North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 9 No. 26 Thursday, August 31, 2023 BALANCED ROCK 4 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEGAL NOTICES 23 LEISURE 17 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 September Sports Schedule pg 16 TIGERS Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Dozens of golfers took part last week in the North Salem Lions Club’s annual charity golf outing. The event, which also marked the organization’s 56th anniversary, was held Monday, Aug. 21, at the Salem Golf Club on Bloomer Road. It featured a free putting contest, a “scramble,” continental breakfast, barbecue lunch, buffet dinner, awards, silent auction, and raffle prizes. According to its president, Robert Loeb, the money raised will go to assist local families in need as well as the New Dawn Resource Center and St. Christopher’s Inc. The former agency serves victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, and human trafficking, and the latter, children and youths with special needs. Folks had chances to win $50,000 for a hole in one; $20,000 for a hole in one; a two-night stay for four at the Diamond Grand Cascades Lodge in Hamburg, N.J.; $2,500 in cash in the free putting contest; and a new car lease sponsored by BMW of Ridgefield for a special Par 3 hole in one. Among the celebrity participants were comedian, radio host, and actor Joey Reynolds; former Yankee Jimmy Leyritz; and Bob Bisaccia, a New York City businessman specializing in construction who is also a professional singer. See more photos from the event on page 12. Putting with a purpose! North Salem Lions hit the links Dale Post celebrates after winning the putting contest. PHOTOS: CAROL REIF Steve DePaola, Sal Pantezzi, Gary Windus, Mary Molina, Maureen Kruze, Lisa Windus, and John White enjoying the day. COLLEGE COUNSELING ACADEMIC PLANNING • CAREER COACHING (845) 628-0726 • www.guidedconsult.com 900 South Lake Blvd., Suite 8 • Mahopac, NY 10541 EMPOWERING students’ critical thinking skills through academic, career, and post-secondary planning. College List • Essay & Supplemental Writing Resume Development • Application Completion Obtain ONGOING SUPPORT For A Detailed Process. Contact us TODAY
Page 2 – North Salem News Thursday, August 31, 2023 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Do you know what steps you can take to avoid your estate going to probate? Thanks to the generosity of Japan Foundation and a partnership with the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA), the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden now has a new bamboo screen built by Kyoto master craftsman Mishima Ichiro. Mr. Mishima has practiced his craft for more than 50 years and is one of the two highest ranking bamboo weaving craftsmen in Japan. Currently, he is vice director of the Kyoto Bamboo Cooperative Association and an instructor at the Kyoto Traditional Crafts College. He also holds the highest-ranking certificate in henso (a bamboo weaving technique), wakirumi (a traditional Japanese art style that uses thin bamboo to create pine trees and gourds), and marutake (which utilizes the round shape of the bamboo to produce products such as flower vases and bamboo fences). In order to promote the practice of master craftsmanship of Japanese traditional arts in the United States, NAJGA arranged for Mr. Mishima to conduct workshops in five locations. In addition to the Hammond Museum, he is visiting the Descanso Gardens in Los Angeles; the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, IL; the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, FL; and the Kubota Garden in Seattle. Accompanying Mr. Mishima is Matsunaga Takaaki, founder of Japanese Garden TV on YouTube. Through his channel, which has 42,000 subscribers, Mr. Matsunaga documents the process of creating Japanese gardens by sharing footage from actual construction projects in order to preserve the traditions for future generations. Using footage filmed during this trip, Mr. Matsunaga plans to create and post a video documentary of his U.S. trip. Mr. Mishima and Mr. Matsunaga worked at the Hammond on August 21 to replace the slats of a decorative screen that stands next to Hammond’s Tea Hut. Using strips of bamboo fabricated in and shipped from Kyoto, the team, which consisted of Hammond trustees and staff, regional professional artists and garden specialists, Matsushima Yuu of Japan Foundation, and knowledgeable local resident Takuji Nakamura, disassembled the old and dilapidated fence and replaced it with a new one, using proper traditional techniques. On Sunday, Mr. Mishima conducted a workshop on bamboo basket making techniques. The Hammond invites visitors to see the new fence and learn more about the traditions that were involved in its construction and use. Article provided by Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden. From Kyoto to North Salem Master bamboo craftsman visits Hammond Museum Mishima Ichiro demonstrates the proper way to cut bamboo strips. The finished bamboo screen in front of the Hammond Tea Hut. Mishima Ichiro and Takuji Nakamura show their handywork.
BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR “When I was a kid, I knew I was going to have a store someday,” explains Lia Milton. Last month, that prediction came true with the opening of Sabr House. Located at 253 Route 202, the new Somers shop features a wide array of women’s fashion ranging from formal dresses to casual hoodies and tees. In addition to making her childhood dream come true, Lia Milton also aims to use Sabr House as a springboard to help promote an anti-bullying message for students. What’s in a name? Originally conceived as a boutique named “My Sister’s Closet,” Lia realized that the moniker had already been taken. “I’ve always been a lover of words and lyrics and anything to do with words, and somebody told me about the word ‘sabr’ and its meaning,” she explains. “To have faith and persevere even when things are challenging or you don’t see the outcome. Sabr means to continue having that faith and keep doing good, even when things are difficult. I just thought it was so beautiful.” And so, with a new name and the spirit of perseverance, Sabr House was born. Mother, Teacher, Entrepreneur The proud mother of four has lived in Somers for 12 years, but the combination of qualities that led Lia to beginning Sabr House were rooted in childhood. “When I was young, I already loved clothes and fashion,” she explains. “And my mother was a personal shopper.” Carrying her affinity for fashion with her, Lia’s career path would eventually move to education. She completed her undergrad at the University of Rhode Island, obtained her master’s degree in social work from Adelphi University, and then her special education certificate from Manhattanville College. An Important Message In addition to wanting to provide exceptional fashions at reasonable prices, Lia plans to use a portion of the store’s proceeds to promote a campaign of kindness. “We had a lot of issues with kids being really unkind and a lot of bullying,” Lia relates. “It prompted me to write out a four-part program.” The planned video series will address a number of issues that students are faced with as they make their way through school. Topics will include mental health, bullying, substance abuse, and self esteem. Once the videos are produced, she plans to make them available, free of charge, to any middle school or high school to share with students. “It would let students look at those issues from another perspective,” she adds. “It’s an issue that’s close to my heart for personal reasons, and I want to dedicate part of the proceeds to addressing that and offering it to anyone who wants to implement it within the schools.” Fashion Conscious One look through the selection of clothing at Sabr House reveals a treasure trove of affordably priced items from brands such as Prada, Michael Kors, Ann Taylor, Anthropology, Banana Republic, Theory, Vince, Levi’s, and many others. Shoppers can browse racks containing casual and formal dresses, work attire, casual ware such as hoodies and jeans, and outfits ideal for parties and date night. “The store is a mix of new and used, with vintage name brands like Chanel and Gucci, and new items with the tags still on them,” says Lia. “Everything is priced in a way that pretty much anyone can come in and find something to buy.” While there are some unisex items in stock, Sabr House caters more to women’s fashion. “I wanted a place where the kids from the high school can come and find something to wear out to a party or an event and actually be able to afford it,” she adds. Sabr House is currently open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m., but Lia aims to potentially add weekday hours in the future. Sabr House can be found on both FaceBook and Instagram. For more information, contact [email protected] Sabr House Facing hardships with style Proceeds from Sabr House will help to produce a series of anti-bullying videos. Clothing in the store ranges from casual to formal. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SABR HOUSE ‘Sabr means to continue having that faith and keep doing good, even when things are difficult.’ Lia Milton Owner, Sabr House Sabr House is located at 253 Route 202 in Somers. Your Neighbor Thursday, August 31, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3
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Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, August 31, 2023 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Environmental and political folks reacted with relief and gratitude last week after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a measure that will restrict the dumping of radiological substances into the state’s waterbodies. Holtec International, the entity that now owns, and is in charge of decommissioning, Entergy’s former Indian Point Energy Center in the northern Westchester village of Buchanan, this year unveiled plans to dump thousands of gallons of radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River. Calling the Hudson one of the state’s “natural treasures,” Hochul declared that it was “critical we stand together to protect it for generations to come.” Besides the obvious environmental issues, such discharges could have negatively impacted the region’s “economic vitality,” she said, adding that her administration was committed to “working closely with local communities who have advocated so passionately for this cause.” Holtec had hoped to start dumping the tritium-contaminated water in May. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, tritium is a by-product of nuclear fission. When it reacts with oxygen, tritiated water is created. Tritium can’t be filtered out because it has the same chemical composition as regular water. However, while the Nuclear Regulatory Commission acknowledges that nuclear plants already “routinely and safely” discharge diluted tritiated water, it agrees that exposure to any amount of radiation presents a health risk. More than 30 municipalities, including Somers and North Salem, reacted to Holtec’s plan by passing resolutions backing the socalled “Save the Hudson” bill. Strenuous objections to the discharge plan were also raised by groups such as Riverkeeper, Scenic Hudson, and Food & Water Watch. Numerous rallies and press conferences were held and petitions signed by approximately 500,000 New York residents, according to the bill’s sponsor in the state Assembly, Dana Levenberg (D-Ossining). Things took on a new urgency at a public forum held by the state’s Decommissioning Oversight Board in July when it was disclosed that the NRC appeared ready to allow Holtec to move forward without waiting for the results of required testing. Those tests – specifically for strontium-90, which is readily absorbed into the tissues of Governor signs ‘Save the Hudson’ bill SEE HUDSON PAGE 21 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER A young male bear that injured a 7-year-old boy in the backyard of his North Castle home has tested negative for rabies, county health officials said. The incident happened around 11 a.m. on Tuesday on Hickory Kingdom Road. The child was playing with a sibling just before the attack. After rushing to his aid, his parents called 911. The animal was still on the property when EMS crews and police arrived. Not only did it not run away -- which would have been normal behavior for a wild creature -- it advanced and had to be shot because it posed “a danger” to first responders and local residents, according to North Castle police Chief Peter J. Simonsen. The boy was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, where he was treated for non-lifethreatening injuries. The sibling was unharmed. The state Department of Environmental Conservation took the bear’s body to the Westchester County Department of Health, which announced Wednesday that tests showed it did not have rabies. According to the U.S. Forest Service, black bears prefer to forage for food far away from humans. Attacks are rare, it said. However, those that have become used to people -- and their food -- may not immediately flee if they encounter one. So what do you do if you meet up with a bear? The agency offers the following tips: · Do not run. Remain calm. Continue facing the bear and slowly back away. · Keep children and pets close at hand. · Make lots of noise. Yell, rattle pots and pans, whistle, and break sticks. · Travel in groups. · Stand upright. Do not kneel or bend over. Wave arms, jackets, or other materials. 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118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Brett Freeman, Publisher Tom Walogorsky, Editor Tabitha Pearson Marshall, Creative Director Editorial Office: 914-302-5830 [email protected] Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of North Salem News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail to [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830. Opinion Page 8 – North Salem News Thursday, August 31, 2023 A friend of mine referred to himself as a “joiner” when it comes to local organizations and groups. It is a trait I share with him. We got to know one another at one of those organizations. Being a joiner has been responsible for many of my friendships and has given me many opportunities for connection with our community. It’s in that spirit that I recently became a Friend of Stepping Stones. Stepping Stones is a six-acre site a few blocks away from our home in Katonah. It is the former home of Bill and Lois Wilson. Bill W, as he is referred to in the movement, was one of the cofounders of Alcoholics Anonymous, which was formed in 1935. The AA 12-step program has helped millions around the world for over 80 years. The Wilsons moved to Stepping Stones in 1941, where they lived for the rest of their lives. In 1951, Lois founded Al-Anon, a support group for friends and family members of alcoholics. Bill passed away in 1971. Lois left us in 1988. Before her passing, Lois founded the Stepping Stones Foundation, dedicated to maintaining the home as a historical site and to preserve and archive the over 10,000 artifacts and 100,000 documents and photographs housed there. The site was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2012 as well as being named part of the New York State Women’s Heritage Trail as a result of Lois Wilson’s contribution to the worldwide addiction recovery movement. The property draws visitors from across the country and around the world, who come to be inspired as well as to reflect on the importance of the site to the recovery community. Each June, for over 73 years, Stepping Stones has hosted a picnic for visitors to the site. Individual or group tours can be arranged during the week by contacting the organization at steppingstones.com. The foundation’s talented executive director, Sally Corbett, is celebrating her 10th anniversary in her role overseeing the foundation’s operations, preservation efforts, and educational initiatives. I was drawn to join Friends of Stepping Stones in order to help highlight the importance of the organization within our area and to raise awareness. Like many, I didn’t know it existed until it was brought to my attention when I was invited on a tour as a Town Board member. The history and beauty of the site is moving. In addition to visiting the Wilson’s home, you can visit the small writing studio Bill affectionately referred to as “the shack,” housing the desk that he sat at to write the AA “Big Book” – one of the best-selling books in history – in addition to hundreds of speeches, articles and several other books in support of AA and the recovery movement. September is National Recovery Month, so it is especially timely to highlight the mission of Stepping Stones. The focus of Recovery Month is to increase awareness and understanding of substance abuse and mental health as well as highlighting the importance of prevention, treatment and recovery support services. One event related to raising awareness, organized by “Drug Crisis in Our Backyard,’’ will be held at FDR Park in Yorktown on Sept. 30. The 5K race, Run4Recovery, raises funds to combat drug and alcohol addiction. If you are interested in arranging a tour of the historic site, or would like to know more about becoming involved as a Friend of Stepping Stones, reach out to Sally Corbett at [email protected]. A Friend of Stepping Stones PHOTO: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER Stepping Stones was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012. DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT My niece, who is also my goddaughter, is getting married next month up in Syracuse. I got the invitation in the mail a few weeks back and it, of course, asked for an RSVP. But there was no little return envelope with a stamp that you could mail back stating your intentions. Instead, there was a card with a QR code that you could scan with your phone, which would then take you online where you could RSVP (and shop at their myriad registries for a wedding gift). Now for those of you who are technologically impaired, a QR code is a small box that contains some weird blackand-white hieroglyphics. You might have seen one without knowing what it was or what they do. I sighed and shrugged and longed for the days of stamps and envelopes. But I gamely took my phone and waved it over the weird little box. Nothing happened. “Scan!” I shouted. “Scan!” Still nothing. Maybe I have to turn on the camera, I thought. So, I did. Still nothing. So, then I actually took a picture. Now I had a picture of a QR code, but I figured that wasn’t Forget COVID Techno-itis will ruin your life BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMASPAGE 9
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I wish it was as simple as walking into the store, finding a phone on the shelves that you like and is in your price range (there are still some that can cost nearly $1,000... what the hell do they do?), taking it to the checkout counter, paying, and leaving. Nope. Get ready to devote half a day to uninterested employees who will spend most of their time with you furiously typing away on their tablets, mumbling to themselves, and occasionally looking up to tell you why they can’t do what you want them to do. A few years ago, I walked into a local phone store (I won’t say which one) and there was no one in it but one employee. It might even have been the proprietor, I don’t know. She was sitting at a table in the middle of the room typing on her phone. She never looked up to acknowledge my presence. So, I walked around the store checking out the phones and noticed they were all really, really expensive. “Excuse me, ma’am?” I actually heard her sigh as she put down her phone and looked up at me. She didn’t say a word. “Um, are these all the phones you have? I am looking for something a little less expensive. Like this.” I showed her my old (and now dead) phone. She wrinkled her nose as if I was a hobo who’d wandered into the wrong building and was now stinking up the place. “This is a franchise store,” she said. “You need to go to the corporate store. They have the cheap phones. It’s down Route 6 a few miles.” So, that is what I did. She was right. The corporate store was bigger and had more products. The workers were actually nice and helpful, but I was still in there for about two hours before I staggered back out into the parking lot, my brain numb from the experience. So, last summer my phone began to refuse to take a charge. I tried a bunch of different remedies, but nothing worked. That queasy feeling came over me... I was—gasp!—going to have to go to the phone store again! I went through all the dreaded machinations with the phone store automatons and four hours later I was back home. That night, I began getting ready to cook dinner. It should be noted I had one of those flat black electric stovetops. I turned a burner on and went to fetch something from the fridge. Suddenly, I smelled something weird... something burning. Black, acrid smoke was rising from the stove where I had laid my phone. It had melted... destroyed. After one day. Back to the store. Again. Twice in two days. More nausea. Now this summer, I have a new smartphone again. And it might be the dumbest one yet. When you want to send a text message and use the speaking mode, it will often wildly misinterpret you and write stuff you never even said. It will randomly capitalize words and place periods in the middle of a sentence. And it will always happily write what it hears coming off the TV. Recently, I was sending a text to someone—newspaper job-related—named Judy. I had never met Judy before, and she didn’t know me. But the phone heard her name as “Cutie.” So, I sent a business text to a total stranger that began, “Hi Cutie!” I was mortified and called Judy right away and explained and apologized profusely. Fortunately, she had a sense of humor and pretended to be disappointed I didn’t really mean “Cutie.” Just another bad case of techno-itis. And it’s spreading. And a mask won’t help. DUMAS FROM PAGE 9 Advertise With Us When you advertise with North Salem News, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout North Salem. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected].
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What separates us It seemed curious to me that summer months would be more stressful. To satisfy my inquisitiveness, I did a little research. It turns out that during periods of high temperatures, our pulse and heart rates tend to be higher. That increase can lead to physical changes, which spark emotional and mental changes. On a chemical level, we need to look at serotonin, a neurotransmitter linked to mood, anxiety and depression, which is also involved in regulating our body’s ability to sense temperature. Studies have shown that increased sunlight and heat can raise serotonin levels and may lead to mood swings, aggression and irritability. Equally troubling is the fact that a wide range of drugs, including ones used to treat mental health conditions, like antibiotics, beta blockers, anti-depressants and antihistamines, adversely affect the body’s ability to regulate body temperature. The fact is that warm weather can pose real challenges for our mental health. Dr. Asim Shah, a psychiatrist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, sees daily a direct link between rising temperatures and rising mental health issues among his patients. In a recent interview, he pointed out the dangers of extreme heat. Medications normally prescribed for schizophrenia, depression and bi-polar disorder weaken the body’s ability to sweat and cool itself. Lithium levels, for example, can elevate to dangerously high toxic levels, which can lead to serious physical and mental problems. So maybe September is not so bad after all? Not so fast. Just because the weather is cooling doesn’t mean that all of life’s stresses have abated. As a criminal defense attorney, I meet countless clients whose struggles with mental health and drug dependency persist all year round. Over the years, my advice to them has evolved into a long list of heartfelt suggestions: • Develop a support system. Surround yourself with people who offer emotional support, whether it’s friends, family, or support groups. I am so blessed in this regard; • Practice self-care. Take time for yourself to engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation. I love to read with my dog by my side. I find it both intellectually stimulating and soothing; • Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating well, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly will greatly increase your ability to cope with stress. Your physical wellbeing directly impacts your psychological health; • Practice stress management techniques. Deep breathing, meditation, mindfulness and journaling are all practices that have been shown to reduce stress and promote a sense of calm; • If needed, seek professional help. Life’s challenges can, at times, be overwhelming. During periods when you feel lost or unable to cope, it can be extremely important to seek the help of a counselor or therapist. These professionals will work with you to tailor an approach to meet your specific needs. Do not be too proud to ask for help; • If you are in pain, rather than suppressing or denying it, accept it. Acknowledge its presence and allow yourself to fully feel and experience it. As uncomfortable as this may sound, it is the first step in real growth; • Take “me time.” Set aside private quiet time for selfreflection on the causes and impact of whatever is causing you pain. What can you learn from this experience? What patterns or beliefs does it reveal about yourself or your life? This time of self-reflection, hopefully, will produce much needed insight and understanding; • Practice self-compassion. Be kind and gentle with yourself as you navigate through your issues. Treat yourself with the same empathy and care that you would your best friend who has asked you for help. This exercise will allow you healing and growth; • Set boundaries and make changes. This one is tough, but it’s critical that we recognize what is unhealthy and painful in our lives and remove it. This includes patterns of behavior and relationships; • Cultivate resilience and emotional intelligence. Learning to cope with challenges in a healthy way is a lifelong struggle, but it’s one we can surely achieve. Your path may involve a combination of some of the strategies listed above like therapy, self-help, self-care, the development of new skills, or pursuing meaningful experiences. Upon reflection, maybe I should rethink my aversion to September’s cooler temperatures and shorter days. But whatever time of the year it is, none of us are immune from the constant struggle to deal with life’s trials. The important question is, how will we deal with these challenges? The answer to that query will determine the direction and quality of our lives. Like all of you, I have experienced life’s ups and downs. 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Sports Page 16 – North Salem News Thursday, August 31, 2023 September means the beginning of another season of North Salem Tigers sports! Field Hockey Sept. 7 @ Pleasantville (Tournament) Sept. 9 @ Pleasantville (Tournament) Sept. 11 @ Albertus Magnus Sept. 13 vs. Bronxville Sept. 15 vs. Walter Panas Sept. 19 @ Hastings Sept. 20 vs. Valhalla Sept. 27 @ Rye Neck Sept. 29 vs. Pawling (Homecoming) Boys Soccer Sept. 1 @ Roy C. Ketcham Sept. 5 @ Pleasantville Sept. 7 vs. Briarcliff Sept. 11 vs. Keio Sept. 13 vs. Putnam Valley Sept. 19 @ Pawling Sept. 22 @ Arlington Sept. 23 @ Haldane Sept. 27 vs. Croton Harmon Sept. 30 vs. Pawling (Homecoming) Girls Soccer Sept. 6 @ Putnam Valley Sept. 8 @ Westlake Sept. 9 @ Carmel Sept. 12 vs. Blind Brook Sept. 14 vs. YMA Sept. 18 @ Briarcliff Sept. 20 @ Pawling Sept. 23 vs. John Jay-Cross River Sept. 26 vs. Croton Harmon Sept. 28 @ Haldane Sept. 30 vs. Hen Hud (Homecoming) Volleyball Sept. 5 vs. Irvington Sept. 7 @ Westlake Sept. 9 @ Briarcliff (Tournament) Sept. 11 vs. Blind Brook Sept. 13 @ Haldane Sept. 14 @ Putnam Valley Sept. 18 @ Leffell Sept. 20 vs. Pawling Sept. 27 @ Dobbs Ferry Sept. 29 vs. Croton Harmon (Homecoming) Cross Country Sept. 5 vs. Croton Harm/Haldane/ Pawling/Putnam Valley Sept. 12 @ Pawling w/ Haldane/ Pleasantville Sept. 19 vs. Dobbs Ferry/Keio/ Mt. Pleasant/Tuckahoe Sept. 27 vs. Putnam Valley/ Albertus Magnus/Woodlands Girls Tennis Sept. 5 @ Pleasantville Sept. 7 vs. Westlake Sept. 11 vs. Leffell Sept. 18 vs. Haldane Sept. 20 @ Croton Harmon Sept. 28 vs. Croton Harmon North Salem September Sports Schedule North Salem’s Tiger Stadium will see plenty of action this fall. PHOTO COURTESY OF NSCSD PHOTO: TOM WALOGORSKY The rigors of academia demand every student’s utmost devotion. For some, the challenges in the classroom are accompanied by the thrill of competition on the playing fields. Multi-tasking may be most associated with modern professionals, but many might have learned how to balance multiple responsibilities at once during their days as student-athletes. Student-athletes typically have a lot on their plates. Managing multiple priorities at once can overwhelm anyone, especially young student-athletes without much experience handling such a juggling act. As a new school year begins, student-athletes can consider these strategies as they try to do their best in the classroom and on the competitive playing fields. • Practice time management over the summer. Summer vacation provides a much-needed respite for all students, but it also can serve as a time management trial run for student-athletes. Over the course of summer break, create a schedule of activities and allot a certain amount of time to devote to each. In the spirit of summer vacation, these activities need not be rigorous, but the schedule can lay the foundation for the hopefully successful management of time that will be necessary when the school year begins. • Take steps to avoid burnout. Burnout can affect student-athletes in the classroom and on the field. Work with parents, coaches and school staff, including a nutritionist if one works for the school’s athletic department, to devise a meal plan that will help to energize the body and reduce injury risk. In addition, follow a consistent sleep schedule that helps to overcome mental and physical fatigue. According to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 should sleep eight to 10 hours each night. • Avoid distractions. Studentathletes who are finding it hard to get at least eight hours of sleep each night might be too distracted during the day to get everything done so they can go to bed at a reasonable hour. Smartphones ensure distractions are never too far away, but studentathletes can take a proactive approach and turn off app notifications once a new school year and season begins. In addition, pick a quiet homework/study room in the house without distractions like a television or the hum of outside noise. • Set academic and athletic goals. Coaches typically establish goals for players before the season and then again during end-ofseason exit interviews. Such goals can help athletes maintain their motivation, and a similar strategy can be employed in the classroom. Parents and student-athletes can meet with teachers to establish study goals to keep them striving toward academic achievement. Clearly defined goals can improve student-athletes’ focus, and that can make it easier to balance their responsibilities. Student-athletes face a balancing act once a new school year or season begins. Various strategies can help young people successfully juggle their academic and athletic obligations. Article provided by Metro Creative Connection. How to help student-athletes balance academics and sports
Thursday, August 31, 2023 LEISURE North Salem News – Page 17 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Midway between east and southeast 4. At right angles to a ship’s length 9. William Penn’s business partner 14. __ de plume 15. Accomplished soccer coach 16. Bone cavities 17. __ juris: independent 18. Popular Philly sandwich 20. Northern Ireland county 22. Performing artist 23. S S S 24. Lacks flavor 28. Commercials 29. Anno Domini (in the year of Our Lord) 30. Qatar’s capital 31. Indigenous peoples of Alberta 33. Popular footwear 37. Indicates position 38. Anglican cathedral 39. Aircraft part 41. Before 42. Blood group 43. Secretory organ 44 .Fencing swords 46. The small projection of a mammary gland 49. Technological advancement 50. Male parent 51. Dissociable 55. More cold 58. Cape Verde Islands capital 59. Blood disorder 60. Creative 64. Sun up in New York 65. Made angry 66. Relieves 67. Brooklyn hoopster 68. Seasonsings 69. Movable barriers 70. Attempt CLUES DOWN 1. Occur as a result of 2. Spiritual essences 3. Representative 4. Entering 5. Nobel Prizewinning physicist 6. Midway between northeast and east 7. Consumed 8. Tablelands 9. Kids’ craft accessory 10. Not known 11. Sound directed through two or more speakers 12. A major division of geological time 13. Wild ox 19. Shock treatment 21. Turner and Lasso are two 24. Genus of flowering plants 25. Relating to ductless glands 26. Stock certificate 27. Satisfies 31. Places to enjoy a rest 32. Edward __, author and writer 34. “__ but goodie” 35. One hundredth of a liter 36. Shabbiness 40. TV personality Roker 41. Triangular upper part of a building 45. Speed at which you move 47. Offend 48. A reference point to shoot at 52. Forays 53. Biblical city 54. Blatted 56. Northern sea duck 57. Shabby (slang) 59. Allege 60. Tax collector 61. Whereabouts unknown 62. Chinese philosophical principle 63. Indicates equal This salad celebrates the bounty of late summer by grilling fresh vegetables to enhance their flavors. It’s a refreshing and hearty dish that can be served as a main or a side. Vegetables • Zucchini: 2 medium-sized, sliced lengthwise • Yellow squash: 2 mediumsized, sliced lengthwise • Red bell pepper: 1, seeded and quartered • Corn on the cob: 2 ears, husked • Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup Dressing • Olive oil: 1/4 cup • Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons • Fresh basil: 1/4 cup, finely chopped • Garlic: 2 cloves, minced • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon • Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon Instructions 1. Prep the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. 2. Prep the Vegetables: Lightly brush the zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and corn with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Grill the Vegetables: Place the zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and corn on the grill. Grill the vegetables, turning occasionally, until they are tender and have grill marks. This should take about 10-15 minutes. Remove them from the grill and let them cool slightly. 4. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste. 5. Assemble the Salad: Once the grilled vegetables have cooled slightly, chop them into bitesized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl. Add the cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine. 6. Serve: Transfer the salad to serving plates and garnish with additional fresh basil if desired. This salad can be served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy this delightful grilled summer vegetable salad as a tribute to the flavors of the concluding summer season! Grilled summer vegetable salad
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BY JESSICA JAFET CONTRIBUTING WRITER Running across the United States, relay-style, after completing one’s master’s degree might not sound like a student’s first choice for downtime during the summer. But for Somers resident Skyler Graap, the opportunity was just what he had in mind—to undertake a challenge that would be worthy and adventurous before he began his working life. The SHS graduate, who attended Stony Brook University, recently completed his graduate degree in meteorology at Penn State. In late June, the committed 25-year-old joined a group of six runners as part of the Ulman Foundation’s 4K for Cancer Run, traversing 4,500 miles of the country—setting off in Baltimore, Maryland and finishing on August 12 at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco, California. The crew of 18–27-year-olds ran in pairs, in amounts equivalent to a half-marathon per day, all with one mission in mind: to raise money and awareness to support young adults who are faced with a cancer diagnosis. According to the Ulman Foundation, based in Baltimore, there is a gap in cancer care for those impacted with the disease as young adults. It says that a “cancer diagnosis between the ages of 15 and 39 is eight times more common than a diagnosis during the first 15 years of life, and despite advances in early detection, treatment, and prevention, there has been no improvement within the last 30 years in survival rates for this particular age group.” The organization provides scholarships, support resources, housing (including for caregivers); it fosters connections among survivor communities and holds free physical training programs for cancer survivors. “The 4K for Cancer Run is relay-style, in pairs, where you cover the entire country,” Graap explained. “For me, it was about five or six hundred miles I ran over 42 days this summer.” Other participants in the fundraising effort chose to ride bicycles across the country with the same determination. Donations came from friends, family and others who have a connection to the cancer community—although Graap said that he has not been personally touched by the disease. As of this writing, he had nearly reached his goal of raising $6,000, with a collective team goal of raising $120,000—and invites anyone who would like to add to that number by visiting www. impact.ulmanfoundation.org/ team/431943. “We slept in churches, high schools, camped out—and people were so generous with food along the way,” Graap said. “The most touching part of this is when people came up to us who have had cancer, or lost someone to cancer, and told us their stories firsthand—I’ve broken into tears more than I thought I would.” In towns along the way, Graap and others on his team visited patients at hospitals and cancer centers on rest days, volunteered in local communities and served as ambassadors of hope and inspiration. They ran through landscapes of corn fields in Iowa, wheat fields blowing in the wind in Nebraska, endured hot days in Colorado and jogged through parts of beautiful eastern Utah. “The running was easier than I thought, the camaraderie was much nicer than I thought,” he reflected. As for the empathy and understanding he gained toward those who have been impacted by cancer, Graap said it was meeting regular folks in the country, who then shared their stories about the disease, that was immensely moving. “When you meet someone, get to know them and relate to them, and then you hear about cancer—you can easily see just how your life can get changed so quickly—you are a lot more grateful and understanding of the idea that you don’t know how many days you have left, or that are left without a condition.” Somers man runs cross-country with a purpose Prepping for another run on the road to Mount Sopris outside of Carbondale, Colorado. The team meets Albino Buster Brown in Arapahoe, Nebraska. 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Page 20 – North Salem News Thursday, August 31, 2023 The Six Pillars of Brain Health – Thursday, 9/28 at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Get More from Social Security – Saturday, 10/21 at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Recognize & Guard Against Fraud – Thursday, 11/30 at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free Health for Life Program (HeLP) workshop for Westchester residents 55+ at the North Salem Community Center. A free program to help you manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes and high-blood pressure, communicate effectively with health care professionals and family, realize health care savings, and enjoy an enhanced quality of life. Registration Required – contact North Salem Rec to register. Info Session (What is this program all about?) – Monday, 10/6 at 11:30 a.m. Six-week workshop – Mondays, 10/16 to 11/20 at 1 to 3:30 p.m. Upcoming Programs Youth Theater Program for 6th12th graders. Music Together for babies, toddlers, children and their families. Kids Yoga Classes. Fitness Hour for adults and seniors. Laser Tag for teens. Pickleball Clinics for adults and seniors. School Break Camps. Entrepreneurship Classes for Kids. Learn to Ski or Snowboard at Thunder Ridge. and more! Please let the department know if there are any classes you would like to see offered. Instructors Wanted The North Salem Recreation Dept is seeking instructors to teach classes at the North Salem Community Center: Zumba, Dance, Handicrafts, Community Theater, Bridge/Card Games, etc. If you are interested in offering a class, please complete a program proposal form on the department website or call for more info. North Salem Open Land Foundation Introduction to Botanical Illustration The North Salem Open Land Foundation will host a 4-class series led by Pat Levinson on the Introduction to Botanical Illustration. Classes will be held at the Weil Preserve on September 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Join in to learn the basics of botanical drawing. No prior experience is necessary. 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WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNING AND ACCOMPLISHED WRITERS Wednesday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join this supportive group of aspiring and published writers. Led by local resident and author, Lauren Rankel. Weather permitting, these meetings will be held behind the library on the patio. Otherwise, it will be held by Zoom or in the library. Please contact the library for more information or just come. Newcomers are welcome! BAGELS & BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP Thursday, September 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. “Silas Marner” by George Eliot. This book discussion group meets on the first Thursday of the month in the library. It is free, open to all, newcomers are welcome and there will be copies of the books available. Books are chosen by the group and the discussions are fun! North Salem Republicans and Northern Westchester Conservatives Meet & Greet Sunday, September 24, at 2 p.m. Please join the North Salem Republicans and Northern Westchester Conservatives for a meet and greet in support of their jointly endorsed candidates. There will be light food, refreshments, wine, music, and a silent auction. RSVP to northsalemrepublicans@gmail. com to receive the event location. Labor Day Fundraiser for BluePath Service Dogs Sunday, September 3, at 5:30 p.m. To be held at Uncle CHEEF’s, located at 988 Route 22 in Brewster. Dawn Derow and Peter Calo will reunite for a special end-of-summer concert to support BluePath’s mission to unlock life’s potential by providing expertly trained autism service dogs that offer safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence. The evening will feature folk and classic rock from the 1960s to the present, with songs by The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Webb, Shawn Colvin, Brandi Carlile, among others. 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Thursday, August 31, 2023 North Salem News – Page 21 animals and plants -- take about three months to complete. The fact that Holtec intending to start discharging the water in September was “alarming,” according to a letter sent to Hochul by Chris burdick (D-Bedford) and six other state Assembly members from Westchester. Hochul also promised to work with the oversight board to identify “feasible and acceptable” alternatives for the disposal of the wastewater so, she said, the decommissioning of the nuclear plant can continue, “jobs can be preserved,” and the site “can be cleaned up in a safe, thorough, a prompt manner.” Expressing disappointment, Holtec insisted that it still “firmly” believes that the new legislation was “preempted by federal law and that the discharge of monitored, processed, and treated water would not impact the environment or the health and safety of the public.” “In the interim, we will evaluate the impact to our decommissioning milestones and the overall project schedule,” the energy industry giant said. ENVIRONMENTAL VICTORY DECLARED The “Save the Hudson” bill was introduced in the state Senate by Pete Harckham (D-Lewisboro). Thanking Hochul and the people who fought so hard for the legislation, he called it “one of the great environmental victories in state history.” Harckham promised to work with “all stakeholders to find alternative solutions to this challenge” and to “continue the timely and safe decommissioning of the Indian Point power plants.” Saying that the Hudson “defines our region,” Levenberg called the bill’s signing “welcome news to so many people in my district and far beyond.” OTHER VOICES Reacting to the news, North Salem Deputy Supervisor Peter Kamenstein said: “We’ve always been in favor of environmentally friendly legislation and this is one of those things.” Somers Supervisor Robert Scorrano said: “The Town of Somers is happy to read that Gov. Hochul signed legislation to prevent the discharge of radioactive wastewater from Indian Point into the Hudson River. The Hudson River plays a significant role in surrounding communities and is the lifeline to the region.” Mike Lawler, representative of the state’s 17th Congressional District, also said he was happy the law has been signed. “I look forward to the governor working with federal, state, and local officials, as well as organized labor, local environmental activists, and Holtec, to determine an environmentally safe and fiscally sound solution to eliminating the wastewater on-site,” he said in a statement. “Protecting the Hudson River and our communities that utilize it is of paramount importance -- we must work together to find a workable solution for all involved.” Westchester County Executive George Latimer, reacting to the law’s signing said: “Today, we take a stand and shield the Hudson River from potential harm during Indian Point’s decommissioning -- prioritizing the environment and human well-being above all other considerations.” “The bill sends an important message to New Yorkers: The Hudson River is the source of our collective prosperity, not a dumping ground for industrial waste,” said Scenic Hudson president Ned Sullivan. The sentiment was echoed by Tracy Brown, president of Riverkeeper. “This sends a clear signal that the state is “dedicated to preventing Holtec from using the Hudson River as a dumping ground for radioactive waste,” she declared. According to Alex Beauchamp, Northeast Region director at Food & Water Watch, Holtec’s plan “to dump radioactive water in the Hudson River was dangerous from the start, and New Yorkers from all over the state quickly organized robust opposition.” “Today, we celebrate the power of our communities over corporations, and thank Governor Hochul for keeping our river safe,” he added. HUDSON FROM PAGE 6 Coldwell Banker Realty Ice Cream Social Thursday, August 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Coldwell Banker Realty is hosting a free “Mister Softee” ice cream social at its Katonah office at 202 Katonah Ave. The event is offered by Coldwell Banker Realty sales associates Maryanne Durr, Patty Hinkley and Pat Palumbo, and sponsored by Cory A. Levine, P. 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Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 10th Anniversary Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place at the Chappaqua Train Station in Chappaqua. This year’s festival will be the largest one yet, with 180 authors in attendance and celebrity authors Mary Pope Osborne and Alan Gratz leading the charge. Organizers look forward to introducing the community to new writers joining this year, like Alex Gino, and reconnecting with returning authors like Bryan Collier. Admission and parking are free, and the event will be held rain or shine (http://www.ccb festival.org/). CCBF is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the WestchesterArts 2023 Arts Alive grant, given to support community-based arts and cultural projects developed by cultural groups and organizations. 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Page 22 – North Salem News Thursday, August 31, 2023 · Never come between a bear and its cubs. · Fight back aggressively if a bear attacks you. SIGNS OF RABIES You should never approach or have contact with a stray or wild animal, health officials warn. “If you see an animal that is acting aggressively, stay away from it and contact local police immediately,” advised county Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler. Unusual behavior is a sign of rabies. A rabid animal will either become abnormally aggressive or unusually tame. It may lose its natural fear of people and become excited and irritable or, conversely, appear particularly passive and lethargic. Staggering and frothing at the mouth are also big red flags, health officials added. Any physical contact with a wild or unfamiliar animal should be reported to a health care provider. And all animal bites, or contacts with animal suspected of having rabies, must be reported to the county Health Department by calling 914-813-5000. The line is open 24 hours a day. Keeping your pet’s shots up to date is also very important. State law requires dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies and receive regular booster shots. For more information, visit www.westchestergov.com/ health or call the Rabies Infoline at 914-813-5010. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE WILD KIND Two women were confronted – and one was bitten on the leg several times -- by what was presumably a rabid coyote while strolling on Turkey Hill Road in North Salem last year. The animal, which also attacked the tires of a motorist who had stopped to help, disappeared and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. The injured walker was taken to the hospital and had to get rabies shots, police said. ATTACK FROM PAGE 6 Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Brewster Street Festival, Brewster These concerts are dedicated to Ed Broderick, a long-time Putnam Chorale member, Fundraising Committee Member, and 2022 Summer Ensemble Member who passed away in February of this year. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.putnamchorale.org or send an email to [email protected]. Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors; free for children 12 and under. The full Putnam Chorale will start its Fall season in September, on Monday evenings at 6:45 p.m., rehearsing at the Carmel High School’s music building. Dr. Jason Tramm, new musical director, will lead the Chorale. All singers are welcome. North Salem Democratic Committee Volunteers Wanted There are a few open seats on the town committee and the Democrats would love to have some new volunteers come forward. It’s a great way to meet new people and be involved in who and what shapes our community. If, on the other hand, you may be interested in serving on a town committee or board, it is suggested you keep an eye on the town’s website, northsalemny. org, and send an inquiry to the town clerk at [email protected]. Vacancies are listed on the town website. Contact the group at PO Box 525, North Salem, NY 10560 or northsalem [email protected] North Salem Republican Town Committee Volunteers Wanted The North Salem Republican Town Committee is looking for volunteers. If you cannot volunteer your time, please consider a donation to the committee. If you believe in the conservative cause and want to support their efforts, consider mailing a donation via check or money order to: North Salem Republican Town Committee (NSRTC), PO Box 289, North Salem, NY 10560. Follow them daily on Facebook to keep up with Republican issues at @North Salem Republicans. 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