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Jill Chafetz

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jchafetz@dailyvoice.com

I started my professional life as a research psychologist (not the "do you love your mother" kind). I enjoyed research and teaching, but noticed that I spent most of my non-classroom time writing and editing, often to help other people.

When I left academia, all the "you should be a writer" admonitions followed me to job interviews. I've been squeezing in part-time writing and editing jobs for about 9 years, so now I am happily doing it full time.

Jill was formerly a writer at Daily Voice.

Jill Chafetz's Contributions

News

Dutchess County Clerk Office Celebrates 300th Anniversary POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Bradford H. Kendall, the 36th Dutchess County Clerk, recently celebrated the 300th anniversary of the office.The first Dutchess County Clerk was Richard Sackett, appointed by the Royal Governor. In 1821, the state's new constitution made the office of County Clerk an elected position. In addition to overseeing land and civil court records of the County, the Clerk became responsible for Registries of Horseshoers and Stallions, Nurses, Physicians and Dentists, and Partnerships, Businesses and Corporations. Early records also include board of supervisors’ records from th…

by Jill Chafetz

11/03/2015

News

Shelton Land Trust Plants Native Pin Oak Tree At Open Space SHELTON, Conn. – The Shelton Land Conservation Trust recently planted a native pin oak tree next to the nature trail on Lane Street. The Olde Ripton Garden Club, with assistance from the Federated Garden Club of Connecticut, donated the tree. The clubs’ program “Growing Together” is attempting to plant a native oak tree in every Connecticut community where there is a member garden club. The trees will provide food to the native butterflies and bees that pollinate local plants. The oak is the state tree. They can live hundreds of years and are well suited to New England landscapes. Oaks…

by Jill Chafetz

11/03/2015

Events

Little Ferry St. Margaret Parish Plans Flea Market LITTLE FERRY, N.J. – The St. Margaret of Catona parish flea market will be held in Marnell Hall in Little Ferry on Saturday, Nov. 14. Donors can bring items to the Parish Table to the hall from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. MORE INFO: (201) 641-0883

by Jill Chafetz

11/03/2015

Sports

Stroke Survivor From Wilton Finishes New York City Marathon WILTON, Conn. – Wilton resident Merideth Gilmor, 38, founder of Modern Global Communications, finished the New York City Marathon on Sunday, a year after suffering a stroke, the Wilton Bulletin reported. She completed the 26.2-mile course in in 6 hours, 4 minutes, and 47 seconds, the Bulletin said. She always had been healthy and active, and had no family history or other risk factors for stroke, the story said. For the full story, see the Wilton Bulletin.

by Jill Chafetz

11/03/2015

Schools

North Rockland Schools Look For Scholarship Support THIELLS, N.Y. – The North Rockland School Central School District is asking for donations to its High School Scholarship Fund. North Rockland has a long history of helping its students pay for college or training after high school. Interested donors can find more information at the North Rockland Central School District website, or by contacting Patty O’Sullivan at: (845) 942-3321 or posullivan@northrockland.org.

by Jill Chafetz

11/03/2015

Politics

Bronxville Offices Closed For Election Day BRONXVILLE, N.Y. — Village offices will be closed Tuesday for Election Day. As a result, there will also be no refuse collection. Tuesday’s refuse will be collected on Friday.

by Jill Chafetz

11/02/2015

News

Peekskill Health Center Signs Pledge To Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – HRHCare, one of the largest federally qualified health centers in the country, is participating in the “80% by 2018” pledge. The pledge is part of an initiative sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Centers for Disease Control and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable. The pledge means that HRHCare is committed to regularly screening 80 percent of adults over 50 for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the nation’s third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths, but it can be prevented through proper screening. During screening, doctors can find remove polyps bef…

by Jill Chafetz

11/02/2015

Obituaries

Nyack's Elmwood Playhouse Actor John R. Garland Dies NYACK, N.Y. -- John R. Garland died Friday, Oct. 23. Garland was a longtime member of the Elmwood Playhouse. Visiting hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at Moritz Funeral Home, 98 Route 303, Tappan. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Palisades Presbyterian Church on Washington Spring Road in Palisades.

by Jill Chafetz

11/02/2015

Events

'Busy In Brooklyn' Chef Teaches Class In Osisning OSSINING, N.Y. – Chanie Apflebaum, chef and blogger of Busy in Brooklyn, will provide a cooking demonstration and tasting at Chabad on 15 Campwoods Rd on Thursday, Nov. 19. Apfelbaum will teach participants how to cook in ways that are both trendy and kosher. Tickets are $45 for a standard lesson, $100 to get a Chanukah gift. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Registration is required by Nov. 15. Register via this Chabad's website, or call 914-236-2522

by Jill Chafetz

11/02/2015

Neighbors

Two Eastchester Teams Take On Other Schools In Battle Of The Books EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – Eastchester competed at the second annual Westchester Library System Battle of the Books on Saturday, Oct 17, at Ossining High School. Eastchester’s teams were the Eggheads (grades 4-6) and the Peculiar Children, after the Ransom Riggs series, (grades 6-9). The Battle of the Books is a fast-paced trivia game, with an emphasis on teamwork. Once a team-member rings in to answer a question, the competitor has 10 seconds to confer with team-mates about the answer. The Eggheads performed well, winning all six of their regular matches and earning more points than any other …

by Jill Chafetz

11/02/2015

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