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they can be. His job is made easier by the Pizza was up and running. After successfully CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2007 wonderful support he receives from the par- operating the pizzeria for 12 years, the broth- ents, coaches and volunteers. ers decided to split up and follow other busi- AWARD WINNERS ness ventures. By KAREN NANI In the late 1990s, war broke out in Yugo- slavia. Feeling the need to help his old home, which was tearing itself apart, and to support This year’s recipients of the City Island torical Society since 1995, an active member his new home, which had been so good to Chamber of Commerce 2007 community of the Grace Church parish since 2005 and a him and his family, Shukri joined the United service and business awards give new mean- member of the new not-for-profi t organiza- States Army. In 1999 he was assigned to the ing to the term multitasking. The fi ve win- tion, the City Island Architectural Heritage Army’s military intelligence unit as a transla- ners, many of whom have dual occupations Preservation Foundation. In her spare time, tor and took part in Operation Joint Guardian. and community roles, will be honored at the Barbara enjoys writing, riding horseback and For exemplary service during these opera- Chamber’s annual dinner on Friday, Oct. 26, working in the garden of her landmark house tions, Shukri was awarded the NATO Medal at the Lido Restaurant. on Tier Street. of Service. Captain Christopher J. Cullen: In the fall of 2000, Shukri returned home, Sam Bierman Business and Community and he and his brother went back into the res- Service Award taurant business. With more than 30 combined Captain Chris grew up in a small com- years of cooking experience (from Little Italy munity along the Long Island Sound where no less), the brothers set their sights on City he started fi shing at a very young age. The Island, a place they had frequently visited love of fi shing has stayed with him through- with friends and family while growing up. out his adulthood. Shukri Islamovic In November of 2000, just three months He started working on City Island when after returning from Europe, the Tree House Restaurant opened. Thanks to the wonderful he was a freshman in high school as a mate Shukri Islamovic: support and patronage from the residents of aboard a local party boat. He continued to Tom Cerreta Accomplished Business City Island, Shukri opened a café and cater- work through his college years, graduating Service Award ing hall in the summer of 2006. He continues Iona College with a B.A. in 1995 and later Born in Ulquin, Montenegro, Shukri Is- to operate both establishments with his wife, completing an M.S. in Elementary Education lamovic traveled to New York City with his Tatiana, and their son, Alex. with a Specialty in Science in 1997. Cap- family in 1972. After settling in the Little Ita- The Chamber invites all to the annual tain Chris is currently an elementary school ly section of the Bronx, Shukri spent his time dinner dance to honor these deserving award teacher for the Irvington School District and between school working in the neighborhood Arlene Byrne recipients at the Lido Restaurant. For tickets has successfully taught for 12 years. and playing soccer, his favorite sport. At 22, and reservations, please call Mrs. Jane La In May 2000, Capt. Chris purchased the Shukri and his younger brother decided to Scala at 718-885-9100. Island Current fi shing boat (no relation to Arlene Byrne: open their own business, and in 1981, Joe’s this newspaper). Five years later he acquired Service to Community Award the new Island Current II, which was cus- Arlene Giorno Byrne was born in Holy tom built in Kennebunk, Maine, to round out Rosary Parish in the Bronx and attended the Island Current fl eet for party and charter both public and parochial schools nearby. fi shing. Captain Chris lives on Minneford When she fi nished high school, she worked Avenue, with his lovely wife, Peggy, and two for Guarantee Trust Company and then for beautiful daughters Marie and Lorelei. Eastern Securities in Manhattan. She moved to City Island when she married John Byrne, a clam digger. She worked at Ray’s Chris Craft and raised two children, Clare Louise and Thomas John. With Patty Grondahl, also from City Is- land, she started the Thrift Shop at St. Mary’s in 1981. As everyone knows, it is a thriving entity, thanks in large part to Arlene’s heart- felt commitment to its success. Robert Whelan: Catherine Scott Achievement Award Robert Whelan has been a resident of City Island since 1976. He attended St Mary, Star of the Sea School and Fordham Prep. After graduating from high school, Bob at- tended John Jay College and then joined the New York Police Department. After retiring Barbara Burn Dolensek from the department, Bob joined Verizon Communications, where he is currently em- Barbara Burn Dolensek: ployed as a systems technician. Exemplary Service to Community Award Bob and his wife, Anna, and their three Barbara Dolensek moved to City Island children, Kevin, Briana and Christine, live on in 1976 with her husband, Dr. Emil Dolensek, Fordham Place. He joined the coaching staff who was chief veterinarian at the Bronx Zoo of the City Island Little League in 1997, and until his death in 1990. A graduate of Smith today, in addition to coaching, he is president College with a degree in art history, Barbara of the organization. He is also co-director of has worked for many years in book publish- the St Mary’s basketball program and sits ing, 15 of them as executive editor at the on the Parish Council as youth coordinator. Photos by RICK DeWITT Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is also the When Bob is not busy with Little League or A small fi re broke out at 267 City Island Avenue between Hawkins and Carroll Streets author of 13 books. basketball, he volunteers at the Mt. Vernon on the morning of Sept. 20, 2007. The vacant storefront was under renovation, but no She has been active in the City Island hockey program. one was present or injured as a result of the blaze. Firefi ghters responded to a knock community for many years, starting with the He is the only City Islander to date on the Schofi eld Street fi rehouse door at 6:43 a.m., according to Battalion Chief Paul Wanamaker. City Island’s own Engine 70 and Ladder 53 were the fi rst to respond, PTA at P.S. 175, when her son, Philip, was who has completed the Community Emer- a student there. She has been on the staff of followed by six additional companies. Although the fi re was quickly brought under gency Response Team Certifi cation Program control with only minor damage to the property, a morning traffi c jam snarled City The Island Current since 1985, recording (CERT). Bob rises to the challenge of infl u- Island Avenue and caused more than a few Islanders to be late for work. Construction secretary of the City Island Civic Association encing and helping children become all that crews working on the sewer replacement helped direct traffi c around fi re and police since 1992, secretary of the City Island His- vehicles. Page Two The Island Current October 2007

BRIEFLY... GANG ASSAULT RESULTS IN A BREAST CANCER WALK, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, SERIOUS INJURIES will take place on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at Orchard Beach. The event starts at 10:15 a.m. By KAREN NANI with registration from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk is free, but many participants make donations or obtain sponsorship. If you raise donations from A fi ght involving at least fi ve Island The report further states that Hector Ca- family, friends and co-workers, make checks payable to The American Cancer Society. For youths and fi ve off-Islanders erupted on City brera allegedly stabbed John Stiene in the more information, email [email protected] or visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline. Island Avenue near Ditmars Street on Friday, stomach with a screwdriver and slashed Mat- You may also call 1-800-ACS-2345. Sept. 7, just after 11 p.m. At least three people thew Vaughan in the neck. Mr. Vaughan was were seriously injured and required medical also repeatedly kicked and struck with “closed COMMUNITY CENTER INDOOR TAG SALE Saturday, Oct. 13, attention, including surgery, following the fi sts” by several of those arrested. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables are available at $10 each. Call 718-885-1145 for more infor- melee. It is not clear what precipitated the fi ght. mation and leave a message. According to police reports and witness- Some residents told The Current that one or es, a group of off-Island males, ages 17 to 43, more Island teens had been “harassing” a boy SAFE BOATING COURSE: The City Island Power Squadron, a unit of drove up to a group of Islanders gathered on of Dominican descent at the Dunkin’ Donuts the United States Power Squadrons, will conduct an eight-week safe boating course at the the corner of Ditmars Street near the Sunoco on City Island Avenue before Sept. 7. Sources City Island Yacht Club located at 63 Pilot Street beginning Monday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. station. One witness reported hearing one of believe that some of the attackers may be re- Participants must be 12 years of age and older and will receive certifi cation upon comple- lated to this boy. tion. Topics include boat handling, charts, navigation rules, piloting techniques, engine the adults say, “I heard you were messing with troubleshooting, fundamentals of sailing, marine radio usage and more. Instruction is free. my son” just before the fi ghting started. A cha- John Stiene denies any knowledge of The cost of student materials is $75. Call Jim at 718-863-3855 (before 10 p.m.) or email otic brawl developed, with weapons involved, this. “[We] did not know the perpetrators who Peg at [email protected]. and three Islanders were stabbed, kicked or made an unsubstantiated claim that some City punched. Island teens were harassing one of their rela- FALL FAIRS: Get out in October and shop at one of the fairs being held on City Islander Matthew Vaughan was stabbed in tives earlier in the week who worked in the Island. First up, on Saturday, Oct. 6, is the Grace Church Tag and Bake Sale from 10 the lower abdomen and slashed about his head Dunkin’ Donuts,” he told The Current. a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parish hall at 116 City Island Avenue near Pilot Street. Home-baked and neck. His injuries required more than 100 According to a member of the Vaughan goods, new and used crafts and household items, and raffl es will be available. For more stitches at Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx, and family, Matthew and Ryan Vaughan were not information, call 718-885-1080. Later in the month, the Minneford Chapter A.A.R.P. 3303 he was hospitalized for three days, according present at the start of the confrontation, but will hold its Annual Fair on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Trinity United to a family member. “came to the aid of their younger brother, Methodist Church Hall at the corner of Bay Street and City Island Avenue. You can shop at His brother, Ryan Vaughan, had his jaw along with some other City Island teenagers.” the dollar table, the white elephant table and the jewelry table. Cakes and baked goods will broken in two places, and he also required The defendants were arraigned in court also be available. For more information, call Karin Duwel at 718-885-1740. surgery to wire the jaw in place. A third Is- on Sept. 14 and four of them, Robert Grant, lander, John Stiene, received a stab wound to Joshua Cabrera, Michael Fox and Leonard HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE. The City Island Community Cen- his lower abdomen and thigh, which also re- Shoulders, pled not guilty and were released ter’s Haunted House will once again be taking place Halloween night! Come for a good quired surgery at Jacobi. on their own recognizance (ROR). The fi fth scare if you dare! Our Haunted House is one of the best, so please come support and enjoy Police made fi ve arrests in conjunction defendant, Hector Cabrera, age 43, was or- it! Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Entrance fee $5. with the incident. Robert Grant was arrested dered to post bail of $150,000 cash or bond. and charged with two counts of gang assault All fi ve are due back in court on Dec. 4, CITY ISLAND THEATER GROUP presents “The Musical Comedy in the fi rst degree, criminal possession of a 2007. Murders of 1940,” a wildly comic romp that pokes fun at the ridiculous aspects of show weapon, assault in the fi rst degree and harass- According to a source in the police de- biz. Performances are Oct. 26, 27 and Nov. 1, 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 at ment. Also arrested for acting in concert with partment, the incident is being investigated 3 p.m. at Grace Church parish hall, 116 City Island Avenue at Pilot Street. Call 718-885- Mr. Grant were Hector Cabrera, Joshua Ca- as a hate crime by the Bias Crime Unit in the 3066 to reserve your tickets now! brera, Leonard Shoulders and Michael Fox. NYPD. In addition to investigating the events The defendants are charged with “in- surrounding Sept. 7, they are looking into ra- tent to seriously and permanently disfi gure a cially threatening remarks allegedly made by person . . . and when aided by two or more Islanders before and after the event. other persons . . . intentionally cause serious Traffi c was stopped on City Island Av- physical injury by means of a deadly weapon enue in both directions for over an hour as or a dangerous instrument,” according to the police investigated the incident on the evening Bronx District Attorney’s offi ce. of Sept. 7.

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Typeset by Marguerite Chadwick-Juner, Witworks Studio Graphic Design, 33 Earley Street, City Island, N.Y. 10464 Printed by Hi-Speed Printing Co., 1123 Worthen Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10474 The Island Current (USPS 114-590) is published monthly except for January and August by the Island Current Inc., a not-for-profit organization. Subscription rate, $10.00 per year. Single copies, $1.00. All subscriptions, editorial, 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 885-0984 or 885-0760. Copyright 2007 by The Island Current, 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 2007 The Island Current Page Three NAUTICAL MUSEUM UPDATE FALL CLASSIC By BARBARA DOLENSEK Although the front of the P.S. 17 build- which may take several months. Tom Nye, ing at 190 Fordham Street looks the same as president of the City Island Historical Society, it did the day after the fi re, some progress has which operates the museum, reassures inter- been made toward the restoration of the porch. ested individuals that special appointments Travelers Insurance, which holds the policy can be made for those who need to do research with the condominium board of the building, on items in the collection. Please call 718- has reassured the condominium board that 885-0507 for more information or to make a their obligation is to restore the façade to its special appointment. original condition, as it was before the fi re on In the meantime, Mr. Nye told The Cur- July 13. The condo board has asked the City rent, a special fund is being set up to pay any Island Historical Society to supervise the proj- expenses not covered by insurance. Those who ect, and the fi rst order of business is to arrive wish to contribute are asked to send checks at a reasonable but realistic cost estimate for made out to the City Island Historical Society the work to submit to the insurance company. and mail it to P. O. Box 82, City Island, NY In the meantime, a Travelers represen- 10464. The board of the museum will be very tative has advised that the museum remain grateful for any and all contributions (which closed to the public until the porch is rebuilt, are tax deductible).

op City to Bartow-Pell. Wear good walking BARTOW-PELL shoes! $8 per adult, $5 per seniors and students, free for children under 6. Free admission to the EVENTS museum with this tour. Registration requested: On Friday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., 718-885-1461 or [email protected] the Bronx Seaside Trolley will travel between A Harvest Festival will be held at the Bar- the Pelham Bay Station, Bartow-Pell Mansion tow-Pell Mansion Museum on Saturday, Oct. on Shore Road and City Island. At the mu- 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. seum, stop and listen to light classical guitar Children and families can partake in such musician Anthony Purdy, savor refreshments, activities as making corn-husk dolls, practic- engage in limited guided tours and purchase ing Native American cording techniques and items in the gift shop. Refreshments and music face painting. An expert pumpkin carver will are free with admission ($5 for adults and $3 help visitors make their own jack-o-lanterns. for seniors and children under 6 years old). Ghost stories will be told on tours of the man- Anthony Purdy was born and raised in sion, and one may also learn about Native Kenya and began studying classical guitar at American food preparation and the history of the age of nine. A three-time consecutive fi rst American Halloween celebrations. The fees prize winner at the Kenya Music Festival, are $10 per child; $5 per adult; children under he furthered his education in London at the 4 are free (members pay only $8 per child; $3 Guildhall School of Music. After graduation, per adult). The event coincides with the New he headed the guitar department at the Kenya York City Parks & Recreation Department’s Conservatoire of Music and performed exten- It’s My Park Day. sively throughout East Africa. In 1980 Anthony The museum’s joint programs with the moved to New York City, and in 2006 he was Pelham Art Center during the month of Octo- awarded the Brio prize for music composition ber include: by the Bronx Council on the Arts. Nature’s Notebook with Janet Shearn: Five Photos by RICK DeWITT The free Bronx Seaside Trolley is made sessions for children ages 8 to 14, on Tuesdays Warm, sunny weather greeted shoppers possible through the City Island Chamber of from 3:30 to 5 p.m., from Oct. 2 through 30. at the Fall Arts and Crafts Fair during Commerce and Bartow-Pell Mansion Muse- The fee is $125 ($113 for PAC and Bartow Pell Sept. 8 and 9, 2007, sponsored by the um’s joint partnership with the Bronx Bor- members). City Island Chamber of Commerce. The ough President’s Offi ce and the Bronx Tour- Yoga in the Garden with Sydney MacInnis bi-annual fair gives Island artists and off- ism Council. For more information about the for adults will be held on Tuesdays from 8:45 Island vendors the opportunity to show- Trolley, call Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum at to 10 a.m. October 9, 16, 23 and 30. The fee is case their wares. Music in Hawkins Park 718-885-1461 or the City Island Chamber of $100 ($90 PAC and Bartow Pell members). topped off the event. Commerce at 718-885-9100. Tai Chi with Master Domingo Colon for On Sat., Oct. 13, at 10:30 a.m., a walking adults will be held on Thursdays: from 8 to 9 tour to Bartow-Pell will be led by Jorge San- a.m. on Oct 4, 11, 18 and 25. The fee is $140 tiago, local history buff, and Tom Casey, a local ($126 PAC and Bartow Pell members),. NEW ORGANIZATION FORMED historian. They will share the history of Co-op For more information about these events, City, Freedomland and the northeast Bronx as call the Bartow-Pell Museum at 718-885-1461 TO PRESERVE HISTORIC C.I. they walk from the Baychester Library in Co- or e-mail [email protected]. Peter La Scala recently announced the architectural signifi cance but they are con- formation of a new not-for-profi t foundation tinuing to comb the Island looking for more. that will be dedicated to the preservation and One of the foundation’s fi rst projects restoration of historic buildings on City Is- will be to assist in the restoration of the fa- land: the City Island Architectural Heritage çade of the P.S. 17 building, which was re- HARDWARE Preservation Foundation. cently damaged by fi re. The committee plans FALL CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES “The purpose of the organization,” Mr. to work closely with the City Island Histori- HOUSEHOLD GOODS La Scala told The Current, “is to identify cal Society, which will be supervising the MARINE GOODS structures on the Island that are at risk of be- project, in order to make sure that suffi cient PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES ing torn down or allowed to deteriorate and funding will be available. to provide necessary funds to enable and en- Anyone who has a house or a building courage owners to restore them to their origi- and would like it to be considered by the nal beauty.” foundation for funding support is asked to 132 Years and 4 Generations of Community Service The foundation’s board members in- call 718-885-0507 for more information. Be- clude Madeline Provenzano, Nathan Sim- cause the foundation has a tax-exempt status, mons, Paul Klein, Jo Heck, Kristen Wenzel it will be able to raise money or obtain low- and Barbara Dolensek. 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Then his family moved to 45 Schofield been hurt or threatened because of their eth- Street, where he lived until he enlisted in the nic background. This nonsense must stop! U. S. Army. He served during World War II, This hatred is being bred right here engaging in battles in Europe. Driving past on City Island, which is no longer the all- P.S. 17 conjured up memories of years gone white enclave of yesteryear. It’s an island by, including his working on the boatyard filled with all races and ethnicities, and we down the street when the first landing craft should respect and embrace one another’s was built. differences. First and foremost, we are But our most recent positive experience Americans, then City Islanders. Let’s stop came when we visited the American Legion this madness now. We welcome letters and opinions. Letters longer than 250 words will be edited, with every effort made to Post 156. The people couldn’t have been Annette Cornier-Lopez preserve their substance. We reserve the right not to more welcoming and genuine in their good print letters that are copies, libelous, inaccurate or in bad taste, or those that cannot be verified. Include your wishes. What a great group! The hospitality phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, displayed by these folks is, obviously, part but names will be withheld upon request. of what makes City Island so unique. Legions of Thanks Our family wants to express our grati- To the Editor: tude for the wonderful experience and plea- Our family would like to give a huge surable memories. shout of appreciation to the folks at the If anyone remembers George Bunyea American Legion Post 156. and would like to contact him, please feel On Sept. 2, my husband and I had the free to email us at [email protected]. opportunity to take my father, George W. Irene Bunyea Magnani-Kelley Bunyea and his wife, Florence, for a drive down memory lane. George was raised on Respect One Another City Island in the 1930s. He first lived with his mother and father, Irene and George To the Editor: Bunyea, on Bay Street. We drove down to Racism is alive and festering in City Island. There have been a number of in- Robert J. Leavy the end of the block looking for a house Engineer cidents here in which young people have with a turret on its top and we found it. NYS Licensed October 2007 The Island Current Page Five A Current Review Paving the Way for School Days! ON LAND AND ON SEA By BARBARA DOLENSEK the photographs taken by Morris Rosenfeld and Sons, a maritime photography team head- quartered here on City Island for many years. Best known for brilliant photographs of sail- boats and sailing races, the Rosenfeld Collec- tion includes nearly a million photographs, some nautical and some not. Margaret L. An- dersen Rosenfeld, daughter-in-law of Stanley Rosenfeld, has compiled from that collection a group of images of women that provides a special insight into the social history of wom- en during the 20th century. Here are women at sea—from little girls in dinghies to women caulking hulls and sportswomen at the helm—and women on land, modeling clothes at fashion shows and advertising automobiles. The author, a profes- sor of sociology at the University of Delaware, with a specialty in women’s studies, provides a readable text that interprets these images by Now that summer is coming to an end and giving the photographs a social and historical everyone is getting boats ready to put away context. for the winter, what better time to curl up with The book would make a handsome gift a good book about boats than now, especially not just for collectors of Rosenfeld photogra- if that book is “On Land and On Sea: A Cen- phy books, but also for Island residents who tury of Women in the Rosenfeld Collection” may fi nd old friends in some of the pictures by Margaret L. Andersen Rosenfeld, recently or are interested in learning more about this published by Mystic Seaport. amazing family of photographers. Many Island residents are familiar with Senator Klein Acts on Homeowner Insurance Issues By BARBARA DOLENSEK Senator Jeff Klein recently announced that it had decided not to renew her homeown- that New York State’s Insurance Depart- er policy, although she had been a client for ment had succeeded in preventing Allstate 30 years. When she called to protest, pointing Insurance from tying their homeowner insur- out that she had never fi led for any damages Photos by KAREN NANI ance policies with other lines of coverage by caused by the fact that her house was near the Sewer work in front of P.S. 175 was completed threatening to cancel policies. Thanks to the water, the Allstate representative noted she no just in time for the opening day of school in Sep- senator’s efforts in alerting the superintendent longer insured her car with Allstate, so there tember 2007. Carp Construction, the contractor of the department to the situation in his senate was no way the company could keep her as a engaged by Department of Design and Construc- district, the department began an investigation client. tion (DDC), worked hard during July and August and issued a directive explicitly banning this Under the terms of the state Insurance to replace the water main, as well as the storm practice as a violation of the insurance law. Department’s order, Allstate will rescind let- and sanitary sewers along City Island Avenue in Section 2324 of the law bans the use of any ters of non-renewal and offer to reinstate front of the school. They also avoided any major inducements in the making or renewal of a homeowners’ insurance policies that had not traffi c tie-ups by suspending work during summer contract that are not expressly specifi ed in that expired as of Aug. 28, 2007, in any case where weekends and providing clear traffi c lanes for res- policy or contract. the reason for dropping the policy was hom- taurant-goers. According to Andy Macagnone of Beginning in the spring of 2006, Allstate eowner’s lack of automobile or life insurance DDC, “the asphalt overlay was laid down in time declared that it wished to reduce its exposure with the company. for the arrival of teachers the week before Labor in the coastal New York insurance market, Senator Klein said: “This case proves that Day and new traffi c lines (striping) were painted and in 2006 alone, the company cancelled, or one day later.” The next phase of work along City New York State is no longer going to turn a “non-renewed,” more than 26,000 homeown- blind eye to the impermissible tying of hom- Island Avenue near Carroll and Schofi eld Streets er policies throughout the coastal portions of started the second week in September. Mr. Maca- eowners’ insurance with other lines of insur- New York City, Westchester County and Long gnone reminds Islanders to drive slowly around ance, and provides strong support for legisla- Island. However, Allstate continued to cover the construction and obey the no parking signs tion that I have already introduced in the State homeowners in the same neighborhoods who when posted. “Most Islanders have been compli- Senate to better protect policyholders.” had purchased other Allstate insurance prod- ant and only one car had to be towed during the His bill, S2269, would reduce the number ucts. Since this practice increased rather than summer,” he told The Current. of policies that insurers can cancel in a single diminished Allstate’s potential risk in the event year without having to gain the approval of the of a disaster, Senator Klein was convinced Insurance Department. Under current law, an that the company was not acting in good faith. insurance company can cancel up to 4 percent “It was unbelievable to me that homeowners of its statewide policies each year without any who had faithfully paid their premiums for de- offi cial scrutiny. This can amount to thou- cades were suddenly being penalized for not sands of policies for a large insurer, which can having purchased automobile insurance from cause a major disruption in the local insurance Allstate.” market if an insurer targets all of its cancella- One Island resident told The Current that tions to a small geographic area. S2269 would Allstate informed her by mail in March 2007 halve that amount to 2 percent and require the insurer to provide a fi nancial or risk analysis justifi cation for any future large-scale cancel- lations to make sure that no unlawful criteria are being used. If this bill becomes law, it will affect all insurance companies, including State Farm 718-885-3400 and Liberty Mutual, which have also failed to renew many homeowner policies on City Island in recent months. Senator Klein urged any policyholder whose homeowner insurance is canceled or not renewed for this reason in Catering for All Occasions the future to contact either the State Insurance WE DELIVER Department at 1-800-342-3736 or his offi ce at 1-800-718-2039. Page Six The Island Current October 2007

pathic, complementary healing techniques (such as vitamin and mineral therapy, herbs, acupuncture and chelation) will be sug- gested whenever appropriate. The health counseling and treatment sessions will be grounded in an “evidence-based” approach, which will attempt to avoid the dogmatic tra- If you have a new business, or if your old business is dition of Western medicine and recommend offering a new service, write to The Current, P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464 by the 10th of the month. healing modalities that have proven efficacy. Whenever a holistic approach is utilized, it The line-up at the Starving Artist Cafe will be fully integrated with each patient’s & Gallery (249 City Island Avenue; 718- individual treatment plan. Office hours are 885-3779) includes laughter, an eclectic Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to array of music and “all that jazz.” The fun 4 p.m. Call 914-235-8385 to schedule an starts as the month does, literally, with a appointment. Fees are based on a sliding comedy night, “an hour to laugh,” set for scale. Dr. Osborn has practiced medicine for Friday, Oct. 5, at 8:30 p.m. Then on Satur- 25 years; he is licensed to practice medicine day, Oct. 6, it’s the awesome acoustic jazz in New York, is board certified in internal duo Two Guitars, beginning at 8 p.m. That medicine, emergency medicine and toxicol- Sunday, Oct. 7, harmonic singer Timothy Photo by RICK DeWITT ogy, and has formal training in pediatrics. Hill takes the stage at 3 p.m. The following A group exhibition at Focal Point Gallery drew admiring crowds in September. Next up He is the founder of the Oaks, a holistic weekend includes blues-acoustic performer at the gallery, an exhibition of paintings by Islander Laury Hopkins from Oct. 5 to 28 healing arts center in New Rochelle. with an opening reception on Oct. 5 at 7:30. Amura (Friday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m.), singer- songwriter Allan Chapman and his newest CD for signing (Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m.) DR. STEVE’S and Great American songbook performer APPLIANCE SERVICE Peter C. North (Sunday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m.). Singer-songwriters fill the following week- end: Rich Deans, Friday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m.; 1 Year guarantee on parts. the “wicked, awesome, brilliant” Nicola, 25 Years of Experience on All Brands Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m.; Sonya Heller, Sunday, Oct. 21, 3 p.m. The month ends with the usual “Take the Stage” Open Mike 718-671-0700 Night on Friday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. for poets, NEW LOCATION! comics and songwriters. On Saturday, Oct. 126 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 27, at 8 p.m. it’s Port O’Monkeys with Spanish/Middle Eastern fare and our own Dr. Chris Wertenbaker. Finish off the month with the City Island Jazz Quartet on Sun- day, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m., led by City Island’s Roger Scala and featuring the “jazz man” Lou Volpe. Focal Point Gallery, 321 City Island Avenue, will present an exhibition of “Friends and Family” portraits by Island artist Laury Hopkins from Oct. 5 through Oct. 28. There will be an opening reception on Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. For more informa- tion, call 718-885-1403. Former Island resident Dr. Harold H. Osborn, M.D., is pleased to announce the opening of an office in New Rochelle, with a primary focus on holistic health counsel- ing and holistic health care. Holistic health counseling involves providing assistance to individuals in one-to-one sessions that seek to answer general questions about health, illness, diet and exercise. In addition, spe- cific questions about illnesses, medications and remedies will be addressed. Non-allo- October 2007 The Island Current Page Seven

A Column about Bronx County By MICHAEL SHANLEY

Quiet on the Set: The Bronx space proved too small to keep up with the and the Silent Film Industry. growing demand for more elaborate produc- tions. When one thinks of the motion picture The Bronx location was designed to be a industry, Hollywood is obviously the first state-of-the-art facility capable of handling place that comes to mind. But the Bronx all of the Edison Company’s production holds its own spot in film history. Not requirements, and Bronx Park would soon only have many films been set here, but become the primary location for much of in the infancy of the movie business, the the outdoor filming. The studio’s proximity Bronx also played an important role. About to the end of the recently constructed Third a century ago, the Bronx was home to two Avenue El subway system meant that actors Edison Studios on Decatur Avenue and Oliver Place, about 1910. well-known silent film studios, the Edison could slip away from Manhattan’s theater Studios on Decatur Avenue and Oliver Place district to make films without attracting side of Bedford Park Boulevard. Many actors the 1800s, when it still belonged to Mexico. (a few blocks from where I used to live) and the attention of their peers, many of whom and film crew lived in the Mosholu Arms, a Biograph stayed in California for months Biograph Studios located at 807 East 175th disapproved of the new medium. By 1908 very fashionable apartment building just one and made several films before returning to Street and Prospect Avenue. the studio was in full operation, putting out block south, on 199th Street. The Mosholu the Bronx. After hearing about this wonder- Inventor Thomas Edison built the Edison several short and one-reel films a week. The Arms was a full-service building complete ful place, many moviemakers headed west in Studios between 1906 and 1907 in response motion picture arm of Edison’s business with a doorman, concierge and an intercom 1913 to avoid the fees imposed by Thomas to the growing demand for films. Edison had quickly became its most profitable. system, which the studio used to summon the Edison, who owned patents on the movie- been the pioneer of kinetoscopes and later As the popularity of motion pictures actors and crew back to the set. making process. Filmmakers gravitated to projected motion pictures. His first film stu- grew, many film industry insiders began to The Edison Studios produced nearly 1,200 southern California in increasing numbers as dio, located near his laboratories in Orange, relocate to the Bedford Park neighborhood. films, some of the most notable being “Res- the industry developed, attracted by the mild New Jersey, was too inconvenient for the Film producer William Fox (founder of Fox cued from an Eagle’s Nest” (1908), the first climate and reliable sunlight, which made it majority of actors based in New York City, Film Company, later to become 20th Century Frankenstein film (1910), the first-ever serial, possible to film movies outdoors year-round, so he opened a studio on the roof of a build- Fox) lived in a private house between Briggs entitled “What Happened to Mary?” (1912), and by the varied scenery that was available. ing on 25th Street in Manhattan, but this Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue on the south “The Land Beyond the Sunset” (1912) and Back in the Bronx, the Edison Studios “Vanity Fair” (1915). ceased film production in 1918, and the stu- At the time, Edison Studios made only dios were sold to the Lincoln and Parker Film about 40 prints of each of their productions Company and later to a number of small, to be sent out for distribution. After the films short-lived companies. When it converted to had circulated for seven months or so, they sound in the 1930s, the facility was occasion- were returned and stripped of their silver ally used to make animated films, industrial content. Only a handful of Edison Studios films and short-subject films well into the films still exist, thanks mainly to the efforts 1960s. It was eventually demolished in the PRUNING REMOVAL of private collectors. The American Film early 1970s. Institute declared the 1910 production of Sound stages were also added to Biograph Frankenstein to be one of the top ten most Studios in the 1930s. That decade saw a “culturally and historically significant lost few important feature films produced there films.” including; “Midnight” (1934), “Woman in FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED The Biograph Company was the other the Dark” (1934), “The Crime of Dr. Crespi” BUCKET TRUCK RENTAL 718-885-0914 prominent film studio in the Bronx. Biograph (1935), “Manhattan Merry-Go-Round” was originally located at 11 East 14th Street (1937), the Yiddish-language folk drama in Manhattan but moved its facilities to the “Tevye” (1939) and the Oscar Micheaux pro- Bronx in 1913. The company made films at duction “The Notorious Elinor Lee” (1940). this facility until 1916, when it ceased pro- However, the studio’s principal activity back duction. The space became a rental studio in then was the production of shorts for Uni- 1917 and was used by most major production versal Studios, Columbia Pictures and RKO, companies of the silent era, including Metro most of them involving New York-based Film Corporation, Fox Film Corporation and actors and entertainers Warner Brothers. Martin Poll, who later became New Biograph launched the silent-film career York’s Commissioner of Motion Picture Arts, of director D.W. Griffith, along with careers restored Biograph Studios and reopened it in of cameraman Billy Bitzer and many actors, 1956 as the Gold Medal Studios, making it including Mary Pickford, Lillian and Doro- the largest film studio in America outside the thy Gish, Lionel Barrymore, Blanche Sweet Los Angeles area. The television series “The and Harry Carey. Carey, who was the first Naked Truth,” “Car 54, Where Are You?” and cowboy actor, was born and raised on City “East Side, West Side,” as well as such mov- Island. He got his first roles in the silent ies as “A Face in the Crowd” (1957), “Odds films that were filmed in Pelham Bay Park, Against Tomorrow” (1959), “The Fugitive where he rode horses owned by his father, Kid” (1959), “Butterfield 8” (1960) and “The Judge Carey, who used them to operate the Incident of John and Mary” (1969) were all City Island streetcar line. Another City Island filmed there. Some scenes from these films silent film actor was Bruce McRae, who were actually shot on City Island, including lived on the island until his death in 1927. “Car 54” and “Butterfield 8.” The studio In early 1910, the Biograph Company sent went dormant again in the 1970s before it director D.W. Griffith to the West Coast with burned down in 1980. their star troupe, which consisted of actors When studying the history of the Ameri- Sweet, Gish, Pickford and Barrymore. They can film industry, one cannot ignore the fact started filming on a vacant lot near Georgia that the Bronx played a very important role. Street in downtown Los Angeles. The com- Indeed, the early film industry was also an pany decided to explore new territories and important part of the history of the Bronx. traveled several miles north to a little village that was friendly and enjoyed the filming that Note: Michael Shanley is a native, life- took place there. This place was called “Hol- long Bronxite and resident of City Island. He lywood.” Griffith then filmed the first movie is a licensed tour guide for New York City ever shot in Hollywood, “In Old California,” specializing in Bronx County. Comments are a Biograph melodrama about California in welcomed at [email protected].

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Cub Scout News Thursday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. Taizé Worship Service. Taizé worship includes candlelight, Organization News Cub Scout Pack 211 is off and running, prayers, readings, silence, and soft music with News on this page concerning organizations, and events listed in, are submitted by representatives of those organizations. with a good start and enrollment. The pack A limit of 150 words is requested for all news items submitted. In most cases news will be edited and every effort will be repetitive words. The service is gently medita- made to preserve the substance of longer items. News and calendar events must be received by no later than the 20th of is looking forward to an exciting season tive and offers a wonderful opportunity to be each month except December and July. If the 20th falls on a holiday or Sunday, the deadline is the 19th. Mail submissions with many educational and exciting trips silent and center on the Lord. Come as you to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464. YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED. scheduled. Our first trip is aboard the Rip- are! tide for a day of family-filled fun fishing. Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fall Tag Current Calendar 718-885-0957. We look forward to seeing and Bake Sale. OCTOBER you there. Registration continues. If anyone is curious, come and join us on Tuesday evenings from Sunday, Oct. 7, 12 noon: The Fourth Everyone is invited to join us in our Annual Blessing of the Animals. All pets are Fri., Sat. and Sun., Oct. 5 to 7, American Le- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Trinity Methodist gion Pumpkin Sale. Legion parking lot at City regular Sunday services at 10 a.m. Sunday invited to come to the Grace Courtyard for Island Avenue and Cross Street. school is also in session at that time. Church on Bay Street. a special blessing in honor of St. Francis of Angelo Bellocchio Sat., Oct. 6, Grace Church Tag and Bake Budget Shop will be open on Tuesday, Assisi. In the interest of peacekeeping, we do Sale, 116 City Island Avenue near Pilot Street, Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 16, as well as on ask that attendees leashed, caged or otherwise 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, October restrained! Thurs., Oct. 18, AARP Fall Fair, Trinity 27. Some potential customers approached City Island Theater Group Sunday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.: Children’s church school. United Methodist Church Hall at the corner of me on a Tuesday when we were not open This fall the City Island Theatre Group Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.: Children’s church Bay Street and City Island Avenue, 10 a.m. to will raise the curtain on the laugh out loud and seemed upset since it was, after all, a school. 3 p.m. comedy, “The Musical Comedy Murders of Tuesday. We too, feel the same frustration, Sunday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. Prison Min- Thurs., Oct. 18, Community Board 10 meets, 1940,” an ingenious and wildly comic romp but we are on limited hours as we have istry Volunteer Training. Come learn about 7:30 p.m., Schuyler House, 2077 Cross Bronx that enjoyed a long and critically hailed run limited workers. I asked if anyone would be our new ministry, the “Circle of Care,” dedi- Expwy, Bronx. both on and off-Broadway. Poking antic fun at interested in volunteering, and one person cated to writing monthly letters of support the more ridiculous aspects of “show biz” and Fri., Oct. 26, Chamber of Commerce Awards told me that she could not afford to do so. and encouragement to incarcerated men and Dinner, Lido Restaurant. Call 718-885-9100 the corny thrillers of Hollywood’s heyday, the women. for reservations. I feel that I cannot afford not to volunteer, play is a non-stop barrage of laughter as those Sunday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.: Children’s church as that is the only way for Budget to stay assembled (or at least those who aren’t killed Sat., Oct. 27, POTS Program, St. Mary’s school. open as a service to both the church and the off) untangle the mystery of the Stage Door schoolyard, Minneford Avenue and Kilroe Rev. Patricia Alexander Street, drop-off between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Menu: community. I also know that when I give Slasher. baked ziti. of myself I get back twofold, so I appeal Featured in this hilarious comedy are Wed., Oct. 31, Halloween Haunted House, to all our loyal customers: please continue City Island Theater Group favorites: Justine City Island Community Center, 190 Fordham to come to Budget and please consider Costanza, Carol Dooner, Eileen Fox, John City Island Republicans Street, 6 p.m. to midnight. helping us out. If you are interested, please Garcia, Eileen Marcus, Liz McIntyre, Robert I am happy to say that over the past call Myra Martin at 718-885-1049 or Ellen Mulroy and Anthony Patrick. Newcomers to month we have been filling our poll worker NOVEMBER Hebard at 718-518-7241. CITG, Connieann DelVecchio and John Geil fit right in with this talented cast. CITG’s slots. This is a slow election year, so turnout Tues., Nov. 6, Election Day, P.S. 175, 200 City Group Bible Study Fall 2007 president, Nick Sala, directs this production. will be lighter than normal, but we encour- Island Ave., 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The 2007 fall group bible study resumes Performances at Grace Church parish hall, 116 age everyone to come out and vote this with the New Testament, “Letter to the City Island Avenue, at Pilot Street, are Oct. November since the district attorney and a Hebrews.” Six Sunday sessions, from Oct. Chapter 3303 AARP 26,/27 and Nov. 1, 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Oct. few judgeships will be voted on. This will 14 to Nov. 18, will be held in Trinity’s Fel- 28 and Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. Call 718-885-3066 to On Thursday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to give the poll workers time to prepare for lowship Hall at 113 Bay Street from 11:30 reserve your tickets! 3 p.m., the Minneford Chapter will hold its the big election year in 2008, which will a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hebrews chapters 8 to CITG is pleased to announce that we are annual fair at the Trinity United Methodist kick off with the presidential primary on 13 will complete this study of the “Letter.” installing a brand new stage curtain to replace Church Hall on City Island Avenue at Bay Feb. 5. Furthermore, it has been reported All interested in group bible study are a curtain that has been unusable for years. Street. As in the past, we will have vari- to me that county committee vacancies are invited to attend, whether or not you have Both Grace Church and CITG shared the cost ous tables, including Dollar, Cake, White down countywide and have been drastically attended before. No prior registration is of this curtain, which will be raised for many Elephant and Jewelry Tables. Raffles will more CITG productions to come. We are also reduced in the northeast Bronx. This is yet required, and text and all materials are include restaurant certificates, grocery bas- happy to announce that we will soon launch a another sign that the party is growing once provided. George Cavalieri, Trinity’s lay kets and various gift items. Admission is new Web site, so be on the look-out for it! We again in Bronx County. leader, will moderate and guide the discus- free and refreshments will be available. All are always looking for volunteers. If you are I would also like to report that the Bronx sions, focusing on the scripture texts being proceeds go to City Island organizations and interested in helping CITG, please call us! County Republican Party’s historical mas- read and the subjects presented in them. Call us now at 718/885-3066 to reserve other charities. querade gala will be held on Wednesday, The purpose is to understand what the your tickets and be on the look-out for the On Thursday, Nov. 8, we will go to an Oct. 17, at the Marina del Rey in Throggs “Letter” originally meant to those to whom Stage Door Slasher! Octoberfest celebration at Ehrhardt’s on Neck. Tickets are $160. The cocktail hour it was addressed and the meaning for us Susan Rauh Lake Wallenpaupack in Hawley, Pennsylva- is from 6 to 7 p.m., and the formal dinner today. Every session begins with a short nia, for a full day of food, drink and enter- seating begins at 7. Anyone who attends can video and light refreshment. tainment. come as their favorite historical figure or in The “Letter to the Hebrews” shows the On Friday, Dec. 7, we will go to the formal business attire; call 718-792-5800 need for living by faith demonstrated by the Atlantic City Hilton. Included are coin pack- for more information. Several guests will be many Old Covenant heroes and heroines of age of the day and a Tribute to Liberace honored, including the state chairman. faith highlighted in it. They all overcame show. Our next meeting will be held on Tues- insurmountable circumstances by their For further information, call Karin Duwel day, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the American faith. In the “Letter” we are called upon Grace Episcopal Church at 718-885-1740. Legion Post, 550 City Island Avenue. to look to Jesus, who is both the pioneer Karin Duwel, Secretary Grace Church celebrates Holy Communion Fred Ramftl and perfecter of our faith, because his is every Sunday at 10 a.m. We also offer evening the one true Mediator of the New Covenant prayer in the church every Monday at 7 p.m. between us and God. Jesus at the Passover and morning prayer on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Garden Club Trinity United supper said of the cup, “this is the cup of For more information, please call the Parish Methodist Church the New Covenant in my blood, which is Office at 718-885-1080, or visit our Web site, Our next meeting will take place on October here at Trinity brings a beginning shed for many for the forgiveness of sins.” www.gracecityisland.org. Monday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at the City Island Our ongoing outreach ministry, “Hugs and to another season of activities. Oct. 21 will Come open your heart and mind to the Yacht Club, 63 Pilot Street. We will have a life of faith, which alone is what pleases Stitches,” dedicated to making quilts and blan- special slide presentation on the subject of be Laity Sunday, and our lay leader, George kets for infants and toddlers in New York City’s Cavalieri, will lead the service. All are God. It is those who live by faith that God secret or hidden gardens in our area, given Homeless Services, meets on Wednesday morn- by educator Barbara Davis of New Rochelle. welcome to participate with us on that day. counts as being right with him. These are ings from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall. The meeting will be open to the public, so George’s bible study is also continuing, and some of the many wonderful truths you’ll Please join us! No experience is necessary. anyone who is interested is welcome. The discover in the study of “Letter to the Here’s what’s happening at Grace during the anyone who is interested in the subject will study begins after services. There will also Hebrews.” Will we see you there? busy month of October: be welcome to attend. be a church-wide bake sale at Trinity on Oct. For further information, feel free to call Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.: Book Group Club members planted chrysanthemums 13. If anyone is interesting in contributing or Reverend Sue at 718-885-1218. resumes. Newcomers are always welcome; at various spots on City Island, including at just helping out, please call Joyce Rizzuto at Anne Sill call the Parish Office for information about the the memorial triangle, around the “Welcome book currently under discussion. to City Island” sign and in Hawkins Street Thursday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Oct. 5, 6 to 8 park. p.m. Drop-off for Tag Sale. Phyllis Goodman October 2007 The Island Current Page Nine

Class Forming: “Shimmy By The p.m. starting Sept.18. or Thursdays 10:30 for children (ages 4–12), call Violet at 718- Sea” is a group of women learning and to 11:45 a.m. starting Sept. 20. The same 885-3502. dancing together. We are planning future projects will be done on Tuesdays and Tai Chi – Yoga Classes will continue on workshops and classes in the art of belly Thursdays, so sign up for one day only! Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. in October, led by dance. For information about classes, call $60 for ten classes, $8 for individual classes Marc Kaplan. His exercises will leave you feeling refreshed, more flexible and ener- (please call the day before). Call 718-885- 718-885-1145 and leave a message. getic. For more information, call Marc at 3202 and leave a message. This is not Weekly Schedule 718-885-2445. daycare; caregivers are expected to stay. Memorial plaques for your departed loved YOUTH PROGRAM No more than three children per caregiver, ones are now available. Wonderkind Preschool: Where learn- please. Visit our website at www.yourshulbythe- 1 For additional information about the Community Cen- ing is child’s play. Ages 2 ⁄2 to 5 years. ter, or if you are interested in conducting classes here Irish Dance: The Deirdre O’Mara sea.org. please call 718-885-1145. Monday through Thursday, 12 noon to 3 School of Irish Dance teaches step dancing Bob Berent p.m.; Friday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 in a fun, competitive environment for all Open Monthly Meetings of the to 3 p.m. Eight-week sessions. Class size Board are held on the first Tuesday of ages. A confidence-building and cultural Legion News is limited to six children per session. To experience for all who participate. Wednes- each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Community register and for continuous and up-to-the- Meetings for the month of October will be Center Main Room at 190 Fordham Street. days after school. Call Deirdre at 201-679- minute information, go to www.wonder- 1450 or visit www.deirdreomara.com. as follows: Monday, Oct. 1 and Oct. 15, will All members are encouraged to attend. For kind-preschool.com. be regular meetings; Monday, Oct. 8, will up to date information visit www.cityis- Sally’s Playground: Birth to 5 years. Drama Club: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 Beginning Sept. 17; Mondays and Wednes- be an executive board meeting. The Oct. 15 landcommunitycenter.com. meeting will be a Post Everlasting Service. p.m. starting Sept. 19, for ages 8 to 12. days, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. $7 per child, Our annual pumpkin sale will be held ANNOUNCEMENTS Activities will be planned for each eve- $4 for siblings. Buy a five-visit card and Friday, Oct. 5, through Sunday, Oct. 7, in the Halloween Haunted House-Pho- ning. Participants must be prepared to get one visit free. Playground available for bias: The City Island Community Center’s do just that, PARTICIPATE! We will do Post parking lot. Should it rain, the gourds party rentals. Call Sally at 718-885-0349 will be sold inside. Help is always welcome; Haunted House will once again be taking relaxation and voice exercises, recite lim- for more information. report to the Post. place Halloween night! Come for a good ericks and tongue-twisters, improvise with Youth Center: Saturday evenings from The annual legislative breakfast will be scare if you dare! Our Haunted House is props and costumes, and act out scenes 7:30 to 10 p.m. Please call Jay Howard at held Oct. 7 at the Merchant Marine Academy one of the best, so please come support from plays and stories. One parent will be 718-885-2192 or Deana Weyhrauch at 917- at 9 a.m. You will have an opportunity to and enjoy it! Halloween Night: 6 p.m. expected to volunteer to stay each evening. 418-1377 for more information. We are hobnob with the local politicos, ask ques- to midnight. If you would like to donate Call Laury at 718-885-3202. looking for volunteers to staff the nights. tions and pick their brains. money or volunteer your time, please call Art Class: Creature Feature Grades If you are interested in helping out, please The annual Octoberfest will be held Sat- 718-885-1145 ASAP! For more informa- 4 through 7, Tuesdays 3:30 to 5, starting call. urday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Aside tion, visit www.cicchauntedhouse.4t.com. Sept.18. Students will use taxidermy mod- ADULT PROGRAM from the usual pork products, a larger porker NEW CLASSES els to create their own mythological crea- TNT (Tuesday Night Tap): Adult than last year’s will be roasted. Refreshments Salsa Dance: Dance your stress away tures, adding scales, wings, claws, eyes, Jazz/Tap Classes. Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m. Call of beer, wine and soda will be available. to the basic beats of salsa, merengue, cha- fake fur, and other materials. 10 classes Corinne Grondahl at 718-309-8041. Hard liquor will be available at a cash bar. cha and bachata. A partner is not necessary. $10 per class plus $40 materials fee; $140 Aerobics with Mary: Monday, Admission is $27. $50 per month or $15 per class. Friday total. Limited to eight students. Call Laury Wednesday, Friday: half-hour low impact Looking ahead, the Military Ball will be nights, 7 to 8: 30 p.m. Call 917-838-6501. at 718-885-3202. at 8:30 a.m.; Sunday, Monday, Wednesday held Friday, Nov. 9, at the Villa Barone. The price for this elaborate event is $50. This Tae Kwon Do: Traditional classes to Art Class: Experiments with Paper and Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. Call Mary shindig is always a festive occasion and gives benefit you physically, mentally and spiri- and Paint. Grades K through 3, Thursdays Immediato at 718-885-0793. old soldiers a chance to dust off their service tually. Some benefits include improved 3:30 to 5 p.m. starting Sept 20. Students will do a variety of projects, learning about FAMILY PROGRAM ribbons and medals of battles both real and cardiovascular health, better focus and imaginary. color, pattern, paper folding, weaving, and & MIXED AGE GROUPS concentration, increased flexibility and The annual Servicemen’s Dinner-dance creating texture. 10 classes $8 per class; Vilma’s Music Together: Music and lean body mass. Children will learn cour- will be held at the Post on Nov. 17. As tesy, integrity, perseverance, self control $80 total. Limited to eight students. Call movement for children ages birth through Laury at 718-885-3202. always, you are asked to bring a good appe- and indomitable spirit. Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. five and the adults who love them! Fri- tite. Head chef for this extravaganza will be and Saturdays 11 a.m. $10 per class, twice Art Class: Storytime Art. For chil- days or Saturdays 10 to 10:45 a.m. For 1 Robert Mennona, a.k.a. the General. There dren ages 2 ⁄2 to 5. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:15 weekly. Call 718-885-3702. more information, call 718-882-2223, visit will be an open bar. The cost: $30. Chance www.vilmasmusictogether.com or e-mail books associated with the dinner will soon [email protected]. be available. Knitting Club: A club for women/chil- I was surprised Tuesday morning, Sept. dren to learn and share their knitting skills. 11, to find that Tom McMahon had tendered Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call Carol at his resignation as bar chairman. We all thank 718-885-3190 for more information. Tom for his years of dedicated service. I Chess Club: Monday evenings from 7 don’t know what precipitated this decision to 11 p.m. For ages 13 and up. No need to on his part, but we wish him luck in whatever register, just show up! Call Bill at 718-541- endeavor he pursues. 3995 for more information. Attending the meeting on Sept. 10 were Amy Gottlieb-McElroy three members of Sons of the American Legion, all of them with suggestions as to what could be done to improve the Post. Temple Beth-El They recommended forming a committee that would consist of Post members, SAL Temple Beth-El, an all-inclusive egalitarian, members, the Ladies Auxiliary and possibly multiethnic, Jewish congregation for all ages, a representative of the social members. The wishes our friends and neighbors a happy, committee’s function would be to address healthy and peaceful New Year (5768). financial and social matters, and they will We conduct Sabbath services on Friday probably be very proactive in determining nights at 7:30 p.m. Our doors are open to all the future of the Post. at 480 City Island Avenue, between Beach and Ed Shipp reported that the Renaissance Bowne Streets. A Simchat Torah celebration will be led Fair excursion was a flop; the event was by Reb David Daniel Klipper on Friday eve- poorly attended, which resulted in a finan- ning, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. A Shabbat morning cial loss. In the future a survey will be made service and Torah study will be conducted on before we commit monetary resources to Saturday, Oct. 6, at 10:30 a.m. It will be led by such an event. our rabbinic intern, Aliza Erber. Aliza will also We mourn the loss of Carol Ann Lane and be conducting Bar and Bat Mitzvah classes Comrade Hugh Cuccinello. Michael Jawski for adults and children at the temple and also is on the mend after serious surgery. in White Plains. It’s never too late for a life- Mike Treat piped aboard the new mem- changing experience by reclaiming your Jew- bers at our last meeting: Edward De Nabe ish heritage. Contact her for more information and John Stebe. at 914-761-5114. Until next month, at ease… For information about our Sunday school Russ Schaller, Sgt. Emeritus

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Ms. Crawford will guide the com- widower with three grown daughters still liv- puter/technology program, and Mr. Fecht ing at home. Every Sunday he prepares for his will teach physical education. The marine daughters a great feast, which they experience wildlife program will be taught by Ms. as a terrible ordeal. His tastebuds are dete- Bottjer, and the art program will be riorating, and he can only succeed at work if headed by Ms. Lopez. The guidance his old friend Wen (Jai Wang) is there to taste counselor is Mrs. McDonald and Mr. everything. The three daughters are Jia-Jen Weis supervises speech services. (Kati-Mei Yang), the oldest who is a teacher; Jia-Chien (Chien-Lien Wu), a successful busi- St. Mary, Star of the Sea ness executive who would rather be a chef; and Public School 175 Mrs. Jane Dennehy, principal, wel- Chefs the youngest, Jia-Ning (Ye-Wen Wang), who comes the following faculty members for is a student. This absorbing film is about their The foreign and U.S. independent film Principal Amy Lipson and assistant the 2007–2008 school year. The Pre-K quest for independence and love, with mouth- market, as well as mainstream Hollywood principal Josephine Rondi would like to watering food as a backdrop. The American teacher is Mrs. Joyce Ocasio, who will producers, have over the years cooked up welcome back the children, parents and be assisted by Mrs. Birla Gonzalez. Ms. re-make of this charming film is Tortilla some succulent food offerings for us. From Soup (2001), which stars the superb Hector faculty for the 2007–2008 school year. Beth Nesheiwat will teach kindergarten, Japan there is Tampopo (1986), which means Elizondo as Martin Naranjo, a widowed chef Ms. Holzmann and Mrs. Miskimmon are aided by Mrs. Maria Torres. The first- “dandelion” and is also the name of the main whose grown daughters, Carmen (Jacqueline teaching kindergarten, and Mrs. Cambria graders will be taught by Sr. Joan McKin- character. Tampopo (Nobuko Miyamato), a and Mrs. Stevelman will be working Obradors), Leticia (Elizabeth Pena) and Mari- ney, and the second grade will have Mrs. widow with one son, has one great ambi- bel (Tamara Mello), live with him. Carmen is with the first-graders. The second- and Janice Guarino. Mrs. Theresa Bivona is tion—to become a noodle chef, no easy task. a successful businessperson, Leticia a spinster third- graders are fortunate to have Mrs. the third-grade teacher, and Mrs. Helen She is befriended by a truck driver who puts schoolteacher and Maribel is a rebellious stu- Carter-Spencer, Mrs. Eisen, Mrs. McMa- McMahon and Mrs. Lisa Moore will her through a rigorous and comical training dent. Raquel Welch is on hand as Hortensia, nus and Ms. Stanford. Grade 4 teachers teach grades 4 and 5, respectively. The program. This wonderful plot is set within a very annoying widow with Martin in her are Mrs. DiMaio and Ms. Maryl, and the sixth-graders will again have Mr. Robert a number of other satirical food vignettes, sights. fifth grade will be taught by Ms. Minor Garrison; Mr. Evan Beskin will teach including one that combines food with sex We now move to Denmark, which offers and Ms. Wiehler. The homeroom teachers Grade 7 and Mrs. Audrey Cabbell-Del- and another about a dying mother who rises us Babette’s Feast (1987), a film that spans for the sixth grade are Ms. Rodrigues and gado will have the eighth-graders. from her death bed to prepare one last meal two decades in the latter half of the 19th Ms. Tighe. Math teachers are Ms. Ramos Mrs. Diane O’Halloran will head the for her family. This is a sometimes strange century, Two sisters, Philippa (first Hanne and Mr. Lafreniere; Mrs. Horowitz and computer program; the art instructor is and generally enjoyable movie. Stensgaard/then Bodil Kjer) and Martine (first Ms. Jensen are teaching literacy; seventh- Ms. Bilma Garcia; Mr. John Domenick From Taiwan, we have Eat, Drink, Man, Vibeke Hastrup/then Birgitte Federspiel), are and eighth-grade science is being taught will teach music, and Miss Rachel Mirab- Woman (1995), directed by Ang Lee, who completely devoted to their father, the head of by Ms. Heil and social studies by Ms. ito will teach physical education. The also brought us the marvelous Wedding Ban- a religious sect in their tiny village. When a Goulian. school nurse is Mrs. Maria E. Torres. quet. It is the story of Chu (Sihung Lung), soldier and an opera singer seek respite there, the greatest chef in the country, who is a each is smitten with one of the sisters, but to no avail. Eventually, Babette Hersant (Ste- phane Audran) arrives, having fled political unrest in France, and she works for the sisters for many years. To thank them for giving her shelter in her time of need, Babette prepares a feast for them in this touching film of a sim- pler time. Next we come to Mexico with the lovely romance Like Water for Chocolate (1992), a fantasy of tradition, passion and magical recipes. A family custom has it that the young- est sister, Tita (Lumi Cavazos), can never marry because she is expected to care for her shrewish widowed mother (Regina Torne). When Tita and Pedro (Marco Leonardi) fall in love, he marries her sister Rosara (Yaveli Arizmerdi) in order to stay near Tita. Through- out the movie, Tita cooks magical food which profoundly affects all who partake. An American classic film of the 1970s is Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe (1978), which stars Robert Morely as an inter- national connoisseur of fine food whose phy- sician has warned him of the mortal dangers of being overweight. This very quirky film also stars Jacqueline Bisset as Natasha, a des- sert chef and former wife of Robby (George Segal), a fast food tycoon. When many 4-star European chefs are murdered in ways related to each chef’s specialty, Robby becomes very concerned about his ex-wife’s well-being. The Big Night (1996) is an American independent film about two Italian immigrant brothers, Primo (Tony Shaloub) and Secundo (Stanley Tucci), who have been struggling to make their restaurant succeed. Through the encouragement of Pascal (Ian Holm), a neigh- boring restaurateur, the brothers put all their resources into cooking for one big night when the famous Louis Prima is supposed to come to dine at their place. The cast also features Minnie Driver as Phyllis, Secundo’s girlfriend; Isabella Rossellini as Gabriela, Pascal’s seduc- tive wife; and Allisan Janey as Ann, a florist with whom the shy Primo is infatuated. No Reservations (2007) is a recent Amer- ican comedy-drama about Kate (Catherine Zeta-Jones), a perfectionist whose utter obses- sion is cooking. As head chef at a restaurant run by Paula (Patricia Clarkson), she is rattled by the presence of the very easy-going sous- chef Nick (Aaron Eckhart). Although this film is promoted as a comedy, it turns rather poignant when Kate’s orphaned niece Zoe (Abigail Breslin) comes to live with her. This movie is a re-make of the German com- edy, Mostly Martha (2002), which was well received and favored by some critics. For a terrific family film, be sure to see Ratatouile (2007), which was reviewed in my previous column, “The Best of Pixar.” And until next time, happy eating. . . . Page Twelve The Island Current October 2007

The Current will print obituaries free of charge upon notification by a member of the deceasedʼs immediate family. Call 885-0760 or write to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464, including your telephone number. Anne T. (Flynn) Eisenhauer Anne T. Eisenhauer, 68, of Hobe Sound, Florida and City Island died on Aug. 30, 2007, at home, after a life filled with both Scam website sample. joy and burdens. Born and raised on City Island, Anne, Scam Alert known to all as Nancy, was the oldest I have been recently notified by several mation or some other reason. DO NOT e-mail lists. daughter of Theodore and Anna Flynn. of my clients that they have been recipients CLICK the link, because the hyperlink It is very important that you ignore and She graduated from St. Mary, Star of the of a fraudulent scam/spam e-mail from provided is a dangling carrot. If you “click delete these messages, as well as all other Sea School and Preston High School. She sources that claim to be either the Internal here,” you will most likely expose yourself types of “phishing” e-mail. The subject line worked for many years at Thwaites Res- Revenue Service or New York State. The to a computer virus or, even worse, a savvy of the e-mail I received read “Refund Tax” taurant on City Island and as a medical IRS e-mail usually involves a claim for a hacker who can somehow extract your per- and the “From” line read “Refund @ IRS. secretary at Bronx State Hospital. She also refund, and the NYS notice is typically a sonal information and attempt to steal your GOV. The “Reply To” line read: “no-reply worked as a teacher’s assistant with high request for some type of phony corporate identity. It is by these means that hackers @ IRS.GOV. school and middle school children with registration fee. obtain information about your credit status, For more information about this scam, special needs in Newtown, Connecticut. At first glance both e-mails look almost as well as your contact lists and personal visit the real IRS Web site at www.irs.gov. Nancy is survived by her husband, Rob- real. I recently received one of these e- ert J. Eisenhauer; her son, Robert W. Eisen- mails myself, and I have reproduced below hauer; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Janakis, of a copy to show what it looks like. The IRS Lynnfield, Massachusetts; and a brother, does not send out random e-mails advising EDMOND (Teddy) PRYOR Theodore J. Flynn, of Duxbury, Massachu- taxpayers that they have refunds available, ATTORNEY AT LAW setts. certainly not for nominal amounts as in the 300 City Island Avenue Funeral services were held at St. Mary, example below. 1925 Williamsbridge Road Bronx, City Island, Star of the Sea Church on Sept. 29, 2007. These e-mails are referred to as “phish- New York 10461 (718) 829-0222 New York 10464 William Zima ing” expeditions and will always attempt to www.pryorlaw.com entice you to click a link for further infor- William Zima, 70, died on Aug, 29, 2007, after a long illness. He had retired from the Precision Valve Corporation in Yonkers, New York, in 2000. Formerly a resident of Yonkers, Mr. Zima had lived on City Island since 1990. He was a member of the Leonard Hawkins American Legion Post 156. He is survived by his wife, Susan, of City Island; his brothers, Thomas and Frank Zima, in Florida, and his sister, Justyne Goodale, of Rotterdam, New York.

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were married on June 30 in Pine Bush, New York. The ceremony was followed by a re- ception held at Round Hill in Washington- ville. The newlyweds honeymooned in Ha- waii. Dylan Callahan, grandson of Islanders Bill Callahan and Russell Schaller, making a Happy 97th birthday to Islander Evelyn tag at second base during the Cal Ripken World Series. Gauss, who celebrated on Sept. 23. Evie is the longest attending parishioner at Grace Church on Pilot Street—more than 70 years! Melissa Leni and Paul Revans. With love from all her 11 great grandchil- dren (maybe 12 by the time The Current hits Melissa Leni of Hawkins Street and the stands). Paul Revans of Yonkers tied the knot on July Congratulations to King Avenue resi- 8th at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church. The dent Mark Nani, who turns 21 and “legal” reception was held at the VIP Club in New on Oct. 22. Rochelle. The couple enjoyed their honey- Russell Schaller spent a week in Ab- moon in Aruba. erdeen, Maryland, in August watching his Happy birthday across the miles to Sun- grandson, Dylan Callahan (also the grandson jay Sebastian, who turns 21 on Oct. 29. May of Jim Callahan on Earley Street), compete the “force” be with you. With love from the with the Greenwich, Connecticut, Cal Rip- Swieciki family. ken League All-Stars in the 12U Cal Ripken Congratulations to Nicole Pirraglia and World Series. Dylan was the starting short- Richard Mueller, who welcomed Richard stop and lead-off batter throughout the CT John Mueller IV on June 21, 2007. Proud State Championships and then Northeastern grandparents are Lori and Gerard Pirraglia Regional Championships, culminating in of City Island and Eva and Rich Mueller their representing New England in the Cal of the Bronx. Thrilled great-grandparents Ripken 12U World Series, which hosted ten Islander Russell Schaller, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Barbara Callahan, Russell’s grand- are City Island’s Sonny Pirraglia of King teams from throughout the United States, as daughter. Avenue and Dorothy Gregorio of Fordham well as six international teams. Street. Baby Richard was greeted by an ec- Barbara Callahan, granddaughter of static group of aunts and uncles, including Russ and Jim, also had a stellar performance Lisa, Gabrielle and Gerard Pirraglia. as shortstop with the Greenwich Lady Red- Happy October anniversaries to Mike birds 16U PONY League Softball Team. Al- and Judy Rauh, John and Linda Wright, and though only one of two 13-year-olds on the Mike and Roseann Bunyan. team, she was voted MVP of the season. If you are running in the NYC Marathon Get well wishes to Lickety Split’s Skip on Nov. 4, or any fall marathon, please call Giacco. 718-885-2079. We’d like to run a photo. Hope to see you all at the Halloween pa- A “shout out” to John Peters, Jeanine rade! McKeever and the rest of the City Island- Maria Swieciki ers who did the New York Triathlon this summer. Congratulations! Please send us a photo and your fi nish times. Happy birthday on Oct. 10 to little Bob Carmody, who turns 11. And best wishes to his sister, Kelly, who turns 17 on Oct. 20. Birthday greetings to Faith Zapata, who turns fi ve on Oct. 15. With hugs and kisses from great grandma Terry. Happy 16th birthday to Mikey Carmo- dy on Oct. 24 with love from your family. James Barron and Ann Marie Mataraza

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