Letters/Comment 7-20-12
Let’s All Push to a Higher Standard Dear Editor, I was happy to see a continuation of articles and letters to the editor in the last Rye Record regarding the incident on Freshman Friday. We are seeing a consistent theme around the world these days, which is: economic opportunity does not translate […]
Morsels 7-20-12
Engagements Smith — Tremblay George and Donna Smith are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Marie Smith, to Sean Michael Tremblay, son of Michael and Maureen Tremblay of Poughkeepsie. The future bride is a graduate of Rye High School and the University of Notre Dame. After completing her undergraduate degree there, […]
Around Town 7-20-12
Don’t Miss Rye Y Fall registration starts August 8 for members, August 15 for non-members. For the 2012 program guide, visit ryeymca.org. Just for Fun Swaying Time Every Thursday from 7-9:30 p.m. at Rye Town Park, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Rye Rec take Argentine Tango lessons with Jill Doornick. Learn […]
Rye Ranks Among Top Charitable Communities Nationwide
Rye’s zip code ranked 34th of 28,725 U.S. communities in charitable giving in a national study released Wednesday by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Obituaries 7-20-12
Byron T. Hawkins Byron T. Hawkins, a resident of Rye for 55 years, died June 30 after a brief illness. He was 88. Born May 12, 1924, in Topeka, Kansas, he was the second son of Floyd and Madge Hawkins, who moved the family several years after his birth to Bellwood, Illinois, a suburb […]
Police Blotter 7-20-12
6/15: Coyote sighting, 1:58 a.m., Milton Road and Fernwood Avenue. 6/15: Naval Hazard. Officers removed 16 X 16 foot abandoned barge from channel, coordinating with DPW and American Yacht Club. 6/15: Who’s going to tell mom? Nest with two eggs located aboard a barge being dismantled. Recovered, taken to Rye Nature Center. 6/15: A walk-in reported a bike stolen […]
High Scholarship Society
A great number of Rye High School students who took Advanced Placement Exams in 2012 earned AP Scholar Awards.
Unveiling the Truth, One Frame at a Time
Unveiling the Truth, One Frame at a Time
Cathrine White, a woman of our time and our town, a self-taught photographer, began her artistic journey a decade ago because she wanted to help a family in need.
One Costume Worth Another Look
When I began my project on historical costumes at the Rye Historical Society, I never expected to find a rare piece of costume history tucked amongst the rows of vintage garments.
New Osborn Principal Juggles Kids, Greyhounds, and Career with Aplomb
Osborn School families with canine members will be pleased to hear that Angela Garcia loves dogs every bit as much as her predecessor, so the Principal dog-lover tradition at Osborn lives on. In fact, most things will stay the same at Osborn for the time being.