Around Town 4-19-13
Ready, Set, Go! The Rye YMCA is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Rye Derby, along with Healthy Kids Day on Sunday, April 28. Eamonn Coghlan, co-founder of the Derby and this year’s honorary chair, will travel from his home in Ireland. Coghlan is a three-time Olympian and is known as the “Chairman […]
Morsels on Rye 4-19-13
Weddings Bates — Jovanovich Bronwyn Bates and Nicholas Jovanovich were married at the Shackelford House in Albany, Georgia, March 23. Chris Mason, a friend of the groom’s, officiated. The bride is the daughter of William and JoAnn Bates of Albany, Georgia. The groom is the son of Peter and Robin Jovanovich […]
Police Blotter 4-19-13
4/16: Westmore fuel truck in fire lane by Fire Headquarters, Locust Avenue/Haviland Lane. Warning issued. 4/16: Van blocking traffic lane, Purchase Street/Theodore Fremd. Warning. 4/16: Seven plus seven plus seven plus…Milton Road complainant reported his vehicle’s mirror being damaged on regular basis. 4/15: Orange you glad he called. Caller reported possible safety issue at open […]
Letters/Comment 4-19-13
Terrifying Reminder Dear Editor, On the way to drop off my son at the Middle School last week, I witnessed a teenage boy come within a few inches of being killed. I was driving south on Milton Road, and the crossing guard by Resurrection School stepped into the road in front of […]
Obituaries 4-19-13
Anthony Verrilli Anthony R. Verrilli passed away on March 29 at the age of 90. He was a resident of Maplewood Senior Living in Danbury. He was born on March 15, 1923 in Bridgeport, the son of Anthony and Josephine Morzello Verrilli. After graduating from Harrison High School, Class of 1941, he attended […]
Rye’s Timeless Landscapes
Organic Veggies and Fruit Coming Soon
Join the Rye/ Soundshore Community Supported Agriculture in buying, eating, and enjoying fresh farm organic fruits and vegetables this summer and fall at the Rye Community Synagogue.
There Is Nothing Like a Notre Damian
In 1943, Rye High School graduate Fred Talento was a pre-med student at Notre Dame. He interrupted his studies to serve his country, enlisting in the U.S. Army. Stationed in the European Theatre, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Talento received two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars.
Core Four Leading the Way
With returning star quality seniors Henry Bailey, Thomas Henderson, and Jabril Whiteside, along with freshman James McHugh, the Garnets are 8-2 so far this season. They played their first two matches on their home course, Rye Golf Club, and won both.