VOL. 13 NO. 31 Visit News.HalstonMedia.com for the latest news. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 31 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 2 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 22 OBITUARIES 28 OPINION 10 SPORTS 18 Night at the Races pg 16 SOMERS LIONS BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER They’re gonna miss him when he’s gone. Somers High School Principal Mark Bayer, beloved for a number of reasons but especially for the songs he composed and gamely sang at graduation ceremonies, is retiring. His official last day is next June 30, so the Class of 2024 will be his final capped and gowned captive audience. If they’re really lucky, maybe Bayer will reprise his hilarious 2021 take on the charming and catchy “Cup Song” from the musical comedy, now cult franchise, Pitch Perfect. As performed in the movie by actress Anna Kendrick, it incorporates lyrics from the Carter Family’s 1931 song “When I’m Gone.” AN ‘AMAZING ADVENTURE’ Bayer’s first teaching job was at Arlington High School in Dutchess County’s LaGrangeville. Before becoming an official Tusker in 2012, he had spent 13 years as a math teacher and an assistant principal at Horace Greeley High School in the Chappaqua Central School District. Having grown up in neighboring Mahopac, Bayer found Somers appealing and thought the school district would be “a great fit.’ So when he heard that a principal’s position was opening up, he jumped on it. And his fellow educators, parents, students, and colleagues are apparently very glad he did. “It has been an honor to work with Mark for the last 12 years. His dedication and commitment to Somers’s children, faculty, and families is unmatched, schools Superintendent Dr. Raymond Blanch said last week. “We will miss him dearly, and his legacy of leading with kindness and caring will carry on in Somers High School.” “I’m going to miss it too,” Bayer told The Somers Record. “It’s been an amazing adventure watching kids grow, graduating 12 classes of seniors, and then hiring a significant part of the faculty and staff.” But after 33 years in hands-on education, it was time to turn to SHS Principal Mark Bayer to retire BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER After beating Harrison 7-2 on Oct. 26, Somers earned a berth in the Class AA finals against Horace Greeley on Saturday. At Nyack High School, the undefeated, number one seed crossed the bridge and faced the possibility that they could lose some of the intensity to the traffic. The same went for a previous game that went into double overtime. No way, the girls had put in too much work to be distracted and simply stayed present, according to Julia Arbelaez. “It was this moment right here. We all wanted it so bad and we went out on the field and showed it,” said the middie after Somers defeated the Quakers 3-1. The Tuskers didn’t wait to back up the words either. 15 seconds into the game the girls were lining up for a corner kick, and Jordan McMorrow sent Horace Greeley goalie Lauren Singer diving for the save. Arbelaez taking this corner, she was getting the fan base out of their seats moments later. She received the throw in, controlled PHOTO: RICH MONETTI SEE BAYER PAGE 9 Somers soccer claims section title Somers soccer claims section title SEE CHAMPS PAGE 24 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 Sign up on my website and I’ll send you my cool and helpful stain stick (and other great information). Because I always want to leave an impression, but not a stain!! Check Out My New Website: hopemazzola.com Scan Here Direct to HopeMazzola.com
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Keep the lights on. • GENERATORS • Outdoor Lighting • Smart Home Setup • Electric Car Chargers AND ALL OF YOUR ELECTRIC NEEDS! 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 [email protected] 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. Alan Sklar Reads Saturday, Nov. 4, from 2 to 3 p.m. Join in as Alan Sklar, professional narrator, corporate spokesman and actor with years of experience, reads the classic short story “Jug of Silver” by Truman Capote. Westchester Power Information Session Monday, Nov. 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Town of Somers participates in a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) called Westchester Power. As the community-selected default electricity supply option, it uses the collective power of municipalities to secure competitive electricity supply contracts. This program brings a fixed-rate, municipally-vetted electricity supply option to the residents of Somers. The current contract for Somers ends Nov. 30, 2023. Join in to learn more about the new contract starting Dec. 1, 2023. Officials will be sharing the details of the new contract, including the supplier and rates, and answering any questions participants may have. Hudson Valley Human Rights & Holocaust Commission Re-Imagined Event Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. The organization known as the Somers Holocaust Memorial Commission (SHMC) is being re-imagined and broadening its scope. SHMC will now be known as the Hudson Valley Human Rights & Holocaust Commission (HVHHC). Their mission is to educate students and residents about the Holocaust and promote fundamental human rights. Originally founded by Fred Bachner, a Holocaust survivor who lived in Somers, the Commission supported educators and students from schools in North Salem and Somers to teach and study the Holocaust and human rights. Moving forward, the Hudson Valley Human Rights and Holocaust Commission seeks to expand its community outreach and remains committed ELEPHANT’S TRUNK SEE TRUNK PAGE 8
Your Neighbor THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE Gregory Van Voorhis’s road to Hollywood has been pretty scary. OK... maybe it isn’t literally Hollywood, but the Westchester resident’s first horror film wrapped shooting last month and is in the can awaiting some post-production magic and editing before its release in late spring/early summer of next year. And like most of the movies that have inspired Van Voorhis to be a filmmaker—it is meant to frighten you. “The Pitchfork Retreat,” is – as the name would imply – a horror movie, a genre Van Voorhis has been enamored with since he was a kid. Van Voorhis, 44, currently resides in nearby Yorktown but grew up in Cliffside Park, N.J., and went to private school in the Bronx. He said his love for cinema was planted early on by his cinephile parents. He remembers being as young as 3 years old and lying in bed with his dad watching movies. “I grew up in the ‘80s, the decade of all those amazing films,” he said. “We would go to Blockbusters and on Fridays and you could get two videos. That always stuck with me. That was our weekend routine.” Van Voorhis didn’t go to college with the aim of becoming a movie writer and director. Instead he majored in journalism and eventually got a job as an English teacher in the Bronx. Still, his passion for filmmaking got a boost when he attended an intensive workshop at The New York Film Academy in 2002 while a senior at Lehman College. At the NYFA, he was able to complete his first 16 mm short film, “The Eye of the Vulture,” an adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart.” “I was a journalism major, but I took those courses at the Film Academy and fell in love with it,” he said. “I thought it was something I would love to do but I realized I hadn’t really lived long enough to tell stories yet. So, I just kept working and writing. I became as good of a teacher as I could be and thought: ‘Now let me go back and revisit my love.’ “I had just turned 30 and was about to get married,” he added. “I thought, if I don’t make it now, I don’t see it happening, so I went for it.” Actually, Van Voorhis says he was just 8 years old when he wrote his first horror screenplay. “It was called ‘The Stalker,’” he said with a laugh. “But I fell in love [with horror] at an early age. I watched ‘The Exorcist’ when I was very young and [horror] has been my favorite genre ever since. It was my passion.” He eventually fell under the spell of the classic ‘80s horror films such as “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Halloween,” and “Friday the 13th,” even though he says he is not really a slasher movie fan. “I prefer a slow burn. I like to get invested in the characters,” he said. “I really love the ‘Insidious’ films and ‘The Conjuring’ franchise. I like something outside the box. I like jump scares, but I love sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for something to happen.” He cites Stephen King, whom Van Voorhis has met several times, as a master at creating richly drawn characters. “He has been a big influence,” he said. “I did my thesis on him and have a huge collection of his stuff.” Van Voorhis first foray into filmmaking outside of school was in 2010 when wrote and directed “Four Corners Road,” which he describes as a “dramedy.” “It was out of my comfort zone, and I knew it was not my genre,” he said. Van Voorhis began writing “The Pitchfork Retreat” in 2014. “I had an itch to scratch” he said. “This was the time [to write a horror movie].” In the beginning, friends volunteered to serve as actors. But after a few table reads, they encouraged Van Voorhis to hire professionals. The cast now reads like a list of who’s who in the horror movie genre. It boasts Dee Wallace (“Cujo” and the mom in “E.T.”), Tony Todd (“Candyman”), Danielle Harris (“Urban Legend’ and a bunch of “Halloween” films), and Adrienne Barbeau (“The Fog,” “Swamp Thing,” “Escape from New York”). “Horror icons from my childhood,” Van Voorhis said of the cast. “Tony [Todd] read the script and said, ‘I have to be your lead in this,’ and I wanted no one else. We became great friends, and he connected me to all these other great actors like Danielle Harris.” Van Voorhis then met Michael Leavy, creator of the “Terrifier” films, who came onboard as a co-producer. The next “Terrifier” film is being released next summer so Van Voorhis hopes “The Pitchfork Retreat” will drop at around the same time. The movie is the story of three writers who head to a private island for a writers’ retreat where they are told they will compete in a life-changing writing competition. But not everything is as it seems, and they are in for one hell of a surprise. “The Pitchfork Retreat,” which was codirected by Van Voorhis’s sister, Nicole, is actually a trilogy of sorts. “I love anthology [movies] but what they lack is that wrap-around story [that connects all the other stories together],” he said. “I wanted to create that world and have it woven in and out of the other stories. It goes in and out of the [characters’] consciousness as they tell their stories over dinner.” Van Voorhis had high praise for his cast and crew, which, besides his sister, also included his kids, Madison and Mason, and his mother Lynne. Lynne served as a coproducer, while Madison and Mason, students at Ben Franklin Elementary, have prominent roles in the film. At one festival, Madison, 11, was nominated for Best Young Talent, and Best Supporting Actress, a nomination she shared with Wallace and Barbeau. Van Voorhis said his cinematographer Steven Della Salla played a huge role in getting the right look for the film. “He is a genius and an artist,” he said. “It is nice to work with an artist. “And Dee, who was in ‘Cujo,’ was instrumental in getting the movie made,” he added. “And two other actors, Lukas Hassel and Joseph Reitman, who play two of the leads, were very supportive. Without them, it would not have happened. There would be no film at all.” Van Voorhis has already begun writing a sequel to “The Pitchfork Retreat.” And maybe with Halloween just passed, there will still be a little supernatural inspiration in the air. Gregory Van Voorhis is... the frightener Local writer/director’s new horror film wraps shooting “Pitchfork Retreat” cast members, from left, Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie’s), Tony Todd (Candyman), and Kimberley Crossman (Deathgasm) PHOTOS COURTESY OF GREGORY VAN VOORHIS
PAGE 4 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR Somers voters will be seeing a slate of familiar faces when they head to the polls on Nov. 7, with the incumbents for several key positions running unopposed. Town Supervisor Rob Scorrano and Town Councilmen Richard Clinchy and Tom Garrity will all be seeking another term, as will Town Clerk Patricia Kalba and Highway Superintendent Nick DeVito. Despite the uncontested nature of the upcoming election, The Somers Record offered the candidates the opportunity to address Somers voters and identify key issues within the community and elaborate on their goals for the next term. Town Supervisor Rob Scorrano What are the most important issues facing the Somers community? A few important issues facing our town are: 1.) Public Safety. Our small town needs to maintain law enforcement and emergency services to ensure the safety and security of our residents. Our town continues to invest in our local police department, hiring qualified personnel and purchasing state-of-theart equipment. 2.) Technology and connectivity is a critical issue. Our town needs access to high-speed internet and digital infrastructure, and it is becoming more crucial for education, business, and communication. A task force has been assembled to address this concern. 3.) Zoning and Land Use Planning - managing land use and zoning regulations to accommodate growth and development while preserving the town’s character and natural resources. The Town Board evaluates each project on merit and determines if it fits our comprehensive plan. 4.) Emergency Preparedness: We must be prepared for natural disasters, such as floods, wildfires, and severe weather events, which can have a significant impact on the community. This past year has taught us a valuable lesson. We continue to provide our Highway Department with the resources they need to combat issues if they arise. I am the best qualified to address these issues because of my leadership skills and ability to bring people together to get the job done. What will be your top priorities over the next year? When elected next year, five areas will be top priority. Infrastructure Improvements: Investments in critical infrastructure projects will be determined and numbered in importance. Economic Development: Support local businesses and foster economic stability and development. The town has the approval to construct a crosswalk in the center of the town. The crosswalk will help students and residents cross safely between shopping centers. Community Engagement: Advocate for community engagement and ensure that the voices of the people are heard. Environmental Stewardship: Environmental conservation and sustainability. Protect the natural beauty of and leave a lasting legacy of ecological responsibility. This year, the Town Board passed a resolution 30 by 30. Thirty percent of our town’s land will be in conservation by 2030. Fiscal Responsibility: Steward the town’s finances, ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently and transparently. Balance budgets and maintain a solid financial position. Keep Somers the lowest-taxed Town in Westchester County. Somers Election Guide 2023 Richard Clinchy Tom Garrity Patricia Kalba Rob Scorrano SEE SOMERS PAGE 25 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 know what the cost of your long-term care will be if you are not eligible for Medicaid?
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Winning submissions poignantly emphasized the lessons of the Holocaust, making the world a place where rights are honored and horrific instances of genocide cease to occur. On Nov. 16, the HVHHC will celebrate the launch of its new name and logo to be designed by a local student. The event coincides with the International Day of Tolerance and will be held at the Hammond Museum at 28 Deveau Rd. in North Salem. The event will include two special keynote speakers: Daryl Mundis, who will speak on present day human rights and Erica Napach, who will talk about her grandparents - survivors of the Holocaust. The evening will also be honor Julie Scallero, a retired teacher from North Salem High School, who has guided students and passionately supported the goals of HVHRHC. All are invited! Somers Veterans Day Parade Saturday, Nov. 11, at 9:45 a.m. The Somers Lions Club invites you to honor all who served. Parade line up in the Somers Middle School parking lot at 9:45 a.m., with step off at 10:15 a.m. The parade will be followed by a ceremony at Ivandell Cemetery at 11 a.m. and refreshments at the Town House. For more information, contact Lion Kate O’Keefe at 914-384-1612 or katookeefe@ gmail.com The Golden Apple Chorus Harmony for the Holidays Saturday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. The Golden Apple Chorus, under the direction of Sharon Vitkovsky, presents “Harmony for the Holidays” at St. Luke’s Church at 331 Route 100 in Somers. Featuring special guest quartet Impact. Donation/$20, Seniors/Students/$15 and children under 10 are free. For tickets or more information, email [email protected]. Living Hope SDA Church 331 NY-100 in Somers Musical Concert Saturday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. “He Has Done Marvelous Things,” featuring performances by Brooklyn SDA’s Gifted, The Penas, recording artist Neisha Walcott, and Carol & Peter Piliero. For more information, call Candice Joseph at 347-737-0570 or visit www.LHAdventst.org First Church of Christ, Scientist 13 Bedford Road in Katonah Thanksgiving Day Service Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All are welcome! Child care will be provided, no collection taken. For more information, call 914-232-3842. Somers Parks & Recreation Department Fall Programs Now Online To register, visit www.somersny.com, then click “Parks & Recreation” and scroll down to “Program Registration Site.” Available programs can be found in the orange tab. A Message from The Friends of the Somers Library The Friends of the Somers Library is dedicated to supporting and enriching the Somers Library. Over the years, the library has played an essential role in the Town of Somers by providing access to knowledge, fostering literacy, and serving as a gathering place for residents of all ages. Our organization has been working to fund the library’s resources and programs. We have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that the library has on our community, and we are committed to ensuring its continued success. To that end, we are reaching out to you to request your support in our mission. The financial support of town residents has played a pivotal role in the growth and improvement of the Somers Library over the years, and we are grateful for the continued dedication. Your generous donations have enabled us to: Enhance Educational Programs: Through your support, we’ve been able to offer engaging and educational programs for children, teens, and adults, including author talks, workshops, and live events. Improve Facilities: Your contributions have helped us make vital improvements to the library ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for all visitors. Promote Involvement: Your donations have enabled us to launch initiatives aimed at community involvement in our town, including summer reading programs for children and educational programs for adults. As we look ahead, we are eager to expand our offerings. To achieve these goals, we kindly ask for your continued financial support. To make on online donation, please visit the library’s website at www.somerslibrary.org and click on the “support” tab in the menu. Follow the prompts to the Friends of the Somers Library. To donate in person, there are membership flyers available at the front desk of the library that you can fill out and leave with one of the librarians. If you received one of our mailings, you can send a check in the envelope provided. Your donation, will make a significant difference in helping us fulfill our mission. Donating to the Friends of the Somers Library is an investment in the future of our town. TRUNK FROM PAGE 2 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 9 the next chapter in his life, whatever that may be, explained Bayer. He’s considering keeping his hand in with some interim administrative posts or consulting and coaching work. Bayer’s personal bucket list definitely includes traveling to places such as Portugal, Israel, Greece, Ireland, and South America. Next fall, he plans to hit Oktoberfest in Munich. Maybe Bayer will serenade other beer fest goers with his version of Wayne Newton’s “Danke Schoen.” (Loosely translated from the German, the words mean “Thank you very much.”) Looking back at a “fulfilling” tenure as high school principal, a very grateful Bayer said his decision to retire was not taken “lightly.” “It has been an incredible journey,” he wrote colleagues in a letter. “Twelve years ago, you entrusted me to take on the role of leading this amazing school with the hope of making it even better than it was. I thank you deeply for the trust you had in me,” Bayer said. He also emphasized that it had been a privilege to work with such as “dedicated and passionate team of educations, support staff, students, and parents.” “Together, we have accomplished remarkable achievements in both the academic and extracurricular arenas,” he told fellow educators, adding that he was “proud of the culture of excellence that we have nurtured and the strong sense of community that we have fostered.” A new principal is likely to be named in early February, according to a district spokesperson. School board President Nick Mancini, paused before asking trustees last Tuesday to approve the personnel agenda, to tell them that his one regret was that it “had Mark Bayer’s name on it.” “If we could just skip that one, it would be great,” he said. Writing in his letter that he was confident that the high school “will continue to thrive under new leadership,” Bayer said he was committed to ensuring a “smooth transition.” “I will be available to support my successor in any way possible to maintain the school’s tradition of excellence and further its success,” he promised. Blanch noted Tuesday that he was “very confident that Mark and his team have us poised to take the next right step.” One of the things about strong leaders is that if they do leave, that “energy and impetus continue to move forward,” he said, adding: “I have no doubt that it will, in the best of fashion.” The team’s accomplishments? Somers High School already has an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, a rigorous, academically challenging initiative designed to prepare 11thand 12th-graders for success in college and career. It has applied to be a Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidate school, which means the initiative could eventually cover grades six through 10. If approved by the worldwide nonprofit, the school could seek authorization in two years. GO TUSKERS! Songs aren’t Bayer’s only shtick. He’s been duct-taped to a wall for charity and drenched with freezing cold water for an Ice Bucket Challenge, a social media movement intended to raise money for, and bring more awareness to, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease. His annual tradition of writing songs for the grads started after Bayer was asked to co-emcee a fashion show with a senior student, who had suggested rewriting the words to “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music. And it hasn’t all been about songs. Bayer once had ‘em rolling in the aisles with his rewrite of Dr. Seuss’s light-hearted children’s story “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” Its message of seizing new opportunities, keeping an open mind, and not being afraid to try things out really resonated with an audience on the often-scary cusp of independent adulthood. Bayer’s glad to have been able to do his part to increase “school spirit and a sense of community” and is most proud of the connections he and his team have been able to make with students over the last dozen years. “It has truly been a privilege to serve alongside you and to stand shoulder to shoulder with an amazing group of educators who know that our students and the relationships we develop with them make this school the special place that it is,” he wrote to colleagues, reminding them to never forget “What you do matters, to every student, every day!” Bayer will pack along a lot of precious memories and valuable experiences to take along on his new adventures. “Once a Tusker, always a Tusker!” he promised. BAYER FROM PAGE 1 Principal Mark Bayer’s graduation songs are a favorite in the community. PHOTO: EMRIN LECLAIR It’s been an amazing adventure watching kids grow, graduating 12 classes of seniors, and then hiring a significant part of the faculty and staff.’ Principal Mark Bayer
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, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 Editor’s Note: Those of us at The Somers Record wish Jo Ann all the best with her fiction writing and painting. We also wish her all the best with her travels with Ken. We truly appreciate that Jo Ann gave us a glimpse into her life. She will be missed and she was appreciated by us and by the community! How does one say “goodbye” to people they have never met? That was my dilemma when I began writing this piece. About five years ago, I was asked to write a column for The Somers Record. I accepted immediately and told my family and close friends. I was asked to come up with a name for my column and to send in a recent picture. My husband and I had just celebrated our 40th anniversary and were out to dinner with my daughter and her husband. A picture was taken of the four of us and we all looked fabulous. I neatly cropped my daughter, son-in-law and husband out of the picture and was sure it would be fine for the column. It’s the picture that has been posted next to my column for the past five years. A name for my new column was a bit trickier, so I enlisted the help of some close friends who knew my true personality. Some of their suggestions were a bit over the top and I finally told them that I am just Jo Ann and would like my column to reflect that. And then it hit me! Just Jo Ann. Yes, that would be the name of my column. I submitted both picture and name and the rest is history. It was easy writing for this paper, which I had been reading for many years. Weekly, I kept it light and usually wrote about something amusing that happened between me and my husband, Ken. He loved it. Each time he met one of our friends or neighbors, they would say they loved the column about him. He felt like a celebrity and I began to wonder if he was doing goofy things just so I would incorporate them into my stories. The feedback emails I received were wonderful and I was happy to give people something to smile about. Ken is my rock, my light and all things safe and loving. I was so happy to make him an integral part of the column. I also received overwhelming feedback when I wrote a sad and heartfelt piece when my Chocolate Lab, Coco, passed away. I simply could not write anything witty or even think up a story. As I sat with pen and pad, I began pouring my heart out on paper. It felt good and I felt safe opening myself up to the readers. My heart was broken and I wanted everyone to know about the sweet and precious girl, Coco, I had lost. I received over 100 emails from people telling me about losing their precious pets. It made me feel better. It made me feel like I was not alone with my heartache. I continue to correspond with some of these wonderful people to this day. Lately, outside of this column, I have been writing quite a lot of fiction. There, I can get lost in some fantasy and be as outrageous or as serious as I want to be. I’ve also begun painting more and have challenged myself to get my beautiful grandson’s face on canvas. At the age of 3, his features are changing weekly, so I’ve given myself quite a task. As the pandemic eased up, Ken and I began traveling and hope to continue doing so for years to come. Who knew my senior years would be so full? Not me! Thank you all for an amazing run. I had fun, I met wonderful people and it was my privilege to write for our widely read community newspaper. Thank you Brett and Lauren Freeman for this amazing opportunity. With excitement for what’s next for me, I say arrivederci. Jo Ann can be reached at jkjfranc@gmail. com. Arrivederci JO ANN FRANCELLA JUST JO ANN Fun Facts by Jo Ann Andy Rooney once said, “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” Vedat Gashi is a friend to Israel and the Jewish community Dear Editor, This November, I am supporting Vedat Gashi for reelection to the Westchester County Legislature. There are many reasons why I am choosing to do so, but in the wake of the terrorist attacks on Israel and the rise of anti-Semitism here in the U.S., Gashi continues to be a shining light of support to the Jewish Community. Gashi has publicly disavowed the terrorist attacks in Israel, attended numerous vigils in support of our community and has led the charge as chairman of the Westchester County of Board of Legislators to pass a resolution unanimously supporting the people of Israel. Well before the most recent terrorist attack by Hamas on Israeli citizens, Gashi has always been a consistent friend to the Jewish community. As an immigrant whose family had to flee Kosovo from persecution, Gashi has continually empathized and has stood in solidarity with our own long struggle to be free from persecution. In a time when the silence from our friends has been deafening, Gashi has been a strong ally. I trust Gashi to be of high moral character and that he will continue to be an ally, not only to the Jewish community, but also to all his constituents feeling unrepresented and needing an advocate. For this reason and so much more, I am supporting Chairman Vedat Gashi in his reelection to the Westchester County Legislature. -Larry Bahr Town of New Castle Re-elect Erika Pierce for County Legislature Dist. 2 Dear Editor, You really get to know a person when you go for a run with them. As you stride along the picturesque LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 11
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 11 If JUSTICE matters, JUDGES MATTER. 18 years Judicial Experience each Endorsed by Law Enforcement, Teachers, Labor, Black Democrats of Westchester, Hispanic Democrats of Weschester and more Row A or C EARLY VOTING 10/28 to 11/5 VOTE NOV. 7TH JUSTICE CHARLEY WOOD RE-ELECT SUPREME COURT JUSTICES JUSTICE FRANCESCA CONNOLLY Rated “Exceptionally Well Qualified “ PAID FOR BY CONNOLLY & WOOD C AMPAIGNS EQUALLY Supreme_Halston_9.5x6.05.indd 1 10/16/23 1:12 PM trails throughout Westchester County, you become entranced in countless hours of conversation, traversing countless miles and discussing every topic and issue from the global to the local perspective. Erika Pierce is my Sunday running friend, and because of our shared love of running, we have spent years covering miles and creating a space for ideas to take shape and opinions to be shared. Pierce is intelligent, thoughtful and truly caring. She is a listener. She may not agree with you on everything, but she respects divergent opinions and seeks to find shared purpose and commonality. Pierce possesses boundless energy and will work to offer solutions to problems rather than merely telling you who you should blame for them. Her work in common sense legislation, ranging from school bus safety to minimizing plastic waste, stems from real issues affecting real people. She truly wishes to help improve the lives of everyone in our little corner of the world. I encourage you to join me in re-electing Erika Pierce for Westchester County Board of Legislatures District 2. -Kathy Lynch Mount Kisco Supporting Vedat Gashi for county legislator in Dist. 4 Dear Editor, I am supporting Vedat Gashi for reelection this November. Gashi is a hardworking advocate for us on the Westchester County Board of Legislators, and now more than ever we need real leaders; not those who focus on hateful commentary and ignore constructive dialogue, but a leader who works with everyone for the betterment of our community. Someone who inspires us to do better. Gashi’s story is one of an immigrant family fleeing the ravages of war who came to New York in search of the American dream. In Westchester, Gashi built that American dream. Graduating from the Westchester public school system, starting a small business, and raising his family right here where he grew up in Yorktown, Gashi fights every day as our county legislator to better Westchester and assure everyone has equal access to realize their own version of the American dream. Gashi keeps his head down doing the work he was elected to do and ignores the alienating commentary from would-be opponents. He is focused on getting actual results for all of us. Gashi knows what it is like to grow up without food on the table, so he puts people and everyday issues first. Gashi’s colleagues elected him chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators due to his performance and leadership skills. We need leaders like Gashi in public office. This November, vote to reelect Vedat Gashi as our county legislator! -Terry Clifford Somers LETTERS FROM PAGE 10 I t’s close to the anniversary of the purchase of my very first car. That, my dear readers, was the year 1957. Let me tell you my story. My father was an auto mechanic and by the time I was 2 years old, I knew the names of all the cars on the road. My love for cars therefore was genetic, in my DNA. I would drive anything that had four wheels, a motor and a steering wheel. A bus or a truck wouldn’t stop me—it was a challenge. Relatives’ cars were fair game. Dad was very stingy with his car. The times he let me borrow it were indeed few and far between. He claimed he needed the car for business and that his insurance didn’t cover me. This tug-of-war went on for a couple of years. Finally, I decided there was a solution to this problem: I’d buy my own car. I was 20 years old, responsible and had a job in Manhattan. I would need a co-signer for a car loan, but my father could help me with that. I started going to the various dealerships in White Plains; it didn’t take me long to find my dream car. It was a 1956 Chevy Bel Air convertible, cashmere blue and creamy white, with a white top. What a sweet, sweet ride. I was so excited, I couldn’t wait to tell Dad. At dinner I described the car, talking nonstop—I was so over the moon. I wanted Dad to come with me to check it out. I knew he’d love it. Dad listened and when I’d finished, he said: “You don’t need a car; girls don’t need their own cars.” What? I was devastated. How could he think like that? Couldn’t he see how much it meant to me? And, why shouldn’t girls have their own cars? I couldn’t reason with him—it was a closed subject. My family knows that when I set out to do something, I go full speed ahead. I called my Aunt Angie, Dad’s baby sister and my godmother, and asked her if she’d co-sign the loan. She would discuss it with my Uncle Vince and get back to me. The next day Aunt Angie said my uncle would loan me Remembering my sweet Chevy SEE SCHEFFER PAGE 12 RUTHANN SCHEFFER WHAT WAS I THINKING?
PAGE 12 – THE SOMERS RECORD OPINION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 MAHOPAC MARINA 845-628-6550 897 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac, NY www.MahopacMarina.com OUR FACILITIES ARE SECOND TO NONE! SHRINK WRAP • WINTERIZATION STORAGE PROFESSIONALLY DONE! CALL OR TEXT the money—he didn’t want me to pay interest on a loan-- and I would make monthly payments to him. This was perfect. I’d own my dream car and have dinner once a month with my aunt and uncle. Fantastic! Dad was gardening when I pulled into the driveway in my beautiful, shiny new car. He looked at the car, then me: “Where are the dealer plates?” he asked. “The car is mine, Dad.” I’ll never forget the look of disappointment on his face. He turned silently and went back to his gardening. I got all kinds of grief when I went inside. Mom was cool toward me because I’d hurt my father, and Dad was silent when he came in. My 7-year-old sister told my parents they shouldn’t be mad at me, that I should have my own car; my brother who was in the Navy stationed in California wrote a letter on my behalf, all to no avail. Finally, I told Aunt Angie about the cold war at home. That night she came over and stood face-to-face with Dad, hands on her hips: “Well, Pepe,” (her pet name for him), she said “why shouldn’t Ruthie have her own car? You never let her use yours! You’ve never let ANYONE borrow your cars for as long as I can remember.” My father looked her straight in the eye—I felt the blood rush to my head-- and then he burst out laughing. He could never be upset for long with his little sister. Peace was restored once again and smiles returned. Pleasant memories are associated with my favorite car. My little sister was my front-seat mascot, sitting so proudly when we’d go out for lunch. She named it “Blue Bonnet.” Brother Jack drove the car when he came home on leave (had two accidents, but that’s another story). Dad and I would simonize it (remember that?) under the trees, taking advantage of time spent together quietly talking, perhaps further mending fences. My cousins asked to borrow the car when they were trying to impress a girlfriend. These occasions were a bonus for me—the car was returned spotless and with a full tank of gas. When I married and started a family, we needed a larger car. Ultimately, I sold it to a young man returning from Vietnam. One Christmas Eve many years later, Art and I had opened our gifts and were listening to Christmas carols and enjoying our sparkling tree. He went into the den and returned with a wrapped present, which he gave to me. He had a big smile and said: “This is a special gift for you, Ruthie. I hope you like it.” I unwrapped the box and had tears in my eyes when I saw the contents. It was the exact plastic model of my sweet cashmere blue and creamy white 1956 Chevy Bel Air convertible. The top was down and if I so desired, I could open the doors and the hood. I hugged Art and thanked him for this unexpected and priceless gift. A co-worker who attended car shows had found the model and, per Art’s request, purchased it for him. My Chevy sits proudly on a special wood platform on a cabinet in my living room for all to see, and a poignant memory for me of a special time in my life with my Dad, Aunt Angie and my caring family. SCHEFFER FROM PAGE 11 Actually, I love football. It’s like a good R-rated movie; it has a story line, a hero, a villain, plot twists, conflict, resolution, sometimes good acting, a lot of gratuitous violence and not enough nudity. However, there are some issues I would address if I were the commissioner, and I’ll fix them so fast that the rest of the commission won’t even notice. I hate that every time a winning field goal is about to be kicked and someone has an extra time-out lying around, they feel they must use it to “ice the kicker.” The assumption is that if the referee blows the whistle just as the kicker is about to boot the ball through the uprights, he will be jinxed, and cross, and thinking about what might have been, and how he should have sold his Amazon stock when it was at $148.00, and how he said something really dumb on an interview before the game and thought of something so clever a minute after it was over, and that his Dad always seemed to like his younger brother better, and come to think of it so does his girlfriend, and he’ll miss it. But when play resumes, he usually kicks the field goal anyway, and we’ve just wasted a lot of time that would have been better spent in therapy. And if he DOES miss it, the coach fancies himself a “football genius,” which if you really were a football genius, would realize is an oxymoron. I hate when a backup quarterback comes into the game because of an injury, and he has a wristband with all the plays on it, and he throws five interceptions, and yet after the game he refuses to admit that he had the wristband on upside-down. I hate that the kickoff has become the most abject waste of time in the history of sports. In order to cut down on injuries, the ball is now kicked from the 35-yard line, and the kickoff team goes running down the field as fast as they can, and they Things I hate about football RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD SEE MELEN PAGE 14
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PAGE 14 – THE SOMERS RECORD OPINION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 CHRISTINE M. MACDONALD Real Estate Salesperson M 914.441.3512 [email protected] christinemacdonald.houlihanlawrence.com SOMERS BROKERAGE | 104 VILLAGE SQUARE, SOMERS, NY Located in the prestigious Somers Chase community, this stately home offers the perfect blend of sophisticated elegance and modern amenities. The grand two-story entry captures your attention the moment you step inside and guides you to a home office, formal living and dining rooms with detailed crown moldings throughout. The gourmet dine-in kitchen is the heart of the home and has been designed with both function and style in mind. Featuring GE Profile appliances, granite countertops, expansive dine-in kitchen, access to an inviting screen porch. Comfortable great room, located off the kitchen, features a magnificent two-story stone (gas) fireplace. Second staircase. Oversized windows with southern exposure light. The luxurious primary en-suite, complete with a tray ceiling, spalike with jacuzzi tub, separate shower, double sinks. Enormous walk-in closets. Bedroom two has its own full bath, bedrooms three and four share Jack & Jill bath. Full, finished walkout lower level with media/music/game/workout/bar area. Every level of this home is illuminated with natural light. Expansive entertaining area outside. Somers Chase offers in their community; private pool, tennis/pickle ball courts, playground and clubhouse. Centrally located in town. Near shops, schools, restaurants, highways, METRO NORTH. 9 Revere Court NEW TO THE MARKET 4 BEDS | 3.2 BATHS | 4,444 SF | 0.57 ACRES | $1,288,000 For more information, contact Christine today. CHRISTINE M. MACDONALD Real Estate Salesperson M 914.441.3512 [email protected] christinemacdonald.houlihanlawrence.com SOMERS BROKERAGE | 104 VILLAGE SQUARE, SOMERS, NY Located in the prestigious Somers Chase community, this stately home offers the perfect blend of sophisticated elegance and modern amenities. The grand two-story entry captures your attention the moment you step inside and guides you to a home office, formal living and dining rooms with detailed crown moldings throughout. The gourmet dine-in kitchen is the heart of the home and has been designed with both function and style in mind. Featuring GE Profile appliances, granite countertops, expansive dine-in kitchen, access to an inviting screen porch. Comfortable great room, located off the kitchen, features a magnificent two-story stone (gas) fireplace. Second staircase. Oversized windows with southern exposure light. The luxurious primary en-suite, complete with a tray ceiling, spalike with jacuzzi tub, separate shower, double sinks. Enormous walk-in closets. Bedroom two has its own full bath, bedrooms three and four share Jack & Jill bath. Full, finished walkout lower level with media/music/game/workout/bar area. Every level of this home is illuminated with natural light. Expansive entertaining area outside. Somers Chase offers in their community; private pool, tennis/pickle ball courts, playground and clubhouse. Centrally located in town. Near shops, schools, restaurants, highways, METRO NORTH. 9 Revere Court NEW TO THE MARKET 4 BEDS | 3.2 BATHS | 4,444 SF | 0.57 ACRES | $1,288,000 For more information, contact Christine today. surround the guy who would have caught the ball but did not since it sailed over his head into the stands, and they assault him verbally with things I wouldn’t want my teenage children to hear, but ironically only teenage children know what they mean and won’t tell us. I don’t have children, fortunately for my children. I hate that men are so shallow that we will only respond to a sideline reporter who happens to be a goodlooking woman. If she happens to be a short woman who doesn’t fit in the same shot as a 6-foot five quarterback, at least there’s an element of comedy. I hate garish end-zone celebrations. On Monday Night Football last week, after scoring a touchdown, a player did the “worm,” which was a dance that was popular, well, never, and then, in case you missed it, he did it again later. When an actual worm looks better than you do doing the “worm,” it’s time to retire that one. Hopefully he’ll grow out of it once he reaches the pupa stage. Then the rest of the team flooded the end zone for a wonderful one-act play. I was able to sit in at the dress rehearsal and watch as the choreographer put it all together: “Okay, remember, the football is supposed to be the baby, and the rest of you are supporting and nurturing it during the routine. Pianist: pick it up at the bridge, and I want to see some high steps and big leg kicks. Here we go: And, 5, 6. 7, 8...” I hate all the inconsistencies in the rules. For instance, you’re allowed to tackle a guy by pulling his hair to the ground and seeing if the rest of him follows, but if you grab a guy’s shirt for one second, you’re flagged for holding. There used to be a player on the Giants that was so afraid of somebody grabbing his jersey that he wore one so tight that it cut off the circulation to his arms. I hate the phrase, “offsetting penalties.” Every time two football players get into a minor fracas, which becomes a skirmish, then blossoms into open hostilities before devolving into a donnybrook, the referees identify the two combatants and flag them both. But one player usually throws the first punch, and now that you can review the action using replays, that should be the guy who earns the penalty, and he should be forced to apologize and write an essay about why he should respect peoples’ feelings. Well, it’s almost time for Thursday Night Football, and since I missed Sunday afternoon, Sunday late afternoon, Sunday Night and Monday Night Football, I’m going to watch and see if they perform the “Electric Slide” during the touchdown celebration. Join Rick and No Options for some live rock & roll at Argonne Rose Brewery at Mohegan Lake, Friday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. Say hello at [email protected]. MELEN FROM PAGE 12 MARTORANO FROM PAGE 13 we should respect the wishes of the person going through the final stages of life. I remember having long talks with my father in his final days about his wishes. That is a conversation that happens too infrequently but, according to Vlahos, should be held. In a recent interview, she set out many issues that must be discussed. “Do they want to be in a nursing home at the end or at home? Organ donation? Do you want to be buried or cremated? The issue is a little deeper here: someone gets diagnosed with a terminal illness, and we have a culture where you must fight. That’s the terminology we use-fight against it. So, the family won’t say ‘do you want to be buried or cremated?’ Because these are not fighting words.” Focusing on individuals who are facing death has profoundly affected Vlahos. Ten years ago, she was a 21-year-old single parent with little direction. Today, she has not only a purpose, but insights into a segment of our lives that many of us would prefer not to think about. It reminds me of the experience of teachers who are constantly surrounded by young minds and are, therefore, forever imbued with the contagious spirit of youthful curiosity. Similarly, this young author is forced to see life, for better or worse, at its end stages, in all its uncertainty, wisdom, sadness and grace. The contrast between that and everyday life can be unbearable. Once again Vlahos’s words are compelling: “There’s this moment, especially when I’ve taken care of someone for a while, where I’ll walk outside and I’ll go fill up a gas tank and it’s like: Wow, all those other people have no idea that we just lost someone great. The world lost someone great, and they’re getting a sandwich. It is this strange feeling. I take some time, and mentally I say: thank you for allowing me to take care of you. I really enjoyed taking care of you. Because I think that they can hear me.” Vlahos’s words certainly ring true with me. I remember the day my mom passed away, March 20, 1998. That evening, I didn’t know what to do. I went to a local restaurant and tried to have a nice meal with a close friend. But I felt like I was underwater. My heart had a hole in it that, to this day, has not healed. Then, and now, words fail me as I try to adequately describe the loss I felt. I was stunned that everyone around went on with their business, completely oblivious to the heart wrenching turmoil I was struggling with. It pained me that there was no way they could truly appreciate the warmth, humor, intelligence and loving nature of my mother or the significance of her death. Sooner or later, we will all be forced to come to grips with the end of life for loved ones and, ultimately, for ourselves. If there is one lesson to be learned from the experience of people like Hadley Vlahos, it is that we must hold paramount the wishes of the dying. Uncomfortable conversations must be had, and their wishes must be honored. There is no better way to honor the person we love than to treat them with love, dignity and respect at a time when they need it the most. I certainly hope that when my time comes, I will receive the same loving courtesy.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 15 Law Offices of Joseph J. Tock 963 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 TOCKLAW.COM • 800-869-8080 CRIMINAL DEFENSE/DWI • PERSONAL INJURY REAL ESTATE • BUSINESS LAW • WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, PROBATE Joe and his staff are AMAZING!! They stay on top of everything and communicate with you all the way. You won’t find a better law firm when in need of representation. ~T.D. ‘ BBrreewwsstteerr, , NNYY aannd d BBeetthheell,, CCT T SShhoowwrroooommss On your project every day until completion... GUARANTEED! On your project every day until completion... GUARANTEED! 884455--227788--00007700 SSoouutthheeaassttkkiittcchheennaanndbdbaatthh..ccoomm Celebrating 50 years I have been approached by many a person (whose name I forget) in our wonderful community of Anytown, USA, urging me to run for office. I am flattered by their confidence in me, no matter how misplaced it may be. However, after careful consultation with fortune-telling app Psychic 4U, I must tragically decline their impassioned entreaties, some of which sounded uncannily like “Don’t do it! Please don’t do it!” but, alas, my hearing isn’t what it used to be. Whose is (at this age)? I’m not running because you have to deal with some pretty angry people complaining about something, not to mention those with a talent for complaining about anything. And everything. They couldn’t pay me enough to take the abuse that I would richly deserve by being intolerant, moody, patronizing and all that good stuff that my wife Elyse can vouch for. The treadmill campaign When you run for office, you gotta walk. A lot. No thanks. I do my perambulating on the treadmill. That actually is good training for my non-campaign, since walking the neighborhoods would, like that treadmill, get me nowhere fast. I work in a home office, to which I’ve grown very, very, very accustomed. I’d want to Zoom in to all my meetings from the comfort of my man cave. My noble intentions aside to use the latest virtual technology, you just know that some of the aforementioned angry folks would pressure me to show my face at town board meetings … in person! Sorry, that’s a deal breaker. Courtesy of the porch You’re no doubt wondering how I’d be able to receive constituents if I were always off-premises from town hall. Simple solution! They can make themselves feel right at home by standing on my front porch and meeting with me through the Ring camera! Think of it as a more homey Courtesy of the Floor. They could have as much as 60 seconds to say their piece. If I liked what they said, they would qualify for a bonus 30 seconds of ranting. To help them use their precious time wisely, I would advise them not to bore the bejeezus out of me by announcing how many years they’ve lived here. That’s nice to know, which is not the same as something I need to know. Going yard ... Not Another reason I’m not running is I would not have yard signs, which no doubt would cost me the election. My thin-skinned ego couldn’t handle seeing a single one of those signs violently uprooted and sadistically trashed by overzealous (and underhanded) supporters of my worthless … I mean worthy! opponent. (Free advice to sign stealers: Get a life.) Holding elected office also means you gotta be on call 24/7. Yeah, right. I’m a deep sleeper, and there ain’t nothin’ getting me out of bed at 3 a.m., unless it’s to go … well, my fellow men know where I’m going, which is the same place we’re all going at that ungodly hour. Another surefire guarantee of my losing a political race is that I would not run on a party line because I wouldn’t want to join any party foolish enough to nominate me (with apologies to the Marx Bros.) And … (drum roll, please) … the No. 1 reason I’m not running? Nobody asked me to. (I know; how un-neighborly is that, right?) Best of luck to the candidates, who are made of sterner stuff than your humble public servantnot-to-be. Bruce Apar is a writer, community volunteer and actor. He can be seen on stage Nov. 3-5 in the title role of stage play “Tuesdays with Morrie” in New Haven, Conn., at Powerhouse Theater (Town Players of New Canaan). For more information, contact him at 914- 275-6887 (text or voice) or bapar@ me.com. Why I’m not running You’re very welcome BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG
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Sports PAGE 18 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Friday, Oct. 27, Somers football began their postseason defense of their state title. Pelham on the slate, the number one standing seemed to hang over the crowd and put fans in a somewhat subdued mood. Like they had seen this movie many times before, the diehards had a pretty good idea how this night would end, and the outcome proved them exactly right. On the second play of the game, the defense knocked out Pelham’s starting quarterback, and the rest of the visiting team would eventually follow in a 38-0 rout. The Somers offense didn’t quite get out of the gate so fast, though. They were punting after three plays, but the special teams quickly made up the difference by hemming Pelham in at the nine. Three plays later, Ryan Cole’s sack allowed the Somers offense to start their night. Set up at the 26 off a Miguel Iglesias punt return, Mac Sullivan took the lead. He first hit Dean Palazzolo for six and then rolled left for James Balancia. First and goal from the ten, Mason Kelly sliced through the butter for a 6-0 lead. Luke Cukaj connecting for the first of his eight points, the 7-0 lead didn’t even have to wait the obligatory three plays. Andrew Violante got the interception, and after a hold on the run back, Somers began on the Pelham 38. No bother, Kelly burst through the line for a touchdown on the next play, and it was 14-0 at 3:53. The movie on rewind, Pelham refused to heed calls that implored that they get out. Gored on another three plays and Somers refused to mask their intentions. Passes to Luca Ploger and Jacob Hauser and runs by Kelly put Somers on the Pelham 25, and Mac Sullivan readied his team for a 21-0 lead. The QB connect a screen right to Palazzolo, and the receiver rounded the corner for the score. 11:52 left in the half, Matt Klee squared off the next three plays with his sack, and the pounding continued. Iglesias took the punt return to the Pelham 32, Sullivan hit Palazzolo to the nine, and Kelly scored on the next play. Now 28-0, Somers’ next possession ended in the red again. Only this time Jack Otter got the pick for Pelham, but the Somers defense made sure the miscue didn’t stand. Nick Newman intercepted Peyton Kerr at the 28, and Sullivan completed the payback with a touchdown pass to Palazzolo on the next play. 35-0 going into the half, the second string got a chance to add to the Pelham misery. After gaining four yards to the Pelham 47, Nate Mitchell hit a hole at 5:25 in the fourth and went 32 yards to set up Cukaj’s 35 yard field goal. Somers is now scheduled to face Eastchester, and while a closer game is likely, there’s a good chance that the Tuskers will uplift their fans to another drive-in movie they’ve seen before. Tuskers makes easy work of Pelham Open playoffs with 38-0 win Jackson Forsberg Miguel Iglesias FOOTBALL For the first time in school history, both the boys and girls cross country squads brought home the Westchester County Championship in the same year. “I’m so happy for all our athletes and what they were able to accomplish,” said Coach John Vegliante. “It was a special day for everyone involved. They work hard all year round and the success is well deserved.” The victory also marked the second straight Westchester County Championship for the girls team, who were powered by strong performances by Julia Duzynski (6th), Mia Sandolo (8th), Julia Aquilino (9th), Jessica Masterson (14th), Brooke Fazio (48th), Emma Sherman (72nd), and Fiona Sledzik (97th). Somers XC makes history Both Tusker XC squads claimed the Westchester County Championship this year. PHOTO COURTESY OF SOMERS TUSKERS BOOSTER CLUB Ben Harris PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI 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
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BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Oct. 23, second seeded Somers hosted six seeded Carmel in the sectional quarterfinals. The Tuskers scored less than three minutes in, and completely dominated the first half. So it looked like a day at the beach for the home team, but Coach Brian Lanzetta never let his guard down. “Carmel is a team you don’t want to face in the postseason,” he said, and despite ultimately prevailing, the long slog that followed the first goal proved him right. The Rams kept the pressure on and forced a goal tying penalty kick with ten minutes to go in the first half. But Somers answered with their own second half penalty score, and according to Manny Perez, the 2-1 victory went the way it was supposed to go. “We just had to overcome it. We know we were the better team, and we just had to show it,” said the attacker. Somers didn’t wait to put their best foot forward, though. Brady Leitner took a long pass from his defense and ended up one and one with Carmel goalie Patrick Schoellig. Unfortunately, Schoellig had the angle and stopped the shot in its tracks at 37:55. Even so, Somers controlled the rebound, and Griffin Hechler’s chip shot from the 40 set the table. That had Schoellig failing to secure the loft on his leap, and the goalie left out of position, Perez cued up his driver for the easy goal at 37:34. “The goalie fumbled it, and I was there for the rebound,” said Perez. On a roll now, Somers continued. Leitner again got behind the defense on a long transition pass, but Schoellig’s acrobatics paid off this time. He out leapt the Somers attacker, and the Carmel defense secured the ball. Not for long, Hyugo Todo made a nifty move at midfield, got the ball into the corner for Perez and he let fly. Landing on the head of Daniel Nikac, the midfielder directed the shot wide for another great opportunity. 34:35 to go in the half, Carmel started to show signs of life, but the Tusker defense was there each time. Neel Walia in the middle of everything, first he got behind the defense on a lead pass, lofted a shot from the 30 and put the ball in the corner for Christian Matera at 29:15. No results, Hechler almost made do again. His penalty shot launched into the crease at 25:20, Lucas Arbelaez headed the ball on the bounce but directed wide. Then Leitner really went to work. The attacker ran down a pass into the corner from Derian Bershia, and from there, he looked like a point guard in on the baseline. Leitner juked around his defender, faked another defender into the paint and had his opening. Schoellig diving in vain, Leitner hit the post. The ball still coming free, Daniel Nikac got a foot and clanged the football crossbar with 17:50 left in the half. Even so, Somers kept coming. Perez intercepted a pass at the Carmel 40 and broke down field, where he earned a penalty kick on the rush. To the left at the ten, Arbelaez aimed for the left corner, but Schoellig made the leaping two handed save at 16:18. The excitement didn’t increase the lead, though, and Carmel hung around. They actually did more than that. Walia threw the ball into his wing, and Perez got whistled in the box. A penalty kick from the two resulting, Matthew D’Ippolito guessed wrong, and Kevin Hernandez found the net. All tied at one, Somers pressed on anyway. Noah Hechler got a header on a Carmel shot, Perez picked up on the far sideline and played to the middle. Gaining space, he launched and found a streaking Leitner on the near sideline. One on one again with Schoellig, the angle and the big target forced a kick over the crossbar at 8:36. Of course, Somers could play defense too. On the penalty kick from the 50, Alex Kozlowicz aimed and dropped right into the crease. The ball left free with D’Ippolito on Grand Lux Realty is one of the region’s largest independently owned, local, family-style real estate brokerages. Large enough to service all your real estate needs and small enough to provide you with our award winning personalized “Golden-Glove Service." Jeffrey Kuduk Joseph Stasko offices in: Chappaqua, Ardsley, Mamaroneck, Stony Point, Fishkill, Bedford Hills and Goshen 361 Rt. 202 Somers, NY 10589 845-617-3010 CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION TODAY. The Somers office is proud to anchor our Homes for Heroes affiliation, recognizing our community heroes with a “Thank you for your service” reward check for buyers or sellers. More information at GLRHeroes.com. 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 11/30/23 Celebrate Autumn’s Splendor — Enjoy the Season! Somers avoids trap, defeats Carmel 2-1 Falls to Eastchester to end season Lucas Arbelaez on the ball PHOTO: RICH MONETTI BOYS SOCCER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 21 SEE SOCCER PAGE 24
PAGE 22 – THE SOMERS RECORD LEISURE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 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. A way to drop 4. Bits per inch 7. Ghosts 12. Presents 15. Noises 16. Honorable fourth name in ancient Rome 18. Elevated railroad 19. A way to drench 20. The Tarheel State 21. Lilly and Manning are two 24. Where golfers begin 27. Harvester 30. Unit of subjective loudness 31. Jewish calendar month 33. Dash 34. Armed conflict 35. Daisy __: Broadway actress 37. Jump 39. Get free of 41. A written proposal or reminder 42. Organic chemistry reactive structure 44. African country 47. Cool! 48. Used to treat Parkinson’s disease 49. __ route 50. Ed Murrow’s home 52. Lethal dose 53. Give cards incorrectly 56. A treeless grassy plain 61. Famed R.L. Stevenson novel 63. In an incisive way 64. Mark Wahlberg’s screen partner 65. Criticize CLUES DOWN 1. Mountain in the Julian Alps 2. A domed or vaulted recess 3. Trade agreement 4. Larger 5. Edged 6. Data 7. Something curved in shape 8. Root mean square (abbr.) 9. Farm state 10. Pre-1917 emperor of Russia 11. Short-term memory 12. Indigenous peoples of central Canada 13. Honor as holy 14. Monetary unit of Samoa 17. Company that rings receipts 22. City in Finland 23. Small finch 24. Arctic explorers (abbr.) 25. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls 26. Very willing 28. Partner to ‘oohed’ 29. Turntable 32. Major Hindu deity 36. Move head slightly 38. Plain-woven fabric 40. Die 43. Shipped as cargo 44. Something highly prized 45. Individual thing or person 46. Humbled 51. Speak indistinctly 54. No seats available 55. Financial obligation 56. Green vegetable 57. Tough outer skin of fruit 58. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 59. Troubles 60. Singer Charles 62. Camper Sweet potatoes may be stars; cornbread dressing a contender. Dinner rolls are divine and green bean casserole a go-to. But Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without turkey. Even in households that don’t eat meat, plantbased turkey alternatives find their way onto the dinner table in a nod to Thanksgiving tradition. Given the emphasis placed on the main course each Thanksgiving, cooking a turkey can be intimidating. These turkey-cooking tips can calm anyone’s nerves and result in a mouth-watering main course. • Allow ample time for thawing. Some people may not be able to buy a fresh turkey, and millions of individuals purchase frozen turkeys each year. The Food Network says it can take 24 hours per every five pounds to thaw a turkey. Therefore, if you have a 15-pounder, allow for three days for thawing. Always thaw a turkey in a refrigerator. • Get the right size bird. The general rule of thumb is 1 pound (uncooked) to 1-1/2 pounds of turkey per person if you’re buying a whole turkey. Rather than purchasing the largest turkey you can find for a large crowd, consider two smaller turkeys or one turkey and one breast to make cooking more even. Smaller birds are more tender as well. • Adjust the temperature. The food and cooking resource “TheKitchn” advises preheating an oven to 450 F, then dropping the temperature to 350 F after putting the turkey into the oven. Cook, on average, 13 minutes per each pound of turkey. The turkey is done when it registers a minimum temperature of 165 F in the thickest part of the thigh. • To brine or not to brine? Many food fanatics swear by brining turkey to achieve more moist and flavorful meat. However, a wet brine may not lead to the crispiest skin possible. Good Housekeeping suggests trying a dry brine instead. This involves rubbing salt all over the raw turkey, placing the bird into a large plastic bag, and refrigerating overnight or up to two days before cooking; otherwise, purchase a kosher turkey, which already has been salted from the inside out. • Avoid stuffing the bird. Rather than stuffing the turkey and cooking everything en masse, prepare the stuffing mixture separate from the turkey. This reduces the risk of contamination from the turkey’s raw juices and helps to achieve a crispy coating on the stuffing, which guests will enjoy. • Make an aromatic roasting rack. Turkeys typically are placed on a metal rack for cooking so the juices do not cause the turkey to stick to the pan. However, you also can cut onions and lay them with a bed of whole celery stalks and carrots to elevate the roast. This creates extra flavor in the bird and the vegetables also can be served or mixed into the stuffing. Some turkey-roasting techniques can ensure a moist and flavorful main course this Thanksgiving. These tips can help make turkey terrific
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The play actually originated elsewhere, though. A pass for the Greeley wing played ahead, Natalia Sanchez didn’t opt for the easy kick out and secured the ball instead. “I try to keep it in play,” she said, and led to the throw-in the other way. The refusal to yield the sideline was not just contained to Sanchez and is a crucial component to the Somers transition game. “We really stress playing under pressure, being confident and finding feet,” said Coach Kelci Hegg. The defense playing offense contributed too, and Marley Hawkins did her part. The center back dribbled past midfield and pouched a pass into the crease. A little long, Singer won the race this time. Of course, Hawkins didn’t forget to play her position. First, the sophomore contained a long pass ahead to Rachel Glick and then slid-tackled the ball out of bounds at 33:15. The status quo still in place, the offense readied to break it. Without much room on the sideline, McMorrow made space and chipped into Adrianna Cooke. “Cookie,” as her teammates call her, the midfielder put the stops on the ball, Tiana Righetti picked up the deflection and hit the sweet spot at 28:06. 1-0, Cooke was also there to stir the pot on the next Somers near miss. The ball heading down the sideline, the junior kicked the ball off the Greeley defender and Somers had a corner. Arbelaez teeing up, Marley Hawkins went high and headed the ball just over the crossbar at 25 minutes. A little triangulation was next. Sanchez fielded on the sideline, threaded a lead pass to Arbelaez in the middle, and she deflected the ball for free space on the right. Arbelaez then stopped on a dime and double dribbled a pass for Cooke in the middle. But Cooke’s shot sailed high. So the post inevitably had its say. Starting on the sideline when Maguire deferred on a kick out of bounds, Somers control led to Righetti popping the ball inside to Lindsay Ulaj. She posted up the defense and deftly pushed to Arbelaez. Getting a foot, the thud at 17 minutes kept the scoreboard on lockdown. Two minutes later, Ulaj’s shot from the right rolled just wide and the near misses almost screamed for Greeley to get their chance. On cue, a long pass forward had Hawkins and resulted in a one on one for Glick. The race on, Julia Schmidberger came out, and Maguire used her long strides to come from behind. All three collided, and without a penalty called, the ball rolled out. 9:33 left in the half, Maguire showed no ill effects and picked right up by going coast to coast. Taking the ball from Sanchez, Maguire didn’t hesitate, broke up field and made a move at midfield to break down the defense. From there, Maguire passed to Cooke, the senior drifted wide and left Maguire’s head primed. “She made me a beautiful ball. The lead was perfect,” said Maguire, and the header went in off the post at 9:03. A commanding lead, Somers was looking good going into the half, but the breather didn’t work in the Tusker’s advantage. A minute in, Gianna Limongello sent the ball across the crease and Sophia Ivanov knocked it in. “I think we came in a little bit confident and weren’t expecting it,” admitted Maguire. But the defense didn’t change its directive on settling - especially Maguire. On three occasions the captain elected to control the ball and play ahead instead of kicking for the sidelines. Clock killed and opportunities denied, she also did a number in the middle of the field. A 50-50 ball with LiMongello, Maguire directed the ball forward with the outside of her foot, and in wait, Arbelaez sent a through ball forward. On the cut, “Cookie” was left one on one, but her shot rolled just wide. At 27 minutes, another near miss had Arbelaez taking the frustrations in stride for her team. “It’s a matter of keeping your head and that’s what we all did,” she said. No doubt, the moment of truth again hinged on Somers maintaining possession. A lead pass into the corner for Glick, and Hawkins won the race from the other side. The Somers defender then hooked the ball down the sideline and Greeley did not take note. In receiving, the Quaker wing simply lofted for a long easy save for Schmidberger, and back the other way, Cooke led Arbelaez on the sideline. She ran under the bounce, bodied her way through two defenders and had enough leg to beat Singer for the death knell at 21:26. Running off into the far corner after the goal, the junior was assured that she and her hardworking team deserved the glory but neither the offense or defense is ready to rest. “We want more,” Arbelaez concluded. Somers was scheduled to face the Section 4 champions in regional action on Wednesday, after press time for this issue. CHAMPS FROM PAGE 1 the ground, the rebound off Zachary Foltz’s foot went up, and gone untouched, it would have landed for a 2-1 lead. Instead, Aaron Went rose high with his head, and the clear was defensive business as usual, according to Griffin Hechler. “We stay composed because if the offense isn’t on, we have to be on to keep the game alive,” he asserted. Breathing at 1-1, Perez relayed the halftime message. “We knew every play counted, and that we just had to play smart,” conveyed the senior. Still, the play intensified with whistles sounding and bodies flying, which was no bother to Seth Klayman. “We like to get into it,” he said. “That’s what the game is about.” As it turned out, the physical play would undo Carmel, and again, Griffin Hechler would provide the impetus. In a one on one from the Somers 40, the defender dropped the ball in between two Carmel defenders for Leitner, and with a sense of urgency, Kozlowicz opted to kick out of bounds. Arbelaez then taking the throw in, Todo was pushed, and the whistle sounded a call that Lanzetta didn’t necessarily agree with. “But The ref called it,” the coach admitted. “It is what it is.” On the other hand, Lanzetta did cite a number of calls that were not made. Nonetheless, Todo now got the penalty shot from the two. Deja Vu, only this time the goalie guessed right. But Todo jumped on the rebound and got the game winner with 28:50 left in the game. From there, Somers maintained the pressure and escaped what Lanzetta called a classic “trap game.” So onto Eastchester, Klayman was geared up for Tuesday. “We’re going to give them a good one,” he assured. Unfortunately, advancing was not in the cards. The Tuskers did play to a tie 30 minutes but the Eagles prevailed 2-0. Even so, Somers almost got on the scoreboard first. At 13 minutes, Lucas Arbelaez hit the crossbar on a penalty kick and the clank soon foretold doom. With under ten minutes left in the half, D’Ippolito lost the race to the ball with Minato Ogawa, and he popped the loose ball into the net. Still, the Somers goalie made a number of amazing saves to keep his team in the game and that included a penalty shot from the two. An effort that was almost rewarded when Leitner broke free on the right with a very tight angle. He beat goalie Ronan Melli but the shot rolled just past the post with 29 minutes to go. Of course, fate had it that Ogawa scored less than a minute later, but Somers kept pressing. Leitner landed right out front at 24 minutes, and a one goal lead seemed imminent. Not to be, Ronan Melli got two hands on the ball, and the season was sealed for Somers. SOCCER FROM PAGE 21
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This will require a similar commitment to maintain our “delicate balance” of open spaces and new development. My long record of experience will be useful to achieve these goals. What will be your top priorities over the next year? Managing growth in town (as highlighted above) in a way that will both benefit daily life and enhance property values in Somers. Reducing our carbon footprint and protecting our environment while saving homeowner money, through support of cost savings programs such as home energy audits, solar energy programs, and electric vehicle charging stations. Making Somers attractive to both new homebuyers and current residents by providing improved “walkability” in the middle of town as well as maintaining our unique system of trails and open spaces. Persistent pursuit of grants from an array of sources to increase town government’s efficiency and effectiveness. Continued strong support of town police and fire, and the Somers Central School District. Town Councilman Tom Garrity What are the most important issues facing the Somers community? In Somers we have been able to hold to the tax cap since it was implemented. This has enabled us to remain one of the lowest taxed municipalities in Westchester County and I want to continue to remain so. The recent land swap between Angle Fly and Reis Park will give us a great opportunity to increase the recreation opportunities, both active and passive within the town. I look forward to working with and reviewing any recommendations made by the committee that the Supervisor has put together. What will be your top priorities over the next year? As indicated above, both taxes and recreation opportunities will be in the forefront. In addition, we have some developments in process and we want to make sure we continue “smart growth” in the town. Obviously, health and safety are a priority, so continuing to support our police, fire department, and first responders is important every year. Town Clerk Patricia Kalba What will be your top priorities over the next year? As the Town Clerk, my main priority is serving the Somers community to the best of my ability. My top priority will always be to put the residents of Somers first. I will continue to work hard to ensure that the Town Clerk’s Office is efficient, effective, and accessible. I believe in building solid relationships with the community, and I will continue to work collaboratively with other town officials to ensure that the needs of the community are met. SOMERS FROM PAGE 4 I will work with our partners in State Government to advocate for a regional economic development approach to community-oriented affordable housing that preserves local control of zoning without punishing our towns with new taxes for necessary road, sewer, services, and school improvements. I will work with our municipal and school officials to bring county resources into our district for capital projects and the use of grant money, including for affordable housing investment and flood mitigation. I will also be introducing legislation to implement 25 best practices in public ethics and government transparency. Vedat Gashi Please outline your career, leadership, and educational accomplishments. I was first elected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators in 2019, and from the day I was elected, I’ve had significant responsibilities thrust upon me, first as Chair of the Public Works & Transportation, addressing our aging roads, bridges, and sewers, but also green initiatives like flood mitigation, and converting to a hybrid and electric fleet and installing charging stations. In my second term, I was selected to serve as Chair of Budget & Appropriations - the largest, and arguably most complex committee to lead. Then, when circumstances necessitated the selection of a new Chairperson of the Board, my colleagues unanimously selected me to serve through a difficult phase. I have earned the trust and respect of the people who understand my job best, my colleagues - and I believe that speaks to my ability to do this job. I am an attorney and a hard worker; my first legal job was with future Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, LEGISLATOR FROM PAGE 5 SEE LEGISLATOR PAGE 30
PAGE 26 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER A distress signal that sent dozens of first responders scrambling last week to locate a possibly downed plane turned out to be a false alarm. Local police and firefighters as well as state police were deployed around 6 p.m. on Thursday to investigate a report from LEIDOS Flight Service that there might be a downed plane or an aircraft in distress based upon a transmission it had received from an Emergency Locator Transmitter, or ELT. Among the areas searched were Finch Road and Norton Road/Lane, both located near the New York/Connecticut line. In actuality, the plane had been sitting in a maintenance hangar at Danbury Municipal Airport the whole time, airport administrator Michael Safranek told The Somers Record. TECHNOLOGY So how might this have happened? Safranek explained that the Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) monitors aviation distress frequencies broadcast on the frequency, 406 MHz. LEIDOS Flight Service was called to track it down. Safranek added that the vendor told him later that it had called him, but hadn’t left a message. “If they had done that, this whole thing could have been avoided,” he said. Meanwhile, LEIDOS Flight Service notified Danbury’s emergency services. The city told LEIDOS that it had not had any report of a downed, or in distress, plane but that it would send police out to check. Danbury is a highly populated area and if something like that happened, people would know immediately, Safranek pointed out. After finally getting a call from local police about an ELT report, Safranek reached out to New York Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON), which is located on Long Island. It covers Kennedy, LaGuardia, Newark, and Westchester County airports. (TRACON employs hundreds of air traffic controllers who are responsible for providing safe navigation through some of the world’s busiest and complex airspace.) It was able to pull up the make, model, and color (lime green with a black stripe) of the supposedly distressed aircraft. Safranek immediately recognized it as a plane that was undergoing maintenance at the airport and, after confirming that it was safe and that no other planes appeared to be unaccounted for, was able to call off the search. The ELT is about the “size of a brick” and is designed to go off if there appears to be a serious problem, he said. Obviously, that could be a crash, but other things like a “hard landing” can trigger it and sometimes it doesn’t take more than a jostling. In this particular plane’s case, it was being repaired and it’s possible that someone accidentally tripped the switch, he said. Likening ELTs to “air bags,” Safranek noted: “They go off all the time; it’s not uncommon.” However, he didn’t know why it was thought the plane was over North Salem and not in its hangar when the signal went out. FALSE ALARMS ELTs are emergency transmitters that are carried aboard most general aviation aircraft. In the event of an accident, they are designed to transmit distress signals on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz frequencies and for newer ELTs, on 406 MHz. Their installation is required in almost all U.S. registered civil aircraft by a federal mandate that resulted from a 1972 plane crash in Alaska that took the lives of Congressmen Hale Boggs and Nick Begich. Their plane was never found. According to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), ELTs are mounted in the back of planes and are designed to be triggered upon impact or may be manually activated using the remote switch and control panel indicator in the cockpit. When an ELT is activated, it triggers an audio alert and 406-MHz ELTs transmit GPS positions for search and rescue. “A false alert is a non-distress activation of a 406 MHz emergency beacon and can be caused by accidental activation during testing, mishandling, improper installation, or unfamiliarity with beacon operation,” the AOPA said. According to the association, there were 8,898 406 MHz ELT activations in the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center’s area of responsibility in 2017 and “about 98 percent of those alerts were false alarms.” Just 122 of the alerts in 2017 were actual distress cases, it found. About 90 percent of false alerts occur because of beacon mishandling during Off the radar “Missing” plane causes a stir in North Salem REGIONAL SEE PLANE PAGE 28 MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE DEC. 2ND 2023 Register Now www.jbr.org/westchester 55KK JJIINNGGLLEE BBEELLLL RRUUNN WWeessttcchheesstteerr Join us for a family, fun 5k (timed or untimed) in support of the Arthritis Foundation! 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PAGE 28 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 Robert Luther Rohrbach Robert (Bob) Luther Rohrbach, a proud veteran, loving family man, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023, in Somers. Born on May 21, 1928, in Queens, NY, to Arthur and Theresa (Luther) Rohrbach, Bob’s life was marked by service, love, and a deep appreciation for nature. Bob was a proud alumnus of the Fort Schuyler Maritime Academy, Class of ’49, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science. For three and a half years after graduation, he sailed on various Esso (Exxon) tankers as AB, third, and second mate before he was called into the US Navy. Bob served from 1952 to 1954 stationed mainly in Norfolk, VA, on board the Taconic AGC17 as Combat Information Center Officer and Officer of the Deck underway. He was discharged from the Navy with a rank of Lieutenant (Junior Grade). After his military service, Bob embarked on a successful career as a Shipping Broker for the Victor B. Benham Company, Ltd., where he worked for 42 years. His dedication and hard work were evident in his long-standing tenure with the company. Bob was not only a dedicated professional, but also a devoted family man. He is survived by his loving children, Karen (Glenn) Cestaro, Nancy (Steven) Trombetta, Ellen (Brian) Parise, and Sarah (Martel) Meyer. He was a proud grandfather to Jacqueline (Ryan) Cooney, Michael (Becky) Parise, Francesca Trombetta, Caitlin Parise, and Benjamin Trombetta, and greatgrandfather to Riley and Emma Cooney. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Barbara; his brother, Wilbur; and his parents, Arthur and Theresa. Bob enjoyed annual vacations with family in Lake George, NY, and in later years in Martha’s Vineyard, MA. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events (he was their biggest fan), theatrical and musical performances, and graduations. He had a great love for all animals, especially the family dogs and cats. Bob was an active member of his community. He was a long-standing member of the Thornwood Lions Club. While living in Heritage Hills, Bob was a member of 10-A Men’s Club and volunteered with the Health and Safety Committee, helping his wife Barbara run the Flu Shot program. Bob was a loyal Dodgers fan and an avid reader. He enjoyed gardening and looked forward to potting his flowers every spring. Bob was a man who lived his life with honor, love, and a deep sense of community. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. His memory will be cherished and his life celebrated for the love and joy he brought into the world. Bob’s life was a testament to a life well-lived, and he will be deeply missed. Visitation was held on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home in Mahopac. Interment with Naval Military Honors followed at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Putnam Valley. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in his name to: The SUNY Maritime Foundation Mail checks payable to “SUNY Maritime Foundation” to 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Throggs Neck, NY 10465, or online at sunymaritime. edu/donate-now. Please indicate that your gift is a Tribute Gift in Robert Rohrbach’s memory. Comfort Care Rooms at Phelps Memorial Hospital Mail checks payable to “Phelps Hospital” to: Development Office Attn: Jill Scibilia 1 Phelps Lane, Suite 106 Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Online at phelpsgiving.org/give-now. You can select “Comfort Care” on the drop-down menu. By phone, please call Christine Creat at 914-366-3107 for assistance. Please designate that your donation is “Comfort Care – Robert Rohrbach.” OBITUARIES testing and maintenance of ELTs. “Each activation is treated as an emergency, so each false alert is a distraction and negatively affects other search and rescue missions,” the AOPA said. INCIDENT RATTLES COMMUNITY While everyone was obviously relieved that there wasn’t an actual crash, the incident brought back bad memories of the time when a small plane plunged into the Titicus Reservoir. Killed in the Nov. 20, 2015 crash were South Salem residents Val and Taew Horsa, who were flying home from West Virginia. The Horsas had owned and operated a Thai restaurant in Danbury. Their Beech F331 had lost contact with air traffic control while executing an approach to the Danbury Municipal airport. The initial search had to be called off because of bad weather, but the craft was eventually found in about 60 feet of water in the reservoir, which is about eight miles southwest of Danbury. 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PAGE 30 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 determined that neither victim had tested positive for the “presence of volatiles or drugs for all of the submitted samples.” It called the defining event in the accident “loss of control in flight” but did not give a reason why the pilot, Val Horsa, had lost control. About 90 percent of the wreckage was recovered. The NTSB report also stated that it found “no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation at the time of the accident.” THERE TO HELP Regarding most recent aviationrelated scare, first responders in North Salem, Danbury, Conn., and nearby Ridgefield, Conn. were simply doing their job, Supervisor Lucas said. “When there’s a report of a plane down, everybody rolls,” he said. “If anybody had been hurt, they would have been there.” However, it’s “unfortunate” that false alarms like this have to happen, said Lucas, suggesting that the FAA or appropriate agency review procedures and evaluate equipment “so they know when a plane is not in the air.” “That would have been helpful,” he said. PLANE FROM PAGE 28 after a bloody war I went to Kosovo to help write their laws and set up the new institutions of government through the United Nations. I have worked at the highest levels of government, and excelled - but it is my upbringing that prepared me best to handle this job. My family came to this country as refugees when I was 4. My parents worked hard to provide for our family, but never forgot their duty to public service, to fight injustice as political activists, and to help your community. In my time as your Legislator, I have fought hard for this community because this community is my home too. I am from this community, I run my small business here, my family lives here, my wife and I are raising our family here, and it’s where my kids go to school. What are the most important issues within the district? When knocking on doors and talking to our neighbors, the issue that I hear the most is how we are going to address the rising costs of living in our communities. We have worked to address this by keeping the county property tax down, but also gave specific relief when we could. We passed a gas tax holiday when those prices increased, eliminated sales tax on residential energy sales, suspended fees for Bee-Line buses, invested over $100 million to support affordable housing programs throughout the county and increased eligibility for Home Owner’s Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and persons with disabilities. We’ve done a lot, but there is obviously a lot more left to do. Housing, childcare, and food insecurity remain problems for too many families; we need to continue investing in green infrastructure, keeping down the cost of living to make it easier for young families to put down roots for themselves; keeping the air, water, and ground clean for the health, safety, for our children and future generations; and investing in our aging and failing infrastructure now, so we’re not stuck with a bigger bill later. This district is my home. I grew up here, I own a small business here, I’m raising my family here - I love this community and I want to be a part of solving the problems we face together. If re-elected, what will be your top priorities over the next year? Our working families and small businesses deserve our time and attention, nourishing an active, healthy economy. Investments in infrastructure are needed to keep us all safe and maintain our standards of living. And we need to pay attention to the changing climate and plan for our future as a county by working to safeguard our environment, decreasing pollutants in our air, ground, and water, protecting our natural spaces, and investing in green energy. These are issues that I have started to address in my two terms as your County Legislator, and I plan on adding to the great accomplishments my colleagues and I have worked so hard to deliver for the people of Westchester County. 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