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Publisher Edward Shapiro Sponsor for the Eastchester 350th Anniversary Associate Publisher Diane Shapiro Celebration’s K-12 Educational Program Art Director Cynthia Pena Judy Unis and Bill Dowling, co- ects Committee the board enthusiastically ap- chairs of the Bronxville Historical proved the sponsorship. Conservancy, have announced that The three town public school superinten- $10,000 will be used as funding in dents quickly indicated their support. Each support of the Eastchester 350th An- appointed a district liaison for the 350th An- niversary Celebration’s K-12 Educa- niversary Celebration, and an individual school tional Program next year. faculty member was also selected to work within In 2014, students in every school the various faculties. Town historian Forliano in Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronx- has reached out to the four other local elementa- ville -- public as well as parochial and ry schools in the community and expressed his private -- will have an opportunity appreciation for their enthusiastic endorsement. to learn some local history: that the “With our eastchester350.org website town’s roots go back to the Eastches- launched, teachers and students have many re- ter Covenant of 1665; that the marble sources right at their fingertips,” said Forliano. quarries drew many early European “We have published this program online so immigrant workers and their families that parents as well as teachers will have the to the town; that world renowned art- opportunity to assist their children while en- ists, authors and celebrities have lived riching their own understanding of Eastchester, here; that the first president of the Tuckahoe and Bronxville’s past.” United States to serve as a Boy Scout Home page of www.eastchester350.org All local organizations are encouraged to did so here; and that the town has been submit their group’s particular history and keep home to four Congressional Medal of the town’s birthday in mind when planning Honor winners, as well as countless brave sol- ing committee approached each of the public their own 2014 events. These histories and an- diers who served in all the country’s wars. school districts last year to solicit administrative nouncements can be posted on the new web- In addition to exploring these topics, the and faculty support and asked the Bronxville site. The steering committee reserves the right town’s youngsters will be challenged to select a Historical Conservancy if that organization to edit and upload all website materials. history project of their own. They will be asked would provide funding as exclusive sponsor for Residents may contact individual steering to produce an essay, an artistic composition, a the K-12 Educational Program. committee members or use the email Eastches- film or video, a poem, a drama or a mixed-me- Dr. Robert Wein, former co-chair of the [email protected]. dia piece focused on this rich past, dependent Conservancy and Eastchester 350th Anniversa- Although costs have been kept to a mini- on the avenues for achievement offered in their ry committee member said, “When we learned mum, all the community programs require own schools. Older middle and high school the scope of the project designed by Dick For- financial support. Contributions to Eastches- students may wish to develop research subjects liano (current Town Historian and retired East- ter 350th Anniversary, Inc. are tax deductible, into scholarly papers that will reveal even more chester Middle School teacher), I was delighted since the group is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit or- of the town’s unsung history. to present this to the Conservancy as a project ganization. Checks may be mailed to Eastches- To support these endeavors, the steer- worthy of being funded.” ter 350th Anniversary, Inc., 40 Mill Rd., East- After due diligence from the group’s Proj- chester, NY 10709. Kitchens•Baths•Wall Units Kyle Swanson, BHS Senior, And now, CLOSETS too! Named to All-State Band Flautist and piccolo player Kyle - FREE - Swanson, a Bronxville High School se- Consultation nior, has been named to the 2013 All- at our showroom State Symphonic Band. The announce- ment came from the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), which sponsors the All-State Confer- ence each year for high school juniors and seniors. The 2013 Conference will Kitchen-Insider.blogspot.com take place December 5-8 in Rochester, New York, with concerts in the East- man Theatre. Sharon Slote, director of the Bronxville Middle and High School Bands, says that Swanson “plays both Closets • Home Offices the flute and piccolo with astounding Home Entertainment Units technical prowess. His preparations for performances and auditions alike Remodeling & Custom Refacing are far beyond those of a typical high © school student. It has been an absolute As seen in Consumer Reports pleasure to work with Kyle for the last six-plus years. 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Rudd is now a first-year graduate student Visit with us and get a FREE Remodeling Idea CD! in flute performance at the New England Conservatory; Devlin is a doctoral student in orchestral conducting at the University of Maryland School of Music. 2 • December 2013 bronxvillebulletin www.thebronxvillebulletin.com From the Mayor’s Office By Mayor Mary Marvin

As you read $8,116,374 as our share of the County budget. Supervisor proposes policies and projects for con- about the County itself. We have a very interesting this, you may have Next on the ballot for election is the County sideration by the Town Board. As a Town Board and storied home. just colored in your District Attorney. Bronxville resident Janet DiFiore is member, the Supervisor’s vote has the same weight From the historical perspective, Westchester paper ballot circles running for her second four year term and is unop- as those of the other four Board members. The Su- was home to many luminaries. Before his rout at the for election for vari- posed. pervisor acts as Treasurer of the Town, works with the Battle of White Plains in 1776, Washington stayed at ous County, Town County-wide voting requires the election of a Town budget officer to prepare the initial draft of the the Elijah Miller House which still stands on Virginia and judicial offices County Clerk. The duties of this office include man- Town budget and is the only authorized signature for Road in North White Plains and when the yellow fe- as well as a record aging all of the County land records, overseeing the payroll and Town checks. ver epidemic hit Philadelphia, our second President, six New York State licensing of plumbers and electricians, facilitating Two Town Board seats are also up for election John Adams, was forced to leave and came to live Constitutional the passport application process and naturalization for a two year term. The current representatives are with his daughter on Route 22 in Mount Vernon. Amendments. of new citizens. running unopposed. Founding Father John Jay was raised in Rye, (As a caution, the Continuing down the ballot will be the elec- Bronxville Village elections are the third Tues- matriculated at King’s College (Columbia) at age 14 Amendments were tion of an Eastchester Town Supervisor. The office day in March of 2014. and went on to be Governor, co-author of the Fed- on the flip side of the absentee ballot and very easy is up for election every two years with no term limits I urge all of you to exercise your right to vote as eralist Papers and first Chief Justice of the Supreme to miss.) and a current salary of $98,093. turnout will be a huge factor in the final tallies. Court before retiring to a homestead in Bedford. As point of reference, the electronic scanner pa- As Chief Executive Office of the Town, the Su- In doing my research last week on Westchester After winning the popular vote but losing the per ballots are here to stay per New York State Law. pervisor directs day-to-day operations and coordi- County political offices, I had a wonderful moment Presidential election of 1876 to Rutherford B. Hayes, The only exception is the upcoming March Village nates the activity of Town Department heads. The of “accidental learning” as I stumbled upon articles continued on page 5 election which qualified for a one year extension on lever machine use. In 2010, New York actually be- came the last State to switch to electronic voting in compliance with Federal law. In my opinion, the “new” technology seems like a step backward from the admittedly 19th centu- ry technology of the lever machine to a system that requires poll workers to copy voters’ information by hand from one piece of paper to another. Top on the ballot will be voting for a County Executive of Westchester. Named after the City of Chester, England, Westchester was founded in 1683 and encompasses 500 square miles and 45 munici- palities. According to the 2010 Census, Westches- ter has 949,113 residents, approximately 254,000 of which belong to the Democratic Party and 134,000 are registered Republicans. The Office of County Ex- ecutive was created in 1937 when voters approved a new County charter giving Westchester County an executive branch to complement the legislative County Board of Legislators. Since its inception, the County Executive seat has been held by eight men, six Republicans and two Democrats. The County Executive is elected at large in the General Election held the year following the Presi- dential election. The term of office is four years and no one can serve for more than three consecutive four year terms. The current County Executive’s sal- ary is $160,760. To run for the office, an individual has to be a citizen of the County for a minimum of five years prior. Compensation is fixed by the Coun- ty Board of Legislators. The County Executive is the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of Westchester County and some of his/her main duties include the supervi- sion of the administrative services and departments of the County; presentation of an annual budget to the County Board and communication of a general statement of the finances and affairs of County gov- ernment to the County Board at a minimum of once a year. The County Executive does have a veto pow- er as well as the right to appoint the head of every County department and office, subject to confirma- tion by the County Board. In a strange twist of fate, because many West- chester residents are choosing not to affiliate with either the Republican or Democratic parties, the Independence Party has taken on unprecedented influence. The party was first formed in the 1990’s by Ross Perot, and in New York, spearheaded by Tom Golisano. Though, less than 4% of County voters be- long to this party, many unaffiliated or independent voters think this is their line on which to vote. The small change in word ending from Independen(ce) to an Independen(t) has translated into a party to be reckoned with. Representing approximately 50,000 people in Bronxville and Yonkers, Bronxville’s representative on the County Board of Elections is also up for elec- tion. A County Legislator serves for a two year term. A key power of the County Board concerns finances, appropriating funds, approving the budget and levy- ing taxes. The Board has seventeen members, 10 of which are Democrats and 7 Republicans. The cur- rent base salary is $49,200. Currently, Village taxpayers contribute

www.shorelinepub.com bronxvillebulletin December 2013 • 3 Astorino Proposes 2014 Budget with No Increase in County Tax Levy County Execu- For example, the county saves $62,000 istering the program, instead of taking over tive Robert P. Astorino each time it replaces a retiring correction officer the administration. released a proposed with 20 years of experience with a new hire. • Day care spending is budgeted at $32 mil- Westchester County “This is what my ‘jobs for savings’ call for lion, up almost $2 million from this current budget for 2014 with- the last four years has been all about,” Astorino year. The parent share of non-mandated day out any increase in said. “Our county workers do a terrific job. The care will remain at 27 percent, lower than the county tax levy problem is they are very expensive. So together, in many other counties in the state includ- – marking the fourth labor and management sat down to work out ing New York City. The average number of year in a row that As- contracts that are fair to our workers and fair to monthly applications is currently at the torino has submitted a our taxpayers.” highest it has been at in four years. balanced budget that With Westchester County residents facing • There are no cuts to Bee-Line buses, and preserves essential ser- the highest property taxes in the United States, fares will not be raised. vices without increas- Astorino said raising taxes continues not to be • The safety net for the counties most needy ing taxes. an option. Since taking office, Astorino has cut will be preserved though a Social Services “This budget county spending by five percent and the county budget of more than $559 million, the same shows once again that property tax levy has been reduced by 2 percent. as in 2013. government – just like County taxes make up about 15-20 percent of • Playland will remain open in 2014. Astorino the taxpayers who a typical property tax bill. The remaining taxes is hoping that the Board of Legislators will pay the bills must County Executive Robert P. Astorino are levied by local governments and special dis- act soon on his proposal to turn operations do – can live within tricts (15-20 percent), and school districts (60-70 over to Sustainable Playland Inc., a Rye- its means,” Astorino percent). based not-for-profit. If the BOL does not act, said. “Over the past three years, we have made coffers. This is up from the $382 million expect- Other budget highlights include: Playland will continue to be operated by the tough but necessary decisions to bring spending ed in 2013, or four percent. • The property tax levy remains at $548.4 county’s Parks Department at a loss. under control and as a result the county’s finan- The budget proposal also benefits from em- million. This is the actual amount that the • All county parks and nature centers will cial picture and ability to deliver services today ployee contributions to health care that Asto- county collects in property taxes. While the remain open. A related capital project will and in the future are much improved.” rino put into effect for nonunion management levy remains constant, the effect on prop- begin the process of renovating the closed In addition to holding the line on taxes, and has negotiated with seven of the county’s erty owners can vary from community to Sprain Ridge Park Pool in Yonkers. other key elements in the budget are also essen- eight employee unions. For 2014, the county’s community based on different assessment • Astorino continues to provide funding tially flat. health care bill for active employees is projected practices. Property taxes represent 32 per- for various community resources. Among • The proposed budget of almost $1.74 billion to be $95 million, but the cost will be reduced by cent of the county’s total revenues. these are the following: ArtsWestchester, represents an increase in spending of less $4 million in employee contributions. • State and federal aid is projected to increase $1.25 million; Westchester Library System, than 1 percent from the previous year. Astorino noted that the county’s largest $13 million from 2013. $1 million; Cornell Cooperative Exten- • Headcount is also up less than 1 percent, a union, the Civil Service Employees Association, • Mortgage tax is projected at $19.8 million, sion, $800,000; Hudson River Museum, net increase of 6 positions in the operating has still not agreed to a contract with health-care an increase from the $14.1 million budgeted $700,000; Legal Services of the Hudson Val- budget from the previous year. contributions. Astorino renewed his call to them in 2013 and the $17.2 million now projected ley, $585,000. • The fund balance is also being held flat as to negotiate a contract with these contributions. for the current year. • There is a new “outreach initiatives” catego- Astorino continues his practice of not us- Employee compensation continues to be • Pension costs continue to rise for county ry that will provide $1.3 million to about 30 ing this commonly called “rainy day fund,” one of the county’s biggest costs. The average employees. Astorino is proposing that the organizations that provide services for elder which sets aside money for emergencies, to salary of a county worker is $76,414. A private county once again take advantage of a state abuse prevention, domestic violence preven- pay for day-to-day operations. sector employee working in Westchester makes law that allows the county to amortize some tion eviction prevention, senior services and • The parent share for subsidized day care is an average salary of $65,185, according to the of its pension costs. For 2014, the maximum youth programs. also being held flat at 27 percent, which still most recent figures from the state Department amount would be $28 million, but this A separate capital budget for 2014 has remains well below the level of 33 percent of Labor. When fringe benefits are added, com- number can be adjusted downward depend- also been submitted, which reflects the Astorino paid by families in New York City. pensation for the average county worker jumps ing on economic trends of the year. The total administration’s commitment to maintaining “Our departments continue to manage ev- to $120,170. pension bill for 2014 is $96 million. vital public infrastructure and promoting eco- ery dollar as if it were their own,” Astorino said. As a result of a number of structural • The cost of Medicaid, the federal and state nomic growth. Astorino’s proposed budget now goes to changes, such as having employees contribute mandated program that provides medical The total capital budget proposed for 2014 the county Board of Legislators, which has until to health care and replacing retiring workers care for the poor, will be about $223 million, is $275 million, an increase of $87 million from Dec. 27 to adopt a final spending plan. with new hires who come at lower salaries and similar to 2013. The net cost to taxpayers 2013. Projects proposed include improvements On the revenue side, the budget benefits make higher pension contributions, the county will be $214 million due to added federal to bridges, roads, sewers, water districts and the from growth in the sales tax. The sales tax is pro- has been able to put the brakes on spiraling em- reimbursement. The state government will county airport, as well as technology upgrades jected to generate $398 million for the county’s ployee costs. reimburse the county for all costs of admin- and renovations to parks. 2014 Golf E-Z Reservations Groom Spots Celebrates Grand Through March 7, E-Z Reserve tee times will be available to new golfers or Opening with Ribbon Cutting past golfers who may want a new time or day. These E-Z Reserve times will be Costume Party available on a first-come, first-served basis and are Groom Spot held its ribbon cutting limited to one tee time per ceremony in late October. Owner Julie weekend day. Zwisdak and boyfriend Larry Van Nostrand The E-Z Reserve pro- were joined by family and friends to cel- gram enables golfers with ebrate the grand opening of Groom Spot. a valid Westchester County Tuckahoe’s Mayor Ecklond introduced Park Pass to block out a the ceremony and welcomed the new dog starting tee time for a series grooming salon to the town. “The commu- of weeks. A non-refundable nity has been very welcoming, and there pre-registration fee of $350 are many wonderful dogs in the neighbor- per player is due at pre- hood,” said Ms. Zwisdak. registration and payable by The salon is currently open and book- cash, check or Visa, MasterCard or American Ex- The date of golf course openings for the 2014 ing appointments. Dog owners can rest as- press. As a bonus for pre-registering, the 2014 E-Z season will be announced. sured that their beloved pooches will be in Reserve season is increased from 25 to 30 weeks of The courses are Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake good hands. The salon owners have been play, beginning March 29 and ending October 18. in Yonkers, Hudson Hills in Ossining, Maple Moor grooming full time since 2007 and are very Julie Zwisdak, Larry Van Nostrand, Mayor Ecklond cut the Ribbon After this pre-registration period, remaining in White Plains, Mohansic in Yorktown Heights concerned with providing a safe and com- E-Z Reserve tee times will only be available at golf and Saxon Woods in Scarsdale. forting environment. courses beginning the first day of play in 2014. E-Z Reserve applications will be available at The staff of Groom Spot consists of These tee times will be sold for a $250 per player all courses. Applications are also available with two gentle and certified dog groomers, who have had pets their whole life. They provide quality fee for 25 weeks, beginning April 12 and ending complete rules and regulations at golf.westchester. service and care to suit the needs of their canine customers and their owners. For more informa- September 28. com. tion visit www.groomspot.com. To schedule a grooming appointment, call 914-826-5240. 4 • December 2013 bronxvillebulletin www.thebronxvillebulletin.com From the Mayor’s Office continued from page 3 Democratic New York Governor Samuel J. Tilden re- largest being Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, five cause they have lived through eras with which we on a property can cut air conditioning cost by 10% tired to a Yonkers estate, Greystone, a 30 room stone times the size of Central Park. have few other connections left. to 15% as well as indirectly cutting the carbon diox- villa including the gardens of the now Untermeyer Howard Stern started his radio career as a disc They also positively alter our environment by ide emissions from cooling units. Park. jockey in Briarcliff Manor, and Beatles wives, Yoko moderating climate, improving air quality, harbor- • Rows of trees, even small conifers, reduce Third Vice President, Aaron Burr, often tried Ono and Linda McCarthy, both lived in Scarsdale ing wildlife, preserving soil and conserving water. wind speed up to 85% and a good windbreak can cases at St. Paul’s Church in Mount Vernon and and attended Sarah Lawrence College. One of Scars- As example: save up to 25% of winter heating costs. when Colonel of the Continental Army, took com- dale’s more infamous residents was FBI agent Robert • Tree roots hold soil in place, slow run-off and Selecting a tree that will thrive in a given set mand of the forces in White Plains. Hanssen who sold State secrets and began his treason combat erosion. of site conditions is the key to long term tree sur- Horace Greeley, founder of the New York Tri- while living in Scarsdale in the late 1970’s. Aussie ac- • Leafy trees catch precipitation before it reach- vival. Before selecting a tree for planting, many bune and the Republican Party as well as a Presiden- tor Mel Gibson was actually a Peekskill resident until es the ground, allowing some to drip and evaporate factors should be considered: the soil conditions, tial candidate against Ulysses S. Grant in 1872, was a the age of 12. thereby reducing run-off and erosion. exposure to sun and wind, human activity near the Chappaqua resident and has been immortalized as a A tunnel in the shuttered Memorial Field on • Leaf litter creates an environment for earth- tree site, drainage, space constraints and hardiness namesake of a local high school. Sanford Boulevard in Mount Vernon was used to worms and other organisms that help maintain soil zone. The tree must also have adequate space to John Peter Zenger wrote an article about an film the iconic “Mean Joe Greene” Coke commer- quality. grow to maturity both above and below ground. Of Eastchester town election that heavily criticized the cials so popular in the early 1980’s. • Trees reduce the heat intensity of the green- particular importance in Bronxville is a tree’s prox- New York Governor and resulted in a trial for “se- Even though we are home of the cocktail, house effect by maintaining low levels of carbon imity to power lines. Con Edison has the absolute ditious libel”. The result in favor of Zenger led to because legend has it that American soldiers in El- dioxide. right to trim trees into the infamous “V” shape to the enshrining of freedom of the press in the Bill of msford often stole tail feathers from Tory-owned • Trees also remove gaseous pollutants from expose their wires. Rights. chickens before heading to O’Brien’s for a few bever- the air by absorption of particulates such as ozone The Bronxville Historical Conservancy has em- In the more recent past, a Mount Vernon na- ages and the tavern’s barmaid began to decorate the sulphur dioxide and PAN, the chemical component barked on a project to delineate native plant and tree tive, Lt. Ira Palm, led a raid on Adolph Hitler’s Mu- potables with the plumage thus birthing the cocktail, of smog. species best suited for the various topographical dif- nich apartment in 1945. Though Hitler was not Crain’s New York Business says we are New York’s • Trees also shield people from ultra-violet rays, ferences in Village neighborhoods. The end product there, Lt. Palm returned home with a gold plated slimmest, fittest County for our low rates of obesity, reducing UV-B exposure by about 50%. Trees are will be a very useful, long term guide for successful pistol bearing the letters AH. inactivity and diabetes. We truly live in a fascinating especially important on playgrounds where children planting in the Village. Among the County’s many firsts include an el- county! spend hours outdoors. If you spot a distressed or dead tree or notice a evator company, Otis in Yonkers; the first self-made This past fall the Village planted over twenty • The net cooling effect of just one young public location that merits a tree, please email Vil- female millionaire, hair care maven Madame C. J. street trees including red maples, lindens and pears, healthy tree is equivalent to 10 room size air condi- lage Hall at [email protected] and we will put the Walker of Irvington; America’s oldest golf club, St. but given that we lost over 100 during the past two tioners operating 20 hours a day. Well placed trees location on our list for remediation. Andrew’s founded in 1899 and the first synthetic years of storms, we are clearly playing catch up. plastic made, Bakelite, in Yonkers. Unfortunately, this number does not even take In 1912, an inquisitive college student from into account the many lost on private property due Yonkers, Edwin Armstrong, invented FM radio and to storms or disease or sadly healthy ones removed the year prior a Dominican nun named Mother for expansion or remodeling. Mary Alphonsa founded the first home for terminal “Street” trees serve architectural and engineer- cancer patients. Born Rose Hawthorne, she was the ing functions beyond the aesthetic value. They daughter of American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne enhance building design, reduce glare and reflec- and when she opened a second home in Unionville, tion, screen unsightly areas, muffle urban noise and the town was renamed Hawthorne in her honor. reduce the “heat island effect” caused by pavement Tuckahoe Marble was used to build The New and commercial buildings. York Public Library, the Federal Reserve Bank on As an added plus, urban trees grow in value as Wall Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the U.S. Capitol they age while most other municipal assets includ- and the Washington Monument. Painter Norman ing roads and sewers decline in value. Rockwell lived in New Rochelle from 1913 to 1939 Trees on private property produce even greater and painted many of his famous Saturday Evening monetary value. Studies have demonstrated that 10 Post covers while in residence. to 23 percent of the value of a residence is based on Westchester’s highest point at 982 feet is in its tree stock. A municipality also captures some of HAVE A BETTER Mountain Lake Park in North Salem and our oldest this monetary value as enhanced property values in- building dates to 1667 and is still in use as a library crease assessed values and the resulting tax base. for the Rye Historical Society. Westchester is home Trees also provide important symbolic links to over 50 parks and 18,000 acres of green space, the with the past and are important often simply be- VACATION Bronxville School Foundation Sponsors “Redefining Rigor” Initiative Our experienced advisors can get you the best value continued from page 1 ating a common rubric for guiding students as be used to offer a Summer Symposium dur- and exclusive offers you can’t find yourself. they complete writing assignments. ing which educators in the Tri-State area can Denise Flood, Professional Development explore, share and refine their instructional Policy Board Chairperson for the Bronxville strategies and definitions of “academic rigor.” School, has already begun to incorporate new Funding curriculum development and profes- instructional strategy in the Latin IV curricu- sional learning is becoming increasingly diffi- Call lum. In her class, students studied the myth cult given the current economic conditions. “I of Ovid in the original Latin and then traced am grateful to the Bronxville School Founda- how these myths have transformed over time tion,” said Dr. Lutter, “for its efforts to ensure in various media. “The goal is for students to that faculty members have the opportunity to GRAMATAN TRAVEL understand that the themes of classical mythol- engage in the research and development work Vacation Specialists ogy are universal and have enduring relevance which underpins the district’s high standards in today’s society. The project allows students for academic rigor.” to make meaningful connections across disci- Article written by Joella Lykouretzos and 914.337.1333 plines,” stated Mrs. Flood. Helena McSherry, Members of PR Committee, The In addition to providing funding for con- Bronxville School Foundation. Photo courtesy Hel- sultants, the Foundation grant monies will ena McSherry www.luxurytravelservice.com Local Resident Participates in Save Time. Make One Call. Have the Time of Your Life. College Dance Club Performance Keira Vollandt, a freshman at Connecticut College and resident of Bronxville, took part in “A Dancer’s Dozen,” the Dance Club’s fall performance, held Oct. 31, Nov. 1 & 2 at the Martha Myers Dance Studio at Connecticut College. The concert featured works choreographed and performed by students. Students danced to music by Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj, Ludwig van Beethoven, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong and other greats. Vollandt was a 2013 graduate of Horace Mann School. www.shorelinepub.com bronxvillebulletin December 2013 • 5 December 2013 Calendar of Events

The New York Botanical Garden, Fordham Road, Bronx will feature the “Holiday Train Show” until January 12, 2014 On December 14 from 5 to 8pm, the paper Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk brings to life Charles Dickens’ classic featuring over 20 large scale model railway trains and trolleys and activities. Visit nybg.org for complete listings or call works by Adriana Rostovsky entitled, story of Ebenezer Scrooge re-telling “A Christmas Carol” in the historic, 718-817-8700. “Transformations” will open at Recolo- candlelit interior of the circa 1685 Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow gie, 49 Lawton Street, New Rochelle. For Celebrate Diwali, the on Nov. 29-30, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, and Dec. 22 at 3:30, 4:45 an 6pm. A complete details visit recologie.com or call Hindu Festival of Lights “Holiday Open House” provides a cozy, storybook setting to toast the sea- 450-5916. during Free Arts Day at son from 4 to 8m on Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at Philipsburg Manor, 381 North the Pelham Art Center, Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. For information and tickets to both events: 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham 914-366-6900, www.hudsonvalley.org. on Sunday, December 8 Light Up the Town Tree-Lighting & Family Shopping Stroll - Friday, December 6, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. The tree-lighting ceremony begins at 6:00 pm at the corner from 1:30-3:30pm. For of Park Pl. and Kraft Ave. in Bronxville, featuring a visit from Santa and a performance of a capella carols by SHA! Capella -- the group of Bronxville stu- more information about dents, whose talents led them to perform at Madison Square Garden. The ceremony will conclude by 6:30 pm; stores will stay open till 9:00 pm, providing this free program, call various shopping enticements, such as complimentary refreshments and specials. Come see Santa around Bronxville on Saturday, December 14, from 738-2525 or visit www. 3:30 to 5:00 pm and Young at Arts caroling on the evening Thursday, December 19! Free-Parking Days – Courtesy of The Village of Bronxville: Saturday, pelhamartcenter.org. December 14, and Saturday, December 21, from noon to 6:00 pm, at the following locations: Garden Ave. lot, Kraft Ave. lot, Avalon lot, as well as metered spaces on Pondfield Rd., Studio Arcade, Parkway Rd., and Palmer Ave. The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum will pay. December 13 at 6:30pm -- Viva Ver- of Lights on December 8 from 1:30- work merges his passion for golf with a gov/sapa for further information. offer the upcoming program: December di!: Otello by Giuseppe Verdi, a viewing 3:30pm. Celtic and Holiday Classics will conceptual understanding of found ob- 6 from 11:30 to 2pm – Holiday Luncheon of 1996 performance at the Metropoli- be performed on December 15, from jects. Call 606-7867 for details. 12 , rsvp required; December 6 from 5:30 to tan Opera, starring Placido Domingo, 3-4pm by Westchester Harp Ensemble From 1:15 to 2:15pm, a SEPTA Coffee 8:30pm – Holiday First Friday! With the Renee Fleming, and James Morris. Con- directed by Lois Colin. For complete de- The Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 will be held at the Pupil Personnel Of- Metropolitones, registration required; ducted by James Levine. The program tails visit www.pelhamartcenter.org. Dromore Road, Scarsdale will offer fice, 18 Franklin Place, Pelham to discuss December 7 from 10am to 1pm – Annual was made possible by the collaboration the following programs: Weekly Fit- to discuss the transition process and life Holiday Family Day: A Storybook Christ- of the Bronxville Women’s Club. Must The following events are happening at ness Classes for Adults; Yoga Classes after high school hosted Rosemary Mat- mas, registration required; December 14 register in advance and prepay. For com- Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans on Mondays at 7pm on Jan. 6, 13, 20 thews (Assistant Superintendent for Pu- from 6 to 8pm – Holiday Candlelight plete details on these and other events, Memorial, Route 35, Somers: Holiday and 27 & Fridays at 9am on Jan. 3, 10, pil Personnel Services), Lauren Ribeiro Tours and Victorian Carolers; December visit www.wiccny.org or call 771-8700. Ornament-Making Workshop – Satur- 1, 24, and 31; Building a Better Future (CPSE/CSE Chairperson- Supervisor El- 21 from 2:30 to 4:30pm – Birding at Bar- day, December 7 – 10:30 a.m. – noon. Now: Redesigning Our Regional Energy ementary Special Education) and Regina tow. To register for any of these events The Village Lutheran Church, 172 Make your own unique ornaments with and Transportation Structure, and How Ricci (CSE Chairperson -Curriculum Co- call 718-885-1461. For details about these White Plains Road, Bronxville will hold colorful gourds and Bath and Beauty You Can be Involved on Jan. 8 at 7pm; ordinator Secondary Special Education). and more events, visit www.bpmm.org or the following: DISTRICT DIACONATE Workshop – Saturday, December 14 – Weekly Sunday Walks (Teaching Trails) RSVP to Sally Tedesco at 738-3434, ext. 3 email [email protected]. TRAINING for Westchester and the 10:30 a.m. – noon. Make your own bath at 11:30am on Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26. For or [email protected]. Bronx will continue with a new course oils as you learn about herbs, essential more information on these programs Westchester Italian Cultural Center, One offering on Tuesdays, January 7 through oils and aromatherapy. Pre-registration and more, call 723-3470 or visit green- 13 Generoso Pope Place, Tuckahoe will February 11 from 7-9:30pm at Village required by calling 886-5108. For addi- burghnaturecenter.org. From 8:45am to 1pm, The Westchester hold the following: Presepio Napoletano Lutheran Church. The new class is The tional information, call 864-7268. County Soil and Water Conservation – a rich cultural and spiritual tradition New Testament – a survey course of the DECEMBER District and Department of Planning that portrays a bustling village located life and teaching of Jesus Christ and the Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers will of- 7 will present a half-day seminar titled at the base of Mount Vesuvius. The origins and growth of the Christian mes- fer the following programs: Artisan Faire At 7pm, The Bronxville Women’s Club “Designing Environmentally Sound landscape is handcrafted in wood, cork sage within the Apostolic Church. To – Tuesday through Sunday, December and The Performing Arts Center of Landscapes” at the Westchester County and paper mache. The figures are made register or get more information, call 3 through 8, noon – 3 p.m. Artists and Southern Westchester present the Pre- Center in White Plains. Registration of terra cotta, hemp and wire many of Pastor Hartwell at 337-0207, x1022 or hand-crafters will showcase their wares miere Gala Event HOLIDAY IN! a new begins at 8am. It is for site design and which stand more than a foot tall on e-mail [email protected]. The next in the Main House; Artisans Fair and and original holiday-inspired variety development professionals, municipal view through January 11. December 7 Good News Christian Coffee House will Wine Tasting Reception – Saturday, De- show at the Bronxville Women’s Club, representatives and homeowners who at 10:30am -- Genealogy Series: Locating be held at VLC on December 14, when cember 7, 5 – 7 p.m. Sample a variety of 135 Midland Avenue, Bronxville. The want to learn how to plan for and de- Italian Documents, presented by Toni Frank Rendo will take center stage. A wines and enjoy light food and music as evening will be a fundraiser for the sign man-made landscapes that improve McKeen. Must register in advance and service of lessons and carols, Round-The- you shop the Artisan Faire; Christmas at BWC’s historic Clubhouse and select lo- the quality of the natural environment. prepay. December 7 at 2pm -- Family Table Carol Sing, Chancel Choir, Youth Night on the Farm – Saturday, December cal children’s charitable organizations, The cost of the workshop is $15, which Program: Buon Natale: Presepio Work- Choir, Village Bells, Village Brass and 14, 5 – 7 p.m. An old-fashioned, magical including Program Reach, Inc. A recep- includes continental breakfast, snacks shop, creating your unique nativity set string quartet will peform on Decem- night with carols, cookies and a tour of tion and “Meet the Cast” will follow and program materials. Parking at the to take home to enjoy for the holidays. ber 15, at 10:45am. A Service of Lessons the decorated barnyard and Christmas the program. Because of limited seating, County Center, located at 198 Central A holiday reception will conclude the and Carols on December 18th at 7pm on the Farm – Sunday, December 15, 3 – advance paid reservations are recom- Avenue in White Plains, is $7. Registra- program. A program for all ages! Chil- will feature The Chapel School Select 5 p.m. Tour the farm house and barnyard mended. For further information, call tion by Dec. 9 is required. Call 995-4424 dren under age 5 must be accompanied Choir, Chamber Choir and Prep Choir. all decorated for Christmas, and see a 337-3252 or visit www.bronxvillewom- or email [email protected] for by a parent. Adult participation must be For more information call 337-0207 or performance by Nappy’s Puppets at 3:30 ensclub.org. more information. with a child. Must register in advance www.vlc-ny.org. p.m. Go to westchestergov.com/parks or and prepay. December 10 at 6:30pm -- call 864-7282 for more information. 11 15 Cooking Class: Dolci delle Feste, a hands The Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Av- At 1pm, St. Paul’s Church National His- At 4pm, Village Lutheran Church & The on class with Chef Franca D’Amico who enue, Pelham will hold the following Skeletons, a free art exhibition by toric Site, 897 So. Columbus Avenue, Mt. Chapel School will conduct a German will teach you how to prepare some of events: CRAFT-TASTIC: An Exhibition Charles McGill, will be on display from Vernon presents a concert featuring Lois Christmas Service with Rev. Dr. Martin the most delicious holiday desserts. For and Sale of the Handmade will run January 27 through March 8 on the Colin and company performing Harp Conkling, featuring lessons and carols at a detailed description of what will be through Jan. 4, 2014 with a 15% Mem- third floor of the Academic Arts Build- music for the holidays. Parking and 172 White Plains Road, Bronxville. For made please visit our website wiccny. ber Discount Sale from until December ing at Westchester Community College, admission are free. Light refreshments more information, call 337-0207 or visit org. Must register in advance and pre- 8. Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla. McGill’s served. Call 667-4116 or visit www.nps. www.vlc-ny.org. 6 • December 2013 bronxvillebulletin www.thebronxvillebulletin.com Sixteen Bronxville High School Come One Come All… Students Named to Area Premier Gala Event All-State Ensembles

Left to right: Harry Pyle, Noor Banihashem Ahmad, Rebecca Blanco, Maria Louka, Fallon Raviol, Kylie Regan, Caroline Schetlick, Elizabeth McGough, Kyle Swanson, Hilary Rizzo, John Kim, Jamie Carroll, Henry Anderson. Missing: Spencer Borwick, Morgan Taylor, Kenny Xue. Photo: Donna Devlin for The Bronxville School. Sixteen Bronxville High School students were selected for Area All-State music ensembles by the Westchester County School Music Association (WCSMA) for its 2013 Area All-State Festival The Holiday In! cast at rehearsal Concert held at SUNY Purchase. Holiday In! An original holiday-inspired variety show being held on Saturday, December 7, at Selected for the String Orchestra are sophomore violinist Hilary Rizzo, junior cellists Henry 7:00 pm, at the Bronxville Women’s Club, 135 Midland Avenue, Bronxville. Anderson and Morgan Taylor, and senior violinist John Kim. Selected for the Symphony Orchestra The evening will be a fundraiser for the BWC’s historic Clubhouse and select local children’s are sophomore violinist Fallon Raviol, junior bassist Harry Pyle, and senior violinist Elizabeth Mc- charitable organizations, including Program Reach, Inc. Gough. Senior Kyle Swanson will play piccolo in the Symphony Orchestra; he has also been named The show promises to be a classy, sassy, energetic and fun feel-good evening of song, music, to the 2013 New York All-State Symphonic Band, which performs in Rochester in December. dance and more for the entire family to share. Selected for the Women’s Chorus are sophomores Noor Banihashem Ahmad (soprano) and A reception and “Meet the Cast” will follow the program. Caroline Schetlick (alto) and seniors Rebecca Blanco (alto) and Jamie Carroll (soprano). Selected Tax-deductible donations for VIP Seating: $80 per adult; $40 per child under the age of 12; for for the Mixed Chorus are sophomore Maria Louka (soprano), junior Kylie Regan (soprano), and se- General Admission: $40 per adult; $20 per child under the age of 12. Checks made to The Bronx- niors basses Spencer Borwick and Kenny Xue . Blanco and Xue, along with senior bass Chris Landy, ville Women’s Club, a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization. will sing with the 2013 All-National Honor Choir in Nashville from October 27-30. Because of limited seating, advance paid reservations are recommended. Performers were chosen by WCSMA on the basis of auditions at last spring’s New York State Tickets may be purchased at the BWC and/or The Performing Arts Center of Southern West- School Music Association (NYSSMA) Solo Festival. WCSMA, the county arm of NYSSMA, sponsors chester, 504 Fifth Avenue, Pelham or by writing to BWC, 135 Midland Avenue; Bronxville, NY. the Area All-State Festival each year as the equivalent of an all-county festival for Westchester 10708. Please enclose a SASE, or tickets will be left at the door. sophomores, juniors and seniors. For further information, call 337-3252 or visit www.bronxvillewomensclub.org.

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On Saturday, October 26th the Chapel School and Village Lutheran Church participated in Support for Seniors, Families, Education, Youth and Health Make a Difference Day a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Millions of volunteers from Please give generously to: around the world unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others. This was the sec- ond year The Chapel School and Village Lutheran Church participated. Over seventy volunteers The Community Fund came together to make a difference. “The stories told around Make a Difference Day show that 17 Sagamore Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 anyone - regardless of age, location or resources - can accomplish amazing things when they take on the problems they see in the community. School families, church members, and friends of the 914-337-8808 community gathered to complete various projects. The Multipurpose Room was transformed into www.thecommunityfund.org the Make a Difference Headquarters. Service Stations were assembled where volunteers worked together to make toys for animals in shelters, decorate pillowcases for children in hospitals, bake To date, The Community Fund is about halfway to our fundraising goal for FY2013. cookies for firefighters, write letters to soldiers overseas and so much more! “We wanted to show Our success in achieving that goal will determine the amount of funding we can how helping others could have a “chain reaction” by reaching out to those in the community.” give to local agencies and programs that support seniors, families, education, youth Kate Porter, The Chapel School Music Teacher for Pre-K through grade 2 and Youth Minister and health programs in the Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe communities. of the Village Lutheran Church, organized the Make a Difference Day. Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School are located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville. For more information Please donate today. about Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School and its programs, call 914-337-3202 or visit www.thechapelschool.org. 8 • December 2013 bronxvillebulletin www.thebronxvillebulletin.com All Aboard a New Tradition, Holiday The Nutcracker Magical Matinee Model Train Show at Lasdon Sunday December 15th 1:30pm The Picture House announces The Nut- cracker Magical Matinee, a special holiday event that will take place on Sunday December 15th at 1:30pm for families and kids of all ages. The cinematic version of New York City Ballet’s clas- sic production brings George Balanchine’s cho- rography to the big screen. The Nutcrackerwill be presented in the Main Hall, at a special film event trimmed with beautifully costumed bal- lerinas greeting attendees upon arrival, a live dance performance, photo opportunities and special treats. The Nutcracker movie is the beloved tale of a young girl whose dreams transport her to a fantasy land of Mice Kings and fairytale sweets that come to life. The film features a legendary all-star cast from New York City Ballet, includ- The exciting sights and sounds of holiday Lionel trains, featuring the Polar Express, as well as ing Darci Kistler and Damian Woetzel as the famous holiday characters, arrive for the first time at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memo- Sugarplum Fairy and her Cavalier, with a cam- rial, during the Holiday on the Hill event, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 14, eo appearance by a young McCauley Culkin as 15, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29. the Nutcracker Prince. Kevin Kline narrates the In addition, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a special visit on Sunday, Dec. 15, 1 p.m. to story. The matinee event will open with a live 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children; proceeds will help fund Lasdon programs. performance by youth members of Pelham’s Immediately after Thanksgiving, fresh balsam fir Christmas trees and wreaths will be on sale Ballet Arts’ dance program, featuring excerpts in an old- fashioned tree lot next to the Garden Shop, which will also sell poinsettias, plants, gifts from The Nutcracker Act II. Dancers in cos- and refreshments. tumes will be available for photo opportunities Lasdon will host a fun-packed holiday show featuring trains running on more than 150 feet during intermission. of track on a giant eight-foot by 22-foot multi-level layout. The Picture House is presenting this enchanting matinee event to give young audiences an There are dozens of tiny buildings and structures in a display that combines fantasy and real informal yet authentic theatergoing experience, close to home and at affordable ticket prices. train themes, including the Polar Express chugging along to Santa’s Village at the North Pole and Printed programs with a synopsis of the story, casting and performance notes will be distributed highlights of the Metro-North Railroad line from Manhattan to Katonah. Along the way visitors by glittering ballerinas at the door. The Nutcracker film is the same production performed by New will see famous holiday icons such as Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the York City Ballet each December at Lincoln Center. Grinch, Charlie Brown and Peanuts characters, Ralphie from A Christmas Story and Jack Skelling- Tickets for The Nutcracker Magical Matinee are priced at $25 for general admission, $15 for ton from The Nightmare Before Christmas. members, and may be purchased online through The Picture House website or at the box office The Putnam Humane Society will be there on Saturdays for families wishing to adopt a home- during theater hours. Advance bookings are suggested. less pet. The Picture House is dedicated to creating a shared community experience for diverse audi- Proceeds from tree sales will benefit Base Camp Westchester, a non-profit organization aiding ences through film, education programming and unique cultural offerings. Our historically pre- homeless veterans in Westchester. The main house will be decorated for the holidays and the West- served and restored theater offers a unique gathering place dedicated to entertaining, enriching, chester Veterans Museum will feature a new exhibit titled “The Holiday Season during Wartime.” and inspiring a sense of wonder for all ages. The Picture House 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham. 738-3161 Go to westchestergov.com/parks or call Lasdon at 864-7268. www.thepicturehouse.org

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Redeem by phone USE 914-251-6200 DISCOUNT or in person at CODE the box offi ce. 1400 UPRIGHT Box offi ce hours: Left to right: Kristy Levinson, Jack Culaj, Jamie Geier, Rob Gebhart, Jessica Murrer, and Toni Romano. Photo CITIZENS BRIGADE Tues-Fri noon to 6pm Closed 11/28 & 11/29 credit: Village Lutheran Church DR. JOHN TOURING COMPANY February 15, 8pm February 22, 8pm On November 3, 2013, six members of Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School community ran the ING New York City Marathon on behalf of scholarships for the Chapel School Offer applies to December, students. The Team Coach and Senior Pastor of the Church and School, Rev. Dr. Robert Hartwell, January & February helped form the charity run several years ago. Speaking about the dedication of the runners, he Center Series events only. December events must be said, “To commit to a marathon, both physically and with the level of support that each runner purchased by Dec 4, must raise, is a testimony to their care for our school and students.” Runner must raise at least January/February by Dec 20. $3,000. Subject to availability. The school has received gifts and pledges of almost $15,000. Principal of the school, James Does not apply to previously Dhyne, shared his thankfulness for the gifts received. “Gifts continue to be recorded. Team Chapel purchased tickets or did a fantastic job and the money raised will go a long way in meeting the needs of our deserving in combination with KIM KASHKASHIAN other offers. WWW.ARTSCENTER.ORGARR EN students.” According to Dhyne, donations are still being received. February 23, 3pm

www.shorelinepub.com bronxvillebulletin December 2013 • 9 Students Excel in Park 143 Bistro Excited to Cross Country Season Launch New Expanded Menu Twenty students in Park 143 Bistro is excited to announce the New American dining and casual elegance the 5th-8th grades at The launch of its new expanded dinner menu craft- combine at Park 143 Bistro. A seasonal menu Chapel School in Bronx- ed by Executive Chef Jason Holmberg. While includes innovative small plates and entrees, ville, recently finished Park 143 Bistro is known for its array of small featuring savory crepes, homemade pastas, a up their successful cross plate offerings, the innovative menu dramati- fresh fish of the day selection and made-to- country season. Cha- cally increased the number of en- pel School runners in trees on the menu. Eight new en- 5th grade competed in trees offer patrons an unparalleled a 1500m run while stu- diverse dining adventure. “We dents in the 6th-8th grade love giving people the opportu- grouping ran 1.2 miles nity to eat an exceptional meal,” throughout Van Cortlandt said owner Wayne Chessler. “The Park in the Bronx over a support of our guests is phenom- series of four meets. All of enal and is the reason we are ex- the Chapel School runners panding the menu – to give them worked diligently this year more of what they want. And our to lower their times over guests are confirming we have the course of the season and saw personal best times at each race. Coaches Kimberly Johnson and made the right choices.” Katie Vogt are extremely proud of all of their runners and look forward to an even better season Tempting new entrees em- next year. phasize the flavors of the season Runners in the 6th-8th grade had much success during the course of the season with the boys’ include a delicious braised pork team earning 1st place at each of the four meets. This race included participants from Westchester, shank paired with white beans Long Island Duck the Bronx and New Jersey. and cauliflower in a veal and mustard jus; an share classics such as, lager steamed mussels, One of The Chapel School’s eighth graders, ended the season with his best time of 6:53.21 exquisite bacon wrapped filet mignon with and jalapeno flavored shrimp and grits; all can and finishing in 1st place at the Columbus Day Invitational. Three seventh graders rounded out mild mushrooms and asparagus pork quenched be enjoyed in a space carefully crafted to be a the top 10 finishers at this final meet of the season. in rosemary sauce; and Long Island Duck with glamorous epicurean retreat. A Chapel School fifth grader finished in 1st place at all four meets improving his time during baby brussel sprouts, chanterelles in a gooseber- Quilted black leather chairs with polished the course of the season. At the Columbus Day Invitational, he completed the 1500m run in a ry sauce. The menu still features lengthy small nickel studs reflecting hand blown glass light season best time of 6:10.02. This was the second year that the school participated in Westchester plate selections and new offerings are enticing fixtures casting a dim glow on whimsical zebra County’s CYO Cross Country season. lamb meatballs in a garlic mint sauce and veal print banquettes with red piping are among The Chapel School is located on 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville. For more informa- paillard layered over a scallion potato pancake the details that make this chic Bronxville eat- tion about the Chapel School and its programs, please call 337-3202 or visit the website at www. and topped with fennel and herb salad. ery seem comfortably far away from the every- thechapelschool.org Executive Chef Jason Holmberg is known day. An elevated chef’s table in the back with to have a passion for artistic and creative ex- recessed seating has it own private, quiet atmo- pression through exquisite food presentation. sphere. Westchester Magazine voted our chef’s The Chapel School Preschoolers Holmberg is also known for pairing various tex- table. tures and flavors together for superb tastes that Lunch is served daily from 11:00 a.m. to unfold with each bite. “We had a great time cre- 3:00 p.m., dinner from 3:00 p.m. to closing and Make New Friends ating this menu,” stated Holmberg. “We think Saturday and Sunday brunch from 9:00 a.m. to Recently the Chapel School Preschool it is important to continue exploring new terri- 3:00 p.m. For more information visit us online welcomed eight preschool students from tory and adventures in dining.” at www.143parkbistro.com. the New York School for the Deaf in White Plains. The two classes from NYSD were joined by their teachers and Principal, Barbara Robinson. Some of the NYSD students were from an auditory-oral class Operation Prom and some from a bilingual (ASL) class. The Chapel School preschoolers were eager to Award Recipients show their guests a great time! The chil- dren participated in circle time, show and Operation PROM a national non-prof- tell, learned Halloween songs, had snack, it organization has been making dreams and played on the playground. come true since 2004 by providing dresses, The Chapel School will continue to tuxedos and more to students who oth- enjoy their new friendship with The New erwise could not afford them. Their help York School for the Deaf over the course of has allowed these deserving students to be this school year with several visits. All the children are excited about their next visit in December. a part of the high school rite of passage: The Chapel School’s Preschool Director, Michelle Tween, is thrilled about entering this new part- Prom. nership. “I look forward to watching the preschoolers socialize and learn from each other. Our On Saturday, November 9th, the students are already learning some sign language so that they can communicate even better with United Hispanic Construction Workers, their new friends!” Inc. sponsored a “Women’s Empower- ment” event at the Royal Regency Hotel in Yonkers. The event brought over 250 women together from a variety of differ- ent professions and different experiences. Give the Gift of Relaxation The Director, Carmen Tirado-Rodriguez with a Gift Certificate hosted the 2nd annual event, that spon- sored tables for women who were domes- tic violence survivors, breast cancer survi- vors, and community activists. Among the guests were Operation PROM Founder & President, Noel D’Allacco, and Operation Louisa McTurner PROM Board Member, Louisa McTurner. D’Allacco and McTurner were surprised to hear their names called during the awards pro- gram. “We selected these two women for their entrepreneurial spirit, and for their dedication to their community,” said Carmen Tirado-Rodriguez. Louisa McTurner is the first African-American woman to own a store in Bronxville, “Weezie D. Boutique”, and also has a location in Rye. She received the Entrepreneur Award. “I was in complete shock, and so appreciative of the award,” 14 Studio Arcade said McTurner. Noel D’Allacco received the Benevolence Award. “I am grateful to have received the Bronxville, NY 10708 award, and be in the company of so many empowering women,”said D’Allacco. 914.337.9356 D’Allacco and McTurner met four years ago during a dress collection at Weezie D. Boutique in www.bronxvillewellness.com Bronxville. Carmen Tirado-Rodriguez has been a supporter of both of their efforts. For information about Operation PROM visit www.OperationPROM.org For information about the United Hispanic Construction Workers, Inc. visit www.uhcwinc.org 10 • December 2013 bronxvillebulletin www.thebronxvillebulletin.com Furniture Sharehouse Songcatchers 19th Annual Launches “Sittin’ Round “Concert for Peace” The Table” Project

On December 15, 2013 at 4pm, Songcatchers will be holding its 19th annual “Concert for Peace” at the Chapel at the College of New Rochelle, 29 Castle Place, New Rochelle. Songcatchers will perform secular and interfaith carols, songs of peace, and songs of the holi- days. This 50 member intergenerational chorus and 15 member instrumental ensemble, performs Furniture Sharehouse, Westchester’s tic violence and recovering from personal regularly throughout the year for civic, private, and interfaith events. The children are drawn from Furniture Bank, is launching its “Sittin’ and natural disasters to help rebuild their both the Choir Camp and the After-School Music Program; many of the adults were once children Round the Table” Project this holiday sea- lives. Clients are referred by member so- in the choir themselves. son to draw attention to the importance of cial service agencies to ensure that the There is no charge for admission but free-will offerings are accepted and CDs will be on sale. basic furniture in the lives of Westchester’s furniture goes only to those who need it For additional information about Songcatchers, please contact Sr. Beth Dowd at 654-1178 or families in need. “There’s nothing that the most. at [email protected]. says home like gathering around the table The “Sittin’ Round the Table” theme for a holiday meal,” says executive direc- is inspired by a poem written by Westches- tor and founder Kate Bialo of Larchmont. ter poet Bill Scher which was put to mu- “But it’s easier to give thanks around the sic by The Original Blind Boys of Alabama table when you have a table -- something as part of Texas-based CTK Foundation’s Holiday Shopping Tips so many of us take for granted.” 2013 Heart & Soul Grant won by Furniture The organization hopes to raise Sharehouse. To highlight the theme, every enough money to furnish 25 Westchester client referred by member agencies in No- families in need this holiday season. “It vember and December will receive a spe- costs us about $300 to Furnish a Family cial gift – a package of turkey fixins’ and by giving them the basic furniture they a CD with the “Sittin “Round the Table” need to make a fresh start,” said Bialo. song. “We think that if friends and neighbors To make a monetary contribution and in Westchester know that there are fami- for details on how to donate your gently- lies in their midst who are living in empty used furniture, visit www.furnitureshare- apartments, they’ll pull together to help.” house.org. and while you’re there, click Since opening six years ago, Furni- the link on the home page to hear The ture Sharehouse has provided over 36,000 Original Blind Boys of Alabama sing about items of furniture free of charge to more how the families you help will feel when than 7,000 Westchester residents moving they are “Sittin’ Round the Table” for the out of homeless shelters, escaping domes- holidays.

With the holiday shopping season here, the Westchester County Department of Consumer Westchester Senior Hall of Fame Protection wants to make your holiday shopping a little less stressful this year. “No matter what the price of a gift purchase, it’s important that people make informed pur- chases,” said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. “Consumers can make life easier on themselves Honors 57 Seniors by remembering these holiday shopping tips, whether shopping in a brick and mortar store or using Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino has announced that the Hon. the Internet.” Lois Taplin Bronz, the first woman and first African-American to chair Westchester • Comparison shop for the best price; find out all you can about an item before you purchase it. County’s Board of Legislators and a life-long champion for early childhood education, • Know the refund policy of the merchant you are buying from. In a retail store, the refund will be the top honoree at the 31st annual Westchester Senior Citizens Hall of Fame policy must be posted at the point of sale. on Dec. 6. • If an advertised sale item is not available, ask for a rain check; you’re entitled to it. Bronz is one of 57 seniors from 25 municipalities who will be honored at this • When making purchases, keep your receipts together and organized. Quickly retrieve your year’s Hall of Fame. They will all be inducted at a festive luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to credit cards after using them. If you pay by credit card, the credit card company can help you when 3 p.m. in the Main Ballroom of the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown. you have a dispute with a merchant. The Senior Citizens Hall of Fame is a marquee event on Westchester’s calendar • Find out the warranty information about a product before you purchase it. It varies from every year. product to product. Sometimes warranties are offered by the merchant as well as the manufacturer “We’re lucky to say that they are our friends and neighbors,” Astorino said. “Their and your credit card company. achievements enrich our lives and their spirits inspire us.” • Online shopping offers may conveniences. However, shop with companies you know, or This year’s Special Recognition Honorees are Sister St. John Delany of White which have provided good service to people you know. Look for a written description of the com- Plains; Barbara Lisio of Hastings; Andrea Olsen of Yonkers; Dr. Maria A. Pici of West pany’s refund and exchange policy. When shopping online, make sure the Web site is secure before Harrison; and Lucy Schmolka of Armonk. entering your personal or financial information. Secure Web sites begin with https:// rather than Local recipients include Patricia Dohrenwend and Audrey Fallon from Bronxville, just http://. Joan Mooney from New Rochelle, John Cassone from Pelham, and Mary Ann Frus- Contact the Department of Consumer Protection if you are experiencing a problem with a ciante from Tuckahoe. purchase at (914)995-2155, by e-mail at [email protected] or via the Web at www.west- chestergov.com www.shorelinepub.com bronxvillebulletin December 2013 • 11 “A Christmas Carol” Coming to Dolores Powers Receives Award Lawrence Hospital Center’s Dolores Powers, Concordia Conservatory PT received a prestigious More than 85 local award for her decades students will perform in of service caring for pa- a holiday production of tients, providing physi- the musical, A CHRIST- cal therapy to people in MAS CAROL, presented Central America, and for by Concordia Conserva- volunteering at an area tory from December 6-8 homeless shelter. at the Schoenfeld Cam- Powers, supervi- pus Center at Concordia sor of inpatient physi- College, Bronxville. cal therapy at Lawrence, All performers and was presented with the crew members are from Wholeness of Life award the region, hailing from for her more than 25 the Bronx, Bronxville, years of selfless service Cos Cob, Eastchester, to those in need during Larchmont, Mount Ver- a ceremony on October non, Pelham, New Ro- 24th at Lawrence Hospi- chelle, Old Greenwich, tal Center in Bronxville. Scarsdale, Tuckahoe and The program took place during National Pastoral Care Week, a time for institutions to recognize Yonkers. spiritual caregivers in their midst. This is the 14th an- “We all take so much for granted,” said Powers. “Each and every one of us should be doing nual musical production for the Conservatory, which features children ages 8-18 who complete whatever we can to help people in need.” an audition and interview to participate. The productions are part of the Conservatory’s tuition- Powers was also recognized for her work in El Salvador, where she has been on medical mis- free community outreach program. The yearly musicals are funded through private donations to sions with family members. Concordia Conservatory. “It was so eye opening to see that basic needs, such as fresh water, immunizations and educa- A CHRISTMAS CAROL is based on the Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. It centers around Eb- tion, are not available there,” said Powers. enezer Scrooge, a miserable old man who mistreats everyone in his life. Mr. Scrooge is transformed Powers has worked at Lawrence’s physical therapy department for more than 25 years, caring by the spirit of Christmas when he receives a visit from three ghosts on Christmas Eve. for the whole person – patients’ bodies, minds and spirits. The cast and crew are led by stage director Kathleen Suss, music director Greg Suss, with set “Dolores’ community has long benefited from her faithful volunteer commitment to home- designer Eric Zoback, lighting designer John Flanagan and Choreographer Jen Littlefield. Marcy less men at her local shelter,” said Rev. Sim Gardner, director of pastoral care at Lawrence. “We also Damasco and Sharon Shearon are the production’s producers. take pride in her many years of service in Central America through WISH, the medical group that Performances Schedule: gives free physical therapy to people in need across the globe.” December 6 4:30pm & 7:00pm It was the 21st year that the Wholeness of Life award was given out at Lawrence. President December 7 11:00am & 1:30pm and CEO Edward M. Dinan presented the award to Powers during the special ceremony. Health- December 8 1:00pm & 3:30pm care Chaplaincy, which works to further research, education, and the practice of multi-faith spiri- Location: Schoenfeld Campus Center, Concordia College, Bronxville tual healthcare, co-sponsors Wholeness of Life. Tickets are $22 for adults and $11 for children/seniors. To purchase tickets and for more in- During the Wholeness of Life ceremony, Lawrence Hospital Center employees and members formation, call 395-4507. of the community said goodbye to Sister Florence Mallon. Mallon left Lawrence on October 11 to return to caring for Bronxville’s St. Joseph’s Church full-time. New Vice President, Executive Director COO of Combs Enterprise to be Keynote at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital Speaker at 100th Anniversary Gala Montefiore announced the appointment of Presbyterian Healthcare System. He is recog- Anthony Alfano as vice president and executive nized for the successful merger integration of Dia Simms, Chief Operating director of Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. NYDH within New York-Presbyterian. Before Officer of Combs Enterprise, is the Montefiore recently opened Montefiore New his recruitment to NYDH, he was on the senior keynote speaker for The Shiloh Rochelle and Montefiore Mount Vernon along leadership teams at Brooklyn Hospital Center Baptist Church’s 100th Anniversary with Schaffer Extended Care and Saint Vincent’s Catholic Gala. The gala is scheduled for Fri- Center at the former Sound Medical Center. Alfano’s di- day, December 6, 2013 at Lake Isle Shore Health System facilities. verse business portfolio con- Country Club in Eastchester. The two hospitals will be sists of leadership positions in The signature for this event, run as individual institutions, human resources, information “The Year of Promise and Ministry each with its own executive technology and general man- Fulfillment” Gala, will commemo- director and leadership team. agement at notable firms such rate 100 years of dedicated service Montefiore will announce the as Reuter Information Technol- and outreach. All proceeds from executive director for Mon- ogy, Mobil Corporation and this gala will be used to expand tefiore Mount Vernon when Pfizer. and fund the church’s ministry assumption of that role is im- “Throughout his hospital programs and community develop- minent. career, Anthony has demon- ment. “We are committed to strated strong management “We are excited to recognize meeting the unique needs of skills and leadership in part- the historical occasion that hap- the neighborhoods we serve,” nering with physician leaders pened in 1913 when Shiloh Baptist said Steven M. Safyer, MD, to build programs that meet Church became an official church,” President and CEO of Mon- local needs and build patient said Reverend Michael B. Gerald. tefiore Health Systems and satisfaction,” said Susan Green “The Year of Promise and Ministry former long-term resident of Lorenzen, RN, senior vice pres- Fulfillment” Gala is the stepping New Rochelle. “Having a local ident, Operations, Montefiore. stone for Shiloh Baptist Church’s leader devoted to understand- “We are pleased to welcome return to our mission to do minis- ing the community and its care him as a member of the Mon- try. This includes focusing on edu- requirements will help ensure tefiore family and look forward cational needs, transitional hous- Dia Simms that we build the programs and to his leadership as we con- ing, job training, entrepreneurship, services needed to continue tinue to shape our patient care and spiritual empowerment”. to provide the excellent care Vice President, Executive Director delivery in New Rochelle and This elegant black tie event New Rochelle and surrounding Anthony Alfano the surrounding communities.” will kick off with a social reception at 8:00 PM which features several entrepreneurial vendors, towns deserve.” Alfano holds both a Bach- followed by an uplifting and inspirational dinner program, a live band for dancing and a silent Prior to joining Monte- elor of Science degree and a auction of many sought after pieces. Additionally, gospel artist and radio host, Lonnie Hunter, fiore, Alfano served as senior vice president Master of Science degree in Administration will be the master of ceremonies. Parishioners, clergy, elected officials and Westchester’s elite are and chief operating officer at New York Down- from Long Island University. His appointment expected to gather for this momentous occasion which is sure to be a memorable occasion with town Hospital (NYDH), part of the New York is effective immediately. enjoyment had by all. For more information, contact Pia Cromwell at 914-589-5083 or shiloh- [email protected]. 12 • December 2013 bronxvillebulletin www.thebronxvillebulletin.com Letter to the Editor Dementia: Food for Thought We hope that everyone will contribute to The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester November was National Alzheimer’s Dis- changes might have on her (and them). and Tuckahoe as it strives to support organizations that provide medical, educational and social ease Awareness Month. In recognition thereof, As we finished up our discussion, the hus- services in its communities. Cancer Support Team (CST) is a grateful beneficiary of The Fund’s I thought I would write about issues of concern band quietly pushed a pill bottle over for our many years of support for our free nursing, counseling and educational services for those affected for lawyers and clients who may have dimin- inspection. It was for a well-known drug usual- by cancer at any stage of the disease. As the only Westchester-based home care program licensed by ished capacity to understand and execute legal ly prescribed to early dementia patients. It took the New York State Department of Health that is solely cancer focused and that offers services free documents. The problem of dementia among a few moments to figure out how to address the of charge and without regard to insurance coverage, The Fund’s support is critical to maintaining seniors is a common concern, and it appears implied statement, but finally we asked: are you and enhancing our services. Whether we are assisting an older adult to manage the side effects far, far too often. People too often wait to take showing us this because you worry that your of treatment or counseling a child who parent has been diagnosed with cancer, CST has counted care of their estate planning until they are no wife is not able to make changes in her estate on The Fund to support the help we offer to enhance the quality of life of community residents. longer able to make complex decisions. Elderly plan? Because if so, you should have no con- clients are too often frail — both mentally and cerns. She clearly understands the discussion, Judith Dobrof, DSW, LCSW, Executive Director physically — and are susceptible to financial and it is apparent that she not only agrees with Cancer Support Team exploitation or physical abuse by others. your proposed changes, but even initiates dis- 2900 Westchester Avenue, Suite 103 At the same time, we see plenty of bright, cussion and explains her views. All that was Purchase, New York 10577 capable, engaged seniors whose family has de- said, of course, to both clients, and without www.cancersupportteam.org cided that they are too old or too frail to make marginalizing the early-dementia patient’s in- their own decisions. We constantly struggle volvement. against marginalization, sequestration, even It is critically important — for their sakes infantilization of seniors. So we think it’s im- and for our collective humanity — that indi- Holiday Bites & Pieces! portant to keep in mind that most seniors do viduals with dementia be allowed and encour- Ready or not, here it comes! 2014 is upon ESCAPE FROM THE HOLIDAY BUSTLE NOT have dementia, even though a significant aged to participate in their own planning. After us, so whether you’ve been naughty or nice its AT ODYSSEY! percentage may have problems with memory all, the decisions made during the course of time to make plans with friends and family. If The Doukas family, proprietors of the and reasoning. We also think it’s important to estate planning may have a profound impact you are planning to go out, here are some din- popular Eastchester Odyssey Diner, 465 White note that even a diagnosis of dementia does on the quality of life of the decision-maker and ing suggestions for every palate, each offering a Plains Road, Eastchester (914-961-8855) on Rt. not mean an individual cannot make any deci- his or her family. While it may be productive good dose of Holiday cheer… 22, are marking their 38th Anniversary at this sions. to understand the likelihood of dementia in a location with an enhancement of the premises, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common person, or the typical stages of the condition, CIAO TO ALL FOR THE HOLIDAYS! a new catering/party room for up to 80 guests, condition leading to dementia among the el- it is much more important for professionals to Zef and the amiable crew at Ciao, 5-7 John and updated menus that stress value dining derly, but it is not the only one. Vascular dis- know what is out there, and what to watch for. Albanese Place, Eastchester (914-779-4646) are and diversity. It’s a safe-haven from the holiday ease (often described as a series of small strokes) By having a better understanding of dementia, marking their 25th Anniversary at their bus- hustle and bustle outside. 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It is a land of friendly, wel- by 18th century houses and a bustling covered market. of serving big portions of fresh made-to-order and catering. Local delivery. Full sushi bar. coming people, beautiful landscapes, and historical Be sure to experience the famous Monte Toboggan run food; ‘family style’ some call it. Check out such Open 7 days a week. Municipal parking. Open treasures, fine cuisine, excellent wines, mild weather, -- a wicker and wooden sled speeding down the hilly specialties as: Spiedini ala Romana; his amazing 7 days. beautiful beaches and distinctive islands -- a highly streets. Don’t forget to have a taste of the fortified wine Garlic Bread ala Casa; Zuppa Di Pesce over Ca- desirable European destination! which takes is name from the island. Madeira is often a pellini; Steak Compagniola; or giant Veal Chop (Morris Gut is a restaurant consultant and Lisbon, the capital, is a cultural melting pot o cruise itinerary port of call. Contadina. 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