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December 1, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 47 | www.harrisonreview.com

PDC to perform classical and contemporary work

Titans come up big Rye Town/Harrison forward Joe Bucci fires a puck towards the net against Monroe-Woodbury on Nov. 24. The Titans won all three of their games at the Guy Matthews Thanksgiving Invitational Hockey Tournament last weekend. For story, see page 15. Photo/Mike Smith

Toys for Tots donation drive hosted at Westy centers Westy Self Storage continues its support of the Toys for Tots donation drive for the 19th year. This drive will run until Dec. 19. The Westy centers in Westchester are hosting this drive as designated drop off locations for donations. In addition to collection, Westy will also provide storage for the donations as well as assist with final delivery. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, USMCR, Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys for less fortunate children in the local communities. A shiny new toy delivers the message of hope to needy youngsters. This act of kindness will help

motivate the children to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. Please help make Christmas special by dropping off a donation at Westy Self Storage in White Plains, located at 179 Westmoreland Ave.; in Elmsford, located at 395 Saw Mill River Road; in Tuckahoe, located at 65 Marbledale Road, or in Port Chester, located at 351 N. Main St. and 299 Boston Post Road. Toys for Tots began in 1947 when the wife of Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR, handcrafted a Raggedy Ann doll and asked her husband to deliver the doll to an organization which would give it to a needy child at Christmas.

When they realized that no such organization existed, they decided to start one. That Christmas a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children. The pilot program was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign and since then has distributed more than 370 million toys to more than 173 million children. “Toys for Tots Westchester County is proud to once again partner with Westy Self Storage. For many years Westy has supported the Toys for Tots cam-

paign and has been instrumental in our success of collecting and redistributing toys to the disadvantaged children of our community,” said Steve Topilnycky, Westchester Coordinator, Toys for Tots. Westy is open for drop off seven days a week. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Call 997-7771 or visit Westy. com for directions. “We are proud to again be part of the Toys for Tots program,” said Tim Mincin, district director of Westy Self Storage, White Plains. “Every child deserves a special gift at Christmas.” (Submitted)

On Dec. 7-10, the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase College will present the acclaimed Purchase Dance Company, PDC, in a program of classical and contemporary works. Members of the PDC are selected from the college’s highly competitive Conservatory of Dance B.F.A. program, which, according to the New York Times is “one of the country’s most highly regarded dance conservatories.” The fall concert shines a spotlight on two 20th century masters, George Balanchine and Merce Cunningham. Balanchine’s renowned “Concerto Barocco” is a pristine choreographic response to Johann Sebastian Bach’s score. It is one of Balanchine’s greatest masterpieces, and features two lead ballerinas depicting the instrumental soloists of a virtuosic double violin concerto by Johann Sebastian Bach. This piece is staged by Bettijane Sills, professor of Dance. Cunningham’s acclaimed “Change of Address” epitomizes the choreographer’s groundbreaking use of chance operations. Cunningham wrote that choreography consisted of 32 phrases that were combined using chance operations. “Address is a fixed place,” Cunningham wrote. “You change it by moving to a different fixed place. In the moving, you are discombobulated; your balance is upset; you boggle.” This exploration of the concepts of chance operations and unbalances is staged by Jean Freebury, lecturer in Dance, and features music by Walter Zimmerman

based on a text by Meister Eckhart. The PDC has the advantage of working closely with some of today’s most exciting choreographers. The concert will include a restaging of “Lux,” the acclaimed work by multi-award-winning Conservatory of Dance alumnus Doug Varone, and a new commissioned work by choreographer and filmmaker Deborah Lohse, which focuses on the timely topic of women and power. A world premiere commissioned for the PDC, this piece for 26 women is set to the music of “Swan Lake” and focuses on themes of female strength, power, coming of age, and intimacy. Audience members join the dancers on the awkward, angry, scared, curious, and joyful journey to discovering their power. “Our students’ training and exposure to classic, contemporary, and cutting-edge choreography uniquely prepares them for successful careers with a wide-range of companies,” said Nelly van Bommel, director of the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase. Performances will take place in the Dance Theatre Lab (lower level of the Conservatory of Dance building) on Dec. 7 at 8 p.m., Dec. 8 at 8 p.m., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. A special pre-event discussion featuring several of the artists will take place on Dec. 8 at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $15. Discounted tickets are available for seniors and the campus community. Purchase tickets by calling 251-6200, in person at the box office, or by visiting Artscenter.org. (Submitted)

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Tom Petty Tribute Band to perform at Empire City Manhattanville announces new APPEAL director The recent death of Tom Petty has left a void for many heartbroken fans who enjoyed nothing more than attending one of his many concerts and hearing the legendary singer belt out classics like “American Girl,” “Wildflowers,” “Free Fallin’,” “I Won’t Back Down,” and “Runnin’ Down a Dream.” While that void may never be filled, the renowned Tom Petty Tribute Band, Damn the Torpedoes, will keep Petty’s spirit alive when they perform at Empire City Casino on Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. Damn the Torpedoes, named after Petty’s 1979 album of the same name which went triple platinum, has been performing the music of Petty for more than a decade and plans to continue performing the musical catalogue which contains more than four decades of music from the icon. As part of the concert, the band will supplement their lively renditions with recordings of original Petty live shows. “Petty’s music is legendary and legions of fans across the tristate area are mourning the singer-songwriter’s tragic Oct. 2 passing just before what would have been his 67th birthday,” said Taryn Duffy, director of public

Dan the Torpedoes will perform at Empire City Casino on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Photo courtesy Facebook.com/pettytunes

affairs at Empire City Casino. “Empire City Casino is wellknown for our live entertainment offerings, particularly our tribute bands, and we wanted to provide this opportunity to those fans. It’s going to be a special evening.” “We’re very excited to be paying tribute to the legacy of a true American icon on this night. Hope everyone will join us for an evening of Tom Petty music… lots of hits, and lots of deep cuts. See you there,” said Rich Kubicz, lead singer of Damn the Torpedoes. As the premier entertainment destination in the northeast with the sixth largest gaming floor in

the country, year-round harness racing, regular live entertainment, comedy and a plethora of dining options, Empire City Casino has a proud tradition of hosting the most renowned tribute bands in the country. Recently The Landsharks performed a Jimmy Buffet tribute at the casino. Damn the Torpedoes will perform in the casino’s Entertainment Lounge on the first floor. There is no cost to attend. For more information on Damn the Torpedoes’ performance or other upcoming events, please visit empirecitycasino.com. (Submitted)

Manhattanville College School of Business, MSB, is pleased to announce the addition of Jon DeBedictis as its new director for APPEAL programs (Adult Accelerated Undergraduate degrees), its PostBacc and Prehealth, and professional development programming. Prior to joining MSB, DeBedictis worked as an admissions recruiter and academic advisor at Sacred Heart University, SHU, in Fairfield, Connecticut, where his emphasis was on community and corporate outreach, as well as advising part-time students who were seeking baccalaureate degrees. During that time, he also admissions became SHU’s point-person for veterans, ser-

vice-members and their families, and was responsible for the opening of Sacred Heart’s Veterans Resource Center. DeBedictis has taught adult continuing education courses for Fairfield Continuing Education, The Fairfield Public Library, and Sacred Heart’s English Language Institute. For five years he taught creative writing and public speaking courses to high school students for the Yale-New Haven Saturday Seminar Program. His articles on trends in higher education for non-traditional and international students have been published in La Tribuna CT, The Haitian Voice of Connecticut, and The Fairfield County Business Journal.

A 2011 University Professional & Continuing Education Association Nominee for Outstanding Service to Continuing Education, he has presented at conferences throughout the northeast for that organization as well as for Connecticut Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Most recently, DeBedictis has served as director of admissions for Trinity Catholic, a private high school in Stamford, Connecticut, where he launched an on-campus international academy for students with remedial English skills. He holds an M.A. in Communications and a B.A. in Media Studies, both from SHU. For more information about MSB, visit Mville.edu/business or call 323-5150. (Submitted)

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What’s going on... Harrison Public Library

ties. Free and open to the public.

Computer Tutors

For more information on hours and programs, visit harrisonpl.org.

Storytime & Craft On Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Join the library for a storytime and simple craft to take home.

Turn Your Writing Into A Holiday Gift On Saturday, Dec. 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Create a special gift this holiday season—a written or recorded personal history as a keepsake for your children, grandchildren, and other loved ones, or just for yourself. This workshop will make it easy and fun. Bring a blank notebook and your favorite writing implements (and/or laptop or voice recorder). Optional: bring photos from different periods of your life. No registration required. Limited to 10 participants; first come, first served. Open to all levels.

Tuesday Scrabble Club On Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Once a week, come join other patrons who enjoy the board game of Scrabble as much as you do. For adults. Board games will be provided. Seating is very limited. Please register online, at the Reference Desk, or by calling the library at 948-2092.

Hanamizuki Holiday Concert On Wednesday, Dec. 6 from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Hanamizuki, a Japanese women’s chorus, will perform live music accompanied on piano. Songs include “Lollipop,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Over the Rainbow,” and various Japanese songs. Music-loving women from Japan residing in Westchester founded a chorus group in 1983. They named the group Hanamizuki, a dogwood tree in Japanese, as a symbol of New York’s beauty. In order to enhance the cultural relationship between U.S. and Japan, Hanamizuki has been performing in voluntary concerts at local schools, churches, and retirement homes in Westchester and Fairfield coun-

On Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Accomplished high school students (grades 1012) will help senior citizens acquire computer skills. Senior citizens (beginners or intermediates) are invited to sign up for computer instruction. While walk-ins are welcome, register online or by calling the library at 835-0324.

Game Building with SCRATCH On Wednesday, Dec. 6; Thursday, Dec. 7; and Friday, Dec. 8, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For children ages 8 to 12. Have you ever wanted to design your own videogame? Learn how using Scratch, the online creative authoring tool developed by MIT. Participants will cover the basics of what makes a game and how to program it using Scratch’s simple drag and drop interface in three afternoons. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please sign up online, by calling the library at 8350324, or in person at the library. Participants are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions.

award-winning Baby Signing Time series, this class will give parents a window into the hearts and minds of their little ones. Through fun songs, stories and games, parents and children will learn many useful signs for everyday communication.

Conversational English

‘Mame’ open auditions The Harrison Players Community Theatre Group announces open auditions for its 55th anniversary production of “Mame,” written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Based on the novel “Auntie Mame” by Patrick Dennis. The auditions will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial Building, 210 Halstead Ave. in Harrison. Rehearsals will begin in January 2018; performances will take place Thursday, April 12 through Sunday, April 15, 2018. For questions, email harrisonplayers@yahoo.com. For more information and character descriptions, visit harrisonplayers.org.

Conversational Spanish On Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Improve your Spanish skills by practicing with Mariella. Knowledge of basic Spanish required.

Yoga with Angela On Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. For ages 7 to 12. Relaxing, soothing and fun. Peaceful. Like a day off. This is how tweens describe yoga with local instructor Angela Brandt.

Pajama Party with Chloe

Christine’s Critters Live On Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Best for ages 5 to 12. Live critters and live birds. Come and learn about these wonderful creatures and see them close-up. Christine Peyreigne is a federally licensed falconer, wildlife rehabilitator and educator with birds of prey and reptiles. Come out and meet hawks, owls, a falcon and reptiles and learn about these amazing animals. All of the birds of prey are permanently injured and unable to return to the wild, but have their forever homes as our educational ambassadors.

On Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. Give your child the gift of language. Chole’s Sign & Play is a fun class where families can learn to communicate with their pre-verbal children using real signs from American Sign Language. Based on the

The Harrison Players

On Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the West Harrison Branch. This is an informal program of conversation and practice of the English language. Registration is required, as seating is limited. Please register online or by calling the branch at 948-2092.

On Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the West Harrison Branch. Wear your pajamas and hang out with Chloe during this evening class, which features songs, music and more. For ages up to 4 years old, siblings welcome. No registration required. SCORE: One-On-One Mentoring On Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building. SCORE Westchester matches you with experienced small business advisors who work with you on your specific business needs. These are just some of the items for which business owners often seek guidance from SCORE advisors: starting a small business in Westchester; writing or updating a business plan; identifying sources of funding and preparing documents for financing; creating a marketing plan; launching an additional location; and adjusting to growth. Registration is recommended. Call SCORE to schedule an appointment at 948-3907.

Chloe’s Sign and Play

your normally scheduled garbage collection, either Thursday or Friday, following the regularly scheduled garbage collection.

Harrison news Curbside leaf collection Leaves may be placed loose at the curbside for pickup after the regularly scheduled Thursday or Friday garbage collection. No loose curbside leaves will be permitted after Dec. 15. Visit harrison-ny. gov for curbside leaf collection do’s and don’ts. During the week of Monday, Dec. 18, the Highway Department will make a final curbside collection of loose leaves in each neighborhood. Do not place leaves in the street as this is a violation of the town code. Piled leaves in the street poses both a safety hazard and potential for clogging drains. Loose leaves must be segregated from brush piles. Upon completion of loose leaf pickup, organic yard waste (including leaves) placed in brown paper bags (maximum of 10) or open containers, and placed at the curb, will continue to be collected by the Sanitation Department on the last day of

LEGOLAND Westchester Bricktacular Tis the season to be jolly at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester during Bricktacular. Join in on the festive holiday fun every weekend in December as you walk through a Winter Wonderland-themed MINILAND searching for LEGO presents in a bricktastic scavenger hunt. Help the LEGO delivery truck get all of the hidden presents delivered by the holiday for a chance to win a family four pack of annual passes. Snap a photo with our custom holiday themed builds created by Master Model Builder Anthony Maddoloni, and enjoy winter and holiday-themed mosaic builds in the Master Builder Academy. All visitors receive a limited edition Collector Holiday LEGO Brick. Annual pass members can keep warm with a free hot chocolate every weekend. On Christmas Day, the center will be open for Bricktacular’s last day. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is located at 39 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers. Tickets start at $15.95; children under 2 are free. Opening hours for Bricktacular in December: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Monday, Dec. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 866-243-0770 or visit legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.

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Wrapped with Love launches Christmas donation drive Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway employees were in the Christmas spirit, joined by General Counsel Timothy Rooney Jr. at the inaugural Wrapped with Love volunteer event to assist those in need during the holiday season on Nov. 13 in the casino’s Good Time Room. The supportive staffers wrapped toys that will be donated to Catholic Charities and the Yon-

kers-based Aisling Irish Community Center as part of 11th Annual Christmas Spirit Coat & Toy Drive. The gifts will assist the organization’s local families this upcoming holiday season. Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, executive director of Catholic Charities, and Órla Kelleher, executive director of Aisling Irish Community Center, were on hand for the festivities to accept the dona-

tions. State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, Liam McLaughlin, Yonkers city council president, Michael Sabatino, Yonkers city council member, joined Rooney in support of the program, reminding the public that there is need in Westchester County. Bob Galterio, Empire City’s

General Counsel Tim Rooney Jr. presents Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, executive director of Catholic Charities, with a $10,000 check donated to Catholic Charities.

Clothing and toy donations made to Empire City Casino will benefit families throughout Westchester County. Photos courtesy Facebook.com/empirecitycasino

COO, was also in attendance. Rooney, on behalf of Empire City Casino, was more than in the Christmas spirit, surprising Sullivan with a generous $10,000 check donated to Catholic Charities to assist with essentials that might be needed by families. Scott Nicholson, president of the Gander Group’s eastern corporate office, also participated in the gift-wrapping and donation. For the past several years, a truckload of new toys has been donated to the drive by Josh Blake, CEO of the Gander Group, a California-based company. Blake has made considerable toy donations to the drive

for six consecutive years, clearly illustrating commitment and loyalty, which are important pieces of the company’s mission. Another annual key contributor to the effort is John Lennon, owner of Yonkers-based Smart Move & Storage, who generously donated his company’s services to transport all the wrapped toys to Catholic Charities’ headquarters. During the first 10 years of the initiative, Empire City has collected 10,000 toys and 3,500 coats to families and children in need. The community effort, now in its second decade continued through Nov. 30. Though Westchester County is

often considered to be an affluent and wealthy community because of its median income of $83,422, there are still extreme pockets of poverty (nearly 10 percent living in poverty), and 31 percent of that population is under the age of 17. In addition, 12 percent of families do not have anyone working in the household, and 52 percent of those in poverty are single parents. Those assembled at the event encouraged both corporations and individuals to give back to the community. For more information on Empire City Casino visit Empirecitycasino.com. (Submitted)

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using NASA technology By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter Feeling inspired after an extensive recovery from surgery, and completing her first half marathon, Hema Nambiar went on to create her own clothing line. Nambiar, a resident of Larchmont and founder of 13-one, uses Heatsheets, a material used in the one-time use insulated blankets runners put on after a marathon to regulate their body temperatures, in her line of outdoor jackets. Nambiar, 48, participated in her first marathon three years after undergoing surgery to fix her ruptured diaphragm. She explained she was born with a diaphragmatic hernia, a birth defect that causes an opening in the diaphragm, a muscle that plays a necessary role in respiration. This is usually caught when a person is younger, however Nambiar was much older when it was discovered. “I was lucky enough to be 37, and had three kids, and it held,” Nambiar said. The rupture caused Nambiar’s internal organs to move into her chest cavity, collapsing one of her lungs and limiting her ability to breathe. Two years after her initial

surgery to fix the problem, she suffered the same affliction. For her second surgery, Nambiar saw a doctor at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center who gave her a synthetic diaphragm. “I’m practically bionic woman,” she said. After enduring all of this, Nambiar wanted more than anything to get back to her active lifestyle. She said that once she completed the half marathon, she was overcome with a lot of different emotions, but mainly she felt like her life was finally getting back to normal. From here, she began to brainstorm ideas for 13-one, the name of which is based on how many miles are in a half marathon, 13.1. “I was just thinking about the races, and what a cool technology the Heatsheets were,” she said. Nambiar began pursuing her businesses in 2015, when she was accepted into the Goldman Sachs/Tory Burch 10,000 Small Business Program, which helps provide business education to small, female-led companies. With these newly acquired skills under her belt, Nambiar reached out to AFM Heatsheets, the manufacturer of insulated blankets

that use technology developed by NASA to help protect astronauts and spacecrafts during travel from the heat, cold and water. Nambiar said she was fascinated by the technology, and wondered if there was a way turn the Heatsheets blankets into something useable for everyday life. She explained that from here, Nambiar approached them with her idea of incorporating their technology into a jacket line. “I think she’s really come up with a wonderful concept for what women are looking for,” said Lacie Flannery, vice president of AFM Heatsheets. By November 2016, Nambiar was launching a Kickstarter campaign with a goal of raising $10,000 by December 2016. In one month, Nambiar raised more than $14,000 from 83 backers. Flannery explained the process of creating the jackets from start to finish took seven months. “For her to incorporate [Heatsheets technology] into an everyday use jacket was really smart,” Flannery said. “The reception has been really positive.” Ruth Bradley, of Larchmont, said she owns a 13-one trench coat which she described as “quite chic.” Bradley explained she finds the light weight jacket easy to travel with, and thinks it would be ideal for a wide range of people. “I mean it’s good for athletes, outdoorsy people, [and] people just around town picking up their kids from school,” she said. 13-one jackets can be found at Parkers, a retail store in Rye that sells outdoor apparel, and online at 13-one.com. “[Nambiar] is our only partner that actually uses our technology for apparel, which is exciting,” Flannery said. Nambiar said she hopes to continue to expand the clothing brand’s reach. “I want everyone to open up their holiday gifts and have a 13-one [product inside],” Nambiar said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

Hema Nambiar, founder of 13-one. Photos courtesy 13-one.com

Hema Nambiar said the jackets were inspired by the Heatsheets runners wear after a marathon.

The jackets use Heatsheets technology to control the wearers body temperatures, even in Iceland.

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Westchester’s Instagram travel guide wins 2 awards County Executive Rob Astorino is excited to announce that Westchester recently won two major marketing and advertising awards for the “Bestchester”

InstaTravel Guide. Created for Westchester County Tourism and Film in collaboration with their digital agency partner Fifteen Degrees, Instagram users are just

a few taps away from the best of Westchester. The county earned Gold from the W3 Awards and Silver from the Davey Awards, both in the Social Media and

Westchester County has won two awards in marketing and advertising for the Instagram travel guide at @ Visitwestchesterny. Photo courtesy Westchestergov.com

Latimer joins BCW’s speaker series Fresh off the campaign trail, Sen. George Latimer, Westchester County executive-elect, will address the Business Council of Westchester, BCW, in one his first public speaking engagements in his new role as the county’s chief executive. Latimer will address the BCW on Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown as part of the BCW’s Key Bank Speakers Series. Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester, said the event would

provide members with a rare opportunity to get an inside look at Latimer’s priorities for the county’s future and his plans for economic development. “We were honored that the new county executive has chosen to make one of his first public appearances at our Key Bank Speakers Series,’’ she said. “We will be very interested to hear about his plans for the transition and his thoughts on promoting economic development in Westchester.” Admission is $65 for mem-

Sen. George Latimer, Westchester County executive-elect. Contributed photo

bers and $75 for future members. Tickets can be reserved by visiting thebcw.org. (Submitted)

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Branding categories. “Westchester’s tourism market brought in $1.8 billion in 2016 and continues to grow,” Astorino said. “Westchester is honored to receive these prestigious awards for our efforts that make exploring Westchester a fun, interactive

and convenient experience for residents and visitors alike.” From cozy hotels and micro-breweries to apple orchards and river boat tours, the InstaTravel Guide serves as the web’s first pictorial, interest-based, Instagram-only travel guide. Organized into clever categories like Questchester for hiking & biking, Zestchester for restaurants, Harvestchester for farms & orchards and Fetchester for dog friendly locations, the guide is useful for both spontaneous day-trippers and long-range planners. Both international competitions recognize outstanding cre-

ative achievement in marketing and advertising, with specific categories in Social Media and Branding. W3, which received 5,000 worldwide, bestowed the Guide with the 2017 Gold for Social Features – Experimental & Innovation. From Davey, a creative award that received 4,000 entrees, focused exclusively on outstanding creative work from the best small agencies, the Guide received the Silver for Social Features – Outstanding Brand Social Page. The Westchester County InstaTravel Guide can be found on Instagram at @visitwestchesterny. (Submitted)

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Being generous during the holidays HARRISON HAPPENINGS Mayor Ron Belmont

As the holiday season is upon us, I hope you all had a restful and joy filled holiday weekend. The Harrison Girl Scouts had a busy season as the troops donated 13 baby gift baskets to two local hospitals to commemorate the Oct. 31 birthday of Juliette Low, the Girl Scouts USA founder. The baskets contained essential items and were topped off with a “Future Girl Scout” bib. The scouts also assembled and donated 26 Thanksgiving baskets, containing items for a traditional Thanksgiving feast, to the Harrison Food Panty. In Harrison, leaf collection runs from October through December. Our Department of Public Works entire full-time highway staff and seasonal temporary employees perform this municipal service. The work detail is divided into several routes. Leaf crews remain on their route for the entire season, giving each resident numerous opportunities to take their leaves to the curb for removal. Town personnel make every effort to remove the leaf piles as quickly as possible. Crews usually take seven to 10 working days to complete one entire route before beginning

again. The Department of Public Works is not able to indicate exactly when crews will be in a specific neighborhood or on a particular street, as those work details are contingent on the day-to-day progress of our highway department during the leaf removal season. That being said, all leaf piles must be curbside by Friday, Dec. 15, the first day of this year’s last leaf collection cycle. I appreciate your patience as we continue to clear our roadways. I would like to take this time to recognize the Interfaith Congregational Laymen’s Committee, ICLC, of Harrison. The ICLC is an interfaith fellowship of lay representatives from local congregations. Every year, the committee extends a townwide invitation to an important celebration. This year, St. Anthony’s of West Harrison hosted an assembly that underscores the theme, “Diversity of Faiths.” It was a wonderful event and provided an opportunity for all attendees to recognize the richness and value in each other’s beliefs. Don’t miss out on the following fun filled Holiday Weekend! On Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m., the West Harrison Neighborhood Association presents Santa and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in West Harrison at Taylor Square. On Saturday, Dec.

2 at 3 p.m. in Ma Riis Park in downtown Harrison, there will be a menorah and Christmas tree lighting ceremony, caroling and entertainment by the student choral groups, DJ music, a visit from Santa, snacks and baked goods, candy canes, hot chocolate and churros! You can also purchase your Christmas wreaths by supporting the Harrison Husky Baseball Team. On a related note, several years ago, the Holiday Project was created in an effort to spread holiday cheer to families in need right here in Harrison. Currently, those in need encompass more than 300 individuals ranging in age from infant to the elderly. Through the generosity of merchants and with monies collected, each sponsored family receives a “Holiday in a Basket” that includes a grocery gift card, clothing, a toy for each child and a small gift for the parents. If you are interested in sponsoring one or more families, please send a check payable to “The Holiday Project” for $150 per family to: The Holiday Project, P.O. Box 47, Harrison, NY 10528. This is the perfect time of year to help our neighbors feel the joy of this year’s holiday season. If you would like to get involved in this year’s efforts, please email theharrisonholidayproject@gmail.com.

Wartburg offers spiritual care training program

Wartburg’s Spiritual Care Visitor Skills-Based Training Program graduates. Contributed photo

Wartburg hosted a free eightweek Spiritual Care Visitor Skills-Based Training Program specifically designed for volunteers. The training program was presented by Caroline Cella of Embrace Caretaking, in partnership with Wartburg. Twenty participants, from throughout the local communities, successfully completed the program. “An individual’s spirituality is an integral part of their well-being,” said David J. Gentner, Wartburg president and CEO. “We recognize and welcome the cultural, spiritual and religious diversity of each member of our Wartburg family. Through our newly introduced Spiritual Care Visitor Skills-Based Training Program, we affirm our commitment to provide attentive and compassionate care to all our residents.” “This new initiative enables us to provide quality one-on-one visits with our residents at Wart-

burg. Spiritual Care Visitors are especially trained to listen and provide encouragement, support, and hope to those who find themselves experiencing the losses that come with aging,” noted Rev. Carol E. A. Fryer, Wartburg director of Spiritual Care and Church Relations. “We anticipate that our residents will receive numerous benefits from spending quality time with our volunteer visitors as they develop meaningful relationships. These volunteers will help ensure Wartburg’s mission - to provide ministries of healing and hope nurturing the body, mind and spirit of those entrusted to our care – remains constant.” The weekly two and half hour classes, held in Wartburg’s Gatz Conference Center, presented in-depth training on topics including: faith sharing, communication skills, aging and illness issues, interactive exercises, discernment and grief. During the final session, train-

ees visited with residents in Wartburg’s Waltemade Skilled Nursing Facility, utilizing the skills that they had developed during their sessions. Upon completing the training program, participants are qualified to be volunteer Spiritual Care Visitors at Wartburg under the supervision of Fryer. The Spiritual Care Visitors will be assigned residents with whom they will meet regularly. They will gather as a group with Fryer for support and debriefing. “Spiritual care visitors do not replace chaplains,” Cella said. “They succeed with ongoing supervision and continued education and faith formation. Their pastoral care skills will increase with practice, as they bring comfort to residents of all faiths at Wartburg.” Please contact Fryer at Cfryer@wartburg.org or call 5135162, if you are interested in becoming a Spiritual Care Visitor at Wartburg. (Submitted)

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A bitter farewell in 1999. The result, over the last 18 years, was a “Championship LIVE MIKE Week” that featured 12 high-ocMike Smith tane games, playing oftentimes to a packed house, to cap the loThis March, when the eventu- cal season. With the section finals now al Section I basketball champions hoist the Gold Ball after the scheduled to be held at Pace— final whistle, the backdrop—for which can only fit 2,400 fans— the first time in a while—won’t and Section I looking to find be the historic Westchester homes for its semifinal round games, it’s inevitable that we County Center. On Nov. 27, Section I offi- will end up losing touch with a cials announced in a press re- big portion of the area’s hoops lease that, this year, breaking history. Section I and the Westchester with a longstanding tradition, the boys and girls basketball fi- Parks Department couldn’t seem nals will be held at Pace Univer- to reach a financial agreement to sity’s Goldstein Fitness Center keep the tradition going, which in Pleasantville instead of West- is unfortunate. Of course it’s chester’s most famous arena, easy for me—and those decrynews that comes as a grave dis- ing the decision—to have issue appointment to area hoops fans with the move without a greater grasp of the dollars and cents and players alike. For as long as anyone can re- involved. But it’s clear that for member, the 4,000-seat County many area hoopsters, the chance Center has been the Mecca of to play at the historic arena was high school basketball. Since priceless. And forgetting the long-term 1933, the venue has played host to the boys’ championship and impact that the venue has had semifinal rounds, with girls’ on local basketball—several teams getting in on the action coaches I’ve spoken to this year

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have still listed “Getting to the County Center” as shorthand for reaching their class’ final four—the logistics of the move is going to be absolutely nightmarish. Pace’s Goldstein Center is certainly a serviceable arena, and played host to the Section I volleyball finals. But parking for those games, which drew far fewer fans than the basketball championships figure to, was problematic. Not to mention the reduced space means that scores of fans will likely be turned away from the marquee matchups, meaning that the raucous student sections that have become as much a part of the County Center experience as the basketball itself may be a thing of the past. But as much as it may hurt right now, this too shall pass. Given the rapid turnover of high school rosters, it probably won’t take long before Pace University is thought of as the “home” of Section I basketball. It may take older fans a while to warm up to the idea, sure, but in

This year, the Section I basketball championships will have a new home at Pace University. That news is tough to swallow for local fans and players alike. Photo/Mike Smith

the end, these games aren’t really about them. Let’s just see how long it takes “Making it to Pace” to become

a common part of the local basketball vernacular. My guess is it will be sooner than we think. But that doesn’t mean it won’t

sting in the short term.

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Titans off to hot start ICE HOCKEY

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Game Notes: • Max Chalfin & Jack Shapiro scored 2 goals apiece • Goaltender Nico Barry was named game Most Valuable Player • The Titans finished the Matthews Tourney with 3 wins By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor If their performance at the Guy Matthews Thanksgiving Invitational Hockey Tournament is any indication, the Rye Town/Harrison Titans could be poised for big things this winter. With three wins in three days—against teams from both Section I and beyond—the Titans look to be a formidable squad, and should soon start to make noise as the rest of the area teams get underway this week.

Jack Shapiro battles Monroe-Woodbury’s Paul McKeon for the puck.

Matt Milone moves the puck along the boards. Milone had a goal in the Titans’ 8-3 win over Monroe-Woodbury.

Rye Town/Harrison wasted little time in their season opener on Nov. 24, as they scored two goals in the first four

Max Chalfin looks for open ice against the Crusaders. Photos/Mike Smith

minutes against Section IX’s Monroe-Woodbury at the Ebersole Ice Rink en route to an 8-3 thrashing of the Cru-

saders. Max Chalfin and Jack Shapiro both scored twice while Mark Hlushko, Matt Milone, Christian Pizzutello and Keiran Storch all found the net in the Titans’ first win under newly appointed head coach Rich Myers. According to Chalfin, the importance of a quick start was impressed upon the Titans’ skaters prior to the game. “We were just moving the puck well, and we were really eager to be out there starting the season,” Chalfin said. “I don’t think there has really been that much of a learning curve, we’ve known Rich and [assistant coach] Jamie [Funigiello] for a while, and they’ve come and fit right in here.” Nico Barry, who made six saves in two periods of work, was named the opening game’s Most Valuable Player in his Titans debut. After an uneventful first period, Barry faced considerable pressure in the second, but managed to buckle down and help preserve the team’s lead. “Early on, it was a lot of stopping and starting and I think it was like

10 minutes in between them getting a shot,” Barry said. “But the guys played really good in front of me, we didn’t have a lot of cross-ice passes in our own zone, and offense is really the best defense; it took a lot of pressure off me.” The Titans kept up their momentum throughout the weekend, earning a 4-3 win over New Rochelle on Nov. 25, on Jack Shapiro’s third and final goal of the game with 1:25 left to play, and erasing an early 2-0 deficit against Lakeland on Sunday to top the Panthers 7-3. At 3-0 on the year, the Titans will hope to continue their streak when they get back on the ice on Dec. 10 against Iona Prep. According to Chalfin, the team will spend the next few weeks fine-tuning their style as they hope to improve upon last year’s 11-9 record. “It’s definitely big,” he said. “This gives us confidence and it motivates us even more. We’re looking to that eventual goal of a state championship.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Nico Barry makes a glove save against the Crusaders on Nov. 24. Barry was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.

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