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VOL. 13 NO. 17 THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 27 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 HEALTH & WELLNESS 17 LEGAL NOTICES 26 LEISURE 22 OBITUARIES 24 OPINION 8 SPORTS 20 One vet’s sojourn to the Purple Heart pg 3 YOUR NEIGHBOR Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER It really looked like Alex Gordon had a long run on Jeopardy! all sewn up. Having dominated during his first two matches on America’s favorite quiz show, the Somers man got off to a spectacular start in the third episode by logging in more than half of the correct responses during the first round. Now 26, Gordon was just nine when he and his dad, Gregg – who he says is a fount of useful and interesting facts -- started watching Jeopardy! together. He’s such a devotee that he skipped his NYU Medical School graduation ceremony to be a contestant. Host Ken Jennings asked Gordon if that was a difficult decision to make. “No, not really. Coming on Jeopardy! has been my lifelong dream even since I wanted to become a doctor,” he replied, adding he thought it was “a bit harder for my parents.” Gordon’s proud mom, Song, who was in the studio audience, wiped away a few tears of joy as she gave him a big thumbs-up and blew him a kiss. Alas, his father and younger sister, Sasha, an accomplished painter, couldn’t be there because of scheduling conflicts. Gordon gently jokes that his mother has “a low threshold for crying.” Every time there was a commercial break, he looked for her in the audience. “She was so excited,” he said, adding that her presence helped to ground him. “It was really special,” Gordon said, adding that while the game itself was like a blur. “It goes by so fast; you get locked into it mentally,” he explained, adding that he didn’t feel nervous because he knew that his mom was in his corner. “It made it feel like I was playing in my living room,” he said, adding that the other contestants’ family members were in the audience too. “They were all really nice,” Gordon said. “Overall, he played really well. We’re just so proud of him,” Song Gordon said. Watching from home was Rose Smith, one of Gordon’s favorite teachers at Somers Intermediate School. Now retired, she was “so happy” to see her former student fulfill a childhood dream, his mother said. Having just started his residency at a hospital in Philadelphia, Gordon plans to specialize in the treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions. His father is an ophthalmologist practicing in Queens. Daily double Somers’ Alex Gordon enjoys three-day streak on Jeopardy! Somers’ Alex Gordon with Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings PHOTO COURTESY OF JEOPARDY! SEE JEOPARDY PAGE 2 ‘I got to go back to my hotel and enjoy the fact that I was the Jeopardy! champion – even if it was only for until the next taping day.’ -Alex Gordon 1241 (c)845.803.1241 ASSOCIATE BROKER debbiedemelis.com The #1 Coldwell Banker Agent in Somers* *Of Coldwell Banker Agents - units closed 1/1/22--12/31/22 per One Key MLS reporting The market is STILL STRONG and You Deserve the Best! Do you know I LOVE working with Buyers and Sellers?

PAGE 2 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 Russell Girolamo Jr. Stephanie Girolamo Burke Jennifer Thorp Auto | Home | Business | Life (914) 962-9777 www.girolamoagency.com 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS EST. + 1962 Russell Girolamo Jr. Stephanie Girolamo Burke Jennifer Thorp Auto | Home | Business | Life (914) 962-9777 www.girolamoagency.com 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS EST. + 1962 In Game One, the July 6 episode, Gordon prevailed over one-day champion Anji Nyquist, a social media coordinator from Minnesota, and Carol Oppenheim, a retired computer programmer from Maryland, and won handily. Fans immediately flocked to the internet to praise his impeccable performance and to dub him the “one to beat.” In the July 7 episode, Gordon successfully defended his title against fellow players Raquel Stewart, an accountant from Texas, and Tom Zulewski, a sportswriter from Utah. It was a big bet and an incorrect answer in the third episode (July 10) that did him in. Gordon played against James Tyler, an editor from Pennsylvania, and Dileri Johnston, a pottery teacher from New Jersey. Some fans later groused that Jennings, by bringing up the contestant’s medical knowledge, had goaded him into risking too much moola. The host noted “Well done, doctor,” after Gordon correctly answered a question in a medical-related category called “Stitch Incoming.” He then came across the Daily Double. Contestants can wager their entire pile for the day if they want. Gordon had $15,000 in the bank and was $2,800 ahead of contestant Tyler at that point. Johnston was in third place. “How confident are you, Alex?” Jennings asked. Gordon then bet $12,000 which prompted the host to remark: “Wow. Okay. Well, we know you graduated. Let’s see if it pays off.” The clue? “Joba Chamberlain used the scar from the elbow surgery named for this fellow pitcher as part of a smiley face tattoo.” “Who is DiMaggio (as in Joe DiMaggio)?” he responded. The correct answer was “Who is Tommy John?” (In 1974 while playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the pitcher torn a ligament in his elbow and became the first person to undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery. After he returned to the MLB, the procedure was named after him. Justin Louis “Joba” Chamberlain is a former professional baseball pitcher who played for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and Cleveland Indians.) The gamble left Gordon with just $3,000 in his kitty. After acknowledging the fan controversy, Gordon explained the rationale behind his decision to go all out. “I had only a few questions left and the other contestants were gaining on me. I thought I should clinch it on something I was strong on,” he said. While some Jeopardy! questions can be “tricky,” this one seemed “pretty straightforward,” Gordon said, adding that the so-called Tommy John procedure had never come up in any of his med school lectures. He simply attributes the miss to bad luck. While knowing tons about medicine, science, and music, Gordon never was a huge sports fan, his mother told The Somers Record. His weaker areas? History, geography, and anything to do with “Shakespeare,” he admits. Gordon’s mom remembers him as “well-rounded,” “a good kid,” and “a wonderful brother to his little sister.” The siblings are each gifted in their own way, she added. In Final Jeopardy!, Gordon was the only one to come up with the correct response -- “Who are (Édouard) Manet and (Claude) Monet?” -- to an Art History clue Even if he had wagered the entire 3K, it still wouldn’t have been enough to secure his crown. Still, Gordon wound up taking home $43,500 from his three-episode stretch. That sum’s nothing to sneeze at. “He’s very frugal so it will go a long way,” his mother said. Gordon could possibly be called back for a “second chance” round, or champions “wild card” tournament. Stay tuned folks. FAME FLEETING Gordon noted that Jeopardy! films the week’s five episodes in a single day. There are 15 minutes in-between the times the contestants are playing and their next games. Luckily for him, Gordon won the last game of the day on Friday, July 7. That meant that the next episode wasn’t to air until Monday, July 10. “I got to go back to my hotel and enjoy the fact that I was the Jeopardy! champion – even if it was only for until the next taping day,” he said, adding: “It was really nice to have the time to savor that.” What was the worst part? “Well, no matter how well the experience goes, everyone’s time on Jeopardy! ends in a loss,” Gordon said, philosophically. “It’s easy to have regrets, especially in my case,” he said, ruefully referencing “the big wager.” Nevertheless, Gordon’s “happy” with how he played and grateful for his family’s faith in him and for “all the teachers” who supported “his love of knowledge and trivia” when he was growing up. SECRET STRATEGIES? So, are there any deep, dark secrets to prepping for Jeopardy!, which some folks contend is harder to get on than getting into Harvard? Well, Gordon honed his killer buzzer skills by clicking a ballpoint pen. That’s actually more important than it sounds. When the host is done reading the clue, a light comes on signaling to contestants that it’s time to hit the button. There’s a debate in the Jeopardy! community about strategy. Jeopardy! itself advises that – with such critical timing and “so much at stake” there’s always a chance that all three contestants may try to ring in before the “system is armed.” It advises them to “keep hitting the buzzer until they see the confirmation light on their podium or until the host calls on one of them.” “There’s such a small amount of time to make every decision,” Gordon said, adding: “It’s easy to second guess yourself.” He also worked on subject areas that weren’t necessarily his forte and read a lot of trivia guides. Gordon’s biggest advice for Jeopardy! hopefuls is that they watch as many old shows as humanly possible. And they should go on the Jeopardy! website and take the show’s “Anytime Test,” even if it’s just “for fun.” “You have nothing to lose by trying it,” he said. JEOPARDY FROM PAGE 1

BY LAUREN CANAVAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER At just 9 years old, Gene Lang embarked on a harrowing journey alongside his father and brother to escape Soviet-occupied Hungary. Little did he know at the time was this dangerous sojourn wouldn’t be his last. He would one day face danger as an American soldier. Both of Lang’s parents were Holocaust survivors. When Lang was 6, his mother passed away. He says her untimely death was most likely related to the harsh treatment she received at the concentration camps. His father, who worked in slave labor, remarried another woman who was later institutionalized as a result of her traumatic experiences in Auschwitz. In the aftermath of the Holocaust, Russia’s control became unbearable. According to Lang, there were Russian tanks and men with AK47s on every street. He and his brother became what was then known as runners, scrambling to find food, hiding it beneath books in their backpacks, and delivering it to various communities in the Hungarian city of Gyor. “If we were to be captured, my father would’ve gone to jail,” said Lang, who now resides in Somers. Luckily, his ruse was never discovered. Lang’s father quickly became fed up with his family’s quality of life and decided to seek political asylum in America. They took a taxi to a border town and paid to stay at a safe house. Late at night, someone arrived to take the family “through the back alleys.” They soon met another person who was to guide them through fields littered with landmines. In the pitch dark, every footstep could be heard. As a little boy, Lang was petrified. “We were also told if they start shooting at you with a machine gun, hit the ground,” said Lang. Their guide left them at a certain point, giving them strict directions to “follow the light” in order to find the road. Finally, the family reached a schoolhouse and expressed their need for political asylum. To their dismay, they were told there would be a year-long wait to leave the country. The following day they were taken across Austria by train, to the city of Salzburg. They received orders not to discuss their Jewish heritage, as antisemitism continued to run rampant in the region. They were placed in a United States Army barracks where they were fed and given a place to sleep. Lang’s aunt lived in America, which ended up being the family’s saving grace. Two weeks later, they were taken to her home in the Bronx. Life as an immigrant. Once in New York, Lang enrolled in Bronx PS 75. However, the language barrier for him and his brother wasn’t met with support from the teaching staff. They were placed in the back of the classroom and ignored. “What do you do? “You color all day,” Lang joked. Lang made his way up to Bronx Junior High School 123, and later graduated. Despite the uncertainty of his past, Lang had developed a concrete plan for his future. He committed himself to learning ‘I drank water out of a rice paddy where I had to push the buffalo manure aside and filter the water through a filthy shirt into my canteen so I could drink.’ -Gene Lang Vietnam War Veteran Your Neighbor THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com The Somers Lions honor Kate O’Keefe, who exemplifies our mantra: WE SERVE. The long journey to a Purple Heart Somers’ PFC Gene Lang shares his harrowing story Lang poses at home with his many awards, including his Purple Heart (top left). PHOTO: LAUREN CANAVAN PHOTO COURTESY OF GENE LANG Lang with his 81MM mortar at a firebase in Vietnam, 1968. SEE LANG PAGE 6

PAGE 4 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 The Staff EDITORIAL TEAM Tom Walogorsky Editor: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Emile Menasche Sports Editor [email protected] ADVERTISING TEAM Paul Forhan (914) 806-3951 [email protected] Bruce Heller (914) 486-7608 [email protected] Lisa Kain (201) 317-1139 [email protected] Corinne Stanton (914) 760-7009 [email protected] Jay Gussak (914) 299-4541 [email protected] Pam Zacotinsky 845-661-0748 [email protected] PRODUCTION TEAM Tabitha Pearson Marshall Creative Director/Photographer [email protected] Noah Elder Designer Bri Agosta Designer Haven Elder Designer EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 [email protected] Deadlines The Somers Record The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected]. Subscribe To request The Somers Record weekly delivery, call 845-208-8503 or email [email protected]. Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Somers Record at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 (ISSN 2330-1597) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Nestled in a lush green hideaway of Yorktown Heights amidst tall evergreens and nature’s beauty, sits The Country House, recently named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report. We invite you to tour and learn more about how our services can benefit you or your loved one. Call (914) 249-9144 to schedule. Experience the Best THE Country House in westchester 2000 Baldwin Road · Yorktown Heights · thecountryhouseinwestchester.com LIC # 800-F-007 Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 10TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday, September 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua. This year’s Festival will be the largest one yet, with 180 authors in attendance and celebrity authors Mary Pope Osborne and Alan Gratz leading the charge.  Organizers look forward to introducing the community to new writers joining this year, like Alex Gino, and reconnecting with returning authors like Bryan Collier. Admission and parking are free, and the event will be held rain or shine (http://www. ccbfestival.org/). CCBF is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the WestchesterArts 2023 Arts Alive grant, given to support community-based arts and cultural projects developed by cultural groups and organizations. Somers General Store Grand Opening Saturday, August 12, from 3 to 8 p.m. A gift shop born out of love for handcrafted and quality goods. Featuring food trucks, music, and cocktails. To be held at 2 Old Tomahawk St. Suite 5 (Near Barnwood Grill/Traditions). Somers Library Please register using the online calendar at www.somerslibrary. org to have access to online meetings. If virtual, you will receive an invitation prior to the start of the program. Programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through patrons’ generous contributions. DROP-IN MAHJONG CLUB Friday, July 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop in to play MahJong with your neighbors. This is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet new people, and have some fun. We have some Mahjong sets, but players should try to bring their own. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best. OTAKU CLUB Sunday, July 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. If you are interested in anime, manga, comics, video games, and all things “otaku,” come hang out with like-minded people! The library will host watch parties and movie nights and talk about the newest series! Meetings are held at Somers Library between 3 and 5 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month! Organizers will also plan outings every month for food, bookstore runs or movie screenings when available! Snacks are provided! Members should be 18 or older. Suggestions and ideas for future meetings are always welcome. Saturdays in the Parks Concert Series Presented by Somers Parks & Rec. and Somers Historical Society. Concerts begin at 5 p.m. and are free! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and picnic dinner. Please leave alcoholic beverages and pets at home (they are prohibited in Somers parks.) For up to the minute information, visit Somers Historical Society’s Facebook and Instagram page. For general information, call 914-232-8441 or email somers [email protected]. Aug. 5 - Dave Powers (Reis Park Stage) Aug. 12 - The Independence (Reis Park Stage) Somers Women’s Club RENT-A-SPACE TAG SALE Sunday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To be held in Reis Park, rain or shine. Spaces are $45 each for a 12’ x 12’ square. No assigned ELEPHANT’S TRUNK SEE TRUNK PAGE 26

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PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 the electrical trade at Bronx Vocational High School. At 16, Lang developed pain in his left ear and underwent surgery. During the procedure, a hole was accidentally drilled through his ear, worsening his overall condition. It was then that the doctor said: “Don’t worry, you’ll never be drafted.” DRAFTED Turning 18 meant many things for Lang. He officially became a United States citizen and became eligible to attend city college for free. He took advantage of it and pursued a degree in electrical engineering. His education led to a quick hiring at the New York Telephone Company. One day, Lang was called down to the Army recruitment center on White Hall Street in lower Manhattan. The center housed detailed medical records of all potential draftees. Each record was about 4 inches thick. After his initial visit, he was asked to return a week later. To his dismay, his initial medical records containing all the information about his damaged ear had been lost. “Just look in the ear!” he said. “Nope, we’re not going to look in your ear,” they replied. On Aug. 2, 1967, Lang was drafted and sent to Fort Jackson, S.C. His ear quickly caused him to stand out from his fellow soldiers. While he completed training camp, the injury became an annoyance to his sergeant and captain. He also didn’t like the food, and standing at 5-feet-8, he dropped down to about 100 pounds. When it came time for him to graduate basic training, he was put on KP (kitchen patrol) duty as punishment and wasn’t given the opportunity to march in the parade. After basic training, he was sent to Fort Dix in New Jersey. “At Fort Dix, I was trained on an 81mm mortar, Colt 45 pistol, M16 machine gun, 50-caliber machine gun, and an M79 grenade launcher—good for my ear,” he said sarcastically. Lang was then transferred to Germany 24th Division, Augsburg. He stayed in the SS Barracks. His time in Augsburg was short, halted by the Tet Offensive of 1968, when North Vietnamese and communist Viet Cong forces launched an attack on multiple targets in South Vietnam. As South Vietnam and its allies began to grapple with the aftermath, there was only one place left for Lang to go. With just over a year left in service, he was allowed to return home for two weeks to say his goodbyes to his family. He trained briefly in Seattle before touching down at Cam Ranh Bay Air Force Base in Vietnam. He was assigned to the first air cavalry division. This assignment required learning how to repel out of a helicopter. “So, we had to climb up a 30-foot tower with the ropes and everything and we learned to repel,” Lang explained. On April 1, 1968, two cavalries were tasked with relieving Marines under long-term siege in Khe Sanh Vietnam, in a pursuit called Operation Pegasus. Lang’s calvary operated in the surrounding area while the other calvary was sent directly into Khe Sanh. LANG FROM PAGE 3 SEE LANG PAGE 7 PHOTO COURTESY OF GENE LANG With the help of Gene Lang, right, and members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 21 New York, Yorktown became a Purple Heart Town in 2013. A C T I V E H O M E S F O R S A L E 2 1 5 7 % D E C R E A S E F R O M 2 0 2 2 S O M E R S M A R K E T U P D A T E J U N E 2 0 2 3 A V E R A G E S A L E P R I C E $ 7 2 3 , 7 1 1 H O M E S S O L D - Y T D 6 2 2 1 % D E C R E A S E F R O M 2 0 2 2 1 % D E C R E A S E F R O M 2 0 2 2 S I N G L E F A M I L Y A C T I V E H O M E S F O R S A L E 1 4 3 7 % D E C R E A S E F R O M 2 0 2 2 A V E R A G E S A L E P R I C E $ 5 8 0 , 3 4 1 H O M E S S O L D - Y T D 5 6 2 6 % D E C R E A S E F R O M 2 0 2 2 1 2 % I N C R E A S E C O N D O M I N I U M S F R O M 2 0 2 2 Source: OKMLS, single family & condominium, active, sold & average sale price, 01/01/2023 - 06/30/2023 as compared to 01/01/2022 - 06/30/2022, Somers school district. T H I N K I N G A B O U T S E L L I N G YO U R H O M E O R C O N D O ? I T ' S T H E P E R F E C T T I M E T O B E O N T H E M A R K E T. W E H AV E L O W I N V E N T O R Y A N D M A N Y B U Y E R S . P L E A S E F E E L F R E E T O C O N TA C T M E A N Y T I M E . I ' M H E R E T O H E L P. D O N N A O ' C O N N E L L A s s o c i a t e R e a l E s t a t e B r o k e r S o m e r s B r o k e r a g e M 9 1 4 . 2 6 3 . 9 1 0 8 O 9 1 4 . 2 7 7. 8 0 4 0 Ext. 3 3 4 D o c o n n e l l @ h o u l i h a n l a w r e n c e . c o m d o n n a o c o n n e l l . h o u l i h a n l a w r e n c e . c o m

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 7 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 steps you can take to avoid your estate going to probate? “I remember when it was so dark, I could not see my hand in front of my face,” said Lang. “I’m in a foxhole, my finger on the trigger... automatic. Anything happens. I’m gonna just let it go.” As the North Vietnamese began to encroach on their foxholes, one of them tripped a flare, giving their location away. “All hell broke loose that night,” said Lang. Luckily, Lang remained unscathed, and the North Vietnamese withdrew from the fight. MAN DOWN Following Pegasus, Lang’s cavalry was moved to a firebase called LZ Snapper. Lang was working out of a bunker alongside other men, each equipped with 1,000 rounds for their M16s. Additionally, they had four crates of hand grenades at the ready. The men were taking over 100 incoming rounds a day. They made the decision to set up an additional 81 rounds on the top of a hill and selected Lang to make the climb. It took him about an hour to crawl up the 200-foot hill. At first, things were quiet. “All of a sudden four rounds come in. I hit the ground and started crawling,” he said. Then, Lang was struck by a bullet in his leg. He was helped down the hill by a medic, and rushed onto a helicopter set for Dong Ha, to see the battalion doctor. The medic asked about his pain tolerance before digging into his leg, removing the majority of the shrapnel from the wound. He wasn’t given antibiotics, or stitches, and was sent right back to the field. As he traipsed through the swamps of Vietnam, the water came up to his chest. His wound was oozing puss for over two months before it finally healed. Lang endured a number of harrowing experiences leading up to his eventual discharge. While fighting in the jungles at the Cambodian border, the temperature often reached over 100 degrees with 100 percent humidity. “They couldn’t get water to us,” he recalled. “I drank water out of a rice paddy where I had to push the buffalo manure aside and filter the water through a filthy shirt into my canteen so I could drink.” The only time the men were taken out of the field was for Thanksgiving. Together, they indulged in a prepared meal for the holiday. Lang recalls eating turkey with his M16 draped across his lap—even during dinner, the soldiers were required to be armed. In February, with roughly two months left in his deployment, Lang faced another close call while operating out of a firebase called LZ Reader. Fighting broke out around 2 a.m., and Lang recalls firing 300 to 400 rounds. “I took a blast in the back, but I was wearing a flak jacket. It was a miracle, but not a scratch on me,” he said. Lang’s bravery earned him an Army commendation with the “V” Device Medal. On March 29, 1968, Lang boarded the Freedom Bird and flew back to Seattle. A day later he received his discharge papers detailing that he spent one year, seven months, and 29 days in service. THE PURPLE HEART Upon returning home, Lang was quick to hide the fact that he was a veteran. He strived to blend back into normal society. Anti-war sentiment was strong, and many soldiers faced disrespect from civilians. He got married to his wife Enid and had two children, choosing to raise them in Yorktown. Lang stayed silent until 1990 when he decided it was finally time to pursue an honor that he had long deserved… a Purple Heart. To build his case, he began contacting eyewitnesses, including his captain, Joe Carpenter. He approached various federal representatives to support his candidacy for the medal, which honors United States service members who have been injured or killed as a result of enemy action. But 20 years passed, and his efforts went unnoticed. In 2010, Lang met a World War II veteran who was shocked to find he was having so much trouble. The veteran connected Lang with an attorney and together they went to work. The attorney called all of the eyewitnesses and began writing depositions. He approached Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) with 36 pages of evidence on Lang’s injury during combat. Lang recalls receiving calls from Schumer’s staff sharing that they had found even more information about his time in service. They put together over 100 pages of documentation after finding a number that was assigned to him during his time of service. Lang’s story began to gain traction in the local press and he was featured on national television in a CBS interview. In 2012, he received another call from Schumer’s office, congratulating him on earning the Purple Heart Award. Schumer, along with dozens of other supporters and community members, attended the ceremony, which was held in the front yard of Lang’s former Yorktown residence. Throughout his journey to earning a Purple Heart, Lang has received numerous other awards and honors including a Combat Infantry Badge, which honors soldiers who have been in a combat zone for a minimum of 60 days. He also has an air medal, which acknowledges the heroism it took to fly into combat between 75 and 100 times throughout his military career. “Sometimes when you’re flying, they couldn’t land so you jumped 20 feet out of the helicopter with 60-80 pounds on your back,” said Lang. Lang was pivotal in establishing roughly 16 towns in the Hudson Valley as Purple Heart towns. He worked to get Purple Heart plaques around Yorktown, as well as designated parking for Purple Heart veterans. At 76 years old, he currently holds the position of senior vice commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. His name can be found on the Vietnam Veterans Monument in Cortlandt, N.Y. Lang and his wife Enid recently celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary, and now live in Somers. He hopes to continue advocating for Purple Heart recognition in his new community. He is also in the process of writing a book about his life story. And we know it will have a happy ending. LANG FROM PAGE 6

Opinion 118 N, BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC 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 The Somers Record 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 Brett Freeman, Publisher Tom Walogorsky , Editor Tabitha Pearson Marshall, Creative Director Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 I t’s the tale of two visits to Ithaca, NY. One was the worst of times. One was the best of times. But I will forever associate this city — nestled in the Finger Lakes region of New York — as a costly one. The first visit was in late summer 1999, just a couple months shy of my 21st birthday. I had been hanging out with my childhood best friend, a student at Cornell University, who had taken me to an off-campus house party. “Put your drink down,” my friend said to me, as we were standing on the sidewalk in front of the house. I had been holding my very first drink of the evening. It was a beer poured into one of those ubiquitous red plastic cups distributed at college parties throughout America. Having taken only a few sips so far, I was as sober as a judge. But my friend saw a police officer approaching, and he knew we’d be in trouble. I carefully placed my drink on the sidewalk. As I look back on these 24 years, I can’t remember why my buddy wasn’t also the victim of what happened to me next. But I suspect that as an attendee of an elite Ivy League school, he was just smarter than me and did what I should have done; he presumably spilled his drink on the lawn. “Pick that drink up, or I will charge you with littering,” the Ithaca police officer said to me. So, I picked up the drink, and the next thing I know, I was in handcuffs, placed in the back of the squad car and driven to the police station. Turns out that it was a Catch-22 situation. He was either going to charge me for littering or drinking in public (I was standing on the sidewalk, just inches away from the private property). If I remember the details correctly, I think the eventual citation was for underage drinking since I was still 20 years old for a couple more months. When I arrived at the police station, I was handcuffed to a desk and waited for what seemed a couple of hours until my friend arrived separately and paid my $100 fine in order to have me released. In retrospect, some of this story doesn’t add up. The $100 payment secured my permanent freedom, and I never heard from the city of Ithaca again. I suspect this was a moneymaking scheme for the city and the officer had to fill his quota. Did I have a right to contest the charge? Could the officer even prove that the cup had any alcohol in it (as I doubt he retained the evidence)? Why didn’t I have to go to court? I presume the answer to this last question is that my infraction was roughly the equivalent of a speeding ticket, and paying the fine was the equivalent of pleading guilty. But if that’s the case, it seemed a bit over the top that he handcuffed me to his desk. Was I guilty? You bet. But I suspect the officer was also having a bit of fun that night with someone still young and naive. A VISIT TO ITHACA WITH MY DAUGHTER Fast forward 24 years. I’m fatter and balder, but definitely wiser. This past Saturday, I drove up to Ithaca to take my almost 14-year-old daughter, Jenna, to the Summer Music Academy at Ithaca College. I pride myself on being a detailoriented individual. You can’t run a media company (six newspapers with strict deadlines) and be unconcerned with details. Check-in for the week-long sleepaway camp was between noon and 2 p.m. We left our house at around 7:45 a.m. and arrived in plenty of time to grab a bite to eat before dropping her off. As we drove onto campus, we parked at the designated registration spot and couldn’t find a soul. We walked around for about 20 minutes looking for the registration desk before I re-read the welcome letter that was emailed to me earlier in the week. I felt like the biggest idiot on this planet. We arrived a day early. To my credit, the location on the website confirming Jenna’s registration had the wrong dates on it. But everything else, including the welcome letter, had the start date of Sunday. And I was obviously the only parent who made the mistake. As soon as I stopped chastising myself for such a moronic error and after falling on my sword to my wife (who was back home with our son) and my parents and in-laws who inquired how drop-off went, I then realized that this was an opportunity to spend quality time with my daughter. But we had nowhere to stay and I had no overnight bag. Additionally, one of our editors was on vacation, I had work to do before deadline, and I was four hours away from my computer. Over $1,000 later, and I’m sitting at my hotel desk on Sunday morning as I write this column. The hotel computers were so old that they were incompatible with our browser-based editorial database. So, after securing a room at The Hotel Ithaca (which is lovely, by the way), I drove to Staples to purchase a laptop (my wife needed one anyway), to T.J. Maxx to get a shirt and underwear, and to CVS for toiletries. But Jenna and I also took a great hike along the city’s famous gorge, we went to a great restaurant just a five-minute walk from our hotel, we hung out at a book store after dinner and then hung out at the hotel bar as we read our books. This time around, I stayed in the designated drinking area and not to worry - my daughter drank a Shirley Temple. Costly mistakes in Ithaca, NY Brett Freeman and his daughter Jenna taking a hike in Ithaca. After Brett stopped berating himself for his mishap, he enjoyed great daddy/daughter quality time in a fun city. BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO

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I’m not a great believer in organized religion, maybe because I’m afraid no organized religion would let me in if they see my office. And any talk involving my family is a discussion of wackos even before you get around to me. I guess most of us are a little bit crazy. According to my own research, a sociopath is anti-social and flouts the rules, impulsive and is quick to be angry and defensive. A psychopath tends to take pleasure in harming others, often internalizes his or her feelings and lies pathologically. As an illustration, a sociopath is like my cat, whereas a psychopath is like my other cat. I know the article was just trying to be helpful, but I need more definitive evidence that whomever I’m speaking to is a person that might kill me. For that reason, I take a quick DNA swab whenever I’m talking to someone who seems dicey. I also ask to see their web browser. I get a full set of fingerprints as well if there is a search for “places to hide a body where no one will find it.” I was surprised that the number one answer was my garage, by the way. To me, a psychopath is someone who is dangerously crazy, and I’m just slightly annoyingly quirky. But it was alarming how many tell-tale psychopath traits I have according to the article. I ask my wife, am I crazy or is this a dumb article? She says, why does it have to be one or the other? Say hello at rlife8@hotmail. com. When I hear parents of college-age children discussing the cost of higher education today, it’s a mind-blowing experience – for them, and for me too. Fortunately I can afford to have my mind blown because, as empty-nesters, our college expenses are well behind us. It struck me that the tuition I paid to attend Syracuse University in the 1970s was comparable to the cost for our daughter Elissa to attend SUNY Oneonta about 15 years ago. Today’s tuition for a private college like Syracuse is almost four times what I paid decades ago, and about eight times the tuition for an in-state student at SUNY Oneonta. The irony is that the higher expenses climb for going to university, the lower the public’s appreciation of higher education. At least that’s what the results show in data released from the Gallup Poll Social Series. LEARNING CURVE That survey says a little more than one in three Americans express “confidence” in higher education. That compares with more than half of Americans having confidence in higher education eight years ago. Forty percent said they have “some” confidence and 22% rated their confidence in higher education as “very little.” From June 1-22, 2023, Gallup surveyed a random sample of 1,013 adults 18 and older living in all 50 states. The margin of sampling error is plus/minus four percentage points. Compared to analogous data about confidence in other institutions, higher education doesn’t fare so poorly. Out of 17 institutions measured by Gallup to gauge the public’s confidence level, higher education ranks as fourth in confidence. The top three that hover above it in public confidence are small business, the military and law enforcement. It should come as scant surprise to learn from the Gallup poll that confidence in higher education varies according to political affiliation, education, gender and age. RED AND BLUE REACTIONS Among Republicans who participated in the survey, less than one in five said they have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education. That compares with a vote of confidence stated by almost six in 10 Democrats. There’s a certain logic that can be drawn from the stat that half (50%) of those with a college degree or Lower expectations for higher education Gallup poll shows confidence in colleges is not very collegial BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEE APAR PAGE 11

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For those without a college degree, 29% say they’re confident in higher education, compared to almost twice that many who said the same in 2015.   THE BOTTOM LINE According to Gallup, “Americans’ confidence in higher education, which showed a marked decrease between 2015 and 2018, has declined further to a new low point. While Gallup did not probe for reasons behind the recent drop in confidence, the rising costs of postsecondary education likely play a significant role. “There is a growing divide between Republicans’ and Democrats’ confidence in higher education. Previous Gallup polling found that Democrats expressed concern about the costs, while Republicans registered concern about politics in higher education.” Surveying this information also makes it abundantly clear why there is a healthy movement promoting the value and necessity of vocational schooling and onthe-job training. For helpful information on that, check out mikeroweworks.org. Bruce Apar is a writer, community volunteer and actor. He can be seen on stage weekends Sept. 9-Oct. 8 at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack (Rockland County) as Professor Van Helsing in Dracula. For more information, contact him at 914-275-6887 (text or voice) or [email protected]. APAR FROM PAGE 10 Have you ever opened a magazine and seen an article of “Helpful Hints” designed to make your life easier? I gravitate toward them in the hopes of finding better solutions to my every day inconveniences. I admit that I am pretty creative, so things in my home are handy in the rooms where I’ll be using them. For instance, when we moved into our current home, I made sure my kitchen cabinets housed paper towels and small garbage bags. But, sometime between moving in and now, Ken has moved these items to the garage.   “Why in the world would you move them from where I use them?” I asked.   “Because,” he said, “that’s where my mother stored them.” “But, your mother doesn’t live here.” I told him that I would be happy to take over the task of storing these items, along with SOS Pads and other cleaning supplies. He was happy to put that chore on my list. I immediately pushed a few things around in my cabinets and made room for six rolls of paper towels. No more walking around with wet hands looking for somewhere to dry them. I also cleaned out the garbage bin with soap and water and dried it before placing a roll of trash bags at the bottom of the bin. Ken thought this was a genius idea. I proudly announced that now he could easily lift out the full trash bag and have another ready at the bottom of the bin. He seemed pleased with these solutions and we employ them full-time now. But, some ideas I’ve picked up along the way have not been so successful. For many years, my daughter and I traveled throughout Europe annually, and many times I found I didn’t have enough room in my luggage for souvenirs. I then remembered a “Helpful Hints” article I once read, which stated that we should pack our oldest underwear and just toss it after use instead of taking it back home. That seemed like a great idea, so on our next trip I made sure to dig all the way back in my underwear drawer and pulled out the oldest items I had. During the nine-hour flight to Italy, I couldn’t have been more uncomfortable. The wire in my old bra kept poking me and people around me would stare when I suddenly shouted, “Ouch!” Before we landed, I ripped off the bra and threw it in the lavatory bin on the plane. I was embarrassed, but the freedom and the comfort were glorious. My second regret was wearing my old panties with stretched-out elastic. I will never forget how uncomfortable I was with my panties riding up on me as I toured Italy. At the end of a torturous two weeks of pulling down my panties and adjusting my bra straps, I was able to toss eight panties and five bras, which allowed me just enough room to pack some postcards to take home. What a horrible experience that was and what a mistake I made. When I returned home, I rummaged in all my closets and drawers and tossed anything old that I may have been holding on to. Lesson learned. The last helpful hint I can recall reading suggested breaking in a new pair of sneakers on a hiking trip. I beg you, don’t do it. Jo Ann can be reached at jkjfranc@ gmail.com. Helpful Hints JO ANN FRANCELLA JUST JO ANN Fun Facts by Jo Ann Rolling your clothes before placing them in a suitcase will take up the least amount of space.

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For that reason, the 2024 election is on track to provide the most unpopular choice in our nation’s history, and talk of a third party candidate is grabbing headlines. Earlier this month, “No Labels,” a national bi-partisan group promoting a possible third-party ticket, held an event with an overflow crowd in New Hampshire headlined by two of the group’s founders, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and former Gov. Jon Huntsman of Utah. Also in attendance was Chris Sununu, the popular New Hampshire governor. The local Laconia Daily Sun’s headline captured the event’s buzz best, “Manchin’s visit to New Hampshire for No Labels event stirs interest and ire.” The No Labels event earned them significant play in the national news and opinion pages, causing what seems to be a Democratic freak-out about the possibility of a No Labels third party bid hurting Biden and helping Trump win. I’m not sure the freak-out is justified and a recently released Monmouth poll seems to cast doubt on the conventional wisdom. Their poll shows Biden with a 47% to 40% edge in a headto-head match-up with Trump. When they polled a generic thirdparty ticket, Biden’s margin over Trump improved to 9%, with 37% favoring him compared to 30% for a third party and 28% favoring Trump. When they polled a Manchin-Huntsman ticket, their popularity dropped to 16%, with Biden still showing a 6% advantage over Trump. A Manchin-led ticket doesn’t seem to be inspirational. I don’t think “charisma” and “Jon Huntsman” have ever appeared in the same sentence.   Ross Perot mounted the most serious third-party bid in recent history when he ran against Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush in the 1992 election. Perot pulled 19% of the vote and didn’t earn any votes in the electoral college. The consensus seems to be that he drew votes equally from the major party candidates. Teddy Roosevelt was the most successful thirdparty candidate in history. In 1912, he ran on the progressive “Bull Moose” Party and pulled 27% of the vote and earned six states in the electoral college. The Monmouth poll suggests that maybe it is Trump’s supporters that should be most concerned with a third-party bid. But it is impossible to predict how things will turn out. With more indictments looming for Trump and a trial scheduled for next May on the classified documents case, does the cumulative impact cause his popularity to wax or wane? It also remains to be seen whether No Labels can gain ballot access in all 50 states. At this point, they have only qualified in six states. They have promised only to mount a bid if the election is Trump vs Biden and only if they have a path to victory. They have said they are not in this to play the role of spoiler. That’s a lot of ifs. The presidential candidate that may present the bigger problem for Biden is activist and philosopher Cornel West. The former Harvard and Princeton professor launched his candidacy on June 5 as the “People’s Party” choice. The People’s Party was founded in 2017 by a former staffer of Bernie Sanders. He would pull votes from Biden’s left. It is hard to see how all this will play out, but it is clear that the two-party duopoly will be feeling the pressure in this election cycle. Although neither of the upstart parties are poised to win the election, they are likely to improve the dialogue and perhaps the market for new ideas. We could use that. Don Scott welcomes your comments at [email protected]. A third option in the presidential sweepstakes DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Dear Dr. Linda, Our son is entering ninth grade, but if you looked at his writing, you’d think he was in second. He writes as little as possible and what he does write is illegible. Lately, when he has to write a paper for school, he won’t even show it to us or tell us about it. We contacted his English teacher because he’s failing English, which we learned when we went online. His teacher told us that he believes our son has a writing disorder called dysgraphia.   I used to have him rewrite and rewrite before I’d let him Don’t inadvertently hurt your child’s love of learning DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING SEE DR. LINDA PAGE 16

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And my second question is if I should get a writing program for him over the summer? -Marla Dear Marla, To answer your second question, no, please do not get him a writing program to work on over the summer. It sounds like your son probably does have dysgraphia, which is a writing disorder. The handwriting of people with dysgraphia looks as if a chicken walked across the page—it is illegible, spelling is often atrocious, and punctuation is missing. There may be one period at the end of 10 lines and nothing capitalized.   Some children and teens struggle with dysgraphia every day. Fortunately, for them, computers exist. Unfortunately, though, because many parents have never heard of it, they end up destroying any chance their child has for loving writing. It’s sad. Parents have the power to foster or destroy their children’s academic success. They don’t often realize it, because they’re following their own parents’ rules. It worked for me, they think, so it’ll work for my children. But especially when a child has a reading, writing or math disorder or another brainrelated disorder that interferes with learning, it’s a sure bet they’ll be affected. But children with learning disabilities aren’t the only ones. Here are a few other things you can do to guarantee that any child stops being excited by learning. HOW TO DIMINISH YOUR CHILD’S NATURAL LOVE OF LEARNING: When your child doesn’t know how to spell a word, tell them to look it up. Stop. Think about that. Generally speaking, you have to already know how to spell something in order to look it up in a dictionary.   When your child is writing a paragraph or paper, stop and make him correct misspelled words in the middle of it. The flow of creativity stops when you have to stop in the middle and think about spelling. If you’re writing a report, do you run “spell check” before you’re done writing? If he’s writing it by hand, don’t make him stop and look up a word—if you know how to spell it, tell him. When your child asks you a question, take as much time as you can to answer it. This is a fine strategy if you actually don’t want your kids to ask you a lot of questions. School-aged kids have already spent a whole day in school listening to their teachers, so if your answer goes on for hours, they’ll stop asking. Most kids would rather lose credit on homework questions than ask Mom or Dad and sit there for hours more. But you’re their greatest allies—if you listen to their questions and provide brief answers that actually help them make the right connections, you’ll be the hero! If your child doesn’t do well on a test or assignment, lecture him, ground him, and tell him he’s lazy. Really? You’re his parent, not his parole officer. Your job is to find out why s/he didn’t do well. Maybe your child didn’t understand the subject well enough. Maybe s/he hasn’t learned or developed good study skills. Maybe the test was based on a movie your child didn’t see because he was home sick. I have never met a child who is lazy, but I’ve met plenty who were confused, anxious, hungry or don’t know how to take notes or review for tests. Marla, I’m sorry to tell you, but your son’s teacher is probably right. Making him write and rewrite when he has a brain-related dysfunction that actually affects, among other things, his ability to manage fine-motor control over a pencil—and throwing what it’s taken him hours to write in the trash—probably has caused him to be afraid to write. As parents, we’re all guilty. Because our parents did it or because we don’t have time, without realizing it, we sometimes destroy our children’s desire to learn. So, next time your child asks for help with a homework assignment, asks a question, or brings home a grade that’s lower than you know his ability to be, stop and think. You’re the most important influence and the first defense. -Dr. Linda Dr. Linda, along with her husband, Dr. Al, own Strong Learning Tutoring and Test Prep serving Westchester and Putnam counties for over 40 years. Strong Learning tutors students K-12 in any subject, in person or remotely. Drs. Linda and Al are also the authors of “Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids.” What does Mondaire Jones actually stand for? Many of us from across the Hudson Valley watched Mondaire Jones’ recent Congressional campaign announcement, one where he posited himself as a pragmatist. The fact is, that couldn’t be further from the truth. A quick perusal of Jones’ policy positions and public stances shows he has much more in common with the Democratic Socialists of America than he does with hard-working Hudson Valley families. Defunding the police and ending cashless bail? Both Jones and the Democratic Socialists of America strongly endorse this. Jones has also frequently spoken about stopping our property taxes from funding our local schools. That’s another pillar in the Democratic Socialists of America’s policy platform. And lastly, Jones supported legislation that aimed at doing away with local control and our local zoning laws. That means Jones thinks your vote at the local level shouldn’t matter when it comes to development in your neighborhood. This is another area where both Jones and the Democratic Socialist of America agree. Jones is dangerously out-of-touch with the Hudson Valley, and will represent the interests of socialists before those of hard-working Hudson Valley families. -Rey Solano Somers LETTER DR. LINDA FROM PAGE 12

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 17 Witnessing a wedding, where two young soulmates begin their journey together, is a heartwarming experience.  Re-enacting the wedding all over again with more well wishers is a fairytale which recently played out at Artis Senior Living of Somers. Jenn Gaudet (Krumholtz), the beloved Life Enrichment Director at Artis, enthusiastically shared her excitement over wedding plans with the residents as they reveled in the anticipatory joy for the soon-to-be married couple. When Jenn returned from her honeymoon, she  recreated the wedding day at Artis, inviting all the residents and staff. It was a glorious event, replete with a magnificent bride and handsome groom.  The bride walked down the aisle, accompanied by Walter, a resident of Artis, who was beaming with pride as he gave Jenn away to the groom, Mark. This event elicited so many smiles for the residents, as they actively participated in this wonderful occasion. The joie de vivre was palpable and a special day was had by all.   Wedding re-enactment at Artis Senior Living Artis Senior Living of Somers celebrated the wedding of Life Enrichment Director Jenn Gaudet (Krumholtz) and Mark, as they reimagined their wedding day for all the residents to enjoy. PHOTO COURTESY OF ARTIS S itting in his cushiony, beige, rock and swivel easy chair, my dad proudly proclaimed his plan for the future: “Alan, only 3,600 days until I retire.” The year was 1979. His projected retirement date of June 27, 2000, lay over 21 years in the future. Dad sat at the dining room table and used whatever math skills he possessed to arrive at that fantastical figure. Such was the life and career goal of a New York City school teacher in the late 70s. Of course, he was off in his calculations. During that 21-year span, there were two sabbaticals and 75 banked personal days that he had to use to prevent their forfeiture. He also worked beyond his original target date. This was my formal introduction to retirement planning. Elder law attorneys offer a unique perspective in their retirement advisement. Since retirement planning sits at the crossroads between estate and financial planning, our discussions with prospective retirees touch on retirement accounts, pensions, health and long-term-care benefits, trusts, spousal benefits and beneficiaries. The wide array of possibilities can be liberating for clients as they can be creative with their planning. We talk at length about adult children, grandchildren and how to protect a family’s legacy. Coordination with a financial advisor is crucial. Retirement planning must ensure that a client has the necessary resources to live their best life. Proper budgeting and investing must take into account a client’s lifestyle, familial obligations and health trajectory. New York has Jekyll and Hyde financial characteristics. High property taxes, a state income tax and state estate tax reside uneasily with a flexible Medicaid long-termcare system containing vital spousal protections not found in many states. The technical rules of Medicaid may alter a retirement plan. Qualified retirement accounts such as 401ks, Traditional IRAs and 403bs are Medicaid protected accounts once they are in payout status (regular annual distributions are coming out of the account). Roth IRAs, funded by after-tax dollars, are not Medicaid protected accounts and would have to be liquidated and transferred for a retiree to obtain Medicaid, if total assets Retirement planning in New York How an elder law attorney can help ALAN D. FELLER, ESQ. GUEST CORNER SEE FELLER PAGE 18 4 Heritage Hills Plaza, 202 Ctr. • Somers, NY 10589 914-277-4222 • www.somerssmiles.com A new generation of family dentistry NO INSURANCE? JOIN OUR DENTAL MEMBERSHIP. Pediatric & Adult Plans Available. Includes: 2 Preventative Care Visits & 20% OFF Additional Dental Services. CALL TO INQUIRE TODAY! Elder Law Wills, Trusts & Estates Estate Planning Medicaid Applications Guardianships Probates Elder Law & Estate Planning A Tradition of Excellence in Elder Law (845) 621-8640 thefellergroup.com 625 Route 6, Mahopac NY 10541 We make home & hospital visits Contact the team today! (845) 621-8640

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In fact, a 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that ADHD was associated with substantially lower performance in school independent of socioeconomic background factors. The stakes are high regarding ADHD and academics, so as a new school year begins, students and their families can familiarize themselves with the condition to ensure it does not interfere with their efforts to do their best in the classroom in the year ahead. WHAT IS ADHD? The AAP describes ADHD as “a chronic condition of the brain that makes it difficult for children to control their behavior.” Such characterization explains why the link between ADHD and poor academic performance is so strong. The AAP notes that children with ADHD often have trouble getting along with other children and, if they have issues with attention, they can have difficulty learning. BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS OF ADHD The AAP notes that ADHD includes three distinct groups of symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Children with inattention may daydream and have a hard time paying attention, often do not seem to listen, may be easily distracted from work or play, and may not follow through on instructions or finish tasks. Children with hyperactivity may be in constant motion, exhibit difficulty staying seated, frequently squirm or fidget, talk too much, and be incapable of playing quietly. Children with impulsivity may frequently act and speak without thinking, run into a street without first looking for oncoming traffic, be incapable of waiting, and frequently interrupt others. It’s important for parents to recognize that children with ADHD will not necessarily have all the symptoms. Symptoms are classified by the type of ADHD a child has, and a physician will indicate that upon diagnosis. ADHD cases are usually determined to be inattentive only, hyperactive/impulsive or combined ADHD, which includes symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. WHEN SHOULD I ALERT A PHYSICIAN? The AAP notes that all children exhibit the symptoms noted above from time to time. However, a physician should be alerted when children exhibit those symptoms on a regular basis for more than six months. ADHD can affect children both academically and socially. More information can be found at healthychildren.org. The basics of ADHD A condition like ADHD can compromise a child’s ability to excel in the classroom. FELLER FROM PAGE 17 were over $30,182 for 2023.   Retirement affords many clients an opportunity to purchase vacation properties out of state. Owning multiple properties raises estate planning issues. For example, let’s say you own a home in New York and a condo in Florida. It is likely that, without a trust in place, two separate probates in two separate states with two sets of lawyers would be necessary to deal with those properties. The state with the primary residence would be the initial probate proceeding state and the other property’s state would host an ancillary probate.   One overlooked aspect of retirement planning is the client’s health insurance and drug benefit plan and its eventual transition into Medicare and Supplemental Insurance. Elder law attorneys are keenly aware of how the right health insurance can save tremendous money during a health crisis. By the time my father retired, I was out of law school and in the early stages of my elder law career. You could say, he was my first retiree client. Contact the professionals at The Feller Group, P.C. today for more information on retirement planning in New York. The Feller Group is a multi-disciplinary law practice specializing in elder law, estate planning and business advisement. Alan D. Feller can be reached at 845-621-8640, or visit thefellergroup.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 19 ADVERTORIAL The summer season invites us to fun in the sun, whether you’re lying on the beach, picnicking on the grass, or getting your hands dirty in the garden. It all sounds relaxing until we realize that getting down and up off the ground becomes an increasing challenge as we get older. While little kids fall and get right back up with ease, over time as we mature and age, we lose strength and mobility in large muscle groups (such as the legs and thighs), which makes the seemly simple activity of sitting on the floor and getting back up a struggle. Luckily, with some guidance and understanding, adults can regain their floor-friendly confidence. THE ART OF STANDING UP FROM A SEATED POSITIONS Let’s take a look into the art of standing up from a seated position on the floor to ensure a smooth, safe, and stable transition. Step 1: Getting seated • Check your surroundings – to prevent any trips or falls, ensure that the area is clear of any obstacles like dogs or children • Identify a flat surface – to minimize any wobbling or imbalance during your descent, find the most level surface before taking a seat • Lower yourself down – squat with legs wide apart or bend at the knees with your hands resting right above your knees for assistance, engage your core and buttocks to help maintain a straight neutral spine to protect your back while squatting down. You can also ask a friend for assistance by stabilizing yourself with the helping hand (or forearm) of your friend • Take your seat – once you have squatted close enough to the ground, place your hands on the floor in front of you and lower your buttocks onto the ground Step 2: Sitting comfortably Once you’ve successfully reached the floor, it’s essential to keep proper posture in mind to prevent straining your back and causing discomfort. • Sitting with your legs crossed – if you are flexible enough to do so -- sit cross-legged with a straight back. You can check and correct your posture by imagining a string pulling you from the top of your head while seated. • If you are uncomfortable sitting cross-legged – place a bolster or rolledup towel underneath your tailbone to elevate your buttocks slightly above your legs. You can then cross and bend your legs to your comfort level. • For further back support (if possible), sit with your back against a “wall” such as a tree or even a cooler. You can also place a cushion or rolled-up towel behind your lower back to help maintain the natural curvature of your spine and reduce muscle sprains. • Prevent stiffness – keep your blood circulation healthy by regularly changing your seated position, if you are sitting cross legged you can stretch your legs by extending them in front of you and placing your palms on the floor behind you for support • Prevent discomfort – avoid sitting with your legs beneath you as it can lead to cramps and numbness, and try to avoid sitting for too long with your legs folded to your sides as it can lead to misalignment in your back Step 3: Standing back up • Check your surroundings – similar to sitting down, make sure there are no obstacles that could get in the way of your upward movement. • If comfortably sitting crossed legged – position your feet in front of you on the ground shoulder-width apart while keeping your knees bent. Next slowly shift your weight onto one knee by engaging your glutes, core, and thighs and coming into a half kneeling position, for stability place your hands on your thighs/above your knees and push yourself up to a balanced upright position • For a more stable option – position yourself on your hands and knees while keeping your knees and feet comfortably apart, then walk your hands towards your feet while keeping your knees bent and raising your seat until you are able to slowly place your hands on your thighs/above your knees and push yourself up to a balanced upright position. STAY ACTIVE TO SIT AND STAND UP WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS Additional tips to enjoy an active summer and life: • Walk on a regular basis – take advantage of the warm weather and go for regular walks outside to help build endurance and strength in your legs. • Incorporate dynamic exercises – LIZE LUBBE GUEST CORNER EMBRACE THE FLOOR: exercises like squats and lunges, or even just practicing sitting and standing from a chair without the use of your hands are essential in maintaining mobility in daily life. When practiced safely, getting seated, sitting, and standing back up off the ground can help ensure pain free summer activities. As we age, it becomes increasingly necessary to our health to understand the importance of the day to day mobility that we often took for granted as children. Remember to always listen to your body, pace yourself, and adapt these steps to suit your individual needs. If you experience any unusual pain or discomfort when sitting or standing, or need more personal guidance, please contact you physician or physical therapist. We are hands on PTs! The professional services of the team at Lize Lubbe Physical Therapy include: • Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation • Sports Injury Rehabilitation • Neurological Rehabilitation • Treatment of Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Conditions • Postural, Balance & Gait Training • Pain & Headache Management • Body Rebalancing through Diaphragm, Breathing & Pelvic Stability www.lizelubbept.com [email protected] 914.875.9430 892 NY-35, Cross River, NY 10518 (blue office building) Lize Lubbe is the owner of Lize Lubbe Physical Therapy with its main practice located at 892 Route 35 in Cross River and a PT Studio in the premises of Apex Fitness (where her team focus on the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries). Learn more by calling 914-875-9430, emailing contact@ lizelubbept.com or visiting www.lizelubbept.com. 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Sports PAGE 20 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 BY RICH MONETTI SPORTS REPORTER After winning the C League regular season last year in Somers Men’s Softball, Swee Brand Works lost in the playoff finals to Tompkins Community Bank. The team was asked to move up to B Division nonetheless, and did so with some hesitation, according to team manager Chris Swee.  “Knowing the level of competition, we were a little nervous,” he said. But their actual performance is proving that the move was within range. “We’re holding our own,” Swee said. A 7-6 victory over Radding Insurance Riverdogs at Reis Park on July 17 helped make the point for a team that stands at 6-7 with seven games left on the schedule. Swee didn’t wait to get started against Radding. Declan Talleur stroked a single up the middle, Mike Mauro lashed a one out triple to center, and Anthony Costanzo’s single opened up a 2-0 lead. Costanzo’s son Vinny then singled in run number three, and there was more to the RBI than padding the family stats. With four father and son pairings, the wins and losses take second. “Playing with our kids—it’s why we do this,” Swee said. Unfortunately, the family connections didn’t help dad in this case. The centerfielder hit into a double play to end the inning.   At 9-3 coming in, second-place Radding Insurance was likely to answer back, and they did just that. John Vitale blooped a single to left, Dave Phillips lined a single to right, and Joe Andriano singled in Vitale. A 3-1 game, Swee went right back to work. Chris Herzegovitch stroked an easy single to center, Bill Sweeney put a liner down the third base line, and Rich Haigh loaded the bases with an infield hit. Nobody out, Talleur singled to center, Ricky Haigh reached on an error to make it 5-1 and sacrifice flies by Mauro and Anthony Costanzo opened a 7-1 lead. But Radding chipped away again. Chris Radding walked, Dave Brooks singled and Lucas Andriano doubled in a run to make the score 7-2. The teams then traded donuts through the next three half innings, and the lull looked like it might carry. That is until Lucas Andriano woke up the ballpark in the bottom of the fourth. Chris Radding led off with an opposite field single, and Andriano went yard for a 7-4 game. Swee continued to oblige in a scoreless top of the fifth, but in the bottom, they weren’t so amenable in the field. With Radding on with another single and Tim Whipple reaching on a one-out walk, Bill Sweeney made the play of the day. He dove into the second base hole on a grounder up the middle and flipped to second for the force. “Young mind and the body responded,” said the 62-yearold. Swee got out of the inning unscathed, and while the visitors put two runners on in the top of the sixth, three groundouts kept the score status quo. No damage by either side over the next two half innings, and the bottom of the seventh had the game well within reach. And Radding Insurance made sure Swee knew it. Hits from Joe Andriano, Chris Cohane, and Whipple put the tying run on second. Unfortunately for the home team, Radding lined to second, and Dave Brooks flew to center to end the game. With a win in the books, Bill Sweeney took the long view. “I played with my dad, I’m playing with my son and I hope he continues the tradition,” concluded the second baseman. Swee Brand Works is finding its way in B Division Fathers and sons power 7-6 win over Riverdogs Chris Radding’s Riverdogs staged a late comeback vs. Swee Chris Swee (top) and Stefan Swee are one of four father/ son pairings on the Swee Brand Works softball squad. PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Dave Brooks of Radding Insurance Riverdogs SOFTBALL Playing with our kids— it’s why we do this.” Chris Swee Swee Brand Works 66 Miller Road, Mahopac 845-628-2050 www.mavistireofmahopac.com With This Coupon • Expires 9/30/23 $10.00OFF Synthetic Oil change (MOST CARS) 25%OFF 25 % OFF STRUTS & SHOCKS With This Coupon • Expires 9/30/23 CARING FOR YOUR CAR & OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 35 YEARS! The Friendly Mavis Team

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Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 05-29. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Alexander DeMaria: 120 Barrett Hill Road Mahopac NY 10541. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of JMRC Yorktown LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 04-10. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Michael Tsao: 746 Delano Rd Yorktown Heights NY 10598. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of DB Greenbuilders LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2018- 05-22. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. 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