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Help us find these folks: A local filmmaker is looking for a subject for her latest project, Scarsdale and Edgemont Family Counseling seeks seniors (65+) for intergenerational program and Bobby Flay is looking for food entrepreneurs. Here are the details:
Looking for the September 11 Lady at the Hartsdale Bagel Store
Does anyone remember the story of the lady who missed her train on September 11 because she was arguing with the man in the Hartsdale Bagel store about the size of her coffee? As a result, she missed her train, was late for work and was not in her office at the World trade Center when the towers went down.
Does anyone remember her name or know how to get in touch with her? A local filmmaker would like to interview her for a video. If you know the woman’s name or have leads about her whereabouts, please contact Amy Stern at 914-723-7011 or amy.stern10@gmail.com.
Seniors Wanted for Intergenerational Program
The Older Adult Services program of Scarsdale and Edgemont Family Counseling Service will once again be sponsoring an intergenerational program with Scarsdale Middle School. Last years successful program matched older adults from the community with enthusiastic 6th graders who interviewed the seniors over 4 days and then wrote their biographies. The project, known as “Earth’s Elders” is a curriculum based on the book of the same name written by Jerry Friedman a photojournalist who traveled the world interviewing “Supercentenarians” –individuals over 100 years of age. Earth’s Elders Foundation was formed as an educational project to raise children’s awareness of older adults in the community. This year they are again looking for volunteers, 65 and over, who will participate in the project. The dates are May 9th, 16th, 23rd and May 30th. Transportation will be provided from the Girl Scout House at 9:30 AM to the Middle School. Return time is approximately 11AM.
For more information please call JD Sullivan at (914)-723-3281 or email at: jdsullivan@SFCSinc.org
Food Network Casting Call
The Food Network Show starring Bobby Flay is looking for talented, outgoing and dynamic food entrepreneurs who are 
opening a business between March and June of 2012.
In this exciting new series, critically acclaimed chef Bobby Flay will be mentoring lucky entrepreneurs in the days leading up to their eatery opening. Those chosen will receive culinary business coaching from a major celebrity chef and restaurateur, as well as nationwide publicity!
If you or someone you know would be interested in applying, visit www.bobbyflayprojectcasting.com for more details. Casting is taking place in the next few weeks so apply soon.
Cancer Support Team to Honor Josh Glantz of Scarsdale
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The non-profit Cancer Support Team, fully licensed by the New York State Department of Health, provides services to southern Westchester cancer patients at any stage of disease, free of charge and without regard to insurance coverage. Services include nursing care management, social work counseling, education, advocacy, information about community resources, transportation and financial assistance.
Two prestigious awards will be presented at the Gala. Josh Glantz of Scarsdale will receive The Wald-Lee Vision Award for his volunteer efforts on behalf of Swim Across America, a generous supporter of cancer research and services. Josh Glantz was one of the founders of the Long Island Sound Swim twenty years ago. Along with his twin brother Jeremy, Josh started the swim as a fundraiser for cancer research in memory of Larchmont resident, Kathy Webers. “When I started the swim, Kathy Webers was probably the first person I knew well who had to fight against cancer,” said Glantz. “Now I hear about new battles all too often. Cancer Support Team is so unique in how it puts patients and their families at ease so they can focus on their individual fight. That’s why I continue to swim and will continue to raise money for this cause.”
Jack Wheaton of Fairfield, Connecticut, Mildred Wheaton of Jupiter, Florida, Christie Philbrick-Wheaton and Dede Philbrick-Wheaton, both of Larchmont, will all receive The Barbara Melamed Memorial Award for their ongoing support of CST’s nursing services, thereby providing direct assistance to people with cancer in lower Westchester County. In 2008, the Wheaton family established the Barbara Philbrick Memorial Fund at CST in memory of Jack Wheaton’s wife, Barbara Philbrick, who died that year from cancer. The Fund supports CST’s program of in-home nursing assistance. “We understand what an emotional toll it takes on a family when a loved one is battling cancer,” Jack Wheaton said. “Through our support of Cancer Support Team, we not only honor Barbara, but also help those families who on their own may not be able to obtain proper care and counseling.” For more information about Cancer Support Team’s services, the 2012 Benefit, volunteering or providing financial support, go to www.cancersupportteam.org or call 914-777-2777.
Developer Dupes Village
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Here is a letter from Richard Hanna of Saxon Woods Road about the construction of a house on a neighboring lot: To the Editor: These days it seems anyone can buy, demolish and build a house for sale in Scarsdale despite the Village insistence that they discourage developers from doing just that. A case in point is 140 Saxon Woods Road. For months in 2011 the Village Board of Appeals, the Board of Architectural Review and the Building Department all agreed to the variances and requests from a developer to build a house at 140 Saxon Woods Road despite protests from neighbors that it would block the natural water course flowing across the property, the proposed “McMansion” was too tall and unsightly on such a small property and the owner is a developer who was building the house to sell for profit.
This deal had a certain aroma from the beginning that only increased as time passed. In fact at the first Board of Appeals meetings when asked, the developer stated that he was building the house for his family live in when in fact, as it now appears, he planned to sell it all along.
This became evident last week when the uncompleted house was listed for sale at $1.389m. I am appalled that such duplicitous behavior is not only tolerated but also rewarded with hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit for the developer.
Of course one could argue that he in fact did initially intend to take up residence in Scarsdale, but as soon as excavation commenced the water situation became quite clear. Although it must be pointed out that he purchased 140 Saxon Woods Rd with full knowledge of the severe ponding phenomena in the yard and that the former home had suffered for some 30 years of flooding (ever since 144 Saxon Woods Rd was built in 1980, on top of a pond and stream and with higher property grade elevations.
The storm water management plan has not successfully addressed the necessary drainage in the area. Due to the high water table level and a rock shelf it may not be possible to install the cultex tanks/drywell. While excavating the site he was unable to dig to the desired drainage grade level due to water and shelf/ledge.
The developer has in fact built a dam significantly altering the 140 Saxon Woods Rd lot terrain obstructing the natural drainage pattern in the area and interrupting a natural watercourse.
As a result of the excavation at 140 Saxon Woods Road one foot from the property line, part of the backyard property of 138 Saxon Woods Rd sunk. The west to east slope of the Saxon Woods Rd neighborhood has now gone up-hill at 138-140 SW Rd, following the several feet of backfill elevating the grade, resulting in ponding in our yard when it rains.
It appears the developer may very well get his profit and leave behind a compromised neighborhood and an environment prone to flooding. It demonstrates reckless behavior with destructive consequences for Scarsdale residents, with the sole intent of the opportunity to earn easy money.
I kindly request the Village to be more scrupulous in their future considerations of variances requested from developers to build an oversized house on a small property. Scarsdale is not a borough in a city where houses are side by side. We would like to retain the integrity of the Village.
Thank you and best regards,
Richard F. Hanna,
138 Saxon Woods Road, Scarsdale.
One Sweet Lady
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I don’t think there’s a day that goes by when I’m not in the Scarsdale Village. And, I believe I know just about everyone working in the Village too, including all the officers responsible for my numerous parking tickets. I’m not going to get started on the 90-minute meter-parking limit, or the fact that they hover until the second it starts flashing that “0.”
I’m writing to express my love of patronage for those village stores. However, I really miss all the ones that have left us. Michael’s, where I used to play Seinfeld trivia with Jason; gone. The Stationary Arcade, where we all headed for our school supplies back in the day; gone. Vaccaro is no more. The UPS center is now a candy store. And, my beloved “Book Lady,” Wallace, closed shop.
All of these stores were important to our village, but it’s the people behind the counter who made, and continue to make, our village a home.
No one embodies that more than Emily Hirsch, proud proprietor of Candy ‘n Cards for 45 years. Throughout the various stages of my life, school age girl to mother of two, Emily has been sitting at that counter and waving to me whenever I pass. She is a comforting constant, who never misses an opportunity to ask me about my parents or my kids.
Now it was my turn. I went into Candy ‘n Cards today for some birthday cards, oddly enough, and we started talking.
Emily and her husband Morris, “Big Mo,” bought the store in 1967, after her son and daughter went off to college. In addition to her two children, she has four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
And, nobody wants the store. “Who wants to go into retail today? Only someone nuts, like me,” Emily deadpanned.
“Your right. Retail is tough,” I agreed.
“My son Jeffrey, a lawyer, is retired and I’m still working. Crazy,” Emily said as we laughed together.
Working is an understatement. She’s in that store six days a week. Daniel is there to help her, whom she calls her “right hand man and a sweetheart.” But, it’s all her.
I couldn’t get enough of Emily. A quick wit and inherent wisdom are a potent combination, and she has it in spades. She also has some incredible genes.
Emily looks exactly the same as she did when I was a little girl, just a little shorter. So, I had to ask her, “How old are you?”
“I’m 95 years old and I’m still vertical,” she answered with a chuckle. “Amazing,” I said.
Emily continued, “My original customers still come in, if they’re still alive…and they come in with their children and their children’s children.”
I happen to be one of those children. We reminisced about how she used to watch me push Sam in his stroller, as I passed her store. Nice memories.
There is no doubt that Emily has seen it all in her 45 years, sitting behind that counter. So, I asked, “How do you feel about the changes going on in the Village today?”
“You can quote me on this; the bridge is a disaster. I think they built the G.W. in less time,” she stated, with a wide grin, followed by a chuckle or two. She went on to say, “The internet is killing me. You can buy everything online now.”
“Yes, but nothing can compare to a store-bought greeting card. There’s nothing like pen-to-paper,” I insisted.
“True,” she replied, while nodding.
And, here’s another truth; being a loyal customer has many rewards. Getting to know and see Emily Hirsch almost every day has been a precious one.
After all, it’s the people who make Scarsdale the special place that it is, especially our town’s shopkeepers. Their long-standing friendship is what gives our roughly 18,000 person village, that small town America feel. And, I love it.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to send my sister her birthday card, so she gets it in time.
Contributor Sharon Lippmann, writes about her "so called suburban life," as a proud resident of Scarsdale, NY. She is a writer, blogger, mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend and one sassy chick. She loves exploring the interesting, strange, perplexing, vexing, ridiculous and funny that life offers up frequently. Enjoying more of what she has to say about nothing, and, well, everything at mydailypill.com .
Scarsdalians at the Super Bowl
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There were many Scarsdalians among the thousands who attended the Super Bowl in Indianapolis on Sunday February 5th. Parents scrambled to get tickets and arrange transportation so that their college kids could join them for this landmark event – and everyone who was there reported that it was the thrill of a lifetime.
Here are photos and comments from a few of your neighbors who made the trip. If you want to share your Super Bowl photos and memories, email them to Scarsdalecomments@gmail.com and we’ll add them here:
Bruce Cybul of Scarsdale and his son Ross, a college student in Washington D.C. were among the happy fans. Here is what Bruce had to say:
We had a wonderful time, especially now that the Giants won. Indy was fun; everything was centrally located and the streets were teeming with people well into the night all weekend. We enjoyed the NFL Experience at the Convention Center, waived and jumped up and down like idiots trying to get in the background of the ESPN TV broadcasts, ate at St Elmo's Steakhouse, the pride of Indy, where chants of Let's Go Giants kept breaking out. We saw some great bands, including The Fray and I high fived with Isaac Slade, the lead singer, when he walked into the crowd. I'm told we were on TV a lot during the show. We met a group that rented an RV and drove from NY for a rousing tailgate
party pre-game where they were doing keg stands. My favorite anecdote was when we finally got to our seats after touring the beautiful stadium, we realized that we had Patriot fans sitting on both sides of us. We decided to rearrange our section so that all of the Giants fans could be together. We met with some resistance at first-- but ultimately convinced a few holdouts and suddenly there were a couple dozen or so people swapping seats. It was great as we could celebrate and commiserate with "our own kind" and the group hug at the end was fantastic. I even managed to salvage my glasses! All in all it was just plain great and exhausting. Cross another one off the bucket list.
Giants' fans Andy and Michelle Levine were also in the stands. Here is what they had to say:
The Super Bowl is a singular experience. One game, all or nothing, lose and you’re out. We found it incredibly exciting -- with a build up all day starting with the NFL Tailgating party. We could barely wait for the kickoff! While a Giants blowout would have been easier to take, the fact that it was a tight game, with Eli winning it yet again in the 4th quarter, really punctuated the season. The fact that it was a rematch of the 2008 thriller in the desert made it even sweeter.
College senior Lukas Effman couldn’t resist the chance to attend the Super Bowl and traveled from Madison, Wisconsin to Indiana for the game. Here is what he shared:
While its nearly impossible to describe the pandemonium that defined Indianapolis this past weekend, let alone the thrill of actually seeing my favorite team earn the right to be dubbed the "world champions", I will do my best. The blend of jubilee and control that was provided by the city Indianapolis was quite welcoming and impressive. The best way I might describe the atmosphere was to call it festive. Between the hundred foot tall Lombardi Trophy that blanketed the side of the local Marriot, and the sea of all too indistinguishable Patriot and Giant blue, the city was well prepped for a rematch for the ages. It was undoubtedly more than a New York Football Giant's fan could've asked for to start off the New Year!
Mark Ellman and his son Matt, a junior at Scarsdale High School, experienced thier first Super Bowl together and here is a quote from Mark: What a great time. We had a blast. It was my son, Matt, and my first trip to a Super Bowl. The excitement inside the stadium was amazing, especially that last drive by the Giants. We will never forget it and the time we spent together.
Jeff Blatt of Greenacres continued a family tradition and took his daughter Josie, a seventh grader to the game. Here is his report: My family has had season tickets to Giant games for almost 50 years. My dad had two seats, one with an obstructed view behind a pillar, at the old Yankee Stadium. When the team moved to the Meadowlands, the obstructed view disappeared thanks to modern construction.
Josie really became a big fan this year and saw two home losses before experiencing her first victory at the playoff game against Atlanta. I then travelled to the Green Bay game with my nephew, and after the victory at San Francisco, obtained tickets to the Super Bowl. It was a classic road trip. Stayed at the O'Hare Hilton and drove from Chicago to Indy the day of the game.
We had a spectacular time. Josie wore a Manning jersey, while I wore a Phil Simms jersey. Two generations of Blatts, each sporting the uniform of our favorite Giant player. I also wore my favorite article of clothing, the David Tyree "Catch Hat" - especially galling to the Pats fans in attendance. What a day, what an outcome, what a trip. We'll never forget the joy we experienced and shared, together.
The Super Bowl is an annual tradition for father and son Gary and Bryan Gertzog of Scarsdale. Bryan drove down to Scarsdale from Ithaca where he attends college, flew out to Indianapolis and then did the trip in reverse after the big event. Here is what he said, The weekend was well worth the difficult travel. The atmosphere in Indianapolis was great, and the weather was pretty good too. Seeing many celebrities all over the city is always cool, but the best part was that the game managed to live up to its huge hype with a close Giants win.
