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JUNE 5 - JUNE 11, 2014 • BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP Green-Wood Cemetery kicked off its sesquicentennial 32 APRIL 21 – APRIL 27, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP GENERALLY Good Friday procession over the Brooklyn Bridge JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From is seen on Animal Planet Saturday a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His work. Many cats are saved from a trip Hissing, spitting, biting cats make Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live not have to be adopted together. We We will not scratch or damage your Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half be affectionate, and play with my toys;I was a kitten. I will give you all the you seek. I am spayed, housebroken.are seeking a new home because my allergies and is no longer able to keep your loving family. You will not be disappointed…there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly,love to snuggle up, play with my toys,great with animals and people. Please Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate new home due to legal action against wonderful, loving cats, which are loved,some black or gray, and two would love home as a pair. They are brothers and kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo couch potato and very laid back.Contact yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise.back claws. I have been living with years, but now there is a toddler. The am not used to pinching fingers that grab JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From is seen on Animal Planet Saturday a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His work. Many cats are saved from a Hissing, spitting, biting cats make Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live not have to be adopted together. We We will not scratch or damage your Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half be affectionate, and play with my toys;I was a kitten. I will give you all the you seek. I am spayed, housebroken.are seeking a new home because my allergies and is no longer able to keep your loving family. You will not be disappointed…there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly,love to snuggle up, play with my toys,great with animals and people. Please Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate new home due to legal action against wonderful, loving cats, which are loved,some black or gray, and two would home as a pair. They are brothers and kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a couch potato and very laid back. Contact yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise.back claws. I have been living with years, but now there is a toddler. The GENERALLY GENERALLY SPEAKING To reach Ted General via the Internet, his e-mail address is: [email protected]. SPEAKING BY THEODORE GENERAL BY THEODORE GENERAL New school to host rst council meeting Community commemoration of the Photo courtesy Panela needs start of the Civil War this past Sunday with a posse of mounted cavalry, foot soldiers with muskets, bayonets, swords, sabers, color guards, drummers and ladies in Civil W a r - e r a dress. We tagged along for the grand procession that passed throughout the cemetery and by candlelit graves of fallen soldiers from both sides of the conflict. As we trekked through the pathways, there were uniformed re-enactors -- soldiers standing guard, musicians and singers performing Civil War songs. The event drew thousands of relatives, Civil War buffs, amateur historians and genealogists, local residents and hundreds of out-oftowners. According to cemetery historian, author and attorney J e f f r e y Richman, 4,600 Civil War veterans are buried in Green-Wood, making it the largest Civil War burial site in the north, even surpassing Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Also as part of the commemoration there were To reach Ted General via the Internet, his e-mail address is: [email protected]. To reach Ted General via the Internet, his e-mail address is: [email protected]. our good friend, Green-Wood Cemetery honcho Richard Moylan. On Memorial Day, the cemetery hosted its 13th annual free concert with the ISO Symphonic Band led by founder and director, Bay Ridge Maestro Brian Worsdale. Several members of the band are current and former graduates of Fort Hamilton High School. ••• Michael Connors, founding partner and president of the Connors and Sullivan law firm, is the new Kings County commander of the Catholic War Veterans. Last year, Connors received the “Veteran of the BROOKLYN Year” Award MEDIA from GROUP/ the Photos New by York Ted General State division Tom Kane’s of the CWV.parents holding The the Kings new County sign. Chapter is holding its annual dinner dance on Thursday evening, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the Polonaise Terrace, 150 Greenpoint Avenue. This year, the group will be honoring its National Commander Fred Schwally, New York State Commander J o h n Keyes and the past National Chaplain, F a t h e r Anthony Dell’Anno. Tickets are $75 per person. ••• Congressmember Michael Grimm will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, on school auditorium. Also congratulations to St. Patrick’s Pastor, Monsignor Joseph Nagle, who just marked his 40th anniversary as a member of the clergy. ••• BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP/Photos by Ted General Thousands take part in the Good Friday Procession across the Brooklyn Bridge. The Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association held its recent pre-show annual dinner at Chadwick’s Restaurant, 8822 Third Avenue. The dinner was hosted by Dr. Alice Farkouh, the past principal of FHHS and the current president of the Alumni Association. Farkouh is the Principal of the A. Fantis parochial school on Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Among the attendees were two past FHHS Assistant Principals David Whitebook and Tom Greene. Both are former presidents of the Bay Ridge Community Council, and Whitebook serves as a t r u s t e e and scholarship Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW BY THODORE GENERAL Single decked headline Green-Wood Cemetery kicked off its sesquicentennial commemoration of the start of the Civil War this past Sunday with a posse of mounted cavalry, foot soldiers with muskets, bayonets, swords, sabers, color guards, drummers and ladies in Civil W a r - e r a dress. We tagged along for the grand procession that passed throughout the cemetery and by candlelit graves of fallen soldiers from both sides of the conflict. As we trekked through the pathways, there were uniformed re-enactors -- soldiers standing guard, musicians and singers performing Civil War songs. The event drew thousands of relatives, Civil War buffs, amateur historians and genealogists, local residents and hundreds of out-oftowners. According to cemetery historian, author and attorney e f f r e y Richman, 4,600 Civil War veterans are buried in Green-Wood, making it the largest Civil War burial site in the north, even surpassing Gettysburg,Pennsylvania. Also as part of the commemoration there were encampments of Union and our good friend, Green-Wood Cemetery honcho Richard Moylan. On Memorial Day, the cemetery hosted its 13th annual free concert with the ISO Symphonic Band led by founder and director, Bay Ridge Maestro Brian Worsdale. Several members of the band are current and former graduates of Fort Hamilton High School. ••• Michael Connors, founding partner and president of the Connors and Sullivan law firm, is the new Kings County commander of the Catholic War Veterans. Last year, Connors received the “Veteran of the Year” Award from the New York State division of the CWV. The Kings County Chapter is holding its annual dinner dance on Thursday evening, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the Polonaise Terrace, 150 Greenpoint Avenue. This year, the group will be honoring its National Commander Fred Schwally, New York State Commander J o h n Keyes and the past National Chaplain, F a t h e r Anthony Dell’Anno. Tickets are $75 per person. ••• Congressmember Michael Grimm will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of St. Patrick’s Men’s Club, on Tuesday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m., school auditorium. Also congratulations to St.Patrick’s Pastor, Monsignor Joseph Nagle, who just marked his 40th anniversary as a member of the clergy. ••• The Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association held its recent pre-show annual dinner at Chadwick’s Restaurant, 8822 Third Avenue. The dinner was hosted by Dr. Alice Farkouh, the past principal of FHHS and the current president of the Alumni Association. Farkouh is the Principal of the A. Fantis parochial school on Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Among the attendees were two past FHHS Assistant Principals David Whitebook and Tom Greene. Both are former presidents of the Bay Ridge Community Council, and Whitebook serves as a t r u s t e e and scholarship Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW SPEAKING BY THODORE GENERAL Single decked headline MEEOW MEEOW... Hello there, “I am Panela, a fi ve-yearold, gray and white tuxedo kitty. I have the softest fur and am very sweet, but a little shy. Once I warm up to you, I like to read, watch TV, surf the net and most of the time will even help you with these things. I can also be happily by myself for long periods, but I am always available for play time at a moment’s notice. “My outstanding quality is that and a very low maintenance with cats, dogs and children. However,enjoy being the only cat in would be my preference. “I am an easy cat to take, as I clean. I am looking for a new friend. I am looking for YOU. Would and meet me? Look into my stunning and I’ll capture your loving heart. start of a new friendship. I am purrfect am spayed with my vaccinations and Please contact cats@zanisfurryfriends.*** Zani’s Furry Friends is a 501(c)committed to rescuing from New York City shelters they are at signifi cant risk due to overcrowding. Beyond directly animals they save, their rescue the shelter—thus giving another dog an opportunity to await a chance or rescue and thereby potentially life. The group’s mission is to help you furry companion for your family and animal they rescue fi nd the forever The group’s foster home network allows fully familiar with each of the available dogs and helps ensure the best possible adoptive families. Zani’s Furry Friends of the Mayor’s Alliance and a New with the Animal Care & Control of There are Cat and Dog Adoptions Petco, 1280 Lexington Avenue, between and East 87th Streets in Manhattan 5:30pm. Hope to see you soon. Education Council 20, which is headed by Laurie Windsor, will be highlighting its June monthly meeting agenda with a special salute to the PTA/PAs that serve all the public schools in District 20. The laudatory session will take place on Wednesday, June 11, at 7 p.m., at P.S./I.S. 30, 7001 Fourth Avenue. It will also be an opportunity for parents from other schools to see the interior of the district's newest school that was built on the former site of the Bay Ridge United Methodist Church aka the Green Church). * * * What an absolute terrific turnout for the street co-naming ceremonies in honor of the late, great Tom Kane. The block that Kane grew up on 88th street near Colonial Road was formally dedicated Tom Kane Way and was even blessed by Reverend Gerard Sauer, the pastor of St. Mel's Church, a former associate pastor at Bay Ridge's St. Patrick's Church and a personal friend. A host of dignitaries were on hand to join Kane's family, friends and associates on this auspicious occasion. City Councilmember Vinnie Gentile -- who ensured the full Council approved the co-naming, wrote in the program, "A lifelong Bay Ridge resident, Tom's tremendous contributions and achievements left an indelible mark on the community he loved so much." Close friend Frankie Marra sang and played "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan. Kane was a big, big Dylan fan! * * * Among the marching groups in the recent 147th annual Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade was the Society of Old Brookynites. The civic organization has been marching in every Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade since its founding in 1880. Its fi rst march was led by former Brooklyn Mayor John Ward Hunter, and the 2014 march was led by Society President and Brooklyn historian Ronald Schweiger. On Sunday, June 22, at 12:30 p.m., the society will be celebrating its 134th anniversary at the Bay Ridge Manor, 476 76th Street. The keynoter for the occasion will be society member and New York State Supreme Court Justice Arthur Schack who will be talking about the history of the Boy Scouts, prominent Eagle Scouts, and since he was a former attorney for Major League Baseball, a few hits, runs and strikes. Also on the program will be former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz discussing his new role as vice president of borough promotion and engagement for NYC and Co. The event is open to the public. Reservations are only $46 which includes a full sit-down dinner. Contact Sherman Silverman at 718-748- 3165 or send him a check payable to the Society of Old Brooklynites, 340 Marine Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209. * * * Former Science Assistant Principal and a past Bay Ridge Community Council President, Tom Greene was back at Denyse Wharf and the adjoining small beach under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge for his group's 25th Bi-Annual Wharf and Beach Cleanup. This year, he was joined by 75 high school and grade school volunteers. Greene continues to press efforts to establish a Marine Environmental Science Lab at the site. He is also currently a professor at Kingsborough College. Maria Makrinos, the new president of the Fort Hamilton High School Alumni Association, stopped, by bringing free doughnuts for all the volunteers. * * * The Kings County Republican Party is holding its 2014 Lincoln Day Reception and Dinner on Sunday, June 22, from noon to 3 p.m., at Gargiulo’s in Coney Island. Among the honored guests will be Westchester County We joined the thousands of Christian Good Friday worshipers who took part in this year's 22nd annual holy procession across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. The ceremonial event began at St. James Cathedral Basilica in Downtown Brooklyn. Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio presided over a prayer service and commemorated the First Station of the Cross. Then the congregants began their solemn journey over the Brooklyn Bridge, stopping at the Manhattan tower of the structure to mark the Second Station of the Cross with reflections, gospel readings and hymns. Next the participants stopped near City Hall to commemorate the Third Station, followed by a stop at Ground Zero in remembrance of the Fourth Station. The procession concluded with the Fifth Station at St. Peter's Church in lower Manhattan. Among the key leaders of the procession was Christopher Vath, the music director at Bay Ridge's St. Patrick's Church, who led the Communion and Liberation Choir. * * * Save the date! The Archbishop John Hughes Council of the Knights of Columbus at 1305 86th Street will be holding a charity car wash on Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cars $5, SUVs and trucks $10. All proceeds will go to fund local food banks. Congratulations to Agostino Iallonardo, an area school teacher who was recently elected Grand Knight of the Hughes Council. * * * The Bay Ridge Chapter of the AARP had as its guest speaker Doctor of Physical Therapy Jairo Abreu from NYU Lutheran Rehabilitation Services. He spoke about fall prevention and gave valuable tips about keeping homes free of trip hazards. Also speaking to the local AARPers was Elizabeth Sullivan, a retired NYPD sergeant who, now certified as a social worker, is serving as the adult day care supervisor at the St. Nicholas Home, on Ovington Avenue. Look for the AARP table at this paper's Senior Health and Financial Fitness Expo on Friday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Grand Ballroom of the Dyker Beach Golf Course, 1030 86th Street. Admission is free. Photo courtesy of Hughes Council Knights of Columbus Hughes Knights of Columbus Council Grand Knight Agostino Iallonardo (r.) with Council member Joseph Sbarra. 5/7/17


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