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July August 2001 Second Class Permit Paid at Bronx, N.Y. USPS 114-590 Volume 30 Number 6 July-August 2001 One Dollar WET AND WONDERFUL FLEET WEEKEND Photos by Rick DeWitt and RENA HANSEN The rain could not dampen the nautical spirit of the Fleet Weekend 2001 participants and sponsors. Most events went off on schedule throughout the weekend, such as the Maritime Open House at P.S. 175 and the Maritime Heritage Awards Dinner at the Morris Yacht Club on Friday, June 1, both sponsored by IDEA (Innovative Directions: An Educational Alliance). On Saturday, festivities included the Chamber of Commerce Street Fair, the 5K Road Race and Fun Run, a nautical parade, chartered sails aboard Soundwaters,a diving demonstration by Captain Mike, a sea and air rescue by the New York City Police Department, a children’s talent show and a commu- nity picnic. Although the sun didn’t make an appearance until Sunday, the fourth annual Fleet Weekend was hailed a success by the many residents and off-Islanders who participated. Page Two The Island Current July-August 2001 Police report the following arrests for the BRIEFLY... 45 BLOTTER month of May: 5/3 – At 12:10 a.m. at 197 Hawkins Street, BRONX ZOO VOLUNTEERS: Tri-state residents 18 years of age and Complaints reported from City Island to an Island female, 33, was arrested and older may join the volunteer program at the Bronx Zoo. Every year approximately 50 can- the 45th Precinct during May 2001. charged with assault. The defendant alleged- didates are chosen to participate in a training program with classes at the zoo from Unfounded complaints are not included in ly cut her common-law husband with bro- September to December. Openings are filled on a first-come basis, and volunteers have the the list, nor are complaints for crime ken glass, causing lacerations to his left opportunity to spend one day a week on a trial basis before committing themselves to the occurring on the mainland. hand that required medical treatment. In a training program, which is taught by zoo professionals. Call the Friends of the Zoo volun- cross complaint related to the same incident, teer office at 718-220-5141 to schedule an interview. May an off-Island male, 30, was charged with 1 - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF RELIVE THE BATTLE OF PELL’S POINT: An outdoor living his- assault after striking his common-law wife (residential) tory demonstration of this important Revolutionary War battle, fought on Oct. 18, 1776, in with a closed fist causing a bruise to the left 2 - PETIT LARCENY (1 from person, what is now Pelham Bay Park, will be presented from 12:25 to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July side of her face. 1 from vehicle) 11, at St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue in Mount 5/16 – On City Island Avenue and Carroll 1 - GRAND LARCENY (from a Vernon. Other living history demonstrations that will be held at the same time on other Street, an off-duty police officer was person) Wednesdays this summer include "Anne Hutchinson: An Uncommon Woman" on July 18, assaulted while taking action on an assault 1 - GRAND LARCENY (auto) "Songs of the American Revolution" on July 25, "The Life and Times of a Continental in progress. An Island male, 40, was charged 8 - HARASSMENT Army Officer" on Aug. 1, "Caring for the Wounded during the Revolutionary War" on Aug. with assault and a second charge of posses- 2 - AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT 8, "Slavery and the American Revolution" on Aug. 15 and "Spying and Espionage during sion of a controlled substance, according to 5 - ASSAULT the Revolutionary War" on Aug. 20. Admission to all programs is free. For information, police. An Island female, 42, was also 4 - LOST PROPERTY call 914-667-4116 or visit the Web site www.nps.gov/sapa. arrested during the same incident and 1 - LEAVING THE SCENE OF charged with assault and possession of a BRONX MASONS BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Saturday, July 14, ACCIDENT controlled substance after envelopes con- between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at United Trinity Methodist Church, 113 Bay Street. Almost 1 – PUBLIC LEWDNESS taining white powder were found in her pos- anyone between the ages of 17 and 75 weighing a minimum of 110 pounds and in good 1 – BURGLARY (residential) session. general health can be a blood donor. Photo or signature ID and social security number are required at the time of donation. For more information, call Scott Meyer at 885-0274. LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS contin- ues its popular Family Fun Series with the Hudson Vagabond Puppets in their production of "Ferdinand the Bull" on Saturday, July 7, at 2 p.m. in the Lehman Concert Hall at 250 Bedford Park Blvd. in the Bronx. Told with songs and dances in a narrated ballet, the larg- er-than-life puppets will bring to life the illustrations of Robert Lawson. Tickets are $5 and reservations can be made by calling 718-960-8833. After the performance, there will be an on-stage demonstration in which children will learn a few simple techniques to resolve conflicts without violence. On Sunday, July 8, at 6 p.m., there will be a performance of the musical comedy "Guys and Dolls" at the Lehman Center, including such classics as "Luck Be a Lady," and "I’ve Never Been in Love Before." Tickets for both events are $5 and reservations can be made by calling 718-960-8833. THE MOVING WALL Vietnam Veterans Memorial, sponsored by the Bronx Chapter of Vietnam Vets of America, will be on display from Aug. 17 to 23 at the Co-Op City Veterans Memorial Park at Bartow Avenue and Asch Loop. This is a traveling half- size replica of the Washington, D.C. memorial. For more information, call 718-823-7262. BRONXBORO ARM WRESTLING Championship will be held on Saturday, June 30, at the main stage in Section 9 of Orchard Beach. Spectators are invited to watch or compete. Registration and weigh-in begin at 11 a.m. and start time is 2 p.m. There are nine weight classes for men and three classes for women. CITY ISLAND THEATER GROUP AUDITIONS for "Zelda Inside Out," an original musical, will be held on Friday, July 20 at 7 p.m. for singers and actors, and Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22 at 1 p.m. for dancers and 3 p.m for singers and Strong & Economical Interlocking actors at the Community Center at 190 Fordham Street. 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Typeset by Marguerite Chadwick-Juner, Witworks Studio Graphic Design, 33 Earley Street, City Island, N.Y. 10464 Printed by Hi-Speed Printing Co., 1123 Worthen Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10474 The Island Current (USPS 114-590) is published monthly except for January and August by the Island Current Inc., a not-for-profit organization. Subscription rate, $10.00 per year. Single copies, $1.00. All subscriptions, editorial, advertising and other correspondence must be mailed to: The Island Current, P.O. Box 6, City Island, Bronx, NY 10464. Display advertising deadline is the 10th of the month preceding publication, call 885-0984, 885-1636 or 885- 0760. Copyright 2001 by The Island Current, Inc., 724 King Ave., City Island, Bronx, NY 10464. All rights reserved. SECOND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT BRONX, NY. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Island Current, P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464. July-August 2001 The Island Current Page Three be interrupted. towers to a non-residential area. WCBS RADIO TOWER Dr. Rothschild raised the question of The plans have been submitted to the the potentially harmful effects of radio New York City Board of Standards and and electrical waves being transmitted so Appeals and require its approval. In addi- TO BE EXPANDED close to a populated area. "We know so tion, Mr. Vacca asked that the WCBS rep- By KAREN NANI much more about these effects than when resentatives address some of the concerns the towers were constructed in the 1960s." of Islanders and respond within a couple Drawing criticism from Island resi- nearby houses if the wind had been blow- He asked that WCBS consider moving the of weeks.
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