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March Madness event to support Foundation for Bedford Central Schools

The Foundation for Bedford Central Schools plans a March Madness fundraiser Thursday, March 20.

The evening of game viewing, raffles, food and beverages for the first round of NCAA competitors will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Captain Lawrence Barrel House, located at 369 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco.

Tickets are $150, raffle $50 and brackets $25.

Tickets are limited. You don’t have to attend the event to participate in the raffle or brackets.

Online raffle and bracket ticket sales end Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m. Raffle tickets also will be available for purchase at the event.

For more information, visit  foundationforbedfordcentralschools.org.


Vine cutting set at Guard Hill Preserve March 14

Join Guard Hill Preserve staff Friday, March 14, to cut invasive vines to help some trees in need.

Due to the high amounts of burning bush found within the preserve, volunteers also will be selectively cutting it as they scout the area for vines.

IN BRIEF

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Alvah (Al) Jakola, 85, was Fox Lane math teacher and musician

Nov 9, 2024

Alvah (Al) Jakola, 85, of Katonah, died on Oct. 27 at Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY.

He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on June 14, 1939 to Alvah Uno Jakola and Karrin Johnson Jakola.

He was a mathematics teacher at Fox Lane High School in Bedford for many years. He was musically inclined and enjoyed attending opera performances at the Metropolitan Opera House and was a pianist for the Pleasantville Music Theater. He enjoyed traveling to many European countries and the Caribbean. He also enjoyed playing tennis and spending time with his friends at a local bagel shop.

He was married in 1974 to Concetta (Connie) Aucello Jakola. Survivors include his sister, Sandra Davis of Old Saybrook, Connecticut; his wife, Dolly, of Norwalk, Connecticut, and other family members.

Interment will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital at stjude.org.

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