Scarsdale's Memorial Day Parade
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Freedom isn't Free was the phrase of the day on Memorial Day - Monday May 25, when the nation honored soldiers lost to war. Scarsdale hosted its annual Memorial Day parade and festivities, which were both big successes.
The parade brought together local veterans who as members of the American Legion Scarsdale Post #52, organized the day. One member, Reverend Theodore (Ted) Gaskin, Deacon at St. Pius X Church spoke about his service in World War Two. Reverend Gaskin discussed his part in the battle of Guadalcanal, and a list he carries of comrades who died during the war. He mentioned that these soldiers were "just boys, 17, or 18 years old." The list is headlined, "Lest We Forget," and Reverend Gaskin has assured they never will be forgotten.
The first item on the agenda for the festivities was the annual parade, which started by the World War II Memorial at Boniface Circle, and proceeded to the corner of Chase and Popham Roads, before moving up Popham, across Church Lane past St. James the Less, and back down into the Village to Chase Park. The Scarsdale Color Guard led the parade, followed by Veterans and their families, then the Girl and Boy Scouts. After that came Little League players, The High School Band followed directly after playing marching tunes, and the Fire Department, Ambulance Corps and their vehicles rounded out the procession. After completing the parade, several speeches were given and boy and girl scouts received annual awards.
The day began and ended with the playing of Taps, the somber funeral tone created by General Daniel Butterfield during the Civil War to signal lights out. As Master of Ceremonies Robert T. Gillin commented, Taps always seems to make him, and others, very emotional with its somber notes.
Notable speakers during the speaking part of the celebration included, Retired Brigadier General Donald Lee Singer, Scarsdale Mayor Jonathan Mark, and Reverend Tom Newcomb. New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin was unable to speak during the festivities, although she did join in with the parade. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts were also honored with awards for achieving high ranks, and for their exceptional work over the past year, since last Memorial Day.
Video footage of the parade can be found here.
Sophia's Things Opens in Scarsdale
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Entrepreneur and fashionista Sophia Cousins has opened her new store, "Sophia's Things" on Depot Place at the Scarsdale Train Station. She has been a personal stylist for years and originally ran her business out of her home. Now she has taken the next step and opened a retail store in Scarsdale. The store includes fashions for any occasion – clothing, accessories and costume jewelry that can be worn to dress up or dress down. Cousins likes to say that the merchandise in her shop works for any dress code and that items will have longevity and last beyond the current season. Prices are reasonable, with items ranging from $79 to $189. Cousins also offers "concierge service," and will bring her fashions to your home and help you mix and match with items already in your wardrobe.
Enjoy free cocktails at the store when you stop by to sip, shop and chat on Fridays from 4 to 7 pm. If you bring a guest, you get a discount!
Sophia's Things- Fashion that Celebrates You
Depot Place
Scarsdale NY 10583
www.sohpiasthings.com
Elisabeth Bumiller Draws Crowd at League Lunch
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The Scarsdale League of Women Voters had a record turnout at its annual meeting and spring luncheon Friday May 8. Close to 90 League members and friends, including elected officials U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator and Majority Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Westchester County Legislator Ben Boykin, Village Trustee Deb Pekarek and School Board Trustees Lee Maude and Suzanne Seiden, came to hear Elisabeth Bumiller, Washington Bureau Chief of the New York Times speak at the Scarsdale Golf Club. Those in attendance were enrapt as Bumiller spoke about Women in Politics and took questions regarding her experiences as Washington Bureau Chief. The program will be replayed on Verizon FiOS Channel 42 and Cablevision Channel 76 and the video will be available on scarsdalepublictv.com. Check the Scarsdale Public TV website for details.
Retirement Parties Planned for Gatta, Purvis and Weber
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Three key people in the Village are set to retire this year, calling for three special events to celebrate their service to Scarsdale. Village Manager Al Gatta, Assistant Schools Superintendent for Personnel Joan Weber and Assistant Schools Superintendent and "Snow Queen" Linda Purvis will all step down in June.
The community is invited to attend these special nights. Here's how to reserve your tickets:
A dinner to honor Al Gatta for 25 years of service to Scarsdale will be held on Friday night May 29, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mamaroneck Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck. The evening will include a cocktail hour and dinner and the fee to attend is $90 per person. RSVP to RSVP@scarsdale.com or send a check payable to Stephen Pappalardo to Village Hall at 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale – attention Angela Martin.
A dinner in honor of Assistant Superintendent for Business Linda Purvis on the occasion 
of her retirement will be held on Monday, June 1 at the Davenport Club in New Rochelle. Though most know Purvis for her famous school cancellation robo calls, she is the woman behind the school budget and finances, all school facilities, transportation and construction projects.
A dinner in honor or Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Dr. Joan Weber (who has hired everyone currently on staff!) on the occasion of her retirement will be held on Thursday, June 18 at the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club with cocktails at 6:30 Cocktail and dinner to follow at 7:30. To purchase a ticket to the event, click here: 
Plant a Tree on Saturday to Restore Scarsdale's Green Spaces
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Plant native trees to help restore a wetlands habitat in Scarsdale on Saturday May 2nd. The Village of Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department (PRC) is sponsoring a "Community Planting Day" on May 2 from 10 am to 4 pm. This event is being held in conjunction with The Friends of the Scarsdale Parks, which has obtained a substantial grant of hundreds of native shrubs and trees from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for planting at the Harwood Park-Fox Meadow Brook wetland on the Library and High School campuses.
PRC and FOSP representatives will be on hand as will a representative of the DEC who is delivering the plants. The PRC is arranging for a naturalist from the Weinberg Nature Center to conduct a nature program for children, who are welcome to join in the event, as are members of other local groups who have been invited including Rotary Club, Lions Club, Scarsdale Conservation Advisory Counsel, Boy and Girl Scouts, the village Neighborhood Associations, Scarsdale Forum, High School Garden Club, etc.
This is a hands-on event which will focus on planting. Disposable gloves, plants and some digging tools will be provided, but it is recommended to bring heavy-duty garden gloves and any of your favorite planting implements. Also remember to wear sturdy waterproof shoes, long sleeve shirts and brimmed hats for protection. Refreshments will not be provided, so please bring water bottles, especially for children.
Volunteers are asked to meet at the High School north parking lot located at Brewster Road, between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Street parking is available on Brewster Road.
If you are interested in conservation and restoring this important open space as parkland, you are requested to register here under 'Special Events' and then 'Community Planting Day' (it only takes a few minutes to sign up). Groups may register under one name for all individuals who plan to attend as long as you indicate the number of participants.
With the help of volunteers on May 2, you can continue protecting Village green spaces by restoring this natural wetland habitat and eventually creating a nature preserve for us and future generations to enjoy.
