North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 9 No. 13 Thursday, June 1, 2023 BALANCED ROCK 4 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEGAL NOTICES 23 LEISURE 18 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 History Comes Alive pg 3 ROCHAMBEAU Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. e community was able to indulge their passion for reading and so much more at Ruth Keeler Memorial Library’s annual fair. e event featured a gathering of literature lovers, local organizations, and even some exotic creatures! Read more on page 12! indulge their passion for reading and so much more at Ruth Keeler Memorial Library’s annual fair. e event featured a gathering of literature lovers, local organizations, Edris Scherer, Jen Gileno, Sae Kim, and Lillian Havard Fair play! BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER North Salem o cials are supporting e orts to keep radioactive wastewater from being discharged from the now-defunct Indian Point nuclear power plant into the Hudson River. e Town Board also recently came to the defense of bees, birds, butter ies, and other pollinators endangered by a certain type of pesticide. INDIAN POINT Holtec International, the company in charge of decommissioning the facility, faced major backlash from environmentalists and communities earlier this year after it announced plans to dump 1 million gallons of water containing tritium, a byproduct of nuclear ssion. e plant is located in the village of Buchanan, about 36 miles north of New York City. An isotope of the element hydrogen, tritium emits beta radiation as it decays. It takes just over 12 years for it to break down to half of its original amount. According to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, tritium can’t be removed from water because it has the same chemical composition. While it and other regulatory agencies agree that any kind of radiation exposure poses health risks, the NRC notes that tritium occurs naturally in the environment and that nuclear power plants routinely and safely release dilute concentrations of “tritiated water.” Eyeing the environment North Salem ofi cials weigh in on wastewater, pollinators Please note that this edition of North Salem News went to press before the town’s Memorial Day events. Look for full coverage in the June 8 issue! SEE ENVIRONMENT PAGE 5 914-277-4424 • 440 Rt 22 North Salem, NY • www.theblazerpub.com CELEBRA CELEBRA CELEBRA CELEBRATING 521 YEARS! You always have a seat here! Voted Most Popular Burger in Westchester!
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Amid pleasures and places though we may roam, BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e continued discussion on hiring an additional School Resource O cer (SRO) for the North Salem School District took precedence after the Board of Education’s 4 - 3 vote on Nov. 16 against authorizing the transfer from unassigned fund balance for a spring o cer contract with the county. Before the focal point of the meeting, however, the board approved the terms of a side agreement with the North Salem Teachers Association to provide an additional district-wide per diem psychologist, using 45K of Covid monies, for student social/ emotional support, with the contract lasting until next June. “What this will do is allow us to put proactive measures in place,” said Adam VanDerStuyf, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services. Soon after, tensions rose amid discussion on the SRO fund balance fund transfer ($97,258), stemming from Superintendent Ken Freeston’s announcement on Oct. 26 of a verbal agreement between the district’s attorney and the county’s legal department on a contract for next spring. Trustee Brandy Keenan read a letter containing her grievances, citing the Jun. 15 vote that indicated the hiring as, “A moment of dysfunction we have not recovered from.” Although she voted “yes” at the time, Keenan said that she felt “blindsided” because she did not have enough time to research and gather more information for the vote, leading to a 4 - 3 result in favor of the resolution. Keenan cited numerous studies demonstrating that SROs do not signi cantly impact the prevention of school shootings, while also highlighting the need for a bigger focus on student mental health and investment into lacking resources and facilities. She concluded that if an SRO is hired, it should be through the budget starting the 2023-2024 school year. “I know I am not comparing apples to apples, but what I am talking about is who decides what deserves a break in procedure, the bending of the rules, what is the rubric. I feel we need to bring back an adherence to policy and procedure, and nd an additional SRO through the budget, not like this,” she said. Paul Giamundo, the trustee Board of Education votes ‘no’ on SRO SEE BOE PAGE 21 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 39 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 18 LEISURE 14 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 6 SPORTS 12 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Boys Basketball Preview pg 13 TIGERS PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e North Salem community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Nov. 30 Board of Education meeting following the prior meeting’s 4-2 vote against the authorization to transfer $97,258 from unassigned fund balances to cover the cost of a second school resource of- cer (SRO) for the district. Parent Matt DeRose took issue with Trustee Brandy Keenan’s letter at the last meeting pushing against the hiring. She questioned the e ectiveness of the o cer and the nancial implications of transferring funds, wanting to focus more on mental health initiatives. Believing she was “disparaging the qualities and impact school resource o cers have on our students,” he stated, “having one o - cer at each campus would expedite professionalism and continuity in an emergency response.” Je Carpenter seconded DeRose’s perspective, wanting members who voted “no” to reconsider their position. “ ese bene ts overwhelmingly outweigh any Googled negatives that you found to t your narrative,” he said. “It’s the time to do what your residents are asking you to do.” Not convinced the board is doing all they can to prevent a school shooting, Carpenter emphasized the need to get the SRO rst and then build safety parameters around them. “I fear you may open yourselves up for potential litigation,” he added. Carol Hughes took the stage next to express more foundational concerns about the board. Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their current position. “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you ignore the process,” she said. While a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive threat assessment system. Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote HThe holidays are upon us! As the community gets into the spirit of the season, a bit of holiday magic can already be found at Lumagica at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard. See more photos on page 10! oliday magic HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 fi Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. 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Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their cur- “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you igWhile a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 fi North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 40 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 21 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Tigers Take O pg 18 TRACK Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN H. HOUGHTON BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Are coyotes getting too close for comfort? e question is a timely one in light of the fact that two residents of nearby North Salem recently had a scary encounter with one of the North American canines. One of the women was bitten -- and her walking companion nearly was -- by what was probably a rabid coyote. It ed after the attack and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal, so if one is spotted during the day, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong. ey are most active at dawn or dusk. However, it is a wild creature and normally gives folks a wide berth. Beware if it seems to have no fear of humans. Other signs of rabies include appearing disoriented or excessively wobbly. Because they are explorers, opportunists, and can cope, if not thrive, in almost any environment – including cities -- coyotes can be found in every state in America, except Hawaii. Coyotes may look doglike, sometimes display doglike behaviors, and even have a bit of dog DNA in them, but they are de - nitely not the domesticated type and should be respected for the wild creatures they are, according to Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library last week hosted Goin’s “Coexisting With Coyotes,” a live webinar jam-packed with scientific information and myth-busting revelations. It aimed to demystify coyotes and clear up common misconceptions. “We don’t want people to be fearful about being outdoors,” Goin explained. SOME BASICS e adult eastern coyote is four to ve feet from snout to tail and weighs between 20 to 45 pounds. Its coat can be tawny brown, with some black or grey fur. Its ears are large and pointy, its tail u y and carried straight down, and its legs are long. Comparatively, house cats generally tip the scales at between eight to 10 pounds; the average Labrador Retriever weighs between 55 to 80 pounds, and the gray wolf between 70 to 145 if male and between 60 to 100 if female. COYOTE CUISINE While classi ed as carnivores, coyotes have a more omnivorous diet. eir favorite chow consists of mice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits, but they’ll munch on fruits and veggies and won’t turn up their noses at human garbage. ey do scavenge for venison but don’t take deer down unless they’re wounded or weak. ey eat fawns. Cats are on the menu too, so Goin advises keeping them indoors “where there are no coyotes.” COYOTE CONVERSATION ey mark their territory, or advertise their mating status, by leaving a scent. 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Thursday, June 1, 2023 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER History bu s of all types braved the rain in nearby Yorktown to honor the role that the French played during the Revolutionary War. e Saturday, May 20, event was held at Rochambeau Park (Yorktown Grange) on Moseman Avenue, one of ve places French troops stopped on their way to and from Yorktown, Va., during the American battle for freedom from British rule. Encampments in what was then known at Crompond surrounded Hunt’s Tavern, now home to Freyer’s Florist and Greenhouses on Route 202. In 1954, the park was named for French Gen. Count de Rochambeau, who was picked by King Louis XVI to command the army being sent to the colonies to assist Gen. George Washington. e “Follow the French” event was one of many planned leading up to the 2026 commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary of its independence. Follow the Local history comes alive at Rochambeau Festival PHOTOS: CAROL REIF Gen. Rochambeau (Rob Buccheri) and Gen. Chastellux (Keith Reilly) with Vivian and Roderick Catala Seth Rothberg and Patricia Sullivan of Yorktown Jack Russo of Shrub Oak David Acocella, portraying an Irish mercenary in the French service Ben Franklin was portrayed by retired history teacher and historic reenactor Jack Sherry french SEE ROCHAMBEAU PAGE 20 North Salem News – Page 3
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Contact North Salem Rec (914)669-5665 AUGUST ONE WEEK CAMPS One week camps run Monday through ursday at the North Salem Community Center (NSCC), Joe Bohrdrum Park (JB Park), and Pequenakonck Elementary Gym (PQ Gym). Prices are per 4-day week. Programs vary weekly from 8/7 to 8/31 but include: Craft Camps at NSCC, weekly, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., $260 Saints Basketball Camp with Coach Albano at PQ Gym, 8/7- 8/10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., $330 Multi-Sports Camp with US Sports Institute at JB Park, 8/7- 8/10, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $189 J&J Basketball Camp with Coach Decker & Coach Langelotti at PQ Gym, 8/14-8/17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $275 Soccer Camp with US Sports Institute at JB Park, 8/14-8/17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $189 Flag Football Camp with US Sports Institute at JB Park, 8/21- 8/24, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $189 Sports Spectacular with Overtime Athletics at JB Park, 8/28- 8/31, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $189 PRESCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAMS WITH US SPORTS INSTITUTE Multi-Sport and Soccer programs for 2-6 year olds with US Sports Institute. Sunday mornings or Monday afternoons starting 7/9 at JB Park. $155 for 6 weeks. LITTLE SPROUTS SUMMER EXPLORERS Come explore the natural world with the Little Sprouts Nature Group! Dig, scoop, plant, pour, and play with natural elements at the Community Center’s indoor/outdoor classroom, along with some ¡ eld trips to local hiking locations! Mondays 10 a.m. at the North Salem Community Center starting 6/5. $80 for 4 weeks. NORTH SALEM DAY CAMP AT MT. LAKES A 6 week outdoor experience for Pre-K - 7th graders at Mt. Lakes Park, June 27 – August 4. Sta¤ applications and camper registrations are now open! www.northsalemdaycamp.org ADULT PROGRAMS FREE INTRODUCTORY PICKLEBALL CLINIC Free Class for beginners with Kiki and Bob from the Pickleball Barn. 6/5 at JB Park, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Registration Required. MEN’S BASKETBALL Happening now and running thru June. Under 40 ursdays 8 - 9:30 p.m., Over 40 Mondays 7:30 - 9 p.m., PQ Gym, $20 Fee. Ages for each group are just a suggestion, feel free to join whichever group works for your schedule. DROP-IN SOCCER Happening now and running thru June. Competitive Soccer – Mondays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Volunteers Park. Fun & Fitness Soccer - Mondays 7 - 8:30 p.m. at JB Park, $20 Fee. HAPPY HOUR WITH COLLEEN Happening now and running thru June 21. A gentle restorative class that combines yoga, guided meditation, and a healing sound bath with singing bowls and chimes. Allow your body and mind to surrender, relax, and reset. Wednesdays 2 - 3 p.m. at the North Salem Community Center, $25 drop-in per class. TAICHI QIGONG WITH CHERYL AIELLO A gentle movement class for seniors, focusing on breath, body awareness, balance, and relaxation for better health. Accessible for all. Fridays 1:30 - 2:10 p.m. at the North Salem Community Center, $60 for 6 weeks. rough June 23. UPCOMING PROGRAMS Music Together for babies, toddlers, children and their families. Kids Yoga Classes. Core and Sculpt Classes and Fitness Hour for Adults and Seniors. Entrepreneurship Classes for Kids and more. Please let the department know if there are any classes you would like to see o¤ ered! North Salem Town Board REGULAR MEETING Tuesdays, June 13 & 27, at 7:30 p.m. e North Salem Town Board will hold their regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall loacted at 66 June Road, North Salem, and via Zoom as allowed by New York State. All meetings are subject to rescheduling upon adequate notice, as circumstances require. 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 SEE ROCK PAGE 6
Thursday, June 1, 2023 North Salem News – Page 5 fi e plan has been paused, for now. fi ose that support it claim that it’s the safest option available. Opponents worry that regulatory standards governing public health may be outdated. On Tuesday, May 9, the Town Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing the discharge plan. It also urged state lawmakers to support legislation introduced by state Sen. Peter Harckham and state Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg that seeks to prohibit “the discharge of any radiological agent in the waters of the state.” It would also set nes of $25,000 per day for the rst violation, $50,000 per day for the second, and $150,000 per day thereafter. fi e Town Board “strongly supports” substantially increasing nes so they have an actual “deterrent e ect.” Otherwise, it said, they might just be considered “the cost of doing business.” fi e resolution pointed out that the National Academy of Science has indicated that “there is no veri able safe level of these isotopes when they are ingested or inhaled.” It also noted that such contaminants pose the risk of getting into the food chain, that there are many people that depend on sh from the river as a food source, and that there are seven upriver communities, including Poughkeepsie, that get their drinking water from the Hudson. fi e river is an estuary that ows two ways. It is also a place where recreational activities take place and is “an economic resource that will be endangered by this reckless action,” the resolution read. According to the state Constitution, “each person shall have a right to clean air and water and a healthful environment.” fi erefore, the resolution stated, the state is obligated to protect the environmental rights of all New Yorkers and dumping radioactive wastewater in the Hudson is “inconsistent” with those rights. fi e town requested that all “relevant” o ces and agencies, including the governor, the Department of State, the state Public Service Commission, the state Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board, “take meaningful and enforceable action.” In other words, the resolution declared, “actually do something about protecting the public safety and the environment instead of just issuing press releases.” Councilwoman Katherine Daniels, saying she thought opposing the discharge plan made “sense,” noted that “the vast majority of towns along the Hudson” support ghting it. BIRDS AND BEES fi e town is also backing proposed state legislation that would aid pollinators. fi e Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856/A3226) is sponsored by state Assemblywoman and Environmental Conservation Chair Deborah J. Glick and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, both of Manhattan. It was passed in the Assembly last month. If signed into law, the act would prohibit or restrict the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on certain seeds, outdoor ornamentals, and turf. It would also require the DEC, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Markets, and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, to identify practical and feasible alternatives. However, the DEC would be allowed to permit the use of neonics to combat invasive species, including the dreaded emerald ashborer and hemlock woody adelgid. fi e new requirements would be phased in over several years in order to give seed suppliers and farmers time to adjust. Supervisor Warren Lucas has noticed a distinct lack of buzzing around his apple and pear trees lately. “fi ere are no bees. I saw one in four days. One bumble bee. fi ey used to be covered with them,” he said at the board’s May 9 meeting. According to the resolution passed by the Town Board on Tuesday, May 9, research shows that the widespread use of neonicotinoids or neonics is “the leading cause of declines in honey bees” and other wild pollinators and is a “threat to birds, sh, and entire ecosystems.” fi e state’s agricultural economy depends on pollinators for apples, squash, tomatoes, and other crops, worth an estimated $439 million annually. Human health su ers, too, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. fi e Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found that half of Americans are regularly exposed to neonics, which have been detected in waters through the state. In 2020, a Cornell University report on the risks and bene ts of neonicotinoid use found that it does not “consistently increase net income” for corn or soybean producers. Ditto for treated seeds compared to untreated seeds. In other words, they pose a threat to bees while o ering few bene ts to farmers. Humans would be in deep trouble without pollinators. Scientists believe that about 75 percent of the world’s owering plants and 35 percent of its food crops depend on animal pollinators to produce. POLLINATORS In April, the Town Board passed a resolution regarding pollinatorfriendly landscape practices. Promoted by North Salem’s Conservation Advisory Committee, it noted that bees, butter ies, and birds are “vital” to the maintenance of a “healthy and diverse ecosystem.” fi ey are in decline due to the destruction of habitat, a lack of native plants due to invasive species, and inappropriate and excessive use of pesticides. Native plants not only support wildlife, they help keep waterways and water sources clean and improve “the air we breathe,” the resolution said. fi e town resolved to support practices such as reducing the size of mowed lawns; using pollinator-friendly plants and limiting or eliminating synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and treated mulch; and bettering commercial landscaping and yard management. It will also allow the town to be listed on the national Pollinator Pathways’ website, a valuable resource. ENVIRONMENT FROM PAGE 1 Nestled in a lush green hideaway of Yorktown Heights amidst tall evergreens and nature’s beauty, sits The Country House, recently named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report. We invite you to tour and learn more about how our services can benefit you or your loved one. Call (914) 249-9144 to schedule. Experience the Best THE Country House in westchester 2000 Baldwin Road · Yorktown Heights · thecountryhouseinwestchester.com LIC # 800-F-007
Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, June 1, 2023 Congratulations to North Salem’s Valerie and Frank Viggiano, who recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary! e happy couple was originally married on May 6, 1973, at St. Frances De Chantal Church in the Bronx. Frank and Valerie have lived in North Salem since 1977, where they raised their three children Mark, Frank and Jeanette. Cheers! Valerie and Frank renewed their vows with Fr. Matthew Breslin at St. Joseph’s Church. PHOTOS COURTESY OF VALERIE VIGGIANO Frank and Valerie enjoying their wedding day on May 6, 1973. Gff ffi n Anni rsary WHERE HORSE & RIDER BECOME ONE A Unique & Outstanding Horse Riding Experience 21 Waccabuc River Lane, South Salem 203-613-1146 • hazelnutfarmny.com Hazelnut Farms is a full service barn o ering two levels of board and horseback riding lessons in Dressage, Hunter, Jumper and Equitation. We teach students of all ages and skill levels, including new riders and those who want to rediscover their love for horses. HazelnutFarm Est. 2007 BOARDING LESSONS TRAINING LEASING We Carry A Complete Line of BioGuard Pool Treatments ROCK FROM PAGE 4 ( ursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High School main football turf eld. Please visit their website to learn more and register https:// clubs.bluesombrero.com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @ gridironpartnersinc Ruth Keeler Memorial Library e library is open for browsing, computer use, and reading! Please visit www.ruthkeeler memoriallibrary.org for more information. Most programs are in person or on ZOOM. Send an email if you want to participate to keeler [email protected]. When you email, a link will be sent to click on, including a password to enter. BAGELS & BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, June 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. In “A Marriage Portrait,” author Maggie O’Farrell delivers another gripping historical novel about 16th century Florence. MINDFUL MEDITATION WITH COLLEEN CASALE Monday, June 12, from 12 to 12:30 p.m. ese sessions are held by Zoom on the second Monday of the month. Contact the library to get a Zoom link. You do not need SEE ROCK PAGE 22
Thursday, June 1, 2023 North Salem News – Page 7 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years What steps have you taken to protect your life savings from the cost of long term care? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown’s Front Street has been renamed Jake Arcara Memorial Highway to honor the memory of the late Highway Department employee. Arcara, 28, was a Machine Equipment Operator who tragically lost his life in an accident on Sept. 14, 2022. He was struck by a motor vehicle while working on a drainage project on London Road. e 88-year-old driver of the vehicle also passed away. “Jake was, as most of my people are, like a son to me,” said Highway Superintendent Dave Paganelli. “ e loss was unfathomable.” Paganelli said that the goal of the road dedication is to keep Arcara’s memory alive. He added that there are plans to honor Arcara annually through scholarships and shing derbies. Kelly Arcara, Jake’s mother, said that she is trying to pass new legislation called “Jake’s Law,” requiring elderly drivers to be mentally and physically tested so roads can be safer. Yorktown dedicates street to fallen highway department employee The community gathers for the unveiling of the new road sign. REGIONAL PHOTO COURTESY OF KYRA BRUNNER Putnam Pride will host its fourth annual Pride event and parade on June 24 in Brewster. e event begins at 1 p.m. with music, dancing, and speakers on the steps of the Old Town Hall on Main Street in Brewster Village. e parade will start at approximately 1:45 p.m. and march up to Wells Park, where there will be entertainment by local artists, along with food, face painting, an open mic, and dozens of vendors. Local celebrity entertainers Angel Elektra and ShayD’Pines will host for the third year in a row. Putnam Pride’s mission is to promote visibility and community for LGBTQ+ and other marginalized groups in Putnam and neighboring counties. As part of the e ort to collaborate and support other grassroots organizations, Putnam Pride made a donation of $300 this year to the Community Alliance for Empowerment (CAFÉ), a parent-led organization that has been integral in e orts to implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming in Carmel Central School District in recent months, following the discovery of racist and threatening videos targeting Black and Brown students earlier this year. CAFÉ’s mission is “to build a better community through mindfulness, inclusiveness, and cultivating relationships that promote togetherness and kindness” in Carmel schools and beyond. Putnam Pride will make another donation to a local organization this year if funds allow. “In 2023, anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry and defamatory rhetoric have been escalating both locally and nationally, in the schools and in the wider community,” said Eileen McDermott of Putnam Pride. “On June 24, LGBTQ+ residents of Putnam and allies have a chance to stand together against such hate and to reiterate that we will not be silenced or made invisible by threats of violence or fabricated and slanderous accusations.” Last year’s Pride event drew more than 200 attendees and included an array of local performers, speakers, and vendors. Brewster Police John Delgardo described it as “a joyous day in the Village.” Putnam NY Pride is a registered 501c(3) organization. For more information, visit putnampride.com. Article courtesy of Putnam Pride. Putnam Pride event to celebrate diversity REGIONAL Putnam Pride will be in Brewster on June 24. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURIE DOPPMAN
118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of North Salem News or its a iliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail to [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, June 1, 2023 Happily Ever After On a rainy July evening in 1965, as I drove to my family’s beach house in Milford, Conn., my car’s axle suddenly snapped. My vehicle lurched o the road, careening straight toward a telephone pole. In the split second between my near-certain death and the car coming to a safe stop, I experienced a small epiphany. In that moment, I appreciated the true nitude of my life. at realization was instantaneously accompanied by profound questions, interspersed with thoughts of how I would pay for the broken axle: What is the point of my existence? Does my life make a di erence? Does my life have meaning? Indeed, these are weighty questions. But, before we begin to answer these inquiries, we need to put things in perspective. Fourteen billion years after the Big Bang, we now know that the universe is a lot larger than we ever imagined. It contains a few hundred billion galaxies, each with a hundred billion stars. We, on the other hand, are quite diminutive beings, recent arrivals on an insigni cant planet orbiting a nondescript star. And to make matters even more dire, our existence is measured in decades, not billions of years. Sounds really depressing, but as my mother used to say, “it could be worse.” ere have been incredible advances in our understanding of the universe since I had my rather elementary epiphany. We know beyond question how we came to be as we are today. e National Association of Biology Teachers puts it this way: “the diversity of life on earth is the result of evolution: an unpredictable and natural process of temporal descent with genetic modi cation that is a ected by natural selection, chance, historical contingencies and changing environments.” As science, particularly neuroscience, has reached new heights, our desires, propensities, and thoughts have been examined, dissected and, to a great extent, predicted and explained. We are, from a physics perspective, blobs of organized mud who developed over millions of years. Now that I have described our existence in in nitesimal terms, both in size and lifespan, how can we possibly nd meaning? Although we are a far cry from the humancentric view of the universe that the world mistakenly basked in for hundreds of years, all is not lost. Let me begin our inquiry by referencing some of the themes depicted in the movie “Pleasantville” (1998). In case you didn’t see the lm or have long since erased it from your memory, let me provide a brief synopsis. In a scene reminiscent of the Garden of Eden, the main protagonists are thrust by God (in the form of a TV repair man) into a world that is perfect in every respect. On the basketball court, every shot scores. In life, there is no sin, no mistakes, no aging, no death, no snapped axles, no regrets. Sounds OK to me so far. But in this pristine black and white world, a few humans eventually desire more. Gradually, the characters in the movie choose a dynamic, awed humanity, with all its sloppy imperfections, excitements, passion, anger, disappointments, art, mistakes and, yes, grand achievements. As the transition from robotic perfection to unpredictable humanity proceeds, color What makes us special JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE With some interesting school board elections in the books–much higher turnout for a change–we return our attention to all the other elections on the horizon. We are not even six months into the current congressional term, yet fundraising is underway and new candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for an election that is still 18 months away. And of course, the presidential election cycle is never ending, soaking up at least a third of all media coverage. e rst presidential primary, the Iowa caucuses, is tentatively set for January of next year. And while all this is going on, it is an odd numbered year, so local town and many village elections will take place in November of this year with those campaigns getting underway too. Sometimes I long for the British system where the campaign season is limited to only six weeks. But since we are in perpetual election season, I started thinking about how we vet candidates at all levels of government. Do we ask the right questions? Sometimes we don’t see George Santos. When evaluating candidates, I always remember the Groucho Marx line that he would never want to join a club that would have him as a member. Sometimes I think that’s true of political candidates–wanting the job might be a disquali er. Evaluating candidates at all levels is akin to a job interview, a process which is intended to arrive at the best person for the job. In the real world, that process doesn’t always get you where you were aiming and the same is true in politics. It’s too bad we can’t hire candidates for a 90-day trial and then decide if we want to keep them. It works for mattress companies. A not-so-quick query on the internet, I think they call it going down a rabbit hole, revealed hundreds of questions to ask candidates. Here is a baker’s dozen of my favorites in no particular order. is is one of my favorite questions job candidates are always asked: Is there a question that you wish we had asked you that we didn’t? It is a good question for political candidates too. When did you decide to run? What speci cally attracted you to the job? What to expect when you’re electing DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT SEE MARTORANOPAGE 9 SEE SCOTT PAGE 9
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As small and temporary as we are, compared to the everlasting, in nitely large universe, we are much more than a collection of atoms. Additionally, we have one immense advantage over the array of stars and space we see before us: consciousness. We have developed the capacity to consider, cherish and interact with the intimidating complexity of the world around us. Like the protagonists in the movie “Pleasantville,” we strive for more, much more. And although our lifespans are nite, our capacity to think and feel is truly unlimited. But what about life’s meaning? My rst issue is with the question itself. By “meaning,” are we referring to some otherworldly purpose—God’s or perhaps the universe’s plan for us—or do we mean a life path that provides us with happiness? Regarding the former, Rick Warren, in his bestselling book, “ e Purpose Driven Life,” suggests that your life’s meaning has nothing to do with you. In his appeal to people’s feeling of being overwhelmed with life’s problems, he provides a reprieve by suggesting that meaning comes from without. In particular, he posits it comes from God. I respectfully disagree. On both interpretations of the question of “meaning,” I submit that the answer is in your hands. It is you who creates the meaning, values, and direction of your life. Yes, as living, thinking organisms, we are creatures of motion and motivation. But our essence is not de ned by the atoms that make us up. As scientist Sean Carroll points out in his book, “ e Big Picture,” our essence is de ned “by the dynamic patterns we trace out as we move through the world. e most important thing about life is that it occurs out of equilibrium…to stay alive, we have to continually move, process information, and interact with our environment.” During my adult years, as I delved more deeply into these issues, I experienced another epiphany and, this time, I didn’t need to have a near death experience. I had the realization that our evolutionary heritage is only part of the picture. What truly de nes our place in the universe is the emergence of consciousness. at development means, as Sean Carroll insightfully points out, that what we care about, what we love, desire, and understand “can change over time as a result of our learning, our interactions with others, and our own self-re ection.” In short, we are dynamic beings in every sense of the word. In the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey is saved from killing himself by his guardian angel. But what changes George’s mind about taking his own life isn’t angelic wisdom, but rather his realization that his life had a tangible, positive e ect on the lives of other people in the town of Bedford Falls. e act of ascribing meaning to our lives is a fundamentally individual, subjective and creative endeavor. Adding to that, our nitude lends both profundity and a sense of urgency to our situation. We can choose to embrace the teachings of a religion which, with a checklist of doctrines, will explain to us our life’s meaning. Or, as I personally prefer, we can take on the responsibility ourselves. Either way, we don’t need our axle to snap to appreciate life’s preciousness. My nal admonition is that you enjoy and appreciate every moment, knowing that your life does have meaning, both to you and the people who love you. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 8 SCOTT FROM PAGE 8 With partisanship and tribalism at an all-time high in our country, what speci c strategies will you employ to turn down the temperature? Talk about the role your political party plays in your campaign and what role the party will play when you are elected? How will you ensure that you represent marginalized or underrepresented groups? Who are some of those groups? Talk about some speci c goals you would like to accomplish and the timeline for accomplishing them? How would you like to be evaluated? What speci c skills have you developed both personally and professionally that will help you do the job? What, if anything, needs xing at the level of government you seek to join and what can you do about it? How will you approach your constituents who have di erent political views or ideologies? Do they deserve a seat at the table? Everybody talks about transparency and accountability; what does that mean to you? How important is it? Is there a story that comes to mind when you had to compromise to progress? What can you do to promote small business and entrepreneurship? How do you measure success? I am sure you have a few questions of your own to add to the list. Let’s hope we are provided with a forum to ask them.
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I am like that boiling pot of water you forgot was on the stove. When the Giants fail to punch the ball into the endzone on fourth and goal; when a Mets hitter strikes out with two outs and the bases loaded, when some talking head on Fox News says something deliberately false, stupid and reckless, no one sees me throw my shoe at the television. While I was going through my health crisis that wound up with me losing my left leg due to diabetes, folks praised me for my strength, sense of humor and positive attitude. But that was just my Irish fortitude shining through. And while I appreciated the kudos, they weren’t invited to my pity party and didn’t see me crying myself to sleep every night. Grandpa Cunningham was a bit like that. He didn’t wear his emotions on his sleeve. He was a curmudgeon with a heart of gold, only without the heart-of-gold part. I guess that is my way of saying that he was perpetually grumpy. He was a World War I veteran. He never talked about it all that much, but I know he saw combat. He actually brought back souvenirs, and this is pretty crazy. ey included a German helmet (with a dent where a bullet grazed o it), a German infantry rie, one of those weird German army hats with the spikey thing on top, and a German machine gun. Yup... a machine gun. I am not talking about the kind you held in your hand like an Uzi. is was a big, heavy metal model that sat on a tripod. Soldiers would feed bullets into it that were on a cloth belt. He still had the belt, but no bullets. It came with a big metal box that held the ammo. Sometimes he would let me play with it. He would set it up on its tripod in the living room and I would put on the metal helmet (which was really uncomfortable and made me look like Darth Vader) and sit behind the gun and pretend to re it. Dat! Dat! Dat! Dat! Dat! ere was no danger. e gun was inoperable and, as I said, there were no bullets. But it was a unique way for a 10-year-old to spend a Saturday afternoon, Grandpa was also a great baseball player and he contributed to my love for the game. I never saw him play, but he was a catcher and still had his old mitt and chest protector. (I played with them, too.) He played in a semi-pro league and was later inducted into the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a war hero and a baseball star, so why was he so grumpy all the time? I can never say for sure, but when I was younger, there was talk around the family—aunts and older cousins—that he was still bitter about the racism he suffered from when he got out of the service and began looking for a job. Racism? Grandpa Cunningham was the pastiest white guy you’d ever want to meet. How could he be the victim of prejudice? Well, we’ve all heard about those “Irish Need Not Apply” signs often found in storefront windows so long ago. e sentiment could also be found in the help wanted classied ads. From the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, Irish immigrants were not well-liked. Why? In the wake of the Irish Potato Famine (aka e Great Famine, aka e Great Hunger), which lasted from 1846 to 1851, more than a million Irish emigrated to North America, and they were all looking for jobs. I don’t know if there were any protest marches back then with people chanting, “e Irish will not replace us!” but it was clear Americans thought these inferior lowlife immigrants wanted to steal their jobs. By the 1920s, the anti-Irish sentiment was less transparent, but it still festered in more subtle forms. Family lore says Grandpa had trouble nding employment, which in the wake of his military valor, made him bitter... and grumpy. He took a job as an iceman, using a team of horses pulling a giant blade to slice blocks of ice from Green Mountain Lake in Pawling, then loading it onto a wagon and delivering the ice to local households for their “ice boxes.” It was hard work. Eventually, he found a job as a typewriter repairman for IBM (well before they had anything to do with computers) and stayed with them until his retirement. Now, as Fox News enthusiasts are well aware, we’ve had some issues with immigration again, particularly at our southern border. Hundreds of thousands of asylum-seekers have traveled countless miles in search of a better life and have overwhelmed our border patrol agents and tapped our resources to the limit. If Welcome to the melting pot... sort of BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMAS PAGE 11
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City. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars • Monuments & inscriptions available. the same problem was happening at our Northern border with Canadian refugees, or if it was Norwegians teaming our shores, I doubt there would be as much handwringing. ose folks are so white, they are practically transparent. Now, our former president would have you believe that most of these asylumseekers are rapists, murderers, drug dealers, and liberal arts professors who are coming here to take our jobs and lower property values, but in reality, many are just single moms with their kids attempting to escape suppressive authoritarian regimes and create a better life for their families. It was recently reported in the New York Post and Fox News that several motels (in Newburgh and Wallkill) have kicked out disabled vets to make room for these “illegals.” Turns out, none of that was true (surprise, surprise). e Mid-Hudson News, which had joined the feeding frenzy and reported the veteran eviction story, has since repudiated it. ey were given receipts that allegedly proved that veterans had indeed been removed, but it turns out those receipts were doctored. e motels’ management also denied it ever happened—some saying they never even had vets in the rst place—so the Mid-Hudson News retracted the story. e Post and Fox News did not. But I agree there is a problem here. It is not the color of the immigrants’ skin or the language they speak. It is simply a matter of resources. Where do we house them; how do we feed them; how do we provide medical services? It’s overwhelming and it costs a lot of money! ere are no easy solutions. But we are America, dammit. We can gure it out. We sent a man to the moon. We cured polio. We do big stu . We just need the wherewithal. Just remember... times change. Today, every March we have a big parade celebrating the Irish and we all wear green in their honor. When you apply for a job, no one cares anymore if you are Irish. en again, the Irish are mostly white. DUMAS FROM PAGE 10 Sitting down to begin my ction writing class over Zoom the other morning, I realized that I had forgotten to select a pair of earrings to complete my waist-up ensemble. I shrugged and started my class sans pierced earrings. Twenty years ago, that would have been unthinkable. Just like putting in my contact lenses every morning before going o to work, I would automatically sort through my earring options to select a pair that complimented my attire. I stopped wearing contact lenses after four decades because they started feeling uncomfortable. Apparently I am now too lazy to choose a pair of earrings to slide into my pierced ear lobes. I guess working from home in sweatpants and ip ops has trickled upward to include no jewelry or accessories. I remember the day I nally decided to get my ears pierced when I was 16 years old. e plan was to take the Q15 bus from my suburban home to the bustling shops on Main Street in Flushing, Queens. A jewelry store o ered to pierce your ears for free as long as you purchased a pair of gold earrings from them. I needed moral support for this rite of passage and asked my brother and our friend, Charles, to accompany me. e three of us boarded the Q15 bus and arrived 20 minutes later at our destination. We walked into the small jewelry store and I asked about getting my ears pierced. e man behind the counter said that it would be a few minutes and asked me to sit on a tall chair to wait. I had second thoughts and wanted to back out of the whole deal. My brother said, “Look, we brought you here. You’re doing this.” Comforting words. So yes, I got my ears pierced that day and purchased a pair of gold post earrings. e jewelry store clerk said that I should wear the starter posts for two weeks. He gave me instructions on how to twist the earrings every few hours and to sleep with my gold post earrings in place to keep the newly punched holes open. From that momentous day onward, I had a new appreciation for earrings. On a family cruise vacation for spring break, we stopped for shopping excursions on the islands of Barbados, St. Martin and St. omas. I kept my eyes peeled for cool earrings to purchase. Silver hoops with colorful beads, earrings with shells, and even earrings with feathers were added to my growing collection. Back home in New York, my parents bought me a pair of little gold hoop earrings. I wore those little gold hoops all day and all night in high school because they were lightweight and went with Little gold hoops KIM KOVACH READING, WRITING & CHOCOLATE SEE KOVACH PAGE 14
BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Book lovers got to indulge their passion for reading and so much more at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library’s annual fair. Held on Saturday, May 13, the popular community event also featured Caribbean American food by CariBytes, baked goodies, crafts, local organizations such as the North Salem Climate Smart Community Leadership Committee, the Girl Scouts, and the Warr;ors, North Salem High School’s student-run mental health club; and cute critters from Animal Embassy founder and local naturalist Chris Evers. Also snapped up by the crowds were he plants and herbs by green thumb Cynthia Curtis. e library po its website to exp gratitude to every the past weekend It read: “From the Co event on Friday Fair and Friends Saturday, and th their Mother’s D up on Sunday! Itful experience thished for years. To the sta , v trustees who wo to make these e Page 12 North Salem News – T Book Planning Board chair Cynthia Curtis, former library trustee Tim Purdy, and former library director Therese Donahue Janine Kourakos, Katherine Daniels, and Edris Scherer Gigi Callahan, Mila and Myles Supple enjoying the bake sale. Donna Connell and Cierra Gorden Patrons hunting for literary treasure at the book sale. Brianna Conway and Christine Aguiar from Troop 2852 Community comes togethe PHOTOS: CAROL REIF
eirloom tomato lovingly grown b extraordinaire osted a note on press its “sincere yone for making d a success.” ooks & Books night, Library s Bake Sale on hose who spent Day wrapping it t was a wonderhat will be cher volunteers, and orked tirelessly events possible, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your dedication and commitment to our community are truly inspiring; we are grateful for everything you do. And to the community members who came out to support these events, thank you for your enthusiasm and generosity. It was heartwarming to see so many people come together to celebrate our library and all the fantastic things it has to o er. Once again, thank you to everyone who played a part in making this past weekend so special. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library is honored to be a part of and serve such a fantastic community.” Thursday, June 1, 2023 Page 13 k it! Anita Zander and Animal Embassy’s Chris Evers Town Historian Susie Thompson and library trustee Jackie Fisher Abigail Lehr, Joey Centofanti, and Lilli Berghane Xavier Polito, Julian Polito, Tony Polito, Baz Polito, and CJ Connell er at Ruth Keeler Library
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At earring design workshops, I made colorful beaded earrings that I enjoy wearing. I wonder what ever happened to those little gold hoops? Kim Kovach did nd one pair of feather earrings! www. kimkovachwrites.com. KOVACH FROM PAGE 11 I f you want to meet some of your neighbors and their canine friends, there’s no better way to do it than to support the important work of the SPCA by walking in the annual Dog Walk at FDR Park in Yorktown. My dog Gidget can always use a little socialization herself, since she doesn’t get a chance to interact with other dogs very much. So I welcomed the opportunity to let her introduce herself to some other four-legged friends, and one or two who had only three legs. It’s been proven that pets can have a very positive e ect on people’s well-being. According to counselor Dr. Larena Davis, “Ancient Greeks found that horses appeared to lift the spirits of those very ill.” My dog recently lifted my spirits when I was down, wouldn’t give them back and ran out the door with them and buried them in the back yard. But it’s the thought that counts. ere were quite a few pets and some vendors set up in the meet-and-greet area. ere was a temporary tattoo booth, that was for dogs. Gidget was partial to the kind you would get in prison, so we moved on. ere was face painting, that was for people. I wanted mine done like a Picasso, so we moved on. ere was a free T-shirt, that was for people. I take size extra-medium. ere was a sign-up sheet for an obedience class. I’m not sure if that was for dogs or people, but when someone told me to sign up, I didn’t, so maybe I should have. ere was a booth with a veterinarian, and whenever I see a vet I thank him for his service. Gidget is a Eurasier, which is a breed not prone to excessive barking. So who do you think was the only dog barking at this event? She barked at dogs that were far away, thinking that they wouldn’t bother to walk all the way over to ask what was her problem. She was just barking out insults and asking for trouble. One dog was wearing a bow tie for some reason, and Gidget had something to say about that. Another dog looked and walked like a skunk and Gidget didn’t let that go. ere was a Whippet, and she had a little gibe about that too. A dog came over to Gidget and got into the “submissive pose,” but if it was me I would want to know exactly what I was submitting to beforehand, possibly in writing. e owner said, “Look, she wants to play!” And I said, “Gidget likes to play, but she prefers Scrabble.” Making friends is much the same for people as for dogs, although instead of sni ng around when you bend over, I’ll just ask, “How ya doing?” I think we can both agree on that. Instead of wagging my tail, I’ll just give you a smile that could light up a room. If neither of us are wagging our tails, you’d better just use the light switch. Gidget had made a friend, so I listened in on their conversation. “What kind is that you have there?” And Gidget replied, “Oh I guess he’s mostly Swedish but basically a mutt. He has kind of a quirky disposition. He’s barely paper trained but at least he recycles it after he reads it.” “Omigod he has such a beautiful coat. Does it shed?” “No it’s leather.” “How old is he?” “He’s 9, but he looks younger, doesn’t he? With that cute puppy face. Shaves his whiskers.” “So adorable. What’s his name?” “His name is Rick, but he only answers to ‘Woof’ for some reason.” “Has he had all his shots?” “I think so, he had six of them last night and it seemed to cure everything that was wrong with him, until today of course.” e SPCA introduced some of the candidates that were up for adoption, and it was a little like “ e Dating Game” for dogs. “ is is Sparky! He loves rainy days, Haiku poetry, romantic dinners, eating grass and drinking from the toilet bowl.” I asked the contestant, “Sparky, if you could be a candy bar, what kind would you be, and why?” I thought it was a meatball question but he didn’t pick me. Finally it was time for the walk, and since I still have a broken foot with a walking boot on, I’m moving kind of slow these days. I don’t even think I could keep up with the Kardashians. In the event of a slug fest, it might even be over by the time I got there. at may be one too many jokes on the subject, but anyway the walk was not arduous and I let my little sled dog pull me along a little. Gidget was happy to do it and we had a bonding moment. I told her I loved her and I was glad I didn’t get a service dog, even though it would have helped me in tennis. She said she loved me too and was sorry she threw up in my new car. You WHAT? Say hello at [email protected]. Hound dog monologue RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD
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You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected]. • 1965: Congress requires cigarette packages to display a health warning that later carries the imprimatur of the U.S. Surgeon General. • 2023: U.S. Surgeon General issues a warning that unlimited social media usage potentially presents a “profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.” ose last few words make you wonder if Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy uses social media much. e suspicion here is that if he did, he wouldn’t have limited his advisory to young people. Bless him for apparently thinking we older age groups – Gen X, Baby Boomers – are inherently mature in how we run to and interact with social media. Spending even a measured amount of time on community threads can be like taking a trip to the self-amusement park. We indulge ourselves in all kinds of fascinating human behavior. HELPFUL VS. HOSTILE Viewing a certain kind of new-topic post and its chorus line of reactions – ranging from very helpful and empathetic to ad hominem hostile – you begin to wonder, “Do I sound like that?” Lately, I’ve been questioning my Curiosity Quotient (CQ). Not that such a metric exists, like EQ (Emotional Quotient, or Intelligence), but in the age of social media, CQ denitely is a thing. I’m afraid something is amiss with my CQ because I suer from a deciency of the burning desire to question anything slightly unfamiliar that falls in my line of sight as I’m out and about. I utterly fail at rushing to ask others, “What is that thing they’re building over there” every time I see them building some thing over there. Is my CQ-decient condition curable? Maybe I should ask people online with no medical expertise whatsoever. You don’t need knowledge to oer an opinion. Or maybe that miracle drug Ozempic will help cure what ails me. HOME-BAKED THEORIES en there’s that other familiar inquiry that self-styled town criers rush to post on community pages: “What were all those police cars doing at that intersection I drove by just now?” at one never fails to bring out the neighborhood sleuths with their home-baked theories that may or may not be based on fact. You don’t need facts to oer an opinion. My favorite response? “ey were doing their job. If that’s OK with you.” When these drive-by questions – “What were those rst responders doing?” or “What is going on up there?” – pop up on hyperlocal social media threads, perhaps there should be a pop-up questionnaire to assess the Curiosity Quotient of the person inquiring… On a scale of 1-10, what is your need-toknow? On a scale of 1-10, what is your thisaects-me-in-no-way-I-can-clearly articulate-at-the-moment-but-I-havenothing-better-to-do-at-the-same-momentso-what-the-heck-no-harm-no-foul-right? And now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to run outside to ask that squirrel what it’s doing snooping around my yard. e curiosity is driving me nuts. Bruce Apar is a journalist, community volunteer and actor, who can be seen in the title role of “Tuesdays with Morrie” on June 2 and 4 in Armonk. Admission is free. Info at armonkplayers.org. He can be reached at bruce@ aparpr.co or 914-275-6887. What’s your CQ? Let’s take a trip to the self-amusement park BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG I t is OK to love yourself right where you are and still want change. Our culture is focused on body positivity and acceptance right now, which is such a great thing. However, we should not let ourselves slip into learned helplessness. It’s important to be proud of who we are right now, but also recognize the areas that aren’t healthy and aren’t serving us and pursue change. Work to generate contentment in your heart while working towards what you want and who you want to be. 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Sports Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, June 1, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Carolyne Barrella is senior midelder for North Salem Lacrosse. e two-time All-League captain was second in goals scored (22) last season, and upped that number to 37 this past spring. She is also an accomplished soccer player, earning All-League honorable mention for the Tigers on top of splitting time between the varsity basketball and wrestling teams. Barrella is now heading to James Madison University (JMU) this fall. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING LACROSSE? I was in fourth grade when I started playing lacrosse. It just looked like an entertaining sport to play. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE LACROSSE TEAM? My favorite thing about being on the lacrosse team was how our team was so close this year. We all grew together as a team this year and it really showed. So my senior lacrosse season was the highlight of any of the three sports I have played this year, for sure. And I will denitely miss everything about it. CAN YOU REFLECT ON YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE PROGRAM? I had a great overall experience with lacrosse. I have had the same team for most of my lacrosse seasons, which was awesome. My last two coaches were amazing and they really did a lot for our team and helped us improve a lot this year. WHAT WAS THE CAUSE FOR YOUR TEAM’S IMPROVEMENT THIS SPRING? Our team denitely improved this season with an overall regular season record of 10-6, which was a much better record than last year’s. We improved because each practice, the defense worked on their zone while the oense worked on plays and shooting. Last year, we just worked on offense all practice, which didn’t really help the defense. WHAT WERE YOUR FAVORITE PREGAME AND POSTGAME ACTIVITIES? My favorite pregame activity was just listening to loud pumpup music while warming up. We were all singing and dancing, and just having good energy before the games. My favorite post game activity was the team dinners we had every one or two weeks. ose teams dinners really bonded the team together, which became crucial for game days. WHO HAVE BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODELS OVER THE YEARS? I have not really had any role models in my life. I do not want to look up to someone and try to become a completely dierent person than who I actually am. So I just do everything for the fun of it or because I want to do it, and do the best I can for myself. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LACROSSE MOVE? My favorite lacrosse move would probably have to be checking the ball out of someone’s stick. It’s not a move, but that was something I did a lot in lacrosse. TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW. Something a lot of people do not know about me is that I am a 2-time state wrestler in New York. DO YOU PLAN ON PLAYING LACROSSE IN COLLEGE? In college, I denitely want to join the lacrosse club. But my coaches are encouraging me to try to walk onto the JMU lacrosse team, which is a big commitment and a lot of work. WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO STUDY? I plan on studying pharmaceuticals in college and take prepharmacy. It will be dicult, but the hard work will pay o. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? My one superpower would be to breathe underwater. e ocean is awesome. I love snorkeling and swimming, so it would just be a big plus to breathe underwater and explore more. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? My favorite movie would be any horror lm. I am a big horror fan for some reason, even though I get scared every time. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN NORTH SALEM? e best place to eat in North Salem would be my own kitchen. Not my own cooking, but my mom’s cooking is the best in town. So, out of all three restaurants and delis in North Salem, I would choose her anytime. WHAT IS YOUR DREAM VACATION SPOT? My dream vacation spot would be Iceland. I do not really know a lot about what to do there. It is just my dream to go and see the northern lights. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE UNSURE ABOUT JOINING NORTH SALEM LACROSSE, WHY SHOULD THEY GIVE THE PROGRAM A CHANCE? I think if you are thinking about doing any sport, just go for it. Even if you think you are not good at the sport, but it looks fun, just do it. I was horrible at basketball, but I still made the team and slowly became a starter. I even made the varsity ski team my eighth grade year because my big-time skier friend wanted me to ski with her. I knew nothing about skiing, but I still made it. So, I suggest trying dierent things out and seeing which sports you like. Every team I was ever on, we were always so close. You will make friends no matter what team you try out for. 2x All-Leaguer heading to JMU FILE PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Barrella was a two-time All-League selection for North Salem Lacrosse. Carolyne Barrella played for the basketball team her last two seasons after a successful stint with the wrestling team. CarolyneATHLETE SPOTLIGHT Barrella
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Page 18 – North Salem News LEISURE Thursday, June 1, 2023 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Sloping position 5. Descendant of a notable family 10. Following accepted norms 12. Root vegetable 14. Having a shape that reduces drag from air 16. Integrated circuit 18. Records electric currents of the heart 19. Used to anoint 20. Japanese city 22. After B 23. Mu les 25. Pass over 26. Vase 27. Soft touch 28. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 30. Patti Hearst’s captors 31. Israeli politician 33. Degrade 35. Type of wrap 37. Polyurethane fabric 38. Avoids capture 40. Vegetarians avoid it 41. Decay 42. Soviet Socialist Republic 44. Vessel to bathe in 45. Inches per minute (abbr.) 48. Frosts 50. Dipped into 52. Controversial replay system in soccer 53. Comforts 55. Needed for yoga 56. Ands/__ 57. South Dakota 58. Printing system 63. Dramatic works set to music 65. Highest points 66. Social division 67. Used to treat ParkinsonÕs disease CLUES DOWN 1. Hill or rocky peak 2. Initial public o ering 3. Type of light 4. Test 5. Flaky coverings 6. Former NFLer Newton 7. Part of the eye 8. Roman god of the underworld 9. Negative 10. Indiana pro basketball player 11. Replaces lost tissue 13. Denotes one from whom title is taken 15. Historic college hoops tournament 17. Hut by a swimming pool 18. Defunct European monetary unit 21. Feeds on insects 23. Adult male 24. Melancholic 27. Sheets of glass 29. Slang for famous person 32. Not good 34. ÒGhetto SuperstarÓ singer 35. The ÒWorldÓ is one 36. Used to make guacamole 39. Midway between south and southwest 40. Wet dirt 43. Ancient Egyptian name 44. Set of four 46. Strips 47. Wife 49. More dried-up 51. Socially inept person 54. Clusters on fern fronds 59. Bar bill 60. Prefix indicating Òaway fromÓ 61. Very important person 62. Fiddler crabs 64. Special therapy To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 CLUES ACROSS 1. Relative biological eectiveness (abbr.) 4. Chinese philosophical principle 7. Branch 8. Jewish spiritual leader 10. Slang for requests 12. ÒSo Human An AnimalÓ author 13. Rocker Billy 14. British Air Aces 16. Type of tree 17. ÒTough Little BoysÓ singer Gary 19. State attorneys 20. Goddess of fertility 21. Localities 25. Beloved singer Charles 26. Clue 27. Ridge of jagged rock below sea surface 29. Helsinki neighborhood 30. Farm resident 31. Ocean 32. Where ballplayers work 39. Unable to hear 41. Cool! 42. Cape Verde capital 43. One point north of due east 44. Kilo yard (abbr.) 45. Middle Eastern nation 46. It yields Manila hemp 48. People operate it (abbr.) 49. Regenerate 50. Not healthy 51. Chinese sword 52. Mild expression of surprise CLUES DOWN 1. Unit of angle 2. Headgear to control a horse 3. Clots 4. Follows sigma 5. A woman who is the superior of a group of nuns 6. Greek units of weight 8. Radio direction finder (abbr.) 9. Systems, doctrines, theories 11. Stony waste matter 14. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! 15. Hostile to others 18. U.S. State 19. Not wet 20. Something one thinks up 22. Where beer is made 23. Clumsy person 24. Belonging to us 27. Canadian flyers 28. Greek goddess of the dawn 29. Snakelike fish 31. Unhappy 32. Fruit 33. Not good 34. Zero degrees Celsius 35. Goo Goo DollsÕ hit 36. Crawls into the head (folklore) 37. Legally responsible 38. Move in a playful way 39. Regarded with deep aection 40. Partner to flowed 44. Native American tribe 47. Head honcho On May 18, we accidentally re-published the May 11 puzzles. Here is what should have run on May 18. Please refer to the May 25 classieds page or visit our valued sponsor at theparamountrehab.com for the solutions. CORRECTION
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Call Barry 914-260-8783 or e-mail [email protected] EDUCATION/CAREER TRAINING HEALTH HOME IMPROVEMENT TV INTERNET PHONE FINANCE INFORMATION ON FILING OF THE TENTATIVE ROLL AND GRIEVANCE DAY: NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL Pursuant to §506 & §526 of the Real Property Tax Law and Chapter 283, Section 283.121, subdivision 1 of the Westchester County administrative Code: NOTICE is hereby given that the Assessor of the Town of North Salem, County of Westchester, has completed the tentative assessment roll for the current year, a copy of which is filed with the Town Clerk, where it may be seen and inspected from 01 June 2023 until 20 June 2023. The roll may also be viewed online at www.northsalemny.org Notice is hereby given that the Assessor will be in attendance with the Tentative Assessment Roll for the Town of North Salem on the following days and times: Tues. June 13, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Thurs. June 15, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Fri. 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