Tarrytown Honors its GunpowdersKids Volunteers

1) Today is Gunpowerskids Day! And what's that mean? Local kids got a nice proclamation from Mayor Drew Fixell this weekend declaring Tuesday in their honor for the good service they've done to beautify and improve our community all year. 

The Proclamation as read to the group at a party at Warner Library this weekend:

Whereas, the children recognized by GunpowdersKids have given back to the Village of Tarrytown by volunteering to help others; and

Whereas, these children have beautified our village and encouraged others to do so by cleaning around the Tarrytown Lakes and other areas throughout the village and weeding tree wells on Broadway; and

Whereas, these children have held events to raise money and provide gifts to others, including holding a bake sale benefitting the Peabody Outdoor Classroom and a new trail system; and

Whereas, these children organized 3rd Friday activities and formed a band to raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims; and 

Whereas, these children collected goods and supplies for homeless pets and assisted at the Blessing for the Animals; and

Whereas, these children have planted sunflowers at the Historical Society and flowers at the Veterans Memorial in Patriots Park. 

Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that I, Drew Fixell, Mayor of the Village of Tarrytown, New York, thank and commend the children recognized by GunpowdersKids and hereby declare Tuesday, October 22, 2013 GunpowdersKids Day in the Village of Tarrytown, New York

Given over my hand and the Seal of the Village of Tarrytown, New York on this 20th day of October, 2013.

Drew Fixell, Mayor

2) There's plenty going on by dark this weekend, but here's a good way to start your day: the Sign Language Olympics this Saturday promises fun in the fresh air for the whole family. No sign language skills required, but you are helping to raise money for this special program for our district's youngest students by joining in on hilarious competitions such as the egg toss. More info here.

3) Temperatures will be in the low 60s.

4) Everybody wants to know when daylight saving time ends.

5) In his new blog, a lawyer argues that federal disability benefits are not the victim of widespread fraud.