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BRIDGE PLANS UNDER WAY By BARBARA DOLENSEK

Original City Island Bridge.

Rendering of proposed bridge looking north.

At the October meeting of the City Is- the David Carll shipyard, then on Pilot Street. land Civic Association, the Department of The tower of the new bridge, which will be on Transportation (DOT) presented its plans to the Pelham Bay Park side, would, however, the community for the construction of a new be at least 150 feet high. (The original bridge bridge and the demolition of the existing proposed by DOT was over 450 feet high but bridge. This presentation was the same as that this was lowered at the request of the com- given to Community Board 10 on Sept. 27, munity.) 2007. The new bridge will be constructed on The DOT representatives fi rst reviewed the same site as the present bridge, which the history of the current bridge, which was means that a temporary bridge will be built completed in 1901 with seven spans and six to the west. This will have two 11-foot travel piers in the water, two 11-foot traffi c lanes, lanes, one 10-foot fi re lane in the middle and one fi re lane and two 6-foot sidewalks. a 5-foot, 7-inch sidewalk on each side. The Rendering of proposed bridge looking west. In April 1998, an in-depth inspection bridge will allow for marine traffi c, with two of the bridge was conducted as part of the channels open during the summer. Automo- necessary on the new bridge, nor bridge lights questions at that time. The department plans to standard procedure in preparation for a reha- bile traffi c, however, will have to contend on the tower other than those necessary for have a full-time community liaison on City Is- bilitation project; the most recent inspection with a detour on the City Island end of the safety reasons. land during the construction process and will was made in October 2006. Not only does bridge, with no left turn onto Bridge Street. DOT will return to the community early issue notices regarding traffi c and navigation the bridge have substandard lane widths and The bidding process will begin in No- in 2008 to hold a town meeting on the subject patterns. vertical clearance above the roadway, but the vember 2008, after the completion of the of the bridge and will respond to any and all substructure fails to meet the standards of sewer project, and construction is scheduled seismic design criteria. A considerable num- to begin in September 2009 with a completion ber of cracks, holes and rusted areas are also date of 2012. The fi rst scope of work, which plainly visible on the bridge’s substructure. should take about nine months, will include BETTER LATE THAN NEVER Ongoing maintenance keeps the bridge safe, the construction of the temporary bridge and By BARBARA DOLENSEK but it is clear to DOT that the bridge has out- approach roads and the installation of tempo- stitutes of Health. What makes the subject lived its useful life. rary water mains. even more interesting—at least to readers When the subject of a replacement The next scope of work, to last 18 of The Current—is that the gene was origi- bridge was fi rst raised in 2002, there were a months, is to demolish the current bridge and nally discovered, 50 years ago, by a young great many objections raised by the commu- build the new one, along with new approaches graduate student from City Island. nity, since the existing bridge is a well-loved to the bridge on both sides. The third scope of landmark. Although the bridge is eligible for work will include demolishing the temporary That student was Winifred Walsh, who listing on the National Register of Historic bridge, regrading the site, rehabilitating the grew up on Pilot Street, the daughter of Places, it is not an offi cial New York City existing sea wall on the esplanade and restor- Harold Vandervoort Walsh, and went on to landmark and thus not protected from demo- ing the parkland with new trees and landscap- have a distinguished career as Dr. Winifred lition. ing. The wetland areas in Pelham Bay Park Doane, now professor emerita at Arizona DOT responded to the protests by claim- would also be restored, and the Legion tri- State University. Dr. Doane’s discovery was ing that rehabilitating the bridge would be angle would be enlarged and improved. the result of her study of fruit fl ies, some of at best a temporary measure, whereas a new During the latter part of the fi nal stage, which she found were packed with fat cells bridge would last at least 100 years and thus there will be no northbound access to the while others were not. She traced the condi- be more cost-effective. The new bridge would bridge, so that a detour via Cross Street and tion to a single gene, which she called “adi- also have two 12-foot travel lanes with a 12- Minneford Avenue will be required. The same pose” (adp) meaning “fat,” and she made foot fi re lane, two 6-foot bike lanes and two 6- route would also be necessary for all south- that gene the focus of her doctoral disserta- foot 3-inch sidewalks. New permanent water bound traffi c wishing to access Bridge Street. Dr. Winifred Walsh Doane, photographed in her laboratory in 1995. tion at Yale University. mains are to be installed on the new bridge. The project has raised many questions “Because insects are encased in a rigid The new bridge, which would have no among residents, including traffi c problems The existence of a gene that might con- external skeleton, obese fl ies appear normal piers in the water, is a cable-stayed structure during construction, the permanent lack of ac- trol the accumulation of fat in the human in size,” Dr. Doane says. But in dissecting that is similar to a suspension bridge and looks cess to Bridge Street from the bridge and the body is certainly worthy of attention, and the fl ies, she noted that their fat bodies (for something like City Island’s fi rst bridge. That design of the bridge, which many fi nd objec- in fact such a “skinny gene” recently made storage) were abnormally large and that structure was built of wood in 1873, partly of tionable and inappropriate for the City Island headlines in the scientifi c press worldwide, their cells were packed with huge lipid (oil) timbers from the decommissioned U.S. battle- community. DOT was asked to be sure that no including the Web site of the National In- ship North Carolina, which was dismantled at chain-link fences and barbed wire would be Continued on page 15 Page Two The Island Current November 2007

BRIEFLY... NAUTICAL MUSEUM UPDATE By BARBARA DOLENSEK will be held by the Bronx Masons on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, BLOOD DRIVE The good news this month is that the building, but we are busily composing thank- between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 113 Bay Street (two architect Kaitsen Woo, a well-known preser- you notes! We are especially grateful to the blocks up from second traffi c light.) Almost anyone between the ages of 17 and 75, weighing vationist who worked on City Island’s land- New York Landmarks Conservancy for a a minimum of 110 pounds and in good general health, can be a blood donor. Photo or signa- mark house on Belden Street some years grant to cover design expenses, to longtime ture identifi cation and Social Security number are required at the time of donation. ago, has begun to work on the reconstruction supporter Adelaide Rosenfeld Bialek, and to CITY ISLAND THEATER GROUP presents “The Musical Comedy of the front portico, severly damaged by the the fourth grade at P. S. 175, who had a bake Murders of 1940,” a wildly comic romp that pokes fun at the ridiculous aspects of show biz. fi re on July 13, 2007. He is now preparing sale to raise money for the museum, but we Performances at Grace Church parish hall, 116 City Island Avenue at Pilot Street, are Nov. 1, preliminary drawings on which to base cost deeply appreciate all of our donors, who will 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. Call 718-885-3066 to reserve your tickets now! estimates for the insurance company, and we be acknowledged in a future update. hope that work can begin before the end of We are hoping to put on some special ELECTION DAY SALE: The Parent-Teacher Association of P.S. 175 invites you the year. programs this winter at one of the yacht to stop by their Election Day sale on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This long-stand- In the meantime, people have responded clubs in order to keep Islanders aware of our ing tradition helps fund a variety of programs and events for students at the K–8 school, City very generously to our situation by donating collection and our efforts to preserve City Island’s polling place. There will be more than 75 great raffl e prizes and gift baskets, as well money and offering their time and effort. We Island’s history. For more information, call as yummy home baked goods to choose from. Hot dogs and beverages will also be available are not yet ready to begin work inside the 718-885-0507. around lunchtime, so stop by on your way to the voting booth. er and conductor and a rising talent among FLU SHOTS: Council Member James Vacca, along with the Visiting Nurse Service of Bartow-Pell Events young classical conductors. New York, will sponsor fl u shots on City Island at Trinity United Methodist Church, 113 Bay On Oct. 20, Bartow-Pell Mansion Mu- On Thursday, Nov. 15, at 10:30 a.m., Street, on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be seum’s fi rst Harvest Festival attracted more Christie’s marketing director and auction- made by calling Jennifer Rivera in Council Member Vacca’s offi ce at 718-931-1721. than 100 people, who learned a little about eer George McNeely will answer questions the history of jack-o-lanterns, were trans- and explain the intricacies of buying and formed into festive creatures and partici- selling art at auction. Fee: $15 per person; Established 1934 pated in Native American traditions. We are members free. Registration requested; call thankful to our many volunteers and for the 718-885-1461 or [email protected]. pumpkin donation from Stew Leonard’s. On Saturday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m, Dr. PRINTING COMPANY Eric Sanderson of the Wildlife Conserva- 1123 WORTHEN STREET We would also like to thank State Senator BRONX, NY 10474 Jeffrey Klein for providing support. tion Society will offer an unexpected view On Friday, Nov. 2, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., of the Bronx landscape over 400 years For All Your Printing Needs Contact hop on the free City Island Bronx Seaside ago with a walk followed by a presenta- Hi-Speed Trolley, whose fi rst stop is Bartow-Pell on tion. Fee: $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and ~Printers Of The Island Current~ Call Shore Road. With admission to the mu- students; children under 6 free. Members: Hi-Speed Printing Co. $8 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. ENVELOPE SPECIALISTSlity seum, you can savor refreshments, enjoy a ua •V “Your Complete Printing Service”e Registration requested: 718-885-1461 or SINCE 1934 al at c guided tour and the live music of Jeffrey Q u (718) 617-1600i Hoffman, a New York City-based compos- [email protected]. • One to Full Color Printing e•Serv • Scanning Fax: (718) 328-7509 • Typesetting & Imagesetting E-mail: [email protected] • Complete Bindery Department

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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. November 2007 The Island Current Page Three “TERROR-FREE INVESTING?” ASK SENATOR KLEIN! By KAREN NANI State Senator Jeff Klein addressed three areas of concern and took questions from Islanders at the Oct. 3 meeting of AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Chapter 318 at Trinity Method- ist Fellowship Hall. Over 50 members and other Islanders listened with interest as the senator talked about homeowners insur- ance cancellations, the sub-prime mortgage lending crisis and terror-free investing. Mr. Klein began by acknowledging that the AARP is one of “the smartest lob- bying groups because they pick one issue at a time and stick with it.” The fi rst issue Photos by KAREN NANI he has been focusing on lately is of particu- State Senator Jeff Klein addressed Islanders at the Oct. 3, 2007, meeting of AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Chapter 318 at Trinity Methodist Fellow- lar importance to his constituents in City not expired as of Aug. 28, 2007, in any case where the reason for dropping the policy ship Hall. Later he posed with the chapter offi cers, (photo left): Robert McLaughlin, Island, Silver Beach and Edgewater Park: fi rst vice president, left, and Jean Ringel, president. the threatened cancellation of policies by was homeowner’s lack of automobile or Allstate Insurance. life insurance with the company. advisors and not just push the mortgages He has passed legislation in the state senate As reported in the October 2007 issue Next, the senator talked about the sub- which give them the highest commission. to examine the NYS pension fund and di- of The Current, Mr. Klein led the fi ght to prime mortgage lending crisis, “which Finally, he told Islanders that mortgage vest from any companies, such as Shell Oil prevent Allstate from tying their home- doesn’t only affect the mortgage holders, companies and banks should be responsible and Coca Cola, which continue to do busi- owner insurance policies with other lines but affects all of us. It impacts our prop- to help those currently at risk of foreclo- ness (sometimes through subsidiaries) in of coverage, such as auto insurance. Since erty values, the ability of fi rst time buyers sure. Iran and these other countries. He encour- 2006, the insurance company began to re- to obtain mortgages, and could affect the Before he took questions from the au- ages unions and individuals to look at their duce its exposure in the coastal New York fi nancial markets overall.” dience, he talked about a provocative sub- investment portfolios and do the same. insurance market and cancelled or failed to He told the AARP members that he has ject: “terror-free investing.” Some audience One audience member asked how renew more than 26,000 homeowner poli- been holding hearings all over the state re- members thought he was talking about would they know if any of their invest- cies, according to the senator. garding this crisis. He found that mortgage learning how to invest without fear, but he ments are with companies doing business However, Allstate continued to cover brokers from different banks were pushing explained that the term refers to keeping in Iran? He invited them to call his offi ce homeowners in the same neighborhoods these low interest loans to buyers with rela- multinational companies from investing in (718-822-2049) or visit his Web site (www. who had purchased other Allstate insurance tively low incomes or little cash on hand. countries which support terrorist activities. [email protected]) for a list of products. “This violated state law. They are They would offer these buyers 5 percent “There are four nations on the U.S. companies currently doing business in ter- not allowed to pick and choose who they interest mortgages, for example, and no State Department terror watch: Iran, Sudan, ror-supporting nations. cancel. They are trying to equate City Is- money down. Many who borrowed under Syria and North Korea. All support terror- Another Islander asked about solicita- land with other hurricane areas like New these terms quickly found themselves un- ism and yet many U.S. companies are in- tions from competitors to Con Edison of- Orleans, which is ridiculous,” Mr. Klein able to meet the monthly payments when vesting in these countries,” he explained. fering lower energy rates. Mr. Klein told told the audience. the interest rate increased to 10 or 12 per- “For example, of the $150 billion in the the audience to be careful and contact the He credited the new superintendent cent after only three years. New York State Pension fund, $75 billion is Public Service Commission to make sure of the New York State Insurance Depart- “There are 19,000 foreclosures pre- in stock investments. Out of this, $12 billion any new company is legitimate. ment with investigating and subsequently dicted in New York this year, representing is invested with companies that have busi- The senator was accompanied at the banning Allstate from this practice. “It is an increase of more than 70 percent over ness dealings with these four countries.” meeting by Islander John Doyle, who works unbelievable to me that homeowners [in- last year,” he said. In order to insure this The senator feels this is tantamount to for him as a district representative. cluding some on City Island] who had doesn’t happen again, Mr. Klein recom- “helping Iran develop nuclear capabilities.” faithfully paid their premiums for decades mends three steps. First, he believes there were suddenly being penalized for not hav- should be mandatory education for buyers ing purchased automobile insurance from taking sub-prime mortgages so they under- Chamber Awards Dinner Allstate.” stand the full fi nancial implications of the Under the terms of the state Insurance loans. Salutes Five Islanders Department’s order, Allstate will rescind Next, he wants better licensing proce- By MARIA SWEICIKI letters of non-renewal and offer to reinstate dures for mortgage brokers. This would re- homeowners’ insurance policies that had quire them to be more responsible fi nancial

novation and fortitude in times of nursing ISLANDER crises are well known within the organiza- tion. She has been instrumental in the glo- TO BE HONORED balization efforts of the nursing profession Yvette Mooney, a lifelong resident of and in bridging cultural gaps. She has also City Island, will be honored at the 12th An- been involved in the Ministerial Leader- nual Dinner and Gala of the AAPI (Ameri- ship Initiative for Global Women’s Health. can Association of Physicians of Indian In November she will participate in Origin) of Queens and Long Island. the World Health Assembly executive Ms. Mooney has been the Senior Vice board meeting and special session hosted President of Patient Care Services at South by the co-chairs of the Network of Women Nassau Communities Hospital for more Ministers of Health to be held in Geneva, than 30 years and is responsible for plan- Switzerland. Her personal humanitarian ef- ning, coordinating and delivering quality forts extend to families and orphanages in nursing care to patients in the hospital. Her third-world countries and to animal rights Photo by RICK DeWITT advocacy for her nursing staff and her in- groups. Presenters and awards recipients enjoyed the evening at the Chamber of Commerce’s 97th annual Awards Dinner (l. to r.): State Senator Jeff Klein, Robert Whelan, Shukri Islamovic, Representative Joseph Crowley, Chamber President Peter La Scala, Bor- ough President Adolfo Carrión Jr., Arlene Byrne, Barbara Dolensek, Chris Cullen and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. The City Island Chamber of Com- Chris Cullen, who received the Sam Bier- merce welcomed more than 200 honorees man Business and Community Service and guests to its 97th annual Awards Din- Award; Shukri Islamovic, who received ner, held at the Lido Restaurant on Friday, the Tom Cerreta Accomplished Business Oct. 27, 2007. Service Award; this newspaper’s own Bar- Hosted by Chamber president, Pe- bara Dolensek, who received the Exem- ter La Scala, the festivities started with a plary Community Service Award; Robert hearty welcome to Chamber members, Whelan, who received the Catherine Scott community leaders and supporters, both Achievement Award; and Arlene Byrne, Islanders and off-Islanders. State Senator who was awarded the Service to Commu- Jeff Klein presented the awards, joined by nity Award. City Island’s Adolfo Carrión Jr., Congress- Music for dancing was provided by the man Joseph Crowley and Assemblyman Lickety Split Band and sponsored by Veri- Michael Benedetto. zon. The deserving honorees included Page Four The Island Current November 2007

appeared in the October issue of The Island Current. My first reaction is that the letter To the Editor: called a “Smith” or a Bonomo who was should have been titled “Insulting You All,” I read and agreed with the letter “Re- called a “Bonner,” owing to the prejudices because the author accuses City Islanders spect One Another” in Box 6 of the October of the day. of being racist, which couldn’t be farther Current until I read the phrase therein: “all- Finally, the recent comments of the from the truth. white enclave.” Knicks coach, Isiah Thomas, that came out Her statement about breeding hatred One of my audit clients is an immigra- during the sexual-harassment trial against on City Island is a direct attack on resident tion center, which displays in its Queens his employer, Madison Square Garden, are parents, which I strongly resent. First of all, office a replica of a once-common sign, further proof that racism is not limited to I don’t breed children, I raise them. And I which reads “No Irish Need Apply.” Such the “all-white.” If the aim of “Respect” is raise them to respect everyone, just as 99 to decry racism based on skin color, why We welcome letters and opinions. Letters longer than percent of the parents on City Island raise signs were prevalent in the late 1890s and 250 words will be edited, with every effort made to for years thereafter. The Irish are not known single out a color? preserve their substance. We reserve the right not to their children. print letters that are copies, libelous, inaccurate or in I believe that her eagerness to paint all for their tans, and yet back then they were Anthony L. Roccamo bad taste, or those that cannot be verified. Include your widely discriminated against. Many older phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, City Islanders with the same brush is an in- but names will be withheld upon request. dication of her own attitude, not ours. people know or knew a Schmidt who was Skate Board Petition Dennis Fitzpatrick (A copy of the following letter was received by The Current.) To the Honorable Adolfo Carrión: Bronx Borough President Dear Mr. Carrión: Last Memorial Day, when you attend- ed the City Island Memorial Day parade here, a teenager named Kevin Saulnier approached you with a question of a need for help in getting a skate board rink here for our teenagers. You advised him to get a petition and send it in to you, so the peti- tions are enclosed and the kids are waiting in great anticipation for the next steps. I have observed in the past and in the present the ongoing need for such a place where the youngsters can enjoy an athletic activity in the safe environment of City Is- land, provided by a Bronx governmental agency. Our small residential island is lacking finances to support programs for our teen- agers, and we need your help to fulfill this need. City Island is an important part of Bronx County, and we look forward to your posi- tive support for our needs as you progress in the redevelopment of the Bronx. We are very grateful for any help you can give to our community. Yolanda Cirulli

Respecting Each Other To the Editor: This letter is written in response to the letter called “Respect One Another,” which

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Photo by VIRGINIA DANNEGGER Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, who was a teacher for 35 years, went back to the classroom to take part in “America’s Legislators Back to School Week.” He is seen here on Sept. 27, 2007, with eighth-graders from P.S. 175, answering their questions, listening to their concerns and giving them a better understanding of the legislative process. Photo by RICK DeWITT The City Island Theater Group’s fall production is the hilarious play “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” starting (back row, l. to r.): Anthony Patrick, Eileen Fox, Connieann DelVecchio, Liz McIntyre, Robert Mulroy, John Garcia, Carol Dooner and Justine Costanza. Seated: John Geil and Eileen Marcus. Reserve now for performanc- es at 8 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2 and 3 or at 3 p.m. on Nov. 4, at Grace Church Parish Hall, 116 City Island Avenue at Pilot Street. Call 718-885-3066.

Doing a plot summary of the City Is- their professions as they scoot in and out land Theater Group’s latest production, of secret passages (in the fantastic stage “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” set designed and built by Con Grondahl) is a nearly impossible task, given its com- wielding knives, sabers, daggers and fi re- plex story line and character shifts, but arms. that’s nothing compared to the challenge Nick Sala put the whole complicated faced by cast and crew in staging this hi- farce together with a wonderful sense of larious farce by John Bishop. timing, and Susan Rauh, as production A mansion in Chappaqua in 1940 dur- stage manager, was able to keep all the ing a blizzard is the setting for a tale of props and sliding doors working as fast as music, murder and mayhem, which begins the actors, who ran from one part of the set as an audition for the potential backer of a to the other. The costumes, by the team of new musical comedy and turns into a mad- Carol McCabe (also co-producer), Carole cap search for the Stage Door Slasher, who Sullivan and Norma Kerner, were fabu- murdered some dancers two years earlier lous, and the lighting by Susan Velcheck and is up to his old tricks once again. was as complicated and effective as every- Photo by RICK DeWITT The wealthy hostess (played with thing else. Organizers of the American Legion annual pumpkin sale were smiling like jack-o-lan- great presence by Carol Dooner) and her The Theater Group generously put terns as Islanders picked up most of the pumpkins, mums and Indian corn offered at very German maid (a show-stopping turn on a matinee performance on Saturday, this year’s event during the weekend of Oct. 5 to 7, 2007. by Eileen Marcus) welcome to their sub- Oct. 27, as a benefi t for Public School urban home a bevy of Broadway types 175, with all proceeds going to enrich brilliantly played by a troupe of talented programs for students. And on Saturday actors—a lovely chorus member (Justine evening the cast and crew held a post-per- Costanza), an Irish tenor (John Garcia), formance celebration of the installation of a charming comedian (Anthony Patrick), the new theater curtain provided by CITG a pompous musician (John Geil), an ac- and by Grace Church, which has hosted complished director (Bob Mulroy), an ec- the group’s productions for nine years. centric writer (Eileen Fox) and an enthusi- We can’t wait to see what CITG has astic producer (Connieann DelVecchio). up its collective sleeve for the next pro- But as the plot thickens and as dead duction. Until then, make sure you get to bodies fall to the fl oor in what seems one of the remaining performances, to be like every scene, the characters begin to held Nov. 1, 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 4 change everything from their accents to at 3 p.m. (914) 760-1106

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Vincent & Robert Ruggiero - (NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs) weekend: Leo (pop punk/folk rock/alterna- starvingartistonline.com. tive) on Friday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m.; Lawrence Go and meet Flora, City Island’s own “Lipbone” Redding and his “orchestra” on psychic. She offers parties, group and indi- Saturday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m., and Cellar vidual readings. With 40 years of experi- (cello and guitar, from classics to classic ence, Flora offers advice on matters of love, rock) on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. There marriage and business. Stop in and see what will be a special welcome-home party for the future has in store for you at 464 City an original Starving Artist music-artist - Island Avenue or call her at 718-618-0864. Montefiore Seeks Women for New Study By BARBARA DOLENSEK A new birth control method is being available birth control methods, such as studied by Montefi ore’s Department of the pill. The ring stays in for three weeks Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s and is removed for one week, at which time Health, under the auspices of Dr. Irwin women get their periods. Women who have Merkatz and Dr. Erika Banks. Interested used pills before and liked them are likely women are being enrolled in the study, to be happy with a method that doesn’t which is sponsored by the Population need daily attention. Council, a New York-based non-profi t or- The study aims to test 1,200 women ganization that is focused on developing worldwide at 12 sites, with each site aim- safe effective contraception for women ing to enroll 100 participants. Montefi ore throughout the world. The new method is a will be enrolling women until June 2008. contraceptive ring that can last as long as a The purpose of the study is to determine year; the only other ring method currently how women and their partners like the available is discarded every month. ring, whether there are any side effects and Island resident Susan Bellinson, a whether the ring is generally acceptable. nurse-midwife at Montefi ore, is a subin- Study participants will be watched vestigator enrolling and providing medi- closely for any health changes while using cal care for women in the study. She told the ring, so regular visits are scheduled, The Current: “We are looking for women as well as follow-up phone calls between between the ages of 18 and 40, who are visits. Ms. Bellinson says: “Receiving healthy, not overweight, in a monogamous friendly and personal health care in a re- relationship, and do not desire pregnancy laxed setting, during convenient evening for at least one year to participate in the or afternoon hours and helping to bring a study.” Routine gynecological health care new method of birth control to market for will be provided through the study, and women around the world can be very satis- women need not have health insurance to fying.” enroll. There is no fee for care or for the Anyone interested in joining the study ring, and a small stipend is provided to par- or learning more about it may call Maureen ticipants at the end of the study. Magnini, R.N., at 718 405-8396 or Contra- The contraceptive ring contains hor- ceptive Options at 718 405-8200. mones similar to those used in currently

pet show entitled “Katcha and the Devil and Other Czechoslovakian Stories” will be presented for children ages 5 to 12. Every Thursday morning (except Thanksgiving), there will be a toddler program at 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Every Thursday afternoon (except The library’s new daily schedule is Thanksgiving), there will be a picture- as follows: Monday 12 noon to 8 p.m.; book program at 3:30 p.m. for children PRUNING REMOVAL Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; ages 4 to 8. Thursday 12 noon to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. An Internet/Windows workshop will to 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 10:30 a.m. On Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. a pup- for adults interested in computer basics. FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED BUCKET TRUCK RENTAL 718-885-0914 November 2007 The Island Current Page Seven

Question: How do you feel about the sewer and water main construc- tion that’s being done on City Island?

Ruth Eisen Teacher, P.S. 175 , off-Islander The sewer project has not really impacted adversely on my commute to school. If I am stopped it’s generally for about two or three minutes while they let the traffi c travel in the opposite direction. I know it’s an important project for the improvement of the infrastructure on City Island, so I’m not bothered by the minor inconvenience. Rose Dietz St. Mary’s Offi ce Staff, Island resident We’re all a little inconvenienced by the work that’s going on, but it’s a small price to pay to insure that our water supply is good. I hope they will be fi nished within the time frame they promised.

Photos by VIRGINIA DANNEGGER and MICHAEL VIVIAN Bill Kenny All creatures great and small were Manager, The Black Whale brought forth for a blessing from clergy at St. Mary, Star of the Sea on Sunday, I can’t say that business has been affected at all. Parking is an is- Sept. 30, and at Grace Episcopal Church sue, but it’s an issue on Saturdays in the summer too. I haven’t anything on Oct. 7, 2007, for the feast day of St. negative to say about the project. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ani- mals. St. Mary’s even provided a “Noah’s Ark” for the animals.

Stephen Marcus Choir Director at Grace Church, Island resident I really wonder if this is the only part of New York City where this ST. MARY’S POTS FILLED WITH kind of work is being done. If it is, how did we get to be so lucky? This is an area with a stable, elderly population, people who are unlikely to ISLANDERS’ GENEROSITY be confrontational at being inconvenienced. By JANE LA SCALA

Share the spirit of giving this 2007 POTS program by preparing food and drop- Anthony Pontecorvo holiday season and help a needy neigh- ping it off at St. Mary’s schoolyard once a Owner of City Island Hardware and Marine Supplies, Island resi- bor. P.O.T.S. (Part of the Solution) offers month, on a designated Saturday, between dent food social services and essentials to needy 4:30 and 5 p.m. If you want to join, you can It’s certainly not good for business but they’ve got to do it. men, women and families in the Webster follow the POTS menu (shown in the Cur- They’re improving the storm sewers and that should help a lot. I accept Avenue area of the Bronx. Part of their rent Calendar in Organization News each that we have to live with it until it’s fi nished. It’s for the betterment of program includes providing anyone who month). Or call one of the volunteers listed below to be added to their calling chain. City Island, or at least it’s supposed to be. comes to them with new, clean clothing. Please help refurbish their supply. Needed Staples such as juice, coffee, sugar, canned are: warm socks, hats, gloves, muffl ers; vegetables, desserts (cookies, cakes), paper sweats, including pants and tops for men plates, napkins, hot/cold cups and cleaning and women; underwear, including t-shirts, supplies are also welcome. briefs for men and women; disposable ra- If you plan to prepare food, all food zors, baby diapers size 4, 5 or 6 and baby must be cooked, but not hot, and be enough formula with iron. “Gifts” do not need to for 10 servings. Please use an 8x11-inch tin be wrapped. with a cover or wrap the tin in foil, and then Drop off in St. Mary, Star of the Sea place the entire tin in a plastic bag. Church lobby or at Exotiqa, 280 City Is- Also in constant need are baby dia- land Avenue. Collection dates run Dec. 1 pers sizes 4, 5 and 6 and baby formula with through Dec. 10. For this collection please iron. note that all items should be new and un- POTS is very appreciative of the caring used. We have also used some of the items and generosity we extend to them through collected to help local families. these collections. You can visit their Web On a regular basis, St. Mary, Star of the site at www.potsbronx.org. Sea Church has just started its 10th year of For more information, call Jane La cooking once a month for POTS. All Island- Scala at 718-885-2137 or Rosetta Woods at ers are invited to help the needy through the 718-885-0926.

“We offer free pickup and HARDWARE delivery” FALL CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES OWNED AND OPERATED HOUSEHOLD GOODS BY A MARINE GOODS CITY ISLAND RESIDENT PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES MARINE WINTERIZING SUPPLIES Page Eight The Island Current November 2007

Organization News News on this page concerning organizations, and events listed in, are submitted by representatives of those organizations. A limit of 150 words is requested for all news items submitted. In most cases news will be edited and every effort will be made to preserve the substance of longer items. News and calendar events must be received by no later than the 20th of each month except December and July. If the 20th falls on a holiday or Sunday, the deadline is the 19th. Mail submissions to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464. YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED. Current Calendar NOVEMBER Tues., Nov. 6, Election Day Sale, P.S. 175, 200 City Island Ave., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bake sale and raffle sponsored by the P.T.A. Tues., Nov. 13, Blood Drive, 4 to 8 p.m., Trin- ity Methodist Church, 113 Bay Street. Wed., Nov. 14, AARP Annual Penny Auction, Trinity Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 113 Bay Street, 12 noon to 3 p.m. Photo by ANGELO BELLOCCHIO Cub Scout Pack 211 participated in the Cub Day events at Alpine Scout Camp on Thurs., Nov. 15, Community Board 10 meets, the weekend of Oct. 19–21, 2007. The adventurous scouts completed the infamous 7:30 p.m., Middletown Senior Center, 3035 Middletown Road in the Bronx. rock wall climb, and the bell was rung by all. Congratulations to Shaban Pajlevic and Michael Bellocchio on their bull’s eyes at the archery range. Seen here in the front Happy Thanksgiving row (l. to r.) are Jack Green, James McGaughan, Brendan McGaughan, John Tomsen Jr. and Connor Saulnier; second row: Joe Kramer Sr., James McGaughan Sr., Robert Sat., Nov. 24, POTS Program, St. Mary’s Weyrauch, Joe Kramer Jr., Nicholas Bellocchio, Michael Bellocchio, Aiden Saulnier, School Yard, Minneford Avenue and Kilroe Larry Saulnier, Shaban Pajlevic and John Tomsen Sr. Street, drop-off between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Menu: Cut up turkey with rice. this celebration to give thanks for the bless- Festival. For more information, please leave Photos by RICK DeWITT ings given to each of us and to our parish. a message for Evyonne Baker in the Parish Sat., Nov. 24, Holiday Tree Lighting and Car- Linda Nealon is the new Associate Pas- Happy Thanksgiving to all! Office. ols, Hawkins Park, 7 p.m., sponsored by the tor at Trinity United Methodist Church. Rev. Patricia Alexander Chamber of Commerce. Our Parish Council will meet on Mon- day, Nov. 26 , at 7 p.m. in the rectory. Tues., Nov. 27, City Island Civic Associa- Trinity United On Dec. 2, the first Sunday in Decem- Temple Beth-El tion meets, 7:30 p.m., Community Center, 190 Methodist Church ber, we will have our annual Christmas Temple Beth-El of City Island is an all- Fordham Street. Fair sponsored by our Thrift Shop. Many We here at Trinity would like to wish inclusive egalitarian, multiethnic Jewish con- fine articles for sale, both new and used. It gregation for all ages. We are located at Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1. Trinity everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. will be held in St. Mary’s School gym (new 480 City Island Avenue, between Beach and Church Christmas Fair, 113 Bay Street; Fri- We hold our Sunday worship service at 10 day from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. items) and the Thrift Shop (used items) Bowne Streets. Our Sabbath services are on a.m. every Sunday. The first Sunday of the to 2 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and enjoy a Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. Our doors are open month is communion Sunday, and our Sun- wonderful shopping experience! to all. DECEMBER day school is held at the same time as our Sr. Bernadette, osu We follow the Rabbi Marcia Prager prayer Tues., Dec. 4, Hannukah Menorah Lighting, worship service. All are always welcome to book, primarily in English, with easy-to-read Hawkins Street Park, 6 p.m. come and worship with us. typeface and singable Hebrew. Grace Episcopal Church Join us on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. for Sat., Dec. 8, Grace Church Christmas Crafts The trustees’ annual communion break- Festival, Grace Episcopal Church, City Island fast will be held on Sunday Nov. 25, at 10 Grace Church celebrates Holy Communion a Kabbalat Shabbat service (with song and Avenue and Pilot Street, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. a.m. Our annual Christmas fair will be held every Sunday at 10 a.m. We also offer evening dance), which will be led by Rabbi Shohama on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The hours will be prayer every Monday at 7 p.m., morning prayer Wiener. Reb David Daniel Klipper will lead us on Friday, Nov. 16, and the other Shabbat Chapter 318 AARP on Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., and Taizé worship on most Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information, services will be led by Mort Ellis and Bob from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome to Berent (with his accordion). The chapter will meet on Wednesday, come look and get some early Christmas please call the Parish Office at 718-885-1080, or visit our Web site, www.gracecityisland.org. Saturday Torah Study continues on Nov. Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Fel- shopping done! lowship Hall at 113 Bay Street. Here’s what’s happening at Grace during 10, at 10:30 a.m. with our rabbinic intern, The Budget Corner will be open on Tues- Aliza Erber, leading the group. She is also At this meeting, Russell Schmid from November and early December: day, Nov. 6, and 27, and on Saturday Nov. Calling all City Island Children! Grace is conducting our adult B’nai Binah (Bar/Bat Access-A-Ride will speak about the require- 17. If you can find the time to help us out, Mitzvah) class on Thursdays at 7 p.m. ments for eligibility for this program. He planning a children’s Christmas pageant on please call Ellen Hebard at 718-518-7241 or Christmas Eve, and your children are invited Tai Chi and yoga classes will continue will help members fill out an application for Myra Martin at 718-885-1049. to participate! For more information, please on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. in November. this service. May your Thanksgiving season be call Pageant Director Steve Marcus at 718-885- Marc Kaplan’s exercises will leave you feel- Our annual Penny Auction will be held blessed. 1544. ing refreshed, more flexible and energetic. For more information, call Marc at 718-885- on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 12 noon to 3 Anne Sill Sunday, Nov. 4: The Feast of All Saints and p.m. Admission is $5, which includes lunch Holy Baptism. If you would like to remember 2445. Plan with us for Hannukah, which begins and free chances. Additional chances may St. Mary, Star of the Sea a loved one at the altar on All Saints’ Sunday, be purchased. We will have sweepstakes, please call the Parish Office by Friday, Nov. 2. on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Our Judaica shop has jewelry, home-baked goods and white ele- On Sunday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m., there will Wednesday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m.: “Hugs and many beautiful, hand-crafted objects and our community menorah lighting at Hawkins phant tables. All proceeds from this event be a special Enrollment Mass for all those Stitches” preparing to receive the sacrament of Con- Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.: Taizé Worship Street Park will begin at 6 p.m. on Dec. 4. are donated to various City Island organiza- Finally, our Hannukah Family Celebration tions and not-for-profit charities. firmation in April. Parents and students will Sunday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.: Children’s Church participate in this initial event in preparation School will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the temple. Our Oct. 3 meeting was a great suc- Enjoy the benefits of membership, take the for the sacrament. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m.: “Hugs and cess. Representatives from the New York Stitches” free Trolley to Temple (on the first Friday of State Comptrollers Office, Department of All are welcome to attend our monthly each month) and visit our Web site at www. hospitality hour, which will be held in the Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.: Taizé Worship Unclaimed Funds, advised the members that Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.: Children’s Church yourshulbythesea.org. rectory after the 10 o’clock Mass on Sunday, there is money available to them that they School Bob Berent may not have known about. They researched Nov. 11. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m.: “Hugs and their files and found many of our members’ St. Mary’s School will hold its annual Stitches” names listed in their computer. The repre- Turkey Bingo on Friday evening, Nov. 16, in Wednesday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m.: Special Thanks- sentatives helped our “happy” members fill the school gym beginning at 7 p.m. This is giving Service. Please join us on Thanksgiving out the applications necessary to obtain this a great family evening. Come and enjoy the “Eve” for a simple service of Holy Communion TowBOAT/U.S. money. fun! and thanksgiving for all of God’s blessings. Sunday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m.: Children’s Church City Island Happy Thanksgiving to all! Hope to see Our annual Thanksgiving Mass will take place on Thanksgiving eve, Wednesday, School you at our Dec. 5 meeting. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m.: “Hugs and Carmelia A. Ramftl Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. At this Mass canned or dried food will be collected and distrib- Stitches” Thursday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Taizé Worship uted to the poor. All are welcome to attend Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: The fourth annual Grace Church Christmas Crafts November 2007 The Island Current Page Nine

and tongue-twisters, improvise with props FAMILY PROGRAM in Belgium in what was also known as “buzz and costumes, and act out scenes from plays & MIXED AGE GROUPS bomb alley,” where we would be ensconced and stories. One parent will be expected to Vilma’s Music Together: Music and in a chateau. There was, however, one prob- volunteer to stay each evening. Call Laury at movement for children ages birth through five lem. The Germans, the prior tenants, had 718-885-3202. and the adults who love them! Fridays or Satur- destroyed the central heating system. The Art Class: Creature Feature Grades 4 days 10 to 10:45 a.m. For more information, call following is from the squadron history: “In through 7, Tuesdays 3:30 to 5 p.m. Students 718-882-2223, visit www.vilmasmusictogether. the air Nov. 6 the first missions were flown will use taxidermy models to create their own com or e-mail info@vilmasmusictogether. from Y-10 for the Ninth Army. Flying all mythological creatures, adding scales, wings, com. around were V-1 pilotless winged bombs. claws, eyes, fake fur, and other materials. 10 Knitting Club: A club for women/chil- So much flak was thrown up that the falling For additional information about the Community Cen- classes $10 per class plus $40 materials fee; dren to learn and share their knitting skills. metal damaged three of our aircraft so badly ter, or if you are interested in conducting classes here $140 total. Limited to eight students. Call Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call Carol at they had to be sent to a depot for repair. please call 718-885-1145. Laury at 718-885-3202. 718-885-3190 for more information. Buzz bombs roared overhead day and night. Open Monthly Meetings of the Board Art Class: Experiments with Paper Chess Club: Monday evenings from 7 to Nervous in the service? You bet!” are held on the first Tuesday of each month and Paint. Grades K through 3, Thursdays 11 p.m. For ages 13 and up. No need to regis- The meetings for November are: regular at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center Main 3:30 to 5 p.m. Students will do a variety of ter, just show up! Call Bill at 718-541-3995 for meetings Nov. 5 and 19; executive meeting Room at 190 Fordham Street. All members projects, learning about color, pattern, paper more information. Nov. 12. are encouraged to attend. For up to date infor- folding, weaving, and creating texture. 10 Amy Gottlieb-McElroy Until next month, at ease. mation visit www.cityislandcommunitycenter. classes $8 per class; $80 total. Limited to Russ Schaller, Sgt. Emeritus com. eight students. Call Laury at 718-885-3202. Art Class: Storytime Art. For children NEW CLASSES 1 ages 2 ⁄2 to 5. Tuesdays, 1 to 2:15 p.m. or City Island Republicans Salsa Dance: Dance your stress away to Thursdays 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. The same We had a good turnout at our meeting on the basic beats of salsa, merengue, cha-cha projects will be done on Tuesdays and Thurs- Tuesday, Oct. 16. Many items were discussed and bachata. A partner is not necessary. $50 days, so sign up for one day only! $60 for ten to keep everyone posted. I am happy to report per month or $15 per class. Friday nights, 7 to classes, $8 for individual classes (please call that all of City Island’s eight county committee 8: 30 p.m. Call 917-838-6501. Legion News the day before). Call 718-885-3202 and leave positions are now filled with City Islanders. Tae Kwon Do: Traditional classes to ben- a message. This is not daycare; caregivers are The Veterans’ Day parade is rescheduled efit you physically, mentally and spiritually. to Nov. 18 when Captain McSorley of the As of right now, our Republican poll worker expected to stay. No more than three children slots are all filled for the first time in years at Some benefits include improved cardiovas- per caregiver, please. 45th Precinct agreed to the new date and even cular health, better focus and concentration, agreed to help get access to the full width of P.S. 175, which is City Island’s local polling Irish Dance: The Deirdre O’Mara School place. increased flexibility and lean body mass. of Irish Dance teaches step dancing in a fun, East Tremont Avenue. I was informed by some of the state com- Children will learn courtesy, integrity, perse- competitive environment for all ages. A con- November is always a busy month for mittee people for the 82nd Assembly District verance, self control and indomitable spirit. fidence-building and cultural experience for the Legion and also the Post. Not only do who attended the state convention in Albany Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. all who participate. Wednesdays after school. we celebrate Veterans’ Day but we also have $10 per class, twice weekly. Call 718-885- Call Deirdre at 201-679-1450 or visit www. Thanksgiving Day as well. And don’t forget that Jay Savino was elected the regional vice 3702. deirdreomara.com. that we have to get out to vote on Tuesday, chairman of the New York State Republican Class Forming: “Shimmy By The Sea” Sally’s Playground: Birth to 5 years. Nov. 6. Party for New York City. Furthermore, he was is a group of women learning and dancing Beginning Sept. 17; Mondays and Wednes- As you probably know, members of the also elected the second vice chairman of the together. We are planning future workshops days, 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. $7 per child, $4 Post, SAL, Ladies’ Auxiliary and the social entire New York State Republican Party. The and classes in the art of belly dance. For infor- for siblings. Buy a five-visit card and get members have formed a committee, the pur- City Island Republicans wish to congratulate mation about classes, call 718-885-1145 and one visit free. Playground available for party pose of which will be to to raise money to Jay! leave a message. rentals. Call Sally at 718-885-0349 for more support various Post activities and improve On Thursday, Oct. 4, the county reorganiza- Weekly Schedule information. the Post infrastructure. You will have seen by tion meeting was held at the Hutch Metro Cen- Youth Center: Saturday evenings from now the new roof and siding and enjoyed the ter, 1200 Waters Place. The Bronx Republican YOUTH PROGRAM 7:30 to 10 p.m. Please call Jay Howard at new air conditioning. Party holds a county reorganization meeting Wonderkind Preschool: Where learning On Oct. 15, we paid homage to the fol- 1 718-885-2192 or Deana Weyhrauch at 917- every odd year to elect the officers of the is child’s play. Ages 2 ⁄2 to 5 years. Monday 418-1377 for more information. We are look- lowing members: Past Commander Mort Liv- through Thursday, 12 noon to 3 p.m.; Friday, Bronx Republican Party. The minutes from ing for volunteers to staff the nights. If you are ingston, William Zima, John Bunyan and Neil 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Eight- the meeting are filed by law with the Board interested in helping out, please call. Cuccinello. All four were transferred to Post week sessions. Class size is limited to six of Elections. The meeting was successful, as ADULT PROGRAM Everlasting. The ceremony was very impres- children per session. To register and for con- the party faithful attended from all corners TNT (Tuesday Night Tap): Adult Jazz/ sive and well attended. tinuous and up-to-the-minute information, go of our great borough. Chairman Jay Savino Tap Classes. Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m. Call Corinne Mike Treat reminds us that dues are due to www.wonderkind-preschool.com. was reelected to a second term as Bronx party Grondahl at 718-309-8041. for 2008. Mike has applications for new mem- Drama Club: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m. chairman. After the meeting concluded, a Aerobics with Mary: Monday, Wednes- bers, too. If you have any questions, call him for ages 8 to 12. Activities will be planned for wonderful party began with food, wine and day, Friday: half-hour low impact at 8:30 at 718-885-1130. each evening. Participants must be prepared to soda. This event was yet more proof that the a.m.; Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Fri- You may have noticed the new flag drop- do just that, PARTICIPATE! We will do relax- Republican Party is now functioning again full day from 9 to 10 a.m. Call Mary Immediato off box. Should you see Mark Whitcombe, ation and voice exercises, recite limericks time in Bronx County. at 718-885-0793. you might thank him for a job well done. Comrade Ed Shipp reported that the annual The annual Bronx County Republican Gala pumpkin sale was, as usual, a financial suc- was held on Wednesday, Oct. 17 and was a cess. Ed thanks all who gave their time to help success. Several statewide party leaders were in this worthy endeavor. honored, along with some Republican officials Since many of you are patients of our local from across the state. practitioner of renown, Dr. Norbert Sander, This may not be the busiest of election M.D., I’d like to mention that he was runner- years, but we still remind everyone to come up for the 2007 Liberty Medal for Community out and vote. The offices of District Attorney, Service. You old-timers might recall that he Bronx Civil Court Judge District #1, and Bronx won the New York City Marathon in 1974 and Supreme Court will be voted on. We especially still takes daily jaunts. encourage everyone to support Paul Indig, NEW LOCATION! On Saturday, Nov. 17, the Post will hold its who is the Republican candidate for Civil annual Servicemen’s Dinner. The chief chef 126 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Court since we could use more Republicans at for this gala affair will be Comrade Robert the Bronx County Courthouse. Polls are open Mennona, aka the General. Dinner will be the from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. at City Island’s only usual roast pork, chicken with all the trim- mings and for those who enjoy a little liba- polling site, which is P.S. 175, 200 City Island tion, there will be an open bar. Avenue, despite rumors that voting was being As I write my newsletter, I always browse moved off the Island. through “Straight and Level” for some inter- We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving esting little story about where my squadron and hope to see everyone at our holiday party was at this time of year during World War II. in December. Details to follow in the Decem- Between our arrival at Omaha Beach in Nor- ber Issue. mandy and the end of the war in Europe, we Fred Ramftl were in what is known as a combat zone. We arrived Nov. 5 at the little hamlet of Nodebais Garden Club The next meeting of the Garden Club is City Island Deli Monday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. at the City Island Yacht Club. We will have a workshop making pinecone angels to decorate the Christmas wreaths that we distribute to public buildings for the holidays. We wish to thank the following volunteers who helped with the clean-up at Hawkins Street Park on Parks Clean-up Day on Oct. 20: Barbara Hoffman, Lily Bryant, Joan Lyons, Susan Strazzera, Phyllis Goodman and Alina Rosado. Phyllis Goodman Page Ten The Island Current November 2007 November 2007 The Island Current Page Eleven

techno-team. Its members are Sidney Poitier as Donald Crease, a former CIA agent; Dan Aykroyd as “Mother,” who knows the real story behind every conspiracy theory ever con- ceived; David Strathairn as Whistler, a blind computer expert; and River Phoenix as Carl, his helper. This fine cast also includes Mary McDonnell as Liz, Martin’s estranged wife, and Ben Kingsley as the protagonist, Cosmo. The plot device that moves along all the action Big Brother is Watching is the existence of an apparatus that can break every computer code ever devised, and natu- In today’s world, people are becoming rally, everyone wants it. increasingly concerned about the protection We look into the future with the smart, of their civil rights, especially in the area of provocative sci-fi flick Gattaca (1997), which privacy. Hollywood has offered many treat- also considers the theme of genetic engineer- ments of ways in which this right can be ing. This is a world where perfect children are violated with the theme of “Big Brother is created to be in a class above those conceived watching you.” naturally. Vincent (Ethan Hawke) was born This concept began with George Orwell’s the old-fashioned way and sets out to prove The fourth-grade class at P. S. 175 held a bake sale on Oct. 4, 2007, to raise money in book 1984, which was published in 1948 but that he can be the equal of those who were order to help the City Island Nautical Museum repair damage done by the fi re in July. filmed in 1984. This rendition is quite faith- genetically created to perform various tasks, The students presented a check for $340 on Oct. 11 to museum trustee Barbara Do- ful to the book with its very grim look and such as being a crew member on a trip to one lensek, shown here with the class, teachers Judy DiMaio and Terry Maryl and school feel. Winston Smith (played by John Hurt) of Saturn’s moons. Because of the extremes of principal Amy Lipson. has been engaged to rewrite history for “Big government surveillance, this is an extremely Brother,” who watches over all the citizens of art teacher, Ms. Lopez, is also working with complex task and can only be accomplished Oceania, an autocratic society where freedom eighth-graders who are applying to LaGuar- with the help of Jerome (Jude Law), a perfect of thought and even sex are prohibited. Rich- dia High School to prepare their admissions human who has been crippled in an accident. ard Burton is on hand as O’Brien, a high-rank- portfolios. When Vincent falls in love with the perfect ing member of the government, who discovers Irene (Uma Thurman), will his deception be On Oct. 4, the fourth-graders held a Winston’s love affair with Julia (Suzanna bake sale to benefit the City Island Nauti- detected? Hamilton), a worker at the Ministry of Truth. A variation on “Big Brother” watching the cal Museum. They raised $340.00, which Although the movie was filmed in color, it citizens of the planet Earth is Men in Black was presented to Barbara Dolensek when feels like a black and white film because the (1997), in which a top-secret organization she came to visit their classes on Oct. 11. theme is so bleak. monitors alien activity. Agent K (Tommy Lee Ms.Dolensek shared with the students news Three Days of the Condor (1975) is Jones) recruits NYPD undercover cop James Public School 175 of how the museum is doing since the fire a thriller in which Robert Redford stars as Edwards (Will Smith), who becomes Agent J, and how their donation will help with the Joe Turner, who reads books for the CIA in and together they go on a zany chase through Our school year is off to another wonder- repairs. search of plausible plans for espionage. While a film replete with aliens and special effects ful start! Our extended-day program, which On Oct. 10, we were fortunate to have literally out to lunch, his entire unit is blown that rival the bar scene in the original Star began the second week of school, provides students from the all-girls St. Catherine’s away by the very seedy Joubert (Max von Wars movie. Their assignment is to prevent students in all grades with academic sup- school in Sydney, Australia, visit our school. Sydow), and Joe goes on the run. Along the an intergalactic conflict that could destroy the port, as well as test preparation for the spe- After having lunch with some of our sev- way, he picks up Kathy Hale (Faye Dunaway) Earth. cialized high school exam and the TACHS enth- and eighth-graders and their teachers, and forces her to help him, as he no longer We see Will Smith again in Enemy of for eighth-grade students. the girls put on a musical performance of knows whom he can trust. This taut thriller, the State (1998), a techno-thriller in which Once again, we have received a grant traditional Australian songs for our students directed by Sydney Pollack, features a fine he stars as the rather credible Robert Dean, a from the Sports & Arts in Schools Founda- in these grades. Needless to say, this was cast, which also includes Cliff Robertson and Washington D.C. lawyer who is swept into a tion for an after-school program. This year’s a fabulous experience for our students and John Houseman. whirlwind that nearly destroys his life when program, which serves students in grades staff! Robert Redford also appears in the very an acquaintance surreptitiously passes on to entertaining techno-thriller Sneakers (1992), five through eight, includes Lego Robotics, We are having several exciting events in him some evidence incriminating to a con- in which he plays Martin Bishop, whose cadre yoga, dance (including pop, jazz and ballet), the weeks to come. They include our third gressman. His only help in trying to stay alive of misfits forms a formidable and hilarious a sports component that changes throughout annual Family/Pajama Night for kinder- and get his life back is Brill (Gene Hackman), the year, homework help and art. Our new garten through fifth grade, the Halloween a former American spy. The real star of this Dance for our students in Grades 6 to 8, DR. STEVE’S movie is the technology: spy satellites, surveil- and the PTA’s Election Day Sale. Although lance cameras, listening devices of every kind APPLIANCE SERVICE and so on. This thought-provoking action- this is not a big election year, the PTA still adventure film makes it almost easy to believe needs the support of our generous commu- that the government already has the capacity to nity at the sale. Please be sure to stop in to Edward D. Heben 1 Year guarantee on parts. invade our privacy to this minute level. purchase baked goods and to participate in 25 Years of Experience on All Brands CPA/ABV, CVA, AEP Set in the year 2054, Steven Spielberg’s Partner the many raffles. Minority Report (2002) is the story of Pre- Please keep in mind these important 709 Westchester Avenue Crime, a law enforcement unit that monitors White Plains, NY 10604 dates—Nov. 6: Election Day (school closed 718-671-0700 society to stop crimes before they are com- 914-949-2990 • Fax: 914-949-2910 for students); Nov. 13: Parent-teacher con- mitted. Three Pre-Cogs, beings who float in a www.citrincooperman.com ferences from 12:30 to 3:40 p.m. and from nutrient rich fluid, can predict who will com- [email protected] 5:30 to 8 p.m. mit a crime and when. When Pre-Crime chief John Anderton (Tom Cruise) is accused of a crime he hasn’t yet committed, he goes on the run, chased by FBI agent Ed Witwer (Colin Farrell). Only Pre-Cog Agather (Samantha Morton) can help prove his innocence. And until next time, happy viewing. . . .

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Monarch Butterflies ers and sisters. When so many have congre- gated on the same tree, they don’t look like Several readers have brought the mon- butterflies anymore. And the tree doesn’t arch butterflies to our attention. Jennie, for look like a tree. In the pictures, it’s as if the one, has noted that the population in our tree has been blanketed by oozing lava. area seems to be on the rise. No thanks In the spring, these same butterflies come to our cats, Tess and Napoleon, however. north again, but only so far as the southern They spend hours beneath the butterfly bush United States. There they lay their own eggs in our backyard waiting to pounce on the and die. This generation lives its normal unsuspecting insects. If you’ve ever noticed span of about two months and then dies, too, butterfly wings strewn about your own but not before making the trip north into the backyard like rose petals, chances are either New York City area. Here a third generation your cats do what our cats do or someone is hatched in time for some to enjoy summer else’s cats have been doing it on your prop- on City Island. The fourth and final gen- erty. eration is hatched about two months later. Most predators of the monarch butterfly These are the monarchs that will be making learn to avoid it, however. Upon hatching, the return trip to Michoacan in the fall. They monarch caterpillars feed on the milkweed are also the ones that nature has selected plant, which loads the monarch’s body with particularly for a longer life span. They live a toxin that has been known to cause vomit- approximately seven months, in contrast to ing in birds. Some less distasteful butterflies the preceding generations, which lived only have adapted by taking on the pattern and two months. coloring of the monarch butterfly. One such Scientific study of the monarch butterfly copycat is the viceroy butterfly. is still in its initial stages. What we know When considering monarchs, one is often now began with some of the same kinds of reminded of their annual migration south for simple observations that have been made the winter. To complete one round trip, four right here on City Island. Who knows where generations of butterflies are required. The the observation that the monarch butterfly adult monarch that heads south in Septem- population is on the rise will lead? ber will head for the oyamel fir trees in the As always we invite your input at mountains of Michoacan, Mexico, joining [email protected]. millions upon millions of its cousins, broth-

and Matthew. Besides his love for City Island, he also loved his dogs, and he belonged to the Great Pyrenees Club of New York and New Jersey. The Current will print obituaries free of charge upon notification by a member of the deceasedʼs immediate Kip Andrews family. Call 885-0760 or write to P.O. Box 6, City Island, NY 10464, including your telephone number. Kip Andrews, a resident of City Island since 1976, died on Sept. 17, 2007, at the Arline Cozzi age of 74. Long-time City Island resident Arline Kip made his debut in theater as a child Cozzi passed away on Sept. 24, 2007, from actor in June 1945 and spent the next 30 be broken down into their various compo- complications following a heart attack. years as a mainstay of the New York the- nents, such as meals and entertainment, Born in Harlem in 1936, Arline held ater scene. Kip originally wanted to be a travel and lodging, dues, memberships, a variety of jobs, but her proudest was classical ballet dancer but was injured in and so on, but many smaller companies always that of mother. A deeply spiritual the Korean War, so he became a dancer typically do not provide their CPAs with woman, she was a regular parishioner at and choreographer, an original Broadway a level of detail of these types of expenses Grace Episcopal Church for the past sev- “gypsy.” He danced in such shows as “Fid- to allow a full analysis. This can result in eral years. dler on the Roof” and “Silk Stockings,” as over-deducting these expenses or, without She was predeceased by her son Alfred well as in the national tours of “Pajama Game” and “Fiorello.” He also appeared on a proper understanding, under-deducting and is survived by her children, Joanne, Joe and Judi. many television shows and at supper clubs if various exceptions to the tax rules that all over the country and choreographed allow up to 100 percent deductibility are Arline lived on City Island for 51 years, the last 10 years at Pilot Cove Manor. Her many productions, including the film “A overlooked. Lovely Way to Die,” which starred Kirk Expense Tips, or How to humor and quick wit will be missed. May The key to determining the exact extent her soul rest in everlasting peace. Douglas. Enhance Your Deductions of allowable meals and entertainment He worked for Jerome Robbins as expenses—that is: 1) 100 percent deduct- dance captain for “Fiddler” on Broadway One frustrating aspect of the IRS code Marco J. Troiano ible, 2) 50 percent deductible and 3) Marco J. Troiano, 83, who lived for and staged the production in Argentina involves the concept that 50 to 100 per- not-deductible—is the proper documenta- many years on City Island, passed away and South Africa, where he met Carynne cent of certain meals, entertainment and tion of the business purpose, the parties on Sept. 19, 2007, at his home in Hope, Thomas, who became his wife. After his other related expenses are not tax deduct- involved and an accounting system with a New York, after a long illness. Born in marriage, he retired from the “gypsy life” ible, which effectively increase taxable and joined the Police Department Auxil- comprehensive chart-of-accounts provid- New York City on Sept. 11, 1924, Marco income, decreases cash flow and increases worked as a truck driver for Co-Fire Pav- iary; subsequently he worked for ABC-TV ing sufficient detail to allow for accurate effective tax rates. However, there are ing in Flushing, New York, and moved to and edited movies for television viewing. classification and analysis. several exceptions to the general expense City Island in 1945. Kip and his wife fell in love with City Because there are three elements of disallowance rules, which may allow tax- He met his loving wife of 46 years, Island after taking a Power Squadron boat- classification for meals and entertainment payers to deduct a greater percentage of Freda, while he was stationed in England ing course here. They spent many summers expenses, it is critically important to keep patrolling the waters of Long Island Sound; their meal and entertainment expenses on during World War II. He brought her to records at the time of the expenditure. the United States in 1947, and they were his proudest moment was graduating from their federal and state tax returns. Taxpayers should set up separate general married shortly afterward. They lived on the Coast Guard Search and Rescue School Certain business models, particularly ledger accounts to classify and categorize Sutherland Street until they moved to New at Governors Island. those with a significant sales force, can these expenses, since a delayed monitor- Jersey in 1980. She passed away in 1993. He is survived by his wife, Ethne incur large meals and entertainment ing often makes it difficult, if not impos- Mr. Troiano is survived by his daughter, Carynne Andrews; two sisters, Toni Alex- expenses. These types of expenses should ander and Pam Callahan; two nieces and sible, for a CPA to determine accurate and Marcella, and his two grandsons, David three nephews. proper tax treatment. Because of the lack of proper documentation and classifica- tion, many taxpayers simply add back 50 percent of all meals and entertainment expenses for the sake of simplicity and may actually be losing out of allowable tax deductions. COTTAM In other words, with proper accounting systems in place, and a clear understand- ing of the rules, businesses can often reduce their after-tax meals and entertain- ment costs, improve cash flow, actually lower effective tax rates and reduce taxes. Page Fourteen The Island Current November 2007 November 2007 Page Fifteen also shown to exist in mice and humans. Better Late The discovery that adp works the same Continued from page 1 way in mice and fruit fl ies indicates that the gene has evolved from lower forms of droplets. She reasoned that the storage of life to mammals. “It was always my dream fat might enable a fl y to survive a period of that the drosophila [fruit fl y] adipose gene famine, although under normal conditions, would turn out to be a model for controlling it would reduce a fl y’s ability to survive. obesity and type-2 diabetes. It looks like it She put the fl ies into extreme conditions is starting in that direction now,” Dr. Doane without food or water, and those lacking said in an interview for Reuters. the adp gene died while those with the Dr. Jonathan Graff, director of the team gene survived. at the University of Texas Southwestern Because scientists did not then have Medical Center that uncovered the function the capability of cloning genes, this dis- of the gene in mice after Dr. Doane sent covery was set aside for several years, them mutant stocks of the gene fi ve years although Dr. Doane and her team contin- ago, believes that these animal experiments ued to work on it. “By the mid-1990s the should apply to humans, since we too carry time was ripe to clone the adp gene and the adipose gene. The team is eager to fi nd determine its function….This was tedious, a medicine that can help people to become time-consuming work that was not com- lean and achieve ideal levels of blood sugar pleted until 2000, two years after my re- and insulin. Dr. Graff believes that such a tirement.” Eventually, however, she and drug will be developed within the next de- colleagues in the fi eld who shared her in- cade. terest in adp found that a related gene was

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Islander Philip Kinford married Jennifer Lake on Sept. 22, 2007. Shown at the cer- emony on Bay Street is the Kinford family (l. to r.): Ashley, Hal, Philip, Jennifer, Donna and Lindsey.

fi tting for a clam digger! Marshall is after his paternal great-grandfather. Ecstatic grandparents are Fran and Bob Maroney of New Jersey and Daphne and Willie Daly, who are enjoying both their new grandson and their visit to City Island before they return to Ireland. Great-grandparents are Marshall and Mavis, also of Ireland. Belated birthday wishes to Bob Kraemer on Oct. 7 and also to Earley Street’s Austin Dooley on Oct. 31 . . . still looking good! Welcome back to Terrace Street’s wan- dering barrister, Sandra Edwards-Smith, who has been working in international law Former Islander Susan Michaels mar- in Belgium. We missed you. Your friends ried Donald Grove on June 21, 2007 in on Terrace Street thank you for those great Key West, Florida. Belgian chocolates. Happy birthday to Juliet Antelmi on Congratulations to Philip Kinford and Oct. 2. Jennifer Lake, who were married on Sept. Birthday wishes to the delightful Katie 22. Phil’s grandparents, former Island- Rose Patterson, who turns six. She’s our ers, Paul and Rosemarie Buhl, as well as own Lollypop Kid! his uncle Neil, were in attendance. Thanks Best wishes for a lifetime of happiness to the generous hospitality of Steve Roth to newlyweds Susan Michaels and Donald and Ken Binder, the ceremony took place Grove, who were married on June 21 in a at Phil’s family’s former residence on Bay seaside ceremony in Key West, Florida. Street. The reception was held at the Har- Susan is the daughter of Helen and Kenny lem Yacht Club. The couple has settled into Michaels of Fordham Street. a cottage on Cross Street. And a happy, healthy and bountiful Happy 20th birthday on Nov.12 across Thanksgiving to all our friends, neighbors the miles to our favorite “Coastie,” Bobby and readers. Swieciki, who is stationed up in Cape Cod. Maria Swieciki All our love, Mom, Dad, Stephen and Ma- ria Christina. Congratulations to proud new grand- pa, the Boatyard’s Bill Wulfi ng, who wel- comed Jack Sipperly on Aug. 7. Thrilled parents are Kate and Geoff Sipperly of Arlington, Virginia. Uncle Tim Wulfi ng is ready to spoil! Birthday greetings to Minneford Avenue’s Nick Ruggiero, who turns 13 on Nov. 13. Happy 40th anniversary to our parents, Cookie and Joe Sortino. Love, Donna, Su- san, Jennifer and families. Carey’s Point on King Avenue has a brand new clam digger! Welcome to Ronan Marshall Daly, who was born on Sept. 2 to Robert J. Leavy Derek and Jen Maroney Daly. The name Engineer Ronan means “little seal” in Gaelic; how NYS Licensed

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