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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 BY GREG MCCLURE SOMERS PACK 1 CUBMASTER Last month, 36 Cub Scouts and their families from Somers Pack 1 visited the Elephant Hotel for Government Night to learn about leadership and how the Town of Somers works on a daily basis. The host, Judge Michael McDermott (the father of an Eagle Scout), brought his friends and fellow town leaders Supervisor Robert Scorrano, Councilman Anthony Cirieco, Judge-elect Joseph Marra, Police Chief Brian Linkletter, and Fire Chief John Meeker (also the father of an Eagle Scout). Each of the town leaders spent several minutes talking to the Scouts about what leadership means to them and what they do to serve the town on a daily basis. Afterward, they had an open Q & A session with the Scouts. The Scouts were very enthusiastic with lots of questions. Some of the highlights were each of the town leaders being asked why they chose their job, if they had received any special training, the hardest part of their job, and what was the most interesting/exciting event that has happened to them. Each of the leaders also had rebuttals for the Scouts, inquiring how they would handle certain situations. With the age group ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade, there were a variety of responses with many insightful responses on how the kids thought about the challenges our leaders face in Somers. The Scouts were also very curious about the history of the Elephant Hotel and spent a lot of time checking out the new Old Bet sculpture. Pack 1 Scouts and families had a fantastic night and learned a lot about how our town runs with the different roles our leaders perform in the community. Special thanks to Judge Michael McDermott for hosting, Supervisor Robert Scorrano, Councilman Anthony Cirieco, Judge-elect Joseph Marra, Police Chief Brian Linkletter, and Fire Chief John Meeker for taking time out of their busy schedules to speak to the Scouts. Somers Scouts get a lesson in leadership Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in Somers has announced the retirement of The Reverend Michael Watson as Priest-in-Charge, as of Nov. 30. The Reverend Mary McCarthy, formerly of Christ’s Church in Rye, became the new Priest-in-Charge on Dec. 1. The Reverend McCarthy served as Curate at Christ’s Church, and was also Director of Christian Formation for adults and children, one of her many special interests. As the Parish of Saint Luke’s welcomed The Reverend Mary, they also said farewell to Father Mike Watson. Father Mike served at Saint Luke’s for the past five years; he increased the number of parishioners and kept the church alive and thriving through the difficult months of the Pandemic. The church wishes Father Mike well in his retirement; he will remain in everyone’s hearts with gratitude. Dec. 3 marked The Reverend Mary’s first official Sunday as Priest-in-Charge. Saint Luke’s welcomes everyone to worship during Advent and the Christmas season. Sunday services are held at 10 a.m. followed by Fellowship at Coffee Hour. St. Luke’s Christmas Eve service will be at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 25. Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church is located at 331 Rte 100, in Somers. (914) 277-3122 www.slcsomers.org Father Mike Watson retires from Saint Luke’s The Reverend Michael Watson retired as Priest-in-Charge on Nov. 30. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Councilman Anthony Cirieco speaking to the Scouts. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL MCDERMOTT Speakers included Judge Michael McDermott, Supervisor Robert Scorrano, Councilman Anthony Cirieco, Judge-elect Joseph Marra, Police Chief Brian Linkletter, and Fire Chief John Meeker Scouts came prepared with lots of questions for our local officials. HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com Somers Smiles and Dr. Gianna Ferranti Quality Dentistry from Professionals Who Care. 4 Heritage Hills 202 Center
PAGE 4 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Students at Somers High School had to shelter in place for about an hour on Thursday, Nov. 30, after an electronic lockdown alarm was accidentally tripped, according to a school district spokesperson. State police responding to the scene swept the entire building and found nothing amiss, said Trooper A.J. Hicks. The security company is trying to figure out exactly what happened. Things returned to normal around 11 a.m., the spokesperson said. Tripped alarm leads to lockdown at SHS PHOTO: TOM WALOGORSKY BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR The New York State Department of Transportation issued a travel advisory late last month informing Westchester motorists of lane reductions on Interstate 684 for the month of December. Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 684 was reduced to one lane in each direction between Exit 6 (State Route 35) in Lewisboro, and Exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road) in North Salem. The lane closure was implemented to allow for the replacement of aerial cables. Weather permitting, work is scheduled to take place on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. through Thursday, Dec. 28. Officials urge commuters to drive responsibly in areas where the cable replacement is taking place, and remind drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. For up-to-date information, motorists can call 511, visit www.511NY. org or download the free 511NY mobile app. Cable replacement work impacts 684 motorists Members of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department rushed to the rescue at the scene of a rollover accident in Lake Lincolndale on Nov. 30. When responders arrived at the scene just after 12:30 p.m., they reported that the car had flipped and a person was still inside. Members of the SVFD were able to quickly extract the patient, who was then taken for medical treatment by Somers EMS. Units were on the scene for an hour, and were assisted by personnel from the Somers Police Department. Somers firefighters respond to Lake Lincolndale rollover PHOTO COURTESY OF SVFD Restaurant & Bar scar’s II Oscar’s II Restaurant & Bar Oscar’s II ITALIAN RESTAURANT / BAR Flavors Inspired by the Seasons Happy Hour Sunday thru Thursday 4 - 7pm Special 10% OFF with this coupon 325 ROUTE 100 | SOMERS, NY 10589 914-556-6687 Open 7 days a week • www.oscars2restaurant.com Come with family & feel the joy of mouthwatering food! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! The Best Selection of Live & Cut Christmas Trees in the Area! STORE HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 8-6 • Sun. 8-6 • 914.232.3570 Fresh Center Pieces & Fresh White Pine Roping Available Route 100, Somers, NY (Across From The Paramount) (1 1/2 miles north of Route 35 Junction) Prices in Efiect Until Dec. 23RD Christmas Trees Frasier Fir Alberta Spruce Decorated..........$45.00 Undecorated.......$35.00 (41/2” - 10” Pot) All Colors.....$6.95 and Up Fresh Wreaths 18” Poinsettias
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PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 2022 Source: OKMLS, 1/1/22-12/31/22, total dollar volume of single family homes and condominiums sold by Agent, Somers school district DONNA O’CONNELL AGENT IN SOMERS & HERITAGE HILLS # 1 DONNA O’CONNELL Associate Real Estate Broker M 914.263.9108 [email protected] donnaoconnell.houlihanlawrence.com If you have considered selling, the market is still strong with high buyer demand and low inventory. Many homes are still receiving multiple offers and are selling above list price. I would welcome the opportunity to provide you with a market analysis. Please feel free to contact me anytime. SOMERS BROKERAGE 104 VILLAGE SQUARE, SOMERS, NY PROUD TO BE THE BY BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced a bill in Congress last Friday that would make it more affordable for veterans seeking healthcare. The Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act, or HEAL, will offer Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) and local Veterans Service Agencies (VSAs) that provide rides to veterans for medical services the same travel reimbursements that veterans and caregivers receive. The HEAL Act also removes the deductible for beneficiary travel, which serves as a barrier to care. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the current deductible is $3 per one-way and $6 for a round trip, up to a maximum of $18 per month. The HEAL Act would also raise the mileage reimbursement rate for travel to approved health care appointments to 65.5 cents, equivalent to the mileage reimbursement rate for privately owned vehicles if no government-furnished automobile is available. The current mileage reimbursement rate is 41.5 cents. “The HEAL Act is a major step forward in improving access to healthcare for veterans in the Hudson Valley and across the country,” Lawler said. “Raising mileage reimbursement rates, getting rid of the deductible, and allowing VSOs and VSAs to qualify for reimbursement will help provide additional and affordable services to our heroes. “To those who have served our country selflessly, I say this - I will always have your backs, and this legislation is proof of that. By making access to healthcare easier and more affordable, our veterans can continue to get the quality care they deserve without breaking the bank getting there.” The bill’s introduction was well received locally. “The VA health care system is a lifeline that many of our country’s veterans rely on for their medical well-being, and our legislators need to continue to work diligently to ensure all our veterans can obtain affordable, reliable and effective healthcare through our VA system,” said Jonathan Schneider, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Mahopac-based accountant who owns Schneider Financial Group. “Thank you Congressman Lawler for introducing this valuable and needed legislation for our veterans.” Karl Rohde, director of the Putnam County Veterans Service Agency, was also effusive in his praise for the introduced bill. “Congressman Lawler has worked tirelessly to interface with our agency and to help provide additional support to the veterans of Putnam County,” Rohde said. “The HEAL Act is a critical piece of legislation that will make access to healthcare easier and more affordable for veterans in Putnam and across the Hudson Valley, while freeing up additional dollars to provide more services to our nation’s heroes.” Mark Woods, the director of Veteran Services at BRIDGES in West Nyack, said, “I’m thankful that Congressman Lawler is following up on his promises to his Veterans Advisory Board by introducing this legislation. “His commitment to those who have served this country is exemplary, and I look forward to seeing what other legislation Congressman Lawler has in store to help our veterans.” Lawler bill seeks to ‘HEAL’ veterans Proposed legislation would make it more affordable for veterans to travel for medical care Congressman Mike Lawler Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at [email protected] or mail it to The Somers Record, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned.
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Opinion 118 N, BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of The Somers Record or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 Brett Freeman, Publisher Tom Walogorsky , Editor Tabitha Pearson Marshall, Creative Director Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 I didn’t know any Jews when I was growing up; at least not personally. Pawling didn’t have a large Jewish population—there was no congregation, and no synagogue in town. I knew we had two Jewish teachers— both science—in high school: Moe Rothberg and Judy Segal. My dad used to bowl in the same league as Mr. Rothberg. I knew these teachers were Jewish the same way I might know someone was Italian or someone was Irish. I never really thought about it much beyond that. I don’t have the demographic breakdown, but back then (and probably now) Pawling was a largely Catholic town. The St. John’s the Evangelist parish church was smack-dab at the center of the Village— it’s been there since the late 1800s, but nowadays, that’s right across from the CVS Pharmacy. There were/are plenty of Protestants around, too. The Methodist, Baptist and Episcopalian churches are all within a half-mile radius of St. John’s. But other than the aforementioned teachers, there were no Jews that I was aware of at the time. If someone in Pawling wanted to join a synagogue, they’d likely have to travel about 13 miles south to Brewster. After I received my two-year degree, at the age of 20, I transferred to the SUNY school up in Oswego. And apparently so did half the Jewish kids from western Long Island. They had something else in common—it seems just about all of them liked the Grateful Dead and played guitar... just like me! So, in about one week, I went from “I don’t know any Jewish people,” to “Just about everyone I know is Jewish.” I didn’t think of it like that at the time, only now as I look back. My senior year in college, I shared the top floor of a big old Victorian house with four other guys—all Jewish. I remember, just before the winter break, they bought me one of those cheesy pre-decorated tabletop Christmas trees and sang “Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer” with me as we sat around that dumb little thing. Later on, they told me they were going to make me an honorary Jew, even though I am pretty sure they didn’t have the authority to do that. I look back on those times as some of the best of my life. My first serious relationship was with a Jewish woman. It wasn’t planned or sought out; it was just serendipitous. We met through friends of friends—something like that. We liked each other a lot right away and began dating. We were aware of each other’s heritages, but with neither one of us being particularly religious, we didn’t talk about it all that much. That doesn’t mean that I didn’t absorb some stuff through osmosis over the time I was with her. I remember being invited to Passover Seder at her mom’s apartment. I have flashes of memories from that experience. I remember the centerpiece with the matza bread. I remember having a Cornish game hen at one point. (It was delicious.) I remember playing Hearts and being roundly criticized if I made a dumb play. And I remember meeting a small army of grey-headed relatives who grilled me like a sirloin. It felt like I was holding a press conference, and more than one question induced some serious eyebrow arching. And I also remember that as one of the best times of my life. When I moved to Los Angeles a few years later, my first serious relationship was with a former Jehovah’s Witness from Costa Rica. But my second one was with a Jewish woman—and that one has become one of the most significant and enduring relationships of my life. Again, the fact that she was Jewish (and from Long Island) was merely coincidental. She was my best friend’s sister. That is how I met her about 32 years ago. At first, she was just an acquaintance and then a friend and then it turned romantic. Then it quickly turned back to acquaintance and eventually back to friendship, and before long we were... well, you get the idea. Roller-coaster does not describe it. But here we are more than three decades later and 2,800 miles apart and we still speak on the phone at least once a week (some of these calls can last three-plus hours). We text a lot and will also drop the occasional meme or video to each other on Facebook IMs. She is 55 now, but told me she identifies as 39. Lately, she has expressed a bit of anxiety over what is happening in the Middle East, and, by causality, what has been happening in L.A. The city has seen an enormous uptick in pro-Palestinian demonstrations and sometimes subtle and sometimes blatant antisemitism. Someone spray-painted a swastika on a car in her apartment building’s garage. I told her, “Don’t worry...how is anyone going to even know you’re Jewish?” She said, “Bob, everyone here thinks I look and sound like Fran Drescher.” Oh, yeah. Good point. She used to like to go to the Matzo Ball, a big Jewish singles event held in major cities across the U.S. every Christmas Eve. She is not going this year. “I’m not going somewhere in a big city where there is a huge concentration of Jews all in one spot,” she told me with a nervous laugh. I hate that my friend must live her day-to-day life with anxiety and has had to change the way she makes decisions. And when I watch these college students and other Gen Zs march and protest “Israeli apartheid” and chant from the “river to the sea,” it makes me nauseous. Most of them couldn’t even name what river or what sea they were talking about. I am being told by some that it is my party—the Democrats—who are responsible for much of the anti-Israel sentiment we are seeing here these days. Well, I must have missed that meeting, but when you look at the polls it is hard to argue. But, as usual, it depends on what surveys you read. But saying no Democrats support Israel and are antisemitic is like saying all Republicans believe California forest fires are started by Jewish space lasers. Sometimes the fringe gets a little too much attention. Chuck Schumer, a Jewish Democratic senator from New York, recently led the pro-Israel rally that drew 250,000 to the National Mall in Washington. So, there’s that. What I think is at the heart of the matter is not so much party affiliation, but age. These moronic college kids protesting on campus don’t affiliate so much with a party—they probably don’t even know what that is. But if they do, they probably don’t like either party because both represent the white patriarchy. So, now they are just spewing outrage that is based on years An honorary Jew’s point of view BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMAS PAGE 9
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I might add he was quite handsome in his dress blues! Through him, I saw firsthand this pride, the “Marine mentality” in action. The Corps influenced Art’s life in many ways. Whether he was pursuing a project to completion or dealing with the many health issues he faced later, Art met life head-on with courage, determination and strength. On a trip to California many years ago, we visited two of his buddies and their families—they hadn’t seen each other since 1961! I loved meeting them and hearing their stories about being in the Corps and their lives after; I could feel their pride in being Marines—you know, once a Marine, always a Marine! One Corps-related fact of life: you never saw Art Scheffer wearing scuffed shoes. I would watch mesmerized as he placed his 50-year old wood shoe shine box on top of a towel on the bed. Out came the paste polish, brushes and soft cloths. He would spend a good 45 minutes carefully applying the polish, brushing, buffing and shining his shoes; Art finished the job with a rousing “spit” polish, yes a real honest-to-goodness “spit” polish. Those shoes wouldn’t dare have a leftover scuff! I once offered to launder the buffing cloths. “Oh, my God Ruthie! Never wash these cloths. Their “aging” is what shines my shoes!” A Marine honor guard was in attendance at Art’s funeral. When I was presented the folded American flag, I noticed how young the Marine was; however, he stood ramrod straight and proud, a true Marine like my Marine of years past. A few weeks after the funeral, I received a lovely phone call from one of Art’s surgeons. He said Art had been a very special person. In his opinion, the Marine mentality had carried him through some very difficult moments and that he fought hard right to the very end. “Most people would have given up long before,” he commented. As you know, in Art’s memory and for his fellow Marines, I proudly fly the American and Marine flags on my car. The few. The proud. Semper Fi, United States Marine Corps! The few! The proud! Semper Fi! RUTHANN SCHEFFER WHAT WAS I THINKING? of misinformation they’ve been pummeled with. And that begs the larger question... what the hell are we teaching these kids in high school history class? Do they teach about the Holocaust? Do they teach about the history of that region and that land now known as Israel? Sure as hell doesn’t seem like it. My friend in L.A. sent me a video clip of a young white American woman, dressed in a scanty crop top and tight cut-off jean shorts holding a placard and calling for the condemnation of Israel for its “atrocities.” My friend pointed out that if this young lady walked into Gaza dressed like that, she would either be killed or arrested. If arrested, she would then learn what an atrocity truly is. As for those rainbow flags that these same protesters like to wave around occasionally, try doing that in Gaza and see what happens. (BTW... The Boston Globe recently called Tel Aviv “one of the gayest cities on earth,” and the government just swore in its record number of six openly gay legislators). Pretty sure you won’t see that in the Hamas regime. Recently, someone derisively wrote that Israel is the “last outpost of Western civilization in the Middle East” ... like that’s a bad thing. Here are a few things Western civ has given us: Individual liberty, scientific inquiry, rule of law, religious freedom, women’s rights, human rights, democracy, trial by jury, and freedom of speech. All marginalized people live better lives today because of Western ideals, not in spite of them. We could use more Israels in the Middle East. In the Hamas-governed Gaza Strip, there are no laws against sexual harassment, domestic violence, homophobia, honor killings and child marriage. This is who these college protesters want to stand with. The women in Gaza would be fortunate to be colonized by just about anyone from the West. And that leads me to those who think the Jews colonized Israel. The Jews are without question the region’s ancestral people, but the land has been occupied by dozens of conquerors over the centuries, including the Romans, the Arabs, the Byzantines and the Ottomans. Israel was eventually created by a vote of the United Nations in 1947 with even Russia approving. Look at the countries around that region and ask how many Jews live there. Morocco? Egypt? Syria? At one point many of these countries had thriving Jewish communities. Today, it is close to zero. On the other hand, how many Arabs live in Israel? About 2 million, or about 20 percent of the population. Many are Muslim and some are Christian. And they are all allowed, by law, to run for public office if they wish. There may be some apartheid or ethnic cleansing going on over there, but it certainly isn’t Israel that’s doing it. And trust me when I say the Jews have never attempted to colonize anything. OK... maybe parts of Miami, but that’s it.
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I know that when Chinese President Xi visited the U.S. last month, probably much of the stuff that came out of his mouth President Biden wasn’t buying either. It illustrates a mutual mistrust between the two super-powers that has only gotten worse over time. I only hope that countries that export chocolate will not mistreat their workers, because I would not survive a boycott. Distrust usually comes from misunderstanding, which often stems from lack of trying. But when President Xi had his recent summit with President Biden, they did manage to iron out a few things, such as cracking down on fentanyl labs, opening a dialogue about artificial intelligence and that the Golden Bachelor has made some weird choices. It’s important to walk away from a summit with an agreement of some kind, because a summit seems like something you have to climb a lot of stairs to get to, and nobody wants to go through that more than once. A promise to engage in highlevel discussions concerning military operations and artificial intelligence might not ever come to anything, but it represents a chance to at least try to understand what the other is up to, as long as nothing gets lost in the translation. I’m sure they were hoping for a bilateral agreement, but at least they ended up with two unilateral agreements. And they did agree to disagree. Even in the internet age of information, there are so many things that remain inscrutable about Chinese culture. The Taoist discipline, put forth over 2,500 years ago by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, means as many different things as there are people to interpret it. Nature is complete, the doctrine tells us, and any attempt to master it must result in failure. One look at my lawn proves this to be true. There are so many people in China, you’d think more illumination would leak out just by osmosis. But it remains a carefully monitored microcosm. I picture the country like a giant #6 train during rush hour: it’s almost impossible to get in unless you were born there. I picture China so crowded that if even you were appointed a seat on the State Council, you would have to scramble to sit in it when the music stops, and whomever is still standing is eliminated. The issue of “human rights” comes up a lot when discussing China. But is America blameless? In certain parts of the country it is still illegal to alter a claw machine game so that it doesn’t pick up any toys. In some places you can’t honk your horn outside a sandwich shop after 9 p.m. And don’t try to eat any frog that died in California after participating in a frogjumping contest, or you could end up in jail AND suffer mild indigestion. So America, get off your high horse, and remember, you could be arrested for riding a horse drunk in Colorado, although it’s perfectly legal for the horse to be drunk. Even the Chinese calendar is a mystery to me. The phases of the moon are divided into 12 parts, each represented by an animal that possesses certain attributes. We are currently in the year of the rabbit, which is associated with the element of water. Those born in the year of the rabbit are said to be affectionate, kind, gentle, compassionate and merciful. Those sure don’t sound like the qualities of the rabbit that attacked my vegetable garden. I don’t know if you can or should avoid Chinese goods when you do your Christmas shopping, but that doesn’t mean we accomplished nothing today. Lest you think that this column is somehow not worthy of your time, Kong Qiu, better known to the world as Confucius, possibly said it best when he said, “Fine words are seldom associated with true virtue.” Join Rick and No Options at Mohansic Grill in Yorktown Heights, Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m.! Say hello at: rlife8@ hotmail.com. Chinese food for thought RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD
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Services offered in person and online. I won’t vote for unopposed candidates Dear Editor, With regard to Brett Freeman’s Publisher’s Memo, “Behind the scenes at Halston Media” (Nov. 9, Page 12) he brought up the fact that there is more action in the school board elections than there is in the Town Board/Supervisor races in the Town of Somers in recent years. With the exception of the 2021 election, the Town Board and Supervisor races have been unopposed since 2013. I won’t vote for any candidate or incumbent that runs unopposed; it’s nothing personal, just a matter of principle. In that situation, I’ll write in the name of a town resident I know (or even a fictional character like John Galt for example) for the office of Town Supervisor or Town Board member. The Town Democratic Committee was able to field two candidates for Town Board and one for Town Supervisor in 2021, but somehow was not able to field a slate of candidates this time around; very peculiar. What I also find peculiar is that the neighboring towns of Yorktown, Bedford and Carmel have been able, for the most part, to have contested races for the past decade, but yet this town has not. When a town government has its unopposed incumbents reelected, election cycle-after-election cycle, inevitably complacency sets in and even cockiness among the elected officials. And I even heard it among some town residents who say the local elections are a “joke” and even go so far as to say that it’s “a mockery of the democratic process.” Mr. Freeman is right, there needs to be “a healthier middle-ground.” Finally, I will quote from Bedford Town Board candidate Don Scott who summed it up best, “Contested races are a crucible for debates, discussions and the exchange of ideas on how local governments can improve. They provide a platform for new ideas and critiques of the status quo.... Without them, there is zero accountability for those who serve us. Don Quixote understood the purpose of being in the game, even when the dream may be impossible.” I could not have said it better. -Bruce Kelly Somers Lions thank donors and sponsors of ‘Night at the Races’ Dear Editor, The success of the “Night at the Races” fundraiser, hosted by the Somers Lions Club at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor on Oct. 27, was a testament to the unwavering support of the community and the generosity of its donors and sponsors. The Somers Lions Club extends its deepest gratitude to all those who played a crucial role in making the event a resounding success. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and donors, whose generous contributions were instrumental in bringing the vision of “Night at the Races” to life. Your commitment to the community and dedication to the causes of Friends of Karen and Make-AWish Hudson Valley have left an indelible mark on the lives of those we aim to support. Your commitment to philanthropy and community service has helped elevate the impact of this event, ensuring that the proceeds make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families facing adversity. The Somers Lions Club is honored to have such a compassionate and engaged community. Your support has not only exceeded our expectations, but has also reaffirmed the power of collective action in creating positive change. Together, we have strengthened the bonds of our community and brought hope and joy to those who need it most. As we reflect on the success of “Night at the Races,” we are reminded that it is the generosity and compassion of individuals and businesses like yours that allow us to continue our mission of service. The Somers Lions Club looks forward to future endeavors and partnerships that will further enrich the lives of those in our community. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and commitment to making a difference. For more information about the Somers Lions Club and future events, please visit somerslionsclub. org or follow us on Instagram and Facebook @somerslions. -Maddy McCormack Somers Lion LETTERS
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Sports PAGE 16 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 Dean Palazzolo and Grayden Carr celebrate Miguel Iglesias makes it 21-0 SEE CHAMPIONS PAGE 19 PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Andrew Kapica took note for his team. “Now, we knew what it was like to see them score,” he said, and the unpleasant memory stuck. “We didn’t let that happen again.” Kapica was close enough, and a 35-6 victory on Dec. 2 had his team raising the trophy again. Either way, Somers officially reset the start by blocking the 35-yard field goal attempt. Even so, the offense wasn’t yet in gear. A first down reception by Kapica was all the opening drive managed, and the punt was away. Whitesboro didn’t have much of an answer either. At least so it appeared. Under heavy pressure, Kyle Meier unloaded an incomplete heave, and Somers looked poised to begin again. Unfortunately, offsetting penalties meant a redo, and Meier completed a screen right for a first down at midfield. Then all was as it seemed. Meier threw for the sideline, and Miguel Iglesias came down with the interception at the thirty. Time to go, Mason Kelly and Mac Sullivan did their usual number and rolled to the Whitesboro 45. Not done, Kelly ran twice for another first down, and after Sullivan pounded out three more yards, the quarterback reminded everyone he’s also light on his feet. Sullivan rolled left and hit Dean Palazzolo in the corner of the end zone for a 21-yard TD pass with 1:53 left in the first. The Luke Cukaj extra point made it 7-0, and the defense now arrived. Meier got nowhere twice under pressure and neither did Ferguson when Giuseppe Gioffre introduced himself in the backfield. Measuring up, the Whitesboro defense got the bends. Somers made it past midfield on the legs of Kelly and Sullivan. But the Warriors got the ball back on downs when Kelly couldn’t convert a fourth and one. Taking over at the 40, Meier had a ground game too. He scrambled twice and had his team a first and ten at the Somers 49. Unfortunately, the Warriors were hit with a personal foul, and the first and 25 doomed the drive. The game was next. After two no gains by Kelly, Sullivan and Palazzolo picked up the pieces. The quarterback struck his receiver on the sideline, and he cut the corner all the way into the end zone. A 64-yard play, the airing out wasn’t necessarily a function of a few stalled drives. “There were a couple of things we thought we could do with the way they play defense, and that included some second level run, pass options and things of that nature,” said Coach Anthony DeMatteo. A 14-0 game, Cukaj drew double duty after the extra point. He smacked a low liner, and the ball careened off the front line. Up for grabs, Somers got the recovery on the 39. From there, Iglesias got the Tuskers to the eight on a sideline reception, but a couple of Kelly runs and an incomplete sent Cukaj back onto the field. Not so fast, before the kicker could wind up an illegal procedure was called. The offense came back out, and Kelly was stopped at the one. CHAMPIONS FROM PAGE 1 Theodore McGrane clears the way 66 Miller Road, Mahopac 845-628-2050 www.mavistireofmahopac.com With This Coupon • Expires 1/31/24 $10.00 OFF Synthetic Oil change (MOST CARS) 25% OFF 25 % OFF STRUTS & SHOCKS With This Coupon • Expires 1/31/24 CARING FOR YOUR CAR & OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 35 YEARS! The Friendly Mavis Team
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 17 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 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 Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! The state championship qualifying score for diving is 440 points in an 11-dive competition. This year, 34 divers from all over the state made it to the NYSPHSAA State Championship at the Webster Aquatic Center in upstate New York. A handful of the top divers qualified with more than 80 points above the 440-point mark. One of them was Somers diver Julia Wilkinson, who was seeded sixth going into the highly anticipated 2023 Girls High School Diving season finale. The SHS senior boarded the Section 1 team bus with a goal to finish as a top 5 diver in the state. A strong showing and top tier performance gave Wilkinson fourth place on the podium after 11 rounds in a five-hour intense competition on Friday, Nov. 17. “Going into this season, I was aiming to do better than what I’ve done before,” said Wilkinson who placed ninth last year. “I’m really proud to be fourth in the state this year; it was a really nice way to end my season and my high school diving career.” Wilkinson started strong with a wellexecuted Forward 1 ½ Somersault in pike position. She scored 43.35 points, which put her in second place after Round 1. “I started the first few rounds really well and fell into a good rhythm for most of the meet,” said the reigning Section 1 champion who competed at states for the third straight year. “It was a routine going dive after dive, and I just enjoyed going through the motions of everything I’ve been training for. The meet was long, but we were all supportive of one another throughout the rounds and kept a positive attitude, which worked really well.” As an experienced diver who has competed at the national level, Wilkinson has over the years developed some of the best strategies to be competitive at major competitions and float among the top divers in the country. In Round 2, Wilkinson elevated her game and competed her highest degree of difficulty (DD) dive, a forward 2 ½ somersault. This was the crucial dive that was going to make or break Wilkinson’s chance to be in the lead group for the rest of the competition. Known as a strong diver with a gymnastics background, the multi-sport athlete had the skills for powerful rotations coupled with some strong mental strength to tackle this high-level dive. The moment the announcer announced the 2.4 DD, the crowd went silent as this was a dive to watch. A good hurdle, a powerful completion of the 2 ½ rotations and a clean entry led to a stellar execution and impressed all seven judges at the competition. The scoreboard lit up with 55.25 points, which turned out to be the highest score awarded in the whole competition. The lead group was performing nearly flawlessly, and Wilkinson was among them, as she was leading in the number one spot for most of the meet and went into the finals as the championship’s top diver. “I knew going into finals in first place meant I had the potential to finish with the title, but the competition was tight and we were all just trying to focus on what we needed to do to reach our goals,” said Wilkinson, who holds the current 6-dive and 11-dive program records. After the final dive, Rachel Yang from Jericho placed first, Brooke Terwilinger from Corning finished second, and Elizabeth Pucci-Schaefer from Fredonia placed third. Wilkinson scored 480.85 points and placed fourth in both the NYSPHSAA and the Federation Championship, which includes public, independent, Catholic, and New York City schools. “I’m proud to be where I am now and am excited to compete in a collegiate setting next fall,” said the Cornell University commit. “This competition wrapped up my varsity career perfectly.” Wilkinson shines at states A strong showing earned Julia Wilkinson fourth place on the podium. PHOTO: VIM WILKINSON SWIMMING & DIVING
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 19 FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 16 No problem, Somers was probably just playing the field position game, and when Nick Newman got the sack with 55 seconds remaining, the Tuskers had a last chance before the half. First Iglesias received 16 yards to the Whitesboro 40, and after Sullivan hit Kapica on a screen to the 22, emotion got the better of Whitesboro again. Another personal foul and Sullivan was all business from the 12. The senior fired into Iglesias just over the goal line, and in giving Somers a 21-0 halftime lead, the divergence from the ground game was no departure, according to Gioffre. “We can do everything,” asserted the lineman. 24 minutes away, Kelly was not a forgotten man. He rumbled 13 yards to get Somers across midfield, and soon enough, Palazzolo was losing count of how many touchdown passes he had. “Like a hundred,” he joked in regard to the 64-yard TD reception. A quick strike over the middle, the recurring image is like clockwork. “When I’m out there and I see the defender behind me and nothing in front, I know it’s time,” Palazzolo assured. Still, Whitesboro did attempt to make it a game. Meier threw a forty yard TD between two Somers defenders, and it was 28-6 with 4:20 left in the third. Then the Warriors got a stop. They took over at the 22 with 1:14 left in the period, but the subsequent three and out was only prolonging the agony. A couple of Kelly runs, and another personal foul had the back icing the game with a three yard touchdown run. “It feels fantastic,” said DeMatteo. “I’m really proud of them.” Back at him, Kapica gave voice for the team. “They are the best coaches I’ve ever had. They do everything for us,” said the junior. As for a three-peat, the receiver simply has his team sticking with the program. “We’ve got to work as hard in the summer and off season, and we’ll be back,” asserted Kapica. Of course, all of that can wait. Now is the time to savor the moment. Congratulations Tuskers, your community is proud. Matt Klee and Nick Newman are all smiles Mac Sullivan rolls out Dean Palazzolo with the TD PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI DR. AMANDA WIECHERT, DMD & DR. FELICIA NICOLAS, DDS. 1855 COMMERCE STREET YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598 (914) 302-7717 www.northeastdentalny.com [email protected] Dentistry with the personalized touch EXPERIENCE THE NORTHEAST DENTAL DIFFERENCE Long-time Yorktown dentist Dr. Amanda Wiechert founded Northeast Dental in 2014, with the idea that patients should be #1. We know that life can be hectic, and our team goes the extra mile to make patients’ care convenient, comfortable, and reliably high in quality. Croton Falls Community Church presents: A Moravian Christmas Putz (Nativity Scene) Nightly, December 17th–24th • 7pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 8pm & 11pm Discover Moravian Traditions: a multi-media presentation, Beeswax Candles, Hot Chocolate and Cookies. “How Far is it to Bethlehem” For details Contact Pastor Tim (917) 554-7853 tmwag5@gmail Service: 914-669-9679 Auto Sales: 914-485-1195 Fax: 914-669-9685 6 Dingle Ridge Road - North Salem, NY 10560 meccanicshop.com
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It was a great way to get new customers while validating our work with current clients.” Dr. Deborah Hardy Student Support and Educational Consultant GuidED Consulting, LLC BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Twelve years ago, Adam Kern was managing Somers Sports and thought introducing flag football to the area would be a fun activity for local kids. Starting with 42 players, the SCC Body Armor Flag Football league now has 1,200 boys and girls, and the success has inspired the founder to take the show on the road for a tournament on Dec. 28-29. “We are heading to San Antonio to compete in the youth world championships,” he said during a recent parent gathering at Captain Lawrence Brewing Company. Four teams of the league’s best players will make the trip and reap the rewards. “We’re going to treat this like a professional road trip where they get to play against the top teams in the country,” he said. “It’s going to be an eye opening experience for these kids to walk through a real life journey and all the excitement that goes with it.” Greg Ackner agrees, and yes the X’s and O’s are important, but as one of the coaches taking flight, he sees the overall game plan with more depth. “I’m a big fan of being able to enter into new situations and adapt to them,” said the Fox Lane parent. No problem for the ten year old David Rufo Jr, he does change on the fly as a versatile running back. A hundred touchdowns to his credit so far, his nickname tells the tale. The Mahopac Rocket says he’s really fast and scatters just like a mouse. The flier also can’t wait to go south and neither can Kellie Jones. “I’m looking forward to really connecting with my son,” said the South Salem mom. As for Caiden, he’s always loved Texas and should fit right in, according to mom. “He’s small, but he’s mighty,” Jones said of her lineman. Of course, there’s plenty of darting about when he plays safety and the kinetics of the game really appeal to Mariana Taormina. “It’s fun, fast moving and energetic,” she said. Mother of Vincent, she loves the extended family feel of the whole affair. “Game day is a big community builder,” Taormina assured. The same sentiment goes for Faye de Muyshondt. “Flag football is the highlight of my week,” said the Mt. Kisco mom of eight-year-old Oliver. As for the kids, the lessons run deep for her too. “The kids learn sportsmanship, handwork and resilience,” said de Muyshondt. The adventure of Texas doesn’t sound bad either. “They have cowboys,” she deadpanned. A good time was also on the mind of her husband who will be getting into the stirrups as one of the coaches. “I’m all about having fun but winning makes it more fun,” said Ted de Muyshondt. On the serious side, he’s proud to be part of the first group that is breaking barriers and he and his fellow coaches will be ramping the kids up with more intensified practices and test runs with teams from Yonkers. But The giddy-up won’t end when the sun sets on the Texas landscape. Family dinners and sightseeing, said Kern, “We’re going to make this a first class experience.” Flag football league readies for San Antonio tournament His opponent may not have noticed, though. “I hit a fireman’s carry, which set me up with a half nelson,” said the senior. Good for a pin, he prefers wrestling from the top. “In control, you have free reign and can create your own moves,” Baloy clarified. Not so easy for Steven Collins, the JV wrestler knows he has to improve breaking opponents down on the top. But he made good work on his feet. “I pinned him with a cradle,” said the 124 pounder. “He went to stand up, I got his leg, and I was able to lock my hands.” Alex Wissa hopes to get some varsity time this year too. “I got to win my wrestle offs in practice,” said the 131 pounder. A victory today, Wissa showed his opponent the ceiling. “I ran a half, reloaded and finished him off,” said the grappler. With a mirror image, the same went for Rob Vrabel. “I pinned him with a reverse half,” said the 152 pounder. The key was in the palm of his hands. “Wrist control, I had that, and he couldn’t do anything,” Vrabel revealed. At 138, Liam Dwyer looked equally powerless as his match wound down. Hit with a stall warning in the 3rd period, he was still able remain upright from the bottom and escape with a 5-4 win. Admitting he was gassed, a drop in weight class was the main culprit. “I cut eight pounds so normally I don’t get that tired,” said the senior. “I have to manage my weight and conditioning better.” Still, he got the points he needed from a Granby roll. “It’s quick and explosive, and no one can really counter the move,” said Dwyer. So he’s got his sights set on a sectional championship and putting a dent in the state tournament. The captain of the team won’t get in the way of the vision either. Vrabel sees his role as supporting teammates in hopes of building the bond Somers wrestlers have long known. In this, the captain takes his lead from Coach DiSanto. “Three years ago, he welcomed me in as part of the family, and that’s the example he always sets,” the wrestler concluded. WRESTLING FROM PAGE 18 Besnik Sejfijaj PHOTO: RICH MONETTI
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PAGE 22 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 Anthony Cuoco Jr. Anthony (Tony) Cuoco Jr, beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away on November 16, 2023, with his family. He was 94. Anthony was born on August 12, 1929, in the Bronx, NY to Anthony and Rose Cuoco. Anthony, fondly known as Tony, was an amazing man who at an early age, was an accomplished singer and musician which he proudly enjoyed his entire life. He served in the US Army, a Korean War veteran, and was the proprietor of the successful AnTone Furniture Refinishing Company of Mt Vernon and Tuckahoe, NY. An expert craftsman, he continued his business for decades. On January 21, 1950, Tony married Rosemarie Pace and they were approaching their 74th anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Cuoco raised their family in the Bronx and Hawthorne, NY before retiring to Heritage Hills in Somers and have resided there for the past 34 years. He continued his love of craftsmanship, golf and tennis and enjoying life until his passing at age 94. Tony truly loved his family through his deep Catholic faith and will always be remembered as a kind hearted, funloving, man with a unique charisma that brought joy to all his friends, family and loyal customers alike. Tony is survived by his loving wife Rosemarie, daughters Susan and Lori (Mario); sons Tony and Chris (Patty), 5 grandchildren; Carla, Susan, Matthew, Sam and Lucy, and great-granddaughter Ellie. One of 12 children, Tony leaves lasting memories to his many nieces and nephews as well. Visiting hours were held at Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home in Mahopac on Sunday, November 19. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St Joseph’s Church in Somers on Monday November 20, follwed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated. OBITUARIES BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER The Somers Library’s recent “Kindness Week” was “a huge success,” says its director, Jennifer Daddio. Taking place between Nov. 13 and 18, the event included the collection of necessities, such as travel-sized hand soap and other personal hygiene items, for the unhoused. Donation boxes were set up in the library’s foyer where winter coats, non-perishables for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s food pantry, and diapers and baby formula were also dropped off. (The diaper drive was organized by the Somers Middle School’s Service Club.) Daddio also said that 140 letters were collected for American troops serving overseas as well. New or gently used mittens, scarves, and hats were hung on the library’s “Mitten Tree” and donated to homeless shelters. “Kindness Week” also featured several workshops: one where participants either made painted rocks bearing words of encouragement for themselves or as gifts for someone who needed cheering up; another where beaded earrings were made and pairs were donated to a women’s shelter; and, thirdly, one where essential oils were used to craft various aromatherapy gifts for people suffering from anxiety. Community gives back during Somers Library ‘Kindness Week’ WE SPECIALIZE IN 8, 10, 12 & 15 YARD DUMPSTERS ON WHEELS & TRADITIONAL DUMPSTERS 10-40 YARD RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEAN-OUTS 845-279-9555 • TankRemovalServices.com Before you place your home on the market, contact ENVIROSTAR about replacing your aging underground storage tank (UST). It is required by most insurance companies prior to insuring property. We replace above ground tanks as well! Call us today for a free estimate and evaluation of your current above ground tank. WINTER SPECIAL! $100 OFF IN-GROUND TANK REMOVAL With this coupon only. Coupon must be presented at the time of the estimate. Not to be combined with any other offers. Expires 1/31/24 FREE ESTIMATES WE WILL MATCH OUR COMPETITOR’S ADVERTISED OFFER! We are the name you trust for environmental needs Since 1998 DON’T GET CAUGHT WITH AN AGING OIL TANK! a gift for your family, friends and loved ones! Gifts include keychains, bracelets, leather tie clips, snowflake ornaments, felt wreaths, paper stars, gnomes, paper crafts and MORE! Playdate at the Library Wednesdays, thru Dec. 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join in at the library for a play date, with arts and crafts (self-guided), books & music for children to enjoy while parents/guardians get a chance to meet and mingle. No registration needed. Somers Lions Club In 1966, the Somers Lions Club was chartered and has grown exponentially with dedicated men and women who volunteer their time, skills, and energy to make a difference in people’s lives, both in our community and for the charities we support. Lions can be found working on “hands-on” projects, fundraising, and running numerous community events in and around Somers. If you are in need of assistance, there is a good chance that the Lions can help. Visit www.somerslionsclub.org for more information. Follow on social TRUNK FROM PAGE 2 SEE TRUNK PAGE 23
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