Westchester County and Jandon Foundation Award Scholarships Students from 12 High Schools Awarded Scholarships
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Chrisco the Memorial Day Hillary & Nick Magician Page 6 Page 6 Page 5 VWESTCHESTEROLUME 2 • NUMBER 37 Your World, Our Beat; TIMES Now You Know!™ TRIBUNEMAY 17, 2007 INSIDE www.WestchesterTimesTribune.Typepad.com Complimentary A&E Jerilynne Fierstein Westchester County and Jandon PG. 1 Honored with Leadership Foundation Award Scholarships AUTOMOTIVE Students from 12 High Schools Awarded Scholarships PG. 7 in Education Award Veteran Educator is the District’s BUSINESS Administrator of the Year PG. 5 Y O N K E R S , Jeri Fierstein NY -- Jerilynne caught the F i e r s t e i n , “education” bug COMMUNITY Yonkers Public early, inspired PG. 6 Schools Director by teachers who of Public fostered her I n f o r m a t i o n , love of learning EDUCATION Gifted and and her passion PGS. 1, 5 The Arts, was for the Arts. honored by She pursued the Rotary her interests JASON Club of East at American Yonkers with University in GOOLJAR its Leadership Wa s h i n g t o n , in Education D.C. graduating PG. 3 Award for her with a Bachelor distinguished of Arts Degree commitment to quality education in Art Education in 1971. In 1983, GOVERNMENT and community service. As a she earned a Master of Science PGS. 1, 4 champion of both ideals throughout in Educational Administration her 36 years of service to the and Supervision graduating with WHITE PLAINS, NY -- First-year his college experience that he wants got a chance to pass on his personal district, Mrs. Fierstein personifies distinction from Pace University. college student and Jandon scholar to address the new group of students perspective Tuesday, May 8, when LAW the definition of a master educator. see Fierstein Honored Pg. 5 Tim Chogovadze is so happy with receiving scholarships this year. He see Scholarships Pg. 5 PG. 6 LIKE National Meet of Antique Motorcycles New Hot Spot for the RHINEBECK, NY -- The years old and older. KLOCKWORK Antique Motorcycle Club The event is expected Over-40 Crowd PG. 3 of America (AMCA) has to bring out not only chosen Rhinebeck, NY, motorcycle enthusiast, Ray, Goodman & Brown a.k.a. “The as the site for their next but also people who are Moments” Gets Intimate at Samba Na’ Brasa NEW YORK CIVIC National Meet. Home to interested in history and the famous Rhinebeck art. PG. 2 Aerodrome, the Antiques “These machines are Show, and the Dutchess examples of the greatest County Fair, the town craftsmanship of the OP-ED will host the prestigious 20th century,” said PGS. 2, 3 weekend on June 8-10, admirer Daniel Rosen. 2007. “The Guggenhiem The National Meet is Museum had its famous TRAVEL the highlight of the year for antique a coalition headed by the Hudson exhibit in Manhattan a few years PG. 7 motorcycle enthusiasts and will Valley Chapter of the AMCA. back, but in Rhinebeck you will see showcase American bikes such as The host in Rhinebeck will be the blue smoke and hear the putt- Harley-Davidsons, Indians, Popes, The Century Museum Village putt of an engine built at the time of WEIR Hendersons as well as foreign and Collector’s Associating, Inc. the Wright Brothers.” machines such as Triumphs, Alongside the classic machines, For more information on the ONLY HUMAN Nortons, BMWs and Victorias. The specialized vendors will offer National Meet, call Tim Cantelli PG. 3 National Meet is being organized by motorcycles and parts that are 35 can be reached at (518) 828-2768. MOUNT VERNON, NY -- When status as one of the more enduring you’re over 40 in Westchester R&B groups. They consistently Assemblyman Latimer: County, club hopping is no longer deliver a crowd-pleasing stage show. an option and going to the movies “We wanted to provide a Supper often means making a Blockbuster Club & VIP atmosphere for the Clip Wings of Drunken Pilots run due to a lack of entertainment more discerning crowd who can Advertise ALBANY, NY -- New York State some of the principles used in DWI choices. June 14th 2007 from 6:00pm appreciate fine food and first class in Assemblyman George Latimer penalties - also in effect for boaters – 10:00pm that all changes when entertainment from the 1970’s and the (D-Westchester, 91st A.D.) has co- and snowmobilers - to aircraft Century 21/Try-Us Realty sponsor 1980’s because there’s not a lot of Westchester authored a bill with State Senator operators. “An Intimate and Elegant Evening entertainment options if you’re over John DeFrancisco (R-Syracuse) that The full provisions of the bill may with Ray, Goodman & Brown a.k.a. 40 in this area,” says Darryl Walker, Times Tribune. would clip the wings of drunken be found on-line at www.assembly. ‘The Moments’ at the Luxurious, president of SDJ Entertainment aviators - by raising standards state.ny.us - quick bill search A.7633. Samba Na’ Brasa (Brazilian Inc., producer of the event. e-mail inquiries to: and penalties for those operating “The potential damage and BBQ Steak House) Restaurant, Samba Na’ Brasa offers an an aircraft “FWI” (Flying while loss of life that may result from 42 W. Broad Street, Fleetwood, upscale setting with an authentic intoxicated). In recent years, there intoxicated operation of an aircraft Mount Vernon NY 10552. Brazilian buffet. Tickets are [email protected] have been incidents of commercial is staggering” said Assemblyman Ray, Goodman & Brown’s classic, $75.00 and it includes the dinner pilots attempting to take off while Latimer. “We intend for punishment old school hits such as “Love on a and show, there will be no separate or under the influence of alcohol to be strict enough to discourage Two Way Street” and “Special show-only tickets. Celebrity or drugs; the FAA has reviewed thoughtless, reckless behavior in Lady” are sure to strike a chord with Photographer Ronnie Wright will call: the status of state laws regarding advance.” The bill would go into sophisticated audiences. Together be on hand to take pictures of guests penalties for such pilots, and effect November 1st of this year, if for more than 35 years, the group with Ray, Goodman & Brown. 914-378-1433 found New York’s laws among the it passes the Senate, the Assembly is known for their seductive ballads Tickets go on sale May 10th at Ext. 235 nation’s weakest. The DeFrancisco/ and is signed by the Governor. with rich harmonies. A string of hits Samba Na’ Brasa Restaurant, 914- Latimer leghislation would apply in the 70s and 80s cemented their 668-1112. Miracle League Opens My Name Western Wonderland By Barbara Barton Sloane 2nd Season of Baseball is Richard There is no where else on earth HARTSDALE, NY -- With coop- World” Branca and County Legis- even remotely like this area. Its eration from the weather, the ef- lator Bill Ryan (both pictured be- enchantment is almost impossible to forts of many and ten newly formed low). As the crowd cheered them Sweeney put into words. Edward Abby, one baseball teams, the Miracle League all on, the players, accompanied by I am a Candidate for of the most famous voices of the opened it’s second season of base- a “Buddy”, went to their respective Yonkers City Court Western deserts, spoke of the “huge ball with a parade, Sparky the Fire positions on the field. vibration of light and stillness and dog, county legislators and many “This field was made possible by Judge solitude.” Welcome to Flagstaff, eager and excited baseball players. the efforts of many people and the Arizona. Throwing out the ceremonial kids really love it,” said Evan La- Route 66 Runs Through It first pitch was shared by former tainer, Director of the Westchester Flagstaff, at an elevation of 7,000 pitcher and honorary chairman, County Office for the Disabled. feet, is a city of 60,000. It nestles in Ralph “The Shot Heard Around the the cool pines of Northern Arizona, 2 ½ hours from Phoenix, and just 80 miles south of the Grand Canyon. The rather quirky name – Flagstaff - comes from a group of settlers who, in 1876, selected a site at the foot of the San Francisco peaks. They chose a tall pine, removed its branches and in observance of the 4th of July, attached a flag to By Richard Sweeney the top. Over time, the flagpole I’m interested in running for Judge remained and became a landmark because I know that justice is served for travelers. The name Flagstaff and the law is properly applied became prominently used from that when every person gets a full and time on. fair opportunity to be heard. There’s lots to do in Flagstaff, My life experience has taught me and summer has some very special that getting a fair opportunity is the offerings: key to achievement and success. How about a ranger-guided My professional experience as a see My Name is Richard Pg. 6 see Western Wonderland Pg. 7 PAGE 2 MAY 17, 2007 WESTCHESTER TIMES TRIBUNE Op-Ed WESTCHESTER TIMES TRIBUNE LLC Trimming Fat, Ruffling Feathers 55 Main Street Reduction of Waste in the Hospital Industry Will be Resisted Fiercely by Local Beneficiaries and Legislative Allies Yonkers, NY 10701-2739 By Henry J. Stern the Spitzer administration and its out of hospital closing issues, condition can be treated outside Tel: 1-914 / 378.1433, health advisers. Wednesday, the similar to the Federal government’s a hospital, so much the better. The report of the Berger governor met with the legislative creation of a commission to close The issues presented by the Berger ext 235 Commission on the closing of leaders, and at that time encountered military bases in the United States report are typical of many others Fax: 1-914 / 378.0008 hospitals has come under fire in the considerable reluctance to take any which were deemed unnecessary to before the state legislature.