Linen and Toiletry Drive for My Sister's Place
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The Scarsdale PBA is asking the community to forgo the purchase of shaving cream and silly string on Halloween and use the funds to purchase toiletries for the women of My Sister's Place. My Sister's Place, a non-profit agency in Westchester County advocates and provides shelter for victims of domestic violence. The PBA is asking parents to encourage their children to pass on eggs, shaving cream, "silly string", books of matches, cigarette lighters, toothpaste, hair spray and toilet paper that are often used to cause mischief on Halloween -- and to instead put the money towards the purchase of any of the following items that My Sister's Place will gratefully accept:
- New or slightly used large and extra large duffel bags
- Towels in all sizes
- New twin sheet sets
- Blankets and comforters (in bright, cheerful colors) for the upcoming cold weather
- New and unopened full size toiletries
- Packages of diapers in all sizes
- Baby wipes
Donated goods can be dropped off in the lobby Scarsdale Police Headquarters, located at Tompkins and Fenimore Roads, at any time of day or night from October 18, 2013 through November 15, 2013. The PBA will assure that the items are delivered to the shelter and will also contribute to the cause. Clients of the shelter have been extremely grateful for support from the Scarsdale Community in the past and we are looking forward to another successful drive this year.
Local Students Commended for Heroism in City Fire Rescue
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Two New Rochelle grads who are currently students at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA were commended for alerting the occupants of a burning building and leading them to safety early on September 22.
Leonardo Tejeda, of New Rochelle and Thomas P. Veres, of Scarsdale along with Anthony V. Rode, of Lords Valley, PA were honored with certificates of appreciation from college President Davie Jane Gilmour and Elliott Strickland, chief student affairs officer.
"Penn College students make a difference in our communities every single day, but they aren't always recognized," Strickland said. "When we learned of this incident, we felt it was important to acknowledge this selfless act that made a huge impact – potentially lifesaving – on the community we share with Williamsport residents."
The three young men, who live together in the college's Campus View Apartments, had turned onto Grier Street while headed home from visiting friends on Memorial Avenue.
"As we were walking back to our dorm, I heard an alarm of some type," Tejeda said. "It was obvious it was not a car alarm, but a house alarm of some sort. I said, 'Do you guys hear that?' Anthony replied, 'Shut up, it's probably a burglar alarm going off.' As we got closer to the alarm, I looked up and saw a dark cloud and said, "No, look, that house is on fire.'"
Rode (son of a retired New York Police Department sergeant) went down the block, determined the nearest intersection and called 911.
"As Thomas and I waited for Anthony, we could hear the windows shattering from the heat coming from the fire," Tejeda said. "We started to yell to get the residents' attention, but nobody came out of the house." The commotion managed to alert the neighbors, but the three found it necessary to go inside the burning 512 Grier St. building to notify the tenants.
"Anthony tried to get the homeowner's attention from the first floor, Thomas and I ran up the stairs," he said. "As we were running upstairs, I noticed the door going to the third floor was on fire." The students knocked on second-floor doors, telling apartment occupants to get outside to safety. One of those residents was lying down and was not aware of the fire; the other was panicking and trying to grab valuables.
"We made sure no one else was in the second-floor apartment," Tejeda explained. "After doing so, Thomas kicked down the door on fire and we were yelling upstairs to see if anyone was up there, but there was no response. Thomas tried to go up the first step, but I pulled him back and told him we should wait for the fire department." Once they were satisfied that everyone was out of the house, the three went outside and were questioned by Penn College and Williamsport police.
College Police Chief Chris Miller joined in the presentation of certificates, held near Strickland's office in the Student and Administrative Services Center.
Tejeda is an architectural technology student, Veres is enrolled in building science and sustainable design: architectural technology concentration and Rode is a construction management major.
This article was picked up from the student newspaper.
9/11 Remembered at the JCC
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Over 1,000 people participated in honoring the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, a federally recognized observance, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Mid-Westchester, in conjunction with UJA Federation of New York, presented A Day of Chesed (kindness), Service and Remembrance on Sunday, September 15.
Although the Day paid tribute to police, firefighters and military personnel who sacrificed their lives to rescue 9/11 victims and fight in Iraq and Afghanistan, there was an affirmation of the future as JCC Board of Directors and UJA Board member Karen Spar Kasner (of Scarsdale) cut the ribbon of the eponymous Karen Spar Kasner Play Center, a state of the art playground.
Officials attending the ceremony included County Executive Rob Astorino; New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson; Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and New York State Senator (NYS) Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
There were over 20 agencies represented at this day of service, including, letter writing to children at Hadassah Hospital in Israel, a blood drive, bone marrow registration, pet rescue adoption, clothing drives, food collections. Over 160 teen volunteers helped in many projects, including running a car wash which raised over $500 for bone marrow donor registration, and some children ran a lemonade stand raising money for Sunrise Day Camp. The rooms were overflowing with seniors from the community who were treated to a luncheon. AJC and WJC board member Mark Reisman said, "I was moved to be in the presence of so many people of all ages and backgrounds enthusiastically taking part in the Mid-Westchester JCC's Day of Chesed. Coming on the heels of Yom Kippur and springing from the ashes of a horrific national tragedy, the Day of Chesed, helped me translate contemplation and sadness into inspiration and positive action. Congratulations to all whom sponsored and participated in this terrific day!"
The JCC serves over 20,000 individuals annually with programs such as our well-known dance program, senior activities, day camps, adult programs, community-wide events, pre-schools, special needs programs and scholarships.
Local Students To Climb the Ritz Tower To Support Gilda's Club
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Fourteen Scarsdale and Edgemont high schoolers will climb 41 flights at the Ritz Carlton to benefit Gilda's Club Westchester on Monday night October 7. The Ritz Carlton Westchester is the tallest building between Westchester and Boston and a total of 500 people, climbing individually or in teams are expected to climb to the top of the Ritz Tower.
Among the climbers will be 14 high school students from an Edgemont and Scarsdale team who have been touched by cancer and want to get the word out about support for teens at Gilda's Club Westchester. The group is comprised of 10th and 11th graders who have already raised over $2,100.
The Edgemont-Scarsdale Steps Ups are climbing to help sustain the important operations of Gilda's Club Westchester, as well as to have a meaningful and fun-filled evening. The team is currently in training: some are doing cardio at the local gym in anticipation while others are climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator at Gilda's Club.
The team has gotten sponsors by advertising in the community and soliciting from family and friends, many of whom in turn decide to join the cause as well and get more sponsors. The team has raised over $2,100 with several individuals raising over $150.
Scarsdale/Edgemont students include:
David Scharf, 15, Edgemont HS
Zach Falk, 16, Edgemont HS
Hannah Litt, 15 Edgemont HS
Jessica Stern, 15, Edgemont HS
Jessie Rubin, 16, Edgemont HS
Melissa Polin, 16, Scarsdale HS
Jordanna Roman, 15, Scarsdale HS
Madeline Frankel, 15, Scarsdale HS
Gilda's Club Westchester Youth Committee: Pictured at top by row (front to back) and left to right.
1) Natasha Valk-Braunstein,
2) Olivia Iannotti, Billie Kolinsky, Elana Heisner, Jenna Stein, Jessica Stern, Madeline Frankel, Hannah Litt
3) Alexia Iuni, Ben Tait, Gabriela Colmenares, Aneri Suthar, Melissa Polin, Jade Brown, Jeremiah Finkelman-Mahoney, Gus Raynor
4) Stacey Zanoni (coordinator), Je'lyn Brown, Charlotte Mead, Jared Roseman, Sienna Barlow, Akeem Charles, David Scharf, Jessie Rubin, Lily Eslinger, Zach Falk, Kara Eslinger, Jacob Forchheimer,
Andrew Nicholson (co-coordinator)
Teams and individuals may register for the event at the climb homepage: www.GildasStairClimb.org, or by calling the Gilda's Stair Climb office at: 914.813.2756.
Volunteers Needed For SBNC and Westchester Community Partners
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Volunteers are needed to serve on the Scarsdale School Board Nominating Committee and as mentors for Westchester students. Details are below:
The School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) is an elected group of 30 members who identify, propose and nominate qualified candidates to run for the Scarsdale Board of Education. The 30 voting members represent each of the five elementary school neighborhoods. Each year ten new members are elected to serve a three-year term on the SBNC.
Please help to maintain our excellent Scarsdale schools and serve our community by volunteering to run for the SBNC.
To become a candidate, complete a biographical form and submit it, with a candidate petition with signatures from ten residents in your elementary school district, by November 19, 2013 to the SBNC Administrative Committee, P.O. Box 172H, Scarsdale, NY 10583. These forms can be downloaded from www.scarsdalesbnc.com, where further information on the process can also be found. The forms are also available at the Scarsdale Library and Village Hall.
If you are interested in becoming a candidate or have questions, please visit the SBNC's website at www.scarsdalesbnc.com. Also, feel free to contact the SBNC Administrative Committee Co-chairs: Janet Korins at [email protected] or Jyoti Ruta at [email protected].
Adult and Teen Volunteers Needed to Serve as Mentors
One Mentor, One Child, One Book at a Time --You can make a difference in the life of a child. For just one hour each week, read with a student in Mt. Vernon, White Plains, Yonkers or Elmsford and experience the big impact that this small commitment will make. Whether it is during the school day or after school, we have children that need your help. For more information please contact Randee Ginsberg at [email protected]. It's easy. It's fun. It's worthwhile. It makes a difference!
Sponsored by JCY Westchester Community Partners
914-423-5009
