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Learn About Essential Oils At Wellness One In East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Join Wellness One of South Bergen on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 7 p.m. at 186 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, when it hosts Wendy Jones-Epstein in a talk about essential oils. Epstein will discuss what essential oils are, and how they can be used to create non-toxic, high functioning products to support a family’s wellness. The evening includes a "Make and Take" where Wendy will empower participants with a step-by-step hands on workshop to make natural, non-toxic product to bring home. Space is limited. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 15, at 201-933-3040.

by Nicole Briggs

01/12/2016

Obituaries

Barbara M. Huard, 88, Millbrook Resident MILLBROOK, N.Y. – Barbara M. Huard, of Millbrook, formerly of Poughkeepsie, died Saturday, Jan. 9. She was 88. She was born in Lawrence, Mass., Dec. 3, 1927, to Albert Perrault and Gwendolyn Fallon. She was formerly employed in the Capital Building in Boston, Massachusetts, as a legal secretary. She enjoyed reading, playing Bridge, and most of all, her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children Cynthia Huard of Bristol, Vt.; Diane Huard of Fuquay Varina, N. C.; Mark Huard of Poughkeepsie; Gwendolyn Taylor and her husband, Al, of Staatsburgh; and Eugene Huard of Fuquay Va…

by Nicole Briggs

01/12/2016

Police & Fire

Letter: Westport Police Thank Community For Toy Donations WESTPORT, Conn. – The Westport Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email westport@dailyvoice.com. The members of the Westport Police Union and Westport Police Benevolent Association would like to extend our sincere gratitude for the bountiful contributions we received during our 2015 Holiday Toy Drive. Year after year, we are able to say how tremendously successful our drive is and we are happy to say again, this year was no different. Because of our donors’ charitableness and commitment to this cause, we were able to donate…

by Westport Police Department

01/12/2016

News

Letter: Darien Parks & Rec Thanks Community For Taking Weed Beach Survey DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email darien@dailyvoice.com. I want to thank the Darien community for being very proactive by answering our recent Weed Beach Expansion survey that was introduced to the public this past fall. We had an outstanding response, with 2,105 completed surveys. The data collected has helped to pinpoint what residents of this community are looking for with the opportunity to expand Weed Beach. Many of the questions in the survey also provided areas for residents to comment…

by Pamela Gery

01/12/2016

Obituaries

Mark Charles Schmidt, 65, Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Mark Charles Schmidt, a former 911 operator for the City of Bridgeport, died Saturday, Jan. 9, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was 65. He was a son, brother, uncle and friend. A lifelong resident of Bridgeport, he was born Nov. 23, 1950, at the same moment as the Central/Harding football kickoff on Thanksgiving Day. Not surprising this led to a lifelong interest in football. He especially celebrated and commiserated the wins and losses of his favorite team, the NY Giants. He enjoyed Don Rickles and Rodney Dangerfield and loved to quote funny lines from many comedies …

by Nicole Briggs

01/12/2016

Neighbors

'Dream Team' Boosts Rye YMCA Youth Programs RYE, N.Y. – Rye YMCA programs for children, families and teens received a shot of adrenaline in 2015 with the addition of three new staff members who bring energy, passion and fresh ideas to the Y’s youth offerings. Much of the new programming and activities are being led by John Rice, the Y’s camp, family and teen director; Kelly Lewin, child care director; and Brendan Smith, sports coordinator. Rice began his Y career as a 12-year-old volunteer in the Woodbury YMCA’s aquatics program. He went on to serve as a camp counselor, lifeguard, swim instructor and swim team coach. Rice graduated…

by Nicole Briggs

01/12/2016

Obituaries

Sophie Ellen Dinter, 96, Port Chester Resident PORT CHESTER, N.Y. – Sophie Ellen Dinter, of Port Chester, died Sunday, Jan. 10. She was 96. Born Sohpia Zimish in Biseger, Pa., she moved to New York City in 1938, studied nursing and received her LPN certificate. While living in the city, she met and married Paul Dinter. When gas and rubber rationing in World War II prevented their commuting from the Bronx to their war defense jobs at Homelite, they moved to Port Chester in 1942. After her husband returned from his naval service in 1946, he became first a distributor, then a wholesaler with Arnold Bakers, and Dinter began working at Unit…

by Nicole Briggs

01/12/2016

Obituaries

James B. Wright, 84, Former Westport Resident GUILFORD, Conn. – James (Jim) B. Wright, of Guilford and a former Westport resident, died Wednesday, Dec. 30 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He was 84. He was born in Burlington, Wash., to Dave Hansen Wright and Mabel Brooks Wright Onkels. He grew up in Concrete, where he was a Boy Scout, an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He graduated as valedictorian from Concrete High School. He enlisted in the Air Force and was assigned to the Philippines, where he was a B29 radar operator. He transferred to ArmyOCS in EI Paso, Texas, and graduated as a second lieutenant with…

by Nicole Briggs

01/12/2016

News

Wilton Recognized At Clean Energy Communities Awards Ceremony WILTON, Conn. –The Town of Wilton was recognized as a silver award recipient for its participation in the nationally recognized Clean Energy Communities program, an Energize Connecticut initiative that provides incentives to cities and towns to support energy efficiency and renewable energy. Wilton received its award for meeting the following goals: Met both energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements of Clean Energy Communities Pledge Currently benchmarking all municipal and school buildings 1,301 (21 percent) homes have participated in residential energy-saving programs 91 (11 p…

by Nicole Briggs

01/12/2016

Events

Stamford's Ferguson Library Presents Film Series, Festival STAMFORD, Conn. – The Ferguson Library in Stamford will be screening new films throughout January. In addition to the library’s Third Thursday @ One monthly film series, the Andrew Gale Film Series will begin in January and the Annual International Short Film Festival will return for its 10th year. Also in January, The Ferguson Library, Stamford MLK Committee and Urban League of Southwestern CT will host a special film screening and discussion of the documentary “Leaving Selma.” Andrew Gale Film Series Wednesday at 1 p.m. – “Boulevard.” A long-married bank employee unwittingly sets the …

by Nicole Briggs

01/11/2016

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