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Financial supportVOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS
needed for
ambulance corps
BY TOM BARTLEY happen...we basically lowered The ambulance corps in a group photo taken before the pandemic. PHOTO COURTESY OF HERB FOSTER
CONTRIBUTING WRITER our budget,” says corps president
Lesley Boltz) have lent urgency “ ey’ve sent food, they’ve sent In addition, the virus brought makes clear, the Katonah Bedford
For more than half a century, to the corps’s annual fundraising cards, things that are really an abrupt need to spend some Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps
whenever someone in Kato- appeal, which is just getting un- touching, to our crews...they’ve $20,000 on personal protective “is not a separate taxing district.
nah or Bedford Hills needed derway. clapped for us as we’re driving. equipment. As a result, despite KBHVAC’s
help in a hurry, the community crucial role in the emergency ser-
could count on an ambulance “ is year,” Alexandra Wha- ose things are really special.” Fundraising is especially im- vices chain, the organization relies
and trained volunteers to re- len, ambulance corps captain, Still, it will take continued - portant for most volunteer am- heavily on public support to fund
spond. Now, in this year of the says in its fundraising letter, nancial support to replace a two- bulance units. Unlike, say, the its operations.”
coronavirus, those volunteers are “your support is more important decades-old ambulance, one of volunteer re departments it
counting on the community to than ever before.” three in the corps’s eet. Its re- rolls with in emergencies, the e economics of the situation
respond to their own cry for aid. tirement next year, while state- corps receives precious little in are clear to Boltz, the Katonah
e people of Katonah and mandated, is not state-funded. the way of public funding.
Calls have sharply declined in Bedford Hills have come to the It will cost the corps $200,000. As the fundraising appeal SEE AMBULANCE PAGE 6
the pandemic, cutting the prin- aid of the corps before, in fact,
cipal source of funding for the ever since it began service in
Katonah Bedford Hills Volun- 1963 as the Katonah Lions Am-
teer Ambulance Corps. At the bulance Corps.
same time, the nonpro t orga-
nization is grappling with the “ e community has always
costs of buying protective gear supported us very generously,”
and a new ambulance. says Boltz.
ose nancial pressures and And that support is re ected
economic uncertainties (“Not in more than dollars, Whalen
knowing what was going to points out.
“Our community has helped
us in many ways,” she says.
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Teen of the Month: Scott Weinstein
BY KATE BELDERS ate, hardworking student in the also participated in “Chicago” art. Hired in February, he takes lm career, with an eye toward
CONTRIBUTING WRITER arts and beyond. He takes every with the Broadway Workshop in his job seriously, supporting cus- performing, production, direct-
opportunity to learn and grow. New York City. tomers and doing whatever he ing, teaching or possibly start-
Scott Weinstein, John Jay He is not only a dedicated per- can to make sure customers have ing a theater company.
High School senior and theater former but also demonstrates a “I was so impressed with Scott a great experience.
student, is not only a dedicated keen interest in various produc- from the moment I met him; he Looking back on his time at
performer but a hardworking tion aspects, including working is just a super talent,” said Marc Scott is currently applying to John Jay, Scott says he will miss
and caring leader within his as a dramaturge and an assistant Tumminelli, the founder and di- colleges and plans to major in the camaraderie of perform-
community. to the director.” rector of Broadway Workshop. musical theater and obtain a mi- ing with his friends, the joy of
“He has an incredible voice and nor or possible double major in opening nights and the back-
Scott was raised in South Sa- Beyond his involvement with such [a] fantastic stage pres- business. He also is exploring a stage rituals that occur.
lem and Cross River, having at- the theater program, Scott com- ence. Scott is also one of the
tended both Meadow Pond and mands a highly diversi ed set of kindest young people I have lm or television major. He also looks forward to re-
Lewisboro elementary schools. extracurricular activities. ever worked with. It’s so clear Once he nishes school, Scott turning, as an alumnus, to sup-
At Lewisboro Elementary, he loves working in the the- looks forward to a theater and port the theater program.
Scott got his rst taste of the Since freshman year, he ater, and his joy is truly infec-
theater by becoming involved in has been a member of the Ju- tious. He is the kind of person
stage crew for the school’s fth- nior State of America, a group you want in your cast because
grade production of “Char- founded in 1934 to help students he makes an e ort to get to
lotte’s Web.” He vividly recalls build leadership skills, learn civil know his fellow cast members
being tasked with moving parts debate and strengthen their en- and brings so much light to the
of the set and switching on and gagement through volunteering room. I can’t wait to see what is
o with other stage crew mem- and activism. Last year, Scott next for him on his journey.”
bers. was elected chapter vice mayor
and vice president, and this year, Meanwhile, Scott also has
A year later, at John Jay his senior year, he was elected its been taking voice lessons for
Middle School, he served as a mayor and president. He has at- several years. He plays several
lighting assistant for a produc- tended several conventions with instruments, including alto,
tion of “A Christmas Carol,” the chapters from other states. tenor and baritone saxophones,
school’s fall production. Later clarinet, upright bass and piano.
that school year, Scott decided Scott also has been a member
to give the stage a try and was of the yearbook club since his Being a senior during the
cast in the spring musical “ e sophomore year, serving as its coronavirus pandemic has been
Addams Family.” Sparking a editor this year. challenging. Last summer, Scott
further interest in acting, he had been all set to attend sever-
participated in a seventh-grade Scott’s leadership skills have al programs in person, but they
workshop at the Yorktown also played a role in his John were rendered virtual.
Stage.. Jay theater experiences. After
attending the Berklee College However, the pandemic also
His exploration of theater of Music’s summer program, he allowed him to explore his cre-
continued at John Jay High created a chapter of the Interna- ativity. During the summer, he
School, beginning with a per- tional espian Society at John produced a virtual theater piece
formance in the freshman play Jay in an e ort to connect the called “Monopoly Musical.” He
“Blue Heart.” He also joined school’s theater program to the directed the piece and support-
vocal jazz, jazz band and an broader theater community at ed the project’s video editing.
all-male a cappella group called large. To launch the chapter, he
researched the organization and While the pandemic has
e Rolling Tones. pitched it to the school admin- been shaping his senior year,
And over the last four years, istration. Currently, Scott serves Scott has an ambitious sched-
Scott has been involved in every as the president of the school’s ule planned, including directing
show at the high school in some chapter. the freshman play and being
way. Last year, for example, he involved with the school’s mu-
was assistant to the director of Scott also has earned several sical in whatever form it takes.
“Spelling Bee.” awards, including the St. Law- And his senior internship may
During his time at John Jay, rence Book Award for his work be lm-related, with a focus on
his hard work and dedication within the community, advanc- media content creation.
have been noticed by many, in- ing inclusivity, and an Excel-
cluding John Jay teacher Aman- lence in Acting Award. When Scott is not otherwise
da Urban, who said, “Scott has occupied, he can be found work-
always been a curious, passion- Last year, Scott was in a pro- ing as a barista at Starbucks. He
duction of “Urinetown” with the now is a self-described “co ee
Lighthouse Youth eatre. He nerd,” fond of co ee and co ee
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Women of Westchester show on display
WOW show runs through Feb. 6 at CB Gallery
CB Gallery, Katonah’s cut- Arbor, I desperately wanted to in space created by hundreds of ings and make them pretty be- to incorporate in my pieces
ting-edge contemporary art master photography but was smaller pieces of wood jointed fore they are town down.” and I begin each work with an
gallery, is pleased to announce impatient with the logistical together to create one sculpture. Rachel White initial image and add others
its next exhibition of a group challenges. e spark happened “ Eiferman says After graduating from the which are often unrelated in
show by seven local artists in- once I realized what I could ac- Her in uences are many: from College of Creative Studies in subject matter, always with the
cluding Carol Bouyoucos, Me- complish digitally. I love the 13th century Persian carpets to Detroit, MI undergrad and Al- intent to compose a piece with
gan Cedro, Loren Eiferman, immediacy of the transforma- the mysterious crop circles that fred University graduate school, an eye towards color harmony
Vanessa Smith, Rachel White tion, but it’s a constant chal- appear in the U.K. every spring Katonah resident Rachel White and spatial relationships both
and Audrey Zinman. lenge to use the technology to and summer each sculpture is embarked on a journey in the in relation to each individual
“WOW!” is a show com- enhance nature and not domi- a new geometry that works on beauty industry working for Es- element and the object itself.”
prised of photographs by Carol nate it,” said Bouyoucos. many di erent levels where tee Lauder and Tom Ford. Now Her scissors are her paintbrush
Bouyoucos, paintings by Megan Megan Cedro numbers and numerology, inter- back on the art scene her cur- her magical pieces are often
Cedro, sculptures by Loren Ei- After graduating from the connections, science and color all rent work is an investigation in functional and meant to be used
ferman, paintings, photography Art Institute of Fort Lauder- have a place and relate together mark making and color study. and enjoyed.
and sculpture by Vanessa Smith, dale, Cedro moved to New York in a new pattern and dimension. “ Her current process is a balance CB Gallery will begin showing
paintings By Rachel White and to work in the fashion industry. Vanessa Smith of conscious control of where Women of Westchester WOW!
decoupage by Audrey Zinman. Currently living in Bedford, Longtime Bedford resi- to place a mark while allowing with an opening reception by ap-
“I’m so happy with the wide Cedro’s work is a combination dent Smith is an accomplished the material to speak for them- pointment on Friday, December
range of artwork in this show”, of fashion, melancholy and love painter with over 25 solo and selves. “I was looking for a way 18. Refreshments will be served.
Christopher Brescia, owner of of nature. “I grew up obsess- group shows, including a suc- to make a mark without a paint Gallery walk in hours are
CB Gallery says, “ ese are some ing over fashion magazines and cessful show at the CB Gallery, brush and came across a dry- Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
of the most creative and hardest models” Cedro says, “and for Katonah, N.Y., April 2019. On wall tool and ran with it.” ursdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fri-
working women on the art scene me, my main subject is a girl the heels of painting two build- Audrey Zinman day 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday
right now and I’m so lucky to that constantly evolves as I do.” ings this summer called LOVE Audrey Zinman describes 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays
have them in a group show.” Loren Eiferman IT WHILE ITS HERE, Van- her decoupage technique as noon to 4 p.m. or by appoint-
Carol Bouyoucos e SUNY Purchase gradu- essa will be displaying small “painting with paper”. “ e ment.
“I always wanted to be an art- ate has developed her unique sculptural houses, photos and power of images has always For more information, please
ist,” Mt. Kisco resident Carol way of working in wood for over small paintings all based on her intrigued me and decoupage visit CB Gallery on Facebook
Bouyoucos explains. “Growing 25 years, “I’ve come to a com- recent projects. “ e art of im- o ers the perfect medium to and Instagram @cbartgallery or
up in Ohio and attending school fortable level and understanding permanence is something that express myself,” Zinman says, contact Christopher at artgal-
at the University of Michigan’s of working with my material. really inspires me and I’m al- “I am always hunting for inter- [email protected] or 917-520-
School of Art & Design in Ann e wood, for me, is now a line ways looking to dress up build- esting illustrations and papers 3234.
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Library Reverts lewisborolibrary.org. e game - and famously made into the tor, Editor and Director. James pm. Zentangle is an unplanned,
to Curbside board suggests acts of kindness 1983 lm about Ralphie Parker has worked for the past 6 years abstract drawing created with
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community or virtually. BB gun. Join this humorous which provides audiobooks for tangles. It is a type of drawing
Once a full row of acts of kind- and heartwarming recounting of the blind and reading impaired. meditation that provides a point
Due to the rising numbers of ness are completed, participants the Parker family’s Christmas- Please register for the Zoom link of focus, as well as to calm and
Covid-19 cases already in West- can take a picture and submit time experiences in small-town via the Library website. provide relaxation by drawing re-
chester, as well as the anticipated by tagging #lewisborolibrary on Depression-era Indiana. Only petitive patterns.
Local artist and educator Sam
Virtual Drawing withincrease due to holiday gather- social media, sending photo to instead of gathering around your
ings, the Lewisboro Library has Library via email, or dropping radio to listen to stories like in Zentangle Kanner will lead this exercise in
reverted to Curbside Service only. board o at curbside pickup. e olden days, your family will be creating Zentangles. e only
e majority of libraries in the sta will hang up a Kindness gathering around the computer Do meditative drawing once supplies needed are plain paper
Westchester Library System are Snow ake with the “Do Good- screen! the holiday crush is over! e Li- and markers. Please register for
taking this step to protect both er’s” name on it visible in the Li- e reading will be per- brary is o ering “Drawing with the Zoom link via the Library
the sta and the community. brary windows! formed by James McGowan, a Zentangle” for teens and adults website.
ere will be no more computer If you ll EVERY square on professional audiobook Narra- on Tuesday, December 29 at 7
and browsing appointments in- the board, you will be entered
side the Library until further into a ra e for a $10 gift card to
notice. is safety protocol will Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe. Our Hearts Ache for You
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review the Curbside Service in- lies can complete the whole board
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Do Good December Please submit the game board by
December 31, 2020.
Challenge Tales from A
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AMBULANCE worst public health crisis in a thousand calls. is year we Fully protected in
memory, the corps this year cut have only done about 770 calls.” PPE.
FROM PAGE 1 expenditures by 10 percent.
at reduction has impacted PHOTOS COURTESY
resident now in her rst year as Even with that budget belt- the ambulance corps’s bottom OF KBHVAC
the organization’s leader. tightening, the volunteers expect line, going to the very heart of
to spend about $278,000 to con- the funding that sustains its
“If we don’t operate,” she tinue responding, on average, to operations. Fully two-thirds of
notes, “the town would basically two or three calls every day. the volunteers’ budget relies on
be forced to contract their am- “revenue recovery,” the billing of
bulance service. It is an essential Despite the rising demand for medical insurers for the cost of
service. hospital beds this year, requests their clients’ hospital transpor-
for ambulances, at least for tation.
“As a volunteer agency,” Boltz KBHVAC, have declined.
points out, “we’re essentially e other major revenue com-
saving the town that expense.” “In a normal year,” corps cap- ponent, perhaps 30 percent of
tain Whalen says, “we do about their total budget, comes from
In the midst of the nation’s donations. And, despite a year
of lockdowns, layo s and other
nancial reverses, residents’ giv-
ing has not declined.
“We live in a wonderful com-
munity,” says Michelle Brier,
a volunteer EMT and spokes-
person for the organization,
“and residents have continued
to support us despite the chal- Masked up and ready to help.
lenges of the pandemic.”
Bedford town government
funds the remaining 5 percent
of the corps’s budget, kicking in
$15,000 in grant money. at
helps pay for this year’s sud-
den need for protective personal
equipment.
“We use a lot of PPE,” Wha-
len notes. “Our members have
been properly out tted since
the beginning...We’ve spent a
lot of money on PPE.”
Scarcity drives up the gear’s
cost. Whalen said it is “very dif-
cult to nd PPE. And when
we nd it, we buy everything
we can...We’re not stockpiling
it, but we’re keeping enough on
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The ambulance corps PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILIP FRIEDMAN
headquarters.
Lesley Boltz, Cesar Perez,
PHOTO COURTESY OF KBHVAC Michelle Brier and Allie Whalen.
AMBULANCE the volunteer EMT explains, “so it’s a potential COVID call.” hours a week on-call, standing trying to see light at the end of
we can make sure we have a very Members, for their part, are re- by either at corps headquarters the tunnel, but [they’re] de nitely
FROM PAGE 6 controlled do ng of the gloves. on Bedford Road in Katonah or sticking together. at’s what we
We step away from the call with- acting well, Whalen says. within ve minutes of it. ey’re have to do. We’re a community
At a minimum, regardless of out any remnant of the call still “People are scared,” she ac- all certi ed after undergoing the and we have to stick together.”
the type of call, ambulance crew on us.” same training as paid EMTs.
members wear N95 masks when knowledges, “but we have a really Uppermost in Whalen’s mind
they roll. If symptoms suggest Whalen makes clear one prior- wonderful community. People are “Everyone’s being safe,” Wha- “is just showing my members that
COVID, volunteers also don ity, saying, “We have to protect sticking together. Even if people len says. “Everyone’s using the I’m thankful for them.”
protective eyewear, full-length our members.” She regularly re- can’t ride, they’re helping in ways PPE...monitoring themselves for
Tyvek coveralls and gloves. minds them: “Due to asymptom- that they can. And that really temperature and symptoms, get- “ ey don’t have to be doing
atic spread, we treat every call like means a lot to us.” ting tested. I think everyone is the work they’re doing. ey’re all
“We wear two pairs of gloves,” volunteers.”
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Happily
Ever
After
We went dark Handmade with love
give it a listen at the YouTube I’ve always loved using my In my 20’s, I began buying
hands to make things for kits and learning embroidery
MAN link below, if you can t it in myself. Gradually, I would JUST and cross stitch. I found it very
OVERBOARD between cat videos. I prob- make things and give them as JO ANN peaceful to sit and sew, and before
ably should have put some
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MELÉN would tell me that no one wanted FRANCELLA I found a cross stitch kit with the
I think of it, penguins would
have been even better. Or put something I made, but I contin- following saying, Marriage: May
the word “challenge” in the ued to bake and stitch whenever I there be such a oneness between
In my other, other life, I’ve title and thought of some- had the chance. you that when one weeps, the
been a rock & roll musi-
cian for as far back as I thing poisonous for people to I started being creative with baked goods. I can other will taste salt. What can I say, I’m a romantic.
swallow during the song. at
would have increased my hits imagine now what a vacation it must have been for e love of my life, Ken, turned out to be clueless
my mother when she would set up all the ingredi- about tasting salt and whenever I do cry, he heads
can remember. Actually a lot and made my song a hit. But ents on the kitchen table and then tell me to make for the hills. But that hasn’t stopped me from
further back than that, because it’s just me, my camcorder and whatever I wanted. e sight of the our, sugar proudly displaying the framed needlepoint in my
rock & roll musicians can a cheap editing program, and if and butter was so exciting. I realize now that this laundry room.
rarely remember back very you want to swallow anything was a win-win situation. I got to bake my heart When I had my daughter, I made all of her Hal-
far. It’s been one of the great poisonous, that’s hopefully not out, experimenting with cookies and cakes, and my loween costumes and each summer I would make
passions of my life, and as in my fault. mom got to relax for a few hours. I soon graduated us matching sundresses until she nicely asked me to
other forms of art, there is no To mix things up a bit I to using sour cream, food colorings and sprinkles. I stop at age 10. I understood completely.
better way to process the trials had my two female band- was in heaven. Like many other families, our anksgiving table
and tribulations of life than mates sing in the chorus. I’ve Since I loved being in the kitchen so much, I had less family members around it this year, and
to create something that says never been in a band with two asked if one night I could make dinner for the fam- I imagine that Christmas will be the same, but I
what normal words, such as women before this one and it’s ily and the next day I made surprise stu ed ham- continue to be hopeful and feel blessed for all we
“pandemics REALLY suck,” a little di erent than playing burgers. I used mashed potatoes to stu the burg- have and all we can still do.
cannot say. So I wrote a song with the guys. With the guys, ers, but, the surprise was all mine when I stu ed my e day after anksgiving, my 25 year old niece,
about it. It’s called “We Went you could drop a ten-foot little sister’s hamburger with a purple lollipop, stick Kelsey, called to ask if she and her sister could take
Dark (love in the age of the Steinway grand piano out of and all. Unfortunately, the lollipop had melted into a ride to our home so they could visit with my
coronavirus),” and I recorded a two-storey window straight the meat leaving a sticky, sugary mess and a single grandson, Drew. It was a beautiful day and we all
it in my basement on my onto the lead guitarist’s head, white lollipop stick. Lesson learned. sat outside for a visit. My niece handed me a small
cheap 8-track digital recorder. and once the dust had settled In Jr. High School I took Home Economics package and when I opened it, I found a beautifully
I play all of the instruments the drummer, completely classes and the only thing I can remember learn- framed, embroidered autumn/pumpkin scene with
on the recording, not because stunned, would say, “I didn’t ing how to cook is a white sauce. Since that day, I the words, Give anks. is was such a surprise
I’m such a great musician, but know we had a piano player.” have never made or eaten white sauce again. What I and it really touched my heart. I love it and can’t
because when you tell your By comparison, when I’m in loved about Home Ec, as we called it, was learning wait to display it each November. Hopefully our
musician friends that you a band with two girls, I’m the how to make clothes. Just a few stitches on a piece whole family can be together for the next anks-
wrote a song about a highly odd man out, because I’m a of fabric and suddenly I had a top to wear. Several giving, and I know that each time I see Kelsey’s gift
contagious incurable disease man, and because I’m a little more stitches on a complimentary fabric and voila, I will feel a warm hug and know that it was hand-
and you’d like them to come odd. I’ll give you an illustra- I had a pair of shorts. During the annual fashion made with love.
over to your house and play on tion to show you what it’s like: show at our school, we were able to model the
it, you might as well write a Pretend I just killed someone, out ts we had made. [email protected]
song about a dialtone. like say, the guy who wrote Fun Facts
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Not to be content with that the “Kars for Kids” jingle, and Early man fabricated needles from ivory and bone and
learned how to make sturdy, durable threads from plant
(it’s been a long, long quar- I refused to confess (although
fibers or animal sinew.
antine), I decided to make a in real life I’d be kind of proud
video to go with it. If you have SEE MELEN PAGE 15
four minutes to spare you can
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How about some Hygge?
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Danish culture).
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to celebrate winter and the beer that goes
In my view, there’s no downside to actually self-advice to make the best and ponentially with any or all of the follow- with it.
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BART Party games
FROM PAGE 9 As a teen, when we gathered READING, across the room in twos and threes.
together in a group outside in WRITING & To make these holiday o ce parties
First, you’ll admire the Tawny color of this beauty warmer weather, someone al- CHOCOLATE
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on records or eight track tapes. buy a gift for someone whose name you
e ornate label is worth reading each year and, of pulled out of a hat (oh, no, that curmud-
note this year, is that a portion of proceeds bene t US
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GIFTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS my brother and I invited our friends, a general grab-bag where you have to
Wouldn’t a gift of assorted crafty bevvies be great for
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that special someone? Answer = yes. en please hit
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nor did we need them to have an enjoyable afternoon. frame out of your arms and replaces it with the Old Spice
One bene t of the pandemic this year is the elimination Deodorant Gift Set she had just unwrapped. Isn’t that fun? I
of those annual holiday o ce parties. Does anyone really remember attending one of these holiday soirees as a young
look forward to those events? You see all of your co-work- teacher and was horri ed by the numb expressions on the
ers every day and then you have to get all dressed up to re- other guests faces as each one was ceremoniously relieved of
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A year of re ection Happy humbug:
BY ELISA BRUNO MIDILI our time and money to worthy causes e one and only Scrooge
GUEST WRITER to give relief. We cared for our families,
neighbors, friends, and local businesses. Picture an BRUCE Dickens foretold what
2020 has not been kind, but there were Some prospered, some not, but we con- unapologetic THE BLOG later would become
lessons learned. We were hurled into nected and stayed strong. misanthrope the obligatory happy
COVID lockdown in mid-March, and who is mad at the “Hollywood ending.”
life was vastly di erent from that point We learned how to deal with anxiety, world, isn’t into em-
forward. stress, and overwhelming doom and pathy, and never met a BRUCE BREAKING BAD
gloom. e education about life and man he didn’t berate. APAR BEHAVIOR
A new normal, the next normal—it how we take those lemons and make At Christmastime,
was not so normal. lemonade now a routine. Adapting was a the season of spread- Scrooge’s guilt
daily practice and it was di cult—we are ing cheer, he’s none
We learned how to wrap our arms always in school! too happily spreading complex conjures
around the world and appreciate life. We jeers.
learned many things about ourselves. We e lemonade is where we found the apparitions of past,
learned how to be resilient, to persevere, joy. We have never experienced anything at might bring to mind a con-
and how empathy works. We learned like this before, so we had to adapt. temporary gure or three, but, for our present, and future
that kindness has new meaning. Zoom is now a household word and purposes, it describes a character who
we communicated as often as possible came to life 177 years ago. who deliver his comeuppance ... and, in
We adopted this new normal and a without having to drive. We saved time
new perspective. Learning and work- and money and sacri ced human contact It was on Dec. 19, 1843, that the a Disneyesque coda, they all live hap-
ing remotely. Dining outdoors or with for safety. Social channels chatter ooded publication of Charles Dickens’s
curbside pickup. Everything delivered our day. Our reading and writing skills pily ever after. But not before Dickens
right to our door! We stayed home, and improved as we re ected on what was “A Christmas Carol” introduced
the concept of home became so much happening. Perhaps this was a call for Ebenezer Scrooge as the archetype of a dispenses some strong doses of morali-
more than a place; it became a feeling, a creativity, and you found your inner pointedly petty and penurious person.
safe haven, our comfort zone. writer, artist, gardener, or chef? ty—through sympathetic characters like
His infamous bile is on full display at
We also acknowledge the struggle and is was the year to discover hidden Ridge eld eater Barn, where Patrick Bob Cratchit and disabled Tiny Tim—
strife of many. e psychological toil this talent, recognize vulnerability and unlock Spadaccino is regaling audiences with
pandemic has created a roller coaster of potential. We have so much to be grate- his one-man stage adaptation of the that chasten his anti-hero even as they
emotion. Many were unable to adapt to ful for that a virus cannot remove. e Dickens novella. (Details follow below
such isolating and demanding measures. innate goodness of humankind triumphs on tickets to see in-person or streaming remind the rest of us that bad behavior
overall. performances.)
e loss of work and lack of income were is both unacceptable and changeable.
catalysts for the remarkable programs Elisa Bruno-Midili is an associate broker e well-known twist to this time-
and outreach groups developed to pro- and co-owner of a local, independent, less tale of villainy is that, in the end, Actors agree that the two greatest
vide aid to all. community-focused real estate company, Scrooge’s petulance is alchemized
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e love of humanity evident in the
work of those who gave and gave and King Lear and Arthur Miller’s Willy
gave prevailed. We fed others, donated
Loman. In his own inimitable way,
Scrooge also is catnip for thespians.
Why else would everyone from Lionel
Barrymore to Jim Carrey essay the role
(as director Scott R. Brill points out in
his program notes).
For added measure, Mr. Spadaccino
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Singing to learn A chip o the old tooth
Dear Dr. Linda, Research has also After making it
through the
Years ago, I con- STRONG shown that not only challenges TRACY chipped tooth.
tacted you because LEARNING do grades go up of anksgiving, the BECKERMAN But mine was not.
my son was strug- when you practice by trials of Black Friday,
Mine was on vaca-
gling in middle DR. LINDA singing, but anxiety tion all week, some-
school because of SILBERT and stress go down— where far away, where
a weak memory. which also helps in
and the marathon of a semi-hysterical,
Unfortunately, he in- raising grades. e Cyber Week, I chipped 55-year old woman
herited my memory. bene ts of singing a tooth brushing my wouldn’t bother him
You recommended that we not only are enormous. Singing alone and in teeth. with a chipped tooth
practice and practice and practice, but groups (including other members of I’d have to say that typically I am not emergency.
also play games and sing. the family) have proven to improve an aggressive tooth brusher. I have an e good news was that the chipped
I wanted to thank you because memory, lower stress and anxiety, electric toothbrush which does most of tooth wasn’t causing me any pain. How-
between practicing, playing games and and reduce feelings of depression and the brushing for me and it’s generally ever, the gaping void in my mouth made
singing, he’s become a high school loneliness. When we sing, hormones a pretty amicable electric toothbrush me look like a witch or perhaps a pirate,
honor student. Studying for tests has associated with pleasure are released in (unlike my Roomba which seems to have or my Great Uncle Hymie from the old
actually become fun, if that’s possible. our brains. anger management issues. But that’s country who did not believe in climate
We select a song and together change To help with writing, use the another column). Since I didn’t do it and change or dentists. While this look
the words to include the vocabulary melodies from di erent songs and the toothbrush didn’t do it, I had to as- would have been great for Halloween,
or concept he needs to learn from a write new lyrics. Select songs you like. sume it was just one of those things that it was not so great for my regular, post-
particular subject. Go online and look up singing and happens when you get into midlife that Halloween, work-related Zoom calls. It
During these hard times, I just learning. You’ll be surprised how many defy explanation... like when you throw was my center front tooth, on the bot-
wanted to share these two strategies songs are already out there, and you’ll your back out putting on socks, or sprain tom, where everyone could see that I had
with other parents. be pleased at how focused students your earlobe getting out of bed. a chipped tooth when I talked. And if I
Darlene become. Just as playing games engages When you’re a kid and you lose a didn’t talk, they might suspect something
children of all ages, so does singing. tooth, it’s a cause for celebration. Every- was up when I smiled and they saw my
Dear Darlene, And, as I’ve said before, engaged chil- body cheers and the tooth fairy comes tongue escaping through a hole in my
at’s great. ank you for letting dren learn. and stu s money under your pillow, and teeth.
me know. It’s amazing to watch stu- ere is no better time than now to if you’re lucky, and the missing tooth is in Realizing this could be a distraction
dents’ grades go up when they turn the start singing with your child. Together, the front, you can spit milk out the hole on my calls, I tried to think of some way
material they need to learn into a game select your favorite holiday songs, put at your sister. But when you’re an adult, to temporarily overcome the problem. I
or a song. When they do that, they other lyrics to it, and watch your child nobody cheers except the dentist who is recalled that when my kids were younger
don’t realize that they’re practicing, and sing his or her way to higher grades. going to make some serious dough xing and had braces, they would occasionally
the more they practice, the higher their ink about it. How did we all your chipped tooth. use a form of dental wax to help with
grades go. It’s the secret to success for SEE DR. LINDA PAGE 14 at is, of course, assuming your SEE BECKERMAN PAGE 13
students with weak memories. dentist is in town so he could x your
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BECKERMAN APAR alive this Dickens holiday evergreen. the production is designed for a live stage
FROM PAGE 12 FROM PAGE 11 e atmospheric music is composed performance, there are some minor com-
the discomfort. I thought that if I got takes on not only Ebenezer but 24 other by Nick Bicat, who scored the 1984 lm promises that attend the screen version.
some of this dental wax and molded it Dickensian characters.
into the shape of a tooth, I could use version starring George C. Scott. It is used It may di er for others, depending
it to ll the chip. It was a good idea, ere e ectively are two shows in one
in theory, but the problem was, when playing at the cabaret-style Barn (which throughout here to great e ect, as are the on which technology is used to enjoy
I stuck it to my tooth, it wouldn’t stay is about the coolest intimate theater space
put and I kept swallowing it. around). imaginative sound e ects designed by the show, but I found the clarity of the
“I don’t know what to do,” I said to GOLDEN RULE stage manager Matt Austin. Film design dialogue at times a ected by the spatial
my husband. “I keep swallowing my One show is the Dickens parable,
dental wax.” (virtual) is by Katherine Ray. ambience of the space, notably through
teaching us it’s never too late to mend our
“So, just use more,” he replied. ways; it takes no more e ort to be kind Scrooge’s period wardrobe is colorful my TV speakers (so I switched to an iPad
“I don’t know,” I said. “I’ve swallowed than to be cruel, to live the Golden Rule.
so much wax I think I might be growing and authentic (Renee Purdy, in partner- and earbuds).
a candle in there. Or a box of crayons.” e other show we’re treated to is Mr.
“I’m sure it’s harmless,” he said. “But Spadaccino single-handedly inhabiting a ship with the Warner eater), with some Producer Pamme Jones explained that
if it bothers you, don’t use it.” sizable cast of characters, segueing from
“But I’m going to look really funny one to the next smoothly, advancing the selective costume changes on stage that it’s recorded that way by design to recreate
on my video calls.” plot with a purposeful pace.
“Honey, I know it seems like a big are a seamless part of the show’s ow. the theatrical aural experience at home.
deal to you,” he said. “But I didn’t even ere is his technical achievement, to
notice until you told me.” be sure, of memorizing 90 minutes of e simple set is as serviceable as it is Makes sense in theory. In practice …
I looked in the mirror and smiled. I dialogue-as-monologue, a formidable feat
looked like a hockey player. of painstaking preparation and focus. austere, and the lighting (Matt Pagliaro) is hmm.
“Are you sure?” I said.
“Absolutely,” he said, staring straight But there’s also the entertaining tech- appropriate to the generally gothic mood A few times, when stage lighting is
at my mouth. “I always tell you the nique of one actor creating a conversation
tooth.” of rapid- re repartee between two or that has been created by director (and set dimmed for e ect, the screen picture is
more characters.
Tracy Beckerman is embarking on a new designer) Scott R. Brill, who orchestrates darker than would be the case for a live
adventure as an empty nester! Now, When the ghost of Scrooge’s deceased
instead of being “Lost in Suburbia,” partner, Jacob Marley, shows up to apprise all the elements with a sure hand and an audience in the theater.
she is “Lost in Midlife.” Life is just as him of the three visitations coming his
funny… but with a lot less laundry. way, if you close your eyes, Mr. Spad- eye for dramatic stagecraft. None of that, though, dims the credit
For more midlife humor, you can follow dacino would have you believing there
her on Facebook at facebook.com/ were two actors on stage. It’s a lot of fun e show is produced by the wonder- and gratitude that is due Ridge eld
LostinsuburbiaFanPage. to watch—and hear.
fully exuberant Pamme Jones, whose pre- eater Barn for its timely ingenuity and
CREATIVE TEAM
Mr. Spaddacino has a lot of technical curtain speeches alone are worth the price enterprise in bringing live professional
and creative support to help him bring of admission (no pressure, Pamme!). theater out of the wings and back on
“A Christmas Carol”is at Ridge eld stage during this otherwise humbug of a
eater Barn Fridays and Saturdays at 8 holiday season.
p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 20. God bless them, and us, everyone.
Of course, masks are mandatory. e Note: While we’re on the subject, a
modi ed seating plan has a reduced 60-minute solo show, “Mr. Dickens Tells
number of tables sold as single-unit pods a Christmas Carol,” with Michael Mul-
of four seats, at $140 ($35 per seat). ey doon in the title role, is being presented,
are spaced apart by six feet. in the Bronx, for live audiences by M&M
Tickets to watch a recorded perfor- Performing Arts through Dec. 20. For
mance by streaming it on a digital device information, visit bartowpellmansionmu-
are $20. For information, visit ridge eld- seum.org.
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POSTSCRIPT community volunteer. He can be reached at
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DR. LINDA Tree of the month, sort of!
FROM PAGE 12 Having lots of time to think WHAT WAS I did remove the ornaments, but
and dig up memories I THINKING? left the several hundred twinkle
learn the alphabet so quickly? We sang the “ABC” song. during this pandemic, my lights. Each night after work, I’d
en we sang “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Both have mind went back to the holidays turn on the tree, put my feet up, have
the same melody, but the lyrics are di erent. So, using the I spent living in Vermont in the RUTHANN a glass of wine and enjoy the soft,
same melody, make up your own songs with your own SCHEFFER
lyrics. Use words your child needs to remember for an 90s—before Artie! is was a time warm cozy feeling.
upcoming test.
I challenged myself to spread my When February arrived, I loaded
Besides helping with memory, singing can help chil-
dren learn to read. Simply download lyrics to various wings and take the wheel of life and the tree with hearts and cupids and
songs and sing the lyrics together. You’ll be surprised how
your child will improve in reading. Be sure to begin at see where it would take me. had a Valentine’s party for friends.
their level. In other words, don’t download songs they can’t
read—and make sure the tunes are fun and repetitive. My getting-out-of-the-rut adventure brought me ey loved the tree and said they couldn’t wait for St.
To help with math, create jingles. For example, many to Winooski, Vermont—I’d retired from IBM and Patrick’s Day. Yep, that Day the tree was laden with
children learn the times tables using songs. To learn the
times table for 3s, using the melody for “Row, Row, Row had worked in the law o ce of our family attorney for shamrocks and leprechaun hats, and we had another party.
Your Boat,” hold your hands in a st in front of you and
beginning from your left thumb, raise each nger as you two years. I took a job with a prestigious law rm in Easter came along. I bought bags of colored plastic
sing, “3 (one nger), 6 (two ngers), 9 (three ngers),
12 (four ngers), 15 ( ve ngers), 18 (six ngers), 21 Burlington and set up residence in e Woolen Mill eggs and hung them from the branches. I even bought a
(seven ngers), 24 (eight ngers), 27 (nine ngers), 30 (10
which was built in 1881 and was an actual operating mill cute bunny who sat on top of the tree. For this party, my
ngers). Again, nd your own songs, your own jingles and
use the numbers instead of the lyrics. at one time. It closed in 1954 and many years later was friends brought additional ornaments and chocolate eggs
e good news is that during COVID, you can go on restored to feature unique loft-style apartments. e and bunnies. ere must have been one heck of a huge
Zoom, and participate in choral singing whether you’re
trying to learn a subject in school or you just want to calm original columns were sand blasted and each apartment sugar rush that day! After Easter Sunday, I removed
down, be with others and have fun! It’s cheap, healthy and
will always make you feel good! featured the original brick walls and expansive windows. the eggs and put arti cial owers on the tree. Along the
Or, just nd a group and similarly set up a choir to sing My apartment had two bedrooms plus the loft—plenty base of the tree, I set up a very small white picket fence
holiday songs together. What a great time of the year to
sing together! And the good news is that the goal is to of room for my boys and mom when they came to visit. and added silk potted owers. I now had my spring
have fun—you don’t even need to be able to carry a tune.
e rst major tree was for my rst Vermont garden—no weeding or watering!
Dr. Linda
Christmas. Matt and Helen and my two grandbabies July 4th featured my most popular tree. My friends
Dr. Linda is co-author of “Why Bad Grades Happen to Good
Kids” and director of Strong Learning Tutoring and SAT/ACT Kala and Mattman ew up from Florida, and George, and I decorated with tons of ags and anything red,
Test Prep. Send your questions to [email protected].
Paul, Joe and Mom drove from White Plains to white and blue. We played music from “Yankee Doodle
complete my personal Norman Rockwell painting. Dandy”and John Philip Sousa marches. We were in
Because of the high ceiling in the living room, I planned high gear and super patriotic.
on setting up a tall tree; I purchased a 7-ft. arti cial tree. My “tree of the month”started as a personal
We had the best time putting it together and decorating; enjoyment for me, but soon became an event which my
with the many lights and decorations and ornaments, it friends looked forward to. I moved back to New York
was a fantasy tree. many years ago but am still in touch with several of
After the Christmas holidays, I was ready to dismantle my Vermont friends. ey recall anticipating the next
the tree. While up in the loft getting boxes, I gazed tree and they remember how it brought us together for
down at this sparkling confection. fun, camaraderie, lots of good food and drink! Here’s
“I am not taking it down. It lls that corner by the to all who enjoyed and made the “tree of the month”
window so beautifully; I am going to leave it.” experience an unforgettable memory!
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 OPINION THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 15
MELEN hair in a bun or anything, even if I had a bun
that could hold all of it, and I limited myself
FROM PAGE 8 to hairstyles that could be achieved in prison.
of that). e cops say we want you two girls e outtakes at the end of the video prove
to wear a wire, and get him to admit it, do how valuable it is to have a quali ed stunt
you have any questions? And one or the man to do the things that you should have
other would ask, “What color is the wire? the common sense not to do. For instance,
Because I think I know what I’m going to when I was walking my dog in the woods in
wear with it.” back of my house I noticed this Tarzan vine,
and I thought, wow, I should videotape my-
I bought a green screen and boned up on self swinging from this vine, and who knows,
my special e ects for the video. I’m pretty maybe it will give health insurance claims
sure a nine-year old on Tik Tok could have adjusters something to think about in their
done the same thing in about 15 minutes, but spare time. I don’t know how people usually
it took me three months. Part of the reason
it took me so long was because of the facial nd out that you shouldn’t swing from a Tar-
hair. I play each instrument wearing di erent zan vine after you’ve had two knee surgeries,
hair, and I remember sitting outside on the but I found out the easy way. Another shot
deck with my wife after more than two but I wanted to get was of me spinning around
less than six margaritas, thinking of di erent on a chair with the camera trained on me, so
types of facial hair every band member could that it would look like the world was spin-
wear. e conversation was over once I real- ning around behind me. All of a sudden I’m
ized how inane it was, and that fact that I ran Stanley Kubrick, only not as easy to work
out of margarita mix at the same time was with. So I wedged a swivel chair between two
purely a coincidence. logs in the woods and pointed the camera
at my face. It’s the type of thing that if your
However, I soon found out that I hate mother caught you doing, she’d say, “Don’t
wearing a beard, and I can’t believe that there do that, you’ll break your neck.” And if you
are baseball players and sculptors and psy- kept on doing it SHE would break your neck
choanalysts and such that always have one. In to speed up the process. Long story short, I
fact, during the pandemic, just about every- almost broke my neck.
one I know grew one, even the women. But
I couldn’t wait to get rid of it. After I took In closing, let me just say that as artists, we
a shower it simply refused to dry, and food all su er for our art. And during a pandemic,
would end up in it, not even necessarily my we su er in solitude. So I can’t wait until this
food, and what if I got it caught in a metal whole thing is over and I can share my suf-
lathe or broke o in an ice storm? A life with fering with YOU.
a wet, frozen beard full of food chewed up by
a metal lathe was not for me, so I had some Watch “We Went Dark (love in the age of the
other variations on the theme, but nothing coronavirus)” at: bit.ly/wewentdark
too extravagant. It’s not like I could put my Say hello at: [email protected]
Why It’s More Important Than
Ever to Get Your Flu Shot – Now.
Ask the Doctor While the start of flu season this year comes with a mask, social distancing, practicing good hand hygiene
heightened concerns about a potential double threat of and staying home while you’re sick – are crucial to reducing
Dr. Debra Spicehandler COVID-19 co-infection, Dr. Debra Spicehandler, Co-Chief your risk of a potential double whammy.
Co-Chief of Infectious Disease of Infectious Disease at Northern Westchester Hospital, Why you shouldn’t skip the u vaccine
Northern Westchester Hospital is hopeful for a more favorable reality – especially if you If you’re a fairly young and healthy person, you could get the
get your u vaccine as soon as possible.
For more information u and recover. But if you then become infected with the
about the u, visit the Similarities and key differences between coronavirus, your immune system will be weakened and the
CDC at cdc.gov/ u COVID and the Flu impact of both viruses could be devastating. A u vaccine adds
Both viruses are transmitted by respiratory droplets – when another layer of protection against serious complications
someone sneezes, coughs, or even talks; or if you touch that may result from having both viruses.
an object that someone with the virus has just handle. Is the u vaccine effective?
While COVID-19 is more aggressive, symptoms appear Each year, scientists monitor flu activity worldwide to
to be somewhat similar to the u – fever, cough, sore throat, determine which u strains are likely to cause illness, then
runny or stuffed nose, body aches, headache, fatigue and concoct a vaccine to match. Some years they get it right;
sometimes nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. With COVID, some years, not so right. But even if the vaccine isn’t a perfect
the key points of difference include loss of taste and match, If you do get the u, you get a much milder case.
difficulty breathing. It takes about 2 weeks after vaccination to have full protection
against the u. So unless you have a life-threatening allergy to
Don’t self-diagnose! Here’s how you can eggs, or have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome, get your u
protect yourself… vaccine now and encourage those you love to do the same.
Because the characteristics of these viruses are similar, I get my u shot every year in September and it carries
it’s important to speak to your doctor about testing. If you me through to May. Play it safe – protect yourself and
mistakenly attribute your symptoms to the u, you could those you love.
risk spreading the coronavirus, which is more easily
transmitted, to those around you. To learn more about what we’re
doing to continue to keep you safe,
Another way to protect yourself: Get your flu vaccine. visit northwell.edu/coronavirus
Getting your flu vaccine, coupled with the behavioral
changes you’ve likely already adopted – including wearing
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Help lift the spirits of County Executive George Latimer that they are soliciting Gift Card White Plains, New York 10994 memoir moderated by the author
foster children and the Department of Social Ser- donations this year as a part of the (914) 995-1937 herself.Tickets available soon.
vices (DSS) is asking for your help annual DSS Holiday Gift Drive BMS7@WESTCHESTER-
for Westchester’s foster children. GOV.COM LVAC Advice
As many of our families gear up to lift the spirits of the County’s
is year’s modi cation to gift Vista-Lewisboro Reminder from LVAC – “Don’t
for the holiday season,Westchester foster children. DSS is announcing cards - in lieu of shopping for, han- Pack 101 Die Of Doubt.”In response to data
dling and distribution of boxed toys that shows decreases in 9-1-1 calls
WEAVER’S Farm - is meant to ensure the least pos- e Vista-Lewisboro Pack 101 and ER visits, the American Heart
Market sible contact with others for both Cub Scouts will meet every other Association developed a public
the donor and the donee while still Saturday from 2-4 pm. See https:// awareness campaign called, Don’t
ORGANIC • LOCAL • QUALITY allowing for the drive to go on. vista101.mypack.us for details. Die of Doubt™. e campaign
reminds people not to doubt heart
Products from Over 50 Local Farmers, Bakers and Crafters County Executive George Lat- Open to all school children from attack or stroke symptoms and
imer said: “While we face a holiday K - 5th grade: Attend campouts, seek emergency medical care by
SHOP LOCAL season like no other in our lifetimes, hikes, and great outdoor events; calling 9-1-1 or going to the hos-
Your Farm-to-Table Holiday Shopping, it is important to still take time to Learn scout skills and make life pital should they appear. Lewis-
Handmade Crafts, Amish Furniture, Gifts, and More! remember those less fortunate in long family memories; Build and boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps
our community while still ensuring race a pinewood derby car Captain Dan Murtha comments,
• Local Grass Fed Dairy • Local Maple Syrup, safety protocols are followed. is “With many fearful of calling 9-1-
• Local Free Range Eggs Honey, Jams and Jellies holiday gift drive provides that op- Contact: Cubmaster Bill Bon- 1 or going to a hospital during the
• Local Grass Fed Beef and Pork portunity. I once again thank DSS giorno for details, bill.bluechippr@ COVID-19 pandemic, there is a
• Local Pasture Raised • Large Selection of Organic, for their tireless e orts on behalf of gmail.com critical need to reassure all Lew-
Gluten Free and Natural Foods Westchester’s foster children.” isboro residents if symptoms of a
Turkey and Chicken Katonah Museum heart attack or stroke appear, sec-
• Local Baked Goods • Local Amish Hickory Furniture e Holiday Gift Drive has pro- of Art onds count and the hospital is still
• Deli (over 50 meats and cheeses) and Handmade Baskets vided gifts for the children DSS the safest place to be – don’t delay.”
• Bulk Food (spices, baking supplies, serves for the last 15 years and - Current exhibits:
• And Much More! this year is the most di cult. Each Hands and Earth: Drawn from RideConnect
frozen foods and more) donation goes a long way to bring- the Carol and Je rey Horvitz Col- program
• Over 100 Candies ing some holiday cheer to children lection of Japanese Ceramics, this
• Local Seasonal Produce in our neighborhoods. exhibition presents works by some e RideConnect a program
• Fruits and Vegetables of Japan’s most important artists. of Family Services of Westches-
Currently, Westchester County Rothko: Experience a master- ter has volunteers willing and
1272 East Side Rd., Morris, NY 13808 CNaosCPhraeoydrmitCeChnaertcdkss has over 500 children in foster care, piece in a room designed for indi- able to shop for seniors at this
607.263.2030 ranging from infants to 21 years vidual re ection. time. Ride Connect has volun-
old. Nature and Design: Create teers willing and able to drive
Hours: Tues., Wed., & Sat. 9AM - 5PM unique artistic objects inspired by seniors to their medical appoint-
Thurs. & Fri. 9AM-6PM • Closed Sun. & Mon. Department of Social Services the Learning Center’s Nature & ments. Ride Connect serves all
Commissioner Kevin McGuire Design installation. of Westchester and southern
Prepare for said: “Westchester’s foster families Putnam Counties. e number
power outages are eternally grateful to those who PICTURE & PROSE:THE ROAD to call to request a volunteer
with a Generac have supported the drive over the THROUGH MIYAMA shopper or a ride to a medical
home standby last 15 years. We look forward to appointment is (914) 242-7433.
generator another successful – albeit di erent ursday, January 7, 2021 All services are free to seniors!
– e ort.” Looking for an interesting read Anyone wishing to volunteer for
SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN HOME during the holidays? e Road RideConnect or nd out more
ASSESSMENT TODAY! Gift cards to local Westches- rough Miyama by author Leila can also contact us (914)242-
ter businesses are preferred but all Philip, is a memoir that recounts 7433 or via email at kganis@fsw.
877 516 1160 age appropriate gift cards are wel- her trip in 1983 to Miyama,a town org
comed. e drive is also accepting in rural Japan with a centuries-old
FREE monetary donations - check can ceramics tradition, where she ap- The Schoolhouse
be made payable to: “Westchester prenticed with a master potter. On Theater
7-Year Extended Warranty* Child Welfare Holiday Fund” January 7, join us for a virtual tour
A $695 Value! of Hands & Earth: Perspectives on Upcoming Zoom readings in-
O er valid March 16, 2020 June 30, 2020 Gift Cards and questions can be Japanese Contemporary Ceramics, clude:
directed to: currently on view through January
Special Financing Available 24, followed by a discussion of the Dec. 19: “A Christmas Carol”
Barbara M. Sabater by Charles Dickens
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*Terms & Conditions Apply stituent A airs Dec. 26: “ e Man Who
Department of Social Services Came to Dinner” by Moss Hart
112 East Post Road and George S. Kaufman
Jan. 2: “ is Wonderful Life”
Jan. 19: “12th Night” by Wil-
liam Shakespeare
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 17
Lewisboro moves forward New COVID-19 cases in the district
with lake projects
BY TOM BARTLEY represent 1.51 percent of all stu- (1.41 percent), including one new
e Town of Lewisboro has mentation funding is available, CONTRIBUTING WRITER dents, teachers and sta , based case last week; Increase Miller
selected the rms that will pro- rms that said they would identify on calculations by e Katonah- Elementary School, 7 (1.33 per-
vide engineering reports under All ve schools in the Kato- Lewisboro Times. While each cent),one new; Katonah Elemen-
the East of Hudson Community grant sources and include required nah-Lewisboro School District school has seen positive tests over tary School, 8 (1.75 percent), one
Wastewater Planning Assistance information in their engineering were operating as this week began that span, Meadow Pond El- new; and Meadow Pond, 2 (0.56
Grant Program. is selection reports were favored. despite the coronavirus’ continu- ementary School reported none percent), 0.
process involved representatives ing spread among students and last week.
from the Town and lake associa- e selected rms are Woodard sta . In nearby districts, as of Dec.
tions on each of the lakes: Lake & Curran for Lake Kitchawan, At the other end, John Jay 11, Somers CSD has had 51
Kitchawan, Lake Truesdale, and Ramboll for Lake Truesdale, and Nine new positive tests in a High School had two-thirds of positive tests (1.52 percent of
Lake Waccabuc. Barton & Loguidice for Lake week brought the district’s to- the district’s positive tests. Its the total population), with 11
Waccabuc. tal to 50 as of Friday, Dec. 11, as six new cases brought to 22 the new cases in a week; North Sa-
All of the rms that responded KLSD and neighboring districts number of positive results, repre- lem CSD, 18 (1.45 percent), ve
to the Town Request for Proposals Peter Parsons, Supervisor of remained roughly comparable, senting 1.9 percent of the school’s new; Bedford CSD, 97 (2.19
were quali ed to prepare the engi- the Town of Lewisboro, said, “I’m according to gures released by total population, both on-site and percent), 16 new; Yorktown
neering reports on each lake. e very pleased that we are taking this the state Department of Health. o. CSD, 29 (0.73 percent), eight
decision came down to the ap- necessary step towards improving new; and Lakeland CSD, 66
proach to prepare the engineering the ecology of these lakes, and I e 50 KLSD cases since Elsewhere, John Jay Middle (1.02 percent), 15 new.
report, the amount of community appreciate the participation of lake schools reopened in September School has reported 11 positives
outreach, and the funding capa- representatives in this process.”
bilities of each of the chosen rms. CROSSING added monetary value that the com for more information.
e selected rms will complete “Black Friday” gift cards o er.
e selected rms combined desk their work and nalize reports by FROM PAGE 16 Free virtual events
top study with eld work includ- December 2021. e resulting en- ey’re fantastic presents for in December
ing sampling. ose rms that had gineering reports will evaluate vi- November 16 and ursday, the golfers on your holiday list.”
relevant experience and considered able wastewater solutions in these December 31. For example, e following are from
the entire watershed were favored. areas of the Croton Watershed $10 will be added to a $100 e county’s golf courses Northern Westchester Hospi-
Since the ability to proceed with in the East of Hudson portion of gift card; $20 will be added to are Maple Moor in White tal’s Center for Healthy Living.
the results of the engineering study the New York City water supply a $200 gift card. Plains; Saxon Woods in Scars- For a full list of upcoming Free
will depend upon community buy- watershed. is project has been dale; Mohansic in Yorktown events and registration, visit
in and support, rms with a well- funded wholly or in part by the County Executive George Heights; Hudson Hills in Os- Eventbrite.com. All programs
articulated plan for community City of New York under a contract Latimer said: “Our County’s sining and Sprain Lake and are o ered virtually.
outreach ranked higher. And in administered by NEIWPCC. six 18-hole golf courses were Dunwoodie, both in Yonkers.
the end, since the actions are more Speci cally, the program is being very popular last season, and Chair Yoga:
likely to be implemented if imple- funded by e New York City we expect the same in 2021. Holiday golf gift cards can Monday, December 21, 28
Department of Environmental No matter their age, skill level be purchased at all Westchester from 11am to Noon, live over
Protection. or frequency of participation, County golf courses November Zoom
all players will appreciate the 16 through December 31.
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HGAR presents donation to Feeding Westchester
e Hudson Gateway REAL-
TOR Foundation,the charitable arm
of the Hudson Gateway Association
of REALTORS, recently presented
a check for $2,000 to Feeding West-
chester. e Elmsford-based orga-
nization is the heart of a network
that sources and distributes food
and resources to feed people who are
hungry in every town in Westchester.
Feeding Westchester sources food
from some 80 farmers, wholesalers
and retailers,which is inspected,sort-
ed and packed at its 30,000-square-
foot distribution center. Trucks then
deliver food through to over 300
partner food pantries, soup kitchens,
shelters and day care centers.
Feeding Westchester also provides
nourishing choices that support
wellness,health,and strength,donat-
ing more than three million pounds
annually of fresh, produce like car-
PHOTO COURTESY OF HGAR rots, apples, berries, and leafy greens
Robert Shandley, Mary Prenon and Harding Mason, HG Realtor Foundation; Marissa Madonia, Director of Corporate Engagement, Feeding
Westchester; Bonnie Koff, HG Realtor Foundation Fundraising Committee Chair; Kathy Kane and Sander Koudijs, HG Realtor Foundation. PHOTO COURTESY OF HGAR to hungry
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Tennis League Awards
BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER a hitch, Ascher explained. Injury
SPORTS EDITOR and quarantine forced a delay, but
ultimately the semi nal and nal
A town tennis league celebrated matches were played on the high
the conclusion of its season on school courts in mid-November.
Wednesday, Nov. 25. “I have been so impressed by the
Town Supervisor Peter Parsons players’ eagerness to learn and im-
joined the ceremony, held outside of prove, enthusiasm to play, and com-
the town house. petitive spirit and sportsmanship,”
Winners and runners up from Ascher said. “I see a true apprecia-
both divisions received awards. tion for the sport in these kids and
Gail Ascher, the program direc- it brings back memories of me as
tor, said it had been an interest of a young player. Tennis is a lifelong
hers and Parsons for some time. She sport, which can teach valuable les-
eventually developed that concept sons but also give years of enjoy-
into a program. ment and this wonderful game.
“When o ered to high school “I want to thank the town and the
kids this fall, it gained traction— Parks and Recreation Department
with both boys and girls, experi- PHOTO COURTESY OF GAIL ASCHER for supporting my interest and be-
enced and unexperienced players,” lief in this program—and allowing
Ascher said. Town Supervisor Peter Parsons and program director Gail Ascher, center, with the winners and it to blossom,” she continued. “We
runners up: Charlie Buri (Division A runner-up), Hunter Hoskins (Division A winner), Will Cranstoun look forward to o ering more ac-
With the assistance of the Parks (Division B winner), and Mia Popovic (Division B runner-up) tivities like this one in the future.”
and Recreation Department and its
superintendent, Dana Mayclim, Ascher “We realized quickly to be fair to all, we Scores were tallied and games were re-
decided to o er a round-robin tourna- needed two divisions, separating the be- corded. e top four winners in each divi- To learn more about future programs,
ment with matches every week, allowing ginners and more advanced,” Ascher said. sion continued on to the playo s. contact the town’s Parks and Recreation
each player to play each other. Everyone played two matches per week. e playo s did not happen without Department.
Winter state championships canceled
‘High-risk’ sports postponed
BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER ball, ice hockey, wrestling—were also postponed “until FILE PHOTO/BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
SPORTS EDITOR authorization is provided” by New York State.
Wrestling is among the “high-risk” winter sports that have
Much like in the fall, varsity athletic teams will not “Without authorization for high-risk sports, we had been postponed.
have a chance to play for a state championship this win- to postpone and will continue to work on receiving au-
ter, the New York State Public High School Athletic As- thorization once infection and hospitalization rates have Low- and moderate-risk sports—swimming and div-
sociation announced last week. decreased,” Zayas wrote on Twitter. ing, bowling, track and eld, gymnastics, and skiing—are
still slated to begin on Monday, Jan. 4.
“When examining the feasibility of winter state cham- O -season conditioning activities for high-risk sports,
pionships, it became apparent that travel and overnight as de ned by the state’s Department of Health, are al-
accommodations would create a unique challenge for our lowed but cannot involve contact.
member schools,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA
executive director. “At this time, we must prioritize maxi- “As an educator, I am witnessing rst-hand the chal-
mizing student participation without a focus on champi- lenges our member schools are facing each day in address-
onship events.” ing this pandemic,” said Julie Bergman, NYSPHSAA
president. “It is important we continue listening to the
e starts of the seasons for high-risk sports—basket- concerns being expressed by our membership when mak-
ing decisions impacting interscholastic athletics.”
‘At this time, we must prioritize maximizing student participation without a focus on championship events.’
–Robert Zayas, Executive Director, NYSPHSAA
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To gift or not to gift?
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parents will be deciding whether tion for federal estate and gift ANTHONY J. prerequisite for the trust bene -
to make signi cant monetary taxes to the amount of any gift ENEA ciary receiving the assets from In conclusion, unless one is
and/or property gifts to their above the $15,000 per donee in the trust outright and the trust making a relatively small gift to a
children, grandchildren and any calendar year. For example, legislation to reduce the exemp- can also have more than one donee and there are no concerns
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the gift (the “donor”) and/or the from the donor’s federal exemp- ey are also taking advantage bene ciary(ies) creditors have wiser option. Even the three wise
person receiving it (the “donee”). tion amount of $11.58 million of the Internal Revenue Service against them until the time the men would have approved of it!
Another issue that needs to be dollars for Federal estate and stating that they will not claw trust makes a distribution to
considered is whether the gift gift taxes (available through back into one’s taxable estate any them. Additionally, one can give Anthony J. Enea is a member of
should be made outright or to a 12/31/2025). If the donor is gifts made before the exemption the trustee(s) the authority to Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano,
trust for the bene t of the donee. married, their spouse can join changes, if it is later reduced. continue the trust beyond the set LLP of White Plains, New York.
in on the gift and then reduce termination date if doing so is in Mr. Enea is the Past Chair of
is year the decision is a bit the taxable amount of the gift e other issue that needs the best interest of the bene - Elder Law and Special Needs
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Congress will reduce the existing should be noted that New York gift that is free of any trust. is in the event the bene ciary Section of the NYSBA. Mr. Enea is
federal estate and gift tax ex- does not have a gift tax. is a decision that often requires gets divorced. Furthermore, if the Past President and Founding
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regarding taxation of the gifts, e existence of an $11.58 factors such as the age of the do- disabilities during the term of of the National Academy of Elder
a donor can gift up to $15,000 million-dollar Federal estate and nee (child or adult), the ability of the trust and the bene ciary Law Attorneys (NAELA). Mr.
per donee per year for the year gift tax exemption which expires the donee to appropriately man- needs any federal and/or state Enea is the President of the
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donee/recipient of the gift is not permanent by law, creates a great and whether or not the donee is allow the bene ciary(ies) share Past President of the Westchester
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e ling of a federal gift tax and because there is pending to or for the bene t of the trust
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6Stu ed $ 99 Prime Eye $699 RProiumnedBRootatsotm $699 PRroiumnedTRoopast $699 16 oz
Round Roast / lb / lb / lb
Fresh Ham / lb 3 5$
Prosciutto, Roasted Pepper for
or $1.99 ea
Now Taking Fresh Seafood Orders Celebrate At Home With Your Loved One This Year! SoranAcPqeullaegrino
Sparkling Water
FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES Spiral Honey
Glazed Select Varieties
Jumbo DTIFNWONORE!R Ham Dinner
Shrimp Platter 33.8 oz Glass
Dinner for 2, 40 oz
3 5$
19$ 99 for
ea
or $1.99 ea
Roasted Herb
29 59$ 25 ct 99 $ 50 ct 99 Clams Casino Pork Loin Dinner Multiple size fruit La Monica
ea ea 29Half Tray $ 99 and vegetable Scungilli
89 11975 ct 100 ct Dinner for 2, 44 oz platters available
40 oz ea 29 oz
$ 99 $ 99 19$ 99
ea ea ea 16$ 99
ea
GivRe ETHAETGTIFATSOTFE Freshly Made Pasta
Flora & Panko
Give the gift of great taste this holiday season with an Uncle 2 10RRaouvinodliCheese $ SLahseaegtsna 4$ 99 SSthuellesd 2 12 2 12$ Manicotti $ Bread Crumbs
Giuseppe’s gift card, authentic Italian panettone, gourmet pkg 12 ct, 20 oz FOR 6 ct, 20 oz FOR
12 ct FOR 1 lb Select Varieties
chocolate-dipped pretzel platter, or our great selection of gift 12-24 oz
baskets, perfect for anyone on your shopping list.
2$3
BUY $250,
GET $25* Farm Fresh Produce Enjoy Sweet treats
*Receive a $25 bonus gift card for WOW! Pignoli
every $250 you spend on gift cards. Cookies
This holiday season purchase a gift card to Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace! 3 2Sunkist Cara Cara $ $ 99 69¢ 20 oz
Our gift cards never expire, have no surcharge,and can be used in any of our locations. ea / lb
Oranges 24$ 99
We ship anywhere in the continental United States! 99 Georgio Gourmet US #1 Yams pkg
3 lb Stu ng Mushrooms
bag 14 oz Party
Cannoli Tray
Place Your Catering Orders by December 19, 2020
60 oz
79$ 99
ea
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