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Honor Loved Ones With A Memorial Book At Garfield Library GARFIELD, N.J. – The Garfield Public Library reminds residents they are available to add books to their collection as a memorial or tribute to a special person in one’s life. A memorial book is a fitting expression of sympathy and a lasting tribute that continues a person’s influence in the community. An honor book is appropriate for marking a special occasion, thanking a friend or saluting a retired colleague. If interested in donating a book, for a contribution of $20 or more the library will select a book on the subject specified. To donate a memorial book, stop in the library and fi…

by Nicole Briggs

07/27/2016

News

Kids, Hot Cars Are Deadly Combination, NY Health Department Warns Kids and hot cars are a deadly combination, according to an advisory by the New York State Department of Health. In 2014, more than 30 children in the U.S., including a baby in New York, died from heatstroke after being left alone in hot cars. The New York State Department of Health reminds all caretakers of the following tips to keep children safe this summer: There is no safe amount of time or any reason to leave a child in a parked car. A child in a hot car can die from heatstroke in just minutes. Even on a cool or cloudy day, a child is at risk for heatstroke. A car can still reach …

by Nicole Briggs

07/27/2016

Events

Avon Theatre In Stamford Holds Second Installment Of Religious Series STAMFORD, Conn. – The Avon Theatre in Stamford is hosting special screenings starting with “The Pawnbroker" (1964) on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. "The Pawnbroker" tells the story of Sol Nazerman, a survivor of a German concentration camp in WWII, who owns a pawn shop in Harlem. Sol contends with his bitter feelings toward humanity and harsh reality of city life. The special screening is part two the Avon Theatre’s “Religious Hope from the Movies” series, which is co-presented by Mockingbird Mininstries and co-promoted by the InterFaith Council of Southwestern CT. There will be a…

by Nicole Briggs

07/27/2016

Politics

Senate Candidate Dan Carter Making Rounds In Weston WESTON, Conn. – U.S. Senate candidate Dan Carter was in Weston Thursday, June 23 for a fundraiser at the home of Bob and Patricia Ferguson, as he seeks to be the first Republican to hold a Connecticut U.S. Senate seat since 1988. Carter just finished a third, two-year term in the Connecticut House representing the 2nd General Assembly District covering Bethel, Danbury, Newtown and Redding. During his tenure, he made job creation and no tax increases his priority. Bob Ferguson, Chair of the Weston Republican Town Committee, said he has known Carter for several years through his work at the …

by Nicole Briggs

07/27/2016

Neighbors

Ridgefield Woman Wins Car With Hole-In-One At Danbury Outing RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – A Ridgefield woman won a convertible for scoring a hole-in-one during the 21 Annual Ladies Golf Classic benefiting Ann’s Place in Danbury. Sharon Bodner won a brand new 2016 Buick Cascada from Ingersoll Auto of Danbury for scoring a hole-in-one at Richter Park Golf Course on June 27. The annual golf classic takes place to benefit Ann's Place, an organization that provides support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.

by Nicole Briggs

07/26/2016

Neighbors

Greenwich's Family Centers Honors Employees For Customer Service Excellence GREENWICH, Conn. – Family Centers recognized five employees for customer service excellence at its employee-wide town hall meeting. For consistently embodying Family Centers' core values and providing exceptional service to both internal and external customers, finance accounting associate Tracey Eckert, Stamford CARES medical case manager Roberta Wilks, literacy volunteers student data coordinator and head teacher Fabiana Marin and office manager Nidia Silva were named Family Centers' 2016 Customer Service Ambassadors. As part of an agency-wide customer service initiative called CSI:FC (Cu…

by Nicole Briggs

07/26/2016

Traffic

Clarkstown Police Provide Summer Driving Tips CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. – Summer is a busy time for traveling and the Clarkston Police Department is offering the following tips for a safe and fun summer: Keep Tires Inflated: Hot weather can affect tire pressure. Ensure that tires are properly inflated. Check Tire Tread: Tires with good treads help with safe driving. Try this coin test to see if tires need replacing or not — take a penny and insert it upside down along the treads. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, those treads are dead and you need new tires. Top Off Fluids: Make sure your vehicle's fluids are all at optimal levels. Ge…

by Nicole Briggs

07/26/2016

Events

Visual Art, Music Showcase Comes To Hawthorne HAWTHORNE, N.J. – ARTxSOULNJ Volume 3 will take place Saturday, Aug. 6 at Sticks & Stones, the music venue at Artisan Kitchen and Bar in Hawthorne. The evening includes live music spun by DJ Pat Poon, valet parking, food and beverages for purchase and an exhibition of art work by five artists representing a variety of genres, including painting, photography and digital media. All art is available for purchase and all artists will be present to discuss their work, their vision and inspiration. Artists featured in this show are Josh Bicknell, photography; Steven Bley, photography; John …

by Nicole Briggs

07/26/2016

Obituaries

Frances Olga Wistrand Ferris, 91, Ossining Resident OSSINING, N.Y. – Frances Olga Wistrand Ferris, of Ossining, died Saturday, July 23 at Phelps Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 1, 1924, in Mount Kisco, the daughter of the late Ernst and Catherine (Casey) Wistrand. She was raised in White Plains and during World War II she was a “Rosie the Riveter” at Eastern Aircraft in North Tarrytown. She married Raymond Ferris May 12, 1947, in White Plains. She then moved to Ossining with her family in 1955. She was a retired supervisor with the state Division of Unemployment in White Plains for more than 50 years. She is survived by her five child…

by Nicole Briggs

07/26/2016

News

Bocchino Has Information Session On Old Greenwich Train Station Project GREENWICH, Conn. – State Rep. Mike Bocchino (R-150) is hosting a public information session about the Old Greenwich Train Station Rehab Project at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. Bocchino will be joined by state Sen. Scott Frantz and state Rep. Fred Camillo. Representatives from ConnDOT, the project construction management team, the Greenwich Police Department, Department of Public Works, engineering, parking enforcement and the tree department will be on hand to give an update of the project and answer questions. The Eastern Greenwich Civic Center is at 90 Harding R…

by Nicole Briggs

07/26/2016

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