BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 TOWN CROSSING 2 SPORTS 16 Faculty Football Showdown pg 17 JOHN JAY PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT #992 VOL. 6 NO. 36 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 Navy Quartermaster 1st Class Tony Patti of Bedford Hills leads Honor Guard members outside the Community House. Preparing to fire a three-volley ceremonial salute are, from left, Bedford Hills Army vets Spec. 5 Julio Velasquez and Spec. 4 Gerald Phelps, Marine Corps Sgt. Alex Diaz of Mount Kisco, and Army Spec. 4s Mike Harrison of Kent and Bill Nehmzow of Yorktown. See more photos from the Bedford Veterans Day ceremony on page 7. Bedford honors our PHOTO: TOM BARTLEY BY TOM BARTLEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER A preliminary town budget adopted last week would increase Bedford’s spending and taxes next year while remaining well within Albany’s limits on hikes in the property levy. Still reflecting inflation’s pressures, this near-final draft of the 2024 budget calls for some $37 million in townwide spending supported largely by a tax-cap-compliant hike in the levy of less than a million dollars. The proposed budget was formally presented to the Town Board and adopted at its Nov. 9 meeting. Still subject to revision, it will have a public hearing Dec. 5 and, barring some wholesale change, likely be adopted immediately afterward as the final 2024 spending plan. Last week’s action, a routine step on the annual trek to a municipal spending blueprint, turned the “tentative budget,” filed with Town Clerk Lisbeth “Boo” Fumagalli on Oct. 30, into a “preliminary budget,” available for public scrutiny on the town website (bedfordny.gov and visit the Finance Department page). That transition fulfilled a scheduling requirement in the state timeline for adoption of a final budget, which must be in place no later than Dec. 20. In the next step, taken last week, Deputy Clerk Nina Kellogg formally presented the board with the tentative budget. The product of several public workshops and countless hours behind closed doors, it drew little immediate comment from the board, which then scheduled the Dec. 5 public hearing for 6 p.m. “We will get a full presentation of the budget that evening,” Supervisor Ellen Calves said. At $37,093,065, next year’s proposed budget means a $1,658,797 increase in spending and would hike the property-tax rate by 46 cents, to $1.51 for each $1,000 of assessed value. For tax cap purposes, 2024’s proposed spending, including special taxing districts Bedford adopts preliminary budget SEE BUDGET PAGE 6 VETERANS Cross River l 2 BR l 2.1 BA l 1,570 sf l $550,000 Make this fresh and spacious gem your oasis! - Total privacy awaits at this stylish 2BR/2.1BA condo plus full unfinished lower located on one of the most private and quiet locations within “the Meadows.” Moments to school, shopping, restaurants, train and highways! #UGottaHaveHope Just Listed 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 Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Katonah-Lewisboro Times! We’ll be back in your mailbox on Dec. 7, as our staff is taking a much-needed holiday break. In the meantime, check for breaking news at News.HalstonMedia.com.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 3 BY BENJI CUTLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Earlier this month, The Harvey School Performing Arts Department presented “Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical” in Katonah. The Disney classic was beautifully retold by Harvey’s extraordinary faculty and upper school students, with every corner of the school being involved in the production. Directed by Chair of the Performing Arts Department Mr. Vinny Alexander, the musical was a mix of heartfelt romance and warm Disney humor captured brilliantly by every contributor. Whether it was the memorable musical numbers or the eccentric characters, seats were filled for the energy-filled production. As Mr. Alexander stated, the production “involved the entire Harvey Community,” whether it was “the maintenance department, countless students, all the members of the performing arts staff, and the support of the upper school administration.” Students from robotics and technology classes added to the musical, and other students played key roles in building the sound and set designs. At the center of it all were the actors themselves, as students from grades 9-12 filled the stage with talent. Mr. Alexander noted, “I am impressed with any student who has the courage to perform in front of a live audience.” He was especially proud of the seniors for leading the cast to success in the musical. Most notably, senior Chloé Ramsey Lavoie gave an unforgettable lead performance as Belle, commanding the stage with her elegance and captivating voice. Alongside her was sophomore Logan Kreisberg as the Beast, who portrayed the character’s arc from madness to love through his dynamic acting range. The entire supporting cast matched their energy to a tee, with junior Jordan Feigenbaum’s Gaston and senior Alexa Williams’ LeFou bringing endless laughs. 12th graders Łukasz Daszczyński and Carina Weksel excellently played the charming Lumiere and Mrs. Potts respectively, and 11th grader Gabi Schneider was no different as the memorable Cogsworth. The production staff brought the musical together through their hard work and dedication. Mr. Alexander was particularly grateful for the work of Mr. William Norman as Music Director and Ms. Leighann Kowalsky as Choreographer, expressing that they “bring so much to a production that it is inspiring and energizing.” Ms. Brittney Merola and Mrs. Kristine Kreiness added visual beauty to the production through their phenomenal work on costumes and props. The use of various instruments in the musical was extraordinary, with the piano, violin, cello, flute, and even the harp being incorporated by Harvey’s musically masterful teachers. Overall, there was an evident sense of warmth and passion put into Harvey’s “Beauty and the Beast” adaptation, through the performances, music, and the unbelievable talent of Harvey’s Performing Arts program. The Harvey School Performing Arts Department will be presenting “12 Angry Men” for their winter production on Feb. 2 and 3, 2024. Be our guest! The Harvey School presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Cast members performing the iconic “Be Our Guest” number. The Harvey School Performing Arts Department captured the magic of the Disney classic. PHOTOS: BENJI CUTLER Logan Kreisberg as Beast. HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com From the Forbes family to yours. Happy Thanksgiving
PAGE 4 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 Come See Street Gangs: How We Got to Sesame Street On Monday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m., the library will be showing the documentary “Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street.” This critically acclaimed film takes audiences inside the hearts and minds of the Sesame Street creators, artists, and educators who established one of the most influential and enduring children’s programs in television history. “Susan Said” in Concert Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. This alternative rock band from NYC has been playing for over 30 years. A popular local favorite, the band has toured the US, Europe, and Canada, in addition to releasing four albums. The opening act for the evening will be “The Treblemakers,” John Jay High School’s co-ed a cappella group. This event is a benefit for the Lewisboro Library. Reserved seating is $30 per person. Price includes refreshments, light bites courtesy of The Horse and Hound, and wine tastings by Cross River Wine Merchant. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Make your reservations in person at the library, or online via their website. Katonah Village Library Amanda Godsoe Exhibition Thru Jan. 27 Painter and Katonah resident Amanda Godsoe will show her collection of landscapes at the Katonah Village Library until Jan. 27, 2024. The paintings will be available for purchase. No registration is required, and the event will take place upstairs in the library’s main level. Chronic Pain Support Group Research tells us that 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, or pain that lasts most days or every day for three months or more. Of this group, 20 million experience high-impact chronic pain, or pain that interferes with basic functioning and activities of daily living. Pain is the number one reason that Americans access the health care system, and costs the nation up to $635 billion each year in medical treatments, disability payments, and lost productivity. Support groups provide a forum for those with pain to gain support and learn about ways to manage pain and progress from patient to person. This group takes place over Zoom every other week. For more information, please call Ted Bloch at 914-552-6281 or email him at tednbloch@gmail. com. All conversations are kept strictly confidential. It will be “Green Friday” when the Golden’s Bridge Fire Department kicks off its annual Christmas tree sale on the day after Thanksgiving. GBFD President Edward Canora, cochair of the annual sale, says the Christmas tree shop in the parking lot of the firehouse on Rt. 138 in Goldens Bridge features Fraser-Balsam fir hybrid trees ranging from 6 to over 10 feet high. Proceeds of all sales help fund GBFD community programs and department needs. The GBFD’s Christmas tree shop is open Mondays and Fridays from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Golden’s Bridge Firefighters, who voluntarily staff the sale hours, provide a fresh cut and trim bottom branches upon request, wrap your tree in netting for easy transport, and load it into your vehicle or secure it to the roof. The sale starts on Friday, Nov. 24 and will continue until the last tree is sold. And if last season’s sales are an indication, says Canora, it might be wise to shop early. “People seem to be getting into the holiday spirit earlier every year, purchasing and setting up their trees and decorating for the holiday season right after Thanksgiving,” said Canora. “Since the trees we are selling were cut and delivered just a week or so before Thanksgiving, they are among the freshest available on the market.” GBFD Secretary Walter Hughes, cochair of the annual sale, says the FraserBalsam fir hybrid is one of the most popular trees for indoor holiday décor because it retains its beautiful blue-green needles when cut, and it has lush, strong branches that hold up well to ornaments – and a wonderful fragrant scent! The key to a long-lasting tree, according to Hughes, is to set it away from heating sources and to make sure the water is filled daily. “On your way home from your ‘Black Friday’ shopping spree, stop by the Golden’s Bridge Firehouse for your Christmas tree,” added Hughes. Article courtesy of Golden’s Bridge Fire Department. Green Friday GBFD readies for Christmas tree sale CROSSING FROM PAGE 2 NORTHERN WESTCHESTER’S WALK-THROUGH LIGHT EXPERIENCE INTERACTIVE LIGHT DISPLAYS HOT DRINKS & FOOD SECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW LIGHTS TO MUSIC
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PAGE 6 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 like Katonah Memorial Park or the Bedford Hills/Katonah sewer, is projected to total $46,207,005. After nontax revenue of $16,831,436 from things like municipal fees, a share of the county sales tax and infusion of reserve cash, the town would levy $29,375,569 in property taxes, coming in a comfortable $43,242 below the cap’s ceiling on levy increases. The decade-old tax cap limits annual levy increases to a nominal 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. Growth factors can increase a municipality’s actual allowable levy hike—Bedford, for instance, is permitted a 4.01 percent levy rise next year. Still, recent inflation has clearly outpaced the cap’s permissible increase. When State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli set the latest 2 percent ceiling in July, it marked the third straight year for the minimum allowance and came despite his office’s projection of 6.26 percent inflation in 2024. “Although the rate of inflation has begun to decrease,” DiNapoli acknowledged in a statement, “it still poses a challenge for local governments and their budgets. As local governments spend down their one-time federal pandemic assistance, officials will need to carefully develop and balance their budgets for the coming year.” The Town Board, of course, could also simply exceed the cap. It requires only a 60 percent approval by the five-member board, or in other words the same number of votes—three— required for a cap-compliant budget’s adoption. But since 2012, when thenGov. Andrew Cuomo’s cap strategy went into effect, Bedford lawmakers have never seriously contemplated taking such a politically fraught step, which must include the board’s public declaration of intent to violate the state ceiling. Over that time, the board has applied healthy doses of reserve cash—$500,000 in the current budget—either to stay under the cap or lessen the propertytax bite, or perhaps both. But in a policy spelled out last year by Town Comptroller Abraham Zambrano, the board is reducing its use of reserve money in steps, tapping the “fund balance” for $100,000 less in each of the next three years. Accordingly, 2024’s preliminary budget uses $400,000 of that rainy-day cash. BUDGET FROM PAGE 1 On Nov. 13, the Bedford Police Department bid farewell to Maverick, the Labrador/Golden Retriever mix who won the hearts of the community. Now 17 months old, Maverick will progress to formal training, the next step in his journey to become a life-changing BluePath autism service dog. The entire police department participated in raising Maverick, who spent time in the station’s headquarters and enjoyed participating in a number of public events. Officer Andrew Klein, Sergeant Mark Montanaro, and Officer Joe Sagliano served as lead puppy raisers, along with their respective families. The team taught Maverick basic obedience skills and appropriate house manners while providing their eager charge with a variety of socialization opportunities. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 36 children born today will develop an autism spectrum disorder. BluePath dogs help to ameliorate the dangerous wandering behaviors that often accompany an autism diagnosis. Beyond unparalleled safety, BluePath dogs reduce stress in transitions, facilitate connection, and often become a child’s best friend. Maverick will now spend six to twelve months learning new skills with professional service dog instructors before placement with a family with a child with autism. His puppy raising team will be honored at a graduation ceremony at that time. “Raising a BluePath puppy has been a unique approach to reducing job-related stress while offering us new ways to build trust and strengthen community relationships,” said Bedford Police Chief Melvin Padilla. “We’ve enjoyed having Maverick at headquarters and will certainly miss him, but we are thrilled to be part of the difference he will make for a family.” “We rely on the generosity of volunteers to fulfill our mission,” said BluePath Vice President of Marketing and Development Michelle Brier. “Bedford is the first police department in the country to raise a service dog and the officers have done an extraordinary job giving Maverick the crucial foundation he needs to be successful in his future career. We extend our gratitude and admiration to the police department for investing in their community in this way.” Article provided by BluePath Service Dogs. 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Emily Bushnell, executive director of the Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship center in Bedford Corners, and her pony, Spud, delighted onlookers outside the Community House. Bedford Supervisor Ellen Calves welcomes attendees to the Veterans Day celebration, thanking “every veteran here today for your immeasurable courage and unwavering dedication for answering the call of duty. We owe a debt of gratitude to all those who have served on the front lines, far from home, as well as to those who have contributed to the efforts behind the scenes.” The pipes, the pipes were calling after Darius Kaufmann traveled from Queens to deliver traditional sounds that have traveled the centuries. PHOTOS: TOM BARTLEY The Bedford community honored all who served and sacrificed for our country on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans Day in Bedford THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 7 Dozens of veterans, their families and guests filled the Bedford Hills Community House on Nov. 11 for the Town of Bedford’s Veterans Day observances. A congenial afternoon of camaraderie, recollection and mutual respect included a minimum of official speechmaking but a bountiful supply of food, drinks and live music. Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 What steps have you taken to protect your life savings from the cost of long term care?
Opinion PAGE 8 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 2 TRACKS BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Katonah-Lewisboro Times or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Note to Readers: We are republishing this column from last year’s Thanksgiving edition, with modifications, as it is certainly still applicable today. We don’t always know what is going on in another person’s life. So, when we criticize another human being, we often do so without the context of knowing whether that person is in pain, whether they are grieving and whether they are depressed or feeling hopeless. The criticism may also miss the mark and lack context. I raise these points because of a general sense that people seem to be on edge, particularly because of politics, where our country seems to be in a stalemate. I’ve heard the term “civil war” mentioned too many times over the past couple of years, but who are we going to fight? Uncle Bob and Aunt Sue at our Thanksgiving dinner? Little Johnny who is home from college? What are we going to do in a civil war? Take our own family members as prisoners? I think the solution starts with empathy. It’s the acknowledgment that we can’t fully understand why the other person thinks the way they do without stepping into their shoes. It’s about bringing a degree of empathy to our posts on social media. Halston Media relies on Facebook to bring traffic to our website, but we often brace ourselves before posting a story, no matter how innocuous. Keyboard warriors love to tell us how stupid we are, how awful we are and how partisan our newspaper is (we’re either “right-wing nut jobs” or a “liberal rag” depending on who we offended). And forget about us. These keyboard warriors are also vicious about the people we write about. It’s about taking politics out of gender, race, ethnicity and religion. It’s about not assuming that everyone at your church or synagogue agrees with you on everything. And it’s about not assuming that a person thinks a certain way because of the color of their skin or whether that person is male or female. There is nothing more racist or sexist than assuming all members of a race or gender should think a certain way. The most deeply persecuted minority in America is the “individual.” What do I mean by that? I mean that the most misunderstood people in the world and the people who suffer from the greatest persecution are victims because they are a party of one. It’s because nobody was capable of jumping into that person’s shoes to try and truly understand them. It’s because we all lacked a degree of empathy. Don’t get me wrong. I’m guilty of this as well at times. But I do think Thanksgiving is a time to take stock of our lives and acknowledge our blessings. It’s also a time to acknowledge that others are in a different situation. The nicest house on your road? That family might be struggling financially or perhaps they are grieving. Aunt Betty, who you disagree with on politics, might be hiding a cancer diagnosis. And Johnny might be really homesick while away at college after breaking up with his girlfriend. Life is more than politics. As we enter into the holiday season, let’s all attempt to have a little empathy for one another. Have some empathy for your ‘enemies’ BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO One of our Thanksgiving gatherings from years ago is a day that lives in infamy. Things were going so well until two of my brothers-in-law got into it with my father over politics after a few glasses of wine. I may have contributed to the altercation, but memories are fuzzy. The incident caused my mother to ban all political discussions from future family gatherings. We have mellowed a bit, so maybe it doesn’t have to be that way anymore. The political dynamics of many families make Thanksgiving especially challenging these days. Should politics be avoided at all costs, or should it be attempted with some ground rules? According to an Economist/ YouGov poll, 46% of Americans avoid talking about politics at the Thanksgiving celebration. But maybe it is the way we talk about politics that is the problem and not the topic itself. After all, politics is on many of our minds these days, so why not share with friends and family? I’m active in an organization called Braver Angels. They are dedicated to depolarizing our politics by, among other things, promoting more civil discussions about controversial topics. I attended one of their workshops called “Families and Politics, Is politics on the menu for Thanksgiving? A guide for civil discussion DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT SEE SCOTT PAGE 10
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Feeling the pressure to create a multi-course holiday meal to impress family and friends and post photographs on social media, amateur chefs who usually order take-out food are compelled to slice and dice without the proper knife skills required. Knife injuries are one of the top reasons for E.R. visits over the holiday weekend. Slicing, carving and food prep with unfamiliar ingredients and too sharp or too dull kitchen tools equals a recipe for disaster. Ever try cutting into a tough butternut squash with a large chef’s knife? The round squash may roll on the kitchen counter and the knife can miss the intended target. In addition to doing my internet research, I decided to consult my friend, Jennie, who worked as an emergency medicine physician for 25 years. Jennie agreed that the Thanksgiving holiday weekend was indeed very busy each year with all sorts of reasons that people needed emergency care. Most times, the adults who arrived early in the day on Thanksgiving needed attention for finger injuries occurring as a result of food preparation. So many people slice their fingers and often bring the small fingertip piece with them in the hope that doctors can re-attach it to the digit. Jennie has seen injuries from food processors when home cooks stick their hands into the food processor while the machine is still running! The electric knife used to slice the roasted turkey is also a source of injury when wielded incorrectly by inexperienced home cooks. My online research showed lots of instances where people decided to fry their turkeys outside in a deep fryer with disastrous results. Explosions and burns send a lot of people to the E.R. when dropping a frozen turkey into a vat of hot oil. Desserts can also be a source of visits to the Emergency Room. Jennie saw one unfortunate case in which a young man ate a cookie that his sister had baked. He was not aware that the cookie contained nuts. The poor man suffered an acute severe anaphylactic reaction. After dinner, the E.R. starts to fill up again with holiday-makers who have overindulged or put off addressing their colds, flu and upper respiratory symptoms because they wanted to attend their holiday feasts and parties. Jennie said that older people often suffer strokes or heart attacks on holiday weekends and too much food and alcohol can exacerbate congestive heart failure, diabetes and emphysema. Unfortunately, car accidents and cases of acute intoxication among college students home for the holidays bring more patients into the Emergency Room. Jennie said that the entire holiday weekend brings in patients who become injured doing yard work with a hedge clipper or lawn mower (never stick your hand near the blades while the mower is on!). People also fall off of ladders while cleaning out their gutters, causing broken bones and scalp lacerations. For more than 40 years, the Butterball Turkey Hotline has received its share of emergency calls and texts from home cooks each Thanksgiving. The hotline is open every November and December to answer questions from more than 100,000 households across the U.S. Turkey questions include: does a turkey need to be washed before putting into the oven? Can a frozen turkey be thawed in the bathtub or an outdoor hot-tub? Is it okay to slice a turkey with a chainsaw? Kim Kovach wishes everyone a safe holiday! www. kimkovachwrites.com Turkey trot to the Emergency Room KIM KOVACH READING, WRITING & CHOCOLATE Dear Dr. Linda, Last year you suggested some fun activities to do at home that are also educational that we could do with our children for Thanksgiving. Do you have any suggestions for this year? -Teacher Wannabes Dear Teacher Wannabes, I’m glad you enjoyed last year’s activities. To recap, last year I suggested that if you’re going to roast a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, get the kids to help you do the calculations. Ask them what size bird you need to buy, how long it needs to be in the oven and how much stuffing you’ll need for it. This is a good activity for your kids from Grades 5-9. Let’s say you’re going to have dinner at 5 p.m. Ask the kids what time you need to put the turkey in the oven based on their calculations. Obviously, younger children can do easier calculations. Maybe you’re making a double batch of cranberry sauce and A Thanksgiving quiz for the whole family And other educational and fun activities for the holiday DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING SEE DR. LINDA PAGE 10
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The Sniper tosses in barbs from the sidelines. The Peacekeeper, my mom, always wants to cut off all political conversations before they get started. The Bystander keeps their mouth shut and has their head down on their phone when the sparks start to fly. And finally, there is the Engager, who tries to have a respectful conversation to understand differences and seeks common ground. The goal is to be an engager. Braver Angels teaches constructive engagement in these conversations by using CAPP, an acronym for Clarify, Agree, Pivot, Perspective. You Clarify, by restating your discussion partner’s position to demonstrate that you were listening to them. Paraphrase their position without judgment or shading. “So to make sure I know what you are saying…” Then Agree by trying to find some common ground. “We can agree that X is a problem” or “we all want the same thing.” By creating some alignment, it turns the temperature down a bit and puts both people on the same side of the table. Finding agreement is sometimes easier said than done. Pivot, by asking permission or signaling that you would like to offer your own point of view. “Here is where I am coming from on this.” Or, “Can I give my thoughts?” Offer your Perspective, with your feelings on the topic. Anecdotes and stories are always helpful to make your point. Calmly explain your position and how you came to it. Deliver your perspective without denigrating the other person’s position or motives. In order to be understood, you must first understand where your relative is coming from. Even if you might not agree with their view. And, most importantly, have an exit strategy. If head-butting persists, a simple, “maybe we should leave it there for now” should suffice. Or, if they insist on having the last word, “OK, got it, let’s move on.” But let’s be optimistic and assume things went well. Close the conversation with, “I enjoyed our conversation. Thank you. I’m glad we could discuss this in a civil way. That doesn’t happen often these days. Please pass the turkey.” Happy Thanksgiving. SCOTT FROM PAGE 8 the bag says 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar; how much water and sugar would you need? And what about the stuffing? How many cups of stuffing will you need for your turkey? If you buy pre-packaged stuffing mix, how many bags will you need? They’ll need to read the fine print on the bags of stuffing when you go to the store. If you need a bag and a half, how much water and how much butter or margarine will you need? If you’re following Grandma’s recipe, will you need to double it? Cut it in half? Now here’s something to do between dinner and dessert or after the meal. It’s fun for all and it gives guests who don’t watch football something else to do — and everyone will learn something. It’s a 10-question quiz that kids and adults can play individually or on teams. Teams are usually more fun. I suggest the rules include allowing people to go online to find the answers. (The answers are at the bottom.) Of course the winner or winning team gets a prize. The History of Thanksgiving Quiz We trace our Thanksgiving dinner to the Thanksgiving feast which occurred in Plymouth Colony in 1621. Governor William (1)_______________approved a celebration to give thanks to God for the end of a drought and the safe journey of a ship carrying new colonists to Plymouth. The celebration lasted for (2)_______ days. A large number of Wampanoag Indians attended. In fact, it is said that there were (3)_______in total. There were more Indians at the celebration than Pilgrims. Some thanksgiving celebrations continued, especially in the New England colonies, but not on a specific date. They ate ducks, geese and turkeys in addition to lots of (4)___________,which is usually not part of the main course of our traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Because the Pilgrims didn’t have ovens or (5)__________, it is said that they didn’t eat pumpkin pie or other baked desserts. In 1789, after the Revolutionary War, President (6)_________________ proclaimed that Nov. 26 of that year would be a national holiday to give thanks for the establishment of a new government. But only some states celebrated Thanksgiving. By 1830, the state of (7)_____________ had an official Thanksgiving Day. It was the first state to have an official Thanksgiving Day. In 1863, Sarah Hale, the editor of a famous lady’s magazine, convinced President (8) ___________________ to proclaim that the last Thursday in November would be a day of thanksgiving. Then in 1939, President (9) _____________said that Thanksgiving should be celebrated one week earlier. In 1941, Congress passed a law that Thanksgiving would be observed on the fourth Thursday of November and it would be a legal federal (10) __________. Answers: 1. Bradford 2. Three 3. 90 4. Fish (specifically shell fish) Deer is an acceptable answer also. 5. Sugar 6. George Washington 7. New York. 8. Abraham Lincoln 9. Franklin D. Roosevelt 10. holiday Happy Thanksgiving, -Dr. Linda Dr. Linda, along with her husband, Dr. Al, own Strong Learning Tutoring and Test Prep serving Westchester and Putnam counties for over 40 years. Strong Learning tutors students K-12 in any subject, in person or remotely. Drs. Linda and Al are also the authors of “Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids,” available on Amazon and at stronglearning.com. DR. LINDA FROM PAGE 9
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BY MARIA SCAROS GUEST COLUMNIST Choosing a living option when you’re over 65 is reminiscent of choosing a college. One decides on a geographic area. Do academics match up with your interests? Is the campus too big or too small? Is it the best bang for my buck? And most importantly, can I see myself living here? Let’s just say at this stage of the game I want to live in a safe, active community with amenities. While touring, I find myself walking into a palatial entryway with waterfalls and a concierge. So, this is “Senior Living?” I’m interested in an authentic living community. Not a private club. I want to walk into a “home,” not an upscale hotel. One’s initial reaction may be, “Wow. This is incredible. I don’t think I can afford this.” Or, “I don’t know if I’d be comfortable here” or “Yes. I deserve this. I’m in.” This can be what is referred to as Independent Living, as opposed to living independently. Independent Living is structured and has care levels. This can be comforting to many who do not want to be moving every few years as needs change. Living independently, one lives wherever they want and in whatever type of home they want. If they should need care, they can bring help in. This could work, but it can also prove to be lonely and isolating, especially if you do not have a partner. A CCRC (continuum of care residential community) is another option. This is a “buy-in,” meaning, you purchase a home and are cared for as your needs change. You would move, within the community, from Independent Living to Assisted Living and to Skilled nursing if you need to move. Assisted Living is just that. You need a bit of help, but for the most part, you can care for yourself. As your needs change, your fees are increased, which may prove cost prohibitive on a tight budget. Memory Care Assisted Living is care for those living with memory impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease. These folks are not thriving at home and may be unsafe, but they are not medically compromised enough to be in a skilled nursing facility (a nursing home). Skilled nursing is for those who require round-theclock medical supervision. It is the only facility that is paid for by Medicaid, once a person spends down all their assets. Each state has its own criteria. All others are private pay and accept long-term care insurance. Be honest with yourself when it is time to choose where to live. Only then will you make the best choice. What do you need to help you live the rest of your life with dignity, support and happiness? Senior Advisors can help at low or no cost to you. Be sure to call someone local as opposed to a large entity that is not familiar with the area in which you are interested. Think senior year and scouting for the next chapter. It is a new beginning. Maria Scaros is Executive Director of The Greens at Greenwich. For more information, visit www. thegreensatgreenwich.com, or call 203-531-5500. Living options after 65 How do I choose? Two different seniors need to think about “senior” living. IMAGE PRODUCED BY DALL-E PAGE 14 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES HEALTH & WELLNESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 The Greens provides safety, comfort, and a loving home filled with laughter and joy. We are a small intimate assisted living community for your loved one with memory impairment. Discover The Greens at Greenwich Home is a Feeling [email protected] • thegreensatgreenwich.com Awarded the Best Practice for Resident Care by the Connecticut Assisted Living Association Schedule a Tour 203.531.5500 A more active, engaged brain could help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in aging individuals by a significant amount of time. A study published in the journal Neurology in 2021 found that high levels of cognitive activity can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in individuals 80 or older by five years. Reading was among the cognitive activities researchers associated with that delay. In addition, a separate study found that more passive cognitive activities could be linked to an increase in dementia risk. That study, published in the journal PNAS in 2022, linked activities such as watching television with an increased risk for dementia. This article is from Metro Creative Connection. Did you know?
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 15 ADVERTORIAL “DEM BONES” IN OUR BODY You probably have heard the spiritual song “Dem Bones” of the 1920s by James Weldon Johnson with the following lyrics: “Toe bones are connected to the foot bone, foot bone connected to the heel bone, heel bone connected to the ankle bone, ankle bone connected to the leg bone” …. all the way to the “shoulder bone connected to the neck bone; neck bone connected to the head bone “how “dem bones gonna walk around”. This song sums up in a nutshell the body’s kinetic chain how it is linked together to work together. HISTORY OF THE KINETIC CHAIN IN OUR BODIES The German engineer Franz Reuleuax is credited for defining the kinetic chain in machines in 1875: if both ends of a chain are fixed and an external force is applied, it receives and produces a force to the adjacent segment causing a movement pattern that generates a chain reaction. Years later, Orthopedic Surgeon Arthur Steindler applied the kinetic chain concept to the human body for rehabilitation when he stated, “the human body is linked together where energy is transferred from one fixed joint to the next joint to set the chain reaction in motion or make the body move.” * UNDERSTANDING OUR HUMAN CHAIN REACTION The musculoskeletal system is the movement mechanism of our bodies. It is a network of joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, connective tissue from our toes to the top of our head. The term “kinetic” means relates to or results from motion. Thus, for the body to move, or to set the kinetic chain reaction in motion, energy must be created and transferred in a coordinated and well-timed manner to move naturally and prevent injuries. The body can be divided in the upper and lower chain. • The upper kinetic chain includes our shoulders, shoulder blades, spinal column, arms, wrists, and hands. • The lower kinetic chain consists of our feet, ankles, legs, hips, pelvis, and lower spine. Within the musculoskeletal system our body can perform close or open chain movements. • Open chain movements refer to the end part of the body moving freely in space; for example, waving your hand of sitting and kicking your lower leg straight up. • Close chain movements refer to the distal/end part of the body being fixed against a solid object; for example, placing your foot on a stair to step up or put your hands on the wall. During our daily lives, our body’s kinetic chain performs open and close chain movements without interruption or conscious effort, unless you have an injury. When you take a step forward, your toes, feet and ankles are flexed back to plant your feet on the ground for a close chain reaction. Or lower legs, thighs, butts, pelvic, core and postural muscles keep our body upright and stable. The spine and upper body automatically rotate slightly with the arms swinging freely for a balanced, open chain motion to produce a normal walking cadence. INTERRUPTION OF OUR BODY’S NORMAL KINETIC CHAIN REACTION When you have an injury or are in pain, the connecting body parts compensate. For example, when you stub your toe and start limping, it may affect your knee, hip and back and can cause pain and unevenness of the pelvis that in turn results in pain, not only in your toe but in the rest of the lower kinetic chain. A similar problem can happen in the upper extremity when you slam your finger in the door and your neck goes into muscle spasm. STRENGTHENING EXERCISES TO STAY BALANCED AND MOVE FREELY When doing exercises try to use as many combined muscles as possible in close and open chain movements. Remember to breathe when the muscles contract and never hold your breath. Here are three suggestions: • Sit to stand: hold a 5lb weight in your hands. When upright, rotate your torso to the right and lift your left leg up to balance on your right leg. Sit down and repeat to the other side. • Lunges: forward and sideways; hold a 5lb weight in your hands and rotate your torso performing a core crunch. • Wall squats: with your back against the wall hold a 5lb weight in your hands. Squat down to a safe level, punch your arms forward and try to straighten up on one leg only. DAILY MOVEMENT FOR OUR HUMAN KINETIC CHAIN Doing physical activity for 30 minutes every day keeps your kinetic chain strong and healthy. Whether you do LIZE LUBBE GUEST CORNER Our Body’s Kinetic Chain and Free Movement fast-paced walking, gym workout, dancing, playing racquet ball, golf, do yoga or garden work…the key is not to sit all day. Include movement in your day-to-day routine. • Park your car far from the door to take extra steps. • When talking on the phone, walk around or march in place. • Climb the steps instead of taking the elevator. • When cooking in the kitchen, dance around. • Play outside with your kids, dogs, or grandkids. If you have any difficulty performing any exercises or feel your body’s kinetic chain is not moving freely or experience any pain, please contact your physician of physical therapist. *A. Steindler, Kinesiology of the Human Body - Under Normal and Pathological Conditions (Charles C. Thomas, 1955) We are hands on PTs! 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Sports PAGE 16 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER When Sloan Wasserman hits the cross country trails in the area, she’s more likely to go off with mere mortals. So as the race develops, the Wolf often forms her own pack by the home stretch. On the other hand, qualifying for the states meant the sophomore got to see what it was like to run with her own kind. “I was really happy that I was able to stick with them and compete,” said Wasseran. But she did more than just keep pace on Nov. 11 in Verona, NY. In her first appearance at the state meet, she took home a third place medal. “It felt pretty good,” Wasserman assured. A race she took in stride in comparison to the qualifier. “I was more nervous for the sectionals,” she said, because no matter the state finish, any new ground broken was good. Nonetheless, the All-State runner got on the Section One bus on Friday, and after making a few friends on the four-hour ride, she went and staked out the course. “Coach Dey told me I should be conservative the first time on the steep hill,” she said. “Then the second time is where you should make your move because everyone is going to be dying.” The best laid plans, she was among the mice who succumbed to the incline. “I was one of those who died going up the second time,” Wasserman revealed. The rest of the field not having the very hilly John Jay course on their odometer, Wasserman obviously had enough leg to rise to the top and sticking to the wellestablished program was the main strategy. “I just focused on running the race I always run,” she said. The runner did this in part because she knew the favorite would race to the front and stay there. “40 seconds ahead, she won by a lot,” said Wasserman. That left her trying to capture the shine of a silver medal. “We were battling it out the entire race, but unfortunately, the second-place girl was able to out kick me,” she added. She did the same to the runner at her rear. “I was 10 seconds ahead of the 4th person,” said the bronze medalist. The cross country season still in gear, she’s not putting a priority on the hardware or the time sheet. “I felt this was all about a new learning experience, and I’m going to take what I learned at the states and bring it to the Federation,” said Wasserman. Still the 40 second gold medal gap gives her no illusions about reaching the top of the mountain. “I got to run a lot faster,” she deadpanned. But setting the goal of winning the states is no joke. “That would be nice,” Wasserman said. Rest for the weary, the upcoming indoor season does mean a respite. “Next week, I’m taking my break,” she said. Unfortunately, for the rest of the section and maybe the state, it’s just not enough time for them to gain ground on the John Jay standout. Wasserman takes third at states I felt this was all about a new learning experience.’ Sloan Wasserman BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Last year, Andy Condon fell far short of qualifying for the states with a 24th place finish in the sectionals. Needing to finish top 5, he thought maybe by his senior year he could qualify for the cross country state meet. But by taking on a thorough training regimen this past summer, he bridged the huge gap in Verona on Nov. 11. “This year I qualified as the fourth person,” said the junior. “I’m really proud of that.” Condon wasn’t satisfied with just being there either. He finished 19th and took home a medal. The second to last one, he was still happy to hang the hardware around his neck. Of course, the starting gun was preceded by the four-hour trip upstate and there was - in a sense - a warmup that logged a degree of distance too. “One of the kids brought a Nintendo Switch,” said Condon. “We played video games.” In this, Condon thought it was a good way to get to know the kids he’ll be racing against in the next few years. He didn’t let his game plan get distracted, though. “My strategy was mostly to get out fast,” the runner said. “The bottleneck is quite early. So get out fast and stay fast.” Still, he took some time to pause while on the run and notice his surroundings. “It’s fun to go against the best,” said Condon. On the other hand, he wasn’t yearning for home cooking in terms of the trail. “Our John Jay course is the hardest I’ve ever run,” Condon assured. At the same time, he was glad to reap the rewards. “It helps and prepares you for other courses,” said Condon. The input of his coach didn’t hurt either. A big hill that runners had to scale twice, Coach Dey suggested a preemptive approach. “Before, there was a downhill. So he had me attack it to get some early speed into the main hill,” Condon revealed. Opening up the long strides, the bottleneck at the beginning was still pretty jammed up down the stretch. With six runners competing for four medals, cruise control to the finish line was not an option. “No one was guaranteed a spot,” said Condon. “It was changing constantly.” The finish line coming into view, he did get some respite. The 20th place finisher 10 meters behind, he said, “I was getting a medal.” Condon fights for the finish Takes 19th at state meet Andy Condon PHOTO: RICH MONETTI SEE CONDON PAGE 18 Sloan Wasserman PHOTO: RICH MONETTI
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One of the red flags of a questionable organization is the amount of money it spends on administrative costs versus the amount that goes to its stated purpose. You can check on the spending patterns of charitable groups, and find other valuable information about them, on the well-regarded Charity Navigator website (charitynavigator.org). Once you’ve established a gift budget and are comfortable with the groups you choose to support, you might turn your thoughts to another key issue connected with charitable giving: tax benefits. A few years ago, changes in the tax laws resulted in a large increase in the standard deduction, which meant that many taxpayers found it more favorable not to itemize — and lost the ability to take charitable deductions. But if you still do itemize, your charitable gifts or contributions to tax-exempt groups — those that qualify as 501(c)(3) organizations — can generally be deducted, up to 60% of your adjusted gross income, although lower limits may apply, depending on the nature of your gift and the organization to which you’re contributing. Other, more long-term avenues also exist that combine charitable giving with potential tax benefits. One such possibility is a donor-advised fund, which allows you to make an irrevocable charitable contribution and receive an immediate tax deduction. You can give cash, but if you donate appreciated assets, such as stocks, your tax deduction would be the fair market value of the assets, up to 30% of your adjusted gross income. Plus, you would not incur the capital gains tax that would otherwise be due upon the sale of these assets. Once you establish a donor-advised fund, you have the flexibility to make charitable gifts over time, and you can contribute to the fund as often as you like. Another possible tax benefit from making charitable contributions could arrive when you start taking required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from some of your retirement accounts, such as your traditional IRA and 401(k). These RMDs could be sizable — and distributions are counted as taxable income. But by taking what’s called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), you can move money from a traditional or Roth IRA to a qualified charitable organization, possibly satisfying your RMD, which then may be excluded from your taxable income. You must start taking RMDs at 73, but you can begin making QCDs of up to $100,000 per year as early as age 70-1/2. (This amount will be indexed for inflation after 2023.) Establishing a donor-advised fund and making qualified charitable distributions are significant moves, so you’ll need to consult with your tax advisor first. But if they’re appropriate for your situation, they may help you expand your ability to support the charitable groups whose work you admire. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Financial Advisor, Judi McAnaw, a resident of Katonah. She has an office at 200 Business Park Drive, Suite 107, in Armonk. Judi can be reached at 914- 669-5329. Can you make charitable giving less ‘taxing’? -Judi McAnaw Edward Jones Financial Advisor Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at klt@ halstonmedia.com, or give us a call at 914-302-5628. JUDI MCANAW GUEST CORNER ‘One of the red flags of a questionable organization is the amount of money it spends on administrative costs versus the amount that goes to its stated purpose.’
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