North Salem News 04.21.22

North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business.

Vol. 8 No. 6 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Thursday, April 21, 2022

Come together! Old Salem
Farm
readies

for spring
competition

Welcome Weekend
to begin May 7

BY CAROL REIF
STAFF WRITER

PHOTO: TOM WALOGORSKY e community gathered at Hay elds on Old Salem Farm’s spring com-
April 14 to support the North Salem Com- petition has always been one of
mittee for Ukraine. e evening was lled the premier stops on the nation’s
with food and fellowship, and raised funds for hunter-jumper horse circuit.
Ukrainian war refugees. Read more on page 12.
Equestrians and spectators
Climate Smart Committee unveils environmental plan were disappointed in 2020 when
COVID-19 restrictions on large
BY CAROL REIF Noting that the plan is a draft and that plan is an “aspirational” one, Daniels said, gatherings called a halt to the
STAFF WRITER comments from Town Board members and “I’m con dent we will remain committed to event. It was the rst time the
the public will be solicited before it’s nal- it, but it doesn’t have the weight of law; it’s venue had to do that in its 40-
e Climate Smart Communities Lead- ized, Councilwoman Katherine Daniels, not something we are bound” to follow. year history, OSF owner Scott
ership Committee presented a formal plan a committee coordinator, called the plan a Hakim had recalled.
to reduce greenhouse gases and preserve “living document that’s going to be revised While the ultimate aim is to achieve the
natural resources to North Salem o cials as circumstances and science change.” goals listed, no project would move forward Although it had to cancel its
last week. two-week spring series, the 120-
Telling fellow board members that the SEE COMMITTEE PAGE 17 acre farm o June Road was lucky
to have the space to safely stage
-- sans spectators -- summer, fall,
and winter competitions.

e picturesque boarding and
training facility has hosted such

SEE OSF PAGE 16

JUST SOLD! Sales Vice President | Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker

No more shoveling or mowing the yard, Cell: 914.714.0090
Making this new place home won’t be
very hard. [email protected] | hopemazzola.com
Activities, new friends and family so near
Enjoy your new condo life for many, many 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah NY
years!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MY VERY SPECIAL BUYERS IN HERITAGE HILLS!

BALANCED ROCK 2
CLASSIFIEDS 23
LEGAL NOTICES 23
LEISURE 20
OPINION
SPORTS 8 TIGERS ROAR!

18 Spring Break Sports
pg 18

Page 2 – North Salem News BALANCED ROCK Thursday, April 21, 2022

The Staff A Reminder from will be provided to you. e e sta will check the box this drop box.
Tax O ce will be open extra for payments throughout the Visit the North Salem Town
EDITORIAL TEAM
TOM WALOGORSKY the North Salem Tax collection hours on the last day. Receipts will be sent if you website at www.northsalemny.
EDITOR: 914-302-5830 Office Saturday of April from 9 a.m. leave your complete bill. Please org and go to the tax department
[email protected] until noon and on Monday, May enclose at least your payment to view frequently asked

VIM WILKINSON is year the 2022 State, 2, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. If stub. If it makes you more questions regarding payment
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
[email protected] County and Town taxes are due paying in person be sure to bring comfortable, feel free to call and and mailing procedures. We

ADVERTISING TEAM by Monday, May 2, 2022. your bill. let us know that you have placed encourage our taxpayers not to
PAUL FORHAN
If you have not received your e payment drop box is still your payment in the drop box. wait until the last day to mail
(914) 806-3951
[email protected] tax bill and make payments to on the porch outside the o ce e sta will collect it shortly or bring in payments to avoid

BRUCE HELLER us directly, please contact the at 270 Titicus Road to help after your call. No stamp needed penalties.
(914) 486-7608
[email protected] Tax O ce immediately. A copy minimize lines and wait times. when placing your envelope in As of Tuesday May 3, 2022, a

LISA KAIN two percent penalty is in e ect.
(201) 317-1139
[email protected] Call us at 914-669-5177
CORINNE STANTON
(914) 760-7009 with any questions. During
[email protected]
the last collection days phones
JAY GUSSAK
(914) 299-4541 are answered quicker than
[email protected]
SHELLEY KILCOYNE e-mails. ank you for your
(914) 924-9122
[email protected] attention to this matter. Karen

PRODUCTION TEAM Roach, Receiver of Taxes
TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL
( k r o a c h @ n o r t h s a l e m n y. o r g )
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
PHOTOGRAPHER Victoria Giacchetto, Deputy

[email protected] Receiver of Taxes (vgiacchetto@
GABRIELLE BILIK
northsalemny.org)
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/DESIGNER
[email protected] Vails Grove Co-op

EXECUTIVE TEAM BLOOD DRIVE
BRETT FREEMAN Friday, April 22, from 12 - 6
CEO & PUBLISHER
845-208-8151 p.m.
In celebration of the life
[email protected]
of Hank Myers. Held in the
Deadlines Pavilion Community Room at
5 Vail Boulevard, Brewster NY.
NORTH SALEM NEWS DEADLINE Stop by for goodies, and to be
THE DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS entered into a sweepstakes to
win tickets to a Mets vs. Yankees
AND EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS FOR game. To sign up, visit www.
nybc.org or call 1-800-933-
NORTH SALEM NEWS IS THE THURSDAY 2566.
BEFORE THE NEXT PUBLICATION DATE.
Putnam Chorale
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL
TOM WALOGORSKY AT 914-302-5830 Elevate Every SPRING CONCERT
Entrance. Sunday, April 24 at 3 p.m.
OR EMAIL NORTHSALEMNEWS@ e Putnam Chorale will
HALSTONMEDIA.COM See, feel, and even hear
the di erence in perform its annual Spring
Online a TruStile Door Concert at the First United
FOLLOW US Methodist Church, 83 Main
A quality experience Street, Brewster. is year’s
PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT that resonates concert features favorite opera
SOMERS, NY AND AT in every room. choruses by Verdi, Puccini,
Tchaikovsky, Gilbert and
ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. INTERSTATE + LAKELAND LUMBER Sullivan, and others. Tickets are
POSTMASTER: $20 for adults; $18 for Seniors
What Dream Homes are Made of and Students. For tickets and
SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO more information, please visit:
NORTH SALEM NEWS AT 1248 East Main Street •Shrub Oak NY 10588 • 914- 245- 5050 • www.interstatelumber.com https://www.putnamchorale.
org/singspring/
118 N. BEDFORD ROAD
SUITE 100 Church of the Good
Shepherd
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549
EDUCATE/VALIDATE
North Salem News PROGRAM
USPS #22110
Sunday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY Please join the Church
HALSTON MEDIA, LLC AT of the Good Shepherd for a
118 N. BEDFORD ROAD story sharing and Q&A with
members of the LGBTQ+
SUITE 100 community. We have an amazing
MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 list of panelists: a lesbian couple
©2022 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC raising children together in the
south, parents of a gay child, a
mother of a transgender college
student, a transgender youth,

SEE ROCK PAGE 22

Thursday, April 21, 2022 North Salem News – Page 3

Area healthcare workers aid Ukraine

BY CAROL REIF
STAFF WRITER

e folks at two North Salem PHOTOS: CAROL REIF
health care facilities have collect-
ed medical and other necessities Josh Halpern, Monique Torres, Lauren O’Connor, Cathy Pinto, Ruxanda Dinco, and Denise Moore Dmytro Mykhalovych
for those in need in Ukraine.

Waterview Hills and Sa-
lem Hills Rehabilitation and
Healthcare centers in Purdys
turned to their own sta for the
e ort after one of their nurses,
who has family in the war-torn
country, made the suggestion.

Last month, Redding, Conn.
resident Dmytro Mykhaylovych
came to pick up a vanload of
bandages, painkillers, batteries,
medical masks, diapers, baby
food, feminine hygiene products,
toothpaste and toothbrushes,
antiseptic ointments, handmade
crocheted blankets, shoes, and
much much more.

Mykhalovych, whose home-
town was bombed by the Rus-
sians, personally took the
supplies to a central point in
Brooklyn where they were
packed up for shipping overseas.

Hammond Museum plans welcome celebration

BY CAROL REIF pressionist works and environmental in-

STAFF WRITER stallations” were “both thought-provok-

ing and beautiful.”

Red buds burst open/Wings of blue jay Rechtscha er  wasn’t afraid to tackle

brush my ear/ e triumph of spring. ideas about the “futility and the horrors

at’s how Alisa Sakai paints – in hai- of war” and she interpreted social justice

ku – a picture of the upcoming welcome issues, “in a way that sees the inevitable

celebrations at the Hammond Museum optimism that springs forth in the quiet

and Japanese Stroll Garden. of the aftermath,” the museum said, cit-

Doors will open at 12 noon on Satur- ing Rechtscha er’s Green in Vietnam

day, April 23, at the haven of serenity in series.

North Salem where Sakai is vice-chair of e Hammond show also includes

the museum’s board of trustees. Folks will pieces from her “joyful” Jazz series.

be o cially welcomed back for 2022’s In the museum’s Goelet Gallery will be

three seasons worth of contemplating Against the Grain: New Expressions in

nature, art exhibitions, cultural programs, Origami, featuring works by Ben Parker

tea ceremonies, workshops, tai chi class- and omas R. Crain. Both artists use

es, meditation, and the treasured annual the intricate “tessellation”  technique. A

moon viewing ceremony and concert. tessellation pattern is one that is com-

e schedule is as follows: posed of shapes without gaps or overlaps.

12 noon to 1 p.m.: Jazz piano by Bert According to the Hammond,  each “has

Rechtscha er. his own distinct approach to the material

12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Tea ceremony in that takes origami beyond its traditional

the Ryu Sui Ken tea room. ere is room craft roots and breaks free of the expected
for 10 participants ($20, advance tickets) PHOTO COURTESY OF HAMMOND MUSEUM imagery.”

and 10 observers ($5, advance tickets). and philanthropist Natalie Hammond. Brush Artists Guild. e works are de-

Tea Club members are free, with regis- It will be, the organization said, “a scribed as Chinese brush painting “root- GOOD TO KNOW

tration. chance to celebrate the continual connec- ed in the quiet contemplation of nature.” e Hammond is open to the public

To register in advance, visit  https:// tion between diverse peoples and the land Featured artists are Katie Fuecht (in between April and November. Visiting

www.hammondmuseum.org/event-de- we inhabit.” memoriam 1931-2020), Michele Brews- hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays

tails/welcome-celebration-tea-ceremony. 2:30 p.m.: Welcome and introduc- ter, Polly Chan, David Fine, Judy Giguere, through Saturdays.

1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.:  Jazz guitar by tions. Speaking will be Sakai and interim Gary Heise, Rosemary Hocking, Susan It hosts private events all year round

North Salem’s own Martin Aronchick. executive director Melissa Ralston-Jones. Lanzano, Bill  Mikulewicz, Carole DeN- and is supported by private donations

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Artists’ reception. 3 p.m.: Asian Brush Artists Guild igris, Donna Parsons, Carolyn White, and ArtsWestchester and Westchester

2 p.m.: Earth Day tour led by trustee demonstration by Judy Giguere. Main Dapeng Qian, and Amy Zhang County.

Dr. Lara Netting, who will talk about “the gallery. In the Hays Gallery will be Color and It is located at 28 Deveau Road, North

ecological and historical layers of land use 4 p.m.: Celebration ends. Content, a show that features a memo- Salem, N.Y.

that came before,” according to the mu- On view through May 14 in the Guild rial retrospective of Sheilah Rechtschaf- For more information, email  info@

seum’s website. e stroll garden was de- Hall Gallery will be Brush with Nature, fer’s art. hammondmuseum.org or call (914) 669-

signed by the late founder, world traveler, the museum’s annual exhibit by the Asian A master of color, the late artist’s “im- 5033.

Page 4 – North Salem News Thursday, April 21, 2022

When the world shut down, Westchester and Putnam opened their hearts
Big Brothers Big Sisters shows increase in mentoring

In 2021, one year into the Westchester County, (BBBS) and Littles through its commu- provide her love and support, have created a virtual one-to-

pandemic, the shadow of its im- Inc. During this time, the orga- nity-based mentoring program, but she was in need of additional one tutoring program for those

pact loomed largely over most nization thrived as more people an increase from pre-pandemic external inspiration and guid- children struggling with school

communities still deterring stepped up to answer the grow- years. In total, 370 children were ance.  As a successful woman shutdowns and occasional re-

people from moving about freely ing need for support in helping supported by the program.  balancing family and career mote learning as it’s continued.”

and openly. Simply put, people at-risk youth across Westchester One such inspirational union working as an attorney, Big Sis- Brown notes that among the

were still afraid. However, that and Putnam Counties.  was Little Sister “Julie” and Big ter “Donna” opened “Julie’s” eyes program’s high school seniors,

fear did not hinder the progress Speci cally, the organization Sister “Donna.” “Julie” lives with to new possibilities. the majority are applying to col-

of Big Brothers Big Sisters of saw 181 new matches of Bigs her grandmother and aunt who “ is was something I wanted lege while the remaining stu-

to do to have a positive impact dents are graduating, working, or

Get your perfect on a child’s life, but ultimately, enrolled in vocational programs.  
summer space...
it helped me just as much,” said Additionally, Big Sisters Big

“Donna.”  “I found the experi- Brothers of Westchester County

ence incredibly rewarding.” proudly reached the following

Even though this match began milestones during a year of CO-

during the pandemic, a year and VID uncertainty:

a half later, the bond between 1. Approximately, 98% of

“Julie” and “Donna” continues youth were satis ed with the

to grow stronger with every Mentor Match Relationship,

encounter.  Julie’s grandmother based on national evaluation

notes that her grades have im- tools, including measuring im-

proved, her behavior is more portance of relationship and

positive at home, and she has closeness.  e chapter’s reten-

Call Us TODAY for: been willing to try new things.  tion rate is currently 84%.
“Julie” and “Donna” embark in 2. 91% percent of Youth dem-

• Outdoor Lighting various new adventures when onstrated improvement in either
• Smart Home Setup they meet with each other two social acceptance or competency,
• Electric Car Chargers
to three times a month. ey en- parental trust, improved grades,
GENERATORS
joy pottery and painting classes, and not engaging in risky behav-

museum visits, and even doing iors.

homework together. 3. 63%  percent demonstrated

Julie recently told her BBBS improvement in more than one

AND ALL OF YOUR ELECTRIC NEEDS! 10% OFF Service Calls program manager that she is category.
When You Present This Ad. always excited before an out- 4. 80%  percent of Youth felt
New Customers Only. ing with Donna, and she often
reaches out to her Big Sister more con dent problem-solving
914.455.2158 for advice. Donna has been a with the help of their Big men-
consistent presence checking tors, who provide the ongoing
emotional and social support.

SpirelliElectric.com • [email protected] in to ensure that Julie is doing 5. Approximately  98%  of the
well and staying on top of her youth did not engage in sub-

Family OCwRnEeAdTI—NOGvCeUrST4O0MYEeRaSrFsORExLIpFeErience! Specializing in residential & commercial services. schoolwork. Julie even enrolled stance abuse.
Licenses in Westchester, Putnam in Girl Scouts where she has Now moving into 2022, mul-

made friends for the rst time in tiple grants from private and

her life. public foundations will continue

One Call Does it All... e continued success and to bene t the program, assisting
growth of this program couldn’t with operating support, which
have come at a more critical includes intake of children and

time. roughout the pandem- volunteer mentors, background

ic, program managers worked and ngerprint checks, database

A DIVISION OF diligently to identify and help management, mentor, child and
SUNRISE CARPENTRY arrange the tools each match guardian match support and
needed for success. Also, the or- family and wait list engagement

ganization was able to partner events.

We are a proud installer of Andersen Storm Doors & Windows with numerous other commu- “We have many exciting ac-
nity non-pro ts to provide food, tivities and programs planned

New construction window & door installation clothing and assistance with for this year, like Bingo Nights,
Tilt-Wash & Woodwright insert windows housing.  Most importantly, the a Bowling Fundraiser, Sum-
sta worked with each match to mer Barbecue and of course,

Weather stripping replacements establish a Youth Outcome De- our signature Holiday Party,”

Broken part replacements velopment Plan and SMART adds Brown. “With mask man-
Storm doors
goals.  dates lifting and COVID nally

“Ninety-eight percent of our winding down, we eagerly an-

Hardware upgrades children were promoted to the ticipate maximum attendance at
Patio door adjustments next grade, a statistic we are each event this year!”
extremely proud of,” said Val-

Window tune-ups much more... erie Brown, executive director Article provided by Big Brothers
and of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sisters of Westchester County,
so Westchester County, Inc. “We Inc.

Scan Just give us a call because one call does it all... Advertise With Us
me for
more
S e r v i c e M a i n t e n e n c e R e p a i r sinfo! When you advertise with North Salem News, you are reaching
thousands of households and businesses throughout North
9 1 4 2 4 8 7 3 6 8 Salem. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at
thesunrisehandyman.com 845-208-8151 or email [email protected].

Thursday, April 21, 2022 North Salem News – Page 5

When accidents happen...
PRO SHOP NORTH HAS GOT YOU COVERED

Car accidents happen when you least expect them, and they can cause significant
damage to your vehicle. Driving your vehicle after can be incredibly dangerous,
especially if there is damage to the frame. Pro Shop North can assess the damage
for you and work with your insurance company to complete any necessary repairs.
Customers always come first at Pro Shop North, so we’ll help you make the most of

your insurance claim and get you back on the road safely.

AUTO BODY COLLISION SPECIALIST | EXPERT FRAME STRAIGHTENING
PROFESSIONAL COLOR MATCHING | ALL WORK GUARANTEED
24 Hour Lock-Out Service & Towing Available

Phone: 845-628-0069 | Phone/Text Now: 914-727-9497 | Fax: 845-628-3745

381 Route 6 • Mahopac NY | proshopautobodynorth.com

PROSHOPAUTOBODYNORTH

Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, April 21, 2022

Camp Morty looks to staff for sleepaway program

BY CAROL REIF grounds while camp is in ses-
STAFF WRITER sion. Room, board, and meals are
included along with compensa-
Camp Morty plans to revive its tion. ey have o from Friday
sleepaway camp at Sal J. Prezioso evenings to Sunday mornings,
Mountain Lakes Park in North Ehring said. 
Salem this summer.
Applicants must be 18 years
e county program serves old as of July 1, 2022, and if ap-
children ages 8 to 15,  many of pointed and under the age of 18,
whom are in foster care, live in they must provide age-appropri-
homeless shelters, or are receiv- ate working papers to comply
ing child protective services.   with state labor laws.

Its traditional outdoor ex- ose who wish to apply
perience had to be put on hold should register to ll out an ap-
during the pandemic, but now plication by April 30, 2022. e
that restrictions have been lift- online application can be found
ed, Camp Morty needs to ll a at  https://campmorty.campin-
number of residential positions. touch.com/ui/forms/applica-
It is looking for camp counselors, tion/sta /App.
certi ed lifeguards, a camp nurse,
a social worker, kitchen sta , and Founded in 2006, Camp
more. Morty is operated by the non-
pro t Westchester Parks Foun-
Camp director Mary Ehring dation in  partnership with the
said last week that everyone is county’s departments of social
“excited to continue our tradition services, community mental
of cultivating a safe, supportive health, and parks.
and engaging environment for
new and returning sta mem- Mountain Lakes, the county’s
bers.” northernmost park, is located o
Hawley Road. It has 1,082 acres
“We are looking to hire ener- of rugged landscape, lakes, hard-
getic, adaptable, and creative role wood forest, and hiking trails.
models to lead, encourage and
foster growth among our camp- For more information about
ers and themselves,” she added. Camp Morty, visit  www.camp-
morty.com.
Sta members live on the
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSEFA PAGANUZZI

5 Questions Women Should Ask
About Breast Cancer Surgery

Ask the Doctor Q: What stage is my cancer? Q: How do I choose a surgeon?
A: Breast cancer stages are represented on a scale A: Seek a fellowship-trained breast surgeon. These
Ranjana Chaterji, DO of 0 to 4, with 4 being the most serious. Stage 0, are surgeons who, after their residency, do a fellowship
Breast Surgeon also called ductal carcinoma in situ, means that your speci c to oncologic breast surgery. At Northern
Northwell Health Breast Care Center cancer is contained in a milk duct and has a low risk Westchester Hospital, we work as a team to care for
Northern Westchester Hospital of spreading. Stage 4 breast cancer means the cancer you through surgery, medical oncology, radiation
has spread to other parts of your body. If your cancer is oncology, genetics and plastic surgery.
Learn more about Dr. Chaterji, visit stage 4, seeking treatment immediately may improve
nwh.northwell.edu/Chaterji your outcome and ultimate quality of life. Q: How can I nd support during
this difficult time?
The care and safety of our community during Q. How do I decide whether a lumpectomy or A: Northern Westchester Hospital’s Bruce and
the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is our mastectomy is the best option? Andrea Yablon Cancer Health and Wellness Program
top priority. We have put maximum safety A: More often than not, you will choose the type of provides supportive care and holistic treatments that
measures in place to prevent exposure to surgery you feel most comfortable with. The survival complement medical treatment. You can choose
the coronavirus by anyone who comes to data of lumpectomy with radiation is equivalent to free integrative medicine services, including reiki,
the Hospital for emergency or scheduled that of a mastectomy, so we’ve learned that more acupuncture, massage, nutrition planning, tness
care. Don’t delay care. Please continue to surgery is not necessarily better. and exercise plans, mindful wellness and emotional
wash your hands, wear a mask, and support, and a survivorship program.
practice social distancing. Q. How soon does surgery need to be done?
A: Typically, we try to operate within a month of a We also partner with Support Connection, a group
diagnosis – you don’t have to decide immediately. that offers free emotional, social and educational
You can learn about breast cancer, understand your support services to women and their families
options, and then make a decision you’re comfortable and friends affected by breast and ovarian cancer.
with. A woman’s gut feeling is most important. My I encourage my patients to take part in these
patients often ask me, “What would you do?” But programs, which are currently virtual. The support
it’s not about me — it’s what the woman wants and enables women to help each other and empowers
what makes sense for her, her family, and her life. them to become their own health care advocates.

Thursday, April 21, 2022 North Salem News – Page 7

Open HouseClaSsAcshvooafliala2rb0slhe2ip6s
All Grades Welcome!

Thursday April 28 | 6pm - 8pm

Foundational 6th-12th GRADE COLLEGE Traditional
Christian PREPARATORY EDUCATION American
Values
Ideals

/kennedycatholic
@kennedygaels
@kennedycatholic

Page 8 – North Salem News Opinion Thursday, April 21, 2022

Happily
Ever
After

ere is a cost to content

As the old saying goes, there moment we go to bed, we are ple are the ones reading our web- is is why all of us are encoun- protect our print advertisers by not
is no such thing as a free saturated with digital informa- sites. But you can’t run a business tering more and more digital pay- giving away that same content on
based on assumptions. walls. ere is a cost to producing another medium for free.
lunch. tion and entertainment, whether content. Facebook and Google
Over the past several months, have gured out how to monetize It is an honor to publish your
is newspaper and its sister it’s through Facebook, TikTok, we’ve doubled down on our jour- our social media posts and our community newspaper. Commu-
nalism. We recently hired three searches. e journalism industry nity journalism is half journalism/
publications at YouTube, our new reporters across our ve has gured out how to monetize half cheerleading. Our employees
newspapers, and we also hired a its content through print advertis- live and work in this and neigh-
Halston Media “smart” TVs, or business editor, as we know that ing. But there is not a single news boring towns. We cheer for our
people crave information about source outside of Facebook and communities and their successes,
Group remain PUBLISHER’S through texts mom-and-pop shops and local Google that has solved this digital and we mourn when our neigh-
free because MEMO and email. professionals in law, medicine,real riddle through advertising. bors/readers experience losses and
our clients estate and the trades. tragedies. You can see us at town
But perhaps e New York Times and e board and school board meetings,
We made this investment in our Wall Street Journal have solved and you’ll also see us at community
see the value BRETT this is why journalism for two reasons: this digital riddle through strict events. We are your neighbors.
in advertising FREEMAN nothing still online paywalls. Each year, I at-
their messages beats direct • In May, we are expanding tend the New York Press Asso- I can’t recall a time when Mark
our geographic footprint with a ciation annual conference, and Zuckerberg or Je Bezos attended
to an engaged mail market- new monthly publication called each year I meet more and more a local school board meeting. ese
publishers who have concluded the Silicon Valley billionaires are not
audience that ing. It’s easier e Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times, same. invested in our communities. But
which will be mailed to more than this newspaper cares deeply about
craves local to stand out 12,000 homes in Mt. Kisco, Bed- We need not apologize for the the community, and we are forever
ford and Pound Ridge. service that we provide to the com- grateful for all our readers and ad-
content. We have no plans to from the crowd when you are de- munity. But we do need to keep vertisers who see and understand
• We will be publishing a lot the lights on, and we do need to our value.
change this business model. Ad- livering content through a unique more content and more break-
ing news on TAPinto, but we are
ditionally, for several years now, medium with far less competi- also creating a registration process
through our partner called “Wal-
we’ve received support from tion. And there is no better ve- lit.” rough Wallit, we will ask
our readers to identify whether
some generous readers who have hicle for direct mail marketing they are print and digital sub-
scribers or just “digital only.” And
voluntarily opened their wallets – providing an exceptionally long eventually, we will ask our digital
readers to pay a nominal fee for
in support of local journalism. shelf-life – than a local weekly that content.

is has helped us keep the lights newspaper lled with valuable We will be doing this because
we can’t give that content away for
on in a challenging media mar- content, such as town and school free. In the newspapers, that con-
tent is paid through the advertise-
ket. We are forever grateful for news, youth sports, opinion, obit- ments.But on our digital platform,
we can’t compete with Facebook,
your generosity. uaries and the police blotter. And Google and Amazon advertising,
which make up about 64% of all
However, for some time now, it’s all delivered directly to your digital advertising throughout the
United States.
we’ve struggled with how to mailbox each week.

monetize our corresponding We distribute 27,000 newspa-

website, TAPinto.net. We have a pers each week, with more than

small handful of clients on TAP- 96% of our circulation mailed

into, but 99.9% of our revenue is directly to homes, and more than

earned through our print adver- two-thirds of our total circulation

tisers. is is true even though we is formally requested by our read-

had our largest audience yet on ers, who have lled out subscrip-

TAPinto last month, with more tion requests.

than 300,000 pageviews across Up until now, we’ve lacked the

our ve sites. For hyper-local, means to determine the overlap

that is an enormous number. between our print subscribers

In the year 2022, with all of and our digital subscribers. With

us glued to our smartphones, such a huge percentage of our

our struggle with digital revenue communities requesting and re-

seems counterintuitive. From the ceiving our print products, we’ve

moment we wake up until the just assumed that the same peo-

BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited.
TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not
TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR necessarily those of North Salem News or its affiliates. Submissions
Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 ©2021 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC must include a phone number and address for verification. Not
[email protected] all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and
op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be
published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail

to [email protected].
For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830.

Thursday, April 21, 2022 OPINION North Salem News – Page 9

Tree amigos

MAN town in the time it takes to pave from deer, who brush against you’ll probably perish, one way of climate change has come
OVERBOARD it over, and you’ll still never nd it with their antlers in order to or another.  severe storms accompanied by
a respectable parking slot. For attract the sort of mate who strong winds, sometimes gust-
RICK another thing, I’m de nitely go- might nd quirky habits attrac- Invasive earthworms are ing 50 miles-per-hour in a 35
MELÉN ing to throw up the minute that tive. another problem. ey con- mile-per-hour zone. 
damn rocket leaves the ground, sume the organic matter in
It seems easy to take trees for and everyone in it is going to Beavers are also a threat with the top layers of soil, robbing Deciduous, cone-bearing,
granted. If one falls in the be angry at YOU for suggesting their dam behavior. ey can it of nutrients that support the hardwood, softwood, they all
forest and nobody hears it, the idea. gnaw on three di erent types of herbaceous life in the area. I provide erosion protection,
it either didn’t make a sound or trees, some to build their dams, had always been taught that carbon dioxide cleansing, shade
fell right on top of the only guy I always assumed that trees some to build their lodges and earthworms were our friends, and shelter. ey are home and
who might have. Either way, just go about their daily lives others to store away bark under and now I was being told to un- food to countless members of
you’ll just have to take my word and photosynthesize for a little the lake bed as food during friend them. Somewhat heart- the animal kingdom. ey cre-
for it. Last Saturday we attend- while, throw shade at people, the winter, when beavers can’t broken, I asked Bob about this, ate a beautiful vista for you to
ed an informal chat about trees take a short nap and generally be choosers. ere are other and he said that only indig- pose in front of for your vaca-
with Bob MacGregor, Manager have a nice day. But it’s not as perilous pests like the ash borer, enous earthworms are good for tion sel e. Growing up they
of Operations at the Somers simple as that for trees. ey which bores the ash tree to the soil. Apparently the planet were my personal jungle-gym.
Land Trust, a group of mem- can leave but they can’t run death with pictures of its grand- Earth is too broad a de nition Some people can’t see the forest
bers and volunteers dedicated away. We heard about some of children. of indigenous. for the trees. If you can’t see
to preserving open space in the strife and stress that can the forest OR the trees, plant
Somers and the surrounding ar- cause the phone to light up at We have a tree with tent Destructive vines such as one yourself. Arbor Day is right
eas. What’s so great about open the branch o ce. caterpillars in it, and I don’t bittersweet will grow quickly to around the corner. I’m going out
space, you ask? If Melén loves know what to do about it, other the trees canopy and smother right now to plant a beech tree.
space so much let him just book Bob pointed out 25 former than let nature take its course. it. Cut the vine in two places It’ll be a good excuse to plant a
a ight with Je Bezos and see seedlings that were planted Eventually the tent caterpillars’ to prevent it from re-attaching beach to go with it.
all the space he wants. Well, as part of a Girl Scout project wives are going to get fed up itself to its own growth. And
for one thing, over-developing years ago, and with a little care, with the camping experience, don’t hang around for too long Join Rick and Trillium on the
to build condos and strip malls all of the trees and some of the just like mine did. Tent caterpil- afterward, lest one lick its chops patio at Barnwood Grill in
will suck the character out of a Girl Scouts have gotten much lars, if you’re out there and you looking at YOUR canopy. Granite Springs, Saturday,
bigger since then. But trees have don’t have an electric refrig- May 14 at 6 p.m.! Reservations
more enemies than you might erator, and electric heater, an Something as simple as wind recommended! Look for Rickster
think. A mesh of chicken wire electric fan, a vacuum cleaner, can be a problem for trees that Melen on Facebook! Say hello
was placed around the lower cable television, wi- and a fully grow in shallow soil atop bed- at: [email protected]
part of each trunk to protect it equipped kitchen in the tent rock, as often happens here in
the Northeast. With the onset

Do you know what WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM
the cost of your

long-term care will be
if you are not eligible

for Medicaid?

CALL NEW YORK’S
ELDER LAW TEAM

914.948.1500

• Asset Protection • Elder Law • Wills, Trusts & Estates
• Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association
• Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 15 consecutive years

Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ.

Managing Member • Fluent in Italian

914.948.1500

Page 10 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, April 21, 2022

A nice Bahamas vacation

JUST ago, but couldn’t do anything Fun Facts by Jo Ann
JO ANN because of the pandemic. So
get used to it. We plan on do- The Ring doorbell made its debut on Shark Tank in 2013 and was originally called
JO ANN ing lots of traveling.” DoorBot. In 2018, the Ring doorbell was sold to Amazon.
FRANCELLA
“It’s just that I’m so ready us to our car. Seth had moved into our garage I called to let side and freezing. After about
We returned home for spring,” Kim said. his car so we could get out Kim know we were home. fteen minutes of frantically
from our Bahamas of the driveway and did what
trip ve days be- During our weekend at Kim thought was a once She told us that Seth had trying to alert Seth, he nally
fore we visited our daughter Kim’s, I had planned on around the block with their not, in fact, taken the car once spoke through the doorbell
and her family for a long taking Drew out for walks car. around the block. He had and said, “What’s going on?”
weekend.  ere were a lot of and playing with him in the gone to work out at the gym
jokes about how jealous they backyard, but a freezing rain As I watched her shiver- in town. Kim realized that “I didn’t know you were
were that Ken and I looked poured down from the minute ing, I told her to get inside. It she was now locked out of the going to the gym, and I’m
so relaxed and tan while they we arrived.  Instead, we played was way too cold for her to be house without a phone.  ank locked out of the house
had to stay in cold New Jersey inside, and I even made a outside in just pajamas and goodness for technology.  ey in my pajamas freezing to
stressed and pale. chocolate cream pie so Drew slippers. had recently installed a Ring death. Can you come right
could lick the spoon. doorbell, which alerts them home?”
“Don’t be such grouches,” We watched as she walked through their phones to
I said. “Dad and I very much On Sunday morning, right toward her front door, and anything moving outside their “I just started my workout.”
needed to get away and re- before Drew woke up; we since it was still raining front door. She kept stand- “What?! Forget your work-
lax. Don’t forget that we had packed our bags, packed the lightly, we took our time get- ing in front of the doorbell out. I’m nearly a block of ice
so many travel plans for when car and said our long good- ting home. When we pulled hoping it would alert Seth’s and the baby is locked in the
Dad retired over two years byes. Kim always walks us to phone so she could talk to house alone!”
our car and makes me promise him through the bell. He ig- As Kim conveyed the story
Carpet to call her as soon as we get nored the alerts since he knew to me, I didn’t know whether
home. that Kim was home with the to laugh or cry. I’m thinking
Hardwood baby. Of course, he had no she may need a nice Bahamas
is time, Kim was still in idea that she was locked out- vacation herself.
Floor Refinishing her pajamas when she walked
jkjf [email protected]

Let the kids jump!

Tile NO INTEREST? GUEST all the lists, all the to-dos, every-
YES, PLEASE. CORNER one’s feelings, desires, needs. If
Custom Area Rugs you are like me, it makes your
Take Advantage Of Special Financing! Kim Stoll mind always race with what is
Blinds 0% Interest If Paid In Full Within 18 Months. next and rush from the here and
Puddles have become a now.
Luxury Vinyl Plank reminder for me to slow
down. My rushed mind wasn’t good
Laminate I love letting my kids jump in for me or my kids. I had to slow
puddles, because it goes against down.
Carpet Cleaning my very nature.
Puddles are the reminder.
Residential & I’m always on the go, thinking Life’s too short not to stop and
Commercial of the next thing, wanting things jump.
Installations to stay in order, neat, organized
and on time. As moms, we hold Kim Stoll empowers women to
nd joy in every day and build
a life they love through positive
habits in mindset, tness and smart
nutrition. Virtual coaching available.
[email protected]

$100 OFF $250 OFF Letters and Op-Ed Policy
Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited.
Any purchase of $999 or more. Any purchase of $2,000 or more. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are
not necessarily those of North Salem News or its affiliates.
Coupons must be present at the time of Coupons must be present at the time of Submissions must include a phone number and address
purchase. Some restrictions may apply. purchase. Some restrictions may apply. for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily
Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified
or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your
Excludes labor. Excludes labor. submissions to the editor by e-mail at northsalemnews@
halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at
246 Route 52 Carmel, NY • www.kennyscarpetone.com • 845-225-4330 914-302-5830.

MON-FRI: 9 AM-6 PM • LATE NIGHT ON THURS EVE BY APPT ONLY • SAT: 9 AM-4 PM

Photos for illustrative purposes only. ©2017 Carpet One Floor & Home. All Rights Reserved

Thursday, April 21, 2022 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11

Where are my keys?

which you can move through or pants or a speci c place in
your handbag. If you always put
ORGANIZING your day. Being organized means your keys THERE, then you will
WISDOM not falling into the potholes of always nd them THERE. is
habits that undermine your daily may not work for our neuro-
divergent friends (ADD, etc.)
ANDRÉA goals and long term needs. is who are already moving onto
DEINSTADT is where the concept of “systems” the next thing before the keys
comes in to support you. Ac- leave their hands. ese people
may then want to use a trig-
cording to Mbaknol.com, “a ger or supporting safeguard to
ensure that the keys nd their
system in an organization is a set home each day, like a tray by the
On any given morning, of activities laid out as a series door to serve as a visual cue. One
“Where are my keys?!” of steps that will accomplish a client used a long red lanyard on
is the number one cry in speci c goal.” A system can also her keychain so that she can nd
America. Without keys, your life be “is a set of rules, an arrange- it by color in her piles of papers
on the table. Following her
stops. You are stuck in one place, ment of things, or a group of example, I used a short sparkly
keychain to spot my mailbox
racing against the clock and feel- related things that work toward keys in the glove compartment
of the car. My house keys are on
ing your blood pressure rise. Ev- a common goal (for example) a blue rubber bracelet keychain.
Di erent keychains have di er-
ery possible disaster is perched the laws and procedures of a ent purposes but they each have
their own spot.
to pour down on you within democratic government… (or)
By the way, I always carry a
minutes of the lost keys. You can the way someone organizes their second key for my husband’s car
when we go out. Our friends
rail against the idiocy of the key closet.” (techtarget.com.) once went out with only one set
of keys and then later that night
owner or against the evil keys Systems in organizing is an locked themselves out of the
car. It was then a project to get
themselves, but in the end, the overarching concept for the back to the house and retrieve

rant is for naught and leaves you management of your stu , time

exhausted and frustrated. Before and energy. So your system for

the keys are found, you begin getting out of the house in a

to wonder if you can create a seamless fashion includes the

system for managing this daily management of your keys. On the 2nd key. We learned that les-
son vicariously and committed
irritation. Grab this moment to a daily basis, when you come to always having a backup key Andréa Deinstadt is a professional
when we leave together. So that’s organizer who helps people nd
think because of course, once home you can incorporate a the key lesson for this week their stu and keep it. Contact her
- hope it helps and as always, at Andrea@OrganizingWisdom.
the dratted keys are found, all single habit of putting your keys happy organizing!   com or call/ text 914.391.8816 or
check www.OrganizingWisdom.
thoughts and e orts towards a in a single place that you can com for more articles like this.

solution will go out the window. rely on when you leave the house

One of the comforts of being the next time.  is can be in the

organized is the greater ease with right-hand pocket of your jacket

CoveCare Center Come support
the community-based

mental health and

The Bee is Back! substance use services of
5R0/a5f0fle CoveCare Center!

Counseling 2022 Annual
that Team
Empowers
Change Spelling Bee

May 18th, 5:30-8:30 PM

Centennial Golf Club, Carmel NY

Our Spelling Bee is a lively, team building event where groups of 4-10
players work together as a team to come up with the correct spellings
through challenging words rounds - 3 Team trophies will be awarded!

It's all for the fun and fundraising of a great cause.
$45/person includes a dinner buffet - cash bar available
To sponsor/register please visit: covecarecenter.org/2022-spelling-bee/

Special Thanks to Our Amazing Sponsors

Page 12 North Salem News – Th

North Salem Benefit fo
Fundraising
event at
Hay elds
raises over
$23,000

BY TOM WALOGORSKY
EDITOR

On April 14, the North Salem
community once again rose to the
occasion in support of the people
of Ukraine. is time, more than
300 guests packed local favorite
Hay elds Market on Bloomer
Rd., all to raise funds that will go
to help Ukrainian war refugees via
the Tsal Kaplun Foundation.

Sponsored by the North Salem
Committee for Ukraine, the eve-
ning saw an abundance of tasty
food, and a rocking performance
by Andrea and the Armenian Rug
Riders. ose coming out to sup-
port the e ort also received bonus
entertainment in the form of live
animal ambassadors courtesy of
Animal Embassy.

“We planned the whole evening
in less than two weeks,” explained
Linda Van Kooy of the North
Salem Committee for Ukraine.
“Hay elds was so amazing, they
made everything so easy. Every-
one wanted to help, and you had
the whole committee running all
over town. It’s a great community.
And that night, everyone wanted
to give.”

When the evening had con-
cluded, the e ort raised more than
$23,000.

e committee, consisting of
roughly ten incredibly devoted vol-
unteers, is already looking towards
future events and planning to keep
their momentum going after the
success of the evening at Hay elds.

“We also help to get other peo-
ple involved. I think people want
to give to a grassroots organiza-
tion,” said Van Kooy.

“ is was a tremendous success,
everyone was so happy to con-
tribute,” added fellow committee
member Rebecca Baldridge.“I have
never seen any crisis resonate with
people the way Ukraine does. It’s
bringing out the best in people.”

PHOTOS: TOM WALOGORSKY

More than 300 guests attended the benefit at Hayfields.

hursday, April 21, 2022 Page 13

or Ukraine

Christopher Evers of Animal Embassy brought along some furry and feathered friends. Andrea and the Armenian Rug Riders rocked the crowd at the
Benefit for Ukraine.

Page 14 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, April 21, 2022

Inheritance

BY MARGIE MAREK e Roomba vacuums the drive myself downtown for born. made myself a bowl of ice
GUEST COLUMNIST oors. Alexa answers any ques- some ice cream. I should have “ ere has been an accident. cream.
tions and orders needed sup- seen this coming because I
When my wealthy plies. e smart refrigerator lets know every movement of the We need to call the police and “Haagen Das vanilla bean
cousin passed away Alexa know when the milk is house I built with the precision exchange insurance information. ice cream, two pints,” the
and left me his about to spoil, and it is running of a Swiss watch. I guess the refrigerator noti ed Alexa, who
self-driving car, I gured it was low on avocados or strawberry hunger clouded my judgment ank you,” Otto again declared promptly requisitioned Ama-
purely splenetic. He knows jam. e co ee pot with the au- because as I was backing out in his at automated voice. zon Pantry to dutifully deliver
how I feel about technology tomatic timer brews fresh co ee of my driveway, I got into a car the depleted delicacy.
and anyway, I already have a daily. Siri keeps Alexa company accident with the self-driving “ is is absurd,” I said, hu -
self-driving car... it’s my regular while cross-breeding the tech- car, I’d come to call Otto. ing a breath of exasperation My cat, Bach, and I blithely
car that I operate with my own nology, blending Apple with and rolling my eyes skyward. moved in later that evening;
SELF. is high-tech gadget Android. It’s a modern house for Well, this was a new experi- “I’m basically ghting with his self-cleaning litter box an
crazed society is getting more sure, with a modern “blended ence, as I wasn’t sure who was myself.” appropriate addition. Eventu-
ridiculous by the nanosecond. family.” e robotic dog, Wags, responsible for notifying their ally I sold my house across the
chases his tail while the auto- insurance and the police. Since I “ ere has been an accident. street, and we couldn’t be hap-
I gured a self-driving car matic ice machine deposits more technically owned both vehicles, We need to call the police and pier with our new automated
ought to be parked in the ice into the over owing plastic and prefer no police, I was exchange insurance informa- housemates.
garage of a self-living house. I bin. I live across the street from happy simply exchanging con- tion. ank you,” Otto repeat-
was so atrabilious about owning this automated monstrosity and tact information with Otto and ed, like a sound bite looping in My hard feelings have
a computerized self-driving car, enjoy watching the mechanized paying for any damage out of on itself. softened with the regularity
I passive-aggressively took the household operate with the futil- pocket. Otto, on the other hand, of the household’s functions.
remainder of the inheritance ity of a crazy person watching a was programmed to notify the “I can’t take this anymore. I had previously thought this
money and built a house with a coo-coo clock. insurance company and police I’m done. No. Otto, you’re a modern blended household,
garage that is self-opening. One sunny afternoon, when after any incident. His arti cial done.” but am now seeing, without a
the grandfather clock I inherited intelligence only went so far. human touch, it was incom-
e car need only drive up from my grandfather, chimed When I found myself trying to In what some may call self- plete. I teach the machines
to the door. Using a variation three times, I realized how reason with the computerized preservation and others may about emotions, and they
on facial recognition software, hungry I was and decided to car, an argument quickly ensued label spite, I pulled Otto’s plug. model consistency, precision
once the car is scanned, the ga- because Otto was VERY stub- Next, I shifted him into neutral and action without thought. In
rage door automatically opens. and pushed him into the safety my self-living house, together,
of his garage. I ventured inside we live by our SELVES.
the immaculate self-living
house, poured myself a cup
of already brewed co ee and

Editorial Submissions
Press releases and photos should be submitted to North Salem News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissons can be emailed to
[email protected] or mail it to North Salem News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped
envelope if you’d like your photo returned.

Complete treatment of finished lawn, gardens & woods edge.

CLARK ASSOCIATES Discounted Treatment Packages Available. Prevention is key !
FUNERAL HOME
CCoommTppillecektteesttarreneaadttmmMeeonntstqoofuffifitinnoiiseshhseecddallraarwwynnh,,gagararmrddefeunnslsd&&iswweooaoosddessse.eddggee..
Serving all Faiths since 1858
CoC•mDDoiLipmssyclcmepootlueueenDntteitsereteddaraesTTetarm,reteHmaeaetatnemmrnttewteononoftrtffmPiPfniaanicncsikdskhahaZegegidkedeassllVaAaAiwrwvvuanasnii,lc,laaggbnbaallbrereded..eevPPennrresseyvv&&eennwwttioiooononddiissekkedeedygyge!e!. .
Cremations and Burials
Ticks and Mosquitoes carry harmful diseases.p•ooThDhceaficrisaohpTpoh•ohooTop•TLsDsp•hooTmutyhhheecacfaffacechsfeacbiricccmTrrriiisssaaaLLsocfsrisssssaLlmmmauuutttsuyyomutcywisssbbbueiiilrrrisbmmTTlisssroclonfffmsssslllfaaaosuuunhltoooaDudwwwiikoueellloiiiwwSllleleoooccilllnnntloilnooonphhhstttmosDDnedddhtkkyiDooodwwwSSSneeeeorwtSoeiidepppssmmmiailssnnneagpyyymiiinasnuyinnneearrrnsoooerdnweeegTiiioaalllyraagggleilennnaaaaguuunaaaa,ourassafndnnwww,gggTsyyyrrrlllwEgaeeyeurtle,,,sHoooraaa,fffnnnddaom,,afnaEEEa,aaaeuuuMttttsEeasssruHHtsaaaoHmmmlthilaamaaalaMMtttlsssyaeerrrmtsyeorooolll4thhhreiiillloollllaahillllyyySlamtulyyyyooona444rreeeyeoswoou4resSSSlttuuunjtSnnnaaatduensssowwmnauuuaqssoswllldunnnjjjtttldddnjynoootmmmgtdbaaaqqrooomdddmauodyyyymegggtbbbeyrryPmmmgbuuroyyymmmeeeseieeeoyyyymPetyaoooutssseeeriiaoooouorseotttauuu,ttocrtrrreaanuuuuooorrrrfrauor,,,oocLrrrkeeenna,pdrrrrfffeentbrLLLfakaaapppLddatheeetttapbbbdaaaattbeZasttahhheeetgteeheaaattteeeZZssciadtseZtttgeeeeeekicccteeiiekdddsssc.crSidkkiiisekkkacckt...irrrySSSksT.uraaaSltttoyyysaTTTtauuuiaayllloooiTVumflaaaiiiocAiiirVVarimmmfffeciVcccArrmfrrrikeeedccccrreriiocmkkkdddvrrikrrooodmmmscvuroymssscccnuuoayyscynnnuoooaeayyysnoeeeaaatyssncietttasnnncccrrirhtnlrrrcrrrcrrrhhllcrccerlllroaccceeeecoooaaleeeacaaaeeoaaeaeeeaalaa,benlll,,,inbnnniiinnl,nnintnnnawtttraaawwwdnrrldddtlawhhhhdbegbbeggghmsmmbssshghhheeeesFFFFeaheeaaaee.eee.FeaieiiissssaaaaiiiiiccccasaaaainvPnnnvvPceeeefffallllnvhhhherrrrlllllheeeuuu!!!r!l...re.rcccc!.crrreehhhrhllyylhyyvvdddeeiiinnsssteeteiioaaoanssnseeieissssk..k.eeyy!!
FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT

Both pre-payment and no-payment options

• Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah

• Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Railroad station. All Types Of Pest Control

• Parking facilities for over 100 cars. • Monuments & inscriptions available. All Types Of Pest ControlAAAAAAnnnlllltlttlsHssTHHHT,HT,,TTToyoooyWWWoeyeeOmOOOmmmppOrmrrpDDDDaaammmnnnnDeeeeeenessseeeeeeeeeesseppiipiPPPPseeeetttPeTTTssTseeerrrrrTOrrOrr,,O,iiioooissosiommmRRRmRCCmRCftttftaaftaeeeeerreeeeeereennPeiinpppPcccPipcccpcddSSSttteeeedSkkStteeeeiiikeeeiillloooeeeesmmlloolllessmrrrlleeennntttrreevvvnntttssoovvnnnsoniiinC,,PPPicccirrCtttPC,PcctrSSteellleeeoleSaaaeoleoppa..apnnn..n.niin..n.nddsssi.tsdtseetrrerrroossrol,,sll,

4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033 AAnnttss,,WWaassppss,,CCrriicckkeettss,,SSppiiddeerrss,,
TTeerrmmiitteessaannddmmoorree......
www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com

DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager
JOSEPH M. MCMANUS ~ Director RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director
MARISA A. GIULIANO ~ Director ADNER J. MONTENEGRO-LEE ~ Director

Thursday, April 21, 2022 OPINION North Salem News – Page 15

Should kids be allowed to count
on their ngers?

STRONG a panic just like she had in rst and math, but may actually learn to like it
LEARNING second grade when she was not al- and not be afraid of it.
lowed to use her ngers.
DR. LINDA STEM (science, technology,
SILBERT ousands of children have been engineering, and mathematics)
in some cases traumatized by well- schools and programs are all over.
Dear Dr. Linda, meaning but uninformed teachers. Even though many adults say they
I’m a rst-grade teacher and nd “don’t need algebra”and other math-
ere are tutoring companies right ematical concepts in their everyday
that many of my students need to now that won’t allow their students to lives, the success of kids today in
count on their ngers to do addition use their ngers. It is both amazing the workplace they will one day
and subtraction. I don’t allow it. ey and disturbing that so many teachers encounter may depend on it. e
need to learn their addition facts, or followed and still follow this practice more we do to encourage children to
they won’t be able to do addition or without questioning it. be comfortable with math (and not
subtraction. ey know the rule, but anxious about it), the more prepared
I nd many of them hiding their As I said above, the objective is for they will be to succeed.
hands under their desks so they can students to eventually not need their
count on their ngers. I don’t want to Let your young students count on
embarrass them, but if I don’t insist, ngers but being required not to use their ngers as long as they need to.
they will never learn their number them may disrupt the process by
facts. which higher mathematical concepts Dr. Linda
and skills are acquired. Hopefully,
One of my colleagues totally teachers, tutors, and parents will not Dr. Linda is co-author of “Why Bad
disagrees with me and lets her stu- discourage beginning learners from Grades Happen to Good Kids,” and
dents count on their ngers. In fact, using their ngers not only to help director of Strong Learning Tutoring.
she thinks I’m a terrible teacher for them count but also to help their Send your questions to Linda@
doing this. Who’s right? brain develop so that they will be stronglearning.com.
able to not only better understand
Grace
Dear Grace, What separates us
from other accountants and tax preparers is
I’m sorry to tell you, but I our ability to work with you not just on taxes,
side with your colleague. Recent but on financials, college planning, divorce,
research has shown that when chil- retirement planning, changes in life planning...
dren use their ngers, it helps them
early on in learning numbers and We don’t just process tax forms, we advise on how to
number concepts. Hand and nger- handle your income and expenses in the future
related motions have been shown with personalized recommendations.
to stimulate di erent areas in the
brain from visual and auditory We help you navigate the tax code, and in the end, help you
inputs and the more areas of the
brain that are stimulated, the more set sound financial goals.
solid the foundation for learning
arithmetic concepts. A fourth- 845-628-5400
grade boy I once worked with—
who had severe dyscalculia—told SFGtaxes.com | [email protected]
me that the only way he could do
arithmetic was by using his ngers. 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541

e only way he could visualize the Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice.
quantity a number represented was This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or
by using his ngers.
accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.
Over the years, counting on
ngers fell out of favor and was
discouraged in most classes. is
practice was probably not based on
any research but in uenced by what
theories were in vogue when the
teacher was originally taught. For
whatever reasons, it was taboo to be
caught counting on your ngers.

e eventual goal, of course, is
for kids to learn the number con-
cepts so that they no longer have to
count on their ngers. But forc-
ing them not to use their ngers
before that learning has fully taken
place does more harm than good.
A woman who struggled with
math as a girl once told me that if
she found herself at a house party
where someone was selling things
and she had to ll out an order
form, she’d make up an excuse that
she suddenly had to go home and
leave. She said she would go into

Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, April 21, 2022

OSF all-purpose Grand Prix arena farm-to-table fare. Food vendors
FROM PAGE 1 will also provide meals to go and
and newly cultivated landscaping snack options.

throughout the farm. Family activities include pony
rides and face painting.
prestigious competitions as the Excited by the new amenities,
OSF’s spring horse shows in-
United States Olympic Team Hakim said the farm has “been clude competitions for riders of
all levels and ages. Each week’s
Selection Trials, FEI World Cup working hard in collaboration show is USEF “Premier-6” rat-
ed for hunters and jumpers. All
quali ers, FEI North Ameri- with McLain Ward, our co-chair shows are designated FEI CSI3*
for Week 1 (May 10-15) and
can Youth Championships, and for the Spring Horse Shows, to CSI4* for Week 2 (May 17-22).

ASPCA Maclay Regional Finals. enhance the facilities and o er a MANE EVENTS
An unrated “Welcome Week-
e American Gold Cup, new schedule with expanded op-
end” is set for Saturday, May 7,
which drew a reported 6,000 tions for riders of all levels.” and Sunday, May 8. Open to all.
Highlights include  the Salem
spectators in 2019, is impressive “Everything has progressed as 2’6” Hunter Derby and Brewster
3’ Hunter Derby.
considering North Salem’s entire well as we could have hoped, and
Week 1 is set for Tuesday, May
population is about 5,104. we look forward to welcoming 10, through Sunday, May 15.
Highlights here are the $40,000
World-class equestrians such everyone to Old Salem Farm in 1.50m Welcome Stake; $37,000
FEI 1.45m Jump-o ; $10,000
as Beezie Madden, McLain May,” he added. Old Salem Farm Speed Der-
by; $15,000 Show Jumping Hall
Ward, Leslie Burr-Howard, OSF boasts that its shows of- of Fame High Junior/Amateur
Jumper Classic  (presented by
Daniel Bluman, Mario DesLau- fer “over-the-top hospitality” and Eastern Hay); and the $125,000
Old Salem Farm Grand Prix
riers, and Beat Mändli have all “unique” shopping opportunities. (presented by e Kincade
Group).
competed there. And since getting hungry
Week 2 runs from Tuesday,
It’s thanks to OSF’s recent watching all that leaping and gal- May 17, through Sunday, May
22. It features the $65,000 Wel-
collaboration with one of the re- loping can make one want to strap come Stake of North Salem
(presenters, e Kincade Group);
nowned riders in particular that on the old feedbag, there will be $37,000 FEI 1.45m Jump-o PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL
(presenters, Alliant Private Cli-
there is an “added sense of antici- VIP table seating overlooking the ent); $10,000 USHJA National Rodrigo Pessoa of North Salem at last year’s competition.
Hunter Derby (presenters, Mane
pation” this time around. Grand Prix arena. Guests will be ‘n Tail)  in the Grand Prix are-
na; $15,000 Show Jumping Hall
To be unveiled in May are an able to chomp down on gourmet of Fame High Junior/Amateur
Jumper Classic;  and the  $5,000
200 OFF$ theapnuyrcshtaaisrelifot f Regain Your Independence!

Locally Owned & Operated
New and Reconditioned Lifts

• Sales • Rentals • Service • Buybacks Same Day Installation

Visit Our Display Center at 747 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065 IMAGE COURTESY OF OLD SALEM FARM

An artist’s rendering of the soon to be completed Grand Prix Arena.

WHY DO WE Old Salem Farm Grooms Class. taneously throughout the day.

ADVERTISE e shows conclude on Sun-

day, May 22, with the $200,000 FOR MORE INFO

Empire State Grand Prix. For more information on the

Action starts at 8 a.m. each day. venue and its shows, trot on over

Classes run in three rings simul- to www.OldSalemFarm.net.

LOCALIN HALSTON MEDIA’S APARPR

NEWSPAPERS? Red Mills
Convenience Center

“Mahopac News has been a pleasure to PUBLICITY WITH PERSONALITY
work with. I recently started advertising
with them and I cannot be happier. The Public Rela ons For...
support, creative suggestions, and excellent Businesses | Individuals | Organiza ons | Events
customer service is amazing. Looking
forward to many years of business with Your Message Is Our Mission
them.Thank you Mahopac News!”

Dawn Pade,
Red Mills Convenient Store

Mahopac Falls, N.Y.

TO ADVERTISE WITH US, Leave Your Message Here...
CALL BRETT FREEMAN AT (845) 208-8151 (914) 275-6887 | bruceaparpr@ gmail.com

BRUCE APAR

Thursday, April 21, 2022 North Salem News – Page 17

COMMITTEE ese were the same numbers cure a clean-energy supply. portation part of her platform. Martin Aronchick congratulat-
cited by CSC member Nina One of the things the town “Tra c congestion is one ed its creators.
FROM PAGE 1 Eisenman in her accounting of
greenhouse gas emissions from has  done to date is to sign on of the key problems a ecting “It seems like the approach is
until it is “weighed” in terms of town-owned buildings and ve- with Sustainable Westchester’s the quality of life in town,” she hearts and minds, public educa-
“its cost and the bene t it hopes hicles. As Phase 1 of the action Community Choice Aggrega- said, claiming that that issue ties tion, incentive programs, things
to achieve,” Daniels said. plan, the “inventory” was pre- tion Program, which allows it neatly in with the goal of reduc- like that?” he asked, adding he
sented to the board in January. to take advantage of bulk-en- ing CO2 emissions. thought it was “a great way to
Once the text is formatted and ergy buying. is controls costs go.”
graphics are added to make the e hope is to some day tally up and increases the use of renew- ere are also “synergies” be-
document more “user-friendly,” emissions from private business- able energy sources such as so- tween the Climate Action Plan Praising the plan, Supervisor
it will be presented at a pub- es and residences, as well. lar power. A clean energy heat and the town’s Capital Plan, Warren Lucas also allowed that
lic informational meeting and pump campaign is also being which establishes a schedule there “are people out there who
eventually posted on the town’s Besides its stated mission and explored by the CSC. for replacing as many of its gas- don’t believe in climate change.”
website. goals, the nished document powered vehicles with hybrids
will provide information on cli- Green energy sources are also and electric ones “as possible,” But, he said, human beings are
Daniels said the group hopes mate change. on its radar. It is currently assess- Daniels said. “pumping a lot of CO2 in the
to hold public informational ing the possibility of installing air.”
meetings on the plan by June. Pointing to a chart that “says solar panels on the town’s high- “Again, this is based on wheth-
it all,” Daniels noted that for way garage and court building. er we can a ord it and whether “ e last time that hap-
A Climate Action Plan is 800,000 years, levels of CO2 it makes sense,” she said. pened, we had a real problem.
one of the things that is recom- (carbon dioxide, a trace gas “We view this plan not as a We weren’t around, but they
mended and required for the that is naturally present in the completed thing that is going to Waste and recycling are also can tell by looking at all the ice
town to attain certi cation un- air) had uctuated, but always sit and be stagnant, but as some- addressed in the proposed action cores and everything else,” Lucas
der the Climate Smart Com- stayed below 300 parts per mil- thing that will be constantly up- plan. said, pointing out that the Arctic
munity programs o ered by the lion (ppm). at threshold was dated by the committee,” Dan- Ocean “at that point in time was
New York State Energy Re- crossed in 1950, she said. iels said. “ ere’s so much with edu- subtropical.”
search & Development Author- cation that can be done here,”
ity (NYSERDA) and backed “We’re now way beyond that.” e committee also looked at Daniels said, explaining that the “So whether you believe in
by Sustainable Westchester, a e major threat from in- high-performance buildings and committee needs to do more re- climate change or not, we’ve ac-
nonpro t that supports energy- at transportation, which Daniels search. “We want to learn how celerated this,” he said. “ e last
saving initiatives. creased CO2 is that it creates called “a big one.” much of our waste is actually be- time it went up this much it took
a cover, trapping the sun’s heat ing recycled.” 20,000 years, and we’re doing it
North Salem participates in energy in an atmospheric bub- When Daniels ran for the in a century. It’s not going to be
two state programs: Clean En- ble, aka the greenhouse e ect. Town Board, she made trans- Impressed by the work that good.”
ergy Communities and Climate went into the plan, Councilman
Smart Communities. Every ac- at in turn a ects the Earth’s
tion taken helps local govern- climate by causing changes in Hosted by the Lions Clubs of District 20R1
ments rack up points that can weather patterns.
be redeemed for grants and April 29, 2022 THANK YOU SPONSORS!
other incentives. North Salem is According to data from the 6:30 ~ 11:00PM
aiming for bronze certi cation, National Oceanic and At- Villa Barone Richie & Linda Cooperman Jim & Mary Sharp
which is no easy feat, according mospheric Administration
to CSC member Janine Koura- (NOAA), the global average 466 Rte 6, Mahopac
kis. atmospheric CO2 in 2020 was
412.5 ppm. at was, it said, a Tickets available at SomersLionsClub.org, or send in
e committee has been new record. your check made out to Somers Lions Charitable
working on the plan for about a Foundation, PO Box 95, Somers, NY 10589
year. e draft plan also estab-
lishes priorities and identi es Scan Code for Tickets
e sooner that status is “action areas,” the most obvious
reached, “the better is it for the of which is “preserving and pro- For more info contact [email protected]
town,” she said, noting that “it’s tecting water, land, and air.” or [email protected] or (914) 755-1197
pretty di cult to achieve bronze
for a small town” where resourc- “ is is key,” Daniels said,
es are more limited than in a referencing the town’s Com-
bigger city. prehensive Plan, which itself
prioritizes preserving its rural
“We are joining a growing character, protecting open space
number of towns that have com- and promoting environmentally
mitted to doing this – address- friendly policies.
ing climate change and reducing
our dependence on fossil fuels “So we’ve been committed to
and things that emit greenhouse that since at least the drafting
gases,” said Daniels. of the Comprehensive Plan and
long before that, that’s been a
According to its “purpose value in North Salem. is plan
statement,” the plan sets goals just builds upon those values,”
and identi es actions the town she said.
deems “most e ective in re-
sponding to threats to human e draft also lists some
health and safety posed by cli- “green” accomplishments, in-
mate change in the decades to cluding addressing emissions
come.”  from a natural gas compressor
station in the nearby town of
Basing those goals on envi- Southeast.
ronmental standards and proto-
cols set by NYSERDA in 2019, Among its future goals are
the committee foresees the to preserve wooded areas and
town reducing its greenhouse farmland; study methods of
gas emissions by 25% by 2030, carbon sequestration; work with
Daniels said. e “stretch target” local schools to educate chil-
aims to reduce those emissions dren about the environment;
by 40% by 2040 and to reduce to and support the North Salem
“net zero” by 2050. Open Land Foundation’s e ort
to stave o overdevelopment.

e second action aims to se-

Promote Your Charity Proud sponsor of this Lion’s Club event
Send us a press release at northsalemnews@halstonmedia.
com, or give us a call at 914-302-5830.