North Salem News 09.07.2023

BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 15 OPINION 8 SPORTS 14 9/11 Mobile Exhibit pg 3 NEVER FORGET NORTH SALEM’S ONLY WEEKLY NEWSPAPER MAILED TO EVERY HOME AND BUSINESS. VOL. 9 NO. 27 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER A garbage strike that briefly affected North Salem and Somers appears to be over, according to WIN Waste Innovations and local officials. Members of Teamsters Local 456 walked off the job and onto the picket lines on Monday and Tuesday last week. They were back on their appointed rounds early Wednesday morning following several rounds of negotiations between their union’s leadership and the refuse collection company. Union president Louis Picani confirmed that a tentative agreement had been reached but had “no further comment” on whether the rank and file had voted to ratify it. North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas updated residents and businesses in a social media post. Noting that the strike only involved WIN Waste’s operations out of Somers, he said the rest of the New Hampshirebased multi-state refuse business was “up and running.” That allowed it to bring in drivers from other locations to fill in. There were a few glitches. “Some of those other WIN Waste employees were working in town on Monday and Tuesday but quite frankly they just do not know the routes. Probably 60 percent of you got pickup over the last two days. The rest were missed. They will play catch-up the rest of this week,” Lucas said Wednesday. Somers Supervisor Rob Scorrano said his office had received phone calls Monday and Tuesday from a few residents upset that their refuse or recycling hadn’t yet been collected. Lucas, however, had to field multiple complaints from the public. One angry post on NorthSalemNYinfo’s Facebook page, suggested that the union had deliberately timed the strike so it would coincide with the Labor Day holiday and urged the town to cancel WIN Waste’s Garbage strike delays North Salem trash collection BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR Local wrestlers stepped onto the mat – and into the spotlight – during the filming of a movie at Ossining High School earlier this month. The production of the short film “Squeeze” took place over two lengthy days of shooting on Aug. 19 and 20. Based on true events, the movie tells the story of an autistic high school student who finds his place and gains confidence when he joins the high school wrestling team. To add an element of authenticity, producers recruited athletes from Section 1’s tight-knit wrestling community. “It was just amazing, we had 24 wrestlers all decked out, on the mat, and some of them actually wrestled in the film,” explained writer/producer Carrie Gibson. “We also had coaches from all over to make sure everything was just right, and then we had a group of 30 to 40 people from all of these different wrestling communities to create the crowd that we needed for the film.” Seeking to shoot on location in the Hudson Valley, Gibson was put in contact with Ossining’s varsity wrestling coach Tom Larm. Larm, who earned a producer credit for his advisory work on the film, had originally hoped that one of his former wrestlers might also land the lead role in “Squeeze.” “The thing that caught my eye was that they were looking for a high school wrestler to audition, and we had a graduating senior, Wrestlers from throughout Section 1 were able to join the production of “Squeeze.” PHOTO: CHRIS BALL Grapplers unite behind the scenes of SEE GARBAGE PAGE 3 SEE SQUEEZE PAGE 14 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 COLLEGE COUNSELING ACADEMIC PLANNING • CAREER COACHING (845) 628-0726 • www.guidedconsult.com 900 South Lake Blvd., Suite 8 • Mahopac, NY 10541 EMPOWERING students’ critical thinking skills through academic, career, and post-secondary planning. College List • Essay & Supplemental Writing Resume Development • Application Completion Obtain ONGOING SUPPORT For A Detailed Process. Contact us TODAY

Page 2 – North Salem News Thursday, September 7, 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. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected] Online Follow Us Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Salem News at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 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. Mt. Kisco Septemberfest 2023 Sept. 8 - 10 The Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Village of Mount Kisco, presents SeptemberFest 2023! Join in the fun on September 8, 9, and 10, for festivities including a full-sized carnival, food and beer court, live music, a street fair, and other surprises. Mark your calendars and be ready to enjoy the weekend. Fun for the whole family! For a full schedule of events, visit www.mtkiscochamber.com. 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 Recreation Dept Fall Programs Online Registration: www. northsalemny.org/recreation For questions, call 914-669- 5665 Youth Programs Preschool Sports Programs with US Sports Institute Multi-Sport and Lacrosse programs for 2–6-year-olds with US Sports Institute. Sunday mornings or Monday afternoons starting 9/11 at JB Park. $195 for 8 weeks. Me & You Yoga For children 2 to 4 years old and their grown-up! The benefits of yoga for children include Flexibility, Strength, and Coordination - Focus, Concentration, & Mindfulness - Relaxation, Inner Calm, Confidence - Self & Body Awareness. Mondays 10 - 10:45 a.m. at the North Salem Community Center. 2 FREE Intro classes 9/11 & 9/25. Fourclass series: 10/2-10/3, $40 for 4 weeks. 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Thursday, September 7, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 contract and create of sanitation department of its own. Some of the other area municipalities WIN Waste serves are Lewisboro, Katonah, Mahopac, Pound Ridge, and Yorktown. Somers was also breathing a sign of relief Wednesday. “I’m glad the two parties were able to come to a solution,” said Scorrano, adding that he hoped WIN Waste customers “will have peace of mind knowing that their stuff will all be gone by the end of the week.” Calling the work stoppage “unexpected,” WIN Waste spokesperson Mary Urban said Wednesday, Aug. 30, that the New Hampshire-based company did everything it could to make sure that customers were “as minimally impacted as possible” during its “good faith negotiations” with the union’s leadership. “On Monday and Tuesday, we prioritized service areas based on the personnel we had available, the equipment in which they specialize, and our most dense routes so we could service the maximum number of customers,” the company explained in a statement. Those customers it couldn’t get to on those two days were “informed that all of their trash or recycling would be picked up the following week while our remaining customers for the week were services on their normal schedule,” it added. “We’re very pleased that all our teammates are back to work today, and we can once again provide great service to our customers,” WIN Waste said Wednesday. “A tentative agreement with union leadership was reached last evening, and we are glad to be back to our regular operations. “ Acknowledging that the contract still must be ratified, Urban said Wednesday afternoon that WIN Waste was feeling “encouraged” that it will happen. In 2021, Stamford-based City Carting & Recycling and Wheelabrator Technologies got together and rebranded themselves as WIN Waste Innovations. The latter operates a waste-to-energy facility in Peekskill. WIN Waste’s director of market development, Anthony Farina, sent the following note to Lucas Wednesday. “We’re operating with a full crew; work stoppage is over. Plan to have normal scheduled service from this day on. Regular drivers are back on those routes and working to get everything off the street this week,” he wrote, adding that he had “full confidence they will get it done.” Farina also thanked folks for their “patience.” GARBAGE FROM PAGE 1 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER The Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s 9/11 NEVER FORGET mobile exhibit has arrived at the Green Street Firehouse in Mount Kisco and will be open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 9. The firehouse is located at 29 Green St. The 83-foot-long tractor trailer transforms into a 1,100-square-foot space that features artifacts from the World Trade Center, such as steel and aluminum façade, items found in the rubble after the Twin Towers collapsed, and radio transmissions from first responders. It also provides information about the attack at the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania that same day. There will also be guided tours conducted by FDNY firefighters who risked their lives to save others at the site of deadliest terrorist attack in American history. The first responders will share their stories about what happened that fateful day and the days that followed, “bringing history to life for those who were born after Sept. 11 or are too young to remember it,” the foundation said. Close to 3,000 people were killed, including 342 firefighters in New York City. Many first responders were later stricken by 9/11-related illnesses. More than 200 Hudson Valley residents also died during the attacks, among them George Morell of Mount Kisco, George John Bishop of Granite Springs, Thomas Daniel Burke and Richard Dennis Lynch of Bedford Hills; William G. Minardi of Bedford; Patrick William Danahy, Paul Fiori, Alan Wayne Friedlander, and Barry J. McKeon of Yorktown Heights; Vincent Gerard Halloran of North Salem; Richard J. Klares, George John Bishop (Granite Springs), and Joseph P. Spor of Somers; and Tatiana Ryjova of South Salem (Lewisboro). Following the attacks, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan and later, Iraq. Mount Kisco’s first responders were responsible for bringing the exhibit to the village because, they said, “it is important for us to never forget the lives lost that tragic day and every day since then, to teach our children what happened then, and to support an organization that does so much to help first responders and veterans.” In announcing the event last May, MKFD member Paul Felice especially praised former police Chief Robert D’Agostino for his efforts. The Tunnels to Towers foundation was the brainchild of the family of heroic FDNY Firefighter Stephen G. Siller, who died on 9/11. The 34-year-old father of five had just finished his shift with Brooklyn Squad 1 and was heading out to play golf with his brothers when the news broke that a plane had struck the WTC’s North Tower. Siller called his wife, Sally, and asked her to tell his siblings he would catch up with them later. Then he grabbed his firefighting gear and drove to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, which he discovered had already been closed for security reasons. Undeterred, Siller strapped 60 pounds of gear to his back and ran through the tunnel to the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan’s Financial District. T2T.org quotes Jay Price, an author and Siller family friend. “Every momentous event, even a tragedy, has its symbolic figures. Sept. 11 was no different; it just had a few more of them. Rudy Giuliani, Father Mychal Judge, the four guys on United Flight 93 … a hundred more … a thousand,” Price said, adding that there were “none bigger than Stephen Siller, whose stature only grows with time as New Yorkers and people from around the world follow his footsteps.” The money the foundation raises helps build mortgage-free homes for first responders, veterans, and their families. To date the heart-wrenching history lesson has traveled to nearly 50 states and Canada and been seen by more than 600,000 people, T2T.org said. For more information, visit www.T2T.org. DATES AND TIMES Opening ceremonies start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. The exhibit itself will welcome visitors from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. that day and on Sunday, Sept. 10; and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11. The 9/11 ceremony is set for 6:15 p.m. NEVER FORGET 9/11 mobile exhibit comes to Mount Kisco The 83-foot-long tractor trailer transforms into a 1,100-square-foot space that features artifacts from the World Trade Center. The 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit opens at the Green Street Firehouse in Mount Kisco on Saturday, Sept. 9.

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The third annual Clean Ride & Drive Expo is being hosted by Bedford 2030, another grassroots organization devoted to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preserving natural resources. Presenting the free event are Plug-in America, Sierra Club, and the Electric Vehicle Association. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay St. in Katonah. It is part of National Electric Drive Week. According to energy.gov, transitioning to a mix of hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles could reduce petroleum use by more than 40 percent and greenhouse gas emissions by more than 30 percent. Featured at the expo are the latest electric vehicle models from GM, Volvo, BMW, Chevy and more, including the Hummer and the Rivian pickup truck. Also on display will be a fully electric Bee-Line transit bus and electric bikes from a local shop. “Electrifying transport is a key component of our ability to reach climate goals,” said North Salem Councilwoman and CSCL Chair Katherine Daniels last week. The CSCL is charged with developing  a Climate Action Plan that, its mission statement said, will “provide a roadmap for the Town both to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through clearly identified steps and to protect residents with ways to adapt to climate change and become more resilient.” Its efforts recently earned it a “bronze” certification as a state-recognized Climate Smart Community. The more points it racks up with its efforts, the more it’s eligible for grants. The plan puts North Salem on the path “to reach net carbon neutrality” by reducing (at least) 25 percent of its greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide (CO2), methan, and nitrous oxide) emissions from 2019 (the base year) levels by 2030. It also has a “stretch target’ of 40 percent reduction by 2030. The ultimate goal is to have “net zero emissions” by 2050. Expo attendees will be encouraged to ask questions about EVs’ range, cost, and available rebates. “Our goal is to demonstrate the cost, environmental and performance benefits of today’s electric vehicle options, so when it’s time for someone to purchase or lease a new car, they will have all the information they need to make the switch to a fossil-free, clean-drive alternative,” explained Bedford 2030 Program Director Mariah Okrongly. The expo will feature an “Owners Corner” where attendees can get the “inside scoop” from neighbors who’ve already made the switch to electric vehicles such as the Chevy Bolt and the Tesla Model Y. There will also be live music, food, and a bouncy house for the kiddies. Attendees can also check out the “Betty Ford,” a 1969 F-100 pick-up truck that’s been converted to fully electric and is powered by solar panels. According to Okrongly, “48 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions polluting our community come from the transportation sector. We need to make changes, big and small, that will result in cleaner, healthier air for everyone.” North Salem recently was told that it’s eligible to receive up to $100,000 in grants for electrification and energy improvement projects through the state’s Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (CREST) program. The town already plans to install Level 2 EV chargers at the Town Hall and library complex on Titicus Road and in the business parking lot in Croton Falls. According to Daniels, a recent survey of potential users found that there is substantial interest in putting EV chargers in the hamlet’s commuter lot as well. Cars aren’t the only culprits contributing to climate change; gas-powered lawn equipment also emit harmful pollutants. Bedford Mowers will demonstrate different types of electric lawn equipment and Plan it Wild, an ecological landscape design company based in Croton on Hudson, will educate folks about the health and environmental benefits of transitioning to electricity at home. Representatives of the New York League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, and 511 RideShare will be on hand so that attendees can advocate for clean transportation, Bedford 2030 said. Partners for the event include: New York League of Conservation Voters, 511RideShare, BeeLine, The Premier Collection Volvo, Mt. Kisco Chevy, Vail Auto, Sierra Club, N&S Electric (home EV charger installer), Hickory and Tweed bike shop, and Bedford Mowers. FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information, visit www.bedford2030.org or contact the group via [email protected] or (914) 620- 2411. Climate Smart Committee announces Clean Ride & Drive Expo

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Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, September 7, 2023 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Do you understand the difference between an irrevocable and a revocable trust? BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Police are warning local residents—especially seniors—about a group of thieves using distraction and sleight-of-hand to rob them as they exit stores, banks, and ATMs. So-called “distraction scams”—both successful and attempted—have been reported in Yorktown, Mahopac, and some surrounding towns by what police describe as an organized ring operating throughout the Hudson Valley and beyond. Last week, two separate but similar “distraction” robberies were reported in Yorktown. Incidents have also been reported in Mahopac by what police believe are members of the same group. Parking lot robbery Police said the two Yorktown incidents were initiated by separate teams of people, but both targeted senior citizens in parking lots during daylight hours. “This past week, grifter-like criminals hit us on both sides of town, targeting our most vulnerable population, our senior citizens,” Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble said. “Senior citizens are targeted for many reasons, the most prevalent being that they are the most trusting and tend to have considerable savings or valuable possessions.” The Yorktown Police Department (YPD) posted photos of the alleged perpetrators to its Facebook account on Aug. 23 and continues to seek information about the suspects and any additional crimes. Police are asking anyone who has been approached, victimized, or has witnessed such crimes, to contact them. Meanwhile, the Carmel Police Department (CPD) said a similar attempt was made on the same day in Mahopac but was unsuccessful. In addition to the confirmed cases, police believe there may have been others that have not yet been reported. “I would say with a reasonable degree of certainty that there were additional attempts, probably even a successful one or two, that weren’t reported,” Carmel Police Chief Anthony Hoffmann said. According to Yorktown police, the first incident took place in the parking lot of TD Banknorth in Jefferson Valley. The victim—a woman in her 70s—had just made a bank withdrawal and gotten into her car when she was approached by a younger woman who allegedly told her not to back her car out of the spot because there was “something behind her rear tire.” When the victim got out of her car to look, a man allegedly reached into the car and took the bank envelope containing the victim’s cash, which police say which police say contained a few hundred dollars. Both suspects walked away from the incident but were reportedly later apprehended in upstate New York. According to YPD, multiple jurisdictions are coming forward to press charges. Noble said that the perpetrators are suspected of committing similar crimes as far away as Batavia, N.Y., but the ring has been operating locally as well. According to Hoffmann, the same two suspects in the TD Banknorth incident were allegedly in Mahopac the same day that they were in Yorktown. The second Yorktown incident took place ‘Distraction’ scams target seniors Multiple robberies reported near area businesses The Jeep used to flee after the Uncle Giuseppe’s parking lot scam. PHOTOS COURTESY OF YPD Male suspect in the Uncle Giuseppe’s parking lot scam. SEE SCAMS PAGE 17

Thursday, September 7, 2023 From September 8 to 10, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of SeptemberFest 2023 — a fusion of family-friendly fun and diverse entertainment. Celebrating its fifth year, this festival, fondly referred to as “Mount Kisco’s Biggest Block Party,” promises an exhilarating weekend for all. Organized by the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Mount Kisco, the fest attracts residents and visitors alike to enjoy the festivities. Key Attractions Food Trucks: Savor delectable offerings from renowned food trucks such as Mobile Pie, Mt. Kisco Seafood’s Big Fish, Road Grub, Crafty ‘Cue BBQ & Crafty Frites, Wrappers Delight, Tipsy Taco, and Kisco Sweets & Treats. Complement your meal with refreshing beers tapped by Exit 4 Food Hall or select wines from Leonard Park Wines & Spirits. Live Entertainment: An eclectic mix of free entertainment including performances by a variety of local musicians is scheduled to perform on the SeptemberFest stage throughout the weekend, courtesy of Mount Kisco Chevrolet, as the event’s Premier Stage Sponsor. Friday night features a unique tribute celebrating the musical legacy of Woody Guthrie through an audio songbook presentation of recordings by Guthrie and other well-known artists who recorded compositions by Woody. This very special tribute is courtesy of Woody Guthrie Publications, Inc., based in Mount Kisco. As the sun sets, the Mike Risko Band will showcase a set of Guthrie favorites followed by rock hits and pop tunes, courtesy of Woody Guthrie Publications, Inc. Sizzling SeptemberFest highlights on the Mount Kisco Chevrolet Stage include the always energetic Saturday ‘Fest Party Night presented by D’Errico Jewelry. This year, awardwinning rock band Tangled Vine will take the stage at 8 p.m. A perennial fan favorite, the Hometown Talent Community Showcase will grace the stage on Sunday afternoon, courtesy of On the Mend Medical Equipment and Supplies. Street Fair: SeptemberFest’s Street Fair Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will be host to over 50 vendors and organizations throughout the downtown area, including South Moger Avenue, Main Street, and at Pop-Up Alley near the Food Court. Enjoy browsing for unique products, services, giveaways, and great bargains. Special Displays: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is honoring Mount Kisco’s SeptemberFest with a custom-built LEGO Ferris Wheel created by the Master Builder from LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, located in nearby Yonkers. This exhibit will be available for viewing during Saturday’s Street Fair. Additional Highlights: Weaved into the tapestry of SeptemberFest Weekend are additional attractions, including a visit by WHUD Radio Street Team, new vehicle displays by DARCARS Automotive Group and Mount Kisco Chevrolet, a local artists exhibit by Mount Kisco Arts Council, and the Fired Up 5K Community Run. Free Parking: Parking for SeptemberFest weekend is available in the North and South Moger Avenue Municipal Parking Lots and is a walkable distance to all activities. Septemberfest 2023 Lineup Carnival Rides and Amusements • Friday, 5-11 p.m. REGIONAL SEE SEPTEMBERFEST PAGE 20 845-279-9555 • TankRemovalServices.com Before you place your home on the market, contact ENVIROSTAR about replacing your aging underground storage tank (UST). It is required by most insurance companies prior to insuring property. We replace above ground tanks as well! Call us today for a free estimate and evaluation of your current above ground tank. FALL SPECIAL! $100 OFF IN-GROUND TANK REMOVAL With this coupon only. Coupon must be presented at the time of the estimate. Not to be combined with any other offers. Expires 10/31/23 FREE ESTIMATES WE WILL MATCH OUR COMPETITOR’S ADVERTISED OFFER! We are the name you trust for environmental needs Since 1998 DON’T GET CAUGHT WITH AN AGING OIL TANK! JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS FOR MORE INFO CALL: 914.669.9500 or email: [email protected] HardscrabbleClub.com • 22 Sutton Pl, Brewster, NY 10509 ENROLLING NOW for FALL 2023 Week of Sept. 4 onward GRAB YOUR SPOT BEFORE THEY’RE ALL TAKEN! STAGES: Red Ball, 5-7 years Orange Ball, 8-9 years Green Ball, 9-10 years Yellow Ball, 11- 18 years CLASSES: Weekdays: 4-5pm, 5-6pm & 5-6:30pm. Saturdays: 3:30-4:30pm & 3-4:30pm ALL LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, Middle School and JV/Varsity Team Players AFTER-SCHOOL SeptemberFest returns to Mount Kisco North Salem News – Page 7

118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Brett Freeman, Publisher Tom Walogorsky, Editor Tabitha Pearson Marshall, Creative Director Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of North Salem News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail to [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, September 7, 2023 When I was a teenager back in the ’70s, my dad and I used to argue about fashion. We weren’t debating which one was more progressive and influential—Yves Saint Laurent or Diane Von Furstenberg. No, our quarrels were over what I wore to school. My basic ensemble was a pair of faded blue jeans (with requisite patches) and a t-shirt with a rock band logo on it. Dad grew up on a farm, so to him, jeans were known as dungarees— something you wore to muck the stalls, not something you’d put on to learn about the symbolism of Stephen Crane’s “Red Badge of Courage,” or the causes of the Peloponnesian War. Dad worked for IBM in Poughkeepsie (for 38 years). And in the 1960s, every morning he got up and put on the same thing: A charcoal-colored pair of dress pants (he called them trousers), and a white collared shirt with a skinny black tie. (Twenty years later, Elvis Costello would dress practically the same way, but I thought that was cool.) IBM had a strict dress code back then and the white shirt and black tie were at its core. In the ’70s, they loosened up a little bit and they allowed colored shirts... and the ties got wider. Much wider. So, when I’d get Dad a tie for Father’s Day, it was actually a welcome gift. The dude needed ties. In Pawling, where I grew up, we had the prep school TrinityPawling, and those kids had to wear a uniform to class. I remember expressing my relief that such wasn’t the case at our public school. Then someone pointed out that we all wore pretty much the same thing— those jeans and t-shirts—so, in a way, we did have a uniform. That stung. I’ve never been much of a slave to fashion. However, I did get excited when Jerry Garcia started producing neckties in the ’90s (I still have a few), and thought it was cool that Carlos Santana created a line of women’s shoes (my friend has several pairs). Other than that, I couldn’t distinguish one designer label from another—except telling a pair of Levi’s from Wranglers. But it is kind of fun to take note of the evolution of fashion styles throughout the decades... and centuries. Back in the 18th century, upper-class men wore wigs, knee-high silk stockings, and sometimes even a little rouge on their cheeks. Yep... the framers of our Constitution apparently were cross-dressers. But as long as they didn’t try to read “Gulliver’s Travels” to the kids at the local one-room schoolhouse, they were probably OK. Did you ever see those old black-and-white photos or grainy film footage of crowds at Major League Baseball games in the 1930s or ’40s? All the men (not a lot of women there) were wearing suits and ties with either straw hats (‘30s) or fedoras (‘40s). Can you imagine that? It’s 90 degrees out in mid-July and these guys are all crammed together while dressed for church. Must have smelled delightful. Nowadays, when you see crowd shots of a baseball game on TV, most of those folks look like they just rolled out of bed. When my brother got really sick a few years ago, we sadly knew the end was near. My aunt, in her 90s and a Type I diabetic, was also pretty ill. I knew I had some funerals looming in the not-too-distant future and realized I hadn’t bought a new suit Fashion senseless BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMAS PAGE 9 Dear Dr. Linda, This is to all those kids that hate school. There’s nothing wrong with school and it is a necessity for society, but for those individuals that simply don’t fit into the system, it’s a nightmare. I know this because I’m a successful adult who hated school. The only way I got through was because it was easy for me because. But there was no way I could stay focused on what we were supposed to be learning. To make matters worse, I was born on Sept. 5, which meant that my birthday either fell on the first day of school or sometime during the first week of school. Hence, every time I thought of my birthday, which should have been happy thoughts, it reminded me of school. As a result, I dreaded to think of my birthday. Here’s a little story I wrote years later describing one birthday that stood out. “Everyone, please find your seats. I’d like to begin class now.” Reality hit. Another school year. I was sitting at a desk surrounded by my fellow classmates. Farley Finnigan, the perfect student, was already taking notes. I looked around and all the kids in class seemed to be squeaky clean. You could smell soap and shampoo in the air. Even Thatch, who was always an untidy mess, looked very well put together. Funny story about the first day of school DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING SEE DR. LINDA PAGE 10

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At my brother’s wake, family members lined up as the mourners passed by to shake our hands and offer condolences. The older folks were dressed nicely, some in suits, others in sport coats and collared shirts. The younger folks looked like they just came from a day at the park—t-shirts, cargo shorts, jeans, polo shirts. I wanted to be appalled and offended, but thought, well, I guess this is just the way it is now. Older generations have always clashed with younger generations about style. My father and I not only argued about wearing jeans to school, but hair length as well. I wanted to be a rock-n-roller and grow my hair long. He wanted me to have a buzz cut and resemble a death-row inmate. These arguments got heated and contentious. For Dad, it was pretty clear: Boys had short hair, girls had long hair...end of story. When I helpfully tried to point out that was not what differentiated the sexes and proceeded to explain the anatomical distinctions in detail, he literally chased me out the front door. True story. I had my convictions, but was also kind of a wise ass. I think that’s why I ended up being a journalist. But now I’m old and I can’t have long hair anymore—unless I want to look like Ben Franklin or Doc Brown from “Back to the Future.” And I am trying to resist buying my first velour tracksuit. Now, as I look around and observe the style of millennials and Gen Xers, I have all I can do not to deride them because I remember being called a dirty hippie due to my long hair and patched blue jeans. But it is still hard to resist mocking them with their skinny jeans and man buns (aka the “hair tumor”). Apparently, they have a uniform as well. And it is not only the man buns that exasperate me as a hairstyle. They love these weird quasiMohawk things. When I go to get a haircut, I hear them discussing them with the barber. “Use a No. 5 on the sides, and a No. 3 on the back and leave the middle top alone because we’re gonna spike that and add some blonde tips.” I’m like, “What the hell did he just say?” But the barber always just nods and responds, “Sounds good.” My barber asks me what I want, and I say, “See my hair? Make it shorter.” One recent fashion trend for female millennials was yoga pants. They were ubiquitous. I had a friend who practically lived in them and wore them no matter the occasion. She just changed out the accessories. Then one day I told her, “You know, there are only three things that never lie: Drunks, little kids and yoga pants.” She pretty much stopped wearing them after that. DUMAS FROM PAGE 8 Vote for Golisano and Almeyda for Town Board Dear Editor, I am writing to express my support for Councilman Brent Golisano and Dr. Elizabeth Almeyda for North Salem Town Council. As someone who has lived in North Salem for many years, I believe that these two individuals are exactly what our town needs to continue to thrive and grow. Mr. Golisano is a well-respected incumbent town councilman who has demonstrated a strong commitment to this community. He has deep ties to North Salem and has been actively involved in a variety of local organizations over the years and has shown a willingness to go above and beyond to support his neighbors. Golisano is a fiscal conservative who has led our town effectively alongside Supervisor Warren Lucas and Deputy Supervisor Peter Kamenstein. Dr. Almeyda is an experienced medical professional who has shown a willingness to work collaboratively with others to achieve important goals, which is precisely the kind of leadership our town needs. An avid horse rider, Dr. Almeyda is a member of several town organizations: Board of Trustees of the North Salem Open Land Foundation, North Salem Bridle Trails Association, North Salem Historical Society, North Salem Improvement Society and treasurer of the Goldens Bridge Hounds. She is also a fiscal conservative. Together, Dr. Almeyda and Mr. Golisano will make an excellent team. They have both demonstrated a commitment to transparency, accountability and collaboration, which are essential qualities for anyone serving in public office. They bring with their dual life experiences a fresh perspective that will help to ensure that we continue to attract new residents and businesses while also preserving our small-town charm and character. Moreover, their priorities align with the needs of our community. Their commitment to preserving open spaces and natural resources is also commendable and reflects a genuine concern for North Salem. With their leadership, I am confident that North Salem can continue to be a safe, healthy and prosperous place to live for generations to come. I am thrilled to endorse Dr. Elizabeth Almeyda and Councilman Brent Golisano for North Salem Town Council. Their experience, expertise and commitment to our community make them ideal candidates for the job. I urge all of my fellow residents to consider them both when casting their ballots this November. Don’t waste your vote! Vote for two town councilmembers - Brent Golisano and Elizabeth Almeyda. -Nzingha Milanes   North Salem resident and chairwoman of the North Salem Republican Town Committee LETTER

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The words “comb,” “brush” and “hair gel” were not in his vocabulary. Everyone in class also looked like they were wearing new clothes. Including me. I had on a new shirt and brand new running pants. I was also proudly wearing my brand new super cool sneakers. The reason that everyone and everything looked so neat and well-groomed on that morning was because it was the first day of school. Yuck!  A lot of kids got excited about going to school. Not me. I was the opposite of excited. I sat with a look on my face as if I had just sucked a lemon. I stared at the back of Thatch’s head, which was slowly morphing, changing back, into its normal disorderly state and let out a sigh. Here we go again, I thought.  Besides this being the first day of school, it was also my birthday. A birthday is usually a great day that a kid waits for all year long. There is an excitement as the day grows nearer — a day chock full of cake, ice cream, singing, games and best of all… presents! Lots and lots of presents.  There’s a fine art to laying down subtle hints to your parents as to what presents you want. Most kids would wish for a bike or a trampoline or something fun. This was not the case for me, however. Each year, I hoped that I didn’t have to go to school. But, no matter how hard I wished, it didn’t work and without fail the first day of school would always arrive.  I hated the idea of tests, homework and lessons already looming in my head. Plus, to make it even worse, I always ended up sitting next to Mary McGerkin. Her nose always whistled from a cold she could never shake. Mary had been in my class for three years in a row and I’d heard songs come out of her nose every day.  To be honest, it’s quite amazing. As the years have gone by, she really came into her own. She began with classical music. After the winter vacation, Mary tried different pitches and tones. But, she couldn’t quite find her natural sound. She must have practiced hard the following summer, because her nose whistling talent now even includes jazz with a hint of the blues. I heard that she was going to try hip-hop.  I asked her one time if she took requests, but she just sneered at me, turned her head and ignored me for a week. Maybe she’d have a new attitude this year. After all, it was my birthday. So, I wrote her a note and slid it across her desk that read; “At lunch today, could you please whistle ‘Happy Birthday’ to me out of your nose? She crumpled up the note and threw it at me in a huff, which I found not only rude, but also not environmentally friendly. She should have recycled the note and not litter our planet. I taught her a lesson by ignoring her for the next few hours.  A short while later, I sat with my cheek pressed into my hand as Ms. Vanderbeek told us what lessons we were going to tackle this year. Borrring! At that point I’m pretty sure I should have been paying attention to what she was saying. But, since it was my birthday, I felt I should at least be able to do what I wanted. So, I thought I’d treat myself by counting the tiles on the ceiling and then staring out the window for a while. Then I noticed my mom was at the door. A worried feeling came over me. Does Ms. Vanderbeek have a button under her desk that triggers a silent alarm at our house informing my mom that I wasn’t paying attention? Like in the movies during a bank robbery? Then I noticed my mom was carrying a big box in her arms. What was in the box? Were these all of my belongings from home? Were my parents evicting me for getting in trouble so quickly? Maybe they were shipping me off to military school! I started to panic. I would never survive all the discipline and marching at military school. Plus, most uniforms usually made me hot and itchy. Geez, I only lasted two days in the Cub Scouts. How would I possibly survive military school?  But wait! Suddenly things were looking better. The box my mom was carrying was actually filled with cupcakes, party favors and hats. Wow! Before I knew it, all the kids in the class were crowding around and singing to me. Everyone had big smiles on their faces and chocolate cupcake frosting all over their mouths. I guess my mom figured out a way to plan a birthday party on the first day of school after all. She’s awesome! As I downed my third cupcake, all the negative thoughts from earlier in the day were now washed away. I was feeling pretty good! I was having a blast at my birthday party, and I wasn’t headed to military school. Except for somehow losing my favorite sweatshirt during the party, this wasn’t such a bad first day of middle school after all. And…it may have been my imagination, but through all the commotion, I swear I could faintly hear the beautiful sounds of ‘Happy Birthday’ coming from Mary McGerkin’s nose. -Gary Dear Gary, Great story! Thank you! Wishing every student a happy and successful school year! -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.” DR. LINDA FROM PAGE 8

Thursday, September 7, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11 We’re back from a wonderful trip to Alaska, and whether you like it or not, I’m going to tell you all about it. People have asked, “How long was your trip?” Well, it was a total of nine days and one night. That’s because during the summer, Alaska is the “Land of the Midnight Sun.” And you can see a beautiful sunset if you stay up past your bedtime until 11:30 or so. But don’t forget, in the winter Alaska is also the land of the noonday moon, with only a couple hours of sunlight a day. I thought I could pack casual to save suitcase room, but then I thought, what if I get caught in a long line at the Anchorage airport and get swallowed up Halfbaked Alaska, Part I RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 from other accountants and tax preparers is our ability to work with you not just on taxes, but on financials, college planning, divorce, retirement planning, changes in life planning... We don’t just process tax forms, we advise on how to handle your income and expenses in the future with personalized recommendations. We help you navigate the tax code, and in the end, help you set sound financial goals. What separates us Happily Ever After SEE MELEN PAGE 15

Page 12 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, September 7, 2023 I s there anything safe to eat? In July, certain brands of cookies were recalled because they “may contain rocks.” How exactly does that happen? Broccoli soup from the same well known grocery store chain was recalled because the soup contained insects. No quality control? No screens on the windows at the processing plant? In June, July and August, dozens of FDA-regulated food products were recalled. Consumers were warned not to eat Zespri brand organic green kiwifruit (possible Listeria contamination), cheese products from Cooperstown Cheese Company (potential Listeria contamination), Private Selection brand frozen fruit with mango (potential Listeria contamination), and Cadia/Trader Joe’s brands of organic frozen pineapple and frozen fruit blend containing organic pineapple (potential Listeria contamination). Even spices are not exempt from making us sick. Everest brand of Garam Masala and Sambhar Masala spices were recalled (potential food-borne illness: Salmonella). Products from frozen dinners to packaged cereals and baby food have been recalled because they might contain “pieces of glass, metal or plastic.” Is this because the entire food supply is operated by AI (artificial intelligence) robots? Maybe a robot can’t tell the difference between a piece of metal and a chopped walnut, but I sure can. Human beings make lots of mistakes in the food industry. We’ve all received a coffee cup with red lipstick on the rim from a waitress who didn’t notice and kitchen staff who were not careful. But I’ll take people over machines any day. An automated coffee bar opened up in Brooklyn and received lots of media coverage. No human baristas needed! The automated AI set up can take your order, make your latte and charge your payment. Can the automated coffee barista tell if a stray cockroach is sitting in the bottom of the cup before filling it with hot coffee? Can the AI barista tell if the milk has gone sour? A big fast food chain has announced their new AI avocado machine that can cut avocados and remove the pits and skins faster than human kitchen workers. Can the AI avocado machine (the Autocado) tell if the avocado is unripe or rotten inside? Can it discern which avocados to keep and which to toss out? I buy avocados every week. I choose each one carefully. I can tell exactly when the avocado is perfectly ripe after a day or two on the kitchen counter. But every once in a while, I will slice into an avocado and it will be rotten inside – black lines or black rotten spots inside. I throw it out and grumble about the waste of money. I have purchased perfectly nice looking red apples only to discover brown spots inside when I cut the apple into slices before tossing it straight into the garbage! I bought six firm California nectarines and placed them on my kitchen counter. By the next day, four of the nectarines had large mushy brown patches on the outside and were rotten when I sliced them open!   A new exotic fruit fly from Asia has been discovered in California and has the potential to decimate the produce industry. Entire crops can be ruined overnight by this yellow bug that looks like a cross between a bee and a horse fly. This past spring, lettuce grown in California was infested by some kind of insect that turned fresh picked heads of lettuce into brown wilted leaves overnight. Will rotten fruits and wilted vegetables begin showing up in the grocery stores on a regular basis because that’s all there is for consumers to purchase? Kim Kovach once found a dead fly inside a head of romaine lettuce. Read more at kimkovachwrites.com. Don’t eat that! Don’t ask me why, but lately my taste for alcoholic beverages has been muted. I’m likely to tip one socially out of the house, but when home, how dry I am. Maybe it’s a sign of aging, who knows, but my reduced consumption also might be a sign of youthfulness, if a new report on alcohol consumption among the younger generations is any indication. According to updated research by prominent pollster Gallup – in its annual Consumption Habits survey conducted July 3-27, 2023 – “Young adults in the U.S. have become progressively less likely to use alcohol over the past two decades.” It should be noted that respondents to the Gallup survey are asked to self-report their consumption, so some allowance might be made for some people understating their behavior. At the same time, Gallup has been tracking consumption long enough (20+ years) that any underreporting would be consistent, so it’s the relative fluctuations through the years that tell the story. Drinking by age The question posed by Gallup was, “Do you ever have occasion to use alcoholic beverages, such as liquor, wine or beer, or are you a total abstainer?” The results show that, among ages 18-34, those who answered in the affirmative represent 62% of the general population. That’s a decline of 10 percentage points, from 72%, over the past 20 years. Conversely, among adults 55+, the percentage of drinkers has increased by 10 points, to 59% from 49%. What about people whose age falls in between those two groups – from 35-54? Their drinking rate reportedly stays steady at 67%. As for those who are categorized as “regular drinkers,” Gallup data shows “fewer than four in 10 young adults (38%) now appear to be regular drinkers. That contrasts with 40% of 55+ adults and 48% of middle-aged adults. Twenty years ago, says Gallup, “younger adults were the most likely to be regular drinkers and older adults the least.” The demographic effect In analyzing reasons for the decline in regular drinking among younger adults, Gallup identifies shifting demographics as one reason: “Non-White Americans have been less likely than White Americans to use alcohol … across all age groups. The overall drinking rate among 18-34 year-olds has fallen as the proportion who are non-White has increased.” More than half of young adults (52%) cite concerns about their well-being, influenced by medical advisories that warn “even moderate drinking is bad for one’s health.” Notably, the percentage of young adults who believe drinking is a potential health hazard has risen 18 points (from 34%) in the past five years. In that same period, the percentage of middle-age adults who feel that way rose 13 points, while there was negligible change in the percentage of the 55+ crowd who worry that alcohol consumption might lead to health problems.   Enter cannabis Another interesting tidbit from Gallup is that Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) are “more likely to drink alcohol than the Silent Generation (born before 1946).” Might another reason for today’s young adults’ downturn in drinking alcohol be an uptick in consuming marijuana? Gallup’s data gives rise to that deduction. In the past decade, it says, “Marijuana use has almost doubled, to 25% of adults ages 18-34. At the same time, cannabis has become a lot more popular too among middle-age people, with the number of those who partake quadrupling since 2013, to 17% today.   In general, says Gallup, half of U.S. adults have “experimented” with marijuana, with one in six Americans current users, and three in four Americans “concerned about its effects on young/teen users.” Bruce Apar is a writer, community volunteer and actor. He can be seen on stage weekends Sept. 8-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 bapar@ me.com. If it pleases your Highness Tracking America’s alcohol and marijuana consumption KIM KOVACH READING, WRITING & CHOCOLATE BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG The Consumer’s Choice for Discount Heating Oil! SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. 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Sports Page 14 – North Salem News Thursday, September 7, 2023 Tristan Robinson, who I thought would be perfect for the role,” Larm said. “I brought it to my Athletic Director, who thought it was a great idea. The next thing I knew, we were shooting at Ossining High School.” Robinson, who claimed the Section 1 championship and earned All-State recognition last year, would ultimately be cast as the wrestler opposing the main character. Needing experienced high school grapplers to help train the actors and serve as extras for the film, Larm put the call out to the local wrestling community. Joining the cast of “Squeeze” on the set for the weekend was Somers’ Section 1 champion Ryan Ball, as well as wrestlers from Horace Greeley, Iona Prep, Hendrick Hudson and Brewster. In addition, Section 1 wrestling official Sal Imbimbo was cast as a referee, and Brewster wrestling coach Tom Looby and John Degl of Empire Wrestling Academy in Somers had their sons wrestle as extras in the film. On the final day of shooting, the production was bolstered by the arrival of John Laurenzi and athletes from the Rockland International Wrestling Academy, who would be used as extras and opposing team wrestlers. Even with participants coming from many different -- and often rival -- schools, the bond of the wrestling community was evident. “They were from different schools, but it was great to see the camaraderie,” Larm said. “There’s always that mutual respect, because everyone knows what the other goes through. It all goes back to that big, crazy family that we’re all a part of that is wrestling. 90% of the time we’re looking to kick each other’s butts on the mat, but we’re always a family at the end of the day.” Script to Screen Along with writing partner Tony Curry, Carrie Gibson has been seeking out engaging stories for three decades. “30 years ago, we started touring plays and interviewing people about issues and using their true stories to tell a larger story,” she said. “We kept running into these true stories that felt like they should be movies.” The genesis of the idea for “Squeeze” came from events that changed the life of Curry’s autistic son, Adam. While enrolled in high school in the 1990s, Adam broke personal barriers and overcame a fear of touching by joining the wrestling team. When Gibson asked Curry what turned things around in his son’s life all those years ago, the answer was unexpected. “He said it was a crazy wrestling coach.” Despite initially being skeptical about his son entering into the competitive world of high school wrestling, the decision would have a positive and long-lasting impact on Adam. “The wrestling team supported him, and at the end of high school, he was voted ‘Most Likely to be Remembered,’” Gibson said. “And that’s all about the wrestling team having his back.” Over the next nine months, Adam’s story would be fashioned into a feature length script. Eventually, the producers opted to instead turn “Squeeze” into a 20-minute short film with the hopes of eventually shooting it as a full-length movie. “We wanted to get the character’s first foray into wrestling,” added Gibson. “He gets out of a hold and gets a point.” “Squeeze” was directed by Mike Clarke, with the primary cast including John Hamilton, Sallieu Sesay, Brendan Egan, Macoy Stewart, and Emily Kranking. Crash Course With the shooting schedule condensed into a single weekend, Coach Larm and the Section 1 grapplers had their work cut out for them. “They said, ‘we need you to teach Brendan and Macoy how to wrestle. We’re going to shoot in 45 minutes,’” he recalled. Fortunately, Larm had a helping hand from Ryan Ball, who wrestles for the combined North Salem/ Somers squad. “Ryan had walked in a few minutes earlier, so we spent 45 minutes going over the basics and teaching them what they needed for their scene,” Larm adds. “Even though the actors didn’t have any experience, they picked it up quickly. It was a challenge, but it was cool to see.” Larm and Ball kept the training to the basics of wrestling and pin combinations and were pleased with the way the cast adapted. “We tried to keep it as simple as possible,” says Larm. “Macoy Stewart, who plays the lead role, was mostly using a double leg takedown. It isn’t the easiest thing, but it’s one of the first takedowns you would learn as a wrestler.” Larm also admits that camerawork and editing will be helpful with adding some polish to the finished product. “The good thing is that this is Hollywood,” he joked. “Any time there was a mistake, we were able to redo it.” Inspiration, Perspiration “It was a great experience,” said Ryan Ball of his time on the set of “Squeeze.” “I love that it highlighted wrestling, but it also highlighted autism. The move shows that people with disabilities can do anything. It’s the same with wrestling. It’s the hardest sport, but if you train hard and keep your head in the match, you can achieve your goals.” Filming now complete, the cast and crew of “Squeeze” are anxiously looking to the future. Producers estimate that the finished short will be done in several months and be ready for entry into film festivals. “I would love to be at the Cannes Film Festival, and Tribeca or Sundance would be great,” Gibson said. “It’s a movie -- whether you’re into wrestling, or have a connection to someone with autism, or neither of those things -- that you’ll be incredibly moved or altered by the story.” With shooting finished and the story told, the wrestlers and coaches who participated in the production also took time to reflect on their time behind and in front of the camera. “The entire crew would come up to us and say, ‘this looks really good,’” recalled Tom Larm. “One way or another, we all wanted to make this the best we could. We were all on one big team that weekend. It was all about growing the sport of wrestling.” The efforts of the cast and crew to make “Squeeze” a success were also emphasized by Ryan Ball. “A wrestling match is not always won by the best wrestlers, but the ones that work the hardest and want it the most,” he concluded. “I think this movie proves that point!” Actors were advised by Section 1 wrestlers and coaches. Former Clarkstown South Head wrestling coach John Laurenzi and Section 1 official Sal Imbimbo Director Mike Clarke and Ossining wrestling Coach Tom Larm PHOTOS: CHRIS BALL Somers High School wrestler Ryan Ball with Sallieu Sesay (Coach Higgins) and Thomas Looby of Brewster High School. SQUEEZE FROM PAGE 1

Thursday, September 7, 2023 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 15 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. Second sight 4. Standard electrode potential 7. Type of gibbon 8. John Joseph __: American industrialist 10. Manning and Whitney are two 12. Abrupt 13. Baroque musical instrument 14. Post-burning residue 16. When you hope to arrive 17. Sign up (Brit. Eng.) 19. Sun up in New York 20. Employee stock ownership plan 21. Where people live 25. Method to record an electrogram 26. Angry 27. No longer living 29. Simple 30. Swiss river 31. Portion of a play 32. It’s under the tree 39. Wood sorrels 41. No (Scottish) 42. Dialect of English 43. Former Steelers’ QB 44. Popular beer 45. It can make you sick 46. Tropical tree and fruit 48. Company officer 49. Contact lens term 50. Your consciousness of your own identity 51. “Ghetto Superstar” singer 52. Piece of turf CLUES DOWN 1. Number of players on each side in a football game 2. Containing salt 3. Reasoning or knowledge: a __ 4. Car mechanics group 5. Leave a place 6. Southern Colombian capital 8. Old English letter 9. Tide 11. Walk heavily 14. Chemical compound (abbr.) 15. Artificial openings 18. Luteinizing hormone 19. Unit of energy 20. Circular movement of water 22. A way of holding 23. Popular book of words (abbr.) 24. States’ group 27. Dashes 28. Body part 29. Electronic countermeasures 31. Consumed 32. Small bird 33. Unhappy 34. Football’s big game (abbr.) 35. Valued object offered in good faith 36. Wild goats 37. Precede in place 38. Small edible fish 39. Notice of death 40. Body cavity of a metazoan 44. Partner to cheese 47. Not around by a glacier? And 30,000 years from now experts will dig me up and evaluate my clothing from an archaeological standpoint. Why was he wearing that ugly shirt? Was it to ward off predators? We began our trip outside of Fairbanks at the Chena Hot Springs Resort, an unassuming conglomeration of buildings that belies the innovations of its forward-thinking owner. The place is run by its own on-site geothermal-powered turbine. When I asked if they were “off-the-grid,” the answer was, “What grid?” We did eventually see evidence that Alaska would soon be getting the telegraph. The plant also makes plants, in a hydroponic vegetable-growing facility that produces all the produce for its restaurants. Great weather always follows us on vacation, but we were not expecting 85-degree sunshine in the Last Frontier, and our tour of the Aurora Ice Museum was postponed until the next day. When we got there, the 1,000 tons of frozen water kept at 25 degrees contained intricate pieces by renowned ice sculptor Steve Brice, and an ice bar serving cocktails. If you ask for a margarita, you need not specify that it be frozen, and I would be suspicious of any wine served at room temperature. We also toured their kennel facility, where dogs can train for the Iditarod, an annual re-enactment of a 1925 life-saving run of diphtheria serum by dogsled from Anchorage to Nome. A statue of Balto, the lead dog who became a national hero, was erected in Central Park that year. The lead dog runs the show, but the swing dog is the secondin-command, and must take the lead should the number one dog fail to fulfil its duties. The wheel dog is in the rear, keeps an eye on the other dogs and initiates turns. My own dog Gidget is Canadian, and she was bred to be a sled dog. I can easily picture her traveling the almost 1,000-mile route, as long as there is a comfortable place for her to sit on the sled. She’s not going to pull anything. She is very easily distracted, and spends much of her time trying to lick things. I sometimes ask her, you’re licking random objects all the time and you never once had a bad experience with that? I guess if you can’t lick ‘em, don’t join ‘em. The resort boasts a very refreshing man-made wading pool, which cools the incoming 165-degree underground spring water to a more humane temperature. I could not confirm the legendary healing powers of the mineral-laden waters, but a breakdown of the chemical content showed a lithium value of 250 PPM, so I guess it’s a great place to go to recharge your batteries. I’m thinking of turning my own swimming pool into a resort for people trying to escape global warming, since it seems to sustain a constant temperature of about 33 degrees. Back in Fairbanks the next morning, we took the historic Alaska Railroad south on a breathtaking tour of the vistas that are just a normal occurrence here. Gold Star service means fine dining as well as a seat in the upper domed sightseeing car. You can gorge on great food as well as gorgeous gorges in between the stunning Alaska Mountain range. The railroad, begun in 1903 by a private company, was finished by the federal government in 1923, at a cost of about five times what the U.S. paid for the entire state 56 years prior. We de-trained in the kitschy town of Talkeetna, native for “Three Rivers.” The unofficial but popular mayor of the place is a cat named Aurora who lives at the general store. We met her, and while I wouldn’t ask her to outline this year’s budget, I would trust her with decisions regarding fair mousing, and duties related to the purr-formance of the Town Pouncil. In the center of town is a grass airstrip, common in the state, used in bygone days for supplies and now mostly for tourism. The next day we took an ATV tour of the local trails. We made a few stops to admire the scenery, one of which held a dramatic sighting of Mt. Denali. The 20,000-foot behemoth, as big as it is, is only fully visible 30% of the time, so we were lucky to have a full view of it just before it hopped in the shower. Denali means “The Great One” in native Koyukon, and was restored as the official name from Mt. McKinley in 2015, since William McKinley, not a horrible president, was certainly not The Great One. I’ll see you in Anchorage next week for Part II. Wear something comfortable.  Join Rick and No Options at the Yorktown Grange Fair at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. Say hello at [email protected].  MELEN FROM PAGE 11 Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. 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Fridays 11 a.m. -1 p.m. at the North Salem Community Center, Free. 9/1 to 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. 9/1 to 10/6. Chakra Series Yoga with Healings by Liz Explore the different chakras from root to crown. Benefits include increased energetic body awareness, healing, and integrating elements into daily experiences. Beginner-friendly class for all experience levels. Fridays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the North Salem Community Center, $165 for 8 weeks. 9/1 to 10/20. Yinstorative Yoga Series with Jaime Roche Yin Yoga features supported floor poses held for longer periods. Benefits include increased flexibility, better circulation, and reduced stress. Accessible for all levels of fitness and experience. Wednesdays 6 - 7 p.m. at the North Salem Community Center, $132 for 8 weeks. 9/13 to 11/1. Core & Sculpt with Doris Ornstein Build lean muscle, strengthen your core, and boost your metabolism in this targeted fitness training class for adults. Thursdays 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. at the North Salem Community Center, $120 for 6 weeks. 10/5 to 11/9. Educational Classes Free AARP Workshops at the North Salem Community Center. Light Refreshments will be served. Registration Required – contact us to register. AARP Membership not required. The Six Pillars of Brain Health – Thursday, 9/28 at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Get More from Social Security – Saturday, 10/21 at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Recognize & Guard Against Fraud – Thursday, 11/30 at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free Health for Life Program (HeLP) workshop for Westchester residents 55+ at the North Salem Community Center. A free program to help you manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes and high-blood pressure, communicate effectively with health care professionals and family, realize health care savings, and enjoy an enhanced quality of life. Registration Required – contact North Salem Rec to register. Info Session (What is this program all about?) – Monday, 10/6 at 11:30 a.m. Six-week workshop – Mondays, 10/16 to 11/20 at 1 to 3:30 p.m. Upcoming Programs Youth Theater Program for 6th-12th graders.  Music Together for babies, toddlers, children and their families.  Kids Yoga Classes.  Fitness Hour for adults and seniors.  Laser Tag for teens.  Pickleball Clinics for adults and seniors. School Break Camps.  Entrepreneurship Classes for Kids. Learn to Ski or Snowboard at Thunder Ridge.  and more! Please let the department know if there are any classes you would like to see offered. 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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 in the parking lot of Uncle Giuseppe’s in Yorktown Heights, according to Noble. The victim of this incident, a man in his 70s, was approached by a male/female team posing as jewelry sellers in the supermarket parking lot. The male suspect invited the victim to try on a necklace. The female allegedly placed the necklace on the victim while “skillfully removing” the necklace he was already wearing, police said. After taking the necklace (valued at around $3,000) the perpetrators fled in a Jeep. Using trust as a weapon Carmel police officer Erin Macom said that frauds and scams are becoming more frequent and complex every day, and while not all scams target seniors, many criminals see elderly people as easy targets. But, she adds, part of what makes the scammers’ job easier is that people think it will never happen to them. “It is easy to say you may never fall victim to a scam but we have plenty of intelligent and professional people come forward as victims,” said Macom, who is deputy public information officer for the Carmel PD and a member of its Community Relations Team. “The truth is that scammers work night and day thinking of effective ways to trick people. They are professionals and put a lot of time into looking credible.” Macom said Carmel PD “makes special efforts to teach people how they can identify scams and protect themselves from becoming a victim.” In her role as deputy public information officer, Macom and fellow CPD officer Vincent Serio frequently visit senior groups in the area to outline the dangers of crimes and explain how they can protect themselves. “Everyone has a story of someone trying to scam them, so we like to teach the basics on how to identify one,” Macom said. “There are three tell-tale signs people can look for.” First, the scammer will pretend to be someone you can and should trust, such as a bank employee or a loved one. Second, they will create an emergency situation and say you have to act immediately. “People often do not think clearly in an emergency,” Macom said. “Scammers know this is when people are most vulnerable.” Third, the scammers will create very short deadlines that you must meet or pay severe penalties. “The purpose of this is to deprive you of the time you need to think and verify their claims,” Macom said. “The best thing you can possibly do if presented with this situation is to stop and think through what the person is telling you. Is it likely? ‘How can I verify what they are saying? Are they trying to prevent me from verifying it on my own?’” Noble said that another sign that you might be a scam target in a public place is being approached by strangers with “a tale of woe.” Police recommend a quick response should you choose to engage such as, “I will be happy to call the police to assist you.” Noble said if you receive “no thanks” as a response, “something isn’t right.” Noble also said that if someone is trying to sell you something in a parking lot, continue walking to your destination, consider calling your local police, and do not engage. “Trust your instincts, and don’t be afraid to be skeptical,” Hoffmann added. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” The scammers are smart, Noble said, and in communities such as Yorktown, they usually walk away with hundreds of dollars in cash. “You will also tend to see grifters in parking lots requesting money in suburban areas,” added Noble. “Some play musical instruments, others just stand there with a cardboard sign. Most are not genuine and in communities like ours, they tend to walk away with hundreds in cash. These scammers are smart. “For these individuals and groups that commit these scams, this is their job,” he added. “They work on their social engineering skills and how to play on people’s emotions like the rest of us work at our legitimate jobs. So we need to stay vigilant, and not be afraid to ask trusted friends and merchants for help when something doesn’t seem on the up and up. These scammers will try to disarm you with cunning and kindness, but you need to trust your gut.” Macom said scammers work night and day thinking of effective ways to trick people. “They are professionals and put a lot of time into looking credible,” sh said. “So if you think something may be a scam or a deal is ‘too good to be true’ trust your instincts that it probably is.” “It is our hope that sharing this information both on social media and with the [media], will serve to better alert and protect the public,” said Noble. “It seemed to go viral, as our post was shared a few hundred times in several communities.  Our patrols and detectives continue to work hard in an effort to prevent crime and to investigate crimes when they occur.” “Yorktown is a law and order community that supports its police department. We ask that all in our community continue to help us, help you,” he concluded. “We do live in a safe community and we all should endeavor to keep it that way.” Despite the aftorementioned arrests of the alleged perpetrators, Hoffmann said people should remain vigilant. “It appears that the same group that was in Yorktown and Mahopac was doing the same thing down county in the [Long Island] Sound shore area a few days prior, and they may even have been arrested,” he said. “Unfortunately with them being released with an appearance ticket rather quickly because they can’t get bail, arrests don’t seem to be a deterrent. So they’ll hang around until we catch them enough or we get the word out enough for people to be aware and they move onto another area.” SCAMS FROM PAGE 6 Male suspect in the Jefferson Valley scam. PHOTO: COURTESY OF YPD

Page 18 – North Salem News Thursday, September 7, 2023 BY WES ADAMS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Hill-running is a fact of life for the Northern Westchester runner. So is hill-racing, as you will find at the 22nd annual Katonah Road Races on Saturday, September 9, beginning with the Katonah Village Improvement Society (KVIS) K5K at 8 a.m., the one-mile Kids’ Fun Run at 9 a.m., and the new Kids’ Dash at 9:30 a.m. The Katonah Races are a key fundraising event each year for the Katonah Village Improvement Society, which was founded nearly a century and a half ago. One of the oldest community groups in the country, KVIS was instrumental in the relocation and redesign of Katonah Village when it was moved approximately two miles southward in 1897, after the old location was condemned for being too close to the projected upper reaches of the reservoir system to be created by Croton Dam. From the group’s inception, according to Mike Berardino, founder of the race in 2001, the all-volunteer KVIS has been dedicated to “helping everyone in the community, kids, grownups, and teens.” On race day, the marquee event, the K5K, follows a course designed by Bernadino to be as varied and unique as the village it celebrates. It is, as previous participant Stew Whitman of Katonah told me as he and his dog Maisy crossed my path just as I was getting a bit turned around on a preview of the race route last week, “a very hilly, tough race.” The hilliness should come as no surprise for a three-mile route that begins and ends on a road named Edgemont. (“Mont,” of course, is Latin for “mountain.”) You’ll be running on a street with “Heights” in its name. Then there’s High Street, which takes you past Steepway Lane. The flat opening half mile may lull you into a false sense of security. You will head down gently curving streets, some lined with century-old trees planted by the KVIS. You will enjoy the view of one stately old home and garden after another as locals cheer you on. Near St. Mary’s of the Assumption, the only church moved from Old Katonah, the course takes a turn in more ways than one. You may wish to say a little prayer here as you start your uphill journey that will peak near the elementary school. Jennifer Indig, who won her age division for the past two years, urged patience at this point. “That first steep hill at the start of the race is a killer!” she explains. “Don’t Katonah Road Races return Sept. 9 REGIONAL SEE RACEPAGE 21 Runners of all ages powering off the start line at the 2022 K5K. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROB CUMMINGS My Community Bulletin Board Switch to DISH for access to every professional football game this fall on YouTube, Prime Video, Peacock, and ESPN+ Plus, get the Multi-Sport Pack on us! Sign up for AT120+ or above and get 15 additional sports channels with the Multi-Sport Pack at no cost. DISH has the most college football with SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12, and Longhorn Networks. FOR LIMITED TIME* DON’T MISS ANY OF THE ACTION! 8,000 TOUCHDOWNS O N E P L A C E T O W AT C H ! Plus, Multi-Sport Pack Included for a Limited Time 1-866-782-4069 3-year price guarantee requires credit qualification and 2-year commitment and covers core programming, local networks, and equipment. Call I-Tech for details at 1-833-682-2047. Gift Card Offer ends 10/11/2023: Requires offer code DTV2DISH. Eligibility requires: 1) continuing active DISH service, 2) completion of the first 31 days of DISH service, 3) payment of first DISH bill, 4) submission of a recent DirecTV satellite bill for the same name or address, and 5) online redemption after validation. After completing the redemption process, the gift card will be shipped within 4 to 6 weeks. For full details, visit https://my.dish.com/support/helpful-tools/gift-cards. All packages, programming, and offers are subject to change without notice.New customers only. Must subscribe to AT120+ or above or DishLATINO Max by 11/13/23. Multi-Sport Pack access ends 1/11/24. Offer subject to change without notice. Local blackouts and other restrictions apply. Streaming apps require separate subscription. *FOR QUALIFYING CUSTOMERS SWITCH TO DISH & GET UP TO A $300 GIFT CARD! from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company Call to get your FREE Information Kit 1-855-225-1434 Dental50Plus.com/nypress Product not available in all states. Includes the Participating (in GA: Designated) Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN). Rider kinds: B438, B439 (GA: B439B). 6208-0721 DENTAL Insurance BOGO 40% OFF OFFER ENDS 10/31 888-448-0421 Connect Anywhere, Anytime. fifffflffiflffffffiffffiffi    ffi ffiffff flffi
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Thursday, September 7, 2023 North Salem News – Page 21 RACE FROM PAGE 18 ROCK FROM PAGE 16 There will be light food, refreshments, wine, music, and a silent auction. RSVP to [email protected] to receive the event location. Free Square Dancing Fun Nights Sept. 25 & Oct. 2 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Singles, couples, and families welcome! To be held at Katonah Methodist Church Parish Hall, located at 44 Edgemont Rd in Katonah. For more information, visit www.friendlysquares.org or call 914-433-2919. Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry Fundraiser The Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, a weekly choice pantry with a 32 year history, will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Captain Lawrence Barrel House in Mount Kisco. Come enjoy suds, sliders and songs while supporting the incredible work of this predominantly volunteer run community mainstay. This past year saw a staggering increase in the number of guests - over 92,000 ‘person visits’, 28% of which were children and 12% seniors. This is up 40% since last year.  Food for over 1.2 million meals was provided, purchased at inflationary prices. There is no expectation of the need decreasing or prices of food falling. Individual tickets and sponsorships are available. Please visit www.mountkiscopantry.org or email outreach@ mountkiscofoodpantry.org for more information. Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 10th Anniversary Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua. This year’s festival will be the largest one yet, with 180 authors in attendance and celebrity authors Mary Pope Osborne and Alan Gratz leading the charge.  Organizers look forward to introducing the community to new writers joining this year, like Alex Gino, and reconnecting with returning authors like Bryan Collier. Admission and parking are free, and the event will be held rain or shine (http://www.ccbfestival. org/). CCBF is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the WestchesterArts 2023 Arts Alive grant, given to support community-based arts and cultural projects developed by cultural groups and organizations. try and go out too fast. I’ve learned the hard way and ended up trying to catch my breath the whole rest of the course.” As you dig deep and power up this hilly segment, it may help to remind yourself that the hill is far shorter than the distance traveled by those 50 or so homes and businesses winched by horsepower on soap-greased rails to form the footprint of New Katonah 126 years ago. According to Suzanne Guziec, head varsity track coach at John Jay High School, the best hill-running advice she has was given to her by a former collegiate runner and competitive trail runner who lived in the Boulder area. “He recommended to always keep as normal a running posture as possible. Don’t lean forward on the up or back on the down and don’t over stride on the up or the down.” Soon after you pass the school, the course levels off and then starts to tilt downward as it takes you into Veterans Memorial Park, dedicated in May 1950 to honor the town’s World War II veterans. The blacktop disappears as you cut into a park trail switchbacking down a hill that I believe is the former location of the small ski slope operated in the park starting in the 1950s. According to a 2012 Town of Bedford report, the town decided to close the slope in 1978, “under pressure from its insurance company.” Throughout the twisty course, spotters will keep you moving in the right direction. Many are Boy Scouts and local high school students, just some of the dozens of volunteers working on the course and behind the scenes. Pam Veith, Co-President of KVIS, says that all thirty KVIS board members “participate in some capacity, whether it’s going to local businesses for sponsorship, collecting the money, designing the shirt, and organizing food and water.” Pam herself has participated in the race with her husband and four daughters from its earliest years and intends to complete the course again this year. “If we finish a minute or two slower than last year, that’s okay!” she said. Edris Scherer described herself as a “worker bee,” helping organize the race from its earliest years. She praised the race’s special “intergenerational aspect,” with families returning year after year and kids who once were pushed around the course in strollers growing up to rocket around the 5K faster than their parents. Elizabeth Bowler Plunkett, co-coordinator of the race with Elena Vassallo, is pleased with the number of both sponsors and registrants so far. “We seem to gather more runners each year,” she said. 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Thursday, September 7, 2023 North Salem News – Page 23 TOWN OF NORTH SALEM  BOARD OF APPEALS  PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Town of North Salem will hold a Public Hearing at the North Salem Town Meeting Hall, 66 June Road, North Salem, NY, and via ZOOM, https://zoom.us/j/7558828866, Meeting ID: 755 882 8866, Dial in:  +1 (929) 205-6099, on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the public may be heard to consider the following:  Application BA23-28 of Robin Bett Levenherz, owner of the property located at 14 Bogtown Road, North Salem, NY, in an R-4 Zoning District and shown as Sheet 45, Block 1359, Lot 28 on the Tax Assessment Map, for an area variance to permit installation of a 15kW standby generator per Article V, Section 250-15 and Article XIV, Section 250-79(A) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of North Salem (because the nonconforming lot is subject to R-1/2 bulk requirements). The applicant requests the following setbacks for the generator; rear yard of 15 ft. where 35 ft. is required and side yard of 7 ft. where 15 ft. is required.  At such hearing all persons will have the opportunity to be heard. A copy of the application may be examined at the Board of Appeals Office, 274 Titicus Rd., North Salem, NY.  Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman  North Salem Board of Appeals  TOWN OF NORTH SALEM  BOARD OF APPEALS  PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Town of North Salem will hold a Public Hearing at the North Salem Town Meeting Hall, 66 June Road, North Salem, NY, and via ZOOM, https://zoom.us/j/7558828866, Meeting ID: 755 882 8866, Dial in:  +1 (929) 205-6099, on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the public may be heard to consider the following:  Application BA23-29 of Beyaert Farm Holdings, LLC, owner of the property located at 855 Peach Lake Road, North Salem, NY, consisting of approximately 61.40 acres in an R-4 Zoning District and shown as Sheet 25, Block 1757 Lot 33 on the Tax Assessment Map, to amend Special Permit BA18-08 (for the keeping of up to thirty two (32) horses and maintenance of a commercial boarding/breeding operation) by increasing the number of horses to forty (40), including new stalls and proposed paddocks, per Article XIII, Section 250-72 of the Zoning Ordinance.  At such hearing all persons will have the opportunity to be heard.  A copy of the application may be examined at the Board of Appeals Office, 274 Titicus Rd., North Salem, NY.  Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman  North Salem Board of Appeals  Obviously, the death of a loved one creates a tremendous amount of stress and pressure on their surviving family and friends. It is an emotional period of time when many issues need to be addressed, including preparing for the wake, burial, safeguarding assets and ultimately distributing assets to those entitled to receive them from the estate. The following are an overview of the first steps one should take: Secure the Original Last Will and Testament or Trust The individual named as the Executor(s) of the Will or Successor Trustee of a Trust should take steps to safeguard these documents and review them with a Trusts and Estates Attorney to determine the necessary steps.   Identify what the Decedent Owned Make a list of all assets owned by the decedent and categorize the items. Did the decedent own tangible personal property (automobiles, furniture, jewelry, clothes and artwork), real property (home, land and condos) and liquid assets (bank accounts, stocks, bonds, annuities life insurance)? You should also review how any of these assets are titled. Title of the assets is critical in determining whether or not the probate of a Last Will & Testament will be necessary and/or whether assets will pass by operation of law to a joint tenant of the property or to a named beneficiary. Marshal and Secure Assets Once the assets of the decedent are identified, it will be most important to marshal and secure those assets so that a third party is unable to unlawfully take possession of them. If assets are titled in the name of the decedent alone, the marshaling of said assets will require that the Executor(s) named in the Last Will petition the court for Letters Testamentary and/or Preliminary Letters testament so that upon issuance of said letters they can title the assets in the name of the decedent’s estate. If the decedent’s assets are in a Revocable Living Trust and/or Irrevocable Trust, probate will not be needed. The same applies if the decedent’s assets have a surviving primary beneficiary and/or contingent beneficiary. It should be noted that if a decedent dies with assets in their name alone and does not have a Last Will, Court intervention will still be needed in the form of an Administration proceeding and an Administrator will need to be appointed by the Court. Consult with an Attorney One should consult with an experienced attorney that handles the probate and administration of estates to determine what steps need to be taken depending on the nature of the assets of the decedent’s estate and whether or not there is a Last Will and Testament and/or Trust in place. This individual will also assist in determining the size of the estate and the potential estate tax, capital gain tax and/or income tax considerations that may need to be reviewed relevant to the estate. In conclusion, an approach that is structured and organized by an experienced trust and estates attorney will help accomplish the successful administration of the estate and the ultimate distribution of the estate assets to the beneficiaries. Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is a Senior Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals to ensure that their plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea received a B.S. in Business Management from Quinnipiac University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a J.D. from the Pace University School of Law, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She can be contacted at 914-948-1500 or www.esslawfirm.com. First steps to take when a loved one passes LAUREN ENEA GUEST CORNER Lunch & Learn Series Held on the last Wednesday of each month, Lunch & Learn programs at Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP, shed light on a variety of important elder law and estate planning topics. The free educational program, held at the firm’s White Plains location, is open to the public – though space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to register early by calling 914-948-1500 to reserve their spot. A light lunch and refreshments are included. Future programs include: Sept. 27 LLCs: The Pros, Cons and Estate Planning: For some, an LLC can be a useful tool to pass assets down to loved ones while avoiding or minimizing estate taxes. Discover if an LLC may be right for your estate planning needs as well as how they are used to reduce the risk of personal liability with rental properties. Presentation by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. & Michael P. Enea, Esq. Oct. 25 Understanding the Implications of Gray Divorce: A divorce later in life often adds a level of complexity to the estate and tax plan process. Understand what potential complications may arise and how to address them – from division of assets and tax issues to estate and long-term care planning. Presented by Lauren C. Enea, Esq. Once the assets of the decedent are identified, it will be most important to marshal and secure those assets so that a third party is unable to unlawfully take possession of them.’ -Lauren C. Enea, Esq. Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP FOCUS ON ELDER LAW

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