VOL. 6 NO. 16 THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEISURE 16 OPINION 8 TOWN CROSSING 4 Lewisboro Troop 1040 Grows pg 2 SCOUTS Visit TapIntoKLT.net for the latest news. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT #992 The community gathered at Lewisboro Town Park to celebrate Pride Month on June 25. See more photos from this fun and festive afternoon on page 10! Pride in the Park! PHOTO: LAUREN CANAVAN BY TOM BARTLEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER A newly reconstituted Katonah-Lewisboro School District board was poised this week to fill a vacancy in its ranks before getting on with the business of launching the 2023-24 school year. The actions were scheduled to take place at the board’s reorganization meeting tonight (July 6). Under a timetable put together last week, two of the board’s seven seats will first be filled by new trustees Lorraine Gallagher and Bill Swertfager, who were elected in May. Then, the six members of the new board will appoint an interim successor for congressional candidate Liz Gereghty, who resigned in June. The board will be choosing from a pool of candidates said to total 10, though their exact number and identities as well as the trustee deliberations about them were not made public. “We are grateful that there was so much interest from community members who are willing to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education,” President Marjorie Schiff said in a statement posted on June 27 on the KLSD website. Twelve days earlier, in a surprise move, Gereghty announced at the board’s June 15 meeting that she was stepping down with two years left in her threeyear term. In May, Gereghty had declared herself a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the House in New York’s 17th Congressional District. Board of Ed to fill vacant seat SEE BOE PAGE 5 HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 (and here is why you should) ...You Just Don’t Know it Yet! A low inventory market means a highly competitive environment with multiple buyers interested in the same property. This usually leads to the proverbial ‘bidding war’ and a premium sale price. If you want top dollar, why would you wait to sell? #UGottaHaveHope (Now!) When Hope Pulls Into Your Driveway, You Might be Moving...
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Your Neighbor Your Neighbor THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 3 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com Donate: CommunityCenterNW.org Give to the Food Pantry at the Community Center BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Saturday June 24, the Chroma Fine Art Gallery hosted the opening of their monthlong exhibit for Katonah’s Edward Giobbi. Ninety-seven years old, the artist’s long resume was succinctly put into words by his local picture framer. “He’s a treasure in the art world,” said Tim Delaney of the Katonah Art & Frame Shop, and the global designation definitely applies. The 60-year resident has his art on display at locales such as Smithsonian, the Whitney Museum and Galleries all across Europe. That said, Giobbi’s biggest collection is right at home. “We had to go through several thousand pieces,” said Chroma’s Rita Baunok. A paring down ensued and initially baffled the owner/curator. “I loved them all,” said Baunok. “I had no idea how to do it.” But eventually the sifting through gave way to a strategy. One aspect sought an echoing of sorts. The multicolored nature of Giobbi’s work could provide a ricochet and the affect intended to surround the senses, she said. From there, Baunok relied on synergy to layout the display. She identified the similarities of the adjoining pieces so each one connected to the next. Doing justice, Baunok relished an opportunity that hasn’t been seen in a long time. “He stopped gallery exhibits 20 years ago,” she said. “I’m very proud he wanted to show here.” In attendance, Rick Rogers of Beacon was more about there when viewing the art. “He goes to other worlds with these pieces,” said the retired Westchester County Parks employee. On the other hand, just being in orbit doesn’t do justice to the galactic reach of Giobbi’s work, according to Vincent Baldassano. “I don’t feel outside these paintings, I feel like I’m actually in them,” said the artist, teacher and gallery owner. At the same time, Giobbi’s work doesn’t just speak to the connoisseur “He’s an artist’s artist,” said Baldassano. In other words, observation is a learning experience that showcases the varied technical aspects of Giobbi’s creations. “These pieces give artists something to study,” said Baldassano. At the same time, with no one genre or medium defining his work, the implication is clear to artists at any level. Giobbi continues to study and improve. A daily coursework that begins in between the weeds. “I get up, I go outside and work on my vegetable garden,” said Giobbi. Aired out, the artist gets down to his main business and kicks his creativity off by turning on classical music. “It’s like having a conversation that keeps me company,” he said. Then the artistic process feeds into itself. “The idea is to get up and ideas come through working,” Giobbi said. There’s a bigger picture at the heart of his inspiration, though. “Art is not about finding the truth, it’s about finding your truth,” he said. And when located, truth and beauty become synonymous, according to the sage. But he assures that the pinnacle shouldn’t be a destination. “You should always have the hope of doing better because that opens the door for even more improvement,” he said. A sentiment regardless of his age that has no signs of slowing down. “I’ll rest when I die,” he concluded. The Porta di Giobbi exhibit runs through July 16. Art exhibit takes you inside the worlds of Katonah’s Edward Giobbi Giobbi’s work has been displayed at the Smithsonian and the Whitney Museum. PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI The Porta di Giobbi exhibit will run through July 16.
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Lewisboro Library 15 Main St, South Salem, NY 10590 Please register for programs by visiting www.lewisborolibrary.org TEENS GET A TASTE OF MOROCCO On Friday, July 7 at 7 p.m., teens in middle and high school are invited to the Library to experience Morocco at “Cool for the Summer: Moroccan Mint Limonana.” Make a refreshing middle-eastern mint lemonade with fresh ingredients, and then paint a Moroccan tile. Browse some great YA titles that take place in this intriguing part of the world. AFTERNOON FILMS AT THE LIBRARY The Library’s “Monday Afternoon Film Series” continues in July with a screening of “Jerry & Marge Go Large” on July 10 at 1 p.m. Based on the true story of retiree Jerry Selbee, who discovers a mathematical loophole in the lottery and wins millions with the goal of reviving his small Michigan town. PAJAMA STORYTIME STARTS JULY 11 Beginning Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m., the Library will be hosting a “Pajama Storytime” for children of all ages. The program will repeat on Tuesday evenings through July 25. “MINUTE TO WIN IT” CHALLENGE FOR TEENS Teens in middle and high school are invited to the Library for a “Minute to Win It” game night on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Sign up with a friend or individually and find out who can get the record in a number of hilarious challenges - like who can eat Fruit by the Foot fastest with no hands! WESTCHESTER POWER PRESENTATION ON JULY 12 On Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m., the Library is hosting “Westchester Power,” an informational session to update community members on changes to their energy supply. Representatives from Westchester Power and Sustainable Westchester will be discussing the details of the upcoming contract for NYSEG rates, which starts December 1, 2023. They will present the details of the new contract, including the supplier and rates, and welcome questions the community may have on how to read their bill and energy related questions. WORKSHOP FOR ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS On Thursday, July 13 at 2 p.m., a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association will be holding a workshop at the Library on “Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior.” This workshop helps caregivers identify triggers for common behaviors associated with dementia and learn strategies for addressing these behaviors. For more details and to register, please visit the library website. ROBERT FROST POEMS OF SUMMER On Tuesday, July 18 at 7 p.m., the library is hosting “Robert Frost Poems of Summer: A Reading and Discussion.” The group will take a close look at two short poems (“Hyla Brook” and “The Oven Bird”) set in summer that illustrate Frost’s deep knowledge and probing response to our ever changing natural world. If time allows, “A Time to Talk” will also be discussed. The Library will provide copies of the poems to those who register. The discussion will be led by David Sanders, a retired Professor of English and resident of South Salem since January 2021. LIBRARY BOARD TO MEET JULY 19 The next meeting of the Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. TOWN CROSSING SEE CROSSING PAGE 5
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 5 SUMMER OPEN HOUSE Maplewood at Danbury is excited to share our beautiful community with you. Come experience our boutique style living. We offer on-site nursing, seasonally inspired dining, a robust engagement calendar, and much more. Stop by for a guided tour and take home a taste of Maplewood. Enjoy a delicious take-home dinner for two on July 18th, and take-home lunch for two on July 22nd. 22 Hospital Avenue | Danbury, Connecticut | 203.744.8444 | MaplewoodAtDanbury.com RSVP By July 16th to Jennifer Burke-James at [email protected] or call 203.744.8444. TUESDAY, JULY 18TH | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM SATURDAY, JULY 22ND | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ASK ABOUT OUR SUMMER SPECIAL! By itself, the loss of Gereghty, a trustee since 2019 and chair of two key committees, was substantial. But two other trustees, William Rifkin and Catharine Oestreicher, with a dozen years between them on the board, also retired as of June 30, meaning a far-less-experienced board would be setting KLSD policy going into the new term. That added urgency to the search for an interim trustee. The appointment will be for less than a year, until next May’s budget/ board vote, when district residents will choose someone to fill the final year of Gereghty’s term. In the immediate aftermath of Gereghty’s announcement, the board briefly considered and quickly rejected leaving the seat open or scheduling a special election, at a cost of about $30,000, to fill it for less than two years. Instead, it asked interested district residents to apply for the unpaid job, setting a deadline of Monday, June 26, for resume submissions. The next day, Tuesday evening, the board members, along with Trustee-elect Bill Swertfager, met for two hours behind closed doors in the district office to consider the candidates. Gallagher had also been invited to take part but was on vacation and could not be there. One board member, Elana Shneyer, participated via Zoom. After the meeting, in a website posting, Schiff said that “we deliberated and are on track for the new board to consider a resolution to appoint at the July 6 reorganization meeting.” “Out of respect for the new board and consideration of the applicants,” she continued, “the next step is for the new board to be in touch with applicants; shortly thereafter, the new board will inform the community regarding its intentions to appoint.” BOE FROM PAGE 1 ADULTS CAN MAKE FAIRY WANDS FOR THE GARDEN Adults are invited to craft “Garden Fairy Wands” at the Library on Thursday, July 20 at 2 p.m. Come make glass bead “fairy wands” to decorate your summer planters. VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK The library is co-hosting a “Virtual Author Talk with Jennifer Rosner” on Thursday, July 20 at 7 p.m. Jennifer will be discussing her latest book, Once We Were Home. Based on the true stories of children stolen during wartime, this heart-wrenching novel raises questions of complicity and responsibility, belonging and identity, good intentions and unforeseen consequences, as it confronts what it really means to find home. TEEN PAINT NIGHT Teens in middle and high school are invited to a “Teen Paint Night” at the Library on Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening with friends creating a whimsical mushroom painting. The Schoolhouse Theater (MIS)UNDERSTANDING MAMMY: THE HATTIE MCDANIEL STORY July 14 through 30 “A heartbreaking story of stardom and struggle in America.” Starring multi-award winner Tina Fabrique in a one woman play with music. To purchase tickets, visit www.theschool housetheater.org St John’s Episcopal Parish 82 Spring St., South Salem FOOD PANTRY Spread the word and get involved with the St. John’s Food Pantry! Distribution is every Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. John’s. A food pantry box is available in the church parking lot 24/7 for those who cannot make it to pick up on Saturday morning - please take whatever you need from the box, as it will be replenished. Katonah Village Library 26 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536 www.katonahlibrary.org SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Did you take Spanish in high School or college and wish you could practice the language again? There’s a group for you! Join on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. for Spanish Conversation Group. Register on the library’s website calendar. SIT AND KNIT AND OTHER HAND-CRAFTS Exchange pattern ideas, use your skills to help others - and most importantly - have fun! This group meets the first two Mondays of every month. However, holidays may impact. Check the website for updated times. CROSSING FROM PAGE 4 SEE CROSSING PAGE 7
PAGE 6 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER In the early afternoon of June 29, first responders were notified of the crash of a single manned aircraft at the Shrub Oak International School. The first call regarding the incident was made to the Yorktown Police Department at 12:09 p.m., according to Chief Robert Noble. The notification came from a member of the public who reported that the “small plane had crashed.” The pilot, the plane’s sole occupant, is a 66-year-old resident of Tuckahoe, NY who was flying from the Westchester County Airport in White Plains to the Orange County Airport in Montgomery, NY. The crash has been attributed to mechanical difficulties which affected the plane’s ability to maintain or gain altitude. The pilot was attempting to fly the single engine Cessna back to Westchester County Airport when the mechanical issues began, making it necessary to find a safe place to make a hard landing. He was conscious, alert, and suffered only minor injuries, according to police. The pilot’s identity has been withheld by officials at this time. Members of the Yorktown Police Department responded within minutes and recommended placing the school on lockout. A fuel leak coming from the plane resulted in Mohegan Lake Professional and Volunteer Fire Department being dispatched. Mohegan Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Empress Paramedics were also dispatched to treat the pilot. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were both notified of the plane crash. Investigators of the Yorktown Police Department verified with the Westchester County Airport and the FAA that the flight was scheduled. Investigators determined that there was “no criminality or anything suspicious” associated with the hard landing. The scene was turned over to Chief Eade and the Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters for the overall removal of the aircraft and the overseeing of the fuel leak remediation efforts. The Westchester Department of Emergency Services, Westchester County Department of Public Safety and New York State Troopers also assisted at the scene. Lifting the school lockout was suggested to the staff at the Shrub Oak International School. “It was a decent ending to what could’ve been a tragic situation,” said Town Supervisor Tom Diana. “It was a small single engine plane experiencing problems in the air and the pilot notified tower control that he was having difficulties with the aircraft and was looking for a large field to land. That field became the front field of the International School. I want to thank and acknowledge all of our first responders who arrived immediately on scene.” The pilot was transported to Westchester Medical Center for observation and treatment for his injuries. According to police, further investigation into this incident will be turned over to the NTSB and FAA. Plane makes hard landing in Westchester CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The plane had been headed for Orange County Airport. REGIONAL We Carry A Complete Line of BioGuard Pool Treatments (mis)Understanding Mammy The Hattie McDaniel Story July 14 -30 By Joan Ross Sorkin Directed by Seret Scott Starring Multi Award Winning TINA FABRIQUE Tickets at: theSchoolhouseTheater.org A Westchester Premiere! A One Woman Play with Music “...a heart-breaking story of stardom and struggle in America”
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 7 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years What steps have you taken to protect your life savings from the cost of long term care? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 NEED SOME TECH HELP? Get help with iPhones/Androids, Ebooks, Kindles, tablets, Zoom, Skype and more. Sign up for free one-on-one 30 minute tech support sessions. Tech-helper, Lucas, is a JJHS Junior, a volunteer for the Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corp and an aspiring software engineer. Call to reserve a Thursday or Saturday time. 914-232-3508. Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, offers a summer league for adults (Thursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High School main football turf field. Please visit their website to learn more and register https://clubs.bluesombrero. com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridironpartnersinc Chronic Pain Support Group Research tells us that 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, or pain that lasts most days or every day for three months or more. Of this group, 20 million experience high-impact chronic pain, or pain that interferes with basic functioning and activities of daily living. Pain is the number one reason that Americans access the health care system, and costs the nation up to $635 billion each year in medical treatments, disability payments, and lost productivity. Support groups provide a forum for those with pain to gain support and learn about ways to manage pain and progress from patient to person. This group takes place over Zoom every other week. For more information, please call Ted Bloch at 914-552-6281 or email him at [email protected]. All conversations are kept strictly confidential. Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam MONTHLY MEETING Please join us for our monthly discussion as we work to advance cross-racial and cross-cultural amity to impact the public discourse on race. Our monthly meetings feature speakers, screenings, and presentations where discussions are aimed at educating one another on who we really are. Visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/138495877899 to register for this online event. RideConnect Rideconnect has volunteers ready to help drive seniors to their medical appointments and assist with shopping. Services are free to seniors residing in Westchester and southern Putnam Counties. To request assistance call (914) 242-7433. Anyone wishing to volunteer for Rideconnect may do so by emailing Marietta Manoni at [email protected] Virtual Support Groups Support groups for women with breast and ovarian cancers have been transitioned to virtual platforms. Virtual groups are accessible to women from the comfort of their homes, regardless of where they live. All groups are open to new members as well as past participants. Advance registration is required by calling 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. Support Connection’s Peer Counselors are also available for individual counseling and assistance via phone and email. Call 800-532-4290, or submit an online request at supportconnection.org. Free Summer Music Series Wednesdays, thru July 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Cultural Arts Coalition in Brewster presents the Third Annual Brewster Summer Music Series. The series is FREE to all and will be held outdoors at the gazebo in Southeast Veterans Park, Morningthorpe & Railroad Avenues. Bring the family, lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy local bands and acoustic opening acts Wednesday evenings. There are no rain dates. Visit BrewsterMusic Festival.com for complete details and performance schedule. BY LAUREN CANAVAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lewisboro Town Supervisor Tony Gonçalves signed off on the 2022 TriTown Senior Citizen Nutrition Program at this week’s town board meeting. While the approval of operation and funds is dated to the year prior, the town will continue to run this program which currently serves 15 local residents. This Wellness in Nutrition (WIN) program–otherwise known as Meals on Wheels–is a joint agreement between the towns of North Salem, Somers, and Lewisboro. According to the Town of Somers website, residents of the three towns who are over the age of 60 are eligible for this service. There is a $3 suggested donation for each hot meal. To make a reservation, residents should call 914-232-0807. Lewisboro approves Meals on Wheels program CROSSING FROM PAGE 5
Opinion PAGE 8 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 2 TRACKS BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Katonah-Lewisboro Times or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC I was in a rehab center for two months. Every morning, at 9, it was off to the gym for physical therapy. Ahh, the memories. The gym was kind of what you’d expect, except without the backboards and baskets. It looked more like something designed for a gymnastics team. There were parallel bars, stationary bikes, weights and barbells, and steps. There were also a lot of old people in there. That was the first thing I noticed. I looked around the room and wondered what the heck I was doing there with all these very senior citizens. Then one day—this was early in the rehab process and before my prosthetic leg had arrived—I was sitting in the gym in my wheelchair waiting for my PT when I heard one of the other patients whisper while gesturing toward me and my stump, “When I’m feeling sorry for myself, I have to remember that at least I’m not like him. At least I have both my legs.” I was shocked and confused. Was I a role model, an inspiration, or just a cautionary tale? I had been wringing my hands at being placed in this rehab gym, which appeared to be heaven’s green room, with all these seniors, and meanwhile, they were looking back at me with pity. One wall in the gym was all windows, with pretty views of the courtyard. It was also a way for us shut-ins to know what the weather was like out there. One day it was rainy and stormy out—kind of gloomy. It also happened to be Monday. “Rainy days and Mondays always get me now,” remarked a patient behind me to her physical therapist, who looked to be in her mid-20s. “Do you remember that song, dear?” The PT looked puzzled. “No. It was a song?” “Oh, yes. It was very popular. Very popular. It was done by the... um. I can’t remember who sang that.” The two bandied back and forth trying to figure out who did that song until I couldn’t take it any longer. “It was the Carpenters!” I sighed loudly without looking back at them. “The bloody Carpenters.” “Oh, yes! The Carpenters!” the other patient cried with delight. The PT shrugged. “Carpenters? Huh.” Now, I was no Carpenters fan, but every sentient being walking around in the ’70s knew, “Rainy Days and Mondays.” I guess my whole point of all this is that growing old is weird. Growing old is better than the alternative, but it is still weird. Despite all my maladies (I think there is an entire chapter on me in “Grey’s Anatomy”), I don’t really feel old, which is why I was taken aback at being placed in a gym full of geezers. But I knew who The Carpenters were, which, unfortunately, is irrefutable proof that I am a card-carrying golden oldie. Further evidence of my advanced chronological progression is the rapid demise of the musical heroes of my generation—Tom Petty, Prince, David Crosby, and Eddie Van Halen, just to name a few. They are dropping like flies... movie stars and sports heroes too! Jim Brown recently passed. Over the weekend, SNY was showing a repeat of last year’s New York Mets Old-Timers Game. There were a bunch of guys from the 1986 championship team and many of them looked really fragile. But those guys are my age, so it can’t be true. But I suppose this is just how it works. Out with the old and in with the new. Those “Help, I’ve fallen and can’t get up” commercials aren’t as funny as they used to be. So, as we Baby Boomers begin to fade away, I cannot help but wonder what the generations on deck will do with their turn at bat. It seems outgoing generations and incoming generations always eye each other warily. I know my father’s generation (the “Greatest Generation”) regarded us Boomers as dirty hippies who hated America and listened to subversive music. Now, we Boomers cast a jaundiced Old and in the way Shortly after we built a beach house in Rhode Island, the Foxwoods Casino opened in nearby Connecticut. So, one warm summer evening, my husband Al and I decided to go check it out. We had always loved to play cards. There were lively poker games after holiday dinners and down at my in-laws’ beach house in the summer. We sometimes would play until the wee hours of the morning. If pennies were not readily available, my mother-in law, Mary, would go to the kitchen cupboard for a brand new bag of beans. None of us were too happy when all that she could find were navy beans, too white and small, but kidney beans were just perfect. My kids could hold their own in a poker game by age 8, and Lynn was particularly good at bluffing, which kept us all in stitches. Of course she always had to show her hand so we would be sure to know we had been tricked. Foxwoods was just beginning to catch on, and to entice people to come, they would offer many perks and did whatever they could to lure you to the tables. Back then, you could actually play blackjack for only $3 a hand. Upon entering the casino, Al and I easily found high stakes tables, but we were not true gamblers; just there to have some fun. When a seat opened at the $3 table, Al offered it to me, and then he began to wander around to find a seat for himself. The table I sat down at was not like any I had seen before, although I had only been in a couple of casinos previously. There was a two-inch wide white ring on the table, and in addition to placing their regular bet, many people were also putting a white chip on the strip just in front of them. I asked the man next to me what this was all about, and he explained that A visit to the casino MARILYN A. PELLINI MUSINGS: PAST AND PRESENT BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE PELLINI PAGE 13 SEE DUMAS PAGE 12
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PAGE 10 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIM On Sunday, June 25, the community gathered at Lewisboro Town Park to celebrate unity at Pride in the Park! The afternoon featured Drag Story Time with Cicatrix in collaboration with Lewisboro Library, a pet parade, a flag ceremony with former U.S. Congressman Mondaire Jones, music by Puppets for Hire, food trucks, and ArtsWestchester’s ArtMobile. Pride in t
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I don’t want to be the cranky old man shouting, “You kids get off my lawn!” But I do want to say that just because something is old doesn’t mean it doesn’t have value. I have a lot more to say on this subject, but I have to go. I have 11 prescriptions I need to go take. Then I need a nap. DUMAS FROM PAGE 12 Dear Dr. Linda, My daughter is going into the sixth grade. She hates to read, and has been labeled dumb and lazy by many of her teachers, even though they don’t say that in their own words. In fact, I feel they have given up on her. I don’t think she applies herself well, and I think she’s finally gotten to a point where she doesn’t even care anymore. What can I do over the summer to help her so the next school year isn’t so emotional for her? I’m afraid she’s becoming depressed. She really is very smart. -Mary Dear Mary, Every child, teen and adult wants to get an A+. Everyone wants a gold star. When it doesn’t happen, they may become depressed, sad, discouraged and give up trying. Some people react in just the opposite way. They become belligerent, angry, rude or even physically aggressive from frustration. To do well in school and get that A+ requires work. I agree with you that getting a head start over summer vacation is a good idea. THESE SUGGESTIONS FOR SUMMER SHOULD HELP YOUR DAUGHTER IMPROVE IN SIXTH GRADE: 1. See your pediatrician. Be sure that your daughter is physically healthy. Many times kids do poorly in school because they physically don’t feel well. Some kids simply need glasses. Many others are tired because they’re not sleeping enough or eating right. Your pediatrician can help you start unraveling the mystery as to why your daughter did poorly in fifth grade. 2. Look for someone such as a teacher, psychologist, counselor or tutor who can help you learn how your child learns so that she’ll be ready for sixth grade. 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When she hears these terms in class, she’ll be more engaged and feel good that she knows something about the topic. If you have time, visit Sturbridge in Massachusetts or, even better, Williamsburg in Virginia. In fact, any vacation in the U.S. is a lesson in American history. 4. Read a book together. Find out if her school has a summer reading list. If not, ask the librarian to recommend a book your daughter would enjoy. Each day read it together. If you and she don’t work well together, ask the librarian about summer reading programs she might enjoy. Many teachers could help her gain a love of reading and help her with reading difficulties she may have. They would love to work with her over the summer. Look around. 5. Be sure your daughter has plenty of off time to enjoy what she loves to do and can relax. If the depression or sadness doesn’t improve over the summer, talk to your pediatrician about it. 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