North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, March 23, 2023 Vol. 9 No. 3 BALANCED ROCK 5 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEGAL NOTICES 23 LEISURE 19 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Tigers Season Preview pg 18 BASEBALL Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Whodunit? BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER e race for two seats on the North Salem Town Board will be contested this year. Previously announcing re-election bids as council members were Democrat Katherine Daniels and Republican Brent Golisano. It was recently learned that Republican/ Conservative Dr. Elizabeth Almeyda has also tossed her hat in the ring. “I’m not a politician. I’m not a lawyer. I’m just someone with common sense who wants to serve her community,” she told North Salem News last week. e council seats will go to the two highest vote-getters. Other incumbents running are longtime Supervisor Warren Lucas; Town Clerk Maria Hlushko; and Town Justices John Aronian and Daniel Seymour. e North Salem Republican Town Committee and local Conservatives have endorsed Lucas, Golisano, Almeyda, Hlushko, Seymour, and Aronian. e North Salem Democrats have endorsed Daniels. ALMEYDA Almeyda is a retired surgeon who specialized in plastic and reconstructive surgery. She earned her BA degree in biology and her MD degree at the University of Rochester. Almeyda and her husband, George DiGiacinto, a retired neurosurgeon, have lived in North Salem for 11 years. However, they’ve been coming to town for the past 20 in order to enjoy its quiet and its natural beauty. “My objective in running for this position is to preserve the rural character of our town and to discourage development in residential areas while enhancing commercial opportunity and vitality in our hamlets,” she said last week. Almeyda also noted that she’s against “mandated” Transit Oriented Development (TOD) because it “overrules municipal home rule.” She added that her other objectives were to “decrease regulation wherever possible, work towards a responsible town budget and a decrease in local taxes, while still maintaining and enhancing the high quality of our essential services.” e couple has two grown children. Almeyda is on the Board of Trustees of the North Salem Open Land Foundation and also belongs to the North Salem Bridle Trails Association, the North Salem Historical Society, and the North Salem Improvement Society. An avid rider, she is joint Master of Almeyda joins race for Town Board Aronian, Seymour seek re-election SEE ELECTION PAGE 4 The Thespian Society of North Salem hosted a Clue-themed mystery evening, challenging students to help solve a murder. Read more about the evening of forensic fun on page 12! PHOTO COURTESY OF NSCSD indoor dog parK day care • hourly play • grooming • swimming training and more [email protected] www.backyardbonesny.com 845.200.7939 114 old route 6, carmel, ny 10512 your pup’s favorite backyard! franklin & rosie pandora
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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 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 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 40 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 21 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Tigers Take O pg 18 TRACK Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN H. HOUGHTON BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Are coyotes getting too close for comfort? e question is a timely one in light of the fact that two residents of nearby North Salem recently had a scary encounter with one of the North American canines. One of the women was bitten -- and her walking companion nearly was -- by what was probably a rabid coyote. It ed after the attack and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal, so if one is spotted during the day, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong. ey are most active at dawn or dusk. However, it is a wild creature and normally gives folks a wide berth. Beware if it seems to have no fear of humans. Other signs of rabies include appearing disoriented or excessively wobbly. Because they are explorers, opportunists, and can cope, if not thrive, in almost any environment – including cities -- coyotes can be found in every state in America, except Hawaii. Coyotes may look doglike, sometimes display doglike behaviors, and even have a bit of dog DNA in them, but they are de - nitely not the domesticated type and should be respected for the wild creatures they are, according to Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library last week hosted Goin’s “Coexisting With Coyotes,” a live webinar jam-packed with scientific information and myth-busting revelations. It aimed to demystify coyotes and clear up common misconceptions. “We don’t want people to be fearful about being outdoors,” Goin explained. SOME BASICS e adult eastern coyote is four to ve feet from snout to tail and weighs between 20 to 45 pounds. Its coat can be tawny brown, with some black or grey fur. Its ears are large and pointy, its tail u y and carried straight down, and its legs are long. Comparatively, house cats generally tip the scales at between eight to 10 pounds; the average Labrador Retriever weighs between 55 to 80 pounds, and the gray wolf between 70 to 145 if male and between 60 to 100 if female. COYOTE CUISINE While classi ed as carnivores, coyotes have a more omnivorous diet. eir favorite chow consists of mice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits, but they’ll munch on fruits and veggies and won’t turn up their noses at human garbage. ey do scavenge for venison but don’t take deer down unless they’re wounded or weak. ey eat fawns. Cats are on the menu too, so Goin advises keeping them indoors “where there are no coyotes.” COYOTE CONVERSATION ey mark their territory, or advertise their mating status, by leaving a scent. 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Your Neighbor Thursday, March 23, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE Waccabuc resident Rufus Jones and his wife, Jill Rosenberg Jones, are on a mission to keep the legacy of James Weldon Johnson (1871- 1938) alive. Johnson, an icon of African American history and culture, was an author, lyricist, poet, diplomat, attorney, and leader of the NAACP. He authored the lyrics to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in 1900 for a celebration of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and is now generally used throughout the country as the Black/African American “national hymn.” Johnson worked for social justice and to expose the power of African American contributions to the intellectual and artistic life of America. The Jones’ foray into James Weldon Johnson’s world began in 2010 when Jill was bequeathed the author’s literary estate from Johnson scholar Dr. Sondra Kathryn Wilson, who had been a family friend. “She didn’t have any children so there was no one to leave it to in the traditional sense,” Rufus Jones said. “My wife’s mother was friends with [Sondra Wilson]. When my wife was a teen, Sondra would share all these stories with her. She was like an auntie to her. She knew her for 40 years.” But the Joneses had no idea what it meant to be the executor of a literary estate. This one included about 1,500 pieces of copyrighted material, most of it housed at Yale University. “We found out that if people wanted to use poems or artifacts for something, they would have to call and ask permission from my wife,” said Jones, who is now president of The James Weldon Johnson Foundation. A short time later, Jill had a dream in which Wilson spoke just five words to her: “James Weldon Johnson... Great Barrington.” The Joneses did a Google search and discovered that Johnson had summer home in Great Barrington, MA, and it had been on the market for 18 months. Known as Five Acres, the property boasted a cottage and a writing cabin. So, the Joneses paid a visit to check out what condition the property was in. “We were concerned someone would tear it down and put up a McMansion,” Jones said. “It had his writing cabin where he wrote many of his works, including his autobiography in 1933. We wanted to make sure it was still standing. We had to protect it.” Within five days of visiting Five Acres, they had the property under contract. Jones put together a committee of sorts made up of family and friends to decide what to do with the property. “We brainstormed what to do with it,” he said. “A mission statement was born to advance the legacy of James Weldon Johnson and support art, literature, and social justice. Those were the things he stood for.” In 2020, Jones retired from his Wall Street job, and with the pandemic in full force, he had time to devote to the Five Acres property. But the couple lived in Jersey City, NJ, and that required an untenable commute. But Jones had a friend and old college roommate who lived with his wife in Waccabuc and the Joneses had spent many weekends there over the years, so they knew the area well. Noting it was much closer to Great Barrington, the couple bought a home in Waccabuc last year. Their 17-year-old now attends John Jay. “Now I can drop my son off at school and drive the hour and 40 minutes to meet with my contractor and architect. When we lived in Jersey City, I couldn’t do that,” Jones said. Phase 1 of the writing cabin renovation is now complete and the building is open for use by nearby Bard College students. “Now the building is not going to fall down,” Jones said. “We want tourism and community engagement. Phase 2 is the interior. It still has his day bed, his desk, and other artifacts.” But the biggest step the Joneses and The James Weldon Johnson Foundation have taken in their efforts to maintain Johnson’s legacy may be their involvement with the National Football League (NFL). In 2020, the NFL partnered with The James Weldon Johnson Foundation to share with their fans Johnson’s spiritual song popularized as “Lift Every Voice And Sing” during the pageantry of the 2020 NFL Kickoff Weekend. “They wanted to educate their fans on how important [Johnson] is to the community and we said ‘yes.’ Each team has the option to play the song before the national anthem if they want to,” Jones said. “It is part of our mission so we became a partner and we received a grant to continue our mission.” Jones said the actual title of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is “National Hymn.” He said the criticism the song has received from some quarters as being divisive because it caused a movement to create two national anthems is off base. Jones said the song is not really an anthem, but rather a hymn, as the title implies. The lyrics were Johnson’s attempt to honor and respect President Lincoln and recognized his achievements, Jones explained. “It is more from a spiritual point of view,” he said. “It was spread by word of mouth— church to church, school to school. That is how it spread across the country, especially the black community. You had Jim Crow Era laws, segregation, second-class citizenship, and police brutality. But people found joy and dignity in it like the old Negro spirituals.” Tragically, Johnson was killed in a train accident while in Maine in 1938, but his list of accomplishments is impressive. He was the first black lawyer to pass the bar in Florida. He was appointed as a diplomat. He was a leader of the NAACP. He was the first black professor at New York University. “He was first at a lot of stuff,” Jones said. “He had no children and he wanted to preserve his legacy after his death, so he donated his papers to Yale. It has the most extensive Harlem Renaissance collection in the world. It was a catalyst for other writers to donate their works, people like Langston Hughes.” Jones is also a singer/songwriter and now that he is retired he has picked up his guitar again when he is not in North Barrington he can be found performing regularly at the Katonah Reading Room. “They want me to tell stories,” he said. His adventures in the world of James Weldon Johnson and his Five Acres will likely be part of the repertoire. Preserving a legacy The life and works of cultural icon James Weldon Johnson Rufus Jones at the entrance of Johnson’s writing cabin. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE JAMES WELDON JOHNSON FOUNDATION Visitors tour the writing cabin at Five Acres
Page 4 – North Salem News Thursday, March 23, 2023 ELECTION FROM PAGE 1 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER e North Salem Planning Board will give the public the chance to review and comment on its draft of the Croton Falls minimaster plan at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1. e presentation will be made at the town’s new community center, located at 3 Owens Road. e board was tasked with preparing an addendum to the town’s Comprehensive Plan. It focuses on the hamlet and “establishes a vision and direction based upon the needs and priorities of its residents” and makes recommendations on how to reach those goals, said chair Cynthia Curtis. Early birds can arrive at 9 a.m. to do a walk-through of the space and take a look at some of the plan exhibits on display. Recreation Superintendent Lauren Rosasco will be on hand for an impromptu mini-tour and to answer questions. In the event the theater space is not ready, the presentation will be made at the Croton Falls Firehouse on Sun Valley Drive. e town is hoping to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. that afternoon to introduce the new community center to the public. e board sent out an email blast to the community asking for RSVPs. ese can be sent to cyn[email protected] or by calling the Planning Board’s o ces at (914) 669-5661. ere are 100 seats in the community center’s theater. If needed, the board will set up live streaming in the Exhibit Room. A draft of the report was expected to be posted on the town’s website, northsalemny.org, on Monday, March 20. Hard copies will be available at the board’s of- ces, located at 270 Titicus Road, and at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road. e board is “anxious” to hear the public’s comments and suggestions before it nalizes the document and sends it to the Town Board, it said in the email, adding: “Looking forward to seeing you on the 1st, no Fooling!” Public hearing set for Croton Falls master plan Foxhounds and treasurer of the Goldens Bridge Hounds, the local hunt club. When not on the trail, Almeyda likes to golf and ski. ARONIAN Aronian has been a North Salem town justice for seven years. He is seeking a third four-year term. He and his family have lived here since 2001. Aronian graduated, cum laude, from Pace University where he focused on land use and property law. He is a member of the New York State and the Westchester County magistrate association. Aronian was rst elected in 2015, becoming the rst new town justice in 30 years. Prior to that, he served as an inhouse counsel for a property management rm in Westchester. He maintains a private law practice and has two decades of experience in the practice of property law, landlord/tenant cases, and tax certiorari work. SEYMORE First elected in 2019, Seymour is seeking a second four-year term. He is a civil and criminal trial attorney with 30 years plus of experience. His personal injury practice focuses on medical malpractice, construction accidents, traumatic brain injury, and serious motor vehicle accidents. Seymour received his undergraduate and legal education at Boston College. He is a former assistant district attorney with the Westchester County Felony Trial Bureau, a former Mount Kisco village prosecutor, and a former special prosecutor for the town of Lewisboro. Seymour also served on the North Salem Planning Board and on the executive committee of the Northern Westchester Country Club. 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Thursday, March 23, 2023 North Salem News – Page 5 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! Servicing the Tri-State Area over 40 years Promote skilled technicians operating in our environment. HIRE A LICENSED CONTRACTOR! Tom Surace PRESIDENT (c) 914.469.3175 (e) [email protected] IMPECCABLE REFERENCES BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER North Salem has passed a local law that could help local seniors with their property taxes. It increases the income limits for partial tax exemptions to $58,399 from $37,399. The process for folks 65 and older already receiving the exemption has not changed. The 2023 renewal applications have been mailed. To be eligible, the combined 2022 combined total gross income of all the property’s owners (spouses and anyone noted on the deed) cannot exceed $58,399. Gross income includes wages, Social Security, dividends, capital gains, business income, retirement distributions, and other sources of revenue. Application forms are available on the town’s website, www. northsalemny.org, under the assessor’s office tab. They can be submitted – along with proof of age and 2022 income – to North Salem Town Hall, Assessor, 270 Titicus Road, North Salem, N.Y., 10560, via mail or in person. Applications must be received no later than May 1, 2023. For further information, contact the Town’s Assessment Department at kfutia@northsalem. ny.org or (914) 569-5214. North Salem approves property tax law Ruth Keeler Memorial Library The library is open for browsing, computer use, and reading! Please visit www.ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org for more information. Most programs are in person or on ZOOM. Send an email if you want to participate to keelerlibrary@wlsmail. org. When you email, a link will be sent to click on, including a password to enter. IMPROV WITH LIL HAVARD Thursday, March 23, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Learn the art of Improv with Lil. If you are interested, visit the library website and complete the form to receive updates and an agenda for the day. Lillian Havard, an 8th grader at St. Mary’s in Ridgefield, wants to bring theater to ages 5-9 in North Salem. AUTHOR TALK: ILYON WOO Tuesday, March 28, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. “Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom” tells the story of an enslaved couple, William and Ellen Craft, who, in 1848, disguised as an enslaver and enslaved person, escaped from Macon, Georgia, traveling over 1000 miles to freedom in New England. This year is the 175th anniversary of their flight. Woo’s book has been called gripping, suspenseful, brilliant, and simply a masterpiece. SOCIAL KNITTING Mondays, from 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bring your projects and ideas for an hour of chatting and knitting. Send an email, and you will receive an invitation. Led by Cathleen Sulli. Croton Falls Fire Department 1 Sun Valley Drive. www.cro tonfallsfire.com COUNTRY BREAKFAST Sunday, April 2, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The Croton Falls Fire Department wants to cook breakfast for you! Come start your day with a hot breakfast with your friends and family and help support a valued member of the local emergency services community. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Westchester County Fire/EMS dispatcher 661 JT Camp. JT suffered a medical emergency at the end of last year that has left him hospitalized for two months, with a long road to recovery ahead. North Salem Lions Club EASTER BASKET DRIVEBY Saturday, April 1, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. In lieu of the Easter egg hunt at PQ Elementary School, the North Salem Lions Club is hosting an alternative event at the North Salem Town Hall Campus for town and school district families. The North Salem Lion and Easter Bunny will gift each child with an Easter basket. Please be sure to register in advance so your child will not be disappointed - once the time slots are filled, registration will close. Registration is now open. To register, visit northsalemny. org/recreation North Salem Town Board REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. The 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. 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 Thursdays, 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. on the second Tuesday of the month at the North Salem Fire House, 301 Titicus Road. 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.” North Salem Democratic Committee VOLUNTEERS WANTED There are a few open seats on the town committee and the Democrats would love to have some new volunteers come forward. It’s a great way to meet new people and be involved in who and what shapes our community. If, on the other hand, you may be interested in serving on a town committee or board, we suggest you keep an eye on the town’s website, northsalemny.org, and send an inquiry to the town clerk, mhlushko@ northsalemny.org. Vacancies are BALANCED ROCK SEE ROCK PAGE 20
Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, March 23, 2023 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Watch and wait. at’s basically all conservationists can do while a newly identi ed disease ravages beech trees across the country, says Andrew Middlebrook of the North Salem Open Land Foundation. First identi ed in Ohio in 2012 where it wiped out about 15 percent of beech trees, Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) is associated with a plant-parasitic nematode, Litylenshus crenatae mccannii. It affects both native and ornamental species by damaging their leaves, which eventually leads to the tree’s decline and death. In the last ve years alone, BLD has spread to Westchester and dozens of other counties across New York, according to the state Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC). Once ensconced, it can infect all beech on a single property within two to three years. is is a big deal in a state with predominant forest types of beech, birch, and maple. Beech, one of the more common species, is valued for hosting bird nesting sites and producing nuts for wildlife such as turkeys, black bears, and deer. e other problem is when stands of beeches die o unwanted species such as aggressive vines and invasive brush rush in to ll the gap. Currently, there is no scienti - cally proven way of controlling or managing the disease once it takes hold although some tree companies are using chemical pesticides. Stricken trees usually die within seven years, the DEC said. So dire is the situation that the DEC has a page about BLD on its website, www.dec.ny.gov. It is gathering as much data as it can in the hopes of learning more about the disease. is is where local conservationoriented groups and citizen scientists can help. e NSOLF is part of a coalition formed last fall to combat the threat. O icials monitor BLD cases Beech Leaf Disease found at Marx Preserve PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDREW MIDDLEBROOK Dark striping is a sure sign that a Beech tree is diseased. SEE BLD PAGE 7 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years What steps have you taken to protect your life savings from the cost of long term care? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500
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Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, March 23, 2023 Happily Ever After I n June 2021, our former editor, Brian Marschhauser, moderated a Q&A with Yorktown resident Mark Levine at the Bedford Playhouse after the re-release of Levine’s book, “ e Trial of the Chicago 7,” which he co-edited with two other editors in 1970. e book was re-released on the 50th anniversary of its publication and coincided with the release of the Net ix lm of the same name, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. e book is an edited transcript of the trial of seven prominent anti-Vietnam War activists accused of conspiring to riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. e defendants included prominent countercultural gures such as Abbie Ho man, Jerry Rubin and Tom Hayden. As the son of Baby Boomers, I know many people of that generation proudly proclaim their a liation with the counterculture, forever associating politics with their position on the Vietnam War. e phrase, “Never trust anyone over 30,” became a common refrain during the 1960s. Yet some of these same people today (certainly not all) seem o ended by anyone questioning society’s prevailing narratives. In other words, some have become what they once hated. During the Q&A at the Bedford Playhouse, after stating clearly that he was opposed to the Jan. 6 protesters, and that he believed it was an imperfect analogy, Levine made a tangential comparison to them and the Chicago 7. Again, Levine was very careful in his wording and was clear that he opposed what took place on Jan. 6. But for the mere suggestion of a tangential analogy, he was roundly criticized by a person in the audience. Despite this audience member’s obvious a nity for and commitment to the cause espoused by Levine, who exposed the outrageous actions of the judge presiding over the Chicago 7 case, the irony was lost on him. e irony is that despite that audience member’s sympathizing with the counterculture of that era, those who are now enraged by sincere inquiry, open dialogue and debate no longer hold those same values. e counterculture participants of the 1960s generation were the “classical liberals,” who supported questioning and skepticism. Members of the counterculture in 2023 are today’s classical liberals. ey don’t seek to censor people on social media. ey are not o ended by questioning the status quo. ere are no sacred cows. ose who are o ended by questioning the status quo are not classical liberals – they are in fact illiberal. To be clear, the term “classical liberal” has nothing to do with a person’s political party or who they voted for, or how they feel about a host of issues. is is because classical liberals hold all sorts of diverse opinions on the issues of the day. e one thing uniting them is a commitment to sincere inquiry, open dialogue and debate. I use the term “counterculture” and “classical liberal” interchangeably because I believe those who set the agenda of the mainstream culture (those in charge of Hollywood, Wall Street, Silicon Valley and both political parties in Washington) are more protective of their sacred cows than they are about sincere inquiry, open dialogue and debate. Anyone questioning the “accepted” prevailing narrative on any given topic is squarely on the side of the counterculture. Because of such diverse viewpoints, the counterculture creates strange bedfellows. It always has. e shift of many from liberalism to illiberalism is why stand-up comedians, particularly Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, have been excoriated for their jokes. Humor has no sacred cows. It is the last vestige of a free society. When humor disappears, be afraid. e shift of many from liberalism to illiberalism is also why award-winning Hollywood director Oliver Stone said in an interview in 2020 that he wouldn’t have been able to establish a career if he was just starting out today. It’s why famous liberal comedian and political commentator Bill Maher is now considered by many to be right wing. It’s also why Robert Kennedy Jr., prominent feminist author Naomi Wolf, famous liberal investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald and former Congresswoman and Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee Tulsi Gabbard have all found themselves on the outs among “progressives.” All of the above people have dared to question the o cial mainstream narrative on various topics. Getting into speci cs, Stone’s powerful and nuanced lms clearly sympathize with the anti-Vietnam War movement of the 1960s, but his Some have become what they once hated BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO SEEFREEMANPAGE 9
Thursday, March 23, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 9 FREEMAN FROM PAGE 8 commentary today about the war in Ukraine remains outside acceptable cultural dialogue. is is the same for Gabbard, who ran for president in the 2020 Democrat primaries. Meanwhile, Maher, in his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher,” is an outspoken Democrat, but he has been making headlines recently for his critique of cancel culture in his own party. And of course, Kennedy, who is the scion of Democrat Party royalty, holds the party line about everything except for the topic of vaccines, and for that, the rst sentence on his Wikipedia page as of press time states that he promotes propaganda and conspiracy theories. Similarly, Wolf, a hero of liberal feminist political thought with her book, “ e Beauty Myth,” and who advised the Clinton-Gore campaign in 1996, has also been excoriated for her views on vaccine mandates. Finally, Greenwald was a hero on the left for writing about violations of American civil liberties following the 9/11 attacks. He continues to write about the violation of American civil liberties in 2023, and for that, he is roundly criticized by some of the same people who applauded his journalism during the George W. Bush Administration. To be fair, some of those people who criticized Greenwald during the Bush Administration are now applauding him. Despite the fact that my biggest critics think of my columns as being too conservative, my commitment to classical liberal values remains the overarching theme of my political commentary. at irony is lost on those readers who have sent me nasty notes over the years, as those critics falsely believe they are the ones who harbor liberal values. Far from it. True classical liberals aren’t dogmatic followers of anything except their commitment to open dialogue and debate. Wearing my journalist hat, a couple of years ago, I joined a secret private Facebook group, the name of which I shall not reveal, consisting of members strongly skeptical of the COVID vaccine’s e cacy. To be clear, I received multiple doses of the COVID vaccine, as did my wife and two children. All of us still came down with the virus. My wife has been infected three times, and is still su ering from long-COVID following her rst bout in August 2021. It left her with debilitating asthma. So, does the vaccine really work? e published data suggests that the vaccine does indeed moderate severity and it reduces incidences of hospitalizations and death. While I accept that data-based observation, as a journalist, I am inherently sympathetic to people who are skeptical, ask questions, and even arrive at di erent conclusions. at is journalists’ sacred obligation. e Facebook group I joined — as an observer — used secret terminology in lieu of the word “vaccine,” as they were vulnerable to censorship, and group members didn’t want their page taken down. As a person committed to classical liberal values, I was curious and wanted to hear from all sides on such important issues. I know some of our readers are now shaking their heads in disapproval and are angry with me for being so irresponsible as to listen to conspiracy theorists, but please hear me out. Forget about COVID for one second. If I was the head research scientist for a great vaccine to prevent the next scary virus, and I was in possession of compelling evidence that the vaccine I invented was harmless and would save countless lives, the LAST thing I would do would be to create a culture where those who questioned it had to use secretive terminology on social media. ere is no greater way to harm your own cause than to exacerbate people’s paranoia through censorship. To be clear to those frequent letter writers who believe I’m always creating a “straw man” in my arguments, I’m far less animated by or motivated by the topic of vaccines (or any of the other topics touched upon in this column). I am, however, outraged by anyone’s e orts to sti e debate and open dialogue. My commitment to classical liberal values is why I’m writing this piece. Such questioning of the o cial narrative has led to many important twists and turns in American history. For example, some media outlets were initially ridiculed for spreading “misinformation” when they reported about the Wuhan lab leak theory, but now even the FBI is saying it was the likely cause of the pandemic. Going back to Levine, regardless of the criticism leveled against the imperfect analogy he made during the Q&A at the Bedford Playhouse, Levine seems to be a man unwilling to be forced into any speci c political categories. “I put up a lawn sign saying, ‘ ank You Yorktown Police,’ and right next to it is a ‘Black Lives Matter’ sign,” Levine said in a December 2020 interview with Halston Media. “What gets the most attention are the extremists on the right and the extremists on the left. But there are a lot of us in the middle who believe in doing things the right way.” My own sincere hope as an American is that we return to our nation’s historical commitment to open dialogue. at is what drives progress. 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Page 10 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, March 23, 2023 Contact Us North Salem News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected]. I t seems as if the presidential campaign is never-ending. e latest developments of who’s in and who’s out dominate the national news and it’s over a year and a half until election day. Candidates started signaling their intentions shortly after the last inauguration. It’s exhausting and exasperating. I’m envious of the parliamentary system in the United Kingdom where the entire election cycle is conducted in six weeks from soup to nuts. at leaves a lot more time for governing and actually getting things done. It is well chronicled that the country may be more divided now than at any time since the Civil War. Both national parties and their elected leaders seem to be controlled by the extreme elements in their ranks. Congress, regardless of which party is in power, attempts to legislate to extremes as well. Legislation is mostly about grabbing eyeballs and headlines rather than getting things done. It’s been said that there are two kinds of legislators in Washington, show horses and work horses. Most of the accomplishments, since they involve compromise and cooperation from both sides, usually come from the work horses because the work horses govern from the middle and that’s where the work gets done. But it is the show horses that grab the media’s interest. e most likely presidential election for 2024 will be a rematch between Biden and Trump. Yet it is fascinating that clear majorities of both parties would like someone else to be representing them on the ballot. More than 60% do not want a rematch. Needless to say, a lot can happen between now and November of 24, but it’s hard to ignore the current polling and where things are heading. Let’s hope something else happens. If it doesn’t, what’s the alternative? A group I have written about before, No Labels, is investing tens of millions of dollars to provide an alternative. ey announced this week that they have earned ballot access in four states on the way to their goal of having a place on the ballot in all 50 states. ey are creating this option, according to a recent press release, as “an insurance policy in the event both major parties nominate presidential candidates that the vast majority of Americans don’t want. If this happens, No Labels itself will not run a candidate, but we will have the launching pad, speci cally in the form of ballot access across the country…for an independent candidate.” ey have promised that they will not launch a campaign unless there is a clear path to victory; they have no interest in being associated with a spoiler candidate. No Labels national co-chairs are civil rights icon Benjamin Chavis, former Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. I nd a fusion ticket with accomplished moderates from both parties has a lot of appeal, especially if the alternative is a rematch of 2020 candidates. As rancorous and uncivil as that campaign was, it is hard to imagine what the rematch would look like and what it would do to the country. We can hope for the best, but it’s prudent to prepare for something else. Only 590 days until election day 2024. Moving to the middle DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL NOW BEFORE THE NEXT POWER OUTAGE (877) 516-1160 Prepare for power outages today WITH A HOME STANDBY GENERATOR $0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS Contact a Generac dealer for full terms and conditions *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* – A $695 Value! One touch of a button sends help fast, 24/7. alone I’m never Life Alert® is always here for me. I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! ® Help at Home sends help fast, 24/7. with GPS! Help On-the-Go For a FREE brochure call: 1-800-404-9776 Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES Batteries Never Need Charging. The Consumer’s Choice for Discount Heating Oil! SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. PRICES! • No Contracts or Commitments • Oil Burner & A/C Service/Tune-ups • Quality Heating Oil • Senior Citizen & Volume Discounts • Heating, Cooling & Generator Installations • Price Matching (Restrictions apply) Order online at: www.codoil.com CALL US TODAY AND SAVE! 914.737.7769 SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D.
Thursday, March 23, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11 Say, for argument’s sake, you’re at one of those cocktail parties where the servers amble about the crowd with o erings of small bites to whet your appetite. Eat enough of ‘em and it’s almost like a full meal. at’s one way to think of one-act plays staged sequentially – they are the passed hors d’oeuvres of theater. If there are seven small bites that come your way and ve or more tickle your tummy, that’s pretty good, right? Of course, di erent people of varying tastes will not react identically to what pleases their palate. And so it is with a full plate of assorted hors d’oeuvres like the annual “Evening of One Acts” mounted by Ridge eld eater Barn (RTB) now through Saturday, April 1. It’s no mean feat to deliver pithy observations on life in a 10-minute entertainment package and win over the audience in the process. e formidable e ort it takes to be concise and substantive and engaging all at once is summed up by the classic mea culpa, “I would have written a shorter letter, but I did not have the time.” (While worthy of Yogi Berra, that quote in fact is by French philosopher Blaise Pascal.) e good news is that almost all the seven short pieces (averaging 10 minutes each) in RTB’s 2023 bill of fare justify their place in the program well enough. YOU COULD PLOTS e degree of success for this sub-genre of live theater can be measured in direct proportion to the clarity of a discernible plot line. e theatrical shorts that come up short, as a playwright friend of mine reminded me, are more akin to what you’ll see on a sketch comedy show like Saturday Night Live, which is a whole other subgenere of theater (including theater that is televised). SNL’s trademark sketches present an exaggerated situation that is punched up with jokey jousting and cheeky dialogue, which is not the same as a short play plotline with a beginning, middle and end. ey are two di erent animals, yet it’s not uncommon for creators of short plays to mistake their job as sketch comedy auteur. OMG e RTB show gets o to a strong start in the story department, but then again, how wrong can you go when you go to e Source, aka e Bible. Can you imagine what century-old Abraham and son Isaac chatted about after the boy narrowly escaped being sacri ced by his own father on the altar of God? Writer John Bavoso did, and the result is his clever, thoughtful and well-performed “An Awkward Conversation in the Shadow of Mount Moriah,” crisply directed by Gina Pulice. David Tate and Josh Adelson as father and son, respectively, project a believable lial chemistry – for better or worse, as such relationships can go, especially when the devout elder is so resolute in proving his faith to Yahweh that he’s prepared to sink a shiny, sharp object into his beloved progeny. Also admirable about Bavoso’s strong work here is the organic nature of the humor. ere are no cheap laughs, only wellearned ones. When Abraham realizes his wife (Sarah) will be apoplectic if she nds out what he might have done to his son under orders from God, Isaac says, “You’ve been fearing the wrath of the wrong deity this whole time.” SUPER EGO VS ID Another of my favorites in this RTB collection of one-acts is “No Good Deed” by Ed Friedman, smartly directed with pinpoint pacing by Deborah Carlson. is is another high-concept piece, where the story is clear-cut, as are the characters. at’s because Friedman is an accomplished craftsman with a fertile mind, plus the authorial authority and discipline to esh out an idea with rigorous structure and sure-footed rhythm. As Brenda, Pamme Jones (who happens to be the dynamic Executive Director of RTB) is visited backstage after her one-woman community theater show by co-worker Benny (Mark Hankla), who is eager to o er an obligatory “great job!” and then skedaddle his way out of there to join his frat-bro buds at an NFL game viewing party. But Benny – beautifully portrayed by Hankla in a poignant performance lled with pathos – is not getting away so fast. While he’s acting out the prize ght pitting his id against his super ego, Brenda has this guy’s number all day long, and won’t relent in pursuit of what she wants until he has her number. It’s always fun to watch Pamme Jones, whose artful command of the stage never fails to serve her and the audience well. A BUSS BEFORE THE BUS Speaking of sparkling performances, this “Evening of One-Acts” ends on a two-forone bonus with a pair of veterans regaling us with their well-seasoned talents. In “Stealing a Kiss” by Laurie Allen, Larry Greeley is Harvey, who plants himself on a bus stop bench next to Sue, played by Stephanie Hepburn. He’s a chatterbox who wastes no time romancing the stone-faced Stephanie, who wants less than nothing to do with this silver-haired, silver-tongued masher. Tenderly directed by Linda Seay, the piece – part character study, part vaudeville sketch – is tenderly written, evincing ample empathy for both its principals. “Stealing a Kiss” walks a tightrope as Harvey persists and Stephanie resists, but it sticks the landing with a fully-satisfying denouement, enhanced in no small measure by a couple of radiant troupers at the top of their game. FOUR MORE I had too much fun, as did the rest of the audience, watching Angie Joachim (Ruth) and Pamme Jones (Hazel) ham it up hilariously as two actresses out of central casting in Joe Carlisle’s “Rugby’s Angels,” directed stylishly, with a touch of farce, by David Fritsch. Joachim proves herself an expressive and agile comic actor who can e ectively and e ciently deliver a joke without so much as a word (think Fran Drescher). All Joachim need do is emphatically roll her shoulders, Cagney-style, in the swagger of a lm noir toughie, to elicit rolls of laughs. Carlisle’s piece parodies the soul-crushing creative culture and business rituals of Hollywood, as well as the vapid characters and dialogue of a certain genre of primetime TV cops-and-robbers show of the 1970s, as its title unsubtly winks at. Aided by Mark Hankla, who shows up here as writer-actor-producer Jimmy, the threesome milk the gags for all their worth, which is perfectly okay with the audience, happy to go along for the ride. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE In Bara Swain’s swift and sassy “Incorrigible,” directed by Craig David Rosen, adult daughter Sandy (Rachel Dalton) has her hands full polishing a baby spoon with toothpaste while also exhorting her jokester mother Marge (Janice Rudolph) to behave in between mom’s swigs of beer and rapid- re one-liners. e moral of the story? As Marge rightly reminds us, “Aging isn’t for sissies.” Also on the seven-piece bill are “Group,” by Chris Gri n, directed by Brian DeToma, with Rachel Ames, Lindsay Clouse, Ta y Miller, omas Stubbs, and Bill Warnacke as residents, from new to ancient, of a waiting room in need of air conditioning; and “Bassinet,” by Kate Katcher, directed by Greg Liosi, with Cheryl Hughes (Robin) and Sheri Rak (Madeline) as a mother and daughter, respectively, one of whom carries a secret that doesn’t last long while they are buying a used bassinet from Emily Volpintesta (Shauna). Paulette Layton is production manager. Stage manager is Tina Morrissette. Sound designer/assistant stage manager is Addis Engel. Lighting designer is Mark Hankla. Light board by Bob Ottulich. Sound board by Marie Ottulich. Ridge eld eater Barn is unique among local theaters, thanks to its cabaretstyle seating at four-tops and counter-style high-tops. Food and beverage can be brought in and consumed starting an hour before showtime, when doors open. Bruce can be seen in a wacky one-act called “Dream Lover” at Westchester libraries this spring, including Somers Library on April 2 at 2 p.m. From June 2-4, he will play the title role in “Tuesdays with Morrie” for e Armonk Players at the Whippoorwill eatre. All shows are free of charge. [email protected]; 914-275-6887. e short play’s the thing One-acts are the passed hors d’oeuvres of theater PHOTO COURTESY OF PAULETTE LAYTON “Stealing a Kiss” is one of seven 10-minute plays on stage through April 1 at Ridgefi eld Theater Barn. BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG An Evening of One Acts The Ridgefield Theater Barn • Through April 1 • ridgefi eldtheaterbarn.org • 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefi eld, Conn.
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hursday, March 23, 2023 On a dark winter night, North Salem Middle/High School students gathered in the school quad to learn about the shocking murder of Mr. Peabody. Where did this happen? How did it happen? And, most importantly, who did it? Colonel Mustard, Ms. Peacock, and Professor Plum were among the likely suspects. e student sleuths interviewed the characters, taking notes and challenging their alibis while trying to solve the “Clue in the Quad” mystery. e espian Society of North Salem hosted the evening event inspired by the board game. Seniors Kylie and Kara wrote the script, giving each character a brief backstory and alibi. From there, the society members improvised the rest of their stories, using props and costumes assembled from their homes and previous shows. “I read a lot of play scripts to get ideas for each character,” said Kara, who has only watched clips of the 1985 lm of the same name. “We all decided early on which person would play the murderer, and went from there.” “I hope we inspired someone to use their observational and investigational skills in their daily life,” added senior Amanda. “ is was another great espian Society event that I will remember as I move toward college.” “We’re a family, people see that community re ected on stage,” said Kara, who hopes to build a larger audience and name for the edgling theater society. “ ough I’m graduating, the group will continue to grow and be stronger. I would like to see us go further by reaching out to other community theaters.” “I would absolutely be interested in performing our murder mystery game in other community spaces,” added Amanda. “I think community members would love to participate in a student-led event that’s accessible to all ages.” Perhaps the next audience will be more successful at deducing the solution. “Everyone thought the murderer was this one character, but we threw them a total curve ball and shocked them,” concluded Kara. “Nobody correctly guessed who the murderer was, even though we purposefully left holes in their alibi.” Article courtesy of North Salem Central School District. GET A espian Society of North Salem hosts murder mystery evening Page 13 nce Company. formation Kit -1434 ypress e Benefits Rider. Product not available in all this type. Contact us for complete details in CO; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for y P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; surance CLUE On a dark winter night, North Sa- espian Society of North Salem hosts murder mystery evening CL
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Within his own party, his administration was viewed as such a disappointment that Sen. Ted Kennedy challenged his reelection bid. I was long an admirer of the Kennedys. I joined the Massachusetts senator’s campaign to wrestle the 1980 Democratic nomination away from President Carter. When I informed my friend Allison Manning of my decision, she strongly scolded me, “you have totally misunderstood Jimmy Carter.” She was right. roughout American history, it has been highly unusual for a sitting President to be denied their party’s nomination. However, I thought at the time, if it will ever happen, it will happen in 1980. Ted Kennedy, after all, had inherited the Kennedy legacy. He was wildly popular within the Democratic party. Kennedy did win some primaries, but it soon became clear that Carter would be victorious. Many pundits attribute the demise of Kennedy’s e orts to an ill-fated exchange with CBS News reporter Roger Mudd during a boat ride in 1979. Mudd had long standing credibility as a correspondent. After all, he was the last person to interview Ted’s brother Robert before he was assassinated in 1968. During what was supposed to be an amiable boat ride in 1979, Mudd asked Kennedy a simple question, “why do you want to be President?” Kennedy’s halting, awkward and stumbling response turned out to be as shocking as it was lethal. If anyone reading this ever wants to run for any o ce, be prepared to answer the simple question, why are you running? But Kennedy’s ineptitude with Roger Mudd was not the whole story. e truth is, many of us underestimated Jimmy Carter as a President and as a candidate. Carter was, contrary to his public image, one tough hombre. roughout his presidency, he worked 12-hour days, which regularly included reading 200 pages of brie ngs. Everyone working in the Carter White House reported that he was decisive and relentless, often displaying a willingness to make tough decisions despite negative political fallout. In the end, his achievements were many. He brokered a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, established an arms agreement with the Soviet Union, normalized trade relations with China, initiated immigration reform, made human rights a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, deregulated the airline industry, paving the way for middle class Americans to y in large numbers for the rst time, and deregulated natural gas, laying the groundwork for our country to have greater energy independence. But two major setbacks marred his presidency. When American hostages were taken by the Iranian government, and we were not able to get them released, the United States appeared weak and defeated. A failed military rescue attempt by the Carter administration did not help. And when Carter told the country, in a nationally televised address, that we needed to sacri ce to solve our problems, the country responded by disliking the messenger, rather than heeding the message. Given these liabilities, it became clear that disposing of Kennedy’s bid to do the impossible (unseat a sitting president of the same party) would be a lot easier than surviving the general election. Carter’s Republican challenger, Ronald Reagan, was an extremely gifted communicator whose upbeat message to “make America great again” was in sharp contrast with Carter’s call that America needed serious healing. Not surprisingly, Reagan trounced Carter at the ballot box. Anyone who has run for reelection and been defeated knows what a tough gut punch that result can be. I speak from experience, having been soundly defeated in 2011 when I sought my sixth term as a Yorktown councilperson. I venture to say that losing the presidency must be a thousand times worse than anything I endured. So, in 1980, when Jimmy Carter lost to Ronald Reagan, he understandably drifted into severe depression. en one night in 1982, he shocked his wife by suddenly sitting up in bed. She asked him if he was feeling ill. He replied, “I know what we can do. We can develop a place to help people who want to resolve disputes.” is was the beginning of the Carter Center, an organization devoted to con ict resolution, public health programs and election monitoring around the world. How e ective has e Carter Center been? In 2002, the peanut farmer from Plains, Ga., Jimmy Carter, won a Nobel Peace Prize for the Center’s work. e Prize celebrated Carter’s extensive travel to conduct peace negotiations, monitor elections and further the eradication of infectious diseases. Jimmy and his wife Rosalynn were also key gures in Habitat for Humanity. To push the cause of human rights, Carter continued to comment on global a airs and penned numerous books, including two about the Israeli–Palestinian con ict. As a result of their e orts, he and Rosalynn received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1999. For anyone who has been knocked down, Carter’s resurgence demonstrates that you can get up. His rejuvenated dedication to making the world a better place o ers us a profound lesson about the power of the human spirit. Somehow, he was able, through sheer will, to demonstrate that, in a world where hate seems to dominate the headlines, acting out of love for your fellow human beings can o er life redeeming purpose. Carter’s e orts have made him more popular today than he was when he was president. His boundless commitment to helping people after he was out of o ce led many, of all political stripes, to award him the uno cial title of best ex-president ever. Some even say, somewhat humorously, that Carter’s presidency was a steppingstone to greater things. I acknowledge that in 1980, I didn’t appreciate the depth of Jimmy Carter’s character. But I do now. Whether in o ce or out, he was always trying to solve problems, like the engineer he was, by paying attention to the details of a complicated world. His willingness to tell America uncomfortable truths was both heroic and ill fated. For me, his life is a lesson in resilience, perseverance and redemption. No matter how defeated you may feel in life, you have the power to get back up and make a di erence. Jimmy Carter did. My heartfelt apology to Jimmy Carter JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE
Thursday, March 23, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 15 Aphorisms – pithy observations reminding us of general truths – are powerful. You’ve heard many: “actions speak louder than words” and “the early bird catches the worm.” As a marketer, my favorite is “fish where the fish are.” In Google’s words, “Take your marketing message and your business to where your customers and potential customers already are.” The principle may seem like just common sense. But how many business people have really digested this wisdom and apply it consistently? I first learned this lesson in business school. A class assignment sent three classmates and me to the H.J. Heinz Company in Pittsburgh to tackle an analytic project for Heinz Pickles. It entailed measuring the company’s return on marketing investing, market-by-market, in this mundane category. We found consistently better returns on marketing investment in areas where Heinz Pickles per capita sales were already higher. Those findings emblazoned in my mind the fish-where-the-fish-are principle. And many lesson boosters followed over my career. The principle is simple, but capitalizing on it effectively requires discipline. A helpful process to follow is Research > Plan > Implement > Evaluate. Let’s consider each step. The “Research” step calls for learning who and where the best customers and your business already are and, if possible, understanding why. Sometimes the answer to why may be simple. For example, a premium brand, or a sophisticated investment advisor or estate attorney, likely does better where there are more wealthy prospects. Another example – podiatrists tend to see more patients doing physical work on their feet versus people in sedentary occupations. When the “who” and “why” are less clear, informal research among your customers, asking about them and their needs, may generate valuable knowledge. The “Planning” step is when you allocate marketing resources. You should first target efforts generously to your alreadystrong markets, since there are probably still lots more opportunities there. If resources permit, it’s good to extend efforts into additional areas or more broadly among consumer segments with the same key characteristics. If the key drivers are demographic variables, U.S. Census Bureau data often available at the town or zip code level can help you find the new ponds with the greatest concentration of fish. You also need to decide how to reach these high potential markets and with what message. The “Implementation” stage is when you execute the plan. Figuratively speaking, with rod and reel in-hand, you cast your bait into the water. Finally, don’t forget the “Evaluation” stage and measuring results. Have you identified the right variables driving greater development, and are your efforts and message the right ones? Thoughtful analysis will help you get smarter, in order to refine future planning. I’ve been stressing advertising because it is so targetable. But you should also consider other means of fishing and the bait to be used. For example, in some categories, referrals may be powerful. You might choose to ask your satisfied clients and customers for referrals, perhaps with some incentive for their prospecting help. You also could tailor your website, blogs and social media activities to capitalize on search engine optimization. And you may want to offer promotional incentives most motivating to your best customers and highest potential prospects. For example, a liquor store may offer a discount on the purchase of a half-dozen or dozen bottles of wine. A lunch place may feature a loyalty program rewarding their best customers for greater purchase frequency. Active marketing communication is like shining a bright light into otherwise dark waters. That light attracts fish, so you want to shine it where and how the most fish will come forward. Do you want to learn more? Visit www. halstonmedia.com, and fill out the “Get in Touch” form on the home page. Before helping his son found Halston Media, Kenneth Freeman led a global marketing research company. Freeman earned his MBA from Harvard University and has led the marketing departments at major Fortune 500 corporations throughout his career. Fish where the fish are WITH KEN FREEMAN Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. 2022 was a CRAZY YEAR! 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 We can help make your taxes less crazy.
Sports Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, March 23, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR With the snow melting and a brand new turf field to play on, North Salem Girls Lacrosse is primed to makes strides this spring and put Class D on notice. Last season, the Tigers finished with a 6-12 record, getting an overtime victory over Irvington in the first round of the sectional playoffs before falling to Pleasantville in the second round. Unfortunately, North Salem will be without two key contributors from 2022, but the combination of returnees and newcomers are expected to fill in that gap. The Tigers will be headlined by Lili Valletta (Midfield), a junior that led the team last year in goals (45), total points (51), ground balls (53), and was second in draw controls (46). Theverbal commit to Villanova University has an All-League and an All-Section Honorable Mention under her belt. Assisting Valletta will be senior Carolyne Barrella (Attack/ Midfield). She was second on the team last year in goals (22), earning All-League in the process. Three-sport standout Dana Connolly (Senior, Midfield), who was second on the team last year for ground balls (25), is ready to hit the turf as a defensive presence. She is also a big threat on the circle, and a facilitator offensively. Valletta, Barrella, and Connolly will lead the team this spring, and will be joined by a fourth and final captain in Greta Halton (Senior, Defense). She is a major defensive cog and a multi-year starter. Other names on the roster include Anna Fetterolf ( Junior, Attack), who was fourth on the team for total points (15), and is expected to have an increased role this year. Madeline Merriman ( Junior, Goalie) has big shoes to fill since last spring’s goalie, Izzy Conley, graduated. The University of Rochester commit showed what she was made of last year during three-game stretch in which she logged 40 saves, contributing to her 49% save percentage for the season. Rosie Binette (Senior, Defense/Midfield) is back after missing last season. She is expected to be a key contributor defensively and offensively. Ruby Molina (Sophomore, Defense) saw many minutes last year and is expected to make that leap to a full-time starting role. Ashley Cindrich (Freshman, Attack) and Taylor Fogle (Sophomore, Attack/Midfield) are returners who saw limited action last year, but are expected to move into starting roles. New to the team is freshman Noemi Torres (Defense/Midfield). Expect to see contributing minutes from the neophyte, as she has impressed in preseason workouts and tryouts. Joining head coach Don Merriman is assistant Chris Werlau. “We are very fortunate to have Coach Werlau return to the varsity level this season,” said Merriman. “Having coached modified for several seasons, Chris is an experienced, highly competent coach who will no doubt help us reach our goals this season.” “While we have several talented, experienced, returning players, we will need several young, inexperienced players to step up and fill key roles,” added Merriman. “Specifically, we are looking for goal scorers and players who can run midfield. Depth will likely be our biggest weakness starting the season.” However, a lack of depth will not lower expectations, according to Merriman. The Tigers look to show what they are made of against Class D, and even higher-level opponents, to prep for a playoff run. “We play in a highly-competitive league that includes Arlington, Carmel, Pawling, and Wappingers. We also have mandatory crossovers with two of the top teams in Section 1 last season - Hendrick Hudson and Horace Greeley - as well as mandatory crossovers with Brewster and Ursuline, which are both highly competitive, challenging opponents. We have filled out our remaining games with several Class D opponents. This will give us a sense of where we stand related to other teams and get us ready for Sectional Playoffs. Our goal is to improve our overall record compared to last season and seed higher for Sectionals. The last two seasons, we have lost in the second round of the playoffs. Our goal is to win that second playoff game this year and hopefully go even further.” The Tigers played their season opener against Blindbrook Wednesday (3/22), and host Hendrick Hudson on Friday (3/24) at 4:30 p.m. Tigers ready to face the competition Prepping for a Sectional playoff run FILE PHOTOS: TOM WALOGORSKY North Salem Lacrosse looks to make big strides from last season. Coach Don Merriman will prep his team for a challenging schedule this spring. GIRLS LACROSSE PREVIEW
Thursday, March 23, 2023 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 17 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR North Salem Boys Lacrosse is entering this spring with a new coach and outlook. Stephen Palencsar, a varsity head coach for Croton-Harmon High School since 2009, will be taking the reigns of a rival program, looking to implement his system and approach to improve on the Tigers’ 2-12 record last season. “Our team has adopted an identity that revolves around working hard and working together to improve,” he said. “ is group has been focused on learning a new system. e enthusiasm and overall vibe has been positive and fun to be around.” Given their small numbers, Palencsar sees each player having a role on the eld this spring. Senior Jack Litch eld and junior Matt Moia are expected to lead the Tigers, while brothers Tommy and Dillon Coughlan, along with Luke Dundon, look to spearhead the o ense at Attack. Michael Bonelli and George Naber are working hard and putting in extra time to be ready at goalie by the beginning of the season, as both are expected to share time in the net. e mid eld will be rounded out by seniors Sincere Andrews, Caleb Elias, Marko Salih, and Nate James, sophomores Justin Major and John Gogo, and freshman Max Cotrone. Joining Moia on defense will be senior Brian Ndreu, along with sophomores Malachi Andrews and Nick Naber. “I think athleticism is our team’s biggest strength,” said Palencsar. “We have a lot of three-sport athletes and guys who are coming fresh o of basketball season (Litch eld, Elias, Moia, Andrews, Cotrone). We are already pretty well-conditioned, which gives us more time to focus on honing our lacrosse skills and developing our lacrosse I.Q.” As far as the objective for this season, the Tigers are solely eyeing improvement and are looking to turn some heads in the process. “We are focused on one endgoal for 2023. We are working on improving every practice. If we maintain that energy and drive, I think we will have a successful season and maybe surprise some people along the way,” said Palencsar. e Tigers begin their season on the road at Edgemont this Friday (3/24) at 4:30 p.m. Tigers eyeing a turnaround Improving every day New head coach Stephen Palencsar and the Tigers look to have a turnaround season. Senior Midfi elder Sincere Andrews FILE PHOTOS: TOM WALOGORSKY BOYS LACROSSE PREVIEW 17 Miller Rd. Mahopac 845-621-1222 RooneyOrtho.com Rooney Orthodontics Children & Adults
Page 18 – North Salem News SPORTS Thursday, March 23, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR North Salem Softball did not have their best of seasons following the departure of long-time coach Bob Mittelstadt in January 2022. Coach Tim Collins now at the helm, he and the Tigers look to get back to their winning ways this spring. “We are a young team with only two seniors (who took a year off last year for tournament field hockey),” he said. “However, our returning athletes played every inning of our games (last season) and have a good amount of varsity experience.” Amongst those coming back include freshman standout Sophia Aqeel, an All-Section Honorable Mention, sophomore Chloe Matt, who sports an All-League Honorable Mention, senior Emily Collura, and junior Becky Senatore. Newcomer freshman Cora Kennedy is also a name to look out for. “We have a solid group of young athletes who have put in many hours of off-season training with their respective tournament teams, as well as in our Friday-night workouts,” said Collins. Not satisfied with some of the losses last year, the Tigers are on the prowl for revenge. “This group of girls have many teams in which they want to beat this season...we took our lumps and are ready to return the favor,” Collins declared. The Tigers’ tee off in their home season-opener against Westlake on Friday (3/24) at 4:30 p.m. North Salem out to get wins Ready to return the favor Chloe Matt will look to lead the Tigers to more wins this spring. FILE PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO SOFTBALL PREVIEW BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR The league-champion North Salem Tigers are coming into this spring looking to maintain their hold on Class C after a dominating 17-4 (8-0 in league play) 2022 season that ended with a Section 1 Playoffs quarterfinal loss to Westlake. Losing 10 seniors, including standouts Robbie Gilchrist, Ryan Baer, and John D’Innocenzo, a couple returnees and plenty of newcomers are going to have to fill in the gaps on the diamond. Senior Ellis Kennedy will be one of the key pieces with his allaround play. The right-hander can do it on the mound, but also makes plays on the infield and outfield. Kennedy’s senior teammate, Sean McGannon, will help lead the Tigers on the infield. Newcomers, expected to contribute right away, include juniors Reilly Denneen (OF/RHP), David Torres (INF/RHP), Peter Guiliano (OF), Nicholas Foglia (INF), Nate Baer (OF), and freshman Alex Hoffman (INF/RHP) Understanding the bats will not always be making contact, Coach Rob Gilchrist has the Tigers focusing on limiting their errors. “Our program traditionally prides itself on defense,” he said. “Defensively, we will continue to work hard and improve daily.” Given the roster turnover, Gilchrist is asking that his team brings it every day in hopes of maintaining that Class C supremacy for a third-straight league championship. “(The goal is) to compete every single day, whether it’s in practice or in a game. We also look to compete for a third-consecutive league championship.” The Tigers host their season opener against Pleasantville next Tuesday (3/28) at 4:30 p.m., then return on Thursday (3/30) for a matchup against Albertus Magnus, also at 4:30 p.m. North Salem eyeing a three-peat League champs swinging for the fences FILE PHOTOS: TOM WALOGORSKY The Tigers, who went 17-4 last spring, look to bring home their third consecutive league championship. Coach Rob Gilchrist will make sure his team competes every game and practice. BASEBALL PREVIEW
Thursday, March 23, 2023 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 19 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. Influential American political family 5. __ Chantilly, __ de Menthe 11. Within 12. Pleasure seekers 16. Computer manufacturer 17. Home to college sports’ Flyers 18. Fungal disease 19. Sleepwalk 24. Spielberg sci-fi film 25. Seasonable 26. Taxis 27. Radio direction finder (abbr.) 28. Thin, narrow piece of wood 29. ‘Mystic River’ actor Sean 30. Ingenuous 31. Musical composition 33. Turkish surname 34. High or hilly area 38. Wilco frontman 39. Pour it on pasta 40. Electric car company 43. Sea eagle 44. Walk with difficulty 45. Sign of healing 49. Boy 50. Protein-rich liquid 51. Washington city 53. Individual portion of TV series (abbr.) 54. Thought over 56. Scads 58. News agency 59. Standard 60. Deadlock 63. Pre-Columbian empire 64. Removed 65. French commune CLUES DOWN 1. Large, dangerous animals 2. Straighten out 3. Family tree 4. Large stinging paper wasp 5. European river fish 6. Cut down in size 7. Denotes past 8. Larry and Curly’s partner 9. Samoyedic ethnic group 10. Male parent 13. Specific gravity 14. Demeaned oneself to 15. Rigidly 20. Yankovic is a “weird” one 21. Belonging to me 22. Path 23. Airborne (abbr.) 27. Level 29. Atomic #94 30. Born of 31. Midway between northeast and east 32. Northeastern bank 33. Defunct airline 34. Having no purpose 35. A low wall 36. Swedish city 37. Earn a perfect score 38. Atomic #81 40. Beginner 41. Give off 42. Incorrect letters 44. Telecommunication service provider (abbr.) 45. Idyllic 46. Popular beer 47. A way to fine 48. Evildoer 50. More withered 51. Seventh note of a major scale 52. Commercial 54. Abnormal breathing 55. Moved more quickly 57. City of Angels 61. Partner to Pa 62. Equally 6 medium russet potatoes 2 tablespoons white vinegar Water Oil for frying (vegetable, canola or peanut oil) Salt Everyone has his or her own idea of comfort food. For some, it is biting into a piping-hot slice of pepperoni pizza. Others can’t get enough of a hearty bowl of beef stew. Snack foods also can be categorized as comfort foods — and potato chips (or “crisps” as they’re known across the pond) are no exception. Potato chips come in di erent avors and cuts, including crinkle and kettle chips. While it’s easy to pick up a bag at the store, why not whip up a fresh batch right at home? You will have complete control over the ingredients and enjoy the freshest chips around. Try this recipe for “Homemade Potato Chips” courtesy of home cook, and country living blogger Kathy from “Beyond the Chicken Coop.” Fresh potato chips can’t be beat Homemade Potato Chips 1. Peel potatoes and place potato in a bowl fi lled with water. 2. Slice potatoes to 1/16 inch thick. Use a mandoline to get an even, consistent size. Immediately place sliced potatoes in another bowl fi lled with cold water and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar. Allow potatoes to soak for at least 1 hour. 3. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water. Leave potatoes in colander and allow all water to drain. 4. Place drained potatoes on a clean, dry kitchen towel. Pat lightly to remove any remaining water. 5. Fill pot with 2 inches of oil. Preheat oil to 380 F. Use a thermometer to test temperature of oil. 6. Test oil temperature. Ideal temperature will vary from 370 to 380 F. Fry one or two slices in the oil and cook until they are nicely browned. If the potatoes brown quicker than 3 minutes, lower the temperature by 5 degrees. 7. Place one handful of sliced potatoes in the oil. Stir gently to prevent potatoes from sticking to each other. Cook until golden; 3 minutes. 8. Scoop out and place on a baking sheet lined with a baking rack. 9. Sprinkle with salt immediately and repeat until all potatoes are cooked. Tips: Soaking the potatoes helps remove excess starch and prevents the potatoes from sticking together. It also helps them fry up more crispy. Chips are best eaten the day they are made. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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