North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 49 Thursday, February 16, 2023 BALANCED ROCK 4 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEGAL NOTICES 23 LEISURE 19 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 NSHS alum and part of the rst all-female team of U.S. Navy pilots to make a yover at the Super Bowl! SHOUT OUT TO LT. MARGARET DENTE Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Tigers track traveled to e Armory on Feb. 8 for the Class C Championships, with a number of runners clocking in impressive personal best times. Read more on page 17! Run for it! Jack Fryer and Connor Quadrini running in the 1600M. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER A whole lotta love has come through its doors over the past nine months, but apparently not enough foot tra c to keep Daniel’s on June nancially a oat. “It’s about money,” explained owner Daniel Pereira last week after announcing on social media that the well-reviewed North Salem café would be closing its doors for good on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Pereira, who with Je ery Albanesi co-owns a specialty food store a little over a mile away on Route 116 (Titicus Road), opened Daniel’s last May in the hopes of providing the community with co ee, breakfast, and lunch. e former biz, e Market at Union Square, is a cozy place to grab fancy groceries such as French yogurt, curried chicken salad, imported prosciutto, asparagus frittatas, and freshly baked goodies such as chocolate chip walnut cookies and gluten-free cakes. It opened in 2017. ere simply wasn’t enough room in the historic 1800s building for a full kitchen, so when a 3,000-square-foot space – previously occupied by a pizzeria – became available, Pereira jumped at the chance. Because it was right in “the heart of North Salem” – at the intersection of June Road and Route 116 and next to the town’s only bank and post o ce – he felt the new location “had great potential.” “If I hadn’t, obviously, I wouldn’t have chosen it,” said Pereira, a native of Brazil and a self-professed lover of “good food.” He sunk a pile into renovations and created a comfortable spot for folks to relax with their coffee or enjoy a light meal. To make the place his, Pereira changed the oors, lighting, and counters, installed new restrooms, freshened up the paint, and invested in a topof-the-line co ee machine. Daniel’s was opened in late May 2022 and o ered everything from avocado toast to fried chicken. Its motto? “Nothing but love comes through these doors.” Pereira had it emblazoned on tshirts, tote bags, and co ee mugs. In an apparent last-ditch e ort to keep going, Daniel’s announced in January that it was expanding its menu and would be open until 8 p.m. for dinner. Pereira told North Salem News last week that despite the café’s popularity with locals and also with commuters from Putnam County and nearby Connecticut, it wasn’t pulling in enough funds to keep the dream a reality. What will replace Daniel’s is anyone’s guess at this point. e good news is that e Market at Union Hall will carry on Pereira and Albanesi’s mission of providing the community with gourmet salads and soups, farmfresh produce, artisan ice cream, organic co ee, and signature homemade sweets. (Pereira spent 15 years in the organic food industry, so he really knows his onions.) An extra added treat is the market’s Balanced Rock Shop, which o ers North Salem-themed gift items and is named after the town’s famed roadside oddity, a ginormous glacial erratic (aka big old boulder) carried here during the Ice Age. e charming venue has outdoor seating and is a known haven for tired and hungry hikers coming from two nearby nature preserves. GOOD TO KNOW e Market at Union Hall is located at 2 Keeler Lane (o Route 116 or Titicus Road). For more information, call (914) 485-1555 or check out its Facebook page. The kitchen is closed Daniel’s on June shuts down Art & Poery Classes! Workshops Classes Gifts & More 621 Route 22, Croton Falls, NY (914) - 617 - 8541
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Amid pleasures and places though we may roam, BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e continued discussion on hiring an additional School Resource O cer (SRO) for the North Salem School District took precedence after the Board of Education’s 4 - 3 vote on Nov. 16 against authorizing the transfer from unassigned fund balance for a spring o cer contract with the county. Before the focal point of the meeting, however, the board approved the terms of a side agreement with the North Salem Teachers Association to provide an additional district-wide per diem psychologist, using 45K of Covid monies, for student social/ emotional support, with the contract lasting until next June. “What this will do is allow us to put proactive measures in place,” said Adam VanDerStuyf, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services. Soon after, tensions rose amid discussion on the SRO fund balance fund transfer ($97,258), stemming from Superintendent Ken Freeston’s announcement on Oct. 26 of a verbal agreement between the district’s attorney and the county’s legal department on a contract for next spring. Trustee Brandy Keenan read a letter containing her grievances, citing the Jun. 15 vote that indicated the hiring as, “A moment of dysfunction we have not recovered from.” Although she voted “yes” at the time, Keenan said that she felt “blindsided” because she did not have enough time to research and gather more information for the vote, leading to a 4 - 3 result in favor of the resolution. Keenan cited numerous studies demonstrating that SROs do not signi cantly impact the prevention of school shootings, while also highlighting the need for a bigger focus on student mental health and investment into lacking resources and facilities. She concluded that if an SRO is hired, it should be through the budget starting the 2023-2024 school year. “I know I am not comparing apples to apples, but what I am talking about is who decides what deserves a break in procedure, the bending of the rules, what is the rubric. I feel we need to bring back an adherence to policy and procedure, and nd an additional SRO through the budget, not like this,” she said. Paul Giamundo, the trustee Board of Education votes ‘no’ on SRO SEE BOE PAGE 21 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 39 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 18 LEISURE 14 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 6 SPORTS 12 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Boys Basketball Preview pg 13 TIGERS PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e North Salem community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Nov. 30 Board of Education meeting following the prior meeting’s 4-2 vote against the authorization to transfer $97,258 from unassigned fund balances to cover the cost of a second school resource of- cer (SRO) for the district. Parent Matt DeRose took issue with Trustee Brandy Keenan’s letter at the last meeting pushing against the hiring. She questioned the e ectiveness of the o cer and the nancial implications of transferring funds, wanting to focus more on mental health initiatives. Believing she was “disparaging the qualities and impact school resource o cers have on our students,” he stated, “having one o - cer at each campus would expedite professionalism and continuity in an emergency response.” Je Carpenter seconded DeRose’s perspective, wanting members who voted “no” to reconsider their position. “ ese bene ts overwhelmingly outweigh any Googled negatives that you found to t your narrative,” he said. “It’s the time to do what your residents are asking you to do.” Not convinced the board is doing all they can to prevent a school shooting, Carpenter emphasized the need to get the SRO rst and then build safety parameters around them. “I fear you may open yourselves up for potential litigation,” he added. Carol Hughes took the stage next to express more foundational concerns about the board. Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their current position. “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you ignore the process,” she said. While a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive threat assessment system. Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote HThe holidays are upon us! As the community gets into the spirit of the season, a bit of holiday magic can already be found at Lumagica at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard. See more photos on page 10! oliday magic 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 Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. 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Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their cur- “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you igWhile a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 40 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 21 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Tigers Take O pg 18 TRACK Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN H. HOUGHTON BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Are coyotes getting too close for comfort? e question is a timely one in light of the fact that two residents of nearby North Salem recently had a scary encounter with one of the North American canines. One of the women was bitten -- and her walking companion nearly was -- by what was probably a rabid coyote. It ed after the attack and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal, so if one is spotted during the day, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong. ey are most active at dawn or dusk. However, it is a wild creature and normally gives folks a wide berth. Beware if it seems to have no fear of humans. Other signs of rabies include appearing disoriented or excessively wobbly. Because they are explorers, opportunists, and can cope, if not thrive, in almost any environment – including cities -- coyotes can be found in every state in America, except Hawaii. Coyotes may look doglike, sometimes display doglike behaviors, and even have a bit of dog DNA in them, but they are de - nitely not the domesticated type and should be respected for the wild creatures they are, according to Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library last week hosted Goin’s “Coexisting With Coyotes,” a live webinar jam-packed with scientific information and myth-busting revelations. It aimed to demystify coyotes and clear up common misconceptions. “We don’t want people to be fearful about being outdoors,” Goin explained. SOME BASICS e adult eastern coyote is four to ve feet from snout to tail and weighs between 20 to 45 pounds. Its coat can be tawny brown, with some black or grey fur. Its ears are large and pointy, its tail u y and carried straight down, and its legs are long. Comparatively, house cats generally tip the scales at between eight to 10 pounds; the average Labrador Retriever weighs between 55 to 80 pounds, and the gray wolf between 70 to 145 if male and between 60 to 100 if female. COYOTE CUISINE While classi ed as carnivores, coyotes have a more omnivorous diet. eir favorite chow consists of mice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits, but they’ll munch on fruits and veggies and won’t turn up their noses at human garbage. ey do scavenge for venison but don’t take deer down unless they’re wounded or weak. ey eat fawns. Cats are on the menu too, so Goin advises keeping them indoors “where there are no coyotes.” COYOTE CONVERSATION ey mark their territory, or advertise their mating status, by leaving a scent. 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Thursday, February 16, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER When asked to picture what life might be like for them when they’re 40 a cohort of creative kids let it all hang out. On a mural that is. One who loves animals painted a cat. Another who was thinking about becoming a criminal investigator, the scales of justice. ere was also a hammerhead shark, an origami crane, a camera, a ladybug, sh, a pair of glasses, some playing cards, computer game controls, dangly earrings, a drafting compass, and a comfy pillow. ey all symbolized objects that might still have purpose and meaning when they hit middle age. e results of all this artistic activity can be seen at the Katonah Museum of Art, which is currently marking the 40th anniversary of its annual Young Artists exhibit. e 2023 show opened on Sunday, Feb. 5, and will run through Sunday, Feb. 26. It features works done by high school seniors from public and private schools throughout the region. For the museum, this kind of access and education is at the heart of its mission. Besides having their works in the show, youngsters also get to learn important aspects of mounting a museum exhibition. e rst was a graphic design workshop where 34 students and their educators created the invitation and promotional postcard. e exhibit has been “part of the fabric of the museum for a very, very long time,” said Margaret Adasko, its curator of education. ere were 355 artists from 44 schools from four counties – Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Fair eld – represented in this go-round. Seventy kids helped out on installation day, some of whom had never held a hammer before. More than 700 folks attended the opening, she said, calling it “a festive event.” e museum sees the Young Artists show as one of its highlights. “Students work together to make it a success,” Adasko said, adding: “It’s almost like a community of artists forming every year.” Leading the teen muralists on Monday, Jan. 30 was Croton Falls artist and entrepreneur Tom Christopher, who was bowled over by their enthusiasm. He had set them working on sketches the weekend before and the second the paint tarp hit the ground, they were o and running. “ e tempo the kids kept up was just amazing. ey were really drilled in,” he said. Over swatches of brilliant color on a 9-foot by 20-foot wall, they used black paint to depict their totem objects. ey worked so swiftly that it was almost like watching someone “do gra ti in the middle of the night. You have to get it up there before the next car comes,” Christopher joked last week. It took the kids about ve hours to produce a true work of art. “It was stunningly fun,” recalled Christopher, who said watching these edgling creatives at work renewed his faith in the future of the art world. Quoting Pablo Picasso, the painter noted: “Every child is an artist. e problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” See you in 2046! Katonah Museum of Art presents Young Artists exhibit Mosaic Croton Falls artist Tom Christopher working with the teen muralists. The 2023 Young Artists exhibit runs through Feb. 26. The Katonah Museum of Art is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its annual Young Artists exhibit. PHOTOS COURTESY OF KMA
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North Salem Lions Club EASTER BASKET DRIVEBY Saturday, April 1, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. In lieu of the Easter egg hunt at PQ Elementary School, the North Salem Lions Club is hosting an alternative event at the North Salem Town Hall Campus for town and school district families. e North Salem Lion and Easter Bunny will gift each child with an Easter basket. Please be sure to register in advance so your child will not be disappointed - once the time slots are lled, registration will close. Registration opens on March 1. To register, visit northsalemny.org/recreation Town of North Salem ASSESSMENT CLERK POSITION AVAILABLE e Town of North Salem is seeking a computer literate, people-oriented individual for a position as a part-time Assessment Clerk. e candidate will perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties for the Assessor. Computer literacy is a must. A detailed job description can be found on the town website at www.northsalemny. org/home/news/employmentopportunity-0. Please send resume and cover letter to Janine Kourakos at jk[email protected] by Friday, Feb. 24. North Salem Town Board REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 p.m. e North Salem Town Board will hold their regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall loacted at 66 June Road, North Salem, and via Zoom as allowed by New York State. All meetings are subject to rescheduling upon adequate notice, as circumstances require. North Salem Open Land Foundation www.nsolf.org VOLUNTEER DAY AT BAXTER PRESERVE Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Organizers supply the needed tools and training, you bring the can-do attitude. Everyone will be working to clear vines and invasive plants from trees at Hay eld on Keeler Preserve. No experience is necessary. VINE CUTTING AT WEIL PRESERVE Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join Executive Director John Baker to help clear vines and invasive plants at Weil Preserve. Please bring your own garden/ work gloves and wear sturdy shoes. Black History Month Celebration Saturday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. e North Salem Republican Town Committee, along with e Westchester Republican County Committee cordially invite you to a free community event in celebration of Black History Month. e event will feature guest speaker Jim Coleman, a Fortune 500 executive, economic developer, author, investor, and farmer. Mr. Coleman will recount his family’s story of slavery, freedom, a mother’s love, and economic empowerment - straight from his family’s history book. A powerful presentation for all ages. Refreshments will be served. To be held at Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem. For more info or to RSVP, email northsalemrepublicans@ gmail.com North Salem Recreation Dept Programming Online Registration: www. northsalemny.org/recreation Questions? 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MONTENEGRO-LEE ~ Director CLARK ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE Somers resident Lyn Liao Butler never thought of herself as a writer of thrillers. Her rst two novels “ e Tiger Moms Tale” (Berkley, 2021) and “Red read of Fate” (Berkley, 2022) were considered “book club” ction. But somewhere along the line, the writing for her third book took a distinctive turn. In “Someone Else’s Life” ( omas & Mercer, paperback original, 2023), which hit bookstores on Feb. 1, Butler’s debut psychological thriller explores some dark yet all too familiar human emotions of jealousy and selfdoubt, and how they can sometimes consume us and the ones we love. e story is told through the lens of complex characters, including the protagonist Annie Lin, who has just moved with her husband and young son to Kauai, Hawaii to start over after a series of tragedies and unexpected events that unsettled their comfortable lives. Palm trees, mai tais, peace and quiet— Annie should be at ease, safe in her new Kauai home. But the calm doesn’t last long…soon enough items from Annie’s past start turning up and her strength and love for her family are tested harder than she ever expected. at the story takes place in Kauai is not due to some random muse of the author—Butler and her family own a home there, where they spend several months each year. She knows the town well. Butler was born in Taiwan and moved to the U.S. when she was seven. Before becoming an author, she was a professional ballet and modern dancer and is still a personal trainer and tness and yoga instructor. She and her husband, a New York City reman, have a young son, as well as three dachshunds. Butler is an avid animal lover who fosters dogs and volunteers with rescues. “We moved all over the U.S. – we moved to Pleasantville, where I went to middle school, then New York City, and then I got married and we moved to Somers,” she said last week from her home in Kauai. “For our honeymoon, we came here and just loved it so much. We came back twice a year. And during the pandemic, we lived here. at was the best decision. ere was no COVID here and the beaches were empty. My son got to play with other kids.” It was actually the pandemic that was at the root cause of why her third novel started to bend genres and morph into a psychological thriller. “I wrote during the pandemic,” Butler said. “And I also homeschooled my son, which was the worst decision we ever made. At one point my son came to me and said he wanted to re me. It put me in a stabby mood and I started killing o characters. And I added a stalker. My agent was like, ‘you wrote a thriller,’ and sold it with just three chapters and a synopsis. I had about two and a half weeks to turn it into a thriller.” Butler spent those weeks in Kauai to soak up the atmosphere. “I knew I wanted to set my third book in Kauai but because of the pandemic, I couldn’t go to do research,” she recalled. “At the end of 2020, when we realized we might very well be sheltering at home again for the winter in New York, on a whim, we decided to go live in Kauai for two months. We spent February and March of 2021 in Kauai, where I was able to nalize the book. I went back in November 2021 by myself, and now it’s turned into a tradition to go to Kauai twice a year.” Butler said now that she is a bona de thriller novelist, she may continue with the genre for a while. “I have always liked psychological thrillers, and I loved [the TV show] ‘Criminal Minds,’” she said. “I think part of my head has always been fascinated with the dark things people do. My computer search is things like, what of poison is undetectable.” With “Someone Else’s Life” of- cially in bookstores and online retailers, Butler is nearly ready to introduce her fourth book, one that was meant to be a thriller right from the start. is story takes place in her hometown of Lincolndale, although the name has been changed. And its plot was inspired by real events in her life. “We are doing the development edits right now,” Butler said. “Apparently, I am a thriller writer now. Although I did self-publish a romcom between the two thrillers just to cleanse the palate.” It was Butler’s love for fostering shelter dogs that inspire the plot of the upcoming but set to be released next year. “My very rst dog, Pinot, died Lyn Liao Butler enters ‘Someone Else’s Life’ Local novelist’s new book designed to thrill and chill SEE BUTLER PAGE 7
Thursday, February 16, 2023 North Salem News – Page 7 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 What steps have you taken to protect your life savings from the cost of long term care? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 right before the pandemic hit. I knew then that 2020 was going to be a bad year,” she said. “We still had another dachshund, and she was lonely without Pinot so when we were stuck at home, we decided to foster dogs. We’ve since fostered 18 dogs, and only foster failed twice, and now have three dogs. When we lived in Kauai, I volunteered at the Kauai Humane Society and have volunteered there every time I’m there. I knew rescue dogs were going to play an important part in the book. In the upcoming novel, the main characters are a couple who foster shelter dogs. A couple arrives at the house to adopt a dog and befriend the young daughter who lives there. e couple seemed friendly enough until... well, it’s a psychological thriller. One of the themes that run through all of Butler’s novels, regardless of genre, is upended lives. at’s not a coincidence. “My own life imploded in 2013 when a few major traumatic events all occurred in the same year,” she said. “What followed was many years of trying to pick up my life and myself. I wanted to show anyone else who may be going through something traumatic that life can get better, even if it doesn’t take a stalker to show you that. at life can go on and be good even after you think you’ve lost everything.” e reviews for “Someone Else’s Life” have been positive Eliza Jane Brazier, author of “If I Disappear,” said, “Chilling from page one, ‘Someone Else’s Life’ is an unputdownable descent into two women’s parallel lives. With genuine jaw-dropping twists and enough seeds of doubt to populate a very wicked garden, Butler’s debut thriller is a breath of fresh Kauai air.” Amanda Jayatissa, ITW riller Award–winning author of “My Sweet Girl,” said Butler has mastered the art of full-body-tense suspense in a fresh take on the ‘stranger in the house’ concept. “It will have you racing to the end even as your blood pressure increases and you have to remind yourself to breathe,” she said. Somers Library will host a book launch party for Butler on ursday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. featuring a reading, followed by a Q&A. Books will be available for purchase through a local bookseller, and refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Call 914-232-1285. BUTLER FROM PAGE 6 PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVE CROSS PHOTOGRAPHY Lyn Liao Butler released her third novel on Feb. 1. Book Release Party Somers Library Route 139/Reis Park Somers NY Call 914-232-1285 to register. somerslibrary.org I think part of my head has always been fascinated with the dark things people do.’ - Lyn Liao Butler Author
118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 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 North Salem News or its a iliates. 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 to [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, February 16, 2023 Happily Ever After Last year, my colleagues and I attended a newspaper conference in Saratoga Springs hosted by the New York Press Association. Usually, a few weeks after I leave these types of conferences, my enthusiasm returns to normal and I forget the details of most of what I’ve learned. But the keynote speaker on the rst morning said something absolutely brilliant that has stuck with me ever since. In a nutshell, the speaker explained why it’s absolutely imperative that a business owner or marketing executive at a small and medium-sized business have the right message in their advertising. Now, of course, this seems obvious, but sometimes the way something is explained becomes an “aha!” moment. To illustrate this speaker’s main point, I’ve written a ctional account of a conversation between one of my advertising executives and a dissatis ed client. Bear with me. If it seems like this dialogue is an advertising pitch, it’s not. Yes, we’re certainly proud of our team at Halston Media, but there is marketing gold in the hypothetical conversation below. A FICTIONAL CONVERSATION BETWEEN A DISSATISFIED CLIENT AND HALSTON MEDIA Dissatis ed Client: “Advertising doesn’t work in your newspapers.” Halston Media: “I’m so sorry to hear that you are dissatis ed. We have an amazing sta of marketing and design experts who can help you change your ad.” Dissatis ed Client: “No thanks. I think I’ll just focus my time on creating social media posts.” Halston Media: “OK, but how about this? We’ll give you a FREE ad. But you have to let us decide the message.” Dissatis ed Client: “Hmmm. Free? I’m intrigued. What would be the message?” Halston Media: “Attention all customers, mention this ad when you walk in our door, and we’ll hand you a $100 bill.” Dissatis ed Client: “No way! I can’t a ord to do that. We’ll have thousands of people coming to my place of business asking for a $100 bill.” Halston Media: “Hmmm. I thought advertising doesn’t work in our newspapers?!” Dissatis ed Client: “But that’s di erent. Everyone would want a free $100 bill.” Halston Media: “So you agree, it’s all about the message. e ad has to tell the customer about something the CUSTOMER wants. Dissatis ed Client: “I see your point. Short of o ering my customers a free $100 bill, how can we improve my message?” Halston Media: “First, you have to decide your advertising objective. Are you trying to attract a number of new customers? If so, then you might want to o er a high-value coupon. OK, not $100, but high enough that new customers decide it’s worth giving you a try. And if you could somehow limit the coupon only to new customers, that could be even better. Remember, you are using the $100 bill for everyone who reads this column Just kidding. But this got your attention, didn’t it? BRETT FREEMAN MARKETING 101 SEEFREEMANPAGE 9 Local government is often referred to as the “closest to the people” level of government, and for good reason. Not only is it geographically closer to its constituents, but it is also more attuned to their needs and desires. is proximity and attentiveness is what makes local government the most e ective level of government. First, local government is better equipped to address the unique needs of a particular community. Because they are closer to the people they serve, they are able to understand the issues and challenges facing the community on a deeper level. is allows them to tailor their policies and initiatives to the speci c needs of the community, rather than using a one-size- ts-all approach. For example, a city with a large elderly population may have di erent priorities than a city with a young, growing family demographic, and local government can respond accordingly. Second, local government is more responsive to the will of the people. Because they are closer to the community and more in tune with their needs, they are more likely to listen to the concerns and opinions of their constituents. is allows for a more democratic and inclusive decision-making process, as the people directly a ected by government policies have a voice in shaping those policies. Additionally, because local o cials are elected by the community, they are more accountable to their constituents and are more likely to take their concerns seriously. ird, local government is better able to promote e ciency and e ectiveness. By focusing on local needs, local government A chat about local government... without the charm SEESCOTTPAGE 9 DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT With
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It could mean thousands of dollars in revenue for my business over the next few years.” Halston Media: “So, how much are you willing to give away in your coupon to ensure that new customer walks in your door? You may lose money in that first purchase, but if your new customer is satisfied, it could potentially be thousands of dollars in the future.” Dissatisfied Client: What if I already have lots of customers, but really want them to buy more products at a time, or make purchases more often? Halston Media: “Then you might include a coupon that incentivizes purchasing a larger amount of your inventory at one time. Or maybe your coupon creates a sense of urgency. Dissatisfied Client: “What if I want to focus on brand building instead of using coupons?” Halston Media: “That’s also a great idea. To build your brand, you need repetition in your advertising. You also need a simple message. Your current ad has way too many words in it. A reader’s eye doesn’t know what to look at. You have just a few seconds to get the reader’s attention.” Dissatisfied Client: “You mean I shouldn’t list every product and service and discount and schedule and the history of our business?” Halston Media: “Think of an ad for a diamond at De Beers. The ad is simple: a picture of a beautiful diamond with the slogan, ‘A Diamond is Forever.’ Or think of a juicy Big Mac with the slogan, ‘I’m Lovin’ It!’ You can extend that simple concept to any local brand.” SIX WEEKS LATER SATISFIED CLIENT: “Thank you Halston Media. You gave great advice. Your team of marketers and designers really did a great job with my ad. The coupon worked GREAT! It really caught everyone’s attention. I have a lot of new regular customers now. And when we did that branding ad for the following five weeks, it really got the community talking about my business.” Halston Media: “We’re so glad you are satisfied. So, I guess advertising in our newspapers really does work?!” SATISFIED CLIENT: “Halston Media newspapers clearly have a huge reach into the community! It really was all about having the right message in my ad.” I hope this hypothetical conversation was helpful. If you want our team to help you with your marketing, call me at 845-208-8151, email [email protected] or visit halstonmedia.com. FREEMAN FROM PAGE 8 can make decisions that are in the best interest of the community without being bogged down by bureaucracy and red tape. This allows for quick and decisive action on important issues, such as addressing infrastructure problems or responding to natural disasters. In addition, local government is more likely to have a better understanding of the resources available in the community, which allows them to allocate resources more effectively and efficiently. Finally, local government is better positioned to foster a sense of community and engagement. By working directly with local residents and businesses, local government can build relationships and partnerships that strengthen the community as a whole. This sense of community and engagement can lead to a more vibrant and thriving local economy, as well as increased civic participation and engagement. In conclusion, local government is the most effective level of government because of its proximity to the people, responsiveness to their needs, ability to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and ability to foster a sense of community and engagement. By focusing on the unique needs of a community, local government can make a real and positive impact on the lives of its residents. You probably noticed that the previous six paragraphs were not as witty and charming as you are used to with my columns. That’s because it was written by ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) site now available for free on the web. You can pose questions of any kind. I asked the app to give me a 400 word essay on why local government is the most effective level of government. The result above wasn’t earth shattering prose, but it wasn’t terrible either. College professors and high school teachers are dealing with how to spot AI-written work from their students, which is increasingly becoming a problem. A kid from Princeton has already written an app to check to see if a paper was written using AI. Not surprisingly, his app uses ChatGPT to do the checking. It is amazing technology, which will be a game changer. The impact on “knowledge work” like writing and research will be far reaching and hard to predict. Newsrooms like Associated Press are already using AI to write data driven stories. What makes human writers human? The human touch includes picking topics to write about and providing context and perspective when it comes to investigative reporting. But AI is already changing how we live. Expect that influence to grow. SCOTT FROM PAGE 8
Page 10 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, February 16, 2023 WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? TO ADVERTISE WITH US, CALL BRETT FREEMAN AT (845) 208-8151 Advertising in Halston Media is being part of a community. While walking through different towns, people recognized our picture and connected it to the services promoted. It was a great way to get new customers while validating our work with current clients. Dr. Deborah Hardy Student Support and Educational Consultant GuidED Consulting, LLC I f you’re like me, you read this and thought of a bad word. Or you might be a mature adult and didn’t think anything of the sort. “MTHFR” actually stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. It is a gene that helps your body make a protein that is essential to processing folate. However, the gene can mutate. Essentially, with the mutation, your body isn’t correctly breaking down folic acid and sometimes requires methylfolate instead. If you have the gene mutation, it can cause a person to have some health problems, too. Unless your doctor checks for it and does genetic testing, you aren’t going to know. So how did I come to nd this out for myself? Before I dive into why I wanted to write about this for so long and why it was such a sensitive topic for me, let me just say that I am not a medical professional, as you all know, and I write solely based on my own experiences. ese experiences usually range from checking my child’s diaper to assess the color of poop, wiping boogies, taking temperatures and making pastina when my kids don’t feel well. ere’s nothing like a mother’s intuition, but it still doesn’t give me a license to practice. I have written about my recurrent miscarriages before. My close friends and family saw me through a very hard time after Reagan was born. After getting pregnant with Reagan, which was relatively easy, and having a healthy pregnancy, I naively assumed my future experiences would also go well. I was young and didn’t really know anyone who had multiple miscarriages and no one was really talking about the topic. When Reagan was almost 2, I got pregnant with twins and was very surprised. I remember laughing like a maniac when the doctor told me there were de - nitely two babies in there. e excitement was short lived when I found out I had lost the babies at my 12-week appointment. ey had passed shortly after my nine-week check-up and I had no idea. After this traumatic loss, I went on to have more miscarriages. I was at a loss to why this kept happening. I got pregnant so easily only to lose the baby soon after. After the third loss, I decided to see a specialist who told me that medically everything looked good and it was just bad luck. In my heart, I knew something was o . In 2016, I nally welcomed Johnny after multiple miscarriages. In 2019, I got pregnant with Tristan. roughout both of these pregnancies, I was a total wreck. At an early appointment for my pregnancy with Tristan, I was speaking to my midwife about my concerns and anxieties. She mentioned to me that I should be tested for the MTHFR gene. She said it wasn’t a common test because only 30% of women have it. I remember thinking that the number seemed high enough that all women should have it done, especially since some people believe that women with the mutation have a higher risk for recurrent pregnancy loss. Sure enough, after the tests came back, it all made sense to me. I can’t say for sure that having the mutation was a factor in all of my losses, but it de nitely seemed more likely than saying bad luck. I remember crying and thanking her for being so thorough, especially since my fertility specialist never even mentioned it. She told me that I immediately had to buy prenatal vitamins that had methylfolate and NOT folic acid since my body couldn’t break it down properly. I shuddered at the thought of me religiously taking my prenatal vitamins with Reagan and Johnny, not knowing that my body wasn’t getting what I needed from the folic acid. I wound up buying Mama Bird prenatal vitamins that had methylfolate, and never looked back. I also remember comparing the birth weights of my children after having this new knowledge. Reagan and Johnny were both past their due dates and measured on the smaller sides, while Tristan was a week early (induced) and was 8 pounds, 3 ounces. I wondered if the vitamins played a role in this. Why am I writing this? I could have written this from a more emotional standpoint, and I have done that in previous posts. But I wanted women to know that they always need to advocate for themselves. If you feel something is o or not right, demand that extra test. Ask for all the options. If you feel your doctor is not hearing you, switch. It upsets me to think of all the years I dealt with loss, not having all of the information. I am not saying that my losses could have been prevented. I can’t prove that and I will never know the truth, but my heart feels that they were connected to not having the proper resources and care that I needed during that time. And please know, if you are hurting and need help, or are sad and just need a friend to talk to, I am here. As a mother, as a woman, as a friend, if you have questions about pregnancy, or about a topic that is child-related or not, we need to be there for one another, and I am here. For me, talking about my experiences was therapeutic and if this information can help another person out, well then, that is good enough for me. Nicole Dooley is a Somers mom who enjoys writing for her parenting blog. If you enjoyed her column, you can read more of her entries at mamaexplains. com or follow her on Instagram at @mamaexplains for relatable parenting tips and stories. Also, feel free to send her a message or a question on Instagram! MTHFR That acronym is not what you think NICOLE DOOLEY MAMA EXPLAINS
Thursday, February 16, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11 Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. 2022 was a CRAZY YEAR! 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 We can help make your taxes less crazy. I am a fan of variety and certainly align with English poet William Cowper’s 1785 famous quote: “Variety is the spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.” Along those lines, I submit to you this month’s column, which includes two very unique destinations that I humbly offer as suggestions for a field trip of your own. Ecologically, I’d like to point out that both of these places are reachable directly from our Metro North Harlem train line. FIELD TRIP – HYGRADE MARKET, 10 FRONT ST., CROTON FALLS, HYGRADEMARKETNY.COM, 914-617-8235 One fine day, I arose with the sun to find the Katonah Beer Man (KBM) hotline blinking. Did someone need a beerfood pairing ASAP? I opened up the alert to find a request to journey to Croton Falls, and check out Hygrade Market on behalf of this article. A “lead” as we say in the journalism game… Hygrade’s website features food and drink as well as “artifacts” and “artisanal goods.” Mrs. KBM and I were quite intrigued. I will summarize it as “Wow!” We were blown away by the absolute uniqueness of the market and all its curated offerings — tangible, viewable, edible and quaffable, and made even better by the kindness of the owner, Dawn, and her husband, Tom, whom we met that day. Dawn bought the building a few years back and commenced a 2-year renovation. One of the many happy surprises during the renovation was that when the drop ceiling was removed, they found beautiful exposed iron, which creates an industrial feel. What drove Dawn to create Hygrade Market? “We just wanted a good cup of coffee, some tacos, and of course great beer,” she said. Words to live by. A cool vibe abounds throughout the space that is divided into two large areas, each with its own charm and allure. On the left is the wide open food area adorned with funky art and plenty of tables and chairs for chilling and enjoying “Milton’s” fresh and delicious food: Tex-Mex and American classics paired of course with top-notch brews…or wine, hard cider and plenty of non-alcoholic drinks. I think deeply about how different types of craft beer pair with food, but I never realized how well they pair with artifacts and artisanal goods! The other half of the space is dedicated to all three. “We have vintage industrial artifacts and cool new stuff to buy,” Dawn said. “Things like canvas bags with art, a 100-yearold gas pump, a barber pole, Route 66 pawn shop sign, pottery and jewelry from local artists, cool scarves, candles and beautiful soaps, all handmade, as are the new art items sourced from local artists. The collections are refreshed regularly.” Tom is from California, loves proper Mexican food and felt a local void. That inspiration drives Milton, Dawn’s head chef for 17 years, to prepare authentic Mexican and Tex Mex-themed fare: real tacos, burritos, enchiladas and taquitos. We can vouch for this firsthand, as we were treated to a variety of perfectly done tacos and special sauces. You may be saying “perfectly done” is subjective and, objectively, I would agree. But here is my criteria: fresh ingredients, colorful and symbiotic accouterments, clean presentation, and… crisply textured and moist proteins. The last one is a must, as I am a food texture guy. Milton nailed it with the delectable carnitas (pork), shrimp and al pastore (pork & pineapple) tacos. They also create delicious sandwiches, salads, breakfasts and excellent coffee ground fresh each pot! On to the Beer! Of special note is that their craft beer section centers around a 1940s bar (originally from the Blazer Pub) within an old converted freezer room. “We like beer…. Every small town in America needs beer... and it’s essential to be there to explain and introduce the great beer to customers…we carry smaller producers and vetted beers,” Dawn said. On-site excellent examples include: Grimm, Schilling, Talea, Lawsons, Frost, Equilibrium and Run & Hide. I asked Dawn and her husband if she has a favorite style of beer. “We love a lot of different beers, from pilsners, east coast IPAs to lagers,” Dawn said. “It’s amazing that there are so many stunningly good beers in each category. Kind of depends upon what you are having with it and the time of year.” Note: Keep an eye out for Hygrade KBM beer and food tasting events. FIELD TRIP – SIM COE BEER BAR, 11 BONIFACE CIRCLE, SCARSDALE, SIMCOEBEERBAR.COM, 914- 215-5399 Recently the local Hop Hedonists and I ventured south to Scarsdale to check out Sim Coe Beer Bar. Variety is the spice of life A visit to Hygrade Market and other stops along the way JOHN BART THE KATONAH BEER MAN SEEBARTPAGE 14
Page 12 North Salem News – Thu BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER With a song in their hearts, North Salem’s Emily Bindiger and Robbie Kondor took to the stage recently to deliver an early valentine to music lovers. e last time the acclaimed vocalist and the composer/musician were able to put on a Valentine’s Day concert at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library was in pre-COVID February 2020. It felt like yesterday, so realizing that three years have passed produced that weird feeling of time standing still, Bindiger said. Sadly, that’s something to which most everyone who has struggled during the pandemic can relate. (On a happier note, the couple has since been blessed with grandchildren and has adopted a puppy.) Bindiger (at the mic) and Kondor (on the piano) were thrilled to pack ’em in on Sunday, Feb. 5. e estimated 180 souls in the audience were equally over the moon. Kondor also knocked everyone dead with an original solo piece, “Charles Street Rag.” Guest performers were Marvin Stamm of North Salem; Eugene Ru olo, Kenny Kosek, Leslie Wagner, and Sherryl Marshall of Somers. With backup by former BMW bandmates Wagner and Marshall, Bindiger really got the joint jumping with “Saved,” a gospel scorcher infused with R&B that was rst recorded by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer LaVern Baker in 1960. Bronx-born Kosek, a renowned ddler who plays everything from bluegrass and country to klezmer and folk music, accompanied the singer on Paul Simon’s iconic “Still Crazy After All ese Years” and Rowland Salley’s laid-back “Killing e Blues.” Ru olo, a New York City singer/ songwriter whose voice had been praised as “utterly intriguing” by Rolling Stone magazine, played guitar and sang “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” with Bindiger. Written by the husband-and-wife songwriting team of Gerry Go n and Carole King, it was recorded in 1960 by e Shirelles in New York City and made number one on Billboard Hot 100 chart. Jazz trumpeter Stamm has recoed with the likes of Paul McCney, Quincy Jones, Lena Horne, Frankie Valli. He played ugelhorn while Bdiger performed “A Moment L is,” a song that was written by mtual friend Tony Conni . Bindiger and Kondor’s big was – like the last time – “Be Baby,” which was written by Je Bry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spe It was e Ronettes’ biggest hit. Baby Be My Valentine’s Day concert at Ruth Keeler Memorial Library Tour Your Future At The Tech Center at Yorktown For Middle and High School Students February 13th and 14th 8:00am-10:00am and 12:00pm-2:00pm • Visit over 40 programs within our career academies • Learn about opportunities to earn high school academic credits, college credits, and national technical certifications • Please see your home school counselor for further information and a permission slip. Information Contact: Samantha Vredenburgh at 914.248.2427 or [email protected] One touch of a button sends help fast, 24/7. alone I’m nev Life Alert® is alway here for me. I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! ® Help at Home sends help fast, 24/7. with GPS! Help On-the-Go For a FREE b 1-800-40 Saving a Life EV join Lauren, Colleen and Rick and bring a li� le harmony to your next event! musical vocal group playing an eclec� c mix of favorites, old and new [email protected] 914-248-5135
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USE CODE MBSP50 A Better Way to Hear TV® Voice Clarifying Wireless TV Speaker™ Works better than a Soundbar! SPECIAL OFFER $50 OFF Voice Clarifying Wireless 888-992-9749 According to the Scarsdale Historical Society, in 1701, Caleb (Charles’ II son) had become in uential in the provincial government and had these lands elevated into a royal manor. He named the area Scarsdale after his ancestral home. e English name meant “dale of scars or rocks.” So there’s that. Quick homage to my quirky funny mom… she always referred to the similar Bu alo institution as e Bu alo Hysterical Society. Simcoe is a type of hop that has become popular in the craft brewing industry, as it provides a medium level of bitterness and has the capability to provide a complex aroma of stone fruit, pine and citrus zest. Sim Coe Beer Bar is quite new, as it opened just this past August. It has a very cool space and vibes with tall ceilings and di erent areas for hanging out. e Sunday afternoon that we were there had small groups chilling with some good suds together with cool music in the background. Don’t be fooled though, as they have a regular lineup of trivia and music during the week that are quite popular and fun. Beer. Game. Is. Strong. It has a very active rotating list of curated taps and can selections. Owner Je and I are quite aligned on beer tastes: “De nitely change with my mood and the seasons,” Je said. “ ere aren’t a lot of styles I don’t like, but I’m on a big lager kick currently. I do tastings every Tuesday at 6 p.m. I like to pick beers that I think would go over well with a varied crowd that might not be the most popular among the average beer drinker, to expand people’s beer palette.” Some of the highlights that were on tap while we were there, all served by expert beertender and conversationalist Jill: • Wild East - Mental Gymnastics DDH IPA 6% - soft, hazy, awesome; • Swiftwater IPA 6.8% - Juicy with notes of melon and grapefruit; • Breckenridge Vanilla Porter 5.4% - silky, smooth, sessionable; and • Drowned Lands Rare Earth 4.8% - bright, clean Food o erings are snacky, in a good way, but please also check out Bango Bowl for quite delicious takes on poke bowls just about 76 feet away from Sim Coe. As the Czech Proverb says: “A ne beer may be judged with only one sip, but it’s better to be thoroughly sure.” Sim Coe Beer Bar is just the pace to put that wise proverb into action. ough not a small business owner, I am a patron of many and my collection of stylish hats go o to them for the courage to believe in their passion so much so that they buck the norm and open their own biz… I highly recommend you show the nice folks and small biz owners at Hygrade and Sim Coe some love and embark on a local adventure to visit them. Please mention you read it in the KBM chronicle! And also, please check out our friends at Vista Beer & Beverage for the great beers I’ve mentioned in this article. Find them at vistabeerandbeverage.com, 204 Oakridge Commons, South Salem, 914-533-7512 -Cheers! Contact e Katonah Beer Man at [email protected]; eKatonahBeerMan on Instagram; or visit thekatonahbeerman. wordpress.com. BART FROM PAGE 11 Find the great beers mentioned in this column Vista Beer & Beverage vistabeerandbeverage.com 204 Oakridge Commons, South Salem 914-533-7512 I look forward to my weekly visits to Michael Robert Salon in Mohegan Lake. It is like a second home to me. My talented stylist, Gary, and other “family” folk: John, Alice, Sharon, Sylvia, Joy and JenD are super special, fun and welcoming. Imagine my surprise a few weeks ago when I was “ambushed!” I had no sooner hung up my coat and was heading back for my shampoo when Sharon came to me and quickly related that one of Sylvia’s clients had a cat that desperately needed a new home. Sylvia joined the “ambush” with a picture of Nina, an 8-year old black/gray domestic short hair pussy cat. It seems that Nina’s owner had recently passed away. e owner’s daughter, Mia, brought her mother’s precious pet to her home. Here was the problem: Mia has two kitties and Nina was not going to share! Mia had to put Nina in a separate room. What to do? Mia was really in a bind as she shared her problem with Sylvia and Sharon. Enter Ruthann! “We know how you love kitties and how much you miss Gus. Nina would be a perfect t for you and you would love her and give her a special home,” said Sharon. Sylvia again showed me Nina’s picture on her phone and added, “She is up to date on her shots and has been well taken care of.” I could feel myself beginning to care for this sweet cat. She had the kindest face—I could tell she’d known nothing but love. I began asking more about Nina, and as Gary was doing my hair he said: “You are ‘Ambush’ at the beauty salon! RUTHANN SCHEFFER WHAT WAS I THINKING? SEESCHEFFERPAGE 15
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Mia brought several ats of cat food, treats, cat toys, a special blanket, all her medical paper work and of course her carrier. Nina came out of the carrier and proceeded to explore every room. She found the litter box—amazing how they nd that almost immediately. She sni ed at her new dishes, nibbled on a few pieces of dry cat food and continued investigating her new home. When Mia left, Nina had discovered my bed and was making herself comfortable. She, like all of my other kitties, would have the run of my home. Nina and I have been together for almost a month. She is my loving fur baby and has the sweetest disposition. Yes, she has known nothing but love and she is still getting lots of love. She loves to get on my lap and make herself quite at home as I pet her. When I stop for a minute, she taps me on the chest: “Keep going, don’t stop!” So my dear friends at Michael Robert Salon, thank you for “ambushing” me. Now Nina has a loving home, and I have a sweet, furry companion to love. All is well with our world! SCHEFFER FROM PAGE 14 People are always losing things: keys, eyeglasses, gloves, umbrellas. Since the earliest days of horse and carriage rides, people have been leaving behind their bonnets and glass slippers. In our current age of ride-share services, Uber maintains a system for returning missing property as well as compiling an annual lost-and-found report. Uber’s 2022 Lostand-Found index lists cellphones, wallets and keys as the most often left-behind items. e ride-share company also tracks the most forgetful cities with Austin, Texas in rst place followed by Charlotte, NC and Houston, Texas. ose riders must have a lot on their minds. I enjoyed reading about the “most unique lost items” on Uber’s annual list, including dentures, a bucket of slime, a brown tortoise and an Employee-of-theMonth plaque. Surprisingly, riders also left behind urns containing the ashes of loved ones. In my lost and found research, I learned that the hotel chain, Travelodge, has compiled a list of the most unusual items left behind in 2022. e hotel chain, which operates 580 locations throughout Britain, listed a pair of puppies named JLo and Ben left behind at its Bath Central location. A Liverpool Football Club soccer-themed wedding cake was left at the Liverpool Central Strand Travelodge where the wedding’s best man had been staying. Hotel guests left numerous smart watches in their Travelodge rooms in 2022, as well as keys to a powerboat, an oil painting of Queen Elizabeth II, a pair of Segway scooters and a four-foot tall gingerbread man. I have my own new lost-and-found story to share. In my Dec. 29, 2022 column titled “Reach Out,” I encouraged readers to reach out to one person from the past as a good way to start the New Year. I heeded my own advice and decided to try to locate my good friend, Alexandra, who had lived up the street when we were teens. Alex and her family had moved to Greece when we were in 10th grade. We had corresponded faithfully for years, writing our newsy letters about school, family and friends on thin blue airmail stationery. Alexandra attended college in the U.S. and has lived back and forth in Illinois, Brooklyn and Athens, Greece over the years. e last time I saw Alexandra, she visited me in 1988 after I had moved to Cross River. She returned to Greece to attend medical school and we lost touch. I could not nd any trace of Alexandra online. But I did nd an address for her brother who is a medical doctor with an o ce in midtown Manhattan. I wrote a one page note inside of a Christmas card and mailed it to Dr. A, asking if he could put me in contact with his sister. On Jan. 3, I received a lovely email from Dr. A saying that he had forgotten to bring my card and contact information with him when he ew to Greece for the holidays. He said that when he told Alexandra that I was looking for her, she was “ecstatic!” e next day, I received an email from Alexandra! She is a dermatologist living and working in Athens, Greece. Reading Alex’s email letter written in her distinctive “voice” reminds me of our conversations and airmail letters from years ago! Once a week, we write emails back and forth talking about present day life and work, recalling events and people from the past and enjoying that special bond that can only be found in friends from long ago. Kim Kovach is thrilled to have found her good friend after 35 years apart! Visit her at kimkovachwrites.com. Lost and found KIM KOVACH READING, WRITING & CHOCOLATE
Sports Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, February 16, 2023 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER John Jay/North Salem again took to the slopes at under Ridge on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for a league meet. Warmer and closer to the 4:30 p.m. starting time than the previous week, the resulting amenities were not quite commensurate. “ ere were ruts everywhere, basically holes around every turn,” said Luke Spieler. So the senior and his teammates simply dug in. Improving to 4-0 on the season, the boys had seven of the rst 15 and the girls had six. At 29.92, Spieler nished rst, and with the uncertainty abound, he de nitely was not on cruise control. “ ere was a lot of ‘on the y’ adjusting,” he said. One particular moment stood out. “ ere was a hole about six inches deep,” he said. “I just jumped over it and tried not to get stuck in the crevice.” North Salem’s Rosie Binette knew the feeling, and landed number one as well (22.72). Describing the course as “a little funky,” she did more than take all the airborne necessities in stride. “Yeah, kind of wild, it’s exhilarating. You never know what’s going to happen.” e same goes at the top of the mountain. “All the teams are together, and you make new friends,” said Binette. “Everyone cheers each other on, it’s a nice environment to be in.” e uneven course, on the other hand, is not universally accepted, but Elllie Sheridan had no problem settling the matter with her take. “It’s de nitely not the worst I have ever seen here, and it was very slick. But it’s super fun,” said the junior who clocked in at sixth place with a 25.04. e secret is to always remain on your toes. “You have to be ready to absorb the shock,” said Sheridan. e skiers also have to remember to stick with the program. “Make sure you are staying forward, not leaning too much, but when it’s rutty, that’s more challenging to maintain and causes you to lose your balance,” said Chris Marchini. He did so to the tune of second place (30.34) and just behind in third was Joshua Burkhart (31.15). He noticed the terrain too, and while shocked how fast the anomalies rushed at him, he knew what to do nonetheless. “I just had to hold my edges and get through,” said the junior. He wants to do the same in Sectionals, and hopefully, States await on the heals of his agenda. “I have to ski fast and hit the gates,” Burkhart assured. Conversely, Mia Bourla hopes to make States by keeping things in house. “I have to improve my mindset. Before, at the top of the course, my mind is racing. I have to learn to relax a little bit more. When I do relax, I end up doing better.” e sentiment on this tenuous surface was especially important in her tenth-place nish (28.33). “You need to stay low and keep your legs loose,” said Bourla. “ e more you tense up, the worse it’s going to be going down the course.” Given the lift skiing provides, nerves and tension are not a part of the equation for Jack Spinak. “Skiing is so much fun, it clears my head,” he said. He also made the most of the bumps in this road. “You have to quickly move your legs and mid-air hop into your turn.” As for the postseason, he intends to stay on the path. “I want to do solid in the races and have a good time skiing,” he concluded. Luke Spieler PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Chris Marchini Isabella Dziedzic John Jay/North Salem Continue their Run Riding through under Ridge and Section 1 Emma Klares SKIING
Thursday, February 16, 2023 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 17 TRACK & FIELD Section 1 Class C Championship Wednesday, Feb. 8 Despite losing their practice track at NSHS due to construction, the track and field team has still managed to find ways to get their training in, and it paid off big time at Class C Champs last week at The Armory. Headlining the Tigers was Isabella Fryer. She hit a PB of 5:08.37 in the 1500M, placing eighth and earning a berth to the state qualifier meet on 2/19. She followed up her performance by anchoring a 2:37 last leg in the 4x800M, leading her team to a fourth-place finish. Jack Fryer (4:57.39) and Connor Quadrini (4:58.21) both broke five minutes in the 1600M and finished first and second in their heat respectively. Emma Gautier (3:30.74) took 15 seconds off her previous best 1000M time, and Alexia Zamora (48.25) hit a PR in the 300M. The boys 4x800M finished with a season best 9:40.79 for fifth. “It was a special night for the team,” said Coach Chris Gould. “Nearly everyone put up a career PB time... Great to see the smiles after all the work that we did over the season!” GIRLS BASKETBALL Dobbs Ferry 36, North Salem 32 Tuesday, Feb. 7 The girls fought a tough battle, but could not overcome Dobbs Ferry on Senior Night and their final Dunk Pink game. Dana Connolly, Emma Zoubok, and Carolyne Barrella were the seniors honored on the Tigers. Briarcliff 58, North Salem 41 Thursday, Feb. 9 The Tigers could not get it done on the road against a talented Briarcliff squad in their regular season finale. Jaiden Donovan paced North Salem with 13 points. BOYS BASKETBALL North Salem 61, Pawling 57 Tuesday, Feb. 7 Playing their final game before playoffs, the Tigers spoiled Pawling’s Senior Night last week in a close road victory. Matt Moia (14 pts, 14 rebs), Jack Litchfield (14 pts), and Reilly Denneen (14 pts) all contributed in the team effort. North Salem finished their regular season at 6-14. WRESTLING Section 1-D1 Championships Feb. 11-12 Somers-North Salem traveled to Arlington High School last weekend for the Section 1 Championships, coming away Thomas Gautier Alexia Zamora PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Jack Fryer (2) and Connor Quadrini (5) both broke five minutes in the 1600M. Isabella Fryer hit a big PR in the 1500M to earn a berth to the state qualifier meet. SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 18 Track shines at Class C meet East Green Wave wins Section 1 Champs VARSITY ROUNDUP Jake Greenberg. APAR PUBLICITY WITH PERSONALITY PR Public Rela ons For... Businesses | Individuals | Organiza ons | Events Your Message Is Our Mission Leave Your Message Here... (914) 275-6887 | bruceaparpr@ gmail.com BRUCE APAR
Page 18 – North Salem News SPORTS Thursday, February 16, 2023 ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 17 PHOTO: CHRIS BALL Ryan Ball (110 lbs.) moments after becoming a Section 1 champion. PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTH SALEM ATHLETICS The Tigers on Senior Night (left to right): Carolyne Barrella, Emma Zoubok, Dana Connolly. with 14th place and a new individual champion. Ryan Ball (110 lbs., 4-0) found himself down 4-1 in the first period against Tappan Zee’s Diego Gonzalez, but managed to persevere to earn an 8-6 decision and win in the finals. He is the 27th section champ for the program, and the first since Dylan Realbuto in 2013. “Ryan proves that you can accomplish your goals with dedication, persistence, and discipline. He is setting a great example for his teammates and our wrestling program as a whole,” said Coach Ron DiSanto Jr. North Salem’s Kevin Haxhari (189 lbs., 0-2) made his final appearence of his high school wrestling career and put up a good fight against the best of Section 1. “I am proud of everyone that wrestled. I appreciate all of their hard work this season, especially the seniors,” said DiSanto. “Our seniors will be greatly missed. They made their mark as role models and leaders of this team.” BOYS HOCKEY North Rockland 3, BYSNS 1 Friday, Feb. 10 (Sport-O-Rama Ice Rinks) Charles Heese (1G) and Ty Wingfield (27 saves) paced BYSNS (Brewster/Yorktown/ Somers/North Salem) in its 3-1 loss to North Rockland. BYSNS 2, John Jay-CR 2 Saturday, Feb. 11 (Brewster Ice Arena) In an inspired effort, BYSNS tied John Jay-Cross River 2-2 in overtime, led by Wingfield (52 saves), Bryan Kottmann (1G), Owen Cunningham (1G), Heese (1A), and Dylan Filmer (1A). GIRLS HOCKEY East Green Wave 7, Rockland Rockies 0 Wednesday, Feb. 8 The Westchester East Green Wave won their third straight Section 1 title by beating a crossriver rival in the Rockland Rockies. Kathryn Lonergan had three goals and two assists in the win. BYSNS section provided by Mike Sabini. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for North Salem News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to [email protected]. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. 1 DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 4/30/2023. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or entry/patio door, get one (1) window or entry/patio door 40% off, and 12 months $0 money down, $0 monthly payments, 0% interest when you purchase four (4) or more windows or entry/patio doors between 12/25/2022 and 4/30/2023. 40% off windows and entry/patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or entry/patio door in the order. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered nancial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. Central CA License #1096271. CA License CLSB #1050316. License #RCE-50303. WA License# RENEWAW856K6. WA License #RENEWAP877BM. OR License #198571. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. "Renewal by Andersen" and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. RBA13228 PLUS $0 Money Down, $0 Interest, $0 Monthly Payments for 12 Months1 Minimum purchase of 4 – interest accrues from date of purchase but is waived if paid in full within 12 months. CALL BY APRIL 30 to schedule a FREE consultation. 866-944-1728 Minimum purchase of 4. BUY 1, GET 1 40OFF % Windows, Patio & Entry Doors1 Monthly Payments Minimum purchase of 4 – interest accrues from date of purchase but is waived if paid in full within 12 months. 866-944-1728 Windows, Patio & Entry Doors Minimum purchase of 4. 1
Thursday, February 16, 2023 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 19 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. River in Tuscany 5. A way to represent 8. Rocker’s guitar 12. Civil Rights group 14. Brew 15. Scratch 16. W. Asian country 18. The Eye Network 19. Clarified butter 20. Part of the Cascade Range 21. Downwind 22. A way to steer 23. Loop 26. Not ingested 30. Swampy coniferous forest 31. Musician 32. Signing 33. Containing iron 34. Part of a theorem or proof 39. Veterans battleground (slang) 42. Of enormous proportions 44. Italian city 46. Come before 47. Balm 49. Undergarments 50. Male parent 51. Ropes 56. Ear part 57. Investment vehicle 58. Dictator 59. Cain and __ 60. A type of code 61. Border river along India and Nepal 62. It’s what’s for dinner 63. Consume 64. Christian __, designer CLUES DOWN 1. Cuckoos 2. Skin issue 3. City in central Japan 4. Sorrels 5. Twinned diamond 6. Canadian province 7. Monetary units 8. Head honcho 9. Goddess of wisdom 10. Part of a play 11. Get rid of 13. Applicant 17. Bowling alleys have many 24. Explosive 25. “The Say Hey Kid” 26. Ultrahigh frequency 27. No (Scottish) 28. Make a mistake 29. Credit card term 35. Keyboard key 36. Woman (French) 37. In the middle of 38. Score perfectly 40. Coat a metal with an oxide coat 41. Deadly disease 42. A place to dock a boat (abbr.) 43. Belch 44. Member of U.S. Navy 45. “In __”: separate from others 47. Examine extensively 48. Adjust 49. Tattle 52. Actor Pitt 53. Gulls 54. Within 55. Exceptionally talented performer Enjoy a tasty, egg-based hot breakfast Egg in a Hole Bagel 8 servings 4 whole wheat bagels, halved 8 large eggs 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 cup baby spinach, thinly sliced, divided Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, fi nely chopped Chopped parsley (optional garnish) Lemon zest (optional garnish) Lemon juice (optional garnish) 1. Preheat oven to 375 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Use a 2- or 2-1/2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter to create a larger hole (it should be just big enough for an egg to fi t). Spread mayonnaise over cut sides of bagel halves and press fi rmly, mayo side down, onto the baking sheet. 3. Stuff a little spinach in the bottom of each hole (this will help hold the egg in) then crack an egg into each center. Season with salt and pepper, then top each egg with remaining spinach, capers and roasted red peppers. Bake until egg whites are set and yolk is cooked to preferred doneness, about 12 to 15 minutes. 4. For optional garnish: Toss parsley with lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl. Use as a garnish just before serving. Note: Save bagel cutouts and toast to enjoy alongside bagels. Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day. After a period of sleep when nothing is consumed, breakfast does just what its name implies: breaks the fast. While many people are content to grab something fast from the pantry each morning, every now and again a hot breakfast can really hit the spot. Whether feeding a family or a crowd, this “Egg in a Hole Bagel” recipe can be prepared quickly and assembled on one baking sheet. Try this eggceptional meal, courtesy of “ e Incredible Egg and the Egg Nutrition Center.” It can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch — or at any time of day.
Page 20 – North Salem News Thursday, February 16, 2023 TULA YOGA FOR WELLNESS To be held at Hardscrabble Club. 6 Class Pass thru 2/28, $99 for all levels, variety of classes to suit your schedule. Senior Classes 5 weeks $50. Virtual or in-person classes available. NORTH SALEM SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Residents 50 and older are eligible to join our senior group. Meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the North Salem Fire House, 301 Titicus Road. JOIN TODAY! We are always planning new trips and events – stay up to date with all senior programs on our website www. northsalemny.org/recreation and click on “Senior Programs.” Ruth Keeler Memorial Library e library is open for browsing, computer use, and reading! Please visit www.ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org for more information. Most programs are in person or on ZOOM. Send an email if you want to participate to [email protected]. When you email, a link will be sent to click on, including a password to enter. 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RKML MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR TODDLERS Thursday, Feb. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children’s music and movement classes at the library are an BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER It may not look like much, but one big, at rock in Mount Kisco appears to have played a tiny, but charming, role in the Revolutionary War e ort. Local lore has it that General George Washington sat on it and ate his dinner while heading to his headquarters in Peekskill. It is a fact, however, that the commander-in-chief and his troops were passing through Mount Kisco on Nov. 10, 1776, after their defeat in the Battle of White Plains. Washington was traveling north to inspect defenses in the Highlands, including the construction of Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton on the other side of the Hudson River. e other part of the legend is that little Mary Weeks encountered a company of Continental soldiers while coming home from school. One of them, she assumed, was a general based on his regal bearing and splendid uniform. e terri ed child was about to run away when Washington kindly told her: “Don’t be afraid my little girl. We will not hurt you.” According to the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, legends about places Washington “stopped or spent the night are commonplace across the 13 original colonies.” “Mount Kisco has just such a place, one rock speci cally, that has become legendary for its service to the Revolutionary War hero,” it said. e Mount Kisco Recorder reported in 1886 that the rock was still to be seen in the “door yard” of the former home of Caleb Kirby, one of the village’s founding fathers. ( e area used to be known as Kirbyville.) One of the earliest maps of Mount Kisco was created by American cartographer Washington Rock Honoring a piece of local Revolutionary War history PHOTO COURTESY OF KEIR ALEXANDER Fox Lane High School graduate Keir Alexander as George Washington in 2015 REGIONAL ROCK FROM PAGE 4 SEE HISTORY PAGE 22 Increase referrals and name recognition. Advertise in the North Salem News Bulletin Board and reach over 3,500 USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. Call 845-208-8151 today! My Community Bulletin Board © 2023 Consumer Cellular Inc. For promo details please call 844-919-1682 CALL CONSUMER CELLULAR 844-919-1682 O First Month of New Service! USE PROMO CODE: GZ59O One time use only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or offer. Coupon offer good until December 31, 2022. Valid for any new service except subscription fees. Must mention coupon at time of sale. One time use only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or offer. 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