32 The QUeeNS CoUrier • jaNuarY 24, 2013 for brEakiNg NEwS viSiT www.queenscourier.com editorial Helen’s ‘Hope’ IDENTIFY Marshall delivered a moving speech, set to the awesome backdrop of THIS PLACEIn her final State of the Borough address, Borough President Helen stunning – and shocking – Sandy photos, shot by Dominick Totino. Helen paid tribute to those who risked life and limb during the storm, honoring one first responder in particular for his valiant efforts. As she spoke, images of Dylan Smith — the Belle Harbor surfer who tragically died in Puerto Rico last month — flashed behind her. With Smith’s parents in attendance, Marshall announced her office would give a $10,000 grant to the Swim Strong Foundation, which teaches a healthy lifestyle through swimming, in Smith’s memory. She called for continued legislation at the state and federal level to reduce gun violence and announced she plans to sponsor a gun buyback program sometime this spring. Thirty Queens schools currently without a science lab or permanent science room will soon receive mobile science labs, thanks to her office allocating $2 million to purchase them this year. And ever a literacy advocate, Marshall announced two new libraries will break ground this year: a replacement one on Central Avenue in Far Rockaway and an expansion to the East Elmhurst Library, along with a new Elmhurst branch, thanks to a $23 million investment from Borough Hall. But aside from all the great projects during her tenure, there was one thing that To find out the answer to last week’s “identify this place” Prep – and Queens – proud letters please visit www.QueensCourier.comMarshall said that really struck a chord: “Let’s all agree that 2013 must be a year of hope.” We are so proud of Aishvarya Arora. The 17-year-old and senior at St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows is con- Take a stand produce students strongly dedicated to their tinuing the school’s tradition of excellence by being the ONLY student from faith, families and communities by provid- a Queens school named a semi-finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search. President Barack Obama and Vice ing an intellectually stimulating environ- Arora, who came to the US from India at age four and is on full scholar- President Joe Biden deserve great credit for ment rich in spirituality, character and moral ship, explored body dysmorphic disorder in her 23-page research project. their efforts to curb gun violence in our coun- development. Body dysmorphic disorder, as defined by MayoClinic.com, is “a type try. So do Governor Andrew Cuomo on the We at St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus of chronic mental illness in which you can’t stop thinking about a flaw state level and Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Council #5911 have seen this firsthand with with your appearance – a flaw that is either minor or imagined.” the city level. the fine students of the former St. Anastasia In today’s image and media obsessed society, we commend Arora for It takes a lot of courage to challenge the Elementary school, now Divine Wisdom Catholic Are you a great pair? that we have witnessed. realize these students are tomorrow’s leaders.schools with various fundraisers. You see, wethat will protect us all from the horrors ofNewtown and all the other sites of carnagetackling a very touchy, sometimes fatal, subject for many teens. powerful forces that fight reasonable change Academy in Douglaston. We have helped both Do people tell you you’re perfect together? Is your love story one for the ages? on a police force need an assault weapon? year that is directed to the eight grade classWhy would anyone not in the military or wants to hear your love story.We even sponsor an essay contest everyThe Courier Calling all Queens couples! com/couple-contest and tell us in 100 words or less what makes you and holds dozens of bullets? Why would anyone citizen in a free society.” We give out certifi-Why would anyone need a magazine thatIf you are married or engaged and live in the borough, visit ww.queenscourier.and is titled “The responsibility of a Catholic your significant other a great couple. not support universal background checks to cates to the three winners and reward them The pair with the best story will win a romantic Valentine’s Day prize. prevent criminals and disturbed people from with a cash award and all those who par- Entries will be accepted until February 1, so be sure to go online and enter! purchasing guns? It boggles the mind that ticipate receive certificates of merit from the Knights of Columbus. We have been doing THE QUEENS these issues have not been addressed in our this for many years now and found thesecountry and that it takes intense tragedy to children turning in quite impressive essays, bring these issues forward. There are other measures that must be which I believe is due in part to the dedicated and caring teachers who do their best to see taken as well to stop gun violence, including Publisher & editor Victoria SchnepS-YuniS the stopping of illegal gun trafficking and these children become the best they can be.I hope God helps us to continue to keepSfinding better ways to identify and treat thechnep. SahuaSoJublisher-PoC AssoCiAte Publisher BoB Brennan mentally ill who have violent tendencies. All our Catholic schools vibrant and thriving, for editor-in-Chief tonia n. cimino these schools needs to stay open, for these VP, eVents, Web & soCiAl MediA amY amato-Sanchez of these aspects must be addressed in order children are our nation’s future.to stop gun violence.ingh SirmalntorCiredrtA CoPy editor WaYne roBinS I have profound admiration for the parents Frederick R. Bedell Jr. AssistAnt Art direCtor Stephen reina and families of victims of gun violence who Editors note: Bedell is Grand Knight ofGlen Oaks Villageerillizraziellagublisher PtontAssistA Artists ron torina, Jennifer Decio, cherYl gallagher are coming forth and demanding meaningful stAff rePorters meliSSa chan, alexa altman, terence cullen and responsible gun control reform. After St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Contributing rePorters cliff KaSDen, Samantha Sohmer, elizaBeth aloni undergoing and continuing to live throughSeYahaggiem,umolatelleBtaSric Web editor criStaBelle tumola such unspeakable grief and sorrow, these brave Fulfilling historic hopes editoriAl CArtoonist Bill KreSSe people are standing up and speaking out. A historic day in American history has direCtor, business deVeloPM ent Jan Digeronimo It is time that we all do so. We need to con- occurred again with the inauguration ofaliereVaceSouileVutiCxeeountCC Aeniors ClAssified MAnAger celeSte alamin tact our elected leaders and let them know President Barack Obama. Controller maria Valencia that we cannot sit back any longer, that we This time it happened on Martin Luther Schneps Communications, 38-15 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361 us, especially our children, from bloodshed, fought hard for civil rights and gave his life forSchnep. SKing Jr. Day, commemorating a man whomust enact changes that will protect all ofSuni-YSchnep SahuaSictoriaoVJeo & Cresident PeCiVresidentP 718-224-5863 • Fax 718-224-5441 violence and trauma. the cause. Remember also Abraham Lincoln’s website: www.queenscourier.com Henry Euler Emancipation Proclamation that set the stage e-mail:editorial@queenscourier.com Bayside for an African American to become president. queenscourier@queenscourier.com But now Obama must attempt to uniteads@queenscourier.com Celebrating Catholic schools Democrats and Republicans in a common address and home and office telephone numbers, where available, as well as affiliation, indicating special interest. 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