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Cortlandt Resident Opposes Repealing Ban On Snare Traps CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- The Cortlandt Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editors. You can submit letters to cortlandt@dailyvoice.com. Letter to the editor: Pending legislation in Albany, Bill A927a, would repeal New York’s longstanding ban on inhumane and dangerous snare traps (known as “linked” or “relaxed” snares), mainly to kill coyotes. These unforgiving devices are being promoted as a way to “humanely” and “effectively” control wildlife, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Once trapped, the animal is tormented for hours, until losing consciousness, at which ti…

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05/12/2015

Neighbors

Westport Names World War II Vet As Memorial Day Grand Marshal WESTPORT, Conn. -- Bruce M. Allen, a veteran of World War II, has been selected as the grand marshal for Westport's Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25. The parade begins at 9 a.m. on Riverside Avenue. Immediately following the parade, memorial services will be held on Veterans Green. Allen was born in New York City in 1925 and grew up in Crestwood, N.Y. He served in World War II as a combat infantryman in Europe with the Army's 78th Division. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart (he was wounded at the Remagen Bridge over the Rhine in 1945), Bronze Star and Croix D…

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05/12/2015

Lifestyle

Fairfield's Artisan Restaurant Opens Outdoor Garden SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- The Artisan Restaurant, Tavern & Garden, which combines local, seasonal flavors through New England-inspired cuisine featuring carefully sourced, selected, and prepared ingredients, has now opened their outdoor seating areas. Led by Chef Frederic Kieffer, the restaurant offers dining in the tavern as well as the main dining room. It’s that time of year where the grill gets fired up. Artisan includes an outdoor garden for dining, with an expansive lounge area with wicker chairs, perfect for afternoon relaxing and enjoying hand-crafted cocktails and frozen drinks. …

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05/12/2015

Schools

The Laugh Yourself Silly Tour Bus Visits Pound Ridge Elementary POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Laugh Yourself Silly with Junie B. Jones School Tour brought Barbara Park’s bestselling, Junie B. Jones book series to life in Pound Ridge. The tour featured live performances by two actors playing Junie B. Jones and Mr. Woo, who are traveling to schools across the region in the “Laugh Yourself Silly” bus. The traffic stopping bus is adorned with colorful graphics that incorporate the series’ brand-new look and the faces of Junie B.’s friends in the windows. At each event, Junie B. opens her “Big Pink Trunk of Junk” and performs a show-and-tell, sharing instan…

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05/12/2015

Neighbors

New Rochelle's Isaac E. Young Middle Schoolers Participate In Career Day NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Seventh-grade students at Isaac E. Young Middle School recently participated in an opportunity to learn about college and work from career professionals and school district guidance and counseling staff. Five sessions covered a broad spectrum of information about colleges and a wide variety of jobs, including architect, chef, engineer, and lawyer. Board of Education member David Lacher served as guest speaker. Also on hand supporting the event were Associate Superintendent Diane Massimo and Michael Kenny, district coordinator of guidance and counseling.

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05/12/2015

News

Tourism To Ridgefield's Weir Farm Creates $2.6M In Economic Benefits RIDGEFIELD/WILTON, Conn. -- A new National Park Service report shows that a record 34,083 people visited Weir Farm National Historic Site in Ridgefield and Wilton in 2014. Those visitors spent $1.9 million in communities near the park, which supported 23 jobs in the area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $2.6 million. “Weir Farm National Historic Site welcomes visitors from down the road, across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Linda Cook. “People come to the park to experience something unique. Weir Farm is the only National Park dedicated t…

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05/12/2015

Events

Higher Aims Program Honors Role Models At New Rochelle Gala NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The Foundation of Westchester Clubmen will host its 56th annual Founders' Gala on Friday, May 29, to benefit the foundation's Higher Aims Program. The Higher Aims Program is an after-school curriculum that focuses on academic and cultural enrichment and leadership development for young African-American and Latino men. The gala will take place at the Surf Club, 280 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle. The gala will be attended by elite professionals of all industries and local dignitaries and this year, The Foundation of Westchester Clubmen will honor three astounding…

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05/12/2015

News

Putnam Promotes Early Treatment In Observing Mental Health Month PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Improving mental, emotional and behavioral health is a top priority in Putnam County’s Community Health Improvement Plan. This May, Mental Health Month, the Putnam County Department of Health is promoting the advantages of addressing mental health symptoms as early as possible, before symptoms escalate. This is the theme of 2015 Mental Health Month, conceived in today’s texting parlance as “B4Stage4.” “Unaddressed mental health issues can escalate to critical levels and potentially lead to suicide,” says County Executive MaryEllen Odell. “That’s why our mental h…

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05/12/2015

Schools

Eastchester Public Schools Learn More About Carbon Footprints EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester Public Schools are offering a rare and interactive presentation by The Science Barge, which will compare families in different geographic locations and analyze their food intake. Known as the carbon footprint, attendees will learn how food has been produced and transported, and about its impact on the environment. You will take home a “Carbon Footprint” chart to help you make more environmentally responsible food choices. This is the first in a series of “Environmental Literacy” programs at the library. Completion of all programs for your age group will…

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05/12/2015

News

VA Hudson Valley Honors Nurses During National Nurses Week CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The VA Hudson Valley Health Care System honored its nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12. “Ethical Practice, Quality Care” was the theme for the 2015 celebration, which recognizes the dedication and accomplishments of the 80,000 nursing personnel nationwide in the Veterans Health Administration. National Nurses Week is devoted to highlighting the diverse ways in which nurses, the largest health care profession, work to improve health care. From bedside nursing in hospitals and long-term care facilities to the hall of research institutions, state legis…

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05/12/2015

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