VOL. 6 NO. 20 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEISURE 16 OPINION 8 TOWN CROSSING 2 SPORTS 15 Check out upcoming exhibits pg 10 ARTISTS AMOUNG US! Visit TapIntoKLT.net for the latest news. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT #992 HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Featured Property Yorktown Hts | 3 BR | 1.5 BA | 1,638 sf | $495,000 Loved and cared for by the same owners since birth, this charming and solid home sits proudly at the top of a cul-desac. Offering wood floors, Central Air, Freshly Painted interior and gorgeous new vinyl flooring downstairs allows one lucky buyer to move in and enjoy! Most desirable and convenient neighborhood. A great value in today’s market!! BY TOM BARTLEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER A three-story, 13-rental-apartment complex in Katonah moved three giant steps closer to reality last week after successful back-toback-to-back appearances before key Bedford regulatory bodies. Details, many of them cosmetic and none a likely deal-breaker, remained to be ironed out. But last week’s separate actions appeared to clear the way for final project approval. Apartment complex gets preliminary approval 13-unit development is at the site of Jimmy’s tavern on Bedford Road Artist’s rendering of apartment complex SUBMITTED The Katonah-Lewisboro school board called on community members last week to serve on three subcommittees that advise the board on audits, finances and sustainability. Interested KLSD residents are being asked to send a letter with resume to the district clerk by Aug. 16. Trustee Elana Shneyer chairs the Audit subcommittee, which oversees auditing of school district finances, advising the board on external, internal and claims-audit functions, including the appointment of independent outside auditors selected after competitive bidding. The subcommittee will review the scope, plan and coordination of the external audit as well as corrective-action plans and necessary improvements based on audit findings and recommendations received from external and internal auditors. The panel provides a communication link between external and internal auditors and the board. Since they must understand technical and complex financial reporting, candidates for the subcommittee should have expertise and experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting and, if possible, school district finances. They should be trained as CPAs or the equivalent and should demonstrate an understanding of concerns raised by independent external auditors and KLSD’s internal and claims auditors. In addition, they must be knowledgeable about internal controls, financial statement audits and management/operational audits. Meetings are usually held in the district’s Cross River office at 7 p.m. The Finance subcommittee, chaired by Julia Hadlock, the school board president, assists the district governance team in analyzing financial aspects of KLSD operations. The subcommittee serves at the pleasure of the board and generally assists in reviewing the district’s financial affairs, including overall business practices as well as financial planning and investing, periodic budget reviews and the budget process. Subcommittee members will be asked to commit to a two-year term of service, which includes surveying other districts, then analyzing, interpreting and synthesizing the information. The school board says it is looking for candidates who represent all aspects of the school community. Meetings are held monthly, usually at 7 p.m., at the district office behind John Jay High School. Trustee Rory Burke chairs the Sustainability subcommittee, which promotes sustainable operations in energy, transportation, land use, water resources, waste reduction, recycling and green products. Guided by Westchester County’s Sustainability Action Plan, subcommittee members balance economic benefits and impacts with sound ecological principles. Meetings are held monthly in the morning at the district office. Community members interested in joining any of the subcommittees are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume either by mail—to District Clerk Kimberly A. Monzon, Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District, 60 North Salem Road, Cross River, NY 10518—or by email to kmonzon@ klschools.org. Residents sought to join school district subcommittees SEE RENTAL PAGE 4
PAGE 2 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Do you understand the difference between an irrevocable and a revocable trust? Library hosts art workshops for kids and teens The Katonah Village Library is hosting a series of workshops for artists in Grades 6-12. The library won a grant through ArtsWestcher to bring in artist Michael Delaney. The project is titled, “Art for Community/Art for Self.” Each Tuesday in August at 4:30, Delaney will instruct on a different theme: Session 1 – Making Art with found/ recycled materials, Tuesday Aug. 1 at 4:30 p.m. Session 2 – Art for the Outdoors – The Community as Art Gallery, Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 4:30 p.m. Session 3 – Community Maps and Inner Mazes, Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 4:30 p.m. Session 4 – How to Paint a Protest Sign, Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 4:30 p.m. Session 5 – Spotlight on People and Places, Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 4:30 p.m. The works created in the workshops will be displayed in the library throughout the month of September. On Thursday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m. will be an exhibition celebration. It is free and open to the public. There will be light refreshments. Youth are asked to register for the workshops on the library’s event calendar (https://katonahlibrary.org/events/ month/2023-08/). They are welcome to attend all or one of the sessions. Michael Delaney is a self-taught artist who has been making art in one form or another since he was a young child, but it was only in the last few years that he began focusing on his career as an artist. His latest paintings are patchworks of text, forms and colors arranged in narrative grids that reflect his observations, memories, hopes and fears. He lives and works in Nyack. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester. Moonlight Swing Dance at the Hammond Museum Celebrate the summer and the unique resources of North Salem from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11. Two of our town’s gems include the Hammond Museum and the Norm Hathaway Big Band – two organizations that are joining forces for a ‘big apple’ style evening close to home. The Norm Hathaway Big Band, with vocalist Stephanie Purcell, will entertain you with music for your listening and dancing pleasure - think the “Great American Songbook!” The band is a contemporary 18-piece orchestra formed here in North Salem in 1999. Their first performance was at the Vail’s Grove Pavilion in North Salem to raise funds for the restoration of Peach Lake. Over the years, they have performed at such venues as the worldfamous Iridium jazz club on Broadway in Manhattan, and other famous venues in the New York Metropolitan area. In 2012, they were included in Saturday Night Live’s 100th Digital Short Video featuring Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, John Hamm, Natalie Portman, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber and many other celebrities. Music spans the decades from Glenn Miller’s 1938 swing anthem “In the Mood” to Camila Cabello’s 2017 salsapop hit “Havana.” The Aug. 11 program will include fox trots, jitterbugs, swing tunes, ballads, waltzes, Latin dance and Disco with a generous helping of other dancing goodies. So, bring your friends and family to have some fun! Enjoy the musical treasures of the” Great American Songbook,” dance a little, and raise a glass to celebrate our hometown gems. The Hammond Museum is located at 28 Deveau Road in North Salem. Tickets are $25 general admission and $15 for 18-and-under. Free to North Salem residents with proof of residency. Bring a basket of snacks. Cash bar (wine and beer). Nominate a senior citizen for County Hall of Fame Westchester County Executive George Latimer has opened nominations for the 41st Annual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Celebrate a senior who makes a positive difference in Westchester County through their contributions by nominating them for this year’s Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Latimer said: “I am thrilled to open nominations for the 41st Annual Westchester County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. Westchester County seniors are an integral part of our communities, and they deserve this special recognition. The Senior Hall of Fame is a tradition I look forward to each year, as an opportunity to honor those who have given their time, energy and talents to improve the quality of life for others in Westchester.” Department of Senior Programs and Services Commissioner Mae Carpenter said: “Our Senior Hall of Fame is an important tradition as we recognize seniors who have helped shape the quality of life in Westchester through their significant contributions. The Senior Hall of Fame is one of the highlights of our year, and we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our older generation.” To be nominated, a person must: • Be at least 60 years old and live in Westchester County, and cannot be a past Hall of Fame inductee (past honorees can be found here: https://seniorcitizens. westchestergov.com); • Have made significant contributions to improving life in Westchester; • Be an outstanding leader or advocate; • Have professional achievements that reflect innovative solutions to fulfill unmet community needs (if based on the nominees’ paid professional work). Nominations are due by Sept. 8, and will be reviewed by a judging committee. A nomination should be submitted for each person, with organizations and individuals to be allowed only one nomination. To complete your nomination, please visit TOWN CROSSING SEE CROSSING PAGE 6
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 3 FLOODS Can Happen TO ANYONE! Contact Us for Info on Flood Insurance HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com A group of 19 Harvey Japanese Language students, along with teacher Tim Cornell, and faculty chaperones Rick Price and Alison Nokes, kicked off their summer by spending two weeks in Japan touring the country, seeing the sights, staying with host families, and immersing themselves in a culture vastly different from their own. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the first trip to Japan by Harvey students in nearly five years. After arriving in Japan late Sunday, June 11, the Harvey contingent began a week of homestays, visits to Miyoshi High School and planned activities with their Japanese counterparts. On their first full day, with the school closed for a holiday, the Harvey group and their hosts traveled to Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum, a visit that Mr. Cornell said was deeply thought-provoking. “It was a powerful opportunity to think about the horrors of war and the unbelievable destructive power of the atomic bomb,” Mr. Cornell said. “It was also an opportunity to reflect and to hopefully be inspired by the resiliency of people in the face of a horrible situation.” The following day, the visitors went to Miyoshi High School to shadow their host brothers and sisters and witness firsthand how a typical Japanese school conducts its daily schedule. After the second period of the morning, the Harvey visitors were introduced to the more than 600 students in a special assembly held in the school gym. “Each of us got a chance to say a self-introduction in Japanese in front of the school and got to answer questions about us, Harvey, and life in America,” Mr. Cornell said. The event was even covered by the local newspaper and TV channel. “We were famous in that city,” Mr. Cornell quipped. On June 14, before returning to the high school later in the day, the Harvey group visited a local elementary school and saw a spirited taiko drum and band performance by fifth and sixth-grade students. The visitors from Katonah also spent time playing some games using English with the young students who start learning the language in fifth grade. The next day, the Harvey group took a train and ferry to Miyajima Island, considered one of the three most beautiful places in Japan. First, they visited the worldfamous Itsukushima Shrine and its famous floating Torii Gate, which is actually in the bay. At high tide, it is in water, but at low tide, visitors can walk out to it. After visiting the shrine, the group went to the Daisho-in Temple complex where a Buddhist priest conducted a special 30-minute ceremony in which he said a prayer asking Buddha to grant the students success in school and to have a happy and successful life. After the ceremony, each student received a large wooden amulet which was imbued with these blessings. “It was an extraordinary experience and quite moving,” Mr. Cornell said. After a final day of shadowing their hosts in school on Friday, June 16, the Harvey group spent Saturday with their host families who took their visitors to many different places in and around Miyoshi. After saying goodbye to their hosts and leaving Miyoshi Sunday, June 18, the Harvey group was off by train to Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, where upon arrival they were met at the station by Harvey 2016 alumna Lauren Suna, who is currently in Japan teaching English at a junior high school about two hours from Kyoto. She talked to the students, sharing her joy of living and working in Japan. Later, the group visited the famous Buddhist temple Kiyomizu-dera, located in the northern part of the city. The rest of the week’s itinerary included visits to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shinto shrine, home of the famed 1,000 torii gates, the Zen shrine Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), the Arashiyama bamboo forest, and later to an open-air Monkey Park filled with uncaged primates who mix and mingle and enjoy being fed peanuts and fruit by park visitors. On Wednesday, June 21, the group said goodbye to Kyoto and moved on to Tokyo to continue their sightseeing of various areas of Japan’s capital city, such as the popular fashion and entertainment hubs of Harajuku and Shibuya and the man-made island of Odaiba. On their last full day in Tokyo, the Harvey group, with the help of Mr. Cornell’s friend from his grad school days, were led on a walk to Asakusa and the famous Buddhist Sensoji Temple, the most visited temple in all of Tokyo. Later, they walked over to the Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest TV tower in the world, the last spot on their sightseeing excursions before heading back home to the U.S. on June 24. Mr. Cornell said the trip provided his students with a lifetime of memories. “We visited famous places, old temples and beautiful shrines. We got blessed by a Buddhist monk, and learned about the horrors of war and the beauty of peace. We shopped, we ate delicious food, we saw monkeys up close and personal, we hiked up beautiful mountains, we saw unforgettable places and had unforgettable experiences.” Beyond all the wonders they saw, Mr. Cornell said, what will resonate and stay with the students the longest is the experiences they shared with their Japanese host families and the students they got to know during that first week in Miyoshi. “I hope this experience motivates them to continue their study of Japanese language and culture long after they leave Harvey. But more than this, I hope this experience has given each student more self-confidence, made them curious about the world, and encouraged them to be outward-looking, international-minded young adults.” Article provided by The Harvey School. From Katonah to Japan Harvey School students study abroad A group of students from The Harvey School embarked on an international adventure in Japan. Chloe Ramsey Lavoie and Tinsley Valenti enjoy a visit to a Japanese high school class.
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Bidder Packet Due By: Monday, July 31ST, 4PM **Action Required** Auctions_Intnl2x2_Herkimer_06.23.crtr - Page 1 - Composite Columbia 10+ 26th , 9th , Monday, August 7th, 4PM www.ColumbiaCountyAuction.com By week’s end, and after some 2-1/2 hours of board appearances, developer Michael Daly had gotten: • Preliminary approval of his revised site plan for the property, now the home of Jimmy’s tavern at 156 Bedford Road; • Informal agreement on the use of town-owned land for additional parking; and, • Permission to skirt some of Bedford’s strict zoning-code restrictions. The regulatory trifecta played out a week after Gov. Kathy Hochul offered cash incentives to New York communities that encourage increased housing by cutting through red-tape barriers to development. The project won the Town Board’s enthusiastic endorsement. At its July 25 meeting, the board withheld formal action on a requested parking easement. But members clearly signaled their intention to grant it once the planning and zoning boards have completed their work. Every Town Board member praised the new housing and despite the lack of official action, Supervisor Ellen Calves told Daly, “I think you can tell how we’re going to vote [on the easement].” A night earlier, on July 24, the Planning Board had given its formal blessing to the developer’s scaled back plans for site development. Submitted to the planners in January by Daly Real Estate Investment LLC (Norwalk), the project was originally proposed as a 15-apartment building, including three affordable units. The permitting board began consideration in public in February. Over the course of some halfdozen meetings, the apartment total was cut to 13. The project retained the three affordable units, but reduced the building’s overall footprint by 1,900 square feet. After a 5-0 vote, the Planning Board chair, Deirdre CourtneyBatson, told Daly, “You have preliminary site plan approval.” Still, despite its reduced scope, the project exceeded town restrictions on square footage as well as height, both the building’s and a rear fence. It also failed to meet code requirements for parking and rear-yard setback. So, in his final town hall appearance last week, on July 27, Daly successfully asked the Zoning Board of Appeals to permit 5,223 square feet of first-floor area instead of 4,000 square feet, the code’s maximum, as well as 22.5 percent of total building coverage rather than 20 percent. The board also permitted a plan for 21 on-site parking places where 25 is mandated for a 13-unit apartment building. But the Town Board’s proposed easement, which is essentially a done deal, would provide six more spaces, for as many as 27, as well as a sidewalk. Since the rear-yard setback—9.64 feet instead of the required 30—abuts the MetroNorth railroad tracks, not a residence, the board also granted that variance. For the same reason, the ZBA approved an eight-foot rear fence, two feet higher than code. Two residents of Sunrise Avenue near its Bedford Road intersection asked the board to deny the requested variances. David Brandt said he lived so close to the apartment site that “I can see, and hear, Jimmy’s—and I accept that.” He called the proposed project “detrimental.” Tim Murphy, saying, “I’d like to preserve Katonah as it is,” worried the new development will intensify traffic on Bedford Road. And, he noted, “The first thing you’re going to see coming into Katonah is an apartment building.” But Meredith Black, a landuse lawyer, was among the ZBA members who cited distinct advantages to Bedford in approving code exceptions for this residential project over other possible uses. Black, who crafted the language for Daly’s package of variances, noted, “The community is getting a unique benefit back that isn’t readily given by a commercial or retail user.” Councilwoman Bobbi Bittker had sounded a similar theme two nights earlier as the Town Board considered Daly’s bid for the parking easement, using town-owned land along Bedford Road. That roadside swath has “been used as parking [for Jimmy’s] for all these years—and the town has been given no benefit whatsoever . . . we haven’t been given the benefit of any affordable apartments,” said Bittker, who has monitored the project’s progress through its extensive Planning Board oversight. Councilwoman Stephanie McCaine saluted Daly’s “tenacity” in his months-long regulatory journey while Councilman Tom Catoliato called the development “a great project.” Councilman Andres Castillo applauded the introduction of affordable housing in Katonah, saying he had recently bought his first home in the only part of town he could afford, Bedford Hills. Earlier this month, the governor announced a number of executive actions to address what Hochul called the state’s housing crisis, driven in large part by a severe housing shortage. Her actions included an executive order allocating more than $650 million in discretionary funding to encourage local governments to adopt a new “ProHousing Community” certification process. Hochul said that meant taking concrete steps to support more housing by streamlining permits, for instance, and rezoning. “A lot of communities, they all could do this,” she said, “and they just won’t. 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As for two household Bedford residents, the threshold is $79,000-$90,000 and under. “At this point, we have the money, and we hope it lasts several months,” said Rosemary Vorel, who is the Town of Bedford’s Senior Advocate. The process of accessing the Senior Wellness Grant Funding begins by contacting Vorel. She will send the income requirements, and if the numbers look right, the application is next. Once accepted, there are three avenues of assistance. “I’ve had frequent calls from people who need to go far out of the area for medical treatment,” said Vorel of the transportation option. With New York City a destination for more complicated interventions, the trip itself can cost $200. An ambulate is even worse. “That can cost as much as $500,” she said. Of course, local taxi and ride services also qualify. So a dated medical receipt, and similarly dated transportation receipts are required. “It’s a reimbursement,” said Vorel. The same goes for specialty/dietary equipment that doctors prescribe (in writing). For instance, a person may not be able to ingest solid food and need a blender to make do. Other forms of facilitation include food processors, food syringes and tubes. “Let me know exactly what you need,” she said. The category also takes into account actual intake. So if a senior can’t afford the diet and/or electrolyte rich drinks prescribed by their doctors, they are eligible, according to Vorel. Finally, the wellness grant has help for medical and dental durables. These include items like dentures, water pics, walkers and insulin needles. Even better, grants can make a big difference for people who require the equipment for something like home dialysis. “As long as their doctor prescribed it, as long as they put it through their insurance, and it was denied,” said Vorel. There’s a much bigger number for seniors struggling to stay in their homes. New York State grants up to $125,000 are available for single person senior households, who are at 100% of the median income ($102,800). The Housing and Action Council partnering with Habitat for Humanity, the consulting and construction funds are meant to take spare rooms and bring them up to code as Accessory Dwelling Units. Creating a rentable unit, the additional income can enable seniors to stay in their own homes. Lastly, an income less than $2248 per month can get seniors a one time $25 check to a local farmers market. A small help, but the overall need can’t be ignored. She has a number of seniors who are food and shelter insecure, and the reason is easy to identify. “Mostly, it’s because they are alone or were hit with some sort of major disability,” Vorel said. So there’s no need to remain silent, because the wellness funding will only go to waste. “It has to be used up within the year, so we’re anxious to get the ball rolling,” she concluded. Rosemary Vorel can be reached at 914- 864-3715. Information and applications for the Senior Wellness Grant can also be picked up at the Recreation and Parks Office (425 Cherry St). Medical & housing grants available to seniors TOWN OF BEDFORD bit.ly/2023SHOF or visit www. westchesterpartnership.org to download the form. If you have questions about the nomination process, contact Amanda Seebeck at AmandaS@EventsRemember. com or call 914-218-3968. This year’s Senior Citizens Hall of Fame will be held in person on Friday, Dec. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), Westchester Parks, Recreation and Conservation, and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services will be hosting this year’s celebration. Additional sponsorships and congratulatory journal ad opportunities are available. For details, visit www. westchesterpartnership.org. To learn more about the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS), call 914-813-6300 or visit www.westchestergov.com/ seniors. CROSSING FROM PAGE 2 SEE CROSSING PAGE 7
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Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: North Salem News The Somers Record Yorktown News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times Mahopac News 2 TRACKS New York State Senator Pete Harckham, together with local officials, community members and children with unique abilities, participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 7 for a new adaptive use playground at Mt. Kisco’s Leonard Park. Harckham was able to secure a $100,000 state grant for Mount Kisco in 2020 to build the playground, which will have a focus on children using a wheelchair, be ADA accessible and multisensory, universally designed and with developmentally inclusive equipment, so children of all abilities can play together. “The Mount Kisco Recreation Commission, its Recreation Department and local elected officials here all believe, as I do, that our communities are stronger when everyone has an equal opportunity to participate,” said Harckham. “With this project now completed, all children in Mount Kisco will finally have a playground they can call home, where they can create memories to last a lifetime.” “This playground will bring children together, including those with unique abilities,” said Mount Kisco Mayor Gina Picinich. “All can enjoy and have fun. We appreciate Senator Harckham’s strong support for this project, along with help from the Recreation Commission and all who supported the idea for an inclusive playground.” A large group of Mount Kisco officials and residents attended the ribbon cutting, including Mayor Picinich, Deputy Mayor Lisa Abzun, Trustee Karine Patino, Christine Dennet, chair of Recreation Commission, and Erin Heaton, chair of Leonard Park Commission Mount Kisco officials approached Harckham about grant funding last year when they decided to replace the antiquated and non-ADA compliant playground equipment in the village’s only municipal park that offers playground recreation as such. The entire projected cost of the Leonard Park playground is $300,000 and includes a new safety surface. Article courtesy of the Office of State Senator Pete Harckham. Sen. Harckham joins ribbon cutting for adaptive use playground Sen. Harckham with Mount Kisco Trustee Karine Patino, Mayor Gina Picinich and Deputy Mayor Lisa Abzun at Leonard Park in Mount Kisco. REGIONAL Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 10TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua. This year’s Festival will be the largest one yet, with 180 authors in attendance and celebrity authors Mary Pope Osborne and Alan Gratz leading the charge. Organizers look forward to introducing the community to new writers joining this year, like Alex Gino, and reconnecting with returning authors like Bryan Collier. Admission and parking are free, and the event will be held rain or shine (http://www.ccbfestival.org/). CCBF is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the WestchesterArts 2023 Arts Alive grant, given to support community-based arts and cultural projects developed by cultural groups and organizations. A message from the Lewisboro Seniors CALLING ALL SENIORS (50 +) Have you recently retired or lost a loved one? Are you looking for friendship, single, or home working? Spend a couple of hours with us! The Lewisboro Seniors are 70 strong and looking for new members. Be part of a caring, friendly organization. We welcome everyone! We have the greatest people you will ever want to meet. We have guest speakers, trips, parties (with a DJ) or you can just relax and enjoy the conversation. Once a month we also have a book club. We are a vital group of seniors with much to offer. We meet every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the South Salem Fire House off of Rt. 35. (Use back entrance.) If you don’t drive, we have a bus. We welcome all suggestions and ideas to enhance our program. Come join us and be part of a team. Please call us at 914-232-6162. CROSSING FROM PAGE 6
Opinion PAGE 8 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 2 TRACKS BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Katonah-Lewisboro Times or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Editor’s Note: Don Scott is a candidate for Bedford Town Board. All candidates on the ballot for Town Board are invited to send columns to this newspaper. Send them to [email protected]. Please keep to a 1,000-word limit. Last month I wrote about the power grab of Albany politicians, which if not vetoed by Governor Hochul or overturned by the courts on constitutional grounds, would almost ensure majority party domination of future elections as well as stifling local issues in the electoral process. The proposed law would, among other things, move all elections to even-numbered years to align with presidential and national election cycles. No need to rehash the legislation again, but it is wrongheaded. As New York seeks to drown out minority voices in the political process, it’s worth contrasting their approach to our neighbors in Connecticut. Connecticut has a long history of doing the exact opposite of what New York seeks to do. They were ahead of their time when they passed the “Minority Representation Act” in 1921. The system requires political balance on local boards and commissions in its municipalities. It’s fitting that this unique approach to local government comes from the state responsible for “the Connecticut compromise,” which broke a deadlock in the negotiations for our Constitution and set up our bicameral system of government, which ensured that the more populous states would not dominate the less populous states in our federal system. This was accomplished by creating a Senate with two representatives from each state and a House with representatives apportioned by population. The Connecticut minority representation system uses elections to seat the majority of their representatives, but they limit the number of representatives chosen by the electorate. They reserve a certain number of seats for the minority party. In a board of six, for example, two seats might be reserved for the minority party. Their system requires a minority voice in local government decisionmaking processes. According to Fair Vote, a not-for-profit seeking election reform, “The purpose behind this law is to include minority perspectives and ideas in local decision-making.” In Westchester County, the vast majority of town boards are exclusively one party and most elections are not contested. A minority party receiving 45% of the vote receives no representation on the board. As a country, we rightly embrace diversity. However, that is limited to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. Our local governance could certainly benefit from diversity of thought or political perspective. It’s important to protect ourselves from the tyranny of the majority. Multiple perspectives result in better decision-making. I learned about the benefits of the two-heads-being-better-than-one concept when I participated in some of my school board training. Each person was given a minute to study a penny and asked to draw a picture of it from memory. Results were compared. Then we came together in groups of five to collaborate on the same drawing. Not surprisingly, the groups did a much better job than any individual. Everyone noticed and remembered different things. Diverse perspectives produce better outcomes. While I am a fan of non-partisan local government, a system of guaranteed minority representation might be the next best thing. One of the wonders of our federal system is that each of our 50 states are laboratories for reform. We can learn from our reform-minded neighbors to the east. A John F. Kennedy quote making the rounds says it well, “Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past - let us accept our own responsibility for the future.” Let’s seek diversity of thought and perspective DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT “The scariest day of my life was the day Keith Moon decided he liked me.” - Joe Walsh We’ve all had people who’ve rolled through our lives like thunder, making a loud noise and then disappearing into the dark forever, leaving turmoil in their wake. Some of them we may consider friends, some we may label acquaintances, and then for others it’s just, “What the hell was that?!” I guess they are what we would call “characters.” I’ve had several characters cross my path, for good and for ill, and it was always memorable. JACK My first dorm roommate at SUNY Oswego was a guy named Jack from Brooklyn. Since I was a transfer from a two-year school, I was a junior when I arrived there. Most on my dorm floor were newbie freshmen, and that included good ol’ Jack. Jack was 18 and had hair the color of old straw, which was thin, parted in the middle, and framed his face like a motorcycle helmet. Though he ate like an offensive lineman, he was rail thin. His gray-blue eyes looked like they were hiding some kind of ancient wisdom, but trust me when I tell you he had none of that. His skin was pasty white, like parchment. His demeanor was that of a 70-year-old man with chronic health issues—always cranky and ready to ball out someone. Maybe that was because he smoked about two packs of cigarettes a day. That is not hyperbole. He really did smoke that much... and he was just 18. I, unfortunately, have these vivid and disturbing memories of him waking up early in the morning, sitting up on the edge of his bed, and rocking the room with a coughing fit heretofore never seen by the likes of man. He would heave and gag and then A tale of two friends BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMAS PAGE 9
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Though Jack lacked book smarts, he possessed a Brooklyn street charm that was irresistible to the ladies. He’d inelegantly hack up a lung right in front of them, but they still thought he was adorable. It was a headscratcher. It was especially confounding since he never had money to go on a proper date. I guess most of his budget was saved for cigarettes. He was one of those people who bought them by the carton. On Fridays, he would always try to get a party going on our dorm floor and he would go room to room soliciting funds. (Oh, hell, who am I fooling? He did it on Tuesday nights as well.) “Putting together a little soiree and we are making a beer run,” he would announce. “We are collecting for the fund. Wanna contribute? It’s five dollars apiece.” Then as we were leaving to go to the store, he’d always say to me, “Can I bum five bucks off you?” He never said, “Can I borrow five bucks?” because that would imply that he planned to pay you back. He did not. He also built a huge debt with Oswego Sub Shop. They delivered and they would take personal checks, which was their first mistake. Subs back then were like $3.50, and yet his checks would still bounce higher than a Super Ball. The shop would pin his rubber checks on the corkboard near the register and they constantly called our room looking for Jack. “I got enough checks here to sink a battleship,” is the exact quote I remember the sub shop guy telling me. I felt bad for him. Jack managed to accomplish all of this without ever attending a single class. Not one. Ever. I can’t remember what his major was, but it might have been business. But it didn’t matter. He lasted just one semester. His GPA was zero... maybe lower. He was gone in less than four months. And that was devastating because, beyond his money and hygiene issues, Jack had the best stereo on the floor and the most amazing record collection. I was going to miss those. GREG Greg was the opposite of Jack. He was not a ne’er-do-well. In fact, he was one of the smartest folks I’d ever met and maybe the best writer, too. Greg would fall into the long-term friend category; we still stay in contact via social media. He lives in the middle of Connecticut. I hadn’t seen him in 20 years, but when I was in rehab recovering from my leg surgery, he drove two hours (each way) to come to see me and bring me Chinese food. I got to know Greg because when I was managing editor at the Pawling News-Chronicle, I hired him to be a reporter. He handled the gig effortlessly and it was good to have one person on my staff I didn’t have to watch over. In fact, he elevated what the job entailed to new heights, which of course, made it impossible to replace him. Greg had all the talent and skill to be an editor or a manager. But he had no desire for that. He didn’t want to boss anybody, and he didn’t very much like being bossed. He tolerated it from me because he liked me. He basically just wanted to be left alone. I had no problem with that. That is why I was surprised when he took a job with a regional daily known for its micromanagement. His reporting was brilliant, but he didn’t last long, just as I’d predicted. A few years later, I moved to L.A., and we lost touch for a few years. Then much to my surprise and delight, he moved to L.A. too! He got a job as a medical writer, penning articles that might as well have been written in Sanskrit as far as I was concerned. Way over my head. But he had the same problems with authority there, just like everywhere else he worked. That’s why he ended up with a long and lucrative career as a freelancer. Greg has always been a contrarian. For those of us who grew up in the classic rock era, learning to play the guitar, piano, harmonica, or drums was one way to follow your dreams of stardom. Greg learned to play the trumpet. He still plays it to this very day. And he’s pretty good. He was also a world-class croquet player. I bet you didn’t know you could even be one of those. Most of us consider it a cute game you play drunkenly during a backyard barbecue. But there are professional levels of croquet with elite players competing in world tournaments. One year, Greg played in a world championship in Toronto. I have no idea how well he did. He belonged to the Beverly Hills Croquet Club and one year he invited me to the club’s open house, where members could bring in guests and introduce them to the sport. (I still feel funny calling it that.) I remember standing there on the most pristine grass I had ever seen and just soaking it all in. Growing up in a very rural and very small upstate town, I never imagined myself in such a scenario—hanging out at a swanky Beverly Hill country club, even if it was for croquet. The mallets and the wickets were different than the ones you have at home. The mallets were heavier, better built, and with cool graphics. The wickets were made from a higher grade of metal and were thicker and sturdier. Everything around you was nicer than whatever you had been around before. I spent most of the day chasing my ball because Greg kept using his ball to knock mine off course—something he could do with startling accuracy. I didn’t care. The drinks were top-notch. I’m a good writer, but Greg could write circles around me if he wanted to. At least I think he can. As I said, I can’t understand a word of his medical writing. I just assume it must be really good. When I interviewed Greg for the newspaper job, as he was leaving the office, I said, “Oh, one last question. When you are not writing and doing journalism stuff, what do you like to do with your spare time?” He thought for a moment and said simply, “Drink beer. Shoot pool.’ Then he walked out. I knew right then I would not only hire him, but we would become good friends. And he would never ask me for beer money. DUMAS FROM PAGE 8
PAGE 10 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIME 2 TRACKS Sculpture III Through Aug. 27 Three Hudson Valley sculptors, Bob Mad - den, Karen Madden and Lila Turjanski-Vil - lard, present their 3D artworks embracing structure, movement, and grace during the third annual sculpture show, Sculpture III, at Live 4 Art Gallery, located at 20 Charles Colman Blvd., in Pawling. Their works en - compass abstract and modern figurative forms in stone, metal and mixed media. Although the three artists did not col - laborate when they created their works, you can see a connection of ideas and thoughts amongst the pieces. Sometimes abstract, sometimes human form, and movement in particular are common considerations for each of these artists. The diverse range of me - diums adds an extra layer of intrigue to the exhibition as viewers can witness the results of the innovative ways in which the artists manipulate and transform these materials into stunning three-dimensional pieces. Lila Turjanski-Villard’s mixed media sculptures resonate with a unique blend of creativity, vision and technical skill. Free movement dance and sculpture have been two passions in Lila’s life since her childhood. The memories of that dance are stamped in her pieces. The themes of movement, space and communication are constantly present in her work. She likes to explore the sugges - tions of bodies in communication, in move - ment and in rhythm with space. Lila trans - lates emotions and narratives into her work. For her, the completion of a piece is in the interpretation of the viewer once it becomes independent of her creative process. Bob Madden is a master stone sculptor whose creations inspire awe. He uses tradi - tional tools of hammer and chisel to trans - form stone from a cold inanimate mate - rial into an engaging shape and form with stories to tell. The subtle nuances of shape and texture contain clues to the inspiration for the piece, but full appreciation of the work comes over time as his works undergo the process of metamorphosis in changing light and shadows. Karen Madden’s sculptural medium is steel. She works the metal into graceful shapes and delicate curves and a sion with color and her works comes from late the metal into fo flect an abstract idea the twists and turns ability to infuse dep she uses the shapes s and eye-catching co are visually captivatin The annual sculpt a signature event to the Live 4 Art Galle contemporary venue setting to display the art. Its open layout a ate an immersive an for visitors, allowing the intricate details an sculpture. For the lo 25% of all sales will b Sculpture III will p.m.), Saturday (11 a (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) an For more information, rockandasoftplace.com rockandasoftplace.com Bug Energ EXPLORING FASHI (BUT MOSTLY BUG Inspired by vintag and nature, these wo of the macabre and c ality. Jean Basiletti is who has created a co this signature style in Savannah College o exhibition also featur created in Lacoste, F ied art in 2022. Eac Jean’s interaction wit knowledge she gaine and through a lens of The exhibition als signs by Sophie Sc from Denver, Colo. each other at SCAD ing side by side as a Art amon IMAGE COURTESY OF ROCK AND SOFT PLACE STUDIO “Praying Mantis” by Jean Basiletti Creativity on display IMAGES COURTESY OF JEAN BASILETTI
ES – THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PAGE 11 adds depth and dimen - texture. Inspiration for m the drive to manipu - orms that ultimately re - a that presents itself in of the metal. With the pth into her sculptures, she coaxes the steel into olors. Karen’s sculptures ng and engaging. ture show has become showcase sculptures at ery. It is a spacious and e, providing the perfect ese captivating works of and natural lighting cre - nd engaging experience them to fully appreciate nd unique forms of each ove of art and animals, be donated to the SPCA. be open Friday (2 - 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Sunday nd by appointment. , contact raspstudio@ or visit www. gy Art Show ION AND SCIENCE GS) ge scientific illustration orks explore the beauty cause you to question re - s a local artist/illustrator ollection of works with n her last semester at the of Art and Design. The res some of the work she France, where she stud - ch work tells a story of th nature and shows the d through her own eyes, f impossible science. so features fashion de - ott, a fashion designer Sophie and Jean met D, and have been grow - artists since 2019. Some of Sophie’s recent projects and those featured in the show utilize vintage upholstery fabric, linen top sheet, and decommissioned tent material. Her goals as a designer are to focus on sustainability while creating clothes that are out of the box, and made for people who want to stand out. The opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 5, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at Studio Around The Corner, located at 67 Main St, Suite 101, in Brewster, and will include snacks and refreshments and wine, as well as musical mixes by Daniel Basiletti. Admission is free! Jean will also have prints of her art - work for sale. Guests are invited to interact with the artwork. The gallery will be open from nooon to 2 p.m. every Saturday in Au - gust. For more information on this and other Cultural Arts Coalition events, visit www. CulturalArtsCo.com, call 845-363-8330, or email [email protected] Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival to celebrate 10th Anniversary Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua. This year’s festival will be the largest one yet, with 180 au - thors in attendance and celebrity authors Mary Pope Osborne and Alan Gratz lead - ing the charge. Organizers look forward to introducing the community to new writers joining this year, like Alex Gino, and recon - necting with returning authors like Bryan Collier. Admission and parking are free, and the event will be held rain or shine. CCBF is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the WestchesterArts 2023 Arts Alive grant, given to support community-based arts and cultural projects developed by cultural groups and organizations. For more information, visit www.ccbfestival. org. tists ong us! Shirt and pants by Sophie Scott ”The Fly” by Jean Basiletti throughout the region
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I started by being bored at home, then I thought let me try the Lewisboro Seniors. The greatest decision I made. The first couple of weeks were hard because I didn’t know anyone, but I was willing to give it a chance. After a couple of weeks I met Dan Sant. At the time, he was 94 years old. He told us about many war stories and they were told in such a way you felt you were there. He told us about his dating life when he was young and how he was dating two women but had to break one of the women’s hearts, because as you may have guessed, he met the love of his life, his wife Frances Lopresti, whom he cared for when she had Alzheimer’s. Dan and his wife have two lovely, caring daughters, Annamarie Sant and Frances Downs. Thanks for sharing your dad with us at the Lewisboro Seniors. What we can all learn from Dan is you have to try to enjoy life every day. Be thankful for being alive. He had the greatest attitude. A month before he passed away at the youthful age of 96, he was on the dance floor dancing. He said he was thankful for each and every day. Age is a feeling, not a number. At 96, Dan had more life in him than a 20-year-old. One of his many talents was playing the harmonica. He could play show tunes, music from the 30s, 40s and everything before and after. He also played the national anthem at our Lewisboro Senior meetings. Dan was one-of-a-kind. He could never be replaced. When it was exercise time, Dan yelled to everyone “It’s Resurrection Time.” I can still hear him yelling that to everyone. Dan, from all of your friends at the Lewisboro Seniors, we will always have you in our hearts and in our mind. We are all so much wiser by having met you. Rest in Peace. And for those of you out there, thinking, why join the Lewisboro Seniors? This is why. You make life long friends. -Gail M. Kraljevic and Sr. Adult Director Pam Veith Lewisboro Seniors Mondaire Jones better choice than Gereghty to defeat Lawler Dear Editor, It was encouraging to read that former Democrat U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones has decided to reclaim his seat in our 17th Congressional District from current Rockland County Republican Rep. Mike Lawler (“Mondaire Jones announces Congressional bid,” July 27, Page 6). Before he was unfairly redistricted out in 2022, Jones had an outstanding record of accomplishment as a Westchester congressman, having been named the most legislatively active freshman in Congress. So far Jones has earned the endorsements of over 100 Democrat officials and political organizations across the district and is leading in early polling, thanks to an extensive network of supporters throughout Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties. He’s well positioned and most qualified to defeat Rep. Lawler, who, based on his constant attacks aimed solely at Jones, prefers Jones’ principal Democrat primary opponent, Liz Gereghty, because he knows she cannot defeat him. It’s quite a leap for a former school board member with no legislative experience, deep political campaign expertise or established base to defeat a powerful incumbent congressman. Gereghty should be proud that her sister is the governor of Michigan, but there’s no transitive property there that applies to the Democrat congressional primary in NY 17. After all, if you were being sued and I told you my sister was an attorney, would that make me qualified to defend you in court? For Democrats who want to replace Lawler’s MAGA voting record with an experienced, moderate progressive who has always stood up for the community, Mondaire Jones is clearly the most effective choice. -Lloyd Trufelman Katonah Gina Arena rated antichoice by local abortionrights PAC Dear Editor, In regard to Republican Gina Arena’s announcement that she is yet again running against current Democrat State Senator Pete Harckham of District 40 in 2024, I couldn’t help but notice that nowhere in the word salad of Republican talking points uttered by Arena in her June 30 speech was there a single mention of her position on abortion rights in New York State (“Arena launches Senate bid,” July 20, Page 7). I also cannot help but recall that when Arena previously ran against Harckham in 2022, in a League of Women Voters forum featuring Harckham and Arena, she was unwilling or unable to directly answer the question: “Will you vote to protect the right to abortion as it currently exists in New York?” Moreover, the Westchester Coalition for Legal Abortion (WCLA) PAC “Choice Matters” previously rated Arena as “Anti-Choice.” In contrast, Harckham was endorsed by Choice Matters. Voters who deem abortion rights to be an important issue in the 40th District State Senate election in 2024 should be aware of this difference. -Lou Sorell Katonah LETTERS
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Check-in begins at 11 a.m., signings and meetand-greet are from noon to 3 p.m. As the Fonz might say, “Be there or be square… Heyyy.” My fellow Sons of American Legion Post 1575 Katonah presents our innaugural car show on Aug. 13 at John Jay Homestead. This fun filled family event is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with food, raffles, a 50/50 and music. Registration will start at 9 a.m., with a $20 fee. Rain date is Aug. 20. A shout out and thank you to St. Luke’s Katonah for opening its refreshed playground yard every day of the week to the public. Children may play on the equipment or anyone may come in and sit on the benches. This event on Aug. 24 at the Katonah Library sounds interesting: Join Librarian Kim to talk about “Banned Books.” They are reading from a list of the most challenged books in 2022. Banned books can teach valuable lessons about identity, tolerance and another person’s perspective. They meet every fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Books are provided by the library. The Community Center of Northern Westchester is asking for your help to donate pre-filled bags of brand-new school supplies again this year. They anticipate that almost 2,000 children will be relying on our support. If you would pledge to fill a number of bags (even one bag will be a help), you will be playing a big role in helping them to ensure that they have enough school supplies for everyone who needs our help. School supply bags with age-appropriate lists inside are available at the Community Center for pickup during regular hours and they ask that they be filled and dropped off by Aug. 5. The Paramount Hudson Valley Theater has some fun shows set for August. On Aug. 5, Yacht Rock Gold takes the stage singing all your favorite hits from the late 1970s to early 1980s to new generations of music fans. Then get some laughs from iconic comedian Paula Poundstone, who is known for her smart, observational humor and legendary spontaneous wit. Both shows start at 8 p.m. I can’t believe 2023 is already half over. It really is time to just sit back and enjoy all the wonderful things we have up here in Northern Westchester. With all the hustle and bustle we have going on, it’s always important to stop and remember all the great friends and family you have… see you soon. News & Notes in Westchester County MARK JEFFERS NEWS & NOTES Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and opeds are not necessarily those of the 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. 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Sports THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 15 BY WES ADAMS CONTRIBUTING WRITER There’s no better time than the dog days of summer to do something that benefits other members of the dog family at the Wolf Conservation Center of South Salem. To inspire you to drag your tail off the couch and get moving through this heat and humidity, join the growing pack of runners, walkers, and bikers from around the world and around your neighborhood participating in August’s month-long Run Like a Wolf challenge. The annual challenge raises money to support the organization’s critical work to preserve and protect a keystone species that was once populous across North America. Funds support the center’s educational programming, research, advocacy, and recovery efforts on behalf of Mexican gray wolves and red wolves. The race’s on-foot category challenges walkers, runners, and hikers to complete 100 miles in 31 days, while riders in the bike category are going for 200 miles. “There’s no minimum age to sign up,” said Patrice Capobianchi, Donor Relations Manager at WCC. “So, it’s a great way to get the whole family together to enjoy the outdoors.” Now in its third year, the challenge remains a virtual event. This DIY-friendly format allows participants at home or on vacation total flexibility to complete their mileage any way they want. And flexibility is key. In 2020, Brian Marschhauser (former Halston Media editor) reported that his plan to log the hundred miles with a 5K (3.1 miles) a day quickly went off the rails in the very first week as he found himself preferring to vary mileage from day to day. “Some days I just wanted to stay home, lay down, and take a break,” said Marschhauser. “But I knew that missing a day would only make me fall further behind. So, I put on my running clothes and went outside—day after day after day.” In the end he ran closer to 70 miles, and hiked and walked another 30 with his wife and dog. Another advantage to the virtual nature of the event is that supporters of the WCC can participate from anywhere on the globe. According to Capobianchi, “While we imagine many of our fellow international wolf lovers and advocates would be nothing short of enthusiastic to join us for a local run here in New York, we know this would be nearly impossible to achieve. Instead, our virtual run lets people compete anywhere and at any time during the month of August.” For the second year, race organizers will partner with the University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project to once again bring a wild wolf into the fold. This year racers can track their daily mileage against that of B2L, a GPS-collared wolf living in northern Minnesota within Voyageurs National Park. B2L is a wolf frequently on the move and has been known to travel up to thirty miles in a single day. Or not: Race organizers report that last year’s Voyageurs wolf partner wandered into a tasty blueberry patch, which slowed him down for a few days. Typically, the event hosts over 1,000 participants across both the run and bike categories. So far, participants from 37 states and 14 countries have signed up. And not all participants are human. “We always welcome animals to compete alongside their human counterparts, and some of the animals that have previously competed have signed up once again,” said the WCC’s Capobianchi. Reflecting wolves’ preference for living and running in packs, the Run Like a Wolf challenge allows runners, walkers, and riders to participate as part of a team. There are three different types of teams that participants can create or join: relay, social, or corporate teams. Individuals in groups of up to three can band together and split the 100 or 200 miles between them, like a relay race. In social and corporate teams, all participants are required to complete each category’s full mileage, but there’s no limit to team size. WCC organizers offer a bonus to teams of 10 or more of $10 off the registration fee for each member. This year Run Like a Wolf is partnering with LOWA Boots and Thule to award prizes to top finishers in speed, mileage, and fundraising. These top finishers will be asked to provide proof of their accomplishments from their preferred fitness tracking application, such as Strava, Fitbit, etc. Organizers will also host a raffle for challenge fundraisers, as well as a product giveaway across each of our social media platforms for users who post and use the hashtag #RunLikeaWolf. Like last year, each registrant will have the ability to join a wolf pack (Alawa, Nikai, Trumpet, or Lava), and the pack with the highest mileage will be invited to a private virtual program with Wolf Conservation Center staff (of both the two- and four-legged varieties). All participants who complete the challenge will receive a custom woodcut medal from Raven Tree Works, a creative duo local to South Salem. Held during these hazy, lazy weeks when Sirius, the Dog Star, is rising and setting with the sun, how effective a fundraiser is this event for fellow members of the family Canidae? Last year, 969 challengers from 36 countries participated. And during the race, $60,000 was raised and 85,000 miles were logged. To register, and to find more information, visit the event’s website: nywolf.org/run-like-awolf-2023. Run for the Wolves Wolf Conservation Center to stage virtual fundraiser this August This year participants can compare their daily mileage to that of B2L, a GPS-collared wolf living in northern Minnesota within Voyageurs National Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF WCC THE RUNAROUND
PAGE 16 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES LEISURE THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Indicates tire pressure 4. Request 7. Clairvoyance 10. 007’s creator 11. Adult male 12. Scandinavian god of battle 13. Cloths spread on a coffin 15. Breeze through 16. Ladyfish genus 19. It’s good to take them 21. Noble-governed territory 23. Members of U.S. Navy 24. Card game resembling rummy 25. Affected by injury 26. Member of a Semitic people 27. Left 30. Woman’s cloak 34. S. American plant 35. Prohibit 36. Offense 41. Dish soap brand 45. Ottoman military commanders 46. Ancient Greek City 47. Makes unhappy 50. Discuss again 54. Medical instrument 55. Promote 56. A beloved carb 57. Tag the base runner to get him out 59. Prehistoric people 60. Large African antelope 61. Vehicle 62. Georgia rockers 63. Scientific instrument (abbr.) 64. A major division of g eological time 65. Attempt CLUES DOWN 1. Plant of the nettle family 2. Fit to be sold 3. Rather 4. Collected 5. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 6. Patella 7. Ageless 8. Lists of course requirements 9. Pokes at 13. TV network 14. They __ 17. Cooking hardware 18. U.S. Army title 20. Iron-containing compound 22. Swiss river (alt. spelling) 27. Former French coin 28. Electronic countermeasures 29. Taxi 31. Helps little firms 32. Woeful 33. Midway between northeast and east 37. Glowing 38. Tasks which should be done 39. An informal body of friends 40. Intrinsic nature 41. Neural structures 42. Brews 43. Where ships unload cargo 44. Singer 47. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 48. Southwest Scotland town 49. Most worthless parts 51. Viscous 52. Put to work 53. Old world, new 58. Swiss river Bananas are a versatile fruit that can be eaten right off the bunch or utilized in a bevy of recipes. Despite being characterized as the first “superfood” endorsed by the American Medical Association in the early 20th century, bananas are avoided by some people. Some claim that bananas make people gain weight or develop constipation, but many medical organizations point to the nutritional benefits of bananas, which contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese. A banana’s flavor starts out as mildly sweet and gains more sweetness as it ripens. Very ripe bananas, or those that have brown speckled skins, don’t need to be discarded. They make perfect additions to baked goods, notably banana bread. Before tossing out brown bananas, consider this recipe for “Chocolate Chip Banana Bread” courtesy of Jenna Barnard and the Butternut Bakery Blog. Transform bananas into a moist dessert Preheat your oven to 325 F and grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugars until you reach a pastelike consistency. This may take some vigorous whisking for a minute or two. You can either use a whisk or an electric mixer with the paddle attachment. Add in your mashed bananas followed by the eggs, yogurt and vanilla. Once all of your wet ingredients are mixed together, fold in the dry ingredients. Then, fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if you like. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let it cool completely before removing from the pan. Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 1 loaf 1-1/2 cups ripe and mashed banana (3 to 4 medium bananas), measured 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt (sour cream also works) 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips, plus a handful more for sprinkling on top
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You may want to calculate your business’ value three to five years before your planned exit. You could do this on your own, but it’s typically advantageous to use professional valuation services. If you’re gifting or selling your business to family members, selling it to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) or settling an estate, you’ll need to get a more formal qualified appraisal to meet IRS standards. • How can you close the gap between what you need and what your business is worth? The amount you need from the sale of your business to support your retirement goals may be more than what your business is actually worth. To help close this gap, you could try to boost your business’s profits through the usual means, such as introducing new products, raising prices or cutting costs. But you might also try to lower the amount you need from the sale by working longer, reducing your personal spending and saving more outside the business. • Who will take over your business? When planning for a successor for your business, you have several choices, including selling to a family member or an outside buyer. Going public or liquidating the business are also options. These are distinct paths, but depending on your circumstances, one might be more appropriate for you than another. To cite just one factor, if you don’t have an obvious choice for a family member to take over the business, you might have to consider other buyers. In any case, you’ll need to explore all the economic and personal factors involved in the choice of successor. Who can help you with your exit strategy? Exiting a business can be complex. To ensure you’re making the right moves for your overall financial and family situations, you may want to build an exit strategy team, possibly consisting of your financial, legal and tax advisors. You may also need to enlist the services of a commercial banker and a business evaluation expert. Each of these professionals can bring a different area of expertise to your exit decisions, and together they can help address all the issues related to your exit strategy. Exiting your business will take a lot of planning and decisions — but if it’s done right, it can be worth the effort. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Financial Advisor, Judi McAnaw, a resident of Katonah. She has an office at 200 Business Park Drive, Suite 107, in Armonk. Judi can be reached at 914-669-5329. How will you exit your business? When planning for a successor for your business, you have several choices, including selling to a family member or an outside buyer.’ -Judi McAnaw Edward Jones Financial Advisor JUDI MCANAW GUEST CORNER
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