Thursday, May 18, 2023 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 9 No. 11 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTOGRAPHY Happenings at Hammond pg 5 BALANCED ROCK 4 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEGAL NOTICES 23 LEISURE 18 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 PHOTO COURTESY OF NSCSD BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR Later this month, the community will once again gather to honor the military personnel who gave their lives in service to our country. North Salem’s Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 29. Participants will begin forming up on Oak Ridge Road at 9:30 a.m., with the parade expected to step o at 10 a.m. Before the event, Purdy’s Farmer & e Fish will be donating mu ns and co ee for spectators to enjoy. As always, the parade is expected to see participation from numerous community groups. e route will follow Titicus Road, leading to the memorial in front of Westchester Exceptional Children’s School. Remarks will be courtesy of North Salem Town Supervisor Warren Lucas. Following the event, the North Salem Lions Club will be serving beverages and hot dogs on Purdy’s Field. North Salem readies for Memorial Day Please note that the May 18 edition of North Salem News went to press before the May 16 budget vote and Board of Education election. For full results, please visit TapintoNorthSalem.net Feathered fun! North Salem’s new School Resource Offi cer Jessica Griesinger hasn’t wasted any time getting involved at Pequenakonck Elementary School! See more photos from the arrival of PQ’s new chickens on page 12! 914-277-4424 • 440 Rt 22 North Salem, NY • www.theblazerpub.com CELEBRA CELEBRA CELEBRA CELEBRATING 521 YEARS! Delicious Things to Eat on Memorial Day! Voted Most Popular Burger in Westchester!
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Amid pleasures and places though we may roam, BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e continued discussion on hiring an additional School Resource O cer (SRO) for the North Salem School District took precedence after the Board of Education’s 4 - 3 vote on Nov. 16 against authorizing the transfer from unassigned fund balance for a spring o cer contract with the county. Before the focal point of the meeting, however, the board approved the terms of a side agreement with the North Salem Teachers Association to provide an additional district-wide per diem psychologist, using 45K of Covid monies, for student social/ emotional support, with the contract lasting until next June. “What this will do is allow us to put proactive measures in place,” said Adam VanDerStuyf, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services. Soon after, tensions rose amid discussion on the SRO fund balance fund transfer ($97,258), stemming from Superintendent Ken Freeston’s announcement on Oct. 26 of a verbal agreement between the district’s attorney and the county’s legal department on a contract for next spring. Trustee Brandy Keenan read a letter containing her grievances, citing the Jun. 15 vote that indicated the hiring as, “A moment of dysfunction we have not recovered from.” Although she voted “yes” at the time, Keenan said that she felt “blindsided” because she did not have enough time to research and gather more information for the vote, leading to a 4 - 3 result in favor of the resolution. Keenan cited numerous studies demonstrating that SROs do not signi cantly impact the prevention of school shootings, while also highlighting the need for a bigger focus on student mental health and investment into lacking resources and facilities. She concluded that if an SRO is hired, it should be through the budget starting the 2023-2024 school year. “I know I am not comparing apples to apples, but what I am talking about is who decides what deserves a break in procedure, the bending of the rules, what is the rubric. I feel we need to bring back an adherence to policy and procedure, and nd an additional SRO through the budget, not like this,” she said. Paul Giamundo, the trustee Board of Education votes ‘no’ on SRO SEE BOE PAGE 21 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 39 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 18 LEISURE 14 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 6 SPORTS 12 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Boys Basketball Preview pg 13 TIGERS PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e North Salem community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Nov. 30 Board of Education meeting following the prior meeting’s 4-2 vote against the authorization to transfer $97,258 from unassigned fund balances to cover the cost of a second school resource of- cer (SRO) for the district. Parent Matt DeRose took issue with Trustee Brandy Keenan’s letter at the last meeting pushing against the hiring. She questioned the e ectiveness of the o cer and the nancial implications of transferring funds, wanting to focus more on mental health initiatives. Believing she was “disparaging the qualities and impact school resource o cers have on our students,” he stated, “having one o - cer at each campus would expedite professionalism and continuity in an emergency response.” Je Carpenter seconded DeRose’s perspective, wanting members who voted “no” to reconsider their position. “ ese bene ts overwhelmingly outweigh any Googled negatives that you found to t your narrative,” he said. “It’s the time to do what your residents are asking you to do.” Not convinced the board is doing all they can to prevent a school shooting, Carpenter emphasized the need to get the SRO rst and then build safety parameters around them. “I fear you may open yourselves up for potential litigation,” he added. Carol Hughes took the stage next to express more foundational concerns about the board. Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their current position. “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you ignore the process,” she said. While a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive threat assessment system. Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote HThe holidays are upon us! As the community gets into the spirit of the season, a bit of holiday magic can already be found at Lumagica at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard. See more photos on page 10! oliday magic HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 fi Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. 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Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their cur- “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you igWhile a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 fi North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 40 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 21 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Tigers Take O pg 18 TRACK Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN H. HOUGHTON BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Are coyotes getting too close for comfort? e question is a timely one in light of the fact that two residents of nearby North Salem recently had a scary encounter with one of the North American canines. One of the women was bitten -- and her walking companion nearly was -- by what was probably a rabid coyote. It ed after the attack and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal, so if one is spotted during the day, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong. ey are most active at dawn or dusk. However, it is a wild creature and normally gives folks a wide berth. Beware if it seems to have no fear of humans. Other signs of rabies include appearing disoriented or excessively wobbly. Because they are explorers, opportunists, and can cope, if not thrive, in almost any environment – including cities -- coyotes can be found in every state in America, except Hawaii. Coyotes may look doglike, sometimes display doglike behaviors, and even have a bit of dog DNA in them, but they are de - nitely not the domesticated type and should be respected for the wild creatures they are, according to Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library last week hosted Goin’s “Coexisting With Coyotes,” a live webinar jam-packed with scientific information and myth-busting revelations. It aimed to demystify coyotes and clear up common misconceptions. “We don’t want people to be fearful about being outdoors,” Goin explained. SOME BASICS e adult eastern coyote is four to ve feet from snout to tail and weighs between 20 to 45 pounds. Its coat can be tawny brown, with some black or grey fur. 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Thursday, May 18, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 Your Neighbor BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE After nearly 17 years of living in the same home, Paul Black is being asked to leave. Black is 75 years old, and his family has roots in the Lewisboro community that go back nearly 150 years. He is a Vietnam War vet, an original member of the Lewisboro Police Department, and has been a member of the South Salem Fire Department for more than 50 years. In January 2007, Black moved into a house that is owned by the fi re department. “ff e place had a history of people abusing the home,” said Black’s brother, Stephen. “[Paul] made improvements at his expense. ff ey put signifi cant money into it.” Since then, Black has signed a series of one-year leases for the home that is located just a short distance from the South Salem fi rehouse. But in February 2022, Black was told his next lease would only last until September, and then he would have to move. “I am being forced out and have to fi nd a new place to live,” Black said. “I have been looking for six months.” Black ignored the lease edict that said he had to vacate by September 2022 and continued to live on the premises. ff e fi re department took him to court, and last week, at his May 1 appearance before the judge, he consented to sign an agreement promising to be out by the end of August 2023. Black said that since he moved into the home, he’s never missed a rent payment and has kept the residence in good condition. “[Paul] is a vet with limited income and to fi nd another place in South Salem or Westchester County is diffl cult and looks to push some hardship on him,” his brother Stephen said. At the center of the matter is who the fi re department intended to live in the home. “ff e gist of this is that the house is for certifi ed interior fi refi ghters,” said South Salem Fire Department President Peter Hatlock. An interior fi refi ghter is someone who wears a heavy oxygen pack on their back (and mask) and goes inside burning buildings to fi ght the fi re. Certain conditions must be met to be certifi ed as an interior fi refi ghter. Black said that he used to be a certi- fi ed interior fi refi ghter, but he is no longer. However, he said, he remains an active member of the department, attends training sessions, and responds to emergency calls in a supportive role. Outside the fi re department, he continues to work at his job as a security consultant and goes to the gym three times a week. “When you get to a certain age, you shouldn’t be running into burning buildings,” Black said. “I was medically advised not to do it. If I am dumb enough to run into a burning building, psychologically I probably shouldn’t be [a fi refi ghter].” Black said that even though he couldn’t pass the interior fi refi ghter certifi cation, he says he always passed the annual physical mandated by the fi re department. “I’ve never not passed it,” he said. But all of that is moot, Black said, challenging Hatlock’s assertion that being a certifi ed fi refi ghter is a requirement to live in the house. “When I rented the house in 2007, the lease I signed had an addendum that had the qualifi cations to live in that house,” he said. “It said I had to be an active fi reman in good standing. It didn’t mention anything about [being a certifi ed interior fi refi ghter]. None of the leases did. “I had a conversation with a member of the Real Estate Committee several years ago when I came offi of the interior fi re- fi ghter list and went into a support role,” he continued. “I asked, does it affi ect me living in the house? I was told that as long as I was a member in good standing, I could stay.” But Hatlock countered that Black was approached by members of the Real Estate Committee who told him he was no longer qualifi ed to live in the home. “We wanted to offi er it to another member,” Hatlock said. “It has been an ongoing negotiation. We are not isolating someone and throwing them out in the streets.” Told that because of his 50-plus years’ service to the fi re department and the town, as well as the fact that he is an Army vet, Black feels as though he is being disrespected and marginalized, Hatlock said, “I feel bad he is looking at it through that lens.” Currently, Black pays $1,200 a month plus utilities such as heating oil, and cable. He said he has reached out to elected offl - cials on the state level and they have put in touch with veterans advocacy groups that could help him fi nd a new home. “I am looking very fervently for another residence; the cost is prohibitive,” he said. “If I was on the other side of the fence, I couldn’t morally allow this to happen to another [fi re department] member.” Black would like to remain in South Salem, though that may not be possible. But if he does, he said he still would like to remain a member in good standing with the fi re department. “I am fi nding it hard to walk away; I have great memories and great friends,” he said. “I have a lot of respect for what they do. I have held almost every position on both the fi refi ghting side and the business side. My entire life has revolved around the fi rehouse. I was there when the building was built. My roots are deep. I hope it won’t be uncomfortable.” The long goodbye Longtime South Salem fi refi ghter, Army vet, being forced to move Paul Black REGIONAL PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL
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North Salem Town Board REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. e North Salem Town Board will hold their regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall loacted at 66 June Road, North Salem, and via Zoom as allowed by New York State. All meetings are subject to rescheduling upon adequate notice, as circumstances require. Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden 28 Deveau Road, www.hammondmuseum.org GARDEN IN THE GARDEN Friday, May 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will assist with a range of tasks including tidying stone and moss areas, raking paths, removing invasive plants, and pruning shrubs and small trees (under guidance). Volunteers will enjoy preferential access to workshops on the related arts of pruning, bonsai cultivation, and ¡ ower arranging. e Hammond promotes aesthetic pruning and envisions bringing together professionals and amateurs interested in this craft. For questions, please email [email protected] North Salem Open Land Foundation www.nsolf.org MEMBERSHIP DAY AT BAXTER PRESERVE Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Have you been thinking about becoming a member of NSOLF but still have questions? Come enjoy a walk at Baxter and meet some of the Sta and Trustees. ey will have the answers to your questions... and more! Westchester Female Flag Football Registration is open for Summer Female Flag Football under the lights! Westchester Female Flag Football, powered by Gridiron Partners, o ers a summer league for adults ( ursday evenings) and youth (Tuesday evenings) from late June through early August at the Somers High School main football turf ¦ eld. Please visit their website to learn more and register https://clubs. bluesombrero.com/gridiron. Visit them on Instagram and Facebook @gridironpartnersinc Ruth Keeler Memorial Library e library is open for browsing, computer use, and reading! Please visit www.ruthkeeler memoriallibrary.org for more information. Most programs are in person or on ZOOM. Send an email if you want to participate to keeler [email protected]. When you email, a link will be sent to click on, including a password to enter. TEEN CROCHET CREW Thursdays, May 18 & 25, from 3 to 4 p.m. Everyone seems to be going crazy for crochet! Do you wish you knew how? Now you can learn. Join in for beginner crochet classes for teens led by teens. WIKKI STIX FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT Monday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m. Attention families! Are you looking for a fun and creative activity with your kids? Join in for a Wikki Stix Family Craft Night at the library! Wikki Stix are soft, bendable, and totally ¡ exible, making them perfect for young hands to create all sorts of fun shapes and designs. e library will provide the Wikki Stix and all the materials you need to make some awesome crafts together as a family! BAGELS & BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, June 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. In “A Marriage Portrait,” author Maggie O’Farrell delivers another gripping historical novel about 16th century Florence. North Salem Recreation Dept Programming Online Registration: www. northsalemny.org/recreation Questions? Contact North Salem Rec at 914-669-5665 MEN’S BASKETBALL Through June 4 Under 40 ursdays, from 8 - 9:30 p.m., Over 40 Mondays 7:30 – 9 p.m., PQ Gym. $20 Fee. Ages for each group are just a suggestion, feel free to join whichever group works for your schedule. NORTH SALEM SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Residents 50 and older are eligible to join our senior group. Meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. SEE ROCK PAGE 6 BALANCED ROCK Landscape Artisans • Builders • Commercial • Residential Services • Installation • Grounds Care • Insured • Green Industry Proclamations from Westchester County • Cornell Cooperative LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT contact us for a Free estimate! 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Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, May 18, 2023 on the second Tuesday of the month at the Community Center, located at 3 Owens Road in Croton Falls. JOIN TODAY! We are always planning new trips and events – stay up to date with all senior programs on our website www.northsalemny. org/recreation and click on “Senior Programs.” Author Talk At The Bedford Hills Historical Museum Thursday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. Join in for local author Susan Allport’s talk and slide show on “ e Stone Walls of NY and New England.” is presentation will be held at the Museum, located in the lower level of the Bedford Town House in Bedford Hills. Hear about the historic stone walls traversing the woods and elds of our region, with discussions of why they were built and how. ese walls, when we come upon them, certainly cause us to ponder their provenance and the lives of those people who lived and farmed in Bedford many years before us. Copies of Allport’s Sermons in Stone will be on sale. Susan Allport is a writer and baker who lives in Pound Ridge. For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit http://www.bedfordhills historicalmuseum.org The Fabric of Our Community Monday thru Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through June 30 Hosted by Coldwell Banker Realty, featuring an exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Located at e Bailey House, 338 Route 202 in Somers. Rochambeau Festival at Rochambeau Park Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. e Yorktown Heritage Preservation Commission / Yorktown 250 in partnership with the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association (W3R) and the Yorktown Grange will commemorate the role that French General Count de Rochambeau and the French army played in aiding General Washington and the Continental Army in the ght UPCOMING PROGRAMS Skyhunters in Flight with Brian Bradley Sunday, June 18, at 2 p.m. Skyhunters in Flight is a dynamic educational program with live performing birds of prey. Brian Bradley is a Master Falconer with over 30 years experience training and ying various raptors. Watch and learn as Brian gives an up close experience with these fascinating hunters of the sky. is program is held in connection with the photographs of Mongolian eagle hunters in “Sarah Corbin Photographer: A Tribute.” How Did She Make That? Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m. Join artists Laura Cannamela, Helen Kunzman, and George Corbin to learn about the artistic techniques and processes they used to make the art currently on display. Laura Cannamela discusses how she assembled hand-made papers into intricate cut paper relief forms that depict the literary scenes and complex patterns that comprise A ousand Layers. Ceramics artist Helen Kunzman reveals how she manipulated clay and glaze to create the vessels and sculptures in “ e Elemental Clay.” George Corbin, spouse of Sarah Corbin and an artist himself, explains the alternative processes that Sarah employed in the photographs in “Sarah Corbin Photographer: A Tribute.” Article courtesy of fi e Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden. HAMMOND FROM PAGE 5 “Ramesses” ROCK FROM PAGE 4 SEE ROCK PAGE 22 PERFECTION IS EFFORTLESS Order Now OmahaSteaks.com/GrillFaves5235 | 1.833.613.1482 Ask for your 8 FREE burgers with off er 73375STX Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Limit 2. 8 free 5 oz. burgers will be sent to each shipping address that includes 73375. Free product(s) may be substituted. Standard S&H added per address. Off er available while supplies last. Items may be substituted due to inventory limitations. Cannot be combined with other off ers. Other restrictions may apply. All purchases acknowledge acceptance of Terms of Use: OmahaSteaks.com/terms-of-useOSI or call 1.800.228.9872 for a copy. Expires 06/30/23. | Omaha Steaks, Inc. THE BEST STEAKS OF YOUR LIFE OR YOUR MONEY BACK Limited Time: Get 8 FREE Burgers All-Time Grilling Faves 4 Butcher’s Cut Top Sirloins (5 oz.) 4 Air-Chilled Chicken Breasts (5 oz.) 4 Boneless Pork Chops (6 oz.) 4 Gourmet Jumbo Franks (3 oz.) 4 Potatoes au Gratin (2.8 oz.) 4 Caramel Apple Tartlets (4 oz.) 1 jar Omaha Steaks Seasoning (3.1 oz.) 8 FREE Omaha Steaks Burgers (5 oz.) 73375STX separately $248.93 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE $9999 Nestled in a lush green hideaway of Yorktown Heights amidst tall evergreens and nature’s beauty, sits The Country House, recently named a Best Assisted Living community by U.S. News & World Report. We invite you to tour and learn more about how our services can benefit you or your loved one. Call (914) 249-9144 to schedule. Experience the Best THE Country House in westchester 2000 Baldwin Road · Yorktown Heights · thecountryhouseinwestchester.com LIC # 800-F-007
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Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, May 18, 2023 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of North Salem News or its a iliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail to [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” is one of my favorite lms. It has so many iconic scenes. One that sticks out for me is between John Travolta’s character Vincent and Uma urman’s character Mia. Mia asks Vincent, “When you’re in conversation, do you listen, or do you just wait for your turn to talk?” Vincent responds, “I have to admit that I wait to talk, but I’m trying harder to listen.” I’m with Vincent. I’m trying harder to listen, but it’s not easy. I always worry that when there’s an opening in the conversation, I won’t be ready if I’m absorbed in listening. I suspect many of you are a work in progress on this front as well. Our opinions are well formed and sometimes open-mindedness seems to be in short supply. Many of us yearn to be understood rather than to understand others. But to be understood, you must rst understand where your conversational partner is coming from. It’s necessary to, as the metaphor goes, walk in another’s shoes. With a seemingly never-ending stream of political rhetoric coming from a 24/7 news cycle, our listening skills are probably getting worse, not better, which may account for increasingly vitriolic political discourse. Each tribe knows they are right, so what’s the point listening to the other side’s knuckleheads. Better to talk amongst ourselves. Con rmation bias is the term which describes the phenomenon of looking for the data, anecdotes and evidence that supports our view. It is that tendency or bias that could explain a good bit of why we are so divided on the tough issues of the day. I recently heard that we don’t form opinions; they are given to us. e concept is that with all we read and listen to, we will nd an opinion that seems to t our approach and adopt it as our own. en our quest is to nd everything we can that reinforces and supports that opinion. As I have mentioned in the past, I love Jonathan Haidt’s book “ e Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion.” He is a social psychologist who has written and lectured extensively about polarization and political dysfunction. He believes that con rmation bias is a major contributor to both problems. Con rmation bias is a big challenge in scienti c research as well. I went down an internet rabbit hole looking at some of those articles that examine how to avoid it. Most of the guidance is common sense, but as we know, common sense isn’t always so common. Some suggestions shine through. First and foremost, admit to yourself that you are subject to it. en the assignment is to seek our others with di erent views and listen and engage–that listening thing again–with an open mind. Luckily for me, I don’t have to travel very far to nd folks with di erent perspectives. On the reading and media front, expose yourself to the full range of news and commentary. You will nd that they are talking about di erent things on MSNBC than they are on Fox, and each is con rming some biases for their respective audiences. I would grade myself at C plus moving to B minus on my own journey wrestling with my biases. I’m a work in progress. Do you have someone in mind you can talk with to start your own outreach? ey will be £ attered that you asked them what they thought and why. Understanding is the key to being understood DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT First, I must explain the misleading headline. Jesus was, of course, apolitical. Among his followers, he counted radicals intent on overthrowing the Roman government in Judea, as well as Roman tax collectors. And while Jesus loved the poor, he also showed concern for the rich. Jesus loved sinners, not politicians, who are, needless to say, free of sin. at was then. Today, you can’t blow your nose without politics entering into it. If the world of 2,000 years ago were the same as the one we live in today, radicals terrorizing and killing Roman soldiers would claim Jesus as their own. e tax collectors would start a movement and the rich would reach out to the corrupt Roman government for tax relief. And Jesus might be banned from Facebook for claiming to be the son of you know who. e only thing that would be the same is that the poor would still be poor. I don’t mean to make light of a serious subject. But where would Jesus hold his sermons? On CNN or Fox? Would he wear a MAGA hat? at, I seriously doubt! What quali cations do I have to write about Jesus? As far as book-learning goes, none. I can only write as a lifelong follower. As I have grown, Jesus has grown with me. As a child, I loved the baby Jesus. en I loved the Jesus who confounded the rabbis and later the one who overturned tables in the temple. And when I read what the cruci ed Jesus said to the good thief, “ is afternoon you will be with me in Paradise,” I was with them for the rst time in Paradise. I don’t think that I was any di erent than most Catholic schoolchildren of that era. On Sundays, we wore our best clothes Was Jesus a conservative or a liberal? LORENZO GARO OF HUMAN INTEREST SEE LORENZO PAGE 9 Happily Ever After
Thursday, May 18, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 9 to Mass and fasted before receiving Holy Communion; this after confessing our sins and doing penance. In between my junior and senior years of high school, I traveled to St. Louis to take part in a program designed for young men considering the priesthood. I thought my family would be proud of me and supportive, but their reaction revealed never-dreamed-of complexities. My brother said he always knew I was crazy. Mom thought that the Catholic Church was going to kidnap and throw me in a dungeon somewhere. My father didn’t take me seriously, saying that if I were really intent about the priesthood, I’d take the dirty magazines out of my closet and burn them. At least my sister thought I’d look “cute” in a cassock. I had never been alone, alone. Not only was I without the company of a familiar face in St. Louis, my surroundings, a seminary, were alien. It was funny; I’d gone there thinking that I was practically sitting at the right hand of God, but in reality I barely had the faith to make it through the rst week. All I wanted to do was go home. About my change of mind toward the priesthood, my father said that it was OK- as long as I knew my mind was changing. My brother was happy because he still had someone to play catch with. Mom was relieved, my sister disappointed. If you happen to be living with a rebellious teenager, if they suddenly nd you less venerable, become disobedient and occasionally call you an idiot, be happy. ey are only growing an intellect. As my intellect grew above the pigmy height, Jesus grew with me. If Jesus came to the world we live in today, my opinion is that his politics would look a lot like Bernie Sanders’, only more radical. e way I read the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus sought to overturn one of the oldest Hebrew laws on the books, an “eye for an eye.” Jesus was a radical with a distinction, though. He stopped short of violence. Jesus also broke profoundly with tradition by placing sin in the heart. No more scraping by with the yearly animal sacri ce to mollify God. No wonder the rabbis wanted to get rid of Jesus. Picture Jesus as a politician, as president of the United Sates. Why not? It would be scary. He’d get rid of the nukes and send the military home. “Have faith,” he’d implore, as he declared World Peace on CNN and Fox. I know, it sounds crazy to risk America’s power, might, and assorted reworks on the belief that you can love your enemies to death, instead of shooting them, but peace has never been tried on a worldwide basis and look at the alternative. War without end, until the end of us. It almost seems too late now. We’ve had over 2,000 years to get the message. Why haven’t we listened? LORENZO FROM PAGE 8 “Say Goodbye to Writer’s Block!” reads the online ad from Constant Contact for a virtual seminar, which continues, “Let AI Be Your New Wingman.” “Craft the perfect message in seconds” is another lofty promise. My favorite value proposition in the bulleted bene ts is “See how AI can save time & e ort in creating marketing content.” After all, who the heck wants to put good, ol’-fashioned human e ort into their work? OK, so I’m being a bit churlish here. It does say AI will help you “save” e ort, not eliminate it. But I’m not using AI right now, so I had to come up with that lessthan-perfect introductory paragraph all on my own, relying solely on soon-to-besuper uous native intelligence. Here’s another example of AI fallout: I got a pitch from a publicist inviting me to interview his client, who heads a study prep service for law school students. I was told the founder could discuss such topics as “How students are cheating, writing essays, and completing assignments with AI” and “Ways to combat it.” at presumes parents are well aware to begin with that their kids are using AI bots – namely heavily hyped ChatGPT. WHAT PARENTS DON’T KNOW Uh-huh. Not so fast, says Impact Research, which surveyed parents of K-12 students and directly polled students 12-18 years old, for Common Sense Media. Half of the 12-18-year-olds surveyed have used Chat GPT for school work, yet 26% of parents of students in that age range said they were aware their child used ChatGPT in school. It’s 2023. Do you know where in the metaverse your child is? e survey says “38% of students said they have used ChatGPT for a school assignment without their teacher’s permission.” Boys are twice as likely to use ChatGPT without a teacher’s permission (48%) as are girls (24%). ere’s not-so-good news in the survey for Google. More than half of the students who’ve used ChatGPT reported that they are more likely to use it than Google. (Google is deep into engineering its search-by-AI iteration, so no need to take a collection for it just yet.) SHARED CONCERNS While many more students said they have used ChatGPT (58%) than parents who’ve used it (30%), both groups agree in nearly equal measure (84% and 82%, respectively) that “ChatGPT has potential to greatly bene t the world or cause great harm.” Parents and students alike expressed high concern about students relying too much on AI for school, on using it to cheat, and on it generating inappropriate content. e parent and student cohorts surveyed also shared similar sentiments about wanting schools to establish rules for the use of arti cial intelligence in school work. Onefourth of parents said they believe their child’s school has such rules in place. 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Thursday, May 18, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11 I ffl nd lots of joy just by looking out of the window. Here comes the brown bunny, hopping across the grass. at little chipmunk is scurrying back and forth across the patio again. Staring out at the water and watching the ducks, geese and swans with their honking and splashing can be a source of joy. We are lucky to have so many ponds, lakes and reservoirs to visit. I spotted a great blue heron a few years ago, swooping majestically out of the dead trees and across the pond in search of a meal. For a large jolt of joy, drive over to Croton Gorge Park and watch the cascading waterfall over the historic dam. Walk around the park and sit on a bench to bask in the sights and sounds as you contemplate the beauty and force of nature all around. I feel joyful driving past horse farms and watching the horses grazing peacefully. You can achieve an infusion of joy by stopping by a garden center and walking slowly along the aisles of colorful owers, herbs and vegetables. If there is a greenhouse on the property, go inside and observe the hothouse plants, orchids, violets and unusual ora. Walk into a local bakery or confectionery store and take a deep breath. at’s joy! If your joy detector is on, you may burst into song when you hear an old favorite tune on the car radio or while shopping at the grocery store! Sunrises and sunsets are sure ways to add more joy to your day, if you take time to watch for them. Also spotting a deer and her fawns walking out of the woods, speaking with a good friend on the telephone or trying a new shampoo. ere is joy to be found in everyday life. You just have to look for it! Kim Kovach fi nds joy in eating squares of dark chocolate after lunch. www. kimkovachwrites.com KOVACH FROM PAGE 10 At some point, we’ve all felt wronged, whether the wrongful act was trivial or profound. When this happens, what is critical is both our immediate and long-term responses. How we react has shown to go a long way in determining what level of healthy emotional lives we lead. When I was 5 years old, my dad made an ill-advised comment to my mom’s sister about her dress. e result was catastrophic, as two non-forgiving alpha personalities butted heads and exchanged angry words. For ffl ve long years, we were not allowed to communicate with my aunt or her family. My mom would secretly take us to visit her sister when my dad was at work. It was a very painful situation. In my mind, it was about something that could easily have been forgiven. Eventually, the feud ended. I am not sure who forgave whom, but even at that young age, I recognized the folly of the dispute. Several years ago, a fellow attorney at Legal Aid conffl ded that he had not talked to his father in 25 years. He had no intention of reconciling and told me that his anger toward his father grew from year to year. Although he did not share why he was estranged from his father, it was clear that neither reconciliation nor forgiveness was on the table. Around the same time, another friend who worked in the department of probation told me he had stopped communicating with his son. When I asked why, he said that his son forgot to call him on Father’s Day. For that reason, their relationship was permanently severed. He refused to accept any apologies, period. Although these shared responses to perceived o enses startled me, I was unsurprised. In our culture, revenge and holding grudges, rather than forgiveness, are often celebrated. How many movies have we seen where the protagonist, cheered on by the audience, exacts violent retribution for a prior vicious act. And, if you want to hear more stories of bad behavior where forgiveness is not in the cards, just spend a day in divorce court. But I do understand. It’s not easy to forgive someone for a hurtful act. It takes a rare mix of fortitude, humility and often self-e acing re ection. But what we often forget is that forgiveness can be emotionally healthy. Let me be clear; I am not talking about excusing, reconciling or forgoing justice. Rather, I am referencing the beneffl ts of letting go of hate and resentment that can eat away at our hearts. e fact that forgiveness can be a healthy exercise is a popular topic. Countless “self-help” books have embraced this theme. One such self-help guru is author Mike Robbins. In his fi e power of forgiveness JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANO PAGE 14 Switch & Save Up to $250/Year On Your Talk, Text and Data Plan! © 2023 Consumer Cellular Inc. Terms and Conditions subject to change. New service activation on approved credit. Cellular service is not available in all areas and is subject to system limitations. 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Page 12 North Salem News – T Excitement lled the air as Pequenakonck Elementary School students eagerly lined up along the red carpet, waiting for the arrival of some special guests. Suddenly, the police escort arrived, their lights ashing, causing the crowd to erupt in cheers. School board trustee Brandy Keenan and School Resource O cers Sean Armstrong and Jessica Griesinger escorted the highly anticipated stars - three chickens - through the crowds and into their new home, a green chicken coop. e students and faculty were thrilled as they petted the chickens and took photographs. “It felt so u y!” said rst-grader Bella after petting one of the arriving chickens. “I was surprised they brought chickens because I thought we would only have chicks,” added fourth-grader Jillian as she reached to pet another. ese three chickens are the newest members of the school community. ey will reside in the courtyard next to the school’s entrance, in a coop donated by the PQ Parent Teacher Organization in partnership with the Farm2School Committee. e breeds include an Olive Egger, an Easter Egger, and a Mystic Maran, which will lay green, blue, and chocolate brown eggs, respectively. Every year, rst-grade students observe chicks hatching from eggs in their classrooms. Currently, students are taking care of this year’s eggs in incubators. While this beloved tradition will continue, the Farm2School Committee aims to expand this learning experience. Egg-cite Students take turns petting the new chickens. Students line the red carpet. PQ welcomes new Offi cer Armstrong shows off a chicken from the red carpet. Students meeting their new feathered friends.
Thursday, May 18, 2023 “To give the students an opportunity to see what happens after those eggs hatch and a chick grows into an egg-laying chicken would bring that lesson full circle,” said Keenan. She gave many examples of the expanded opportunities for learning, including writing prompts, art projects, mindfulness activities, science observations, and math exercises. “It also teaches life skills like the responsibility and hard work of caring for another creature, how chickens are useful in providing us with food, compost, eating pests, etc.,” said Keenan. “Caring for livestock requires problem solving and creative thinking. It ts in nicely with our Pro le of a Fifth Grader and our school mission.” e student council chose potential names inspired by the ve characteristics in the Pro- le of a Fifth Grader. On Friday, all students voted for their favorite names. Pequenakonck Elementary School proudly introduces Larry the Improving Learner, Clucky the Communicator, and Critical inker Carl. “ is will undoubtedly make students happy and bring joy to the PQ family, and the learning possibilities are endless,” said Principal Roy Martin. “Collectively caring for the PQ chickens will bring us closer as a community and allow us to spread positivity throughout the building. If we can make school a place where children want to be, the rest is easy.” Article courtey of North Salem Central School District. ement! Page 13 Board Trustee Brandy Keenan teaches students how to gently pet the chickens. The new residents of the PQ Coop. w feathered friends PHOTOS COURTESY OF NSCSD PQ students line the new fence to meet the chickens with Offi cer Armstrong.
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To appreciate this, spend a short amount of time listening to a prominent politician who tracs in divisiveness, or casually scroll through social media. Inevitably, you will experience hate-based name calling on steroids. Robbins is right. ere are very few teachable examples of anyone forgiving another who they believe has wronged them. What we do hear occasionally is the popular mantra, “let it go”, which, in many ways, doesn’t tell the whole story about forgiveness. 2. We don’t like to forgive. People sometimes enjoy holding grudges and, at some point, exacting revenge. We falsely believe that this will allow us to get rid of pain and negativity, but it never does. My dad only “forgave” my aunt for her angry words when he realized that the whole family had vehemently opposed his stubbornness. He forgave her, but only reluctantly. 3. We are afraid to forgive. We want people to be responsible for their actions and we are afraid that forgiving them will condone their behavior. But this belief is so wrong. Forgiveness is not only about them. Forgiving the oending party frees us from the pain, stress, resentment and negativity we carry about the person or situation. ese suggestions about the value of forgiveness are not just opinion. e power of forgiveness to make us healthier human beings has been the subject of several scientic studies. ere is overwhelming evidence that forgiveness lowers anxiety and depression. It has been proven that forgiveness, over time, can free us from the hurt and suering that a wrongful act has caused. As I mentioned earlier, the emotional wounds we suer can cover a whole range of human interaction, including some horrendous wrongs. In some instances, we may require sessions with a trained therapist. In that therapeutic setting, one of the main objectives is to rid the patient of the destructive inuence that the past wrongful experience continues to exact. Professional therapists have, over time, developed a model for successful forgiveness therapy, which incorporates the following steps: 1. Recall the hurtful experience and let your emotions surface; do not suppress them. 2. As hard as it may seem, empathize with the oender; try to understand the reasons for their action. 3. Realize that forgiveness is your choice; a gift you are free to give or withhold. 4. If you can nd it in your heart; commit to forgiveness; replace ill will with goodwill. 5. Give your new emotional state time to heal your hurt psyche. Clinical trials on forgiveness have also concluded that the very act increases emotional ourishing—happiness, health, meaning, character, relationships, and even a sense of nancial security. Up until now I have focused on the power of forgiveness on a personal level. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. I doubt very much that the two friends I mentioned earlier have changed their minds and forgiven. But during my life’s travels I have witnessed success stories as well. e idea of forgiveness can be useful if we extend it beyond our private lives and apply it to the public arena. In a society that has become increasingly polarized, it is far easier to hate and despise than to forgive and try to understand. In my opinion, we are much better o, personally and as a society, if we seek the good in everyone and carry with us a desire for reconciliation. Our culture needs to foster a sense of love and acceptance rather than hate and divisiveness. We will not agree on everything. Disagreements can be important. And yet, it is critical to recognize the humanity of those we disagree with, to understand those dierences, and to work towards nding those aspects of goodness we can agree on and seek together. We can, at the same time, endeavor to make our feelings and positions clear to those who oppose us, while simultaneously being open to listening to their concerns. I rmly believe that, with forgiveness as our model, our society can foster a sense of love and acceptance rather than hate and divisiveness. What do we have to lose? MARTORANO FROM PAGE 11 Following my recent column critically evaluating Bud Light’s attempt at broadening brand appeal through endorsement advertising, let’s look at the potential positives of association with specic individuals. First, remember the objective – to strengthen brand image and appeal. Starbucks founder and long-time CEO Howard Schultz put it well: “Customers must recognize that you stand for something.” Brand marketing consultant Scott Talgo dug deeper: “A brand that captures your mind gains behavior. A brand that captures your heart gains commitment.” So if you’re thinking about endorsement advertising, be sure your endorser is relevant to the brand, with real or implied credibility. at’s why you often see doctors, both real ones and actors, delivering drug product pitches. ose old enough to remember actor Robert Young in the role of kindly old doctor Marcus Welby, MD, may recall his effectiveness presenting Sanka decaeinated instant coee as a healthy alternative to too much caeine. Endorsement advertising for pain relief products often features endorsements by old athletes whose earlier athletic pursuits along with advancing age make relevant and credible their need for and knowledge regarding eective pain relief. Two notable examples are Blue-Emu ads featuring baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench and ads for Relief Factor featuring Olympic gold medal swimmer Mark Spitz. In contrast to Bud Light’s collaboration with Dylan Mulvaney, think back to earlier advertising for Miller Lite. Miller understood its masculine brand image and customer following. Addressing older beer drinkers’ concern with weight gain along with their desire to keep drinking beer, while also recognizing the concern that reduced alcohol and calories might sound too feminine, early ads featured famous sportscasters and ex-athletes. e parent brand further protected its image through the reassuring selling proposition “tastes great, less lling.” ere are excellent examples of local endorsement advertising right here in the pages of Halston Media’s newspapers. For example, Forbes Insurance masterfully highlights local business owner clients. e implications are clear: (1) Forbes Insurance understands local businesses’ insurance needs and it supports local businesses. (2) Local business owners trust Forbes’ expertise. (3) If savvy local business owners choose Forbes, shouldn’t you? Halston Media itself makes powerful use of its own endorsement advertising. Its ads show satised clients recognized by readers and by other business owners along with the clients’ own relevant and credible Strengthening a brand through endorsements WITH KEN FREEMAN SEE MARKETING 101 PAGE 15
Thursday, May 18, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 15 words about why they choose Halston to carry their advertising messages. So, in summary: If you are considering endorsement advertising, ask yourself if the endorser’s image aligns with your brand’s image and is relevant and credible to the message. And avoid endorsers that do not align with the brand image you are trying to strengthen. Misalignment smacks with lack of credibility, which could hurt the brand. MARKETING 101 FROM PAGE 14 Recently I received a card in the mail congratulating me on my upcoming birthday, which isn’t until Christmas. To celebrate, I was invited to a local restaurant along with several of my close friends whom I have not met yet, for the purpose of discussing Medicare, for which I am not yet eligible. But since the invitation happened to arrive before dinner, I hungrily accepted. If you should you ever need to limit your food intake for any reason, the best way to ruin your appetite is to talk about health insurance. Further, just about everything I might order at a restaurant has been proven to exacerbate one medical malady or another, so I had to weigh my dinner order against my insurance deductible. ank goodness we were not eating at a gastropub, which sounds like it might cause something I’d need an out-of-network specialist to cure. You’ve seen commercials like this a million times on TV: a really annoying wife is beleaguering her husband to decide on a Medicare plan, and she won’t shut up until he makes that call to the insurance agent. In my dreams, the husband nally hits her over the head with a “Terms of Agreement” clause and commits Medicide, but he can’t collect any insurance because of her pre-existing condition: she was ALWAYS annoying. For some reason, it’s always the woman who is super-irritating, but statistically the annoying gene is evenly distributed among genders. I entered the restaurant thinking that we would be talking about how FINALLY the Federal Government would be picking up the tab for once, but it became abundantly clear that nothing was abundantly clear. Once we started hearing about the di erent factors that a ect your coverage, I realized that the Federal Government’s plan was much di erent from mine. eir job is to ensure that I have medical coverage for the rest of my life, but if I happen to drown to death in paperwork it would be to their advantage. It was a sobering conversation, so thank goodness alcohol was available. HERE ARE SOME THINGS I LEARNED: 1. You should sign up for Medicare Part A when you become eligible, to avoid penalties, especially if you are a hockey player prone to penalties. 2. For most people, Part A is free if they have worked for the last 10 years, even if they haven’t worked that hard. Part A covers hospital-related costs. 3. If you have insurance through your employer, you should sign up for Part B within eight months of whenever you lose that coverage. Part B is doctor’s care and medical equipment. 4. Part D pays for prescriptions, but you need not enroll if your job gives you coverage that Medicare deems comparable to its own, even if you nd it ironic that you are engaged in a conversation with your employer about who will buy your drugs. As we gured out which letter of the alphabet was responsible for what, I realized that no important decisions should be made while dessert was being served. I imagined that my rst post-Medicare injury might go something like this: I’m in my car following a big truck that has a sign that says, “How’s My Driving?” and lists a phone number that I can’t read because I don’t have my glasses on. I think he’s driving great and I’d like to let the company know and also complain about some of the drivers behind me, so I pull up to within six inches of his bumper so I can read the number, but the truck driver thinks I’m tailgating him and oors it, which I think is reckless, and now I want to call to report that, so I pull up again to see the phone number, and just then a squirrel starts to cross the road in front of the truck, then stops because he forgot something, starts back where he came from, then realizes he doesn’t need whatever he forgot and proceeds to run back across the street, and the truck stops short and I ram into it. e truck driver for some reason is angry at ME, when it’s the squirrel who caused the accident. What could a squirrel forget that’s so important, his keys? Once I get the Medicare guy on the phone asking him if this is a Plan A, B, C or D situation, he tells me he has to check the alphabet to see if any new letters have been added. All things considered, I learned a lot from the presentation, had a great meal, and found out that because everyone’s situation is slightly di erent, there is no single great solution. Another important take-away is that when you are discussing both health insurance AND the Federal Government at the same time, it’s not a good idea to supply everyone with knives. Say hello at [email protected]. fi e best-laid plans RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? TO ADVERTISE WITH US, CALL BRETT FREEMAN AT (845) 208-8151 “Because they reach the people we need to reach. Consistent advertising is critical to our success, so we’ve advertised in Halston papers for many years. 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Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, May 18, 2023 Sports BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR After an up and down season with a new-look squad that lost their senior core from the previous spring, North Salem Baseball (No. 17) found themselves in an out-bracket road matchup to start the Section 1 playo s against Ardsley (No. 16) for a chance to move on to the main event. However, not their day, the Panthers took an early lead and ran away with the contest after a few innings in an 11-1 defeat on Saturday, May 13. Reilly Denneen (3 IP, 7 ER, 4 Ks) took the mound for North Salem to start, taking care of Ardsley in the rst inning. But after the Tigers could not provide any support in the rst two frames, the Panthers began their attack. Multiple runners getting on base, two doubles towards the fence made it 3-0 in the top of the third, followed by a sacri ce tacking on another. e Tigers’ dynamic duo tried to answer when Alex Ho man (2-3) singled and Ellis Kennedy’s (2-3, RBI) double to left center brought him in to make it 4-1, but that would not be enough. A single, followed by an Ardsley triple to add a run, and a sac y that got it to 6-1 in the bottom of the third put even more distance between the hosts and visitors. Peter Guilano (1-3) got his last hit of the season in the top of the fourth, but to no avail after a Nate Baer pop out ended the inning. More trouble in the bottom frame made it 8-1, calling for a pitching change that put Ellis (2.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 Ks) on the mound. He escaped after only giving up another run, and added to his solid day when he and Ho - man once again both got hits in the top of the fth. Nonetheless, the Tigers drove in no more runs the rest of the game, and now look to regroup with a young, promising core that will only lose two seniors to graduation, including Ellis. David Torres (1-3) recorded one of the Tigers’ six hits on the day. Peter Guiliano runs down to fi rst base. PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Nate Baer lines a single. Reilly Denneen got the start for the Tigers. Tigers end season at Ardsley Outbracket defeat to the Panthers Ellis Kennedy makes a catch in center fi eld. BASEBALL
Thursday, May 18, 2023 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 17 GIRLS LACROSSE North Salem 11, Arlington 6 Tuesday, May 9 fi e Tigers nished their season at 9-7 (2-2 in league play) after defeating visiting Arlington 11-6 last week. Lil Valletta (6G, 8DC, 5 caused turnovers), Carolyne Barrella (2G, 2A), Anna Fetterolf (G, 4DC), Ashley Cindrich (G, 4GBC), Dana Connolly (G), Taylor Fogle (A), and Maddie Merriman (10 saves, passed the 200th career save milestone) all nished out the season in style. North Salem (No. 6) then hosted Dobbs Ferry (No. 11) in the rst round of Class D Sectionals the next Tuesday on May 16. BOYS LACROSSE Haldane 16, North Salem 5 Wednesday, May 10 Visiting Haldane clinched their league title after a de ning win over the Tigers. Sleepy Hollow 11, North Salem 5 Friday, May 12 fi e Tigers’ nal regular season game unfortunately ended in a loss on the road to the Horsemen. SOFTBALL Lakeland 8, North Salem 0 Monday, May 8 So a Aqeel was 1-3 with a double, assisted by Cora Kennedy and her two hits, but the o ense was overall at a standstill against the Hornets at home. Chloe Matt started and recorded nine strikeouts. Valhalla 13, North Salem 0 Thursday, May 11 Chloe Matt once against took the mound and paced the Tigers by striking out seven in North Salem’s home loss to Valhalla. fi is paper went to press before the girls lacrosse playoff game. Glax wins regular season finale Teams gear up for playofi s Luke Dundon PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Caleb Elias Dillon Coughlan Nathaniel James Sincere Andrews Nicolas Naber VARSITY ROUNDUP
Page 18 – North Salem News LEISURE Thursday, May 18, 2023 fi e phrase “as American as apple pie” may lead one to believe that this classic dessert originated somewhere in the Americas. But this beloved dessert actually traces its origins to Europe. In fact, apples aren’t even native to North America, according to experts. Apple pie is categorized alongside baseball and Coca-Cola as truly American, but even though it was brought over to the colonies with settlers, it wasn’t until the 20th century that the treat was established as a symbol of national pride. By then, this apple- lled pastry had cemented itself in popular cuisine, and has since been replicated and reimagined in more ways than one might imagine. Most families have an apple pie recipe that they love. fi is recipe for “Grandma’s Apple Pie,” courtesy of the Vancouverbased food recipe blog, “Spend with Pennies,” by Holly Nilsson, is one to add to your culinary repertoire. Dessert is as easy as apple pie Grandma’s Apple Pie Servings: 8 slices Double Crust Pie Pastry (see note below) 1 large egg, beaten 6 to 7 cups apples, peeled and sliced, about 2 pounds 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons fl our 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1. Preheat oven to 425 F. 2. Peel apples and cut in quarters. Remove the core and slice apples into 1/4-inch to 1/8-inch thick. 3. In a large bowl, combine apples, lemon juice, sugar, fl our, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss well to combine and set aside. 4. Roll half of the dough into a 12-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry dough. Fill with apple fi lling. 5. Roll the remaining crust and gently place it over the apple mixture. Seal the edges by gently pinching the top and bottom crusts together. You can fold or decorate the edges by crimping or pressing with a fork. Remove any excess dough. 6. Beat the egg and 2 teaspoons of water or milk. Cut 4 to 5 slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush with egg mixture and sprinkle with sugar (optional). 7. Place the pie plate on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. This is optional, but will catch any drips or spills. 8. Bake at 425 F for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375 F, and bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender. 9. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce if desired. Note: You can use a premade refrigerated pie crust for this pie, or try making a homemade pastry with the recipe below. Flaky Homemade Pie Crust Makes a double pie crust 3 cups all-purpose fl our 1 teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons cold butter, cubed 7 tablespoons shortening, cubed 1/3 to 2/3 cups ice cold water 1. Combine fl our and salt in a large bowl with a whisk. 2. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles the size of peas. 3. Add ice cold water a tablespoon at a time to one area of the dough and mix with a fork. Move to one side of the bowl and continue adding water just until dough is moistened (you don’t want it to be sticky). 4. Once mixed, use your hands to quickly and gently fold over the dough a couple of times. Divide into two balls. 5. Roll each of the balls into a 12-inch circle on a lightly fl oured surface. Use as needed in your recipe, or wrap and refrigerate to use later. 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. 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Two days a week, he drives up to the Monticello Motor Club to do some driver coaching. He also does business-to-business consulting in an e¦ ort to bring company sponsorships to motorsports. “You always have to be around [racing],” he said. “You have to train every day and be physically t. You need endurance for the G forces. ere is a lot of physicality. I have a personal trainer who has a regimen for motorsports drivers. I work with him twice a week and three times a week by myself under his guidelines. 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