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IN BRIEF

Pizza Night Open House at Vista Volunteer FD

The Vista Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Pizza Night and Open House on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the firehouse, located at 377 Smith Ridge Road, South Salem.

Organizers said the family-friendly community event is a chance to support local first responders “and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of others.”

The event will include firetruck rides on Engine 141, firefighting demonstrations, firetruck tours with firefighters, ambulance tours with EMTs and EMS demonstrations. Service dogs are welcome, and encouraged, to familiarize them with ambulances.

The cost is $15 per meal, which includes one pizza (cheese or pepperoni), salad bar and two soft drinks. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at vistafd.org


County Willow is now Willow Furniture & Design

Country Willow, the renowned furniture and lifestyle store, has announced its official rebranding as Willow Furniture & Design.

The company said the name change “marks a new chapter in our journey to offer an even more comprehensive and personalized shopping experience, reflecting our commitment to style, quality, and exceptional service.”

The transition is accompanied by the grand reopening of a remodeled and remerchandised showroom, with the latest arrivals in furniture, mattresses and décor. “From contemporary to classic, each piece has been carefully curated to meet the diverse tastes of our clientele,” a statement said. “From furnishing an entire home to selecting that perfect accent piece, Willow Furniture and Design offers style, selection, and personalized services.”

“Our showroom remodel was the perfect time to align our brand name with the full scope of services and products we offer,” CEO Mike Leibowitz said. “We have more furnishing options than ever before, and we will continue to be the destination for creating beautiful, t functional living spaces for all styles and budgets.”

Miriam Fredicksen, led church music ministries

Miriam Fredicksen

Miriam Fredricksen (née Christian) died Sept. 19 at home. She was 101.

She was born Nov. 9, 1922, in Prosser, Wash. She grew up on the family dairy farm with her parents and five siblings and lived in the Katonah/Lewisboro area for many years.

Fredricksen loved music and majored in music at Wheaton College in Illinois. She was the college soloist. She met Arnold Fredricksen in college and they were married in August 1945. He became a Presbyterian pastor and she led the music ministry in the various churches in which they served. 

They had two daughters, Esther and Elisabeth. Miriam Fredricksen is survived by five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. 

The family received friends at Clark Associates Funeral Home on Sept. 23.


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