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Wake Up with Patch: 5 Things You Need to Know Jan. 31, 2011

A glimpse at some important information to read over your morning coffee.

1. Rye Takes Narrow win over Harrison in Boys BasketBall

Harrison's boys and girls varsity basketball teams played Rye yesterday. Harrison Patch about the slim lead gained by the Garnets at the end of the game. They won over the Huskies with a score of 39-37.

2. Story Time

The West Harrison Library will host story time today, which is a great (and free!) way to get out of the house for parents and kids with a touch of cabin fever.

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The event is held from 10:30 - 11 a.m. and is geared toward kids ages 3 to 5.

3. A Sunny Day Today

The National Weather Services expects today to be sunny, with a high temp around 26 degrees. But more snow could be on the way tonight into Tuesday. Is another snow day on the horizon? Check back on Harrison Patch in the morning for updates.

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4. County Hiring Seasonal Park Rangers

The Westchester County Department of Parks and Recreation is currently hiring seasonal park rangers for the upcoming season.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be 19 years old or older, be a Westchester County resident and have a NYS drivers license.

First-time rangers are paid $14 an hour.

For more information and to access the application, read this announcement on the county's website.

5. A Year Ago on Harrison Patch...locals Respond to OBAMA's State of the Union Address

On Jan. 31, 2010, Harrison Patch ran an article about to President Obama's State of the Union address.

The four people interviewed were all pleased with the address, with one saying "After hearing it I am just hopeful things will turn around."

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