VOL. 13 NO. 8 THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 LEGAL NOTICES 28 LEISURE 27 OBITUARIES 8 OPINION 10 SPORTS 23 Harlem Wizards Game pg 3 SEF Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. e Somers Volunteer Fire Department recently swore in ve new probationary members. Issued their basic equipment and guidebooks on Tuesday, May 16, were: Victor Cabrera, Patricia Cabrera, James Burns, Jennifer Acocella, and Eric Amcente. e SVFD is looking for volunteers. Applications can be made through its website, www.somersvfd.com Welcome aboard! PHOTO COURTESY OF SVFD BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR On May 16, residents came out to cast their ballots to help shape the future of the Somers Central School District. Elected to three-year terms on the Board of Education were Dominick DeMartino, receiving 1828 votes, and Patrick Varbero, who garnered 1770 votes. Also on the ballot were omasine Mastrantoni (1616 votes) and Daryl Mundis (1576 votes.) Voters also approved the district’s $106,228,824 budget by a measure of 2126 to 1322. In addition, voters also passed the proposition that will allow the district to use $7 million from its Capital Reserve Fund for athletic facility upgrades and other school repairs by a tally of 2156 to 1288. In response to being the election’s top vote-getter, DeMartino o ered thanks to his supporters and looked to the future of what he hopes to accomplish within the district. “I would like to thank the entire community for coming out to vote,” said DeMartino. “Pat and I had a great team of people helping and supporting us throughout the process. We had one of the biggest voter turnouts ever, which is a testament to the quality of candidates that stepped up to run. omasine and Daryl brought in a large amount of votes as well and should be very proud of their strong showing. It is great to see so many people energized and getting involved. Hopefully we can all work together and get Somers Schools ranked in the top 10 in Westchester County. I think with all our di erences, this is one goal we can all come together on.” Patrick Varbero also expressed his gratitude for voter’s support in electing him. “I would like thank the entire community for coming out to vote this past Tuesday,” he explained. “It is an absolute honor and privilege to be elected to the Somers Central School District DeMartino, Varbero elected to Board of Ed Voters approve district budget, facility upgrade proposition SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SEE ELECTION PAGE 5 Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. Welcome SellYour Home for TOP DOLLAR with Somers’ Real Estate Specialist Visit: SomersHouseValues.com or Email: [email protected] Michael Trinchitella Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker FREE Home Evaluation Anytime — No Cost or Obligation Call 914.243.3051 SomersHouseValues.com CLASSIC REALTY
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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 On May 12, the Somers Education Foundation brought the Harlem Wizards to town for an evening of tricks, hoops, and alley oops! Held at Somers High School, the SEF proudly presented the Harlem Wizards game for the 24th year in support of the organization’s goal of raising money for student and teacher projects not funded through the district’s budget. As of January 2023, SEF has passed the $1.6 million mark in scholarships and grants awarded! PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOMERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION Off to see the Wizards! THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com Remembering all those who made the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day
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Donate your gently used children’s books at Genesis Jewelers of Yorktown, located at 32 Triangle Center in Yorktown Heights. e 914 Cares Literacy Library provides books to families and school districts in under resourced communities in Westchester County. Every family and every classroom in Westchester deserve to have a su - cient supply of age-appropriate books to foster literacy, learning, and a love of reading. All books distributed are in good, clean condition and inspected by 914 Cares for age-appropriateness. e goal is to collect 1,000 books! The Fabric of Our Community Monday thru Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through June 30 Hosted by Coldwell Banker Realty, featuring an exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Located at e Bailey House, 338 Route 202 in Somers. Somers Education Foundation www.sefny.org GOLF OUTING Monday, June 12, at 11 a.m. Returning for the 22nd time! To be held at Anglebrook Golf Club Somers Recreation Department 914-232-8441 [email protected] SPRING PROGRAMS Registration now open! Visit www.somersny.com, then click on “Parks & Recreation” and scroll down to “Program Registration Site.” Available programs are in the green tab. DAY CAMP REGISTRATION O¤ ering a variety of fun ¥ lled activities, sports, group games, arts and crafts, performers and special theme days. ere is also a NEW on-site in§ atable waterslide! e camp fee includes all programs, themed days and entertainment. Grades: Entering Kindergarten - 8th in Sept. 2023 Camp Dates: 6/26 - 8/4 No Camp 7/3 & 7/4 Camp Fee: $850.00 For the entire 6 weeks DAY CAMP POSITIONS AVAILABLE First Aid Supervisor, Counselor. To be a camp counselor applicants need to be at least 16 years old by the start of camp, 6/26. Applicants available to work the entire 6 weeks of camp, Mon.-Fri. 6/26-8/4, will be given preference. To apply, visit www.somersny.com. If you have any questions, please call the Recreation Department at (914) 232-8442 Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, o¤ ers a summer league for adults ( ursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High main football turf ¥ eld. Please SEE TRUNK PAGE 5
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 5 Board of Education,” Varbero continued. “I would like to congratulate Daryl and omasine for running a great and competitive campaign. A big thank you to all of my supporters and the team of amazing friends and family that helped make this all possible. Your overwhelming show of support is greatly appreciated. I will make it my mission to see that our children receive the very best education possible. Further, I will work to bring back the proper lines of communication between our great community and the BOE. I have full condence that the new board will be able to collaborate as a team to ensure that our children’s education, safety and inclusion remain a top priority. ank you again for all of your support and I look forward to working for you, the people who make up this great community.” e Board of Education will meet next on Tuesday, May 30, in the SMS Library at 7 p.m. ELECTION FROM PAGE 1 visit their website to learn more and register https:/clubs.bluesombrero.com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridiron partnersinc The Somers Library Please register using the online calendar at www.somerslibrary.org to have access to online meetings. If virtual, you will receive an invitation prior to the start of the program. Programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through patrons’ generous contributions. NATURAL SOLUTIONS TO ELIMINATE PAIN Saturday, June 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Are you experiencing pain? You are not alone. Dr Edward Markowitz, D.C., CFMP, will discuss the following topics: Spinal Disc decompression, Acupuncture, erapeutic massage, Anti-inammatory diet, and Postural correction, as well as nutritional, exercise and lifestyle advice to help reduce pain and inammation without medication or surgery. Presenter: Dr. Edward Markowitz of Advanced Wellness and Injury Center has utilized a unique combination of customized nutrition, electrical acupuncture and hands on therapy to successfully help thousands of patients with their health issues, and has lectured extensively on natural solutions to health problems for more than 35 years. TEENS AND ADULTS: CREATE BEADED EARRINGS Thursday, June 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Can’t make it at 4:30 p.m.? Join in anytime up until 6 p.m.! Come to the Somers Library to make your own beaded earrings and make additional pairs to donate. For example, for every pair of earrings you make for yourself, you will also make the same amount to be donated to a local women’s shelter. is free program is intended for adults, teens & tweens in 6 grade & up. (Since this workshop benets a women’s shelter, it could be considered for community service hours.) HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN AND BODY Friday, June 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. ese may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. is workshop covers four areas associated with healthy aging: Cognitive activity, exercise, diet/nutrition and social engagement. Drawing on the latest research, this program explores steps to take to improve or maintain overall health in each area. Please register. DROP-IN MAHJONG CLUB Fridays, through June 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop in to play MahJong with your neighbors. is is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet new people, and have some fun. e library has some Mahjong sets, but players should try to bring their own. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best. Lunch & Learn Series: Estate Planning and Your Residence Wednesday, May 31, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Join the attorneys at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP as they cover important elder law and estate planning topics on the last Wednesday of each month. Presented by Anthony J. Enea, Esq., “Estate Planning and Your Residence” will cover the ins and outs of Medicaid planning as well as options for home buying and selling within a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust. Light lunch and refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. For more information visit www.esslawrm. com Yorktown For Justice YORKTOWN PRIDE MARCH / FESTIVAL Saturday, June 3 Yorktown For Justice (YFJ) is hosting ird Annual Northern Westchester-Yorktown Pride, o¥ering a full slate of festivities celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. March with us! Step o¥ at 1 p.m. sharp from Yorktown Town Hall for the 3rd annual Yorktown / Northern Westchester Pride March. March will end at Railroad Park. Join the festival! 2 - 6 p.m. Pride Festival TRUNK FROM PAGE 4 SEE TRUNK PAGE 9 Treat your home like a work of Fine Art. IDC Shrub Oak • 1248 E Main St • Shrub Oak, NY (914) 245-5050 IDC Greenwich • 184 S. Water St • Greenwich, CT (203) 531-8050 IDC Westport • 800 Post Rd E. • Westport, CT (203) 221-1620 Welcome to the Interstate Design Centers in Greenwich, Westport & Shrub Oak, where the very best in windows, doors & hardware are on display. 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PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 SOMERS AYSO SOCCER CAMP August 21st to August 25th at Van Tassel MORNING AND FULL DAY CAMPS ARE BACK! The session is delivered by UK INTERNATIONAL SOCCER COACHES! A full day ranges from 9am-3pm, ages 6-14 years old, $195. A morning session ranges from 9am-12pm, ages 4-14 years old, $145. UK International Soccer camps are run by professional coaches from the United Kingdom and Europe. The sessions available are for players of all ages and skill levels! Players will be inspired and motivated through a creative learning environment and better understand the skills needed to take their game to the next level. Each player will receive a T-shirt and an individual evaluation. SCAN FOR MORE INFO Email us at: [email protected] “What can we recycle?” at question was posed during assemblies on renewability and sustainability, but Primrose students seemed to have the answers. ey listed paper, plastic, metal and even used batteries as recyclable items. Presenters from TICCIT — an educational outreach program — were impressed by what the young students already knew. “ ey know so much more than we did at eight about recycling,” said TICCIT’s Kristen Clark, who is also the mother of an SIS student. “But it’s important for us to reinforce what they already know.” TICCIT, which stands for Trees Into Cartons, Cartons Into Trees, led a series of presentations that focused on how paper is made, the steps of the recycling process and the importance of trees. Afterward, students asked the tough questions, like how many trees cover the planet, and which trees are the largest. e back-and-forth dialogue served a greatest purpose: To stoke the students’ curiosity about the world around them. “We talked to them about the environment, how important it is and that we need to protect it for them, their kids and their kids’ kids,” Clark said. Students were sent home from the presentation with more than just an increased understanding of the recycling process and the importance of sustainability. ey were each given a pencil and a bag that contained a maple sapling. e bag included printed instructions for how to care for the young tree. Clark said TICCIT distributed more than 500 saplings. e message: Plant it and you can do your part. Said Clark: “We want to make it real for them.” Article courtesy of Somers Central School District. Primrose students can do their part Primrose students learning about renewability and sustainability. SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT Both pre-payment and no-payment options Serving all Faiths since 1858 Cremations and Burials DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager JOSEPH M. McMANUS ~ Director RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033 • Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah Railroad station. • Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars • Monuments & inscriptions available. Martin H. Atlas Martin H. “Marty” Atlas, 88, of Somers, and formerly of Irvington, NY, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Salem Hills Nursing Home. Marty was born on March 8, 1935, in New York City to Siegfried and Augusta Atlas. He grew up on Muliner Avenue in the Bronx where he had many fond childhood memories and he graduated from Christopher Columbus High School. He earned his Associate Degree in Industrial Management at the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1954, followed by several years in the U.S. Navy on the USS McGowan. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1961, Marty began working at H&H Atlas, a family business which manufactured women’s swimwear in New York City. Marty spent his entire career there and retired as its president in the late 90s. Marty had many hobbies and interests including golf, skiing, classical music and opera, photography, technology, model ship building and shing. His greatest passion however was sailing - whether it was cruising with his friends and family up the New England coastline or racing in local regattas on the Long Island Sound or the annual Marion, MA to Bermuda race, he loved being on the water. While not a typical competitive athlete, Marty won countless races over the years including the prestigious Mayor’s Cup of Stamford, CT in 1988. He was a member of the Halloween Yacht Club in Stamford, CT where he made many lifelong friends with fellow boaters. Marty is the beloved husband of Brita “Pia” (nee Stakeberg) whom he was married to for 57 years. Pia was born and raised in Sweden and Marty embraced Swedish culture and enjoyed numerous visits with his Swedish relatives over the years. He is the loving father of Jennifer (Josh) Bruch of South Salem, NY and Karin (Jim) Locovare of Mount Kisco, NY and the devoted grandfather or “Mor Far” of Annika, Wyatt, Abigail and James. A celebration of his life will be held at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Rd., Katonah, NY on Sunday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Save the Sound at www.savethesound.org, an organization dedicated to preserving the land, air, and water of the Long Island Sound region. Robert E. Doherty Robert E. Doherty, (Bob as he liked to be known) a longtime resident of Somers, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born in the Bronx, NY on August 8, 1931, the son of Alfred and Margaret (Lindner-Doherty). ¢ e love of his life, Eileen Doherty predeceased Bob on April 30, 1996. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Kathy) of Lake Carmel, NY, Peter (Jennifer) of Cortlandt Manor, NY and Patrick (Carol Ann) of Somers; his daughters, Colleen Foley (Fergal) of Murrells Inlet, SC, Laurie Doherty Grassi (Tony) of Strasburg, VA and ¢ eresa Doherty Clark (Michael) of Elkins, AR; 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons and several godchildren, nieces and nephews. Dad learned from an early age about the importance of a hard work ethic. During WW2 while his dad was serving in the Asian-Paci c, dad stepped up and helped to support the family by getting a paper route. Just as he did throughout his life he sacri ced and would do whatever he had to do to take care of his family. Dad served honorably in the United States Coast Guard, where he was a cook. When he was on shore leave, he would hitchhike back and forth from Boston to Yonkers to visit his sweetheart, Eileen. On April 11, 1953, he married Eileen M. Cunningham at St. Mary’s Church in Yonkers, NY. Dad saved all his paychecks so when he nished his military tour he had $11,000 dollars and bought the land on Stonehouse Road, to build our home. Dad would say, “Your mother called me a Prince because I had saved a lot of money and she grew up very poor on welfare.” Dad built the home on weekends, he couldn’t a¨ ord to have the blocks delivered onsite, so he carried them down the steep grade to get the foundation built. ¢ e humble home was the start of a life well lived for all of us. When we were kids, dad worked as a butcher for chain stores. On his day o¨ he would help to maintain an estate in Goldens Bridge. We didn’t know most people had a ve-day work week. Dad knew he couldn’t support his family of eight on what he was making. His vision was to own his own business. He bought a used walk-in cooler, set it up in the basement and during hunting season he would cut up and wrap deer for hunters. In OBITUARIES SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 9
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 9 the early 70s dad expanded and started doing freezer and custom meat orders for folks. He quickly outgrew the space, looked for a small shop and opened Doherty’s Market in Somers. e shop was a huge success. Whether you were a housewife getting your groceries, a worker buying lunch or a sherman visiting from the city, all were welcome. e business was so successful that after a few years dad started to look for a new space to buy and took another leap of faith. Dad wasn’t afraid to ask for help and turned to his mentor, Uncle Walter Doherty for help with nancing. Dad found a space in the town center of Somers, that people told him he was crazy to buy. e building was renovated to accommodate a beautiful new store with o ces for other small businesses. With dad’s forwardthinking the store evolved; grew to be known as “Doherty’s Deli.” With mom at his side nothing was impossible as they were living the American Dream! Mom and dad sacri ced, it was important to them that we went to good schools, play sports, be scouts, go on vacations, and live a life better than they had growing up. All of us kids worked at the business at one time, to include most spouses and the older grandchildren, it truly was a family a air. Dad and mom semiretired in 1994. e rest of the next generation took over to help run the business until 1999. Dad mentored and encouraged each one of us to help gure out the next steps, so like him, we could nd something we loved and be successful. e “ e Doherty Building” was a great source of pride for Dad. Some of his tenants have been there for more than 30 years. Dad believed in small business and gave everyone a fair shake if they believed in themselves. Dad was generous to a fault and in the early days of Covid, told his tenants “Don’t worry about the rent, take care of your families.” Dad was an antique collector and enjoyed going to auctions. Bargaining to get the best deal was a favorite pastime of his. He would often buy broken furniture to repair and resell, the purchases were his treasures and a hobby to keep busy. In the 1980s dad and mom bought a second home in the Poconos. ey would escape every now and then and loved being in the country to relax with his canine companions. On their 25th Wedding Anniversary, mom and dad went on their rst real vacation by themselves. ey took a cruise to Bermuda, enjoyed it so much they would enjoy many future cruises together. Dad was a straight shooter, what you saw is what you got, he wasn’t in the business of impressing people. He believed most problems in life could be solved with a chat and some ice cream. He was like a toasted marshmallow, crusty on the outside and soft and mushy on the inside. You were either “hey bud” or “young lady” could….? Dad believed there wasn’t any such thing as a bad kid, or a kid who couldn’t succeed and learn. He couldn’t bear to see a young child unhappy and would give kids a toy or “ice cream money”, ”here put this in your pocket.” e most important thing to dad was taking care of his family, he loved us all to a fault, in ways some of us will never understand, he had the best of intentions. He ercely loved his children and their spouses, grandchildren, God children and several nieces, and our friends, whether you agreed with him or not. In his declining years, that love has been returned. His family rallied around him to ful ll his wishes to live at home. e struggle was real, and we all did the best we could. e sta at Paramount Rehab where he lived out the remaining weeks of his life all said, what a man he must have been to raise such caring children, he was rarely alone. anks, dad, for all you have done for us, it is time for you to enjoy the fruits of your labor, rest in eternal peace with mom knowing that you made the world a better place. Visitation was held on Friday, May 19 at Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home in Mahopac. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, May 20, at St. Joseph’s Church in Somers with interment following at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of ¤ owers, please consider a donation in memory of Bob to St. Christopher’s Inn, Garrison, NY. OBITUARIES FROM PAGE 8 Celebration at historic Railroad Park, 1826 Commerce Street in Yorktown Heights featuring performances, grassroots speakers, information tables, and a wide selection of vendors. Park at Town Hall. Contact Yorktown for Justice for more information, to exhibit, to speak and to amplify YFJ’s message that “Hate has no home here.” The Somers Library Foundation Needs You Are you a passionate supporter of the Somers Library and looking for a way to help improve the services and capabilities? e Somers Library Foundation is looking for new board members. ere are lots of opportunities to use your talents and build new skills. Send the foundation an email at somerslibraryfoundation@gmail. org. Watch the Somers LIbrary Foundation website (https://somerslibraryfoundation.org) for details on upcoming meet and greet events to learn more about the Foundation and what it means to be a board member of the board. TRUNK FROM PAGE 5 SEE TRUNK PAGE 28 378 Route 202 Commercial spaces available in iconic Somers building. Possible yoga studio or gym, artist workshop, tutoring facility or teaching center. Spaces ranging from one room micro suites to large flexible spaces. Tons of parking. Close to 684. ALICIA ALBANO Real Estate Salesperson Armonk Brokerage M 914.447.6569 O 914.273.9505 Ext. 370 [email protected] aliciaalbano.houlihanlawrence.com PRESENTED BY SOMERS, NY 399 MAIN STREET ARMONK, NY 10504 Contact Us The Somers Record is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected].
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For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY , EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 914-302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 10 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 When I was ready to enter the workplace after attending the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, I did what other journalism majors were doing: send job-seeking letters to editors at newspapers around the country. ere is one thing I did that other, more circumspect, J-school students did not: limit all my inquiries to major city dailies. I got my comeuppance the day one of my classmates, who was managing editor of e Daily Orange campus newspaper, where I also worked, chastised me in front of the paper’s o ces after I told her there were no bites coming my way. “Bruce, you can’t expect to get an entry-level job right out of school at one of the country’s biggest newspapers. e usual career path is to start in a small town.” IT’S WHERE YOU START We’ve all heard the trope, “It’s not where you start, it’s where you nish.” e moral of this story is that it is also where you start that can later in uence where you nish. So, for a 2023 college graduate, where to start? First, some good news. According to personal- nance specialist WalletHub, employers plan to hire almost 15% more graduates from the Class of 2023 Ready to launch? Go south, young man and woman BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG The saddest result of the extreme vitriol and animosity expressed between Americans today is that it has ltered down to the local level. So, when I see something positive, I want to go out of my way to o er praise. is newspaper is often on the receiving end of hate mail from both liberals and conservatives. Each side is convinced that we’re either an “extreme right-wing mouthpiece” or “liberal rag.” Some on the political left tend to hate my Publisher’s Memos, but nobody has ever been able to identify anything hateful I’ve actually written. We’re also not immune from hate mail from people on the political right, who sometimes call to cancel us because I don’t censor our liberal columnists and because we cover progressive causes on our news pages. As a community newspaper, we’re going to cover Columbus Day parades and Pride marches. Short of views expressed outside a pretty wide range across the Overton Window, we will never cancel anyone. Additionally, not everything is reduceable to politics. Regardless of my personal feelings about any topics, we are charged with evaluating everyone as individuals. If people and organizations in town treat us with respect, we will o er the same respect in return. In January, I wrote a Publisher’s Memo titled “DEI versus academic freedom: A critique of critical race theory in our schools.” I received a lot of private praise and some public criticism for writing that piece. But one group, Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam, went a step further and invited me to meet with the leaders of their organization. On March 4, I met with ve members of the Race Amity Steering Committee at the Somers Library for what turned out to be about a threehour conversation, the details of which we all agreed would remain o the record. But there are some things I am permitted to reveal. First o , Race Amity is strictly a non-partisan organization. While I had signi cant political disagreements with one or more of the vocal people at the meeting (and I assume even more signi cant disagreements with the less vocal people), I came away genuinely liking the people with whom I met. I hope they felt the same about me! ey made it clear at the beginning of the meeting that there was no plan to attack me. No, they didn’t think I was a racist for my positions on DEI. ey shared their personal backgrounds and gave me the same opportunity to share mine. Most importantly, we saw each other as human beings with value. We were united in our goals to reduce racism and hate, but we di ered at times in how to get there. A couple of days after our meeting, I sent the Race Amity members the following note: “It was a pleasure to meet with all of you! Stepping back from our conversation a bit, I think I came away with the fact that some things are beyond politics. I appreciate that each of you saw my humanity regardless of how you felt about my positions on politics. I know we got into some debates, but what stuck with me is what we had in common, which is a sincere desire to heal our nation and to make connections with people. “If everyone could approach disagreements in the manner in which If you want to stop hate, stop hating In praise of Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO SEE APAR PAGE 12 SEE FREEMAN PAGE 11
PAGE 11 – THE SOMERS RECORD OPINION THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 F 67 to O maha R wk stree S t, yor A ktow L n hei E ghts FREEMAN FROM PAGE 10 Race Amity Day Festival on June 11 Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam (RANWP) presents this year’s annual Race Amity Day Festival at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Reis Park, 82 Primrose St., in Somers. The theme this year is “Equity Through Race Amity - Developing Just Relationships.” Come enjoy a potluck picnic, presentations, discussions, music and opportunities to renew old friendships and make new ones. All interested organizations and vendors are invited to table at the festival. For more information, contact raceamitynwpa@gmail. com. your organization approached them, then this world would be a much better place. I’m not familiar with Bahai theology [the religion of a couple of the members], but as a Jew, I know that you all are practicing Tikkun Olam, which in Hebrew means the act of engaging with people in a way that seeks to repair the world. I truly hope that this is the beginning of a great relationship between the local paper and Race Amity. Wishing you all the best.” Unlike my productive meeting with Racy Amity, these days, unfortunately, people too often are brutal to one another. I witness the vitriol of the various local groups on social media. People on the left and the right are both guilty of this. It is simply sad if one can’t debate topics civilly without calling people names. Yes, this includes calling people racists because of some “dog whistle” one is convinced exists. It used to be that we called people racists – and legitimately so – for marching through a town with swastikas or white sheets. Now people are accused of being racists because they believe the pursuit of equity (equal outcomes) over equality (equal opportunities) is bad policy. If you want to debate this, debate this. But there are two negative results when people bandy the term “racist” in a cavalier way. 1. Accusing someone of being a racist shuts down conversation and presumes the ability to know what is in someone’s heart. 2. Cavalierly using the term “racist” reduces the impact of the word when there is a justi ed reason for using it. We can’t continue like this and expect to survive as a nation. As much as any of us may nd beliefs harbored by some neighbors distasteful (or worse), we can’t allow that to spawn hatred. Both sides of the political spectrum are convinced the other side started it, but having sat through some marital therapy sessions (which I’m not ashamed to admit), I’ve learned that relational con ict is rarely about the content. It’s almost always about both listening and feeling heard, and the emotions associated with both. When I say that we can’t continue like this and expect to survive as a nation, I’m not suggesting there will be a civil war on a battle eld. America is too large and our federal political system is too complex to ever repeat the exact history of the 1860s. But what I am suggesting is that if Americans feel unheard – and even hated – by the other side, and if they feel that the justice system in particular, which is supposed to be blind, favors the other side, then we will turn into a system where people obey the government, not out of some sense of civic duty, but solely out of compulsion. And what kind of society is that? I want to repeat again, because this bears repeating. It’s not about the content. It doesn’t matter whether or not you think your neighbor is a kook who believes in conspiracy theories. It should, however, matter to you that your neighbor feels the way he or she feels. We all have an obligation to reach out to those neighbors so they feel heard. Additionally, even if you are convinced that your neighbor believes the most vile things, aren’t all human beings worthy of being treated with some sense of value? e pastor at my church (yes, I’m Jewish, but sometimes attend both synagogue and church) once rhetorically asked during a sermon whether a racist person should be turned away if he showed up one Sunday morning. His point was not that anyone should condone or tolerate racism. His point is that churches are in the business of providing a means for people to seek redemption, and casting people out with pitchforks may not be the proper response. Arguing and debate may not be the proper response either, especially when it comes to certain mediums. Years ago, I spent an inordinate amount of time debating acquaintances and strangers on Facebook. Ultimately, I stopped. For whatever reason, Facebook is just a toxic place to post anything political. I remain an observer, though, and it truly saddens me to witness some of the conversations on these local town pages. I seriously doubt much of what is said on Facebook would ever occur if the conversations took place over a cup of co ee or cocktail. Or in the case of Race Amity, our conversation took place over a box of cookies, which were yummy! I do think that the good folks over at the Race Amity organization (and other bridgebuilding organizations such as Braver Angels) have found the right approach to advance the cause of combating hate. And the approach is this: If you want to stop hate, stop hating.
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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 13 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years Do you understand the dierence between an irrevocable and a revocable trust? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 I bought an e-bike last year, so sue me. Go ahead, get it all out of your system, and rant and rave about what a lightweight I am (by the way, thanks for noticing- I did drop a few pounds), and that I have bikeacrophobia, which is the fear of heights that you have to pedal to get to. I don’t have a fear of any other heights, although I do have a fear of widths. And yes, I could ick through all those gears until I get to the lowest one, and slog up the hill, yelling out di erent things I could imagine doing to hills and bicycles in the way of torture, and believe me I have quite an imagination. And when I get to the top, what I see is another hill ahead, so I have to build up as much speed as possible to get as far up it as I can before I have to start pedaling again, and that’s where things start to go downhill. e sequence is repeated at the top of that hill and the next, until I either hit something or something hits me, and only then is my cycle broken. You may not fully appreciate how challenging an e-bike is. I’m not talking about riding it, I’m talking about putting it together. Mine came from China, which is across at least one ocean that I know of and probably a desert or something, so the chances of it riding here by itself were about the same as me assembling it correctly on the rst try. I’m willing to bet that Chinese people have no better luck understanding the directions than I did. ere are phrases in the instructions like, “Tighten the screws tightly.” A couple parts of the frame were bent during shipping and needed ne tuning, and for those I used a hammer, which I smashed smashingly. is is why I didn’t order my new car from China, because I was afraid I’d have to put it together myself using Allen wrenches. Not that I’m superstitious, but I won’t call them “hex wrenches” until the job is completed. I’ll walk you through the assembly process. Once you have the frame together, screw on the pedals. Remember that the pedals have opposing threads, not unlike my social media account, so I took to it like a thief to water. Note that each pedal installs in the opposite direction. en install the re ectors. If I didn’t install them properly, it will be no re ection on you. Adjust the brakes. My bicycle employs disc brakes, the same principle as in a car. If your brakes squeal, clean the rotors and the pads. A little alcohol will make the job much easier, especially if you save some for the brakes. Once the brakes are properly adjusted, you should “bed the brakes,” where you systematically apply and release them as you ride at various speeds, to transfer some of the abrasive material from the pads onto the rotor. You may say, “Rick, I don’t have time to bed the brakes,” but you and your brakes have the whole evening ahead of you, the rest of the alcohol, and also “ e Notebook” is on. Install the battery. e one on my bike is lockable and removable, so you can charge it anywhere. Some people have asked me, aren’t you afraid that your lithium-ion batteries will start a re? And I reply, no, I would welcome it, since I keep them in the replace. I’ve been reading about all kinds of new technologies that will only make batteries more powerful and e cient in the future. Saltwater batteries, cobaltfree lithium batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries. ey are constantly trying to pair lithium with something that the Earth already has too much of, and might I suggest goofy tattoos. It did come with a bell, but when I’m riding I rarely use one. People don’t equate bicycle bells with danger, so they don’t get out of the way. What I do instead is to sing the most annoying song I can think of at full volume. When people hear “Baby Shark,” they head for the exits, believe me. e bike didn’t come with a mirror, but I’m assuming I looked ne. e good news is that the bike is performing very well a year later. Whenever I pass a car with only one person in it, I sco at them for ruining the planet. Of course, If I’m the one in the car, I sco at people on bicycles for clogging up the road. I do spend a lot of time sco ng. But truthfully, every time I hop on that bike, I leave less of a carbon footprint, and I wear size 11. e bad news is that I can’t stop humming that damn “Baby Shark” song. Say hello at [email protected]. Creative riding RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD Contact Us The Somers Record is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected].
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PAGE 18 – THE SOMERS RECORD HEALTH & WELLNESS THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 4 Heritage Hills Plaza, 202 Ctr. • Somers, NY 10589 914-277-4222 • www.somerssmiles.com A new generation of family dentistry NO INSURANCE? JOIN OUR DENTAL MEMBERSHIP. Pediatric & Adult Plans Available. Includes: 2 Preventative Care Visits & 20% OFF Additional Dental Services. CALL TO INQUIRE TODAY! Elder Law Wills, Trusts & Estates Estate Planning Medicaid Applications Guardianships Probates Elder Law & Estate Planning A Tradition of Excellence in Elder Law (845) 621-8640 thefellergroup.com 625 Route 6, Mahopac NY 10541 We make home & hospital visits Contact the team today! (845) 621-8640 Though the context is slightly different, in my best Liam Neeson voice, I want to call attention to elder law attorneys’ “very particular set of skills.” When someone you love gets sick, their care becomes a responsibility to manage. is care may require outof-pocket costs and health insurance coverage. For serious, long-term illnesses, Medicaid is necessary to cover the exorbitant care costs, which can run over $200,000 annually for some nursing home stays. Medicaid applications are not just some forms to ll out and submit. Long term healthcare planning requires serious nancial realignments. Assets must be transferred and this results in a person’s previous estate plan being upended. While anyone can complete a Medicaid application and compile the documents, doing it correctly while keeping a trained eye on the multitude of legal and nancial consequences is a job for an elder law attorney. One of the rst casualties related to a person’s illness is their estate plan. Carefully drafted Wills and Revocable Trusts relying on assets being titled in a speci c way are rendered obsolete following a crisis. Medicaid has asset limits ($30,182 in 2023 for an individual), which necessitate transfers by applicants to become eligible. Funds from a joint account or revocable trust account may be placed in the healthy spouse’s solo account. An aging parent’s investment account, which had three children listed as bene ciaries, may be transferred to the adult child caregiver who is also an agent under a Power of Attorney. ese drastic changes have to be addressed properly so that originally named bene ciaries are properly recognized in the new arrangement. Elder law attorneys have the ability to execute the Medicaid plan while resetting an altered estate plan. Elder law attorneys use Irrevocable Medicaid Trusts to protect assets for Medicaid as well as avoid Probate to simplify the estate process. While the rst priority is to secure and pay for long-term care services through Medicaid eligibility, ensuring the protection of assets for a family is a close second. is two-prong approach is vitally important in a situation where a seriously ill loved one may not survive to receive extensive Medicaid coverage. An Irrevocable Medicaid Trust allows assets to ow more easily to the Trust bene ciaries and sets instructions that takes into account all relevant family dynamics. Looking at each client’s situation three-dimensionally is a hallmark of elder law practice. When a local Department of Social Services (DSS) reviews a Medicaid application, there are numerous regulations and guidelines that must be adhered to. Often, DSS will request further documentation to clarify an issue in an application. If questions remain unanswered or a Medicaid decision is unsatisfactory, agency reconsiderations and Fair Hearings are useful tools to generate solutions. Fair Hearings are legal administrative proceedings with evidence and witnesses. Not having legal representation is a huge disadvantage. Elder law attorneys bring working knowledge of Medicaid law together with the practical application-process experience to forge positive results. ey can handle all facets of the Medicaid process from beginning to end and provide nuanced estate planning guidance at the same time. For more information, contact the professionals at e Feller Group, P.C. e Feller Group is a multi-disciplinary law practice specializing in elder law, estate planning and business advisement. Alan D. Feller can be reached at 845-621-8640, or visit thefellergroup.com. It’s not just lling out a Medicaid application Here’s why the process should be entrusted to an elder law attorney One of the rst casualties related to a person’s illness is their estate plan.’ -Alan D. Feller Elder Law Attorney ALAN D. FELLER, ESQ. GUEST CORNER
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 19 ADVERTORIAL Balance is important throughout our lives: from learning to walk as a toddler, moving around doing daily activities, or participating in sports. Balance is frequently taken for granted but becomes crucial as we age to avoid injury and even death from falling. STATIC AND DYNAMIC BALANCE Balance can be divided in two categories: static and dynamic balance. • Static balance is to control the center of gravity within the limits of the base of support (BOS). e BOS is what keeps your body grounded to earth: your feet, crutches, chair you sit on or your hands and knees when you are on all fours. Static balance is important with stationary exercises and daily activities where your feet are grounded, and you are not moving. • Dynamic balance is controlling the body in motion (such as walking or jogging) and is essential to keep you upright when your body reacts to sudden changes. ree body systems must be in sync to ensure you achieve and maintain a good and safe balance: • e visual system – your eyes; • e vestibular system – your inner ear; and • e proprioceptive system – sensory system that connects with the brain and gives the body a sense of where in space your joints and muscles are. Aging may aect any these body systems, impact your balance, and increase your risk to fall. AVOID BEING A FALL STATISTIC Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Adults over the age of 60 suer the greatest number of fatal falls. Further, about 37 million people worldwide annually sustain serious injuries that require medical attention.* Also, research shows that if you are unable to stand on one leg for 10 seconds without losing your balance, you have a 84% heightened risk of death from all causes during the next 10 years.** Balance test to assess if you have a fall-risk Stand with your back close to a corner, not leaning or touching the corner (this is only a safety-precaution): • Put your one foot in front of the other foot and distribute your weight equally between the feet (Tandem stance). Hold 10-30 seconds. Switch legs. • Stand with feet close together and close your eyes. Hold 10-30 seconds. • Stand and balance on one leg hold for 10-30 seconds. If you cannot hold each of this clinical balance test positions, you have a fall-risk. IMPROVING BALANCE AND PROPRIOCEPTIVE SYSTEM THROUGH STRUCTURED EXERCISES Balance starts with good stability and muscle strength coming from the primary foundation of our bodies (the pelvic girdle) and exibility in the trunk (oracic area). Exercise improves your body’s endurance, strength, exibility, range of motion, posture and movement. You must also train your proprioceptive system to open-up new muscle memories to keep you balanced and safe in movement. Balance exercise as a daily activity Incorporate simple balance exercises as part of your daily life. For example, stand on one leg when you brush your teeth or wash dishes; when getting up from sitting, reach forward with your arms, keep your back straight, instead of pushing up from the chair with your hands; and come upright by squeezing your core, buttock (gluts) and thigh (Quads)muscles. Structured balance exercises Perform the following exercises in a standing position: • Warm-up: About 5-7 minutes. March in place bring your one knee high up to your chest and swing your arms while maintaining a good upright posture. • Imagine you stand in the middle of a clock: keep your body upright and tighten your core and Glutes. Lift one leg up and tap forward with the other foot to 12 o’ clock. Bring the leg back to balance and tap on every hour. Switch legs. Repeat 5 times in clockwise and 5 times counterclockwise directions. • Open legs shoulder width apart, bend knees slightly and shift your body weight on the balls of your feet. Do fast side to side movements forward for about 8 -10 steps and then backwards. Repeat 5 times forwards and backwards. • Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Knees slightly bent; elbows bent at your side. Take weight on the ball of your feet and perform twisting movements with your waist. Arms, shoulders and thoracic area go one way and the pelvic girdle, hips, knees and feet go the opposite way. Keep shoulders relaxed and breathe deep in and out. Proprioceptive system exercises Exercises to improve your proprioceptive system include the following: keep your eyes closed doing repetitive standing LIZE LUBBE GUEST CORNER BALANCE STABILITY TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FALLING exercises and connect your brain to your feet and do not use your eyes to keep your upright and balanced. Please contact your physical therapist or health care provider if you experience any serious balance problems or need a full static/dynamic exercise program. *World Health Organization report (April 26, 2021) accessible at https://www.who.int/newsroom/fact-sheets/detail/falls ** https://www.healthline.com/health-news/ can-you-stand-on-one-leg-for-10-secondswhat-that-tells-you-about-your-overall-health fifffflffiflfffflffifflffl fifffflffiflfflffifflfflffiffifffflffifflffiffi fifffflffiflfiffiflffflffifl ffl ffi fifffflffiflfffffflffffiflffifffl fiff ffiff ffifffl ff fiffflffi fffl fiffffiflfl ffff fl fl ffffffi flff fifffflffi ff flffffffffi fiffffl ffffflflff flfl fifffffl ffffiff ffiffffifl fffffflfl ff fflfflfl fflfflfl ffi ffiffiffl ffiffiffi fflffifflffi Lize Lubbe is the owner of Lize Lubbe Physical Therapy with its main practice located at 892 Route 35 in Cross River and a PT Studio in the premises of Apex Fitness (where her team focus on the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries). 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PHYSICAL SIGNS One of the most obvious signs that a pet is nearing the end of their life is a decline in physical health. If you notice any of the following symptoms, it may be time to consider endof-life care: • Loss of appetite and weight loss • Di culty breathing or shortness of breath • Weakness or inability to walk or stand • Chronic pain, even with medication • Loss of control over bladder and bowel movements BEHAVIORAL SIGNS In addition to physical symptoms, pets may also exhibit behavioral changes as they approach the end of their lives. If your pet is experiencing any of the following, it may be a sign that it’s time to start thinking about end-of-life care: • Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed. • Increased restlessness or agitation • Changes in sleep patterns or insomnia • Withdrawal from social interactions • Loss of consciousness or inability to wake up QUALITY OF LIFE Ultimately, the decision to determine the end of a pet’s life should come down to their quality of life. It’s important to consider how much pain and discomfort they are experiencing, and whether their quality of life has deteriorated to the point where it’s no longer humane to continue treatment. DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL TESTS ARE CRITICAL e behaviors described above are opinions. As veterinarians, it is essential that we have hard facts for us to feel con dent about making endof-life decisions. Diagnostic tests, including blood tests, urine tests and radiograph help veterinarians determine prognosis. e diagnostics tests will let your veterinarian know the right time to say goodbye. DISCUSSING END-OFLIFE CARE WITH A VETERINARIAN If you’re struggling to determine whether it’s time to consider end-of-life care for your pet, it’s important to consult with a veterinarian. ey can provide guidance on your pet’s overall health, treatment options and the likelihood of recovery. In some cases, a veterinarian may suggest palliative care, which focuses on keeping the pet comfortable and pain-free in the nal days of their life. In other cases, euthanasia may be the best option to prevent unnecessary su ering. SAYING GOODBYE Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy, but it’s important to remember that it’s a necessary part of the natural cycle of life. When the time comes to say goodbye, it’s important to provide a comfortable and peaceful environment for your pet’s nal moments. Consider arranging for a euthanasia appointment in your home or in a quiet, comfortable setting. is can allow your pet to pass peacefully, surrounded by loved ones and familiar surroundings. Determining the end of life for a pet is a di cult decision that no pet owner wants to make. However, it’s important to recognize the signs of decline and prioritize your pet’s quality of life. By working closely with a veterinarian, you can make informed decisions about endof-life care and provide your pet with the comfort and care they deserve in their nal days. Dr. Andrew Frishman owns Progressive Animal Hospital at 268 Route 202 in Somers. He can be reached at 914-248-6220 or visit www.progressive -vet.com. Difi cult end-of-life decisions with your pet Dr. Andrew Frishman Contact Us The Somers Record is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected].
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No matter how smoothly past visits have gone, many individuals still want to avoid a trip to their dentist’s o ce. But should a toothache arise, only a dentist can get to the root of the issue. Toothaches run the gamut from mild to throbbing to unbearably painful. Toothaches may be temporary, but many persist for some time. Here’s a look at nine reasons for toothaches. • Orthodontic appliances: A common cause of discomfort, orthodontic devices can cause toothaches. e pain is most noticeable immediately after an adjustment, but it may ease as the mouth grows accustomed to the wires or pressure. • Tooth sensitivity: Despite being hard, teeth actually are porous. Certain conditions may cause the enamel on the outside of teeth to wear away. Exposure of the inner layer of the tooth, called dentin, to the air or foods and beverages may result in pain. • Sinus congestion: Sometimes teeth aren’t to blame for mouth pain. Pain that persists in the upper teeth only on both sides of the face may occur due to sinusitis. It often is preceded by nasal congestion. • TMJ: Temporomandibular disorders can cause tooth pain. TMJ may result from injury or trauma to the jaw. Tooth grinding, also known as bruxism, can cause tooth pain. • Impacted wisdom teeth: Wisdom teeth are a dental milestone that takes place between the ages of 17 and 21. Wisdom teeth actually are third molars, and are given the name because they come in at a mature age, according to the American Dental Association. If there isn’t enough space for them, wisdom teeth can cause crowding and pain. When molars do not fully erupt, the result is impacted wisdom teeth, which can be very painful. • Damaged llings or dental sealants: When llings or sealants come out, vulnerable parts of the teeth become exposed. is can result in pain. • Tooth damage: Dental caries, or cavities, can cause toothache, as can tooth abscesses and tooth fractures. • Gum disease: Gum disease may start with mild inammation and then become more severe if it is left untreated. e inammation also may aect the ligament that attaches teeth to the socket in the jaw. is ligament has many nerve bers. When inamed, the nerves can get red up and cause pain. • Food: A kernel of popcorn wedged between teeth or a sharp piece of pizza crust that gets lodged behind a molar can cause pain if not addressed. Toothaches occur for a variety of reasons. Figuring out the cause can lead to eective relief. fiis article is from Metro Creative Connection. 9 common causes of toothaches Headaches may be a common nuisance, but that doesn’t mean they share common characteristics. For example, migraine suerers may attest that these headaches can be much harder to endure than others. e health and wellness resource, Healthline, says a migraine is a neurological condition that typically causes painful headaches, which are accompanied by other symptoms, such as sensitivity to smell, touch, light and sound. Migraines also may produce numbness or tingling, visual auras and nausea/vomiting. e American Migraine Foundation advises that migraine attacks feature distinct phases. Recognition and understanding of these phases can help to manage headaches more eectively. Some of the earliest signs of migraine include fatigue, blurred vision, auras and other prodrome symptoms unique to people’s migraine histories. ese conditions can occur anywhere from a few hours to a few days before a migraine attack. It is important to note that symptoms may not occur with every migraine, nor will early symptoms always result in migraines. Identifying potential migraine symptoms early may help a person reduce the severity of a migraine. Typically, the migraine headache stage can last for several hours or up to three days, says the AMF. People identify migraine pain as pulsating, throbbing, pounding, perforating and debilitating. Some have compared it to having an ice pick inserted into the head. e Mayo Clinic notes that these steps may help to reduce the severity of migraine symptoms. • Find a calm environment away from stressors and the What to do when migraines strike SEE MIGRAINES PAGE 22
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Sports THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 23 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Somers Girls Lacrosse (No. 4) began another Section 1 Class C playo run in style last Wednesday (5/17) in Tusker territory with a dominating start- nish e ort from the home team. “We had a great team win tonight,” said Coach Debbie Daly on her squad’s rstround 19-4 victory over Ardsley (No. 13). “It was a very respectful and clean game. e highlights included Molly Fink (G, 6A, 5DC) reaching 100 career varsity assists, along with Ella Lassen (G, A) and Julia McCartin (G) scoring their rst varsity goals!” e initial push, however, came from the team’s stars, and speci cally Lauren McCartin (5G, 2DC). On a mission from her rst face-o , the senior mid elder recorded a hat-trick within the rst four minutes of the half to give Somers a 4-0 cushion. A little blip coming in Ardsley’s rst goal at 19:38, McCartin then cut down the middle and scored a fourth o a nd from Sydney Ingraham (2G, 2A, 4DC) for a 6-1 advantage. e free- owing o ense to begin the match came from the strong defense on the other end as Maddie Lyle (3G) and Campbell Sternberg (2 saves) headed the front that kept Ardsley outside the circle for nearly the whole contest. is initiated more opportunities that the Tuskers took advantage of when Jocelyn Klein (2A) found Mia Paulmeno (3G, 2A) to get to 7-1. Not even close to done, the lead opened up even more after a second Ardsley goal. Paulmeno stayed active to nd Teagan Ryan (3G, A) at the net, followed by Fink doing the same for the captain to help her get a hat trick and a 9-2 lead with 4:56 still to go before intermission. Now the other names got their share. Lyle made her way down on defense for a wide-open goal, Lassen wowed the crowd with a snipe through tra¢ c, and Julia McCartin scored herself right as the rst-half buzzer sounded, much to the approval of her ecstatic teammates. 12-2 to start the nal 25 minutes, Ardsley showed they had not completely waved the white ag with a quick score at 23:43. But Ingraham proved to be a oneman wrecking crew with an equalizer in tra¢ c just minutes later. en the senior McCartin put a stamp on her outing with her fth and nal goal to put them at 14-3 with 20 minutes to go. Goals by Ingraham and Paulmeno put the icing on the cake, and Somers turned their attention towards a competitive Hen Hud team (No. 5) that looked for an upset on the road last Saturday (5/20). ankfully, the rise in competition proved no problem for the Tuskers in their 10-5 win. Ingraham (5G, 3A, 3DC) had herself another clinic to headline, and Fink (G, 3A, DC, GB), Lauren McCartin (3G, 6DC), Tori Olsen (CTO, 3GB), Lassen (CTO, GB), Marissa Grippo (CTO, GB), Julia McCartin (CTO, GB), and Campbell Sternberg (11 saves, 3GB) all proved they were ready to compete in the second round of Sectionals. “We came out with a team win,” said Daly. “Our defense was stellar and held Hen Hud to only one goal the entire second half. Our o ense came alive the second half, scoring seven goals after trailing by one at the break. e team e ort resulted in a win against a very skillful and well-coached Hen Hud program.” e Tuskers were then scheduled to face o against No. 1 John Jay-Cross River on Tuesday (5/23) in a rematch of last spring’s Section 1 nal that went the Wolves’ way. fi is article went to press before the SomersJohn Jay match. Tuskers stampede Ardsley to start Sectionals Down Hen Hud in round 2 Campbell Sternberg gets ready to make the save. PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Molly Fink Mia Paulmeno lines up the penalty. GIRLS LACROSSE Call for your FREE consultation today 293 Route 100 Suite 209 Somers, NY (914) 277-1111 www.BBOsmiles.com WHOOPS... LIFE GOT IN THE WAY! LOST OR FORGOT TO WEAR YOUR RETAINERS? NO PROBLEM! Come in to have a new retainer made or a "touch up" to correct minor shifting!
PAGE 24 – THE SOMERS RECORD GOLF Section 1 Championship Thursday, May 18 After nishing top 20 last year, senior Maya Shirakura returned to the nal round of the Section 1 Golf Championship at e Links at Uniondale to score an 83 and tie for eighth place. e nish qualied her for the second and nal round of the tournament this Wednesday (5/24) at the Whippoorwill Country Club in Armonk. Meanwhile on the previous Wednesday (5/17), senior Edmund Cleary took to Trump National Golf Club and nished with an 80 to earn 16th and All-Section honors. BOYS LACROSSE Somers 15, Byram Hills 10 Tuesday, May 16 Mac Sullivan (3G, 3A) got his 100th career point in the nal game of the regular season in a great team win. e game also saw Matthew Mayeld go 17/26 on face-os, Landon Pepe pick up 14 saves, and Miguel Iglesias (4G, 2A), Mason Kelly (4G), Ryan Brush (3G, A), Grayden Carr (G, 2A), and Jackson Forsberg (A) contribute. Lakeland/Panas 12, Somers 8 Monday, May 22 e rst round of the Section 1 Class B playos did not go Somers’ (No. 4) way thanks to a strong eort from visiting Lakeland/Panas (No. 5) that concluded their season. Down 4-0 after the rst quarter, Mac Sullivan broke the zero for the Tuskers with a score from the 12. He then got another snipe quickly, followed by a goal from Mason Kelly right after to make it 4-3. Sullivan, now on re, continued the eort under the playo lights as his third goal tied it up at 4-4 going into halftime. Landon Pepe and the L/P goalie making scores hard to come by, the visitors found the net for a short lead, but Miguel Iglesias then got his rst goal of the evening to even it up at ve to start the third quarter. Deja vu, L/P scored again and Iglesias answered right back with a score o a turnover to keep it tied. en refusing to let L/P keep the lead, Matthew Mayeld initiated a fast break o the face-o, nding Grayden Carr to knot it at seven at the end of the third. Unfortunately, the opposing oense would stay steady while Kelly provided the lone goal for Somers in their nal frame, o- cially ending the season. SOFTBALL Somers 14, John Jay-Cross River 11 Wednesday, May 17 e Tuskers (No. 9) began their playo run in style by winning a high-scoring matchup against John Jay (No. 24) in the outbracket round of the Section 1 Class A playos. Ellie Walsh (11 Ks, 2 RBI) brought it on the mound and got plenty of support from Katie Cole (2 RBI), Katherine Papa (RBI), Krista Gallagher (HR, 6 RBI, Grand Slam), and Alyssa Pirraglia (RBI). Fox Lane 4, Somers 1 Thursday, May 18 Somers Softball’s renaissance season concluded on the road against Fox Lane (No. 8) in the quarternals of the sectionals. Cole, Walsh, Gallagher, Julia Rossi, and Kaleigh Conti all singled, and Papa recorded an RBI. Walsh also got three strikeouts on the mound. Mac Sullivan fighting for the loose ball. PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Mason Kelly Ryan Brush VARSITY ROUNDUP Shirakura, Cleary compete in Golf Sectionals Kennedy BLax takes home 8th straight City Title SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 26
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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 TRACK & FIELD Westchester County Championships 2023 May 18, May 22 Taking place last ursday at Somers High School and this past Monday at Lakeland High school, Tuskers Track & Field came out ready to break records at this spring’s Westchester County Championships. Coming o a strong performance at the Loucks Games the previous weekend, Aiden Meza set yet another PR (4:35.77) in the 1600M. Other boys that stood out included Christian Wissa (3200M, 10:05.94 PR), Jared Googel (Shot Put, 38-05, Hammer, 169-09 PR), Matthew Hirsch (Javelin, 126-10 PR), Ethan Steuber (Pole Vault, 11- 00 PR), and Sam Parsons (Triple Jump, 40-01). For the girls, Haylie Donovan (100M, 12.78, 200M, 25.73), Lindsay Gill (200M, 26.68 PR), Keira Cleary (400M, 1:01.18 PR), Neha Madhwesh (1500M Racewalk, 9:15.95 PR), Julia Aquilino (3000M, 10:52.96 PR), Jessica Masterson (3000M, 11:03.83), Lauren Castillo (Shot Put, 28-04), and Rebecca Jandrasits (Pole Vault, 8-00 PR) all rose to the occasion individually. en team-wise, the girls 4x400M relay continued to write their names in the history books with a rst-place nish and a 4:04.05. e girls 4x800M squad also impressed with a 9:51.48 for second. FLAG FOOTBALL Eastchester 27, Somers 0 Thursday, May 18 No. 7 Somers traveled to No. 2 Eastchester for the quarternals of the inaugural Flag Football playos. e Division 1 game went the Eagles’ way, and now the Tuskers look to regroup with their young core for next spring. JFK BOYS LACROSSE Kennedy Catholic 16, St. Joe’s 3 Thursday, May 16 Kennedy Catholic continued their dominating season last ursday with a statement win over St. Joe’s in the CHSAA semi nal. Fin McConnell (5G, 2A), Connor Baia (2G, A, 15/16 face-os), John Solari (3G, 2A), Mason Kauman (G, 2A), Ryan McInerney (3G, 2A), Jake Wu (G, A), David Ford (G), and Ronan Sullivan (8 saves) all got in on the action to advance to the City Title. Kennedy Catholic 7, Monsignor Farrell 6 Monday, May 22 Fin McConnell scored a game-winner with six seconds left in regulation to take home Kennedy’s eighth-straight CHSAA Class A Title, under the coaching of Vin Savastano. Ronan Sullivan had 11 saves in goal. JFK GIRLS LACROSSE Our Lady of Mercy 13, Kennedy Catholic 12 Sunday, May 21 A special season for Kennedy Girls Lacrosse ended tragically as they fell in double overtime in the CHSAA Class A nal at Manhattan College. PHOTO COURTESY OF DENISE BUCELLO Kennedy Girls Lacrosse took second in the CHSAA Class A Final. PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Kennedy’s Jake Wu Ryan McInerney ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 24 PAGE 26 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS
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THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 31 WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? TO ADVERTISE WITH US, CALL BRETT FREEMAN AT (845) 208-8151 “Reaching our local neighborhood customers is exactly why we chose Halston Media. Everyone loves the local news. Living in the area as well as owning a business makes it easy to understand why we ‘advertise local’. Halston Media is definitely our best bang for the buck.” John Barile Owner, Sam’s Ceramic & Tile Yorktown Chamber of Commerce 2010 Organization of the Year November 29, 1987-March 21, 2003 MAY WE STAND AS TALL AS HE DID in memory of Our 20th Year Proudly Supporting Community Recreation and Education HARRISON APAR Standing three feet tall due to a rare dwarfism, as a featured speaker at his middle school graduation, Harrison told classmates... ‘Dreams Do Not Come Easily, But If You Stretch Enough, Nothing Is Out of Reach’ Facebook.com/HarrisonAparFoundation [email protected] • 914.275.6887 P.O. Box 1383, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit incorporated in the State of New York fi e Somers Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner on the “Town of Somers and it’s E ect on Small Business” on April 19. During the event, Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano highlighted the various projects and initiatives that are currently underway in the town. He discussed the progress being made in areas such as infrastructure development, area growth, and community outreach programs. Somers Police Chief Brian Linkletter talked about the state of law enforcement in the town and educated the attendees on all the responsibilities of the police department. He outlined the biggest issues in our town, with speeding topping the list, and the steps being taken to improve public safety, reduce crime and build stronger relationships with the community. He also urged people to lock their car doors! fi e event was attended by many members of the community who were eager to hear what their local leaders had to say. “It was so informative and everyone seemed really appreciative about what they had learned,” said Chamber President Amanda Casabona. Chamber Vice President Anthony Zurica, who has been working to help raise Chamber membership to pre-pandemic levels, said, “It was a well attended event and we saw a lot of new faces, which we are very happy about.” Overall, the dinner event was a great success and provided an excellent opportunity for members of the community to engage with their local leaders. fi e Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly events, which they hope will continue to foster stronger relationships between local businesses, the community and its leaders. If you own a business in town and would like to consider joining the Chamber, the General Membership is $125. For more information, visit somerschamber.com. Dinner held on ‘Town of Somers & its e ect on small biz’ PHOTOS COURTESY OF KIM KRISTENSEN Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano, fourth from left, was one of the featured guest speakers at last month’s Somers Chamber of Commerce meeting. He is seen here with the Somers Chamber Board of Directors, from left, President Amanda Casabona-Cohen, Carolyn Moss, Kimberly Kristensen, Jason Klatsky, Cesar Callan, Treasurer Christopher Boemio and Vice President Anthony Zurica. Somers Police Chief Brian Linkletter was also one of the featured speakers. SOMERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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