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GREEN’S NATURAL FOODS

Grand opening for grocery store in Baldwin Place

BY CAROL REIF Its other locations include Briarcli Man-

STAFF WRITER or, Mount Kisco, and Eastchester.

While there will be no deli or spot to sit

Green’s Natural Foods is about to sprout in and eat, the Somers store will have many pre-

Somers. pared “grab-and-go” goodies such as salads

CEO Peter Waldmann announced recent- and sandwiches.

ly that the specialty retailer of natural/organic Green’s employees are following all the

groceries and dietary supplements plans to pandemic health rules, such as extra sanita-

open its newest store on Tuesday, Sept. 22. tion, handwashing, and mask- and glove-

It will be located at 57 Route 6 in Baldwin wearing. Customers must wear masks as well.

Place,just down the road from Somers Com- “We take our responsibility to the commu-

mons. nity’s safety seriously,”Waldmann said.

Headquartered in Mount Kisco, Green’s However, COVID-19 has, for now, put a

is closing its Yorktown store at the Triangle damper on traditional “grand opening”events

Shopping Center on Monday, Sept. 7. e because of the crowds they might draw.

new Route 6 location is at a crossroads be- Green’s plans to celebrate instead by send-

tween Mahopac, Somers and Yorktown. All ing out postcards with discounts o dietary

its Yorktown sta will be coming to the larger supplements, produce, and bulk foods.

Baldwin Place venue, and it is in the process Customers will be o ered memberships in

of hiring an additional 10 employees. its “Loyalty Club”-- which gives them a price Green’s Natural Foods is set to open in

Since the new spot is only 13 minutes break on purchases.
away, Green’s thinks it shouldn’t be hard for It plans to launch an “e-commerce”site and Somers in September.

its loyal Yorktown customers to follow as well. curbside pickup sometime in October.

“We are super excited. I believe that shop- “We’re really excited to be in partnership business in 1992 in Scarsdale, Mrs. Green’s

ping local is the economic engine for the with Mahopac, Somers, and Yorktown,” was the rst of its kind in the area, the

community,”Waldmann said. Waldmann said. company said.

More space means that Green’s will be able FOODIE FACTS It had organic produce, a juice bar, and PHOTOS COURTESY OF GREEN’S NATURAL FOODS
to increase the size of both its produce and If the name sounds familiar, that’s because dietary supplements.
dietary supplements departments. Green’s will be bringing it’s Yorktown
Green’s Natural Foods sprung to life as Mrs. In 2017, Mrs. Green’s was acquired by employees to its new Somers store.
Residential and commercial developments
Green’s Natural Foods, Inc. and underwent

have been springing up all over the busy Green’s. a restructuring and rebranding. are to sell USDA certi ed organic produce

Route 6 corridor. e founders,Harold and June Hochberg- Currently, Green’s Natural Foods operates and products that “are known to contain

Green’s anticipates getting a lot of “walk- er, had a vision for a neighborhood health in Westchester County, but plans to open no arti cial colors, avors, preservatives,

up” customers from e Mews and Avalon store that would appeal to a wider audience additional locations in New York and Con- sweeteners or hydrogenated oils.”

across the road,and from Crossroads at Bald- than those existing in the Woodstock era. necticut. SEE GREEN’S PAGE 13
win Place, which is right behind its building. When the Hochbergers launched their Among the chain’s own commitments

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The Staff Allan Vogt OBITUARIES

EDITORIAL TEAM Gus Boniello
JODI WEINBERGER
Allan P. Vogt passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2020, in On Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, Gus
EDITOR: 914-302-5830 Mount Kisco, after an extended illness. Boniello, loving husband and
[email protected] father of four, passed away at the
He was born on April 24, 1950, in Englewood, NJ, to Dr. age of 91.
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER Kenneth and Marion Vogt. He graduated from Lakeland
SPORTS EDITOR: 914-302-5628 High School in Shrub Oak, and subsequently matriculated Gus was born on April 1, 1929
[email protected] at Middlebury (Vt.) College where he earned dual degrees in Tuckahoe, NY to Gaetano and
in English and French in 1973. Rosina Boniello. He and his family
ADVERTISING TEAM moved to Granite Springs in
Upon graduation, Allan worked at the Cystic Fibrosis Somers in 1934 where they farmed
ADVERTISING TEAM Foundation in Southern New York and then he attended hundreds of acres in the area. In
PAUL FORHAN SUNY Albany where he graduated with an MBA. His 1945, they moved to a larger farm
914-202-2392 professional career included positions at Ogilvy and Mather in Mahopac where he graduated high school in 1947.
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BRUCE HELLER Director of Market Research. Springs, where he spent the rest of his life. Gus was a successful
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Allan loved to travel, especially in Western Europe. He new homes.
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LISA KAIN Switzerland, which he visited over a dozen times. Gus, being a farmer at heart, loved antique farm tractors
and horses. rough the decades, his horses were always seen
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her family, Mindy Eschen, and Middlebury graduates Gus was preceded in death by his brothers Louie, John and
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Thursday, August 20, 2020 The Somers Record – Page 3

Your Neighbor

Somers resident launches campaign for county executive

BY CAROL REIF
STAFF WRITER

e pandemic is posing some serious ing that his potential political rival spent be evicted from their apartments, without Dan and Julia
politicking problems for folks seeking pub- dollars the county didn’t have by increas- a signi cant bailout from the federal gov- Branda, and their
lic o ce. ing spending to cover raises for non-union ernment because George Latimer spent two children Jack
management and lawmakers. money he never had and now has no better
ere can’t be any of that traditional stu . plan,” the candidate opined. and Lucy.
No door-to-door,no handshaking,and def- He also cited the addition of what he
initely no baby-kissing. called “hundreds of needless new govern- Branda said he also thinks Westchester PHOTO COURTESY OF
ment jobs.” should invest in major infrastructure proj- DAN BRANDA
But that hasn’t discouraged Somers resi- ects such as bridges and dams in order to
dent Dan Branda, who launched his “front- Branda, who claims Westchester is try- rebuild the economy. constituents.
porch” campaign for Westchester county ing to deal with the de cit by reducing its Branda’s suggestions for being more
executive this ursday, Aug. 13. workforce through buyouts, said the county Calling for a “uni ed Westchester that
can wean itself o its reliance on property rises above the toxic partisan ghting in transparent and accountable include
A Republican, he hopes to unseat in- taxes by building a stronger tax base, reduc- D.C. and Albany,” he said: “Local govern- speeding up Freedom of Information Act
cumbent Democrat George Latimer in fall ing costs, and e ectively advocating against ment is about asking our neighbors to man- (FOIA) responses and expanding web pub-
2021 elections. “unfunded state mandates.” age our a airs and progress our community, lishing of “key gures, contracts, and exter-
not identity politics, corrupt self-dealing nal communications.”
Branda, a 40-year-old digital marketing “Property taxes are completely discon- and backroom deals, or mental gymnastics
expert, said ursday that he plans to do his nected from our ability to pay, especially in to justify political trolling.” ABOUT BRANDA
running -- virtually -- by “aggressively in- today’s economic climate,” he said. “We’re Branda admits he is more used to work-
teracting with voters across multiple media seeing a combustible mix of high unem- Public safety reform and emergency
and internet channels.” ployment, economic recession, and feckless preparedness can bene t from a common- ing behind the scenes in politics than being
management of the government’s nances sense approach and a willingness to learn front and center.
e former political strategist was an that will force signi cant property tax in- from the past and by building on commu-
aide to Republican Rob Astorino, who was creases.” nity expertise, Branda said, adding: it does Former campaign sta ers like himself
bested by Democrat Latimer in a conten- not necessarily have to “recreate the wheel.” tend to make terrible candidates because
tious 2017 election that resulted in Demo- e county is also facing deep cuts in “they think they know too much,” he joked
crats gaining a majority on the Westchester state aid. He also supports a “customer service”ap- recently.
Board of Legislators (County executives proach to governmental interactions with
serve four-year terms). “People are going to lose their homes, or Branda had that in mind when he was
weighing his decision to run. But what re-
Branda said his agenda includes cutting ally “ ipped the switch” for him was en-
property taxes, investing in county infra- couragement from his wife, Julia.
structure, and improving constituent ser-
vices by building an e ective “bi-partisan” “You know these issues backward and
government. forwards,” she told him, adding: “You are
passionate about this; you should run.”
e father of two, Branda said he is seek-
ing the post because he wants to raise his SEE BRANDA PAGE 8
children in Westchester and, at present, the
county is “simply una ordable for too many
– including us.”

“ e crushing burdens of property taxes
and housing costs are proving to be out-
right barriers for seniors to remain in their
homes, for a young family like mine to stay
here and settle into a home of our own, for
young professionals looking to live in the
county where they grew up or currently
work, or for anyone simply seeking the op-
portunity that Westchester o ers,” he said

ursday.
One of Branda’s top issues is the county’s
multi-million-dollar budget de cit. Al-
though it existed before COVID-19 hit,
it was exacerbated by the resulting drop in
sales tax revenue, he said.
But Branda blames the widening gap on
“poor planning”on the county’s part, claim-

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Thursday, August 20, 2020 BACK TO SCHOOL The Somers Record – Page 9

SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Safety first for new transportation director
Technology used to monitor buses in bid for greater accountability

BY CAROL REIF other level of accountability.” Drivers and monitors must wear In addition, he announced the in an expensive DOT-certi ed

STAFF WRITER face masks and non-latex gloves on following upgrades: Breathalyzer system that’s “better

A BIT ABOUT SPENCE board the bus. Students must wear • Live school bus GPS moni- than what the police use,” Spence

Somers’ schools transportation Spence knows what it’s like to face masks while getting o and on toring. e transportation de- said.

chief, Nate Spence, is ready to be responsible for carrying the and for the entire trip. partment will be able to track • Training for dispatchers and

get rolling with the district’s new community’s most precious car- To aid contact tracing, seats school buses to determine lo- other bus terminal personnel. As

busing initiatives and protocols, go–its children. will be assigned and drivers will cation, speed, abrupt braking, the ones who distribute the keys

unveiling his plans at the Board He started as a bus driver in have an attendance roster for abrupt acceleration, brake ap- to drivers, they are the “ rst lines

of Education’s meeting on Mon- 2007 and has since racked up a each route. plication, turn signal application, of defense,” Spence said.

day, Aug. 10. baker’s dozen of years in the stu- Royal Coach Lines will sani- amber and red light activation Part of the upgrade will in-

Routes will be nalized once dent transportation business. tize buses and vans after the and excess idling time. clude an extended bus stop arm

the district nishes gathering Greenlighted as a DMV ex- morning and afternoon runs. It • Employment of Here Comes pilot program.

data and knows exactly how aminer and a school bus driver has to note each cleaning in a log. the Bus, a Synovia Solutions app e normal bus stop sign ex-

many students will be opting for instructor in 2010, Spence also Students will board and exit that can be used on iPhone and tends 18 inches; the one being

full distance learning or returning holds certi cations in state De- the bus in a certain way. e seat Android devices. e software is used in the pilot extends 6.5 feet,

but not taking the bus. partment of Transportation ac- behind the driver will remain leased by the district; its use is free increasing visibility.

Spence acknowledged that cident investigation and federal empty unless occupied by a mon- for parents. It indicates whether a Safety has to be both proac-

some parents may be getting DOT drug and alcohol proce- itor. Siblings attending the same bus is running late and enables tive and preventative, Spense said,

antsy waiting for the details, but dures. school will sit together in order to parents to set up a “geo-fence” to so the key to a successful schools

said, “We want to get this done He worked as a safety direc- maximize capacity. be alerted of a bus’s impending transportation plan is adaptability.

right, and do the right thing for tor for Quality Bus, a company If there are more than 21 stu- arrival. However, it will not track He likened it to “a

the community. We are dotting with a 300-vehicle eet and 500 dents on the bus, then the two a bus once it passes their stop. 100,000-piece jigsaw puzzle giv-

our i’s and crossing our t’s.” employees, for eight years. When student per seat/four students “We don’t want parents chasing en to us in a box in plain brown

that company was sold two years per row model, rather than one buses,” Spence explained. paper and no picture of what it

LEARNING FROM THE PAST ago, he established a safety con- student per seat/two students per • On-site use of the state (the nished product) is sup-

Focusing on health, safety and sulting business. row model, will be deployed. DMV’s License Event Noti ca- posed to look like.”

e ciency, Spence’s presentation “In those 13 years, my goal has “Knowing what we know tion System, which noti es the Add to that rapid- re health

also addressed issues raised last always been to empathize with about our tentative schedule, we district of license infractions and mandates coming from the state,

year after a Royal Coach Lines the students and the parents,” should not need to do this unless driver disquali cations. Previous- federal and county levels, and the

driver was pulled o his route Spence told school trustees. there is a necessity to vacate the ly, it had to rely solely on Royal job of keeping kids safe and se-

and later charged with being in- He landed in Somers right in schools quickly,” Spence said. Coach to monitor drivers and re- cure is challenging.

toxicated. the midst of the pandemic, the Royal Coach is willing to work port issues, Spence said. “You think you have one part

e so-called “Bus P” incident handling of which is complicat- with the district to shu e buses • A Somers School Bus Driver done, and you have to rip it up

spurred an internal investigation, ing an already complex busing if it nds one route has only a few Points System, which holds driv- and do it over,” Spence said.

a study by the Altaris Consult- process. passengers and another too many. ers accountable for their actions.

ing Group, the formation of a Acknowledging that “this cer- Student safety and security is ose over a set level of points Spence invited anyone with

12-person transportation task tainly is a frustrating situation for of “the utmost importance” and will be disquali ed to drive for concerns or questions about

force, the upgrade of the district’s everybody,” Spence said his sta the district is doing the best it can the SCSD. transportation safety to call him

anonymous alert system, the is striving to do its best under “to reduce the capacity of runs,” • On-site alcohol monitor- at 914-277-2442 or email him at

shu ing of job descriptions and trying circumstances by looking he said. ing. Royal Coach has invested [email protected].

the eventual departure of the dis- closely at resources such as bud-

trict’s transportation director and get, sta and equipment.

certain bus vendor employees. WHAT’S NEW, IMPROVED, faoenrnd2ro’O4sll’p,sm3e.e’nsn,t
REQUIRED?
HANDS ON THE WHEEL •Traditional preschool classes and
Spence, who came on board e district has built its guide-
lines for health and safety on
four months ago, has been driv- those issued by the federal Cen-
ing the routes, sussing out po- ters for Disease Control and Pre-
tential problems such as cellular vention, state DOT and Educa-
dead spots and getting a general

lay of the land. tion Department and the Federal

He will be hands-on once Motor Carrier Safety Adminis- outdoor playspace.

school starts. tration.

Using a car from his old con- All of the processes in the •Evolved play-based curriculum that
sulting business as well as his transportation plan are what “the builds a lifelong love of learning.
training in the use of radar, majority of what all the school

Spence will keep an eye out for districts within the (Putnam •Qualified, dedicated, and experienced
bus driver no-nos such as speed- Northern Westchester) BOCES teachers.

ing, following too closely, rolling platform are doing,” Spence said.

through stop signs and missing Bus monitors, drivers, Royal

stops. Coach/school district manage-

His “school bus yellow” car will ment and sta and safety con- CALL FOR A TOUR (914) 248-4020
be marked with magnetic identi- tractors will be required to com-

cation signs “so there’s no miss- plete wellness surveys, including Amanda Casabona-Cohen, Director
ing it,” he said, adding that “it’s to temperature checks, before re-

make the public more comfort- porting to work. If they fail the 25 Lincoln Ave, Lincolndale, NY 10540
[email protected] littlepeoplesomers.com
able.” check, they will have to follow up

e idea of road surveillance is with their own physicians and get

not “to be aggressive or punitive,” a note clearing them before they Health and safety measures in place.

Spence insisted. can return to work.

“It’s just to get our bus drivers Parents also have to complete a

to monitor their own behavior survey for children boarding the

more and know that there’s an- buses.

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Happily Opinion
Ever
After

LETTERS Power trip

ank you I was lucky enough that my It’s been more than a week MAN to hearing “ e First 48”blaring
police neighbor had a generator and since that little hurricane OVERBOARD at deafening volume while I x
let me take a shower. came up here and wreaked something to eat in the kitchen.
To the editor: havoc with the power grid, and RICK When she didn’t hear the sounds
I would like to take a mo- You said outside contractors there are still people around here MELÉN of witnesses refusing to cooper-
were gathered in Brewster but who have no electricity. Governor ate with the police she knew
ment to thank and praise our it was a tough go. Yeah it was a Cuomo is angry, which means better than the tree being electro- something was wrong. We were
Somers Police Department tough go, there were hundreds that he must have gotten hit per- cuted by some transformer. I my- without electricity for two days,
and the local New York State of trucks in my work parking sonally. He has that tone of voice self have a “Do Not Resuscitate” but we were among the lucky
Troopers, who play such impor- lot, ready to go at 7 a.m. but no- that sounds like he’s going to order, it’s not that much di erent. ones who have a generator. e
tant roles in the safety of our body there to tell them where to send the power company to bed I picture my wife coming to pick generator worked for one day and
lives here in Somers. go. ey wouldn’t leave until 11 with no dinner. He says he’s look- me up at the dentist and seeing then conked out, and I couldn’t
a.m. or noon, some later. It was ing into revoking their franchises, me with my eyes closed and a get it working. I took the fuel line
eir commitment, dedica- exactly the same as a couple of leaving many to wonder if he has tube coming out of my mouth, o of the carburetor and ascer-
tion and caring for the residents years ago after a nor’easter when the power to do that. Not the and she assumes I’m comatose tained that my shoe was getting
of our area are some of the most we had no power for a week and political power, the actual power and says to the doctor,“Doctor, plenty of gas. I tried putting in
valued assets derived from living we had to put our 90-year-old to plug in a lamp to see where he it’s a quality of life issue. What a new spark plug, which o ered
in our town of Somers. mother in respite care because left his pen. We’ve been through kind of existence would he have? the same results as the old one. I
her lips were blue. this song and dance before: the He’s lived a long and somewhat wanted to check the timing, but
It would be easy to take weatherman says there’s a hur- talkative life. I think it’s best to the only way I know how to do
their service for granted but ose same trucks were there, ricane coming, the governor tells just let him go.”And the doctor that is to say,“Surely, you can’t be
especially in these times when hundreds of them, getting out everyone that the weatherman says,“He’s just having a wisdom serious.”And if the generator says
some people are questioning of their trucks and shooting the says there’s a hurricane coming tooth pulled. He’ll be up and back,“Of course I’m serious, and
their value and contribution to breeze. is time it was more and the power company says they around in 20 minutes.”“But what don’t call me Shirley,”then the
our communities around the frightening because they didn’t have extra crews ready to deal about the tube in his mouth?” timing is ne.
country, we should be giving have masks. e problem is not with any issues from the hur- “ at’s just there to suck out the
them the thanks and praise they the linesmen, it’s management ricane that’s coming. en the saliva.”“Oh. Hmm. In that case, I After I volunteered to eat the
deserve. not telling them where to go. hurricane comes and the power have to pick up a few more things perishables in the freezer start-
I have my lanterns charged, company says WOW! What the for dinner. Back in 20 minutes.” ing with the ice cream so that it
ank you! my power banks charged and hell was that? wouldn’t go to waste, we had to
Frank Tomasulo gallon bottles of water saved up When our power went out I go old school and look think of
to ush the toilet and I am not Utility service, I ask you, why realized it right away because my things to do.Time to get out the
Somers stocking my freezer because it don’t you take a look around and dog started to shiver. Some dogs board games! I used to like “Clue”
will happen again. And it will. see if there are any trees next to are frightened by loud noises, when I was a kid. I played it with
Power outages And the trucks will be in our power lines that look a little weak but ours is frightened by the my sister in the attic when we
parking lot for hours gabbing around the cambium, and if so, lack of loud noises. She is used were supposed to be doing our
To the editor: away because they don’t know let’s just cut them down right homework. My Dad never caught
I read your article, “Residents where to go. now. Make it quick and pain- us, but if he did at least we would
less. Don’t look at me as if I’m a
bristle at long power outages af- Power is not a luxury. barbarian, it’s like pre-euthanasia, SEE MELEN PAGE 14
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Thursday, August 20, 2020 OPINION The Somers Record – Page 11

at’s an old one! SEAFOOODURTOWER

Alicense plate can notarized documents, $90
be just a series
of numbers and WHATWAS WP 148 became mine • 1¼ lb Lobster
letters. en there are I THINKING? and was now designated • Colossal Lump Crabmeat
as a “vanity plate.” We • Alaskan King Crab Legs
• Little Neck Clams
folks who are creative RUTHANN knew this would have • Bluepoint Oysters
• Colossal Shrimp
and come up with what SCHEFFER made Dad happy. Years
All served over crushed ice
is called a “vanity plate.” later after my husband with homemade cocktail sauce

It is personal and has Bud passed away and and fresh lemon.

meaning for them. Of before I reconnected 947 South Lake Blvd. • Mahopac

course, it doesn’t come free—the DMV with Art, I moved to Vermont. I asked www.titansteakhouse.com
845.595.8222
fee is waay up there! my family if anyone wanted to take over

Our Dad had such a special plate of WP 148—there were no takers. Reluc-

which he was so proud: WP 148, the tantly and sadly, I turned in the plates.

WP representing “White Plains.” I’ve Upon my return to New York a couple

been told that the DMV no longer is- of years later, I needed to re-register my

sues “WP” plates. Anyway, he had that car. While at the DMV window, I told

plate for as long as we could remember. the clerk the story of WP 148 and asked

When he passed away years ago, our if she could check to see if it had been as-

mother announced she would renew the signed to someone else. Just the idea that

registration and insurance on his 1969 I might see a strange car with Dad’s plate

Dodge Monaco and she was going to made me cringe.

learn how to drive! Oh, good Lord, she “Oh, wow, you’re in luck,” she ex-

was 68 years old and had never expressed claimed as she turned the screen toward

a desire to drive, she walked everywhere! me. “Look, that plate number is still

In fact, Dad used to say if she drove, she’d available; it’s yours if you want it!”

probably stop the car and let a bird cross Want it? I was elated! WP 148 was

the street. Brother Jack wisely said that back where it belonged. It is worth the

these were her emotions talking, just let it extra fee to keep the plate in the fam-

be and don’t make a big fuss. ily as a tribute to the man who proudly

e following year, Mom said it was owned it.

too expensive to keep the insurance and A few years later, I stopped at a car wash

registration; she was going to sell the car in White Plains. An older gentleman came

and turn in the plates. An idea blos- up to the car to ask what type of wash I

somed: maybe I could take over Dad’s wanted, etc. As I paid him, he said:

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Swimming to save lives
Lake Mahopac swim raises awareness for organ donating

BY BOB DUMAS “I am no stranger to surgery,”he

EDITOR laughed.“I’ve had 14 prior surger-

ies.I have two fake knees,two fake

e family that swims together, discs in my neck.”

gives together. at could be the For the kidney donation, Wil-

Wilson family motto. son said, doctors made a small

On Sunday, Aug. 16, members incision near his belly button and

of the Wilson clan—Steve, 53, his then “sucked out the kidney.”

wife,Meg,and their sons,Ryan,22, “I don’t want to make light of it;

and Garrett, 21—swam as much it’s a three-hour surgery,” he said.

as 6.2 miles on Lake Mahopac “ ey took it out and put it in a

to raise money for several worthy box and ew it to Seattle. I spent From left, Vinny DiSimome,
causes and to commemorate the one night in the hospital and was Dawn Skelton, Ned
Kleinschmidt, Brian Skelton,
six-month anniversary of Steve’s back working from home in four Meg Wilson, Steve Wilson, Star
kidney donation. (Daughter Mer- days. Within a month, I was 100 Exiner, Eddie Lapa, and Eric
edith is away at college and couldn’t percent healed.” Mier.
participate.)
en Wilson and his son Ryan

e Wilsons are from Somers took part in an Ironman competi-

(Ryan and Garrett are Kennedy tion last November,which includ- “Ryan did Ironman; he climbed

Catholic grads) but have been ed a 2.4-mile swim. It was there Kilimanjaro and plans to climb

swimming in Lake Mahopac for that the idea for last Sunday’s swim Mount Everest,”his dad said.“He’s

years. was born. a tness trainer; he’s changing

But Sunday’s swim was special. “We enjoyed hanging out to- lives.”

It included not only most of the gether and Ryan said, ‘Let’s com- Wilson said it hasn’t been easy

Wilson family, but friends and memorate your kidney donation. for his son to get to where he is

supporters as well, all helping to I’ll swim six miles to mark the six today. PHOTOS COURTEYS OF NICOLE MAZZELLA
raise money and awareness for or- months,’”Wilson recalled. “He struggled with a lot of
gan donation. Before the swim, from left, Alexa Kleinschmidt, Bre Trainor, Ryan
Actually, Ryan swam 6.2 miles things right through college,” Wilson, Garrett Wilson (front), Steve Wilson, Meg Wilson and Jeremy
Steve Wilson said he had been (10K), but Wilson said that was a Wilson said. “Depression, anxiety, Singh. In the back is Leslie Kleinschmidt.

thinking of donating a kidney for little too much for him,so he opted con dence. But with his love of

quite some time and last February, for a 5k (3.1 miles). His wife and tness, he has done a 100 percent Kidney Donor Athletes is a reg- Helping out with Sunday’s

he nally did it. son Garrett each swam a half-mile. turnaround.” istered 501c3 organization whose swim at Lake Mahopac was Ry-

“I knew some people who have In addition to commemorating Wilson said that since Ryan mission is “to promote the gift of an’s high school classmate, Alexa

done it,” he said. “ en, a year ago what Wilson has dubbed his six- likes to do “these extreme things,” life through living kidney dona- Kleinschmidt. Wilson said the

I saw a post from a friend and for- month “kidneyversary,” the event they would use that to raise aware- tion among active individuals and two barely knew each other in

mer baseball teammate from high replaced a di erent one, postponed ness for organ donation. athletes by building a community high school but reconnected via

school, and he was excited that his due to COVID-19, in which Wil- “How great life is when I get up that inspires,supports and educates social media. Kleinschmidt is now

daughter had received a new kid- son and Ryan had been scheduled every morning and get to go swim- people about the experience of kid- a Rhodes Scholar and an accom-

ney. I got choked up. I mean, could to take part. ming in Mahopac lake with my ney donation.” plished swimmer and has acted as

you provide a better gift? If I had “We were scheduled to partici- son?”Wilson marveled. Wilson also pledged that he the Wilsons’trainer and instructor.

$50 million, I could change the pate in an endurance swimming Ryan’s employer, Super Cof- would match those donations up “I want to stress how grateful

world, but I don’t, so you can re- event called ‘Swim to the Moon’ fee, sponsored Sunday’s swim, but to $5,000 for Feeding Westchester I am for the donations we’ve re-

ally help someone by giving a body in Michigan on Aug. 16, but as we more money was raised beyond (formerly the Westchester Food ceived,”Wilson said.“I know times

part.I don’t know in particular who feared, the event was postponed,” that. Bank). are hard right now, but the level of

needs one, but I know that some- Wilson said. “People have been amazing,” “I’m a liated with Guard- participation was just fantastic. I

one does.Having two is having one Ryan Wilson, a tness trainer, Wilson sad. “We did a Facebook ian Life Insurance, and they will really did not expect this.”

too many.” is in the process of building a t- post saying what we were doing— match my donation; and my best To learn more about the Wil-

Wilson said that while the pro- ness brand name, his dad said. e raising money for a group called friend will donate half my dona- sons’ charities, or to donate, go to

cedure is considered major surgery, brand—Rywilson tness—is an Kidney Donor Athletes—and tion,”Wilson said.“So,we’ve raised www.kidneydonorathlete.org or

it is not as bad as one might think. adventure/nutrition-based entity. raised $8,000 through donations.” $12,500 for Feed Westchester.” www.feedingwestchester.org.

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South Salem author, wolf
advocate, releases debut novel

BY JESSICA JAFET Conservation Center,” she said. participating in research and cap- Martha Hunt Handler is president of
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Hélène told me she wanted an tive breeding, along with joining a the Wolf Conservation Center Board
education, breeding and pre-re- federal recovery and release pro- of Directors.
Wolves are undoubtedly as- lease facility to save two critically grams for two critically endan-
sociated with the Katonah- endangered species of wolves, so gered species in North America: are woven throughout, with a few PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARTHA
Lewisboro community, not only I said I would love to help her; I the Mexican gray wolf and the HUNT HANDLER
as the new mascot of John Jay felt really good about being able red wolf. Currently at the Center
High School, but also because to give back to an animal that had are three ambassador wolves who appearances by wolves. All the proceeds from the
of the Wolf Conservation Cen- given so much to me over my life.” reside on exhibit, Handler added, With all proceeds from the novel book will go to the WCC.
ter (WCC) in South Salem—a as well as about 43 others—and
non-pro t organization founded A mother of four, Handler she credited the large group of going to bene t the WCC, Han-
in 1999 that is dedicated to pro- grew up in Northern Illinois, dedicated employees and volun-
tecting the endangered creatures earned a degree in environmen- teers who look after the animals dler carries on the e ort of bring- “ at their mascot actually lives
and to educating the public about tal conservation in Colorado and and run the facility.
their plight. then worked around the country ing attention to the human role in in the same town is really going to
as an environmental consultant. Incredibly, only 163 Mexican
South Salem author and WCC “Wolves have always been really gray wolves remain in the wild in protecting wolves.As for the choice be a wonderful experience,” Han-
Board President Martha Hunt important to me, they’ve showed the United States and only 10 red
Handler also has a strong connec- up in my dreams and always wolves, according to the WCC. of the “Wolves” as the new John dler said. “I’m feeling incredibly
tion with the apex predators, hav- showed up pointing to things that
ing devoted many years to work- I might have missed, that I was Over the past 18 years, the idea Jay High School mascot, the Wolf hopeful and appreciative that the
ing on their behalf. In her new supposed to be paying more at- for her new book, “Winter of the
young adult novel, “Winter of the tention to,”she said. Wolf,” had been percolating for Conservation Center Board Presi- community decided to make this
Wolf,” she brings her fascination Handler. e story is loosely based
with nature and her spiritual lean- She explained that wolves, who on a shocking personal event sur- dent admitted she was thrilled. change and chose wolves.”
ings into a heartfelt tale of per- are at the top of the food chain rounding the death of the young
sonal discovery. and are essential to the ecosystem, son of her close friend.
were once very plentiful across the
Long captivated by wolves, United States, but were regarded e tale follows the character
Handler had her rst encounter as a nuisance. As such, many tried of a teenage girl, Bean, who is de-
with them in the woods behind to eradicate them and they were termined to unravel the mystery
her house in the late 1990s. almost wiped out by hunting— of her brother’s death, which ap-
with bounties o ered for their pears to be a suicide. e journey
“I saw this trailer, next to an slaughter. explores grief and loss, and seeks
enclosure that had a couple of spiritual understanding through
wolves in it, then I met Hélène e Center’s mission is to Inuit culture to uncover clues to
Grimaud—who would eventually protect and preserve wolves by the tragedy. emes of friendship,
become the founder of the Wolf o ering educational programs, truthfulness and family dynamics

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Me for you and you for me MELEN

THE animal in the world loves pop corn), sound like one of those crazy old cat FROM PAGE 10
SEASONED and fruit and ll seven bags, one for ladies we used to laugh at in our youth,
CITIZEN each night. We had deer, possums, perhaps they weren’t crazy at all, just have known who killed us and in what room, and Mrs.
skunks, foxes, raccoons, and of course, more in tune with life than we were! Plum could go back to doing whatever she was do-
ADRIENNE birds. Jay made bird feeders which ing with Colonel Mustard in the study. We could play
KAVELLE we lled with seed and suet and hung Of course, just as there are obstrep- “Monopoly,”of course, but that takes so long. I like to
from trees in our yard. erous people, there are obstreperous speed things up by pretending to be Donald Trump and
Whenever I start to write I cats. My sister still has that cat she buy properties in Atlantic City and watch them go bust.
picture us picking up our I’ve told you before how the rac- tried to adopt and after many months What Oriental Avenue needs is a golf course!
conversation just where we coons learned to ring our deck chimes it still refuses to come out of the closet
left o . You are my friend and I know to let us know they were there. ey unless no one is around. It eats, uses One of the things you can do during a power outage
when I speak you don’t just listen, you even left their babies in our hanging its box and returns to its hiding place is cook, even if you have to do it on a propane camping
hear. When you email me, I do the before she can see it. Truly though, stove.To entertain the troops I like to do a little routine
same. We celebrate each other’s joys ower baskets when they went o to the poor animal was given away from like a Japanese chef. I take a knife and a meat cleaver and
and reach out to each other in times forage. I very much enjoy watching the home it knew and its cat playmate cut a shrimp into 32 equal pieces, making it even shrimp-
of sorrow. Although we’ve never met the animals now because they don’t and is probably lonely and confused… ier. en I take each one and ip it into the air and catch
face-to-face words have brought us need to cover up with masks. Are there any cat therapists around? it in my hat. With lightning speed I cut the most of the
closer together than some people My sister is the type of person that vegetables and some of my ngers into tiny slivers that
we’ve known for a lifetime. Especially I’d like to encourage you to feed the would give one a try. cannot be seen with the naked eye. en, with the knife
now, in the coronavirus era, when birds and animals if you can. It’s like and meat cleaver, I perform the drum solo to “Moby
friends and families must not kiss or having your own nature preserve and I’m talking to you about all of this, Dick,”and at the end I toss the meat cleaver straight up,
touch, our words keep us close. very gratifying. I’d also like to encour- dear friend, because I’d like you to nd intending to catch the handle on the way down. It didn’t
age you, if you’re able, to adopt a pet. as much peace and happiness at a time look like the handle was on the catching side, so instead
is evening my cat, Pyewacket, I nd cats easier now because they when we’re caught between a pandemic I let it drop to the oor, and who knew a meat cleaver
and I watched from our dining room don’t need walking and as long as we and the aftermath of a devastating could bounce so many times? I had to perform the clos-
window as a beautiful young red fox provide dry food and water for them, hurricane. I want you to know how ing number from “Riverdance”to get out of the way, but
ate some of the bread my neighbor they feed themselves. Even though important we are to each other and I worked it into the routine seamlessly. Another thing I
John had left out for the animals. otherwise reputed, cats are warm and how, when human personal a ection is hadn’t realized is that I wasn’t wearing a hat. I think I got
Jason and I used to welcome many loving creatures who will ll up your unavailable, animals are always there for most of the shrimp out of my hair, but the cat followed
four legged and winged friends to our lonely days and bring much happiness. us…as are words! Why not bring back me around all day, and I don’t think it was even our cat.
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week’s worth of peanut butter sand- Pyewacket seems able to read my ones, in hand written notes, how much We nally got the generator working again, turns out
wiches, cut them into cubes, mix in moods and snuggles up, especially if I’m we miss them and look forward to being it just needed oil. Good thing, because without power, we
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Figuring out if your child has ADHD SCHEFFER

FROM PAGE 11

STRONG I’m not asking them to put him on time to get another opinion. see or hear well enough to follow “WP 148, eh? at’s
LEARNING medication, but to consider it. At this point, his parents, with directions and know what’s going an old-timer.”
on in the classroom. ese children
DR. LINDA He’s entering fth grade, and your input (if they’re open to it),need become understandably frustrated “Yes, it is,”I answered.
SILBERT whether he’ll be attending school in to consider if it’s time for a second since focusing and paying attention “It was my Dad’s and has
person with masks on or remotely, opinion. It is human nature to ac- doesn’t help them. As they get older been in the family for
Dear Dr. Linda, I don’t see how he’s going to learn cept what is told to you by someone and schoolwork becomes more dif- years.”
My grandson,Tyler,struggles with anything this year to help him move you trust even if that professional
forward. To say I’m concerned is an may have missed something. Or, it cult, the problem gets worse. He asked me who
school. My son and daughter-in-law understatement. Whatever it is, could be that your children simply Other culprits that can mimic my Dad was, and when
insist that he has learning disabilities, something is wrong. How would don’t want to hear ADHD because ADHD can include lack of sleep, al- I told him, he threw his
but I don’t see it. I think he simply we know if it is ADHD, as I believe they associate it with medicating lergies and other physical and mental head back and laughed
doesn’t pay attention when he has to it is, or some kind of learning dis- their child. e fact is, that if a child health conditions. I’m not suggest- out loud:
do anything he doesn’t want to do ability? functions somewhat in the school ing that Tyler has a sleep disorder
and becomes extremely anxious. setting, they may not need medica- or anything else, I’m not a medical “Joe? Years ago, he
Very Concerned Grandma tion. ere are many modi cations doctor. But I am suggesting that he and I used to bowl in the
I’m not a teacher or a psychiatrist, that can help kids with ADHD have a complete physical,have an eye same league! What a
but he seems to be able to learn any- Dear Very Concerned Grandma, function in and out of school that exam and a hearing exam. Ask his good bowler and what a
thing that he wants to do without It’s a frustrating situation because focus on his strengths and modify pediatrician for any tests that would great guy!”
the anxiety. I think he has ADHD his weaknesses so that his ADHD indicate an allergy or illness.
because what I’ve read about it de- it’s your grandchild, not your child is not a detriment but a positive in Since the diagnosis is somewhat ere you have it: a
scribes him. He can’t sit still long and therefore you don’t have the con- school. subjective and his school, according license plate is not just
enough to learn, never stays focused trol you had when it was your child. to your children say that learning a number. How about
on what he’s being taught and be- By the way, many children with disabilities are the cause of many of memories of years long
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Zombie prep

READING, all of the dairy products and perishables of the store. I suggested just using pen and an article on Nationalgeographic.com you
WRITING & that would have to be tossed from the paper to gure out my produce purchases. can survive a Zombie apocalypse if you
CHOCOLATE refrigerator and freezer if we did not get know how to make re, forage for food,
power back on soon. e experience was creepy. Did you read a map, and are in good physical con-
KIM know that you can purchase Zombie dition for running and climbing. Research-
KOVACH On Wednesday, we still had no electricity apocalypse kits online? You can make your ers suggest the best place to hide during
and no phone line. I was thankful that my own Zombie preparedness kit by stu - a Zombie apocalypse is in the Rocky
The day of the tropical storm that cell phone still had reception but I did not ing a backpack with a three-day supply of Mountains. North Dakota and Idaho are
everyone pronounces di erently, want to use up the charge. It is very isolat- non-perishable foods, a three day supply also on the list. Not South Salem.
I was sitting in my comfy chair ing to not be able to pick up the phone or of drinking water (one gallon per day per
reading a library book. e rain had just turn on the television. I took a walk around person), ashlights, emergency tools, a rst Kim Kovach will be ready with chocolate
started. e sky was dark, a few trees were the neighborhood and spent the rest of the aid kit, a blanket and a battery powered or bars, bottled water and a ashlight. www.
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On ursday, we still had no power and It may already be too late. According to
At 1:30pm the power went out. No no telephone service. I walked down to the
big surprise. We lose power here on a fruit market. e glass door was open but
beautiful sunny day. We lose power and it was dark inside the store. Orange wires
experience power surges frequently. e were hanging from the ceiling for a few
tropical storm barreled up the East Coast. lights powered by a generator. I selected
three large nectarines, one avocado, a
e whole thing was over in less than bunch of bananas and a dark chocolate bar.
two hours. e sun came out. But still no
power. I glanced around at the scene. Don’t for-
get that in addition to a major power out-
I am prepared to handle a few hours age, we are also living during a pandemic.
without electricity. I made a peanutbut-
ter sandwich and turned on the transistor e cashier and the three people on line
radio to listen to the news. Instead, the an- behind me are all wearing face masks. We
nouncer gleefully proclaimed, “Up next, it’s are standing in a darkened store clutching
the Mets pre-game show!” Oh, come on! a few items. Is this what it will be like dur-
ing the Zombie apocalypse?
Not knowing when or if the power
would return that night, I ate half a con- e other masked shoppers are hold-
tainer of my favorite chocolate ice cream ing taco chips, salsa, pretzels, and diet
while sitting in the rocking chair and soda. e necessities of life! en the cash
watching the sun set. I started to calculate register and electronic scale conk out. e
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Sports

Softball season A Bobo’s player hits
in full swing one up the middle.

More than a dozen teams are competing in the Somers PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI
Men’s Softball League, which started in August and will
run until October.

On ursday, Aug. 13, Bobo’s Cafe defeated Strokes
Painting, 11-3, at Reis Park. e undefeated Bobo’s has
so far been the class of the A division, winning all three
of its games by a combined score of 44-8.

A Bobo’s
player takes a
big swing.

A Bobo’s player rounds third. A Strokes player fields his position.

SEE SOFTBALL PAGE 19

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SOFTBALL

FROM PAGE 18

A Strokes player
connects.

A close play at first...

A Bobo’s player slides
safely into home.

PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI

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FAQ on the fall sports season

MARSH an Aug. 7 Tweet, Zayas wrote: “Governor and soccer canceled or shifted to the spring, nevertheless made the di cult decision
MADNESS Cuomo announced schools can reopen in while golf, baseball, and other sports that to cancel their fall seasons because of the
the fall. No nal decision made on inter- more naturally lend themselves to socially reasons I listed above. On top of that, nearly
BRIAN scholastic athletics. NYSPHSAA looks distancing are moved to the fall. a dozen states have already partially or com-
MARSCHHAUSER forward to continuing our discussions with pletely postponed fall high-school sports.
state o cials and advocating for the safe If the fall season is canceled entirely, the
Many questions about the fall sports sea- return of high school sports. Stay safe. Stay possibility remains that all three seasons But kids aren’t a ected by COVID-19.
son in New York have yet to be answered, positive.” (fall, winter, spring) could be played in con- All we can say for certain is that the
but one question looms over everything: densed fashion beginning in the winter. All mortality rate for children is far lower than
Will there even be a fall sports season? Zayas provided another vague update a possibilities are on the table, and no scenario other age groups. According to the federal
week later on Aug. 14, when he responded is going to be ideal or please everybody. Centers for Disease Control, 82 children
I don’t have the answer to that question, to a coach’s question about the likelihood of aged 18 and under have died as a result of
so what follows are my best guesses as to fall sports starting on Sept. 21: “No de ni- But pro sports leagues have resumed. COVID-19. For context, the CDC also
what will happen when schools resume in a tive timeline has been provided by state To be fair, that’s not an apples to apples estimated that 477 children aged 17 and
few weeks. I have no inside information, but o cials. We continue to advocate and work comparison. It’s not even an apples to under died as a result of in uenza during
I have spoken with several coaches, super- on behalf of the 562,000 student-athletes oranges comparison. the 2018-19 season. It happens, and it’s
intendents, and athletic directors. Some who participate in NYSPHSAA member For starters, professional athletes are tragic when it does, but it seems to be a rare
are optimistic, some are pessimistic—but schools.” adults who are free to expose themselves occurrence. Despite those numbers, we still
they’re all at the mercy of the state, which to whatever diseases they choose. Liability know very little about this disease and the
has yet to hand down guidance. But seriously… are fall sports happen- issues are trickier with schools. long-term harm it could cause.
ing? Logistically, interscholastic athletics face Not to mention, kids aren’t the only
is column could be laughably outdated many more hurdles than pro sports do. people involved in interscholastic athletics.
by the time it hits your mailbox, but here’s I don’t have any inside information. I’m Professional athletes, for example, can iso- Many coaches and o cials are in higher
what we know as of Tuesday: telling you everything I know. e priority late themselves in homes and hotels when risk groups. As of Aug. 8, 57,745 people
for school districts has always been getting they’re not practicing or playing. Student- aged 45-74 have died. COVID-19 has
Are fall sports happening? students back in the classroom safely, which athletes, however, will be in schools, po- claimed the lives of another 86,897 people
I truly don’t know. e New York State seems to be a di cult enough task with- tentially spreading the disease to dozens of aged 75-and-above.
Public High School Athletic Association out having to worry about extracurricular their classmates and teachers. Many districts Just let the kids play!
has delayed the start of the fall sports season activities. have already said that just one positive case I certainly appreciate the sentiment, but
from Aug. 24 until Sept. 21. at represents can shut down an entire class for weeks. saying things like that isn’t really helpful
the rst date that student-athletes can begin What will sports look like when they And containing the disease becomes even because it doesn’t o er a solution. You prob-
practicing. return? more challenging when schools start travel- ably don’t like this new reality and you want
NYSPHSAA, however, has not provided ing and competing against each other. things to go back to “normal.”I get it. But
any updates since the middle of July. And Assuming they return on Sept. 21, a You’re awfully pessimistic. that’s not happening anytime soon. is
their executive director, Dr. Robert Zayas, shortened season likely eliminates the pos- I don’t mean to be. I’m just trying to be reality is here to stay, at least for a while, and
seems to be managing expectations. In sibility of regional and state championships. realistic. With hundreds of millions of dol- it’s our job to learn how to navigate it.
Crowds are likely to be eliminated or lim- lars on the line, many college conferences
ited. Schedules could be altered to include
only teams from neighboring districts. We
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show 32. Patti Hearst’s captors 58. Utter repeatedly 25. Reporters’ group
5. Speech in one’s honor 33. Have already done
11. A state of poor nutrition 35. Touch lightly 60. Linked together in a 26. The voice of Olaf
14. Not ingested 36. Autonomic nervous
15. More lacking in taste system chain 27. Explains in detail
18. “Popeye” cartoonist 39. Plant part
19. Helps to reduce speed 41. College degree 62. Quality that evokes pity 29. Tooth caregiver
21. January 1 greeting 42. Military alliance
(abbr.) 44. Tokyo’s former name 63. Maintained possession 31. One point south of due
23. Georgian currency 46. Carpenter’s tool
24. Proverb expressing a 47. Before of east
truth 49. Consent to receive
28. Jewish calendar month 52. Passages 34. Scottish river

CLUES DOWN 36. Elsa’s sister

1. U.S. military school 37. Civil Rights group

2. Controls 38. Line of poetry

3. Away from wind 40. Doctor

4. Grab quickly 43. Fatty acid

5. Being everlasting 45. Avatar (abbr.)

6. Vase 48. Awe-inspiring garden

7. Atomic #3 50. Fall down

8. Type of medication 51. Rock icon Turner

9. Encircle with a belt 53. Asian country (alt. sp.)

10. Belonging to you 54. UK museum network

12. American state 55. Stairs have at least one

13. City in Zambia 57. Part of (abbr.)

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Thursday, August 20, 2020 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE The Somers Record – Page 23

Protecting your home for long-term care purposes

For most seniors, the one asset which child, caretaker child or of the person holding entitled to utilize their personal residence
they are most concerned about losing to exclusion. Additionally, the grantor of the
the cost of long-term care is their home. sibling with an equity GUEST the life estate, pursuant MAPT is entitled to any real property tax
interest, will also create CORNER to the rules for Med- exemptions they are eligible for, such as
Fortunately, there are options available a ve-year look back for icaid eligibility, they STAR, veterans, senior citizens, etc. Upon
to protect their home, some of which the death of the grantor of the MAPT,
are much better than others, for tax and Medicaid nursing home ANTHONY J. are entitled to receive a the home is then includable in the taxable
Medicaid eligibility reasons. estate of the grantor at its fair market
eligibility, and as of Oct. ENEA portion of the proceed value on date of death. us, the trust
e following is a summary of the bene ciaries will receive the property
available options: 1, a 30-month lookback of sale based on the with a ‘stepped up’ cost basis. e MAPT
provides both asset protection bene ts,
• Outright transfer without the reser- period for Medicaid actuarial value of their tax bene ts and avoidance of probate.
vation of a life estate to the homeowner
Home Care. life estate as it relates to In conclusion, the MAPT has been
is is perhaps the least desirable op- and continues to remain the best choice
tion, as the receiver of the home receives • Deed of home with the reservation the sale price of the home. is will either for those willing and able to engage in
it at its original purchase price, plus Medicaid asset protection planning.
capital improvements. us, if the house of a life estate (the right to reside in result in their receipt of a portion of the
was purchased for $80,000, and $50,000 Anthony J. Enea, Esq. is a member of Enea,
of capital improvements were made, the the home and the obligation to pay its sale proceeds which, depending on the Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP of White Plains
person receiving the home would have and Somers. He focuses his practice on wills,
a cost basis for capital gains purposes of expenses) amount, may disqualify them for Med- trusts and estates and elder law. He is the
$130,000. If the recipient(s) were to sell past chair of Elder Law and Special Needs
the home for more than $130,000, and is transfer of the home also creates icaid. Alternatively, if they decide not to Section of the New York State Bar Association
the recipient(s) did not own and reside in (NYSBA and is the current chair of the 50+
the home prior to its sale for at least two the look back periods for Medicaid as receive said portion of the sales proceeds, section of NYSBA. Mr. Enea is the past
out of ve years, the sale would be subject president and founding member of the New
to capital gains taxes. is is an undesir- stated above, however, if the house is not they are considered to have made a gift, York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder
able result, especially if the home was Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is the president
purchased decades ago at a low-cost basis. sold during the lifetime of the person(s) thus, creating a new look back period for of the Westchester County Bar Foundation and
a past president of the Westchester County Bar
is outright transfer is also a completed transferring the home; the recipient will Medicaid eligibility. Association. He can be reached at 914-948-
gift requiring the ling of a gift tax 1500 or at a.enea@esslaw rm.com.
return and the utilization of part of one’s receive the value of the home at its fair • Transfer to an Irrevocable Medic-
lifetime estate and gift tax exemption.
Additionally, the outright transfer of the market value on the date of death of the aid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT)
home, unless it is to a spouse, disabled
individual(s) transferring the home. Because of both its tax advantages

is form of conveyance can be prob- and the fact that it creates the look back

lematic if the home is sold during the periods for nursing home and homec-

lifetime of the transferor. A sale during are Medicaid, in virtually all cases with

the lifetime of the transferor will result the exception of where the transfer can

in a loss of the step up in cost basis, thus, be made without any look back period

subjecting the recipient of the home to a (see above), utilizing a MAPT is the

potential capital gains tax if they do not most logical option. For income tax and

reside in the home and are not eligible to capital gain tax purposes, the assets in

receive the personal residence exclusion the MAPT are considered owned by

for capital gains tax purposes ($500,000 the grantor (creator) of the trust. us, if

if married and $250,000 if single). Addi- the home is sold by the trust during the

tionally, if the home is sold during the life lifetime of the grantor, the grantor will be

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