Editor's Notebook: Week in Review

This week Rye Patch wished everyone a Happy Memorial Day and a Happy Monday with our weekly column about Rye's happiest golden retriever. In "Wildlife Stinks," Peter Gerstenzang writes about what to do if your pet gets sprayed by a skunk. Though Happy came close to some intimate dealings with this smelly animal, he was lucky not to get sprayed. Tomato juice is a tried and true measure for getting rid of that noxious skunk odor, but Peter also suggests hydrogen peroxide and laundry detergent. Read his column to find out more about these remedies. You'll never know when they might come in handy.

On Monday, we also asked whether the recession was over in Rye. There's been an increase in foot and car traffic on Purchase Street and many national economic indicators have shown that consumer confidence is increasing and that many sectors are hiring again. However, some merchants on Purchase Street, like Catherine Parker of Parker's in Rye, said that Rye isn't in the clear yet. Many businesses are still operating with thin profit margins, so it may be awhile before prosperous times hit Purchase Street again.

We also profiled Rye resident Sandy Samberg this week. Samberg is the founder of Sole Ryeders, an organization consisting of about 100 women who raise money for cancer research. Sole Ryeders have walked and run miles and miles to raise thousands of dollars. Samberg, a 38-year-old survivor of open heart surgery, is an inspiration to many members of the group, her fellow Sole Ryeders told Patch.

Rye Patch covered a Rye Board of Education meeting this week and our story could have an impact on taxpayers. The school board is considering taking on $17 million in debt to upgrade facilities at Rye High School. The proposal, which was presented by board member Kendall Egan and John D'Angelo, the district's architect, includes the addition of four science labs, a new synthetic turf field, upgraded lockers rooms and other athletic facilities. To pay for all these improvements, the district would have to seek bond funding and would pay off the debt in 15 to 20 years. Voters will have to approve the measure in a fall referendum.

We ended the week with a story on the new and improved Morgans Fish House. The restaurant has a new casual decor and more affordable prices. Diners can delight in appetizers from New England and Conch Chowder (both $6) to BBQ St. Louis Ribs ($10), and from Grilled Octopus & Calamari Bruschetta ($10). Entrees include Filet Mignon ($34) and Whole Roasted Baby Chicken ($21),  but patrons with a lighter wallet can choose from one of seven "Blue Plate Specials," which cost only $16.95 and differ every day of the week.

Anyone who wants to keep track of police incidents in Rye and Rye Brook should read our blotters. Incidents ranged from the truly bizarre (a vending machine theft and the discovery of a hand grenade in a home) to truly crafty and insidious ( theft via email). As always, police are doing their best to make sure citizens are safe, but it's also up to the public to be hyper-vigilant and inform the authorities.

We've covered lots more this weekend, so feel free to search the site for other engaging stories from the past week. Rye Patch will be your source for everything that is happening in the Rye area---from local government and school board meetings to sports and arts and entertainment.

We'll be doing a "Week in Review" every Sunday, so if you missed anything during the week, we've got you covered.