The Somers Record 05.12.22

Vol. 12 No. 5 Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. Thursday, May 12, 2022

Ifay Chang Amanda Kandel Kenneth Mitchell Chadwick Olsen
District prepares for Board of Ed election

Budget vote to be held on May 17

Next week, residents will under state law is 3.92 percent the cost of future infrastructure to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, in Chang, Amanda Kandel, Ken

vote on the district’s proposed If the plan passes, the tax rate needs and have a probable term the Somers Middle School gym- Mitchell, and Chad Olsen.

$100,982,930 school budget for will rise to an estimated $175.37 of 10 years. nasium, 250 Route 202, Somers, Chang and Olsen are incum-

the 2022-23 scal year. from $172.69, an increase of e money will also pay for NY. bents; Kandel and Mitchell are

e spending plan represents $2.68 per $1,000 of assessed athletic projects such as upgraded newcomers.

a $3,499,787, or 3.59%, increase valuation, or 1.55%. e rate is softball and baseball elds and a LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS Topics included: participa-

over the current $97,483,143 not set until August when assess- new tennis court, as well as build- FORUM tion in the state Department of

million budget. e budget will ments are nalized by the town. ing renovations and additions, Candidates running for the Education’s civic readiness pilot

be supported by a tax levy of Tax certioraris that are settled and districtwide paving. Board of Education last week program; possible cost savings in

$84,353,192. at gure re- between now and August could Residents will also cast their took part in a virtual forum spon- the school budget; declining en-

ects an increase of $1,653,984, impact the tax rate. votes for the four candidates vy- sored by the Somers PTA Coun- rollment and its impact on aca-

or 2 percent, over the current Voters will be asked to pass a ing for three seats on the Board cil and the League of Women demic o erings; the COVID-19

$82,699,208 million levy. e separate proposition establishing of Education. Voters of Westchester. pandemic, mask mandates, and

district has pointed out that the a $10 million Capital Reserve e budget vote and trustee Fielding questions on Tuesday, SEE BOE PAGE 26

maximum levy increase allowable Fund, which will be used to o set elections take place from 7 a.m. May 2, were trustee hopefuls Ifay

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SEF’s Harlem Wizards basketball game returns on May 13

Making lemonade from lem- Beyond that, it was an oppor-

ons. at’s what the Somers Edu- tunity to keep the Wizards’ tradi-

cation Foundation (SEF) did last tion going in Somers (23 years and

spring in partnership with the counting!) and it brought students

Harlem Wizards and the Somers together to raise spirits, have fun,

Central School District (SCSD) get more t and learn some impor-

when the annual high-energy bas- tant lessons about character topics,

ketball game between the Wiz- including Wellness, Imagination,

ards and the Somers Wiz-Busters Zero Hate, Fun, Inspiration and

(teachers and administrators) was Teamwork (WIZFIT). ey

canceled for the second consecu- earned prizes, including a bracelet

tive year. and certi cate, for completing the

e Wizards, needing to adapt challenge. Several coveted “Gold-

their business model, developed en” basketballs were awarded in

the WizFit Challenge, a combina- special drawings.

tion of improving tness and char- “We are so happy that we could

acter in students that also serves o er a Wizards event to the stu-

as a fundraising opportunity. SEF, dents. e challenge allowed many

after having a 22-year relationship students to participate, and the

with the Wizards, jumped on the Wizards kept the excitement go-

opportunity and joined a small ing each week with their videos

group of schools who wanted to and interaction,” said Liz Turner,

test this new way for the children Principal at Somers Intermediate PHOTO: DEENA BELL

to interact with the fan favorite School. The Harlem Wizards will take on the Somers Wiz-Busters for the first time since 2019.
Wizards.  Parents enjoyed the challenge

e community responded be- as well. “Both my boys were so

yond what SEF had ever imagined. excited to be a part of the WizFit “With all the success from 2021, day, May 13,”Hintze continued.  SEF would like to again thank

More than 525 students registered Challenge. Besides the fact that it was a no-brainer to continue Tickets are still available for the the schools for their participation.

to participate, and with the sup- the “golden” basketball was talked e WizFit Challenge in 2022,” game and can be purchased at the Founded in 1994, the organization

port of their parents, teachers and about every day at our house, they said SEF president, Glenn Hin- SEF website, www.sefny.org.With has awarded $1.7 million across

administrators, they raised more were pumped up every week to fol- tze.“ is year’s challenge started at the WizFit Challenge generat- more than 400 grants and scholar-

than $27,000 in donations. e low the Wizards on the zoom vid- the end of April, and for the rst ing excitement and interest in the ships to the SCSD and its students.

SEF received approximately half eos and learn about basketball and time since 2019 and the 23rd time schools ahead of the actual game

that amount, which will go di- staying in shape,” said Anthony overall, culminates with the return returning to Somers High School, Article provided by Somers

rectly toward its grant-making and Zurica, who has o ered to help or- of the actual Harlem Wizards vs. it is sure to be an enjoyable time for Education Foundation. 

scholarship-awarding capabilities.   ganize the event this year. Somers Wiz-Busters game on Fri- the whole family.

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Somers businesswomen host Mother’s Day brunch

BY WHIT ANDERSON  ers like myself learned some- Organizers would like to
extend their gratitude
STAFF WRITER thing about them at the oral to the follwoing raffle
donors:
workshop she ran. I brought
Somers Smiles
e month of May got o my daughter with me, and she MJT Photography
UnWined
to a fantastic start for those loved it. It was such a great Heather Maguire Floral and
Botanical Designs
who attended the Mother’s group of women that came. We Carrie Pill Art Vermont and
Printed Notecards
Day Brunch and Floral Work- want to give a huge thank you Keep Smiling Designs
The Somers Pointe
shop Fundraiser at e Somers to Somers Pointe for their set Somers Ladies Garden &
Flower Club
Pointe.   up.”  Bridgham Barr Orthodontics
Bobo’s Cafe
Hosted by Dr. Gianna Fer- “To see the mother-daughter Just Ask Jill Cookie Cake Co.
- Jill Heller
ranti and Heather Maguire, connection was a treat. Like Dr. Reiki – Amy Kaufman & Tesa
Baum
the event o ered an extensive Ferranti said, I went to bed that Somers Mobil Mart
Kellogg and Lawrence
brunch menu with a mimosa night feeling like I did some- Hardware
Frozen Ropes Mahopac
bar, a mini oral bar, charitable thing great,” said Maguire.  Somers Custom Farming
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHELLE TREMBLAY/MJT PHOTOGRAPHY Among the attendees who Westchester Adventure
ra e, and much more. Floral arrangements led to some mother-daughter bonding. experienced that mother- Bootcamp – Carla Bueti
Dr. Ferranti, owner of the Queen Bee Soaps
Sal’s Pizza
women-run dentistry Somers daughter connection were Jen- Anytime Fitness Somers
Somers Pharmacy
Smiles, is a local resident, moth- nifer and Morgan Coughlin.   Railyard Arts Studio-Croton
Falls
er, business owner, and ath- Jennifer, a mother of three Bove Spa
St. Luke’s Church Knitting Club
lete. Despite her busy schedule, daughters, said, “It was a beau- Sweet Delights
Mamma Rosa Ristorante
she still makes it a point that tiful event in the perfect setting Katonah Nursery
Dagmar’s Home Decor
she and her sta give back to for such a wonderful cause. I Carolyn Moss Wellness
Thank you for your monetary
the community whenever pos- was thrilled to spend one-on- donation: GPS Wrestling/
Advantage Training The Heyde
sible. eir previous  fundraiser one time with Morgan. We par- Family

was the Cookie Swap to aid ticipated in the oral workshop,

cancer victim Christine Camar- where we learned to arrange

ra and her family back in 2020.  various owers into a beauti-

“She donates  and has these ful centerpiece that is now in

events whenever she can,” said our dining room. Morgan and I

Adriana Dias, the Marketing also ate a delicious brunch with

Director for Somers Smiles. the other local moms and their

“ ere are so many people that daughters.” 

need help. If we cannot help all Morgan had a wonderful in-

of them, at least we can help dividual experience that was

somebody.”  made even better because of

“I look up to Dr. Ferranti in a the quality time spent with her

lot of ways,” Maguire said.   mom.  

“I grew up with many oppor- Adriana Dias, Dr. Gianna Ferranti, Hope's Door Director of Outreach “It was great. I loved arrang-
tunities and luxuries. It makes and Engagement Maya Lloyd and Heather Maguire ing owers with my mom,” she
you sleep well at night know- said. “ ey both looked beau-

ing you are doing something All proceeds from the event’s and the head of the domestic tiful in the end.  e ra e was

beyond your job. We can use ra e  went to Hope’s Door, a violence section of the depart- amazing; my mom won a new

our in uence and connections nonpro t organization dedicat- ment, her longtime relationship toothbrush from Bridgham and

to inspire people to give back. ed to aiding victims of domestic with Hope’s Door provided the Barr Orthodontics, a new can-

at is what it is about,” said violence.  perfect fundraising opportunity.   dle, and a beautiful hand-made

Ferranti.  “ ey are a community that From there, Dias reached out pottery bowl from Kellog and

Collaborating with Magu- needs a voice,” Maguire said. to Maya Lloyd, the Director of Lawrence. e food was also

ire, the owner of a Westchester “ ese victims deal with fear, - Outreach and Engagement at delicious. Just in general the set

oral design business, the two nancial problems, their children Hope’s Door. Lloyd  attended up was amazing. I loved spend-

made it their mission to pro- are involved. Hope’s Door truly the Mother’s Day event to ing time with my mom. It was a

vide an event that left a mark on is a symbol of hope. Add to the speak about the cause, as well as fun and overall wonderful expe-

all mothers and  female family fact that a signi cant amount accept a check in the amount of rience to do with her.” 

members in attendance.  of their state funding was cut $3,076 for the organization.   Ferranti and Maguire left the

“I found this was such a fan- recently, it made perfect sense e event itself exceeded all event ecstatic at the number

tastic way to connect women,” that they were the charity we expectations, and received rave of businesses and individuals

said Maguire. “Since Dr. Fer- chose.”  reviews from all who partici- who donated via the ra e. e

ranti and I have teenage daugh- Maguire also chose the orga- pated.   prizes, one of which included

ters, we want to be great role nization because of her sister- “It was a perfect day,” Ferranti a month’s worth of sessions at

models to show that we are in-law, Kim Maguire, a police said. “Heather did an amazing Carla Bueti’s Westchester Boot

strong and independent.”  o cer in Somers.  As a liaison job. Even people who kill ow- Camp, were grand in scale.  

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Somers Lions Club For more information, visit www. supplies for our Social Workers. held at the Temple: 203 Church
Carnival somerslionsclub.org Items needed are on our website Place, Yorktown Heights NY.
The Staff at somersschools.org then click
Wednesday, May 18 through Somers PTA Council “Family” tab, then” PTA.” We WELCOMING SHABBAT
EDITORIAL TEAM
TOM WALOGORSKY Sunday, May 22 will be collecting the food and Friday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m.
EDITOR: 914-302-5830
[email protected] Featuring rides, games, food, STOCK THE FOOD PANTRY supplies at St. Luke’s on Route Our Tot Shabbat Program for

VIM WILKINSON and fun! Wednesday through AND SUPPLIES DRIVE 100 in Somers. young children and their families.
SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR
[email protected] Friday, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. Temple Beth Am Music, movement & blessings
and Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. to 12 p.m. with Rabbi Robbie. Non-mem-
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(914) 806-3951 202 in Somers, weather permit- food items to stock the pantry for Any questions about Temple
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ting. Look for a $2 o coupon the summer. Somers PTA will events, please call 914-6-BETH- FAMILY PICNIC
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(914) 486-7608 at many Somers establishments! also be collecting needed school AM. All Shabbat Services are Sunday, June 5, at 12 p.m.
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Join us as we return in person
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(201) 317-1139 to this exciting event! Fun for the
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