Seventh Annual Friends of Peter Alderman Walk to Be Held at Fenway Golf Club
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Over 200 friends and family of Peter Alderman, who was murdered in the destruction of the World Trade Center Towers on September 11, 2001, will participate in the 7th Annual Friends of Peter Alderman (FOPA) Walk Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Fenway Golf Club, 384 Old Mamaroneck Road, in Scarsdale from 3:00-7:00 pm. This year the FOPA Walkers hope to raise $150,000 for the Peter C. Alderman Foundation to be used for the Foundation's programs.
In announcing this year's FOPA Walk, Co-Chair of FOPA, Dr. Gregory Janis, of Manhattan, said, "We are very excited to be holding this year's FOPA Walk and Family Day again in Scarsdale. Last year we moved the event to Scarsdale both to bring it home to where Pete loved growing up, and to accommodate our own expanding families."
Demarest, NJ resident and FOPA Walk Co-Chair Tina Schweid continued, "It has become a much anticipated special day. Each year we look forward to reconnecting with others who loved Peter, miss him and want to honor his memory by contributing to the great work of the Peter C. Alderman Foundation."
Dr. Janis and Mrs. Schweid were his among Peter Alderman's best friends in Scarsdale, where they all grew up together. If he were alive today he would be 39.
The Walk will begin at 3pm and be immediately followed by a celebratory BBQ with entertainment and activities for the whole family including, a dunk tank, bouncy castles, face painting, games and sports, tie dye art-making, carnival booths and much more. It will be held rain or shine.
A $30 donation is requested for non-registered adult Walkers and $15 per non-registered child to cover expenses. For more information or to register go to: walk.petercaldermanfoundation.org
About the Friends of Peter Alderman (FOPA)
Following his death, Peter's many friends wished to honor his life. They decided to create an enduring legacy to memorialize his loving and generous spirit by working together as a group to support the Peter C. Alderman Foundation's (PCAF) work. With that in mind, the Friends of Peter Alderman, or FOPA, was created as an arm of the PCAF. With the motto "For Pete's Sake", in the past six years, FOPA created the annual Peter C. Alderman Walk and raised $350,000 for PCAF including the funding for a new roof for the Peter C. Alderman Mental Health Clinic in Cambodia.
About the Peter C. Alderman Foundation (PCAF):
The mission of the Peter C. Alderman Foundation (PCAF)(www.petercaldermanfoundation.org ), which was formed in 2003 by Elizabeth and Stephen Alderman of Pound Ridge, NY to honor their son Peter who was murdered by terrorists in the destruction of the World Trade Center September 11, 2001, is to heal the emotional wounds of victims of terrorism and mass violence by training indigenous health workers and establishing trauma treatment systems in post-conflict countries around the globe.
In its 12 years, PCAF has established eight trauma clinics: two in Cambodia, four in Uganda, one in Liberia and one in a maternal child health clinic in one of Africa's largest slums in Kibera, Nairobi and treated more than 100,000 patients. It runs workshops and conferences in Africa that have trained thousands of mental health professionals. Working in public-private partnership with governments, PCAF creates capacity, sustainability and community acceptance at very low cost.
Woohoo for Wuji: Farm-to-Wok Chinese Food Comes to Scarsdale Village
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As quickly as Savona disappeared, Wuji moved in to replace it at the corner hotspot on Chase and Popham Roads in Scarsdale Village. Wuji is being marketed as an organic, healthier, local farm-to-wok version of authentic but modernized Chinese cuisine for the suburban foodie who doesn't want to make that trip to the city for an upscale Chinese food fix.
Jody Pennette, the Greenwich-based owner of Wuji, has put a lot of thought into the design of the restaurant so it accurately reflects its name (which means to embody the spirit of purity, balance, and harmony with nature) and contributes to the overall experience for the customer. "The restaurant is designed deliberately with an aesthetic that is more in tune with the western lifestyle," Pennette remarked. "The walls help make the restaurant feel more reminiscent of an art gallery than a restaurant." In regards to the food, he commented, "We use only high-end ingredients, including local and organic produce and meat, and stick to traditional Chinese recipes. Everything is super fresh and we don't use fillers. In fact," he added, "my kitchen staff come in at 9 o'clock every morning to begin preparing food for a 5 o'clock opening. Really, everything is made from scratch every single day. It's that fresh." Don't ask about lunch- it's not possible at this time given the time required to prepare the fresh food for dinner. However, look for brunch offerings in the near future. The Chef, whom is nicknamed "Chef Joe," only speaks Cantonese.
The food is delicious
We got to Wuji around 6:30 PM on a Wednesday night. The few open tables were filled by 7:00 PM -- impressive since it was also the first day of school in Scarsdale. Our waiter brought over complimentary fried wontons with a triad of dipping sauces that were pleasing to the palate. We started with a Mai Tai (strong and refreshing but not overpowering) and some shrimp and chive dumplings. The dumplings were perfectly steamed with a generous amount of filling and were served with a light scallion soy dipping sauce. Next they brought our order of spicy fried rice that came with a sunny side up egg on top and a sprinkling of fried shallots. The presentation was beautiful and the rice had a nice kick to it, but bringing it to the table prior to the main course seemed unusual. The explanation we got was that everything is fresh and made-to-order, so comes out when it's ready. 
We were satisfied with that because each and every dish was piping hot.
The menu allows for half orders of the main dishes so you can sample more than you might otherwise. This is great for indecisive people like me. We ordered halves of the sesame chicken, the Peking duck, and General Tso's fish as well as a small sampling of the tangerine beef. We also tried a side of Blue Lake green beans. The size of the half orders was generous.
The green beans tasted like they were picked out back then served at our table. They were crispy in texture, robust in flavor. Writing about them is making me crave them now. The fish tasted heavenly and light even though it was lightly breaded and fried before being tossed in a bowl with ginger-chili sauce and fresh vegetables. The sesame chicken was presented with crisp bok choy, a vegetable that in most Chinese restaurants arrives wilted and soggy. The chicken was exceptionally juicy and contained all white meat. It was the perfect blend of sweet, sour, and salty. The tangerine beef was the biggest surprise for us. We were told it was very spicy, but we found that to be it's best quality. It was spicy but not in a "burn-your-tongue-ask-for-milk," kind of way. The spice truly enhanced the tangy flavor of the citrus and was our favorite dish of the night. The Peking duck seemed like a "must order" menu item because of the two-day cooking process, but we found it a bit on the bland side even with a side of hoisin and mu shu pancakes.
While we were at first dismayed to learn that a dessert menu had not yet been developed, we were ecstatic to receive two complimentary Momofuku Milk Bar cookies at the end of the meal. Some people will make that trek to the city just for Momofuku cookies, --so now that you can eat the freshest, most delectable Chinese food around and indulge in Milk Bar cookies, there's just no reason to order typical Chinese take out any more.
Speaking of take out, Wuji is offering delivery ("our place or yours") within a 2-mile radius of Scarsdale Village. They deliver the food on fashionable bikes- it's progressive, green, and fun. (Wishing them good luck making that left onto Scarsdale Avenue)
Wuji has a full bar and exceptional service.
Wuji is located at 2 Chase Road, Scarsdale and is currently open for dinner with seating beginning at 5 PM, last seating at 10 PM. www.wujirestaurant.com, https://www.facebook.com/WUJIchinesefood.
Please Don't Pick Produce from the Garden at SHS
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Scarsdale10583 received this note from SHS teacher Maggie Favretti who manages the sustainable garden at Scarsdale High School:
Please help the SHS Sustainable Garden Project achieve its mission. Please do NOT help yourself to the food!!
Here are the reasons why:
1. You might be destroying a long-term student experiment (for example, the kids have cultivated the apple trees for FOUR YEARS while waiting for them to produce apples, and they deserve to taste them, don't you think?!) Last year, their first small crop was entirely stolen.
2. You might be destroying a teacher's lesson. Much of the produce in the garden plays a role in outdoor classroom lessons, and if it disappears....
3. You are definitely taking food away from a hungry child. We give our food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, about 1500-2000 pounds per year.
If you would like to support our Sustainable Garden Project, by volunteering or donating funds, please contact Maggie Favretti, 721-2567.
Thank you for your help!
Maggie
Call for Candidates for the Citizens Nominating Committee
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The Procedure Committee invites eligible Scarsdale residents to run for election to the Citizens Nominating Committee (CNC), the caucus of the Scarsdale Citizens Non-Partisan Party that selects candidates for mayor, trustee and village justice. Once elected, the newest members of the CNC will join 20 sitting CNC members in four or five meetings to consider and choose candidates to run for any open positions in the March Village election. These candidates run under the banner of the Scarsdale Citizens Non-Partisan Party.
CNC members are expected to attend all CNC meetings, to serve on the CNC for three years and to serve for one year on the Procedure Committee after their service on the CNC. The meeting dates for 2015-2016 are: Sunday, December 13; Sunday, January 10; Wednesday, January 20; Sunday, January 31 and, if necessary, Wednesday, February 3. This year's CNC will select candidates for the three open Trustee positions and Village Justice.
Eligibility is governed by the Non-Partisan Resolution which can be found at the Procedure Committee website: www.scarsdaleprocedurecommittee.org. A candidate for the CNC must be a qualified voter and a resident of Scarsdale for at least two years. A CNC candidate may not be a member of the Procedure Committee, the School Board Nominating Committee, the School Board Administrative Committee, the Scarsdale Board or the Village Board.
Candidates run for the open CNC positions in their elementary school district. A minimum of two candidates is sought for each position. This year, there are two open positions for three year terms in Edgewood and Greenacres. There are three open positions in elementary school districts Fox Meadow (one position to fill a two year term), Heathcote (one position to fill a one year term) and Quaker Ridge (one position to fill a one year term).
Candidates must file a short biographical sketch and a nominating petition with 10 signatures of registered voters from their elementary school district. Forms for both are available as downloads at: www.scarsdaleprocedurecommittee.org. Hard copies may be obtained at Village Hall and the Scarsdale Library as well. Filing instructions can be found on the forms.
The deadline for filing both forms is Friday, October 2; after this date, additional candidates for any school district will be accepted only if there are fewer than two candidates for each position in that school district. The CNC election will be held at Village Hall on Tuesday, November 10.
Potential candidates are welcome to contact individual members of the Procedure Committee which include members of the CNC graduating class of 2015 Linda Blair, Linda Flaxer, Susan Groner, Warren Haber, Robert Reiffel, Andrea Seiden, Michael Stevens and Evelyn Stock; Town and Village Civic Club (TVCC) representatives Lena Crandall, Tim Foley, Dan Hochvert, Jackie Irwin, Eli Mattioli, Lucas Meyer, BK Munguia, Howard Nadel, Susan Douglass and Bruce Wells; and Scarsdale Neighborhood Association Presidents (SNAP) representative Matthew Martin.
Mobile Passport Unit in Scarsdale On August 31
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(This notice was sent to Scarsdale10583 by the Scarsdale Village Manager's Office) The Westchester County Clerk's Mobile Office will be visiting Chase Road at Boniface Circle, on Monday, August 31st to process passport applications from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Passports have always been a necessary document for those who traveled outside of the North American continent, but now a U.S. Passport will be required for travel even closer to home. So as you are planning your next vacation or business trip, here are some things to keep in mind:
Do not wait until the last minute: Apply now. Routine passport applications generally take approximately four to six weeks. For an additional charge, expedited service will result in your obtaining your passport in no more than three weeks. But only in emergency circumstances can a passport application be processed more quickly, so do not delay.
PLEASE NOTE: You will need a passport to enter the United States by air, by land or by sea unless you are a child under the age of 16 entering by land or sea with proof of U.S. citizenship or an adult with another travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security.
Be sure to bring the proper documentation: You will need proof that you are a United States citizen such as a previous unexpired U.S. Passport, an original or certified copy of your birth certificate, a consular report of birth abroad or a naturalization certificate. You will also need proof of your identity such as a current valid driver's license or a government issued identification card. For minors under the age of 16, both parents should appear together and sign the application of the child. However, if only one parent appears and signs, that parent must submit the other parent's notarized Statement of Consent form (DS-3053) and a photocopy of their identification. The Statement of Consent form can be found at www.WestchesterClerk.com.
Fees: The fee for an adult passport is $110.00 and for a child's passport is $80.00. Fees can be paid by money order or check, only. There is an additional $25.00 service fee that can be paid by money order, check or credit card. Applications will also be accepted for the U.S. Passport Card for land and sea border travel, only. The fee for adults is $30.00 and for children, the fee is $15.00 with an additional $25.00 service fee. Be sure to bring original documents with raised seals to avoid having to make a second trip. If you have questions about whether you have what you need to apply, do not hesitate to call the Westchester County Clerk's office at 995-3082 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit our website at www.westchesterclerk.com.
