CNC Seeks Nominations for Village Mayor and Trustee
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The Scarsdale Citizens Nominating Committee is currently meeting to seek candidates for village offices. This year the Citizens Nominating Committee (CNC) will be selecting a candidate for Mayor as well as three people to serve as Village Trustee. Mayor Bob Steves will complete his two-year term in March and Trustee Stacey Brodsky will complete two, two-year terms as Village Trustee. Trustees Bill Stern and Tom Martin have now served for 2-years and can be re-nominated to serve second two-year terms.
The committee encourages Scarsdale residents to consider running for these positions. Suggestions for candidates are also welcome. The considerable efforts of the Village Board have ensured the continuation of the Village throughout the years
The CNC looks forward to your participation.
To submit nominations or for further information, contact a member of the CNC listed here at or email CNC Chair Robert Berg at [email protected].
Scarsdale Bowl Committee Seeks Nominations
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he Scarsdale Bowl Committee wishes to remind the community that the Committee is seeking input from residents on candidates for consideration as the honoree for the 2015 Scarsdale Bowl.
Nominations can be submitted to the Committee electronically on a confidential basis using the on-line nomination form accessible on the the Scarsdale Foundation website.
Those not wishing to use the form may email their recommendations to the Committee at [email protected].
Holiday Season Fire Prevention Tips
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Here are holiday safety tips from the Scarsdale Fire Department and the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. These tips have been prepared by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and can help you and your family to avoid a holiday fire.
Trees:
Many artificial trees are fire resistant. If you buy one, look for a statement specifying this protection. A fresh tree will stay green longer and be less of a fire hazard than a dry tree. To check for freshness, remember:
A fresh tree is green.
Fresh needles are hard to pull from branches.
When bent between your fingers, fresh needles do not break.
The trunk butt of a fresh tree is sticky with resin.
When the trunk of a tree is bounced on the ground, a shower of falling needles shows that tree is too dry.
Place tree away from fireplaces, radiators and other heat sources. Heated rooms dry trees out rapidly, creating fire hazards.
Cut off about two inches of the trunk to expose fresh wood for better water absorption.
Trim away branches as necessary to set tree trunk in the base of a sturdy, water-holding stand with wide spread feet.
Keep the stand filled with water while the tree is indoors.
Place the tree out of the way of traffic and do not block doorways. Use thin guy-wires to secure a large tree to walls or ceiling.
Artificial Snow:
Artificial snow sprays can irritate lungs if inhaled. To avoid injury, read container labels and follow directions carefully.
Lights:
Use only lights that have been tested for safety. Identify these by the label from an independent testing laboratory.
Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Discard damaged sets or repair them before using.
Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, house, walls or other firm support to protect from wind damage.
Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord.
Turn off all lights on trees and other decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. Lights could short and start a fire.
Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.
Keep "bubbling" lights away from children. These lights with their bright colors and bubbling movement can tempt curious children to break candle-shaped glass (which can cut) and attempt to drink liquid (which contains a hazardous chemical).
Candles:
Never use lighted candles on a tree or near other evergreens. Always use non-flammable holders.
Keep candles away from other decorations and wrapping paper. Place candles where they cannot be knocked down or blown over.
Trimming:
Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant materials.
Wear gloves while decorating with spun glass "angel hair" to avoid irritation to eyes and skin.
Choose tinsel or artificial icicles or plastic or non-leaded metals. Leaded materials are hazardous if ingested by children.
In homes with small children, take special care to:
Avoid decorations that are sharp or breakable.
Keep trimmings with small removable parts out of the reach of children. Pieces could be swallowed or inhaled.
Avoid trimmings that resemble candy or food. A child could eat them!
Fireplace:
Before lighting a fire, remove all greens, boughs, papers, and other decorations from fireplace area. Check to see that flue is open.
Keep a screen in front of the fireplace all the time a fire is burning.
Use care with "fire salts" which produce colored flames when thrown on wood fires. They contain heavy metals which can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation or vomiting if eaten. Keep away from children.
Paper and Wrappings:
When making paper decorations, look for materials labeled non-combustible or flame- resistant.
Never place trimming near open flames or electrical connections.
Remove all wrapping papers from tree and fireplace areas immediately after presents are opened.
Do not burn papers in the fireplace. A flash fire may result as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely.
Holiday Safety:
Have working smoke detectors installed on every level of your home. Test them monthly and keep them clean and equipped with fresh batteries at all times.
Keep matches, lighters, and candles out of the reach of children. Avoid smoking near flammable decorations.
Make an emergency plan to use if a fire breaks out anywhere in the home. See that each family member knows what to do. PRACTICE THE PLAN!
Avoid wearing loose flowing clothes - particularly long, open sleeves - near open flames - such as those of a fireplace, stove, or candlelit table.
Never burn candles near evergreens. Burning evergreens in the fireplace can also be hazardous. When dry, greens burn like tinder. Flames can flare out of control, and send sparks flying into a room, or up the chimney to ignite creosote deposits.
There is no substitute for common sense. Look for and eliminate potential danger spots near candles, fireplaces, trees, and/or electrical connection. For more information about fire safety, call Fire Inspector Albert Mignone at 722-1215x3.
Bye Bye Birdie On Stage This Weekend at SHS
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The Scarsdale High School Drama Club will present Bye Bye Birdie this weekend at the SHS auditorium on Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm and on Sunday at 2 pm.
The show features big and exciting musical numbers including Honestly Sincere, Telephone Hour, Lot of Living, One Last Kiss, and Kids. Director Sarah Robbins has put her heart into the production and will put on a great show.
Choreographer Jason Summers, has been working with the cast on their dance routines while Music Director Jonathan Cuk is leading the cast and orchestra through the show's complex music score. Stage Crew Manager Steve Bogardus and his team have constructed a beautiful set for the show.
Tickets are $15.00 for students and seniors and $20 for adults and are available at the door.
Engage Volunteers Recognized for Service
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The three JCCs of Westchester celebrated the first birthday of a new Baby Boomer volunteer corps known as Engage. Over 75 volunteers got together to celebrate the first birthday of this program with speakers and representatives from a number of social service committees that benefit from the work and dedication of these adult volunteers. The event took place on Sunday November 2, at the Doubletree in Tarrytown.
The day included a presentation on Collective Responsibility with Rabbi Michael Paley , a fair where various social service organizations had a chance to speak with volunteers, a wrapping station where volunteers put together birthday baskets for the needy to coincide with the program's first birthday and four adult volunteers were honored for their work:
Frana Mills of Scarsdale has been a volunteer at Young Israel of Scarsdale for 40 years, becoming the synagogue's treasurer and taking on responsibilities that have made her indispensable to the staff and clergy. She's been an active volunteer with Engage since the program's inception, acting as team leader for Engage In Baking (where volunteers baked hammentaschen for the senior Purim party run by the Bronx Jewish Community Council), offering ongoing administrative assistance to the Engage office at the Rosenthal JCC in Pleasantville and basically being a go-to Engage volunteer.
Lynn Millstein began her first Engage volunteering assignment as a marketing assistant for JCC on the Hudson. In this role, she designed the layout of the program for the Westchester Engage launch event last year, posted numerous items on local Rivertowns web sites for the JCC, and helped with general copywriting and design tasks. Throughout the summer Lynn volunteered with Engage at The Food Bank for Westchester and at Sunrise Day Camp, a summer program for children with cancer and their siblings.
Sue Rozin of New Rochelle, is the driving force for Engage. In September she put her efforts into helping Israeli soldiers. IDF soldiers are not issued all of the gear that they might need. Some things they either have to buy themselves of do without. So Susan organized a group of 35 women who knitted army-regulation hats. Her efforts resulted in 43 soldiers receiving warm hats. Susan is on the board of the JCC of Mid-Westchester and is a member of the Westchester Engage Leadership Advisory Committee.
Rhonda and Seymour Schrieber are Engage volunteers for initiatives run by Westchester Jewish Community Services: Rhonda, with Kids Kloset in White Plains, and Seymour, with the Seniors program at Sinai Free Synagogue in Fleetwood. Since the early spring, each has consistently visited their respective agencies on a weekly basis providing help and support to those in need. At the Kids Kloset, Rhonda helps sort donated clothing and create outfits to the specifications of orders submitted by social workers throughout Westchester.
