VOL. 13 NO. 12 THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 26 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 HEALTH & WELLNESS 16 LEGAL NOTICES 26 LEISURE 21 OBITUARIES 24 OPINION 8 SPORTS 20 Celebrating our Scholars! pg 3 ACHIEVEMENTS Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. PHOTO: KELSEY QUINN LEARY BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER One person ended up with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after a family spat escalated into violence, police said. e incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13 at a private home on Summit Circle in Somers, according to police Chief Brian Linkletter. Responding to the scene were state troopers and North Salem and Somers police o cers. Police said two unidenti- ed brothers, both in their 60s, were arguing when one allegedly grabbed a small-caliber ri e and shot the other in the arm. Both men were taken to the hospital, Linkletter said. e weapon was recovered. As of press time, it could not be learned if any charges had been brought. Police emphasized that this was an isolated incident and there was no danger to the public. Family argument leads to shooting in Somers BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Today’s teens really need their space. at fact of 21st century life is spurring more and more school and public libraries to reevaluate priorities and services as they seek more e cient, appealing, and innovative ways to accommodate that growing demographic. Built in 1981, the Somers Library has evolved to the point where there simply isn’t enough interior real estate for all the things folks would like to see happen there. And that includes a safe and welcoming place for teens to study and congregate. To date, they and their programs have been stu ed into two small rooms that have been described as “closet-like.” Sometimes, it’s so crowded that the teens have had to decamp to the conference room, downstairs, or even the sta ’s break room. But that’s all going to change with a new “dedicated” teen room proposed by library o cials. Last ursday (June 8), the Town Board voted unanimously to allow the library to “go ahead” with plans to hire an architectural rm based in White Plains. Earlier this month, architect Robert Gabalski of Lothrop Associates, presented town o cials with preliminary plans that call for the combining of two existing spaces into one large room that can be divided into two by a soundproof, movable wall. Lothrop has done more than 180 library projects -- including 11 that are now underway -- over the last 50 years. e big focus now is on teen rooms and community center-like o erings. e Somers design will allow two activities to take place at once. And those could Ofi icials approve library teen room plan The Somers Education Foundation hit the links at Anglebrook Golf Club for their annual golf outing to promote community awareness and support our students! See more photos on page 14. ‘Fore’ a cause! SEE LIBRARY PAGE 6 SellYour Home for TOP DOLLAR with Somers’ Real Estate Specialist Visit: SomersHouseValues.com or Email: [email protected] Michael Trinchitella Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker FREE Home Evaluation Anytime — No Cost or Obligation Call 914.243.3051 SomersHouseValues.com CLASSIC REALTY
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 2 Live Bands HAPPY CRABS PORK CHOP EXPRESS PRIMROSE DRIVE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Reis Park Saturday, June 24 (Rain Date June 25) 4PM Until Fireworks TOWN OF SOMERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOMERS LIONS CLUB SOMERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SONS OF SOMERS Basketball Tournament Hot Dog Eating Contest Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course Famous Somers Lions BBQ Chef Rob Food Truck Sinapi's Italian Ices Truck Reis Park Concession Stand Live Bands HAPPY CRABS PORK CHOP EXPRESS PRIMROSE DRIVE Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course Sinapi's Italian Ices Truck Reis Park Concession Stand Somers Volunteer Fire Department Somers Police Department Somers EMS Somers Parks and Recreation Somers Highway Department Shuttle bus between SHS and Reis Park beginning at 5pm For Somers Residents & Accompanying Guests - No Pets Allowed SPECIAL THANKS TO
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com As the Class of 2023 bids farewell, e Somers Record is proud to highlight another SHS senior! Ella Ponterio Favorite movie? Glass Onion. I found it surprisingly funny for a murder mystery lm. Favorite comfort food? My mum’s homemade pasta and meatballs. She has been making it on Sunday or Monday nights for as long as I can remember. Favorite vacation spot? My grandmother’s house on Lake Erie. I love spending time there in the summer, biking, paddleboarding and shing. Are you a morning person or a night owl? I am de nitely a morning person. Since my exams ended, I can’t seem to stay up past 10 p.m. Were your years at Somers High School what you expected them to be? When I rst entered Somers High School, I was unsure of what to expect but I am grateful for all the people I have met and all the new friends that I have made. I appreciate all of the opportunities that I was given to play the sports that I love and to learn about things that really interest me. Somers High School Featured Senior A number of Somers students have been honored for their academic achievements in our community and at colleges across the country! Graduations JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Charles Weissman ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY Abriana Johnson STONEHILL COLLEGE David Stoner SUNY ONEONTA Lucas Fedele Max Grell Eric Halper UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Frankieanne Castelluccio Andrew Post Dean’s List JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Colin Brooks Amanda Logel Giovanna Minuto SUNY NEW PALTZ Marina Leggio Kaya Mannis Charlotte Swezey UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Frankieanne Castelluccio Andrew Post (President’s List) WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Sara Reiss Scholarships & Awards PNW BOCES NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY Marissa Abramson Melissa Connors Zander Viljoen Lauren Ward-Willis Lily West Celebrating our scholars! When it comes to math, yes, Noah Samuel likes to learn, but he also likes to compete. His eyes lit up when asked about the 2022-23 Mathematical Olympiads competition. e fth grader’s skills and his competitive instincts were challenged throughout the school year when Samuel and almost two dozen fellow students at SIS proved they were ready. e school’s Math Olympiad Team learned this month that it ranked in the Top 10% worldwide in the competition, a pool consisting of 3,918 teams and approximately 100,000 students. Teams hailed from all 50 states, as well as 30 countries. “You have to use di¢ erent strategies to learn how to solve problems,” said Samuel, who nished in rst place among all SIS students. “ ere are di¢ erent ways to solve problems more carefully and sometimes the simple choice is the right one.” Samuel would know. He was awarded a gold pin because his score ranked in the top 2% of all participants. Classmate Jonathan Lantz, who placed second at SIS, also received a gold pin for ranking among the top 2%. Nicholas Sullivan, Robert Vance, Tessa Sullivan, Mitchell Riley, Rocco Zurica and Dean Klatsky were all awarded silver pins for placing in the top 10% of the competition. “It was great to see that we had so many high-scoring people,” a proud Samuel said. e competition requires students to solve a handful of problems each month and gives them just 30 minutes to do so. eir teacher, Sharon King, then submits the results to MOEMS (Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools), which records the data and compares students and teams to others around the world. During the months-long competition, Samuel answered 24 of the 25 questions correctly. He said it was a vast improvement over last year. ere were 23 SIS students in grades three through ve who served as members of this year’s Math Olympiad Team. ey worked on di¢ erent strategies and perfected their math vocabulary to better solve problems. “As an educator, my foremost goal is to create an environment that fosters creativity, analytical thinking, collaboration and a growth mindset,” King said. e collaboration is an important aspect of the team’s approach. During their practice, students are presented with a problem, attempt to solve it, then meet in groups to compare and contrast their strategies. It pushes them out of their comfort zone and forces them to think about math creatively. “It’s about more than just learning math,” King said. “ ey are learning lifelong skills.” Other members of the SIS Math Olympiad team are: Olivia Ball, Anchit Shankar, Logan Kelly, Nicholas Pogosov, Ethan Lee, Charlotte Frankie, Leandra Ibrahimi, Andrew Totto, Eli Mundis, Roman Casimir, Andrew Pucci, Victoria Vincentz, Kaylee Jeon, Evan Mallamud and Ralph Riley. Article courtesy of Somers Central School District. SIS students earn worldwide recognition for math skills
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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 o ices. 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 Somers Lions Club CHILDREN’S EYE SCREENING EVENT Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. To be held at Somers Library. Did you know that vision problems undetected by age 7 can become permanent? 80% of learning is visual. In NYS, the average referral rate is 15%. Screening eyes early can save your children’s eyesight. is quick, non-intrusive, and free screening is proudly presented by the Somers Lions Club, working with Lions See Inc., a NY State program in partnership with Lions Kidsight USA. A Message from Somers Girl Scout Troop 1457 is summer, our Cadette Girl Scout Troop is attending the Girl Scout National Convention in Walt Disney World. We have been working hard to raise money for this trip. Cookie season is about to begin, and we have set a goal to sell 7,000 boxes of cookies as a troop. e pro t we earn from cookie sales will help pay for plane tickets, park tickets, hotels, meals, and convention entry fees. Not only will we be representing Somers Girl Scouts, we will also be representing our local Girl Scout council, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson. is trip will allow us to meet with industry leaders and explore potential career paths. We will also be meeting with girl scouts from all over the world. We would love the support of our local businesses. Some ways you can help are: purchase cookies from us to share with your employees, family, and friends, invite us to sell cookies to your sta , buy cookies from us to give to your clients, customers, patrons, business prospects, donate boxes of cookies to the military and veterans through Operation Cookie Drop, allow us to host a cookie booth outside your establishment or during a business event, or share our troop QR code to order cookies. If you have any other suggestions on ways to support us to please let us know by contacting [email protected] Town of Somers Independence Day Celebration Saturday, June 24, at 4 p.m. In partnership with Somers Lions Club, Somers Chamber of Commerce, and Sons of Somers. To be held in Reis Park, featuring a basketball tournament, hotdog eating contest, giant in- atable obstacle course, famous Somers Lions BBQ, Chef Rob Food Truck, Sinapi’s Italian Ice Truck, Reis Park concession stand, live music by Happy Crabs, Pork Chop Express, and Primrose Drive, and reworks! Special thanks to Somers Volunteer Fire Department, Somers Police Department, Somers EMS, Somers Parks & Recreation, and Somers Highway Department. Shuttle bus between SHS and Reis Park beginning at 5 p.m. For Somers residents and accompanying guests. No pets allowed. Rain date June 25. The 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. OTAKU CLUB Sunday, June 25, 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! e library will host watch parties and movie nights and talk about the newest series! REELS: SOMER LIBRARY MOVIE MATINEE SERIES Thursday, June 29, from 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. e Somers Library Movie Matinee series meets in person to view the iconic science ction lm “2001: A Space Odyssey,” (1968) one of the American Film Institute’s top 100 lms of all time which is now widely regarded as “one of the greatest and most in uential lms ever made.” DROP-IN MAHJONG CLUB Fridays, through June 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop in to play MahJong with your neighbors. is is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet new people, and have some fun. e library has some Mahjong sets, but players should try to bring their own. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best. Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, o ers a summer league for adults ( ursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High main football turf eld. Please visit their website to learn more and register https:/clubs.blue sombrero.com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridiron partnersinc Free Summer Music Series Wednesdays, through July 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. e Cultural Arts Coalition in Brewster presents the ird Annual Brewster Summer Music Series. e series is FREE to all and will be held outdoors at the gazebo in Southeast Veterans Park, Morningthorpe & Railroad Avenues. Bring the family, lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy local bands and acoustic opening acts Wednesday evenings. ere are no rain dates. Visit BrewsterMusicFestival.com for complete details and performance schedule. The Fabric of Our Community Monday thru Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through June 30 Hosted by Coldwell Banker Realty, featuring an exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Located at e Bailey House, 338 Route 202 in Somers. Somers BSA Troop 376 WEEKLY MEETING Most Tuesdays, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Somers Middle School Cafeteria. Embark on a journey that your son will remember and bene t from for a lifetime! ere is no youth program quite like Scouts BSA, which o ers leadership development, teaches citizenship and responsibility, embeds useful outdoor survival skills, can spark career interests, and boasts exciting activities that few outside of Scouting have the opportunity to experience. Celebrating 30 years in Somers, Troop 376 is sponsored by the Somers Lions Club and proudly o ers a well-balanced ELEPHANT’S TRUNK SEE TRUNK PAGE 7
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 5 Dear Friend, Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “oh yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Gertner. I’ve seen stories for years…” Well, that’s me. “When I was in college I was injured playing football. I began developing severe and constant pain in my neck and lower back. After chiropractic, and PT were not eective in relieving my symtoms… I had surgery. Over the next 20 years I had surgery 3 more times, but I still suered with horrible pain. I was referred to Dr. Gertner by a friend. On the rst visit he performed a computerized diagnostic scan that located my problem. I had a pinched nerve. After only a few visits most of the pain in my neck and back was gone for the rst time in decades. I fell like I have my life back!” – Rob C Now let me tell my story. When I was in chiropractic school in Atlanta, Georgia, I had a severe injury to my lower back. For over a year I su ered with horrible pain. I was getting adjusted three times a week by traditional chiropractors without any results. I was less than a month away from graduation and I became very frustrated. For the last 8 years I had studied to become a chiropractor, and now my life was put on hold by a condition that chiropractic is supposed to treat. A colleague of mine introduced me to a doctor who specializes in an unique type of chiropractic called NUCCA. In the entire world there are less than 200 NUCCA doctors. NUCCA can be considered to be like “engineering of the spine”, specializing in spinal correction without surgery. e NUCCA correction gently restores the skull, spine, and pelvis back to its proper position. is takes pressure o the nerves and allows the body to return to its natural, healthy state. Patients are typically seen 1/3 as often as traditional chiropractic and most patients receive permanent relief. Immediately after the rst visit I felt relief, and in one week I was completely out of pain. I spent the next two years working as an intern in that Atlanta oce. In 2002 I returned home to NY. Because of our passion for helping our patients and our commitment to excellence, we quickly became one of the busiest Upper Cervical Chiropractic practices worldwide. It is common for patients to travel well over an hour each way for care. We have seen patients that travel from all over the world, as well as 48 of the 50 United States. It’s strange how life is, because people now come to see me with all types of problems. With this NUCCA procedure I have tremendous results with the type of patients that visit traditional chiropractors like neck pain, back pain, and headaches, but the majority of my patients have more severe neurological conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, MS, Parkinson’s, and seizures, just to name a few. I explain to my patients that I am not curing them of anything, but the NUCCA procedure is able to help alleviate many of the symptoms associated with the disease. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “I used to suer with severe facial pain called trigeminal neuralgia. I’ve seen my MD, Neurologist, and Acupuncturist with limited results. I travel from East Hampton, LI because this is the only treatment that has helped me” –Pat G “For the last few years I have suered with MS. I’ve been suering with tremors, poor circulation, neck and back pain, loss of coordination, fatigue, asthma and insomnia. I have been under care for six months and without medication, Dr. Gertner has helped me control my MS. My tremors are gone and I am able to keep my hands steady. I am also seen great improvements in all my original symptoms including asthma – all without drugs! – Don O Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is make a specic spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. e power that made the body, heals the body! We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! Make A Believer Out Of Me Oer— You shouldn’t go bankrupt to nd out the solution to your health problems. If you bring in this article, you can receive my computerized diagnostic test and new patient exam with x-rays if needed for $27. is exam could cost you $300 just for the computerized test alone. But, please call right away because this oer expires on July 31, 2023, and I don’t want you to miss out. Why am I doing this? My purpose is to get as many people well through NUCCA chiropractic care as I possibly can. I want to become your chiropractor if you need me. If after the exam I think I can help, you I’ll tell you, If not I’ll personally refer you to the appropriate healthcare professional. Satisfaction… Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care. You’ll get professional care that’s a ordable. My qualications…I graduated from Hofstra University before nishing my Doctorate at Life College in Marietta, GA. I’m Board certied in the state of New York, and by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. I’ve been entrusted to take care of more than 12,000 patients…newborns, pro athletes, and celebrities that you may know, and I have delivered over 500,000 spinal corrections. My assistants are Daniela and Vanessa, and they are great people. Our oce is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. Our oce is called Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York and is conveniently located at 311 North St in White Plains. Our phone number is 914-686- 6200 or you can visit our website at www.nuccadoctor.com. Call today for an appointment to start getting well! ank You. George Gertner, DC “Local Chiropractor oers Advanced Treatment for Chronic Pain”
PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 be for other groups such as seniors and young children, noted Library Director Jennifer Daddio. “You could have movie night for kids in one room and tax prep or meetings in the other,” Galbalski explained at the board’s ursday, June 1, meeting. He estimated that it could hold a total of about 34 people. Other neat and practical features of the new teen room include a front wall made of glass and lightweight, durable, and colorful furniture. e teen librarians desk will be located there and the teen “stacks” recon gured. e glass wall is so “sta ers can keep an eye on things,” said Galbalski, adding that teens will be “aware that they’re seen,” but won’t be made to feel that they’re being “policed.” ere will also be a new exterior door that teens can use when they want to sit outside. e next step is to re ne the project’s scope and then go out to bid. SUPPORT FOR PROJECT “ ere’s no space for teens to meet, hang out, collaborate, study, play games, and feel welcomed,” said Tara Ferretti, the library’s head of public services. “ e library’s goals have always been to meet the needs of all people and young adults are included in that,” she added, pointing to concerns about “the regressions we’ve seen in children because of the pandemic, academically and socially.” In Ferretti’s opinion, there’s no better “safe and nurturing environment” than the library. “By dedicating teen space, Somers would show its young adults that they’re very important,” she said. “ ey deserve it as citizens of this town.” Teen librarian Terre omas also spoke passionately about the need for a dedicated teen room. “I love my job,” she said, pointing to the growing number of youngsters who volunteer at the library. Last year there were 48 sixththrough 12th-graders; now there’s 62. e “Teen Leadership Group” plans programs for other teens. “ ey do great work. ey’ve done everything from collect donations for animal shelters to organizing the writing of letters to soldiers abroad and to seniors at e Paramount,” omas said. e library teaches things that schools don’t such as knitting, sewing, babysitting basics, how to write resumes or get a job, and what to do if you’re in a car accident or stopped by the police. Post-COVID, participation in afterschool book clubs and arts and crafts programs is growing rapidly. “In the olden days, kids could hop on their bikes and tour around the neighborhoods. Can’t do that today, so having the school buses bring them to the library is a great opportunity for di erent grade levels to get to know each other,” omas said. With all the adults and kids vying for program spots, “it would be nice to have that extra space,” she said of the teen room. Teen Natalia Tellez, a devoted library patron, said she and her family have seen “ rsthand the good it does for the town and the community it creates.” “I think a place for teens to share knowledge and ideas and their passions and hobbies and just grow in a safe, positive environment could be immensely bene cial,” she said. “I’m saying that as someone who would use it and knows people who would use it.” “It would a ect generations and generations to come,” the high school student added. Barbara Tepper, president of the Library Board of Trustees, agreed. “ ere is no other place where teens can congregate and be safe and be sheltered,” she said. “ ere’s no YMCA, no JCC ( Jewish Community Center), no community center. e library IS the de facto community center for Somers. at’s why it’s so vital that we renovate this space so it can be used to its maximum capacity.” NO EXTRA COST TO TAXPAYERS Councilman Anthony Cirieco asked about the price tag. “It’s hard to say right now because costs have gone up for everything. Fortunately, we have a number of resources that we wouldn’t have to ask the town for anything,” Daddio responded on June 1. Noting that he’s not the builder and therefore could only o er an educated guess, Galbalski estimated it at between $100,000 and $200,000. “Don’t engage the architect to play the construction manager because that’s like going to the doctor and the undertaker at the same time,” he joked. Albany currently has about $34 million set aside to help fund capital projects in public libraries. According to Daddio, the library intends to apply for a state grant that could pay up to half of LIBRARY FROM PAGE 1 ‘By dedicating teen space, Somers would show its young adults that they’re very important.’ Tara Ferretti Head of Public Services, Somers Library SEE LIBRARY PAGE 22 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 steps you can take to avoid your estate going to probate? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500
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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 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 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 O ice: 914-302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 I haven’t written a whiskey column before, so why not start now since this is too good a story not to share. I attended a social event on a beautiful evening last ursday where I met Lily and Kevin Crowell, along with their adorable nine-month-old son Addison in tow. ey were manning a rather interesting looking tasting station, providing samples of a bourbon called American Brick. You may know, I am never bashful about leaning on my Kentucky heritage when it suits my purposes. is evening was no exception. In addition to basketball and horse racing, Kentucky is famous for bourbon. I ignorantly thought the only “real” bourbon comes from Kentucky. I may have been a victim of propaganda. Kevin straightened me out on that front. Gently of course. In order to be a bourbon, whiskey must be made from a grain mixture that contains at least 51% corn. Other ingredients typically used in the mash are rye, barley and hops. e mash that ferments into the mixture that is distilled into the base alcohol that is turned into bourbon, ironically, is called beer. Are you listening, Katonah Beer Man, a.k.a. John Bart? is could be your springboard into expanding your column into whiskey. e second requirement to be a bourbon is that spirits must be aged in pristine, new charred oak barrels. ird, that this distillate can’t exceed 160 proof -- 80% alcohol -- and must be bottled at no less than 80 proof. Fourth, it must be made in the United States. And nally, it can’t contain any additives working the organic angle. After Kevin explained the rules, it was time for a taste. Although I am a single-malt-Scotch man by training, my Kentucky upbringing has given me a palate that can quickly adjust to conditions on the ground, in this case a bourbon tasting. I have tried a few di erent bourbons over the years and American Brick was as smooth as silk. You can taste the oak notes and it has a creamy texture, almost like butterscotch. It’s no wonder that Brick has won multiple competitions, most recently receiving a 96 at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits competition, taking the gold medal. As good as the bourbon is, the story of the company is better. e Crowell family has been in Ulster County, NY, for ve generations before Kevin’s parents, Wendy and Brian, moved to Bedford Hills. 5x granddaddy Crowell bought a piece of property in Wallkill on the banks of the Dwaar Kill, and built a factory that manufactured brick molds. at would explain why they were serving bourbon samples in things that look like ice trays, but were actually used for fabricating bricks. Kevin and Brian had the brainstorm for Brick Bourbon when they were pouring through -- was that a pun -- the history of the family factory. ere had been rumors of a still beneath the factory oorboards, according to the family’s website. It seems earlier generations had been engaged in a prohibition-era whiskey business that served the factory’s employees as well as their clients and neighboring farmers. Starting a bourbon business made perfect sense. And making it a family business made perfect sense too. In addition to Kevin’s parents, his sisters Casey and Christina are active in the business. All three are Fox Lane graduates. eir brand launched in May in partnership with Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits. If you are a golfer, you may recognize Brian’s name. He is a golf pro who often appears on CBS Sports as an analyst. He is frequently mistaken for Jim Nance, or as Brian is quick to tell you, Jim is frequently mistaken for him. Like Kentucky, Ulster County is famous for its water, which bubbles up through limestone aquifers. A good story and great ingredients are what you need for a successful product. Brick Bourbon has both. I’m looking forward to raising my next glass. fi e Bourbon Family of Bedford Hills The Crowell family of Bedford Hills are owners of award-winning bourbon, American Brick PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CROWELL FAMILY DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 9 START RENTING BY JULY 31ST AND GET THE THIRD MONTH FREE! Must move-in/take financial procession by July 31, 2023. Monthly rent only. (Level of Care or other ancillary fees, if applicable are not included.) Does not apply to a short term/respite stay. CALL TODAY! (914) 249-9144 A MERIDIAN SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY START RENTING BY JULY 31ST AND GET THE 2000 Baldwin Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 meridiansenior.com/countryhouse COME Live And Love YOUR LIFE AT THE COUNTRY HOUSE! Brewster, NY and Bethel, CT Showrooms On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! 845-278-0070 Southeastkitchenandbath.com Celebrating 50 years They don’t call me a genius for nothing. I would have to pay handsomely for them to call me that, and I’m talking Brad Pitt or Richard Gere numbers. I wonder if they take a personal check. Anyway, my genius idea is this: e experts say that climate change is real, and I hope they’re right, because I’m going to take a million dollars and invest it in real estate at whatever corner of the Earth has the worst climate. And when the climate changes, guess who’s going to be rich? If I can gure out where to take the million dollars from. We were recently vacationing in Ocean City, Md., when the climate changed, and going to the beach was out of the question. So we had to nd some other stu to do, and the rst thing we did was hit the miniature golf course. I don’t play real golf, and if you asked me what my handicap is, it’s that I suck at golf. Plus, if I’m that close to the shore, and I’m trapped in sand, let it be at the beach where a whole bunch of women in bikinis are trapped there too. And another thing: If I’m going to spend four hours playing a sport, I’d like to justify it by saying I got some exercise. at’s why I play tennis instead. I can’t play right now because I broke my foot playing tennis, but on the plus side, for the 11 months I’ve been sidelined, I haven’t been injured playing tennis. I have a new system of scoring miniature golf, where I only write down a number if one of us uses more or less strokes than the other to get the ball in the cup. So I record the di erence for each hole or no number at all if we tie, and add it up at the end. I sometimes lose track of whether I wrote the gure as a plus score or a minus score, but I always win, more or less. If the weather isn’t warm and sunny, you can take a stroll on the boardwalk and nd a place to hang as you savor a cocktail and people-watch for a little while. Sometimes people seem to be watching me when I’m trying to watch THEM, so we agree to trade o . ere are public restrooms in Ocean City, but remember, changing of clothes is prohibited, so dress in something that you really like. Since there are no more telephone booths, is changing of clothes prohibited even for Superman? I guess they don’t want Superman to change into e Flash. You can always go to a museum, such as the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, which was once an outpost of the U.S. Coast Guard and dates back to 1891. It’s the safest place to be no matter how hard it’s raining outside; no one has ever drowned there. An “escape room,” might be just the thing if the weather is not cooperating. We passed one and I thought I heard someone yelling from inside, but maybe it was just that my imagination had been captured. e weather wasn’t so bad that it prevented us from looking around, considering the area for a possible second home. I’m kind of picky about names, though. I don’t think I would thrive in a place called “Willow Chase.” For God’s sake, just let them be. “Meadow Wood” is another actual place we passed. If you can’t decide whether you’re a meadow or a wood, there isn’t much I can do for you, you can’t be both. Perhaps the most insulting town we drove by was Kitts Hummock in Delaware. “Hey Kitt, you’ll never guess what we named after you!” “OOOOH, is it a canyon???” “Nope.” “A lake???” “Keep guessing.” “Was it a-” “It’s a HUMMOCK! We named a hummock after you because you always used to say it was so peaceful when you slept there!” “Oh okay. at was a HAMMOCK I was talking about.” When we got back to Ocean City, there was a sign that said “Lots For Sale,” but we didn’t see anything but acres and acres of empty land. e next day was cloudy again, so we took Gidget the Dog to the Farmer’s Market in nearby Berlin. ere you could get homemade soap, honey, cheese, crafts, maple syrup and baked goods. At least I assume they were, you certainly couldn’t sell baked goods that were bad without some sort of disclaimer. And wouldn’t you know it, right in the middle of Berlin was a wall. I wanted to stage an informal protest. TEAR DOWN THAT WALL! It was holding up an ice cream shop and I was holding up tra c, so I couldn’t really get the crowd on my side. Instead we got ourselves a chocolate cone and solved some of the world’s injustices the easy way. Say hello at [email protected]. Sunshine on a cloudy day RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD
PAGE 10 – THE SOMERS RECORD OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 Open July 4TH 9-1 LOOKING FOR A REAL ESTATE AGENT? Now is the time to sell! Let me help you get top dollar for your home while demand is still high! Call me for a free consultation today! Kayleigh Mayer Licensed Real Estate Salesperson [email protected] M: 914-879-2949 Kayleigh Mayer is a licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with EXP Realty. EXP Realty is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity Laws. • Gravel • Topsoil • Mulches • Sweet Peet • Unilock Pavers BEDFORD GRAVEL & LANDSCAPE SUPPLY 27 Norm Ave., Mt. Kisco (next to Kohl’s) www.bedfordgravel.com 914-241-3851 • Sand • Stonedust • Item #4 • Drainage Pipe • Flagstone • Fieldstone • Belgian Block • Cobblestones • Wallstone • Fire Pits • Stepping Stones • Soil/Fill Inappropriate to threaten seniors with graduation privileges Dear Editor, When congratulating seniors on their graduation, it’s important to convey your genuine happiness and appreciation for their achievements, acknowledge their accomplishments and recognize their hard work, dedication and perseverance throughout their academic journey. At graduation, seniors proudly wear their cap and gown. Why does Somers High School send out several emails and messages threatening seniors that if they do not return the school tablets at a certain date, they will not receive their cap and gown and will not be part of the graduation ceremony? Is Somers forgetting that many still need their tablet for schoolwork? Is this a threat to withhold graduation privileges, or a lack of communication, or being indifferent? Treating students in a coercive manner is not conductive to a healthy educational environment. It’s important for educators and school administrators to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes students’ well-being while promoting responsible behavior. Communication and clarity: It’s important for the school to clearly communicate the terms and conditions regarding the return of the school tablets to the students and their families. Providing su cient notice and explaining the rationale behind the decision can help avoid misunderstandings. Alternative solutions: In some cases, students may genuinely misplace or forget to return their tablets. e school could consider implementing a system for late returns or setting up a process to resolve such a situation without negatively impacting a student’s graduation. Ultimately, the appropriateness of the school’s decision depends on the context, the school’s policies, and the speci c circumstances of the use of school tablets. It’s important for the school to balance the need to enforce accountability with fairness and support for the students’ educational work. ese emails and messages are viewed as a threat to withhold graduation privileges. It is essential for school authorities to approach discipline actions with fairness, clarity and understanding of students’ circumstances. Students deserve to be treated fairly and respectfully and be part of their graduation ceremony, with cap and gown. -John Mooren Somers LETTER
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 11 fififi OLYMPIC Family Diner AMERICAN CUISINE MEDITERRANIAN CUISINE fifffflffiflffiffiffiffiffi ffiffi ffl ffiffi ffiffiffiffi ffiffi ffi Celebrating New Specials with Lower Prices! fifffflfflffifl fifffflffiflfflffffi ffffi fiffiffi fifffflffiflfflffffi ffffi fiffiffi Lunch Specials Dier Specials fi Breakfast Specials fi fifffflffiflfflffffi ffffi fiffiffi Each year at this time, we present awards to graduating students at Yorktown High School in memory of our son Harrison. We like to think Harrison, 20 years after his death, continues to inspire others, and we make every e ort to honor young people who embody his indomitable spirit. Harrison was born with a rare dwar sm that stopped his growth at three feet, which was his height even as a 15-year-old, when he passed after his third heart surgery. At three feet or less, he excelled in school, was a published writer, played baseball and basketball, and loved to act on stage, where he felt 10 feet tall. BEYOND ATHLETICISM e sports awards presented each year in Harrison’s name, at the annual Yorktown High School Huskers Senior Sports Awards, value strength of character before performance. Statistics are great, a logical way to keep track of achievements, but they don’t measure the will to succeed. Our Harrison Apar honors look beyond athleticism to recognize extraordinary e orts that defy the odds, and in so doing, inspire others. As recipient of this year’s Yorktown Athletic Club Harrison Apar Baseball Award, Jack Esposito is testament to the ageless adage, “If at rst you don’t succeed, try, try again.” As a high school junior, Jack didn’t make the Yorktown High varsity baseball squad, so he played junior varsity. He tried out again for varsity as a senior, made the squad, and turned in what Assistant Coach Mike Rubenfeld called “an awesome season.” Jack made all-section honorable mention and allleague. He was starting pitcher for the Huskers’ last playo game. He’ll play Division 2 baseball this fall at Mercy College. TRUE GRIT As winner of the Harrison Apar YAC PBA Senior Sports Award (co-presented by the Harrison Apar Foundation, Yorktown Athletic Club and Yorktown Police Benevolent Association), Julianna Vano’s story is remarkable by any measure. After battling cancer from the age of 9, Julianna developed into an elite athlete as captain and highest scorer on the girls varsity soccer team, earning a Division 1 scholarship to the University of New Hampshire. “Jules has been a true leader in our community,” said Yorktown Athletic Director Rob Barrett. No wonder she was the unanimous selection for this award by the athletic department’s coaches. e Harrison Apar Field of Dreams Foundation also presents an academic award to a Yorktown High senior. is year’s winner is Lucia Carucci, who is entering the Honors Program at Ithaca College this fall, where she will study lmmaking and acting. Said one teacher of Lucia, “Her writing contains some of the nest work I have read in my 29-year career.” She also acts, sings and plays ve instruments. To qualify for our annual academic award, applicants are asked to write an essay on a timely topic we choose. Here is the essay prompt we provided this year, followed by Lucia’s response to the topic … Who should have a say in which books are available to students in a school library, and under which circumstances, if any, should a book be removed or otherwise be deemed inappropriate for inclusion in the library? EVERY BOOK IS THE BOOK OF LIFE -By Lucia Carucci “When I was 14, I read e Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. It took me ages as I kept pausing in between passages hoping to delay the ending I knew was coming. It was a raw, relatable, and tragic story that has touched many, including myself, for decades. It’s also been one of the most challenged books, banned from countless libraries for being “too depressing” or “sexually o ensive.” “What Anne describes in her diary is simply the truth. She asks the same questions and discusses the same “explicit” topics that most people her age naturally engage with as well. e vili cation of her curiosity and of the heart-breaking path her story takes is a harmful approach. We must allow our young people to grapple with di£ cult A rewarding experience Honoring youth who inspire us BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEE APAR PAGE 12
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However, it is best to leave libraries, themselves, with the power to grow their collections, intent on providing a community with as much literature as possible. “Literature breeds emotional depth. It is through reading that we are often introduced to new ideas that broaden the scope of what we previously knew. It inspires creativity, imaginative thinking, intellectual development, and perhaps, most importantly, greater understanding. “Books, like e Diary of a Young Girl, can open the door to a new appreciation for other circumstances in life, of which one might not have been aware. As much as it may scare those who long to “protect” their children from this signi cant, impactful novelty, we must let our youth experience, discover, and develop empathy without limiting what kinds of stories they have access to. “Even books that might be considered to have harmful ideology under today’s more progressive lens are important to include so that we may learn from their content and realize our errors historically. “Student input is also important to consider when determining what books are included in school libraries, as the purpose of libraries is to provide literature and media that is pertinent to a community’s needs or desires. It is crucial that we honor this premise and gain knowledge on what content the actual audience for these stories is seeking. “Media is what keeps us connected and is a major vessel for ushering in the understanding of others’ perspectives. As people, it is critical that we are exposed to as many points of view as possible; it is especially essential that this begins at a young age. Broad access to literature allows us to be open-minded and consider ideas that we had not previously thought to explore— establishing the foundation for a more empathetic and compassionate society.” Bruce Apar is a writer, community volunteer and actor. He can be seen on stage Saturday, July 22 (at 8 p.m.) and Sunday, July 23 (at 4 p.m.), as Morrie in “Tuesdays with Morrie,” at Whippoorwill Hall in Armonk. Admission is free. For more information, contact him at 914-275-6887 (text or voice) or [email protected]. APAR FROM PAGE 11 Dear Dr. Linda, Our son Mikey is completing second grade, but is still reading on rst-grade level. at’s no shock to me because I had a lot of problems learning to read. His teacher recommended that he go to the school’s summer reading camp. My wife thinks that’s a great idea, but I don’t. I want him to go to a regular day camp where he can play all summer. I was sent to those summer reading camps. ey’re from 9 to 12, ve days a week. Every afternoon I’d try to nd a friend to play ball with or go swimming with. But all my friends were in day camp. I can’t speak for the other kids with me— maybe they loved it and got a lot out of it. I just remember feeling so bad because I wanted to go to camp with my friends. My wife says that he’ll love it and that I’m su ering from the “grass is always greener” syndrome. Whatever it is, I can’t do this to him. Not being able to read is a punishment in itself, but it doesn’t have to ruin his summer too. I know because I was once Mikey myself. -Allan Dear Allan, When a child has dif- culty learning to read, school is usually not a happy place for them. It’s not a good feeling for kids watching classmates move ahead while they’re still in the beginning level books, because it impacts selfesteem. It isn’t until much later that we can separate what we can and can’t do from our importance as people. And you know that no matter when you gure that out, the feelings experienced during those formative years don’t really go away when you “grow up.” School experiences are no di erent than other childhood experiences. ey stay with you forever. at little child in you is always there even though you have changed physically and have learned how to cope with life a little better. Many maladaptive adult responses are based on childhood experiences that were never dealt with properly at the time. With this in mind, how do you decide what is best for Mikey? Begin by asking yourself, regardless of how he gets it, if Mikey would bene t from reading instruction over the summer. To help you with your answer, I’d like to share some research with you. It has been shown that by the end of summer break, struggling students who have not had instruction during the summer fall further behind than where they were at the end of the school year. Of course, not all students experience a loss. e children who love to read may read even more over the summer and see their reading skills improve. But, for the most part, when a child is struggling in reading, even more than in math, s/he will most likely slide backwards over the summer if s/he doesn’t receive remediation. erefore, it is essential that Mikey receive reading help during the summer months. So, how do you accomplish that while guaranteeing that he has a fun and relaxed summer? Here are three options to help you and your wife decide what to do. OPTION 1 Mikey attends the school summer reading program from 9 to 12, and then have every afternoon free to do what he wants. But, before you sign him up, be sure that the summer program the school is o ering speci cally addresses Mikey’s needs. Also, contact day camps, his friends, town programs, etc., to help plan his afternoons. And although he is like you, Mikey isn’t you. Other variables are also at play—he may love the summer school program. OPTION 2 Mikey attends a day camp that also offers reading support. OPTION 3 Mikey attends a day camp and then meets with a private tutor after camp or on the weekends. -Dr. Linda Have a tutoring or other school-related question? Ask Dr. Linda directly by emailing her at [email protected]. Struggling students fall further behind during summer DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING
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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 Following a recent column regarding endorsement advertising as a proven means to enhance credibility and brand image, let’s look at another proven business-building tool. If done right, it is cause marketing. Cause marketing refers to a collaboration between a for-pro t business and a nonpro t organization for mutual bene t. is includes social or charitable campaigns implemented by for-pro t brands. Like endorsement advertising, the objective of cause marketing is to strengthen brand image and appeal. As Starbucks founder and long-time CEO Howard Schultz advises brand marketers, “Customers must recognize that you stand for something.” e causes a brand supports should say something about what that brand stands for. What a brand stands for should align with what its customer target cares about. e cause the brand supports should capture its users’ hearts, along with their minds. Emotions are important in purchase decisions. Subaru’s use of cause marketing is a great example of smart marketing. Subaru’s customer target are people who love the outdoors, care about nature, and value the brand’s pragmatic all-wheel drive and safety attributes. e company’s strong support of the ASPCA and the National Park Foundation -- it is the leading corporate donor of both -- aligns well with its customers’ values. Another good example of cause marketing is McDonald’s support and promotion of the more than 350 Ronald McDonald Houses throughout the country. ese facilities provide temporary housing for the families of children with pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses while their children receive far-from-home medical treatment. It is a tting charitable focus for a brand targeted so clearly on families with young children. E ective cause marketing isn’t limited to mega-brands like Subaru and McDonald’s. Lots is done by locally owned small businesses right in the towns around us. Many children’s sports teams are sponsored by small businesses patronized by the families whose kids are on those teams. Events like town festivals and holiday celebrations are sponsored by a broad range of local businesses and professional practices serving families in our local communities. Halston Media, this newspaper’s publisher, regularly supports such events, often providing reduced cost advertising and free publicity, aligning well with its dedication to “hyper-local” news coverage. ese sponsorships are indeed altruistic, but make no mistake, they are bene cial to the sponsoring businesses as well. People want to patronize businesses who support the community and their families, businesses that care about what they care about. Doing good helps these businesses do well. It’s important, though, to keep in mind that some cause marketing e orts are destined to fail at enhancing brand image and building business. ree potential causes of ine ectiveness are: (1) Lack of authenticity or of alignment between the brand, its customers, and the supported cause. If the collaboration between the for-pro t business and the non-pro t cause seems incredulous or at very least unlikely, that collaboration probably won’t accomplish much. (2) Lack of transparency about where funds go, how they’re used, or how much is really being donated. Disbelief in the signi cance of a business promoter’s support of the cause just won’t evoke much customer emotional response. (3) Too many restrictions or limitations in the allocation of funds for the supported cause. at too is likely to result in disbelief in the signi cance of the charitable support. Do you want to learn more? Visit www. halstonmedia.com, and ll out the “Get in Touch” form on the home page. Before helping his son found Halston Media, Kenneth Freeman led a global marketing research company. Freeman earned his MBA from Harvard University and has led the marketing departments at major Fortune 500 corporations throughout his career. Cause marketing Doing well by doing good WITH KEN FREEMAN Contact Us The Somers Record is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected].
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PAGE 16 – THE SOMERS RECORD HEALTH & WELLNESS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 I’ve been a chiroprac - tor in private practice for over 20 years in White Plains. In that time, I’ve seen more than 13,000 patients. e majority of the cases we see are muscu - lar-skeletal in nature, but occa - sionally we would see a vertigo and Meniere’s disease case. In the last few years, the num - ber of vertigo and Meniere’s disease cases has increased ex - ponentially. Compared to just a few years ago, the new cases have increased more than ten - fold. If you are suering with vertigo, you should know that you are not alone and there are safe and eective treatments available. Vertigo is a condition that can be dened as a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated particularly with looking down from a great height, or caused by disease aecting the inner ear or the vestibular nerve. Meniere’s dis - ease cases have vertigo, but also tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hearing loss. One theory for the recent increased number of vertigo cases is the link to the COVID vaccine. First, I would like to say that I cannot tell you for certain that there is a direct link between the COVID vaccine and vertigo. If you go online, you will ne conicting information and research ar - ticles debating this topic. What I will share with you is what I have seen my patients experi - ence recently with respect to this topic. What we have seen in our oce is that patients that have been under care for vertigo who were vaccinated for CO - VID did not have any increase in symptoms, and we were able to continue to manage their condition. But what we do see is that many new vertigo patients began to experience symptoms within the rst 10 days after having a COVID vaccine. A brief research support article titled, “Acute Ver - tigo After COVID-19 Vaccina - tion: Case Series and Literature Review” (Frontiers in Medicine, January 2022), discusses several cases of ver - tigo that occurred shortly after the vaccine. It should be noted that due to the small sample size, a denite cause-eect re - lationship between vaccination and vertigo cannot be inferred. e cause for so many new vertigo cases can be left for debate, but you should know some key action steps to take if you are experiencing vertigo. LOOK AT 4 COMPONENTS OF BODY THAT FEED INTO THE VERTIGO CYCLES. • Make sure your ears are working properly. • Make sure your eyes are working properly. • Look at the jaw position and strength. • Look at the positioning and integrity of the cervical spine. Some suggest that a rela - tionship between the COVID vaccine and vertigo may exist, but it is more likely that a postvaccination vertigo/dizziness can manifest as exacerbation of a previous neurotological disorder. What we have found is that when the upper cervical spine is out of alignment, it can cause an irritation in the nerves around the ear. As a result, vertigo and Meniere’s disease can occur. By correcting the upper cervical misalignment, the stress to the nerves can be reduced and many vertigo and Meniere’s disease cases can nd relief. Dr. George Gertner is the founder and President of Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, Located at 311 North St., Suite 410, White Plains, NY. For more information, visit www.ucc-ny. com or call 914-686-6200. Managing vertigo and Meniere’s disease through chiropractic care Debate over possible link to vertigo and COVID vaccine Dr. George Gertner GUEST CORNER
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 17 We worry. It is not just the doctor visits, the drumbeat of tests and follow-ups. It is the future. How will my child manage? What kind of life will they have? It is two parents talking about their fears, absorbing hard truths and forging a path forward. Planning for children with special needs requires knowledge of available support resources and the legal tools that can turn ideas into reality. Parents nearing retirement should map out a plan for their special needs children in two steps: First, make sure you have the legal authority to handle the health and nances for your child. Depending on your child’s capacity, obtaining legal authority can be as simple as executing a power of attorney and health care proxy or it can involve ling an Article 17 A Guardianship in Surrogate’s Court. Article 17A Guardianships are court proceedings that appoint parents of a developmentally disabled adult child to be guardians of the person (health) and property ( nances). is designation is vitally important because health care providers and nancial institutions may withhold information from parents who lack the proper authorizations. Soonto-be retiring parents should also ensure that alternate health care proxies and back-up agents under a power of attorney or stand-by guardians under an Article 17 A have been chosen just in case an aging parent is unable to serve. e second step is creating an estate plan that incorporates a Supplemental Needs Trust (SNT) to protect assets while maintaining your child’s governmental entitlements. SNT’s can be rst party (assets originating from the children themselves) or third party (assets gifted by parents, grandparents, siblings or other close individual). First party SNT’s contain payback provisions that prioritize reimbursing New York State for monies paid by the state to service your child before any other bene ciaries. ird Party SNT’s have no such restrictions. Parents can set aside money for their special needs child and select bene ciaries to inherit any remaining funds not used by that child during the child’s lifetime. Naming alternate trustees to succeed aging parents is also helpful. Parents can fund SNT’s with investments and property immediately upon execution or make the SNT a bene ciary of an asset which would ow through at a later time following the passing of a parent. New York State o ers ABLE accounts, which protects and grows a disabled person’s funds, allowing them to pay for “Quali- ed Disability Expenses,” such as educational costs, healthcare, housing costs, transportation, employment training, assistive technology and personal support services. Like an SNT, these accounts (if maintained under $100,000) allow one to keep SSI and Medicaid. Funding can originate from the child or “Ugift” contributions from friends and family. ABLE accounts can be opened by the child if they have capacity or by legally authorized persons or guardians. One important prerequisite is that the individual must have had a disability present before age 26. Similar to rst party SNT’s, there is a New York State payback provision after death. Any outstanding quali- ed disability expenses may also be paid out of remaining ABLE funds following their passing. Setting up a plan that protects and encourages your special needs child to succeed is not overly complicated. Talk to the professionals at e Feller Group, P.C. today for more information on special needs planning. e Feller Group is a multi-disciplinary law practice specializing in elder law, estate planning and business advisement. Alan D. 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PAGE 18 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 Brushing and ossing your teeth may save you extra sessions in the dentist’s chair each year, but the bene ts of dental hygiene do not end with pearly whites. In fact, there’s a direct correlation between oral hygiene and overall health. Oral health o ers clues about overall health, advises the Mayo Clinic. When a dentist or hygienist checks a person’s mouth, he or she is getting a window into that person’s overall wellness — including if something is amiss. Dental hygiene matters because, without proper brushing and ossing, bacteria in the mouth can grow unchecked. Over time, that bacteria can in ltrate and break down the soft tissues in the gums and teeth, eventually leading to decay and gum disease. Greenwood Dental Care in Illinois states that the bacteria from the mouth could travel into the bloodstream and elsewhere, causing a host of issues. ere’s a high correlation between an unhealthy mouth and systemic diseases. e United Kingdom-based dental group Fulham Road Dental indicates that gum disease is linked to heart problems, kidney diseases and certain types of cancer. Dentists who notice problems in their patients’ mouths may be able to predict potential illnesses elsewhere in the body, advising those patients to seek consultations with other healthcare providers. Here’s a deeper look at some of the correlations between oral health and overall health, courtesy of the Mayo Clinic. • Endocarditis: When bacteria or other germs from the mouth or another part of the body spread through the bloodstream, they can attach to certain areas of the heart. is causes an infection in the inner lining of the heart chambers or valves. • Pregnancy and birth complications: Periodontitis has been linked to low birth weight and premature birth. • Cardiovascular disease: While it’s not fully understood why, clogged arteries, stroke and heart disease may be linked to in ammation and infection caused by oral bacteria. • Pneumonia: Bacteria in the mouth may be pulled into the lungs, where it can lead to respiratory illness, such as pneumonia. It’s a two-way street with health and the mouth. Certain diseases can lead to issues in the mouth. HIV/AIDS may cause mucosal lesions in the mouth; those with osteoporosis may have weakened periodontal bone and tooth loss; and research has shown that diabetes puts gum health at risk. Individuals should make oral health a priority, as it has a signi cant e ect on their overall health and well-being. fi is article is from Metro Creative Connection. What dental hygiene does for overall health HEALTH & WELLNESS mental health issue or which condition they might experience. But it’s worth noting some of the more common mental health issues and equally important that all men recognize these issues can a ect any man at any time. ANXIETY e U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that anxiety disorders a ect roughly 20 percent of the adult population in the United States each year. Similarly, Statistics Canada notes that a screening in spring 2021 found that 15 percent of Canadians screened positive for generalized anxiety disorder. Anxiety is an umbrella term that alludes to a number of issues that each produce their own symptoms and side e ects, but the DHHS notes that anxiety disorders are marked by feelings of fear and uncertainty that interfere with everyday activities. ese feelings persist for six months or more and can increase a person’s risk for heart disease, diabetes, substance abuse and depression. DEPRESSION e World Health Organization reports that roughly 5 percent of the global adult population su ers from depression. Depression is more than the feelings of sadness that everyone experiences from time to time. e National Institute of Mental Health notes that depression produces persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety or an “empty” mood. Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism are some additional characteristics of depression. It’s important to recognize that these symptoms must be persistent. Symptoms that persist for at least two weeks and interfere with a person’s ability to work, sleep, study and eat may indicate major depression, while less severe symptoms that last for at least two years suggest the presence of persistent depressive disorder. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER e National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics has identi ed substance use disorder as a public health emergency. Statistics support that assertion, as data from the National Center for Health Statistics indicates more than 20 million Americans ages 12 and over are a ected by a substance use disorder. Statistics Canada indicates that around six million Canadians will meet the criteria for addiction in their lifetime. ough anyone, including children, can develop substance use disorder, a 2016 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicated that men have higher rates of use or dependence on illicit drugs and alcohol than women. e National Institutes of Health notes that substance use disorder a ects a person’s brain and behavior, which makes them incapable of controlling their use of substances, including medication and alcohol. MENTAL HEALTH FROM PAGE 17 17 Miller Rd. 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We are a small intimate assisted living community for your loved one with memory impairment. Home is a Feeling Awarded the Best Practice for Resident Care by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association [email protected] • thegreensatgreenwich.com Schedule a Tour 203.531.5500 [email protected] thegreensatgreenwich.com Discover The Greens at Greenwich The Greens provides safety, comfort, and a loving home filled with laughter and joy. We are a small intimate assisted living community for your loved one with memory impairment. Home is a Feeling Awarded the Best Practice for Resident Care by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association [email protected] • thegreensatgreenwich.com Schedule a Tour 203.531.5500 Awarded the Best Practice for Resident Care by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association The Greens provides safety, comfort, and a loving home filled with laughter and joy. We are a small intimate assisted living community for your loved one with memory impairment. 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Certainly, most of us have experienced moments where hearing certain songs, albums or artists at particular moments were majorly impactful in some way. Perhaps listening to live music in concert, playing live music vocally or instrumentally, or even listening to your favorite tunes through headphones, in your car, or in your home have been deeply meaningful or felt signi cantly transformative and therapeutic. However, it’s important to note that while these moments fully and wholly represent the therapeutic nature of music, they do not represent an accurate depiction of what music therapy is. Music fi erapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual needs of individuals. fi ere are a wide variety of music interventions that fall under four main methods of music therapy: receptive (listening), improvisational, compositional and re-creative. Upon completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in music therapy, music therapists are eligible to sit for the national board certi cation exam to obtain the credential MT-BC (Music fi erapist - Board Certi ed), which is necessary for professional practice. Music therapists work with a range of populations, including but not limited to dementia care, special education, hospice care, acquired brain injury, military service members and veterans, addiction treatment, medical care and behavioral health. fi e extraordinary relationship between music and individuals with dementia is no secret. Countless research studies have shown that music lives in every single part of our brains. It’s no wonder our brains are awakened, and we vividly come to life when engaging with our favorite songs and melodies. As a music therapist working with individuals with memory impairment, it is a gift to be able to witness this extraordinary relationship rsthand. Whether it’s listening to an individual with aphasia musically express themselves through melodic harmonica playing, hearing a nonverbal client vocalize and sing lyrical phrases with amazing clarity, or witnessing a group of individuals musically improvise and connect with each other and parts of themselves, the magic of music is never in question. For all of us, but even more so with individuals with dementia, music links us to our world and provides a pathway back to our past. To be a part of this link and be privy to a client’s journey down this pathway is more rewarding, uplifting and beautiful than I could have ever imagined when rst entering this remarkable eld. Music erapist Caroline Greco, LCAT, MT-BC, MS, is Program Director at e Greens at Greenwich. For more information, visit thegreensatgreenwich.com or call 203-486-8642. Why is music magic? PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GREENS AT GREENWICH On the left, Music Therapist Caroline Greco, LCAT, MT-BC, MS, is Program Director at The Greens at Greenwich.
Sports PAGE 20 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 Four years ago, Samantha Cabo was a competitive dancer. So were her closest friends. But that very signi cant part of her identity disappeared suddenly when a hip fracture upended her world. “It took a year to recover, and the doctor told me I could no longer participate in competitive activities like dance and sports,” said Cabo, who is now a high school senior. “I was kind of in a bad place. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t have anything.” at changed during the spring of Cabo’s sophomore year when she joined the football program as a team manager. What rst became a way to watch her older brother Alex’s games amidst pandemic restrictions soon turned into a passion. Cabo became a go-to person who last fall followed the Tuskers to a state championship. Along the way, she found the very ful llment she was missing. “It has ful lled what I was missing and even more,” she said. “Even as a dancer, I had never had this kind of team bond.” Cabo is one of several Somers student volunteers whose contributions Athletic Director Marc Hattem has deemed invaluable. “It’s such a wonderful group of kids,” Hattem said. “We couldn’t do what we do without them.” Like Cabo, Nicholas Maurantonio and Curtis Dustin have served as football team managers, often in charge of video equipment. Maurantonio found his niche after receiving a drone from assistant coach Doug Carpenter. He brought it home, learned how to use it, and now lms practices on the drone. Maurantonio also manages the program’s Hudl cameras, which allow coaches and players to watch replay footage on the sideline during games. “Anything they need tech-wise during a game, I’m there,” Maurantonio said. Junior Noah Volkman also worked at football games last fall, but it was his own idea that brought the partnership to fruition. e self-professed music lover pitched to Hattem that he could DJ live sporting events. He started last October and has been a staple at football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls lacrosse, girls ag football and track meets since. “I’m all over,” Volkman said. Volkman makes music in his free time, serving as his own producer and audio engineer. He saw a chance to leverage those skills to improve the game experience for the players and fans. “I was there one game as an attendee and I just felt like it could be pretty cool if there was music when we scored a touchdown,” Volkman said. “I went to talk to Mr. Hattem and here we are.” ere are athletic events that simply wouldn’t run without the assistance of student volunteers. Hattem pointed toward the district’s Special Olympics program as an example. at call for help has been answered, among others, by Ava Rourke. Rourke’s willingness stems partially from personal reasons. Her older brother has autism, so she began helping the Special Olympics teams as early as elementary school. Rourke now attends practices once a week as well as games. She helps students run drills or supports them at live events. “I’ve always been someone who loves to help,” Rourke said. “I want to help them show other people that they are just as good as anybody else and shouldn’t be looked at any di erently.” e Special Olympics programs include soccer, oor hockey, basketball, golf and pickleball. Rourke is one of a half dozen primary volunteers who keep those sports running smoothly. Some of the volunteers hope to remain involved in athletics in college. Maurantonio, who will major in business at Fair- eld University, has already contacted the university’s athletic department, hoping to lm for the teams. “As someone who doesn’t participate in a sport, I’m glad I was able to do something and it didn’t involve having to tackle someone running 70 miles an hour,” he said. “It feels good to be able to do something impactful to bene t a team that is so important to Somers. Article courtesy of Somers Central School District Student volunteers help fuel Somers sports success PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOMERS CSD Student volunteers help the Somers HS football team Noah Volkman Call for your FREE consultation today 293 Route 100 Suite 209 Somers, NY (914) 277-1111 www.BBOsmiles.com CONGRATS GRADS! PUT YOUR BEST SMILE FORWARD AS YOU STEP INTO THE NEXT CHAPTER OF YOUR JOURNEY (And don't forget to wear your retainers!) Nicholas Maurantonio
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PAGE 22 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 what the teen room will cost. (It’s the same type of grant the library used to replace windows and its emergency generator under the tenure of former director Andrew Farber.) e library is also supported by “a very generous” nonpro t foundation and the group, “Friends of the Somers Public Library,” she said. is means that it “is not asking for any extra taxpayer dollars,” Daddio explained. “ at’s huge.” e library is “lucky” to be part of the Westchester Library System because the WLS hosts construction grant workshops and has knowledgeable folks on sta who can answer questions about the process, she added. e nation is in the middle of a teen mental health crisis, so it’s more important than ever that adolescents have a dedicated space in which to be themselves. erefore, the library takes its role in the community very seriously and feels that the teen room is “long overdue.” “We are a place for anybody and everybody,” Daddio said. 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It all started with a dog. at was the rst assignment when students began writing code in Introduction to Computer Programming last September. eir objective: Move the dog around the screen to chase a ball. e assignments have grown more complex since, but the process has remained familiar at each step thanks to CodeHS, a program that provides curriculum, tools and resources to teachers, students and schools to e ectively teach computer science. “I was a little confused at the beginning,” admitted sophomore Matt Mignardi. “But now it’s very interesting. Every lesson starts with a video. ere’s an example, then a lesson and a quiz.” During class, students are quiet, either problem solving or typing a solution quickly on their tablets. ey are being challenged, but at a pace they can handle. e course is an elective, but it serves as an entry point, establishing a baseline for students interested in computer science that will provide them the skills to tackle more advanced classes. “I feel like I have the basic fundamentals of coding down,” freshman Jack LaRocca said. “It’s helped me to learn the coding language.” Students are currently learning how to write a program that will roll “snake eyes” on a pair of dice. e CodeHS software explains to them how, rst through a video and then with a series of activities that are part of the lesson. Students must also complete various quizzes along the way to prove their pro ciency. “I like this program because students can work at their own pace,” teacher Lauren Pizzolla said. “I can add custom lessons for them based on how quickly they advance.” Article courtesy of Somers Central School District. New software keeps students on script
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 23 SCREENING EYES EARLY CAN SAVE YOUR KIDS EYE SIGHT! The non invasive screening is performed with a camera which produces results in seconds. Based on the results, children will receive a Pass or Refer read out. The camera’s data is placed on a consent form which will be returned to the child’s guardian for follow up if indicated. The Somers Lions Club is pleased to announce a free eye screening event for children 6 months and older to be held at the Somers Library on Sunday, June 25th from 2pm to 4pm DO YOU KNOW: VISION PROBLEMS UNDETECED BY AGE 7 CAN BECOME PERMANENT, 80% OF LEARNING IS VISUAL. IN NYS THE AVERAGE REFERRAL RATE IS 15% BY JESSICA JAFET CONTRIBUTING WRITER Following a screening of his rst baseball lm, Jeremy Newberger, one of the lm’s directors, heard from a mother in the Temple Beth Am audience that her son was going to be a member of Israel’s Olympic baseball team and would be playing in the upcoming games in Tokyo. Newberger, who was at the nearby Yorktown synagogue discussing “Heading Home: e Tale of Team Israel,” which chronicled Israel’s national baseball team’s Cinderella run at the 2017 World Baseball Classic, did not know that he would later meet the woman’s son, Jonathan De Marte, a Lakeland High School graduate, as he prepared to produce the sequel to the lm. e two would connect over shared roots in Yorktown and together they would tell the story of Team Israel at the 2021 Summer Olympics. After reaching out to De Marte, the two stayed in touch while the team’s roster was being nalized and De Marte was playing in qualifying tournaments. “Jonathan was performing like a rock star against all the teams they had to play around Europe; he was a dynamite pitcher,” Newberger said. “I was cheering him on from afar.” De Marte’s love for baseball began as a child playing at Shrub Oak Athletic Club and on travel teams; he became a member of the Lakeland High School baseball team and then played for the University of Richmond. After graduate school and participating on independent ball teams, he signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately, the pandemic and some persistent injuries curtailed his major league dreams, but when it came time for the Olympics, the committed player trained himself back into elite form and earned a place on the team. In 2018, De Marte had obtained dual citizenship, as per Olympic rules, thus becoming eligible to represent Team Israel during the Tokyo Games. e lm, “Israel Swings for Gold,” follows the team’s underdog journey, having clinched a spot as one of six nations who would compete for baseball gold in the summer games—while making history as Israel’s rst baseball team to go to the Olympics. Using a behind-the-scenes style, the lmmakers document the story with footage from Israel, the United States, and nally, Japan. When the project began, however, COVID quickly put a wrench in production plans; the Olympic games were postponed and were eventually held during the summer of 2021. Restrictions prohibited the lmmakers from joining their subjects in the Olympic Village. “So, we came up with this idea to give cameras to a bunch of the players and have them shoot their experiences,” Newberger explained. “ e lm is really an extraordinary end result.” What the team members recorded became a y-on-the-wall look at the dynamics inside the living quarters, where athletes from around the globe were housed for the games. ey captured the story of heightened security and strict COVID rules—along with the athletes’ struggles with antisemitism, anti-Zionism, prejudice, and more. e intimate footage reveals some of the bigotry and tensions that came with wearing the team shirt and sharing the world stage as representatives of the country, with many players being newly minted citizens. “It was a real wake-up call to what it means to be an Israeli,” Newberger said. Traditionally, Olympic athletes exchange pins in camaraderie, but there were instances when the Israeli pin was shunned and not wanted, De Marte said. Merely displaying the Israeli ag in their living quarters was a meaningful act as the team remained keenly aware of the importance of their presence; a moment of silence was held during the opening ceremony to honor the Israeli athletes who were attacked by terrorists during the 1972 Summer Games in Munich, Germany. Ultimately, the team did not win an Olympic medal, but nished fth, and went home with memories of a once-ina-lifetime experience. “I hope that in some way, somehow, sometime in the future, that all people of all cultures and societies nd a way to nd common denominators and get along; where everybody can exist peacefully together,” the 29-year-old De Marte said. “For me to be able to represent Israel, to represent Temple Beth Am and Yorktown’s Jewish community—that meant the world to me.” Israeli baseball documentary has local connections PHOTO COURTESY OF IRONBOUND FILMS The Israeli team celebrates in a scene from the movie. REGIONAL
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Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: North Salem News Mahopac News Yorktown News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times The Katonah-Lewisboro times John Evans Forsberg John Evans Forsberg of South Salem, passed away peacefully Monday, June 12, 2023 at Regional Hospice Danbury in Connecticut. John was born on June 13, 1945, in Rochester, NY, to the late Alice and G. Evans Forsberg. John graduated from Pittsford High School in Pittsford, NY. He received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts from SUNY Oswego in 1967 and his Masters of Science from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1972. Upon graduating from Oswego, John immediately began his teaching career at Somers Central School District in Somers, NY. He taught Industrial Arts and Technology in the High School and Middle School for thirty-three years. In his last years before retiring, John taught Technology and served as the Assistant Technology Coordinator. He was also an active member of the Northern Westchester Education Association. John was very active in Boy Scouts, particularly with Troop 1 Lewisboro in South Salem. He gave over twenty- ve years of service to scouting. John’s numerous awards include Commissioner Training Award, Scouter’s Training Award, the District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver award for distinguished service of youth. In 1991, he received the Citizen of the Year award by the Lewisboro Lions Club and Technology Teacher of the Year in 1992 by the Westchester-Putnam Technology Teacher Association. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow as well as an active member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Ridge eld, CT, serving as an usher and property committee member and chairman for over thirty years. John was a true craftsman and loved the outdoors. He was an avid camper and enjoyed sharing nature with his family and friends. Skiing, kayaking and boat building were some of his favorite hobbies. But more than anything else, family mattered the most to John. He is survived by his beloved wife Doris (née Nicol) and is the loving father of David (Jennifer) and Kim Carpenter (Robert) both of Somers, NY. He is the fun-loving grandfather of Jackson, Caleb, Dylan and Abby and brother to Priscilla Reinertsen (Terje) of Contoocook, New Hampshire. Friends called at Clark Associates Funeral Home in Katonah, on Friday, June 16. A Celebration of Life ceremony took place at St. Stephen’s Church in Ridge eld, CT on Monday, June 19. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephens Church of Ridge eld, Greyhound Rescue and Rehab or regionalhospicect. org Joan Therese Miller Joan erese Miller, (née Doyle) born in 1929 in Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband John J. Miller. Joan met John while roller skating at St. Helena’s church, and they were married on August 7, 1948. ey resided in the Bronx and started their family. ey were blessed with ve children: Michael Miller (Diana) of Palm Coast, FL, Robert Miller of Fairport, NY, Joanne Prisco of Yorktown Heights, NY, Suzanne Mathison (Peter) of Wantagh, NY and Dianne Angelini (Edward) of Somers, NY. Joan was blessed with 13 grandchildren: Jason (Jenna), Deanna (Mike), Jillian (Matt), Joseph (Sarah), Joni (George), Jenna (Mike), Scott (Lauren), Daniel, Nicole, Caroline, Abigail, Hannah and Luke; along with 11 great-grandchildren: Millie, Nora, Sadie, Benjamin, Oliver, Lucy, Maeve, Eloise Florence, George, Miles and Eloise Gray. Joan was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was commonly known by many as “GiGi.” Joan moved to Highbrook Street in Yorktown Heights in 1967. She was a devout Catholic and an active parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church for over 50 years and worked at St. Patrick’s School in various positions for close to 40 years. She developed many close friendships there and in her Junior Lake neighborhood. Joan always enjoyed her weekly games of Mah-Jongg and her vacations to Aruba and Las Vegas. She loved to root for the Yankees. Joan lived a life full of joy and laughter and will be dearly missed by all who have known and loved her. Family and friends called on June 19 at Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown Heights. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown Heights on June 20, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla. In lieu of ¨ owers, donations to any of the following charities would be appreciated: St. Patrick’s School, Yorktown, NY, Sisters of the Presentation, New Windsor, NY, or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. OBITUARIES
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