North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 9 No. 5 Thursday, April 6, 2023 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 19 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Lions Club Drive-By pg 12 EASTER Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER No fooling, April 1 marked a new beginning for an old building. With one snip of his scissors, a beaming North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas sent the red ribbon uttering to the oor as the appreciative crowd applauded the symbolic launching of the town’s new community center on Saturday. e journey has been long but will be well worth it once programs for the young, old, and everybody in-between gets underway later this spring at 3 Owens Road in Croton Falls, said Recreation Superintendent Lauren Rosasco. Lucas agreed that the whole thing’s been very exciting. “ is is going to be a very wellused space,” he said. e project has generated so much public interest that it may take some pretty fancy scheduling skills to squeeze all the things A new chapter Welcoming North Salem’s new community center Councilman Brent Golisano, Beverly Golisano, Councilwoman Katherine Daniels, Deputy Supervisor Peter Kamenstein, Supervisor Warren Lucas, Recreation Superintendent Lauren Rosasco, Recreation Assitant Colleen Casale, and Councilman Martin Aronchick cutting the ribbon at 3 Owens road on April 1. PHOTO: CAROL REIF SEE COMMUNITYPAGE 3 COLLEGE COUNSELING ACADEMIC PLANNING • CAREER COACHING (845) 628-0726 • www.guidedconsult.com 900 South Lake Blvd., Suite 8 • Mahopac, NY 10541 College List • Essay & Supplemental Writing Resume Development • Application Completion Obtain ONGOING SUPPORT For A Detailed Process. Schedule a COMPLIMENTARY meeting with one of our GuidED Team Members TODAY! EMPOWERING students’ critical thinking skills through academic, career, and postsecondary planning.
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Croton Falls Community Church 628 Route 22, Croton Falls EASTER FESTIVAL SERVICE Sunday, April 9, at 10:30 a.m. Featuring the 25th Easter Garden with waterfall and stream, and special music including the church bell choir. Following the service, the 31st Annual Alleluia Egg Hunt will take place. Everyone is invited to wear a fancy Easter hat. All are welcome! Ruth Keeler Memorial Library e library is open for browsing, computer use, and reading! Please visit www.ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org for more information. Most programs are in person or on ZOOM. Send an email if you want to participate to keeler [email protected]. When you email, a link will be sent to click on, including a password to enter. BOOKS AND BAGELS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, April 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. “Half of a Yellow Sun” by Chimananda Adichie. is award winning novel takes place during the Nigerian Civil War, 1967- 1970. e group meets monthly on the rst ursday at 10:30 at the library. 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Thursday, April 6, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 on the wish list in, noted Lucas, adding: “But that’s a good thing, right?” The town is leaving that bit in Rosasco’s and recreation assistant Colleen Casale’s capable hands, he said, praising the pair for the “phenomenal job” they’ve done so far. Once finalized, a full schedule will be posted on the town’s website, www.northsalemny.org. FYI, a second “grand opening” is planned. The town had hoped to have present Saturday local elected leaders who’ve helped it secure funding. But alas, Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Chris Burdick were both tied up in Albany working on the state budget. Prior to the ceremony, folks got to meander around taking in the transformation. They peeked at the spaces that will be a studio for fitness and dance programs; a studio for art programs and classes; a dedicated seniors lounge with room for activities, computer use, and socializing; a gallery and exhibit space; and a “Black Box” theater with dressing room and “Green Room” for events, performances, and speakers. Representatives of the North Salem Seniors Club were thrilled to check out the sunlit lounge, complete with a large-screen TV and comfy furniture. The town plans to put in a coffee bar there next year. Seniors have been meeting at the North Salem Firehouse on Titicus Road. Certain town programs were locked out of school district facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. So the center couldn’t be more welcome. However, things weren’t so cut and dried three years ago. Lucas laid out the background Saturday before talking about all the work it took to bring 3 Owens Road back to life. The former schoolhouse had been used for decades as an arts center and a home for a professional theater group. In March 2020, Montana state Sen. Christopher Pope reached out to Lucas to tell him that his mother, Leandra “Lee” Pope, founder of The Schoolhouse Theater, had died. Would the town be interested in buying the building? “I said “Absolutely not, it’s not in our capital plan. We don’t have the money set aside. There’s a bunch of reasons,” was Lucas’s response. However, a couple of months later the board convinced the supervisor “that it was the right thing to do.” Since then, it’s been all hands on deck, Lucas explained, crediting Town Board members and the Recreation Department and Recreation Committee folks for their commitment to getting the center up and running. “They’ve been 100 percent behind this,” he noted, adding that there’s been a lot of “sweat equity” on their part too. Rosasco and Casale put certain pieces of furniture together themselves and added decorative touches to make things look pretty. Town Board members recently chipped in by painting some of the floors and walls. Even Lucas, who led the charge to get federal and state grants to help pay for the project, has literally rolled up his sleeves. He was still fine-tuning things the midnight before the big unveiling. The practically indestructible brick building had good bones but it was completely uninsulated. Its roof had a dozen major leaks, there was asbestos in the ceiling tiles, and the electrical and heating systems needed updating. The town put $196,000 into a new roof and spent $391,000 for insulation and other much-needed renovation. There are still a few loose ends to tie up. The spot where the theater group’s secret garden used to be has been cleared and potential future uses, such as outdoor seating or a children’s play area, are being weighed. Once things really get rolling, the parking layout may have to be reevaluated. And some traditional lighting may be updated to LEDs. Rosasco, who happily admits to being “a little bit of a history nerd,” told North Salem News Saturday that her “favorite” space -- right now -- is the old classroom next to the Recreation Department’s new offices. With its high ceilings and massive windows, it will be a great place for displays featuring the town’s rich past, she said. Lucas told the crowd that he’s been awed by the abundance of artistic talent in the town. Among the folks he pointed to were violinist and North Salem resident Jeremy Rhizor, founder of the Academy of Sacred Drama, a nonprofit devoted to performing baroque oratorios, and Councilman Martin Aronchick, a jazz guitarist. (Aronchick, after attending the town Planning Board’s public informational meeting on its draft master plan for Croton Falls, held at 3 Owens Road Saturday morning, dashed off to play at the Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden’s spring opening. He returned for the ribbon-cutting and then departed again for performance No. 2. Now that’s dedication.) The Schoolhouse Theater is Westchester’s oldest professional theater. Although no longer in the brick-and-mortar home it occupied for 38 years, the troupe has carried on with Zoom performances. It will be leasing space at 3 Owens Road in order to put on what it hopes is a season of three live shows, starting with “Red,” which is all about American painter Mark Rothko. It was written by John Logan (Gladiator, Moulin Rouge), and will be directed by The Schoolhouse Theater’s artistic director Owen Thompson. It stars actors Patrick Lawlor and David Beck. The show will run from April 14 through the 30th. (For tickets, visit www.theschoolhousetheater.org.) “It won six Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards. It hasn’t been seen in 20 years,” Lewis informed the gathering Saturday, adding that, considering the building’s history as an arts center, the group “thought a play about making art would be really good.” WORKING TOGETHER Lewis later praised town officials for their vision. Originally, Pope’s heirs had wanted to sell the building for $2.2 million, he said. That asking price was later dropped to $1.5 million, but the town was able to acquire it for $800,000. “It was sitting here on the hill gathering dust. Well, the dust is gone, and out of the ashes comes a whole new life for this building. A building in which I can still hear the kids from 1940 screaming with joy as they’re running around the corners. And, once again, kids, families, seniors, people will be back in the building,” Lewis said. In small communities such as North Salem, everyone knows each other and everyone pitches in. Good at rallying the troops, the town certainly isn’t lacking folks willing to give it the benefit of their time and expertise, he said, adding: “Everybody’s punching above their weight.” It’s not a secret that some residents have expressed concern that the building might not be able to accommodate both recreational and cultural programs. The touchy topic came up at the Croton Falls public informational meeting attended by more than 40 residents and business owners earlier Saturday. School board Vice President Kurt Guldan said, “You need something for the community. These kids need places to go.” He later told a reporter that he felt the community center is meant for local community groups. “The townspeople own it. Not outside people. It’s a taxpayer building, basically,” he added. Alison Hublard Hershman, a resident and former school board and arts/recreation committee member, took the mic at the Planning Board meeting Saturday to argue that cultural and recreational uses aren’t mutually exclusive. The mom of two now-grown daughters heads up The Costume Shop at SUNY Purchase where she teaches theater technology, aka costumes, design, sets, props, lighting, and sound, etc. Hublard Hershman works as a costume technician – someone who alters costumes as well as makes them from scratch – on Broadway. Her husband, Scott, is a renowned architectural lighting designer. They literally live right up the hill from 3 Owens Road. The Schoolhouse Theater frequently brought in student interns from North Salem High School to work with it on all sorts of things, she said. While there’s always been tons of community support for sports, there is also a need for ways for kids to express other interests, Hublard Hershman told a reporter later. “That’s my message,” she explained, adding that giving theater and other cultural groups access to the facility could be of great value to the community at large. “It’s incredible. We can work together,” said Hublard Hershman who earlier suggested that the facility be named the North Salem Community and Cultural Center. Lewis acknowledged that there has been some “lively discussion” on the subject. “It’s a big moment. Of course, some may have their doubts. Seeing is believing. But I have a great deal of faith in Lauren, Colleen, and the town. It will be hard to schedule everything, but it’s actually wonderful.” “I’ve seen them all shoulder to shoulder up on ladders with paintbrushes while our crew was in the theater up on ladders too cleaning everything. So I think it’ll work out,” Lewis added. COMMUNITY FROM PAGE 1 PHOTOS: CAROL REIF Guests were treated to images of the past and a look at the future of 3 Owens Road. Paul and Kathy Rosasco, Kurt Guldan, and Town Clerk Maria Hlushko
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Thursday, April 6, 2023 North Salem News – Page 5 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER North Salem’s Gary Jacobi was recognized recently for his recordbreaking public service run. Having served on the town’s Planning Board for 28 straight years, eight of those as its deputy chairman, he noti ed colleagues of his intention to step down this past winter. Nicholas Sainz-Xatzis was appointed in February as his replacement. Retired from his full-time job at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Jacobi currently teaches economics and nance at the college level. Prior to issuing a proclamation listing the honoree’s many attributes and contributions on Tuesday, March 28, Supervisor Warren Lucas thanked his wife, Barbara, for “sharing him with us all these years.” Noting that 28 years is “quite an accomplishment,” Lucas told him: “You’ve always been just a fantastic friend. When you’re up here making decisions, listening to people, when you’re coming back with comments, you’re always very measured, you’re always very calm.” He has been a “huge” asset to the board and will be missed, Lucas added. e proclamation thanked Jacobi for the “extraordinary amount of time” he spent and the dedication and commitment he showed while “furthering the duties of the Planning Board.” Jacobi, it read, “provided thoughtful consideration on numerous subdivisions, site plans, and environmental applications” and “took leadership roles o ering valuable insight with regard to applications from the telecommunications industry.” Planning Board Chair Cynthia Curtis remarked afterward that Jacobi was always her “go-to” person anytime there was anything involving telecommunications. e last big thing he had a hand in was a preliminary draft of the proposed Croton Falls master plan. His work “has been professional, balanced, respectful, and diplomatic” and he has “always strived to help nd common ground in his handling of town applications,” it continued. is “faithful service” has earned him “the respect” not only of his Planning Board colleagues, but of the Town Board, members of various advisory committees, and residents. e town also o ered “a very special thank you” to his spouse “for all the Wednesday nights that the Planning Board came rst for Gary.” In recognition of “his kindness, thoughtfulness, and service on behalf of the Town Board and the people of North Salem,” the town then declared March 28, 2023, as “Gary Jacobi Day.” Jacobi honored for Planning Board service PHOTO COURTESY OF MARIA HLUSHKO Councilman Martin Aronchick, Councilman Brent Golisano, Supervisor Warren Lucas, honoree Gary Jacobi with wife Barbara, Deputy Supervisor Peter Kamenstein, Councilwoman Katherine Daniels, and Planning Board Chairwoman Cynthia Curtis. BY EMILE MENASCHÉ CONTRIBUTING EDITOR A potentially dangerous case of reckless driving came to a safe and somewhat ironic conclusion with the arrest of an 18-yearold Katonah resident in what the Carmel Police Department is calling karma. According to Public Information O cer Lt. Michael Bodo, the incident began on the evening of March 23, when the young man pulled up in a sports car and started taunting Carmel o cers Bambach and Kloskowski as they were on tra c detail in Mahopac. e o cers were helping pedestrians cross Route 6 for a crowded event when the driver approached the o cers and allegedly started daring them to chase his Blue Dodge Challenger. “Some may describe the young man’s behavior as arrogant,” Carmel PD said in a press release. “He began taunting the CPD o cers with derogatory statements.” Bodo later told Halston Media that the o cers were trying to be friendly at rst and encouraged the driver to go away quietly. “O cer Bambach was even asking him about his Challenger because he’s a car guy,” Bodo said. “ ey gave him every chance to back down, but the driver started making really nasty comments.” e driver then allegedly offered the o cers $50 to chase him in his souped‐up Blue Dodge Challenger. “[He] made it very clear that he would never be caught,” the Carmel PD statement said. “O cers Bambach and Kloskowski repeatedly asked this young man to Sportscar drama brings ‘karma’ Speeder who taunted cops busted after blowing engine REGIONAL SEE SPEEDERPAGE 6 This Ad is Donated By Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP Attorneys at Law | 914-948-1500 corpangelnetwork.org Cancer Patients Fly Free Filling Seats with Hope Corporate Angel Network (CAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide cancer patients with free transportation to treatment centers throughout the United States. CAN works closely with over 500 of America’s top corporations, including half of the Fortune 100, to match empty seats with patient flights. Thanks to the generous support of these companies, CAN has coordinated more than 67,000 flights since its founding in 1981. Contact CAN to learn more about registering a cancer patient or to donate to support their mission today.
Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, April 6, 2023 leave the area, as he was creating an unsafe condition by impeding both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.” According to police, the driver’s response was to do a burnout directly in front of the police car, pollute the area with the stench of burned rubber, and then take off down Route 6 at “a high rate of speed.” The Carmel police briefly pursued the car as it headed west toward Yorktown and allegedly “observed [it] swerving in and out of oncoming traffic, nearly causing several head-on collisions,” the statement said. For safety’s sake, Carmel police said they stopped chasing the Dodge and alerted Yorktown police, who also tried to stop the car, now travelling in excess of 100 miles per hour. “The vehicle failed to comply with Yorktown PD officers and continued to flee,” the statement said. As in Carmel, Yorktown officers considered a high-speed chase to be unsafe and ended their pursuit. The Dodge made it to the Taconic Parkway and sped south, where New York State Troopers allegedly clocked it at more than 140 miles per hour. That’s when what Bodo describes as karma intervened. By the time Troopers caught up to the vehicle, they no longer had to chase it. The Dodge was at standstill, sitting at the Taconic’s Pleasantville Road exit with a blown engine. “Evidently, the young man overestimated the performance of his fancy car and the vehicle’s engine had seized, leaving his car broken down and smoking on the shoulder of the road,” said the Carmel PD statement, which also thanked Yorktown and State police for “bringing this very dangerous situation to a safe conclusion.” The driver and his passenger were unharmed. The driver was arrested at the scene and held by State Police. He has been charged with two counts of misdemeanor DWI, 11 vehicle and traffic violations, reckless endangerment, and more. He also faces felony charges for criminal possession of a forged instrument. “He had fake license plates,” Bodo later told Halston Media. “The real plates were in the back seat.” “The fake plates on the car were vanity plates. They said: ‘NOWIFE.’” SPEEDER FROM PAGE 5 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Now that spring has officially sprung, the community can once again enjoy outdoor activities such as Muscoot Farm’s farmers market. The venue for fresh produce, baked goods, and other gourmet provisions – not to mention handmade candles, craft spirits, and lavender sachets and soaps – will be run from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. every Sunday until Nov. 19. The county-owned interactive farm’s 2023 vendors include: Arlotta Food, Bear Mountain Coffee Roasters, Bella’s Bake Shop, Bombay Chutney Company, Bongo and Capacci Pasta, Broken Bow Brewery, CM Cookies, Collier’s Candle Company, Cooper’s Daughter Spirits, Do Re Me Farms, Fi-Dough, Goode and Local, Hoffman Farm, Hummingbird Ranch, Irvington Delight Market, Manor Sangria, Meredith’s Country Bakery, M&M Italian Provisions, Moondrop Gardens, Noomi, North Winds Lavender, Nourishing Sol, Old World Marketplace, Orchard Hill Organics, Pickle Licious, The Prospector Theater, and Stewart Watson Farm. To find out which vendors will be participating on a specific Sunday, visit www.muscootfarm. org and check out its calendar of events. The farm is located at 51 Route 100, in Katonah. Muscoot farmers market opens for the season The farmers market at Muscoot Farm is a community favorite. FILE PHOTO: DEENA BELL Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. 2022 was a CRAZY YEAR! 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 We can help make your taxes less crazy. Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at northsalemnews@ halstonmedia.com, or give us a call at 914-302-5830.
Thursday, April 6, 2023 North Salem News – Page 7 North Salem’s Kate Bevan was recently named as a 3rd Place nisher in the 2023 Lifting Up Westchester Student Essay Contest. Lifting Up Westchester is a non-pro t agency dedicated to helping individuals experiencing homelessness and hunger achieve self-su ciency. e contest was open to all students attending school in Westchester in grades 7-12, and challenged writers to think about the connections between, and misperceptions about, mental health and homelessness and how we might stop the stigmas attached to both. Lifting Up Westchester! PHOTO COURTESY OF LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER Kate Bevan St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 331 Route 100, Somers CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE CHILDREN OF UKRAINE Saturday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. World-renowned classical musicians and singers will return for a second bene t concert, with 100% of proceeds going to the children of Ukraine. Tickets are $40 each and may be purchased on the church website at www.slcsomers.org For additional information contact the parish o ce at [email protected] or 914.277.3122 North Salem Democratic Committee VOLUNTEERS WANTED ere are a few open seats on the town committee and the Democrats would love to have some new volunteers come forward. It’s a great way to meet new people and be involved in who and what shapes our community. If, on the other hand, you may be interested in serving on a town committee or board, we suggest you keep an eye on the town’s website, northsalemny.org, and send an inquiry to the town clerk, mhlushko@ northsalemny.org. Vacancies are listed on the town website. Contact us at PO Box 525, North Salem, NY 10560 or northsa [email protected] North Salem Republican Town Committee FUNDRAISER Saturday, May 6, at 5 p.m. Spring is in the air, and you are invited to the North Salem Republican Town Committee fundraiser. Free to all that wish to support the 2023 Republican slate. If you also wish to donate to the committee, there is a $25 p.p. suggested donation. Come enjoy light food, wine, music, refreshments, and a silent auction, while meeting your local o cials and candidates. Money raised will bene t the many Republican committees’ activities and causes; including the Republican slate, the inaugural 2023 North Salem high school senior scholarship, and a percentage will be donated to a veterans cause. Sponsor availability - $50 Patriot Sponsor; $100 - Liberty Sponsor; and $250 - Freedom Sponsor. Sponsors please mail payment by 4/29/23 to: NSRTC, PO Box 289 North Salem, NY 10560. RSVP by email to north[email protected] by 5/1/23. Address provided upon RSVP. North Salem location. VOLUNTEERS WANTED e North Salem Republican Town Committee is looking for volunteers. If you cannot volunteer your time, please consider a donation to our committee. If you believe in the conservative cause and want to support our e orts, consider mailing a donation via check or money order to: North Salem Republican Town Committee (NSRTC), PO Box 289 North Salem, NY 10560. Follow us daily on Facebook to keep up with Republican issues at @North Salem Republicans. If you want to get involved in our committee or want to participate in other town volunteer e orts, email us at northsalem[email protected], and also visit our website for more information at www.northsalemrepublican.com NORTH SALEM REPUBLICAN SOCIAL CLUB e North Salem Republican Club will be hosting get togethers for co ee, pastries and informal conversation in North Salem on Saturday mornings twice monthly. Please only bring your willingness to relax and speak freely with like minded individuals. RSVP’s only! Please RSVP via email with full name to northsalemrepublicanclub@ gmail.com, and you will then be provided with the Saturday morning time and location. Looking forward to seeing you soon. ROCK FROM PAGE 2 Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at northsalemnews@ halstonmedia.com, or give us a call at 914-302-5830. SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO! 845-600-8004 | www.bellmech.com Spring withBELL! into Savings WHAT IS A HEAT PUMP? Heat pumps will help you find the perfect balance of comfort and savings all year round, while reducing your carbon footprint. These all-in-one heating and air conditioning systems optimize the temperature throughout your home to use less energy, and can save you up to 30% on your cooling and heating costs. $ 1,000 IN REBATES Heat Pump Hot Water Heater Call Us TODAY! 845-600-8004 UP TO $ 174 PLUS TAX Call Us TODAY! 845-600-8004 AC Preventative Maintenance Visit Starting at Only EXP 4/30/23 Coupon must present at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer. $ 115 INSTANT REBATE Duct Cleaning
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Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, April 6, 2023 I ’ve been called many things in my life, but perhaps I most like being called “ e Funny Priest.” Yet, even I am willing to admit: the bar for priest-funny is rather low; and sometimes the bar is unfortunately so low that if I just need to give a homily with more charisma than drying paint, I might liven up a congregation with less-than-skyhigh expectations. No, I don’t try to be funny as a means of living out my failed stand-up comedy dreams. It’s truthfully because I can’t help but separate the Catholic faith from comedy, speci cally the classical understanding of comedy and tragedy. You don’t have to be a great student of theater to know the di erence. Classically, a tragedy would end in the death of the main character(s), most tragically by murder; whereas a comedy would end in the most joyful event possible: a wedding feast and celebrating newfound love with the people most important in their lives. We then assume they go on to live happily ever after. e tragedy of life, we could say, is that we know the ending: death is coming for all of us, and there’s no escaping it. We can delay it with medicine, healthy diet and exercise, and caring for our bodies, but ultimately death is looked upon as the only undefeated player in mother nature. How could anyone laugh when this life, this valley of tears, is the classical de nition of tragedy? en one historical event changed this: about 2,000 years ago, after lying dead in the tomb for three days, Jesus rose from the dead. By His resurrection on that rst Easter morning, Jesus unlocked the gates of Heaven for us; by His resurrection, Jesus has defeated the seemingly undefeatable opponent of death; by His resurrection, Jesus has invited us to join Him at the Wedding Feast of Heaven; by His resurrection, Jesus has changed life from a tragedy into a truly divine comedy. As the Church will pray at the Easter Vigil Mass, Jesus’ resurrection “dispels wickedness, washes faults away, restores innocence to the fallen and joy to mourners, drives out hatred, fosters concord, and brings down the mighty [power of death].” roughout the Scriptures, we read various descriptions of Heaven: paradise, the Father’s house, a utopian city, to name a few; but the most common description of Heaven found in the Scriptures is that of a wedding feast. And much like those in a classical comedy, those who are welcomed to the Eternal Wedding Feast of Heaven will truthfully live happily ever after. So now the pen is in our hands, so to say, and we are invited to write our own story. Jesus’ resurrection has given us the opportunity now to write that perfect comedy and live happily ever after with Him in Heaven; yet our Father has given us the free will to write that tragedy if we so choose, that life which will result in an everlasting death. How good God is to invite us to Heaven despite our unworthiness, and still how good He is to not force us, because true love can never force, only invite. Might I close with an invitation of my own: it’s never too late to rewrite the script, to change the story from a tragedy into a comedy. If you’re Catholic and it’s been a while since you’ve been to church, come back home. If you’ve fallen out of the habit of Sunday Mass every week, now’s the perfect time to get back on the horse. If you haven’t been to Confession in a while, now’s the time to receive God’s mercy. Stop writing the tragedy, and start rewriting that divine comedy. It’s a story we never have to write alone; one that God gladly writes with us. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in Him might not perish, but might have eternal life” (John 3:16). at might not be news to laugh at, but it is certainly news that should bring joy and mirth to every heart. Happy Easter to all of us whose lives have been purchased by the Blood of the Lamb; and happy Easter to all of us whose stories have been rewritten from a great tragedy into the greatest comedy ever. Fr. Matthew Breslin is a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of New York, serving as Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph’s Church in Somers and Chaplain of Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School. Easter turns tragedy into comedy BY RABBI YEHUDA HEBER CHABAD OF YORKTOWN, CORTLANDT, & SOMERS Wednesday eve, April 5, was the start of the Jewish holiday of Passover. e holiday spans eight days, ending ursday eve, April 13. Some of the Passover observances include not eating leavened bread and participating in a Seder meal (on the rst two nights of the holiday, the 5th and 6th), complete with lighting candles and rituals involving matzah, bitter herbs and four cups of wine. e holiday commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. e theme of the holiday is redemption. Although we are not actually slaves in this day and age, the theme of redemption is very relevant to us, as well. Kabbalah teaches us that there are hidden, scattered sparks of holiness all over the world, in every part of life: physical, emotional, psychological, social, spiritual, etc. Each person who is born has their own unique mission: to reach the sparks connected to them and redeem them. How does one redeem a spark of holiness? By coming in contact with it and using the situation toward a purposeful, G-dly end. To interact in that situation in a way that we know G-d would approve of and would hope for humanity. It can be displaying kindness in a social situation. It can be practicing ethics in a business situation. It can be maintaining faith in a challenging situation. No soul is complete until it has redeemed the sparks which are a part of its mission. So a person can move through life, from stage to stage, occupation to occupation, location to location, and it all seems so random. But in truth, it is all designed by G-d so that the person can come in contact with the trapped sparks of holiness that are waiting to be redeemed by that very person. Our footsteps are directed by the Divine, and in each situation we encounter, we should ask ourselves: What positive impact can I have? What can I contribute? What can I do that releases trapped sparks of holiness here and now? Which mitzvah is called for at this moment? Consider that this corner of the world may be waiting just for you to come along and realize its potential for good! e patterns of our lives have meaning far greater than what we can see. We each have purpose on a cosmic level, for when we each do our part, the entire world becomes lled with the positive energy of sparks redeemed, thus making the world a more peaceful, beautiful, wholesome place for all of us! Wishing you and yours a very Happy and Kosher Passover! For more details concerning the holiday of Passover, visit www. ChabadYorktown.com/Passover. ere you will nd much information regarding the historical background of the holiday, how-to Passover, and many delicious Passover recipes. You will also nd thought-provoking articles on the present day applications of the ancient story. To join a community Seder, purchase hand-baked Shmura Matzah, sell your Chametz, or to receive a free holiday guide, visit the above website, call 914-962-1111, or email Rabbi@ ChabadYorktown.com. Sparks redeemed this Passover FR. MATTHEW BRESLIN
Thursday, April 6, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 9 The following are excerpts from an interview I recently conducted with Westchester District Attorney Mimi Rocah. What is presented here has been edited to t the allotted size of this column. e entire interaction can be viewed on my show, “All About Town with Jim Martorano,” which can be viewed anytime on YouTube or on Optimum Channel 74 Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. I had interviewed Rocah when she was a candidate years ago; this interview is a follow up. Question: Can you tell us about some of the goals that you have been able to accomplish in your rst two-plus years in o ce? Rocah: I’ve accomplished a lot of what I set out to do. For example, something I talked about during the campaign was setting up a Conviction Integrity Unit or Conviction Review Unit…We have to put guardrails in place because we know that mistakes happen and a Conviction Integrity Unit is one of those guardrails to make sure we are getting it right. And if we’re not getting it right, what kind of corrections can be made...We hired three women who are professionals in exoneration work… ey’re amazing… It’s the rst independent conviction review unit in Westchester and it is really a hallmark of any modern prosecutor’s o ce… Question: We read every day about gun violence. Can you tell us your thoughts? Rocah: I have done a lot of work with Moms Demand Action…We’ve been proactive since I got here…increased our relationship and partnership with law enforcement both across Westchester, the federal level, the state level, as well as New York City to make sure we are getting all the necessary intelligence to do seizures of guns. We’ve gotten literally hundreds of guns o the street in the last two years in these coordinated law enforcement operations. We set up a Gun and Gang Task Force with federal and the local level and again have been really successful in these coordinated e orts…We’re getting guns o the street…Most importantly, we’ve been proactive in preventing guns from getting into the hands of people who might do harm with them… Question: What about so called “red ag” laws? Rocah: Again, we’ve been proactive on the outreach and education front about what’s called red ag laws…We have a process in place in terms of training law enforcement, health care providers, prosecutors, educators…to make sure when there are “red ags,” we can apply to have the gun temporarily removed from the person who is showing signs that they would do harm to themselves or to others and, of course, that is all based on a court application and a court nding and a court order… Question: What about guns improperly stored? Rocah: We’re doing a lot of education on the Safe Storage Law because most school shootings, for example, are done by young people who get access to guns either in their own home or in the home of someone they know…It’s not an anti-gun law. It’s anti carelessness… Question: Besides your work on conviction integrity and getting guns o the street, can you tell us a third thing you are proud of? Rocah: A victim-centered approach to things…my own family, my parents, have been the victim of violent crime on more than one occasion…so I look at things through the eyes of the victims. And so setting up our Cold Case Bureau, which we’ve never had before, was a big accomplishment. ere have been over a hundred cold cases in Westchester… at means an unsolved homicide…and there’s a family out there who not only have lost a loved one, but haven’t received the closure that can come with having the case solved…So far, we’ve been able to successfully prosecute ve cold case homicides in just two years…and we’re working on many more…We have a new criminal investigator who’s working with our prosecutors… a former NYPD detective with a great history…so I think we’re going to be really successful going forward… Question: In my career of handling over 15,000 criminal cases, I have always been alarmed at the level of mental illness challenges that at least 30% of my clients are dealing with. Are the courts really equipped to deal with this issue on any meaningful level? Rocah: We’ve done a lot in this area. When there is a serious crime of violence…the person who committed that violence is probably going to go to prison for a long time… at’s too late…What we want to do…is to get at the problem BEFORE someone reaches that point…Hopefully mental health court…and our drug court can help…For our part, we’re trying to lower the barriers to entering and get far more people into these programs…and let’s not forget veterans’ court, which also deals with a lot of people with understandable trauma and mental health issues… Catching up with Westchester D.A. 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Page 10 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, April 6, 2023 Question: I have noticed a wonderfully innovative program you have initiated called Fresh Start. Can you tell us about it? Rocah: It is a pre-trial program we started for low level misdemeanors and violations, like loitering…It allows someone who would normally get a desk appearance ticket to receive an option to enroll in this Fresh Start Program…If they successfully complete the program, they never have to appear before a judge and, so, they have no record whatsoever. The focus is low level crimes of primarily first offenders. We know people make mistakes and we want to catch that person and give them a safety net at that early phase when it’s relatively low risk. Fresh Start is a pilot program… We have trained the police departments, all 42 of them, because now it’s county wide…I don’t want to speak for them, but I would say, based on our success rate, you know most of them are quite enthusiastic and it gives them an alternative…It tries to break the cycle of recidivism… Question: I last interviewed you as a candidate. Now, as the District Attorney, what has surprised you the most during your first two-plus years? Rocah: The volume of cases proportionate to the number of prosecutors…Each prosecutor has a high volume of cases… plus the new discovery obligations…make it harder to ensure that we are being as victim-focused as I would want us to be… we need to make sure that prosecutors are spending the time that they need to spend with each victim. The victims deserve to have us devote sufficient time on each case and with each victim and their families. When I got here, the first thing I did was institute a role internally that someone in our office should reach out to the families of homicide victims within 24 hours. Previously, it was the police handling that, but I think it should be someone from the prosecutor’s office as well…It’s a small thing, but it can mean a lot to the family. Question: Have you done anything to relieve the burden placed on the local Assistants, especially given their discovery obligations? Rocah: To make sure we meet all the law’s discovery demands…we set up a Discovery Bureau, which has been very successful. Assistants used to provide their own discovery. But now, if I am a prosecutor in the office and I have a case, I can go to the Discovery Bureau and they will help me. Ultimately, each prosecutor needs to own it and review it and certify it…but at least they will get help with the process of gathering the materials from the police departments and outside agencies… Question: I want to thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy day to sit down for this interview. As always, it was wonderful talking to you. Keep up the good work on behalf of the people of Westchester. Rocah: It was my pleasure. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 9 © 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. Enjoy $25 o your fi rst month! Customers who sign up before April 15, 2023 get up to $25 o their fi rst invoice. This o er is for new and existing customers, and can be redeemed only at an account level, line levels excluded. This o er is good for $25 o the fi rst invoice, and any remaining credit from o er is forfeited if not used during this period. If account becomes inactive for any reason prior to receiving the full amount, any remaining credits will be forfeited. Customer must use a printed promo code to redeem o er. This o er is not stackable with other promotions, see website or store associate for details. O er not redeemable for cash, has no cash value and is not transferable or refundable. CALL CONSUMER CELLULAR 877-427-0320 O First Month of New Service! USE PROMO CODE: GZ59O DENTAL Insurance Physicians Mutual Insurance Company A less expensive way to help get the dental care you deserve Get help paying dental bills and keep more money in your pocket This is real dental insurance — NOT just a discount plan You can get coverage before your next checkup CALL NOW! 1-877-690-2680 Don’t wait! Call now and we’ll rush you a FREE Information Kit with all the details. Product not available in all states. Acceptance is guaranteed for one insurance policy/certifi cate of this type. This specifi c offer is not available in CO: call 1-800-969-4781 for a similar offer. For complete details about this solicitation of insurance, please contact us. Certifi cate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN) 6129-1118 FREE Information Kit 1-877-690-2680 Visit us online at www.dental50plus.com/seasonal
Thursday, April 6, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11 Happily Ever After S pring is here at last! Nothing can stop it. Daffodils insist on it, robins plan for it, plaintive squirrels demand it. The fox emerges from his den of shivering, spiders untuck themselves from far below, a few drowsy bees have survived winter in their clammy shells, but of all the creatures who need spring the most, it’s us. Poor us, cozy with our burners and blankets and cups of boutique hot chocolate, while the mouse in the attic survives winter on a newspaper from 1953. The deer lay huddled at night on a tiny patch of earth, near starvation, grateful that’s it’s been slightly warmed by the winter sun, while we fly off to Jamaica. We don’t actually need the spring the way wild animals do. You can’t eat a tulip. No racoon ever wrote an ode to spring or teared-up at the site of a haloed cherry blossom tree. We humans are the strangest of all God’s creatures. We like a melody and a rhyme, a sunset filled with purple and red, and yet we don’t know why. “Because it’s beautiful,” we say. That’s not an answer. That’s an evasion. The answer, I think, is an inborn desire for ecstasy. It gets some people in a lot of trouble. My first taste of ecstasy came at the Sunday dinner table, when my father, as I’m sure his father did before him, mixed about a half glass of wine with water and a pinch of sugar and told me to drink slowly. I liked the feeling of being lifted so suddenly out of the ordinary and, of course, wanted more. I should interject that my mother and father loved me, if anything, too much. The times were just so different back then. By today’s standards, my next chance at ecstasy might have brought a visit from the Department of Child Welfare and caused a wonderful doctor who practiced in Mahopac for many years to conceivably lose his licensee. I had scarlet fever, pneumonia and pleurisy all in succession and lost a great deal of weight. We lived two doors down from the saintly Dr. Jacobs, who came to our house the day I got pleurisy and listened to my lungs every half-hour. He fell asleep in a chair by my bedside. A quiet man, Ecstasy in spring LORENZO GARO OF HUMAN INTEREST SEEGAROPAGE 23 1 DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 4/30/2023. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or entry/patio door, get one (1) window or entry/patio door 40% off, and 12 months $0 money down, $0 monthly payments, 0% interest when you purchase four (4) or more windows or entry/patio doors between 12/25/2022 and 4/30/2023. 40% off windows and entry/patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or entry/patio door in the order. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered nancial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. Central CA License #1096271. CA License CLSB #1050316. License #RCE-50303. WA License# RENEWAW856K6. WA License #RENEWAP877BM. OR License #198571. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. "Renewal by Andersen" and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. RBA13228 PLUS $0 Money Down, $0 Interest, $0 Monthly Payments for 12 Months1 Minimum purchase of 4 – interest accrues from date of purchase but is waived if paid in full within 12 months. CALL BY APRIL 30 to schedule a FREE consultation. 866-944-1728 Minimum purchase of 4. BUY 1, GET 1 40OFF % Windows, Patio & Entry Doors1 Monthly Payments Minimum purchase of 4 – interest accrues from date of purchase but is waived if paid in full within 12 months. 866-944-1728 Windows, Patio & Entry Doors Minimum purchase of 4. 1
Easter Basket Bonan Page 12 North Salem News – T William and Adeline Timone PHOTOS: ROB DISTASIO Reese and Cleo McDermott Jordan, Brooke, Dylan, and Sophia Becker Bonan Caiden and Austin Rivera Colin and Elizabeth DePaola Julia and Nola Ridgeway
r t nza! Thursday, April 6, 2023 Page 13 A little rain couldn’t stop the North Salem Lions Club from spreading joy in the community! On Saturday, April 1, the Lions once again hosted their Easter Basket Driveby event. On the Town Hall campus, the North Salem Lion and Easter Bunny gave each child an Easter basket, meaning everyone left with a smile on their face! A little rain couldn’t stop the North Salem Lions Club from spreading joy in the community! On Saturday, April 1, the Lions once again hosted their Easter Basket Driveby event. On the Town Hall campus, the North Salem Lion and Easter Bunny gave each child an Easter basket, nza! meaning everyone left with a smile on their face! Page 13 A little rain couldn’t stop the North Salem Lions Club from spreading joy in the community! On Saturday, April 1, the Lions once again hosted their Easter Basket Driveby event. On the Town Hall campus, the North Salem Lion and Easter Bunny gave each child an Easter basket, meaning everyone left with a smile on their face! Ruby and Lola Molina
Page 14 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, April 6, 2023 Dear Dr. Linda, Ethan is in the eighth grade and struggling in almost every subject. He always does his homework and does OK on tests when I work with him. But that means I literally have to repeat myself over and over again for him to understand what I’m saying, and even then he doesn’t always get it. When he does, though, he even remembers things he learned in elementary school. We’ve had him tested and seems his hearing is fine and he doesn’t have ADD. He’s a sweet kid, but I think something is wrong. Do you have any ideas about what could be going on? -Ethan’s mom Dear Ethan’s mom, There are Ethans in every school who are bright children, but who struggle in school because they miss what the teacher is saying. It often begins way back in preschool and kindergarten when, for instance, a teacher tells children to put away what they’re doing, take a mat and come and sit on the floor for story time. When the Ethans don’t immediately end up on the floor sitting on their mats, the teacher reprimands them for not listening and paying attention. The problem, though, is not that they weren’t listening and paying attention—it’s that they didn’t understand or were confused. It’s frustrating for teachers, I know. It happens so often in elementary school that many teachers have resorted to a rule: “Ask three, then me.” What those teachers mean, of course, is that before they will repeat what they said to the class, he must ask three other children what was said or what s/he needs to be doing. (Never mind that there’s probably also a rule about talking to neighbors in class.) You said it yourself. One time through isn’t enough for students like Ethan to understand oral directions or new material. And for kids like him, there’s nothing quite as motivation-destroying as hearing things like, “If you were paying attention, you’d know what I said,” or “I just said that,” when you know you were paying attention but just can’t connect the dots. By the time they reach middle or high school, these children often give up and check out. So, what is going on? If you have to repeat things over and over for Ethan to understand what you’re saying, it may be that he has an auditory processing disorder. That means that he can’t quickly put what he hears together to make sense out of it. (Think of the adults you know who don’t get a joke until someone tells it again or even explains it—it isn’t that they’re not listening to you, is it?) Children and adults with APD don’t process what they hear as quickly as others. Some have trouble recognizing slight differences in the sounds of words, especially if there’s a lot of background noise, as in an elementary school classroom, for instance. • If you’re a teacher, please throw out the rule “Ask three, then me.” Yes, it’s out of the question if you have 20 to 30 kids to repeat everything to each child individually. But, chances are that it’s not every child—the children who ask you again and again are the same ones most of the time. By telling them to leave you alone and ask other children (who may not understand what you said, either), you are really telling them that they’re not worthy of your attention. Note which children keep asking you what they should be doing, contact their parents and have them make an appointment with an audiologist to make sure it’s not a hearing problem, and if hearing is OK, consult a school or private psychologist for testing. There could be other reasons for the behavior, too—children with ADHD, short-term memory issues, or difficulty hearing specific sounds often exhibit the same symptoms. • If you’re a parent, as with the teachers, I understand you get frustrated and annoyed, especially when it happens over and over. But a child who keeps asking you to repeat what you’ve said has a problem he isn’t equipped to solve for himself. As his parent, you need to determine the source of the problem. Contact your pediatrician and ask for references so you can have your child evaluated by an audiologist, neurologist and/or psychologist. In the meantime, Ethan’s mom, when you work with him, • Remember to show him the same respect that you’d show an adult. If a friend asked you to repeat something you said, would you accuse her of not paying attention? • Have him explain to you—in his own words—what he thinks he has heard from you or in class. If he doesn’t get it, you’ll know. And remember…just because you say it over and over doesn’t mean he understands a concept or what he’s supposed to do. • Preview with him what is going to be taught before he hears it in class. If exposed to the terms and material before he hears them when his teacher talks about them in class, he has a better chance of connecting what is said. A few simple changes may make a world of difference for Ethan. -Dr. Linda If you want to learn more, contact Dr. Linda Silbert by visiting her at www. StrongLearning.com. Teachers, throw out the ‘ask three’ mantra DR. 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PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Sports Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, April 6, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR North Salem Baseball opened up their season at home last Wednesday, Mar. 29 in a Class C matchup with neighboring Pleasantville. But not to be, the Tigers could not get it going with the bats or on the mound, falling to the Panthers 11-1 in five innings. “We totaled six hits offensively in the game,” Coach Rob Gilchrist said. Ellis Kennedy (3 innings, 4 hits, 3 ER, 3 Ks) had the start for the Tigers. He picked up two quick outs in the top of the first, but two doubles to the right-center fence put the Panthers up 2-0 early. A runner then on third, a single from the visitors got in their third run of the frame for a 3-0 advantage. The Tigers up at bat for the bottom of the first, David Torres (1-2) and Nicholas Foglia showed their plate discipline to record two walks. No runs, however, North Salem would pick up threestraight outs, leaving runners on base. Not able to score in the second, the Tigers were still able to keep it at 3-0 thanks to a highlight double play to show off the defense that Gilchrist says the team will rely on this spring. But still, runs are needed, and Pleasantville drove another double to the fence to extend their lead in the third. That runner left on second, a single down the middle made it 5-0. Not throwing in the towel, NS showed life in the bottom half as Torres and Foglia both singled to get on first and second. A HBP then got the bases loaded with two outs, allowing Alex Hoffman (1-2, 1 RBI) to smack a liner out to left field, driving in one run before Pleasantville tagged the second runner trying to score for the final out. Unfortunately, that would be it for the Tigers as the next two innings saw the Panthers score their remaining six runs to conclude the game early. Back at home the next day (3/30) for a matchup vs. Albertus Magnus, North Salem had another rough go for a 10-4 defeat. But still early, the Tigers have plenty of time to turn it around. Panthers pounce on Tigers in opener No luck vs. Albertus Magnus Ellis Kennedy got the start for the Tigers. Alex Hoffman (1-2, 1 RBI) avoids the defense on the way to third base. The Tigers having a talk on the mound. Nicholas Foglia makes a play at first base. BASEBALL Connor Meehan takes a cut.
Thursday, April 6, 2023 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 17 SOFTBALL North Salem 11, Pleasantville 10 Thursday, Mar. 30 Down 10-5 going into the bottom of the seventh inning against the Panthers, the Tigers stormed back to tie it up at 10, then won the game on a walk-o error. Chloe Matt struck out seven in the season-de ning win. She was assisted by Cora Kennedy who hit a triple and drove in two runs, along with Sophia Aqeel (2 RBIs). BOYS LACROSSE Harrison 8, North Salem 4 Tuesday, Mar. 28 Tied 3-3 at halftime, the Tigers could not get their o ense going in the second half as they fell to the visiting Huskies. Ossining 3, North Salem 2 Friday, Mar. 31 Tied 2-2 in the nal minute on the road, the Tigers gave up a goal with 16 seconds remaining to nish their week with a heartbreaking loss. GIRLS LACROSSE North Salem 13, Edgemont 4 Monday, Mar. 27 An all-around team e ort got the Tigers an impressive win against visiting Edgemont. Lili Valletta (3 goals, 1 asst), Carolyne Barrella (2 goals, 2 assts), Taylor Fogle (2 goals, 1 asst), Anna Fetterolf (2 goals), Ashley Cindrich (2 goals), freshman Abby Cassidy (2 goals, rst varsity goals) Maddie Merriman Softball completes walk-o comeback Boys lax holds games and scrimmages Isabella Castellano and Chloe Matt celebrate North Salem’s thrilling 11- 10 win over Pleasantville. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Cora Kennedy makes a play at shortstop. North Salem’s Skylar Bender makes the throw to fi rst. VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 18 Sports Deadline The sports deadline for North Salem News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to [email protected]. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. 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 SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. SUMMERCAMP CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR MORE INFORMATION: (914) 248-2220 or (914) 248-2430 Discount of $10 per camper for payments received before May 5, 2023.Register early to guarantee camp choice and discount. FOR STUDENTS 12 - 15 YEARS OLD FUN PROGRAMS INSTRUCTORS ARE EXPERTS IN THEIR FIELD SESSION 3 July 17 - 21 SESSION 4 July 24 - 28 SESSION 1 July 3,5,6,7 ($185) SESSION 2 July 10 - 14 ALL PROGRAM OFFERINGS: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | $235 per week www.PNWBOCES.org/SummerCamp HEALTHY COOKING SPORTS MEDICINE LAW ENFORCEMENT BEAUTY HAIRSTYLING BAKING NURSING ANIMATION DIGITAL MEDIA YORKTOWN TILLY FOSTER FARM PROGRAMS: ANIMAL CARE CUISINES AND DESSERTS AROUND THE WORLD BREWSTER REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL NOW BEFORE THE NEXT POWER OUTAGE (877) 516-1160 Prepare for power outages today WITH A HOME STANDBY GENERATOR $0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS Contact a Generac dealer for full terms and conditions *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. FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* – A $695 Value!
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Thursday, April 6, 2023 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 19 Easter is a religious holiday that occurs each spring, commemorating and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is full of symbolism, but it’s also steeped in traditions, including family meals. Lamb is a popular Easter Sunday meal, and this recipe for “Roasted Lamb with Roasted Asparagus” from “Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Brooklyn Italian’s Recipes Celebrating Food & Family” (Powerhouse Books) by Daniel Paterna can make for the perfect Easter entrée. Lamb is most tender in spring and mild in fl avor, and it pairs well with the earthiness of asparagus. Roasted lamb is an Easter Sunday classic Roasted Lamb with Roasted Asparagus Serves 8 to 10 Lamb: 1 leg of lamb or loin of lamb, about 4 to 5 pounds 5 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups dry white wine 1 fresh bay leaf 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme Cut small slits in the meat of the lamb with a sharp paring knife. Insert a slice of the garlic into each slit. Place the lamb in a large sealable plastic bag and add the olive oil, 2 cups white wine, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag tightly and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 12 hours. Remove the lamb from the fridge the next day, at least 4 hours before roasting. Keep the lamb sealed in the marinade bag and allow it to come to room temperature. Heat the oven to 400 F. Remove the lamb from the bag with marinade. Place it on a rack in a roasting pan. Add 2 cups of wine. Roast for 1-1/2 hours or until the thermometer reads 150 to 160 F. Baste with drippings while roasting. Serve warm. Asparagus: 4 pounds of asparagus, remove woody ends 2 cups coarse bread crumbs 1 cup grated Romano cheese 2 tablespoons garlic powder Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 large eggs Sea salt, to taste Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the bread crumbs, cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper in a dish or bowl wide enough to hold the asparagus. Mix well to combine thoroughly. Put the eggs in another dish or bowl of similar size and beat well. Working in batches, dip the spears into the egg, making sure they are coated well. Immediately place them in the bread crumb mixture and toss until each spear is fully coated. Transfer the breaded asparagus to a large baking sheet. Place the asparagus in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the breading is browned and crispy. Serve with wedges of fresh lemon. 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. Colas 7. Single-celled animals 13. The rear car of a train 14. Endangered 16. It cools your home 17. Helper 19. “The First State” 20. More aged 22. Partner to cheese 23. Type of wrap 25. From a distance 26. Satisfies 28. “Dallas Buyers’ Club” actor Jared 29. God of battle (Scandinavian) 30. Cooking utensil 31. Soviet Socialist Republic 33. Able to perform 34. Big man on campus 36. Second epoch of the Tertiary period 38. Porticos 40. Alban and Peter are two 41. Gets up 43. Humble request for help 44. One-thousandth of an inch (abbr.) 45. Unhappy 47. Hint or indication 48. A way to plead 51. Digits 53. Broadway actress Daisy 55. Jewish calendar month 56. Author Gore __ 58. Peacock network 59. White poplar 60. Promotional material 61. A period of calm 64. Take too much 65. Emit energy 67. Something you can take 69. Mended with yarn 70. Inconsistent CLUES DOWN 1. Calm down 2. One quintillion bytes (abbr.) 3. One who pretends 4. Hang glide 5. Distinctive practice 6. Mariner 7. Peaks 8. Queens ballplayer 9. Geological times 10. Twofold 11. Atomic #13 12. Tranquillizing 13. Metric weight unit 15. Indicates 18. Unwanted rodent 21. Partly cooked with hot water 24. One who can be recommended 26. Resembles a bag or pouch 27. Midway between south and southeast 30. Sets up for a photo 32. California white oak 35. More (Spanish) 37. After B 38. Decorated tea urn 39. Island 42. Car mechanics group 43. Wordplay joke 46. Cut a rug 47. Prickly plant 49. Speech in praise of a deceased person 50. European buzzard 52. Influential linguist 54. West African languages 55. Siskel’s partner 57. Skinny 59. Oblong pulpit 62. Consumed 63. Small, mischievous sprite 66. Powerful lawyer 68. Indicates position
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The work consists of providing approximately three (3) to six (6) buses daily from June 27 to August 4, 2023 for summer day camp as specified in the bid proposal. An exact list of dates, times, and number and type of buses will be provided to the successful bidder based on registration. Contract Documents will be made available for free from the Town website https://www.northsalemny.org/bids on or after March 29, 2023, at 12:00 P.M. Requests for paper copies of the Contract Documents may be made at the office of the Town Clerk, in writing, and with at least 48 hours advance notice of expected pickup. The Bid Proposal shall comply with the Bid Documents. All bids shall be made upon the blank Bid Proposal Form in the Bid Documents, stating the bid price both in words and in figures. The Bid Proposal shall be signed by the Bidder and include the Bidder’s business address. Proposals shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, addressed to the Town of North Salem, 266 Titicus Road, North Salem, New York 10560 and labeled “North Salem Day Camp Transportation”. The Town of North Salem reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder if deemed in the best interest of the Town to do so. By Order of the Town Board By Maria C. Hlushko, Town Clerk TOWN OF NORTH SALEM BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Town of North Salem will hold a Public Hearing at the North Salem Town Meeting Hall, 66 June Road, North Salem, NY, and via ZOOM, https://zoom.us/j/7558828866, Meeting ID: 755 882 8866, Dial in: +1 (929) 205-6099, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the public may be heard to consider the following: Application BA23-13 of Michael and Jaime Roche, owners of the property located at 288 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY, in an R-4 Zoning District and shown as Sheet 19, Block 1697, Lot 19 on the Tax Assessment Map, for an Area Variance to permit installation of a 6-ft., 1-in. x 1-in. wire mesh fence within the required side and rear yards, per Article VI, Section 250-22(c) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of North Salem. At such hearing all persons will have the opportunity to be heard. A copy of the application may be examined at the Board of Appeals Office, 274 Titicus Rd., North Salem, NY. Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman North Salem Board of Appeals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of North Salem will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. in-person and via Zoom to consider a Local Law to amend the Code of the Town of North Salem by amending Chapter 220 entitled Vehicles and Traffic to add a stop sign at the northeast corner of Whip Mill Lane, Minor Lane, and Cider Mill lane. Public Hearing Location Meeting Room 66 June Road North Salem, NY 10560 Zoom Information: Call in number: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID 9142612636 Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/9142612636 Zoom participants must have video enabled to comment or participate. Comments submitted in writing prior to the Public Hearing will be read and entered into the record. A copy of the complete proposed Local Law may be viewed in the office of the Town Clerk at 266 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560 or on the Town website at www.northsalemny.org At said hearing, all interested parties may attend and will be heard. The Town of North Salem is committed to equal access for all citizens. Anyone requiring accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting is urged to call the Town Clerk’s office in advance at (914) 669-5577. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM Maria C. Hlushko Town Clerk
Thursday, April 6, 2023 LEGAL NOTICES North Salem News – Page 21 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]. TOWN OF NORTH SALEM BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Town of North Salem will hold a Public Hearing at the North Salem Town Meeting Hall, 66 June Road, North Salem, NY, and via ZOOM, https://zoom.us/j/7558828866, Meeting ID: 755 882 8866, Dial in: +1 (929) 205-6099, on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the public may be heard to consider the following: Application BA23-10 of S&L Stables, Inc., owners of the property located at 1 Lost Pond Lane, North Salem, NY, in an R-4 Zoning District and shown as Sheet 34, Block 1370, Lot 32 on the Tax Assessment Map, for an area variance per Article XIII, Section 250-72A of the Zoning Ordinance, to permit construction of a 4- stall barn. A side yard setback variance of 55.6 ft, is requested (150 ft. required; 94.4 ft. proposed). At such hearing all persons will have the opportunity to be heard. A copy of the application may be examined at the Board of Appeals Office, 274 Titicus Rd., North Salem, NY. Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman North Salem Board of Appeals TOWN OF NORTH SALEM BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Town of North Salem will hold a Public Hearing at the North Salem Town Meeting Hall, 66 June Road, North Salem, NY, and via ZOOM, https://zoom.us/j/7558828866, Meeting ID: 755 882 8866, Dial in: +1 (929) 205-6099, on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the public may be heard to consider the following: Application BA23-11 of S&L Stables, Inc., owners of the property located at 1 Lost Pond Lane, North Salem, NY, in an R-4 Zoning District and shown as Sheet 34, Block 1370, Lot 32 on the Tax Assessment Map, for an area variance per Article XIII, Section 250-72A of the Zoning Ordinance, to permit construction of a barn with 3 enclosed stalls and 1 run-in stall. A side yard setback variance of 82.3 ft, is requested (150 ft. required; 67.7 ft. proposed). At such hearing all persons will have the opportunity to be heard. A copy of the application may be examined at the Board of Appeals Office, 274 Titicus Rd., North Salem, NY. Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman North Salem Board of Appeals TOWN OF NORTH SALEM BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Town of North Salem will hold a Public Hearing at the North Salem Town Meeting Hall, 66 June Road, North Salem, NY, and via ZOOM, https://zoom.us/j/7558828866, Meeting ID: 755 882 8866, Dial in: +1 (929) 205-6099, on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the public may be heard to consider the following: Application BA23-12 of S&L Stables, Inc., owners of the property located at 1 Lost Pond Lane, North Salem, NY, consisting of approximately 15.4 acres in an R-4 Zoning District and shown as Sheet 34, Block 1370, Lot 32 on the Tax Assessment Map, request an amendment to Special Permit BA22-25 (for the keeping of up to eight (8) horses for personal use) per Article XIII, Section 250-72 of the Zoning Ordinance, to construct two barns and increase the number of horses to 15. At such hearing all persons will have the opportunity to be heard. A copy of the application may be examined at the Board of Appeals Office, 274 Titicus Rd., North Salem, NY. Brian Ivanhoe, Chairman North Salem Board of Appeals TOWN OF NORTH SALEM BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Town of North Salem will hold a Public Hearing at the North Salem Town Meeting Hall, 66 June Road, North Salem, NY, and via ZOOM, https://zoom.us/j/7558828866, Meeting ID: 755 882 8866, Dial in: +1 (929) 205-6099, on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the public may be heard to consider the following: Application BA23-14 of T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, proposed co-locator on the wireless communication tower located on the property owned by Bloomerside Cooperative at 101 Bloomer Road, North Salem, NY, in an R-1 Zoning District and shown as Sheet 6, Block 1748, Lot 3 on the Tax Assessment Map, for area variances to include an increase in the maximum height of the existing tower and a decrease in the required front yard setback per Article XIII Section 250-77.5E(2a)&(4) of the Zoning Ordinance. 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TAX NOTICE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM The undersigned, RECEIVER OF TAXES FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM, gives notice that she has received the warrants for the Collection of State, County and Town Taxes Due April 1, 2023 AND THAT SHE WILL SIT FOR THE COLLECTION OF TAXES AT HER OFFICE AT LOBDELL HOUSE, 270 TITICUS ROAD, NORTH SALEM, NY, COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2023 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023 ********************************************************** THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES ARE PRESCRIBED BY THE TAX LAW FOR DEFERRED PAYMENT OF STATE, COUNTY AND TOWN TAXES: If paid during the month of April. …………………………………………… No Penalty If paid during the month of May …………………………………………….. Two, 2 per centum If paid during the months of June and July …………… ……………………. Five, 5 per centum If paid during the months of August and September ……………….. ……… Seven, 7 per centum If paid during the months of October, November and December …………… Ten, 10 per centum If paid during the months of January, February, March and April ………….. Twelve, 12 per centum If paid during the month of May …………………………………………….. Thirteen, 13 per centum If paid during the month of June……………………………………………….Fourteen, 14 per centum Thereafter 1% per month until either the date that all taxes and assessments are paid, the date on which the municipality takes title to the delinquent property or up until the date the property is finally redeemed. DATED: North Salem, N.Y., MARCH 30, 2023 KAREN A. ROACH RECEIVER OF TAXES, TOWN OF NORTH SALEM LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on March 28, 2023, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of North Salem, Westchester County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. Dated: North Salem, New York, March 28, 2023. /s/ Maria C. Hlushko Town Clerk BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 28, 2023. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $40,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH SALEM, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE ENGINEERING, PLANNING AND OTHER PRELIMINARY EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PABST WATER DISTRICT, IN AND FOR SAID TOWN. Specific object or purpose: Preliminary engineering, planning and related incidental expenses in connection with the establishment of the Pabst Water District Period of probable usefulness: 5 years Maximum estimated cost: $40,000 Amount of obligations to be issued: $40,000 serial bonds SEQRA status: Type II Action Notice of Formation of Invictus Hamptons Funder LLC. 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Thursday, April 6, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE North Salem News – Page 23 GARO FROM PAGE 11 always resplendent in a starchy white shirt and tie, he called my mother, “Mama.” Never anything else. “Mama,” he said looking down at the bag of bones I’d become, “a beer with dinner wouldn’t hurt this boy.” A beer with dinner to fatten an underweight teenager sounds harmless enough, but in practice it’s like adding a boost of nitro to an already altered state. My mother, I knew, was not going to let me get within a city block of a beer. She had already placed a ban on wine. I had a problem with ecstasy. Ecstasy is probably the worst word to describe ecstasy. Since it’s spring, allow me to compare ecstasy to the forgotten dandelion. e dandelion, the most beautiful ower on earth, bursting with the sun and wanting so very much to befriend us, though we treat her badly, back she comes every year with the same hopeful smile, waiting. A ower that doesn’t want to die, let me compare the dandelion to the little ower that grows as we grow, that refuses to die no matter how often we push her aside. Words do spring an injustice. It’s the same as when you say the words “I love you” too often. ey lose their meaning because they aren’t close to representing the way you truly feel. After a while, they become a hindrance. So, instead of making with the words, I think I’ll just get out there and enjoy the springtime while it’s still here. e pale greenness, like youth, is gone before you know it. But at least old trees get new leaves and people who stay inside all winter go outdoors. All over there’s the crack of the bat, the satisfying smack of a ball nding leather, and, when they’re not on strike, the pleasure of the game eternal, played in the season of hope, the only time of year when men in knee braces relive dreams of immortality and boys and girls reach for stars that will never seem as close. And even if you get called out once in a while, the birds are still singing, the wife and kids, mother and father, still love you, and rain is falling on roses. Summer is too hot. Fall is too sad and winter too cold. Hope springs eternal best in spring. And not by accident. All those promises, including the ones never quite met in a glass of sweetened wine, are kept. Somewhere, a tiny ower is pushing the earth aside and getting a taste of ecstasy, again. I t is a common misconception that only the “uber rich” need an estate plan, when in actuality, everyone should have a plan. In fact, whether you plan, or not, you do have a “plan:” the di erence is whether it is the plan you want, or one that New York law decides for you based on the laws of the state. Here are ve common estate planning mistakes and pitfalls to avoid! 1. FAILING TO PLAN AND/ OR REVISIT YOUR PLAN REGULARLY Failing to have any plan at all is probably the most common mistake. Statistically, only 42% of U.S. adults have estate planning documents in place and only about 36% of parents with minor children have end-of-life plans in place. While we may at one time or another feel that estate planning is not necessary, technically everyone over the age of 18 should have a plan in place. is plan does not need to be complicated; it can start as a simple Will that indicates who is to receive your assets and who will be entrusted with handling your estate in the event of death, and should also include documents called advance directives that indicate who will handle medical (health care proxy) decisions and nancial (power of attorney) decisions, if you were to become incapacitated and unable to make your own personal and nancial decisions during your life. Once your plan is in place, it is equally as important to re-visit your plan regularly to con rm that bene ciaries are still alive and those you wish to inherit your assets, and that the individuals you have chosen to handle nancial and personal a airs are still as you wish. 2. THINKING A TRUST WILL “OVER COMPLICATE” THINGS OR FAILING TO FUND A TRUST Revocable and/or Irrevocable Trusts are excellent vehicles to avoid “probate” (which is the Surrogate’s Court process validating one’s Last Will and Testament and the Executor gaining access to funds held in one’s name alone after death). ey are also excellent vehicles to specify how funds are to be used and/or when they are to be distributed to bene ciaries. e use of a Revocable Trust as the center piece of your estate plan and the proper funding of said trust can eliminate the need for Probate of your Last Will and Testament. 3. RELYING TOO HEAVILY ON BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS Many people think that the best way to plan is to have bene ciary designations on all assets. For example, you might have a brokerage account that is in your name alone and names your spouse and/or children as bene ciary. While this is a common “quick x” to avoiding probate and allows funds to pass to a bene ciary upon death, it can cause more harm than good in certain situations. From a tax planning perspective, important New York and federal estate tax planning techniques can be lost if funds are passed directly to a bene ciary spouse. Additionally, if a bene ciary is a minor and receives the assets, a Guardian of Property must be appointed by the court before the funds are released from the nancial institution to said Guardian. ese funds would then be held in joint control with the court until the minor bene ciary reaches age of majority. A trust for a minor child could avoid this outcome. Having not only named bene ciaries, but alternate bene ciaries is also important, in the event your named bene ciary does not survive you. Another issue that arises if you appoint a bene ciary(ies) for a bank, brokerage or retirement account is what happens to said account if the bene ciary is not surviving upon your demise. If there is no surviving named bene ciary, then said account will become part of your probate estate and if you have received Medicaid bene ts (home care and/or nursing home care), it will be subject to any claims made by Medicaid and/or your creditors. Lastly, funds left directly to named bene ciaries are not necessarily available to pay for the expenses that might need to be paid after your passing. For example, if a single individual were to name one of his siblings as bene ciary on his brokerage account, those funds would go to that sibling at his or her death. If another sibling paid for the funeral and/or other expenses that arose, technically the bene ciary sibling has no obligation to use the funds he/she received to reimburse another, or pay for any expenses of your estate, etc. 4. USING ONLINE TEMPLATES AND FORMS While convenient and cost e ective, online templates and forms can inevitably lead to mistakes and/or omissions that cannot be corrected once an individual becomes incapacitated or deceased. Unfortunately, online forms are often incorrectly labeled, outdated, or do not comply with New York speci c laws and/or estate and longterm-care planning concerns. 5. KEEPING YOUR ESTATE PLAN AND WISHES A SECRET If you do not share your plan with your agents and/or trusted advisors, it makes their job in the event of incapacity or death very di cult. Having open communication with those you trust and advising them what assets you have and the plans you have put in place, and who they should contact in the event of incapacity/ death (doctors, nancial advisors, accountants, attorneys) is instrumental to ensuring that your goals are met and wishes followed. Equally important is discussing your end-of-life wishes, including burial arrangements, locations, etc. As you can see from the complexity of the above raised issues, working with an Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney can ensure that you have created a plan that is customized to your needs and correctly re ects your wishes and goals. Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is a Senior Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/ Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals to ensure that their plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea received a B.S. in Business Management from Quinnipiac University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a J.D. from the Pace University School of Law, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She can be contacted at 914-948-1500 or www.esslaw rm.com. Avoid these estate planning mistakes! 2023 Lunch & Learn Series Held at noon on the last Wednesday of each month, the free educational programs will shed light on important elder law and estate planning topics. The 90-minute programs, which include a light lunch and refreshments, will take place at the fi rm’s White Plains location and are open to the public at no cost – though space is limited. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register early by calling 914- 948-1500 to reserve their spot. April 26 – Aging in Place: A Guide to Growing Older at Home Nearly 90 percent of seniors wish to stay in their own home as they age (source: AARP). Learn how to prepare a home to safely age in place through senior-proofi ng, necessary legal documents, strategies for bill paying and fi nancial management, as well as an overview of the Medicaid home care program. Presented by Sara Meyers, Esq. & Samantha Lyons, Esq. LAUREN ENEA GUEST CORNER
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Amid pleasures and places though we may roam, BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e continued discussion on hiring an additional School Resource O cer (SRO) for the North Salem School District took precedence after the Board of Education’s 4 - 3 vote on Nov. 16 against authorizing the transfer from unassigned fund balance for a spring o cer contract with the county. Before the focal point of the meeting, however, the board approved the terms of a side agreement with the North Salem Teachers Association to provide an additional district-wide per diem psychologist, using 45K of Covid monies, for student social/ emotional support, with the contract lasting until next June. “What this will do is allow us to put proactive measures in place,” said Adam VanDerStuyf, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services. Soon after, tensions rose amid discussion on the SRO fund balance fund transfer ($97,258), stemming from Superintendent Ken Freeston’s announcement on Oct. 26 of a verbal agreement between the district’s attorney and the county’s legal department on a contract for next spring. Trustee Brandy Keenan read a letter containing her grievances, citing the Jun. 15 vote that indicated the hiring as, “A moment of dysfunction we have not recovered from.” Although she voted “yes” at the time, Keenan said that she felt “blindsided” because she did not have enough time to research and gather more information for the vote, leading to a 4 - 3 result in favor of the resolution. Keenan cited numerous studies demonstrating that SROs do not signi cantly impact the prevention of school shootings, while also highlighting the need for a bigger focus on student mental health and investment into lacking resources and facilities. She concluded that if an SRO is hired, it should be through the budget starting the 2023-2024 school year. “I know I am not comparing apples to apples, but what I am talking about is who decides what deserves a break in procedure, the bending of the rules, what is the rubric. I feel we need to bring back an adherence to policy and procedure, and nd an additional SRO through the budget, not like this,” she said. Paul Giamundo, the trustee Board of Education votes ‘no’ on SRO SEE BOE PAGE 21 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 39 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 18 LEISURE 14 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 6 SPORTS 12 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Boys Basketball Preview pg 13 TIGERS PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e North Salem community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Nov. 30 Board of Education meeting following the prior meeting’s 4-2 vote against the authorization to transfer $97,258 from unassigned fund balances to cover the cost of a second school resource of- cer (SRO) for the district. Parent Matt DeRose took issue with Trustee Brandy Keenan’s letter at the last meeting pushing against the hiring. She questioned the e ectiveness of the o cer and the nancial implications of transferring funds, wanting to focus more on mental health initiatives. Believing she was “disparaging the qualities and impact school resource o cers have on our students,” he stated, “having one o - cer at each campus would expedite professionalism and continuity in an emergency response.” Je Carpenter seconded DeRose’s perspective, wanting members who voted “no” to reconsider their position. “ ese bene ts overwhelmingly outweigh any Googled negatives that you found to t your narrative,” he said. “It’s the time to do what your residents are asking you to do.” Not convinced the board is doing all they can to prevent a school shooting, Carpenter emphasized the need to get the SRO rst and then build safety parameters around them. “I fear you may open yourselves up for potential litigation,” he added. Carol Hughes took the stage next to express more foundational concerns about the board. Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their current position. “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you ignore the process,” she said. While a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive threat assessment system. Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote HThe holidays are upon us! As the community gets into the spirit of the season, a bit of holiday magic can already be found at Lumagica at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard. See more photos on page 10! oliday magic HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. 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Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their cur- “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you igWhile a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 40 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 21 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Tigers Take O pg 18 TRACK Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN H. HOUGHTON BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Are coyotes getting too close for comfort? e question is a timely one in light of the fact that two residents of nearby North Salem recently had a scary encounter with one of the North American canines. One of the women was bitten -- and her walking companion nearly was -- by what was probably a rabid coyote. It ed after the attack and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal, so if one is spotted during the day, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong. ey are most active at dawn or dusk. However, it is a wild creature and normally gives folks a wide berth. Beware if it seems to have no fear of humans. Other signs of rabies include appearing disoriented or excessively wobbly. Because they are explorers, opportunists, and can cope, if not thrive, in almost any environment – including cities -- coyotes can be found in every state in America, except Hawaii. Coyotes may look doglike, sometimes display doglike behaviors, and even have a bit of dog DNA in them, but they are de - nitely not the domesticated type and should be respected for the wild creatures they are, according to Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library last week hosted Goin’s “Coexisting With Coyotes,” a live webinar jam-packed with scientific information and myth-busting revelations. It aimed to demystify coyotes and clear up common misconceptions. “We don’t want people to be fearful about being outdoors,” Goin explained. SOME BASICS e adult eastern coyote is four to ve feet from snout to tail and weighs between 20 to 45 pounds. Its coat can be tawny brown, with some black or grey fur. Its ears are large and pointy, its tail u y and carried straight down, and its legs are long. Comparatively, house cats generally tip the scales at between eight to 10 pounds; the average Labrador Retriever weighs between 55 to 80 pounds, and the gray wolf between 70 to 145 if male and between 60 to 100 if female. COYOTE CUISINE While classi ed as carnivores, coyotes have a more omnivorous diet. eir favorite chow consists of mice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits, but they’ll munch on fruits and veggies and won’t turn up their noses at human garbage. ey do scavenge for venison but don’t take deer down unless they’re wounded or weak. ey eat fawns. Cats are on the menu too, so Goin advises keeping them indoors “where there are no coyotes.” COYOTE CONVERSATION ey mark their territory, or advertise their mating status, by leaving a scent. 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