS AT THE CITY ISLAND Physical Therapy and Wellness Center LIBRARY- SEPTEMBER 2014 (464 City Island Avenue) and is offer- 718-885-1703 ing private, semi-private and group fitness Serving The City Island Community & training sessions by appointment. She also the Public Since 1911 instructs yoga sessions and practices reiki. Our hours are: Mondays and Thursdays Francine has taught classes at Lucille Rob- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. erts, Living Well Lady and Phoenix Fitness Tuesdays and Wednesdays and is also certified as a nutritionist and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. holistic health counselor through Integra- Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tive Nutrition in Manhattan. The cost of a September Children’s Programs fitness training session is $40 for a one-on- one 30-minute session; $20 each for two Toddler Time: We are continuing the in a session, and $10 for a group of four. same time-slot that hosted Bilingual Bird- Francine can be reached at 914-649-9498 ies all summer with a toddler time. Every to discuss her services or to schedule an Friday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. appointment. Autumn Arts & Crafts: Friday, Sept. 19, all day. Focal Point Gallery (321 City Island Avenue) will celebrate 40 years with a September Teen and Tween Programs one-man show of work by Ron Terner enti- After School Lounge: Come to the Box 6 tled “Nudes from the Last Three Years,” library after school for studying, relaxing, Continued from page 4 curated by Susan Lamantia Terner. The doing homework, video gaming or just exhibition will be on view from Sept. 5 to hanging out with your friends. Every week- Sept. 30; there will be an opening reception day after school Monday through Friday on Sept. 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Paul Scavello of the IGA is also the owner of Paul’s Marketplace & Catering September Adult Programs and serves as steward and culinary man- Introduction to the Internet: This ager at the Harlem Yacht Club’s restaurant. workshop is designed to introduce anyone He has brought a new menu to the club who has never been on the internet before. along with new ideas, such as the Murder Gain proficiency in using email, utilizing Mystery Dinner (see photos right), and social media and finding resources on the many new events are being planned. Paul NYPL web site. Every Tuesday morning was recently named a 4-star caterer by the from 10 a.m. to noon. Also on Monday Daily News. afternoons from 1 to 2 p.m. at Grace The launch and first scheduled pickup Church, City Island Avenue at Pilot Street. of City Island’s Farmer’s Market called Resumé Writing Workshop and “Fruition Nutrition,” kicked off on Wednes- Online Job Search: Staff will be here to day, Aug. 6. The organizer of the new Photos by JOHANNA PACIULLO help you look for employment and get your market is Lee Ann Wilburn, a certified Harlem’s Yacht Club’s Murder Mystery Dinner provided an opportunity for guests to resumé into top form for the competitive health counselor who helps people reach solve a “murder” at the yacht club staged by the Improv Group and organized by club job market. Pre-registration is encouraged their wellness goals. It was only natural steward Paul Scavello. Enjoying the event were (l. to r.): but drop-ins are fine. It is recommended for her to want to continue to help City you bring along a flash drive to save your Island become healthier by teaming up work. Every Wednesday morning from 10 with Farmigo (pronounced farm-eego), a a.m. to noon. benefits corporation, a small company with Tablet Group: Learn how to borrow a big mission—to bring locally grown and download library e-books, discuss your food to households in neighborhoods across favorite apps and ask questions about how America. The new farmer’s market is a to use tablets in your day-to-day life. Every year-round, online market that offers City Thursday afternoon from 2 to 3. Island fresh, healthy and sustainable foods, The Island Writers: This writing including fruits and vegetables, hormone- group begins its fall season with the theme and antibiotic-free meats, dairy products, “Adventures in storytelling and story writ- pastured eggs, freshly baked bread, and ing.” Starting Sept. 2, every Tuesday after- delicious cheeses from the highest-qual- noon from 1 to 2 p.m. ity local farmers in the Hudson Valley NEW!! Introduction to Scanning: region as well as eastern Long Island and With Dr. Pepper Hedden. Learn how to northern and southern New Jersey. Each scan in pictures so you can email them to week, you can shop at www.farmigo.com/ friends and family all over the world, or fruitionnutrition, Farmigo’s online mar- learn how to scan articles so that when the ketplace. There is no minimum order, no paper fades, the computer file will remain. delivery fee, and no long-term commitment Every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. required. When you have placed your order, Saturday Afternoon Movies your food is packed into a bag even if you “Awakenings”: (Rated PG-13) With ordered from different farms. The City Robin Williams and Robert De Niro. Sat- Island pick-up location is at 577 Minneford urday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. Avenue each Wednesday, between 5 and “Divergent”: (Rated PG-13) Saturday, 6 p.m. If you can’t arrange the pickup, it Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. can be held for you. Your credit card is not “Into the Wild”: (Rated R) Saturday, charged until after you pick up your order, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. and there is a 100 percent money-back “Pay It Forward”: (Rated PG-13) Sat- guarantee if you aren’t happy with the qual- The Focal Point Gallery will celebrate its 40th year on City Island during September urday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m. ity of the produce you receive that week. If 2014. Above is the self-portrait of founder Ron Terner 40 years ago in back of the first Please check our flyers and call you want to give Farmigo a try, enter the gallery at 296 City Island Avenue. in advance in case of any unscheduled coupon code 10OFF20 to get $10 dollars changes, additions or cancellations. For off your first order of $20 or more. If you events in other branches, please check our have any questions, please e-mail Leeann@ website at www.nypl.org. Fruition-Nutrition.com.

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NY State Seeking Waterfront Fresh Perspectives on Resiliency Pelham Cemetery By JANE PROTZMAN

New York State Risk Area. Yellow: moderate risk of flooding; orange: high risk; red: extreme risk.

Governor Cuomo’s Office of Storm act as a conduit between community resi- Recovery recently created the NY Ris- dents and the planning process. ing Community Reconstruction Program, The committee’s goal is to develop a Newly elected Pelham Cemetery Association President Bill Clancy stands at the a community-driven initiative empower- localized reconstruction plan that increases grave where his grandparents and his parents have been laid to rest. ing localities that were severely damaged resilience, encourages economic develop- The annual meeting of the Pelham Cem- by Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene or ment and uses the implementation funds etery Association, Inc., lot holders, on July Tropical Storm Lee to develop innovative in the most effective way. The East Bronx 24, reviewed the past year and discussed resiliency plans for the future. John Doyle team has been allocated $3 million to imple- plans for the future. Recently elected presi- and this reporter, as members of the City ment eligible projects with the hope of en- dent, William Clancy III, presided over the Island Civic Association’s executive board, couraging public and private institutions to gathering of those with deceased family are serving as City Island’s representatives identify other funding sources. members in City Island’s Pelham Cemetery. on the planning committee in Phase II of The first of several public engagement He introduced treasurer Babette Martin, the program. meetings was held at Providence Rest on secretary Aimee Breen, and trustees Debra The NYS Storm Recovery Team has Aug. 4, and the project leaders were im- Ulmer, Virginia Gallagher, Maureen Gro- already completed Phase I, which affects pressed with the large turnout of interested gan, Frank Helmke, Darrell Smith and Linda the ocean-facing areas of New York City. participants. The team provided large maps Ulmer. Superintendent Robert Carotenuto In Howard Beach, for example, the risk showing local assets on poster boards to was thanked for his excellent care of the involves severe flooding, and the projects which visitors were encouraged to add com- grounds and praised for his handling of the under way are creek restoration, drainage ments or more information about storm day-to-day operation of the cemetery. Bill improvements and the creation of raised damage. also thanked John Ulmer for continuing to bank on the waterfront. Several City Island residents provided assist the trustees during the transition to The planning committee for the East input at the hearing in addition to what the new leadership. Bronx communities on Eastchester Bay committee representatives had proposed, He also thanked the Garden Club of City and along the East River represents the fol- specifically expressing the need for a sys- Island which, among others, helped with the lowing areas: City Island, Country Club, tem for communications, community re- recent sprucing up of the cemetery, and he Edgewater Park, Ferry Point, Harding Park, covery sites and stronger waterfront edges. introduced the Club’s new president, Judy Locust Point, Schuylerville, Silver Beach Those who would like to share comments or Judson, who expressed the Club’s interest Photos by BARBARA HARRISON and Throggs Neck. At early meetings, each suggestions are asked to email doylejc1@ in doing a beautification project with the Pelham Cemetery was recently vis- member of the committee described past gmail.com or [email protected]. cemetery. Another clean-up is planned for ited by Irish documentary film maker weather-related damage and future risks. For more information about the NY Ris- October. Charles O’Brien who is filming a short The NYS Storm Recovery Team is ing Community Reconstruction Program, Plans to preserve the Pelham Cemetery biopic called “A Captain Unafraid,” about providing experts in planning and engineer- please visit www.stormrecovery.ny.gov/ for future generations were discussed. High “Dynamite” Johnny O’Brien, a legendary ing from Parsons Brinckerhoff and HR&A community-reconstruction-program. A sec- priority was given to the establishment Hell Gate pilot and Cuban revolutionary Advisors in order to help guide the creation ond public meeting will be held on Sept. 17 of 501(c)(3) status in order to engage in gun runner, whose grave faces the water of a plan that will support all of the commu- at Providence Rest Nursing Home, 3304 fundraising efforts. As a New York not-for- he loved right here on City Island. nities. Members of the planning committee Waterbury Avenue, Bronx, to finalize the profit cemetery, the Association is obliged are helping to shepherd the process and to list of needs and to preview strategies for to keep its funds in trust funds from which it perpetual care on the plot. A cremains plot some of the projects. may use only the interest for its operations may be purchased for $4,125 with a $1,100 and maintenance, such as repairing the iron fee for perpetual care. There are charges Richard B. Chernaik, M.D. fence, which needs work in a few loca- for interments as they occur and for foun- tions. Ideas suggested included a fundrais- dations for head stones. Grave owners are ing event, the creation of a paver walkway responsible for the upkeep of their stones. I have been in solo Internal Medicine practice in neighboring Co-Op City with engraved stones memorializing loved They may sell their unused plot back to for over 35 years and have lived on City Island for twenty years. I am seven the cemetery for the price they paid, but minutes away by bus and there is free parking available. ones and a scattering well similar to that at Woodlawn Cemetery, where ashes may be they may not sell it to another. The super- I have many years of experience in Primary Care as well as consulting at scattered in a communal receptacle, or ossu- intendent is the contact person for grave Montefiore Hospital. I have taught medical students and residents at Albert ary, with a name plaque placed on a wall to purchases. Information on reaching him Einstein College of Medicine and am a Clinical Associate Professor of be built nearby. may be found on the Association web site, Medicine there. I have been recognized in Connelly’s Book of “Top Doctors”. There are more than 2,500 identified www.pelhamcemetery.org. I am in the office 5 days a week and make rounds at Montefiore Hospital burials in Pelham Cemetery. A grave is 3 Blake Pell, a Pelham town historian, has daily including weekends. I am also on call twenty four hours a day, feet by 10 feet and may hold one body and written: “This is Pelham Cemetery. Lives seven days a week. I provide a “Medical Home” for my patients (I two cremains (the term used for the urns are commemorated—deaths are recorded. am willing to help make all significant medical decisions). I have holding ashes of the deceased); two bodies This is a cemetery. A cemetery is a history excellent consultants available whom I have vetted over the years or four cremains; or three bodies, in very of people—a perpetual record of yesterday and work well with them. rare circumstances, with no cremains. In and a sanctuary of peace and quiet today.” Good Primary Care requires the Primary Doctor to know his addition, there are smaller cremain graves Pelham Cemetery was established in the patient thoroughly and guide them through our chaotic medical available. These limits are set forth in the 1880s, although there are older gravestones system. rules and regulations of Pelham Cemetery, within its grounds (moved from the origi- We now accept Medicare, Centerlight, VNS Choice, Empire, GHI, which operates under New York State’s nal cemetery at 190 Fordham Street long HIP, United Healthcare/Oxford. Division of Cemeteries. before P.S. 17 was built). Pelham Cemetery There are many graves available in the is filled with the gravestones of well- 100 Elgar Place, Building 35 Pelham Cemetery. A single grave may be known Pelham families and early settlers, Telephone (718) 320-2188 • [email protected] purchased for $5,500 with a $2,200 fee for veterans of the Civil War and virtually every war since. Page Eight The Island Current September 2014

Photo by DARRELL SMITH Barbara Hoffman and Barbara Harrison represented the City Island Nautical Museum at the reunion on Saturday, Aug. 23, offering information about the museum as well as handsome items from the gift shop. Bands played till late in the evening to enthu- siastic reunion-goers (photos, right).

each of the reunions, but she said that “this Reunion one is extra special because I have not seen Continued from page 1 my cousin in more than 30 years. It is not miles away, City Island and the people he only an Island reunion, it is a family reunion. grew up with and who helped form his core Being with my cousin John from Hawaii and were always in his mind and his heart. his family is the best.” When asked for his impressions of City Joseph “Buddy” Deich, a long-time resi- Island on returning after four decades, he dent of North Carolina who came to the re- said: “The environment has changed, but the union with his sister Claudia, said his roots • Puppy & Kitten natural beauty of the Island hasn’t and, most on the Island go back more than 60 years. importantly, the people haven’t changed. We “This day takes me way back to the days of Spay/Neuter can change many, many things in our lives, P.S. 17 and being called into the principal’s • Evening Hours but if we stay true to ourselves and be who office and shaking in your boots. These types • Emergency Care we were raised to be, than that is the most of shared experiences are what makes this important thing. How can I not feel good place special. I love City Island, and I love • Laboratory about returning to the place of my child- being back here. City Island has changed a • Ultrasound hood? It is a pleasure to be involved in some- lot, and condos have replaced shipyards but • 2nd Opinions its core remains the same—friendly people thing like this and see so many old friends • Dental you haven’t seen in 40 years. And when you and good people.” see that everybody you knew as a kid turned As the festivities continued into the eve- • Boarding & into good people, and maintained the honor ning, Cathy Ambrosini sat smiling in the Myles Leeds, DVM and Nao- Grooming and the integrity that we were taught as kids, middle of the field named for her late hus- mi Ueda, DVM then that is special.” band, Anthony, a beloved volunteer youth One of the people that John grew up worker. “Anthony would have loved this 914-636-8106 All Major Credit Cards with is his cousin Kathleen Lynch-Siano, day,” she said. “In fact, I think he is looking 98 North Avenue Accepted who raised her own family in Florida start- down on us all and smiling. This is why he New Rochelle, NY 10801 Se Habla Español ing 40 years ago. Kathleen has returned for loved City Island, because of days like this www.newrochellevet.com and people like this.” Cormac McEnery, Esq. Elder Law Estate Planning Wills & Trusts September 2014 The Island Current Page Nine

Nautical Museum Exhibits Rosenfeld Boat Photographs By BARBARA DOLENSEK

Photos courtesy of the Rosenfeld Collection, Mystic Seaport and ADELAIDE ROSENFELD BIALEK Morris Rosenfeld of City Island and his sons, David, Stanley, and William (below, left), defined the ultimate in maritime art photography, which is now being celebrated at the City Island Nautical Museum with images of City Island-built boats, including Vigilant (above, left). Morris is pictured above on Foto, one of a series of chase boats used by the family to get their spectacular shots. The City Island Nautical Museum re- cently opened a new exhibition curated by Tom Nye focusing on several of the most beautiful boats ever built on City Island as seen through the photographs of Morris Rosenfeld and his sons, who defined the ul- timate in maritime art photography. The Rosenfeld Collection is the largest single collection of maritime photography in the world, and although it is housed at Mystic Seaport, the photographers who created it lived and worked for many years here on City Island. The Rosenfeld images graphs, many of them featuring boats built of sailboats, steam yachts, naval vessels, on City Island. powerboat races, leisure activities, and ev- The Rosenfeld family lived at 194 Hor- ery America’s Cup Race from 1885 to 1992 ton Street, and their boat Foto (one of a are world famous. series of boats used by the family to take Morris established a studio in 1910 in its spectacular pictures) was moored off Manhattan doing industrial and advertising Schofield Street. The three younger Rosen- photography, but his love of the sea and feld children all graduated from P. S. 17, ships increased as he photographed events now the home of the City Island Nautical and scenes on the Hudson and East Riv- Museum. David Rosenfeld lived for years ers. His business flourished, so that he was on Pell Place, where he developed many able to concentrate increasingly on mari- photographs taken on Foto. David’s wife, time subjects, and in 1926 he moved with Adelaide Rodstrom, who also grew up on his family to City Island, which at the time Horton Street, was founder of the City Is- was a major center of yacht building. Mor- land Historical Society, which operates the ris and his three sons, David, Stanley, and Nautical Museum. William, produced nearly a million photo- This new exhibition features images of the most beautiful boats from the island’s BUDDY’S HARDWARE yacht yards, including Dorade, Brilliant, & MARINE Bolero, Constellation, Infanta and Analgra, and a selection of racing photographs. In addition to images made from the original A full service hardware Rosenfeld negatives, there is a great deal of & marine supply store information about these yachts and a unique KARL HOEDL slide show created by curator Tom Nye, who is well known for his encyclopedia 260 City Island Ave. knowledge of City Island’s yacht-building Bronx, NY 10464 history. The exhibition will remain on view FREE 718-885-1447 through the fall. For more information, visit DELIV- Fax: 718-885-1617 the website www.cityislandmuseum.org. [email protected] The museum, which is located at 190 Ford- ham Street on City Island in the Bronx, is Summer hours effective 4/15 open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Mon-Sat. 8am-8pm Sunday 8am-3pm. and by special appointment. Page Ten The Island Current September 2014

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. parking. Current Calendar Rosh Hashana Day 1 (Thursday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.). Join Rabbi Shohama, Reb SEPTEMBER David, Reb Eva and Your Band by the Sea. Fridays, Sept. 12, 19 and 26, Boy Scouts Shofar Service at 12 noon (bring the kids!) Registration, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist followed by Tashlich beachside. Doors Church, City Island Avenue at Bay Street. open at 9:30 a.m. Sat. and Sun., Sept. 13 and 14, Fall Arts Rosh Hashana Day 2 (Friday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.). Join Rabbi Shohama, Reb David, and Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Cham- Reb Eva and Your Band by the Sea. ber of Commerce, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. City Yom Kippur (Friday, Oct. 3, 6:15 Island Avenue. p.m.). Join Rabbi Shohama, Reb David and Sat., Sept. 20, Cleanup at City Island Your Band by the Sea for Kol Nidre, the Bridge and Orchard Beach, 9 a.m. to holiest night of the Jewish year, with a pro- noon, sponsored by the International foundly moving service of spiritual release Beach Cleanup. and purification. In honor of Yom Kippur’s themes of purity and simplicity, many wear Sun., Sept. 21, Cleanup of Thomas Pell white and refrain from wearing leather, Wildlife Sanctuary, 8:30 a.m., sponsored jewelry and other ornaments. Doors open by Hutchinson River Restoration Project. at 5:45 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27, POTS Program, St. Mary’s Temple Beth-El’s mission is to be of School Yard, Minneford Avenue and Kil- service to the community so please let us roe Street, drop-off between 4:30 and 5 know the ways we can help you. You can p.m. Menu: chicken with peppers, potatoes find out more about us by visiting our web- and onions. site, attending our cultural events, as well as Shabbat and holiday services. The TBE Photos by BOB BERENT Tues., Sept. 30, City Island Civic Associ- website is growing to include weekly Torah With a glorious sunset over Eastchester Bay, a soft breeze and music provided by ation meets, 7:30 p.m., Community Cen- teachings by our Rabbi Shohama and our Your Shul by the Sea band, more than 60 congregants and friends of Temple Beth-El ter, 190 Fordham Street. associate spiritual director Reb David, event of City Island celebrated Shabbat outdoors in the backyard of Ken Binder and Steve Roth on Aug. 8, 2014. Led by Rabbi Shohama Wiener and Reb David Markus, Shabbat listings, our calendar and more. Follow our OCTOBER by the Sea, an annual highlight of the temple’s calendar, offered members and guests weekly blog, and share our web presence Thursday, Oct. 2, 45th Precinct Commu- a unique opportunity to step back, relax and appreciate the Sabbath. with friends on Facebook and beyond! Visit: nity Council, 7:30 p.m., American Legion www.yourshulbythesea.org. Post, 550 City Island Avenue, Ellen Ruth Topol Our religious education program will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 17, with grades City Island Republicans Temple Beth-El Trinity United Methodist Church 1 through 3 meeting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The Republican County meeting, which Temple Beth-El of City Island (TBE), and grades 4 through 8 from 7 to 8:30 is open to the public, is held every second Our weekly worship service and Sunday Your Shul by the Sea, 480 City Island Ave- p.m. Registrations should be sent to Sr. Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. school are at 10 a.m. Holy Communion nue, is a stimulating place for observance of Bernadette as soon as possible. All students We want to thank everyone for sign- Jewish traditions and is an unaffiliated, all- is celebrated on the first Sunday of each can obtain forms from the rectory or in the ing the annual petitions to help qualify the inclusive synagogue. Friday night Sabbath month. Trinity often has a coffee hour after vestibule of the church. New students must county and to get everyone onto the ballot. services commence promptly at 7:30 p.m. the service. Come and join us for worship present a copy of a baptismal certificate if The Astorino-Moss campaign and the Please come at 7:15 to enjoy welcoming and fellowship. Children’s Sunday school he or she has not been baptized in St. Mary, rest of the ticket are in full swing and will music as well as to meet and greet before takes place during the 10 a.m. service. All Star of the Sea. No registrations will be be in the Bronx. The campaign is making services begin. TBE reminds everyone that children are welcome to attend. accepted on the first day of class. its way around the state in preparation for our High Holy Day services are free. Please Save the following dates for upcoming St. Mary’s Thrift Shop will reopen offi- November. mark calendars (consult schedule below) Trinity special events: Oct. 4: food sale, cially on Thursday, Sept. 18. Come and Fred Ramftl Jr. and invite friends. (Seafood City’s park- including fresh home-made specialties; Oct. check out all the fall selections. ing lot may be used. Please park as close 18: Square Dance; Oct. 26: Fall Bible Study On Saturday, Sept. 20, we will hold our Regular Meetings to the avenue as possible.) Please refrain begins. annual outdoor Mass at 5:15 p.m. in St. from wearing perfumes or colognes as we The Budget Corner will re-open soon, Mary’s school yard. This is always a very Weekly Twelve-Step Meetings have some members and clergy allergic to and since the collection bin stayed open, it special occasion, so mark your calendars on City Island fragrance. is full of great bargains. The dedicated Bud- and plan to join us. Narcotics Anonymous: Shabbat (Friday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m.). get Corner volunteers have been busy all Our monthly holy hour will resume on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., St. Mary, Star of the Join Rabbi Shohama, Reb David and Your summer, so the fall opening promises to be Friday, Oct. 3, from 4 to 5 p.m. Sea Church, City Island Avenue near the Band by the Sea to welcome Shabbat in great. As always, Trinity United Methodist Sr. Bernadette, osu Bridge. the month of Elul, the month of teshuvah Church is thankful for the City Island com- Thursdays at 8 p.m., Trinity United Meth- (the act of returning). Oneg to follow co- munity’s continued support of the Budget odist Church hall, 113 Bay Street. sponsored by Myrtice Freeman, Steve Got- Corner. tlieb and Ellen Ruth Topol in honor of their Alcoholics Anonymous: Rick DeWitt Mondays at 8 p.m., Trinity United Method- September birthdays. Sons of the American Legion ist Church hall. Shabbat and Teshuvah Botanical Gar- Grace Episcopal Church Squadron #156 dens Experience (Saturday, Sept. 13, 9:45 Tuesdays at 8 p.m., St. Mary, Star of the a.m.). Join Reb Eva for a Shabbat morning Located at 116 City Island, Grace Church We would like to remind all members Sea Church. walk and chanting at the New York Botani- is a historic Episcopal parish that has served that 2015 dues are now due. The amount is Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Grace Episcopal cal Gardens. Bask in the late summer glow the nautical community of City Island for $30, which can be mailed or dropped off to Church. of Shabbat as nature’s bounty turns to over 160 years. We welcome you! the Post and placed in the SAL box. St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church: 718- autumn. Meet at the front gate at 9:45 a.m. Worship Schedule New members are always welcome. If 885-1440 sharp for free admission. you are a male descendant, step-descendant Holy Communion Rite II, Sundays at 10 Trinity United Methodist Church: 718- Connection dinners for new and return- or adopted descendant of a veteran as set a.m. 885-1218 ing members (Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.). forth in the dates set by Congress, we would Eileen Marcus Grace Episcopal Church: 718-885-1080 TBE hosts Shabbat dinners in select love to have you as a member. Stop by the homes across the Bronx and Westchester. Post to pick up an application. Overeaters Anonymous: Saturdays at 11 a.m., Grace Episcopal Attended by clergy, these dinners give All retired flags should be deposited in St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church: 718-885-1080 an opportunity to socialize and celebrate the red, white and blue mailbox next to the Shabbat in a more intimate setting. In late August we bid good-bye to Fr. flagpole. High Holy Day Schedule Charles, who had been with us for the It’s party time! When booking your next PIANO months of July and August. He will return to party, consider the Legion Post. Members Slichot musical service (Saturday, Sept. Los Angeles, where he is pursuing doctoral 20, 7:30 p.m.). Join Reb David and Your receive a discount rate on all hall rentals. studies. We thank him for his time with us TUNING Band by the Sea for a soulful entry into the Come and dance on the new floor! and wish him well. week of Rosh Hashana. Candlelight Slichot The VA accepts clothing donations for Rebuilding & Refinishing Although Sunday, Sept. 21, has been service includes musical offerings to open, our veterans. Donations can be dropped off Buying, Selling & Moving nurture and delight the heart. Nosh to fol- designated Catechetical Sunday through- at the Post or brought over to the fourth floor 30 Years Experience low. out the country, we will celebrate it on of the VA hospital in Kingsbridge. Female Sunday, Sept. 14, because of our outdoor Please Contact: Rosh Hashana Eve (Wednesday, Sept. clothing is especially needed. The Post is not Ralph Merigliano 24, 8 p.m.). Join Rabbi Shohama, Reb Mass scheduled for the 20th. At the 10 a.m. accepting book donations at this time. Voice Mail: 212-802-5504 David and Your Band by the Sea for Mass on the 14th we will commission our The annual clambake will be held on an uplifting spiritual start to the Yamim catechists for the work they will do in our Saturday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 11 p.m. Price is Cell: 914-262-6912 Noraim (Days of Awe). Doors open at 7:30 religious education program throughout the $55 with open bar and $45 without. Home: 718-885-0915 p.m; please plan in advance for traffic and year. Fred Ramftl Jr. [email protected] September 2014 The Island Current Page Eleven

different spirits into the outer dimensions. Please bring a yoga mat, drum or rattle if you have one to the sessions on the second and last Thursday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m. For information or to register, call Francesca at 914.837.6830 or visit www. TheeVitalForcefoundation.org. COMING UP IN OCTOBER Family Bingo Night: Friday, Oct. 17,

For additional information about the Community Cen- at 7 p.m. ter, or if you are interested in conducting classes here Awareness: Drugs and City Island please call 718-885-1145. Young People: Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. Thank you to all who contributed to Family Puppet Theater, Sunday, Date the Community Center via the Summer to be announced. Concerts in Hawkins Street Park, includ- City Island Film Club, Sunday early ing the musicians and entertainers who evening. Contact CIFilmSociety@gmail. donated their time, AER Property Manage- com. ment, local businesses and organizations, Weekly Schedule Representative Joseph Crowley and all of Photo by RICK DeWITT On Sunday, August 17, Trinity held its annual beach-side service under a beautiful you. Thanks also to the volunteers who YOUTH PROGRAMS blue sky at the Fordham Street Beach Club. During the children’s sermon, Jay How- spruced up the Center in July and espe- Art Classes for Children: See above. Jill’s Playgroup: Wednesday, 10 a.m. ard taught the entire congregation some important sailing knots, knots that Jesus cially A- One Quality Glass. probably used, and how to stay safe around the water. Annual membership to the City Island to 12 noon. Preschool children are invited Community Center is only $30 for families to have fun with other children. No charge, p.m. We laugh, we cry and we learn from donation for all other exercise classes is $3 and $20 for individuals. Please consider but donations are appreciated. For informa- one another: join us as we share our expe- each. joining and think about volunteering. We tion, call Jill at 917-330-0922. rience, strength and hope on this journey September Programs of parenthood. For information call John need your help and support. Monday, 12:30 p.m. Men’s Group, To Be Scheduled Scardina at 718-885-9305. To join the Center or for up-to-date Cards/ Wii Games, 1 p.m. Individualized Introduction to Art Portfolio Prep: Weight Watchers Meetings: Tuesday information visit www.cityislandcommuni- Computer Instruction. For high school prep or just for fun! For evenings at 5:30 p.m. with Debbie. New tycenter.org, call 718-885-1145 or “Like” Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. Conversational information, call Geri Smith at 718-885- sessions are beginning Sept. 16. Come to us on Facebook! Spanish. 1503. our Open House on Sept. 9 to learn all The Center is run by a volunteer Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Calligraphy, Irish Dance for Children: The Deir- about it. It’s a great supportive group! We Board of Directors, which meets on the 12:30 p.m., Men’s Group. On Sept. 10 and dre O’Mara School of Dance teaches step can do this together! For more information, first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in 24, $10 Haircuts by Brenda. dancing in a fun competitive environment call Elena at 718-885-2268. the Community Center Main Room at 190 Thursday, 10:15 p.m. Acrylic Painting for all ages. For information or to enroll Yoga with Jo Ann: Mondays, at 715 Fordham Street. All members are encour- with Lois. Sept. 4, My Fair Lady, Sept. call Deidre at 201-679-1450 or visit www. to 8:30 p.m. $10. Gentle level-one class. aged to attend this open meeting. 11, Piracy Bingo, Sept. 18, Birthday Party, deirdreomara.com. Please bring a mat, a strap and if possible Sept. 28, The Producers. SPECIAL EVENTS After-school Art Classes for Chil- a yoga blanket. For more information, con- Friday, 10:15 a.m. Photography with Weight Watchers Open House: dren: Collage, print making and painting tact Jo Ann at 917-853-4719 or joanngny Photoshop Elements. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 p.m.. All are Call Eileen Stoudt at 914-633-1695 to @aol.com. invited to learn about the new series and enroll. Zumba with Julia: Want to lose Information, Referrals and Assistance program. After-school Introduction to Acting: that belly fat? Well here is your chance Regarding benefits applicable to Teen Dance: Saturday, Sept. 13, at Grades 3–6 Children learn to express them- to Zumba with Julia. It’s a high-energy seniors, we are more than happy to provide 7:30. Dances for sixth, seventh and eighth selves via theater, song and dance in a Zumba workout for an hour. Saturdays, 10 information, referrals and assistance in grades who live on City Island or attend warm atmosphere. Call Eileen at 914-633- a.m. $10 per class. For questions, call 917- filling out forms and applying for certain P.S. 175. Come join your friends for a 1695 to enroll. 601-5514. programs. Call Patty at 718-885-0727 or night of fun and music. With DJ Bowie ADULT PROGRAMS Zumba with Letti: Thursdays, 5:30 drop by the center. Stivala. p.m. Letti’s very creative class is a real Aerobics with Mary: Sunday, Mon- Caregiver Support Teen Pizza Night: Friday, Sept. 26, calorie burner and a blast. Classes are $10. at 7 p.m. A get-together for teenagers with day, Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. If you are caring for someone or if you Stay strong with cross fit/aerobic strength Call Lettie at 917-292-4228 for more infor- pizza and apple cider. Come help make mation. know someone who is caring for another, pizza and other treats. training. Call Mary Immediato at 718-885- Patty Grondahl we have some supportive services that 0793 AFA Certified. might be helpful, including respite, escort NEW PROGRAMS Belly Dance/Shimmy By the Sea with assistance and help with shopping. Please City Island Culinary Club: Wednes- Kristin, aka Gypsy Curves, Sundays, 4 p.m. PSS City Island Senior Center call Patty at 718-885-0727. $20 per class the sixth class is free. Call day, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. From sauces to Presbyterian Senior Services (PSS) Kristin Amezquita at 646-625-1575 for Transportation Services seafood to vegetables, explore varieties of enhances the quality of life for older adults, information. Off-Island shopping trips include Shop food and aspects of food preparation with caregivers and families by providing infor- Chair Yoga with Michael: Thursdays, Rite, Bay Plaza, Stop & Shop, Target, other people who love to cook and Chef mation, services and support. Our goal is 9:30 a.m. Stretch and flex with an easy Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, Empire City Michael Proietti. For information, call to promote independence by helping them combination of yoga, tai chi and pilates and more. See our monthly calendar for Michael at 646-296-3102. remain healthy, engaged and connected. beginning Sept. 11. For more information, specific dates. The suggested contribution Art Classes for Children: Saturday, We are not your everyday senior center! call Betty at 718-885-1095. for a round trip is $1 on City Island and 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Explore drawing, All programs, classes and services are Chess Club: Meets each Thursday at $2.50 off-Island shopping trips. Anyone painting and sculpture: Study Van Gogh, available to anyone 60 and over. Lunch 7 p.m. Chess taught, played and discussed. over 60 is encouraged to take advantage of Picasso and Leonardo daVinci. For ages is served every day from 11:30 to 12:30, All levels welcome. Come on in! Avoid our door-to-door transportation services. 7 to 12 with Lorraine Cantori (914-552- catered by Scavello’s. T.V. Have fun. Call Bill at 718-541-3995 Call Tony at 347-834-6466 for pickup or 5268). Classes begin Sept. 20. The center is located at 116 City Island City Island Civic Association: Meets trips. Francesca’s Shamanic Drumming Avenue in Grace Church Hall and is open at 7:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every Patty Attis Ceremony and Ritual will take you to a from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Fri- month. place of self discovery and healing. Fran- day. Call Patty at 718-885-0727 to receive City Island Culinary Club: See Hutchinson River Restoration cesca Rev. RPP. CRE, Board Certified a detailed monthly calendar featuring trips, above. Project Polarity/CS, is a Shamanic healer of the events and activities. Programs are funded Francesca’s Shamanic Drumming: soul. Her goal is to heal and help a person by Presbyterian Senior Services and the It’s not surprising that in 1999 the Depart- See above. feel whole again through spiritual journey- NYC Department for the Aging. ment of Environmental Conservation listed Parenting Group: Last Tuesday at 7 ing. Journeying is the ability to travel to Wednesday, Oct. 1, Health Fair Part the Hutchinson River as one of the state’s 2: Shingles shots (requires advance regis- most polluted waterways. HRRP has been tration), mammography van, eye testing, working to change this, and our mission is pharmaceutical review of medicines, cho- to clean up the river and restore its green- lesterol testing, blood pressure monitoring. ways. The river, named for Anne Marbury September Physical Exercise Hutchinson, Puritan foremother of separation of church and state, free speech and women’s The exercise program offers classes at rights, whose last days were lived near what is various levels of fitness. Drop in and try now Co-Op City and Eastchester, flows down one of our classes for yourself. Rhythm from Scarsdale for eight miles and empties and Drums: Mondays at 10:15 a.m.; Car- into Eastchester Bay at the southern tip of City dio Fitness: Tuesdays at 9:15 a.m.; Yoga Island. Stretch: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.; Arthri- We all share this beautiful river, so let’s all tis Workshop: Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m., share in its cleanup at the Thomas Pell Wild- Zumba: Thursdays at 9:15 a.m.; Fit for life Sanctuary on Sunday, Sept. 21, starting Life: Fridays at 9 a.m.; Line Dancing: at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the west Fridays at 12:30. Yoga Stretch, Rhythm corner of City Island Road in Pelham Bay and Drums, Line Dancing and Arthritis workshop classes are free. The suggested Continued on page 12 Page Twelve The Island Current September 2014

Organization News Garden Club of City Island traffic on the narrow Fordham Street and Continued from page 11 On the Sound King Avenue, which will undoubtedly in- The Garden Club of City Island enjoyed Continued from page 3 crease once the condominium units are occu- Park by the traffic light and bus stop, diago- its member luncheon in July at the City Civic Association was assured that it would pied. In the meantime, construction vehicles nally across from Bronx Equestrian Center. Island Yacht Club, where Judy Judson was not remain open to the public past sunset, a will have to contend with a temporary bridge Parking for the cleanup will be available inducted as the club’s new president. Judy responsibility of the condominium board. to the Island and several narrow roads and free of charge at Turtle Cove Golf Center, 1 has been club treasurer and has worked on Although many Island residents seem tight corners. It has been proposed that con- struction materials be brought to the site by City Island Road. Special thanks to Anthony the Beautification Committee and the Help- pleased that this will be an upscale develop- water, which may serve as a solution once Esposito of the Golf Center for his continu- ing Hands Auxiliary, so she brings great ment, concerns continue to be voiced about the barges now on the shore are removed. ing help and support. background to her new role. Sign up (but come even if you don’t!) Members of the club have spent the sum- tion of white with innocence and purity en- by emailing HRRP President Eleanor Rae, mer closely watching our planters along City sured that certain garments were usually that [email protected], or by calling Vio- Island Avenue. How lush they are! Many of color, even as white dresses moved in and out let Smith, Vice President, at 718-885-0978. the planters are tended by residents or busi- of fashion. In this new periodic series featur- Canoes and lifejackets will be provided nesses owners who water when they can, ing graduate-level intern projects at BPMM, by Park Rangers Supervisor Jessica Carrero and their efforts are very much appreci- Bard Graduate Center student Claire McRee and her staff for those boating to sanctuary ated. Often, however, some planters are not will discuss the history of white as a color for sites, while cleanup of the beach and shore tended and need more care. Part of the solu- baby clothes, everyday and wedding dresses, and more. Clothing from the BPMM collec- for those who prefer staying on land will tion is that we have purchased a 50-gallon also take place. Proper footwear (it may be tion will also be on view. Registration re- water tank, attached a hose to it, and set it quested. Free. muddy), sun hat, sunscreen and bug protec- up in the back of one of our member’s cars. Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day, tion are recommended. Water, grabbers and When the summer heat seems to be taking a Saturday, Sept. 27, 12 to 4 p.m. Bartow-Pell additional help will be provided by Park toll on those beautiful purple petunias and once again participates in Museum Day Live, Administrator Marianne Anderson and staff; lime-colored sweet potato vines, off we go Bartow-Pell Events an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Mag- snacks, gloves, cleanup bags and digging up and down the avenue to give them a good First Friday! Music + Bronx Trolley on azine in which museums across the country tools will be provided. drink. We are particularly proud of how suc- Friday, Sept. 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. open their doors for free. Enjoy guided tours Toby Z. Liederman cessful this year’s plantings have proved to In partnership with the Bronx Mu- at quarter past the hour. Visit www.smithso- be, and we continue to do maintenance of sic Heritage Center, BPMM is delighted to nianmag.com/museumday for details. Free. the Island’s public areas as well. Our own welcome Salieu Suso and Malang Jobarteh, Birding at Bartow, Saturday, Sept. 27, AARP Chapter 318 3:30 p.m. Join naturalist and photographer members’ gardens have been just luxuriant both kora players and griots—traditional sto- Welcome back to all our members for rytellers—from Gambia. Enjoy the music, Debbie Becker on a trail walk as the great this summer, and it seems to be the result fall migration gets under way with hawks, our first meeting this fall on Wednesday, explore the mansion, stroll the garden, and of all the snow we had last winter, which savor light refreshments. The free Bronx eagles, warblers, and hummingbirds return- Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. at Trinity United Method- invigorated the perennials. Trolley makes an hourly loop from the #6 ing to their winter residences. Registration ist Church hall on Bay Street. This will be a And so we move toward the fall look- Pelham Bay Park subway station to BPMM requested. Cost: $10 adults; $8 seniors, stu- regular meeting followed by bingo. Our sec- ing forward to our first meeting of the new to City Island starting at 5:25. Registration dents, and members. ond meeting of the month will be on Sept. season on Monday, Sept. 8. Member Jane requested. Cost $10 adults; $8 seniors and Be sure to take advantage of this year’s 17; we will meet at the Pelham Cemetery at Protzman will be presenting a slide show students; members free. change to become a Centennial Member; 12:30 p.m. for our annual 9/11 service, fol- entitled “Gardens Gardens, Everywhere.” Yoga in the Orangerie—Fall Series. Fri- dues are $100 (rather than $180) and there lowed by cake and coffee in the church hall. Jane is a world traveler and photographer days, Sept. 5, 12, 19; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; are many great member events coming up, Please mark your calendars and come to our who recently exhibited her photographs at Nov. 7, 14; 7 to 8:15 a.m. Intermediate Level; including a cocktail reception in Septem- ber and a special trip to the historic house meetings, which are on the first and third the City Island Nautical Museum in a show 8:45 to10 a.m. Beginner Level. Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. Bring a The benefits of yoga are well known: de- Edgewater in October. For more informa- called “Water Water Everywhere,” and she tion, to become a member, or to register for friend. All are welcome. stress, get strong and flexible and have fun! has now culled her images to show us some any events, please call 718-885-1461 or email Rosetta Woods Deepen your practice in a steady, mindful of the gardens she has visited around the approach at the intermediate level or learn [email protected]. globe. the basics in the beginner class. Taught by Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is locat- American Legion Ladies Auxilary On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the club will certified Anusara® yoga teacher Ann Casap- ed at 895 Shore Road in Pelham Bay Park. tour Wave Hill, a beautiful 28-acre public ini in a serene, sunlit space. Ten-class series; The mansion and carriage house are open to I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable garden and cultural center in the Bronx over- class size limited to 12. Please bring your the public for guided tours on Wednesday, summer. Our first meeting will be held on looking the Hudson River and the Palisades. own mat. Registration and pre-payment re- Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Post. We are looking forward to a year packed quired. Cost $180 for series; members $150. The gardens and grounds are open daily The clambake will be held on Saturday, with informative meetings, plant swaps, Urban Park Ranger Hike, Sunday, Sept. from 8:30 a.m. to dusk. Mansion admission is $5 adults, $3 seniors and students; free for Sept. 6, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Please contact great trips and the camaraderie we share 21, 1 p.m. Historic New York: The Estates of Pelham Bay Park. Once there were many children under six. Visiting the garden and the Post for details and reservations. through gardening. As always, we welcome mansions on the shores of Pelham Bay; now grounds is free. Hope to see everyone there. prospective new members to attend meet- Laura Booth only Bartow-Pell remains. Learn about the ings, learn what we do and how they can other grand country estates that neighbored participate, and perhaps join us in our City American Legion Post #156 Bartow-Pell on this fascinating hike with Helping you Island beautification efforts. an Urban Park Ranger. Comfortable shoes perform better one The next regular meeting will be held on Barbara Harrison or boots, water, and a light snack recom- muscle Monday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Dues ($50) mended. Meets at parking lot. Registration at a time... are now due. requested. Free. The fire escape was sanded and repainted St. Mary’s Thrift Shop Local Author Spotlight, Tuesday, Sept. Pirraglia by Ray Olmeda, who also painted the rail- 23, 7:30 p.m. Jan Johnsen, landscape de- Chiropractic ings and doors around the Post. St. Mary’s Thrift Shop will have its Grand signer and author, discusses her most recent Thank you to Jimmy Livingston for Fall Opening on Thursday, Sept. 18, from book, “Heaven is a Garden: Designing Se- and Athletic Performance painting the lines in the parking lot. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New and used clothing, rene Spaces for Inspiration and Reflection.” Enhancement The annual clambake will be held on shoes, bags, linens and household appli- A professional landscape designer and win- Theresa L. Pirraglia, DC Saturday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 11 p.m. Price is ances, plus CDs, tapes, records, books, toys, ner of the 2014 Merit Award of the Asso- Certified A.R.T. Provider $55 with open bar and $45 without. games and our new and used bric-a-brac ciation of Professional Landscape Designers Save the date! Saturday, Nov. 22, is the will be displayed. Enjoy our complimentary (APLD), Jan also teaches at the New York 1 Radisson Plaza • Suite 709 95th anniversary dinner, which will be held coffee and crumpets while shopping. The Botanical Garden and is an adjunct profes- at the Morris Yacht and Beach Club. Details sor at Columbia University. Registration re- New Rochelle, NY 10801 thrift shop will be open on Sept. 20, 25 and will follow. quested. Cost $10 adults; $8 seniors and stu- 914-738-2696 Fax: 914-738-2465 The air conditioners are now in full 27. And remember, donations are always dents; members free. [email protected] www.pirragliachiropractic.com working order. greatly appreciated. Young Scholars Talk, Wednesday, Sept. Football season is here. Come and enjoy Arlene Byrne 24, 4 p.m. Paleness, Purity, Cleanness: IRONMAN PERFORMANCE TEAM TEAM CHIROPRACTOR FOR the game and see what is happening at the White Clothing in the 19th and Early 20th FORDHAM UNIVERSITY & Post. Centuries. Over a century ago, the associa- MANHATTAN COLLEGE The VA accepts clothing donations for City Island Theater Group our veterans. Donations can be dropped off at the Post or brought over to the fourth floor The City Island Theater Group is proud of the VA hospital in Kingsbridge. Female to present “Evita,” with music by Andrew clothing is especially needed. The Post is Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice over not accepting book donations at this time. the first three weekends in November. Cast- We are now on the web. Our new web- ing is in process, and rehearsals are set to site is Post156.com. start immediately after Labor Day. This pro- We have space for your next party and duction is being directed by Nick Sala, with can accommodate up to 80 people. Members music direction by Heather Edwards, stage receive a discount on all hall rentals. Call design and lights by Joe Burck, and costumes Joe Goonan at 718-885-1637. by Carol McCabe and Cheryl Brinker. Per- All retired flags should be dropped off at the Post in the mailbox by the flagpole. formances are scheduled for Nov. 7, 8, 9, 14, Tune in to WVOX 1460AM to hear Post 15, 16, 20, 21 and 22 in Grace Church Hall. #156’s radio ad about joining the American Stop by CITG’s table at the City Island Legion. The commercial can be heard on Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday and Sunday, Thursday, Sept. 11, from 7 to 10 a.m. and 6 Sept. 13 and 14, and get a free raffle ticket for to 9 p.m. chances to win two tickets to “Evita.” John Muhlfeld Mary McIntyre September 2014 The Island Current Page Thirteen

Charles). Keating encourages his students to live their lives boldly, but this philosophy leads to an unexpected tragedy. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, includ- ing Best Picture and Best Actor for Williams; it won one, for Tom Schulman’s original screenplay. Cadillac Man (1989) is a quirky com- edy about a stereotypical fast-talking car salesman Joey O’Brien (Williams), who has a compassionate side that is irresistible to women. During a huge sale at his dealer- ship, he is expected to sell a lot of cars or Remembering Robin Williams lose his job. His day is interrupted by Larry Following the recent, tragic death of (Tim Robbins), the insanely jealous husband Robin Williams, his family asked that people of dimwitted showroom receptionist Donna not dwell on his death but celebrate his life. (Annabella Sciorra). When a hostage situation He was best known as a zany comedian who ensues, Joey realizes that it’s up to him to use came into the public eye with the television his wits to persuade Larry not to kill anyone. series Mork and Mindy. Although some of Awakenings (1990) is based on a true his films are comedies, he also demonstrated story by City Island resident neurologist Oli- his dazzling performance range as an excel- ver Sacks. The film stars Williams as the lent dramatic actor. Sacks-like character, Dr. Malcolm Sayer, who The World According to Garp (1982) takes a job at a Bronx psychiatric hospital in 1969, where he is takes care of several seem- is the film version of John Irving’s novel of This photograph of Robin Williams with Oliver Sacks, whose character he played ingly catatonic patients who begin to respond the same name. Williams had the title role as in the film version of “Awakenings,” was taken in October 1989 by Debby Kall on to his painstaking guidance. Sayer is given an aspiring novelist who is the son of unmar- Rochelle Street, the location used for several scenes. ried, unconventional feminist Jenny Fields permission to test a new drug on one of his (Glenn Close in her film debut), who often patients, Leonard Lowe (Robert DeNiro), right-wing Senator Keeley (Gene Hackman) ing medicine. overshadows him. He is successful and hap- who gradually comes out of his shell, and this and his naive wife, Louise (Dianne Wiest). Insomnia (2002) is set in a small Alas- pily married to his college sweetheart, Helen encourages Sayers to administer the drug to Featured are Christine Baranski as Katharine, kan town where Los Angeles detectives Will Holm (Mary Beth Hurt). The film features the other patients under his care. Val’s biological mother, and Hank Azaria as Dormer (Al Pacino) and his partner, Hap John Lithgow as Roberta Muldoon, a trans- The Fisher King (1991) stars Jeff Bridges the hilarious Greek house boy Agador. Eckhart (Martin Donovan), have arrived to sexual ex-football player. Both Close and as Jack Lucas, a totally self-absorbed, coarse- Williams received his only Oscar win for assist the police chief (Paul Dooley). A young Lithgow received Oscar nominations. mouthed radio talk show host, whose career his fine supporting role in Good Will Hunt- woman has been killed, and Will and Hap are Moscow on the Hudson (1984) stars is in ruins. He lives with Anne Napolitano ing (1997), which stars Matt Damon in the supposed to help crack the case. They are fol- Williams as Vladimir Ivanoff, a Rus- (Mercedes Ruehl’s Oscar-winning role), the title role as an intellectually gifted MIT jani- lowed by an eager young detective, Ellie Burr sian saxophone player in a circus, who is owner of a run-down, neighborhood video tor. Will is “discovered” by MIT Professor (Hilary Swank). Although he doesn’t appear torn between a sweet home life and being store. While Jack is on a drunken spree, his Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard), who rescues until halfway through the film, Williams is oppressed by his society. When the cir- life is saved by Parry (Williams), ironically a him from police custody on the condition Walter Finch a small-time crime novelist who cus visits New York, Williams goes on a tragic victim of Jack’s previous misfortunes. that Will study with him and get therapy. happens to be the murderer. shopping trip to Bloomingdale’s—where he Jack tries to atone for what happened by help- Psychotherapist Sean McGuire (Williams) In One Hour Photo (2002), Williams impulsively decides to defect. He is given a ing Parry meet Lydia, the girl of his dreams challenges Will emotionally, especially when has the very creepy role as Parrish, the con- place to stay by security guard Lionel With- (Amanda Plummer). Healing is the central Will falls for Skylar (Minnie Driver), a Brit- trol-freak manager of a one-hour photo stand erspoon (Cleavant Derricks) and falls for theme of this film, filled with fascinating ish medical student. Ben Affleck plays Will’s in the Sav-Mart superstore, which allows him fellow immigrant Lucia Lombardo (Maria over-the-top imagery, as well as a not-to-be supportive best friend, Chuckie. to peer into the lives of his customers. He Conchita Alonso). It is interesting to note missed transformation of Grand Central Sta- If you like to cry at movies, get out the becomes obsessed with the Yorkin family, that virtually every character he meets in the tion into a giant ballroom. tissue box for What Dreams May Come especially the son, Jakob (Dylan Smith), and film is from a country other than the United In the Disney animated film Aladdin (1998). It stars Williams and Annabella Sci- his beautiful, smiling mother, Nina (Connie States. (1992) Williams’s hilarious voice of the Genie orra as Chris and Anne Nielson, soul mates Nielsen). When Parrish discovers that Nina Williams received an Oscar nomina- is the main attraction. After a sultan (Douglas who marry, have children, and then have to is upset with her husband, Will (Michael tion for his role as DJ Adrian Cronauer in Seale) gives his daughter, Jasmine (Linda deal with unbearable tragedy. Yet this is visu- Vartan), he starts stalking Will. As his life Good Morning Vietnam (1987). Broadcast- Larkin), three days to find a husband, she ally the most original and lushly gorgeous starts to unravel, the audience is riveted by ing over the Armed Forces Radio in 1965, he escapes the palace and encounters the street- cinematic feats I’ve ever witnessed. To watch Williams’s outstanding performance. instantly becomes the most popular DJ in the savvy urchin Aladdin (Scott Weinger), who an artist paint a magnificent landscape and The Night Listener (2006) explores a country, much to the consternation of Lieu- charms his way into her heart. While the see a person who has crossed to the other side shadowy region between truth and fiction. tenant Steven Hauk (Bruno Kirby) and Ser- sultan’s Vizier, Jafar (Jonathan Freeman), sloshing through the not-yet-dried paint on Gabriel Noone (Robin Williams), a middle- geant Major Dickerson (J.T. Walsh). This is weaves a spell so that he may marry Jasmine the canvas is stunning to the eyes and imagi- aged writer with a radio show and a founder- a tour-de-force role that displays Williams’s and become sultan himself, Aladdin discov- nation. In this excruciatingly sad film, we see ing relationship—his younger boyfriend, Jess brilliant comedic prowess. ers the Genie’s lamp in a cave, rubs it, and love’s power propelling a husband through an (Bobby Cannavale), has just moved out— In Dead Poets Society (1989) Williams sets the mystical entity free. With the Genie’s original visualization of heaven and hell. strikes up a long-distance friendship with plays an unconventional educator, John Keat- help, Aladdin begins his quest to defeat Jafar Patch Adams (1998) is the fact-based a teenager named Pete (Rory Culkin), who ing, who introduces his prep school students and win the hand of the princess. story of an unconventional physician who claims to be one of Gabriel’s biggest fans. to the wonders of poetry and free thinking Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) stars Williams attempted to heal patients with laughter. Wil- The boy, who has AIDS, is also the author of at the Welton Academy in the year 1959. His as Daniel Hillard, an eccentric actor who liams stars in the title role as Hunter Adams, a memoir describing the horrific sexual abuse students include aspiring writer Todd (Ethan specializes in dubbing voices for cartoon a troubled young man whose experiences in he suffered before he was adopted by Donna Hawke), aspiring actor Neil (Robert Sean characters. When Daniel’s wife, Miranda a mental institution in the late 1960s con- (Toni Collette), a kind-hearted nurse. When Leonard) and hopeless romantic Knox (Josh (Sally Field), files for divorce, his make-up vince him to become a doctor. He dedicates Noone goes to see him, Donna is overly pro- artist brother Frank (Harvey Fierstein) helps his life to providing emotional and spiritual tective, and the visit segues into an ending disguise him as Mrs. Iphegenia Doubtfire, relief along with medical care. Adams clowns with a twist. City Island Deli a stern but caring Scottish nanny, so that around for his patients and gets to know them At the time of Robin Williams’s death, Miranda will hire him to take care of the chil- personally. Although his efforts seem to four films in which he appears were in post- & Pizza dren. Pierce Brosnan is on hand as Miranda’s work wonders and the hospital nursing staff production: Absolutely Anything (voice of new boyfriend, Stu. is grateful for the levity Adams provides, Dennis the Dog), Night at the Museum: Catering For All Occasions In Birdcage (1996), Williams plays Up to 8 Foot Heroes his methods alienate his uptight roommate, Secret of the Tomb (Teddy Roosevelt), Armand Goldman, a gay cabaret owner who, Mitch (Philip Seymour Hoffman, another Merry Friggin’ Christmas (Mitch) and The Try Our Full Line of Pizza, with his drag queen companion (Nathan actor who died tragically), as well as the staff Angriest Man in Brooklyn (Henry Alt- Calzones & Take Out Dinners Lane), agrees to put up a false straight front so and faculty of his school. Adams’s antics put mann). 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to three years in some cases. represents an investment in themselves or Talk to your financial advisor. Do 3. If your child opts to be a public their children. I’m against foolish student some research outside of the promotional servant, there is a loan-forgiveness pro- debt, paying tuition for a school that isn’t materials you get in the mail. By no means gram to reduce or wipe out their debt. going to reward with a high-paying job. I’m consider this article as anything more than 4. There are nearly countless pay- against not taking a good look at my child a taste of the options and responsibilities back schedules available to reduce the as a student and making the hard decision you have as a parent and guardian of your monthly payments to a manageable level. that maybe college isn’t the right option. child’s future. Protect Yourself Do not co-sign a student loan. Should your child default on the loan, the lenders will come after your assets. If you want to BP Urges Enrollment in help pay down your child’s loans, do so on Student Loans your own. Don’t sign anything that ties you “Forever Graffiti-Free” Program to that note. A Parent’s Guide Do not deplete your retirement assets Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Before 2007 it was possible to get a to either pay your child’s tuition or pay rize NYCEDC program staff to enter their Jr. is urging all property owners to enroll mortgage from somebody just for having down the student loans. If you are like property for the purposes of cleaning any in the City’s graffiti removal program, a pulse. As the demand for a housing rose, most Americans, you have probably under- accessible graffiti found on the property ex- Graffiti Free NYC (GFNYC). This is the terior. The one-time authorization covers all wacky products were created to meet the saved for your retirement. Don’t compound City’s first full-time street-by-street graffi- future graffiti at the specified location until demand (such as no income-verification the problem by giving the money to your ti-removal program, a service provided by consent is removed or property ownership is mortgages). That dynamic is repeating child’s college or lender. In effect you are itself with the burgeoning student debt NYC Economic Development Corporation transferred. asking your children to support you when (NYCEDC) on behalf of the city of New problem. Everybody wants to go to college, “Graffiti turns lovely neighborhoods you no longer can earn a living. It’s a hor- York. The program provides free graffiti but with American savings at all-time lows, into eyesores,” says Sanitation Commis- rible obligation to put on a young person. removal to affected commercial, residen- either drained by economic forces or never sioner Kathryn Garcia. “And no one wants tial and industrial properties throughout the saved in the first place, the only way this Refinancing Options to live in an area that’s been aesthetically five boroughs. appetite can be slated is with borrowing. Once a child is out of school and work- vandalized. That’s why the Graffiti Free “Graffiti is a blighted condition that New York Program has become a critical There is only one way to reduce stu- ing at a “real job,” certain options open up changes the overall aesthetics of neighbor- tool to improving the quality of life in many dent debt to a manageable level, and that is for refinancing the student loans. hoods,” the Borough President said, “often communities around the city. I encourage not to incur it in the first place. Federal Loans giving the impression that a neighborhood all property owners to participate in the Save the Smart Way Although there are no government is unsafe and ignored. Graffiti decreases Graffiti Free NYC Program to help keep If you have a few years to go before refinancing options for federal loans, there property values and discourages business their property clean of graffiti. By working your child goes to college, that’s great! are many options for repaying the notes. investment and employment opportunities together, we can all make a difference for a Invest in a 529 program. This is named It’s very easy to adjust your payment throughout the community. I urge all prop- cleaner, greener New York.” for a provision in the tax code that allows schedule to your income level. The website erty owners to take a few minutes to enroll A PDF version of the enrollment form you to put almost as much as you want in also allows you to allocate more of your in this program and help keep The Bronx can be found at http://www.nyc.gov/html/ a tax-deferred account. You can deduct the payments to the higher interest loans. In clean and beautiful.” cau/downloads/pdf/graffiti_waiver.pdf. An payments into the 529 from your current addition, the Feds allow you to defer pay- By completing a “Forever Graffiti online form can be found at https://a002- income, and the amount grows with no ments, which is a nice option to have in Free” form, property owners will autho- oomwap.nyc.gov/graffiti/OnlineFGF/On- taxes imposed on any gains. It’s a sweet your back pocket if you lose your job in lineFGFEdit. deal all around. The Feds impose a strict today’s uncertain world. hierarchy of expenses you can use it for, Federal loan forgiveness is limited to but thankfully, it covers the big stuff. a particular type of federal loan and for Even a minimally informed financial public service. It’s possible to convert other advisor can direct you to a 529 program. federal loans into the right program. It’s MrChimney.com Some states even allow you to start prepay- also limited to students who have made TowBOAT/U.S. ing tuition. 120 payments (10 years) on their loans. The public service is not limited to govern- Cleaning & Repairs City Island Reduce Tuition by Acting Rationally ment agencies. There are certain not-for- Let’s put things in perspective. Not profit organizations that can qualify you 718-329-3296 everyone either needs to go to college or for this program. Like most governmental 800-834-3155 is capable of going to college. If your child programs, you’ll need to read the fine print is doing just okay in high school, maybe to see if and how you qualify. he or she can go to community college for a couple of years and transfer to a better Private Refinancing school when maturity sets in. There are traditional lenders that can Okay, but what if your child is very refinance student loans. The same caveats bright. Ask yourself what the long-term apply to these loans as regular student plan is. Is your child going to be a com- loans. First, student loans do not magically puter engineer or a history teacher? With a change when refinanced. They remain starting salary of $20,000, history teachers student loans, which means that they are are going to have a rough time covering very difficult to discharge in bankruptcy. $50,000 in student loans. As smart as your Second, if you refinance a federal loan, child might be, as high-paying a career as be prepared to lose the benefits (like they are shooting for, no one can afford a payment deferrals and income matching $100,000 student loan bill. payment plans). Third, be prepared to be underwhelmed. Even with excellent credit, Get Involved in Your Child’s Decision pristine record of payments in the past and The days of a child finding his or a good job, at best you’ll lower your inter- her way in college are long gone. You est by only a couple of points. It’s a real must make the effort to understand the savings to be sure, but the dollars only add choices your child is making. Children up over the long term. are bombarded with college solicitations, and sadly, many schools are just diploma Other Lending Options mills. If the federal loan system made any SoFi, Social Finance, Inc., is a unique sense, loans to good schools would have a lender. It solicits funds from the alumni of very low interest rate and loans to medi- different schools and then lends the money ocre ones would have commensurately to other alumni of that same school. The higher interest rates. No one goes to school major knock on this organization is that intending to default on student loans, but the process is very slow. The rates offered attending an unexceptional school with a in general are lower than traditional pri- vague major is a very good way to do it. vate refinancing. Once loans are paid off, borrowers are solicited to reinvest in SoFi Exhaust Federal Loan Options to help other alumni borrowers. It’s an A pro-business Congress has made it interesting business model, which is only a extremely difficult to shed student debt in couple of years in operation, but it is grow- AUTO DETAILING - SAT. & SUN. ONLY a bankruptcy. This is why private lenders ing exponentially. fall all over themselves to make it super Another interesting lender is cuStudent easy for your child to take out a loan with Loans. This is a not-for-profit loan con- them. You should take out every nickel of solidation program administered by credit federal loans available to your child before unions for credit union members. If you succumbing to these wolves. In spite of belong to a credit union, this is by far your obscenely high interest rates for a govern- best option. mental product, federal loans offer some clear advantages: Final Thoughts 1. Interest usually doesn’t accrue Student debt is a personal choice. It’s until the child graduates or drops out. the result of wanting something and not 2. If your child cannot find a job having the money to do it now. I’m not upon graduation or thereafter, the pro- against student debt per se, because every- grams allow a deferral in payments for up one’s situation is different. For many, it September 2014 The Island Current Page Fifteen

By JOHN SHERIDAN and MARIA SUTHERLAND

because that difference—one minute ver- Watch or Warning? sus ten minutes—would account for a 14 Meteorologists these days just can’t percent higher average of sustained wind leave well enough alone. Just when we speeds in the United States than in the rest were beginning to get a handle on some of of the world. And you thought our hur- their most popular weather words and catch ricanes were stronger because they were phrases, they have to go ahead and intro- made in America. duce new jargon into the lexicon, such as A tropical storm is the tropical cyclone an extreme weather event or a polar vortex. one notch below a hurricane. It’s good to And who can forget the subtle shift away know this, because the imminent arrival of from global warming to climate change? tropical storms is what the National Hur- It’s almost as if they do it on purpose; as if ricane Center (NHC) uses to distinguish getting the forecast right has become less a between a watch and a warning. It works priority than talking about weather in sexy this way: 48 hours before the anticipated new ways. onset of tropical storm force winds (i.e., It isn’t as if there isn’t plenty to talk 39–73 mph, sustained) the NHC issues a about already where our weather is con- hurricane watch. Like a ticker tape on TV, cerned. Take a regular old hurricane, for they scroll along the bottom of our screens, example. A hurricane is not simply a tropi- alerting us to their decrees. A hurricane cal cyclone with sustained wind speeds of warning, on the other hand, is issued 36 74 mph or higher. There is such a thing hours before the anticipated onset of a trop- as the Saffir-Simpson scale, which breaks ical storm. NHC does it this way so that hurricanes down into five categories. A there is ample time to prepare for potential category 1 hurricane has sustained wind hurricanes. speeds of 74 through 95 mph; a category You’ve got to give the folks at the 2 hurricane has sustained wind speeds of National Hurricane Center a lot of credit. 96 through 110 mph; and, as if those aren’t Not only do they do dangerous stuff like bad enough, categories 3, 4 and 5 are con- fly airplanes into the eyes of nasty storms sidered major hurricanes, with sustained all in the name of delivering the public the wind speeds within the ranges of 111 most accurate weather-related information through 129 mph, 130 through 156 mph, possible, they do so using vocabulary that and 157 mph or higher, respectively. is clear and concise, tried and true. We sus- Sustained wind speeds is another inter- pect you’d never hear an employee of the esting little locution. In the United States, NHC refer to an extreme weather event or sustained wind speeds are calculated by call a post-tropical cyclone (as Hurricane finding the average wind speed of the air Sandy was officially declared by NHC that is moving 10 meters above the ground before it made landfall in New Jersey in over a period of time equal to one minute. 2012) a superstorm. They have too much For most of the rest of the world, however, respect for the language and the weather the calculation is completed over a ten they love. minute period of time. This is significant

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Back-to-School Tips for In the Garden Parents and Teachers By MARY COLBY By JOHN SCARDINA Here are five things every parent would children, and sometimes this blinds us do well to remember about teachers: when faced with the necessary discipline 1) Teaching really is “rocket science”— that teachers must administer. and brain science, too! There is research- 2) Parenting is the most important based practice that goes into good teaching, work many of us will ever do, and thus and teachers strive to be up-to-date in the we can all use the help and support of one “best practices” of their field. another on this journey. 2) Teaching is a calling as well as a 3) We live in a culture where shame, profession. We educators feel “called” to embarrassment, and sarcasm are common do what we do: to provide a service to the in the media. We parents don’t want this for next generation—education—that is more our children, and our classrooms need to be important than money or power for our safe havens that are free of these unneces- children’s future happiness. sary challenges. 3) Teaching demands rigorous prepara- 4) Parents are humans too. We appreci- tion for each day in the classroom. Today’s ate affirmations, respect and constructive young people, “technology natives” who comments on how we are doing. have grown up with the Internet, cell 5) There is indeed a “learning trian- phones, and social media, won’t do well gle”—parent/teacher/student—and we must Photo by MARY COLBY with old lesson plans and rote learning. do our share as teachers to complement Lucy in her new meadow garden. 4) Teachers are humans too, and we what is happening in the home. appreciate affirmations, respect, and con- Wishing everyone a great start to the A New City Island Garden was important to write about it, as the plants structive comments on how we are doing. school year! that were chosen took off at a terrific rate and To make a new garden that reaches 5) There is a “learning triangle”—par- City Islander John Scardina is a child are extremely happy in their new home. fullness and maturity takes a few years, but ent/teacher/student—and we must do our development specialist, school psycholo- The garden is by the water in full sun, when the conditions—weather and soil—are share as parents to complement what is gist, and parent educator. Check out his and the soil is a mix of sand and loam; the just right and the plants are site-specific, the happening in the classroom. website at www.ThinkLaughLearn.com ph factor (alkalinity/acidity) is neutral at 7. result can be nothing short of miraculous. And here are five things that every and join his parent support groups at the Five beds were cut in oblong shapes in the That was my experience this summer in teacher would do well to remember about CI Community Center (usually the last lawn, leaving the grass as paths between making a meadow garden for Lucy and Herb. parents: Tuesday of the month). them. The idea was to create the illusion of Since the garden exists on City Island, I felt it 1) All parents want the best for their a full meadow when viewed from the house but to be able to access the beds easily from all directions. A line of junipers and pines, survivors of Sandy, grace the property as a backdrop. In all probability there will be other storms, so plants were chosen for their sustainability in saline conditions. Grasses are essential to a meadow, and the smallest of them, the prairie dropseed, were purchased from Neil Diboll’s Prairie Nursery (www.prairienursery.com), which has a great staff to help you, and the plants come small but robust. The dropseed were planted around the perimeter of the beds to form what will eventually be a loose bound- ary or border. Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ (dwarf fountain grass) came second for a fuller grass with fuzzy cat tails, followed by the tall, graceful Calamagrostis x acute- flora ‘Karl Foerester,’ of which we planted 25. City Island’s soil is naturally lean, so plants that don’t require a rich mixture are perfect candidates for successful plantings. All the sages, Russian, clary, and salvia superba, intermingle with the flat heads of yellow yar- row, euphorbia, silver artemisia, rudbeckia, aster, wild geranium and goldenrod. Seeds ordered from Chiltern Seeds in England (www.chilternseeds.co.uk) were then started early and planted out for extra color now and for bloom next spring. These included California poppies, tall see-through Verbena bonariensis and a relative of Queen Anne’s lace, which you will find under the name Amni Major (or bishop’s lace). And we picked a wonderful thistle, which is called teasel because it was used as a tool to tease out the knots in lamb’s wool. These will hold sway above the garden all next year. This fall the grasses will turn copper and gold, and into the winter the palette will be straw, tan, brown and violet. To complete the last season, in early spring small crocus bulbs will be added yellow and white, a pal- ette much loved by the owners. Muffy and Brandy, two ivory labradors, complete the scene, and if you blink you will think “Yes, here are the sheep and this is a meadow.” Lucy grows beautiful produce, and her new kitchen garden runs parallel to the meadow. It is alive with flowers and fantastic tomatoes of which I am sometimes the happy recipient. It is a gift to sit here and watch the wind pick up and the clouds sail away while picking an occasional weed with new friends and remember Rimbaud: No sooner had the notion of the Flood regained its composure, Than a hare paused amid the gorse and trembling bellflowers and said its prayer to the rainbow through the spider’s web. From “After the Flood” by Rimbaud (trans. John Ashbery). Mary Colby is available for consultation and for designing gardens. Call 917-804-4509. Page Eighteen The Island Current September 2014

to Warren, Ohio, where Rena taught art at the Rebecca Williams Community Center and YMCA and, wrote ads for several local businesses. She attended Kent State The Current will print obituaries free of charge upon noti- fication by a member of the deceased’s immediate family. Extension in Warren and received her BA Call 718-885-0760 or write to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY degree from Hiram College. She was active 10464, including your telephone number. at Central Christian Church, where she became Director of Religious Education. In 1966 Rena and Hans moved to New York City, where she received her MA in comparative religion from Columbia Uni- versity and Union Theological Seminary. While in New York, Rena worked for the National Council of Churches and did editorial work for the magazine “Women Artists News.” After they moved to City Island, Rena wrote and did photography for The Island Current. She also worked as a docent and attended classes at Purchase College, part of New York University. Dur- ing all these years, Rena did her art (draw- ing, painting, photography and pottery) and read extensively. She was also an avid feminist. Rena Hansen Rena was preceded in death by her Rena Hansen husband; she is survived by her son, James Former Island resident and Island Cur- C. Hansen, of St. John’s, Newfoundland; rent photographer Rena Hansen, 96, died daughter, Kirsten (Bob) Burkey of Cor- on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in Warren, tland, Ohio; her daughter-in-law, Alice Ohio, where she moved in 2004. Fordon Hansen of Traverse City, Michigan; Rena was born on Dec. 10, 1917, in her grandsons, Noah (Shaina) Hansen of Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the St. John’s, Newfoundland and Kyle (Lisa) late Colin and Tirzah (Caldwell) Odell. Burkey of Charlotte, North Carolina; and She attended art school in Detroit, Michi- her granddaughters, Elise (Pete) Magill gan, where she met her husband, Hans H. of McDonald, Ohio; Stacie Hansen of Hansen. After the wedding, they moved Pomfret, Connecticut; and Erica Hansen of Boston, Massachusetts; and eight great- grandchildren. Donations in Rena’s honor may be made to Trumbull Art Gallery, P.O. Box 888, Warren, Ohio 44482. Rena and Hans were a part of TAG from its beginning in the 1950s. Art was an important part of both their lives.

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Autumn Sinclair and Franklin, N.Y. Happy birthday(s) to Bay Street’s Jean Anderson, Ben DiGregorio and Bob Swieciki, who all celebrate on Sept. 12. Congratulations to Grace Kelly Kretzmer of Carroll Street. Her fabulous performance as Tracy Turnbladt in “Hair- spray” at the Tarrytown Music Hall made us so proud. Keep reaching for the stars! Lisa Marie Zoeller and Benjamin Lee All our love, Mama, Daddy and Paxton. Heben were married on Aug. 10, 2014. Birthday greetings on Sept. 5 to the Sail- maker’s Ann McGuire, with best wishes Long-time City Island residents Bette from the Swieciki family. and Ed Heben are both happy and proud to Baby Hunter is one year old! Happy announce the marriage of their son, Benja- birthday, sweetheart, with hugs, kisses and min Lee Heben, to Lisa Marie Zoeller of big birthday wishes with lots of love from Virginia Beach, Va. The knot was tied on Nonni and Pop. Aug. 10, 2014, at the Pippin Hill Winery in Good luck to Matt Bollati, who is start- Charlottesville, Va. ing his four-year doctorate program in Happy birthday wishes and kisses to physical therapy at Seton Hall University, our precious granddaughter, Alana Lydia with love from your proud family. Ribaudo, who turned four on July 9. So Maria Swieciki much love! Nonni and Pop. Happy September birthday to Mike Rauh, in training for his 36th New York City marathon, and to Dan Wright, new resident of Centre Street. As the son of John and Linda Wright, he’s bringing the “Wright” blood to City Island! Happy September birthday to my favorite aunt, Dot Bunyan. Love, Judy. The Bollati family is doubly happy to announce the July 9 births of twins, Claire Barbara and Dylan Richard Gut- man. Proud parents are Cathy Bollati Gutman and Craig Gutman, and thrilled big brother is Ryan Gutman. Beaming grandparents are Fordham Street’s Mary and Richard Bollati and Mike Gutman of Mohegan Lake, N.Y. The Gutman twins were born on July 9, Happy 28th birthday greetings on Sept. 2014. 2 to Stephen Swieciki, with love from Mom, Dad, Bobby and Maria Christina. Anniversary greetings on Sept. 5 to Bay Street’s Ben and Virginia DiGregorio, who are celebrating 66 years. Pell Place would like to welcome Autumn Violet Sinclair, fifth-generation City Islander in her family, born on July 14. Proud parents are Jessica and Andrew Sinclair, and grandparents are City Island’s Margaret Sinclair and the late J. B. Sinclair and Lorna and Kim Metzler of Ocala, Fl.,

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