VOL. 11 NO. 49 THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 23 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 LEGAL NOTICES 23 LEISURE 20 OBITUARIES 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Somers Football Parade pg 12 CHAMPIONS Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. An intrepid group of Somers students embarked on the trip of a lifetime when they explored Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands! Read more about their amazing adventure on page 3! Traveling Tuskers! PHOTO COURTESY OF TUSKER TRAVELS BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Somers Town Board members voted unanimously last week to oppose the New York Housing Compact. Spurred by the housing crisis, the comprehensive strategy was announced in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s scal 2023-2024 Executive Budget and aims to create 800,000 new homes over the next decade through policy reform, government subsidies, and tax incentives. Opponents fear that, if passed, the compact would become a state mandate and take away the “home rule” authority that municipalities have under the state constitution. Advocates argue that the initiative would make New York more livable, accessible, and a ordable. It calls for localities – especially in the metropolitan region and the Hudson Valley – to relax singlefamily zoning to allow for ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and to allow TODs (Transit-Oriented Development) within a half mile of MTA rail stations, such as the ones in the nearby hamlets of Purdys (North Salem), Goldens Bridge (Lewisboro), and Croton Falls (North Salem). ( ere is a 450-spot permit-only commuter parking lot being built on Croton Falls Road in Somers.) Land that falls within the socalled “capture zone” would be required to allow 20 residential units per buildable acre. Somers gures that the “forced land-use regulations” have the potential for the creation of more than 2,000 new housing units in the three hamlets. e compact calls for a 3 percent Somers o icials oppose housing compact SEE HOUSING PAGE 6 HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Whether you choose to just do some light cosmetics or a complete metamorphosis, this solid 4 BR/2.1 BA Colonial offers fantastic space, level and lovely 1.13 acre property, an IG pool and a wonderful neighborhood. In exchange for a little work and imagination you’ll enjoy the reward of a custom transformation! Call today for more information! $649,900 Transform This Caterpillar into A Butterfly! Find Out What Your Home Might Be Worth Scan for Instant Results #UGottaHaveHope
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Incumbent Democrat Pete Harckham of South Salem, seeking his third term as state senator, will be opposed by Republican Gina Arena, an administrative assistant from Somers. Here is a look at the two candidates, including their platforms, accomplishments and goals. PETE HARCKHAM Now nearing the end of his second term in o ce, Pete Harckham is chair of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. He worked to make the 2% property tax cap permanent; delivered record aid to education and addressed the opioid crisis by doubling minimum treatment times and reducing barriers to life-saving treatment. Harckham helped pass the toughest climate-protection legislation in the nation, and also introduced a measure, later enacted, requiring all new passenger-car and truck sales to be zero emission by 2035 and allowing municipalities to build solar canopies and jumpstart community renewable-energy projects. Earlier this year, Gov. Kathy Hochul placed Harckham’s wetlands legislation protecting Class C streams statewide, which will safeguard drinking water resources, into her proposed 2023 state budget. Harckham has been a leading voice to hold the utilities accountable in the wake of failed responses to natural disaster. To date, he has held 13 food drives to ght hunger, assisted thousands of residents with unemployment claims and delivered personal-protection equipment to rst responders and municipalities throughout the 40th Senate District. From 2008 to 2015 Harckham served on the Westchester County Board of Legislators, where he was a leading voice for protecting the environment and maintaining vital services. In addition to his professional work, Harckham served on the President’s Council for the Northern Westchester Hospital, was a board member for the United Way of Westchester and Putnam, the Junior League of Northern Westchester Community Advisory Council and the Livable Communities Council. “I come from a labor family and have been endorsed three times by the Westchester Building Trades, Westchester-Putnam AFL-CIO Central Labor Body, a host of service and public unions, as well as nurses and teachers,” Harckham said. “I work very closely with my union partners around the issues of decommissioning Indian Point and passed a law to protect wages and local jobs, as well as created the Decommissioning Oversight Harckham, Arena face off for 40th Senate District seat Sen. Pete Harckham Gina Arena SEE SENATE PAGE 28 SellYour Home for TOP DOLLAR with Somers’ Real Estate Specialist Visit: SomersHouseValues.com or Email: [email protected] Michael Trinchitella Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker FREE Home Evaluation Anytime — No Cost or Obligation Call 914.243.3051 SomersHouseValues.com CLASSIC REALTY IN THIS WEEK’S PAPER! Vol. 11 No. 35 Thursday, December 8, 2022 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 LEGAL NOTICES 28 LEISURE 21 OBITUARIES 9 OPINION 10 SPORTS 18 Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Winning is always great. But making your way back to the top after a heartbreak is unmatched. Motivated by the crushing 32-31 defeat against CBASyracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome (Carrier Dome) last fall, Somers Football (13-0) avenged their one loss in the last three seasons with a dominating 58-21 win over Union-Endicott for the NYSPHSAA Class A Football Championship on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Syracuse. Coach Anthony DeMatteo, carrying on the winning legacy of his father, Tony, at Somers, knew what he and his team set out to do when workouts began last summer. “Even though we said publicly we wanted to win the section, in house we said states, and we were angry all year. e preparation was on point, we did everything we were supposed to do, weathered several storms, weathered injuries, and we got it done,” said the second-year head coach. Wasting no time on the big stage, Ravi Dass (3 Rec, 2 TDs) answered the call on the opening return, taking it all the way to the Tigers’ 39, then catching an 18-yard pass from Matt Fitzsimons for the rst touchdown 22 seconds into the game. “Walking out as state champs, it’s awesome,” said the senior receiver. e defense’s turn, George Forbes (6 Tk) began his Tuskers avenge last season with 58-21 state championship win Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Winning is always great. But making your way back to the top after a heartbreak is unmatched. Motivated by the crushing 32-31 defeat against CBASyracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome (Carrier Dome) last fall, Somers Football (13-0) avenged their one loss in the last three seasons with a dominating 58-21 win over Union-Endicott for the NYSPHSAA Class A Football Championship on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Syracuse. Coach Anthony DeMatteo, carrying on the winning legacy of his father, Tony, at Somers, knew what he and his team set out to do when workouts began last summer. “Even though we said publicly we wanted to win the section, in house we said states, and we were angry all year. e preparation was on point, we did everything we Tuskers avenge last season with 58-21 state championship win Ravi Dass put his team ahead early with two huge touchdowns. SEE CHAMPIONS PAGE 18 The 2022 Tuskers cemented themselves in Somers history with the 58-21 win over Union-Endicott. 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Wasting no time on the big stage, Ravi Dass (3 Rec, 2 TDs) answered the call on the opening return, taking it all the way to the Tigers’ 39, then catching an 18-yard pass from Matt Fitzsimons for the rst touchdown 22 seconds into the game. “Walking out as state champs, it’s awesome,” said the senior receiver. e defense’s turn, George Forbes (6 Tk) began his Tuskers avenge last season with 58-21 state championship win SEE CHAMPIONS PAGE 18 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 Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 11 No. 36 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 37 CLASSIFIEDS 39 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 2 LEGAL NOTICES 37 LEISURE 31 OBITUARIES 9 OPINION 10 SPORTS 24 Toys for Tots pg 3 GIVING BACK Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. PHOTO: ROB DISTASIO BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER e Somers Board of Education got its rst o cial peek last week at the scal fallout from the settlement of the old PepsiCo property’s tax certiorari case. Also cited for their potential impact on local pocketbooks were fuel and electricity costs, which are rising at an “alarming” rate, according to the school district’s assistant superintendent for business, Chris Platania. Platania presented trustees and the public with an initial overview of the 2023-24 school budget on Tuesday, Dec. 6. ere won’t be preliminary numbers to share until after the governor’s rst budget comes out in January and the district gets a clue about what its state aid is going to be. 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Subscribe To request The Somers Record weekly delivery, call 845-208-8503 or email [email protected]. Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing o ices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Somers Record at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 (ISSN 2330-1597) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Somers Central School District FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Thursday, April 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. e 23rd annual, districtwide Festival of the Arts Show is right around the corner, to be held at Somers High School. Artwork from Somers students in every grade will be on display. Please join us in celebrating the outstanding e orts of the Somers Central School District’s young artists. Church of the Good Shepherd 39 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs SENIOR LUNCH Saturday, March 18, at 12 p.m. e Church of the Good Shepherd will host its next non-denominational, free lunch gathering of local senior citizens at the church. A delicious hot meal will be served, and will be accompanied by companionship, conversation and community! e meal will conclude with dessert and co ee. A second meal will be given to everyone attending to take home. RSVP is requested by calling 914-248- 5631 or emailing seniorssatur[email protected] Somers Partners in Prevention K.N.O.W. 2 PREVENT “VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES Thursday, March 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All parents and adult community members are invited to join Somers Partners in Prevention for a presentation by Pat Aussem, L.P.C., M.A.C. from the Partnership to End Addiction. Is it typical teen angst and moodiness or is something more going on? Could my child be at risk of self-medicating with alcohol or other drugs? What role does social media play? Join Pat Aussem to learn more about the relationship between mental health and substance use as well as social media’s part in in uencing behaviors. Parents and other caregivers will have access to a tool that can be used to assess their teen’s level of risk when it comes to substance use in addition to ways to address potential risks and concerns. 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THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 5 Call us at 914-245-5588 or visit anglebrookgc.com to learn more. Non-Equity—No Assessments • Flexible Membership Options—Corporate, Individual, Couples, Families, Junior Executive and Weekday-Plus • Expanded Patio Terrace Outings, Receptions & Banquets • Liberal Guest Policies MGA’S MODERN DREAM 18 (2017) ROBERT TRENT JONES SR’S FINAL DESIGN A MODERN CLASSIC Join Anglebrook today NEW SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER There will be nine elected positions on the ballot in Somers in this fall’s general contests. Running for re-election are Supervisor Robert Scorrano, Councilmen Thomas A. Garrity Jr. and Richard G. Clinchy, Town Clerk Patricia Kalba, Highway Superintendent Nicholas DeVito, and Town Justice Michael J. McDermott. McDermott said last week that he’s been in touch with fellow town justice Denis Timone who affirmed that he has not sought the nomination for re-election. Timone could not be reached for comment before press time. Seeking election as town justice for the first time is Joseph A. Marra, an attorney and former member of the Somers Board of Education. Trustees serve for four years; supervisors, two. The town’s two county legislators – Erika Pierce and Vedat Gashi – are also seeking re-election. SCORRANO Scorrano, who is seeking a second term, has been endorsed by the Republican Town Committee and the Conservative Party. He was elected in 2021. Scorrano served on the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals from 2015 to 2018 and is involved as a coach in local youth sports. A financial services professional, he is vice president for business development for Risk Strategies Company. Prior to that, Scorrano was vice president for employee benefits at USI Insurances Services; a financial planner for Pruco Securities LLC; and a partner with New York Life Insurance Company. Scorrano was born and raised in Somers. He and his wife, Catherine, have two children. In January, the supervisor outlined the town’s top 2022 accomplishments in a letter to Somers residents. These included good fiscal planning and money management, efforts to reduce the town’s carbon footprint, improvements to the Somers Library, the revival of the town’s Independence Day celebrations, the upgrading of the town’s emergency shelter at Heritage Hills, the paving of 31 town roads, the construction of a new salt shed, the negotiation of a “fiscally responsible” Teamsters contract, the making of progress in the longdiscussed land swap between Angle Fly Preserve and Reis Park, and the “re-energizing” of the town’s conversation with New York State Police about keeping a barracks in Somers. GARRITY Garrity’s re-election bid has been endorsed by both the Republicans and the Democrats. He has been on the Town Board for 15 years, eight of them as deputy supervisor. Prior to that post, he served on the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals (five years) and on its Planning Board (three years). Garrity is past chairman of the town’s NYSE&G Task Force, its COVID/Return to Work Task Force, and its Emergency Preparedness Task Force. He is currently a member of the school district’s Security Task Force, its Transportation Task Force, and the steering committee of its Return to School Task Force. Garrity belongs to the local Lions Club and is a board member of the Somers Education Foundation. A graduate of Somers High School, he is a past member (treasurer) of the Somers Youth Soccer Organization’s executive board and has coached girls’ and boys’ basketball and soccer as well as football. Garrity is a manager for government and community relations with New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Electric & Gas. The 55-year Somers resident and his wife, Ann, have two children. A Republican, Garrity noted last week that he’s “been lucky enough to be cross-endorsed in the past” and is looking forward to running with his “good friend Rich Clinchy once again.” CLINCHY Clinchy, the Town Board’s sole Democrat, has served since 2008. Endorsed by both the Democrats and the Republicans, he said he believed he was “able to see difficult issues from a variety of viewpoints” by “working cooperatively in a nonpartisan way to accomplish positive results.” Before that, Clinchy was a member of the Board of Education for 12 years and had been its president and vice president. He taught economics, government, and law at John Jay High School in the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District for more than 30 years before retiring in 2010 and was faculty president for 15 years. He is a varsity basketball head coach at Valhalla High School and was named “Democrat of the Year” by the Somers Democratic Party in 2008. He also won the Merrill Presidential Award from Cornell University that year. Clinchy and his wife, Paula, have two children. KALBA Kalba has served as Somers’ town clerk since 2016. Prior to Looking to November Election ballot begins to take shape SEE ELECTION PAGE 20
PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 increase in housing for nearly all towns and villages. If targets aren’t met, they would be required to adopt “preferred actions” that increase zoning capacity. If all else fails, Albany could deploy a new state “super zoning board” that can overrule communities that deny permits to housing developments that meet state affordability – aka income-restricted -- criteria. e compact sets targets that municipalities must meet every three years. If those aren’t met then they would have to adopt “preferred actions” that increase zoning capacity. And if all else fails, the state would step in to fast-track approvals for housing developments that meet its a ordability criteria. e environmental rami cations alone are “disturbing,” noted Councilman Anthony Cirieco during Town Board discussions ursday, March 9. e town’s resolution states that the new zoning would be exempt from SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) review, which would “potentially adversely” drinking water supplies for both New York City and Westchester residents. e Article 7 legislation “makes no mention” of the East of Hudson watershed and its protected status. It would also “grossly impact” tra c and roads, volunteer emergency services, police, and schools, the resolution adds. “ ere’s no question that it’s going to make it more costly here,” Cirieco said later in the meeting. “How do you absorb something like this? You’re just going to turn around and pass it o to the taxpayer.” EACH TOWN UNIQUE Leading the anti-compact charge ursday, Supervisor Rob Scorrano decried what he called Hochul’s “one size ts all” approach. “Somers is di erent than Ossining. Ossining is di erent than North Salem. Somers is di erent than White Plains. What makes us unique is having our home rule,” he said. e backlash against the compact has come from both sides of the aisle. No one’s disputing that more housing is needed; it’s simply a matter of making sure that the town has a say in the process, he and board members agreed. According to the resolution, Somers “shares many of the same goals as the governor having a long history of and consistently demonstrating a commitment to providing a wide variety of housing choice and maintaining and strengthening hamlet center as service and higher-density residential areas.” Local zoning allows for clustered housing, ADUs, a ordable housing units, two types of agerestricted units, and “the ability to o er bonus residential units for affordable housing,” it adds. Pointing to New York City’s housing woes ursday, Scorrano claimed: “It’s not a Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, or even a Long Island problem.” Many suburban communities already have ADU legislation in place, he explained, adding: “ ey have a ordable housing. ey’re doing their fair share when it comes to TOD.” According to the resolution, Somers has had an accessory apartment law since the early 1980s. It’s intended to meet the housing needs of both young and older folks from low- and moderateincome households and in “most cases is more liberal” that the legislation in the budget bill. In 2008, the town enacted legislation that requires developers to set aside a certain percentage of new projects for a ordable housing. In 2009, Westchester County reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under which it agreed to increase its efforts to further fair and a ordable housing. Among other things, it required the county to build 750 units of a ordable housing in 31 of its “least diverse” communities. Since 2008, 253 a ordable housing units have been completed and occupied or are in the process of being built in Somers. ose amount to 33 percent of the 750 units that were required in Westchester under the settlement, Scorrano emphasized. Councilman Tom Garrity ruefully noted ursday that Somers actually had 75 units that weren’t counted by HUD because they had been approved prior to the settlement. Councilman Bill Faulkner offered another statistic: Somers folks only make up about 2 percent of Westchester’s entire population. “Yes, and now we’re being told we need to do more,” the supervisor responded. e resolution also claims that the majority of the “preferred actions” in the bill require “extreme and substantial” amendments to local zoning. Appeals must be brought to the new State Housing Review Board, “usurping the home rule authority of local land use boards who understand the local community.” As far as infrastructure such as roads are concerned, Somers is “not equipped” to handle the kind of tra c the compact might spur, said Scorrano, pointing to state roads such as Routes 6, 35, 100, 116, 118, and 202 – all major commuter cutthroughs that are currently in “horrible shape.” “We have our Master Plan for the town. If these types of mandates went through, we would say goodbye to our Master Plan. We would say goodbye to Somers being one of the lowest-taxed towns in Westchester County,” Scorrano insisted. CARROT, NOT STICK NEEDED Saying he agreed in principle with the state’s general goals, Councilman Rich Clinchy noted that creating housing for workingage folks supports the economy and using mass transit instead of cars cuts carbon emissions and reduces pollution. However, he was opposed to the compact in its “current form” because, for one, it contains provisions that would allow housing developments to circumvent certain environmental regulations. “Any time you’re tinkering with that, it raises suspicions,” Clinchy said, adding that he personally has nothing against builders but it might seem like “putting the fox in HOUSING FROM PAGE 1 SEE HOUSING PAGE 22 CLEAN-UP EVENT — March 18th & 19th Supplies and registration at Town Hall parking lot both days, 9am - 12pm KEEP SOMERS BEAUTIFUL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS [email protected] KEEP SOMERS BEAUTIFUL TAKE THE PLEDGE Within the next month, I will reduce the amount of waste I produce, I will recycle more and I will buy products made with recycled content. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED #BeRecycled Community Service hours are available for this event!
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Opinion PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 Law Office Of andres d. GiL, PLLC Honor, Integrity, Compassion, and Dignity Call Us Today At (845) 940-1110 ADG-LAW.com 973 Route 22, Suite 3, Brewster New York State Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business TRUST & ESTATES • WILLS • ELDER LAW • REAL ESTATE LAW OFFICE OF ANDRES D. GIL, PLLC Honor, Integrity, Compassion, and Dignity Call us today at (845) 940-1110 Scan here to visit my website I often ask local business owners and professionals about their advertising. Many tell me they don’t need to advertise because everyone knows them. While I don’t argue with them, I believe they’re on a perilous course. Lack of advertising may not cause serious short-term business erosion, but it’s likely to lead to serious longer-term pain. You may think that everyone knows your business, but that’s really not the case. A recent U.S. Census Bureau ve-year analysis found that, on average, 16% of Americans moved each year. So without advertising, not everyone knows your business today, and even fewer will know it a year or two from now. Over my career, I’ve studied the results of numerous tests measuring the impact of increasing, decreasing or eliminating advertising. e question is whether there is an eventual “payout” to advertising expenditures. Test results have been quite consistent. Increasing or starting an advertising campaign produces sales gains pretty quickly, though sometimes not enough to increase the bottom line for the rst year. But pro ts usually start growing by the second year and beyond, as the sales tail wind grows. Conversely, the negative sales impact of reducing or eliminating advertising may be small enough to increase pro t the rst year, but sales usually drop o further over time, reducing pro t by the second year and beyond. And then restoring sales and pro t growth becomes increasingly costly. Advertising is an investment, like maintaining and improving property and equipment. You may be able to defer maintenance for a short while, but the longer you wait, the more expensive the repairs. If you’re planning to go out of business shortly, then eliminating advertising . . . except for focused going-out-of-business promotional ads . . . may be wise. If you’re in for the longer haul, though, then cut back on advertising at your own peril. Savvy marketers realize there also are di erent degrees of awareness. ey often focus on “top-of-mind” awareness. at is measured by asking people, in considering some category of product or business, which brands they think of immediately. e rst brand they mention is considered top-of-mind. Research shows that, especially for categories where there are numerous choices and extensive comparisons between those choices aren’t likely, top-of-mind awareness is a key driver of market share. at’s why brands like McDonald’s and Coke, and big insurance companies such as Progressive, Geico, and Liberty Mutual, keep spending on advertising. When a buyer needs to choose what or from whom to buy, top-ofmind awareness is important. You may not compete with major brands like those, but almost every business or professional practice has multiple competitors. So top-of-mind awareness matters. And, in fact, local merchants do often compete with mega-retailers like Amazon. If a local consumer is thinking about a gift purchase or about numerous product categories, unless the local merchant has built strong top-of-mind awareness, Amazon or some other mega-retailer may be the consumer’s automatic choice. Don’t let them win so easily. Beyond creating and sustaining top-ofmind awareness, what you communicate is important too. Advertising can convince prospects why they should choose your business, practice or rm over others. It can communicate how you’re di erent and better. It can also communicate what you have to o er that’s new, special or timely. So put yourself in your customer’s shoes and let them know “what’s in it for me.” And for best results, be sure your advertising aligns with the rest of your marketing mix (i.e. your product, packaging, place, and pricing). Do you want to learn more? Visit www.halstonmedia.com, and ll out the “Get in Touch” form on the home page. Before helping his son found Halston Media, Kenneth Freeman led a global marketing research company. Freeman earned his MBA from Harvard University and has led the marketing departments at major Fortune 500 corporations throughout his career. Everybody knows me... REALLY? WITH KEN FREEMAN You never know who, living among us, may go on to acquire a measure of public recognition. It could be a neighbor down the road, or your child’s classmate. Recently, an alumna of North Salem High School, Lt. Peggy Dente, was part of the rst all-female U.S. Navy yover at the Super Bowl, as reported in North Salem News. Yorktown alone has produced its own cavalcade of stars that range from a regular host on Turner Classic Movies (Dave Karger) and a WWE wrestling superstar (Amanda Saccamanno, aka Mandy Rose) to an NBC New York TV journalist (Jessica Cunnington), a world-touring country singer-songwriter (Jessica Lynn), and a budding actor who’s been on NCIS Hawaii and Net- ix Biblical series “ e Chosen” (Andrew Dispensa). ere’s even a Jeopardy winner in our midst, Somers High alumna Katie Palumbo, currently of Amawalk. ere also are those who are luminous on a grand scale, yet whose fame stays under the radar. THE CAPA SPACE World-class photographer Robert Capa is one such buried treasure, literally. His gravesite is in the Amawalk Friends Cemetery in Yorktown Heights. Amawalk now is the site of a newly completed education and exhibition Wartime sharpshooter without a gun Robert Capa photos are focus of exhibit BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEEAPAR PAGE 9
photography center whose name pays homage to him and brother Cornell – e Capa Space. Robert was “a groundbreaking photojournalist who placed himself in the middle of military con icts to document the destruction of lives and property while also capturing the survivors who marched on through life, the human spirit in triumph over unspeakable adversity.” Cornell (interred at Amawalk Cemetery along with their mother) had his own estimable career, and founded the International Center of Photography in Manhattan. Calling Robert Capa a photographer is like calling Elon Musk a tinkerer. His legacy and his in uence invoke immortals of the 20th Century whom befriended him and admired not only his talent but his generosity of spirit and erudition. Who did he hang with? Only the likes of Hemingway, Steinbeck and Picasso – for starters. MORE THAN 50 PHOTOS Starting April 8, and running through Oct. 8, the space named for him will present an exhibition of more than 50 of his photographs under the title “ is Is Robert Capa!” His images, says e Capa Center, “set the bar for all subsequent war photography.” Robert Capa, who was killed by a land mine at 40, was a recipient of the Medal of Freedom, in recognition of an extraordinary 20-year career behind the camera, traversing theaters of battle throughout the world. His Wikipedia entry says, “He is considered by some to be the greatest combat and adventure photographer in history.” e intrepid and tightly focused Capa deliberately headed into “embattled regions to document war, and in his work inevitably caught images of children in harm’s way.” His peripatetic nature landed him not only in the second World War, but also in four others, including the Indochina War and the Spanish Civil War. HEMINGWAY + HITCHCOCK It was during that con ict that Capa and Ernest Hemingway bonded, a relationship portrayed by the adventuring novelist in “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Capa reportedly is the basis too of the James Stewart character in Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense classic “Rear Window.” Capa’s exploits extend even to playing poker on a movie set with director John Huston, author Truman Capote and iconic actor Humphrey Bogart. e man was a veritable celebrity magnet. Another bold-face name, “Of Mice and Men” author John Steinbeck, said of his friend, “Capa’s work is itself the picture of a great heart and an overwhelming compassion. No one can take his place. No one can take the place of any ne artist, but we are fortunate to have in his pictures the quality of the man.” As part of the “ is Is Robert Capa!” exhibition, local veterans are encouraged “to submit their best, most meaningful photographs from the time in which they served in the military.” A panel, headed by exhibit curator Marie T. Keller, will select from the submissions photographs that will be featured in a slideshow accompanying the Capa exhibit. BONUS FEATURES During the exhibit’s six-week run, two other features are in the works, with dates to be determined. One is a talk by Hamilton College professor of history and photography, Nadya Bair. Also in development is a theatrical piece titled “George and Ruth: Songs and Letters from the Spanish Civil War.” e twoperson play dramatizes the true story of George and Ruth Watt, adapted from the letters they wrote while George was ghting the fascists in Spain and Ruth was at home in New York City. Yorktowner Elise Graham, one of “ e Capa Space” board’s seven founding directors (which includes another Yorktown resident, architect Tim Hartung), said, “I’d love to thank the community for their support of our inaugural exhibition ‘Empathy and Empowerment’ by photographer Jose Alvarado Jr., who grew up in Yorktown, attended Yorktown High School and is now a photographer for e New York Times.” is Is Robert Capa! will have an opening reception April 8, from 5-7 p.m. e Capa Space is at 2467 Quaker Church Road, in Yorktown Heights. Gallery hours are from 1 to 5 p.m. ursday, Friday, Sunday, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit eCapaSpace.org. Bruce can be seen in a wacky one-act called “Dream Lover” at Westchester libraries this spring, including Somers Library on April 2 at 2 p.m. From June 2-4, he will play the title role in “Tuesdays with Morrie” for e Armonk Players at the Whippoorwill eatre. All shows are free of charge. [email protected]; 914-275-6887. 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PAGE 10 – THE SOMERS RECORD OPINION THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 Our Mom was only 68 years old when Dad, the love of her life, passed away. Her heart was broken, but being the strong woman she was, she carried on. Her family came rst; she was “there” for her children and grandchildren, and she spent time with her relatives and many friends. Mom became active in the White Plains community and would attend city meetings, especially those geared to the “older population.” Several years after Dad’s passing, her cousin and his wife were planning a trip to Italy. ey convinced Mom that this trip would be good for her, a change of scenery, and because she would be traveling with them, she would feel comfortable and secure. We urged her to go, that she’d be a “natural” traveler. She agreed that a change was what she needed. Because Mom spoke Italian, she became the go-to person for questions about menus, signs and translation between the native-born Italians and the folks on the tour. She told me about a very distinguished gentleman from San Francisco who had become the center of attention with the single ladies. “Were you part of this swooning crowd,” I asked her? “Oh no, not me,” she said, “I would never carry on like that.” Soon, however, John focused his attention on Mom, and a solid friendship was born—John knew class when he saw it! After the trip to Italy, they began traveling with several couples from the tour. John would y to New York and meet Mom and the others at JFK. O they’d go: Hong Kong where they had lunch with my IBM friends on assignment, ailand, Singapore, Portugal, the UK and France. Mom loved traveling, meeting the locals and taking in the customs and ways of life in each country. John shared her enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge and most of all they had fun together. Back home in the States, they talked by phone every Sunday evening. Several times I answered the phone and had a nice conversation with John, an intelligent man with a dry sense of humor. He once told me how special my mother was and how very much he respected her ideas and opinions. He said that no matter what country, she got along with everyone. Mom would then take the phone from me, smile and quietly close the door, just like an excited teenager. John sent gifts, which were carefully and lovingly chosen for this special lady. Her favorite was an Irish knit sweater and matching tam-o-shanter—she looked adorable! Mom sent presents also; a bottle of unusual wine, a handsome scarf, a soft, plaid shirt. Mom ew to California several times a year to spend time with my brother and his family. Her childhood friend, Liz, lived just outside San Francisco. Mom would y to see Liz and the next day would take the BART into San Francisco where she would meet and spend a few hours with John. He always planned something special for her, a trip to Fisherman’s Wharf for lunch and shopping being one of the highlights. Late afternoon, Mom would return to Liz’s and the next day y back to Jack’s. ese visits were very special for her. She would happily ll me in about where they ate, where they shopped and how she enjoyed being with John. e phone calls, trips abroad and treasured visits in California were bright and happy times for Mom for many years. As does sadly happen, though, health issues entered the picture and each began to fail. Because of her failing memory and John’s illness, they hadn’t spoken in a few months when Mom passed away. I called John to let him know. e recorded message stated that the number had been disconnected and there was no forwarding number. Upon hearing that message, I was overcome with a feeling of sadness. Mom always said Dad was her rst love and that she wouldn’t marry again. 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THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 11 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years Do you understand the difference between an irrevocable and a revocable trust? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 I ’ve always said that when the time is right, I’ll know when to retire. I’ll know because someone from HR will come to my o ce, put a di erent name on my door, make a frown when they notice my Judge Judy co ee cup and say: “Mr. Melén, your services will no longer be needed here. We have gured out a way to automate your job.” “AH,” I say, “you’ve developed a complicated microprocessor which integrates a series of algorithms that understands the random nature of what exactly I do.” She says, “Actually, we made it from Lego. By the way, what exactly DO you do?” But for now I’ve been back working in the city two days a week as one of America’s hybrid employees. I’m nding that I actually enjoy going into work on those days. It gets me out of the house and into the real world, if there is such a thing. I’m also noticing a few changes since the pre-pandemic business model. I notice that there are more people having business meetings on the toilet than there ever were before. Maybe I should have warned you rst, but it’s something that needs to be addressed. A call comes in next door and I can hear everything on speakerphone: “Where are you calling from? ere’s an echo in there.” “I’m calling from the john- I mean John’s o ce. And I’ve got a bit of a cold.” “You do sound a little ushed. Anyway, just give me the straight poop on how the project is coming along. You’re our number one man on the project.” “I guess I’m also the number two man.” And if you’re driving in the City, you should know that the tra c lights have been re-programmed. Now when you’re sitting at a red light watching for the yellow light going in the other direction so you can time your getaway just before yours turns green, you’ve got a new surprise: there is a lag time that lets only pedestrians cross in your direction, so now you have to wait before you can almost run somebody over in the crosswalk. New Yorkers who are used to almost running somebody over immediately are not going to like this. You no longer have to be tested to get into my building, thank goodness. I could ace the COVID part of the test, but I stressed out thinking that there might be a math section. I can’t be the only one who can never remember what 9 times 6 is. I didn’t get COVID, even when it was fashionable, until just a few months ago. I never sealed myself into an airtight vault or anything, and I didn’t sanitize my groceries unless they really looked like they’d been up to something in the bottom of the bag. I just used common sense, and it’s been so long since I used it last that I had to re-read the instructions. I used to be so excited to have a a snow day and stay home from work. Now, unless a snowdrift has piled up between my bedroom and my living room, I’m expected to report. Everybody wants to work from home now that we know how, and who can blame them? Well, you’ve probably gured out by now that I can blame them. I hate going to the drugstore and instead of a checkout person, there is someone telling me how to use the automated self-checkout machine. Which NEVER works correctly when I use it wrong. Why doesn’t the person showing me how to use the machine just ring me up instead? And if I go to the hospital, I don’t want to nd out the hard way that everybody’s working from home. “Hi this is Ginny and I’m your X-ray technician for today,” she chirps from a video feed. “Just position your thigh up on there on that board and ick the switch over there on the side. Perfect. Oh, I forgot to mention this, were you planning on children in the future? I should have told you to put that lead apron on.” Companies are trying every incentive to entice people to to the o ce- exercise classes, workshops, wine tastings, everything’s on the table. We had a puppy day at work today, where you could interact with the little critters and let your stress melt away. One of the puppies was a lab-apit-a-poo looking cutie. I asked him how long he’d been doing this, and he told me he’s been working like a dog the last few months, and he has to be on-site ve days a week. But soon he’s going to be working from home Wednesdays and Fridays. Even hybrids are going hybrid. 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PAGE 12 THE SOMERS RECORD – TH On March 11, Tuskers football got one last chance to bask in the glory of their undefeated season that culminated in a State Championship. The community, including many young athletes destined to wear a Tuskers uniform, lined the streets to cheer for players and coaches one fi nal time. The procession eventually made its way to Somers High School, where the team was greeted by Town Supervisor Rob Scorrano, who presented Coach Anthony DeMatteo with the Key to Somers. Coach DeMatteo Elder Law & Estate Planning Wills, Trusts & Estates Small Business • Real Estate Matrimonial • Criminal Personal Injury • Commercial SOMERS • YONKERS Evening Appointments & Home Visits Tel: 914-964-6806 www.marralaw.com • [email protected] LIVE ROCK & ROLL AT the BA Saturday, March �e e�o� onally pre 2050 E Main St., Co (914) 73 PHOTOS: ROB DISTASIO
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Breakfast was always rushed, and being late for the bus was unacceptable, so the routines were always in place, but I now miss the commotion. Now your days start with a stretch and a glance at your phone, looking for a message from one of your grown children to hopefully say, “Good morning, Mommy,” hoping they still think of you since you no longer get to lift them out of bed with a morning hug and a quick snuggle. Let me also tell you that your kids are doing just ne. All those years of worrying and stressing about how your kids will be, if they will make good choices, if they will be kind, if they will be successful, if they will be happy…you guided them well. Your constant reminders on how to be good to others, to help when you can, to smile often and be positive, well, they were really listening. Even though at the time, they sometimes would hu and pu when you reminded them for the 20th time, they were taking it in. ey are good people. ey are loving and warm and they always try to be the helpers in this world. You did a good job, Mama. As for you, you are only 41 while reading this and you have so many questions about yourself. I know you’re wondering where life will take you, as you’re constantly still learning about yourself, even reinventing who you are. You miss your younger self, your freedom and your creativity, but I promise you, you will nd her again. You will have more time to grow and learn, and to check all the things you want to do o your list. Just be patient. Trust in yourself and take it all one day at a time. Some days have been hard, while some have been so exciting. Don’t put so much pressure on each day, and enjoy the small moments. at is where you’ll nd your joy. You’ll nd it when Tristan tells you that he missed you while he was sleeping or when Johnny writes a poem about you in kindergarten, or when Reagan asks to spend time with you even though she sometimes gets embarrassed by you. I am here to tell you it’s the age and not to take it personally. I know you’re doing the best you can and your kids do see it. ey’ll try to get the best of you, but they love you deeply. Try to let them do things independently, even if it means that Johnny will put his shoes on the wrong feet yet again. I can assure you as a grown man, he is not making that mistake anymore. ey all gure it out. As for Tristan, well, he’s still a wild man, but he loves ercely and still loves to hug and kiss you. And you would be so proud of Reagan. She’s the sweetest soul and a solid refuge for many of the people she meets along her journey. But, I don’t want to give too much away… Just remember, you’re doing a great job, Mama, and it doesn’t go unnoticed even though you may feel that way. One day you will miss all this craziness, so keep your head up, breathe, and smile, because whatever life throws at you, you will handle it with grace. And the best part is that you will have your family by your side the entire way. Love, -Me Nicole Dooley is a Somers mom who enjoys writing for her parenting blog. If you enjoyed her column, you can read more of her entries at www.mamaexplains. com or follow her on Instagram at @mamaexplains for relatable parenting tips and stories. Also, feel free to send her a message or a question at mamaexplains@ gmail.com. A letter from my future self NICOLE DOOLEY MAMA EXPLAINS Contact Us The Somers Record is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302- 5830 or email somersrecord@ halstonmedia.com.
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Sports PAGE 16 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Dylan Ingraham BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Somers’ Dylan Ingraham is a senior captain on the boys basketball team that just nished a historic season. e three-year varsity forward helped lead the Tuskers to a 21-3 overall record and their rst league title since 1989 after a tiebreaking win over Yorktown on 1/31 (6-0 in league play). Working with James Loughran, head coach of Kennedy Basketball, over the o season, Ingraham came into this season with an expanded skillset to help ll up the stat sheet (6.2 PPG, 4 APG, 3.5 RPG, 2.2 SPG) and earn All-League, All-Conference, and an All-Section Honorable Mention. Ingraham was also a three-year varsity mid elder on the soccer team, becoming a state, region, and section champion his junior year, on top of earning AllLeague as a senior. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED PLAYING BASKETBALL AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED? I started playing basketball in rst grade, so I was six years old. My parents both played when they were younger, and I enjoyed watching basketball, so there was no reason not to try it out. WHAT WAS YOU FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE BASKETBALL TEAM? My favorite part about being on the Somers basketball team was competing with the guys I grew up with since third grade. It is crazy to think about how far we have come as a group over all these years. WHAT DID IT MEAN TO BE PART OF SUCH A SPECIAL SEASON, AND WHAT WILL YOU MISS THE MOST? After re ecting on the season, it meant the world to me to be a part of this group. Not so much for the success that we had, even though that was great, but more because of the brotherhood that we built during the season. I never imagined myself being so close with a group of people. e thing I will miss the most is meeting at Coach (Darryl) Atkinsons’ house for lm on a weekend morning. Walking into his house as a group laughing, smiling, joking, the coaches bringing us food, it is something I could never forget. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PREGAME AND POSTGAME ACTIVITY WITH TEAMMATES? My favorite pregame activity was going to a store down the street from my house with my teammates, Brady Leitner and Mac Sullivan, and picking up some sort of gummy candy on the way to the game. My favorite postgame activity was going to Sal’s with the guys to have celebratory slices after a hard-fought win. WHO HAVE BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODELS? My role models growing up have been my mom and dad. eir work ethic, attitude, and ability to overcome adversity is very inspiring, and I try to replicate it myself. WHO ARE SOME NBA PLAYERS YOU MODEL YOUR GAME AFTER? Some NBA players I would say I model my game after would be Tyrese Haliburton and Shai GilgeousAlexander. ey are both lengthy, tall guards who can do whatever you need o ensively, as well as being able to defend. TELL US SOMETHING OTHERS MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU. Something that others may not know about me is how much I enjoy watching movies. Whenever I have free time at the end of a long day, my rst resort is watching one. DO YOU PLAN ON PLAYING BASKETBALL AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? I do plan to play basketball after high school. It is currently a work in progress, but I will see where I am in a few months’ time. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO STUDY AT COLLEGE? In college, I plan to study - nance. Both of my parents are in the nance world and their jobs seem to be interesting. I am also interested in the economy, so I would like to learn more about it. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? If I could have one superpower, it would be super speed. I always liked e Flash as a kid, and the idea of being the fastest person on earth would be awesome. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SHOES TO WEAR ON GAMEDAY? My favorite shoes to wear for a game are de nitely the Air Zoom GT Cuts. I have two pairs of them, and they are the best basketball shoes I have owned. ey are very light and provide great ankle support which is ideal for basketball. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN SOMERS? e best place to eat in Somers would have to be the Somers Super Deli. ey have food for any time of the day, and it is great quality. Also, it is a 30-second drive from my house, so it could not be more convenient. WHAT IS YOUR DREAM VACATION DESTINATION? My dream vacation spot would be the Bahamas. e resorts that I have seen online there look amazing, and it would be an overall great experience. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE ON THE FENCE ABOUT TRYING OUT FOR SOMERS BASKETBALL, OR ANY OTHER SOMERS SPORT, WHY SHOULD THEY GIVE THE PROGRAM A CHANCE? If a young athlete was on the fence about playing a sport, I would de nitely tell them to do it. e amount of fun, the connections, and the friendships you make while playing a sport in the Somers program is unmatched and it should be a no-brainer to try it out. 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THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 17 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR With the NYSPHSAA indoor track season o cially over, Julia Aquilino, Haylie Donovan, Keira Cleary, Isabella Milojevic, Lindsay Gill, and Chelsea Lewitt traveled to Boston last weekend (3/10-12) to represent the girls in the 2023 New Balance Indoor Nationals meet. Aquilino had a long weekend distance wise, racing in the 3000M and two-mile run, but made quick work in both events with a 11:17 and 12:03.6 respectively. Donovan also competed as an individual. She ran the 200M against the best in the country, holding her own to nish in 26.1 seconds. e sprinter then joined Cleary, Milojevic, and Gill for the 4x200M relay team that ran a 1:47.82, while Lewitt tagged in for Gill for the 4x400M and a 4:08.87 nish. e boys 4x200M relay of Mathew Hirsch, Luke Armstrong, Jaden Abreu, and Andrew Fasone also made an appearance in Boston, but unfortunately disquali ed in their race due to an illegal hando . “It was a great weekend up in Boston,” said Coach John Vegliante. “To go and compete at a meet of this caliber with the top kids in the country was an amazing experience for these athletes. It was the rst time any of us have been to this track venue in Boston. It was fun to see the new facility and all the surroundings. It was a weekend none of us will forget.” Also racing locally, Fasone competed at the Nike Indoor Nationals that same weekend at e Armory. He ran a season-best 22.48 in the 200M. His teammate, Jared Googel, made an appearance in the Weight row where his 53-2.25 placed him 21st in the nals. Tuskers compete at Nike and New Balance Nationals FILE PHOTO COURTESY OF MIKE LACKO TRACK & FIELD e Somers AYSO Region 95 indoor soccer league held their nal session at the Somers Sports Arena on Saturday, Mar. 11 Boys and girls teams ranging from 4U to the Teen League played their nal games, and were rewarded with medals and pizza afterwards. Somers AYSO released one last message for all who contributed to another successful winter: With the 2023 winter season now coming to an end, we would Somers AYSO holds final winter session Most successful one yet SOCCER SEE SOCCER PAGE 18 1060 Oregon Road | Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 (914) 734-1500 | [email protected] GolfHollowBrook.com There’s Something for Everyone at Hollow Brook... World-class golf on one of Westchester’s most spectacular golf courses. Tournaments and season-long competitions. Family activities... Couples Golf, Junior Golf, Pool and Social Events. From the moment you arrive at Hollow Brook Golf Club, you’ll know you’re in for something special. Contact us today to learn about our New Member Program. Pool Complex Hole 18 Hole 12 NOW OPEN! CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN YORKTOWN! REDEEMABLE AT FROZEN TREAT $1 OFF WHEN YOU BUY ONE Expires 04.15.2021 RITAS OF YORKTOWN 1881A COMMERCE STREET YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598 914 302 7711 ritas.com www.facebook.com/ritasof $1 OFF BUY ONE, GET $1 OFF ANOTHER ritasofyorktown ritasofyorktown.com Discount applied to lowest priced item. Not valid on take home treats, catering, or novelty items. Not valid with any other offer. Limit one offer per guest per visit. Not valid at cart or theme park venues. Not for resale. ©2020 RITA’S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. VALID AT PARTICIPATING RITA’S LOCATIONS. Exp.4/5/23
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PAGE 20 – THE SOMERS RECORD LEISURE THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Belonging to a thing 4. Pass or go by 10. Partner to cheese 11. Subjects 12. U.S. State (abbr.) 14. Bits per inch 15. Forest-dwelling deer 16. Illinois city 18. A salt or ester of acetic acid 22. Wholly unharmed 23. Cuddled 24. Bane 26. Global investment bank (abbr.) 27. Oh my gosh! 28. Arrive 30. Famed Spanish artist 31. Home of ‘Frontline’ 34. Group of quill feathers 36. Keyboard key 37. Army training group 39. Detail 40. Pole with flat blade 41. Football play 42. Makes unhappy 48. Island in Hawaii 50. Back in business 51. Of an individual 52. Painful chest condition 53. Tropical American monkey 54. Matchstick game 55. For instance 56. Even again 58. Popular beverage 59. Evaluate 60. Time units (abbr.) CLUES DOWN 1. Stain one’s hands 2. Nocturnal hoofed animals 3. Back condition 4. Popular movie alien 5. City of Angels 6. Peaks 7. Infantry weapons 8. Left 9. Atomic #99 12. Told a good yarn 13. Vale 17. Resistance unit 19. Aquatic plant 20. Bluish greens 21. About some Norse poems 25. Reinforces 29. Egyptian mythological goddess 31. Supportive material 32. Subatomic particle 33. Expired bread 35. Cereal grain 38. Goes against 41. Walkie __ 43. One who does not accept 44. Beliefs 45. Indicates near 46. Brazilian NBA star 47. Grab quickly 49. Romantic poet 56. College dorm worker 57. Set of data Irwin W. Schriro Irwin W. Schriro, a lifelong area resident passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the age of 63. He was born in Mt. Kisco, NY on April 27, 1959, the son of Lew and Rose (Katz) Schriro. After graduating from Fox Lane High School where Irwin met his wife Suzann, he began his career in the alarm and security business. Irwin was the lead inventory and service coordinator at Scarsdale Security Systems in Scarsdale. His volunteer re service journey began with the Bedford Hills Volunteer Fire Department while living in Bedford Hills until he and his wife moved to Somers, NY. ere he joined the Somers Volunteer Fire Department where he is a life member, Ex-Chief and past Commissioner. Irwin was also a member of the Putnam Northern Westchester Fire Police Association and Red Knights Motorcycle Club NY Chapter VII, with whom he enjoyed many memorial rides and trips to visit the retired members residing at the Fireman’s Home in Hudson, NY. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, and continued imparting his vast knowledge and experiences to all who surrounded him. roughout his life he enjoyed shing, hunting, gol ng, bowling in leagues with his wife and friends, attending his wife and children’s many sports events, and the company of his many animal companions. On November 10, 1979, he married Suzann Hitchcock who survives at home. In addition, he is survived by his son, Craig and his wife, Erin of Hyde Park, NY; his daughter Stacey Olivares and her husband Edward-Noel of Middletown, NY; his sister Debra Dinan of Lake City, FL, and his three grandchildren, Anabelle, Mason, and Brendon. He was predeceased by his sister, Bonnie Dauphine. Visitation was held on Saturday, March 11. Private cremation services will take place later. In lieu of owers, please consider a donation in memory of Irwin to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department Inc. (PO Box 272, Somers, NY 10589) OBITUARIES that, she was deputy town clerk for 14 years. Kalba recently received the prestigious designation of Master Municipal Clerk from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. She has been endorsed by the Republican, Conservative, and Democratic Parties. Kalba is also the treasurer for the Westchester Putnam Town and City Clerks Association and a member of the Somers Historical Society. A Somers native and graduate of Somers High School, she has also held a number of private sector jobs. Kalba is also well known for being the provider of “fun facts” at the end of each Town Board meeting. DEVITO DeVito was elected highway superintendent in 2019. He has been endorsed by the Republicans, Conservatives, and Democrats. He had been deputy highway superintendent for two years under Tommy Chiaverini, who retired. Before that, the lifelong Somers resident worked for the Yorktown Highway Department as a laborer, mechanical equipment operator, and road maintenance foreman. Among the accomplishments of his tenure, DeVito lists the updating of the department’s work order management system; the paving of 10 miles of road in 2022, which was the most paved in one year in Somers. (He credits this to the hard work of his crews and to the town’s being able to bond the capital project); and the building of a brand-new salt barn. e highway department itself was able to construct the structure’s foundation, saving the town hundreds of thousands of dollars. He and his wife, Erin, have ve children. MCDERMOTT McDermott has been nominated by the Republican and Conservative Committees. He was rst elected judge in 2000. Before that, he served on the town’s Planning Board. McDermott maintains an active law practice, McDermott and McDermott, in New York City and Somers with his wife, Fausta. e couple has lived in Somers for 30 years and has four children. Active in the local Boy Scouts, he initiated the Scouts in the Courts program through which Scouts serve as baili s, assisting court clerks, during court. He was named 2019 Scouting Citizen of the Year by the Boy Scouts of America. McDermott is an active member of the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. He provides pro bono legal services to several local charities. McDermott is acting city court judge in Mount Vernon, Peekskill, White Plains, and Yonkers and is acting town justice in Yorktown, Carmel, and Mount Pleasant. He is also an arraignment magistrate for adolescent/juvenile o enders at Wood eld Detention Cottage in Valhalla. McDermott said he regularly participates as a PTA panel member promoting initiatives that deal with drug abuse, DWI o enses, and driver safety and has developed programs such as community service in order to “prevent youths charged with violations from becoming repeat o cers.” SEE ELECTION PAGE 22 ELECTION FROM PAGE 5
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PAGE 22 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 Site.” Available programs are in the green tab. TOWN OF SOMERS ANNUAL EGG HUNT Saturday, April 1, at 9 a.m. To be held in Reis Park. Sponsored by the Somers Leos Club and the Somers Department of Parks & Recreation. Join in for pictures with the Cottontail Bunnies and collect eggs that will be redeemed for candy! Open to all Somers residents 10 years old and younger. For additional information, call the Recreation office at 914-232-8441. HANGING WITH YOUR PEEPS Grab a Peep coloring page from the library or recreation office and decorate your peeps to be displayed at the Library and Parks and Recreation Office. While at the library, take a chance and guess the amount of jelly beans in the jar. Closest to the number wins the jar! Drop off your submissions at the Library or Parks and Recreation Office by April 6. For any questions, call 914-232-8442. DAY CAMP REGISTRATION Wednesday, March 29, at 10 a.m. Offering a variety of fun filled activities, sports, group games, arts and crafts, performers and special theme days. There is also a NEW on-site inflatable waterslide! The camp fee includes all programs, themed days and entertainment. Grades: Entering Kindergarten - 8th in Sept. 2023 Camp Dates: 6/26 - 8/4 No Camp 7/3 & 7/4 Camp Fee: $850.00 For the entire 6 weeks DAY CAMP POSITIONS AVAILABLE First Aid Supervisor, Arts & Crafts Specialist, and Counselor. (To be a camp counselor, applicants need to be at least 16 years old by the start of camp, 6/26.) Must be able to work entire 6 weeks of camp, Monday-Friday, 6/26-8/4 To apply, go to www. somersny.com TEAM Tuskers MENTORS SOUGHT FOR INTERMEDIATE & MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM TEAM Tuskers Mentoring is looking for adults interested in spending time with a 3rd – 8th grade student at their school for the upcoming school year. The commitment is to spend 1 hour a week, every week with a student and make a difference in their life. You will develop a relationship and help open new lines of communication while playing games, doing puzzles or just chatting. Please consider volunteering for this great program. A child will benefit from spending time with you! For more information, visit somersschools.org/Page/7356 or call 914-481-2716. TRUNK FROM PAGE 4 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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Solar panels sold separately. charge of the chickens.” Pointing to the federal 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which guaranteed every child, regardless of ability, an “appropriate education,” and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act,” as examples of home rule controversies, Clinchy noted that at the time there were many who looked at their imposition “as being unreasonable.” But after a while, people came around and the programs became “status quo.” “Home rule is very important,” said Clinchy, noting that “small towns like us have an identity” worth preserving. He also praised the Town Board for trying “very hard to reflect the desires of the population to maintain that identity.” If Clinchy were governor he said he would ask himself: “How can I get towns to WANT to buy in so it becomes a win-win?” “No one likes it when something’s imposed on them without any sense of ‘Can you hear my objections to this?’” he said, adding that Albany would be better off approaching things from the “ground up” and engaging individual communities “perhaps on a regional basis.” “You get more with a carrot than with a stick,” Clinchy declared. HOUSING FROM PAGE 6 He also speaks before members of local organizations, including clubs at Heritage Hills, to provide seniors with ways to protect themselves against scams and also to do discuss newly enacted legislation that is relevant to local residents. McDermott was Yorktown’s full-time town attorney from 2016 to 2018 and a part-time village attorney for Mamaroneck from 2011 to 2012. MARRA Marra has received the backing of the Republican and Conservative parties. He maintains a private law practice in Yonkers. Prior to that, he was an associate attorney with Mark A. Varrichio & Associates, a law firm based in the Bronx, and earlier, a senior tax consultant in New York City with Deloitte, Haskins & Sells. Marra also was an assistant district attorney in the Bronx. He was a trustee on the Somers Board of Education from 2013 to 2022, its vice president from 2018 to 2019, and still serves on its finance and safety committees. Marra decided not to run for reelection to the board in 2022. He is a district leader in the Somers Republican Committee and was the Somers Republican Club’s treasurer from 2014 to 2018. Marra also belongs to the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Arbor Day Foundation, the American Museum of Natural History, and the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. He is a certified baseball, T-ball, and girls’ basketball coach. Marra and his wife, Hanna, have three children. ELECTION FROM PAGE 20
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