Tuesday, Dec 24th

baseballTwo years ago, the Scarsdale Little League summer program ran just one team for children twelve-years-old and under. Since then, the summer league has been greatly expanded and improved, as part of a large renovation of the entire Scarsdale Little League program. The Scarsdale Little League now offers four teams for eight, nine, ten and twelve-year-olds and two travel teams during the summer season.

This summer, for the second year in a row, Scarsdale Little League sent two teams to the Little League International Tournament. In this tournament, the two Scarsdale teams, one for nine and ten-year-olds, the other for eleven and twelve-year-olds, played other Westchester teams in their age groups. The team which won the tournament advanced to the Little League World Series. Although they didn’t win the tournament, the eleven and twelve-year-old team did much better than last year, when it lost two games and won none. This year the team won three games and lost two, and beat competitive teams such as Harrison and White Plains.

However, the summer program isn’t all that’s being changed. The spring league has gone through some major changes as well. LittleLeagueLogo_The Atlantic/Pacific League has been moved from including 4th and 5th graders to including 5th and 6th graders. New spring travel teams have been created as well. In addition, the Scarsdale Little League has a new website and for the first year, local businesses have begun to sponsor the Little League. To learn more, visit, http://www.scarsdalelittleleague.com/

 

 

girlburglarThey say that girls can do anything -–but in this case, two teenage girls took that lesson one step too far: The Greenburgh police report that late Sunday afternoon (7/15) a resident of West Hartsdale Avenue near the Four Corners returned home to find a burglary in progress. He went up to his bedroom and came upon Laura C. Cardona, age 18 of White Plains passing his property out the window to a female 17-year-old accomplice. The resident called police and managed to detain the 17-year-old until the police arrived. Cardona was found a block away.

Both girls were placed under arrest and charged with Burglary in the Second Degree a Class C Felony. They were held pending arraignment in the Greenburgh Town Court. All the stolen property was recovered.

 

 

nurseryschoolShaarei Tikvah, the Scarsdale Conservative Congregation, at 46 Fox Meadow Rd. in Scarsdale, is offering a special promotion for families whose children are in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade, and are ready to begin this WEEKDAY-ONLY religious school (no week-end).  The entire family will get a free one-year membership to the synagogue, including tickets for the High Holidays.

For registration information, call 914-472-2013, ext. 300, or to speak with the school's principal, call ext. 305.  Shaarei Tikvkah's religious school is innovative and creative and highlights heritage and culture using music and the arts.  Shaarei Tikvah (Gates of Hope) is a multi-generation warm community that is fully egalitarian and welcoming.

kittenThe Westchester County Department of Health is issuing a rabies alert to residents who may have had contact with a stray kitten or cat any time since early June on the grounds of the New York Athletic Club and/or the Winged Foot Day Camp, both located at 31 Shore Road in New Rochelle, adjacent to Shore Park in Pelham Manor.

A small grey kitten that was on the grounds in early June has been confirmed rabid, and it may have exposed other kittens or cats nearby. It was removed from the grounds on June 6 and taken home by a resident, who was caring for it until it began acting aggressively last week. The kitten was taken to a local veterinarian’s office, where it was euthanized and was then confirmed rabid this week.

The health department used robo-calls to notify residents who live within a half-mile of the area where the cat was found and produced flyers for the camp and the club to post and distribute to members, employees, campers and their families. Flyers also were posted in Shore Park.

Anyone who believes that he, she, a child or a pet may have had contact with stray cats or kittens during the past month in these areas of New Rochelle should contact the Westchester County Department of Health IMMEDIATELY at (914) 813-5159, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to assess the need for life saving rabies treatment.

“When you see a stray or wild animal acting strangely, it’s best to avoid contact with the animal and alert local authorities to avoid possible exposure to rabies,” said Westchester County Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD. “A woman who was bitten by the kitten is being treated.”

Unusual behavior may be the first sign of rabies in an animal. A rabid animal may become either abnormally aggressive or unusually tame. It may lose fear of people and become excited and irritable, or, conversely appear particularly passive and lethargic. Staggering and frothing at the mouth are sometimes noted.

Direct contact with wild or stray animals, even baby animals, is inadvisable. Residents are also reminded not to feed wild or stray animals to avoid bringing rabies to their doorstep. Parents should teach children not to touch unfamiliar animals and to immediately tell an adult if they have been bitten or scratched by an animal. Any physical contact with a wild or unfamiliar animal should be reported to a health care provider. All animal bites or contacts with animals suspected of having rabies must be reported to the Westchester County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000, 24 hours a day.

Keeping pet rabies vaccinations up to date is also important for protection against rabies. New York State law requires dogs, cats and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies and receive regular booster shots. For more information, go to www.westchestergov.com/health or call the RABIES INFOLINE at (914) 813-5010.

july42012aIt was a sizzling Fourth of July at the Scarsdale Pool Complex, where the fun began on Tuesday night July 3rd with a dazzling fireworks show. Residents and non-residents were invited to see the colorful display. Fortunately the thunderstorms which were predicted for the evening held off until the early hours of July 4th – so everyone could enjoy the show.

On July 4th, the pool hosted games and fun for parents and kids. Below, see photos of a July42012gconga line led by Winnie the Pooh and Cookie Monster, a parent/child swim race, and two jumpy castles set up near the diving pool.

Photos by Lindsay LeBoyer and Greg Seiden.
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