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Paramedic Honored for 30 Years of Dedicated Service

BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN

Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps (LVAC) Paramedic Philip Belling-ham was honored at the Wednesday, September 3 Mamaroneck Town Council meeting with a Proclamation for thirty years of dedicated service, presented by Supervisor Nancy Seligson.

Seligson stated that Bellingham has been a volunteer Paramedic since August 1, 1984.

“Since 1994 when the Town of Ma-maroneck Tri-Municipal Ambulance Dis-trict was created, Bellingham serves as one of the District’s Staff Paramedics, and still volunteers over 500 hours per year at VAC.

“Consistently recognized for his work by the Westchester Regional Emergency Medical Services Council, Bellingham re-ceived a Lifesaving Award for resuscitating a fire victim in Mamaroneck Village in 2013.”

Supervisor Selig-son updated the sit-uation on the Hous-ing Settlement. “Jim Johnson, the Mon-itor sent out census data that appeared to be ‘massaged’ to eli-gible municipalities, including our Town, asking us to confirm [our status]. We were given a lot of census, numbers and asked to analyze them.

“This data was sent out August 29 with answers expect-ed by Tuesday, Sep-tember 2, not a real-istic time frame. There is concern that each municipality may be violating the Huntington Test, determining whether

they have exclusionary zoning. We ad-opted a Model Housing Ordinance and

Left to Right: Grant Nishanian, President; Gary Kaplan, Attendant; Philip Bellingham, Paramedic; Robert Deshensky, EMT; Alexander Rapp, Chief; Paul Rodrigues, Attendant

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Arts Festival Features Photographer Linda Austrian

BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN

Mayor Anne H. McAndrews presented Village of Larchmont Beautification Committee Certificates to 14 merchants during the Larchmont Arts Festival on Saturday, September 20 for their efforts in dress-ing up their locations; 13 receiving Honorable Men-tion. First Prize was awarded to John J. Fox Funeral Home, accepted by Fox employee Jimmy Scholl.

Honorees included Aroma; Bradley’s; Clutch; Coriander; Design One; Jack’s Automotive; Peridot; Pink on Palmer; Polpettina; Shear Artistry; Villa Ma-ria Pizza; Vintage 1891 Kitchen and Write On!

Established in the early 1980’s the Village Beautification Committee is responsible for many of

Face-painted fraternal twins Ava Becker (left) and Sasha Becker

Hundreds Turn Out for the Center for Continuing Education’s “An Evening with Timothy Geithner”

Mamaroneck High School’s McClain Auditorium was filled to capacity on Sep-tember 15 as more than 700 people attended The Center for Continuing Education’s fundraiser “An Evening with Timothy Geithner.” Joined by Carol Loomis, a longtime

Fortune magazine editor, the former US Treasury Secretary answered questions about the 2008 financial crisis, decisions he made and his thoughts about the future.

The evening marked a new beginning for The Cen-

Left to right: Trish Doyle, Carol Loomis, Timothy Geithner, Blythe Hamer, Janet Demasi

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Triathlon a Big SuccessThe 9th Annual Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Tri-

athlon took place on September 21. Starting in the morning, 274 children ages 7-13 swam, biked and ran their way through the Triathlon course. Over 150 volunteers participated as well making this event possible.

Since 1996, the Mamaroneck Schools Founda-tion (MSF) has been working to enhance the ed-ucational experi-ence of students at all six schools in the Mama-roneck Union-Free School District. MSF has awarded more than 380 grants--totaling more than $3.3 million--for innovative, teacher-initiated projects that fall beyond the scope of the dis-trict budget. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support MSF’s mission. ...continued on page 8

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amended our zoning,” Seligson noted.At Work Session, Town Administrator Ste-

phen V. Altieri stressed that the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is ear-nestly monitoring sewage discharges and in-filtration into the Sound, bypassing treatment plants.

“What discretion do we or DEC have to go on private property, since homes having sump pumps may need to be inspected?” Altieri

asked. “We must map and televise 44 miles of sewer lines. Plans must be in place by April 1, 2015 and finalized by 2017.”

In other Work Session business, Zon-ing Board Chair Arthur Wexler and 16 North Chatsworth President Dr. Jack Adler petitioned the board to research constructing wheelchair ramps and handicap parking spaces for their “B” wing; Washington Square parking permits were discussed.

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Larchmont, the Scene for Big Trucks

On September 27, The Larchmont Library hosted Big Truck Day with Larchmont residents Aaron, Nate, Jordan, and Seth Metsch enjoying the vehicles.

Murray Avenue School Stairs Project Update

BY DR. ROBERT I. SHAPS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

As we communicated previously, the Mur-ray stairs construction originally planned to be completed by the start of school became an on-going project as the District found it necessary to change contractors, put a temporary halt to the work being done and clean up the site in or-der to re-open on time with as few disruptions as possible. We explained the challenges of public works projects and the stringent rules and reg-ulations that school districts must abide by in bidding, completing a project and addressing a change when we need to terminate a firm’s con-tract.

Throughout this process, the safety of our students and staff has remained our top priority. The decisions we’ve made have been in consul-tation with our team of professionals, which in-cludes but is not limited to a structural engineer, an architect and a licensed building inspector. Additionally, we had an onsite walk-through of the egress plan with our local fire department and our fire inspector. The new egress plan was determined by a full analysis based on the 2010 NY State Building code and designed to accom-modate safe egress despite the demolished exterior stairs.

Meanwhile, we’ve heard concerns from some of you over the structural integrity of the school building due to the excavation. We have been assured by our architects and engineers that the existing building foundation is totally independent of the exterior stair foundation that has been removed and is in no way being compromised as a result of this project. Our team of engineers and architects has worked in the District for many years and makes frequent visits to the site to ensure safety and code compliance.

Our contracts for public works projects require a performance/surety bond to protect the District. Currently, we are following the legal process with the surety company that granted the bond. Unfortunately this process may be a lengthy one. We are confident the District took the correct action in moving ahead with termination of the contractor. In collaboration with Ms. Monaco, we will also keep you posted on how this project, once it resumes, may impact drop-off/dismissal procedures.

Superintendent Robert Shaps

Yoga for a Cure in Larchmont

Just over a year ago, Larchmont resident Mary Olson-Menzel was diagnosed with breast can-cer. She made it through a very rough year with the help of great doctors, family and friends in the community and all around the country. Yoga was a critical part of her healing.

Menzel wanted to give back to the community and to the women like herself who have struggled to fight and are still fighting a breast cancer diagnosis.

Last year she hosted the 1st Annual Yoga for a Cure event with almost 50 participants and raised significant funds that went directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

The 2nd Annual MVP Yoga for the Cure event took place on Sunday September 21st at the Larchmont Yacht Club. They raised over $5000 and had 70 women participating. All proceeds went directly to Breast Cancer research to find a cure. It was an amazing way to come together in the community and to support a cause that touches far too many women. Talented instructors Twee Merrigan and Robin Giacomo, along with several other yoga instructors, assisted.

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Judge Judy’s “Her Honor” Mentoring Program Launches 8th Season

Fifty one local young wom-en met their professional mentors during the kick off at the Larchmont Shore Club on September 19 of “Her Honor” Mentoring Program. Back for its eighth year, Her Honor Mentoring is Funded by Judge Judy Sheindlin, the presiding judge on the #1 day-time syndicated show, “Judge Judy,” and developed by her daughter, Ni-cole Sheindlin. Her Honor Mento-ring is administered by the West-chester County Office for Women, a division of County Executive Robert P. Astorino’s Office, and The Mental Health Association of Westchester.

“Mentors play such an import-ant role in a person’s life,” Astorino said. “Not only will these young women get on-the-job training, but they will also see first-hand what it takes to set goals and succeed in the workplace. The county’s Office for

Women is happy to once again pro-vide support for this valuable pro-gram.”

Mentees were selected this year from the follow-ing high schools: Lincoln, Mama-roneck, Mount Vernon, Nellie Thornton, Saun-

ders and White Plains. “Celebrating the promise of youth and

the wisdom and experience of their gener-ous mentors is a wonderful reason to stay involved in this terrific program,” said Judge Sheindlin.

The girls were selected with the help of their school districts and will receive stipends for their work. They will spend a minimum of four hours per week for six months with their mentor at her work site. In addition, the program supplements the mentee’s work experience with monthly life skills workshops. The girls will take cours-es in everything from budgeting money,

business attire, professional expectations, healthy relationships, dining etiquette, public speaking and advocacy.

All mentees and mentors will also re-ceive a free hard copy of Judge Judy’s newly published book, What Would Judy Say? Be the Hero of Your Own Story. In this book, Judge Judy has an honest conversation about what it really takes to get what you deserve out of life, how to define your worth, and ultimately create your own destiny.

Judge Judy is providing the ebook for free at www.whatwouldjudysay.com/be-the-hero.

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ter. As its executive director, Blythe Hamer, explained in her opening remarks, “Our tagline is ‘Take a different course.’ We are doing that as an organization and we invite the audience to take a different course with us. We have 140 classes this fall including 60 new classes. There is something for everyone.”

As Hamer introduced Geithner and Loomis, she thanked them and the audience for their participation. Funds raised by the evening allow The Center to provide affordable classes to the community.

Both Geithner and Loomis mentioned how fortunate they felt to be part of the Larch-

mont–Mamaroneck community and that their children attended Mamaroneck High School. During the program, Geithner took questions from the audience, which included students from Mamaroneck High School.

The evening with Geithner was part of The Center’s new “Notable Neighbors” series featuring members of the community sharing their experi-ences. The next “Notable Neighbors” will take place Thursday, November 13 with Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Barbara Whitman and Lesley Jane Seymour, Editor-in-Chief of More Magazine.

For further information on classes or to register, visit LMCCE.org or call 914-698-9126.

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Wage Theft: An “Unprosecuted Crime” That is Hurting Both the Victims and the Local Economy

BY LINNET TSE

Referring to wage theft as an “unprosecuted crime” that has reached epidemic levels, Reena Arora, the Workers’ Rights Attorney with the Empire Justice Center in Westchester County, explained to the large audience at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Sum-mit’s breakfast meeting on September 16, that wage theft goes far beyond simply not paying for labor and has a detrimental impact on the entire community. According to Arora, the bad economy and high level of unemployment have caused wage theft to become pervasive across American communities today.

What is wage theft?Arora and Marrisa Senteno, who has been the

Worker Coordinator at the Hispanic Resource Cen-ter for six year and whose responsibilities include the difficult and frustrating task of pursuing unpaid wage claims, described wage theft as the “failure to pay ac-cording to the labor laws;” it pertains to employers and business owners of all sizes. Examples of wage theft include:

• not paying for hours worked;• not distributing tips in the agreed-upon way;• not paying overtime;• misclassifying workers, such as classifying

workers as independent contractors instead of em-ployees;

• not providing breaks;• not providing paid time off; and• charging employees a “quitting fee” for leaving

a job.While less-skilled workers are often the victims,

Arora cited unpaid interns as another growing seg-ment of wage theft victims, saying that “companies aren’t willing to pay entry level wages” any more.

Arora made it clear that wage theft is not just a low-wage worker issue. (Previously, Arora was an associate at the plaintiff-side employment law firm, Outten & Golden LLP, where she worked on high profile cases such as a suit against Fox Entertainment Group on behalf of unpaid interns.)

How does wage theft hurt our community?Senteno pointed out that wage theft cuts across

the community and has a spillover effect on all seg-ments of the local economy. As she explained, workers who are employed locally usually also spend locally; thus, if those workers do not receive their wages, they in turn will not be able to support the local economy.

Taking it a step further, Ann Heekin, a visiting professor of religious studies at Iona College and President of the Board of Don Bosco Workers in Port Chester, asserted that wage theft is everybody’s

problem because of the ripple effects. Besides just impacting the local economy because of di-minished spending pow-er, she maintained that wage theft “places pres-sure on publicly fund-ed services,” as unpaid and under-paid workers are forced to rely more heavily on such services. Eventually, all taxpayers are impacted.

In Mamaroneck alone, Senteno estimated that she typically handles 30-40 wage theft com-plaints a year; of these,

only about half of the claimants follow through on filing a claim due to the lengthy process and compli-cated paperwork. Claims, ranging from a low of $200 to a high of $5,000-$10,000, totaled about $15,000 from last winter alone. Senteno shared that despite the tremendous time and effort put into pursuing em-ployers and filing claims, the success rate is very low.

Why is wage theft so prevalent?Arora blamed lack of knowledge, lack of re-

sources, and lack of enforcement for the prevalence of wage theft. She explained that neither the workers nor employers really understand the intricacies of the labor laws. Even if workers realize that they are being underpaid, according to Senteno, “once in a job, even underpaid, the fear of losing the job keeps someone in a low wage, underpaid wage theft situation.”

Despite New York State having fairly good labor laws – such as the Wage Theft Prevention Act and the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights – Arora said that the “law is strong but meaningless” because it is not en-forced. She shared that there are very few recourses under the law to go after perpetrators. There are very few lawyers who take on such cases, and, “if you file a wage claim with the New York Department of Labor, you can wait one, two, three, or even four years.” She explained that smaller claims are often taken up in Small Claims Court, but there is no enforcement of a judgment. As a result, she says that “the most vulner-able workers never will be able to access their rights.”

What recourse is available to victims?New York State Department of Labor representa-

tive and 34-year veteran, Maritza Lamboy – currently the Assistant Director for the Division of Labor Stan-dards – agreed that the shortage of investigators has caused a severe backlog that they are working hard to reduce. Charged with the difficult task of enforc-ing the labor laws, Lamboy said that the bulk of their work is related to claims by undocumented workers being paid less than the minimum wage. Lamboy clarified that “every worker has the right to be paid

the state minimum wage regardless of their immigra-tion status.”

Lamboy described that wage theft complaints can be made with the DOL in person, by mail or on their website; complaints may be filed by individuals or by advocacy groups on their behalf. The DOL’s goal is to reduce their current backlog, and be able to address claims within six months of the initial filing. (Lamboy estimated that the DOL gets 5,000-7,000 claims a year, and that $25 million was collected last year.)

According to Lamboy, the DOL is available to help educate employers through their monthly semi-nars and to assist employers get into compliance.

What can be done to address wage theft?All panelists agreed that greater awareness of the

issue is required. They believe that more education is needed for both workers and employers, a sentiment shared by local business owner and Local Summit Board member Nancy White, who expressed frustra-tion in trying to understand the labor laws.

Senteno described an initiative involving five or-ganizations that are working together to address wage theft on a regional level. Arora, who is also part of a coalition working to try to improve the enforcement aspect of the law, voiced her opinion that “it’s up to the community to start to care and want to do the right thing.”

In neighboring Port Chester, Heekin and the Don Bosco Workers have been very busy in their fight against wage theft. Theirs is a three-pronged approach: “Recovery, Reform and Redefining the problem.” Addressing recovery, they work with employees to document violations and attempt remediation with businesses, although Heekin admitted that the reso-lution rates have not been good. Their second prong involves legislative reform; for the last year, Heekin has been working to amend the NYS Wage Theft Law.

Finally, Heekin and the Don Bosco Workers are about to kick off a “No Pay, No Way” campaign against wage theft in Port Chester. Their message is simple one, but one Heekin hopes will provide a powerful incentive for local businesses: “Wage theft is bad for business.” Ten local businesses have agreed to set the example of being a “good workplace” and will publicly display a seal identifying them as such. Heekin hopes that public pressure will enable Port Chester to become a zero-tolerance community and to set an example for other Westchester communities. As Heekin said, “wage theft is not an individual prob-lem, but a community problem. To solve it will take a community.”

This breakfast forum was hosted by The Larch-

mont/Mamaroneck Local Summit at the Nautilus Din-er in Mamaroneck at 7:45 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. The next breakfast meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 21. The topic of that meeting will be: “Women, Education & Culture: What We Are Doing in Our Community to Help Young Women Reach Their Po-tential.”

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Latimer Supports Use of School Bus Cameras to Increase Student Safety

The beginning of every school year is chaotic for every family for many rea-sons. Those concerns begin the moment children get on the bus and are out of their parents’ sights. For that ex-act reason, Senator George Latimer has announced his support for a bipartisan bill (S5028) to put cameras on school buses and increase penalties for any driver that passes a bus while the built-in stop sign is displayed.

“This bill has been stuck in Committee for several years and needs to see the light of day with a vote on the Floor of the Senate. The addition of cameras on bus-es will ensure that those that pass stopped school buses are caught and suffer the conse-quences of putting our most cherished citizens at risk,” said State Senator George La-timer.

The bill is sponsored by Republican Senator Cathy Young; Latimer’s endorse-ment brought bi-partisan status to the bill. Interesting-ly, Sen. Young heads the Republican Senate campaign committee which is trying to unseat Dem-ocratic Senators, including Latimer, “ I don’t let partisan considerations get in the way of good legislation” noted Latimer. “ I know Cathy wants to defeat me in November, but when I speak about working across the aisle, it’s not rhetoric to me. I will support good bills regardless of party”.

“This bill fits in perfectly with the needs of the community based on the physical location of many schools around major roadways and has been developed in such a way as to avoid the ubiq-uitous unfunded mandate methodology too often used by Albany to promote what are otherwise good ideas. This bi-partisan bill is a great idea” Latimer concluded.

24th Annual Sylvia Muldoon Woman of Spirit Award Luncheon

The 24th Annual Sylvia Muldoon Woman of Spirit Award Luncheon honoring Sr. Lucille Cu-trone, CFR, Community Servant (Superior), and the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, will be held at the Larchmont Yacht Club, One Woodbine Av-enue, Larchmont on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at 11:30 a.m.

The Woman of Spirit Award Luncheon began 24 years ago to highlight the life work of women who have shown consistent dedication to Chris-tian values and self giving in the service of others, whether academic, social or spiritual. Sylvia Mul-

doon was a founder with Valerie M. O’Keeffe, for-mer Mamaroneck Town Supervisor. Muldoon died in August 2003. The luncheon was renamed that year to honor her memory.

Sr. Cutrone, CFR, has been Community Ser-vant since the day of her final vows, August 22, 1995. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and attended St. John’s University, Eastern New Mexi-co University, Eastern New Mexico University and Teachers’ College, Columbia University. She was a public school teacher for all grade levels for 14 years before entering the convent in July 1988.

The Community of Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal was founded in 1988 as a parallel community to the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, which began in the South Bronx in 1987. The Sisters’ community was founded by Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, and was formally established as an Association of the Faithful in 1990 by the late Cardinal John O’Connor.

Both the Friars and the Sisters attempt to authentically live out the Rule of St. Francis of Assisi in the Capuchin tradition. They live a common life of simplicity and poverty characterized by charity and prayer. The communal life of the Sisters is filled with a family spirit. The Sisters’ apostolate includes material and spiritual outreach to the poor in their neighborhoods. Each convent has a food pantry to provide for the needs of the poor, whether it’s a cup of coffee, a sand-wich, clothing, or a rosary. Members frequently visit homes, hospitals, and the elderly in nursing facilities. The community has a soup kitchen, food handouts, as well as programs for the youth of their neighborhoods.

The Sisters hope one day to have a women’s homeless shelter. Presently, the Sisters’ Convents

are located in the Bronx and East Harlem. Signifi-cantly, the Sisters continue to receive many inqui-ries from young women interested in joining their congregation.

The luncheon is $35.00 per person and open to all. Send your reservation before October 20, 2014 to: Patricia Howard, 223 Rockingstone Av-enue, Larchmont, NY, 10538 Tel: (914) 833-2434. Make checks payable to “The Woman of Spirit Award Luncheon.”

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The Mamaroneck Public Library, 136 Prospect Avenue has announced that “I Am Malala” will be the book discussed for “One Book, One Mamaroneck” on October 15 at 2pm. They invite all book clubs to join the event. For more infor-mation, contact 698-1250.

UPCOMINGThe 14th Annual Community Pumpkin Patch is lo-cated at St. Thomas Church, 168 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck through October 31, weekdays 1 to 5pm and weekends 10am to 6pm. Proceeds will assist the Cancer Support Team and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as well as the Na-vajo Indian reservation in New Mexico where the pumpkins were supplied.

SCORE Westchester presents “Boot Camp for Start-Ups” training program on the following dates at Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains: October 15, 22, 29; and November 5 and 12 from 6:30 to 9:30pm. To register visit scorewest-chester.com.

Crafts at Purchase College will be held November 1 and 2 featuring 100 exhibitors and benefitting the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. For complete details, visit artrider.com or call 845-331-7900.

The Larchmont/Mamaroneck Senior Center Art class has openings and classes held Wednesdays from 1 to 3pm at the Veteran’s Lodge, 1288 Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck open to Larchmont and Mamaroneck resident seniors. For further details, call 834-8840 and ask for Cathy.

In support of Liver Awareness Month, the American Red Cross is holding the following Blood Donation Opportunities: October 9 from 10am to 5pm – Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle and Oc-tober 14 from 2 to 7pm – The New Rochelle Pub-lic Library, 1 Library Plaza. Call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.

WJCS is offering a 12-session, evidence-based Par-ent Behavior Management Training Group for parents of children on the autistic spectrum or with a developmental disability. The group meets from October 22 to January 21 from 9:30 to 11am at WJCS Headquarters, 845 N. Broadway, White Plains. Call 949-6761, ext. 408 or email [email protected] to sign up.

The Larchmont Public Library in conjunction with WEBS is offering an 8-week career counseling seminar this fall called “Managing Your Career in Changing Times.” Register by calling 674-3612.

The Mamaroneck Public Library, 136 Prospect Ave-nue holds a Crafters Club every month in the Com-munity Room on October 16 from 2 to 4pm and Paws a While to read with CGC/TDI therapy dogs will be held on November 2 and December 7 in the Program Room from 2 to 4pm for all ages. Call 698-1250 for details.

AJC Westchester presents the following: November 12 – Annual Learned Hand Lawyers Award Din-ner honoring the Hon. Sam Fredman and Jeremy Temkin at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester at 6pm; and November 20 – Annual Westchester/Fairfield Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast at Manhattanville

College. For more information, call 948-5585 or vis-it ajc.org/Westchester.

The Harrison Public Library will conduct children’s programs at The Jewish Community Center of Harrison, 130 Union Avenue – Mondays: 9:30am, Rockin’ Tots for ages 1 to 3; 10:30am, Parachute Play Time for ages 2 to 5; Tuesdays: 9:30am and 10am, Wiggle & Giggle with Dawny Dew for ages 1 to 5; Thursdays: 9:30am, Toddler Storytime and 10:30am, Preschool Storytime. Other library pro-grams for children will be held at the Harrison Senior Center, 216 Halstead Avenue including – Wednesdays: 10am, Movers and Shakers for ages 1 to 3; 11am, Laptime for non-walkers; and 1pm, Parachute Play Time for ages 2 to 5. Call 948-2092 or visit harrisonpl.org for additional information.

Volunteer drivers are needed by At Home on the Sound, the aging-in-place organization serving older adults in Mamaroneck and Larchmont. The drivers take senior citizens to local appointments, on errands or shopping. For information, call 899-3150 or visit athomeonthesound.org.

The Rye Historical Society, 1 Purchase Street, Rye will hold the following; October 18 at 1pm – Pump-kin Carving Day; John Wayne Film Series at 2:30pm October 19, November 9 and December 14; Octo-ber 25 from 10am to 3pm – Open House at Knapp House Archives at 265 Rye Beach Avenue. Call 967-7588 for details.

A support group for people who are dealing with re-tirement, aging, handling free time, family relation-ships, health and other issues will meet bi-monthly on Mondays from 1 to 2:30pm at the Mamaroneck Town Center, 740 Boston Post Road. Call 834-7174 for details.

The Greater Westchester Orchid Society meets at the Harrison Community Center, 216 Halstead Avenue, Harrison on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Those interested are asked to con-tact Cordelia Dirlam at 973-420-4966.

OCTOBER12From 10am to noon, Assemblyman David Buchwald continues his “Assemblyman on Your Corner” at the Cozy Café, 273 Halstead Avenue, Harrison with State Senator George Latimer. For ad-ditional information, call 244-4450.

16From 6 to 9pm, Food Bank for Westchester pres-ents the 24th Annual Celebration of “An Evening in Good Taste” to end childhood hunger at 1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains. For more in-formation, call 418-5204 or visit foodbankforwest-chester.org.

18Line up for the Ragamuffin Parade at 12:30pm at the corner of Larchmont and Palmer Avenues, Larchmont. The parade will commence at 1:30pm.

Raindate is October 25. Call 834-1919 for more in-formation.

From 10am to 2pm, the Westchester Children’s Museum presents 2014 Explore-a-thon at the his-toric Bathhouse on the Boardwalk of Playland. For details, visit discoverwcm.org.

From 9am to 2pm, there will be a Used Book Sale at the Larchmont Lions Club, 52 Harrison Drive, Larchmont (raindate: October 25). For details, call 217-3749 or email [email protected].

From noon to 5pm, the Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye will hold their annual Fall Fest featuring ani-mal workshops, birds of prey demonstration, music performances, pumpkin patch and kayak demon-strations by LL Bean and much more. The Fall Fest is sponsored by Westchester County Parks and the Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary. It is located at Playland Park in Rye. For more information, go to westchestergov.com/parks or friendsofreadwildlife-sanctuary.org.

At 7pm, The Harrison Players present “Who Killed Elvis” – a comic murder mystery at Harrion’s Me-morial Veterans Building, 210 Halstead Avenue. Call 914-630-1089 for tickets.

19At 4pm, The Westchester Chamber Music Society will open their 64th season with a performance of the American String Quartet at Congregation Ema-nu-El of Westchester, 2125 Westchester Avenue, Rye. For tickets, call 967-7399.

The 2014 Burke Heels and Wheels 5K & Kids Race will take place at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains (rain or shine). Registration begins at 7:30am, 5K race begins at 9am and the Kids Fun Run begins at 11am with announcements and refreshments at 11:30am. For details, call 597-2578 or email [email protected]. Visit burke.org/community/special-events-pro-grams/5krace for further information. Team Run 4 Brad (Brad Berman) will be taking part (run4brad.com)

The Sheldrake Environmental Center, 685 Weaver Street, Larchmont will hold a Fall Festival from 1 to 4pm. Call 834-1443 for details.

20At 7pm, the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center will host Marty Brounstein, who will discuss his book “Two Among the Righteous Few” at Man-hattanville College, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase. This event is free and open to all. For more informa-tion, call 696-0738 or email [email protected].

Doors open at 6pm with a silent auction before a benefit performance for The Guidance Center of Westchester from Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, stars from the original cast of RENT at the Emelin

Theatre in Mamaroneck. For tickets, call 698-0098 or for VIP tickets call 613-0739.

23At 7:45pm, a gallery reception and talk for the new exhibit, “Go Forth: Ancient Maps of the Holy Land” will take place in the Koslowe Judaica Gallery of Westchester Jewish Center, 175 Rockland Avenue, Mamaroneck. Call 698-2960 for details.

27The Jacob Burns Film Center in collaboration with the Manhattanville College Dance and Theatre De-partment will show the film “Swag n’ Bach: A Path to Choreography” at 7:30pm followed by a Q&A with filmmaker/choreographer Peter Pucci and dancers. The center is located at 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville. Call 747-5555 for more information.

28At Home on the Sound presents Dr. Mahjabeen Has-san speaking about Islam, her Palestinian origins and her volunteer efforts at the World Trade Center during 9/11 in Russell Hall in the Larchmont Av-enue Church, 60 Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont. Refreshments are at 3:30pm and the free program begins at 4pm. For additional information, visit ath-omeonthesound.org.

29From 4:30 to 7pm, the 16th Annual Stein Lecture on Alzheimer’s Disease will be held at Jewish Home Lifecare’s Sarah Neuman Center, 845 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck featuring Dr. Peter Rabins. Visit jewishhome.org for details.

NOVEMBER 1Westchester Community College presents the An-tics dance troupe in a Hip Hop theatrical version of an ancient Mesopotamian myth at 8pm in the Academic Arts Theatre, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhal-la. Call 785-6262 for details or visit sunywcc.edu/smartarts for tickets.

The Neuberger Museum of Art will host Benefete 2014 honoring Helen Stambler Neuberger and Jim Neuberger. RSVP to 251-6114.

3At 6:15pm, Cerebral Palsy of Westchester presents “A Taste of Westchester – A Food and Wine Tasting Event” featuring over 20 restaurants and top chefs at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel, West Harri-son. Tickets can be purchased at ticketriver.com/event/12206. For more information, visit cpwest-chester.org.

8At 4:30pm in Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck, A Circle of Peace event will include a healing and fire ceremony. For more information, visit circlesof-peacenow.org.

The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT will host an Outdoor Arts Festival, October 11 and 12 from 10am to 5pm featuring more than 85 artists, live music and art activities. Call 203-869-0376 for details.

At Home on the Sound marks their 100th lecture presenting film scholar Dr. Michael DiGennaro, discussing the Art of Film on October 14 at Russell Hall in the Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont. The 4pm program is free and open to the public with refreshments at 3:30pm. For details, visit athomeonthesound.org.

Julie Larsen Maher, photographer at Wildlife Conservation Society will address the Larchmont Woman’s Club, meeting at The Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park Avenue at 2pm. For details, contact 834-7218.

The Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery, 126 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont pres-ents the exhibition, “Hilda Green Demsky: Six Decades of Painting – A Retrospec-tive” from October 21 to November 15 with a reception on October 25 from 3 to 5pm. For additional information, call 834-1117.


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Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden Heralds the Fall Season With Stunning Color and Beauty at The New York Botanical Garden

Through October 26, 2014, at The New York Botanical Garden, Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden pays homage to hanami, the traditional custom of enjoying the ephemeral beauty of flow-ers, with magnificent displays of chrysanthemums.

The show features an unforgettable presentation in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory of kiku, the Jap-anese word for “chrysanthemum,” the most cele-brated of all Japanese fall-flowering plants, pains-takingly trained to grow in a mesmerizing variety of shapes and styles. With other exhibitions planned for the fall season during the next few years, this is the last chance to see Kiku in the Conservatory for the foreseeable future.

Special weekend events spotlight the arts of bonsai and ikebana, as well as taiko drumming, and celebrate the importance of flowers in Japanese cul-ture. The amazing floral sculptures, combined with all of the Botanical Garden’s natural attractions,

beckon visitors to indulge in fall’s exquisite yet fleet-ing beauty.

Intriguing installations of contemporary styles join traditional kiku displays pioneered by the chry-santhemum masters at the Shinjuku Gyoen Na-

tional Garden in Tokyo and re-cre-ated by the kiku experts at the Bo-tanical Garden. Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Gar-den provides the opportunity for visitors to learn about the fasci-nating history of this storied flow-er as it traveled from its native China to Japan and ultimately to the West.

The kiku training tech-niques that have

been used by Japanese gardeners for centuries have been adapted to develop new, experimental styles. The techniques that produce the well-known tra-ditional forms of kiku display can also be used to develop increasingly inventive new shapes. The horticulturists at The New York Botanical Garden have grown several exciting styles this year.

Bonsai-like Tree: The ancient Japanese art of bonsai, the technique of training and nurturing miniature potted trees and plants to create living sculptures, is celebrated in a new way with an un-usual kiku display in which wood from the Gar-den’s grounds supports a construction of anemone form chrysanthemums trained to mimic the shape

of a meticulously manicured bonsai.Bridge: The curved form of this bridge-like dis-

play is the result of a new application of the train-ing techniques used to form the traditional kengai (cascade). As the chrysanthemum plant grows, the branches are carefully woven into the mesh that forms the armature of the bridge. The chrysanthe-mums on the upper tier of the bridge are known as spoon form because each floret becomes round and spoon-like at the end. The lower tier consists of single form chrysanthemums.

Wall: A chrysanthemum wall is the result of a new application of the kengai training technique. One side contains white blooms, while the other has yellow. The wall features the anemone form, recognizable for the prominent disc at the center of the flower head surrounded by small individual florets.

Topiary: The topiary-like shapes of cones and cylinders are similar to the traditional ozukuri (thousand bloom). Rather than creating one large, round shape from a single stem, the Botanical Gar-den team has created a pyramid of different- col-ored chrysanthemums.

Botanical Garden experts work up to 11 months each year to grow, train, and shape the kiku on display. Cultivated from tiny cuttings, the plants are pinched back, tied to frames, and care-fully nurtured. Flower buds develop as the autumn nights grow longer, and in October the plants burst into bloom, a true celebration of the changing of the seasons.

Kiku expert Yukie Kurashina oversees the training of chrysanthemums at the Garden in preparation for this spectacular fall display. She has been educated by experts from Tokyo’s Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

Some of the other activities to see and do at The New York Botanical Garden during Kiku: The Art of the Japanese Garden include:

Taiko Drumming - Saturdays and Sundays, 1 and 3 p.m. Thunderous and thrilling, the taiko

(Japanese drum) has been called “the voice and spirit of the Japanese people.” From its roots in ag-riculture and use in the ancient music in shrines and temples, traditional taiko folk music is be-lieved to have entertained the gods, attracted good fortune, driven away evil forces and insects, lent strength and courage to warriors, and celebrated life. Join in the celebration with skilled drummers from Taiko Masala.

Roaming Guides: Daily, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Get an in-depth look into Kiku from guides

stationed throughout the exhibition.Bonsai Weekend - October 25 and 26. Beauti-

fully crafted bonsai will be on display for one week-end only. Experts will be on hands to share tips and tricks on the care and training of these living sculptures.

For more information, visit nybg.org or call 718.817.8700.


the street flowers; holiday décor; Haigney Memorial Garden; Marge Piccone Gazebo in Kane Park and the new Constitution Park Gazebo. The Committee pays for its efforts with a small budget allowance from Village and private donations.

At the Arts Festival itself, residents and visitors were regaled with mixed media including oils; portrait charcoal; acrylics; mosaics; sculpture; photography; costume jewelry and clothing, featuring royal blue “Vive Larchmont!” jerseys left from Bastille Day, sold by McAndrews, Trustees Marlene Kolbert and Lorraine Walsh.

Joining Mayor McAndrews, Kolbert and Walsh were Trustee John Komar; Mamaroneck Town Councilwoman Jaine Elkind Eney; New York State Senator George Latimer and Mamaroneck Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson.

Featured artist was Linda Austrian who describes herself as an “avid amateur photographer…I am rather addicted to the process of seeing, photographing and then using post-processing tech-niques to covey something that I saw or felt...”

“I create my paintings to be fountains of light and color, bringing joy to anyone who looks at them, in the same way stained glass panels translate natural light into a festival of bril-liance”…”Each new morning is for me a deep call to be a carrier of this light and to share with everyone the feeling of hope,” artist Diana Durantel stated, commenting on her exhibit “Joy Through Color.”

Musical entertainment was presented by vocal duo Madalyn Barbero and Nicole Alifante, followed by the small instrumental combo, “Track 4.”

“I can say that this is one of my favorite events in Larchmont. It is so wonderful to see all the beautiful art and see so many friends and neighbors enjoying this event,” Eney concluded.

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Left to right: Craig Monteleone, Villa Maria; Bradley Smith, Bradley’s; Barbara Asphar.

Trustee John Komar (left) and artist Brian Kelly, “Muse on Larchmont” Trustee Marlene Kolbert (left) and Mayor Anne H. McAndrews with “Vive Larchmont!” jerseys.

Larchmont Beautification Committee volunteer Karen Marcato

Featured artist Linda Austrian with photograph, “Synchronized Sails” (from Larchmont Yacht Club Race Week)

Bisou and Tartinev (Kiss and Piece of Bread); owner Valerie Del-Sol Libby Denenberg, “Mosaic Art” Taylor Reno, Rorschach Series, left, “Chaos and Order;” right, “Deja Vu”


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Tri-State Area Regional Jewish Day School and Camp Fair

Bigger and broader is the approach to this year’s Tri-State Area Regional Jewish Day School, Yeshiva and Camp Fair. More than 50 Jewish day schools, yeshivot and camps from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as well as sev-eral Israel programs, will participate in the fair on Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 10 am to noon. The fair will be held at Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle.

Modeled after a college fair, the Tri-State Area Regional Jewish Day School, Yeshiva and Camp Fair is free and open to all, and coincides with the peak of the fall recruiting season. The fair enables parents and students/campers to ex-plore the varying programs and styles of the par-ticipating schools, camps and Israel programs by visiting one central location.

The value of the fair goes beyond mere convenience. It also serves as a unifying event, crossing all levels of religious observance, that collectively highlights the breadth of opportu-nities available to enhance children’s Jewish identity. This summer’s military crisis in Israel and the waves of anti-semitism witnessed world-wide in response to Israel’s military defense served as a stark reminder of how many nation-alities wish to see an end to the Jewish people.

“Fostering a strong Jewish identity in our children is critical to ensuring Jewish continuity, and numerous studies have proven that a Jewish day school, camp, and Israel program experienc-es are the most effective means of developing a child’s Jewish identity,” explained Evan Levy, President of Carmel Academy in Greenwich, CT and one of the organizers of the fair.

The Tri-State Area Regional Jewish Day School, Yeshiva and Camp Fair is jointly spon-sored by Beth El Synagogue Center, The Jew-

ish Education Project, The Jewish Week Media Group, RAVSAK, UJA-Federation of New York, and The Westchester Jewish Council. Each fam-ily attending will be eligible to enter into a free raffle for a $1,000 scholarship to any of the par-ticipating schools or camps. Additional infor-mation is available at www.jewishfair.org.

Beth El Synagogue Center in New Rochelle, is an active, thriving community that provides a wide range of religious, educational, social and community activities for all ages, allowing the synagogue to engage its Jewish heritage and explore all aspects of Jewish life. Boasting an

award-winning Nursery School, Day Camp with inground pool, Religious School and active Se-niors programming, Beth El offers something for everyone.

The Jewish Education Project works with educators, Rabbis, principals, and volunteers to create outstanding Jewish experiences for 160,000 children, teens and families in 800 programs in Westchester, Long Island, and New York City. Together they create outstanding Jewish experiences that go beyond meeting the needs of Jewish kids and families to make a real difference in their lives.

RAVSAK strengthens and sustains the life, leadership and learning of Jewish community day schools, ensuring a vibrant Jewish future. RAVSAK creates and manages high quality, cut-ting-edge programmatic opportunities fostering learning and professional growth for adminis-trative leaders, teachers and students. RAVSAK programs enable school stakeholders to inter-face with their colleagues for the benefit of the entire field of day school education.

Working with nearly 100 network benefi-ciary agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish or-ganizations, UJA-Federation is the world’s larg-est local philanthropy; its reach spans from New York to Israel to more than 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million peo-ple each year. Through UJA-Federation, nearly 60,000 donors address issues that matter most to them, pooling their resources to care for New Yorkers of all backgrounds and Jews everywhere, to connect people to their Jewish communi-ties, and to respond to crises close to home and around the globe.

The Westchester Jewish Council is the cen-tral communicating, coordinating, convening advisory and resource body for the county’s Jewish community, representing over 150 Jew-ish organizations and serving 150,000 Jews. As Westchester’s Jewish community relations orga-nization, the Council unites Westchester Jewry with the State of Israel, fosters communication among Jewish organizations and cultivates and strengthens relations with other ethnic groups, elected officials and the community at large, as well as encouraging participation in Jewish life and supporting and developing initiatives and programs that meet existing and emerging Jew-ish communal needs.


Larchmont Man Inspired to Compete for Boys with Barth Syndrome

At 50, Stefan Tunguz of Larchmont, first learned about a group of boys and young men whose suffering so humbled him that he start-ed competing in triathlons to raise money to help them. After a shaky start in the sport, now at age 57, there’s still al-most no pain he won’t endure to make their lives better. Tunguz will head to Kona, Hawaii to attempt the most gruel-ing Iron Man course of them all, known as the “World Championship”, to bring awareness and fund research into a cure for a horrible disease.

Tunguz usually competes with a group called “Team Will” to raise money for treat-ments and a cure for Barth syndrome. Will is the 28 year-old son of Steve and Kate McCurdy, neighbors in Larchmont, and Will has Barth syn-drome. It’s a terrible, very rare inherited dis-ease that affects boys. Its multiple, debilitating symptoms include an enlarged but weakened heart, growth delay, muscle fatigue and a vul-nerable immune system. For Will and other affected boys and young men worldwide, pain and fatigue are a daily fact of life.

This time, however, Tunguz is going it alone, as the only member of Team Will to win one of the rare lottery spaces at Kona. He has

shared with his wife, Julie, that in those mo-ments of solitude, pain and misery – for him it is usually during the back half of the run, when he thinks he cannot push himself any further,

when his muscles burn and ache - he thinks about Will and the oth-er boys and realizes that they experience this kind of complete weakness and pain day in and day out. If they can endure, he can.

The money Tunguz raises will be donated to the Barth Syndrome Foundation, to support their mission to beat this life-threatening disease. The BSF funds a research grant program, which is working to improve treatments and to find a cure for Barth syndrome. They strive to increase awareness in the medical community, to improve the rate of diagnosis for boys and young men like Will, as early as possible. Also, to ease the severe isolation of the families

of boys who’ve been diagnosed with such a rare disease, they make sure the most up-to-date in-formation is made available to these families, so they can understand the physical and medi-cal needs of their sons.

Donations can be made online at http://www.barthsyndrome.org/donate/events/kona or PO Box 582, Gretna, NE 68028.

Ghosts and Goblins Await at the 2014 Spooktacular

Ghosts and goblins will be in the Village of Mamaroneck on Sunday, October 26th for the 2014 Spooktacular sponsored by The Village of Mamaroneck and The Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce. The day will begin with a Mamaroneck tradition, Halloween Window Decorating (register at Robert’s, 342 Mamaroneck Avenue at 11AM) and bring paints, crayons, etc. The first 100 children to register will receive Spooktacular tee shirts.

After decorating the windows at 12:30pm , the Costume Parade for Kids and Pets will assem-ble at Halstead and Mamaroneck Avenues. The marchers will parade down to Harbor Island Park, to the Kid’s Korner, where arts and crafts, pumpkins, cupcake decorating, Halloween stories and demonstrations will entertain everyone.

The much anticipated Haunted House, this year also in Harbor Island pavilion, will feature ghosts and goblins. Every year the Spooktacular gets bigger and better, so bring the kids to the Village of Mamaroneck business district on Sunday, October 26th to take part in the all of the Spooktacular festivities. For more information or to volunteer for the 2014 Spooktacular (com-munity service hours will be awarded) , call the Chamber office 914-698-4400 or email [email protected]

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Junior League of Westchester on the Sound Seeks Women to Improve the Community

The Junior League is an international or-ganization of women devoted to improving the communities in which they live. Founded in New York City in 1901 by Mary Harriman to help those living in settlement housing, Junior League’s first project was at the College Settle-ment on Rivington Street in today’s Lower East Side of Manhattan. By 1921, the League was emulated in over thirty locations across the U.S., and had an international presence with the creation of a Junior League in Montreal, Canada. There are currently 292 Junior League chapters throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom comprised of profes-sional women working to continue Mary Harriman’s vision. Junior League of Westchester on the Sound is proud to share in this tradition with so many other women worldwide.

Junior League of Westchester on the Sound (JLWOS) represents the seven Sound Shore com-munities of Harrison, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Port Chester, Rye and Rye Brook. It’s mission is to “promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women, and improve the Sound Shore communities, through the effective leadership of trained volunteers.” Women in JLWOS devote their time to a variety of community service activities in the Sound Shore area.

Current projects include: • Caring Closet – providing seasonal clothing and hygiene products for teen girls• Little Leaguers – empowering children to use their talents and skills to make a difference

in the community• Done in a Day – working with community partners on outreach projects that take place

during a single day• Project Madres – working with Spanish-speaking immigrant women to improve self-esteem

and confidence (locations in Port Chester and New Rochelle)• S.M.A.R.T. Girls – mentoring young girls at the Boys and Girls Club in New RochelleOver the past year, JLWOS added a total of 14 new members. As new members these women

worked together on projects that served the greater Sound Shore community. Those who joined in the Fall collected donations for the HOPE Community Services food pantry. The women who joined in the Spring worked on the Done in a Day Team to provide much needed supplies for the Providence House in New Rochelle .

Junior League of Westchester on the Sound’s (JLWOS) mission is to promote voluntarism, de-velop the potential of women, and improve the Sound Shore communities, through the effective leadership of trained volunteers.

For more information contact the JLWOS office at 914-833-2119 or [email protected]. To learn more about Junior League of Westchester on the Sound, visit www.jlwos.org.

New Website for Town of Mamaroneck

The Town of Mamaroneck has announced that effective Septem-ber 24, 2014 residents will have access to a new and improved Town of Mamaroneck website. The new website can be accessed by visiting www.townofmamaroneck.org or typing Town of Mamaroneck into any web browser. The new website will make it easier for residents to access vital information with only one or two clicks of the mouse.

Some new features include a translation widget, which will trans-late any text within the body of the site to a different language, as well as, a resident services tab, which provides residents with easy access to important Town services for every-day life. The new site will also make it easier to communicate with the Town and to receive information on Town happenings.

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What’s Happening at Larchmont Library!Christine Powell Comes to Library

Bedtime has never been more fun than in Christine Powell’s delightful children’s book, My Bed is… Join Powell as she reads from her book at the Larchmont Public Library on Tuesday, October 14, at 4:00pm.

Young kids will fall in love with the colorful pictures and ex-citing storyline, which instantly creates an enter-taining nighttime ritual that both children and par-ents can enjoy! Inspired by her older son who often had trouble falling asleep at night, Powell has

crafted a charming story in which a young boy sim-ply can’t seem to close his eyes. Encouraged by his loving mother, the boy begins to imagine his bed as something…different. Before he knows it, the boy is traveling deep within a fantastical world where any-thing and everything is possible!

Through the power of imagination, the little boy manages to turn his bed into a boat in which he zooms around the water like a fish. But that’s just the beginning! His bed transforms into a dazzling assort-ment of vehicles, all of which the boy gets to drive. From a tractor to a motorcycle to a great big hot air balloon, the possibilities are limitless when you use your imagination! All of these expeditions and more await the reader of the delightful My Bed is…

Prior to writing, Powell earned a degree in psychology and worked in the Internet Advertising

industry. She then went on to work for event planning companies and directed her focus on children’s parties. The mother of six-year-old and nine-year-old boys, Powell started experi-encing difficulty putting her older son to sleep each night. She was then inspired to write My Bed is… She hopes her book will aid other par-ents in their perpetual search for peaceful bed-times.

Space for the program is limited, so reserva-tions are required. To reserve your seat, call the Children’s Room at the library at 914-834-2281.

Irish Inspiration: Paintings by Daniel O’Sullivan

The Larchmont Public Library presents a new exhibit of paintings by Daniel O’Sullivan opening in the Oresman Gallery on Friday, October 3rd that will remain on display through Thursday, October 30th. The exhibit is free and is open during normal library hours.

Born in Ireland, Daniel O’Sullivan is a self-taught artist now living in the United States. His mother Moya was born in New York and moved to Ireland to raise a family of five with Danny’s father Daniel, a native of Beare Island, County Cork.

After studying engineering in his home city of Dublin, the artist immigrated to the United States to further his education and to pursue a career in computer science. However, he was always drawn to music and the visual arts, and his early experi-ences growing up and traveling the roads of Ireland provide a native perspective on a land of incredible beauty and its uniquely cultured people. With strong roots in both the United States and Ireland, he now lives in New York with most of his Irish-American family.

For more information about Daniel O’Sullivan, visit the artist at artnua.com/index.html

Basic Medicare and Open Enrollment Program

There’s no shortage of confusion regarding the overall condition of healthcare in the United States these days. Trying to understand the Medicare sys-tem and figure it all out on your own can be daunt-ing. The medical insurance landscape is about as clear as a field of mud.

Potentially, the most confusing thing of all is sorting through the various programs that are avail-able once you retire. To alleviate the headaches and clear up what the world of Medicare is all about, Medicare experts Elizabeth Rosenthal and Beth Casso will be at the Larchmont Public Library on Thursday, October 9, at 7:00pm, to discuss all aspects of Medicare. With the open enrollment period (for 2014 the period runs from October 15 to December 7), the program will cover Medicare from A to Z, in-cluding what Medicare is for, what it is intended to do, how to enroll in the program, when to enroll, and how Medicare works with private insurance.

All of the ways in which to complete your cov-erage will be presented in detail, including Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D, the costs of health-care and resources available that will help to reduce those costs. If you don’t enroll in Medicare on time, you can be assessed penalties that can continue to be assessed for the rest of your life.

One Book – One Mamaroneck Community Events

The public libraries in Larchmont and Mama-roneck have announced twelve community events scheduled as part of the “ONE BOOK – ONE MA-MARONECK” community read this October. “One Book-One Mamaroneck” is a program initiative hosted by the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Public Libraries, which seeks to unite both communities through reading. The program is the brainchild of Susan Riley, Director of the Mamaroneck Public Li-brary and Laura Eckley, Director of the Larchmont Public Library. The selected book is I AM MALALA: The Girl Who Stood Up For Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai, and is the focus of each event that is part of the overall program. The libraries are spearheading the “One Book-One Mamaroneck” initiative. These events are aimed at bringing residents of Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye Neck into a common dialogue that is thought provoking and educational.

Related program include: Friday, October 10th from 8:15am to 9:30am. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOT-ERS BREAKFAST: THE COURAGE TO DO GOOD. Meet at the Nautilus Diner, located at 1240 Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck. No RSVP is required. Break-fast is $8.00. For details, contact Beth Radow at: [email protected]

Saturday, October 11 at 4:00pm. FILM PRESEN-TATION: GIRL RISING. Larchmont Public Library. Join for a documentary film, which tells the stories of nine girls from different parts of the world that face arranged marriages, child slavery, and other heartbreaking injustices. Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. Refreshments avail-able at 3:30pm. For details, contact Library Director,

Painting by Daniel O’Sullivan

Laura Eckley, at: [email protected], October 21st from 7:45am to 9:00am.

LARCHMONT MAMARONECK LOCAL SUMMIT: WOMEN, EDUCATION & CULTURE: WHAT WE ARE DOING IN OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP YOUNG WOMEN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. Meet at the Nautilus Diner, located at 1240 Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck. Breakfast is $8.00. The discus-sion will feature Nicole Sheindlin of the Her Honor Mentoring Program. For details contact: [email protected].

Saturday, October 25th at 4:00pm. EMPOWER-ING THE WORLD’S WOMEN. Mamaroneck Public Library Community Room. Panel Discussion mod-erated by Joan Katen, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Peace and Justice Studies at Pace Univer-sity. Dr. Mahjbeen Hassan, Chairman of the Ameri-can Muslim Women’s Association of New York, will be speaking on the panel. Michaela Walsh will speak about how Micro-lending empowers women. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, an American Sufi Imam, author, and activist whose stated goal is to improve relations between the Muslim world and the West, will also speak. For details, contact Library Director, Susan Ri-ley at: [email protected].

Sunday, October 26th from 3:30pm TO 6:00pm. EMPOWERING YOUTH IN WESTCHES-TER AND THE WORLD: A WORKSHOP ON THE WORLD WE WANT. Presented by the United Na-tions Association of Westchester. Meet at the White Plains YWCA located at 515 North Street, White Plains. Beginning at 4:00pm, students attending the program will have the opportunity to participate in round table discussions on these important topics and will then join the general audience at 5:15pm. There will be a reception following the program. Re-freshments available. For details, contact Joan Katen at: [email protected]

Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00pm. KEHILLA CHAPTER OF HADASSAH PRESENTS THREE VIEW-POINTS: THE LITERARY, SOCIOLOGICAL AND JEWISH PERSPECTIVE. Mamaroneck Public Library Community Room. The Kehilla Chapter of Hadas-sah presents a panel discussion featuring Rabbi Loren Monosov of the Westchester Jewish Center in Ma-maroneck, Cathy Salom, teacher and Kehilla Book Club leader, and a Sociologist. For details, contact Fern Tannenbaum at: [email protected]

For those who enjoy book discussions, there are several events that are available.

Wednesday, October 15th at 2:00pm. Mama-roneck Public Library Women’s Book Group. The Mamaroneck Library’s Women’s Book Group will have a discussion about the book, I AM MALALA, in the Community Room of the Mamaroneck Library. For details, contact Library Director, Susan Riley, at: [email protected]

Friday, October 17th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Book Discussion with Catherine Wald. Larchmont Public Library. Discussion leader, Catherine Wald, will explore the themes of girl’s education, family dy-namics as described in I AM MALALA and more. For details, contact June Hesler at: [email protected]

Saturday, October 18th at 10:30am. Women’s Club of Larchmont will have a book discussion on I AM MALALA at the residence of Ms. Mary Lee Ber-ridge. For details, contact Mary Lee Berridge at 914-834-0192

Tuesday, October 21st at 2:00pm. Members of At Home on the Sound meet to discuss I AM MALA-LA. Meet in the Community Room of the Mama-roneck Library. Moderated by Librarian Lori Friedli. For details, contact Lori Friedli at: [email protected].

Tuesday, October 21st at 8:00pm. The Happy Bookers Book Club meets to discuss I AM MALALA at the residence of Ms. Sunny Goldberg. For details, contact Sunny Goldberg at: [email protected].

Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30pm. Teen Discussion on I AM MALALA to be held in the Pro-gram Room of the Mamaroneck Library. Moderated by Librarian Ellen McTyre. For details, contact Ellen McTyre at: [email protected].

For more information about this or any of the other programs offered by the Larchmont Public Li-brary, visit www.larchmontlibrary.org.

that it was a magical place protected by the four mountain gods and the river. Perhaps, it was an astronomical calendar. Although the questions re-main, the site is a tribute to Inca architectural pre-cision and tantalizes the visitor. It is truly a “Buck-et List” experience. Machu Picchu can receive up to 3300 visitors per day throughout its different routes. The more adventurous arrive by hiking the Inca Trail, which is limited to 500 people a day, in much the same way as the ancient people.

I had adventures on the desert dunes; saw the fauna of the Ballestas Islands; swam on a beach; hiked on a mountain; walked the capital city both its colo-nial and modern area; visited great Inca sites to learn about the past and visited the people to learn about the present. I stayed in fine properties with modern conveniences that respected the setting. I ate excel-lent Peruvian Cuisine. Many dishes were from the sea served with local sauces and unique varieties of potatoes, corn and quinoa. I shopped for my Peruvi-an treasures in markets and boutiques. Believe it or not, I just touched the surface of the country.

It was a remarkable and diverse experience. Peru is a hot destination. It is a great value destina-tion offering a discovery around every corner. You must visit Peru and you will be amazed. It is an expe-rience that is truly unforgettable!

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How to Make Health Care Decisions for Someone ElseBY BERNARD A. KROOKS, CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY

Maybe you’ve been named guardian (of the per-son) for a family member, colleague, or friend. Maybe you’ve been listed as an agent in a health proxy. May-be you’re a family member with authority to make health care decisions (New York, like a number of oth-er states, permits family members or others to make most health care decisions in at least some cases). How do you go about making decisions for someone else when you have been given the power — and respon-sibility — to do so?

For centuries the American common law (and its English predecessor) focused on the “best interest” of someone who was no longer able to make their own decisions. It was not until relatively recently that the concept of “substituted judgment” began to seep into legal discussions. Today the latter notion drives health care decision-making in most cases.

But what does that mean? One early description suggested that a person making decisions for someone else should try “to reach the decision that the inca-pacitated person would make if he or she were able to choose.” That means that the decision-maker should try to substitute the patient’s decision for his or her own, not the other way around. In other words, the guardian/agent/surrogate should first try to figure out what the patient/principal would want in the circum-stances.

Let’s simplify some of the language, just to keep things from bogging down in legalisms. Let’s use “principal” for the person signing a health care proxy, or subject to a guardianship, or (however they got there) presently incapable of making decisions. The person making the decision, signing the hospital’s forms, choosing a facility, or whatever — we’ll call him or her the “surrogate”.

So now you’re the surrogate, and you’re trying to figure out what you should consider when making your decisions. Here’s a list (probably not comprehen-sive) of things you might look to:

Did the principal sign any documents? A living will, for instance, might give some insight into the principal’s wishes. Did you have any conversations with your principal? Maybe you talked about oth-er patients in the news, and how your principal felt about their stories.

Did anyone else have conversations with your principal? Ask family, friends, co-workers and others who might have discussed health care issues with the principal while they were still capable of forming a

decision.Ask your principal. Is he or she able to talk at all?

Then ask for direction. That doesn’t mean you have to follow whatever a now-demented patient says he or she wants — the principal might simply respond affirmatively to almost every question, making the answer depend on how you ask.

Consider your principal’s life history. Was he or she particularly religious, or irreligious? Do you know what family members would prefer (and whether your principal would be more likely to agree with or oppose the family)? Talk to the medical team. What seems like a major decision might not seem so signif-icant after you’ve discussed the risks and burdens as-sociated with a given procedure (or decision to forego a procedure).

Strive for consensus. You are supposed to be fig-uring out what your principal would want, but the input of family, friends and the medical community is worth considering in an attempt to avoid infight-ing, undercutting and acrimony. Your principal’s care might not be best-served by having a difficult situa-tion made tense.

As a last resort, consider submitting difficult choices to the courts for resolution. That gives every-one a chance to air their positions in a formal setting, and focuses the questions on the principal’s wishes — and care. But it is time-consuming and expensive, and should not be invoked unless there is real difficul-ty in making the correct decision.

It is a challenge to make health care decisions for someone else. It is also a terrific gift to the principal to accept the responsibility and discharge it carefully and well. Take the surrogate’s job seriously, and do your best to substitute your principal’s decisions for those you might make for yourself.

Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is a founding partner of Littman Krooks LLP and has been honored as one of the “Best Lawyers” in America for each of the last seven years. He is past President of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and past President of the New York Chapter of NAE-LA. Mr. Krooks has also served as

chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. He has been selected as a “New York Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may be reached at (914) 684-2100 or by visiting the firm’s website at www.elder-lawnewyork.com.

owners who did not follow standard building construction techniques. Common sense dic-tates that someone who has worked on similar homes successfully will have a better grasp of what needs to be done and how to do it quickly and efficiently.

In Westchester, the Department of Con-sumer Affairs has conveniently included the year a company was licensed as a contractor at the end of their Home Improvement Li-cense number. A firm that has license number WC012345-H99 was granted their license in 1999; WC012346-H05 in 2005. Although this is not a completely accurate way of figuring out how long an individual has been working (an experienced contractor who worked for some-one else may have just gone into business for himself) it is a handy way to see how long ago a company received their license and has been legally operating as a home improvement con-tractor.

If you want your remodeling experience to be worth it, it’s worth hiring someone with experience to do it properly. Just do the math. A thousand words times a thousand pictures equals a million reasons to team up with a firm that has experience.

Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D., C.R., is pres-ident of DreamWork Kitchens, Inc. located in Mamaroneck, New York. A Master of De-sign (Pratt Institute), and E.P.A. Certified Remodeler, he serves on the Advisory Panel of Remodeling Mag-azine. A member of

the National Kitchen & Bath Assoc., he is also a contributor to Do It Yourself magazine. He can be reached for questions at 914-777-0437 or www.dreamworkkitchens.com.

The Kitchen & Bath Insider© – Is Experience Worth It?BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R.

Pretty much everyone’s heard the old ad-age that a picture is worth a thousand words but did you know that experience is worth a thousand pictures? Or a thousand dollars, or even more, when it comes to remodeling. In fact, some may say experience is priceless. This is especially true for those that have hired inex-perienced contractors and found that their job had been done incorrectly or took much too much time to complete.

When people are thinking about remod-eling I always advise them to gather pictures of what they would like included in the plan, and to share those pictures with their designer/contractor. There is much less chance of mis-communication when you can say, “here is a picture of what I like,” as opposed to trying to describe something you saw, in a thousand words or less.

However, when you share these images with your designer, it’s only the preliminary step in the process. Now it falls on their shoul-ders to advise whether or not these ideas are practical in your particular situation and, if so, make sure that they are constructed prop-erly. That’s where experience comes in. These decisions are best made by someone that has the requisite knowledge, skill and “know-how” which they have amassed after dealing with many similar situations over the years.

And, it’s not just for designing and build-ing special things that you saw on Houzz.com or in Westchester Magazine or other similar sources. Experience is invaluable when remod-eling older homes like we have in our locale. Most of the homes around us were built be-tween the 1800’s and the 2000’s. Some of these homes were built before there were any build-ing codes at all and you never know what you may run into. Similarly, many older homes had work done on them over the years by home-

Are you interested in visiting a diverse land that offers the desert, the ocean, the coastline, capital cit-ies and valleys? I have a suggestion. Visit Peru and you will have it all in one destination.

Peru is a country slightly larger than twice the size of Texas. Peru is located in the west central part of South America. It is bordered by Ecuador and Co-lombia to the north; Chile to the south and Brazil to the east. Geographically, there are three major re-gions: the coast, highlands dominated by the Andes Mountains and the jungle or Amazon Forest. There are, however, 84 biodiversity zones.

I flew into Lima, Peru’s capital city, and my great adventure began. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish, Lima has a rich colonial past. The historic center, a UNESCO world heritage city, has some of the finest examples of colonial architecture. The Ca-thedral, the Convent of San Francisco and the elabo-rate wood carved balconies speak of the rich Spanish heritage. The Larco Herrera Museum is a showcase for the Pre-Columbian history of Peru and, definite-ly, worth a visit. The suburbs of Lima have become the chic, bustling neighborhoods of Lima. Many of Lima’s best hotels, shopping centers and restaurants are located in the seaside suburb of Miraflores. There is an exciting vibe everywhere. The restaurants are packed with young affluent professionals on the move.

About two hours south along the coast, the ge-ography changes to a vast desert. The land becomes arid and barren. Yet, there are amazing surprises. At Nasca, there are glyphs of animals and plants drawn

by the ancient Peruvians. They are only vis-ible from the air even though the ancients had no means of flight. Today, they remain an enigma. Off the coast are the Ballestas Is-lands—lovingly called “the poor man’s Gala-pagos”. This is a wild life refuge that is the habitat of sea lions, Humboldt Penguins and migratory birds that feed on the vast supply of anchovies. For the adventurous, you can explore the dunes in an SUV; view the sun set on the vast desert and end the day with dinner in a tent under the stars—Remarkable!

Cusco, another UNESCO city, is the next stop and, perhaps, the most familiar Peruvian city. 90% of all the tourists to Peru visit Cusco. Located at 10,500 feet above sea level, high in the Andes Mountains, Cusco stands as the center of the Inca universe. To-day, Inca descendants live among the ancient ruins, farm on Inca terraces and celebrate the festivities of their ancestors. In Cusco, visi-tors can explore Inca buildings bearing large polished dry stone walls that fit perfectly together without mortar and sleep in exquisite modern hotels that use Inca foundations. It is a magical city and jumping off point for a visit to the Sacred Valley and Machu Piccu.

The Sacred Valley is 8,800 feet above sea level. The valley is fed by the Urubamba River and a lush setting for agriculture. The traditional Inca farm-ing on the mountain is by agricultural terraces that descend like vast steps down the mountains. Peru

overall has over 3,500 varieties of potatoes and nu-merous varieties of corn. Organic farming is increas-ingly popular. Consequently, restaurants and cook-ing classes prosper.

Machu Piccu is the iconic image of Peru. Lo-cated at 6,685 feet above sea level, it is reached by a train from the Sacred Valley followed by a bus ride along switch backs cut into the mountain. The path is dramatic but the sight of the Inca city is awesome and takes one’s breath away. The magical citadel arises out of the midst of a group of green covered mountains surrounded by the mighty Urubamba River. Not only is it a beautiful location but the visitor becomes part of an intact ancient world. Why was Machu Piccu built? How was it built? What was the significance to the In-cas? Machu Piccu was used by the Ancient Inca Civilization yet left unfinished. The answers to the questions remain unresolved. Some believe

Priceless Peru, A Diverse Country

Artifact from the Larco Herrera Museum in Lima, Peru


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Business Class: Where to Close the Deal!The business community in the Bronx and

Westchester is always on the lookout for venues to hold that special business meeting or event, or the right spot to consummate the deal and be well catered to. Here are a few suggestions in close prox-imity to corporate and business centers around the area…

La Riserva, 2382 Boston Post Road, Larchmont 914-834-5584

The dining rooms here have been enhanced. There are now beautifully framed one-of-a-kind vintage photo blow-ups highlighting the walls from owner Michael Vivolo’s hometown in Italy, some dating back to the 1920s and 30s. They are a must see! The private meeting room can hold up to 60 guests comfortably. Chef/proprietor Michael Vivolo and his wife Margaret have been serving ‘the Italian classics’ here for over 35 years and the soothing atmosphere and friendly ambiance keep it a treat. Some of his most popular dishes: flavorful Polenta with shrimp and mushrooms; Veal Chop alla Griglia, with mushrooms and roasted potatoes; or the Branzino Mediterraneo. $12.95 luncheon specials. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Free parking. www.lariservarestaurant.com

Dubrovnik, 721 Main Street, New Rochelle 914-637-3777

The flavorfully melded historic cuisines of Croatia are served here in a refined atmosphere.

Founded by Jerry Tomic, Dubrovnik premiered a year ago and it became a sensation: Westchester’s first restaurant devoted to Croatia, a multi-level 85-seat establishment with seasonal outdoor patio, state of the art temperature controlled wine cellar, al fresco wood fire rotisserie BBQ, lush seasonal herb garden and bar/lounge. Talented chefs man the kitchen and they will transport you to the beauti-ful Adriatic in flavorful style. Veteran restaurateur and current operating manager Nada Bernic (previ-ously of The Terrace in upper Manhattan), also in-sists they use the finest ingredients in the seasonal marketplace. Most everything is house made from the bread to desserts. Try the Warm Octopus Salad; Steamed Mussels; Bay Scallops on the Shell; Fresh Cod Filet with grapes, olives, pearl onions; Mama Tereza’s lobster, shrimp, scallops, fish, clams and mussels steamed in a seasonal broth over pasta; Rack of Lamb; or whole roasted fish prepared out on the BBQ. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Res-ervations suggested. There are handsome private party and meeting facilities. Valet parking. www.durbrovnikny.com

Trattoria 632, 632 Anderson Hill Road, Pur-chase 914-481-5811

This restaurant is just a short drive from SUNY Purchase and Manhattanville and the busy corporate corridor along Rt. 287. There is a Piz-za Bar manned by talented pizzaolo Leo Hajdari, who creates tasty pies and slices to eat in or take

out. Chef Nazareno Danielle and his team serve up a more formal seasonal Italian menu loaded with flavor. Check out such house specialties as: Roasted Beets with goat cheese mousse, Sicilian pistachios and micro greens; house made Chittara pasta with veal polpettine and shaved ricotta salata; Squid Ink Pasta with shrimp, bay scallops, chillies and aru-gula; classic Veal, Chicken or Shrimp Parmigiana; Wild Striped Bass Mediterraneo with capers, olives and cherry tomatoes; and Day Boat Scallops, pan-seared with baby arugula, risotto, sundried tomato and roasted pepper gremolata. Bar/lounge. Happy Hours. Live entertainment and dancing Thursday and live piano Saturday evenings. There is a private party/meeting room on the second floor equipped with a flat screen TV for private presentations. Ma-jor credit cards. Ample free parking. www.tratto-ria632.com

Ciao, 5-7 John Albanese Place, Eastchester 914-779-4646

A major renovation has contemporized the dining area and private party/meeting rooms. Zef and his friendly crew have been marking their 25th Anniversary with generous platters of Italian/

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(Morris Gut is a restaurant consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in the Bronx and Westchester for over 25 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: [email protected])

Over 200 people turned out to honor actor Richard Gere and President and Chief Execu-tive Officer of The Westchester Bank, John M. Tolomer at the annual benefit for the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center {HHREC} on September 18. Chairperson Valerie Moore O’Keefe welcomed the guests at The Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club in Mamaroneck and said, “Tonight we honor an Of-ficer and a Gentleman, two of our neighbors who have pro-vided exemplary service to the cause of human rights and have responded generously to the needs of the community.”

Referencing the movie Gere starred in, { An Officer and Gentleman}, Tolomer was cited as the Officer and received the Bernard J. Rosenshein Courage to Care Award. As the Gentle-man, Gere, actor, humanitarian and citizen of the world, as he was called, received the Eugene M. and Emily Grant Spirit of Humanity Award from the Mamaroneck couple.

“There are real heroes here tonight,” Gere said. “The survivors in this room are heroes and heroines for all of us. This group {HHREC} is doing extraordinary things. I find it a great honor to be in front of you and I deeply appreciate the honor.”

Founded in 1990, The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center is a not for profit or-ganization serving Westchester and the larger New York metropolitan region. Their mission is to enhance the teaching and learning of the lessons of the Holocaust and all incidents of genocide worldwide. Their work with students and teachers helps schools fulfill the New York State man-date that the Holocaust and other human rights abuses be included in the school curriculum. The HHREC teaches students about the horrors of genocide and the social, economic and cultural damage that these experiences engender.

In addition to a lecture series, the HHREC has reached over 100,000 students, trained 2,000 teachers and for 13 years run the annual Human Rights Institute for High School student leaders who are taught how to be “upstanders” for human rights and dignity.

Rabbi Jeffrey Sirkman of Larchmont Temple explained, “Whatever our faith, doing what we can, doing what we must, to learn from the past to protect the future.”


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Richard Gere receiving The Eugene M. and Emily Grant Spirit of Human-ity Award from the Grants with Valerie M. O’Keeffe, Chairperson of the Board of Directors HHREC.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church Welcomes New Rector

The Rev. Carol D. Gadsden has been called as rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Mamaroneck, effective September 15th, 2014. Before she was the rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Sparta, NJ. This call takes the Rev. Ms. Gadsden back full circle, returning her to Westchester County in the Diocese of New York, where she was sponsored by Christ’s Church, Rye, for the priesthood 32 years ago.

A cradle Episcopalian (she was born and raised in the Epis-copal Church), Gadsden brings nearly thirty years of ministerial experience in a variety of settings and roles, including rector, priest-in-charge, interim, vicar, chaplain, and youth minister, in the dioceses of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Her ministry is characterized by the deep and abiding belief that her role is to equip the lower case “s” saints by providing opportunities for education, formation, nurture and support in expectation and hope that parishioners become comfortable and secure in facing the challenges, joys and uncer-tainties of this world.

When asked about her new call, Gadsden remarked, “I am delighted to be called to St. Thomas. It is a congregation filled with energy and vision, and I am excited about the journey we will be making together. It holds the promise of being a strong and holy partnership in ministry.”

A native of Syracuse, New York, she received a B.A. in English from Keuka College, both an M.A. and Ed.M. in Applied Human Development and Counseling from Columbia University Teachers College, a M.Div. from the General Theological Seminary, and a graduate certificate in Management from the Radcliffe Seminars at Harvard University. Gadsden is married to Linda March, who is a project manager for a Boston-based leadership and training development com-pany. She has two adult daughters, Hilary Nieukirk, who lives in Boston, and Courtney Mandell, who lives in Brooklyn.

The Members of the Vestry, with the parishioners of St. Thomas, warmly welcome the Rever-end Gadsden and her family to the church, and to the Mamaroneck community.

St. Thomas is located at 168 West Boston Post Road in the village of Mamaroneck, just south of Mamaroneck Avenue. Service times are at 8am and 10am, with Sunday school and nursery care starting at 9:45am. The church is open for prayer and contemplation every day from 9AM to 3:30PM. All are welcome.

Rev. Carol D. Gadsden

Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty Participates in Luxury Real Estate Conference

Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s Interna-tional Realty recently participated in the 2014 Sotheby’s International Realty® Global Networking Event, which brought together approx-imately 1,500 network members from 31 countries and territories worldwide.

President and Former Head Coach of the Miami HEAT Pat Riley served as the keynote speaker, mo-tivating listeners through stories of finding success through facing com-petition head on and developing a fearless attitude. “Pat’s standards for his players and team culture res-onated with me; hardworking, un-selfish and best conditioned. Good to strive for.”

The dynamic, three-day event, which was held Sept. 8 to 10 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Flor-ida, provided a unique opportunity for Sotheby’s International Realty professionals to network and share best practices with their colleagues from all over the world. Connections were made at multiple gatherings such as one held by agent Rita Kirby of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty’s New Canaan, Conn. brokerage, where Larchmont brokerage manager Carolyn Fugere also met with Thomas Wiegand and Diego Maldonado of Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty in the United Arab Emirates.

“The Global Networking Event provides a great value to our firm,” said Fugere. “It offered the op-portunity to network with some of the world’s most talented real estate professionals, generate valuable referral business and learn more about the industry and the Sotheby’s International Realty brand’s vision for the future.”

Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty offers exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing, advertising and referral services designed to attract well-qualified buyers to the firm’s property listings. In addition, the firm and its clients benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house, which promotes real estate referral opportunities with auction house clientele.

As a Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate, the firm also has the unique ability to refer its real estate clientele to the auction house for jewelry, art, unique furniture and collectible appraisal services. Property listings from Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty also are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website, as well as on the firm’s local website, juliabfee.com.

“Our annual Global Networking Event brings together our network members from all over the world with the common goal of sharing their unique experiences and market insights,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “This year’s conference provided our record number of attendees with an overview of the brand’s strategic vision for next year and beyond, from our marketing efforts to our global expansion and record-breaking sales.”

(L-R) is Paul Breunich President and CEO of William Pitt Sotheby’s In-ternational Realty, Vin Socci COO of William Pitt Sotheby’s, Pat Riley President of the Miami Heat, Carolyn Fugere Brokerage Manager of Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s in Larchmont

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