North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 46 Thursday, January 26, 2023 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 19 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Booster Club Tournament pg 12 BASKETBALL Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER It was really an all-hands-ondeck situation. Were it not for the concerted e orts of numerous rst responders, things might not have turned out so well for a horse that had become mired up to its shoulders in mud last week in North Salem. e dramatic rescue took place in a large swamp on Tuesday, Jan. 17, according to the Croton Falls Fire Department. Reports vary on how it all came down. One had it that the unidenti ed rider was exploring the woods deep o Hardscrabble Road around dusk. Another said Nico was being ridden around a vineyard when he was spooked by something and took o into the trees, losing his passenger along the way. e 11-year-old horse then stumbled into the swamp and got sucked in. at much can be con- rmed. e rider was able to go for help, but couldn’t tell re ghters exactly where to nd the trapped animal. e fact that it was by then completely dark complicated rescue e orts as well. Croton Falls called in the cavalry, including technical rescue teams from Westchester and Putnam counties; the Patterson Fire Department, which has a horse rescue special operations unit; and several other agencies including the Goldens Bridge Fire Department and the Yorktown Fire Department, which deployed a drone equipped with an infrared camera. An employee of the property’s owner gets a big shout-out for helping to locate the equine victim. He knows the area “like the back of his hand” and was able to accurately guess where Nico Local rst responders perform equine rescue PHOTO COURTESY OF PATTERSON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. 11-year-old Nico was successfully saved from his muddy predicament. BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e North Salem Board of Education began their Jan. 18 meeting by announcing the appointment of Dr. Duncan Wilson as the next Superintendent of Schools. Current Superintendent Dr. Ken Freeston will retire in June, and Wilson’s term will take e ect on July 1. Dr. Wilson is currently serving as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the Ardsley School District, and has an extensive background in Westchester. He held previous positions such as the Director of Instruction and Human Resources in Briarcli , principal in the Scarsdale schools, and as a teacher at Horace Mann and Byram Hills. Wilson received his BA at Harvard, Master’s at NYU, and Doctorate in Education (EdD) at Columbia University. Evaluating 38 applicants, Deborah Raizes and Susan Guiney of Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associates, in coordination with the board, conducted an extensive superintendent search that began last summer. “In our selection process, it’s been very apparent that this is a person [Wilson] who cares a lot about children and a lot about instructional excellence. I think he will t right into the North Salem community,” said Trustee Deborah D’Agostino. “I’m pleased with your selection for the new superintendent and I speak for the administrative council when I say we look forward to meeting with him,” Freeston added, addressing the board. e Board of Education also announced the promotion of Dr. Adam VanDerStuyf, current Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services, to the role of Deputy Superintendent. Both he and Wilson will o cially be appointed to their positions at the board’s Feb. 2 meeting, beginning at 7:30 p.m. “I am honored, thankful, and appreciative for the board recognition as Deputy Superintendent,” said VanDerStuyf. Dr. Duncan Wilson named new superintendent SEE RESCUE PAGE 3 No horsing around BOARD OF EDUCATION 17 Miller Rd. Mahopac 845-621-1222 RooneyOrtho.com Rooney Orthodontics Children & Adults
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Amid pleasures and places though we may roam, BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e continued discussion on hiring an additional School Resource O cer (SRO) for the North Salem School District took precedence after the Board of Education’s 4 - 3 vote on Nov. 16 against authorizing the transfer from unassigned fund balance for a spring o cer contract with the county. Before the focal point of the meeting, however, the board approved the terms of a side agreement with the North Salem Teachers Association to provide an additional district-wide per diem psychologist, using 45K of Covid monies, for student social/ emotional support, with the contract lasting until next June. “What this will do is allow us to put proactive measures in place,” said Adam VanDerStuyf, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services. Soon after, tensions rose amid discussion on the SRO fund balance fund transfer ($97,258), stemming from Superintendent Ken Freeston’s announcement on Oct. 26 of a verbal agreement between the district’s attorney and the county’s legal department on a contract for next spring. Trustee Brandy Keenan read a letter containing her grievances, citing the Jun. 15 vote that indicated the hiring as, “A moment of dysfunction we have not recovered from.” Although she voted “yes” at the time, Keenan said that she felt “blindsided” because she did not have enough time to research and gather more information for the vote, leading to a 4 - 3 result in favor of the resolution. Keenan cited numerous studies demonstrating that SROs do not signi cantly impact the prevention of school shootings, while also highlighting the need for a bigger focus on student mental health and investment into lacking resources and facilities. She concluded that if an SRO is hired, it should be through the budget starting the 2023-2024 school year. “I know I am not comparing apples to apples, but what I am talking about is who decides what deserves a break in procedure, the bending of the rules, what is the rubric. I feel we need to bring back an adherence to policy and procedure, and nd an additional SRO through the budget, not like this,” she said. Paul Giamundo, the trustee Board of Education votes ‘no’ on SRO SEE BOE PAGE 21 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 39 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 18 LEISURE 14 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 6 SPORTS 12 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Boys Basketball Preview pg 13 TIGERS PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e North Salem community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Nov. 30 Board of Education meeting following the prior meeting’s 4-2 vote against the authorization to transfer $97,258 from unassigned fund balances to cover the cost of a second school resource of- cer (SRO) for the district. Parent Matt DeRose took issue with Trustee Brandy Keenan’s letter at the last meeting pushing against the hiring. She questioned the e ectiveness of the o cer and the nancial implications of transferring funds, wanting to focus more on mental health initiatives. Believing she was “disparaging the qualities and impact school resource o cers have on our students,” he stated, “having one o - cer at each campus would expedite professionalism and continuity in an emergency response.” Je Carpenter seconded DeRose’s perspective, wanting members who voted “no” to reconsider their position. “ ese bene ts overwhelmingly outweigh any Googled negatives that you found to t your narrative,” he said. “It’s the time to do what your residents are asking you to do.” Not convinced the board is doing all they can to prevent a school shooting, Carpenter emphasized the need to get the SRO rst and then build safety parameters around them. “I fear you may open yourselves up for potential litigation,” he added. Carol Hughes took the stage next to express more foundational concerns about the board. Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their current position. “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you ignore the process,” she said. While a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive threat assessment system. Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote HThe holidays are upon us! As the community gets into the spirit of the season, a bit of holiday magic can already be found at Lumagica at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard. See more photos on page 10! oliday magic HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. 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Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their cur- “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you igWhile a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 40 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 21 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Tigers Take O pg 18 TRACK Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN H. HOUGHTON BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Are coyotes getting too close for comfort? e question is a timely one in light of the fact that two residents of nearby North Salem recently had a scary encounter with one of the North American canines. One of the women was bitten -- and her walking companion nearly was -- by what was probably a rabid coyote. It ed after the attack and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal, so if one is spotted during the day, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong. ey are most active at dawn or dusk. However, it is a wild creature and normally gives folks a wide berth. Beware if it seems to have no fear of humans. Other signs of rabies include appearing disoriented or excessively wobbly. Because they are explorers, opportunists, and can cope, if not thrive, in almost any environment – including cities -- coyotes can be found in every state in America, except Hawaii. Coyotes may look doglike, sometimes display doglike behaviors, and even have a bit of dog DNA in them, but they are de - nitely not the domesticated type and should be respected for the wild creatures they are, according to Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library last week hosted Goin’s “Coexisting With Coyotes,” a live webinar jam-packed with scientific information and myth-busting revelations. It aimed to demystify coyotes and clear up common misconceptions. “We don’t want people to be fearful about being outdoors,” Goin explained. SOME BASICS e adult eastern coyote is four to ve feet from snout to tail and weighs between 20 to 45 pounds. Its coat can be tawny brown, with some black or grey fur. Its ears are large and pointy, its tail u y and carried straight down, and its legs are long. Comparatively, house cats generally tip the scales at between eight to 10 pounds; the average Labrador Retriever weighs between 55 to 80 pounds, and the gray wolf between 70 to 145 if male and between 60 to 100 if female. COYOTE CUISINE While classi ed as carnivores, coyotes have a more omnivorous diet. eir favorite chow consists of mice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits, but they’ll munch on fruits and veggies and won’t turn up their noses at human garbage. ey do scavenge for venison but don’t take deer down unless they’re wounded or weak. ey eat fawns. Cats are on the menu too, so Goin advises keeping them indoors “where there are no coyotes.” COYOTE CONVERSATION ey mark their territory, or advertise their mating status, by leaving a scent. 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Thursday, January 26, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 could have wandered, said Croton Falls Fire Chief Jeffery Daday Jr. A front-end excavator was brought in to carve a path so that utility vehicles and all-terrain vehicles could access the general area. A veterinarian sedated the frightened, exhausted, and muck-covered beast and rescuers literally used their hands to shovel Nico out. Footing had to be established so the humans wouldn’t get stuck as well, Daday said. The 11-year-old patient stood an estimated 17 hands tall and likely weighed about 1,400 pounds. A makeshift stretcher was constructed from EMS backboards and plywood. It took more than two dozen folks to drag him to solid ground. Nico was a little groggy at first but managed to walk out of the woods on his own to the staging area where a nice warm horse trailer awaited him. Transported to a local veterinary hospital and examined for injuries, the horse was doing well and was expected to be released on Friday, Jan. 20, Daday said. The rider was not seriously injured. She was treated at the scene and released. ‘A MIRACLE’ Charlotte Harris, co-president of the North Salem Bridle Trails Association, said last week that it was a “miracle” that the horse made it through the four-hour ordeal in one piece. She credited that to the efforts of all the first responders at the scene. “These guys did an incredible job. It was truly an amazing feat of skill, dedication, and compassion,” Harris said, adding: “It gives me goosebumps just thinking about what they did.” MANY HANDS According to the Croton Falls Fire Department, WCDES Battalion 13, County Car 2, County Car 4, County Car 8, County Car 36 with Communications Staff, WCPD Aviation, WCDES TRT Car 2001, North Salem PD, and PCBOES Battalion 12 and 15 operated and provided assistance throughout the incident. While operating, EMS from North Salem VAC, WCEMS, and WEMS 45 Medic 3 treated multiple patients at the scene, while Lewisboro VAC stood by for North Salem VAC in their headquarters. While all units operated for four hours, the Carmel Fire Department stood by at the Croton Falls Fire House until they returned to service. All were thanked profusely by CFFD for their “assistance in accomplishing a successful outcome!” RESCUE FROM PAGE 1 BY ROE INTRIERI CONTRIBUTING WRITER “This a place where you are safe and you are loved, despite your religious or spiritual background,” says Priest in Residence, Reverend Judy Ferguson about St. James Episcopal Church in North Salem. Ferguson’s hope is to enrich the parish with regular communion and an understanding of the church seasons, adding that the parish is a “dynamic community with good energy.” With consistent worship, she hopes to guide the parish in finding a permanent priest. Rev. Ferguson recently retired from 26 years of active, fulltime ministry. She was the Rector at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Highland Falls for most of her tenure. Rev. Ferguson also continues to serve as the Episcopal Civilian Chaplain to USMA, West Point where she has led the campus/ alumni ministry for 21 years. She welcomes all to St. James, especially parents of young children, for some time out for “Sunday Joy” (babysitting provided, starting Feb. 5). The Sunday service at the church on the hill at 296 Titicus Road is 10 - 11 a.m., followed by coffee hour. Rev Ferguson shares this message at the pulpit and in person: “It doesn’t matter what your world view is, the only thing that God requires of us is to love one another.” She invites anyone to drop by the Parish Hall office Tuesday or Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for pastoral care, or to talk about theological or social issues. For more information, call the St. James office at 914-669-5563 or visit stjamesns.com. Rev. Judy Ferguson joins St. James Episcopal Church PHOTO COURTESY OF ROE INTRIERI Rev. Ferguson hopes to guide the parish in finding a permanent priest. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to share the love. The North Salem Recreation Department is collecting homemade or store-bought cards for the community’s seniors and those residents who are housebound. Cupids can use their own materials or pick up a kit at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library. The finished greetings can be dropped off at the library (276 Titicus Road) or at the recreation department’s offices next door (270 Titicus Road). They would like to get them by Monday, Feb. 6, so there is enough time to check inventory against the recipients’ list. “We will make sure they get where they need to be in time for everyone to have a Happy Valentine’s Day!” the rec folks promised. To suggest names of those who might like a card, contact Recreation Director Lauren Rosasco at (914) 669-5783 or email recreation@northsalemny.org. Recreation Department to collect Valentines for seniors PHOTOS COURTESY OF PATTERSON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Emergency responders were dispatched into the woods off of Hardscrabble Road on Jan. 17. A makeshift stretcher was constructed from EMS backboards and plywood to free the animal. Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at northsalemnews@ halstonmedia.com, or give us a call at 914-302-5830.
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Be sure to have a U.S. Postmark on any item sent near the end of the month. Payments received with no postmark or an o ce machine postmark after Tuesday, Jan. 31 will be returned for penalty. How to pay? Come to 270 Titicus Road (the red door) and visit the tax o ce or place your envelope in the Tax Receiver’s drop box on the porch no later than 8 p.m. on Jan. 31. Payments left later will be returned for penalty. Alternately, deliver your envelope with a stamp to a U.S. Post Of- ce during business hours. Ask the clerk to hand stamp your envelope, or pay online via credit card or electronic check. Convenience fees apply to both. Any credit card payments must be for the full amount of the bill plus penalty or for the installment due. Visit the North Salem Town website at www.northsalem.org and go to the Tax Department to view frequently asked questions regarding mailing and payment procedures. ose who usually pay in cash are requested to please deposit your cash with your bank and forward a check, money order, or teller’s check as payment. Feel free to call the Tax Of- ce at 914 669 5177 or email the Tax O ce kroach@northsalem. org or vgiachetto@northsalemny. org with any questions or needs. We will respond to you as soon as possible. As of Feb. 1, a 10% penalty is in e ect. Penalties cannot be waived. Keep healthy and safe. Happy 2023! Karen Roach, Receiver of Taxes & Victoria Giacchetto, Deputy Receiver of Taxes North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps CPR TRAINING Thursday, Feb. 2 and Thursday, Feb. 9, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Participants will be trained on adult, child and infant CPR, AED use, and how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver. Participants will receive a 3-year American Heart Association certi cation. To be held at North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 14 Daniel Road, North Salem. Cost: $75 per person To register, go to www.nsvac. org. Click on the PayPal button to pay via PayPal or Venmo Please include the name of each participant. For further information, please contact Maria Hlushko at [email protected] Girl Scout Troop 02950 SNOWFLAKE BALL Friday, Feb. 3, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. North Salem girls in grades K through 6 are invited to bring a special guest for a night of dancing, refreshments, dessert and friends! To be held at the Sheet Metal Union Hall, 38 Star Ridge Rd. in Brewster. Tickets are $30 per person, sale ends Jan. 30. To purchase tickets, visit www. eventbrite.com/e/snowflakeball-tickets-502224857067 North Salem Athletic Booster Club A NIGHT AT THE BARN Friday, Jan. 27, from 7 to 11 p.m. Dinner, DJ, dancing, Silent Auction, and a great night with friends, to be held at Tilly Foster Farm, 100 NY-312 in Brewster. Tickets are $100 per person, and include bu et dinner, beer, wine, soda, and entertainment. A cash bar will also be available. Please RSVP no later than Friday, Jan. 20. Payments are accepted by Venmo @NorthSalem-BoosterClub or check payable to North Salem Athletic Booster Club, mailed to PO Box 199, North Salem, NY 10560. Attire: Jeans and boots casual. When purchasing tickets, please ll out the seating form by visiting https://forms.gle/YdFsGV7PnA9MCfUk8 For any questions, email nsboosterclub@northsalemschools. org. Black History Month Celebration Saturday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. e North Salem Republican Town Committee, along with e Westchester Republican County Committee cordially invite you to a free community event in celebration of Black History Month. e event will feature guest speaker Jim Coleman, a Fortune 500 executive, economic developer, author, investor, and farmer. 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Thursday, January 26, 2023 North Salem News – Page 5 all ages. Refreshments will be served. To be held at Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem. For more info or to RSVP, email northsalemrepublicans@ gmail.com Ruth Keeler Memorial Library e library is open for browsing, computer use, and reading! Please visit www.ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org for more information. Most programs are in person or on ZOOM. Send an email if you want to participate to keelerli[email protected]. When you email, a link will be sent to click on, including a password to enter. BAGELS AND BOOKS Thursday, Feb. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. e book group will dip into contemporary African literature with “Homegoing,” by Yaa Gyasi. e book recounts the lives of the descendants of two half-sisters in Ghana, one of whom stayed in Ghana and one of whom was sold into slavery in the U.S. SOCIAL KNITTING Mondays, from 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bring your projects and ideas for an hour of chatting and knitting. Send an email, and you will receive an invitation. Led by Cathleen Sulli. FRIDAY PAINTERS AND ARTISTS Fridays, at 10:30 a.m. Join a fun and informal group of painters and artists, beginners and experienced. ere is no instruction, and you can draw, paint or work in any medium you choose. You must bring your own materials. WESTCHESTER BREATHES Fridays, from 9:30 - 10 a.m. Increase your resilience, and lower your stress. Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety and have a positive impact on your health and well-being. North Salem Republican Town Committee VOLUNTEERS WANTED e North Salem Republican Town Committee is looking for volunteers. If you cannot volunteer your time, please consider a donation to our committee. If you believe in the conservative cause and want to support our e orts, consider mailing a donation via check or money order to: North Salem Republican Town Theresa A. Rattigan-Davis eresa A. Rattigan-Davis a resident of North Salem, passed away on January 12, 2023, at Northern Westchester Hospital Center. She was 59 years old. eresa was born in the Bronx, NY, on December 30, 1963, the daughter of James and Gladys (Stanek) Rattigan. eresa was raised and educated in Mahopac, NY graduating from Mahopac High School before attending Dutchess Community College to obtain her Nursing Degree, followed by the College of New Rochelle where she obtained her Master of Science from the school’s nursing program. On November 18, 1995, eresa married her loving husband Arthur Davis at St. John the Evangelist Church in Mahopac, NY. For over 30 years, until her retirement in 2019, eresa worked as a Nurse, last working as a Nurse Manager for both the Trauma/ICU and 4 North at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. She was a proud member of the New York State Nurses Association and Wings over Water swim exercise club. She loved to paint, and bake Christmas cookies for her friends and family. She enjoyed drawing and painting, gardening, and spending time on her front porch. In addition to her husband Arthur, she is survived by her mother Gladys Rattigan, loving son Sean Davis, her brothers and their spouses: James and Kathy Rattigan, Kevin and Kathy Rattigan and Brian and Kim Rattigan. She is also survived by her dear nieces and nephews: Dylan and his wife McKenzie Rattigan, Sara, Matthew, Shannon, Liam, Aine, Kelly, Seamus, Eileen, Shane, and Colleen Rattigan and Spencer, Logan, Emily and Christopher Davis. She is predeceased by her father James Rattigan and sister Judy Rattigan. Calling hours were held on ursday, January 19, at McHoul Funeral Home in Hopewell Junction, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial was o ered on Friday, January 20, at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Roman Catholic Church in Lagrangeville, NY. In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be made in eresa’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. OBITUARIES ROCK FROM PAGE 4 SEE ROCK PAGE 20 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 Do you know what the cost of your long-term care will be if you are not eligible for Medicaid? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500
Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, January 26, 2023 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER They say that getting on Jeopardy! is harder than getting into Harvard. The smartest show on television receives about 100,000 applications from game aspirants a year. Of those only about 400 make it through the lengthy selection process, which begins with an online “Anytime” test that uses some of its hardest questions in order to weed out the weakest players. Those who score above a certain percentage get placed in a pool of potential contestants. Then showrunners randomly pick out another bunch of people for the next round of hurdles to jump. And so on and so on until the final crop is chosen. (If they didn’t make the cut, folks are free to have as many tries as they want.) However daunting the exercise, Somers High School grad Katie Palumbo fearlessly gave it a shot and was accepted as a contestant. The two episodes in which the 30-year-old museum membership specialist competed were recorded in November at Sony Studios in Culver City, Calif., and aired at 7 p.m. on WABC on Monday, Jan. 16 and Tuesday, Jan. 17. In the first, Palumbo and another challenger, Jimmy Davoren, a teacher from California, set out to stop three-game champion Yogesh Raut, an Illinois native and blogger. The Final Jeopardy in the category Business Milestones Monday? “These were sold in 1908, at a price equivalent to about $27,000 today. The correct response? What is the Ford Model T? All three contestants fell short in their reponses, but at least Palumbo’s was heading in the right direction. “What are cars?” she wrote. According to media reports, fans were upset with the final clue, which they thought was vague. Palumbo entered the final round with $25,600 in her piggy bank. Minus the $2,500 wager for that wrong answer, her one day total was $23,100, which gave her the lead. Obviously thrilled to bits, she turned to Davoren and exclaimed: “That number pays off my college debt. I’m completely out of college debt right now!” Davoren gives her a high-five. “Thank you!” she responded. Aiming to dethrone Palumbo on Tuesday were Stephanie Pakula, an aerospace engineer from Cambridge, Mass., and Vince Bacani, a risk manager from Montreal. Going into Final Jeopardy!, Palumbo had $7,400; Bacani, $14,000; and Pakula, $1,000. The clue that flummoxed all three? “MIMAL, sometimes said to be the silhouette of a chef or elf, stands for Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and these 2 states.” None of them came up with “Arkansas and Louisiana.” (Minnesota looks like a hat and Iowa like a face Missouri forms the shirt, Arkansas is the pants, and Louisiana the boots.) Palumbo put $5,000 on the line; Bacani, only $1,000. So even if our hometown girl had been correct and had $12,400, it wouldn’t have been enough to hang onto her crown. She ended up with $2,400. The new champion’s one-day earnings were $13,000. Pakula went home with $101. “It was so much fun. Everyone was so nice,” Palumbo told Halston Media on Thursday, Jan. 19, adding that despite it being a competition there was a real sense of comradery among all involved. SWORN TO SECRECY Players and audience members are sworn to secrecy. No one’s even supposed to reveal that they’ve been chosen. That particular cat was officially let out of the bag on Thursday, Jan. 12, when the Emmy Award-winning quiz show alerted local media about the names of upcoming contestants. Its brief press release featured a beaming Palumbo and the regular host, Ken Jennings. Former child actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik hosts primetime specials and the show’s college championships. Thrilled friends and family members flocked to social media to offer congratulations and wish her good luck. Palumbo grew up faithfully watching Jeopardy! with This is Jeopardy! Amawalk woman hits prime time PHOTO COURTESY OF JEOPARDY PRODUCTIONS, INC. Katie Palumbo, seen here with host Ken Jennings, was a contestant on Jeopardy! last week. REGIONAL SEE JEOPARDY PAGE 7 Serving all Faiths since 1858 Cremations and Burials FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT Both pre-payment and no-payment options • Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah • Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Railroad station. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars. • Monuments & inscriptions available. 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033 www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager JOSEPH M. McMANUS ~ Director RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director MARISA A. GIULIANO ~ Director ADNER J. MONTENEGRO-LEE ~ Director CLARK ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME
Thursday, January 26, 2023 North Salem News – Page 7 siblings omas and Jackie (Canino), and parents Patricia (Pat) and Anthony. Mom’s a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker in Katonah and pop has retired from a career in corporate nance. e family moved to Amawalk from the Bronx about the time Palumbo was entering second grade. e living room competition at their new abode could get, to put it politely, erce. “We’re very nice people EXCEPT during Jeopardy!,” Pat Palumbo admits. Now grown, all three Palumbo o spring have managed to excel in their chosen elds. “We gave all of them the tools. What each made of those was up to them,” Pat says. Whatever path they chose in life was irrelevant to their parents. “ ey could have done anything and we would have loved them unconditionally,” she adds. As a youngster, Tom was a font of knowledge about sports, especially his favorite team, the Yankees. He grew up to get a law degree and now is with the Legal Aid Society. Jackie’s thing was pop culture. She landed in the entertainment industry, became a television writer, and is now working on her rst novel. Oh, and BTW, she got her sheepskin from Harvard. (Mom’s trove of facts about Broadway shows was legendary. Dad’s forte was sports. A - nancial whiz, he was always happy to impart useful advice about how much to wager during the nal round.) Palumbo’s niche was any kind of history and literature. at evolved into a deep interest in Irish history and its depiction in pop culture, especially anything that had to do with the nationalist rebellion against English rule. Anytime her daughter nds something that grabs her, she becomes “passionate” about it and “goes all in,” Pat claims. “I’m so incredibly proud and excited,” she says of Palumbo’s latest achievement. “It’s another lifelong passion that she’s made into a reality. As a parent, there’s nothing more satisfying.” LIFELONG LEARNER Palumbo’s talent for learning apparently was inspired by her beloved late grandmother Teresa Harris (nee Hughes), whose family had hailed from Cork, Ireland. (As founder and director -- along with husband omas -- of the Cardinal Hayes Center for Exceptional Children, Harris was heralded for working tirelessly for 50 years on behalf of the developmentally challenged.) Palumbo loved to do crafts with her grandma and has especially fond memories of the adorable piggies they cleverly created out of milk cartons, paint, and pipe cleaners (for the oinkers’ curly tails). She always seemed to be ahead of the pack during the family’s noholds-barred Jeopardy! sessions. “Her depth of knowledge was crazy,” her proud mama told Halston Media last week. Even when a wee child, Palumbo would rather be in a library than any other place. While at SHS, she was lucky enough to know teacher Brenda O’Shea, whose father was from Ireland. Recognizing that special something in the student, O’Shea arranged for her to participate in an independent study program on Irish history. From that springboard, Palumbo went on to earn her bachelor of arts degree in psychology at Wheaton College in Norton, Mass., and her master’s in Irish Studies from New York University. She’s currently pursuing a Ph.D. in history from University College Cork through its online degree program. Palumbo’s working on a doctoral thesis that focuses on the Irish revolution’s depiction in pop culture, particularly the way that the Easter Uprising has been represented in movies such as “Michael Collins,” a 1996 period drama about the doomed freedom ghter. To pay the bills along the way, she’s been a costumed performer at the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo, a box o ce attendant at e Bedford Playhouse, a barista and bookseller at Little Joe’s Coffee and Books in Katonah, a pre-K teacher, and a full-time nanny. Palumbo was o ered a position as an interpreter at Mystic Seaport Museum last summer. She had to learn new skills such as woodworking and blacksmithing. She had a blast juggling seven roles in the nonpro t’s annual marathon rendition of a boiled-down version of the Herman Melville classic “Moby-Dick.” A tale of one whaling captain’s quest for vengeance against the colossal beast that took his leg, it’s a tting choice for the recreated 19th-century seafaring village. It seemed like the ideal job because she’d have the chance to combine her talents for teaching and acting with her love of handson history. Being practical as well as smart, Palumbo wanted to try it on for size rst before picking up stakes and permanently moving to Connecticut. at meant a grueling four-hour daily commute from Somers to Mystic and back again. Palumbo ended up loving the experience so much that she accepted a full-time position as a museum membership specialist there and now lives in nearby Rhode Island. 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118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2021 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 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 North Salem News or its a iliates. 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 to [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, January 26, 2023 “Daddy, you no longer have superpowers,” said my son, mocking me for my hubris over the past three years. My wife, Lauren, who followed every COVID protocol imaginable from the very beginning – even double masking in some situations – was the rst among us to get the dreaded virus. Like dominoes, the virus captured my son and daughter, my mom and dad, and my brother, sisterin-law and nieces. But for three years, I managed to avoid it. What was wrong with me? Was I like Spider-Man, living in some sort of chemically altered super-body? e day before Lauren was formally diagnosed with COVID in 2021, I sat next to her in a car for about four hours. We even kissed. I never got it. e second time she got COVID, about a year later, I threw all caution to the wind and entered her quarantined space without a mask. Still nothing. But after three years, the virus nally caught up to me. On the night before I tested positive, I attended my daughter’s jazz band concert without a mask. I had a slight tickle in my throat, and Lauren tested me. I was negative. I thought it was probably nothing. Before any keyboard warriors decide to write a letter to the editor saying how awful I was for not wearing a mask, I concede that in hindsight, I should have worn one. I feel pretty awful that I didn’t. I’m one of those jerks that keeps this thing spreading. Even a small tickle should have prompted more caution on my part, and I hope and pray that I didn’t make anyone else seriously ill by the ripple e ect I may have caused. At the end of the concert, I asked Lauren and several people sitting near us if it was just me or if the auditorium was freezing. Lauren looked at me with total bewilderment and embarrassment, as apparently it was just me. Not only should I have been masked, but I clearly shouldn’t have been there. e next morning I had a fever and the red stripe indicating a positive test appeared immediately. So far, it’s been like a mild u. In July, I came down with bronchial pneumonia (not COVID), and that was far worse than this. But given my recent history with bronchial pneumonia and given the fact that my wife and mom think I’m extremely overweight (I think the word “extreme” is extreme; I like to call it a dad-bod), I was instructed by the two women in my life to call the doctor and request to be prescribed the anti-viral medication, Paxlovid. So, that’s the update in a nutshell. Of course, now that I just Googled Paxlovid to make sure I was spelling it correctly for this column, I happened to look up the side e ects, and now all of a sudden I’m nauseous. Putting all irreverence and joking aside, I think all of us can use a little common sense when it comes to COVID. e truth is that it can be deadly for people with comorbidities. My good friend’s sister, who was in her 50s, just died after catching COVID in the hospital, where she was being treated for cancer. So, the virus is deadly serious. At the same time, my son recently had the u followed a bit later by COVID, and the u was exponentially worse for him. He got up to a 105 fever with the u, which would have surely killed someone else with a comorbidity. So obviously the cautions that we learned from this pandemic are applicable in preventing all sorts of other potential bugs, which can be deadly to the wrong person. One of the best practices many of us developed during the height of the pandemic is to avoid shaking people’s hands. While part of me feels that it’s a shame to stop this time-honored tradition, especially when it comes to conducting business, I think a good st bump is preferable over spreading COVID, u or a cold. Unfortunately, the one good thing about being sick – getting some rest and relaxation, is hard to achieve when you run a business fueled by technology. With COVID, I have the privilege of replying to emails and answering phone calls while working from my laptop and cell phone while lying in bed. e press never sleeps. e ‘VID’ nally caught up to me BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions this year. I used to make them, but they always fell by the wayside by the second week in January. I also used to say that now that the previous year was gone, I could concentrate on starting over fresh and new, but the ending of 2022 has left me feeling sad and a bit unsettled. Last September, we lost a family member, my sonin-law’s mother, Linda. She was a petite, quiet woman who worked as a school librarian for about 30 years. She loved her son and grandson dearly, not to mention her two dogs, Barney and Betty. After her husband passed away about ve years ago, she took on the monumental task of getting her nances and life in order to accommodate her new status in life. She cleaned out her large, three-story home and bought herself a beautiful apartment not far from her son’s home. Linda enjoyed being with our big, boisterous Italian family, and held her own and laughed with us when we teased her. She was a good sport. Last September, after she returned home from doing her errands, she realized she had left her phone in her car. She took the elevator down to her parking lot, retrieved her phone and while walking back to the elevator, she was struck by a car. e person driving said that he never saw her. Our hearts were heavy as we celebrated anksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and the New Year. I had a particularly di cult time with Linda’s passing in such a tragic and unexpected way and nally reached out to one of my best friends from high school. She had become a priest. My letter to her just kept asking, “Why?” and she nally told me that we may never know why Linda was taken from us in such a sudden and shocking way. Her words helped me. At this time, as much as I want to put 2022 behind me, I want to keep my memories alive. I want to remember all the fun times with Linda, our trip to Greece together and how much she loved being a grandmother. I think of Linda most days and am sad that she will not see our grandchild, Drew, grow strong and con dent; and I am sad that he will never remember Linda. I will keep this special lady in my heart and let Drew know that Grandma Linda and I share a very special bond: we became grandmothers at the exact moment in time. How special that was for us. I know I said I was not going to make any resolutions for 2023, but if I did, they would be to enjoy every single moment of every single day with the people I love, forget petty annoyances and enjoy the beautiful world that the good Lord has given us. Hello 2023 and Happy New Year to all. [email protected] Goodbye 2022 JO ANN FRANCELLA JUST JO ANN Fun Facts by Jo Ann Studies show that on average you can only remember about four pieces of information at any given time.
Thursday, January 26, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 9 I know it’s a little late, but one of my new year’s resolutions is not to be put o by putting things o . So here they are, the stories you can’t live without, and I’m surprised you made it this far without them. It’s the 2022 Year In Review, and I swear every one of these items is true, or my name isn’t George Santos. And I’m not entirely sure it isn’t, either. WOMAN LINKED TO CRIME BY CHEETOS DUST In Oklahoma a woman was arrested for an attempted home burglary because she left an empty bag of Cheetos at the scene, and orange residue on her teeth con rmed her involvement in the snackjacking before she could try any cheese pu rough stu . e occupants were home at the time and called 911 when they heard a crispety, crackly sound that can only mean that a crunchy crime was being committed. Nothing else of value was taken, but it does once again prove that Cheetos never prosper. M&MS CHARACTERS EVOLVING TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE In order to “create a world where everyone feels they belong,” M&Ms ads are now using characters that emphasize their sparkling personalities instead of their genders. For instance, the green M&M will now wear sneakers instead of highheeled go-go boots, which I’m guessing will be empowering for her. e orange M&M’s shoes will no longer remain untied, which was causing it undue angst, even more so than melting in somebody’s mouth, not in their hand. e implications of candy footwear have been weighing heavily on the people at the Mars Wrigley company, when really, it’s their hair and wardrobe that could use an update. On the other hand, if the world that you don’t t in involves pants that are all-of-a-sudden too small, then you might have M&Ms to blame. CROCODILE JUMPS OUT OF ZOO VAN INTO FLORIDA TRAFFIC A zoo in St. Augustine was transporting several crocodiles to another location when one of them popped out a window and onto busy Route A1A. Upon seeing the rampant reptile an astute citizen lmed the incident on his smartphone, because if you tried to tell people that you saw an alligator jump out of a moving vehicle they would tell you that sounds like a croc. Even after seeing the video I couldn’t believe that any living being would jump out of a perfectly good van in order to get a closer view of Florida tra c. Before anyone could shed any crocodile tears, two female members of the zoo crew wrestled it back into the van and told the animal that while Florida highways can be fun, don’t make a habitat of it. CRISPR STARTUP WANTS TO RESURRECT THE WOOLLY MAMMOTH A company called Colossal has raised $15 million to genetically modify Indian elephants using geneediting technology, with the eventual goal of bringing back the long-extinct woolly mammoth. eir rst order of business will be to create a hybrid animal that withstands the cold weather of the tundra, a sort of a “mammo-poo,” if you will, and I certainly don’t know why you would. I got very excited when I rst saw this story because I thought CRISPR was a new cereal. When I read that it was a company trying to resurrect the woolly mammoth I thought, why bring back something that could kill me without even knowing it? Why not resurrect something less itchy, like the McDonald’s hot apple pie or the Plymouth Barracuda? MAN RETURNS FROM SHOPPING TO FIND 15,000 BEES IN HIS CAR Just when you thought that downtown parking was hard enough, you should know that a New Mexico man returned from grocery shopping to nd 15,000 bees massed in his car. e only thing worse than that would be to nd say, 15,000 televangelists in your car. He was absolutely crestfallen, because he had JUST bought two jars of honey. I would have gured that the person who counted all of those bees was eventually killed, but there were no major injuries reported, since one of the responding o cers happened to be a beekeeper and possibly recognized some of them. I’m not allergic to bees, but I always thought it ironic if a bee sting could cause you to break out in hives. If these stories were not quite enough, stay tuned for Part II next week. And if that’s not quite enough for you, perhaps your medication levels are too high. Look for Rickster Melen on Facebook! Say hello at: rlife8@ hotmail.com 2022: e Year in Review - Part I RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD Have your child’s needs been ignored by their school? Have you ever felt that your school isn’t listening to you or your doctors? We are here for you ourkidsspecialed.org Our Kids Special Ed is an IRS registered 501c(3)
Page 10 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, January 26, 2023 For many of us, a license plate is just a number. en there are those who create and acquire a special plate that has a personal meaning, not to mention coughing up DMV’s “vanity plate” fee. Our Dad had such a special plate of which he was so proud: WP 148, the WP representing “White Plains.” He had that plate for as long as we could remember. When he passed away years ago, our mother announced she would renew the registration and insurance on his 1969 Dodge Monaco, and she was going to learn how to drive! Oh, good Lord, she was 68 years old and had never expressed a desire to drive; she walked everywhere! In fact, Dad used to say if she drove, she’d probably stop the car and let a bird cross the street. My brother, Jack, wisely said that these were her emotions talking, just let it be and don’t make a big fuss. e following year, Mom said it was too expensive to keep the insurance and registration; she was going to sell the car and turn in the plates. An idea blossomed: maybe I could take over Dad’s plate number and keep it in the family. I contacted DMV and as fate would have it, my registration was due the same time Mom was going to surrender Dad’s. With a bit of paperwork and some notarized documents, WP 148 became mine. We knew this would have made Dad happy. However, years later after my husband, Bud, passed away and before I reconnected with Art, I spread my wings and moved to Vermont. I asked my family if anyone wanted to take over WP 148—there were no takers. Reluctantly and sadly, I turned in the plates. Upon returning to New York a couple of years later, I needed to re-register my car. While at the DMV window, I told the clerk the story of WP 148 and asked if she could check to see if it had been assigned to someone else. Just the idea that I might see a strange car with Dad’s plate made me cringe. “Oh, wow, you’re in luck,” she exclaimed as she turned the screen toward me. “Look, that plate number is still available; it’s yours if you want it!” Want it? I was elated! WP 148 was back where it belonged. e clerk was smiling while I lled out forms and paid the fee. She congratulated me and said I’d made her day. Made my day, too! A few years later, I stopped at a car wash in White Plains. An older gent came up to the car to ask what type of wash I wanted. As I paid him, he said: “WP 148, eh? at’s an oldtime number.” “Yes, it is,” I answered. “It was my dad’s and has been in the family for years.” ‘ at’s an old-time number’ RUTHANN SCHEFFER WHAT WAS I THINKING? SEESCHEFFERPAGE 11 • HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE • AIR QUALITY • DUCT CLEANING/SEALING •GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS YOUR TRUSTED HVAC COMPANY WITH DECADES OF EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO 845-600-8004 | www.bellmech.com 0 DOWN 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE! No Matter How Cold It Gets... Bell Mechanical Will Keep You & Your Family Warm & Comfortable! $ 250 OFF New Heating System EXP 3/15/23 Coupon must present at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 0 DOWN $ 174 Preventative Maintenance Visit Starting at Only Plus Tax WHAT IS A HEAT PUMP? Heat pumps will help you find the perfect balance of comfort and savings all year round, while reducing your carbon footprint. These all-in-one heating and air conditioning systems optimize the temperature throughout your home to use less energy, and can save you up to 30% on your cooling and heating costs. Don’t miss your chance to lock in rebates and incentives today— VALUED UP TO 50% of your Heat Pump project while program funding lasts… CALL NOW TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY!
Thursday, January 26, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11 He asked me who my dad was, and when I told him, he laughed out loud. “Joe? Years ago, he and I used to bowl in the same league! What a good bowler and a great guy!” I proudly display the WP 148 plate on my car—and pay the “vanity plate” fee—while ying the American and USMC ags. I’ve been spotted in Somers and White Plains frequently. at’s my legacy! P.S. Mom never learned to drive. What a relief! I’m sure Dad nally did rest in peace. [email protected] SCHEFFER FROM PAGE 10 The last time I rocked you to sleep, I didn’t know it was going to be the nal time you would need me to hold you so close to rest. Did I know the last time I smelled your baby scent that it wouldn’t stay forever? I often feel guilt when I think about how I longed for you to be just a little bit older so I could rest a little longer. Did I not appreciate every second? Every quiet moment together? Even every hard one? I look back at your picture from when you were rst born and I remember the day so clearly. e joy, the excitement, the nervousness, the exhaustion…even the pain. How could it be that it is three years later, and you are your own person now. You have your likes and dislikes and your own opinion, a strong one for that matter. It hit me this morning. You’re not a baby anymore. And I’ll never get to nurse you again, hush and rock you to sleep, or smell your hair as you sleep on my chest. Not in the newborn way at least. ose days are behind us. ey really did pass so quickly, even when the nights were so very, very long. Sometimes I look at you and I still see your face as an infant, and it brings me back to those early moments. I’ve had a few tears, but mostly I smile just watching those expressions on your face. ank you, my baby, my last baby, for having me as your mother. One day you will be six, and then fteen, and even forty. But you’ll forever be the baby, my baby. ere’s something cathartic about the realization (and the tears) that your last baby is the end of what was a very long phase of your life. But it’s also the start of a new chapter. ank you, my baby, my last baby, for helping me through motherhood, for teaching and guiding me, for everything. I will miss your baby smiles, giggle quietly when thinking about your attempts at crawling, smile softly when remembering your rst steps and happily laugh when visualizing your reactions to rst trying peas and plums. I will always remember our cuddle sessions, dances in the living room, swaying until you smiled, and our baby talks, which I hold forever in my heart. ank you my baby for giving me that precious time. And I even thought I can’t have it back, it’s forever with me and I’m eternally grateful for our time together and for all the memories we have yet to make. Nicole Dooley is a Somers mom who enjoys writing for her parenting blog. If you enjoyed her column, you can read more of her entries at www.mamaexplains. com or follow her on Instagram at @mamaexplains for relatable parenting tips and stories. Ode to my last baby PHOTO: NICOLE DOOLEY NICOLE DOOLEY MAMA EXPLAINS Increase referrals and name recognition. Advertise in the North Salem News Bulletin Board and reach over 3,500 USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. Call 845-208-8151 today! My Community Bulletin Board EOE Administrative Opening Monticello Central School Assistant Principal The successful candidate should possess: Knowledge of research-based instructional programs & practices; exp. w/ teacher supervision & evaluation; a record successfully improving learning experiences and enhancing school to home communication; and can provide a supportive environment with knowledge of social, emotional competencies, restorative practices, and promote a culturally responsive educational climate. NYS SDAISDLISBL Certlflcatlon Required plus 1 yr. of previous administrative leadership and 2 yrs. exp. as a classroom teacher preferred. Please apply online by Feb 2nd at https://montlcelloschools.tedk12.com/hire EOE Monticello 2x2.crtr - Page 1 - Composite Your business card could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Increase referrals and name recognition. Advertise in the North Salem News Bulletin Board and reach over 3,500 USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. Call 845-208-8151 today! Visit Our Display Center at 747 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065 • Sales • Rentals • Service • Buybacks Same Day Installation New and Reconditioned Lifts Locally Owned & Operated Regain Your Independence! $ 200 OFF the purchase of any stairlift ADULT SOFTBALL YSALEAGUES.COM [email protected] YORKTOWN PARKS & RECREATION
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Page 14 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, January 26, 2023 There is so much we do not get to choose. We don’t choose our DNA, when in the timeline of history we are born, our family, our body type and so many of our circumstances. We can focus on that, even blame that if we want, and use it as an excuse to not live up to our potential. Or we can choose to show up, fight for and decide the type of person we want to be. What will you choose? Kim Stoll empowers women to find joy in every day and build a life they love through positive habits in mindset, fitness and smart nutrition. Virtual coaching available. [email protected] You have a choice KIM STOLL GUEST CORNER Happily Ever After Pillows of all shapes, sizes and materials are part of a good night’s sleep. Sleeping pillows can be soft or firm, made out of memory foam or feathers. Some people prefer to sleep propped up on two pillows, others swear by a pillow shaped like a wedge. The variety of bed pillows includes gel-cooled, bolsters to help you sit up comfortably to read in bed and body pillows to hug at night. I saw a TV commercial for a long, stuffed body pillow in the shape of a question mark that was supposed to be good for knees and hip joints. When I was a kid, I remember sleeping over at a friend’s house. Her sister was away for the weekend. My friend warned me that the next morning I would have to put every single one of those decorative, frilly pillows back in the exact same place or her sister would know that someone had slept in her bed! My parents added a room onto my childhood home when I was in fourth grade and I moved across the hallway into my own large bedroom. My mother let me choose my own bedroom furniture. From the age of 9, I slept in a white canopy bed with matching dresser, desk and nightstand. As a birthday gift, my grandmother sent me two large goose feather pillows that she had purchased in a fancy department store. The pillows were not comfortable. I could feel the hard pointy goose feather quills jabbing into my head! I switched back to my favorite regular foam-filled pillow and kept that same pillow all through middle school, high school and college. When I moved into my first apartment in N.Y.C. with my boyfriend, I brought that pillow with me. By that time, the pillow was the size of a flat notebook. Eventually I noticed small crumbs of foam stuffing escaping from the worn-out seams of that childhood pillow and I had to let it go. Did you know that the first pillows used by humans were made out of stone? Doing my pillow research, I was surprised to find images of rectangular chunks of stone with curved indents for the head to rest upon. In 7000 B.C. Mesopotamia (Iraq), only wealthy citizens could afford the luxury of a stone pillow to elevate their heads to prevent bugs from crawling into their ears, mouth and nose during the night! By 2000 B.C. in Egypt, pillows were made out of marble, ivory, stone and wood. These hard pillows were carved with images of deities and placed under the heads of the deceased to keep bad spirits away. In 600 A.D., pillows in China were made out of jade, Pillow talk KIM KOVACH READING, WRITING & CHOCOLATE SEEKOVACHPAGE 15 Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. 2022 was a CRAZY YEAR! 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 We can help make your taxes less crazy.
Thursday, January 26, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 15 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 When did you last update your last will and testament and power of attorney? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 porcelain, bronze, stone, bamboo or wood and decorated with images of animals and plants. According to the internet, the Chinese believed that soft pillows stole energy from the sleeping person while hard pillows were believed to increase health and intelligence. e ancient Greeks and Romans are credited with stu ng their pillows with straw, reeds, feathers or cotton for a more comfortable sleeping pillow. e idea of sleeping on a pillow remained a luxury for the wealthy until pillows became mass-produced during the industrial revolution in the 1800s. Textile factories across Europe and the U.S. produced a ordable, soft cotton pillows stu ed with down feathers. Did you know that pillows accumulate a build up of sweat, dirt, oils, dust mites, mold and dead skin cells? I was horri ed to read that after remembering about lugging my at, crumbling childhood pillow around until my early twenties. Yikes! Kim Kovach prefers a rm pillow. www.kimkovachwrites. com KOVACH FROM PAGE 14 Dear Dr. Linda, I’m a grandma with four beautiful children. My husband died a few years ago, so I’m thankful that I have my daughter living near me with her family. I feel very close to them and see them often. I get them o the bus, do their homework with them and seem to be on call 24/7. But my problem isn’t those things — it’s that I feel used. My daughter and sonin-law never include me in other things — like going out to dinner or the movies or occasionally on a vacation. In fact, they never invite me over for anything other than what I can do for them. Just last week, my daughter was talking to me about the birthday party she was making for my granddaughter, but I’m not invited. Am I alone or do other grandparents feel used? ere’s more to learning reading and math -- there’s also learning how to treat others. Should I bring my feelings up to my daughter? We have a good relationship and I don’t want to ruin it. -Used Grandma Dear Grandma, ank you for sending me this email. Many people think that learning only takes place in school. But children are learning all the time and the most important people they learn from are their parents and grandparents. ese are their role models from whom they pick up their values and manners and most of all, how to be in relationships of all kinds, including between parent and child, parent and parent, child and child, etc. School teaches the basic skills children will need so that they can acquire knowledge, but parents and grandparents teach basic social skills so their children can function successfully in the world. If you only “babysit” and do your grandchildren’s homework with them, then you probably are being used, but you’re allowing it to happen. Without realizing it, your daughter and son-inlaw, like many other parents, are wrapped up in their own lives and for whatever reason don’t think of you until they need your services. If you don’t mind this role, then continue. But if you’re feeling used and would like to expand this role beyond being the hired help, then you have to do something about it. at’s up to you. Many people continue doing the same thing, complain to others about it, feel used, but do nothing to change the situation. If you want things to change, then I suggest you do one or more of the following: If you have an open and trusting relationship with your daughter, mention that you’d love to join them when they’re going somewhere or having a party at home. You may not be available, but it would be nice to be invited to a family outing. She may never have thought of it, gured you didn’t care or assumed something else entirely. Don’t think you’re alone in feeling this way. In our culture, many families consider grandparents as babysitters or the people to turn to when you need an extra set of hands or a little extra money. In other cultures, grandparents are the ones children and grandchildren turn to for advice. ey have lived the longest and therefore have experienced the most and hopefully have become wiser for it. Either way, grandparents have an important role to play in their grandchildren’s lives. You can start changing things by initiating the outings, inviting your daughter and her family to dinner, and arranging to spend a day with your grandchildren at a museum or with the family at an amusement park. But even if you continue only to spend time with your grandchildren in the afternoons, remember that it won’t always be that way. Establish relationships with them — don’t wait for your daughter to make it so. Talk to them about things other than homework — world events, past family history, a book you think they would like. Become a role model, not only for your grandchildren, but also for your daughter and son-in-law. -Dr. Linda Learn more about Dr. Linda by visiting stronglearning.com. 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Sports Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, January 26, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Emma Zoubok is a senior captain on North Salem Basketball, along with Dana Connolly. On the varsity team since her freshman year, Zoubok endured some tough obstacles that included tearing her ACL as a sophomore. Nevertheless, she came back to earn All-League her junior year, and is looking stronger than ever in the Tigers’ turnaround season. Zoubok was also a captain and four-year player on the varsity soccer team (All-League as a senior), and has earned Goalkeeper and Player of the Year awards for her club team in Connecticut. She hopes to join lacrosse in the spring. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING BASKETBALL AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED? I started playing rec basketball in Phillipstown, N.Y. in second grade, just for fun. But after moving to North Salem in third grade, I didn’t start again until I was 10. I was playing soccer for the North Salem Soccer Club, and my teammate’s (Dana Connolly) dad suggested I join the basketball program. He was one of the North Salem rec coaches and I played for him my first year. I loved how competitive it was. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE BASKETBALL TEAM? Being on the basketball team is all about the insane energy and togetherness we have. We all have our individual goals and strengths, but at the end of the day, we all play for each other, sharing the common goal of improvement. We hype each other up after every play. We really are a family. AFTER LAST SEASON’S STRUGGLES, HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE HELPING LEAD A TEAM TO A BIG TURNAROUND THIS WINTER? Last season was my first season back from an ACL injury. The results were not what we wanted them to be, but we knew the scores did not reflect how good we were. This year, it feels incredible to finally be showing people who we really are and what we can do. It’s a great feeling to see everything coming together as we improve in each game. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE PREGAME AND POSTGAME ACTIVITIES WITH TEAMMATES? The best part of our pregame routine is the team getting hyped up while listening to music on the bus or in the locker room. The best postgame activities are definitely team dinners at Buffalo Wild Wings or hibachi. AS A SENIOR, WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THIS SEASON? In my senior season, I want to enjoy every minute and find the good in everything. I obviously hope to be scoring, but even when the shots are not falling, I want to find my role in each game; making an impact through assists, rebounds, defense, and leadership. WHO HAVE BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODELS GROWING UP? Growing up, my biggest role model has definitely been my Mormor, my mom’s mom. From a young age she has instilled in me that you can do anything and everything you want as long as you work hard. She told me in fourth grade, “You fail your way to success.” Since then I have really taken that statement to heart and I try, in every aspect of my life, to learn from every failure and use it as fuel and knowledge towards achieving my goals. TELL US SOMETHING OTHERS MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU. Outside of sports I really enjoy reading and creative writing. I especially enjoy writing poetry. DO YOU PLAN ON PLAYING BASKETBALL AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? I think participating in basketball intramurals would be fun with friends but I am definitely more focused on continuing my soccer career in college, whether through club play or walk-on opportunities. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY IN COLLEGE? I am currently planning on majoring in psychology. I have a diverse range of interests but no clear career path yet. I think a degree in psychology will allow me to pursue a number of possible careers. After college, I would possibly work toward a Ph.D. or a degree in law. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? If I could have any superpower it would definitely be time travel. I would love to be able to go back in time and see how things actually were, but also go into the future to see how much has changed and what to expect. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHOE TO WEAR FOR A GAME? My favorite basketball shoes are my custom neon pink Kyrie 7s. I love these shoes because they hold a special meaning to me. I customized them so that instead of the Kyrie logo on the tongue, they have my grandpa’s initials. I play for him. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN NORTH SALEM? The best place to eat in North Salem is Hayfields. It is close to the school and has so many options. I love to get a Fricken’ Chicken on game day to fuel up. WHAT IS YOUR DREAM VACATION SPOT? Although I have been lucky enough to visit a number of different countries, I would love to visit India one day. It would be incredible to see and experience their fascinating culture. I want to visit the historical sites, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and immerse myself in the culture through the food, music, and more. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE ON THE FENCE ABOUT TRYING OUT FOR NORTH SALEM BASKETBALL, WHY SHOULD THEY GIVE THE PROGRAM A CHANCE? You will not regret giving the North Salem basketball program a chance. Playing for your school is incredible. By joining the program, you will be part of a family for life. You will not only become a better athlete, but also a better person. Playing, along with the countless laughs, team dinners, and memories make it all worthwhile. Senior captain plays for her grandparents PHOTO COURTESY OF SERGEJ ZOUBOK Tearing her ACL sophomore year, Emma Zoubok is back and better than ever in both basketball and soccer. ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT EmmaZoubok
Thursday, January 26, 2023 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 17 BOWLING All matches at Cortlandt Lanes. North Salem (Boys) 5, Ossining 2 Tuesday, Jan. 17 A strong performance from Ryan Gameiro, that included a game-high of 191, propelled the Tigers to a big win over Ossining. North Salem (Girls) 7, Ossining 0 Tuesday, Jan. 17 e girls completed a shutout against the Pride thanks to a season-high team score of 615. North Salem (Boys) 7, Briarcliff 0 Thursday, Jan. 19 Gameiro and Pietro Serra led the Tigers to a dominating performance over Briarcli . North Salem (Girls) 7, Briarcliff 0 Thursday, Jan. 19 In the next lane, Skylar Bender and Rebecca Senatore led North Salem to their own sweep over the Bears. BOYS BASKETBALL Haldane 70, North Salem 56 Friday, Jan. 20 Playing just one game last week, the Tigers could not stick with Haldane on the road. Max Cotrone (21 pts), Jack Litch eld (10 pts), Matt Moia (10 pts) led all North Salem scorers. GIRLS BASKETBALL North Salem 53, Alexander Hamilton 27 Tuesday, Jan. 17 An all-around team e ort from the Tigers helped them start their week with a home win over Alexander Hamilton. Emma Zoubok (16 pts) led the way, and Sara na DiPaola (8 pts) provided insurance. Yorktown 44, North Salem 28 Wednesday, Jan. 18 e Tigers could not get their o ense going against visiting Yorktown. North Salem 42, Haldane 29 Friday, Jan. 20 Finishing their homestand on Friday, North Salem ipped the script with a great defensive effort to down Haldane. Jaiden Donovan (14 pts), Dana Connolly (12 pts), and Zoubok (12 pts) did it on both ends. Bowling goes undefeated on the week Vrabel competes at Counties Samantha Yoel looks to go up for two against Alexander Hamilton. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS BALL Robert Vrabel went 1-2 at the Westchester County Championships last Saturday. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Sarafi na DiPaola drives the baseline. Dana Connolly goes up inside. VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 18 Add Value to Your Home We specialize in targeted home improvements — both big and small — to maximize your home’s value,comfort and beauty. • Bathroom Remodeling • Kitchen Remodeling • Durable Vinyl Siding • Room Additions • Add-a-Levels • • Replacement Windows • General Carpentry • Basement Finishing • Painting • Interior Trim • Handy Man • Sero’s Contracting When we’re done, there is nothing left to do. Licensed & Insured • Local References • Brewster, NY • 845-216-1955 • 845-279-6977 • [email protected]
Page 18 – North Salem News SPORTS Thursday, January 26, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER It may have just been a game between two local high school squads, but when BYSNS (Brewster/Yorktown/Somers/ North Salem) and Cortlandt play against one another, it has the intensity of a Stanley Cup playoff contest. That competitiveness between both squads was on display Friday (1/20) at the Brewster Ice Arena as BYSNS rallied for two third-period goals to defeat the Rebels 4-3. “It was a great team effort,” said BYSNS coach John Veteri. “The kids really deserved this win.” BYSNS goalie Ty Wingfield said that the win meant a lot for the entire team. “We were definitely able to gain momentum off of that win, and I’m proud of each and every one of my teammates,” he said. The Rebels’ Frankie Kowal said that playing a rival team is just a different feeling. “The intensity on the ice and in the locker room is always at its highest, and it’s just the best hockey to play.” Spearheading the Bisons’ effort defensively was Wingfield, who recorded 28 saves. “Ty is great,” Veteri said. “I have never seen a high school player that is so focused and so prepared. He is the backbone of our team.” Kowal led the Rebels offensively with two goals. “I definitely could not have scored two without any of the other guys on the ice,” Kowal said. “They all contributed to the scoring chances.” Kowal’s second goal gave Cortlandt a 3-1 lead with 9:36 to go in the second period. “Just playing my role on the ice and always looking to move the puck up definitely helped my teammates and myself create scoring opportunities and go ahead early in the game,” he said. A Charles Heese goal before the end of the period cut the Rebels’ lead to 3-2, with two goals by Owen Cunningham in the final period giving the BYSNS the victory. “We never gave up,” Veteri said. “We had a great week of practice, and we focused on what we could control. We simplified the game and played till the last whistle.” Wingfield shut out the Rebels in the third period with 10 saves. “I knew that my performance in the second period was definitely substandard,” he said. “My team was doing everything right at the time, and I forced myself to change my mindset and win the hockey game.” Wolfgang Cook (2A), Matteo Guastadisegni (1G), Bryan Kottmann (1A), Danny Luis (1A), and Dylan Filmer (1A) also produced for BYSNS with Jack Jimenez (2A), John Gannon (1G), Nate Garofalo (1A), Brendan Morea (1A), and Nick Mele (20 saves) doing the job for Cortlandt. “It was a good, spirited game on both sides,” said Cortlandt coach Bart Mucci. BYSNS (4-10) will next play in its senior-night contest against Horace Greeley at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, at the BIA. Wingfield shines in rivalry win BYSNS goalie Ty Wingfield keeps his eyes on the puck in the win over Cortlandt. Charlie Heese fights for possession with Cortlandt’s Brendan Morea. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Wolfgang Cook controls the puck along the boards. Charlie Heese scores a goal in the BYSNS’ comeback win. The BYSNS celebrate a second-period goal. HOCKEY ‘It was a great team effort. The kids really deserved this win.’ John Veteri BYSNS Head Coach Side-Out Foundation Fundraiser Jan. 30 – Feb. 6 Beginning with the boys’ Dunk Pink Game (1/30, 6:15 p.m.) against visiting Westlake, North Salem will host a series of fundraiser basketball games for the Side-Out Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to breast cancer research. The girls host their first Dunk Pink Game against Putnam Valley on Feb. 3 at 4:30 p.m. Donations can be made to giving.side-out.org/ campaigns/19292. WRESTLING Somers-North Salem 35, John Jay-Cross River 30 Wednesday, Jan. 18 In a close win at Cross River’s gym, North Salem’s Robert Vrabel (138 lbs.) picked up a crucial 6-point victory over Roy Zhu. Somers-North Salem 66, Peekskill 12 Friday, Jan. 20 The Tuskers/Tigers took an easy Senior Night win in their gym against Peekskill. Vrabel, still a junior, helped his team with a quick pin over the Red Devil’s James Duran. Senior Tiger Anthony Sejfijaj (160 lbs.) also won his match, and Kevin Haxhari (189 lbs.) fell to Naseer Johnson. Westchester County Championships (Lincoln High School, Yonkers) Saturday, Jan. 21 Winning his first-round matchup over PJ Mcloughlin of Eastchester-Tuckahoe, Vrabel fell in a valiant quarterfinal effort against Yorktown’s Anthony Muscolino, and could not get it done in the second consolation round vs. Luis Ferreira (Harrison). GIRLS HOCKEY East Green Wave 6, Ridgefield 3 Monday, Jan. 16 The East Green Wave combined hockey team started an undefeated week with a win over the Ridgefield Tigers. Kathryn Lonergan of Westlake had two goals and two assists, Alyssa Filmer of Brewster had two goals and an assist, Moe Poley of Brewster had a goal and an assist, and Ayla Felenstein of Rye Neck had one goal. In between the pipes, Sienna Kay of Ardsley had 12 Saves. East Green Wave 8, Rockland 1 Thursday, Jan. 19 Last Thursday, the East brought the wave against Rockland. Katie Loga of Mamaroneck had three goals and an assist, Wallis KelleherFerguson of Fox Lane had two goals, Adrienne Kantrowitz of Ossining had two goals, and Felenstein had a goal and an assist. Kay had 18 saves. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 17
Thursday, January 26, 2023 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 19 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. Tax collector 4. Fishes without the line touching water 8. Brooklyn hoopsters 10. Actress Lathan 11. A metric for athletes 12. Food storage location 13. Colossus 15. Desolations 16. Accustom to something unpleasant 17. __ Kubrick, filmmaker 18. You might ask this at Thanksgiving 21. Arkansas city 22. Gave food to 23. Request 24. V-shaped open trough 25. Make lively 26. It accompanies feather 27. Blonde bombshell 34. One who revolves 35. Bluish greens 36. Charity 37. Having the shape of a cube 38. Unwind 39. Believed by some to be the supreme being 40. Checks or guides 41. Leak slowly through 42. Top-quality 43. Midway between south and southeast CLUES DOWN 1. Part of your foot 2. It’s at the back of the eyeball 3. Where things stand 4. Offered 5. Contains pollen 6. Boisterous get-together 7. Asserts out loud 9. They’re in the sky 10. Canonized 12. A politician’s official stances 14. It can catch fish 15. British thermal unit 17. Helps little firms 19. Where patients go for treatment 20. Large red deer 23. Pokes holes in 24. ‘Star Wars’ hero Solo 25. One in a hospital 26. Scandinavian god of battle 27. Famous cat 28. __ Angeles: City of Angels 29. Type of drug (abbr.) 30. City along the Rhine 31. Animal disease 32. Martini ingredients 33. Get away 34. Rare species of rodent 36. Suppress Soup can be a delicious meal for lunch or dinner or even make for a comforting snack. e versatility of soup undoubtedly contributes to its appeal. Just about any ingredient can go into a soup to yield the ideal result. e bene ts of soup do not end with avor alone. A bowl of soup can be lling, helping to corral hunger and reduce overeating. Plenty of studies also link soup to increased wellness and recovery from respiratory illnesses. Soup also is a perfect comfort food on a cold day. It warms from the inside out, helping to chase away chills from damp or frosty conditions. Mushrooms can be the star of soups, adding earthy notes to the broth. Enjoy this creamy recipe for “Easy Mushroom Soup,” courtesy of the Mushroom Council. Dip your spoon into a creamy mushroom meal Easy Mushroom Soup Yield: 3-4 3 tablespoons of butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 shallot, fi nely chopped 4 ounces crimini mushrooms, chopped 4 ounces white button mushrooms, chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose fl our 3 cups chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon fi ne sea salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste Sliced sauted mushrooms for garnish, optional Chopped parsley for garnish, optional 1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot such as a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallot, cook for 1 minute, until they begin to soften. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes, until tender and browned. Transfer all the contents of the pot to a bowl. 2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the pot. Once melted, sprinkle in the fl our and whisk it quickly into a paste. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the stock a little at a time, whisking out the clumps between each addition. 3. Increase the heat back to medium-high and allow the soup to simmer well for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms back to the pot and continue to cook for 2 minutes more. The stock will thicken slightly to be somewhat creamy. 4. Let cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then ladle into bowls. Garnish with mushrooms and parsley, if desired. PHOTO: METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION
Page 20 – North Salem News Thursday, January 26, 2023 had to be “someplace by the water.” PREPPING POINTS Palumbo’s second audition for Jeopardy! happened on her birthday. She took that as a good sign. By the time she got word that she’d made it all the way through the selection process, the show was less than four weeks away. at’s not a ton of notice, but Palumbo took it in stride. “You can’t prep, because there are literally hundreds of thousands of categories. e best you can do is study the old Jeopardy! shows,” she says she’s been told. e anxiety the night before the taping was “the worse.” Contestants acknowledge that no matter how many facts they’ve absorbed over their lifetimes, there will always be ones that are beyond their reach. “Either you know it, or you don’t,” Palumbo says stoically. (Personally, her least favorite subject has always been “anything to do with geography,” but she’s planning to rectify that teeny de cit.) It’s one thing to scream answers at the TV screen, another to be playing the game for real while standing behind those iconic podiums with your hand poised above your buzzer. But once the cameras get rolling and contestants are into it, the competitive spirit swings into high gear and there’s simply no time to be nervous. It all becomes “a blur,” says Palumbo. (Once a contestant himself, Jennings can probably relate.) It’s the personal anecdotes contestants are required to reveal that can cause anxiety levels to go sky-high. While in production, the show gets ve episodes a day in the can. Yes, ve. at means players have to come up with ve interesting things about themselves to tell the world AND bring changes of clothing so they can pretend that they are appearing on separate shows. ey are given strict guidelines for their ensembles. No white or olive shirts or blouses. No “loud” patterns. No T-shirts with logos. Even cable knit sweaters are verboten because they can play havoc with the “tracking” on the cameras. Palumbo recalls “channeling” a lot of her pre-show stress into her wardrobe selection process. A diehard Star Wars fan, she cheekily managed to pull o the wearing of a sweater with a very discreet emblem from the epic sci- opera on one of its sleeves. Contestants do their own makeup, although show sta ers will step in to powder a nose or corral a stray hair or two when needed. Mascara is discouraged because it can run if they sweat. And honestly, who wouldn’t under those circumstances? As a person of partially Irish descent Palumbo is -- shall we say -- a bit on the “pale” side. “It’s very easy for me to look like a ghost,” jokes the self-professed “clone” of her mom, grateful for any help in the cosmetics department she could get. (Her dad’s heritage is Italian and he’s darkercomplected. Tom and Jackie look like a combo of their parents. Palumbo and her mom also sound eerily alike on the phone.) Clothes and hair and makeup and personal anecdotes and knowing that millions of viewers are either cheering you on or hoping you’ll wipe out. Oh, my. And, as every viewer knows, answers have to be posed in the form of a question. It doesn’t matter if their responses aren’t grammatically correct, but if contestants forget to do that, they lose some moola. at’s a lot to deal with when you’re tasked with remembering stu like which French island Napoleon Bonaparte was born on. (FYI. It was Ajaccio, Corsica.) ere are other rules. To nd out what those are, visit the show’s o cial website, www.jeopardy.com. LIFE MILESTONE ACHIEVED Without giving anything away, Palumbo can say she’ll be able to look back at her turn on television as a “life milestone.” Pointing to 2022 with both gratitude and wonder, she explains: “I turned 30. I got a job. I moved. I did Jeopardy! It was a big year.” JEOPARDY FROM PAGE 7 Committee (NSRTC), PO Box 289 North Salem, NY 10560. Follow us daily on Facebook to keep up with Republican issues at @North Salem Republicans. If you want to get involved in our committee or want to participate in other town volunteer e orts, email us at northsalem[email protected], and also visit our website for more information at www.northsalemrepublican.com NORTH SALEM REPUBLICAN SOCIAL CLUB e North Salem Republican Club will be hosting get togethers for co ee, pastries and informal conversation in North Salem on Saturday mornings twice monthly. Please only bring your willingness to relax and speak freely with like minded individuals. RSVP’s only! Please RSVP via email with full name to northsalemre[email protected], and you will then be provided with the Saturday morning time and location. Looking forward to seeing you soon. North Salem Democratic Committee VOLUNTEERS WANTED ere are a few open seats on the town committee and the Democrats would love to have some new volunteers come forward. It’s a great way to meet new people and be involved in who and what shapes our community. If, on the other hand, you may be interested in serving on a town committee or board, we suggest you keep an eye on the town’s website, northsalemny.org, and send an inquiry to the town clerk, mhlushko@ northsalemny.org. Vacancies are listed on the town website. Contact us at PO Box 525, North Salem, NY 10560 or northsa[email protected] ROCK FROM PAGE 5
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Page 24 – North Salem News Thursday, January 26, 2023 2020 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are the registered service marks owned by the Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 1 Yerkes Rd, North Salem 4 bedrooms 3 full baths Offered for $649,900 Peaceful setting yet close to everything, this home is ready for its next owner to love! Featuring a gracious living area including vaulted ceilings in the open dining, kitchen with granite counters. Enjoy entertaining with this open flow and slider to the large outdoor deck. Thoughtfully placed skylights making rooms bright. The main bedroom has an en suite full bath and sliding door to the deck. The lower level includes an expansive fully daylight den with a wood burning stove, bedroom and a full bathroom. Water heater, furnace and AC 2018.New wellhead, well pump and well line 2015. Roof, siding and deck 2005. Close to Lake Hawthorne, hiking trails, shopping, train, schools and commutable highways. Star tax credit if qualified $1628. Snowblower and second freezer included. Marcie Nolletti Licensed Real Estate Salesperson NY & CT 338 Route 202 | Somers, NY 10589 Cell: (914) 424-5545 [email protected] marcienolletti.com JUST LISTED