Almost Business as Usual Following Fire at the JCC on Wednesday
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Fire broke out in the men's locker room at the JCC of Mid-Westchester around 5:15 pm on Wednesday, October 23, at approximately 5:15 p.m. The building was immediately evacuated and there were no injuries. Staff returned to the building at 8:15 p.m. The building was closed on Thursday and all programs at the facility were cancelled. To accommodate the many children that participate in the schools, The Early Childhood Center and Toward Tomorrow Program were housed at Beth El Synagogue Center in New Rochelle on Thursday with regular JCC teachers and staff.
"We are grateful that the fire was contained to the men's locker room and that everyone was evacuated safely," said Karen Kolodny, Executive Director. She added, "The JCC takes great pride in the safety and security measures that were followed, and we thank the many people that reached out to us in the aftermath of our fire. As we received emails, calls and visits of support, we were reminded of how comforting it is to be part of a strong community. We appreciate everyone's patience and loyalty as we return to normal operations." While most of the programs were back on schedule today, the pool and cycling will reopen tomorrow, Saturday October 25, 2013. Detailed information will continue to be updated and posted on the web site.
The JCC thanks the firefighters who were on the scene, the New Rochelle police and all the staff who helped to evacuate adults and children.
Scarsdale Girls Soccer Team Headed for the Playoffs
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Scarsdale Varsity Girls Soccer enters the final week of play with a winning season record of 10-4-1. Their last regular season game is Monday October 21 at Eastchester. The team has been led by three senior captains, Meerha Dheer (MF) , Ali Lonner(Goalie) and Erika Smith (Def) throughout the season. Head Coach Mindy Genovese (4th Year) and Assistant Coach Kiera Fox have been working the girls six days a week since August 19 to maximize their performance and experience on and off the field.
During the week of October 14, the Raiders went 2-1 with a win Tuesday on the road 2-1 against John Jay Cross River and at home Thursday 2-0 for the Senior Game and Breast Cancer Awareness versus Rye. On Friday, they encountered a tough North Rockland team on the road that is expected to be the number one seed at playoff time and lost 3-1.
The game against Rye was a fund raising effort for the team and contributions were donated to Breast Cancer Charities. The girls raised approximately $1000 for the cause through a bake sale, raffle and t-shirt sales and included future stars from the Scarsdale Youth Soccer Club in pregame ceremonies. In addition the seniors who were playing their last regular season home game were honored with their parents for their commitment and contribution to Scarsdale Soccer over the years. It is a tradition that all the team seniors start this game and this special day.
The seniors from the class of 2014 playing their last regular season varsity game at home include captains Meerha Dheer (MF), Ali Lonner(Goalie), Erika Smith (D) plus Annie Gevertz (F), Laura Cutlip (F), Stef Kastoff (D) and Sara Katz (D/M).
Update 10/24
Scarsdale Girls Varsity Soccer drew the #6 seed in the Class AA 2013 Section 1 playoffs. They will play on Saturday, October 26 at 2PM home at Turf Field at Scarsdale High against #11 Ursuline. The Raiders finished their season strong on Monday by beating Eastchester 2-1. The Raiders go into the playoff at 11-4-1.
Here is a summary of the Class AA Bracket:
Class AA-First Round: Saturday
All games at 2 p.m.
No. 16 White Plains at No. 1 North Rockland
No. 9 Port Chester at No. 8 Mamaroneck
No. 12 Yorktown at No. 5 Mahopac
No. 13 Ossining at No. 4 John Jay-East Fishkill
No. 14 Ketcham at No. 3 Horace Greeley
No. 11 Ursuline at No. 6 Scarsdale
No. 10 Suffern at No. 7 Arlington
No. 15 Clarkstown North at No. 2 Clarkstown South
Quarterfinals: Tuesday, 10/29
At higher seed, 3 p.m.
Semifinals: Thursday, 10/31
At higher seed, 3 p.m.
Finals: Saturday 11/2
At Arlington, 8 p.m.
Photos by Jon Thaler. See more game photos here.
An Update from Market Lady Carol DeLisa
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Former Market Lady Carol DeLisa, the woman who brought the Farmers' Market to Scarsdale, sent a personal update to Scarsdale10583 and asked that we pass this vital information onto you. This past spring she received some devastating news: she was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer. Since then she has had surgery and an 18-week regimen of chemotherapy.
Here is what Carol would like to share with you about her journey.
"I have studied and researched everyday since this dreaded illness came into my life. I have started a Facebook page to simply allow myself the opportunity to vent when I was having a woe is me moment and believe me there were many. In 6 months we have over 3000 "Likes" on the page. This, page has saved me personally and set my wheels in motion. I started a not for profit foundation called "The EllaCris Women's Gynecolgical Foundation." We are dedicated to raising awareness of this cancer as there is no early detection. We are raising funds for research and individual hardship cases and holding fundraisers."
"We live in a pink word when it comes to cancer. However ovarian cancer is the sister to breast cancer. They travel hand in hand but women don't know this. Here are the "silent whispers" of ovarian cancer. This is a disease that is almost always caught in late stages. In over four decades there have been no advances for early detection. This needs to change."
Here are the symptoms of ovarian cancer:
- Persistent bloating
- Eating less and feeling fuller
- Abdominal pain
- Trouble with bladder and bowels
A Pap smear does NOT detect ovarian cancer so recognizing these early warning signs is your best chance of survival. If any of these symptoms persist for more then two weeks, see your doctor. Request a CA 125 test. It's far from perfect but it's all we have right now. If your doctor say's NO to this test, find a new doctor.
This illnes gave me a little belly bloat. I felt fine caring for a mother with late stage Alzeheimers. I had some acid reflux no big deal, after all caregiving is stressful. I'm healthy, I eat only organic, never smoked, drank, no recreational drugs EVER....what the hell, how could this happen to me?"
Check out her facebook page at www.facebook.com/IHateTheCWord
Three New Fashion Retailers to Open in Scarsdale Village
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Fashionable woman in Scarsdale are soon to become even more so – with the opening of three fashion retailers in the Village. Empty storefronts will be brought back to life as these sellers of high-end clothing and accessories build out their new locations and bring tempting fashion finds to the Village.
Pookie and Sebastian plans to open their seventh boutique on East Parkway. A large sign has been up in the window for months and we can't wait for them to open. With four stores in Manhattan, one in Roslyn and another in Boca, they are opening their first Westchester location in the former Waterworks store on East Parkway. It's a large space that extends to Harwood Court allowing plenty of room for dresses, shirts, jeans, sweaters, formal wear, casual attire, jewelry, bags and accessories that will appeal to both moms and daughters in the 'dale. Check out photos of their merchandise on their Instagram page here.
Another fashion find, Green with Envy is moving from Armonk to a new location at 6 Harwood Court. They will offer the same designer jewelry and accessories that you'll find at Barney's or Bergdorfs but at much better prices. Look for brand name handbags, scarves, wraps and jewelry that will leave your friends "green with envy."
And if you don't want to buy new designer brands, you'll soon be able to get them slightly used at Second Time Around, opening on Spencer Place. The store is part of a large national chain of consignment stores that buys designer clothing and accessories in good condition, resells them and passes some of the proceeds back to the customer. In their words, it's "resale gone upscale."
They will purchase new or like-new items from customers and sell them at about 30% - 40% of their original value. If the tags are still on, the item will be priced at half of the price shown.
If your items sell you will receive 40% of the sale price – so though you're taking a hit on the sale, you're doing better than donating to Goodwill! You can also use the proceeds to buy more "slightly used" items and start the cycle again.
With these three new stores, shopping in Scarsdale Village will soon be lots more fun. Watch for them and tell us anything you know about the newcomers in the comments section below.
Current Home Offers Hope To Domestic Violence Victims
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Want a way to put some of your unwanted clothing to good use while making a difference in someone's life AND get a discount at a great store? Current Home, a chic, home accessories boutique located in Scarsdale, is hosting a charity drive where members of the community can bring in a gently-worn dress, blouse, skirt, women's suit or handbag and receive 10% off their Current Home purchases that day. All of the clothing brought in will be donated to Hope's Door, a charity dedicated to helping area women achieve safety, independence and healing from domestic abuse (www.hopesdoorny.org).
Current Home's drive will take place from October 7th-October 12th, 2013 from 10am-6pm, supporting Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a unique opportunity for community members to make a difference by supporting Hope's Door and area women in need while getting a great discount at a hip, unique store.
Current Home offers its clientele an expertly edited selection of chic home accessories and tableware including serving pieces, vases, candlesticks, serving trays, and bar accessories. The store also has a large selection of fur throws, colorful pillows and accent furniture such as lighting, chairs, bar carts, hide rugs, mirrors, benches, fur poufs, photography art and original artwork.
Hope's Door seeks to end domestic violence and to empower victims to achieve safety, independence, and healing from the trauma of abuse. They offer a wide range of services to aid the victims of domestic violence including counseling and support groups, education in safety strategies, information and referrals, and emergency shelter.
Current Home is located at 8 Palmer Avenue, Scarsdale, NY. They can be reached at 914-723-2462, info@currenthomeny; or cllick here to visit their website.
