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Donna Christopher

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2nd Generation Upholds Traditions At Darien's Gardener's Center & Florist DARIEN, Conn. — Kris Barker presides over the business his late father Keith Barker started 35 years ago in Darien. A longtime member of the staff at Gardener's Center and Florist (1396 Post Road) recalled for Daily Voice how Kris started coming there when he was a "baby in a playpen." "There’s something special about continuing to build on a multi-generational business," Barker said an interview via email. The environment is laid-back and welcomes leisurely browsing, an experience bolstered by an occasional encounter with a pet. Four rescued cats, a couple of dogs and …

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

Events

Two Dumont Churches Offer 'Blue Christmas' Services DUMONT, N.J. -- Two Dumont churches are offering"Blue Christmas" services in the coming week. They offer hope and comfort to people who may feel lonely, disconnected, or have experienced some type of loss, said The Rev. Elaine Wing, pastor at Calvary United Methodist Church. "There's no need to put a smile on your face. The worship services are so people feel they are not alone. There may be a soloist or duet. But there is no performance. Nobody has to be on. It is a quiet service to receive God's comfort." Meaningful music, reflection, and candlelight are central to t…

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

Neighbors

New Director Of Trumbull Library Systems Can Help You Find Answers TRUMBULL, Conn. — The new director of the Trumbull Library Systems finds true joy in helping patrons find information that they really need. Stefan Lyhne-Nielsen, who has been at the helm of the town's two libraries for about a month, related a highlight of being a librarian. "While most of the time our patron information needs are simple interactions where we find them a book or point them to a resource, every now and then you will get that patron that truly needs your help in finding the answer to something really important," he said, relating some of the reasons he enjoys hi…

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

Neighbors

Coat Drive By Norwalk's Knights of Columbus Helps Veterans Stay Warm NORWALK, Conn. -- Warm coats were provided to the country's bravest and Norwalk's youngest through initiatives by local Knights of Columbus organizations. St. Matthew Council 14360 and students at Fox Run, Wolfpit and All Saints Catholic Schools held separate coat drives, enabling volunteers to make four deliveries to Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport. Calling the veterans a "top-notch organization," Joe Giandurco Council 14360 member, who served in Vietnam, said, "It is my pleasure and honor to help my fellow veterans any way I can." In addition, the council and Cathol…

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

Police & Fire

Alternate Side Parking A Must In Peekskill To Clear Snow, Ice PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The suspension of alternate side of the street parking has been lifted and winter parking regulations are now in effect in Peekskill. The suspension came Sunday after city officials discussed Monday's anticipated snow and sleet, according to an announcement. The goal of the winter parking ordinance is to allow for the efficient and safe removal of snow and ice from city streets. Motorists are asked to park on the proper side of the street for the remainder of the season. City parking rules and a map can be found at www.cityofpeekskill.com.

by Donna Christopher

12/13/2016

Lifestyle

Fordham Westchester Celebrates 'Afterwords' Class Of Writing By Veterans HARRISON, N.Y. -- The publication of an anthology by authors in the Fordham University Veterans Writing Workshop was celebrated Dec. 6 by participants who read from "Afterwords: The Journey Home." The workshop provides New York metropolitan area veterans a professional-quality writing program. It was whose founded by instructor David Surface.

by Donna Christopher

12/13/2016

Neighbors

Don't Miss Suffern Holiday Lit House SUFFERN, N.Y. -- If you're in the vicinity of Clinton Place, you're in for a treat when you drive down the block, says a reader. There's a house decorated for the holidays next to Sacred Heart School that shouldn't be missed, according to Janet Cottingham, of Montebello, who sent a photo she took to Daily Voice. "My photo doesn't do it justice. It really is a winter wonderland. I see many people taking a detour and selfies in front of this magnificent display," she said. Readers are invited to send their photos of spectacular holiday house displays to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com.

by Donna Christopher

12/13/2016

Lifestyle

New Rochelle To Debut Hi-Speed WiFi Kiosks NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- WiFi kiosks are coming to New Rochelle. The City has contracted with LQD WiFi LLC, a provider of integrated networks of community technology hubs, to develop the first-ever "Palo"WiFi kiosk program for the city. LQD was acquired by Verizon, the company announced Nov. 14. Palo kiosks provide free WiFi and local information. The Palo kiosks will offer New Rochelle residents and visitors free high-speed WiFi and public safety features. They will include a robust community engagement program. The platform will showcase the city as an ideal place to live, work …

by Donna Christopher

12/13/2016

Events

Santa Visits Peekskill Kids, Gives Away 600 Toys At Paramount PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill kids received about 600 toys from Santa Saturday in the Love Holds Life Third Annual Toy Give-A-Way. The Paramount Hudson Valley Santa Makes Me Merry event was sponsored by the Peekskill Business Improvement District and the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce. Superman, Wonder Woman and Geoffrey the Giraffe were part of the merriment. Kids got free cartoons and were treated to story time and refreshments. There were visits with Santa for photos. "To see the joy on kids’ faces when they meet Santa or pose with Superman and Wonder Woman, really bring…

by Donna Christopher

12/13/2016

Sports

John Jay Athletes, Friends Since Kindergarten, Commit To College Teams CROSS RIVER, N.Y. -- Four John Jay High School seniors have just signed letters of intent to play NCAA college sports. The athletes have been friends since they met in kindergarten at Lewisboro Elementary School. They are: Tristen Novak (women's lacrosse, Merrimack College); Jackson Rieger (men's lacrosse, Binghamton); Conor Melbourne (wrestling, Princeton); and Ray Cotto (wrestling, Bucknell). All four have signed their NCAA Letters of Intent to play in college and all four have been friends since Kindergarten at Lewisboro Elementary School.

by Donna Christopher

12/13/2016

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