CLASSIFIEDS 27 LEISURE 22 OBITUARIES 12 & 26 OPINION 8 TOWN CROSSING 4 SPORTS 18 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT #992 VOL. 6 NO. 48 MAY 23 – JUNE 5, 2024 Visit News.HalstonMedia.com for the latest news. INSIDE THIS WEEK’S PAPER! New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Chris Burdick recently announced that a $6.5 million resurfacing project has begun on Route 35 between Katonah and South Salem. Joining Burdick and Harckham for the announcement at the Lewisboro Town House were Lewisboro Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves, Bedford Town Supervisor Ellen Calves, Westchester County Legislator Erika Pierce and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Region 8 Deputy Director Nikhil Natarajan. The project will be undertaken on parts of Route 35 (also known as Cross River Road and Old Post Road) between Route 22 in Bedford and Mead Street in Lewisboro. The roadway spans nearly 6 miles. The Route 35 repaving project is expected to be completed by August 2024. “Route 35 through Cross River has been the bane for motorists and commuters for many years now, and getting started on this particular long-awaited paving project is great news,” said Sen. Harckham. “I am grateful to Governor Hochul and NYSDOT for prioritizing this project and making these necessary improvements. Ensuring the safety of motorists on our roads needs to remain a priority when it comes to infrastructure investments, and I will continue to fight for funding to help improve the condition of our roadways.” “I could not be more pleased that the desperately needed repaving of Route 35 in Katonah and Lewisboro is moving forward,” added Assembleymember Burdick. “It was a team effort to get us to this point, and I could not have collaborated with a better team than Senator Pete Harckham, Lewisboro Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves and County Legislator Erika Pierce. My thanks to NYSDOT Regional Director Lance MacMillan for recognizing the urgency of this project and ensuring that it was prioritized in this year’s paving plan.” The work will mainly consist Paving the way! Officials announce beginning of Route 35 resurfacing project Assembleymember Chris Burdick with State Sen. Pete Harckham, Lewisboro Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves, Westchester County Legislator Erika Pierce, NYSDOT Deputy Director Nikhil Natarajan, and Bedford Town Supervisor Ellen Calves PHOTO COURTESY OF OFFICE OF STATE SEN. PETE HARCKHAM / TOM STAUDTER This issue went to press before the Katonah-Lewisboro School District budget vote and Board of Education election on May 21. For voting results, please visit news.halstonmedia.com SEE PAVING PAGE 25 HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com #UGottaHaveHope 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 EVAN MAZZOLA B.S Finance, Cum Laude University of Rhode Island Go get 'em Evan!
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MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 3 John Jay Middle School hosted a very special surprise presentation on May 16. Eighth-grader Gabrielle Camaj’s wish was granted by the Make-AWish Foundation… in front of the entire grade! The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with critical illnesses, believing that a wish can help them believe in themselves and fight their illnesses. While Make a Wish took care of the gift, 8th grade counselor Annemarie MacSweeney arranged the reveal. She coordinated the event in the school’s theater with days’ notice, getting the entire eighth grade, plus Gabrielle’s family, to be part of the surprise. The pop-up assembly, emceed by Principal Jeff Swiatowicz, was a way for the John Jay Middle School community to show Gabrielle their support. Gabrielle said that when she entered the auditorium and saw the Make-a-Wish sign on the stage, she felt nervous and excited. “I didn’t know who else it could be for,” she said. The basketball player also recalled what she’d wished for. “You are going to the ESPY Awards!” said Jessica Rosh, wish granter and member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. As students cheered, MacSweeney opened the stage curtain. Gabrielle saw her mother and her sister holding an oversized boarding pass to the Los Angeles International Airport. Make-a-Wish representative Grace DeRosa said that Gabrielle and her family will receive VIP treatment at the annual sports awards show, including airfare, transportation, hotel and meals as well as special events with professional athletes and celebrities! After the assembly, Gabrielle’s friends gathered on stage to celebrate with her, adding girl power to the gifts of hope and healing. Article courtesy of KatonahLewisboro School District. Wishes do come true! Eighth-grader Gabrielle Camaj will be heading to the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. Gabrielle’s friends gathered on stage to celebrate with her. BY TOM BARTLEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER A committee weighing the future of Lewisboro Elementary School and another KLSD property will report its progress to the school board next month, Trustee Lorraine Gallagher says. She told the board’s May 9 meeting that the study panel will “most likely have a solid recommendation” on the second property, the district’s former headquarters on Shady Lane, and options to consider for LES. The building, more than 80 years old, closed as a school 10 years ago and now provides rented space for multiple Town of Lewisboro agencies, including the police, assessor’s office and planning and zoning departments. In January, calling for creation of the study panel, school board President Julia Hadlock made clear the committee would be looking at the fate of the buildings, not the valuable real estate on which they sit. “We’re not talking about the divesting of either of the properties these buildings are on,” she told the board’s Jan. 25 meeting. “We’re really talking about the structures that are on them.” Hadlock urged the committee “to think about what it would look like to the community to not have these buildings and what is the best way to use the property.” Hadlock was among three board members on the committee, along with Gallagher and Trustee Marjorie Schiff. Schiff, who joined the board in 2012, was one of only two trustees who voted in 2014 against closing LES. A half-dozen community members—David Cooper, David Lisowski, Michael Lynch, Brendan McCormick, Tracy Nicols and Geraldine Zikely—were also named to the panel in March. Budget & Board of Ed Vote KLSD voters went to the polls this week, after The KatonahLewisboro Times went to press, to vote on the district’s proposed $124 million budget and select three trustees from among five candidates for school board seats. Results of the balloting can be found online at news.halstonmedia.com When a sixth board candidate abruptly dropped out last month, an obscure state law kicked in, extending the deadline for anyone to throw a hat in the ring for a school board post. The extension gave any interested resident until May 14 to file petitions to get on the ballot. None did. But it severely compressed the time it gave District Clerk Kimberly Monzon to complete this week’s ballot and delayed until the last minute the arrival of all absentee ballots. Board of Ed to receive update on the future of Lewisboro Elementary KATONAH-LEWISBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com rubysue Great Local Boutique! Ladies Apparel & Accessories 157 Katonah Ave
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Latimer noted that when he served on a similar board in the past, he had felt a “disconnect” from the county government. Accordingly, he and Jenkins began regularly attending municipal meetings in the cities, towns, and villages that make up Westchester County. Latimer pointed out that the county provides a “share back” of a percentage of sales tax revenue with these municipalities. “That’s important revenue for you,” Latimer said. “It helps you keep your property taxes as low as you can and also provide your basic services.” This year, the county budget will total $2.4 billion, which is dwarfed by the New York State’s $237 billion budget. Latimer pointed out that from a levy standpoint, county property taxes have decreased over the past five years. “In the county budget this year, we fully fund our police function – that’s been a debatable point in certain areas,” Latimer said. “The county police provide a regional backup to local police, do street policing in Mount Kisco and Courtland on contract, and police the parkways.” Among new initiatives, the county has added $8 million in funding for economic development this year and $6 million for mental health crisis response. “We’ve also created a program for electric vehicle charging stations for which there’s money available that cities, towns, and villages can apply to for help,” Latimer said. Of note to Lewisboro and other towns, since 2018 the county has doubled the size of its Planning Department. “Now it is a true partner to all our municipalities,” said Jenkins. “Most just cannot afford their own planning departments.” The county’s AAA bond rating from Standard and Poors will help keep finances stable, Jenkins noted, and enable the county to borrow funds at more favorable terms. “Our capital projects budget is $474 million [this year], with approximately $300 million for general operating purposes and another $60 million for our special districts,” he said. Comprehensive Plan During the public hearing portion of the meeting, Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves pointed out that the hearing addressed just the Comprehensive Plan in general and not any proposed changes to zoning regulations. A separate public hearing will take place on June 24. The Lewisboro residents who spoke praised the work that went into it and how it turned out. “The writers have done an excellent job in minimizing the number of changes while at the same time stressing the need for more for less expensive housing in the town,” said former Town Supervisor Peter Parsons, a who lives in Lewisboro hamlet. “It’s important to do that if for no other reason than it will hopefully stop the state coming in and telling us how to do it. That’s what’s happened in Connecticut, and it is a bit of a nightmare.” Parsons said he would have liked to have seen the plan include public access to some of the town lakes. “The plan makes it clear how important the lakes are as a part of the town,” he said, “but two-thirds of the town is not a member of a lake community.” Cross River, Vista, and Goldens Bridge need their own comprehensive plans, said Jennifer Soprano of Vista. “Those would help to hone in on the things that those hamlets need,” she said, “like traffic and pedestrian safety, and infrastructure,” as well as help with grant applications. Soprano also said the Lewisboro Comprehensive Plan needs to better spell out how boards and committees will work together, and that perhaps the town should follow the lead of other Westchester towns and hire a town planner. Goldens Bridge resident Barbara Mangione urged caution in the pursuit of apartment construction and other affordable housing measures. “You need to have oversight of these accessory apartments and I don’t know if we have that,” she said. “In particular, we have to protect Goldens Bridge from becoming over- commercialized and just way too dense.” During the business portion of the meeting the Town Board also okayed hiring a part-time Parks and Recreation employee, appointing Katie Coluccini and Michale Portnoy as recreation leaders. It approved hiring three businesses for the proposed pickleball courts, with much of the costs to be subsidized by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as well as a $50,000 donation from a local family. The contractors are Ward Carpenter Engineers, Inc., for land surveying; Grossfield Macri Consulting Engineers, for structural engineering services; and KSCJ Consulting, for additional engineering services. The board also approved the license renewal of AMG Waste Services for refuse and recyclables collection and disposal, and the contract renewal for Hach Services at the Wild Oaks Sewer District. After a presentation by Sunny Murphy, a research associate at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, the town board agreed to a proposal to set up wildlife-surveillance cameras at town preserves. The program will initially run for six months, and the WCC will provide the town with GPS coordinates of the camera locations. “We are looking to get an idea of the wildlife that are in the area,” said Murphy, “so we can give everybody an idea of what’s here and then also be able to develop some outreach materials to prep people to have safe encounters with wildlife from a distance. The cameras would be directed away from the trails {and] any incidental photo taken of an individual will be promptly deleted.” During the public comments several residents expressed continued concern over the recent spate of burglaries at Lewisboro businesses. “I ask that we immediately consider allocating significant resources to support the work of our law enforcement,” said Nicholas Lung-Bugenski of Lewisboro. “Budgets are about priorities. I ask that we specifically use ARPA money for license plate readers and that they be installed on all gateway highways [to town], to serve not only as a tool for law enforcement but also as a deterrent.” Glen DeFaber of Cross River said license-plate readers are a good idea but only help after the fact. “I understand the response to the South Salem liquor store [break-in] was one hour… they could have taken a moving van and unloaded the whole store for in one hour!” DeFaber said. “If you would provide the funds for a night shift, one officer, I believe there’s not a space or a spot in Lewisboro that could not be reached in 12 minutes.” Turning back to the topic of access to town lakes, DeFaber pointed out that the Town of Lewisboro already owns property on Lake Waccabuc. “It’s the biggest lake [and] it’s the cleanest lake,” he said. “I think that’s the perfect place to allow people to boat on, to swim, and to enjoy what historically has been a lake that excluded people.” Westchester County Execs weigh in at Lewisboro Town Board meeting
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MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 Opinion PAGE 8 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES 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 ©2024 Halston Media, LLC Given that I mentioned Lewisboro Councilman Dan Welsh in my last column, “Silence in the face of antisemitism,” (May 9, Page 8), I afforded him the opportunity to respond to my piece. His response is certainly not representative of the number of supportive emails and phone calls I received after publishing the column, but I do want to make one clarification after receiving an email from a polite critic from Bedford Hills. In hindsight, I should have been more precise in my language about the antiIsrael protestors, and I should have used language referring to “some” protestors, as certainly not all protestors were violent or used antisemitic language. That is at least part of the point that Councilman Welsh is making in the adjacent column. Welsh is a persuasive writer, but he omits certain facts to fit his narrative (something he accused me of doing as well). Ultimately, our readers can decide. But I’d like to re-emphasize my previous endorsement of Bari Weiss’ podcast, “Honestly,” and specifically the three episodes of “The Free Press in Israel.” I recommend Weiss’ podcast because it was excellent reporting and debunks some of the arguments that Welsh is making. Additionally, I highlight Weiss because of her political bona fides, as she sits on the same side of the aisle as Welsh. While she has described herself as a political independent, according to the Financial Times, she voted for Joe Biden in 2020 and Hillary Clinton in 2016. This shows that I’m not trying to promote a narrative that is a partisan critique of Welsh’s stance. Welsh’s position is far outside the mainstream of Democrats, and I believe it is no accident that he kept his positions on Israel quiet until after he was re-elected in November. Sharing space with my critic, Councilman Welsh BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO BY DAN WELSH GUEST COLUMNIST I n his column, “Silence in the face of antisemitism,” (May 9, Page 8) publisher Brett Freeman wants us to write off college protesters as violent, ignorant supporters of genocide. Israel, he contends, is a progressive democracy and all of the death and destruction inflicted by Israel in Gaza is a matter of existential defense. Readers are warned not to fall for “propaganda,” which apparently includes any criticism of the State of Israel. And to hold this all together, the editor has a theory: this ignorant antisemitism is apparently a side effect of the implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at these colleges. This claim that the protesters are violent is used to justify vicious crackdowns and to frighten anxious parents. It’s false. The Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (Acled) found that 97% of the studied 533 protests had no instances of serious interpersonal violence or property damage, and half of the 3% were the result of police instigation. Even if, in searching hundreds of college protests, we might be able to find some individual imprudent, immature or even antisemitic statements, these do not represent the protests, which are absolutely about stopping the war and justice for Palestinians. Listen to these young people - they are peaceful and they are passionate and moral; hear what they have to say. The examples he cites have been debunked. The “stabbing” was a Palestinian flag that was waived near the supposed victim, who then appeared on interview shows in the immediate few days after, obviously unharmed. Actual violence at the protest sites has been driven by police charging into encampments in full riot gear, attacking protesters, zip tying and arresting en masse, in some places firing tear gas and rubber bullets, sending young people and faculty members alike to the hospital. Thankfully there are departments that understand that these rights are constitutionally protected and have refused to take action, notably in Washington, D.C., where they see protests regularly. Police at UCLA, however, stood by and laughed while protesters were attacked with iron pipes, sprayed with unknown irritants and fired at with fireworks by balaclava’d men. While antisemitism is real and alive in America, these college protests, with their large contingent of Jewish participants, are not it. The recent deluge of accusations against protestors and critics of Israel are meant to distract from and delegitimize critique of the ongoing slaughter, and to introduce enough hesitancy that government leaders believe they can use to continue unqualified support for Israel without full political consequences. Mr. Freeman applauds the federal legislating of the IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) definition of antisemitism. This definition has catchalls that have been used as a cudgel to attack critics of Israel. I’ve been assailed with these myself. My indefatigable critics claim that I should be giving equal attention to all of the other horrible things going on around the world, and since I’m not, under IHRA, I’m supposedly “applying double standards by requiring of [Israel] a behavior not expected or demanded of any other democratic nation.” Of course there is plenty of reason for such focus, given that this particular livestreamed genocide is funded by our tax dollars, is bringing the wrath of a region down on us and is resulting in attacks on our troops and a precipitous decline of U.S. prestige, while being drawn into yet another forever war. Mr. Freeman reassures us that Israel takes extraordinary steps to limit civilian deaths. This latter point is at best wildly wrong, and has been a staple of Israeli propaganda for years. He needs to tell us what steps were taken to limit deaths when 2,000-pound bombs were flattening whole blocks, in the course of carpet bombing with a destructive power of several dozen kg of TNT per each and every man, woman and child in Gaza. And what steps were taken to limit civilian harm when every hospital in Gaza was attacked and destroyed, food and water cut off, etc, etc, etc. Black is not white, up is not down.. As a member of the journalism sector, he has done a disservice to his profession by repeating demonstrably false stories and presenting Israel State propaganda as fact. His assertion that there is no free press in Gaza/West Bank is particularly horrifying, as he does not deem it worth mentioning that almost 100 journalists have been killed and another 25 imprisoned in the seven-month long razing of Gaza. Student protesters have consistently been on the right side of major issues - civil rights, Vietnam, South African Apartheid etc. The Israeli destruction of Gaza, obviously a catastrophe for Palestinians, has also been and will be a terrible thing for the State of Israel, Jewish people, the U.S., international law - you name it. Mr. Freeman’s article maligns the student protesters and misdirects from that tragic reality to nobody’s benefit. Dan Welsh is a member of the Lewisboro Town Board. Campus protests - supporting Palestine is not antisemitic Letters and Op-Ed Policy 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 KatonahLewisboro 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. 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Bringing the property up to modern codes added tens of thousands to the cost. Ripping out the sheet rock and replacing four inches of insulation with six was just one example. The effort was rewarded with a bill for years of back taxes and penalties. There has to be a better way. There is affordable housing and then there is housing that is affordable. The former is housing that comes through the red tape and government system of grants, rules and subsidies; the latter occurs organically via the market, or as “naturally occuring.” Building naturally occurring affordable housing is where we could make the most progress. Interestingly, improving the availability of affordable housing is something that unites the left and right. The cost of housing has risen much faster than inflation and it is impacting family formation and fertility, since young people wait much longer to get married and have children, if they decide to have children at all. The economy takes a hit because of the loss of mobility. People can’t take that new job in a new place because they can’t find housing within an acceptable commuting distance. I recommend an entertaining and funny graphic novel, “Build, Baby, Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation” by Bryan Caplan, a George Mason economics professor and illustrated by Ady Branzei. The format is a great way to break down an otherwise dry topic and capture my short attention span. As the title implies, the only way to solve the housing crisis is by a dramatic increase in building fueled by deregulating housing. Local changes in approaches to zoning are more desirable than top down solutions coming from Albany, like last year’s failed attempt by Gov. Hochul to rezone large swaths of local communities to promote transit oriented development. Rezoning selected areas and changing non safety-related building codes to make them more attractive to affordable development will have to come locally. The big gains will naturally come from the more urban areas where large developments make more sense economically because of existing density and sewer and water infrastructure. But that doesn’t mean that opportunities don’t exist in semi rural areas like ours. Thoughtful mixed use development not only could provide more housing opportunities, it could have a positive impact on the vitality of downtown areas, which is a major challenge for many of our suburban towns. There is no time better than the present to act. Affordable housing: Challenges, solutions & a path forward DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT When was the last time a loved one wrote a special poem or sonnet or haiku for you? The old-fashioned handwritten romantic love letter or poem has gone the way of the butter churn. People don’t even send greeting cards in the mail anymore. You’re lucky if friends remember to send you a text of a birthday cake emoji on your special day! Recently, I heard about a man in Philadelphia who sets up his old-fashioned manual typewriter in local parks and offers to write poems for pedestrians. Marshall James Kavanaugh refers to himself as a “poet for hire” and offers people the opportunity to “pick a topic, get a poem” right on the spot. Kavanaugh sets up his portable typewriter and desk in Rittenhouse Square and types up poems to suit any occasion. Passersby can request a poem to celebrate a birthday or anniversary or to put emotions into words on the topics of love, heartbreak, sadness or grief. This modern-day scribe can write and type out dozens of different poems each day on demand and accepts whatever people are willing to pay. I bet people are charmed by the idea of an actual human being creating words on a page on a requested topic and tapping these words of poetry out on manual typewriter keys. No lithium ion batteries or electricity required. No artificial intelligence or corporate greeting card company needed. I applaud this clever retro concept for a side hustle! How much is a freshly composed Words for sale KIM KOVACH READING, WRITING & CHOCOLATE SEE KOVACH PAGE 13
MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 FOCUS ON ELDER LAW THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 11 A health care proxy is a legal document where you can appoint another person (called an “agent”) to make medical decisions on your behalf, if you are incapacitated and unable to make medical decisions yourself. Anyone in your life can be appointed as your health care agent as long as they are over the age of 18 and have the capacity to act. You can also name successor agents, in the event the person you appoint pre-deceases you or is unable to act as your agent. Appointing someone is a fairly straightforward process and can be invaluable in the event of incapacity, as the appointment of an agent for medical decisionmaking can avoid the need for a Guardianship Proceeding or court intervention if you are unable to make medical decisions yourself. The form must be signed by the creator in front of two disinterested witnesses who are adults, over the age of 18 and have capacity to sign legal documents. When setting up a health care proxy, it is also important to consider the following: • Establish what you truly want by thoroughly deliberating your priorities and principles. Some people may find it challenging to think about these issues, but it could be essential if you are making end-of-life preparations. Being clear about what treatments you want to refuse and which you would be willing to receive can help your agent make swift decisions if you unexpectedly become unable to express them yourself. The health care proxy allows you to state specific wishes, treatments, medications you would or would not want, or alternatively, you can state in your health care proxy form that your agent shall have authority to make medical decisions “in accordance with my wishes as he/she knows.” This gives your agent flexibility to make decisions in accordance with your wishes as you have advised them. It is important to communicate with your agent what types of medical treatments and medications you would or would not want, as well as for your agent to have a basic understanding of your medical history and conditions. The more your agent knows and understands your medical history and current conditions, the better he or she will be able to advocate for you. • Share your preferences and other instructions with people you trust. Having this conversation could be difficult for your family members or friends, but these people might be the only ones who would uphold your wishes. Your agent can be the person to enforce your instructions, but informing other people can help support what you genuinely want. Your agent can also turn to these other trusted family members or friends for guidance and support in making decisions for you. • Speak to a health care provider who can enable the arrangement when necessary. In addition to choosing an agent, you should inform your physicians that you have signed a health care proxy and it even may be prudent to provide them with a copy. Your physician, your agent, and in some situations even other family members can keep a copy of your form, which can be helpful during emergencies. We also recommend keeping a copy of your health care proxy on your refrigerator or posted on the inside of your front door, in the event a paramedic and/or first responder needs to obtain contact information in the event of an emergency. End-of-life matters can be challenging to navigate, especially if you are incapacitated and your family members have no idea what you would want. In these scenarios, pre-planning and having documents such as a health care proxy are very practical. In the long run, planning and preparing these setups can benefit your welfare and help those you love navigate your care with ease. Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is an Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals and families to ensure that their estate and long-term care plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea is on the executive committee of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Elder Law and Special Needs Section and is also the CoEditor of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section Journal. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She can be reached at 914-948-1500. How to relay your medical preferences in a health care proxy ‘ Your physician, your agent, and in some situations even other family members can keep a copy of your form, which can be helpful during emergencies.’ -Lauren C. Enea, Esq. Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP LAUREN ENEA GUEST CORNER
PAGE 12 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES OPINION MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 Elaine (Maidnick) Taffler October 23, 1932 – May 9th, 2024, 91 years old Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1932 Elaine lived in and around New York City most of her life until moving to Berea, KY in 2016. Though small in stature she was mighty! Known as “Bubbie” to her husband, she met and married the love of her life Sy Taffler in 1954. They were both first generation Americans and were married for over 70 years. Together they built and fashioned a rich life of adventure, love, and friendship. Elaine put herself through Brooklyn college going at nights as a young mother. She eventually became a teacher. She was Mrs. Taffler to all the 4th grade students she taught for over 30 years. She loved teaching; it inspired her, and she inspired her students. Some have kept up with her until this day. Elaine was passionate about many things. She loved art and was a talented painter, she cooked fabulous meals and entertained often. There were pig roasts and lamb roasts on spits in open fire pits behind their house in Katonah, NY. A belly dancer even appeared in full dress dancing away at one gathering. She marveled at Julia Child and Craig Claiborne and taught herself how to cook and bake. Her almond cake and linzer tortes were renowned! Oh, and Elaine had style! Early on she worked for a fashion magazine – and small as she was, she sewed many of her own clothes. When she could afford to - she would buy cutting edge fashion. Elaine complained mightily about her small feet – she wore a size 4 shoe - finding “grown up shoes” was always a challenge. Elaine and Sy traveled the world when able (Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia). Owning things was not a priority for them but experiences counted high on their list. As first-generation Americans their childhoods were limited and marred by difficult circumstances. Undeterred, they were determined to give their children experiences that they never had. They were like big kids, enthralled, passionate and curious about everything. There was a family camping through Europe, and their first airplane trip was to Expo 67 in Montreal Canada. Elaine made every day exciting and wonderous, she danced, and listened to music, she always planted a garden and used its bounty. She included her children in all that she did. It was not unusual to take a Saturday outing – like going to LaGuardia airport in NYC to watch planes land and take off dreaming of where to go next. Or visiting the docks at Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn to watch ships being loaded and unloaded, and eating pickles from barrels, and delicious meatball sandwiches from the now long-gone Italian market Trinacria. Her last big adventure was a joyous trip to Alaska with family and friends. Elaine found joy in everything. Visiting museums, going to the theater, outings to parks, playing with her children, hiking, skiing, ice skating, baking, doing whatever. She felt fortunate to have so much in her life – which included a circle of very close friends. Elaine was one the kindest, most delightful, fun, funny, gracious, courageous, and loving friend, mother, and wife you ever wanted to know. She will be sorely missed. She is survived by her husband Sy Taffler, Her daughter Robin Taffler and husband Dick Dougherty, her grandson Casey Dougherty (Marin) and great grandson Cuan. She is also survived by the “Irish” side of the family. Dorran Dougherty and Janet Butler, Charles Dougherty, Jessica Dougherty, and Morgan Mae McClellan. She also leaves behind her nephew Gabriel Fox, (Tammi), and great nephews Zeke and Micah Fox, along with many many friends and relatives whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased in by her parents May Block, and Ruben Maidnick and her much adored son Jonathan Taffler. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. It will include desserts of course! 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He refuses to go in after school for help because he claims that he’s done that, and it doesn’t help. To make matters worse, we are taking a family trip to Italy this summer. My sister’s telling us to leave him home and my sister-inlaw says he should go with us and that it’s our fault if he fails. He’s such a good kid. We don’t want him to miss this trip, but he needs to pass those courses. What should we do? -Madison and Doug Dear Madison and Doug, A family trip to Italy is pretty special. It would help if you did whatever you could to ensure Joey goes on that trip with you. You must also review what went wrong this past school year so you don’t find yourself in this situation again next year. Before reviewing what happened, though, I had never met a student who intentionally failed. Everyone wants a gold star. A child’s struggle in a subject must be addressed immediately because there’s always a reason. First, many students need to be more mature to understand the consequences of what will happen if they fail. Instead of parents yelling, lecturing, grounding and punishing, they need to sit down with their children and walk through the consequences of what’s essential to their lives. That’s right. NOW. Children and teens think in the present, not the future. They must understand that they may have to go to summer or night school or even be held back if they fail too many courses. Secondly, many students, even high schoolers, must keep track of their grades. They know they once got 100% on something, so they think that will cover their bases when they get 0s for not handing homework in. Again, it’s a matter of maturity. Parents must stay aware of grades and teach their children to average them (it’s a real-life math problem). Yes, some students do this themselves. But many children don’t keep track of their grades and don’t know how to. Thirdly, most parents ask their kids, “Did you study?” The child answers, “Yes,” and then fails. The parents’ reaction is shock, but their child thought they studied. The real issue is that most middle and high schoolers need to learn how to study. The ones who do know are getting high grades. Finally, parents need to contact their children’s teachers when their child is struggling in a course. You did that. But, instead of focusing on how to help him understand and retain the material, you opted to zero in on why he wouldn’t stay after school for help. Now, as far as Italy is concerned, unless you’re going for the whole summer, you have plenty of weeks before the summer Regents to prepare. Contact Joey’s counselor to get names of tutors or summer classes so you can organize around preparing Joey to retake the final. Have fun in Italy, -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,” available on Amazon and at stronglearning.com. Should we punish our son for failing? DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING was delicious and authentic. Visiting Ambleside required a shift from our usual dining expectations, but it was a rewarding experience that enhanced our sense of community. I encourage you to visit and share your thoughts on this intriguing adaptation of British pub culture. Cheers! The Katonah Beer Man can be reached at TheKatonahBeerMan@ gmail.com or visit thekatonahbeerman.wordpress.com. Please check out our friends at Vista Beverage, vistabeerandbeverage. com; 204 Oakridge Commons, South Salem; 914-533-7512.
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Can you even buy replacement ink ribbons? I can write a quick short story or haiku by hand. But some people cannot read cursive writing anymore! Sparked by the park poet ideas, I wondered what other words passersby would be willing to pay for while out for a stroll or doing errands. I like collecting colorful phrases and sayings. Perhaps strangers would be willing to plunk down a few dollars to receive a typed affirmation or blessing? I can type up a variety of Irish sayings on colorful pieces of paper, set up a small table outside, and display these “Good wishes” in a glass jar. Who wouldn’t want a few positive words to brighten the day? Here are a few lovely Irish sayings beginning with the word “may” to offer in my “Good wishes” jar: “May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, And nothing but happiness come through your door.” Or “May peace and plenty bless your world with a joy that long endures, And may all life’s passing seasons bring the best to you and yours.” I like the imagery in these colorful phrases: “May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty.” And also “May the roof above us never fall in. And may the friends gathered below it never fall out.” Folks with a sense of humor may enjoy receiving these Irish sayings: “May the leprechauns dance over your bed and bring you sweet dreams.” And “May you escape the gallows, avoid distress, and be as healthy as a trout.” I can add a few of my own original blessings to the mix including: “May you always walk on the sunny side of the street” and “May your life be sweet and your days filled with chocolate.” How about “May your life be an abundant garden, free of pests and weeds!” Kim Kovach may set up a “Good wishes” jar as a side hustle. KOVACH FROM PAGE 10 BY RANDY FREEMAN GUEST COLUMNIST This year is an important election year, and trustworthy elections are essential to ensure the legitimacy of our government. They are the cornerstone of democratic governance. Fair elections protect the right to participate in the democratic process. Elections conducted with integrity contribute to political stability and enhance our country’s credibility on the world stage. Overall, trustworthy elections are essential for upholding democratic values, protecting human rights, ensuring stability and fostering socio-economic development. Braver Angels, a national grass roots organization, is active in Westchester County, and has members throughout Westchester and Putnam counties. Braver Angels has been around since 2016. It is made up of people on the political left and the political right. Their focus is on decreasing the political rancor, getting people to disagree amicably and finding some common ground even if each side has to give up a little to get there. Braver Angels has spent the past year putting both conservatives and liberals together to hash out what constitutes a trustworthy election. We have held 26 of these Common Ground Meetings around the United States this past year. We wanted to show ourselves and the country that people from both sides of our political spectrum could come together and find points of agreement about what constitutes a trustworthy election. This impacts all of us on the local, state and federal level. These were three principles that were agreed upon: 1) “Voting should be easy. Cheating should be hard.” 2) “Every citizen should have an equal say in who will govern them; this is done through free and fair elections.” 3) “The American government will fail if candidates refuse to accept any outcome other than victory.” Some examples of points of agreement were: 1) Voter ID should be required and it would be the government’s responsibility to issue all eligible voters a free voter ID (photo or non-photo. 2) Gerrymandering should not be allowed. 3) There should be a process that ensures transparency and accountability at the polls. 4) Safety and security at polling places should be ensured. 5) A process should be in place to enforce accuracy and confidence in vote counting. 6) Candidates must accept the results of the election for peaceful transfers of power. These are some highlights of the results of our Common Ground Meetings. There were more that were agreed upon. They are the results of hours of discussions and haggling over details that took place across the country. Randy Freeman is the New York State coordinator for Braver Angels. If anyone would like a copy of the full report or for more information about the Westchester group, contact Freeman at [email protected]. Left and right unite on voter integrity To advertise in The Katonah-Lewisboro Times, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected].
PAGE 14 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TRESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR INSTALLATIONS 914-763-5555 CHARLES GEORGE • POUND RIDGE, NY • LICENSED & INSURED NY & CT ELECTRIC Get This Newspaper’s App On Your Phone Always Stay Informed About News Involving YOUR Town & Schools Android Scan Here iPhone Scan Here Get Our App! On May 13, students from Meadow Pond Elementary School were on the move! The “Walk, Bike, and Roll to School” event began at Onatru Farms before cruising in style to MPES. Held by the PTO Wellness Committee, the morning drew roughly 100 participants. Organizers also offered a special thanks to Ines Hemmerijckx for suggesting the idea, and Lewisboro Town Councilman Dan Welsh and the Lewisboro Police Department for their support. Walk, bike, and roll! PHOTOS COURTESY OF KRISTOF JANSSEN BY KATHERINE MARTIN STUDENT INTERN How do you imagine a high school student’s summer? Days filled inside sleeping in and idling for three months? The reality is far more dynamic and diverse. John Jay High School students spend their summers working, volunteering and interning in every corner of our community – from summer camps to community gardens to local hospital projects. Each student finds their own way to give back to the community. Many John Jay High School students use the summer to make money while engaging in fulfilling summer employment. For instance, rising junior Haley Hoskins plans to spend her days behind a cash register at the Pound Ridge Market, a local grocery store. For several days a week she scans items, bags groceries and fills up ice machines. Last summer, Olivia Ofer worked as a lifeguard at the swimming pool at Lewisboro Town Park. This year, she has decided to become a camp guard, with new responsibilities, lifeguarding for kids at summer camp. “My favorite thing about it is just being surrounded by my friends all the time,” says Olivia. But the job entails more than hanging out with friends. “People get ‘danger seasoned’, which means a lifeguard jumps into the water and pretends to drown and the other lifeguard has to save them,” she explains. Olivia is not the only student working with kids this season. Many other students are working at Waccabuc Summer Camp, Camp Kiwi, and Neighbors Link’s “Summer Links” program. Seasonal work allows students to balance their constantly changing schedules. Ava Calandros works with kids five days a week for an eight-week session at Camp Kiwi, where she guides the youths through activities like swimming, sports, naps and even archery for older campers. Meanwhile, Mckenna Flynn, a volunteer with Neighbors Link and member of John Jay High School’s Class of 2024, decides to spend her summers at the five week “Summer Links” program, which helps students from immigrant families keep their academic skills sharp over the break. Not all students are spending their days with younger kids. Some utilize their extra free time to continue to better their work from the school year. Nonie Whelan is a rising junior and member of Earth Rise, a school club focused on improving sustainability practices and education within the school district. The summer months give her a chance to move this work Summer daysHow are John Jay students2 TRACKS
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The garden strengthens local food systems, while also combatting food insecurity in the community. “Sometimes the work is hard, but in the end, it is worth it when you realize the impact that you make on the community,” says Nonie. Along with other volunteers of all ages, she also gets to learn about the process of local farming as they are doing their work, which she finds especially rewarding. Austin Omin’s summer work is focused on a different kind of sustainability – that of students’ health. As a member of the Presidents Junior Leadership Council (PJLC) at the Northern Westchester Hospital during the school year, Austin is among many John Jay students focused on promoting health and wellness of young people in the area. This summer, Austin’s work with PJLC will extend to planning a massive project for next year. The PJLC is helping to fundraise for a new building that serves as a “place where students [and other young adults] can be sent to that actually has professionals and doctors trained to deal with mental health issues,” Austin describes. While the details of the project are not clear yet, Austin is keen to be a part of it. “I’m looking forward to meeting with hospital leaders and being involved in such a massive and important project like this one.” Austin is not the only student involved in contributing to the medical community this summer. Shayna Kar is taking her talents to the Westchester Medical Center, where she will be working with a neurosurgeon to learn how to perform and publish research focusing on strokes, hematomas and brain disorders. Her work will involve looking at data sets, some with over 11,000 people. “I’m finding it really interesting so far because I want to pursue neuroscience in the future and this is a great introduction to that,” says the Class of 2024 salutatorian. Summer activities may vary for each student, but one thing remained constant – each student interviewed found their experiences to be rewarding. Whether it is the money they make on their own or the friendships they forge, students gain a lot from the experiences they choose to have. Summer offers a freedom that no other time of year does, and John Jay students take advantage of it. s driftin’ away s spending their vacation? A pair of Harvey School robotics teams qualified to compete in the 2024 VEX World Robotics Championships, joining more than 800 teams representing over 60 countries on April 25-27 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Two Harvey teams came home with trophies for winning two major awards at the world competition. Team 6277C made up of seniors Katie McCulloch and Blake Friedman and juniors Meaghan Sullivan and Yorktown Heights resident Ryan Dey captured the Build Award, given to the team judged to have the highest caliber of construction and attention to detail in the division. Not only did the four Harvey students win this prestigious award, but their team advanced to the division quarterfinals, the farthest any Harvey robotics team has ever gone at the World Championships. Team 6277B with juniors Logan Alexander of Goldens Bridge and Dan Wood and freshman Jack Zimmerman of Mahopac captured the Sportsmanship Award. The team distinguished themselves when one of their competitors flipped their robot and couldn’t drive - prompting Dan Wood to stop scoring points and maneuver his robot to push his disabled competitor back over to keep it a fair match. “Competing against the top teams from around the globe was truly a fulfilling experience,” shared Meaghan Sullivan. “Winning the Build Award, my second World Championship award, is a testament to all of the hard work the team has put in these past few months,” she said, adding. “This award was the perfect way to wrap up our undoubtedly successful experience.” Teammate Katie McCulloch agreed, saying, “Each one of us worked hard and learned a lot this year. It was fun working with teams from all over the country throughout the year and from all over the world this past weekend.” Katie said, “Receiving the Build Award for the countless hours we’ve put into all aspects of the robotics designing, building, coding, and documenting process was extremely rewarding.” The highly anticipated VEX 2024 World Robotics Championship brings together some of the brightest young minds from around the globe. This annual competition is organized by the Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation, which aims to inspire students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through the exciting world of robotics. The competition allows robotics teams to showcase their innovative designs and problem-solving skills in a variety of challenges. The 2024 Build Award and the Sportsmanship Award are the Harvey Robotics program’s third and fourth World Championship awards in the past four years. In 2023, Team 6277C, with members Logan Alexander, Katie McCulloch, and Meaghan Sullivan, won the Innovate Award for demonstrating a strong combination of ingenuity and innovation in the design of their robot. The award recognizes unique engineering concepts and outside-of-the-box problemsolving in response to the complex challenges of the game. In 2021, team 6277D with members, now Harvey alumni, Katonah’s Giselle Groff ’22, Henry Howe ’22, Wendy Lichtenberg ’22, and Alex Piper ’22, won the World Championship Excellence Award, the highest award in the competition. Coach Chris Kelly offered high praise to all the robotics students he has worked with in the program. Kelly, Harvey’s robotics director, said: “John Wahlers (technology director) and I are blessed to have committed students who are willing to put in the hours needed to compete and succeed at the national and international level. These talented teams routinely spend 25 extra hours a week designing, building, coding, and practicing. They come to the lab during their free periods, during their lunch period, following their after-school activities, and on weekends - Saturdays and Sundays. Their incredible success and accomplishments can be attributed solely to them - it’s their abilities, their determination, and their passion. John and I are just the guys with the keys to the lab. We both feel deeply privileged to have the opportunity to be a part of the program.” Article courtesy of The Harvey School. Harvey robotics teams cap off year with pair of major awards Team 6277C showing off their Build Award. Team 6277C prepping for the event.
PAGE 16 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES HEALTH & WELLNESS MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 Discover The Greens at Greenwich Home is a Feeling The Greens provides safety, comfort, and a loving home filled with laughter and joy. We are a small intimate assisted living community for your loved one with memory impairment. Awarded the Best Practice for Resident Care by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association [email protected] thegreensatgreenwich.com Schedule a Tour 203.531.5500 Get This Newspaper’s App On Your Phone Always Stay Informed About News Involving YOUR Town & Schools Android Scan Here iPhone Scan Here Get Our App! Andrew Krumerman, MD, a cardiovascular expert with more than 23 years of experience, has been appointed as director of cardiac electrophysiology at Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH). In his new role, Dr. Krumerman, who specializes in treating patients with atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias, will lead the efforts in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, further enhancing the hospital’s reputation as a leading provider of cardiovascular care in the region. Dr. Krumerman joins NWH from the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care. He is the former director of cardiac electrophysiology at NYC HHC Jacobi Medical Center. Dr. Krumerman specializes in complex catheter ablation procedures to treat cardiac arrhythmias. He serves on the board of directors of the CMR Institute, a non-profit provider of educational solutions for pharmaceutical and medical device professionals. Dr. Krumerman is a professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has been instrumental in pioneering various research initiatives. As a founder of the Montefiore/Einstein ECG Research Group, he focused on disparities in health care and the use of artificial intelligence to improve cardiac health care delivery. Dr. Krumerman was also one of the developers of the Pacer ID application, which allows for rapid identification of an implanted device (defibrillator or pacemaker) manufacturer based on chest X-ray imaging. Dr. Krumerman’s achievements have been recognized through numerous awards, grants and funded projects, including the Albert Einstein Cardiology Program Director’s Faculty Award and the AECOM Cardiology Research Board Grant for the development of an ECG machine learning database. He is a fellow of several prestigious medical societies, including the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Krumerman to our team,” said Sherri Sandel, DO, medical director at Northern Westchester Hospital. “His wealth of experience and dedication to advancing cardiovascular care through his research, innovation and mentorship align perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community.” Dr. Krumerman received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology from the University of Michigan and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Tel Aviv University School of Medicine in Israel. His postgraduate training included residency at the Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in internal medicine and fellowships at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in cardiovascular medicine and at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University in cardiac electrophysiology. Northern Westchester Hospital has received many awards recognizing it as a center of excellence for cardiac care. In 2023, the hospital received a Coronary Intervention Excellence Award from Healthgrades, placing its coronary intervention program in the top 10 percent of the nation. The hospital also received five-star ratings from Healthgrades in 2023 for conditions and treatments in the areas of heart attack and coronary intervention. Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), a member of Northwell Health, is a full-service 245-bed acute care hospital in Mount Kisco. Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. New director of cardiac electrophysiology appointed Andrew Krumerman, MD PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) earned a top ‘A’ rating for its patient safety, according to a report released last week by the Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024. The national distinction recognizes the hospital’s commitment to patient safety and achievements in promoting best outcomes. “Securing an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group is no easy task,” said Derek Anderson, executive director for Northern Westchester Hospital. “It underscores our hospital’s steadfast dedication to both patient safety and person-centered care. The achievement highlights the tireless efforts of our remarkable staff, reaffirming our mission to deliver the highest standard of healthcare excellence while prioritizing the individual needs of every patient we serve.” The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, assigns A, B, C, D or F grades to nearly 3,000 acute-care hospitals nationwide, which is based on 30 evidence-based patient safety performance measures, as well as federal data. The organization issues the report twice annually. NWH is nationally recognized for providing state-ofthe-art medical expertise and world-class care. One of the many accolades the hospital has received is the MAGNET award, a prestigious designation granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in recognition of nursing excellence. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) gave NHW four of out of five stars for service quality in 2023. Earlier this year, Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) was the only hospital in Westchester County to receive Healthgrades 2024 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award. Besides Northern Westchester, Leapfrog’s Hospital’s 2024 Spring Grade report showed that six other Northwell hospitals earned a top ‘A’ rating, including Glen Cove Hospital, Huntington Hospital, Mather Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Plainview Hospital and South Shore University Hospital. Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), a member of Northwell Health, is a full-service 245-bed acute care hospital in Mount Kisco. Hospital earns ‘A’ grade in Leapfrog safety report
MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 17 ADVERTORIAL Five main areas of skills development are important in a child’s growth path: gross motor skills; fine motor skills; speech and language; cognitive/intellectual and social emotional skills. Participating in various sports can assist in their development to well-rounded persons, for example: 1.Physical activity enhances developing their gross motor skills in several ways: a.Impact on bone density - weight-bearing activities (such as jumping and running) help to stimulate bone density and growth. The mechanical stress put on bones promotes mineralization that strengthens bone structure; b.Variety of movement - playing multiple sports requires using different muscle groups strength, flexibility, muscle coordination and movement patterns. This promotes a more balanced physical development of their musculoskeletal system; c.Improved balance and agility - exposure to various sports not only helps children to develop stronger muscles but to use their muscles in coordination, agility, and balance. In turn, this enhances the overall athleticism and adaptability in a growing body; and d.Reduced risk of overuse injuries — an overuse injury is damage to bone, muscle, ligament, and tendons that occur over time from improper training and techniques with repetitive movements. 2. Cognitive and intellectual development — research shows that movement and physical activity a) contribute to healthy brain function by increasing blood flow, oxygen, and glucose to the brain; and b) release neurotransmitters and Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (or abrineurin) which help brain plasticity, memory, attention, and motivation. * 3. Social and emotional development — by a) helping children adapt to various peers, coaches, and different team demands; and b) reducing their risk of burnout. Focusing solely on one sport can lead to burnout due to the pressure, intensity, and repetitiveness of training. In contrast, playing multiple sports can keep children engaged and interested in physical activity without the risk of losing enthusiasm. THE IMPORTANCE OF GROWTH PLATE MATURITY A child goes through growth spurts as new active bone forms at the end of bones called a “growth plate”: • Growth plates at the end of long bones (such as thigh, lower legs, arms, hands, and feet) are soft and vulnerable during the growing years; and • Growth plates in joints consist of multiple cartilage cells that grow in length and then change into hard mineralized bone. For girls, bones start hardening at age 13 -15 and boys at age 15 -17. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments connect one bone to the next to form a joint and allow us to move, while muscles stretch and adapt as the bone grow in length. Physical activity before a child reaches puberty promotes the growth of healthy and stronger bones. Overuse of the musculoskeletal system in a growing bone affects and can damage the growth plate development. UPSIDE AND DOWNSIDE OF SINGLE VS. MULTIPLE SPORTS Specializing in a single sport usually entails an intense and year-round training in one sport to the exclusion of other sports. Many children’s lives revolve around playing their favorite sports, developing skills, forming friendships, belonging to a team, and learning the competitive spirit, but this may lead to an intense focus on just one sport at a young age. Peer pressure as well as pressure from parents and coaches to join multiple leagues in one sport could contribute to the risk of overuse injuries and burnout. Training intensely and competing while still growing and developing does not allow the body enough time to recover and make the young body more susceptible to overuse injuries. In contrast, participating in multiple sports allows a child’s body to rest between seasons before the next sport season starts. Different muscle groups and skills develop and form muscle memories that can be transferred and used in other sports and movement patterns. Research by the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics shows no evidence exists that children benefit from early sport specialization in most sports, and they are subject to overuse injury and burnout from concentrated activity. The experts propose multiple sport participation as an excellent alternative to reach athletic goals and increase lifetime enjoyment of physical activity. ** The physical and psychological LIZE LUBBE GUEST CORNER Playing multiple sports and the resulting benefits to the personal development of children benefits from playing various sports, where there is less intense training and pressure to perform, allow children to be active and simultaneously help them develop a healthier sense of their own identity. MULTI-SPORT PAST OF SUPER ATHLETES The chances of your child becoming a sport super star is slim, but many super sport stars played multiple sports growing up. NFL statistics show that 70% of the NFL players were multiple-sport athletes earlier in life, which includes Patrick Mahomes (baseball, football) and Deion Sanders (football, baseball). Other sport super stars who played multiple sports during their childhood include Michael Jordan (basketball, baseball); Johnny Gaudreau (baseball, hockey) and Bo Jackson (baseball, football). So, who knows, playing multiple sports might increase achieving your and your child’s dream of him/her becoming a super sport star. We are hands on PTs! 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MAKING SPORT PART OF CHILDREN’S DAILY LIFE Encourage children to participate and sample different sports to grow not only in athleticism, but to have fun, interact with different groups and coaches, and develop as well-rounded persons. As an experienced physical therapist, I encourage parents to raise their children to love being active and move throughout their lives, and to make physical activity a part of their lives as they mature into adults. If your child experiences any signs of overuse injury or burnout playing sports, please contact their pediatrician or physical therapist for guidance. * See https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ articles/PMC5919946/ ** See https://www.hss.edu/pediatricsintensive-participation-single-sport-goodbad-kids.asp and https://publications. aap.org/pediatrics/article/153/2/ e2023065129/196435/Overuse-InjuriesOvertraining-and-Burnout-in-Young?autol ogincheck=redirected
MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 Sports PAGE 18 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Tuesday, May 14, a win versus Somers would give John Jay a share of the league title with Yorktown, so starting pitcher Nick Fassert put his team first. “I knew I had to come out here and perform for the boys,” said the senior. The understatement of the year, it turned out. Fassert was one out from a perfect game, and despite finally giving up a hit in the 3-0 victory, the coach would have given anything to be a tenth player on the field. “You want to reach out, grab it and bring it back,” said Ted Lawrence. Nonetheless, John Jay got Fassert all the runs he needed in the first inning. Jacob Storch singled, Fassert walked, and Eliot Arbogast had two ducks to shoo. “I was due,” the right fielder asserted, and a good pitch to hit turned into a 2-0 lead. The mound now his, Fassert began his dominance. A fly to right, a strike out and ground out to first rung up the first three. But John Jay didn’t provide any more breathing room in response. After Nick Benson walked and got to second on Jackson Moreo’s sacrifice bunt, Storch popped to second, and Will Civetta flied to center. No problem, Fassert tallied his strikeout total to three, and the top of the third had the pitcher taking the bat into his own hands. Fassert led off with a double, but Rhys Carway came to pitch too. The Somers starter got three straight strikeouts, and it remained a 2-0 game. Maybe knocked a little off his game, Fassert only got one strikeout in the bottom of the third. A ground out and a pop out completed the line, and John Jay gave Fassert the chance to exhale with a run in the fourth. Moreo was hit by a pitch, and Storch’s two out double down third made it 3-0. Two more strikeouts in the fourth left nine more to go, and the same going in the fifth really had all the Wolves howling. Onto the sixth, it was Ryan Valdes digging in and doing the reaching out. After Fassert opened the inning with another strikeout, Jake Hopper hit a grounder between first and second, and the John Jay second baseman had a lot of hole to cover. He ranged, went horizontal for the stab and fired to first for the out. The inning not over, Somers kept to the hole, and Fassert was forced to flash his glove. Joe Dwyer sending first baseman Nick Russo to the right meant Fassert had to cover, and Valdes hit the pitcher in stride. Three outs to go and Fassert continued to make it look easy. He got Tyler Venturini and Erik Gersfeld on strikes, and that left Patrick Bracelin in position to spoil. “I was thinking just get this out. But he stuck the bat out and hit it up the middle,” said Fassert. Just out of the reach of Valdes this time, Lawrence reiterated the pain of the one hitter. “I wanted that perfect game,” he lamented. More bad news, Lawrence is eventually going to have to do without. “As a leader, as a person, as a pitcher, as a fielder, as a hitter, you can’t replace him,” said the coach. Not surprisingly, Fassert has the same opinion of his teammates. “This is definitely the best group of guys I’ve been with,” he said. “They are here every day working hard.” The goal in mind is not hard to guess. “The boys want it,” asserted Fassert. “We want to win the sectionals.” A little short last year with a lot of heartbreak in the finals versus Panas, Fassert has his GPS set for a possible rematch. “I would love to go back there,” he concluded. “I’m ready.” Fassert almost perfect as Wolves clinch title Nick Fassert Troy Wood PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI BASEBALL BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER An 11-8 season record earned John Jay a 7th seed, and a home game in the first round of the sectionals on Thursday, May 16. Roosevelt making the trip north, the visitors put runners on the corners before barely getting off the bus. So Maria DeGataeno just stayed centered in the circle. “I had confidence that we could get out of it,” said the freshman. But I was all it actually took, and from there, the Wolves were well on their way. DeGataeno struck out the side, and the rest was easy in a 13-0 victory. Still, the bats eased into it in the first. Laney Daley singled to center with one out, Bella Barry got an infield hit, and Carys Cooper’s bloop to right wasn’t handled. The bases loaded, Elise Templeton lifted one to right too, and another drop brought in the first run. Run two came in without the benefit of a hit either. Julia Neumann’s grounder to third brought in Barry, and DeGataeno had a 2-0 lead to work with. Very much obliged, the starter went one, two three with a pop up, a ground out and a strikeout. So the offensive returned the favor. Natalie Sacco walked, stole second and third and DeGataeno knocked her teammate in with a ground out to second. The bases cleared, Riley Foote reset the table all by herself. She tripled to center and Daly singled in the run. A 4-0 lead, DeGataeno’s return to the circle didn’t have her there long. She got the first two batters on strikes, and Riley Foote gobbled up a grounder to second. Nine in a row for DeGataeno, Ciara Gao was unable to match up again. This even though the Wolves clean up hitter was left a little off balance by the Shark starter. “With slower pitchers, I have trouble getting my hands out,” said Cooper. So another bloop to right, the third baseman took the drop anyway, and she was soon coming around. Cooper stole second, went to third on a sacrifice fly and scored on Neumann’s ground out to short. Five runs up, DeGataeno got into a little jam. Fortunately, Roosevelt didn’t put their best foot forward after a pair of singles had runners on the corners. With one out, the ball got past Templeton, and Lynn Castillo broke from third. She also hesitated and got hung up between third and home. No pause in reply, the John Jay catcher fired to third, and Cooper put on the tag. The threat ended, the bats began to bang in the bottom of the fourth. After Maggie Lawton led off with an infield single, Daly rocked a triple to the fence, and in addressing the change up in speed, Cooper’s double was just business as usual. “I work to make adjustments with each at bat,” she said. Now 9-0, DeGataeno put up two more scoreless innings, and John Jay had mercy on their minds in the bottom of the sixth. Four singles in a row made it 11-0, and Cooper’s game ending triple had Coach Steve DelMoro in awe. “She uses the whole field, she’s aggressive at the plate and is always looking to do damage,” said DelMoro. On to second seeded Pearl River, DelMoro isn’t worried about the bracket. “If we play our game, we know we can play with anybody,” he concluded. John Jay rolls to first round win Riley Foote PHOTO: RICH MONETTI SOFTBALL
MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 SPORTS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 19 www.summertrailsdaycamp.com CURRENTLY HIRING STAFF! CALL FOR A TOUR! 914.245.1776 Scan Here To Sign Up (It’s FREE!) Get YOUR Town’s Local News In Your Inbox Daily BUYING ONLY 845-628-0362 WE WILL COME TO YOU! 53 WE BUY: YEARS! Gold • Sterling Silver Jewelry • Coins Paintings • Bronzes Clocks • Collectibles Antiques • ETC. Items for sale? Call us! Wolves ready for the postseason Abby Armour Declan Goldrick Kenny Irving PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI GOLF BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER After a string of solid seasons, Coach Artie Blank knows he’s in rebuilding mode. But Blank still feels good about putting up a .500 season so far and about to tee off at Mount Kisco Country Club on Monday, May 13, Kenny Irving was equally satisfied with his best performance this year. “I was even at Winged Foot last week,” said the senior before facing Horace Greeley Not bad, the hockey player has a 2.8 differential (above par), and while Mount Kisco isn’t home ice, Irving was ready with a game plan. “I have to manage my shots off the tee and putt well because the greens are pretty fast,” he reasoned. A path Irving is already on. “I’ve been driving the ball well this year and my putting is getting better,” he said. The sectionals just ahead, the golfer wants to keep playing well, and no doubt Declan Goldrick has the same agenda. A two over par at Carmel recently says as much and was definitely not below board, according to the junior. “It felt good about it,” he said, “my best round.” The straight and narrow gets the credit, according to the Wolf. “My drives can be a bit wild, but this year I’ve straightened them out,” Goldrick said. Of course, like most golfers, the short game can be a runaround. “Some days I’m good, and some days I’m not,” he said of his putting skills. The entire John Jay girls golf team doesn’t even try to sugarcoat the pain. “I don’t like putting,” said Abby Armour, who is the lone female Wolf in the field. It was the family alpha that got her on the course, though. “I started playing golf with my dad four years ago,” she said. A competition that she loves, but the junior concedes that achieving the family honors over dad will have to wait. “That’s a pretty big goal,” she joked. Fitting in among the boys, on the other hand, has been pretty straightforward. “They are all very nice,” Armour assured. The case even when strengths and weaknesses don’t see eye to eye. “My putting is pretty good,” said John Becker. For him, it’s a matter of putting in the work. A mat in my basement, he said, “I practiced a lot over the winter.” But there’s no gimmes in competitive golf, and he knows why with good reason. “Yes,” he said. “It’s painful when you miss a short one.” Conversely, Becker admits that he hasn’t been hitting long well so far but will have his eyes on the board going into the postseason. “I just want to finish with low scores,” he concluded. Contact Us The Katonah-Lewisboro Times is located at 118 N Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected].
PAGE 20 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES SPORTS MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Tuesday May 7, John Jay faced Hen Hud at Contest Field, and a 3-0 start looked like an easy day was ahead. But the Sailors definitely brought a storm, and the choppy waters didn’t abate until the final buzzer sounded. After Jordan Kauftheil scored on the penalty with 11.5 seconds remaining, Finja Degl came down with the final face off and secured a thrilling 11-10 victory for the Wolves. The opening face to Hen Hud didn’t have the Sailors taking advantage, though, and John Jay got started when Kayla Shapiro pounced on the turnover. Back the other way, Nicole DiNapoli wrapped around the goal, dumped into Kauftheil, and on the curl, the middie got John Jay on the board. At 9:40, Caitlin Condon kept John Jay in play by forcing the ball forward to Degl, and she had the scoop. Amelia Inglis then had the read from behind, and Jane Brennan was the main character in receipt. The shooting space penalty came next, and the junior middie made it 2-0. Only 37 seconds elapsing, John Jay would get back in business after Hen Hud shot wide, and Molly Gallagher raced back to get closest to the ball. Up for a rewind, DiNapoli wrapped around again, and this time found Shapiro in the crease for a 3-0 lead at 6:03. As it obviously turned out, the game proved closer than it appeared. Kayla McCarthy scored two straight goals, and Carleigh Ortiz tied the game with 31 seconds left in the first. But John Jay was not ready to relinquish the lead, and Jane Brennan relied on her defensive acumen to make sure. She got the strip in the crease, and Degl dressed down the Hen Hud attack by getting there for the pick up. The transition executed, Inglis would make the key pass from the end zone. On the spot, she hit Kauftheil, and her overhand gave the lead back to John Jay at 9:51 of the second. The face going to Hen Hud still forced the Sailors to grin and bear it, and Gallagher was the reason. The play wrapped right around in front of the Jay goalie, and she stood tall with her stick. But a John Jay turnover would provide the equalizer again. Hen Hud set up and McCarthy’s perfect pass to Ortiz left no chance for Gallagher. A 4-4 game, and Brennan kept doing it on both ends. She took a pass on the right from Degl, ducked the defender, and with the lane, she made it 5-4. 4:29 left in the half, Condon’s draw move sent the ball ahead, she got the first piece and Audrey Oestreicher picked up the pie. Giving off to Kauftheil, she drew the penalty and easily made it 6-4 at 3:56. John Jay looked like they would get some separation on the subsequent position too. Degl was set up on the penalty shot but lost the ball. Hen Hud recovered and was soon giving Gallagher the business. Marlee Picarello drew the penalty in deep and made it a 6-5 game going into halftime. Momentum not carrying, a little separation was next for the Wolves. Kauftheil skied for the opening face off and Inglis would make the crucial pass from behind. Brennan received, the whistle was blown and the penalty shot gave the Wolves a 7-5 lead. At 11:04, a turnover in front of Gallagher stopped the Hen Hud possession, but it was Brennan who put John Jay on the move. She juked her way through a double team, and while surrounded by five blue jerseys in transition, the junior hit Inglis to set up the offense. From there, Inglis dumped ahead to Degl, and she scored on the penalty shot. The cushion didn’t last, though and the Wolves had Gianna Gagliardi to thank. Three goals in a row for the Sailor, and the game was tied with 37 seconds left in the third. Time apparently not of the essence, there was plenty of ticks for John Jay to regain the lead. Condon’s face off push to Degl got the ball rolling, and Brennan put Kauftheil in position to perfectly execute the downhill. Kauftheil leapt for her teammate’s high pass, and the middie’s falling down shot closed the third period scoring. A 9-8 game, Hen Hud stood tall anyway. First the Hen Hud goalie denied Brennan the penalty shot, and then McCarthy bested Gallagher with a little sleight of hand. Closely defended from ten yards away, McCarthy deftly swung underhand and bounced the ball in for a tie game at 7:43. Not for long, Ortiz did the undoing. On the break, she hit a wall of Wolves in the crease but was able to sneak the ball under the crossbar for a 10-9 Hen Hud lead. Hen Hud now looking for separation meant Gallagher would get to do her thing. Ortiz got inside, and with a crossover in front of the John Jay goalie, her backhand was sticked aside. Gallagher also covered, and Degl proved too hard headed to let this one get away. The middie got her skull clubbed on the pass inside and scored on the penalty. All tied at 3:28, the goalies would both have their say before the deciding moment. Mia Dietz first cut down Kauftheil’s clear line of sight on the right, and back the other way, Gallagher faced down a point blank shot. The rebound to Degl, John Jay called for time, and destiny was at hand. Done talking, Brennan walked it back from the end zone and hit Kauftheil at the ten. All alone, she made her rush, the defense converged and the whistle blew. Almost a foregone conclusion, the ball went low and Kauftheil took off for the sky with the game winner. John Jay takes thriller over Hen Hud Emma Martins Finja Degl Kayla Shapiro PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Caitlin Condon GIRLS LACROSSE
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MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 23 firehouse on May 27. The centerpiece of the event will be a community parade at 10 a.m., followed by a ceremony that will culminate with placing a memorial wreath on the American Legion monument at the entrance of the firehouse. The GBFD is inviting all veterans and residents of the hamlet and the swaths of Somers and North Salem in the fire district, as well as everyone in Lewisboro, to join the parade as participants or spectators. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. at Todd Hill Circle and proceeds along Rt. 138 for the short distance to the firehouse. Children are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and scooters in patriotic colors and ride them in the parade, which will feature the GBFD’s fleet of fire trucks. Bedford Memorial Day Parades & Cookout Memorial Day honors the 1.3 million Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who never returned home. 9 a.m. - Bedford Hills Parade/ Ceremony: starts at Babbitt/ Payne 10 a.m. - Katonah Parade/ Ceremony: starts at the Katonah Fire House 11 a.m. - Bedford Village Parade/Ceremony: starts at Seminary/Pound Ridge 12 to 3 p.m. - Katonah American Legion Cookout 45th Annual South Salem Memorial Day Races Monday, May 27 Featuring 10K (8 a.m.), 5K (9:30 a.m.), 1 Mile Fun Run (10:45 a.m.), and Pee Wee Races (11 a.m.). Register today at https://events.elitefeats. com/24salem Looking to volunteer? Please contact [email protected] House Tour: The Collected Home Thursday, May 30, from 12 to 4 p.m. To be held at Bedford Historical Hall, 608 Old Post Road in Bedford. Tour five select houses around the Village representing “The Collected Home.” In addition to their historical and architectural significance, these homes offer the added interest of curated collections including antiques, art and objects of design. Panelists include Gerald Bland, Gerald Bland NYC, Mike McGinnis, Mnuchin Gallery and Steven Gambrel, S. R. Gambrel with Moderator Eugenia Soto - Design and Decoration Director, Frederic Magazine. (Noon to 1 p.m. - Lunch & Panel Discussion at Historical Hall, 1 to 4 p.m. - House Tour around the Village.) Lewisboro Pride in the Park Saturday, June 22, at 2 p.m. To be held in Lewisboro Town Park, featuring drag queen story time with Cicatrix in collaboration with the Lewisboro Library, a pet pride parade (with prizes for the best dressed pet), a flag ceremony with former Congressman Mondaire Jones, food trucks including Taco-ish and Wrappers Delight, ArtsWestchester’s ArtMobile, and more! Paint Can Recycling Day Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join in for a fun, free, and ecofriendly event where you can safely dispose of your unwanted paint! Happening at Lewisboro Town Park, 1079 Rt. 35, in South Salem. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter your space and contribute to a greener environment. Registration is not required but highly encouraged to save you time on event day. Accepting all types of paint, from latex to oil-based, so bring them all! The team of experts will be on hand to guide you through the process and ensure everything is properly recycled. First Church of Christ Scientist, Katonah 13 Bedford Road Finding Trust in a Changing World Saturday, June 1, at 2 p.m. A talk on Christian Science, featuring speaker Lesley Ruth Pitts, CS, of Plymouth, MA. All are welcome. Childcare will be provided. For more information, call 914-232-3842. Katonah Fire Department 150th Anniversary Parade & Carnival Wednesday, June 5, from 7 to 8 p.m. To be held at the Katonah Fire Station at 65 Bedford Road. One of the largest fire parades in the state! Join in along the route for the 150th anniversary and then at the carnival afterwards. The carnival will be June 5, 6, and 7 from 7 to 10:30 p.m., and June 8 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Rock n’ Rescue Charity Golf Tournament Wednesday, June 12 South Salem’s Rock n’ Rescue will hold their annual golf tournament at Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury, Connecticut. Funds raised will go towards updating a new Rock n’ Rescue facility and the expansion of the organization’s animal adoption and therapy programs. Programs are entirely funded by donations, and the organization does not receive any government subsidies. The golf tournament serves as one of Rock n’ Rescue’s primary fundraisers for all of their programs. Fees are $200 per person, or $800 per foursome. Individual golfers and twosomes will be paired into foursomes. Guests may attend the dinner for $85 per person. The tournament includes driving range, golfer swag bag, and a dinner with silent and live auction/raffle festivities for golfers and guests following the tournament. Sign up is available by visiting https://bit.ly/49LmRXK CROSSING FROM PAGE 4 JOIN A GREAT TEAM NOW HIRING! 3 Experience Required 3 A or B Tech 3 Top Pay in a Busy Shop 3 Good Working Conditions/Clean Atmosphere 3 Seeking Long Term Employee 3 OT/Benefits Available Full-Time Auto Mechanic! 914-962-3879 TOWN CROSSING
PAGE 24 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 Two responses involving canines – and, more specifically, the behavior of their owners – topped the Lewisboro Police Department’s blotter for the week ending May 5. On Monday, April 29 a Lewisboro resident reported that he observed a dog defecate at the end of his driveway while being walked by a neighbor. The resident asked the dog’s owner if he intended to “pick up after his dog.” That person responded that he lacked waste bags – and inquired if, to do the job, he could use a piece of bark from one of the resident’s trees. The dog owner then walked the dog to the library nearby, where he disposed of the tree bark and dog waste. The initial complainant followed the dog owner to the library and confronted him about walking his dog off leash. Moreover, he challenged the dog owner to “come to my house and I’ll kick the s--- out of you.” The dog owner said the individual further pushed him from behind as he passed to get to his car. The police officer then contacted the Lewisboro Library only to learn that it does not have any outdoor cameras in the area. The police left a voicemail asking the dog walker to come to the station to fill out paperwork. The person later returned the call but did not show up at the station. Subsequent calls by police to the dog owner were met with a voice message saying the phone was “not accepting any calls at this time.” On Wednesday, May 1, Parks Supervisor Nicole Caviola notified Lewisboro Police of a dog being walked without a leash at Onatru Farm – which has signs at its entrance requiring dogs to be leashed. Caviola stated that an individual walking two dogs at the park refused to put one of them on a leash. In a second call 15 minutes later, Caviola said the individual and the two dogs had left the park in their car. Caviola provided the license-plate number, which police ran to obtain the owner’s address. The assigned officer went to an address on Stonewall Court and spoke with the dog walker – who said he had used his father’s car to get there. This person further reported that he does not own the dogs, is a dog walker, and said his father said “it was OK” to walk the second dog off-leash. He refused Caviola’s request to leash the dog, and during the interview with police became uncooperative. The man received a summons for having an unleashed dog at a town park. The officer then called Caviola, who said she had advised the man of the leash law and told him the dog had to be leashed. He instead gave Caviola the middle finger and remained in the park with the two dogs. He never complied with Caviola’s request to leash the second dog. Medical assistance On May 2, police were called to assist emergency medical services (EMS) with an injury at John Jay High School. The case involved a female student on the sports fields, who suffered a laceration to the head while playing flag football. She became involved in a “head-on collision” with another student and sustained a three-inch gash to the forehead but did not lose consciousness. The student’s mother arrived on scene shortly thereafter, and both the student and the mom went via ambulance to Westchester Medical Center for further treatment. No additional intervention was necessary. On April 29, police responded to two mental-health incidents. The first was to a South Salem address for an elderly patient in an altered mental state. She was transported by Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Danbury Hospital and the matter was closed. Shortly thereafter, police responded to Meadow Pond Elementary School for an incident involving a six-year-old experiencing a psychiatric episode. The staff requested a mental health advocate to be brought to the scene. However, when the responding officer contacted the Westchester Mobile Crisis Response Team, he learned that no mental health advocates were available for an immediate response. When a Westchester County officer arrived, the child had calmed down. She was then taken by Vista EMS to Westchester Medical Center for further evaluation. The matter was closed. Improper DMV credentials Several incidents involving registration infractions – the first the result of a vehicle crash with a mailbox: · A bystander notified police that a white van had hit and damaged a mailbox on Bouton Road, then kept driving. The bystander then pointed out the van as it passed by on Mail Street. An officer then instructed the driver to follow him back to police headquarters. The vehicle had a valid Connecticut registration, but the driver, who did not speak English, lacked a valid ID. A web search on both New York and Connecticut DMV sites found no valid driver’s license for him. A co-worker arrived to translate for the driver, who explained that the driver hit the mailbox to avoid striking a larger vehicle, then left because he was frightened. The vehicle was turned over to the co-worker, but the driver received tickets for unlicensed driving and for leaving the scene of an accident. · On May 1, an officer on patrol detected – via his license plate reader – a vehicle with a suspended vehicle registration driving past the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department. When he stopped the driver, the officer learned that the registration had lapsed in January for no insurance in effect. The driver had a valid license but was not the vehicle’s owner and could only produce an expired insurance card. The driver received three summonses: for operating a vehicle without insurance, for operating a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker, and for the vehicle being unregistered. The car was towed and impounded. · On May 2, during surveillance on Route 35, the patrol officer’s license plate reader picked up a suspended registration for a gray Nissan Pathfinder. After stopping the Pathfinder, the officer ran a further check and discovered that the registration had expired in July 2020 and that the license plate belonged on a gray Honda Pilot. After speaking with the vehicle’s driver, the officer learned that the driver’s license had been suspended in March 2023 and that his insurance had expired in April. The vehicle was impounded, and both its front and rear plates were removed from the vehicle for return to the Department of Motor Vehicles. The driver received six tickets – one unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, another for aggravated unlicensed operation, a third for driving with no insurance, a fourth for the vehicle being unregistered, a fifth for the improper plates, and the last for operating a vehicle while the registration was suspended or revoked. Canine clash, mental-health crises, and DMV violations POLICE BLOTTER Letters and Op-Ed Policy 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 KatonahLewisboro 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 email your submissions to [email protected]. 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MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 25 of milling the existing pavement and resurfacing the roadway with asphalt. This overlay to the road surface will extend its service life and improve the quality and safety of the pavement. Additionally, general drainage and signal improvements will be made where practicable within the scope of this maintenance paving project. The enacted FY2024-2025 State Budget, with support from Harckham and Burdick, included funding for the Consolidated Local Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) for a total of $598.1 million. “Along with our town residents, I am very happy that the paving of Route 35 from Bedford through Lewisboro will be finally completed this summer,” explained Lewisboro Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves. “This project has been a priority for me when I was Councilman and now as Supervisor. I am thankful for the partnership and support of our State and County representatives in helping bring this project to fruition. I am also very thankful to NYSDOT Region 8 Director Lance Macmillan and his team, who came to the Town of Lewisboro and met with all of us in August 2022 and listened as we expressed concerns about the condition of the roadway, especially the safety concerns for those traversing Lewisboro in the this heavily travelled east-west thoroughfare.” “Good roads are important for the safety of drivers, bicyclists, and walkers, and they improve our quality of life,” added Bedford Town Supervisor Ellen Calves. “I extend thanks to our regional and state partners—Senator Peter Harckham and Assemblymember Chris Burdick, County Legislator Erika Pierce, NYSDOT Regional Director Lance MacMillan and his team, and all the advocates who have driven this effort to repave Route 35 here in Bedford and Lewisboro.” “Improving the horrible condition of Route 35 was a priority for me when I first entered office in 2022,” explained Westchester County Legislator Erika Pierce. “The issues I then documented, including road and shoulder disrepair and impacts on public safety, bicycle riders, ambulances and school buses, are worse today than when I first gathered testimony to advocate for those needed repairs. I am thrilled that the repavement work is about to start. Thank you to my New York State colleagues for making certain this critical project is getting done.” Information courtesy of the Office of Senator Pete Harckham. PAVING FROM PAGE 1 The Bedford Democratic Committee (BDC) recently announced that they have endorsed former Democratic representative Mondaire Jones (NY-17) for the House of Representatives. The BDC issued the following statement: “Jones is running to return to Congress to finish the work he started to lower costs for Lower Hudson Valley residents, make our communities safer, defend our democracy, raise wages, support social justice, protect the environment, and stop Republicans from banning abortion. The BDC is pleased to join numerous Democratic Committees, independent organizations, party leaders and elected officials across NY-17 who have endorsed Jones. 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MAY 23 - JUNE 5, 2024 CLASSIFIEDS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 27 with a Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University, School of Nursing and received her Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Clinical Practice from Pace University’s Leinhard School of Nursing. Susan worked as a Nurse Manager & Patient Advocate for many years. She knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare at a young age and always took such pride in her work. Sue loved all of her colleagues dearly at Silver Hill Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital, and most recently Four Winds Hospital. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Susan — she loved going for nature walks, spending time with her kids, and getting lost in a good book. Her laugh and quick wit was contagious to everyone she met. Susan is the loving Mother of Kelin and Claire, and the adored partner of Brian Urso. She is the beloved sister of Diane Haaga, Patricia (Haaga) Perlstein, and Robert Haaga. She also is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Rd., Katonah, NY on Saturday, June 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. for a service honoring Susan’s life, with a backyard reception to follow at 75 Lakeside Dr, Katonah, NY 10536. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering, in Sue’s honor. Jill D. Trotta Jill D. Trotta of Somers, formerly of Katonah, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at The Paramount in Somers. Jill was born on December 31, 1950 in Brooklyn and spent her childhood living in Freeport, Long Island where she met the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Vincent Trotta. Jill and Vincent married in September 1974 and spent the next 50 years in love and sharing a beautiful, well-lived life together. She dedicated her life as a homemaker, devoted mother of Matthew (Heather) and doting Nonna of Benjamin and Harry, both of whom were always her perfect angels and could do no wrong. In addition to her immediate family, Jill is survived by her older sister Helene DelMese. Jill always put others before herself and spent precious hours as a volunteer at Northern Westchester Hospital and later in life drove elderly clients with no family from the Country House to doctor’s appointments and errands. In recent years, her life revolved around Benjamin and Harry, where she rarely missed any sports game or music concert, managed to track down the most coveted Christmas gifts and sought out any and every opportunity to spend time with them. She shared her love of cooking with them and preparing Sunday night family dinners was the highlight of her week. 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