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District bracing for
cut in state aid
Budget planning di cult with
so many unknowns

PHOTO: METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION BY CAROL REIF some preliminary numbers on Tuesday,
STAFF WRITER Dec. 8.
A testing site has been proposed for the vacant Chase Bank building in Somers.
e Somers Central School District e scariest one by far was a potential
COVID testing site may be at the very beginning of its 2021- 20 percent reduction in state aid, accord-
proposed for vacant 2022 budget process, but it already knows ing to the district’s new assistant superin-
what it doesn’t know. tendent for business, Chris Platania.
Chase Bank
at is: how much state funding it’s Usually, Somers gets about $10 million
BY CAROL REIF Dec. 9, approved a request by Healthy going to ultimately get and how much it in aid from Albany each year.
STAFF WRITER erapeutics to skip the site plan ap- could potentially lose in transportation
aid. e school district is more fortunate
Although plans for a temporary CO- provals process for its appointment-only, than others in that its state aid only
VID-19 testing site in Somers have one drive-up facility at 265 Route 202, refer- Both are linked to the state’s nancial represents “a fraction of a percent” of its
more governmental hurdle to leap, they’ve ring it to the Zoning Board of Appeals. crisis wrought by the pandemic. overall budget, Board of Education Pres-
gotten the go-ahead from some town of- ident Dr. Lindsay Portnoy said Tuesday.
e zoning board, which was scheduled And it can only guess as to where the
cials. to meet Tuesday, Dec. 15, will determine Consumer Price Index will land. e Being in good nancial shape has al-
e Planning Board on Wednesday, CPI can a ect the way the state tax cap lowed it to “take a hit of about $190,000”
SEE TESTING PAGE 6 is calculated, which, in turn, limits the this year, when the overall budget was
amount of taxes school districts and local about $100 million, Platania said.
governments can raise.
Schools Superintendent Dr. Raymond
In 2011, the state Legislature passed a Blanch noted, however, that losing $2
law that caps the growth of tax levy in- million out of $10 million in aid is still
creases to 2 percent or the change in the a “signi cant” loss and the district has to
CPI, whichever is lower. brace for it.

ere is an out. If the district should en there’s the Gap Elimination Ad-
propose an annual budget that exceeds justment. Under the GEA, part of the
the state limit, then it must be approved state’s funding shortfall is divvied among
by a super-majority, or 60 percent, of the all school districts based on a formula
voters. and each one’s aid is reduced accordingly.

e district’s nancial o cers say the Even that, said Blanch, only “took a
CPI is currently trending at 1.2 percent. piece here and a piece there...It was never

e Board of Education got a peek at SEE BUDGET PAGE 8

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The Delancey
Street

Foundation
sells Christmas
trees on Route

6 in Mohegan
Lake.

PHOTO: BRIAN
MARSHHAUSER

Christmas tree sales
support new beginnings

BY JESSICA JAFET they want to support us,” Hill while being held accountable for

CONTRIBUTING WRITER said. “ ey like the products we their actions, rather than fol-

have, they like the energy of the lowing a medical or therapeutic ‘All money that is earned is going to
e spirit of the holiday sea- guys working. ey go out of model to change behavior.

son is one full of gratitude, com- their way to come support us.” “One of the biggest things an organization that is helping people to
turn their lives around—
passion, and hope. Established in San Fransisco is to learn to care about each

At the Mohegan Lake tree lot in 1971, and now with ve ad- other and take something that

on East Main Street (Route 6), ditional locations around the you know and help teach it to people who have hit rock bottom,

these values guide those who sell country, the foundation was someone else,” Hill said. Hence but really want to make a change and
trees, from anksgiving until formed around the core belief the program’s motto: “Each-one- did not have a way to do it otherwise.’
Christmas, as they raise money that, through purposeful work, teach-one,” which is known as

for the Delancey Street Founda- skill-building, and shared living, the cornerstone of the founda- –David Hill
tion—a nationwide organization reform is possible for those who tion’s rehabilitation philosophy.
Delancey Street Foundation
that has provided housing, em- have hit rock bottom. “Once you are in the door, you’re

ployment, and a new chance at Taking no funding from the responsible for the next person

life for thousands of ex-convicts, government, the self-support- who comes in the door to help

people with substance-use disor- ing communities are sustained teach them the things you’ve

ders, and homeless individuals. through various businesses ven- learned while you’ve been here.”

According to David Hill, an tures that include holiday tree In the organization’s words, “A lot of people who come derway, most would agree that

intake coordinator who is one of sales, decorated wreaths, Christ- the average resident “has been a here just get caught in the cycle there is no better gift than to help

about 15 residents at Delancey mas decor, as well as through hard-core drug and alcohol abus- of going through rehab after re- others. Hill encourages a visit to

Street Foundation’s Brewster site, enterprises like restaurants and er, has been in prison, is unskilled, hab or in and out of prison,” Hill the Delancey Street Holiday

their sales team has developed a cafés, catering and event plan- functionally illiterate, and has a said. “We o er an opportunity to Trees Mohegan Lake, to share in

strong relationship over the years ning, moving and trucking, land- personal history of violence and learn how to change that cycle.” the joy and promise of a brighter

with customers in the Yorktown scaping, and o ce jobs, among generations of poverty.” With a Purchasing a Christmas tree future.

area, who appreciate the holiday others. Residents have oppor- minimum stay of two years, in- or other items from the lot “All money that is earned is

cheer that pops up in their neigh- tunities for vocational training tense time and attention is given supports the foundation’s ex- going to an organization that is

borhood when the Christmas and educational advancement, in to address the residents’ chal- penses—from room and board, helping people to turn their lives

trees arrive for sale. order to earn their high school lenges—with the goal that each to food, clothing, and programs, around—people who have hit

“People who used to go to our equivalency degrees and beyond. person will lead a crime-free, with all proceeds going directly rock bottom, but really want to

Mahopac lot are now coming to eir model allows people to nd drug-free life with decency and to take care of these needs. make a change and did not have

our Mohegan Lake lot because and develop their own strengths, self-respect. With the holiday season un- a way to do it otherwise.”

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TESTING in nature,” according to a Nov. plies, employees’ personal items main consistent as long as the down the line,” Taylor said, add-
30 memo from Syrette Dym, the and access to the restroom. testing is needed.” ing that the facility would not be
FROM PAGE 1 town’s director of planning. “like one of those large parking-
Temporary medical o ces are e Planning Board unani- lot operations.”
the validity of a waiver for the Citing Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s permitted in the Business His- mously granted the applicant’s
site in the old single-story Kurutz new executive orders on testing toric Preservation District pro- bid for relief, with the following e drive-up model was de-
Building, which is also occupied those who travel in and out of vided they receive site plan ap- conditions: that the site’s use be signed, he said, “to keep every-
by a deli and dry cleaners. It is lo- the state, Valk told the board the proval. limited to COVID-19 testing body safe; we don’t want to have
cated directly behind Town Hall. need for testing “has increased and that the approval ends after everybody inside [the site] be-
greatly within the last six weeks.” e Planning Board is allowing six months. cause of the pandemic.”
Dr. Randolph H. Taylor, repre- Healthy erapeutics to bypass
senting the new start-up, and the Valk also pointed to the virus’s its normal requirements based If the testing site continues to Town Engineer Joe Barbagal-
building’s landlord, Donato Set- spread through holiday gather- on the applicant’s argument that be in need, Healthy erapeutics lo pointed out that tra c “is a
tanni—along with attorney Re- ings and said that as of Dec. 9, the it wanted to open quickly due to would have to return in June to little bit of a challenge” at the
becca Valk of the White Plains “rolling average” for positive cases the sudden growing need for a the Planning Board to request an site. Worried about the impact
in Westchester was 6.1 percent. critical service. extension. on existing businesses, he asked
rm Cuddy & Feder—appeared Settanni whether he could des-
before the Planning Board at its In neighboring Putnam Coun- e Planning Board can, Dym No public hearing is planned. ignate a few spots in the rear of
regular meeting to ask for relief ty, that gure was 8.3 percent, said, grant that adjustment if it e board recommended the the building for patients to park
from the site plan approvals pro- “the highest in the region,” she while awaiting their turns.
cess. said. nds that special circumstances– zoning board also decide whether
such as a pandemic–exist and “ex- to “grant relief ” from additional Taylor, on board with the no-
e facility would occupy space Many businesses also are re- traordinary hardships may result special procedures. tion, said medical personnel are
left vacant when Chase Bank de- quiring employees who have con- from strict compliance with these “pretty exible”and can “just walk
parted two years ago. tracted COVID-19 to be tested regulations.” Taylor assured Planning Board out to the car” to administer tests.
before returning to work. members concerned about tra c
A 7-Eleven store also is wait- Board member Nancy Gerbino Board member Bruce Prince
ing in the wings for 4,500 square e proposed temporary medi- asked Valk how long the facility ow in the congested downtown claimed that a similar testing fa-
feet of space in the building; its cal o ce would conduct testing anticipated using the space. that tests would be by appoint- cility run by Caremount Medical
plan is on hold before the Plan- outside, either at the drive-thru ment only and conducted at the in Mount Kisco never seems to
ning Board. for the former bank or directly in “Well, I’d like to think we’d rear of the building. He said he draw more than one or two cars
the patient’s vehicle, Taylor told all like this pandemic to be over expects about six cars an hour and at a time. Getting the samples
Representatives of the 7-Elev- the board. sooner rather than later, but, un- it was unlikely a queue would be for a COVID test takes a few
en are “aware” of the proposed fortunately, it’s lasted a lot longer formed. minutes and appointments are
testing site and have “no objec- e interior space would be than we anticipated,” Valk said, spaced, so, Prince said of a poten-
tions, as long as it is temporary used only to store testing sup- adding that “the intent is to re- “If, at any point, we do start to tial tra c backup, “It’s really not
disturb tra c, we can just shut going to be a problem.”

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Any biohazardous materials
created at the site will be safely
removed commercially, Settanni
said.

Taylor also agreed to provide
all documentation—state per-
mits, malpractice and general li-
ability insurance—to the town
for its records.

Settanni told the board that he
knows it’s very important to not
have a negative impact on other
businesses.

“We realize that the deli and
dry cleaners are not having an
easy time” because of the pan-
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landlords, we’re going to be
watching it very carefully and
working with the doctor.”

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BUDGET that line item this year alone. District o cials, joining the on paper that we use to balance ward, on Monday, Dec. 14, Gov.
ere are education organi- Westchester Putnam School the budget, and then, at the end Andrew Cuomo warned that
FROM PAGE 1 Board Association’s ght, say of the year, those dollars are still businesses could face new shut-
zations ghting the loss of the that’s not a workable plan. there.” ey help cushion school downs, which would mean more
this size.” transportation aid, but for now, programs facing “major swings” revenue losses for the state.
It’s going to take time to nd the district is in a “holding pat- Trustee Joe Marra asked Plata- from year to year.
tern,” Platania said. nia if there were actions the board But there is a small light on the
out how much nancial pain will could take to remedy the trans- According to Crowley, 2020 scal horizon: e board Tuesday
be in icted on Somers. Portnoy suggested the district portation aid situation. “may be the rst year” the district approved the extension of the dis-
ask the community at large to has had to use them. trict’s contract with transporta-
As a result, Blanch said the dis- sign an “advocacy letter,” simi- Platania said it is best to “moni- tion providers Royal Coach Line.
trict will have to essentially devel- lar to the one sent in November, tor it”; while the district’s in good e Board of Regents, which According to Crowley, the big-
op two budgets, one with aid and asking the state for logistical, - is responsible for the general su- gest “takeaway” was that if the
one without. nancial and regulatory support nancial shape because of its re- pervision of all educational activi- district had to close its schools
should Somers ever be designated serves, or fund balance, it couldn’t ties within the state, has let it be for 20 or more consecutive days,
e state is now withholding as a COVID-19 micro-cluster. continuously handle a high level known that it wants the money Royal Coach would cut its going
aid for busing because during If it is, its schools would have to of loss in aid. districts paid for transportation rate by half. Per its contract, Royal
the early stages of the pandemic, randomly test 20 percent of stu- this year, regardless of in-person Coach and the district can back
when schools were forced to dents, teachers and sta every “It’s just not sustainable,” he attendance, to be reimbursed in out after 120 days’ notice.
close, there wasn’t “any home-to- other week to continue in-person said. 2021-2022.
school transportation,” Platania learning.
said. e district could be looking Platania’s predecessor, Ken As COVID-19 cases trend up-
at as much as a $600,000 loss on Crowley, who has retired, ex-
plained that reserves are “dollars

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Town adopts flat-tax spending plan

BY CAROL REIF Totaled up over a period of ment, now $498.8 million, is ex- appropriate more of the fund Deputy Supervisor Tom Gar-
STAFF WRITER time, that amounts to about pected to rise to $500.2 million balance to next year’s spend-
$300,000 in savings for taxpay- in 2021. ing plan. In 2020, that number rity’s pay will rise to $13,692,
e Somers Town Board last ers, Cirieco said ursday, add- was $474,517; in 2021, it will be
week adopted a 2021 budget of ing that he hoped “the public e 2021 levy is about 3.6 $672,980. up from $12,612, a di erence of
$14.8 million that not only does appreciates it.” percent, or $281,475, under the
not increase taxes, it is actually tax cap for the town, putting it Morrissey’s annual salary of $1,080, or 8.5 percent.
a tad smaller than the current e 2021 budget of at $7,845,341, exclusive of spe- $109,233 remains the same, as
spending plan. $14,819,870 is 0.43 percent, or cial districts. will the $12,612 stipends paid Details of the spending plan
$63,374, lower than the current to three of four board members. can be found on the town’s web-
“We were able to put together plan of $14,883,244. e town also planned to site, www.somersny.com; scroll
a budget with a zero tax in- down to the “News” section on
crease. It’s very important. We e 2020 tax levy of the homepage.
all got hammered with this CO- $7,563,866 remains the same in
VID pandemic,” Supervisor Rick 2021, while the 2020 tax rate of
Morrissey said ursday, Dec. 10. $15.14 per $1,000 of assessed
valuation will drop to $15.12.
Councilman Anthony Cirieco,
agreeing that the town should be is means that the owner of a
proud of all the hard work that house worth $500,000 will pay
went into keeping the numbers about “a dollar less than last year
down, pointed out that the tax in town taxes,” Finance Direc-
levy has remained well under the tor Robert Kehoe said Monday,
state cap for many years. Dec. 14.

e overall townwide assess-

The Town Board
adopted its annual
budget last week.

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Happily Opinion
Ever
After

We went dark Handmade with love

link below, if you can t it in I’ve always loved using my In my 20’s, I began buying
hands to make things for kits and learning embroidery
MAN between cat videos. I prob- myself. Gradually, I would JUST and cross stitch. I found it very
OVERBOARD ably should have put some make things and give them as JO ANN peaceful to sit and sew, and before
cats into the video, now that
RICK
MELÉN I think of it, penguins would gifts to special people. My sisters JO ANN I even found the love of my life,
FRANCELLA
have been even better. Or put would tell me that no one wanted I found a cross stitch kit with the

the word “challenge” in the ti- something I made, but I contin- following saying, Marriage: May

tle and thought of something ued to bake and stitch whenever I there be such a oneness between

In my other, other life, I’ve poisonous for people to swal- had the chance. you that when one weeps, the
been a rock & roll musician
for as far back as I can re- low during the song. at I started being creative with baked goods. I can other will taste salt. What can I say, I’m a romantic.
would have increased my hits
and made my song a hit. But imagine now what a vacation it must have been for e love of my life, Ken, turned out to be clueless

my mother when she would set up all the ingredi- about tasting salt and whenever I do cry, he heads

member. Actually a lot further it’s just me, my camcorder and ents on the kitchen table and then tell me to make for the hills. But that hasn’t stopped me from

back than that, because rock a cheap editing program, and if whatever I wanted. e sight of the our, sugar proudly displaying the framed needlepoint in my

& roll musicians can rarely re- you want to swallow anything and butter was so exciting. I realize now that this laundry room.

member back very far. It’s been poisonous, that’s hopefully not was a win-win situation. I got to bake my heart When I had my daughter, I made all of her Hal-

one of the great passions of my my fault. out, experimenting with cookies and cakes, and my loween costumes and each summer I would make

life, and as in other forms of art, To mix things up a bit I had mom got to relax for a few hours. I soon graduated us matching sundresses until she nicely asked me to

there is no better way to process my two female bandmates sing to using sour cream, food colorings and sprinkles. I stop at age 10. I understood completely.

the trials and tribulations of life in the chorus. I’ve never been was in heaven. Like many other families, our anksgiving table

than to create something that in a band with two women Since I loved being in the kitchen so much, I had less family members around it this year, and

says what normal words, such before this one and it’s a little asked if one night I could make dinner for the fam- I imagine that Christmas will be the same, but I

as “pandemics REALLY suck,” di erent than playing with ily and the next day I made surprise stu ed ham- continue to be hopeful and feel blessed for all we

cannot say. So I wrote a song the guys. With the guys, you burgers. I used mashed potatoes to stu the burg- have and all we can still do.

about it. It’s called “We Went could drop a ten-foot Steinway ers, but, the surprise was all mine when I stu ed my e day after anksgiving, my 25 year old niece,

Dark (love in the age of the grand piano out of a two-storey little sister’s hamburger with a purple lollipop, stick Kelsey, called to ask if she and her sister could take

coronavirus),” and I recorded it window straight onto the lead and all. Unfortunately, the lollipop had melted into a ride to our home so they could visit with my

in my basement on my cheap guitarist’s head, and once the the meat leaving a sticky, sugary mess and a single grandson, Drew. It was a beautiful day and we all

8-track digital recorder. I play dust had settled the drummer, white lollipop stick. Lesson learned. sat outside for a visit. My niece handed me a small

all of the instruments on the completely stunned, would say, In Jr. High School I took Home Economics package and when I opened it, I found a beautifully

recording, not because I’m such “I didn’t know we had a piano classes and the only thing I can remember learn- framed, embroidered autumn/pumpkin scene with

a great musician, but because player.” By comparison, when ing how to cook is a white sauce. Since that day, I the words, Give anks. is was such a surprise

when you tell your musician I’m in a band with two girls, I’m have never made or eaten white sauce again. What I and it really touched my heart. I love it and can’t

friends that you wrote a song the odd man out, because I’m loved about Home Ec, as we called it, was learning wait to display it each November. Hopefully our

about a highly contagious a man, and because I’m a little how to make clothes. Just a few stitches on a piece whole family can be together for the next anks-

incurable disease and you’d odd. I’ll give you an illustra- of fabric and suddenly I had a top to wear. Several giving, and I know that each time I see Kelsey’s gift

like them to come over to your tion to show you what it’s like: more stitches on a complimentary fabric and voila, I will feel a warm hug and know that it was hand-

house and play on it, you might Pretend I just killed someone, I had a pair of shorts. During the annual fashion made with love.

as well write a song about a like say, the guy who wrote the show at our school, we were able to model the

dialtone. “Kars for Kids” jingle, and I out ts we had made. [email protected]

Not to be content with that refused to confess (although in

(it’s been a long, long quar- real life I’d be kind of proud of Fun Facts Early man fabricated needles from ivory and bone and
by Jo Ann learned how to make sturdy, durable threads from plant
antine), I decided to make a that). e cops say we want you
fibers or animal sinew.
video to go with it. If you have two girls to wear a wire, and

four minutes to spare you can SEE MELEN PAGE 13
give it a listen at the YouTube

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Thursday, December 17, 2020 OPINION The Somers Record – Page 11

A cat tale

THE on the other hand, enjoyed the Chris called me and I suggested you’! Too bad we can’t warn the humans than dogs are, wanting
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Happy humbug: e one and only Scrooge

Picture an unapologetic misanthrope sympathetic characters ere is his techni- selective costume changes on stage that are
who is mad at the world, isn’t into a seamless part of the show’s ow.
empathy, and never met a man he like Bob Cratchit and cal achievement, to be
didn’t berate. At Christmastime, the season e simple set is as serviceable as it is
of spreading cheer, he’s none too happily disabled Tiny Tim— BRUCE sure, of memorizing 90 austere, and the lighting (Matt Pagliaro) is
spreading jeers. that chasten his anti- THE BLOG minutes of dialogue-as- appropriate to the generally gothic mood
hero even as they remind monologue, a formi- that has been created by director (and set
at might bring to mind a contempo- designer) Scott R. Brill, who orchestrates
rary gure or three, but, for our purposes, it the rest of us that bad BRUCE dable feat of painstaking all the elements with a sure hand and an
describes a character who came to life 177 APAR eye for dramatic stagecraft.
years ago. behavior is both unac- preparation and focus.
e show is produced by the wonder-
It was on Dec. 19, 1843, that the publi- ceptable and changeable. But there’s also the fully exuberant Pamme Jones, whose pre-
cation of Charles Dickens’s curtain speeches alone are worth the price
Actors agree that the entertaining technique of admission (no pressure, Pamme!).
“A Christmas Carol” introduced Ebene-
zer Scrooge as the archetype of a pointedly two greatest roles in the of one actor creat- “A Christmas Carol” is at Ridge eld
petty and penurious person. eater Barn Fridays and Saturdays at 8
canon are Shakespeare’s ing a conversation of p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec.
His infamous bile is on full display at 20.
Ridge eld eater Barn, where Patrick King Lear and Arthur Miller’s Willy Lo- rapid- re repartee between two or more Of course, masks are mandatory. e
Spadaccino is regaling audiences with his modi ed seating plan has a reduced num-
one-man stage adaptation of the Dickens man. In his own inimitable way, Scrooge characters. ber of tables sold as single-unit pods of
novella. (Details follow below on tickets to four seats, at $140 ($35 per seat). ey are
see in-person or streaming performances.) also is catnip for thespians. Why else When the ghost of Scrooge’s deceased spaced apart by six feet.
Tickets to watch a recorded perfor-
e well-known twist to this timeless would everyone from Lionel Barrymore to partner, Jacob Marley, shows up to apprise mance by streaming it on a digital device
tale of villainy is that, in the end, Scrooge’s are $20. For information, visit ridge eld-
petulance is alchemized into penitence and Jim Carrey essay the role (as director Scott him of the three visitations coming his theaterbarn.org.
goodness. It’s as if Dickens foretold what
later would become the obligatory happy R. Brill points out in his program notes). way, if you close your eyes, Mr. Spaddacino POSTSCRIPT
“Hollywood ending.” I streamed the performance. Because
For added measure, Mr. Spadaccino would have you believing there were two
BREAKING BAD BEHAVIOR the production is designed for a live stage
Scrooge’s guilt complex conjures ap- takes on not only Ebenezer but 24 other actors on stage. It’s a lot of fun to watch— performance, there are some minor com-
promises that attend the screen version.
paritions of past, present, and future who Dickensian characters. and hear.
deliver his comeuppance ... and, in a It may di er for others, depending on
Disneyesque coda, they all live happily ever ere e ectively are two shows in one
after. But not before Dickens dispenses SEE APAR PAGE 13
some strong doses of morality—through playing at the cabaret-style Barn (which CREATIVE TEAM

is about the coolest intimate theater space Mr. Spaddacino has a lot of technical

around). and creative support to help him bring

alive this Dickens holiday evergreen.

GOLDEN RULE e atmospheric music is composed

One show is the Dickens parable, teach- by Nick Bicat, who scored the 1984 lm

ing us it’s never too late to mend our ways; version starring George C. Scott. It is used

it takes no more e ort to be kind than to throughout here to great e ect, as are the

be cruel, to live the Golden Rule. imaginative sound e ects designed by

e other show we’re treated to is Mr. stage manager Matt Austin. Film design

Spadaccino single-handedly inhabiting a (virtual) is by Katherine Ray.

sizable cast of characters, segueing from Scrooge’s period wardrobe is colorful

one to the next smoothly, advancing the and authentic (Renee Purdy, in partner-

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FROM PAGE 12

which technology is used to
enjoy the show, but I found the
clarity of the dialogue at times
a ected by the spatial ambience
of the space, notably through my
TV speakers (so I switched to an
iPad and earbuds).

Producer Pamme Jones
explained that it’s recorded that
way by design to recreate the
theatrical aural experience at
home. Makes sense in theory. In
practice … hmm.

A few times, when stage
lighting is dimmed for e ect,
the screen picture is darker than
would be the case for a live audi-
ence in the theater.

None of that, though, dims the
credit and gratitude that is due
Ridge eld eater Barn for its
timely ingenuity and enterprise
in bringing live professional
theater out of the wings and back
on stage during this otherwise
humbug of a holiday season.

God bless them, and us,
everyone.

Note: While we’re on the
subject, a 60-minute solo show,
“Mr. Dickens Tells a Christmas
Carol,” with Michael Muldoon
in the title role, is being pre-
sented, in the Bronx, for live
audiences by M&M Performing
Arts through Dec. 20. For infor-
mation, visit bartowpellmansion-
museum.org.

Bruce Apar is a writer, actor,
consultant, and community
volunteer. He can be reached at
[email protected]; 914-275-6887.























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To advertise in The Somers Record, call Brett Freeman Boy Scouts 7p or 7:30p. e perfect event for munity. It will be held via Zoom
at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected].
social distancing, since everyone on Sundays January 17 and 31,

Somers Troop 376 would like stays in their car! During this dif- and February 14 and 28, 10-

to invite all interested children cult year we feel it is even more 11:15AM. To register, please

ages 10 years and older ( fth important for us to recognize the email [email protected].

grade and up) to attend one of hardworking residents who illu- e synagogue also invites

our Troop Weekly Meetings to minate our great town. As usual, members of the community to

learn about the BSA Scouting there will be awards and prizes “Essence of Shabbat,” an inspir-

Program. We meet on Tuesdays for home lighting creativity, so ing monthly Shabbat event. Par-

at the Somers Community Cen- enter and vote online at www. ticipants will enjoy a new, creative

ter at 34 Hillandale Rd. York- IlluminateSomers.com. Dur- and contemplative Jewish Re-

town Heights, NY. (Shenorock). ing registration, don’t forget to newal Shabbat morning practice,

No prior experience is required. choose a charity you want to il- highlighting the essential prayers

For more information contact luminate also! and Torah reading. e service

Scoutmaster Andy Cheung at Hebrew will be led by the musical team of
[email protected]. Rabbi Shoshana Leis and Rabbi

Illuminate Somers Congregation Ben Newman. e service will be
of Somers held the fourth Saturday of every
month, from 10-11am. Email

Covid isn’t stopping the Somers [email protected] for the

Lions Club from planning its an- Hebrew Congregation of Zoom link.

nual Illuminate Somers Home Somers has launched a class Northern Westchester’s only

Lighting Competition and (this entitled “Jewish Ethics for Be- Reconstructionist synagogue,

year contact-less) Parade of wildered Times.” Led by Rabbi Hebrew Congregation of Somers

Lights. e parade will be held Shoshana Leis, the class is a draws members from Somers,

tomorrow, Friday, Dec 18th. In Jewish ethics spiritual workout Yorktown, North Salem, Ma-

an attempt to spread out tra c, and discussion, a rming core hopac and Goldens Bridge. Re-

please sign up for a parade depar- Jewish values in an inclusive constructionists approach Juda-

ture time. Options are 6p, 6:30p, and respectful learning com- ism with deep consideration of

the past and a passion to relate it

SCHNEIDER to the present, and have originat-
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TRUNK William Shakespeare els and physical condition; be- sure the least possible contact Department of Social Ser-
FROM PAGE 26
For more information on ginners welcome. Toni Russo, with others for both the donor vices Commissioner Kevin

how to join the Zoom read- MS, RN AHN-BC, RYT-220, and the donee while still al- McGuire said: “Westchester’s

appreciate the added monetary ings, visit eSchoolHous- a leader in NWH’s Integrative lowing for the drive to go on. foster families are eternally

value that the “Black Friday” e eater.org. Medicine Team will lead the County Executive George grateful to those who have sup-

Free virtual eventsgift cards o er. ey’re fantas- workshop. Latimer said: “While we face ported the drive over the last

tic presents for the golfers on Register at: https://nwh- a holiday season like no other 15 years. We look forward to

your holiday list.” in December chairyoga.eventbrite.com in our lifetimes, it is impor- another successful – albeit dif-
e county’s golf courses tant to still take time to re- ferent – e ort.”
e following are from Help Lift the Spirits member those less fortunate
are Maple Moor in White Gift cards to local Westches-

Plains; Saxon Woods in Northern Westchester Hospi- in our community while still ter businesses are preferred but
ensuring safety protocols are all age appropriate gift cards
of Foster ChildrenScarsdale; Mohansic in Yor- tal’s Center for Healthy Liv-

ktown Heights; Hudson Hills ing. For a full list of upcoming As many of our families followed. is holiday gift are welcomed. e drive is also

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and Dunwoodie, both in Yon- visit Eventbrite.com. All pro- son, Westchester County Ex- nity. I once again thank DSS - check can be made payable

kers. grams are o ered virtually. ecutive George Latimer and for their tireless e orts on to: “Westchester Child Welfare

Holiday golf gift cards can Chair Yoga: the Department of Social behalf of Westchester’s foster Holiday Fund”

be purchased at all Westches- Monday, December 7, 14, Services (DSS) is asking for children.” Gift Cards and questions

ter County golf courses No- 21, 28 from 11am to Noon, your help to lift the spirits of e Holiday Gift Drive has can be directed to:

vember 16 through December live over Zoom the County’s foster children. provided gifts for the children Barbara M. Sabater

31. One of the gentlest forms DSS is announcing that they DSS serves for the last 15 years Program Coordinator of

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Women of Westchester show on display

WOW show runs through Feb. 6 at CB Gallery

CB Gallery, Katonah’s cut- Art & Design in Ann Arbor, material. e wood, for me, is ways looking to dress up build- “I am always hunting for inter-

ting-edge contemporary art I desperately wanted to master now a line in space created by ings and make them pretty be- esting illustrations and papers

gallery, is pleased to announce photography but was impatient hundreds of smaller pieces of fore they are town down.” to incorporate in my pieces

its next exhibition of a group with the logistical challenges. wood jointed together to create Rachel White and I begin each work with an

show by seven local artists in- e spark happened once I re- one sculpture. “ Eiferman says After graduating from the initial image and add others

cluding Carol Bouyoucos, Me- alized what I could accomplish Her in uences are many: from College of Creative Stud- which are often unrelated in

gan Cedro, Loren Eiferman, digitally. I love the immediacy 13th century Persian carpets to ies in Detroit, MI undergrad subject matter, always with the

Vanessa Smith, Rachel White of the transformation, but it’s the mysterious crop circles that and Alfred University gradu- intent to compose a piece with

and Audrey Zinman. a constant challenge to use appear in the U.K. every spring ate school, Katonah resident an eye towards color harmony

“WOW!” is a show com- the technology to enhance na- and summer each sculpture is Rachel White embarked on a and spatial relationships both

prised of photographs by Carol ture and not dominate it,” said a new geometry that works on journey in the beauty industry in relation to each individual

Bouyoucos, paintings by Megan Bouyoucos. many di erent levels where working for Estee Lauder and element and the object itself.”

Cedro, sculptures by Loren Ei- Megan Cedro numbers and numerology, inter- Tom Ford. Now back on the Her scissors are her paintbrush

ferman, paintings, photography After graduating from the connections, science and color all art scene her current work is her magical pieces are often

and sculpture by Vanessa Smith, Art Institute of Fort Lauder- have a place and relate together an investigation in mark mak- functional and meant to be

paintings By Rachel White and dale, Cedro moved to New York in a new pattern and dimension. “ ing and color study. Her cur- used and enjoyed.

decoupage by Audrey Zinman. to work in the fashion industry. Vanessa Smith rent process is a balance of CB Gallery will begin showing

“I’m so happy with the wide Currently living in Bedford, Longtime Bedford resident conscious control of where to Women of Westchester WOW!

range of artwork in this show”, Cedro’s work is a combination Smith is an accomplished place a mark while allowing with an opening reception by ap-

Christopher Brescia, owner of of fashion, melancholy and love painter with over 25 solo and the material to speak for them- pointment on Friday, December

CB Gallery says, “ ese are some of nature. “I grew up obsessing group shows, including a suc- selves. “I was looking for a way 18. Refreshments will be served.

of the most creative and hardest over fashion magazines and cessful show at the CB Gallery, to make a mark without a paint Gallery walk in hours are

working women on the art scene models” Cedro says, “and for Katonah, N.Y., April 2019. On brush and came across a dry- Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.;

right now and I’m so lucky to me, my main subject is a girl the heels of painting two build- wall tool and ran with it.” ursdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fri-

have them in a group show.” that constantly evolves as I do.” ings this summer called LOVE Audrey Zinman day 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 11

Carol Bouyoucos Loren Eiferman IT WHILE ITS HERE, Van- Audrey Zinman describes a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays noon

“I always wanted to be an e SUNY Purchase gradu- essa will be displaying small her decoupage technique as to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

artist,” Mt. Kisco resident ate has developed her unique sculptural houses, photos and “painting with paper”. “ e For more information, please

Carol Bouyoucos explains. way of working in wood for small paintings all based on her power of images has always visit CB Gallery on Facebook and

“Growing up in Ohio and at- over 25 years, “I’ve come to a recent projects. “ e art of im- intrigued me and decoupage Instagram @cbartgallery or con-

tending school at the Univer- comfortable level and under- permanence is something that o ers the perfect medium to tact Christopher at artgallerycb@

sity of Michigan’s School of standing of working with my really inspires me and I’m al- express myself,” Zinman says, gmail.com or 917-520-3234.

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HGAR presents donation to Feeding Westchester

e Hudson Gateway REAL- PHOTO COURTESY OF HGAR
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sociation of REALTORS, recent- Westchester; Bonnie Koff, HG Realtor Foundation Fundraising Committee Chair; Kathy Kane and Sander Koudijs, HG Realtor Foundation.
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and distributes food and resources ble almost 60,000 “BackPacks” of members of the communities we the Bronx and Manhattan. It is
to feed people who are hungry in child-friendly meals. Each pack work in,the Hudson Gateway RE- e Hudson Gateway Asso- the second largest REALTOR
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Sports

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT – ASHLEY MOON

Somers sprinter graduates early to play college soccer

BY BRIAN

MARSCHHAUSER
SPORTS EDITOR

After starring for Somers

High School in winter and

spring track, record-breaking

senior Ashley Moon, who also

played club soccer, is graduat-

ing early to get a jumpstart on

her collegiate career. Moon

has chosen to play soccer at

the University of Pittsburgh.

As a sprinter for the Somers

High School track team,

Moon broke eight school

records. She has also been PHOTO COURTESY OF SOMERS SCHOOLS
named Sprinter of the Year Ashley Moon will play soccer at the University of Pittsburgh, a Division
every year, qualifying for states 1 school.

twice and nationals once.

You have excelled in both cer coach, Anthony Ferraro, a great head start for my rst

soccer and track during your or my soccer trainer, Amanda full soccer season in the fall.

athletic career. Do you have DeCosta. Amanda constantly Do you know what you will

a favorite sport? Has one pushes me to be the best that study in college?

helped with your success in I can be at all times and is one I am on the path to study

the other? of my biggest inspirations. physical therapy at the Uni-

My favorite sport is de - Anthony has taught me how versity of Pittsburgh.

nitely soccer, but I feel that to respect all of my peers and What’s your favorite place

track has helped me tremen- improved my defensive abili- to eat locally and what is

dously, especially for soccer. It ties to prepare me for my col- your go-to order?

has improved my stamina as lege career. My favorite meal would

well as my speed. What is your proudest mo- de nitely be the Tony Dan-

How old were you when ment as a Somers student- za from Bliss in Mahopac

you started running and athlete? (Cheeseburger sandwiched

playing soccer? Do you have One of my proudest mo- between two grilled cheeses).

any early memories of when ments as Somers student-ath- What is something about

you started? lete is de nitely beating my yourself people would be FILE PHOTO/ROB DIANTONIO

I started running freshman longtime track rival at Arling- surprised to learn? Ashley Moon holds eight school records at Somers.

year of high school and I start- ton High School to qualify for I like to play video games,

ed playing soccer when I was 4 states! such as Call of Duty, with my

years old. When I was little, I Do you have any pre-race dad and brother. is TikTok because I know that If I am having a bad game

would play soccer outside with or pre-match rituals? What is your favorite spot I will always nd a funny or or meet, I focus on something

my dad and brother. I would I usually eat a lot of protein to vacation? Where is some- relatable video to watch! that I can do to help my team

also race my brother down my and carbs the night before to where you have not visited Where is your favorite win which allows me to block

driveway, which contributed give myself energy to ensure yet but would like to in the place to run? out distractions.

to my determination to win that I can perform at my best. future? My favorite place to run is If you could offer one piece

races. Why did you accept the My favorite place to vaca- around my neighborhood be- of advice to younger athletes

Who has had the biggest opportunity to graduate tion is Hershey Park because cause there are a lot of hills what would it be?

impact on your career so far? early and attend Pittsburgh I love the rollercoasters and and it helps me to improve my To achieve your goals, you

What did this person do to this winter? What sports will the chocolate factory there. I endurance. need to be self-motivated. e

influence you? you play in college? would also love to visit Japan. How do you adjust your motivation shouldn’t come

I think that the person who I am choosing to graduate What is the go-to app on game when you are not from your parents or coaches;

had the biggest impact on my early and attend Pittsburgh in your phone and why? performing at the level you you need to want it for your-

career is either my current soc- January because it will give me My go-to app on my phone know you can? self.

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