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Norwalk-based TFI Envision Wins Package Design And Graphics Awards Norwalk-based TFI Envision Wins Package Design And Graphics Awards
Norwalk-based TFI Envision Wins Package Design And Graphics Awards NORWALK, Conn. -- For more than 50 years, Graphic Design USA has sponsored competitions to spotlight areas of excellence and opportunity for creative professionals -- and TFI Envision has been honored with five awards at its American Package Design Awards. "Marketers are challenged as never before to convey their messages and promote their brands in an era of fragmented audiences, diluted mass media, eroding loyalty, and global competition," a news release notes. "Package design -- along with in-store graphics -- is increasingly the difference maker in the consumer's purchasin…
Briarcliff Firm To Install Solar PV Systems Throughout Rockland County Briarcliff Firm To Install Solar PV Systems Throughout Rockland County
Briarcliff Firm To Install Solar PV Systems Throughout Rockland County BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Sunrise Solar Solutions has been selected as both a designated solar residential installer and the designated commercial installer for Solarize Nyack Plus -- a community outreach program that uses a discounted pricing structure, town-supported education and outreach to offer quality, affordable solar electric systems to homeowners and commercial property owners. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Solarize Nyack Plus to provide top-quality solar installations at competitive pricing to Rockland County homeowners and businesses," said Sunrise Solar Solutions P…
Fairfield Chamber Announces Health & Wellness Expo, Seeks Exhibitors Fairfield Chamber Announces Health & Wellness Expo, Seeks Exhibitors
Fairfield Chamber Announces Health & Wellness Expo, Seeks Exhibitors FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2016 Health & Wellness Exposition, which will be on Sunday, April 24. The event is free and open to the public. "As we move towards the warmer months, fitness and wellness often becomes an area of focus for people," said Beverly Balaz, president of the Chamber. Exhibitors will include a variety of doctors and healthcare specialists, including experts in nutrition, chiropractic and other fields. People will have the opportunity to discuss firsthand any questions or topics of interest they may have with pro…
Artist And Curator To Discuss Drawing And Sculpture In Fairfield Artist And Curator To Discuss Drawing And Sculpture In Fairfield
Artist And Curator To Discuss Drawing And Sculpture In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- "Drawing and Sculpture: A Conversation with Artist Don Gummer and Curator Luke Syson" on Wednesday, March 23. The event is free and open to the public. "Gummer creates drawings and watercolors to test, elaborate and reiterate ideas for his wall reliefs and monumental, free-standing bronze and marble sculptures," a news release notes. "His layered process of making drawings, collages, models and sculpture, and the connections linking these intersecting bodies of work, will be among the topics explored in this informal and free-ranging conversatio…
Woodcliff Lake Valley Chabad Students Prepare Hamentashen Woodcliff Lake Valley Chabad Students Prepare Hamentashen
Woodcliff Lake Valley Chabad Students Prepare Hamentashen WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.Y. -- Chocolate chip, cookie dough, raspberry and apricot were the Hamantash filling flavors prepared at a recent CTeen event by Valley Chabad in Woodcliff Lake. To mark the upcoming Purim holiday, on March 23 and 24th, high school teens gathered to learn about the holiday and make their very own batch of the three-cornered filled treat traditionally eaten on the holiday. Valley Chabad's CTeen offers Jewish teens social, humanitarian and educational opportunities throughout the year and is open to all, regardless of affiliation. To join or learn more, visit the organizatio…
West Milford Animal Shelter Cancels This Year's 5K West Milford Animal Shelter Cancels This Year's 5K
West Milford Animal Shelter Cancels This Year's 5K WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- The West Milford Animal Shelter will not be having its May 5K run/walk this year after all. The race date was initially set for Mother's Day because the timing company could not do it on the prior weekend. After considering the logistical troubles that might cause -- since numerous roads along the race track would need to be closed for three hours -- the shelter decided to cancel this year. "We felt it would not be fair to all of those living in the area with scheduling their day plus all others with Mother's Day plans," the shelter noted. "So let us cal…
Theresa Reid, 50, Mount Vernon Resident Theresa Reid, 50, Mount Vernon Resident
Theresa Reid, 50, Mount Vernon Resident MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Theresa Reid, of Mount Vernon, died on Monday, March 7. She was 50.Reid worked for the City of Mount Vernon, in the Planning Department. She is survived by her daughter, Rashayla Holley. A wake will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. on Friday, March 18, with an 11 a.m. service, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 141 South Ninth Ave., in Mount Vernon. Rev. Dr. Darren M. Morton, will officiate. Lee O. Wood Funeral Home, in Mount Vernon, is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Reid's daughter, Rashayla Holley, c/o Mary Fleming, Mount Vernon Planni…
Edward T. Pieluc, 90, Rutherford Resident Edward T. Pieluc, 90, Rutherford Resident
Edward T. Pieluc, 90, Rutherford Resident RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Edward T. Pieluc, a resident of Rutherford, died on Wednesday, March 16. He was 90. Pieluc served during the Marine Corps during World World II. He received his undergraduate degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University and a master's degree from NJIT. He was an engineer in computer science with government programs, and worked at Lockheed and BAE Systems. Pieluc enjoyed traveling with his family to Florida and showing them the world. He was a member of St. Michael's Church, where he served as an altar boy, lector, minister, usher, and was a member of the Holy Name Society an…
Antoinette LaPorta, 71, Former Rutherford Resident Antoinette LaPorta, 71, Former Rutherford Resident
Antoinette LaPorta, 71, Former Rutherford Resident RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Antoinette A. (Carrier) LaPorta -- a Wantage resident, formerly of Rutherford -- died on Wednesday, March 16. She was 71. LaPorta worked at Walmart in Newton and volunteered at the Wantage Animal Shelter. She is survived by her husband, Philip LaPorta, and her siblings, Joseph Carrier and his wife Josephine, and Marion Cogan and her husband Todd. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Anna (Matteo) Carrier. Visiting hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at Kimak Funeral Home, 425 Broad St., in Carlstadt. The funeral will depart from the fune…
Assunta Renzo, 71, Longtime Yonkers Resident Assunta Renzo, 71, Longtime Yonkers Resident
Assunta Renzo, 71, Longtime Yonkers Resident YONKERS, N.Y. -- Assunta Renzo, a longtime Yonkers resident, died on Tuesday, March 15. She was 71. Born in Italy, Renzo "was a genuine person who was devoted to her family and her extended Renzo family," information from the funeral home notes. "She loved to cook for her family and was loved by many." Renzo is survived by her husband, Tommaso Renzo; children Maria Amoretti, Salvatore Renzo and Andre Renzo; grandchildren Luigi, Julia and Thomas Amoretti, and Elianna and Thomas Renzo; Maria, Antonieta and Pasquale; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by …
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