VOL. 6 NO. 24 THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEISURE 16 OPINION 8 TOWN CROSSING 2 SPORTS 14 Field Hockey Preview pg 14 WOLVES Visit TapIntoKLT.net for the latest news. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT #992 BY WES ADAMS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Hill-running is a fact of life for the Northern Westchester runner. So is hill-racing, as you will find at the 22nd annual Katonah Road Races on Saturday, September 9, beginning with the Katonah Village Improvement Society (KVIS) K5K at 8 a.m., the one-mile Kids’ Fun Run at 9 a.m., and the new Kids’ Dash at 9:30 a.m. The Katonah Races are a key fundraising event each year for the Katonah Village Improvement Society, which was founded nearly a century and a half ago. One of the oldest community groups in the country, KVIS was instrumental in the relocation and redesign of Katonah Village when it was moved approximately two miles southward in 1897, after the old location was condemned for being too close to the projected upper reaches of the reservoir system to be created by Croton Dam. From the group’s inception, according to Mike Berardino, founder of the race in 2001, the all-volunteer KVIS has been dedicated to “helping everyone in the community, kids, grownups, and teens.” On race day, the marquee event, the K5K, follows a course designed by Bernadino to be as varied and unique as the village it celebrates. It is, as previous participant Stew Whitman of Katonah told me as he and his dog Maisy crossed my path just as I was getting a bit turned around on a preview of the race route last week, “a very hilly, tough race.” The hilliness should come as no surprise for a three-mile route that begins and ends on a road named Edgemont. (“Mont,” of course, is Latin for “mountain.”) You’ll be running on a street with “Heights” in its name. Then there’s High Street, which takes you past Steepway Lane. The flat opening half mile may lull you into a false sense of security. You will head down gently curving streets, some lined with century-old trees planted by the KVIS. You will enjoy the view of one stately old home and garden after another as locals cheer you on. Near St. Mary’s of the Assumption, the only church moved from Old Katonah, the course takes a turn in more ways than one. Katonah Road Races return Sept. 9 Event to benefit Katonah Village Improvement Society Runners of all ages powering off the start line at the 2022 K5K. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROB CUMMINGS SEE RACE PAGE 15 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 Thinking of Selling? Don't Miss This Market. Discover how to maximize your property's value — sell with confidence. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation and find out why #UGottaHaveHope! If you are ready to make a move our proven strategies and personalized approach ensure you get the best results. R Free Property Valuation: Find out what your property is worth in today's market. R Expert Staging Advice: Transform your home to make the best impression on buyers. R Targeted Marketing: Reach qualified buyers through our extensive network. R Smooth Transactions: Navigate the process with ease, from listing to closing.
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Addonizio’s poetry is known for its gritty, street-wise narrators and wicked sense of wit.A poet whose “voice lifts from the page, alive and biting” (Sky Sanchez, San Francisco Book Review), Addonizio reminds her reader, “if you think nothing & / no one can / listen I love you joy is coming.” The reading will be held at the Katonah Village Library (26 Bedford Rd) and will be followed by a brief Q & A. Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry Fundraiser The Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, a weekly choice pantry with a 32 year history, will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, October 15, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Captain Lawrence Barrel House in Mount Kisco. Come enjoy suds, sliders and songs while supporting the incredible work of this predominantly volunteer run community mainstay. This past year saw a staggering increase in the number of guests - over 92,000 ‘person visits’, 28% of which were children and 12% seniors. This is up 40% since last year. Food for over 1.2 million meals was provided, purchased at inflationary prices. There is no expectation of the need decreasing or prices of food falling. Individual tickets and sponsorships are available. Please visit www.mountkiscopantry.org or email outreach@mountkiscofood pantry.org for more information. Labor Day Fundraiser for BluePath Service Dogs Sunday, September 3, at 5:30 p.m. To be held at Uncle CHEEF’s, located at 988 Route 22 in Brewster. Dawn Derow and Peter Calo will reunite for a special end-ofsummer concert to support BluePath’s mission to unlock life’s potential by providing expertly trained autism service dogs that offer safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence. The evening will feature folk and classic rock from the 1960s to the present, with songs by The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Webb, Shawn Colvin, Brandi Carlile, among others. General Admission: $40 ($15 of the ticket price is tax-deductible). There will be a $25 food/drink minimum. Lewisboro Library 15 Main St, South Salem, NY 10590 Please register for programs by visiting www.lewisborolibrary.org Register Early for Library Fair Activities The annual Lewisboro Library Fair takes place on Saturday, September 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Onatru Farm, located at 99 Elmwood Road in South Salem. There are several things you can register for now. The Lewisboro Garden Club will be hosting Fairy Garden Workshops at the Fair. These small, whimsical gardens are filled with miniature objects, decorations, and plants. Each garden is $15 and supplies are limited, so pre-registration is recommended. There are five TOWN CROSSING SEE CROSSING PAGE 4
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 3 BY GAIL M. KRALJEVIC PRESIDENT, THE LEWISBORO SENIORS The members of the Lewisboro Seniors had a very busy summer, participating in two nature walks. The first walk was held at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a beautiful 4,315-acre park that we are so very lucky to have it in our own backyard. We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather. This nature walk was led by Catherine Downs, who is also knowledgeable in the art of Reiki. It was a great walk through the fields, and as we stood on the foot bridge, we could feel the breeze and the tranquility of the water below us. Afterward, Catherine conducted a meditation session. It was a great chance to get out into the fresh air and meet new people. (I apologize in advance if I have forgotten to thank everyone that organized this walk!) Our second nature walk was also in our own backyards. We were invited to Bylane Farm, now the Bedford Audubon, located at 35 Todd Road. Who knew that we have all these beautiful resources at our fingertips? The original construction began in 1720 and it appears that “Bylane Farm” came into usage around 1737. The property and land passed through various families and owners. To make this history short, Morgan Parker died in 1976, leaving the property to his wife, Mary Welsh Parker. In the 1990’s Mary Parker deeded the property to the Bedford Audubon Society. The transaction was deeded as a “life estate” on the basis that Mary could continue to live in the house until her death in 2001. Upon arriving at the property, we were handed binoculars. Just standing in the front yard, we could see the different species of butterflies and the wonderful array of flowers. The view from the side and rear of the house is remarkable, and we were able to see many varieties of birds. The foliage was also remarkable. This was a most enjoyable excursion, even if you weren’t a nature enthusiast. Thank you to the Bedford Audubon and Tait Johansson for taking care of this remarkable property. (The picture shown is of Tait and our fellow seniors.) Lunch was provided on the porch at the rear of the house; but most of all, we all had a wonderful time conversing. It is a great way to meet friends and neighbors. Those of you, who are 50+, don’t let time pass you by before exploring our local community. Besides nature and our hiking trails, try the Lewisboro Library. I want to give a special thanks to everyone who responded to my request for talented people to volunteer their specialties on Wednesdays. It could be for as little as an hour or more. Junior and senior high school students also don’t forget, The Lewisboro Seniors are so appreciative for any time you can donate. I’m sure there are many talented musicians at John Jay High School or The Harvey School or any other school in the area. Are you rehearsing for a play at school? A few of you might want to get together and enact a scene from the play for us. Budding artists, bring a collection of your artwork to be displayed on a Wednesday. Who knows, we could be meeting a future professional artist! We will be glad to give you community service letters. Please call Pam Veith at 914-232-6162 if you would like to volunteer. Pam is our director and does a great job! If you are interested in our Book Club, come to The South Salem Fire House at 11 a.m. on the following dates: October 18, discussing “The Spectacular” by Fiona Davis November 15, discussing “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano December 20, discussing “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese We hope to see you all soon! Walks to remember Members of The Lewisboro Seniors enjoying the great outdoors. THE LEWISBORO SENIORS BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER A young male bear that injured a 7-yearold boy in the backyard of his North Castle home has tested negative for rabies, county health officials said. The incident happened around 11 a.m. on Tuesday on Hickory Kingdom Road. The child was playing with a sibling just before the attack. After rushing to his aid, his parents called 911. The animal was still on the property when EMS crews and police arrived. Not only did it not run away -- which would have been normal behavior for a wild creature -- it advanced and had to be shot because it posed “a danger” to first responders and local residents, according to North Castle police Chief Peter J. Simonsen. The boy was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The sibling was unharmed. The state Department of Environmental Conservation took the bear’s body to the Westchester County Department of Health, which announced Wednesday that tests showed it did not have rabies. According to the U.S. Forest Service, black bears prefer to forage for food far away from humans. Attacks are rare, it said. However, those that have become used to people -- and their food -- may not immediately flee if they encounter one. So what do you do if you meet up with a bear? The agency offers the following tips: · Do not run. Remain calm. Continue facing the bear and slowly back away. · Keep children and pets close at hand. · Make lots of noise. Yell, rattle pots and pans, whistle, and break sticks. · Travel in groups. · Stand upright. Do not kneel or bend over. Wave arms, jackets, or other materials. 7-year-old injured in Westchester bear attack REGIONAL SEE ATTACK PAGE 6 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com When was the last time you reviewed your insurance? Call Us Today FOR A COMPLIMENTARY REVIEW!
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YORKTOWN GRANGE Celebrating 125 Years 1899-2023 P of H #862 Rides ~ Exhibits ~ Contests ~ Live Music All Weekend Livestock ~ Craft Vendors ~ Great Food & Craft Beer Only $10 per Carload Presented by the Yorktown Grange Agricultural Society 914-277-4424 • 440 Rt 22 North Salem, NY • www.theblazerpub.com CELEBRATING 521 YEARS! 52 Where Good Food meets Good Grades! time slots available on Fair Day. To learn more, visit the Library or Garden Club websites. The Concours d’Elegance is a low-key, elegant car show that showcases a wide variety of vehicles from show cars to muchloved weekend cruisers. The show is both a popular event at the Fair and an opportunity for car owners to enjoy the day’s many activities while showcasing their cars in the beautiful surroundings of the farm. If you’d like to register your vehicle (no fee!), email [email protected], or call 914-763-5402. The library is selling a limited amount of VIP Tickets, which can be purchased now in person at the Library or via the website. Each VIP ticket package includes: one VIP Priority Parking Spot, two raffle tickets (two chances to win $1000), two Beer Tickets for the Beer Garden, two Book Vouchers for Free Books of your Choice, and Thursday Night Early Access Shopping at Attic Treasures (exclusively for VIPs on September 7 from 5 to 9 p.m.). One of the fun – and competitive - experiences there is the Silent Auction, and the Library Board of Trustees have been gathering some fantastic prizes to auction off that day. So far, items include: four tickets to a concert during the 2024 summer season at Caramoor, the opportunity to have a character named after you in the next book by best-selling author Fiona Davis, four tickets to the Giants/Patriots game on November 26, an autumn wine tote with five full-bodied wines, four tickets to a Ridgefield Playhouse special event - “The Office Trivia with Todd Packer.” a Boterkoek and Signed Holiday Cookbook by Peter Rose, Twin Acres Granola gift basket plus three months delivery, a pair of tickets to monthly comedy nights at the Horse and Hound – good for a full year, a fall/winter cleanup by members of the Lewisboro Garden Club, a Lake Waccabuc pontoon boat cruise, plus much, much more! Coldwell Banker Realty Ice Cream Social Thursday, August 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Coldwell Banker Realty is hosting a free “Mister Softee” ice cream social at its Katonah office at 202 Katonah Ave. The event is offered by Coldwell Banker Realty sales associates Maryanne Durr, Patty Hinkley and Pat Palumbo, and sponsored by Cory A. Levine, P. C., Attorney at Law; Estate Inspection Group; Guaranteed Rate Affinity; and ProNational Title Agency. Katonah Village Library 26 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536 www.katonahlibrary.org Spanish Conversation Group Did you take Spanish in high School or college and wish you could practice the language again? There’s a group for you! Join on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. for Spanish Conversation Group. Register on the library’s website calendar. Sit and Knit and Other Hand-Crafts Exchange pattern ideas, use your skills to help others - and most importantly - have fun! This group meets the first two Mondays of every month. However, holidays may impact. Check the website for updated times. A message from the Lewisboro Seniors CALLING ALL SENIORS (50 +) Have you recently retired or lost a loved one? Are you looking for friendship, single, or home working? Spend a couple of hours with us! The Lewisboro Seniors are 70 strong and looking for new members. Be part of a caring, friendly organization. We welcome everyone! We have the greatest people you will ever want to meet. We have guest speakers, trips, parties (with a DJ) or you can just relax and enjoy the conversation. Once a month we also have a book club. We are a vital group of seniors with much to offer. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the South Salem Fire House off of Rt. 35. (Use back entrance.) If you don’t drive, we have a bus. We welcome all suggestions and ideas to enhance our program. Come join us and be part of a team. Please call us at 914-232-6162. Westchester Oratorio Society The Westchester Oratorio Society begins its 26th season with rehearsals starting on September 12, for the group’s fall concert featuring Bach: Cantata, BWV 706; Händel: Te Deum, HWV 280; Bach: Cantata, BWV 140 and Fauré: Cantique CROSSING FROM PAGE 2 SEE CROSSING PAGE 6 TOWN CROSSING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 5 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Do you know what steps you can take to avoid your estate going to probate? BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Environmental and political folks reacted with relief and gratitude last week after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a measure that will restrict the dumping of radiological substances into the state’s waterbodies. Holtec International, the entity that now owns, and is in charge of decommissioning, Entergy’s former Indian Point Energy Center in the northern Westchester village of Buchanan, this year unveiled plans to dump thousands of gallons of radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River. Calling the Hudson one of the state’s “natural treasures,” Hochul declared that it was “critical we stand together to protect it for generations to come.” Besides the obvious environmental issues, such discharges could have negatively impacted the region’s “economic vitality,” she said, adding that her administration was committed to “working closely with local communities who have advocated so passionately for this cause.” Holtec had hoped to start dumping the tritium-contaminated water in May. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, tritium is a by-product of nuclear fission. When it reacts with oxygen, tritiated water is created. Tritium can’t be filtered out because it has the same chemical composition as regular water. However, while the Nuclear Regulatory Commission acknowledges that nuclear plants already “routinely and safely” discharge diluted tritiated water, it agrees that exposure to any amount of radiation presents a health risk. More than 30 municipalities, including Somers and North Salem, reacted to Holtec’s plan by passing resolutions backing the so-called “Save the Hudson” bill. Strenuous objections to the discharge plan were also raised by groups such as Riverkeeper, Scenic Hudson, and Food & Water Watch. Numerous rallies and press conferences were held and petitions signed by approximately 500,000 New York residents, according to the bill’s sponsor in the state Assembly, Dana Levenberg (D-Ossining). Things took on a new urgency at a public forum held by the state’s Decommissioning Oversight Board in July when it was disclosed that the NRC appeared ready to allow Holtec to move forward without waiting for the results of required testing. Those tests – specifically for strontium-90, which is readily absorbed into the tissues of animals and plants -- take about three months to complete. The fact that Holtec intending to start discharging the water in September was “alarming,” according to a letter sent to Hochul by Chris burdick (D-Bedford) and six other state Assembly members from Westchester. Hochul also promised to work with the oversight board to identify “feasible and acceptable” alternatives for the disposal of the wastewater so, she said, the decommissioning of the nuclear plant can continue, “jobs can be preserved,” and the site “can be cleaned up in a safe, thorough, a prompt manner.” Expressing disappointment, Holtec insisted that it still “firmly” believes that the new legislation was “preempted by federal law and that the discharge of monitored, processed, and treated water would not impact the environment or the health and safety of the public.” “In the interim, we will evaluate the impact to our decommissioning milestones and the overall project schedule,” the energy industry giant said. ENVIRONMENTAL VICTORY DECLARED The “Save the Hudson” bill was introduced in the state Senate by Pete Harckham (D-Lewisboro). Thanking Hochul and the people who fought so hard for the legislation, he called it “one of the great environmental victories in state history.” Harckham promised to work with “all stakeholders to find alternative solutions to this challenge” and to “continue the timely and safe decommissioning of the Indian Point power plants.” Saying that the Hudson “defines our region,” Levenberg called the bill’s signing “welcome news to so many people in my district and far beyond.” OTHER VOICES Reacting to the news, North Salem Deputy Supervisor Peter Kamenstein said: “We’ve always been in favor of environmentally friendly legislation and this is one of those things.” Somers Supervisor Robert Scorrano said: “The Town of Somers is happy to read that Gov. Hochul signed legislation to prevent the discharge of radioactive wastewater from Indian Point into the Hudson River. The Hudson River plays a significant role in surrounding communities and is the lifeline to the region.” Mike Lawler, representative of the state’s 17th Congressional District, also said he was happy the law has been signed. “I look forward to the governor working with federal, state, and local officials, as well as organized labor, local environmental activists, and Holtec, to determine an environmentally safe and fiscally sound solution to eliminating the wastewater on-site,” he said in a statement. “Protecting the Hudson River and our communities Governor signs ‘Save the Hudson’ bill SEE HUDSON PAGE 6
PAGE 6 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 de Jean Racine, Op. 11. The concert will be on Saturday evening November 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the South Salem Presbyterian Church, with a dress rehearsal on Friday evening 11/17. The chorus will be accompanied by professional soloists and the WOS Baroque Orchestra. The concert is made possible with the support of the Westchester Community Foundation, a Division of the New York Community Trust. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Garden Room of the Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd. in Katonah, located a short walk from the Metro-North train station. Rehearsals in September are “open.” Potential new singers are invited to attend. For more information call or text 347 223 9503 or email wosinformation@gmail. com or visit the group’s website at www.westchesteroratorio.org. Chronic Pain Support Group Research tells us that 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, or pain that lasts most days or every day for three months or more. Of this group, 20 million experience high-impact chronic pain, or pain that interferes with basic functioning and activities of daily living. Pain is the number one reason that Americans access the health care system, and costs the nation up to $635 billion each year in medical treatments, disability payments, and lost productivity. Support groups provide a forum fo r those with pain to gain support and learn about ways to manage pain and progress from patient to person. This group takes place over Zoom every other week. For more information, please call Ted Bloch at 914-552-6281 or email him at tednbloch@ gmail.com. All conversations are kept strictly confidential. 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CROSSING FROM PAGE 4 that utilize it is of paramount importance -- we must work together to find a workable solution for all involved.” Westchester County Executive George Latimer, reacting to the law’s signing said: “Today, we take a stand and shield the Hudson River from potential harm during Indian Point’s decommissioning -- prioritizing the environment and human well-being above all other considerations.” “The bill sends an important message to New Yorkers: The Hudson River is the source of our collective prosperity, not a dumping ground for industrial waste,” said Scenic Hudson president Ned Sullivan. The sentiment was echoed by Tracy Brown, president of Riverkeeper. “This sends a clear signal that the state is “dedicated to preventing Holtec from using the Hudson River as a dumping ground for radioactive waste,” she declared. According to Alex Beauchamp, Northeast Region director at Food & Water Watch, Holtec’s plan “to dump radioactive water in the Hudson River was dangerous from the start, and New Yorkers from all over the state quickly organized robust opposition.” “Today, we celebrate the power of our communities over corporations, and thank Governor Hochul for keeping our river safe,” he added. HUDSON FROM PAGE 5 (The idea is to look large.) · Never approach, corner, or offer food to, a bear. · Never come between a bear and its cubs. · Fight back aggressively if a bear attacks you. SIGNS OF RABIES You should never approach or have contact with a stray or wild animal, health officials warn. “If you see an animal that is acting aggressively, stay away from it and contact local police immediately,” advised county Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler. Unusual behavior is a sign of rabies. A rabid animal will either become abnormally aggressive or unusually tame. It may lose its natural fear of people and become excited and irritable or, conversely, appear particularly passive and lethargic. Staggering and frothing at the mouth are also big red flags, health officials added. Any physical contact with a wild or unfamiliar animal should be reported to a health care provider. And all animal bites, or contacts with animal suspected of having rabies, must be reported to the county Health Department by calling 914-813-5000. The line is open 24 hours a day. Keeping your pet’s shots up to date is also very important. State law requires dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies and receive regular booster shots. For more information, visit www.westchestergov.com/ health or call the Rabies Infoline at 914-813-5010. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE WILD KIND Two women were confronted – and one was bitten on the leg several times -- by what was presumably a rabid coyote while strolling on Turkey Hill Road in North Salem last year. 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Opinion PAGE 8 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 2 TRACKS BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Katonah-Lewisboro Times 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 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Editor’s Note: Don Scott is a candidate for Bedford Town Board. All candidates on the ballot for Town Board are invited to send columns to this newspaper. Send them to opinion@halstonmedia. com. Please keep to a 1,000-word limit. A friend of mine referred to himself as a “joiner” when it comes to local organizations and groups. It is a trait I share with him. We got to know one another at one of those organizations. Being a joiner has been responsible for many of my friendships and has given me many opportunities for connection with our community. It’s in that spirit that I recently became a Friend of Stepping Stones. Stepping Stones is a six-acre site a few blocks away from our home in Katonah. It is the former home of Bill and Lois Wilson. Bill W, as he is referred to in the movement, was one of the cofounders of Alcoholics Anonymous, which was formed in 1935. The AA 12- step program has helped millions around the world for over 80 years. The Wilsons moved to Stepping Stones in 1941, where they lived for the rest of their lives. In 1951, Lois founded Al-Anon, a support group for friends and family members of alcoholics. Bill passed away in 1971. Lois left us in 1988. Before her passing, Lois founded the Stepping Stones Foundation, dedicated to maintaining the home as a historical site and to preserve and archive the over 10,000 artifacts and 100,000 documents and photographs housed there. The site was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2012 as well as being named part of the New York State Women’s Heritage Trail as a result of Lois Wilson’s contribution to the worldwide addiction recovery movement. The property draws visitors from across the country and around the world, who come to be inspired as well as to reflect on the importance of the site to the recovery community. Each June, for over 73 years, Stepping Stones has hosted a picnic for visitors to the site. Individual or group tours can be arranged during the week by contacting the organization at steppingstones. com. The foundation’s talented executive director, Sally Corbett, is celebrating her 10th anniversary in her role overseeing the foundation’s operations, preservation efforts, and educational initiatives. I was drawn to join Friends of Stepping Stones in order to help highlight the importance of the organization within our area and to raise awareness. Like many, I didn’t know it existed until it was brought to my attention when I was invited on a tour as a Town Board member. The history and beauty of the site is moving. In addition to visiting the Wilson’s home, you can visit the small writing studio Bill affectionately referred to as “the shack,” housing the desk that he sat at to write the AA “Big Book” – one of the best-selling books in history – in addition to hundreds of speeches, articles and several other books in support of AA and the recovery movement. September is National Recovery Month, so it is especially timely to highlight the mission of Stepping Stones. The focus of Recovery Month is to increase awareness and understanding of substance abuse and mental health as well as highlighting the importance of prevention, treatment and recovery support services. One event related to raising awareness, organized by “Drug Crisis in Our Backyard,’’ will be held at FDR Park in Yorktown on Sept. 30. The 5K race, Run4Recovery, raises funds to combat drug and alcohol addiction. If you are interested in arranging a tour of the historic site, or would like to know more about becoming involved as a Friend of Stepping Stones, reach out to Sally Corbett at [email protected]. A Friend of Stepping Stones PHOTO: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER Stepping Stones was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012. DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 OPINION THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 9 Dear Dr. Linda, As a retired middle and high school teacher, I was happy to read an excellent article in The Wall Street Journal about the teenage brain. After reading it, I realized how important it is for parents and teachers of teenagers to understand the thinking process of these young adults. I actually saved the article, and came across it the other day. Since school is about to open, would you please write an article for parents and teachers working with teenagers so that they understand a little more about the teenager in the home and class. Thanks so much. -Ellen P. Dear Ellen, Thank you so much for sharing this with me. This article, from The Wall Street Journal on Aug. 10, 2016, provides the results of many of the studies which show how the teenage brain functions. It stresses that parents and teachers need to understand how their teenagers are interpreting the world, their friends, their parents and their teachers at this stage of their development. Often, parents and teachers respond to something negative a teenager has done, by saying, in a not so nice voice, “What were you thinking?” These adults don’t realize that that is the perfect question. In many cases, they weren’t thinking! And if they were, it wasn’t necessarily rational. Simply because the adult is looking at someone who visually looks like a fully grown adult, they assume that person is thinking like an adult. They’re not. Their brain is still developing and will continue to develop for many more years, and the adults in their lives play a significant role as to how it develops. Research has shown, parents and other adults in teenagers’ lives play a significant role in their emotional, social and intellectual development. Here’s some tips, taken directly from our book, “Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids,” to help you get through those teenage years with those developing teenage brains in your life: • Does your teenager see you as someone they can ask for help? Teens need to know that their parents and teachers are allies, not adversaries. You’re all on the same team and if they need help, they’ll get it. • Be a good role model. Children and teens use us as mirrors. Here’s an old story that says it all. One rainy day, the king took a walk with his two children. He held an umbrella in each hand to cover and protect each child. A bystander approached and said, “Why are you protecting your children from the rain? You are the king! They should be protecting you.” His highness sagely replied, “If I do not show them respect, how will they learn to respect me? How will they learn to respect others? How will they learn to respect themselves?” • Be sure your teenager is part of your family, school and community. In other words, be sure that your teenager doesn’t feel that their family and school is happening around him. At home, build a sense of family pride and do the same at school by encouraging school pride. For example, at home, plan a special event together, such as a vacation, party, outing or charity event. At school, encourage your teens to join the choir, a sports team, school newspaper or become part of the upcoming play. • Be on the lookout for little signs that physical or emotional safety issues may have crept into your teen’s life. Teens are on an emotional roller coaster, building and breaking friendships, reacting to what others say to them without always understanding what has been said, reacting to facial expressions and body language (many times inappropriately) while at the same time trying to fit in. Learning during this stage of development is not easy. If your teen is not the gold star pupil, they may feel stupid and embarrassed. If your teen is the gold star pupil, they can also be emotionally damaged in fear of social acceptance. Therefore, parents and teachers need to accept, support and encourage the teenagers in their lives — through words and actions — to be sure they feel that you are on their team, you respect them, they’re part of your family and your school, and you’ll always be there when they need you. Enjoy your teen, -Dr. Linda Dr. Linda, along with her husband, Dr. Al, own Strong Learning Tutoring and Test Prep serving Westchester and Putnam counties for over 40 years. Strong Learning tutors students K-12 in any subject, in person or remotely. Drs. Linda and Al are also the authors of “Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids.” What were they thinking? Trying to understand the teenage brain DR. 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PAGE 10 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES OPINION THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 My niece, who is also my goddaughter, is getting married next month up in Syracuse. I got the invitation in the mail a few weeks back and it, of course, asked for an RSVP. But there was no little return envelope with a stamp that you could mail back stating your intentions. Instead, there was a card with a QR code that you could scan with your phone, which would then take you online where you could RSVP (and shop at their myriad registries for a wedding gift). Now for those of you who are technologically impaired, a QR code is a small box that contains some weird black-and-white hieroglyphics. You might have seen one without knowing what it was or what they do. I sighed and shrugged and longed for the days of stamps and envelopes. But I gamely took my phone and waved it over the weird little box. Nothing happened. “Scan!” I shouted. “Scan!” Still nothing. Maybe I have to turn on the camera, I thought. So, I did. Still nothing. So, then I actually took a picture. Now I had a picture of a QR code, but I figured that wasn’t going to RSVP me. So... I gave up. Sunday morning, I got a text from my sister saying, “We know you can’t come to the wedding, but can you scan the QR code and RSVP anyway? It would help.” I sheepishly confessed my ineptitude with the QR thingy. My sister gamely walked me through it. “Turn on the camera and just hold it over the code. Some words will appear on your screen. Tap them and it will take you to the website and then just follow the instructions,” she wrote. I was skeptical, but gave it a try and, damn, it actually worked! I felt like the theme from “Rocky” should be playing in the background. I never gave it a lot of thought, but I always considered myself technologically adept. But I am not. Oh, I handle the basic fundamentals. My job requires me to work on a computer every day and I am pretty good at finding workarounds when the thing won’t do what it is normally supposed to do. But it seems like every other week some new technology comes along that leaves me drooling in the corner, curled up in the fetal position, and begging for my mommy. (As Dr. McCoy on “Star Trek” might say, “I’m a writer, not a scientist, dammit!”) I remember back around 2008 when Twitter first came on the scene. You could send out messages up to 140 characters long. One hundred and forty characters... not words. I didn’t understand the point. What could you possibly say with just 140 characters? I poo-pooed the idea and told coworkers that the thing would be dead in a year. Whoops. Of course, I also lacked the foresight to see we would eventually have a linguistically challenged president who governed by tweeting out monosyllabic word salads. I was just as myopic on the advent of most other social media. Back around 2007, my sister began haranguing me about getting a Facebook account. “Why the heck would I want that?” I asked. “I already have Myspace and I hardly use it.” But she was persistent, so I eventually signed up, but I rarely logged in. My Forget COVID Techno-itis will ruin your life SEE DUMAS PAGE 11 BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD NEW YORK HOMEOWNERS: YOU MAY *QUALIFY THROUGH NEW RELIEF PROGRAMS! HELP IS AVAILABLE EVEN IF YOU COULD PAY CASH Qualify Today: 800-944-9393 or visit NYProgramFunding.org to see if you *qualify Do you need a New Roof and Help paying for it? Do you need Energy Efficient Windows & Help paying for it? Approved applications will have the work completed by a quality repair crew provided by: HOMEOWNER FUNDING. Not affiliated with State or Gov Programs. Contractor License: NY: #2719-h14 *Enrollment is only open during a limited time. Programs, appointments, and installations are on a first come, first serve basis in your area. Any leaking, visible damage, or roof age, may *qualify you! Drafty windows, energy cost too high, you may *qualify! FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT Call today and receive a FREE SHOWER PACKAGE PLUS $1600 OFF With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 1-855-916-5473 FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT Both pre-payment and no-payment options Serving all Faiths since 1858 Cremations and Burials DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager JOSEPH M. McMANUS ~ Director RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033 • Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah Railroad station. • Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars • Monuments & inscriptions available.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 OPINION THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 11 sister said that made me a “lurker.” Whatever. Then I began getting friend requests from people I hadn’t heard from in ages, including an old high school crush. “Well, this just got interesting,” I thought. I decided to stop lurking in the shadows and have a bigger presence on the platform. Then, some of the media companies I worked for started using Facebook as a marketing tool, and that kind of mandated that I learn my way around the site and become more proficient. The rest is history. Now Facebook is an everyday part of my life and I always have fun with it, even though sometimes it gets me in trouble. Turns out, I have a big mouth. Who knew? But the point is, when it comes to technology, I am not only unperceptive about its future but also borderline incompetent. Let’s talk cell phones, aka smartphones. I submit to you right here and now that they are not nearly as smart as they claim to be. Let me ask you this... how do you feel when you know it’s time to get a new phone? Do you start feeling a little nauseous? Do you feel compelled to block off a series of dates on your calendar and maybe ask your boss for a couple of days off because you know you are going to be otherwise preoccupied? I wish it was as simple as walking into the store, finding a phone on the shelves that you like and is in your price range (there are still some that can cost nearly $1,000... what the hell do they do?), taking it to the checkout counter, paying, and leaving. Nope. Get ready to devote half a day to uninterested employees who will spend most of their time with you furiously typing away on their tablets, mumbling to themselves, and occasionally looking up to tell you why they can’t do what you want them to do. A few years ago, I walked into a local phone store (I won’t say which one) and there was no one in it but one employee. It might even have been the proprietor, I don’t know. She was sitting at a table in the middle of the room typing on her phone. She never looked up to acknowledge my presence. So, I walked around the store checking out the phones and noticed they were all really, really expensive. “Excuse me, ma’am?” I actually heard her sigh as she put down her phone and looked up at me. She didn’t say a word. “Um, are these all the phones you have? I am looking for something a little less expensive. Like this.” I showed her my old (and now dead) phone. She wrinkled her nose as if I was a hobo who’d wandered into the wrong building and was now stinking up the place. “This is a franchise store,” she said. “You need to go to the corporate store. They have the cheap phones. It’s down Route 6 a few miles.” So, that is what I did. She was right. The corporate store was bigger and had more products. The workers were actually nice and helpful, but I was still in there for about two hours before I staggered back out into the parking lot, my brain numb from the experience. So, last summer my phone began to refuse to take a charge. I tried a bunch of different remedies, but nothing worked. That queasy feeling came over me... I was—gasp!—going to have to go to the phone store again! I went through all the dreaded machinations with the phone store automatons and four hours later I was back home. That night, I began getting ready to cook dinner. It should be noted I had one of those flat black electric stovetops. I turned a burner on and went to fetch something from the fridge. Suddenly, I smelled something weird... something burning. Black, acrid smoke was rising from the stove where I had laid my phone. It had melted... destroyed. After one day. Back to the store. Again. Twice in two days. More nausea. Now this summer, I have a new smartphone again. 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Lawler voted in favor of the absurd and malicious Republican resolution to impeach the President (H.Res. 503); • Rep. Lawler voted in favor of reducing environmental review while simultaneously reducing fees paid by private energy companies in connection with oil and gas development on federal lands (H.R. 1), thereby increasing energy company profits and encouraging greater use of fossil fuels while simultaneously reducing environmental restrictions; • Rep. Lawler voted against registration and regulation of “pistol braces” (H.J. Res. 44), which essentially convert a pistol into a short barrel rifle, and have been used in several mass shootings; • Rep. Lawler voted in favor of prohibiting the Defense Department paying or reimbursing military service members for expenses relating to abortion services (H.R.2670 NDAA-H.Amdt. 222). Rep. 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Sports PAGE 14 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER The last two seasons saw John Jay Field Hockey losing heartbreakers to Lakeland in the Section One finals. As such, Coach Debbi Walsh is sure that her players will have defeating the perennial champs at the top of their to-do list. Not among them, Mia Puccio, Annabel Brennan and Meghan Condon have all moved on, and the loss of their leadership and experience leaves a sizable hole to fill. “They played straight down the middle of the field,” said Walsh. But turnover is just as inevitable as continuity, according to longtime coach. “Our philosophy means the ball moves faster than our feet,” said Walsh. Quick transitions and ball movement, what John Jay has lost to graduation, has Walsh betting on this team’s athleticism. “My offense is really solid,” she said. Kaycie and Callan Keeley are back up front with Molly Willingham and Logan Bueti, and the trio will be looking to take their leads from the Wolves top middie. “I’m leaning heavily on Jojo Degl. She’s a thirdyear varsity player and a co-captain,” said Walsh. “Her field IQ and athleticism are strengths that will be really important to us.” Alongside, Degl’s sister Finja and Helena Schembri complete the midsection as first year players and are showing they are open to instruction. “My new players are already good at picking up skills from the veterans,” said Walsh. “It’s very impressive.” On the back end, the defense is in similar shoes. Three of four starters went out the door, and Walsh has elected to sure up by pulling back. “Jane Brennan was a middie last year, and I’m putting her at the top of my (defensive) diamond,” said Walsh. “She will carry us there.” Rosie Daley is returning to help put on the defensive stops, while the last line will again get a double take. “I’m really happy with my goalies,” said Walsh in referring to the tandem of Molly Gallagher and Emily Fuller. Plenty of room in the box, the goalies aren’t the only ones sharing a tight space. “We have four groups of sisters,” said Walsh of the Degl’s, the Keeley’s, Jane and Caitlin Brennan and Laney and Rosie Daly. Unheard of, she hopes that the sister connection pays dividends on the field. A dynamic that puts her on familiar ground and not just because she does plenty of mothering at home. “The reason I coach is because of my motherhood skills,” she assured. “I love coaching girls. I love making sure they are in a safe environment where they can thrive as athletes and thrive as young women. That’s why I come back and coach every year.” September 2 starts it again, and Mamaroneck will be on the docket at home. “We’ll see how it all plays out,” Walsh concluded. John Jay looks for a fast start Jojo Degl Jane Brennan Molly Willingham PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI FIELD HOCKEY BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER The last we saw Lucas Orlovitz, he was getting his final at bat versus Tappan Zee in the first round of the 2022 Sectionals. Hoping for one last hit, the third baseman drew a seventh inning walk. Unfortunately, none of his teammates followed in the 3-2 loss. Now a sophomore at Ithaca College, he still has hopes of making a mark at the Division 3 school. But like his John Jay exit, he again takes the long view in terms of a career. “I think the ultimate dream when I get to the end of my playing career would be to broadcast a major league baseball game,” said the sports media major. Never seeing himself in an office, Orlovitz has always loved sports, and the straightforward choice is so far, so good. “It’s been perfect,” he said. “The classes are exactly what I envisioned and then some.” He’s taken Intro to Sports Media, Sports Media Relations, journalism and video production. An amalgamation that provides different entry points into a future career. As for the present, he’s behind the mic already. “I was on the radio from the first week,” Orlovitz revealed. Doing two minute sports updates, Orlovitz actually tuned out to get over the initial stage fright. “I try to think that nobody is listening,” he said, and at 6:28 a.m., 7:28 a.m., and 8:28 a.m., the student-athlete admits that he probably wasn’t far off. A year into it, Orlovitz realized he was too monotone in his delivery and a little bland in his copy. A move to midday didn’t hurt either, and the novice can hear the progress. “I’ve come a long way from the first to now,” he said. Not going unnoticed, the broadcaster will have a harder time minimizing the size of his audience this year. “I’m pretty excited,” Orlovitz said. “I’m going to be a halftime host for football games.” Of course, the 2022 grad drops the mic too. Last fall, he tried out with the rest of the freshman, and after a day of batting practice and fielding drills, the recruits readied for the opening scrimmage. In turn, the third baseman read the lineup and found out he was playing short. “Oh man, I haven’t Moving in the right direction Lucas Orlovitz balances baseball, books, and broadcasting Lucas Orlovitz is hitting his stride on and off the field at Ithaca College. PHOTO COURTESY OF LUCAS ORLOVITZ SEE ORLOVITZ PAGE 15
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023 SPORTS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 15 JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS FOR MORE INFO CALL: 914.669.9500 or email: [email protected] HardscrabbleClub.com • 22 Sutton Pl, Brewster, NY 10509 ENROLLING NOW for FALL 2023 Week of Sept. 4 onward GRAB YOUR SPOT BEFORE THEY’RE ALL TAKEN! STAGES: Red Ball, 5-7 years Orange Ball, 8-9 years Green Ball, 9-10 years Yellow Ball, 11- 18 years CLASSES: Weekdays: 4-5pm, 5-6pm & 5-6:30pm. Saturdays: 3:30-4:30pm & 3-4:30pm ALL LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, Middle School and JV/Varsity Team Players AFTER-SCHOOL played shortstop in a very long time,” he thought to himself. On the other hand, the infielder had no need for a poker face when the coach asked if he was ready. “I was like, ‘hell yeah,’” Orlovitz asserted. A nice start, the real show takes place in the spring. “I didn’t play too much this year. We had a lot of talent. We had two guys on the left side of the infield who were All Conference and All Region,” he said. The gamer got a taste nonetheless. In practice, the 90-mile-anhour fastballs and next level sliders and curveballs made him feel like chopped liver. “I was getting diced,” said Orlovitz. Game time was no better. “A fastball dotted the black, and I was like, ‘oh man, I can hardly see that thing.’ Then I saw two sliders in the dirt. I swung at them both,” he remembered. “Yeah, that’s college pitching,” was his reaction to the first at bat. But Orlovitz did catch up before the first week of the season was over. “I got my first hit, which was really cool,” said the sophomore. Even so, the rookie did make the most of his time on the bench. While definitely rooting for the guys in front of him, the role player got to see the great plays and game winning hits, and the takeaway facilitates the way forward. “I think that helps keep you locked in and keeps you working hard,” said Orlovitz. More than words, he sees the results. “I feel I’ve gotten so much better,” Orlovitz said. “Seeing the pitches from our guys, now I feel like there’s nobody I can’t hit.” The books are another matter, because they don’t allow homework on the bench. So time must be allotted elsewhere. “It’s a lot of late nights and early mornings,” he assured. A heavy load all around, Orlovitz doesn’t keep it bottled up. He’s cultivated many close friendships, and in case he needs an extra ear, the young man utilizes the behavioral health campus services. “I was like, why not?” he asserted. So the chance to unload has made him feel better about whatever is going on in his life, which dovetails with what he hopes to get out of the overall college experience. “In general, whether it’s school or baseball, it’s how can I be better at life and how can I be a better man,” Orlovitz concluded. ORLOVITZ FROM PAGE 14 You may wish to say a little prayer here as you start your uphill journey that will peak near the elementary school. Jennifer Indig, who won her age division for the past two years, urged patience at this point. “That first steep hill at the start of the race is a killer!” she explains. “Don’t try and go out too fast. I’ve learned the hard way and ended up trying to catch my breath the whole rest of the course.” As you dig deep and power up this hilly segment, it may help to remind yourself that the hill is far shorter than the distance traveled by those 50 or so homes and businesses winched by horsepower on soapgreased rails to form the footprint of New Katonah 126 years ago. According to Suzanne Guziec, head varsity track coach at John Jay High School, the best hill-running advice she has was given to her by a former collegiate runner and competitive trail runner who lived in the Boulder area. “He recommended to always keep as normal a running posture as possible. Don’t lean forward on the up or back on the down and don’t over stride on the up or the down.” Soon after you pass the school, the course levels off and then starts to tilt downward as it takes you into Veterans Memorial Park, dedicated in May 1950 to honor the town’s World War II veterans. The blacktop disappears as you cut into a park trail switchbacking down a hill that I believe is the former location of the small ski slope operated in the park starting in the 1950s. According to a 2012 Town of Bedford report, the town decided to close the slope in 1978, “under pressure from its insurance company.” Throughout the twisty course, spotters will keep you moving in the right direction. Many are Boy Scouts and local high school students, just some of the dozens of volunteers working on the course and behind the scenes. Pam Veith, Co-President of KVIS, says that all thirty KVIS board members “participate in some capacity, whether it’s going to local businesses for sponsorship, collecting the money, designing the shirt, and organizing food and water.” Pam herself has participated in the race with her husband and four daughters from its earliest years and intends to complete the course again this year. “If we finish a minute or two slower than last year, that’s okay!” she said. Edris Scherer described herself as a “worker bee,” helping organize the race from its earliest years. She praised the race’s special “intergenerational aspect,” with families returning year after year and kids who once were pushed around the course in strollers growing up to rocket around the 5K faster than their parents. Elizabeth Bowler Plunkett, co-coordinator of the race with Elena Vassallo, is pleased with the number of both sponsors and registrants so far. “We seem to gather more runners each year,” she said. She added that young speedsters are especially welcome. “We have a one-mile race for children five to twelve, and this year we are instituting a free kid’s dash for those under five. Everyone will get a ribbon and there will be bubbles at the end.” In the nineteenth century, it was the hills of Northern Westchester which attracted the wealthiest of families to settle here. They were known as hilltoppers, for the sprawling, staff-filled estates they built on top of the region’s highest heights. Their heyday has passed, but on September 9 in Katonah, race finishers of all ages and abilities will have truly earned the name hilltoppers, too. To register and for more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Katonah/ Katonah5K RACE FROM PAGE 1
PAGE 16 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES LEISURE THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 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. Midway between east and southeast 4. At right angles to a ship’s length 9. William Penn’s business partner 14. __ de plume 15. Accomplished soccer coach 16. Bone cavities 17. __ juris: independent 18. Popular Philly sandwich 20. Northern Ireland county 22. Performing artist 23. S S S 24. Lacks flavor 28. Commercials 29. Anno Domini (in the year of Our Lord) 30. Qatar’s capital 31. Indigenous peoples of Alberta 33. Popular footwear 37. Indicates position 38. Anglican cathedral 39. Aircraft part 41. Before 42. Blood group 43. Secretory organ 44 .Fencing swords 46. The small projection of a mammary gland 49. Technological advancement 50. Male parent 51. Dissociable 55. More cold 58. Cape Verde Islands capital 59. Blood disorder 60. Creative 64. Sun up in New York 65. Made angry 66. Relieves 67. Brooklyn hoopster 68. Seasonsings 69. Movable barriers 70. Attempt CLUES DOWN 1. Occur as a result of 2. Spiritual essences 3. Representative 4. Entering 5. Nobel Prizewinning physicist 6. Midway between northeast and east 7. Consumed 8. Tablelands 9. Kids’ craft accessory 10. Not known 11. Sound directed through two or more speakers 12. A major division of geological time 13. Wild ox 19. Shock treatment 21. Turner and Lasso are two 24. Genus of flowering plants 25. Relating to ductless glands 26. Stock certificate 27. Satisfies 31. Places to enjoy a rest 32. Edward __, author and writer 34. “__ but goodie” 35. One hundredth of a liter 36. Shabbiness 40. TV personality Roker 41. Triangular upper part of a building 45. Speed at which you move 47. Offend 48. A reference point to shoot at 52. Forays 53. Biblical city 54. Blatted 56. Northern sea duck 57. Shabby (slang) 59. Allege 60. Tax collector 61. Whereabouts unknown 62. Chinese philosophical principle 63. Indicates equal This salad celebrates the bounty of late summer by grilling fresh vegetables to enhance their flavors. It’s a refreshing and hearty dish that can be served as a main or a side. Vegetables • Zucchini: 2 medium-sized, sliced lengthwise • Yellow squash: 2 mediumsized, sliced lengthwise • Red bell pepper: 1, seeded and quartered • Corn on the cob: 2 ears, husked • Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup Dressing • Olive oil: 1/4 cup • Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons • Fresh basil: 1/4 cup, finely chopped • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon • Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon Instructions 1. Prep the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. 2. Prep the Vegetables: Lightly brush the zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and corn with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Grill the Vegetables: Place the zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and corn on the grill. Grill the vegetables, turning occasionally, until they are tender and have grill marks. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Remove them from the grill and let them cool slightly. 4. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste. 5. Assemble the Salad: Once the grilled vegetables have cooled slightly, chop them into bitesized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine. 6. Serve: Transfer the salad to serving plates and garnish with additional fresh basil if desired. This salad can be served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy this delightful grilled summer vegetable salad as a tribute to the flavors of the concluding summer season! Grilled summer vegetable salad
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