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Students Serving Soldiers
By Terence Carthy and Joe Brigante

Sept. 19, 2012
On the weekend of the Armonk Art Show, September 29 and 30, the Students Serving Soldiers club from Byram Hills High School will be raising money to support the troops by hosting a bake sale on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The money raised will be used to pay for postage on the care packages sent to United States troops in Afghanistan.

Please support the troops by purchasing a scrumptious treat from the club or donating an item to contribute to the club’s care package drive. In last year’s package drive, the club was able to send forty-two care packages to soldier’s serving overseas. With your help we hope to send many more.

Selfless men and women have chosen to answer the call of duty and many put their lives on the line so that we can remain forever free. The least we can do is send some remnants of home to their tough deployments. Our care packages include items such as: socks, deodorant, DVDs, food and many more much wanted items. Any care package item donations would be greatly appreciated and will be sent to servicemen and women in Afghanistan in personalized care packages containing an assortment of items.

Please feel free to ask any questions of the club members regarding our mission or ways to contribute at the bake sale or email us at studentsservingsoldiers@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support!


Armonk

By Michelle Boyle

Updated January 6, 2012
Winter is here and whether you enjoy sports, entertainment, dining or shopping, there's something for everyone in our neighborhood.

Sports & the Outdoors

If you enjoy being a spectator, Byram Hills' schools offer a variety of after-school sporting events. Byram Hills basketball and  wrestling teams are playing this season.  Head to the high school to watch and support our Bobcats.  Their games' schedules and results are reported weekly here.

If skiing or snow boarding are your thing, Hickory & Tweed's got the gear to keep you in top shape, perform your best, and look great while you’re on the slopes.

Keep in shape at The Gym, they have a multitude of ways to challenge you to get into the best shape. 

The Towns Parks and Recreation Department is a happening place at the Hergenhan Center. They offer classes for adults and children in music, art, cooking, sports and more. If you've got an idea for a class that doesn't exist, inquire about starting a new one.

The North Castle Parks and Recreation Department maintains public tennis courts, basketball courts, a running tracks and hiking trails.  You can always throw on a good pair of hiking boots, call a friend and walk the track at Town Park or the trails on Oregon Road or Betsy Sluder Preserve. Hiking trails are reviewed in our outdoor section.

Whether you are a weekend warrior or a triathlete, you may want some advice to achieve top notch performance. Dr. Robert Silverman offers a monthly complimentary program which provides nutritional information and shows how to effectively use kettlebells.

Arborist Tom Marino of SavaTree is very knowledgeable about our local landscaping, and he is always available to answer questions. Awesome Landscaping offers a variety of services, and if they don’t have an answer for you, they will research the subject and get back to you with the information you need.  

Shopping

Did we mention shopping? A woman can never have too many jewels or accessories. Armonk has a variety of shops for both, including Green With Envy,  Rocks and Roztayger and Lilies and Lace. Cocobolo has a large selection of interior decor items for the home. Liane Rigano of Decor and You. There's also a nice selection of eye wear at Armonk Vision and Eye Designs of Armonk.

Services

The real estate marketing is heating up. We've got may knowledgeable real estate agents to guide you when selling or buying a new home.

Sharpen your kids' pencils and help them improve their skills and grades, while building confidence. Meet some of our highly qualified specialists offering tutoring skills: The Tutoring Club of Armonk offers a multitude of tutoring services, as does Teachers 4 Tutors. Hilary Blum offers specialized tutoring in a variety of areas, including learning disabilities and organizational skills. College Advice offers college guidance.

Rarely fun (in my humble opinion), but sometimes necessary, is home maintenance. Miracle Home Improvements offers a solution to most home improvement needs, and they're quick to respond. Armonk Hardware carries everything you need for your home. Nuts & Volts Handyman Services are professionals who offers handyman services.

Armonk's best kept secret is Ridge Auto Body. They do complete collision repair and restoration.

Take Care of Yourself

There are plenty of ways to pamper yourself in Armonk. We have many nail salons and hair salons, as well. Salon Bellezza, Cherylyn Salon North, Rave Revues. They all do a wonderful job, and offer a variety of beauty services.

If you need some medical information, talk with Podiatrist Frank Lattarulo, NY Chiro Care, Blum Center for Health, Access and Physical Therapy and Wellness. They all provide excellent health care services. Taking good care of your teeth is always a priority. I'm sure Doctors Leone, Dr. Tripodi and Dr. Kamen would agree.

We continue to fill up the calendar with events from around town. Rarely does a day go by without something to do. Take a look at what's happening at the wonderful North Castle Public Library. They have so many great programs: book clubs for seniors, adults and teens, discussion groups, knitting classes, chess games and lessons, music, Armonk Players' play readings, children's games and entertainment, Tai Chi, Italian Culture, cooking classes, Internet classes, Chinese lessons (new program) and the list goes on.

And for the little ones, there are many reputable preschools in the area.  There are a great selection of summer camp programs from music, theatre, sports and the circus, coming soon is our Summer 2012 page.

The wine classes offered at Wine Geek Armonk sound delicious. They are always helpful with great paring of wines for every meal and occasion. Armonk Wines & Spirits also offers wine tastings.

Have you walked through the entire Armonk Fire Department? Take a tour.

Dining

Are you in the mood to get something to eat? There are plenty of choices to grab something in Armonk, including Fernando's Pizzeria, Amore Pasta & Pizzeria, Tazza Cafe (free Wi-Fi service), David Chen's, Kira Sushi/Kira East, Made in Asia, Mariachi's Mexican, Bagel Emporium, Marc Charles Steakhouse,  La Mer Seafood, Beehive Restaurant, Moderne Barn, Opus 465, Three Little Pigs, Souperman Soups, Beascakes Bakery, and Nick's Corner Market. Check them out at Armonk Dining.

Get out there and enjoy the best of Armonk. We've got a multitude of activities that are in our own backyard.

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Eye Designs of Armonk
Welcomes Dr. Janet Woo


January 21, 2012
Eye Designs of Armonk at 575 Main Street welcomed Dr. Janet Woo as a new member of their team in December. Woo, a Stamford resident, is an optometrist at Eye Designs of Armonk and is available by appointment on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Woo studied optometry at the Southern California College of Optometry. A Long Island native, she said studying out west offered a great opportunity to go to California and explore. When her father fell ill, however, she returned to New York. She met her husband on a family ski trip and now they have two sons. Having a family in Connecticut made a commute to Long Island too difficult; she decided instead to work in Westchester County and eventually found her home in Armonk.

Dr. Woo has enjoyed a very positive experience in our town. She said, "I like it here, it's very quiet, it has a nice shopping center, beautiful location and people are very nice." She also occasionally works in Eye Design’s Scarsdale store.

Dr. Woo has noticed a change in the profession of optometry. "We're starting to treat more diseases," she said. She is also a nutritionist, with a master’s in nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. "I wanted to offer nutrition consulting from my house because my husband is a chiropractor. That didn't work as well as I thought it would because I'm a type A personality, and trying to get people to change their lifestyles is just too hard. Many times they don't want to change!"

However, recent studies have indicated that nutrition has a tremendous impact on eye health; accordingly, Dr. Woo has discovered a way to integrate nutrition when helping people with eye problems. "When clients fill out their forms and indicate they have diabetes or irritable bowel syndrome, I've been able to focus on these conditions and help them prevent oxidation in their eyes. Also, nutraceuticals, foods that provide medical or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease, is helping with dry eye. Cases of dry eye occur with people who are computer orientated. What often occurs is their blinking slows down and they have low tear film problems. Vitamin supplements and fish oils can help alleviate the problem, without making them dependent just on drops. Sometimes using drops long term can have negative side effects, so we need to find alternatives,” she explained.

Dr. Woo added, "I'm a big educator. I like to tell clients what they can do, other than using medication, to help their eyes." And of course, she is available for eye examinations. She fits contact lenses on both teenagers and adults. Dr. Woo uses the most advanced techniques to help clients achieve their vision correction goals.

"We're excited to have a new and vibrant member in our community,” said Eye Design's manager Jamie Herman.


Proclamation Added to Hickory & Tweed's Wall of Fame

Jan. 6, 2012
Assemblyman Robert Castelli, on behalf of the citizens of New York's 89th district, presented Hickory & Tweed’s owner Skip Beitzel with The Assembly State of New York Proclamation, honoring the celebration of Hickory & Tweed's 50th anniversary.

Hickory & Tweed continues to grow and receive praise from the generations of customers it serves, who shop year after year for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. This experience includes quality service and the best equipment available in the outdoor recreation needs of the tri-state area.

"It's true about the generations-- it makes me feel old," said Skip.

"As a lynchpin of this community for fifty years, it is an honor to honor you," Assemblyman Castelli said. The proclamation recognizes Beitzel as a leader in helping to strengthen the community with his work with young athletes with disabilities for over two decades.

Hickory & Tweed received one of only ten proclamations presented by Assemblyman Castelli for 2011.

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