The Somers Record 1.10.19

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ZBA sides with Whispering Milohnic recognized
Pine in code complaint for decades of service
Residents plan to challenge decision
BY CAROL REIF Milohnic and his wife, Maryann, have

CONTRIBUTING WRITER lived in Somers for 51 years. ey have

BY JODI WEINBERGER Windsor Road, Yorktown Heights, sits two children and three grandchildren.
EDITOR at the intersection of Mahopac, York-
town and Somers and has drawn vitriol It’s because of people like Peter Miloh- As the the owner P.M. Pole Line Inc.,
Noise aside, a controversial landscape- from residents in all three towns. And
supply business is not violating town although the businesses share the same nic that Somers is a little brighter—espe- an Amawalk-based contracting busi-
code when it processes stone and other property, Whispering Pine Landscape is
materials, a divided Zoning Board of Ap- a separate entity from Whispering Pine cially during the holidays. ness, and Milohnic and fellow volunteers
peals ruled last week. Garden Center and Florist. e busi-
nesses split about two decades ago; the e town simply could “not get by have decorated the town Christmas tree
e board agreed with the town’s now- landscape portion is owned by omas
retired building inspector that Whisper- Kuck and the orist portion is owned by without its volunteers,” said Supervisor and installed holiday banners along local
ing Pine Landscape Supply Co. has not cousin Kathleen Kuck.
violated town code by processing stone Rick Morrissey before the town formally roads to “warmly welcome visitors and
and other material, a decision board Residents’ complaints are directed
members said they struggled to make. solely at the landscaping business. recognized Milohnic’s numerous contri- residents,” the proclamation read, during

e motion was approved 4-1 with In 2016, Anthony and Catherine butions at the Town Board’s rst meeting the holiday season.
board member Bill Harden dissenting Porco of Brianna Lane sued Whispering
and board member Umberto Santaroni Pine Landscape owner omas Kuck and of the new year. SEE MILOHNIC PAGE 6
abstaining. Board Chair Victor Can- the town of Somers over the noise ema- A member of the local Lions Club,
nistra, and members Melissa D’Ippolito, nating from the site as the result of such
Arnold Guyot and Tom Newman voted activities as rock crushing, tub grind- PHOTO COURTESY OF RICK MORRISSEY
for the motion to uphold the building in- ing and jackhammering, along with the
spector’s decision. Ronald Carpaneto was movement of big stones and trucks on Maryann and Pete Milohnic with the Somers Town Council.
not at the meeting. the property.

A skirmish between people in the au- Westchester County Supreme Court
dience broke out following the vote, with kicked the issue back to the Somers Zon-
folks pushing and shoving each other and ing Board of Appeals. A separate nui-
exchanging harsh words. sance case is still pending in Westchester
County Supreme Court; Porco said this
“Every member of this board has strug- week he expects that matter to be heard
gled with this mightily …. and we’re do- in February.
ing the best we can and trying to follow
the law as best we can,” Cannistra said. SEE WHISPERING PINE PAGE 7

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The Staff NEW YORK STATE SENATE—DISTRICT 40

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YoYuoruNr eNigeihgbhobror

Illuminate Somers winners lit up the town

e following is from the Somers Lions:

e Somers Lions would like to thank all those who entered the Illuminate Somers Light Decorating Contest and all those in the
community who braved the threat of rain to participate in the Parade of Lights. Somers certainly has holiday spirit. It is di cult to
drive into any of our many communities and not see multiple homes that were meticulously illuminated. It was Lion Herb Reimann’s
vision that Illuminate Somers could be a way to give back to the community and we certainly felt his presence with us during our
caravan of more than 130 Somers residents who all got to share in that joy this season together. We again asked registrants to
illuminate the charity of their choice, so without further delay below are your 2018 Illuminate Somers Winners:

1st Prize (Outside): Guyot Family illuminating 1st Prize (Indoor): Aloisio Family illuminating ASPCA
Blythedale Children’s Hospital Honorable Mentions (outdoor): Juan Family, Yovane Family illuminating
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Donnelly Family illuminating North East
2nd Prize (Outside): Ondrovic Family
illuminating Blythedale Children’s Hospital Special Recreation,Kaminski Family illuminating Somers Historical Society

3rd Prize & Community Choice (Outside): Honorable Mentions (indoor): Bambach Family illuminating Friends
Aloisio Family illuminating Somers Senior Citizen of Karen, Zimmerman Family illuminating Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Congratulations to all! Our whole community is the real winner because of the time and e ort that everyone puts into
decorating their homes. ank you!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JASON KLATSKY

Gary Forbes Chris Radding HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH Somers Honors Pete (Poleman) Milohnic
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Ernest G. Meder OBITUARIES BALANCED
ROCK
that followed, he and Ann trav-
Seniors Day Trips
eled the world (train travel was
Registration has begun at the
Ernest (Ernie) Meder, 95, a longtime resident of Heritage a favorite of his) and pursued a Amawalk Fire House, 1 Libery Way,
Amawalk, for Somers Seniors Day Trips.
Hills in Somers, died Friday, December 21, 2018. Ernie was born variety of shared interests. An Trips are open to all Somers residents 60
and up. For more information, call Don
on July 4, 1923 to eresa (née Hofmann) and Ernst Meder, of avid tennis player, Ernie played Belmon at 914-485-1960.

Queens (Maspeth), the oldest of two sons. eresa and Ernst were doubles into his mid-80s, was March 2: Broadway Show “Cher” and
a NYC restaurant. $165 per person. Pay-
post-WW I immigrants from small towns northwest of Frankfurt, an accomplished woodworker ment due Jan. 31.

Germany. (among the founding mem- April 12: Brooklyn Cherry Blossom
Festival and luncheon at a Brooklyn eat-
Ernie was raised in a German-speaking family and prized his bers of the Heritage Hills ery. $49 per person.

German heritage, especially bratwurst and beer. During the Great Woodcraft Club), active in the May 19: Cotton Club Gospel Lunch
and brunch. $67 per person.
Depression, a junior high school teacher spotted the talents of this Heritage Hills community ( rst
Westchester
hard-working, ambitious young boy and urged him to apply to president of the Condo 2 Board Bluegrass Club

Brooklyn Technical High School (Brooklyn Tech), from which he of Managers), and devoted vol- e Westchester Bluegrass Club is
proud to present “ e Bluegrass Char-
graduated in 1942 with honors as a member of Arista. unteer at the stroke support or- acters” on January 19 at the Lake Purdys
Clubhouse, 33 Lake Way, Purdys.
Ernie often commented how this single opportunity, to attend ganizations OPUS and St. An-
e Bluegrass Characters was formed
BTHS, changed the trajectory of his life. After high school, he en- drews Day Program in Hartsdale, NY. During his retirement, he by Stacy Phillips many years ago. e
band plays rst generation bluegrass
tered Cooper Union on a full scholarship, pursuing a degree in civil also made time to tutor high school students in Somers as well as music.

engineering. World War II interrupted his studies; he joined the young people incarcerated in the Florida state prison system when Doors open at 7 p.m. followed by an
Acoustic Jam, then 8 p.m. Open Mic
Army Air Force as an airplane and engine mechanic and served he and Ann spent some time on the Gulf Coast during the winter and 9-10:15 p.m. e Bluegrass Char-
acters. Donations: $15.00; BYOB and a
in Okinawa in 1945-46. Upon his return to civilian life, Ernie months. roughout his life, Ernie also derived enormous plea- small snack to share

entered the work force to help support his family (his father died sure from and took great pride in the accomplishments of his wife, SEE ROCK PAGE 5

in 1945; his mother in 1989). While working full-time,Ernie later daughters, son-in-law and grandsons.

earned a B.S. in Physics from Hofstra College (now University) in Ernie was known for his love of life,his kindness and the interest

1960 and subsequently also pursued an M.S. in Materials Science he showed in others, his self-deprecating and fun sense of humor,

at New York University. and resolute, disciplined nature. Many a mealtime conversation

While working at Sperry Gyroscope Company on Long Island over the years also featured one of Ernie’s “bonus” physics lessons.

in the late 1940s, Ernie met the love of his life, Ann Pellicano, His family and friends will always cherish memories of Ernie as

who hailed from the Bronx. ey married in 1950 and raised two a warm, caring and generous son, husband, father, grandfather,

daughters ( Joanne and Marilyn), rst in Syosset, NY. Upon join- brother, uncle and loyal friend.

ing IBM in 1962 (working at its famed omas J. Watson Re- Ernie and Ann were married for almost 63 years (she prede-

search Center in Yorktown Heights, and later in East Fishkill, ceased him in 2013). He is survived by daughters Joanne and

NY on thin- lm silicon chip development), Ernie and his family Marilyn (Scott), grandsons Kyle and Cameron, and many nieces,

moved to Mamaroneck and then White Plains (Greenburgh),NY. nephews, extended family, and friends. A private cremation is

In 1975, Ernie and Ann moved to the Heritage Hills community planned per Ernie’s wishes. A private memorial celebration of his

in Somers, NY. life will be held on January 20. ose who may wish to remember

ey were among its very rst residents and continued to reside Ernie with a memorial gift may contribute to St. Andrews Day

there for the rest of their lives. Ernie retired in 1987 and in the years Program, 101 North Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY 10530.

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Thursday, January 10, 2019 The Somers Record – Page 5

ROCK dale, NY 10540, Attn: Scholarship Architectual survey planned
Committee. Please include a note
FROM PAGE 4

on the memo line that the dona- for Elephant Hotel
Info: westchesterbluegrass- tion is for the Scholarship Fund.
[email protected] or Mike at 914- If donating online, please en-

213-9212 or visit westchester- roll in myschoolbucks.com and

bluegrassclub.com go to the School Store, then

Health Expo and click on Categories and choose BY CAROL REIF
Somers High School Donations. CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Blood Drive You can then choose a donation e Elephant Hotel in Somers is one of West-
amount and select Scholarship

is Lions Club event is at Fund Donations in the drop box chester’s treasures.

Somers High School, 120 Prim- for Donation Type. Built in the early 1800s by entrepreneur Hachal-

rose Street, Lincolndale, from 9 Any donation amount is great- iah Bailey, the red-brick structure was designated a

a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. ly appreciated! If you have any National Historic Landmark in 2005.

For more information, visit som- questions, please email Susette It was a memorial to an elephant named “Old

erslionsclub.org/blood-drive- Acocella at shsptsa.scholar@ Bet,” whose own history is equally as fascinating.

and-health-expo. gmail.com. It houses the town’s governmental o ces and

PTSA Nature Walk: Winter a small, but signi cant, museum run by the local
historical society and dedicated to the American

Scholarship Fund Tree Identification circus. e Alice Minnerly Runyon Reference Li- PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT ONDROVIC
brary also occupies part of the third oor.
e Somers High School Sunday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-noon, The Elephant Hotel during a snowstorm last year.
PTSA is currently accepting do- Muscoot Farm Like anyone or anything getting up there in age,
it needs a little check-up now and then.

nations to its Scholarship Fund. In this event co-sponsored by In November, the town received word that it was

Each year,the SHS PTSA awards the Friends of Muscoot Farm, approved for a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) e survey work will be conducted by Stephen

up to three $1,000 scholarships to join Bedford Audubon natural- of $3,000 from the Preservation League of NYS Tilly, Architect, a Dobbs Ferry rm that is “highly

graduating seniors to recognize ist Tait Johansson to learn how to conduct an architectural survey of the Elephant regarded in the eld of historic preservation,”Dym

volunteer service to SHS and/ to use a tree’s structure, bark, and Hotel, speci cally its basement. wrote.

or the community. Donations to other clues to ID it even after e organization’s motto: “So our past has a fu- e Town Board plans to authorize Supervi-

the scholarship fund are fully tax the leaves have fallen. e event ture.” sor Rick Morrissey to sign an agreement with

deductible and may be increased is family friendly, but all children e town’s comprehensive plan emphasizes the the Preservation League at its regular meeting on

through your employer’s “Match- must be accompanied by an adult. need to “preserve and enhance cultural resources ursday, Jan. 10.

ing Funds Program.” • Cost: Free. to engage with the community and celebrate the It also plans to authorize him to execute a Let-

You may donate by mail or on- • Level of Physical Di culty: history of Somers,” the Preservation League said. ter of Understanding with the architects and to cut

line. If making a donation by mail, Easy e funding for the condition report comes the rm a check for $500.

please send a check made payable • Dress warm. from the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Once all the necessary documents are completed

to the “SHS PTSA Scholarship Register with Susan at info@ Area and the NYS Council on the Arts. and accepted by the Preservation League, the town

Fund” to Somers High School bedfordaudubon.org or 914-302-

NEHWAPYPEAYR! 2019PTSA,P.O.Box 108,Lincoln- 9713.
Somers will have to kick in $500, according to a will be able to apply for more grant money for his-
memo from Syrette Dym, its director of planning. torical surveys and/or improvements.

From your friends at

From my family to yours, I’d like to wish
all our Somers friends and neighbors a
happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

Thank you for your continued support.
- Tom Newman

Owner, T3 LogoWear

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MILOHNIC High School, he went to the Air Jan. 4, Peter Milohnic Jr. Day. a pleasure and an honor to do resigned from the town Plan-
FROM PAGE 1
Force Academy, became a ghter Maryann joined her hubby for what he did. ning Board. She had served there

pilot and, eventually, a full-bird a photograph with Morrissey Calling the Lions “the great- since 2015.

Before they had bucket trucks, colonel. and the Town Council as the au- est club in the world,” he added Corning gave up her post be-

the agile elves actually had to Like most folks who sel essly dience gave the couple a stand- that there is no better place “in cause she and her family were

shinny up the tree’s limbs to give of themselves, Milohnic is ing ovation. the world to live in” than Somers. moving upstate.

string its lights. unwilling take all the credit. “It was awesome,” she said of Expressing hope that he can “ e town is a much better

None of these folks were He asked the Town Board if it the spontaneous show of sup- continue to contribute to the place because of her e orts on

spring chickens either. All ex- could also send a letter to Ma- port. community, Milohnic told the that board,” Morrissey said.

Con Ed workers, lack of fear of hopac Falls re ghter Stanley Meanwhile, the best part re- board: “I don’t want to retire e Town Board also ac-

heights was one of their skill sets. Zalesney, one of the people, he mains the Milohnic’ ability to completely.” knowledged the contributions

Apparently it’s also in the said, without whom his good make Somers “a little more fes- “And we won’t let you,” sev- of Jason Crawford, who resigned

DNA of Milohnic’s son, Peter. works would not be possible. tive.” eral board members warmly re- in December as a member of the

A 1986 graduate of Somers Morrissey proclaimed Friday, Milohnic said it’s been both sponded. Somers Energy Environment

Morrissey also thanked the Committee (SEEC). He, like

Lions Club itself, saying it has Corning, is moving out of the

New Year, “given a lot back to this commu- community.
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WHEREAS, Peter Milohnic, Jr. with his wife, Maryann, have
Located in Northern Fair eld County near Danbury lived in Somers for the past 51 years and have two children,
Hospital, just minutes from the New York border. Mariann and Peter and three grandchildren, Laynie, Alexis
and Peter, and
When did you last update your last will WHEREAS, Peter has been a member of the Somers Lions
and testament and power of attorney? Club for many years and he has volunteered countless
hours over several decades to beautifully decorate the Town
Christmas Tree with lights all with the help of his bucket
truck. Throughout the Business Historic District, he shows
his support and dedication to our country by displaying
and hanging the United States flags along the roadways
and during the holidays he replaces them with seasonal
Season’s Greetings flags to warmly welcome visitors and
residents, and
WHEREAS, Peter has also put the Elephant Hotel in the
spotlight by installing lights to shine on the façade, drawing
attention to the beautiful brick historic building. He also
assists Saint Joseph’s Church by decorating their Christmas
Tree with lights and hanging religious flags along the
roadway near the church, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Somers wishes to recognize Peter
and praise him for his passion and exceptional service to
the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that on behalf of the
entire Town Board of the Town of Somers I, Rick Morrissey,
Supervisor do hereby officially express our gratitude, thanks
and appreciation to Peter Milohnic Jr. for his years of
service and hereby declare Friday, January 4, 2019 as Peter
Milohnic Jr. Day in the Town of Somers.

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WHISPERING PINE manufacturing is appropriate to HARCKHAM who are used to working with Republican state
FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 2
the area, so that’s where I stand.” senators.

Residents have complained that “First and foremost, to my local colleagues in

e motion from the Zon- the loud noise coming from the After Cuomo lead the swearing-in ceremony, government, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a Re-

ing Board upholds the decision property has made their daily lives the newly minted state senator reiterated his publican or a Democrat or what the makeup of

of now-retired Somers Building miserable. Porco, a captain in the agenda for 2019, which includes passing legisla- your towns are, I work for you,” Harckham said.

Inspector Efrem Citarella that Yonkers Fire Department, works tion that tackles the issues of gun safety (Red Flag “And I cannot be successful unless all of you are

Whispering Pine has not violated nights and the constant loud Bill), family planning (Reproductive Health Act) successful. It’s not about me imposing some vision

any town codes with these activi- noises coming from the business and child abuse (Child Victims Act). on your municipality. It’s me being a support ser-

ties. prevent him from sleeping during “ ose are going to be moving very quickly,” vice to you and what you’re trying to accomplish.”

“ e Zoning Board has turned the day, thereby a ecting his work Harckham said. He also promised “common- Cuomo said the people of the Hudson Valley

its back on us,” Porco said in a and home life, he said. sense gun safety, election reform and, for the rst have a “great team” working for them.

phone call. Other residents said the noise, time in a long time, a real conversation about uni- “We have Shelley Mayer (Senate District 37),

In explaining her vote, dust and debris from processing versal health care in New York.” and David Buchwald (Assembly District 93), and

D’Ippolito said there was a “lack materials reaches their homes Both Cuomo and Harckham also touched on Steve Otis (Assembly District 91), and Sandy

of evidence”to support the Porcos’ from early morning to late at the issue of immigration. Cuomo said the federal Galef (Assembly District 95), and Kevin Byrne

claims. Newman said he believes night. government is “spreading cancer” by using the “old (Assembly District 94),” Cuomo said. “I’m excited

the processing of materials—i.e. e meeting turned conten- and ugly” strategy of divide and conquer. about what they’re going to do together.”

crushing rock and jackhammer- tious with residents yelling at the Harckham said he would

ing—is “inherent in being a land- board as members readied to vote. also like his o ce to set a State Sen. Pete Harckham, surrounded by his
positive tone. family, is sworn in by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
scaping supply business and sell- At one point, Anthony Porco
“ ose of who govern PHOTO: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
ing those materials.” stood and threatened to beat up and have been given the op-

Guyot said he agreed with someone. Later, during a phone

D’Ippolito. call, he said emotions got charged portunity to govern, need to

“ ere’s no winners and no los- when he was defending his wife govern humbly,” he said. “I

ers here and it’s unfortunate that I from someone making comments can’t remember when trash

feel that way,” Guyot said. “Based in the crowd. talking started passing for

on the previous building inspec- In voting, Cannistra said he governing and legislation,

tor’s ndings, there were no viola- believes that if the board were but we need to start chang-

tions to the code at that time.” to agree with the residents and ing the tone and that will

Siding with the residents, against Whispering Pine the de- start today.”

Harden said he believes the pro- cision would be overturned based Sitting in the crowd at

cessing of materials has changed on previous case law. Peekskill High School were

the nature of the business from “We know one side will not be many local elected o cials,

landscaping to manufacturing. happy with this decision but we including Lewisboro Su-

“I’m not looking to put (Whis- have to base it on law,” Cannis- pervisor Peter Parsons and

pering Pine) out of business,” tra said. “We’re charged, not with Yorktown Supervisor Ilan

Harden said. “But I’m looking voting with our hearts, or what we Gilbert. Harckham had a

to put them somewhere where want to do, we follow the code.” message for these leaders,

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Happily Opinion
Ever
After

Re ections e Perfect
Christmas Recipe
Happy New Year! past year’s Frozen Feet Challenge required
I’m so excited to discover what participants to commit to running at least Somers resident Don Penzine shared a poem written by his
2019 has to o er; personally, one mile, outdoors, every day, for the two- 9-year-old granddaughter, Claire O’Donnell, with e Somers Record.
Here’s what Don said about it:
professionally and of month program duration. I
“Every so often as Christmas time roles around, we as adults seem to get into
course where this year’s pretty much run just slightly a state of frenzy to hustle and bustle just to get everything done. By doing so
diversions will take me. DIVERSIONS & faster than my kids walk, maybe at times we tend to forget the true meaning of Christmas and what it
EXCURSIONS but I love a challenge. I had means to family and friends. We also may not consider just what the children
What I know for sure is are thinking in addition to presents, and sugar plums dancing.”

that 2018 didn’t disap- NANCY just nished the Jingle Bell Here’s Claire’s Christmas recipe:
point and that so many SORBELLA Run so I thought, how hard
of life’s small twists and could this be? Well, it was THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS RECIPE
By Claire O’Donnell
turns can be the most pretty hard because it was
Measure cutting down a tree which my family agreed on for this year’s tree.
memorable. As I re ect really cold during the entire Peel in opening the box lled with the ornaments we have collected and
remembering all the stories that go with them.
upon the past year I am challenge but the way in Melt a glowing fresh Christmas tree lled with all our family’s favorite
ornaments and a beautiful angel on top.
so grateful for the experiences that I’ve which RRC created yet another community Sprinkle the smell of a fresh pine tree lling the air with a dazzling smell.
On the side a little red elf is hiding in many fun places to watch us during
had just as a result of this column. Many out of all of us kept me going and I honestly our day. ere are pinches of wreaths with big red bows on the front of our
house making the streets brighter when it gets darker earlier.
a “pinch me” moment was had; fabulous completed it. I’m very proud of this accom- Chop in putting carrots and cookies on a plate. ere are cookies for Santa
and carrots for the reindeer that are both working hard.
fun, impactful, inspiring events, and oh so plishment and my nisher shirt. Sweeten with fun Christmas music that we can only listen to for a short

many incredible new people have touched amount of time. Drizzle in the smell of gooey gingerbread cookies cooking
in the oven, making the house smell amazing.
my life. My wish for everyone who reads Greyston Foundation Summer
Glaze presents in shiny wrapping paper and bows under our glowing
Diversions is a year lled with wonder and Soiree & Launch of the Center for Open Christmas tree. Add in kids hoping when they go to bed on Christmas Eve
that it is a white Christmas Caramelize a happy mom, dad, and sister lled
joy, and that you come along with me as Hiring at Greyston, Yonkers
with love and joy.
we look at the area around us through a It’s no secret that I love galas and soirees. Blend kids waking up their parents early in the morning to go see what
Santa put in their stockings. Bake a co ee cake that smells amazing and it
new lens. For this rst column of the year I also love Greyston, its mission and of
is especially made for Christmas morning.
I decided to highlight what could really be course their brownies! I was so honored to Sauté Baba and papi coming through the door with smiles on their face

“the best of ” diversions; some of my faves, be invited to their summer soiree and to and ready to celebrate.
Freeze opening presents and giving a million hugs to say thank you and I
raising the bar for what’s next. tour their newest acquisition, the Mon-
love you.
astery of the Blessed Sacrament. Touring ere you have it a perfect recipe for Christmas.

The Really Big Show, Family Services that and the historic Ethan Flagg House,

of Westchester’s Benefit at The Perform- hearing their amazing speakers, and seeing

ing Arts Center at Purchase College so much progress in person, topped o

A true “pinch me” experience; e Really by a vegan-brownie tasting made it truly

Big Show is a star-studded variety show a night to remember. You don’t have to

and when I went I got to meet and inter- attend their soiree to learn about and ap-

view Jay Leno. A true gentleman, funny, preciate Greyston. Stop by their bakery at

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e Really Big Show is modeled loosely educational tour and to buy brownies.

after the Ed Sullivan Show and doesn’t

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Thursday, January 10, 2019 OPINION The Somers Record – Page 9

e year in review- 2018

MAN It’s possible that seeing a game the woodwork to scoop up the not necessarily with each other. the robot puts itself together
OVERBOARD at Wrigley Field was on this money that they had to install ey rst tried to implement the rst. e robot spent 12 minutes
guy’s bucket list, but did anyone new woodwork on I-70.
RICK explain to him that you don’t survey using sh as subjects, but planning motion pathways, three
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fake news mainstream media, TO EACH OTHER USING ate seafood on the same day, tra bolt that was in the bag. After
but right now I’m going to recap SUGGESTED FRIENDS’FEATURE the odds of them having sex at’s the good news. e bad spending all that time assembling
the stories that are really impor- increased 39 percent, although news is that the robot is also from
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Happy New Year

THE baby as the embodiment of the Now, instead of forgetting our gain with life. If you bargain for else’s point of view (you don’t
SEASONED coming year and a really old Sea- resolves on January 2nd, how less, you’ll get less; if you strive for have to agree, just try to see
CITIZEN soned Citizen as the symbol of about trying to live up to them? more, you’re bound to reach your through their eyes), and patience.
the last 12 months. Each one of goals. We must concentrate on Being patient will make you a
ADRIENNE us has the opportunity, accord- First, let’s follow the Golden what we can do and not on how more tolerant and understanding
KAVELLE ing to these icons, to shed the Rule: “Do Unto Others As You others are impeding our way. person.
past and start the future with the Would Have Others Do Unto
We wish all our friends innocence of youth. We review You.” No more resenting some- Second, let’s live as if each day • Be brave. If you see an
happiness in the new our lives and make hard to keep one for being a di erent color or was the beginning of something injustice happening, speak up.
year. We picture a resolutions and sing Auld Lang practicing a di erent religion or wonderful, that every sunrise As Edmond Burke said, “All that
Syne. having more than you do. Each promises the opportunity to is necessary for evil to triumph is
of us has the opportunity to bar- enrich our vistas. for good people to do nothing.”

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Thursday, January 10, 2019 OPINION The Somers Record – Page 11

B-B-Bats KAVELLE

FROM PAGE 10

JUST “What are you doing?” he now or it’ll disappear down the think I’m gonna faint.” • Love yourself. How can
JO ANN asked, really upset to be awak- wall.” He positioned himself “You’re not going to faint. you love others if you don’t love
ened. on the opposite side of the yourself rst? None of us is
JO ANN window to get a good shot. Hurry up and bring me the bag perfect, but we can overlook our
FRANCELLA “I saw something crawling before he realizes he can get mistakes and learn from them.
down the curtain.” “Let me out of here, you away, then we’ll really be up a Just trying makes it feasible.
It was around 4 a.m. one maniac. Suppose you swat creek.”
morning when I lay awake “You’re dreaming!” he said, at it and he ies toward me? • Don’t hold a grudge, let it
not being able to sleep. and I could tell he was start- OMG, I can’t even think of it.” I mustered all the courage go. Anger turns inward and you
My husband, Ken, had a nice ing to pull the covers up near I had as I entered the room, only wind up hurting yourself.
rhythm going with his snoring, his neck and that he would be As I ran screaming from the picked up the bag and walked
and with each inhale, I imag- asleep again in thirty seconds. room, I could hear him swing- it over to him. en, like a • Laughter is the best medi-
ined placing a pillow over his ing the racquet furiously until Road Runner cartoon, cine; it releases endorphins in
head before I went insane. I began pushing at his side, I heard him yelling for me to the brain, just like chocolate,
as I tried to rouse him. He bring him a paper bag. I was gone. ere was no and makes us feel great.
e lights from the passing knew sleep was done for the “we” in this adventure. Ken
cars brie y illuminated the night if he didn’t get up to I ran downstairs to the was on his own. • Be optimistic! You will then
ceiling; and I tried to imagine investigate. kitchen, grabbed a big paper live longer and enjoy life more.
where these people were going bag from the pantry, ran back About two minutes later, he A half empty glass can always
at four a.m. while I was des- With our eyes trained on the upstairs, threw it into the bed- exited the room, the bag mov- be lled.
perately trying to sleep. Sud- curtain, he turned on the light. room and closed the door. ing frantically as he carried it
denly, from the corner of my “EEEEEEEK!” I screamed down the stairs. I heard him And now, as I said at the
eye, I thought I saw the curtain again, as we both saw a bat “ at’s not good, Hon,” he open the back door and toss start, I’m wishing you, my
move. “What the heck?” I ever so slowly creep down the yelled, as I shielded myself with the bag outside. We hoped the friends, happiness, health, and
tried to strain my eyes in the curtain. the bedroom door. “I need you bat would be gone by morning. everything you wish for your-
dark because I was actually too to bring it to me because I have selves in 2019. Let’s raise our
scared to lean over and turn on “Don’t move!” demanded him trapped Ken went back to sleep. God glasses in toast to a really won-
the light. I vaguely saw some- Ken as he got out of bed, went bless him, he can sleep on a derful and peaceful new year!
thing the size of a mouse creep into my o ce and returned under the racquet on the picket fence; but I slept in my
down the side of the curtain. with my autographed Ilie Nas- oor.” Contact Adrienne at Ergosum1@
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Watch out for the garage doors! FRANCELLA

When I was 16, drive; if you don’t, you FROM PAGE 11
my folks en-
couraged me to WHATWAS will never want to drive daughter’s room. ank goodness she was away at college.
take Auto Driving during I THINKING? again.” e next morning, the bag was empty, and I imagined the bat nding
e garage doors were
another home to invade. We checked our bedroom window, and realized it
summer school. My father RUTHANN destroyed. I expected was unlocked, and the top portion had fallen down less than a quarter of an
inch, just enough for a rogue bat to nd its way into my room. All win-
would take me out after SCHEFFER the car to be a mess, but dows are now tightly secured. ere’s no way I want a repeat performance
of that night.
dinner to practice—he there wasn’t a scratch to
As for my autographed Ilie Nastase tennis racquet, Ken cleaned it, but
seemed to be relaxed, but be found--Dad said this keeps it in his o ce, just in case he needs a “bat stunner” again.

then he was good at put- car was built like a tank. Contact Jo Ann at [email protected]

ting on a poker face. We took a short ride and when we returned

One evening, after a smooth practice run, home, he told me I did well. As we were

I con dently pulled into the driveway. We getting out of the car, he said:

shared the driveway with our neighbors; “It was time for me to get an overhead

their kitchen faced the drive and Vic, the door anyway.”

oldest of the three kids, was doing the A few days later, Vic came over and

dishes: apologized:

“Hey, watch out for the garage doors,” he “Boy, did I get holy hell from my mother.

yelled out the window. Without slowing She blames me and my “stupid” shout for

down, I went through the closed garage you hitting the doors. I’m really sorry!”

doors, never hitting the brake, nothing!! is “event” is part of my legacy, so my

e 1941 Chrysler stopped, its front end family tells me. I still hear about it all these

partially in the garage with pieces of wood years later. At the funeral home when Vic’s

and glass on the hood. Dad looked at me mother passed away, he and I recalled the

wide-eyed and calmly asked: “garage doors incident” and had a good

“Why didn’t you step on the brake?” laugh. She was probably looking down

I was devastated and couldn’t answer still telling him it was his fault!

him. I ran into the house, past my mother A few years back, I wrote about this trau-

who had seen the whole thing, and up the matic event, omitting Vic’s contribution.

stairs to my room. I was crying; what had Seeing a photo of our childhood home,

I done? I was so sure I had wrecked Dad’s including the old garage, the memory came

car. A few minutes later, he came into my back and Vic had to “pay his dues.” Sadly,

room and told me we were going back out he passed away not too long ago—he

for a drive. I protested that I just couldn’t, would have enjoyed reading and reliving

I was too upset. He put his hand out and our escapade.

said:

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e following is from the Somers School District: English and history nals at the honors level. So grams at somerslibrary.org or by 12:30 p.m. Usher in the winter
far, almost every one of the 35 students in the class
Savannah Baloy is reading aloud from a slip of has taken at least one assessment at the honors calling 914-232-5717. Programs months with a relaxing drop-in
white paper, stumbling over the quirky grammar: level.
“I like to watch comedy show and sports TV. I am are funded by the Friends of the art class. Take a break on Mon-
very happy to know about you. I want to you to “ e diverse group of learners created by the
come to my country in Tkibuli.” embedded honors model fosters a growth mind- Somers Library through donations. day mornings and pack your bag
set,” said Kearns. “Kids are being challenged and
Baloy and her fellow grade nine Humanities pushed by the other students around them and Join the Somers Library with your favorite art supplies:
classmates have just received their second letters they’re succeeding at a higher level of thinking
from pen pals in Georgia, a country at the cross- and learning.” Foundation watercolors,acrylic paints, colored
roads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Eng-
lish teacher Katherine DeLandri organized the e recent graphic novel project is a good ex- If you would like to help make pencils, pens, paints and brushes.
exchange with fellow Somers High School gradu- ample of the combined English/history course
ate Kendra Burpee, who is in the Peace Corps work. It also illustrates the di erence between the Somers Library extraordinary, Quiet music will accompany you
teaching English in the small town of Tkibuli. Regents-level and honors-level work. In writing
their graphic novels, students had two options. If please consider making a tax-de- while you relax and create art with
“So far I’ve learned they have similar interests they chose Regents-level work, their novel needed
as me, even though they are far away,” said Robbie to show symbols for one belief system, evidence of ductible donation to the Somers other enthusiastic art lovers! ere
Conti. “My pen pal, Dato, and I have the same information, and two graphic novel techniques. If
favorite actor–Adam Sandler.” the students chose honors-level work, their novel Library Foundation. Your gift is a $30.00 fee; checks should be
needed to compare and contrast two belief sys-
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Studies course in its inaugural year at the high and exhibit four graphic novel techniques.
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every day in the class and will continue the course honors format has been overwhelmingly positive. o erings and capabilities of our Foodie Club for Teens urs-
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to satisfying the state English and Social Studies ey say they enjoy the challenge, but feel less library. Other ways you can be an days, 1/17, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14,3/28,
requirements, this course is piloting an embedded stressed because they can choose when and how
honors program. to challenge themselves. integral part of the library’s future 4/11, 4/25 & 5/9 from 3:15-4:30

Embedded honors is a format that allows stu- “I evaluate criteria more and I have to under- include volunteering to help with p.m. Join us at the Somers Library
dents to choose Regents-level assessments or stand the option to decide if I can do well with it,”
honors-level assessments at the end of each unit said one student. a Library Foundation project or to make snacks and small meals
of study. In this class, all nal unit assessments are
in the form of tiered projects. In order to achieve “ is format gives us time to process what we’re special event, or by becoming a that the group can enjoy using the
an honors distinction at the end of the year, the learning,” said another student. “Teachers have to
student must have taken at least ve of the seven hear our voices to know what we’re thinking.” business sponsor. Check us out on library sta kitchen. We will also
unit assessments at the honors level, and both the
Given the success of the Humanities 9 embed- our website, www.SomersLibrary- be discussing and planning for the
ded honors, the district is looking into expanding
the pilot program. Foundation.org, or on Facebook, next meeting’s meal while we are

www.facebook.com/SomersLi- cooking! is program is for teens/

braryFoundation/. Call 914-361- tweens in grades 6th and up. Space

9979 to learn more. is limited. Register online on the

Are you a Friend of the online calendar on the library’s

Somers Library? website or call.

Each year the Friends are tasked Art Exhibit: Collages and

with raising su cient funds to Photographs by Jane Hogan at

provide a wide range of programs the Somers Library. January 5 -

for children,teens and adults at the February 1, during library hours

library. e annual fundraising ap- Opening reception on Saturday,

peal is still underway.Donations of January 5 from 2-4 p.m. in the

any amount can be sent to Friends Program Room. No registration

of the Library, P.O. Box 443, required. Jane has been a Somers

Somers, NY 10589. Additional resident for fourteen years. While

information, and its brochure, is not an artist by profession or de-

To advertise in The Somers Record, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email available at the Friends section on gree, she has always enjoyed the
[email protected].
the library website: www.somers arts and has taken courses in many

library.org. art disciplines. Her photographs

It accepts donations via PayPal re ect her keen eye for detail,while

to [email protected] her collage work is usually created

donations are tax-deductible to the with a friend or family member in

extent allowed by law. mind. Jane’s work has previously

e Friends of the Somers Library been displayed at the Putnam Arts

is a nonpro t organization chartered Council in Mahopac, and she has

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Thursday, January 10, 2019 SCHOOLS & CAMPS The Somers Record – Page 17

Cub Scouts learn about town government

Somers Cub Scout Pack 1 conducted its regular De- ere are 90 members of Pack 1 including boys from interacts with the police department as well as the other
cember meeting at the Elephant Hotel to meet with kindergarten through fth grade. More than 60 attended town departments.
several Somer’s o cials, including Councilman omas the event during which the kindergartens received the
Garrity, Police Chief Michael Driscoll and Judge Mi- Lions Honor Achievement and the Animal Kingdom Philip McDermott, a Troop 376 Eagle Scout, ad-
chael McDermott. Achievement and the rst grade Den earned and received dressed the scouts on the challenges he faced on his road
the rank of Bobcat. to being an Eagle Scout.
“ e night went a far way in motivating the next gen-
eration of civil servants and good citizens,” Cubmaster Garrity explained to the cub scouts how the town gov- e discussions with the scouts was lively and they had
Steve Lobasco said. “Not only did the Cub Scouts learn a ernment functions and the roles played by the councilper- many insightful questions indicating that they were pay-
lot, but all of the parents were more than impressed that sons and the town supervisor. Driscoll discussed with the ing attention, Michael McDermott said.
each of (the town leaders) took time out of their busy scouts the role of the police in town and emphasized that
schedules to host our meeting in the Elephant Hotel dur- the police provided assistance are approachable. McDer- “We emphasized to the scouts that they should be
ing such a busy time of the year.” mott went over the role of the court in town and how it thankful to their parents who take the time to bring them
to the scout meetings,” he said.

Cub Scout Pack 1 with town leaders PHOTO COURTESY OF PHILIP MCDERMOTT

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Shelter pet of the week: LIBRARY or email us at [email protected]
Mindy FROM PAGE 16
with your name, number, a time to

call between 9 a.m.—5 p.m. and

had her work accepted into a juried whether your interest is in Medi-

art show there. She would like to care services or other bene ts.

thank the Somers Library for the A counselor will return your call

opportunity to show some of her within two business days. SBIC

work in the hope that it will inspire will not meet on days the Somers

Each week, Somers Middle School others to get out there and create schools are closed due to snow.
students Jay and Julia Wilkinson present a
pet looking for a home and poem they were their own. Jane’s work can also be Happiness Workshop. urs-
inspired to write about that pet. is week,
we read about Mindy. viewed on her Instagram account day, January 24, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Mindy @janecollagecards. Everyone wants to be happy, but

Senior Benefits Information many cannot nd their way to be

Center. Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. truly so. In this workshop, Rabbi

- 1 p.m. Senior Bene ts Informa- Laurie Gold and attendees will ex-

tion Centers (SBICs) help older plore paths to happiness, including

Last night in my dreams adults 60 and over and those car- practicing forgiveness, gratitude,
I saw a little girl
ing for the elderly achieve a better and meditation. ey will also dis-
She looked deep into my eyes
“Mommy! Mommy! I found the one!” understanding of Medicare health cuss some of the scienti c, socio-

She cheered plans and prescription drug cover- logical and spiritual underpinnings
at dream will soon be real
I know I will go to my forever home age. Information is provided about of joy. is workshop is open to ev-
When that day comes and I will think
di erent types of government pro- eryone and is non-denominational.
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and hope that someday grams. Meet with trained counsel- Registration is required; register
More shelter dogs will nd this love
And cherish it forever ors in a private setting to get infor- our online calendar at www.somer-

mation about: slibrary.org or call 914-232-5717.

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ABOUT MINDY low-income seniors resident? Would you like to make

She is a 1-year old terrier and pit bull ter- • Financial bene t programs such an impact on your library & your

rier mix. is energetic girl would make a as Home Energy Assistance Pro- community? Join our Somers Li-

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and gets along nicely with both people and dogs. other adoptable pets. trained counselors in a private set- the library to gain volunteer hours

She is currently working on her obedience train- You can also visit SPCA of Westchester at 590 ting. No appointment is necessary. while developing leadership skills.

ing while she waits patiently to meet her future North State Road, Briarcli Manor, to get to If you can’t visit the library in per- Food will be provided. is pro-

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Thursday, January 10, 2019 The Somers Record – Page 19
Zach Lupinacci
Sports works for the
pin a semifinal
Somers makes match with
strides at own Tyler Roa of
tournament Mahopac.

Tuskers honor former coach Matt Russo
DiSanto with surprise ceremony was second
at 106
BY ROB DIANTONIO pounds.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Michael Rivera
Somers wrestling coach Ron DiSanto wanted to do something special for Ma- pins Mahopac’s
hopac coach Dennis DiSanto, his uncle, who is retiring at the end of this Julian Vitiello in
season after 35 years coaching wrestling. Ron gured there was no better the 220-pound
place to honor him than at the Tuskers’ own tournament. semis.

Ron invited plenty of Dennis’ former athletes and teammates to join him PHOTOS: ROB
before the nals of the 40th annual Eric D’Agnese Memorial Somers Tour- DIANTONIO
nament. ere was a surprise ceremony and Dennis was presented with a
large plaque.

“ ere was a great turnout by his former teammates and wrestlers he
coached throughout the years,” Ron said. “Seeing the support from his past
and present wrestlers during the ceremony showed the impact that he has
had on their lives.”

Dennis had been on the Tusker sidelines for 27 years before coaching
Mahopac for the last eight. He also was a team captain with his brothers
Ron and Vic with the Tuskers back in the 1970s. Dennis, a Somers resident,
also became the winningest dual meet coach in Section 1 history, earning his
422nd career win on Jan. 7 against Brewster.

Ron, who took over the Somers program four years ago, wrestled for Den-
nis at Somers.

“It has been a lot of fun coaching at the same time as my uncle,” Ron said.
“Our teams attend each other’s tournaments and we scrimmage together. I
pick his brain and observe him, trying to learn as much as possible. I see the
bonds that he has made with wrestlers, coaches and o cials within the wres-
tling community and it is very inspiring to see the impact he has had on so
many people.”

Mahopac won the tournament and had ve champions.
A rebuilding Somers team performed admirably, placing eighth overall and had
two wrestlers nish second: Matt Russo (106 pounds) and Michael Rivera (220
pounds).
“Overall, we wrestled how I expected and we nished in the middle of the pack,”
Ron said. “ e team is improving slowly but surely, which is our goal.”
Zach Lupinacci, however, impressed Ron the most in a tough 145-pound weight
class. He battled with Mahopac’s Tyler Roa in the semi nals, but lost a tight 4-3
match. Lupinacci came in third, defeating Beacon’s Ryan Rabenda by pin in 2:22.
“He made the move down to 145 and looked tough,” Ron said. “He has been
working hard and is improving a lot.”

omas Gall was fth at 195 pounds. Peter Kim placed sixth at 152. A.J. D’Orazio
nished 2-2 at 182 pounds.

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SomertsovpasrMsitayhgoypmacnastics

Taylor Breeding leads team in all around
at meet on Jan. 7

Emma Scores Taylor Breeding
Lusthaus
All around More photos on page 24
Taylor Breeding, first place
with 35.3; Lucy DeMichele,
second place with 34.95;
Emma Lusthaus, fifth place

with 32.9

Vault
Taylor Breeding second with

8.2, Mariam Aboud third
with 8.15; Natalie Maher
and Lucy DeMichele tie for

fourth with 8.1

Uneven bars
Taylor Breeding, first place
with 8.7; Lucy DeMichele,

second with 8.65

Balance Beam
Taylor Breeding, first place

with 9.1; Alexis Fischer
second with 9.0; Lucy
DeMichele, third with 8.75;
Katharine Grimes, fourth

place with 8.7

Floor exercise
Lucy DiMichele first with

9.45; Taylor Breeding,
second with 9.3

The Somers combined gymnastics team: Emma Lusthaus, Alexis Fischer, Clare Murphy, Katharine Grimes, Natalie Maher, Lucy DeMichele, Alissa Statler, Regan Mooney, Emily
Statler, Taylor Breeding, Mariam Aboud

Thursday, January 10, 2019 SPORTS The Somers Record – Page 21

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Nick Maestri added 14 points for Somers, which Somers grinded out a 42-41 win over Brewster in

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DiCintio’s buzzer beater leads Somers past Brewster
Win comes at a price with Angelini injury

BY ROB DIANTONIO Jordan May, Isabella Rukaj
CONTRIBUTING WRITER No. 13, and goes up for two.
Taylor Penzo
With star senior Hannah Angelini out after go for the PHOTOS: ROB
su ering a concussion late in the fourth quar- steal. DIANTONIO
ter, Dani DiCintio knew she had to take over if
Somers was going to pull out a league game with
host Brewster.

e junior guard did just that, nailing a deep
3-pointer with eight seconds left in overtime to
lead the Tuskers to a 52-50 win on Jan. 5.

Brewster’s Meagan Beal scored with 15 sec-
onds remaining in OT to give the Bears a one-
point edge. DiCintio then came down and
nailed the decisive three from the top of the key.
Somers coach Marc Hattem estimated that it
was a 25-footer.

“It’s actually interesting because Dani blew
the defensive coverage with 15 seconds left that
gave Meagan Beal the layup,”Hattem said.“She
should have switched it. en we just inbound
it to her and she just races down the court and
pulls up from nowhere.It was a bomb.It was like

ve feet from beyond the arc at the top of the
key.”

Brewster had one last deep heave but the shot
was long and clanged o the backboard. “It was
a wild game,”Hattem said.

DiCintio nished with a game-high 25
points.Isabella Rukaj added 10 points while An-
gelini had eight points before leaving the game.

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GIRLS HOOPS Jordan
May looks
FROM PAGE 22 to get to
the rim.
Angelini’s injury came with less than
a minute left in the fourth quarter and Hannah Angelini heads
Somers leading by three points. e for the hoop after
Bears made two free throws to cut the
de cit to a point. Somers then turned getting past Lakeland’s
it over, leading to a Brewster basket Alexa Cole.
which put it up one.
PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO
DiCintio came through again by get-
ting to the foul line with two seconds Dani DiCintio pulls up for a three.
left. She made 1 of 2 to force overtime.

Brewster went on a 17-0 run at one
point in what was a physical game. e
Bears also went 20 for 24 from the foul
line. “Nothing was going right,” Hat-
tem said.

In a 52-35 league win over visiting
Lakeland, Somers fell behind 8-0 in
the early going but took control after
that on Jan. 4.

Angelini paced the Tuskers with
18 points. DiCintio (14 points), Tay-
lor Penzo (10 points) and Rukaj (8
points) were all strong contributors in
the win.

Angelini will likely miss at least a few
weeks due to her concussion. Sophomore guard Emily Arena is
also still out with a wrist injury. It’s tough timing for the Tusk-
ers as they are in the thick of league play. ey were scheduled
to host John Jay-Cross River on Jan. 8. Somers travels to Walter
Panas at 6:15 p.m. today.

“ e tough thing too is that those are two teams that are going
to pressure us a lot and that’s where we’re going to miss Hannah
incredibly,” Hattem said of facing John Jay and Panas. “It stings.
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Crossword Puzzle solutions on page 26 Fun By The Numbers

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Network 36. Confederate
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Thursday, January 10, 2019 LEGAL NOTICES The Somers Record – Page 27

PUBLIC NOTICE Appeals of the Town of Somers, agent upon whom process NY (SSNY) 12/12/18. Cty: of Org. led with Sec. of State

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Westchester County, New York against may be served & shall Westchester. SSNY desig. as of NY (SSNY) 12/7/2018.

that the Zoning Board of will conduct a Public Hearing mail process to 24 Idlewood agent upon whom process Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig.

Appeals of the Town of Somers, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Rd., White Plains, NY 10605. against may be served & shall as agent upon whom process

Westchester County, New York at 7:30 P.M. at the Somers General Purpose. mail process to 45 E. 33rd St., against may be served & shall

will conduct a Public Hearing Town House, 335 Route 202, LLC FORMATION NOTICE NY, NY 10016. General Purpose. mail process to 538 Westchester
Ave., Rye Brook, NY 10573.
on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Somers, New York, 10589 on the Finch Lane Beauty LLC, LLC FORMATION NOTICE General Purpose.
at 7:30 P.M. at the Somers application of Janet Lupinacci

Town House, 335 Route 202, for a Special Exception Use Arts of Org. led with Sec. of 15 Henning Drive LLC, LLC FORMATION NOTICE
Somers, New York, 10589 on the Permit and an Area Variance State of NY (SSNY) 9/24/2018. Arts of Org. led with Sec. of

application of John and Diana under Section Schedule 170-70. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. State of NY (SSNY) 10/17/18. TWN Lag LLC, Arts of

Rice for an Area Variance under e Property included in this as agent upon whom process Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. Org. led with Sec. of State

Section Schedule 170:A1 of the application is located in an R-40 against may be served & shall as agent upon whom process of NY (SSNY) 11/6/2018.

Zoning Schedule. e Property Residential District at 159 Route mail process to 6 Finch Lane, against may be served & shall Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig.

included in this application is 118, Yorktown Heights and is Bedford, NY 10506. General mail process to 28 Hillside Dr., as agent upon whom process

located in an R-80 Residential known and shown on the Town Purpose. Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567. against may be served & shall

District at 21 Orchard Hill Tax Map as Section: 16.17, LLC FORMATION NOTICE General Purpose. mail process to 156 Middle
Road and is known and shown Block: 1, Lot: 5. Snow Jaguar LLC, Arts of LLC FORMATION NOTICE Patent Rd., Bedford, NY 10506.
on the Town Tax Map as Section: All persons having any interest General Purpose.

37.10, Block: 1, Lot: 17. in the application are invited Org. led with Sec. of State Deco In Vogue, LLC, Arts of LLC FORMATION NOTICE

All persons having any interest to attend and will be given an of NY (SSNY) 11/30/2018. Org. led with Sec. of State of

in the application are invited opportunity to be heard. Cty: Westchester. SSNY desig. NY (SSNY) 11/28/2018. Cty: 329 Locust Street LLC, Arts

to attend and will be given an BY ORDER OF THE as agent upon whom process Westchester.SSNY desig.as agent of Org. led with Sec. of State

opportunity to be heard. ZONING BOARD OF against may be served & shall upon whom process against may of NY (SSNY) 11/5/2018. Cty:

BY ORDER OF THE APPEALS mail process to 70 Church St., be served & shall mail process Westchester. SSNY desig. as

ZONING BOARD OF VICTOR CANNISTRA Tarrytown, NY 10591. General to Belowich & Walsh LLP, 140 agent upon whom process against

APPEALS CHAIRMAN Purpose. Grand St., White Plains, NY may be served & shall mail

VICTOR CANNISTRA Denise Schirmer, Secretary LLC FORMATION NOTICE 10602. General Purpose. process to 37 Sprain Valley Rd.,
CHAIRMAN January 3, 2019 Ainsworth 33, LLC, Arts of LLC FORMATION NOTICE Scarsdale, NY 10583. General
Purpose.
Denise Schirmer, Secretary

January 3, 2019 LLC FORMATION NOTICE Org. led with Sec. of State of LLD Services, LLC, Arts

PUBLIC NOTICE LS Exec Search LLC, Arts
of Org. led with Sec. of State

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE of NY (SSNY) 1/1/2019. Cty:

that the Zoning Board of Westchester. SSNY desig. as

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