Monday, January 11, 2010
by Daniel W. Papes

Theodore Constantine Papes, Jr., 81, died peacefully in his sleep on January 8, 2010 .  He will be forever known as a loving husband, father, grandfather, philanthropist, and executive. 

May 29, 2009

On Tuesday, May 22,  Ed Hart, beloved former principal of Horace Greeley High School, passed away peacefully in his sleep. The family will hold visitation hours today, Friday, May 29, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Beecher Funeral Home, 418 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, New York.

There will be a funeral mass on Saturday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John and St. Mary’s in the upper church. Burial will be at Fair Ridge Cemetery on Quaker Road, next to his beloved Joan. The family requests that donations be made to the Horace Greeley Scholarship Fund or the Lewy Body Foundation.

April 24, 2009
by Molly Nolan

Editor’s note: Edward Habermann, a stalwart of the New Castle community passed away this week. As a tribute to him, we offer this personal essay written by Molly Nolan, a Greeley grad. Molly Nolan is a senior at the University of Vermont majoring in English. She grew up very closely with the Habermann family and has always been inspired by Dr. Habermann’s life. She wrote this article for a journalism seminar at American University in 2007, to honor his achievements.

Edward Habermann sits casually and comfortably in his leather swivel chair looking quite dapper for 73 years of age. On this sunny March day, the prominent doctor’s face wears over 40 years of medical experience with big, blue, concerned eyes trained to spot those in need of his help and an overall serene demeanor, a sign of his confidence and success. But Habermann has created far more than a successful medical career since his graduation from Upstate Medical Center in 1959 – he has created a life where prosperity goes far beyond work as a well established doctor, spilling over into family, coaching sports, and teaching, among many other things.

Bachmann appears tomorrow night, Sat., Aug. 14 at the Towne Crier, in Pawling, N.Y.
August 13, 2010
by Bill Bachmann

I first played at the Towne Crier back in the late Seventies. I was, of course, only two at the time! The location then was in Beekman, New York in an old general store.  After all these years, it is still owned by Phil Ciganer, but is now located in Pawling, New York. The cafe is extremely charming and cozy, the food is always amazing . . . and the desserts are unparalleled. 

Five tulip trees rising from one base meet again in one canopy
This Wednesday’s Excursion (Aug. 18): A Sunset Walk at Whippoorwill Park
Monday, August 16, 2010
by Martin Stankiewicz

I think exploring new places brings out the Lewis and Clark in all of us. It excites our senses and stirs a wide range of emotion, from fatigue and uncertainty, to triumph and tranquility. Many of us long to travel to faraway, exotic places to experience and see new things, but it can be just as refreshing to explore our own New Castle backyard. 

An eight-year-old customer pats a four-pound Mrs. Houseworth heirloom tomato.
Tour Sundial Farms by slide-show, in Photo Gallery
June 30, 2010
by Christine Yeres

Just west of the Taconic Parkway, along Route 134 (called Croton Dam Road by then) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day except Monday, you’ll find propped Sundial Farm Perennials’ brightly painted shout-out that CORN, TOMATOES and CUKES are in plentiful supply right now.

Officer Shelby Pileggi, Sgt. Heather Rudisill, Officer Eduardo Pazmino; see slide show of the day in Photo Gallery
July 30, 2010
by Christine Yeres

Yesterday, in full noonday sun in front of the Bell school, the New Castle Police Officers’ Police Benevolent Association hosted a Bike Safety presentation, hot dog lunch and bike raffle for the town’s Camp Adventure kids.  “The PBA has been doing this for the past 15 years, at least,” said PBA President Estuardo Pazmino. “In our 15 minute bike safety talk we emphasize how important it is to make sure the bike is safe to ride, to wear proper close-toed shoes and bright clothing, and to wear their helmets properly.  We touch also on rules of the road.”

July 2, 2010

Chappaqua resident Norbert (aka Norberto) Goldberg will be one of the featured local artists performing in the upcoming Pleasantville Music Festival on July 10.  The festival includes many top-name groups such as Jakob Dylan (Bob’s son), The Bacon Brothers, and Rusted Root as well as many other Westchester-based bands playing a wide range of music on three different stages. 

Tuesday, July 6, 2010
by Marci Garson

It’s raining chocolate.  Now that’s my idea of an ideal weather forecast.  Especially if it’s drizzling white, milk and dark chocolate over organic cashews, almonds and pecans flavored with 100% organic spices.

July 9, 2010
by Susie Pender

Despite the heat, or perhaps, thanks to the heat, the Second Annual Douglas Road Fourth of July Lemonade Stand raised over $1000 to fight childhood cancer. Under the auspices of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a not-for-profit foundation that fights childhood cancer “one cup at a time,” the Raath girls of Douglas Road, Sophie, Ella and Lily, raised $617 at their lemonade stand and the remaining $383 through online donations. Donations can still be made by clicking HERE .

July 9, 2010
by Judy Ward

July Fourth may have come close to breaking a temperature record, but that did not deter over 60 Chappaqua bicyclists from enjoying either a 15 or 30-mile ride among the rolling hills of Dutchess County in the fourth annual bike-a-thon for Lung Cancer Alliance.  Upon completion of the ride, cyclists were greeted with a tray of cool sliced watermelon.  This refreshing palate-pleaser was followed by a buffet lunch in the big barn at beautiful Meadowland Farm.  As in past years, it proved to be a day filled with camaraderie, fun and great exercise.  Participants in the bike-a-thon raised over $7000, all of which went directly to Lung Cancer Alliance.

July 2, 2010
by Olga Seham

I’ve been reading the on-line comments about the Greeley graduation speeches and some of those comments – especially the anonymous ones – strike me as a little bit ugly, kind of hot-tempered and snarky. 

Ella and Sophie on a break; more photos inside
July 2, 2010
by Susie Pender

Last July, the three Raath girls from Douglas Road –Sophia, Ella and Lily – spent the morning of the Fourth of July screaming. “Lemonade! LEMONADE FOR SALE!” they shouted at every pedestrian, bike rider, jogger and car that happened along Douglas Road in the vicinity of their Roaring Brook bus stop at the corner of Park Drive.

July 2, 2010
by Debra Rosenbloom

Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club, the first membership-owned pool club in New Castle, turns 50 this year. Research on the founding of the club, conducted in preparation for the celebration of this milestone at the club’s annual July 4 barbeque, turned up several interesting facts. Who knew, for example, that the “foundations” of CST, as it is fondly referred to by its members, include railroad ties scavenged from the construction of the Pan Am building?

July 2, 2010
by Christine Yeres

Hey, who’s got a metal detector and wants to earn a quick $250? Or maybe you’re the “go to” person when anything is lost? A certain Chappaqua baseball dad could really use your help.

June 18, 2010
by Laura Desmarais

Saturday, June 12, at 0900 hours, “Operation Cookie Drop” commenced, and it was a huge success.  Alison Bergman, the Girl Scout leader from Ardsley who coordinated the event, reported that nearly 50,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were donated from the five counties making up Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, the local Girl Scout Council to which the Chappaqua Girl Scouts belong.

June 11, 2010
by Christine Yeres

At Westorchard on Wednesday evening, June 10, Boy Scout Troop 1 celebrated the elevation of three of its own to the rank of Eagle Scout. Gordon Seltzer, Philip Sieverding and Russell Sparks completed service projects on behalf of New Castle to earn this highest honor.

In Read more, see a video of Amelia and her mom
June 11, 2010

Mount Kisco Child Care Center (MKCCC) will host the First Annual Jane H. Beusman Children’s Fund Celebration on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.. The event will take place at the Saw Mill Club, 77 Kensico Drive, Mount Kisco, N.Y.