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Woodside On The Move Rallies For Our Kids

Lions Street Fair

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by Adrian Bordoni, WOTM Executive Director

With the support of hundreds of parents,students and Friends of WOTM, two verysuccessful rallies made it clear that the loss of800 placements in the After-school programs,and millions in funding, at P.S.11 and P.S.152will not be accepted quietly. The colorfulbanners, created by the students K-6th grade,stated “It’s 3 pm do you know where youchildren are?” and “ Kids that have nowhere togo, will go nowhere!”. These words inspiredthe chanting by the crowd, their energeticdisplay an emphatic rejection of the new CityBudget and its severe cuts to OST after-schoolprograms. WOTM’s Friend and largest funderof programs Councilman Jimmy Van Bramerled both rallies introducing principals Mr.Vitolo at P.S. 152 and Ms. Efkarpides at P.S.11. Both principals spoke about the quality ofthe programs and how eliminating these freeservices will affect hundreds of students andtheir families. Other staunch supporters, Con-gressman Joe Crowley and AssemblywomanMarge Markey spoke to the crowd, reflectingon the long history of WOTM programs inWoodside and how together with CouncilmanVan Bramer they will support any actionsneeded to restore funds to these afterschool

On Saturday May, 25th the Sunnyside / Woodside Lions Clubheld their annual street festival on Greenpoint Ave. between 43rd

St. and 48th St. The rising temperatures didn’t keep thesemembers away from their dedication to the Club.

Remembering The FallenPhotos by Joe Gurrado

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programs. The most revealing moments atboth rallies were the words of the students asthey asked to speak. At P.S. 152 a secondgrader, Jazmin Said, spoke clearly and proudlyof the help she receives with her homeworkand led the group in a chant of “Save Woodside

On The Move!”. At P.S. 11 the student bodyPresident, Sayed Ali spoke eloquently of thearts and crafts programs, the academic sup-port and the unique opportunities that futuregenerations of P.S. 11 students will never getto experience if the program is eliminated.From our unique Business Enterprise pro-gram, to presenting plays such as Grease,WOTM Staff treat the kids as part of theirfamilies, providing positive reinforcement,cheering their triumphs as they graduate, pass

exams and reach their academic milestones.Board officers Heather Strafer, President, andAl Volpe, Vice-president, spoke of the unwa-vering commitment to the community and thehope that restoration of funds will bring backthe 50 staff positions in jeopardy. The combi-nation of rallies, petitions signed, calls to 311are all elements in WOTM’s campaign tocontinue to serve Western Queens, providinga safe and welcoming environment all yearround for our children.

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by Rob MacKay

While heading back to hisfirehouse after responding to anunrelated call at about 5 a.m. onMay 19, McGowan — a 44th Streetresident who owns Fire-water Inn at 39-46Skillman Ave. with hisfamily — reportedlyheard screams from asmoke-filled, second-floor apartment in theUniversity Heights section of theBronx.

McGowan, 35, and colleagues

FF Mark Henesy, 30, and Lt.Michael Steo, 38, then busted intothe residence, where three petri-fied girls, ages 14, nine and five,were stuck in a doorless bedroomas a blaze raged from a stove in the

nearby kitchen. Each member ofNew York’s Bravest then grabbeda youngster and rushed throughflames and thick smoke to safety.

The girls, who had been homealone, were then taken to JacobiMedical Center, where they werein stable condition, recoveringfrom smoke inhalation.Sunnysideresident Mike Novak, who recently

made headlines for chas-ing away the perpetratorof an attempted rape on46th Street, had words ofpraise of McGowan.“[He] is a true hero in

every sense of the word,” saidNovak, who used to play darts atFirewater Inn. “He risked his ownlife to save three. God Bless Him.”

Longtime Sunnyside resident BrianMcGowan, a firefighter with Engine Co. 75in the Bronx, recently helped save three

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After high temperatures on MemorialDay weekend, the traditional start of thesummer season, Congresswoman CarolynMaloney (D-NY) announced that she is join-ing her colleague, Congressman BrianBilbray (R-CA), to introduce the MelanomaResearch Act of 2012, H.R. 5716. With skincancer and melanoma rates continuing toskyrocket in the United States, Representa-tives Maloney and Bilbray are introducingthe measure to establish a Skin Cancer Re-search Fund to support research conductedby the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

“With melanoma the most rapidly in-creasing form of cancer in America, theestablishment of a Skin Cancer ResearchFund is a good idea whose time has come.Boosting skin cancer research will aid ef-forts to prevent and treat melanomas andother cancers, and help increase publicawareness about protecting ourselves fromskin cancer,” said Congresswoman Maloney.

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deadly disease of skin cancer is often pre-ventable. Melanoma is now the most com-mon form of skin cancer among young adults,disproportionately striking women,” saidRepresentative Maloney.

Under the provisions of the Bilbray-Maloney legislation, the Skin Cancer Re-search Fund’s budget will be supported byexisting user fees levied on indoor tanningservices. These user fees were estimated tohave generated $54.4 million, according toa 2011 report by the Inspector General’soffice.

In addition to melanoma, the MelanomaResearch Act of 2012 will also underwriteNational Institutes of Health research onother types of skin cancer, including Actinickeratosis, Basal cell carcinoma, Kaposi’ssarcoma, and Squamous cell carcinoma. TheMelanoma Research Act is supported by theAmerican Cancer Society Cancer ActionNetwork, Melanoma Research Alliance andthe Melanoma Research Fund.

Lions President Awarded

Sunnyside/Woodside Lion’s President Norberto Saldana, is presented with a VolunteerAward from Anthony Matese, Director of Recreational Services at Queens Blvd. ExtendedCare. The Sunnyside/Woodside Lion’s Club has sponsored activities there for years as onepart of their Service to the Community.If you are interested in being part of this group, call 718-937-2448 for membership.

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Pathfinder Scouts Busy In May

by Peter A. Ross

Although the month is not yet over it hasbeen a busy month of May for Scouts in thePathfinder District of Queens. The week-end of April 27-29 saw a multitude of Scoutsfrom the District arrive to GNYC CampAlpine in Alpine, Bergen, New Jersey forthe Annual and much anticipated Camp-O-Ree this year. Run by members of BoyScout Troops 312 and 96 and lead by Co-Chairs Bruce Campbell and Ken Stone theevent had a Superhero theme and was appro-priately titled the Pathfinder District“Superee”. The events, all named aftercomic book heroes and villains, tested theboys on general scout skills including ar-chery shooting, orienteering, first aid, andphysical fitness and the not so standardsandwich making and blind-folded obstaclecourse. Woodside’s local boys, Troop 390,were there in force with 19 boys attendingand three patrols competing, each placing inat least one event. The Rattlesnakes, akaWonder Team, finished 1st in Daredevil’sObstacle Course and 2nd (tie) in the Alfred’sInfirmary event. The Screaming Eagles(aka The Super Crew) completed GreenArrow’s Shoot in 3rd place. The LooneyDragons (aka The Cowboys) placed 2nd (tie)in Alfred’s Infirmary, 3rd in Aquaman’sBazinger (a three man water balloon slingshot target shooting contest), and 3rd in theOverall weekend competition. Congratula-tions to “The Cowboys” and all the otherwinners and to Troops 312 and 96 for run-ning a successful weekend event, one that isalways a highlight in the calendars of theDistrict’s Troops.

On Tuesday May 8th the District held itsmonthly Round Table meeting for adults atthe Latter Day Saints Center in Woodside atwhich time the second and final session ofthe ILST Youth Training (Introduction toLeadership Skills for Troops Training) washeld. This training was developed (it hasgone through various revisions over the years)in order to introduce the youth in Scouttroops to the various positions of responsi-bility that are offered in Scouting, to makethem understand the command structure of aScout Unit, to foster a sense of team workand to introduce higher level decision-mak-ing skills so that they can successfully nego-tiate their new positions with their units. Intotal 28 boys from 8 Scout Troops completedthe training (including 8 from our local Troop390). The training was planned and proc-tored by volunteer and District Trainer JohnSammon with assistance from Eagle ScoutScott Pizzo and Troop 390 Assistant Scout-

master Peter Ross. In reflecting on thetraining Mr. Sammon noted “The main goalwas to have the scouts understand that every-one in the troop has a vital role and whatthose positions really entail. The scouts,even though they came from different troops,were able to come together and work throughthis program as if they were all in the sametroop for years. I gave them the philosophy:One Troop...One Voice- a play on the Mus-keteers ‘All for one and one for all’.” ForJohn this has been a good year for youthtraining having already completed two sepa-rate sessions of training for Den Chiefs sinceSeptember 2011 (Note: Den Chiefs are BoyScouts who are trained to assist with imple-menting programming for younger Cub ScoutPacks whether affiliated with a Boy ScoutTroop or separate from).

Brooklyn, specifically Saint Cecilia’sRoman Catholic Church (one of the DivineMercy RC Parish sites) was the place to bethis past Saturday, May 19, as the CatholicCommittee On Scouting for Brooklyn andQueens (the CCOSBQ) hosted its AnnualCatholic Retreat Event. Normally a week-end overnight camping event held in Octo-ber (often in Alpine, New Jersey) the Com-mittee decided to hold it on a single day andmore locally to allow for more units andindividual Scouters to attend. Even with ahalf marathon in Brooklyn and variousstreet fairs which wrecked havoc on thecommute for many in that borough ap-proximately 40 to 50 youth and adults madeit to the event to fellowship. Approxi-mately 12 units throughout the Diocesewere represented coming from as far asCambria Heights and Park Slope Brooklynand included Boy Scout Troops 119, 446,390, 349, and 187, Cub Scout Packs 349and 357, Girl Scout Troops 4592, 2078,2700, and 2224, and Venture Crew 99. Theevent was moderated by Reverend ThomasF. Vassalotti, Parochial Vicar of the DivineMercy Parishes and Chaplain liaison of theCCOSBQ with the Diocese. The eventthemed “Service to God, Neighbor andCountry” was dedicated to the memory ofCatherine Barbour, mother of CommitteeChairman Henry Zalak, who passed onearlier in the week to be with her Lord.Condolences go out to Henry and the Zalakfamily at this time. Father Vassalotti, Mr.Paul Stanton and Girl Scout Leader MaryBeth proctored sessions discussing themesfrom Luke Chapter 10 specifically the verseson Mary and Martha and the Parable of theGood Samaritan which really got the youthgoing as they delved deeper into the mean-ing of the verses and even acted out the

Parable of the Good Samaritan itself. Dur-ing this time other members of the Commit-tee conducted VIRTUS training, a youthprotection training geared toward adultsassisting or connected with catholic parishorganizations or ones affiliated with. Sev-eral parents and leaders took advantage ofthis while the youth were otherwise en-gaged. After a break for a nice lunch inhouse set up by the Committee Fr. Vassalotticonducted a tour of St. Cecelia’s with spe-cial attention to its history, the architectureand materials used in its construction. Ashort presentation on Saint Peter Claverwho ministered to slaves in the New Worldat Cartagena (now part of Columbia) withactivities for the youth in regards was con-ducted after which the group took a shortwalk to sister parish St. Francis of Paola toview and reflect on a film on military Chap-lain Father Emil J. Kapaun, who ministeredto and was a prisoner of war and died whilein this service in Korea. Father Vassalotticoncluded the day with a respectful serviceand Mass back at Saint Cecilia’s and thecontingent made their respective ways homefull of information to reflect on from thedays activities. For more information onthe Catholic Committee on Scouting inBrooklyn and Queens, and their upcomingevents please view their website atwww.ccosbq.org.

District Trainer John Sammon (Middle-Left) and Scott Rizzo (Bottom –Left) and the Spring 2012 graduates of the Pathfinder District ILST Training.

Photo Credit: Peter Ross

The Looney Dragaon (aka The Cowboys)prepared to fire off their fire shot in theAquaman’s Bazionger Event- (L-R)Jeremiah M., Bladimir R., and PatrolLeader Gustavo R. at the Superee.

Photo Credit: Ed Avila

Photo Credit: Ed Avila

Photo Above: Father Thomas Vassalotti explains the architecture and materialsused in the construction of St. Cecilia’s RC Church in Greenpoint/Williamsburg,Brooklyn to attendees of the Brooklyn-Queens Diocese Catholic Scout Retreat(Photo Credit: www.CCOSBQ.com)

Troop 390 Scouts assemble after the ribbon presentation prior to leaving campholding their “Superhero honors.”



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Access-A-RideBy George Custance, Quartermaster, Post 2813

Since November 10, 2011, Access-A-Ride (AAR) has enforced a newtrip restriction that has affected their ridership. For instance, if a NYCTransit bus makes the entire trip, AAR riders will not be able to receiveservice from AAR for that specific trip. Other customers will be able toreceive AAR part way and be dropped at a bus stop to continue theirjourney. Riders who cannot walk more than three to four blocks, due totheir disability, can receive AAR service (feeder service) to a bus stop thatis over three or four blocks away.

These and many other questions will be addressed by an MTA NYCrepresentative at a presentation at the John V. Daniels Jr. VFW Post 2813,51-27 Queens Blvd., Woodside, NY. The Post, however, will have toensure that at least 15 PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO ATTEND thepresentation. If you are interested, please call the Post (718-335-0700) andask for Post Surgeon James Wayden.

Young Designers Display Style During Fashion Show

by Rob MacKay

Whether it was a pale lavender polar fleece bathrobe with ivory jacquard ribbon-belt loops or a white crinkle gauze pullover hoodie with open V-neck styling and a flounced bottomedge, Sunnyside girls proved they got the look on Sunday. As part of Project Streetwear, about 20 local sewers designers and knitters – some as young as eight years old, other teenagers— walked the runway in Queens of Angels RC Church’s basement in clothes they had made during classes at Sunnyside Artworks. The event, which featured a panel of fashion-worldjudges, culminated with awards in such categories as Best Use of Fabric, Golden Thimble and Future Designer.

Photos by Joe Gurrado

Remembering those who have bravelyfought in defense of our nation.



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Better Protection For ConsumersFrom Real Estate Fraud

Assemblymember Michael DenDekker(D/WFP-Jackson Heights) has introduced twopieces of legislation that will increase protec-tions for consumers who are purchasing orrenting houses, apartments, and other realproperty.

“Time and time again,” the AssemblyMember said, “constituents have come to myoffice seeking assistance because they havebeen the victims of an alleged real estatefraud. Unfortunately, by the time they seekhelp, it’s often too late. But these two piecesof legislation will, I believe, make it easier forvictims of real estate fraud to seek legalredress.”

The first piece of legislation, A.09349A,would require that every real estate salesper-son and real estate broker involved in orpresent during a real estate transaction toinclude his or her license number and signa-ture on every document that requires a signa-ture.

“We have seen instances,” DenDekkersaid, “where constituents have leases and

other legal documents where only a scrawledsignature has been provided. There’s no wayto identify the signer, let alone hold themaccountable for decisions and promises madeduring the purchasing or leasing process.”

The second piece of legislation, known asbill number A.09350, would require real es-tate brokers to sign certain documents regard-ing leases and rentals of real estate beingmade by their salespeople. At times, brokersmight be unaware of the contractsor agreements being made by their sales-people.

“I’d like to reiterate,” DenDekker said,“that if you feel you’ve been the victim of realestate fraud, or have been victimized as partof a real estate transaction, you are free to visitmy district office for guidance and possibleassistance. We also sponsor a free legal clinicevery other Tuesday night. The passage ofthese two pieces of legislation, along withenhanced enforcement and better educationof the public, will help stamp out real estatefraud.”

Gen X’ers Must Juggle aVariety of Financial IssuesIf you’re part of “Generation X” — the

age cohort born between the mid-1960sand the early 1980s — you’re probably inone of the busiest phases of your life, asyou’re well into your working years and,at the same time, busy raising a family.But just as you’re “multi-tasking” in yourlife, you’ll also need to address multiplefinancial goals.

In seeking to accomplish your keyobjectives, you may be asking yourself avariety of questions, including the follow-ing:

Should I contribute as much as pos-sible to my IRA and 401(k)? In a word,yes. Your earnings on a traditional Indi-vidual Retirement Account (IRA) and a401(k) grow on a tax-deferred basis, soyour money can accumulate faster than itwould if placed in an investment on whichyou paid taxes every year. Plus, since youtypically make 401(k) contributions withpretax dollars, the more you contribute,the lower your taxable income. And yourtraditional IRA contributions may be tax-deductible, depending on your income. Ifyou meet income guidelines, you can con-tribute to a Roth IRA, which provides tax-free earnings, provided you meet certainconditions.

Should I put away money for my kids’college education? It’s not easy to fundyour retirement accounts plus save moneyfor your children’s college education. Still,college is expensive, so if you feel stronglyabout helping to pay for the high costs ofhigher education, you may want to ex-plore college funding vehicles, such as a529 plan, which offers tax advantages.

Should I pay down my mortgage orinvest those funds? Most of us dream offreeing ourselves from a mortgage some-day. So, as your career advances and your

income rises, you may wonder if youshould make bigger mortgage payments.On one hand, there’s no denying the psy-chological benefits you’d receive frompaying off your mortgage. However, youmay want to consider putting any extramoney into your investment portfolio tohelp as you work toward your retirementgoals. Work with your financial advisor todetermine what may be most appropriatefor your portfolio.

Do I have enough insurance in place toprotect my family? You may hear that youneed seven or eight times your annualincome in life insurance, but there’s reallyno “right” figure for everyone. You maywant to consult with a financial advisor todetermine how much life insurance is ap-propriate for your needs.

Am I familiar with my parents’ finan-cial situation and estate considerations?Now is the time to communicate with yourparents about a variety of issues related totheir financial situation and estate plans.The more you know, the better positionedyou’ll be to provide assistance and sup-port if and when it’s needed. Just to nameone example, you should inquire of yourparents if they’ve designated a durablepower of attorney to make financial deci-sions for them in case they’re ever inca-pacitated. By answering these questions,you can get a handle on all the financialissues you face at your stage of life. It mayseem challenging, but taking the time nowcan help you better position yourself toreach your financial goals.

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Hundreds March In MaspethMemorial Day ParadeOn May 27th, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer marched in the

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Strawberry Fair

Dear Editor,All Saints’ Church, Sunnyside,

NY wishes to remind the commu-nity that all are invited to our An-nual Strawberry Fair on June 9,2012. In addition to our traditionalstrawberries and ice cream, a largevariety of foods will be offered at

Letters To The EditorThe following letters are the opinions of its authorand not necessarily those of the Woodside Herald.

the International Lunch and theoutdoor grill.

For those who enjoy shoppingfor bargains, come visit the partici-pating vendors as well as our popu-lar White Elephant table. New thisyear will be puppet shows and otheractivities especially for children.

We at All Saints’ Churchknow that we are blessed to havesupport from the community. We

look forward to seeing our friendsof many years, and meeting new-comers. Please join in this day offun! All Saints’ Church is lo-cated at 43-12 46 Street, tele-phone 718 784-8031.

We hope to see youon June 9th !

Sincerely,Lucy DeFrancesco,All Saints’ Church

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Thalia Free Outdoor Festival Sunday’s June 3rd & 10th, 1PM to 2PM.FREE, FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGESJUNE 3: BALLET FIESTA MEXICANA

JUNE 10: MESTIZO DANCE COThomson Hill Park/Noonan Playground is

located on Greenpoint Avenue between42nd and 43rd Streets, two blocks South of

Queens Boulevard, one block East ofThalia Spanish Theatre. For moreinformation call, (718) 729-3880

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Line Dancing In Woodside

Strawberry Fair

Kiwanis Flag Day ParadeKiwanis Flag Day ParadeKiwanis Flag Day ParadeKiwanis Flag Day ParadeKiwanis Flag Day ParadeThe Kiwanis Club of Sunnyside proudly announces the annual Flag Day parade, taking

place during the organization’s 65th anniversary. The only known Flag Day parade inqueens and possibly the entire city will take place June 9th.

Although not possible in the last few years, this year flags will be distributed to the firstmarchers to arrive at the annual event. Everyone is looking forward to receiving a free“Made In The USA” flag, which is being donated by 3rd generation plumbing company,Billharz Plumbing, Inc. who is celebrating its 85th anniversary with the donation of 850flags. The John V Daniels VFW, Lynch Funeral Home, The Grand Old Party RepublicanClub, The Sunnyside/Woodside Lions Club, the Woodside Herald, the Sunnyside March-ing Band and many other participating groups make this wonderful community eventpossible. The Sunnyside marching band and their leaders are spearheading this event onceagain and are celebrating their 35th year of service to the youth of the borough. Come andlisten to the several bands including the NYC marching band and marching bagpipes. Everyyear the largest marching group receives an impressive trophy. In past years PS 199 hasalways won it. The parade takes place along Greenpoint Ave from 41st to 48th Street endingat the Veterans Memorial inside Sabba Park. Anyone wishing to participate or anyonewanting further information should call Tony Lana at 718-786-4141 or past Lt. Governor,Joanne Billharz at 718-784-2468.

Saturday, June 9th

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Puppet Show - Crafts for Kids – Live MusicAll Saints’ Church, 43-12 46 St,

Sunnyside (718) 784-8031

by Al Volpe

Instead of sitting around the house on aSaturday night, be adventurous, get out andgo to St. Sebastian School auditorium at 58th

St. and join some 60 joyful line dancers fora few hours. You will be welcomed by thesmiles of Chairman John Casil Sr. BrendaVano or Nena Matela. You can immedi-ately jump in and line up to dance.

The St. Sebastian line dance group hasbeen going strong for an amazing 7 years.For special parties or holidays, the normal

60 people or so jumps to about 200 peoplein attendance. June will see a Hawaiiannight and October will see a 2nd annualLine Dance extravaganza.

Vice Chair Nena Matela is not merelya driving force here in Woodside, but hasorganized line dance groups in Queens,Brooklyn, Manhattan and New Jersey.Line dancing is open to all, not just parish-ioners. Most importantly, line dancing isgreat family fun.

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