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Thursday, February 23, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 PHOTOS COURTESY OF NORTH SALEM RECREATION DEPT. Lauren Rosasco and Margot Adams BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER When some detectives are hunting bad guys, they follow the money; when it’s horses they’re after, they follow -- you should pardon the expression -- the manure. North Salem’s Chris Evers and Rebecca Bose have traveled the globe pursuing their passion for wildlife conservation. e couple has tracked gorillas in Rwanda, jaguars in Brazil, polar bears in the Canadian province of Manitoba, wild horses in Montana, tigers in India, and Monarch butter ies in Mexico. But polo ponies in their own backyard? at’s an entirely di erent animal. Evers is the founder and director of Animal Embassy, an organization that specializes in exotic animal rescue and adoption and environmental education. Bose is a curator and renowned wolf whisperer at the Wolf Conservation Center in nearby Lewisboro. Just after midnight last Sunday, Evers was preparing to hit the hay when he heard the unmistakable sound of hoofbeats. Being in North Salem where equine residents are rumored to outnumber human ones, it didn’t make the naturalist think of zebras. Parading in tight formation east past their Titicus Road home, Flying Pig Farm, was a pod of 10 ponies. Behind them was a car, being driven very, very slowly. e animals looked “like they were having a ne old time,” he said, adding: “It was one of the most impressive things I’ve seen.” Waking up Bose, he threw on his shoes and ran to grab some apples and carrots hoping to wrangle the beasts but by the time he got outside, they and their reluctant escort were clean out of sight. Evers saddled up his minivan and hit the trail. After putting their puppy in his crate and gathering up some halters and ropes, Bose jumped in her own car. Evers followed the pack’s “poop” trail to June Road. inking the escapees had gone straight, he continued east on Route 116 until he spotted the tailgater, who had called the police after pulling over in the parking lot of the Croton Falls Fire Department’s North Salem station. But where were the horses? e driver told him he thought the herd had hung a left at the intersection. Evers raced back to the spot but couldn’t nd any more forensic evidence on the road. Turns out that the rascally runaways had taken a shortcut through the police station’s parking lot and up the driveway to its new garage. (Evers was familiar with the spot because he’s been monitoring a family of foxes there.) Turning up their noses at the pro ered produce, the fugitives melted into the dark woods. It seemed like they were headed back to Route 116, but the clever sneaks were actually just out of sight. “ ey were hiding under the bed,” Evers joked. Evers and Bose patrolled the immediate area making sure that the horses hadn’t gotten back on the road. e fact that there was a stone wall in the vicinity helped keep them from straying too far. Polo ponies don’t usually jump things, Evers explained. An hour later, they popped up at June Cemetery next door. Bose, a native of North Salem and a “consummate rider,” correctly surmised that they were polo ponies from the Colley family’s Windswept Farm. Bose reached out for help from Charlotte Harris, co-president of the local bridle trails association, who immediately began to form a posse of her own. At that point, it was about 2 a.m. when Bose pounded on the door of the caretaker’s residence. No one answered. As she was about to leave, someone associated with the sprawling estate came down the drive. Bose quickly lled that person in and returned to the cemetery. According to Harris, it’s not unusual for a horse or two to go walkabout. However, it’s strange for 10 to do that all at once. Meanwhile, the horses took o again down one of the many trails Equine escape! Heard of horses makes midnight run PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS EVERS Residents received some unexpected visitors SEE ESCAPE PAGE 4 Several local organizations teamed up to spread the love in our community. e annual initiative from the North Salem Recreation Department saw the collection of 500 Valentines which were delivered and mailed to neighbors and over 200 residents at Salem Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare and Waterview Hills. Lending a hand were the sta at Ruth Keeler Memorial Library that distributed crafting kits and collected cards, and students at PQ Elementary who created an array of beautiful Valentines. An extra special touch was provided by Town Clerk Maria Hlushko who made delicious sugar cookies. Residents from all over town also took the time to make and deliver cards to the recreation department to spread some love and cheer on Feb. 14. “ is is our favorite activity of the year and we are always blown away by the creativity and kindness of our community,” the Recreation Department said in a Facebook post. “ ank you for making this another successful Valentine’s Day!” Valentine’s Day wishes Millie Martin, Helen Vail, Jinx Remson, Margot Adams, Donna Bonelli, and Sue Enos PHOTO COURTESY OF MARIANNE COLLINS
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Dente graduated from Somers High School in 2009, got a ROTC Navy scholarship, and went to the University of Southern California, where she studied international relations and French. e two subjects weren’t speci cally related to aviation, but they “informed” her worldview as a member of the military. Dente is the daughter of North Salem residents Valeria and Gregory Bobbin and the little sister of W. Buck Bobbin, who works for the state labor department. She is married to U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Erik Dente. e couple has a two-year-old son, Nolan. ey’ve taken him on commercial ights, but haven’t yet introduced the tot to small aircraft. However, you know that’s inevitable; every time he spies one, Nolan points and gleefully announces: “Plane!” Dente comes by her love of ying organically. Her dad is a civilian pilot who has own everything from corporate jets to helicopters to seaplanes. “You name it, he ew it,” she said. Getting to y with him as a child meant she had “a ton of exposure to aviation” early on. Was she ever scared? “No, not at all. I loved it,” Dente claimed. Her mom, a retired speech therapist, was once a ight attendant for Pan Am. Her late grandfather was a U.S. Marine who piloted helicopters during the Vietnam con ict. To date, Dente herself has accumulated 1,300 hours of ight time and had recently been deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS eodore Roosevelt. She is based out of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in the state of Washington. FLYING HIGH e yover was timed to coincide with the conclusion of the National Anthem, which was performed by country music singer Chris Stapleton. Football fans craned their necks to catch the magni cent sight as the four planes blasted by in a diamond formation at 345 miles per hour. Dente and Lt. Lyndsay Evans, a college friend who is also stationed at Whidbey, ew an EA18G Growler while three other all-female crews piloted two F/A18F Super Hornets and a F-35C Lightning II. Dente represented VAQ-129, the “Vikings,” and Evans, a resident of California, the Navy’s Electronic Attack Warfare School. ( e formation was led by Lt. Arielle Ash of Abilene, Texas, and Tampa, Fla. native Lt. Saree Moreno.) at was just a portion of the o cer aircrew contingent. e majority of enlisted logistics and maintenance personnel supporting the Super Bowl LVII yover were also women. Naturally, the historic moment generated a lot of pre-game attention. Reporters were anxious to know which team Dente supported, but she diplomatically told them that she would be happy just to witness “a close game.” She got her wish. e nal score was 38-35, with the Kansas City Chiefs denying the Philadelphia Eagles the world-champion crown. Dente’s husband is from Illinois, so she claims the Chicago Bears as her favorite team on his behalf. e crew actually got to catch some of the action in person, including Rihanna’s performance during the halftime show. After returning to the Luke Air Force Base, located 15 miles west of Phoenix, the yover crews were given a police escort to the stadium. “ at was pretty cool,” she said. Brought down to the eld through a phalanx of high- ving fans, they were recognized during the commercial break between the third and fourth quarters. While it was obviously an honor to represent the Navy on such a large national stage, no one lost sight of the spectacular’s true purpose -- to recognize the legacy of the country’s rst female naval aviators. “I’m glad that the yover got the amount of attention that it did because I think that that’s great for the Navy and great for celebrating women in aviation,” Dente said. During World War II, female pilots were only permitted to serve in civilian pilots’ organizations that had no military standing. Nevertheless, many ended up making the ultimate sacri ce for their country. Dente said she also “had the pleasure” of meeting one of those groundbreakers, Retired Navy Capt. Joellen Drag-Oslund, at the game. According to the U.S. Navy O ce of Information, the other members of “ e First Six” back in 1973 were: Lt. Cmdr. Barbara Allen Rainey, Capt. Rosemary Bryant Mariner, Capt. Jane Skiles O’Dea, Capt. Judith Neu er, and Capt. Ana Marie Scott. It was Dente’s very rst yover. When asked by CBS if she’d been nervous, she replied that one would have to “be crazy” if they weren’t. But that’s OK, a “little bit of nerves keeps you honest, keeps you humble, keeps you focused on the mission,” Dente told the reporter, adding that it was truly a team e ort. “We’re all wing women here,” she emphasized in the CBS report. Dente and crewmates also brie y hobnobbed at the game with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, who she called “an impressive woman in and of her own right.” “It was an honor to meet her and a real special treat. It’s not something many people get to do,” Dente told e North Salem News. She’s also not likely to forget the reaction when the whole ight-suit-clad team strode into the stadium. “People wanted to high- ve us and congratulate us. So yeah, I felt like a celebrity for a moment. But I am certainly NOT a celebrity,” Dente said, admitting, however, that it was “kind of fun.” Among the cheering crowd was a man who, upon seeing the aviators, asked: “Which one of you is from North Salem?” After Dente raised her hand, he told her that he was a member of the NSHS Class of 1990. at little personal connection will, for her, likely forever be one of the highlights of the whole experience. Remember roots and wings? Dente grew up in the bucolic northern Westchester town playing sports, being a Girl Scout, and belonging to the youth group at St. James Episcopal Church. “ ere’s a lot of connection there,” she said of the church where she’d been both baptized and married. It makes Dente happy to be able to “share a little bit” of her life now with her beloved hometown. “North Salem is a great place. I love it,” she said. When the Navy announced the yover roster, local social media simply exploded with congratulations and expressions of hometown pride. Town Supervisor Warren Lucas posted on his NorthSalemNYinfo Facebook page that everyone was “extremely proud of Peggy.” “By the way, this is an all-female pilot team. Awesome!” he added. Humbled by the outpouring of love for her and the whole yover crew, Dente explained: “It’s been really special to hear from so many old neighbors, classmates, and teachers. I just really appreciate the way North Salem has supported us.” PILOT FROM PAGE 1 behind the cemetery. Windswept folks arrived on ATVs, one of which Bose got roped into driving through the woods. All creatures great and small kind of converged at a paddock at historic Battery Farm where the runaways had stopped for a latenight snack of grass. (Evers again sleuthed them out by following the herd’s trampled path and using the trusty manure method.) But that wasn’t the end of it. e band tried to hightail it back into the woods where they were nally snagged by the relieved rescuers. Some were led home while the stragglers moseyed back under their own steam. It was quite a wild adventure and would almost have been fun if it weren’t so potentially dangerous. “We’re all so happy that no human or animal was harmed,” he said. is wasn’t exactly Evers’ and Bose’s rst time at the rodeo. Once their very smart horse and donkey rescue companion gured out how to operate a barn latch and took a brief powder on the same road. “ ese things happen,” he admitted. e grateful horse owners later thanked Evers and Bose with a bottle of vino and a card. at was appreciated but totally unnecessary, he said, adding: “We did what we did because we care about animals and we care about our community.” Bose said she feels lucky to live in “such an equestrian-minded community. When you need help, even if it’s 1:30 in the morning, someone’s always there to pick up the phone.” GOOD TO KNOW To learn more about Animal Embassy and its programs, visit www.animalembassy.com; for the Wolf Conservation Center, visit www.nywolf.org. ESCAPE FROM PAGE 3
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Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, February 23, 2023 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Taking a shower’s pretty easy, right? Just step into the stall and turn on the tap. Now imagine having to get out of bed at 4 a.m., grabbing a bucket, and then standing in line for hours while waiting your turn at the one well available so you can get water for your morning bath. at’s the daily reality for hundreds of young students who attend Our Lady of Mount Carmel Girls Senior High School in Ghana, a small country on the West African coast. e private mission school was started by the Catholic Church in 2006 with the aim of “o ering excellent education with sound moral values to young ladies” and “empowering them with the needed skills for the future,” according to its website. Its motto is simple: “Love and Service.” e school’s solid academic and religious reputation draws students from all over – and sometimes outside – Ghana. Enrollment is now around 900, nearly triple what it was ve years ago. Students range in age from 14 to 17. at has put tremendous pressure on basic resources such as water. Mount Carmel receives some nancial aid from the government. at pays for teachers’ salaries, food, and other bare necessities. Mostly everything else is up to God, ingenuity, and the generosity of strangers. at’s where Father Benjamin Obour and the good folks of Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Mount Kisco come in. A native of Ghana, Obour arrived in the United States in 2011. He served at Saint Francis for seven years before being re-assigned as Mount Carmel’s chaplain. at’s how he came to know parishioner and longtime volunteer Sharon Luppino and her four sons. e youngest, Anthony, is now a senior and a class o cer at Fox Lane High School. Mom is co-president of the Fox Lane High School Association Board, which is made up of parent volunteers. Obour visits whenever he can, both to renew old ties and to seek funding for his school. “We were very upset when father had to leave, but he’s much loved and wanted and needed in so many places that we have to share him,” Luppino told Halston Media. In 2019, Obour approached Jill Carelli, Saint Francis’s coordinator of religious education, and her assistant, Lisa Reinhardt, for help obtaining pens, pencils, and other school supplies and toiletries such as toothbrushes. at went well just through word of mouth and notices in the church’s newsletter and on its bulletin board. But for bigger-ticket items such as calculators and backpacks, the two realized they’d need to do some fundraising. Carelli and Reinhardt enlisted Luppino, who they knew had serious social media and fundraising skills. Luppino used her numerous community connections to launch a GoFundMe campaign and the three women rounded up an army of adult and teen volunteers for a fundraising car wash. e organizers’ combined e orts proved so fruitful that they were not only able to provide the supplies but – with the assistance of two local sporting goods stores – also numbered soccer jerseys with Mount Carmel’s logo. e team also collects little trinkets they think Father Ben’s charges might “get a kick out of,” said Carelli. Posted outside the o ce where they pack up donations is a sign that jokingly reads: “ e Ghana Room. Shipping and Handling.” e Franciscan Friars of the Atonement have a bookstore at Graymoor in Garrison. ey once sent the school crosses, holy water fonts, and religious statues, she said. Love and service Mount Kisco church brings aid to Ghana school PHOTO COURTESY OF ANTHONY LUPPINO Parishoners at Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Mount Kisco have been pitching in to aid Our Lady of Mount Carmel Girls Senior High School in Ghana. REGIONAL SEE CHURCH PAGE 7 SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFO! 845-600-8004 | www.bellmech.com 0 DOWN 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE! WHAT IS A HEAT PUMP? Heat pumps will help you find the perfect balance of comfort and savings all year round, while reducing your carbon footprint. These all-in-one heating and air conditioning systems optimize the temperature throughout your home to use less energy, and can save you up to 30% on your cooling and heating costs. $ 1,000 IN REBATES Heat Pump Hot Water Heater Call Us TODAY! 845-600-8004 UP TO Spring into Savings with BELL! EXP 4/30/23 Coupon must present at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer. $ 115 INSTANT REBATE Duct Cleaning $ 174 PLUS TAX Call Us TODAY! 845-600-8004 Preventative Maintenance Visit Starting at Only
Thursday, February 23, 2023 North Salem News – Page 7 Calling Obour “charismatic, sweet, and funny,” Reinhardt said he’s been an inspiration to their congregation’s young people and a godsend to Mount Carmel’s. According to Carelli, Obour supplements his chaplain’s salary by saying Mass in local villages for a small stipend. Sometimes he gets paid in food. Obour has been using his own money to buy things for the school, she said, noting that he also helps nancially support his eight siblings, some of whom are very ill. NEEDS PAST, PRESENT at rst GoFundMe and car wash in 2019 produced funding for 40 new ceiling fans for the school’s one dorm and a security fence. e latter took two years to build, but it’s up. A second dorm is under construction. (Fans keep air circulating and malaria-carrying mosquitoes at bay.) Some money also went towards installing lights so that students wouldn’t have to use handheld ashlights when walking around campus at night. ere are many highly venomous snakes in Ghana and the girls were rightly terri ed of encountering one in the dark, Obour said. Now it’s water that the school desperately needs. e Luppinos and members of the church community – and beyond -- are again stepping up to the plate. In the latest GoFundMe plea, Anthony explains that the rapidly growing student population has strained the school’s only well to the breaking point. Engineers have told Obour that there needs to be at least four to serve that many people. ere are no rivers or streams near the 300-acre school compound. And sometimes the water table is so low that even digging wells doesn’t help. Ghana is in sub-Saharan Africa, one of the world’s most water-insecure regions. Factors contributing to the growing crisis include insu cient rainfall, population growth, urbanization, and poverty. e money raised in this latest campaign will be used to buy tanks, pipes, and motors, and to pay associated electricity and labor costs. “Please help me to help them,” Anthony wrote, adding: “Any amount donated will make a huge di erence in their lives.” e 17-year-old posted shots of the students lined up with their buckets and promised more photos so folks could see exactly what their donations were doing. Helping them seems like a perfect cause for Anthony to pursue, not only because he and his family have long admired “Father Ben” but because the teen loves working with kids. He’s a part of a mentoring program at Mount Kisco Elementary School and plans to study biology and medicine in college with the goal of becoming a pediatrician someday. Anthony is also quite fond of his passel of little cousins. As of Jan. 29, the campaign had raised $5,020 of its $8,000 goal. However, there are no plans to “cap” the GoFundMe campaign at this time, Luppino noted. According to Obour, new wells cost around $5,000 apiece. But with $8,000, the school may be able to eke out two. Her son is so “into” the project that he’s constantly checking his phone to track its progress, said Luppino. Also on Mount Carmel’s long-term wish list is a real chapel. Right now Mass is celebrated in an all-purpose hall that’s not big enough to t all of the students in at the same time. As Catholics, it’s important to take the sacraments together, Obour said. e government is building a dining hall for students, but the construction’s been dragging on for at least eight years and the structure still has no roof. CHURCH FROM PAGE 6 PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTHONY LUPPINO Father Benjamin Obour serves as Mount Carmel’s chaplain. The school’s growing population has strained the only well to the breaking point. SEE CHURCH PAGE 22 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 When did you last update your last will and testament and power of attorney? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500
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Thursday, February 23, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 9 crafting the best message. Let’s say you own a restaurant. Your target might be families with kids. Or maybe working people looking for a quick lunch bite. Perhaps low price is a must. Or maybe an over-worked, stressed couple is looking for a leisurely evening beginning with cocktails. And maybe gourmet food and ambiance are key too. Why should the particular target pick your restaurant? What do you do di erently or better than other nearby restaurants in meeting their needs? Does your menu o er a range of foods to satisfy everyone in their family? Or maybe you offer the fastest service when time is of the essence. Perhaps you o er a hearty meal at a surprisingly low price. Or maybe gourmet food and a wine and cocktail menu to match. Or an ambiance that makes any night as romantic as Valentine’s Day. How can you convey to your target that you really do provide that special di erence? How can you convince them that your menu will satisfy everyone in their family? Or that they really can get in and out quickly? What can you show that shouts value? Or that convinces them that yours is the place to go for great food and drink? Or for that special romantic evening? is is what positioning is all about. You need to be able to answer these kinds of questions before putting your advertising pen to paper. Otherwise you risk wasting ad dollars with a diluted or disjointed message that doesn’t convince anybody. en comes the challenge of communicating that positioning in a clear way that also engages your target. More in the weeks that follow to help you tackle that challenge. Kenneth Freeman has his MBA from Harvard University and lead the marketing departments at major Fortune 500 corporations throughout his career, before helping his son found Halston Media. FREEMAN FROM PAGE 8 On May 17, across New York, voters will head to the polls in 686 school districts to vote on their school budgets, as well as elect school board members. Which means, about now, hundreds of people are considering whether to throw their hats in the proverbial ring and run for o ce. If they are like me 20 years ago, they have no idea what they are getting into, and that’s not all bad since many of the surprises for those elected will be pleasant. My own descent into…I mean journey began innocently enough by attending my rst school board meeting. e hot topic of the day was busing, not for racial balance, but rather for a sane schedule at school that wouldn’t have kids starting class at 7 a.m., lunch at 10 a.m. and home by 1:30 p.m. I was asked, along with several other dads, to attend a meeting and help pressure the school board to buy a few more buses, so kids could have a normal schedule and a more normal school life. e district was saving money by “triple tripping,” a practice which many parents wanted to end. A friend asked me to attend because she said, “it is just My journey into school board politics DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT SEESCOTTPAGE 10 Brewster, NY and Bethel, CT Showrooms On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! 845-278-0070 Southeastkitchenandbath.com Celebrating 50 years
Page 10 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, February 23, 2023 moms complaining; we need dads to jump in.” The campaign ended successfully, the buses were added, and the schools returned to a normal schedule. Then the phone rang. The same friend who asked me to attend the meeting wanted to know if I had ever considered running for the school board – she was very persuasive. I went from no, to let me think about it, to well since you took the time to get the signatures on the petition, how can I say no? My wife told me I was nuts and she may have had a point. I ended up running with a lovely woman similarly recruited. We put up signs, walked ball fields shaking hands and kissing babies, and a few weeks later we defeated two long-time incumbents. Our brilliant tagline, “Time for Change” was so good that Barack Obama grabbed it a few years later and rode it to victory. I am still waiting for that royalty check for our creative work. Next to serving on your condo board, school board service is the most local form of democracy. Many feel that a deep knowledge of education and a philosophy about learning, curriculum and pedagogy is a prerequisite. Not me. School boards should draw from all in the community – the butcher, baker and the candlestick maker. The only requirement should be an interest in making schools better for kids. The board does a lot. It sets goals, manages policy, hires and evaluates the superintendent, adopts budgets and negotiates labor contracts. A good school board member should have good communication skills and be able to work with others. Ultimately, all the decisions are group decisions, so it helps to be collaborative as well as persuasive. As a representative of the community, a good board member is a connector and is constantly rubbing elbows with neighbors to get and give feedback by attending ball games, concerts, plays, assemblies, and anyplace else where crowds gather. I used to say beware of single issue candidates, but I’ve changed my mind. Nearly every board member that I have talked to got interested in school board service as a result of one issue, but the good ones were able to become generalists when they began their service and not get stuck on that one issue. They saw the big picture. They came to the job with fresh eyes and looked for creative ways to challenge the “we’ve always done it that way” mentality. I found my six years on the KatonahLewisboro board challenging and deeply rewarding. It was a privilege to serve and I would recommend service to anyone with the energy and the inclination. I am at the stage of my life where my Social Security checks are an indispensable and vital part of my monthly income. So, it’s not surprising that recent challenges to Social Security’s continued existence caught my attention. To assess the situation, I turned to an old friend, who happens to be the leading expert on all things related to Social Security, William Arnone. Can you tell our readers what your expertise is with regards to the Social Security program? Arnone: As a founding board member of the National Academy of Social Insurance in 1986, I have devoted my career to researching and promoting public understanding of Social Security and other social insurance programs, like Medicare and unemployment insurance. I have written extensively on Social Security over the years and have conducted presentations on its importance at conferences and other events nationwide. What was the philosophical basis of the program when it was first established by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt? Arnone: The philosophy underlying its establishment by FDR in 1935 was the urgent need to protect older Americans from the risks of poverty. The Great Depression dramatically highlighted the need for such a program, as millions of older people lost their life savings and were plunged into destitution. Few had other sources of retirement income, such as pensions. The U.S. Social Security program was based on Germany’s social insurance approach. Its essential characteristic was that benefits would be earned based on compulsory employee and employer contributions while individuals were working. Eligibility for benefits was based on earnings from work, and not subject to means tests. This differentiates social insurance from social assistance. Revenues come from dedicated payments (called Federal Insurance Contributions Act - or FICA, often referred to as “payroll taxes”) withheld from employee wages and matched by employers. Has the program been successful? Arnone: Yes. For the past nearly 90 years, Social Security has been the most cost-effective and popular government program in the nation’s history. It has dramatically reduced poverty among the elderly and has provided a solid foundation on which people build retirement security through other sources of income, such as their own savings. It has also been expanded to provide critical protection for spouses, survivors, dependents and people with disabilities. While its focus has been on providing a measure of economic security to older people, over three million children also receive benefits today. It has proven to be a “family protection” program for people of all ages. This is not to say that the program does not need to be enhanced, especially for subgroups of our population who are still facing high levels of economic insecurity. A recent report of the National Academy of Social Insurance, “Economic Security for the 21st Century,” includes a portfolio of Social Security policy options to meet the needs of those who are falling through the cracks. See https://www. nasi.org/research/economic-security/thefour-pillars-of-economic-security/ Recently Florida Sen. Rick Scott released a proposal to “sunset” all federal programs every five years. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin went even further, suggesting that federal programs should all be deemed “discretionary” and debated and voted on every year. Please clarify for us – if their recommendations are implemented, how would it affect programs like Social Security and Medicare? Arnone: Social Security and Medicare are often referred to as “entitlements.” This is a technical federal budgetary term, which means that, unlike “discretionary” programs, their funding is based on appropriations that are not subject to annual Congressional action. As “earned rights,” they are protected by law and may not be reduced, unless Congress passes legislation to specifically make changes in benefits and their financing. Both programs also have trust funds that contain reserves to help finance benefits. Subjecting Social Security and Medicare to annual reconsideration or “sunset” would lump them with all other federally funded programs and subject them to the uncertainties of the annual Congressional appropriations process. It would also pit them against other programs that also provide needed benefits to millions of Americans, like Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (aka “food stamps”). What do you say to critics like Utah Sen. Mike Lee, who say these “entitlement programs” are socialism and should eventually be scrapped? Arnone: From the inception of Social Security, ideological opponents have attacked it as “socialism.” Similarly, when Medicare was launched in 1965, opponents called it “socialized medicine.” To the contrary, social insurance is an alter- Is Social Security in trouble? 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Thursday, February 23, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 11 native to a socialist approach to economic security, which would involve government ownership of the means of production. Social insurance complements free markets by lling gaps for which private businesses are either unable or unwilling to provide solutions. As our baby boomer generation ages, there are legitimate concerns about the nancial viability of Social Security. What can be done to keep the program solvent? Arnone: e aging of the U.S. population, and that of most other countries, does provide signi cant funding challenges to programs like Social Security. Much of this is due to the shrinking ratio of workers to bene ciaries. Currently, funding for Social Security is adequate to pay for all legislated bene ts until 2035. If Congress does not act before then, Social Security bene ts for all would need to be reduced by about 20 percent. e longer we wait to develop a long-term bipartisan solution, the more di cult it will be. e key to a politically viable solution will be a combination of additional revenues (e.g., increasing the amount of wages subject to FICA, which is now capped at $160,200) and bene t adjustments (e.g., changes in the bene t formula and the full retirement age). You worked during your college years in the New York Senate o ce of Robert F. Kennedy. If he were alive today, how do you think he would view the present situation? Arnone: No one who knew Robert F. Kennedy is able to project how he might view today’s issues. Although I always ask myself this question as part of my role and responsibilities as the non-partisan Academy’s chief executive, I remain inspired and driven by his compassion for those who are su ering the most. Programs like Social Security are vital lifelines to millions and reduce economic insecurity and anxiety. When I worked for him in 1967-68, his positions on Social Security were quite progressive, as he called for signi cant increases in bene ts. Do you have any nal thoughts that you would like to share with our readers? Arnone: Every generation is called upon to rea rm its political support for programs like Social Security. We boomers, who did not trust anyone or anything over age 30, came to trust this vital program. My biggest concern today is how many millennials and Generation Z express skepticism that Social Security will “be there for me.” My response is that, unless they show their strong support for it, then the program faces the risk of its substantial reduction by those who have always opposed it on ideological grounds. ank you so much for your time! Arnone: You’re very welcome. Please invite your readers to visit the Academy’s website at www.nasi.org and sign up to receive information about our activities. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 10 Schoolhouse Senior & Community Center needs oversight Regarding “Progress moves forward at new community center,” (Feb. 9, Page 1), when I rst heard the town was buying the Schoolhouse eater, I was really excited. I am a relative neighbor to the building in Croton Falls and have many times imagined it had great potential for community arts programs. I moved to North Salem just over 10 years ago with my family and although I love many things about it, one major disappointment was the lack of local arts programing for children. I came from a town in New Jersey where everything the children had to do could be done within two square miles. Anything I wanted to do for my three children in North Salem required extensive driving, and of course that limited our options. After reading last week’s article, I take exception with the way the relationship between the local community and the Schoolhouse eater is characterized. If the reporter spoke to residents in the immediate community, they would have heard from many sources that the space has been totally inaccessible to locals in recent years. Knitting circles, meditation groups, yoga and dance classes; if any of these things were going on there in the last 10 years since I’ve lived here, I never heard about it. I did sign up my child for a summer theater program a couple years ago, but the program actually lost access to the space at the last minute and had to hastily nd a new space, which happened to be in Chappaqua. So much for a local program. What I learned from talking to my friends and neighbors is that the Schoolhouse eater used to be much more engaged with the community when its founder, Leandra Pope, was actively involved. 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e cheerful chatter drowned out the clinking of the bright plastic beads as students and faculty crowded around cafeteria tables to create colorful bracelets. Nearby, North Salem Middle/High School students shaped and painted clay hearts for decorations destined to become gifts for friends. “I made clay hearts for my friends as reminders that I love and care for them. en I thought, what if I could do this for the whole school?” said freshman Annaleen, who led the after-school program on clay art and jewelry making. She felt proud of her idea and empowered by the Warr;ors Club to bring it to fruition as the nal activity of P.S. I Love You Day. “When people look at their bracelet, I hope they think, ‘wow, someone cared enough to make this for me.’” P.S. I Love You Day is celebrated in schools nationwide to stand up against bullying, support mental health, and ultimately prevent suicide. e annual event was created in 2011 by a Long Island high school student in memory of her father. In North Salem, the Warr;ors Club has hosted it for several years to advocate for positive relationships and end the stigma of mental health struggles. “Making bracelets was a good way to unite North Salem’s community, to talk, to meet new people, and share why we celebrate P.S. I Love You at school,” said senior and club co-president Grace. “It’s important to talk about awareness and where you can get help at a younger age, so you can share with your friends.” In preparation, club members visited middle school classes to discuss the adverse e ects of assumptions and stereotypes. Students discussed labels they have been given by others or by themselves and how even positive labels can be hurtful by putting undue pressure on a person. “Our goal is to bring awareness of the labels we give others and ourselves. We don’t want to put someone in a box with a label because that nulli es their other qualities,” said club advisor and school counselor Melissa Smith. “We want to shift the narrative; we all have strengths and challenges, and we can grow from them.” roughout the day, Warr;ors Club members invited students to play a mental health quiz for prizes, learn about mental health resources, and symbolically throw away labels they had received over the years. “I’m extremely proud of the work these students do and how they continue to grow their e orts each year,” said Principal Vince DiGrandi. “It’s one more thing we do on a long continuum of supporting mental health at our schools.” “I think the turnout today was beautiful. I’m really happy that so many kids want to show their support by wearing purple and be involved in such an important day,” said Grace. Article provided by North Salem Central School District. Page 12 North Salem News – Thu Warr;ors Club gives back Students and faculty wore purple to show their support. Friends the me Students formed clay into hearts to give as mementos to friends. I Love P.S.
ursday, February 23, 2023 Page 13 Students and staff created beaded bracelets as tokens of friendship. s celebrated their correct answers on ental health trivia quiz. Students write hurtful labels they have been given and throw them away in a cathartic act. e You Members of the Warr;ors Club with Principal DiGrandi PHOTOS COURTESY NSCSD
Page 14 – North Salem News OPINION Thursday, February 23, 2023 Acouple of months ago, I wrote a post about the overscheduled mama and how moms are always running all over the place, jumping from one thing to the next, usually with no down time. Honestly, I feel like being overstimulated is just as big of an issue as having too many things to do and too many places to go and these two topics de nitely should go hand in hand. Well, what exactly is being overstimulated? e easiest way for me to explain it is when there is too much going on, usually all at once, and your brain and body become overwhelmed. And usually as a mother, you’re constantly dealing with “mom brain” as it is, from trying to remember so much. Essentially, it’s the same as when people joke about having too many tabs open in their brain. When I rst became a mom, I didn’t really remember feeling overstimulated. I focused all of my energy on my one child and my job, and while I had a lot on my plate, my brain kept up for the most part. Add a second child in the mix, and I started to experience moments of overstimulation. My son Johnny was colic. He would scream everyday between the hours of 7-9 p.m. (perfectly called the witching hours) until he was around 8 months old. And even throughout the day, he was very fussy and uncomfortable. We didn’t nd out until later on that he had uid in his ears and hearing issues, but that’s a different story for a di erent day! I vividly remember that he would be screaming at the top of his lungs, all while I had the microwave fan going for white noise, which would sometimes soothe him if I was lucky. While the noise was sometimes calming for him, it just added to the sounds I was already overwhelmed hearing. Add in a 4-year-old sister asking non stop questions, two dogs barking, a loud TV, and an itchy sweater suddenly bothering my neck, and there you have it. I quickly learned that being overstimulated is a very real thing that moms, or anyone for that matter, can deal with on a daily basis, and it in fact can be a small inconvenience or downright debilitating for some. Not to mention, the way people handle their feelings of being overwhelmed and frustrated can look very di erent. After the birth of my third child, I felt the true impact of overstimulation. For example, I would be standing in the kitchen trying to make dinner and I’d have my two little ones running in and out of the kitchen screaming and chasing each other. I knew they were playing and I’d usually remind them to keep their games in the playroom because mommy was cooking and the oven was hot. At the same time, I would also have two dogs in between my legs because they knew it was dinner time and wanted to be fed. e Alexa assistant on Amazon Echo would also be playing music that the kids requested, usually a song about poop, or the new trending favorite, “It’s Corn.” If you haven’t heard of it, consider yourself lucky. e TV was also on for unnecessary background noise, there were toys everywhere squeaking and squawking, somebody was de nitely whining, and I was constantly being touched. My kids have always been Velcro babies and have to be hanging on me and touching my skin at all times. Add in that both of my boys were always super whiny, clingy boys and still are. No shade to my kids; I love them dearly, but I tell it how it is! Take all of this at least 10 times a day, every single day, without a second set of hands to help or tag in, and cue overstimulation to the max. It was also 100 times worse for me when I was nursing Tristan every three hours for a year straight. I had an overwhelming feeling of just wanting to be left alone. I wanted to hide in the shower and cry. I would have welcomed staring at a wall for hours on end just to have my brain quiet down, just to hear nothing but silence. I needed time to let my mind rest and I didn’t get it. Now, back to how people handle this… for me, the minute I have had too much, I would immediately become anxious. I’d usually announce: “OK, guys, I can’t hear myself think, let’s take it down a level.” I would always try and calmly express myself, but let’s be honest, that doesn’t always work. After a few attempts at getting everyone to settle down and handle the noise, I’d start to breathe in and out to get my bearings. Unfortunately for me, my anxiety can sometimes manifest as rage. Sometimes, I’d nd myself yelling out, “Enough!!! I need a minute!” It was just too much with everyone needing everything and always at the same exact time. Pair all the needs with not having enough sleep and with your to-do list looming over you, and it’s a perfect storm. I remember a speci c time when my youngest was playing with a really noisy toy and was putting it in my face all while I was trying to have an important conversation with an adult. I kept reminding him that mommy was talking and to please give me a moment and I’d be right with him. He’s 2, so he wasn’t fully understanding me and I can’t blame him. Next, my middle guy came galloping in the room asking me questions. Again, I tried to redirect to no avail. I legitimately felt like my brain would explode. I felt so overwhelmed in that moment and I just know most parents can relate. e only thing I can say that has helped me work through these feelings is to stop, breathe and explain. I have seen a lot of parents try to ignore their children and to carry on what they are doing, but that just didn’t work for me. I now completely stop what I’m doing and look at my children in their eyes and tell them that mommy has explained what she needs to do and that they have to give her a moment. And no, of course this will not work with an infant and that is just a very hard time that most parents just have to get through. But now that my kids are a little bit older, I don’t let them get away with anything! I stop whatever I’m doing, even if it’s an important conversation, and explain to them that mommy is e overstimulated mama NICOLE DOOLEY MAMA EXPLAINS SEEDOOLEYPAGE 15 APAR PUBLICITY WITH PERSONALITY PR Public Rela ons For... Businesses | Individuals | Organiza ons | Events Your Message Is Our Mission Leave Your Message Here... (914) 275-6887 | bruceaparpr@ gmail.com BRUCE APAR WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? 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Thursday, February 23, 2023 OPINION North Salem News – Page 15 LETTERS FROM PAGE 11 talking and interrupting is not acceptable. I am not afraid to be myself in front of other people. Long gone are the days where I feel like I have to put on the perfect parent act and be ridiculously sweet with my kids in front of other people. I am calm, but I am firm and I feel like not letting things go is the way to do it. Now I am by no means a perfect parent, but this has been the only thing that has worked for me in regards to my sensory overload. I have to just stop it in its tracks. And of course, finally getting to sit down on the couch, even if it’s not until 10 p.m., and watching some nonsense TV, or curling up with my favorite book and just letting out a deep breath at the end of the day isn’t a bad plan either. Find what makes you happy and try and grant yourself at least 10 or 20 minutes a day to do what brings you joy. Your body and brain deserve to rest. Self care is not just a shower! And when that really annoying toy that you’ve always despised is staring and chirping at you, it’s not a crime to take out its batteries and throw it under all the other toys in the back of your child’s closet. Self care, my friends! Do it in the name of your sanity! Nicole Dooley is a Somers mom who enjoys writing for her parenting blog. If you enjoyed her column, you can read more of her entries at www. mamaexplains.com or follow her on Instagram at @mamaexplains for relatable parenting tips and stories. Also, feel free to send her a message or a question on Instagram! DOOLEY FROM PAGE 14 space. Despite the assurances of Supervisor Warren Lucas, I believe there is some cause for concern and a need for oversight on the development of this wonderful new asset and resource in our community. -Sandra Tica Croton Falls A rebuttal to Don Scott’s electric vehicle critique Dear Editor, In regard to “Unintended Consequences of All-Electric Mandates” by Don Scott (Feb. 9), the facts about electric vehicles (EVs) are clear. They are three to four times more efficient than their fossil counterparts. Thus, even if they are charged with “dirty” grid electricity, it is a win for the environment and a win for the pocketbook. The environmental gain is not only elimination of carbon dioxide, but also elimination of particulate emissions that cause health problems like emphysema, asthma and cancer. Mr. Scott claims that only 6% of power generation in New York comes from renewable sources. The correct figure is 30% as of 2021, according to eia.gov, (with a goal of 70% by 2030), after including clean electricity generated from hydropower. It is important to note that during the lifetime of an EV, the grid is likely to continually get cleaner, delivering additional decarbonization benefits. “EVs just move the flame from under the hood to the power plant” should therefore be rephrased to “EVs reduce the size of the flame by 3x to 4x, and of the rest, 30% is clean, soon to be 70%.” Operating an EV in New York is therefore at least 78% cleaner than a fossil fuel vehicle. EV owners have been found to be more likely to charge their vehicles with clean electricity from rooftop solar, community solar or a commercial clean energy supply, which makes the EV 100% cleaner! Given the high contribution of transportation to greenhouse gases in our region, we desperately need this 78% to 100% decarbonization from as many vehicles as possible. Numerous studies have documented the lifecycle carbon reduction of EVs, taking into account manufacturing. When one estimates the cost of a fossil fuel car, one is unlikely to use a Porsche as a benchmark, so we should refrain from doing so for EVs as well. The truth is that there are over 40 models of EVs available on the market. The price differential between a fossil car and an equivalent EV is rapidly diminishing. Economies of scale and technological progress are continuing to help batteries become less expensive by an astonishing 18% per year! Also, the cost of maintaining and driving an EV is far less than a fossil vehicle, so this reduces or even eliminates any differential in the total cost of ownership. Therefore, we should all plan to transition to EVs (not hybrids, which still require fossil fuels) as soon as possible. Methane (the main ingredient of “natural gas”) is a powerful greenhouse gas. If released unburned, it will trap 80 times as much heat as the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide over the next couple of decades, which are crucial from a climate perspective. Unfortunately, the gas distribution system is rife with leaks from well heads to compressors to aging transmission and distribution pipes. Satellite tracking has shown the true extent of the massive harm from methane leaks. Induction stoves are attractive alternatives that have been embraced by cooking connoisseurs and chefs alike. In general, we should move away from all uses of natural gas as soon as possible, irrespective of government mandates. Humanity successfully moved away from leaded gasoline, asbestos and freon once their harms were understood. Now that our future critically depends on moving away from fossil fuels post haste, we need to lean into this transformation with a sense of urgency. Our “Central Planners” feel this sense of urgency and do not deserve the derision meted out in Mr. Scott’s article. We need to be educated on the issues and challenge ourselves to be part of the climate solution while recognizing that the energy transformation glass is economically and technologically well over half full at this point in time. -Chandu Visweswariah Vice President, CURE100 CURE100 is a not-for-profit consortium of communities that seeks to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2040, or 5% reduction per year, through a combination of advocacy, education and campaigns at the local and global levels. Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. 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Sports Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, February 23, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR North Salem Boys Basketball (No. 18) made their way to Putnam Valley High School last ursday, Feb. 16, to face the rival Tigers (No. 15) with a chance to keep their season alive in the out-bracket round of the Section 1 Class B Tournament. Not to be, the Salem Tigers fell behind early, clawed their way back in the fourth quarter, but could not make up the de cit in a 72-60 defeat. An up and down season, Coach Chris Regan was still proud of the way his guys fought, and emphasized all the great work his seniors put into the program. “While we did not have a very successful record this season, I was proud of the fact that we battled hard in our games and never gave up,” he said. “Even though the losses outnumbered the wins, our players were resilient throughout. We have ve graduating seniors (Andrew Viebrock, Jack Litch eld, Dylan Walter, Caleb Elias, Sincere Andrews) whom we will miss in the years ahead.” e PV full-court press and offensive rebounding gave the visitors issues throughout. ankfully, Elias (9 pts) provided some much-needed scoring to keep the game close, as North Salem found themselves only down 12-9 after one. e contest got a bit more out of hand in the second frame as PV kept the pressure on for a scoring run that put them up 21- 13. Continuing to turn North Salem over to get out on the break, the lead expanded to 25-13, and eventually 33-24 going into the locker room. Tigers finish season at PV Fourth-quarter comeback too late Matt Moia puts it up inside PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON The Tigers discuss the game plan. Denneen in transition. BOYS BASKETBALL Reilly Denneen brings the ball up court. SEE BASKETBALL PAGE 19
Thursday, February 23, 2023 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 17 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Just like the earlier season matchup that went down to the wire in Tiger territory, North Salem Girls Basketball (No. 9) vs. Bronxville (No. 8) last Saturday (2/18) was another instant classic. e battle so intense, so backand-forth, one of neutral standing could not help rooting for both teams. Unfortunately, one side had to lose this Section 1 Class B rst round matchup, and the visiting Tigers found themselves on the wrong side of the results as they took a 48-42 loss. e Tigers up 14-13 with 6:33 to go until halftime, Emma Zoubok found her stroke and nailed two threes, one of which she hit through contact, falling down in front of the Bronxville coach. But like the boys the previous ursday (2/16), the girls found themselves in some bad spots against Bronxville’s full-court press, allowing the Broncos to enter intermission up 22-21. Bronxville upped the ante even more with their pressure coming out of break. e forced North Salem turnovers then sparked fast-break opportunities for the home team, and the Tigers found themselves down 28-21 at the 6:27 mark. e season on the line, Sara- na DiPaola showed she was not ready to go home. Key baskets in the paint, including a momentum-turning and-one layup, tied up the score at 30-30 and had North Salem take their rst lead (32-30) of the half with eight minutes left in regulation. Coach Matt Mackenzie audibly saying “It’s a 0-0 ballgame,” in the huddle, the Tigers followed suit in the fourth with that mentality. Bronxville converting a couple inside looks, DiPaola matched that with her own to take the lead back at 35-34 with 1:08 remaining. However, Bronxville answered on the glass, gobbling up countless o ensive boards, and nally getting a look to go down. e de nition of clutch, Jaiden Donovan cashed a left-wing three to take the lead back at 38- 36 with less than a minute to go, but the basketball gods rewarded the Broncos on the other end as their short jumper bounced around the rim and in to tie it up at 24.6 seconds. Bronxville forcing a jump ball on Salem’s next possession, their shot came up short on the other end to send the contest to the rst overtime. Nerves and fatigue now getting to both teams, each missed a pair of free throws, but Bronxville found a transition layup at 1:40 to take the lead. However, Carolyne Barrella said ‘Not so fast,’ and hit a short banker to even it at 40. After a turnover, but recovering possession on a jump ball, Bronxville still could not score. e miss rebounded by Donovan with ve seconds left, she sprinted up the court, launched a long ball, but that hit the back of the rim. Double overtime now, the Tigers nally looked to be running out of gas. Dana Connolly had fouled out earlier in regulation, leaving a lack of an inside presence on o ense, thus limiting Salem’s scoring ability. Bronxville, on the other hand, had their bigs still in the game, and utilized that advantage to the fullest. e aggressive inside approach from the Broncos forced NS to keep fouling, and the home team eventually made their free throws, putting the game out of reach for good. North Salem falls in double-OT thriller DiPaola big second half Jaiden Donovan putting up a fl oater. Sarafi na DiPaola had a big second half to keep the game close. Noemi Torres PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Emma Zoubok at the line. Carolyne Barrella inbounding. GIRLS BASKETBALL CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION March 23, 2023 | 6:00 – 9:00 pm WALDEN GYM, 200 BOCES DRIVE, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598 REGIONAL UNION INFORMATION EVENT CARPENTRY HVAC ARCHITECTURE ELECTRICITY PLUMBING URBAN FORESTRY WELDING MASONRY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [email protected] JOIN US AND MEET LOCAL UNIONS AND EMPLOYER PARTNERS REGISTER HERE! Learn About Career Opportunities with Union Apprenticeships 17 Miller Rd. Mahopac 845-621-1222 RooneyOrtho.com Rooney Orthodontics Children & Adults
Page 18 – North Salem News SPORTS Thursday, February 23, 2023 BYSNS ICE HOCKEY Scarsdale 9, BYSNS 1 Friday, Feb. 17 (Edward J. Murray Memorial Skating Center, Yonkers) No. 4 Scarsdale scored three first-period goals, and led 8-0 after two, in a 9-1 victory against No. 13 BYSNS (Brewster/Yorktown/Somers/North Salem), in the opening round of the Section 1 Division 1 Tournament. Ty Wingfield (40 saves), Dylan Weber (3 saves), Patrick McDonagh (first varsity goal), Owen Cunningham (1A), and Bryan Kottmann (1A) led BYSNS. BOWLING Section 1 Championships GIRLS Monday, Feb. 13 (Fishkill, N.Y.) The North Salem girls’ bowling team finished off their season on a high note at Sectionals last week with a fourth-place finish amongst 12 teams in the small division. Emily Collura had a team-high average of 123. The other Tigers who competed were Rebecca Senatore, Emily Lehr, Madeline Killeen, Isabella Halstead, Skylar Bender, Eowyn Keenan, and Olivia Kasdan. BOYS Tuesday, Feb. 14 (Fishkill, N.Y.) The boys went up to Fishkill the next day for their turn at Sectionals, placing sixth out of 12 in their small division. Nate James, Ian Quadrini, Ryan James De Paoli, Ryan Russel De Paoli, Max Nilsen, Ryan Gameiro, Pietro Serra, and James Stiehl made up the boys’ squad. TRACK & FIELD Section 1 State Qualifier 2023 Sunday, Feb. 19 (The Armory, N.Y.) Bella Fryer competed at the Section 1 State Qualifier last Sunday in the 1500M, completing a successful indoor season. In the seeded heat, the junior finished 11th in a PB time of 5:04. “It was a wonderful way to cap off the indoor season and an excellent catalyst to Bella breaking five minutes in the spring, which will put her in the upper echelon of Section 1 distance runners and set her up for a super successful senior year,” said Coach Chris Gould. SKIING Section 1 Championship Monday, Feb. 14 (Hunter, N.Y.) The Section 1 Ski Sectionals were held at Hunter Mountain and both teams made their mark. The boys finished second as a team and the girls took third. On the girls’ side, North Salem’s Rosie Binette is headed for States thanks to a seventh overall finish. This included an eighth-place finish in the Giant Slalom and Slalom. As for the boys, three will head north to the state competition. Chris Marchini was third overall and did so with a silver in the GS and ninth place in the Slalom. Next was James Bysshe. He was sixth overall, seventh in the GS, and sixth in the Slalom. Finally, Luke Spieler was eighth overall, coming in seventh in the GS and eighth in the Slalom. Binette will head to the NYSPHSAA Championships at Bristol Mountain this weekend (Feb. 27 & 28). BYSNS section contributed by Mike Sabini. Skiing section contributed by Rich Monetti. Bowling places at Sectionals BYSNS concludes season PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Ty Wingfield made 40 saves in his final game for BYSNS. Coach John Veteri (right) giving his player a pep-talk pregame. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS GOULD Coach Chris Gould and Isabella Fryer at Section 1 State Qualifiers. PHOTO COURTESY OF JJ/NS SKI The John Jay-North Salem ski team state qualifiers and staff Left to Right: Coach Dan Collea - Rosie Binette (NS) - Chris Marchini (JJ) - Luke Spieler (JJ) - James Bysshe (JJ) - Coach Paul Crivelli. PHOTOS COURTESY OF NORTH SALEM ATHLETICS The girls bowling team placed fourth at Sectionals last week. The boys finished sixth at Sectionals. VARSITY ROUNDUP
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Page 20 – North Salem News LEISURE Thursday, February 23, 2023 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. Sea grape 5. European public health group (abbr.) 9. A way to delight 11. Appetizers 13. Ancient heralds’ wands 15. Make a booking 16. ‘__ death do us part 17. Pearl Jam frontman 19. Spider genus 21. Fill with high spirits 22. A major division of geological time 23. Catch 25. An independent ruler or chieftain 26. Electronic music style (abbr.) 27. Influential Spanish cubist painter 29. Illegally persuades 31. A way to derive 33. British School 34. Appear alongside 36. Surely (archaic) 38. Harsh cry of a crow 39. A day in the middle 41. Kansas hoops coach Bill 43. The longest division of geological time 44. The first sign of the zodiac 46. Appetizer 48. Link together in a chain 52. A bacterium 53. In a way, forces apart 54. Cheese dish 56. Combines 57. In an inferior way 58. Colors clothes 59. Dried-up CLUES DOWN 1. Gastropods 2. Confusing 3. Romanian monetary unit 4. The rate at which something proceeds 5. A prosperous state of well-being 6. Asked for forgiveness 7. Makes less soft 8. Part of speech 9. Outside 10. Advice or counsel 11. Badness 12. Protein-rich liquids 14. Not moving 15. Call it a career 18. Poetry term 20. Not wide 24. Pastries 26. Turns away 28. Satisfies 30. Gift adornments 32. San Diego ballplayers 34. Manufacturing plant 35. Check or guide 37. Dogs do it 38. Chilled 40. Scorch 42. Unproductive of success 43. Electronic countercountermeasures 45. Attack with a knife 47. Feel bad for 49. Enclosure 50. Assert 51. Geological times 55. Midway between east and southeast February may be known as the shortest month of the year, but it also can be among the coldest. When cooking during this time of year, whether it’s a family meal or a romantic dinner for two, foods that take the cold weather into consideration are the best bets. Cottage pie is a meal traditionally served in areas of Great Britain and Ireland. e name is sometimes used interchangeably with shepherd’s pie, but that’s a mistake. While shepherd’s pie uses lamb in the recipe, cottage pie contains beef. Cottage pie features a layer of meat and vegetables topped with potatoes. Some people opt for a mashed potato topping, others arrange thin slices of potatoes to look like “shingles” on the cottage. is recipe for “Cottage Pies” from “Real Simple Dinner Tonight: Done” (Time Home Entertainment) from the editors of Real Simple prepares the pies into individual servings. ey can be prepared up to two days in advance and then baked straight from the refrigerator as needed. This hearty meal chases away the chill Cottage Pies Serves 4 1-1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (about 3), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces Kosher salt and black pepper 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef 1/3 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1-1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots Heat oven to 425 F. Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt. Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the milk, butter, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and mash to the desired consistency. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Fold in the peas and carrots. Transfer the beef mixture to 4 individual baking dishes and top with the mashed potatoes. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
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ROCK FROM PAGE 2 SCHOOL’S SUCCESS INSPIRES Despite challenges with its physical plant, the school has such an excellent reputation that the head of the local diocese, Bishop Dominic Yeboah Nyarko, has asked Rome for permission to start an all-boys seminary school in Techiman, Obour said. (On the high school level, a Catholic seminary school teaches students theology and scripture as a core part of the curriculum. It helps students identify vocational callings and readies them for adulthood while a Catholic seminary college prepares them for ordination to the priesthood.) Mount Carmel’s headmistress – or principal as we would call her here – is a nun. Last year, several grads joined the religious congregation. Students form lifetime connections. Even after they’ve moved on to college, university, and jobs many reach out just to let Father Benand their teachers and former classmates know how they’re doing. ey’ve formed an ad hoc alumni association and keep up with things via Facebook. Always a compassionate and thoughtful kid, Anthony would tell his mom how hard it was for him to imagine having to deal with the things the young members of Father Ben’s ock do. Especially going without the basic things – such as water – that we Americans take for granted. He would like to bring a group of people over to visit the school one day, his mom said. When asked why he’s doing this, Anthony responded: “I’ve always loved to give back to the community and help any way I could, especially my church. I was raised a Catholic and, like I said, so far have made all my sacraments. I just feel like anywhere I can help would be bene cial in some way.” Luppino’s willingness to come to the aid of others was an inspiration. “She’s helped people in so many ways,” he said. In Obour’s case, rising to the occasion was a no-brainer for Luppino and the other intrepid members of Saint Francis’s fundraising team. e priest’s dynamic personality and unwavering dedication to his parishioners and students make the job of getting folks to reach for their wallets relatively easy. “He’s so well-loved here. Knowing what he does, and how he shares everything with us, makes us want to help him help his school,” Luppino said. HOW TO HELP To contribute to the “Providing Wells for Fr. Ben’s School in Ghana” campaign, visit https:// www.gofundme.com/f/waterfor-the-girls-of-ghana. Donations can also be left at or mailed to Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Religious Education O ce, 16 Green St., Mount Kisco, N.Y., 10549. Its hours are 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Mondays; 12 noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ursdays. For more information, call 914-666-3161. CHURCH FROM PAGE 7
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Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other OR Visit www.HalstonSubscribe.com OR Visit www.HalstonSubscribe.com Don’t Miss a Week of North Salem News. Please Re-Subscribe Today! North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, November 24, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 37 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 HEALTH & WELLNESS 16 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 19 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Hygrade Open House pg 12 GATHERING Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. 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 Amid pleasures and places though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there's no place like HOME. From our house to yours, wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Be it ever so humble, there's no place like HOME. Amid pleasures and places though we may roam, BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e continued discussion on hiring an additional School Resource O cer (SRO) for the North Salem School District took precedence after the Board of Education’s 4 - 3 vote on Nov. 16 against authorizing the transfer from unassigned fund balance for a spring o cer contract with the county. Before the focal point of the meeting, however, the board approved the terms of a side agreement with the North Salem Teachers Association to provide an additional district-wide per diem psychologist, using 45K of Covid monies, for student social/ emotional support, with the contract lasting until next June. “What this will do is allow us to put proactive measures in place,” said Adam VanDerStuyf, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services. Soon after, tensions rose amid discussion on the SRO fund balance fund transfer ($97,258), stemming from Superintendent Ken Freeston’s announcement on Oct. 26 of a verbal agreement between the district’s attorney and the county’s legal department on a contract for next spring. Trustee Brandy Keenan read a letter containing her grievances, citing the Jun. 15 vote that indicated the hiring as, “A moment of dysfunction we have not recovered from.” Although she voted “yes” at the time, Keenan said that she felt “blindsided” because she did not have enough time to research and gather more information for the vote, leading to a 4 - 3 result in favor of the resolution. Keenan cited numerous studies demonstrating that SROs do not signi cantly impact the prevention of school shootings, while also highlighting the need for a bigger focus on student mental health and investment into lacking resources and facilities. She concluded that if an SRO is hired, it should be through the budget starting the 2023-2024 school year. “I know I am not comparing apples to apples, but what I am talking about is who decides what deserves a break in procedure, the bending of the rules, what is the rubric. I feel we need to bring back an adherence to policy and procedure, and nd an additional SRO through the budget, not like this,” she said. Paul Giamundo, the trustee Board of Education votes ‘no’ on SRO SEE BOE PAGE 21 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 39 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 18 LEISURE 14 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 6 SPORTS 12 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Boys Basketball Preview pg 13 TIGERS PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e North Salem community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Nov. 30 Board of Education meeting following the prior meeting’s 4-2 vote against the authorization to transfer $97,258 from unassigned fund balances to cover the cost of a second school resource of- cer (SRO) for the district. Parent Matt DeRose took issue with Trustee Brandy Keenan’s letter at the last meeting pushing against the hiring. She questioned the e ectiveness of the o cer and the nancial implications of transferring funds, wanting to focus more on mental health initiatives. Believing she was “disparaging the qualities and impact school resource o cers have on our students,” he stated, “having one o - cer at each campus would expedite professionalism and continuity in an emergency response.” Je Carpenter seconded DeRose’s perspective, wanting members who voted “no” to reconsider their position. “ ese bene ts overwhelmingly outweigh any Googled negatives that you found to t your narrative,” he said. “It’s the time to do what your residents are asking you to do.” Not convinced the board is doing all they can to prevent a school shooting, Carpenter emphasized the need to get the SRO rst and then build safety parameters around them. “I fear you may open yourselves up for potential litigation,” he added. Carol Hughes took the stage next to express more foundational concerns about the board. Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their current position. “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you ignore the process,” she said. While a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive threat assessment system. Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote HThe holidays are upon us! As the community gets into the spirit of the season, a bit of holiday magic can already be found at Lumagica at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard. See more photos on page 10! oliday magic HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. 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Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their cur- “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you igWhile a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 40 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 21 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Tigers Take O pg 18 TRACK Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN H. HOUGHTON BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Are coyotes getting too close for comfort? e question is a timely one in light of the fact that two residents of nearby North Salem recently had a scary encounter with one of the North American canines. One of the women was bitten -- and her walking companion nearly was -- by what was probably a rabid coyote. It ed after the attack and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal, so if one is spotted during the day, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong. ey are most active at dawn or dusk. However, it is a wild creature and normally gives folks a wide berth. Beware if it seems to have no fear of humans. Other signs of rabies include appearing disoriented or excessively wobbly. Because they are explorers, opportunists, and can cope, if not thrive, in almost any environment – including cities -- coyotes can be found in every state in America, except Hawaii. Coyotes may look doglike, sometimes display doglike behaviors, and even have a bit of dog DNA in them, but they are de - nitely not the domesticated type and should be respected for the wild creatures they are, according to Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library last week hosted Goin’s “Coexisting With Coyotes,” a live webinar jam-packed with scientific information and myth-busting revelations. It aimed to demystify coyotes and clear up common misconceptions. “We don’t want people to be fearful about being outdoors,” Goin explained. SOME BASICS e adult eastern coyote is four to ve feet from snout to tail and weighs between 20 to 45 pounds. Its coat can be tawny brown, with some black or grey fur. Its ears are large and pointy, its tail u y and carried straight down, and its legs are long. Comparatively, house cats generally tip the scales at between eight to 10 pounds; the average Labrador Retriever weighs between 55 to 80 pounds, and the gray wolf between 70 to 145 if male and between 60 to 100 if female. COYOTE CUISINE While classi ed as carnivores, coyotes have a more omnivorous diet. eir favorite chow consists of mice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits, but they’ll munch on fruits and veggies and won’t turn up their noses at human garbage. ey do scavenge for venison but don’t take deer down unless they’re wounded or weak. ey eat fawns. Cats are on the menu too, so Goin advises keeping them indoors “where there are no coyotes.” COYOTE CONVERSATION ey mark their territory, or advertise their mating status, by leaving a scent. 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