The Somers Record 05.11.2023

VOL. 13 NO. 6 THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 39 CLASSIFIEDS 38 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 LEGAL NOTICES 37 LEISURE 31 OPINION 10 SPORTS 26 Tuskers Battle Yorktown pg 26 SOFTBALL Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. Looking skyward PHOTO COURTESY OF SOMERS LIBRARY BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER A grand opening was held for Metro-North Railroad’s new commuter parking lot this week. Located on Croton Falls Road in Somers, it has 450 spaces, along with 10 charging units for electric cars. Sidewalks and lighting were also installed so people could safely walk to the train station in Croton Falls. It opened on Monday, May 8, and a ribbon-cutting was held the following day. fi e parking lot alleviates congestion around the station from customers parking along Croton Falls Road. During the planning stage of the project, there was close  coordination with the New York State Department of Environmental Protection and Metro-North Environmental Compliance, as the parked vehicles were leaking ffl uid into a nearby watershed.  “fi is is part of our effi orts to make the railroad more convenient for all to use,” said Metro-North Railroad President and LIRR Interim President Catherine Rinaldi.  “fi e Upper Harlem Line is unique in that stations attract customers from multiple municipalities. A brand-new commuter lot will make the Croton Falls station a more attractive connecting point to get to New York City.” Supervisor Robert Scorrano said that “the residents of Somers are thrilled about the opening of the Croton Falls station. fi is expansion will give our residents additional parking options and more accessible access to Metro North, which will make for an easier commute.” North Salem Supervisor Park and ride New MTA commuter lot opens The Somers Library recently announced the winners for their latest photo contest, “The Winter Sky.” Taking top honors was Jonathan Alves with “Nebula.” See the rest of the amazing photography from these talented local shutterbugs on page 20! SEE MTA PAGE 36 The most exciting equestrian experience. 740 acres of pure perfection is on the market. The epitome of luxury for horses and their owners. Scan for Video & Property Details

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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com “A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” —Unknown Wishing all our great Moms, a very Happy Mother’s Day! BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER 332. fi at’s how many more acres Somers needs to protect in order to achieve land and water conservation goals covered under a national initiative known as 30X30, according to author and environmental champion Tony Hiss. But it needn’t stop there; it’s just a ffl rst step, said the lifelong advocate for the preservation of habitats both natural and manmade. Hiss was basically preaching to the choir when he spoke last month about the importance of biodiversity at the Somers Land Trust’s Arbor Day Celebration. fi e SLT is a non-proffl t organization that’s been dedicated to preserving the town’s natural and historic landscapes for three decades. On Sunday, April 23, Hiss told a packed crowd at Town Hall that so far, Somers has protected 5,843, or 28.3 percent, of its 20,583 acres. If that was upped to 6,175, then the town would reach the magic 30 percent envisioned by President Biden’s executive order on tackling the climate crisis domestically and abroad. Commonly referred to as 30X30, the initiative aims to conserve at least 30 percent of U.S. land and freshwater and 30 percent of U.S. ocean waters by 2030. Hiss called it a vital if “watered down” version of the Half Earth movement, an ambitious global effi ort also known as 50X50 that claims saving half the world’s land and oceans by 2050 can protect between 85 and 90 percent of species. “Not everything, but almost everything. Enough to A conservation conversation Tony Hiss speaks in Somers Hiss meeting with fans at the Somers Land Trust’s Arbor Day celebration. Jan Antonucci, Rosey Van Wart, Gail Simpson, Bob MacGregor, Tony Hiss, Michael Barnhart, and Lauretta Jones PHOTOS: CAROL REIF SEE HISS PAGE 6 Anthony Bambach with Tony Hiss

PAGE 4 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 The Stafi EDITORIAL TEAM Tom Walogorsky Editor: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Whit Anderson Sports Editor [email protected] ADVERTISING TEAM Paul Forhan (914) 806-3951 [email protected] Bruce Heller (914) 486-7608 [email protected] Lisa Kain (201) 317-1139 [email protected] Corinne Stanton (914) 760-7009 [email protected] Jay Gussak (914) 299-4541 [email protected] Pam Zacotinsky 845-661-0748 [email protected] PRODUCTION TEAM Tabitha Pearson Marshall Creative Director/Photographer [email protected] Noah Elder Designer Bri Agosta Designer Haven Elder Designer EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 [email protected] Deadlines The Somers Record The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected]. Subscribe To request The Somers Record weekly delivery, call 845-208-8503 or email [email protected]. Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing ofi ices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Somers Record at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 (ISSN 2330-1597) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC 914.455.2158 SpirelliElectric.com • [email protected] Specializing in residential & commercial services. Licenses in Westchester, Putnam CREATING CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE Family Owned—Over 40 Years Experience! 914.455.2158 10% OFF Service Calls When You Present this Ad First Time Customers Only Light up your summer • Outdoor Lighting • Smart Home Setup • Electric Car Chargers • GENERATORS AND ALL OF YOUR ELECTRIC NEEDS! Somers Lions Club Carnival May 17 through 21 To be held at Fireman’s Field on Rt. 202. Featuring rides, games, food, and fun! Pay one price ride special every day! The Fabric of Our Community Monday thru Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through June 30 Hosted by Coldwell Banker Realty, featuring an exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Located at fi e Bailey House, 338 Route 202 in Somers. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 331 Route 100, Somers SPRING PLANT SALE Mothers’ Day gifts, quality annuals and perennials, beautiful mixed ff ower baskets and more will be for sale through Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring cash or your checkbook! Somers Education Foundation www.sefny.org HARLEM WIZARDS  BASKETBALL GAME Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. GOLF OUTING Monday, June 12, at 11 a.m. Returning for the 22nd time! To be held at Anglebrook Golf Club Somers Recreation Department 914-232-8441 [email protected] SPRING PROGRAMS Registration now open! Visit www.somersny.com, then click on “Parks & Recreation” and scroll down to “Program Registration Site.” Available programs are in the green tab. DAY CAMP REGISTRATION Offl ering a variety of fun ffi lled activities, sports, group games, arts and crafts, performers and special theme days. fi ere is also a NEW on-site inff atable waterslide! fi e camp fee includes all programs, themed days and entertainment. Grades: Entering Kindergarten - 8th in Sept. 2023 Camp Dates: 6/26 - 8/4 No Camp 7/3 & 7/4 Camp Fee: $850.00 For the entire 6 weeks DAY CAMP POSITIONS AVAILABLE First Aid Supervisor, Counselor. To be a camp counselor applicants need to be at least 16 years old by the start of camp, 6/26. Applicants available to work the entire 6 weeks of camp, Mon.-Fri. 6/26-8/4, will be given preference. To apply, visit www. somersny.com. If you have any questions, please call the Recreation Department at (914) 232-8442 Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, offl ers a summer league for adults (fi ursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High main football turf ffi eld. Please visit their website to learn more and register https:/clubs.blue sombrero.com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridiron partnersinc The Somers Library Please register using the online calendar at www.somerslibrary. org to have access to online meetings. If virtual, you will receive an invitation prior to the start of the program. Programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through patrons’ generous contributions. (IN PERSON) ENERGY SMART HOMES WORKSHOP Thursday, May 11, from 7 to 8 p.m. Saving the planet one backyard at a time! Join in at the Somers Library to learn about decarbonizing your home heating and cooling. Plan for the future to avoid a missed opportunity for heat pumps in your home and ffi nd out more about state, utility and Inff ation Reduction Act incentives for the weatherization and electriffi - cation. Speakers include Sustainable Westchester’s Energy Smart Homes Installer Partners. fi is presentation is sponsored by Somers Energy Environment Committee. Please register online or call the library. SEE TRUNK PAGE 9 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 5 Bring back common sense approach to education and focus on Accountability, Academics, and Transparency. Paid for by Pat & Dom for BOE. VARBERO and DEMARTINO for Somers Board of ED. MAY 16th Vote Rows 1 and 2 • Attended SCSD K-12 • 3 children in district • 12 year Veteran and Sergeant Harrison Police Dept • Homeland Security & Incident Command System Certifications • NYS DCJS Instructor • Volunteer Baseball and Football Coach • SEPTA Member • 40 years of family history in Somers • Father of 2 children in the district • Long time Somers resident • Business Owner • 10 years Military Service – US NAVY Reserve • Military Intelligence Exp /Top Secret Clearance • Advocate for advancing STEM programs • Flag Football Coach VARBERO and DEMARTINO for Somers Board of ED. MAY 16th Vote Rows 1 and 2 • Attended SCSD K-12 • 3 children in district • 12 year Veteran and Sergeant Harrison Police Dept • Homeland Security & Incident Command System Certifications • NYS DCJS Instructor • Volunteer Baseball and Football Coach • SEPTA Member • 40 years of family history in Somers • Father of 2 children in the district • Long time Somers resident • Business Owner • 10 years Military Service – US NAVY Reserve • Military Intelligence Exp /Top Secret Clearance • Advocate for advancing STEM programs • Flag Football Coach Bring back common sense approach to education and focus on Accountability, Academics, and Transparency. PAT VARBERO DOM DEMARTINO

PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 Seasonal Plants Potted Perennials Annuals & Vegetables 10”, 12” & Larger Hanging Baskets 914-232-3570 194 ROUTE 100 SOMERS, NY Jonathan Green Grass Seed Pottery, Insecticide Fruit Trees & Flowering Trees 1.5 MILES NORTH OF RTE 35 INTERSECTION ON ROUTE 100 MON - SAT 8-5 • SUN 8-4 Specializing in Complete Landscape Design & Installation Happy Mother’s Day Large Selection of Perennials! Somers Faculty Association BUDGET VOTE & TRUSTEE ELECTION: MAY 16, 2023 Remember the children and please... WHAT YOU’LL BE VOTING ON: LOCATION: SMS GYMNASIUM, 250 ROUTE 202, SOMERS, NY TIME: 7 AM to 9 PM ANYONE WHO IS A RESIDENT OF THE SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND A REGISTERED VOTER MAY VOTE ON MAY 16. V OT E 2023-24 BUDGET AUTHORIZE USE OF MONEY FROM CAPITAL RESERVE FUND ELECTION OF TWO TRUSTEES feel like we’ve done a decent job,” he said. According to Hiss, a million species of plants and animals are now at risk of extinction. He also pointed to a recent report from the United Nations that declared “decisions made in this decade will afi ect life thousands of years from now.” By protecting biodiversity, we can also protect ourselves, Hiss said. “We’re beginning to realize that saving them is not just a nicety, it’s not just a nicety, it’s an essential because it’s really the patterns of life created by difi erent species that make it possible for us to have enough food to eat and for us to have enough air to breathe.” “Arboreal landscapes store carbon in a way that nothing else can,” Hiss said, referencing Canada’s 894 million acres of forest, the third largest such area in the world. It’s also important to us humans’ physical, mental, and emotional health, which, he said, “is so dependent on some kind of contact with natural surroundings.” Hiss was a stafi writer for  ffl e New Yorker magazine for more than 30 years and a visiting scholar at New York University for 25 years. Now 81, he continues to lecture around the world and has written 15 books. His latest eye-opening work,  “Rescuing the Planet: Protecting Half the Land to Heal the Earth,” addresses the brutal realities of climate change – heat waves, ffi oods, tropical storms – and outlines the challenges and opportunities in North America. SLT president  Michael Barnhart  praised the book as “a wonderful read and very inspiring.” “After 30 years, which is as long as the land trust’s been in business -- and I’ve been with them since the very beginning -- I was feeling a little tired, but Tony’s book defl nitely revivifl ed me and made me feel much more optimistic,” he said, adding that he hoped the folks in the audience would feel that way too after reading it. With the support of the town, county, and entities such as the state Department of Environmental Conservation and New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the local land trust has done a lot to protect the environment. It owns Rhinoceros Creek Reservation and is the town’s designated steward of the 654-acre Angle Fly Preserve, which is home to the last naturally spawning brook trout stream in Westchester. Together with the Westchester Land Trust, SLT is involved in a number of conservation easements in town. It has also partnered with municipal agencies and other non-profl ts on the preservation of Stuart’s Farm as forever agricultural land and other projects such as ffl e Pollinator Pathway, which is a program supporting public and private pesticide-free corridors of native plants that provide food and living space for pollinating insects and birds. Education and advocacy have continued to be tops on the SLT’s agenda, said vice president Bob MacGregor. Of current concern is the protection of the aquifer that runs under the Rhinoceros Creek Preserve, he told the crowd. HISS FROM PAGE 3 SEE HISS PAGE 33

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PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 Your Family Car Care Center! LOCATIONS: Baldwin Place • 44 Route 118 • (845) 628-7900 Croton Falls • 1 Center St • (914) 769-3206 Visit us at www.ProperService.com For over 100 years of combined auto experience, Joe Ferone and his sta of Proper Service have been serving the community, creating releationships, and building a remarkable company with an amazing team of employees! Find out why Joe Ferone of Proper Service needs to be YOUR Go-To Automotive Service Center! Elizabeth Spano and Rayssa Aguiar love reading and enjoy competition. “I like challenges,” said a proud Spano, a sixth-grade student at Somers Middle School. “I’m a competitive person.” fi e latest challenge posed at the SMS Library allowed Spano, along with her classmates, to put a face behind that claim — literally. Students have been encouraged to participate in the ongoing Bookface Challenge, which involves a reader closely matching his or her face or body part with a book cover. Aguiar, who is also a sixth grader, ff rst picked a book with one large eye on the cover, but couldn’t form an appropriate picture. She instead chose “Jake,” pairing the bottom of her face with the blueeyed subject. Aguiar, who has dark brown eyes, embraced the contrast. “I looked for something that was the opposite of what I look like but also one I could make work on camera,” she said. “I saw books that looked like me but none of those worked. I tried this one and I thought it looked good.” fi e striking images were ff rst popularized in 2015 by the New York Public Library, along with other libraries eager to ditch their hard-copy reputation and join the digital trend. fi e photographs became especially popular on Instagram and readers posted photos on Fridays with the hashtag #BookfaceFriday. Article courtesy of Somers Central School District. Bookface gives busy students a fun challenge

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Opinion 118 N, BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC 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 The Somers Record or its afi 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 at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY , EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Ofi ice: 914-302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 10 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 As some of my friends will tell you, I’m always ready to take the other side of an argument just to keep the discussion lively. It goes without saying, everyone tells you that you need to vote in your local school board election. With elections on the horizon next Tuesday, May 16, one wonders if your vote really matters. In recent years, budgets have passed by wide margins and many of the school board races have been uncontested. So why bother to vote? Clearly the “stay home, your vote doesn’t matter” vibe seems to be the majority position since turnout for these local school board races is abysmally low, usually about 20%. People say one thing about your vote mattering, but voter behavior would seem to say the opposite. Does your vote matter? It does, so 20% turnout is discouraging.  Here’s the argument for doing better. ff ere is no more responsive level of government than your school board. Some of our brave neighbors are stepping up for a sometimes thankless volunteer position that has more impact than the elected offl cials upstream from them in the food chain. What could be more impactful than shaping the education of our children? Yet as voters, we have our priorities backwards. Everybody gets jazzed about voting for president, senator and congressperson since turnout in those elections runs above 80%. Most of those same voters are no-shows at the local level even though our votes at the local level have so much more impact.  My wife and I raised our kids here. ff ey are in their 30s now and have moved away.  We have been voting on school board budgets and school board races since they were in preschool. It dawned on me that our district has spent over $2 billion during that time. Not a small sum. Tuesday’s election is the most important one High voter turnout tells the school district that we’re paying attention DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Demartino and Varbero are the best choices for school board Dear Editor, Somers is a town with a long history of being a community for middle-class working families, and this is still true today. We are writing in support of the two candidates for the school board who best represent the priorities and values of those hard-working, tax-paying families. Many Somers families require dual incomes to make ends meet. For single parents, these pressures are even more pronounced. ff ese are parents who wake up early and come home late. Families are overextended as they sprint on the treadmill of life. While mothers and fathers in this district remain preoccupied, performing logistical gymnastics while putting food on the table, changes are happening in the school system. Many of the changes continue to catch parents offi guard, and they are unaware of how or when the changes came about and how they will impact our children and the district in the long term. Most of us are made aware too late to have a say or for there to be a conversation. ff e cancellation of “Colonial Day” is a primary example.  Finally, people are beginning to speak up. At a minimum, they have started to pay attention. ff is attention requires more time and energy for many who don’t have that extra hour to dedicate to a board meeting or a 4 p.m. ad-hoc discussion, let alone join a subcommittee to “have a seat at the table.” As parents learn more, there is a developing consensus that decisions are being made “in secret,” leading to more signifl - cant skepticism. ff e remaining trust is destroyed when these parents stand up at board meetings to speak and are silenced by rules, processes, and embellished interpretations of legal defl nitions. ff e result is a growing number of voices who want a change because their trust has been lost.  Having a board that represents a cross-section of the community can help to ensure that the needs and concerns of all students and families are considered. ff e current board is similar to a single-party system that, by default, silences many voices in this town. Policies and decisions are made or changed, and no agent represents their point of view, leaving many with little or no opportunity for an “open conversation.” ff is is core to the current division.  As a further insult to working families, it was insinuated on a social media page that Pat Varbero and Dominick Demartino were somehow unqualifl ed to serve as trustees due to their lack of academic accreditation. Does this mean a blue-collar worker is not fl t to run as a Trustee in Somers? ff is view is elitist and arrogant. ff ere is an over-indexing of credentials versus real-world experience; we need voices representing a new perspective. Two candidates on the ballot offi er the district’s parents, teachers and students an opportunity to bring back balance through common sense. We, as tax-paying citizens, have a role to play in this; a chance to have our voices represented in the closeddoor executive session meetings. ff is is why we wholeheartedly support two of Somers’ own, Pat Varbero and Dom Demartino, as Trustees for the Board of Education.  ff ese are unequivocally the candidates for change and a voice for the currently underrepresented.  -Paul and Danielle Ciavardini, George and Christine Rios, Michael and Kristen Fiumara, Paula and Richie Guaragna, and Tina Berisha Palushaj  Somers families LETTER SEE SCOTT PAGE 11

Our relationship with the schools has changed, since we have lost the connection of having kids in the district. fi e last time I checked, two out of three families who pay taxes to support our schools, like us, don’t have children in the district. Yet, they support the mission with their wallets. For us, casting a vote is an aff rmation of our engagement in the community and it sends a message to those elected that we are paying attention. Low voter turnout sends the opposite message.  New York, for all its ffi aws, has it right with our school board elections in that they are nonpartisan. With the partisan rancor nationally, it is nice to have these elections without subjecting the electorate to party labels. However, it seems as though that may be slowly changing. You get the feeling that the local parties are starting to exhibit some inffi uence behind the scenes. For many of you on the sidelines, who haven’t voted because you don’t feel up to speed on the issues, I ofl er a couple of strategies. First, pick up the last couple of issues of your local paper. You should  nd some decent coverage about how your THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 11 SCOTT FROM PAGE 10 SEE SCOTT PAGE 19 Brewster, NY and Bethel, CT Showrooms On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! 845-278-0070 Southeastkitchenandbath.com Celebrating 50 years NOW OPEN: NH44 Indian - Hartsdale COMING SOON:Jaipore Express - Briarcliff Manor LUNCH MON - THURS: 11:30am - 2:30pm SAT & SUN: 11:30am - 3:00pm DINNER MON - THURS: 5 - 9:30pm FRI & SAT: 5 - 10:00pm / SUN: 5 - 9pm CLOSED TUESDAY 280 ROUTE 22 l BREWSTER,NY CALL FOR RESERVATIONS! 845-277-3549 SUNDAY, MAY 14TH JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL BRUNCH & DINNER BUFFET 12:00 - 3:00 pm / 4:30 - 9:00 pm $ 40 per person Visit us at 3563 Mohegan Ave. in Mohegan Lake! Federally Insured by NCUA *APY (Annual Percentage Yield). 4.25% APY based on 18 month certificate special. Minimum opening deposit of $500 and must maintain $500 minimum balance to earn advertised rate. Early withdrawal penalties apply. Fees may reduce earnings. Additional deposits are not allowed. Certificate specials will automatically renew into Sunmark’s 1-year certificate at the prevailing rate at the time of maturity. Rate is accurate as of April 26, 2023. Speak with a Sunmark representative for current rate information as well as applicable fees and terms. Rates subject to change. WAY TO SAVE A Brighter % 4.25 APY* 18 MONTH CERTIFICATE SPECIAL Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at [email protected], or give us a call at 914-302-5830.

PAGE 12 – THE SOMERS RECORD OPINION THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 History is just a fable we all agree on. -Napoleon Bonaparte When my brother passed away a little more than four years ago, his family created a tribute video for him that ran on a loop on one of the TVs in a waiting room at the funeral parlor. It was essentially a photo montage set to fi e Beatles’ “In My Life.” fi ere were pictures of him as a little kid wearing a cowboy outff t replete with a holster and a pair of plastic six-shooters. fi ere were more recent ones, like him playing with his grandkids and celebrating a birthday, all the time sporting his trademark gray goatee. But the photo that most caught my attention was the one where he and two of his friends were posing in drag and blackface. Nowadays, that little snapshot would have freaked out everyone on both sides of the aisle. fi e conservatives would have a meltdown over the drag ensemble he was wearing, and the liberals would have been apoplectic over the blackface. Danny was an equalopportunity offl ender. Actually, my big brother would have never intentionally offl ended anyone. fi ere was not a racist or sexist bone in his body. But the dude did love Motown—fi e Temptations, Smokey Robinson, and fi e Four Tops. He had all their records. So that is why, when he was invited to a Halloween party that had karaoke (circa 1985), he and two of his friends went dressed as his favorite Motown girl group—Diana Ross and the Supremes. It was not meant to be racist, and certainly not sexualized in any way. It was bombastic and outrageous. fi ey sang “Stop! In the Name of Love”... badly. It was pretty disturbing. Dan never expressed any desire to pursue a career in politics, although he was a natural-born leader. He was president of his senior class and co-captain of the football team. He was prom king and voted Best Smile in the yearbook. Although he genuinely liked helping out and getting involved in the community, he was too thin-skinned for the ugly crucible politics can be. He wanted everyone just to be happy and play nice. So that Leave presentism in the past BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMAS PAGE 19 4 Heritage Hills Plaza, 202 Ctr. • Somers, NY 10589 914-277-4222 • www.somerssmiles.com A new generation of family dentistry Gift Mom a whiter, brighter smile WITH OUR IN-HOUSE WHITENING!

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 13 When I started my career in Manhattan after college in the 1980s, people congratulated me that I was now in the “rat race.” Which was true, because there were so many rats that you had to win the race just to get a seat on the subway. For a while, you didn’t hear much about rats, or maybe there were just too many other problems to focus on. But they’re back, and in such numbers that the mayor of New York has appointed a “rat czar.” I guess she is technically a czarina, and her name is Kathleen Corradi. If she is successful, she could go down in history as Kathleen “fi e Great,” or Kathleen “fi e Terrible,” depending on if you’re a rat or not. If you are just entering a career in politics, and you start out as “rat czar,” I wouldn’t expect to rise past the rank of, say, alderman, whatever that is. You could try expanding the post to “rat, lion and kangaroo czar.” fi at way when someone complains that they still have rats, you can say OK, but if you haven’t seen any lions or kangaroos during the garbage strike, you’re welcome. Ms. Corradi is planning to introduce a “rat mitigation zone,” which is the type of phrase you might use if you’re planning to make politics your career, so maybe one day she will be an actual czar. Rats are the stuff urban legends are made of. Everyone has heard stories of rats coming out of the toilet, but I’m not convinced. No matter what kind of animal I was, there is no place I need to go so badly that I would try to get in through a toilet, except maybe a toilet. I remember a few years ago there was a picture in the paper of a rat dragging a slice of pizza up the stairs, but I can’t believe that a piece of pizza would survive long enough in New York for a rat to get his hands on it. Back in the days of pirates, there was a myth that a cat on your ship with six claws would catch more mice than one with the usual ffl ve. I don’t see how, unless he steps on each rat’s tail with one of his toes, like in a “Tom and Jerry” cartoon. Although I bet if humans had six ffl ngers, that slice of pizza wouldn’t have ended up on the ground in the ffl rst place.  Even in the suburbs we are not immune to rodent problems. We bought an expensive fi e rat race RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD SEE MELEN PAGE 18 155 Rt 202, Village Plaza, Lincolndale (Next to J’s Quik Stop) 845-475-7574 • 914-248-6000 Mon-Sat open 9:30am to 9:30pm • Sunday open 12 noon-9pm HUGE SELECTION OF ALL VARIETIES OF YOUR FAVORITE WINES & LIQUORS Celebrate Mom with a great glass of wine! 20% OFF All Rosés! HUGE SELECTION OF ALL VARIETIES OF FREE LOCAL DELIVERY (on purchases of $50 or more) 10% OFF ANY 6 BOTTLES OF WINE, MIX & MATCH CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS 10% OFF 15% OFF ANY 12 BOTTLES OF WINE, MIX & MATCH CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS

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his culinary DNA activated and ready for Top Chef 2050. ff at night we took Drew for dinner at Golden House, our favorite Chinese food restaurant. Drew is not the best eater, but he loved the ribs, dim sum and chicken and vegetables. After dinner, we treated him to Carvel. Having Drew at our house is always such a treat. Right now I’m missing him, but have lots to keep me busy outside. Each morning with my little pup by my side, I walk around the neighborhood to see how other people take care of their lawns and get ideas on what to plant next. During this morning’s walk, I noticed that there are still some fallen leaves and branches and normal debris from the winter on our lawn. I had better get started on cleaning things up. Happy spring and happy planting to all who love this season as much as I do. Jo Ann Francella can be reached at [email protected]. THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 17 FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT Both pre-payment and no-payment options Serving all Faiths since 1858 Cremations and Burials DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager JOSEPH M. McMANUS ~ Director RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033 • Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah Railroad station. • Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars • Monuments & inscriptions available. FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HOT WATER HEATER & GAS NEEDS 59 Years of Excellence Putnam & Westchester County’s Premier Plumbing Professionals Since 1964 719 Rte. 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 • 845.628.3924 • beeandjay.com TAKE $25 OFF YOUR NEXT TUB/SHOWER CALL! MENTION AD FOR DISCOUNT. VALID ON CALLS OVER 1 HOUR. EXPIRES 6/30/23 Fun Facts by Jo Ann ‘Spring’ was formally called ‘Lent.’ In the 1300s, it was changed to ‘springtime’ and 100 years later, it was shortened to ‘spring.’ FRANCELLA FROM PAGE 16 is a hybrid memoir-tribute-selfhelp book by sports journalist Mitch Albom. ff ere is a stage adaptation in which I will play Morrie (with Eric Schuster as Mitch) on June 2 and 4 at Whippoorwill ff eater, part of North Castle Library in Armonk (info at armonkplayers.org). Admission is free with donations accepted.  VALIANT VICTIM Morrie was a popular sociology professor at Brandeis University who shot to national recognition for being interviewed three times on ABC-TV news program Nightline. Brimming with common sense, native wisdom and – most resonantly – a modern-day version of preaching love thy neighbor, Morrie captured hearts and minds as a valiant victim of “Lou Gehrig’s disease,” clinically known as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). As Morrie matter-of-factly describes its effl ects, “ff e brain’s signals never get through to the muscles, so they wither and die. ff e body kills itself.” ff e healthy brain thus remains trapped inside a casing of merciless inffi rmity.  ff e extraordinary grace and courage with which he persevered while facing imminent death turned him into a folk hero – an incandescent beacon who continues to inspire people three decades after his death and will continue as an uplifting presence for decades hence. He almost single-handedly redeffi ned what it means to die with dignity when you are handed a medical death sentence. Against the backdrop of the deafening noise and deadening of our senses that passes for today’s world, the book and play, “Tuesdays with Morrie,” are more worthy of our consideration than ever. Here are some of Morrie’s choice words of wisdom, which I am honored to voice in portraying him.  APAR FROM PAGE 16 SEE APAR PAGE 18

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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 OPINION THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 19 local candidates compare along with the argument for the spending increase requested by your current board. Second, phone a friend. You have to know somebody you trust who follows this more closely than you. fi ey can ff ll you in on the hot scoop and give you some guidance about casting your vote. Bottom line, the best way to hold your district leaders accountable is by casting your vote. High voter turnout in your community is a sign of pride and engagement. Get in the game. Vote next Tuesday. See you at the polls. SCOTT FROM PAGE 11 is why I was a little surprised when he decided to run for school board one year. He won handily. But the district was going through some serious problems at the time, both legally and morally, so he was not coming on board at a great time. Having to deal with all that acrimony was too much, so he did his three years and then got the hell out. But imagine if he did have a desire for a political career—a nice guy who truly wanted to ff nd a way to help his constituents and do a good thing for his community. Suppose he won and quickly found favor with his party’s leadership and heavyweight donors. He makes headway, passing important legislation, and developing innovative policies. He a shining up-and-comer. fi en someone discovers that old karaoke picture. fi e New York Post has it on the front page... it’s on every social media platform. And in the blink of a digital eye, his career in politics is over.  You can lie about your education. You make up your entire work history. You can play fast and loose with the truth about your ethnicity and family history—and you can still keep your offi ce. But if you dress like a woman at a costume party... especially a black one, you will be canceled so hard they won’t even let you keep your socks. I wonder if they could make the movie, “Tootsie” today. Dustin Hofl man would be banned in Florida. And what about the guys from Monty Python? fi eir cross-dressing antics would get them canceled faster than you can say, “We are the knights who say nee!” fi ere is something known as “presentism,” which is where you judge people’s actions in the past by the standards of today. Back in the mid-’80s, when Dan did his karaoke act, he had no malicious intent and everyone at the party understood that. But if the opportunity to do the same thing presented itself today, I’m sure he would think twice about it. Why? Because things have changed. And that is what those who practice presentism need to understand... things change. We evolved. We get enlightened. I mean, how would you like to be held accountable today for the thoughts and feelings you had when you were in eighth grade? (Bone-chilling thought, ain’t it?) fi ere was a movement a few years ago to cancel Abraham Lincoln. San Francisco wanted to change the name of any of its schools that carried the Lincoln moniker because they discovered his administration was absolutely awful to American Indians and Indigenous people. But I am willing to bet that there aren’t a lot of American presidents who get a gold star in that particular category. So, canceling Lincoln for that, especially when one holds it near all that Emancipation Proclamation stufl , seems downright moronic. fi e move to cancel Columbus and, of course, Columbus Day, has been around for a while. First, they say, he didn’t really discover America. He got lost and accidentally stumbled into what is now known as the Bahamas. fi ere, he and his crew committed atrocities so terrible I can’t detail them in a family newspaper. But the thing is, as Bill Maher recently said, “Of course, he committed atrocities. Back then, people were pretty atrocious.” Yes, they were. And while we still hear about atrocities on the cable news every day, we have to admit that we are not nearly as atrocious as we were in the 15th century. We have improved as a species. We have to stop being so damn arrogant and condescending when it comes to history, thinking things like, “Oh, if I lived then, I wouldn’t have owned a slave.” Yes. You would. If you were a person of means, you would have. It’s what they did back then. And it wasn’t a uniquely American thing, so stop thinking that we invented slavery in 1619. All humans have been enslaving each other since we crawled forth from the primordial ooze. People haven’t made good humans so far. But now, as we try to correct our course, let’s not overcompensate. Let’s not try to edit the past. Let’s, instead, work to make a better future. DUMAS FROM PAGE 12 Progressive Animal Hospital What is the most common mismanaged condition that you see? THE ITCHY DOG! 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PAGE 22 – THE SOMERS RECORD NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows have returned to Westchester County’s beautiful horse country, May 9-14 and May 16-21, with a full schedule of world-class competition featuring many of the nation’s best horses and riders.  One of the premier stops on the nation’s hunter-jumper horse show circuit, the Spring Horse Shows host competitions for riders of all levels and ages, ranging from young children on ponies to Olympic veterans aboard their grand prix mounts. Many familiar faces return to Old Salem Farm each year to vie for top honors, including Olympic medalists such as Brewster resident McLain Ward (USA) and Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA).  “Last year was a great one for the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows as we took major steps forward in our ongoing efforts to be one of the finest horse show facilities in the country,” said Scott Hakim, owner and president of Old Salem Farm. “Spectators can get up close to all the action and watch Olympic riders like McLain Ward of the U.S., Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil, Daniel Bluman of Israel and so many more. It really is show jumping at its best!” The Spring Horse Shows’ Week 1 takes place May 9-14, with highlights including the Evergate Stables’ $40,000 Welcome Stake presented by JumpR App., $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off, $10,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Derby and the $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Presented by The Kincade Group. Week 2 competition follows, May 16-21, featuring the $65,000 Welcome Stake of North Salem, presented by The Kincade Group, $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off and the $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by Mane ‘n Tail before concluding on Sunday, May 21, with the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix. The ambiance at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is unlike any other venue in the country, with over-the-top hospitality and unique shopping offered along Old Salem’s popular Boutique Row. The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows also feature a collection of local, Spring Horse Shows return to North Salem Brewster resident and Olympic medalist McLain Ward will be one of the familiar faces returning to the Spring Horse Shows at Old Salem Farm in North Salem. Ward clears the last fence with the shortest time in the 2022 Grand Prix jumpoff. PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL OLD SALEM FARM SEE OLD SALEM PAGE 25

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Over the years, the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows have offered a full schedule of worldclass competition for many of the nation’s best horses and riders, and this year is no exception. Learn more about some of the familiar faces competing in the Old Salem Farm International Arena:  MCLAIN WARD (USA) Continuing as Co-Chairman of the Spring Horse Shows for the second consecutive year, McLain Ward returns to Old Salem Farm as the defending champion in several highlight classes, including the shows’ culminating event, the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix presented by The Kincade Group. He is a highly accomplished rider on the international stage, having competed in five Olympic Games (with two Gold and two Silver medals!), four FEI World Equestrian Games (with Gold, Silver and Bronze medals), two Pan American Games (with two Gold and one Silver medal) and 25 of the 28 FEI World Cup Finals since 1995. He was the 2017 FEI World Cup champion and is currently the World No. 4 ranked rider on the LONGINES FEI World Rankings.  GEORGINA BLOOMBERG (USA) As a young rider, North Salem resident Georgina Bloomberg earned four medals in her three appearances at the North American Young Riders’ Championships, and she has continued to be a major player for Team USA in the years since. She made her Nations Cup debut in 2005 in France, where she was a member of the all-female winning team; she made her first of two World Cup Final appearances that same year in Las Vegas, NV. She helped to clinch the win at the 2014 Furusiyya Nations Cup in Spain and later claimed the Team Bronze medal in her major games debut at the 2015 Pan American Games. A dedicated philanthropist and advocate for animal rescue, she shares her North Salem farm with her horses, dogs, goats, rabbits, mules and the endearing pig, Wilbur.  LILLIE KEENAN (USA) Lillie Keenan has been a competitive rider from a young age, making headlines early in her career for her successes in many events such as the 2007 USEF Pony Hunter National Championship, 2011 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, 2012 North American Junior Equitation Championship, 2013 USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals and ASPCA Maclay Finals, and North American Junior and Young Riders Championships where she won individual and team Gold medals in 2013 after winning team Gold in 2012. Since then, she has represented the U.S. in international competition on several Nations Cup teams, including at the 2017 Dublin Horse Show where an all-female team claimed the prestigious Aga Khan Trophy for the first time. She has ridden on the U.S. team in the FEI Nations Cup Final in 2016 and 2021 and in the FEI World Championships in 2022. DANIEL BLUMAN (ISRAEL) Daniel Bluman first competed on the world stage under the Colombian flag, representing his home country for 12 years through two Olympic Games, two FEI World Equestrian Games and three Pan American Games. In 2017, he chose to represent Israel and has since added the 2018 World Equestrian Games, 2022 World Championship and 2023 FEI World Cup Final to his record. Among his grand prix wins are major events including the Rolex Grand Prix of Rome, the Hampton Classic Grand Prix (twice), and the FTI Wellington Finale. Outside the show ring, he and his wife Ariel recently created the “Ride the Future” program, helping to support riders who otherwise may not have the means to pursue a career in the sport.  RODRIGO PESSOA (BRAZIL) One of the most accomplished riders in show jumping history, Brazil’s Rodrigo Pessoa is another familiar face at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows with several top finishes during last year’s event. Pessoa has competed in six Olympic and FEI World Equestrian games each, securing several podium finishes including Individual Gold medals at the 2004 Olympics and 1998 World Equestrian Games. He has also brought home Team Gold medals from two of the three Pan American Games he’s attended and he’s competed in 13 FEI World Cup Finals, claiming three consecutive wins from 1998-2000. He is the only rider in history to win the World Cup championship three consecutive years. NAYEL NASSAR (EGYPT) Since winning his first FEI Grand Prix in 2011, Nayel Nassar has represented Egypt in three FEI World Cup Finals, the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games, and the 2021 Tokyo Olympics with several big grand prix victories along the way. He is a threetime winner of the HITS $1 million Grand Prix and is the only rider ever to win the Speed Challenge and 5* Grand Prix at the same Longines Masters event. He currently rides as part of the team at Evergate Stables, competing with several horses out of their California and Florida bases, and is a member of the Paris Panthers on the prestigious Global Champions League circuit. Who’s competing in the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows?  North Salem resident Georgina Bloomberg PHOTO COURTESY OF GEOFFREY TISCHMAN/ JUMP MEDIA COURTESY OF HIS OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE Daniel Bluman of Israel PHOTO COURTESY OF LILLIE BY FLYING CHANGES Lillie Keenan McLain Ward, from Brewster, riding Contagious PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL PAGE 24 – THE SOMERS RECORD NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 NORTH SALEM HORSE SHOW THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 25 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows May 9-21 www.OldSalemFarm.net • 190 June Rd. North Salem, NY Week 1 (May 9-14) Highlights: • Evergate Stables $40,000 Welcome Stake • $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off • $10,000 Old Salem Farm Speed Derby • $125,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix Week 2 (May 16-21) Highlights: • $65,000 Welcome Stake of North Salem • $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off • $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby • $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix Over-the-top hospitality and unique shopping experiences! Kids’ Activities • Pony Rides • Face Painting & More! ADMISSION IS FREE THE WORLD’S BEST right in everyone’s own backyard! gourmet food ofi erings and family-friendly activities including pony rides, face painting, dog adoptions each Saturday and more. From Welcome Wednesday to Fiesta Friday and Family Fun Weekends presented by Halston Media, the publisher of this newspaper, every day is special at the Spring Horse Shows!  OLD SALEM FARM WILL UNVEIL A REVITALIZED VENDOR AREA FOR EVEN MORE UNIQUE SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES  Old Salem caters not only to the comfort of the people visiting the historic facility, but also to the horses competing onsite, providing top-notch care alongside sponsors such as the HEART Equine Ambulance, which will provide tours during the Spring Horse Shows. HEART provides state-of-theart emergency transportation services for injured or ill horses while preserving their health, safety and dignity as athletes, much like their human partners in the ring.  ffl e incredible action starts daily at 8 a.m. with classes running in three rings simultaneously throughout the day before ffi nishing at approximately 5 p.m. A full schedule can be found at Old SalemFarm.net/our-events/. Admission to the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is free! OLD SALEM FROM PAGE 22 PHOTO COURTESY OF RANDOLPHPR Old Salem Farm will unveil a revitalized vendor area for even more unique shopping opportunities.

Sports PAGE 26 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 YOUR TURN NOW IT'S HEY MOM Call for your FREE consultation today $500 OFF FULL TREATMENT 293 Route 100 Suite 209 Somers, NY (914) 277-1111 www.BBOsmiles.com For moms of current or previous patients who sign up in May. Must mention this ad. BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Somers Softball looked to take the second matchup of the season on Yorktown’s diamond after a statement 12-8 win earlier in April. The win, clearly not a fluke, was part of the Tuskers’ 9-1 start under first-year coach Teresa Ricci. “This is my first coaching position at a high school,” she said. “I didn’t know what to expect. This team has defeated all expectations that I had. They are just fighters on all levels, every single one of them, in all different ways. It’s unbelievable to watch. They just never give up, and it makes me proud every game.” But this time around, the tables turned as the Huskers showed perseverance in an offensive surge that got them a 9-4 victory on Thursday, May 4. Somers up 2-1 heading into the bottom of the third, with Emily Boyle (single, RBI) on the mound, Yorktown loaded the bases and brought in two off a sacrifice fly and a HBP to take a one-run lead. Looking like the beginning of a classic back-and-forth rivalry game, the top of the fourth started with Mia Barlanti walking, then singles from Victoria Morel and Katie Cole (2-4) loaded the bases. Ellie Walsh (3-3, RBI) took advantage by driving one in to make it 3-3, but the next two batters struck out before more damage could be done. On the other hand, Yorktown did not hold back in the bottom of the fourth. A single and sac bunt got a Husker runner to second, followed by a grounder through the hole to right that put Yorktown on first and third, and an infield hit that scored another run (4-3). Not done, a double down the left field line brought in another two, then the Huskers piled on with an RBI single and two-run home run from Julia Centofanti to get it to 9-3 in the blink of an eye. Nevertheless, Coach Ricci stayed positive with her squad when they returned to the dugout, demonstrating the approach that has led to the Tuskers’ success. “When I was a player, I did not play well when I was nervous, stressed out, getting down on myself. And they do not either,” she emphasized. “Knowing that you need to be positive and support them at every level, that really helps them. And the fact that they pull each other up is the biggest thing. We just have to keep it going the whole season.” Senior Krista Gallagher echoes the same sentiment, win or loss. “I think our season has been going really well, and our stats show that. Obviously with a new coaching staff, we didn’t know how it was going to be coming into it. But we have really come together as a team, and you can see that when we are on the field together.” Back to game action, both teams put up zeroes in the fifth inning, and the Tuskers quickly had a potential rally cut short when Cole had her liner caught, leading to the Huskers picking off Morel when she was caught between first and second. But still one more inning to go, Somers made some noise. Bottom of the seventh and one out, Julia Rossi (HR, RBI) send a ball sailing over the left field fence to spark some life into her team. The momentum carrying, Boyle recorded a single on a short fly that dropped in right field. Unfortunately, that was all she wrote as Yorktown was able to get the next two batters on strikeouts to take it home. The season series at 1-1, Gallagher explained the extra edge that comes in that cross-town rivalry. “It was really exciting coming off the first win. We all just came together as a team and wanted to do it again today. Obviously it didn’t go our way, but they cannot all go our way.” The following day (5/5) also did not go Somers’ way in a 6-1 defeat to Fox Lane. Then on Saturday (5/6), the tides didn’t change in a 9-1 home loss to Tappan Zee. Yorktown gets revenge on Somers Tuskers staying positive Coach Teresa Ricci is a major reason for the Tuskers’ resurgence this spring. PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Victoria Morel runs down to first. Alyssa Pirraglia takes a cut. SOFTBALL

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PAGE 28 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 took third overall in the 100M. In the 400M hurdles, Isabella Milojovic’s 1:10.49 gave her first place. For the boys, placing third and winning Class B at the meet, Andrew Fasone ran a season-best 22.36 to win the 200M in front of the hometown crowd. He then joined the Sprint Medley relay squad (Fasone, Sam Parsons, Jaden Abreu, Aiden Meza) that won their race, also with a season-best at 3:37.58. In the hammer throw, Jared Googel’s 161-5 was strong enough for a secondplace finish. “Looking back at the results from Saturday, everyone on the team set new personal bests,” said Coach Mike Lacko. “I am so proud and just so grateful to be the coach of Somers Track and Field. This was a very successful Joe Wynne Somers Lions Club invite!” BASEBALL Somers 11, Eastchester 2 Wednesday, May 3 The Tuskers jumped out to an early lead and didn’t look back in their home win last week. Nick Conti, Tommy Tan, Evan Carway, and Jay Creighton all drove in runs in an explosive third inning. Creighton also hit a home run in the fifth. On the mound, brother George Creighton pitched over two innings and allowed only one hit with three strikeouts. Somers 4, Hendrick Hudson 0 Thursday, May 4 Jay Creighton getting the start this time on the road, he went the whole way, recording a win and striking out 13 sailors. The Tuskers scored in the first inning when Eddie Baranowski drove in two runs on a single, and then Stefan Swee hit a homer in the fourth. Somers 6, Hendrick Hudson 0 Friday, May 5 Back at home this time, it was Swee’s turn to shut down the Sailors on the mound. He also pitched a complete game, allowing just two hits with 10 Ks. Pat Bracelin’s sac fly got the scoring started in the first inning, and he was assisted by multiple hits from Baronowski and Alex Kuchinsky. Somers 2, Brewster 1 Monday, May 8 Tied up at one in the bottom of the seventh, Ravi Dass’ clutch hit drove in Jake Gannon to get the Tuskers a victory on Senior Night and to extend their win streak. Dass, George and Jay Creighton, Swee, Kuchinsky, Baronowski, Jack O’Reilly, Nolan Considine, Gannon, Tan, and Carway were the seniors honored on the special evening. BOYS LACROSSE Rye 8, Somers 2 Tuesday, May 2 Landon Pepe (17 saves), Mac Sullivan (G), Nathan Ehrmann (G), Grayden Carr (A), and Miguel Iglesias (A) paced the Tuskers in their loss at Rye. John Jay-Cross River 12, Somers 7 Thursday, May 4 Pepe (14 saves), Carr (3G), Sullivan (3A), James Balancia (G), Jackson Forsberg (G), Iglesias (G), and Luke Kennedy (G) put up a fight, but it was not enough in a home loss, this time to rival John Jay. GIRLS LACROSSE John Jay 13, Somers 9 Wednesday, May 3 Getting off to a 2-0 lead, thanks to two goals from Teagan Ryan, the Tuskers could not maintain the advantage as the Wolves went on a scoring run to take the win. TENNIS Somers 6, Sleepy Hollow 1 Monday, May 8 Tuskers Tennis started off their week with a visiting win over Sleepy Hollow. Max Yates, Landon Bleasdale, and Ezra Weinstein all picked up easy single victories, and the doubles teams (John Raducanu & Seth Cheung, Harrison Mellor & Alex Wissa, Samuel & Zachery Folner) completed a sweep. FLAG FOOTBALL Somers 57, Poughkeepsie 28 Thursday, May 4 Ella Ponterio (99 YDs, TD, EP), Cara Persico (74 YDs, 2 TD), Julia Schmidberger (3 TD, 49 YDs), Chloe Gabriele (INT, EP), Abby Abaetcola (TD, 4 TK), Amber Webber (TD), and Beatriz Rios (4 TK) contributed to the great all-around team effort that took down Poughkeepsie at home last week. Somers 30, Scarsdale 7 Monday, May 8 The Tuskers continued to put points on the board in an easy road win over Scarsdale. ROUNDUP FROM PAGE 27 Haylie Donovan competes in the 100M final. PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ The Tusker seniors picked up a big win over Brewster on Monday. Andrew Kapica George Creighton Matt Hirsch PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 29 On Saturday, Apr. 15, players ranging from our U4 to Teen division participated in a wide variety of skill training followed by head-to-head matchups.  AYSO would like to thank our coaches for volunteering their time, and for all their support. We look forward to making this year the best yet! AYSO scores big on first day! Spring season off and running PHOTOS COURTESY OF NORE IVEZAJ AYSO SOCCER We Carry A Complete Line of BioGuard Pool Treatments

PAGE 30 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 BY ALESSANDRA PONTBRIAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER Over 600 athletes from the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Central New York traveled to fi e United States Military Academy at West Point to compete in the Special Olympics Spring Games on Saturday, Apr. 22. Participants trained for eight weeks to compete in track and ff eld, swimming, and powerlifting in hopes of earning one of 300 medals in over 20 diffl erent events.  “It’s such an honor for us to be here, and when we said that to the leaders of West Point, they said it right back to us that it’s their honor to have us,” Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman said. “I really feel that’s the spirit here. I feel that it is such a noble, historic place and we feel so included.”  Over 50 athletes who live in Westchester and Putnam counties competed in the Spring Games. fi ey are members of the Northeast Knights, a team led by head coach and Katonah resident Joe Bellini. fi e Knights compete for the Northeast Westchester Special Recreation, which is an agency that provides therapeutic recreation programs for northern Westchester County residents with developmental disabilities. Around 100 athletes train on the team and range from teenagers to senior citizens.  “You do not get a lot of opportunities to change lives and to actually see it on a regular basis,” Bellini said.    “Some of our guys have been competing for 30 years, and when they win a medal, it’s like the ff rst one they have ever got and that does not change, so it’s really cool.” Northeast Knights special olympian and Hawthorne resident Louis Jost has been with the team for 20 years. He competed in three track and ff eld events Saturday. He won gold in the turbo javelin event with a 27.5 yard throw. His teammate, Yorktown resident Leonard Cannavo, won silver in the same event. fi ough Jost was most excited for one of his other events this year.  “What I’m most looking forward to is shot put,” Jost said. “I have competed in shot put in high school. I won three bronze medals as a member of the Westlake High School Wildcats in fi ornwood.”   fi e Knights have 15 assistant coaches, including Bellini’s wife, Nancy.  “It helps that my wife is coaching with me,” Bellini said. “She has the same kind of drive and commitment that I do. It’s fun.” It’s somewhat of a love story. Joe and Nancy met while coaching for the Special Olympics. He became involved with the organization in 1994. His 29 years of commitment awarded him as the Special Olympics North America Coach of the Year, which encompasses the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.  “It’s pretty cool to have other people telling you that you are doing a good job because every day I’m still wondering if I’m doing the right thing,” Bellini said. “It was a great feeling.” Last year, he won the New York State Coach of the Year award, which nominated him for the higher honor. Bellini, like some of the athletes, was surprised when they announced the award at the New York State Winter Games in February. “I’m so honored that he won this,” Jost said. “It’s a true blessing.” fi e  Spring Games is the largest track and ff eld meet for the Special Olympics Hudson Valley region all year. Runners raced around Shea Stadium with hundreds of people in attendance from participating teams, families, and over 450 cadets who volunteered on Saturday. fi e Games were organized by cadet in charge, senior Kiersten Eggers.  “My goal this year is to leave a positive impact on West Point before I graduate, and this seems like a great opportunity to give back to the community and also to get other cadets involved in service like this,” Eggers said. Cadets helped plan and organize the Games. Others were paired with an athlete to cheer and guide them to events, while West Point division one athletes were in charge of running each event. “It is incredibly rewarding,” Eggers said. “Seeing other people and the smiles on their faces, being able to help is a great opportunity for them to be able to give back.” fi is is the 48th  year the Special Olympics Spring Games were at West Point, though it’s the ff rst time the competition is back to its largescale operation since 2019. Special Olympics teams compete year-round in many sports including softball, fl oor hockey, swimming, basketball, and track and ff eld. “fi e magic about the Special Olympics  is that everyday, these athletes get to train with their team,” Hengsterman said. “fi ey do smaller competitions, to larger competitions, and that’s really where the power is. fi at’s really where the inclusion is. We do advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.” Westchester athletes medal at Special Olympics Spring Games Over 600 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Spring Games at the United States Military Academy. PHOTOS: ALESSANDRA PONTBRIAND Northeast Knights special olympians Leonard Cannavo and Louis Jost posed for a picture with their medals. INCLUSIVE SPORTS Special Olympics New York President and CEO Stacey Hengsterman pictured with the United States Military Academy football players.

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 LEISURE THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 31 People often turn to lighter fare when the weather warms because a dense, hot meal can contribute to feeling sluggish or overheated when the mercury has risen. In addition to sandwiches and platters of finger foods, salads can be refreshing on warm days. They also tend to be less calorie-dense and healthier than other offerings. This recipe for “Mediterranean Salad,” courtesy of The American Heart Association, is full of vegetables and beans and fits with a heartfriendly diet. It’s filling and delicious any time of the day or year. Mediterranean flavors shine through in salad Mediterranean Salad Serves 4 1 medium head lettuce (green leaf, red leaf or romaine), cut into thin strips 1 medium cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 15.5-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 medium red onion, finely sliced 1/2 cup crumbled fat-free or low-fat feta cheese, or 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper In a large bowl, gently toss the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, onion, and feta. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing to combine.

PAGE 32 – THE SOMERS RECORD LEISURE THURSDAY, MAY 11, 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. Midway between south and southeast 4. Fathers 9. Wine grape 14. Al Bundy’s wife 15. Organic compound 16. Venezuelan state 17. Interest term 18. Experts 20. Central cores of stems 22. Smooth and glossy 23. One-time S. Korean city 24. One from Damascus 28. Short message at the end of an email 29. It cools your home 30. Oh, God! 31. Intestinal pouches 33. Men 37. Popular English soccer team (abbr.) 38. Former CIA 39. Arrange in steps 41. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 42. The Great Lake State 43. Dog-__: to mark a page 44. Stop moving 46. Ancient Dead Sea region 49. Of I 50. Clerical vestment 51. Songs sung to a lover 55. Charges 58. Popular design program manufacturer 59. Where to park a boat 60. One who values reason 64. Slang for cigarette 65. Sailboats 66. Actress Zellweger 67. Screen material 68. Country music legend Haggard 69. Puts together in time 70. When you hope to arrive CLUES DOWN 1. An involuntary and abnormal muscular contraction 2. Philly’s rail service 3. Leaves a place 4. No longer be a part in 5. Guitar players use them 6. Cease to exist 7. General’s assistant (abbr.) 8. Shaking of the earth 9. Strong winds 10. For each one 11. A bog 12. The creation of beautiful or significant things 13. Affirmative 19. Pie _ __ mode 21. Nonclerical 24. Inspirational football player Hamlin 25. Learning environment 26. Khoikhoi peoples 27. Bring out or develop 31. Shows up 32. Theatrical device 34. Loads 35. Popular Hollywood alien 36. Distinguishes 40. College dorm worker 41. Secondary or explanatory title 45. Resembling wings 47. One who delivers a speech 48. In the middle 52. Loop with a running knot 53. Airborne (abbr.) 54. Beloveds 56. Ordain 57. Breed of small cattle 59. Very small period of time (abbr.) 60. Revolutions per minute 61. They __ 62. Longtime ESPN anchor Bob 63. A place to stay Public Library, Putnam Valley Library, Somers Library, Yonkers Public Library, & Warner Library. Please register online or call the library. (IN PERSON) OTAKU CLUB Every other Sunday, from 5 to 7 p.m. Now through May 28. If you are interested in anime, manga, comics, video games, and all things “otaku,” come hang out with like minded people! fi e library will host watch parties, movie nights, gaming tournaments and talk about the newest series! Snacks are provided! Members should be 18 or older. Suggestions and ideas for future meetings are always welcome. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 68 Bedford Road, Katonah ANNUAL PLANT PATCH SALE May 11 thru 14, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Following a tradition of almost 30 years, St. Luke’s will hold its annual plant patch sale. fi is year’s off ering will include annual ffl owers and native perennial plants, as well as vegetables and organic herbs. Proceeds from the sale help to fund St. Luke’s outreach programs. BENEFIT CONCERT Saturday, May 20, at 3 p.m. Featuring world-renowned guitarist Jim Skinner and friends. Hear exotic rhythms from Brazil and favorites from the American song book. Tickets are $20 and $10 for students at the door. Proceeds will help fund the Cashew Tree Project of the Diocese of Central Tanganyika in Dodoma, Tanzania. Somers BSA Troop 228 WEEKLY MEETING Mondays, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Amawalk Firehouse Give your son the tools to develop his conffi dence, leadership skills, and interest in community service while experiencing the outdoor adventures of Scouting. Discover the natural wonders of New York State, whether canoeing in the Adirondacks, hiking the Appalachian trail, or camping at one of our State Parks. Excursions for all ages and levels of experience. Scouts explore their personal interests through over 135 merit badges. Troop 228 is sponsored by the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. We are proud citizens and actively give back to Somers through community service and environmental conservation projects. To ffi nd out more, email us at [email protected] or visit our website at Troop228somers.com. Somers BSA Troop 376 WEEKLY MEETING Most Tuesdays, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Somers Middle School Cafeteria. Embark on a journey that your son will remember and beneffi t from for a lifetime! fi ere is no youth program quite TRUNK FROM PAGE 9 SEE TRUNK PAGE 37

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PAGE 34 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 into the 654-acre Angle Fly Preserve, which Hiss called a “wonderful belt of protected land right in the middle of town.” It didn’t just protect Somers’ rural character, it protected local species such as bobcats, wood turtles, frogs, and trout, according to Hiss. “It’s arrested the loss of biodiversity and it’s beginning to lead to the building back of biodiversity,” he added. If Somers manages to protect just another 332 acres, it could wind up being a “poster child” for the state, he said. Hiss allowed that “that won’t be the end of the story” because there are still some “large-scale properties, which in the minds of developers are considered empty and vacant, and as we now know are nothing of the sort.” “If they are going to accommodate any kind of growth, it has to be all species growth,” he advised. Somers could also get in on nearby initiatives such as the Eastern Westchester Biotic Corridor project, a partnership between the Metropolitan Conservation Alliance and the towns of North Salem, Lewisboro, and Pound Ridge. fi e goal is to establish a regional approach to the conservation of wildlife and habitats. While local land trusts have their own balliwicks, they also work in tandem with other organizations. Coordinated regional eff orts appear to be the trend. CHANGE STARTS AT HOME fi ere are things that people who don’t even consider themselves as having any wildland can do, insisted Hiss. fi ey can take back part of their lawns and plant ffl owers and other native plants that support pollinators. fi ey can look out for the health of waterways by foregoing fertilizers and other lawn chemicals and by leaving streamside areas unmowed. fi ey can participate in the National Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Habitat program. Hiss also noted that there’s a move afoot in New Castle to mobilize “vine squads” to remove – and teach people how to identify – invasive species such as Mile-aminute, a weed that smothers other plants, shrubs, and trees by growing over them. KEEP PLUGGING One woman in the audience told Hiss she’d had a “depressing” conversation with certain family members who, while supportive of the conservation movement, think it can’t succeed in a “capitalistic society” where money is the motivating factor. “How do you shift those values?” she asked. Promising her that “those values will seem quaint at some point in the future,” Hiss then summoned the spirit of Benton MacKaye, the founder of the Appalachian Trail, who oft deployed the catchphrase: “Optimism is oxygen.” fi ose attitudes shouldn’t stop folks from ffi ghting for the environment, he said, adding: “fi e more that you just work at being part of this the less you worry about the people are telling you it can’t happen.” HISS FROM PAGE 33 Advertise With Us When you advertise with The Somers Record, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout the Town of Somers, including all of its hamlets and Heritage Hills. To advertise or to place a classifi ed, call Brett Freeman at 845- 208-8151 or email freeman@ halstonmedia.com. Increase referrals and name recognition. Advertise in The Somers Record Bulletin Board and reach over 7,000 USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. Call 845-208-8151 today! My Community Bulletin Board Increase referrals and name recognition. Advertise in The Somers Record Bulletin Board and reach over 7,000 USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. Call 845-208-8151 today! Established 1979 Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer WESTCHESTER 914-277-4229 • PUTNAM 845-278-2575 AS FEATURED ON FREE ESTIMATES AND FREE INSTALLATION DISCOUNTED BLINDS & SHADES VERTICAL-MINI BLINDS-SILHOUETTE SHUTTERS-WOOD BLINDS-VIGNETTE LUMINETTES-ROMAN BLINDS-VALANCES Shades Above the Rest for Home & Office SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $25 PER BLIND! www.westrockwindowdesigns.com Somers Resident COUPON DSL Construction The Home Team! Floors • Decks • Kitchens • Bathrooms Complete Remodeling of Your Home OFFICE: 845-276-8608 LOU: 845-494-9857 Proudly Serving Heritage Hills Community The Home Team! Floors • Decks • Kitchens • Bathrooms FREE Consultation & Design Fully Insured to Meet Your Needs Scaffold Law/Labor Law, Workman's Comp, Liability • No Job Too Small! One Marina Drive, Lake Mahopac NY 845-628-2333 www.macdonaldmarineny.net SALES • SERVICE • STORAGE DSL Construction Inc. Windows, Doors, and Painting Full Service Window and Door Installations Call for Free Quote and Measure We deal with all the major window, door, and paint brand manufacturers Office: 845-276-8608 • Lou: 845-494-9857 Fully Licensed to meet your needs! Scaffold Law/Labor Law, Workman's Comp, Liability • No Job Too Small! 421 Rt 6 • Mahopac, NY 10541 Tel: 845.628.9604 • www.callsullivan.com Neal L. Sullivan Business Umbrella Home Auto Your business card could be here. Call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 to find out how.

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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 37 “This is a welcome addition for many of our Putnam County residents who rely on the Croton Falls train station in their daily commute,”  said Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne. “I remember participating in project discussions with my former Westchester Assembly colleagues years ago when this specific project was discussed and advocated for. This long-awaited new parking area brings a strong regional benefit to both Putnam and our friends from Westchester, and we’re glad to see it finally completed. Thank you to the MTA and Metro-North for this investment in our community’s infrastructure. This will not only improve safety for commuters that no longer have to park on the street, but it will increase access and provide a quality-of-life boost for those who take a trip on Harlem Line.”  MTA FROM PAGE 1 like Scouts BSA, which offers leadership development, teaches citizenship and responsibility, embeds useful outdoor survival skills, can spark career interests, and boasts exciting activities that few outside of Scouting have the opportunity to experience. Celebrating 30 years in Somers, Troop 376 is sponsored by the Somers Lions Club and proudly offers a well-balanced “AdultGuided, Youth-Led” program that includes activities for all skill levels and interests. As a slightly smaller Troop, Scouts enjoy ample opportunities for direct involvement and leadership, as well as a significant voice in suggesting future troop activities. Camping trips, day hikes, family-friendly activities like bowling nights and ropes courses, community service projects, annual “high adventure” excursions, and visits to historic destinations like Gettysburg are just some of the activities you can look forward to with Troop 376. To learn more, email [email protected] and visit www.SomersTroop376.org. RideConnect Rideconnect has volunteers ready to help drive seniors to their medical appointments and assist with shopping. Services are free to seniors residing in Westchester and southern Putnam Counties. To request assistance call (914) 242-7433. Anyone wishing to volunteer for Rideconnect may do so by emailing Marietta Manoni at mmanoni@ fsw.org Race Amity of Northern Westchester & Putnam MONTHLY MEETING Please join us for our monthly discussion as we work to advance cross-racial and crosscultural amity to impact the public discourse on race. 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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 39 Taking the time to formulate an estate plan can often seem daunting. This is particularly true for the single parent.   Single parents are already pressed for time as they “balance” the demands of taking care of their children, home and career. The mere thought of adding anything to the “to-do list” can seem overwhelming. However, taking the time to develop an estate plan can ease some stress and help ensure that your children are provided for according to your wishes, if you were to pass away while the child is a minor. Here are a few documents and decisions a single parent should consider if they have not done so already: DRAFTING A LAST WILL This document provides specific instructions to loved ones and family members on how assets should be distributed upon your demise. It can provide that assets not be distributed to your children until they have attained a specific age or satisfied by a specific condition, with the assets being held in a trust for the benefit of your children. Within the Last Will, you will be able to select who will handle the affairs of your estate (Executor) and administer any trust for your children (Trustee). This is very important, especially if the child’s guardian (for example the other parent) is not someone you would want handling your money for the benefit of your child. Without creating a trust for your children’s benefit, any inheritance would be held in joint control by the Surrogate’s Court (in New York) and the Guardian, with the Guardian ultimately deciding how said funds are to be utilized. GUARDIANS Arguably, the most important step when creating an estate plan for the benefit of young children is to determine who will be the guardian of the children. It is often recommended to choose guardians who are in a similar age group as the parent, or younger. It is important to keep in mind that if the other parent is alive and willing, that individual will likely gain custody of the children regardless of whom is named as a guardian. REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST A revocable living trust allows the creator of the trust to remain in control of the assets while he or she is alive, but also name someone to manage the assets in the event of the creator’s incapacity or death without Court approval or oversight, such as a Guardianship proceeding or Estate (probate) proceeding. This legal tool avoids probate and can also help to ensure that children and young adults do not receive a large inheritance before they are mature enough to manage the assets. The trust can have a continuing trust for the children until they have attained a certain age and/or for their life, or until a specific condition is met, while permitting the trust assets and income to be used for the health, education, maintenance and support of the child. POWER OF ATTORNEY Single parents typically are the only account holders on their bank accounts and likely hold all their assets in their name alone. As such, what would happen if the single parent were to become incapacitated? Who would be able to access funds for the single parent and his or her children? Who would be able to pay the mortgage and bills? This is where a durable general power of attorney is important. It is a document that allows the single parent to name a trusted person to handle their financial affairs if they are unable to do so themselves. Without a Power of Attorney, the only way to gain access to assets is to petition the Supreme Court in Westchester to have a guardian appointed for the individual, which can be a long, expensive, stressful and contentious process, especially if minor children are involved. These are just four of the legal tools and documents that can be used to help better ensure a single parent’s children are protected and the parent’s wishes are fulfilled. Other tools that can provide additional guidance are advance health care directives, which allow the creator to name an individual to make health care decisions on his or her behalf in the event of incapacity, and beneficiary designation forms on retirement accounts and life insurance policies. Those putting together an estate plan are wise to seek the counsel of an experienced estate planning attorney. This legal professional can review your situation and help guide you through the process, better ensuring a plan that is more likely to reflect your wishes, as well as ensure the legal documents signed are valid and will be upheld if contested by a quarrelsome co-parent.  Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is a Senior Associate at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP. She concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts and Estates, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning and Probate/Estate Administration. She believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for your future and she enjoys working with individuals to ensure that their plan best suits their needs. Ms. Enea received a B.S. in Business Management from Quinnipiac University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and a J.D. from the Pace University School of Law, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida. She can be contacted at 914-948-1500 or www.esslawfirm.com. Attention single parents Protect your children with a proper estate plan Lunch & Learn Series Held on the last Wednesday of each month, Lunch & Learn programs shed light on a variety of important elder law and estate planning topics. The free educational program, held at the firm’s White Plains location, is open to the public – though space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to register early by calling 914-948-1500 to reserve their spot. A light lunch and refreshments are included. Future programs include: May 31 – Estate Planning and Your Residence: What is a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust? Learn the ins and outs of Medicaid planning as well as options for home buying and selling within the trust. Presented by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. June 28 – Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Financial Elder Abuse and Senior Scams: Often referred to as “the crime of the 21st century,” learn key signs of financial and personal elder abuse, typical scams that are targeted toward the senior population as well as the important estate planning documents to help protect against financial abuse as one ages. Presented by Sara E. Meyers, Esq. September 27 – LLCs: The Pros, Cons and Estate Planning: For some, an LLC can be a useful tool to pass assets down to loved ones while avoiding or minimizing estate taxes. Discover if an LLC may be right for your estate planning needs as well as how they are used to reduce the risk of personal liability with rental properties. Presentation by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. & Michael P. Enea, Esq. October 25 – Understanding the Implications of Gray Divorce: A divorce later in life often adds a level of complexity to the estate and tax plan process. Understand what potential complications may arise and how to address them – from division of assets and tax issues to estate and long-term care planning. Presented by Lauren C. Enea, Esq. November 29 – Special Needs Planning for Children and Grandchildren with Disabilities: Ensure the future care and well-being of your child or grandchild with special needs using these estate planning strategies. This program will cover the three basic types of special needs trusts (also known as supplemental needs trusts), general drafting considerations and the newest type of special needs trust – the sole benefits trust. Presented by Sara E. Meyers, Esq. & Lauren C. Enea, Esq. LAUREN ENEA GUEST CORNER

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