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Donna Christopher

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US Rep. Esty Helps Afghanistan Vet Of Danbury Reclaim Bonus DANBURY, Conn. -- A Danbury veteran whose National Guard bonus had been rescinded got a refund in November after reaching out for help from U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty. Esty came to the aid of David Vieira in securing the refund from the California National Guard after the wrongful clawback of his bonus. Vieira is among 10,000 veterans who share this predicament, according to a release from Esty's office. Their bonuses were rescinded following the conclusion of their service, the Los Angeles Times reported in October. The Department of Defense eventually suspended its efforts to recoup the b…

by Donna Christopher

12/05/2016

News

Ossining Moving Forward With Downtown Roundabout OSSINING, N.Y. -- A modern roundabout may soon manage traffic flow at a busy downtown Ossining intersection, the Village Board decided in November. Though not a formal resolution, the Board voted 3-2 in favor of instructing the Village Engineer to move forward with a roundabout design over an updated conventional signal for the intersection upgrade. Many business owners and other Village stakeholders weighed in on the project, including New York State Department of Transportation roundabout expert, Howard McCulloch. Peter Russillo of Maser Consulting answered questions about the design. H…

by Donna Christopher

12/05/2016

Schools

Pocantico Hill Science Students Taste Energy-Giving Fermented Foods TARRYTOWN, N.Y. --- Science students in eighth grade at Pocantico Hills School in Tarrytown got a lesson in fermented foods. The students put their taste buds to work and tried some examples in the Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classroom with science teacher Vince Cook, FACS teacher Ilana Brennan and CIA-trained lunch chef Kassie Arcate. Students tasted sauerkraut, sourdough bread, and kombucha, a fermented sweetened tea. “Fermented and cultured foods aren’t fad foods. Humans have been fermenting and preserving for thousands of years. All fermented foods, kombucha included, are pack…

by Donna Christopher

12/05/2016

Schools

Pelham Students Inducted Into Tri-M Music Honor Society PELHAM, N.Y. -- More than 20 Pelham High School students were inducted into the Tri-M music honor society in November. “Evidence of Tri-M’s purpose in Pelham is with our student members,” said Tri-M Advisor Michele Zanky. “These young musicians help other students with their music studies, and raise scholarship funds for music study. They perform at fundraisers focused on building homes for the needy and supporting museums. They perform for and boost the morale of the elderly and needy. It is a privilege and an honor to work with Pelham Memorial High School’s Tri-M students.” Superintende…

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12/05/2016

News

Tarrytown Rotary Fills Pantry At Ronald McDonald House TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- When the members of Tarrytown Rotary Club learned recently of a bare snack pantry at the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley in Valhalla, volunteers sprang into action. A food drive quickly drew enough donations to fill the cupboards at the facility that provides a temporary home for families with critically ill children in Valhalla. The Tarrytown Rotary then appealed to Rotary clubs across Westchester to run food drives year-round, each chapter taking a month. Ronald McDonald House relies on community support, along with a staff and volunteers, to carry o…

by Donna Christopher

12/05/2016

Neighbors

TV Celebrity Clinton Kelly Matches Donations To Harrison's Pet Rescue HARRISON, N.Y. -- Clinton Kelly, style guru and star of ABC's "The Chew" -- and previously "What Not To Wear" -- has once again kicked off the giving season by generously matching gifts made to Pet Rescue of Harrison. "Kelly adopted his dog, Mary, from Pet Rescue in 2009 and has been a supporter and friend to our non-profit animal rescue organization ever since, " according to volunteer Caroline Walker. He will match donations to Pet Rescue up to $15,000, said a release. In addition, Kelly made over several dogs and cats at the Pet Rescue facility in Harrison.…

by Donna Christopher

12/05/2016

Neighbors

Larchmont, Mamaroneck Lions Clubs Are Among Oldest Worldwide MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The Larchmont and Mamaroneck Lions clubs are celebrating their respective 90th and 95th anniversaries. Both clubs are among the original members of the International Lions, the largest service organization in the world, which will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2017. Recently, Larchmont Lions Club President Phil Oldham, talked about what the local chapter has planned in the coming year. Both clubs are working together and are looking to expand joint efforts with other clubs in the Sound shore area, from New Rochelle to Rye, and over to Eastchester and White Plains,…

by Donna Christopher

12/05/2016

Business

Churches Rely On Pompton Lakes Woman For Bibles, Candles And More POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- Pompton Lakes resident Blake Pra Sisto filled a void for Catholics and Catholic churches nine years ago when she opened her shop called The Parish Store on Wanaque Avenue. It is across the street from St. Mary's Church, where the Pompton Lakes resident used to work as assistant to the pastor. People often would stop into the church office, asking about where to get items like rosaries and Bibles, she recalled. "There was no where in the area to send them. One day I had the idea of starting the store. I told my husband and he thought it was a good idea and we b…

by Donna Christopher

12/05/2016

Lifestyle

'Bad Girls' Do Good Deed For Kids With Growth Disorders RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- A fundraising "Breakfast With Santa" for kids with growth disorders will be held Saturday Dec. 10, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church in River Edge. The third annual breakfast is the brainchild of Bad Girls Good Deeds, a non-profit organization run by four female educators and innovators who organize fundraisers. This event will benefit Magic Foundation, a nonprofit that supports families of children afflicted with a wide variety of chronic and/or critical disorders, syndromes and diseases that affect a child's growth. The Rev. Stephen Sweet, pastor of Grace Lut…

by Donna Christopher

12/05/2016

Events

Chow Down At Bedford Village Lions' Pancake Breakfast BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Bedford Village Lions Club is having its annual holiday season pancake breakfast at Fox Lane High School Sunday, Dec. 11. The Harry Banks Memorial Pancake Breakfast, runs from 7:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. in Historical Hall at the school, 632 S. Bedford Road, Bedford. Santa and Leo the Lion will be at the breakfast. Tickets are $10; $35 for a family; free to kids under 3 and seniors. To make a reservation, visit bedfordvillagelions.com

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12/05/2016

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