VOL. 6 NO. 19 THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEISURE 21 OPINION 8 TOWN CROSSING 2 SPORTS 19 Katonah Fire Department pg 12 HEAT WAVE! Visit TapIntoKLT.net for the latest news. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WEST CALDWELL, NJ PERMIT #992 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Nine women from Lewisboro and Katonah were recognized for the way their work, volunteer contributions, and lives have made a big difference in their communities. They were among dozens of other outstanding “Women of Distinction” who received awards from state Assemblyman Chris Burdick at a ceremony held at the Mount Kisco Public Library in June. Noting that more than half of his constituents in the sprawling 93rd Assembly District are women, Burdick praised honorees for their modesty, dedication, selflessness, and ability to “get things done in a positive way.” He also drew attention to how diverse this year’s crop of recipients is and how varied the type of work that they do is. “They’re amazing, dynamic women who we really do appreciate,” said Burdick, adding: “It is truly my honor to be able to do this.” Mount Kisco Mayor Gina Picinich, County Legislator Erika Pierce, and Bedford Town Justice Jodi Kimmel also spoke. Noting that the village “has a long history of appreciating the contributions of women to the community,” Picinich said that when Betty Potter was elected in 1957, she was “not just the first woman mayor of Mount Kisco, but in ALL of Westchester.” She also pointed out that the current Village Board “is led entirely by women,” making it unique in Westchester and “probably the state.” “Recognizing women is so very important, largely because the contributions that you’ll hear about tonight are NOT all they do. It’s largely just one small piece of the world that they cause to function around them. They’re moms, wives, sisters. They may be working full time. They’re also volunteering and making extraordinary contributions.” Pierce, joking that she was dating herself, asked the audience if they recalled the old perfume commercial that featured a famous take on Peggy Lee’s “I’m A Woman,” aka Bring Home The Bacon song. Enjoli billed itself as “the eighthour perfume for the 24-hour woman.” “We are all of us masters of juggling. And often women feel, in all that juggling that there’s not one thing that they’re juggling that they’re doing right. We have a tendency to mark ourselves down for all of our many efforts,” she said. “Every person in this room has achieved incredible things, in their home, their community, in the volunteer sphere, in business, maybe all of the above. And I am just so thrilled to be here to celebrate with all of you,” Pierce said. Kimmel had been nominated for the WOD award in 2022 by her then 16-year-old daughter who was, she said, “amazed that I was the first female justice in Bedford, because it’s a crazy thing.” She was also a campaign partner because she felt it was really important that women were “seen, and Women of Distinction Nine residents recognized for community service PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHRIS BURDICK Nine women from Lewisboro and Katonah were among this year’s honorees. SEE DISTINCTION PAGE 3 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 (The Rental King!) This kid has always had the talent - the one who found the missing sock, won the GoFish game and crushed the competition in the Match Game. Evan knows the secret to making the perfect match and skillfully brings the best rentals and the best tenants together. Got a rental or need a rental? Call Evan today! Welcome Evan Mazzola!
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I was pleasantly surprised after reading a selection that was historical fiction, that one could actually learn and enjoy history. Although the story is fiction, most of the historical facts are true. It got me wondering, where were these books when I was in high school? I might have actually enjoyed history. But it is never too late to learn new things. The Lewisboro Seniors also read many works that support our local writers, such as Fiona Davis and Katie Sise. One of Katie’s works is a phenomenal book entitled “We Were Mothers,” and Fiona Davis’ book “The Magnolia Palace” tells a story of the Frick Museum and its art works. Ms. Davis makes you actually see every room in the mansion with its art. We welcome all seniors 50+ to join The Lewisboro Seniors. The group meets every Wednesday at the South Salem Fire House from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Lewisboro Seniors are an active and vital group. We are planning new trips, new activities, new games, new musicians, and much, much more. Don’t sit home alone. We welcome you to our group. Call us at 914- 232-6162. A special thanks to Patty and the Lewisboro Garden Club for the lovely flowers they give to the Lewisboro Seniors. It is very much appreciated! Lewisboro Senior Book Club seeks new members PHOTO COURTESY OF GAIL KRALJEVIC The club meets on the third Wednesday of every month. elevated, and celebrated.” The women being honored are “fantastic” and “they give back,” and they make all our lives, our communities, everything so much better,” Kimmel added. The honorees from the hamlet of Katonah were: DOMINIQUE CARTICA Nurse practitioner Dominique Cartica is a true “healthcare hero,” according to the person who nominated her. After the pandemic hit in March of 2020, she worked for 12 hours at a time caring for COVID patients at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. Staying safe by double-masking, she would then come home to her 2-year-old son and husband, Jeremy, a Mamaroneck police officer who also worked long shifts. DEIRDRE COURTNEYBATSON Deirdre Courtney-Batson joined the Bedford Planning Board in 1990 and has been its chair for the past 10 years. She previously served as chair of the Katonah Village Historic District Commission and was a member of the boards of the Katonah Historical Museum and the Katonah Village Improvement Society. Courtney-Batson is also a senior adjunct assistant professor at Pace University. According to Holly Taylor, the person who nominated her: “Deirde has devoted herself to serving the best interests of Bedford residents, going above and beyond in her time and service.” NISA GELLER Nisa Geller, executive director of Westchester Youth Alliance, was nominated for the “amazing” work she has done “to build bridges among Westchester’s youth.” The WYA brings teens together from all over the county by helping them organize peer education and service events. Previously, Geller was board co-chair and an advisor to the executive director of Generation Ubuntu, an agency that provides social and emotional support to children living with AIDS and HIV in South Africa. The mom of three, two of whom are WAY alums, Geller currently sits on the Katonah Museum of Art’s advisory board. E. ANNETTE NASH GOVAN A senior finance executive, E. Annette Nash Govan was honored for dedicating her time and expertise to several nonprofits in Westchester. She has served as a finance director and board member of Antioch Homes Housing Development Corp., which is tasked with developing affordable housing. Govan is also board chair of Rehabilitation Through the Arts, which helps people in prison develop critical life skills; board chair of the award-winning Magic Box Productions, which offers media arts workshops that “help students bridge the digital divide;” and a board member of the Friends of John Jay Homestead. KAREN SABATH Karen Sabath, who was not able to attend the ceremony, has been a member and president of Bedford 2030’s board for 10 years. According to the folks who nominated her, she “has worked tirelessly to provide local community members with high-impact tools and resources to address the climate crisis.” Bedford 2030 is a grassroots effort that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and preserve natural resources. Sabath “continually strives to bring big ideas and innovation” to the environmental movement, including helping to organize events and outreach campaigns, such as the recent program at Fox Lane High School, The Power of Trees, they added. She also serves on Temple Shaaray Tefila’s Sustainability Committee and seizes “every opportunity she can find to help our extended community move towards a clean, healthy future.” The CEO of a firm that designs architectural building materials, Sabath’s also a beekeeper, chief photographer and archivist for Rainbeau Ridge Farm, the founder of Sustainable Stewards, and a former president of the Katonah Village Library’s board of trustees. According to Midge Iorio, Sabath “is an inspiring and effective leader making a genuine difference in Bedford and beyond.” DOLORES VIDAL-ROY A retired social worker, Dolores Vidal-Roy is a longtime advocate for underserved communities in northern Westchester. She was nominated by Andres Castillo Quintana. Born in Puerto Rico, VidalRoy leads Mount Kisco Partners in Prevention, a group that focuses on the drug abuse and mental health crises. She also founded the Providers Group, an organization that brings together school officials and nonprofits so they can share best practices, develop partnerships, and avoid duplicating efforts. Vidal-Roy was part of the committee that launched Fox Lane High School’s first community health and wellness fair. “Dolores is a trailblazer and compassionate spirit dedicated to advancing the quality of life for our most vulnerable residents,” Quintana wrote. The honorees from the town of Lewisboro were: DEIRDRE CASPER Deirdre Casper has been Lewisboro’s receiver of taxes for nearly 11 years. A resident of the hamlet of South Salem, she holds a role that interfaces directly with residents and fellow employees, so “it’s very important to be professional, courteous, and to listen,” said Supervisor Tony Goncalves, who nominated her. 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Library is thrilled to welcome back New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, to talk about her latest novel “The Spectacular.” Fiona has written six historical fiction novels, set in iconic New York City landmarks. The novels showcase the stories behind the famous buildings at key moments in history, as seen through the eyes of her characters. Her previous bestsellers include The Lions of Fifth Avenue, set at the New York Public Library, and The Magnolia Palace set at the Frick Collection. Fiona’s talk will be followed by a book signing. Ridgefield’s Books on the Common will be providing books for sale at this event. SUMMER COOLERS FOR TEENS On Tuesday, August 8 at 7 p.m., teens in middle and high school are invited to the library to make refreshing summer coolers - “Mexican Aguas Fresca & Horchata.” Take in some Mexican culture while making these refreshing summer drinks from this warmweather country. Teens can browse the latest YA titles by Mexican authors, and craft a papel picado. LIBRARY FAIR DONATION DAYS ARE COMING! Start cleaning out those attics! The Lewisboro Library Fair Donation Days are coming in August. Volunteers will be on hand to collect donations to sell at the September 9 Library Fair. Donations of gently-used, high-quality books and items for the Attic Treasures Sale will be accepted on donation days - Saturday August 12, 19 and 26. Donations can be dropped off at Onatru Farm from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on these days only. If you are unsure if your items will be accepted for the book and Attic Treasures Sales, please check the library website for a detailed list on what will and won’t be accepted. Volunteers are needed to work both before and on Fair Day. The most urgent need is for teens and adults to work accepting items on Donation Days, but there are plenty of volunteer opportunities in other areas. Please visit the Library website to sign up. Katonah Village Library 26 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536 www.katonahlibrary.org BANNED BOOK CLUB Thursday, July 27, at 6 p.m. “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson. Join Librarian Kim to talk about Banned Books, reading from a list of the most challenged books in 2022. Why read a banned book? Banned books can teach valuable lessons about identity, tolerance, and another person’s perspective. Meeting every 4th Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Books are provided by the library. SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Did you take Spanish in high School or college and wish you could practice the language again? There’s a group for you! Join on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m. for Spanish Conversation Group. Register on the library’s website calendar. SIT AND KNIT AND OTHER HAND-CRAFTS Exchange pattern ideas, use your skills to help others - and most importantly - have fun! This group meets the first two Mondays of every month. However, holidays may impact. 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Participating businesses like new arrivals Br’ers BBQ and Bedford Wheelhouse as well as Bedford Hills veterans like The Paint Box and Country Willow are providing special offerings available only on specific days, Bedford Business Promoter Laurie Hilliard said. “A vibrant town thrives on its ability to retain longstanding businesses and to attract exciting new ones,” Supervisor Ellen Calves said of the economic-vibrancy promotion. “When I look at the list of businesses taking part in Sizzlin’ Thursdays, I am delighted to see both kinds, and everything in between. There is so much going on in Bedford Hills, and these events provide the opportunity for everyone to enjoy what this hamlet has to offer.” In addition to special offers, Sizzlin’ Thursdays events provide family activities from 10 a.m. through business closing. Today, Destination 39.3 will again enliven festivities with Bedford Backstage, a live music summer series. 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PAGE 6 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Former U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones has announced a bid to reclaim his old seat in the 17th Congressional District from first-term U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, a Rockland County Republican. He is seeking the Democratic nod along with MaryAnn Carr, a former Bedford supervisor and councilwoman, and Bedford resident Elizabeth Gereghty, the former owner of a small business who gave up her seat on the Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Education in June. Jones was among those affected when the state redrew district lines in 2022. He ended up in the same district as former U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who was then chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Maloney, who had represented the 18th District, chose instead to run in the newly configured 17th District. In 2022, he was unseated by Lawler by a narrow 1.2 percent margin. The 17th is reportedly considered one of the most competitive in the country, with Republicans hoping to hang onto it, and Democrats hoping to regain it. Jones had been elected to the former 17th CD in 2020. The seat had been held by U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, who had later announced she wasn’t going to run for re-election. The district now covers Putnam and Rockland counties, a part of Westchester County, and a small piece of Dutchess County. Rather than run against Maloney, the outspoken progressive pivoted to the 10th Congressional District in New York City. He lost the primary to Daniel Goldman, a former federal prosecutor who went on to win the general election. An attorney and Harvard Law School grad, Jones was born in Nyack and grew up in Section 8 housing in Spring Valley. He now lives in Sleepy Hollow. His legal career experience includes working with the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy – during Barack Obama’s tenure -- and as an attorney with the Westchester County Law Department. While in the U.S. House, he served on various committees, including Ethics, Judiciary, and Education and the Workforce. Jones also made history as one of the first openly gay Black congressmen. Mondaire Jones announces Congressional bid PHOTO COURTESY OF MONDAIRE FOR CONGRESS SEE BEDFORD PAGE 7 BY TOM BARTLEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER Bedford will partner with Westchester Land Trust to buy more than 13 acres of undeveloped land off Reyburn Road in Katonah, the Town Board agreed last week. The board voted at its July 11 meeting to allocate at least $300,000 in open-space acquisition cash as matching funds in an estimated $1.6 million deal for the property. Bedford’s Open Space Acquisition Committee will ask the state Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) for grant money to cover 80 percent of the purchase price and related expenses. Grant applications must be submitted by July 28, with a decision in December and, if successful, a purchase in the first half of next year. The 13.36-acre property abuts New York City land along the Muscoot Reservoir, which supplies 10 percent of Gotham’s drinking water. “Preserving the land from development will provide an additional protected forested buffer and prevent future stormwater runoff and pollutants from entering the reservoir,” Wendy Belzberg, the open-space committee’s co-chair, told the board in a memo. She said the property’s owners, Pratap and Usha Chordia, have reached an agreement with the Land Trust and openspace panel to move forward with the next steps in applying Open space Bedford, Westchester Land Trust partner for property deal BEDFORD TOWN BOARD TICKS ARE HERE. MOSQUITOS CAN BE DEADLY! CALL TODAY! ANTS • TERMITES • TICKS • MOSQUITOES SQUIRRELS • RACCOONS • BATS • MICE RATS • WASPS • BEES SPIDERS • MOLES • SKUNKS • BEDBUGS NEW SERVICE ONLY - ALL PEST AND WILDLIFE DON’T LIVE WITH ANY CRAWLING PESTS THIS SPRING & SUMMER. WE “ELIMINATE ‘EM! SpCB23 TERMITE ELIMINATION OR RODENT/BAT EXCLUSION FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT Both pre-payment and no-payment options Serving all Faiths since 1858 Cremations and Burials DANIEL B. McMANUS ~ Proprietor BRUCE E. REISDORF ~ Licensed Manager JOSEPH M. McMANUS ~ Director RONALD P. CERASO ~ Director www.clarkassociatesfuneralhome.com 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah • (914) 232-3033 • Only 1/4 mile from 684 exit 6. • Only 1 block from the Katonah Railroad station. • Less than 60 minutes from N.Y. City. • Parking facilities for over 100 cars • Monuments & inscriptions available.
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Rosemary Lee, a committee member, addressed the board via Zoom, saying the panel had made “several” visits to the site. “We were impressed with the property,” she said. “It had the eligibility for two homes to be built.” After the sale, Bedford is expected to take title to the land and preserve it in its natural state. “We think it would be a fantastic acquisition, another 13 acres for the town,” Lee said. ‘PETE’S PATH’ CHECK The Katonah Memorial Park Association gave the town $10,000 to help cover the cost of “Pete’s Path” steps the town built over an easement granted to the town by a property owner at the end of Druid Place, Fred Shellerer. Anne Hanley, a leading advocate in the years-long effort to open the pathway, presented the board a check to support the Druid Place easement and construction of the staircase along with the work done to shore up the pedestrian easement over Douglas Drive. 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After a grandson was stillborn in 2013, Cohlan helped his parents create Oliver’s Closet, a place where families can choose an outfit “to clothe their baby in for one of the few priceless photos they will ever receive of their child.” She also helped equip the labor and delivery/maternity nursing team at Northern Westchester Hospital with the training and resources to enable them to provide “world-class bereavement care” for families who have lost a baby. A volunteer photographer for the organization “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep,” Cohlan donates “her considerable artistic talents to ensure that every family has beautiful keepsakes of their beloved child who has died.” She’s a founding member of the stillbirth prevention nonprofit PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy and has helped it and other perinatal bereavement organizations raise a half million dollars for stillbirth research, awareness, and education. Cohlan advocates for state and federal stillbirth legislation and educates healthcare providers on prevention and bereavement care. “But most importantly, Bobbie has opened her heart to provide compassionate, thoughtful, and diligent support to hundreds of people who are struggling through their very darkest hours. She is a beacon of hope and her relentless efforts to bring positive change out of the tragedy of her grandson’s death is a constant source of inspiration,” Banerjee wrote. ALEXANDRA WHALEN Alexandra Whalen, a resident of the hamlet of Cross River, has been a member of the KatonahBedford Volunteer Ambulance Corps for eight years. Known as “Allie,” she was nominated by Pierce and the corps’ board chair, Lauren Smith. Citing her “outstanding service to the community,” they said that Whalen helped lead KBHVAC through the COVID pandemic. She has also chaired, and been a member of, several of the corps’ committees, including its public relations and events committee. Whalen and her husband, John, first assistance chief at the Katonah Volunteer Fire Department, are parents of a small child. Pierce and Smith also thanked John Whalen for his service. Perhaps nothing sums up the admiration Allie’s colleagues have for her better than a 2021 birthday post on the KBHVAC Facebook page, Burdick said. “During these unprecedented times, Allie has been a fearless and devoted leader, relentlessly advocating for our ambulance corps, our members, and our community. She always puts everyone before herself and we are so lucky to have her at the helm of our agency.” DISTINCTION FROM PAGE 3
Opinion PAGE 8 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 2 TRACKS 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 Katonah-Lewisboro Times or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 914-302-5830 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 Halston Media, LLC I t’s the tale of two visits to Ithaca, NY. One was the worst of times. One was the best of times. But I will forever associate this city in the Finger Lakes region of New York as a costly one. The first visit was in late summer, 1999, just a couple months shy of my 21st birthday. I had been hanging out with my childhood best friend, a student at Cornell University, who had taken me to an off-campus house party. “Put your drink down,” my friend said to me, as we were standing on the sidewalk in front of the house. This was my very first drink of the evening. We were holding those ubiquitous red plastic cups distributed at college parties throughout America. Having taken only a few sips so far, I was as sober as an athlete about to run a marathon. But my friend saw a police officer approaching, and he knew we’d be in trouble. I carefully placed my drink on the sidewalk. In hindsight, I couldn’t have been more idiotic. And as I look back on these 24 years, I can’t remember why my buddy wasn’t the victim of what happened to me next. But I suspect that as an attendee of an elite Ivy League school, he was just smarter than me and did what I should have done and immediately spilled the drink out. “Pick that drink up, or I will charge you for littering,” the Ithaca police officer said to me. So, I picked up the drink, and the next thing I know, I was in handcuffs, placed in the back of the squad car and driven to the police station. Turns out that it was a Catch-22 situation. He was either going to charge me for littering or drinking in public (I was standing on the sidewalk, just inches away from the private property). If I remember the details correctly, I think the eventual citation was for underage drinking since I was still 20 years old for a couple more months. When I arrived at the police station, I was handcuffed to a desk and waited for what seemed a couple of hours until my friend arrived separately and paid my $100 fine in order to have me released. In retrospect, some of this story doesn’t make a lot of sense. I never had to go to court. The $100 payment secured my permanent freedom, and I never heard from the city of Ithaca again. I suspect this was a money-making scheme for the city and the officer had to fill his quota. Getting handcuffed to the officer’s desk as I waited for my fine to be paid seemed a bit over the top for an infraction that didn’t even involve the court system. Did I have a right to contest the charge? Could the officer even prove that the cup had any alcohol in it (as I doubt he retained the evidence)? Why didn’t I have to go to court? I think it’s because my citation was the equivalent of a speeding ticket and paying the fine was the equivalent of pleading guilty. But I know of very few people handcuffed to a desk for citations so minor that you don’t have to show up in court. Was I guilty? You bet. But I suspect the officer was also having a bit of fun that night with someone still young and naive. A VISIT TO ITHACA WITH MY DAUGHTER Fast forward 24 years. I’m fatter and balder, but definitely wiser. This past Saturday, I drove up to Ithaca to take my almost 14-year-old daughter, Jenna, to the Summer Music Academy at Ithaca College. I pride myself on being a detailoriented individual. You can’t run a media company (six newspapers with strict deadlines) and be unconcerned with details. Check-in for the week-long sleepaway camp was between noon and 2 p.m. We left our house at around 7:45 a.m. and arrived in plenty of time to grab a bite to eat before dropping her off. As we drove onto campus, we parked at the designated registration spot and couldn’t find a soul. We walked around for about 20 minutes looking for the registration desk before I re-read the welcome letter that was emailed to me earlier in the week. I felt like the biggest idiot on this planet. We arrived a day early. To my credit, the location on the website confirming Jenna’s registration had the wrong dates on it. But everything else, including the welcome letter, had the start date of Sunday. And I was obviously the only parent who made the mistake. As soon as I stopped chastising myself for such a moronic error and after falling on my sword to my wife (who was back home with our son) and my parents and in-laws who inquired how drop-off went, I then realized that this was an opportunity to spend quality time with my daughter. But we had nowhere to stay and I had no overnight bag. Additionally, one of our editors was on vacation, and I had work to do before deadline, and I was four hours away from my computer. Over $1,000 later, and I’m sitting at my hotel desk on Sunday morning as I write this column. The hotel computers were so old that they were incompatible with our browser-based editorial database. So, after securing a room at The Hotel Ithaca (which is lovely, by the way), I drove to Staples to purchase a laptop (my wife needed one anyway), to TJ Max to get a shirt and underwear, and to CVS for toiletries. But Jenna and I also took a great hike along the city’s famous gorge, we went to a great restaurant just a five-minute walk from our hotel, we hung out at a book store after dinner and then hung out at the hotel bar as we read our books. This time around, I stayed in the designated drinking area and not to worry - my daughter drank a Shirley Temple. Costly mistakes in Ithaca, NY Brett Freeman and his daughter Jenna taking a hike in Ithaca. After Brett stopped berating himself for his mishap, he enjoyed great daddy/daughter quality time in a fun city. BRETT FREEMAN PUBLISHER’S MEMO
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 OPINION THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 9 Editor’s Note: Don Scott is a candidate for Bedford Town Board. All candidates on the ballot for Town Board are invited to send columns to this newspaper. Send them to [email protected]. Please keep to a 1,000-word limit. A super-majority (about 65%) of Americans have told pollsters that they won’t vote for Joe Biden or Donald Trump in next year’s presidential election. That is, of course, despite the fact that both candidates have commanding leads in their respective polls for the Democratic and Republican primaries. The two grumpy old men ready to square off next year are not inspiring the masses. For that reason, the 2024 election is on track to provide the most unpopular choice in our nation’s history, and talk of a third party candidate is grabbing headlines. Earlier this month, “No Labels,” a national bi-partisan group promoting a possible third-party ticket, held an event with an overflow crowd in New Hampshire headlined by two of the group’s founders, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and former Gov. Jon Huntsman of Utah. Also in attendance was Chris Sununu, the popular New Hampshire governor. The local Laconia Daily Sun’s headline captured the event’s buzz best, “Manchin’s visit to New Hampshire for No Labels event stirs interest and ire.” The No Labels event earned them significant play in the national news and opinion pages, causing what seems to be a Democratic freak-out about the possibility of a No Labels third party bid hurting Biden and helping Trump win. I’m not sure the freak-out is justified and a recently released Monmouth poll seems to cast doubt on the conventional wisdom. Their poll shows Biden with a 47% to 40% edge in a head-to-head matchup with Trump. When they polled a generic third-party ticket, Biden’s margin over Trump improved to 9%, with 37% favoring him compared to 30% for a third party and 28% favoring Trump. When they polled a Manchin-Huntsman ticket, their popularity dropped to 16%, with Biden still showing a 6% advantage over Trump. A Manchin-led ticket doesn’t seem to be inspirational. I don’t think “charisma” and “Jon Huntsman” have ever appeared in the same sentence. Ross Perot mounted the most serious third-party bid in recent history when he ran against Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush in the 1992 election. Perot pulled 19% of the vote and didn’t earn any votes in the electoral college. The consensus seems to be that he drew votes equally from the major party candidates. Teddy Roosevelt was the most successful third-party candidate in history. In 1912, he ran on the progressive “Bull Moose” Party and pulled 27% of the vote and earned six states in the electoral college. The Monmouth poll suggests that maybe it is Trump’s supporters that should be most concerned with a third-party bid. But it is impossible to predict how things will turn out. With more indictments looming for Trump and a trial scheduled for next May on the classified documents case, does the cumulative impact cause his popularity to wax or wane? It also remains to be seen whether No Labels can gain ballot access in all 50 states. At this point, they have only qualified in six states. They have promised only to mount a bid if the election is Trump vs Biden and only if they have a path to victory. They have said they are not in this to play the role of spoiler. That’s a lot of ifs. The presidential candidate that may present the bigger problem for Biden is activist and philosopher Cornel West. The former Harvard and Princeton professor launched his candidacy on June 5 as the “People’s Party” choice. The People’s Party was founded in 2017 by a former staffer of Bernie Sanders. He would pull votes from Biden’s left. It is hard to see how all this will play out, but it is clear that the two-party duopoly will be feeling the pressure in this election cycle. Although neither of the upstart parties are poised to win the election, they are likely to improve the dialogue and perhaps the market for new ideas. We could use that. Don Scott welcomes your comments at [email protected]. A third option in the presidential sweepstakes DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for The Katonah-Lewisboro Times is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a cameraready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. 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To AdverTise wiTh Us, CAll BreTT FreemAn AT (845) 208-8151 I did not grow up in a camping kind of family. My first camping experience was on a summer vacation trip to California with my boyfriend the year after college graduation. We flew to San Francisco and enjoyed the tourist attractions of Fisherman’s Wharf, riding on a cable car, and taking photographs of curvy Lombard Street. After two days, “R” decided that we should go camping in Yosemite National Park. On the drive towards Yosemite, we stopped at Kmart to buy a small orange tent, two sleeping bags, cooking utensils, a flashlight, lantern, and a large red and white cooler. We found a grocery store and stocked up on snacks, canned soup, hotdogs and buns. The drive into Yosemite National Park seemed to take forever. Daylight was fading when we reached the park ranger station and announced that we wanted to camp for a few days. The park ranger told us that the campsites were full. He suggested that we park the car and walk into the campground to ask strangers if we could share their campsite to put up our small tent. The first family we approached said, “Sure.” “R” set up the orange tent and we unrolled the two sleeping bags inside. We were tired and hungry and ended up heating a can of soup with cut up hotdogs in it for dinner. We shared a sleeve of Oreo cookies before grabbing the flashlight to look for the washhouse to brush our teeth. We crawled into our small orange tent and slept peacefully in the cozy flannel sleeping bags. The next morning, the sun was shining brightly and the fresh scent of pine trees filled the air. We unzipped our tent and crawled out to discover that our red and white cooler had been stolen with all of our food! We packed up our belongings in the rental car and drove to complain at the ranger station. As the two of us New Yorkers yelled about the theft of our brand new cooler and all of our food, the park ranger calmly stated, “Nobody stole your cooler. We took it.” The park ranger explained that it was against park rules to leave food accessible for bears. Food was to be stored high up in a tree or inside of locked vehicles. Since we were sharing someone else’s campsite, we had never received a copy of the rules. We paid a $25 fine in exchange for the return of our red and white cooler and bag of groceries. Yosemite was lovely, of course. We enjoyed hiking around and seeing the waterfalls and taking beautiful photographs. We stayed one more night before driving to Big Sur, Hermosa Beach and Disneyland. The next summer, we decided to go camping in Maine. The first night we sat outside at a picnic table to eat roasted hotdogs and marshmallows by the light of our lantern. At the next campsite over, we could hear a family in their RV watching a TV sitcom and making popcorn in their camper kitchenette. It rained hard that night. The weather forecast called for two days of rain. We discovered a location with charming wooden rental cabins near Pemaquid Point. We spent the next two days browsing in the tourist shops in town and returning to our cabin to read paperback books and eat snacks while listening to the sound of rain on the roof. The weather cleared up for our last night. We drove into town to purchase lobsters and corn to eat at the picnic tables overlooking the bay. Kim Kovach recalls enjoying that delicious New England specialty, Anadama bread! www. kimkovachwrites.com Camping 101 KIM KOVACH READING, WRITING & CHOCOLATE Everyone I know has lost someone to cancer, dementia, or one of a host of other deadly maladies. I, like many of you, have watched loved ones suffer. My dad had colon cancer, which eventually spread throughout his body. My mom had strokes, which ultimately robbed her of her ability to communicate. Unlike skeptics of science, I have faith that eventually a cure will be found for most, if not all, present-day diseases. The problem is when? Recently, a drug (Leqembi), which directly attacks the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease, was endorsed by the Food and Drug Help is on the way JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE SEE MARTORANO PAGE 11
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Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: North Salem News The Somers Record Yorktown News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times Mahopac News 2 TRACKS Administration. Even though it’s not a cure, it does slow down the disease’s progress. Unfortunately, due to appropriate protocol, it took many years to approve. For so many people, like a good friend who I worked with at Legal Aid, it came too late. Is there any hope that in the future we can speed up the process? Yes, there is. There is a scientific revolution brewing, as important and life changing as the Wright Brothers’ flying machines. It is the quantum computer. But first, some background is in order. All modern computers are based on a rather simple digital configuration of a series of 0s and 1s. The smallest unit of information, a single digit, is called a bit. A sequence of 0s and 1s is fed into a digital processor. A calculation is performed and, presto, an output is displayed. If you’re as ancient as I am, you are probably still amazed at how this works, seemingly like magic. But for visionaries, it’s as if we are using an abacus. As far back as 1959, Nobel Laureate Richard Feynman considered a different approach to digital information. He posed a simple question: why not replace the sequence of 0s and 1s with states of atoms, making an “atomic computer?” Atoms are like spinning tops. But because of the nature of the subatomic world, atoms spin in a combination of 0s and 1s. And to make it even more interesting, there are an infinite number of ways an atom can spin. So, if somehow you could channel an atom to carry information, there is no limit to how much it could transport. Even more thrilling, since Dr. Feynman’s time, scientists have found that objects on a subatomic level can exist in multiple states, in multiple places at the same time (superposition). Additionally, electrons can interact with each other at great distances (entanglement). Our present-day computers operate on a Newtonian level, looking at reality like we do, in a simple, straightforward way. A quantum computer, however, would harness the power of the atom as well as utilize the principles of superposition and entanglement. Richard Feynman understood that, for any particle-based computer to work, atoms would have to be arranged precisely, so they vibrate together (coherence). He also appreciated the fact that atoms are extremely sensitive to any disturbance from the outside world, which would ruin any calculation (decoherence). Today, in the quest to fulfill Feynman’s dream, researchers use special equipment to drop the temperature to near absolute zero, where vibrations would be at a minimum. But that is not that easy. Despite the obstacles, several companies (and countries) are investing billions into the development of this new breakthrough device. IBM, D-Wave Systems, Rigetti Computing, Google, China, Elon Musk, and many others, are in a race to be the first to come up with the first operational quantum computer. How close are they? Google announced two years ago that their Sycamore quantum computer could solve a math problem in 200 seconds, that would take 10,000 years for the world’s fastest supercomputer to solve. Recently, an IBM quantum computer is reported to have beaten a digital supercomputer in chess. The Quantum Innovation Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences said it was finishing its development of a Quantum model that was 100 trillion times faster than an ordinary supercomputer. But when this quantum computer revolution arrives, will it change our world? Absolutely. As Professor Michio Kaku points out in his recent book, Quantum Supremacy, “quantum computers will be able to simulate hundreds of vital chemical processes…all of biology, medicine, and chemistry would be reduced to quantum mechanics. This means creating a “virtual laboratory” in which we can rapidly try out new drugs, therapies, and cures in the memory of the quantum computer, bypassing decades of trial and error and slow, tedious laboratory experiments. Instead of performing thousands of complex, expensive, and time-consuming chemical experiments, one might simply push a button on a quantum computer.” I wish I could go back in time and push a button that finds a cure for my dad’s colon cancer or my mom’s debilitative state. That would be wonderful. We can’t save my parents or the dozens of other relatives, friends and co-workers that have since passed. But we can build a better world for our children and grandchildren. Dr. Kaku asserts that the two most important discoveries in medicine are antibiotics and vaccines. However, antibiotics are found by trial and error and based on observed responses to administered medicine, not on any profound understanding of what is happening on the molecular level. Vaccines, similarly, rely on the simple idea of getting our body prepared to fight an invading virus without any profound grasp of what is happening on the molecular level. Quantum computers will allow us to pull down the curtain and reach a deep understanding of our bodies, which in the long run will open doors to countless cures. What’s at stake in the race to discover an operational quantum computer? Nothing less than our future and the future of our planet. Quantum computers working in tandem with AI will allow us to figure out what to do about our world’s problems like hunger, overpopulation and global warming. They will, I believe, provide miraculous breakthroughs in our struggles with maladies like arthritis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and viruses, just to name a few. Beyond its medicinal uses, it is speculated that this new creation will help us truly understand the universe itself, including how life is formed. It is an exciting moment in the history of humankind. For me, the quantum revolution can’t come fast enough. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 10
PAGE 12 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIM 2 TRACKS On July 17, KFD volunteers braved the heat and humidity to engage in fire suppression and search and rescue drills. Splitting into teams, volunteers in full protective gear and self contained breathing apparatus gained entry into the department’s smokedout training tower and annex and practiced flowing water and searching for victims. Personnel also practiced ground ladder placement and using the apparatus as an escape route if the route used to gain entry to the fire is blocked. The training tested fire - fighters’ endurance and honed valuable search and rescue skills. The drill also provided driver-operator trainees a chance to work on their pump operation skills. The Katonah Fire Department is currently looking for new vol - unteers. To learn more, visit katonahfd.org. Information provided by Katonah Fire Department. Feeling the Katonah Fire Department tests their endurance in hot weather heat
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Dear Dr. Linda, Our son is entering ninth grade, but if you looked at his writing, you’d think he was in second. He writes as little as possible and what he does write is illegible. Lately, when he has to write a paper for school, he won’t even show it to us or tell us about it. We contacted his English teacher because he’s failing English, which we learned when we went online. His teacher told us that he believes our son has a writing disorder called dysgraphia. I used to have him rewrite and rewrite before I’d let him hand anything in. There were times that I actually threw his papers in the trash. His teacher thought that was a horrible thing for me to do and then said, “That’s probably why he’s so afraid to write.” My first question is if you think he’s right? And my second question is if I should get a writing program for him over the summer? -Marla Dear Marla, To answer your second question, no, please do not get him a writing program to work on over the summer. It sounds like your son probably does have dysgraphia, which is a writing disorder. The handwriting of people with dysgraphia looks as if a chicken walked across the page—it is illegible, spelling is often atrocious, and punctuation is missing. There may be one period at the end of 10 lines and nothing capitalized. Some children and teens struggle with dysgraphia every day. Fortunately, for them, computers exist. Unfortunately, though, because many parents have never heard of it, they end up destroying any chance their child has for loving writing. It’s sad. Parents have the power to foster or destroy their children’s academic success. They don’t often realize it, because they’re following their own parents’ rules. It worked for me, they think, so it’ll work for my children. But especially when a child has a reading, writing or math disorder or another brain-related disorder that interferes with learning, it’s a sure bet they’ll be affected. But children with learning disabilities aren’t the only ones. Here are a few other things you can do to guarantee that any child stops being excited by learning. HOW TO DIMINISH YOUR CHILD’S NATURAL LOVE OF LEARNING: When your child doesn’t know how to spell a word, tell them to look it up. Stop. Think about that. Generally speaking, you have to already know how to spell something in order to look it up in a dictionary. When your child is writing a paragraph or paper, stop and make him correct misspelled words in the middle of it. The flow of creativity stops when you have to stop in the middle and think about spelling. If you’re writing a report, do you run “spell check” before you’re done writing? If he’s writing it by hand, don’t make him stop and look up a word—if you know how to spell it, tell him. When your child asks you a question, take as much time as you can to answer it. This is a fine strategy if you actually don’t want your kids to ask you a lot of questions. School-aged kids have already spent a whole day in school listening to their teachers, so if your answer goes on for hours, they’ll stop asking. Most kids would rather lose credit on homework questions than ask Mom or Dad and sit there for hours more. But you’re their greatest allies—if you listen to their questions and provide brief answers that actually help them make the right connections, you’ll be the hero! If your child doesn’t do well on a test or assignment, lecture him, ground him, and tell him he’s lazy. Really? You’re his parent, not his parole officer. Your job is to find out why s/he didn’t do well. Maybe your child didn’t understand the subject well enough. Maybe s/he hasn’t learned or developed good study skills. Maybe the test was based on a movie your child didn’t see because he was home sick. I have never met a child who is lazy, but I’ve met plenty who were confused, anxious, hungry or don’t know how to take notes or review for tests. Marla, I’m sorry to tell you, but your son’s teacher is probably right. Making him write and rewrite when he has a brain-related dysfunction that actually affects, among other things, his ability to manage fine-motor control over a pencil— and throwing what it’s taken him hours to write in the trash—probably has caused him to be afraid to write. As parents, we’re all guilty. Because our parents did it or because we don’t have time, without realizing it, we sometimes destroy our children’s desire to learn. So, next time your child asks for help with a homework assignment, asks a question, or brings home a grade that’s lower than you know his ability to be, stop and think. You’re the most important influence and the first defense. -Dr. Linda Dr. Linda, along with her husband, Dr. Al, own Strong Learning Tutoring and Test Prep serving Westchester and Putnam counties for over 40 years. Strong Learning tutors students K-12 in any subject, in person or remotely. Drs. Linda and Al are also the authors of “Why Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids.” Don’t inadvertently hurt your child’s love of learning DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING
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Unfortunately, it has become more common for a child, grandchild or other loved ones to be diagnosed with autism, ADHD, bi-polar, schizophrenia, or for them to suffer from a variety of other diagnosed physical and/or mental disabilities that are severe and chronic. Because of this, the use of a Special Needs Trust (SNT) as a planning tool has become increasingly important and often necessary. When a parent, grandparent or other family member or friend wishes to provide for the needs of a disabled person in either his or her Last Will and Testament or in a Trust within a Last Will, or as a separate document, the vehicle that is most often prepared is a third party SNT. Use of the third party SNT allows the disabled person to continue to receive any federal or state aid and government benefits without the aid or benefits being impacted by the assets and/or income generated by the SNT. Additionally, because a third party SNT (unlike a self-settled SNT) is not funded with the assets of the disabled person (savings/recovery from a suit), but with the assets of a third party (parents/grandparents or others), the Estates Powers & Trusts Law provides that upon the death of the trust beneficiary, the trust assets can be distributed to anyone without the necessity of the trust assets being utilized to pay back the state or federal government for the dollar value of benefits provided to the disabled person. This rule does not apply to a trust funded with the assets of a disabled person (a first party SNT), which must provide for the payback of the benefits paid to the government entity. The assets of, or received by, a disabled person should never be used to fund a third party SNT. Additionally, the spouse of a disabled beneficiary or the parent of a minor disabled beneficiary cannot create and fund an intervivos SNT trust (one created during their lifetime) and get the protections provided by the Estates Powers & Trusts Law. This is because there are spousal and parental obligations of support to their spouse and/or minor child. However, the spouse or parent can fund and create a testamentary trust (one created in their Last Will and Testament) or an inter-vivos SNT, which is not funded until they are deceased. For example, their Last Will and Testament and/or Revocable or Irrevocable Trust provides for a distribution to the SNT upon their demise. A third party SNT can be testamentary, inter-vivos (created during life with the exceptions stated above), revocable and/or irrevocable. There is great flexibility in how the SNT can be drafted. The funds and income generated by the third party SNT can be used on behalf of the disabled individual to supplement and not supplant government benefits such as Medicaid and SSI (Supplemental Social Security Income). In essence, the trust assets can be used to cover expenses that are not intended to be provided for by Medicaid and/or SSI. For example, they can be used to purchase a home for the beneficiary, provide for special therapies, wheelchairs, handicap accessible vans, recreational and cultural experiences (vacations, etc.). Payments made in the form of in-kind distributions for food or shelter will reduce SSI payments as they are considered unearned income. However, payments for goods and services other than food and shelter will not reduce SSI income. There is no limit to the amount that can be used to fund the SNT. Additionally, in spite of the restrictions imposed by statute and SSI regulations, third party SNTs generally give the Trustee(s) the power to make distributions to meet even the basic needs of the beneficiary (food, clothing, and shelter), even if it will diminish the receipt of government benefits. When considering an SNT for a loved one, it is important to thoroughly review the present and potential future needs of the disabled beneficiary. A thorough analysis by a qualified and experienced attorney who is familiar with the array of federal and state benefits that may be available is advisable. Anthony J. Enea is a member of Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP of White Plains. He focuses his practice on Wills, Trusts, Estates and Elder Law. Anthony is the Past Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), and is the past Chair of the 50+ Section of the NYSBA. He is a Past President and Founding member of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Anthony is also the Immediate Past President of the Westchester County Bar Foundation and a Past President of the Westchester County Bar Association. He can be reached at 914- 948-1500 or at www.esslawfirm.com. Importance of a third-party SNT Benefit a disabled loved one without impacting government aid ANTHONY J. ENEA FOCUS ON ELDER LAW PAGE 16 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 September 27 LLCs: The Pros, Cons and Estate Planning: For some, an LLC can be a useful tool to pass assets down to loved ones while avoiding or minimizing estate taxes. Discover if an LLC may be right for your estate planning needs as well as how they are used to reduce the risk of personal liability with rental properties. Presentation by Anthony J. Enea, Esq. & Michael P. Enea, Esq. October 25 Understanding the Implications of Gray Divorce: A divorce later in life often adds a level of complexity to the estate and tax plan process. Understand what potential complications may arise and how to address them – from division of assets and tax issues to estate and long-term care planning. Presented by Lauren C. Enea, Esq. November 29 Special Needs Planning for Children and Grandchildren with Disabilities: Ensure the future care and well-being of your child or grandchild with special needs using these estate planning strategies. This program will cover the three basic types of special needs trusts (also known as supplemental needs trusts), general drafting considerations and the newest type of special needs trust – the sole benefits trust. Presented by Sara E. Meyers, Esq. & Lauren C. Enea, Esq. Lunch & Learn Series Held on the last Wednesday of each month, Lunch & Learn programs at Enea, Scanlan and Sirignano, LLP, shed light on a variety of important elder law and estate planning topics. The free educational program, held at the firm’s White Plains location, is open to the public – though space is limited. Those interested are encouraged to register early by calling 914-948-1500 to reserve their spot. A light lunch and refreshments are included. Future programs include: FOCUS ON ELDER LAW
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 17 ADVERTORIAL The summer season invites us to fun in the sun, whether you’re lying on the beach, picnicking on the grass, or getting your hands dirty in the garden. It all sounds relaxing until we realize that getting down and up off the ground becomes an increasing challenge as we get older. While little kids fall and get right back up with ease, over time as we mature and age, we lose strength and mobility in large muscle groups (such as the legs and thighs), which makes the seemly simple activity of sitting on the floor and getting back up a struggle. Luckily, with some guidance and understanding, adults can regain their floor-friendly confidence. THE ART OF STANDING UP FROM A SEATED POSITIONS Let’s take a look into the art of standing up from a seated position on the floor to ensure a smooth, safe, and stable transition. Step 1: Getting seated • Check your surroundings – to prevent any trips or falls, ensure that the area is clear of any obstacles like dogs or children • Identify a flat surface – to minimize any wobbling or imbalance during your descent, find the most level surface before taking a seat • Lower yourself down – squat with legs wide apart or bend at the knees with your hands resting right above your knees for assistance, engage your core and buttocks to help maintain a straight neutral spine to protect your back while squatting down. You can also ask a friend for assistance by stabilizing yourself with the helping hand (or forearm) of your friend • Take your seat – once you have squatted close enough to the ground, place your hands on the floor in front of you and lower your buttocks onto the ground Step 2: Sitting comfortably Once you’ve successfully reached the floor, it’s essential to keep proper posture in mind to prevent straining your back and causing discomfort. • Sitting with your legs crossed – if you are flexible enough to do so -- sit cross-legged with a straight back. You can check and correct your posture by imagining a string pulling you from the top of your head while seated. • If you are uncomfortable sitting cross-legged – place a bolster or rolledup towel underneath your tailbone to elevate your buttocks slightly above your legs. You can then cross and bend your legs to your comfort level. • For further back support (if possible), sit with your back against a “wall” such as a tree or even a cooler. You can also place a cushion or rolled-up towel behind your lower back to help maintain the natural curvature of your spine and reduce muscle sprains. • Prevent stiffness – keep your blood circulation healthy by regularly changing your seated position, if you are sitting cross legged you can stretch your legs by extending them in front of you and placing your palms on the floor behind you for support • Prevent discomfort – avoid sitting with your legs beneath you as it can lead to cramps and numbness, and try to avoid sitting for too long with your legs folded to your sides as it can lead to misalignment in your back Step 3: Standing back up • Check your surroundings – similar to sitting down, make sure there are no obstacles that could get in the way of your upward movement. • If comfortably sitting crossed legged – position your feet in front of you on the ground shoulder-width apart while keeping your knees bent. Next slowly shift your weight onto one knee by engaging your glutes, core, and thighs and coming into a half kneeling position, for stability place your hands on your thighs/above your knees and push yourself up to a balanced upright position • For a more stable option – position yourself on your hands and knees while keeping your knees and feet comfortably apart, then walk your hands towards your feet while keeping your knees bent and raising your seat until you are able to slowly place your hands on your thighs/above your knees and push yourself up to a balanced upright position. STAY ACTIVE TO SIT AND STAND UP WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS Additional tips to enjoy an active summer and life: • Walk on a regular basis – take advantage of the warm weather and go for regular walks outside to help build endurance and strength in your legs. • Incorporate dynamic exercises – LIZE LUBBE GUEST CORNER EMBRACE THE FLOOR: exercises like squats and lunges, or even just practicing sitting and standing from a chair without the use of your hands are essential in maintaining mobility in daily life. When practiced safely, getting seated, sitting, and standing back up off the ground can help ensure pain free summer activities. As we age, it becomes increasingly necessary to our health to understand the importance of the day to day mobility that we often took for granted as children. Remember to always listen to your body, pace yourself, and adapt these steps to suit your individual needs. If you experience any unusual pain or discomfort when sitting or standing, or need more personal guidance, please contact you physician or physical therapist. We are hands on PTs! The professional services of the team at Lize Lubbe Physical Therapy include: • Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation • Sports Injury Rehabilitation • Neurological Rehabilitation • Treatment of Musculoskeletal & Orthopedic Conditions • Postural, Balance & Gait Training • Pain & Headache Management • Body Rebalancing through Diaphragm, Breathing & Pelvic Stability www.lizelubbept.com [email protected] 914.875.9430 892 NY-35, Cross River, NY 10518 (blue office building) Lize Lubbe is the owner of Lize Lubbe Physical Therapy with its main practice located at 892 Route 35 in Cross River and a PT Studio in the premises of Apex Fitness (where her team focus on the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries). Learn more by calling 914-875-9430, emailing contact@ lizelubbept.com or visiting www.lizelubbept.com. 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Sports PAGE 19 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 BY RICH MONETTI In 2022 John Jay had a five-goal lead versus Schuylerville in the regional finals. A half to go, the Wolves looked like they were going to strut into the final four of the state competition. But it was not to be. So when the time came again to meet this spring, John Jay prevailed by a score of 10-8, and were two wins away from glory. One win after beating Honeoye Falls-Lima on June 9, and a 1-1 tie in the early going of the finals had the Wolves dreaming of the possibilities. Ultimately, Bayport-Blue Point proved to be too strong and John Jay came home as valiant runners up. The girls may have had to settle for second place in the championships, but the bond they now share is far from second best. “I love this team with my whole heart. They are my family, and I would not be where I am without them,” said Annabel Brennan. Even so, the final was never really close. Only a perfect game would do against a Bayport team that punished every mistake and played defense so tightly that creating an opening in the passing lanes was almost impossible. With Bayport building an 8-1 first half lead, the writing was on the wall. Yet there would be a few last gasps of the magical glory John Jay fans have been witnessing for the last four years. The first came at 12:49: Degl to Nolan to Brennan, the familiar trio that sparked so much of John Jay’s success over the season. Unfortunately, 10 minutes went by before the next moment of glory arrived. Puccio corralled the draw, and Brennan saw the meaning in her expression. “I saw the look in her eyes, and I could tell, let’s go,” Brennan recalled. “We played our two-man game for one last time.” Puccio wasn’t done yet. With less than a minute to go, the never-say-die middie refused to relent the last face-off. She burst down the sidelines and found Nolan on the break. There was no way the Lehighbound attacker was missing the one-onone with the goalie. For that last attack, “I couldn’t ask for anything more,” Nolan said. “Annabel and Mia, I have a connection with them that is more than friendship.” Puccio echoed her teammate’s sentiments. “We have such a connection that is really hard to define,” said the Academic All-American. The other seniors also talked about the support they received from the three standouts. “The level of kindness they showed me—it’s incredible,” said Molly Willingham. “I just love them so much.” Molly Murphy, for her part, could hardly get the words out. “Anna, Mia and Shannon have been the greatest friends on and off the field,” the rising senior said. Left to hold down the fort next year with the other soon-to-be seniors, Murphy believes it will hard follow in the graduating stars’ footsteps. “I don’t think that’s possible,” she said. John Jay teammates share a special bond Girls lax players look back on a special season Molly Gallagher Meghan Condon Mia Puccio PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Jane Brennan Shannon Nolan LACROSSE
PAGE 20 – THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES SPORTS THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 BY RICH MONETTI SPORTS REPORTER Any college freshman knows that going away to school can be the adventure of a lifetime. On the other hand, the temptation to indulge in too much activity has unraveled many a first year on campus. So with a year at upstate Colgate University under her belt, Caroline Panzirer credits her parents and the community of John Jay coaches and teachers for not allowing extracurricular excess to gain the upper hand. “They taught me what’s important and how to prioritize and focus on what I came to accomplish,” Panzirer said. “I want to excel in the classroom and on the lacrosse field.” Before understanding the big picture, though, the first step was a car ride into the unknown. “At first, I was a little nervous, because I’m really close to my family,” Panzirer said. The fear dissipated pretty quickly and trips home always produced the same reaction. “I couldn’t wait to come back.” Still, her decision to major in psychology ties back to John Jay. “I took AP psych in high school and found it super interesting,” she said. After a year of college study, the rising sophomore is excited to delve deeper into the mysteries of the brain. At the same time, she finds intrigue in the limitless nature of the discipline. “I feel psychology applies in any field, and that’s what really interests me,” said Panzirer. Keeping her future options open for now, Panzirer’s schedule doesn’t permit much down time. With Division I lacrosse on the docket every day, she finds the intense commitment to her advantage. “I think having a regimented schedule put me on top of my work and helped me not procrastinate,” she said. As for making the jump to college competition, “I was really nervous at first,” she said. “Coming in, you’re [a senior] in high school, and boom, you’re back to the bottom. You’re a freshman again.” The feeling did not last long— thanks, in part, to the team’s welcoming environment. “They really engrossed us into the culture from the start,” she said. “So it was really great to be fully immersed and get to play the sport under such great coaches with some amazing people.” No doubt, the feeling became mutual. Panzirer started every game, was the leading scorer with 31 goals and 8 assists. Still a team player, the attacker distributed the credit just as when she was at John Jay. “My coaches and everyone believed in me,” said Panzirer, who was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on April 17. “That’s what made this possible.” So she adjusted to a much faster pace, and victory versus Bucknell stood out. Panzirer scored seven goals; the last one was the game winner. “It was a huge moment for me and for the whole team—to get a nice Patriot League win,” she said. Although she admits the grind was tough at times, staying connected to her love of the game helped her get by. “I fell back on that,” she said. “The reasons why I chose Colgate and the coaches I did kind of pushed me to continue to work hard.” As for keeping up in the classroom, the division of labor was no easy task. “It’s definitely hard,” Panzirer said, “That was the biggest adjustment.” Fortunately, the school provides academic advisors and the coaches are amenable when students need more study time. But with no leeway when it came to laundry, mom queued up the spin cycle. “She had to teach me, but I got it down pretty quick,” said the grateful daughter. “My mom is my rock.” The rest of the family keeps her grounded too. Dad is at every game and her brother and sister are always willing to lend support. “It’s good to know they are all a phone call away,” she said. A busy signal at home is no bother either. Lacrosse makes for a good group of friends, and the same goes for her two roommates. “I can talk to them about anything,” she said. Finding college athletics an amazing experience, the John Jay grad recommends that juniors and seniors strongly consider trying to play on the next level. “There’s a place for everyone.” Panzirer said. “It’s so much fun and completely what you make of it.” Caroline conquers on campus Panzirer brings scoring touch to Colgate PHOTO COURTESY OF OLIVIA HOKANSON/COLGATE ATHLETICS Caroline Panzirer LACROSSE
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 THE KATONAH-LEWISBORO TIMES – PAGE 21 LEISURE 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. Bonus materials 7. Formal names 13. Free from restraints 14. One who scrapes away 16. Type of device 17. Skin cancers 19. The Show Me State 20. Plate glasses 22. Red-brown sea bream 23. Small (Fr.) 25. Flightless Australian birds 26. High IQ group 28. Stiff structures 29. Revolutions per minute 30. Where a bachelor lives 31. Licensed for Wall Street 33. A place to park 34. Energy, style and enthusiasm 36. An important creed in Catholic Church 38. 18-year astronomical period 40. Furies 41. Removes from the record 43. Noted child psychiatrist 44. Feline 45. High schoolers’ test 47. Not happy 48. They __ 51. On top 53. Precious stones unit of weight 55. Moved quickly 56. Seagulls 58. A seed with hooks or teeth 59. Partner to “oohed” 60. Exclamation of surprise 61. Most unpleasant 64. Organization help service members 65. Type of cockatoo 67. Humorous criticisms 69. Went through and organized 70. Wakes up CLUES DOWN 1. Settle in tents 2. Big 3. Books 4. Masses of eggs in fish 5. Language 6. Not standing 7. Chinese philosophy 8. Computer giant 9. A device to catch 10. Emits coherent radiation 11. Actor O’Neill 12. Smallest interval in western music 13. Not lower 15. Revolves 18. Leavened bread 21. Number above the line in a fraction 24. Cable 26. Adult male 27. Airborne (abbr. 30. Bullfighting maneuvers 32. Broadcast 35. __ Angeles 37. Vehicle 38. Not religious 39. North American peoples 42. A baglike structure 43. Body art (slang) 46. Picked for a role 47. Actress Tomei 49. Former hoopster “Big Country” 50. Icelandic poems 52. More pleasant 54. It can add flavor to meat 55. Self-immolation by fire rituals 57. Expression of annoyance 59. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 62. Consumed 63. Body part 66. Thus 68. In reply (abbr.) There are many different ways to serve fish and an equally diverse array of fish to choose as the centerpiece of such meals. For many, catfish is the quintessential option for lunch or dinner. In the United States, catfish is a largely southern delicacy, and it is served predominately across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Georgia. However, anyone with access to fresh catfish can whip up a tasty serving. Catfish has a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a dense, moist texture. Since it is less flaky than other white fish when cooked, it holds up better when cooked in certain ways, such as frying. Catfish lovers can enjoy this recipe for “Beer-Battered Catfish with Homemade Tartar Sauce,” courtesy of U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish. Beer-Battered Catfish with Homemade Tartar Sauce Serves 6 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets, cut into large strips Oil for frying 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup beef Salt and pepper to taste Fresh lemon wedges Malt vinegar Tartar sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dill pickle, minced 2 ounces fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dried dill 1 tablespoon sweet relish 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon drained capers Dash hot sauce In a deep fryer, heat oil to 375 F. Combine 1/2 cup flour, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, baking powder and salt. Whisk in beer until smooth. Place remaining flour in a shallow bowl. Season fillets with salt and pepper; then lightly dust with flour. Dip the fillets in beer batter, allowing excess to drip off. Place catfish in oil a few pieces at a time. Fry until well browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove, and drain on paper towels. To make tartar sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir to combine. Refrigerate any excess. Reel in a delicious catfish dinner tonight
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