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Mayor Young Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

MOUNT VERNON, NY -- On Friday, April 4th, Mayor Clinton Young, Jr. declared a day of remembrance in the City of Mount Vernon to pay homage to the legacy of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Forty years ago, Dr. King was slain while standing outside the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. While reflecting back on his former neighbor and friend, Mayor Young said Dr. King inspired him to pursue a career in public service.

"On April 4th, 1968, we lost a man who literally changed the consciousness of the entire world," said Young. "His spirit of nonviolence and community service has inspired me throughout my adult life. His legacy reminds us all to remain vigilant against hate and bigotry ? more importantly to memorialize Dr. King's dream for future generations." Young marched with King during the Selma to Montgomery civil

rights march in 1965. Years later, as Vice Chair of Westchester's Board

of Legislators Young spearheaded a seven year mission to create a memorial on behalf of the county to pay tribute to his hero and mentor, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. In April 2007, Young unveiled a 12-foot bronze statue of Dr. King on the plaza in front of the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains. With the support of Board Chairman, Bill Ryan (D-White Plains) and Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano, the statute displays Dr. King holding a Bible under his other arm and sits on a 6-foot base adorned with one of Dr. King's most prophetic quotes, "Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere." Mayor Young requested a moment of silence in all City buildings on April 4, 2008, in remembrance and in honor of Dr. King.

Celebrating Antoine de

Saint-Exup?ry's Fairy

Tale of The Little Prince

on its 65th Anniversary

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." -- The Little Prince

GARRISON, NY

-- The Desmond-

Fish Library will

host an exhibition,

Remembering

Antoine de Saint-

Exup?ry, through

April 20. The

exhibition

will

honor the father of

The Little Prince on

the occasion of the

65th anniversary

of the fairy tale

"unique in all the

world." The exhibition, featuring

a generous display of Antoine

de Saint-Exup?ry memorabilia,

will offer insight into the life and

literature of one of France's and the

United States' outstanding creative

and historic figures of the first half of the Twentieth Century. Much

of what is essential about The Little Prince and its author will be visible to the eye.

Few people are aware the universally admired authoraviator lived in New York in World War II. He wrote literary classics, above all, his beloved fairy tale which Americans of all ages take warmly to heart and home, and borrow from libraries. Enjoying French national hero status his native land shares with the world, de SaintExup?ry disappeared mysteriously late in July 1944 while flying

see Celebrating Pg. 3

What Happens When You Give Students a Box of Assorted Parts?

By Tracy Ronnerman

At Saunders Trades and Technical High School, they turned it into a robot. In January 2008, Dean Kamen and FIRST Robotics () offered out this year's challenge: OVERDRIVE. The students designed and built a robot that could not only make its way around a track, but knock off an oversized inflated ball from a platform and

carry it around a track within a 2 minute time span. The build time for this awesome creation was a mere 6 weeks.

Started by Dean Kamen 17 years ago, the FIRST Robotics Competition seeks to bring more High School students into the fields

see What Happens When Pg.6

INSIDE

A&E

Pg. 3

BOOKS

Pgs. 1, 3

BUSINESS

Pgs. 3, 4

COMMUNITY

Pgs. 4, 7

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Pg. 4

EDUCATION

Pg. 5

EPIPHANY PARK

Pg. 2

FINE REPORT

Pg. 4

GAMING

Pg. 5

GOVERNMENT

Pgs. 1, 5

HEALTH

Pg. 7

HORTICULTURE

Pg. 6

Crossroads:

NYC Ducks Yonkers Green Policy

Eric Clapton's

Add Mascot Task Force Initiative

Guitar Festival 2007

By Bob Putignano



Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival to report that this 2007 edition of

2007 (Rhino/WEA), was the benefit guitar blasting at least revels (and

concert that took

at times exceeds)

place in Chicago

the previous

in July of 2007,

gathering.

and was quickly

Throughout this

released in time

outstanding DVD

for the Christmas

the audio and

buying season

video quality are

in November of

top-shelf, plus

that very same

the backstage

year. Similar

conversations and

to the previous

goings-on gives

2004 Crossroads

this documentary

from Dallas,

a very personal

this concert's

feel, and provides

proceeds are to

the viewer with

be designated

a feeling of what

towards Clapton's

it was like being

substance abuse

back-stage. All

rehab center in Antigua. Bottom in all there is over four hours of

line: Crossroads is a guitar- footage on this delightful double

lovers delight that offers a wide- DVD package. * There must have

range of music, with outstanding been some heavy decisions and

guitar players and magnificent edits to be made, as the entire 2007

performances.

Crossroads program ran on for

I thought it would be hard to top approximately eleven hours!

the 2004 Crossroads, but I am happy

see Crossroads Pg. 6

NEW YORK, NY -- NYC Ducks and its new duck mascot, Captain Henry, are new names for New York City's first ever land and water visitor experience. Although the tour is steering away from the Splash Tours name, the improved product is still the only half-boat, half-bus amphibious vehicle in the nation with an exciting multimedia theater component. In the NYC Ducks Theater, travelers are rocked and splashed through a duck-umentory, replicating Henry Hudson's stormy voyage across the Atlantic to the New World. NYC Ducks began service April 4.

see NYC Ducks Pg. 6

By Hezi Aris

An effort to institute awareness demand over these last few weeks

of and compliance with known to fund the initiative. It seems that

environmental

over $100,000,

policies that tread

previously allocated,

lightly on the

yet unspent, has

environment has

been found. With

been promoted

that knowledge at

courageously

hand, Yonkers City

through the multi-

Council President

layered,

often

Chuck Lesnick has

obstinate ways of

deemed it appropriate

old in Yonkers. The

to allocate the

concept is meant

services of two staff

to give way to a

members to work on

more enlightenened The Hezitorial behalf of the Green

thinking process.

Policy Task Force

To that end, the

initiative with the

Green Policy Task Force initiative, use of their time, effort, and small

with Bob Walters, at the head, has printing projects. Lesnick asserts

meandered gingerly among the that by spending $20,000 to fund

multi-layered, ivory tower to bring the initiative, Yonkers will benefit

new thinking into the mix. Yet all is to the tune of $40,000. Proof to that

not as pristine as one would hope. end has yet to arrive in our office,

With the budget deficit still despite being promised by Lesnick

looming before Yonkers collective himself. So much for believing

psyche, a $20,000 infusion into the government.

Green Policy Task Force initiative Mind you the services conducted

seems a paltry concern. Yet the by members of the Yonkers City

funding process is questionable, Council President at his behest is

as are the issues that emanate allegedly tantamount to malfeasance

thereafter. Consider the frantic

see The Hezitorial Pg. 2

Westchester's Barrier Breakers Shine Again

Registrants Sought for 2008 U.S.

Disabled Sailing Championship for the

Independence Cup

Disabled Sailors Bring Their Skills to Unique Regatta on Long Island Sound

LETTERS

Pg. 2

LIKE KLOCKWORK

Pg. 3

OP-ED

Pgs. 1, 2, 3

RADIO

Pg. 2

SPORTS

Pg. 1

TOURISM

Pg. 1

WEIR ONLY HUMAN

Pg. 2

CPoW "Barrier Breaker" Phillip McMullen blocks Rafael DeJesus from Westchester School for Special Children's shot at basket.

WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Cerebral Palsy of Westchester's (CPoW) Barrier Breakers hosted their first Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on April 1, 2008. To the delight and anticipation of the fans of Cerebral Palsy of Westchester's undefeated champions, the Barrier Breakers, did not disappoint. It was readily evident how proud these player fans were as they watched these athletes overcome their respective physical concerns. The action packed event showcased the talented team and the valuable program. The Barrier Breakers invited Westchester School for Special Children, the New York Rollin' Knicks and the Untied Spinal Nets to come and share their Westchester County

Center debut, coordinated under the aegis of CPoW and the Westchester Parks and Recreation Department.

The Rollin' Knicks is the Knicks wheelchair basketball program, led by team founder and manager Dave Snowden. The team travels throughout the country, representing the organization and inspiring others through the players' determination, athleticism and love for the game. The Rollin' Knicks also participate in other community programs, such as the Knicks Basketball Clinics and the Knicks Summer Basketball Camp. In nine seasons, they have won three Conference Championships, had two undefeated

see Westchester's Barrier Pg. 7

Gone Sailing photo courtesy of Betsy Alison taken at the 2004 Paralympic games in Athens, Greece.

RYE, NY -- The American Yacht Club announced today that it will host the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship for the Independence Cup, the national sailing championship for disabled sailors. The event, part of US Sailing's National Championships program, will be held at the American Yacht Club in Rye, New York -- and co-

hosted by neighboring Larchmont Yacht Club -- from June 6-9 on Long Island Sound. The event is sponsored nationally by Rolex Watch U.S.A. and Dry Creek Vineyard. UBS, The Carlyle Group, Heineken and EMA Clocks are serving as additional sponsors. Sailors representing the U.S. in the 2008 Paralympic Games in China

this coming September, as well as medalists from the 2007 World Disabled Championship, are among those expected to compete.

Competition will be held in four classes of boats: 2.4mR (singlehanded); SKUD-18 (doublehanded);

see Registrants Sought Pg. 7

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Yonkers Green Policy Task Force Initiative

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on his part since the Green Policy Task Force initiative has yet to win funding approval by members of the Yonkers City Council. Yonkersites are too familiar with the spending of funds prior to approval being gotten. How would the people, to whom the Office of the Yonkers City Council President is elected to serve, ever retrieve the loss of goods and services if the funding allocation to the initiative fails to receive majority approval? Will Lesnick refund the loss to the coffers from which services have been taken? What about the cost of paper and printing used to promote this initiative? Doesn't Lesnick

have a newsletter in which these issues may be promoted? Since each member of the Green Policy Task Force has been chosen to serve by a respective councilmember, (i.e. Margaret Setterholm was chosen by Councilmember Patricia McDow) why don't the councilmembers promote it to their constituents? Do they recoil in telling their constituents the cost of promoting Earth Day in May 2008 will surpass $10,000 in printing brochures fees? How much more for mailing fees?

How can the City of Yonkers consider spending more funds than those purposefully allocated in our present budget when we are still

facing a $50 million budget deficit to which the Albany Delegation is entrusted to close? If all the funds deemed necessary are not garnered in the New York State FY20082009 Budget, and the $20,000 for this project is spent, one among many others, how many people will lose their jobs? Believing the initiative pertinent, wouldn't it be more prudent for the City Council of Yonkers to instead await the FY2008-2009 Yonkers City Budget before allocating a penny to anyone?

At issue here is that involved volunteers have been allegedly prostituted by a process in which

various departments of government allocate themselves funds for use at their discretion, by their own volition, and without divulging the entire concept to the public. In this situation, we are talking about $20,000. In another situation it is $50,000. And on, and on, and on.

There is little recourse for elected officials to conduct themselves within the spirit and demeanor expected of them by the electorate when the Yonkers sheriff is dead. How dare money be spent while we are still in an economic budget shortfall?

Letters to the Editor

Let Westchester County Taxpayers Make Payment in Installments

The Westchester County Tax Law should be amended by the Westchester County Board of Legislators so that taxpayers can

pay their county, town, fire tax in at least two separate payments. Senior citizens on fixed incomes and taxpayers who are out of work should be able to pay their tax bills in monthly installments. The current law requires taxpayers to pay their county, town & fire tax in April. Those who can't pay their tax

bill on time are assessed penalties. The entire tax bill must be paid all at once. Local governments are not permitted to accept partial taxes. These are difficult times. Taxes are going up. Other expenses like gasoline, utility bills, food also are increasing by ridiculous amounts. The above suggestion will make it

a little easier for many taxpayers and will reduce some of the stress many people experience during the month of April (when federal/state taxes are also due).

Paul Feiner, Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Weir Only Human: Radical Preachers Belong on Broadway

By Bob Weir

When I think about this guy, Jeremiah Wright, and the so-called sermons he has preached, I wonder why anyone would refer to him as "Reverend." The dictionary defines reverence as: profound adoring and awed respect. When we watch those video clips of Wright calling for America to be damned and his claims that the AIDS virus was invented by whites to kill blacks, why would we consider him to be anything more than a madman? Growing up in New York City, I spent more time than most people walking along the "Great White Way," (a reference to the many lights, not to skin color.) Whenever I made the short trip uptown to Broadway, I would be greeted by all manner of street hawkers. From jewelry peddlers to gambling hustlers and other assorted con men, the street was alive with the type of excitement that could only be offered in such concentration in that mile-long, glittering boulevard inside the Big Apple.

Another frequent addition to the animated landscape was the rabblerousing soapbox orator, belching out a fiery tirade of disgust for every conceivable social ill one

can imagine. Because of the sheer volume of humanity passing by every minute of the day, these street corner messiahs had a continuous audience for their spiels. And, depending on the eloquence of their oratory or the inflammatory method of their delivery, they would, occasionally, draw a sizable crowd. Human beings, by nature, are curious creatures; which explains why the traffic backs up on a roadway, even though the accident up ahead is on the opposite side of the median. Hence, when a guy stands up on a two-foot platform and begins screeching against the government's "failure to tell the truth about UFOs that have visited this planet," he will get some people to stop and listen, even if just for a minute.

Just down the street from him you might find another guy on a small stage proclaiming in stentorian tones that the CIA and the Mafia collaborated in the assassination of JFK. If you continued walking for another block or so, you might run into a guy dressed in African garb, standing on a wooden structure and cursing the government for its history of oppression toward

Weir Only Human

minorities. If you stopped for a moment you'd very likely hear some caustic remarks about white people that might include terms like "blue-eyed devils" and "Honkies." If there were any nonblacks in the assembled group, they wouldn't stay very long after seeing some of the hate-filled looks they were getting. It was all part of the American experience in which people had the freedom to express themselves without being clobbered to the ground and dragged away to a prison cell.

However, these people were not called "Reverends" or "Pastors" because those titles were reserved for those who could be rational when quoting the Scriptures or decrying the emphasis on sex in every film turned out by Hollywood hedonists. When we think of preachers, we

think of positive reinforcement about our values and our love for our neighbors. We don't associate Reverends with hate speech or radical conspiracy theories because those messages can lead to violence and death. It's one thing to tolerate some lunatic with a penchant for street corner theatrics, but it's quite another to allow that person to engage in rhapsodic hysteria inside the hallowed chamber of a church.

Perhaps the problem is that it`s too easy to become a Reverend. I've often written about the "Reverend" Jesse Jackson, one of the worst racebaiting hustlers on the American scene. Mr. Jackson became an expert at using racial extortion to squeeze money out of corporations in return for not smearing them as anti-black. As soon as the ransom was paid to one of his many nonprofit, tax-evading entities, the threat went away. Al Sharpton is another example of ecclesiastical chicanery. Anyone who is aware of his part in the Tawana Brawley "rape" case knows he's not fit to be called "Reverend."

But snake oil salesmen are not exclusive to blacks; some Catholic priests have brought shame on

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their religion by using their respected positions to exercise their pedophilic urges. Bob Jones University, that South Carolina bastion of Christianity, banned interracial dating on "Scriptural" grounds until public outrage caused them to change their policy in 2000. I suppose their interpretation of the Scriptures also told them not to admit blacks into their college until 1971. The New Testament tells us: "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Yeah, some of these Reverend titles are handed out too freely.

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Be," "Ruthie's Kids," "Deadly To Love," "Short Stories of Life and Death" and "Out of Sight." Bob Weir is the executive editor of "The News Connection published in Highland Village, Texas, and a contributing columnist to Yonkers Tribune and Westchester Times Tribune. BobWeir777@.

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The Multiple Facets of A Diamond Jubilee

At some point on April 3, 2008, Firstwife and I completed our 525,950th hour of married life - this one aboard a cruise ship, accompanied by all of our immediate begats and their significant others.

Such events are customarily described as Diamond Jubilees, recognizing a significant passage of time and an occasion for rejoicing.

The diamond is an appropriate symbol, not only because it represents something of great value and rarity, but because it is laboriously hewn from a rough state and festooned with multiple facets.

Comparable is the life we two have shared since I as a postpubescent boy and she as a late-teen girl exchanged vows to love, honor and obey (all three mandatory at that time), in the presence of two mothers in borderline mourning and a number of skeptical friends.

The odds against a union of six decades' duration were,

to say the most, daunting. To have suggested then that

we fully realized what we were doing was only a marginally verifiable statement. To add that we had a clue as to what lay ahead was no more supportable than the existence of a tooth fairy, Sasquatch and the "happily ever after" fantasy of children's literature and political platforms.

We married for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, little imagining the extent to which we would experience all of the above, while avoiding the death which was stipulated as the only happenstance that could ever separate us.

Eight children, now scattered throughout middle age, followed in the ensuing years, to be followed in turn by nineteen grand-begats and a current inventory of six "greats," with yet another in process. While awaiting our first collaborative

By Joe Klock, Sr.

production, an only-begotten son, enduring protestation that she never

I was profoundly sobered by the doubted our ability to survive and

written admonition

prosper. (In my

of one H. W.

view, there exists

Prentis, president

no sounder proof

of Armstrong

that love is not

Cork Company,

only blind, but

recorded

in

deaf to reality -

the October 3,

and dumb in the

1948 edition of

most pejorative

the "Quotes"

definition

of

newsletter.

the

word.)

(Yes, pack rat

We did, indeed,

and masochist

Like Klockwork

start

from

that I be, I still

scratch, in terms

preserve the original, together of economic sinew, but brought a

with a remarkable ability to re- priceless asset to the altar, one which

experience the chill it sent up guided us through the rocks and

my young and vulnerable spine.) shoals of our subsequent voyage.

He wrote that "No young man That asset was the love we had

starting from scratch today can hope for each other, both as a physical

to win a financial competency for his attraction that has never gone away

old age and that of his dependents." and a level of caring that never will.

As the years rolled on and the Having started out as childhood

babies popped out, those words pals, aged 8 and 10, we

were to haunt me, despite Firstwife's remain best friends to this day.

This is not to say that we haven't entertained thoughts of assault, battery and even spousicide during episodes of disagreement, but the deep caring always returned after the anger subsided. If there is one dominant factor in our relationship, it is that nothing or nobody has ever come between us - not even the descendants whom we treasure. Along the way, we learned to compromise in matters ranging from diversions to the division of wealth, even during the years when the latter matter involved merely existing from one payday to the next, while dreading unexpected crises. We learned to respect each other's "turf," including our individual rights to disagree, as well as our needs for self-respect, individuality and a reasonable amount of eccentricity. We also learned - actually, we're still learning - to cut for each other the same amount of slack that we

grant to our close friends outside the family circle, and to laugh together whenever we can. (Without a sense of humor, the whole notion of cohabitation for sixty years is a bad joke.) Truthfully, we credit luck and the grace of God - related blessings, by the way - for enabling us to proceed with our next half million (or however many) hours together and for helping us to prove that, back in 1948, a captain of industry knew less about home economics than two love-smitten kids with big dreams and major myopia.

Freelance wordworker Joe Klock, Sr. (joeklock@) is a

winter Floridian who summers in New Hampshire. More of his "Klockwork," can be found at

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Yonkers Public Schools are Occupied Territory

Yonkers Board of Education in Service to City Hall

The independent territory of the Yonkers Board of Education (YBoE) has been invaded and is completely occupied by City Hall. Not unlike Vichy, France during World War II, a puppet regime has been installed. Its appearance is supposed to lend some credibility to the Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) for those unfamiliar with its operations and history. The socalled Board of Trustees and their Marshall Petain (Pierorazio) are to conduct business as usual at the behest of the occupying power ? City Hall.

As most of us know, nothing

has happened during Pierorazio's tenure over these last three years. He (Superintendent Pierorazio) doesn't even leave his office. Why? He doesn't have to because of the coverage he is afforded by City Hall, as well as by an aloof and absent Board of Trustees, a non-investigatory media, and a PTA / school-parent constituency. Pierorazio's job is all about appearance and deliverance. He delivers favors for City Hall in the form of jobs and other placements, and gives the appearance that everything is running smoothly; but never without checking with City

By Dr. Ed U. Cator

Hall beforehand.

The program

There is really

for the schools is

precious little

a political one.

information

They simply serve

or

statistics

to be used by the

presented by the

administration

administration.

to promote its

Board of Tristees'

development

meetings are brief,

agenda. Schools

uninformative, and

simply get their

dull.

names changed,

Low scores, poor

principals

graduation rates,

changed, and

and numerous

programs changed,

building concerns are things the until you cannot tell what shell the

superintendent sweeps under the pea is under.

proverbial rug.

Can anyone actually say that the

majority of Trustees or the out-oftown, central office administrators have any real interest in our school system?

This latest financial dog and pony show is just that, a show. Of some $22 million in question, about $6 million, of which New York State can and will be flexible with, and the remaining $15 million, the state and city will also fund, along with some in-house trimming, is the doable.

After all, didn't the superintendent say he would cut, "stuff, not staff." Wow! All this for $250,000 plus.

Pierorazio is part of the "game" to

use the YBoE to ratchet-up the city side of its deficit enabling the city to draw more attention when the school system is involved. They don't do it well. Nevertheless, the BoE crisis will be solved because there isn't any "crisis!"

This is what happens when politicians "take over" the Board of Education. Soon, like Vichy France, the Board of Education will collapse and a new structure will be formed to take its place.

Artists Invited to Submit Entries to

International Film Series

Series of Art Exhibits

Evolution Arts to Showcase Artists' Work

YONKERS, NEW YORK -- The Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District announced a new program that will enable artists to showcase their work at three art shows to be held on Sunday afternoons in downtown Yonkers in April, May, and June.

The art exhibit series, entitled Evolution Arts, open to artists throughout Westchester and the region, will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on three Sundays: April 20, May 18, and June 15. The exhibit sites, clustered together on Main Street and the Yonkers Waterfront, will enable visitors to stroll through all of them during the two hours the exhibits are open to the public. They are "The Loft Dance & Fitness" and Metro 92 (both located at 92 Main Street); Hudson Park, the luxury rental apartment complex along the Yonkers waterfront, and the Station Plaza office building at 86 Main Street. Admission to the exhibits is open to the public, free of charge.

In addition to celebrating the artists, local restaurants (to be announced) will participate, offering art lovers the opportunity to enjoy special lunch and dinner menus.

Sansone said, "Evolution Arts will be a wonderful spring event that will not only provide visibility for aspiring artists but afternoons of leisurely art viewing for the public, strolling along Main Street and the beautiful Yonkers waterfront. Our goal is to make this an annual event for the benefit of artists, businesses

and the public." Artists wishing to submit their art

to Evolution Arts need to e-mail up to five digital images (640 x 480 pixels) of their work, including information about the medium, size and any display requirements. Artists will be responsible for furnishing easels, wall hangings or pedestals and insurance. They are also required to be present during the exhibit hours. Submissions should be sent to info@yonkersdowntown. com by the April 11th deadline for the first show on April 20th and by May 1st for subsequent shows.

Evolution Arts is one of several new and exciting events that the Yonkers Downtown BID is introducing this year as part of its mission to promote the downtown district which is undergoing revitalization.

For more information, visit .

Celebrating Antoine de Saint-Exup?ry's

Fairy Tale of The Little Prince

From Page 1 with American pilots. Prior to his return to active duty, the veteran combatant lived 27 months in the United States. His extended exile became the period of his most productive literary creation. The Desmond-Fish Library takes pride in displaying every de SaintExup?ry 1st American edition, including posthumous publications. On Saturday, April 12, at 2:30 p.m., Remembering de Saint-Exup?ry `s founder, President, Howard Scherry, will comment on his

collection and recount recollections of his personal acquaintance with those who, in turn, were personally acquainted with de Saint-Exup?ry. Regarding The Little Prince, program highlights will bring to light the author's childhood memories, secrets and symbols couched in his fairy tale for adults. "There are but few more tender and treasured stories passed along from generation to generation. Likewise, few such stories, in some way, change the world forever for their

readers." Following the April 12 talk, a

booklet signing will allow attendees, in turn, to become better acquainted with researched and revealed themes in three presentation-publications.

Call 1-845-424-3020 for more information. Reception follows April 12 talk. Admission is free.

The Desmond-Fish Library is located at the corner of Route 403 & Route 9D, Garrison, NY.

Continues at NRPL

Showing of "Irreverent" Belgian Comedy

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- New Rochelle Public Library's Spring International Film series continues on Thursday, April 17, at 7:00 pm, with the showing of Aaltra, a black comedy from Belgium. Co-created in 2004 by its co-stars, Beno?t Del?pine (writer/director) and Gustave de Kervern (co-writer), the black and white film is mainly in French with English subtitles. The two actors play feuding middleaged neighbors who have been paralyzed from the waist down

following an agricultural accident. Despite their mutual loathing, the wheelchair-bound duo embarks on a multilingual journey across Europe in an attempt to track down the Finnish manufacturer of the faulty tractor that caused their injuries. The Village Voice called the movie, "Lethally precise and improbably hilarious."

A $2.00 donation is suggested at the door.

Hoff-Barthelson Music School Presents

Pianist Stephen Buck

SCARSDALE, NY -- The HoffBarthelson Music School is pleased to present a recital by pianist Stephen Buck Sunday, April 13 at 4 pm. The recital will be held at the Scarsdale Community Baptist Church, Popham and Autenrieth Roads in Scarsdale. Mr. Buck will be joined by fellow faculty artists Joseph Piscitelli, flute; Dorothy Duncan, clarinet; Chi-chi Lin Bestmann, viola; and Robert Schwartz, cello. Stephen Buck made his recent Weill Recital Hall debut through Artists International. An avid chamber musician and collaborative pianist, he has taught for several summers at the Adriatic Chamber Music Festival in southern Italy. His current engagements vary widely, from a performance with saxophonist Tim McAllister at the Austrian

Cultural Forum to a performance of Steve Reich's Sextet with the So Percussion Group. A firm believer in the value of new music, he has performed works by contemporary stalwarts such as George Crumb and Steve Reich for the composers, as well as the works of his own contemporaries like Roshanne Etezady and Marcus Maroney.

Other projects including founding concert series in Connecticut that include outreach concerts in area schools and concerts that seek to lower the barrier between audience and performer.

The program for the evening includes the Mozart Trio for Viola, Clarinet and Piano, K. 498 "Kegelstadt'; Ginastera's Sonata No. 1, Opus 22; and the von Weber Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano in G minor.

Admission to the concert is $14 general, $13 Friends of HoffBarthelson, $12 seniors, and free

of charge for students.

Reservations and information are accomplished by calling 1-914-

723-1169.

Tectonic Receives ACEC-NY 2008

Diamond Award for Pelham Project

MOUNTAINVILLE, NY ? Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants P.C., headquartered in Mountainville, New York, received a Diamond Award for the Pelham Rock Slope Stabilization project in Westchester County at the American Council of Engineering Companies, New York (ACEC-NY) annual awards ceremony.

The awards recognize projects in several categories including studies and research, building/ technology systems, structural systems, surveying and mapping, environmental, water and wastewater, water resources, transportation and special projects.

Tectonic received the Diamond Award for excellence in the Category of Special Projects for the Pelham Rock Slope Stabilization

after the catastrophic failure of a sizeable rock slope that resulted in the destruction of the Washington Mutual Bank in Pelham, New York back in December, 2005. Tectonic was responsible for designing a safe and long term solution to the

potential for damage to the remaining businesses in the downtown area that included a sequenced plan of bolting for the large blocks of

rock, combined with an overlay of high strength steel netting to both stabilize the slope and protect people and property from future harm. The stabilization approach designed by Tectonic was considered to be a more economical approach than an earlier proposal to cut back the unstable rock slopes which would have required demolition and reconstruction of the building housing the affected businesses. To learn more, visit .

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Business ? Community ? Economic Development

The Fine Print

Sports Clubs Kick Off Season ? PLAY BALL! Yorktown Athletic Club (YAC) kicks off their spring athletic season with the annual parade and BBQ on Saturday, April 12, starting at 12 Noon. More than 2,000 children in the community participate in YAC sports including baseball, softball, lacrosse, cheerleading, and football. And many of them will be marching with their teams in the parade ? from the Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds to the Yorktown Firehouse ? led by members of the Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipes & Drum.

On Sunday May 4, the Shrub Oak Athletic Club (SOAC) will be hosting their annual parade and BBQ. Starting at 12:30 pm from Lakeland High School, over 2,000 sport participants will be marching down East Main Street to Sunnyside Park where they will be treated to a BBQ and party. Leading the parade is the 2008 Grand Marshall Joe Falcone, who was also honored with the 1st Annual Rick Morehead Volunteer of the Year Award for his many years of service to SOAC.

General Seth Pomeroy Remembered On Saturday, April 12, beginning at

By Lisa Fine

11 am, a full-day of free events will be held to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of Revolutionary War hero - General Seth Pomeroy, a military leader at the Bunker Hill battle in 1775. He died in Peekskill at age 70 during the winter of 1777, while on his way to join General Washington's forces stationed in New Jersey. Sponsored by the Van Cortlandtville Historical Society, the public is invited to attend the informative talks by Peekskill City Historian John J. Curran along with members of the Pomeroy family, and join the procession to the Van Cortlandtville Cemetery where a new memorial stone was recently placed on his gravesite. Tours of the Old St. Peter's Church and the Little Red Schoolhouse on Locust

Avenue will also be held. Info: 914 739-6453.

A Special Gathering: Creating Balance Somers resident, Rona Goldstein, will be hosting a special gathering about "making a difference" on Saturday, April 12, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, at the Mt. Kisco Presbyterian Church, in Mt. Kisco. The event will feature talks and meditation techniques about the concept of creating balance in our lives and how it can have an effect on the world around us. There will also be presentations about various charities and organizations that support individuals around the world. RSVP and info: 914 2485688 and spiritualtapestries. com

To submit information for The Fine Print, please send emails to TheFinePrintNY@, call 914 243-9761, or visit the Website. Lisa Fine is owner of LF

Communications, Inc. some of whose clients may be mentioned on

occasion.

Atlantic Richfield Company Supports

Hastings-on-Hudson's Climate Action

Week with $5,000 Funding Grant

HASTINGS-ON-

HUDSON, NY -

- Atlantic Richfield

Company's

Joe

Sontchi, Environmental

Business Manager,

(pictured at left)

presents Village of

Hastings-on-Hudson

Mayor Wm. Lee

Kinnally Jr., and Board

of Trustee Members

Diggitt McLaughlin,

and Peter Swiderski

with a $5,000 check from Atlantic Richfield to support and fund the Village's First Climate Action Week.

Climate Action Week is devoted to educating the community on climate change and to empower residents to effect change by being environmentally responsible in their lives and in the community.

Economic Development

in The Lower

Hudson Valley

Where does Hastings fit in?

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY -- The Economic Development Committee of the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson invites you to attend a forum on April 10, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the James Harmon Community Center at 44 Main Street where they will discuss "Strategies and Methodologies to Attract Complementary Commercial Industry to the Lower Hudson Valley Region." The speaker,Anthony Campagiorni, President and CEO of the Hudson

Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC), , has spent the last 5 years actively marketing the lower Hudson Valley Region to the global economy. The HVEDC creates commercial clusters intended to attract worldwide competitive businesses to build and develop sustainable industry generating a positive economic boost to the region's economic tax base.

Join an interactive discussion where they will analyze how

similar communities have attracted viable commercial development to help generate tax revenue and what impact that tax revenue has had on the rising cost of living in the region. Mr. Campagiorni will discuss how the HVEDC markets the Region and how the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson fits into this model and can benefit from these ongoing efforts.

The meeting is open to the public and all citizens who are interested in this topic are encouraged to attend.

Say Cheese!

Cabot Creamery's Farmers Road Show Comes to Stew Leonard's in Yonkers

YONKERS, NY -- Cabot Cheeses have won every major award available for taste, and on April 11-13, the Cabot Farmers' Road Show brings a bit of that Vermont taste and fun to New York. The Cabot Roadshow crisscrosses the country to promote the benefits of calcium and the goodness of cheese and will visit the Stew Leonard's Yonkers store.

From 12:00 Noon to 6:00 pm, on Friday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, on Saturday, and Sunday, Cabot Creamery representatives will be on site with a full display

of free cheese samples, nutritional information, kids' coloring books and stickers, and healthy snacking tips for parents. They will be taking Polaroid photos of kids who want to pose in the Cabot moo-velous cow cut-out, too.

As part of an ongoing

nutrition

education

program, the Cabot Road

Show has visited hundreds

of stores and events

nationwide promoting good

bone health.

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of "The World's Best

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Environmental Review: New Roc Then and Now

By Peggy Godfrey

Before the present New Roc complex was built, the final Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) in February 1997 had discrepancies. The DEIS and the proposed plan did not match But the New Rochelle City Council, not only approved this DEIS in l997, but then in 2008, used the same report as the "environmental review" for newly proposed changes. On March 25, 2008, both the City Council and Planning Board gave their respective approvals for changes proposed for this New Roc mall..

The 1997 DEIS cited a fourteen movie theater complex, but only a few months previously the Journal News had reported the mall had an agreement for a twenty movie theater and that no retail stores had signed up for it. A few weeks previous to that, the New York Times had claimed the developer had some retailers signed up for this mall. In this final DEIS, Lynn Oliva of the Westchester Planning Board cautioned attention should be given to the new "tenant composition so as to ensure that the new center does not simply shift shoppers from other parts of downtown." Anchor stores in downtown she named at that time were Woolworths, REI Sports, and Computer City. In 2008 all of those aforementioned stores are not resident in New Roc.

There are other troubling aspects of the original DEIS. One was the traffic report which only listed intersections near the mall. It did not include the heavily trafficked Main Street and Echo Avenue, and the Huguenot Street and River Street intersections which are especially crucial for anyone using I-95, Fifth Avenue, or Pinebrook Road to travel to the mall. Therefore no mitigation measures were proposed. Another was the air pollution. Studies were not conducted, only an analysis of the air which does not deal with the

need to reduce the amount of ozone and carbon dioxide we breathe.

Included in the city's agreement was the statement, "The execution of the agreement would be conditioned on the applicant obtaining retail leases on a large portion of the project." Even though New Roc did not have a large portion of retail leases for the project, they were still granted PILOTS (payments in lieu of taxes) and in coordination with the City's Industrial Development Corporation (IDA) are poised to receive these tax breaks again.

Residents question the process. Sam Spady, a community leader, felt only in New Rochelle do the IDA and City Council work in lockstep. There is no intelligent dialogue. Did anyone factor in that the economy is in a recession? The developer should consider this. I think giving tax credits to developers is absurd and an abdication of the City Council's and the IDA's responsibility to the taxpayers.

Ines Candrea who supports the need for more retail questions tax abatements and feels the city shouldn't be giving most of them. "Enough is enough," she said. No one is asking about how the original New Roc proposal had an office building which has instead been converted to apartments.

Steve Mayo, an attorney, business owner, and former Planning Board member, questions how decision making can be claimed to be independent in New Rochelle when it seems the City Council and IDA

are composed of some of the same people who preside over each. If New Rochelle wants some new thinking they should add some diversity to their boards. How about regular working people; an industrialist. Is it right to have city bureaucrats and politicians on the board? No wonder New Rochelle keeps making the same development mistakes.

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Education ? Gaming ? Government

How to Remember Names

Latimer Announces State Aid to

By Andy Wainer

Sound Shore Municipalities

Most of us forget names at one time or another. It can be embarrassing and off-putting,, socially. Learning and applying these useful techniques will not only help you to remember names more effectively, but you will be able to use the techniques to remember other things, as well. And, the techniques are fun to use! Basic Points Firstly, always repeat the person's name and say it out loud. This is an important reinforcement tool. It's also polite. If it's a difficult name to pronounce, ask the person to pronounce it for you. At the same time, mentally, repeat the name to yourself a few times. Also try to visualize the person in your mind's eye while you repeat their name. Lastly, either at that moment, or later on, write down the person's name, along with the date and event of meeting. Ask him or her for their business card to use as a reference and association. Associations

In your mind, or when you write the person's name down, create an association. For example, "Millie Chen, tall, black hair" or "Sam Smith, argyle sweater." In addition to appearance, you can use some of the following associations: ? Name of celebrity or historical figure (Moses, Wayne, Monroe) ? An occupation (Singer, Gardener, Bishop) ? A thing (Kane, Woods, Starling) ? Brand name (Ford, Campbell, Swift) ? Rhyme (Kwan ? Swan) ? Create an adjective to associate with the person: (Jaunty Jack, Beautiful Belinda) ? Connect the person to the event (Frank Lofton ? PTA meeting) Mnemonics

Mnemonics are memory tricks to help recall a series of items, including names. So, to help recall several names, you can create an Acronym, using the first letter of each name to spell a word. For example, Mary, Alice, Margaret, Evelyn = MAME. Or you can create an Acrostic Sentence, again using the first letter of each name, this time to form a sentence. An example is Fred, Lois, Pauline, Ida = Find little pickles immediately. Try to make the sentence easy to visualize. Conclusion

When you have a number of names to recall, such as when you join an organization of group, keep a list of the people you've met and review the names, using some of the above techniques, before you go. Practice makes perfect! In groups or clubs, or attending meetings or conferences, by the way, going early is helpful to get a head start on practicing your recalling name techniques. At social or business functions, you can listen to others being introduced, as well. These memory techniques are fun and practical to help recall names and other items or things. Try them, make it a challenge. Memory techniques can help you personally and professionally.

Andy Wainer is a Career Counselor in Westchester County,

with his own private practice, Career-Power (career-power.

com). He also teaches "Boost Your Memory Power" classes to students, adults, seniors and other groups (a daytime class is starting April 11th at WCC). Contact Andy at wainer9@ or 914-310-

5092.

ALBANY,NY--StateAssemblyman George Latimer (D-Westchester, 91st A.D.) has announced the 200809 schedule of direct state aid to Sound Shore municipalities in his district. The amounts represent a 3% increase for towns and villages, and a 4.8% increase for cities statewide. Previously, Governor David Paterson had announced plans to cut municipal aid by 2%; Assemblyman Latimer commented "that it is essential to cut state spending, but to do so in areas of aid to local governments simply winds up raising local property taxes. That is the worst of all possible results."

Assemblyman Latimer concluded

You may have noticed a large Con Edison presence throughout the Village in recent weeks. They are undertaking a major project to replace and upgrade feeder wires leading to the power station in Eastchester. The underground route extends from the Yonkers border on Palmer Avenue, around the traffic circles under the bridge and up the first half of Sagamore Road. The work on Palmer Road has been completed with close supervision by our Public Works Superintendent, Rocco Circosta. The Village was not satisfied with the condition of our pavement upon completion so Con Edison has agreed to repave the damaged areas of Palmer Road. The shrubbery and plantings that were damaged in the traffic circle will also be replaced by the utility and its subcontractor.

Unfortunately, a blockage in the underground feeder tube was found directly under the railroad bridge on Pondfield Road. The Village has requested the repair work be done at night to minimize the inconvenience. Next in the process will be the trenching of Sagamore Road from One Pondfield Road to Merestone Terrace. No work permit has been requested as yet by Con Edison but they do have a target date of April 15th for completion of the project. The Village staff will continue to monitor this work

that "New York State must be a partner with our local governments. They are providing the services that people see and appreciate: police, fire, sanitation, snow removal. We owe them our support."

Mayor's Column

By Mary C. Marvin Mayor of the Village of Bronxville

closely so that no public or private property is adversely impacted by the repair work. We are hopeful that this upgrade will decrease the frequent power outages we experienced last summer.

On other street related matters, we have asked traffic engineers to recommend improvements at the Kraft Avenue intersections at Park Place and Cedar Street. Long a source of concern to residents these two intersections are being studied to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety.

After a data review and site visits, our consultants are recommending a "raised table" area for the intersection at Park Place and Kraft Avenues. They have also suggested we consider a change of pavement texture within the box of the intersection so that pedestrians have a very defined area to walk across the street and motorists will reduce speed when traveling through the raised platform area. The raised area would only be a maximum of a few inches with appropriate tapers on either side of the intersection.

The end result of this pavement modification usually results in increased pedestrian safety because motorists realize it is a high pedestrian area and reduce speed accordingly.

At the Cedar Street intersection of Kraft Avenue, the engineers took particular note of the limited sight distance of motorists traveling northbound on Kraft Avenue to see both motorists and pedestrians exiting Cedar Street. To enhance and improve pedestrian safety at this intersection, they recommended the Village consider creating a curb line and continuous sidewalk on the westerly side of the intersection. The sidewalk and curbing would extend from the southern area of the train station and extend past the BAMS gas station area to reduce the width of the driveway and clearly define a sidewalk and pedestrian zone. It was also suggested that the driveway opening in front of Savannah Home Furnishings have a continuation of the sidewalk or a crosswalk treatment to tighten

up and restrict the layout of the intersection. The consultants further recommended that the Village consider providing a drop curb along this driveway area to reduce the amount of paved area and the appearance of an open and uncontrolled intersection.

In the coming months, the Trustees will consider these changes in consultation with the traffic engineers and our Police and Public Works Departments and your input is most welcome.

Empire City at Yonkers Raceway Unveils

"High Limit Lounge" in Gotham Palace

YONKERS, NY -- Empire City at Yonkers Raceway, the 5,300 video gaming machine emporium located just north of New York City, unveiled its brand-new "High Limit Lounge" with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, April 4.

General Manager Bob Galterio officially christened the newest amenity for Empire City players; located on the first floor of the

Gotham Palace. The public are

invited to attend.

The High Limit Lounge offers

the amenities of 88 favorite video

gaming

machines--including

video poker--as well as television

screens and comfortable seating

for high level players. Gaming

denominations range from $1

to $100. Players can also enjoy

a relaxed atmosphere, attentive

guests' services in a comfortable environment in the High Limit Lounge at Empire City.

"We are delighted to introduce the `High Limit Lounge' to our guests," Galterio said. "It is sure to be a popular Gotham Palace haven for our players as we continue to enhance Empire City."

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Horticulture

Crossroads: Guitar Festival 2007

From Page 1 Bill Murray co-hosts the all-

star extravaganza, which is at times hilarious, and other times just goofy, but it wouldn't be Bill Murray if it wasn't like this. For example; Murray started the show slinging a Stratocaster, and struck the chords and sang the vocals of Van Morrison's "Gloria," which was pretty funny. But then Clapton joins Murray onstage and strums some very powerful chords, leaves a jaw-dropped Murray (and the crowd) mesmerized.

Highlights include Sonny Landreth, who performs one track with his backing unit, and a second song where Clapton joins in and jams with Sonny. The great John McLauglin is allotted only one track, but he makes it a particularly strong and rocking statement on "Maharina."

Susan Tedeschi and The Derek Trucks Band covered Junior Wells and Mel London's "Little By Little." Tedeschi shows off some nice guitar chops, but is certainly not in the same league as her husband, but she makes up for it with her soulful vocal abilities. Up next is an amazing cover of Derek & The Domino's "Anyday," (my favorite track on the DVD,) which has a guitar-less Tedeschi staying on with the band, and sharing vocals with the dynamic and rapidly improving Mike Mattison. It's also neat to observe the footage of Clapton during this performance, as Eric seems to be thoroughly enjoying the Domino's cover, as the band delivers and ignites on an outstanding version of this "Layla & Other Love Songs" classic. Trucks literally explodes with his solo to the delight of everyone on stage, as well as to everyone in attendance. Johnny Winter then joins the Trucks unit covering Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited." Checkout Trucks who is obviously taking notes observing Johnny, as Winter slides across the frets on his Gibson Firebird.

Additional highlights include Hubert Sumlin and Jimmie Vaughan sitting in with The Robert Cray Band covering Howlin Wolf's "Sitting On Top Of The World," where Hubert provides the vocals. B. B. King is up next and nails "Paying The Cost To Be The Boss." But before B.B. launches into "Rock Me Baby," he takes a moment to pay homage to Clapton, which is truly

heartfelt and meaningful segment. Next up, and pleasantly surprising is Vince Gill who speeds along at breakneck speed on his guitar on "Sweet Thing." Vince is then is joined by the great Albert Lee who tears it up on "Country Boy." Sheryl Crow employs Gill & Lee on "If It Makes You Happy," where more pyrotechnics take place. Followed by a rousing version of "Tulsa Time" co-song by Crow and Clapton, which is another guitar dream as Eric, Albert, and Vince jam on mightily. Willie Nelson closes the first disc with "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" with Gill and Lee still working overtime, and "On The Road Again," with Crow returning, along with a tireless Vince Gill and Albert Lee.

John Mayer opens the second disc by proclaiming to the crowd "I just want everybody to know that every note that's coming out of my guitar today is dedicated to Mister B.B. King." Mayer performs "Belief" and "Gravity" from his current album, "Continuum," showing a lot guitar aficionado's that at times he can be nearly as qualified as anyone who graced the Crossroads stage that day.

Los Lobos is up next and rips into "Don't Worry Baby," followed by a seemingly out of place "Mas Y Mas." Jeff Beck was all smiles on an amazing version of "Cause We've Ended As Lovers." In between Beck's two songs Clapton makes comments about Jeff's playing and describes Beck's style, "as pulling the guitar," how true! Beck was aided by a dynamite band that included the intense drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, Jason Rebello on keyboards, (who could hear him?) and particularly adept lady bassist Tal Wilkenfeld. It's no wonder why Tal is one of the most sought after bass players out there today, (she's made a believer of me,) as Wilkenfeld is unbelievably talented, and has that natural sensibility that typically takes players many years her age to acquire. Interestingly, Tal has a similar look about her that is reminiscent of the young lady on the original album cover of Blind Faith's lone LP.

Eric Clapton and his band followed Beck with a rocking "Tell the Truth," "Little Queen of Spades," and a dramatic version (written by his old buddy; George

Harrison) of "Isn't It a Pity;" where Derek Trucks once again shows off his superlative slide playing.

Robbie Robertson sat in with Clapton's band on Bo Didley's "Who Do You Love," which was not very memorable. Steve Winwood joins Clapton for their quasi reunification of Blind Faith where "Presence of the Lord," "Can't Find My Way Home," and "Had To Cry Today," ensued, but by this time this set seemed somewhat anticlimactic. What faired better was a guitar slinging Winwood on "Dear Mr. Fantasy." Clapton came back on-stage with Winwood, and they closed their set with the obvious, "Crossroads."

Buddy Guy had the honor of headliner as he wrapped-up the night's festivities in really fine fashion with great renditions of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and "Damn Right I've Got the Blues." The evening appropriately concluded with Buddy leading the way in the Windy City, with "Sweet Home Chicago," where Clapton, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmie Vaughan, Johnny Winter, Derek Trucks, John Mayer, and a cast of thousands all joined in.

Don't forget to checkout the bonus tracks (which are just short snippets) from the Crossroads Village Stage, as there are some hot (un-credited in the liner notes) segments from Tab Benoit, Orianthi, Todd Wolfe, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, and one of my favorites Harvey Mandel, plus others.

Guitar player fans can now die and go to heaven after watching all of the incredible audio-video footage at Clapton's Crossroads 2007. I have to say that I hope that there will be many more of these Crossroads festivals in the not too distant future, and that we don't have to wait another three years for the next event, and video.

My apologies to those performers I have omitted, as there is only s so much space provided for this already lengthy review. All the more reason to run out and purchase a copy of this incredible assembly of talent. Owning this DVD is a "true value," when you consider the cost of purchasing this double disc, compared to four hours + of music included, which is most often performed at the very highest level.

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of Engineering and Science through the application of math and science skills they have learned in high schools in actually designing and building robots for competition. By structuring the teams like small companies, students gain experience which will help them transition into the real working world. We have been fortunate at Saunders to have several dedicated teachers willing to spend long hours mentoring the students in this endeavor. We were also lucky to have great sponsors and mentors to really help ensure our success. Our first competition

was at the Connecticut Regional in Hartford CT March 14-15th. The team was excited to take home their first award, The Rookie Inspiration Award

These students hope to get a "road show" started soon to show elementary school student how math and science can be fun. They will also be showing how a mixed group of students can each bring something useful to the project. Every year Dean Kamen gives a "homework project." This year's homework was to encourage Community Participation. It is

your chance to not only see some awesome robots competing but an opportunity to catch High School students doing good things. To get more history and see the project, visit . As a parent of a student involved in this project I am continually impressed and proud, but I think YOU will also be amazed! If you didn't make it down to NYC, archived webcasts that can be found at: http:// robotics.arc.events/2008_ frcwebcasts.php#webcasts.

Spring into the Season

Senator Klein Sponsors Free Annual Gardening Classes at the New York Botanical Gardens

BRONX, NY-Senator Klein will once again offer free gardening classes to the residents of the 34th Senate District. Spring into the season with a plethora of classes taught by experts in Horticulture: A Tropical New York Paradise, Containerized Trees, Shady Gardens, and New and Interesting Annuals. Participants will enjoy an interesting and relaxing experience punctuated by a complimentary packet of sunflower seeds.

Classes are conducted at the New York Botanical Garden, 200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard, The Bronx, NY, on April 12 and 19, and May 3 and 10, from 10 a.m. through 12:00 Noon. The classes are open to residents of the 34th Senate District.

Registration is required and space is limited. Apply for your registration form and detailed course description by calling the Senator's office at (800) 718-2039.

NYC Ducks Add Mascot

From Page 1

"We have heard our customers. Our customers refer to it as a duck and identify with the duck name more readily then the Splash Tours name, and we agree. If it rides like a duck and splashes like a duck, then it's a duck," said Tom Lewis, President, Gray Line New York Sightseeing. "But it's a duck tour like no other."

Captain Henry was introduced in conjunction with the new Duck theme to visitors at the promotional events. Captain Henry was dressed as Henry Hudson and outfitted with a tri-cornered captains hat, long coat, and boots.

In addition to a new name and a new mascot, the Duck fleet itself will be expanded and rebranded. The Duck fleet meets rigid safety and environmental standards and has been designed to evoke the memory of Henry Hudson's famous ship, The Half Moon.

The NYC Ducks route starts in Times Square, on the east side of Broadway between 47th and 48th Streets and navigates the streets of Manhattan to the waters of the Hudson River. Along the way, entertaining and informative tour guides point out some of New York City's world-

famous sites. At the edge of the

Hudson, the Duck will enter the

NYC Ducks Theater for an

exhilarating

multi-media

experience, simulating Henry

Hudson's journey, complete with

the sights and sounds ? the rushing

wind and other surprises ? of an

Atlantic sea voyage.

Then the Duck splashes into the

Hudson River for an explorer's

eye view of the New York skyline,

something Henry Hudson never

saw. After returning to land the

Duck travels back to Times Square.

The total trip time is 75 minutes.

Ducks can accommodate 44

customers or shipmates plus two

crewmembers. The new Duck Fleet

was introduced on April 4th and the

land and water Duck explorations

will operate through October, and

may extend through November depending on weather conditions.

"This partnership between Gray Line, the nation's premier sightseeing bus operator, and NY Waterway, with their 20year maritime history of leisure cruises and commuter ferry service, assures NYC Ducks' customers an exciting and memorable experience," said Arthur E. Imperatore, Jr., a managing member of New York Splash Tours, LLC.

Special introductory NYC Ducks fares are $19 for adults and $9 for children 3 to 11 years old. Customers can purchase tickets online at , with an authorized Gray Line New York Sightseeing, or NYC Ducks Sales Associate, or call 1-888-8DUCKS-0 (1-888-838-2570).

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GENTLE YOGA WORKSHOP 1PM Gramatan AARP @ Sinai Free Synagogue Route 22, Mount Vernon

AUTHOR BOOK READING 3PM "Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley" Vincent T. Daquino

CLERGY CONFERENCE 9AM-12PM "Ministering to the Caregiver" 8:30AM Registration & Continental Breakfast

STROKE PREVENTION SCREENINGS 9AM-5PM conducted by Life Line Radiology in recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month

All events held at Westchester Rehab unless otherwise noted. Please phone 914.699.1600x337 for more info.

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Community ? Health ? In Memoriam

Westchester's Barrier Breakers Shine Again

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seasons in conference play and have been consistently ranked in the National Top 25.

The United Spinal Nets Wheelchair Basketball Team has been in existence since World War II. Paralyzed Veterans started the adaptive sport of wheelchair basketball and established a team in New Jersey. Over the years, the New Jersey based team has participated at the highest level and

even won a National Championship in 1956. Today, the United Spinal Nets have an adult team that is ranked in the Top 25 in the United States.

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester's mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with Cerebral Palsy and other developmental disabilities. For more information about Cerebral Palsy of Westchester,

visit the Website.

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester's Barrier Breakers' Wheelchair Basketball team is open to children with disabilities between the ages of 10 and 21, who reside in Westchester County. Team members have the opportunity to build confidence, develop social skills, express themselves through sports and enjoy the spirit of competition.

Registrants Sought for 2008 U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship for the Independence Cup

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Sonar (triplehanded); and Ideal 18 (doublehanded).

The first three classes of boats will be used in the 2008 Paralympic Games in China. Ideal 18s will be used for the first time in this championship as the "green fleet" for sailors new to the event and those who may be less experienced. Ideal 18s will be provided by the host clubs, American Yacht Club and Larchmont Yacht Club.

Registration for the championship is open to any sailor with a physical disability, provided that they meet event eligibility requirements. Past participants have included quadriplegics, paraplegics and amputees, as well as individuals with multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, polio and ALS. Sailors interested in competing should visit the official event website at championships/adult/ usic for further information and registration details.

The winner receives US Sailing's Chandler Hovey, Jr. Trophy, named for "Buzz" Hovey. Hovey was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1947, but continued to race actively -- with able-bodied sailors -- until he retired from the racing circuit in 1981.

The inaugural Independence Cup took place in 1990 and the event has been held annually since then. For the past decade, the Chicago Yacht Club hosted the Independence Cup regatta. Beginning this year, the Championship will be hosted by different sailing organizations around the country every year to expand awareness of disabled sailing and encourage disabled individuals to take up the sport.

"Sailing is one of the only sports in the world where disabled athletes can compete with able-bodied people as equal competitors," said Regatta Co-Chair Bill Sandberg. "These competitors are sailors, first and foremost. They just happen to have a disability."

Since the 1980s, US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport in the U.S., has actively supported sailboat racing among physically challenged sailors. In many cases, adaptive aids are used and modifications made to equipment on board the boats to minimize disability and maximize ability.

The American Yacht Club (AYC) was founded in 1883 in New York City and this year is celebrating its 125 anniversary. Originally a club for steam yachts, AYC is now a premier sailing and racing club. In the past, Club members have been America's Cup Defenders, Trans-Atlantic, and Bermuda Race winners. AYC sailors have been Long Island Sound, North American and World Champions in a number of classes. They have competed in the Olympics and captured Olympic medals - most recently in 1996 when Courtenay Becker-Dey took a bronze in the Europe class. Four AYC skippers have won the U.S. Women's

Sailing Championship. AYC is proud to promote yacht design and prominent sailboat designers such as Bill Tripp and the Herreshoffs are or have been members. Located at the tip of Milton's Point in Rye, New York, the club currently boasts about 900 members.

The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing) is the national governing body for sailing. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, the organization provides leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States. US Sailing offers training and education programs for instructors and race officials, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, issues offshore rating certificates, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including National Championships and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Teams. For more information, please visit

.

Blythedale Children's Hospital to Hold

Blood Drive on Friday, April 18

Valhalla, NY (April 2008) Blythedale Children's Hospital along with Hudson Valley Blood Services will hold a Blood Drive at the Hospital on Friday, April 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms A and B. The Hospital is located at 95 Bradhurst Avenue in Valhalla, NY. All those interested in donating blood can make a blood donation appointment with Ann Woodcock, Director of Volunteer Services, by calling (914) 592-7138, ext. 428 or via email at annw@blythedale. org. To be eligible to donate blood, you must meet the following requirements: ? Be between 16 (with parent consent) and 76 years of age.

? Weigh at least 110 pounds. ? Wait at least 56 days between whole blood donations. ? Be in good health, without recent infection, acute illness or surgery. ? No tattoos or body piercing (unless piercing was done under sterile conditions) within the last 12 months. ? Eat and drink before donating. ? Bring I.D. and know your social security number, or bring your signed NYBC donor card. ? Most medications do not disqualify you from donating. ? Anyone with medical eligibility questions can call (800) 688-0900. About Blythedale

Founded more than 100 years ago, Blythedale Children's Hospital

has been a leader in developing innovative, multi-disciplinary inpatient and ambulatory programs, as well as a community resource for children with a variety of medical concerns and their families. Through its inpatient and day hospital programs, Blythedale Children's Hospital treats more than 300 children daily, making it one of the largest children's services in New York State. In addition, the Hospital provides diagnosis and treatment for hundreds of outpatients with a wide range of medical difficulties.

For more information about Blythedale Children's Hospital,

visit

Westchester Rehab Introduces

Alzeimer's & Dementia Program

Specially designed in-house day program offers soothing and comforting environment for residents living with Alzheimer's disease

and other memory disorders.

Mount Vernon, New York ?- March 26. 2008 -? Westchester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is pleased to announce the grand opening of "Our Place," a program designed to achieve memory enrichment and positive social interactions for their residents living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. By building in memory cues and naturally familiar settings, Our Place strives to create physical surroundings that eliminate the sources of frustration these residents would normally experience, while supporting independent actions and personal choice. Meaningful

activities promote a rhythm of belonging, while conversations incorporate the residents' definition of reality. Music and art are incorporated on a daily basis to expand the range of communication. Most importantly, positive reactions, reinforcement and redirection calm difficult behaviors.

Individually designed care plans ensure our appropriate response to residents'changing needs. The staff is specially trained in therapeutic approaches to personal interactions, activities, and personal care. In order to continuously upgrade skills, educational programs are

being planned with staff from neighboring facilities as well as with the Alzheimer's Association.

For further information, please phone Kristen Guarnieri at 914.699.1600, extension 324.

Westchester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is committed to helping those recovering from injury or illness achieve their highest possible level of independence and return home as quickly as it is safe for them to do so. For directions or further information, please phone

914.699.1600.

The Wartburg Celebrates

National Nutrition Month

MOUNT VERNON, NY -- National Nutrition Month, March 2008, is an education and information campaign of the American Dietetic Association that focuses on the importance of combining good eating habits with appropriate physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. ADA also uses National Nutrition Month to promote its members as creditable sources for timely and scientific nutritional information. Pictured (L to R): Lisa Jackson,

Mark Shanske; Roger St. Clair; Chef Roger Weidemann; and

Garland Phillips.

Beverly Burns, a life long Yonkers resident passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008. She was born on February 10, 1947, in Yonkers, to James Sr. & Dorothy (Roach) Burns. She was raised and educated locally in Yonkers. Beverly worked for Dr. Audrey Randolph in White Plains for over 20 years; she was still working there at the time of her death. Beverly was very dedicated to all the children in her life especially her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her loving brother and sisters Jimmy (Marian) Burns, of Yonkers, Dottie Ragonesi, of Yonkers, Jackie Moynihan, of Putnam Valley; her adored and cherished many nieces and nephews. Services were conducted in private. Donations can be made in Beverly's memory to the New England Center for Autism, 133 Turnpike Road, South Borough, MA 01752. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703, (914) 965-5488, .

George E. Burton, Sr. of Yonkers died on Monday, March 24, 2008, at age 64. Born on November 21, 1943, to George and Mary (Williams) Burton, in N.Y.C. He attended local schools and graduated from the College of St. Paul, in Virginia. Mr. Burton was the Gym Instructor at Leake & Watts School in Yonkers for the last 11 years and was currently working at the time of his death. On January 9, 1981, he married Frankie Peak in Yonkers; she survives. George was very involved in the Yonkers Department of Recreation. Besides his wife Frankie, he is survived by six children Edward, George Jr., Shannon, Melody, Brand, Burton, and Melissa Carrington. He is also

survived by eight grandchildren and one great grandchild and four sisters Veronica Dawson, Cheryle McIver, Kristine Work, and Adrianne Mitchell. Visiting hours were held on Friday, March 28, 2008. Funeral Service were conducted that same evening.. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703, (914) 965-5488, .

Grace J. Conroy, (nee Thomas), a lifelong Yonkers resident, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at St. John's Riverside Hospital. She was 77 years old. She was born on March 4, 1931, to Raymond & Grace Mulchinock Thomas in Yonkers where she was raised and educated, graduating from Sacred Heart High School. Mrs. Conroy was employed in the mortgage department at the Eastchester Savings Bank, in Mt. Vernon, for thirty years until her retirement in 1979. She was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church. Her sister, Mary Jane, said, "she enjoyed her family and spending holidays with them." On April 19, 1953, she married her first husband, William Swantek, in Sacred Heart Church. Mr. Swantek died March 23, 1989. On January 16, 1990, she married her second husband, Thomas Conroy, in Sacred Heart Church. Mr. Conroy died on October 16, 2002. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Jane Pohorence, and her husband, Paul of Yonkers, and Lorraine Deyo, of Hollywood, FL, and a step daughter, Kathy Mead, of Dallas, TX. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. She was pre-deceased by a brother, Raymond Thomas. Visitation was held at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Sacred

In Memoriam

Heart Church on Friday, April 4, 2008. Interment followed at St. Mary's Cemetery. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703, (914) 9655488, .

Church on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Interment at Calverton National Cemetery. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703, (914) 965-5488, .

Gustave Drexler, of Yonkers died on Saturday, March 22, 2008. Born in Yonkers to Augustine and Helen (Glynn) Drexler in Yonkers where he was raised and educated. Gus was the former superintendent of St. Joseph Cemetery in Yonkers for many years. Mr. Drexler is survived by his sisters, Mary Alice Drexler, and Ruth Ann Delmerico, and his sister in law, Lorraine (Bruno) Drexler, of New City. He was pre-deceased by his brothers, Robert, Donald, Francis, and Eugene Drexler, and his sister, Ellen Federighi. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours were held at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703, (914) 965-5488, .

Donald L. Duernberger of Yonkers died on Friday, March 28, 2008, at age 62. He was a mechanic for S & J Auto Service on Saw Mill River Road in Yonkers for many years. Donald served his country proudly in the U.S. Armed Forces. Survivors include three children, Donald Duernberger, Catherine Genshino, and Ashley Duernberger. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Justin, Joseph, and Elizabeth. Visiting hours were held at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Monday, March 31, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart

Alice Dillmann Kallop, 82, a lifelong Yonkers resident, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2008, at St. John's Hospital after a courageous struggle with cancer surrounded by her family. Alice was born on January 2, 1926, to the late Isabella (Stavert) and Nicholas Dillmann. A 1944 graduate of Commerce High School, Alice majored in business. On September 23, 1950, Alice married Roy H. Kallop at the Park Hill First Reformed Church in Yonkers. She enjoyed a long career as a secretary at South Presbyterian Church in Yonkers and North Yonkers Community Church. Alice will always be remembered as a dedicated volunteer spending countless hours as a Christian Endeavor Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Boy and Girl Scout Leader, and a member of the Board of Trustees at the YWCA, and Park Hill First Reformed Church. She was also an officer and member of the Ladies Fellowship Club at the Park Hill Church, and a member of Church Woman United. Alice belonged to the Missionary Society and Sixty Plus Club at the North Yonkers Community Church. Alice gave freely of her time and secretarial talents to the Yonkers Council of Churches where she was honored for her service in 1999. She volunteered as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at St. John's Riverside Hospital. A woman of many talents, her hobbies included bowling, calligraphy, cartoon art, watching golf, reading, and traveling. She enjoyed spending

time with her family and beloved cats. Alice was a woman of deep faith and enjoyed spiritual retreats with her husband Roy, at Warwick, NY. Alice was predeceased by her infant son David Roy, sisters Agnes Van Aken, Isabelle DeMinco, Elinor Clinton, and brothers Thomas and Nicholas Dillmann. Her husband Roy, sister Lorraine McManus, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and friends survive her. The family received visitors on Friday, March 28, 2008 at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home. Funeral Services conducted at the North Yonkers Community Church on Saturday, March 29, 2008. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703, (914) 965-5488, .

Robert G. Matthews formerly of Yonkers and Valhalla died on Friday, March 21, 2008, at his mother's home in Titusville, Florida, at the age of 77, after a long fight with cancer. He was born on September 30, 1930, to Albert and Mildred (Guernsey) Matthews in Yonkers where he was raised and graduated from Roosevelt H.S. and became an avid New York Mets fan. Mr. Matthews was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union # 501 for over forty years. He was predeceased by his two wives Joan Ripley, and Elizabeth Rehm. Besides his mother, he is survived by 6 children: Robert Matthews, of New Mexico, Joseph Pace, of Malone, NY, Maureen Tostanoski, of Valhalla, NY, Karen Clare, of Raleigh, NC, Laura Ford, of Cranston, NJ, and Kathleen Matthews, of Garwood, NJ. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren,

his brother Albert Matthews of Yorktown, NY, and his sister Lois Janson, of North Carolina. Visiting hours were held at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial was in Holy Name of Jesus Church, Valhalla, on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703, (914) 9655488, .

Cammie A. Tickell Jr. of Yonkers died on Sunday, March 23, 2008, at age 67. Born on January 24, 1941, to Cammie and Nell (Owsiany) Tickell in Yonkers where he was raised and graduated from Gorton High School. Mr. Tickell worked as a machinist for Phelps Dodge Corp. for over 10 years, retiring in 1976. On July 15, 1961, he married Sharon Barnett in Christ the King Church; she survives. Cammie was a member of the North Yonkers Boys and Girls Club, where he was both a coach and an umpire. He also was an avid fisherman, especially at the Croton Reservoir. Besides his wife Sharon, he is survived by his son Cammie (Jean) Tickell III, and his grandson Jack, and two sisters, Nell Matera, of South Carolina, and Jimmie Black, of Arizona. He was predeceased by his son John Tickell, who died in 1985. Visiting hours were held at the Whalen & Ball F.H. on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Services were held at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Rev. David Lothrop officiating, interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703, (914) 965-5488, .

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