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Lewisboro approves new police training and policy program
Town Board honors Eagle Scouts

BY GINO DE ANGELIS “ e team at Lexipol consists David Alfano said. be updated manually whenever a ists, Alfano said he does not have
STAFF WRITER of professionals with expertise in e company, which Alfano policy is changed, and then given to worry about making mistakes,
public safety, law, policy, training, out to the o cers. which he said was a fear when
Lewisboro will soon be using mental health and grants that said is recognized by the West- he had to personally draft new
a new program to train its police continually monitor changes chester County Police Asso- “Instead of having to give a policy.
o cers. e Town Board voted and trends in legislation, case ciation and the New York State three-ring binder to all my o -
on a resolution to fund train- law and best practices and use Chiefs Association, helps public cers, which I have 16 of, they can “I’m not an attorney, I have
ing from Lexipol, a public safety this knowledge to create policies, safety departments keep up with go online, it’s digital, they can to get it approved by the town
policy and training company, training, wellness resources and changing legislation and policies sign o on it, when they read it, attorney, which takes time and
which will allow the department funding services that minimize and helps design quick and easy they accept it. And now they’re money,” he said. “And then on
to keep its o cers up to date on risk and help us e ectively serve training for employees. e de- trained in this,” he said.
new policies and procedures. our community,” police chief partment currently has a physi- SEE PROGRAM PAGE 20
cal three-ring binder that must Since the company employs
lawyers and other policy special-

‘Owl’ be there for you
South Salem wildlife pros race to the rescue

The owl was snared in discarded BY CAROL REIF According to the Somers Land released back into the wild. ousands of waterfowl are
fishing line left behind at the STAFF WRITER Trust, the incident is a “stark re- “ at’s the goal,” she said. maimed or killed each year by
preserve. minder that all parks are ‘carry in, However, if it’s determined getting caught on lines or by
Folks shouldn’t be shing for carry out.’” swallowing hooks and lead sink-
PHOTO COURTESY OF SOMERS LAND birds, says Megan Apicelli. that they could no longer survive ers. Other manmade stu that’s
TRUST And that includes shing gear, on their own, they have to be eu- hazardous to birds are kite and
e wildlife rehabilitator had the nonpro t’s president Michael thanized. balloon strings, plastic six-pack
to race to nearby Somers last Barnhart says. (A broken pole rings for cans or bottles, and
week to rescue a barred owl that was also found.) ere’s a teeny chance that holiday decorations such as fake
had become ensnared in some they may end up being placed in spider webbing.
carelessly discarded shing line. e  owl  is now being treated educational programs. But “that’s
by a vet.  not ideal for them in the long Leaving certain sports equip-
A local resident discovered the run,” she said. ment up 24/7 is also a no-no.
injured raptor while walking with According to Apicelli, wildlife
his grandchildren at the Rhinoc- coordinator for South Salem- Right now there’s no central SEE OWL PAGE 3
eros Creek Preserve. based Animal Nation, the major- facility in the county for wildlife
ity of the time such rescues are rehabilitation programs.

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Congressional and senate primaries to be held August 23

BY CAROL REIF seats in New York. ey are all erine F. Parker; and Mark Ja e ciglia, and Shoshana M. David. In our coverage area those are:
STAFF WRITER up for grabs this year. Winners of West Harrison, the president Faulkner, a Somers town coun- · Mt. Kisco Municipal Build-
will go on to compete in the and CEO of the Greater New cilman, and Lawler are also run- ing, 104 Main St., Mt. Kisco.
Hitting the polling booth may Nov. 8 general election. York Chamber of Commerce. ning on the Conservative line. · Pound Ridge Town House,
be the last thing on anyone’s 179 Westchester Ave., Pound
mind in the middle of an un- Primaries are being held for Vying for the 17th  CD are Somers resident Gina Arena, Ridge.
bearably hot August, but voting the Democratic Party in the Democrats two-term state Sen. a Republican, is challenging in- · Somers Town House, 335
now will determine who’s going 16th  and 17th  congressional Allesandra Biaggi and incum- cumbent Sen. Peter Harckham Route 202, Somers.
to be on the ballot this fall. districts. Republican and Con- bent U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Ma- (D-South Salem) for the state · Je erson Village Annex,
servative parties have primaries loney. Senate in the 40th  Senate dis- 3500 Hill Blvd., Yorktown
Primaries for congressional in the 17th district. trict. Neither faces a primary. Heights.
and state Senate races take place Running in the 17th  CD · Yorktown Cultural Center,
on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Running in the 16th  CD are Republicans William G. WHAT TO KNOW 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown
are Democrats Vedat Gashi, a Faulkner; state Assemblyman Registered voters in West- Heights.
Early voting began on Satur- Westchester county legislator Michael V. Lawler, Orange
day, Aug. 13. from Yorktown; incumbent U.S. County business executive Jack chester County are eligible to
Rep. Jamaal Bowman of Yon- W. Schrepel, Rockland Coun- cast early voting ballots at any of
ere are 26 congressional kers; county Legislator Cath- ty Legislator Charles J. Fal- 23 designated locations.
districts and 63 state Senate

OWL

FROM PAGE 1

Owls are nocturnal animals PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOMERS LAND TRUST A resident discovered the injured raptor while
and often hunt at night when Animal Nation’s Megan Apicelli swooped in to help an injured owl last week. walking at the Rhinoceros Creek Preserve.
they can’t see ne-mesh soccer
nets. ey swoop down think- cardboard box, closed large paper Don’t release sh who still have ere are “tons” of feathered Next comes the great
ing they’re about to score a nice, bag, or thick blanket. It might hooks in them. predators at the preserves, accord- horned owl, with its intimidating
juicy mouse for dinner and the escape with the hooks and bits ing to Barnhart. yellow stare and deep hooting call,
next thing they know they’ve of line still attached. at could If practicing catch and release, and then the Northern saw-whet,
hanging upside down with their prove fatal. use barbless hooks. ese not Considered “scarce” in the a tiny owl with a catlike face.
wings akimbo. only cause “less stress” for the sh Hudson Valley, the barred  owl  is
If the material is embedded in but are easier to remove from un- the most commonly seen in the While “pretty tolerant”of devel-
So what do you do if you nd the bird’s skin, or wrapped too intended catch. area. oped areas, the birds are still vul-
an injured critter? tightly, trying to remove it could nerable to “habitat fragmentation,”
cause more damage. Fishing is allowed at Angle Its call “Who cooks for you? says Barnhart.
Call Animal Nation at (914) Fly Preserve with valid permits. Who cooks for you?” is a classic
400-6014 or your local wildlife Broken or leftover shing lines, At Rhinoceros Creek, anglers sound in treed swamps and old It doesn’t take a lot of e ort to
rehabilitator. If you can’t reach hooks, lures, or bait should be dis- are also required to get written forests. protect them. Just take your trash
one, contact the state’s Depart- posed of properly, such as in des- approval from the Somers Land with you when you leave.
ment of Environmental Con- ignated recycling bins or tubes. Trust. Camou age is provided by its
servation or the U.S. Fish and mottled brown and white feathers. In other words, give a hoot.
Wildlife Service.

ere’s also an app “Animal
Help Now!” that provides im-
mediate access to wildlife reha-
bilitators, rescues, hotlines, and
vets who treat wildlife.

Raptors such as  owls, hawks,
and eagles have dangerously
sharp talons and beaks, so don’t
attempt to move or approach
them unless they’re in imminent
danger of being hit by a car or
eaten by a predator.

Apicelli’s “rule no. 1” – don’t
feed them or give them water.

Firstly, that could cause prob-
lems if the wounded bird has to
undergo surgery, and secondly,
digesting food burns up energy
that it could use to keep warm.

Don’t attempt to remove the
material until you have the bird
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Summer foods

READING, cherries in salads, smoothies or on or brownie pieces mixed in, that is chewy but not completely smooth. ticked by, I knew that I was not
WRITING & their own as must-haves during my preference whether at home or Sometimes I sprinkle cinnamon on going to let that delicious choco-
CHOCOLATE July and August. on vacation. my chocolate ice cream. Cinnamon late fudge brownie ice cream go
KIM brings out the cocoa avor. to waste in the warming freezer. I
KOVACH Corn on the cob slathered in During hot summer after- grabbed a spoon and removed the
butter received a mention, as did noons at home, I have a routine One evening a few summers carton from the freezer. I sat down
We all have favorite homemade cucumber pickles. to prepare for my ice cream treat. ago, the power went out around at the kitchen table with that car-
summer foods, bever- Gazpacho, that refreshing, cold I remove the container from the 7 p.m. I turned on the transistor ton. Spoonful by spoonful, I began
ages or treats that we vegetable soup, also received a few freezer, take o the lid and place radio and watched the sunset out of eating my ice cream by the light of
look forward to indulging in during votes. Adele mentioned that her the ice cream container on the the back windows and waited for the small battery-operated lamp.
the summer season. Local produce husband makes a fabulous cold kitchen counter for 20 minutes. I the electricity to come back on. As
from farm stands, grocery stores or cucumber soup that is topped with set the kitchen timer. When the darkness set in, I turned on a small e enjoyment of an unexpected
your own vegetable garden are at a drizzle of red chile oil just before timer goes o , the consistency of battery-operated lamp and watched late night snack turned into deter-
their peak of freshness at this much serving. We all paused to imagine the semi-melty chocolate ice cream as the streaks in the sky turned into mination. Now I couldn’t feel my
anticipated, but too short, time of that delicious-sounding combi- is perfect for scooping into my an inky blue-black night sky. No lips. My taste buds were numb but
year. nation of tangy and spicy taste tall glass and sitting down with a way to know how long the electric- I continued on, spoonful by spoon-
sensations. spoon in the rocking chair next to ity will be o . ese power outages ful, to the bottom of that container.
I asked my adult writing class the sliding doors looking out at the are quite frequent, with no appar- I was so full but I saved the choco-
participants to think about the I look forward to enjoying backyard. ent reason, and quite annoying for late ice cream! ( e power did not
favorite summer foods they look chocolate ice cream as my favorite someone with a refrigerator full of turn back on until the following
forward to all year long. Summer summer treat. Whether a soft- Mmmm. at creamy, cooling dairy products. afternoon!)
fruits topped the list with water- serve chocolate ice cream cone or rst spoonful satis es in many
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e rhythm of the night

MAN there had a beard so monstrous beat that causes an infection in lasting evidence that you dance mates with him anyway. en
OVERBOARD that you wouldn’t trim it so me even though I have taken the as if you’re trying to put out a she kills him and eats him, sur-
much as prune it. ere was also proper precautions, and I shake prised to nd that he had good
RICK a girl who had a gum wrapper some body parts to make sure re that started in your pants taste after all. It’s stories like that
MELÉN stuck to her shoe, and another it’s not something more serious. and spread to your shoe. But which deter me from learning to
girl stepped on it in a chivalrous Plus I imagine that the hopeless now anyone who has a phone become a better dancer.
Some might say that anyone act and then it attached itself to place she’s singing about is my can point it in your direction and
who remembers the word her own shoe, and this went on garage, which I will get around immortalize you on their social Many of the real movers and
“discotheque” is probably for a while like a disco “Hokey to cleaning one of these decades. media page. ere I am in the shakers had a signature move.
too old to be at one. Even if you Pokey.” I probably should have If anyone wants to try and nd background, nding out their One guy was so uid it looked
went to all the trouble to nd thrown out my gum wrapper. love there, go ahead, but I can’t number and calling them, the like he might not have any bones
one. But I don’t mind, sometimes even locate my lawn mower. fastest way to wrap up produc- in his body. I bet you could take
it’s fun to go back and remember I like people-watching but I tion. him over to the lab, pour him
what it was like to survive the don’t want people people-watch- I also like that song where into an Erlenmeyer ask, test his
‘80s. ing me because it usually means they sing, “If you got a $20 bill, I like watching the individual pH with a piece of litmus paper
I’m doing something ungainly. put your hands up!” But I’d hate styles of people on the oor, and dump him back out onto
I like to stand back and peo- For that reason, I have a long- it if I was then actually robbed mostly the guys. It reminds me the dance oor in time for the
ple-watch at the disco. To me, standing policy to dance as little by the song. Some tunes I can of intricate mating rituals, like next segue. My own signature
people are the most entertaining as possible. As a public service, do without, like the one that lists that of the peacock jumping spi- step was to trip over my pants
things to watch, besides robot I “dance as if no one is watch- all the vowels, “A-E-I-O-U,” I’m der, who waves his hands in the legs, which were either too long
battles and conspiracy theorists. ing” only if no one is watch- not really sure Y. If there’s a song air like he’s landing a plane on an or the oor was too short. I must
I can be amused by the dumb- ing. But every time I hear that that runs through the multipli- aircraft carrier and then displays have done it 10 times, but no
est things. For instance, one guy Rihanna song where she sings, cation tables, I could use some his colorful “tail.” e female is one gave any indication that it
“We found love in a hopeless help there. intrigued that he would even was a particularly bad move in
place,” for some reason I can’t attempt to land a ghter jet con- comparison.
stop myself. It has an infectious Back in the ‘80s, you never sidering he is the size of a grain
had to worry that there might be of rice. e tail is garish but she I also like watching the
waitresses, who can carry an
empty wine glass using any part
of their body. ey can deliver a
martini to its rightful destination
without spilling a drop in those
damn glasses that seem speci -
cally designed to prevent it from
happening. If I had to do it, I’d
have to ask at the table, “Who
ordered the dry martini? Because
there’s actually nothing left in
the glass.”

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Observations LETTERS

JUST Fun Facts by Jo Ann An Endorsement viewpoints he represents.
JO ANN for Congressman He gets results for the
The Guinness World Record-holders for the longest
JO ANN marriage are Zelmyra and Herbert Fisher. In 2008, Sean Patrick Hudson Valley, among which
FRANCELLA Maloney are securing funds for water
they were married for 84 years. quality infrastructure, waste-
To the Editor, water treatment, roads, bridges,
“Hon, where did “I’m sorry. I guess I’ve house and maybe three months I enthusiastically endorse dams, train crossings and
that handle on always just chalked it up to later, you’ll ask, ‘Did you buy sidewalks. ese accomplish-
the replace stove you being sublimely happy new curtains?’” Sean Patrick Maloney for ments are not glamorous, but
come from?” and comfortable in your the Democratic primary for are critical to the safety and
surroundings, and that’s not a “Oh,” he said. Congress. health of or our communities
“You mean the replace bad thing. But don’t worry. I “I can probably think of a and to our quality of life. He is
stove that was there when we scrutinize things enough for few more silly things that you rough my years on the a workhorse with tremendous
bought the house 30 years ago?” the both of us.” sometimes don’t notice, but in Bedford Town Board, Bedford perseverance and tenacity,
I asked. the grand scheme of things, Town Supervisor and now as which I believe is at the core
“So what else haven’t I it really doesn’t matter. I like an Assemblymember, I have of his success in delivering for
“Yeah, what’s that handle noticed?” to kid you about not noticing known and worked with Con- us.
sticking out of the front of it?” things around the house or gressman Maloney for virtually
“Are you sure you want to ask a new haircut I just got, but the entire time he has served in He truly is a friend to us
“It opens and closes the ue. that question?” what’s important is that I love Congress. He has proven to be here in Northern Westchester.
Are you telling me that you you for everything you are. a strong, reliable and e ective I urge my fellow Democrats to
never noticed that handle? We “Sure, let me have it,” he said, And, as Billy Joel once said, ‘I advocate for the communities cast their vote for Congress-
must have had hundreds of res straightening up a bit. love you just the way you are.’ he serves. He is thoughtful and man Sean Patrick Maloney in
over the years and you would And, just as a heads up, I will wise in his policy decisions, the August 23rd primary.
have had to push it in to open “ ere was the time when be getting a haircut next week, recognizing the diversity of
the ue and pull it out to close we vacationed in Mexico and hanging some new family Assemblymember Chris
it.” I bought ve new out ts for photos and trying a new sauce Burdick
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Contact Us Talking with Timothy Bus eld
The Katonah-Lewisboro Times is located at 118 N Bedford
Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us BRUCE through and through. Bus eld’s example of what
at 914-302-5628 or email [email protected]. THE BLOG Beyond talking about his he wasn’t taught to do is Burt
Lancaster (best actor Oscar
Progressive Animal Hospital BRUCE experience in the Hanks play, winner for “Elmer Gantry”),
APAR the other good guy – a able who would use facial expressions
Voted “Best of Somers” 2020-2022 Bus eld – held forth on every- to telegraph his thoughts. “ e
Followers of a particular thing from his family business external technique wasn’t going
What is the most common actor they haven’t seen in a of children’s theater to how his to work for me,” says Bus eld.
mismanaged condition that you see? while are given to wonder- acting style di ers from that of “Connecting to the inside world
ing, “What ever happened to an old-timey Hollywood legend was the process.”
THE ITCHY DOG! [ ll in the blank]?” like Burt Lancaster, whom he
Is your pet... was thrilled to meet while mak- ‘I AM NOT THAT GUY’
scratching • licking • chewing feet For those who fondly remem- ing “Field of Dreams.” He uses the rehearsal process
ber Timothy Bus eld from such
or having chronic skin infections? popular TV shows as “thirty- He told me how he admires to learn who the character is
Stop treating the symptoms something” and “ e West the technique Larry David uses and doesn’t consent to directors
Wing” – not to mention his to create his popular HBO who want actors to have their
and find out the underlying cause turn as Kevin Costner’s skepti- comedy show “Curb Your En- part fully memorized before
with a simple blood test. cal brother-in-law in cult classic thusiasm.” “Larry David shoots rehearsals start. “I tend to say
“Field of Dreams,” your search outlines,” Bus eld said, instead no to that,” he told me. “Some
Get your pet feeling better and has ended. of working with a full script. e directors want to mold your
stop the frequent trips to the vet. actor’s point is that, especially performance, and make it about
I had the pleasure recently of for young lmmakers learning them. I am not that guy. Tom
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED chatting with Bus eld for over their craft, not leaning on a rigid [Hanks] was very patient. When
and OPERATED an hour on a Zoom call. Even if structure is a way to “get good at we ran the play for Tom, I was
his name doesn’t ring a bell right the fundamentals of directing.” emotionally there, but not word-
268 route 202 l somers, ny 10589 away, with 700 projects under wise. You have to follow the
Marines_CAM9P14LE.2JE4U8N.6E_232709 lx p4.rqoxgp_re1s6s/i1v5e/-2v2e1t.1c:1o8mAM Page 1 his belt, there’s a better than Having seen him in “Safe emotional ride.” (“Safe Home”
even chance you’ve seen his work Home” the day before our con- was co-written and directed by
MARINES, FAMILY MEMBERS & CIVILIAN WORKERS – sometimes without seeing him. versation, I remarked to Bus eld James Glossman.)
Lately, he’s keeping busy behind how natural his performance
Did you get the camera, directing TV proce- was, as if the role was written Bus eld allows that there are
durals such as “Law & Order,” for him. times he instantly has his char-
CANCER “FBI” and “Chicago Med.” acter gured out. He has worked
DON’T THINK ABOUT several times with celebrated
or another e occasion for our chat, ACTING writer Aaron Sorkin, the creator
however, was not about a TV or of “ e West Wing” and Broad-
SERIOUS DISEASE movie project. He shared stories working way hit “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
with the great Kathy Bates Referring to Sorkin’s script for
after drinking the is summer, Bus eld ap- (best actress Oscar winner for “A Few Good Men,” Bus eld
water at peared on stage in the lead Stephen King’s “Misery”), who, says, “I immediately knew how
role of a new play titled “Safe along with Chris Cooper, stud- to say all his lines.”
CAMP LEJEUNE? Home,” which ended its limited ied acting together. “We used
run in early August at Shadow- to talk about thoughts,” he said, He spent considerable time
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Music in the Park tor grace a local stage. But, wait, look easy. Home,” he says, is that it’s the
there’s more! ere was another kind of original work he wants
Veteran’s Park in Greenville | Tuesdays, - : pm name attached to “Safe Home” Timothy’s father Roger taught to help proliferate to feed a new
Dutchman’s Landing Park in Catskill | Thursdays - pm that raised the celebrity quotient theater at Michigan State and generation of audiences.
Windham Mountain Resort | Fridays - : pm to a whole other level. e play is his sister Julia has been an actor.
Coxsackie Riverside Park | Sundays - pm based on stories written by one CHAMPION OF CHILDREN’S
Athens Riverfront Park | Fridays - pm Tom Hanks, who was on hand e theater experience that ce- THEATER
The Notch at the Colonial Country Club for the show’s opening. mented his commitment to act-
in Tannersville | Fridays - pm ing as a career was as a young- Bus eld devotes a lot of
Of course, I also tried to nab ster, when he and his brother time and energy to introducing
an interview with Hanks, but were taken to see “A Chorus youngsters to the entertainment
the play’s publicist informed me Line” at the National eater in value and cultural literacy that
that the man whose nickname Washington, D.C. theater delivers. He started a
might as well be “America’s children’s theater in Sacramento,
Most Beloved Actor” wanted to In the opening number of the Calif., in 1986 and later, with
keep the spotlight on the other landmark musical, Broadway brother Buck, expanded it to
creatives involved in the produc- dancers auditioning for a new include adult theater. He also
tion. at generosity of spirit is show tell personal stories of am- started a theater in Appalachia
just one more indication that bition, abandonment and heart- to nurture new playwrights and
the man who played Forrest break. “I was crying 15 minutes original works.
Gump is not exactly like a box in, and my brother was also
of chocolates. With Tom Hanks, crying,” says Bus eld. “Every bit He points to a scholarly study
you know exactly what you’re of it woke me up. After that, I by the National Endowment
going to get: good guy-ness took an athlete’s approach to be- for the Arts that advises unless
ing an actor: repetition, physical a child is exposed to theater by
skills, ballet class.” He spent nine around 10 years old, there is
months learning “the Method,” much less a chance that they
the immersive acting style
epitomized by Marlon Brando SEE APAR PAGE 15
and later, Robert DeNiro, among
many others.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 OPINION THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 15

APAR

FROM PAGE 14

will develop an a nity for it in adult-
hood. Today, he says, the average theater-
goer is 50-plus.

He wants to see the professional
members of Actors Equity Association in
short plays that tour schools, and faults
the actors’ union for its pricey contrac-
tual fees that make it una ordable for
most schools to bring in quality theater
productions. “I’ve been battling Actors’
Equity for 36 years,” he says. “ ey make
it impossible for our youth to experience
professional theater.”

Postscript: For our Zoom interview,
Timothy Bus eld was at the cozy make-
over home that he and actress wife
Melissa Gilbert call their “cabbage” (a
hybrid cabin-cottage in the rustic Sul-
livan County hamlet of Highland Lake,
N.Y.) During the call, I would see an
apron-wearing Gilbert pass by a few
times behind Bus eld, apparently tend-
ing to chores, in a scenario uncannily
reminiscent of the TV series that brought
her lasting fame – “Little House on the
Prairie.”

Bruce Apar wears various hats – writer,
actor, community volunteer – and his
favorite chapeau is an “Indiana Jones”
fedora. He (Bruce, not Indy) can be reached
at [email protected]; 914.275.6887. (You
can read his “Safe Home” review on
BroadwayWorld.com by searching for “Safe
Home” or Bruce Apar).

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Family of John Jay’s Brad Goldman giving back

Funraiser to be held for basketball star who lost battle with addiction

BY RICH MONETTI help people from marginalized PHOTO COURTESY OF JANE SILFEN a designated sober house. hand, will be all about standing
CONTRIBUTING WRITER communities, who would usually “I guess it wasn’t so sober,” tall. “We’re going to have 26
only have access to subpar treat- Brad Goldman was a basketball rounds of boxing,” said Silfen,
Growing up, Brad Goldman ment centers. star for John Jay High School. Off Mom lamented. who is a boxer herself.
always had a basketball in his the court, he was a friend and Even so, Florida is where
hand. “He would have loved that,” son who touched the lives of all ere will be food, drink and
said Silfen, and not just because he knew. Brad met the underserved, and music, and she’s proud to say, a
Goldman played AAU he was a caring person. a di erent demographic didn’t number of Brad’s friends will be
through grade school and ex- those lines because Brad chose change his perspective. lacing up. None of them actu-
celled for three years on the Brad knew the drill from both to move to Florida in his 20s. ally boxers, she said, “ ey are
John Jay varsity team. By se- sides of the tracks. In the shad- “A lot of the lives he touched still excited, and there should be
nior year, Brad had fun in ways ow of MetroNorth, his options “His story changed drastical- were people who were margin- a lot of energy.”
that 18-year-olds typically do. meant the road was manageable ly,” she revealed. alized,” said Silfen. “De nitely
Unfortunately, alcohol quickly in high school and also when di erent backgrounds but they e kinetics aren’t the most
revealed itself as a problem the the problem became untenable us, Brad and the family were people he loved and want- important part, however.
young man could not control, at Penn State. experienced a myriad of treat- ed to help.”
and after a string of rehabs, ments and living arrangements “It means the world to me
Goldman’s addiction ended in “We sent him to a couple that did not measure up. Some In addition to lining up ser- that they are not forgetting my
an overdose at the age of 26. of di erent treatment centers were subpar, and others were at vices for addicts, Release Re- son,” she asserted, as their re-
where he really excelled,” said out crooks. According to Sil- covery has a scholarship pro- membrance proves Brad’s true
Goldman’s mother, focused on Silfen. fen, his accidental overdose on gram that falls right in line with legacy was friendship.
the joy her son brought to those Xanax and opiates took place in Goldman’s mindset.
around him, refuses to let his dis- In turn, Brad did well enough Friday night boxing on Au-
ease de ne his memory. She will to continue his studies alongside “It was important for us that gust 26 will take place from
honor his life on August 26 and at New Haven Community Col- whatever we raised would go 6PM-8PM at 169 Cherry Street
27 at Title Boxing in Stamford lege, and after a year, he set his directly to helping a person get in Milford and Saturday after-
and Milford with a fundraiser sights on Penn State again. into treatment,” she said. noon from 12:30 to 2:30 at 1980
to aid marginalized individuals West Main Street in Stamford.
struggling with addiction. “We didn’t let him go back, e need is profound - even
because it had too much of a if there are many options that e proceeds raised will pro-
Jane Silfen, knowing the Re- drinking culture,” Silfen remem- come in at low or no cost. How- vide scholarship funding for in-
lease Recovery Foundation is bered. “We let him go to South- ever, the hard truth is that you dividuals, and among the treat-
meant to target the type of ad- ern Connecticut University, get what you pay for. ment centers included will be
dict Goldman would have most which is where his treatment the Caron Foundation, where
wanted to help, said her son “was was.” “ ere’s help, and there’s help,” Brad initially went into treat-
always looking out for the other Silfen emphasized. ment in Pennsylvania.
person. His friends always said, Managing the problem didn’t
‘he’d give you the last shirt o change the underlying fact, In other words, the low end For more information, Jane
his back.’” though. cannot compare. Oftentimes, Silfen can be reached at 914-
Silfen clari ed, “ ey are not 471-7897.
e foundation’s mission is to “He was clearly an alcoholic o ering evidence based treat-
and needed to be in a sober en- ment,” and the bar can go even Donations can be made to
vironment,” said Silfen. lower in terms of all those who fundraisers.hakuapp.com/in-
try to take advantage, she added. memory-of-brad-goldman.
His condition unraveled along
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Harvey hosts city kids from Harlem ice hockey program

BY CHRIS DELCAMPO

Harvey Summer Camp wel- PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE HARVEY SCHOOL Harvey Head
comed Ice Hockey In Harlem of School
(IHIH) campers to the school’s The hockey campers from Harlem gather for a group photo in Bill Knauer
Katonah campus during the Harvey’s gym during a break from the fun. with Harvey
last week of July. e 30 camp- alum and
ers, ages 5-17, worked on their in 2011, Garvin went on to play rience,” Garvin said. “We can’t IHIH program
hockey skills at Evarts Rink and NCAA Division III men’s ice wait to do it again next year.” director
also enjoyed the entire Harvey hockey at Western New Eng- Two rising seniors and mem- Malik Garvin.
campus which included playing land University where he earned bers of the Harvey varsity ice Harvey School
games on the athletic elds, hik- a BS in Accounting and Finance. hockey team, Daniel Gittleman senior Spencer
ing through the woods, playing Whitman
“ e IHIH experience at and Katonah’s Spencer Whit- of Katonah
oorball in the Fenstermacher Harvey was amazing, with 30 man, volunteered to work with volunteers his
Athletic Center, and cooling o kids having a truly unique and the campers all week long. time to instruct
in the outdoor swimming pool. memorable summer camp expe- an IHIH camper
on the ice at
is partnership also brought Evarts Rink.
back Harvey alum Malik Garvin
‘11, who was once an IHIH par-
ticipant as a child and is now
the program’s director. Garvin
began skating as a 4-year-old in
Harlem and developed his skills
through IHIH and later as a
member of Harvey’s varsity ice
hockey team.

After graduating from Harvey

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2022 SPORTS THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 17

John Jay
girls soccer
looking to pick

up where
they left off

BY RICH MONETTI plenty of experience. Ella Kerman.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER “It’s her third year in
Ilana Posner.
Last year, John Jay nished goal. It’s a big year for her,
third in the league behind pow- and she’s made positive CONCERT IN REIS PARK FEATURING
erhouse Somers and saw a rst strides in the o season,”
round exit in the sectionals. A 2-1 Nuttall said of senior Ilana Pos- Saturday, August 20th, 5:00PM- 8:00PM
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John Jay volleyball preview
Team sees communication, connectivity and hard work going a long way

BY RICH MONETTI di erence,” said Rizzotti.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Regardless, there will be no

Last year, John Jay volleyball shortage of e ort. “ e two
nished 10-7 on the season and things we’re going to have no is-
went out in the rst round of the sue with is work ethic and atti-
sectionals. Even so, coach Tom tude. is is a really positive and
Rizzotti felt the culture of the energetic team who isn’t afraid to
program took great strides, and put in the work,” he said. “ ey
going into September, an impor- don’t question it, they know what
tant tweak took place that is now has to get done and they get it
paying o . done.”
“We did a couple of mixed
practices with the JV and the No problem, they’re all talk
Varsity,” he said. “I think that too. e connection established
built a lot of chemistry and gave last year, he said, “You’re already
the older girls the opportunity to seeing the on court communica-
really connect with the younger tion go pretty smoothly.”
girls.”
A good thing since eight se- e cheering section runs
niors departed and took ve through the team too, but the
loudest voice has her own soap-
box.

“Rachel Lewis, we call her the

starters with them. hype crew. She is ridiculously Olivia Stabile on the bump.
“ at being said, we still have pumped up and brings everybody Katherine Martin.
together,” he boasted.
some awesome talent,” said Riz-
zotti. Of course, the duties that go
with his job description are pretty
Megan Flynn and Katherine straightforward. But making sure
Martin will hit big from the front

and will be joined by Zoe Dol- he remains uid is among Riz-
lar, Olivia Stabile, Rachel Lewis zotti’s aims - especially in terms
and Ava Calandros. e way they of where athletes and kids are
come down and where isn’t es- today.
tablished, though.
“I try to grow with the kids and
Starting at the setting posi- learn and understand where they

tion, the loss of Julia D’Urso has are coming from this year rather
things up in the air. than where they were coming
from in years past,” he revealed.
“We have to gure out which
of our returning setters or new- On the other hand, his goals
comer is best for the team,” he for the team remain the same. He
said. wants to win the league champi-
onship and have the girls playing
e same goes for the back line well enough to reach the section
and completing the front. It’s a
certain distress from Coach’s nals. “We’re going to work out
standpoint, but there’s also a ip butts o to make those things
that goes with the uncertainty. happen,” he concluded. “ ere’s
no reason to set your sights any
“I’m excited to see who steps shorter.”
up and really comes in to make a

‘We’re going to
work our butts
o to make those
things happen.
There’s no reason
to set your sights
any shorter.’

Coach Tom Rizzotti Megan Flynn.

PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI

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Grilling chicken is an easy and taste is a big reason this “spiedini” is Italian for “little chini with Almond Salsa Verde” makes for the perfect comple-
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Spiedini of Chicken fresh oregano prevent burning.
and Zucchini with 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher Bring the grill to
Almond Salsa Verde salt medium-high heat.
1⁄8 teaspoon freshly To prepare the salsa,
Makes 6 servings ground black pepper combine the first 12
Salsa: 1 garlic clove, minced ingredients; set aside.
1 cup chopped flat Spiedini: To prepare the spiedini,
parsley 11⁄2 pounds skinless, thread the chicken and
2 tablespoons chopped boneless chicken zucchini alternately on
almonds, toasted breast, cut into 1-inch each of the 12 skewers.
2 tablespoons chopped pieces Coat the spiedini with
fresh chives 6 small zucchini, cut cooking spray; sprinkle
3 tablespoons capers, into 1-inch slices (about evenly with 1⁄4 teaspoon
chopped 11⁄4 pounds) salt and 1⁄8 teaspoon
1⁄2 teaspoon grated Cooking spray pepper. Place on a grill
lemon rind 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher rack; grill 6 minutes or
3 tablespoons fresh salt until done, turning once.
lemon juice 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly Serve with salsa.
1 tablespoon extra- ground black pepper Tip: Prepare the salsa
virgin olive oil Soak 12 (10-inch) up to a day ahead, and
1⁄2 teaspoon chopped wooden skewers in assemble the skewers
fresh thyme water for 30 minutes to earlier in the day. Coat
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Should you own bonds when interest rates rise?

GUEST nancial goals. Consider these or protect against all losses in a should understand the risks if the investment is sold prior to
CORNER bene ts of bond ownership: declining market.) involved, including credit maturity. is article was written
risk and market risk. Bond by Edward Jones for use by your
JUDI • INCOME • REINVESTMENT investments are also subject to local Financial Advisor, Judi
MCANAW No matter what happens to OPPORTUNITIES interest-rate risk such that when McAnaw, a resident of Katonah.
interest rates rise, the prices She has an o ce at 332 Route
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lot of attention – and with income, in the form of may reduce the value of your
for good reason, as we’ve seen interest payments, until they current bonds, but this same As you’ve
considerable volatility almost mature, provided the issuer development may also o er probably heard,
from the beginning of the doesn’t default — and defaults you some favorable reinvest- diversi cation
year. But if you own bonds, or are generally unlikely with ment opportunities. If you
bond-based mutual funds, you investment-grade bonds (those own bonds of varying dura- is a key to
might also have some concerns. rated BBB or higher). Your tions — short-, intermediate- successful
However, it’s important to interest payments will remain and long-term — you should investing.’
understand why bonds should the same throughout the life regularly have some bonds
continue to be an important of your bond, which can help maturing. And in an environ- -Judi McAnaw
part of your portfolio. you plan for your cash ow and ment such as the current one, Edward Jones
spending. you can reinvest the proceeds of
To begin with, let’s look at your expiring short-term bonds WHY DO WE
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buy the newly issued bonds prices don’t always move in the to see the current value of
that o er higher yields than same direction as stocks, so your bonds drop. But if you’re
yours. the presence of bonds in your not selling them before they
portfolio — along with other mature, and you take advantage
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sible drop in their value, the ment securities and certi cates by higher yields, you’ll nd
bonds you own can still help of deposit — can help reduce that owning bonds can still be
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