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Donna Christopher

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CareMount Medical Acquires Bedford Anesthesia MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The physicians of Bedford Anesthesia, PLLC have joined CareMount Medical as of Jan. 1. Formerly Mount Kisco Medical Group (MKMG), the practice changed its name to CareMount nearly a year ago, though MKMG is still widely used among locals. CareMount offers a comprehensive range of anesthesia services including regional, critical care, and pPediatric. The anesthesiologists from Bedford Anesthesia will also complement CareMount’s current pain management practice. 'It means we can offer our patients greater anesthesia services by expanding from the traditional hospital a…

by Donna Christopher

01/20/2017

Schools

Bronxville Kids Learn 'Grit' Gets To Goals BRONXVILLE, N.Y.-- Two resident teachers at Bronxville School taught a fourth-grade lesson recently that shines a light on the importance of perseverance to achieve their goals. Inspired by "What Do You Do With An Idea" by Kobi Yamadi, Jacqueline Sullivan and Samantha MacDonald encouraged them to learn to stick with an idea and persevere through challenges to reach a long-term goal. The students had read the book and in the lesson plan learned about "grit," a trait they will need to passion and motivation to achieve a long-term goal" the students were encouraged to …

by Donna Christopher

01/20/2017

Lifestyle

Fairfield's Michael Gennaro's 'Primes' For Top Spot In DVlicious Contest FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- There are times – especially in winter – when you crave the comforting environment of a steakhouse and all its pampering glory. Add some red wine, a side of potatoes and you’re in meat mecca heaven. We asked you for your favorite places in the county; five have been chosen as finalists in our DVlicious “Best Steakhouse” contest and each has been profiled this week. Ready to dig in? Read below – then let your fingers do the clicking. You can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Michael Gennaro's Steakhouse, Fairfield What Ma…

by Daily Voice

01/20/2017

Schools

Families Find Alternatives To School At Workspace Education In Bethel BETHEL, Conn. —The executive director of a new educational facility in Bethel says she would have thrived had something similar been offered to her growing up in Australia. "I didn't have a great experience in high school," said Catherine Fraise, talking to Daily Voice by phone on Tuesday, the official opening day of Workspace Education in Bethel. She opened the nonprofit educational facility to support parent-guided education because she saw a growing need for this alternative to school, a model she believes will be what school looks like in the future. Workspace Education took …

by Donna Christopher

01/20/2017

Events

Experts Help Caregivers Understand Alzheimer's In New Norwalk Series NORWALK, Conn. -- About one in four family members will become caregivers at some point in their lives. To address the growing need, Bridges by EPOCH at Norwalk will present "Understanding Alzheimer’s” Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. “A lot of people don’t know how big Alzheimer’s disease is. It’s one of the leading terminal illnesses in this country," said Alicia Seaver, Director of Memory Care at Bridges by EPOCH. "People may hear that an estimated 5.4 million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s, but it’s hard to visualize that. Another way to put it is that…

by Donna Christopher

01/20/2017

Neighbors

Wilton Man Sets Up GoFundMe To Save Family Lumber Business WILTON, Conn. -- Since going through a divorce a Wilton man who is the 5th generation of family members to run a local lumber mill says he's not been able to keep up with property's taxes and mortgages. So though reticent, Taber Gregory is relying on the sentimentality of locals who remember his family and business and asking for their help, he told Daily Voice. He started a GoFundMe to raise up to $50,000. To date, over $1,500 has been donated, according to the page. "I'm somewhat independent. I'm not dependent. I'm very humbled. I am sure I'm not the only one struggling. I wish ever…

by Donna Christopher

01/20/2017

Neighbors

Free Mental Illness Course, Family Support Offered In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Unless you have a loved one with a mental illness or addiction it may be hard to empathize with how the family copes. It is the premise for an array of programs the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Connecticut, two of which will be held at Jesse Lee Church in Ridgefield. A monthly support group and course called Family to Family is set to begin in February and is offered exclusively to the family members. Claudia DeVita, Vice President of Southwest NAMI who also facilitates support groups and co-teaches the local course said she gained "strength and k…

by Donna Christopher

01/20/2017

Police & Fire

K9 Gunner Signs Off In Monroe MONROE, Conn. -- K9 Gunner worked his last shift Wednesday night, signing off at 11 p.m., according to the Monroe Police Department on Facebook.After five and a half years with the department, he is retiring. Gunner and police officer, his handler, Jeffrey Loomis, have partnered since June 15, 2011, said the post. He is credited with working a number of "noteworthy cases," including after his recovery last year from a life-threatening illness.

by Donna Christopher

01/19/2017

Schools

'Courage To Speak' Night Brings Drug Prevention Message To Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- A drug prevention night led by a mother whose son died from a drug overdose is coming to Norwalk in March. The 13th annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug-Free Family Night will be held on Monday, March 13. The annual event grew out of an initiative Ginger Katz started in 1996 soon after the death of her son Ian, 21 from an accidental overdose of heroin and prescription drugs. Community members, from students, parents, educators, government and school officials and local business leaders, are encouraged to attend and support their commitment to keep kids safe …

by Donna Christopher

01/19/2017

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Chappaqua's Jeff Van Gundy BEDFORD, N.Y.-- Happy Birthday to Chappaqua's Jeff Van Gundy. Jeff Van Gundy, who lives in Chappaqua, turns 55 Jan. 19. Jeffrey William "Jeff" Van Gundy, a basketball coach and TV analyst, currently a commentator for ESPN, and previously the head coach of the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, was born Jan. 19, 1962 in Helmet, Calif. Van Gundy is the son of a basketball coach, Bill Van Gundy, the former head coach at Brockport State University and Genesee Community College. As a high school point guard, he was a two-time All Greater Rochester selection in 1979 and 1980, leadin…

by Donna Christopher

01/19/2017

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