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Temporary Bridge Driver Surrenders Following Section Collapses Tragic Cyclist Accident By BARBARA DOLENSEK By KAREN NANI

Photo by KAREN NANI A makeshift memorial of flowers and candles appeared just over the City Island Bridge after the hit-and-run death of a restaurant worker who was cycling home after work on Sept. 11, 2015.

The driver allegedly responsible for workers of the victim as well as Island resi- the tragic death of a City Island restaurant dents riding their bikes. worker surrendered to Bronx prosecu- Police from the NYPD Highway Unit tors on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. Michael began an intensive search for the driver. Moreno, 25, turned himself in at the Bronx According to the arrest report, officers re- Criminal Courthouse and was charged viewed video surveillance from Seafood with manslaughter in the second degree in City and observed a white late-model the death of Gabriella Aguilar-Vallinos on Hyundai Genesis leaving the parking lot Sept. 11. shortly before the collision was reported. The victim, aged 27, was a well-liked They reviewed records from the De- worker at Sammy’s Shrimp Box, which is partment of Motor Vehicles and found that on the corner of Horton Street and City Is- the vehicle was registered to Mr. Moreno Photos by JAMES BREEN land Avenue. According to police from the from Stormville, NY, in Dutchess County. 45th Precinct, she was riding her bicycle Detectives from the Collision Investigation Very early on Monday morning, Sept. the immediate future. Originally, the tempo- off the Island after work on Friday evening Squad showed a second witness a photo ar- 21, 2015, a section of the temporary bridge rary bridge was to have been completed by about 11:56 p.m. and had just crossed over ray, and the witness identified Mr. Moreno near the park side collapsed under the weight the end of 2014, but the opening date was the City Island Bridge. as the individual who had entered the ve- of trucks spreading asphalt on the roadway postponed several times during 2015, and As she was attempting to cross the road hicle minutes before the accident. (see photos above). Within hours, City Island DOT isn’t even speculating on a new date. from the south bike path to the north bike An arrest warrant was issued, and after residents began registering concerns about The fact that DOT has not yet deter- path, she was struck by a vehicle moving Mr. Moreno surrendered, he was charged the stability of the bridge, which will be the mined the cause of the failure and the lack of “at a high rate of speed.” The Bronx Dis- with manslaughter, leaving the scene of an only means of access to the island for at least information from the department have given trict Attorney’s office toldThe Current that accident and criminally negligent homi- two years as the existing bridge is demol- rise to numerous expressions of concern as a witness who was on the bridge at the same cide, according to the district attorney’s of- ished and the new bridge constructed. well as news coverage on CBS News and time observed a white car approach him fice. Mr. Moreno had no history of previous Although the Department of Transpor- Bronx 12. from the rear, then swerve out of the traffic arrests in New York. tation (DOT) has repeatedly been asked for For example, if one segment of the bridge lane, over a double yellow line, and into the The fatality has drawn further atten- an explanation for the failure of the bridge, collapsed under the weight of a truck, what fire lane, where he struck the woman with tion to reckless drivers on the bridge and the only official word has been: “The DOT will happen when construction vehicles and the passenger side of his car. to the reduced MTA bus service (see article is aware of structural damage to the tempo- loaded tractor trailers go over the bridge after Ms. Aguilar-Vallinos was knocked to in the September issue of The Current and rary City Island Bridge structure while work it opens, or when dozens of cars are packing the pavement and suffered head and neck Letters to the Editor in this issue). Accord- was being performed earlier this week. There the roadway? trauma. The driver fled the scene of the col- ing to someone who worked with the vic- have been no injuries. DOT staff and project Was this failure caused by an error in the lision to an unknown location, according to tim, “she didn’t normally ride her bike, but officials are reviewing the situation as addi- original design or was the contractor install- police. An EMS ambulance responded to she was trying to save money, and the bus tional supports are installed and repairs are ing the bridge at fault? Or perhaps the fault the scene and removed the victim to Jacobi didn’t run regularly that late when she got made. DOT will continue to work with proj- lies with the Brooklyn firm that produced Hospital. She was pronounced dead on ar- off work.” She didn’t want to pay for a taxi ect officials and monitor the situation.” the segments. Presumably these questions rival at 12:23 a.m. on Sept. 12. According to her home in the Soundview area of the This statement was not made public until are being examined as DOT investigates the to responding officers, the victim was not Bronx. it appeared on the bridge Facebook page on cause of the collapse. wearing a bicycle helmet at the time of the Islander Bill Stuttig feels this tragedy Thursday, Sept. 24, four days after the col- Residents are already worried that the accident. might have been avoided. “Dozens of res- lapse and two days after the news media be- bridge is too narrow for three lanes of traffic, Police closed the bridge to traffic for at taurant workers need late night transpor- gan looking into the incident. No one at Com- especially because of the curves in the road- least two hours while they searched for the tation from the Island. But the MTA has munity Board 10 was contacted by DOT, nor way, and this recent event has only increased car and driver. failed to recognize this, and now a young was anyone on City Island informed about the sense of alarm. The roadway of the tem- The fatal hit-and-run accident was ex- woman is dead.” the bridge collapse except on Facebook. porary bridge is about a foot narrower than tensively covered by local media and sev- Mr. Moreno is being held on $250,000 As to the opening date for the temporary the existing bridge, and the curves create a eral news trucks could be seen in front of bail. The district Attorney’s office toldThe bridge, Roland Regos, DOT’s community li- potential traffic hazard, especially for large the Shrimp Box and by the bridge the next Current that he remains in custody and his aison, acknowledged that it would not be in Continued on page 7 morning. Reporters interviewed tearful co- next court date was scheduled for Sept. 25. 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HALLOWEEN POSTER PAINTING: On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 12 Pelham Shooting noon to 1 p.m., the new Community Pride group will sponsor a Halloween poster paint- By BARBARA DOLENSEK ing event for children ages 5 to 10 at Atlantic Emeritus Reality, 300 City Island Avenue. On Sept. 22, 2015, a New York City po- tack. His companion, Robert Borelli, who Materials will be supplied by the Chamber of Commerce; just bring your imagination for a lice officer pleaded guilty in the State Su- was not injured, drove him to the hospital spooky poster. All posters will be displayed on Halloween day along the Avenue. The rain preme Court in White Plains to attempted as Pelham police arrested Officer Cronin in date will be Oct. 25 from noon to 1. murder and other charges relating to an New Rochelle. In July, the two men sued incident that took place in Pelham, NY, on the New York Police Department and Com- NEIL SIMON’S “PLAZA SUITE” will be presented by the City Island April 28, 2014. The officer, Brendan Cronin, missioner Bratton for their failure to address Theater Group on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3, and a resident of Yonkers and a six-year veteran issues of drinking by police officers. the following weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. with the 46th Precinct, had been training at According to the Westchester district Rodman’s Neck. After training, he allegedly attorney’s office, the plea deal calls for the 15, at 3 p.m. For tickets call 718-885-3066 or e-mail [email protected]. Tickets may also be purchased on line by visiting their website consumed at least 10 drinks at a bar on City officer to serve nine years in prison on two www.cityislandtheater- Island and then drove to Pelham, along with felony counts of attempted murder and two . During this production CITG will be accepting donations of full-size containers group.com a colleague, and shot 14 times at two men felony counts of first degree assault, as well of shampoo and conditioner for donation to My Sister’s Place, a shelter in Westchester from New Rochelle who were sitting in a car as one year on a misdemeanor DWI count. County for women who are victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, dating at a stoplight on Sixth Avenue. He remains suspended from the police force violence and human trafficking. One of the two men, Joseph Felice, was and will be formally sentenced on Dec. 2, seriously injured during the unprovoked at- but he remains free on $150,000 bail. COMMUNITY CENTER HAUNTED HOUSE: Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit St. Lucifer ‘s Home for Wayward Children (190 Fordham Street) on Saturday Oct. 31, Halloween Night, starting at 7 p.m. Admission for adults $5, $4 for children 13 and under. EDMOND (Teddy) PRYOR ATTORNEY AT LAW arrested an off-Island male, 19, and charged him with burglary. The defendant allegedly 292 City Island Avenue 45 BLOTTER was asked to leave a City Island Avenue res- (718) 829-0222 City Island www.pryorlaw.com taurant at 11:45 p.m. He returned, jumped New York 10464 over a counter, and removed a cash box. The Complaints reported from City Island to defendant fled the location, dropped the box the 45th Precinct during August and Sep- and grabbed some of the cash. He was ar- tember 2015. Unfounded complaints are rested on Sept. 3. not included in the list. 9/11 – An off-Island female cyclist was 2 – CRIMINAL MISCHIEF struck by a vehicle and killed at the north- 1 – GRAND LARCENY AUTO west corner of the City Island Bridge and 1 – BURGLARY 2 – ASSAULT City Island Road at 11:56 p.m. (see article 1 – ROBBERY this issue). 1 – HARASSMENT 9/16 – At 8 p.m. on City Island Avenue, 1– MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT an off-Island female got into a verbal argu- DEATH ment with her boyfriend, who then forcibly 1 – FELONY STRANGULATION pulled her from a vehicle and threw her to Police provided details on the following the ground, causing scratches to her face. arrests and incidents for the period from Au- He then grabbed her cell phone and fled the gust 17 to Sept. 19, 2015. scene. Police arrested an off-Island male, 33, 8/18 – Police from the 45th Precinct are on Sept. 22 and charged him with burglary investigating a grand larceny auto on Dit- and assault. mars Street. An off-Island male, 36, reported 9/10 – An off-Island female reported his BMW stolen at 7 p.m. Police canvased that she feared for her safety after she was the area but did not recover the vehicle. followed by an unknown perpetrator in a 8/23 – On Sutherland Street at 10 p.m., Jeep from Cross Street off City Island in an an off-Islander reported being punched in act of harassment. the face by an unknown perpetrator. The 9/19 – On City Island Avenue at 3:25 victim went to the hospital for treatment to p.m., an off-Island female reported damage his jaw. Police are investigating a possible to the fender and rear of her vehicle from an male suspect. unknown object in an incident of criminal 8/30 – An incident of criminal mischief mischief. occurred on City Island Avenue at 4 p.m. An off-Island female reported that an unknown PIANO male yelled at her after she parked her ve- hicle. As the victim walked away, the per- TUNING petrator keyed her car, causing damage, and then fled the scene. Police described this as Rebuilding & Refinishing an act of “road rage.” Buying, Selling & Moving 8/30 – Detectives from the 45th Precinct 30 Years Experience arrested an Island male, 36, and charged him Please Contact: with felony strangulation. At 9 p.m. on Min- Ralph Merigliano neford Avenue, a female Islander reported Voice Mail: 212-802-5504 that her boyfriend put her in a chokehold, Cell: 914-262-6912 causing her to lose consciousness. He was subsequently arrested on Sept. 18. Home: 718-885-0915 9/2 – Officers from the anti-crime team [email protected]

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Typeset by Marguerite Chadwick-Juner, Witworks Studio Graphic Design, 33 Earley Street, City Island, N.Y. 10464 Printed by JB Offset Printing Corp., 475 Walnut Street, Norwood, NJ 07648 718-792-0270 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, $12.00 per year. Single copies, $1.00. All subscriptions, editorial, advertis- ing 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 885-0760. Copyright 2015 by The Island Current, www.schuylerhill.com Inc., 724 King Ave., City Island, Bronx, NY 10464. All rights reserved. PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT BRONX, NY. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Island Current, P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464. October 2015 The Island Current Page Three Third Annual City Island Clam Chowder Festival a Success

Bronx—celebrating the culinary treasures of the judges: Best New England Clam Chow- this beloved seaside community. I’m proud der: Sammy’s Fish Box (2) and Best Man- to host the third annual Chowder Festival in hattan Clam Chowder, The Ale House (4). partnership with the City Island Chamber of “We are happy Senator Klein is host- Photos by RICK DeWITT Commerce and our many local businesses. ing this year’s clam chowder contest,” said The beautiful weather lit up the smiling Congratulations to all our winners and ev- Skip Giacco, president of the City Island faces up and down City Island Avenue on eryone who participated in this great com- Chamber of Commerce. “This is a tradition Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20, on petition.” on City Island that we are very grateful he the occasion of the Fall Arts & Crafts Fair The following winners were chosen by revived. The City Island Chamber of Com- sponsored by the City Island Chamber of the community: Best New England Clam merce has worked together with Senator Commerce. Beautiful jewelry and other Chowder: Sammy’s Fish Box (2); Best Man- Klein for many years, and we look forward items drew many visitors, as did the hattan Clam Chowder: Harlem Yacht Club to building on that partnership in the future.” delicious baked goods offered by Grace (1). Second choices were the Black Whale “This is a culinary highlight of the fall Episcopal Church. The clam chowder for white (7) and the City Island Diner (6) season on City Island,” said Barbara Burn contest on Sunday attracted at least 200 for red. The numbers were those given to Dolensek of the City Island Civic Associa- tasters, and winning chefs joined judges the contestants so they couldn’t be identified tion. “But we need to give new names to the and contest organizer Maria Caruso for and are given here for members of the public great chowders made here: no longer Man- a memorable picture (top right photo, who want to know how their favorites did. hattan or New England but City Island Red l. to r.) Ms. Caruso, Ivan Collins, judge; The following winners were selected by and City Island White!” Anne Booth of the Harlem Yacht Club; Eric Mauro, judge; Karen Magee, judge; Over 200 Islanders and friends partici- Donna McGowan of the City Island Diner; pated in City Island’s third clam chowder Calliope Rigos of the Black Whale, Ste- Bill Clancy Honored contest on Sunday, Sept. 20, sponsored by ven Gilmore of Sammy’s Fish Box and Bill By BARBARA DOLENSEK State Senator Jeff Klein in Hawkins Park Wolf of the Ale House. during the second day of the Chamber of Commerce Arts & Crafts Fall Fair. select their favorites. Judging the competition Local residents and families enjoyed was Senator Klein, Karen Mcgee (director of samples of chowder, both Manhattan (red) the Doyle Collection of Hotels and co-found- and New England (white) varieties prepared er of Young Travel Professionals); Broadway by participating restaurants, which included actress Kara Tremble; Ivan Collins (CEO and Johnny’s Reef, Bistro SK, the Ale House, founder of Reservation Genie); Jeff Dziak Sammy’s Fish and Shrimp Box, the Lobster (General Manager of the Ritz Carlton Hotel House, Artie’s Steak & Seafood, the Crab Westchester); and Chef Eric Mauro of Bistro Shanty and more. Rollin in Pelham, NY. Fairgoers were given the opportunity to Senator Klein said in speaking to the vote for their favorite chowder in each catego- crowd: “The City Island Clam Chowder Fes- ry, and a group of celebrity judges gathered to tival is now a time-honored tradition in the

Photo by KAREN NANI Under sunny skies on Sept. 26, 2015, Cross Street was given an official overlay as Com- mander William G. Clancy Way to honor the longtime City Islander and former com- mander of Leonard Hawkins Post 156 of the American Legion. The crowd of over 100 included legionnaires from City Island and all over New York State, Sons of the Ameri- can Legion, members of the Ladies Auxiliary, the Dixieland Dandies band, City Island Boy Scouts, and many of Bill’s friends and relatives. Shown above at the dedication cer- emony are (l. to r.): brothers Gerry and Tom Clancy, son Bill Clancy Jr. (with his son), NYC Councilman James Vacca, sons Mike and Greg Clancy (with his son), and Jack Hartigan.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m., Cross yards. He was a member of the International Street was given an official overlay as Com- Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. mander William G. Clancy Way to honor On City Island, Bill was one of the early one of City Island’s beloved clam diggers. active members of the City Island Ambu- Bill was a staff member of The Island lance Corps and he was for many years as- Current for many years, renowned for his sistant Scoutmaster of Troop 211. In 1999 annual Boat Show reviews, but his great- he served on the board of directors of Boys est contributions were in the service of the State, a national youth program funded and country. operated by the American Legion for the Dragons Path Academy’s New He served in France with the 84th En- purpose of teaching young men about the gineering Battalion of the 82nd Airborne in functions of government. and Improved Martial Arts 1961 and 1962 and continued to do service in Bill Clancy and his wife, Mary Anne, the aftermath of the Vietnam War by striv- who was an active member of the Ladies After-School Program! ing to rescue prisoners of war and service- Auxiliary of the American Legion and a vol- men missing in action. In 1995 he became unteer for several Island organizations, had Dragons Path Academy has opened its doors to City Island’s kids once three sons, all of whom were present for the again. This year will be filled with exciting new activities to help kids keep chairman of the New York State POW/MIA Committee. street dedication: Bill Jr. and Greg are resi- busy all while creating a healthy social environment. Dragons Path offers, dents of City Island, and their brother Mike, after-school pickup, healthy juice and snacks, Arts and crafts, homework help, active games, Since the 1970s he was a member of the American Legion and served as Bronx now a Colonel in the U.S. Army, recently Martial Arts, Boxing Lessons, and FREE movie and Pizza every Friday, all at a low cost! Save from purchased a home on City Island. $40 for individuals and $165 or more on siblings. County Commander in 1993. He served twice as Post Commander at the Leonard Bill passed away in July 2012, and Mary No charge for early days or late pick up!! Classes run till 7pm…so parents…no need to Rush! Anne in 2010. Four years serving the City Island community…bringing forth 22 World Champions!!..you will Hawkins Post 156, where a reception in his Mike Clancy told The Current: “As NOT be disappointed for choosing this school! honor was held after the street naming cer- emony, officiated by Council Member James a longtime City Island family we are very **Annual Fees are as Follows: Vacca and attended by many Island resi- honored to now have a street named after a 5 days a week – 4 weeks $270 ($67.40 a week) dents. Clancy. My dad was a wonderful man who 4 days a week- 4 weeks $240 ($60 a week) Bill Clancy was born on City Island to touched so many lives. He contributed so 3 days a week – 4 weeks $200 ($50 a week) William and Ann Clancy and he attended St. much to the community because he thought ••• Receive 50% off on 1st sibling and 20% off 3 or more ••• Mary, Star of the Sea School and Cardinal it was the right thing to do, and he never sought credit or accolades. This new street (Must have this ad to get these discounted prices) Hayes High School. He studied at City Col- name is a wonderful tribute to his life of For more information contact: lege for two years and became an appren- service. I hope everyone who sees it will re- Sensei Eddie Castro @ 347-945-3172 • 917-742-2007 or Brianna Reilly @ 914-787-9796 tice carpenter in the Nevins and Minneford member him and be inspired to follow his www.dragonspathacademy.com example by getting involved and working to make our community a better place.” Page Four The Island Current October 2015

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We welcome letters and opinions. Letters longer than 250 words will be edited, with every effort made to preserve their substance. We reserve the right not to print letters that are copies, libelous, inaccurate or in bad taste, or those that cannot be verified. Include your phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, but names will be withheld upon request. BUDDY’S HARDWARE 413 City Island Ave. 718-885-3831 Late Night Bus Service & MARINE City Island, NY 10464 718-885-3832 A copy of the following letter was received by The Current. A full service hardware Dear Public Officials, & marine supply store I know there are many issues at play re- KARL HOEDL lated to the factors that led to the death of TISO APPLIANCES, INC. the young restaurant worker riding a bicycle 268 City Island Ave. DISCOUNT SALES • REPAIRS on Friday night, many of which are out of Bronx, NY 10464 our control. But one issue that is in your PROMPT PROFESSIONAL SERVICE control is the Bx29 bus, which serves City 718-885-1447 Island, a community that features close to Peter • Paul • Mike two dozen restaurants, most of which stay Fax: 718-885-1617 914-738-1221 [email protected] Mon.-Fri. open way past midnight, sometimes as late 664-2255 739-0142 as 3 a.m. 8-5 Sat. 8-2 Fax: 738-8273 Despite this obvious fact, the MTA in 107 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803 its infinite wisdom has chosen to stop run- ning the only available public transporta- tion to the island about midnight. Why this young girl felt the need to dangerously ride a bicycle over the bridge and into Pelham Bay Park may be directly related to the fact that the MTA fails to provide the island the service necessary to accommodate a com- munity whose major night time industry is restaurants. Dozens of restaurant workers (not to mention restaurant patrons, who likely choose to enjoy an alcoholic beverage or three) need and, in many cases, would use late night transportation from the Island. But the MTA has failed to recognize this, and now a young girl is dead. Perhaps you can look into this matter so there are no other similar tragedies in the future. Bill Stuttig We offer Physical Therapy for all ages and In Memoriam Janie Blanks To the Editor: orthopedic conditions. As a service to our readers, The Island Once again I was honored to partici- will periodically list recent sales pate in the 911 Memorial by singing our We acceptCurrent all Major Medical Plans: Medicare, of residential and commercial property as National Anthem at Jacobi Hospital on 9/11. I would like especially to remember Worker’sfound Compensation, in the public record. This feature No-fault, the Empire Officer John D’Allara, twin to my friend is designed to give a general idea of the Dan, for his service and sacrifice, and to all Plan,fair AETNA,market values of HIP,property FDNYon City & GHI/HIP. who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Island. An update will be published every May we never ever forget. few months at our discretion. The listings Freddie Lando below represent some of the recent sales. The Current is not responsible for errors or omissions in the data.

Closing Sale Address DateModalities Price Include:Type Low level laser, BIODEX, shortwave diathermy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, parafin, 73 Schofield Street 4/14/14 $348,000 single family manual therapy,636 City therapeuticisland Ave. 4/25/14 exercise, $1,236,300 balancecommercial training, and a Medical Gym. 280 City Island Ave. 5/2/14 $585,000 multi-family InIn addition addition19 Bay Street to to traditional traditional5/14/14 $720,000 PhysicalPhysical single family Therapy wewe alsoalso offer: offer: Masage Therapy, Personal8 Training Tier Street Sessions,5/20/14 a$980,000 Wellness multi-family Program, Balance Classes, Fall Prevention Pro- gram, Trigger Point71 Fordham Injections, Street 5/27/14 Iridology, $420,000 Skin multi-family Care (microdermabrasion and facials). 190 Fordham Street 6/2/14 $370,000 condo *We have now partnered with a Yoga Instructor, a Certified Fitness Trainer, Nutritionist and Holistic Health Counselor. We also provide in-home PT visits for Medicare patients who are home bound.

Email: [email protected] www.cityislandpt.com October 2015 The Island Current Page Five DIG THEY MUST Paddleboarder Visits City Island on Epic Trip

Photo by PAUL NANI The Parks Department is placing conduit along the bike path from the City Island Bridge all the way around and into the pavilion building at Orchard Beach to upgrade the phone lines to the beach. Photos courtesy of MAC LEVINE and KEVIN FLYNN At 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, Mac Mac often paddles with her dog onboard, There are several projects in Pelham The culvert work at Turtle Cove has Levine, the founding executive director of but was going solo when she arrived at Bay Park that are going on at the same time started again, primarily on the south side of Concrete Safaris, completed the first solo the Morris Yacht and Beach Club. She is as the bridge construction. A contractor the road. The contractor should complete the stand-up paddleboard expedition on the pictured above with Kevin Flynn on the with the Department of Parks & Recreation job by winter, weather permitting. New York City Water Trail. This event was Morris dock. is excavating and placing conduit along the In early October a contractor for Ca- an unassisted journey over seven days and legally) made it much more technical than bike path on the Orchard Beach side of the blevision will repair a pipe that was broken five boroughs in which Ms. Levine, with her camping gear and food strapped to her her prior year’s Hudson River expedition road from the City Island Bridge all the way near the north side of Turtle Cove and will paddleboard, aimed to bring attention to from Albany to Manhattan. It was a heart- around and into the pavilion building at the also lay conduit between Turtle Cove and the the importance of outdoor play as a disease pounding adventure. beach in order to upgrade the phone lines to traffic circle. prevention tool for children and families. Of her experience on City Island, Mac the beach. In preparation for her journey, Mac said “City Island and the Morris Yacht & contacted Islander Marguerite Chadwick- Beach Club were one of the best experi- Juner through a mutual friend about camp- ences of the trip. Kevin is absolutely mar- ing accommodations on City Island. She velous, and I really enjoyed camping on the immediately thought of the Morris Yacht lawn overlooking the peace of the water & Beach Club and put Mac in touch with and boats. It was wonderful to meet club Kevin Flynn, who met her on the water- members at the Morris and see how other front at the end of the first day of her jour- people run their boat clubs so efficiently. ney on Aug. 26 and welcomed her to the I have been to a lot of clubs over the past club. two years down the Hudson and around the The avid stand-up paddleboarder com- NYC area, and Morris ranks as one of the pleted the following itinerary: most top notch—a model from which other Day 1: Dyckman Street (200th) and clubs could most definitely learn best prac- the Hudson River in Manhattan through tices.” the Harlem River, Bronx Kill and the East River to City Island in the Bronx Day 2: City Island down the East River City Island through Hell Gate to Fort Greene, Brook- Community Pride lyn with a stop at Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens City Island is a beautiful and unique Day 3: Fort Greene down the East Riv- community, where residents share a tremen- er through the Narrows and Coney Island dous amount of pride and believe that it is Channel to Floyd Bennett Field in Gateway both important and vital that all properties, National Recreation Area, Brooklyn whether commercial or residential, be kept Day 4: Layover at Floyd Bennett Field neat and clean. The appearance of City Is- due to high winds land’s properties sets the tone for the way in Day 5: Floyd Bennett Field back which both residents and visitors treat and through Coney Island Channel and the respect the neighborhood. Photo courtesy of the CITY ISLAND NAUTICAL MUSEUM Lower Bay of the New York Harbor to Fort The City Island Nautical Museum has just launched a major new exhibition celebrating Wadsworth, Staten Island, Gateway Na- Community pride is alive and strong on the history of shipyards on the island, from David Carll’s yard, which opened in 1860 tional Recreation Area City Island, and a new group, called Com- on the site of what is now Consolidated Yachts on Pilot Street, to more recent yards, Day 6: Layover in Staten Island due to munity Pride, has initiated a program to re- such as Nevins, Minneford and Kretzer’s. This aerial photograph taken in the late 1940s winds and two safety device malfunctions ward those who take care of their properties. shows (from bottom right to top left): Minneford, Nevins, Ratsey & Lapthorn and United Day 7: Staten Island through the Nar- Based on the following criteria, the group Boat Service. The museum is located at 190 Fordham Street and is open to the public rows and Upper Bay of the New York Har- will present certificates on a quarterly basis from 1 to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. bor along New Jersey to the Hudson to businesses and residences on City Island The journey was just over 90 miles Avenue that are keeping their properties neat with five days of paddling and two days and clean: broom-swept sidewalks up to and of rest. Multiple rivers, current and tide including the curb/gutter; garbage neatly changes impacted by the full moon, erratic weather due to high pressure from a hur- contained; appealing window displays; fly- ricane, traffic (including ferries, shipping ers removed in a timely manner; planters and vessels and recreational boats) and navi- grass maintained and weeded; sidewalks gation of the urban landscape (including a shoveled and salted after snowfalls. board turnover near a hydroelectric power Owners of unoccupied stores are asked plant and locating where to sleep safely and to consider seasonal displays or to showcase local artists, which will help keep their prop- erties appealing and safe. The community should keep an eye out Edward D. Heben for Community Pride Certificates and join CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, AEP the group in thanking the recipients, who Accounting, Taxes, Business Valuations, will also be noted in The Island Current. Financial Forensics, and Litigation Support They would like to acknowledge the 22 Saw Mill River Road, 3rd Fl. great job done by Sammy’s Fish Box, Sam- Hawthorne, NY 10532-1533 my’s Shrimp Box, the City Island Diner, City (T) 914.345.5888 x108 • (F) 914.345.8652 Island Real Estate and Jack’s Bait and Tack- le. They exhibit community pride every day! (C) 914.925.1120 For more information, feedback and (E) [email protected] suggestions, send an e-mail to cityisland- HebenOnline.com [email protected]. Page Six The Island Current October 2015 October 2015 The Island Current Page Seven

McRee discusses the social and political implications of the controversial “debutante slouch,” a chic, relaxed posture condemned Profile: Oliver Sacks as unhealthy and degenerate in the early 20th century. Lecture based on her award-winning By BARBARA DOLENSEK master’s thesis for Bard Graduate Center. Registration requested. Free. Cemetery Walk + Tombstone Talk, Thursday, Oct. 29: 6 p.m. Cemetery Walk; 7 p.m. Tombstone Talk. Take a guided, can- dlelit walk to the Pell Cemetery, discover tableaux vivants in the period rooms and lis- ten to a fascinating talk by tombstone expert and carver Robert Neal Carpenter on funer- ary monuments. Registration required. Cost $20 adults, $15 seniors and students; mem- bers $15 adults, $10 seniors and students. Bartow-Pell Events First Friday! Music + Bronx Trolley, Fri- Yoga in the Orangerie will be held on day, Nov. 6, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Renowned New Fridays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, from York singer Queen Esther performs her ac- 7 to 8:15 a.m. Intermediate Level, and 8:30 claimed interpretations of rare and beautiful to 10 a.m. Beginner Level. Ann Casapini Billie Holiday songs. Accompanied by pia- brings 20 years of experience as a certified nist/musical director and City Island resident yoga instructor back to the Orangerie with a Jeremy Bacon, Noah Jackson on bass and special fall series, Yoga for Wellness. Each Shawn Balthazor on drums, she performs class includes an overall workout, a specific some rarely played gems in a fresh, modern area of focus, a short meditation and deep way. Enjoy the music from 6 to 8 p.m., ex- relaxation. They will work—and play—to plore the mansion, stroll the garden, and sa- Photo by Neil Selkirk build stability, strength and flexibility. Seven vor light refreshments. Registration request- Dr. Oliver Sacks on Horton Street in 1986. classes; class size limited to 12. Please bring ed. Cost: $10 adults; $8 seniors and students; Dr. Oliver Sacks, who lived on City Is- that are the subject of his book “Awaken- your own mat. Registration and pre-payment members free. land for over 20 years, died on Aug. 30, 2015. ings,” Dr. Sacks rarely went more than three required at 718-885-1461 or via e-mail at This profile of him ran in the March 1986 is- doors away from the hospital in Bronx Park [email protected]. Cost $135 for series; mem- sue of The Current. East. This was the most intense period of bers $115. Speaker at Temple In a small red house on City Island can involvement with patients but the emotional First Friday! Music + Bronx Trolley be found a brilliant neurologist, a superb takes place on Friday, Oct. 2, from 5:30 Beth-El stress was very great, and now he enjoys the writer, a professor at Albert Einstein Col- to 8:30 p.m. BPMM and the Bronx Music luxury of “escaping” from his work to go City Islanders will have an unusual op- lege of Medicine, an enthusiastic swimmer, Heritage Center present the Eugene Marlow portunity on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 5 p.m. when home. a passionate amateur musician and a doc- Heritage Ensemble, a contemporary world- Dr. Lawrence (Laurie) Baron, a scholar of Not that Dr. Sacks ever stops working. music quintet that records and performs film and modern European Jewish history, tor whose respect for his patients is nothing He estimates that he writes more than a mil- original compositions and arrangements of will give a talk at Temple Beth El, to which short of extraordinary in this day of imper- lion words a year, from the case notes he jots traditional Hebraic melodies in various jazz, the public is invited (suggested donation sonal medicine. down daily to the articles and reviews he fre- Afro-Caribbean, Brazilian and classical $10). The small house is not, however, as quently writes for the New York Review of styles. Enjoy the music from 6 to 8, explore Dr. Baron, who is Emeritus Professor of crowded as you might think, because all of Books, the British Medical Journal and oth- the mansion, stroll the garden and savor light Modern Jewish History at San Diego State these remarkable individuals reside in one ers. He also reads voluminously, not simply refreshments. The free Bronx Trolley makes University, has written several books on special person, Dr. Oliver Sacks, who could medical books and papers but also literary a continuous loop from the #6 Pelham Bay Jewish themes in film, most recently “The (but wouldn’t) claim to be one of City Is- Park subway station to BPMM to City Island works, which often serve to inspire his own Modern Jewish Experience in World Histo- land’s few genuine celebrities. starting at 5:25 p.m. Registration requested writing. ry” (Brandeis University Press, 2011). He is Dr. Sacks, who lives modestly, sur- at 718-885-1461 or via e-mail at info@bpmm. currently the Ida E King Distinguished Vis- Dr. Sacks does most of his writing in his rounded by an enormous collection of books, org. Cost $10 adults, $8 seniors & students; iting Professor of Holocaust Studies at the study, under the gaze of his heroes, W. H. members free. Richard Stockton University in New Jersey. a grand piano and a word processor (which Auden and A. R. Luria, an eminent Soviet Volunteer Garden Clean-Up Day takes He has been invited to speak at many univer- he doesn’t quite trust), moved to City Island neurologist, whose photographs stand next place on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 sities, and he delivered the keynote address about five years ago. He was born in Lon- to a sign saying “NO!” This is supposed to p.m. Help make the grounds of BPMM look for Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to don, the son of two doctors. His mother was remind him, though it rarely succeeds, not as beautiful as they can be. Long sleeves, the victims of the Holocaust, on the occasion a surgeon; his father is still active at 90 as to accept every invitation to write or lec- pants and sturdy footwear strongly recom- of its first conference on Hollywood and the a general practitioner and as a “polar bear” ture. mended. Light refreshments available. Reg- Holocaust. The talk on Oct. 25 will be on a swimmer. Both parents, who had trained Some of Dr. Sacks’s best writing, how- istration requested; free. lighter topic—relationships between Chris- with neurologists, loved to tell stories, so Birding at Bartow on Saturday, Oct. 10, ever, is done at concerts, since he has a spe- tians and Jews as depicted in film. There will young Oliver grew up in a household where from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join naturalist and cial affinity for music. He has always been be music, and Dr. Laurie’s sense of humor medical case histories were considered nor- bird guide Debbie Becker for a walk on the should make this event memorable. fascinated by the parallel between music grounds as the fall migration continues and mal dinnertime conversation, much to the and mathematics and he is especially in- be on the lookout for warblers, sparrows, dismay of visitors. trigued by the possibilities of music therapy, hawks and more. Meet at parking lot. Free. Bridge Collapse Though he is a neurologist, Dr. Sacks a subject in which he is currently immersing Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, considers himself a general practitioner sen- himslf. Continued from page 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. OpenHouseNY Weekend sitive to neurological disorders, not a spe- He would relish the chance to do a study offers free guided tours by costumed do- trucks and in traffic jams, when impatient cialist. He sees himself as an explorer and of musical prodigies, although he admits cents, which start at quarter past the hour. drivers tend to race into the fire lane in order a therapist, investigating new areas in neu- ruefully that few gifted children come to Free. to get ahead of the traffic. rology but as a doctor concerned with the neurologists for medical help. In spite of his Discover Bartow-Pell Day: We’re More Resident Claudia Deich told CBS New whole person, not as an uninvolved scientist. than a Mansion! OpenHouseNY Week- long experience, he continues to be amazed York/1010 WINS news that the steel buckled He feels that his greatest usefulness is in end. Saturday, Oct. 17, from 12 to 4 p.m. by how similar—and dissimilar—any two “like an erector set” but that workers went on BPMM invites you to discover all it has to seeing his patients diagnosed as chronically nervous systems may be, and he is as inter- offer: mansion and carriage house tours by to pave the roadbed the following day as if ill over a period of many years and to pro- ested in the gifted as he is in the deficient. costumed docents, garden walks, wigwam nothing had happened. She insisted: “At the vide them with personal as well as medical He would also like to explore the field explorations, trail hikes, terrarium-making very least, stop everything. Every inch of that support. of language from a neurological point of demonstrations, children’s games and crafts, bridge has to be gone over; it has to be tested. Dr. Sacks brings a special personal view, but he admits that his heavy schedule, and more. Plus banjo and washboard music It calls into question every ounce of construc- quality to his work, for he has suffered as especially his commitment to his patients, as by husband and wife duo Cracked Walnuts. tion that they’ve done to this point.” a patient himself. His early experience with well as to his students at Einstein, may pre- There’s something for everyone! Co-spon- Islander Evyonne Baker posted on Face- migraines gave him the opportunity to un- clude his embarking on yet a new frontier, at sored by Pelham Bay Park administration. book: “At this point, I think it would be derstand firsthand what the nervous system least for the foreseeable future. Rain date Sunday, Oct. 18. Registration re- prudent to postpone the demolition of the was capable of inflicting on people. A seri- It is precisely this commitment to peo- quested. Free. old bridge until a stress test involving the Young Scholar Talk: The Debutante ous injury to his leg put him in the position ple that makes Oliver Sacks so outstanding amount of weight the temporary bridge will Slouch—Fashion and the Female Body in the of a patient forced to rely on the expertise of in his field. He is rather surprised by the fact United States, 1912–1925. Thursday, Oct. 22, experience, i.e., the equivalent of a traffic jam others, an experience that became the sub- that he is so often singled out by reviewers as at 7:30 p.m. Fashion history scholar Claire where both lanes are loaded with cars and ject of his third book. a “humane” doctor, that the humane aspects trucks for an extended period of time. If the It was while Dr. Sacks was writing “A of medicine should suddenly have become bridge fails after opening, there could be pos- Leg to Stand On” that he realized the benefit fashionable. He firmly believes that the wel- sible loss of life . . . from emergency vehicles of living near water, for he spent the summer fare of the patient comes first—before the not being able to access the Island. Business- of 1979 writing in a boat on Lake Huron. interests of science and literature. es would lose income from lack of deliveries Shortly afterward, he moved to City Island, Most of Oliver Sacks’s patients are what and patronage. . . . So much depends on the where he began the ritual (first as therapy, one would consider “hopeless cases,” for stability of the temporary span, and this col- now for pleasure) of swimming daily in whom no cure or treatment is available. But lapse does not bode well for its future reli- Eastchester Bay. (Unlike his father, he stops he speaks and writes of them with such deep ability.” between November and March.) and eloquent sympathy that one comes away Although representatives of DOT had Besides water, City Island also gives with a sense of what is positive and good in little to say as The Current went to press, they him a necessary distance from his work. In their lives rather than what is awful. Surely have promised to attend the general meeting the late 1960s, when he was participating in they are fortunate in at least one respect, of the City Island Civic Association on Tues- the extraordinary experiences with L-Dopa knowing a doctor who treats them as human day, Sept. 29. beings, not just medical curiosities. Page Eight The Island Current October 2015

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Current Calendar City Island Republicans OCTOBER We may be in need of poll workers for the Fri., Sat. and Sun., Oct. 2, 3 and 4, Ameri- upcoming season. Anyone interested should can Legion Pumpkin Sale. Legion park- call Fred Ramftl at 347-680-7695. Again, ing lot at City Island Avenue and Cross thank you to all of those who signed our Street, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. petition and helped us qualify the County for Photo by MATTIA PANZA another two years. Nearly 160 people attended St. Mary’s annual outdoor Mass on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Thurs., Oct. 22, Pelham Cemetery Share- main celebrant was Fr. John Knapp, the newly appointed pastor of St. Mary’s and Our holders meeting, 7:30 p.m. American Fred Ramftl Jr. Legion, 550 City Island Avenue. Lady of the Assumption parishes, who took full credit for the beautiful weather. Temple Beth-El Tues., Oct. 27, City Island Civic Associa- , 7:30 p.m., Community Center, Temple Beth-El of City Island (TBE), tion meets St. Mary, Star of the Sea just started with members of the church 190 Fordham Street. “your shul by the sea,” at 480 City Island choir rehearsing hymns and popular music Avenue is a stimulating non-denominational Sat., Oct. 31, POTS Program, St. Mary’s Our monthly holy hour will resume to perform at area nursing homes and Schoolyard, Minneford Avenue and Kilroe place for observance of Jewish traditions. on Friday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 5 p.m. All rehabilitation centers. If you like to sing Street, drop-off between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Our style of service is Jewish renewal, are invited to attend this special period of and want to lend your voice to this “feel- Menu: baked ziti. deeply spiritual, innovative and open- prayer. good cause,” please contact Sandy Dunn minded. The congregation is led by our In honor of the feast of St. Francis of at . Men and women, Sat., Oct. 31, , starting [email protected] Halloween Parade clergy, Rabbi Shohama Wiener and Rabbi Assisi, which occurs on Sunday, Oct. 4, we boys and girls of all ages are welcome. You at the corner of Fordham Street and City David Evan Markus, with music by Your will have the blessing of the animals that don’t have to sing like an angel; just bring Island Avenue, 5:30 p.m. Band by the Sea. Events begin promptly, so afternoon at 2 p.m. in St. Mary’s schoolyard. your desire to lift others spirits! Rehearsals Sat., Oct. 31, Haunted House, City Island please come 15 minutes before listed times. In case of rain, the blessing will be held in are held the first Sunday of each month at Community Center, 190 Fordham Street, Services are followed by a celebratory oneg, the gym. 11:30 a.m. at Grace Church in the sanctu- starting at 7 p.m. light refreshments. Reminder: for the health Our monthly coffee hour will take place ary. Performances are to take place in the and comfort of all, please refrain from wear- on Sunday, Oct. 11, after the 10 a.m. Mass. upcoming 2016 year. NOVEMBER ing perfume or cologne. All are welcome. Hearts and Hands Knitting and Cro- Tues., Nov. 3, , P.S. 175, 200 Sunday, Oct. 18, is designated as World Election Day Temple Services and Activities: cheting Ministry for Calvary is a group City Island Avenue. Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Kabbalat Mission Sunday, a day of prayer that all may of parishioners who create comfort items grow in an awareness of our need to assist in Sat., Nov. 14, Chamber of Commerce Shabbat and Sukkot. Join Rabbi David and (hats, gloves, blankets) for use by patients the mission of the Church in spreading the Awards Dinner, 7 to 11 p.m., Scavello’s Your Band by the Sea for a special musical at Calvary Hospital. The group meets the on the Island (see ad this issue). welcome to Shabbat during Sukkot, the Sea- Gospel. third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in son of our Joy. Celebratory oneg to follow in During this month, there will be a special Grace Church Hall and invites other craft- our Sukkah. meeting for the parents of students in our ers interested in this project. For more Sunday, Oct. 4, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Simchat Confirmation program. Parents and students information, please call Lori Swink at 914- Torah 5776. Join Rabbi David and Your will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:15 523-7413. Band by the Sea for a joyous celebration of p.m. in the school gym. During the follow- Upcoming Events Torah and the cycle of time, which begins ing week, the students will be interviewed The Blessing of the Animals will take Pelham Cemetery again with Simchat Torah. Come ready to by members of our staff to ascertain their place on Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. Please bring your dance, sing, receive blessing and give bless- readiness and willingness to receive the sac- pets to be blessed by Mother Ruth Anne The cemetery will hold its annual share- ing in this timeless tradition of renewal. rament of Confirmation. Then on the first Garcia. holders (plot owners) meeting on Thursday, Potluck. Sunday of November, Nov. 1, students will Sandy Dunn Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Monday, Oct. 5, 5 to 10 p.m. Manhat- take part in a special Enrollment Mass at 10 post (550 City Island Avenue). All plot own- tan for Simchat Torah. If Simchat Torah at a.m. This will mark the official start of their ers are encouraged to attend, as we will TBE on Oct. 4 was not enough celebration, preparation program for the reception of the be discussing maintenance and fundraising join Rabbi David for a trip to a Manhattan sacrament in May. AARP Chapter 318 initiatives for the cemetery. synagogue for Simchat Torah in grand musi- Sr. Bernadette, osu Pelham Cemetery is a unique and beauti- The AARP meets at 1 p.m. on the first cal style. Consult TBE website for further ful part of City Island. Plot owners and their and third Wednesday of each month in Trin- information. family members are encouraged to visit and Grace Episcopal Church Friday, Oct. 9, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Commu- ity Methodist Church Hall on Bay Street. look after the graves of their loved ones. We nity-led Shabbat. Worship Schedule: Our Oct. 7 meeting will feature bingo, and have plots for sale, both for burial and cre- Friday, Oct. 16, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Kab- Holy Communion Rite 2, Sundays at 10 we will prepare for our Penny Auction, mains. Anyone interested in purchasing a balat Shabbat (Noach). Join Rabbi Shohama, a.m. with Priest-in-Charge Ruth Anne Gar- which is scheduled to take place at our plot can contact us at 718-885-3036. Rabbi David and Your Band by the Sea for cia. After the service, we offer coffee hour, meeting on Oct. 21. The Penny Auction will Bill Clancy a celebratory musical welcome to Shabbat. a time for refreshments and fellowship. consist of 50/50, raffles, hot dogs, cake and This week’s Torah portion (Noach) recalls Contemplative prayer service meets on coffee. Admission will be $7 per person and Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the church. the story of the primordial flood, humanity’s will begin at 12 noon. Join us for wonderful Sons of the American Legion new start and the universal call to live justly. This quiet evening service includes scripture Squadron #156 reading, reflection and meditation. fall activities, and bring a friend. New mem- Celebratory oneg to follow. bers are always welcome. Friday, Oct. 23, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Com- Church Events We would like to remind all members munity-led Shabbat. A new Grace Church Music Ministry has Rosetta Woods that 2015 dues are now past due. They are $30 and can be mailed or dropped off to Sunday, Oct. 25, 5 to 7 p.m. Lecture and the Post and placed into the SAL Box. Any Multimedia Film Presentation. Join promi- member unpaid for more than two years will nent film historian Lawrence Baron for an engaging lecture and multimedia showing of be dropped from the rolls. “We offer free film, music and humor about relationships pickup and New members are always welcome. If among Christians and Jews. Prof. Baron is a you are a male descendant, step-descendant nationally renowned film scholar. Suggested delivery” or adopted descendant of a veteran set forth donation: $10. Rabbi David’s film series will in the dates set by Congress, we would love continue in November. Owned and Operated to have you as a member. Stop by the Post Friday, Oct. 30, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Com- by a City Island Resident to pick up an application. munity-led. All retired flags should be deposited in Oneg sponsorship: Sponsoring an oneg the red, white and blue mailbox next to the (refreshments) for a Shabbat or holiday ser- flagpole. vice is a wonderful way to honor an impor- It’s party time! When booking your next tant occasion (e.g., birthday, anniversary, yahrzeit, life cycle event) and give back to party, consider the Legion Post. Members the community. For more information, call receive a discount rate on all hall rentals. Violet Smith 718-885-0978 or e-mail vio- Billy Clancy Jr. is once again the vice [email protected]. commander for the New York State SAL All TBE members and friends interested Detatchment for districts 1 and 9. in praying for and supporting others who are Fred Ramftl Jr. ill and/or need home contact are requested to please join our Chessed Committee. Please send questions and comments to ertopol@ aol.com (Dr. Ellen Ruth Topol). If you want St. Mary’s Thrift Shop prayers for yourself, family members or The thrift shop has re-opened with our friends, please send an e-mail. We welcome any member, friend and family of the City fall and winter collection. The October Island community to contact us to be placed theme is Halloween, so we are featuring on our prayer list as well. costumes and bric-a-brac. Come for coffee For further information, visit our website and tidbits. Come visit, see, chat and shop. at: www.yourshulbythesea.org Arlene Byrne Ellen Ruth Topol October 2015 The Island Current Page Nine

one to the sessions on the second and last with Julia. It’s a high-energy Zumba work- Thursday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m. For out for an hour. Saturdays, 10 a.m. $10 per Ladies Auxiliary information or to register, contact Francesca class. For questions, call 917-601-5514. Our next meeting is Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. (new at 914-837-6830 or www.TheeVitalForce- Zumba with Letti: Thursdays, 6 p.m. meeting time) and we will be holding our foundation.org. Letti’s very creative class is a real calorie baby shower. burner and a blast. Classes are $10. Call Let- Save the date: our Cancer Bingo will be COMING UP IN NOVEMBER tie at 917-292-4228 for more information. held on April 22, 2016 at the Morris Yacht Family Puppet Theater: Sunday, date to be announced. Patty Grondahl Club. More information will follow. Enjoy the fall weather. Teen Pizza Night: Friday: Date to be announced. A get-together for teenagers Laura Booth For additional information about the Community Cen- Trinity United Methodist Church ter, or if you are interested in conducting classes here with pizza and apple cider. Come help make please call 718-885-1145. pizza and other treats. Our weekly worship service and Sunday , Sunday early New brochures with membership appli- City Island Film Club school are at 10 a.m. Holy Communion is evening. Contact cations are going out this month. We need CIFilmSociety@gmail. celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. . more members to expand our programs. com Trinity often has a coffee hour after the Annual membership to the City Island Com- YOUTH PROGRAMS service. Come and join us for worship and munity Center is only $30 for families and Art Classes for Children: See above. fellowship. Children’s Sunday school takes $20 for individuals. Please consider joining Jill’s Playgroup: Wednesday, 10 a.m. to place during the 10 a.m. service. All children and think about volunteering. We need your 12 noon. Preschool children are invited to are welcome to attend. help and support. have fun with other children. No charge, but A group Bible study will be held at Trinity To join the Center, to request our new donations are appreciated. For information, United Methodist Church in the Fellowship brochure and for up-to-date information, call Jill at 917-330-0922. Hall beginning Sunday, Oct. 25, and running visit , for five consecutive Sunday sessions, up to www.cityislandcommunitycenter.org To Be Scheduled call 718-885-1145 or “Like” us on Facebook! and including Nov. 24. The meetings will Introduction to Art Portfolio Prep: last from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. sharp. The Center is run by a volunteer board For high school prep or just for fun! For of directors that meets on the first Tuesday These meetings consist of roundtable-like PSS City Island Senior Center information, call Geri Smith at 718-885- discussions on the text of the scripture being of each month at 7 p.m. in the Community 1503. The mission of PSS City Island Center Center Main Room at 190 Fordham Street. studied, under the leadership of George Cava- Irish Dance for Children: The Deirdre lieri, Trinity’s Lay Servant/Speaker, who will is to provide neighborhood adults sixty and All members are encouraged to attend this O’Mara School of Dance teaches step danc- over with the tools to live life to their fullest, open meeting. moderate the sessions based on the readings ing in a fun competitive environment for of the text under study. No pre-registration or keeping them healthy, engaged and connected SPECIAL EVENTS all ages. For information or to enroll, call fee is required. through innovative programs and classes. We Family Bingo Night: Friday, Oct. 16, Deirdre at 201-679-1450 or visit www.deir- The New Testament text is provided for are not your everyday senior center! at 7 p.m. Bring the whole family for a night dreomara.com. all, along with an outline of the study as a The center is located at 116 City Island filled with fun and games with outstanding After-school Art Classes for Chil- guide. This is a study of the Apostle Paul’s Avenue in Grace Church Hall and is open prizes. Refreshments will be available for dren: Collage, print making and painting. two letters written while he was imprisoned at from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. purchase. Bingo cards are $5 and Center Call Eileen Stoudt at 914-633-1695 to enroll. Rome, one to an individual called Philemon, A delicious lunch is served every day from members get one free card. After-school Introduction to Acting: and the other to a church known as the Philip- 12 to 1 p.m., catered by Scavello’s (IGA). Awareness: Drugs and City Island Grades 3–6. Children learn to express them- pians. Both are New Testament documents. Programs are funded by PSS and the NYC Young People: Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. selves via theater, song and dance in a warm The theme of the first is “From a slave to Department for the Aging. Concerned families, friends and neighbors atmosphere. Call Eileen at 914-633-1695 to brotherhood”; the other is “Rejoicing in the All programs and events are subject to are encouraged to explore this difficult issue enroll. Lord, no matter what the circumstances good change. Please call ahead to check if you have in gentle and caring discussions led by Jay not attended before. To receive our newsletter ADULT PROGRAMS or bad.” All in the community who are inter- Howard and Bowie Stivala. and calendar of events send your email to Aerobics with Mary: Sunday, Monday, ested in Bible study are welcome. This study pat- Teen Dance: Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 Wednesday and Friday: 9 to 10 a.m. Stay will be highly instructive and a challenge to [email protected]. p.m. Dances for sixth, seventh and eighth strong with cross fit/aerobic strength train- the thinking of serious Christians. The pur- Highlights: grades who live on City Island or attend P.S. ing. Call Mary Immediato at 718-885-0793. pose of these studies is to promote and pro- Oct. 2: Bake Sale and Tag Sale, 1 to 2 p.m. 175. Come join your friends for a night of AFA Certified. vide an opportunity to present the good news Oct. 12: Closed fun and music. With DJ Bowie Stivala. Oct. 19: Health Fair Part II: shingles shots, Belly Dance/Shimmy By the Sea with of the gospel, the evangel, and so make of us Haunted House: Saturday, Oct. 31, Kristin, aka Gypsy Curves, Sundays, 4 true disciples of Christ. flu and pneumonia shot, vascular ultrasound, Halloween night, from 7 to 11 p.m. $5 dona- p.m. $20 per class; the sixth class is free. The Budget Shop is now open and will NYPD, LightHouse (vision), balance testing tion for a haunting and fun experience. Call Kristin Amezquita at 646-625-1575 for be open the first and third Tuesday of each and information, blood pressure. beginning date and for information. month, as well as occasional Saturdays. Trin- Oct. 30: Win a gift certificate for a free NEW PROGRAMS pizza. Show off your costume at noon, and Wednes- Fridays, ity is thankful for City Island’s continued City Island Culinary Club: Chair Yoga with Michael: votes will be taken during lunch. days, Oct. 7 and 21 at 7 p.m. It is Pumpkin 9:30 a.m. Note new day! Stretch and flex support, both in volunteering of time and the The exercise Month and an opportunity to explore ways with an easy combination of yoga, tai chi generosity of the donations. October Physical Exercise: program offers classes at various levels of of preparing that healthy and beautiful food and pilates. For more information, call Betty Rick DeWitt fitness. Drop in and try one of our classes for with other people who love to cook and at 718-885-1095. yourself. Mondays: Tai Chi DVD; Tuesdays: Chef Michael Proietti. For information, call Meets each Thursday at Chess Club: Cardio Fitness at 9:15 a.m. and Yoga Stretch Michael at 646-296-3102. 7 p.m. Chess taught, played and discussed. City Island Theater Group at 1 p.m.; Wednesdays: Zumba at 9:15 and Saturday, All levels welcome. Come on in! Avoid T.V. Art Classes for Children: CITG is pleased to present Neil Simon’s Arthritis Workshop at 10:15 a.m.; Fridays: Fit 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon. Explore drawing, Have fun. Call Bill at 718-541-3995. “Plaza Suite,” a comedy in three acts, each for Life at 9 a.m. and Yoga Stretch at 10:15. painting and sculpture: Study Van Gogh, Meets City Island Civic Association: involving different characters but all set in Arthritis Workshop classes are free. The sug- Picasso and DaVinci. For ages 7 -12 with at 7:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every Suite 719 of New York City’s Plaza Hotel. gested donation for all other exercise classes Lorraine Cantori 914-552-5268. month (except December). The play originally opened on Broadway in is $3 each. Last Tuesday of each Francesca’s Shamanic Drumming Parenting Group: 1968, directed by Mike Nichols, and ran for Mondays: Learn will take you to a month at 7 p.m. We laugh, we cry and we October Programs: Ceremony and Ritual two and a half years with more than 1,000 Canasta at 10:15 a.m.; Individualized Com- place of self discovery and healing. Franc- learn from one another. Join us as we share performances. puter Instruction at 1 p.m.; Guitar Lessons esca Rev. RPP. CRE, Board Certified Polar- our experience, strength and hope on this Maria Provenzano is directing CITG’s also at 1 p.m.; Tuesdays: Conversational ity/CS, is a Shamanic healer of the soul. journey of parenthood. For information, call production with cast members Jonathan Spanish at 10:15 a.m.; Wednesdays: Callig- Her goal is to heal and help a person feel John Scardina at 718-885-9305. Abbruzzese, Steven Bendler, Paula Roche- raphy at 1 p.m.; Haircuts by Brenda on Oct. whole again through spiritual journeying. Tuesday Weight Watchers Meetings: leau Hernandez, Camille Kaiser, Gary 14 and 28 for $10; Thursdays: Acrylic Paint- Journeying is the ability to travel to differ- evenings at 5:30 p.m. with Debbie. This Krigsman, Dave Lazaar, Hannah Ludemann, ing at 10 a.m.; Bingo at 1 p.m. on Oct. 8 and ent spirits into the outer dimensions. Please may be the best time of the year to get Elizabeth Paldino and Ivette Yambo. 22; Birthday Party on Oct. 22. Fridays: Book bring a yoga mat, drum or rattle if you have healthy and trim down. New sessions have With this fall production, CITG will Club at 1 p.m.; History Club at 1 p.m. just begun at a very good rate. Join a great participate in its annual “give back” to the Information, Referrals and Assistance. supportive group! We can do this together! community, requesting donations of full- For more information, call Elena at 718-885- Need help with filling out forms or applying size bottles of shampoo and conditioner. for certain benefits? Don’t know if you are 2268 or Patty at 718-885-1891. These will be donated to My Sister’s Place, Mondays, 7:15 to eligible for benefits? We can help. Call Patty Yoga with Jo Ann: a shelter with two anonymous locations in at 718-885-0727 or drop by the Center. 8:30 p.m. $10. Gentle level one class. Please Westchester County. There, women who are bring a mat, a strap and, if possible, a yoga Caregivers Support. If you are caring victims of domestic abuse, dating violence, for someone or if you know someone who is blanket. For more information, contact Jo sexual abuse, stalking and human traffick- Ann at 917-853-4719 or caring for another, we have some supportive joanngny @aol. ing can find a safe haven for 90 days while services that might be helpful, including com. receiving support and legal counseling. Want to lose that respite, escort assistance and help with shop- Zumba with Julia: Mary McIntyre belly fat? Well here is your chance to Zumba ping. Please call Patty at 718-885-0727. Transportation Services. Off-Island shopping trips leave at 9:30 and include Shop Rite, Bay Plaza, Stop & Shop, Target, Farm- ers Market, Trader Joe’s, Empire City and VHF-Ch 16 Capt. Dan more. See our monthly calendar for specific 718-885-3420 dates. The suggested contribution for a round trip is $1 on City Island and $2.50 off-Island shopping trips. Limited availability is open CITY ISLAND for off-Island doctor appointments. You must U. S. Coast Guard Licensed & Approved call the office one week before the appoint- For Marine Towing Assistance & Salvage ment and be approved. Anyone over 60 is P.O. Box 58 encouraged to take advantage of our door- City Island, N.Y. 10464 to-door transportation services. Call Tony at 347-834-6466 for pickup or trips. Patty Attis Page Ten The Island Current October 2015

Board Games; Oct. 30 (Halloween movie Or visit www.dragonspathacademy.com. strongly recommended. Learn more about to be announced). Other new activities starting in Octo- October at www.StarvingArtistOnline. OCTOBER ADULT PROGRAMS ber: Caretaker and Me on Tuesdays and com. Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Come (Facts about Credit). Charge it Right and train with your children from 2 to Given the prevalence of credit card today, 4, only $50 per month. Caretakers train people need to be keenly aware of what for free! Lil Dragons Pre Skill Level on lurks behind offers of “easy money.” In Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 4:30 this informative participants will gain a p.m. Only $50 per month. And a program more complete understanding of credit of prep training for those who are head- and credit cards and develop the skills ing off to the Police Academy or military Public School 175 needed to use credit wisely. Presented by branches. Call Sensei Eddie at 347-945- Principal Amy Lipson welcomes the Jay Stevens. Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. 3172 or 917-742-2007. following faculty members for the 2015– Island Writers-Creative Writing This October (249 2016 school year. Ms. Bellon and Ms. Meets every Tuesday afternoon at Starving Artist Group. City Island Avenue) offers singer-song- Kaufman are teaching kindergarten; Ms. 1 p.m. Led by Toby Liederman. writers, CD release party and Halloween Fallon and Ms. Aiola are working with Autumn Writing at the Library: parties — even a “night of Broadway.” the first-graders, and the second grade For seven weeks before the holiday sea- Lou Volpe releases his new CD, “Remem- will have Mrs. Carter-Spencer. Third- and son, you will explore purposeful writing bering Ol’ Blue Eyes,” at a performance fourth-grade teachers are Mrs. Cambria, that creates an impact. Along the way you on Sunday, Oct. 4, starting at 4 p.m. Mrs. Mazzella and Ms. Fisk. The fifth will learn how to design a good story, pre- Singer-songwriters set to take the stage grade will have Ms. Montenare and Ms. pare a piece for publication and write with include our “sweetheart” Theresa Sareo Lawless. Middle school teachers are Ms. joy. Led by Gail Hitt. Begins Thursday, (Friday, Oct, 16, 8 p.m.) and Carolann Stabile, Ms. Shea, Ms. Ramos, Mr. During- Oct. 29, and runs to Dec. 17, from 5:30 to Solebello (Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m.). And Hammond, Mr. Daley, Mrs. Moscone, Ms. 6:30 p.m. Hannah Glick brings her friends back for Heil and Ms. Addesso. Ask questions Computer Q & A: “An Evening of Broadway — Part 2” on Mr. Sabatello is running the physical about how to use computers. “How do I Saturday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m.; reservations education program, and Ms. McArdle is turn a computer on?” “How do I set up in charge of computer technology. The lit- my own e-mail account and e-mail fam- eracy coach is Ms. Masotti, and the parent ily and friends?” “How do I copy and coordinator is Mrs. Gisante. paste text and pictures?” How can I sign in to use a computer at the library with my library card?” Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon. One- on-one tutorials are also available by appointment. Résumé Writing Workshop and Online Job Search: Designed to assist in creating a new or updated resumé. Topics include cover letters and resources for job PROGRAMS AT THE opportunities. A flash drive is required to CITY ISLAND LIBRARY save your work. Every Wednesday from 718-885-1703 10 a.m. to noon. Our hours are: Monday and Thursday, One-On-One: Computer and Tablet 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Assistance. Stop in or call to make an Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday appointment for one hour of personalized and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. instruction that addresses your questions OCTOBER CHILDREN’S and concerns. PROGRAMS Saturday Afternoon Movies: Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. “The Age of Adaline“ Interactive Hoot and Halloween: Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. “Bronx History in musical delivering the performing arts in Photos & Film: A Catered Affair” creative, hands-on musical experiences for Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. “The Forger” kids of all ages. Presented by Presley and Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. “Deliver Us from Melody. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. Evil” Children from birth to Circle Time: Please check our flyers and call us 3 years old and their caregivers can enjoy in advance in case of any unscheduled interactive stories, songs, and finger plays AUTO DETAILING - SAT. & SUN. ONLY changes, additions or cancellations. For while spending time with other toddlers events in other branches, please check our in the neighborhood. There is a limit of website at www.nypl.org. 15 children and their caregivers per ses- sion. Space is limited on a first come-first serve basis the day of the program. Every Tuesday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Read & Play: Children from birth to 3 years old and caregivers can take part in wonderful stories, discover amazing toys and meet new friends in this fun, informal program. There is a limit of 15 children This year at and their caregivers per session. Space is Dragons Path Academy (229 City Island Avenue) will be filled limited on a first come-first serve basis with exciting new activities to help kids the day of the program. Every Friday from keep busy, all while creating a healthy 11 to 11:30 a.m. social environment. Dragons Path offers Craft-A-Way: Drop in at any time hen ou ork with e to uy or ell after-school pickup, healthy juice and W Y W M B S , throughout the day and participate in snacks, arts and crafts, homework help, creating projects related to a theme or active games, martial arts, boxing les- You are Working with the BEST! holiday. Ages 2–11. Friday, Oct. 23, sons all at a low cost, plus and free movie between 12 noon and 4 p.m. and pizza every Friday. Save from $60 OCTOBER TEEN and TWEEN per individual, and $210 with siblings PROGRAMS compared to other programs in the area. Big Talks: Teen Relationships: No charge for early days or late pick up! An alarming number of teens experi- Classes run until 7 p.m., so parents have 2014 International Diamond & Pinnacle Quality ence violence in their relationships. This no need to rush. Dragon’s Path has served Service Awards workshop increases awareness of this the City Island community for four years important issue, covers warning signs of and produced 22 world champions! You abusive relationships and partners, and will not be disappointed for choosing will make you think about how you want this school! Fees are as follows: 5 days to create healthy relationships. Presented a week – 4 weeks $240 ($60 a week); 4 by Tara Abrol. For ages 12 to 18 years old. days a week- 4 weeks $220 ($55 a week); 3 I have been chosen as a Thursday, Oct. 8, at 3:30 p.m. days a week – 4 weeks $200 ($50 a week). 2015 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award Winner. Monday Receive a 50 percent discount for the first After School Lounge: Less then 5% of agents through Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. sibling and 20 percent off for three or more. For more information, contact Sen- receive this award. Look for Fridays at 3 p.m.: Oct. 2: Creepy Col- me in the October Issue of sei Eddie Castro at 347-945-3172/917-742- oring; Oct. 9: Wii and Board games; Oct. Westchester Magazine. 16: Craft-A-Creature; Oct. 23: Wii and 2007 or Brianna Reilly at 914-787-9796. October 2015 The Island Current Page Eleven

bly is willing to have a tryst with him. Gib confronts Buttercup, Elwes did the entire Lieutenant. Daniel Kaffee, a Navy lawyer winds up carpooling with Gary Cooper scene with a broken toe. Fans of this film who has never seen the inside of the court- (Tim Robbins) and Mary Ann Webster (Lisa will really enjoy Elwes’s recently published room. He wants to plea bargain, rather than Jane Persky), an extremely annoying couple. book about the making of this movie, “As defend two stubborn Marines, Lance Corpo- Unfortunately, the other passenger on the You Wish.” The audio version has Elwes ral Harold Dawson (Wolfgang Bodison) and trip is Alison, an attractive but bossy girl himself reading it, with all key members of Private First Class Louden Downey (James who has already rejected Gib once before. the cast adding their own memories from Marshall), who have been accused of killing Despite the film’s predictable conclusion, time to time. fellow Marine, Private William T. Santiago Cusack and Zuniga deliver such engaging When Harry Met Sally (1989) is a (Michael DeLorenzo), at the Guantanamo performances that the audience is rooting study of this question: Can men and women Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Also on the legal for them to wise up and discover one another be just friends without sex getting in the staff are Lieutenant Sam Weinberg (Kevin from the very first scene. One of the best bits way? In 1977, college graduates Harry Burns Pollak) and Lieutenant Commander JoAnne is the mismatched couple being bombarded (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Galloway (Demi Moore). Kaffee and the Directed by Rob Reiner with an ear-piercing rendition of “The Age Ryan) share a contentious car ride from prosecutor, his friend Captain Jack Ross of Aquarius” by their dippy traveling com- Chicago to New York. Ten years later, (Kevin Bacon) negotiate a bargain, but Daw- Rob Reiner, famous for playing the panions. Harry and Sally meet again at a bookstore, son and Downey refuse to go along. They role of Meathead, Archie Bunker’s son-in- (1986) is based on the and in the company of their respective best insist they were ordered by Lieutenant Jona- law, in TV’s (1971–79), Stand By Me All in the Family Stephen King short story “The Body.” This friends, Jess (Bruno Kirby) and Marie (Car- than James Kendrick (Kiefer Sutherland) made a stunning directorial debut with the piece of nostalgia is set over Labor Day rie Fisher), attempt to stay platonic friends. to perform a “Code Red” on Santiago, who now classic music “mockumentary” This weekend in 1959 Castle Rock, OR. It tells Also featured in the film are Harley Kozak was thought to be a screw-up. In the film’s (1984). The film portrays a is Spinal Tap the story of four inseparable friends who as Harry’s wife, Helen, and Steven Ford as most memorable scene, Kaffee takes a huge fictional British heavy metal band called set out in search of a dead body that one Sally’s boyfriend, Joe. This film contains the risk by calling Colonel Nathan R. Jessep Spinal Tap, whose members are David St. of the boys overhears his brother discuss- classic scene in which Sally fakes an orgasm (Jack Nicholson) to the stand in an effort to Hubbins (Mike McKean), Derek Smalls ing. The foursome consists of intellectual at a diner to prove to Harry that it can be uncover a conspiracy. (Harry Shearer) and Nigel Tufnel (Chris- Gordie (Wil Wheaton), born leader Chris done, after which another customer (director (1995), stars topher Guest). The film satirizes the wild An American President (River Phoenix), emotionally disturbed Rob Reiner’s mother, Estelle Reiner) says, Michael Douglas in the title role of Presi- personal behavior and musical pretensions Teddy (Corey Feldman) and chubby hanger- “I’ll have what she’s having.” dent Andrew Shepherd, a widower with of hard rock bands of the time. Reiner co- on Vern (Jerry O’Connell). As the boys Another film based on a Stephen King one teenage daughter (Shawna Waldron). stars in the film as documentary filmmaker travel to find the body, we learn about all novel, (1990) stars James Caan as When he starts dating environmental lobby- Marty Di Bergi, who is interviewing and Misery the personal pressures brought to bear on romance writer Paul Sheldon. After a seri- ist Sydney Ellen Wade (a sparkling Annette filming the music group. The movie also them by the adult world. Richard Dreyfuss, ous car crash, Sheldon is rescued by former Bening), the repercussions shake the founda- features Tony Hendra as group manager Ian playing the grown-up Gordie, narrates the nurse Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), who tions of his administration. President Shep- Faith, and June Chadwick as St. Hubbins’s film. Kiefer Sutherland, as gang leader Ace claims to be his biggest fan. Annie brings herd’s staff includes Martin Sheen (chief interfering girlfriend Jeanine. Reiner and Merrill, dominates every scene he’s in as a him to her remote cabin to recover, but her of staff), Michael J. Fox (chief domestic the three main actors are credited as the brutish high-school bully. It is sad to note fixation takes a dark turn when she discovers adviser), Anna Deveare Smith (press secre- writers of the movie because they adlibbed that River Phoenix, a very fine young actor that Sheldon is killing off her favorite char- tary), David Paymer (pollster) and Samantha much of the dialogue. In 2002, This Is with a promising career, died at age 23 of a acter in his novels in order to explore more Mathis (secretary). His chief adversary is was deemed “culturally, his- Spinal Tap drug overdose. serious work. Annie, who has lived almost Richard Dreyfuss as Senator Bob Rum- torically, or aesthetically significant” by the A wonderful family film is the delight- vicariously through the Misery Chastain son. John Mahoney is on hand as Sydney’s Library of Congress and was selected for ful comedy-fantasy-adventure books for years, becomes almost crazed humorless boss. The terrific script, written preservation by the United States National The Princess (1987). When a grandfather (Peter upon discovering Misery’s fate. As Shel- by Aaron Sorkin (creator of the TV version Film Registry. Bride Falk) reads a book to his sick grandson don devises plans for escape, Annie grows of this film, “The West Wing”), was brought Reiner’s second film, The Sure Thing (Fred Savage), the characters come to life. increasingly controlling, even violent, as she to the screen brilliantly by producer-director (1985), is the story of the cross-country The beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright) falls forces the author to shape his writing to suit Rob Reiner. This film is a feel-good fairy journey of college students Walter “Gib” in love with a peasant boy named Westley her twisted fantasies. tale, which like many of Reiner’s films, can Gibson (John Cusack) and Alison Bradbury (Cary Elwes), who goes away to make his In the dramatic courtroom thriller easily be watched more than once. (Daphne Zuniga) as they make their way A fortune. Several years later, when Westley (1992), Tom Cruise plays And until next time, happy viewing. . . from New England to Los Angeles, each in Few Good Men is reported as dead, Buttercup agrees to an effort to meet their ideal match. Gib is marry the evil Prince Humperdink (Chris a college freshman who keeps striking out Sarandon). The story features Christopher with women, and is thrilled when his best Guest as the evil Count Rugen; Mandy Pat- In the Garden friend, Lance (Anthony Edwards), invites inkin as Inigo Montoya, sworn to avenge his By MARY COLBY him to California to meet the beautiful father’s death; Andre the Giant as Fessik, woman (Nicollette Sheridan) who ostensi- Montoya’s companion; Wallace Shawn as Poets’ Daffodils. Vizzini, hired by Humperdink to help start a Chionodoxa and scilla look good tucked war by kidnapping Princess Buttercup; and under deciduous shrubs, or you can grow Billy Crystal and Carol Kane, as the hilari- them with hostas, which will hide the dying ous Miracle Max and his wife, who agree to foliage once they have bloomed. Plant lots of help humiliate the prince. Perhaps the funni- muscari and see your garden awash in blue. MrChimney.com est scene in the movie is when Buttercup and Paint your garden in color, but again limit Humperdink are being married by the inimi- your selection of bulbs to create mass, as in painting a picture. Cleaning & Repairs table Peter Cook as the Impressive Clergy- man. Some interesting trivia: Elwes and Good loamy soil is key, and bone meal should be added to each hole. I don’t use a 718-329-3296 Patinkin studied fencing for three months in order to perform the entire swashbuckling bulb planter. I prefer digging with a spade, 800-834-3155 swordplay scene themselves, using a stunt snaking my lines through the garden to double only for acrobatics around the tree. delineate a composition. Another method is During the scene when Westley returns and to toss them about and plant them where they lie, mimicking nature. Alliums are great because most bloom in May, an intermediate month between spring and summer. Allium Purple Sensa- UNDER NEW Photo by MARY COLBY tion, and Allium Drumstick tuck in nicely Colors of Autumn: Amaranth, feather OWNERSHIP and measure just under three feet tall. You reed grass, teasel. can plant peonies now if you have an isolated

Bulb-Planting Time spot or a huge garden, for as lovely as they are, they take up a lot of room; combine Finally we were delivered on the week- them with roses. If you fancy lilies, now is end of Sept. 12 from the seemingly unend- the time. ing drought that plagued our gardens this City Island with its warm sea breezes summer. The sky opened and the rain fell is zone 7, and this leaves you plenty of time heavily and in enormous drops. Gardeners before the ground freezes to plant nature’s • Puppy & Kitten sang praises of hallelujah and were finally miraculous packages—root, stem, leaf and unshackled from their hoses. The earth is flower all neatly bundled up in its own con- Spay/Neuter now eager for planting and ready for bulb tainer, the bulb! • Evening Hours planting. The colors of autumn were expressively • Emergency Care Bulbs look best when combined with painted by Van Gogh in his last batch of perennials and groundcover. A good rule: paintings from Auvers in France: the wheat • Laboratory less is more. If you are planting tulips, fields, in yellow, sienna, burnt browns and • Ultrasound plant 50 or more of one color. This will cre- smoky umbers all blazing under a dying • 2nd Opinions ate a large sweep of color and weave a pat- autumnal sun. I have used the amaranth tern in your space. The Orange Ballerina biscuit, the thistle-like teasel and goldenrod • Dental is a nice choice as it mixes well with other with the grass Calamagrostis ‘Karl Forester’ • Boarding & plants. Use bulbs in between perennials so to great effect in Lucy’s meadow garden. their dying foliage can be camouflaged. The colors mimic Van Gogh, and it plea- Dr. Paul Schwartzeich, DVM Grooming Partnering large cupped daffodils with sures my eye in the last of the garden season. day lilies makes a beautiful marriage; The colors of fall abound, yet I am already using smaller naturalizing varieties that looking ahead to the pictures that bulb plant- 914-636-8106 All Major Credit Cards have smaller leaves, like Tete a Tete or ing will bring to spring. 98 North Avenue Accepted Thalia, will look lovely, and their dying Mary Colby is an artist and gardener New Rochelle, NY 10801 Se Habla Español foliage won’t be intrusive for months after whose studio is at 276 City Island Avenue. www.newrochellevet.com blooming. A small meadow in your lawn She can be reached at 917-804-4509 for could be charming with just a few dozen consultation and design. Page Twelve The Island Current October 2015

fiberglass repairs to boats on City Island and He lived for a time in Mount Vernon but biked Kall’s] and told her I wanted to buy the house.” in nearby marinas. When possible, he and to City Island on weekends and took long In his last book, a memoir entitled “On Sally crewed for friends on the Block Island swims, often all the way around the island, the Move: A Life,” one of his chapters is race and sailed the Sound on their own small which took about six hours. called “City Island,” in which he describes The Current will print obituaries free of charge upon noti- boat. He became, as Sally used to say, “An old “It was on such a swim, in 1979, that I the neighborhood and his friendships with fication by a member of the deceased’s immediate family. salt in training.” As he drove down City Island spotted a charming-looking gazebo near the Islanders, especially Skip Lane and his wife, Call 718-885-0760 or write to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464, including your telephone number. Avenue friends would often say, “I heard Bob end of the island. I got out of the water to look Doris. An interview in which Dr. Sacks talks go by this morning.” at it and then strolled up the street [Horton about his life here and his reasons for moving Bob retired from singing professionally Street], where I saw a ‘For Sale’ sign in front to Manhattan (the long commute to his office in the mid-1990s, and in 1997 he and Sally of a little house.” The owner of the house was downtown) can be viewed at www.webofsto- returned to retire in Wisconsin. Not one to moving to the West Coast and showed Dr. ries.com/play/oliver.sacks. “retire,” Bob continued his business in the Fox Sacks around, and “I was hooked. Still in my The Island Current published an inter- Valley area and sang at area churches and for swim trunks, I strode up City Island Avenue view with Dr. Sacks in 1986, part of which is special events. in my bare feet to the realtor’s office [Jackie reproduced on page 7. A longtime member of Christ Church in Pelham, NY, he later became a member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Appleton, WI. He is survived by his wife, Sara, of Grand Chute; his son, Robert, of New Rochelle; his sister, Beth (Bob) Ruger, of Franklin, WI, his brother, James (Lynn) McPherson of Bremer- ton, WA; several nieces and nephews, and many cousins. A memorial service will be held in Octo- ber at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Apple- ton. At Bob’s request, do not send flowers, Robert Edward McPherson but memorial donations may be made to All Robert (Bob) Edward McPherson Jr., a Saints’ Episcopal Church or to a charity of the longtime resident of City Island, died on Sept. donor’s choice. 24, 2015, in Grand Chute, WI, at the age of 80. Bob was born on Jan. 29, 1935 and raised in Oshkosh, WI., the son of the late Robert E. and Eleanor Goetz McPherson, and grandson of the late Harry and Gertrude McPherson and the late Philip and Anna Goetz. He attended Oshkosh High School and was a graduate of Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, WI. In 1957 he graduated from Ripon College with a degree in economics and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. In 1960 he married Sara (Sally) Spicer in Oshkosh. At a very early age, Bob developed two loves: sailing and singing. From the age of 15, he sailed his beloved Snipe in area lakes and crewed for other boat owners in regattas. He was a member of the Oshkosh Yacht Club for many years and later also a member of the Oliver Wolf Sacks Neenah Nodaway Yacht Club. Dr. Oliver Sacks, who lived on City In 1949 he began singing in a barbershop Island for over 20 years, died on Aug. 30, quartet and went on to perform in high school 2015, at the age of 82, in Manhattan, sur- and college at various shows and concerts. rounded by friends and family. Following college, he performed as a baritone Dr. Sacks, who was born in England, was with the St. Louis Civic Opera, on televi- an eminent neurologist and writer whom the sion and with the St. Louis Municipal Opera New York Times called the “poet laureate of Company, where he appeared with Bob Hope, contemporary medicine.” He moved to the Andy Devine, Margaret Hamilton and Alan United States in 1960 and came to New York Jones, among others. in 1965 to become professor of neurology and He and Sally moved in the early 1960s to psychiatry at Columbia University; he was Miami, where he sang with the Miami-Dade also a faculty member at the Albert Einstein Opera companies and other major compa- College of Medicine in the Bronx. nies in Florida, including Tampa and the He was the author of a number of best- Florida State Symphony. He was a founding selling books, many about his experiences singer in the Palm Beach Opera Company. with patients and how they handled their con- He appeared with many singers, including ditions. The best-known of these books was Placido Domingo, Licia Albanese, Salva- “Awakenings” (1973), which was made into tore Bacalonni, Ferruccio Tagliavini, Rich- a film in 1990 starring Robin Williams and ard Tucker, Robert Merrill, Heidi Krall and Robert de Niro and was partly filmed on City Teresa Stratas. Island, where Dr. Sacks was living at the time. After moving to New York City, he Dr. Sacks got to know City Island very received a full scholarship to complete his soon after joining the faculty at Einstein, as Master’s Degree at the Manhattan School a place to eat a relaxing lunch and to enjoy of Music. He eventually dropped out of the “pleasant views of the sea in all directions.” program because he was given roles that were unsuitable for his voice range. He later changed his voice from baritone to tenor and toured with the Guber, Ford and Gross “Straw Hat Trail” in their East Coast productions of “Camelot” and “Oklahoma,” appearing with Gordon MacRae, Earl Wrightson, Lois Hunt, Bill Hayes and Roderick Cook. Bob performed with a number of East Coast opera companies, including Stamford Opera, the Connecticut State Opera, the Gar- den State Opera of New Jersey, the Long Island Opera Showcase Theater, the DaCapo Opera of Cape Cod, the New York State Opera Company, the Apollo Opera Company of New York City, the New Haven Opera Society, the Ruffino Opera Association of NYC, the New Rochelle Opera Company and the Monmouth Opera Festival of New Jersey. He made a number of guest appearances, including the Westchester Conservatory of Music, the Pelham Symphony Orchestra, and the Performing Arts Society of Westchester County. He sang with the Metropolitan Opera chorus for almost 10 years. The lure of boats never left Bob, and in the early 1970s, in addition to singing, he opened a business as an independent con- tractor, performing cosmetic and structural October 2015 The Island Current Page Thirteen

By JOHN SHERIDAN and MARIA SUTHERLAND

To Track or Not to Track to complete the story was their winter home, and he found it through tracking in There can be no doubt that the prac- specific trees at the top of specific moun- tice of animal tracking in the name of tains in Mexico. scientific research has led to important Animal tracking does not come with- breakthroughs in our understanding of the out a price. At the very least, there is the animal kingdom. The great white shark, stress to the animal that accompanies the for example, is no longer the shadowy, process of tagging or banding, such as mythical man-eater it once was. A movie the nets that are used to capture birds to such as “Jaws” would probably not make be banded. They are monitored regularly, the same kind of splash today that it did in of course, so that the poor creatures are the 1970s. We know so much more about not ensnared any longer than they have to the behavior of great whites because of be, but still they are ensnared. In another tracking. In Australia, in fact, they have case, we have seen radio transmitters used data retrieved from tracking devices literally glued to the heads of seals that to make beaches safer for surfers and we suspect reasonable observers would swimmers. consider uncomfortable at best and inhu- Our favorite example of breaking mane at worst. And, finally, one scientist through to a better understanding of ani- conducted a study that seemed to show mal behavior continues to be the story of that king penguins that had been banded Dr. Fred Urquhart and the monarch but- on the flipper produced fewer chicks than terflies. Beginning in 1937, Dr. Urquhart those that had not been banded. Clearly, and his team of citizen scientists tracked there is an ethical component to the thousands of monarchs that had been practice of tracking animals that must tagged in Canada. Then on Jan. 9, 1975, be respected. The pursuit of knowledge, he found what he had been looking for: while a noble and necessary one, is not the winter home of the monarch butterfly. without its parameters. As the saying By then, he had already learned that these goes, the ends do not justify the means. amazing insects needed at least four gen- Given the way technology is trending, erations to complete their more than 6,000 it would seem that tagged and banded mile roundtrip migration. What he needed animals have less to worry about than ever before. Devices are generally smaller, DR. STEVE’S lighter and less likely to be the kind where APPLIANCE SERVICE the animal has to be recaptured in order for the data to be harvested. But in one article we read about data from animal tracking devices that were being used to 1 Year guarantee on parts. 25 Years of Experience on All Brands monitor climate change, the researcher completely glossed over the detail about the sparrow that had managed to peck free from the device attached to its leg. For the 718-671-0700 researcher, it was merely the cost of doing business, but we would suggest that it was more than that for the sparrow.

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______SALE OF A TWO FAMILY HOME with two lots: NEED HELP WITH CLEANING? Yes, I do windows! ______one lot is empty. Please call 718-885-2421. Stoves, refrigerators, and thorough house cleaning. FOR SALE: 2 new screens, 30” x 80” for sliding City Island references. Call Margaret at 917-287- glass doors $50.00, and One new, white insu- ______1132. lated door, no screen, 35” x 80” $75.00. Call CITY ISLAND NOTARY PUBLIC: Certified in New ______Chris 718-885-1442. York State. By appointment only, including weekends. Call Johanna at 914-299-1414. WEBSITES CREATED - MOBILE-FRIENDLY ______Effective, great-looking website design, copy, ART PRINTS FROM ISLAND ARTIST. Purchase tech setup. Simple, reasonable, fast. Call Katie prints of the artwork of Island artist Margue- rite Chadwick-Juner (including paintings of our ______Now: 646-309-7850. soon to be gone bridge) at http://fineartamerica. RESUMES WRITTEN, EDITED, LAID OUT From com/art/all/marguerite+chadwick-juner/all. Art- actors to lawyers. 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Sunday, October 4th, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. HOW TO HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED AND PAR- Piano, indoor and outdoor furniture, lamps, ENTS THRIVE: Child development specialist/certified kitchenware, art, collectibles, books, linens, school psychologist/parent educator can help you to jewelry, clothing and more. ______unlock the potential inside your student and yourself, PAINTING AND PLASTERING: Clean profes- and develop a plan for success. ADHD coach- sional work at affordable rates. Call for a free ing, consultations for learning disabilities, and par- ______quote. Dave 1-646-548-8573. ent coaching. Visit www.ThinkLaughLearn.com for PIANO LESSONS IN YOUR HOME: Ralph Meri- details or call John Scardina @ 718-885-9305. Also gliano, 30 years experience teaching classical, jazz, look for parent sessions at the City Island Commu- Photo by DONNA McGOWAN pop, music theory, instruction in digital music. Mac/ ______nity Center (usually the last Tuesday of the month). A huge hornets nest had been hanging the whole summer from a tree on Fordham PC Prop tools music production, studio, design. OWENS TREE EXPERTS: Tree trimming & removal. Street right outside the entrance to the City Island Diner. Looking like a Chinese paper [email protected], 718-885-0915, voicemail 212- ______Free estimates. Fully insured. Call 718-885-0914. 802-5504. lantern, it was removed by the Parks Department on Sept. 17. No stings reported. ______PHOTO RESTORATION: Take old photographs and have them restored like new. Copies made from negatives or prints. Framing available as ______well. Call Ron at 718-885-1403. OPEN HOUSE @ 54 Marine St., Oct. 3 & Oct. 4, 12 – 3 p.m, $750,000. Waterfront brick with views of Bridge & NYC Skyline, 3 bedrooms, LR, Kitchen, 1 baths, huge attic, finished basement with bath, hardwood floors, new roof + gutters, new oil burner, one car garage, low taxes. 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Caring for City Island’s adorable pets for 20+ years. References avail- ______able. Call 1-646-316-6089. LEARN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Photoshop 7 or black and white photography, developing film, printing, camera techniques. Call Ron at ______718-885-1403. CAR/LIMO SERVICE AVAILABLE TO NYC REGION AIRPORTS: Designated driver for those special evenings/events. Locations out- side of NYC prices are negotiated. Beautiful ______SUV seats 7 comfortably. Call 914-419-0962. POLY TARPS: Mildew and rot proof. Cover pools, boats, lawn furniture, firewood. Burck’s, 526 City ______Island Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 718-885-1559. BOAT WINTERIZING HEADQUARTERS: See us for all your supplies. Burck’s, 526 City Island Avenue. ______Bronx, New York 718-885-1559. Customer parking. Page Sixteen The Island Current October 2015

of the Sea’s class of 1965 who recently celebrated their 50th class reunion with a shindig at the Mohansic Golf Course and Grill. The evening began with a cocktail hour followed by a barbecue and music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Cheers to Mark Nani, who will celebrate his 29th birthday on Oct. 22. Mark recently became the proprietor of St. Mark’s Wine Information for the Talebearer must be received in and Liquor in Manhattan’s East Greenwich writing no later than the 15th of the month except July and December. Mail to The Island Current, P.O. Village. Have a great year! Box 6, City Island, NY 10464; include your name and Kudos to the Quinn Family and their telephone number.

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea class of 1965 celebrated its 50th reunion on June 27, 2015, at the Mohansic Golf Course and Grill in Yorktown Heights, NY. Shown above are the “happy together” classmates (front row, l. to r.) Francine DeVeau Brill, Marianne Costello Quattrociocchi and Jane DeTorres Zurbuch. Middle row: Donna Costello Breen, Susan Vitola Colello, Kathy Kain Meehan, Annemarie Noonan Blatus and Marie Saunier Antonelli. Top row: Billy Gerhard, Jimmy Loughman, Richie DeLuca and Johnny Yarusso.

The Quinn family and friends at the Walk for Epilepsy in Manhattan on Sept. 20. Happy birthday wishes to our grand- son Joseph, who will turn seven on Oct, 24. Have a fun day! Lots of love from Grandma and Grandpa Penny. Best wishes for continued happiness to Judy and Mike Rauh, John and Linda Wright and Mike and Roseann Bunyan, who are all celebrating wedding anniver- saries this month. If you are running in the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1, please call Judy Rauh at 718-885-2079. We’d like to set up a photo before the race. Happy 30th wedding anniversary on Oct. 12 to Bay Street’s Maria and Bob Swieciki. Remember the yesterdays, plan your tomorrows and celebrate your today. With love from your children, Stephen, Bobby and Maria Christina. Congratulations to City Island’s own Sarah Williams, who recently netted the first soccer goal of her college career. Sarah is a freshman at Vermont’s St. Michael’s College. Happy birthday wishes across the miles on Oct. 29 to former Carroll Street resient Sunjay Sebastian. Happy seventh anniversary greetings to Danielle and Philip Ribaudo. We love you all, Mom and Dad Ribaudo. Birthday wishes, hugs and kisses to our sweet granddaughter Scarlett Rib- audo. You’re two years old! Enjoy your Happy 29th birthday to Mark Nani. special day. Love you so much. Nonni and Pop Ribaudo. Congratulations to Eliza and Tim City Island friends who participated in the Fee on the Sept. 5 birth of Rylan Ella Walk for Epilepsy on Sunday, Sept. 20. The Fee. Thrilled grandparents are Holly walk started at the South Street Seaport Rarpeau and George Stewart and Mau- and finished in Battery Park. reen Fee. And a very happy Halloween to all. See Congratulations to the St. Mary, Star you at the parade! Maria Swieciki

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