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CLASSIFIEDS 31 HEALTH & WELLNESS 18 LIESURE 25 OBITUARIES 26 OPINION 10 TOWN CROSSING 4 SPORTS 22 Bedford & Lewisboro Celebrations pg 6 PRIDE MONTH PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT #992 VOL. 6 NO. 50 JUNE 20 – JULY 2, 2024 Visit News.HalstonMedia.com for the latest news. BY TOM BARTLEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER Retiring Schools Superintendent Andrew Selesnick kicked off a celebration earlier this month of milestones reached by 30 other staff members of the KatonahLewisboro School District. “Whether you are earning tenure tonight or retiring,” he said, “please know how grateful we are, how grateful the entire KLSD community is and how fortunate we feel that you are with us tonight, that you have given our students so many years of your devoted service—or will give, we hope, so many devoted years—and we know our students are lucky to grow up among all of you.” Speaking at the school board’s June 6 meeting, the outgoing superintendent noted that the night’s celebration included teachers, teacher assistants, custodians, nurses, school psychologists, members of the clerical staff, speech language therapists and an assistant principal. “Tonight, there’s no distinction between the titles,” Selesnick said. “We are all equal parts of KLSD and the community that nurtures our students so very well—a community in which every one of the honorees tonight is equally important.” Along with retirees and tenure recipients, the school board also recognized with proclamations the service of two of its members: the board’s vice president, Elana Shneyer, stepping down after three years, and Shayna Kar, who wraps up her year as student trustee at the June 20 meeting. Selesnick was among the retirees, stepping down after nine years at the KLSD helm to become executive director of the Tri-State Consortium of some 50 high-performing, metro-area school districts. On June 14, it was announced that Dr. Raymond Blanch, formally of the Somers Central School District, will be assuming the role of KLSD Superintendent in July. The superintendent was saluted by KLSD’s assistant superintendents, Lisa Herlihy (business), Neill Alleva (human resources), Julia Drake (curriculum) and Alexandra Casabona (student support) as well as school board President Julia Hadlock. By turns, they depicted a calm, deliberate leader, his door always open, his counsel and direction well thoughtExcellence in education KLSD honors retirees and tenure recipients Among the KLSD retirees honored for their service were Ramiro Vahos, Andrew Selesnick, Henriette Kutscher, Holly Kellogg, Anna Loeb, Lynn Swee, Mary Mullaney and Linda Kirshenbaum. PHOTO: TOM BARTLEY SEE KLSD PAGE 8 On Friday, June 14, the Board of Education announced that it has unanimously identified Dr. Raymond Blanch to be the next superintendent of Katonah-Lewisboro Schools, succeeding Andrew Selesnick. The Board will formally appoint Dr. Blanch at its next meeting on June 20, and there will be a community reception prior to the meeting. Dr. Blanch will join the district on July 15. “Dr. Blanch inspires the full confidence of the Board, and we enthusiastically welcome him as the superintendent of Katonah-Lewisboro Schools,” said Board President Julia Hadlock. “We were impressed by his experience as a superintendent and his thoughtful leadership. He is committed to being accessible, visible and approachable. Colleagues describe him as an excellent listener and communicator who keeps student growth and success as the priority—all qualities identified by our community in the Leadership Profile report.” Before this appointment, Dr. Blanch was superintendent of schools for the Somers Central School District since July 2010. He has been a teacher and leader in public education since 1994. Dr. Blanch earned a B.S.  in elementary education from the State University of New Blanch named new KLSD superintendent SEE BLANCH PAGE 29 Mount Kisco - 4-bedroom, 3 bathroom 1,966 sf A Private Retreat Close to Town - The perfect blend of convenience and tranquility in this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3 full bath home situated on a picturesque and private acre. Nestled in a quiet country neighborhood, yet just minutes from town, train & highways. Off ered at $775,000 #UGottaHaveHope HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Just Listed

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Your Neighbor Your Neighbor THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 3 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, Ira Berger hedged on the left side of his brain. “I was attracted to physics and science because it has an equal sign,” said the Goldens Bridge resident. Everything quantifiable, he actually became a physicist on a nuclear submarine. But in the late 60s he embarked on a career change and studied on the stoop, so to speak. “I learned photography on the university of the street,” said Berger, and eventually, he become a regular contributor for publications like People and Star Magazine. Of course, he had to take the road more traveled first. “In those days after Sputnik, anybody who had a pulse got a job,” the former scientist remembered. In turn, his heart was really pounding on July 20, 1969. “I got to watch the first guys walk on the moon from underwater,” said Berger. Mundane was more like it, though, and writing instruction manuals essentially summed up the daily regimen of most days in the field. “My take on engineering was about 2% of the people did 98% of the thinking, and I was among the people who made sure there were enough pencils,” he joked. So, the inevitable came due. “The best highlight of my career was quitting my job,” Berger said. The moment was right too. “There was a 60s vibe at the time,” he recalled. “Do what you want to do.” Onto the neighborhood, he matriculated a degree. “I looked at people’s work, and if I thought something was good, I tried to define what was good about it,” Berger clarified. “Then I tried to implement that in my work, and if something didn’t come out, I would ask questions.” Once ready, he started shopping his portfolio and got some straightforward advice. “If we want a story on Telly Savalas or Jackie O, we have staff to do that. But if you want to get something in, find your own story,” Berger relayed. So the novice broke in with a few, ‘where are they now stories,’ and high-ho Silver, he found a good one. Berger was able to track down Jay Silverheels, who play TV’s Tonto. The actor didn’t stray far from the work that brought fame either. “He became a jockey,” Berger revealed. Another find was Jerry Mahoney, but he went a pretty long distance from the ventriloquism that made him a star. “He patented an artificial heart and did work with solar energy,” said Berger, “He was one of those geniuses who was good at everything.” With a few in the bag, Berger was on his way. “Editors would trust me, and I was able to get assignments,” he said. From there, he strung on with Star Magazine. In 1976, one of his first shoots made him feel like his new calling came from above. “She was so pretty, I was wondering, do I pay them for this or are they going to pay me,” Berger said of Shelly Hack of Charlie’s Angels. Even better, the starlet told him that he was the nicest photographer she ever met. But Berger learned that lip service was more likely. “Robin Leech was on the staff, and he burst my bubble,” Berger recalled. “They say it to everyone.” Almost a decade as a contributor, clicks were a long way from catching on. “In those days Star was selling 3.5 million copies a week, and they were happy to send me anywhere on the east coast,” he revealed. Dolly Parton, Joe Namath, Andy Warhol, Annie Lennox, Willie Mays and Brooke Shields are among the names he photographed, and best-case scenario, Berger would get the chance to put some formal training to use. He took a class called Psychological Portraiture with Philipe Halsman. With what’s known about the subject, the idea is to elicit expressions though conversations that tell the story you want, Berger explained. Time didn’t always permit, though. “Sometimes you go there, and you get only three minutes,” he joked. “You find a nice corner of the room where there isn’t an antennae sticking out of his head and no potato chip bags on the floor.” Standard stuff, the basics also included darkrooms, and any photographer knew what it meant if a crucial shoot was overexposed. “There would be dead bodies out there,” he deadpanned. Ultimately, he would get a live one that precipitated his move to People. Star was bought by David Pecker, who is now tied to the Donald Trump hush money trial. “He was a rascal and did all the cash and kill stuff,” Berger revealed. Although, it was the magazine’s move to Florida that put Berger in motion for the better. Berger did the Star Tracks column for People and loved his colleagues. He couldn’t always say the same for his subjects, though. “Pete Rose wasn’t nice to anyone but his son, because his son could play baseball,” said Berger of the Philadelphia Phillie. Anyone else was out of play, according to Berger. “This included the rest of his family,” he lamented. Eventually adding staff editor to his duties, he retired on a Friday in 2010 and was back freelancing on Monday. Two years with the title, Berger would make his official exit. “Now, I’m retired, retired,” he said. Still, his camera remains ready, and his current focus is on the Chabad Orthodox Jews of Crown Heights. The result is a book called “The Bell in the Crown” in which photography and accompanying prose provide an inside look at their way of life. On the other hand, the chance to ease back has not lowered his standards. For every five photos published, there are 40 that didn’t work, he said of the long-time work. But the numbers for his career definitely add up. “That’s what helped pay for the condo in Goldens Bridge,” he concluded. 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BEDFORD ROAD SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC ©2024 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC BY TOM BARTLEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER Town lawmakers have gone back to the drawing board on gasoline-powered leaf blowers, juggling competing pleas by landscapers, homeowners and, not incidentally, their own parks department chief. Under a noise clampdown voted into law two years ago, the machines had been permitted to sound their unmistakable roar for only two weeks this fall. But that stringent new limit anticipated the future availability of more-muscular but far quieter battery-powered blowers. Supervisor Ellen Calves now concedes that the 2022 law made a “very optimistic” projection, looking “way out in 2024,” to forecast advances in battery technology. “We’re not where we thought we were going to get to,” Calves acknowledged at the Town Board’s June 4 meeting, kicking off more than an hour’s discussion of less-restrictive dates for gas-propelled cleanup and its environmental and health impact. In a one-sided public hearing, most residents largely opposed any wholesale retreat from this fall’s scheduled reduction to a two-week window, differing only on just how much time—if any— the machines should be allowed to operate. A town task force in 2018 had urged an outright ban on internal-combustion leaf blowers. The Town Board at that time decided only to restrict the permitted hours for their operation. None of today’s board members was serving in 2018. Instead, in 2022 they voted stricter restrictions on the machines’ use. “We all know that the gas-powered leaf blowers are toxic,” Councilwoman Bobbi Bittker said at the most recent meeting. “They’re terrible; the noise is terrible.” Fiona Mitchell, who cochaired the citizen task force, still challenges any need for the blowers. “Just because leaves fall,” she told the public hearing, “doesn’t mean they have to be picked up. . . . We’ve become so obsessed with cleaning everything.” Helene Kopal, the other cochair, also spoke, saying, “Now we have good public policy and I’d hate to see that rolled back.” Peter Kuniholm, a task force member, said of any rollback, “I see no reason to do this.” Gas leaf blowers, he insisted, are not needed. In 2022, the current board adopted a stepped-down schedule limiting the number of months/ weeks the gas leaf blowers could be used. This fall’s window was only supposed to be two weeks, and that drew pushback from the gas blowers’ users. Moreover, the limited window drew significant—perhaps key— resistance internally. “The No. 1 reason this [rollback] even came up is because of our parks department and their need to do their work,” Councilwoman Stephanie McCaine noted. Chris Soi, the parks and recreation superintendent, attended the June 4 meeting via Zoom. He reiterated his view that the scheduled two-week, Nov. 7 to 21, time frame was insufficient. With three town parks and acres more municipal property to maintain, Soi called for continuing the same two-month window—Oct. 15 to Dec. 15—the department followed last season. Still “struggling to find measurables” to quantify just how much time he needed to get the job done using gas blowers, the parks chief suggested gathering data in the upcoming season and conducting a “review early next year.” Calves said that parks workers are “moving to electric very aggressively” but that “there is still a great amount of work to be done.” The supervisor emphasized a continuing need for public education on leaf-blower strategy and police enforcement of the town code now in place. “It is still a huge lift to try to make sure people are complying with the law,” she said. “Some people are complying,” Calves acknowledged, “and some people are completely ignoring it.” The board, still trying to define an acceptable fall window for the gas-fired machines, bypassed its next meeting date and instead set July 16 to resume the public hearing on the issue. 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PAGE 6 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR This weekend, Lewisboro Town Park will once again be the site of a proud celebration of unity and love. On Saturday, June 22, Pride in the Park returns for its fourth year as part of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Organizers are looking forward to an even bigger turnout than last year, with a full schedule of events set for the afternoon. Festivities kick off at 2 p.m. with Drag Queen Story Time with Cicatrix, presented in collaboration with the Lewisboro Library. Cicatrix will be returning to the Lewisboro Pride event for the third year, and will be braving an injury to be a part of the celebration. “She broke her ankle earlier, and the doctor cleared her to do one Pride event this year,” explains Rachel Simon, Executive Director of Triangle Community Center. “And Lewisboro is the one she’s going to do, so we’re very excited. She’s bedazzling her scooter and boot to join us.” At 3 p.m., the community favorite Pet Pride Parade returns, with prizes being awarded to the best dressed pets. Organizers noted that while only dogs were part of the show last year, all manner of pets are welcome to participate. After, there will be a flag ceremony with Andrés CastilloQuintana and Bruno Villazhiñay-Matute at 3:30 p.m., and a drag show featuring Cicatrix and Susan? at 4 p.m. In addition, there will be tables from local organizations including ArtsWestchester, Circle Care Center, Leonard-Litz LGBTQ foundation, The Loft LGBTQ+ Community Center, ArtsMobile Workshops, and food from Ben & Jerry’s, Wrappers Delight, Crazy TacoMex, and Poké Motion Food Truck. While organizers and attendees anxiously await the Pride event on June 22, recent activity within the community has proved troubling. In addition to the issue of the placement of a Pride flag at the Lewisboro Town House that was raised at a recent Town Board meeting (see article on page 7), Pride in the Park organizers claim that more than 40 signs promoting the event were stolen throughout the community in recent weeks. “It’s disappointing that signs have been removed from both private and public property,” says Rachel Simon. “Having queer visibility and support here is so vital and I know that Pride in the Park and the work of the Lewisboro LGBTQIA+ task force will continue and be even stronger as we host our forth annual event.” Pride in the Park begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at Lewisboro Town Park, located on Route 35 in South Salem. For event updates, check Lewisboro Celebrates Pride on Facebook. Lewisboro readies for Pride in the Park BY TOM BARTLEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER A rainbow flag, emblematic of LGBTQ pride, will fly its colors over Bedford town hall throughout June, the community’s fifth annual reaffirmation of its commitment to inclusion. Under a bright blue sky, more than 75 people gathered on June 1 to see the flag-raising and hear their neighbors, local officials and others speak. The flag, Supervisor Ellen Calves said in her weekly newsletter, symbolizes the town’s promise to recognize and respect all people, without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity. “The symbol reminds us of the ongoing fight for equal rights and that everyone should feel they belong in Bedford,” she said.     Bedford celebrates Pride Month Two Harvey School students, eighthgrader Giulia Muenzen of Katonah, and sophomore Maya Taub of Bedford, spoke at the ceremony. Councilwoman Bobbi Bittker, who organized the Saturday morning observance, addresses the Town Hall throng. PHOTOS COURTESY OF LISA BURKE/ TOWN OF BEDFORD Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Do you know what the cost of your long-term care will be if you are not eligible for Medicaid?

JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 7 BY ROB SAMPLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER At the June 10 Lewisboro Town Board meeting, two very different aspects of the municipal code came under scrutiny. One concerned which flags can be displayed at the Lewisboro Townhouse and where, while the second provision concerned building permits that fail to complete certificates of occupancy (COs). In recent years the Town of Lewisboro has added the widely used Pride flag to express solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. Besides the U.S., New York, and Pride flags, the Lewisboro Townhouse bears the flags of Ukraine and Israel, both intended to express solidarity with those nations in their current conflicts. However, the latter two flags are mounted to small poles on the Townhouse lawn, not on the flagpole attached to the building. Board member Andrea Rendo called for a clearer policy on where flags are allocated space. “There’s been some buzz on social media about someone who may have heard or thought they heard me demand to have the Pride flag removed from the townhouse,” said Rendo. “When the Ukrainian flag was flown on the lawn it wasn’t to show that we were supporting the Ukrainian government over that of the United States. Instead, it was put on our front lawn in support of those suffering as a result of the invasion from Russia. When we placed the Israeli flag out there it was not in support of the Israeli government over that of our own but rather initially in support of all those suffering as a result of the invasion.” “The Pride flag also represents people who have been outcast and who have suffered in the history of the United States as well as all over the world,” Rendo added. “I’ve have always said the same thing: no flag other than the United States flag, the New York flag and the prisoners of war flag should be displayed on municipal buildings – but if flags and banners for causes are important enough to be displayed, then they should be displayed in the same manner: on the vast front lawn that we are so lucky to have at this townhouse. I hope that puts to rest some of the concerns that you all have – but I never, ever said to take the Pride flag down and toss it aside.” Flag policy is usually a municipal decision, and the Pride flag isn’t the only non-U.S. or nonstate flag to elicit controversy about where it should be placed. In next-door Connecticut, the town of Wethersfield recently voted not to display the police Thin-Blue Line flag to honor a fallen state trooper who lived there, which sparked an outcry. The Pride flag had plenty of supporters at the June 10 meeting – on the Town Board itself and among the people who spoke in the public comments portion of the meeting. Deputy Town Supervisor Mary Shah read a long list of state government buildings that fly the Pride flag for the month of June, including Empire State Plaza and the executive mansion in Albany. “The Pride flag and LGBTQ+ is not just a cause – it’s a statement of our philosophy, and our inclusivity,” noted Jane Emmer of South Salem. Anne Schneider of Lake Waccabuc said she was saddened to learn that approximately 50 lawn signs, advertising the town’s June 22 “Pride in the Park” event on June 22, had disappeared. “There is an atmosphere of vandalism, and I would say hatred and dislike,” said Schneider. “The flag should not be an issue – it’s not representing a country; it’s representing members of our community.” “The raising of the Pride flag, the lawn signs, and the townwide Pride event collectively demonstrate that Lewisboro is a town of inclusion, acceptance and most important, safety for all residents – and I think that’s something that should be considered above other issues,” said Vista’s Lisa Burke. “I would also like to suggest that the board consider a policy where community members can’t come and speak about somebody individually. The level of professionalism and decorum has deteriorated. It’s really important that the Town Board set the tone.” On Zoom, Simone O’Connor from South Salem took issue with that call. “In public comment we’re allowed to bring up town issues,” she O’Connor. “Now we’re being told that you have to speak a certain way by other people who don’t like what’s being said? That is controlling speech.” The building-permit kerfuffle stemmed from a recent purchase of a built-in generator by Paul Protomastro for his South Salem home. When he sought a building permit to install it, he learned that a 2013 project at his house had never received the necessary certificate of occupancy. When the town’s building inspector arrived at his house in 2013 to conduct the final inspection and issue the C.O., nobody was home. The matter lay dormant for 11 years as a result. “I don’t think it’s ideal for a town not to follow up on their permits…I was not trying to deceive anyone,” said Protomastro. “I’m not asking to for special treatment: I’m trying to figure out what do we do with people that are trying to comply and fall through the cracks.” Rendo noted that every permit involves three parties: the town, the contractor, and the homeowner. “I don’t know what the answer is but … at the very least I don’t think Mr. Protomastro should be held responsible for all three,” she said. “I think he’s entitled to some sort of deduction.” Lewisboro board ponders Pride flag protocol SEE FLAG PAGE 29 The Heart of New York Pizza and Italian-American Cuisine Lives On $ 3 OFF Any Large Pizza Additional toppings extra. Must present coupon in order to receive discount. Offers cannot be combined. La Familia Katonah 914-232-8027 - Limited time offer. Expires: July 31, 2024. 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PAGE 8 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 A number of local students have been recognized for their academic achievements at schools across the country! Dean’s List Hofstra University Max Edelman James Madison University Guliana Claro Le Moyne College Nicholas Panaro Salve Regina University Sofia Doukakis Hannah Maguire University of Rhode Island Emma Hinkley Mark Khorram Jordan May Evan Mazzola Zachary Nyikos Worcester Polytechnic Institute Matthew Gomes Sacred Heart Greenwich Sacred Heart Greenwich, an all-girls, independent, Catholic school, celebrated the graduation of its 175th class at a commencement ceremony on Friday, June 7. Katonah’s Avery Kim was named as the Class of 2024’s salutatorian, and will be attending Cornell University in the fall. Do you have a scholar that you would like to recognize in an upcoming issue? Let us know by emailing [email protected] Celebrating our scholars! KLSD FROM PAGE 1 out. “Every day,” Drake said, “the four of us can confidently walk into Andrew’s office and convey any number of puzzling and vexing issues that lack a clear solution.” In those conversations, she noted, “Andrew maintains a penchant for asking thought-provoking questions and offering encouragement to pause, reflect and think. ‘Don’t rush, don’t rush,’” Drake quoted Selesnick as saying. “‘Let’s think carefully about this.’” Selesnick had to stand only feet from the lectern as speakers showered him with accolades. “I know he hates this,” Hadlock observed, taking her turn at the microphone, “so it’s kind of fun.” She then went on to tell him, “Kindness, humility, thoughtfulness, engaging in trust, joy and love have been the tenets of your leadership. And on behalf of a grateful community, we thank you very much for your service.” Tenure Recipients John Jay High School Rebecca Davidson, guidance Jared Henderson, music teacher Kristen Lowe, art teacher Kaitlyn McCarthy, social studies teacher Barbara Spanos, science teacher John Jay Middle School Diana Basilone, teaching assistant Nathalie Dembele, French teacher Peter Iannarelli, special education Madison Olsen, psychologist Tyler Sayre, physical education Increase Miller  Elementary School Paula DeFrancesco, special education Donna Dooley, general education Candice Lee, ENL teacher Michael Weschler, assistant principal Katonah Elementary School Erin Davies, special education Laura Hansen, teaching assistant Ashleigh Sledzinski, special education Meadow Pond Elementary School Nancy Earley, teaching assistant Sarah Altieri, special education Retirees KLSD Andrew Selesnick, superintendent of schools Michael Gelfer, elementary music Linda Kirshenbaum, elementary music John Jay High School Jennifer Keegan, special education Henriette Kutscher, French teacher Diana McLoughlin, senior office assistant, guidance George Mikell, head custodian Ramiro Vahos, custodian John Jay Middle School Holly Kellogg, art teacher Anna Loeb, math teacher Mary Mullaney, nurse Katonah Elementary School Lynn Swee, special education Pre-K Program Rolls Out A state-funded prekindergarten program for 4-year-olds will accommodate 16 youngsters, chosen by lot, in a one-year pilot project, KLSD Superintendent Andrew Selesnick announced at the school board’s June 6 meeting. A full-day program, it will be tuition-free during the yearlong test, to run from September to next June. “It is possible that it may grow from there in the future,” the superintendent said. Youngsters accepted into the program will attend the Country Childrens Center in South Salem. “ To apply, go to klschools. org/prekindergarten. The application window was set at June 7 through 24. The state, Selesnick said, “mandates that when a district has limited spots available it must fill those spots through a randomized lottery system.” For more information and to apply to be entered into the district’s prekindergarten lottery, visit  klschools. org/prekindergarten. Emails were being sent to district parents, Selesnick said, alerting them to the application window open through June 24. Our Location: 294 Katonah Ave, Katonah NY, 10536 Contact Us: P: (914) 895-6505 F: (914) 401-9667 We’re Open: Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 7 PM Sat: 9 AM – 5 PM Sun: CLOSED ALL NEW, LOCALLY-OWNED & OPERATED! Your Hometown Community Pharmacy Doing Things The Katonah Way. Opened in March 2024 in Katonah, New York, the team at Katonah Way Pharmacy has been a staple of the community for over 25 years with prescriptions, gifts, cards and more! Meet Our Pharmacist The face behind Katonah Way Pharmacy’s success Our pharmacist Theresa Giannone, RPH has been a member of the Katonah community for over 25 years. Prescriptions | Vaccines | Health & Beauty | Gifts | Cards Stop by today and say hello! katonahwaypharmacy.com

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PAGE 10 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 Opinion 2 TRACKS BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Katonah-Lewisboro Times or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2024 Halston Media, LLC “Every dog dies. Not every dog really lives.” -Possibly said by William Wallace if he had a dog There are a ton of posts memorializing dogs on social media. While I often reply with my condolences, I sometimes quickly skip over them when I want to avoid contemplating the mortality of my own pup. On May 30, my dog’s inevitable mortality caught up with him. That night, my brother Jonathan, also an animal lover, shared his spiritual reaction to my dog’s passing. We both discussed the uncomplicated relationships that we have with our furry family members and the simple symbiotic connections as evidence of some sort of spiritual reality. Our dogs don’t judge us. They don’t care about our finances or our appearances, and funny enough, I’m convinced that they probably prefer imperfect hygiene. Dogs aren’t passive-aggressive and they don’t play family politics. If a dog is jealous, he won’t beat around the bush; he’ll immediately tell you. All a dog wants is food, a game of fetch and a pat on his head and belly. The love that a dog will show you in return is immeasurable. Dogs also live in the moment. They don’t spend their time worrying about the future or obsessing about the past. While I’m convinced that they indeed have some sort of spiritual awareness of the finite nature of their lives, they surely don’t spend their time thinking about it. All of these are fantastic traits lacking in humans, but when we spend time with our dogs, they certainly teach us a lot about how to live. In short, our K-9 friends are surely a gift from God. What else could explain such a strong, natural and uncomplicated bond between species? I grew up with dogs, and in December 2016, I convinced my wife, Lauren, who only had a chinchilla growing up, that a dog would be a great addition to our family. On Dec. 22, the four of us, including our then6-1/2-year-old daughter, Jenna, and our 3-year-old son, Jared, visited a rescue shelter in Patterson. We went seeking out a puppy that we saw posted on their website, but when we arrived, the puppy was already adopted. So, we walked through the shelter to see if there were any other matches that worked for our family. While most of the dogs were jumping up and down with excitement, almost as if they were yelling, “Pick me, pick me,” Justin had a quiet, polite and dignified demeanor. We went inside his cage to say hello and he immediately displayed a calm affection. When we took him to a separate room to have more interaction with him, he apparently followed me to the door and stared at me through the window when I went to speak to the shelter staff. There was an instant bond. While Lauren hoped for a medium-sized dog, she acquiesced to Justin, who was big. But Lauren was so visibly anxious about our decision that the staff made us go home to sleep on it. Remember, his name was Justin, and our kids are Jenna and Jared, so it was serendipity. On Dec. 23 (Christmas Eve Eve), I brought Justin home after getting his check-up at the veterinarian. We took quite a leap of faith with him, as he was so emaciated that you could see his rib cage. Either he was malnourished or perhaps he was diseased - maybe cancer. In hindsight, that was a real possibility. Thank God, he quickly gained weight after several days and weeks of regular meals. Why was he malnourished? Was he abused? The shelter said he was transferred from Alabama. Was he always homeless? Did he have a family that lost him? I wanted to know his story. Regardless, we imagined that if he could speak English, it would have been with a southern drawl. Justin had resting-sad-face, so we also kind of imagined him as Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. The shelter claimed that he was 1 year old, but the vet said that his worn teeth indicated that he may have been a bit older. To this day, we had no clue exactly how old he was. The shelter also claimed that he was good with other animals. “Oh goodie,” we thought. “He’ll get along with our cats.” The very limited initial interactions that Justin had with our cats made us incredibly nervous, so our house became like West Germany and East Germany, with the basement door serving as the Berlin Wall. Our finished basement (East Germany) was relatively large with a TV, comfortable RIP, Justin Freeman Dec. 23, 2016 (Gotcha Day) - May 30, 2024 Justin Freeman PHOTO COURTESY OF SOPHIE FREEMAN BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO J une 25 is primary voting day -- again -- in Westchester County. This time, only registered Democrats and Working Families Party members may participate. Democrats will be picking a candidate for Westchester District Attorney. The Working Families Party (WFP) will be selecting a congressional candidate to run against Mike Lawler. The WFP race pits Anthony Frascone against Mondaire Jones. The contest is not likely to be close, with Jones being the heavy favorite. The race grabbed a few headlines when Jones endorsed George Latimer in his down-county primary against his former congressional colleague, Jamaal Bowman, which resulted in the WFP pulling their endorsement of Jones. The total number of primary votes cast will likely be less than 300 across the entire congressional district. The three way DA race between Susan Cacace, Adeel Mirza and William Wagstaff is interesting. Mimi Rocah, the current DA, is finishing her first term. Surprisingly, she announced she would not be seeking reelection. Although it is an important race for the chief law enforcement position in the county, the primary has received scant coverage other than a League Of Women Voters debate. You can be forgiven for not knowing who the players are. Susan Cacace resigned her position as a county criminal court judge, where she served for 19 years, to seek this position. She served as a prosecutor in the Westchester DA’s office for 15 years in addition to serving as a defense attorney. Adeel Mirza also served as a prosecutor in the Westchester DA’s office, in his case for 18 years. He currently serves as a pro-bono defense attorney representing defendants who can not afford counsel. William Wagstaff is a civil rights and criminal attorney practicing in White Plains. He was a victim of crime when he was stabbed while he was a student at St. Johns, and he is also a convicted criminal, after he plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of unlawful use of a scamming device to obtain credit card numbers 20 years ago. Cacace received the endorsement of the Westchester County Democratic Committee convention in what was, according to sources, a close vote at a highly spirited convention.The party endorsement is important, but it doesn’t always predict the outcome of primaries. Mimi Rocah did not receive the party endorsement four years ago, but still went on to victory in the primary. The small percentage of registered Democrats who will vote in the primary next Tuesday will, in all likelihood, pick our next DA. Democrats outnumber Republicans 3 to 1 in the county, so the outcome in November is a forgone conclusion. Crossover votes are almost non-existent Very few voters get to decide next county D.A. DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT SEE SCOTT PAGE 14 SEE FREEMAN PAGE 12

JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 OPINION THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 11 For delivery or curbside orders please email [email protected] or call 914.533.7512 Bring in your Empties for Recycling! No limit on returns! YOUR LOCAL CRAFT BEER & BEVERAGE SOURCE Treat yourself to a huge selection of the finest craft beer, ciders, & soft drinks in the area. Beer& Beverage 204 Oakridge Common, South Salem, NY 914.533.7512 Hours MON 12-6 TUE-THUR 11-7 FRI-SAT 11:7:30 SUN 12-5 vistabeerandbeverage.com vistabeer vista.beer Crafting Cheers for Independence Day “Some trails are happy ones, others are blue. It’s the way you ride the trail that counts, Here’s a happy one for you.” -Roy Rogers We live in a target rich environment as far as breweries go. A May 17 New York Post article by Lisa Fickenscher, which was pointed out to me by an alert reader, declared the Hudson Valley region to be the “Napa of beer.” Fickenscher wrote: “The 150-mile stretch from New York City to Albany, which encompasses 10 counties in Hudson Valley, includes 90 craft breweries, nearly 20% of the 515 that dot the Empire State.” This dovetails perfectly with my continuing “work” here (a.k.a. passion, life’s mission?) seeking out and reporting with elegant prose the virtues of these crafty fun establishments from my homebase right here in the Hudson Valley. If only there was a complementary way for folks to leverage my articles with a thoughtfully organized map and additional incentives for further exploration… Well lo and behold, from the nice folks over at the Westchester Tourism & Film team, comes the Westchester Craft Beverage Trail and associated Passport. We’ve shortened the URL so you can find it easily. Search halstonmedia.org/Beer (case sensitive). Covering breweries, distilleries, cideries and tap rooms, the trail is a free, mobile, web-based passport leading to great experiences and delicious drinks, as well as some appealing special offers. Follow the link above to sign up. Earn points when you check in at participating merchants, and use them to claim special rewards and discounts!  Note, of the 23 Westchester Craft Beverage Trail establishments, there are 16 Katonah Beer Man reviews of those destinations waiting to give you engaging context before your visit. Visit thekatonahbeerman.wordpress.com. Happy Trails! Field Trip: Culinary Institute of America (ciachef.edu; 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park; 845-452-9600) Speaking of trails to enlightening experiences, are you aware of the internationally acclaimed Culinary Institute of America (CIA) located smack dab on the picturesque banks of the Hudson River in New Hyde Park? I was notified of this spring’s CIA Brew U Beer & Food Festival by longtime pal and modern dance club owner Tall Jeff. We met up on a beautiful spring afternoon at the CIA campus and took in the 50-foot-high mural of one of its many notable alumni (and one of my faves), Mr. Anthony Bourdain. The CIA vision can be summed up with “Cibus Vitae Est” (Food Is Life). Its mission is “dedicated to bettering nation and world by means of outstanding education, practice and scholarship on all aspects of food and related enterprises. Through a transformative learning experience, CIA prepares future food leaders, innovators and experts for personal and professional success.” There are over 50,000 alumni and 90% of students receive scholarships and financial aid. The CIA Brewing Program is run by Head Brewer and Instructor Hutch Kugeman, also president of the New York State Brewers Association. That day, palpable excitement and anticipation filled the air in the modern and cool “Egg” building where Hutch and team hosted the event. There were 24 breweries (a very accessible amount) and almost 600 guests. Theme: “We are thrilled to be bringing together this special selection of breweries to one event on campus. I really want to offer attendees a taste of beers that are a bit harder to find and have really interesting and unique flavors.” Beers that stood out for us included: Discover the ‘Napa of beer’ IMAGE COURTESY OF THE KATONAH BEER MAN Excellent rotating beers at Vista Beverage • vistabeerandbeverage.com • 204 Oakridge Commons, South Salem • 914-533-7512 JOHN BART THE KATONAH BEER MAN SEE BART PAGE 13

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The other complication was the fact that we had been living in a town house development, with strict rules about leashes and walking your dog. When it was empty, we would bring him to the fenced-in basketball court and play fetch, but a couple of times he busted through the flimsy gate and chased after smaller dogs.   While he never bit another dog, I think we were partly responsible for his aggressive demeanor when walking him on his leash throughout our development. Justin was always friendly towards humans, but we tightened our grip on the leash anytime a dog passed him, which mistakenly reinforced his aggressive posture against his own species. Our best bet was taking him on a walk in the woods adjacent to our development. But nevertheless, it was not an ideal situation for him. Lucky enough, Justin got to be the newspaper office dog when we had our office in Somers before the pandemic. Believe me when I tell you that he was everyone’s favorite colleague. Justin’s preferred spot was next to Bob Dumas, our editorat-large, who would keep dog biscuits at his desk. After our dog’s passing, our ad sales colleague Paul Forhan remembered that Justin would often calm him down when he had a particularly stressful day. Fast forward 3-1/2 years, and we were able to move to a single-family home with a large yard off of a quiet side street. I know some people are critical of electric fences, but the bottom line is that the alternative (running away and getting hit by a car) is far worse. So, we installed an electric fence and Justin quickly learned his boundary. I couldn’t recommend it more, as it gave Justin a ton of freedom to roam our large yard and the boundary even extended into part of the woods. It gave us tremendous peace of mind. At our new house, my favorite activities with Justin involved being outside (even during the winter time). Justin loved playing fetch with tennis balls and had amazing mouth-eye coordination. Had we ever taken Justin to Hibachi dinner, he could have beaten anyone at the game where the chef throws vegetables in a patron’s mouth. Up until about six months ago, Justin could have played fetch for hours without a break. He would often catch the ball midair after taking a huge leap, as if he was a baseball player diving for the ball, with his mouth serving as a catcher’s mitt. I would often play fetch with him whenever we had a visitor. Being the proud dad I was, I wanted to show off his athletic prowess. While he was afraid of the water, Justin loved hanging out with us by our pool, and would often patrol the perimeter and bark at the swimmers, as if he was a lifeguard blowing his whistle to scold any horseplay. When I sat in the hot-tub, he would come over every few minutes to lick my bald head (Was I salty or was it affection? I think a little of both). I also loved sitting on the front porch with Justin. Late at night, often when the rest of my family was asleep, I would sit in my rocking chair, sipping a Scotch and listening to the crickets, while Justin would lie down a few feet away at the top of the stairs, often on alert as if guarding me from would-be intruders, including whatever wild animals were lurking in the woods. He wasn’t just a good boy. He was the best boy. Given that he was emaciated when we found him, Justin understandably loved food. At first, he wasn’t so discerning, as we spent hundreds of dollars at the emergency vet to force him to regurgitate the socks he swallowed. But his palate extended beyond laundry. He loved everything from peanut butter to pup cups, and he even enjoyed eating cucumbers. His favorite thing in the world was pig ears. The only thing he disliked was spinach. About two months ago, Justin received a clean bill of health. But a tumor on his heart went undetected, so May 20 was my last game of fetch with him. The last few months, he would play fetch for about five minutes, but he would be the one to end the game, as he was a bit more tired than usual. On the evening of May 21, he declined to eat, which led to his diagnosis - a rare heart condition where fluid was pooling around his heart. A procedure that drained the fluid gave us an additional nine days with Justin. He recovered so well (and appeared so free of symptoms) that I began to feel a bit of false hope. He woke up acting fine on May 30, but by that evening, he struggled to breathe, and he declined additional food – a tell tale sign that this was our goodbye. Our entire family is heartbroken. Justin was a loving son, brother and grand-dog, but most of all, he was a loving friend. As I said, Lauren had a chinchilla growing up and wanted a medium-size dog. But she was as broken up by his passing as me. She told me that Justin taught her that there was perfection in imperfection. Rest in peace my furry friend, until we meet again. Our love for you was uncomplicated and unlimited, and you will hold a significant place in our hearts forever. Justin Freeman with sister, Jenna, brother, Jared, and Mom & Dad, Lauren and Brett PHOTO COURTESY OF KEN FREEMAN

JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 OPINION THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 13 Lasting Joy’s Pick Your Own Berry Brut IPA, Chatham’s Farmer’s Daughter Rye IPA, Czech’rd Past Bohemian Pilsner (Tall Jeff: “excellent session ale”), Rip Van Winkle’s Kaaterskill Krush IPA (Tall Jeff: “good fruit at the end”), Rough Cut - Rough & Wild Brett IPA & Abandoned Island DIPA, Great Life’s SAP Sucker Saison. This was the Culinary Institute, so food expectations were high and were exceeded! The student chefs brought their “A” games with an expertly chosen and wide array of delectable food pairings. They were at the food stations and exuded their passion and enthusiasm for their creations and vocation. But wait, there were Brew U learning opportunities awaiting us. We signed up for the Introduction to German Beers, led by the industry Beer Subject Matter Expert Anne Becerra, and we learned a bunch. Anne began the seminar channeling poet Maya Angelou: “You Can’t Really Know Where You Are Going Until You Know Where You Have Been.” The point is that these old school German beers absolutely inspired the basis of most beers we enjoy today! Anne expertly took the class through a German Beer All Star lineup with discussions on history, nose, taste for each. It was fun to taste and discuss each collectively and I definitely see how that concept could translate to a dinner party. Most of these beers pull off the low ABV High flavor trick. Here’s a summary: • Erdinger Dunkel Weiss — 5.3%, chocolate nose, nutty taste, low bitterness, refreshing. Pairing: Smoked ham, bacon, BBQ, matured cheese like Gouda. • KÖSTRITZER SCHWARZBIER — 4.9%, this style is an absolute fave of mine and the tagline says it all: “Refreshingly Dark.” Pairings: Ribs, burgers, sweets. • Schlenkerla Smoke Beer — 5.1%, super unique style brewed with smoked grains that come through to the palate. Pairs well with: Charcuterie, Brunch. • Ayinger Celebrator – 6.7%, Doppelbock (Doppel = bigger). It was suggested that if you like rum, then Celebrator is for you. A bit of mushroom funk mellows the sweetness. Pair with roasted pork and chocolate desserts. CIA makes an excellent day trip. See website for onsite restaurants and events. Also perhaps their formal programs are a higher education option for someone in your family who has a knack for aspects of cooking, baking, beer brewing and hospitality. Cheers! The Katonah Beer Man can be reached at [email protected] or visit thekatonahbeerman.wordpress.com. Please check out our friends at Vista Beverage, vistabeerandbeverage.com; 204 Oakridge Commons, South Salem; 914-533-7512. BART FROM PAGE 11 SEE KOVACH PAGE 14 S ummer vacation destinations may include national parks for hiking and camping, beach resorts or historic sites. There are many odd attractions that you can add to your summer vacation itinerary, as well. How about a visit to see the world’s largest ball of twine in Cawker City, Kansas? This unusual tourist attraction weighs more than 17,000 pounds with a circumference of 40 feet around. Legend has it that Frank Stoeber started the ball of twine on his farm in 1953. With focus and perseverance for this singular feat, the twine ball grew to weigh 5,000 pounds by 1957. Perhaps the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is more your jam. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the museum claims to house more than 10,000 different bobbleheads from around the world. From sports figures to rock stars, politicians to movie celebrities, there is a bobblehead for every fan. My family traveled to Montreal, Canada, one summer when I was 10 years old. We walked around the grounds of Expo ‘67, toured historic cathedrals and even sampled the local favorite - pink popcorn. I vividly remember our visit to the wax museum that summer. As we walked through displays of famous dignitaries and movie stars in their waxen images, one creepy room was labeled the “chamber of horrors.” Walking through the narrow, dark corridor we saw gruesome tableaus of the French Revolution with wax victims losing their heads by the guillotine blade. Years later, I invited my dad to meet me in New York City to visit Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum on a summer Sunday. I took Metro North to Grand Central and walked over to Times Square. My dad rode the subway from Queens. Still carrying the New York Post under his arm, Dad walked into the large multilevel museum with me. I remember a large room decorated like the old Studio 54 disco with 1970’s themed music and costumed figures. Wax celebrities from the worlds of music, movies and politics were displayed separately and in groupings on every floor. I asked my dad to take a photo of me standing next to the wax Jon Bon Jovi. As we walked along, we spotted a wax figure of Woody Allen sitting on a park bench. My dad has a good sense of humor. Dad walked over and sat down on the bench next to Woody and opened his New York Post. I captured a terrific photo of two old guys sitting on a park bench reading the newspaper! Recently, a story about the “Worst Wax Museum Ever” went viral. Apparently, tourists at the Krakow Wax Museum in Poland shared photos of the hideous and amateurish House of wax KIM KOVACH READING, WRITING & CHOCOLATE We see you here. 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PAGE 14 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES OPINION JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 KOVACH FROM PAGE 13 in this kind of local, down ballot race, especially in a presidential year. Press coverage is non-existent, making an informed vote difficult, so when all else fails, people vote the party. There has to be a better way to decide races like this one. First, since all taxpayers are paying for these primary elections regardless of party affiliation, why aren’t all voters allowed to vote in the primary? Why can’t a Republican or an independent vote in a primary to select our next DA. It seems only fair. Second, while we are opening the primary process to all voters and parties, why not use “ranked choice” voting and send the best two candidates to the ballot in November regardless of their party affiliation? Ranked choice voting allows a voter to pick their favorite candidate and their second favorite candidate. Tallying second place votes is very helpful in a multicandidate race since it ensures that the candidates that get to the ballot in November have broad-based support. The numbers for the DA race could look like this: 15% turnout from Democrats. The winning candidate gets 40% of the vote. So 6% of voters select the DA, who will easily win election in November. So much for majority rule. We can do better. With all of that said, you Democrats who will be selecting our DA next Tuesday, do your homework, your vote is especially important. SCOTT FROM PAGE 10 Thou shalt not steal… my Lewisboro Pride signs Dear Editor, Growing up in a Catholic household, the phrase “thou shalt not steal” was clearly understood by me and my siblings. We knew from early on that taking things that did not belong to you was wrong, and that you did not do it without repercussions. Unfortunately, this is a lesson some members of the Lewisboro community obviously missed, as evidenced by the recent spate of Lewisboro Pride sign theft. It is my understanding that signs showing public support for the LGBTQ+ community have been swiped from front yards, businesses and public spaces in greater numbers than in previous years. On my road alone, my first sign lasted about 48 hours, which was quickly replaced by a second sign that only lasted a day… thankfully I have a friend who is handy with a zip tie, and sign No. 3 still stands as of this writing. Hey Sign Thief - what are you afraid of? What effect do you imagine a simple yard sign might have on Lewisboro? That people driving by may think we’re an inclusive community? That we welcome diversity? Or are you just not a fan of the color orange? This being an election year, I fully recognize that I am going to see loads of signs for candidates I don’t care for, but I cannot fathom a world where I would get so hot and bothered as to steal something. At the end of the day, removing a sign from private property is not a harmless prank, a form of protest or any type of political activism - it is a crime. Our Lewisboro Pride signs carry profound symbolism while conveying a message of belonging, support and celebration. I have just as much a right to feel confident that my Lewisboro Pride sign won’t be stolen as anyone with a sign celebrating their JJHS senior or the company that recently provided an excellent roofing installation. So, note to any would-be sign thieves: stay off my lawn, and keep your paws off my Pride signs. -Jennifer Bayley South Salem LETTER wax figures on display at that museum. The wax statues of the British Royal Family looked like they were wearing fright wigs. Comments about unrecognizable famous celebrities with the wrong hair color or grotesque facial features turned this display into a bad joke. That reminded me of those wax lips kids used to buy at the candy store back in the day. Do you remember wax lips, wax moustaches and wax vampire fangs? In the 1850s, kerosene oil lamps were becoming popular in homes across the U.S. Paraffin wax was a by-product of kerosene production. Paraffin was used for making candles, sealing wax for correspondence, crayons and chewing gum. In 1912, John W. Glenn took over his father’s wholesale candy business and introduced a line of novelty penny candies made with paraffin wax. Wax lips are still produced today -- mostly for the comedy appeal! Kim Kovach preferred Chunky bars, Tootsie Roll Pops and Baby Ruth bars from the candy store! www.summertrailsdaycamp.com CURRENTLY HIRING STAFF! 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JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 15 Clients often fall into two categories: those who want their children and loved ones involved in their estate plan and those who simply do not. When asked which is better, my answer is often “it really depends on your family dynamics and circumstances.” I typically believe that as people age, greater communication and understanding of the situation by my clients’ family and children is helpful in the event of an emergency or upon one’s passing. However, learning of a windfall inheritance, for example, can do “funny” things to people. In rare circumstances, you will hear stories of elder financial abuse being committed by “trusted” family members. If you are planning to discuss your estate plan with your children and/or loved ones, here are a few tips I can share: 1. Communication helps set expectations. One of the biggest challenges in estate planning is that each generation has different values, investment priorities and expectations as to who should be involved in the safeguarding and distribution of assets after a parent or loved one passes away. It is important for you to communicate your goals and wishes to your children and loved ones who will be handling your affairs in the event of your incapacity or death. For example, if you have four children and are only choosing two to act as co-executors, it may be helpful to explain why you are choosing those children: perhaps they are geographically located near you, or perhaps you are appointing your executors in age order or based on their knowledge of financial matters. Similarly, setting expectations for how you would or would not want your money spent in the event of incapacity can be extremely helpful to your appointed agents and successor trustees so they can ensure your wishes are followed. The same can be said for medical decision making and communicating your medical wishes, conditions, medications and doctor information to your agent named in your health care proxy. 2. Communication avoids need to first locate assets upon incapacity or death. When you do not communicate what your assets are to those who will be receiving and/or able to access your assets upon incapacity or death, it immediately creates the issue of locating and marshaling your assets. By making sure that you keep an updated list of your assets, account holdings, contact information for financial advisors, accountants and attorneys you use, you will be helping set your family up for success when transitioning into a decision making role for you. 3. Communication can create tax efficient plans. Estate planning and transfer of wealth not only affect the individual creating the plan, but their children and future generations as well. For example, for individuals with larger and potentially taxable estates, transfer of wealth between generations may require information as to your children’s net worth in order to ensure that you are passing wealth to them in a tax efficient way. Lifetime trusts or generation skipping transfers to grandchildren or more remote descendants may want to be utilized in order to avoid creating a tax liability for your children, especially when they have potential for a taxable estate due to their own personal wealth. Kicking the estate tax bill down the road should be considered. 4. Communication and access are not the same. Clients are sometimes concerned that by communicating their estate plan to their children, they are giving them access and the ability to start “calling the shots.” Access to funds does not need to be given in order for family to be prepared when a loved one passes away or becomes incapacitated. The goal should be to ensure that mechanisms are in place and legal documents are executed to allow for access to be provided when needed. For example, a child does not need to be added as a joint owner on a bank account, but granting them Power of Attorney and the ability to make financial decisions when necessary may suffice. Additionally, the information communicated does not need to be extremely detailed. For individuals who are hesitant to share the details of their finances and net worth, it may be sufficient for them to simply state to their children/ loved ones that they created an estate plan and named their children as those “in charge” if they were to become incapacitated or pass away. The children should then be given the contact information of the attorney who was used to create the estate plan and their parent’s accountant so they can obtain proper guidance when the time is right. Your attorneys and trusted advisors could also be provided a list of assets and additional information to share with the children. In closing, while communication can be difficult, I have found that opening the lines of communication can set your family up for success during difficult times. It can also significantly decrease the likelihood of conflict, disagreements and disappointment when a plan is not what a loved one anticipated. Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is an Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals and families to ensure that their estate and long-term care plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea is on the executive committee of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Elder Law and Special Needs Section and is also the CoEditor of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section Journal. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. 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PAGE 18 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES HEALTH & WELLNESS JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 BY BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER This newspaper recently sat down with Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) Executive Director Derek Anderson to discuss positive changes happening at the facility and in the community. NWH, a member of Northwell Health, is a full-service 245- bed acute care hospital in Mount Kisco. Hospital officials have plans to expand their maternity ward, which is expected to break ground later in the year or early 2025, after the state gives its approval. They also plan to modernize their emergency room, again with a potential start date of early 2025. And for the first time ever, Northern Westchester Hospital has launched a residency program, taking in 16 recent medical school graduates, who will further their education in Mount Kisco. The program officially launches on June 24. Anderson also discussed the hospital’s leadership in the areas of mental health and in artificial intelligence (AI) programs designed to increase efficiency and accuracy. The following interview has been slightly edited for brevity and clarity. Q: Based on our conversation right beforehand, let’s discuss the hospital’s new focus on behavioral health. Anderson: This is a great place to start for us. Core to our mission, if you look at behavioral health at a national scale, it’s underrepresented, underfunded and typically, especially in Western society, a lot of stigma is associated with it. The goal of an organization like ours, like Northwell, Northern Westchester Hospital, is really to educate, destigmatize and provide access in the community. Q: Now when you’re referring to behavioral health, are you referring to psychology, or are you talking about physical outcomes based on people’s behavior? Anderson: Yeah, good, distinction. Thank you for that. We’re talking about the investments that we’re making as Northwell in our communities, focused on adolescent mental health. So think of a teen in depression, a teen or non-teen 8-year-old who’s struggling with severe anxiety. Even youth who potentially get to the point of depression or anxiety where they seek suicide or something extreme. We’ve seen across the region the need for mental health services rise tremendously. It existed before COVID. COVID certainly amplified some of the issues with isolation, especially in the school systems. Getting kids back into the schools and that socialization has helped. We have a president’s council at the hospital where we come together every quarter as a community with the school superintendents of the eight major districts in the area, the town supervisors, local business owners and some religious leaders. One of the things that they continue to ask is what we are doing as a community on mental health? And they find teachers looking for support on how to identify and how to help calm kids down. And then we’ve identified these kids who need help. Where do we send them? Looking at the landscape of providers in the area, just like a lot of subspecialties in medicine, there are not a lot of doctors out there and those who are out there typically have very long appointment times. You could be waiting six to eight months for an appointment. Imagine a child or an adolescent teen in crisis. They can’t wait six months to get in to see somebody. What happens is they end up in an emergency department or ER, which we’ve seen an increase in over the last several years. So the plan, which we’re excited about, and this is not just here, it’s happening across all of Northwell. Northwell announced a nearly $500 million investment across the region in mental health. Keep in mind mental health nationally with CMS [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services], with private insurers, it’s not well compensated. It’s core to our mission as a not-for-profit, even though it loses a lot of money, we still very much want to provide services in the community because we see what the need is and it’s heartbreaking. Q: Has the need increased or have we identified it more? Anderson: A combination of a few things, I think, and just to be clear, I’m not a mental health provider. In my role with the hospital and with the system with Northwell, we’ve seen additional visits within our emergency department. We’ve seen an increase in our schools seeking us as a partner to try and solve some of these problems. Our community has spoken up pretty loudly that they’re seeing it and they’re reading about it and what are we doing as a community to solve this? And so I think it’s a combination of a lot of voices telling us we need to do something. When we’re looking to place patients out of the ER for follow-up care, it’s really, really difficult. So it takes a tremendous amount of coordination to get that patient set up with an appointment because — simply, there’s just not enough providers in the area. So the goal is to build that infrastructure. So over the next couple of years, and we’ve already started this year, Northern Westchester, Northwell, we’re investing about $10 million here locally in a fourpart program. And the first step is education-based, working with the schools to train and give the teachers and those frontline educators resources and skills to identify and then de-escalate. That’s Part 1 that’s happening; that’s starting to happen right now. The second piece is physically building an urgent care center for the sole purpose of adolescent mental health. So think of going to an urgent care center for anything; the flu, COVID, a broken arm; this will be an urgent care dedicated to teen mental health. That way, the teachers or the educators or really anybody in the community, they have somewhere at least to immediately go instead of going to an ER. Which is tough. It’s expensive. It’s built for those really extreme physical emergencies. So that’s Step 2. Step 3 is then OK, you’ve stabilized the crisis in an urgent care center, just like you would an urgent care or doctor’s visit. But this is an urgent care staffed by psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, mental health providers. Step 3 is OK, we’ve stabilized. How do they get ongoing care? And that’s where we’re setting up an outpatient practice so they can then have those routine visits with the provider. Step 4 is what we call a partial hospitalization program. It’s also known as a day program where teens coming out of that urgent care, coming out of an ER, if you’re OK having every so often visits with a psychiatrist or a counsellor, that’s OK. For some patients or teens, that’s going to work great. Some teens need more intensive care, not to the level they need to be admitted to the hospital, but they need a little bit more intensive care. So they come say 8, 9-o’clock in the morning, they’re there most of the day and then they’ll sleep in their beds at home, they’ll go home at night and then they’ll come back the next day. So it’s a very intensive day-based program to get them through and some are there short term, some need it more long term; it’s somewhere between seeing your doctor once a week to being admitted to a hospital. And so those four components, none of them live in the hospital, all of them live outside in the community. And so we’re working towards it. The cost to build some of these sites is just under $10 million. Q: Where would these facilities be located? Anderson: We’re still working on location. Our hope is to really serve all aspects of the population, not just those who can afford to access it. So we’re looking at locations near train stations, buses. We really want this to be accessible to the underserved as well. Bold initiatives unveiled for local healthcare Plans to revolutionize maternity, ER, mental health services and AI Northern Westchester Hospital is a full-service 245-bed acute care hospital in Mount Kisco. It is part of the Northwell Health system. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TODD DEZEN NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL Northern Westchester Hospital Executive Director Derek Anderson SEE HEALTHCARE PAGE 20

JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 19 ADVERTORIAL Proper body mechanics involve using our body efficiently and safely during our daily activities and are a combination of posture, movement, and balance. Maintaining proper body mechanics is crucial to prevent injury and to promote our overall wellness. As a body movement specialist, I recommend the following to assist you in maintaining proper body mechanics: BALANCED POSTURE ALIGNMENT AT REST Avoid staying in the sitting or standing position for too long and follow the suggestions below while sleeping. Sitting: • Sitting at a desk: place your buttocks towards the back of your chair. Position your feet flat on the ground at a 90-degree angle and elongate your spine from your pelvic sitting bones to the tip of your head. Leaning forward from your waist to get closer to your computer or workstation. Tuck your chin slightly and relax your jaw and shoulders. • Sitting on a couch: support your arms on the armrests or a pillow, relax your neck and shoulders. Elevate your legs and feet on a footrest or ottoman with the knees slightly bend and sufficient lower back support. Use a lumbar roll or pillow to provide extra support behind your back and neck if needed. Standing: • Keep your feet shoulder-width apart. Lift your ribcage up and away from your diaphragm and elongate the whole spine up to the ceiling. Tuck your tailbone slightly down and under your pelvis to get your lower spine in a neutral alignment, meaning not too arched back or too rounded forward. Relax your shoulders and neck and tighten your abdominal and glutes (buttock muscles). Keep your knees straight but not locked. Sleeping: • Sleep on a firm mattress with soft pillow topper. Back and side sleeping are considered better to maintain a neutral spine alignment. Support your neck with a softer pillow and tuck the pillow in the nape of your neck to support your neck. Keep a pillow under the knees for the back sleepers and between the knees for side sleepers. PROPER BODY ALIGNMENT DURING MOVEMENT • We move in and out of a neutral spine alignment during daily activities. The aim is to keep the body as close to the neutral position, meaning a straight spine using the postural muscles to support your body frame and the center of gravity within your base of support. The base of support (BOS) is the contact your body makes with the surface. If you use a cane, your BOS has three points. A wider BOS provides more stability for the body. • Sit to stand: scoot to the edge of the chair. Feet shoulder-width apart on the ground, lean forward and bend from the waist. If needed, use the arm rests to push up, contract your core and glutes to get up to standing. Lengthening your spine up to the ceiling, pelvic muscles tight and straightening your knees by tightening your Quads (thigh muscles). Exhale as you get up to get to your neutral standing alignment. • Walking: keep the spine elongated and walk with long strides contacting with your heels first as you weight-bear, then roll through your foot to push off with the ball of your feet. Clear your back foot to swing your leg through. Keep shoulders relax and swing arms gently. • Lifting and carrying: the process of lifting frequently places the greatest loads on the low back and, therefore, has the highest risk of injury. It is more important to use the correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries, than how heavy the weight is that you lift. Here are a few tips for a safe lifting technique, whether it is a bag of mulch, or picking up your grandchild from the floor: o Stand close to the object immediately in front of you. o Have a wide stance to get a big BOS. o Bend your knees into a wide, full squat, keeping your back straight. o Engage your core, and glutes, hinge from your hips and exhale as you pick up the object. o Bring the load close to your body and chest. o Straighten the knees and come to the upright position. MAINTAIN YOUR BALANCE DURING MOVEMENT Balance is defined as the ability to maintain the body’s line of gravity through the center of your BOS. When carrying groceries or a grandchild, your center of gravity changes and will affect your balance and stability. Therefore, LIZE LUBBE GUEST CORNER stay active, fit, and flexible to keep your muscles and joints strong and flexible. 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Stay healthy and safe and enjoy the summer months ahead. Be mindful of using correct body mechanics to prevent injuries and protect your body. If you have any concerns or pain, please contact your physician or physical therapist for further guidance. Correct use of body mechanics to protect your body

PAGE 20 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES HEALTH & WELLNESS JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 Statistically over 50% of all adult mental health that we face as a society starts at the age of 14. So that’s why we’re trying to focus upstream as far as we can, so we can prevent or help them learn how to cope or manage early on. And then the other piece of this, we’re excited. We’re building a residency program. Because then you say, well, there’s not enough providers. How are you going to staff with physicians and nurses for this specialized mental health? Part of the residency program that we’re building will have a residency spot for behavioral health. So the idea is we’re going to train our own providers that then we hope we’ll establish a practice in the community. We’ve always been a teaching hospital in the sense that we train nurses, techs, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, dieticians. This is the first time in the history of this hospital that we are becoming a true academic physician training location. We had just over 3,000 applications. We interviewed 300 people. And then you rank your candidates, they rank us and their other sites that they interviewed at. And then there’s an algorithm nationally that then matches the students. It’s exciting. For us this is a game changer because it raises the level of evidence-based care. It infuses more of the education culture, which is what we are, in Northwell, across many sites. We’re starting with internal medicine. It’s a little more intensive than primary care. That’s the base. We have 16 and we matched all 16 spots, which is great news as a first time program, that will grow to 32 within internal medicine. And then over the next five years, once you have internal medicine as the base, you can then do specialties, psychiatry, mental health. And then we’re looking at obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, pulmonary medicine and a few others. As a not-for-profit, access to fundraising and capital is vital for us to survive and we deeply appreciate a lot of our community who came together to help us fund what will be our maternity expansion. We’ve grown our deliveries at Northern Westchester statistically by almost 40% over the past five years when the birth rate in the area continues to decline. So as more families are transitioning out of the city, moving up, certainly that was the case during COVID, we’ve just in the last five years seen a pretty steady rise in births here, going from 1,600 deliveries in 2019 to this past year, when we delivered about 2,200 babies. [We have] the highest level NICU that you can have outside of a big trauma center. It’s called a Level 3 neonatal intensive care unit. It has all the services that support that NICU as well. So we have a pediatric general surgeon full-time on staff. We have five pediatric anesthesiologists in this hospital. So any surgery happening here is happening by a pediatric board certified anesthesiologist. We have a full time 24/7 hospitalist pediatrician here in the hospital; there’s always a pediatrician trained in hospital level care here, all the time, year-round. So, it’s all those services together that make it a good maternity department. We have a high-risk obstetrician. We always 24/7, 365, have two attending level obstetricians physically in the hospital, right around the corner every day of the week. Every night too. I think patients appreciate the fact that should something happen, we have the right team here to take care of you. The nursing team of Northern Westchester Hospital is second to none. This is a remarkable team. Evidence based, professional practice. Caring, compassionate. It’s amazing. So that makes a big difference. What’s lacking is the physical space from 1972. So this is where we’re excited this year and this is where we’ve had the donor community help accelerate, especially Scott and Nan Hayworth, gave us a pretty significant gift to jump start this initiative. This is a full renovation of all of our obstetrical units. So the third floor of this hospital, once it receives state approval later this year, we’ll start construction; it’s a two year project. Q: Is it an addition? Anderson: it is an expansion and modernization. So existing rooms get larger, delivery rooms get larger, we add an entire unit focused on antepartum, which are high risk mothers. You won’t notice it from the outside per se; it’s kind of tucked away back there. But you will see on the third floor, the physical envelope of the building expands to accommodate that growth. New operating rooms, new recovery room. It’s a big project. Once [the New York State Health Department] gives us approval, which we’re anticipating should be later this year, and it’s gone through that state regulatory approval, and then the local towns, we’ll be ready to start construction. Q: And then you mentioned Rapid Access ER? Anderson: So when it comes to emergency medicine here, and many ERs across the country have seen an increase in emergency room visits. Part of that may be due to the community unable to access their provider or see a doctor quickly or not having enough urgent care centers. We’ve seen a 17% increase here at Northern Westchester in the past four years or so. And a lot of that is related to the opening of our 24/7 heart center here. So that’s… all full heart services 24/7, 365 days a year. Because of that, you have patients that normally would have to travel for care end up in the ER. So there’s a part of it related to that. All of these factors combined, our typical emergency department is only built to handle so many visits. We’ve now exceeded that. Patients may remember five years ago always having a private room, very fast, very efficient, and this has turned into the physical constraints of double rooms. So this year that is being reviewed by the state health department. We have a great project to expand the ER, not the square footage, but a very big internal transformation that allows us to add a number of beds and a rapid access area. So often if patients come in and they just need something minor or relatively quick, why go through the same arduous process as somebody who’s here for something more complex. Q: So improve the triage basically? Anderson: Yes, your initial triage is relatively the same, but then you go down this fast track or you go down what needs more time and imaging and things like that. So it’s a model that’s been explored and deployed throughout Northwell throughout the country. We had a version of this right before COVID. This is now just an expansion of that. The hope is that we’ll start construction summertime and finish before the end of the year. Q: So I have to ask you about the parking because there was literally one space available for me to park. Anderson: My father used to say you’d rather go to a restaurant that’s busy and packed than a restaurant that’s completely empty. Here, no different. So there are many times during the week, typically come 9, 10 o’clock in the morning until late afternoon, we’re out of parking. To address this, we have valet services all over the campus. So in the garage, one level down is a free valet service. Our north lot has a free valet service. And then our cancer center at that end of the campus has a free valet service. And then we’re grateful for the Lutheran Church across the street that helps us. We ask employees to park across the street. CVS has been a great partner; we have a number of spots in the back of CVS. We have staff members, including myself, that park across the street, and then that gives a little more capacity for visitors and patients. As we continue to grow, there will be a need to look at an additional structure. And we’ll work very closely with the village of Mount Kisco. For those who live kind of down in this region, accessing physicians has been a challenge. As providers have retired, moved on from medicine, pre-COVID post-COVID, continues to just drive a national physician shortage in some specialties and even primary care. That’s one of the reasons we’re building a residency program so that every year eight to 12 residents will graduate and we hope for them to establish a practice here so that we have a talent pipeline. So looking at the landscape for us here, if we go back even just a few years, there were not a lot of Northwell employed doctors. Today, we have over 260 employed physicians practicing out in the communities of Westchester. Employees of Northwell Health. I would say in the last five years that number has more than doubled. These are Northwell Health practices. Any community that Northwell looks to add value in, they’re making investments locally. So we’ve done this time and time again across communities of the city, across Long Island and up here with our communities in Westchester and Rockland County. We continue to bring care close to home. Travel is a burden. The cost of going to Manhattan for care, it’s expensive, it’s time consuming, often requires somebody to take an entire day off of work and those are for those who can afford it. You have a number of the community we serve working two to three jobs, how do they Drs. Scott and Nan Hayworth recently gave a significant gift to Northern Westchester Hospital to help jump start the expansion of their maternity department. A NICU isoloation unit at Northern Westchester Hospital, which has the highest level NICU outside of a big trauma center. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TODD DEZEN HEALTHCARE FROM PAGE 18 SEE HEALTHCARE PAGE 30

JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 21 Discover The Greens at Greenwich Home is a Feeling The Greens provides safety, comfort, and a loving home filled with laughter and joy. We are a small intimate assisted living community for your loved one with memory impairment. Awarded the Best Practice for Resident Care by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association Schedule a Tour 203.531.5500 [email protected] thegreensatgreenwich.com Progressive Animal Hospital What is the most common mismanaged condition that you see? THE ITCHY DOG! Is your pet... scratching • licking • chewing feet or having chronic skin infections? Stop treating the symptoms and find out the underlying cause with a simple blood test. Get your pet feeling better and stop the frequent trips to the vet. INDEPENDENTLY OWNED and OPERATED 268 route 202 l somers, ny 10589 914.248.6220 l progressive-vet.com Voted “Best of Somers” 2020-2023 BY JULIANA URRICO GUEST COLUMNIST  Four years ago, my paternal grandfather was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Like most people, I was not prepared for my own dementia journey from a loving granddaughter to caregiver, and finally, to a stranger in the latter stages. I experienced the progression of the disease as analogous to a house full of lights, each of which go out one by one. Each time a light turns off, a part of grandpa shut down and was lost. Our family was heartbroken, hopeless and helpless. Although there were challenges, finding the ability to live in the moment can be beautiful. It brings me joy to know that I was still able to enjoy my time spent with him and to listen, be present and laugh. He still loved dancing and singing, but most of all he never forgot how much he loved baseball. I want people to know that individuals with dementia can still lead meaningful lives and inspire others. It is the family that needs to find connection with the person transforming before them.  Being his caregiver required more than simply assisting with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as eating, bathing and mobility. Consistent positive messaging that includes active listening and speaking kindly helps to maintain dignity and preserve quality of life. Being his caregiver taught me more than I ever thought possible. It taught me to appreciate the small moments, and not to take anything for granted. As I accepted the fact that there is no cure, I remained committed to finding ways to bring him comfort and maintain his dignity.  I earned a Master of Arts degree at Sacred Heart University, specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Because of my grandfather, I decided to intern at The Greens at Greenwich Assisted Living Community – a community that specializes in dementia care. Regardless of where a resident is in their progression of the disease, The Greens at Greenwich incorporates the therapeutic use of creative arts to improve quality of life and tailors to individual preferences based on their functioning level. They believe the use of creative arts engages the resident in ways that bring joy and connection. I am responsible for developing and conducting specialized programs in the arts. This affords me the opportunity to build meaningful connections with each resident and provide care that goes beyond physical needs. The programs are a stimulating tool which allows me to tend to the resident’s emotional needs and make a tangible difference. As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I now have tools to work with people like my grandfather.  People with dementia experience changes in how they understand the world around them. By entering their reality, this offers a sense of security as empathy is established and trust is built. It is important to understand that the resident’s perception is their truth. The stigmatizing view that individuals are no longer themselves without their memory erodes our ability to communicate and treat dementia. Although dementia results in the decline and ultimate loss of cognitive functioning, the essence of the person remains. Let us enjoy the privilege of knowing who they once were and appreciate who they are in each moment.   For more information, visit thegreensatgreenwich.com or call 203-486-8642. A loving approach to dementia care Intern Juliana Urrico with a resident of The Greens at Greenwich PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREENS AT GREENWICH

PAGE 22 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 Sports BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Jojo Degl played JV for John Jay girls lacrosse in 8th grade and admits that she was probably a nightmare to be around when 9th grade had her trying out for the varsity. “Then I got the email that I made the team” she said. “I lost my mind.”   So the excitement long out of her system, the junior has racked up the honors and now probably takes the announcements like old hat. A pretty tall order for the latest, she wanted to keep this accolade quiet as the boys lacrosse team was playing in the section finals. With her sister at the game, Jojo was bursting at the seams. “I couldn’t hold it back from her, but we were in front of people. So I told her you can’t have any reaction to what I tell you,” Degl conveyed being named all All-American. “She got very excited and emotional. So, it was very sweet.” The secret contained and the focus remaining on the boys, lacrosse is not where her future started. “Everyone plays soccer when they are young,” she said. Degl quickly learned the sport was not for her, and in third grade, it was on to lacrosse.  First she was a goalie, and that wasn’t for her either. Before long, the kinetics had her settled in as a midfielder. “I had a lot of energy and I could run,” remembered Degl, who is also well accomplished as a Gaelic football player. But the sport kicked into high gear on the standstill. In sixth grade, Degl was on hand when John Jay reached the section finals, and a lasting impression was made. “I saw the skill level that everyone was playing at, and I was like, I want this to be me one day,” Degl recalled.  Her coach at the time was Stacey Wierl, and the double edge of the current girls hockey coach was the right mix. “She was kind and strict and that immediately got your respect,” said Degl. So did the give and take. “She will go to the end of the Earth for you as long as you do the same for her,” Degl explained.   Her current coach also strikes the right balance in terms of the carrot and the stick. “It’s all good,” said Degl of Coach Jess McDonough.  The same goes for the coach’s availability and attention given her players. “The one thing that always stands out is her communication. She’s always there. I’ll send her a text at 11:00 at night, and she will respond in minutes,” said Degl. The nick of time is closest to home, though. “One coach that was always with me throughout has been my dad. He has been super involved with women’s lacrosse ever since Finja and I started playing. He really is so dedicated to this sport because it’s something that me and Finja enjoy playing,” she said. “I can’t thank him enough for that.” Of course, her mom doesn’t just cheer from the sidelines. “My mom is my biggest supporter and knows that this award was my goal going into this season. She would help me prepare both mentally and physically for each game. She was over the moon to hear the good news, and I am so grateful for everything she’s done,” Degl extolled. So probably will James Madison University, where Degl will be playing lacrosse in 2026. “I’m more excited than anything,” she said, “It’s definitely going to be a challenge, but I’m ready for it.”  Still a year to go at John Jay, Degl has put a priority on coming full circle. “When I was younger there were older girls on the team who were phenomenal role models, so I want to pay it forward and be able to provide the same example.” Only she doesn’t need to wait for 2025 to settle any debts. The check went in the mail a long time ago, and the John Jay community of players, coaches and students have already been paid in full. Jojo Degl earns All-American honors Degl will be playing lacrosse for James Madison University. PHOTO: RICH MONETTI BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Another tennis season in the books, John Jay continued to move the program forward. The Wolves won their last 11 matches and took the league championship. The boys did run into a pretty tough team in the sectionals, though. After advancing to the quarterfinals, John Jay faced the second ranked team in Section One, but Scarsdale won the day. As for the individual tournament, Coach Paul Crivelli pointed to some very good performances. First up was Matthew Marchini. “Matthew played tremendous tennis in the 1st round, 2nd round, and advanced to the 3rd round,” said the coach. The run ending in with a hard-fought loss in the sweet 16, Marchini’s brother made a mark too. “Jonathan played some of his best tennis and advanced to John Jay finishes another successful season Matthew Marchini TENNIS SEE TENNIS PAGE 24 Dylan Scott PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI

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PAGE 24 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES SPORTS JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 The tennis program at The Harvey School enjoyed a banner week to cap off a successful season. On May 13, the girls team captured the HVAL crown, on Tuesday  the girls top singles player, Cindy Wang, won the league’s individual singles championship, and then on Friday, doubles partners from both the girls and boys teams came out on top in the league’s doubles championship. Junior Logan Alexander of Goldens Bridge and sophomore Emmett Cahill teamed up Friday to win the inaugural HVAL doubles championship. They prevailed 6-4 in their semifinal match against a team from Forman. Then, in the finals, they faced a Wooster team that had beaten them twice before, by an 8-2 score both times. The  Harvey court partners got out in front right from the start, and had a 5-1 lead at one point. Wooster, however, got it back to 5-5 before the Cavs’ pairing  regained momentum. The two Cavaliers held leads of 6-5 and 7-6 and 8-7 before they finally won the match 9-7. Alexander and Cahill go down in the record books as the first official HVAL boys doubles champions. Harvey boys coach Peter Everett was thrilled to see his two players make history. “I’m so proud of Logan and Emmett,” Coach Everett said. “After getting beaten by those guys a few times already, they could easily have counted themselves out before they started. But they showed up with the right mindset and played great tennis.” The Harvey girls tennis team made it a clean sweep this year as Harvey’s No. 2 doubles team of ninth graders Arabella Serfilippi and Sarah Fisher took the first-ever HVAL doubles title. The Harvey duo, who came into the match as the No. 5 seed, had a difficult quarterfinal matchup against the No. 1 doubles team from Westover. But after falling behind 4-3, the Harvey partners came storming back to win the final three games to take the match 6-4. In the semifinal, Serfilippi and Fisher played the No. 2 doubles team from Wooster and won that match 6-2 to advance to the final. In the championship round, the Harvey girls were hitting on all cylinders as they took apart the No. 1 team from Wooster by the score of 6-1. They, too, have earned a place in Harvey history. “I couldn’t be more proud of the girls,” said Harvey girls coach Tim Cornell. “I had a feeling that the quarterfinal match would be the toughest of the day because, during the regular season, the Westover team had defeated our No.1 doubles team twice. However, Arabella and Sarah had bounced between No.1 and No. 2 doubles all year, so I figured they had an excellent chance to win. After getting past the first round, they really stepped up and played amazing.” With the victory Harvey’s girls swept the HVAL team, singles, and doubles championships. In the boys singles match Friday, Harvey freshman Teddy Aaron, who had earned the chance to compete for a championship, fell to  Wooster’s Blake Cushman, 8-2 after winning a few games early in the match. Article courtesy of The Harvey School. Harvey School’s tennis program finishes season with title wins 2024 HVAL doubles champions Logan Alexander and Emmett Cahill Jonathan Marchini PHOTO: RICH MONETTI the 2nd round,” said Crivelli. Also advancing was Karl Shue. “Karl dominated under the lights in the 1st round and advanced to the 2nd round, where he made some spectacular shots against a top seed player,” said Crivelli. On the doubles side, one team notched a victory too. Dylan Scott and Ben Wysmuller controlled the match in the 1st round, and advanced them to the 2nd round, where they made their competition work for each and every point,” said Crivelli. All told, Crivelli loved how it all added up. “We are very proud of all the athletes. Dylan Scott, Ben Wysmuller, Karl Shue, Jonathan Marchini and Matthew Marchini, they did an amazing job representing the John Jay Tennis Program against really tough opponents at the 2024 Section 1 singles and doubles tennis Championships,” he concluded. TENNIS FROM PAGE 22 2024 HVAL Doubles Champions Arabella Serfilippi and Sarah Fisher

THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 25 JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 LEISURE Reports of trespassing, attempted vehicle theft, unwelcome solicitors, and improper license and vehicle credentials dominated the Lewisboro police blotter in recent weeks. On Monday, May 20, two police officers responded to a trespassing complaint in Lake Kitchawan where two town employees were cleaning out a property foreclosed by the town. Those two employees reported that the previous homeowner was in the basement of the house removing copper piping. One of the officers then witnessed this individual exiting the house, carrying several copper pipes. The individual was detained and taken to Lewisboro police headquarters, where he received a ticket to appear in court. In addition, his vehicle was towed because it was blocking the street. On Tuesday, May 28, Lewisboro police went to a South Salem home after its resident reported a young male wearing a yellow hoodie and face mask run up his driveway and attempted to enter his vehicle. The resident also said he observed another young male, also in a yellow hoodie, in a neighbor’s driveway. After the resident called him out, that individual then left the driveway in a dark SUV. No items were reported missing. The resident was unable to provide police with video of either attempted theft but did a video of the perpetrator running down Church Tavern Road. A similar incident took place near noon on Monday, June 3, in South Salem. A caller reported seeing a “suspicious individual” around 4 a.m. that same morning, enter the caller’s car – which was unlocked but parked in the resident’s driveway. The person was male and wore a blue hoodie, black pants, black shoes, and a black face mask, who subsequently departed. On June 5, three residents notified police of unwelcome – and unauthorized – home-improvement solicitors attempting to sell pest-control services. The first was reported to be riding a Segway and asked the homeowner when the house would be unoccupied, presumably to spray pests. Later the same day, Chief David Alfano observed an individual who was canvassing a neighborhood in South Salem, while a different officer reported an individual doing the same in Katonah. Both were advised that Lewisboro does not permit door-to-door solicitation and were given verbal warnings. On Monday, May 20, two officers stopped a Dodge SUV on Route 35, which bore a temporary Connecticut license plate that was obstructed. Upon further investigation they discovered that the temporary-plate’s barcode was blurred, with no corresponding digits underneath. In addition, the registration provided by the driver had both misspellings and missing words. Upon contracting Connecticut state police, they learned the license plate number was not in the state’s database. The driver was then placed under arrest and brought to Lewisboro police headquarters. In addition, upon a check of the insurance paperwork, one of the officers learned it was not in that insurer’s books. The driver was charged with three counts of forgery in the third degree and received four traffic tickets: for improper plates, for having a dirty or obstructed plate, for operating an unregistered vehicle, and for operating without insurance. The driver also received an appearance ticket with a mandatory court date. Two drivers were stopped for license and registration infractions on Thursday, May 23. In late morning, police conducting a commercial-vehicle detail at Lewisboro Town Park stopped a driver of a GMC vehicle and ran the driver’s license and registration through eJustice.ny.gov, the state’s driver and motor-vehicle database. The officer discovered the driver had seven license suspensions and issued a ticket with a mandatory court appearance. The officer also issued a ticket for inadequate or missing taillights. The vehicle’s passenger was determined to have a valid license and took the wheel instead. Shortly thereafter, the officer stopped an Isuzu box truck and discovered the driver had 23 suspensions, and that the license plates on the truck were for a different vehicle. The truck was then impounded, while the driver received four tickets: two for being unlicensed, one for improper plates, and the fourth for inadequate taillights. The driver was also issued a ticket requiring a mandatory court appearance. The following day, an officer stopped a box truck with Connecticut plates on Route 35 in Cross River to conduct a similar commercial vehicle inspection. The officer determined that the driver had no license and that the truck’s registration had expired in 2021. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver was issued tickets for being unlicensed and for driving an unregistered motor vehicle. Two accidents involving property damage took place on Thursday, May 30. That afternoon, a vehicle driving south on I684 attempted to enter the exit lane for Route 22, did not yield right of way, and struck and damaged a second vehicle. That second vehicle was towed to Sal’s Servicenter in Cross River. Vehicle scofflaws, trespassing, and attempted thefts POLICE BLOTTER SEE POLICE PAGE 27 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Breezed through 5. Supervises interstate commerce 8. Unruly group 11. Backs away from 13. Expression of understanding 14. Have concern for 15. Monetary units 16. Congressman (abbr.) 17. Iranian city 18. Eating houses 20. 2,000 lbs. 21. Grandmother 22. They include North, South and Central 25. In an early way 30. Foes 31. Shuttered British entertainment magazine 32. One who unloads cages 33. Another term for sesame 38. Formally forbid 41. Make clear 43. Inaccessible 45. Get through 47. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 49. Decameter 50. Type of sword 55. Actor Idris 56. Affirmative (slang) 57. Afflicted 59. One point north of northeast 60. Born of 61. Arabic name 62. Traditional Hong Kong street food: __ pai dong 63. Termination point 64. Email function CLUES DOWN 1. Sign language 2. In style 3. Helsinki neighborhood 4. Unable to hear 5. More rapid 6. An idea accepted as a demonstrable truth 7. In a cagy way 8. Kate and Rooney are two 9. Algerian port 10. Community in Ladakh 12. Midway between south and southeast 14. Town in Galilee 19. Satisfy 23. 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PAGE 26 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 Marian Posadas Marian Posadas formerly of Goldens Bridge passed away on May 30, 2024. Marian was born on February 7, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Joseph and Grace Bilotti. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She touched the lives of many with her kindness, compassion, and spirit. As the eldest daughter, Marian took on the role of nurturing and protecting her younger sisters, Joanne and Diana. She guided her siblings with wisdom, kindness, and unwavering support, leaving an indelible mark on their lives. Marian found the love of her life in Richard Posadas, and they were married on May 20, 1967. Their love was a beacon of light, inspiring all who knew them. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Family was the center of Marian’s world, and she cherished every moment spent with her loved ones. She is survived by her two children, Joseph (Michelle) and Beth (Bob Maliniak) and four grandchildren, Erica, Tyler, Matthew, and Melissa, who will continue to carry her memory in their hearts. Sprite Island Yacht Club in Norwalk, CT held a special place in Marian’s heart. It was where she found joy on the water, dedicated her time to volunteering, and formed lifelong friendships. Marian was well known for her talent in throwing parties, where her warmth and hospitality created unforgettable experiences for all who attended.  Marian’s zest and liveliness will always be remembered. A mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at St Mary of the Assumption, 55 Valley Road Katonah, NY 10536. A reception will follow at South Salem Fire Department, 1190 Route 35, South Salem, NY 10590. In lieu flowers, please send donations to  Putnam County SPCA, P.O. Box 850 Brewster, NY 10509   Richard John Ryerson Sr. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Richard John Ryerson, Sr., who left us on June 3, 2024, at the age of 68. Richard, known fondly as Rich, passed away at Danbury Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, hard work, and love. Rich was born on October 27, 1955, in Brooklyn, NY, to Vincenza Iovine and the late George Ryerson. Rich was a loving husband to Judy Ryerson and a proud father to their son, Brian Ryerson, daughter-in-law Amanda Ryerson, and the proudest Grandpa (Papa) to his granddaughter Charlotte (Carmel, NY). Rich is survived by his loving mother, Vincenza Ryerson, and his two brothers, Stephen Ryerson Sr. and George Ryerson. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Ryerson. He is also survived by his son Michael Ryerson, grandsons Kevin (Gabby) Ryerson and Jacob Seabolt, and great-granddaughter Knox Ryerson (Tazewell, TN). He is also survived by his son Rich Ryerson Jr. and his family. Rich was a dedicated and loyal employee of The Harvey School in Katonah, NY for over 41 years as the Director of Buildings and Grounds. Whether it was the biggest of blizzards or the calm of a regular day, Rich ensured that the campus was meticulously cared for, always putting the needs of students, families, and staff first. His tireless dedication made him an indispensable part of the Harvey community. A man of many talents, Rich was the ultimate handyman, known for his ability to fix anything for anyone. He spent countless hours in his workshop, helping friends and family with various projects. His passion for the NY Jets was well-known, and he cherished the times spent tailgating with his son Brian and dear friends Lee Robinson, Will Diano, and Michael Barefield. Rich’s kindness, dedication, and love for his family and community will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His family received friends on Saturday, June 8 at Clark Associates Funeral Home in Katonah. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at www.mskcc.org or St. Judes Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org or the charity of your choice. OBITUARIES MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PLAY THE NEW YORK LOTTERY GAMES. PLEASE PLAY RESPONSIBLY. 24-HOUR PROBLEM GAMING HOTLINE: 1-877-8-HOPENY (846-7369) Newburgh, NY RWHudsonValleyNY.com I-84 | Exit 36B I-87 | Exit 17 Earn Entries All Month Long! Saturday, June 29 • 10pm Win a 2024 Chevy Camaro! *Actual model and colors may vary. CHEVY CAMARO DRAWING 2 TRACKS $60 for a 1/8 page ad to participate. 10% of all revenue earned from this section will be donated to your school's PTA as a parting gift to the organization. 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The tree branch, however, continued to block eastbound traffic, so the officers contacted the state Department of transportation and directed traffic in the meantime. On Sunday, June 2, an officer patrolling Route 35 in South Salem learned, via his licenseplate reader, that a car’s registration was suspended. A check with eJustice revealed that the driver’s license was valid, but the vehicle’s registration was suspended. The driver received two traffic tickets – for operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked registration, and for operating a vehicle without insurance. The driver also received an appearance ticket with a mandatory court date. Another arrest for document forgery took place on Tuesday, June 4 on Route 35 near the intersection of Route 123. The car was stopped because it had a tinted cover on the license plate. Neither the driver nor the passenger could produce a valid driver’s license. A check of the vehicle’s temporary Vermont license plate revealed it did not have the required state seal. Additionally, the words “sent from Yahoo mail” were printed on the underside of the temporary tag. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver was placed in handcuffs in the rear of the police car. The officer then discovered a bottle of tequila lodged between the passenger seat and the center console. The driver was charged with two counts of forgery and received six tickets, two of which were for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The other tickets were for having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, for a dirty/covered license plate, for not wearing a seatbelt, and for having a nontransparent windshield. He also received an appearance ticket with a mandatory court date. A postscript: After night court on Monday, May 20, police found a ring in the parking area of Lewisboro Elementary School. The ring was found in the parking spots near the sidewalk at the main entrance and is now in the Police Department’s secure-equipment locker. If you lost a ring in that area on that night, please contact Lewisboro Police. RideConnect Rideconnect has volunteers ready to help drive seniors to their medical appointments and assist with shopping. Services are free to seniors residing in Westchester and southern Putnam Counties. To request assistance call (914) 242-7433. Anyone wishing to volunteer for Rideconnect may do so by emailing Marietta Manoni at [email protected] Virtual Support Groups Support groups for women with breast and ovarian cancers have been transitioned to virtual platforms. Virtual groups are accessible to women from the comfort of their homes, regardless of where they live. All groups are open to new members as well as past participants. Advance registration is required by calling 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. 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PAGE 28 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 The Harvey School Cavaliers Golf Outing Tuesday, June 25 To be held at Westchester Hills Golf Club, featuring on the course contests, a pickleball tournament with tennis pro, food and beverage sponsorship, and more! Attendees will include the Harvey alumni community, current Harvey families, and current upper school students. Sign up today by visiting www.harveyschool. org/alumni/alumevents/golf Bedford Bears Hockey Registration Now Open Come be a part of the Bears Family! Players are invited to join the 6U or 8U Mites today. The Bedford Katonah Hockey Association is a non-profit organization that competes at Tier III youth hockey level. The teams play their home games on the Harvey School campus in Evarts Rink. For more information, visit www.bedfordbearshockey.com BY KATHERINE MARTIN STUDENT INTERN Rock n’ Rescue is a local pet adoption and therapy agency mainly focused on cats. The organization recently unveiled a new and improved storefront in the middle of town in Bedford Hills. Rock n’ Rescue takes a slightly different approach to pet adoption. Their motto says it all: “We Rescue Pets to Rescue People.” The independent 501(c)3 organization started as a traditional rescue in 2008 in Rochester, NY. Through the years, it has moved locations and shifted its focus towards the therapeutic benefits of pets. The new Bedford Hills location will allow the organization to provide even more opportunities for people to understand the therapeutic benefits of their pet. On top of all of the programs the organization already has, Rock n’ Rescue is hiring two new therapists to conduct solo and group animal assisted therapy on site. As a foster-based organization, Rock n’ Rescue is looking forward to having better spaces to let potential adopters and foster parents alike meet their potential pets in one-on-one spaces. The new location has small rooms away from all the hassle of adoption day “so that people have their own little private area to meet their cats and get to know them and decide if they are the right ones for them to adopt where there is minimal interference,” describes James Scova, a member of Rock n’ Rescue’s leadership team. With the new and improved location, Rock ‘n Rescue hopes to expand its programs and connect with more people (and pets) in the community than ever before. For more information, visit www. rnrpets.org Rock n’ Rescue opens new storefront in Bedford Hills Rock n’ Rescue’s interns Ava Kolk, Max Fattaruso, Thomas Tortorello, and Brooke Buatte outside the new storefront. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROCK N’ RESCUE BY ROB SAMPLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER Two Lewisboro candidates for the rank of Eagle Scout had their projects approved by the Town Board at its Tuesday, May 28 meeting. Both involve bridge projects to be built on town preserves. Max Wasserman, an Eagle Scout candidate with Vista Troop 101, seeks to replace three aging and deteriorating splitlog bridges in the Brownell Preserve in Goldens Bridge. There are two 16-foot-long bridges and one 10-foot bridge. “I’m going to replace them with new bridges made of pressure-treated outdoor lumber,” Wasserman said. “I’m also going to be doing general trail cleanup.” Wasserman pointed out that he had already secured approval through the town’s open-space committee. After speaking with the Town Board, his next step, he said, was to discuss the project with the town’s wetlands inspector. He also said he had already purchased most of the project’s materials, including lumber and hardware, with much of it already on site or at the Highway Department lumber yard. He estimated his remaining materials cost to be $150-200. “Are you required to run anything past our town engineer or anything like that?” asked board member Andrea Rendo. “No, these are all preapproved designs and everything’s to regulation,” said Wasserman. Wasserman said he expects to handle the rest of the project costs out of his own pocket, but said he was looking to sign up interested people to work on the project. “I’m going to have open volunteering hours,” he noted. “I’m most likely going to be posting flyers around town with a QR code that links to a signup genius – which will have times that are open when people can sign up.” “The hikers at Brownell are going to be thrilled to make safe passage through those areas,” said board member Dan Welsh. The town also okayed a project by Alejandro Torres from Troop 154, who seeks to replace two 16-foot split-log bridges at Onatru Farm. “Their boards are rotting and they’re very narrow and old, so it could be very dangerous for people trying to walk across them,” said Torres. “I’ll be replacing them with dimensional lumber bridges. These bridges are three feet wide, which is almost a whole foot larger than the bridges now.” Torres will also equip them with railings and because they will be pressure-treated, they should last 15-20 years. He also noted that the current bridges are under the high-water mark, which has rotted their supports. “We will be putting the new bridges above the high-water mark,” Torres said. “Also, the foundations will be made out of ground contact-rated railroad ties to prevent rotting.” In terms of fundraising, Torres will raise funds for just the railings and the bridges’ decking. The total cost of the project will be approximately $500. He said his designs, like Wasserman’s, come from a preapproved design manual that the Scouts uses. “So no, you don’t have to go to the building department,” Torres said. “Will you be needing volunteers or are you going to be doing it all?” asked Deputy Town Supervisor Mary Shah. “I’m going to get a lot of people from my troop to volunteer,” said Torres, who noted that he had helped on two previous Eagle projects for fellow Scouts. “When would this all get started?” Welsh asked, to which Torres responded that the actual work would take place in September and October. “I don’t want conflict between other people in my troop [who] are also doing Eagle Scout projects,” Torres said. Lewisboro board approves pair of Eagle Scout projects CROSSING FROM PAGE 27 SEE CROSSING PAGE 29 Our Fences Include: Chain Link Aluminum Wood Vinyl Deer Fencing Railings scrfence.com | 914-302-2552 GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS. -Robert Frost See Our Great Selection of Styles & Colors! 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JUNE 20 - JULY 2, 2024 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 29 Rugby Camp July 22 - 25 Improve your rugby skills and have serious fun! Harvey School in Katonah is proud to offer a 4-day (5th optional day), non-contact rugby camp, catering to prospective and experienced rugby players aged 8 years through 14 years. Located on the beautiful Harvey School campus, the camp will focus on building the skills and knowledge required to play rugby at all levels. The camp, led by Nic Denyer and Lisa Lake, will offer training and instruction from USA Rugby coaches and seasoned college and high school coaches. The staff will follow basic principles of rugby and will execute a small-group approach, allowing each camper to directly interact with coaches and instructors throughout the week.For more information emailmbonelli@ harveyschool.org or visit www.harveyschool. org/ athletics/summer- athletic-programs Chronic Pain Support Group Research tells us that  50 million Americans live with chronic pain, or pain that lasts most days or every day for three months or more. Of this group, 20 million experience high-impact chronic pain, or pain that interferes with basic functioning and activities of daily living. Pain is the  number one reason that Americans access the health care system, and costs the nation up to $635 billion each year in medical treatments, disability payments, and lost productivity. Support groups provide a forum for those with pain to gain support and learn about ways to manage pain and progress from patient to person. This group takes place over Zoom every other week. For more information, please call Ted Bloch at 914-552-6281 or email him at [email protected]. All conversations are kept strictly confidential. Katonah Village Library 26 Bedford Road www.katonahlibrary.org David Boyajian Sculpture Show June 30 thru Sept. 1 Sculptor David Boyajian will show his collection of sculptures outside and upstairs on the main floor. An opening reception will take place Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The original sculptures will be available for purchase.  Virtual Support Groups Support groups for women with breast and ovarian cancers have been transitioned to virtual platforms. Virtual groups are accessible to women from the comfort of their homes, regardless of where they live. All groups are open to new members as well as past participants. Advance registration is required by calling 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. Support Connection’s Peer Counselors are also available for individual counseling and assistance via phone and email. Call 800- 532-4290, or submit an online request at supportconnection.org. CROSING FROM PAGE 28 Protomastro faced the prospect of having to start from the beginning on the building-permit process, with fees totaling approximately $1,100. He also faced an additional penalty of $275, though the Town Board voted unanimously to waive that fee. Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves said the Town Board is considered creating an amnesty period during which people with outstanding permits could resume their projects and avoid late charges. “Starting in January we’ve already implemented a process where we’re reaching out to folks to let them know, ‘your permit is expiring soon; you need to reach out to us,” Gonçalves added. Board member Rich Sklarin asked Chief of Police David Alfano if he had any update on the recent burglaries of town businesses. “We do have a person of interest,” he said. “However, that’s really as much as I can elaborate.” Alfano pledged his support in locating the stolen Pride-event signs and urged residents to lock both their houses and their vehicles. “Take your valuables out of your vehicle, lock your cars, and keep your key inside your home and lock your home,” he said, “because they [potential thieves] are entering garages now. If you do have property stolen from your home, I urge you to contact us, and we will investigate.” FLAG FROM PAGE 7 NO NEWS... 1. Clip the short form on the page 2. Fill out the information. 3. Mail it to P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, NY 10541 4. Or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com 5. Or Scan our QR Code to Subscribe. We need you to subscribe. It’s FREE & It’s Easy! is NOT necessarily good news! 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In anticipation of his appointment, Dr. Blanch said, “It is an honor, a privilege and an unparalleled opportunity to join the Katonah-Lewisboro School District.I look forward to continuing KLSD’s commitment to learning and ensuring all learners are successful. Together, we will continue to move Katonah-Lewisboro Schools forward, leveraging the district and community’s many strengths.” Article courtesy of Katonah-Lewisboro School District.

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A, because the need is there. B, so that patients can stay close to home. Q: And this is a good segue to the merger with Nuvance. I’m curious when that approval is expected. Anderson: I don’t have a timeline, I don’t know if anyone does, but they’re working through the regulatory process and in this period of time really nothing changes. There’s an intent and an agreement to merge pending regulatory approval. For now, operations remain the same. They are still a competitor of ours. At some future date, if the merge goes through, which we hope it will, we look forward to future partnerships and growing in these communities. And so with any luck or hope, in the next year or so, we’ll start to see the Northwell team and brand and working very closely with local communities to figure out what the needs are. Q: So part of the strategy is to become an all-encompassing healthcare provider, not just a hospital, but really out in the community with these practices and serving all your needs within Northwell Health? Anderson: Yeah, absolutely. Over 50% of our revenue of Northwell is not in a hospital. We have close to 900 ambulatory or doctors’ offices, imaging centers, urgent care centers. We do have 21 hospitals, 900 ambulatory sites, a number of GO Health urgent care centers, which separate from the Nuvance discussion, there is a joint venture that Northwell has ownership in. It is called Go Health, which is an urgent care chain. And they just opened three locations in Dutchess and Ulster County this past summer and they have many locations planned into Connecticut, Putnam County, Dutchess County, Fairfield County, over the next 1-1/2 to two years. Many of those sites have been identified and are soon going to start to come up. So the goal of that is to bring urgent care and physician practices closer to home. Q: How does Northwell Health avoid certain pitfalls seen by other medical practices as it grows? Anderson: It’s a great question. The mission of Northwell is fundamentally pure. We’re here to take care of our communities. Whether it’s in mental health that loses money, doesn’t matter. We’re excited for it because it’s going to fill a gap or a need in the community. We provide as a hospital and as a region, just this hospital, $34-$35 million a year in community benefit, which statistically is by far higher than the national average of any other hospital in the U.S. So that is in the form of what we call charity care, patients coming in who can’t afford the care. We have a very, very liberal policy, arguably the most liberal open policy around charity care of any institution in New York. That allows more patients to get care and not have that burden. It’s in the form of being out in the community with vaccines and flu shots. We gave over 10,000 flu shots free in the community this past year. It’s in the form of our staff volunteering time. We have a group of 30 or so nurses that go out and volunteer in schools and communities at food pantries, donating time to help these local community benefit organizations. So you kind of put all that together in the amount of stuff we do in education and resources provided to the community. If you quantify all of that, they call that community benefit. There was a study in 2021, nationally, the average notfor-profit hospital in the U.S. contributes about 2.3% of their expenses to community benefit. In this hospital, we’re at 7.8% of our expenses. At Northwell, overall, it’s greater than $2 billion a year. Northwell subsidizes care, goes out in the community, provides free blood pressure medications, free screenings, free flu shots, tremendous amount of energy put into it. So I think when it comes to the question of how do we avoid the pitfalls, fundamentally our mission is different. Fundamentally, we’re here to focus on, forget the cost, how can we do this the right way with the right patients in the right community? So if we can do that and then at some point through philanthropy we can figure out how to continue to reinvest in the hospital like paying for our maternity unit expansion, we will continue to do that. But it requires us to be out and connected in the community. I mentioned to you the President’s Council, where we’re bringing these community stakeholders together every three to four months. They’re telling us live, real time, in text messages, they’re emailing us, hey, I heard this, what can we do? And we’re we’re trying to be as nimble and adaptive as possible to tackle some of these challenges. I will say lastly, if I may, some of the challenges [in some medical groups], there are simply not enough providers in the U.S. Unless the individual has means to pay or travel or get on an airplane to go see a doctor, which most of us cannot, then there are going to be challenges with access. And it’s really not just any local medical group; this is a national issue. So the goal is though, how do we continue to invest in the right ways in the community. So at least patients in the community know that it’s not perfect, but we’re going do our best to get you in. Q: How has Northwell embraced AI (artificial intelligence)? Anderson: This is a fun topic. Northwell has an AI technology committee that governs how we use AI in Northwell. That’s very important because we talk about the potential of AI. It does need to be managed and governed. With that being said, there is tremendous opportunity for efficiency. Today in a hospital in an ambulatory setting, after a doctor sees a patient, depending on how complex the patient is, you could be there for 30 minutes typing up and writing all of your notes. There is AI technology that we’re working on and it’s starting to be piloted and demoed within Northwell, where just like this, you’re with a patient, you get the patient’s permission, you put a recorder like this on the table. It then takes and translates that into a narrative that you as the physician can then approve. Of course, it would never post something without your approval. You make sure it’s accurate. That just saved you 30 minutes. It gives you more time with the patient. Another example is radiology and this requires a lot of thought. Today in Northwell, we’re trialing, in pockets, AI technology on radiology. So you think of a system like Northwell, 85,000 employees, we serve millions of patients a year. Think about how many imaging studies are generated, that’s a lot of data. Being able to harness that and work with a company that can help us then get as accurate as possible, maybe even more accurate than a really welltrained radiologist. The radiologist would still confirm it, of course. …You’re waiting four hours for a radiology study. We’d love at some point to cut that in half. So you’re not waiting as long. It might be a more accurate read, quicker. I think that’s where we’re going. And so that’s where AI is more of an enabling technology, we’re not viewing it as a substitute. It’s more an enabler. It’s a tool. And the good governance around it. A lot of exciting stuff. Just like we talked about, we’re not a hospital system, we’re a healthcare system, and the goal is to take care of the patient from cradle to grave. The more that we can coordinate internally, this is more seamless for the patient. In Northwell, AI is going to disrupt us in a good way. We are replacing our electronic medical record, which is, for us, big news. It’s just over a $1 billion investment in Northwell. Across all of Northwell, we’re moving to what’s known as EPIC. It’s a national electronic medical record. In the United States, 60% of patients in the U.S. have an EPIC record. They have an entire AI division on how to really make that interaction of the provider, the nurse, the tech at the computer easier and better so they can spend more time with the patient. In the conversation of AI, there are many elements of that medical record that are foundationally based on AI to make it better, safer, higher quality for the provider, which translates to the patient. HEALTHCARE FROM PAGE 20 Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding, anniversary or other special occasion. Send a photo and announcement to klt@ halstonmedia.com. You can also upload the announcement using the “Submit Content” button on the top right of our website, News.HalstonMedia.com. 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