Around Town 8-24-12
Just for Fun Old-Time Summerfest Join Rye Rec for its annual “field day of fun for children of all ages”, September 2 from 2-5 p.m. Activities include bean-bag toss, volleyball, peanut scramble, potato sack races, 30-yard dash, fire truck spray, cupcake eating contest, and water balloon challenge. Also enjoy an historical exhibit and […]
That First Day Back — Anything Goes
Notwithstanding the inclement weather, students were dressed for a bright summer day the first day back at school
Letters/Comment 8-24-12
EDITORIAL: Fear, Loathing, and Larvae in Rye By Robin Jovanovich While many are trying to enjoy the last days of summer, remaining vacation days, and Casual Fridays, others are not so content. In fact, they haven’t been for many summers. They want to stir the pot, while the rest of us want City officials […]
New School Supt. Issues Strong Statement on Bullying
Rye’s new school superintendent Dr. Frank Alvarez released the following statement regarding hazing today.
Obituaries 8-24-12
Evelyn Westfall Evelyn Heithaus Westfall passed away peacefully July 28 after a brief illness. She was 82 years old. The daughter of Walter and Jean Mordo Heithaus, she grew up in Mamaroneck. She had the distinction of being the first woman lifeguard at the Stephen E. Johnston Beach in Mamaroneck. She graduated from the […]
Police Blotter 8-24-12
7/17: Hiding in plain sight. Illegally parked vehicle was towed from in front of RPD-HQ on McCullough Place. 7/17: Go Cell It On a Mountain. Officer issued a summons to driver talking on cell phone. 7/18: Brookdale Place caller reported large handprints on exterior of front porch window. No sign of entry, nothing missing from house. 7/18: Larkspur […]
Morsels On Rye 8-24-12
Williams — Hennes Victoria B. Williams and Duncan P. Hennes Jr. were married July 28 by the Reverend Canon Susan Harriss at Christ’s Church in Rye. A reception followed at Westchester Country Club. The bride, 25, teaches kindergarten at The Hewitt School, an independent school in Manhattan. In September, she will begin teaching […]
Looking for Artists
Heather Patterson is hard at work on The Oyster Arts & Music Festival (called the Boardwalk Arts Festival in prior years), which will be held on the Playland Boardwalk October 6 and 7. Interested artists should contact Patterson at boardwalkarts@gmail.com.
A Fashionable Night on the Town
How many women does it take to put on a fashion show? Just two savvy ones: retailer Angela Guitard and creative consultant Lexy Schmertz. They’ve got Fashion’s Night Out at Angela’s planned Thursday, September 6, from 5 to 9 p.m.