The Katonah-Lewisboro Times 05.30.19

VOL. 2 NO. 12 Visit TapIntoKLT.net for the latest news. THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019

KATONAH-LEWISBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Burke wins write-in campaign for school board

Gereghty, Hadlock also elected; budget, bus proposition pass overwhelmingly

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER not seeking re-election, threw Burke, for his part, wrote on Burke, despite his lack of cam- been established and to serve the
EDITOR his support behind another can- Facebook that he was “humbled” paigning, emerged with a 3-to-1 students of the district by ensur-
didate, Rory Burke, of South Sa- by the e orts of community victory over Pizer. He received ing our high educational stan-
When nominating petitions lem. members to get him elected. “If 653 write-in votes to Pizer’s 216, dards persist while managing the
were due a month ago, the Kato- there are adequate votes,” he according to District Clerk Kim- budget in a responsible way.”
nah-Lewisboro School District “While there is another write- wrote, “I would be proud to serve berly Monzon.
Board of Education had more in candidate drawing some atten- in this capacity and do so with Superintendent Andrew Sele-
open seats than candidates on tion (via Facebook posts and the integrity and 110 percent com- “It is an honor to have been snick thanked Pizer for her inter-
this year’s ballot. local papers), I can tell you that mitment.” elected to serve on the Katonah- est in joining the school board.
Rory Burke is best suited for the Lewisboro School District Board
By Election Day, the opposite position by a wide margin and His candidacy, however, started of Education as a write-in candi- “We appreciate any members
was true. will serve the community well as too late to receive any signi cant date,” Burke told e Katonah- of the community who want to
a board trustee,” Holbrook wrote media coverage before Election Lewisboro Times. “My goal is to step up and take on that respon-
Initially, only two candidates— in a widely circulated email to Day, which proved inconsequen- maintain and expand upon the sibility,”Selesnick said at the May
Liz Gereghty and incumbent community members. tial. stability and progress that has 23 Board of Education meeting.
Julia Hadlock—had entered a
three-person race, which meant Elizabeth Gereghty Julia Hadlock Rory Burke Pizer said there are no hard
the nal seat would have to be feelings, expressing relief that the
brief-but-exhausting campaign
lled by either a write-in vote, had ended.
special election or school board
appointment. “At the end of the day, I am
pleased that the board is full,”
Not wanting the board to have she told e Katonah-Lewisboro
any vacancies, Leah Pizer, of Times. “ at was my goal. My
Goldens Bridge, announced on goal from the beginning was not
social media that she was enter- to be a school district where we
ing the race as a write-in “candi- could not ll the board.”
date.”
Expectedly, the only two
Pizer’s candidacy meant that candidates who were listed on
three people were now seeking the ballot—Gereghty and Had-
three seats. It remained that way lock—also won spots on the
until about a week before the board, picking up 1,283 and
election, when Je Holbrook, an
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PAGE 2 THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019

The Staff Board of Education Official Results Proposition No. 2 BOE
(Bus purchases)
EDITORIAL TEAM • Liz Gereghty: 1,283 Proposition No. 1 FROM PAGE 1
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER • Julia Hadlock: 1,263 (Budget) • Yes: 1,182
EDITOR: 914-302-5628 • Yes: 1,152 • No: 325 1,263 votes, respectively.
[email protected] • Rory Burke: 653 • No: 353 Gereghty, of Katonah, said
(write-in votes)
GABRIELLE BILIK she is “excited to get started and
SPORTS EDITOR: 914-214-4285 • Leah Pizer: 216 learn. I’m just thrilled to be able
(write-in votes) to go and serve on the board.”
[email protected]
CALL TODAY TO DESIGN YOUR DREAM BACKYARD Hadlock, of South Salem, did
ADVERTISING TEAM not return a phone message or
LISA KAIN ❖New Driveways OUR email requesting comment.

914-351-2424 ❖Asphalt Overlays 30TH According to information pro-
[email protected] ❖Parking Lots vided by the district, there were
YEAR at least 31 other attempts by vot-
PAUL FORHAN ❖Unilock Driveways ers to write in Burke’s name, but
914-202-2392 ❖Stone Walls, Patios either misspelled his rst name
[email protected] (“Cory,” “Porgy,” Tory”) or his
CORINNE STANTON ❖Landscape Design last name (“O’Burke”). In some
845-621-4049 cases, voters wrote just wrote his
[email protected] 914-962-8727 845-632-0732 914-232-4248 last name (14 times) or his rst
JENNIFER CONNELLY name (10 times).
914-334-6335 www.JimsDrivewaySealing.com
[email protected] e same mistakes were made
NANCY SORBELLA When did you last update your last will for Pizer, who had about 10 votes
914-205-4183 and testament and power of attorney? disquali ed in her favor.
[email protected]
BRUCE HELLER • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Past Chair of Elder Law Section of Overall, 954 write-in votes
914-202-2941 NYS Bar Association were cast. e only other people
[email protected] • Medicaid Applications besides Burke and Pizer to re-
(Nursing Home/Home Care) • “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law ceive multiple votes were John
PRODUCTION TEAM for 10 consecutive years Fry (2), Robert Hipkins Jr. (2),
TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL • Guardianships Diana McLoughlin (2), Susan
(Contested/Non-Contested) Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Shaw (2) and Ken Sullivan (2).
PRODUCTION MANAGER
DESIGNER/PHOTOGRAPHER • Wills, Trusts & Estates Managing Member Some voters had fun with the
[email protected] Fluent in Italian process, writing in the names of
WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, and
GABRIELLE BILIK Rep. Nita Lowey.
ASST PRODUCTION MANAGER 914.948.1500
BUDGET AND BUS
914-214-4285 WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM PROPOSITION
[email protected]
District voters overwhelmingly
CHRISTINA ROSE approved a $110.2 million bud-
PRODUCTION/DESIGNER get that will raise taxes by 1.61
percent: 1,152 to 353.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
BRETT FREEMAN In approving a second proposi-
tion—1,182 to 325—voters also
PUBLISHER: 845-208-8151 authorized the district to transfer
[email protected] $648,485 from its capital fund
to purchase seven new vehicles
SHELLEY KILCOYNE (four 66-passenger buses; one
VP OF SALES: wheelchair-accessible van; one
transportation garage service
845-621-1116 truck; and one operations and
[email protected] maintenance “rack” truck).

Deadlines e bus purchases play an
important role in the district’s
THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES altered school start times for
DEADLINE 2019-20. Because middle school
and high school students will
THE DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS now start school at the same
time (8:10 a.m.), they must share
AND EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS IS THE buses. at required the district
to upgrade some smaller vans to
THURSDAY BEFORE THE NEXT full-size buses.
PUBLICATION DATE.
Marjorie Schi , school board
FOR MORE INFORMATION, president, extended a “heartfelt
CALL BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER AT thank you”to voters in the district.
914-302-5628 OR EMAIL
“We really appreciate the great
[email protected] turnout and the terri c support
for our budget and for the propo-
Location sition that enables us to continue
with our bus-replacement cycle,”
BAILEY COURT Schi said.
334 ROUTE 202, UNIT C1S
e public’s support of its
SOMERS, NY 10589 school district was not limited to
Katonah-Lewisboro. Every bud-
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY get in Rockland and Westchester
HALSTON MEDIA, LLC counties passed last week by a
wide margin.
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“It’s a really great moment for
public education in the county,”
Schi said.

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 YourNeighbor THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 3

JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL

THEaElNleOFWTeHlEliMnOgNtToHn:

BY KATE BELDERS during the year; however, their most successful event is

CONTRIBUTING WRITER a yearly silent auction that takes place in January. e

event hosts a variety show with performances by local

Armed with a camera and a passion for giving back, musicians and food donated by local businesses. Wel-

Halle Wellington, John Jay High School senior, trav- lington speaks passionately about her trips with the

els the world, helping others and capturing the natural club and about forming relationships with community

beauty around her. residents despite language barriers.

Born in Westchester and raised in Pound Ridge, Her passion and leadership within the John Jay

Wellington attended Meadow Pond Elementary Bridges to Community Club is recognized by the

School and John Jay Middle School. When she ar- club’s faculty advisor, omas Rizzotti, who describes PHOTO: KATE BELDERS

rived at John Jay High School, her future began to take Wellington as “an impressive young lady whom I have Halle Wellington
shape in the areas of English, photography, lm, and had the honor of getting to know over the past four

research. At John Jay, Wellington was able to explore years. She has done an incredible amount for the club.

academic areas that she was interested in and a orded She has demonstrated her care for people on countless “Halle is an exceptional young woman who I have

the creative exibility to narrow her focus on speci c occasions.” Wellington is also a member of Rizzotti’s had the privilege to know for the past ten years,” Dell

subjects. Last year, she was able to combine lm, re- Peer Group Advisory Class, where he states that she said. “Starting out as a wide-eyed student taking dance

search, and writing when she nished a humanities “demonstrates what a natural leader and caring person with her two older sisters, Halle quickly became a

research project that examined the progression of the she is.” leader at the studio, eventually becoming Captain of

representation of mental illness in lm. In addition to her duties as president of the Bridges Nova Jazz, our elite performance company. She is a de-

For Wellington, photography is a love that is re ect- to Community Club, Wellington also acts as the trea- termined and responsible young lady who, through her

ed in the beautiful images she creates. is year, she surer of the Operation Smile club. e club’s mission soft-spoken demeanor, is able to inspire younger danc-

focused on creating a photography website to display is to raise money for dental and mouth reconstruction ers to become the best they can be.”

her continuously growing photography portfolio. One surgeries in developing countries. e group spends With graduation just a few weeks away, Wellington’s

of her works is currently on display in the halls of John much of the year fundraising. eir primary fundraiser eye is on the future. In the fall, she will attend Colby

Jay. Titled “Ageless Beauty,” the photo depicts a young is a joint e ort with the John Jay wrestling team called College. She hasn’t yet decided on a major but is consid-

woman dressed in an old tweed jacket; it was the con- “pin for a smile.” As part of the campaign, people ering English or environmental studies and is also con-

trast of these two elements that sparked Wellington’s pledge to donate money for each pin the wrestling sidering a lm studies minor. Eventually, she would like

interest. team makes in the season. to nd herself working as a photojournalist where she

Beyond English and photography, Wellington de- When not helping people in need or taking inspired can merge her talents and explore her love of traveling.

votes much of her time to helping others. She belongs photographs, Wellington can be found dancing, an ac- As she gets ready to move on from John Jay, it will

to two student clubs, Bridges to Community and Op- tivity that she has participated in since early childhood. be the experiences she had participating in the close-

eration Smile. Both organizations raise money to help When she arrived at John Jay, she became a member of knit student clubs that will stay with her forever. Says

those in need. the dance team and currently serves as the team’s secre- Wellington of her time spent supporting student clubs,

Bridges to Community aims to alleviate poverty tary. As a member of the team, Wellington performs at it’s “how I have been a part of the school.” It is within

within local communities in Nicaragua and the Do- football games, pep rallies, and other sporting events. these clubs that she hopes that she leaves behind in-

minican Republic. Wellington has been a member of As a rule, the team doesn’t perform the same routine spiration and happiness to younger students. She also

the John Jay Bridges to Community club since fresh- twice, so developing choreography is a constant task hopes that these groups continue to grow once her

man year and has served as its president for the last that requires many hours of hard work. time with them is over.

two years. Since her freshman year, she has spent her Outside of the school dance team, Wellington studies Wellington is the daughter of Je and Donna Wel-

spring break vacations traveling to either Nicaragua or dance at the Pulse Performing Arts Studio. A dedicated lington. Je is a career magazine publisher; currently,

the Dominican Republic, where she assists commu- dancer, Wellington participates in around seven to eight he is the executive vice president, group publisher at

nities with support projects that range from building dance classes a week and also performs at charity events Bauer Media. Donna is a pre-school teacher at the

homes to setting up a bio-digester. and bene ts throughout the year with the Pulse dance Pound Ridge Community Playschool.

When not traveling to these locales to assist in de- group. While studying at Pulse, Wellington has danced

velopment e orts, the club dedicates a majority of under the direction of its artistic director, Jennifer Dell, Donations to Bridges to Community or Operation Smile

their time to fundraising. ey host a series of events who speaks highly of her student. can be made through John Jay High School.

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Steven Morse to retire from John Jay High School
Credited with growing school’s music program

BY CHARLIE WICKS He will be missed by students John Jay High School, said she arts at this school is incredible.” event.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER and parents, who described him was a student of Morse’s for four Morse, in an interview with Morse, however, said winning
as being an extraordinary and years. e Katonah-Lewisboro Times,
After 22 years, John Jay High charismatic teacher, capable and competitions pales in comparison
School music teacher Steven willing to share his knowledge “To be a student of his is a very said he is proud of the many dif- to seeing the passion for music
Morse is retiring at the end of with anyone and everyone. special thing,” Carlson, a student ferent students he taught and grow inside his students.
this school year. school board member, said on events that were held throughout
Annika Carlson, a senior at May 23. “What he’s done for the his career. “I think I’m really most proud
of the number of students who
W Styl . .. He fondly recalled a period of I’ve been able to show the joy and
time in the late 2000s when al- beauty of music, and the several
You’ Smil ! most half of the high school was who pursue a career in the arts,”
involved with the performing arts Morse said.
programs,which included a robust
ensemble program, Morse said. Richard Stone, school board
trustee whose son learned viola
Another notable event for under Morse, said he witnessed
Morse was when the Wind En- this rst-hand.
semble and Chorale both per-
formed in Ge en Hall at Lincoln “My son had fun with it,”
Center. Also, three years ago, the Stone said at the May 23 Board
John Jay Chorale was honored in of Education meeting. “It was a
a festival at Carnegie Hall. thoroughly enjoyable experience
for him and for us.”
is year, winning the Berklee
High School Jazz Festival af- In retirement, Morse said he
ter 15 years of competition, was will continue to compose music
an especially great moment for on his own time and will enjoy
Morse. spending time with his family.

“We had the largest vocal jazz What he will miss the most,
group there and were the best in Morse said, is, “Spending every
our category,” he said about the day with students who are pas-
sionate about music.”

Steven Morse, right, goes over
a scene with a student during

a rehearsal in 2018.

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Bedford grants ‘conceptual approval’ to utility poles

Would provide cellphone transmission, electric vehicle charging, and more

BY TOM BARTLEY missions but also green-energy of the multi-technology col- and a heated dissent from one the gazebo at the Metro-North

CONTRIBUTING WRITER storage, electric-vehicle charg- umns. At least one of them will resident. Upset by “the tenor of railroad’s Katonah station, but

ing and smart lighting. be in Katonah and two others this conversation,” he cited seri- will search for another site in

Downtown Katonah will All told, Totem Power Inc., a in Bedford Hills, all of them on ous health concerns and vowed the hamlet.

likely be a test bed for a new Bedford Hills-based telecom- town-owned land. electoral vengeance on any While the May 21 vote does

breed of utility pole that pro- munications startup, plans to e poles, said to be far board member who supported not o cially greenlight Totem’s

vides not only cellphone trans- put up three, and perhaps four, shorter and generating much the Totem installation. project, it does give Lakamp

less power than typical cell- Depending on how much enough municipal support to

The Collector’s Eyes phone towers, will rise in Ka- technology they pack in, To- begin soliciting major cell-
tonah’s public parking lot No. 2 tem’s poles could range in phone carriers, presenting what

and, in Bedford Hills, on Green height from 18 feet to about he calls a reimagined and rede-

Lane and at the Adams Street 45 to 48 feet. More commonly, signed smart utility.

post o ce. e Town Board a 24-foot Totem Ribbon con- Under the terms of the deal,

last week rejected a second pro- guration would be topped Bedford will provide the town-

POPPOPUUPPVVIINNANDTTAAGGEESASLAELE posed Katonah site, near the ga- by a streetlight; the standard owned sites. Totem, for its part,

zebo, but an alternative location con guration, a 36-foot high will cover all costs of installa-

is being considered. column roughly the height of tion and ongoing maintenance.

MEADATNAD STING Appearing before the board, today’s average streetlight-only e vote followed what Da-
Brian Lakamp, Totem’s founder pole—can accommodate three vid Fletcher, a Bedford Hills
SMatEuArdDayTJAuSnTeI1N5Gth and chief executive, described cellphone carriers. Even a 48- resident, termed his “harangue.”
his three-year-old startup as “a foot column, tall enough to In it he upbraided the board’s
small-cell solutions provider. house all cellphone service pro- deliberations, saying, “I am to-

Saturd9a9aaymm-J-44uppmmne 15th We’re doing quite a bit of work viders, would be far below the tally disgusted by the tenor of
in Westchester right now de- most common cellphone tow- this conversation.

VMintUaLgTeIPMJLUeELwTVIPeLElErNyV,9EDCNaDOomOlRlReSS-cFF4RtaORpbMOmlEeMSsT,YGE&TaESBrYdAYe&nEDBeAcYor ploying small cells, mostly en- ers, which range in height from “You’ve got to put a little
terprise small cells.” 100 to 200 feet. emotion and feeling into it,”
Hosted By Mysto Mead & The Collector’s Eyes Fletcher said, and for the next
GREAT FINDS BARGAINS UNIQUE GIFTS MUCH MORE Totem says its technology Totem’s technology pillars, several minutes he did just that.
“provides the foundation for Lakamp said, would sit on

M1U8L7TCIPhLuErcVhEHNiDll ORoRaSdFCRaOrmMeEl,SNTeYw&YoErBkAY reshaping smart utilities in an 1-by-3-foot concrete footings, “ ese things cause cancer,”
Hosted By Mysto Mead & The Collector’s Eyes integrated, visually stunning their depth varying with the he insisted, and “destroy equity

Hos1t8eV7idnCtBahgyeuMrJceywhsetHolriyllM, RCeooalaleddct&aCbTalehrsme, GCealor,dlNleenecwDtoeYcroo’srrkEyes product designed for the living height of the pole it supports. and property values. ose are
187GRCEThAhTueFIrNccDohSllHeBciAlRltoGRAroIsNeaSydeUCsN@aIQryUmEaGehIFloT,SoN.MecUwoCmHYMoOrRkE spaces of communities, instead e Town Board, in a 5-0 the two things that matter.”
of relegating it to only rooftops
and garages.” vote, gave “conceptual ap- Denouncing an expected up-
proval” to three of Totem’s four grade from fourth-generation

Vintage Jewelry, Collectables, Garden Decor Lakamp said diverse tech- proposed installations. “Spe- cellphone technology to fth
nologies are “all embedded in ci c locations have not been generation, Fletcher said, “ e

the unit itself.” Depending on settled upon,” Supervisor Chris di erence between 4G and 5G
GREAT FINDS BARGAINS UNIQUE GIFTS MUCH MORE available space, they could in- Burdick said in an email later, is mega in terms of health and

clude distributed renewable- “because [Planning Director] well-being and property de-

energy generation and storage, Je Osterman and Totem Pow- cline... So you want to kick in

a reliable hub for WiFi, 4G and, er Inc. will meet at each site to 5G and poison people?”

We are not your "Main Street" VOTED #12018"FNAVEIOGRHIBTOERAHUOTOODR-ENPEAXIRTSDHOOOPR" likely, 5G cellular services and determine the most appropri- Fletcher vowed to work ex-
repair shop—we're tucked away electric-vehicle charging, help- ate location – for example, if we tensively to deny re-election
on a residential street in the ing to lay the groundwork for a want an EV charging station, to any board member voting in
fundamental shift in transpor- then proximity to a NYSEG favor of the Totem proposal. “If
hamlet of South Salem. tation infrastructure. pole is critical.” you wish to go in this direction,”
We have been serving the he warned, “you [will] have an
community for over 89 years. Lakamp’s presentation drew a e board rejected Totem’s enormous enemy in me... I will
warm reception from the board fourth proposed location, near make it my great e ort to assure

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As Lakamp described the
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THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 7

Safety Lions clean Fox Valley Town Park
checkpoint
yields 16 On Saturday, May 18, Lewisboro Lions Club members participated in a beauti cation project at Fox Valley Town Park. ey weeded
and mulched the existing landscape that the club planted in 2011.
tickets
Volunteering were Lions Club members Janet Donohue, Ken Donohue, David Philips, and Tom Dieck; and LEO Club members Kiera
On May 20, the New and Maeve McGrory, and Lucas Orlovitz.
York State Police, Lewis-
boro Police Department, PHOTOS COURTESY OF JANET DONOHUE
and Ridge eld Police De-
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New and improved Shameless self-promotion

The other evening, I saw a TV improved hair-care products claim to There’s a great scene in “Curb Your less, do we also list their specials for the
commercial for a new avor of Enthusiasm” where Larry David, the week? If thousands contributed to charity, do
M&M’s candy lled with ha- moisturize, nourish, enhance, con- main character, is being honored for we spotlight speci c business and politicians
zelnut cream inside. My rst thought
was: “Mmm, that trol and revive my hair. One recent
actually sounds good.”
My second thought purchase claims to o er 10 hair ben- donating a new wing at the headquarters of who participated?
was: “I haven’t eaten
M&M’s since high e ts in one bottle. an environmental charity. ese questions have
school.” I only re-
member plain and Reading the tiny His generous donation, no easy answer. Nu-
peanut varieties.
READING, print, I expect however, is undermined by EDITOR anced issues require
A recent “trends” his friend/rival Ted Dan- case-by-case consid-
page in a weekly WRITING & the promised
magazine announced a new choco- CHOCOLATE improvements to
late- lled marshmallow. is novel son, who plays a ctional BRIAN eration. We’ll never be
idea in sugar-overload is supposed to
add more chocolate to your s’mores- KIM include hydrates, version of himself on the able to please everybody,
making activities this summer. e KOVACH softens, moistur- MARSCHHAUSER but I sleep well at night
idea of chocolate- lled marshmallows show.Ted, like Larry, also
makes my teeth hurt.
izes, detangles, donated a wing, but he did knowing we do our best
Food and beverage companies are
always tweaking their avors and in- adds shine as well so “anonymously.”Word to remain neutral.
troducing new and improved versions
of their products. When we were kids as makes you taller of his altruism quickly Regardless of their
and accompanied my mom to Wald-
baum’s supermarket on weekly grocery and improves foreign language skills. spreads through the bene t, and Ted is ulterior motives, these shameless self-pro-
shopping expeditions, the new cereals
and cookies and candies advertised On humid days, my curly-frizzy lauded by just about everyone in attendance moters are positively contributing to our so-
on TV were displayed on the store
shelves. hair needs its own ZIP code. No for his sel ess actions. ciety. For that, we thank you. Keep working

Mom let us buy Fruit Loops, Lucky amount of coconut oil, argon oil, shea Frustrated that his donation now looks at food pantries and picking up litter—even
Charms, Cheerios and the mini
variety packs of cereals. I remember butter or avocado whip has managed like an act of self-promotion, Larry rightly if you must bring your camera.
being disappointed in some of our
new cereal choices. Several opened to calm my wild hair. Maybe I should points out that Ted can’t have it both ways. But ultimately, this column is dedicated
and never- nished boxes of cereal
crowded the pantry shelf at home. try the WD-40 under the kitchen “You’re either anonymous or you’re not. to the men and women among us who truly

Cookies and candy were popular sink. What is it?” are anonymously decent. And I’m not talking
items in our family grocery cart. I
remember when Oreo introduced Since avocado is a trendy ingredient “It’s fake philanthropy and faux anonym- about the people, like myself, who do under-
double stu ed and avored llings.
in everything from chips to brownies, ity,” he concludes. the-radar good deeds, but desperately seek
e original was still my favorite.
Since I have always loved choco- I was not shocked to learn about the From now until in November, you’re going praise for their humility.
late, we bought Yodels and Hostess
Cupcakes, too. I tried the chocolate introduction of guacamole cheese. It’s to see a lot of politicians perform charitable I’m talking about the people who help out
Twinkies but was not a fan. Some-
times new and improved really isn’t a molded cheese made from Gouda acts—but never without a hoard of photog- their fellow man and woman and seek noth-
much of an improvement.
with avocado, lime juice, chili, tomato, raphers close behind. And, as we learned ing in return. You’re not in this for votes or
In the past couple of years, it seems
that coconut is added to everything, onion and garlic that can be cut into from Ted and Larry, the more candid the glory—you just have kindness in your heart.
from shampoo to yogurt. Coconut
does smell nice. Speaking of sham- cubes for salads or folded into sand- photo, the better it looks. You can never ap- ese people are like unicorns. I’d like to
poo, the health and beauty industry
has been going wild with argon oil, wich wraps. e visual appeal of green pear too eager for attention. Self-promotion believe they exist, though I’ve never actually
almond oil and coconut oil in sham-
poos, conditioners and all sorts of hair cheese is questionable, but the avor is an art form. met one. But I guess that’s the point, isn’t it?
lotions.
sounds interesting. A former state legislator who was a master It’s a rare thing in this world to nd some-
I have tried so many di erent hair
products to control my curly-frizzy Well-known co ee chains are of self-promotion once said, “If there wasn’t a one who does not view every situation as an
hair. Smoothers, detanglers, curl
de ning cream, you name it. New and always introducing new avor combi- picture, it didn’t happen.” One way or anoth- opportunity for personal gain.

nations for iced co ee drinks. I can’t er, if he did a good deed or made a donation, So, to those people, wherever and whoever

imagine iced co ee with cherries or his constituents would know about it. you are, this column is for you. You don’t get

pistachios, but some market research e purpose of this column is not meant praise and you don’t want it. You’re making

group must have enjoyed those new to shame anyone for this behavior. It’s propa- the Katonah-Lewisboro community and the

avors. Don’t market research partici- ganda, to be sure. But agenda-driven charity world a better place.

pants get paid to taste new products? is still charity. I’d like to spotlight you in the paper, but

Do they really tell the truth if a new However, as any shameless self-promoter you’d probably decline.

product tastes disgusting? Maybe they knows, press releases require the coopera-

just nod and say, “Great!” “ umbs up, tion of the press. Otherwise, nobody outside Addendum
of your most devoted supporters will know
bro!” and then walk out the door with

their cash. what you’ve done. Keeping in line with the theme of this

e bottled water selections at the e media, either by action or inaction, week’s column, I’d like to take a minute

grocery stores keep expanding. New plays a pivotal role in dispersing this infor- to shamelessly plug the accomplishments

and improved avored waters con- mation. is is especially true for a hyperlo- of Halston Media. Last month, my col-

tain vitamins, minerals, carbonated cal newspaper, where a good chunk of the leagues Bob Dumas (Mahopac News) and

bubbles and exotic names. Can you news we publish is about neighbors helping Jodi Weinberger (North Salem News, e

really improve on water? neighbors. Somers Record, Westchester Wellness),

Speaking of avors, mint seems to ere are so many good things being done took home awards from the New York Press

be the only avor o ered for most by charitable individuals or groups in town: Association. In our division, which is based

toothpaste brands. How about coco- corporations and non-pro ts, regular citizens on circulation, Bob was named the best

nut or hazelnut toothpaste? Who can and politicians, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, columnist in New York State while Jodi

I contact with that avor suggestion? Democrats and Republicans. e list goes on. received second- and third-place awards for

We publish much of what we are sent, her feature writing. Jodi and our production

Kim Kovach likes the avor combination but where do we draw the line in helping manager,Tabitha Pearson Marshall, were
of chocolate and cinnamon. Add some
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On Stage: ree guys Pr & Graduati Special s
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Watching “Art,” a highly styl- homes of the three friends.)
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not unlike being courtside at a
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ferociously fought tennis pered with anomie. (Any

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the playwright’s sport- in short supply for the

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APAR the show with a hilarious that renders them weapons of intimately and openly than we also predictably, Marc is jealous
FROM PAGE 9
monologue mocking the hi- mutual destruction. “You’ve lost Americans. If that means men of Serge’s painting, which has

erarchy of parents’ names on a your sense of humor,” they say calling each other out brazenly replaced Marc as the object of

en there’s their mutual wedding invitation. His hands to each other. It serves as their as a matter of course, so be it. In Serge’s idolatry.

friend Yvan, a nebbishy type wringing and body writhing, the de ant code for, “When I criti- other words, we tend to in- While Marc is full of swagger

sympathetically drawn by Jona- actor turns his solo turn into a cize you, you need to stand there ternalize, while they intend to on the outside, and seems the

than Spivey. He could be a dop- delightfully diverting one-man and take it.” externalize. most secure of the three, he may

pelganger for George Costanza show within the show. Marc, played by Brian Sgam- If Ms. Reza’s characters in Art be the least secure on the inside.

in “Seinfeld.” Come to think of As fashioned by the mis- bati with a perfectly haughty at times start to teeter toward Yvan—thin-skinned, self-

it, “Art,” in its a ection for irony chievous Ms. Reza, in “Art,” air, comes o as a high-handed caricatures, that’s attributable to deprecating Yvan – is the one

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LETTERS
Protect Playland

To the editor, mer of 2019.) made no capital investment in Amusements was violating the from making it too expensive
As a dad looking forward e contract was a terrible the park, which it was required contract, the county cancelled it. for families of modest means,
to begin doing. Instead, it spent or from bringing in their own
to taking his 4-year-old son deal for Westchester residents. almost $6 million on air travel, I think that’s a good thing. sta . Let’s keep Playland public!
to Playland this summer, I’m It saddled taxpayers with most lawyers and stays in hotels, As a public park, it’s priced so Playland belongs to Westches-
happy to see the county protect- of the cost of repair and restora- including the Ritz-Carlton, and people who can’t a ord a trip ter residents, NOT to Standard
ing this unusual, historic amuse- tion. We wouldn’t see a dime of listed these as capital expenses. to Disney World can still go to Amusements.
ment park. It did this by can- pro t until Standard Amuse- It ignored the county’s invita- Playland. Also, it’s the larg-
celling a contract that former ments got all their money tion to explain and correct the est employer of Westchester Sincerely,
County Executive Rob Astorino back. Even then, Standard situation. Because Standard youth. ere would be nothing Gene Leeds
signed with the private com- Amusements would get over 90 to stop Standard Amusements
pany, Standard Amusements, percent of any net pro ts. Cross River
to operate Playland. (Note: this
doesn’t mean the park will close. In a public/private partner- The Schoolhouse Theater & Arts Center
Standard Amusements has ship, the private partner must
never operated Playland. As was be scally sound. As I under- Dorothy Lyman’s
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will be operating it for the sum- couldn’t show that it had at-
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MARSCHHAUSER June happenings

FROM PAGE 8 Welcome to “News & Notes,” powam Cisqua. Come for cocktails and
where we look at the happenings
special supplement to e Somers Record. here in Westchester County… NEWS & music at 6 p.m., the performance at 7 p.m.,
ese are simply incredible accomplish- June is busting out all over—as is my NOTES followed by an artistic talkback and dessert.
waistline—so, no more hot dogs for me.
ments. For a company with such a modest I’m o to buy some kale and write this is is the library’s annual fundraising gala,
editorial and production sta to compete week’s “time to tighten my tummy” edition
and win against newspapers 10 times our of “News & Notes.” MARK with all proceeds going to support the free
size speaks to the talent and pride we have JEFFERS programs and services provided for Bed-
here. I’m so proud to work with such a Our friends at the Katonah Chamber of
talented team of writers, photographers and Commerce asked us to mention their annual Donald M. ford Hills community. We look forward to
designers who work late nights and long Foulke and Ian D. Baren Scholarship Luncheon, which
weekends with one goal: delivering quality is set for noon Friday, June 7, at Caramoor. e public is seeing many of you there and thank you for
local news to the residents of our communi- cordially invited, but seats are limited. e guest speaker
ties. will be County Executive George Latimer. your support.

ey do so mostly in anonymity, rarely Congratulations to all the great participants at the ninth Our favorite National Arena League football team, the
championing their own accomplishments. annual Bedford Central School District’s Wheels & Heels
It’s an awkward thing telling people how Elementary BikeRun. A job well done. NY Streets, have three exciting June games set for June
great you are.
A loud roar goes out to my fellow Lions from the Bed- 8, 15 and 29 at the Westchester County Center in White
But if they won’t do it, then I will. ford Hills Lions Club as it presents on June 24 an evening
Congratulations to Bob, Jodi, Tabby and of Heavenly Connections with Maura Evidential Medium Plains, and televised on MSG Networks. We have been to
everyone else at Halston Media. Your hard and Spiritual Advisor. Dinner will be served at Sette e
work, talent and dedication should not go Venti, Bedford Hills. e evening will be lled with lov- a game; it really is up close dynamic family entertainment.
unnoticed. ing, healing, inspirational messages and some delicious
With the support of our readers, hopeful- food, cost is $55 per person. Once again, the John Jay Homestead Farm Market is
ly we’ll have many more accomplishments
to brag about in the future. On June 9, the good folks at Paramount Hudson Valley open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through October.
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Marschhauser. ough he went home empty- sembles. ey continue to tour hard and loud, kicking out
handed this year, he has previously won New jams at every opportunity. sustainable agriculture. is weekly market also o ers
York Press Association awards for photography, A friendly reminder to get your tickets to the Bedford
in-depth reporting, and coverage of local Hills Library 2019 Spring Gala on June 4. is very spe- musical entertainment, featured community organizations,
government. He enjoys picking up litter and cial event features a superb performance of Erma Bom-
donating to causes he supports. Sometimes, beck’s “At Wit’s End,” presented at the theatre of Rip- demonstrations and workshops.
when walking through grocery store parking
lots, he pushes carts out of the way that are e gang at the Westchester Broadway eatre is
blocking spaces. He does not want your praise
for these actions. proud to present “On Your Feet,” based on the lives of the

Grammy-winning husband-and-wife team Gloria and

Emilio Estefan, now through Aug. 4; my toes are tapping

just thinking about this show.

A big shout out to our neighbor and good friend, Rob

Labritz, the PGA director of golf at GlenArbor Golf

Club in Bedford Hills, as he made the cut and earned

Low PGA Club Professional honors in the 2019 PGA

Championship. Way to go, Rob!

Happy Father’s Day to all those great dads out there.

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A pecial a pecial ge

Book your next party at Anglebrook—with or without golf

e “Wow!” factor begins at Anglebrook Golf And if you don’t believe management, you can just is extraordinary, it is truly the caring warmth and

Club in Lincolndale within seconds of entering the ask around. thoughtful attention to our needs, from the entire

front gate. “Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two, or a sta , that really made this wedding extra special.”

e grounds are landscaped like a national park party for a group of 75, every bite of everything is e golf course is the nal creation of the legendary

and the contrast of the lush, green fairways, sculpted mouth-watering delicious,” said Evelyn, a ve-plus Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and was named the 16th best

white sand bunkers and golden native environmental year member. “ e presentation, the vision that goes course in New York State just a year after it opened.

areas are nothing short of striking. into each plate, exceptional service and the wine e clubhouse was designed by world-renowned

e Anglebrook experience ends with a “Wow!” pairing, is as good as any restaurant in Westchester.” post-modern architect Robert A.M. Stern, the dean

factor as well. While the setting in the clubhouse is A 1990 graduate of the Culinary Institute of of architecture at Yale University, who has designed

as equally alluring as the property, the day typically America, Quattrocchi, who grew up right in Somers, some iconic New York City buildings. e clubhouse

ends with members enjoying a ve-star meal,brought has been in the restaurant business since he was overlooks the 18th green and provides spectacular

to you by the club’s ninth-year Executive Chef Steve 15. An avid golfer, Steve’s unique air features panoramic views of the course from its main and

Quattrocchi and his food and beverage team. American Regional cuisine, as well as Asian fusion private dining rooms, o ering 24,000 square feet of

For the past few years, Anglebrook—a fully and traditional Italian. John Frederick, Anglebrook’s casual elegance.

private club—has opened its doors for non-member sixth-year dining room supervisor, worked with “Food tastes better when you eat with family and

banquets, parties and receptions, so local residents Steve at another property and was hand-selected friends,” said Quattrocchi. “It is my goal to make

have been able to enjoy the fabulous dining options to enhance the “home away from home” setting the that happen. Here at Anglebrook my approach is to

and luxurious setting. e response has been club strives to achieve. sit with everyone to create the perfect menu based

overwhelmingly positive and the number of events Anglebrook typically hosts a few weddings each on your needs and wants. Each event is unique, and

the club has hosted has increased each year. year, although the main dining room has a maximum each menu is as well. I try to cook with the seasons in

e elegant and well-appointed main dining room, capacity for around 90 people for a formal sit-down mind and utilize local farms and sources. I take a lot

the more intimate private dining room and the patio dinner. Within a two-minute golf cart ride from the of pride in my craft. My food is my proof.”

terrace overlooking the 18th hole, have proven to be clubhouse, bridal parties enjoy backdrops for photos

the perfect venue for anyone looking to host a truly that could come from a Hollywood production. Call the club, Tuesday through Friday, for more

unforgettable event. Ponds, rock walls, ower gardens galore, long wooden information on private parties, banquets, receptions and

Of course, none of that would be signi cant if not bridges over protected native areas, mature trees— membership at 914-245-5588.

for the ne food and service the 22-year-old club and lots of perfectly manicured fairways—cover the

o ers. club’s immense property, spanning 240 acres.

“ e golf course and the clubhouse were nationally Said Iris, whose daughter was married here last

recognized almost from the minute we opened,” said June: “ e food was delicious and the way it was

General Manager Matt Sullivan. “But the food is presented was inviting and fun—just as the bride had

just as good.” requested. While it’s obvious the Anglebrook setting

Anglebrook Golf Club

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Lewisboro blesses i
Jeff, E
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The crowd sings
along with their
animals.

Anne-Marie Aaron
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MES THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 On Sunday, May 19, the third annual Lewisboro PAGE 15
Blessing of the Animals was held at Old Field Preserve’s Danny Martin leads
its pets Meditation Garden, sponsored by Lewisboro Land Trust. the Blessings of the

e Blessing of the Animals was presided over by Rev. Animals service.
Danny Martin of Cross River. e ceremony included sto-
ries, music and songs. All animals/pets were welcome.

Emerson, 11, Sebastian
a, Gabe, 11, and Berdichevsky,
belle Kempler, 10,
e for blessings for Bautista, 15
bunny and dog. months, and

Mila, 4

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Danny
Martin plays
some songs

for the
crowd.

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How to face the challenges Area students
of saving for college tuition earn academic
honors at the
Parents likely don’t need to be Harvey School

told that college tuition is expensive. Several area residents have earned academic honors for the
rst marking period of the spring term at Harvey Middle
Whether you’re a parent of a high School. e following students have earned places on the
Head’s List with a GPA of at least 3.7 or on the Honor Roll
school student on the verge of apply- with at least a 3.3 GPA:
Logan Alexander, 6, Goldens Bridge, Head’s List; Dylan
ing for college or of a newborn with Bazaar, 7, Katonah, Head’s List; Ryan Byrne, 6, Goldens
Bridge, Head’s List; Noam Cohen-Weinberg, 8, Cross River,
decades to go before the rst college Head’s List; Lucinda Durkin, 8, Katonah, Honor Roll; Cole
Hamlin, 7, Bedford Hills, Honor Roll; Iliana Hellinger, 7,
tuition bill comes due, the burden of Katonah, Head’s List; Charlie Hill, 7, Katonah, Head’s List;
Emiliana Knauer, 8, Katonah, Head’s List; Kevin (Xiang) Li,
how to pay for higher education is Goldens Bridge, Head’s List; Luke McCarthy, 8, Bedford,
Honor Roll; Emily Sorio, 6, Mount Kisco, Head’s List; Karli
likely something you’ve considered.
ea, 8, Katonah, Honor Roll; Charles Treseler, 8, Bedford,
While the cost of college tuition Honor Roll: Riannah Wallach, 7, Pound Ridge, Head’s List.

isn’t on the decline, parents might be e Harvey School is an independent coeducational college-
preparatory school for students in grades six through 12.
happy to learn that such costs aren’t
BOCES students
rising as fast as they once were. Ac- inducted in

cording to the “Trends in College Honor Society

Pricing 2018” report from e Col- Last month, students from the Putnam-Northern
Westchester BOCES Tech Center were inducted into the
lege Board, between 2001 and 2012, National Technical Honor Society.

tuition increases at four-year public Among the 63 students inducted was one from John Jay High
School: Alyssa DeNoia (Law Enforcement).
colleges ranged from 5.7 percent to

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e importance of community service

Dear Dr. Linda, Dear Doug and Lisa, ers who volunteer with
younger children experience
Last Saturday STRONG Interestingly, if you fewer mood issues and reduced
night, our family LEARNING ask most people what cardiovascular risks. An-
went out with friends. they want for their kids, other study found that 24- to
34-year-olds who volunteered
ree of the kids were DR. LINDA they usually say that they during their teens were much
in high school and SILBERT want them to be happy less likely to be arrested or
demonstrate antisocial behav-
the other two are en- and feel good about ior.

tering ninth grade. I themselves. But many Parents who volunteer to
help in the community—or for
asked the kids in high equate happiness and the betterment of mankind—
usually have teens who follow
school what they were doing for com- self-esteem with making a lot of money. in their footsteps. But, for the
most part these days, kids only
munity service. e two entering ninth To begin with, self-esteem does not see their parents becoming involved and
making donations when there’s a local,
graders asked what community service stand alone. A drug dealer in their en- state, federal or global disaster.

was. One of the dads laughed and said, vironment has high self-esteem, but it’s I don’t think that’s because people are
less compassionate. I think the reason
“It’s one of those stupid things schools actually in ated self-esteem. ey think for this lack of community service is that
most parents are struggling to make ends
make kids do. What on Earth does that people—and not just those within their meet. ey’re focused on making sure
their own children get into good colleges
have to do with a good education?” en group—are impressed with them, and or focused on the next vacation so that
their children have experiences they may
he turned to all the kids and said, “Keep that the world revolves around them. not have had. is is all understandable. have, but see opportunities to help oth-
ers, and believe they can make a positive
your grades up, get into a top college, People with genuine self-esteem have ere’s just not enough time or energy di erence.
to be volunteering in a community while
get high SATs or ACTS and you’ll have a sense of responsibility for oneself, for raising kids. So, do I support community service
during the high school years? Yes. And
plenty of money and a happy life.” one’s family and for one’s community. Still, community service is an impor- to answer the father’s question: Com-
tant thing for kids during their teenage munity service has everything to do with
My husband and I, who are very big Teenagers who have high self-esteem years because it opens their eyes. ey a true education, because it teaches that
not only learn to appreciate what they money isn’t everything.
on helping in the community, and I without a sense of responsibility are on
No matter your age, thanks for giving
guess don’t care that much about hav- the road to becoming narcissists. back,

ing a lot of money, tried to convince the Having money is certainly better Dr. Linda

kids that making a lot of money isn’t the than not having money, but it doesn’t Dr. Linda is co-author of “Why Bad Grades
Happen to Good Kids,” and director of
most important goal in life. I’ve got to guarantee happiness. It has been shown Strong Learning Tutoring and SAT/ACT
Test Prep. Send your questions to Linda@
tell you, no one agreed with us. I think that helping others in their communi- stronglearning.com. Find more articles at
StrongLearning.com.
our friends and the kids are missing a ties positively a ects teenagers mentally

bigger picture of life. We’re concerned and physically. Studies have found that

that our kids were right in there with when teenagers learn that they can make

him. If you don’t mind us asking, what is someone else’s life better, they feel happy.

your opinion about kids doing commu- In fact, there’s actually a chemical reac-

nity service during high school? Do you tion very similar to when someone expe-

think it’s important? riences happiness. Helping is rewarding.

Doug and Lisa Another study found that teenag-

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OBITUARIES

William F. Jones served in the U.S. Navy for four where he was a patrolman and were married for 50 years. Bill Melissa Lambert; nieces, Ana
and a half years aboard the at- member of the Special Events was an extremely proud and and Corinna; her other sister,
William (Bill) F. Jones, of tack aircraft carrier, USS Oris- Squad. After four years with the devoted father to his two chil- Jaimi Lambert and her partner
Pleasantville, passed away on kany. He was awarded the Navy NYPD, he transferred to the dren: Bill Jr. (Marissa) and Kylie. Erin is survived by her
Wednesday, May 15. He was 76. Unit Commendation and the town of Bedford Police Depart- Stacey (Kenny Fischer). He sister-in-law, Moira Eilers, and
Vietnam Service Medal. ment, where he served for 34 was an adoring grandpa/pop- her partner Rick; niece, Alyssa;
Bill was born in Brooklyn on years. pop to Olivia and Liam Jones, brother-in-law, Rauri and his
Feb. 6, 1943, to the late William Bill’s continued commitment and Charlotte and Genevieve wife Heather Downes; niece,
E. and Marion Jones. He gradu- to serve led him to a career in On Oct. 12, 1968, Bill mar- Fischer. He is also survived by Keagan; and nephew, Declan.
ated from Valley Stream Central law enforcement. He began his ried the love of his life, Susan his brothers, Kenneth, David Among those who have lost
High School in 1961. After high career with the New York City Cornell at St. Luke’s Lutheran and Raymond Jones, and many Erin are her aunts and uncles,
school, Bill enlisted and proudly Police Department in 1967 Church in New Rochelle. ey nieces and nephews. cousins, and countless friends.

Don’t Miss Our Bill was an avid golfer and Erin could connect with
some of his best times were people everywhere o ering a
June 20 spent on the course with family joke standing in line at the gro-
Hudson Valley Summer Guide and friends. He was a longtime cery store or buying a stranger a
Jets season ticket holder and hot dog. She will be immensely
We’ll b3e0,d0i0st0ribcouptiinegs!over Mets fan. Bill was a member of missed. We take comfort know-
the Katonah American Legion ing she is soaring above us.
June 14, 2018 A Special Supplement to Halston Media Post 1575 and Mahopac VFW
Post 5491, where he served as A celebration of Erin’s life will
WYAfyachoomtOaiuuvPtirirDlntaya’ibdseeweTfiagoss-avctHeoitoeDyknorwsa1fmbaradt2tneoeiiooyppnm?fonuwprstRieieetPtthsnhaoyaaoiflyalrngtouoadge’wumrnreidl3iTlnmtbarirskiinspeegsyd!oyouu former commander. take place at 2 p.m. June 8, at the
home of Moira and Rick, 1109
Filled with In his retirement, Bill con- Church Road, in Baldwinsville,
informative features, tinued to serve the community N.Y.
events and activities, of Pleasantville, where he was a
it’s not to be missed. resident for 49 years, as a school Janice L. Northan
crossing guard and an employ-
TRA2CKS ee of Beecher Flooks Funeral Janice L. Northam, of Brews-
Home. He truly loved helping ter, Mass., passed away Maundy
MNaewhospac others, which was evident in the
many lives he touched through- ursday, April 18, in the early
Deadline to book ads is out his life and career. Bill was morning hours. She was 95.
Thursday, June 13. one of a kind; a man that made
an impact on all who knew him. e youngest of ve children,
Call your advertising rep., or call our publisher at 845-208-8151. Janice Lucille Northam was
A funeral service was held born in 1924, in Mount Kisco,
at Emanuel Lutheran Church to beloved parents, Alice Marion
in Pleasantville. Interment fol- Green and Asbury Elliott Kel-
lowed at Kensico Cemetery in logg. She grew up in Katonah
Valhalla. and graduated from Katonah
High School, where she was ac-
In lieu of owers, donations to tive in sports and pursued her
Emanuel Lutheran Church, 197 love of music and art. Janice at-
Manville Road, Pleasantville, tended Parsons School of De-
N.Y. 10570, in his name would sign in NYC for two years.
be appreciated.
In 1943, she married her
Erin Downes high school sweetheart, Lindsay
Northam. Janice, Lindsay, and
Erin Gayle Lambert Downes, their growing family lived in sev-
of Baldwinsville, N.Y., passed eral New York towns including
away unexpectedly in her sleep Ithaca, Red Hook, and Brewster.
on Friday, April 19. She was 44. Later, Janice and Lindsay moved
to Brewster, Mass., where Janice
Erin was born on Feb. 27, lived for the last 34 years.
1975. She was raised in South
Salem, and was a graduate of Janice was a loving wife, de-
John Jay High School. voted mother, and cherished
friend. She had an active pres-
Erin had a vivacious zest for ence in the United Methodist
life. Erin enjoyed adventures, Church, wherever she lived. Her
laughter, the ocean, music, cook- faith was an important part of
ing, good food, good drinks, her life, which she demonstrated
friends, family and, above all by serving on church commit-
else, her adoring husband, Den- tees, singing in the choir, and
nis, and their two wonderful always being available when a
children, Finley and Bryher. need arose. Along with her in-
Erin’s laughter was palpable, her volvement in her church, she
energy unstoppable and her cha- was a troop leader for the Girl
risma contagious. Scouts, an accomplished sew-
ing enthusiast, the best brownie
She is predeceased by her baker, and also found time to
dad, Peter Lambert, and both paint (watercolor and oil).
her dad and mom-in-law, John
and Joy Downes. Erin was also Janice enjoyed special time
predeceased by her maternal with her children, grandchil-
grandparents, Ann and Henry dren, and great grandchildren;
Etzold, and paternal grandpar- especially during summers on
ents, Cathie and Jack Lambert. the Cape. She made a point of
Erin is survived by her husband, knowing each of her grandchil-
Dennis; daughters, Finley and dren along with their spouses,
Bryher; her mom, Ginger Jones;
stepdad, Jim Jones; her sister, SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 19

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 TOWN CROSSING THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 19

Government at Work Affordable 94 Spring St. in South Salem. To sions to fun bundles of local activi- Evening

e following is a list of Bed- Housing Discussion book a spot, contact the League ties and events for everyone in the Basketball Camp
at [email protected]. e family. All proceeds for the night

ford and Lewisboro meetings that e League of Women Vot- deadline for reservations is Tues- bene t the John Jay Youth La- e Harvey School will host

are scheduled to take place from ers of North East Westchester day, June 4. crosse program, including schol- two weekly sessions of the B.A.Y.

ursday, May 30, to Wednesday, (LWVNEW) will highlight af- arships for needy families, equip- Basketball Camp in June for boys
Beer, Bourbon andJune 5. ment, tournament fees and more. and girls looking to improve their
fordable housing at its annual lun-

• Tuesday, June 4, 8 p.m.—Bed- cheon on Tuesday, June 11. Joan Band Benefit For more information, visit jjyl.org. playing skills.
ford Town Board, Bedford Court- Arnold,executive director of Allied e rst session, June 17-21, is
room, 325 Bedford Road, Bedford Community Enterprises (ACE), A fundraiser to bene t John Jay Caramoor
geared for young athletes in grades

Hills will speak at the event,which is be- Youth Lacrosse will be held at 7:30 Summer Music 5-11. e second session, June 24-
ing held at the Horse and Hound p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Wac- 28, is designed for players in grades
Lewisboro Library Inn in South Salem. Non-mem- cabuc Country Club. Enjoy craft
e 74th summer music season 8-11.Both sessions take place from

Programs bers are invited to attend the event. beer, ne wine, a bourbon/whiskey at Caramoor Center for Music and 5 to 8 p.m. in the Fenstermacher
Lunch begins at noon. e cost tasting and food, all while rocking the Arts begins Saturday, June 15. Athletic Center on Harvey’s cam-

e Lewisboro Library is locat- per person is $40 and is all-inclu- out to the music of Dan Zlotnick. Visit caramoor.org for the sched- pus. e cost is $275 per week.

ed at 15 Main St., South Salem. sive, covering salad, entrée, dessert, e evening includes an auction of ule. For more information, visit har-

For more information or to RSVP, co ee or tea, tax and gratuity. e donated items from lacrosse gear Caramoor is located at 149 Gir- veyschool.org/cavalier-summer-

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Trout season kicks DEC workers stock the
off with stocking Croton Reservoir with trout.

of local lakes FILE PHOTO/TABITHA
PEARSON MARSHALL

On Tuesday, March 26, some later when river temperature was

dozen volunteers gathered out- also measured. A stop in Somers

side the Brewster rehouse, pumped sh from the truck into

their mission, on behalf of the the river.Volunteers then went up

Department of Environmental to Route 22’s bridge over Croton,

Conservation, was to disperse where the DEC truck ejected

4,300 sh into reservoirs locat- trout into the water below. Each

ed throughout the area. Led by stop on East Branch received 320

George Knoechel, of Lake Car- 8- to 9-inch rainbow trout and

mel, the crew began their three- 60 15- to 17-inch brown trout.

hour trip starting after noon, Knoechel next led the team to

driving alongside a DEC sh a great pond in Southeast, on the

transport truck. edge of a neighborhood cul-de- the day’s work. 580 brown trout at the outlet to for recreationalists with a city

Stop one was East Branch Res- sac. Under its oak trees, volun- Sanitation was practiced by Croton Falls Reservoir; arriving DEP permit. Citizens 18 or

ervoir, where volunteers quickly teers took turns bringing trout the team—dropped buckets at the reservoir site, a nal 2,220 older who need one can email

set to work loading buckets from to the pond. Finally, the crew were sprayed and washed, the brown trout were added to the tinyurl.com/y2zh9hlt to instant-

the DEC truck and hauling went to the outlet of Boyd Cor- sh hatchery’s trout loader wore water system, for a day’s total of ly apply for a watershed access

them to the water. Croton River ners reservoir near the Clearpool gloves to prevent contamination, 5,340 sh. permit. Residents without an

received the rst intake, followed summer camp, and after more and dumpers took buckets by Knoechel expected more than email may request a water ac-

by more two stops a short time bucket dumping had concluded the handle in order to keep sh 9,600 sh to be added to the wa- cess permit application at the

free from human germs. terbodies during the two March town clerk’s o ce and mail it to

Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES Another stocking was per- trips, and roughly 30,000 by the Access Permits, 71 Smith Ave.,
formed on ursday, March 28, DEC throughout the entire sea- Kingston, NY, 12401. Expect

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four in uxes of 150 rainbow Trout play an important role ing.
trout and 310 brown trout, fol-
lowed by 400 rainbow and 300 in the area, not only for recre- is article is courtesy of James
brown below the diverting res- ational shing, but for the health Carmody, a resource engineer
of the waterways.

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Back-to-back: Indians capture Class C crown
John Jay earns one-goal wins over Rye, Hen Hud to claim title

BY ROB DIANTONIO
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Stacey Wierl knew that Rye The Indians defeated Rye 8-7 to win the Class C section title.
coach Dennis Hurley would
come in with a top-notch game We just kept the intensity high Sydney Phillips was set up by easy. e Garnets scored
plan and that a 12-goal win over three straight, tying the
the Garnets back in April didn’t and never gave up.” O’Reilly with 39 seconds left in game up at 7-7 on an
have much bearing on the nals 8-meter shot with 2:28
rematch. When the nal buzzer went o , the rst half to send the game into to go.

Her forecast was correct. Top- the team made a bee-line for se- halftime tied at 3-3. O’Reilly had John Jay (15-4) was
seeded John Jay and second- scheduled to face the
seeded Rye battled until the nal nior goalie Brianna Garofolo, who ve assists in the game. Section 9 champion in
buzzer, but it was the Indians the Class C regional
who came out on top, 8-7, to made some huge saves to keep “In the beginning when we semi nals on May 29 John Jay’s
claim the Section 1 Class C girls at 6 p. m. at Newburgh Ashley
lacrosse title on May 23 at Fox John Jay in the game, especially were down, we were just like, ‘All Free Academy. Schafer
Lane High School.
during a slow rst half. right, we’ve got this. Just stay fo- “It’s a lot tougher to sends a pass
“I knew that Dennis had pre- defend,” Wierl said of up the field.
pared them well and we were go- “I think that’s the best game cused,’” DiChiara said. “We were winning a second sec-
ing to see things tonight that we tion title. “We’ve been PHOTOS: ROB
hadn’t seen before,” said Wierl, she’s ever played,” the Colgate- just trying to keep a level head the talking about how DIANTONIO
who is in her second season as the we manage pressure
team’s head coach. “We were pre- bound O’Reilly said of Garofolo. entire time, stay composed and throughout the season “It’s somewhat of a blur be-
pared to make adjustments and I and this is special because now cause the game was so fast paced,
think they did a great job.” “She got a lot of great, low saves, focus on not making the mistakes these kids are seniors. We have but it started when we called a
such an incredibly special group play,” Crawford said. “Lily (Preis)
John Jay won its second section and she even came up big on some we were making. When each goal of seniors and these girls are re- passed the ball to me while I was
title in a row after claiming the ally playing for them.” behind the cage. e play has us
Class B crown last year. high saves. [Rye] has some great would happen, we would just go bring the ball righty around the
JOHN JAY 10 crease, so that’s what I did. I start-
“Last year we were the un- drivers and great shooters. ey after the next play. It kept working HEN HUD 9 ed to drive and then continued to
derdogs and there was a lot less move across the crease trying to
pressure,” senior Cara O’Reilly did a lot of faking and they had and we just kept going at it. at’s Trailing Hendrick Hudson create a better shooting angle. I
said. “Being on top is really hard with 15 minutes remaining in the gapped my defender slightly and
to keep and that’s what we were open players in the middle and Bri what I think kept us in the game: semi nals, DiChiara and the In- realized I had an opportunity so I
struggling to keep it the entire dians knew they needed to make shot it high on her o side.”
game and the entire season, hon- came up big. When she makes big our mentality, our will and our something happen.
estly. All of the teams wanted to DiChiara started the rally
get us. But this was our goal the saves like that, it just gets us really love for each other.” DiChiara, a sophomore, rattled when she scored with 14:33 left
entire season.” o four straight goals to tie the to cut the de cit to 8-6. She
hyped to go down and score.” John Jay took the 4-3 lead on game and Crawford netted the rolled and scored again 47 sec-
It was Mia DiChiara’s low game winner, to send Jay to the onds later. And just 23 seconds
bouncer on a feed from O’Reilly Turnovers plagued the Indians Wilmoth’s low shot with 18:36 to after that, DiChiara netted her
that proved to be the di erence nals with a 10-9 come-from- third goal in just 1:10 to tie the
with 39 seconds on the clock. in the early going and they trailed play. e Garnets answered with a behind win over fourth-seeded game at 8-8.
Hen Hud on May 20.
“I just saw the opportunity and 3-1 in the rst half. Wilmoth goal but O’Reilly went right down SEE GIRLS LAX PAGE 24
I saw Cara drive,” DiChiara said Crawford wrapped around the
of the game winner.“I moved, she shoveled in a goal on a feed from the heart of the Rye defense for net and scored the winning goal
hit me and I just tried my best to with 2:21 to play. Host John Jay
get it in. I was struggling earlier Cameron Crawford with 10:08 two consecutive goals in just over was then able to gain possession
trying to get my shots o . I was and run out the clock.
going high and the goalie was re- left in the rst half to cut the de - a minute. Her second score gave
ally strong high. All I was think-
ing in my head was, ‘Go low, go cit to 3-2. the Indians a 6-4 lead with 12:41
low.’ So I got the ball and I shot
low and it went in. It’s an amaz- Garofolo, who split time with remaining.
ing feeling.”
Taylor Rice last season, then made “Coming o the rst game we
Charlotte Wilmoth grabbed
the draw control to help set up a urry of saves to keep it a one- played against them, we knew we
the goal. She also secured the
draw following the decisive goal goal game. She nished with eight couldn’t let it get to our heads,”
and the Indians were able to run
the clock out. saves. O’Reilly said of the 17-5 win over

It was John Jay’s second one- “From 8-meters to great clears, Rye on April 23. “On attack, at
goal win in a row. e Indians
rallied to defeat Hendrick Hud- she was just the full package to- rst, I think we made some good
son 10-9 in the semi nals.
day,” said Wierl, whose assistant cuts but their goalie made some
“We’ve always liked an intense
game,” O’Reilly said. “A lot of coach is Claire Yergeau. “She’s big saves. And I think that in the
games that we have, they’ll either
go to overtime or we’ll only win got a special relationship with her second half we were much more
by one goal. It’s just how we play;
we’re a comeback kind of team. teammates. ey take care of her patient with the ball. We found

and have a great appreciation for those cuts in the middle and we

how hard she works. She’s a spe- took great drives from the top.”

cial kid. We all know that it comes O’Reilly then set up Jenna

down to goaltending and defense Giardina to give the Indians a

going into championships. ey three-goal cushion with 11:49 left.

showed that today.” But Rye wasn’t going down

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 SPORTS THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 23

Indians Stun Tuskers in outbracket match

Altneu tosses complete game gem in 5-1 Win

BY DOMINICK DEPOLE
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

John Jay’s record isn’t scary, but The team
celebrates
when a team plays with a chip on the win.

it’s shoulder, anything is possible.

e 20th seeded Indians proved

just that after knocking o host

Somers, 5-1 in an outbracket

playo game on Wednesday, May

22.

“I was very proud of my girls,”

Head Coach Steve Delmoro said.

“ e way they fought. ey had

a do or die mentality. We batted

through the order and we were

patient at the plate. We put the Linn
pressure on them from the start and Carbaugh
never let go.” makes a

Senior pitcher Brooke Altneu leaping
stood tall in the victory, working a stretch to
complete game while only allowing catch the
four hits and one earned run. fly ball and

She also fanned three hitters make out in
center field.
and only walked one, watching the

defense behind commit zero errors

for the rst time this season.

Getting right to it in the rst

inning, John Jay began the game outside. She threw the hitters o -

withawalkfromjuniorcenter elder balance. She did really well.”

Linn Caubough before sophomore John Jay added insurance in the

shortstop Lindsay Neumann sixth, when Neumann started the

singled to center, setting the table. inning with double. Roban singled

Sophomore second-baseman her home, and freshman third-

Dani Roban stepped up and baseman Eva Falino had a sacri ce

slammed an RBI double thereafter. y later in the frame.

Junior right- elder Sarah Somers defeated John Jay twice

Antunis walked with the bases during the regular season, but this

loaded later in the inning for time the pressure was o for the

another run. First-baseman Jessica away team.

Le did the same exact thing e Indians (7-14) visited

to build a 3-0 lead early for the fourth-seeded Yorktown on

Indians. ursday in the rst round of

In the fourth inning, Somers Sectionals.

responded when senior catcher “Our record isn’t great but we all

Gabby Mazzotta hammered a solo know that we are a more talented

home-run to left-center. team than our record shows,”

But that was all the Tuskers Delmoro said. “We are a young

could scrape o Altneu, whose team, but the di erence in the

location was pinpoint. game was our mindset. Somers is a

“She did a really outstanding cross-town rival and our girls really

job yesterday,” Delmoro said of wanted to go out and get a win. I

Altneu. “She was hitting her spots kind of like the underdog mentality

and mixing up pitches inside and and we’re rolling with it.”

Jess Leff
makes the
out at first.

PHOTOS:
DEENA BELL

PAGE 24 THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019

Brianna
Garofolo
gets set
to make
a save
against
Rye.

PHOTOS: ROB
DIANTONIO

GIRLS LAX Cara O’Reilly Max Kesicki
carries the ball shots from the
FROM PAGE 22
up the field. sideline.
“She’s had the hot hand the past two weeks,”Wi-
erl said. “ at kind of composure from a sophomore factors contributed to what allowed me to have the PHOTS:
is really special.” poise and focus to go to goal and make smart deci- DEENA BELL
sions. My coach says it best: ‘One team, one family.’”
e sophomore said that winning for the seniors John Jay tops Fox Lane
was a thought that kept running through her head in e Sailors regained the lead with 10:23 to play. in Section 1 championships
the second half. After a long Hen Hud possession, Garofolo came
through with a save to keep the de cit at one goal. BY LUKE BUGONI “Over the season, we’ve coped
“Yesterday, not only was their last time playing on
our home turf, but could have been their last time DiChiara, who also had an assist and picked up CONTRIBUTING WRITER with each other,” Wishart said.
playing high school lacrosse ever,” DiChiara said. “I three ground balls on top of her four goals, tied the
have never seen a group of people that I have looked game up at 9-9 on an 8-meter with 3:39 to play. “We’ve learned who everyone
up to more, and most importantly, worked as hard
as they do. I owed it to them. I was running on pure John Jay switched in DiChiara on the draw circle One game away from reaching is as a player and what their
adrenaline and I just took every opportunity I was after struggling to win the draws throughout the rst
given to make something happen. A switch needed half. e move worked as the Indians won the draws back-to-back Section 1 Class B instincts on the eld are like. Our
to ip, and I tried my hardest to contribute to ip- down the stretch to help them get back in the game.
ping it. I would not have been able to do any of it championship games, the John o ense is mostly upperclassmen,
without the positive reinforcement of my teammates. “Depending on the opponent and the case that the
Our sideline is the biggest support system, and hear- ball goes straight up, I try to use my height to my Jay-Cross River Indians played so they’ve been here before.
ing them throughout the entire game keeps the play- advantage to reach up and grab it,” DiChiara said. “I
ers on eld con dent and in a strong headspace, and would say my key to success was staying composed strong and defeated the Fox Lane ey’ve helped us get to where
yesterday they were there for us like I’ve never seen and focusing on placing the ball where it needed to
before. Also, there were parents, youth players and go. I did my best to not let the pressure get to my Foxes in the sectional semi nals we are and have shown us the
friends lling the stands. Everybody grew ecstatic head, and remain calm and get the job done.”
when we began to gain momentum. All of these 13-3. way.”
Giardina netted three goals for Jay. Wilmoth
(1G), O’Reilly (1G, 1A) and Kelly Nolan (1A) also
contributed. Garofolo made ve saves for an Indian
defense that held Hen Hud to just two goals in the
second half.

e Indians jumped out to a “ at’s what good teams do if

The Bocklet Family presents 4-0 lead by the end of the rst you have players that can score

quarter, but the o ense began and put pressure on the other

to slow down in the second and team,” Schurr said. “ ey were

third quarters due to some stellar in a zone defense which is tricky,

goalie play from Fox Lane’s Sean and their goalie was fantastic, but

Bailey. our guys shoot pretty well and

John Jay’s defense held the when they’re on, they’re on.”

Foxes to just three goals on the With the win, the Indians

day. will look to defend their Class B

“We work very hard on our ride title on Friday against Yorktown

2019 Summer Camps and we put a lot of pressure on which is also the team to last beat

Adirondack Overnight teams to clear the ball,” John Jay the Indians this season.
Warrensburg, NY
August 12- 16 Coach Tim Schurr said. “Since “It’s been on our mind ever

Westchester Day Camp we can force those turnovers in since we lost to them,” Wishart
Harvey School
July 8-11 the middle of the eld, we steal a said. “ e feeling we had on that

East Hampton Day Camp couple opportunities o ensivel.” bus ride home after losing to
August 5-8
While the o ense did slow Yorktown has been with us since
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Similar to the sectional win,”

quarter nal game against e game was scheduled for

Brewster, the Indians shared the 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 24, at

ball on the o ensive side and Lakeland High School.

nished with seven di erent goal

scorers. We were unable to get coverage

Freshman attackman Tyler of the championship game in the

Wishart had a goal and four May 30 edition of e Katonah-

assists while senior attackman Lewisboro Times due to an early

Bryce Ford added four goals and Memorial Day deadline. at story

three assists. will be in the June 6 edition.

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