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BETTER BY THE DOZEN

The stars were aligned the evening of October 12 for SPRYE’s 12th annual Fallfest benefit, held at Shenorock Shore Club. 

Dolores Eyler, board president of the non-profit and founder of The Rye Record, had more than a few words to say about the honoree, Robin Jovanovich, whom she hired in 1998 and has worked with since. 

The honoree, in her remarks, said that the community need not worry how she’ll spend her impending retirement. “I just got word that the Speaker of the House position is still up for grabs, and if I get the vote of everyone in this room, as well as those down the hall or parking, I think I’ve got a shot! 

At press time, however, as Jovanovich was thinking ahead to the Presidency – redecorating the White House and putting together her all-Rye and forever-SPRYE Cabinet – word came that someone had actually been voted in, and not removed, as Speaker!

Carol and Rev. Dan Love
Carrie and Doug French with Councilmember Lori Fontanes
Cathy Garr, center, with Lora and Jay Archer
County Executive George Latimer and County Legislator Catherine Parker came bearing proclamations!
Honoree Robin Jovanovich, center, with son Will and his wife Sarah, sister Hanne Murphy, and husband Peter
Jan and Janice Fabry
Katie Brown and Bill Gedale
Jim and Jenny Alban-Davies for that last dance
Nancy Haneman and Sue Autry
Pat LoRusso and Roz Larr
Van Siler and Dolores Eyler
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