Scouts Honored in Scarsdale
- Details
- Hits: 4680
Left, left, left right left. Scarsdale's Troop 2 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church seem to have perfected their marching and captured two awards this past Memorial Day from the American Legion Scarsdale Post #52, one for best marching performance in the village's annual Memorial Day Parade, and the other for rank advancement.
The marching award is the Troop's second consecutive victory in the category, taking home the same prize in last year's parade. The Troop has excellent maneuvering abilities, and is led in their routine by a vocal leader in Eddie Gruber. They successfully accomplish inward peels, outward peels, and cross peels, and what's more, they do so in perfect rhythm, and without hesitation.
The second award captured by the troop was the Harrington Award for Advancement, which is one of the most prestigious awards given out at the parade on Memorial Day. The award is presented to the troop that has the most rank advancements in the Eastchester/Scarsdale area. A rank advancement is a step in the process toward becoming an Eagle Scout, and is accomplished by earning merit badges and completing scouting tasks. Examples include the advancement from Tenderfoot to Second Class, and from Second Class to First Class. This award has existed since 1934, and was named after the Harrington family of Scarsdale.
Girl Scouts Receive Gold and Silver Awards:
Eleven girl scouts were honored at the Gold and Silver Award Ceremony of the Scarsdale-Edgemont Girl Scouts on May 31, 2015 at the Betty Taubert Girl Scout House in Scarsdale. State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Mayor Jon Mark and Erik Anderson, President of Girls Scouts Heart of the Hudson were on hand to honor the girls:
Gold Award Recipients:
Maura Dooley
Annabelle Stanley
Silver Award Recipients:
Catie Beveridge
Emma Kornberg
Mandira Shashank
Georgina Stanley
Robin Bochner
Zoe Landless
Julia Levy
Danielle Duffalo
Jaime Sarro
Scarsdale's Memorial Day Parade
- Details
- Hits: 5602
Freedom isn't Free was the phrase of the day on Memorial Day - Monday May 25, when the nation honored soldiers lost to war. Scarsdale hosted its annual Memorial Day parade and festivities, which were both big successes.
The parade brought together local veterans who as members of the American Legion Scarsdale Post #52, organized the day. One member, Reverend Theodore (Ted) Gaskin, Deacon at St. Pius X Church spoke about his service in World War Two. Reverend Gaskin discussed his part in the battle of Guadalcanal, and a list he carries of comrades who died during the war. He mentioned that these soldiers were "just boys, 17, or 18 years old." The list is headlined, "Lest We Forget," and Reverend Gaskin has assured they never will be forgotten.
The first item on the agenda for the festivities was the annual parade, which started by the World War II Memorial at Boniface Circle, and proceeded to the corner of Chase and Popham Roads, before moving up Popham, across Church Lane past St. James the Less, and back down into the Village to Chase Park. The Scarsdale Color Guard led the parade, followed by Veterans and their families, then the Girl and Boy Scouts. After that came Little League players, The High School Band followed directly after playing marching tunes, and the Fire Department, Ambulance Corps and their vehicles rounded out the procession. After completing the parade, several speeches were given and boy and girl scouts received annual awards.
The day began and ended with the playing of Taps, the somber funeral tone created by General Daniel Butterfield during the Civil War to signal lights out. As Master of Ceremonies Robert T. Gillin commented, Taps always seems to make him, and others, very emotional with its somber notes.
Notable speakers during the speaking part of the celebration included, Retired Brigadier General Donald Lee Singer, Scarsdale Mayor Jonathan Mark, and Reverend Tom Newcomb. New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin was unable to speak during the festivities, although she did join in with the parade. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts were also honored with awards for achieving high ranks, and for their exceptional work over the past year, since last Memorial Day.
Video footage of the parade can be found here.
Elisabeth Bumiller Draws Crowd at League Lunch
- Details
- Hits: 5023
The Scarsdale League of Women Voters had a record turnout at its annual meeting and spring luncheon Friday May 8. Close to 90 League members and friends, including elected officials U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator and Majority Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Westchester County Legislator Ben Boykin, Village Trustee Deb Pekarek and School Board Trustees Lee Maude and Suzanne Seiden, came to hear Elisabeth Bumiller, Washington Bureau Chief of the New York Times speak at the Scarsdale Golf Club. Those in attendance were enrapt as Bumiller spoke about Women in Politics and took questions regarding her experiences as Washington Bureau Chief. The program will be replayed on Verizon FiOS Channel 42 and Cablevision Channel 76 and the video will be available on scarsdalepublictv.com. Check the Scarsdale Public TV website for details.
Sophia's Things Opens in Scarsdale
- Details
- Written by Joanne Wallenstein
- Hits: 7196
Entrepreneur and fashionista Sophia Cousins has opened her new store, "Sophia's Things" on Depot Place at the Scarsdale Train Station. She has been a personal stylist for years and originally ran her business out of her home. Now she has taken the next step and opened a retail store in Scarsdale. The store includes fashions for any occasion – clothing, accessories and costume jewelry that can be worn to dress up or dress down. Cousins likes to say that the merchandise in her shop works for any dress code and that items will have longevity and last beyond the current season. Prices are reasonable, with items ranging from $79 to $189. Cousins also offers "concierge service," and will bring her fashions to your home and help you mix and match with items already in your wardrobe.
Enjoy free cocktails at the store when you stop by to sip, shop and chat on Fridays from 4 to 7 pm. If you bring a guest, you get a discount!
Sophia's Things- Fashion that Celebrates You
Depot Place
Scarsdale NY 10583
www.sohpiasthings.com
Retirement Parties Planned for Gatta, Purvis and Weber
- Details
- Written by Joanne Wallenstein
- Hits: 4287
Three key people in the Village are set to retire this year, calling for three special events to celebrate their service to Scarsdale. Village Manager Al Gatta, Assistant Schools Superintendent for Personnel Joan Weber and Assistant Schools Superintendent and "Snow Queen" Linda Purvis will all step down in June.
The community is invited to attend these special nights. Here's how to reserve your tickets:
A dinner to honor Al Gatta for 25 years of service to Scarsdale will be held on Friday night May 29, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mamaroneck Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck. The evening will include a cocktail hour and dinner and the fee to attend is $90 per person. RSVP to [email protected] or send a check payable to Stephen Pappalardo to Village Hall at 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale – attention Angela Martin.
A dinner in honor of Assistant Superintendent for Business Linda Purvis on the occasion 
of her retirement will be held on Monday, June 1 at the Davenport Club in New Rochelle. Though most know Purvis for her famous school cancellation robo calls, she is the woman behind the school budget and finances, all school facilities, transportation and construction projects.
A dinner in honor or Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Dr. Joan Weber (who has hired everyone currently on staff!) on the occasion of her retirement will be held on Thursday, June 18 at the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club with cocktails at 6:30 Cocktail and dinner to follow at 7:30. To purchase a ticket to the event, click here: 
