North Salem News 09.21.2023

North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 9 No. 29 Thursday, September 21, 2023 BALANCED ROCK 4 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEISURE 17 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Revolutionary North Salem pg 2 HISTORY Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. The community gathered at the Croton Falls Fire Station on September 11 for a day of remembrance, reflection, and prayer. Read more on page 12. PHOTO: TOM WALOGORSKY May we never forget BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Twelve vehicular accidents serious enough to warrant calling for an ambulance have occurred there over a span of three years. And that’s not even counting the number of minor collisions that don’t get recorded at the spot where Grant, Hawley, and June roads meet up in North Salem. Is that a lot for one intersection? Yes, in the educated opinion of local officials and first responders. “ONE’S a lot; if someone gets hurt or killed, that’s a lot,” said town Supervisor Warren Lucas last week. SOLUTION SOUGHT Since Grant, aka Route 121, is a state road, the town is lobbying the state Department of Transportation to install a four-way stop at that intersection. There are already stop signs on Hawley and June. While the speed limit on Grant is 45 mph, the main problem seems to be the limited sight distance for folks traveling on it. That’s due, Lucas says, to the rise in the roadbed on Route 121 going north. Folks pulling out onto Grant from Hawley or June look to the right and left, don’t see anything, and assume that there’s no one coming. Then, boom!, all of a sudden there’s another car right on their tail, said police Chief Tom Howley last week. Years ago, the egress from June to Grant was moved 50 feet south so that it lined up more cohesively with Hawley. Lucas wrote to DOT regional director Lance MacMillan in June and again this month about the dangerous situation. Pointing out that there’d been three multi-car accidents at this intersection “in the last three days, with an additional one on Aug. 9,” he pleaded in his Sept. 1 email for stop signs on Grant “before someone gets hurt badly.” The North Salem Volunteer Ambulance’s CAD (ComputerAided Dispatch) records only go back so far. The town’s aware that there were other many accidents there that did not require ambulance calls, he said. Calls at night go to the State Collision course? Officials examine safety at North Salem intersections Laughter is contagious, Friendships are forever, & the food & drinks are great! 914-277-4424 • 440 Rt 22 North Salem, NY • www.theblazerpub.com CELEBRATING 521 YEARS! Voted Most Popular Burger in Westchester! SEE INTERSECTION PAGE 6

Page 2 – North Salem News Thursday, September 21, 2023 Family friendly • Specialty pizzas Gluten-free Penne Catering for all occasions 1 Dingle Ridge Road North Salem 914-485-1229 www.salspizzapastany.com Sal’s PIZZA & PASTA Find Us On Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-9:30PM Closed Mondays Delivery Available BUY I LARGE PIE, PENNE VODKA, CHICKEN WINGS, LARGE SALAD & A 2 LITER PEPSI PRODUCT FOR ONLY $4500 SPECIAL Celebrating Our 1 YEAR Anniversary BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER While no battles were ever fought there, North Salem definitely played its part during the Revolutionary War. Thousands of troops under the command of Comte de Rochambeau, the general tapped by Louis XVI to lead the French army as it came to the aid of American patriots, passed through the town twice. To honor its place on the Washington-Rochambeau Route, the town has formed Revolutionary North Salem 250, a committee that will organize events and programs next year around the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Enlisted as members are: Town Historian Susie Thompson, Historical Society Trustee Robert Treadway, Councilman Martin Aronchick, Superintendent of Recreation Lauren Rosasco, Ruth Keeler Memorial Library Program Director Carolyn Reznick, Historical Society Officer Cynthia Curtis, Library Director Cathleen Sulli, and Library Assistant Director Jennifer Gileno. The group has begun sharing ideas and making plans, it says, for events and programs that range from “family fun to highbrow; creative challenges to learning experiences; traitors (Oh, No!) to heroes (Hurrah!).” They will start in the fall of 2024 and wrap up on Memorial Day 2026 with the annual parade and town picnic. If you can’t wait that long, there are plenty of WashingtonRochambeau things going on around the county, Thompson says. One of the more recent – and nearest – “Follow the French: Rochambeau Festival” was held in nearby Yorktown in May. Ideas for programs and events can be sent to Thompson at [email protected]. The committee will post the schedules on the town’s, library’s, and Historical Society’s websites. The first time the French were in North Salem, they were heading south to join up with Gen. George Washington. On their return march in October 1782, they set up camp behind the house abandoned by loyalist Stephen Delancey (then spelled De Lancey), and also near what is now the site of the Croton Falls Fire Department firehouse a little further east on Titicus Road (Route 116). Rumor has it that the officers stayed in the circa-1770 house itself, which is now Town Hall. According to town historian Susie Thompson, North Salem was supposedly “neutral ground” during the war that made us a country. But things were anything but neutral. She has written about the many ways the mettle of both patriots and loyalists – some of whom lived under the same roof -- were “severely tested.” Constant raids by British “cowboys” seeking supplies and livestock struck fear into the hearts of farmers and residents alike and many locals fought and died in the militia, some under the command of North Salem’s Thaddus Crane, Thompson wrote. The nearest skirmishes were fought to the west of town, in Ridgefield, Conn. For information about the French and Continental allies, visit The National WashingtonRochambeau Revolutionary Route Association at https:// w3r-us.org/w3r-us. Revolutionary North Salem 250 arrives Susie Thompson, Robert Treadway, Martin Aronchick, Lauren Rosasco, Carolyn Reznick, Cynthia Curtis. PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTH SALEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Your Neighbor Thursday, September 21, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 BY LAUREN CANAVAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER “It was all my mother’s fault,” explained Alan Kazin when asked how his fascination with photography began. When he was ten, she gifted him with a Kodak Instamatic 44 camera. By age eleven, he was developing his own photos. Kazin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in professional photography from Rochester Institute of Technology. However, his career path took him into an unexpected niche that many don’t know much about: construction photography. After graduation, finding a steady photography job wasn’t easy. Kazin did wedding shoots on the weekends and worked in various photo labs around New York City. In 1987, he came across a job listing for a construction photographer. Kazin’s curiosity drove him to apply for a position with Bernstein Associates. He landed the job after meeting with Mr. Herman Bernstein, who along with his wife, Yael, were running the successful business at the time. Bernstein Associates was one of few companies that would be hired to help visually document the progress at construction sites. The photographic evidence enables contractors to be paid in increments as they work to complete long term projects. As the Bernsteins grew older, they decided to purchase office space after years of running the company out of their basement. In 1990, Kazin and a coworker offered Mr. Bernstein a buyout, which he accepted. Kazin continues to serve as part-owner and Secretary Treasurer of the company. Shortly after acquiring ownership of the company, Kazin and his wife moved out of their twobedroom apartment in Queens, deciding to raise their two children in Yorktown Heights. Kazin’s photo jobs have taken him to unusual places including collapsed sewers, sinkholes and tunnels. He was also present during the building of the former Tappan Zee Bridge, as well as the demolition of Shea Stadium in Queens. “In construction, you end up in places that normal people don’t get to see, and you’re photographing things that will never look like that again,” he said. One particularly memorable job for Kazin was a project he shot for the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. He found himself taking photographs inside one of the bridge anchors, located at the bottom of the Harlem River “Here I am, in a place that no one will ever see,” he recalled. Much of his company’s work is done through state and city contracts. According to Kazin, the average contract is about two years. While many of their jobs take place on the ground, newer technology has enabled the company to also produce aerial footage for their clients. “Currently we’re probably shooting about 300 contracts a month,” he said. Bernstein Associates also works closely with New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Kazin often works on site along the huge reservoir water system that runs from Yonkers, all the way up to the Catskills. Now an empty nester, Kazin says there is still plenty of charm that keeps him drawn to Yorktown.  “I think the number one thing is the community and all the things that they offer,” Kazin said. “We used to go to the Grange Fair and all these little things they had every year around town.” When asked what advice he might offer new photographers, Kazin said, “Shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot! Bring your camera wherever you go, even if it’s a family reunion, or somebody’s backyard, always have your camera with you and always shoot.”  Alan Kazin Exploring the world of construction photography Kazin beside a sinkhole in Brooklyn. PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALAN KAZIN A tunnel project in Hartford, CT. Alan at the Tappan Zee Bridge The demolition of Shea Stadium. A sewer collapse in Queens. ‘In construction, you end up in places that normal people don’t get to see, and you’re photographing things that will never look like that again.’

Page 4 – North Salem News Thursday, September 21, 2023 North Salem News USPS #22110 Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC The Staff EDITORIAL TEAM Tom Walogorsky Editor: 914-302-5830 [email protected] ADVERTISING TEAM Paul Forhan (914) 806-3951 [email protected] Bruce Heller (914) 486-7608 [email protected] Lisa Kain (201) 317-1139 [email protected] Corinne Stanton (914) 760-7009 [email protected] Jay Gussak (914) 299-4541 [email protected] Pam Zacotinsky (845) 661-0748 [email protected] PRODUCTION TEAM Tabitha Pearson Marshall Creative Director/Photographer [email protected] Noah Elder Designer Bri Agosta Designer Haven Elder Designer EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 [email protected] Deadlines North Salem News Deadline The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions for North Salem News is the Thursday before the next publication date. 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We share and work together and sometimes divvy up the tasks. Teamwork! So, we ask you to please do the same. Help us help others. If you have an old photo album, newspaper clippings, letters, scrapbook, map or quirky memorabilia, please share with us. We accept outright donations if the material is germane to North Salem or has a North Salem connection. If you don’t want to part with the item, we are happy to scan, copy and return it to you. Or just send us a scan or copy (and any info you may have about it, please!).  The NSHS recently received a trove of memorabilia from someone who grew up in town and felt it was time to clean the attic!  Before passing items along to family members she thought about us and made us copies; other items she sent for our collection. Everyone gained. The Town Historian recently accepted beautiful arrowheads and scrapers found on a property on June Road. They are priceless reminders that Native Americans were our first settlers. If you are looking for information, contact either or both of us. We will work together to pull information from all of our sources to help you.  Cynthia Curtis – 914-274-2706, [email protected] or [email protected] Susie Thompson – 914-260-8281, [email protected] Know before you throw Help preserve North Salem’s history A Message from the North Salem Tax Office School Tax Bills Due October 2 Due to ongoing public health and safety concerns we continue to provide non-contact payment options. The Tax Office staff will continue to be available to assist by phone, email and in person. For your convenience, the Tax Office offers the following payment options: * Discover, Mastercard & Visa Credit Card Payments and Electronic check payments can be made by going to the Town of North Salem website, www. northsalemny.org, then, the Tax Department and the Payment Options tab. Click on the  Pay Online Here prompt. Only a full tax bill payment, or complete installment payment matching your September 2023 tax bill will be accepted. Penalties will be applied for the first half after the October 2, 2023, due date and after the January 31, 2024, due date for the second half. Please note there is a third-party convenience fee applied. Be sure to print out your receipt at the end of your transaction. *Online Physical Checks Sent From Your Bank Via Bulk Rate Permits - Homeowners who pay scheduled tax payments via their banks must know that banks send those physical checks with a bulk rate permit. The envelopes due to the bulk rate permit have no postmark . Be sure not to pay this way at the last minute . * If you mail your payment at the end of the month, be sure there is a timely United States postmark. Postage meter (i.e. Pitney Bowes) and foreign postmarks are not acceptable. * The North Salem Tax Office has a Post Office Box # 313 at the North Salem Post Office. 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Thursday, September 21, 2023 North Salem News – Page 5 check, money order or teller’s check as payment. Please refer to the Tax Department section on the North Salem Town website at www. northsalemny.org for other frequently asked questions. Call 914-669-5177 or email the Tax Office at  [email protected]  or [email protected]  with other questions or needs. Karen Roach, Receiver of Taxes & Victoria Giacchetto, Deputy Receiver of Taxes Free Flu Shots for North Salem Residents Thursday, Sept 28, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. To be held at the North Salem Community Center at 3 Owens Road in Croton Falls. High does senior vaccines (age 65+) and regular dose vaccines will be available for the 2023-24 flu season, free of charge. To register, contact the North Salem Recreation Department at 914- 669-5665, email [email protected], or visit www.northsalemny.org/recreation. Spooky Season Kickoff Saturday, Sept. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. Fun for the whole family, featuring spooky (but not too scary) stories with master story teller Jonathan Kruk! Co-hosted by North Salem Recreation and Ruth Keeler Library. Ideal for ages 4 - 8. Crafts and refreshments to follow. To be held at the North Salem Community Center at 3 Owens Road in Croton Falls. Tickets available online at www.northsalemny.org/recreation. A Message from the North Salem Seniors Don’t you want to join us? We meet each month on the second Tuesday at the North Salem fire house at 301 Titicus Road. You must be over 50 years old, fill out the enrollment form and send it in with $10 dues. Members are looking forward to the Candidates Forum, flu shots, a defensive driving course, a Thanksgiving celebration, our holiday luncheon, and many more fun-filled activities. So become a member and join us! Contact me at [email protected] North Salem Open Land Foundation Storytelling at Weil Preserve Saturday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m. The NSOLF will be hosting a performance by Jonathan Kruk. Join in for a lively storytelling of the Fairies and Trolls of North Salem at the Weil Preserve. This is a family-friendly event. Leashed dogs are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Go to www.nsolf.org and click Programs and Activities to register. Croton Falls Fire Department Open House Sunday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The CFFD will be hosting their annual Open House at Croton Falls Fire House located 1 Sun Valley Drive in North Salem. There will be multiple stations for adults and Paige and Ainsley Mae Henry PHOTO COURTESY OF MARTINA HENRY Back to school! Everyone at North Salem News hopes that the new school year is off to a great start for all of our students, parents, and teachers! ROCK FROM PAGE 4 SEE ROCK PAGE 7 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 When did you last update your last will and testament and power of attorney?

Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, September 21, 2023 Police and “are not on our NSVAC CAD system,” Lucas explained before including a list of the ones the Corps can trace. They were: Car vs. bicycle (12/27/2020); one car (10/6/2021); two cars (12/21/21); two cars (6/6/2022); car versus bicycle (9/26/2022); motorcycle (9/29/2022); RMA (Roadside Motorist Assistance) (12/31/2022); head-on (5/6/2023); two cars (8/9/2023); two cars (8/30/2023); two cars (8/31/2023); and two cars (9/1/2023). CHANGING TRAFFIC LANDSCAPE Rural North Salem, with an estimated population of around 5,000, is known for its relative lack of stop signs and lights, as well as its gravel and dirt roads. Yet thousands of motorists pass through the town each day. Grant Road -- capable of handling high speed traffic due to the fact that it’s straight – currently handles about 6,000 vehicles a day. Prior to the pandemic, it saw 7,000, mostly driven by Connecticut residents bypassing the I-684 corridor, Lucas told the DOT. Traffic numbers have been steadily ticking back up in the last two years as working people return to their offices. PERSISTANCE PAYS Getting the state DOT to change things up is not an easy task, Lucas said, noting that it took the town seven years to get the agency to make the intersection of June and Titicus (Route 116) roads a four-way stop. That intersection also has a line-of-sight issue, he said in his Sept. 1 email to MacMillan, noting that a personal friend of his had suffered permanent injuries in an accident there. There have been “zero accidents” there since the stop signs were installed, Lucas said. As for the Grant/June/Hawley situation, “school is starting up again and I have parents, Town Board members, and my police chief and highway superintendent telling me that we need to stop traffic at the intersection.” “We do not want to see anyone badly hurt,” Lucas said, noting that the former superintendent of highway’s mother had been injured in a crash “at this intersection many years ago.” The town reacted by moving it “about 50 feet further south” in the hopes of improving the “light of sight as much as we could,” he added. According to Lucas, the state DOT’s primary mission is to keep traffic moving -- albeit safely. The speed limit on Grant (Route 121) is 45 mph but the DOT won’t install stop signs simply to slow folks down if it feels the road can handle that speed. There has to have been a significant number of accidents at a particular spot before it takes action, Lucas said. Speed enforcement is up to local or state police, the DOT tells towns. There’s a lot of territory to cover and officers can’t be everywhere at once, town officials contend. Then there’s the matter of topography. “There is a serious line of sight issue going south/west on Route 121 travelling towards Lewisboro and, quite frankly, while 121 can handle the traffic speed it is not conducive to a safe intersection,” Lucas insisted. The DOT said last week that it has gathered data and that a traffic study is “underway” for the Grant/Hawley/June intersection. It is reviewing the most recently available crash history, traffic volume counts, roadway conditions, and vehicle speeds, according to DOT spokesperson Heather Pillsworth. The study is expected to be completed by this fall. ANOTHER PROBLEM INTERSECTION North Salem’s other problem intersection – Hardscrabble Road, Daniel Road, and Fields Lane – isn’t under the state’s direct control. However, Hardscrabble (Route 138) is a county road. County roads that are constructed or approved by Albany become the state DOT’s responsibility to maintain. Fields and Daniel are town roads. Commercial development happening on Fields Lane, which crosses over the border into Putnam County, has the potential to increase traffic woes too. Last month, Lucas wrote to Gayle Katzman, an engineer with Westchester County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation, about a major warehouse project planned on Fields Lane in the town of Southeast. He said that neither he nor North Salem Planning Board chair Cynthia Curtis had received any SEQRA documents when Southeast declared itself the lead agency. And it didn’t appear that Westchester itself was ever formally noticed, Lucas noted, adding that the project may add 120 vehicles a day – many likely to be tractor-trailers – to Fields Lane. “We have people in our town asking for traffic lights to control the intersection which is getting worse every year.  It is getting more complex as it is also the intersection of Exit 8 northbound and has become a shortcut for people who are trying to bypass the I-84/684 interchange,” Lucas told Katzman in an Aug. 4 email. The traffic study done for the warehouse project suggested that residents of a housing development in the immediate vicinity not make left hand turns onto Hardscrabble Road during certain hours of the day. That’s “not going to work,” Lucas emphasized. Southeast, also concerned about the impact on intersection, and North Salem are hoping to get some answers from the state DOT Asked if the county would be interested in getting involved, Katzman thanked Lucas for “reaching out” and said her department would like to be invited to future meetings. BACKUPS, APPS BLAMED Interstate 684’s Exit 8 gets lots of use, not only by commuters seeking side roads in order to avoid the highway during rush hour and seasonal visitors bound for the orchards, but by locals running the usual errands, such as filling up at the new gas station, or ferrying the kiddos to sports practice at the town park on Sunset Drive. Exit 7 in Purdys also suffers from similar congestion problems. Frustrated local officials blame the backups on I-684’s Exit 9E, which links up with I-84 in Connecticut. The DOT has tried to fix the problem, but it only seems to be getting worse, they claim. They also trace the uptick in traffic to the launch of Waze, a free turn-by-turn GPS navigation app that provides real-time traffic updates, in 2009. “North Salem was never on the map 20 years ago,” said police Chief Thomas Howley. “Now everyone uses Waze, which tells you the fastest way to go.” Any time after 4 p.m., there’s a “steady stream” of drivers getting off I-684 and using Fields Lane or Daniel Road to go north or south, he added. It makes it nearly impossible for folks on the side roads to safely get onto Hardscrabble Road, which links up with Route 22 to the west and June Road to the east. “It’s ridiculous the amount of traffic we get because of the poor engineering of Exit 9E,” Howley said. Folks going back home to Connecticut get off at Exit 8 in Croton Falls, travel from Hardscrabble to June and then cross Grant onto Hawley. From there, they take more winding backroads to Route 35 and then head on east to Connecticut. 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Thursday, September 21, 2023 North Salem News – Page 7 children to put their skills to the test and see what it’s like performing firefighting tasks. The department will also be offering fire truck rides, pumpkin painting, a kids relay course, CPR training, airbag demonstrations, and more. Lastly, the CFFD is lucky enough to have Nico join in this year. Nico is the horse that CFFD and mutual aid companies rescued in January! 3rd Annual Crossroads Plaza Halloween Party Friday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. Featuring Trunk or Treat! Kids are welcome to wear their costumes and spooky masks and collect treats from each decorated trunk! Sponsored by Keller Williams Realty partners. To be held at Crossroads Plaza, located at 57 Route 6 in Baldwin Place. Oktoberfest Fundraiser for Ruth Keeler Memorial Library Saturday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 10 p.m. Celebrate the fun of Oktoberfest while supporting the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library. Dive into authentic German food, enjoy the lively tunes, partake in games, and enter the raffle to win some exciting prizes.  Free raffle ticket for those who bring a stein or come in costume!  Tickets are only $75 per person! And guess what? Kids under 12 eat FREE It’s a fun, family-friendly event you don’t want to miss. To be held at 30 Lakeview Road in North Salem. This event is generously hosted by Mary Cate and Larry Devey. Highlights include delicious food, beer, and wine, fun-filled games, and an exciting raffle! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ruth keelermemoriallibrary.org North Salem Candidate Forum Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Sponsored and moderated by The League of Women Voters. Hear from North Salem Town Board candidates Elizabeth Almeyda, Katherine Daniels, and Brent Golisano. To be held at Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, located at 276 Titicus Road. For more information, visit www. lwvnew.org Tai Chi and Chi Gong Classes Master Ron Statler will be offering new classes to the community of North Salem. First on the list is Tai Chi and Chi Gong. Tai Chi and Chi gong are wonderful health exercises for any age. Historically, they have been used to treat a host of health problems, including circulation and nervous disorders, muscle injuries, arthritis and even asthma. Because both Tai Chi & Chi Gong include meditation, they help people manage stress and relax. Come learn the “Art of Tai Chi” and give yourself the gift of a lifetime! Classes will be held at Union Hall Dance & Yoga Studio located at 2 Keeler Lane in North Salem, with a lunchtime class at 12 p.m. For more information call 203-470-2441 or email at Healing [email protected]. A Message from Braver Angels Braver Angels will be showing a documentary called “Better Angels: Reuniting America.” Braver Angels is a national grass roots organization which has been doing workshops, debates, and speaking engagements around America.  The 50-minute documentary and discussion will be highlighting the genesis of Braver Angels and will be showing moments BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Muscoot Farm is expanding its offerings to include preschoolers, county parks officials announced earlier this month. The 777-acre, early 1900s interpretive farm is launching its Early Learners Program for children from 3 ½ to 5 years old next month. It will utilize the farm and natural areas to allow participants to develop mentally, socially, and physically through exploration, free play, themed activities, crafts, baking, science, art, and more. Sessions are 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The program runs from Monday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Dec. 22. There will be no classes on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 24. The fee is $1,050. Registration is now open. “Muscoot Farm provides many purposes to our community and education is the most important,” County Executive George Latimer said last week. “Youngsters will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a unique, natural setting.” Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor agreed. “I’m thrilled they are expanding their programming to include preschoolers,” she said. Muscoot Farm is located at 51 Route 100 in Katonah. For more information, visit www.muscoot farm.org or call (914) 864-7286. Muscoot Farm announces early learners program ROCK FROM PAGE 5 SEE ROCK PAGE 18 NO NEWS... 1. Clip the short form on the page 2. Fill out the information. 3. Mail it to P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, NY 10541 4. Or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com 5. Or Scan our QR Code to Subscribe. We need you to subscribe. 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Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, September 21, 2023 Although not devoutly religious, I have always found comfort from the “Serenity Prayer.” It reads, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” As I watch the current situation in the race for the presidency, I rely on the part about accepting things I cannot change a lot these days. Whatever is going to happen is beyond my control. The two current heavy favorites on both sides, if they make it to the starting line – or is it the finish line – will provide the least popular choice in our history. As it stands now, I don’t have a dog in the fight, so I can watch from the sidelines and wonder what lies ahead. As a Jets fan, practiced in heartbreak, I know what it’s like to watch helplessly from the sidelines as disappointment unfolds. Grabbing my popcorn and sitting down to watch the GOP debate recently, I was hoping to see a thoughtful back and forth about policy and the plans that each of the eight candidates had for the country, should they prevail. Instead, the free-for-all of zingers and insults reminded me of the food fight scene from “Animal House,” complete with hooting and hollering from a raucous partisan crowd. Manners and civil discourse were in short supply. It was not a confidence builder for the months ahead. Can’t the parties, campaigns or the networks do better? They used to teach debating skills in middle school. Doesn’t anybody have an old rule book? If they ask me, and I’m sure they will, I have a few ideas for ground rules in no particular order. First, get rid of the crowd. They add nothing to the presentation. Audience members are always asked to refrain from clapping or cheering by moderators, but that never happens. Candidates play to the crowd instead of the millions at home trying to figure out who to support. Second, everyone on the stage gets equal time. As it is now, the biggest bully or loudmouth hogs the most time. Third, enforce the time limits for opening statements, closing statements and rebuttals. Candidates blow through the stop signs like they are not there, without consequences. How about turning off the mic when time is up? That would change behavior. Fourth, no interrupting. The moderators always lose control when the interrupting starts. The most recent debate was no better or worse than what we have seen in the past, which is a shame. Sadly, the chaos and lack of manners has a spillover effect in our everyday conversations. The presidential debates should set an example for society not to play to its worst instincts. As a candidate for office in my town, I am an advocate for as many local forums and debates as possible. It’s the only way voters can learn about the candidates’ qualifications and their vision for the town. It also helps the community get up to speed on what the issues are and provide feedback on what they want for their community. Producing these forums should be a responsibility of local community organizations like chambers of commerce, historical societies, or others, in collaboration with press outlets. As important as these debates are to picking a candidate, we could be heading for a debate-less presidential sweepstakes since neither candidate has stepped onto a debate stage thus far and it looks like neither will. If both make it to next year’s race, what is to keep them from dodging the debate stage then too? There needs to be more debate, not less, and it needs to be civil. We should demand no less. Seeking serenity in political chaos A plea for civil debates DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT When traveling overseas, it can take a while to get used to things like currency conversion, language (remember, you’re the one with the accent, not them), food, dress and sundry other native customs with which you’re unaccustomed. In Greece – which Elyse, our daughter Elissa and I visited in August – the hardest thing to get used to also is the hardest to write about without being indelicate, so let me give it a shot. You know those perforated sheets on a roll in the “water closet” (WC, as it’s known over there)? You know what you do with them after you’ve done your biological duty? Not so fast in Greece! There are ubiquitous reminders – in the airport, the hotel, restaurants – exhorting you not to flush those soiled sheets. Instead, the spent squares of tissue paper are to be deposited in the wastebasket. Feels a little weird, sure, but as they say, when in Greece …. It took about, oh, a week on our Grecian sojourn to get in the groove, so to speak, of reflexively putting the paper in the acceptable receptacle. But, truth to tell, once back home, and able to return to our red-white-and-blue regimen of personal cleanliness, I was flush with relief. Ferry Cross the Aegean Our trip also was notable for the pleasant surprise that greeted us when we boarded the Sea Jets ferry for the fivehour ride across the Aegean to Santorini from Athens. This wasn’t the Staten Island or Ossining-to-Haverstraw type of ferry we know here. The Sea Jets conveyance seats 1,200, and is equipped with recliner lounge seats and a wellstocked snack bar – a distinctly Ode on a Grecian sojourn Learning to pronounce ‘gyro’ and what not to flush  BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEE APARPAGE 9

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Of the three we visited (Crete was the third), Mykonos may have been the most memorable, as you might expect from its nickname of “party island.”   Mykonos’s so-called beach clubs host hard partyers strutting their stuff on the sand until well past midnight, at which point the non-stop Bacchanalia segues to one of the hot-to-trot dance clubs that disco till dawn. Elyse and I were asleep long before a gregarious American travel agent we had met on a Santorini catamaran sunset cruise – and who now also was in Mykonos with his clients – texted our daughter Elissa, inviting us to join them at a dance club where he had just paparazzo’d a photo of actress Demi Moore enjoying the high life. Bumper Cars Mykonos also is known for the Keystone Cops free-wheeling chaos of its traffic. The streets are two-way, albeit the width of our one-way roads. For added fun, there are no traffic signals, and there are ATVs aplenty clogging the streets – driven by young tourists clearly not used to operating one. It makes you nostalgic for Coney Island bumper cars. When we were checking in to our Mykonos hotel, Palladium, the concierge had a strong recommendation for which restaurant to avoid like the plague – the world-infamous DK Oyster. This is an eatery that doesn’t need no stinking menus, the better to charge laughably outrageous prices, like $30 for a single oyster. There’s little to laugh about, though, when the bill comes and a very light meal just set you back $1,000 or more. A couple days after we were back in the states, the New York Post ran an article about this rip-off restaurant of ill repute that inexplicably stays in business with impunity. Needless to say, we greatly enjoyed not eating there.   Uber-Honest Cabbies At the other end of the ethical scale were a couple of uber-honest taxi drivers. In Mykonos, when I tipped our driver, he insistently would not accept it. In Crete, on a trip to the beach by herself, Elissa thought the driver said the fare was 20 euro. After she exited, he got out before she disappeared to tell her it was 12 euro and promptly gave her the change. (Just like any NYC cabbie would do, right?) Some things don’t change, though, regardless where in the world you happen to be. As we embarked on our walking tour of the Acropolis in Athens, with our docent spinning finely-detailed histories of the ancient site, one oblivious gent was chattering incessantly on his cellphone, competing for our ears with the tour guide. After disapproving glances were cast his way, the man got the message and behaved himself the rest of the steep ascent to the Parthenon. Perhaps he did not want to tempt the Greek gods surveilling us. (On one of our ferries, I couldn’t help but call out someone who also thought nothing of putting their cellphone’s sound on speaker mode so we all could enjoy it.) You Say Gyro, I Say Yeero Shortly after returning home, I lunched with some actor friends at the popular Pappous Greek Kitchen in Yorktown. The table teased me how the dishes we were about to consume wouldn’t compare to the authentic versions I chowed down in Greece. Not true, I said. The food we had over there was OK, but, to our taste at least, not exceptional. One of the things I like about Pappous, I told them, is that their menu phonetically spells the proper pronunciation of gyro (which is “yeero”). Just as I noted that, our server delivered my plate by saying, “Here is your jigh-ro.”   Another fun fact is that we were told the only two meats in Greece that can be ordered in a “yee-ro” are pork and chicken. Turns out the lamb version, according to our server in a Mykonos restaurant, is an American variation, but in Greece, said she, it’s Greek to them. The truth is that no matter which filling is inside the pita or how you say it, it’s still a beautiful thing. As Keats wrote …   “Beauty is truth, truth beauty – that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” Bruce Apar is a writer, community volunteer and actor. He can be seen on stage weekends through Oct. 7 at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack (Rockland County) as Professor Van Helsing in Dracula. For more information, contact him at 914-275-6887 (text or voice) or email [email protected]. APAR FROM PAGE 8 PHOTO COURTESY OF BRUCE APAR Apar family at highest point on the Greek island of Santorini.

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What separates us Katherine Daniels is a non-partisan leader Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of Katherine Daniels’ bid for re-election to the North Salem Town Board.   In the three years since Daniels was elected, she has accomplished the initial goals that she created when she first ran for this office. She formed and leads a committee to address climate change. She and her team created a climate action plan and earned bronze status for the town under the New York State Climate Smart Communities program, making us eligible for funding to support our climate goals. She also formed and leads a committee to address long range capital planning. She and her team have completed a capital asset inventory and a building condition survey and are in the process of creating our first formal long range capital plan.   But that isn’t all. Daniels has worked closely with the Town Board to make improvements to our financial management procedures through the use of technology. In conjunction with the town’s professional staff, she took a lead role in the identification and review of technology that will help us be better stewards of the town; the board followed her recommendation to implement this technology. One of the things that sets Daniels apart is her proven commitment to leadership in public service. Among other things, she served as a trustee of the North Salem Central School District from 2006 to 2019, four of those years as president. She was a trustee of the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library. She has been a dedicated member of St. James Episcopal Church for decades and is a past vestry member. Daniels is an avid equestrian and has served on the board of the North Salem Bridle Trails Association since she first moved to town 27 years ago; currently, she is co-president.   Daniels is also a long-time supporter of the North Salem Open Land Foundation. She is an EMT with the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps. She served on North Salem’s Comprehensive Planning Committee between 2008 and 2011 and was a member of the North Salem Energy Advisory Panel.   There is no question that Daniels is committed to serving this town, preserving its natural beauty and making decisions that are well planned and fiscally responsible. Anyone can make these claims; through her sweat equity, Daniels has earned the right to make these claims. She walks the walk. Daniels’ Town Board service has been highly effective and collaborative; she works in a non-partisan manner for the betterment of everyone in North Salem. This is indisputable; the public record has plentiful comments from Town Board members of both parties on how effectively we are able to work together. Because of her professional, industrious and cooperative work ethic, Daniels is a major contributor to this desirable result. I will be voting for Katherine Daniels on Nov. 7, and I encourage everyone to do the same.   -Martin C. Aronchick North Salem Town Councilman In support of Golisano and Dr. Almeyda Dear Editor, I am writing to express my wholehearted support for the re-election of Brent Golisano to the North Salem Town Board. Brent’s unwavering commitment to our community, his exemplary record of service, and his dedication to preserving the values that make North Salem exceptional, make him the ideal candidate for this important role. Golisano, a longtime resident, has consistently demonstrated his dedication to our town through his involvement in various community and civic activities. His background as a lawyer and his extensive experience in public service, have equipped him with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively address the complex issues facing our town. His current position as a trial attorney with a large, multinational insurance company highlights his ability to navigate legal complexities, a valuable skill for any public servant. Brent’s dedication extends beyond his professional life, as he also volunteers as a Merit Badge counselor for the Boy Scouts of America, imparting valuable life lessons to the next generation. Golisano’s decision to seek re-election is a testament to his genuine desire to continue working diligently to improve North Salem for all its residents. He has been an integral part of several important initiatives in our town, which demonstrates his comprehensive approach to town governance. His priorities, which include maintaining North Salem’s character and integrity, providing essential services, keeping taxes low, fostering a businessfriendly environment, and strengthening our community, are in perfect alignment with the values we hold dear. His commitment to fiscal responsibility and family values, coupled with his high ethical standards, make him a candidate we can trust to lead North Salem towards a prosperous future. As a resident in the North Salem school district, this is very important to me. I also support Dr. Elizabeth Almeyda, who is running for Town Board to help preserve the rural character of our town. There are persistent forces that LETTERS SEE LETTERSPAGE 11

Thursday, September 21, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11 are working against that, and she believes we must all be vigilant to preserve what we have in North Salem. I encourage all my North Salem neighbors to support both Golisano and Almeyda, and cast their two civic votes on Election Day in their favor. - Dr. Melissa Sarno Vails Grove In support for Katherine Daniels for Town Board Dear Editor, I write in support of Katherine Daniels for re-election to the North Salem Town Board. Working as a consensus builder with the Town Board, she has accomplished an incredible track record because she is a team player with her four colleagues. Through her leadership and at the behest of the Town Board, she initiated new municipal efforts in climate action, fiscal planning and governance. I will focus on her environmental record, as I am delighted to experience Daniels’ commitment to our well-being at an individual, community, and even global level, as we do our part to recognize the fragility of Mother Earth. In fact, it’s phenomenal what she has steadfastly undertaken in her three-year term so far. I’ve observed this first-hand as a member of the Town’s Conservation Advisory Council and as a member of the Climate Smart Leadership team, which she convened and is leading with grace and dedication. We all recognize North Salem as a special place to live due to its natural, rural beauty. Due to Daniels’ leadership, our town’s government, homes and businesses are making great strides toward energy efficiency and sustainability. Thanks to Daniels, we have a climate action plan! As a lawyer, she has the abilities to cut through red tape and get things done. Now North Salem has become a real leader in climate mitigation strategies, joining the ranks of Bedford and other towns that are on the cutting edge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a cleaner, more energy efficient economy. With Daniels on the Town Board, North Salem has received grants, which will help to install electric vehicle chargers, update aging infrastructure and help improve water quality. Daniels promotes composting, waste reduction and recycling and supports efforts to preserve North Salem’s wetlands, woodlands and open space. Why would we not re-elect Katherine Daniels? I thank her for all she has done to protect the environment in the three years she has served on the Town Board. Let’s keep up the momentum. I encourage you to vote for Daniels on the Democratic or Balanced Rock line on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Godspeed North Salem! -Pam Pooley North Salem LETTERS FROM PAGE 10 Happily Ever After If you care deeply about our country If you are heartsick about the hostility tearing the U.S. apart If you believe America’s best days can lie ahead IF YOU WANT TO TAKE ACTION TO HELP BRING US TOGETHER Stay for a post-film discussion with ambassadors for Braver Angels. Learn about ways you can get involved to help reduce the political polarization that threatens our nation. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Route 139 & Reis Park Somers, NY 10589 Somers Library In a small rustbelt town in 2017, a group of Democrat-leaning voters and Republican-leaning voters met to honestly talk and listen to each other, reaching understanding and empathy after initial skepticism, and even forming friendships with people on the other side of the aisle. Join us for a 50-minute film about a transformative workshop that YOU can participate in.

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rsday, September 21, 2023 Page 13 The community gathered on Monday, September 11 for a remembrance ceremony at the Croton Falls Fire Department on Titicus Road. Inclement weather forced the event to be held indoors, but the rain could do little to lessen the impact of the community honoring those who were lost 22 years ago. Providing remarks was the fire district’s chaplain, Pastor Timothy Wagner of the Croton Falls Community Church. Pastor Wagner spoke about his experiences volunteering at Ground Zero in the days following the 2001 terrorist attacks, and also offered a message of hope to those in attendance. “Each of us has today,” said Wagner. “We can take what we’ve experienced and make the world a better place. We need to use our memories to forge a better tomorrow.” North Salem community gathers on September 11 PHOTOS: TOM WALOGORSKY

Page 14 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, September 21, 2023 WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? TO ADVERTISE WITH US, CALL BRETT FREEMAN AT (845) 208-8151 “We couldn’t imagine our business without it. Halston’s people are fabulous to work with; our advertising in Halston papers has given us considerable name recognition for our office and our agents and has driven traffic to our web site.” ~Zef Camaj Branch Manager / Houlihan Lawrence Yorktown Editor’s Note: All of us at Halston Media wish Jim a wonderful birthday. We sincerely appreciate your insightful contributions to our newspapers. At the risk of appearing self-indulgent, I planned to mark my 75th birthday, which I will celebrate on Sept. 22nd, by writing a column on birthdays. When preparing my special column, I wasn’t quite sure how to approach it. The first question that popped into my mind was: Why do we celebrate birthdays? One of the primary reasons is the belief in the importance of life and its milestones. Birthdays not only honor the celebrant, but also highlight the importance of life. Birthdays bring people together, allowing family and friends to show their love, appreciation and support for individuals commemorating their special day. It is a time when loved ones gather, often sharing meals, giving gifts and creating lasting memories. The result is a strengthening of social bonds and a sense of belonging and interconnectedness. It also can tell you how many of your Facebook friends really pay attention. But you know all this. Maybe I should ask a different question. Let’s try: How do different cultures acknowledge birthdays? In Mexico, birthdays are often celebrated with a piñata, a colorful container filled with sweets and treats. The birthday person wears a blindfold and tries to smash open the piñata with a stick, while others sing and cheer. This reminds me of the process I embrace while writing these columns. In India, people visit temples or perform puja (worship) at home to seek blessings and prosperity for the birthday celebrant. Sounds wonderful, but it is not my cup of tea. In South Korea, a child’s first birthday, known as Doljanchi, is a significant event. The youngster is presented objects symbolizing various professions. The object the child selects is believed to indicate the child’s future career path. I wonder what I would have selected. In Jamaica, traditional birthday bumps are practiced. The birthday person is lifted in the air and then gently bumped on the ground. Typically, the number of times corresponds to the celebrant’s age. This sounds like the beginning of a civil lawsuit if you ask me. In China, large celebrations are reserved for the 60th and 80th birthdays. Your special day introduces a new phase of your life. On your day, you must eat long noodles and red eggs. That seems to leave me out. I am not yet 80 and red eggs frighten me. After looking at the whys and how we celebrate birthdays, I am left feeling incomplete. I finally stumbled on the most important question I would like to share: What have we learned during our precious time on this planet? For me, the answer to that question became clear after reading the recent obituary of songwriter and singer Ray Hildebrand. Let me explain. In 1962, Ray was a college student at Howard Payne College when, while living in the school’s gymnasium to save money, he began writing songs to earn a little cash. A friend asked him to write a song to win over a girlfriend named Paula. He wrote a song with rather simple lyrics directed to Paula. When another college buddy heard it, he insisted that the song include Paula’s reply, turning the whole enterprise into a conversation. Then, on a local 15-minute radio show, Ray and the show’s host, Jill Jackson, sang the song for the first time. The results were electric. Within weeks, Mercury records bought the rights. By February 1963, the record topped the charts. I first heard “Hey Paula” when I was 14. It was the first song that really moved me. Its lyrics are not clever or profound, but its deep love and simplicity struck a chord in me that continues to this day. “Hey, hey Paula, I want to marry you. Hey, hey Paula, No one else will ever do.” Ray Hildebrand’s unpretentious song taught me that sometimes the solutions we seek are right under our noses. I’ve seen a lot over my time. I’ve tried to reflect on all I’ve experienced and make sense of this adventure we call life. Connecting the dots often has been daunting. I’ve shared many of my attempts to do exactly that with you in these columns. But if you force me to put into a few sentences the most important lessons I’ve learned, the answer, like Ray’s song, is rather straightforward and simple: Always choose compassion. By choosing compassion, we acknowledge the inherent worth and dignity of every individual, regardless of background or circumstance. This allows us to treat others with kindness and respect and promote fairness, equality and justice in our interactions. Compassion helps us overcome biases and prejudices, leading to more inclusive and accepting communities. Embrace understanding. When we seek to understand others, we are willing to listen and learn from their experiences and viewpoints. This helps bridge the gap in communication. It promotes acceptance and tolerance. The result is healthier relationships and a more inclusive and diverse society. Practice empathy and kindness. When we empathize with others, we can put ourselves in their shoes. A recent internet post put it this way: “We are not all in the same boat, we are in the same storm. Some of us are in yachts, some are in canoes, and some are drowning. All we can do is live a life of kindness and try to help as many people as possible.” I couldn’t agree more. Finally, and most importantly, always foster love. It sounds trite, but today we are surrounded by voices promoting anger, hate, resentment, rage and conflict. It is tempting to see someone different than yourself as “the other.” But they are not. It is only by chance that their lot is different than yours. Choosing love breaks the My Diamond Jubilee JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANOPAGE 15

Thursday, September 21, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 15 Dear Dr. Linda, Joey’s a senior and is going to take the SAT for the third time. If his scores aren’t better than the last two times, he won’t likely get into a good college. He’s got an 86 GPA and his SAT scores are average. My wife and I went to community colleges and then both got our bachelor’s degree later on by going to school part-time. We don’t want Joey to have to go through that. We want him to go to a good college from freshman year on. How do you get a good kid with average scores into a good college? -Phil Dear Phil, First step is to define a “good college.” When parents tell me that they want their child to go to a good college, I always ask a few questions. A good college for one child may not be a good college for another. It basically boils down to the parents’ particular value system, the child’s unique needs and family finances. For some parents, a good college means that their child is surrounded by other students who are bright and innovative. For other parents, a good college means that it has a dedicated faculty that is available 24/7. For still others, a good college is one that prepares their child for a career. And for some parents, the only good college is the one they graduated from. The definition of a “good” college is obviously subjective. We all establish opinions about different colleges based on ratings in college books, articles we’ve read, opinions of college counselors, depictions of them in popular culture, recommendations from friends and family, ratings in periodicals and the colleges our family has attended. However, what is truly “good” for your child depends on his or her particular needs and aspirations. In other words, once you have zeroed in on what you think is a good college, be sure that it is a good match for Joey. Be sure that it is not for your self-importance. Be sure that your child would love attending the school. Be sure that your child would be receiving the education he or she deserves. Take some time and think about it. Then fill in this questionnaire. Circle the number of the statements that are important to you. Questionnaire: What’s a Good College? A good college to me means: 1. It will help my child find the perfect career. 2. It will offer many experiences that my child would not have been exposed to without attending that college. 3. It is one of the most prestigious colleges or universities in the world. 4. My child will be more prepared than others to secure a job in a top firm. 5. My child will get into a good graduate law or medical school. 6. It will provide my child with unlimited opportunities after graduation. 7. It offers a variety of courses that my child can choose from to become an educated member of society. 8. I will be proud that my child graduated from that college or university. Finally, as with everything in life, keep college in perspective and don’t become obsessed with one in particular. Be sure to consider other colleges that you would not have thought about. One of those other schools may be the perfect college for your child, and it will suddenly be redefined as a good college because your good kid can get into it. Remember, too, that if for any reason Joey attends a college and it is not fulfilling his needs and goals, he will always have the option to transfer. Although you may wish that your situation had been different, your experiences taught you invaluable things. There are “good colleges” everywhere. Listen to Joey and look around to see where he would want to go and why he thinks that would be a better match. Remember, college is a stepping stone to a job or even a lifelong career and when you apply for that first job, it doesn’t matter where you began going to college. What matters is where you finish. -Dr. Linda Dr. Linda, along with her husband, Dr. Al, own Strong Learning Tutoring and Test Prep serving Westchester and Putnam Counties for over 40 years. Strong Learning tutors students K-12 in any subject, in person or remotely. Drs. Linda and Al are also the authors of “Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids” available on Amazon and at stronglearning.com.   Just what is a good college? DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING cycle of hate and opens the door to reconciliation, forgiveness and growth. Seeing the good in everyone promotes qualities such as patience, kindness and acceptance, which enhance our own mental health and overall happiness. But enough preaching! I celebrate my birthday humbly and with gratitude. I am humbled by how much I don’t know and by the long road I must still travel to become the person I want to be. I am appreciative of the present moment and the beauty of life. 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Sports Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, September 21, 2023 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR Rainy weather continued to play havoc with the schedule in Tiger town, but North Salem teams were still ready for action this week. As they began to find their footing, several squads racked up their first wins of the fall, and will look to maintain that momentum down the stretch. VOLLEYBALL Blind Brook 3, North Salem 0 Monday, Sept. 11 The Tigers took the loss at home to open the week, 6-25, 15-25, 16-25. Addy Moia (3 kills, 5 digs, 2 aces), Jess Mulaj (2 kills, 5 digs), Izzy Halstead (4 assists, 4 digs, 2 aces), and Lauren Ndreu (1 kill, 2 blocks) all played strong for North Salem. North Salem 3, Haldane 0 Wednesday, Sept. 13 The squad went on the road and picked up the first win of the season with a sweep of the Blue Devils, 25-17, 25-18, 25-16. Moia (6 kills, 11 digs, 1 ace, 1 assist) and Halstead (9 assists, 5 digs, 4 aces) once again powered the Tigers, with Ally Maza adding 3 kills and 8 digs. Putnam Valley 3, North Salem 0 Thursday, Sept. 14 The Tigers couldn’t keep the momentum going the following day, instead being on the receiving end of a Putnam Valley sweep 12-25, 9-25, 16-25. Maza (1 kill, 1 assist, 2 aces, 6 digs), Halstead (3 kills, 5 assists, 5 digs) and Mulaj (3 kills, 5 digs) all played hard in the loss. BOYS SOCCER North Salem 1, Putnam Valley 0 Wednesday, Sept. 13 North Salem came out on top in a hard-fought Tiger tussle against Putnam Valley at home. After being knotted 0-0 at the half, sophomore Aidan Santis broke through with a goal 35 minutes into the second off an assist from Max Cotrone. George Naber had 4 saves on the night. The Tigers benefitted from strong midfield play by Cotrone and senior Tommy Coughlan, bringing the squad’s overall record to 1-2 on the season. FIELD HOCKEY North Salem 1, Bronxville 0 Wednesday, Sept. 13 After several weather-related delays, the Tigers were finally able to open their season against Bronxville. The offense kicked into gear immediately, and North Salem took the lead two minutes in on a goal by Sophia Aversano with an assist from Anna Fetterolf. The squad kept the pressure on from there, outshooting the Broncos 14-2 in the first half. Allegra Delli Carpini and Sascha Wallos split keeper duties to keep Bronxville scoreless and seal the win. North Salem 1, Panas 0 Friday, Sept. 15 Molly Videla netted the game winner for the Tigers off an assist from Brady Ellicott. GIRLS SOCCER Westlake 2, North Salem 1 Thursday, Sept. 14 Tiger teams notch first wins for the season Addela Florentino ready at the net. Avery Schoenberg serves against Blind Brook North Salem getting ready to square off against Blind Brook PHOTOS: TOM WALOGORSKY Co-captain Izzy Halstead will provide leadership for the team this season. Tigers volleyball racked up their first win of the season against Haldane on Sept. 13. VARSITY ROUNDUP

Thursday, September 21, 2023 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 17 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Type of cat 6. Weaponry 10. Western Christian Church service 14. Significant eruption of pustules 15. Baltic nation 17. Start of American holiday season 19. Unhappy 20. Maintains possession of 21. Metrical foot of one long and three short syllables 22. Mountain pass 23. Vestments 24. Type of dish 26. Escaped quickly 29. Zoroastrian concept of holy fire 31. Wings 32. Political action committee 34. Touches lightly 35. Stood back from 37. Philippine Island 38. Popular winter activity 39. Type of amine 40. Small freshwater duck 41. Filled with love 43. Without (French) 45. Vetch 46. Swiss river 47. Describes a sound 49. Sign language 50. Hair product 53. Have surgery 57. Quality of being imaginary 58. Far-right German party 59. Drove 60. Former French coin of low value 61. Hard, durable timbers CLUES DOWN 1. Body art 2. Middle East military title 3. Actor Pitt 4. Container 5. Speak incessantly 6. Relating to algae 7. Jacob __, journalist 8. Rock TV channel 9. Boat’s cargo 10. Most wise 11. Within 12. Chinese industrial city 13. Scotland’s longest river 16. Not capable 18. Footwear 22. Savings account 23. Capable 24. Vaccine developer 25. Tax collector 27. Fencing swords 28. Native religion in China 29. Promotional materials 30. A shot in a film production 31. Afflict in mind or body 33. A passage with access only at one end 35. Breathing devices 36. Employ for wages 37. Kids’ TV channel (abbr.) 39. Popular Boston song 42. Made amends 43. Selling at specially reduced prices 44. Atomic #18 46. With fireplace residue 47. Unleavened cornbread 48. Draw out 49. Southwestern Alaska island 50. Where the Pyramids are 51. People of Nigeria 52. Smaller quantity 53. Destroy the inside of 54. City 55. Chivalrous figure (abbr.) 56. No (Scottish) September’s twilight sings the beginning of autumn’s embrace. The harvest season brings with it a medley of produce that bids goodbye to the sweltering heat and opens its arms to crisp breezes. As we stand at this crossroads of seasons, here is a recipe to bridge the gap – drawing inspiration from late summer produce and hinting at the comforting flavors of fall. Autumnal Apple and Squash Soup - 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed - 2 sweet apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled and chopped - 1 onion, diced - 2 cups vegetable broth - 1 cup apple cider - 1 tsp cinnamon - 1/2 tsp nutmeg - Salt and pepper to taste - Olive oil for sautéing - Fresh thyme for garnish Instructions 1. In a pot, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. 2. Add apples and squash. Cook for about 5 minutes. 3. Pour in vegetable broth and apple cider. Bring to a boil. 4. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until squash is tender. 5. Blend until smooth, return to the pot, and season with spices. 6. Serve hot, garnished with a sprig of thyme. Welcoming autumn with flavorful fare

Page 18 – North Salem News Thursday, September 21, 2023 from our signature workshop.  If you care about the future of our local, state and national government, then this documentary is for you. If you want our political parties to work together and find common ground, and get things done, please join us at Somers Library on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. Chavura Beth Chai Conducting services at the Lake Lincolndale Clubhouse, 11 Lake Shore Drive North, Lincolndale High Holiday Services Chavura Beth Chai, a nontraditional Jewish congregation without walls (except for the High Holidays, to accommodate a larger number of worshippers), invites the community to its services. Attendance is free. Rosh Hashanah services will begin on Friday evening, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. and Saturday morning, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. Yom Kippur services will begin on Sunday evening, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. and Monday morning, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. For more information about this unique congregation, visit www. chavurabethchai.org or call (973) 380-7995 and leave a message. North Salem Climate Smart Community Leadership Committee Ride and Drive Expo Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Climate Smart Community Leadership Committee will be co-sponsoring a Ride and Drive Expo with Bedford at John Jay Homestead. The event will feature today’s latest EV car models including the all-electric Hummer and the Rivian pick-up truck. There will be a fully electric Bee-Line transit bus, electric bikes, and local EV owners. 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Fee includes public skate before lesson. *Skate Rental not included. Adult Programs Men’s Basketball Coming Soon! Under 40 / Over 40. Dates & times TBA. $20 Fee. Ages for each group are just a suggestion, feel free to join whichever group works for your schedule. Fun & Games Fridays Bring your lunch and join friends and neighbors at this free program. Scrabble, Chess, Backgammon, Mahjong, and more! Organizers have everything you need to play but instruction is not provided. Email or call to reserve your spot. Drop-ins welcome! Fridays 11 a.m. -1 p.m. at the North Salem Community Center, Free. Until 12/15. TaiChi QiGong with Cheryl Aiello A gentle movement class for seniors, focusing on breath, body awareness, balance, and relaxation for better health. Accessible for all. Fridays 1:30 - 2:10 p.m. at the North Salem Community Center, $60 for 6 weeks. Until 10/6. Chakra Series Yoga with Healings by Liz Explore the different chakras from root to crown. 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Page 20 – North Salem News Thursday, September 21, 2023 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER “Behind Closed Doors,” the latest art show to take place at Coldwell Banker’s offices in the historic Bailey House has been getting “great reviews,” according to the real estate brokerage. “We are honored to host these talented artists and add to the culture of our Somers community,” said senior managing director Tammy Benkwitt after the opening in late July. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, the show runs through Sept. 28. The gallery will also be open to the public during the Celebrate Somers festivities on Saturday, Sept. 23, and will include a special poetry reading event beginning at 1 p.m. “Behind Closed Doors” features seven local artists. Jose Mendoza, a native of Puerto Rico, grew up in the South Bronx. He majored in advertising design in college and worked in the health care industry for more than 25 years as an art director. Mendoza took up painting 18 years ago and plans to carry on with the craft for the rest of his life, he says. Show curator and participant Frances Bregman Schultzberg has been teaching the exploration of arts and crafts for 40 years. She started as an easel painter, then moved on to pottery, sculpture, metalsmithing, jewelry making, and woodwork. Schultzberg has come back full circle, returning to her first love – painting. A student once asked her: “Why?” “My honest response was, it’s easier than getting a divorce,” she said. Artist Lynn Harrington’s works focus on “the interplay of light on objects and on human form.” “I strive to paint what it reveals, as well as what light conceals. I paint from life using north light - inspired by the quiet beauty in common household objects as well as in people,” she said. Harrington maintains a studio in Pound Ridge. She said to her, “painting, like prayer, is a form of communion with the ultimate Light, and with my deepest self.” Adelaide “Addie” Polito, a Somers resident since 1994, is deeply into mixed media and other craft/art projects. She loves “bold color and texture” and is open to experimenting with “almost all genres.” It is her first exhibition. “I hope you like them!” Polito said of her works. Leslie Bioux studied studio art with an emphasis on painting at SUNY Oswego. Coldwell Banker art show showcases local talent Adelaide Polito Fran Schulzberg PHOTOS COURTESY OF COLDWELL BANKER Lynn Harrington Jose Mendoza REGIONAL SEE ARTISTS PAGE 22 1 DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 10/31/2023. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or entry/patio door, get one (1) window or entry/patio door 40% off, and 12 months $0 money down, $0 monthly payments, 0% interest when you purchase four (4) or more windows or entry/patio doors between 6/25/2023 and 10/31/2023. 40% off windows and entry/patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or entry/patio door in the order. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. CA License CLSB #1050316. Central CA License #1096271. License #RCE-50303. OR License #198571. WA License #RENEWAP877BM. WA License# RENEWAW856K6. All other license numbers available upon request. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. "Renewal by Andersen" and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. © 2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. This was delivered via your local newspaper. RBA13228 Save on Windows and Doors! AND 40% OFF1 BUY ONE, GET ONE Interest accrues from the date of purchase but is waived if paid in full within 12 months. Minimum purchase of 4. $0 Money Down $0 Interest $0 Monthly Payments for 12 months1 866-944-1728 Call by October 31 for your FREE consultation.

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She loves to “create layers and textured surfaces.” Photographer Howard Robinson, now retired as a teacher, had a long career in the social work arena, according to his bio. He was a restaurant worker, a foster care caseworker, a clinical social worker in therapeutic nurseries, a therapist, and a research partner at the Fordham Center for Trauma Education. Robinson also worked as a global mental health consultant in China, Taiwan, Israel, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Rwanda. He says he has always had his camera by his side whenever he traveled. The Heritage Hills resident says he loves shooting landscapes in different countries “that capture something about the culture and life of the people who live there.” Illustrator, painter, and musician Julian Allen has been drawing since the age of 2. His works in pencil and charcoal were exhibited all over the lower Hudson Valley when he was in high school. Allen majored in painting and illustration at the Hartford Art School. 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