Silver for Seniors Challenge
Kristin Burke has a simple motto in life: “When you give, you always get more in return.”
Burke, a resident of Garrison who is a partner in a prominent Manhattan law firm, serves as a member of the board of Putnam Family and Community Services. Full Story
Hall Talks Health Care in the Kitchen
Challenger says plan is a ‘dangerous prescription’
SOMERS—Shortly before midnight on Saturday, Representative John Hall voted for the overhaul of health care and the “government option” being considered by the House of Representatives. The massive restructuring of American health-care narrowly passed, 220-215. By Monday morning, Hall set out to explain the bill and his vote to his 19th district constituents. Full Story
Clair, Lannon Win of Michael Neuner Safety Award
Putnam County’s third annual Michael Neuner Fire Prevention and Safety Award has been presented to two veteran members of the Brewster Fire Department. Full Story
Want to Feed the Hungry?
The Putnam Community Action Program (CAP) has begun its annual Thanksgiving basket program and, according to Executive Director Judy Callahan, this month’s distribution will be the largest ever. Full Story
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION AT CV STARR
On Tuesday Veterans from World War II, Vietnam, the Cold War, and Bosnia, as well as Iraq and Afghanistan, visited the C.V. Starr Intermediate School in Brewster, where they were applauded and thanked for their efforts by students and staff alike. Full Story
PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTER’S ANNUAL DINNER AND BALL
The orchestra played a moving rendition of “Celebration” to the delight of some 500 guests who packed the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich Saturday evening. Full Story
Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Acevedo
William and Patricia Wuchter of Brewster are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Dawn Marie, to Martin Acevedo, son of Lucia Guzman of Yonkers. Full Story
Engagement
Jill Baker & David Piersall
Jill Baker of Patterson and David Piersall of Stormville became engaged on September 3, 2009. The couple are graduates of Carmel High School, Class of 2000. David is the son of Valerie and David Piersall and Jill is the daughter of Carol and Robert Baker. Full Story
Kimberly Salvio & John Lombardi
ENGAGEMENT
Kimberly Salvio and John Lombardi, both of Carmel, recently became engaged. An October 2010 wedding is being planned.
Kimberly Salvio is the daughter of Fay Salvio, of Carmel. John is the son of John and Vivian Lombardi of Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Full Story
Police News
Elderly Man Strikes Cruiser
An elderly Brewster man who was traveling the wrong way on I-84 east of the Putnam-Fairfield County line is facing charges that could result in the loss of his license following a head-on crash with a Connecticut state trooper.
Troopers at the Southbury barracks identified the Putnam motorist as James Newell, 86. Full Story
Rock Solid Business Weathers Rough Economy
Bill Dring, owner of Putnam Stone and Mason on Route 52 in Carmel, credits his father, William Dring Sr. for his success. “He was the hardest-working man I ever knew,” Dring said wistfully. “He taught us to keep working and not to quit.” Full Story
New Putnam Bike Trail is in the Works
Putnam’s bike trail is proceeding on schedule. Last Friday, large pieces of earth-moving equipment opened the trail along Route 6 at Putnam Avenue in Brewster.
Once the trail is completed bicyclists, walkers, joggers, and hikers will be able to travel from Yonkers all the way to Danbury. Full Story
Animal Kingdom USA’s Ask Critter Chatter
How much exercise does my dog need?
I usually tell my clients that your dog can never have too much exercise. The requirement for exercise is very important to dogs. Some breeds need more exercise than others, but, you should understand why this aspect of your loved one’s life is so important. Full Story
Brewster Theater is Staging Lion in Winter
The Brewster Theater Company has announced auditions for their Winter 2010 production of The Lion in Winter,
by James Goldman
Set over Christmas of 1183, The Lion
in Winter
recounts Henry II's effort to choose a worthy successor. Full Story
Bungee Jumping at Lake Compounce
HIGh SChOOL STORIEs
“No…No!” I complained. “I am not going!” I stood at what it seemed to be the biggest bungee jump in the world.
“Come on, go ahead,” my mom taunted me with a smirk on her face. “Leah doesn’t want to go alone.”
My friend Leah stood there with excitement in her eyes ready to have the time of her life. Full Story
PUTNAM PEOPLE
Chronicling the Accomplishments of Putnamites
SAROJBALA PATEL
of Carmel was among the 70 College of Notre Dame of Maryland School of Pharmacy students who participated in the White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, October 3, in LeClerc Auditorium. The White Coat Ceremony is the formal induction into the profession. At the ceremony, each student received a white coat from the dean, Dr. Anne Y.F. Lin, and his adviser. Full Story
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