VOL. 13 NO. 18 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 22 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 2 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 19 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Somers Red Storm pg 16 COOPERSTOWN Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. BY EMILE MENASCHE SPORTS EDITOR Quickstrike Patriots FC are the US Youth Soccer (USYSS) national champions. The club team—which features players from Somers and Yorktown high schools along with college-bound players from other parts of the Hudson Valley—earned their title in Orlando last week, putting the finishing touches on an outstanding season that, in many ways, began in defeat at the same venue in 2022. Striking Gold! Somers’ Maguire helps Quickstrike Patriots FC to 18U national crown Back: Kayley Huleatt/Mount HS/Kingston, Kaitlyn Krieger/Irvington, Amanda Berry/Irvington, Miya Frank/Hastings, Shaelin Brennan/Massaqequa, Leah Rifas/Ardsley, Charlotte Mainiero/Hastings, Sofia Rosenblatt/Irvington, Christina-Ann Augustin/IHA, Gillian Alessi/North Rockland, Caigan Leonard/Cornwall, Annie Maguire/Somers, Claire Friedlander/Irvington, Front: Hayanna Silva/Harrison, Una McCorry/School of Holy Child/Eastchester/Bronxville, Juliette Sullivan/Valhalla, Keira Nyarady/Irvington, Kaitlyn Judge(KJ)/Yorktown, Sofia Kolndreu/Eastchester, Micaela Ross/Hastings, Brooke Huleatt/Mount HS/Kingston PHOTO COURTESY OF QUICKSTRIKE PATRIOTS FC SEE CHAMPIONS PAGE 17 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 Featured Property Yorktown Hts | 3 BR | 1.5 BA | 1,638 sf | $495,000 Loved and cared for by the same owners since birth, this charming and solid home sits proudly at the top of a cul-desac. Offering wood floors, Central Air, Freshly Painted interior and gorgeous new vinyl flooring downstairs allows one lucky buyer to move in and enjoy! Most desirable and convenient neighborhood. A great value in today’s market!!
PAGE 2 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 The Staff EDITORIAL TEAM Tom Walogorsky Editor: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Emile Menasche Sports Editor [email protected] ADVERTISING TEAM Paul Forhan (914) 806-3951 [email protected] Bruce Heller (914) 486-7608 [email protected] Lisa Kain (201) 317-1139 [email protected] Corinne Stanton (914) 760-7009 [email protected] Jay Gussak (914) 299-4541 [email protected] Pam Zacotinsky 845-661-0748 [email protected] PRODUCTION TEAM Tabitha Pearson Marshall Creative Director/Photographer [email protected] Noah Elder Designer Bri Agosta Designer Haven Elder Designer EXECUTIVE TEAM Brett Freeman CEO & Publisher 845-208-8151 [email protected] Deadlines The Somers Record The deadline for advertisements and editorial submissions for The Somers Record is the Thursday before the next publication date. For more information, call Tom Walogorsky at 914-302-5830 or email [email protected]. Subscribe To request The Somers Record weekly delivery, call 845-208-8503 or email [email protected]. Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. Periodicals Postage Paid at Somers, NY and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Somers Record at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 (ISSN 2330-1597) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Kara Rollins recently took the next step in her academic journey when she graduated from Fordham University! Celebrating our scholars! Somers Women’s Club RENT-A-SPACE TAG SALE Sunday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To be held in Reis Park, rain or shine. Spaces are $45 each for a 12’ x 12’ square. No assigned spaces, selection at setup time. Bring your own tables and tents. No raffle sales. No baked goods or fresh food sales. Please note that pets are not allowed in the Town Park. For any questions, please email SWC2023TagSale@ comcast.net or call 914-406-1593. Saturdays in the Parks Concert Series Presented by Somers Parks & Rec. and Somers Historical Society. Concerts begin at 5 p.m. and are free! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and picnic dinner. Please leave alcoholic beverages and pets at home (they are prohibited in Somers parks.) For up to the minute information, visit Somers Historical Society’s Facebook and Instagram page. For general information, call 914-232-8441 or email somers [email protected]. Aug. 5 - Dave Powers (Reis Park Stage) Aug. 12 - The Independence (Reis Park Stage) Somers General Store Grand Opening Saturday, August 12, from 2 to 6 p.m. A gift shop born out of love for handcrafted and quality goods. Featuring shopping, food, and drinks. To be held at 2 Old Tomahawk St. Suite 5 (Near Barnwood Grill/Traditions). Somers Library Please register using the online calendar at www.somerslibrary. org to have access to online meetings. If virtual, you will receive an invitation prior to the start of the program. Programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through patrons’ generous contributions. WILD & WONDERFUL MOVIE & CRAFTS FOR THE FAMILY Saturday, August 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a family program celebrating animals of all kinds! Join in first for a screening of Madagascar, followed by a snack and craft time. There will be several crafts for all ages and it promises to be lots of summer fun! Come for the movie, come for the crafts or come for the whole thing! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is encouraged but drop-ins are welcome! VIRTUAL BINGO FOR TEENS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES Tuesday, August 8, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All ages are invited to join in live on Zoom for Virtual BINGO! Follow along as organizers call out the numbers released from their old-school BINGO cage. Be the first to score five in a row and be declared BINGO champion! Registration is required. Registered participants will receive an email with their custom Virtual BINGO sheet and the Zoom login credentials 24 hours before the event. Participants may choose to print out their BINGO sheet or play along electronically. If printing, please allow for multiple games by bringing a few extra copies or marking your sheet with erasable mediums. Registration will be capped at 35 participants. ELEPHANT’S TRUNK SEE TRUNK PAGE 20 Your Family Car Care Center! LOCATIONS: Baldwin Place • 44 Route 118 • (845) 628-7900 Croton Falls • 1 Center St • (914) 769-3206 Visit us at www.ProperService.com For over 100 years of combined auto experience, Joe Ferone and his sta of Proper Service have been serving the community, creating releationships, and building a remarkable company with an amazing team of employees! Find out why Joe Ferone of Proper Service needs to be YOUR Go-To Automotive Service Center!
Your Neighbor THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 3 HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH 914-232-7750 www.forbesinsurance.com Congrats to Kevin Westerman. Proud of his Lions Community Service. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Alice Dillon had a smile that could light up a room and a sweet and generous spirit that her family says enriched the lives of everyone she met. The 55-year-old Somers woman succumbed to kidney disease on Sunday, July 2. Her parents, Martin and Susan Dillon called her their “ray of sunshine.” Susan Dillon, a trustee on the Somers Library Board, is a retired teacher; Martin, is a retired attorney. Their older daughter, Eleanor Petigrow, lives in nearby Lewisboro. Alice was born with a congenital hip defect and had to have a kidney transplant in 2007. She was too frail to undergo a second lifesaving surgery after the donated organ finally gave out. When doctors advised the family that dialysis was also no longer an option, her dad quietly said, “She faced challenges from the day she was born. I guess we did all we could for her.” According to her eulogy, which was written by her sister, Alice was “the girl with nine lives. Maybe more!” She was strong. Feisty. A fighter. In late June, Alice entered hospice at Putnam Hospital in Carmel. She survived for an amazing 11 days with zero kidney function and a barely working liver. All the while, she never lost that famous smile. In 2017, her trips to the hospital started to become more and more frequent. However, Alice remained optimistic and was the one who comforted others rather than seeking sympathy. “We used to joke with her that she got the best patient award. So it was thank you for taking my blood (five times a day), thank you for bringing me my food (even though it tastes disgusting). Last week, a nurse remarked to Alice: ‘You always say thank you.’ And in return, she said: ‘I believe in being polite; my mother taught me that.’” She was also a great giver of presents – and was thrilled to receive them as well, especially if they were stuffed animals, bedazzled clothing, or food. Alice was generous to the end. She gave the ultimate gift – that of sight – by donating her eyes. A volunteer with the Long Island Transplant Recipients International Organization (Long Island TRIO), she was supposed to have been honored for her contributions at a Mets game on the field on July 14. Alice and her mom manned many an informational booth on behalf of the nonprofit. “Our parents, Sue and Marty, made sure Alice had every opportunity, giving her the best life possible, not just in her formative years, but all the way through,” said her sister. Because she was born with a hip defect, Alice spent her first four years in an orthopedic device. She first walked in a brace on Mother’s Day right before she turned 3. Petigrow noted that it wasn’t easy growing up in the 1970s with disabilities. “They didn’t teach inclusion. They didn’t teach kids about bullying, that some kids were different,” she recalled. The Dillons were living on Long Island then. They moved to Heritage Hills seven years ago. Petigrow said her mother got the elementary school to hire its very first special education teacher–just for Alice. As an adult, Alice lived on Long Island. She gave her apartment up to move to Somers, helping out with chores such as washing the dishes and getting the mail. The siblings were taught to be selfless, brave, and “to love. Deep, unconditional love,” so it’s not surprising that the first thing Alice learned was to smile, her sister said. “And, oh, did she smile! From her earliest days, my parents described her as happy-go-lucky, adventurous, and a risk-taker, in sharp contrast to my deep, intense focus, fears, and worry. Although we were very different, we were raised as a unit. In fact, so much so that my mom would introduce us as EL AL, like the Israeli airline,” Petigrow said in her eulogy. MORE ABOUT ALICE Alice was bat mitzvahed. She loved to draw and paint when she was younger. Her charming painting of a little girl playing the piano still hangs above her sister’s piano. She graduated from Calhoun High School in Merrick, N.Y. where she had been awarded the “Most Improved Student” award, and later graduated from Nassau Community College where she studied fashion merchandising. Alice learned to drive, although, her sister admits, “directions weren’t her strong suit.” She made a lasting impression everywhere she went, earning best customer status at Dunkin Donuts and CVS in Somers. When Petigrow recently went to get Alice’s prescriptions because she could no longer pick them up herself, the CVS staff got excited when she told them she was her sister. “One called to the young guy moving boxes in the back, ‘Hey, Mike, this is Alice Dillon’s sister! I felt like a minor celebrity.” They told her that Alice was their favorite customer and asked Petigrow to tell her they hoped she felt better. “You rarely knew exactly what Alice was thinking, but you knew she was always thinking. Every now and again she would come out with a comment.” While in the ER one day, Alice turned to her sister and said: “You’re good, Elle. Thank you for saving me.” To Petigrow’s sister-in-law while they were quietly sitting outside: “You know, you have to appreciate every day.” And to Danny (Daniel Petigrow) she said, “You know, you’re so nice. And so good looking.” “I think it’s because he had just brought her a vanilla milkshake from the Red Rooster (drive-in in Brewster),” Petigrow fondly recalled. A Thanksgiving family tradition was to go around the table asking everyone what they were most grateful for. Alice simply said: “I’m thankful to be here.” The Petigrows attend Bet Torah, a conservative synagogue in Mount Kisco. Folks from there and family friends formed a “food train,” bringing meals to Susan, Marty, Eleanor, and Danny to sustain them while they were running back and forth to the hospital during Alice’s final days. Alice Dillon remembered as ‘strong, feisty’ Somers woman succumbs after long battle with kidney disease Alice Dillon PHOTO COURTESY OF MARTIN DILLON SEE DILLON PAGE 20
PAGE 4 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 State Sen. Pete Harckham, together with local officials, community members, and children with unique abilities, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 7 for a new adaptive-use playground at Mt. Kisco’s Leonard Park. Harckham was able to secure a $100,000 state grant for Mount Kisco in 2020 to build the playground, which will have a focus on children using a wheelchair, be ADA accessible and multisensory, universally designed and with developmentally inclusive equipment, so children of all abilities can play together. “The Mount Kisco Recreation Commission, its Recreation Department, and local elected officials here all believe, as I do, that our communities are stronger when everyone has an equal opportunity to participate,” said Harckham. “With this project now completed, all children in Mount Kisco will finally have a playground they can call home, where they can create memories to last a lifetime.” “This playground will bring children together, including those with unique abilities,” added Mount Kisco Mayor Gina Picinich. “All can enjoy and have fun. We appreciate Senator Harckham’s strong support for this project, along with help from the Recreation Commission and all who supported the idea for an inclusive playground.” A large group of Mount Kisco officials and residents attended the ribbon cutting, including Mayor Picinich; Deputy Mayor Lisa Abzun; Trustee Karine Patino; Christine Dennet, chair of Recreation Commission; and Erin Heaton, chair of Leonard Park Commission. Mount Kisco officials approached Harckham about grant funding last year when they decided to replace the antiquated and non-ADA-compliant playground equipment in the village’s only municipal park that offers playground recreation as such. The entire projected cost of the Leonard Park playground is $300,000 and includes a new safety surface. Article courtesy of Sen. Pete Harckham’s Office Harckham joins ribbon-cutting for adaptive-use playground Sen. Harckham with Mount Kisco Trustee Karine Patino, Mayor Gina Picinich and Deputy Mayor Lisa Abzun at Leonard Park in Mount Kisco. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER It may not have looked like much to the casual observer, but the little stonewall that sat at the entrance to Robert Martin Boulevard was the “lighthouse to our port,” said Lincolndale resident Patrick DeSena. Kids would sit on it while waiting for the school bus. Adults used it as a landmark. It’s been there for more than 55 years. The town, however, viewed it as a safety hazard and decided to remove it. Residents of the 10-home neighborhood off Lovell Street were “stunned,” says DeSena, a former Town Board member. Twenty of them have signed a petition asking the town to replace it. Robert Martin Boulevard had started out as a cul de sac. There is now a road extension off Adson Way that leads to a 30-acre property being developed for an approximate 14-lot subdivision. About five houses have already been built. Two years ago, Desena wrote to then-Supervisor Rick Morrissey to point out that traffic on Robert Martin Boulevard had “increased substantially” in recent years. DeSena said that, to his knowledge, nobody objected to the housing project itself and, personally, he didn’t have a problem with more traffic “as long it’s managed and safe.” He then told the town that there had been multiple “near collisions” between vehicles both turning onto and exiting Robert Martin Boulevard and suggested that “One Way” signs at both ends of the grass median would resolve the problem. Worried about the safety of his neighbors, DeSena asked that the “Dead End” sign there Residents decry removal of ‘landmark’ stonewall SEE STONEWALL PAGE 5 LIMITED TIME ONLY PEACH RING ICE EXTRA CHARGE FOR TOPPINGS PEACH RING GELATI PEACH RING FROZEN DRINK ©2023 Rita’s Franchise Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Valid at participating locations. Discount applied to lowest priced item. 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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 5 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 CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Do you understand the difference between an irrevocable and a revocable trust? be replaced with one that read “No Outlet.” Morrissey formed a small committee consisting of the highway superintendent and town engineer to look into the request for signage. In a memo to the town in 2021, town engineer Steven Woelfle backed the “One Way” and “No Outlet” signs. However, the installation of a “Yield” sign at the intersection of Robert Martin Boulevard and Adson Way would require further review “during the road dedication process and full build-out of the subdivision,” he wrote. The memo also mentioned the elimination or relocation of the stone entrance wall “as it interferes with snowplow maintenance vehicles and other larger vehicles that enter the roadway.” Calling the claim “bogus,” DeSena said, “We’ve had firetrucks, ambulances, and dump trucks filled with rocks and soil come through and nothing’s happened.” The petition notes that the wall had “stood the test of time through blizzards and torrential rains.” “And on only a handful of occasions in the last 55 years has it inadvertently caught the edge of a plow, after which it was quickly restored by the Highway Department,” the petition adds. Supervisor Rob Scorrano and Highway Superintendent Nicholas DeVito have a different take. In a statement released to The Somers Record last week, they pointed out that a followup email from DeSena to the past administration had said that “most proposals sound fine; however, relocating the entrance would be preferred to eliminating it entirely.” They further noted that the entrance wall has been hit by vehicles “multiple times” in the last six years and “consequently repaired on all occasions by the town’s Highway Department.” The damage to the wall and the town’s plow trucks “has cost taxpayers over $10,000,” Scorrano and DeVito said. “This entrance wall is a severe liability for the town and is not a breakaway structure,” they added. Furthermore, the town thinks that “spending taxpayer monies to repair vehicles and the wall numerous times outweighed the aesthetics of the entrance wall for 10 homes on Robert Martin Boulevard.” “Safety for all residents will always be the highest priority,” Scorrano and DeVito said. ‘SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM’ On Wednesday, July 19, DeSena was in the shower when he heard “clink, clank, clunk.” He threw on his clothes and raced outside to find that the Highway Department was taking the stone wall down. DeSena said he stepped in front of the backhoe and deployed a few unprintable words that he learned in his Army days. He then got DeVito on the phone to give him a piece of his mind. “It was a brutal and heavyhanded act, a shock to the system,” he said, claiming that it had happened without first notifying folks in the neighborhood and adding that he thought the Town Board should have had a public discussion at a work session. Afterward, DeSena drove down to the Highway Department to talk to DeVito face to face. When told the highway superintendent was at Town Hall, DeSena paid a visit to Scorrano’s office. He didn’t find DeVito but was able to give the supervisor an overview. Scorrano emailed DeSena later to tell him that he appreciated the information, but also suggested that he gather up some signatures and send them along. DeSena was already on the petition. “As soon as the wall came down, I got busy polling my neighbors,” he said. The petition, dated July 20, claims the wall’s removal had left “a gaping void in the beauty and tranquility of our little neighborhood.” The signers demanded that the wall be rebuilt “in like manner to the original” and “with consideration given to its exact positioning so as to allow easier ingress and egress for large vehicles.” Citing “safety reasons” for the wall’s removal, Scorrano said in that email that the town would not be rebuilding it. However, the good news was that the grass median would not be removed and that the “One Way” and “No Outlet” signs have been installed. The “Stop” or “Yield” sign at the intersection of Robert Martin Boulevard and Adson Way will be looked at once the housing project next door is completed, Scorrano said. He also told DeSena that DeVito would be happy to meet with him and the neighbors “to discuss all of this in person.” DeSena acknowledged that progress had been made with the road signs, but still thought that the Town Board should have notified residents before taking the wall down. The petition concludes that the signers believe “that this unfortunate matter can be resolved” by the wall’s rebuilding, albeit in a different location. “In my official and unofficial experience with the town of Somers, I’ve never experienced this kind of callous behavior. This is something new,” DeSena said. STONEWALL FROM PAGE 4 ‘I’ve never experienced this kind of callous behavior. This is something new.’ -Patrick DeSena Lincolndale Resident
PAGE 6 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Damages caused by the July 9 downpour are still being assessed in nearby Yorktown. The Office of Emergency Management of Westchester, Homeland Security, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) came to Yorktown on July 19, to begin their calculations in damaged infrastructures. “I met with FEMA, Emergency Management of Westchester, and Homeland Security to discuss and tour affected infrastructures throughout the town, and I feel hopeful that this will yield money for the necessary repairs to our town’s infrastructure,” said Yorktown Supervisor Tom Diana. Diana told Halston Media that the officials traveled around the town with Dan Ciarcia, Town Engineer, Jim Martorano, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, and Mike Grasso, Deputy Superintendent of the Highway Department to observe and estimate the costs of the affected infrastructures. According to Diana, the town is waiting to hear back from the Office of Emergency Management of Westchester on whether or not aid will be distributed. He added that there has to be at least $4.46 million in damages across Westchester before they distribute funding. President Biden declared that a major disaster existed in New York and “ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 9 to July 10, 2023.” While he declared the disaster, he only did so for Clinton, Dutchess, Essex, Hamilton, Ontario, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland Counties; not Westchester. In response to Biden leaving Westchester off the “disaster” list, local officials are continuing to advocate for the financial needs throughout the county. “I appreciate President Biden’s declaration of several New York counties, including Putnam and Rockland, as major disaster areas following the catastrophic storm two weeks ago; this will help reimburse local governments for their emergency responses and make homeowners and small businesses eligible for relief assistance,” said NYS Senator Pete Harckham. “I will continue, however, to press for similar consideration for Westchester County.” On July 23, Assemblyman Matt Slater wrote a letter to Biden thanking him for approving the declaration for much of the Hudson Valley, but urged him to “include the Town of Yorktown located in Westchester County in the disaster declaration in order to receive federal assistance as a result of the damage sustained from the July 9 storm.” Slater continued to identify the damage sustained throughout the town including the culvert on Old Crompond Road, parts of the Shrub Oak business hamlet, the culvert leading to Lake Osceola, and the Mohegan Lake Fire Department’s multimillion dollar apparatus that was severely damaged while responding to an emergency through flood waters. Diana, U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D), Governor Kathy Hochul (D), Westchester County Executive George Latimer (D), and Congressman Matt Lawler (R) were CC’d on the letter. “This community is incredibly resilient and will recover, however, they need the support and assistance of the federal government to do so adequately without impacting taxpayers,” Slater said. “Cost estimates from local officials is in the millions of dollars without including the impacts to individual property owners. Therefore, I urge you to qualify this municipality to receive federal assistance as part of the recovery and building efforts.” In a separate letter on July 23, Slater and Lawler wrote to Biden emphasizing the needs of parts of Westchester—specifically Yorktown, Cortlandt Manor, and Mount Pleasant. “It is a harsh reality that the aftermath of such a disaster brings considerable financial hardship for homeowners who are struggling to rebuild,” they wrote. “This federal aid will undoubtedly ease the financial burden and help homeowners recover in full. 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Opinion 118 N, BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of The Somers Record or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 Brett Freeman, Publisher Tom Walogorsky , Editor Tabitha Pearson Marshall, Creative Director Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 BY PHILIP MERKEL GUEST COLUMNIST Thought this would be a timely follow-up to the “Boomers & Beyond” section of the Hudson Valley Living supplement in the July 20 edition of The Somers Record. Around 24.5% of Somers residents are over 65 years of age, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. While many of us still feel 30, we are still counted among the senior citizen group. We are a significant part of the voting population in Somers and we do vote! That is good, since we have wisdom born of experience. But what exactly is the Somers senior citizen really? They call us “the elderly.” We were born in the 40-50-60s. We grew up in the 50-60-70s. We studied in the 60-70-80s. We were dating in the 70-80-90s. We got married and discovered the world in the 70-80-90s. We ventured into the 80-90s. We stabilized in the 2000s. We got wiser in the 2010s. And we are still going firmly through and beyond 2020. Turns out we’ve lived through eight different decades, two different centuries and two different millennia. We have gone from the telephone with an operator for long-distance calls to video calls to anywhere in the world. We have gone from slides to YouTube, from vinyl records to online music, from handwritten letters to email and WhatsApp. From live matches on the radio, to black and white TV, color TV and then to 3-D HDTV. We went to the video store and now we watch Netflix. We got to know the first computers, punch cards, floppy disks and now we have gigabytes and megabytes on our smartphones. We wore shorts throughout our childhood and then long trousers, Oxfords, flares, shell suits and blue jeans. We dodged infantile paralysis, meningitis, polio, tuberculosis, swine flu and now COVID-19. We rode skates, tricycles, bicycles, mopeds, petrol or diesel cars and now we drive hybrids or electric. Yes, we’ve been through a lot, but what a great life we’ve had! They could describe us as “exennials”; people who were born in that world of the 50s, who had an analog childhood and a digital adulthood. We’ve kind of seen it all! Our generation has literally lived through and witnessed more than any other in every Somers seniors have seen it all Phil and Janice Merkel SUBMITTED SEE MERKEL PAGE 9 Correcting the record on letter criticizing Mondaire Jones Dear Editor, This week’s letter attacking former Congressman Mondaire Jones unfortunately was from a MAGA-style perspective (“What does Mondaire Jones actually stand for?” July 27, Page 16). Jones, who is running to return to Congress to finish the work he started to lower costs for Lower Hudson Valley residents, has always stood up for our community. He consistently supported record levels of police funding to keep our families safe and took on the pharmaceutical companies, lowering prescription drug prices for thousands of seniors on Medicare in the Lower Hudson Valley. He negotiated passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is bringing tens of millions of dollars and good paying jobs to rebuild our roads and bridges, and passed the American Rescue Plan Act, which kept our small businesses open and brought hundreds of millions of dollars to our communities for schools, housing and health care. His centrist, bipartisan voting record shows strong support for the environment, women’s health, education, veterans, defending democracy, common sense gun safety and boosting the economy. This is why his colleagues unanimously elected him the youngest member of House leadership, and he was named the most legislatively active freshman in Congress. Jones also earned a reputation as someone who challenged the extremes in both parties to deliver results for the Lower Hudson Valley. The facts clearly show Jones stands up for his principles, votes with his convictions and puts his constituents first. He deserves to be returned to Congress to resume improving the lives of all members of our community and their families. -Christine Robbins Chair, Somers Democratic Town Committee Whatever happened to the ‘real radio’ sportscasters? Dear Editor, Many moons ago, one could tune into your favorite sports radio station and hear the latest scores of games that were played, discussions about players’ LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 9
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He may listen; then again, he will probably tell you to “stuff it”- we have own teams to root for, and our only concern is with their problems. • Stick to the facts. We don’t want to hear about what goes on in your personal doings. You are being paid a handsome salary to broadcast sports news, not fantasy! We are only interested as to what goes on with the team we root for, so keep your ravings to yourself. • There is one particular early morning sports program emceed by two knowledgeable sports personalities who sometimes, to reinforce a point they are making, resort to some foul language. This is a definite no-no. There are young children who also listen to your broadcast. The use of foul language only serves to diminish you reputations— as well as giving very poor example to our younger generation. -Joe Pettit Yorktown Heights LETTERS FROM PAGE 8 dimension of life. It is our generation that has literally adapted to change. A big round of applause to all the members of a very special generation, which will be unique history. Time does not stop. Life is a task that we brought ourselves to do at home. When you look, it’s already 6 p.m.; it’s already Friday; the month is over; the year is over. When one looks, 50, 60 and 70 years have passed! When you look, we no longer know where our friends are. When you look, we lost the love of our life and now it’s too late to go back. So, Somers seniors, do not stop doing something you like due to lack of time. Volunteer to help out programs in Somers such as the Somers Historical Society. Do not stop having someone by your side. Your children may have left their childhood home and you will have to do something with that remaining time, where the only thing that we are going to miss will be the space that can only be enjoyed with relatives and friends if you’re lucky enough to have them. The time unfortunately, never returns. The day is today! All of us love Somers. As older residents, we have knowledge and most of all wisdom to keep our town healthy. Those of us who grew up in Somers or moved here a few decades ago will always remember and cherish this special place, where we grew old gracefully. MERKEL FROM PAGE 8 Every home Sunday during the summer, the Hudson Valley High-A professional baseball team hosts a game that dogs are allowed to attend. We took Gidget, the cutest dog in the world, to her first nine innings, and I must admit, she seemed pretty underwhelmed by the experience. Believe me, if they tried this trick at the U.S. Open, all hell would break loose with that many tennis balls flying around. Have you ever tried to hit a tennis ball that a Labrador just retrieved? “You said you were going to serve them and I was able to fit three servings in my mouth.” The day was a little hot for dogs and after a few innings she wanted to go home. I told her in order to do that, she’ll have to get on base, steal second, wait for a wild pitch and go home on an error. Besides, what older tradition is there than a hot dog at a ball game? By late afternoon it cooled off, and she started to enjoy the attention. Gidget is tolerant of preschoolers, impartial to other dogs and attractive to cats. What she really wanted to do was make friends with whatever was living near the dumpsters behind the stands. I said, Gidget, what kind of friendship would that be? First of all you’re going to have to jump all the way up into that garbage bin, and when you get there I know you and you won’t like the food. How is it going to feel to be dumped by a someone who lives in a dumpster? The players on the field are two rungs of the ladder away from playing in the big leagues. And even though the game is played exactly the same way, there are some innovations that could smooth the transition to the majors. For instance, whenever there’s a two strike count, a train whistle sounds and everyone stomps their feet on the metal bleachers, and it sounds exactly like the No. 4 subway that goes by Yankee Stadium, only it stops on schedule. There isn’t very much offensive language directed at the players, so they’ll need to practice their defensive language on Dog day afternoon RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD SEE MELEN PAGE 10
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But if you pay attention you may see some players on the way up. You may see them on the way back down. If there were any scouts in attendance, surely they would have offered Gidget a modeling contract by now. There’s a lot going on in-between innings. There are all sorts of games of skill and chance, designed to let the announcer make fun of you. If you’ve ever had a sadistic camp counselor, you’ll know what I’m talking about. There were Hula Hoops, Frisbees, pool floats, traffic cones, but no matter if you won or lost, you were somehow going to get soaked with water. I used the time to bond with Gidget, and we chatted about some of the paradoxes of the game, like why do they call them “stands” when you sit in them, and why do they call them “innings” when they contain outs, and why do you sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” when you’re already there, and does foul territory smell any worse? I had some more things to discuss, but I couldn’t hear myself over her snoring. The theme of the day was “Christmas in July,” so we were awash with caroling, Santa beards, candy canes and reindeer antlers. It seems to me that if Christmas in December isn’t sufficient to get the job done, we’re not doing it correctly. My birthday is on Christmas Day, and still, I’m over it by Halloween. By the way, I didn’t hear any talk of “Birthday Presents in July.” I’m starting a movement right now called, “4th of July in December,” and we can have fireworks, barbecues and 78-degree weather. In-between innings were more contests and exhibitions. A gal stood on top of the dugout and was lip-syncing a Taylor Swift song at a stadium, just like Taylor Swift does. There were mascots dressed up as raccoons, skunks and mosquitos, I’m not entirely sure why. It is a farm team after all, so I guess it shouldn’t be that surprising. The atmosphere was like Times Square, a street fair, a circus and a birthday party all rolled into one. Gidget slept through most of it. Eventually I remembered that there was a game going on- the home team didn’t win due to an implosion of the bullpen. It certainly wouldn’t have happened if Gidget were pitching. She is a southpaw, northpaw, eastpaw and westpaw, depending on which direction the mound faces. But no matter the score, with dogs, sunshine and baseball, how can you lose? Say hello at [email protected]. MELEN FROM PAGE 9 The words in the headline were shared with me by Tony Bennett many years ago at the IBM Quarter Century Dinners, where he was our featured entertainer. He will be missed, but he leaves us the memories of a life well lived, full of love, joy, artistry and humanity. I share with you my column, “Because of you,” which was published in 2021. It is my loving tribute to Tony Bennett and his gifts to us: “Because of you, there’s a song in my heart....,” lyrics from a song written by Arthur Hammerstein and Dudley Wilkinson. As his first major hit, it was beautifully sung by Tony Bennett in 1951. As newly minted high school freshmen, we listened to his warm, velvety voice as we ate our french fries and drank soda! In the recent issue of the AARP magazine, we sadly read that Tony Bennett has Alzheimer’s disease, first diagnosed in 2016. The interview, written by John Colapinto, featured Tony’s lovely wife, Susan Benedetto. It was heart wrenching but also one of love, compassion, patience and love of family. Let me share with you my very special and poignant memory of Tony Bennett. As a kid, I started piano lessons in the fourth grade and continued through my senior year in high school. My father loved to listen to the songs of the day—many by Tony Bennett. As I played, I could hear him whistling at his work bench in the basement. After marriage, the arrival of my four boys and life thereafter, the piano became quiet. During my years with IBM, our department was responsible for hosting the Quarter Century Club Dinners, held for a week in June, at a hotel in Rye Brook. One year, our entertainer for those dinners was Tony Bennett. It was my honor and privilege to escort him each evening from his suite to the ballroom. During our “travels,” we talked about his creative talent both in music and art and our families. I mentioned the years I’d spent taking lessons, giving recitals, etc. I also confided that I’d love to start playing again, but didn’t know just where to start. Tony Bennett, gentleman that he was, gave me this wise advice: Music should be a part of everyone’s life RUTHANN SCHEFFER WHAT WAS I THINKING? SEE SCHEFFER PAGE 11
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Nicholson Free Half Hour Consultations Virtual Options Available “Begin by playing the scales, up and down the keyboard. When you feel comfortable, start with an easy tune and then go from there. Music should be a part of everyone’s life.” One evening, our staff had a private dinner with Tony. My mother, a huge Tony Bennett fan, had been invited. My heart was so full of joy watching her interact with Tony. It was as if they’d known each other for years. They laughed and she tried some words in Italian, which made him laugh even more. Mom kept the photos of them in special frames in her sitting room. What a delightful memory of my elegant Mom and the equally elegant and eloquent Tony Bennett. Thank you, Tony Bennett, for lifting up our spirits with your talent and perfect voice, your humanity and bringing such happiness to the world. My thoughts and prayers are with Susan, your family and those of us who were honored to know you, listen to your music, wonder at your art and paintings and appreciate your gifts to the world. And you were oh so right: “Music should be a part of everyone’s life.” Ruthann Scheffer can be reached at [email protected]. SCHEFFER FROM PAGE 10 Last month I wrote about the power grab of Albany politicians, which if not vetoed by Governor Hochul or overturned by the courts on constitutional grounds, would almost ensure majority party domination of future elections as well as stifling local issues in the electoral process. The proposed law would, among other things, move all elections to even-numbered years to align with presidential and national election cycles. No need to rehash the legislation again, but it is wrong-headed. As New York seeks to drown out minority voices in the political process, it’s worth contrasting their approach to our neighbors in Connecticut. Connecticut has a long history of doing the exact opposite of what New York seeks to do. They were ahead of their time when they passed the “Minority Representation Act” in 1921. The system requires political balance on local boards and commissions in its municipalities. It’s fitting that this unique approach to local government comes from the state responsible for “the Connecticut compromise,” which broke a deadlock in the negotiations for our Constitution and set up our bicameral system of government, which ensured that the more populous states would not dominate the less populous states in our federal system. This was accomplished by creating a Senate with two representatives from each state and a House with representatives apportioned by population. The Connecticut minority representation system uses elections to seat the majority of their representatives, but they limit the number of representatives chosen by the electorate. They reserve a certain number of seats for the minority party. In a board of six, for example, two seats might be reserved for the minority party. Their system requires a minority voice in local government decisionmaking processes. According to Fair Vote, a not-for-profit seeking election reform, “The purpose behind this law is to include minority perspectives and ideas in local decision-making.” In Westchester County, the vast majority of town boards are exclusively one party and most elections are not contested. A minority party receiving 45% of the vote receives no representation on the board. As a country, we rightly embrace diversity. However, that is limited to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. Our local governance could certainly benefit from diversity of thought or political perspective. It’s important to protect ourselves from the tyranny of the majority. Multiple perspectives result in better decisionmaking. I learned about the benefits of the two-heads-being-better-than-one concept when I participated in some of my school board training. Each person was given a minute to study a penny and asked to draw a picture of it from memory. Results were compared. Then we came together in groups of five to collaborate on the same drawing. Not surprisingly, the groups did a much better job than any individual. Everyone noticed and remembered different things. Diverse perspectives produce better outcomes. While I am a fan of non-partisan local government, a system of guaranteed minority representation might be the next best thing. One of the wonders of our federal system is that each of our 50 states are laboratories for reform. We can learn from our reform-minded neighbors to the east. A John F. Kennedy quote making the rounds says it well, “Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past - let us accept our own responsibility for the future.” Let’s seek diversity of thought and perspective DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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PAGE 14 – THE SOMERS RECORD OPINION THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 WE SPECIALIZE IN 8, 10, 12 & 15 YARD DUMPSTERS ON WHEELS & TRADITIONAL DUMPSTERS 10-40 YARD RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CLEAN-OUTS My last column discussed the need to think ahead, into the future, so that you can prepare for that future. Focusing only on today makes it far less likely that you’ll continue to win tomorrow. We reviewed a helpful tool for thinking about the projected future market, called the “the 5 Cs,” organizing your thoughts and expectations into five key buckets – Category, Customers, Channels of distribution, Competition and Capability requirements. The next step is to plan for what you need to do in order to win in that future market. That requires looking critically at your own business, assessing objectively how it stacks up against the projected market, and deciding the major strategies to pursue in order to succeed in that projected market. A widely used tool for this task is called the SWOT analysis. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Strengths: What is your business and organization really good at? Remember, you compete with others. Being at parity with competitors, while it’s a lot better than being weaker, is not a strength. Strengths are where you have competitive advantages. What are they? Weaknesses: Be honest. In what ways are competitors stronger than you? You can’t be strong at everything. What are your key vulnerabilities? Opportunities: What big, profitable market opportunities do you foresee going forward? How do they fit with your strengths? What opportunities are most relevant? Threats: Considering tomorrow’s anticipated market, what threats are most relevant? What threats could really hurt you? Which should keep you up at night? Which must you plan for? But you’re not done yet. The culmination of this analysis is to identify the strategic implications of those Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats – what can and should you do about them? That’s where the rubber needs to meet the road. • How will you capitalize on your strengths? What competitive advantages should you leverage? How will you leverage them? • How will you deal with your weaknesses? What competitive battles should you avoid? What battles can’t be avoided, in which case what weaknesses must be shored up? How will you do that? • Which opportunities should you pursue? Also, what are your competitors’ vulnerabilities that could be a source of your profitable growth? How will you capitalize on those opportunities? • What threats must be addressed? How? What potential competitive battles should you be avoiding? A good “case study” to bring all this to life is the automotive industry. Looking at recent strategic initiatives by major car companies will illustrate how SWOT analyses were used to guide key strategies. Going forward, the biggest issue in the auto market is the emergence of the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Government regulations and incentives make that segment’s rapid growth inevitable. Traditional industry leaders recognize this and the threat it poses to their internal combustion engine-focused product lines, and are working hard to develop their EV capabilities and business. Let’s zero in on how this is driving Tesla, General Motors (GM) and Ford. Tesla’s key strengths include its early dominance of the EV segment, enabled by development of its EV-focused (especially battery) supply chain and manufacturing infrastructure. Recognizing the threat of well capitalized competitors GM and Ford (and others too!) going after its market share, Tesla has cut prices aggressively, and is also pursuing aggressive growth of its Tesla battery charging network, to speed brand growth and reinforcement of its leadership position. GM and Ford, on the other hand, recognize the seemingly inevitable trend to EVs, and are leveraging their long-established brands and dealer networks to quickly establish meaningful EV beachheads. GM is pursuing the mass market through its Chevrolet line with the value-priced Volt sedan, Equinox and Blazer SUVs, and Silverado pick-up truck. It is protecting its luxury market position through early Cadillac EV entries. Ford is focusing its EV investments in its sporty, performance-oriented Mustang (initially with a Mustang SUV), the larger, family-oriented Explorer SUV, and workhorse F-150 pick-up truck. Both companies recognize their supplyside vulnerability due to still limited EV-specific (especially battery) supply chains. This has led both companies to invest substantially in mining companies focused on the elements key to EV batteries, an unorthodox but creative strategic initiative enhancing their ability to compete against Tesla. While your business may be of a very different scale than these automotive giants, SWOT analyses culminating in strategic implications can be a powerful tool in helping you plan toward a more successful tomorrow as well. 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. What must you DO to win tomorrow? WITH KEN FREEMAN
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PAGE 16 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 Each year, the 12U Somers Red Storm Travel Baseball team takes the trip of a lifetime to Cooperstown Dreams Park. Just down the road from the Baseball Hall of Fame, teams from around the country compete in one of the most unique week-long tournaments in the country. This year, 94 teams from 22 different states and two teams from Canada took part in the tourney from July 9 - July 15. “It’s all about the experience,” said head coach Greg Fitts. “The wins and losses on the ball field are always important, but not nearly as important as the camaraderie achieved, friendships made and life lessons learned on this trip. Everything from sleeping out away from their families in the bunks with their teammates for the week, baseball pin trading, many Whiffle ball games played, and the chance to meet other 12U players from across the country make this an unforgettable experience for our players and coaches.” The Somers Red Storm also found success on the playing field. They earned the 44th seed going 3-2 in pool play, beating the Big League Wildcats from Tennessee, the Northville Broncos from Michigan, and the Titan Sports Academy from Georgia. After some hard-fought losses to teams from Maryland and California, the Red Storm finished the week with a .500 record going 3-3. “This was quite an accomplishment for our Somers travel team!” said Fitts who praised the Red Storm’s solid defense and noted that every player on the roster, with the exception of catcher Matthew Ringer, stepped on the mound to pitch for the Red Storm. “It was a true team effort,” Fitts said. “Their bats came alive this past week as well, hitting nine home runs as a team over the span of six games.” Red Storm home run hitters included pitcher/infielder Nicholas Fitts (1), catcher Matthew Ringer (1), pitcher/infielder Braden Valderrama (2), and pitcher/shortstop Chris Azimi, who hit 5 homer including a grand slam. “Azimi was locked in at the plate, batting an incredible .714 for the week with 7 runs scored and 18 RBIs.” Fitts said. Additional players on the roster included pitcher/first baseman Collin Biolsi, outfielder/ pitcher Liam Colderbanks, catcher/outfielder Johnny DeVito, pitcher/outfielder Harry Dugmore, pitcher/outfielder Max Grodio, pitcher/infielder Max Haran, pitcher/first baseman Evan Murolo, and pitcher/ outfielder Nicholas Whipple. The coaching staff includes head coach Fitts and assistant coaches Frank Grodio, John Murolo, and Jake Ringer. As the tournament wrapped up with the championship game, fireworks and closing ceremonies, each player received their Cooperstown rings and were inducted into the Little Majors Hall of Fame. “Multiple Red Storm players said it best,” Fitts reported. “‘We wished the week wasn’t over and we could play here every week!’” Article courtesy of Somers Red Storm Taking Cooperstown by (Red) Storm Somers 12U squad holds its own against the best The Somers Red Storm 10U baseball team continued its successful summer season, winning the War at the Shore Baseball Tournament in Connecticut last month. The team and families had a great trip to New London, where they enjoyed the New England beach town, eating together at Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock then watching the New London Sailfest fireworks. The Red Storm put on their own firework display all weekend, exploding for 40 hits and scoring 38 runs while pitchers held their opponents from Conn. and Mass. to 17 runs. The Red Storm beat the Westfield, Mass., Batter’s Box Renegades 11-8 in the final. “There’s no ‘I’ in this team tournament win,” said head coach Joe Ciavardini. “Everyone contributes and that’s what leads to our success.” Article courtesy of Somers Red Storm Red Storm wins ‘War at the Shore’ Red Storm U10: Michael DeLuca, Bryce Penzo, JJ Holub, Justin Mariani, Lucas Robinson, Nick Comunale, Michael Paulmeno, Jon Lantz, Luca Guaragna, Luca Ciavardini and Colton Gorgone (not pictured Matteo Chiodo), coaches Michael Paulmeno, Michael Lantz, HC Joe Ciavardini and James Robinson PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMES ROBINSON BASEBALL Sports Back Row : Asst. Coach John Murolo, Evan Murolo, Johnny DeVito, Chris Azimi, Matthew Ringer, Collin Biolsi, Liam Colderbanks, Asst. Coach Jake Ringer, Braden Valderrama and Asst Coach Frank Grodio. Front Row: Head Coach Greg Fitts, Harry Dugmore, Nicholas Whipple, Max Haran, Max Grodio and Nicholas Fitts PHOTO COURTESY OF SOMERS RED STORM Call for your FREE consultation today 293 Route 100 Suite 209 Somers, NY (914) 277-1111 www.BBOsmiles.com WE DON'T JUST CREATE AWESOME SMILES... WE INSPIRE THEM! Our friendly board-certified orthodontic specialists treat patients of all ages! We have an incredible team that works hard to make your braces/Invisalign experience amazing. DR. BRIDGHAM DR. BARR
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 17 The championship came after what organizers called “a whirlwind week of hectic travel, focused training, and an intense five days of competition.” Head Coach Phil Bannister—who also serves as the men’s coach at Fordham University and at FC Somers—along with assistant coach and founder Mike Friedlander had been building towards this goal for years. Bannister is no stranger to the national tournament, bringing teams to Orlando on six previous occasions. His seventh attempt would prove the charm after Quickstrike Patriots reached—and then won—the final with a powerful display against tough competition. In fact, the journey to the field was as tough as the action on it. The 22 players, which include Somers High School student Annie Maguire and Yorktown High School’s Kaitlyn Judge, battled canceled flights, delays, and layovers, then arrive to face extreme heat. By the time the team landed late on Monday of tournament week, they had missed the opening ceremonies at ESPN Disney’s World of Sports. Although tired from their journey, the Patriots rallied together and executed a game plan to achieve the goals they had set in May when they earned their trip to the nationals. They played teams from Ohio, Louisiana, and Missouri in the first round before advancing to the semifinal against a Nebraska squad and the final against Long Island’s Middle Country Soccer Club, winning 2-0. Somers rising senior Maguire had three goals and an assist in the tournament, while Yorktown’s Judge scored an important semifinal goal while being tasked with marking the top attackers from the opposition. “I cannot describe the feeling that winning nationals gave me,” Maguire said. “It’s something that I will always remember. Every time my team stepped on the field, we simply did not want it to be the last time we were playing together. We wanted to be in control of how our season ended. All of us had passion and heart every single minute of every game.” Maguire credited Bannister for pulling the group together. “Our coach Phil has so much love for the game and never stopped believing that our team could win it all,” she said. “He made us play at the next level, a level we didn’t know we could play at. He knew exactly what had to be done to win it all, and his plan worked. Everyone played a role in winning and I think if one of those roles were taken away, we would have lost.” The national title caps off a season that included winning an ENY New York State Cup Championship, an Eastern Regional Championship and now the US Youth Soccer (USYSS) National Championship. The national title was the team’s mission since training began in November, a team organizer said. As the tournament approached, the training included both soccer skills and the mental/physical skills needed to face the conditions. Last year, the Florida heat—and some key injuries—played a role in the Patriots falling short of the title. This time, they were prepared. “I think from coming back from nationals last year and losing, no one wanted to feel the same way this year,” Maguire said. “I broke my collarbone last year during the first game of nationals. It was heartbreaking to me that I couldn’t play in something that I had worked so hard for. Coming back this year, we played the same team and going into it, I’m not gonna lie, I was scared and nervous because I didn’t want to feel the same way I did last year.” Maguire said she told herself she was ready and focused on the task at hand. “I had something to prove to myself and to people around me,” she explained. “I ended up scoring two goals [against Missouri’s No. 1-ranked team, No. 7 in the U.S., LFA Tottleben 2005G Lou Fusz Athletic] and no collarbone being broken. We ended up winning that game 3-0 and I was proud of my team and myself.” The group also knew this would be their last chance to play together. While Maguire and Judge will be high school seniors, many of the team’s key members are off to college and NCAA competition next year. “With the seniors leaving it was sure to be very emotional for the group,” Bannister said. “They’ve competed together for a long time and it was a fitting sendoff to have success in Orlando. It was definitely a huge motivation for the team.” As for Maguire, the experience has taught her to set her sights high. “I think my biggest take away is always believe that you could do anything you put your mind to—if you have the right mindset and you’re with the right people,” she said. CHAMPIONS FROM PAGE 1 Coach Phil Bannister holds the championship trophy with Somers HS student Annie Maguire. 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BY WES ADAMS CONTRIBUTING WRITER There’s no better time than the dog days of summer to do something that benefits other members of the dog family at the Wolf Conservation Center of South Salem. To inspire you to drag your tail off the couch and get moving through this heat and humidity, join the growing pack of runners, walkers, and bikers from around the world and around your neighborhood participating in August’s month-long Run Like a Wolf challenge. The annual challenge raises money to support the organization’s critical work to preserve and protect a keystone species that was once populous across North America. Funds support the center’s educational programming, research, advocacy, and recovery efforts on behalf of Mexican gray wolves and red wolves. The race’s on-foot category challenges walkers, runners, and hikers to complete 100 miles in 31 days, while riders in the bike category are going for 200 miles. “There’s no minimum age to sign up,” said Patrice Capobianchi, Donor Relations Manager at WCC. “So, it’s a great way to get the whole family together to enjoy the outdoors.” Now in its third year, the challenge remains a virtual event. This DIY-friendly format allows participants at home or on vacation total flexibility to complete their mileage any way they want. And flexibility is key. In 2020, Brian Marschhauser (former Halston Media editor) reported that his plan to log the hundred miles with a 5K (3.1 miles) a day quickly went off the rails in the very first week as he found himself preferring to vary mileage from day to day. “Some days I just wanted to stay home, lay down, and take a break,” said Marschhauser. “But I knew that missing a day would only make me fall further behind. So, I put on my running clothes and went outside—day after day after day.” In the end he ran closer to 70 miles, and hiked and walked another 30 with his wife and dog. Another advantage to the virtual nature of the event is that supporters of the WCC can participate from anywhere on the globe. According to Capobianchi, “While we imagine many of our fellow international wolf lovers and advocates would be nothing short of enthusiastic to join us for a local run here in New York, we know this would be nearly impossible to achieve. Instead, our virtual run lets people compete anywhere and at any time during the month of August.” For the second year, race organizers will partner with the University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project to once again bring a wild wolf into the fold. This year racers can track their daily mileage against that of B2L, a GPS-collared wolf living in northern Minnesota within Voyageurs National Park. B2L is a wolf frequently on the move and has been known to travel up to thirty miles in a single day. Or not: Race organizers report that last year’s Voyageurs wolf partner wandered into a tasty blueberry patch, which slowed him down for a few days. Typically, the event hosts over 1,000 participants across both the run and bike categories. So far, participants from 37 states and 14 countries have signed up. And not all participants are human. “We always welcome animals to compete alongside their human counterparts, and some of the animals that have previously competed have signed up once again,” said the WCC’s Capobianchi. Reflecting wolves’ preference for living and running in packs, the Run Like a Wolf challenge allows runners, walkers, and riders to participate as part of a team. There are three different types of teams that participants can create or join: relay, social, or corporate teams. Individuals in groups of up to three can band together and split the 100 or 200 miles between them, like a relay race. In social and corporate teams, all participants are required to complete each category’s full mileage, but there’s no limit to team size. WCC organizers offer a bonus to teams of 10 or more of $10 off the registration fee for each member. This year Run Like a Wolf is partnering with LOWA Boots and Thule to award prizes to top finishers in speed, mileage, and fundraising. These top finishers will be asked to provide proof of their accomplishments from their preferred fitness tracking application, such as Strava, Fitbit, etc. Organizers will also host a raffle for challenge fundraisers, as well as a product giveaway across each of our social media platforms for users who post and use the hashtag #RunLikeaWolf. Like last year, each registrant will have the ability to join a wolf pack (Alawa, Nikai, Trumpet, or Lava), and the pack with the highest mileage will be invited to a private virtual program with Wolf Conservation Center staff (of both the two- and fourlegged varieties). All participants who complete the challenge will receive a custom woodcut medal from Raven Tree Works, a creative duo local to South Salem. Held during these hazy, lazy weeks when Sirius, the Dog Star, is rising and setting with the sun, how effective a fundraiser is this event for fellow members of the family Canidae? Last year, 969 challengers from 36 countries participated. And during the race, $60,000 was raised and 85,000 miles were logged. To register, and to find more information, visit the event’s website: nywolf.org/run-like-awolf-2023 Run for the Wolves Wolf Conservation Center to stage virtual fundraiser this August This year participants can compare their daily mileage to that of B2L, a GPS-collared wolf living in northern Minnesota within Voyageurs National Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF WCC Canine companions can be registered for the challenge as official participants. PHOTO COURTESY OF DECLAN ADAMS THE RUNAROUND
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 LEISURE THE SOMERS RECORD – 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. Indicates tire pressure 4. Request 7. Clairvoyance 10. 007’s creator 11. Adult male 12. Scandinavian god of battle 13. Cloths spread on a coffin 15. Breeze through 16. Ladyfish genus 19. It’s good to take them 21. Noble-governed territory 23. Members of U.S. Navy 24. Card game resembling rummy 25. Affected by injury 26. Member of a Semitic people 27. Left 30. Woman’s cloak 34. S. American plant 35. Prohibit 36. Offense 41. Dish soap brand 45. Ottoman military commanders 46. Ancient Greek City 47. Makes unhappy 50. Discuss again 54. Medical instrument 55. Promote 56. A beloved carb 57. Tag the base runner to get him out 59. Prehistoric people 60. Large African antelope 61. Vehicle 62. Georgia rockers 63. Scientific instrument (abbr.) 64. A major division of g eological time 65. Attempt CLUES DOWN 1. Plant of the nettle family 2. Fit to be sold 3. Rather 4. Collected 5. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 6. Patella 7. Ageless 8. Lists of course requirements 9. Pokes at 13. TV network 14. They __ 17. Cooking hardware 18. U.S. Army title 20. Iron-containing compound 22. Swiss river (alt. spelling) 27. Former French coin 28. Electronic countermeasures 29. Taxi 31. Helps little firms 32. Woeful 33. Midway between northeast and east 37. Glowing 38. Tasks which should be done 39. An informal body of friends 40. Intrinsic nature 41. Neural structures 42. Brews 43. Where ships unload cargo 44. Singer 47. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 48. Southwest Scotland town 49. Most worthless parts 51. Viscous 52. Put to work 53. Old world, new 58. Swiss river Bananas are a versatile fruit that can be eaten right off the bunch or utilized in a bevy of recipes. Despite being characterized as the first “superfood” endorsed by the American Medical Association in the early 20th century, bananas are avoided by some people. Some claim that bananas make people gain weight or develop constipation, but many medical organizations point to the nutritional benefits of bananas, which contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese. A banana’s flavor starts out as mildly sweet and gains more sweetness as it ripens. Very ripe bananas, or those that have brown speckled skins, don’t need to be discarded. They make perfect additions to baked goods, notably banana bread. Before tossing out brown bananas, consider this recipe for “Chocolate Chip Banana Bread” courtesy of Jenna Barnard and the Butternut Bakery Blog. Transform bananas into a moist dessert Preheat your oven to 325 F and grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugars until you reach a pastelike consistency. This may take some vigorous whisking for a minute or two. You can either use a whisk or an electric mixer with the paddle attachment. Add in your mashed bananas followed by the eggs, yogurt and vanilla. Once all of your wet ingredients are mixed together, fold in the dry ingredients. Then, fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if you like. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let it cool completely before removing from the pan. Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 1 loaf 1-1/2 cups ripe and mashed banana (3 to 4 medium bananas), measured 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt (sour cream also works) 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips, plus a handful more for sprinkling on top
PAGE 20 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 After Alice died, Lisa Sacks, a rabbi at Bet Torah, asked Susan what she thought her daughter’s biggest “concerns” growing up had been. It was that she couldn’t make friends, which, as defined by a child and teen, meant not being invited to parties or not having anyone to sit with at lunch. “I think Alice was stunned by the daily outpouring of love and affection she received,” said Petigrow in her eulogy. It came in the form of notes and cards, flowers, stuffed animals, a T-shirt, a “pink furry blanket with glow-in-the-dark stars,” and even a massage. “In one of those rare deep and real moments, Alice said something to me and my parents a week ago that I will continue to hear on repeat forever: ‘Your best friends are my friends too.’ Alice, you are so right. We all love you, Ali. And I hope you know how much every one of us learned from you.” THE LONG ROAD In 2007, when the Dillons were living in Merrick, Alice was on the national transplant waiting list, but, as anyone who’s been there knows, the journey from candidate to recipient can be a long—and sometimes fatal—one. Her kidneys were failing, and she was being kept going by a three-times-a-week dialysis regimen. No one in her family had the requisite blood type -- O positive or negative. The year before, Alice’s story had been picked up by Newsday. The hunt for a kidney consumed her loved ones. They mastered the internet and social media and created a website. The Dillons got responses from all over the world, which helped, even if most were just words of encouragement. Then they finally got a serious nibble. Unfortunately, a medical problem prevented the anonymous man from making good on his selfless offer. Then, the family heard from Lisa Millard, a tax preparer who had spotted their flyer at her office. She told them: “While this is nothing that I had ever (seriously) considered, I am an organ donor and figured why wait til I’m dead.” Four months later, after Millard passed all the tests required of a living donor, the Dillons celebrated Alice’s 40th birthday with a backyard barbecue. The party continued at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla where they finally met their daughter’s savior face to face. The Dillons were overcome with relief when they saw Millard sitting there. While ecstatic, Alice could hardly believe it herself. She wondered later if the surgery had been “real or not.” Millard was later presented with H&R Block’s Hero Award by her company and the Nassau County Legislature recognized her for the humanitarian act. The Somers Record wrote about the Dillons in 2021 after the family launched its second campaign to find Alice a new kidney. They posted leaflets everywhere, reached out to community organizations such as the Lions Club, and contacted this newspaper. One woman from Connecticut did come forward but backed out at the last minute. There were a few others who reached out to the family but never took it further. “Then the window closed,” Susan said. During her final illness, Alice was at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco; Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla; Putnam Ridge Rehab in Brewster; and Putnam Hospital in Carmel. You can donate to the Long Island Transplant Recipients International Organization at PO Box 81, Garden City, NY, 11530 DILLON FROM PAGE 3 Moonlight Swing Dance at the Hammond Museum Celebrate the summer and the unique resources of North Salem from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11. Two of our town’s gems include the Hammond Museum and the Norm Hathaway Big Band – two organizations that are joining forces for a ‘big apple’ style evening close to home. The Norm Hathaway Big Band, with vocalist Stephanie Purcell, will entertain you with music for your listening and dancing pleasure - think the “Great American Songbook!” The band is a contemporary 18-piece orchestra formed here in North Salem in 1999. Their first performance was at the Vail’s Grove Pavilion in North Salem to raise funds for the restoration of Peach Lake. Over the years, they have performed at such venues as the world-famous Iridium jazz club on Broadway in Manhattan, and other famous venues in the New York Metropolitan area. In 2012, they were included in Saturday Night Live’s 100th Digital Short Video featuring Will Ferrell, Andy Samberg, John Hamm, Natalie Portman, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber and many other celebrities. Music spans the decades from Glenn Miller’s 1938 swing anthem “In the Mood” to Camila Cabello’s 2017 salsa-pop hit “Havana.” The Aug. 11 program will include fox trots, jitterbugs, swing tunes, ballads, waltzes, Latin dance and Disco with a generous helping of other dancing goodies. So, bring your friends and family to have some fun! Enjoy the musical treasures of the” Great American Songbook,” dance a little, and raise a glass to celebrate our hometown gems. The Hammond Museum is located at 28 Deveau Road in North Salem. Tickets are $25 general admission and $15 for 18-and-under. Free to North Salem residents with proof of residency. Bring a basket of snacks. Cash bar (wine and beer). Somers PTA Council SPIRIT WEAR SALE The Somers PTA Council is selling Somers Spirit wear. The store is open year-round and items ship to your home. Promo codes are available on the website. 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