VOL. 13 NO. 5 THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 38 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 2 LEGAL NOTICES 38 LEISURE 28 OPINION 10 SPORTS 23 OBITUARIES 6 SHS Art Show pg 3 CREATIONS Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR On Tuesday, May 16, Somers voters will take to the polls to decide the race for two seats on the Somers Central School District Board of Education. With board President Dr. Lindsay Portnoy and trustee MaryRose Joseph both declining to seek re-election, the two spots will be contested between Dominick DeMartino, omasine Mastrantoni, Daryl Mundis, and Patrick Varbero. Voters will also be tasked with Board of Education Election Guide Dominick DeMartino Thomasine Mastrantoni Daryl Mundis Patrick Varbero SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SEE BOE PAGE 30 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 Find Out What Your Home Might Be Worth Scan for Instant Results #UGottaHaveHope New Listing! This charming 5 BR/3.1 BA Colonial is all about JOY. Gather the family & friends in the beautiful & spacious rooms or out on the sun porch & yard. Invite nanny or granny to live in the newly updated legal accessory apartment. Close to all and set on a lovely usable acre. $875,000 House of the Week!
PAGE 2 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 The Sta EDITORIAL TEAM Tom Walogorsky Editor: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Whit Anderson Sports Editor [email protected] ADVERTISING TEAM Paul Forhan (914) 806-3951 [email protected] Bruce Heller (914) 486-7608 [email protected] Lisa Kain (201) 317-1139 [email protected] Corinne Stanton (914) 760-7009 [email protected] Jay Gussak (914) 299-4541 [email protected] Pam Zacotinsky 845-661-0748 [email protected] PRODUCTION TEAM Tabitha Pearson Marshall Creative Director/Photographer [email protected] Noah Elder Designer Bri Agosta Designer Haven Elder Designer EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 [email protected] Deadlines The Somers Record The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected]. 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 Hope & Healing from Substance Use Panel Discussion Saturday, May 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A special program focused on hope and healing from substance use is set to take place at St. Luke Episcopal Church. e program will bring together experts in the eld to share experiences, provide information, answer questions, reveal useful community resources, and share hope for recovery. e event will feature a panel of experts in the eld of addiction treatment, mental health, and public health. e panelists will discuss the current state of substance use in Westchester/ Putnam and provide insights on how individuals, families, and communities can approach this increasingly prevalent challenge. e program is open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to participate in the conversation. e event aims to provide a safe space for individuals to share their experiences, learn about addiction and mental health, and connect with resources in the community. “We are excited to host this program focused on healing and recovery from substance use,” said Dr. Henry Masters, one of the event organizers. “Substance use a ects individuals, families, and communities, and we believe it is essential to provide a platform for people to learn, share, and connect with resources in the community.” e program is free and open to the public. A free lunch will be provided. To register for the event, please visit www.healingfromsubstanceuse.eventbrite. com. For more information about the event, please contact Abigail Osei at [email protected]. Somers Central School District COLOR RUN Sunday, May 7, at 10 a.m. To be held on the SHS Lower Fields. Cost is $30, and includes runner registration, a Color Run T-Shirt, and color packet! Join the rst annual SHS Color Run sponsored by the SHS Peer Leadership Program, raising money for Hearts and Bones Animal Rescue! Registration begins at 9 a.m. Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, o ers a summer league for adults ( ursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through Earlier this year, it was announced that the Class of 2023’s MC Ramirez was the recipient of the Questbridge scholarship! e scholarship provides full four-year tuition to one of 48 top tier school throughout the country. MC has the distinction of being among the 1775 winners out of a pool of almost 18,000 applicants from across the country, and the rst ever winner from Somers. In the fall, she will be attending Washington University in St. Louis. Super Scholar! MC Ramirez ELEPHANT’S TRUNK SEE TRUNK PAGE 7 Thank you for your continued support ITALIAN CONTINENTAL CUISINE Now Taking Reservations For Motherʼs Day (Serving Special Motherʼs Day Menu) A Mamma Rosa Gift Certificate is a Perfect Gift Every Week is Restaurant Week at Mamma Rosa! 3-Course Lunch Special $29.95 & 3-Course Dinner Special $39.95 • Gluten Free Pasta and Menu Items Available • Private Party Rooms Available• Reservations Recommended 252 Route 100, Somers 10589 • 914.232.8080 • www.mammarosaristorante.com Open Tuesday-Sunday for Lunch and Dinner • Closed Monday
THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com The Burger Barn Locally Owned Family Focused e 23rd annual Festival of the Arts Show was held at Somers High School last ursday, Apr. 27. e works of beginning through advanced students, from K-12, lled the hallways, library, and cafeteria in a spectacle for all to see. Diverse projects, ranging from drawings, paintings, the abstract, sculptures, CGI, and much more, demonstrated the talent and potential of the youth in the district. e efforts were brought to light thanks to the SCSD sta , the art department, and the overall community at large. SHS holds annual art show Freshman Michael Lopez and his work (on left, middle shelf). Junior Emma Sherman and her exhibition. Senior Taylor Morrissey demonstrated tremendous ability with a pen and pencil. PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON First grader Logan Kelly showed off what some of the younger artists can produce. Senior Grace Williams’s exhibition proved she is not limited to just one medium. SOMERS HIGH SCHOOL THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023
PAGE 4 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 Seasonal Plants Potted Perennials Annuals & Vegetables 10”, 12” & Larger Hanging Baskets 914-232-3570 194 ROUTE 100 SOMERS, NY Jonathan Green Grass Seed Pottery, Insecticide Fruit Trees & Flowering Trees 1.5 MILES NORTH OF RTE 35 INTERSECTION ON ROUTE 100 MON - SAT 8-5 • SUN 8-4 Specializing in Complete Landscape Design & Installation Happy Mother’s Day Large Selection of Perennials! One of the oldest memorials in America is a statue of an elephant erected atop a granite column in front of the Elephant Hotel in 1825. is elephant was bought to America from Calcutta India aboard the ship America. Records show that she was part of a Boston menagerie in 1804. She was acquired by farmer and drover Hachaliah (Hack) Bailey in August of 1808 to help with work on the farm. Hack soon learned that would not work out. However, local farmers came to see this most unusual huge beast. Hack began charging 25 cents a view and when he ran out of local farmers, he took the elephant he named “Old Bet” touring the northeast. at worked out quite well, until July 26, 1816 when Old Bet was shot and killed by an irate farmer in Alfred, Maine. Old Bet, aka Betsy or Elizabeth, came from a long line of Asian elephants. Her related kin were the African elephants who remained untrained and untamed south of the Sahara. e training of elephants goes back some 4000 years ago starting in the Hindu valley. ey appear as statues and paintings from that time. Elephants were mostly owned by rich kings for war or prestige. A profession composed of Kungkhies (Kunkies) tamed and trained these formerly wild elephants. ey were kept in a Kraal, a cage Old Bet - An Elephant PHOTO COURTESY OF SOMERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY The statue of Old Bet outside The Elephant Hotel. SOMERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEE ELEPHANT PAGE 8
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PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 May 14, 2023 Mother’s Day Celebration Enjoy all you can eat cruise-line brunch/dinner buffet Indulge in an array of hot and cold foods Two hour seating reservation times start 12:30-1 or 3:30-4 $60 per person $40 kids up to 12 yrs old Excludes service & tax Reserve your table with family and friends ASAP • Call 845-628-6600 Valet Parking • 466 Rt 6 Mahopac, NY Breakfast selections, pasta station, assorted hot chaffers, antipasto station and much more— all prepared by the finest European trained chefs. Fruit and dessert stations made right from our in-house Bakery Dr. George Edward Port, Jr Dr. George Edward Port, Jr, longtime resident and former Superintendent of Schools in Somers died on April 27, 2023, in Beverly Hospital, Beverly, Massachusetts at the age of 93. He was the son of the late George and Johanna (Nolan) Port and beloved husband of 68 years to the late Ann Elizabeth (Donnelly) Port. George is survived by one brother, Richard Port and his wife Antonette; one Son, George Edward Port III; and 5 daughters, Ann Elizabeth Allevi and her husband Richard, Mary Johanna (Port) Mabee and her husband Ira; Eileen Marie Port and her husband Paul Stainkamp, Patricia Marie Port-Erhard and her husband omas; and Kathleen Marie Port. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren Valerie Ann Utnick; Richard Paul Allevi, Jr; Emma Marie Port; and Cole Johnathan Erhard; as well as two great-granddaughters, Nina Ann Utnick and Noelle Shoshana Utnick. He was predeceased by a son, Daniel Joseph Port. Dr. Port attended Boston College High School, Boston College and Boston University, where he attained a PhD in education. He was a teacher and principal as well as Superintendent of Schools in Middleton MA. In 1967, he moved his family to Somers where he served as Superintendent for 18 years. After leaving Somers he took the helm at Valhalla until 1989 and subsequently acted as Interim Superintendent in Millbrook then Putnam Valley. He was a Graduate School Professor at Pace University and served as a consultant in many school districts in New York and Connecticut until his eventual retirement in 2004. After his departure from Somers, the property encompassing the Somers Intermediate and Middle Schools was designated e Dr. George E. Port Education Campus in recognition of his many years of service to the district. A funeral mass was held at St Clements Church in Somerville, MA on May 3, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden, MA. In lieu of owers, mourners are encouraged to donate to the Wheelock College of Education of Boston University in Dr. Port’s name at www.bu.edu/ wheelock/about-us/support. OBITUARIES SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 7
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 7 Patsy P. Barbato Patsy P. Barbato, “Pat” 84, of Somers, formerly of the Bronx, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Northern Westchester Hospital. Pat was born March 11, 1939, in the Bronx to the late Silverio and Rafaella Barbato. He was their fourth child and lived on Bronxwood Avenue with his two sisters (Susan and Carmella) and his two brothers (Michael and John). He graduated from Evander Childs High School in 1957. Pat worked for the Gannett Company as a teletype operator until 1983, when he opened his employment agency, WESTEMP, Inc., and served as the company’s president. Pat was the beloved husband of Juliann (nee Porti) and is the loving father of Susan. He was a devoted grandfather to his pride and joy Ella Grace. He is survived by his brother John Barbato of Yonkers, and several nieces and nephews. Friends called at Clark Associates Funeral Home in Katonah, on Sunday, April 30. e Mass of Catholic Burial was celebrated on Monday, May 1, at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, in Somers. Interment follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org/ donate/donate-to-st-jude-today. OBITUARIES FROM PAGE 6 early August at the Somers High main football turf eld. Please visit their website to learn more and register https:/clubs. bluesombrero.com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridiron partnersinc The Fabric of Our Community Monday thru Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through June 30 Hosted by Coldwell Banker Realty, featuring an exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Located at e Bailey House, 338 Route 202 in Somers. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 331 Route 100, Somers SPRING PLANT SALE Mothers’ Day gifts, quality annuals and perennials, beautiful mixed ower baskets and more will be for sale from Saturday, May 6 through Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring cash or your checkbook! Somers Education Foundation www.sefny.org HARLEM WIZARDS BASKETBALL GAME Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. GOLF OUTING Monday, June 12, at 11 a.m. Returning for the 22nd time! To be held at Anglebrook Golf Club Somers Lions Club Carnival May 17 through 21 To be held at Fireman’s Field on Rt. 202. Featuring rides, games, food, and fun! Pay one price ride special every day! Somers Recreation Department 914-232-8441 [email protected] SPRING PROGRAMS Registration now open! Visit www.somersny.com, then click on “Parks & Recreation” and scroll down to “Program SEE TRUNK PAGE 32 TRUNK FROM PAGE 2 Nestled in a lush green hideaway of Yorktown Heights amidst tall evergreens and nature’s beauty, sits The Country House, recently named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report. We invite you in to tour and learn more about how our services can benefit you or your loved one. Call (914) 407-2723. Experience the Best THE Country House in westchester 2000 Baldwin Road · Yorktown Heights · thecountryhouseinwestchester.com LIC # 800-F-007
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Elephants were used in war against the Romans in 264 BC. ere were many other wars that employed elephants in battle. In 73 BC African elephants were battled against Asian elephants. Emperor Claudius used elephants in the Roman invasions of Britain in AD 43. Greece and Rome had arenas with permanent circuses including elephants, the most famous owned by Queen Hat-Shep-Sut of Egypt. After the fall of the Roman empire, Zoological Gardens were developed in Europe. In 797 emperor Charlemagne received an elephant Abdul-Abbas as a gift. In 1255 Louis IX of France gave an elephant to Henry III of England for his menagerie in the Tower of London. Pope Leo X in 1514 received a White elephant on the occasion of his coronation from the king of Portugal. e elephant was at the side of Pope Leo when he died in 1518. Rembrandt sketched Hansken, a female elephant from Ceylon, in the early 17th, century. So elephants were working with humans for over 4,000 years or more. is relationship between humans and the elephant is not the entire story. Even more amazing is the elephant cognition. e elephant is one of the most intelligent animals in the world. An elephant’s brain has more mass than any other land animal with around 257 billion neurons, three times more than a human brain. eir neocortex is highly complex and can be compared to humans, apes, and certain dolphin species. ey also have a very large and highly convoluted hippocampus in their brain which is linked to emotion and memory. e size of the brain relative to body size is callad the encephalization quotient (EQ). Dogs EQ is 1.17, cats 1.00, and mice .50. Asian elephants have an EQ of 2.14. Like humans, elephants have a long juvenile period. Spindle cells which play a central role in developing intelligent behavior appear in the brains of humans, great apes, and elephants. Such an intelligent animal was inclined to develop an elephant society. ey form closely knit families and were highly matriarchal. A family can be devastated by the death of another. Elephants are highly altruistic animals that aid other species, including humans in distress. An Indian elephant helping to put log poles in predug holes refused to lower a log into a hole. e mahout found out that a dog was sleeping in that hole. When the dog was chased out the elephant lowered the log. Behold the elephant! Elephants have a death ritual. ey will visit graves of their own kind, even if completely unrelated. A South African biologist witness the elephants dealing with a dead matriarch. e entire family, including her young calf, touched her body with their trunks, trying to lift her. e entire herd rumbled loudly. Her calf made a loud scream noise. en all became silent. ey threw leaves, dirt, and branches over her and remained at her side for the next two days! Elephants can also mimic sounds they hear. Kosik, an Indian elephant in South Korea can imitate up to ve Korean words, including sit, no, yes, and lie down. Kosik produces these sounds putting his trunk in his mouth and shaking it while breathing out. Elephants use their trunk as arms and tusks as tools. ey dig water holes for drinking water and line the pit with waterproof material. ey have been seen dropping large rocks onto electric fences to break them and cut the electricity. Also using their trunks they can produce abstract art. With guidance they can paint objects holding brushes with their trunk. ey can pick colors from a palette. ey often select the same colors as the clothes worn by their keeper. ey can play musical instruments and can form an “Elephant Orchestra”. An elephant named Shanthi at the Washington DC National Zoo could play the harmonica and various horn instruments. ese wonderful animals also have problem solving ability. An elephant named Ruby would listen to their conversations and hearing the word “paint” became excited. A re truck stopped near Ruby’s enclosure with red, blue, and yellow ashing lights. When Ruby painted later in the day she chose those colors! Elephants also have self-awareness. ey can recognize their images in a mirror. ey brought food over to a large mirror. A blue “X” on the elephant’s forehead was touched by her trunk as she gazed at her image in the mirror. It is no wonder that training in the distant past was done using a mix of Asian methods and circus training. Many famous trainers, such as Hugo Schmitt and many ELEPHANT FROM PAGE 4 SEE ELEPHANT PAGE 9
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 9 Source: OKMLS, 1/1/22-12/31/22, total dollar volume of single family homes and condominiums sold by Agent, Somers school district AGENT IN SOMERS & HERITAGE HILLS DONNA O’CONNELL Associate Real Estate Broker M 914.263.9108 O 914.277.8040 Ext. 334 [email protected] donnaoconnell.houlihanlawrence.com SOMERS BROKERAGE 104 VILLAGE SQUARE, SOMERS, NY 10589 As we head into the spring market, it’s a great time to list your home or condo. I would be happy to provide you with a complimentary market analysis. With over twenty-five years of real estate experience and an unmatched devotion to each client, I make the transaction process easy. Sellers are receiving multiple offers for their properties! Source: OKMLS, 1/1/22-12/31/22, total dollar volume of single family homes and condominiums sold by Agent, Somers school district HERITAGE HILLS DONNA O’CONNELL Associate Real Estate Broker M [email protected] donnaoconnell.houlihanlawrence.com SOMERS BROKERAGE 104 VILLAGE SQUARE, SOMERS, NY 10589 With over twenty-five years of real estate experience and an unmatched devotion to each client, I make the transaction process easy. Sellers are receiving multiple offers for their properties! Thinking about selling your home or condo? I can help! others trained younger keepers. In India there was an elephant caste which was highly organized. Western zoos never were organized. While most professional trainers made the health of their elephants a priority, no-one backed up the professional trainers there being no organization to protect them. Taming and training these intelligent animals was done by free contact. Humans got to know the elephants leaning from them what works and what does not. In India elephant handlers were entitled great honor and prestige. Beginning in the later 1800s Europeans elephants were trained by Asian mahouts together with German horse trainers. Carl Hagenbeck in Hamburg, Germany worked for more humane training methods. In the 1900 import of elephants for circuses and shows in zoos increased. Conditions were often harsh, elephants su ering from bad food, lack of natural stimuli, and cold weather. Training methods themselves were seldom brutal. Interactions between humans and elephants were Free Contact. Tame elephants would walk about freely, carry children, and so on. So too Old Bet, who walked freely up to Somers being a tame elephant. Free contact training was usually successful. e label “Trainer” was seldom used, and elephant keepers enjoyed personal contact and giving their charges treats. Every second children rode an elephant at least once getting a lifelong fascination. e elephant in captivity su ered from arthritis, food related problems, ghts between elephants, falling into moats, and accidents. Many can remember feeding the elephant a peanut which them seemed to relish. However, in the 1970’s starting with dangerous bulls, keepers started working through bars which became increasingly common. Animal welfare groups began to work politically often criticizing zoos and circuses for their treatment of elephants. is evolved into Protective Contact (PC). At the same time keepers and trainers were starting to be looked upon as primitive, brutal men who hurt elephants just for fun. But PC was regarded as a compromise and not favored over Free Contact. By 1990 the critics from animal welfare groups, as well as safety issues in Zoos began to require the PC training. is approach a orded protection to non-experienced trainers and the ability to provide medical care. Eventually zoos adopted PC over Free Contact, even though most or all their elephants only needed Free Contact interaction. Free Contact was working well in 90% of the cases. PC elephants were poorly trained. e circus elephant’s participation in a circus was also questioned as PC advanced. With PC there was no need for a relation between man and animal. No more elephant trainers, no ridings, no shows, no walks in the park, or swimming in the river. Elephants would have no caress, no training, no human leadership, reduced support, no direct foot care, and no love. Only tools and distant operators. Nonetheless, all elephants are noble creatures and Somers can be proud of their association with the elephant and the American circus. Old Bet was indeed a recipient of the genes and abilities of her ancestors. Her statue in front of the Somers Townhouse is a permanent reminder of her kind for all those who pass by! ELEPHANT FROM PAGE 8
Opinion 118 N, BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC 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 The Somers Record or its a iliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY , EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 914-302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 10 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 Happily Ever After When details of Gov. Hochul’s “housing compact” started to leak out of budget negotiations, you could almost smell the smoke from burning tires coming from area politicians as they reversed course. ey were surprised at the backlash from suburban communities in Long Island and Westchester County once the impacts were known. e elements of the plan – to build 800,000 homes across the state – were well known to the many chefs who helped craft it, along with the Governor’s team. But once reactions from local o cials started streaming in, support dwindled quickly. It became lonely at the top for the Governor. e plan, which seeks to impose housing growth mandates on communities of 3% over three years, would override local zoning in many cases while promoting “transitoriented development” on suburban communities with train stations. e plan would also shortcircuit environmental protections in order to ensure projects are built quickly. North Salem Supervisor Warren Lucas, writing on behalf of the Westchester Municipal O cials Association to protest the compact, said among several objections, that the proposed new law would increase housing density four-fold in some communities. Reaching these targets won’t be done with single family homes. It will require apartments. In Bedford, a 15-unit apartment building on a small plot is already at the starting gate. e developer cites the project as being consistent with transit-oriented development. A planning board member warned that if this project isn’t approved, what Albany may mandate in the future could be a lot worse. Not too long ago, Westchester County was embroiled in expensive (is there any other kind) litigation over a ordable housing targets brought by the federal government. ey threatened and in fact wound up withholding Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) until communities in Westchester met a ordable housing targets. CDBG money is the equivalent of giving you back some change from tax money you send to Washington, DC. e county was in a di cult position since they don’t directly build a ordable housing and can only cajole, with funding for local communities and developers, to clear the way for these projects. e unpleasantness ended after some modest gains in the number of a ordable housing units being built. Bedford’s former town supervisor, Chris Burdick, who is now our assemblyman, always waxed poetic about the beautiful semi-rural character of our community. He was right. It’s that look and feel that brings many residents to our community. A ordable housing is a challenge that must be met, but there are other ways to do it, like converting commercial spaces, allowing accessory apartments, thoughtful rezoning, etc. e solutions are not monolithic. What works in one place isn’t necessarily the right solution for another. But state and federal overreach seem to want to turn communities like those found in northern Westchester and Putnam into satellites of New York City. Interestingly, at the same time, new rules Local solutions for housing must prevail DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT SEE SCOTT PAGE 11
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THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 13 OPEN FOR GUIDED TOURS! Wright Over Water, Petra Island WHERE NATURE AND ARCHITECTURE UNITE Be one of the first to experience exclusive tours of Lake Mahopac & Petra Island. Get an inside look of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Chahroudi House and Massaro House! BOOK NOW! Tours begin in June. Includes boat ride Reserve today at WrightOverWater.com I n August of 2022, I decided to start my blog, Mama Explains, and have loved every minute of it. A month later in September, I began sending my blog entries over to e Somers Record and they started publishing them weekly. ey even featured my articles in other local newspapers, too! I was so excited to see my words in print! is whole experience has been so awesome for me. I have always shared my ideas, opinions, thoughts and experiences through my words, and now others got to read them too. I have received such wonderful feedback from family, friends and strangers, whether it was through texts, emails and direct messages. Believe or not, I even received some crazy ones, too! I was even lucky enough to get a short-term freelance writing gig when someone saw one of my articles in the paper. e reader had been looking for someone to write a personal article for them and felt that based on my writing style, I was the person to do it. My hope with getting published in the paper was to gain exposure, and that’s exactly what it did. As months have gone by, I have had new visions. Being that I have been writing for quite some time now, I nally feel that I have just enough to start my book. My dream since I was a little girl was to write a book, but I wasn’t ever sure what direction it would go in, until now. Plus, I was always too busy with teaching and then raising three children. So, I have decided that I am going to spend time working on a book titled, “Mama Explains,” naturally, where I will showcase my personal essays. Essentially, I will take my blog entries and put them into a book with some new stories added in, of course. at being said, I will take some time away from my blog and the newspaper in order to focus on my book. I barely have time as it is juggling three kids, two dogs, a husband, and a busy life, and any free time I found was devoted to Mama update! It’s not a goodbye NICOLE DOOLEY MAMA EXPLAINS SEE DOOLEY PAGE 16
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PAGE 18 – THE SOMERS RECORD OPINION THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 I took a few more aspirin. As we waited for Dad to bring the car around, I started to feel very strange, kind of fuzzy and the house seemed to be moving away from me. “Hey guys, I don’t think I’m going to make it,” as I collapsed to the frozen ground. I came to in the living room as Mom was speaking on the phone to our family doctor. “Carry her to the car on a chair and get to the ER immediately.” As we left the house, my 8-year old sister was crying as she squeezed rosary beads into my hand—she was so frightened and so was I. What happened? Why did I feel so strange, like I wasn’t really there? e doctor met us in the ER and after many questions and an examination, he told my folks that I was in serious condition, bleeding internally and that I needed a blood transfusion immediately. Because my veins had collapsed, the transfusion took much longer than it should have. It was a nightmare. I didn’t need surgery, but the doctors followed a regimen of chalk-like drinks containing gelatin to help heal my insides—the “cocktails” were horrible. One nurse—I called her the drill sergeant—made me drink three glasses I’d neglected, one after the other. I nearly gagged because they had sat on the tray too long and were warm and very thick. I pleaded with her to make these drinks more palatable. e next one she brought was nice and cold and avored with chocolate; it was like a milk shake going down and I couldn’t wait for the next one. After a week of rest and many “milk shakes,” I was nally going home. As the doctor was giving us post-care orders, I piped in: “I can’t wait to have a pizza.” e doctor abruptly turned to me: “Young lady, you can just forget about pizza for a long time. I don’t think you realize what your parents went through. ey never slept the night you came in; they were waiting for a call from me telling them that you didn’t make it, that’s how critical you were. You will eat the foods I’ve recommended (ugh, liver). Period. See me in two weeks.” I was stunned and silent. I had been that ill? Almost didn’t make it? What a wake-up call! I quietly went home and followed the doctor’s orders. Mom did her magic with liver so that it didn’t taste “livery”—she could make an old shoe taste good. I ate lots of spinach and plain noodles, broiled hamburgers- -de nitely nothing spicy. It wasn’t until months later that I savored a slice of pizza. SCHEFFER FROM PAGE 17 MELEN FROM PAGE 14 interest. ere was a cat burglary in 1998 and this looks like it might be the stu that was taken.” “A cat burglary? I think you must be mistaken, ours is STILL THERE. I can go back and get it. But gosh, an interview? I guess I’m more interesting than even I thought!” But that’s my life for you: my printer, which still works ne if you have a computer from the turn of the millennium and has never thrown up in any room, has to go. And the cat, which by the way has never worked, is still there. Join Rick and No Options at Mohansic Grill in Yorktown Heights, Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m.! Say hello at: rlife8@ hotmail.com. Fifty years after graduating from business school, I still remember principle No. 1 in my initial marketing course – smart marketing always starts with knowing your customer. Marketing is all about meeting customer needs and wants, so you’d better know your customer well. e recent kerfu e over Bud Light’s Bud Light marketers need to go back to school An a-political, strictly analytic critique of Anheuser-Busch WITH KEN FREEMAN SEE FREEMAN PAGE 28 Law Offices of Joseph J. Tock 963 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 TOCKLAW.COM • 800-869-8080 CRIMINAL DEFENSE/DWI • PERSONAL INJURY REAL ESTATE • BUSINESS LAW • WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, PROBATE ‘ I have used the Law Offices of Joseph J. Tock for real estate and estate planning. Joe and his staff were professional, courteous, efficient, and they always returned my calls promptly when needed. I would never consider going to another law office for my legal needs. ~B.W.
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Enjoy an open concept living space, including a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, island, appliances and granite counters. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the home including two bedrooms on the main floor. Spectacular views out every window. Private main suite on the second floor with a Juliet balcony overlooking a serene babbling brook. New automatic entry gate, fencing, 36’x48’ 1 1/2 story barn and run in barn. Everything completed with new landscaping and new seed for all the paddocks. The home features Geothermal for maximum efficiency with an automatic generator for the home. Everything thought of to move you and your fourlegged friends in. Close to world renown horse farms for competing and training. Come check out this one-of-a-kind property. Marcie Nolletti Licensed Real Estate Salesperson NY & CT Buying and Selling— I can make it happen! 338 Route 202 | Somers, NY 10589 Cell: (914) 424-5545 [email protected] | marcienolletti.com PERFECTLY DESIGNED SANCTUARY Welcome to this private park like sanctuary set on over 10 acres of fully fenced property with direct access to the NS bridle trails. Winner of the Pinnacle award for best restoration/renovation the home is masterfully designed. Enjoy an open concept living space, including a chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, island, appliances and granite counters. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the home including two bedrooms on the main floor. Spectacular views out every window. Private main suite on the second floor with a Juliet balcony overlooking a serene babbling brook. New automatic entry gate, fencing, 36'x48' 1 1/2 story barn and run in barn. Everything completed with new landscaping and new seed for all the paddocks. 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PAGE 20 THE SOMERS RECORD – BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Friday April 22, Somers High School hosted their second annual Battle of the Bands. In front of a crowd of students, parents and teachers, Chopped Liver won the two band competition. But the accolade wasn’t as important as the kinetics to lead singer and guitarist Gordon Mescain-Archer. “It’s just so energetic,” the rock ’n roller asserted. at said, his band performed “Shine” by Collective Soul, “Hard to Handle” by the Black Crows and “I Bet you Look Good on the Dance oor” by Arctic Monkey, and in no way was the presentation a chop job for the four members. “It’s a great way to show o our talent,” said Mescain-Archer. Jake Mohan de nitely did so behind the drums and took pride in going out in style. “It’s my last time, I’m a senior,” said Mohan. Mikey Abrams, on the other hand, is just a rookie and he rejoiced at the change in vantage point. “I was there last year, and it was a lot of fun to be in the audience. But it was even more fun to be on stage,” said the sophomore guitarist. Sean Kim, though, wasn’t new to the billing, and the win was by design. “We put a lot of work into this,” said Kim. “I’ve been practicing, and it’s nice to see the hard work pay o .” As for his role on bass, his twang is meant to apply the glue. “I like being part of the rhythm, which helps keep the band intact,” said the senior, who will be studying music next year at RPI. His counterpart in second place won’t be pursuing music at the next level and took advantage of the fact that her band’s songs weren’t bass heavy. “Since I wasn’t doing anything intense anyway, why not go all out with my out t,” said Jett Sofko. A bit of purple hair, some sly sunglasses, a sleeveless t-shirt and a few well-placed chains, the instrumentalist carried enough cool for everyone. Of course, her swag didn’t overshadow the playing of ank you for the Venom, My Chemical Romance and My Own Worst Enemy and she wasn’t really trying to. “I just wanted to have fun,” said Sofko. Sara Vala agreed, and wasn’t sweating second place either. Instead, the vibe she gets from her mates is the most important thing. “I’ve always wanted to play in a band with people who like the same music I do,” she said. “I found them, and it’s pretty awesome.” Her green socks stacked up too, and she spared no expense to locate a proper pair. “I found them at a gas station,” she joked. A bigger crowd would have been preferable, but it wasn’t hard to make due. “ e people who do come here, they bring energy, and that’s what we’re looking for,” said Vala. Any shortfall was then made up by Coleen Soriano. e MC got down in the pit and up on the stage, where she was in charge of revving the RPMs. “I hyped up the crowd, and made sure the fans and bands were feeling it,” said the senior. No need for Jay Seaboldt, he’s amenable wherever there’s a stage. “I just like performing,” said the Socks drummer. Jayden Rodriguez was in the same boat. “I just like music,” said the lead singer. “I get to play all the songs I love and make my own stu .” e Caveman got the chance to do both as the opening act. But winning was o the table after being crowned last year, and guitarist Matt Renne wasn’t bothered in the least. “I don’t make the rules, I just play by them,” said the senior. And he de nitely delivered. “I set up and put on a show,” said Renne, and for everyone who stood down at home, he obviously wasn’t the only one. Rock on! Jett Sofko Sara Vala Battle of the Bands puts on a show PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 PAGE 21 Jay Seaboldt Jayden Rodriguez Chopped Liver Coleen Soriano
PAGE 22 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 Alexandra Hein What is something that most people don’t know about you? Most people don’t know I moved here my junior year of high school. Favorite book? “ e Legacy” by Elle Kennedy What do you hope to be doing in ve years? What are some of your main life goals? I hope in ve years I will be in a hospital as a nurse helping many people. My main life goals are to become a plastic surgeon and have a family. What is Somers’ best attraction? Friday night football games. Were your years at Somers High School what you expected them to be? How would you describe your high school experience in one word? My years in Somers High School was not what I expected it to be because I was new and I didn’t think I would make as many friends and connections as I did. One word to describe my high school experience is “unexpected.” Somers High School Featured Seniors As the Class of 2023 counts down to graduation, The Somers Record is proud to highlight a diff erent group of seniors each week! Caroline Morett What three words would your friends use to describe you and your personality? Talkative, tired, and stubborn What interests you most? What activities do you participate in, both in and outside of school? I enjoy helping people. In school I am the co-president of the architecture club, I play multiple sports, and I am a LEO. Favorite vacation spot? Turks and Caicos What three things would you take to a deserted island? My Dad, a screwdriver set, and a solar powered portable phone charger. Were your years at Somers High School what you expected them to be? How would you describe your high school experience in one word? Yes, it was what I expected except for dealing with Covid. I would describe my experience with the word “fun.” Aleksiana Rukaj What is something that motivates you? As a rst generation Albanian-American, I am motivated to use the opportunities my family worked so hard for me to have. I am extremely proud to represent my community and use that as motivation to be the best I possibly can! Favorite TV show? Rick and Morty Favorite comfort food? My comfort food is anything my mom cooks. What would you miss most about Somers if you were to ever leave? I would miss the sense of community I feel living in Somers. Somers feels like a family, which would be di cult to say goodbye to. Were your years at SHS what you expected them to be? How would you describe your high school experience in one word? My years at Somers High School exceeded every expectation I had. Even with disruptions from Covid, I’ve met so many amazing people and enjoyed every school event. I would describe my high school experience as “memorable.” Gabriella Pefanis What interests you most? What activities do you participate in, both in and outside of school? Outside of school I love to hang out with my friends and go shopping. Inside of school I am the president of the Current Events Club and a volunteer for Special Olympics. Favorite TV show? I grew up watching Shameless, which probably wasn’t good. What is Somers’ best attraction? De nitely King Kone. e mosquitos would agree. Are you a co ee or tea person? I wouldn’t have survived high school without co ee. Were your years at SHS what you expected them to be? How would you describe your high school experience in one word? My years at Somers High School were pretty much how I expected it to be. Besides the lockdown, everything else ended up the way I thought it would. I would describe my high school experience as “fast,” as it feels like I was starting my rst day of freshman year yesterday. Hannah Maguire What three words would your friends use to describe you and your personality? Kind, creative, witty What do you hope to be doing in ve years? What are some of your main life goals? I hope to travel and be working in a profession where I’m successful and making a di erence. What is something that most people don’t know about you? I often like listening to music from the 1950s. What is your idea of the perfect day? Sleeping in and spending the whole day at the beach on a warm, sunny day! How would you describe your high school experience in one word? Transformative
Sports THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 23 66 Miller Road, Mahopac 845-628-2050 www.mavistireofmahopac.com With This Coupon • Expires 7/31/23 $10.00 OFF Synthetic Oil change (MOST CARS) 25% OFF 25 % OFF STRUTS & SHOCKS With This Coupon • Expires 7/31/23 CARING FOR YOUR CAR & OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 35 YEARS! The Friendly Mavis Team BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Somers Flag Football played their third and nal game last week on Friday, Apr. 28, against the visiting Brewster Bears. e Tuskers, in the second year of their program, lost much of their roster from last spring due to graduation and now sport a younger squad with serious potential. “For a lot of these girls, they have not played a varsity sport,” said Coach Katie DiChiaro. “We are teaching them the game of football. ey are younger, they might be smaller in stature, but they have ght in them... ey Tuskers fight vs. Bears Persico lastsecond TD PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON The Tuskers celebrate a last-second TD from Cara Persico. Chloe Gabriel evades defenders. Gabriel eyes the sack. Freshman Cara Persico took it down the sideline on the Tuskers’ fi nal drive. FLAG FOOTBALL SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 27
PAGE 24 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 GIRLS LACROSSE Somers 10, Bronxville 9 Thursday, Apr. 27 Molly Fink (G, 3A, 3DC) capped off an all-time classic against powerhouse Bronxville with a game-winning goal on Tusker Turf. Sydney Ingraham (4G, 7DC, 2CTO), Teagan Ryan (2G, 3A), Maddie Lyle (2CTO, 2GB), Lauren McCartin (G, A, 2DC), and Campbell Sternberg (16 saves) all showed up big-time, along with the rest of the team. Coach Debbie Daly was elated with the effort. “Great game! So exciting! Bronxville is so well-coached and skilled, and the score went back and forth. Somers’ defense was stellar. The saying, ‘defense wins games,’ is so true. We played past our mistakes and supported each other. I am so proud of Somers Lacrosse for never giving up. This game displayed great sportsmanship between two talented teams, and great officiating. One of my favorite games to coach and witness. Molly Fink, who scored the winning goal, is a player to watch and learn from. She will never be out hustled. Very proud of Somers tonight, and great respect for Bronxville!” Somers 17, Mahopac 7 (Senior Night) Monday, May 1 Ryan (4G, 1A, 1GB), McCartin (2G, 2GB, 3DC), Lyle (1G, 2GB), and Victoria Olsen (1G) all played great games after being honored on their Senior Night in a satisfying win over Mahopac. Fink (3G, 3A, 2GB, 2DC) and Sternberg (17 saves) also helped out. “Somers had a very special night honoring our four outstanding seniors,” said Daly. “Their teammates made their entire day special with gifts and notes to celebrate them. They finished with a win against a well-coached Mahopac team. Although they usually play defense, Maddie and Victoria each had an opportunity to score. Thanks to their parents, teammates and administrators for taking the time to support their lacrosse adventure at Somers High School. The best is yet to come!” BOYS LACROSSE Ridgefield 9, Somers 4 Wednesday, Apr. 26 Landon Pepe (16 saves), Luke Kennedy (2G), Miguel Iglesias (1G), Mac Sullivan (1G), Ryan Brush (1A), and Nick Newman (1A) paced the Tuskers in their loss to a talented Ridgefield team on their turf. Yorktown 7, Somers 1 Saturday, Apr. 29 The Tuskers could not find the net three days later at rival Yorktown, resulting in a tough loss in the rain. SOFTBALL Somers 12, Yorktown 8 Wednesday, Apr. 26 Only one game for Somers last week, the Tuskers made it count by slugging their way to a highscoring win over rival Yorktown at home. Katie Cole (2 singles), Katherine Papa (single), Krista Gallagher (3RBI), Julia Rossi (RBI), Emily Boyle (RBI, 4Ks), Kaleigh Conti (3RBI), Mia Barlanti (2 RBI), and Victoria Morel (RBI) all brought it in one of their biggest wins this season. BASEBALL Panas 11, Somers 1 Wednesday, Apr. 26 The Tuskers could not get it going on either side of the ball against a tough visiting Panas team last week. TRACK & FIELD 2023 Penn Relays Thursday-Saturday, Apr. 27-29 The boys and girls relay teams traveled to Philadelphia’s UPenn to compete in the prestigious Penn Relays, a multiple-day event that took place last week. Headlining the Tuskers was the girls’ 4x100M squad of Isabella Milojevic, Haylie Donovan, Keira Cleary, and Lindsay Gill, winning their heat thanks to a school-record 50.87. Chelsea Lewitt subbing in for Gill, the 4x400M team then got on the podium with a thirdplace, 4:06.89 performance. For the boys, Matt Hirish, Luke Armstrong, Jaden Abreu, and Andrew Fasone clocked in a 45.98 in the 4x100M for sixth place in their heat. Fasone was then joined by Arjun Ojha, Sam Parsons, and Aiden Meza to place in the top 10 with a 3:34.98 for the 4x400M. Gold Rush Invitational Saturday, Apr. 29 The Tuskers who stayed local visited Clarkstown South HS last Saturday for the annual Gold Rush Invitational. On the girls’ side, Jessica Masterson (7:47.66) placed second in the 2K steeplechase, followed by Julia Duzynski in fourth (8:16.96). Duzyski also grabbed second in the pole vault (6-0). The boys matched the results, led by the 4x100M team who sprinted to first with a 47.55. Aiden Meza (4:36.32) made his way back home with a fourth-place finish in the 1600M, and Christian Wissa (11:18.08) also got fourth for the 3K steeple. In the triple jump, Sam Parsons (39-1.25) hopped his way to second, and Luke Armstrong (5-2) Glax takes down Bronxville Track sets records at Penn Relays Teagan Ryan PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Tommy Tan VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 25
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 25 SOMERS AYSO SOCCER CAMP August 21st to August 25th at Van Tassel MORNING AND FULL DAY CAMPS ARE BACK! The session is delivered by UK INTERNATIONAL SOCCER COACHES! A full day ranges from 9am-3pm, ages 6-14 years old, $195. A morning session ranges from 9am-12pm, ages 4-14 years old, $145. UK International Soccer camps are run by professional coaches from the United Kingdom and Europe. The sessions available are for players of all ages and skill levels! Players will be inspired and motivated through a creative learning environment and better understand the skills needed to take their game to the next level. Each player will receive a T-shirt and an individual evaluation. SCAN FOR MORE INFO matched that for third in the high jump. TENNIS Byram Hills 7, Somers 0 Wednesday, Apr. 26 e Tuskers could not nd their swing at Byram Hills last Wednesday in a clean sweep from the Bobcats. Somers 6, Lakeland 1 Friday, Apr. 28 Back at Reis Park, the fortunes changed for Somers in a dominating win. Harrison Mellor (6/1, 10/8), Luke Cukaj (6/1, 6/2), and Landon Bleasdale (6/1, 6/1) battled to wins in singles. en Alex Wissa & Max Yates (6/3, 4/6, 10/4), John Raducanu & Seth Cheung (6/1, 6/2), and John Leary & Noah Cohen (6/4, 6/4) fought o the Hornets to sweep the doubles matches. Somers 6, Hen Hud 1 Monday, May 1 Back on the road, this time the Tuskers got the best of their home opponent in Hendrick Hudson. Yates returned to his top spot in singles to pick up a win (6/0, 6/0), along with Cukaj (6/1, 6/1), Bleasdale (6/0, 6/2) and Ezra Weinstein (8/0). Wissa & Mellor (6/4, 6/4) and Daniel Ostapovich & Noah Hechler (8/2) added insurance points in doubles. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 24 Maddie Lyle PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Rhys and Evan Carway (right) on the mound.
PAGE 26 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Nate Traver was a captain on the Somers-North Salem wrestling team and is one of four seniors who make up the core of Somers Varsity Lacrosse. e senior immediately connected to the sport of wrestling and its philosophy of supporting the development of the whole, individual and team, and the dedicated work ethic instilled by fellow wrestlers and coaches. When designated as a senior captain, Nate was both honored and humbled knowing the responsibilities of the position, further fueling his respect for the sport, the athletes and the coaches. Traver, who began as a starting Defenseman as a sophomore for the varsity lacrosse team, has dedicated his e orts to building both self and team skills, understanding the importance of both - he learned a lot from upperclassmen and believes in the importance of respect and giving back. As a senior this year, he thrives on being a strong leader for the defensive squad and is focused on getting to the championships. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU FIRST STARTED LACROSSE/WRESTLING? I was in second grade when I started playing lacrosse. My mom was a big fan of the sport and asked if I wanted to give it a try. Being a life-long athlete and coach, my dad always supported involvement in any type of sports, knowing the health bene ts and life lessons that come with it. I was a freshman when I began wrestling; I was interested in learning about the sport and found I really connected to the approach and principles of hard work, mental and physical toughness, and dedication to team. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE LACROSSE/ WRESTLING TEAMS? My favorite part about being on the wrestling and lacrosse teams has been the team culture and connections, the support and drive to be the best athlete and person I can be, and then putting all of that e ort together collectively as a team to strive for the win. ere is not anything else like it. WHAT DID IT MEAN TO BE A PART OF THESE PROGRAMS AND WHAT WILL YOU MISS ABOUT THEM? Being connected and involved helps build strength, integrity and con dence, both individually and collectively as a team. I will miss the daily personal contact and connections with teammates. WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST MOMENT SO FAR OF YOUR LACROSSE/WRESTLING CAREER? Wrestling: Being named team captain, our team winning e Bernie Miller Tournament, and being named Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. Lacrosse: Making the varsity team as a sophomore and striving to get our team to the championships. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITIES WITH TEAMMATES? e bus rides to/from games and matches have always been a great way to connect. And of course, being able to eat anything you want after a wrestling match, you cannot beat that. For lacrosse, we have a tradition where the seniors host weekly post-practice dinners; it’s a great way to connect and refuel after a three-hour practice. AS A SENIOR, WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THIS SEASON? Wrestling: I achieved my goals in wrestling by being recognized as a senior captain and contributing to the team goals with tournament wins and awards. Lacrosse: To win the lax championships and enjoy each day of my senior season. WHO HAVE BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODELS GROWING UP? Both my mom and dad demonstrate incredible work ethic and dedication to everything they do. ey have passed that same life approach on to me and I am grateful for that. My grandmother is also the strongest and feistiest person I know. She is in her 80s and unafraid to try anything, so when she sends us pictures of her sky diving, I am not even surprised. WHAT IS SOMETHING OTHERS DO NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have studied paleontology and traveled the east coast excavating sites for fossils. I also love a good debate. DO YOU PLAN ON PLAYING LACROSSE OR WRESTLING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Yes, I am committed to play lacrosse for Susquehanna University. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO STUDY IN COLLEGE? Business Economics, in combination with marketing and history/ political science. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I think the power of invisibility might be something cool to have. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LACROSSE/WRESTLING MOVE? My favorite wrestling move is the Fireman’s Carry, and my favorite lacrosse move is the Kayak Check. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? Rocky. WHAT IS YOUR DREAM VACATION? Lake Ontario. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE THINKING ABOUT TRYING OUT FOR SOMERS WRESTLING AND/OR LACROSSE, WHY SHOULD THEY GIVE THE PROGRAMS A CHANCE? Go for it. You will grow and learn from every experience, win or lose. Each experience helps to build your con dence and helps you to become a better, stronger, and more skilled individual. It helps you recognize your strengths and areas you still need to improve, as well as recognizing those same things in others. It helps you to be a better communicator and collaborator, and that’s what’s needed in anything you do. So just go for it. Nate Respect, integrity, and work ethic built into senior captain Nate Traver was a captain on Somers-North Salem Wrestling. PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Nate Traver will play college lacrosse at Susquehanna University. ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Traver
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 27 have another four years with us, so we are excited to keep them, because there is a lot of talent there.” Brewster, a team that kept much of their talent from last spring, demonstrated that experience and continuity for the rst three quarters in their 26-6 win. Two touchdowns made it 12-0 in the rst half, but the Tuskers maintained their ght. “We want to focus on the positive things that we do,” DiChiaro emphasized. “We have some really great receivers, we have an excellent quarterback (Ella Ponterio) with a great arm. So no matter what the score is at the end of the game, the girls are still just trying to have fun and focus on the positives to take away from.” A nice run from Ponterio (8- 15, 24 YDs, TD) to start the second half unfortunately did not get Somers anywhere, and Brewster scored again on their next possession to make it 18-0. en tacking on another TD with a run up the middle, Somers had a little over 10 minutes left to get on the scoreboard. Two null possessions for each team got Somers the ball back, and Ponterio got the party started with a long throw down the middle, miraculously caught by Chloe Gabriel (22 YDs, 6 TK) in heavy tra c. en freshman Cara Persico (22 YDs, TD) stole the show thanks to a 10-yard run down the sideline that got the Tuskers a few yards within the goal line. A set play out of a timeout with less than 30 seconds to go on third down, Ponterio had her pass de ected, to the cheers of the Brewster sideline. No matter, the QB stayed poised for one last throw on the fourth and nal try, dotting a spiral through traf- c to nd a diving Persico as the buzzer went o . “ ey trust each other, they have a rapport with each other. eir quarterback can throw it long, and they are going to be there to catch it. It’s really great to see for them, especially since they have not been playing together for too long,” said DiChiaro. Beatriz Rios had a seasonhigh 10 tackles on the evening, and Julia Schmidberger had an interception. On Monday, Apr. 24, the Tuskers visited Peekskill to partake in a hard-fought battle that ended in a 0-0 draw with the Red Devils. Ponterio (11-20, 133 YDs), Gabriel (101 YDs, 2 TK), Persico (41 YDs, 6 TK), Schmidberger (37 YDs, INT), and Abigail Abatecola (4 TK) all produced. en back at home on Tuesday, Apr. 25, another complete e ort unfortunately resulted in a 27-21 defeat to Eastchester. Ponterio (175 YDs, TD), Gabriele (136 YDs, 2 TD, 4 TK), and Persico (107 YDs, 2 TK) stayed consistent. FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 23 PHOTO: WHIT ANDERSON QB Ella Ponterio takes it herself for the run. SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO! 845-600-8004 | www.bellmech.com Spring withBELL! into Savings WHAT IS A HEAT PUMP? Heat pumps will help you find the perfect balance of comfort and savings all year round, while reducing your carbon footprint. These all-in-one heating and air conditioning systems optimize the temperature throughout your home to use less energy, and can save you up to 30% on your cooling and heating costs. $ 1,000 IN REBATES Heat Pump Hot Water Heater Call Us TODAY! 845-600-8004 UP TO $ 174 PLUS TAX Call Us TODAY! 845-600-8004 AC Preventative Maintenance Visit Starting at Only EXP 5/31/23 Coupon must present at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer. $ 115 INSTANT REBATE Duct Cleaning
PAGE 28 – THE SOMERS RECORD LEISURE THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 FREEMAN FROM PAGE 18 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. Dull and flat 6. Baking measurement (abbr.) 9. Education-based groups 13. Not behind 14. Runners run them 15. Japanese ankle sock 16. Grave 17. Japanese industrial city 18. People of southern Ghana 19. Particular designs 21. Device fitted to something 22. Infections 23. PiratesÕ preferred alcohol 24. Expression of sympathy 25. Rock guitarist’s tool 28. Neither 29. Ancient city of Egypt 31. You __ what you sow 33. Ruined 36. Narrations 38. Body art (slang) 39. Fencing sword 41. Apartment buildings 44. Type of missile 45. Fathers 46. Extremely high frequency 48. Type of school 49. Incorrect letters 51. Two-year-old sheep 52. Nasty manner 54. One who accepts a bet 56. Indian prince 60. Asian country 61. Rhythmic patterns in Indian music 62. ÒUncle BuckÓ actress Hoffmann 63. Detailed criteria 64. Son of Shem 65. Talked wildly 66. Discount 67. Not good 68. Growing out CLUES DOWN 1. Actor Damon 2. A call used to greet someone 3. Part-time employee 4. Emaciation 5. ÒWestworldÓ actor Harris 6. Gains possession of 7. Relaxing spaces 8. 23rd star in a constellation 9. Northern grouse 10. Monetary unit of Bangladesh 11. Manila hemp 12. Unites muscle to bone 14. Makes deep cuts in 17. 18-year period between eclipses 20. Member of a people inhabiting southern Benin 21. Synthetic rubbers 23. Unwelcome rodent 25. Expression of creative skill 26. Some is red 27. Seems less in impressive 29. Harry KaneÕs team 30. Gland secretion 32. Action of feeling sorrow 34. Disallow 35. Deceptive movement 37. More dried-up 40. Crimson 42. Actress Ryan 43. Adherents of a main branch of Islam 47. Accomplished American president 49. Side of a landform facing an advancing glacier 50. Sheep breed 52. Appetizer 53. Broadway actress Daisy 55. Influential film critic 56. NY Giants ownership family 57. Type of script 58. Assist 59. London park 61. Bar bill 65. In reply indicator ill-fated marketing partnership with transgender activist and social media in uencer Dylan Mulvaney demonstrates how important that principle is. e reworks started with Bud Light’s sponsorship in early April of a post on Mulvaney’s Instagram account promoting the brand’s March Madness contest. A series of images followed on social media, including Mulvaney sipping Bud Light while luxuriating in a bubble bath while in a classical Audrey Hepburn pose. ese e orts triggered angry protests by Bud loyalists, calls for Bud Light boycotts, an immediate reported 30% drop in Bud Light sales, and a $4.4 billion fall in Anheuser-Busch corporate valuation. While no marketer wins all of the time, smart marketing isn’t rocket science. e Bud Light marketing team deserves a failing grade on its Dylan Mulvaney initiative. In the beer category, consumer needs and wants go beyond just taste and price, including even more importantly, brand image. Bud loyalists identify with the brand and many “wear it” like a badge. Personally, I nd all the drama a sad manifestation of today’s American polarized tribalism. If I’m looking for a light beer, none of this would stop me from having a Bud Light. For me, it’s just a refreshing beverage, not a social or political statement. But I’m also not a Bud loyalist who identi es with the brand. e reality is that brand image is a big deal to many beer drinkers, who identify with the people and values traditionally portrayed in Budweiser advertising. e management at corporate parent Anheuser-Busch knew that. e company has invested huge sums over many years creating Bud’s traditional all-American image. I suspect that most of us, if shown Clydesdale horses parading past iconic American sites or down stereotypical Main Street scenes, would immediately recognize the imagery as Budweiser’s. Most . . . though not all Bud Light drinkers, simply aren’t into transgender activism. Notwithstanding Anheuser-Busch management’s insistence that it never intended to divide people, they should have realized that in 2023 their Mulvaney initiative might do just that. eir atfooted attempt to appeal to everyone, even those far less likely to grab a Bud, pushed a number of Bud brand loyalists to divorce their favorite beer brand. 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THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 LEISURE THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 29 Roasted Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich 6 servings 1 medium eggplant 1 large zucchini 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, pressed Salt and coarsely ground black pepper (optional) 2 balls fresh mozzarella cheese (8 ounces), sliced 1 medium tomato, sliced 1 7-1/2-inch loaf focaccia bread (about 12 ounces) 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Cut eggplant and zucchini crosswise into 1/4-inchthick slices. Combine eggplant, zucchini and oil in a mixing bowl. Press garlic into mixing bowl using a garlic press; toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired. 2. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on a stoneware bar pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and deep golden brown. Remove from oven to a cooling rack; cool slightly. 3. Meanwhile, cut mozzarella and tomato into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut bread in half horizontally. Spread mayonnaise on cut surfaces. 4. To assemble sandwich, arrange basil leaves, vegetables, tomato slices, and mozzarella slices over bottom half of bread. Top with top half of bread. Cut into slices and serve. Opportunities for enjoying sunshine and fresh air abound in spring and summer. Who wants to be stuck indoors when the weather is pleasant? People engage in all sorts of activities while enjoying Mother Nature, including dining outside. When it comes to picnics or meals enjoyed at the beach or on park benches, portability reigns supreme. This makes sandwiches the ultimate go-to. Sandwich ingredients do not need to be limited to cold cuts or tuna salad. This recipe for a “Roasted Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich” from “The Pampered Chef Stoneware Inspirations” (The Pampered Chef, Ltd.) by The Pampered Chef Test Kitchens puts vegetables front and center. Sandwich ideal for picnic dinners
PAGE 30 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 approving the district’s $106,228,824 budget for 2023- 24, as well as a proposition that would permit the district to use $7 million from its Capital Reserve Fund for athletic facility upgrades and school repairs. e Somers Record o ered the four Board of Education candidates the opportunity to outline their quali cations, their roles in the community, and weigh in on what they see as the most important issues facing Somers schools. Dominick DeMartino Please list your career and educational accomplishments. • Bentley University - Degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Business. • Partner in an executive recruiting rm that specializes in the telecom and technology industries. Work with multiple international organizations and C-Level executives. • NAVY and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (Dam Neck VA) - Intelligence Specialist A School Graduate, Operations Intel C School Graduate – Class Leader What other leadership positions have you held locally? • US Navy - Achieved rank of Petty O cer First Class. • ONI Division LPO (Lead Petty O cer) Managed a team of ve Intelligence Specialists. Oversaw the production of intelligence reports on various global issues and also coordinated and maintained annual training requirements for my division. Training Instructor responsible for creating, running and maintaining training standards and requirements for over 100 Sailors. • Ice Hockey Referee (13 years) - O ciated youth, high school and elite level travel teams throughout southern CT and Westchester. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most quali ed to address these issues? e biggest issues I see right now are the declining school rankings, reading scores not up to par, and a budget that continues to increase. Money is being spent on programs that have no de ned set of goals, and in turn don’t produce results. Plus, many parents have addressed communication and accountability issues with the administration. I feel we have an opportunity to change up the composition of the BOE this year. e board should be a cross section of the community. We currently have a lot of people with great but similar backgrounds. What I bring is a di erent perspective and a fresh way to approach issues. We need to move away from the mentality that only speci c pro les “qualify.” Every member of this community has di erent life experiences and should have a say in their children’s education. Hopefully this year will in uence other people with non-traditional backgrounds to run in future elections. Thomasine Mastrantoni Please list your career and educational accomplishments. I earned a degree in community health and infectious disease from Slippery Rock University. I then worked for the Westchester County Department of Health for 10 years before earning a master’s degree in library and information science at Long Island University. I’ve worked as a K-12 certi ed teacher and library media specialist for the Harrison Central School District since 2007. What other leadership positions have you held locally? I am the former treasurer and trustee for the Somers Education Foundation. I currently serve as the treasurer for the Somers Class of 2024 and am a member of the SHS PTSA, SMS PTA, Boosters Club, and STARS. I am also on the board of the Lake Lincolndale Property Owners Association. I sit on the SWBOCES School Library Council and served as chair for two years. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most quali ed to address these issues? Re ect - Analyze - Improve. One of the most important responsibilities of the BOE is to evaluate the Superintendent. I am extremely familiar with this process as a teacher. To identify goals, connect data to e - cacy for student achievement, identify areas of improvement and actively make changes is common practice for me. I am a rm believer that re ection and accountability only make us better. Somers schools provide amazing opportunities for students and there is always room for improvement. 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PAGE 34 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 with Student Needs. In my conversations with my fellow community members, areas of concern include implementation and earnestness of the writing program, special education support, technology integration and budget. I hold experience and knowledge in current curriculum trends, special education best practices and New York State mandates (both instructionally as well as fiscally). My role is unique in that I teach every single student in the school for multiple years. I know the inner workings of a high performing school district, how to identify and advocate for resources, how to interact and teach students of all learning and developmental abilities, and how to differentiate for special education students. In order to make the best financial decisions, we need to collaboratively unpack the “why” behind our educational and fiscal decisions. I believe taking time to look at each program and determine if it’s used in earnest, does it have the desired effect on learning, or is it cost prohibitive is a needed area of improvement for SCSD. I hold the expertise to analyze the impact of such programs and can work with other board members to balance cost value. Civic and Community Connections. Our family holds the best of both worlds - growing up Somers Strong, while also providing varying life perspectives that can benefit Somers schools. As a family who runs a small business, we are very aware of the trying economy. My children are 3rd generation Somers Tuskers. As a community and school volunteer I recognize the value each stakeholder has in student success. I have established relationships with administration in each of the four schools. I’ve had to have some tough conversations with each one of them and I have the communication skills to keep it respectful and productive even through criticism or questioning. Daryl Mundis Please list your career and educational accomplishments. • Registrar of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (UN Assistant Secretary-General), 2013-2021. In this role, I produced annual budgets exceeding $65 million and oversaw more than 450 staff. • War crimes prosecutor, 1998- 2013. • Active duty in the US Navy JAG Corps, serving as a prosecutor, defense lawyer and legal adviser. • BA/Manhattanville College, JD/Columbia Law School, Masters in International Affairs from SIPA at Columbia University, and advanced law degrees (LLM and PhD) from the London School of Economics. What other leadership positions have you held locally? I have been active with various PTAs in our schools, especially the SHS PTSA Scholarship Fund, I have acted as a substitute teacher, and I have been active with AYSO, assisting the coaches on an ad hoc basis. What are the most important issues facing the district and the Board of Education, and why are you the most qualified to address these issues? The school budget. In these difficult times, it’s especially crucial to balance the budget and ensure that money is spent on programs that our children need to thrive and succeed. As a former chief administrator of an international organization with similar number of staff as the SCSD, I successfully handled similarly sized budgets with constantly shrinking funds. This experience, together with my legal background, makes me supremely qualified for the Board. Divisiveness in the community and the erosion of civil dialogue. This threatens the quality of the education our children receive. As former team leader and chief administrator, I listen to everyone’s perspective, I don’t judge, and I build consensus, traits essential to move forward together in Somers. Safety and security of our children. We must ensure that all children are safe, whether in the school building, on the playground, or on the buses. In my former leadership roles, I dealt with abuse, bullying and crimes, and I never hesitated to sanction or terminate those who committed violations, based on the facts and due process. Underperformance in certain areas and class levels. These issues need to be analyzed to address the root problem. We must continue to ensure that our teachers are fully trained and have the support necessary to do their jobs. Performance matters and all school district staff must meet certain benchmarks. As a former attorney, policy maker and administrator, I analyze facts, gather the right expertise, and make fully informed decisions. I believe in accountability and persons who do not meet our standards should not be working in our schools, always subject to due process and fairness. Of all the candidates, I am the best placed to ensure that. Patrick Varbero Please list your career and educational accomplishments. I graduated from the State University of New York at Oneonta with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. As a member of the Harrison, NY, police department, I became a part of the K-9 unit after only three years of service and a Sergeant in the same department after five and a half years. I am also certified in incident command systems through the Department of Homeland Security, and one of the first officers to be trained in “implicit bias/ procedural justice.” I am proud and honored to have received numerous life-saving citations, a Distinguished Service Medal, and numerous other service awards and recognitions. What other leadership positions have you held locally? As a Sergeant, there are many leadership roles I play. Many of the current positions are related to training new officers. I am a New York State Certified Field Training Officer and a NY State Dept of Criminal Justice Services; Certified Instructor. In addition, I hold multiple federal and state certifications. 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