The Somers Record 12.14.19

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Town hashes
out impending

marijuana
legalization

Board considers ban of
recreational pot sales

The Kerins BY CAROL REIF
family with CONTRIBUTING WRITER
country star
Luke Bryan Town o cials aren’t wasting any time taking a stand
on the growing issue of legalizing recreational marijuana.
PHOTOS
COURTESY OF In light of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s pushing for it,
RAY KERINS and the Westchester district attorney’s announcement
that his o ce will no longer prosecute “low-level” of-
Ray Kerins elected to fenses, they are looking at ways to nip any attempts to
Congressional Award Foundation sell the stu in the bud.

BY CAROL REIF Somers man coaches youth sports, spending time with his three kids— “Like we did with vape shops, we kind of jumped out
CONTRIBUTING WRITER has been a volunteer re ghter and Jack, 15, Meagan, 13, and 11-year- in front” of the issue, said Supervisor Rick Morrissey at
has racked up numerous awards as a old Katie—and wife, Brenda. He and the Town Board’s Feb. 7 work session.
e world is full of good people public relations professional. his son recently took part in an out-
who will always nd time to help reach program that provides clothing (Medical marijuana is already legal in New York.)
others when the right opportunity As chief spokesman for pharma- and other essentials to folks in need. e matter is now in the hands of state legislators, who
comes along, says Ray Kerins. ceutical giant Bayer in the U.S., Ker-
ins’ work schedule is jam-packed. SEE KERINS PAGE 3 could vote on legalization as early as April.
He ought to know. e 49-year-old e state expects to rake in $300 million in tax rev-
But it doesn’t keep him from
enues in the rst few years.
(Like with tobacco, sales and use would be limited to

folks over 21.)
It could probably take a year to get things rolling—or

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LEISURE 2
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SCHOOLS & CAMPS 31
SPORTS
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KERINS A BIT MORE
Kerins was elected to the Congres-
FROM PAGE 1

sional Award Foundation’s board with

Oh, and he also runs three miles every three others: Wei-Li Chong, president

day. of a company that provides customized

“You have to take care of yourself if childcare; Larry Duncan, Lockheed

you want to take care of others,” Kerins Martin’s senior liaison to federal and

says. state o cials; and Missy Foxman, direc-

Now, as the newest member of the tor of federal government relations for

Congressional Award Foundation’s an entertainment software association.

board of directors, Kerins says he is “We are thrilled to welcome Larry,

grateful to have the chance to pass the Missy, Ray, and Wei-Li to our leadership

baton to the next generation of big- team and especially value the industry

hearted and social-minded youth. experience each member brings,” said

e Congressional Award was estab- Paxton K. Baker, the board’s chairman, in

lished in 1979 to recognize initiative, a statement. “ ey join e Congressio-

service, and achievement in young folks. nal Award at an exciting time as we con-

According to its mission statement, tinue to propel our mission forward and

the charity is “nonpartisan, voluntary, build corporate partnerships that help to

non-competitive” and open to anyone enrich the lives of our nation’s youth.”

from the age of 13 to 23. Kerins was vice president of external

It looks at what applicants have done a airs and worldwide communications

in four areas: voluntary public service, for P zer and executive director of pub-

personal development, physical tness, lic a airs for Merck & Co.

and expedition/exploration. He was named “2017 Outstanding In-

Participants can earn bronze, silver or House Professional Award” by PRWeek

gold certi cates and medals. Magazine.

e award, he said, is a way to support He is also a board member of the U.S.

students on their path to college and Chamber of Commerce and vice chair-

career, regardless of how they’re doing man of the Chamber’s Global Innova-

academically. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAY KERINS tion Policy Center.
It’s what they do, as leaders in their The Kerins during a visit to the White House for Easter He sponsors BLEND, an organiza-

communities, and not their GPA that tion of Bayer’s LGBT community and

counts the most, Kerins says. In 1995, it launched a program called ing as a re ghter, he still misses the life BRAVE, which handle Bayer resources

What has wowed him the most about “Making Science Make Sense” with the and has great admiration for the folks for employees who were members of the

these up-and-comers is their ability to goal of getting a million children inter- who, he says, “get out of their nice, warm armed forces.

inspire other kids, and adults. ested in the eld by 2020. beds at 2 a.m. to help when someone’s He was the head coach for the Ameri-

“ ey’re forming foundations of their More than 100 Bayer employees cur- house is on re, or their car’s in a ditch.” can Youth Soccer Organization.

own. It’s really quite impressive,” Kerins rently volunteer to visit schools where “I’m so glad we moved here, and I just In 2016, he was mentioned among the

says. they guide hands-on science experi- want to play my part,” Kerins said. Top 50 most in uential people in the

And the ways they are using technol- ments. He and Brenda make sure their chil- health eld by Medical, Marketing &

ogy to explore and to educate others is It was not lost on Kerins that Somers dren know the importance of sharing Media magazine.

also a big factor, says Kerins, pointing may be the epicenter for the inquisitive and caring as well. He is also the recipient of the US Cen-

to 2018 gold medalist Brady Moon of generation. Brenda, who Kerins calls “one of the ters for Disease Control’s service award.

Utah. A STEAM (Science, technology, en- smartest people” he knows, worked on Another force Kerins believes in is

Moon, who volunteers at a senior cen- gineering, arts, math) academy is being Wall Street. Luke Bryan, a country singer and song-

ter, biked all over his state using a Go- proposed for the former IBM campus en 9/11 came along and she shifted writer, who travels around the country

Pro to lm its people and magni cent o Route 100. her entire focus to family. visiting farms and raising money for

scenery. And Kerins is grateful for that too. farmers.

“With a name like that, he was meant HOME TURF “Without her love and support, I Bayer, one of his sponsors, will donate

to be a star,” Kerins says. e Kerinses, former North Salem wouldn’t have the career I have today,” a meal through “Feeding America: every

and New Jersey residents, moved to he says. time someone uses the hashtag #her-

FULL STEAM AHEAD Somers about 11 years ago. While the couple give their kids the estothefarmer on Twitter, Instagram, and

As STEAM-based industries grow, e Iona College grad said the town time and space to connect with friends, other social media, Kerins says.

they are realizing that there simply aren’t is lled “with so many good people who they do not allow devices at the family Kerins, a member of several press or-

enough people to ll the jobs that are give of themselves every day.” dinner table. ganizations, feels that people who be-

out there now, much less 10 years from Although it may appear a uent to Kerins admits the complicated eti- lieve in freedom of speech must support

now. a lot of people, there are folks who are quette behind social media makes grow- community journalism.

“We know what the problem is. It’s struggling. So organizations such as the ing up today is a lot tougher. “I’ve been quoted on the front pages

been well de ned and quanti ed by Somers Education Foundation, Friends But, he says, with guidance kids will of e New York Times and e Wall

many organizations,” says Kerins. “We of Karen, the Lions Club, and its youth do just ne. Street Journal, but the most emails and

can sit around and complain about it, or equivalent, the Leos, are vital to the “We can all sit there and tell the youth calls I ever received were after I was

we can do something.” health of the entire community he said. want they’re doing wrong. But let’s cele- mentioned in the local newspaper,” he

Bayer is somewhat ahead of the game. Although he had to give up volunteer- brate what they’re doing right,”Kerins says. said.

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Eleanor Marie OBITUARIES
Piekarski
Eleanor Marie Piekarski and husband Stan Piekarski (Debbie) Piekarski of Latham, as a singer and actress in the All
Eleanor Marie Piekarski, age 91, N.Y., Ellen (Ed) Schiefelbein WAF shows. Later in her ser-
passed away peacefully at her home with both company and laugh- of love and devotion will always of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., vice, Lia received the National
in Shenorock on February 4. ter. She was always there for her be remembered in the hearts of Robert (Marlene) Piekarski of Defense Service medal.
children when they needed an those who knew her. Shenorock, N.Y., and Sue Ann
Eleanor was born, along with understanding ear or help solv- (Kevin) Kearney of Somers, After her time in the Air
her twin sister, Ethel, on May 20, ing a problem. She was kind and Eleanor was predeceased by N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; eight Force, Lia worked several jobs
1927, to the late Maria (Pinka) thoughtful and had a deep well of her sisters, Ethel, Marge, Emily great-grandchildren; and numer- from telephone operator to ciga-
and Michael Ferencz in Yon- patience and understanding. She and Ludmilla (“Lou”), and her ous nieces and nephews. rette girl at the Copacabana, in
kers. Eleanor was a top-notch always made all her children feel brothers, Michael (“Mickey”) its heyday. In 1965, Lia mar-
student at Longfellow Junior special and loved. and Edward. Lia Janice Brennan ried John Brennan (Div. 1993)
High School and Gorton High and settled in Je erson Valley
School in Yonkers. She excelled In her later years, she enjoyed Survivors include her loving Lia Janice Brennan, age 83, in 1970, where she lived for 49
in English, once winning a writ- reading and solving crossword husband, Stan, who was her both passed away peacefully on Feb. years. During that time, Lia
ing contest and earning a trip to puzzles, with a little help from her best friend and soul mate; her 4, in her home surrounded by worked for the United States
Niagara Falls. She loved writ- Stan. Eleanor had a young, vi- children, Janet (William) Zacca- her family and her faithful body- Postal Service in Je erson Val-
ing poetry and was proud of the brant spirit, always had a smile on relli of Mooresville, N.C., om- guard, Shadow, her loving Chi- ley as a senior clerk for over 20
many poems she created during her face, and always made time as (Peggy) Piekarski of Hilton huahua. years.
her lifetime. for the most important thing in Head Island, S.C., Alexander
her life: her family. Her legacy Piekarski (William Willett)) of Born Cornelia Janice Lutten- Lia is survived by her children
After high school, Eleanor at- East Moriches, N.Y., Michael berg on July 6, 1935, in Man- Liane Buttiglire of Je erson
tended Columbia Presbyterian hattan, to John and Janice Lut- Valley, Lauren Stellwagen (Mi-
Nursing School (now New York tenberg (surname later changed chael Stellwagen) of Somers,
Presbyterian/Columbia Uni- to Bal). Shortly after her birth, John Glenn Brennan of Bedford
versity Medical Center) in New the family moved to Wood- Hills, her grandchildren Mi-
York City. She left the nursing side, Queens, where she spent chael, Christopher and Caitlyn
her childhood. Lia attended Stellwagen, her sister Coralin
eld and married the love of her the High School of Performing Parker of NJ, and her brother
life, omas “Stan” Piekarski, on Arts in NYC for two years and John Andres Bal of Manhattan.
May 22, 1948. Stan was a de- later graduated from PS 125 in Lia will also be lovingly remem-
voted husband, and the couple Queens. bered by her nieces and nephews
shared 70 years of a wonderful, who adored their Aunt Lia.
loving marriage that produced Lia served in the United States
seven adoring children. Air Force as a personnel special- Lia will be remembered as a
ist from 1953-1955 at Lackland passionate writer of children’s
Eleanor and Stan shared a Air Force base in San Antonio, books, plays and poems. Given
warm and always-inviting home. TX. During that time Lia was her extensive vocabulary, Lia was
Eleanor, a housewife, was hap- with the WAF (Woman in the a erce Scrabble player. Many
piest when her home was lled Air Force) where she performed
SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 6

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OBITUARIES granddaughter was in a perfor- Jackson B. Hall discharge from the U.S. Army in room cabinets. Jackson and his
mance. Lia will be sorely missed 1954, he and Gertrud eventually neighbor, Hans, were avid walk-
FROM PAGE 4 by her grandchildren who a ec- Jackson B. Hall, age 89, of settled in Somers, where they ers and could be seen most days
tionately called her “Meema”. Somers, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. He have lived for over 55 years. circling their neighborhood. He
times, the children were banned was born in Sutton, West Vir- said that they had walked thou-
from entering the kitchen when ere will be an Honor Guard ginia, the son of Bailey and Ruth Jackson was the son of a car- sands of miles over 40 years of
she and her best friend Cathy memorial in the Spring (TBD) Hall. Jackson graduated from penter and became a carpen- walking together. His favorite
were having an intense game when Lia’s brother returns from Sutton High School and went ter, Construction Foreman and hobby and achievement was y-
that lasted for hours. Always overseas. on to enlist in the U.S. Army Project Manager on many proj- ing small planes in Stormville.
exploring her crafty side, Lia in 1950. He served overseas in ects throughout NYC, Southern He earned his pilot’s license and
had enjoyed photography, sew- In lieu of owers, donations Fulda, Germany, where he met and Northern Westchester, in- enjoyed hanging out with the
ing, and crocheting. Lia’s fa- the love of his life and wife of cluding the Somers IBM build- other pilots at the Stormville
vorite pastimes were bingo and cmaannbeeSmocaideeTtyt:o5int.h9Ce5aP”rmutenla: mhttHp:u/-/ 65 years, Gertrud. Following his ings. He was a member of Local Airport after making “Takeo s
musical theatre, especially if her Union 1134 in Mount Kisco for and Landings.”
www.puthumane.org/alumni/ 65 years. He was the Secretary
in-memory-of/ and Treasurer for the Union for Jackson is survived by his wife,
many of those years, and retired Gertrud; his three children, He-
as the Business Agent. lene, Michael and Elizabeth, and
his three grandchildren. He was
He had great love for his preceded in death by his parents,
family and was instrumental brother Howard and three sis-
in building homes and doing ters; Vivian, Beulah and Doris.
renovations for his children.
His “Honey Do List” was al- In leu of owers, a memorial
ways full, including building contribution may be given to a
furniture, kitchen and bath- charity of your choice.

TRUNK objects in the Wright Reis Col-
FROM PAGE 2
lections owned by the Town

of Somers. An individual or

be taken until Oct. 19 with items business selects an object to

arriving before the holidays. All “adopt” from a pre-determined

proceeds bene t the SHS Class list of needs established by

of 2021. the Somers Historical Society

Adult Open Basketball Collections Committee. Once
su cient funds are met to carry

out the determined conserva-

Open basketball Wednes- tion need, the object is sent out

days from 8-9:30 p.m. Oct. 17 for work. When possible, student

to April 24 at the Somers High historians work with the society’s

School old gym. Fee is $70. Pick- collection committee to identify

up games will be held. All ability objects and follow them through

levels are welcome. the restorative process.

Registration is ongoing. To Participants in the Adopt an

register, go to somersny.com, Artifact Program will have their

then click on Parks & Rec in the name a liated with the object on
T:10.36”
middle top of the page. On the permanent signage, as well as on

Parks & Rec. page, scroll down the society’s website. Adopters

under Additional Links and click will receive an Adoption Certi -

on Program Registration Site. In cate.

the registration site, you will need For more information about

to create an account and/or log in the Adopt an Artifact Program,

to your current account then click contact Somers Historical Soci-

on the orange tab titled Fall Pro- ety at somershistoricalsociety@

grams and click on Adult Open yahoo.com or 914-277-4977.

Basketball to register. If you have Donations may be tax deductible.

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MARIJUANA are scrambling to solidify their or MOU, to take a pass on the lives—especially young ones—is sues” of what the arresting o cer
FROM PAGE 1
positions. legalization process. not worth it. smelled or the way the driver was

Calling the conversation It would take more than “It is a gateway drug,” that acting.

operational—because there are “timely,” Morrissey said he has 100,000 signatories to opt out, could lead to use of more danger- Trying to convince high school

so many moving parts to Cuo- been talking with other supervi- Lachterman told the paper. ous substances, Morrissey said, kids that their lives will be bet-

mo’s proposed Cannabis Regula- sors about what measures they pointing out that the country is ter if they don’t smoke cigarettes,

tion and Taxation Act. It would may be contemplating. COSTS OUTWEIGH still in the grips of an opioid cri- drink or use illegal drugs is one

anoint a cannabis czar, whose Yorktown Councilman Ed BENEFITS sis. thing, Clinchy said, but when

o ce would oversee things like Lachterman told the Record’s Morrissey said Friday that he According to the supervisor, prescription medication, such as

cultivation, licensing, distribu- sister paper, the Yorktown News, gets it that reaping tax revenues states that have legalized rec- painkillers, are so easy to get, it’s

tion, and taxes. that one of those could involve from the inevitable pot bonanza reational pot have experienced a thorny issue for society in gen-

Even so, the cannabis clock banding together with like- may be tempting to states and “higher rates of driving fatalities, eral.

is ticking and communities, law minded municipalities to sign a counties facing nancial de cits. more marijuana-related emer- “You know, we have a legal

enforcement, and health o cials memorandum of understanding, But, he said, the costs to gency room visits, the expansion drug problem,” he said about the

of lucrative criminal markets, misuse of prescription drugs, es-

an increase in marijuana related pecially painkillers like Oxycon-

NO INSURANCE? NO PROBLEM. crimes and juvenile o enses, in- tin, “and we have an illegal drug
creases in workplace problems, problem. We have a lot of drug

Dr. Harbottle now offers affordable concierge including labor shortages.” problems. And I don’t want to
programs direct to patients at $499 per year.
For every dollar of revenue add to them.”

generated by pot sales taxes,

• Concierge Program Includes • “there are at least four dollars of WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?

cost,” the supervisor said, citing e big question is: What can

• Two cleanings per year recommendations from Somers the town do?

• Initial X-Rays $499 Partners in Prevention, a vol- Just the mere fact that law en-
• Unlimited Exams
• Unlimited Additional X-Rays per year. unteer alliance whose mission it forcement o cials are against

is to raise awareness about sub- legalization means the town is,

stance abuse. Morrissey said, “mandated to

• ALL in-house procedures discounted e bottom line is, Morrissey take some kind of action.”

said, “if it (recreational pot) gets Town attorney Roland A. Bar-

• GENERAL DENTISTRY • legalized, we don’t want it sold oni Jr. said ursday that if the

Oral Hygiene • Periodontal Screening & Treatment • Restorative Dentistry here.” state law includes an “opt-out”

Voted Top Dentist • Tooth Fillings • Onlays, Crowns & Bridges • Dental Implants • Root Canals Councilman Rich Clinchy, a provision for towns and villages,
• X-Rays • Treatment For Bruxism & Tooth Grinding high school teacher and sports like it is for large cities and coun-

By His Peers • DENTAL COSMETICS • coach, commented that while ar- ties, then a ban would just take a
guments have been made on both “simple resolution” on the part of

2009-2018 Teeth Whitening • Bondings, Porcelain Crowns & Bridges sides about whether or not pot is the board.
• Porcelain Veneers • Lava All-Ceramic System a “gateway drug,” he has seen the Cirieco suggested that the
Westchester and • Invisalign & Dental Implants negative e ects it can have on
young people.“I’d see that change town might be able to make use
Fairfield counties of County Executive George

in behavior; the di erence in the Latimer’s new-ish “Good Neigh-

PAUL D. HARBOTTLE, D.D.S. eyes. You knew what was going bor” policy to ask the county to
on; it would break your heart,” opt out.
380 Route 202 at Junction of 116 (across from Heritage Hills) Clinchy said during the ursday Aside from that, the town

914.277.3518 discussion. could use zoning laws to ban

SomersDentalCare.com But, like with restricting vape sales locally, Baroni said.
shops, he said he would “favor Legalization, despite the fact

anything that would at least that law enforcement and health

help keep it out of the hands of o cials are “very dubious about

younger people.” this,” seems inevitable so “I think

What really bugs him, Clinchy we’re going to be dealing with it,”

said, are the folks who feel that Cirieco said.

recreational marijuana should be No matter what, the town can’t

legalized because you can “make prohibit the individual use of

more tax money.” marijuana once it’s legal, Baroni

“Anyone who uses that as the said.

Temple Beth Elohim, a reform argument, I kind of lose a little If the state doesn’t allow towns

temple established in 1950, respect for,” he added. to opt out, the town could try for

is committed to maintaining Councilman Anthony Cirieco a ban under the municipal “home

a warm and welcoming said that, at the very least, Cuo- rule law,” Baroni said, referring

spiritual home for all without mo’s proposed law “creates a legal to a “standalone piece of legisla-

upcoming events regard to gender, race, sexual framework.” tion that prohibits it (retail sales)
orientation and interfaith
composition of the family. We If anyone “operates outside” townwide”
offer an opportunity for those
that, they will face nes, jail time, One Long Island town has al-

and other legal sanctions, he ready gone down that path, said

FebTaorurtaa9hrayTmo2:t4sth ShaMbaAabtmra7cetprhic1Amasc:tross CMaatas7rinc:0oh0N2pingmdh:t wishing to explore, experience, noted. Baroni, adding that he thinks it
and celebrate Judaism in a Clinchy pointed out that eld should have waited until after
Reform setting, fostering a warm recreational marijuana was legal-
and friendly community. sobriety tests are easy when alco- ized. He advised Somers to do
hol is involved, but “very di cult

mHMaaka1minr0acg:1hnwt53aoarsdrckmsh:aheotnp M10Pau:r3rci0mha1Cm7a-t1rhn2ifvrpaomlm: For more information and with marijuana.” the same.
upcoming events please Cirieco said his nephew, a po- And if that local law is later
visit our website
templebethelohim.org or lice o cer in Colorado, where successfully challenged, the town
contact Suanne Ritchey medical and recreational mari- could turn to zoning restrictions
(845) 279-4585. juana is legal, told him that these as its next line of defense, Baroni
tests can tell if the substance is said.
present in someone’s blood, but
Morrissey said the town would

TBE's Vista on the Hill elegant catering hall is available for parties/events for up to 200 people. don’t evaluate the “degree of im- draft legislation prohibiting the

pairment.” sale of marijuana townwide and

Temple Beth Elohim • 31 Mt. Ebo Road North, Brewster, NY10509 DUIs are “very hard to prove,” set a public hearing for ursday,

and involve the “subjective is- March 7.

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Opinion

Happily
Ever After

A many splendored thing Big game hunting

BY MYLES EITEN What sparks you? What turns you on? We host a Super Bowl party but before that two girls came on the
GUEST COLUMNIST For a man, is it her hair? Her eyes? Her every year, only I can’t say the eld and sang a pre-National Anthem
smile? Her laugh? Her understanding? words “Super Bowl” because
W hat is love? Her very presence? Her sense of humor? anthem that I found out later was
Between two people. For a woman, is it his looks? His passion?
How does one describe it? His giving? His tenderness? His protec- I could be accused of “America the Beauti-
Is it voluntary? Or involuntary? tion? His con dence? His intelligence?
Love is a feeling, a feeling of a ection His sense of humor? trademark infringe- ful,” although there
and attraction that often transforms into
intimacy, then passion, then sexual desire. A life with love is blessed, is complete. ment. I’ve never MAN wasn’t a particularly
A life without love is like a jig-saw puzzle
It can consume you. It can control you. with pieces missing. It’s incomplete. knowingly infringed OVERBOARD strong resemblance.
It can elevate you. It can turn on happi-
ness like nothing else. It can be the most Finding love is like nding the pot of upon anything in my RICK I also found out later
motivating factor in your life. gold at the end of the rainbow, but with life and I’m afraid I’ll MELÉN that the two girls were
one exception. Love is more precious get caught red-handed “Chloe x Halle.”
But if unrequited, it can sink you to the than gold. You can buy companionship.
lowest depth. You can’t buy love. one of these days. “Hey But I’m here to

Can it make you giddy? Yes. Love has been around a long, long time. YOU- what are you report on the game,
Can it make you act strange? At times. Poets, playwrights and lyricists have written
Can it make your life complicated? about love and its amazing e ect on people doing over there at the not all the other stu .
Without question. for centuries, but do they explain it? Is it
Can it make you miserable? Oh, can it! de nable? Maybe. e only tool is words, edge of that thing?” “Who, me? Noth- Somebody nally kicked a eld goal,
Can it cause your heart to pound words to explain love in its various stages.
faster? Of course. ing.” “You’re infringing upon something and the score was 3 to nothing for about
It can creep slowly into your being. Or Teenage love: exciting, new, frightening,
it can hit you like a brick, like it did with unknown, surprising, never-to-be-forgotten. over there, aren’t you- get away from an hour and a half. It seems to me you
a lovely woman named Jill, who became
Joe Biden’s second wife. ey went on Twenties and irties Love: mature, there.” “Me? Nooooooo. If I was going could multiply Chloe x Halle and come
just one arranged date, which ended with dynamic, hopeful, serious, ful lling,
a handshake. Late as it was, Jill called her intense, life-changing. to infringe upon something it wouldn’t up with more points than that.
mother to say “I’ve just met the man I’m
going to marry!” Middle-aged love: more settled, de- be this crappy little thing, believe me.” en it’s halftime and the guy from
Another “smitten”person, a man who was serving, satisfying.
in our group on our trip to Northern Italy, Anyway, kicko is an hour away and Maroon 5 takes the stage. Girls know
was so taken with our lovely tour guide, Uge- Old-age love: companionship. comfort,
ta, that he brought her owers every morn- nearness, with a tinge of uncertainty. I’m still drawing the boxes for the Super him as Adam Levine, and guys know
ing of the remaining nine days of the trip.
en, when he heard that she would next When your loved one dies, love does Bowl pool. One time I drew eleven him as e Guy from Maroon 5. My
host a tour of Southern Italy, he immediately not die. It’s always. It’s eternal.
signed up for it. I don’t know if it ended hap- boxes on each side and didn’t notice until friend Jamie said hey that’s the guy who
pily but wouldn’t it be nice if it did? People love to be loved. It feeds one’s
ego, one’s self-worth, one’s desire. Best of we picked the numbers. lives right over in Katonah, and I said no
all, it prompts one’s heart to love back.
Now it’s 5:50 and we only have 10 that’s the guy from Matchbox 20, this
And those poets, playwrights and
lyricists? Words are their clay. And some people at the party and a hundred boxes guy’s from California, and Jamie said no

SEE EITEN PAGE 11 to ll. And just like every other time I that’s the guy from Eve 6, and that this

have to donate 30 bucks to prime the guy used to skateboard drunk all over

pump, and I do mean donate, because I San Diego and I said no that’s the guy

NEVER WIN. You wanna know who from Blink 182. And Jamie said, “So

wins? Somebody’s wife who runs an art who the hell is this guy?” “I have no idea,

installation in the Brooklyn and doesn’t but it seems like more math than I was

own a TV and thinks football is kind of expecting,” I said. I read that Maroon

barbaric but loves my wife and bought 5 had been getting a lot of criticism

ONE box for three dollars because my on social media for performing in the

wife told her to, it’ll be fun. Finally the Super Bowl halftime show. I gured the

party lled up and the pool lled up criticism had to do with the fact that

and the game was ready to start. First, SEE MELEN PAGE 11
of course was the National Anthem,

Thursday, February 14, 2019 OPINION The Somers Record – Page 11

MELEN can see the television. EITEN it soft and it’s almost like praying.” Are second nature to me now.
I left to get some more ice
FROM PAGE 10 FROM PAGE 10 From Elizabeth Barrett Like breathing out and
from the kitchen and when I
they’re kind of a girly-sounding came the Super Bowl was over. Browning: “How do I love thee? breathing in.
band for a football game, but it So, yes the game kind of sucked,
turns out that it had nothing to and yes Tom Brady won again of the lines they mold might, like Let me count the ways.” I’ve grown accustomed to her
do with that. Apparently they and we’re all kind of sick of
were being called out just for him since he seems even nicer a piece of sculpture, last forever. From Shakespeare’s Romeo look.
TAKING the gig. Everybody than Gladys Knight and he’s
else turned it down so they good looking like the guy from My favorites: two lines by lyricist and Juliet: “Love, it’s a wise Accustomed to her voice.
could protest the fact that Colin 3 Doors Down and his wife is
Kaepernick couldn’t protest a super-model and his dog is Paul Francis Webster, “Love is form of madness.” Accustomed to her face.”
during halftime himself because a super-model and his cat is a
he isn’t in a band and can’t turn super cat-model, et cetera. But a many-splendored thing.” And And from My Fair Lady, As babies, we all come into
down the gig himself because you’d better get over it, because
he wasn’t asked to perform. I pretty soon we won’t have “Love is nature’s way of giving a Alan Jay Lerner’s o beat lyrics, this world needing others. As
think I got that more exactly football to kick around anymore.
right than anyone else who tried Why? Because moms are getting reason to be living.” one of my very favorites: a young child, as a teenager, as
to explain it to me. e part that wise to the fact that when the
nobody explained to me is what football announcer says, “Well, From West Side Story, lyrics by “I’ve grown accustomed to an adult, as a middle-ager, as an
does the halftime show have to number 23 is a little shaken up
do with protesting during the on the play,” that means that Stephen Sondheim,“Maria, I’ve her face. oldster, the need is still there.
National Anthem? ey should number 23 has internal bleeding
be protesting Gladys Knight for and his foot is now facing the just met a girl named Maria. Say it Her smiles, her frowns, her at’s why people invented
singing the National Anthem, wrong way. Injuries are becom-
but she seems too nice. ing such a problem for the game loud and there’s music playing. Say ups, her downs, love.
that now, even if you just say
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Former Assistant Former Town Punxsutawney Phil
District Attorney Justice for Town
for Westchester Thousands gathered to watch I looked out the window and read the
County of Somers Punxsutawney Phil make his thermometer nailed to a tree in our back-
famous yearly
yard. Minus eighteen

weather prediction on degrees it read. “Ken,

Providing legal services to the February 2. He emerged JUST what are you wearing?”
community with integrity and from his hole and did JO ANN I asked.
professionalism for over 35 years. not see his shadow,
indicating an early JO ANN “I’m wearing a long
Anthony John Messina spring. Phil actually FRANCELLA sleeve golf shirt and
a vest, same as I wear
Driving Related Offenses: Driving While Intoxicated •
Driving While Impaired by Drug Use • Driving with a has his own prediction everyday,” he replied.

Suspended License • All Vehicle & Traffic Matters scroll, which this year “No wonder you’re
Personal Injury • Real Estate Trespass Cases and
Tree Cutting Cases • Business Entity Formation • read, “Faithful followers, freezing. at golf shirt

Purchase and Sale and Commercial Litigation there is no shadow of me and a beautiful isn’t made for minus eighteen degree

“Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU on taking on spring it will be.” weather. ere’s not a golfer on the
our daughter’s cause and for all of your help the last few
months! We are very pleased with the outcome and are When Phil does see his shadow, lore planet who would hit a ball in minus
very happy to have it finished before Christmas.”
has it that there will be six more weeks of eighteen degree weather, not even your
—A.M.
winter. Fun? Yes. Accurate? No. His hero, Tiger Woods.”
(914) 949-9440 • Katonah, N.Y.
predictions are accurate only about 40 “What’s your point?” he asked.

percent of the time. “My point is two-fold. First, you

My very own “Somers Ken,” better should have known to wear warmer

known as my hubby, also gets it right clothing on a day like this. For days the

about 40 percent of the time. weatherman has predicted below zero

It was a week before the famous temps. Also, you should have known that

groundhog made his annual prediction you would be standing outside to show

when my husband, Ken, rose bright and the mechanic the damage to your car.

early to take his car in for repair. Several en they gave you a loaner car to use for

days earlier, on his way to work, a deer the week, and I’m betting it was parked

ran into his car, leaving the front right outdoors and is now frigid inside. I can

corner badly damaged. practically hear you shivering. Second,

After he dropped o his car and was let’s face it, I don’t care how much you

given a loaner car to use for the week, he love your golf clothes, I’m almost certain

gave me a call. a golf shirt doesn’t exist that can with-

“Wow, it’s frigid out!” he told me. He stand below zero temperatures. People

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Indestructible Buster Browns! Flight to Fantasy

When my boys were small and running We would frequently look out the window to I’ve been pigging out lately on THE
around like boys do, I bought them “Cinderella”movies: Maid In SEASONED
Buster Brown shoes. see if all was okay. e young man was always in Manhattan, Pretty Woman, CITIZEN
ese shoes wore especially well Ever After, Working Girl, Pride
because they had a steel toe sight, and George would see and Prejudice; and indulging in my ADRIENNE
which was a necessity when slid- secret vice of well written, beauti- KAVELLE
ing across oors, down grassy hills us, smile and wave. He was fully acted, possible but improbable
and braking runaway tricycles. A fairy tales. My two favorite lines prince; Rapunzel’s hair will be
good coat of polish would cover WHATWAS happy and everyone had a are ‘Once upon a time’and ‘ ey strong enough to support her res-
the scu s nicely. ITHINKING? peaceful dinner. In today’s lived happily ever after’. cuer; William and Harry will marry
world, parents wouldn’t con- commoners…oh, wait, that really
My two-year old son George RUTHANN ere are moments in all our did happen so perhaps fantasy isn’t
discovered a unique use for his SCHEFFER sider this solution an option; lives when fantasy becomes more always as fantastic as we think!
Buster Browns. One summer while vacation- important than reality; when
ing on Cape Cod, we had gone to a charming, however this was 50 years ‘Stop the world, I want to get I’d like to say that life can
quiet little restaurant for an early dinner. As o ’ becomes our mantra. At always be beautiful…it can’t, but
we sat waiting to give our order, my son began ago and honesty and trust ran those times losing ourselves in part of living is to rise above our
loudly rapping the underside of the table with the promises of childhood can be di culties, learn to change what
his shoes. I asked him to stop, his father asked high. very healing. we can change, and accept and
him to stop—he kept rapping away. I gave him live with what we can’t. Life is
some bread and butter to divert his attention, but An update to this memory: I once heard it said that years either a crap-shoot or what we
that didn’t work. Diners around us were looking ago we tried to be mad in a sane make it. If we believe in our-
over, not happy listening to a drum solo while Recently, George remembered another “Buster world while today we try to be selves, soon everyone else will
they were eating. I was becoming increasingly sane in a mad world…kind of also; if we give up and believe
upset and suggested that we leave. His Dad had Brown” episode. eir Dad took him and brother makes sense to me. at’s why nothing will ever change, we’ll be
another idea. escaping to fantasy for a while stuck in a rut forever.
Paul to, at that time, tiny Westchester Airport, for can be very therapeutic. I like to
Our table was by the window overlooking call it the ‘Cinderella Syndrome,’ erefore, give in to your inner
the small parking lot where our car was parked a ride in a Cessna. I awaited for my crew’s return suspending reality for a while to child. Remember, you and the
next to the restaurant. A young attendant was live in a world where everything stars are made of the same stu
in charge of the lot. My husband took George in the car as I was 8-months pregnant with Mat- has a happy ending. It’s good so, every once in a while, pig out
outside and put him in the car. He asked the both physically and psychologi- on fantasy and, like the stars,
young man if he would keep an eye on our son. thew and wasn’t about to go up in a small plane. cally to take a break from all the sparkle.
He told him we were by the window and would vicissitudes of every day living
be watching also. e attendant agreed of course, ey were so excited when they returned. Ac- and cloaking ourselves in the joy Contact Adrienne at ergosum1@
he would earn a few extra dollars. George sat and magic of yesteryear. comcast.net
in the back seat with his books, toys and snacks cording to story, George asked his father if they
while his father came back into the restaurant. As children we believe in magic.
could go back up for another ride. e answer Beauty’s beast will turn into a

was “no, not this time.” George kept up the bar-

rage of requests and father answered “no” right

back. As I watched this volleying back and forth,

George pulled his leg back and kicked his father

hard in the shin. A spank on the backside and a

walk back to the car—Dad was limping—ended

that encounter. eir father remembers this

episode and we now laugh about it. He did say

his shin was sore for a few days. Buster Browns at

their best once again.

Buster Brown was the shoe of choice for Paul

and the next two sons. ose shoes bore the usual

high-speed activity with many well-placed shin

kicks thrown into the mix. Buster Brown shoes,

so indestructible, got a bad rap from my crew!

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LETTERS

Bridge needs to be opened

To the editor: is forced to travel down the road to get to one is forced to travel through the center recently repaved and is already showing
As a resident of Somers who lives in the the Goldens Bridge Metro North station, of town, where there will soon be much signs of needing more work.
instead of having a choice of at least two more additional tra c with DeCicco’s (a
same neighborhood as Mr. Keane, the au- other routes to get to the train station. very welcome addition) and the adjoin- It is really outrageous that a whole
thor of the Feb. 7 letter to the editor about ing housing development on Route 100 street can be closed, especially after a large
Plum Brook Road, We used to take Primrose Street (which now under construction. e additional, church has relocated there, and never be
can be accessed without having to pass the constant tra c on Brick Hill Road, be- repaired so that it can be accessed again.
I am writing to wholeheartedly agree high school) to Plum Brook Road and sides being a danger and nuisance to the
with what he wrote. I also moved here cross over Route 100 to continue on to the residents of that street, is also causing great It’s really way past time for the bridge to
(Granite Springs) over 20 years ago when train station. wear and tear on the street itself. It was be repaired. Mr. Keane is spot on!
the Plum Brook Bridge was open.
Since the bridge has been closed, every- Diane Houslanger
e whole town, west of Brick Hill Road
Somers

Put your mind at ease... FRANCELLA then directs the vice president
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Deb’s Celebration of Life
& Cholangiocarcinoma
Fundraiser

“Cancervarsary” Celebrating
Five Years Cancer Free

Saturday, March 16, 2019
7:30pm to midnight
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Cocktail Party • Open Bar
Raffles and Prizes
Live Music with The Zoo Band

My name is Debbie Kilmer and I am a Warrior. This title makes me proud.

I survived a rare and aggressive cancer called Cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct
cancer. Cholangiocarcinoma was determined to shake me and break me five years
ago, but I laughed in its ugly face and now it’s time to celebrate this milestone and
raise some funds for Cholangiocarcinoma research. This rare and deadly cancer does
not get the research support it deserves and I would like to help to change that!

I have been planning this celebration/fundraiser for almost five years now. I wasn’t
sure, to be honest, if I would be here in five years, with the sobering statistics of this
awful cancer, but here I am, ready to celebrate and raise funds to find a cure for
Cholangiocarcinoma.

Thank you all for your love and support! I cannot wait to celebrate with you!

Page 16 They’ve got talent TheSomersRecord–Thu
Luke DeBellis and Traian Stor The Somers Education Foundation hosted its annual
variety show at Somers Middle School on Jan. 25 with
students showing off their dancing, singing, hoola-
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Scouts compete in Klondike Derby

Cub Scout Den 2 from Somers Pack PHOTOS COURTESY STEVEN LOBASSO
1 participated in a competition against
other Packs from Westchester called
the Klondike Derby, a winter competi-
tion for Webelo (older Cub Scouts) Cub
Scouts where they pull Klondike Sleds
along a course at FDR State Park and
compete in eight scouting skill events.

ose events are: Fire Building, Obstacle
Course, Disability Challenge, Sled Race,
Kim’s Game (memory), First Aid, Knots
and Rescue, and Orienteering.

Somers Pack 1, Den 1 came in rst
place, led by Den Leader Randy Peterson
and assistant Den Leaders Scott Maori-
ello and Frank Illuzzi.

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Safe, Loving, Christ-Centered Environment e Somers Library is locat- such as Home Energy Assistance
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Small Class Sizes ed at 82 Primrose St. Register Program (HEAP), food stamps
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Call (845) 628-2775 for more information
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Programs are funded by the trained counselors in a private
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Friends of the Somers Library setting. No appointment is nec-
Encouraging Children to Pursue a Lifetime of Excellence for Over 30 Years
through donations. essary. If you can’t visit the library

Foodie Club for Teens in person, you can leave a message

ursdays, 2/28, 3/14,3/28, on the SBIC helpline at 914-

4/11, 4/25 & 5/9 from 3:15- 231-3260 or email us at SBIC@

4:30 p.m. Join us at the Somers wlsmail.org with your name,

Library to make snacks and number, a time to call between 9

small meals that the group can a.m.—5 p.m. and whether your

enjoy using the library sta interest is in Medicare services or

kitchen. We will also be dis- other bene ts. A counselor will

cussing and planning for the return your call within two busi-

next meeting’s meal while we ness days. SBIC will not meet

are cooking! is program is for on days the Somers schools are

teens/tweens in grades 6th and closed due to snow.

up. Space is limited. Register Get Your Swag On- Join

online on the online calendar TAG! Tuesdays, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14,

on the library’s website or call. and 6/11 from 3:15-4:30 p.m.

Senior Benefits Information Are you a teen or tween and a

Center. Every Wednesday, 10 Somers resident? Would you

a.m. - 1 p.m. Senior Bene ts like to make an impact on your

Information Centers (SBICs) library & your community? Join

help older adults 60 and over our Somers Library TAG! TAG

and those caring for the elderly members will have an opportu-

achieve a better understanding nity to work with the library to

of Medicare health plans and gain volunteer hours while de-

prescription drug coverage. In- veloping leadership skills. Food

formation is provided about will be provided. is program

di erent types of government is for teens / tweens in grades

programs. Meet with trained 6th and up. Space is limited.

counselors in a private setting Winter/Spring Anime/

to get information about: Manga Club. Wednesdays,

• Medicare, Medicare Advan- from 3:15-4:30 p.m. on the fol-

tage, and Medigap supplement lowing dates: 2/20, 2/20, 2/27,

plans 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10,

• Part D prescription drug cov- 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, /8, 5/15, 5/22,

erage and 5/29. Join us to watch an-

• Medicare savings plans for ime from Crunchyroll on our

low-income seniors SEE LIBRARY PAGE 20
• Financial bene t programs

Thursday, February 14, 2019 SCHOOLS & CAMPS The Somers Record – Page 19

Students recognized at Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

e Somers Central School poems “Blank Minds” and “We • Lexy Fay for her poem “Years Go By” PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Distirct has announced that 29 are Clouds” • Julia McSweeney for her poem
students from SMS and SHS • Taylor Morrissey for her poem “Winter is When”
have been recognized by the “Beyond the Walls” • Jack O’Reilly for his poem “Game
Scholastic Art and Writing • Ciare McMahon for her poem of Life”
awards this year. One of the 8th “A Precious Light” • Corryn Watt for her poem “Early
graders, Olivia Bilosi, received a Ending”
Gold Key Award for her novel. Honorable Mentions • Elizabeth Darcy for her poem “A
Her work will move on to be ad- Still Lake”
judicated at the national level of • Catherine Gardner for her • Charles Heese for his poem “Spread
the competition. All winners are poem “Just Kids” of oughts”
invited to attend the Regional • Sarah Ma ei for her novel “Start- • Anna Olteanu for her poem “Your
Awards Ceremony held on Sun- ed Together, Ended Together” Words Are Water”
day, March 3, at Manhattanville • Samara Miller for her short • Julian Seaboldt for her poem “Anxiety”
College in Purchase. story “E37” and for her poem
“Bathroom Mirrors”
e winners are: • Robert Moore for his ash c-
tion “A Crisis of Faith”
Gold Key • Matthew Ouimette for his
poem “Fear”
Olivia Biolsi for her novel, “A Pic- • Kaeleigh Picco for her poem
ture Speaks a ousand Words” “October When the World Is
Golden”
Silver Key • Alexandra Puerto for her poem
“Middle School”
• Hayden Dwyer for her poem • Andrew Tatela for his poem
“ e Truth Hurts” “Dentist and Patient”
• Arielle Zeitchick for her poem • Sara Vala for her poems “ e
“Dollhouse” Strainer” and “I Hate is Poem”
• Michael Falcone for his poem • Emily Van Demark for her
“Climbing a Hill” poem “Us”
• Bailey Ross for her poem “Gar- • Jaewon Yeo for her science c-
den of Ignorance” tion/fantasy “Color Rain”
• Jaewon Yeo for her poem • Andrew Acosta for his poem
“Dreaming” “Ongoing”
• Marissa Abramson for her

What Parents Need to Know About the
Emerging Science of Gender Differences

Leonard Sax, Ph.D., M.D.
February 21 | 7:00 p.m.
Rippowam Cisqua School
439 Cantitoe Street, Bedford NY 10506
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Recent research has demonstrated dramatic, hardwired differences
between females and males. New York Times bestselling author
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can help parents develop stronger relationships with their children.

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LIBRARY 12:30 p.m.When you want endless broad/wide brush information you need. Learn about Lieberman. Registration is re-
FROM PAGE 18 authoritative sources on health quired.
opportunities, acrylic painting is it! • Pencil matters - from diseases and condi-
tions to evaluation of doctors and Social Security Strategy.
e colors, the textures, the special • Eraser hospitals; from drugs and supple- ursday, March 28, 7-8:30 p.m.
ments to Medicare management. Do you have a Social Security
big screen TV and to hang out e ects you can achieve are limit- • Acrylic paints Know where to start and what you bene ts strategy? Many Ameri-
can expect from these online tools. cans think Social Security is
with friends. is program is for less! Instructor Judika Lieberman ere is a $30 fee to be paid on Discover sources worth mastering simple and straightforward; of-
and practices that will keep you ten it is not. e recent bipartisan
teens entering 7th grade and up. will demonstrate various tech- the rst day of class. Make checks safe online. If you can, please bring budget act made some signi cant
your own laptops to the class. Reg- changes to Social Security laws
is program is for teens enter- niques during the session. Photos out to Judika Lieberman. Regis- istration is required. about claiming retirement and
spousal bene ts. Making a mis-
ing 7th grade and up! Register will be brought in for creative ideas tration is required. MARCH take when selecting your bene t
TED TALK: Communica- option can cost thousands or tens
on our online calendar at www. or you may bring your own. Music Essentials of Online Health of thousands of dollars over the
tions Language Learning. course of retirement. Conse-
somerslibrary.org. will be played for your inspiration. Information for Older Adults. ursday, March 7 from 1-3 p.m. quently, it’s a good idea to talk
withe experts in the eld, gather
Suggested Supplies List: Friday, February 22, noon to 1:30 (Other meetings presenting dif- information you need, and make
ferent topics will be on ursdays, informed bene ts decisions. Pre-
FEBRUARY • Canvas or canvas board p.m., Snow date, March 15. is 4/4, 5/2, 6/6, 1-2:30 p.m.). Join senter Robert Leitner will show
host Eugene Ritchie in a discus- you strategies for maximizing
Acrylic Painting. Mondays, • Water cup workshop teaches older adults how sion after viewing two TED talk your Social Security bene ts.
speakers who will speak on a this The Mobile Shredder at
Feb.25; March 11,18,10:30 a.m.to • Soft brush, slanted brush, to nd, use and assess the online topic. Professor Ritchie’s mission the Somers Library. Friday,
is to provide a viewing, discussion, March 29, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Con-
ACE THE MATH and inspirational forum for the cerned about identity theft? e
SAT/ACT MATH TUTOR Somers Community of themed Mobile Shredder is coming to
TED Talks designed for personal Somers! Now you can safely de-
Jeffrey P. Warshay, O.D. ‘Because Your and professional growth. Each stroy unwanted personal records
College-Bound program consists of diverse speak- and documents! Documents that
Student Deserves ers with short presentations of 10 have personal information such
and 20 minutes long. Speakers for as name, address, phone number,
the Best’ this date are John McWhorter: credit card number or Social Se-
“Four Reasons to Learn a New curity number should be shred-
Member Language” and L?dia Machová: ded before recycling. e Mobile
National “ e Secrets of Learning a New Shredder is for Somers residents
Tutoring Language.” Each talk will be fol- only. Paper generated by busi-
Association lowed by light refreshment. Up- nesses, schools, institutions, gov-
coming Topics are: April 4 - En- ernment or municipal o ces is
Stress-Free, Easy-To-Understand Tutoring vironment - Global Warming & not accepted. Each resident may
Gain 50 Points or More Climate Change May 2 - Busi- bring a maximum of 4 le boxes;
ness - Globalization and Leader- all papers must be free of clips,
914-589-7085 + [email protected] ship. June 6 - Human Relations bindings, folders and les. For
acethemath.com - Enhancing Personal & Profes- more information about identity
sional Relationships. theft, call the Dept. of Consum-
er Protection (914) 995 - 2155
Presentation: Long-Term or visit westchestergov.com/
Care Options. ursday, March consumer. For questions about
14, 7-8:30 p.m. is program recycling, call the Recycling
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tended care for yourself or loved ACT Practice Exam With
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from New York Life Insurance day, March 2, 10 a.m. - 2:00 p.m..
Company will help you realize ere is a di erence between the
your goals while minimizing the SAT and the ACT, and some stu-
impact a need for care may have. dents do better on one over the
Come learn about ways you can other. Here is your opportunity to
prepare for the future with long- try your hand at the ACT with-
term care funding options. out having to worry about the
score going anywhere. After the
Spring Into Art. Mondays, test, participants will receive an
3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/29 & 5/6, 10:30 extensive score-report showing
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Experiment you exactly where your strengths
making art using water-soluble and weaknesses are, PLUS a
oil pastels and watercolor pencils! personalized consultation to go
Students will learn about the ver- over your scores and answer your
satile ways each medium can cre- questions! Please bring graphing
ate great e ects. No experience calculator, pens, pencils, and wa-
required - join us and have fun! ter and snack bar (optional). Reg-
Inspirational music will accom- istration is required. Please go to
pany your creative journey. Sug- our online calendar at www.som-
gested Supplies List: Multi-me- erslibrary.org or call us at 914-
dia paper - 98 lb or higher, Water 232-5717. Notice: If there are
cup, Soft brush, Pencil, Eraser, not enough registrants by the end
Water-soluble oil Pastels - Port- of February, this program may
folio, AND/OR, Water-soluble be cancelled and the library will
pencils (Fantasia, Staedtler, In- notify the registrants accordingly.
tense (Derwent). ere is a $30
fee to be paid on the rst day of
class. Make checks out to Judika

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Page 22 – The Somers Record Sports Thursday, February 14, 2019

James La RoccaATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Award-winning cheerleader loves every minute

James LaRocca BY RICH MONETTI us hyped before we performed. Extreme—Senior Elite”and
holds his award CONTRIBUTING WRITER is pumps us up as a team to “Top Gun—Large Coed”. When
after earning the I started cheerleading, I didn’t
Annette Hroncich Winner of the Annette Hroncich work together and put out the expect it to impact my life in
Cheer scholarship. Cheer scholarship, Somers senior best routine possible. the ways that it has. Watching
James La Rocca has helped his cheerleading videos for hours on
PHOTO COURTESY OF team make history. Do you or the team have any end has all been a part of my love
JENNA CRISPO goals for the season? for the sport and inspires me to
When did you start doing continue to push myself.
cheerleading and how did you Prior to the season, I stated
get started? that I wanted this to be the rst Your favorite social media and
Somers cheer team to make it to why?
After my friends convinced me the grand champion round at the
to try, I started cheerleading soph- county championship. And that Twitter! I love how fast-paced
omore year. I had never cheered is exactly what we just did at the it is, and that there’s always news
before, and it was very challeng- county center. It was one of the and funny posts. Instagram is a
ing. But I learned to love it. highlights of my cheerleading ca- close second.
reer, and I was so grateful to have
What is your favorite part made history with my team. What is your favorite music
about being on the cheerleading to listen to while warming up for
team? Who has been your biggest a game?
role model over the years, and
Before cheer, I wasn’t in a sport, what have you learned from I love to listen to cheerlead-
and I didn’t know the extent of them? ing music on SoundCloud.
my competitive nature. So after Other teams’cheer mixes gets me
my rst competition, I learned a My parents. ey always come pumped and ready to take the
whole new side of me, and now I to my competitions and have the
can get super competitive. best advice. My dad has shown oor.
me what true determination
How do you see your role on looks. He works so hard and is If you could have one super-
the team, and how much do you truly an inspiration. As for my power, what would it be and
value being a leader? mom, she has always given me an why?
outlet to be myself and been there
As a captain, a senior and the in times of need. e ability to read people’s
only male, I take my leadership minds. en I would know what
role very seriously. Growing up, Do you plan to do cheerlead- everyone was thinking and their
I played soccer, football, lacrosse, ing in college? opinions on everything.
but I never enjoyed going to
practice and games. Cheer is As my skills have grown, I’ve If you could pick one place
di erent. I go to practice, have been thinking about it more and to visit on vacation that you’ve
the time of my life and make that more. It depends on where I go, never been to?
known. at means I try to make and what opportunities are ahead
it a fun for everyone. But I also of me. I’ve always wanted to go
learn a lot from the girls, and I Greece, and Europe would be the
hope they learn from me as well. Do you know what you want trip of a lifetime.
to study in college? If yes, what
What is your favorite team and why? What is your favorite food to
activity, pregame or postgame eat before or after a game?
ritual that you share with your Communications and public
teammates? Relations. I have always been a A chicken sandwich! Its a good
people person, and have always source of energy and protein and
Before taking to the mats, we been successful at being able to gets me ready for the long day
all get in a huddle and chant lead a crowd. ahead.
SHSVC FOR L HUUUH,
which means “Somers Varsity Who is your favorite profes- What is your favorite place to
Cheerleading For Life.”Brianna sional athlete and pro or college eat in Somers?
Scottino and I made it up to get sports team?
Home. My dad is an amazing
My favorite teams are “Cheer cook and makes a mean barbecue.
His cooking is the bomb.

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Thursday, February 14, 2019 SPORTS The Somers Record – Page 23
Jalen Wilson drives baseline.
Bennett
Leitner
drives.

PHOTOS: ROB
DIANTONIO

Charlie
Weissman puts

up a runner in
the paint.

Somers boys close season strong

Tuskers nish at 16-4; primed for playo s

BY ROB DIANTONIO an impressive 16-4 record. in the league on the way to the title. Somers kept it close
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Somers started the week with a 56-41 win over league early, but the host Quakers pulled away for a dominant
74-41 win.
It was a busy week to close out the regular season for foe Walter Panas. It was a balanced e ort for the Tusk-
Somers boys basketball team. e Tuskers picked up ers with Nick Maestri leading the way with 13 points. It was tied at 16-16 in the second quarter before Gree-
some momentum heading into the postseason, winning Charlie Weissman and Lucas Fecci tallied 12 points each. ley went on a 10-0 run and never looked back.
three out of four games to complete the campaign with
Two days later, the Tuskers went up against one of the SEE BOYS HOOPS PAGE 28
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Senior Isabella Rukaj,
Emily Arena and senior

Hannah Angelini embrace
as the fourth quarter

winds down in a senior
night win over Greeley

From left: Hannah Angelini, coach Marc Hattem and
Isabella Rukaj after the win on senior night.

PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO

Tuskers bounce
back from

losing streak

Somers celebrates two seniors; heads
into sectionals with momentum

BY ROB DIANTONIO three-game winning streak to

CONTRIBUTING WRITER close out the regular season.

ey defeated Horace Gree- Hannah Angelini Natalia Rukaj Emily Arena
e Somers girls basketball ley, Lakeland and Yorktown in

team endured a rare losing streak three league games. “It means everything,” senior by my side.” much. Coach (Marc Hattem) has

with losses to John Jay-Cross Somers celebrated their two captain Hannah Angelini said of Rukaj agreed with her team- been stressing playing a full 32

River, Briarcli and Walter Panas seniors, Hannah Angelini and getting the win on senior night. mate that it meant a lot to win on minutes. We’ve been a little dead

over a ve-day span. Isabella Rukaj, in style, with a “Isabella’s my best friend in the senior day. coming out in the third quarter

e Tuskers were able to 63-49 win over visiting Horace entire world. I wouldn’t want to “Since I was a freshman, I ea- lately. During his halftime talk,

bounce back with a much needed Greeley on ursday, Feb. 7. be doing this with any other girl gerly anticipated my own senior he really stressed that we have to

night, making the win a much take it to them now. Make this

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that night as well, so it was awe- 20 point lead and just keep it go-

Over 45 Years of Serving Putnam, Dutchess & Westchester some to pull through with the ing. Tonight, we listened to that.”
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Presidents Day share the experience with my best hind ve 3-pointers. Angelini
friend, Hannah, and my little sis- added 16 points on her senior
ter Natalia is something that I’ll night. Rukaj and her sister Nata-
never forget.” lia Rukaj had six points each.

Holding a 35-25 lead at half- “We went through a bit of a

Weekend time, the Tuskers outscored the rut the past few games, so beat-
Quakers 19-7 in the third quarter ing Greeley de nitely gave us the
to extend the lead to 54-32. boost of con dence and energy
that we needed,” Rukaj said.
“I’m so proud of all of us. is

was such a team e ort,” Angelini at energy carried over

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Somers’ Zach Lupinacci gets set to lock up with Roy C. Ketcham’s Benjamin Wilson Thomas Gall is in control in a 195-pound quarterfinal. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO

Four Tuskers compete at sectionals

e Somers wrestling team
had four Tuskers compete in the
Division 1 Section 1 tournament
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High School.

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Lucy Emma
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take second in Lusthaus
Divisionals
Divisional Scores:
Teams: Reagan
Mooney
Mahopac 169.250
Somers 168.350
Wappingers 157.700

Vault:
Lucy DeMichele took first with a 9.3, Miriam

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Taylor Breeding came in ninth with an 8.1.

Uneven Bars:
Lucy DeMichele came in fourth with an
8.125, Taylor Breeding came in sixth with a
7.65 and Emma Lusthaus came in eighth

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Reagan Mooney and Alexis Fischer came in
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Taylor Breeding came in third with a 9.2
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Weissman and Drew Lasher
netted 13 points apiece. Weiss-
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Somers closed out the regular
season with a 65-51 victory over
host Yorktown on Feb. 11.

e postseason begins this
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and opponent along with the time
and location of the game was still
to be determined at press time.

“Our mindset heading into the
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ready for every team,” Fecci said.
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to improve the quality of life of their objectives if you try to avoid all risk by
clients. strategy. Of course, you GUEST than owning, your vaca- sticking exclusively with so-called “safe”
may need to adjust this CORNER tion residence. investments, which do not o er much
And nancial professionals essentially strategy in response to growth potential. Instead, your advi-
embrace the same mission. So, if you • Move beyond sor will help you incorporate your risk
decide to hire a nancial advisor, you tolerance, along with your time horizon
should expect to receive some “coaching” changes in your life, MICHAEL your comfort zone. A and your short- and long-term goals, to
as you work toward all your important help shape an investment mix appropri-
objectives, such as sending your kids to but it can still serve as O’DONOVAN trained and experienced ate for you. Such a mix may well include
college, enjoying a comfortable retire- those “safe” investments, but it would
ment and leaving a legacy that can an overall map on your life coach can help you also contain a reasonable percentage of
bene t the next generation. growth-oriented ones.
journey toward your recognize your per-
What tips from life coaches might you Whether it’s self-improvement or your
also get from your nancial advisor? Here nancial objectives. ceived limitations – and nancial future, you can bene t from good
are a few: coaching – so take full advantage of it.
• Identify and prioritize goals. A life move beyond them. For instance, if your
• Create a plan. A life coach can help is article was written by Edward Jones
you create a plan for your future, taking coach will help you identify and prioritize new job requires that you make many for use by your local nancial advisor,
into account your career aspirations, re- Michael O’Donovan, at 247 Route 100,
lationships, hobbies, charitable activities your life goals, whether they are personal presentations, but you are nervous about Suite 200, Somers, NY 10589 (next to
and so on. And a nancial advisor will Somers Sports Arena). Reach him at
also take a “holistic” approach by look- or professional. And your nancial advi- public speaking, your life coach may 914-401-9218 or michael.odonovan@
ing at many elements – including your edwardjones.com.
age, income, family responsibilities and sor can help you do the same with your o er techniques to help you get past this
desired retirement lifestyle – to create a
nancial goals. For example, your goal of fear – to move you out of your “comfort

retiring comfortably at age 65 may take zone,” so to speak. is same scenario

precedence over your wish to purchase a could play out in your interactions with

vacation home. As such, you will need to your nancial advisor. If you happen to

focus your e orts rst on the retirement be a cautious and risk-averse person by

goal, and then, if it appears likely that you nature, you might be inclined to bring

will meet that goal, you can devote the re- those same traits into the investment

sources necessary for your vacation home arena. But a competent nancial advisor

by the mountains or the sea. You may – one who truly has your best interests

even be willing to accept a lesser goal, in mind – will likely warn you that you

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1No. Brokerage in
Somers School District
YEARS IN A ROW

AARON C. VELEZ BRUCE BRANDFON GRACE CATTI TERESA CHANG CAROL A. CIRIECO SALLY COMPARETTO
Branch Manager Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson Associate Real Estate Broker Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson

Associate Real Estate Broker M 212.203.7718 M 914.772.7487 M 914.907.0881 M 914.262.3204 M 914.924.4331

M 914.720.7431

LYNN CONWAY DENISE COSTANZO MAUREEN COWHEY LIN CRISPINELLI JOAN DEMELIS LUCILLE C. ETTERE
Associate Real Estate Broker Real Estate Salesperson Associate Real Estate Broker Associate Real Estate Broker Real Estate Salesperson Associate Real Estate Broker

M 914.588.8241 M 917.697.9860 M 914. 420 8986 M 914.261.6967 M 914.419.8054 M 914.879.5211

CLARA MARIE FABBRI KIM GERSHUNY ORIT HAUSMAN DAVID HOVSEPIAN KEVIN W. JOYCE MARTHA MARTI
Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson LOWENFELD

M 914.760.0009 M 203.561.7107 M 914.672.4011 M 914.621.2246 M 914.200.3416 Associate Real Estate Broker

M 914.420.1850

CHRISTINE MACDONALD HEATHER SARI C. J. NADLER DONNA O’CONNELL PATRICIA E. PALUMBO GARY PARKER
Real Estate Salesperson MONACHELLI Real Estate Salesperson Associate Real Estate Broker Real Estate Salesperson Associate Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Salesperson
M 914.441.3512 M 914.393.6481 M 914.263.9108 M 914.214.1044 M 914.414.4069
M 914.439.2927

MARGUERITE R. POLITO BARBARA ANN REGO SUSAN THERESA WILLIAM SECOR KATHLEEN TOMPKINS BRENDA J. VANECEK
Real Estate Salesperson Associate Real Estate Broker SALAMONE Associate Real Estate Broker Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson

M 914.671.6823 M 917.597.0602 Real Estate Salesperson M 914.441.9342 M 914.525.4661 M 914.643.9988

M 845.494.0674

LORI WARD MARY WARD CATHY WEISSMAN CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM WRIGHT EUGENIE “GIGI” FORD PAUL FORD
Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson CHRIS WILL Office Administrator
Associate Real Estate Broker Office Administrator Real Estate Salesperson
M 914.490.3575 M 914.715.6422 M 914.262.0190 Real Estate Salesperson
M 914.318.8745 Associate Real Estate Broker M 603.770.7350
M 914.882.7161
M 914.255.6634

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Source: HGMLS, 1/1/04-12/31/18, total volume all property types sold, by office, Somers School District