VOL. 13 NO. 11 THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 ELEPHANT’S TRUNK 4 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 20 OBITUARIES 22 OPINION 8 SPORTS 14 Somers Prom Night pg 3 CELEBRATION Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Dozens of members and supporters of Race Amity of Northern Westchester and Putnam gathered at Reis Park in Somers last Sunday to celebrate inclusiveness, equality, and justice. Folks enjoyed a potluck picnic, presentations, music, poetry, and opportunities to renew old friendships and make new ones. A performance was put on by young actors from New Era Creative Space, an arts organization based in Peekskill. e student-written play was inspired by Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday in 2019. It commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. e Emancipation Proclamation was declared in 1862, but enslaved persons in Texas weren’t informed until three years later. RANWP meets at the Somers Library on Primrose Street on the second Tuesday of every month. One of the group’s recent o erings was a talk by Mark Levy, a civil rights movement veteran, former teacher, and union organizer. Levy had volunteered for the Mississippi Freedom Summer project of 1964 as a teacher at the Meridian Freedom School in Lauderdale County. A proclamation, signed by Supervisor Robert Scorrano and presented by town Councilman Bill Faulkner, declared June 11 Race Amity Day in Somers. Noting that the nation “is comprised Race Amity Festival returns to Somers Nola Blair, David and Judyth Stavans, Charmaine Aleong, and Susan Cody of Race Amity of Northern Westchester and Putnam with Tito Davila (representing Sen. Pete Harckham) and African drummer Baba Kazi Oliver PHOTO: CAROL REIF Visit TapIntoSomers.net for the latest news. SEE AMITY PAGE 14 HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 fi NEW CONSTRUCTION in Old Iron Estates ready Fall, ‘23 with time to personalize. This fresh and modern design offers the feel of the Ultimate Tree House with soaring ceilings, walls of glass and distant views. 6,400 sf - masterfully crafted and set on 4+ private and lush acres with pool site. $3,818,000
PAGE 2 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 Live Bands HAPPY CRABS PORK CHOP EXPRESS PRIMROSE DRIVE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Reis Park Saturday, June 24 (Rain Date June 25) 4PM Until Fireworks TOWN OF SOMERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOMERS LIONS CLUB SOMERS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SONS OF SOMERS Basketball Tournament Hot Dog Eating Contest Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course Famous Somers Lions BBQ Chef Rob Food Truck Sinapi's Italian Ices Truck Reis Park Concession Stand Live Bands HAPPY CRABS PORK CHOP EXPRESS PRIMROSE DRIVE Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course Sinapi's Italian Ices Truck Reis Park Concession Stand Somers Volunteer Fire Department Somers Police Department Somers EMS Somers Parks and Recreation Somers Highway Department Shuttle bus between SHS and Reis Park beginning at 5pm For Somers Residents & Accompanying Guests - No Pets Allowed SPECIAL THANKS TO
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CORRECTION Town of Somers Independence Day Celebration Saturday, June 24, at 4 p.m. In partnership with Somers Lions Club, Somers Chamber of Commerce, and Sons of Somers. To be held in Reis Park, featuring a basketball tournament, hotdog eating contest, giant in- atable obstacle course, famous Somers Lions BBQ, Chef Rob Food Truck, Sinapi’s Italian Ice Truck, Reis Park concession stand, live music by Happy Crabs, Pork Chop Express, and Primrose Drive, and reworks! Special thanks to Somers Volunteer Fire Department, Somers Police Department, Somers EMS, Somers Parks & Recreation, and Somers Highway Department. Shuttle bus between SHS and Reis Park beginning at 5 p.m. For Somers residents and accompanying guests. No pets allowed. Rain date June 25. Church of the Good Shepherd 39 Granite Springs Road in Granite Springs SENIOR SATURDAY LUNCH Saturday, June 17, at 12 p.m. e Church of the Good Shepherd will host its next non-denominational, free lunch gathering of local senior citizens at the church. A delicious hot meal will be served, and will be accompanied by companionship, conversation and community! e meal will conclude with dessert and co ee. A second meal will be given to everyone attending to take home. RSVP is required by calling 914-248-5631 or emailing seniorssaturdays@good shepherdny.org. Somers Lions Club CHILDREN’S EYE SCREENING EVENT Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. To be held at Somers Library. Did you know that vision problems undetected by age 7 can become permanent? 80% of learning is visual. In NYS, the average referral rate is 15%. Screening eyes early can save your children’s eyesight. is quick, non-intrusive, and free screening is proudly presented by the Somers Lions Club, working with Lions See Inc., a NY State program in partnership with Lions Kidsight USA. Somers BSA Troop 376 WEEKLY MEETING Most Tuesdays, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Somers Middle School Cafeteria. Embark on a journey that your son will remember and bene t from for a lifetime! ere is no youth program quite like Scouts BSA, which o ers leadership development, teaches citizenship and responsibility, embeds useful outdoor survival skills, can spark career interests, and boasts exciting activities that few outside of Scouting have the opportunity to experience. Celebrating 30 years in Somers, Troop 376 is sponsored by the Somers Lions Club and proudly o ers a well-balanced “AdultGuided, Youth-Led” program that includes activities for all skill levels and interests. 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THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 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 Do you know what the cost of your long-term care will be if you are not eligible for Medicaid? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER fi e Somers Women’s Club has come to the rescue of the folks who usually do the rescuing – the town’s rst responders. A nonpro t all-volunteer organization, it celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. fi e SWC was set up to provide support and assistance to individuals, families, community groups, and other nonpro ts through ongoing service projects. For instance, said Co-President Pam Manna, it recently gave six glider chairs to Hour Children, a nonpro t that provides services to incarcerated mothers at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, the largest women’s prison in the country. fi e gliders o er the moms a cozy space to snuggle their newborns. fi e SWC also regularly donates to Support Connection, Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center, Community Center of Northern Westchester, and the Montrose VA. fi e SWC’s 50th Anniversary Gala last June, yearly ra e, and annual tag sale were “very successful,” Manna said, adding that the group ended up with a good deal of money in its co ers. Wanting to make a “signi cant contribution” to the town, the organization put feelers out, hoping to nd a worthy cause to support, said SWC Co-president Jane Zucker. Several requests were reviewed, but the one that really grabbed its attention was one for a rescue boat from the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. “We had all our antennas out. So that popped up and it was great,” Zucker said last week. In January, then-Chief Jon Mackey wrote to the SWC thanking them for the opportunity to apply for funding. fi e SVFD is one of the “busiest” in Westchester, he said. In 2022, it responded to 2,933 incidents. As an all-hazards agency, the SVFD can be called to “a variety of emergencies such as water, rope rescue, and plane crashes” on top of its “normal responsibilities.” It is funded by taxpayers. One of the items that often gets pushed to the back burner at budget time is water rescue equipment. fi is is ironic, considering that the re district contains numerous waterways. fi ese include the Muscoot and Amawalk reservoirs, Lake Lincolndale, Lake Shenorock, and Lake Purdys – plus other small bodies of water. Residents and visitors use them to boat, sh, and swim. About 8 percent of Somers’ 32 square miles is water, Mackey said. fi e SVFD only had three small “very used shing-type boats” that were given to it by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). According to the new chief, John Meeker, the ¢ at-bottomed, aluminum vessels “barely hold two people.” One is kept at the Amawalk Reservoir, the other o Route 100, and the third – Marine 69 -- at the rehouse in Lincolndale. fi ey are also deployed when Somers Women’s Club donates for SVFD rescue boat PHOTO: CAROL REIF Fire Commissioner Laurent Verard, Susan Petroccione, Diana Justo, Robina Stern, Judy Miele, Eydie Caren, SVFD Chief John Meeker, Jane Zucker (SWC co-president), Pam Manna (SWC co-president), and Christine Robbins SEE BOAT PAGE 21
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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 a iliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail 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 O ice: 914-302-5830 [email protected] PAGE 8 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 Mark Twain famously quipped, “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” It’s especially true when Albany politicians are at work. Last weekend, in the wee hours of the morning, the New York legislature was busy doing a complete partisan overhaul of the election process in New York, which if it is not vetoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, will dramatically alter the way elections are conducted in New York State for a generation. I am no “good government” Pollyanna when it comes to bare knuckle politics. I understand that winning majority control of all three branches of government in New York has consequences. But we do expect the party in power to exercise a hint of self-control, as well as striving for best practices when it comes to good government. is latest round of early-morning hijinks reminds us why the New York legislature is widely held to be one of the most dysfunctional in the United States. If there was an international competition, I’m sure they would place at the top of that list too. Here’s a glimpse of the changes approved by the legislature in no particular order. First, all local elections statewide will now be conducted during even-numbered, national election years, the same time as Presidential, Congressional, and statewide elections. For anyone that follows local elections, the dopiness of this idea is obvious. e electorate that oods the polling places in national election years cares little about local issues. Local candidates and issues will be swamped by State passes drastic overhaul of local elections DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Congressman’s ‘pawn’ comment appalling Dear Editor, Having read Congressman Mike Lawler’s piece (“Setting the record straight about support for our veterans,” June 1, Page 8), I nd myself once again appalled by and disappointed in the man who represents my congressional district. In the piece, Congressman Lawler speaks of a group of veterans and concerned citizens who stood outside the Montrose V.A. protesting the possibility of cuts to V.A. services in the thenupcoming debt ceiling bill discussions. I was one of the people in that group, a group of distinguished veterans, former V.A. employees and a few other folks who were there to express concern and frustration at the possibility. I was there as a Gold Star Mother (GSM). For those who do not know, a GSM is a mother who has lost a child to service, and I did speak strongly of my frustration that my congressman had only presented his thoughts on this legislation in a fashion that made it impossible to interact with him and have him explain his position. I lost my son after he waited 16 months for care from the V.A.. He was an exemplary soldier who was named the 2010 Ft. Bragg Soldier of the Year, served eight years in the 82nd Airborne and deployed twice to Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was an intelligence analyst who was proud of his work and trusted the promise of care he’d been given, but who died from an infection (after his last call to the V.A. had him on hold for 6-1/2 hours), because he could not get the care he needed in a timely manner from an insu ciently funded V.A. I have been a veterans advocate since his passing and have been actively involved in the creation and passage of more veteran friendly legislation (perhaps even more legislation of any kind) than Congressman Lawler. I was an active member of Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney’s Veterans Advisory Board and held the title of Legislative Director of e Purple Heart Honor Mission and worked very hard to help gather support for the Purple Heart Commemorative Coin Bill (creation to its passage) in 2020. I am not a far-left activist, nor am I a political pawn of any group, as the congressman has referred to all of us who stood outside the V.A. I am an independent thinker and the mother of a soldier who served with honor, but died because promises were not able to be kept. ese were promises made by an Army recruiter who had absolutely no connection to services that would need to be provided by the V.A. To be clear, I have absolutely no doubt that Congressman Lawler respects those who are serving and have served, and I believe he wants to do right by them, but his refusal to actually meet with the people he represents to hear their legitimate concerns is disappointing and his labeling of people he doesn’t know as “pawns” is completely appalling and disrespectful. Shortly after the event at the Montrose V.A., Lawler’s deputy chief of sta posted a picture of me and some of the veterans in attendance and labeled us as pawns on social media. e post was quickly taken down, but I was able to grab a screen shot. I made very public statements of the inappropriate nature of his ill-considered posting, and honestly worried about his job security should his boss learn that he had been so disrespectful to a Gold Star Mother and magni cent veterans. Needless to say, I am no longer concerned about the job security of the chief of sta given that his boss, my congressman, has chosen to publicly call us pawns himself. Again, as I did when I spoke in front of the V.A., I ask Congressman Lawler to move forward having conversations with his constituents rather than using media to call people names. My tax dollars pay his salary, and my son died because of his service to this remarkable nation. I honestly believe he could and should do better. I’m easy to nd and happy to chat at any time Congressman Lawler would like. -Stephanie Keegan Somers LETTER SEE SCOTT PAGE 9
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Under this new scheme, there could be as many as 35 to 40 di erent elections, necessitating that many columns on the ballot. How much interest will there be in those candidates in the 39th and 40th positions on the ballot? You may need to spread your ballot out on a picnic table to read it. Our elected o cials always like to remind us that New York is a home rule state. I’m not sure what happened, since the legislature is sticking their nose into local elections, telling local o cials what to do. What happened to the Je ersonian notion that the government closest to the people governs best? ere is a reason that odd-year elections are reserved for local focus. It’s been the tradition in New York for 200 years and in the vast majority of states across the country for at least that long. I’m happy to report there was some bipartisan common sense in our area, at least in the Assembly, since both Republican Matt Slater and Democrat Chris Burdick voted against this measure. Both of them served as town supervisors in their respective towns of Yorktown and Bedford. I had the pleasure of serving with Burdick for ve years. ey both understand what a boneheaded idea it is to move these local elections to the national election schedule. ey also appreciate the time, expense and heartache they will be subjecting local government o cials, as they scramble to schedule extra elections and realign processes. Next, in addition to nationalizing local elections, the legislature also overrode the will of the voters by re-instituting “no excuse” absentee ballots – a measure rejected in a statewide referendum 60% to 40% just two years ago. ey also made changes to the previously passed campaign nance reform, which e New York Times panned in their editorial, “New York Lawmakers Try to Sabotage Campaign Reform.” Without going into minute detail, that legislation would pump $100 million of taxpayer money into the campaign co ers of incumbents, while saddling challengers with hurdles to qualify for the same money. And nally, lest anyone want to go to court to challenge the constitutionality of the power grab, they have limited any litigation to only four of the state’s 62 counties – New York, Westchester, Albany, and Erie (Bu alo). at legislative judge shopping will ensure the most favorable venue for their point of view. All of these dramatic changes were made outside of the public view in the wee hours of the morning. e legislators had the opportunity for public hearings and consultations with local of- cials, but were probably afraid of the feedback they would get -- not a recipe for success. County executives and town supervisors are uniformly against the legislation, but they had no opportunity to be heard. You’re probably getting the idea that I think this is really bad legislation. Even my liberal friends were aghast. Gov. Hochul is our only hope for moderation. Give her a ring; I am sure she would love to hear from you. SCOTT FROM PAGE 8 As a musician, I think it’s important to expose yourself to di erent genres of music and give them a fair chance. Go ahead and try exposing yourself right now, and I guarantee you’ll be surprised at the results. I like a little of everything. I like the type of jazz that starts with a good melodic phrase, and then wanders o , delves into some solos, takes a bus trip to Toledo, Ohio, has a baby, takes up pottery, develops a gambling problem, then nds its way back to the original phrase it started with and makes a smooth landing. It’s exhausting and satisfying. I like country music if I’m in the mood for it. Some of the sweetest ballads known to music are crooned and drawled out of Nashville in an accent so thick I have a hard time believing we’re in the same country. I don’t even mind if you tell me how you can’t believe you lived this long without me in one song and in the next you’re loading up your pickup truck, your beer cooler and your shotgun at the same time and won’t tell me where you’re going. I even like disco music, if the lighting is right. You’ll know the Listening skills RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD SEE MELEN PAGE 10
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It started with a wonderful performance of “Brahms’ Requiem” by the Hudson Chorale and the Westchester Choral Society along with a professional orchestra and two soloists. ere was no pitch corrector, there was no lip syncing, there was no choreography, and it was quite beautiful. It’s something that young people need to hear so that it can be proven that hard work and dedication really mean something in music. I like to just sit there and absorb the music, as I am highly absorbent, like a quilted paper towel. e words were in German, but Brahms was one of the few composers that embraced translations of his work. I don’t speak any German, but my English isn’t that much better. But I got the general idea. What I couldn’t gure out was when to clap. e guy next to me whispered to me that you clap at the end of a movement. If people clapped at the end of my movement, I would be attered and appalled at the same time. I waited until the orchestra stopped and no one was moving, but it still wasn’t the end of the movement. Anyone can audition to join the Hudson Chorale; you don’t need to be formally trained, although some of the singers are. I imagine my rst interview going something like this: “So, Mr. Melén, have you had any training?” “Well, my Mother always played opera music around the house, so I guess you could say that I am house-trained.” “And what is your range?” “It’s a Whirlpool.” “What part do you sing?” “I’m a baritone, like Frank Sinatra.” “Oh, meaning you sing like Frank Sinatra?” “No, meaning I like Frank Sinatra.” After the concert I went to a local tavern, where a Southern rock cover band was playing, and that was fun too. ey did “Ramblin’ Man,” that song where “I was born in the backseat of a Greyhound bus.” I can’t remember if they charged me two fares. ey played that Lynyrd Skynyrd song where they sing “Eww that smell” while I was in the men’s room, and I had to wait in there for almost six minutes until it was over. ey did that song where they sing “Can’t you see, can’t you see what that woman, she been doin’ to me....” e fact is that without my glasses, I could not tell for sure what she was doing, but it didn’t look THAT bad. What do YOU feel like right now? Maybe some Hot Tuna with Black Eyed Peas and Red Hot Chili Peppers, some Meatloaf with Bread and Cream, Cranberries, Raspberries, Peaches & Herb and Salt-NPepa. Whatever your taste, taste it live. at’s what makes music into an experience. Say hello at [email protected]. MELEN FROM PAGE 9 Ken and I have lived in our current home for about 30 years, and for 20 of them we have held a tag sale. Slowly, over the year, we would put aside items we no longer used or needed; after all, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” We would invite friends and family to bring their items to sell at our sale. For the most part, it worked out well. People enjoyed having so many di erent items to choose from. Finally, about two years before the pandemic, we decided not to have any more tag sales. It’s a long, arduous process which begins with rst determining what we wanted to get rid of. We had to nd a place in our home or garage to store those items until the sale date. Next, I would clean anything that had collected dust or grime, made sure the electronics worked, and I spot cleaned the clothes, shoes and sneakers. Next, I would carefully price and “tag” each item. It couldn’t be too high, or no one would touch it. Choosing a date for our sale, placing signs around town and advertising in Facebook Marketplace was next. at being done a week before the sale, we could nally set up the tables in our two garages. en for the next six days, we would pray for good weather. Over the years, there were about ve times when the rain poured in buckets and we just sold out of our garages. e people who come to our sales are real troopers, as they would weather the elements and take the long trek up the driveway to our home. On the day of the sale, Ken and I would get up at 6 a.m. to make sure all was placed outdoors before 8 a.m. Of course, before the sale day we made sure we had our mini fridge stocked with water bottles, some fruit and premade sandwiches so we could grab a bite here and there to get us through the day. We had what we thought was our last tag sale about six years ago; but lately we had fi at’s a big no! JO ANN FRANCELLA JUST JO ANN SEE FRANCELLA PAGE 11
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City. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars • Monuments & inscriptions available. eff ects of which contributed to his distinctive slurred speech and facial expression. It didn’t stop him from pursuing his dream of being an entertainer. Buddy was easily recognizable: less than six feet tall, a round pleasing face and husky body. I recall him in the 1962 movie, “ e Music Man” and in “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World” (1963). Buddy went to Public School 103, located on 54th Street and 14th Avenue. My dad, my brothers and I also graduated from 103. at’s cool! I was a sixthgrade graduate in 1959, and I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the one teacher who was simply wonderful. His name was Mr. Reich. So, one day at work, I loaded up our Plymouth station wagon with all the clothes for delivery and my father informed me that one order was going to a customer who lived in the same six-story apartment building as Buddy Hackett’s mom. Well, I arrived at the “Hackett house.” No open parking spots, I decided to double-park, guring this will be a quick delivery, not a busy tra c street, so not to worry (at least I thought). I grabbed the order and the ticket indicated that the customer was on the sixth oor. I walked into the lobby, headed to the elevator, pressed the button, and as the elevator door opened, I heard someone enter the the lobby. He called out to me, “Hold the elevator!” OK, no problem. e person entered the elevator and I recognized him immediately. It’s Buddy Hackett! I said, “Hello, Mr. Hackett.” He replied, “Call me Buddy and press the button for the fth oor.” I complied. Of course, he was here to visit his mom. Wow, I was in the company of my dad’s friend and a celebrity. I couldn’t think of anything else to say. e journey up to the fth oor was only a few seconds. I couldn’t make any small talk. I was dumb struck. Well, we reached the fth oor and Buddy exited the elevator. My opportunity to say something smart or wise to the man my dad always mentioned never entered my mind. I continued to the sixth oor and made the delivery. I thought, yikes, I’m doubled-parked! Better get going. I ran down the staircase. Once outside, there was a policeman looking over my car, holding a rectangular-shaped pad with pen in hand. I was going to get a parking ticket! My nerves were frayed. My father wouldn’t be happy. e o cer stated, “It’s illegal to double-park.” He stared at me a little longer and said, “You’re from the dry cleaning store.” “Yes, sir,” I replied. He put away his pad and pen and walked away. I guess he was one of the policemen who received the ‘special care’ my dad off ered. I never told anyone about this incident. ank you Dad. Harvey Savadsky is a resident of Heritage Hills in Somers. SAVADSKY FROM PAGE 11 This Father’s Day, let’s take a moment from our busy schedules to honor our dads, biological or otherwise. By celebrating dads, we acknowledge all that they mean to us. As for my dad, to really understand him, it is necessary to re ect on his entire life. His beginnings were truly humble. His parents’ migration to this country from Italy did not meet with good fortune. By the time my father was 12, he was an orphan. Taken in by his older sister and her husband, he was startled one afternoon to come home from school to nd all his belongings piled up on the outside stoop. Parentless and now homeless, he was forced to work countless hours at any job he could nd. He ended up renting a room at the local Y.M.C.A., which became his new home. ings began to look up for dad when he married my mom. But he did not have long to celebrate. In fact, he interrupted his wedding day festivities to enlist in the Army, responding to Pearl Harbor as so many thousands of young people did at the time. After the war, he returned home to raise a family. As a father, he had no real role models and it showed. His struggles as a parent were particularly striking when contrasted with my mom, who was a teacher and took to parenting eff ortlessly. Mom was totally approachable while dad was not. During conversations, he would raise his voice at the slightest provocation. At an early age, I learned to address him only when he invited it. My mother, instead, welcomed dialogue and very seldom raised her voice. Mom was extremely funny; we would laugh for hours. Dad had no sense of humor. I can recall making him laugh only twice. e Honoring dads everywhere JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANO PAGE 13
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In a “ is is Your Life” type presentation, they got to the part where I was born, and I cheered heartily. e audience (and my dad) roared with amusement. e second time I got him to laugh was when I told him that I had a minor fender bender with his car, which he had lent me for a New Year’s Eve date. He thought I was kidding (I wish I was). My mother had, like the rest of us mortals, normal aches and pains. Dad was like steel; he never had a cavity in his life and astounded his doctor at every physical. To us kids, he seemed indestructible. At the end of his life, he su ered greatly, but never once complained. He had his chemo treatments in the morning and went to work in the afternoon. While my mom was free with her a ection, my dad was uncomfortable in this department. Even so, like all good parents, he demonstrated his love in small ways that often went unnoticed. He showed up at all my Little League games, bizarrely staying in the car and beeping his horn if I did something noteworthy. He loved picking me up at the Y.M.C.A. every Friday night. He would take the entire family on “rides” every Sunday. He took my sister and me ice skating regularly. One time after watching us for hours, he rented a pair of skates and got on the ice for the fi rst time in his life. e result was disastrous; and it took all my strength to refrain from laughing hysterically. My parents also di ered in other ways. Where mom exercised patience, dad did not. She would spend hours waiting in a doctor’s o ce; he left after 20 minutes, saying, “My time is as valuable as theirs.” Mom liked her steak to resemble a hockey puck; dad’s steak was served close to raw. Mother sang like an angel; father could only whistle. Despite their exceedingly di erent temperaments, as parents, they presented a unifi ed front. Etched permanently in my mind are two instances when that was not the case. e fi rst time was when I was 19 and told my parents that I didn’t support our country’s involvement in Vietnam nor subscribe wholly to their set of values. My mom didn’t inch, but dad’s response was “Our son is dead!” Even though his words hurt me deeply, I knew in my heart that he didn’t mean it. Two years later, when I walked out of my commencement at Fordham in protest of President Nixon’s policies, it was mother who took it personally, suggesting that my actions demonstrated a lack of love for her. Dad shockingly defended me, telling her to “leave him alone.” Dad never took vacations and worked tirelessly to support his family, which for him always came fi rst. He was the most generous person I have ever known, sel essly giving of his time and money to his friends, family, community and those in need. If I ever needed a rmation of his love, it came while I was taking care of him during the last nine months of his life. Down to 82 pounds from 230, with a brain and body ravaged by cancer, my father faced death courageously. Never once did he ask for morphine to dull what was surely an excruciating pain. We grew close during these fi nal months; gone were the old barriers and defenses. He expressed fear of only one thing—the thought that I might abandon him in his fi nal hours. When I assured him that I would never leave him, he cried, showing the love and vulnerability that was always there. But I cannot write this column about my dad without also tipping my cap to the millions of men who, although not biologically linked as father and son, are every bit as loving and committed. My life’s work as a criminal defense attorney, often representing youngsters in trouble, has brought me into contact with many dysfunctional families. Sadly, not everyone is blessed with an involved and loving dad. Often the “father fi gure” appears in di erent forms: for instance, a teacher, a coach, an uncle or a friend of the family. Whatever the relation, this is someone who cares enough to take an interest. Even though the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day, does not bear their name, they are just as deserving of recognition as anyone else. Whatever strengths I possess must be credited to my parents’ in uence, but also to my caring and dedicated teachers, coaches, uncles, aunts, friends and an inspirational sister. So, on Father’s Day 2023, I salute all the men out there who have found room in their hearts to help raise, support and inspire our younger generations. As for my father, James Martorano Senior, even though he passed away 25 years ago, he has never left my heart. Looking back, I can honestly say that I always loved him unconditionally—the good and the not so good—because I knew how deeply he loved me. Happy Father’s Day, Dad! MARTORANO FROM PAGE 12
Sports PAGE 14 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 After defeating Su ern the rst weekend in June to earn a place in the NYSPHSAA state championship meet at Middletown High School on June 9-10, Somers 4x4 girls relay squad—Haylie Donovan, Keira Cleary, Chelsea Lewitt, and Isabella Milojevic—already knew they had accomplished a rst for their school. eir strong showing (4:02.95a) in the Division 1 Finals (7th overall, 6th among public schools) showed that they belonged on an even bigger stage. “No [Somers] relay has ever even made it to states before,” said Girls Track & Field Coach John Vegliante. “So medaling and making the podium was special.” Vegliante said the girls could feel the support from the school all the way to the meet. “It was a great day all around, starting with the entire school giving them a sendo before heading to the meet,” he said, adding that Tuskers track has a lot to look forward to next year. “It was a season to remember!” Vegliante said. “I couldn’t be happier with all the girls and what they were able to accomplish this season. “From jumps throws distance and sprints this program is in a great spot and I’m excited for the future.” PHOTO COURTESY JOHN VEGLIANTE Back: Coaches Mike Lacko, John Vegliante, and Sokolofsky. Front row: Isabella Milojevic, Haylie Dononvan, Kiera Cleary, Chelsea Lewitt TRACK & FIELD Medaling and making the podium was special.” —John Vegliante Somers Girls Track & Field Coach Somers girls 4x4 earns medal at States Milestone for Tuskers relay squad 66 Miller Road, Mahopac 845-628-2050 www.mavistireofmahopac.com With This Coupon • Expires 7/31/23 $10.00OFF Synthetic Oil change (MOST CARS) 25%OFF 25 % OFF STRUTS & SHOCKS With This Coupon • Expires 7/31/23 CARING FOR YOUR CAR & OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 35 YEARS! The Friendly Mavis Team
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 SPORTS THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 15 BY RICH MONETTI SPORTS REPORTER fi e driving force behind Kennedy Catholic Lacrosse in Somers is maintaining its streak of CHSAA championships. Seven in a row coming into this year, the Gaels had a late three goal lead versus Ferrell High School, and all that seemed left to do was raise the trophy. Not to be, the visitors tied the title game and a nal possession with 45 seconds left would probably decide the winner. Up to the challenge, Connor Baia won the face, and Fin McConnell scored the goal to seal the victory. But there was more to the joy than ful lling the team’s mission statement. Fin’s Dad, Owen, died in November, and the team dedicated the season to the face of the Kennedy fanbase. So the moment came with a wave of emotion that reached way beyond the eld of play. “Everyone was crying. It was such a tting ending,” said Coach Vin Savastano. “A gentleman, [Owen McConnell] was the kind of guy who everyone knew. He made everyone feel great and pumped us all up.” Unfortunately, the boys weren’t able to bring home the intersectional title versus St. Dom’s. Down their best defenseman and with only one day to prepare, Savastano still had nothing but praise. “No excuses,” he said. “Our opponents played great, and they are very well coached.” Safe to assume Kennedy is too, but Savastano is quick to share credit. He cites the leadership of his face-o man Connor Baia and Andrew Gentile, who he calls “the heart and soul of the defense.” Along with the rest of the seniors, they are an extension of the coaching sta . “Everything that we talk about and preach, they carry out to the kids,” Savastano said. As a result, everyone is focused, there’s no fooling around and having a great attitude is paramount. “fi at helps us to be special,” Savastano said. Savastano also recognized the crucial role of Ronan Sullivan. Only playing lacrosse for about a year, said Savastano, “He hadn’t played goalie, Gaels Wins Eighth Straight CHSAA Title Team overcomes tragedy to take victory PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN CSAKANY SEE GAELS PAGE 18 Fin McConnell and his mother and sisters AYSO Fall Registration Is Now Open early bird special closes 8/1! Go to ayso95.org to register today! With divisions for ages 3-18, there’s a spot for everyone. Please consider joining our team! We also are always looking for coaches to volunteer to join our Somers AYSO family. If you can give an hour of your time on the weekends, we would love for you to help us give the kids the best possible program there is. We offer as a thank you, FREE soccer for your child if you volunteer to coach for the season. Go to ayso95.org and sign up to volunteer today and become part of our team. Email us at: [email protected]
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Similar declarations of support were o ered by the county and by state Sen. Pete Harckham. Attendee Walter Heitner of Somers said he grew up in Brooklyn in the 1950s, in a neighborhood which was then racially, socially, and economically integrated. His friends, classmates, fellow athletes, and folks he knew through his father’s business, were diverse. e fact that his parents and family friends were very open-minded and progressive “saved him,” Heitner recalled. His neighborhood changed later due to the so-called “White Flight,” or the sudden or gradual exodus of white folks from urban areas to the suburbs. Some attribute it to the building of new homes and highways in the postwar years; others say it was racism, pure and simple, because whites didn’t want to live next to Black people who had moved north as part of the Great Migration. “It was left to Black and Latino people to pick up the pieces they left behind,” he said. Heitner, who grew up to own a printing company in New York City, worked closely with American folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger on a manual for beginner banjo players. “How to play the Five-string Banjo. It’s still the go-to book today,” he said. Shane Aiello, the library’s head of technical services, was manning a table o ering children’s crafts, library books re ecting RANWP’s mission, and, most importantly, the chance to get a library card. Asked to comment on the event’s theme -- “Equity rough Race Amity - Developing Just Relationships” – Aiello said: “ is world is getting more di cult to live in. We need to work together more.” RANWP co-founder and music teacher Susan Cody, opened with a song derived from a Baháí prayer. e refrain, as some folks have interpreted it: “ e best beloved of all things in my sight is justice.” e religion, which was founded in the 19th century, teaches the essential worth of all faiths and the unity of all people. Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King and others that elaborated on that theme were peppered throughout the program and presentations were made by everyone from Amy Erard of the Hudson Valley Islamic Community Center to Priscilla Augustine, president of the Peekskill NAACP, to the Rev. Paul Tesshin Silverman, an ordained Zen Buddhist priest and the § rst Westerner to head a Zen Temple in Japan. Singer Aimie Schneider, Cody’s granddaughter, closed the entertainment part of the festivities with a heartfelt rendition of Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me.” Baba Kazi Oliver of Peekskill, dubbed the ambassador of West African drumming in the Hudson Valley, led a music workshop that delighted the intergenerational audience with his energy, enthusiasm, obvious dedication to education, and deep personal faith. As RANWP aims to advance inclusiveness, equality, and justice through communication and celebration, Oliver’s participation in the event was § tting. 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Attendee Walter Heitner of Somers said he grew up in Brooklyn in the 1950s, in a neighborhood which was then racially, socially, and economically integrated. His friends, classmates, fellow athletes, and folks he knew through his father’s business, were diverse. e fact that his parents and family friends were very open-minded and progressive “saved him,” Heitner recalled. His neighborhood changed later due to the so-called “White Flight,” or the sudden or gradual exodus of white folks from urban areas to the suburbs. Some attribute it to the building of new homes and highways in the postwar years; others say it was racism, pure and simple, because whites didn’t want to live next to Black people who had moved north as part of the Great Migration. “It was left to Black and Latino people to pick up the pieces they left behind,” he said. Heitner, who grew up to own a printing company in New York City, worked closely with American folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger on a manual for beginner banjo players. “How to play the Five-string Banjo. It’s still the go-to book today,” he said. Shane Aiello, the library’s head of technical services, was manning a table o ering children’s crafts, library books re ecting RANWP’s mission, and, most importantly, the chance to get a library card. Asked to comment on the event’s theme -- “Equity rough Race Amity - Developing Just Relationships” – Aiello said: “ is world is getting more di cult to live in. We need to work together more.” RANWP co-founder and music teacher Susan Cody, opened with a song derived from a Baháí prayer. e refrain, as some folks have interpreted it: “ e best beloved of all things in my sight is justice.” e religion, which was founded in the 19th century, teaches the essential worth of all faiths and the unity of all people. Quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King and others that elaborated on that theme were peppered throughout the program and presentations were made by everyone from Amy Erard of the Hudson Valley Islamic Community Center to Priscilla Augustine, president of the Peekskill NAACP, to the Rev. Paul Tesshin Silverman, an ordained Zen Buddhist priest and the § rst Westerner to head a Zen Temple in Japan. Singer Aimie Schneider, Cody’s granddaughter, closed the entertainment part of the festivities with a heartfelt rendition of Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me.” Baba Kazi Oliver of Peekskill, dubbed the ambassador of West African drumming in the Hudson Valley, led a music workshop that delighted the intergenerational audience with his energy, enthusiasm, obvious dedication to education, and deep personal faith. As RANWP aims to advance inclusiveness, equality, and justice through communication and celebration, Oliver’s participation in the event was § tting. One of the seven principles of Kwanzaa -- Umoja, or unity -- stresses the importance of togetherness. It is re ected in the African saying, “I am We,” or “I am because We are.” To contact RANWP, email [email protected] AMITY FROM PAGE 1 Charmaine Aleong and Maura Gregory Marisa Ragonese Baba Kazi Oliver PHOTOS: CAROL REIF
so he stepped in and did a really great job.” Kennedy’s lacrosse lineage also helps provide direction. “All the alumni that came before, they all worked hard. So we don’t want to let them down,” said Baia. And again, Fin’s dad brought the urgency up a notch too. “ e whole season, we were playing for him, Fin and his family,” said Baia. Of course, Baia was in the middle of the eld at the moment of truth, and while everyone else may have looked on fearfully, he was right at home. “I love the feeling. I think most face-o guys live for knowing this could make or break the game,” Baia said. One of his 600 draw victories, Baia didn’t overthink the moment. “I just stuck to my training, took a deep breath, waited for the whistle and went for it,” Baia said. e Gaels hoped to run the fast break but the play didn’t develop. So Kennedy called for time and called McConnell’s name. He set up behind, got past the double team and his under hand, diving shot went in with six seconds remaining. “It was really an unreal play,” said Baia, and the senior is certain Mr. McConnell was watching over. Of course, Fin felt something on his shoulder too. “When I had the ball, I just felt a calm. I knew what I was going to do, and I knew I was going to score,” said the junior. On the front end, McConnell was appreciative of how the school had his back. “Teachers helped me out. My friends helped out. e school held a mass, and I always had someone to talk to,” he said. Given his experience, it was no surprise. Like many new kids to a school, he struggled at rst after transferring from Mahopac, but lacrosse changed everything. “It gave me a reason to stay. I kept playing, made a lot of great friends and really bonded,” McConnell revealed. Mason Kau man knows the feeling. “ e team is really family orientated. Everyone cares for each other,” said the junior, and the middie was de nitely in need of a sports family. Before transferring to Kennedy in September from Somers, the athlete su ered four sports related concussions and was medically instructed to quit all sports. In this, he lost more than a physical outlet. “I love after school every day and spending time with friends. It kind of relieves all your stress, and I like that when you’re out there on the eld and nothing else matters.” Mason did have one recourse, though. He could bide his time and see if his symptoms subsided. At the same time, he left Somers because he could not bear the thought of being among the population of student athletes, who were all his close friends. “I couldn’t imagine not playing sports at Somers,” he said. Fortunately, improvement came and so did a doctor’s note. Kau man would receive the CHSAA Mid elder of the Year and was just named co-captain with McConnell. Up for the thrilling ending too, he also learned an important lesson. “Whether you’re down a lot or up a lot, the score can change quickly. So you need to keep your foot on the throttle,” Kau man said. Fortunately, the team pulled through and McConnell acknowledged the release. “It was like a weight lifted o my shoulder,” the junior said. In this, Savastano praised the challenge that his kids met. “ is group had so much pressure on them to continue the streak and not let our alumni down. I couldn’t be more proud . We preach family and these kids stuck together and worked so hard,” the coach said. PAGE 18 – THE SOMERS RECORD SPORTS THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 Connor Baia Andrew Gentile PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN CSAKANY Mason Kauffman and his dad GAELS FROM PAGE 15 4 Heritage Hills Plaza, 202 Ctr. • Somers, NY 10589 914-277-4222 • www.somerssmiles.com A new generation of family dentistry HAPPY FATHER’S DAY from SOMERS SMILES! LIMITED TIME ONLY EXTRA CHARGE FOR TOPPINGS ©2023 Rita’s Franchise Company, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Valid at participating locations. REDEEMABLE AT FROZEN TREAT $1 OFF WHEN YOU BUY ONE Expires 04.15.2021 RITAS OF YORKTOWN 1881A COMMERCE STREET YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598 914 302 7711 ritas.com www.facebook.com/ritasof $1 OFF BUY ONE, GET $1 OFF ANOTHER ritasofyorktown ritasofyorktown.com Discount applied to lowest priced item. Not valid on take home treats, catering, or novelty items. Not valid with any other offer. Limit one offer per guest per visit. Not valid at cart or theme park venues. Not for resale. ©2020 RITA’S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. VALID AT PARTICIPATING RITA’S LOCATIONS. Exp. 6/30/2023
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PAGE 20 – THE SOMERS RECORD LEISURE THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 SCREENING EYES EARLY CAN SAVE YOUR KIDS EYE SIGHT! The non invasive screening is performed with a camera which produces results in seconds. Based on the results, children will receive a Pass or Refer read out. The camera’s data is placed on a consent form which will be returned to the child’s guardian for follow up if indicated. The Somers Lions Club is pleased to announce a free eye screening event for children 6 months and older to be held at the Somers Library on Sunday, June 25th from 2pm to 4pm DO YOU KNOW: VISION PROBLEMS UNDETECED BY AGE 7 CAN BECOME PERMANENT, 80% OF LEARNING IS VISUAL. IN NYS THE AVERAGE REFERRAL RATE IS 15% 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. Understand intuitively 5. Two of something 9. Not involving computer tech 11. Acclaimed 13. Undermine 15. The condition of being concealed or hidden 16. Irritate 17. The process of developing a theory 19. Ceramic jar 21. Not fresh 22. Dad’s fashion accessory 23. Popular review site 25. New Mexico county 26. ‘__ death do us part 27. Fees 29. Takes with force 31. One-time Yankees rookie sensation 33. Gordon and Snider are two 34. Body parts 36. Arranges 38. Fiddler crabs 39. Mimics 41. Witnesses 43. They __ 44. Lasso 46. Runs down 48. In response to 52. Bird-like dinosaur 53. Metamorphic stages 54. Conditions of incapacity 56. Sodas are sold in these units 57. Break away from 58. Ethereal 59. Boggy CLUES DOWN 1. Mangled 2. Ruled some feathers 3. Not young 4. Lakers legend 5. Nocturnal S. American rodent 6. Direction (Scottish) 7. Intestinal inflammation 8. Spring back in fear 9. Owl genus 10. Girls 11. Unbeliefs 12. Force unit 14. Expired trade agreement 15. Went alone 18. Animal noises 20. Woman who graduated from a specific school 24. The very top 26. Organs in males 28. Earnings 30. Z Z Z 32. Reddish browns 34. A salt or ester of acetic acid 35. A place to get o your feet 37. More disreputable 38. Kidney condition 40. Cease moving 42. Quick 43. Extra seed covering 45. ‘Survivor: Panama’ winner 47. Six 49. One who inspects lamps 50. Small parrot 51. Primordial matter of the universe 55. __ fi (slang)
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Make Music Day is a one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world on the longest day of the year. is concert is part of a global celebration of music making in over 1,000 cities inspired by France’s Fête de la Musique. e Reit duo invites everyone to join in the global music celebration by attending their concert at the Sunrise Diner, at the Village Plaza Shopping Center, 155 Rt. 202 in Somers. e one hour presentation starts at 1 pm, and will feature traditional Celtic tunes, with a few Renaissance classic thrown in for fun. The Fabric of Our Community Monday thru Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Through June 30 Hosted by Coldwell Banker Realty, featuring an exhibit by local artists. Free admission. Located at e Bailey House, 338 Route 202 in Somers. The Somers Library Please register using the online calendar at www.somerslibrary. org to have access to online meetings. If virtual, you will receive an invitation prior to the start of the program. Programs are supported by the Friends of the Somers Library through patrons’ generous contributions. NATURAL SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION Saturday, June 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ever wonder about natural solutions to reduce anxiety and depression? Join in for this interesting presentation. Dr Edward Markowitz, D.C., CFMP, will discuss optimizing nutrition, balancing hormones and brain chemistry, reducing in ammatory foods, increasing anti-in ammatory foods, improving digestion, and stress reduction techniques. TEEN CRAFT: MAKE YOUR OWN FELT SUCCULENT AND MINI PAINTED POT Saturday, June 17, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. In the latest teen craft program, participants will be painting a mini plant pot and creating succulent plants out of felt. Lots of fun and you never have to water them! Please come wearing clothes you can paint in. DROP-IN MAHJONG CLUB Fridays, through June 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop in to play MahJong with your neighbors. is is for anyone who loves the game, wants to meet new people, and have some fun. e library has some Mahjong sets, but players should try to bring their own. All are welcome, but enough knowledge to play unassisted is best. other communities are in need. In 2021, when Mamaroneck and Port Chester were ooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Somers sent its “jon boats” to help rescue stranded people and animals. e boats, while useful, are unstable and don’t move that fast. Because they only hold two people, they can’t take additional passenger sonboard. So, Meeker explained, they have to tow rescuees to shore. e in atable, on the other hand, can handle additional passengers even if it’s “swamped.” e new boat can be de ated and stored away in the winter. Should it be needed to, say, rescue ice shermen, it can be re-in- ated in about ve minutes, Meeker said. e “jon boats” are also not designed to allow victims to be pulled onboard. Mackey noted that while water rescues are “not an everyday emergency we face here in Somers,” when they occur, “time is of the essence.” “Having a dedicated rescue boat will undoubtedly save a life,” he said. Sometimes, there might be a vehicle that’s submerged or semi-submerged, Meeker said. In those cases, Somers has had to call on neighboring communities that have dive teams, such as Yorktown or Mahopac Falls. It can take between 15 and 30 minutes for them to reach the scene. at can make the di erence between a “rescue and a recovery,” Meeker said. Somers hasn’t had its own dive team since 2013. at’s because, the chief explained, it couldn’t scrape up the full complement of the ve to 10 folks needed. ere can’t just be one diver; each person has to have a back-up. Depending on the situation and conditions, it can take multiple divers to complete a search, Meeker said. Somers has responded to planes in the water, cars in the water, folks falling through the ice while shing in the winter, etc. Meeker isn’t sneering at the three “jon boats” the department has and still intends to use. At the time they were “a great stop gap,” he said. Knowing this was a way to make a signi cant contribution to “the safety of the community,” the SWC donated the $4,500 needed to buy the SVFD an INMAR SAR 380 Mehler search and rescue boat. e re district used its own funds to purchase a outboard motor, fuel tank, life jackets, and other things, Meeker said. e total cost was close to $8,900. e in atable craft is 12 feet six inches long, weighs 220 pounds, and can hold six people. It can be rowed or powered by an outboard motor. It has already arrived at the Lincolndale Fire House. A symbolic check was handed over by SWC representatives to re o¤ cials on Monday, June 12. BOAT FROM PAGE 5 TRUNK FROM PAGE 6 SEE TRUNK PAGE 24
PAGE 22 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 George Adam Zanis George Adam Zanis Sr, 94, of Coventry, CT, died peacefully on May 31, 2023. He was born November 16, 1928. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, we will all miss his wisdom, kindness, and humor. He leaves behind his wife, Doris and sons, George Jr, Paul and wife Julie Anne, Matthew and wife Helen, and Joseph, stepson Donald Gowdy and wife Kathi, stepdaughter Susan Spinola, his sister Alberta, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson and a great-granddaughter. He received an Engineering degree from Columbia University which was put to good use as a contractor for the Navy designing re systems for submarines. He worked for the Travelers for many years. George had a zest for life. An accomplished golfer, bowler and poker player and was an all around sports fanatic. He loved traveling and just puttering around the house and could repair or remodel just about anything. All in all this gentle man led a full life, and he will be forever cherished. Calling hours were held on June 8 at Holmes/Watkins Funeral Home. e funeral was held on June 9, with burial following at Center Cemetery in Coventry, CT. OBITUARIES In honor of Memorial Day, the Enoch Crosby Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution participated in parades and ceremonies throughout local communities, including Somers. e Enoch Crosby Chapter presented wreaths at the Somers Veterans Memorial, as well as the memorials in nearby Brewster and Pawling, and marching in Brewster’s Memorial Day Parade. Chapter Regent Joan Hay explained that the wreaths, crafted by member Jenny Malara, were adorned with Ribbons of Respect which included names of those who have passed in or following service to our nation on white ribbons, and red ribbons for loved ones still in service. e National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonpro t, nonpolitical women’s service organization committed to historic preservation, education and patriotism. If you think you might have a direct descendent who was a Patriot in the American Revolution and would like to explore the possibility of joining this dynamic society, please contact the group’s Registrar, Libby Baker, at [email protected]. Remembrance & Respect PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOLLY O’CONNOR The Somers Veterans Memorial One of the wreathes donated by DAR ECC displayed in Somers Members of the The Enoch Crosby Chapter were busy in our communities for Memorial Day.
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PAGE 24 – THE SOMERS RECORD THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 fifffffflffiflffflffiff THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Community Service hours are available [email protected] for this event! KEEP SOMERS BEAUTIFUL elephant hotel Sat & Sun JUNE 17th & 18th 9-12 Supplies at Town Hall SOMERS NEEDS YOU to KEEP SOMERS BEAUTIFUL! Somers Lions Club In 1966, the Somers Lions Club was chartered and has grown exponentially with dedicated men and women who volunteer their time, skills, and energy to make a di erence in people’s lives, both in our community and for the charities we support. Lions can be found working on “hands-on” projects, fundraising, and running numerous community events in and around Somers. If you are in need of assistance, there is a good chance that the Lions can help. Visit www.somerslionsclub.org for more information. Follow on social media @somerslions. e Somers Lions would like to welcome their newest members, and are proud to serve alongside you. RideConnect Rideconnect has volunteers ready to help drive seniors to their medical appointments and assist with shopping. Services are free to seniors residing in Westchester and southern Putnam Counties. To request assistance call (914) 242-7433. Anyone wishing to volunteer for Rideconnect may do so by emailing Marietta Manoni at [email protected] Originally, Giuliana DeMartino intended her clay creation to be a ramen bowl. She decided the shape wasn’t right — not so wide, de nitely too tall — so it’s now a ower pot. To ful ll the assignment, the fth-grader has worked on creating coils to build and decorate the pot, twisting the clay into unique designs. She will soon add a nishing touch: dog ears or bunny ears. “I thought it would be a cute touch,” DeMartino said. “It will probably be bunny ears, though. I have bunnies in my backyard at home.” DeMartino is one student in a group of young artists at SIS who have embraced challenges and allowed themselves to run with their inspirations. e class, which consists of 14 fth-graders, meets two mornings a week prior to school and tests the students with advanced work. So far, the projects have included stu ed animal sketches, watercolor paintings of a sneaker and a sculpture built out of egg cartons. “It’s fun because you get to do art and it’s a lot of very cool projects,” fth-grade student Aden Silk said. “It’s a little more advanced than our regular art class.” e students auditioned for the class in December. eir work was evaluated based on a scoring rubric, which considered their skill and willingness to push themselves. “ ey are students who have a high level of interest in art and the skills to match it,” said Meghan Gio e, the art teacher at SIS. “It’s fantastic,” Gio e said. “For instance, they are making beautiful coils out of clay already — even though they just learned how to make them.” Students haven’t been shy about their desire to learn new techniques. ose challenges are exactly what they hoped to experience. Some of their work was also on display at district’s annual Festival of the Arts. “I really enjoy it,” DeMartino said. “I don’t like doing projects that are too easy.” Article courtesy of Somers Central School District. Young artists at SIS embrace the challenge SOMERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUNK FROM PAGE 21
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THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE THE SOMERS RECORD – PAGE 31 East Coast Sports & Fitness, home of East Coast Elite Baseball, had its grand opening on June 2. e ceremony was held by Yorktown Town Councilman Sergio Esposito and the facility was packed with people there to support the new owners and check out the newly renovated facility. Guests were able to hang out and play on the basketball courts and newly designed turf with 16 batting cages. Food was provided by local vendors such as Mima’s Pizzeria, Game Day Sports Bar, Acme and Yorktown Grille. is family-run business provides a way for everyone in your family to be active under one roof. It has a full gym, kids camps, Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, pickleball, personal training, basketball clinics and leagues, NY Extreme Hoops AAU program, Velocity, Ronin Ludus MMA, soccer, special events, and, of course, BASEBALL! Contact them today to be part of something truly special in the community! Grand opening of new indoor sports facility Heads of baseball: Kelvin Espinosa, President of East Coast Elite Baseball; Jason Cohen, Co-Owner of East Coast Sports & Fitness; and Paul Martinez, Co-Director of Baseball Operations PHOTOS COURTESY OF EAST COAST SPORTS AND FITNESS Kelvin, Jason and Erin with Yorktown Town Councilman Sergio Esposito, who directed the ribbon-cutting ceremony. East Coast Sports & Fitness • eastcoastsportsandfi tness.com • 201 Veterans Road in Yorktown Heights • 914-962-4094 Please print your first and last names and address legibly, sign and date (all required to continue receiving your subscription to this newspaper). YES, I wish to receive a FREE 3-year subscription to The Katonah-Lewisboro Times. YES, I really enjoy The Katonah-Lewisboro Times, and I’d like to continue receiving it for 3 years, along with a monetary contribution this year. (Please print legibly.) First (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required. Please print legibly.) Last (Required) City: State: ZIP: Name: Signature: Email: Snowbird Dates (if applicable): Date: Phone: Address: (Optional) (Optional for TAPinto E-News) Checks payable to Halston Media LLC Please include this form in your envelope. Mail to: P.O. Box 864 Mahopac, NY 10541 While we need your Full Support to keep this newspaper strong, we include the option for Basic Support because we don’t want financial reasons to get in the way of our readers receiving this newspaper. Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other OR Visit https://bit.ly/HalstonSubscribe OR Visit https://bit.ly/ HalstonSubscribe 2 TRACKS NO NEWS... 1. Clip the short form on the page 2. Fill out the information. 3. Mail it to P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, NY 10541 4. Or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com 5. Or Scan our QR Code to Subscribe. We need you to subscribe. It’s FREE & It’s Easy! is NOT necessarily good news! # Please print your first and last names and address legibly, sign and date (all required to continue receiving your subscription to this newspaper). YES, I wish to receive a FREE 3-year subscription to The Somers Record YES, I really enjoy The Somers Record and I’d like to continue receiving it for 3 years, along with a monetary contribution this year. (Please print legibly.) First (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required. Please print legibly.) Last (Required) City: State: ZIP: Name: Signature: Email: Snowbird Dates (if applicable): Date: Phone: Address: (Optional for TAPinto E-News) (Optional) Mail to: P.O. Box 864 Mahopac, NY 10541 While we need your Full Support to keep this newspaper strong, we include the option for Basic Support because we don’t want financial reasons to get in the way of our readers receiving this newspaper. Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com OR or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com Checks payable to Halston Media LLC. Please include this form in your envelope. Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: North Salem News Mahopac News Yorktown News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times The Katonah-Lewisboro times
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