North Salem News 08.24.2023

North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 9 No. 25 Thursday, August 24, 2023 BALANCED ROCK 2 CLASSIFIEDS 23 HEALTH & WELLNESS 16 LEGAL NOTICES 23 LEISURE 18 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 8 Summer in North Salem pg 12 COMMUNITY Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Residents of the Waterview Hills Campus in Purdys recently shared some heartwarming and useful tips with students – and parents – who may be feeling both anxious and excited going back to school. “Whether it’s starting kindergarten, entering high school, or going to college, each stage of education brings its own challenges and opportunities. But who better to offer some advice and encouragement than the people who have been through it all and more?” representatives of the nursing and rehabilitation center said. Here are some of them, according to Waterview: Be curious and eager to learn. Learning is a lifelong process that never ends. No matter what your age, there is always something new and interesting to discover. Waterview Hills residents are “always eager to learn new things, whether it’s reading books, watching documentaries, or enjoying musical sing-alongs. They believe that curiosity is the key to keeping your mind sharp and your spirit young.” Be respectful and kind to others.  Respect and kindness are essential for building positive relationships with your teachers, classmates, and friends. Residents “treat each other with dignity and compassion, and they appreciate the care and attention they receive from the staff. They know that everyone has their own story and their own struggles, and they try to be supportive and understanding of others.” Be resilient and optimistic. Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes things don’t go as planned. Residents have faced “many challenges and hardships With experience comes wisdom Local seniors share back-to-school advice BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER North Salem was among the local municipalities eligible to receive up to $100,000 in state funding for electrification and energy improvement projects. Announced by Sen. Pete Harckham on Wednesday, Aug. 9, there are a total of $2.1 million in grants available to communities in the 40th Senate District through the state’s Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (CREST) program. The idea is to support efforts to transition away from fossil fuels and to promote a “clean energy future.” Harckham (D-Lewisboro) said that as chairman of the state Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee, he is prioritizing municipal grant applications for projects such as: electric vehicles (heavy trucks and emergency only), EV charging stations, renewable energy generation, and municipal building electrification (heat pumps, geothermal systems, etc.) Powering up North Salem approved for energy improvement funding Sen. Harckham, surrounded by local elected officials, makes the announcement about the grant money during a press conference in Ossining. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF SEN. PETE HARCKHAM SEE GRANT PAGE 4 SEE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PAGE 19 Where Good Food meets Good Grades! 914-277-4424 • 440 Rt 22 North Salem, NY • www.theblazerpub.com CELEBRATING 521 YEARS!

Page 2 – North Salem News Thursday, August 24, 2023 North Salem News USPS #22110 Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC The Staff EDITORIAL TEAM Tom Walogorsky Editor: 914-302-5830 [email protected] ADVERTISING TEAM Paul Forhan (914) 806-3951 [email protected] Bruce Heller (914) 486-7608 [email protected] Lisa Kain (201) 317-1139 [email protected] Corinne Stanton (914) 760-7009 [email protected] Jay Gussak (914) 299-4541 [email protected] Pam Zacotinsky (845) 661-0748 [email protected] PRODUCTION TEAM Tabitha Pearson Marshall Creative Director/Photographer [email protected] Noah Elder Designer Bri Agosta Designer Haven Elder Designer EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 [email protected] Deadlines North Salem News Deadline The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions for North Salem News is the Thursday before the next publication date. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected] Online Follow Us Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to North Salem News at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden 28 Deveau Rd, North Salem www.hammondmuseum.org Ganesha’s Birthday Celebration Saturday, August 26, from 12 to 5 p.m. Free with museum admission, food and henna applications available for purchase. Join in for a vibrant and joyful day of Indian dance and music performances, along with fun activities, craft projects, tasty Indian snack foods, and special treats for all ages. Come see the special art installation celebrating Ganesha! Indian classical music by Satyaki Dutta on Sarod and Mir Naqibul Islam on Tabla and dance performances from different regional traditions start at 3 p.m. Look and Ponder: Insights into the Exhibitions Sunday, August 27 Free with museum admission. 2 p.m.: Burmese Lacquerware History and Context with Liz Hammer. In conjunction with the current exhibition  Burmese Lacquerware from the Collection of Marles Geist and Dustan Osborn, now on view at the Hammond, learn more about the history and construction methods of the artworks on view. 3 p.m.:  Quilts and Quotes: The Uses of Language in Robin Schwalb’s Art. Artist Robin Schwalb discusses how she incorporates literature and the verbal arts into her visual creations in the current exhibition. North Salem Open Land Foundation Introduction to Botanical Illustration The North Salem Open Land Foundation will host a 4-class series led by Pat Levinson on the Introduction to Botanical Illustration. Classes will be held at the  Weil  Preserve on September  6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Join in to learn the basics of botanical drawing. No prior experience is necessary. Class fee is $125, which includes all four classes and all materials. For more information and to register, please visit  www.nsolf. org and click Programs and Activities. Registration is limited to 8 participants, so sign up early! North Salem Republicans and Northern Westchester Conservatives Meet & Greet Sunday, September 24 at 2 p.m. Please join the North Salem Republicans and Northern Westchester Conservatives for a meet and greet in support of their jointly endorsed candidates. There will be light food, refreshments, wine, music, and a silent auction. RSVP to northsalemrepublicans@gmail. com to receive the event location. Ruth Keeler Memorial Library The library is open for browsing, computer use and reading! Please visit www.ruthkeeler memoriallibrary.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. Friday Painters & Artists Friday, August 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join a fun and informal group of painters and artists. There is no instruction, and you can draw, paint or work in any medium you choose. You must bring your own materials. This program is free, open to all, and requires no registration. Teddy Bear Picnic story time Thursday, August 31, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your favorite stuffed animal and get ready for a magical BALANCED ROCK SEE ROCK PAGE 4 99th Annual Yorktown Grange Fair September 8 — September 10 Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds 99 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights Antique Tractor Parade Saturday at Noon! All proceeds benefit the Yorktown Grange Agricultural Society, a 501(c)(3) corporation. YORKTOWN GRANGE Celebrating 125 Years 1899-2023 P of H #862 Rides ~ Exhibits ~ Contests ~ Live Music All Weekend Livestock ~ Craft Vendors ~ Great Food & Craft Beer Only $10 per Carload Presented by the Yorktown Grange Agricultural Society 914.455.2158 SpirelliElectric.com • [email protected] Specializing in residential & commercial services. Licenses in Westchester, Putnam CREATING CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE Family Owned—Over 40 Years Experience! 10% OFF Service Calls When You Present this Ad First Time Customers Only Light up your summer • Outdoor Lighting • Smart Home Setup • Electric Car Chargers • GENERATORS AND ALL OF YOUR ELECTRIC NEEDS!

Thursday, August 24, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 A life well designed Myron Goldfinger was one of the country’s most innovative architects The home designed by Goldfinger that was used in the film “The Wolf of Wall Street” PHOTO COURTESY OF TUMBLR BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE Asked to describe her husband Myron Goldfinger’s work as an architect, June Goldfinger paused for a moment and thought. “He just had it,” she said. “I would say his architecture was strong, but it didn’t say, ‘Look at me;’ it said, ‘Come to me.’ [His designs] weren’t so imposing to the point that they were too special.” Myon Goldfinger, a longtime resident of nearby Waccabuc and renowned architect known for his monumental modernist homes found throughout the Northeast, passed away on July 20 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 90 years old. The Goldfingers moved to Waccabuc in 1970 into a house that Myron designed and had built on 10 bucolic acres in the rural Lewisboro hamlet. It was that home that kickstarted Goldfinger’s career and reputation as an innovative architect who produced one-of-a-kind designs. The home won a Record House Award and was featured in a May 1971 issue of Architectural Record. He went on to have nearly a dozen articles featuring his work in Architectural Digest. June Goldfinger said the Waccubuc house was their dream home, and they knew they would be there forever. “It was an absolute knockout,” she said. “It won awards and is just fabulous. He loved nature and we have a pond on the property that he nurtured. Anything to do with nature he just adored. Of all his favorite projects, [the house in] Waccubuc was No. 1.” Born Feb. 17, 1933, and raised in Atlantic City, Goldfinger’s father was a mail carrier, and his mother was a homemaker. According to the New York Times, as a child growing up working class on the Jersey Shore, Myron gawked at the stately homes in some of his hometown’s more affluent neighborhoods, like Marven Gardens to the south. Goldfinger studied architecture under Louis Kahn at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating in 1955, while in the U.S. Army, he designed cabinetry for the Pentagon building in Virginia. Goldfinger then worked for noted landscape architect Karl Linn, followed by stints at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and at the office of Philip Johnson, where he contributed to the designs of ticket booths for the 1964 New York World’s Fair. In 1966, he went out on his own, establishing a small architecture practice, and married June, an interior designer who worked on many of her husband’s projects. “I design specific things,” June said. “Objects for spaces— lighting, rugs, furniture. And I curate. There are a number of strange things that I’ve designed. I had the best time working with and being married to him. It was 58 years of fabulousness.” According to The New York Times, the plan for the Waccabuc house was simple: A rectangular block topped by two perpendicular triangles. But the structure, four stories tall, was full of surprises, like a hidden rooftop patio where the triangles intersected. June recalled what a colleague said Myron had told him about the Waccubuc home’s design. “He said he began with four squares on the first floor, three squares on the second floor, two squares on the third floor, and one square on the fourth,” she quoted. “That was him. He could put it simply. If he was a musician, you would say he had perfect pitch. He was like no one else. Myron remained Myron.” Using geometric shapes was at the core of Goldfinger’s design approach. “If he had to say something about his architecture, he quietly told me, ‘circle, square, and triangle,’ and that was his entire take,” June said. “Myron’s works are honest. These are very humble places.” Goldfinger met architectural historian and Pratt Institute professor Sibyl Moholy-Nagy, which began a professional partnership that sparked a decade-long teaching career and an interest in academic scholarship. He later published a number of books, including “Villages in the Sun: Mediterranean Community Architecture” (1969). During the successive decades, Goldfinger designed a number of evocative suburban houses—many in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Long Island—that combined primitive shapes and volumes. The New York Times said that his expansive, theatrical designs fit perfectly with the lavish ethos of the 1980s. His giant walls accommodated massive works of art; his wide picture windows allowed clients to imagine that they were, indeed, “masters of the universe.” “He was so in tune with his clients and Myron Goldfinger PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID MICHAEL KENNEDY SEE GOLDFINGER PAGE 20 ‘If he was a musician, you would say he had perfect pitch. He was like no one else. Myron remained Myron.’ - June Goldfinger

New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) requires the state to achieve a carbon-free electricity system by 2040. It has also set a goal of reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent from 1990 levels by 2030, and by 85 percent by 2050. Joining Harckham at Louis Engel Waterfront Park were a dozen municipal leaders, including North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas, North Salem Councilwoman Katherine Daniels,  Bedford Supervisor Ellen Calves, Yorktown Supervisor Tom Diana, and Mount Kisco Mayor Gina Picinich. “There are many compelling reasons to support the electrification of our local economies, including the severe effects of climate change we are now experiencing, public health problems related to air pollution and the simple fact that fossil fuel combustion is not a costeffective way to heat and cool our buildings and power our vehicles,” said Harckham. “In order to meet the carbon-free, reduced greenhouse gas emissions goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, we need to partner with our municipalities right now to help them participate in this energy transition, and that’s what this grant funding will do.” Lucas and Daniels, chair of the Climate Smart Community Leadership Team, both thanked Harckham last week and said that they are very “excited” about the possibility of getting $100,000 to spend toward achieving goals listed in the town’s recently enacted Climate Action Plan. “This announcement is perfect timing for North Salem, as we are installing EV chargers this fall at our Town Hall and library complex and at our Croton Falls commuter and business parking lot,” said Lucas. “Hopefully, it will enable us to do geothermal heating at 3 Owens Road,” the town’s new community center, located in Croton Falls, Daniels said, noting that: “We still have more homework to do, to see if it would work at that location.” She added that there are many other projects that the town could apply the funding to, such as geothermal heating at its highway garage. Initial analysis shows that that project “is very doable,” Daniels said. Projects also on the radar are insulating the historic Lobell House, which is next door to Town Hall on Titicus Road, and installing air heat pumps at the town offices themselves. Both buildings are currently heated with No. 2 heating oil and have electric cooling systems. “We applied for additional (grant) money, all of which would go toward our Climate Action Plan and the goals we’ve set for our town,” Daniels said. The ultimate aim is to reduce the town’s carbon footprint, she and Lucas explained. Replacing the old steam heat system at the new community space in Croton Falls – created out of a former school turned arts center and theater – has been something the town has “wanted to do from Day One,” the supervisor added. However, there was only so much renovation money to go around at first, so it was decided to first insulate the drafty building. There’s no point in improving heating if all of that is going to leak out, Lucas said. The center’s steam pipes are currently buried under concrete slabs. While “older and very inefficient” they do heat the building, he added. The town has also applied for a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to do the geothermal project at 3 Owens Road. If it decides to use the state CREST grant there as well, it with the NYSERDA money, “will pay for the whole thing,” Lucas said. The project still has to be discussed with, and approved by, the Town Board. The planned EV chargers at the Town Hall/Ruth Keeler Memorial Library complex is expected to cost about $2,400. According to Lucas, the board just gave the thumbs-up to installing four EV chargers in the Croton Falls commuter parking lot. The town plans to apply $250,000 in its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) monies and also funding obtained for it by state Assemblyman Chris Burdick (D-Bedford) to improve the hamlet’s green space. That would entail fixing the drainage and installing a sidewalk, as well as new electrical and water systems. (Burdick, a former Bedford town supervisor, represents the 93rd Assembly District.) Lucas one of the goals is to make the pocket park “look more inviting,” adding that he’d love to see a “nice Christmas tree and a menorah” placed there during the holiday season. And speaking of inviting, the town plans to use $225,000 in outside funding to build a 20-foot by 40-foot open pavilion at Joe Bohrdrum Park on Sunset Drive. It would be someplace for folks to sit, relax, and get out of the rain while their little ones are playing sports. There will also be WiFi, so they can get some work done, Lucas said. Harckham has earmarked $100,000 in CREST money for the project. The $125,000 comes from another grant source. Because the former is classified as a “reimbursement” grant, the town has to pay for the project upfront and then ask the state to reimburse it. It has to get an estimate for the pavilion and then get the state’s approval before any money can be spent. As for funding for climatefriendly projects, Lucas thinks it’s a good time to get in line. “There’s a lot of money coming out of Albany to try to push some of the work the state wants us to do to make us more resilient,” he noted, referring to the town’s Climate Action Plan. The town is doing its due diligence first because, Lucas said: “You shouldn’t do things and waste money.” The idea is to not only to improve the environment, but to reduce energy costs costs at the same. That’s why it insulated 3 Owens Road first “because there’s nothing worse than a drafty building,” he added. “Needs, wants, and nice-tohaves. There’s a hierarchy. We’re trying to do things in the right order,” Lucas explained. Page 4 – North Salem News Thursday, August 24, 2023 The Consumer’s Choice for Discount Heating Oil! SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. PRICES! • No Contracts or Commitments • Oil Burner & A/C Service/Tune-ups • Quality Heating Oil • Senior Citizen & Volume Discounts • Heating, Cooling & Generator Installations • Price Matching (Restrictions apply) Order online at: www.codoil.com CALL US TODAY AND SAVE! 914.737.7769 TALENT SEARCH FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD LIFE-CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES! or Email: [email protected] Call: (914) 997-8000 Fax: (914) 940-4730 APPLY NOW! GO TO CMCS.ORG/CAREERS Visit our website for career listings. • Teacher (Birth-2) • Family Worker/Advocates • Home Visitors • Health Specialist/Nurse • Custodians • Cooks • Teachers on Study Plan • Health Nutrition & Safety • Social Worker • Education Specialist GRANT FROM PAGE 1 ‘This announcement is perfect timing for North Salem, as we are installing EV chargers this fall at our Town Hall and library complex and at our Croton Falls commuter and business parking lot.’ - Supervisor Warren Lucas adventure. Storytellers will transport you into a world where teddy bears come to life. Enjoy captivating tales, a cozy picnic, and engaging activities. This event is open to all ages and promises laughter, imagination, and cherished memories. Don’t miss out on this special occasion! WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNING AND ACCOMPLISHED WRITERS Wednesday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join this supportive group of aspiring and published writers. Led by local resident and author, Lauren Rankel. Weather permitting, these meetings will be held behind the library on the patio. Otherwise, it will be held by Zoom or in the library. Please contact the library for more information or just come. Newcomers are welcome! BAGELS & BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, September 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. “Silas Marner” by George Eliot. This book discussion group meets on the first Thursday of the month in the library. It is free, ROCK FROM PAGE 2 SEE ROCK PAGE 5

Thursday, August 24, 2023 North Salem News – Page 5 open to all, newcomers are welcome and there will be copies of the books available. Books are chosen by the group and the discussions are fun! Labor Day Fundraiser for BluePath Service Dogs Sunday, September 3, at 5:30 p.m. To be held at Uncle CHEEF’s, located at 988 Route 22 in Brewster. Dawn Derow and Peter Calo will reunite for a special end-ofsummer concert to support BluePath’s mission to unlock life’s potential by providing expertly trained autism service dogs that offer safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence. The evening will feature folk and classic rock from the 1960s to the present, with songs by The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Webb, Shawn Colvin, Brandi Carlile, among others. General Admission: $40 ($15 of the ticket price is tax-deductible). There will be a $25 food/drink minimum. Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry Fundraiser The Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, a weekly choice pantry with a 32 year history, George P. Pappas George P. Pappas, 93 of Somers, NY formerly of Queens, died Monday, August 14, 2023 peacefully at his home. George was born on December 31, 1929, in Astoria, Queens to the late Peter and Agnoula (Agnes) Pappas. He grew up in Astoria, graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic High School and went on to attend New York University where he received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree. He was in the ROTC program at NYU, became a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army upon graduation, and served as a Company Commander in Korea during the Korean War. After the war, he came home to New York where he worked in the transportation industry as a structural engineer building roads and bridges for many years until his retirement in 1997. In 1968, he bought property in Somers, where he built a house and raised his family until 2006 when he sold it to his son and moved to Heritage Hills. He loved sports and was a devoted Yankees, Giants, Knicks and Rangers fan. Throughout his time in NYC, he loved to play ice hockey and skip class to watch games at Yankee Stadium. After returning from Korea, he developed a deep interest in skiing. He fell in love with the sport and passed his passion on by teaching many other people how to ski including his son, both grandchildren, niece and her daughter. He continued to ski throughout his life and took his final run with his son and grandchildren when he was 81. George is the beloved husband of Caroline, the loving father of Peter and his wife Ellen, and the devoted grandfather of William and Elizabeth of Somers. He is the brother of John Pappas and his wife Anna of Manhattan. A Funeral Service was celebrated on Saturday, August 19, at The Greek Orthodox Church of Our Savior in Rye, NY. Entombment followed at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Putnam Valley. Lawrence Gerald Kaufman Lawrence Gerald Kaufman died on Friday, Aug. 4, at the age of 92. Lawrence, better known as Larry, is survived by his loving wife Marilyn (Funk) Kaufman; devoted children Melanie Gerber (James Gerber) and Douglas Kaufman (Rimma Kaufman); and adoring grandchildren Leah Gerber and Ethan Kaufman. He was most proud of his two grandchildren. Larry was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Ida Kaufman. He was born on Sept. 10, 1930, in the Bronx where he grew up. He was a proud Korean War Air Force veteran. He married Marilyn, the love of his life, on March 27, 1955. After living in Missouri, Louisiana, the Bronx, and Queens, they moved to Scarsdale in 1965 and to Somers in 1996. Larry had a long prestigious career as a vice president for the jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels in Manhattan. After he retired, he fulfilled a dream of becoming a Yonkers auxiliary police officer. He was a very active member and then the commander of Somers Jewish War Veterans Post 46. A private funeral was held on Sunday, Aug. 6. at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont. Shiva began on Sunday, Aug. 6, and concluded on Friday, Aug. 11. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Hebrew Congregation of Somers, P.O. Box 40, Shenorock, N.Y., 10587. OBITUARIES ROCK FROM PAGE 4 SEE ROCK PAGE 6 JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS FOR MORE INFO CALL: 914.669.9500 or email: [email protected] HardscrabbleClub.com • 22 Sutton Pl, Brewster, NY 10509 ENROLLING NOW for FALL 2023 Week of Sept. 4 onward GRAB YOUR SPOT BEFORE THEY’RE ALL TAKEN! STAGES: Red Ball, 5-7 years Orange Ball, 8-9 years Green Ball, 9-10 years Yellow Ball, 11- 18 years CLASSES: Weekdays: 4-5pm, 5-6pm & 5-6:30pm. Saturdays: 3:30-4:30pm & 3-4:30pm ALL LEVELS: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, Middle School and JV/Varsity Team Players AFTER-SCHOOL BENEFIT CONCERT AT UNCLE CHEEF FEATURING DAWN DEROW AND PETER CALO A LABOR DAY WEEKEND FUNDRAISER FOR BLUEPATH SERVICE DOGS Scan QR code for tickets SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM • CONCERT AT 6:30PM General Admission: $40 per ticket Food/drink minimum: $25 988 Route 22, Brewster, NY 10509

Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, August 24, 2023 Nestled in a lush green hideaway of Yorktown Heights amidst tall evergreens and nature’s beauty, sits The Country House, recently named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report. We invite you to tour and learn more about how our services can benefit you or your loved one. Call (914) 249-9144 to schedule. Experience the Best THE Country House in westchester 2000 Baldwin Road · Yorktown Heights · thecountryhouseinwestchester.com LIC # 800-F-007 will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, October 15, from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Captain Lawrence Barrel House in Mount Kisco. Come enjoy suds, sliders and songs while supporting the incredible work of this predominantly volunteer run community mainstay. This past year saw a staggering increase in the number of guests - over 92,000 ‘person visits’, 28% of which were children and 12% seniors. This is up 40% since last year.  Food for over 1.2 million meals was provided, purchased at inflationary prices. There is no expectation of the need decreasing or prices of food falling.   Individual tickets and sponsorships are available. Please visit www.mountkiscopantry.org or email outreach@mountkiscofood pantry.org for more information. 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 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. Nominate a non-profit ‘changemaker’ for award Nonprofit Westchester (NPW) has begun the nomination process for the 2023 Keep Westchester Thriving Awards. The awards ceremony is Westchester’s only celebration that honors professional change makers in the nonprofit sector. To be eligible, individuals must be employed by a 501c3 NPW member organization for at least five years, and organizations must be recognized as a 501c3 and have been an NPW member for at least five years. All nominations are due by Sept. 22.   Nonprofit changemakers are professionals or organizations who have a vision for change and have delivered concrete actions to further needed change, who have helped to develop and raise awareness on key challenges within their communities, who have collaborated with stakeholders to recognize shared goals, and who have helped shift community culture, mindsets, and behaviors.  As a celebration of the nonprofit sector, this program is a chance to honor organization and individual changemakers that have gone above and beyond in their work to address the needs of our county’s most vulnerable members and to recognize the work of the sector that furthers the social, physical, emotional and economic well-being of all residents. “Keep Westchester Thriving is not only an act of celebration, but also an important acknowledgment of the positive impact that nonprofit sector represents nearly 20% of our workforce,” said Jan Fisher, Executive Director of NPW. “Every year, I find myself moved by the submissions we receive that showcase the remarkable contributions being made within the nonprofit sector in Westchester County.” This year’s winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony hosted by NPW on Nov. 29, at the Sonesta Hotel in White Plains from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $90 per person for NPW members and $150 per person for nonmembers. There are also numerous opportunities to sponsor this inspiring event or to purchase a journal ad.   For any questions regarding the submission process or award criteria, contact Jan Fisher at [email protected] or 914-332-6679.  ROCK FROM PAGE 5 SEE ROCK PAGE 19 BALANCED ROCK

Thursday, August 24, 2023 North Salem News – Page 7 ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. AND WHEN THEY DO, PRO SHOP NORTH HAS GOT YOU COVERED. Car accidents happen when you least expect them, and they can cause significant damage to your vehicle. Driving your vehicle after can be incredibly dangerous, especially if there is damage to the frame. Pro Shop North can assess the damage for you and work with your insurance company to complete any necessary repairs. Customers always come first at Pro Shop North, so we’ll help you make the most of your insurance claim and get you back on the road safely. PHONE: 845-628-0069 | PHONE/TEXT NOW: 914-727-9497 | FAX: 845-628-3745 381 US-6 MAHOPAC NY | PROSHOPAUTOBODYNORTH.COM 24 HOUR LOCK-OUT SERVICE & TOWING AVAILABLE AUTO BODY COLLISION SPECIALIST | EXPERT FRAME STRAIGHTENING PROFESSIONAL COLOR MATCHING | ALL WORK GUARANTEED PROSHOPAUTOBODYNORTH

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 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 North Salem News 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 to [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, August 24, 2023 Over the last several years, no fewer than six employees at Halston Media have been the victims of major cyber theft. The latest victims were my wife and me. A few weeks ago, someone pretending to be one of our employees asked us to change their bank account for direct deposit. To explain, employees and independent contractors request bank changes from time to time, so the request wasn’t out of the ordinary. The real employee didn’t notify us of his missing paycheck until a couple of weeks later. Of course, we reimbursed him for the missing amount. While every email address is unique, a person can choose any name when setting up an account. Many email programs only show the sender’s name in the “from” line. In order to see the actual address, you have to actively click on the name. This is especially true when reading emails on your cell phone. So, thieves can pretend to be anyone, and they can make it look quite real by copying the person’s signature. This particular type of cyber theft is known as a phishing scam. Obviously, my wife and I should have done more due diligence before changing an employee’s bank account. After we discovered what happened, my wife filed a criminal complaint with our local police department and our bank tried to recover the missing funds to no avail. Through the routing number, I was able to find out that the thief set up his account with Green Dot Bank, which is headquartered in Ohio. After putting me on hold for over a half hour, a Green Dot Bank employee instructed me to send them a formal letter to explain what happened, and we “may” be able to recover our money. Since the incident, we’ve changed our procedures, and employees and independent contractors must request changes of this nature over the phone (although AI reportedly will facilitate even scarier types of identity theft in the future, where thieves will be able to steal a person’s voice). A few months before this, another employee was tricked into surrendering a vast sum of money. The thief in that instant convinced our colleague that his/her bank account was hacked, and said that if he/ she tells anyone, then the investigation would be compromised. So, our colleague physically went to his/her bank and transferred his/her funds into a new “uncompromised” account. For months now, our colleague has been unable to recover the funds. A few years ago, someone pretending to be me asked an employee to send them a few hundred dollars in gift cards. That employee obliged. And finally, our editor-at-large, Bob Dumas, has written extensively about being the victim of cyber theft on a number of occasions. In his case, the thieves actually hacked into his accounts, and one even hacked directly into his computer. In all instances, the local police departments where we’ve filed complaints have told each of us that there’s really not much they can do, and that this happens all the time. Why are the police unable to arrest anyone for this crime? If six people on our team have been victims of this crime, how many of our readers have been victims as well? If banks are required to know the identity of their customers, how are the thieves able to get away with it? What can the government do to fix the problem? We have a lot of questions and we assume our readers do as well. So, our editorial team plans to investigate. We’d love to hear from you during the course of our investigations. We recently fell prey to cyber theft We’d like to hear from readers who have been victimized by this crime too Have you been the victim of cyber and/or identity theft? If so, please contact us. • Email [email protected]. • Write “cyber theft” in the subject line. • Tell us your story. • We understand that falling prey to this crime can be embarrassing and we are happy to keep you anonymous in any published story. BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO

Thursday, August 24, 2023 North Salem News – Page 9 You are Cordially Invited to the Digital Marketing Best Practice Seminar www.HalstonMedia.com Digital Marketing Best Practices Webinar When: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Where: Zoom Who: Business Owners who want to Leverage Digital Media to Grow their Business Seminar Description: Strategies for connecting with the always connected consumer have changed. In this fast-paced, 45-minute educational seminar, you'll learn how your business can take advantage of changing consumer behavior, with actionable tips & ideas for improving online visibility, telling the story of your business, and precision digital targeting options for reaching your perfect next customer. Everyone who attends will receive a Free Digital Audit report for their Business! Registration is Free: To register: 1. Email [email protected]. 2. Visit halstonmedia.org/webinar 3. Register by scanning QR code. About us: Halston Digital Agency is the digital department of Halston Media Group. We offer Digital Education, Web Design, SEO, Social Media, & Precision Digital Target Marketing that generates inbound Leads!

Page 10 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, August 24, 2023 Happily Ever After With friends and neighbors packing up to bring their kids to college, it welled up some memories in me. When I attended college in the late Stone Age, things were different. When I showed up on the Vanderbilt campus, it was the first time I’d seen the college in person. I picked it from a combination of glossy brochures and their write-up in Barron’s Guide to Colleges. By comparison, when our kids were looking at colleges, it required several road trips to schools across the country for dozens of tours and interviews. Times change. When I was looking at college, most people in Westchester had never heard of Vanderbilt, which was part of my strategy for getting admitted. Back then, one of their objectives was to have a geographically diverse student body; it was part of their charter when Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt endowed the university with $1 million after the Civil War. Their standards were a little looser for a kid from New York, which worked to my benefit. Suffice it to say, I wouldn’t have a chance to get in there today. I’m also pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to afford it, even if they would admit me. Tuition back then was $2,100 per semester. Now, all in, it is an $80,000 annual investment. That’s $320,000 for a four-year degree. Talk about inflation. Although our kids were in college over 10 years ago, our families’ single largest investment was in their college education. I’m sure that is true for many other families as well. I’ve always found it puzzling that banks, colleges and the government who are in the business of financing this investment in human capital don’t spend any time doing an appraisal of the value of the education and the degree. That’s certainly not the case when you are interested in buying a home where a buyer’s appraisal, a seller’s appraisal, and of course the bank’s appraisal is the norm. If we dove into appraisals of our majors and the schools we attend and compared them with the price tag, would we come to different conclusions? An interpretive dance major from an Ivy League school would probably appraise much lower than a civil engineering degree from a SUNY school. Yet the system does not make it easy to make the comparison. Milton Friedman, the Nobel prize-winning economist, felt that the investment in education was like any other capital investment and would probably benefit from the application of market economics. His thinking probably gave rise to the development of another way to finance college and graduate education. The technique is known as an Income Share Agreement (ISA). The concept of the ISA is straightforward. The organization financing the loan, whether a hedge fund, university, or technical school, does not ask for the repayment of a specific amount, but rather a fixed percentage of the graduate’s income over a period of time; say, 10% of the graduate’s income for 10 years. The lender is rolling the dice with the graduate. If the graduate underachieves, the lender does not get their money back. If, on the other hand, the graduate is financially successful, the lender, or should we say investor, gets a nice return. The benefit of this approach, if it became more widely accepted, would be the development of a standard for understanding the value of the diploma. It would also have the added benefit of helping students make better choices. As haberdasher, Marcy Syms was famous for saying, “an educated consumer is our best customer.” More efficient markets benefit everyone, even in education. Appraising college DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL NOW BEFORE THE NEXT POWER OUTAGE *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. Contact a Generac dealer for full terms and conditions $0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS (914) 689-7350 FREE 7-year Extended Warranty* – A $735 Value! Whether you are home or away, protect what matters most from unexpected power outages with a Generac Home Standby Generator. (914) 689-7350 FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT Both pre-payment and no-payment options Serving all Faiths since 1858 Cremations and Burials DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager JOSEPH M. McMANUS ~ Director RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033 • Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah Railroad station. • Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars • Monuments & inscriptions available.

Thursday, August 24, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Do you know what the cost of your long-term care will be if you are not eligible for Medicaid? To most people it’s ancient history, but for me it feels like yesterday. It was 1971 and the world was my oyster. At the ripe old age of 23, I was excited about what life had in store for me. Adding to my exuberant outlook was the fact that, on the entertainment side, American movies had entered a new era of realism, which immersed itself in the gritty corners of everyday life. This bold cinematic approach was best exemplified by a director, William Friedkin, whose one-two punch not only defined his career, but made a lasting imprint on a new generation of films to come. Punch Number One “The French Connection” was a drama about a grungy, racist New York cop, Popeye Doyle, who Gene Hackman played with gusto, so much so that he won an Academy Award for his performance. I was familiar with his work, having loved his portrayal of a son in search of a father’s love in the little-known 1970 film, “I Never Sang for My Father,” which still is one of my top 10 movies of all time. Embedded in every scene of “The French Connection” is a dark vision of class differences as well as bigotry, which the film displays without apology. Working class stiff and swashbuckling detective Popeye Doyle spends much of the film chasing a very well-to-do drug kingpin, played to perfection by Fernando Rey. The most famous sequence in the motion picture is one where Popeye races like a crazed man (or like the people we see passing us on the Taconic every morning) in a Pontiac LeMans he seized from a civilian through the streets of Bensonhurst. Why the hurry? The detective is attempting to apprehend a hitman who has commandeered a subway train and is running all the normal subway stops. Hackman’s acting is truly superb. He makes his pursuit seem like his personal existential quest. He can’t breathe if he doesn’t catch the bad guy. To raise the audience’s blood pressure, Friedkin strapped a camera to the front bumper of the runaway LeMans, giving the viewers an angle that’s visceral and dizzying at the same time. After seven minutes of perhaps the most exciting chase ever filmed, the subway crashes and the thug exits. Doyle, following on foot, corners him on the stairs. When the bad guy turns, Doyle shoots him in the back. That movie shook me to my core. Given my reaction, I didn’t think it was possible for Friedkin to ever soar to such heights again. Then, two years later, as my life’s career path shifted from philosophy professor to lawyer, I had the occasion to meet some incredibly interesting contemporaries. As a third-year law student, over lunch, one of my classmates confided in me that Friedkin had directed a soon-to-be released movie “that will knock your socks off.” He seemed to have inside information, which prompted me to ask how he knew so much. Delighted by my curiosity, he informed me that he was a body double for the “old priest” in Friedkin’s new production. I had no idea what role the “old priest” had in the movie but, rest assured, I would make sure I saw the film as soon as it opened. Punch Number Two Sure enough, during the December holiday recess in 1973, Friedkin’s second masterpiece opened. I didn’t go on opening night, but a few days after Christmas I ventured down to 59th Street to a theater in the round showing “The Exorcist.” To my chagrin, I was not the only one who made the pilgrimage to the West side of Manhattan to see this movie. There were long lines stretching around the block. To add to the anticipation, the movie theater gave out free vomit bags to moviegoers as we entered. Their antics weren’t far off. Friedkin’s skill at turning standard supernatural-horror scenes into amusement park thrill rides and shock treatments in fact caused fainting spells and vomiting among several of the patrons in my theater. Even though “The French Connection” won more Academy Awards, “The Exorcist really” was the cornerstone of Friedkin’s legacy. In case you’re not familiar with the book or the film, let me tell you a little about what it’s about. The movie focused on a 12-year-old girl in Washington D.C. named Regan MacNeil (played by Linda Blair), who begins to exhibit odd behavior. A young priest, experiencing a crisis of faith, is called upon to rid her of the evil spirit that possesses her. He is helping an older priest (whose body double was my law school friend) who seemed to be clearly overmatched by the ghoul. The movie was a big hit. It struck a deep chord in many of us who had been taught to fear the devil, but had, in our adult years, begun to doubt the efficacy of the entire tale. Movie theaters were packed. “The Exorcist” was the second highest grossing film of 1974.  To Friedkin’s credit, looking beyond its popularity, the movie was laid out masterfully. For example, Friedkin stages early scenes, like when Regan comes into the living room and pees on the carpet, in hushed tones. He lets the tempo build, like a Barry Manilow song, as the movie gradually evolves into a nightmare of such grotesque primal queasiness that its images never leave you. The most striking example is a scene that people still talk about. Regan’s head turns completely around as she spews green vomit Saluting a master craftsman JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANOPAGE 14

Page 12 North Salem News – ThAs the warm weather winds down and the community looks ahead to autumn and the start of a new school year, we take one last look back at another eventful summer in our community! All in a North Salem summer! Officials paying a visit to North Salem’s Camp Morty in July. PHOTO COURTESY OF WESTCHESTER PARKS FOUNDATION Pegasus Therapeutic Riding and the Hammond Museum joined forces for a benefit auction. PHOTO COURTESY OF PEGASUS THERAPEUTIC RIDING Martin Aronchick and Richard Brooker of Chick’s Candy Story perform at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Folks came out for a favorite community event with the return of the St. James Episcopal Church country auction and fair. PHOTO: CAROL REIF Karen Stern, Janis Cecil, Tim Purdy, Frank Curtis, and Ken Littmann at the St. James fair. PHOTO: CAROL REIF North Salem helped Virginia Wiede celebrate her 100th birthday! Katherine Daniels with Assemblymember Chris Burdick after being named a “Woman of Distinction.” PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHRIS BURDICK Auctioneer George Cole and his assistants testing the furniture.

ursday, August 24, 2023 Page 13 Patrons hunting for literary treasure at Ruth Keeler Library’s annual book sale. PHOTO: CAROL REIF The community enjoying the Vails Grove July 4th festivities. PHOTO COURTESY OF CARLY DADAY North Salem’s Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony marks the beginning of summer in our town. PHOTO: TOM WALOGORSKY

Page 14 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, August 24, 2023 MARTORANO FROM PAGE 11 I n the summer of 1954, my dad built a beach house in our home state of Rhode Island. I quickly made a new friend, Bev, whose folks also built that same year. We sat on the beach together every day and revved up our tan by putting on baby oil laced with iodine and holding a tin foil reflector to catch even more rays. In the evening, Bev and I would go down to the beach pavilion to be with our friends. We might indulge in sweet treats of ice cream sodas and frozen Milky Way bars. There were also duckpin bowling alleys there, and by the end of the summer we got to be pretty good bowlers. Bev and I often had sleepovers at each other’s houses, and when the middle of August arrived, we were feeling so sad to think that summer was nearly over. We knew that we would not see much of each other during the school year because neither of us drove yet, and our homes were quite far from each other. At what was to be our last sleepover of the season, my mom woke us very early the next morning, and we wondered why. She told us to get up, take a shower, have some breakfast and dress in anything we thought might be somewhat waterproof. Yes, it was raining and the wind was blowing, but that was just a usual northeaster in our minds. Mom was thinking differently as she began mopping up the water that was seeping under the French doors, but she did not tell us what she feared. Before long, all the furniture on the porch was pushed up against the glass panel doors. Suddenly, the rain seemed to be coming sideways when all the lights went out and the clocks stopped. No one was wearing a watch, so time literally stood still. It grew as dark as night outside, even though we guessed it was only late morning. The sea was so angry, it was almost totally white and the boats in the marina would disappear down into the troughs of the great swells just like toys in a bathtub. Before long, waves began splashing over the road in front of the house, and one or two of the boats broke loose from their moorings and were tossed up onto the shore. The furniture on the porch was now banging against the closed doors, and we were not able to get out to secure anything. When the waves began to actually break on the front lawn, panic set in. There was no TV or radio without electricity. Finally, mom told us she believed this to be no ordinary storm, but truly a hurricane. She had lived through the one in 1938 and recognized the severity of both the wind and rain. She concluded that we needed to climb out the back windows of the cottage and attempt to stay in the protection of the back of the house in order to get across the street to our neighbors. Their property was much further back and on top of a little hill. We finally made it to the neighbors. Once we were safe and could no longer see the ocean, our worries lessened. That’s when the storm seemed to stop altogether, and the sun even came out. Bev and I wanted to leave and go back to my house, but my mother informed us this was the eye of the storm, and soon the terrible wind and rain returned. Toward the end of the day the storm did finally break, but nothing could have prepared us for what we saw upon returning to our place. The house was still standing, but it had no shingles on the front and most of the roof was gone. The front yard was now a continuation of the beach and full of sand and huge pieces of pavement. There were fish swimming in the living room, which was knee-deep in mud and water. The furniture was all turned over and floating around. There was no longer a screen porch. Boats along the shore were broken apart and looked like matchsticks lying everywhere. We all cried with the sight of the devastation we saw along the vast shoreline, but also cried tears of joy that we had all been saved. Eventually, the house was rebuilt. There were many future summers of fun for Bev and me, but we never forgot the fateful summer of “54” and the unexpected visit of Hurricane Carol. Bev and I are still dear, close friends to this day. An unusual summer MARILYN A. PELLINI MUSINGS: PAST AND PRESENT (pea soup) into the priest’s face. Talk about a distressing moment! In the final analysis, “The Exorcist” turned horror into something real, tangible and fearful. And yes, my law school friend was correct, it knocked my socks off.   William Friedkin died last week at the age of 87. His career lasted until the present day, but for me, his one-two punch in the early 70s was enough to cement his place as one of the greatest directors of my lifetime. Friedkin used cinema to say the unsayable, to suggest that cops and criminals exist on the same continuum and that, even in the modernday science first world, Satan lives.  Even into his 80s, Friedkin kept working. His last effort, “The Caine Mutiny Court Martial,” starring Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Clarke, will be released this fall. Regardless of its success or failure, in my mind, William Friedkin long ago solidified his place as a groundbreaking and revolutionary director.  For all his accomplishments, Friedkin remained modest. In 2012, he stated, “I don’t see myself as a pioneer; I see myself as a working guy and that’s all, and that is enough.” Recalling the scene of scores of terrified moviegoers running out of my movie theater in 1973, I beg to differ. He was one-of-a-kind and will be missed. 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. 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 from other accountants and tax preparers is our ability to work with you not just on taxes, but on financials, college planning, divorce, retirement planning, changes in life planning... We don’t just process tax forms, we advise on how to handle your income and expenses in the future with personalized recommendations. We help you navigate the tax code, and in the end, help you set sound financial goals. What separates us

Thursday, August 24, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 15 NO NEWS... 1. Clip the short form on the page 2. Fill out the information. 3. Mail it to P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, NY 10541 4. Or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com 5. Or Scan our QR Code to Subscribe. We need you to subscribe. It’s FREE & It’s Easy! is NOT necessarily good news! # Please print your first and last names and address legibly, sign and date (all required to continue receiving your subscription to this newspaper). YES, I wish to receive a FREE 3-year subscription to North Salem News YES, I really enjoy North Salem News and I’d like to continue receiving it for 3 years, along with a monetary contribution this year. (Please print legibly.) First (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required. Please print legibly.) Last (Required) City: State: ZIP: Name: Signature: Email: Snowbird Dates (if applicable): Date: Phone: Address: (Optional for TAPinto E-News) (Optional) Mail to: P.O. Box 864 Mahopac, NY 10541 While we need your Full Support to keep this newspaper strong, we include the option for Basic Support because we don’t want financial reasons to get in the way of our readers receiving this newspaper. Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com OR or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com Checks payable to Halston Media LLC. Please include this form in your envelope. Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: The Somers Record Mahopac News Yorktown News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times The Katonah-Lewisboro times Dear Dr. Linda, As a retired teacher, I’d like to give some advice to parents whose children hate math. A big part of helping improve math skills is changing students’ negative attitudes towards math in general. The better they like it, the more willing they’ll be to approach learning math. Given a budget, students can make gift lists (encourage giving vs. getting) while simultaneously creating math scenarios. Again, too, the decision-making and “power” is in the students’ control, which fosters independence! A winner all around. My body is still shaking with excitement over those “Pigs Will Be Pigs” books among other math-themed books in the library too. Sincerely, Leslie K. Dear Leslie, Thank you for your email. As children go back to school, the feelings they had when school was over in June all come back. There’s a population of children that hated math in June who are entering school in September, still hating math. I remember an email I received years ago from a parent. “Our daughter is entering fourth grade and the last thing her teacher said to me at our spring conference was, ‘Emma is still struggling in math, so be sure to do math with her over the summer so she won’t struggle in fourth grade.’ Did she ruin our summer with that advice? Yes. As a student, I hated math. I didn’t understand what the teacher was saying and when my parents tried to help me, it made everything worse. My husband and I don’t know what to do—and my daughter ends up crying if I mention the word “math.” Any advice? Vicky.” Unfortunately, many people hate math. And it’s not because math is so hard to understand—it’s that math is personal. Some children understand numbers and enjoy playing with numbers. They’re our future mathematicians. However, even these children sometimes struggle in school with math because the teacher is told to follow a particular program and some children simply don’t do well with that program. For example, Andrew loved basketball and was able to figure out scores and make predictions by doing math in his head. Yet, he was unable to succeed following the school program because it had multiple steps and he struggled with anything in which he had to follow multiple steps. Because of this, he was failing math and had to go to school at 7:30 a.m., an hour and a half before everyone else, for math help. Obviously, it didn’t help him because he was still following the same program, a program that didn’t account for Andrew’s needs. Then today, many children need to count on their fingers when they first learn how to add and subtract. Yet, as I mentioned in a previous column, many program-following teachers don’t allow these children to use their fingers. (As a result, the only thing they learn is how to hide their fingers.) One more example is the child who loves math, but is told (because of the program the school is using) that he needs to write and explain what he’s doing. For some children this is fine, but for one fifth-grader I worked with, this was a disaster because he had trouble with writing. He started failing math. If not for his parents and teacher who decided together to let him do the math his way, he’d still be failing math. Instead, he’s now entering eighth grade with an A+ average in accelerated math. The point is, teachers need to find the method that fits each child, not find a method and then try to make each child fit the method. When this happens, the child usually becomes frustrated and anxious and math becomes a negative thing.  To prevent math from becoming even more negative, in addition to Leslie’s ideas above, play age-appropriate math games that require the learning of addition or subtraction or the times tables, etc., to win. This helps change the way children who hate math think and feel about math. Here’s one you might start with: First make a tic-tac-toe design. Instead of putting in Xs and Os, put the numbers 4, 9 and 2 across the top row. Then put 3, 5 and 7 across the center row. Now put 8, 1 and 6 across the bottom row. (If you add any three numbers across, down or diagonally, it always adds up to the same thing—15. To fun with math, -Dr. Linda Dr. Linda, along with her husband, Dr. Al, own Strong Learning Tutoring and Test Prep serving Westchester and Putnam counties for over 40 years. Strong Learning tutors students K-12 in any subject, in person or remotely. Drs. Linda and Al are also the authors of “Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids.” Let children do math their way DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING

Page 16 – North Salem News HEALTH & WELLNESS Thursday, August 24, 2023 17 Miller Rd. Mahopac 845-621-1222 RooneyOrtho.com Rooney Orthodontics Children & Adults One touch of a button sends help fast, 24/7. alone I’m never Life Alert® is always here for me. I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! ® Help at Home with GPS! Help On-the-Go For a FREE brochure call: 1-800-404-9776 Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES Batteries Never Need Charging. FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT Call today and receive a FREE SHOWER PACKAGE PLUS $1600 OFF With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 1-855-916-5473 Celebrating oneyear anniversary Dr. George Gertner offering unique therapeutic technique SOFTWAVE PAIN THERAPY OF NEW YORK SoftWave Therapy of New York 311 North St., Ste. 410, White Plains 914-686-6200 SoftWave Therapy, a patented, FDA-cleared treatment for inflammation, chronic pain, diabetes and joint issues, has been available in Westchester for one year. In that time, SoftWave Therapy of New York has successfully treated more than 700 patients suffering with severe pain. These are patients that have already exhausted every single health care option, including medication, chiropractic, physical therapy and in many cases surgery. All without success. Dr. George Gertner is owner and director of SoftWave Therapy-NY, which shares office space with his existing chiropractic practice, Upper Cervical Chiropractic of NY. Dr. Gertner explained that the therapy is a drug-free, injection-free, surgery-free approach to ending pain. The treatments themselves are painless. They promote fast healing by stimulating new stem cells, increasing circulation, and breaking up scar tissue and/or painful calcifications. Clinical studies show SoftWave Therapy has a 91 percent success rate. “Most patients experience relief as soon as their first 15-minute treatment, and are expected to complete the entire treatment plan in about eight visits,” Dr. Gertner said. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in five American adults could be living in chronic pain, defined as pain most days or every day for the past six months or longer. There’s a higher prevalence among older people and women. SoftWave Therapy uses various lens configurations to produce safe, regenerative soft-pressure waves within the body, he explained. The results include a dramatic reduction of inflammation in the body as new, healthy stem cells are encouraged to grow. Dr. Gertner said it can treat discomfort associated with a number of conditions, including diabetes, joint pain, chronic back pain, wound pain, numbing or tingling, tennis elbow, torn ligaments, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. For more information or to book an appointment, call 914-686-6200. Upper Cervical Chiropractic of NY is a Halston Media marketing partner. Advertise With Us When you advertise with North Salem News, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout North Salem. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Dr. George Gertner

Thursday, August 24, 2023 North Salem News – Page 17

Page 18 – North Salem News LEISURE Thursday, August 24, 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. Russian painter 6. Very fast jet 9. Phillipine municipality 13. Intestinal 14. Small freshwater fish 15. Algerian coastal city 16. Vomit 17. Famed astronomer 18. Ghanaian currency 19. Improved the condition of 21. Int’l association of interpreters 22. Infections 23. Dish made with lentils 24. Thou 25. Former CIA 28. Unit used to compare power levels 29. Members of Pueblo people 31. Myanmar monetary units 33. Polished 36. Signed a contract 38. Nothing 39. Once-ubiquitous department store 41. Neural structures 44. Thick piece of something 45. Slang for trucks with trailers 46. Longing 48. Senior officer 49. Levels of frequency 51. Bird’s beak 52. Move rapidly downwards 54. Koran chapters 56. Streteches out 60. Top of the human body 61. A Chinese temple and Indian town are two 62. Fertility god 63. Sea eagle 64. Dry 65. Zodiac sign 66. “Horizon Call of the Mountain” character 67. Have the ability to 68. Take somewhere CLUES DOWN 1. “Iron Man” actress Leslie 2. Wings 3. Adjust the spacing 4. They’re usually locked 5. Atomic #43 6. Wise individuals 7. Horse mackerel 8. Pearl Jam’s debut album 9. Confines 10. Colorless crystalline compound 11. Unsatisfactorily 12. Plant of the parsley family 14. Determines time 17. Causes the birth of 20. Small ornament on a watch chain 21. Richly decorated cloth tapestry 23. Vito Corleone was one 25. Igbo musical instrument 26. Put in harmony 27. Japanese alcoholic drinks 29. Tinseltown 30. Closes tightly 32. Songs sung to one’s lover 34. One thousandth of an inch 35. Small drink of whiskey 37. Political divisions in ancient Greece 40. Helps little firms 42. Baby’s eating accessory 43. Very long periods of time 47. Small block of wood 49. Town in Surrey, England 50. Enquiry 52. Murdered 53. Bura-__: Chadic language 55. Crater on Mars 56. Mammal genus 57. Sock 58. Make 59. Stony waste matter 61. Partner to cheese 65. Pound Potatoes are often the unsung heroes of meals. They work any time of the day and with most meals. Hash browns accompany eggs at breakfast, French fries are ideal with sandwiches come lunchtime, and there’s no limiting potatoes at dinner. They can be the star of the show with potato gnocchi or baked potato soup, or serve as mashed or baked complements to roasts and more. Steak and potatoes long has been a popular pairing that wins rave reviews around the table. This recipe for “Steak with Crispy Potatoes and Pistachio Pesto” from “Real Simple Dinner Tonight: Done” (Time Home Entertainment) by the editors of Real Simple highlights what a winning combination steak and potatoes can be. Potatoes are the perfect side dish Steak with Crispy Potatoes and Pistachio Pesto Serves 4 1-1/2 pounds red new potatoes (about 18), sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup shelled roasted pistachios 1 small garlic clove 2 strip or sirloin steaks (1 inch thick; about 1-1/2 pounds total) 1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound) Heat oven to 425 F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor, process the parsley, pistachios, garlic, 1/4 cup of the remaining oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper until finely chopped. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steaks with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook to the desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Wipe out the skillet. Add the broccoli rabe and 1/2 cup water and simmer, covered, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with the steak, potatoes and pesto. Tip: The pistachio pesto in this dish makes an excellent accompaniment to lamb, chicken, shrimp or fish. Or serve it on toasted country bread for an easy appetizer.

Thursday, August 24, 2023 North Salem News – Page 19 in their lives, but they have also overcome them with courage and perseverance. They have learned to adapt to changing circumstances, and to look for the silver lining in every situation. They believe that every problem has a solution, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow.” Be grateful and happy. Gratitude and happiness are not dependent on external factors, but on your inner attitude. Residents are “grateful for what they have, rather than what they don’t have. They enjoy the simple pleasures of life, such as spending time with their loved ones, listening to music, or watching the sunset. They celebrate their achievements, big or small, and they don’t take anything for granted.” “They hope that their advice will inspire you to pursue your dreams, achieve your goals, and enjoy your journey.  All of the residents here wish you all the best for a successful and rewarding school year!” Waterview concluded. Smiling participants also posed with placards detailing their words of wisdom, including this reporter’s favorite: “There’s no such thing as a stupid question.” BACK-TO-SCHOOL FROM PAGE 1 Waterview residents offer back to school tips to students. PHOTO COURTESY OF WATERVIEW HILLS Sculpture III Through Aug. 27 Three Hudson Valley sculptors, Bob Madden, Karen Madden, and Lila Turjanski-Villard, present their 3D artworks embracing structure, movement, and grace during the 3rd annual sculpture show, SCULPTURE III at Live 4 Art Gallery, located at 20 Charles Colman Blvd., in Pawling. Their works encompass abstract and modern figurative forms in stone, metal and mixed media. The annual sculpture show has become a signature event to showcase sculptures at the Live 4 Art Gallery. It is a spacious and contemporary venue, providing the perfect setting to display these captivating works of art. Its open layout and natural lighting create an immersive and engaging experience for visitors, allowing them to fully appreciate the intricate details and unique forms of each sculpture. For the love of art and animals, 25% of all sales will be donated to the SPCA. Sculpture III will be open Friday (2 - 6 p.m.), Saturday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Sunday (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and by appointment. For more information, contact [email protected] 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 SEE ROCK PAGE 20 ROCK FROM PAGE 6 1 DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 10/31/2023. 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 6/25/2023 and 10/31/2023. 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 financial 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. CA License CLSB #1050316. Central CA License #1096271. License #RCE-50303. OR License #198571. WA License #RENEWAP877BM. WA License# RENEWAW856K6. All other license numbers available upon request. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. "Renewal by Andersen" and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. © 2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. This was delivered via your local newspaper. RBA13228 Save on Windows and Doors! AND 40% OFF1 BUY ONE, GET ONE Interest accrues from the date of purchase but is waived if paid in full within 12 months. Minimum purchase of 4. $0 Money Down $0 Interest $0 Monthly Payments for 12 months1 866-944-1728 Call by October 31 for your FREE consultation.

Page 20 – North Salem News Thursday, August 24, 2023 had such a good relationship with them,” June said. “They threw him black-tie galas and gave him a Picasso. We have a Picasso! They just loved him. He was able to give them an incredible space to live in.” In 1981 he designed a home for Fred Jaroslow, the chief operating officer of Weight Watchers, on Long Island’s North Shore. A pile of blocks, cylinders, and vaults, The New York Times said it has “an almost completely windowless facade, save for a kitchen aperture, a concession to Jaroslow’s wife.” The house gained prominence when Martin Scorsese used it as the setting for a debauched party hosted by Leonardo DiCaprio’s corrupt broker in the 2013 film “The Wolf of Wall Street.” June Goldfinger said her husband’s designs were never “one size fits all.” They were accommodating to the client’s wants and needs, but, most importantly, were designed to fit the location. “He was very specific about the site,” she said. “In the ‘Villages in the Sun’ book he wrote, he took all the photos [of his work] and they were in a Museum of Modern Art show in the ’80s. He didn’t compromise but delivered these incredible projects for his clients.” The Times writes that later in his career, Goldfinger expanded somewhat beyond the New York area, designing a series of luxury villas on the Caribbean island of Anguilla and two homes in the American Southwest, including one in Santa Fe, for himself and his wife. June says that through it all, he was never affected by his fame and notoriety and remained well-grounded. “He was a humble guy—always,” she said. “He loved what he did, and he loved his family, but wasn’t going to have any attitude. We never had a press person, no marketing. People would just call the office and see what we were doing.” “His favorite thing was White House Subs in Atlantic City, a place about the size of a phone booth,” she continued. “Out of all the fabulous things he could have eaten, that was his favorite. That’s who he was. Sometimes, we’d drive down to Atlantic City just to get them.” June said the couple loved their life in Lewisboro, noting the community reflected Myron’s personality. “Lewisboro is heaven,” she said. “It has more nature trails, and the town is integrated with those who love nature and love families. This place is very laid back; that’s its charm. It doesn’t have attitude, just like Myron.” It’s been a month since Myron’s passing, and June says she misses him dearly. “He was always working on something. He really enjoyed life,” she said. “He drove like a bat out of hell—he was not going to be a 90-year-old stick in the mud. And there was a simple honesty about him. We have been [in Waccabuc] for 53 years and I still look at it with wonder. I am very lucky! But I want him back.” Besides, his wife, Myron Goldfinger is survived by his two daughters, Thira and Djerba. GOLDFINGER FROM PAGE 3 The Goldfingers’ award-winning Waccabuc home PHOTO COURTESY OF JUNE GOLDFINGER 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. Chronic Pain Support Group Research tells us that 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, or pain that lasts most days or every day for three months or more. Of this group, 20 million experience high-impact chronic pain, or pain that interferes with basic functioning and activities of daily living. Pain is the  No. 1 reason  that Americans access the health care system, and costs the nation up to  $635 billion each year in medical treatments, ROCK FROM PAGE 19 SEE ROCK PAGE 22 My Community Bulletin Board Sullivan County Property ONLINE AUCTION FREE Brochure, visit web site or call NYSAuctions.com ABSOLUTE AUCTIONS & REALTY, Inc. | (800) 243-0061 Homes, Vacant Land, Seasonal & Commercial Property Tax Foreclosures, 2 Day Auction: Wednesday, September 6 & Thursday, September 7 @ 9:30AM Connect Anywhere, Anytime. fifffflffiflffffffiffffiffi    ffi ffiffff flffi
ffi flflffi  CALL TODAY (877) 651-1637 • Medicaid • SNAP • SSI • WIC • Veterans Pension • Survivors or Lifeline Benefits • Tribal Assistance Program • Housing Assistance fifffflffiflffiffffififfiffiflfffflffi ffi  855.281.6439 I Free Quotes UP TO Could your kitchen use a little magic? ON YOUR FULL KITCHEN REMODEL* SAVE 10% *Discount applies to purchase of new cabinets or cabinet refacing with a countertop. Does not apply to countertop only projects. May not combine with other offers or prior purchases. Exp.3/31/23. NP-263. NY: Nassau: H1759490000 Suffolk: 16183-H NY/Rockland: 5642 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! Visit Our Display Center: 747 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065 • Sales • Rentals • Service • Buybacks New and Reconditioned Lifts Stay in the home you Love! ELEVATORS • STAIR LIFTS • WHEELCHAIR LIFTS • RAMPS Locally Owned & Operated

Thursday, August 24, 2023 North Salem News – Page 21 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. Terms and Conditions subject to change. New service activation on approved credit. Cellular service is not available in all areas and is subject to system limitations. Savings calculation is based on a comparison of Consumer Cellular’s average customer invoice to the average cost of single-line entry-level plans o ered by the major U.S. wireless carriers as of May 2022. CALL CONSUMER CELLULAR 844-919-1682 Switch & Save Up to $250/Year On Your Talk, Text and Data Plan! NOTHING YOU NEED. YOU DON’T. EVERYTHING from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company Call to get your FREE Information Kit 1-855-225-1434 Dental50Plus.com/nypress Product not available in all states. Includes the Participating (in GA: Designated) Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN). Rider kinds: B438, B439 (GA: B439B). 6208-0721 DENTAL Insurance EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER! Promo Code: 285 FINANCING THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET!1 1 Subject to credit approval. Call for details. FREE GUTTER ALIGNMENT + FREE GUTTER CLEANING* SENIORS & MILITARY! YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE* 20 + % % OFF 10 OFF *For those who qualify. One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. **Offer valid at time of estimate only. 2The leading consumer reporting agency conducted a 16 month outdoor test of gutter guards in 2010 and recognized LeafFilter as the “#1 rated professionally installed gutter guard system in America.” Manufactured in Plainwell, Michigan and processed at LMT Mercer Group in Ohio. See Representative for full warranty details. Registration# 0366920922 CSLB# 1035795 Registration# HIC.0649905 License# CBC056678 License# RCE-51604 Registration# C127230 License# 559544 Suffolk HIC License# 52229-H License# 2102212986 License# 262000022 License# 262000403 License# 2106212946 License# MHIC111225 Registration# 176447 License# 423330 Registration# IR731804 License# 50145 License# 408693 Registration# 13VH09953900 Registration# H-19114 License# 218294 Registration# PA069383 License# 41354 License# 7656 DOPL #10783658-5501 License# 423330 License# 2705169445 License# LEAFFNW822JZ License# WV056912 CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE 1-855-478-9473 Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm, Sun: 2pm-8pm EST BOGO 40% OFF OFFER ENDS 10/31 888-448-0421 AFFORDABLE Dumpster Rentals! CIRONE CARTING 845-533-5262 Service: 914-669-9679 Auto Sales: 914-485-1195 Fax: 914-669-9685 6 Dingle Ridge Road - North Salem, NY 10560 meccanicshop.com BUYING ONLY 845-628-0362 WE WILL COME TO YOU! 52 YEARS! WE BUY: GOLD • STERLING SILVER • JEWELRY • COINS • PAINTINGS • BRONZES • CLOCKS • COLLECTIBLES • ANTIQUES • ETC. Items for sale? Call us! Honest and Reliable, 30+ years experience. Local Collector/Seller (Westchester/Putnam) Call or text: 917-699-2496 • email: [email protected] Hope to hear from you! Thanks! BUYING COMIC BOOK COLLECTIONS! TOP PRICES PAID! VIKING LYNX MONOGRAM SUBZERO SCOTSMAN BERTAZZONI BOSCH BEST DCS GE MARVEL MIELE MAYTAG ELECTROLUX WHIPSPERKOOL FRIDGIDAIRE Trusted Repair That Will Stand the Test of Time Grills | Washers | Dryers | Refrigerators | Ovens | Ranges | Wine Coolers Serving Westchester County PH: 914.864.1252 6 Mark Mead Road • Cross River, NY 10518 Email: [email protected] www.appliancegenie.com AUTHORIZED SERVICE FOR VIKING, LYNX, FRIGIDAIRE 59 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE 719 Rte. 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 email: [email protected] 845.628.3924 • beeandjay.com For All Your Plumbing, Heating, Hot Water Heater & Gas Needs 845-278-7312 ALL FUEL CO. The Shelley Family Home Heating Fuel 1606 Rte 22, Brewster • Burner Sales, Service & Installation • Tank Removal & Installation • Propane Available for Cooking & Heating

Page 22 – North Salem News Thursday, August 24, 2023 disability payments and lost productivity. Support groups provide a forum for those with pain to gain support and learn about ways to manage pain and progress from patient to person. This group takes place over Zoom every other week. For more information, call Ted Bloch at 914-552-6281 or email him at [email protected]. All conversations are kept strictly confidential. Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam Monthly Meeting Join in for the monthly discussion, working to advance crossracial and cross-cultural amity to impact the public discourse on race. Meetings feature speakers, screenings and presentations where discussions are aimed at educating one another on who we really are. Visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/138495877899 to register for this online event. RideConnect Rideconnect has volunteers ready to help drive seniors to their medical appointments and assist with shopping. Services are free to seniors residing in Westchester and southern Putnam Counties. To request assistance, call 914-242-7433. Anyone wishing to volunteer for Rideconnect may do so by emailing Marietta Manoni at [email protected]. The Putnam Chorale’s Summer Ensemble, a smaller group of the full Putnam Chorale, will perform an entertaining program entitled, “Poppin’ Through the Decades,” a compilation of favorite hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Summer Ensemble group is directed by Carol Jendras. Some of the hits include, “Rock Around the Clock,” “Mister Sandman,” “Happy Together,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Take Me Home Country Roads.,” and other favorites. Performances will be held on the following dates: Saturday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. at Tompkins Corners Cultural Center, Putnam Valley Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 83 Main St., Brewster Sunday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. at St. Joachim Church, 51 Leonard St., Beacon Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Brewster Street Festival, Brewster These concerts are dedicated to Ed Broderick, a long-time Putnam Chorale member, Fundraising Committee Member, and 2022 Summer Ensemble Member who passed away in February of this year. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.putnamchorale.org or send an email to contactus@putnamchorale. org. Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors; free for children 12 and under. The full Putnam Chorale will start its Fall season in September, on Monday evenings at 6:45pm, rehearsing at the Carmel High School’s music building. Dr. Jason Tramm, new musical director, will lead the Chorale. All singers are welcome. Article courtesy of Putnam Chorale. ‘Poppin’ Through the Decades’ Putnam Chorale’s Summer Ensemble to perform at area venues The concert series will begin on Sept. 9 at at Tompkins Corners Cultural Center. ROCK FROM PAGE 20 Limited Time: Get 8 FREE Burgers Classic Cookout Collection 4 Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons (5 oz.) 4 Air-Chilled Boneless Chicken Breasts (5 oz.) 4 Omaha Steaks Burgers (4 oz.) 4 Gourmet Jumbo Franks (3 oz.) 4 Individual Scalloped Potatoes (3.8 oz.) 4 Caramel Apple Tartlets (4 oz.) 1 Omaha Steaks Seasoning (3 oz.) 8 FREE Omaha Steaks Burgers (4 oz.) 73818GPJ separately $274.93 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE $ 12999 Order Now! OmahaSteaks.com/Classic5632 | 1.833.613.1482 Ask for your 8 FREE burgers with off er 73818GPJ Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Photo exemplary of product advertised. Limit 2. 8 free 4 oz. burgers will be sent to each shipping address that includes 73818. Standard S&H added per address. Offer available while supplies last. Items may be substituted due to inventory limitations. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions may apply. All purchases acknowledge acceptance of Terms of Use: OmahaSteaks.com/terms-of-useOSI. Expires 09/30/23. | Omaha Steaks, Inc. THE BEST STEAKS OF YOUR LIFE OR YOUR MONEY BACK Let’s talk steaks. Steaks that are tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Perfectly aged, hand-trimmed, one-of-a-kind steaks that are GUARANTEED to be perfect, every single time. These aren’t just steaks. These are Omaha Steaks. PERFECTION IS EFFORTLESS 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

Thursday, August 24, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS North Salem News – Page 23 DIVORCE $389 - Uncontested divorce papers prepared. Only one signature required. Poor person Application included if applicable. Separation agreements. Custody and support petitions. 518-274-0380 Drive Out Breast Cancer: Donate a car today! The benefits of donating your car or boat: Fast Free Pickup - 24hr Response Tax Deduction - Easy To Do! Call 24/7: 855-905-4755 COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Grants and Scholarships available for certain programs for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! 844-947-0192 (M-F 8am-6pm ET). Computer with internet is required. TRAIN ONLINE TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 855- 543-6440. (M-F 8am-6pm ET). Computer with internet is required. ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR MORE ON YOUR TAXES? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-869-5361 (Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm PST) HEARING AIDS!! High-quality rechargeable, powerful Audien hearing aids priced 90% less than competitors. Tiny and NEARLY INVISIBLE! 45-day money back guarantee! 855-598-5898 VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Pills SPECIAL $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW! 855-413-9574 BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 866-393-3636 Do you need a Roof or Energy Efficient Windows & Help paying for it? YOU MAY QUALIFY THROUGH NEW RELIEF PROGRAMS (800) 944-9393 or visit NYProgramFunding.org to qualify. Approved applications will have the work completed by a repair crew provided by: HOMEOWNER FUNDING. Not affiliated with State or Gov Programs. BEST SATELLITE TV with 2 Year Price Guarantee! $59.99/mo with 190 channels and 3 months freepremium movie channels! Free next day installation! Call 888-508-5313 DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/31/24. 1-866-595-6967 DIRECTV. New 2-Year Price Guarantee. The most live MLB games this season, 200+ channels and over 45,000 on-demand titles. $84.99/mo for 24 months with CHOICE Package. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-888-534-6918 ATTORNEY AUTO DONATIONS EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING HEALTH HOME IMPROVEMENT TV INTERNET PHONE MISCELLANEOUS FINANCE PUZZLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF 8/17/23 Your ad could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how. Contact Us North Salem News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302- 5830 or email [email protected]. Notice of Formation of Palisades Park LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-07-07. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Limited Liability Company: PO Box 422 Goldens Bridge NY 10526. Purpose: Any lawful purpose NEW YORK HOMEOWNERS: YOU MAY *QUALIFY THROUGH NEW RELIEF PROGRAMS! HELP IS AVAILABLE EVEN IF YOU COULD PAY CASH Qualify Today: 800-944-9393 or visit NYProgramFunding.org to see if you *qualify Do you need a New Roof and Help paying for it? Do you need Energy Efficient Windows & Help paying for it? Approved applications will have the work completed by a quality repair crew provided by: HOMEOWNER FUNDING. Not affiliated with State or Gov Programs. Contractor License: NY: #2719-h14 *Enrollment is only open during a limited time. Programs, appointments, and installations are on a first come, first serve basis in your area. Any leaking, visible damage, or roof age, may *qualify you! Drafty windows, energy cost too high, you may *qualify! REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL NOW BEFORE THE NEXT POWER OUTAGE *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. (877) 516-1160 $0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS REQUEST A FREE QUOTE FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $735 Value! Whether you are home or away, protect what matters most from unexpected power outages with a Generac Home Standby Generator. ON YOUR INSTALLATION 60% OFF Limited Time Offer! SAVE! TAKE AN ADDITIONAL Additional savings for military, health workers and fi rst responders 10% OFF New orders only. Does not include material costs. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase required. Other restrictions may apply. This is an advertisement placed on behalf of Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc (“Erie”). Offer terms and conditions may apply and the offer may not available in your area. If you call the number provided, you consent to being contacted by telephone, SMS text message, email, pre-recorded messages by Erie or its affiliates and service providers using automated technologies notwithstanding if you are on a DO NOT CALL list or register. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use on homeservicescompliance.com. All rights reserved. License numbers available at eriemetalroofs.com/licenses/ MADE IN THE U.S.A. New orders only. Does not include material costs. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Minimum purchase required. Other restrictions may apply. This is an advertisement placed on behalf of Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc (“Erie”). Offer terms and 1.855.492.6084 FREE ESTIMATE Expires 6/30/2023 Before After Make the smart and ONLY CHOICE when tackling your roof!

Page 24 – North Salem News Thursday, August 24, 2023 BREWSTER PAINT & DECORATING CENTER Family Owned and Operated Since 1989 38 ARGONNE RD • BREWSTER, NEW YORK 10509 $10 OFF Call today and let us make sure you get the best paint and advice to get your project done right. Hurry, this exclusive offer ends 11/15/2023. Offer valid for $10 off retailer’s suggested retail price per gallon of up to five (5) gallons of Benjamin Moore® premium products. Excludes Aura®. Redeemable only at participating retailers. Limit one per customer. Products may vary from store to store. Subject to availability. Retailer reserves the right to cancel this offer at any time without notice. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer expires 011/15/2023. ©2021 Benjamin Moore & Co. Arborcoat, Aura, ben, Benjamin Moore, Gennex, Regal, and the triangle “M” symbol are registered trademarks licensed to Benjamin Moore & Co. 7/21 845-279-7686 WWW.BREWSTERPAINTANDDECORATING.COM HOURS: Mon-Fri 6am - 5:30pm Sat 6:30am - 4pm Historical Color for the Fall