BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP 59 JU4NE0 5 - JUNE 11, 2014 • BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP • SEPT5E9MBER 2 - SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 To reach Ted General via the Internet, his e-mail address is: [email protected]. SPEAKING SPEAKING BY BY THEODORE THEODORE GENERAL GENERAL decked headline Revolutionary War POWs remembered New school to host rst council meeting The actual remains of 11,500 sailors, soldiers and merchant mariners from the American Revolutionary War are entombed in a large crypt under the 149-foot-tall Prison Ship Martyrs Monument on the top of the hill in Fort Greene Park. This past Saturday morning, August Green-Wood Cemetery kicked off its sesquicentennial to host commemoration of rst the council meeting 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 27, officers, directors and members of the Society of Old Brooklynites gathered at the base of this historic, towering edifice. It was designed by famed architect Stanford White. When erected in 1908, it was the highest free-standing Doric dress. We column tagged in along the for the grand procession that passed throughout the cemetery world! On these hallowed and by candlelit graves of grounds, the fallen soldiers from both sides of society the conflict.paid As we tribute trekked through to the the pathways,unsung there were uniformed re-enactors --patriots soldiers who standing were guard, musicians captured and and singers incarcerated performing aboard Civil War songs. decrepit The event drew British thousands of relatives, Civil War buffs, amateur prison ships historians under and genealogists,the most local horrendous, residents and hundreds of out-oftowners. and almost According sub-human conditions to cemetery historian, for their BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP/ Photos by Ted General Tom Kane’s parents holding the new sign. author and attorney J e f f r e y Richman, 4,600 Civil War veterans BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP/Photo by Ted General George Washington accompanied by his aide de camp at Green- Wood battle commemoration. failure to swear allegiance to the British Crown. When they died, they were tossed overboard or placed in shallow sandy are graves along Wallabout Bay. Please see the website www.prisonshipmartyrs. 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 com for an extended history of this site. The day’s program also commemorated the 240th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn. Keynote speaker there were for the event was noted Revolutionary encampments of Union and Confederate re-enactors who pitched tents near the main gate, on both Sunday and Memorial Day. While stepping War re-enactor Norman Goben. Marine Corps veteran and Vice President of the 84th Precinct Community Council Anthony Ibelli led the along in the nighttime procession, we came across Susan Pulaski, a former president of the Bay Ridge Historical Society and a committee Pledge of Allegiance. The national anthem was sung by Madison Marie McIntoch of the Martha Cardona Opera chair Company.at Community The invocation and benediction were delivered by the Reverend Edwin Colon, pastor of the New Baptist Temple in Downtown Brooklyn. FDNY’s elite Ceremonial Honor Guard and Pipe and Drum Band opened the ceremonies. (My sincere thanks to FDNY Chief of the Department Board Ten. Obviously, pleased with the big turnout, was 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 Tuesday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the club room adjacent to St. Patrick’s school gymnasium at 97th Street and Fourth Avenue. ••• More news from St. Patrick’s. On Sunday, June 5, after a 2 p.m. special concert in St. Patrick’s Church, there will be an unveiling and dedication of a portrait of the late Maestro Aldo Bruschi in the 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 chairperson of the Kassenbrock Brothers Memorial Scholarship Fund. Also in Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW Photo courtesy of Jude Lassow Panela needs a loving home. JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His unique methods work. Many cats are saved from a trip to a kill shelter. Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, we do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years old. We will not scratch or damage your furniture. Hi, I am Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. I love to be affectionate, and play with my toys; you would think I was a kitten. I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe allergies and is no longer able to keep us. I hope to join your loving family. You will not be disappointed…Hello there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly, loving boy. I love to snuggle up, play with my toys, act silly and am great with animals and people. Please call our mommy, Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA – three year old, spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate cats need new home due to legal action against a tenant. These wonderful, loving cats, which are loved,are white with some black or gray, and two would love to go to a good home as a pair. They are brothers and sister rescued as kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo cat, is a big couch potato and very laid back. Contact Troyens44@ yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired cat in search of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 years old but still have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly an indoor cat. I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise. I only have back claws. I have been living with my mom all these years, but now there is a toddler. The baby is sweet, but I am not used to pinching fingers that grab my tail. I need a space where I can be the queen. Can you find a place for me in your quiet home?” Kim 718-344-9697 PURRFECT MEWS: All of Jenny’s rescued kitties have been adopted into loving homes. GENERALLY 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 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 encampments of Union and Confederate re-enactors who pitched tents near the main gate, on both Sunday and Memorial Day. While stepping along in the nighttime procession, we came across Susan Pulaski, a former president of the Bay Ridge Historical Society and a committee chair at Community Board Ten. Obviously, pleased with the big turnout, was 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., in the club room adjacent to St. Patrick’s school gymnasium at 97th Street and Fourth Avenue. ••• More news from St. Patrick’s. On Sunday, June 5, after a 2 p.m. special concert in St. Patrick’s Church, there will be an unveiling and dedication of a portrait of the late Maestro Aldo Bruschi in the 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 chairperson of the Kassenbrock Brothers Memorial Scholarship Fund. Also in Muffin’s Pet Connection email: [email protected] By JUDE LASSOW JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His unique methods work. Many cats are saved from a trip to a kill shelter. Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, we do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years old. We will not scratch or damage your furniture. Hi, I am Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. I love to be affectionate, and play with my toys; you would think I was a kitten. I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe allergies and is no longer able to keep us. I hope to join your loving family. You will not be disappointed…Hello there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly, loving boy. I love to snuggle up, play with my toys, act silly and am great with animals and people. Please call our mommy, Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA – three year old, spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate cats need new home due to legal action against a tenant. These wonderful, loving cats, which are loved, are white with some black or gray, and two would love to go to a good home as a pair. They are brothers and sister rescued as kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo cat, is a big couch potato and very laid back.Contact Troyens44@ yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired cat in search of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 years old but still have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly an indoor cat. I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise. I only have back claws. I have been living with my mom all these years, but now there is a toddler. The baby is sweet, but I am not used to pinching fingers that grab my tail. I need a space where I can be the queen. Can you find a place for me in your quiet home?” Kim 718-344-9697 PURRFECT MEWS: All of Jenny’s rescued kitties have been adopted into loving homes. GENERALLY 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 I am super mellow, and a very low maintenance kitty. I am okay with cats, dogs and children. However, I would especially enjoy being the only cat in the house. That would be my preference. “I am an easy cat to take, as I am meticulously clean. I am looking for a new home, a life-long friend. I am looking for YOU. Would you like to come and meet me? Look into my stunning yellow eyes, and I’ll capture your loving heart. This could be the start of a new friendship. I am purrfect for you. I am spayed with my vaccinations and micro chipped.” Please contact [email protected]. *** Photo courtesy of Jude Lassow Panela needs a loving home. Zani’s Furry Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profi t organization committed to rescuing companion animals from New York City shelters where, unfortunately, they are at signifi cant risk for euthanasia due to overcrowding. Beyond directly helping the animals they save, their rescue creates space at the shelter—thus giving another shelter cat or dog an opportunity to await a chance for adoption or rescue and thereby potentially saving yet another life. The group’s mission is to help you fi nd the perfect furry companion for your family and to help every animal they rescue fi nd the forever home it deserves. The group’s foster home network allows it to become fully familiar with each of the available cats and dogs and helps ensure the best possible match with adoptive families. Zani’s Furry Friends is a member of the Mayor’s Alliance and a New Hope Partner with the Animal Care & Control of New York City. There are Cat and Dog Adoptions Every Sunday at Petco, 1280 Lexington Avenue, between East 86th and East 87th Streets in Manhattan from 12:30- 5:30pm. Hope to see you soon. *** HEY JUDE...WOOF WOOF: “I am heartbroken to give up my two half-Pointer-mix, 10-month-old pups. Sabrina and Tyson love to play ball and run around. Both pups love people, are lap dogs, love to sit with you. Sabrina gives kisses but sometimes gives a little love bite before kisses. She hates the vacuum and barks at it. Tyson loves people, loves to play and watch his sister play ball. He loves to play tug of war. They are lap pups. He also makes noises like Chewbacca from ‘Star Wars.’ It is very cute. I am in Lynbrook, New York.” – Jackie, 516-6980-5669. Community 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 Executive Rob Astorino, the state GOP’s candidate for governor. He has been tapped as the county’s “Man of the Year.” Other honorees include former GOP Assembly Candidate Tom McCarthy as “Counselor of the Year,” past City Council candidate and President of the Brooklyn Young Republicans Russell Gallo as “Young Republican of the Year,” plus the following ladies, as “Women of the Year” Phyllis Carbo, Francenia Hall, Joan Braunstein and Mary John. Tickets are $200 a pop and available at www.BrooklynGOP.com. Members of the Society of Old Brooklynites march in the recent Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade with Society President and Brooklyn Historian Ron Schweiger, center. Jim Leonard for providing this extraordinary unit.) Craig Gabrian, who heads the Young Dancers in Repertory, performed an interpretive dance highlighting the sorrowful plight of the imprisoned martyrs. DAR Regent and society Director Wilhelmena Rhodes Kelly read a proclamation on behalf of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. Also extending brief remarks were Assemblymember Walter Mosley, City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, Fort Greene Parks Conservatory Chair Charles Jarden, and Brooklyn Parks Chief of Staff Marty Maher. Program Emcee Michael Spinner conducted the Maritime Piping ceremony which included the shrill of the Bosun’s pipe, Taps and the tolling of eight slow bells by your correspondent with Society Treasurer Sherman Silverman. As the Navy Hymn (“Eternal Father”) played, a wreath was walked to the base of the monument by former City Commissioner Myrtle Whitmore and Silverman. *** The next day, we were at Green- Wood Cemetery for its annual Battle of Brooklyn commemoration with the Battle of Brooklyn Memorial Society. Prior to the ceremony on the top of Battle Hill, the highest geographic point in Brooklyn, British and American Colonial militia re-enactors engaged in a battle skirmish with cannon and musket fire, swords and horseback combatants, near the 25th Street entrance to the cemetery. Later in the day, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Band led a parade up to Battle Hill. At the commemorative ceremony, Eric Kramer, president of the society, gave opening remarks, greeting was extended by attorney and Green- Wood Historian Jeff Richman. The Reverend Kathleen Salisbury of St. Ann and Holy Trinity Church gave the invocation and benediction. The main speaker was Joseph McCarthy, director of the movie “The Brave Man.” The national anthem, Taps and “Amazing Grace” were played by the Regimental Band. The Battle of Brooklyn (aka Battle of Long Island) was the first and largest battle fought after the signing of the Declaration of Independence was announced. The bloodiest battle of the American Revolution was fought across the hills of Greenwood and the swamps of the Gowanus. SUMMER ADOPTION JAMBOREE -- These lovely house pets need immediate homes. Due to the sudden death of their daddy, Precious the Pit Bull and Patches the kitty are desperately seeking a new home. Raised with love and affection, this darling dog and cutie-pie cat are now all alone, and facing eviction from the only home they have ever known. “Woof Woof -- my name is Precious the pretty Pit. I am a four to five-year-old unspayed female. I am very scared now, as my deceased daddy left us two days ago. We are all alone and not sure of our fate. I love cats and long walks. I need some socializing as my daddy was ill for a long time, and did not take me out to meet my other doggie friends. I would love to find another mommy and daddy. I promise to give you unconditional love and be your best buddy for life. All I need is a chance for someone to help me now and show me the ropes.” “Meeeows, my name is Patches, a dark gray and white tuxedo, full figure kitty. I am four to five years old and fixed. There is lots of me to love and fuss over. I dearly loved my dad. I am heartbroken that he passed away and can no longer sit with me and play. He was so good to me, and gave me lots of treats. And yes, I need to lose some weight, purrs. “I would love to find another forever home with someone who loves me the way my dad did. I promise to love you forever. Please give me a chance. I am frightened, as I do not know what is going on. Please contact Donna at 718-490-7055. I do not want to go the city kill shelter. I want to live! Hope to meet you soon. Thank you. and God Bless!” *** “Hi, I am Precious, a.k.a. Debbie, and I am an eight-year-old long-haired black cat my mom found in her Park Slope backyard in 2014. I was so lucky that she took me in, took care of me, brought me to the vet, and let me stay as long as she could. I am pretty adorable, humble, and funny, as my mother is constantly laughing when I am around (is she laughing at me or with me?!). “We play, talk a lot and I follow her all over because she loves the company. So do I! I am always there at the door to greet her. I even made friends with her other two backyard rescued cats. My mom was just offered a cheaper, subsidized apartment that is better for her. She is disabled, and has to accept it. Sadly, she can only take two of us with her. “She thought I would make another wonderful person very happy. I need a new mom or dad, fast! Could that be YOU? Please, if you are thinking about adopting a kitty, call or text my mother Karen, at 718-669-3714, ASAP. Thanks. I hope to meet you soon. We could be BFF.” *** END-OF-THE-SUMMER SPECIAL: Spay/neuter a cat or dog...$3 off any Muffin’s low-cost certificates. Vaccinations, blood tests, antibiotics,pain meds, etc. are NOT INCLUDED with certificate. Consult with the veterinarian first. To purchase a certificate, Call 718-833-7988 Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please mention that you read about Muffin’s end-of-summer specials in The Brooklyn Spectator, The Home Reporter or the digital edition of the newspapers. Have a Special September. 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 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 JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His unique methods work. Many cats are saved from a trip to a kill shelter. Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, we do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years old. We will not scratch or damage your furniture.Hi, I am Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. I love to be affectionate, and play with my toys; you would think I was a kitten. I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe allergies and is no longer able to keep us. I hope to join your loving family. You will not be disappointed…Hello there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly, loving boy. I love to snuggle up, play with my toys, act silly and am great with animals and people. Please call our mommy, Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA – three year old, spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate cats need new home due to legal action against a tenant. These wonderful, loving cats, which are loved, are white with some black or gray, and two would love to go to a good home as a pair. They are brothers and sister rescued as kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo cat, is a big couch potato and very laid back. Contact Troyens44@ yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired cat in search of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 years old but still have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly an indoor cat. I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise. I only have back claws. I have been living with my mom all these GENERALLY THODORE GENERAL To reach Ted General via the Internet, his e-mail address is: [email protected]. BY THEODORE GENERAL 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 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 JACKSON GALAXY: “My Cat From Hell” TV program is seen on Animal Planet Saturday nights showing a calm behaviorist at a cat’s worst! His unique methods work. Many cats are saved from a trip to a kill shelter. Hissing, spitting, biting cats make eye contact with Jackson, and trust and hope begin... HEY JUDE: “Even though we live together, we do not have to be adopted together. We are nine years old. We will not scratch or damage your furniture. Hi, I am Raven, a sweet, little girl who is half Siamese. I love to be affectionate, and play with my toys; you would think I was a kitten.I will give you all the love and attention you seek. I am spayed, housebroken. Unfortunately we are seeking a new home because my mommy has severe allergies and is no longer able to keep us. I hope to join your loving family. You will not be disappointed…Hello there, I am Figaro a tuxedo cat, cuddly, loving boy. I love to snuggle up, play with my toys, act silly and am great with animals and people. Please call our mommy, Stephanie 732-864-5990.” JASPER, DARWIN, AND VESTA – three year old, spayed, neutered with shots, affectionate cats need new home due to legal action against a tenant. These wonderful, loving cats, which are loved, are white with some black or gray, and two would love to go to a good home as a pair. They are brothers and sister rescued as kittens from a backyard. Mistie, a tuxedo cat, is a big couch potato and very laid back.Contact Troyens44@ yahoo.com. “Hi, I’m Tali, a gorgeous, white long-haired cat in search of a new home to call my own. I’m 11 years old but still have quite a lot of spunk left. I’m strictly an indoor cat. I won’t scratch your furniture up, I promise. I only have back claws. I have been living with my mom all these years, but now there is a toddler. The baby is sweet, but I GENERALLY SPEAKING THODORE GENERAL 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 I am super mellow, and a very low maintenance kitty. I am okay with cats, dogs and children. However, I would especially enjoy being the only cat in the house. That would be my preference. “I am an easy cat to take, as I am meticulously clean. I am looking for a new home, a life-long friend. I am looking for YOU. Would you like to come and meet me? Look into my stunning yellow eyes, and I’ll capture your loving heart. This could be the start of a new friendship. I am purrfect for you. I am spayed with my vaccinations and micro chipped.” Please contact [email protected]. *** Zani’s Furry Friends is a 501(c)3 non-profi t organization committed to rescuing companion animals from New York City shelters where, unfortunately, they are at signifi cant risk for euthanasia due to overcrowding. Beyond directly helping the animals they save, their rescue creates space at the shelter—thus giving another shelter cat or dog an opportunity to await a chance for adoption or rescue and thereby potentially saving yet another life. The group’s mission is to help you fi nd the perfect furry companion for your family and to help every animal they rescue fi nd the forever home it deserves. The group’s foster home network allows it to become fully familiar with each of the available cats and dogs and helps ensure the best possible match with adoptive families. Zani’s Furry Friends is a member of the Mayor’s Alliance and a New Hope Partner with the Animal Care & Control of New York City. There are Cat and Dog Adoptions Every Sunday at Petco, 1280 Lexington Avenue, between East 86th and East 87th Streets in Manhattan from 12:30- 5:30pm. Hope to see you soon. Council 20, which is will be highlighting meeting agenda with a PAs that serve all 20. The laudatory Wednesday, June 7001 Fourth Avenue. opportunity for parents the interior of that was the Bay Church associate St. personal on hand to join associates on this Councilmember ensured the full Council wrote in the program, resident, Tom's and achievements the community he Marra sang and Bob Dylan. Kane * * * groups in the recent Memorial Day Parade Brookynites. The marching in every Parade since its 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 Photo courtesy of Jude Lassow Precious and Patches need loving homes.
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