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Rhinebeck-Based Astor Services' Fillette Dedicated To Improving Lives Rhinebeck-Based Astor Services' Fillette Dedicated To Improving Lives
Rhinebeck-Based Astor Services' Fillette Dedicated To Improving Lives RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- The Chief Operating Officer of Astor Services for Children & Families in Rhinebeck was among 11 people the Chamber Foundation honored recently with a 2016 Athena International Award.  Renée Fillette, Ph.D. and the nominees were chosen  for their demonstrated strengths in career excellence and leadership, community volunteer involvement and willingness to serve as a mentor, particularly to women in the business community. "My past and present bosses nominated me," said Fillette, telling the Daily Voice, receiving the Athena was "an honor." She want…
Danbury's Union Savings Bank Appoints Assistant VP Of Ridgefield Branch Danbury's Union Savings Bank Appoints Assistant VP Of Ridgefield Branch
Danbury's Union Savings Bank Appoints Assistant VP Of Ridgefield Branch RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- A Ridgefield resident has been appointed Assistant Vice President and Senior Branch Manager of Union Savings Bank in Ridgefield. Jill M. Maguire will oversee management and business development for the branch at 100 Danbury Road. Most recently a retirement planning specialist at Danbury-based Matson Financial Advisors, Maguire spent 18 years at Fairfield County Bank, where she held the titles of branch manager and business development officer. “Jill has been engrained in the Ridgefield financial services sector for almost 20 years,” said Union Savings Bank President an…
The Birth Of Jesus Taking Stage At Stamford First Methodist The Birth Of Jesus Taking Stage At Stamford First Methodist
The Birth Of Jesus Taking Stage At Stamford First Methodist STAMFORD, Conn. -- A re-enactment of Jesus' birth is coming to Stamford this weekend. On Sunday, Dec. 18, there will be a live Nativity scene, with children performing the roles of Mary, Joseph, the Three Wise Men and the shepherds at First Methodist Church. in the reenactment of Jesus' birth is Sunday, Dec. 18 In addition, there will be llamas, goats, sheep, chickens and pigeons for the service. Use of the animals is being donated by Eden Farms, and local families. Members of the church will read verses from the Gospel of Luke, describing the plight of the Holy Family in their search for…
Cortlandt Man Who Left Home On Snowy Night In Bathrobe Still Missing Cortlandt Man Who Left Home On Snowy Night In Bathrobe Still Missing
Cortlandt Man Who Left Home On Snowy Night In Bathrobe Still Missing CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- A Cortlandt man who left his home on a snowy night in a jacket and bathrobe has been missing since 1998, according to the nonprofit The Charlie Project on its charleyproject.org website. Frank John DiNardi went missing March 9, 1998, from Cortlandt. At the time, Dinardi was 44, 6-feet tall and weighed 165 pounds, said the report. He is described as Caucasian, with black hair and brown eyes, and having a bushy mustache and surgical scar on his right cheek. All of his upper teeth are missing and two teeth are missing from his lower jaw, according to The Charlie Project.  D…
Help Sought With Funeral Expenses For Man With Mount Kisco Ties Help Sought With Funeral Expenses For Man With Mount Kisco Ties
Help Sought With Funeral Expenses For Man With Mount Kisco Ties MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A GoFundMe page has been set up to pay for the funeral expenses of a man who has ties to Mount Kisco. Timothy Gadson died suddenly Dec. 2, according to the page. He was a "brother to many and a friend to most, was a kind-hearted, faithful man who had a tough time fighting his inner demons." "Financially it is a struggle to pay for his burial expenses on such a short notice. Along with your prayers, we ask as well for donations," the page said. To date, $2,860 has been donated towards a $7,000 fundraising goal. Click here for Timmy Gadson's Burial …
Happy Birthday to Garrison's Julie Taymor Happy Birthday to Garrison's Julie Taymor
Happy Birthday to Garrison's Julie Taymor GARRISON, N.Y. -- Happy Birthday to Garrison's Julie Taymor.Julie Taymor, who lives in Garrison, was born on Dec. 15, 1952, in Newton, Mass. She is best known for directing the stage musical, "The Lion King", for which she became the first woman to win the Tony Award for directing a musical, in addition to a Tony Award for Original Costume Design. She has also received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design, an Emmy Award, and an Academy Award nomination for Original Song.  She also received the 2012 Director Award for Vision and Courage from the Athena Film Festival…
North Haledon Store Thrives On Getting People Healthy North Haledon Store Thrives On Getting People Healthy
North Haledon Store Thrives On Getting People Healthy NORTH HALEDON, N.J. -- Taking the time to get to know her customers, finding out what products they want, and offering competitive prices so "optimal health and wellness" is accessible to everyone are hallmarks of Health Stop in North Haledon, Karen Lauber opened six years ago. "We take the time to take suggestions and requests from customers, and readily will special-order any products that they show an interest in," Lauber, of Franklin Lakes, said in an email exchange. Keeping prices "affordable" means competing with chains like Whole Foods, and the online su…
Hearts Go Out To Paramus Cancer Treatment Center Hearts Go Out To Paramus Cancer Treatment Center
Hearts Go Out To Paramus Cancer Treatment Center PARAMUS, N.J. -- Hearts of Hope are being sent to patients at a cancer center in Paramus. The Berkeley College Online initiative involves painting clay hearts with inspirational messages to send to those who need support. About 100 of the hearts will be sent to the Robert and Audrey Luckow Pavilion, a cancer treatment and support center at Valley Hospital. Others will be sent to special recipients and abroad.  The hospital is a few miles from the Berkeley Online campus where volunteers get involved to "pay it forward," said Judy Pedersen, Founder and Director of Hearts of Hope Fo…
Shelton Holds Final Handmade Market Before The Holidays This Weekend Shelton Holds Final Handmade Market Before The Holidays This Weekend
Shelton Holds Final Handmade Market Before The Holidays This Weekend SHELTON, Conn. -- Don't be left out in the cold Saturday when the season's final Holiday Handmade Markets opens in the Conti Building this weekend.  An all-day event, it offers locals a chance to browse wares by 30 artisans in a festive atmosphere with live music and special activities for kids. Early shoppers can "sip and shop" with free Mimosas. Kids can write letters to Santa or make ornaments. "Hundreds have been coming the last two weekends. There's a large push to shop small, spend and eat local, especially during the holidays," said Nicole Heriot-Mikula, owner of…
Greenwich Resident Helps Create 'Nice ‘n CLEAN' Antibacterial Hand Wipes Greenwich Resident Helps Create 'Nice ‘n CLEAN' Antibacterial Hand Wipes
Greenwich Resident Helps Create 'Nice ‘n Clean' Antibacterial Hand Wipes GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Greenwich resident whose granddaughter has peanut allergies helped to create a product to remove peanut allergens from hard surfaces. Through his work at Nice-Pak, the maker of Nice ‘n CLEAN, Robert Julius has helped create Nice ‘n CLEAN Antibacterial Hand Wipes. The product removes 99 percent of peanut allergen residues from the surfaces, according to an announcement. The company has partnered with the Food Allergy Research Association (FARE) to support FARE's mission of safety and inclusion for individuals with food allergies. The partners bring awareness of how Nic…
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