VOL. 13 NO. 29 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 27 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 2 LEGAL NOTICES 26 LEISURE 22 OBITUARIES 8 OPINION 10 SPORTS 16 Somers Women’s Club pg 4 GIVING BACK Visit News.HalstonMedia.com for the latest news. BY BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER Area civic, community and religious leaders of multiple faiths have come together in recent days to support their Jewish neighbors in the face of brutal violence in Israel. The Jewish community in Northern Westchester and Putnam counties was left reeling last week after the Palestinian Hamas terrorist organization on Oct. 7 murdered more than 1,500 Jews, including at least 29 Americans living in Israel. “What are we feeling? Disbelief, anger, confusion. Distraught, horrified, numb, anxiety, tears, maybe some panic,” said Alan Gunzburg during Friday night’s prayer service at Temple Beth Shalom in Mahopac. “This is not a random act of violence or terrorism; this is war. “Last Saturday was the single worst day for attacks on Jews since the Holocaust.” According to reports, Hamas has also abducted close to 200 hostages, including babies and seniors. Jewish women and girls were paraded around Gaza with blood-soaked pants, indicating many instances of rape. As of press time, the casualties from the conflict were continuing to rise and are almost certain to far surpass any figures so far reported. Hebrew Congregation of Somers Rabbi Shoshana Leis told a multi-faith gathering at Yorktown First Presbyterian Church about an exchange she had with Ossining Episcopal Priest Hal Roark as she tried to explain how devastating the attacks were to her community. “[I told him] I need to grieve with my people and be held by other people who are witnessing us in our grief now,” Rabbi Leis said. “And we did that on Thursday, which you can see on YouTube. I and others in the communities that I serve felt completely transformed having been held and seen in our grief.” Images of horror Reporting from the attacks and their aftermath has uncovered brutal violence, with documents recovered from dead Hamas fighters allegedly showing that the organization explicitly targeted schools and vulnerable civilians. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed seeing images of a baby riddled with bullets, young people burned alive and soldiers beheaded. Blinken said the carnage is reminiscent of atrocities committed by ISIS. As of press time, 10 area synagogues were planning a gathering in support of Israel on Oct. 17, hosted by Congregation Sons of Israel of Briarcliff. Organizers included Temple Beth Am of Yorktown, Hebrew Congregation of Somers, Temple Beth Shalom of Mahopac, and Temple Shaaray Tefila of Bedford Corners. Attendees were asked to bring the names of loved ones Region rallies in support of Israel, Jewish community SEE ISRAEL PAGE 6 PHOTO: ROB DISTASIO HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 #UGottaHaveHope Scan Here to learn more about what your home may be worth. Check Out My New Website: hopemazzola.com Just Sold Bringing buyers and sellers together is my specialty. I'm pleased to announce the recent purchase of this spectacular 24-acre parcel and sale of this lovely home (selling for 18% over asking). Call Your Local Expert today (that's me) to help with a purchase or sale you are considering. Sold to My Buyer | 24-acres Armonk PO/Chappaqua Schools 3BR | 1.1 BA | .50 acre Yorktown Heights
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CoveCare Center 2023 Imagine Gala Friday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. CoveCare Center invites the community to attend its 2023 Imagine Gala at Salem Golf Club in North Salem. CoveCare Center provides mental health and substance use prevention and treatment services to adults, children, families, and seniors. All proceeds from the event directly benefit CoveCare Center’s programs and make it possible for the agency to continue to offer accessible and affordable services. At the event, CoveCare Center will be celebrating the career of Michael Piazza, Putnam County Commissioner of Social Services, Mental Health, and Youth Bureau, and presenting him with the Sid Gibson Imagine Award. The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and music by Tony T Entertainment featuring The City Express Band. An exciting silent auction will be held, including a host of valuable items, such as sports and entertainment tickets, vacation accommodations, gift baskets, and more. In addition, CoveCare Center will display their Giving Tree, which will give guests the opportunity to see the many programs and services their donation could impact. For more information, to purchase tickets, or become a sponsor to the event, please visit www.CoveCareCenter.org, or contact Development development@ covecarecenter.org Coldwell Banker Realty Art Show: Magical Moments Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Featuring an exhibit by local artists, including an opportunity to meet the artists, poetry readings, and music. To be held at the historic Bailey House at 338 Route 202 in Somers. Free to all! Church of the Good Shepherd 39 Granite Springs Rd. in Granite Springs Senior Saturday Luncheon Saturday, Oct. 28, at 12 p.m. The Church of the Good Shepherd will host a non-denominational, free lunch gathering of local senior citizens at the church. A delicious hot meal will be served, and will be accompanied by companionship, conversation and community! The meal will conclude with dessert and coffee. A second meal will be given to everyone attending to take home. RSVP is required by calling 914-248-5631 or emailing seniorssaturdays@ goodshepherdny.org. Somers Library Please register using the online calendar at www.somerslibrary. org to have access to online meetings. If virtual, you will receive an invitation prior to the start of the program. Programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through patrons’ generous contributions. Celebrate Halloween on Harry Potter Day Saturday, Oct. 28, from 12 to 4 p.m. Bring the whole family for Halloween fun! This year, the library will be celebrating Harry Potter and his magical world with a variety of programs for all ages. Make your own wand, craft Harry’s owl, Hedwig or escape from Hogwarts in the escape room. There will also be fall wreath crafting and “Pottering Around the UK: Real Life Locations from the World of Harry Potter” as a virtual program at home or in the reading room. Something for everyone and if you come in costume, you can claim a prize. Registration is required for the escape room, the wreath crafting, and the “Pottering Around the UK” Zoom. ELEPHANT’S TRUNK SEE TRUNK PAGE 7
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Four times a year, former Somers teachers, support staff and administration get together at Il Forno to enjoy each other’s company and reminisce about the good times. But the relaxed affair isn’t just about patting themselves on the back for a job well done, according to Somers Intermediate School teacher Kay Staplin. “We tip the hat and say thank you to the Somers community for all you gave us,” said the fourthgrade teacher. The Plattsburgh graduate also directed her appreciation inside the building. “The support staff at Somers were the heart and soul of the school district,” said Staplin. “Teachers and children will never forget them for all their endless effort.” At the junior high and high school, the boundless limit in question was on laughter for George Bickel’s students. “I used humor all the time,” said the Social Studies teacher. “It was a way to grow relationships with kids.” And he had no problem taking credit even when the amusement was unintentional. Bickel recalled one incident where he wore a black and a brown shoe to work, so one of the kids alerted Vice Principal John Bellantoni. The VP came to see for himself and just shook his head at Bickel. But the color-blind teacher was quick to reassure his boss. “Don’t worry, I got a matching set at home,” Bickel remembered. Of course, Bickel’s primary mission was also well received by his students. “I taught history as a way to bring perspective to current events,” he asserted. 30 years later, he still hears from students, as does Irene Kanowitz. The ongoing connection has her taking pride in the many graduates who went onto notable positions in the business world, which always brings it back home nonetheless. “I loved the kids, the administration and community,” she said, “Somers has a very special place in my heart.” Her cardio kicks into gear when these gatherings come around too. “This is like seeing family,” she said. Dawn Dentato also sat at ease amongst her colleagues and leaving town in the late 1980s actually pointed her back home. She student-taught in a small town and the close knit feel focused her professional aspirations. “A small town, that’s what I want,” said the 1983 Somers graduate and math teacher. “I want a family-like community.” She wasn’t all about the pluses and minuses, though. Dentato tried to make sure her lessons accessed both the left and right brain, and loved when the kids responded by bringing out their creativity. John Malone had a similar misdirection as a high school English teacher. Comma placement, verb conjugation and “I before E except after C” were not his main priority. “I hoped through writing I got them interested in thinking clearly, processing supporting evidence and understanding the complexity and nuance of the issues around them,” he explained. That said, Mr. Malone succeeded based on what he took away from his 21 years of teaching at Somers. “Getting to know my students made my life very interesting,” the 2008 retiree assured. Now in North Salem, gardening, jogging and traveling lets him hit the high points. A goal that Lawrence Dwyer had as principal of Somers High School. But overseeing as a strict taskmaster was not his approach. From 1978-1982, he’s pretty sure his first order was accomplished on a daily basis. “I think the students knew that I cared,” Dwyer said. The foundation established, the principal avoided wielding authority by laying down the law and setting standards that students had to live up to. Instead, the mission statement meant letting students know that they had the ability to meet the expectations of teachers, the administration and the community. Silvio Dinardo among the latter, the Il Forno founder has had children and grandchildren go through the school system and summed up the group like the very satisfied customer he is. “They are the greatest - wonderful people,” he concluded. Remembering the good times Retired Somers educators meet to reminisce Dorothy Basini Drew Strauss Dawn Dentato and John Fitzgerald PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI John Malone, Frank Solomita, and Lawrence Dwyer HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com Attend Night at the Races Oct 27, 2023 More info at somerslionsclub.org Support
PAGE 4 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 While we were fortunate for Sunday to be the first real Sunday after several very not-sundays, there was quite a lot of scrambling to adjust the park setup. “Super” thanks to our Superintendents Nick DeVito of the Highway Department, and Steve Rawlston of Parks and Recreation for going above and beyond in helping with the last-minute reconfiguration necessitated by flooding conditions. More “super” thanks to Tom Newman, who worked like Superman for two days lugging and arranging anything and everything. The Somers Women’s Club would like to thank the following local donors: Outhouse Orchard, Harvest Moon Orchard, Salinger’s Orchard, Sweet Delites, JV Bagels, Mahopac Golf Club, Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish, Primavera, Barnwood Grille, Prime Pub, Mama Rosa, Le Fontane, DeCicco’s, Somers Super Deli, Somers Custom Framing, Mexican Shack and Whispering Pines. Special thanks to Win Waste Management for providing a dumpster. Please reward all of these supporters with your patronage. Because of all who came out to shop, snack or sell, this was one of our most successful fundraisers ever. All proceeds from the tag sale are donated back to charitable organizations in the Somers community. A message from the Somers Women’s Club Oct. 1 tag sale a success PHOTOS: TOM WALOGORSKY Members of the Somers Women’s Club at Reis Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF SOMERS WOMEN’S CLUB
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 5 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 What steps have you taken to protect your life savings from the cost of long term care? Since 1966, the Somers Lions Club and the dedicated membership has worked to improve the lives of those in need. We will be hosting a “Night at the Races” charity event on Oct. 27, where 100% of the proceeds will be given to the Friends of Karen and Hudson Valley Make-a-Wish. These two worthy organizations survive solely on donations. You can help by joining us for a night of fun and prizes. More importantly, you can help by joining this club and participating in our many events throughout the year. We have attached a QR code to scan, linking to a questionnaire that can help our club serve the community in the best possible way. Perhaps many out there think it is a major commitment of time and money to be a member. In reality, our membership is made up of homemakers, retirees, businesspeople, teachers and many other of your neighbors and friends with one goal, to improve the lives of those who need help. This is the largest service organization in the world. Our original mission was outlined by Helen Keller who asked for an organization that could help the blind. It has blossomed into a worldwide organization that is always at the forefront of rescue operations when tragedy and natural disasters require help. So please scan the code and take a minute to help us best meet the needs of the Somers community. We are a non-discriminatory and non-political group that could use your help to help us serve better. Thank you in advance for your support. Join us on our mission of service The Somers Lions Club is always looking for ways to give back to our community. PHOTO COURTESY OF SOMERS LIONS CLUB SOMERS LIONS CLUB Everyone is getting into the spirit of spooky season, including local decorating enthusiasts (and friendly rivals) Arnie Guyot and Bob Ondrovic! Send high resolution photos of your lawn display, pumpkin carving, or creative costume to somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com for a chance to appear in an upcoming issue! Somers gets PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB ONDROVIC BECAUSE ARNIE GUYOT SUCKS AS A PHOTOGRAPHER PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB ONDROVIC spooky!
PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 who have died, who are missing or who are currently in harm’s way in Israel. Meanwhile, while no specific threats had been reported in this area, the entire community has been on edge, particularly last Friday when Hamas called for a global day of jihad. Tensions were exacerbated when the New York City Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) showed support for the terrorist attacks in a rally on Oct. 8. “It is absolutely disgusting that the NYC-DSA held a rally celebrating the murderous rampage of Hamas terrorists through Israel,” Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) stated in a release. “There is no moral equivalency between Israel defending its right to exist and these coldblooded killers who went door to door indiscriminately butchering men, women, children and the elderly. It is unconscionable that these fringe lunatics stand in solidarity with Hamas murderers.” A widely circulated photo showed an attendee of the DSA’s rally holding a swastika. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the Chicago chapter of BLM shared an image of a paraglider holding a Palestinian flag, declaring “I Stand With Palestine.” The paraglider image was in reference to some of the Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel by air on Oct. 7, including terrorists who killed at least 260 young Israelis at a concert dubbed a “Festival of Peace and Love,” which likely consisted of social justice-oriented Israelis who had been sympathetic to the Palestinian cause. The DSA was condemned by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who vowed to protect the city’s Jewish residents. “Your fight is my fight,” Adams said at last week’s New York Stands With Israel rally. “That [DSA] swastika not only displays the pain of antisemitism, it displays the pain of racism among African Americans. You marched with us with Dr. King. You stood with us with all the fights we have. And I’m saying we’re going to stand with you and stand united together.” Several local social justice organizations also denounced the attacks perpetrated by Hamas. Yorktown for Justice (YFJ), which sponsored a “Peaceful Vigil for Israelis and Palestinians” at the Yorktown First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, put out the following statement: “As advocates for peace and justice, Yorktown for Justice is appalled by the recent slaughter and kidnapping of innocent Jewish civilians by terrorists. We condemn the ongoing death and destruction in Israel and Gaza. We are in grief over the loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives over the past week. We do not condone attacks on civilians or violence of any kind. We hope for a solution that will provide a future based on justice, equality and human dignity for all.” Race Amity of Northern Westchester and Putnam put out a nearly identical statement. Marisa Ragonese, a co-founder of YFJ, said she hadn’t seen the anti-Semitic BLM memes, but she emphasized that it’s possible to both denounce Hamas’ actions and support the Palestinian cause. “I haven’t seen the memes, but to me denouncing terrorism by Hamas or by any group or government is not akin to denouncing calls for ‘Free Palestine’ or the existence of Israel,” Ragonese said. “There is a distinction between a government and its people, meaning if the Israeli government is perpetrating violence against Palestinians, it does not justify violence against Israeli citizens.” Distant war, local pain Given the large Jewish population in New York, the Hamas attack hit close to home. Rabbi Robert Weiner of Temple Beth Am in Yorktown described a lot of Zoom meetings he has attended with members of the congregation. “They’re crying, they’re hurt, and they’re angry,” said Weiner, who has Facebook friends living in Israel who have family members who have been kidnapped. Mahopac’s Rabbi Sarah Freidson of Temple Beth Shalom was unequivocal in an email she sent out to the congregation. “There will inevitably be voices that claim this brutal violence was provoked by Israel,” she wrote. “Nonsense. This is terrorism, plain and simple. There is no justification for going door to door, kidnapping children and the elderly or murdering parents in front of their children. There is no justification for the brutal murder of young people dancing at a music festival.” Rabbi Yehuda Heber of the Chabad of Yorktown noted that his congregation was in the midst of celebrating Simchat Torah when the attacks happened. Literally translated as “Joy of the Torah,” the holiday is among the most joyous in Judaism. 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PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PLAY THE NEW YORK LOTTERY GAMES. PLEASE PLAY RESPONSIBLY. 24-HOUR PROBLEM GAMING HOTLINE: 1-877-8-HOPENY (846-7369) RWHudsonValleyNY.com Sunday, October 29 • 6pm Earn Entries All Month Long! 2023 JEEP RENEGADE DRAWING Newburgh, NY Assemblyman Matt Slater (R, CYorktown) this week decried the recent decision by the Public Service Commission to greenlight an unsustainable increase in rates proposed by NYSEG and RG&E. The unanimous approval by the seven-member commission entails a 30 percent surge in NYSEG’s electricity delivery rates and a 17.8 percent escalation in its gas delivery rates, which will be reflected in utility customers’ bills over the next 18 months. Back in 2022, Slater, who was serving as Yorktown’s supervisor, signed a letter to the state Public Service Commission highlighting how NYSEG’s proposal would cause a painful and unacceptably high rate hike on customers and maintenance costs and should be viewed as an inherent part of NYSEG’s operational expenses, especially considering consumers already pay some of the highest energy costs in the country. “For a significant period, we witnessed the warning signs New York’s energy policy was broken, yet there have been no substantial efforts for reform,” Slater said at a press conference on Monday. “We are grappling with an affordability crisis that continues to persist. These price increases will only fuel this crisis, making it unsustainable and hindering the growth of our families and small businesses as their energy costs skyrocket.” Assemblyman Anil Beephan, Jr. (R, C-East Fishkill) said, “All we see is increase after increase and it is not fair that it falls on the backs of our taxpayers. The Public Service Commission needs to do better. They need to listen to the residents of the Hudson Valley and stop driving them out of New York with these ridiculous policies.” Slater said that around this time last year, more than 106,000 NYSEG customers and 65,000 RG&E customers were at least 60 days behind on their bills, with the two companies having sent notices threatening shutoffs to more than 100,000 customers. “With this rate spike, we can only assume those numbers to drastically increase leaving families and businesses to suffer,” the assemblyman said. Article courtesy of Assemblyman Slater’s Office Slater denounces NYSEG’s double-digit rate hike Margaret M. Seiter Margaret M. Seiter, nee Slamm, of Somers, formerly of Huntington, NY and Elmhurst, NY, died Saturday, October 7, at home in her sleep. Margaret was born on August 21, 1928, in Greenpoint, NY, the second child of the late Joseph and Margaret Slamm and the beloved sister of Florence and Joseph. Margaret, known as Marge to her friends and Maggie to her beloved husband Ralph P. Seiter, is the loving mother of Mary (Larry) Pocknett of Avon, CT, Susan Wickware of Philadelphia, PA, Joseph Seiter (Mary Wynn) of Ridgewood, NJ, Barbara (Kevin) Burke of Southport, NC, Peggy (Marc) Alimena of Rye, NY, Anne (Rich) Alexander of Succasunna, NJ, Jeanne ( Jim) D’Elia of Ramsey, NJ and Chris (Debra) Seiter of New York, NY. She is the devoted grandmother of 24 wonderful grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Margaret spent her childhood in Elmhurst, Queens and was a 1945 graduate of Newtown High School. Margaret proudly shared stories of her early career as a secretary with General Electric before leaving to raise her family. She even earned the title of Office Orchid in a GE beauty contest! Once her children were a little older, Margaret spent twenty fulfilling years working as a secretary in the Oldfield Middle School guidance office in Greenlawn, NY. Upon retiring, Margaret and Ralph spent the remainder of their years living in Heritage Hills in Somers. They enjoyed their many friends and had family visitors often. Above all, Margaret had a kind, generous spirit. She always had a warm smile for strangers and gravitated to being extra kind to the people in greatest need. She’ll be remembered most by her children for her strength and support of them throughout their lives. She will be sorely missed. Friends called at Clark Associates Funeral Home in Katonah on Monday, Oct. 16. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Somers. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Somers or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. OBITUARY
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Opinion 118 N, BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of The Somers Record or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 Brett Freeman, Publisher Tom Walogorsky , Editor Tabitha Pearson Marshall, Creative Director Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 10 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 I n the dead of winter several years back, a friend asked if I’d like to have lunch at a small café in the area. The café was crowded and the clicking and clacking of silverware filled the space above the murmur of trivial conversation. Once seated in a booth, I began perusing the menu. I was starving and couldn’t decide what to order, so I was delighted to see that beef barley soup was on the menu that day. I ordered a cup of soup and a house salad. My friend ordered the same. Our lunch came out rather quickly and set before me was a steaming hot bowl of beef barley soup. I could hardly wait to get the soup into my mouth. It was my favorite and one which never tasted quite the same when I tried to make it at home. As my friend and I continued to talk, I sent my spoon into the bowl, filled it and slid the brown broth mixture into my mouth. Perfection. I was so glad to be there because all I had at home was tuna and some stale bread. Another dip into the bowl and another glorious taste of the delicious beef barley soup. With the third dip of the spoon, my mouth was already open, anticipating the warm and delightful taste of this amazing elixir. But, when I brought the spoon up from the bottom of the bowl, there lying limp and brown was a torn open, saturated packet of Sweet & Low. Oh no! My euphoria turned into a wave of nausea as I tried to imagine how someone’s garbage had found its way into my soup. I cook. I cook a lot and not once has any garbage made its way into the pot. There was no accident or mistake that I could imagine which would allow for a used sugar packet to be in my soup. Did someone do it on purpose, or worse, was the cook scraping food from dirty plates into the soup pot? I thought I was going to be sick. I asked to see the manager/owner who took his time coming to see me. When the young man finally approached, he identified himself as the owner. I figured that nothing I could say would explain the problem better than lifting the spoon out of the bowl and exposing the packet. He looked at it and without changing his expression, he began explaining how things like this are normal and mishaps always happen in restaurants. “Really? I said. “This is how you want to address this issue? No apology, no telling me that your patrons are your top priority and you can’t imagine how something like this could happen?” No, he decided to repeat that these things happen and there is really nothing that anyone can do about it. My friend continued to quietly sip her soup. Was she insane to continue to eat the food in this café? “I think we should go,” I said as she slurped two more spoons of soup before she reluctantly rose to put on her coat. What more could I do other than never return to this place? As we passed the counter on our way to the door, the owner yelled out, “Have a nice day and please don’t come back again.” I stopped dead in my tracks and gave him a 10-second stare. “I hope you’re laughing in a few months because I know you have no idea who I am.” Actually I am no one of any importance to anyone except my family, but he didn’t know that. I then turned to the patrons eating and in a loud and commanding voice I said, “May I have your attention please. I just ordered beef barley soup and there was a torn, used packet of Sweet & Low in it. I informed the owner and he explained that these things happen in restaurants. Now I believe that the entire pot of soup should be thrown out, but he will probably continue to serve it the rest of the day.” As I walked out the door, I turned to the owner and said loudly, “Have a nice day.” A young woman and her child walked behind me out the door and said, “Thank you for letting us know. I had just ordered the soup for me and my son.” I found my friend huddled outside in the cold, clearly not wanting to be a part of this unfortunate circumstance and I wondered how she would have felt if it was her soup that had come with a side of garbage in it. At home I called the Health Department and explained what had happened. They took all the necessary information and assured me that someone would follow-up within two weeks. About four months later the café was closed with a notice from the Health Department pasted on the front door. “Unclean practices” was the cause of its ultimate demise. I hadn’t gone out that day to close down a café; this was just an unfortunate circumstance. Jo Ann Francella can be reached at jkjfranc@ gmail.com. An unfortunate circumstance JO ANN FRANCELLA JUST JO ANN Hamas motivation to instigate Israeli retaliation? Dear Editor, Maybe Hamas deliberately goaded Israel into having to invade Gaza, creating an impossible situation for Israel. Suppose for a moment that Hezbollah, the Iranian terrorist organization, conspired/ armed/trained/encouraged Hamas, the Gazan political and terrorist organization, into the unprovoked Oct. 7 attack on Israeli civilians. Hamas in Gaza knew full well that the indiscriminate slaughter of over 1,400 unarmed Israeli and 40 American citizens, and the kidnapping of over 150 Israelis and 13 Americans hostages, including infants, children, men and women, would force IDF (Israel Defense Forces) to counter-attack Gaza with massive force and in the process harm and kill many innocent Gazan Palestinians. Suppose that was the whole idea. Iranian Hezbollah is likely to have instigated this whole incident, knowingly sacrificing thousands of Israelis, and knowing that IDF would be forced to respond and kill thousands more Palestinians. Condemnation against Hamas’ brutal attack on Israeli citizens would be lost in the political backlash against Israel for ‘creating’ the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This indeed is the only thing that make any sense. What other reason could there possibly be for a sudden Hamas attack on unarmed Israeli civilian populations. Even if some of the Human Rights Watch stories are true, the sudden Hamas attack makes no sense unless it was to force IDF to counter attack and make Israel look like the inhumane bad guy in this scenario. Just look at how news coverage has already shifted from the brutality of the Hamas raid on Israel to the inhumane crisis that Israel is now inflicting on Gaza. There are two sides to every story and it looks to me as if Hamas is trying to take the high road in both of them, despite having instigated this atrocity. It’s time for everyone to step back and take a look at who the bad guys really are here. -Hank Kornfeld Somers God will redeem us Dear Editor, Four thousand years ago, a farmer in Israel by the name of Avram (Abraham) concluded there was only one G-d, not the multiplicity of gods worshipped by the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. And so monotheisim was born and it changed everything. Abraham entered into a compact with G-d and G-d agreed that the Jewish people, the progeny of Abraham, were to be the “chosen people.” It hasn’t been easy to live up to this challenge. Starting with the “forbidden fruit” episode in the Garden of Eden and the flood that wiped out almost all living things, G-d excised the evil elements of his domain and redeemed the righteous believers. This tight relationship grew and matured and survived many trials, including kings who decided to take wives not of the Jewish faith. There were times when G-d’s agents like Moses and Elijah had to intercede and slay Baalists or Pharaoh’s armies. Always G-d interceded and redeemed the Jewish people. More recently, the evil Nazi regime murdered 6 million Jews, and while I don’t know why G-d did not help us, he did create the environment for the creation of the State of Israel and we are blessed with many cousins who made it into Israel from Eastern Europe and the Pale. This was Gd’s redemption. Fast forward to 2023. Now we are faced with yet another evil entity. The unspeakable atrocities of Oct. 7, 2023 will be punished. We will never see those that were butchered by Hamas, but G-d has a way to redeem us and make us believers in him and maybe a way for Jews and Palestinians to live side by side in peace. As it is written, so let it be. -Herb Oringel Somers LETTERS
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Anyway, I truly believe that one of the things that makes a successful marriage is being able to have an argument that either ends in a resolution or an understanding, and not personal injury or dismemberment. The other thing is to laugh at my jokes regardless of whether you think they are funny. An argument can stem from a disagreement, a misunderstanding, a clash of values or failure to laugh at my jokes. Communication is a very important part of mutual harmony, to say the least. Saying the least is another. And yet I’ve known couples that are constantly at each others’ throats, and you think they’re gonna kill each other, and the insults are flying, and the next time you look they’re in a passionate embrace. Knowing how to argue with purpose and empathy is important in any relationship, and especially in marriage. I have some tips about arguing that will help you have a long and successful one: 1. Never go to bed angry, because in the morning you’ll forget what you were fighting about, and you’ll end up losing by default. 2. If you have a beef and you don’t want to be the goat, yet you don’t want to look like you’re chicken, let it simmer and stew for a little while, and just before you come to a boil you can eat the entire argument. 3. If your wife is mad at you because you were taking a little too long checking out with the checkout girl, it’s probably a Miss understanding. My apologies for that one. 4. Ironically, if you grab the remote control because you like comedy and she likes family drama, use it to tune to the channel with the family drama, if you don’t want family drama. 5. If you don’t want to ever fight about the upbringing of children, then don’t bring them up in the first place. Many couples fight over money, which is something my wife and I have never fought over. That’s because we had a clear understanding that we would never live above our means, and that we would not purchase things frivolously or after drinking. And since we don’t have that much money, it wouldn’t have been much of a fight. As a public service, I will provide a fictional example of a dysfunctional conversation that resolves peacefully, and you can use it to identify any triggers that you might find familiar in your own interactions with your loved ones. She says, “You always have to one-up me at everything. Remember when I told you my company put me up at the Four Seasons for the convention? And you said well, yours put you up at the Five Seasons? With you it’s always tit for tat, and I guess you’d better get used to tat.” And he says, “You never give me enough credit for all the good things I do.” “I’m just going by the example your credit card company set. And you’re always trying to pick a petty argument with me, like the one we had yesterday.” “That argument was literally about Tom Petty.” She says, “You complain about the dumbest things, like when you say I load the dishwasher wrong.” “You DO load the dishwasher wrong. What if it was an anti-aircraft gun and you loaded it wrong?” “I bet the ammunition would still come out clean. What about you? You always put the toilet paper roll in upside-down.” “If the toilet was upside-down I’d do it your way.” “Well,” she says, “then let’s just agree to disagree.” “NO! I disagree to disagree!” “Don’t look now, but I think that means we agree.” I’ll just say in closing to be careful with your words. You can’t un-say something you’ve said, and you can’t un-hear something your partner said to you. That’s why my wife talks so softly. And when I say, “What?” She has time to edit whatever she said for a PG rating. It’s much easier to not say something stupid than to have to apologize for it later. It’s just not easy for ME not to say something stupid. Join Rick and No Options for a Halloween rock & roll-fest at 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Back Nine in Cortlandt. Say hello at [email protected]. Closing arguments RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD Contact Us The Somers Record is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected].
PAGE 12 – THE SOMERS RECORD ESTATE LAW THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 There are certainly numerous challenges facing those with disabilities and special needs. Whether a loved one has a physical disability, which impairs their ability to engage in the activities of daily living (i.e., walking, dressing, bathing, feeding and/or using the toilet), and/or prevents them from obtaining gainful employment, the question is often what steps can and/or should you be taking to protect them financially and/ or provide for their needs. This is also true if your loved one is a child and/or an adult with intellectual disabilities and cognitive impairments. The following is a general overview and summary of the steps you can take to assist and provide for them: 1. Become familiar with the state and/or federal programs they may be entitled to, depending on their finances and nature of disability. For example, are they eligible for Medicaid (nursing home/homecare) and/ or SSI (Supplemental Social Security Income), which have resource and income eligibility tests? Do they have a disability and a work history that would qualify them for Social Security Disability (SSD), which doesn’t have a financial test? 2. If a disabled person is over the age of 18 and has assets/ resources in their name, and/or they received an award or settlement, which disqualifies them for such programs as Medicaid and SSI, they have the option of creating and funding a “SelfSettled Special Needs Trust,” which will not impact their eligibility for said programs. The principal and/or income from such a trust can be utilized for their special and supplemental needs (those not covered by Medicaid/SSI and/or any other program they might be eligible for) without impacting their eligibility for said programs. The only downside of utilizing a “Self-Settled Special Needs Trust” is that upon the death of the trust beneficiary, the balance of the trust assets, if any, have to be first used to reimburse the government for services provided before they can be disbursed to the named final beneficiaries. 3. In addition to a “SelfSettled Special Needs Trust,” one should also investigate if there are other trusts that can be utilized to protect assets. For example, perhaps look into a Pooled Community Trust or an Irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trust. Additionally, the use of an ABLE account might be an option. However, an ABLE account has a $100,000 limit if the disabled individual is receiving SSI or Medicaid. 4. If a family member and/ or friend wants to provide for a person with a disability either during their lifetime on upon their demise, they can create a “Third Party Special Needs Trust,” which can be funded with their assets while they are alive or upon their demise for the benefit of the special and supplemental needs of the disabled person. This trust is not funded with the assets of the disabled person. The advantage of this trust is that the principal and/or income of the trust used for the special and supplemental needs of the disabled person will not impact their eligibility for Medicaid/SSI and/or any other program they may be entitled to; and that upon the death of the trust beneficiary, the remaining trust principal and/or income can be distributed to anyone or any entity (charity) named by the trust’s creator without there being any payback to the state for the benefits they provided to the disabled beneficiary. 5. One other major concern and issue that needs to be addressed is whether the disabled person is able to make personal and financial decisions on their own or do they need a courtappointed guardian to make said decisions for them. If they are competent and have the intellectual ability to execute a Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, HIPAA form or other advance directive, the need for a guardian may be avoided. However, if they do not have the mental capacity to execute advance directives and are an adult (a person age 18 or older) who is intellectually or developmentally disabled, it may be necessary to seek the appointment of an Article 17-A guardian in the Surrogate’s Court of the county of their residence. Said guardian will have the authority to make personal and financial decision for the disabled person. This proceeding is to have someone with legal authority to make medical and financial decisions for the disabled individual. Finally, if an adult is physically and/or mentally incapacitated because of a medical condition (stroke, heart attack, ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s as an example) or because of an injury from an accident, medical malpractice or an act of violence, a Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Guardianship proceeding in the Supreme Court of New York State in the county where they are present would be the appropriate proceeding. 6. If the person with a disability needs assistance at home with activities of daily living as identified above, then the option of applying for Medicaid homecare should be strongly considered. Presently, there is no look-back period for Medicaid homecare in New York. While the 30-month lookback is scheduled to be implemented on March 21, 2024, there is still uncertainty if it will. A five-year lookback still applies for Medicaid nursing home. Finally, as can be seen from the above, there are a multitude of issues that affect a disabled person and taking proactive steps to address them is advisable. Anthony J. Enea is the managing attorney of Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP of White Plains. He focuses his practice on Wills, Trusts, Estates and Elder Law. Anthony is the Past Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), and is the past Chair of the 50+ Section of the NYSBA. He is a Past President and Founding member of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Anthony is also the Immediate Past President of the Westchester County Bar Foundation and a Past President of the Westchester County Bar Association. He can be reached at 914-948-1500 or at esslawfirm. com. Planning for a disabled loved one’s future 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: October 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. ANTHONY J. ENEA GUEST CORNER
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PAGE 14 THE SOMERS RECORD – THHappily Ever After After retiring from IBM, I began a new career: working at a law office in White Plains. During this time, I was taking weekend trips to Vermont to visit my friend, Shirley. My husband Bud had passed away several years before, and I loved these trips, always returning home feeling rejuvenated. However, I was now feeling restless and in a rut. One Vermont weekend Shirley and I went out in her Silverado pick-up truck to do some shopping. On our way, we passed The Woolen Mill in Winooski. The building was on the Winooski River, had been restored and now offered apartments for rent. I don’t know what possessed me, but I told Shirl that I wanted to talk to the property manager who was on the premises. After a walk-through and seeing what The Woolen Mill had to offer—racket ball courts, fitness center, pool, the Champlain Mill shopping mall across the street—I told the agent I was interested in the apartment she had showed me. What was I doing? I didn’t have a job, I would be leaving my home and my family—where was my head? I pushed on. Two weeks later I went back to Vermont and spent most of the day looking in the Burlington Yellow Pages for law firms. Of course, Shirl being a native Vermonter was a great help because she knew which firms had the best reputations. I made a list and went home feeling like a kid about to embark on a wild adventure. Within two weeks, I had a scheduled interview with one of the most prestigious firms in Burlington—one of the partners had been Governor. I would be supporting a senior partner and an associate attorney. Both men were laid back and easy going, feet-on-the desk laid back. They were funny and put me at ease. As memory serves me, the associate commented that in Vermont, they practiced “country law,” not like New York style. I felt comfortable and that the interview had been a good one. Later that afternoon as Shirl and I were sitting on the deck having a cold beer, the phone rang. Shirl came running back: “Ruthie, it’s the law firm, I think they’re going to make you an offer.” Yep, they did make an offer and I accepted on the spot. Now came speedy, hard reality: I gave notice to my attorneys who wished me well. They said they had no doubt I’d make it on my own. Joe would be living in my house so I didn’t have to worry about that. On moving day, Mom and I piled into my car, which was loaded with clothes and boxes; the boys closed the moving van tailgate and got in the truck. I looked once more at my lovely home with its fond memories—I knew it would be in good hands. I took a deep breath, started the motor and began my journey to new horizons and adventure. One of the most vivid memories I have of my life in Vermont? The fall foliage and the landing of the “leaf peepers!” The back roads were crowded with slow-moving, out-of-state vehicles with drivers and passengers looking back and forth at the beautiful scenery. How many later suffered with neck problems, I wonder. In all fairness to these folks, the colors were breathtaking and vibrant. I can remember so well going out on my porch and looking at the vivid yellows, reds, greens and a few browns on the trees. What made it so magical was what I could smell in the cool, crisp air: apples, fallen leaves and the whiffs of cozy smells from wood-burning fireplaces. It was heaven! These days, I can step out on my high deck and look off in the distance. Lucky me can see the leaves turning to red and yellow, with glimpses of green and brown. Shades of Vermont without the smell of fresh apples. Can’t have everything! Happy leaf peeping! The autumn leaves drift by the window RUTHANN SCHEFFER WHAT WAS I THINKING? NMLS #60828 Registered Mortgage Broker NY & CT Banking Depts. All Loans Arranged through Third Party Providers. Call Us Today! 800-771-1071 YOUR LOCAL HOME MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS 1013 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 - www.putcap.com
URSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 PAGE 15 The Hamlet at Carmel 73 Units at 650 Stoneleigh Avenue Carmel, NY Putnam County Application Due: November 16, 2023 Lottery Date: November 30, 2023 Amenities Individually controlled Heating & A/C, LEED Certified, 10’ high ceilings, Shopping/Public Transportation close-by, On-site Management & Maintenance Staff, Income Restrictions Apply – No Application Fee – No Broker’s Fee Applicants will not be automatically rejected based on credit or most background check info Priority admissions: Mobility disability (8 units); Hearing/Vision disability (3 units); Physical Disabilities/Traumatic Brain Injury (12 units). More Information: 845-3067705 Your household must meet these income restrictions: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Governor Kathy Hochul HCR Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas www.hcr.gov/lotteries NYHousingSearch.gov Image of Project AMI Unit Size # Units Monthly Rent* Household Size Household Income** 30% 1 BR 2 $611.00 $29,670 - $33,900 2 BR 5 $727.00 $33,900 - $42,360 3 BR 1 $833.00 $38,130 - $49,140 60% 1 BR 15 $1,406.00 $59,340 - $67,800 2 BR 28 $1,680.00 $67,800 - $84,720 3 BR 14 $1,934.00 $76,260 - $98,280 80% 2 BR 5 $2,316.00 $90,400 - $112,960 3 BR 1 $2,669.00 $101,680 - $131,040 90% 2 BR 2 $2,633.00 $101,700 - $127,080 3 BR 1 $3,036.00 $114,390 - $147,420 *Rent includes Water, Sewer and Trash Removal Income guidelines & permitted household size are subject to change. **Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies. Asset limits also apply. Application Due Date: November 16, 2023 – Lottery Date: November 30, 2023 Must be postmarked or submitted online by this date. Sending more than 1 application may disqualify you. How to Apply: Request Application By Phone or Email: 845-306-7705 [email protected] or [email protected] By Mail or In-Person: Kearney Realty Group 57 Route 6 suite 207 Baldwin Place, NY 10505 Include your address & the name and address of the building where you want to apply. Lottery Date & Location: November 30, 2023, at 11 am at 57 Rt. 6, Suite 207 Baldwin Place, NY. Link to livestream will be posted on [WWW.TheHamletAtCarmel.com] for those who wish to attend this lottery virtually. The lottery will determine which applications will be reviewed for tenancy YOU HAVE RIGHTS! ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION • If you have experienced housing discrimination: https://dhr.ny.gov/journey-fair-housing or call 844-862-8703 • Learn about how your credit and background check will be individually reviewed: https://on.ny.gov/3uLNLw4 • 3 units are adapted for mobility impairment • 8 units are adapted for hearing/vision impairment • Reasonable accommodation and modifications may be requested ESPAÑOL siguiente página 中文 下一页 KREYÒL AYISYEN paj kap vini an 국어다음 이지 [বাাংলা] - পরবর্তী পৃষ্ঠা РУССКИЙ Следующая страница POLSZCZYZNA następna strona صفحہ اگال - اردو ITALIANO pagina successiva FRANÇAIS page suivante אידיש- ווייַטער בלאַ ט
BOYS SOCCER Somers 4, Yorktown 2 Wednesday, Oct. 11 The Tuskers came away with a huge road win against Yorktown, powered by a hat trick by Nate Cohen and a goal by Brady Leitner. Lucas Arbelaez and Aaron Went had assists. Somers 1, Byram Hills 0 Friday, Oct. 13 Somers clinched the league title in a barnburner against the Bobcats. Manny Perez netted the deciding goal off an assist from Nate Cohen. CROSS COUNTRY League Championship Meet Tuesday, Oct. 10 The Tuskers traveled to John Jay High School, with the girls team coming away with their third consecutive league championship. Somers was powered by strong performances across the board, with five runners finishing in the top 10 spots. Mia Sandolo (20:16.7), Julia Aquilino (20:27.6), Julia Duzynski (20:47.1) and Jessica Masterson (21:14.3) all turned in excellent times and allowed the squad to walk away victorious. “It was an impressive team showing running on a tough John Jay course,” said Coach John Vegliante. “I’m proud of all the girls and how well they competed. The girls have been working hard and we’re excited for the rest of the season.” For the boys, Christian Wissa took 3rd (17:51), Christian Brooks took 4th (17:53.1) and Michael Maguire took 11th (18:38.4). VOLLEYBALL Somers 3, North Salem 0 Tuesday, Oct. 10 Somers made quick work of the Tigers, 25- 11, 25-13, 25-10 behind a standout performance from Emma Barton (13 assists, 1 ace). Somers 3, Fox Lane 1 Wednesday, Oct. 11 The squad topped the Foxes on the road 25- 13, 25-12, 24-26, 25- 20, with Reilly Pittman (29 assists, 20 digs, 4 kills, 2 aces, 0.5 blocks), Bridget Pittman (13 kills, 8 aces, 1 assist, 9 digs 1 block), Maren Kellock (13 kills, 4 aces, 2 assists, 5 digs, 0.5 blocks), and Taylor Luks (17 digs, 2 assists, 4 aces) all chipping in. Somers 3, Yorktown 1 Friday, Oct. 13 The Tuskers took care of business on their home court, 25-13, 25-13, 25-27, 25-18. Reilly Pittman (40 assists, 10 kills, 2 aces, 14 digs, 2 blocks), Caroline Conti (16 kills, 2 aces, 2 assists, 5 digs, 5 blocks), Maren Kellock (10 kills, 1 ace, 2 assists, 4 digs), and Taylor Luks (16 digs, 1 kill, 2 aces) all played strong for Somers. FIELD HOCKEY Rye 3, Somers 0 Saturday, Oct. 14 The Tuskers were blanked at home against a tough Garnets squad. Sports PAGE 16 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 66 Miller Road, Mahopac 845-628-2050 www.mavistireofmahopac.com With This Coupon • Expires 11/30/23 $10.00OFF Synthetic Oil change (MOST CARS) 25%OFF 25 % OFF STRUTS & SHOCKS With This Coupon • Expires 11/30/23 CARING FOR YOUR CAR & OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 35 YEARS! The Friendly Mavis Team Girls XC, boys soccer claim league championships Conner Van Tassell Lucas Arbelaez Nate Cohen Julia Duzynski Brooke Fazio Christian Brooks PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI VARSITY ROUNDUP It was an impressive team showing running on a tough course. I’m proud of all the girls and how well they competed.’ Coach John Vegliante
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PAGE 18 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Somers girls soccer has yet to lose a game this year, and the Tuskers hoped to continue the streak against John Jay on Oct. 12. Scoring first never hurts either and when the ball came out front to Tiana Righetti, she was quick on the stick. John Jay goalie Mia Bourla dove right, and at 45 seconds, the winning tone was set. Up 1-0, a 4-1 victory followed from the soles of Righetti’s feet. “It got everybody going and put us on a roll,” she asserted. Assisted by Annie Maguire, the co-captain employed a welldeveloped insight to play giveand-go with Righetti. “Tiana played me the ball.” Maguire said, “and we’re really good at connecting with each other. So I sent her the ball back.” Still, John Jay did manage some pressure in response. Carly Mangiaracina worked the sideline to give Ella Kerman running room ahead at 36:10, and a minute later, Quinn Oates put a one hopper on goal. But Marley Hawkins got the clear on Kerman, and Julia Schmidberger easily handled the hop. Bourla didn’t have it as easy on the other end, though. Julia Arbelaez got behind the defense twice, and the John Jay goalie barely won both races to the ball by going headlong. Moments later, Bourla got to remain on her feet, but the denial wasn’t any less perilous. Righetti came down the right, and her centering pass had John Jay exposed again. Bourla winning this battle too, time was not on her side. Around the 24-minute mark, Somers patiently worked the zone, and Righetti was definitely excited when coming into space about 25 yards away. “I try to calm myself down so that I can play the right ball and take the right shot,” she said. A 2-0 lead came on the midfielder’s turn forward. “I got my head up, I saw that it was open, and I went for it,” beamed Righetti. Ella Kerman kept working the sideline nonetheless. Twice she got the ball to Jordan Kauftheil, but the Tusker defense was a step ahead both times. Then came the backbreaker at 12:21, and this time it was Arbelaez from the 25. “I got a good ball. I saw the goalie was out, but I took the chance,” said the junior. “I caught her off guard I guess, and it worked out.” John Jay didn’t quit, though. On the sideline, Ella Kerman had a nifty little back kick to Kauftheil in the corner, and she forced a corner kick. The middie lined up, aimed for the net and that’s where it ended up at 37:20 of the second. Of course, Somers didn’t dial back - especially Maguire. The co-captain’s footwork gave John Jay fits, and all the resulting offensive pressure left Righetti in awe. “She just has a way with always controlling the ball and tricking out the defenders,” said the midfielder. Her second assist made good on the words. Threading the ball ahead to Maggie Higgins, Brooke Epstein didn’t stand a chance. 18:15 to go, the rest was just enjoying another good day at the beach, and Jordan McMorrow had no problem supplying the surf and turf. Her whole team pulling for the center back to score a goal, she was lined up nicely on the right. “It was a great ball,” said the senior. Instead, her shot went just wide, and the bench couldn’t help joyously laughing off the missed opportunity. All good, the camaraderie isn’t all that drives this team, according to McMorrow. “The energy is great, and the commitment and perseverance that we have is phenomenal across the board,” she assured. As for the undefeated streak, Somers has no intention of letting up. “We’re going to keep this going,” concluded Maguire. Somers defeats Wolves to remain unbeaten Bridget Kossow PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Kate Seeger GIRLS SOCCER 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033 www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com • [email protected] DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor • BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager JOSEPH M. McMANUS ~ Director • RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director • Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah Railroad Station. • Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars • Monuments & inscriptions available. FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT Both pre-payment and no-payment options Serving all Faiths since 1858 • Cremations and Burials Pick your play and order today! (Gasp!) Don’t have tickets? Don’t miss out! SEPT 28 - OCT 21 • 10 dierent shows to choose from • Matinee and evening shows • 9 Nyack stages LiveArtsInNyack.com For program details & tickets: 833-681-4800 ®NYSDED
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 19 Somers diver Julia Wilkinson won the 2023 Horace Greeley Diving Invitational and punched her ticket to NYPHSAA Girls State Championship that will be held in Webster, NY, this year. Wilkinson dominated the qualifier meet throughout the 11 rounds of diving and scored a total of 470.85, which is more than 30 points higher than the state qualifying score of 440. The SHS senior is currently ranked number 1 in Section One’s 11-dive ranking and hopes to improve her score at the upcoming Section 1 Championship. “This was my first opportunity to qualify for States this season, so I wanted to make the most out of it,” Wilkinson said. “It was a little intimidating coming into it but once I got into a rhythm the rest of the meet was steady and set the tone for the rest of the season for me.” The Yorktown-Somers Swim and Dive captain showed some impressive technique and powerful execution in each of the highlevel dives and steadily accumulated high scores from all seven officials at the meet. Among Wilkinson’s highest scoring dives were the Forward 2 ½ Somersault Tuck and the Back 1 ½ Somersault in pike position which received 7.5s and 8s, boosting her overall score to far exceed the state qualifying score. Wilkinson will be representing Section 1 at the State Championship that will be held at Webster High School on Nov. 17. “I had a good experience at States my junior year, and this year I want to build on that and go even farther than last year,” said the senior. Triple play! Wilkinson secures spot at state championships SHS senior Julia Wilkinson will be diving in the State Championships for the third straight year. PHOTO COURTESY OF YORKTOWN-SOMERS SWIM & DIVE SWIMMING & DIVING BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER After Somers scored on their opening drive, the Tuskers weren’t able to follow up in the end zone on the next two drives. The John Jay defense not looking bad in a 10-0 game, a chance for the home team didn’t seem out of the question. But right from the outset, the dominance on the other side of the ball removed any doubt. “Our goal is to be hard-nosed football players. Don’t let up any points, you can’t lose,” said Aidan Coolican, and the 38-3 blowout proved close enough to make good on the words. So the coin flip won, the Tuskers let the defense put their best foot forward by deferring. Giving absolutely nothing, Somers was receiving three plays later, and Dean Palazzolo’s return to the John Jay 29 seemed to have the offense on cue. Instead, a block in the back set Somers back to the 44. No problem, Mac Sullivan hit Luca Ploger on the sideline, and Somers had a first and ten at the 25. A couple of Mason Kelly runs and a ten-yard touchdown reception to the back looked pretty good too. But a hold negated the score and yielded a 2nd and 14 from the 16. Familiar ground, Sullivan made up the difference again. He rolled left Tusker D shuts down John Jay FOOTBALL SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 21 Nick Crecco PHOTO: RICH MONETTI FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HOT WATER HEATER & GAS NEEDS 59 Years of Excellence Putnam & Westchester County’s Premier Plumbing Professionals Since 1964 719 Rte. 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 • 845.628.3924 • beeandjay.com TAKE $25 OFF YOUR NEXT SERVICE CALL! VALID ON CALLS OVER 1 HOUR. EXPIRES 10/31/23 Fall Savings!
PAGE 20 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 BY JUSTIN CONTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Wednesday, Oct. 11, the Somers boys varsity volleyball team hosted Lakeland in a senior game showdown. It was a bittersweet event for 11 players as their time on the inaugural boys volleyball team closes in on the end of the regular season. The Tusker seniors are Connor Baran, Joshua Burkart, Ethan Burns, Alberto Cacho, Seth Cheung, Julian Chidester, Justin Daniyan, Christian Dotto, Conner Entenberg, Lucas Fry, and Noah Volkman. This team had been playing together since girls varsity volleyball head coach Stacey Pittman hosted open gyms for his players and some of the boys took a chance at the opportunity to play. “When we first started, I thought we were all joking. I thought we weren’t going to actually join the team but then everyone started taking it really seriously so that was really cool,” senior libero Alberto Cacho recalled when asked about how the team has grown since those first days of simply learning the sport of volleyball. “The grind really paid off.” After each senior received a box of chocolates and roses from their coaches and took a few pictures, the two teams took the court to start the game. Somers started off serving but went down 1-4. Points were going either way but the Hornets managed to keep a healthy lead. Soon after, they called a timeout as Somers tightened the deficit 14-16. The Tuskers took their first lead of the game 19-18 and Chidester hammered a kill to extend it to 20-18. Lakeland answered back and tied the game back up at 21. The “We Will Rock You” beat starts up, echoing through the gym, as Cacho goes in for the serve and aces it giving the Tuskers the win in set one 25-23. The Tuskers started off rocky again in set two and they were looking for a play that would fire them up to give them a 2-0 lead. A pass up in the air by Chidester to Dotto, who sets it right back for a monster hit to Lakeland’s back row. They managed to keep the ball alive, but it was sent to the edge of the net and Entenberg was there to push it straight down for the kill. That play lit the fire and the Tuskers started to roll. Somers continued to make heads-up plays with back row precision kills from Cheung, a disorienting kill from Daniyan and another kill from Entenberg to bring the score to 21-18. Chidester ends set two 25-23 with a kill to switch the sides back for set three. With middle blocker Lucas Fry jumping high above the net and gathering a pair of kills, Somers took an early 5-0 lead in set three. This did not last long for the Tuskers as they broke down and were letting ball after ball hit the floor. After managing to tie the game up at 16, senior right side Connor Baran slams a kill to give the lead back to Somers. Their 19th point was very well deserved and had the players and the fans cheering. A hit from Lakeland bounces off Dotto’s hands, which forced Cacho to stretch out like a first baseman to keep the ball alive but it was headed straight towards their back wall. With the ball dropping towards the far-end of the bleachers Cheung and Burns chased the ball as fast as they could. Cheung was able to bump it over his head as hard as he could, getting just enough air to get the ball over the net for a flustered Hornets middle blocker to hit the ball twice. The Tuskers brought the energy back and they looked like a team again, collecting points in an attempt to end the game. “The connection with all of our teammates is just growing so much more with every single game.” said senior right side Seth Cheung. “There’s a lot of communication involved so it’s a big bonding moment with your teammates when you’re playing.” With the score tied at 23, captain Christian Dotto aces a serve to put Somers one point away from a sweep on senior night but Lakeland was able to tie the game at 24. Now in a win-by-two situation with the score 25-24, captain Ethan Burns took matters into his own hands on his serve and aced it, securing the win for the Tuskers. Tuskers sweep on Senior Night Seniors celebrating with parents and coaches. BOYS VOLLEYBALL PHOTO: JUSTIN CONTI 914-277-4424 • 440 Rt 22 North Salem, NY • www.theblazerpub.com CELEBRA CELEBRATING 521 YEARS! 52 Our Menu will NEVER Scare you! Russell Girolamo Jr. Stephanie Girolamo Burke Jennifer Thorp Auto | Home | Business | Life (914) 962-9777 www.girolamoagency.com 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS EST. + 1962 Russell Girolamo Jr. Stephanie Girolamo Burke Jennifer Thorp Auto | Home | Business | Life (914) 962-9777 www.girolamoagency.com 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS EST. + 1962
and kept the ball all the way down to the two. A play later, the QB left it to Kelly, and Somers was on the board at 8:49. The extra point added by Luke Cukaj, the offense only had to wait three plays again. But the John Jay defense forced a double take and returned the favor. “They changed a lot of things up defensively and did a great job,” said Head Coach Anthony DeMatteo. “So that definitely bothered us early.” In return, the offense got a little more time to think over the minor hiccup. The Somers defense actually surrendered a first down but no more. The kick away again, Somers was hit with another flag and started at the 35 instead of the 45. Even so, a Kelly run and Palazzolo reception quickly had Somers knocking at the John Jay 36. Not wiping his feet, Kelly took off for two more runs, and the Tuskers stood second and three from the five. This time, though, John Jay pulled the mat from under and stacked up Kelly for a no gain. Third down, Somers got flagged for an illegal procedure, and an incomplete pass left a fourth and eight. Cukaj did salvage the drive with a 27-yard field goal, but DeMatteo wasn’t necessarily placated. “We committed a lot of dumb penalties that we need to fix. Guys get emotional and that’s on me,” he said. “I need to correct that because eventually it’s going to hurt us in a big moment.” The second quarter up, the 10-0 lead only had to wait three plays again before the digits readied to reset. Taking over at the 29, it was again Palazzolo who got Somers across midfield with a 20-yard reception to the 47. From there, Kelly mostly took over the grind. He converted a third and two to keep the alive, and after receptions by Palazzolo and Andrew Kapica, Kelly did the dirty work in the red zone. Two runs to the four, the junior running back ran over the goal line defense and gave Somers a 17-0 lead with 5:30 left in the half. A defensive let down could have characterized Somers next stand, but nine yards was still not enough to sustain John Jay. The Wolves punted, and the home team actually matched up by forcing a fourth and one from the 48. Time called on the field, Sullivan punched in and did much more than sneak. He easily ran through line and wasn’t pulled down until reaching the 25. Another keeper put Somers first and goal from the nine, and Kelly did the rest. A 24-0 lead, the good news for John Jay was that there was only a minute left in the half. Somers made the most of it anyway. Looking for a lifeline, Tommy Machado heaved one to midfield, and John Jay was left on their knees when Coolican out leaped the receiver at midfield. “I saw the ball, and I went up and got it,” said the cornerback. 46 seconds to go, a long sideline reception to Kapica, and the receiver then mauled in the end zone had Somers ready to hammer the nail on the pass interference. So the Kapica well far from dry, Sullivan faked the handoff and zipped the ball across the middle to the junior for a 31-0 lead. The half mercifully ending, Kelly still saw room for improvement after the slow start. “That’s been typical for us so far,” he explained. “We’re trying to work on being an all four-quarter dominate team.” Of course, there was still plenty of room to err on the side of human and acknowledge what happened the rest of the way. “It happens to the best of us, but we still exploded,” Kelly concluded. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 21 FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 19 Zack Zampaglione Luca Ploger PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Shelter hours are: 10am-4pm to view cats, and 10am to 3pm to view dogs. Office is open until 4:30pm Marley and Zeus are the cutest pair. They look for each other if they go on walks separately. They just can’t be separated. They are easygoing, have gone to adoption events and outings, and are good with everybody! They lived with kids. Sadly, their owners moved where they could not go. Not crazy about other dogs, but they love each other! This ad is donated by 914.948.1500 Please come visit to meet Your New Best Friend! 68 Old Route 6 • Carmel, New York • (Behind the Putnam Plaza Shopping Center/Tops) • 845-225-7777
PAGE 22 – THE SOMERS RECORD LEISURE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 the Chabad, and they were joined by elected officials. “The Jewish nation has gone through many persecutions in our history,” Rabbi Heber said. “We were crushed, beaten, slaughtered, but we emerged, rebuilt, and grown. WE SHALL AGAIN OVERCOME – AM YISRAEL CHAI [the Jewish nation lives on]!” Heber added, “We believe this is pure evil. Evil needs to be eradicated. We choose to respond on our end with increasing goodness and kindness. Evil is darkness, and we choose to light up the world with goodness and kindness to counter hatred and evil. That’s our personal response.” Speaking to her congregation on Friday, Rabbi Freidson said, “Tonight we are all mourners.” Neighbors supporting neighbors While Jewish leaders have been among the most vocal in condemning the attacks on Israel, other religious and civic leaders have also stood up to voice support for their Jewish neighbors. Carmel Town Board members and Carmel Police Department officials attended a memorial at the Temple Beth Shalom on Friday night to grieve and offer condolences for the victims. “Personally, my heart breaks for the victims and the people of Israel and the Jewish people at large and I hope for a quick end to the war and hope they bring stability back to the Gaza strip,” Carmel Supervisor Mike Cazzari said in an interview. Two days following the attack, the Putnam County Sheriff ’s Office notified religious institutions that they would continue to perform frequent and random checks at all houses of worship. “The Operations, Standards, and Intelligence Division continues to monitor the situation and is in constant communication with our Law Enforcement partners,” Capt. Michael Grossi wrote in a release. “Additionally, we have conferred with our federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to ensure information and intelligence is shared.” Grossi said there was no specific alarming information for the region. Westchester County Police also assured the public that there was no specific threat, but it increased its patrols around schools and Jewish houses of worship on Oct. 13. The increased uniformed police presence occurred in the five school districts where the county police provide school resource officers, and in the two communities, Mount Kisco and Cortlandt, where it provides municipal police services. The school districts were: The Lakeland Central School District, Hendrick Hudson School District, Somers Central School District, North Salem Central School District and Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District. On the state level, support for Israel was bipartisan from the local representatives. State Sen. Peter Harckham had attended a number of vigils at local synagogues. “We have many constituents who have family in Israel and they are gravely concerned about their family members,” Harckham said. “New York State has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, so this is deeply personal for all of them and it is important we be there to show support during this time.” Assemblyman Matt Slater (NY-94), said, “The unprovoked terrorist attacks on Israel is an unsettling reminder that our enemies continue to plot harm and destruction against the United States and our freedom-loving allies. I proudly stand with Israel and pray for the victims of these heinous acts of war.” Assemblyman Chris Burdick (NY-93), in the district covering North Salem, Katonah, Mt. Kisco and Bedford, called the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas “unspeakable.” “This is such a difficult time,” Burdick said. “We are all grieving. It would be a real delusion and closing our eyes if we didn’t recognize that the sole objective of Hamas is to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth. Let’s make no mistake about that,” he said, pointing out that Israel is a “loyal ally” and the United States has a “moral obligation” to support it in any way it can. Local governments throughout the region did their parts to demonstrate solidarity with Israel, including the Town of Lewisboro, which lit up the front of its Town Hall with blue and white lights to show support for Israel. “Over the weekend there was a horrific and senseless terrorist attack on Israel,” said Lewisboro Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves. “This attack affected innocent victims going about their daily lives and is growing into yet another senseless war that will be impacting many more innocent ISRAEL FROM PAGE 6 SEE ISRAEL PAGE 24 The community gathered at a vigil organized by Chabad of Bedford on Oct. 12. 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PAGE 24 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 lives, both Israeli and Palestinian. Our hearts go out to all the families and loved ones affected by this devastating event.” Somers Supervisor Rob Scorrano also put out a statement: “With everything going on in the world today, our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Israel. The Town would like to make something perfectly clear. Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas, a terrorist organization. An organization that’s doing unimaginable things to innocent men, women and children. Human beings are being slaughtered in cold blood. We stand with Israel and behind the Jewish families here in Somers, our friends and neighbors. May our American citizens who are caught in the line of fire come home safe. And many of the innocent civilians in that area, we hope you find peace and shelter.” Mt. Kisco Mayor Gina Picinich said the Village Board invited Rabbi Lisa Sacks of Bet Torah and Rabbi Pinchas Fink of the Mount Kisco Hebrew Congregation to give an invocation at the beginning of its meeting on Oct. 16. Picinich said it is not local government’s role to comment on world events, so there was no formal statement made by the village board. “I can speak for myself to say, I unequivocally denounce the 10/7 terrorist attack, which resulted in the indiscriminate slaughter of innocent civilians, including children. I stand in solidarity with the families of the victims and the citizens of Israel,” Picinich said. At the Yorktown Town Board meeting on Oct. 10, Town Supervisor Tom Diana added Israel to the customary moment of silence he holds for police, fire, ambulance and our armed forces. “Let us please keep in our thoughts and prayers the people of Israel and those fighting men and women over there who are trying to regain some type of normalcy for the horrific acts that are occurring at this point in time,” Diana said. Yorktown Councilman Ed Lachterman was also unequivocal in his support for Israel. “As a Jew who grew up in a very diverse area and dealt with antisemitism throughout my life, it’s very disheartening to see this brutal attack, which goes way past simple anti-Semitism,” Lachterman said. “Hamas is the leadership party in Palestine, and for this to be acceptable behavior to anyone is lunacy. What I find even more abhorrent is that we have elected officials in our own country who are trying to defend this and people who cried ‘foul’ when the United States gave Israel missiles for the Iron Dome, which is purely defensive, and now they do not want Israel to defend their citizens from brutal and bloody slaughter. I think people should be ejected from Congress if they believe that the behavior of Hamas slaughtering innocent people is acceptable and justifiable… that’s not what leadership is about, and that’s not what America is about.” Bedford Supervisor Ellen Calves put out the following statement to residents: “The Town of Bedford acknowledges the horrific events that are taking place in Israel and the impact that has on our own community. With anti-Semitism already surging around the world, the unimaginable events that have occurred before our eyes create an unprecedented sense of despair and distress. Many residents are traumatized and have been impacted directly. “Bedford will not tolerate anti-Semitism, terrorism, hate assaults, or discrimination of any kind. Please reach out to neighbors to show support, kindness, inclusion and solidarity. “Thank you to Chabad of Bedford for hosting a community vigil on Thursday evening and to the Bedford Police Department for providing support for the safety and comfort of all attendees. We will continue to be proactive for the safety of our residents.” North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas said in a statement: “The Town of North Salem condemns Hamas’s invasion of Israel, and the atrocities committed. We respect the right of all people, irrespective of ethnicity, to a life of health and happiness and we steadfastly oppose acts of terrorism and violence. Our hope is that the conflict can be resolved without any further deaths and destruction.” Meanwhile, the North Salem Republican Party put out a call to raise funds for the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. “Israel is a beacon of democracy and freedom in a volatile region. They have consistently stood alongside us, sharing our values and interests, and now we stand with them,” the North Salem Republican Committee stated. “Your donation today will provide crucial support for the wounded and traumatized, deliver vital supplies to those who have lost everything, and help rebuild shattered communities. Together, we can offer some hope and healing to those who need it most.” Tom Walogorsky, Emile Menasché, Bob Dumas, Carol Reif, Sophia Caselnova and Tom Bartley contributed to this report. ISRAEL FROM PAGE 22 Susan Cody PHOTOS: ROB DISTASIO Rabbi Shoshana Leis of the Hebrew Congregation of Somers Judyth Stavans NO NEWS... 1. Clip the short form on the page 2. 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