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Clove Lakes Celebrates 50

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By Dan Guarino

Like most celebrating a half century, Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center is both looking backward and also ahead.

Clove Lakes staff shared its story with The Local as it approach its official milestone 50th anniversary.

Back in September, 1967, Nicholas Demisay founded Clove Lakes Nursing Home in Castleton Corners. During his tenure, he expanded it into the largest skilled nursing facility on the Island, with a staff of hundreds providing short, long-term and subacute care In 1972, the Demisay family expanded the facility from a 226 bed Skilled Nursing Facility and added 250 Health Related beds for a total of 576 beds, creating what was to later become the Clove Lakes Health Care and Health Related Facility.

This expansion created the largest skilled

nursing facility on Staten Island, employing at times over 900 licensed nurses, rehab therapists, nursing assistants, social workers, recreation, dietary, housekeeping, plant operations, pastoral and business office personnel.

A spokesperson noted, “his vision for Clove Lakes was to found a top of the line health care facility for the benefit of the aging population on Staten Island to meet their personal, medical, social and religious needs. To this end, he created a caring environment where all of the residents and staff members were treated with dignity, respect and courtesy.”

It later added a new Hemodialysis Unit, offering this specialty for their inpatients, expanding to 60 beds in 2017 and becoming the only nursing home providing this service on SI. The staff also points to the start-up of a subacute rehab program, “the first on the Island that expanded the way that all nursing homes here on Staten Island do business.” And also “the creation of Resident Council and Visitors Council at Clove Lakes, giving the residents and family members a voice in the future of long term and short term care.”

Demisay, a devout Catholic, started a fulltime Pastoral Program at Clove Lakes for all denominations.

Long-term care physical therapy, too, became an important component. Under the direction of Demisay’s wife, Helene, the facility expand-

ed the rehabilitation department, adding a full complement of state-of-the-art machines including an AquaCizer. This compact ‘walk-in’ unit provides buoyancy which allows residents to progress faster than they would on land.

They note that several other features set Clove Lakes apart, including a long-tenured staff and Board Certified Medical Staff, family involvement, a strong volunteer program, the largest rehab program on SI, community involvement, involvement and relationships with local hospitals, and involvement in SIPPS – Staten Island Performing Providers System, LLC. Beyond the facts and figures, they say, it is the personal, human interactions they are celebrating.

As one woman noted about her father’s experience there, “He was always treated with kindness, warmth and respect, as was my entire family. I will always remember the care the staff gave my dad during his last months."

The staff notes that many patients who have experiences there with short term care do return for further rehabilitation, or later in their life for long term care.

“Having been in in business for 50 years now we are seeing the children of early residents of Clove Lakes participating in our Sub-Acute and Long Term Care programs.”

Many things have changed in those 50 years, and some have come full-circle.

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Honoring Those Rooted In SI

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By Dan Guarino For some, rain only makes their Staten Island roots grow deeper. The 250 plus guests who braved the torrential weather last Saturday, May 13, to attend the Staten Island Museum's Rooted in Staten Island Spring Gala proved just that.

This year the Museum celebrated its grounding in natural history and ecological preservation which is so essential to its mission.

This year’s honorees included historian Barnett Shephard,

science educator Clay Wollney, and clean energy provider Level Solar.

Juggling the balance between science, history and humor, Jay Miller, comedian and producer for TruTV’s Impractical Jokers, hosted and emceed the event.

The notable and varied guests included Indie musician and former honoree Ingrid Michaelson; Casey Jost, producer for TruTV’s Impractical Jokers, and host and producer for Impractical Jokers: Inside Jokes; New York State Assembly Member Nicole Malliotakis; and Deputy Borough President and former honoree Edward Burke.

During the gala event, Museum Board Member Alan Tepper, along with his wife Barbara and daughter Naomi made a surprise announcement. That evening that they were donating $2,000 from the Sam Tepper Memorial Foundation to support youth science education programing at the Museum and encouraged other guests to

also give generously.

Shepherd, Wollney and Level Solar CEO Richard Keiser were each ceremoniously presented with the SI Museum’s prestigious Leng and Davis Award, named for two of the Museum’s founders.

Shepherd, a Historic Districts Council of NYC Lifetime Achievement Award winner, was recently named the interim executive officer of the Staten Island Historical Society and Historic Richmond Town. He was previously its executive director and CEO for 19 years, and also is a noted researcher, architectural historian, author and museum professional.

Wollney is a Staten Island naturalist, scientist, educator and writer. He is well-known for the many hands-on, indoor and outdoor programs across the island that give people, especially youngsters, a direct connection with science and nature.

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Besides a lively evening, guests also received generous gift bags with Museum goodies including The Staten Island Ferry: A History by Patricia Salmon, a flash drive loaded with images from the Museum’s collection, and other Museum “swag.”

Organizers thanked the event’s many sponsors and the large event committee for making it a success.

The Staten Island Museum was founded in 1881 and is now celebrating its 136th year. It is New York City’s only general interest museum, covering natural science, art and history, with a special focus on Staten Island.

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Petty Cache ***** The Friends of Children's Harbor Montessori School (CHMS) gathered at the West Brighton home of Susan and Ralph Lamberti for a wine tasting and art auction that raised money toward building the Judith Schwimmer Playground in remembrance of Judy Schwimmer, a founder and president of the Board of Directors of CHMS. Food was prepared and presented by Silva Popaz, Vida Restaurant, Stapleton and Lorie Honor, Honor Wines, St. George paired and presented the wines.

Art was donated by members of the committee and friends. ***** Ninja no more! DA Mike McMahon has announced that New Brighton resident Robert Costanza, who was dubbed the “Ninja Burglar,” has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for a string of burglaries that terrorized many Staten Island neighborhoods, including several on the North Shore, from 2005 to 2015. ***** Dan on the Air. Congressman Dan Donovan’s steadfast refusal to hold an in-person town hall meeting has outraged many of his constituents. In an effort to appease his critics, Donovan held a live discussion last week with NY1’s Anthony Pascale who fielded questions from Donovan’s audience. ***** The Staten Island Democratic Association (SIDA), the Island’s oldest and largest Democratic Club, held an officer installation ceremony on Wednesday, May 16, 2017 at Daddyo’s BBQ, 181 Bay Street. Judge Judith McMahon swore in the officers and Aaron Dickens presided as Master of Ceremonies. Those installed were President Bobby Digi, Vice President Bryan Ellicott, Treasurer Bonnie Rothman, Executive Secretary Dennis Brown, Recording/ Corresponding Secretary Marie Dwyer and Social Secre-

tary Sharon Santana.

For more information about SIDA visit sidems.org. ***** Staten Island Fleet Week is returning for another week of showing our troops how much we appreciate them. Military ships will be docking at The Sullivans Pier (formerly Stapleton Homeport) for Staten Island Fleet Week on Wednesday, May 24 and departing on Tuesday, May 30. During this week, visitors are welcome to tour the ships and meet visiting crew members. ***** Join Richmond University Medical Center at 6:30PM on June 28 at The Vanderbilt at South Beach for its Clambake Fundraiser benefitting its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. To register or donate go to www. rumcsi.org/clambake. For more information contact Krista Desiderio at 718-818-2788 or kdesiderio@rumcsi.org. ***** The North Central Kiwanis Club of SI hosted its 4th annual prom on May 17, at LiGreci's Staaten in West Brighton. This year’s theme was a "Masquerade Ball" and was attended by more than 100 teens on the Autism Spectrum Disorder from On Your Mark, Eden II and The GRACE Foundation. ***** Comeback kid? Rob Burmeister, the North Shore’s very own chef extraordinaire may not be a kid anymore, but he certainly has the imagination and enthusiasm of one. Chef Rob will be a contestant on “Food Network Star: Comeback Kitchen,” premiering at 8 pm on May 21. “Comeback Kitchen” is three episodes long and gives seven former finalists another shot at stardom on the new season of Food Network Star, Season 12 Finalists. Good luck, Chef Rob! We hope you go all the way! ***** Windows to Heaven! The New York Landmark Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Open House Weekend is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21. This year’s theme is “Stained Glass: Windows on this World and the

Next,” and it features 100's of houses of worship across New York State. The Church of St. Peter, 53 St. Marks Place, and Calvary Presbyterian Church, 909 Castleton Avenue, are participating in this year’s event and will be showcasing their stained glass windows. ***** The Victory Cantina in Castleton Corners went from celebrating its third anniversary on April 30 to closing its doors on May 6. As a final note management said on Instagram, “It’s been real. Thanks for a great 3 years of fun and support!” ***** As Staten Island’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & queer organization, The Pride Center of Staten Island is pleased to announce Staten Island PrideFest 2017. PrideFest 2017 will celebrate the rich diversity of our LGBT and allied community by featuring 11 events over 9 days. After a week of events, PrideFest will culminate in the Pride 5K Fun Run/ Walk at 9 a.m., followed by a Festival starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017, both held on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens. This outdoor event will showcase local celebrity entertainment, food, activities, merchandise, and numerous community organizations. ***** On a sadder note, Ralph W. Vogel, founder and director of the Center has announced his intention to retire from his position as Executive Director.

Vogel founded the Center over 30 years ago and it has grown to become the second largest LGBTQ center in New York. We applaud Mr. Vogel for his vast accomplishments and wish him much happiness in his retirement. Pride Center of Staten Island is seeking a new Executive Director. For more information regarding the position go to www. pridecentersi.org/ employment. ***** On Wednesday, May 10, Borough President James S. Oddo announced “Own the 18,” a new anti-litter program.

“Own the 18” will encourage home and business owners to

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TRIPPING

One of my retirement goals is to travel. Since spending my early twenties making yearly forays with my friends to various Caribbean Islands, I have rarely left the States. Two trips to Ireland comprise my entire overseas resume. I promised myself that I would attempt to become more cultured, by exposure to other cultures.

I have a longtime platonic female friend who henceforth will be known as TC — short for Traveling Companion. TC is my exact opposite, having travelled the world extensively.

When I mentioned my desire to travel, she took it upon herself to aid me in my quest. The next thing I knew she had booked a trip to London and Paris. To pay for this I had to send her money at various times over a four-month period. Having raised two boys I am quite good at writing checks, so I happily complied. My sole contribution to the planning stage was a request to visit Stonehenge.

Thankfully, she agreed, and booked a tour.

Many of my so-called friends raised an eyebrow when I told them of my plans. England and France they asked askance?

Perhaps having come to the conclusion that as a proud son of Ireland I wouldn't grace her tormentor’s soil? Or that

my disdain for the French and their politics, so freely shared over the years, would lead me to shun her shores? I couldn’t blame them for their puzzlement. Suffice to say I have changed, or as the politicians say — evolved. Plus, I am eighteen percent English, so couldn’t I embrace my own roots? Indeed I could, and I’m so glad I did.

TC booked us on Virgin Atlantic, which I can unequivocally state is the best airline ever.

Perhaps my opinion is slanted — TC had accumulated about a zillion points in her corporate job so she upgraded us to first class. I have never been first class in anything. It is like dying (which is all I think about while flying) and going to heaven.

After spending my last flight to Seattle, scrunched up like Harry Houdini in a locked box, I was now able to stretch out my entire six foot plus frame. All while being doted on by cheerful Brits, who seemed intent on making up for eight hundred years of oppression. The seven hour flight flew by.

After landing in Heathrow and spending two hours clearing customs, TC instructed me to follow her to the Underground, the British subway system. As previously stated, I had zero input in trip planning so I assumed we were going to a hotel. Wrong. We were going to St. Pancras station to catch the Eurostar to Paris. I mumbled to myself, “ Well, this is stupid, why not just fly to Paris?”

But I held my tongue, the first of many such wise decisions I made on this trip. After an hour ride on the Underground, we arrived at St. Pancras, where we once again went through customs — this time French. After

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In my past life, I spent two years commuting from Oyster Bay, Long Island to downtown Manhattan. A good portion of this trip was spent on the Long Island Rail Road — the worst mode of transportation known to man. A forty-minute trip could easily turn into two hours if a signal failed or a switch broke — which they often did. As I write this, the newspapers and television are filled with reports of how terrible this week’s commute has been on the old LIRR. It is a national disgrace. So when TC told me we were taking a train to Paris, I cringed. God, I hate trains! Every time you turn around you are reading about a derailment, or some guy falling asleep at the switch and crashing. I nervously took my seat.

As we left London, I was placated by how smooth the ride

was through the British countryside. We entered the Chunnel and emerged unscathed.

As we proceeded through the gorgeous French countryside, I realized we were really moving. TC was sleeping, and I being scared to death, wasn’t. I searched my iPhone to try to ascertain the Eurostar’s speed.

Two hundred frigging miles per hour! I couldn’t believe we were going that fast, but indeed the countryside was whipping by! When a train passed in the other direction it whooshed by in the blink of an eye. It was amazing, frightening, but amazing! I thought to myself — why don’t we have something like this? What about my steadfast belief that America is tops at everything? Do we have such a train and I’m just ignorant on yet another topic? Clearly I needed answers.

Next week, European Vacation continued.

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Staten Islanders will join lives with them,” said Kristie close to ten thousand North- Perrotta. well Health Walkers setting Those walking on Sunday, the pace on Staten Island, SIUH’s spokesperson says, Jones Beach, East End Long will support a variety of serIsland and Westchester to vices for the new Women and make healthcare better in Newborn Center. their communities.

The walk will take place at the Midland Beach Promenade this Sunday morning, May 21.

Donna Proske, Staten Island University Hospital Executive Director noted, “All funds raised at Midland Beach benefit our planned Women and Newborn Center at Staten Island University Hospital North.”

“A new center will put us at our best for generations of families giving birth on Staten Island.

Families like the Perrotta family who walk with us SIUH Executive Director Donna Proske on Sunday.”

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New Dorp Comic Con Enters Second Year

By Jason Borelli

For a generation of comic book fans, it seems improbable that the genre was once considered “fringe” at best by the mainstream. These days, movies and television shows stem from comics, ranging from big companies and independent publishers alike. Currently, there are three shops located on Staten Island: Comic Book Jones (Mariners Harbor), Hypno-Tronic Comics (St. George) and JHU Comics (New Dorp).

However, fans from the borough usually venture to Manhattan and New Jersey to attend a large convention, such

as New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center.

On Saturday, May 20, New Dorp High School will host its second annual comic book show. New Dorp Comic Con may be dwarfed by bigger shows, but it does supply the staples: vendors, creators, panels and contests, as well as contributions from the student body.

“The administrators of the building really wanted to put a student gallery together,” says visual arts teacher Arthur Vallario, who founded and coordinates NDCC. “I thought it would be tough to get a large audience. I thought we’d only get the artists and their families. There was a student, Megan Fisher, who just randomly

mentioned to a teacher that she wished we could have a comic con. That teacher was Anthony Orlando. He mentioned it to me, and I immediately had the idea that we surround our students’ art gallery with a festival that will get a very large audience to see their exhibit, as well as give comic book enthusiasts a place to get together once a year. We don’t have anything like that on Staten Island.”

Heading into the first NDCC in 2016, Vallario was hoping to receive 100-300 people. The total attendance was just shy of 900. Fans got to experience a show close to home, as well as view artwork from students.

“It was such a successful event set by the standards we had,” Vallario recalls, “we couldn’t not do it again. We decided to make it an annual event. We know that a lot of the collectors and enthusiasts on the Island really wanted to see it happen, and the students who didn’t get to exhibit work really wanted another shot at getting to work in, and well as the returning students.”

Last year, the artwork was presented in the lobby of the high school, noticeable to patrons walking inside. While the convention shows signs of growth, the students’ work is still front and center, with an exhibit featuring 30-40 students.

“I talk to the students a lot about building their own collections,” says Vallario, “so that they can build a collection for the show that is either based on fine art or fan art. They can draw their favorite comic heroes, or they can do whatever comes to mind, whether it’s figure drawing or landscapes.

A lot of students will give me a mix of some fan art and some fine art.

“By having such a big audience for that [exhibit], I think it really gives respect to the amount of work they’re putting in, to build a little bit more confidence and let them know where they’re at as artists.

One of the students volunteering at NDCC is Jenna Dowd. She attended the show

last year, winning second place in a costume contest portraying Eridan Ampora from the webcomic Homestruck.

“I was so inspired by the art last year,” she says, “that I really wanted to do it this year, to show people that, ‘Hey, I can draw too. Why can’t I join?’

“I want to motivate people to start pursuing their talents as well, because this is an art show and it comes to show people that if we can do art, you can too.”

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Arches To Graduation There is nothing like success, especially when it is hardearned.

The New York Center for Interpersonal Development (NYCID) recently hosted a graduation for 18 of the participants of the ARCHES Transformative Mentoring Program funded through the Department of Probation.

The graduation ceremony took place at the Port Richmond Community High School’s Raiders Cafe.

NYCID officials noted that they are proud to work in collaboration with the NYC Department of Probation to administer the Arches Transformative Mentoring Program.

It is a curriculum-based group mentoring program that helps justice system involved young adults transform the attitudes and behaviors that led to their criminal activity.

“The goal of the program is to help probation client’s transition out of the criminal jus-

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tice system by strengthening their attachment to education, work and community, Executive Director of NYCID Dominick J. Brancato said. “Intensive relationship building is promoted to inspire young adults to transform the attitudes and behaviors that have led to negative identity, antisocial attitudes and criminal behavior.”

To date, the Arches Program has served 2,089 probation clients citywide at 13 different

sites, with approximately 64 mentors located in all five boroughs.

Clients are referred to the program by their Probation Officer. Participants are between 16 and 24 years of age. Arches lasts for six months, where participants “will transform many of their thoughts and behaviors and will be linked with education, jobs, internships, and other self-help opportunities.”

Grandstand For SI Little League Mayor Bill de Blasio, Senator Chuck Schumer, Staten Island Borough President James Oddo, Council Member Joe Borelli, and Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Feniosky Peña-Mora have announced that construction has begun on the new Joseph A. Verdino, Jr. Grandstand at the South Shore Little League.

The grandstand, which will open next spring, is named for Joseph A. Verdino, Jr., a South Shore Little League player who passed away in 2007. He was 10 years old.

His parents, Robin and Joseph Verdino, created the Joseph Anthony Verdino, Jr. Field of Dreams Foundation to build a state-of-the-art baseball grandstand at South Shore Little League and improve little league and community baseball fields throughout the borough.

The project will allow South Shore Little League to host Lit-

tle League sanctioned tournaments in an inspiring and functional new grandstand.

“The current mix of bleachers, press box, and dugouts constructed over many years will be replaced with one continuous grandstand that provides superior facilities with a clear sense of identity for the League,” said DDC Commissioner Peña-Mora.

The $5.5 million project will be constructed at the Larry DeYoung Field at the corner of Bedell Avenue and Hylan Boulevard.

The new grandstand will have elevated seating for up to 275, additional covered accessible seating and spectator standing areas, a press box above home plate, a conference room, trophy displays, seating areas, and storage under the grandstand.

Plus recessed dugouts for the home and away players, and more energy-efficient lights.

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Thursday, May 18 Tree Tots and Peepers 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Avenue. Nature inspired programs for toddlers.

For info call: 718-351-3450. Every Thursday.

Tot's Time Plus 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace Pre-schoolers create artwork, sing along and listen to stories.

For info call: 718-273-2060. Every Thursday.

The Story Museum 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue Stories, crafts, music, dancing and singing. For info call: 718-351-1611.

Every Thursday.

Paint Day 1:30–4:30 p.m. Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace Experiment with paints and other media! For info call: 718-273-2060.

Every Thursday.

The History of Staten Island 7-9 p.m. Noble Maritime Collection, Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D. Lecture series with Patricia M. Salmon. This week Turrets, Towers, and More: The Historic Landmarks of Staten Island.

For info call: 718-447-6490 Painting & Vino 7–9 p.m. Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building P- Winter Garden.

Come sip wine and learn professional painting techniques made easy.

Upstarts and Rabble Rousers: Stories of Suffrage and the Women Who Claimed It 7–9 p.m. Staten Island Museum, Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A. Learn about Mary Otis Gay Willcox and the Staten Island Suffragists.

For info call: 718-727-1135 Friday, May 19 Tours of the Conference House 1-4 p.m. Conference House, 298 Satterlee Street Historic Revolutionary War meeting house. Free. For info call: 718984-6046. Every Friday.

Saturday, May 20 LGBTQ PrideFest 2017: 5K Fun Run/Walk and Festival 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Snug Harbor Cultur-

THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017 al Center and Botanical Gardens, 1000 Richmond Terrace. Run/Walk 9 a.m. Festival starts 12 p.m. Presented by the Pride Center of Staten Island. For info call: 718-808-1360.

Farm & Garden Work Days 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Compost Demonstration Site (Site 23), Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace.

Learn from soil care, weeding, planting, bed preparation, composting, etc. Bring a water bottle, sun hat, closed toe shoes and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Super Science Saturdays: Kite Making 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Staten Island Museum, Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A. For 8-13-year-olds accompanied by an adult. For info call: 718-727-1135.

Memoir Writing Workshop 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. St. George Library Center, 5 Central Avenue. A free memoir writing workshop for adults of all ages. 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. For info call: 718-442-8560.

Meditation Class 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Avenue. For info call: 718-987-3500. Every Saturday.

Snug Harbor: A Marvel of Adaptive Reuse 12–2 p.m. Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building C. Free tour and discussion of one of the largest, most ambitions adaptive reuse projects in the U.S.- Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden.

Turn & Learn 1–3 p.m. Compost Demonstration Site (Site 23), Snug Harbor 1000 Richmond Terrace. Learn sustainable landscape management practices and help us make compost.

Bring a water bottle, wear closed toe shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Elizabeth Rodriguez: Violeta 2–3 p.m. Music Hall, Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building T. Choreographer Rodriguez celebrates Chilean composer, songwriter, folklorist, visual artist Violeta Parra. For tickets go to: www.violeta.brownpapertickets.com.

Art Studio 1-4 p.m. Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace.

For info call: 718-273-2060. Every Saturday/Sunday.

Tai Chi 3:30– 5 p.m. The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, 338 Lighthouse Avenue. For info call: 718-987-3500. Every Saturday.

Botany and Beauty Exhibition 4–6 p.m. Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building G. Curated by Mary Bullock, various artists interpret plants and gardens of Snug Harbor. Through June 25.

Sunday, May 21 Open Run: Conference House Park 9-10 a.m. Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street Community walk/run free and open to all -strollers and children, all welcome. Every Sunday yearround.

The DNA of Water: Art Exhibition 10-5 p.m. Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Main Hall- Building C. Water as a border, passageway, gateway and path to present, past and future.

Gallery hours Wednesday-Sunday.

Through September 3. For info call 718-425-3504 Art Studio 1-4 p.m. Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace.

For info call: 718-273-2060. Every Sunday.

Tours of the Conference House 1-4 p.m. Conference House, 298 Satterlee Street Historic Revolutionary War house.

Free. For info call: 718-984-6046.

Every Friday, Sunday.

Sea Chanty Sessions 2–5 p.m. Noble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D. Join in or just listen to songs, stories, history and lore of a nautical nature. For info call:718-447-6490 or go to www.noblemaritime.org The Bully Brain: The Science Behind Compassion 2-3 p.m. Staten Island Museum, Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A. Dr. Laura Martocci explains the science behind bullying and the possibility of compassion in cyberspace. For info call: 718-727-1135.

Sunday Salon: Peter Van Agtmael 5–7 p.m. Alice Austen House, 2 Hylan Boulevard. For info call: 718816-4506 Of Human Feelings: Portraits

by Warren Lyons Staten Island Museum, 75 Stuyvesant Place. Larger than life portraits of Billie Holiday, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, more. Sundays through Saturdays.

Through June 18. For info call: 718-727-1135

Page 11 Monday, May 22 Al-Anon Meeting 1p.m. St. Paul's Church, 140 Clinton Avenue. For info contact: 718 4476362 Tuesday, May 23 Primate Portraits by Robin Schwartz- Last Week The Alice Austen House, 2 Hylan Boulevard. Tuesdays to Sundays.

Through May 28. For info call: 718816-4506 Tot Time Tuesdays 10–11:30 a.m. Clay Pit Ponds Interpretive Center, 2351 Veteran’s Road West. Learn about a new plant or animal every week by making crafts, playing games and socializing with other toddlers! Parent or caregiver required to stay. Ages 1-4 (Flexible). For info call 718- 6053970.

Tot's Time Plus 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace Pre-schoolers create artwork, sing along and listen to stories. For info call: 718-273-2060. Every Tuesday.

Open Run: Silver Lake Park 7-8 p.m. Silver Lake Park Road.

Community walk/run free and open to all -strollers and children, all welcome. Every Tuesday yearround.

Wednesday, May 24 Fleet Week Watch Party 9–11 a.m. Alice Austen House, 2 Hylan Boulevard. For info call:718816-4506 Bird and Nature Walk 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Wolfe's Pond Park, 420 Cornelia Avenue. Meet at Parks Department building parking lot.

Clay Day 1:30–4:30 p.m. Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace Satisfy a "knead". Work with air-dry clay. For info call: 718-273-2060 Boro-Linc Staten Island: Telling Stories of Our Neighborhood and Borough 5:30–7:30 p.m. Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace. Free hands-on workshop with art-making, songwriting, storytelling, poetry, movement and puppetry for kids and adults. Register at www.eventbrite. com/e/boro-linc-staten.

Evening Group Hike or Trail Run 6–8 p.m. Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Avenue. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. For info call 718-351-3450. Every Wednesday.

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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017

Detachable Fuel Tanks

By Chris Boyle

I know what you’ll be doing this weekend. Or at least I know what you THINK you’ll be doing this weekend. As the warm weather finally breaks, you THINK you will be heading out into the great outdoors to catch up on all the yardwork that’s been accumulating since late fall (and that includes finally taking in the plastic pumpkins that the neighbors have been ridiculing since New Year’s Day).

You’ll drag out the rake and give a quick pass over all the detritus that somehow has nested on your lawn over the winter (including that missing copy of the North Shore Local from March 23rd). You will be ambitious and decide that after all the spring rain, the flora

has gotten a little out of hand and you’re going to break out the ol’ weed whacker and have a whack at those annoying sprouts from hell. You’re actually looking forward to it a little. You’ll grab the intrepid Toro out of the shed and be initially impressed with yourself that there’s fresh cutting cord on the spool. You will flash a tiny self-satisfied grin as you see that there’s even a half tank of gas in the reservoir (ominous music plays in the background). You’ll enthusiastically tug at the ripcord in joyful anticipation of the angry buzzing of the motor that will soon spell doom for your dandelions. Then you will tug again. And again. Nothing.

The whacker is totally out of whack.

For more than a century, head trauma has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases later in life, especially dementia/Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). These conditions have been reported to be substantial in those who played contact sports, especially football. Recent publicity has focused on the dangers of football, especially as played in high school, college, and professionally. There have been links claimed to chronic traumatic encephalopathy later in life which have some people calling for an outright ban on American football. Football is arguably America’s most popular sport. It is a collision sport where head trauma and concussions are common which in

washer, and of course, the weed whacker. The problem is these machines all have fuel tanks of no more than half a gallon, and they’re used in different seasons. And no one wants to lug the whole machine down to Exxon. So we fill that 5 gallon container at our local station and save it for all the devices.

The gas sits in that container, as well as each machine’s fuel reservoir, for multiple months and seasons. If every fuel tank was easily detachable they could be emptied after each use. Keep an extra 5 gallon gas container around for the waste fuel, which could be returned to a NYC SAFE Disposal event annually. Or the detachable tank could even be brought to the gas station and filled there.

Alternate solution: if each gas cap had movable dials that could be set to the exact date in which fresh gas had been added, you would at least know when it’s time to empty the tank and add fresh fuel.

The only problem is that after all that yardwork, it’ll be your back that’s out of whack!

Football and Head Injuries

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By Peter Galvin, MD

Anyone who’s watched at least three episodes of This Old House knows what the problem will be (louder ominous music): bad gas. You left the tank half full 5 months ago and gas goes bad after about 90 days. Especially ethanol laced gas. And the gas has the added unpleasant effect of corroding the rubber supply lines from the fuel tank, so they will likely be gummy trash. Bottom line: you won’t be whackin’ anyone’s weeds this weekend.

As you head to Home Depot for a replacement (once you discover that the repairman will charge you about the same amount to fix the old one) you’ll be thinking “there must be a better way.” And there is… or will be if my idea is implemented.

We need detachable fuel tanks. Currently, most homeowners have a 2 or 5 gallon red gas container shoved into some godforsaken corner of their garage, sitting amongst the cobwebs, for who knows how long, waiting to refill the snow blower, the leaf blower, the pressure

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theory may have implications for brain health later in life. But football does have redeeming qualities, especially physical fitness, which may be protective for brain disease later in life.

A while back the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota did a study of football players from two Rochester high schools who played football between 1946 and 1956. They then reviewed the medical records of these players and compared them to non-football playing students and the general population. They found no increased incidence of neurologic brain disease in the football players. As a follow-up to that study they did a second study which looked at football players in the same schools who played football between 1956 and 1970. They also looked at

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non-football playing athletes (swimmers, basketball players, and wrestlers) who played during the same period. They identified 296 football players and 190 athletes engaged in other sports. They then reviewed the medical records of these athletes. Again they found no difference in brain diseases later in life in the two groups.

It is interesting to note that football between 1946 and 1970 was very different from today’s football, both from the standpoint of protective equipment and player size. There were no penalties for head-hunting and spearing. Today’s players are bigger, stronger, and faster than those of years ago. Also, it wasn’t until 1980 that the first standards for equipment like helmets and pads were adopted. Also, unlike today, most head injuries went unnoticed or unreported, unless they were severe. If you got your

“bell rung” you just kept playing.

The authors of this study are quick to point out that the results of this study should not be misinterpreted. There is indisputable evidence linking head trauma and brain disease. They point out that this was a small study and more, larger studies are needed. Also, more study needs to be done to determine whether the degree of physical fitness required for football offsets the negative effects of head trauma. Additionally, the authors note that they only looked at high school players, not college or professional players. So more work needs to be done.

In my opinion the increasing awareness of head injuries in football is a good thing, but I don’t believe that eliminating the game entirely is the answer.

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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017

This Week in History May 18 Erin Elizabeth Boyle was born.

Karen Sokoll was born.

1956 - The first hydrogen bomb to be dropped by air exploded over the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific.

1999 - Susan Lucci finally won a 1642 - The city of Montreal was Daytime Emmy on her 19th nomifounded by the French. nation.

1980 - Mount St. Helens, in Washington state, erupted after being May 22 dormant for 123 years.

Kyle O’Hare was born.

Adrienne D’Amato was born.

May 19 Mary Senk was born.

Kassidy Nugent was born.

Eugenia Pakalik was born.

1972 - Ceylon became Sri Lanka.

Cara Liander was born.

1992 - Johnny Carson hosted the last Jay Sykes was born. episode of his Tonight Show.

Kathy Althoff was born.

May 23 1536 - Anne Boleyn, the second wife Cara Avilla was born. of King Henry VIII, was beheaded.

1962 - Marilyn Monroe sang “Happy 1830 - The Baltimore and Ohio RailBirthday” to president John F. Ken- road began the first passenger sernedy. vice in the United States.

1994 - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis 1934 - Bonnie (Parker) and Clyde died in New York.

(Barrow) were killed in a police shootout.

May 20 Sarah Grace Boyle was born.

May 24 Killian Tormey Clifford was born.

Lissa Bedford was born.

1927 - Charles Lindbergh began Denise Dillon was born. the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight, departing from Long Island 1844 - Samuel Morse transmitted the first telegraph message, in aboard the Spirit of Saint Louis.

1932 - Amelia Earhart took off from which he asked, "What hath God Newfoundland to become the first wrought?" woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. 1935 - Major League Baseball’s first night game was played under the lights at Cincinnati’s Crosley Field May 21 as the hometown Reds defeated Darren Fernandez was born.

John Higgins was born.

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HERO K­9 OFFICERS WILL RECEIVE GREATER PROTECTION UNDER MITCHELL’S LAW Legislation would make it a class D felony to kill a police work animal, and a class E felony for intentionally injuring a police work animal in the line of duty Assemblyman Matthew Titone and Senator Catharine Young flanked handler Officer Eric Kraft and K­9 Officer Mitchell in an announcement of bipartisan support for “Mitchell’s Law.,” increasing the penalty for injuring a police work dog or work horse to a class E felony.

Recognizing the heroic actions of Jamestown Police Department K­ 9 Officer Mitchell and all our state’s service dogs and horses Assemblyman Matthew Titone has announced bipartisan support for legislation he has introduced, “Mitchell’s Law,” making it a felony to injure a K­9 officer in the line of duty.

The legislation is sponsored in the Senate by Senator Catharine Young.

K­9 Officer Mitchell, a six-year old German Shepherd that has been a member of the department since 2011, was grievously injured during a confrontation with a suspected murderer following a six-hour standoff in November 2016. During the apprehension, K­9 Officer Mitchell was stabbed in the throat and under his jaw, causing the knife to penetrate his tongue, sustaining life­threatening injuries that required emergency surgery.

Following the attack, Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings, handler Officer Eric Kraft and K­9 Officer Mitchell visited Senator Young to request the law dictating the penalty for perpetrators who injure a K­9 officer in the line of duty be strengthened, because the crime is currently only a misdemeanor.

Although the incident that sparked the need for this bill occurred upstate, the bill is es-

pecially relevant for New York City. The New York City Police Department and other law enforcement agencies make extensive use of dogs for counter­ terrorism, anti­drug, and search and rescue missions and of horses for counter­ terrorism, crowd and traffic control, prevention of street crime, and community relations.

“When someone attacks a police dog or horse, one is not only injuring an animal, which is reprehensible, but one is also attacking an agent of the state in which considerable resources have been invested. Injuring a police dog or horse is not only animal cruelty, it harms the police’s ability to carry out its duties, and the punishment should reflect the gravity of this offense,” said Assemblyman Matthew Titone.

“K­9 officers protect people’s lives. They are skillfully trained to apprehend suspects, search for drugs, explosives and missing persons, and fulfill the duties of law enforcement. Police animals face significant dangers and their responsibilities are always expanding,” Senator Young said.

Existing law dictates that a suspect can only be charged

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with a Class E felony for an attack that intentionally kills a police work dog or police work horse. Despite the severity of his wounds, K­ 9 Officer Mitchell’s attacker could only be charged with a class A misdemeanor because the stabbing did not result in Mitchell’s death.

“K­ 9 Mitchell along with all law enforcement K9's are an integral part of the communities we serve and protect in the State of New York. These dogs are highly trained working dogs. K­ 9 Mitchell along with other law enforcement K9's conduct building searches, area and/or article searches, locate drugs and bombs and offer several other helpful tactics for area departments to utilize. Mitchell is not only a great tool for our department, but a comfort to the other officers, knowing that he is there not only for the community we protect, but also their safety. As a K­9 handler, we try to exhaust every option possible to make it safe for these heroic animals, but sometimes we face the unexpected as K­9 Mitchell faced November 15, 2016. I feel that if a law enforcement K­9 is seriously injured in the line of duty, the consequences should be more serious than a misdemeanor. K­9 Mitchell did his job on that day and was seriously injured. K­9 Mitchell may have saved myself and three other officers from being killed or seriously injured that early morning. I have a heroic partner and would like to see Mitchell's Law succeed for him and all the K9's that have been seriously injured while performing their duties,” said Officer Kraft.

The bill has gained wide support from law enforcement and animal advocacy groups.

New York State Police Investigators Association President Christopher Quick said, “Having been a K­9 handler for eight

years while in uniform as a Trooper, I know firsthand how important a K­9 is to his partner, law enforcement and particularly the handler’s family. Anyone who owns or has owned a pet will tell you how they are a part of a family. There is an exorbitant amount of time, money and dedication put forward to train a dog in becoming a K­9.

K9's are sensitive and emotional creatures that communicate in various ways with humans, to simply treat them as an expendable tool that is easily replaced, is not right. I fully support raising the felony level to protect our partners that fight crime.”

“There is a well­known link between animal cruelty and a host of other criminal activities, including violent crime,” said Brian Shapiro, New York Director for The Humane Society of the United States.

“Misdemeanor level penalties often fail to provide for sufficient deterrence. Passage of Mitchell’s Law would bolster Agriculture and Markets Law, and enhance felony penalties for an egregious form of animal cruelty. The HSUS applauds Senator Young and Assemblyman Titone for their efforts to strengthen these statutes.”

“Each day, canine officers put their life on the line just like their human counterparts.

Recognizing this is one of the important steps we take in recognizing the vital role dogs play in our lives,” said Libby Post, Executive Director of the New York State Animal Protection Federation. “Now we have shelter dogs being trained to be canine officers. The first in New York State is a pitbull named Kiah, employed the Poughkeepsie Police. Mitchell’s Law recognizes the essential role canine officers play in law enforcement and State Senator Cathy Young and Assemblyman Matt Titone are to be thanked for introducing this legislation.”

Less than a month after being injured, K­9 Officer Mitchell made a full recovery and was back at work with his handler, Officer Kraft.

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Council Corner: NEWS YOU MIGHT USE FROM COUNCILWOMAN DEBI ROSE Councilwoman Debi Rose frequently updates her constituents through Facebook and newsletters. Here is a recent post. ***** My message to the Department of Homeland Security: Extend and Reauthorize Temporary Protected Status.

On May 21 of this year, more than 5,000 people in this country are in danger of being plucked from their communities and sent to war-torn, Ebola-ravaged countries -- and they need our help.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone is scheduled to end, and I introduced an emergency resolution calling on the Homeland Security Department Secretary to re-authorize and extend Temporary Protected Status for these countries.

These countries are suffering from a rise in non-Ebola illnesses and deaths. Their infrastructures

were decimated, and extreme health, economic, and societal conditions will continue to exist for years.

If no action is taken, thousands will be sent to countries with no jobs, no infrastructure, no health care facilities. Either that, or they will be relegated to the shadows here, unable to provide for their families.

The resolution unanimously passed the City Council, and will be accompanied by a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security calling on him to extend and reauthorize TPS. On my website, you can find information about contacting your senators and member of Congress, as well as sample tweets to raise this issue on social media. Join me in calling on this administration to #SaveTPS! ***** The first ever Forest Avenue Restaurant Crawl and street festival kicked off last Sunday,

Look! Up In The Sky. It’s A Car.

By Kevin Boyle

The New York World’s Fair in 1964 and 1965 was a big deal. It was so great everybody wanted to see the next one which was called Expo 67 in Montreal. That one must’ve been a dud because nobody can name another that came after. We’ve had them in the United States. Knoxville kinda rings a bell but don’t try telling me you remember New Orleans or, yikes, the San Antonio version. San Antonio, a world’s fair?

Who knew?

Right before New York, Seattle had a World’s Fair. Seattle wasn’t a great metropolis but it was a big enough deal to inspire an

Elvis movie, It Happened at the World’s Fair.

Maybe Epcot and Disney World and places like that ruined World Fairs, I don’t know.

The amusement parks have certainly pushed World Fairs to the far corners of the earth. This year, the World’s Fair is in Astana, Kazakhstan. It’s a 16 hour flight if you were wondering. And speaking of flying, that’s really the point about this week’s column.

You know what the great New York World’s Fair did? It created huge expectations for two things.

A monorail to replace the subway and Jetpacks.

The New York exhibit rolled out

drawing people from all over the island to experience the diverse food and culture of West Brighton.

We all love to shop local, and Forest Avenue gives us that ability. Like many of our other commercial corridors, Forest Avenue in West Brighton is home to longtime businesses that have been here for generations, while also offering opportunities to new entrepreneurs. Last weekend showcased them all, and I hope everyone had a fun time, despite the rain!

The Forest Avenue Business Improvement District did an excellent job putting this event together, and I look forward to supporting this again next year! ***** New York City Health and Hospitals (HHC) met in Staten Island Wednesday night to give an update on its work and hear input from Staten Islanders. While I look forward to the September

opening of our new HHC health care facility on Vanderbilt Avenue, my statement to the board called on them to fund our local hospitals.

We have no city hospital here on Staten Island, and yet our needs are great. A significant portion of our population—especially in my North Shore district—is uninsured or underinsured. Our local hospitals serve them without any HHC funding.

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as the space age was developing and plans for a moon landing were on the drawing board. If they could put man on the moon they could certainly make the George Jetson jetpack a reality for the rest of us. Turns out, it was easier to fake the moon landing than fake personal jetpacks.

Fifty odd years later people still can’t get there from here in Staten Island. And it’s only getting worse. And it’s because they don’t have a personal jetpack.

And that’s bull, man. We were promised progress. We got diddly.

Ah, my tech savvy pals tell me, don’t be so impatient. Stop complaining about traffic and construction and the DOT on the North Shore. And forget the jetpack.

It’s Uber and some Germans, they say. Better than a jetpack.

Huh? Uber. Uber Germans?

Sounds ominous. You know Uber? Yea, I know Uber. Well, Uber is starting to use driverless cars. But that’s just a necessary step in their ultimate goal.

They and some German guys are building flying taxis. They take off

and land vertically and are quiet.

And won’t have human pilots.

There’s a race to get there first.

Companies are even partnering with real estate companies so they can establish landing pads on buildings. They’re already working with the Federal Aviation Agency on routes and such.

It sounds nuts, right? Never happen? Well, they’re saying Dallas and Dubai are two cities that will test these things in 2020! It’s true that there are some technological things to be ironed out – like increased battery life-- but 2020? We won’t have to wait long to find out if it’s a bunch of bull or not.

Just one thing to keep in mind.

The Wright Brothers' first flight in 1903 went 120 feet.

Just eleven years later the airplane was being used in World War 1.

I know a lot of you come here for get rich quick ideas. Well, here’s a real estate tip: buy buildings with flat roofs. And then add metered parking. You’ll make a killing and be able to buy your own jetpack.

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Staten Island Then: SI’s First Hospital

By Dan Guarino

It’s first permanent Dutch settlement was established at Oude Dorp (Dutch for "Old Village") in 1661. But it took another two centuries for Staten Island to get its first hospital.

Back in 1861, when SI residents numbered 25,000, a oneroom infirmary was opened to treat the “medically-indigent.”

It was named in honor of Dr. Samuel R. Smith, a prominent local physician who devoted his services to charity cases and the needy.

The hospital occupied several locations as demand expanded. These included the U.S. government quarantine

station on Thompkins Avenue, a six acre-site in New Brighton on Castleton Avenue, the by then late-Dr. Smith’s home on Hannah Street and finally on Seaview Avenue in Ocean Breeze.

In 1898 horse-drawn ambulances brought Spanish-American War wounded to the hospital from ships in New York Harbor. In 1916, it was renamed Staten Island Hospital.

Since 1890 its castle-like main building, complete with four turrets, was a familiar sight along Castleton Avenue.

In 1979, the hospital moved to state-of-the-art modern facilities in Ocean Breeze.

Several landmarking attempts were unsuccessful, and the old facility on Castleton fell into dramatic decay. Though it was finally razed in 2012, its legacy stands as a testament to Staten Islanders taking care of their own.

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The Guidelines are the first of their kind to comprehensively address multiple climate risks across its capital program, the largest in the country. They are a critical step towards integrating resiliency as a core principle in the design of City buildings and infrastructure by providing a standard policy framework for incorporating forward-looking climate data into design, ultimately saving money by planning for future risks.

Under the Office of Recovery and Resiliency, the new documents provide architects, engineers, planners, and other professionals with step-by-step

instructions on how to incorporate anticipated changes in temperature, precipitation, and sea levels into the design of City facilities, based on the best available science provided by the New York City Panel on Climate Change.

They are to be used throughout the design process—from the conceptual phase to final design—for all new construction and substantial improvements of City buildings and infrastructure. According to the City, this will result in enhanced standards that will make our built environment more resilient to extreme weather and climate change while promoting the health, safety, and prosperity of all.

Current building codes and standards incorporate historic weather data without accounting for changing climate conditions, such as the frequency of future floods, heat waves, and precipitation.

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Directions: Pound chicken until ⅓-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Dip the chicken in the beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Brown chicken on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Discard excess oil from pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until onions are slightly translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, drop in a sprig of basil and bring to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the basil.

Place chicken in the sauce.

Sprinkle the Parmesan over the chicken and place a round of mozzarella on top of each chicken breast. Transfer to oven and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted and browned.

Serve with linguine, and garnish with parsley.

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If the dryer vent line is so badly coated that you can’t clean it or if it is kinked and/or restricting the flow of the lint, replace the vent line.

Be sure to check where the vent exits the house. Make sure it is free from lint and properly covered to prevent small animals and birds from getting in.

A screened vent cover is highly recommended.

If moving the dryer is too much for you or the outside vent is too high for you to clean properly, it is time to call someone in to do it for you. Should you find the lint already backed up into your dryer, don’t take chances.

Call someone in to remove the covers from the dryer and properly clean it.

Remember, there are over 15,000 fires a year in the U.S. due to lint build up in dryer vents and dryers. Don’t risk your home and family over something that can easily prevented.

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Buildup in a dryer vent can easily start a fire. It can also cause the lint to back up into your dryer and cost expensive repair bills to have the dryer opened and cleaned. I have a photo supplied by my friend Tom of Tom's Appliance Repairs in Chicago that shows how bad the lint can back up into your dryer. This kind of lint backup in your dryer can easily cause a fire in the unit.

I find it is most commonly recommended to have your dryer vent cleaned at least once a year, however for dryers with heavy use I would recommend twice a year.

To properly clean your vent, you will need to remove the vent from the rear of the dryer and check that there is no back up into the unit. Then using a vent brush, clean out the vent hose.

For longer runs, you may need to open the vent line and clean it from more than one point.

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THE LOCAL KID’S

Local Theatre Review:

By Jillian Bodiford

On the very damp Saturday, I went to see Shrek at St. Peters Boys High School. Being the critic I am, I was ready to sit down, and criticize big things, like the set, to tiny things like unpointed feet. However, I did not find fault with one thing and enjoyed the show more than I anticipated. To bring such a classic alive on stage perfectly was article worthy.

Shrek, the film that was brought to stage in 2008, tells the story of an ugly ogre with a big heart whose swamp gets invaded by fairytale characters due to Lord Farquad’s new rules. A dragon, a donkey, ogres, and so many more characters had to be translated onto the stage at St Peters. The costumes not only blew me away, but brought magic fairytale characters to stage.

The sets brought the story to life so seamlessly. You can see the effort that the production crew put into making the audience believe that one scene was in

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Duloc while another was in the princess’ tower. A production may have amazing costumes and extravagant sets, but what makes a show, in my books, a good one, are the actors and actresses participating in it. Not only were leads like Lord Farquad for example, powerful, but the ensemble made up of Duloc citizens and your favorite fairytale characters really pumped it up. Even when mistakes were made, the actors and actresses on stage handled them with such grace and continued on with their scenes.

I cannot say enough good things about what I saw. I was completely blown away. St. Peter’s Boy’s High School’s production of Shrek is one example of the many local theatre companies around Staten Island that can be a substitute for pricy Broadway tickets. I applaud everyone who was in Shrek and helped to put it together, and hope they continue to do what they are doing. event last week focused on the importance of the 14th Amendment. Three schools participated in the event. Kim Rogers from Curtis High School was one of the students selected to speak and addressed the group on the importance of the 14th Amendment to the fundamental rights we enjoy today as Americans. This year's Hon. Thomas R. Sullivan Award winner for service and dedication to the Staten Island Legal Community was Paul F. Scano, Esq.

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In Memoriam Death Notices Margaret Ennis

May 5, 2017 Arrangements under the direction of Harmon Funeral Home, Staten Island, NY 10310 /718-442-5056 Edward Fiorelli

Arrangements under the direction of Harmon Funeral Home, Staten Island, NY 10310 /718-442-5056 James R. Fleming

May 5, 2017 Arrangements under the direction of Harmon Funeral Home, Staten Island, NY 10310 /718-442-5056 Roberta Ontek

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In Memorial James Townsley

James Townsley passed away at the Maimonides Medical

Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the age of 56.

James was born in Staten Island, New York on May 26, 1961. He graduated from Port Richmond High School and continued to do well in college at the New York City College of Technology.

He married his loving wife Diane A. Townsley (Vento) on January 14, 1995. They were married for 22 years.

James worked as a technician for Verizon for more than 30 years. He thoroughly enjoyed sports, watching movies, playing games, and above all, spending time with his family.

He is survived by his two children, Christopher Townsley and James Townsley; his two brothers, Richard Townsley and John Townsley; his two sisters Trisha Ciazzo and Joyce McDougall; his nieces and nephews; and the rest of his family and friends.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Richard Townsley and Anita Townsley.

It was his wish to be cremated.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, May 20, from to 2 to 4 p.m. at Scamardella Funeral Home.

Arrangements under the direction of Scamardella Funeral Home, Staten Island, NY 10310/ 718-981-6622 Suzanne A. Cruser

Suzanne A. Cruser, age 69, passed away on May 3, 2017 at her home in Sunrise, Florida.

She is the beloved wife of Charles L. Cruser and stepmother of Paul Cruser. Suzanne is also survived by her brothers, Pierre and Jacque Roussin. She is also survived by her grandson, Keian Cruser.

A funeral service was held at the Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home, followed by interment the Moravian Cemetery.

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Second Sunday: Words On Motherhood

On Sunday, May 14, the Second Sunday Spoken Word series presented “The Semantics of Motherhood and the Mother Lode.”

At Art on the Terrace, the home of the Staten Island Creative Community’s gallery in Snug Harbor, phrases with inventive uses of the word “mother” were explored in poetry and prose by a diverse group of imaginative writers.

“We offer writers a comfortable, well-lit environment in which to present their work to new audiences,” says poet Robin Lampman, who organizes and moderates the Spoken Word events as Literary Chairperson for SICC. Writers at this Mother’s Day event included Shanda Taylor, Alysia Vargas, Ekhlas Fayig, Sue Ehrlich, Brandon Korosh, Kevyn Fairchild, and Joelle Morrison.

The lively, thoughtful presentations provoked much animated discussion.

Of Fairchild’s talk on individuality, Terry Marks said, “You can always count on Kevyn to dig be-

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neath the surface and make you think.”

Commenting on Sue Ehrlich’s piece “Saturday Night” about how her mother expected her to be dating on Saturday nights, Malachi McCormick said,” Sue is absolutely delightful in both Yiddish and in English.”

When asked about the phrase “the mother lode,” Ehrlich herself said, “Yes, being a mother is definitely a load”.

Writers Ekhlas Fayig and Alysia Vargas both came with their families and afterwards both families hugged and congratu-

LOOKING FOR YOUNG LEADERS

“I'm looking for students to join my office for a Participatory Budgeting Youth Fellowship (PBYF),” Councilwoman Debi Rose announced.

The program is a new partnership between Coro New York Leadership Center, the New York City Council and the Participatory Budgeting Project designed to build the leadership skills of young New Yorkers.

PBYF will offer selected high school students intensive leadership training, hands-on experience, and ongoing support to expand youth involvement in the participatory budgeting process and bring a greater youth voice to the work of the City Council.

“I am accepting applications to screen students that want to serve as our district's PB Youth Fellows. Successful candidates will be invited to submit the PBYF application though Coro.”

The deadline is this Friday, May 19. Students should go to

www.tfaforms.com/421300 and apply now.

Students are required to be entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in school year 2017-18 school, and live in the 49th District on the North Shore.

They need to have a demonstrated interest in public service, government, and/or civic engagement, a desire to strengthen leadership skills and be a community changemaker.

Applicants need to be able to commit to a rigorous program schedule which includes a three-week Summer Institute from July 31 through August 18 and six Leadership Days (held on Saturdays or non-school days during school year) and monthly after-school meetings.

Plus do 15-20 PB service hours per month at Rose’s district office in St. George, from summer 2017 through March 2018. They will earn a stipend for successful completion of the requirements listed above.

lated one another on the intelligence and independence of their daughters’ work.

Second Sunday Spoken Word is a staple of the literary efforts of the Staten Island Creative Community. But its Spoken Word group has also performed at the Hub, at the Makerspace, and at the National Lighthouse Museum.

It will be performing this summer at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition. The group has been the recipient of four Poets and Writers grants and was recently featured in Poets and Writers online and in print.

“In June of 2015,” Lampman said, “Second Sunday Spoken Word was attended by ten poets and we were each other’s audience.

Now we read to a full house and readers, not only from Staten Island but from all over the city, are booked two months in advance. And we publish the Staten Island Creative Community Journal of Literature and Art. Who knew?

It is a testimony to the strength inherent in the many voices of a diverse community. It is a testimony to the power of poetry.”

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GOLF NOTES

THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017

by Tom Flannagan

Family Fun

By Tom Flannagan

Enough of that lousy weather. It’s spring and it should now begin to brighten up from here on.

We’re all tired of wearing layers, wind breakers, heavy socks and even a few older players hanging onto long johns. “That should be it,” as the high-priced weather forecasters promise, “We’ll have more playable weather now.”

SIGA Golf Day The second round of the SIGA championship will get underway at LaTourette on Saturday, May 20 with some strong battles in both the net and gross divisions. Mike Marotta, Vin DiCrescento and Dan Pizzuto are locked with 100 points each in the gross division while DiCrescento holds a 10 point lead over six players in the net part of the tournament which stretches over 54 holes.

Parent- Child Tournament Here’s an Oldie-but-Goodie that has once again undergone a change in format. It began in 1984 as the “Father/ Son Tournament” at South Shore Golf Course with Al Hooker and son John winning the inaugural event. It wasn’t long when many moms and daughters were making their presence felt on the courses and demanded to play in this event. It has always been a fun tournament and only improved when females were accepted. For some families it really opened up the choices of partners.

“Should I play with my son or daughter?” “Why don’t you play with your mother?” were some of the questions floating around golf households. Both the entries and the fun increased with the change to Parent/ Child and so did the competition. The family rivalry became fierce and the event was referred to as “The battle of the Hatfields and McCoys.” The tournament was always played under the Pinehurst format where both team members would hit a drive and then switch for second shots.

Following the second shot, one ball was selected and played out with members playing alternate shots. The conversation led to “Geez, how could you miss a little putt like that.” And the reply was, “But Dad, maybe it’s because you had me hitting your ball out of the woods all day!”

One old veteran who had two sons always said “I knew I brought the wrong kid. This one couldn’t putt in a pipe.” Before the round and the arguments were over, you heard threats like, “Okay, you are out of the will.” I considered myself lucky since I have three daughters who all play the game and from the beginning it was just a matter of rotation. Although we’ve had to look up old golf columns to see just who played last year and who’s up now.

Some families are faced with a dilemma when only one parent plays golf and several children are forced to sit it out or have dad put up the money and play with each on separate teams as partners. This was a regular task for several families like the Stilwells and the Zuntags.

Okay, so now it’s changed once more and it’s been renamed to the “Family Tournament.” Yep, you can play with ANY member of your family now so long as you are blood-related. The tournament is followed by a luncheon giving players a chance to place the blame or just patch up their differences.

The new style event will take place at Silver Lake on Saturday, June 3rd. John Dunkle and his mom, Dorothy once finished second in this event. .

Chip Shots: Sean Kelly, who is already a card-carrying member of the Canadian PGA tour, has been in Texas preparing for a try at qualifying for the ATT Byron Nelson Classic at TPC Four Seasons course in Austin. Since we are writing this column earlier, we can’t tell you his result with qualifying. However, the South Carolina University grad

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is looking forward to the upcoming season and a big improvement in his play.

We tip our hat to Frank Fernandez, the former New York Yankee catcher who has always been one of our favorite playing partners at Silver Lake. Frank has been fighting off some poor health of late, but will not stop trying to beat this game. In recent rounds he has flashed some of his old form and posted some good scoring. Frank’s friends, of which he says they are only “acquaintances,” have always enjoyed needling him just to see his feisty reaction. The latest poke at him was a photo of Fernandez in a golf cart that carried a N.Y. Met logo on a golf bag believed to belong to the former Yankee star.

Not so! A closer look at that photo revealed the golf bag belonged to the driver of the cart and Frank was sitting in the passenger seat. And now with all the noise about Derek Jeter having his number retired, they’re asking if Frank Fernandez’ number was retired. You can ask him, but be prepared to run.

Si Woo Kim wins the Players Championship at the age of 21 and shows a great deal of promise. We

wonder if this will alter all of the bragging about Tiger Woods by the press for a while.

Congrats to Joe Tuite who puts out a weekly blog called “Tuite’s Tidbits” on the happenings at the Silver Lake club and also to Jim Fareri for penning “TheSIGA.com” for the past years. It sure helps local golf.

WOMEN’S GOLF The Staten Island Women’s Golf Association will kick off their season on May 21 with a “Best 2 of 4 Ball” competition at Silver Lake beginning at 9 a.m.

PARTING SHOT There is still time to join in the fun at the Curtis High School Alumni Golf and Reunion Event at Silver Lake Golf Course on June 6th. You don’t have to be a Curtis alumni to enjoy this day of golf. If you want to get out on the greensward for some fun, breakfast, lunch and dinner combined with reuniting with old friends, you’d better call or contact George Scarpelli at 347-731-5768 for reservations. If you don’t play golf, join us for dinner. Under the big tent. Proceeds from this event benefit the scholarship program of the Curtis Alumni and Friends.

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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2017

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FLUSHING FOOLS

By Joe Nugent

Mets fans make me laugh.

In March, they were loud and annoying. Coming off two years where they LOST the World Series and got shut out in the losing the National League wild-card game, the Met fans who live in my world were claiming they now owned the city and that they had the greatest rotation in the history of baseball!

It was a foregone conclusion (at least to the Met fans I know) that the 2017 Mets were going to roll to a divisional title and this time get the ring that eluded the franchise in 2015. And if Yankee fans (like me) dare claim the team in the Bronx was better than the team in Queens, they were accused of being delusional and living in the past.

For loyal readers of the NORTH SHORE LOCAL, one of my "nuggets" BEFORE the first pitch was thrown was that the Yankees were indeed better than the Mets and the only way the Mets could win more games would be complete domination of the three horrendous teams in the National League East (Marlins, Phillies and Braves).

The schedule set up perfectly for the Mets. The first 30 games were all against NL East rivals, but when the dust cleared the Mets were a.500 team. Yes, the Marlins, Phillies and Braves are as bad as advertised, but the Mets were equally pathetic and not even in the same ballpark as the Nationals.

And about that "greatest ever" rotation, let's begin with the guys with the fancy nicknames. "Thor" thought he really was a Greek God and went out and pitched hurt. We'll next see "Thor" in August. The "Dark Knight" partied his way into a suspension and when he returned he threw batting practice to the Brewers.

Steven Matz never made it out of spring training (to continue his pattern of constant injuries) and Zach Wheeler has returned from his twoyear hiatus be to more bad than good.

That leaves Jacob DeGrom as the one, and only, reliable Mets starter. This is how bad it is. When DeGrom makes a start, the Mets HAVE to win, or face a week's worth of losses.

Sunday in Milwaukee, DeGrom gave the Mets a decent start and left with a three-run lead. The bullpen than managed to blow the game with the newest closer, Addison Reed, being the biggest culprit. That made six games played outside the NL East versus the lowly Giants (worst record in baseball) and the Brewers and the Mets went 2-4.

Being born and raised in a Yankee household, I admit to a sense of entitlement. All those World Series titles and a parade of Hall-of-Famers who have worn the pinstripes will do that to you. Maybe that is why Mets fans who chirp and taunt Yankee fans make me nuts.

After Tom Seaver, who exactly is the next greatest Mets player? Mike Piazza, Gary Carter and Keith Hernandez had their greatest seasons with the Dodgers, Expos and Cardinals, respectively. Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden drank and drugged themselves out of Hall of Fame careers.

One look at Monument Park says it all about the greatness of Yankees past.

Now, let's fast forward to what the two New York baseball teams are putting on the field tonight. Exactly where are the Mets as good as the Yankees? I say nowhere.

Not being a big Chase Headley fan, maybe the combination of Jose Reyes and Wilmer Flores gets a push at third

base, but until Cepedes returns from the DL and the golf course the Yankees are clearly better at every other position.

The same can be said of the starting pitchers and the bullpen.

The Yankees may not make the playoffs. When you compete in a league where the Astros, Red Sox, Orioles and Indians live, just sneaking in is a tough task. Especially when half of the starting lineup is just getting its feet wet with major league experience.

But this is crystal clear after a 2017 MLB season that is 40 games old. The Yankees are good and the Mets are not.

Maybe the next time Mets fans feel cocky, they should stay quiet until the team actually wins something.

Nugent Nuggets: **Now that the ceremony is over and the uniform is retired, here is where I rank "The Captain" on the all-time Yankee list. Fifth. My top ten is Ruth, Gerhig, Mantle, DiMaggio, Jeter, Rivera, Berra, Ford, Maris, Rizzuto. Let the arguments begin. **If you are already worrying about who the Knicks might take in the June draft, I feel sorry for you. Melo is still on the roster and they are going to stink AGAIN! **Honest to the bone Paul O'Neill recently asked Michael Kay on a Yankee broadcast "who are the good National League teams besides the Nationals and Cubs?" O'Neill is right, the NL is way down right now and the Cubs remain in a

post-World Series coma. **Don't hold your breath looking for NBA semifinal drama. **Will be shocked if Pittsburgh isn't celebrating another Stanley Cup. **As of this writing, the Monsignor Farrell baseball team is a perfect 17-0 and ranked 7th in a tri-state sportswriters poll. Problem with those polls is the sportswriters voting have never seen Farrell play! Trust me on this, there are NOT six teams in the tristate better than Farrell. And I'm told one of the keys to the Lions' success, besides great starting pitching, is the hero sandwiches Ed Canlon provides for every road game! **Now we know. The Yankees biggest problem come playoff time, if they get there, is the Houston Astros, baseball's best team. **From this golf fan's perspective, last weekend's PLAYERS if always better than the PGA Championship. Stronger field and the venue is second only to Augusta. **And speaking of Sawgrass and THE PLAYERS, doesn't every duffer in the world want to take a shot at the Island green on 17? I'd pay a good buck to get five chances of landing on dry land. **Jeter nailed his farewell speech. Anyone surprised? **Looking for Classic Empire to turn the tide on Always Dreaming in the Preakness.

See that as a cold exacta box with Hence rounding out the triple.

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