The february 2019 vol. 15 - issue 2 thebronxvillebulletin.com COMPLIMENTARY ISSUE! Bulletin shorelinepub.com BronxvilleLocal Student Artists Highlighted at Annual StArt Exhibition BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN StArt: The 13th Annual Regional High Schools Student Art Exhibition held their Reception and Awards Cer- emony in the OSilas Gallery, Concor- dia College, Bronxville on February 10, giving high school art students an opportunity to showcase their work in a professional gallery. StArt 2019 includes artwork cre- ated by approximately 90 pupils rep- resenting 31 high schools throughout Westchester, Fairfield, Rockland, Or- ange counties and the Bronx. “It is such a privilege for us at the OSilas Gallery to show pieces from so many young, inspiring student art- ists,” OSilas Gallery Executive Direc- tor Elizabeth Vranka stated. “It is so nice to see them all together, viewing Ruby Howell, Bronxville HS, 11th Grade by painting, “Innovate the Original.” each other’s work and getting inspira- tion from one another…” Reminiscent of Dutch Renais- “Kyoko” and Morgan Sample’s “Izzy,” Vranka awarded Certificates of sance painter Hieronymus Bosch’s oil and cold wax. Excellence to Lailah Bannister, School renderings of writhing arms and legs Commenting on her whimsical of the Holy Child; Katie Cole, Harrison in heaven and hell, Pelham Memo- work, “Making a Friend…Literally,” High School; Olga Lew-Kiedrowska, rial High School pupil Emilie Kelly’s Emily Bui, Eastchester High School Edgemont High School; Lili Perih, watercolor, pen and marker draw- said that it depicted a lonely mouse Hastings High School; Xiomara Pardo ing, “Limb Shack” represents, “limbs creating a “friend,” using sewing ma- Reyes, Sacred Heart High School; Yah- emerging from subway window.” terials. Celia Kelty, Bronxville HS, 12th Grade, “Reach,” graphite. ra Roman, Ossining High School and Joining Kelly were fellow PMHS pu- Discussing her acrylic, paint, Kate Weber, Ardsley High School. pils Emily Nakayama, oil on canvas continued on page 8 4 The High Road, Bronxville Village Kathleen Collins Licensed Associate RE Broker | 914.715.6052 [email protected] Bronxville Brokerage | 2 Park Place | 914.620.8682 | juliabfee.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. PERMIT 5121 PERMIT WHITE PLAINS, NY PLAINS, WHITE U.S. POSTAGE PAID PAID POSTAGE U.S. STANDARD STANDARD PRESORTED PRESORTED 2 • February 2019 • The Bronxville Bulletin thebronxvillebulletin.com Fabio’s Hair Studio Gives Back to Gramatan Village Becomes Official The Bronxville Community Station Site for RSVP of Westchester Fabio’s Hair Studio, a staple in the Bronxville community, donates its services for the Gramatan Village has become fifteenth year in a row, helping the students of Bronxville High School in the production of the newest official station site for their annual musical. This year, using their skill and training, the Studio will be part of “Little RSVP of Westchester. RSVP of West- Shop of Horrors”. Fabio’s team will collaborate in an effort to emulate the late 1960’s witty, hor- chester is one of over 750 national ror-comedy musical’s hair- dos. volunteer programs for adults age 55 Fabio’s does not just limit their services to the Bronxville area, but surrounding schools, and up. Under this federal program, like Eastchester High School and Concordia College, have all worked with Fabio’s to enhance Senior Corps is a network of nation- their performances with a touch of glamour and professionalism. al volunteers who are 55 years old or Throughout their involvement, Fabio’s Hair Studio has developed a close relationship older. RSVP of Westchester through with faculty and students regarding them as “an extended part of the Fabio’s family.” Not only the Senior Corps offers volunteers do they transform their look for the performances, but also help create a relaxing and enjoy- benefits such as transportation reim- able environment for the students. bursement and supplemental liabili- Fabio’s will be packing up all their professional tools and relocating backstage at the ty insurance. “Gramatan Village is de- Bronxville High School’s auditorium, on February 7th, 8th and 9th, 2019 for the annual mu- lighted to become part of the national sical. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.eventbrite.com/o/bronxville-high-school- Senior Corps. We value the wisdom performing-arts-9792661123 and experience of our mature volunteers, and recognize the depth of talent and skill these volun- Opens a New Window. teers have to contribute,” stated Sherry Saturno, Executive Director of Gramatan Village. As part . of this new collaboration, Gramatan Village has volunteer positions available as a Volunteer Driver, Friendly Chats Volunteer, Office Assistance Volunteer, Educational Workshop Leader Volunteer, and Creative Projects Volunteer. To learn more, please contact Gramatan Village at (914) 337-1338. Vibrant Aging. At Home. Your Own Way. Gramatan Village located at 85 Pondfield Road in Bronx- EXPERIENCE ville is a non-profit organization that supports adults ages 55 and up who want to age in the home and neighborhood that they love. We support empowered aging-in-community with a network of volunteers, experts, professional referrals, and peer connections that enable members to stay in- VANG VIENG, LAOS dependent, vital, and engaged as they grow older. At Gramatan Village, members receive services such as transportation to local appointments, referrals to vetted community partners, technology support, home maintenance support, home safety checks, assistance in financial planning and in navigating Medicare/Medicaid, advocacy, workshop and seminar offerings, priority consideration FROM THE AIR for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, support groups, counseling, volunteer opportuni- ties, as well as social and cultural outings. www.gramatanvillage.org. Evening Lecture with John Isaac: The Pictures I Did Not Take Your Bucket List Adventure starts with us. We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences you never knew existed. 914.833.8880 69 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 On February 6 at 6pm, the OSilas Gallery, 171 White Plains Rd, Bronxville presents Former www.luxurytravelservice.com United Nations photojournalist and author John Isaac to discuss his 30-year odyssey working for the United Nations. Mr. Isaac will talk about his experiences travelling the world with the UN and some TM of the difficult situations he confronted as a UN photographer, including his effort to preserve the Save Time. Make One Call. Have the Time of Your Life. dignity of the vulnerable and suffering people found at the center of the many UN missions he was sent to photograph. This presentation will be illustrated with photographs taken over Mr. Isaac’s long career with the United Nations. This lecture was originally schedule for November 15 but had to be rescheduled due to the snow storm that day. Tickets are required. $25 per person/$20 for OSilas Gallery Members. Light refreshments will be provided. Tickets are limited. Visit osilasgallery.org for tickets and details. shorelinepub.com The Bronxville Bulletin • February 2019 • 3 From the Mayor’s Office BY MAYOR MARY MARVIN finished so high on the list po- Dallas Cowboy fan and raised hospitality of the Bronxville is there within one to two nessed that driving habits in lice department offers were his boys to drink the Kool-Aid! School in offering a space for minutes of receiving a call. particular have become less a plenty. Our Bronxville pre- Though in fairness he does these officers to just come in As to final words of ad- considerate and more aggres- decessors thankfully saw his like the Mets, but our own and talk to the kids. As a re- vice, the Chief believes in sim- sive with electronic devices potential and made an imme- Yankees, Giants and Jets are sult, officers now often eat ple common sense and gut posing a huge distraction. His diate offer rushing him to Dr. roundly scorned – perhaps lunch in the cafeteria, know feelings. advice is simple, “just slow Taylor on Studio Arcade for a grounds for termination?! children by name, their hob- The adage if you “see down a little in life and not same day physical! And the Forcing him to sit down bies and sometimes their something, say something” live it in one mad rush.” rest is history. (He still owes with me, I learned he thinks fears. has proven the wisest advice We are blessed beyond his dad a now 31 year promise of Bronxville as his first home This is especially im- in countless situations. When measure to have Chief Satri- to finish his degree) as he spends so much of his portant since Columbine and canvassing a Village neigh- ale leading our department as He met his wife Nicole time here and knows people 9/11, as officers and institu- borhood after a police event, they come no finer. JANUARY 28, 2019 at the gas station in Chester in a very deep and meaning- tions have to be actively in- it never fails that a neighbor Heights across from her fam- ful way. In fact, he said the volved together and prepared says, “Oh, I did see an odd JANUARY 22, 2019 As a Village of only 6500 ily owned Chester Heights hardest part of his job is feel- to handle the potential dan- van or a funny night delivery residents, we benefit from Pastry Shop. In a rather du- ing the loss of great residents gers of big public gatherings but I just didn’t call the police The following is a year embracingly small and truly bious story of their meeting, through their passing. and the term lockdown drill desk.” The same is true about end compilation of the most getting to know each other. (he still sticks to a flat tire As to how the Village Po- is unfortunately part of our the proliferation of phone asked questions to Village After serving the Village for excuse!), they married in 1997 lice Department has changed, children’s lexicon.