North Salem News 04.23.20

North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business.

Vol. 6 No. 4 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Thursday, April 23, 2020

Grief, anxiety, depression North Salem couple
skyrocket during coronavirus killed in apparent
murder-suicide
BY KATHERINE BORCHERT Juliette Sussmann, a licensed mental health
STAFF WRITER counselor who operates a private practice in BY CAROL REIF outbreak could be having on vulner-
Katonah, said that the mental e ects of the
Mental health professionals are seeing new global pandemic can take a toll on everyone. STAFF WRITER able people.
mental health issues emerge as people cope
with self-isolation and job loss due to the “In general, people are struggling, but I be- Scarpino noted that his depart-
coronavirus. lieve they also work to stay present. I think
this a ects people with or without previous e North Salem community was ment had been “concerned with a
ere’s been a dramatic increase in calls to a mental health issues,” Sussmann said. “It cer-
hotline set up by the Westchester County De- tainly can create more anxiety in people be- in mourning this week after a married possible increase in domestic violence
partment of Mental Health by people seeking cause the unknown creates a ght-or- ight
support for new or emerging mental health feeling. I think there’s an increase in fear due couple were found dead in their Titi- as people are con ned to their homes
conditions. to not knowing what’s next and there’s also
life and death issues that people haven’t had cus Road home. without the normal routines of go-
“We’ve received over 200 calls in the last to deal with before.”
two weeks where many people who don’t State police, who are investigating ing to work and school, and with the
have pre-existing conditions are anxious or Sussmann added that in her opinion, cli-
depressed and are seeking services,” said Mi- ents who were already engaging in some form the incident as a possible murder- added burden of a damaging nancial
chael Orth, commissioner of Westchester of therapy before the pandemic may be more
Department of Community Mental Health. resilient during this time because they have suicide, believe that Barry Naderman downturn, business interruption, and
“Our clinics haven’t seen an increase. e an understanding of their own mental health
psychiatric hospital census is pretty stable, and practice using coping mechanisms. used a .22-caliber ri e to shoot his job losses.”
if not lower. Our outpatient clinics are not
overwhelmed at this time. Most of the hos- Pamela M. Marinelli, an LMHC who op- 64-year-old wife, Peggy, before turn- e DA added that while there
pital services are being done remotely. So our erates a private practice in Mahopac, said one
traditional system hasn’t really felt the impact, of the biggest emotions people are dealing ing the weapon on himself. doesn’t seem to be a “higher number
but clearly, as this goes on for longer periods with right now is grief.
of time, we have seen an increase of people Naderman, 63, a civil engineer, was of domestic violence reports or arrests”
struggling with anxiety, isolation and lack of “It’s a loss of the way things used to be and
loss of jobs, loss of contact, the grief of not well-known among local planners, in the county, “we are heartbroken
connectedness.” being able to see your family,” Marinelli said.
engineers and municipal o cials. e over ve deaths in Westchester fami-
See pages 10-11 for tips With recent major holidays like Easter and
on coping with stress during Passover, many families missed out on that couple had their own land planning lies in the last two weeks.”
time to connect, she added.
the pandemic business in Yorktown and Somers. Scarpino speci cally referenced the
“I know people who have lost loved ones
right now and have not been able to grieve Police found the Nadermans’ bodies Naderman case, and another reported
those people how they typically would in
after being called to 752 Titicus Road murder-suicide in Mount Vernon on
person. I think grief and loss are a huge
part of this,” Marinelli said. near the New York-Connecticut bor- Sunday, April 5, in which a man shot

SEE MENTAL HEALTH PAGE 4 der at 2 a.m. ursday, April 16, to his wife, daughter and himself.

check on an alarm activation. “Two such incidents are two too

e investigation is still active, but many,” he said.

police assured shaken neighbors last “While none of us know exactly

week that there was no ongoing dan- what precipitated these ve horren-

ger to the public. dous deaths, we urge everyone to be

While authorities have not released aware of friends and family members

a possible motive in the Naderman who may be under extreme stress at

case, Westchester County District At- this time,” Scarpino added.

torney Anthony Scarpino Jr. issued He asked residents to check in on

a statement on Friday, April 17, that SEE NADERMANS PAGE 12
addressed the a ect the COVID-19

CLASSIFIEDS 18 Family, Portrait
HEALTH & WELLNESS 12 and
LEGAL NOTICES 18
LEISURE 17 Event Photography
OPINION
SPORTS 6 ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

14 Ellie Molina
pg 16

HudValley Photo

North Salem, NY

www.hudvalleyphoto.com
Instagram @hudvalleyphoto

[email protected]

415-595-9886

Page 2 – North Salem News Heirlofoomr staolme atoes Thursday, April 23, 2020
Proceeds bene t the library
The Staff Information from the
North Salem Tax Office
EDITORIAL TEAM
JODI WEINBERGER Tomatoes can’t wait. planting time and then arrange e North Salem Tax O ce has re- eign postmarks are not acceptable.

EDITOR: 914-302-5830 e heirloom babies have for delivery. ceived many calls asking if there is an Payments can be made by credit card
[email protected]
put out their true leaves and “As in the past, this is to extension for the 2020 State, County by calling O cial Payments at 1-800-
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
SPORTS EDITOR: 914-302-5628 are almost ready for transplant- bene t the library; that’s why and Town tax collection. e answer 272-9829. Only a complete payment
[email protected]
ing,says North Salem’s Cynthia they are priced at $5 per plant,” is no. Taxes are due in full April 30, matching your 2020tax bill will be ac-
ADVERTISING TEAM
LISA KAIN Curtis. she said. 2020. At this time, the Westchester cepted. e jurisdiction code requested

914-351-2424 Normally, Curtis would be Checks should be made out County Legislators are considering a by the program is 4213. Alternatively,
[email protected]
selling the seedlings to raise to the Ruth Keeler Memorial bill to reduce penalties in an e ort to you can visit the credit card website
PAUL FORHAN
914-202-2392 money for the Ruth Keeler Library and mailed to Curtis assist Westchester homeowners, at the at www.o cialpayments.com. Please
[email protected]
CORINNE STANTON Memorial Library at its spring at PO Box 908, Croton Falls, request of numerous Town Supervi- note there is a third party three percent
845-621-4049
[email protected] fair, but the event’s been post- NY 10519. sors. We await the results of that e ort. convenience fee.
JENNIFER CONNELLY
917-446-7757 poned because of the corona- For a list of the varieties However, to pay without penalty , your ere will be no payments accepted
[email protected]
BRUCE HELLER virus crisis. available or to order, email payment must be received by April inside the tax o ce. ose who usually
914-202-2941
[email protected] “I may be selling them out Curtis at cynthiamcurtis@ 30,2020. pay cash are requested to please deposit
SHELLEY KILCOYNE
of the back of my car,but that’s gmail.com or call 914-274- Due to public health concerns, e your cash with your bank and forward a
CO-FOUNDER
914-924-9122 okay,” Curtis said Saturday, 7206. She will provide pictures Town of North Salem Tax O ce is re- check or money order as payment.
[email protected]
GABRIELLE BILIK April 11. and descriptions. questing that you mail in your taxes us- Although the Tax Sta will be work-
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/DESIGNER
[email protected] According to the town Curtis advised tomato a - ing the self-addressed envelope provid- ing and in the o ce, we are requesting

PRODUCTION TEAM Planning Board chair, the ten- cionados to “act fast as plants ed with your bill or if you prefer drive that, you call the tax o ce at 914-669-
TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL
der young plants usually go in are limited and will go quickly.” by and drop your payment, in an enve- 5177 or email us at kroach@northsa-
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
PHOTOGRAPHER the ground in mid-May. Once planted outdoors, the lope, into the drop box installed on our lemny.org or vgiacchetto@northsa-

[email protected] Curtis plans to take orders yummy vitamin C-packed porch at 270 Titicus Road. If you mail lemny.org.
CHRISTINA ROSE
over the phone, or by email. veggies should be ready for your payment at the end of the month, Please visit the Tax Department F.A.
ASST PRODUCTION MANAGER
DESIGNER She will hold the tomato your salad bowl in late July or be sure there is a timely o cial United Q. at the town website , www.northsa-

[email protected] plants in her potting shed until early August States postmark. Postage meter and for- lem ny.org. Stay safe and stay strong.

EXECUTIVE TEAM During these trying times,
BRETT FREEMAN Schneider Financial Group is working
CEO & PUBLISHER with our local businesses by helping them to
845-208-8151
improvise, adapt and overcome.
[email protected]
Call or email today to see how
Deadlines we can help your business.

NORTH SALEM NEWS DEADLINE
THE DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS

AND EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS FOR

NORTH SALEM NEWS IS THE THURSDAY
BEFORE THE NEXT PUBLICATION DATE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL
JODI WEINBERGER AT 914-302-5830

OR EMAIL NORTHSALEMNEWS@
HALSTONMEDIA.COM

Online
FOLLOW US

Location

PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT
SOMERS, NY AND AT

ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES.
POSTMASTER:

SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO
NORTH SALEM NEWS AT
BAILEY COURT

334 ROUTE 202, UNIT C1S
SOMERS, NY 10589

North Salem News 845-628-5400 | [email protected] | SFGtaxes.com
USPS #22110 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes
HALSTON MEDIA, LLC AT only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.

BAILEY COURT
334 ROUTE 202, UNIT C1S

SOMERS, NY 10589

©2020 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC

Thursday, April 23, 2020 North Salem News – Page 3

Join the Halston Media 2
TRACKS
VIRTUAL 5K RACE

& 1-Mile Family Fun Walk
Event to raise money for Hillside Food Outreach

DIAMOND SPONSOR • Runners and families who walk should send a $25 donation to
www.hillsidefoodoutreach.org.

• To be eligible for a prize, participants should forward a
Hillside Food Outreach receipt as proof of entry to
[email protected] no later than 11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 30.
Also tell us your name, age, town, and your time if you ran it
(A 5K is equivalent to 3.11 miles). In order to place, runners should
also send a picture or screen shot from an app documenting your
time and distance. Fun photos from all participants are welcome.

• You have between now through April 30 to complete the run
or walk. It could be on your treadmill or outside. Please follow all
COVID-19 social-distancing guidelines.

• Male and Female Categories: 14 and under; 15-19; 20s; 30s;
40s; 50+

• Prizes will be selected by the male and female first-place finishers
in each age category and consolation prizes will be distributed
through a random drawing of run and walk participants afterwards.

ExDAtepearniddlle3ind0etTho PRIZES

GOLD SPONSOR • Twelve $50 gift certificates for UNCLE GIUSEPPE’S MARKETPLACE
• Six $500 gift certificates to HONEY DO MEN
SILVER SPONSORS: • THE MEXICAN SHACK - $100 gift certificate

Bisogni Chiropractic • RED MILLS CONVENIENCE CENTER - two $50 gift cards
Elite Dental Studios • ETERNITA SPA gift certificate for signature massage

Eternita Spa • BISOGNI CHIROPRACTIC
Leslee Kavanagh, MS ACN complimentary spinal evaluation and treatment (if necessary) - valued at $150

The Mexican Shack • LESLEE KAVANAGH, MS ACN
Red Mills Convenience Center - 90-minute Nutrition Assessment - valued at $160

Restivo Health & Wellness • RESTIVO HEALTH & WELLNESS
Route 100 Market - $100 to be used at www.drrestivo.com
Sheptin Tutoring • ROUTE 100 MARKET - Four $25 gift cards

• SHEPTIN TUTORING
- 2 hours of math tutoring, SAT or ACT Prep, or college essay help

• ELITE DENTAL STUDIOS
- new patient dental visit (exam, ex-rays, cleaning)
$400 value; In-office GLO teeth whitening $500 value

Hillside Food Outreach helps families in need in Westchester and Putnam counties.
During the COVID-19 crisis, they’ve been ensuring that vulnerable people in
quarantine are receiving adequate food supplies.

Page 4 – North Salem News Thursday, April 23, 2020

MENTAL HEALTH Scan this QR Code using Toth said that CoveCare is currently accepting new cli-
your smartphone to access ents who may feel they need more in-depth treatment at
FROM PAGE 1 the Yorktown Together! this time.
Self-isolation and quarantine can also bring about symp-
“If someone calls Monday through Friday between 9 a.m.

toms of mental health conditions for people who normally and 5 p.m., the front desk should be able to eld their call

might not struggle. COVID-19 Resource Guide. and begin the process,”Toth said.

“In a situation like this, everybody’s vulnerabilities are He also said that anyone who needs immediate support

heightened, even [in] people who didn’t realize they had vul- should contact the United Way 211 hotline, which covers

nerabilities around anxiety or depression,” said Eric Toth, a a wide variety of issues, including substance abuse and do-

licensed master social worker and the CEO of CoveCare provide support to all residents in one space. mestic violence.

Center. “I think people who are anxious are feeling more Alliance for Safe Kids in Yorktown has compiled a data- “I think it’s a great time for neighbors to be checking in on

anxious, people who were feeling isolated and depressed are base of resources that can help a variety of people overcome each other. Family members, friends should be checking in

feeling more isolated and depressed. People who relied on issues during the pandemic. It’s as simple as scanning a QR on people who they think could be vulnerable to anything,”

substances for a variety of reasons and used them in ways that code with your smartphone camera and it takes you to mul- Toth said.

aren’t healthy for them are going to quite possibly escalate that tiple pages containing support hotlines, text numbers, virtual While all mental health professionals have recommended

use. e other thing that is probably a little hidden, and again, meetings and even a YouTube link for the elderly that will maintaining a daily routine, eating healthy and making sure

I think will be the next wave of need, is the rise in domestic teach them how to use FaceTime. to get a healthy dose of sunshine and fresh air to stave o the

violence, speci cally partner violence. In the normal environ- “We’ve been looking at so many di erent things, such as moody blues, Marinelli recommended following the three

ment, it’s hard for people to get out of those situations very how to support the youth,our parents and caregivers that are elements of self-compassion by Dr. Kristin Ne , a pioneer-

often; in the current environment, it makes it extraordinarily wearing so many di erent hats while they’re at home with ing self-compassion researcher, author and teacher.

more di cult for people to get out of those environments.” their families, and our seniors,”ASK Executive Director Liz First, don’t compare your su ering to what someone else

One thing Toth was speci cally concerned about is that Talbert said. “We thought this would be an ideal thing for is going through. Second, practice self-kindness.

often calls to Child Protective Services are made by school the community,to have a portal of sorts where we could keep “It’s OK if you didn’t accomplish all of these things that

personnel.Without teachers having those in-person interac- all this information in one place.” you set out for and it’s OK if you didn’t learn a new skill or

tions, he worries abuse could go unnoticed. She added that she is continuously updating the database read a new book today, whatever it is,”Marinelli said.

“(School is) where kids spend a lot of their time and where and is asking for the public’s help in nding more resources. ird, she said, is to practice mindfulness, being conscious

professionals can recognize the signs and symptoms of child “I’m just asking people to send me an email. It doesn’t of one’s thoughts and come from a place of non-judgment

abuse,” Toth said. “I’m very concerned for those kids who even have to have a message,just send me the link so that we when evaluating those thoughts.

don’t have the chance to disclose or be observed to show that may take a look at it,”Talbert said. She added it is best to share your thoughts with some-

they’re being abused.” Westchester County has also set up a hotline and hired one you trust, but if you don’t have a support system, write it

Marinelli also expressed her concern about seeing spikes additional sta to help people dealing with new mental down in a journal or reach out for support.

in domestic abuse and substance abuse disorder with many struggles. Sussmann recommended working on staying in the pres-

people being cut o from their normal routines. “We set up the telephone line where we had our profes- ent and taking things one day at a time, reminding people

“ ese are issues that thrive on isolation and so if people are sionals respond and problem-solve, troubleshoot,” Orth said. that they can always reset their day,use mindfulness and dis-

stuck at home and struggling, that is also an issue and a fear “We connect people to our mental health community-based tract themselves and focus on the things they like to keep

of mine that people are su ering in silence,”Marinelli said. agencies, and we’re also fortunate to have about 60 clinicians their mind in the present.

She added that people are having to overcome the ob- who are providing pro bono services for those people who may “ is too shall pass. We’re going to get through this to-

stacle of reaching out through digital platforms to seek help. be struggling and really don’t need long-term treatment, but gether and it’s important to stay positive and do your best to

However, some organizations have come up with ways to just need somebody to talk to and some short-term support.” stay in the present,”Sussmann said.

CLARK ASSOCIATES Technology
FUNERAL HOME that
Brings
Serving all Faiths since 1858 Your Home
to Buyers
Cremations and Burials
Wherever They Are
FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT
Leveraging technology to reach buyers
Both pre-payment and no-payment options
Give me a call today and we can develop a
• Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah custom marketing plan exclusive to your
home. I'll be here with you for the entire
• Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Railroad station. process, from list-to-close, with your
health and safety first and foremost.
• Parking facilities for over 100 cars. • Monuments & inscriptions available.
Marcie Nolletti
4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033
Coldwell Banker Residential Broker
www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com Somers/North Salem/Putnam Regional Office
338 Route 202/Somers, NY 10589
DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager Cell: (914) 424-5545
JOSEPH M. MCMANUS ~ Director RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director [email protected]
MARISA A. GIULIANO ~ Director ADNER J. MONTENEGRO-LEE ~ Director marcienolletti.com

© 2020 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell
Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell
Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a
subsidiary of Realogy Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are
independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the
principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.

Thursday, April 23, 2020 North Salem News – Page 5

Hello everyone,
Keith Bell here, of Bell Heating and Air Conditioning. The health and wellness of our customers,

employees and families is our #1 priority. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing a clean,
safe and welcoming experience with Bell HVAC, we are taking extra precautions during this time of
heightened awareness as we continue to serve our community since 1980.

We are currently open and available for service with a “NO Contact- Service
Policy”. All of our trucks are stocked with disinfecting wipes, cleaning supplies
and latex gloves to ensure that every service person is able to disinfect and
clean any high-tra c surface in their trucks as well as their tools. We want you
to be con dent that when a Bell Technician comes into your home, the only
thing they are bringing with them is big smiles and excellent service.

We are proud of our high cleanliness standards and the proactive, preventative
measures we take to protect against the spread of bacteria and germs. Thank you for
the ongoing support and shared e orts to help keep our communities strong and healthy!

As part of the Bell family we
want to ensure that everyone is
safe, comfortable and con dent
going forward, we are all in this
together and you can count on
Bell being there for you and
yours.
Sincerely,
Your family at Bell HVAC

CCaall lNNOOWWtotosscchheedduuleleyyoouurr
pprerevveenntatatitviveemmaainintetennaanncceevvisisiti!t!In Ibnubsiunseinssesfso8rfo8orv8oevre-4r404y20eya9resa-!r5s! 64814|5wR-6iRwn2ignw8g-“.2bB“5eBe8lle0ll”hll|”vFwaoFwcrow.Yrco.YobuoemrullArhAIvRaIR3/Cc16/20.COc3:04oPOMNmNDDITIITOIONNININGGNNeedesd!s!

PCBell AskHVAC_NonContract.indd 1 Us How To ImprovPePRTREhE-eS-ESAEAiArSOSQOuNaNAliA/tCy/CICnCHYHEoECuCKrKHUUoPmP e
HEALTHY HOME OFFER SCSCHHEEDDUULELPERNENO-SOWEWAASAONNNDDAS/ASCAVCVEHE!E!CK UP
$$9999.0.000 $$112299.0.000 $$114499.0.000with

ISISYOYOUURRAA/C/CRERAEADDY?Y?AC/Heat
Free home air purification system

PaunmeExwppirShesyi5gs/1ht/e2-0em20ffIincsiCeCoWtuaanCpnhCnoWleocnualtpnnhmabnoyeuonessttncmctbiohbuesomeescctbdpohnbirnmueeesbldpdeeirnnuwedetseildteedhbnwdatayeinttdhbytAimaaoypnttehytArieomiolrpfteohs1refeoifsrlrefvtrosi1.scef.efsre.vtri.sc.eC. CoWuaCpnCnohWonuaetpnmnbnohuoenesstcmtncbobuehmesscetbcpobidrhnmeeuesbpdelidrnneweetusdeidteldhnewbatadeinttydhytibMmaaontytehytaieoMmoyrfteohsa1efeofyrsrefvrtosis1cef.efrse.vrtisc.e.CCoWuaCpnhCnoWonuaetpnmnhbnouoenesstcmntcbobhuemsesectcbpodbihrnmeueesbpdeldiernnweuetdseidteldhenbwatadeiynttdhytbiJmaaoyunttehytniJeomoerufteohsn1efeoferrefsvrositsc1ef.efres.vritsc.e.

• D•oDno’tnw’tawitatitotroeprelapcleacyeoyuoruorldold
• CFpc•lirounepcCFnmal-irounksepenmyac-laksniespnesyctygloaeisnsnttyagHoeesnpnmVtCadHreAnip,cmVLAdCrtiOAnia,cLLgkSCtWiOnaLey.gkSsCWamteNy.adesCoalmmvOtlandeatosltmvonWlhna0tdtslaton%yahgA0tdylae%yta!Sgoyoe!KfsoSfcUhCSeHdEAuDBlUeAOLSAyEUoKSTESu“KUASCrSO“eRSUSHpCrUveLrSHEiArYceRveDEiBAvcAweMDUeOBNanwLUUsOADatEfLaTUsaISEsNtfETatOiA,sAvTEcUtOVe,oERAEcRUumNLoR!rRYtuMALe8arYot4&MiNeAun5o&sCIAtuS-Naes6EAInSnTNa2dVACnaE8TpdEVnN-OEr2op!cEANNfr5eeo8!NA8sTf4evs80CNRis5io4ssECn-iA5o6iaEtCn-Cl2.6a”&OC8Tl2.-”-NO8!2M--TN5a2MRr8T5ka0ARr8CkC0ACTC!T!
“Service was fast, courteous and professional.” ~Mark C.
papyamyemnetsntasvavilabilaleble

• A•sAksuksuasbaobuotuotuoruMr iMlitialirtyaraynadnd

1st1sRteRspesopnodnednetsntDsisDcioscuonutsnts

Page 6 – North Salem News Opinion Thursday, April 23, 2020

Happily Ever After

Time well spent Get in line

It’s not like all these weeks of hi- MAN Growing up in Queens, it was no big READING,
bernation is going wasted. People OVERBOARD deal to go to the movies. We piled WRITING &
are at home doing all the things into the family car, or later, into a CHOCOLATE
that haven’t been done in a million RICK teenage friend’s car, and drove to Bay Terrace KIM
years, like talking to their kids. It’s MELÉN or Flushing. We only needed to arrive at KOVACH
been a productive time for some, the movie theater a few minutes before the
despite the uncertainty. And even if “Look at all this junk you saved,” my movie started to buy our tickets and get a Living in Lewisboro, there are never more
they have nowhere to go in their car, wife said. “It’s not junk, it’s ‘bric-a- container of popcorn. than one or two people ahead of me on
they might be able to at least nd it if brac,’ which some nd very valuable, line at the post o ce, bank or grocery store.
they clean out the garage a little. And and in fact I’m surprised we found it When I moved into Manhattan after col-
when this is all over and America re- at all,” I replied. ere was a group of lege I was shocked to see that going to the at’s why it was so shocking to be trapped
ceives a clean bill of health, America’s metal rods and parts of a stand that movies could take up your entire evening. in that serpentine maze at the department
lawns will be the healthiest of all. my wife identi ed as some sort of Once you arrived at the movie theater, you of motor vehicles back in February. And that
clothes drying rack, left by the people had to stand on the ticket buyers line which was before the worldwide pandemic had
We spent some time tidying up our we bought the house from. Could stretched down the block. en after you reached the U.S. I cannot imagine the lines
attic, where we boldly go only twice it really have been up there since had nally reached the ticket window to at the DMV once our stay at home orders
a year, once to take down the Christ- before the electric clothes dryer was purchase a ticket for the movie that had not are lifted.
mas lights and once to put them invented? If you see a family with wet yet sold out, you had to go and stand in the
back up. As we lifted out old items clothes on a sunny day, tell them we back of the ticket holders line. at was just Human beings are bi-pedal and meant
and debris I felt like Dr. Louis Leaky have their drying rack. In MY house, the way New Yorkers went to the movies in to keep moving. In my twenties and thir-
on an archaeological dig. You could we have something called the “one the 1970’s and 1980’s. ties I regularly walked more than thirty
pinpoint the geological age that some year rule:” If you don’t use it in one blocks to work and back home each day.
of this stu came from using the entire year, it’s probably something Now that I think about it, I spent quite I trekked around Europe (okay more like
“carbon dating” technique. ere was that will be indispensable every ve a lot of time standing on lines when I lived strolled) visiting museums and churches and
a toaster oven from the early Meso- years, and you should store it in the in NYC. We stood in line to get into res- tourist spots. I’ve hiked up mountain trails
zoic era with the carbon residue of so attic for 20 years so that if you ever taurants and lots of other daily activities. I and crossed swinging bridges and traipsed
many burnt English mu ns in it that do see it again, you can say, wow, I remember one Saturday afternoon standing through underground caves.
it was obvious that re would have forgot that was there- I sure could on line with an armful of clothing at Macy’s
been invented a few thousand years have used it 5, 10 and 15 years ago. waiting for the next available dressing room. Suddenly, everything’s changed. Now
sooner had they put me in charge of we have to form new habits for daily liv-
toasting English mu ns back then. All my old Halloween costumes e longest line I had to stand in was to ing. Scientists say that it takes a minimum
get my passport in mid-town Manhattan on of twenty-one days to form a new habit. If
ere were all sorts of things up SEE MELEN PAGE 8 a July morning in 1985. I had been warned we consistently modify our behavior in a
there, most of which should stay to arrive early, so I showed up at 8:30am certain way (no snacks after 7pm) every day
up there. ings that were rejected to nd a line outside of the building that
even by the far reaches of the garage. stretched for two blocks. It took six hours of SEE KOVACH PAGE 9
standing and inching forward to nally get
ings that could not be readily iden- my passport.
ti ed without their dental records.
I’m not a big fan of standing on line.

BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER BAILEY COURT, 334 ROUTE 202, UNIT C1S Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited.
JODI WEINBERGER, EDITOR SOMERS, NY 10589 The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not
TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, PRODUCTION MANAGER necessarily those of North Salem News or its affiliates. Submissions
Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 ©2020 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC must include a phone number and address for verification. Not
Fax: 914-617-8508 all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and
[email protected] op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be
published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail

to [email protected].
For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830.

Thursday, April 23, 2020 North Salem News – Page 7

Time for science!

Dear Dr. Linda, minds of our scientists zoology the sun is a) Neptune; b) Uranus; c)
As a retired biology professor, I’m
to nd a cure, vaccine, STRONG 8. Frogs, toads and Mercury; d) Earth
curious why you have had quizzes in or whatever it takes to LEARNING newts are examples of 17. What are rocks that orbit the sun
your column on history, vocabulary, help humanity conquer a) reptiles; b) amphib-
holidays, math, grammar and more, yet, and are too small to be called planets? a)
you’ve never put in a quiz about biology,
chemistry or any other science. this virus. DR. LINDA ians; c) birds; d) mam- comets; b) asteroids; c meteors; d) none
SILBERT
I would think science is one of the mals. of the above
most critical subjects to include in your
column. It promotes thinking, ques- WHAT DO YOU 9. e name of our 18. Which is a true statement about
tioning and research. Science opens
up minds. Unlike math, which is an KNOW ABOUT galaxy is called the our moon? A) it is a natural satellite;
absolute, science is continuously chang-
ing because it’s based on theory which SCIENCE? ______. b) it controls the ocean’s tides; c) it has
means just that—theory—an idea that
needs to be proven or disproven. It can 1. e study of living organisms is 10. Pine trees and cedar trees are hundreds of thousands of craters; d) all
be proven today, but changed tomor-
row when more research emerges. Just a called a) biology; b) physics; c) chemis- examples of a) fruit trees; b) conifers; c) of the above
thought!
try; d) none of the above hardwood trees; d) nut trees. 19. Which plant grows on a vine? a)
Liz
Dear Liz, 2. e ______ is an organized ar- 11. Impatiens, marigolds, zinnias and rose; b) cactus; c) cucumber; d) fungi

I’ve never had a column about sci- rangement of all the chemical elements petunias are examples of a) perennial 20. Rotation of the Earth on its axis
ence because no one has ever asked me
a question relating to any science. You’re using the atomic number. owers; b) succulents; c) annual owers; causes a) day and night; b) the seasons;
the rst, and it can’t be more timely.
We’re living during a pandemic—some- 3. e study of physics deals with a) d) shrubs c) weather; d) climate change
thing no one ever thought they’d live
through during their lifetime. magnetism; b) sound; c) electricity; d) all 12. e study of the development of Answers: 1) a; 2) periodic table; 3) d;

We are all dependent on the brilliant of the above human societies and cultures is called a) 4) c; 5) a; 6) d; 7) c; 8) b; 9) Milky Way

4. An assumption, based on limited botany; b) anthropology; c) chemistry; 10) b; 11) c; 12) b; 13) d; 13) d; 14) d;

evidence in order to do additional study d) psychology 15) c; 16) a; 17) b; 18) d; 19) c; 20) a

is called a a) science; b) study; c) hypoth- 13. Which is a planet? a) Mars; b) ank you to all the scientists and

esis; d) none of the above people in the medical eld that have
5. It takes the Earth 365 days to make given us a better world and a healthier
life.
a complete trip around the a) sun; b)
moon; c) galaxy; d) world Dr. Linda

6. e Earth rotates on its a) equator; If your child needs help in any subject or
b) latitude; c) longitude; d) axis grade, call me for a free online consultation
845-628-7910.
7. e study of plants is called. a) Venus; c) Mercury; d) all of the above
geography; b) plantation; c) botany; d) 14. Which is an example of a reptile

HOW WILLa) rattlesnake; b) gecko; c) iguana; d) all

the above

RISING RATES15. On the periodic table, what is the

symbol for gold? a) Go; b) Fe; c) Au; d)
Zn

BONADFFHEOCLTDMINYGS?16. e planet that is the furthest from
LnnneoeerccttteehesssssrasaalerraiimllyynnbtdheeowOpsseu@pboh-lfiEasNhdlsoetrodPtn.hoLmlSeiceattdlyeeiarmsL.ceaNotntmeedwr.sosFptooo-rertmdihtsseowraeefhdfiiiinlctioafhortercamasn.nadSntiuooobptnm-b,eecdisavssleliuortbihnfimesedimesdsouiirtosoatnrrisneamctal9uan1dyo4enb-ye3am0epo2dhu-io5tsen8dwe3.inl0Tluh.nmeotbvbieeerwapsnuadbnlaidsdhodeprdein.siPsolnfeosarsevexeprsriefiencIsfadsWtetyiodhoinulein.lryNislneourtttbiteseamrelrslies,leassbtniottydenrroshsaptaoto-enewtddshseomrapiers-udeeeidctn?oshorwt?biyll e-mail at
TtIrWotnahehhrsveleeaaewattmcsaihaitlobnoaoennicorrrlsksliehkutheyedywiatplsoeptthousshboyrttaeporhsavtorueeweetwecdpaeuegnsioexcirsensiptfetssiiexsiieibntnesrshiltdteyeeeaanorrtreiecenuemesscrehttdoafceimrryxtaaladeohtetrd.eefeisGssrslipeineisiavsccieienn,nuondgrmauaritrstabteaihtebalteeepseescosyspasftorohrlr,tluoinfocsotmuetpoyloiloeodoahcuarfriucrrbseathltpegahonioateorgiarrvivsectdweeefloa.leayoslnsrRoiewoeseuca,cournloaeefrgasfvinhotlweyttioaehllsyeslwseis,.ls.l.

Teacher 2 Neighbor JOSEPH DIVESTEA, CRPC ®
Managing Director
Volunteer Support for Students Senior Vice President Investments

We hope to create a community of volunteer educators TF 844.301.2633 4Mjwo1swoeSuwpnM.htd.oKidvgiiesvescertosiAa,[email protected]
as a source of guidance and assistance for North Salem F 844.275.4520
D 914.689.3608
students and their families. Our town residents can
provide academic support and instruction to help our Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Echange/SIPC
students as they adjust to remote learning. Volunteers
SJeOnSioEr PVMiHcaenDParIgeVisnEigdSeDTnirEteIAnct,voeCrsRtmPeCn®ts MARK J. MEZZONE, AAMS®
can assist online or over the phone, offering 1-on-1
support with assignments and curriculum. D 914.689.3608 Financial Advisor
D 914.689.3609
Please help students maintain their learning and boost
their academic growth during this time. O 49114S.o68u9th.3M6d0oi6gvee/rs/tAeFvae8wn4eu4ae.2lt7/h/5p.Ma4r5ot2nu0enrt/s/K.ciTsoFcmo8,4N4Y.310015.246933

VOLUNTEER as a TEACHER to HELP IftwgnlouevhcnemetesuAnatrasiatnisutnlegolrtyseicitrniryiaaes.vntseoAetd.lssDvr,aieaiInvntsevegcresre.i,sssnrmitkifeosiceaerraas,mnltfdmiirboxueyenaldoreyduN,iornteemhecwcseoeanmYiypvooreeiritnckepmceSnuroiotsrcorufeaecraskepofbEaarroolxpllfcneiarhtsdonasofdminrttghawooearvhl/nopeSessrIntosPhi.tCineneTvi1cthreet8erora-seBrvegsiagRaltyli3iunrnatGeaostOlteocasi-fn0hlffv0aoaiex1nlsels2s,gdt.femRiRxsiJneaeFidcynnSomtisJimnnoPcitenfRoedsrms0eoeJ3selcad/tu1mprr8parieitrtciieseoes&ssr;
CONTACT us to CONNECT to a TEACHER
Increase referrals and name recognition.
(914) 222-3126 Advertise in the North Salem News Bulletin Board and reach over 3,500
[email protected] USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. Call 845-208-8151 today!

Teacher2Neighbor.com

Please Share This Info. With Your Neighbor!

Page 8 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, April 23, 2020

Press 1 for yes

“Hi,” I said into the phone. AV: “Are you sure?” to come try to help and make things TRACY
“ is is Tracy Beckerman Me: “Yes.” worse.” BECKERMAN
and I…” AV: “Did he read the manual? Please
“Hello,” said an automated female say yes or no.” Me: “Excuse me?” lights.”
voice. “You have reached the virtual help Me: “Um, I think so.” AV: “Please look at the front of the AV: “Have I helped you with your
line. In one or two words please say how AV: “Please respond yes or no.” modem. If you see three lights lit up,
I can help you today.” Me: “Um, no.” press or say one. For two lights, press or problem today?”
AV: “ at gures. ey never do. If say two. For no lights, press or say three.” Me: “Yes!”
Me: “My Internet is not working.” you agree say, ‘yes.’ For all other respons- Me: “ ree.” AV: “ ank you for calling the virtual
Automated voice: “You are having es, please hang up and try again.” AV: “Your modem has no lights on, is
trouble with your Internet. Is that cor- Me: “Yes.” that correct?” help line. Please stay on the line for a
rect?” AV: “OK. Can you locate the modem? Me: “Yes.” short survey about any other equipment
Me: “Yes.” Please say yes or no.” AV: “Please check that the modem is installation your husband may have
AV: “OK, for Wi-Fi press or say ‘one’. Me: “Yes.” plugged into the wall.” messed up. And have a great day.”
For all other technical issues, press or say AV: “Is your husband taking a nap? Me: “Hold on.” (pause)
‘two.’” Please say yes or no.” Me: “It is not plugged into the wall.” You can follow Tracy on Facebook at www.
Me: “One.” Me: “What does that have to do with AV: “Of course it’s not. Men, hmmph. facebook.com/LostinSuburbiaFanPage/
AV: “ ank you. In order to get you the Wi-Fi?” Am I right?” and sign up for her newsletter at www.
to the right department I just need some AV: “I’m sorry I didn’t get that. Is your Me: “What?” tracybeckerman.com.
more information. Did your husband set husband taking a nap? Please say yes or AV: “Please plug the modem into the
up the modem?” no.” wall. If you see three lights lit up, press or
Me: “Yes.” Me: “Yes, actually.” say one. For two lights, press or say two.
AV: “Did he do it properly?” AV: “Good. We don’t want him For no lights, press or say three.”
Me: “What? Um, yes.” Me: “Son of a gun. I’ve got three

TRUSTYOU CANQUALITY & VALUE MELEN “Here’s a box with a bunch of
GUARANTEED! dust in it. I wonder who sent
FROM PAGE 6 away for that?” I inquired. Some
THE BUTCHER’S BUNDLE + 4 MORE of the boxes still had co ee
are up there in a plastic garbage makers in them from yesteryear.
4 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons BURGERS FREE! bag. ere was evidence that a
mouse had been nesting in my ere was a Mr. Co ee, a Mrs.
4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops GET IT ALL “Dolly Llama” out t, which Co ee and several of their chil-
I spent so long making that I dren. None of the co ee makers
4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 20 MAIN COURSES + SIDES & DESSERT couldn’t bear to throw it out. It’s still had the glass carafes to go
a cross between Dolly Parton with them due to someone break-
4 (3 oz.) Gourmet Jumbo Franks with big boobs wearing a denim ing them and not admitting it,
skirt (which I looked surpris- and I let my suspicions be known
4 (2.8 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin ingly good in) and an actual before they wandered on back to
llama head that I fashioned out me. My wife said, “How could
4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets of my wife’s bathroom rug. It the housekeeper have broken
had a moving mouth that I the carafe when she doesn’t even
Omaha Steaks Seasoning Packet could pull with a string so I make co ee here?” Beats me, she
$238.91* separately could sing “9 to 5” while accom- must have been cleaning them, I
99 panying myself on the guitar. It suggested. Or it could have been
69$COMBO PRICE was certainly one of the scari- the failing liberal media, who
est Halloween costumes I ever are famous for breaking co ee
|Order Now 1.8A4sk5f.o7r4T3h.e9B0u3tc5her’sOBmunadhleaS6te1a0k8s6.cSoYmW/dinner505 came up with. “Hey, that looks carafes, and I had a list of other
like my bathroom rug!” My wife possible suspects. ere was a cof-
*Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Limit 2. Free burgers said, but I deftly de ected the fee maker up there that you could
will be sent to each shipping address that includes (61086). Standard S&H blame onto our housekeeper, set the time on, so it could have
addedperaddress. Notvalidwithothero ers.Expires5/31/20.Allpurchases which is what I always do. “ e your co ee ready when you woke
subject to Omaha Steaks, Inc. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: omahasteaks housekeeper must have thrown up, or actually at 2:00AM because
.com/terms-of-useOSI and omahasteaks.com/info/privacy-policy or call it in with the trash somehow,” I the power went out the year before
1-800-228-9872. Photos exemplary of product advertised. said. I can’t be sure but I think and nobody reset the clock. ere
my wife has caught on to this was a one-cup co ee maker and a
technique recently. “Why would two-cup co ee maker that we had
the housekeeper come back two to use at the same time if three
days after she was already here people wanted co ee.
just to dump clippings from your
electric razor into the sink?” I And now our life is much sim-
said that I was sure she had her pler with a tidier attic, and yours
reasons. can be too. So get out to your
garage and poke around, if you’re
ere were no less than 40 brave enough. You could receive
empty cardboard boxes up there, the Detritus Medal of Valor. Or,
so that we can pack up whatever you could get blamed for break-
came in them when we move ing a lot of stu that your wife
somewhere else in 20 years. We forgot about until now. If you
threw out whatever came in don’t have a housekeeper this
them 10 years ago, but luckily might be a good time to nd one.
there was a huge box left by the
last people who lived here that I Be represented: ll out your Census
can pack up all the empty boxes Form. Visit: 2020census.gov. Say
in when we nally do move. hello at: [email protected]

Thursday, April 23, 2020 OPINION North Salem News – Page 9

Radio Garden of earthly delights

Q uarantine got you EASY PEASY BRUCE When I travel to foreign lands, are labeled until you stop slid-
down? In the mood for As I use my nger to slide the THE BLOG I want to absorb their culture, ing the map, when the list of
some holiday music. not the culture I left behind local stations inside the circle
Try tuning in map around, a xed circle stays BRUCE -- and will return to -- in my surfaces. So it makes for a good
to Christmas Radio or Radio in the middle of the screen. APAR homeland. guessing game.
Snow ake. Once I stop sliding the map
with my nger, whichever dot is COVID-19! CELTIC RADIO I was like a little kid as I “ ew
Never heard of either? Prob- in the circle tunes to a radio sta- Just for kicks, I swiped left Ah, but my wanderlust was over” places about which I know
ably because the former is in tion in that location that starts little. “Oh, so that little slip of a
London, the latter in Dublin. playing, and a selection of other and randomly stopped, only to amply rewarded when I found land mass is New Zealand, eh?”
local stations to choose from is nd myself hovering over Saint TSF Jazz in the world jazz
No problema (excuse my bad displayed. capital of Paris; Radio Patra If more people let themselves
Irish accent). Petersburg, Russia—listening to in Greece, where the distinc- be exposed to how the rest of
If you want to keep listening rap on Yo!FM. tive native sound of the bou- the world lives, through a fun,
I’ve just come across a won- to a station as you gad about the zouki would make the Zorba in free app like Radio Garden,
drously worldly (and free) mo- world virtually, you can lock in Heading southeast from anyone smile; and Celtic Music who knows what wonders it
bile app called Radio Garden. that station, so it keeps playing there, I alit In historic Ho Chi Radio, where the jig is never up, could do for world peace?
even as you check out stations Minh City (nee Saigon), Viet- thank goodness.
When opened, it displays a in other destinations. nam, where I was serenaded on Dare I say it could help
hot spot closest to your location Xone FM -- by a fast-talking Another gem was the en- lessen our unfortunate tendency
with a list of available radio sta- e app’s elegant simplicity American pitchman. demic sounds emanating from toward self-regarding, knee-jerk
tions within the general vicinity. quickly becomes addictive, in Etna Radio in southern Italy. xenophobia. Don’t laugh. It just
the way that social media sucks ose two whistle stops You gotta lava it. might appen.
In my case, the top choice us in to its hypnotic orbit. proved a bit disappointing.
in the list was Midnight Cafe Radio Garden could do Bruce Apar is a writer, actor,
Radio in Flushing, N.Y., and And just like that, I was o wonders for a kid’s GQ (ge- consultant, and community
the second choice was Radio on my world tour to unmask ography quotient), or for an volunteer. He can be reached at
Impacto 2 in—I kid you not— radio stations from Reykjavik adult’s. None of the locations [email protected]; 914.275.6887.
Corona, N.Y. to Melbourne. So take that,

Radio Garden’s aerial map
is pocked with green dots of
varying size, which correlates to
the population size of the place
marked.

KOVACH Add Value
to Your Home
FROM PAGE 6
When we’re done, there is nothing left to do.
for three weeks in a row, the new
habit of not snacking after din- • Bathroom Remodeling • Kitchen Remodeling • Durable Vinyl Siding • Room Additions • Add-a-Levels •
ner becomes natural. So after all • Replacement Windows • General Carpentry • Basement Finishing • Painting • Interior Trim • Handy Man •
of these weeks, it seems natural
to stay indoors, wear a face mask
to the grocery store and stand six
feet away from another person
in the produce aisle.

ese new habits are so
ingrained that I shouted at the
television the other day when
watching an episode of that clas-
sic sitcom, “Friends.” Consid-
ered one of the top comforting
shows to watch on TV, “Friends”
along with “Seinfeld” and “ e
Gilmore Girls” has lots of view-
ers curling up on their sofas to
watch these groups of friends
going about their everyday lives.
But I felt compelled to yell at
Monica, Rachel and Phoebe for
sitting too close to each other on
that co ee shop couch!

Kim Kovach still maintains the
habit of no snacks after 7pm.
www.kimkovachwrites.com

Advertise With Us Sero’s Contracting
When you advertise with North
Salem News, you are reaching We specialize in targeted home improvements — both big and small —
thousands of households and
businesses throughout North to maximize your home’s value,comfort and beauty.
Salem. To advertise or to place
a classified, call Brett Freeman Licensed & Insured • Local References • Brewster, NY • 845-216-1955 • 845-279-6977 • [email protected]
at 845-208-8151 or email
[email protected].

STRESSPage10 & COPING Nor

DURING CORONAVIRUS REACH O

The following information is from Westchester County and the Center for Disease Control. If the anxiety and stres
Westchester County residents are all coping with the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). becomes overwhelmin
It is projected that the health crisis precipitated by COVID-19 could have a lasting e ect on reach out. The Westches
everyone's mental health. Public health emergencies, such as COVID-19, can shake our County Department of
sense of safety, causing feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. Community Mental
While anxiety can be useful because it helps motivate Health is here to help.
self-preservation, it can also be overwhelming. Through direct service
Here are ten things you can do during these times and partnerships with
to help reduce anxiety and nd balance. providers, the county
to the o ce at (914) 995
Assistance Program is als
and their families. Your EAP clinicians can be reac

LIMIT MEDIA EXPOSUR

It seems like COVID-19 is the topic of every conversation. We ar
with messages through traditional media and social media. Try t
space to engage in activities that have nothing to do with COVID-
in helpful ways, such as a video exercise class, watching a light show
to friends and family. When you do look at the news, be smart about
watch. Mornings and evenings are recommended instead of bedtime.

TAKE TIME TO TAKE BE MINDFUL
CARE OF YOURSELF
You do not have to participate in
This seems basic, but it is often the rst thing we lose as prayer, yoga or guided medita
sight of. Exercise routines are disrupted, sleep can be helpful for some people, you can
di cult and we often reach for foods that are easily of mindfulness into your daily ro
accessible, but provide little nutrition. To build a more breathing and grounding exercise
resilient “you,” ensure you recharge frequently by
exercising at home, taking deep breaths, getting
plenty of sleep, eating healthy meals, and avoiding
drugs and alcohol.

STAY SOCIALLY G
CONNECTED
S
We have all quickly become familiar with the term social distance.
Social distance helps limit the spread of the virus, but can also lead Prepare for
to feeling disconnected. Use technology and social media to power outages
preserve and promote social connections. Applications and with a Generac
platforms such as Zoom and FaceTime promote connection home standby
through face to face communication. Share stories, generator
pictures and stay connected with friends and loved ones.
SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN HOM
Discover the world’s best ASSESSMENT TODAY!
walk-in bathtub from
877 516 1160
5 Reasons American Standard
FREE
Walk-In Tubs are Your Best Choice
7-Year Extended Warranty*
1 Backed by American Standard’s A $695 Value!
140 years of experience O er valid March 16, 2020 June
S$A1V,I5N0G0S
2 Ultra low entry for easy Special Financing Available
entering and exiting
Subject to Credit Approval
3 Patented Quick Drain® *Terms & Conditions Apply
Includes FREE American StandardRight Height Toilet fast water removal system
Limited Time O er! Call Today!
4 Lifetime Warranty on the bath AND
888-609-0248 installation, INCLUDING labor backed
by American Standard
Receive a free American Standard Cadet toilet with full installation of a Liberation Walk-In Bath, Liberation
Shower, or Deluxe Shower. O er valid only while supplies last. Limit one per household. Must be rst time 5 44 Hydrotherapy jets for an
purchaser. See www.walkintubs.americanstandard-us.com for other restrictions and for licensing, warranty, invigorating massage
and company information. CSLB B982796; Su olk NY:55431H; NYC:HIC#2022748-DCA. Safety Tubs Co.
LLC does not sell in Nassau NY, Westchester NY, Putnam NY, Rockland NY. FREE IN-HOME
EVALUATION!

DENTAL Insurance
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
FREE
A less expensive way to help Information Kit
get the dental care you deserve!

CALL 1-855-225-1434
NOW!

Get help paying dental bills and keep more money in 1-855-225-1434
your pocket
This is real dental insurance — NOT just a discount plan Visit us online at
You can get coverage before your next checkup www.dental50plus.com/nypress

Don’t wait! Call now and we’ll rush you a FREE MB17-NM003Ec
Information Kit with all the details.

Insurance Policy P150NY
6129

rth Salem News – Thursday, April 23, 2020 KEEP UP WITH Page 11
ROUTINES
OUT
Try to maintain as much normalcy as
ss possible with your day. For example, if
ng, you’re used to going to the gym every day
ster before work, try and get an at-home workout
in before starting your day, even if you can’t
. physically go to the gym. Additionally, if your
es children are home from school, create a schedule
h community based for learning activities and relaxing or fun activities.
is here to support you. Reach out
5-1900. Westchester County’s Employee HELP OTHERS
so available to support County Employees
ched by contacting (914) 995-6070. Traumatic events can make us feel powerless. One
way to feel empowered is to help others. Go grocery
RE shopping for your neighbor who is elderly or immune
compromised. Order takeout to support your favor-
re also bombarded ite local restaurant. Donate to your local food bank.
to create a safe
-19. Use media Even doing something small can have a big e ect.
w or talking And doing good things for others feels good.
when you
. STAY SAFE

L If you or someone you know is being hurt by a family member or
intimate partner, reach out. All domestic violence agencies are
n formal activities such operational and can be accessed through the County O ce for
ation. While that may be Women at (914) 995-5972 or the Westchester County Family Justice
n incorporate moments Center at (914) 995-1880. If you believe that a child is in danger,
outine through deep call the statewide toll free number at (800) 342-3720 or 911.
es. Enjoy each moment.

GO OUTSIDE BE PROACTIVE

Staying physically active is one of This is not about ignoring
the best ways to keep your problems and circumstances
mind and body healthy. In around you. Rather, this
many areas, people can is about guring out what
visit parks, trails, and needs to be done and making
open spaces as a way to a plan. Choosing an emergen-
relieve stress, get some cy contact ahead of time and stocking up on medications and food
fresh air and vitamin D, to limit public activity can reduce stress and help everyone feel
stay active, and safely prepared. It may take some serious and sustained e ort to recover
connect with others. from a major setback, but the only way to improve a situation is to work at it.

ME Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES

e 30, 2020 aloneI’m never
Life Alert® is always
here for me even when CREATING CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE

away from home. • In Home Electrical Upgrade •
• Smart Home Setup •
One touch of a button Help at Home FIRST AID • Electric Car Chargers •
sends help fast, 24/7. FREE! KIT • Generators •
GwPiSth!
® WHEONRDYOERU! • All of Your Electric Needs! •
Help On-the-Go
I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! 10%WheOnFYFouSPreersevnitcTehisCAadlls 914.455.2158
SpirelliElectric.com • [email protected]
Batteries Never Need Charging. Licenses in Westchester, Putnam, NYC & CT!

For a FREE brochure call:

1-800-404-9776

Page 12 – North Salem News HEALTH & WELLNESS Thursday, April 23, 2020

Who is at elevated Elder law guide
risk for COVID-19? to crisis planning

COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines across the globe. BY ALAN D. FELLER, ESQ.
is novel coronavirus rst made headlines in late 2019 after an GUEST COLUMNIST
outbreak in Wuhan, the sprawling capital city in China’s Hubei
province. e virus has since spread beyond China’s borders, lead- Pandemic warnings have
ing to school closures and changes in public life, such as the shut- ashed before our eyes
ting down of professional sports leagues, that many might never several times this century.
have thought they would see in their lifetimes. SARS, H1N1 (Swine Flu) and
Despite the relative infancy of COVID-19,doctors have learned
much about it, including who might be most at risk. According to H5N1 (Avian Flu) were disruptive
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, early informa-
tion out of China revealed that some groups are at higher risk infections that impacted a variety of
of getting very sick from COVID-19 than others. Older adults
and people who have serious chronic medical conditions are at populations but failed to alter the
the greatest risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. Heart dis-
ease, diabetes and lung disease are the chronic medical conditions daily activities of Americans. e
that appear to make people especially vulnerable to sickness from
COVID-19. spread and impact of COVID-19 is
How people in at-risk groups can reduce their risk of getting
sick something that most of us have never
It’s important that elderly people and people with chronic med-
ical conditions take their risk for getting sick from COVID-19 experienced in our lifetimes. Long-
seriously, as the virus had already contributed to thousands of
deaths by early March 2020. e CDC notes that it is especially term healthcare planning and health-
important that people at elevated risk take actions to reduce their
risk of getting sick with the disease. e following strategies can care facility communications did not
be part of a proactive approach that may help at-risk people lower
their risk of getting sick from COVID-19. anticipate a crisis of this magnitude. e
· Contact your physician and arrange to obtain extra neces-
sary medications so you do not have to leave your home should infrastructure to accommodate the needs
an outbreak occur in your area. If that’s not plausible, the CDC
recommends signing up for mail-order medications. Stock up on of a large, seriously ill body of people was
over-the-counter medications and medical supplies, including ev-
eryday items like tissues, so you don’t have to leave the house if an not yet in place by March 2020. Crisis
outbreak occurs.
· Make sure you have enough groceries on hand so you can stay planning was very much in vogue earlier in
at home if restrictions on leaving home are put in place during an
outbreak. the 2000’s and should be foremost in people’s
· Basic strategies like avoiding people who are sick; washing your
hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after minds going forward.
blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing or spending time in public;
avoiding touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.; and avoiding crowds One of the lasting impressions of COVID-19
can help to reduce your risk of getting sick from COVID-19.
Since the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in China in late-De- will be the lack of contact that ill family members
cember 2019, doctors have learned that certain people are espe-
cially vulnerable to getting sick from the virus. Such people can had with their loved ones. Reliance on smart-
take certain steps that may reduce their risk of getting sick. More
information about COVID-19 is available at www.cdc.gov. phones and video conference apps may provide funeral plans, and testamentary documents such

Article provided by Metro Creative Connection enough support for the tech savvy among us, but as wills and trusts all serve to organize your people

Rooney Orthodontics for compromised and technologically unschooled and assets into a cohesive structure that will operate
Children & Adults
people this is a hard pill to swallow. e people in e ciently should you get sick.
17 Miller Rd.
Mahopac our lives must familiarize themselves with and be e health emergency we have experienced

845-621-1222 equipped with the tools of modern communication. together has highlighted the vulnerabilities of New

RooneyOrtho.com ere is no excuse. We all remember the simplicity Yorkers who live, work and play in close proximity

of a rotary phone. ose days are long gone. Should to others. For many years, New York State priori-

an isolating event occur again technology must tized Medicaid Home Care for residents requiring

be a bridge to connect the separated. is goes for long term care by not having a lookback penalty

nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals period for transfers of assets. ese rules allowed

as well. Investment in multi-faceted communica- chronically ill New Yorkers to stay at home and

tion platforms should be a priority so each patient avoid a facility by protecting the interests of the

or resident can successfully see, speak to and share middle class. As of Oct. 1, there will be a lookback

information with the important people in their lives. for Medicaid Home Care. Besides forcing families

ere are preparations that will go a long way to to make di cult decisions earlier than expected,

easing some concerns. powers of attorney, health- SEE FELLER PAGE 13
care proxies, dispositions of remains, pre-need

NADERMANS you know of someone who is depressed or suicidal
please make sure they talk to a professional.”
FROM PAGE 1

“Very often it is easier to talk to a stranger about

one another by phone or email and through social your problems,” he added in the post before listing

media. If someone’s calls are going unanswered several crisis hotline numbers: St. Vincent’s Hos-

or there is concern about someone’s safety, they pital Westchester Crisis Prevention and Response

shouldn’t hesitate to call 9-1-1, their local police or Team 914-925-5959; the National Suicide Preven-

the Special Prosecutions Division at 914-995-3000. tion Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255); and West-

Anyone who fears someone who has access to chester County’s Mental Health Hotline, 914-995-

weapons and has threatened to use them should 1900.

contact the county’s Red Flag Extreme Risk Pro- North Salem Planning Board Chair Cynthia

tection Order Unit for help with a court order to Curtis said she knew Naderman professionally,

remove weapons from “a loved one in crisis.” e through his project applications, and could hardly

unit’s phone number is 914-995-3339. believe the news.

North Salem Town Supervisor Warren J. Lucas “It’s heartbreaking,” she said.

called the news of the Nadermans’ deaths “terribly Wendy Getting, planning and engineering senior

sad.” o ce assistant with the town of Somers, said Friday

“My heart goes out to the families,” he said Fri- that while she hadn’t seen Naderman for a while,

day, April 17. she remembered him as being “a really nice guy.”

He, like Scarpino, urged those who are hurting— “I’m just shocked; it’s so sad,” she added.

and the people who love them—to reach out for Timothy Allen, a senior partner at Bibbo Asso-

help. ciates, an engineering rm based in Somers, was a

In a post on NorthSalemNYinfo, a Facebook good friend and colleague of Barry Naderman’s for

page he administers, Lucas wrote: “ ere is support more than 20 years.

out there for people who need it. If you see some- “All I can say is I’m devastated,” he said, choking

one who is having problems please don’t ignore it. If up.

Thursday, April 23, 2020 HEALTH & WELLNESS North Salem News – Page 13

NWH safeguards in place for pregnant women and babies

BY: DR. NAVID MOOTABAR To date, there are no reports of the virus business as usual. Same with an emer- Please don’t worry. You are in no danger
GUEST WRITER crossing the placenta to an unborn child, gency C-section of exposure. At this entrance, everyone is
meaning as far as is known at this point, immediately screened and masked regard-
We understand your worries about a mother can’t transmit the virus to her Rest assured that your scheduled C-sec- less of symptoms. If you are pregnant,
being pregnant during the unborn baby. If you do become positive, we tion will go ahead as planned. Because we you bypass the ER and go straight to the
COVID-19 outbreak. So, please will treat you appropriately. recognize the importance of support during maternity oor. Let me emphasize: You do
know that our level of care for you and your delivery, delivering mothers can have one not walk through the ER itself. And our
baby hasn’t changed. e only alterations Fewer office visits—same level of support person present.To create a com- safety protocol at the entrance means you
are safeguards to keep you both safe and expert monitoring pletely safe labor and delivery environment, will not be exposed to coronavirus as you
healthy. In fact, you’ll be relieved to know we’re taking these two steps: pass through the door.
that so much about being pregnant hasn’t Right now, expecting mothers are safest
changed a bit.Take a look… and relax. at home. at’s why we’re limiting rou- • We’re screening all support people to How else do we keep you and your
tine pregnancy visits at the o ce to those make sure they’re asymptomatic. We take baby safe? In all these ways:
What’s always been good for a healthy involving important tests, ultrasounds and their temperature upon arrival and every 12
pregnancy is good for your pregnancy now. bloodwork. We’ll call you to review which hours thereafter. • Delivery rooms are private
visits you’ll make at our o ce, a highly safe • So are all postpartum rooms
Of course, reducing your exposure to environment. We can o er you telehealth • We’re testing all women in labor and • Everyone is screened upon arrival
the virus is the best thing you can do. So, visits whenever you like. those scheduled for a C-section upon arrival • Support partners are continually
practice proper handwashing and social and during labor. is is rapid, easy testing screened
distancing. Beyond that? In a nutshell, con- We continue to monitor your high-risk with a swab. • All pregnant women are tested for the
tinue your normal healthy pregnancy habits. pregnancy closely. virus
Eat nutritiously. Get proper exercise in your If you need an emergency C-section, the Stay calm. Keep doing all the healthy
home, perhaps gentle yoga or low-impact You will absolutely receive your scheduled care you’ll receive has not changed in any way. things you’re doing. We’ve got you pro-
movement videos. Make sleep a priority. ultrasounds in the o ce— a very safe envi- tected.
ronment. Besides that, you’ll meet regularly What can you expect when you arrive
Good news for pregnant women and with our team of maternal-fetal specialists at NWH to have your baby? Dr. Navid Mootaba is chief of obstetrics and
babies via telehealth technology. ere is no change gynecology at Northern Westchester Hospital.
whatsoever in the level of care and moni- Up to 9 p.m., everything is the same. Northwell Health Physician Partners
Based on what is known now, pregnant toring you receive. If a problem develops, Simply enter the hospital’s main entrance and Caremount Medical OBs are o ering
women are at no greater risk of infection our o ces are open and we’re here for you. and go to the third oor Labor and Deliv- Telehealth visits to maternity patients.
from the coronavirus than the rest of the Always. at hasn’t changed one iota. ery Department.
population. What if you do get infected?
If you have a scheduled C-section, it’s What if you arrive after 9 pm?
After 9 p.m., maternity patients enter
through our emergency room entrance.

FELLER als and food required for daily living. e strength that assist with your planning.
family, friends, neighbors, professionals and health care
FROM PAGE 12 aides provide to people su ering from illness is unmea- Alan D. Feller is cofounder of Sloan & Feller in Mahopac,
surable. To lose these connections is to be adrift and a multi-disciplinary law practice specializing in elder law,
there will be huge nancial implications for the new alone. All of us have work to do once this di cult time estate planning and business advisement. He can be reached
Medicaid rules on the heels of the COVID-19 crisis. passes. Contact the professionals at Sloan and Feller to at 845-621-8640.

Crisis planning is not just about securing the materi-

Information is healthy.

Fear is not.

What is Social Distancing?

Social Distancing is one of the most effective ways to avoid coronavirus infection. It simply means
avoiding crowded settings, mass gatherings and maintaining a 6-foot distance from others when possible.
We know that this may mean missing an event you’ve been looking forward to, or breaking your weekly
routine, but it will also protect you and those around you.
Northwell Health is built for situations just like this
and we’ll continue to share facts and tips in the
days to come. Because knowledge is contagious too.

Get the facts at
Northwell.edu/Prepared

Facts and guidelines related to coronavirus are constantly evolving. The facts contained here are Northwell’s best judgment at time of publication.

Page 14 – North Salem News Sports Thursday, April 23, 2020

From the locker room to the chatroom

Coaches deal with new (virtual) reality

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
SPORTS EDITOR

Today’s student-athletes, born and

raised in a digital world, are well-posi-

tioned to handle lengthy periods of social

distancing. e learning curve might be a

little slower for some of their coaches, who

are nonetheless working hard to stay con-

nected with their team while schools are

closed.

“My generation, when you learn some-

thing, it takes a while and you have to

keep doing it,” said Bob Middlestadt, the

35-year head coach of the North Salem

softball team. “With this generation, it’s

instinctive.”

Undeterred by the unfamiliar, Mid-

dlestadt continues to communicate with

his team digitally. e veteran coach, who

retired from teaching last year, posts occa-

sional written updates on SportsYou, which

describes itself as a “team management

platform that connects coaches, players, and

families.”

Many other coaches also use SportsYou

but have taken it a step further, using Zoom

or Google Hangouts to host video meet-

ings.

“I’ve been having a weekly Zoom lunch PHOTO: TWITTER/@YORKTOWNSB

with the team,” said Stephen DelMoro, The Yorktown softball team, which meets regularly on Zoom, holds up handmade signs thanking essential workers.
coach of John Jay girls softball. “We’ve

been getting on for an hour or two and

just hanging out. It kind of gives the girls hitting o a tee or something,” Gilchrist From YouTube to Peloton, student- selves a family unit and we are proud of

a break from their school work. A lot of said. “We’re getting by. A lot of unknowns, athletes have endless resources to discov- the way we have been facing adversity

the girls enjoy it because they feel over- but we’re trying to stay ready.” er new workouts that can be done safely during these times.”

whelmed at times. A big thing for me On top of communicating with each at home. But players honing their skills, A lot of momentum was lost when the

when I was playing was being part of a other digitally, the Somers boys lacrosse especially without equipment or team- seasons were postponed, Gilchrist said.

team. I think that’s a big thing that a lot team has been participating in online mates, is another story. “We were training all winter,” Gilchrist

of people are missing.” mindfulness and wellness classes, said Vin “When it comes to throwing, you can said. “We trained for 12 weeks, from De-

Members of the Mahopac boys lacrosse DeGregrio, coach of Somers boys lacrosse. get a ball and a wall and handle that,” said cember right up to the start of the season.

team have been using just about every re- Kevin Mullen, athletic trainer, has also Middlestadt. “But who wants to hit a ball Every day we were climbing a moun-

source at their disposal to stay in touch, been sending the players di erent work- and go and chase it?” tain and getting better each day, then on

including Google Hangouts to host of- outs. Student-athletes also face the challenge March 13 everything just stopped.”

fensive and defensive meetings. ey also “ e boys have been training all spring, of trying to stay motivated. Earlier this e chances of a spring season, even

use the app to have fun and keep spirits basically continuing our winter stick work month, in an e ort “spice up” his team’s a partial one, are becoming slimmer by

high. On a recent team chat, senior Derek routines and workouts,” DeGregorio said. workouts, Mahopac boys lacrosse players the day. But if schools do resume before

Grassia, who plays guitar, put on a musical “We put in a tremendous amount time started nominating their teammates to the summer, student-athletes won’t have

performance for the team. this o season and these boys have been run 3 miles. Once they completed the run, much practice time before getting back

“When we come together for the group motivated to prepare for whatever season they were able to nominate more players. on the eld. For that reason, Mittlestadt

meetings online, we also kind of have nice we may have.” “Guys have become creative and I ad- has urged his captains to hold their team-

little pow-wow hour to keep connected,” Most senior student-students are mire them for that,” Bota said. “ ey’re mates accountable.

said Jon Bota, coach of Mahopac boys la- through the college recruiting process, doing the best they can.” “I told them this next two-week period

crosse.“ e younger generation with these but some late-bloomers may miss out But despite the coaches’ best e orts, is critical,” Mittlestadt said. “If indeed a

video calls, they’re kind of used to it now.” on the chance to turn heads this spring. nothing can replace face-to-face interac- season does happen, as much as you guys

Team members also have an active Still, some coaches have been continuing tion. have been slacking o , now is the time to

group text-message thread, where coaches to help their players connect with college “We don’t coach for the money; we commit to some mental preparation to play

send daily messages and workouts. recruiters. coach to help the kids,” DelMoro said. the games. If it’s going to happen, we need

“At the end [of the workout] when “ at’s the one thing they’re going to “And not being able to see them every day, to be prepared. Get yourself mentally and

they’re stretching, they send a video saying be missing out on, is the coaches seeing not being able to work with them as much physically ready.”

how the workout went for themselves,” them play later in the spring,” said Ro- I’d like to, I think that’s the toughest part Bota said he is proud of the way his team

Bota said. “I usually ask them to make a man Catalino, athletic director at Somers for me.” has handled such a stressful situation.

joke and let me know how things are go- schools. “ ey only thing they have still is DeGregorio, whose players recently “Everybody’s really involved. Every-

ing quarantined at home.” the ability to reach out with them.” donated goods to local hospitals, echoed body’s staying kind of connected,” Bota

Rob Gilchrist, coach of North Salem Catalino had high praise for all of his those sentiments. said. “It’s a little di erent than I expected

boys baseball, said he also assigns daily Somers coaches, saying they “meet”once per “ e biggest challenge for us is being my rst year to go, but we’re going to stay

workouts to his players. week to touch base. “Our guys are doing a ‘together’ apart,” the Somers boys lacrosse optimistic and keep training hard and

“ ey’ll send me back pictures of them tremendous job,”the athletic director said. coach said. “ is team considers them- controlling what we can control.”

Thursday, April 23, 2020 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 15

4/24/20 - 4/30/20 SAVE BI
With Your Uncle G’s
PRICES VALID AT Yorktown Heights Savings Card!
LOCATION ONLY UncleG.com
SAVINGS CARD

All Natural 3 5Uncle G’s
Boneless Chicken Breast
Artisanal Pasta
2FfoarmCiluytlPeatcsk $ 99
/ lb Select Varieties
16 oz
Celebrate National $
Prime Rib Day April 27th!
for
or $1.99 ea

Our Gourmet

5PAClhalticNtikaeetsunral $ 99
/lB

Cento
Tomatoes
Considered to be the "King of Meats" rib roast is usually 4 5(Excluding Certified
only cooked on special occasions, and what better $
occassion to celebrate this tender & tasty roast then & Organic)
National Prime Rib Day! 28 oz for

15Sterling Silver $ 99 2 10UBneeclfeFrGa'snks $

Rib Roast / lb for
(Natural Casing) 12 oz or $5.99 ea

16$ 99 Cleaned $899 2 10UBnaccloenG's $ Colavita $1299
/ lb Sweet Jumbo Shrimp / lb Extra Virgin ea
for Olive Oil
16-20 CT
Peeled and Deveined, Tail-On 1 Liter

Fresh Wild 5Fresh WildClams$ 99 16 oz or $5.99 ea
Swordfish Steak
Long Island DOZEN

1California $ 99 1Broccoli$ 99 3 10Sunkist $ 99 Uncle G’s $299
/LB Magic Pop ea
Crowns Cara Cara 3 LB BAG
Red Seedless Grapes /LB Oranges G(CrhaunnakPOandlayn)o$ 99 (Plain Only)
15 pcs
/ lb

Must
TrY!

Fresh Buratta
Cheese Outer shell of soft 2Kellogg's
Tortellini
$mozzarella with soft Rice Krispies 12 oz

curds and cream
inside. 8 oz
2 14FRoauvrioCliheese 3 10 3 10 7FRriegsahtoni

16 oz
$ Grab and Go Meals, Just Heat and Eat!$$ 99 FCrreènmcehBDroieuble 8$ 99 or Corn Flakes 18 oz $ 99
for / lb
for for EA
or $3.49 ea
12 Ct or $7.49 ea 16 oz or $3.99 ea ea

Wednesday April 29th:
CELEBRATE NATIONAL
SHRIMP SCAMPI DAY!

Grilled Nathans
99 CCohricnkaenndwCitohusRcooaussted$ French Fries
or Onion Rings
EA Serves 2, 24 oz
BRoigloagtonneise $ FCrhaincckeense Select Varieties
16-28 oz
10 10 12 12 18Serves 2,30oz Serves 2, 30
99 APleannVoedka$ 99 SwhitrhimPpasStcaampi$ 99 $ 99 $299
ea
EA Serves 2, 30 oz EA Serves 2, 24 oz EA oz EA

Visit UncleG.com for our Marketplace locations and to view all our weekly specials! Limit 2

Photographs and illustrations do not necessarily depict sale items. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices Valid at Yorktown Location Only.

Page 16 – North Salem News SPORTS Thursday, April 23, 2020

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT – ELLIE MOLINA FILE PHOTO/SKIP PEARLMAN
FILE PHOTO/DEENA BELL
Sesnoicocreirs, lcaacprtoasisnein

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER wear and is there any signi - old coach of mine. She set me
SPORTS EDITOR cance behind it? up for the basics in soccer and
brought the best out of every-
Soccer standout Ellie Molina I wear the number 4 for soc- one. She was so strong and a
is also the captain of the North cer and the number 3 for la- god at soccer in my eyes.
Salem girls lacrosse team. During crosse, but that’s just because
her soccer career at North Sa- of sizing. For travel, and what What life lessons have you
lem, Molina earned All-League I’d like to be, is the number 12 learned from sports?
honors twice, was an All-Section because I was born on the 12th
selection in 2019, and was named and I like even numbers. I think a great life lesson I’ve
Most Valuable Player in 2019. learned from sports is patience.
She is committed to play soccer What is your favorite sports You can’t let your emotions get
in the fall at Rogers Williams memory from your time at the best of you. Staying com-
University (Bristol, R.I.). North Salem? posed and persistent will win
games.
How are you getting My favorite moment in soc-
through this period of social cer was beating Haldane my Do you have any pre-game
distancing? What are you do- sophomore year, because we rituals?
ing to keep busy? always have rivaled them. Also
it was my rst hat trick. For la- My pregame ritual for soc-
Because of COVID-19, I’m crosse, it de nitely has to be go- cer would de nitely be me do-
using the time to catch up on ing to semi nals against Bronx- ing my hair. It has to be a high
sleep. I try to work out every ville. We were seeded 14 and pony, braided, with a lucky blue
day and do some foot and stick made it so far. headband to keep my yaways
work. Also, I’m binge-watch- down. For lacrosse, I don’t nec-
ing shows Net ix. I’ve started Who has been your biggest essarily have one but it’s de -
“Grey’s Anatomy” for the third role model over the years and nitely bumping to music.
time. what have you learned from
them? If you could have one
What jersey number do you superpower, what would it be
My biggest role model over and why?
the years has to have been an
If I had one superpower it
WHY DO WE would probably be the ability to Ellie Molina
read minds, so I know what peo- Ellie Molina
ADVERTISE ple are actually thinking.

IN HALSTON What is something about
MEDIA’S yourself people would be sur-
LOCAL prised to learn?

NEWSPAPERS? I don’t really know. I’m an open
book.
TO ADVERTISE WITH US,
CALL BRETT FREEMAN AT (845) 208-8151 What place would you most
like to visit?

1I’d love to go to Greece.
“Mamma Mia” is one of my fa-
vorite movies and my grandma,
mom, and I want to go.

What is your favorite place to
eat locally?

My Favorite place to eat locally
is Hay elds. e Fricken Chick-
en is the best!

What’s the go-to app on your
phone and why?

My go-to app is Snapchat, be-
cause I like to talk to my friends
a lot. Or Pinterest, because there
are a ton of cute things to look at.

Are you currently binging
anything?

Currently I’ve been binging
“Legacies” on Net ix. It’s related
to the show “ e Originals.”

For a young athlete growing
up in the North Salem school
district, what would you tell
them about the experience of
being on the soccer and lacrosse
teams and why should they go
out for them?

We become a family. Friend-
ships are built on these teams.
Cherish every moment because
time really does y by fast.

Thursday, April 23, 2020 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 17

CLUES ACROSS 26. Equally 51. Seedless raisin 17. Proofreading mark For puzzle solutions, please see
1. Revolutions per minute theparamountrehab.com
4. Hymns 27. Khoikhoi people 52. Self-protection 19. European country
10. Brew
11. Did not acknowledge 28. Jump in figure skating 53. Clue 20. Greek mythological
12. Atomic #77
14. Partly digested food 30. Lantern 54. Life-savers nymph
15. Not one
16. Lesotho capital 31. TV network 55. Ingest too much 21. Grandfather
18. Copyreading
22. Living organism that 34. Georges __, French 56. Misrepresented 25. Clears
feeds on organic matter
23. One’s biological father philosopher 58. Small Eurasian deer 29. Amount of time
24. An aggregate of
molecules 36. Sharp, shrill bark 59. Most mocking 31. Mollusks

37. Albanian monetary units 60. Soviet Socialist 32. German municipality

39. Launched Apollo Republic 33. Body part

40. One who graduated 35. City of Angels

41. Exist CLUES DOWN hoopsters

42. Passed by 1. Flower cluster 38. Suffocate

48. Very unpleasant smell 2. A form 41. Pleasing to the eye

50. Graduates 3. Inner organ regions 43. Poplar trees (Spanish)

4. Local law 44. Ship officer

enforcement 45. Individual investment

5. A citizen of account (abbr.)

Senegal 46. Prefix meaning within

6. Positively charged 47. Ceased to live

electrodes 49. Day by day

7. Connects granules 56. Not color

8. Business practice 57. Condition of withdrawal

9. The Mount (abbr.)

Rushmore State

12. Leader

13. Hindu queen

To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can
appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using
the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Prepare for
power outages
with a Generac
home standby
generator

SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN HOME
ASSESSMENT TODAY!

845 743 9338

FREE

7-Year Extended Warranty*
A $695 Value!
O er valid March 16, 2020 June 30, 2020

Special Financing Available

Subject to Credit Approval
*Terms & Conditions Apply

Page 18 – North Salem News CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, April 23, 2020

200 OFF$ anpyurNcEhWasestoafirlift Regain Your Independence! AUTO DONATIONS FOR SALE P/H NYC * $15 P/H LI * $14.50
P/H UPSTATE NY If you
Owned & Operated by EazyLift Albany, LLC Donate your car to Wheels Privacy Hedges -SPRING currently care for your relatives
For Wishes, benefiting Make- BLOWOUT SALE 5ft Green or friends who have Medicaid
(518) 393-2274 or (888) 558-LIFT A-Wish. We offer free towing Giant Arborvitae only $59 each. or Medicare, you may be
and your donation is 100% tax FREE Installation/FREE delivery, eligible to start working for
Locally Owned & Operated deductible. Call 914-468-4999 While supplies last! www. them as a personal assistant.
New and Reconditioned Lifts Today! lowcosttreefarm.com 518-536- No Certificates needed. (347)
1367 462-2610 (347)565-6200
• Sales • Rentals • Service • Buybacks Same Day Installation BUYING/SELLING
HEALTH MISCELLANEOUS
Visit Our Display Center at 836 Troy-Schenectady Road. Latham, NY, 12110 Buying diamonds, gold,
silver, all fine jewelry and VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 pills DISH TV $59.99 For 190
THE BUTCHER’S BUNDLE watches, coins, paintings, for $99. 100 pills for $150 Channels + $14.95 High Speed
better furs, complete FREE shipping. Money back Internet. Free Installation,
4 (5 oz.) Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons estates. We simply guaranteed! CallToday: 800- Smart HD DVR Included,
pay more! Call Barry 404-0244 Free Voice Remote. Some
4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops 914-260-8783 or e-mail SAVE ON YOUR NEXT PRE- restrictions apply. 1-888-609-
[email protected] SCRIPTION! World Health 9405
4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers Link. Price Match Guarantee! Get DIRECTV! ONLY $35/
FREON WANTED: We pay Prescriptions Required. CIPA month! 155 Channels &
4 (3 oz.) Gourmet Jumbo Franks CA$H for cylinders and Certified. Over 1500 medica- 1000s of Shows/Movies
cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 tions available. CALLToday For On Demand (w/SELECT All
4 (2.8 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin R114. Convenient. Certified A Free Price Quote. 1-866-569- Included Package.) PLUS
Professionals. Call 312-361-0601 7986 Call Now! Stream on Up to FIVE Screens
4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets or visit RefrigerantFinders.com Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? Simultaneously at No
You AndYour Family May Be Additional Cost. Call DIRECTV
Omaha Steaks Seasoning Packet EDUCATION EntitledTo Significant Cash 1-888-534-6918
Award. No Risk. No Money Out COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE
69$$238.91* separately 99 TRAIN AT HOME TO DO Of Pocket. For Information Call DIAGNOSIS by GEEKS ON
MEDICAL BILLING! Become 877-225-4813 SITE! Virus Removal, Data
COMBO PRICE a Medical Office Professional Recovery! 24/7 EMERGENCY
online at CTI! GetTrained, HELP WANTED SERVICE, In-home repair/On-
+ 4 MORE BURGERS FREE Certified & ready to work in line solutions. $20 OFF ANY
months! Call 855-543-6440. JOB OPPORTUNITY $18.50 SERVICE! 844-892-3990
THAT’S 20 MAIN COURSES! (M-F 8am-6pm ET)

ORDER NOW ! 1.866.749.2741 ask for 61086ZEP *Savings shown over aggregated single
item base price. Standard S&H applies.
www.OmahaSteaks.com/dinner148 ©2020 Omaha Steaks, Inc. Exp. 5/31/20

Wheels For Wishes dopniacaWcktcioeuen’pprsestinasgntidll

benefiting

Make-A-Wish®
Hudson Valley

Your Car Donations Matter

NOW More Than Ever!

• Free Vehicle Pick Up ANYWHERE • 100% Tax Deductible PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
• We Accept Most Vehicles Running or Not • Minimal To No Human Contact
Corresponding to Last Week’s April 16 Issue
WheelsForWishes.org Call:(914)468-4999

* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs or
financial information, call (213) 948-2000 or visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.

HumPauntenSaomciety
Check out our Facebook & Twitter pages!

Sweet, pretty Lilac is
an adorable Hound
mix that is loveable
and fun-loving. Call us

to find out more.

Lilac LEGAL NOTICES

Pretty Callie is still PLLC FORMATION NOTICE of Landscape Architecture.
waiting for that special
family to love. Call us Notice of Formation of Ink Landscape LLC FORMATION NOTICE
Architects, PLLC, a professional service limited
to find out more.
liability company (PLLC). Arts. Of Org. led with NOTICE OF FORMATION of Creating

SSNY on 2/13/20. O ce Location: Westchester Moments Travel LLC. Filed with SSNY on

County. SSNY designated as agent of the PLLC 03/25/2020. O ce: Westchester County. SSNY

upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail copy

shall mail process to: c/o Ink Landscape Architects, to: 288 Hawthorne Avenue, Apt 4, Yonkers, NY

PLLC, 381 Old Army Road, Scarsdale, New York 10705. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Callie 10583. Purpose: For the practice of the profession

Putnam Humane Society, 68 Old Rt. 6, Carmel Contact Us
845-225-7777 www.puthumane.org North Salem News is located at Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit C1S, Somers, NY 10589.
You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected].
Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 23, 2020 North Salem News – Page 19

Thank You

TO OUR READERS!

Your monetary support and kind words
are appreciated and have been uplifting

to all of us at Halston Media!

We are humbled and grateful.

To continue serving the community, we need
a steady base of continued support, and we need support

among a larger number of readers.

weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. 2019 Vol. 5 No. 40 North SalemV’sisoint lTyawpeInetkolyNnoerwthsSpaalpeemr .mneatilefodrttoheevleartyehstonmeewasn. d
TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news.
Salem’s only Thursday, June 13, PHOTO: BEN ALLEN
Visit
North Spring GuideHVUADLSLEOYN

Vol. 5 No. 11 business.
Thursday,
AHnimoapl loerveescruaseapcnraordsaslsytzateteedlpianuepmspaysswembolerd tkoPHOTO:TABITHAPEARSONMARSHALL January 2, 2020

March 28, 2019
A SpetociHalaSlsutopnpleMmedeniat
SBTAYFKF WATRIHTEER RINE BORCHERT
SisuisnttahineiarbfiilbiteyrLittle CrefeakrmFamrmaniangeNmoerntht.SSaeleemthleefaudlsl sthtoerwy aoynipnaegnevsi1ro4namnden1t5a.lly sound dsrFFohW“rAaveocekanmsieibmoghd’besungitrontmmjtiehiewhIoronencatfoeteeutkoDekhtriOudywiWrmlocnenatRlgniaea,hahaahtmSmohbnaetCWsdatmhoaiinywnhbedtmooaIitpreetahltieeFta,ealnhoanyLJpetclwwbfeodftctdashaafor,threhyesaoson1aoontlhceoecrTdrpr-lnhek’sm4eoroume.taomrCasrpaodeibi-ocn2srkpgltuna’bmiysnuetamooacan5hrknanntOhadbtpoorlvotseCtenecidgnuotiFayitenopgoatkolnmhoemfk,oennmhayramnonyot,iOdpnwdirsryrnadtceoekrootytmbthwehactwewth.o,hibasnhwdLteto”dnob-hoiaiocoeieoehs,roesnCondoomsiatogltdarymel,eweaohowskkcaadoiahanafdewbvnrktam.niraolfanisewi,modtet,whgshK.ossrhnrotenuwekheohLenohogiyhTeiawrtdrisfemwnhd.onoearwnoeresahepsaiidtcinrnhirkdabmuurnacenhlhoeryekiiichbhsrlaeoasgsseteFt—dosvbrydhae,bfarirahRiadnivpvaieduieysguvhdlpcaebeeLrnluornaantpweenet.atrulaeamhnlsioeteebtluad,ppnihcpnvigedrrckbotlhtitipe.oiboedohxicsDelonahottyruero,to,idheonkaehapebngedalrtraideelerdbsLiohosnisadetnr,Slaiuibfobdeaomnvdwnaamaadieoki-wrbe’emfsdpahtdairg.o,otelwaHlaa,lujeeieeouakrtuwnsstnra-tihcyr.niesshmshtlivanhltettstdoyfheaeusceraae,Siot,atteidnstinr“whnrpoLwniueeemWiadmaf‘begtarY-oawohItcahsrseytlhe.koetreheielkhecaeCdia.Ysaihrsdelasne”a’w,.slstdch“ouau’lianLteiuIeWsItaDraundssRmLtLhseoms‘bhdgeids,OssnsamirockeooaioehKais.tieft’sootdsitnKkntfhskoteslhy’dcliaofusJkn“e.diiittipernuaa,iotS’nBtulhonkia’dsm’s,twhedtsmennnn”gnhiee.ltrob,ceestehgt’aioeMMe”dtdebecnahoivrtrsrwoool‘eadheiDeienCtavthdfnrkxccctrans1enoB[oerhmiGG.uterIkt’tCni0osscu.esh“tteeblimecefohhhinsruuhBnrvasaals,adgepTueiaelnntenatasstenAndahppriysi,dShnnrdargnncyetnkcloseihepgEttseiieahensrhgtgaeaIggf’pEersbaocenaelaarvekaslliileibmarnnLoeealentcGeadnanmceadahosOtwf]odtitocsacvsaenidryeeiueumteuacrelweonn.nKriodr.hdt.ailsrtsdimr”ddBdeilm“rantaIaeusietdtFwoHdedta.noinhlhsuaPTr,dpapgbrnLiic’ghaArdattIaaialesaruhidiseeftiiGntmab,awardsomienrieitwrnEeatannstwhtyi;hrleadhldV.ymdoO6aewftyaleiwtweswiknofhshrlzertsiala-’KheswueIeagtteeatyasttse’hxntiodvstiioeeta9nmjrvb’ots-tuvrsTi’eepaptennResethdmlf-reuahtnlatrdioer;btponrbio-oswkesaylmpaacmegiscfuynksKwr.GkedotaIw9ehamnieneiardtsmrrhBaeei,a.ed”nd-

Is is the Right Time to Sell?4 LLECEISGLUAARSELSNIFOIEDTICS ES WISNtuTdEpeRgn1tSs0H-s1hO1owWoC.ASE
OPINION
26 SPORTS
25
BALANCED ROCK Ahcglroooeomrwiryneeogmcuvtooalwynrl,utogtyehnoasedugheemmarriavnaaregytkerehisefta.b.tvVhAoeiiunssmindtisd,muieafltdyyigpowaoluenoe’drdbbesuatliiyrotmeeeoresktootitenofsfageesdrteeisollyclc?uucopIrlmnigrmeroinanbudtgirnetrtag,heri.tnreI’osfdauysmwgofhuooerr’wmreyeiaoatshrufefkironeeraitddnraaeagnyabasd.lemoptfrhaiycarokenueterthvpweerrhohepowremietrhety 18
CLASSIFIEDS 18
LEGAL NOTICES 17

8
16

LEISURE 24 SPRISNHGOHWOSRSE
8
OPINION & CAMPS 20 Old Salem hosts Grand Prix.
SCHOOLS 23 pg 16-17
10•W%•AhCl•IlenROon•EEHflFYeSAoY•ocFmTmoutGIuraNePSirercGrEntEeeCleHlCseerareocUcavrnmtttSrCtrioieiTccThrcOshaaSeNilMre•sgeUtCEAueepRddrpagssSrl•!a•lFsd•OeR•LIFE
SPORTS 914.455.2158SpLirieclelinEsleecstirnicW.ceosmtc•heinsftoe@r, PSuptirnealmliE,lNecYtCric&.cCoTm!

MARCIE NOLLET TISLailceesnpseersdoRneianlNEYsta&teCT CSCMoOeVmlLlN:De(or9Wsl1leE4|tN)[email protected]•RmO|RfP•fiEumcStenaI:aDr(c9mEi1eN4RnO)Tope2eIlgAlr7eai7oLttet-ndiB5.abc0Rlyb0OaOi0nsfKftuiobcEsueRidciAhar.GycooEfmNRT LLC North SalePmHOMTOid: TdAlBeI/THHAigPhEASRcShOoNoMl AgRaSrHdAeLnL

2
TRACKS

Three ways to contribute:
• Mail a check to: Halston Media, P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, New York 10541.
• Visit www.HalstonMedia.com and press the ‘PayPal Contribute Now’ button.
• Scan the QR code to the right with your cell phone using a QR code reader.

Page 20 – North Salem News Thursday, April 23, 2020

Technology

that
Brings

Your Home

to Buyers

Wherever They Are

Leveraging technology to reach buyers

If you've been thinking about selling, only to be blind-sided by recent market instability, your instinct
might be to hold off and stay put. That's understandable, but consider this: interest rates are at an
all-time low and inventory remains short. As a seller, this puts you in a unique position and I'm ready
to help you maximize your return in a market that's more complicated than ever.

I have the technology and marketing expertise to get your home sold, even if potential buyers are
stuck at home. With dedicated property websites, video tours, virtual open houses and targeted email
and social media marketing, I can leverage my technology to reach today's highly motivated buyers.

Give me a call today and we can develop a custom marketing plan exclusive to your home. I'll be here
with you for the entire process,from list-to-close, with your health and safety first and foremost.

Marcie Nolletti

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
NY & CT
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Cell: (914) 424-5545

[email protected]
marcienolletti.com

© 2020 Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real
Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Realogy
Brokerage Group LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports
the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.