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40 Years of Love and Learning at Oak Lane

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The Oak Lane Child Care Center celebrated 40 years of serving the Chappaqua community tonight at Crabtree’s Kittle House and  honored long time board member Evan Glassman.  Board Member Joy Puleo opened the reception with comments about Oak Lane being “a place where children are not only loved, but are learning.”  Executive director Ronni Weinberger introduced Evan who later commended the Center for a nurturing environment which has helped his kids grow into “warm, productive individuals.” In a keynote address that followed, Rob Greenstein, president of the Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the need for the community at large and member merchants to continue to support the Center.

Evan, Jackie, Abby and Jacob Glassman
Evan, Jackie, Abby and Jacob Glassman
Grace Bennett with Jackie Glassman, who discovered they were both sporting Sunday blow outs from Santa’s Hair Salon in Chappaqua!
Grace Bennett with Jackie Glassman, who discovered they were both sporting Sunday blow outs from Santa’s Hair Salon in Chappaqua!
Evan and Abby with Astrid and Robert Quish of Chappaqua.
Evan and Abby with Astrid and Robert Quish of Chappaqua.
Rob and Cindy Greenstein of Chappaqua.
Rob and Cindy Greenstein of Chappaqua.
Laura and Melissa Berman of Chappaqua. Melissa is an assistant teacher for a group of 15 “Acorns,” the youngest group at Oak Lane.
Laura and Melissa Berman of Chappaqua. Melissa is an assistant teacher for a group of 15 “Acorns,” the youngest group at Oak Lane.
A table of celebrants.
A table of celebrants.

 

 

 

 

 

Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps Open House, March 2013

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chapp-am-corpChappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps Hosts Youth Corps Open House In March 2013

WHAT:  The Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC) is hosting a Youth Corps Open House for incoming candidates and their parents. High school sophomores are eligible to apply for a spot in the upcoming year’s roster. Applications for the handful of available spots are being accepted through April 1, 2013.

The Youth Corps is comprised of 18 local high school students between the ages 16 and 18 who are trained to ride alongside EMTs and paramedics on ambulance calls within New Castle. Youth members are trained in ambulance operations, CPR and basic first aid.

WHEN:  Wednesday, March 13, 7:00 PM and Wednesday March 20, 7:00 PM.

WHERE:  CVAC Headquarters at 233 N. Greeley Ave, Chappaqua.

WHY:  Learn valuable first aid training and help others while enhancing your college application.

INFO:  For more information call (914) 238-3191 or visit www.chappaquaambulance.org

Founded in 1936, the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing quality emergency medical services to the residents of New Castle.  The 70+ volunteer members are a diverse group, from teachers and lawyers to entrepreneurs, students, parents and grandparents. In addition to responding to more than 500 calls annually, CVAC reaches out with programs to educate the community on First Aid and CPR.

 For more information or to become a volunteer, visit www.chappaquaambulance.org. 

Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps. People helping people.

Healthy Snacks Recipes

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cookiesWhole Grain Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 ¼ cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup peanut butter (we like natural variety)
  • ½ cup olive or canola oil
  • 3/8 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/8 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.  Combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.  Beat oil, peanut butter sugars and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
  1. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Gradually beat in flour mixture.  Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.  Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased or parchment lined baking sheets.
  1. Bake for 8-10 minutes.  Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, and remove to wire racks.

 

Heart Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
(Makes approx. 40 cookies)

  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 3 Cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup light butter, salted
  • 1/3 cup light olive oil
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup ground flax seeds (available in some supermarkets and also natural stores)
  • 1 cup regular or golden raisins

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Combine flour, flax seeds, baking soda and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  2. Beat together butter, sugars, oil and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until creamy.  Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Gradually beat in flour mixture.  Stir in oats and raisins.
  3. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets (or parchment lined sheets)
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes and remove to wire racks.

(Cookie recipes adapted from Boston University Sargent Choice Nutrition Center)

 

Spicy Baked Chickpeas

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • Kosher salt

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Rinse and drain the chickpeas and dry by rolling them around in a kitchen towel. Combine the oil, paprika cumin, cayenne and salt in a large bowl. Add chickpeas and toss to coat evenly. Transfer the chickpeas to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer. Bake until golden and crispy, 25 to 35 minutes, shaking the tray to toss after 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the chickpeas to a serving bowl.
(Recipe Courtesy of Claire Robbins, Food Network TV)

False Beliefs About Child Abuse

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child-hand10. Child abuse only occurs in low income families. Child abuse occurs in homes where there are children present, no matter what the income is.

9. Screaming at my kids is not child abuse. Words can scar. Repeated screaming and degrading a child is emotional abuse.

8. I know my neighbors and friends well enough to say that they don’t abuse their children.
We never know what stresses people are under and what is going on behind closed doors.

7. It is only abuse if it is physical. There is also emotional abuse, sexual abuse, failure to thrive, and neglect.

6. “Good” people don’t abuse, only unloving/bad parents. Parents love their children. Stress and isolation are two triggers for abuse. Frequently parents don’t know positive discipline techniques.

5. Abused children grow up to be abusers. While it is more likely that an abused child will continue this cycle, many adult survivors of child abuse are motivated to act differently and become excellent parents.

4. Children exaggerate or make false accusations. While this happens occasionally, children are usually honest and their words are a call for help.

3. Child Abuse is rare. Last year in Westchester County, there were over 6,000 reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.

2. Parents who abuse their children are doing it deliberately. Parents who abuse their children cross the line because they don’t know any other way, they can’t manage their stress and anger, or they have mental illness. The last thing they want to do is hurt their children.

1. Child abuse does not happen in my neighborhood/community. Unfortunately child abuse occurs in every neighborhood, at every income level, in every ethnic group and at every educational level…everywhere.

Lend a hand. Help a child. Strengthen a family.

Child Abuse Prevention
Center of NY, Inc.
7 Holland Avenue
White Plains, NY 10603

Email:capc@preventchildabuse.net | www.preventchildabuse.net.

To get help or give help, Please call 914-997-2642