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2006 Article Index

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December 2006

DECEMBER 14

New Dreidel House Spins in Larchmont

Residents Weigh In on Adding "Legacy" Field at Flint Park

School Lunch Program Gets off to a Rocky Start

Latimer Announces $50K for Larchmont Tunnel

School Prep to Begin at Birth

Chatsworth Forges Bond With Afghan Orphans

LAC Helps Refurbish Nicaraguan School

Jewish Ctr Throws Christmas Party for Immigrants

Holiday Eldercare Tips

Also: Get Essentials Delivered Fast

"Quilts" Warm the Halls of Murray Avenue School

Beth Emeth To Host Israeli Film Fest

BOOK REVIEW: Rumspringa

CAREER DOCTOR:
Can An Introvert Become Assertive?


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Fried Indian Bread Puffs


LETTERS:
-Kudos on Slavery Site & Lectures
-Neighbors Invited to Trinity House Dec 17


OBITUARIES
-Bellaire
-Verschoor
-Albert
-Watson
-Loughman


UPDATE: More Care Boxes to Troops: Dec 17

DECEMBER 7

Last Minute Blitz Sends Care Boxes to Troops: Dec 10

2007 Town Budget Would Up Taxes 5.3%

NRochelle Mayor in Mam'k on Development

Local Slaves "Recaptured" After 220 Yrs.

Slavery & the Making of America - At MHS Dec 15

Coords Family Makes Gift To Larchmont Library

A to Z Larchmont: Murray Lesson in Community

The A to Z Larchmont Book

"Seussical" Brightens MAS Stage

1st Reading of Wanshel Play: Dec 8

PH Gala to Honor Mamk's "Capote Team" Feb 10

Jingle Bell Race Warms Sts. J&P Runners

CAREER DOCTOR:
Retirement Is Boring!


LETTERS:
-Neighbors Invited to Trinity House Dec 17


OBITUARIES
-Passalaqua
-Weinberg
-Huber
-Abrahamsen
-Monson
-Montecalvo
-Mercurio


Calendar: Dec 10 Skate With Santa & Firefighters Toy Drive


November 2006

NOVEMBER 30

VOL Massage Parlor Raided; 2 Charged With Prostitution

Officials Discuss Tri-Muni Ways to Cut Costs, Improve Service

Renowned Historian John Hope Franklin at MHS

Nanny Blog "Tattles" on Local Caregivers

Larchmonter is "Teacher of Year" for Blind

Local Cyclist Opens "L Train" Spin Gym

Students Fill in As Chess Pieces at MHS

Peter Pan Flies in for Central's 10th Yr On Stage

LWV Hosts Free HBO Film Ironjawed Angels: Dec 1 4

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Rustic Pumpernickel Bread


CAREER DOCTOR:
I am Considering Downward Mobility


LETTERS:
-Vote Change May be "Real Mess"

OBITUARIES
-Troy
-Baragwanath
-Ruggiero

NOVEMBER 16

Ruling: Mam'k Village Discriminated Against Hispanics

Larchmont Vote Moved to One Spot in March

Also: Board Seeks Input on New Flint Field

Children's Library to Get Major Redo

Fierce Bidding on Historical Ducks Raises $42K

"Drunken Girlhood" Talk Helps Parents More Than Students

Murray 5th Graders "Sell" Their States

Mamk Songwriter At Watercolor: Nov 29

TEEN HEALTH: The Buzz on Caffeine

CAREER DOCTOR:
Being A Healing Force At Work

LETTERS:
-Grass Growing on School Roof?
-Solar Articles Timely, Useful
-Let Verizon Compete With Cable


OBITUARIES
-Bernstein
-Dyer
-Prenty

NOVEMBER 9

Mamk Village Dems Sweep Trustee Election: Results

VOL Studies New Turf Field in Flint Park

Residents Question Proposed Palmer Apts

Proposal to Double, Update Mamk Library

1st Look at 5-Yr. Building Plan for Schools

Hispanic Census Grows; Community Takes Steps

Downed Soldier Missing From Memorials?

Calendar: Veterans Day Observance

Ironmen Raise $240K & Win Challenge

Local Runners Complete NYC Marathon

350 Diners At Central's Pasta Night

2 Awards This Week For Author E.Kolbert

Larchmont Library Cares What You Think

Historical Ducks at Auction: Nov 18

Oh, Christmas Tree at St. John's 80th Bazaar

Rise in Firefighter Recruits; More Wanted

CAREER DOCTOR:
Are You Burned Out?


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Quick, Easy Ice Cream Cake


LETTERS:
-Palmer Apts Would Damage VOL Character
-Consider Apts Impact


OBITUARIES
-Basilone
-Grant
-DiNota

NOVEMBER 2

VOTE Tuesday, Nov 7: 6am - 9 pm

VOL to Get $683K for Palmer Renovations

Alcohol & Drug Use Rises Among MHS Students

TOM Streamlines Enforcement of Quality of Life Laws

Weekend Storm Batters Boats & Downs Trees

Giant Sunfish Sighted in Larchmont Harbor

Ragamuffins Brave Winds to Parade Thru Larchmont

Local Lawyer to Head Anti-Defamation League

Latimer Releases Data on Member Items

Cub Scouts "Pack" Up 300 Food Bags For Needy

Newest Grads to Get Help from Student Aid Fund

Trips, Treats On Auction at HRC Fie sta Nov 9

Make a Movie? Film & Memoir, Nov 15

CAREER DOCTOR:
Win a Fight With The Boss?


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Mesclun with Figs, Walnuts and Goat Cheese


LETTERS:
-Work This Weekend for Progressive Candidates
-Latimer Deserves Re-Election
-Latimer Defends Enviro Policy
-Mamk GOP Email Confusing, Unethical


OBITUARIES
-Brookstein
-Mangone
-Sewald


October 2006

OCTOBER 26

Ex-Hommocks Teacher Pleads Guilty to Statutory Rape

Drunk Driver Lands on Larchmont Police Car

120 Future Business Leaders Gather at MHS

New Hoops Honor Chatworth Class of 2006

Calling Artists: Register in New Mamk Directory

Still Time to Join Town Rec Programs

TAXES: Prepare for Next Storm With Inventory

TEEN HEALTH: New News on Vaccines for Teens

My Favorite Destinations: The Amalfi Coast

CAREER DOCTOR:
Grades vs. Fun In College


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Fresh Strawberry Sauce


LETTERS:
-Little Leagues: More Players, Fewer Fields
-Ex-Chief Grateful for Tribute to Slain Officer


OBITUARIES
-Davis
-Orans
-Pecoraro
-Carelli
-Brunings
-Feifer
-Wenks

OCTOBER 19

Slain Larchmont Officer Honored: Arthur Dematte

Good & Bad News on Larchmont Turf Fields

Also: VOL Flu Shots, Koyoto, Noise & Leaks

FCD Ap artments Get TOM OK; Budget May Rise 4.2%

Editors Advise How to Get Into the News

Plea to Big News: Keep on the Local Track

$30K or Lexus? Halloweekend Choice at Sts. John & Paul 

Mamk Author Publishes 3 Books This Fall

VIEW FROM ALBANY: Three Faces of NY State

COMMENT: Words Count, Tales of a Vocab Tutor

BOOK REVIEW: The Ha-Ha

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Chewy Choc Chip Cookies


LETTERS:
-Kemper Suit is "Unconscionable Waste"

OBITUARIES
-Maguire
-Capasso
-Sarlo

OCTOBER 12

More, Better Fields Urged at Mamk School & Village Boards

New Math Exams Are Harder - In Mamk & NY

Tax Calculator: Where Do My Property Taxes Go?

$100K Surprise Energizes HRC Fiesta: Nov 9

Town FD Gets $93K Homeland Security Grant

MHS Class of 1956 Celebrates 50th Harvest

Central Scare Fair Comes Alive: Oct 22

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Cauliflower & Onions


OBITUARIES
-Del Guercio
-Kelter
-Trenholm
-Ventimiglia
-Chevalier

OCTOBER 5

MSF Jr Triathlon Draws 250 to Swim, Bike Race

No Vote Yet: TOM Holds Another Hearing on Apts.

Long-Range Plan for Schools Takes Off

Cable TV Faces Changes; Community Weighs In

Resource Foundation's Finnell Receives Peace Corps Award

Fun Friday Seriously Orients Six Graders

Comedy Hit "Sylvia" Leads Library Friends' Lineup

Pumpkin Patch Poised to Pass $35K Mark

Apple Picking in the Burbs

CAREER DOCTOR:
I Loathe My General Manager


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
The Perfect Meatloaf


OBITUARIES
-Osterberg
-Tanney
-Marks
-Del Guercio
-McDermott


September 2006

SEPTEMBER 28

"Fields for Kids" Takes Its Case to Larchmont Board

Also, Commerce Bank Approved

Making Sense of New ELA Test Results

Scientists & Engineers Needed as Mentors

Library Focuses on China: Authors, Music, Food

CAREER DOCTOR:
The Career Doctor Is Cranky


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Dried Fruit Butters for Great Baking


LETTERS:
-Vet Supports School Board Plan on Kemper


WEDDINGS AND....
-Births: Anthony Joseph


OBITUARIES
-Frascella
-Mullen
-MacElroy
-Phillips
-Vollmer
-Siegel

SEPTEMBER 21

Festival IV Celebrates Local Art, Artists

No More Abuse Suspects At Trinity Retreat

New Group Supports School Board on Fields

Town OKs Firefighter Contract, Parking Study

Hommocks Music Teacher To Be Indicted

Multisport Team Completes 200-Mile Relay

Summit Reorganizes to Expand Impact

Sail4Kids to Race, Raise Funds for Hospital

CAREER DOCTOR:
My Boss Acts Like A Child


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
M & M's Chewy Cookies


LETTERS:
-Support the Call for More Fields
-Real Field Proposals Needed
-Maximize Usable Field Space


WEDDINGS AND....
-Births: Thomas Bonacci


OBITUARIES
-Broadhead

SEPTEMBER 14

Solemn Ceremony Marks 9/11

Mamk Village to Sue Schools Over Kemper Park

Larchmont Assesses Storm Response

RADAR Gets $500K to Fight Teen Substance Use

Wither the Class of 2006?

Tribute to Rita Grunbaum, Activist, Holocaust Survivor

Multisport Club To Run 200-Mile Relay

Fit & Fun: MSF Junior Triathlon Sept 30

Review: Lanterna Tuscan Bistro

VIEW FROM ALBANY:
Move the Primaries to June


TEEN HEALTH: Disconnect Time - College Kids & Parents

CAREER DOCTOR:
Do I Choose The Guy Or The Job?


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
A Special Egg Salad


LETTERS:
-Trustee Murphy: Keep Park, Cooperate on Fields


OBITUARIES
-Giampietro
-Gra ver
-DeBartolo
-Giovannetti
-Smith


WEEKEND CALENDAR:
-Fri: Movie in the Park
-Sat: Beach Cleanup, Truck Day, Arts Festival, more
-Sun: Pine Brook Picnic

SEPTEMBER 7

Ernesto Rocks Boats, Downs Trees, Cuts Power

Ernesto Photos

Appeals Court Backs School Board on Kemper

New Wing Opens at Mamaroneck Avenue School

English Lessons Draw Eager Students

Extra Child Care Funds To Aid Lower Income Families

Locals Help Explain Health Benefits & Rights

Big Trucks + Extra Sweet Cards at Libraries

2 Treats: Concert at Manor House: 9/10

Larchmont Arts Festival Features Local Talent 9/16

BOOK REVIEW: Death Comes for the Archbishop

CAREER DOCTOR:
Back-To-School at 54?


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Crispy Chicken Cutlets


LETTERS:
-Board Pres: Correcting Misinformation on Kemper
-Kudos to Anna Maria's Restaurant


OBITUARIES
-Kelton
-Barney
-Coccoli
-Mancusi
-Biondo


CHECK THE CALENDAR: Sun. Sept. 10 is 9/11 Ceremony
-Truck Day Moved to 9/16


August 2006

AUGUST 31

Two Accused Priests Enter Trinity House Retreat

Pipe Bursts at Chatsworth Bridge: Costly Repairs Expected

Larchmonter's Grandma "Girdled the Globe"

Spiritual Journey for Beth Emeth's New Rabbi

Mamk Schools Welcome 44 New Staff Members

New Mamk Music Teacher To Debut at Carnegie Hall

VIEW FROM ALBANY:
Primary Colors


CAREER DOCTOR:
My Job Is Abusive


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Savory Tuna Spread


LETTERS:
-Appalled at Alleged Sex Abusers at Trinity Retreat

WEDDINGS AND....
-Wedding: Walling & Webler

OBITUARIES
-Carlson
-O'Connor
-Grunbaum
-Sherman
-Harrington
-Folz
-Christie
-Waite
-Futterman
-Spagna
-Donohue
-Perri
-Hagerty
-Henry
-Lazare

AUGUST 17

Vandalism Outbreak Impacting Village

Also: More From the Village Board

Town Hearing Alert: Forest City, Water Plant & Budget

Ribbon Cut At Station: Most, Not All, Work Is Done

CAREER DOCTOR:
Students Need Career Preparation In College


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
My Favorite Pie Pastry


Did You Miss This? Bluberry Loaded Muffins

LETTERS:
-Mamk Kids Get Head Start on Career Prep
-Problems Persist at Pool

OBITUARIES
-DiBuono
-Recchia
-Perrin
-Sessano
-Barrett
-Fraioli
-Martinez
-Tutolo


July 2006

JULY 27

Intense Storm Floods Major Roads, Homes, Parks

Survey: What Do Kayakers Really Want?

Sothebys Is 1st Undefeated LL Team in 5 Yrs.

New Restaurant Has Roots in Naples & Gracie Mansion

MHS Grads Present Own Play in NYC: Aug 10-13

BOOK REVIEW: Binge

CAREE R DOCTOR:
Did I Blow My First Job?


FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Honey-Roast Chicken


LETTERS:
-Students Need Career Prep


OBITUARIES
-Resler
-LeStrange


Summer! Concert Info

JULY 20

Historical Ducks Take to the Streets

Town Approves Its Portion of $60M Water Plant

New Field Options for Larchmont?

School Board Elects New Leaders; Pool, Kemper News

Latimer Unopposed; 4 Run for 3 Spots on Mamk Village Ind Line

VIEW FROM ALBANY:
Global Warning


TEEN HEALTH:What About Our Boys?

CAREER DOCTOR: Which Careers Make People Happy?

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Creamy Coleslaw


LETTERS:
-Don't Move the Kemper Memorial


OBITUARIES
-Bassi
-Howard
-Rigano
-Mucci
-Duarte
-Pizzimenti


Summer! Concert Info

JULY 6

July 4th Games, Feasts Overrun Flint Park

Larchmont 17-Year-Old is Top Runner

MHS Arson Case Proceeds to County Level

Larchmont "Ironman" to Raise Funds for Schools

Local Sculptor Wins Top National Award

Gill Watt to Head Local United Way

Farm Market Omelet With Fresh, Organic Eggs

Hommocks Pool Update

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Cob Corn & Scampi-Butter


LETTERS:
-Jean Kemper Responds on Park
-Does New Pool Roof Destroy Hommocks?


OBITUARIES
-Barile
-Germani
-Farel
-Spano
-Wesley


June 2006

JUNE 29

Hommocks Pool Reopens - And Then Closes

4 Arrested in Larchmont Acres Drug Raid

Day Labor Talks Stall; Judge Schedules Trial

Mamk Runaway Returned From England

Rain Barely Dampens Mamk Fireman Parade

Long-Term Look at Manor Pk Trees

Councilman Urges Inter-Muni Efforts

Lady Tigers Are Champs in Boys "Squirt" Hockey

Kayakers Organize; First Outing is July 9

BOOK REVIEW: The Plot Against America

CAREER DOCTOR: Should I Be Open About My LD?

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Rib-Eye Steaks Grilled, Broiled


LETTERS:
-No, Let's Really Get it Straight on the Park
-Memorial is the Park


OBITUARIES
-Babakian
-Gianunzio
-McTeigue
-Levine
-Schaffer
-Oei
-Defiore
-Moran
-Silverstone
-Heidel

Summer! Carnival, Races, Fireworks, Concerts - Info

Free! PBA Taking Kids to Yankee Stadium, June 30  

JUNE 22

From Flags to Caps: MHS Class of 2006 Graduates

TOM Approves Extra Floor for Forest City Apts

VOL Gets Update on Skate Parks, Ice Patch, & More

Crowds Come Out for Farm Market Opener

Writing Tigers Capture Larchmont Kids

VOM Library Launches Summer Teen Program

Oxford Health & Fab Thunderbirds are Champs

CAREER DOCTOR: My Boss Treats Us Like Children

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Sauteed Fresh Corn With Onions and Peppers


LETTERS:
-Kemper Park: Setting Record Straight
-Colleges Create Overinvestment in "Right" Choice


OBITUARIES
-Heidel
-Freed
-Sansone
-Fortuna
-Strunsky
-Davis
-Grosjean
-Pugliatti


NOW Saturday, June 24 , Weather Permitting - Movie in Park: Curse of the Were-Rabbit

JUNE 15

Four MHS Students Arrested for Arson

Larchmont Fire Department Attracts New Members

Former Town Cop Sentenced on Drugs, Stolen Property

Board Votes Extra Year for Supt; Honors Retirees

Flag Now Flies 24/7 in Memory of H. Kittle, 9/11 Victim

Big Turnout for MHS Senior Prom: Photos!

Larchmonter Promotes US Dept of Peace

Local Earns Outstanding New Lawyer Award

Marcus Award Keeps Good Sport's Memory Alive

$10K+ Raised at Hommocks Sports-a-thon

My Favorite Destinations: Costa Rica

VIEW FROM ALBANY:
Terror Firmer: Security Funds for NYC

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN:
Fresh Fruit Parfaits


LETTERS:
-Neighbors to Oppose Forest City at June 21 Hearing
-Kemper Memorial Park Is Sacred Ground


WEDDINGS AND....
-Wedding: Jenkins & Gale


OBITUARIES:
-Smith
-Helms
-Burt


June 17: Farmers' Market Opens

JUNE 8

Flint Park Delay Clarified; New Finance Group "Charged"

7 Going After 3 Trustee Seats in Mamk Village