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Houston,

We Have a Solution

Locals Take Lessons Learned in Sandy to Texas

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Houston, We Have a Solution LOCALS LEND HUGE HELPING HAND TO TEXAS

By Katie McFadden

On Saturday, August 27, Maria Sotolongo, her husband and her three kids, left their home on the west side of Houston, Texas, not knowing what Hurricane Harvey had in store. “We live right by the bayou. It’s my backyard. We knew we could be prone to flooding, but had never flooded before. What happened in Houston was historic flooding. My neighbors and I believe we were flooded in part because the dams were released. There were heavy rains when we left Saturday, but it wasn’t much.

We looked at the forecast and thought it could get bad on the street. We never thought our house would flood. We didn’t want to get stuck with the kids, so we left Saturday night thinking we could come back and get a few things. On Sunday night, the city decided to open the dams and that was when our area was heavily hit,” Sotolongo explained in a phone call to The Rockaway Times.

With nowhere for the water to go, Sotolongo’s home and street remained flooded for days on end. “We couldn’t get back to our house. It was flooded from morning to night,” she said. Sotolongo couldn’t return to her home until September 10—13 days after she and her family evacuated. Watermarks showed her one-story home had been inundated with five to seven feet of water. Everything was destroyed.

“We were lost. We didn’t know what we were going to do.

We were so overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start,” Sotolongo said.

Then she got a phone call. “A friend called to tell me some gentlemen from New York were on their way to help us. I said, ‘what are you talking about?’”

About an hour after Sotolongo returned to her flooded home, Rockaway locals, John Carlin and George Johnson pulled up to her house. “I was in a white suit with a mask and gloves and boots on, just thinking I’d be there to take some photos for

FEMA, and they pull up and I just broke down crying,” Sotolongo said. “They got out and hadn’t said a word and I just hugged them. Then they told us that everything was going to be okay and that they knew what this was like since they had gone through it with Sandy and they said they were ready to help us and would be here ‘til Thursday. I felt relief. My husband and I couldn’t believe it.

We’re strong believers in God and we thought, this is heaven sent. There was no doubt it was divine intervention that brought John and George to us. We felt peace just by looking at them.”

About a week earlier, as the images from Texas circulated national media, those in Rockaway felt their pain from 1,600 miles away. Knowing what those in Texas were experiencing, after living it firsthand through Hurricane Sandy nearly five years before, many in

Rockaway began to act. Local groups and organizations immediately started to collect donations in the form of gift cards, cash, necessities and supplies.

Some made the decision to go right down to Texas themselves, to take what they had learned from going through Sandy, and pay it forward. Among some of them were Adam Smith along with Richie Gwillym, Ed Shevlin along with Leslie Mahoney, and John Carlin who teamed up with retired firefighter George Johnson.

“I got an email from Jim Mullen of the Graybeards who said Adam Smith was going to Houston. I wanted to go with him, but I needed to make arrangements with work, so the timeline didn’t work for me. So I came up with an idea to drive down after them and Adam suggested I call George because George is always up for a road trip,” John Carlin, who works for

Verizon, said. “I called George and he said he’d get back to me, he had to run it by the boss.”

“I had to get my wife, Peggy’s permission,” Johnson said. With the wives’ support and time off granted by Carlin’s boss, the guys were heading to Texas.

“We saw what happened when Hurricane Katrina hit and most people thought, ‘wow, that’s bad.’ But it was over there in Louisiana and you think, there’s nothing you can do. Then we got hit by Sandy and we understood,” Carlin said.

“We had people come from all over the country to help us in Rockaway. We felt we had to pay it back,” Johnson said.

“When Harvey hit Texas, I felt I needed to do something. It bothered me to such an extent that I felt just sending money was not the cure all. We didn’t do it for the accolades. We just felt we had to do more,” Carlin said.

Carlin came up with the idea of buying a vehicle to make the trip down to Houston, packing it with donations, helping out those in need, and then leaving the vehicle with a family that could use it, before flying back to New York. “Bryan of Bryan’s Auto made it happen for me. I told Bryan Bernath my idea and he walked me through the process and helped me find a quality used car that wouldn’t break the bank and he took care of all the work and made sure it was tuned up and ready to go. That really got the ball rolling,” Carlin said.

On September 5, Johnson put out a request on Facebook to his friends and family, explaining the plan and asking if anyone would be able to donate gift cards, cash and supplies, with a promise that it would make it to those in need. Word spread quickly. “It took us 12 hours to pack the car because my doorbell rang every five minutes, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., with people dropping stuff off. We collected $15,000 in gift cards and cash from the community just in Continued on page 42

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Danger Danger

Nothing like visiting the majestic and wonderful Yellowstone National Park to make you think of robots and the end of the world as we know it. I was looking for bison and moose and Big Foot but mostly saw tourists from Asia, many of whom were Japanese. At least I think they were Japanese. They could have been humanoids programmed to hit you with an elbow as they moved in for the perfect camera shot. From what I’ve been reading, the Japanese have robots running hotels, providing elder care and populating, uhm, dating sites. So, it wouldn’t be a stretch to learn the Yellowstone crowds were hot off an assembly line in Tokyo.

Let me back up a second.

First, I gotta tell ya, Boyleing Points is not off hiatus, I’m just interrupting your peace and

quiet for a week and then I’ll go back into that unproductive, lazy piece-of-dung cocoon I’ve slipped into as I await the future—when I’m really not needed. I’m just here to give you a heads-up that it’s only a matter of time before Boyleing Points is written by a robot (yeah, I know wise guys – that might give it more life.)

Ya know, in the old days, robots were not to be feared. Anybody who watched the Jetsons cartoon hoped to have a flying car by now, but the hidden gem depicted in the futuristic world of Orbit City was Rosie, the housekeeping robot. Now that’s what I’d kill for. Who needs a flying car? We’ve got the ferry and Belle Rock.

Meanwhile, the news is now full of stories of immigrants and their impact on the economy and society as a whole. But keep your eye on the robots. Seems to me, robots are more of a worry than starving refugees. Postal letter sorters, security guards, truck drivers, assembly line workers,

fast food counter workers, even surgeons, are being replaced.

In Australia, they use robots to shepherd cattle. And the robots don’t even have to wear boots.

And most of them have proved impervious to cow farts and can even identify the most gaseous cows in the herd. Cow farts, also know as bovine emissions, are regulated in California. Global warming, you know. Come to think of it, maybe robots are ok in this instance. Word is, even immigrants don’t want that job.

The thing is, as robots squeeze out workers you gotta admit that some of the stuff is pretty nifty.

Have you used ATMs to make deposits? I’ve deposited personal checks written to me by someone who only writes in hieroglyphics and might have advanced Parkinson’s. Somehow the robot teller deciphers the amount and makes the deposit.

I stand there in awe. This is more impressive than the eclipse.

I leave and never think about the job that scanning robot replaced. But maybe I should.

Reports say 38 percent of jobs could be taken over by robots within 15 years?! 15? That’s like tomorrow.

The sad, crazy thing is you can sound the alarm but telling people the way to safety is the hard part. People often say, we’re always going to need plumbers and electricians. And maybe that’s true, but who knows? I heard the panhandler in front of the bank is worried he’ll be replaced by a robot.

What are you gonna say to a panhandling robot, get a job?

You old timers will remember another robot, the one from Lost In Space. You know what he said every week? “Danger!

Danger!” We just didn’t realize he was warning us about the future.

Which reminds me of a funny story about Yellowstone. A ranger had to yell at somebody for getting too close to a bear.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 The least surprising thing about recent hurricanes and hurricane warnings? Gas prices shoot up immediately but are slow to fall once the event has passed. ***** Former State Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder had three top goals when he was in office. Number one was restoring the Rockaway Beach Branch Line (also known as Queens Rail). Number two was restoring the Rockaway Beach Branch Line and number three was restoring the Rockaway Beach Branch line. Now comes word that he is endorsing Republican Eric Ulrich for City Council. In the not-too-distant past Ulrich uttered these words about restoring the Rockaway Beach Branch Line: “With all due respect, and I love Phil Goldfeder, it’s not going to happen in my lifetime or yours.”

Phil used to say it would never happen unless you tried. (Don’t worry, Phil, we just wanted to get your name in the paper because we know you miss it!) ***** Sad news. Pat Tracy, friend to many, many Rockaway residents died this week. He worked at Stella

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While the courthouse and its plans for a medical center linger, one much-needed one is full speed ahead and looks as though it will be opening its doors by early next year.

According to Dr. Mark Gelwan, an ophthalmologist who spearheaded the project, the construction of the 60,000 square-foot, four-story Rockaway Medical Arts Complex on Beach 105th Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard is nearing completion and has already leased spaces for physical therapy, an infusion center with specialty lab, a spine center for neurosurgery and more.

With only one hospital, St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, serving the peninsula’s 130,000 residents, and incoming visitors, the Rockaway Medical Arts Complex is a much welcomed addition to a healthcare-starved community.

According to the latest marketing brochure presented by Gelwan’s partner, Kobi Leifer of Community Healthcare Associates: “The medical complex will also be the future home of a 20,000 square foot, multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center (ASC). The ASC will initially provide outpatient surgical services in ophthalmology, urology, ob-gyn, anesthesia/ pain management and orthopedics. The ASC will have three Class C operating rooms as well as one Class B procedure room, and will be licensed through the New York Department of Health and will have accreditation through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC). South Nassau Communities Hospital will be running a primary care and specialty care medical office along with a state-of-the-art imaging center. In addition to the ASC and South Nassau Communities Hospital, space in the building will be available to rent for other medical uses.”

Construction is fully underway on the new medical center, located where the old Keyfood supermarket was on Beach 105th Street. The old supermarket was demolished at the end of 2016 and construction for the medical complex began in February 2017. The ground floor will house 117 parking spac-

es, an added bonus for an area that faces a parking deficit.

Prior to the closure of Peninsula Hospital in 2012, a local healthcare report concluded that Queens County was already lacking in sufficient hospital beds for its residents. The report concluded that with more than 2.3 million residents, Queens has only 1.4 hospital beds per thousand residents, while other areas, including Manhattan, enjoy a ratio of 7.1 beds per thousand residents. The often-cited Berger Commission Report on Healthcare Facilities stated that Queens is an under-bedded borough, especially in the face of its significantly growing population.

Thus, many residents are forced to go outside of the borough for surgical and other hospital services.

The Berger Commission also reported that between 38 percent and 62 percent of the city zip codes in Queens County have inadequate supplies of primary care physicians. On top of a lack of primary care physicians on the peninsula, there is a lack of qualified specialists.

Better access to medical care, including ambulatory care and outpatient surgery, will soon be a reality for Rockaway’s residents.

The first and third floors of the building are already completely leased for the ambulatory surgical center, specialty care and the imaging center. There is limited space available on the second floor. The building is on its way to being complete and the first tenants are expected to move in by the first quarter of 2018 and it’s expected to be fully occupied by the end of the first quarter.

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THE ROCKAWAY VOLLIES BC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. CONTINUES TRADITION OF ‘NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS’

By Kami-Leigh Agard

The Rockaway Vollies is a special series by The Rockaway Times highlighting the amazing local nonprofit organizations and volunteers who freely give of their time and resources to help their neighbors, not just locally, but beyond.

Did you know that the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department & Ambulance Corp.

(BCVFD) is one of the last nine remaining active volunteer fire departments in all of NYC? According to Ed Wilmarth III, BCVFD’s chief of operations, the department’s historian and a born-and-bred Broad Channel resident, years ago there were many more volunteer fire departments, but paid service was implemented in many areas across the city.

“However, small commu-

nities such as Broad Channel fought for their volunteer fire departments to remain and respond, not in place of the FDNY, but along with the FDNY,” Wilmarth said. “We often have specialized equipment to access unique geographical areas in our towns that the FDNY can’t at the time. Also, there is something to be said for seeing a familiar face arrive when you have an emergency. There is a comfort there, and it just goes back to when all these little small towns started in Roxbury, Rockaway Point, Breezy Point, Broad Channel (BC) and Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn. They were these tiny, little bungalow, summer shanty towns, where all the residents had were just each other.

“So, it’s not surprising that these few small towns still

have their own volunteer fire departments. It gives me a great sense of pride to know that four of the nine remaining active volunteer departments are right here on the Rockaway peninsula and Broad Channel, namely the BCVFD, the Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department, the Rockaway Point Volunteer Fire Department and the Point Breeze Volunteer Fire Department. Our small communities still continue the tradition of neighbors helping neighbors,” Wilmarth said

The BCVFD originally started in 1905 as a bucket brigade to help minimize property loss due to fires. In 1907, this brigade was formally organized into the BC Volunteer Fire Association under its first chief, Edward H. Schleuter. The current firehouse at 15 Noel Road opened in 1908. They received their fire charter from NYS in 1917 and were known from then on as the BC Volunteers.

In 1952, they added volunteer ambulance services to provide first aid and ambulatory care. From the 1930's through the 1960's, the FDNY would send Rockaway Eng. Co. 267 to the BC volunteers’ quarters to assist in answering alarms. The reason for this was the bridges north and south of the island were drawbridges and would frequently be openContinued on page 11

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THE ROCKAWAY VOLLIES Continued from Page 10 ing for large passing ships, impeding emergency response from the FDNY, and NYPD. When Wilmarth was asked what inspired him to join the BCVFD, he stated, “My dad, Ed Wilmarth, Jr. My father was a member before me, and still is. This past August, we just celebrated his 50th year with the department.

“When I was about nine years old, in the middle of the night, the house across the street from us went on fire, and there were kids trapped on the top floor. The fire was on the first floor and was rapidly traveling up the staircase.

I saw my father try to break down the front door, and when he couldn’t get the door down, he put his jacket over his head, and dove through the front window of the house.

He had no fire gear on, just a winter coat emblazoned with the BCFVD logo. He managed to run up the staircase to save

the kids. Another neighbor grabbed a ladder and threw it up to the window, and my father passed all the kids out.

“That was the first time I had seen anything like that before, so when I got old enough, I enrolled in the BCVFD junior program for youth ages 13 to 17, that was started in the late 1970s. We got trained in all aspects of fire safety and got to engage in different drills and training. Today our junior program is the Boy Scout Explorer Post, #3069,” Wilmarth said.

Wilmarth has been a volunteer with the BCVFD since 1993.

“It’s a full time job, there’s no doubt about it. There are no paid members, everyone has their own nine-to-five that they go to. For example, I work full time with the MTA. Most of us who are employees of the city, usually have schedules that allow us to alternate shifts,” Wilmarth said.

The BCVFD has four chiefs, three captains, three lieutenants, 20 firefighters and EMTs — all volunteers. And two fire engines, two ambulances that

are in service at all times, one boat and two vehicles for the top chiefs that they use to respond to emergency calls, plus two spare fire engines that were donated to the department after Sandy that they use as backup.

How is the BCVFD, a 501C3 nonprofit, funded? Wilmarth said, “We go locally from house-to-house once a year in April, and ask for a $75 donation per house for the year, which is a small fee for the service we provide. Of course it’s all donations, no one is required to give anything. But we rely on the community’s support because unlike volunteer fire departments in Long Island, where homeowners’ tax dollars go towards funding, NYC’s tax dollars only go towards paid fire departments such as the FDNY. Every single

Page 11 dollar that is required for us to operate every year is solicited through donations from the local communities we serve.

Occasionally we are able to get grants to purchase equipment or to offset some operational costs, however we rely on our communities to offset at least 70 percent of our annual expenses.”

Wilmarth said that he has had many memorable moments with the department. “We responded to the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, two months later we responded to the crash of Flight 587 in Belle Harbor, then of course both hurricanes, Irene and Sandy,” Wilmarth said.

To volunteer or donate towards the BCVFD, you can go to the firehouse on 15 Noel Road, visit their website: www. broadchannelvfd.org or Facebook page.

“Any support, we get is really appreciated,” Wilmarth said.

There are a million different tasks we need assistance with.

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This Week in History SEPTEMBER 21 Virginia Dobles was born.

Lynn Iudica was born.

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1957 - The Brooklyn Dodgers played their last game at Ebbets Field.

1996 - The United States and the world's other major nuclear powers signed a treaty to end all testing and 1938 - A hurricane struck New York and New England with extensive damage development of nuclear weapons. and more than 600 deaths.

SEPTEMBER 25 Marilyn Raphael was born.

SEPTEMBER 22 Craig Carey was born Anna Murphy was born.

1775 - Ethan Allen was captured by the British.

1776 - Nathan Hale was hanged by 1981 - Sandra Day O'Connor was the British as a spy during the Revosworn in as the first female justice on lutionary War. 1862 - President Abraham Lincoln the Supreme Court. issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, proposing to free SEPTEMBER 26 all slaves of rebel states as of Jan. 1, Patricia Moran was born.

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1789 - Thomas Jefferson was appointed America's first Secretary of State.

1960 - Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy took part in the first televised 1779 - John Paul Jones declared "I have presidential debate. not yet begun to fight!" aboard the American warship Bonhomme Rich- SEPTEMBER 27 ard in a battle against the British.

John Cosgrove was born.

1806 - After a three-year journey to the James Charles was born.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 ter disregard the Governor has for the working people of this state and city.

Cuomo - reassign the State Police to a more deserving area. We don't need this spiteful duplication of services.

Carry on your feud with de Blasio somewhere else.

Mark Spadaro

Reassign Troopers Dear Editor: Aren't the motorists of NY State and NYC hit hard enough with gas tax, parking tickets, tolls, registration fees, moving violations, etc. to satisfy the appetites of these insatiably greedy politicians that seem to hold cradle to grave appointments? Do we really need to have the double jeopardy of Highway Patrol and State Police patrolling the same stretches of roadway?

Can't Cuomo find a more deserving county in NYS that can use a greater police presence?

It's an absurd waste of our tax dollars, and showcases the ut-

Job Well Done Dear Editor: Heartiest congratulations for Rockaway's Brian O'Connell and all his staff!

A recent poll of NYC's best public schools rated Rockaway's Scholar's Academy the fifth best public school in the city; and New York City being America's greatest city, this ranking puts Scholar's Academy, undoubtedly, among the top public schools across the nation.

How awesome is this?

O'Connell's single-minded devotion to excellence and his ability as a smart leader to surround himself with hard-workin', dedicated and gifted teachers is a public school beacon that has uplifted, enhanced,

and stimulated character development and career development among the thousands of students who've passed through those Freeway and Beach Channel Drive doors.

Here's what they say: "This academically accelerated grade 6-12 school on the Rockaway peninsula offers an ambitious curriculum and cutting-edge tech to prepare students for 21st-century careers.

Kids use iPads, Chromebooks, and MacBooks and choose from 10 AP courses.

In the upper grades, they can earn up to 20 college credits through a partnership with St. Francis College in Brooklyn.

Exceptional drama club, marching and concert bands and visual arts. The Key Club leads charitable efforts, including the Leaf Crunch cleanup day in Forest Park and food collections for City Harvest."

When you see some surfer dude over there on Beach 88th catch a huge 10-foot wave and surf the curl smoothly, silently and cleanly — this is what Brian and his staff do every day,

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We are all in his debt. He, or I should say his students, are New York's future and with educators like Brian, the future is looking brighter, better, bigger all the time.

Heartiest congrats Brian!

Peter J. Stubben Consolation Wishes Dear Editor: I'm a Mets fan. I think baseball should have a "Battle of the Bottom-feeders" at the end of the season, where the two worst teams in each division have a one-game playoff, to be followed the next day by a "Hardly World Serious" game, when the American and National Leagues would compete for a win. And maybe a trophy.

This would extend the season and bring in extra revenue. It might also relieve some glumness for the "loser" fans, replacing it with the spirit of playfulness that American Baseball once enjoyed. ... (How about that?!)

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THEY MEAN BUSINESS – FROM THE RBA ROCK-A- BLOCK BLVD IS THIS SATURDAY!!

Summer may be over, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had in Rockaway. The Rockaway Business Alliance produces its first-ever street festival on Saturday, September 23 and Saturday, October 7 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Rock-A-Block Boulevard will shut down Rockaway Beach Boulevard from Beach 94th to Beach 90th, activating the street for fun, community-oriented programming.

Bring out the whole family to join the fun!

Here’s a (mostly) complete list of what we’ve got in store for you this Saturday: Dance performances from JUMP Dance Studio Movement class from Mindful Movement Kids and Adult yoga by Rachel Krieger Theater Performance by The Bayswater Players Rockaway Labyrinth Walk for Health & Harmony by Nancy Gahles

Reading Table from Queens Library at Peninsula Cooking Class from Cuisine By Claudette Dessert samples by MUD Fire Safety Education from FDNY Coloring books and Compost Bags by DSNY Metro-card Bus from Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer-Amato Pop-up Surf Shop w/ Paul Surf at Off Season Crime Prevention Table from the 100th Precinct Pie Eating Contest by Fat Cardinal Bakery Outdoor Cafe by Uncle Louie G’s Photo Booth by Rockaway Roasters, photos by Cheryl Danto-Scanlan Pop-Up Library/ Bookstore from Avoid the Day Face painting, kids performances Games and Giveaways from Sun Run Fitness Class by CROM Hair Braiding at Clicqers Skate Park by Station RBNY

Sidewalk Cafe at Sayra’s Farm-stand at Rockaway Cottage Surfing Demo by Black Surfer Rockaway Henna and Tarot reading at Zingara Vintage Magic Show by Cardone Rockaway Ice Lady Rockaway Business Alliance table and adult coloring station Fun and games from NYC Ferry Bounce House Coloring, face-painting and arts and crafts from VIP Day Care Live Painting by Geoff Rawlings Wine Tasting at Ship to Shore Epstein’s Stage Curated by Max Power Presents Featuring: Cosmic Salt (long set) The Cameramen Raise The Kicks (Two sets) See the Rock-A-Block Blvd Facebook Event for updates and specific times!!

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Cutting-Edge Programs Strengthen Tradition of Excellence As Fontbonne celebrates its 80th anniversary, hightech campus enhancements and cutting-edge programs strengthen its tradition of preparing young women to be leaders of tomorrow. In September, the school welcomed the members of the Class of 2021 and is more committed than ever to providing its students with the best forward-moving curriculum.

Fontbonne was proud to open up the 2017 school year with a new fabrication lab, which will enhance the school’s curriculum across several subjects.

The project-based, integrated education program focuses on digital design, digital fabrication and robotics. Students will learn by designing and creating objects and will be connected to a global community of learners, educators, technologists and innovators. Fabrication lab stations will include

a 3D printer, laser cutters and engravers, vinyl cutting, video conferencing, drones and several other exciting options. The school also replaced all SMART Boards with Triumph 65-inch interactive panels that teachers and students can utilize for lessons and presentations. Glassboards have replaced blackboards and whiteboards in the classrooms.

Other examples of 21st-century learning include a rigorous STEM program that aims to close the gender gap in STEM careers; an award-winning visual arts program; a religion department that explores Catholic identity, while inviting each student to examine her own relationship with God; an English department that provides the tools for effective written and oral communications in a rapidly changing digital world; a social studies department that offers histori-

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Camp Rockaway Becomes a Reality

By Katie McFadden

Back in May 2014, a Kickstarter fundraising campaign was launched that boasted a modern campsite on the bay, inspired by the tent cities of Rockaway in the 1900s. A place where people could spend the night instead of making the trip back on the train after a day at the beach. At a time when the Rockaway Renaissance was picking up after Hurricane Sandy, the idea caught the attention of many and 236 people pledged more than $50,000 to help get the idea off the ground.

The project was called Camp Rockaway, and more than three years later, it’s finally happening.

Kent Johnson, who owns design and building consulting firm, Milktrout, spearheaded the idea that was completely unique to New York City when it was proposed in 2014. The Rockaway Times caught up with Johnson to get the latest on the project, which is set to launch this Sunday, September 24 in Fort Tilden.

Camp Rockaway was originally slated to begin in May 2015, a year after the successful Kickstarter campaign launched. After consistently trying to make the dream a reality, Johnson found that his proposed deadline wouldn’t be so easy. “I’m an architect and from my experience from doing construction, I’ve become familiar with the slow pace of bureaucracy and when you throw something completely unique out there, it’s bound to be slower. I was making a consistent effort this whole time, but it was slow going for sure,” he said.

Johnson was eyeing some bayside locations around Rockaway Beach at the time, but also found that ideal location wasn’t so ideal. “Bayside locations were challenging because a lot of those areas are so subdivided, that putting parts of it together was looking really challenging. We explored it and talked to property owners and looked at it from a zoning perspective and discussed it with

city agencies, but ultimately we found that the bayside location wasn’t feasible,” Johnson said.

Despite the challenges, Johnson persisted and started considering Fort Tilden as an option. Conveniently, the National Park Service (NPS) has been making efforts to provide camping options around Gateway National Recreation Area, including Fort Tilden.

“They were soliciting for a Commercial Use Authorization for camping companies, so we threw our hat into the ring,” Johnson said. NPS recently gave Terra Glamping an opportunity to run a campsite at the end of the summer. Now Camp Rockaway will have a shot. “NPS reported that the first pilot went well, so having a successful precedent is good for us,” Johnson said.

NPS awarded Camp Rockaway an opportunity to run a pilot for six weeks. From September 24 through November 6, Camp Rockaway will make its debut at Fort Tilden. Camp

Rockaway will offer three levels of camping for those looking for a more rugged experience, to those who prefer the idea of “glamping” and each option is suitable for adults or families with kids. For $195 a night, you can spend the night in a “wall tent,” which will include a safari tent on a raised platform with its own front porch and a fully-dressed queen-size bed, lights, tables, towels and more.

These fully-decked out tents are made possible through partnerships with companies like Casper, Brooklinen, Power Practical, Rumpl and Voltaic, Continued on page 22

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CAMP ROCKAWAY BECOMES Continued from Page 20 so guests don’t have to bring much. There is an option to connect a “pup tent” for kids to stay in. For $115 a night, up to four people can stay in a “Herder Tent” or a canvas tent on a platform, equipped with one-person cots, tables and lights. Guests have to bring sleeping bags or their own linens for this option. For $65, guests can get a more traditional camping experience with the Bring Your Own Tent option.

The campsite also includes a gaming area featuring horseshoes and other games, a picnic and grill area, a store that sells supplies, a campfire site for s’mores and guests will be treated to a continental breakfast each morning. A shower and bathroom facility is also nearby. Johnson also hopes to bring an education aspect to the experience by teaming up with local ecology and conservation groups to give talks about the local ecology and

environment of the peninsula and how climate change and sea level rise come into play on the peninsula.

Summer may be over, but Johnson hopes campers will come out to explore the peninsula this autumn. “Fall is a really nice time to be in Rockaway. The crowds may have dissipated but the weather is still great, Riis Park Beach Ba-

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zaar will be opening their winter restaurant soon and we can direct people to take a walk on the beach and grab a meal or drink. You also have Fort Tilden right outside your tent flap, which means you can hike and explore the decommissioned structures there and we’ll provide people with maps and suggestions for what you can do around

The Rockaway Times the peninsula. It’s pretty exciting,” he said.

Johnson says he’s excited to finally see Camp Rockaway become a reality. “I’ve been ready to set this in motion and I feel like I’ve had everything queued up for such a long time that it feels fantastic to make this happen. I love designing and building, and the design for this has evolved really nicely and we finally get to build it, which is a lot of fun,” Johnson said.

After the pilot, Johnson says he’ll continue to pursue other locations on the peninsula in addition to Fort Tilden. “We hope that NPS will want to continue a camping program in Fort Tilden and if they issue another RFP, we’ll eagerly apply. We’re also going to resume our efforts with the city since we’ll have proof on concept in place after this pilot. That will help to support that ongoing effort,” he said.

The Camp Rockaway site is officially up and accepting reservations. For more information, or to reserve a tent, head to www.CampRockaway.com.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Ask the DOC

By Peter Galvin, MD

Cellulitis Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and the subcutaneous tissue, or the tissue directly under the skin. Cellulitis causes redness, swelling, and pain at the affected site. Usually the causative microorganism cannot be identified. Our skin is covered by microorganisms and any break in the skin, which is a protective barrier, allows these microorganisms to get into and under the skin and cause an infection. At any rate, research has shown that most cases of cellulitis are caused by B-hemolytic strep, the same strep that causes throat infections. Annual U.S. ambulatory visits for skin and

soft tissue infections increased from 4.6 million in 1997 to 9.6 million in 2006 with the largest relative increase occurring in ERs. It is during this period that the dreaded “mersa,” or methicillin-resistant staph aureus (MRSA), reared its ugly head. During this period prescriptions for antibiotics with activity against MRSA became increasingly prescribed with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, a sulfa-containing antibiotic) accounting for most of this increase. But Bactrim has poor activity against other bacteria like strep so two antibiotics needed to be prescribed. In

most cases Bactrim was added “just in case.”

Some experts are wondering whether the “just in case” pendulum has swung too far. A few months ago, a study was published that attempted to answer the question of whether prescribing two antibiotics as opposed to just one (i.e. cephalexin, or Keflex) was more effective at clearing the infection. The study looked at people with non-purulent infections, which means a skin infection without an abscess, who presented to five different ERs. Study participants were randomly assigned to receive a seven-day course of cephalexin or a seven-day course of cephalexin plus Bactrim. The study found no difference between the two groups in terms of clearance of the infection. There were a small number of treatment failures and more than half of these failures subsequently developed an abscess. The study’s authors did note that in the group receiving two antibiotics there were more side effects, mostly stomach upset and diarrhea.

Page 23 The results of this study indicate that most patients presenting with non-purulent cellulitis without abscess can successfully be treated with one antibiotic as the causative agent is usually strep. In addition those who present with a purulent (pus-producing) cellulitis and/or abscess are much more likely to have MRSA or MSSA (methicillin-sensitive) as the causative agent and need to be treated with two or more antibiotics.

In general, the less medication the patient receives, the better off he or she will be, often because of side effects of the medicines. For example, sulfonamides, of which Bactrim is one, have a fairly high incidence of moderate to severe allergic reactions due (to the sulfa it contains). In short, the addition of a second antibiotic “just in case” may often do more harm than good and should be avoided unless the situation warrants it.

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PERSPECTIVE & IMPERMANENCE September is a tough month in Rockaway. Marking the end of our blissful summer and multiple celebrations, the anniversary of 9/11, and then moving on to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;? event that uprooted us in October 2012. All of a sudden, we feel tough inside and bracing for whatever the future holds.

What seems imperative to me is to keep my perspective: where I am at this moment in time. What do I see? What do I feel? What do I smell? What do I taste? What do I hear?

There is so much we cannot control, so much we cannot foresee, so much we cannot change. What we must do is to have a secure foundation-place so that we can deal with whatever comes our way.

To maintain a perspective â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an outlook, a frame of mind â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that sustains us in times of trouble and carries us through the joyful ones. That foundation-place might get rooted in to our beings through quiet reflection, or through a few minutes of meditation (mind empty of thoughts with awareness of being in your seat), or during a walk or run or whatever can bring you to yourself. As we know, whether we worry or not, the situation is the situation, and worry causes stress and stress causes dis-ease. So, perhaps we can intend to have a frame of mind on a daily basis that is comfortable and accepting of where we are at this moment in time.

I am reminded of a dharma talk and meditation I attended during my yoga teacher training. The small commu-

nity in Todos Santos had just lost a very good friend in a tragic accident. The dharma teacher was searching for understanding during the long talk and kept on coming to the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;impermanence.â&#x20AC;? There are durations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; time spans for everything: vacations, schooling, holidays, childhoods, and yes, life. Nothing is permanent. A moment happens and then it passes.

And that moment is different for each and every one of us.

All of the time spans in our lives happen and pass. And so it is with each of our lives.

Maintaining this perspective on being here on this planet for however long that is leads to an acceptance of life as it really is: impermanent, lovely, sad, joyous, heavy, light, and on and on and on.

We bless someone with our presence every time we spend time. What I call spirit-kindness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a kind action that springs from deep within with no agenda â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just for the sake of the act â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a way to make life meaningful. Many spirit-kindness acts can give a sense of ease in life and acceptance of the impermanence of it all. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why someone lives to 100 and someone else â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til four years old. What we can realize is that it is the quality of the time we spend any time we are with someone that makes the difference and fosters a meaningful life.

May you be happy. May you be free. May you be grateful.

May you let go of things that do not serve you. May you have inner peace.

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Body Found on Beach 117th On Wednesday, September 13, just before sunset, a search and recovery operation was attempted by units from the NYPD and the FDNY in the waters off Beach116th Street. Two NYPD helicopters and marine units based

cess. Early on Friday morning, a dead body, believed to be the missing man, was found on the beach between Beach 116th and Beach 117th Streets. The identity of the victim is either unknown or being withheld pending no-

units responded to the report of an unidentified person missing in the water. It wasn't until long after dark that the search was suspended. The recovery attempt continued, on a smaller scale on Thursday with no suc-

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birthday. Shortly before 3 p.m. the crowd erupted in applause as the dining room door swung open and Diane walked into the room accompanied by her husband, Charles. Despite being wide-eyed and open-mouthed, it only took Diane a few seconds to figure out that she was the guest of honor at this unexpected soiree and she responded as any loving wife would do - she immediately turned to her beloved husband Charles socking him right in the chest and exclaiming, "I'll kill you!" Music suddenly filled the room as Diane, after quickly regaining her composure, strode through the gathering of well-wishers greeting all her well-wishes.

Personally speaking, the highlight of the party was a conversation with a disabled elderly Broad Chan-

nel yachtsman I had out on the yacht club's back deck.

The gentleman was missing a leg, had a hook for a right hand and was sporting an eye patch. When I asked what happened to his leg he responded, “a gator bit off me leg while I was bur ying gold in Florida.” I then asked what happened to his hand.

“A shark bit me hand off while I was throwing the gator back into the water.”

Amazed at the old man's courage, I asked how he lost his eye. “A seagull shit in me eye.” That threw me for a loop and I stated, "A bird shit in your eye and you lost it?” The old man simply smiled and said, " You have to understand, it was my first day with the hook!" But I digress.

The rest of the day was spent by all enjoying the resplendent feast of food and drink steeped in the

always enjoyable warmth of that which can only be realized in the company of close family and friends. Kudos to Charles Arnemann for arranging this terrific party for his wife and keeping her in the dark about it for the past several weeks - no small feat! But then again, Charles is old school and will quickly tell you that the best way to remember your wife's birthday is to forget it once. As for me I am a great believer in statistics which show that those with the most birthdays usually live the longest.

Speaking of Yacht Clubs in the Channel, this coming weekend the Iroquois Yacht Club will be hosting an engagement party in honor of Chris Horn and his lovely betrothed, Mea-

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 Beach 106th Concession Celebrate honey with demonstrations, tastings, products, costume contest, music, art, film and more.

Thurs, Sept. 21 & Weds, Sept 27, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Q-TIP PAINTING Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Use a q-tip to paint what you see as you visit the outdoors at the refuge.

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H & T TEAM LLC. Filed 7/17/17. Office: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 1142-03 Cherry Ave, Flushing, NY 11355. Purpose: General.

CHANNEL BRAT LLC Articles of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 06/12/2017. Office in Queens Co. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to P.O. BOX 940056, Rockaway Park, NY 11694. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Raising Tito LLC, Art. of Org. filed with Secâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;y of State (SSNY) on 8/4/17. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to 225-24 104th Ave., Queens Village, NY 11429. Purpose: any lawful activities.

Skyview Eyecare Optical LLC. Filed 4/28/17. Office: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: C/O Andrew Bell, 13107 40th Rd Ste E.23, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: General.

Notice of formation of Mad Props Creative Studio, LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY on 6/29/2017 (SSNY). Office location: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC to: 1047 47th Avenue, Ste. 1R, Long Island City, NY 11101.

Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of formation of LJA Fashion, LLC, a limited liability company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 07/24/2017. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 3606 Ditmars Blvd, Apt 3R, Astoria, NY 11105. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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Far Rock Gets Sewer Upgrade The NYC Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Design and Construction (DDC) announced that construction has recently been completed on a $25M infrastructure upgrade project in Far Rockaway. Work included the installation of new storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, and catch basins to help improve drainage, reduce street flooding and ensure a reliable supply of water for the future.

Funding for the project was provided by DEP, and DDC managed the construction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The tragedy of Superstorm Sandy highlighted the severe infrastructure needs across the peninsula. With more than $200M in investments coming into the Downtown Far Rockaway area through the neighborhood redevelopment plan, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even more critical that our neighborhoods have a solid foundation with new storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, and catch basins,â&#x20AC;? Councilman Donovan Richards said in a

press release.

As part of the project, 5,230 linear feet of storm sewers, along with an outfall at Chandler Street, and 7,978 linear feet of sanitary sewers were installed along portions of Pinson Street, Battery Road, Chandler Street, Nameoke Avenue, McBride Street, Dix Avenue, Mott Avenue, Grassmere Terrace, Hollywood Court, Regina Avenue and Gipson Street. While the roadway was open to install the sewers, 7,168 linear feet of new, stronger ductile iron water mains were also built to replace old cast iron pipes, improving water distribution in the area.

Construction also included 79 catch basins to drain storm water from roadways and 24 fire hydrants were added to ensure that firefighters have access to the water supply. Final restoration included the repaving of more than 18,500 square yards of roadway, as well as the planting of 55 trees that will bring shade and better air quality to the neighborhood.

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HOUSTON, WE HAVE A SOLUTION Continued from Page 3 one day,” Johnson said. The community came out strong to support the effort, but one donation in particular stood out to Johnson.

“Terrence Marten is a 15-year-old whose house burned down during Sandy. He heard I was going down to Texas and said he worked over the summer and wanted to contribute. He wrote a letter to the recipient and explained his situation and how he felt the need to help. He gave me that letter with $250 worth of gift cards in the envelope,” Johnson said.

On September 7, the men hit the road. “People were still stopping by my house with stuff after we left,” Johnson said, adding that his wife was able to put the donations in the bank so he could retrieve them and pass them along while down South.

After a three-day trip that included a stop in Kentucky where Johnson had dinner with a young man that he had donated bone marrow to in 1996, a slight vehicle malfunction that required fixing, and a dinner with Smith and Gwillym in Memphis, who were on their way back to New York after taking care of things down in Houston, Carlin and Johnson arrived in Texas themselves.

The men didn’t head down south without a destination. Peggy’s cousin offered them a place to stay in Katy, Texas and Johnson’s sister-in-law, Kate Johnson guided them to a direct contact in the affected area. “Kate had a roommate from college living down there, Samantha,” Johnson said. “We found that Samantha’s house was okay, but her mother’s house was flooded, so that was going to be our original destination. However when we got there, we found Mormon Helping Hands had beaten us to it and took care of everything. So Samantha directed us to one of her high school friends—Maria Sotolongo.”

“They immediately started. I was lost but they said, ‘here’s what we’re gonna do,’” Sotolongo said. The men found a table and chairs in Sotolongo’s garage, which they cleaned and set up as a staging area for her to lay out valuables and things of importance, so they could

John Carlin, Maria Sotolongo and George Johnson in Houston

determine what was salvageable and what would need to be tossed. “Having them there for that first day after entering my home was the greatest gift I could have gotten. But the gift kept coming,” Sotolongo said.

Over the next few days, Johnson and Carlin were not alone.

“That first day we were carrying out wet furniture and bedding so we made a call to a contact we got from Adam, to the guys at Rugbyrelief.org. They sent us three barbarians that worked like animals. Here we were slipping and sliding in our work boots and they showed up in cowboy boots and got to work,” Johnson said.

“It wasn’t the first rodeo for these Texans,” Carlin joked.

“The next day, a guy name Trey Wakefield from Saint John Vianney Church showed and he brought a generator and fans, shovels, tools, bleach, and another guy and they worked like animals,” Johnson continued.

“We thought we’d get there and it wouldn’t be so hard, but we had a lot to carry out and

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the mold was unbelievable. The task before us was daunting, so the timing couldn’t have been better with these guys showing up. Every day our crew got bigger and bigger. It was great to see the community come together,” Carlin said.

Over the course of five days, Carlin, Johnson and the crew that had formed were able to remove all the flooded contents of the home, plus rip out tiled and hardwood floors, walls, bathroom fixtures and more. “They really made us progress a lot faster. We’ve seen other neighbors’ homes and they didn’t make as much progress as we did and it wouldn’t have happened without the help of John and George,” Sotolongo said.

In between helping out the Sotolongos, Carlin and Johnson found time to distribute the donations from those in Rockaway to neighbors, including Sotolongo’s brother who lived a few doors down, local church groups, schools and others in the hardest-hit areas of Houston. Margaret Buckley,

The Rockaway Times a friend of Johnson’s wife also put them in touch with Christine Langeland, the assistant principal at St. Ambrose Catholic School in Houston. “Christine said their school wasn’t flooded, but we gave her about a thousand dollars in gift cards and she brought it to those at St. Francis of Assissi, which had four feet of water and the students there won’t be able to return for a year,” Johnson said.

On Thursday, September 14, Johnson and Carlin had to board their flight back to New York. Before leaving, they left Sotolongo with some donations, including the letter and gift cards from Terrence Marten, plus an extra special gift. “The last day they were there, they tell me they’re giving me the truck they drove,” Sotolongo said, adding that her family had lost both of their cars to the flooding. “I’m standing by my six-foot high pile of belongings on the curb and they tell me this. I thought I was going to faint. I was overcome with the most unbelievable feeling of joy,” she said.

“They were such a strong source, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. They were ready to help in any way possible and we had no doubt in our minds that they knew what they were doing. They were so humble and brought so much humor to the situation and everyone that met them was touched.

They really brought life to the whole community. My nieces told me that they want to be just like them one day. I can’t tell you the effect they had. Even though they’re not here in Houston, we feel their presence. Everybody is talking about John and George,” Sotolongo said. “It was amazing to be one with your community of Rockaway. We feel Rockaway here in Houston.”

If you’d like to continue to help Houston, Carlin and Johnson suggest making donations to St. Francis of Assissi Church by contacting Langeland at clangeland@sashornets.org, Saint John Vianney Catholic Church by contacting Deborah Alvarenga at dalvarenga@stjohnvianney.org or donating to Rugby Relief at www.Rugbyrelief.org.

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Our days of the Rockaway Groan, (succinctly coined by Rockaway Times Publisher, Kevin Boyle) are almost over, but don’t weep, there’s still much to enjoy! The boardwalk concessions and other local hotspots are still hopping with fabulous live music, theater and arts. So stick around, there’s still a lot to do on the Rock!

LIVE MUSIC: Friday, September 22 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Set sail to the weekend with 3 Sheets to the Wind as they play their last summer 2017 blowout at Caracas. Don’t drift around, steer yourself straight to the boardwalk as they perform all your favorite 60s and 70s classic rock and blues "Fer yer listenin' pleasure!"

Beach 106th Concession Friday, September 22 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The rebellious Basement Dwellers host fellow South Brooklynite rocker, Kevin Rawdon’s “Moss” album release party at the Rockaway Theatre Company. Get ready for a wild night of rock in all its extremes from South Brooklyn’s finest.

Band lineup: Passive Aggressive at 7 p.m., Swinging Riot at 8 p.m., Field Goal at 9 p.m. and guest of honor, Kevin Rawdon with band at 10 p.m.

RTC’s Post Theatre, Fort Tilden Friday, September 22 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Locals — come out and help seafaring acoustic gypsy soul band, Stell & Snuggs pay it forward as they host the Rockaway Helping St. Maarten #hurricaneirma Concert at the Brewery.

Get ready for an eclectic night of entertainment with performances by the duo, fire dancing

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203 Beach 116th Street first day of fall by grooving to the smooth blues and jazz from Sunday, September 24 the eponymous Tim Otto’s Free 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Beach 90th Street & Rockaway course, guitarist extraordinaire, Jammin' Jon, and Irish crooner, Beach Blvd.

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Continue the revelry at the talents!

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Enjoy a night on the bay at the Breezy Point BayHouse with Johnny Simms, Kerry Kearney and Friends and special guest Jimmy Lynch!

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to all media. $35 entry fee for a maximum of six works. Submissions must be received by October 20. For further info, visit: www.rockawayartistsalliance. org/upcoming-exhibitions, call 718-474-0861 or email: info@ raanyc.org sTudio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rockaway Artist Alliance Oils & Acrylics Painting Class with instructor, Joseph Perez (www.seapainter.net). Students bring their own supplies. Pay-As-You-Go. $20 RAA Member / $30 Non-member sTudio 6 Gallery, Fort Tilden RAA offers a wide variety of art classes, including Oils & Acrylics Painting and Screen Printing. To receive weekly updates on series of classes and one-time workshops, email: j.dalid@raanyc. org and or call 718-474-0861 Saturdays and Sundays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

On weekends through October 8, the Rockaway Artists Alliance showcases its Salon Show 2017. This non-juried exhibition features artists displaying a variety of themes and mediums, including but not limited to painting, watercolor, photography, print, poetry and literature and sculpture. For further info, call 718-474-0861 or email: info@raanyc.org sTudio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden Theater in Rockaway (Yes, Rockaway has its own theater company!)

Tickets for Rockaway Theatre Company’s grand production of The Elephant Man are now up for sale. Tickets sell quickly, so seize the chance to get your hands on some! The Elephant Man will be showing September 21, 22, 23, 24. See why NYC theater critics are declaring this theatrical production a mustsee for all. Visit: www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org Got info on live music and art exhibitions coming up in Rockaway and Broad Channel? Send it to kami@rockawaytimes.com

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

WHAT AN EPIC DAY! The Rockaway Beach Bodysurfing Contest on Saturday, September 9, was a YUGE success. One of the most gorgeous days of the year, spectacular surf in the five to seven foot range, thanks to Hurricane Irma, and the stoke level of the contestants and spectators was through the roof. There were a total of 72 contestants and it was no easy feat in the rough ocean.

They came in all sizes, and what’s great about this contest is that they’re all competing against the ocean as equals, no divisions. The event went super smooth, banging out the heats one after another and the organization of the heat lineups

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was done meticulously by the owners of the event, Rockaway Beach Bodysurfing Underground, run by Jeremy Jones, Michael Poindexter, John Wagner and Claire Hilger. Honorable mentions go to Charlie for making a very impressive heat board, and the volunteers Kristi Dickerson & Lois Pyanowski who helped tabulate and check out the guys.

1st Place – Ryan Kent 2nd Place – Paul Scmidt

By Ryan Struck 3rd Place – Sandon Karinsky 4th Place – Thomas Oswald 5th Place – Raj Shiwah 6th Place – Vava Ribieru And, of course, my honorable mention goes to my 12-year-old Parker Karinsky, who was dwarfed by the “men” and managed to make it to the semi-finals.

Big thanks to Rippers for sponsoring the after party and also to Ryan McNeil who created a special beer for the after party that was free to all who were involved. A super epic day!

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Poseidon Reigns on The 3rd Annual Poseidon’s Parade was bigger and better than ever. Dozens of groups turned up with their best mermaid-inspired or nautical looks and Rockaway showed its creative side with massive homemade floats, choreographed dance routines, musical performances and more. Congratulations to Casey Brouder and the Rockaway Mermaid Brigade, along with the Department of Parks and Recreation for ending summer with a big splash on the boardwalk on Saturday, September 16. For those who missed it, we’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Thanks to John Cori, Mark Eidinger, Doug MacLeod, Katie McFadden, Paul Lurrie, Nick Dantona and Mark Mosrie for these great shots!

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$279 per month 36 month lease. 200A Group, 2.0L 4 Cyl Engine, Moonroof, Select Plus Package, Remote Start, P/S, A/C and More! MSRP $40,165, VIN#5LHUL71486, $4,909 Due at Inception Includes 1st Month Payment $3,995 Down Payment, $645 Bank Fee, $0 Security Deposit. For those who qualify $2750 RCL Cash. Tax, Title MV fees add’l. Expires 9/30/17.

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JBBB Snowflake League Opening Day Roundup

By The Commissioner's Office

Opening Day for the Snowflake League was great for weather but took place on a day that will never be forgotten.

League play opened on 9/11 with Marine Park taking on the Alchoballics. The Commissioner's Office took it upon themselves to hold a pregame ceremony in honor of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. All players and spectators alike faced the flag, as the Star Spangled Banner was played loud and proud. Following the national anthem, everyone stood for a ten second moment of silence and then cheered loudly as it was time to begin the season. We'd like to say kudos to Marine Park and the Alchoballics for

volunteering to play on such a bittersweet day.

And finally, everyone at the Snowflake League would like to thank the bosses of DJ's @ Work for donating their equipment so that we could hold the pre-game festivities.

In the famous words of Uncle Jesse, "Have Mercy!!!" Game one between Marine Park and the Alchoballics was a pitcher's duel until a crucial error opened up the flood gates - a three run homer followed and a few more sprinkled on top. Game two was more of the same but it ended an inning earlier.

Two mercies for a sweep!

Marine Park won both games 12-0. Tuesday night's double-dip had some solid games. The first game between Ruffle Bar and the Black Sox was close until Ruffle Bar

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Wednesday night action took place after Mother Nature took its wrath out on the field. Big shout-out to Ambro for wheel-barreling countless loads of dirt over to the field to help shore

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up the puddles. The first game between the Sons of Pitches and Rock Fam saw little to no offense as the S.O.P. shut out their opponent 5-0. The second game saw the bats wake up a bit for both squads. Rock Fam took a five run lead into the final frame and escaped with a 12-11 victory after two in-the-park dingers.

Banana split for Wednesday. Thursday night saw Allstate and the Cereal Killers play two. The first

game saw the Cereal Killers score eight runs in the second inning, which was the only offense they needed. Game two saw Allstate jump out to an early 4-0 lead but a lead they would soon relinquish. The final frame was exciting as Allstate was trailing but had bases loaded and no outs.

Unfortunately, all they could muster was a sacrifice fly and then hit into a game-ending double play. Cereal Killers take both 10-2 & 8-5. Thanks to the umps and players for a great first week.

Standings (based on head-to-head match-up and run differential): Marine Park 2-0 Ruffle Bar 2-0 Cereal Killers 2-0 Sons of Pitches 1-1 Rock Fam 1-1 Allstate 0-2 Black Sox 0-2 Alchoballics 0-2

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