North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 48 Thursday, February 9, 2023 BALANCED ROCK 2 CLASSIFIEDS 14 LEGAL NOTICES 14 LEISURE 13 OPINION 6 SPORTS 10 Muscoot Farm Prediction pg 3 EARLY SPRING? Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. TOWN. SCHOOLS. SPORTS. GOVERNMENT. EVENTS. HISTORY. STORY. IT’S YOUR We are truly your local paper. 845-208-8151 TO ADVERTISE CALL BRETT FREEMAN AT With the playo s looming, our Tiger teams are looking to nish strong and make an impact in the postseason! Read more on page 10. Girls basketball and Coach Matt Mackenzie are poised to make a playoff run. PHOTO: WHIT ANDERSON in! Girls All BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER ink of it as a kind of audition for North Salem’s new community/senior center. e folks from e Schoolhouse eater, Westchester’s longest continually operating professional theater group, have been patiently waiting in the wings for their cue to take the stage again at 3 Owen Road in Croton Falls, its former home. e nonpro t organization hopes to put on three plays there this year -- starting in April, according to its artistic director, Owen ompson. But it couldn’t do it unless there was a policy in place governing the use of the newly renovated space by outside groups, town o cials point out. To that end, Town Board members last week unanimously passed a resolution that makes it clear that the building’s primary use is for municipal purposes, namely programs and activities “under the umbrella” of the North Salem Recreation Department and for meetings of various local boards and committees. However, the resolution also states that the town “welcomes” nonpro t organizations’ use of the facilities -- as “availability permits” and with signi cant caveats. Supervisor Warren Lucas noted that renovation work is wrapping up and that the town hopes to get its recreation o ces in there by early March. ere are still some supply and scheduling issues to resolve, he added. It then can then transition into a full roster of programs and events by the fall. at’s why it’s somewhat serendipitous that the rst group to be allowed to use the building was actually its occupant for four decades. Noted ompson and its producing director Bram Lewis: “It’s not our rst time at the rodeo.” Councilman Martin Aronchick agrees with the cautious approach. “Start slow. Let’s build this up instead of going from zero to 60 in three seconds,” he advised at the board’s Jan. 24 meeting. ere’s been tons of interest from the community and the list of possibilities is long. “At one point in time when we rst started this, I was looking at this as maybe this’s going to be a white elephant. I wasn’t too happy,” Lucas said. So having lots and lots of folks wanting to use the building is “a good problem to have.” Recreation Superintendent Lauren Rosasco and assistant Colleen Casale are currently in the process of putting together the spring and summer schedules. “I’d like to get in there as soon as possible and to be able to provide exciting new programs for the residents of North Salem,” Rosasco said last week. ( e rec department’s stated mission is to “enhance quality of life by being a resource to our community, providing diverse programming, positive experiences and creating opportunities to support varied interests that promote better health, growth, and enrichment for the residents of North Salem.”) Progress moves forward at new community center North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Thursday, February 9, 2023 SEE CENTER PAGE 4
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Thursday, February 9, 2023 North Salem News – Page 3 BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER P t to you Punxsutawney Phil for predicting six more weeks of winter; if Cluxatawney Henrietta says spring is going to come early, then I’m going with that. Instead of seeing her shadow (or not) like the Pennsylvania groundhog, the barnyard bird has gained meteorological fame by laying an egg (or not). Westchester’s very own weather forecaster resides at Al DelBello Muscoot Farm in Katonah. On ursday, Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, dozens of bundled-up folks both big and small braved the cold to hear Cluxatawney’s prediction. Kicking o the event was a clutch of county o cials -- including County Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor -- who crowed about Muscoot’s many assets and contributions. e farm has built up the excitement of Groundhog Day over the last ve years by “putting Cluxatawney Henrietta in the spotlight,” O’Connor had said earlier. She noted ursday that Muscoot’s not just a great place where people can visit its historic buildings or hike its wooded trails, it’s a real farm. Cows, horses, donkeys, sheep, goats, pigs, turkeys, ducks, and, of course, chickens live there. Due to the pandemic, the Groundhog Day event was previously held online. County Legislators Erika Pierce of Katonah and Vedat Gashi of Yorktown and Deputy County Executive Kenneth Jenkins were there as well. “ is place is a real gem and a real community resource,” Pierce said, mentioning Muscoot’s numerous programs, summer camps, and farmers market. As members of the crowd waved signs indicating they were either on “Team Spring” or “Team Winter,” farm manager Jonathon Benjamin took the stage to read Cluxatawney’s poetic proclamation while the avian soothsayer murmured approvingly. (When asked why one little guy was on the “Team Winter” side, his mom explained: “He really wants to go sledding.”) “Good Morning to all my twoand four-legged farm friends! Today is Feb. 2nd and you know what that means? It’s time to predict the weather. More winter or early spring? The chickens have been chattering and the news travels fast, All the farm animals wonder Will the winter weather last? Will the goats take off their coats? Will the sheep ditch their sweaters? The turkeys have been talking to the horses who say ‘neigh’ to more chilly weather. Each year you all visit and ask What will it be? This morning I even got a call from a Phil in Punxsutawney. Today has been EGGciting and I’m ready to say I predict an early spring Have a Happy Groundhog Day!” Grinning, Benjamin plucked Cluxatawney from her special crate and held her oval-shaped present aloft. Both the pro-spring and the pro-winter folks clapped and cheered, the latter maybe a tad less enthusiastically. ey all then retreated to the farm’s nice warm activities center for snacks and chicken-inspired crafts. e grown-ups noshed on cream cheese and bagels and sipped co ee while the little ones nibbled on cookies and fruit and drank hot cocoa. e feathered celebrity modestly retired to her coop where she was rewarded, Benjamin said, with cracked corn and oats for her e orts. GOOD TO KNOW Muscoot Farm is an early1900s interpretive farm/museum nestled between Somers, Katonah, and Yorktown. Operated by the county’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation, it is located at 51 Route 100 in Katonah. It features year-round displays of farm animals, farming implements, and historic buildings. It has hiking trails and in the summer hosts a farmers market and in the late winter, maple sugar harvesting and syrup making. For other information, visit www.muscootfarm.org. To see Cluxatawney do her stu visit https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=ME59UkMVbos Early Spring? Muscoot meteorologist makes ‘fowl’ prediction Farm manager Jonathon Benjamin with Cluxtawney Henrietta, Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks Kathy O’Connor, County Legislator Vedat Gashi, County Legislator Erika Pierce, Deputy County Executive Kenneth Jenkins, and Orion Lesko Early Spring? Thursday, February 9, 2023 County Legislator Erika Pierce getting into the spirit. Farm manager Jonathon Benjamin with Cluxtawney Henrietta as she made her prediction. PHOTOS: CAROL REIF William McTernan and Elena Lezarra threw their support behind “Team Winter.”
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Deputy Supervisor Peter Kamenstein pointed out Tuesday that this is just the opening act. “We would like to have it (the policy) in place so the theater can have its performance in April. ey need to know now so they can get ready,” he explained. ere are still applications to be made, contracts to sign, insurance to secure, rehearsals to be had, and so on. Councilwoman Katherine Daniels emphasized that the town is -- as of this moment in time -- just talking about the one performance. Any future relationship with the theater group, or other non-municipal organizations that want to use the center, will be determined based on how things go. at’s why the town says the policy isn’t completely cast in stone. Its content will be tweaked and updated as the town learns the ropes. Aronchick agreed that the policy could “change based on experience.” Time is of the essence, however. “We need to get started; this gets us started,” he said. e plan was based on one established by e Whippoorwill eater in the North Castle Public Library, which is used by community groups such as e Armonk Players. North Salem’s legal counsel Roland A. Baroni Jr. reminded the board last week that he had helped write the Whippoorwill policy about 20 years ago. “It’s worked extremely well,” he told o cials, adding: “You may not have to make as many changes as you think.” APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE eater folks are beyond thrilled at the thought of being able to use their old space. “We’re pinching ourselves,” Lewis said last week. Pointing to the organization’s “special relationship with the town,” he and ompson acknowledged that things need to “be square” before it can be determined exactly what the future holds. First up in what the theater group hopes is a three (live) play 2023 season is a revival of John Logan’s Tony Award-winning “Red,” a play about the abstract-expressionist painter Mark Rothko. If things go well, it will also present the world premiere of “Grant and Twain,” a play by Elizabeth Diggs that explores the surprising relationship between two unlikely friends: Ulysses S. Grant and Samuel L. Clemens; and Joan Ross Sorkin’s “(mis)Understanding Mammy,” which is about the remarkable life of Hattie McDaniel, the rst AfricanAmerican to win an Academy Award. Lewis praised the town for doing its due diligence by exploring what other communities have done with their theater spaces. It’s also lucky to have Baroni because he brings that policy experience with him. “As they have gotten their arms around our problem of us being able to produce, equally they’ve done their homework about how this work bene ts a community elsewhere,” he said. Lucas is looking at the future too. “I’m really excited to get them in there and see how it works,” the supervisor said. “We have a new lease on life. It’s a miracle. We have the town to thank. For our part, we’re looking forward to bringing back some razzle-dazzle and sparkle to our beloved community,” Lewis said. PAST IS PROLOGUE e circa 1925 red brick structure was originally a school. In 1983, founder Leandra “Lee” Pope transformed it into an arts center with a 100-seat performance space. Besides plays, e Schoolhouse eater has hosted art exhibits, music programs for tots and parents, yoga, meditation classes, knitting circles, storytelling, comedy shows, nationally ranked poetry slams, movies, and more. (When COVID-19 struck in 2020, e Schoolhouse eater reinvented itself online. Faithful subscribers and e Pandemic Players’ gungho attitude kept things rolling along.) Pope died that year and her heirs quickly put the building up for sale for $2 million. e asking price was eventually lowered to $1.6 million e theater group had hoped to raise enough to purchase 3 Owen Road, but the following fall, it was bought -- after negotiations -- for around $800,000 by the town, which has since been carefully renovating it. Impressed with the amount of work that’s going into the building – insulation, new roof, updated heating and electrical systems, etc. – ompson praised town o cials. “ ey’re not playing around,” he said. CONCERNS RAISED Planning Board Chair Cynthia Curtis was worried that there may be some safety issues if certain theater-related activities – such as set building, which requires nails and other sharp objects -- spill over into space used by community programs, especially those for children. Kamenstein reminded everyone that the policy speci es that theater use is restricted to the performance space itself, waiting room/lounge for performers aka the “green room,” dressing room, and dressing room bathroom. During normal business hours and/or when the Recreation Department is holding functions, access to the theater will be restricted to its back doors, and “all involved individuals” must remain within the permitted spaces, it reads. Applicants for theater use have to provide detailed plans for sound, lighting, and construction activities. And when the performance/ event is over, they have to put everything back the way it was. Croton Falls resident Danielle Gervais asked if the policy could be modi ed if community members identify problem areas such as parking. Yes, responded Lucas, adding: “ is is a living document.” Input from residents is not only encourCENTER FROM PAGE 1 SEE CENTER PAGE 5
Thursday, February 9, 2023 North Salem News – Page 5 for all ages. Refreshments will be served. To be held at Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem. For more info or to RSVP, email northsalem[email protected] RideConnect Rideconnect has volunteers ready to help drive seniors to their medical appointments and assist with shopping. Services are free to seniors residing in Westchester and southern Putnam Counties. To request assistance call (914) 242-7433. Anyone wishing to volunteer for Rideconnect may do so by emailing [email protected] BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE A GoFundMe page has been established to help the family of a Putnam Valley girl who su ered a severe brain injury after in a September car accident that took the life of a Mahopac man and injured two other teens. Emily Quinn, 15, is on a long journey to recovery after the traumatic brain injury. A talented gymnast who represented Putnam Valley and the Lakeland/Panas combined team at the state championships last year, she was being trained by former Olympians at Dynamic Gymnastics in Mohegan Lake and competed at the National level. Friends have described her as a “bubbly, happy and hardworking girl.” On the GoFundMe page, her family writes that during her time in the hospital, Emily overcame several health scares. After months of hospitalization, she has transitioned from the ICU to a rehabilitation facility where she will have to relearn many daily tasks. “She is incredibly strong, a true ghter and continues to amaze us every day. She is truly a miracle in progress,” the family wrote. Emily was injured in a two-car accident on Sept. 27 on Wood Street near Meadow Crest Drive in Putnam Valley near the Mahopac Falls border. e driver of the rst vehicle, 23-year-old Bryan Tumolo of Mahopac, was pronounced deceased at the scene. e second car contained Emily, her older sister, Caitlin, 17, and Catlin’s boyfriend, Ethan Cruz, 18, of Lake Peekskill. Cruz was also seriously injured, and a GoFundMe page has been set up in his name as well. Police said that the preliminary investigation indicated that the rst vehicle was northbound on Wood Street when it crossed over into the path of Cruz’s vehicle, e Quinn family said that Caitlin experienced a brief setback from her injuries around late November and was readmitted for another surgery. She has since recovered and is o cially back in school. While she was hospitalized, she submitted her college applications. “We are also happy to announce [Caitlin] has been accepted into multiple colleges with merit scholarships. We are incredibly proud of how strong and resilient she is,” the family wrote. e link to the GoFundMe page for the Quinn family is gofund.me/ d9dbc48e. Ethan Cruz’s page is at gofund. me/9462cdb3. You can also support the Quinn family by purchasing a leotard from Melody’s Leotards. e leotards say “She is Strong” on the front, and “Quinn Strong” on the back and are available in a variety of color options and back styles. Cost is $30. Find them at melodyleotards.com/product/ quinn-strong-fundraising-leotard. “We are blessed to have such an extended community who has shown tremendous support during this di cult time,” the Quinn family wrote on their GoFundMe page. “We recognize we will not be able to individually thank everyone. We ask that you extend our gratitude to your friends, family, churches and communities who have continued to keep the girls in their thoughts and prayers.” GoFundMe page created to aid local gymnast Accident near Mahopac Falls left Emily Quinn with traumatic brain injury Emily Quinn performs her fl oor routine in last year’s divisionals for the LPPV varsity gymnastics team. REGIONAL a true fighter, and continues to amaze us every day. She is truly a miracle in progress.’ - e Quinn Family North Salem News – Page 5 Mahopac, was pronounced deceased at the e second car contained Emily, her older sister, Caitlin, 17, and Catlin’s boyfriend, Ethan Cruz, 18, of Lake Peekskill. Cruz was also seriously injured, and a GoFundMe page has been set up in his name Police said that the tion indicated that the rst vehicle was northbound on Wood Street when it crossed over into the path of Cruz’s vehicle, e Quinn family said that Caitlin experienced a brief setback from her injuries around late November and was readmitted for another surgery. She has since recovered and is o cially back in school. While she was hospitalized, she submitted her “We are also happy to announce [Caitlin] has been accepted into multiple colleges with merit scholarships. We are incredibly proud of how strong and resilient she is,” the family wrote. e link to the GoFundMe page for the Quinn family is gofund.me/ d9dbc48e. Ethan Cruz’s page is at gofund. You can also support the Quinn family by purchasing a leotard from Melody’s Leotards. e leotards say “She is Strong” on the front, and “Quinn Strong” on the back and are available in a variety of color options and back styles. Cost is $30. Find them at melodyleotards.com/product/ quinn-strong-fundraising-leotard. “We are blessed to have such an extended community who has shown tremendous support during this di cult time,” the Quinn family wrote on their GoFundMe page. “We recognize we will not be able to individually thank everyone. We ask that you extend our gratitude to your friends, family, churches and communities who have continued to keep the girls in their thoughts and prayers.” GoFundMe page created to aid local gymnast Accident near Mahopac Falls left Emily Quinn with traumatic brain injury Emily Quinn performs her fl oor routine in last year’s divisionals for the LPPV varsity gymnastics team. a true fighter, and continues to amaze us every day. She is truly a miracle in progress.’ - e Quinn Family ‘She is incredibly a true fighter, STRONG, PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL ROCK FROM PAGE 2 aged, it’s key to the new center’s success. e policy actually notes that there are only 38 parking spaces and suggests “carpooling” as one solution. at hasn’t been an insurmountable issue in the past, the theater folks claim. e bottom line is the center may only be used for not-for-pro t purposes. All meetings, programs, and events have to be open to the public. e objective of all uses is to be “consistent with the Recreation Department’s mission” and to be bene cial to North Salem residents. e question of whether spaces will ever be rented for private a airs such as birthday parties is one that has to be answered at a later date. Other general rules include no smoking. Alcoholic beverages are also verboten at events without the town’s prior approval. Food isn’t allowed in the auditorium, but light refreshments may be served and consumed in the lobby or gallery during intermissions. For other details such as administration of programs, fees, the application/reservations process, and nancial and publicity responsibilities, visit the town’s website, www. northsalemny.org, go to the “Agendas & Meetings” button, and click on the Town Board’s agenda for the Jan. 24 meeting. at leads to a link where the whole policy can be found. CENTER FROM PAGE 1 845.628.2233 • 2 Mahopac Plaza, Route 6N, Mahopac Serving Breakfast & Lunch • WiFi Available Apple, Pumpkin, Pecan, Coconut, Cherry, Banana Cream, Chocolate Cream & Lemon Meringue Pies! Honey Balls, Gingerbread Houses, Cookie Trays, Pastry, Breads, Bagels & More! Gluten Free Baked Goods Available including Gluten Free Cannoli & Rainbow Cookies! Who Loves You?!
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Opinion Page 6 – North Salem News Thursday, February 9, 2023 The most recent reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, prepared and reviewed by thousands of scientists and experts from 195 countries, conclude that barring immediate concerted e orts to tame carbon pollution from fossil fuels, our world could be unrecognizable by the end of the century – within the lifetime of a child born today. Climate deterioration marked by worsening res, oods, droughts and extreme weather is already tracking worse than scientists’ predictions. Mass migrations, geopolitical upheavals, biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruptions are some of its other perils. For instance, if this winter ends without a su cient stretch of deep frost, we could see an overabundance of all kinds of pests right here in Westchester in the spring and summer. Mending our energy-extravagant ways will be a challenge, so it behooves us to kickstart the easiest actions without delay. Transitioning construction to all-electric buildings in New York State is one such impactful move that would actually save money and is worthwhile for its health and economic bene ts alone. With the U.S. becoming the world’s largest exporter of liqui ed natural gas, the era of cheap natural gas is over. e tens of thousands of new gas customers each year create enormous extra demand that increases pressure on everyone’s supply prices. Most New Yorkers are unaware that new gas hookups with service lines and meters costing thousands of dollars each are mostly given away for free and their cost is tacked onto everyone’s delivery charges. Not only would it be cheaper to construct and power new buildings with highly e cient and reliable cold-climate heat pumps, it could also o er cost reprieve to existing gas customers. According to the 2022 Clean Energy Industry Report, building electri cation and energy-e ciency is the largest segment of New York’s clean energy jobs that grew 13% over ve years. Mount Kisco-based Dandelion Energy has never stopped hiring since installing its rst geothermal heat pump in 2018 and has expanded into three neighboring states. Each year, its systems enable hundreds of new households to start heating and cooling their homes without paying astronomical utility bills or polluting their neighborhoods. e outdoor pollution from fossil fuels in New York’s buildings is estimated to be responsible for about 2,000 deaths each year, with about $22 billion in associated healthcare costs. Similarly, indoor pollution from leakage and combustion of gas is linked to myriad health risks, including asthma among children and dementia among the elderly. None of these bene ts have prevented the fossil-fuel industry and its allies from attempting to sow fear, uncertainty and doubt about our clean energy future with scaremongering over grid capacity and reliability and with culture wars over gas stoves. Our electric grid is stressed in the summer while the heat pumps add to the winter electricity demand. Major utilities like Con Edison support all-electric new construction to begin an orderly transition to a pollution-free buildings sector. According to the Energy Information Administration, 26% of U.S. homes are already all-electric; 33% rely on electricity for space heating, and 57% for cooking. A majority of Americans do not cook on gas. Even fossil-fueled heating doesn’t work during power failures without expensive generators. A look at poweroutage.us would reveal that beyond severe weather events, power outages are uncommon. However, almost every winter day, HVAC technicians and plumbers rush to rescue thousands of customers with broken boilers, furnaces and water heaters. e state of Washington recently mandated electric heat pumps for heating, cooling and hot water in all new buildings starting July 2023. e prohibition on fossil-fuel hookups in new construction in New York City and Montreal, which is colder than most of New York State, will start phasing in starting 2024. e technology is ready and economical; all we need for saving money while saving lives is to muster the political courage to stand up to special interests and hasten the transition to all-electric buildings. Hopefully, our legislature and Governor Hochul would do just that. Anshul Gupta is a research scientist and a member of the Westchester chapter of the Climate Reality Project, a 501(c)3 not-for-pro t international organization founded and led by former Vice President Al Gore. e case for all-electric Impact on climate, health & economics The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) caused quite a kerfu e last month when they announced they would recommend banning gas stoves due to indoor air pollution and climate change concerns. Agency commissioner Richard Trumka, Jr. said, “Besides barring the manufacture or import of gas stoves, options include setting standards on emissions from the appliances.” e reaction from gas stove enthusiasts was swift and spirited. Get your hands o my stove! e Internet memes were hilarious – from pictures of gas stove removal SWAT teams to “Don’t Tread On Me” ags with gas stove emblems. It turns out that 40% of the homes in the country and 94% of the restaurants rely on gas stoves, so the pushback was predictable. e “we didn’t really mean that” walkbacks started within days of CPSC’s announcement. e gas- re in ated trial balloon didn’t gain much altitude before crashing back to earth. You shouldn’t mess with grandma’s stove. Along with the White House, Gov. Hochul issued a statement assuring everyone that she was not coming for your stove, which was reassuring to some. However, she did say in her State of the State address that she will be phasing out the sale of fossil fueled heating equipment by 2025 and requiring the new construction for residential to be all electric by 2030 – a pretty aggressive timetable. She also wants to phase out fossil fueled vehicles following California when it comes to electric vehicles, eventually banning the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. She has joined California in requiring that all cars and light duty trucks sold in 2035 must be electric. Now, I think electric cars are cool, but they are expensive and they do have their limitations. If my six numbers come in on the lottery, I’ve got my eye on that Porsche EV I saw at the electric car show last summer. e sticker price starts at 100 grand. I’ve been relying on the quick pick for the lottery, which isn’t working. I think I need to be more thoughtful in my number selection strategy if I am going to succeed. Hybrids seem to make more sense to me than all-electric. ey deliver the range and exibility of ICE vehicles while providing the savings and reduced environmental impact of an EV. Interestingly, most owners of EV’s also own an ICE vehicle. I’m not sure if hybrids will be banned in New York, like they have been in Europe’s new targets, by 2035 or not. Details to follow. What doesn’t get much coverage is the impact on the electric grid that banning all these fossil fuel powered vehicles and appliances will have. Is there capacity? Clearly, there isn’t currently, and it is questionable whether it can be ramped up in time to meet the new demand. And what will the impact be on electric rates, which in New York are already among the highest in the country. EVs are cleaner than ICE vehicles, but not by as much as you might think. e majority of the electricity generated to charge those batteries comes from fossil fuels, and in New York only 6% of the power generation comes from renewable sources. EVs just move the ame from under the hood to the power plant. Also to be considered is that the energy devoted to mining and re ning the rare earth minerals needed for battery manufacturing is signi cant, not to mention environmental impacts and the fact that China has a stranglehold on the supply chain. Central planners always fail to account for the unintended consequences of their actions, which will be shouldered by their constituents. In this case, the unintended consequences will be the higher costs for vehicles, appliances and the energy to power them. New York’s actions will make our state even less competitive nationally. ese technologies, both in power generation and vehicle technology, need to be given time to evolve prior to mandates being handed down. Unintended consequences of all-electric mandates DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT We would love to know what you think. Please take our survey by visiting halstonmedia.org/3YIegzp (the address is case sensitive) or scan the QR code. Who made a more compelling argument? Take our reader survey Scan the QR code to take this survey. ANSHUL GUPTA GUEST COLUMNIST BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 914-302-5830 [email protected]
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Nearby, other students eagerly started their next project, building hydraulically-controlled wooden arms for an upcoming robot battle. Each class period featured di erent projects, from simple shelves with interchangeable parts to wind-powered boats that levitate over a magnetic track. “I had to adjust the boat parts multiple times,” said sixth-grader Vincent as he continued to adjust his boat’s sail. “Getting it to race down the track feels stressful, but in the end, when it works, it’s fun.” Engineering technology teacher Ron Hendrie gathered the sixth-grade students in a huddle to give boat racing tips and encouraged them to nd success by focusing on the sail’s shape, size, and location. “Don’t hope to stumble on the right answer; isolate and change one variable at a time,” he said. Hendrie often brings his students together to demonstrate a new tool and discuss techniques or physics concepts, then with an “OK, back to work!” the students disperse to put his advice into action. “ is class really makes you think about your decisions, like what to put on something, where to move something,” said sixthgrader Charlie. “It takes a lot of focus.” Over Hendrie’s long teaching career, he has updated the equipment and the courses, shifting the focus from industrial arts to technology and inventing new engineering challenges. Earlier this year, the school installed a new computerized cutting machine donated by the North Salem Foundation for Learning and the Parent-Teacher Organization. His students thrive with the independence of guided discovery, allowing younger students to draw inspiration from older students and encouraging an exchange of ideas among all students. “It’s a completely di erent learning environment here. We have the freedom to plan our own projects for the year,” said Amanda, a senior taking Engineering 2. “ ere’s so much creative freedom that we can take. Everyone’s project is a completely di erent take, even though we all start with the same rubric.” Amanda and her classmate Skylar are building a pinball machine with a cartoon theme. Amanda focuses on the physical elements, like the ball launcher and a spinning dinner plate. Skylar tackles the electrical components, incorporating a Raspberry Pi to program moving parts, lights, and scoring. “I’m learning life skills, the mechanical side of things that I don’t think I would’ve learned otherwise,” said Amanda, who found that her engineering and physics classes complement each other and help her better understand the concepts. “I used my skills to build an outdoor mud kitchen to earn my Girl Scout Gold Award project.” “Every year, we start with material processing and learning how to use the tools; then the students can apply those skills to a problem,” said Hendrie. “I aim for them to be as independent as possible and build on their skills every year.” “If you ask Mr. Hendrie for help, he’ll help you. But if he knows you can do it, he’ll encourage you to gure it out.” said junior Katerin, who chose to spend her study hall assembling a box for her woodworking course. “It builds up my con dence because he has that con dence in us.” Article courtesy of North Salem Central School District. North Salem students explore engineering technology FLIGHT! Taking
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Sports Page 10 – North Salem News Thursday, February 9, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR North Salem Girls Basketball hosted Putnam Valley in their first “Dunk Pink” game last Friday, Feb. 3. Succeeding the boys’ Dunk Pink games that took place on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1, the charitable series of matches mimic the Dig Pink fundraiser hosted by the volleyball team this past fall, where they raised over $19,000 for the Side-Out Foundation, a non-profit dedicated towards breast cancer research. Raising over $3,000 so far via online and donation entries to the games, the aesthetic matched the Dunk Pink week efforts with pink nets on each basket along with pink warmups for the players donated by the Booster Club. As far as the game action, the Tigers did not have their greatest of evenings, falling to the neighboring Tigers 70-34. The visitors got out of the gates early, giving the Tigers trouble with their full-court press to get their offense going in transition. Led by senior guard Eva DeChent (31 pts), a 49-21 half put the Tigers out of it early. The New York State Class B player of the year also got within 15 points of reaching the 2,000-point mark for her varsity career. For the Tigers, Dana Connolly (9 pts) and Jaiden Donovan (7 pts) were the top scorers, and Samantha Yoel (5 pts) had her best game of the season. Ruby Molina (3 pts), Regan Outhouse (2 pts), and Carolyne Barrela (2 pts) also got big baskets off the bench. “Last night was a tough game, but regardless of the result, it’s bigger than basketball,” said Coach Matt Mackenzie. “That’s something that we have talked about all year long, regardless of wins and losses, it’s bigger than basketball. The Dunk Pink event is a great example of that. The girls are using the game of basketball to spread a larger message and show support for an incredible cause. It has certainly made an impact throughout the community.” Those who wish to donate to the Dunk Pink fundraiser can visit giving.side-out.org/campaigns/19292. However, bouncing back as they have done all season, the Tigers came up big against Tuckahoe on the road the next day (2/4). Tied 55-55 with 20 seconds left, North Salem got a huge defensive stop on their opponent. Donovan (18 pts) then got the ball to the other end of the court and found Emma Zoubok at the top of the key for a buzzer-beating three and a 58- 55 win. Sarafina DiPaola (19 pts) also balled out in the victory. “Today was a special moment down at Tuckahoe,” said Mackenzie. “We found ourselves in some foul trouble, and two of our starters fouled out. But it was ‘Next girl up’ to fill the role and they did just that. They were put in a tough environment in a big moment and they stepped up. Their chemistry tonight was something to be reckoned with.” Mackenzie credited freshman Naomi Torres for catalyzing the final defensive stop. The Tigers played their senior night game, and their second Dunk Pink game, on Tuesday (2/7) against Dobbs Ferry. Tigers host ‘Dunk Pink’ game against P-Valley PHOTOS: WHIT ANDERSON Jaiden Donovan takes it baseline. Teammates and the younger Tigers high-fived Emma Zoubok and the rest of the starting lineup pregame. Sarafina DiPaola goes up for two. GIRLS BASKETBALL Zoubok nails game winner to down Tuckahoe
Thursday, February 9, 2023 SPORTS North Salem News – Page 11 BY RICH MONETTI CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Tuesday, Jan. 31, John Jay/ Somers/North Salem went to Thunder Ridge and were supposed to come out of the gates at 4:30p.m. The starting time passed, and almost on cue, the temperature seemed to drop. But North Salem’s Rosie Binette put a warm spin on the plummeting temperatures nonetheless. “I guess it makes you go faster, because the sooner you get down the mountain, the sooner you get your jacket on,” she joked, and the first-place finish (23.92) helped make the point. The cold had an advantage at her feet, though. “The cold helps,” she said. “Last week we had a meet where it was all slush.” Making States last year, she knows what to do to make the grade again. “Ski fast,” she joked. The same goes for the boys first-place finisher, but States are not his only goal. “Last year, I wanted to finish top 10 in the Skimeister, and I was able to do that,” said Luke Spieler. “This year, I’m going for top five.” The senior had no problem with the icy fake snow either. “The conditions are pretty good for racing,” he assured. His teammate, Porter Bysshe, agreed, and off an eighth-place finish (30.08), the eighth grader offered a little insight. “Really getting down to the ice layer, you got to get more aggressive out the gates.” He didn’t let his cold toes get in the way either, and at the top of the mountain, the girls keep the kinetics up by aligning under the banner of “misery loves company.” “We stretch together and just try to stay moving and stay warm so we can finish,” said Ellie Sheridan. Third place with a 27.15, she hopes the postseason keeps the girls around the campfire. “I think it would be fun if we could make it to States by winning Sectionals,” said the junior. Chris Marchini already knows the feeling from his appearance at States last year, and a return requires no need to diverge. “I’m going to continue to do the same things I did last year,” he asserted. “I’m going to work through practice, maintain the same energy and just ski.” Not a stretch in the least, he definitely radiated the sentiment, and the frigid temperatures didn’t stand a chance of bringing him down. “I love skiing. It’s my favorite thing in the world,” said Marchini, who took fourth with a 29.16. Danielle Dziedzic weathered the storm too and has her sights set beyond last year’s horizon. “I made Sectionals and was close to States,” she said. “I’m going to get there.” And she knows what to do in order to make up the difference. “I have to work on my starts and finishes, and lean forward and push through,” she said after finishing second with a 26.75. 14th place for Sean O’Meara, he saw a double edge to the ice. “It makes it harder to turn, but you can go faster,” said the freshman. Not the only thing out of sight, Coach Dan Collea pointed to having six out of nine boys qualifying for Sectionals the previous week at Mount Southington and putting six girls in the top 15. “It’s unheard of,” he boasted. At the same time, Collea downplayed the steering of this ship and passed off the success to his skiers. “I would like to take credit, but these kids have been skiing since they could walk,” said the coach. In fact, he gave more props to geography. “I do not know what it is about this area, but the kids take it pretty seriously.” A few weeks to go, time will definitely tell and is certainly on this team’s side. Combined team warms up the slopes at Thunder Ridge PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Left to Right: Daniella Dziedzic, Rosie Binette, Emma Klares, Mia Bourla. James Bysshe Jared Castillo SKIIING FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT Call today and receive a FREE SHOWER PACKAGE PLUS $1600 OFF With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 1-855-916-5473 NEW YORK HOMEOWNERS: YOU MAY *QUALIFY THROUGH NEW RELIEF PROGRAMS! HELP IS AVAILABLE EVEN IF YOU COULD PAY CASH Qualify Today: 800-944-9393 or visit NYProgramFunding.org to see if you *qualify Do you need a New Roof and Help paying for it? Do you need Energy Efficient Windows & Help paying for it? Approved applications will have the work completed by a quality repair crew provided by: HOMEOWNER FUNDING. Not affiliated with State or Gov Programs. Contractor License: NY: #2719-h14 *Enrollment is only open during a limited time. Programs, appointments, and installations are on a first come, first serve basis in your area. Any leaking, visible damage, or roof age, may *qualify you! Drafty windows, energy cost too high, you may *qualify!
Page 12 – North Salem News SPORTS Thursday, February 9, 2023 Visit Our Display Center: 747 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065 • Sales • Rentals • Service • Buybacks New and Reconditioned Lifts Stay in the home you Love! ELEVATORS • STAIR LIFTS • WHEELCHAIR LIFTS • RAMPS Locally Owned & Operated One time use only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or offer. Coupon offer good until December 31, 2022. Valid for any new service except subscription fees. Must mention coupon at time of sale. One time use only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or offer. Coupon offer good until December 31, 2022. Valid for any new service except subscription fees. Must mention coupon at time of sale. BOYS BASKETBALL Westlake 42, North Salem 29 Monday, Jan. 30 e Tigers could not get their o ense going against visiting Westlake last Monday despite a solid defensive e ort. Matt Moia (7 pts, 9 rebs) and Reilly Denneen (7 pts) produced. North Salem 56, Croton Harmon 41 Wednesday, Feb. 1 Back in their gym for Senior Night, North Salem went o against rival Croton to get the win on the special evening. Senior Sincere Andrews had his best game of the season (14 pts, 3 rebs, 2 assts), senior Jack Litch eld (12 pts) matched that production, Moia (11 pts, 13 rebs) recorded a double-double, and Max Cotrone (11 pts) rounded out the e ort. Andrew Viebrock, Dylan Walter, and Caleb Elias are the other seniors on the Tigers. “ e class of 2023 brought really good enthusiam and energy to practice and games,” said Coach Chris Regan. “ ey had a shortened 10th grade season with Covid, but that did not stop them from their commiment to the program. ey will be missed next season.” WRESTLING Section 1 D1 Divisionals Saturday, Feb. 4 Somers-North Salem Wrestling traveled to Horace Greeley for Section 1 Divisionals, coming away with two winners and nine athletes who quali ed for Sectionals. e team placed third overall. Ryan Ball (110 lbs., 2-0) came out on top of his division with a win over Carmel’s Kenneth Keltto in a majority decsion, and Anthony Tucci (145 lbs., 3-0) got a tech fall against Anthony Russo of JJEF for rst place. For North Salem, senior Kevin Haxari (189 lbs., 2-2) had one of his best meets of the season to place fourth and earn a Sectionals berth. Robert Vrabel (138 lbs., 0-2) fell in the quarter nals of his bracket. “Overall, the team wrestled with toughness and con dence,” said Coach Ron DiSanto Jr. “We stayed calm and level-headed throughout the tournament, knowing that the goal was to qualify for Sectionals.” ICE HOCKEY John Jay-CR 4, BYSNS 2 Friday, Feb. 3 (Brewster Ice Arena) Owen Cunningham (1G, 1A), North Salem’s Michael Bonelli (2A), James Munoz (1G), Matthew Guarini (1A), and Ty Wing eld (27 saves) led BYSNS (Brewster/Yorktown/ Somers/North Salem) in its 4-2 loss to John Jay-Cross River. Cortlandt 4, BYSNS 2 Saturday, Feb. 4 (Brewster Ice Arena) Led by Joe Riggio (2G, 1A), Dominic Kulan (1G), Jack Jimenez (1G), Frankie Kowal (1A), and Nick Mele (17 saves), Cortlandt defeated BYSNS 4-2 to win the season series two games to one. “It meant a lot to beat BYSNS,” Mele said. “To beat a rival and to win the season series is huge for our team. With this win, our team is playing better than ever, and we are hitting our stride right in time for playo s.” Munoz (1G), Matteo Guastadisegni (1G), Cunningham (1A), Bryan Kottmann (1A), Dylan Filmer (1A), and Wing- eld (32 saves) did the honors for BYSNS. BOWLING All matches at Cortlandt Lanes. North Salem (Boys) 7, John Jay-Cross River 0 Wednesday, Feb. 1 Getting right before Sectionals next week (Feb. 14), the boys picked up an easy win over neighboring JJCR. BYSNS portion provided by Mike Sabini. Boys Basketball wins on Senior Night Haxhari takes 4th at Divisionals North Salem on Senior Night (left to right): Coach Chris Regan, Andrew Viebrock, Caleb Elias, Jack Litchfi eld, Dylan Walter, Sincere Andrews. PHOTO COURTESY OF NORTH SALEM ATHLETICS PHOTOS: CHRIS BALL Somers-North Salem Wrestling had a successful outing at Divisionals last Saturday. North Salem’s Kevin Haxhari (189 lbs.) in his third place match against Ossining’s Devin Almodovar. Many Tuskers/Tigers placed in their brackets, including Kevin Haxhari (right with shorts). Ryan Gameiro rolls against JJCR. Ryan JamesDePaoli PHOTOS: RICH MONETTI Ian Quadrini VARSITY ROUNDUP
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Amid pleasures and places though we may roam, BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e continued discussion on hiring an additional School Resource O cer (SRO) for the North Salem School District took precedence after the Board of Education’s 4 - 3 vote on Nov. 16 against authorizing the transfer from unassigned fund balance for a spring o cer contract with the county. Before the focal point of the meeting, however, the board approved the terms of a side agreement with the North Salem Teachers Association to provide an additional district-wide per diem psychologist, using 45K of Covid monies, for student social/ emotional support, with the contract lasting until next June. “What this will do is allow us to put proactive measures in place,” said Adam VanDerStuyf, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel Services. Soon after, tensions rose amid discussion on the SRO fund balance fund transfer ($97,258), stemming from Superintendent Ken Freeston’s announcement on Oct. 26 of a verbal agreement between the district’s attorney and the county’s legal department on a contract for next spring. Trustee Brandy Keenan read a letter containing her grievances, citing the Jun. 15 vote that indicated the hiring as, “A moment of dysfunction we have not recovered from.” Although she voted “yes” at the time, Keenan said that she felt “blindsided” because she did not have enough time to research and gather more information for the vote, leading to a 4 - 3 result in favor of the resolution. Keenan cited numerous studies demonstrating that SROs do not signi cantly impact the prevention of school shootings, while also highlighting the need for a bigger focus on student mental health and investment into lacking resources and facilities. She concluded that if an SRO is hired, it should be through the budget starting the 2023-2024 school year. “I know I am not comparing apples to apples, but what I am talking about is who decides what deserves a break in procedure, the bending of the rules, what is the rubric. I feel we need to bring back an adherence to policy and procedure, and nd an additional SRO through the budget, not like this,” she said. Paul Giamundo, the trustee Board of Education votes ‘no’ on SRO SEE BOE PAGE 21 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Vol. 8 No. 39 BALANCED ROCK 4 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 19 CLASSIFIEDS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 18 LEISURE 14 OBITUARIES 5 OPINION 6 SPORTS 12 Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. Boys Basketball Preview pg 13 TIGERS PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL BY WHIT ANDERSON STAFF WRITER e North Salem community voiced their dissatisfaction at the Nov. 30 Board of Education meeting following the prior meeting’s 4-2 vote against the authorization to transfer $97,258 from unassigned fund balances to cover the cost of a second school resource of- cer (SRO) for the district. Parent Matt DeRose took issue with Trustee Brandy Keenan’s letter at the last meeting pushing against the hiring. She questioned the e ectiveness of the o cer and the nancial implications of transferring funds, wanting to focus more on mental health initiatives. Believing she was “disparaging the qualities and impact school resource o cers have on our students,” he stated, “having one o - cer at each campus would expedite professionalism and continuity in an emergency response.” Je Carpenter seconded DeRose’s perspective, wanting members who voted “no” to reconsider their position. “ ese bene ts overwhelmingly outweigh any Googled negatives that you found to t your narrative,” he said. “It’s the time to do what your residents are asking you to do.” Not convinced the board is doing all they can to prevent a school shooting, Carpenter emphasized the need to get the SRO rst and then build safety parameters around them. “I fear you may open yourselves up for potential litigation,” he added. Carol Hughes took the stage next to express more foundational concerns about the board. Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their current position. “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you ignore the process,” she said. While a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive threat assessment system. Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote HThe holidays are upon us! As the community gets into the spirit of the season, a bit of holiday magic can already be found at Lumagica at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard. See more photos on page 10! oliday magic HOPEMAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker cell: 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. 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Referencing their lack of transparency on discussions prior to the June 15 4-3 vote approving the authorization for the superintendent to enter a contract for an SRO, she pointed towards a failure to follow protocol as the reason they are in their cur- “You have excluded the public... You cannot do a good job if you igWhile a majority pro-SRO crowd, a few residents, such as Christina Horzepa, went to the stand promoting other safety measures. Like Keenan, the mother of two NSHS graduates desires a larger focus on mental health, advocating for a comprehensive Getting through the rest of the agenda, the board circled back to the SRO con£ ict during Old Business when Trustee Paul Giamundo wished to address Hughes’ comments. Trying to explain why they did not break protocol regarding discussion prior to the June 15 vote, Trustee Andrew Brown deemed the matter un t for Old Business and attempted to adjourn the meeting. e board agreed for a moment to adjourn, but the audience voiced their displeasure at their behavior, leading them to open the meeting back up for another public comment session. Lauren Jaeger, spouse of an NYPD o cer, took the stage in support of another SRO. “We have been in the dark about what the board’s intentions were,” she said, holding back tears. “We are not asking for a SWAT team to be dedicated to the district.” NSHS Junior Eowyn Keenan spoke last from a student perspective. Expressing her discomfort with another SRO, she, like Horzepa, advocated for more mental health measures, along with a larger student voice presence in this matter. “I will ask for all adults to be mature and objective...We do not want an SRO.” e board meets next on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Community pushes for second SRO after ‘no’ vote MAZZOLA YOU’VE GOTTA HAVE HOPE Sales Vice President Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 914.714.0090 [email protected] hopemazzola.com 95 Katonah Ave | Katonah, NY 10536 North Salem’s only weekly newspaper mailed to every home and business. Thursday, December 15, 2022 Vol. 8 No. 40 BALANCED ROCK 2 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 21 LEISURE 20 OPINION 8 SPORTS 18 Tigers Take O pg 18 TRACK Visit TapIntoNorthSalem.net for the latest news. PHOTO COURTESY OF HELEN H. HOUGHTON BY CAROL REIF STAFF WRITER Are coyotes getting too close for comfort? e question is a timely one in light of the fact that two residents of nearby North Salem recently had a scary encounter with one of the North American canines. One of the women was bitten -- and her walking companion nearly was -- by what was probably a rabid coyote. It ed after the attack and was never found. Infected mammals usually die within a week to 10 days of becoming sick. Coyotes are not strictly nocturnal, so if one is spotted during the day, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s something wrong. ey are most active at dawn or dusk. However, it is a wild creature and normally gives folks a wide berth. Beware if it seems to have no fear of humans. Other signs of rabies include appearing disoriented or excessively wobbly. Because they are explorers, opportunists, and can cope, if not thrive, in almost any environment – including cities -- coyotes can be found in every state in America, except Hawaii. Coyotes may look doglike, sometimes display doglike behaviors, and even have a bit of dog DNA in them, but they are de - nitely not the domesticated type and should be respected for the wild creatures they are, according to Dana Goin of the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem. e Ruth Keeler Memorial Library last week hosted Goin’s “Coexisting With Coyotes,” a live webinar jam-packed with scientific information and myth-busting revelations. It aimed to demystify coyotes and clear up common misconceptions. “We don’t want people to be fearful about being outdoors,” Goin explained. SOME BASICS e adult eastern coyote is four to ve feet from snout to tail and weighs between 20 to 45 pounds. Its coat can be tawny brown, with some black or grey fur. Its ears are large and pointy, its tail u y and carried straight down, and its legs are long. Comparatively, house cats generally tip the scales at between eight to 10 pounds; the average Labrador Retriever weighs between 55 to 80 pounds, and the gray wolf between 70 to 145 if male and between 60 to 100 if female. COYOTE CUISINE While classi ed as carnivores, coyotes have a more omnivorous diet. eir favorite chow consists of mice, rats, squirrels, and rabbits, but they’ll munch on fruits and veggies and won’t turn up their noses at human garbage. ey do scavenge for venison but don’t take deer down unless they’re wounded or weak. ey eat fawns. Cats are on the menu too, so Goin advises keeping them indoors “where there are no coyotes.” COYOTE CONVERSATION ey mark their territory, or advertise their mating status, by leaving a scent. 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