North Salem News 10.07.21

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Comedy legends to raise funds for Schoolhouse Theater

Alan Arkin and Robert Klein to perform for exclusive audience on Zoom Oct. 9

BY CAROL REIF PHOTO COURTESY OF SHAREALIKE PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT KLEIN return to the 99-seat venue.
STAFF WRITER (Meanwhile, the nonpro t is actively
Alan Arkin Robert Klein
e third time’s the charm. raising funds through bene t performanc-
e Schoolhouse eater’s attempt to harmonica during the interlude. While the town of North Salem is now es, ticket sales, donations, and grants.)
put on a virtual rendition of Neil Simon’s Lewis and e Pandemic Players have in the process of buying the circa-1925
“ e Sunshine Boys” featuring acclaimed former school from the heirs of late owner Sadly, the August bene t for the iconic
actors Alan Arkin and Robert Klein was put on hundreds of virtual readings and and founder Leandra “Lee” Pope, Lewis playhouse had to be postponed when an
thwarted this June when the late play- plays since the pandemic shuttered their is hopeful that the troupe will be able to unexpected medical issue forced Arkin to
wright’s estate decided that none of his home in Croton Falls last year. bow out.
works could take place on Zoom.
Undaunted, the two supporters of Arkin, a former Chappaqua resident,
Westchester’s oldest professional theater now lives in California. Klein, who has
put their heads together with its artistic homes in Westchester and New York
director, Bram Lewis, and came up with City, has performed several times at e
Plan B. Schoolhouse eater.
ey would instead perform two of Ar-
kin’s comedic one-act plays: “ e Amazing Although they share part of an origin
Randi” and “Virtual Reality” in August. story via the Chicago improv troupe e
Funny guy Klein – whose famous paro- Second City and are admirers of each oth-
dy of an amped-up blues musician, aka the er’s work, the two men have never actually
“I Can’t Stop My Leg” bit, helped launch trod the boards together.
“Saturday Night Live” – was also to play
And now – ngers crossed – Arkin and
Klein are going to happily do that in cy-
berspace on Saturday, Oct. 9.

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Public comment policy clarified

School board president apologizes for previous rules breach

BY CAROL REIF sonal responsibility last week for Saying the board is sincere in forbidding the discussion of par- ing where the parent of a high
STAFF WRITER unintentionally allowing a breach its mission of becoming “more ticular students, teachers or sta school student had alleged that
of the board’s public comment responsive,” Deb D’Agostino members. there was a “lack of professional
e North Salem Board of rules that rattled the local teach- apologized Sept. 29 for “losing
Education’s president took per- ers association. sight” of a long-standing policy She was referring to an inci- SEE COMMENT PAGE 4
dent at the board’s Sept. 9 meet-

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NORTH SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board appoints new head of business administration

Barbara Briganti is retiring from the position

BY CAROL REIF He said Friday, Oct. 1, that Eric Stark ally took the permanent posi- and has been a member of
STAFF WRITER he’s “very excited” about mak- tion. its Board of Governors since
ing the move. had been the superintendent 2011. He serves on its execu-
e North Salem Central of the Oneida City School Prior to joining the Carmel tive and planning and devel-
School District has a new as- “It’s not often that positions District for four years, eventu- CSD, Stark was an assistant opment committees and had
sistant superintendent for busi- in school districts with great vice president of the New York sat on the Board of Directors
ness administration. reputations like North Salem’s City-based Wafra Investment of both Scholar Reinsurance
come about,” Stark explained, Advisory Group. and Scholar Associates.
The Board of Education adding that he feels “truly
unanimously appointed Eric honored that they picked me He has a bachelor’s degree He has also served on the
Stark to the position at its to fill the very big shoes of from Brandeis University and executive committee of the
meeting on Wednesday, Sept. Barbara Brigante.” a master’s of business admin- Lower Hudson Association of
29. istration from Baruch College. School Business Officials.
The former investment
Stark, who starts his new job banker had previously taught Stark also has two post Stark lives in Redding,
on Monday, Nov. 1, is current- economics and history at Car- master’s certificates, one for Conn., with his wife, Kate,
ly the assistant superintendent mel High School. secondary teaching from Pace and their sons, Jake, who will
for business with the Carmel University and the other from graduate from college in De-
Central School District. Stark served briefly as in- SUNY New Paltz in school cember, and Tyler, a sixth-
terim superintendent last year administration and school grader; daughter, Alexa, a
He has held that position after the unexpected resigna- business. ninth-grader; and the family
for more than 14 years. tion of Carmel schools chief pooch, a Weimaraner named
Andy Irving. Stark is a past president of Shamrock.
Stark will step in for Bar- the New York Schools Insur-
bara Briganti, who is retiring. Mary-Margaret Zehr, who ance Reciprocal (NYSIR)

Town is going green with bulbs on display

Trade in old bulbs for LED ones; da odil bulbs also on sale

BY CAROL REIF It promotes socially respon- 800; lifetime, 25,000 hours. E-Waste Drop-off
STAFF WRITER sible, environmentally sound
and economically viable solu- ANOTHER KIND OF 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16
Bulbs that glow and bulbs tions through collaboration. BULB 274 Titicus Road
that grow.
According to the bulb swap The North Salem Improve- Lightbulb Swap
Two community organiza- organizers, lighting accounts ment Society has ordered
tions are aiming to brighten for 15 percent or more of a 3,000 daffodil bulbs and is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16
up North Salem homes with home’s overall energy bill. selling them with the hopes of 266 Titicus Road
energy-efficient lighting and beautifying the town.
the town’s roadsides with Using LED lights can cut Daffodil bulb sale
thousands of beautiful daffo- that expense in half and re- The goal is to plant 1,000
dils. duce carbon footprints. LEDs along local roads. If folks do To order, email northsalemimprovementsociety@gmail.
also don’t have to be replaced the planting themselves, they com
Throw e-waste disposal and as often as incandescent bulbs can get 20 bonus bulbs for ev-
litter cleanup efforts into the do. ery 100 they buy. The maxi- Town-wide litter pickup
mix and you’ve got a really mum number of free bulbs is
“green” start to the fall season. ENERGY STAR-qualified 50. Pick up orange bags at E-Waste Drop-off
LEDs use 70 percent to 90
On Saturday, Oct. 16, town percent less energy than con- There are six varieties avail- fered is good for naturalizing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
residents will be able to trade ventional bulbs and last up to able.
six of their old-fashioned in- 25 times longer. Switching or planting in bouquets. The bin will be located at
candescent lightbulbs for out just six of a home’s most- • Fortissimo - Large cupped;
LED versions. used light bulbs from incan- blooms mid-spring; 17 inches. To order, send an email to 274 Titicus Road behind the
descent to LED can save up to
The swap is set for 10 a.m. $918 over the life of the LED • King Alfred - Trumpet; northsalemimprovementsoci- town building department of-
to 2 p.m. at North Salem bulbs, including bulb replace- blooms early to mid-spring;
Town Hall, 266 Titicus Road. ment cost, the groups said. 14 inches. [email protected]. fices (Lobdell Store).

The event is being co-spon- Incandescent and LED • Salome - Large cupped; The bulbs will arrive at the They can pick up orange
sored by the Climate Smart bulbs can both be tossed in blooms early to mid-spring;
Community Leadership Com- the regular trash. Compact 16 inches. optimum planting time for the bags for the town-wide litter
mittee and the North Salem fluorescent light bulbs can’t.
Improvement Society. • Mount Hood - Large region. cleanup at the same time. Re-
Folks can bring six of their cupped trumpet; blooms mid-
New York State Electric old CFLs to the swap for spring; 14-16 inches. Questions can be directed freshments will be available.
& Gas donated 1,200 LED proper disposal.
bulbs to the effort. Sustainable • Cornish King - Trumpet; to Cynthia Curtis. Call or text More bags for extended
Westchester will be on hand Yearly operating cost of an blooms mid-spring; 16 inches.
to answer questions about its incandescent bulb is $13.14; her at 914-274-7206. pick-ups will be available.
Community Solar and Com- energy usage is 60w; bright- • Barrett Browning - Small
munity Choice Aggregations ness (lumens) 800; lifetime, cupped; blooms early to mid- Call or text Curtis at 914-
programs. 750 hours. spring; 16 inches.
E WASTE AND LITTER 274-7206, or email northsale-
Sustainable Westchester is a An LED costs $1.97 to op- Daffodils are deer resistant,
nonprofit consortium of local erate over a year; energy us- a good thing in rural North PICKUP mimprovementsociety@gmail.
governments in Westchester. age is 9w; brightness (lumens) Salem. They can be planted in
full sun or half sun/half shade. Ecologically minded resi- com.

The selection of showy and dents can also drop off their e- To find out more about what
excellent cut flowers being of-
waste – aka old and/or defunct to do with unwanted items and

electronic products such as waste materials, visit northsa-

computers, televisions, VCRs, lemimprovementsociety.info

stereos, copiers, and fax ma- and click on the “Reduce Re-

chines – on Saturday, Oct. 16, use Recycle” button.

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COMMENT are “con dential” and “not ap- while they speak. It’s so they can appear to bear a grudge.” munication – through meetings

FROM PAGE 1 propriate for comment,” she had “try to do better and follow up,” e board’s response to that and letters – have fallen short,

said. she explained. community outrage in July Savarese claimed.

behavior and communication is- Laying out the ground rules Savarese also brought up the raised “more concerns, as prom- “Unfortunately, those meet-

sues” with a certain teacher and for speaking at meetings, she subject of the board’s July 1 ises of special favors called into ings have been discontinued at

administrators. said folks will be asked to state meeting at which several parents question a fair and equitable in- your direction, and the letters we

Raising general concerns their names and the town where and students had spoken in sup- terview process for candidates,” have sent to the board have been

wasn’t the problem. Where the they live. Comments have to be port of a former school board Savarese said. unanswered.”

parent overstepped was naming directed to the board president. trustee who had not been reap- “ at situation was resolved Savarese said the union was

that teacher and those admin- Each meeting will have two pointed as a JV soccer coach be- only when our member with- told that was because of “ongo-

istrators, Teachers Association 30-minute public-comment sec- cause an incoming teacher had drew their candidacy — costing ing contract negotiations.”

President Jim Savarese said in a tions. e rst, for comments on expressed interest in the job. themselves a career opportu- Teachers currently have no

prepared statement on Sept. 29. agenda items, and the second, e district’s position was nity and signi cant earnings,” he new contract or response to any

He pointed out that the board for general concerns. that labor law required it to hire added. of the letters, he said, adding:

had reiterated the public com- Everyone gets three min- union before non-union mem- e association told board “We’d ask that here – again –

ment rules at the very beginning utes to talk. Because the board bers. members that it understood “the you do better.”

of that meeting and yet had still is meeting to conduct business, e pro-Andy Pelosi cam- thankless nature” of their posi- Summing up the situation,

allowed “a speaker to continue there is no time for “back and paign raised allegations of poli- tions as volunteers. Savarese said the union and the

disparaging remarks after nam- forth,” however if members of tics, which were soundly denied It also lamented “as you likely board as partners are “corner-

ing a particular teacher and ad- the public still have questions or by the schools superintendent. do, the polarized nature of so- stones to a successful education-

ministrators.” something else they need to say, e teacher eventually with- ciety and level of discourse that al program for our community.”

D’Agostino had opened the they can contact the board via drew from candidacy and Pelosi has caused Board of Education e Executive Committee

board’s rst public meeting of email. was appointed. meetings throughout the coun- and members of the teachers as-

the 2021-2022 school year by e “primary goal” of pub- According to Savarese, the try to become battlegrounds.” sociation “remain committed to

announcing that it had discussed lic comment is to gather in- July 1 and Sept. 9 public com- It asked trustees to “do better doing our part,” he added.

its public comment policy in formation so the board can ments resulted in members of to avoid abetting that practice Calling the association’s stance

depth over the summer. be as “responsive” as possible, the teachers association coming here in our district.” “very gracious,” D’Agostino

Subjects such as litigation, D’Agostino said. “under attack” or facing “scrutiny No one’s trying to shut down promised that naming particular

negotiations, and/or speci c stu- at’s why the public will see from community members who public discourse, the statement students, teachers, sta or ad-

dents, teachers or sta members board members scribbling notes have been misinformed or who emphasized. ministrators during public com-

“We remain committed to ment will not happen again on

transparency and open commu- her watch.

How to Decide When Memory Care Is Right for Your Loved One nication as essential elements to She said later that she was
a positive school environment,” very sorry that the board policy

When Residential Memory Care Is Best the point where they are becoming very it said, expressing “gratitude” to seemed to have gotten lost in
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Today, there are an increasing number of paranoia and wandering)? and communication with us.” that she was trying to correct the
Americans who are doing their best to take “faux pas.”
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COMEDY Academy Award for Best Actor thing for Bram. I’m happy to be considering he stepped in for him that “ e Schoolhouse eater has
FROM PAGE 1
for his roles in “ e Russians are doing something for the theater. when he left e Second City. been hit tremendously hard as ev-

Coming, e Russians are Com- I’m happy to be working with Although he’s never acted with erything has been by the pandemic.

Character actor, director and ing” and “ e Heart is a Lonely Robert and my friend Jon,”he said. Arkin, they seem like an improv It’s a wonderful little place.”

friend Jon Richards will narrate Hunter.” Now 87, Arkin may be thinking team in spirit. For the community to lose

the stage directions. Arkin most recently acted in about slowing down a bit. Klein told a reporter last week “something like that would be re-

“ e Amazing Randi” was Net ix’s “ e Kominsky Method” “I’m pretty much out of the that he had joked in a text to Ar- ally terrible.”

based on the late James Randi, a opposite Michael Douglas. He left game.I don’t like learning lines any kin that he wanted to be elected Zooming a performance is un-

Canadian-American stage magi- the Golden Globe-winning series more. I don’t like dragging myself the equity deputy for the bene t. usual but doable, Klein said.

cian turned professional skeptic after two seasons. around the world. I’m happy to be “I say we go on strike immedi- “ e only thing that bothers me

and debunker of paranormal and Arkin shrugged o the sugges- home and watching other people’s ately for bigger winnebagos (motor is the technical (stu ).I’ve been on

pseudoscienti c claims. tion that he was going above and movies,” he explained. homes).You know how actors want lots of Zooming.I went to a Zoom

“Virtual Reality” came out of beyond by lending e School- Klein, one of Rolling Stone their trailers.So he texts me back: ‘I funeral for crying out loud. It’s the

an evening of one-act plays rst house eater folks a hand. magazine’s Top Stand Up Co- don’t wanna win a bagel, I just had technical thing. In the middle,

put on in 1998 o -Broadway by “Somebody asked me if I want- medians of All Time, had sev- a bialy for breakfast. So I sent back somebody yells out ‘Am I on!?’”

Arkin and comedian and actor ed to do a bene t with Rob (Klein) eral comedy albums in the 1970s. ‘Winning a bagel is important. Be- Acting in cyberspace “is a little

Elaine May. e absurdist comedy and I said ‘Sure,’”he said last week. Also a singer, he was nominated cause if you can get a good bagel like radio because you’re really

addresses the way power games Saying that the pandemic has for a Tony Award for Best Actor out there (California), then you’re a reading. You don’t have to worry

shape social interactions. kept the live theater world “pretty in a Musical for “ ey’re Playing better man than I am.’” about fouling up your lines.”

e bene t reading starts at 3 much under wraps,” Arkin was Our Song.” e Bronx native also “Anyway, I’ve never seen him No one’s going to ub anything,

p.m. on Zoom and can be watched “happy to have something to do won an Obie and the Outer Crit- give a bad performance. He’s just Klein added. “You know this guy

on any device – phone, tablet, that has some meaning for some- ics Circle Award for Outstand- a magni cent talent, always was,” (Arkin) was doing “ e Komin-

computer or TV. body.” ing Performance in “ e Sisters Klein said. sky Method” until last year. He

Ticket holders will be sent a link Asked if he’d ever performed on Rosensweig.” Arkin called Klein’s remarks wanted out; he had enough of it.

and can watch during, or any time Zoom, he joked: “If I did, I don’t e graduate of e Second “very sweet,” adding: “He’s an So he’s got his marbles; I’ve got my

after, the livestream event. remember. I don’t think I have.” City has hosted “Saturday Night enormously talented actor himself.” marbles.”

e audience will get the chance Not being in a physical space Live” twice; starred in HBO’s rst Referring to Arkin’s having to e pandemic’s restraints have

to virtually chat with the actors af- with the other actors and an audi- stand-up comedy special; has ap- pull out in August, Klein said: only increased interest in culture,

terwards. ence is going to be weird but “it’s peared on “ e Tonight Show” “You know the thing that upset Klein said, adding: “I think there’s

Tickets are $25 (friend), $50 better than nothing,” Arkin said, more than 90 times; and once had him most … it’s amazing, talk a tremendous desire to see stu .”

(supporter) and $100 (patron) admitting that he’ll “miss hearing his own late-night talk show. about being a trooper … is that Like Arkin, Klein was thrilled

and can be purchased at www. the laughs.” Klein has also appeared in nu- he felt he let everybody down. You to be contributing to the survival

musae.me. When asked if he considered merous feature lms. know, the show must go on. And of e Schoolhouse eater.

Arkin, whose lm career spans himself basically a dramatic actor In 2018, he was cast as the char- I said, the last time I looked you “It’s a great cause. Bram is a ter-

seven decades, moves with ease or a comedian, Arkin quipped: “I acter Grace Adler’s father in the weren’t Ethel Merman (of there’s ri c person. So we want it (the

between comedy and drama. consider myself a sous chef.” (He revival of the TV comedy series “No Business Like Show Busi- bene t) to be a big success.”

e Brooklyn-born playwright, does the food prep work and his “Will and Grace.” ness” fame). You know, your heart

author, screenwriter and direc- wife does the cooking at home.) He replaced Arkin, which is must go on.” For more information, visit www.

tor was twice nominated for the “I’m happy to be doing some- somewhat of a déjà vu moment Klein said it’s important to know theschoolhousetheater.org.

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Happily
Ever
After

A 1,767-pound pumpkin Keep moving across

walks into a bar... the dance oor

Because we wanted to see what farm e gaiety carried on, a duo made Back in the 70s, the Water Wheel man Tank across the dance oor at our
Inn in Ardsley was considered table? I was pointing to Dad. He wasn’t
produce stands would have looked melli uous music under the gazebo, and “Westchester’s most gracious tall, but he was built solid and we did

like if we had moved to Chernobyl, then a ceremonious o cial announced

we attended the Pumpkin Weigh-O in that it was time to declare the winner. e supper club.” call him our Sherman

Ridge eld, Conn., last runners-up were named, One Saturday Tank.

Saturday. and in the event that the evening, Bud and I WHAT WAS “If he sees you
were celebrating our I THINKING? confronting that idiot,
ere, the huge be- MAN largest pumpkin could anniversary there with RUTHANN he’ll be across the
Mom, Dad, sister Roe SCHEFFER dance oor in a shot
hemoth giganto-gourds OVERBOARD not ful ll its duties, I and hubby Joe. just itching to add his

were sitting in a row RICK assume one of those

waiting to be measured, MELÉN would be pressed into

to see which would action. At last the mo- We were together two cents to this mess.

claim the title of most ment came, and lifted enjoying an evening We can’t have that

pumped-up pumpkin. I onto the scale with of ne food, music happen!”

had no idea that Ridge- a backhoe and block from a live band and plenty of dancing Bud stopped in his tracks, put his arm

eld was known for giant pumpkins; I was and tackle, the largest pumpkin weighed in a fairy tale setting. At one point, the around my waist and danced us out of

scanning the elds for giant ridges instead. in at 1767 pounds of exciting, dynamic, band started playing one of our favor- the battle zone.

A festive atmosphere surrounded un-kinetic energy. I had a growing list of ite songs and Bud swept me on to the “You’re right, honey. I know Dad

the proceedings, and there were vendor questions, like how do you know when a dance oor. He was a wonderful dancer, would have been getting in that guy’s

booths, food stands and children’s activi- 1767-pound pumpkin is nished grow- so smooth and graceful—he made me face; no one insults his family. ”

ties. We brought Gidget, the cutest dog ing? And where does a pumpkin like that look like Ginger Rogers to his Fred On the way home we nally told Dad

in the world with us, and she wanted to go after the last scale reading has been Astaire. and Mom about our encounter.

check out the petting zoo. ere she could recorded? e dance oor was crowded and the “Why didn’t you tell me,” demanded

have served either as a petter or pet- You could make about three thousand surrounding tables were lled to capac- Dad. “I would have given him a thing or

tee. She was fascinated by the goats and pies out of it, but don’t expect your friends ity. As we spun around, my derriere two to think about!”

couldn’t fathom that these animals are the to take your calls after the rst week. I brushed the arm of a gentleman who “And I’d have been right behind Dad,”

Greatest Of All Time. No argument from guess you could refurbish it into a carriage was turned around in his seat, facing the Joe angrily said.

me, nor did they even look capable of the like in “Cinderella,” but you’d better park dance oor with his elbow on top of the “ at’s exactly why we didn’t say any-

easiest goat yoga pose, whereas Gidget it out in front of the Ferrari stretch limo chair. thing to you,” I answered,. “You would

does “downward dog” all the time except if when you arrive at the ball so the hand- “Now that was a pleasant surprise, have been in the thick of it!”

we say the word, “down.” some prince can’t see that, and be sure and come on back, sweetie,” he slurred. It In the early 2000s, the Water Wheel

ere were some other awards leading dress to impress. If you’re wearing glass was obvious he had been drinking; his Inn property was sold to a developer

up to the big event. ere was one for the slippers, he’s going to see right through wife tried to quiet him. Unluckily for and the last I heard was that a ordable

“Prettiest Pumpkin” (I’m not kidding ac- them to that Band-Aid on your foot. the man, Bud had heard the comment housing is now on that site. We enjoyed

tually), for instance. I don’t usually get too I guess that beached whale will end up and was already heading back to that going to the supper club many times.

excited about winter squash, but I thought in my garage, along with everything else table. is special and cherished experience

this particular one WAS kind of sexy, and that I can’t gure out what to do with, like “I’m going to have a few words with will always live on in my memory. If

I couldn’t help thinking that the feeling the hot tub motor I’ve been saving, either that jerk. He can’t insult you like that cooler heads hadn’t prevailed, the Sher-

was mutual. If there was a “Miss Conge- because it does work or because it doesn’t, and get away with it,” exploded a usually man Tank would have tried to take care

niality” prize, I didn’t hear anything about I can’t remember which. Every morning quiet and mild-mannered Bud. of the situation in his “own way.” But

it, and the “Best Supporting Pumpkin in I nd an excuse to be out of the house I grabbed his arm and pulled him wisely, we didn’t let him know until we

a Musical or Comedy” award must have SEE MELEN PAGE 9 back: “Just keep moving across the were on the way home. He could vocally
been handed out before I got there.
dance oor! Do you see that 5’ 7” Sher- blast away in the car—no harm done!

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My Happy Place? MELEN

JUST the pandemic Fun Facts laxed; the Feast FROM PAGE 8
JO ANN prohibited the makes me feel
Feast from taking like I’m going when my wife wakes up to corner me and
JO ANN place last year, we home. So ask me what I’m going to do with that
FRANCELLA damn pumpkin. I know in my heart that
were excited to eat by Jo Ann many of our each time I glance over at it, it will have
About a year ago, I wrote a piece some authentic family mem- moved closer to the stairs, until one day,
called,“My Happy Place.”  when I wake up with a start in my bed
At the time, I was referring Italian food. The first Feast of San Gennaro was bers are gone in a cold sweat, there it would be, it’s
to Montauk, and if I’m being honest, it When we were Sept. 26, 1926, and lasted for only one and the people eye-less face looming over me. Far from
is still my Happy Place. Ken and I have rst married, we day. The Feast now lasts 11 days along who make the being frightened, I’m ecstatic, because
been going there for the last 45-plus the streets of Little Italy in New York City. pastas, pizzas, I’ve been ne-tuning my Rod Serling
years, mostly to the same hotel. We have would go to the sausage and impression all my life for just this mo-
brought friends and family with us on Feast on a Friday ment.
occasion, but we are happiest when it
is just our immediate family. When we or Saturday night peppers, the e last thing I want to do is fat-
vacation, it is truly to unwind, unplug shame a defenseless pumpkin, but this is
and de-stress. Swimming, walking on the and get swept up zeppole and the end of the column so it actually will
beach and res on the sand at night are all be the last thing I do. at huge pumpkin is
we need. in the excitement the pastries basically a vegetable at this point. To call it
a squash is the understatement of the year
My younger sister once said to of being in the middle of hundreds of feel like my own family.  is is exactly if you happen to be underneath it.
me,“You’re the most boring person I
know. Why don’t you go somewhere people. Now, a stroll along the streets of how it was when I was a kid. Someone In America, anything that’s worth do-
else on vacation?” I told her that we ing is worth overdoing. Bigger is always
found somewhere we love and makes Little Italy on a weekday afternoon and was always making delicious food day and better and loudest usually gets the most
us happy. What I didn’t say was that she attention. We are not a nation known for
must have forgotten about the nineteen stopping by all the food vendors to see night. Let’s face it, we really only eat like subtlety. If people can get this excited
countries I’ve visited over the last 20 about a huge pumpkin, what is the future
years. But, I digress… who has the best looking sausage and this at the Feast or the holidays.” of small claims court, or the compact car,
or the mini-skirt, or Tiny Tim, or all the
Last week Ken and I were like two peppers for Ken and the freshest and “So now you have two Happy Places.” good things that used to come in small
kids as we drove into the city to walk packages? I’m not sure. Even though we
around the Feast of San Gennaro. Since hottest zeppole for me is more to our “Yep, except that we’re going to exchanged numbers, I don’t think I’ll be
calling the “Prettiest Pumpkin.” I guess
liking. Ken did indeed nd his perfect Vermont in a few weeks to see the trees I still like a pumpkin that leaves a little
more to the imagination.
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lemon ice, and it was delicious. de nitely going to make that one of my

Driving home full and exhausted from Happy Places too.”

walking around the city, I said,“I had As we arrived home and pulled into

such a great day.  at really is my Happy our driveway I realized that each of these

Place.” special places may make me happy, but

“Really?”asked Ken. “I thought Mon- the one constant is that Ken is always

tauk was your Happy Place.” with me sharing the experience. Could it

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Celebrating October

STRONG French into English. He also Miss Weather led the danc- the great children’s books about 7. Which month in the
LEARNING wrote the lyrics for more than ing, autumn. Whatever you choose Southern Hemisphere is simi-
200 songs set to music by Ste- to do, talk to your children lar to October in the Northern
DR. LINDA phen Foster. Many remember Professor Wind the band. about how their ve senses Hemisphere?
SILBERT learning his songs in elementa- e Chestnuts came in yel- help them to experience and
ry school. He is known as “the enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes, 8. On what date is Columbus
Dear Dr. Linda, father of American music.” low, smells and textures of autumn, Day observed?
I teach fourth grade and e Oaks in crimson dressed; especially of October
If you’re older than 60, which e lovely Misses Maple 9. e birthday of the Statue
begin every month with a little songs do you remember? If Also, if you want to have fun of Liberty is on October ___.
something about that month. you’re between 40 and 60, In scarlet looked their best; playing an October trivia game,
A colleague of mine told me which songs do you remem- All balanced to their part- here’s your chance. 10. What famous holiday is
that you had a poem about Oc- ber? If you’re younger than 40, ners, on October 31?
tober in one of your columns which songs do you know? And gaily uttered by; HOW MANY FUN FACTS
that she loved, but her husband DO YOU KNOW ABOUT 11. October 18 is National
threw out the paper before she Oh, Susannah e sight was like a rainbow OCTOBER? _______ ______ Day, to
could cut it out. Would you, Camptown Races New fallen from the sky. honor cakes that are made in
by any chance, be able to email Swanee River 1. Who wrote the poem, little cup shapes and are not
me the poem? I’m sorry that I My Old Kentucky Home en, in the rustic hollow, October’s Party? vanilla.
don’t have the name of it. Jeanie with the Light Brown At hide-and-seek they
Hair played, 2. October in Spanish is 12. October in Italian is
-Lynn Beautiful Dreamer _________. _______.
Dear Lynn, Here’s the poem “October’s e party closed at sundown,
Party.” If you’re a teacher, go And everybody stayed. 3. October 4 is Nation- Answers: 1) George Coo-
I’ll not only email the poem online for downloadable les- Professor Wind played al_______ Day, a day to talk per; 2) Octubre; 3) Diversity;
to you, but I’ll share your email sons to use with the poem. louder; about the di erences among 4) Teacher; 5) Bullying Preven-
with our readers. October’s Party people, including race or ethnic- tion; 6) Fire Prevention—it
By: George Cooper ey ew along the ground; ity, age, disabilities, language, commemorates the Great
“October’s Party” is written October gave a party; And then the party ended culture, appearance, or religion. Chicago Fire of 1871; 7) April;
by George Cooper who lived in In jolly “hands around.” 8) October 12; 9) October 28;
New York City from 1840 to e leaves by hundreds While you’re at it, whether 4. October 5 is World 10) Halloween; 11) Chocolate
1927 and was well known for came... you’re an elementary school Day, a day to honor teachers. Cupcake; 12) Ottobre
translating lyrics from musi- teacher, a parent, aunt, uncle
cal works written in a variety e Chestnuts, Oaks, and or grandparent with children 5. October 7 is World ______ Happy October,
of languages such as German, Maples, between 4 and 14, take advan- _____ Day, a day to have a -Dr. Linda
Russian, Italian, Spanish and tage of October and go apple discussion about bullies and the
And leaves of every name. picking, go on a hayride, carve people they bully. If you have a question to ask
e Sunshine spread a a pumpkin together or make Dr. Linda, about your child
pumpkin pie together. Intro- 6. e week of October 6-12 or a school related situation,
carpet, duce children to the sun owers is _______ _____ week, when she can be reached at Linda@
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The Tigers gather before taking on Arlington
ROUNDUP B on Sept. 25.
Sophmore Katie Murtagh kicks the ball
FROM PAGE 12 upfield.
Anna Behler races past the Arlington
GIRLS SOCCER Sophmore Lili Valletta battles for possession. defense.
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Cassie Pelosi led the of-

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Thursday, Sept. 30
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