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Voters approve $49.5 millionPHOTOCOURTESYOFGBFD
bond for Katonah-Lewisboro
School District

Fire BY TOM BARTLEY board’s Oct.20 meeting.“I say that “regardless of how you voted. We
away! CONTRIBUTING WRITER because we also want to acknowl- appreciate the participation in the
edge that it [the bond] didn’t have democratic process.”
A record-breaking crowd Day at the Firehouse” event. Construction is expected to be- unanimous support and we want
gathered on Oct. 22 for the See more photos from this awe- gin next summer or fall on almost to remain mindful of those who District o cials now move into
Golden’s Bridge Fire Depart- some afternoon on page 12! $50 million in school-building didn’t support the bond.” the next phase of the project, in-
ment’s annual “Community upgrades approved last week by cluding what Selesnick described,
voters in the Katonah-Lewisboro Opposition was clear at Mead- in a letter to the KLSD commu-
School District. ow Pond Elementary School, nity, as “further design and re ne-
where 53 percent of South Salem- ment.” Final plans must then be
In the district’s rst capital- area residents rejected the project, submitted to the State Education
construction referendum in 20 199 to 174. But elsewhere, voters Department for approval.
years, residents signed o on se- registered their support in num-
curity improvements at all ve bers strong enough to overcome “We anticipate this phase will
of their schools, a clean-energy that de cit. At Katonah Elemen- take approximately one year,” Se-
HVAC alternative for Katonah tary, “yes” votes prevailed, 311 to lesnick said. “Once approvals are
Elementary and multiple other 124, as they did at Increase Miller, received, construction is projected
brick-and-mortar projects, in- 408 to 122. to last approximately two years.
cluding new classrooms at In- If all goes smoothly, all aspects of
crease Miller. “We can pledge to continue the project will be complete by the
being mindful of our entire com- beginning of the 2025-26 school
Balloting took place Oct. 18 at munity in the ways we move for- year.”
KLSD’s three elementary schools. ward,” Selesnick continued at the
Despite a comfortable 893 to 565 Oct. 20 board meeting. “We try KLSD Trustee Liz Gereghty
overall margin in favor of the very hard to be thoughtful about chairs the two key school board
$49,458,200 bond, School Super- all the work that we do and all the committees, Finance and Facili-
intendent Andrew Selesnick later projects we put forward with the ties, as well as a resident-experts
acknowledged the size of the vote entire community in mind.” panel that helped guide develop-
against the proposed project. ment of bond speci cs. She had
As he did in the hours imme- thanked her volunteers weeks
“I can’t imagine there’s ever diately after the balloting, Selesn- before the vote and observed,
been a bond vote that passed ick expressed his gratitude for the “Public education is the most im-
unanimously, in any school dis- voter turnout.“We really do thank portant investment a community
trict,” he told the KLSD school everybody who came out,”he said, makes.”

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Todd’s Pond to see winter water drawdown

BY TOM BARTLEY draulically. When that pilot hydro- second board thereafter.” ing for years, eroding both its rec- pond in perpetuity.
CONTRIBUTING WRITER raking project failed, members of at’s expected to expose what reational potential and capacity to As it turned out, that deal be-
the town-commissioned Todd’s bar oods and control stormwater.
Troubled Todd’s Pond, once a Pond Advisory Committee met Sorell calls the immediate issue: Its depth, once as much as 8 feet, came one of Bedford’s costlier bar-
Katonah neighborhood’s social last month and chose an alterna- bottom gunk, “organic material has dropped in places to just inch- gains: In response to the residents’
and recreational centerpiece but tive strategy. that’s grown in the pond over a es, leaving the pond un t to serve pleas, the Town Board set aside
now sediment-choked and shrink- number of years,”Sorell said as it once did as a venue for boating $200,000 for remediation e orts.
ing, will see its already shallow wa- “We decided to draw down the and shing, picnics and ice skating. It also created, in January 2020, the 
ter cut back some more, starting level of the pond this winter,” the Chris Soi,the town’s superinten- advisory committee, which in turn
next month. advisory panel’s chairman told the dent of parks and recreation, called Katonah residents, especially commissioned a consultant’s study
Bedford Town Board last week. drawing down the water “a simple those in the immediate neighbor- that recommended dredging, at
Drawing down the water looks “It’s a very well-established tech- and inexpensive measure that can hood, have long pressed town of- costs as high as $13 million.
to expose intrusive vegetation nique to try to kill some of the be an e ective means to control
at the pond’s bottom to winter aquatic growth by basically having aquatic vegetation growth.” cials to restore the pond’s lost at kind of money was out
weather, freezing the muck and it freeze.” luster.  eir cries peaked in 2019 of the question. So, committee
allowing at least some of it to be In a memo to the Town Board, when, for more than an hour, up- members turned instead to hydro-
cleared away to create a deeper wa- Lou Sorell, a Lakeside Drive he said, “ e drawdown will also wards of 30 people beseeched the raking—basically a backhoe on a
terway in those areas.   resident, said the pond level will provide an opportunity to expose Town Board for relief. barge—to scoop out the runo -
be lowered gradually by remov- and view the pond bottom to gain deposited vegetation. It allocated
is latest, inexpensive restora- ing boards that dam up water  at additional insight into the condi- A number of speakers that night $25,000 for a test run, but the
tion approach—simple as draining the basin’s outlet. “We’re going to tion of the pond.” were members of the Cherry hydro-rake, unable to navigate the
a bathtub—follows a costlier but start by removing one board, let- Ridge Lake Association, which pond muck, unked its trial over
unsuccessful e ort over the sum- ting the water level drop and then Ravaged by time and weather a couple of decades earlier had the summer. So, the committee has
mer to rip out pond growth hy- my guess is we’ll probably pull a and choked by sediment, the man- sold the pond to the town for turned to the drawdown.
made lake o Cherry Street at $10 and a pledge to maintain the
Lakeside Drive has been shrink-

LEWISBOROTOWN BOARD

Library director seeks greater piece of town budget’s pie

BY GINO DE ANGELIS the town’s budget appropriations at years. As with everybody coming of $501,505. When added to the “ e town currently funds the
STAFF WRITER its Oct. 11 meeting. out of COVID, 2020 and 2021 are library’s balance of $147,175, it library at $455,914, or 69.6 per-
di cult years to compare with.” would bring the library’s total bud- cent of the library’s operating bud-
Lewisboro Library Director “I’ve been the director of the get to $648,680. Even so, Rubino get. is is only 3.3 percent of the
Cindy Rubino appealed to the library for nearly 20 years,” Ru- e library is asking for a 10% predicts the library will incur an
Town Board for a 10% increase in bino said in her presentation to the increase in the town’s tax contribu- annual net loss of $17,551 in 2023. SEE LEWISBORO PAGE 6
board. “It’s been a rough couple of tion, a boost of $455,913 to a total

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ELECTION GUIDE

37th Senate District

Mayer and Murtha face o

BY CAROL REIF Law School; BA, 1975, UCLA Shelley Mayer Frank Murtha voice in their work.
STAFF WRITER Current: Current state senator 3.) A third priority is combat-
Health Partners,Inc.and predeces- law enforcement groups; I’ve been
Seeking a seat in the state Sen- for New York’s 37th Senate Dis- sor, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital. endorsed by the A liated Police ing climate change on a policy
ate’s 37th District are incumbent trict, representing much of West- Associations and many other law level, while helping the commu-
Shelley Mayer, who is running for chester in Albany and before that Community Involvement: enforcement unions due to my nities of my district cope with the
re-election on the Democratic and in the state Assembly representing Co-founder, SWAC-PAC, coali- willingness to engage in dialogue already severe e ects of climate
Working Families lines, and new- much of Yonkers. Current chair of tion Political Action Committee to nd common-sense solutions. change (particularly ooding).
comer Frank Murtha, the Repub- the Senate Education Committee. bringing together progressive ac- I also realize that right now, many I am committed to making the
lican candidate. ( e 37th District Member of multiple committees tivists and labor leaders in South- are feeling the pinch from the ef- changes in our economy to ad-
includes part of Pound Ridge.) including: Cities 2, Labor, Rules, ern Westchester District Leader, fects of rising in ation. is year dress the climate crisis in a way
Corporations Authorities and Yonkers Democratic Committee we addressed rising costs at the that is equitable and bene cial to
Mayer, of Yonkers, was rst Commissions, Elections, Racing Member, Board of Visitors, Pace State level with a gas tax relief bill. all and includes a just transition
elected to the state Senate in 2018 Gaming and Wagering, and the Law School Member, NAACP We will continue to take steps to for workers in the process.
and re-elected in 2020. Prior to Legislative Women’s Caucus. Port Chester-Rye Brook Chapter, provide relief both with the rising
that she was a member of the state New Rochelle Chapter, Yonkers energy costs and with increased FRANK MURTHA
Assembly, having been elected in Founder of SWAC Pac, a coali- Chapter Past Board Member: costs due to in ation.”
2012 in a special election to suc- tion of labor leaders and commu- Yonkers Public Library, Jewish BIOGRAPHY
ceed Mike Spano and then being nity activists who ght for policies Council of Yonkers. TOPTHREE PRIORITIES Born and raised in Westchester
re-elected three times. and elected o cials who value 1.) As the chair of the state Sen-
unions and their members, who WHY VOTE FOR ME? County, Murtha moved back to
Scarsdale’s Murtha is a nancial celebrate the diversity of West- “If re-elected to represent Dis- ate Education Committee, my top his hometown of Scarsdale with
counselor/consultant and, his bio chester county and who stand priority is to continue to ensure his family in 2011. He has a doc-
says,“a full-time dad.” united for real opportunity for all trict 37 in the New York State that every child has access to a torate in counseling psychology
by encouraging participation in Senate I bring experienced lead- good education,regardless of status from University at Bu alo, as well
ere is a statewide proposition state and local elections. ership to my constituents, as well or zip code. I am incredibly proud as a specialization in counseling
on the ballot: the Clean Water, as to all residents of New York that for the rst time in decades, and adolescent psychology. He has
Clean Air, and Green Jobs Envi- Employment history: April state. I have a proven track record schools will nally begin to receive taught at numerous colleges in-
ronmental Bond Act of 2022. 2018-present: NYS Senator (SD of delivering real results for those the foundation aid they are entitled cluding Marist, Baruch, and NYU.
37): Elected in Special Election in the state. One of my proud- to. I will continue to strive to help In 2001, he co-founded Market-
If approved, it would authorize 4.24.18; reelected November 2018, est accomplishments is ensuring students recover from the impact Psych LLC, the rst behavioral
the sale of state bonds up to $4.2 and November 2020;Chair of Sen- that students receive what they are of COVID on education, to ex-
billion to fund environmental pro- ate Education Committee March owed through the Foundation Aid pand full day pre-k for 4 year olds, nance consulting rm in North
tection, natural restoration, resil- 2012-April 2018: NYS Assembly formula because a solid education and to strengthen the connection America.
iency, and clean energy projects. member (AD 93 then renumbered is a key foundation for success in between prek-12 education and
AD 90); Elected in special election life. I have also maintained positive post high school opportunities. He also founded the Financial
Running for state Supreme March 2012; re-elected November relationships with local law en- Counseling Institute to provide
Court Justice in the 9th Judicial 2012; November 2014; November forcement agencies during all my 2.) As a long-time member of certi cation in the emerging eld
District is Mount Kisco’s David 2016 (chair of Assembly Educa- time in o ce, and even when we the state Senate Labor Commit- of nancial counseling.
Squirrell, a Democrat and former tion Sub-Committee on Students disagree we remain committed to tee with a long-time commitment
village trustee. with Special Needs) Feb 2011- ensuring the public safety of all to unions, I will continue to push Murtha is a consultant, speaker,
March 2012: Senior Counsel, who live in New York. I believe to see that all workers are protect- and award-winning author; his
Former Yorktown supervisor National State Attorneys General this is re ected in the multiple ed and earn a living wage, receive book,MarketPsych: How to Over-
Michael Grace, a Republican, and Program, Columbia Law School endorsements I’ve received from meaningful bene ts, and have a come Fear and Build Your Inves-
Katonah’s Amy Puerto, a Demo- 2007 - 2011: Counsel to the NYS tor Identity was honored by Kip-
crat, are also among a total of 14 Senate Democratic Majority and linger’s Personal Finance as one
candidates vying for seven open Minority (supervised o ce of over of “ ree Best Financial Books of
judgeships. 100 sta attorneys and specialists) 2010.”
2006: Democratic Candidate NYS
e entire list of justice hopefuls Assembly (AD 93) 2003 - 2006: He is also a dad raising two chil-
can be found on www.vote411.org. Counsel, Manatt, Phelps & Phil- dren, a huge Yankees fan, and an
lips LLP, representing primarily avid darts player.
Halston Media asked Mayer not-for-pro t health care institu-
and Murtha to provide some bio- tions in Albany and Washington, TOP PRIORITIES
graphical information and to state DC. 1995 - 2003: Corporate Vice “ ere is no shortage of prob-
their top priorities for the o ce President, Government and
and reasons why folks should vote Community A airs, Continuum lems plaguing New York these
for them. days, but I believe the best place
to start is with the issues are most
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Bedford officials announce $1.6 million in library aid

BY TOM BARTLEY the libraries is a big chunk of our ‘We hope to figure out how to process bany imposed that annual ceiling
CONTRIBUTING WRITER budget.” this and do what is right for all residents on increases in property-tax levies,
this year and over the next few years.’ KVL expenses have risen far faster
Aid for the Katonah Village Calves has called the three li- than the town’s cap-constrained
Library will increase by $45,000, braries essential to “the vitality of Ellen Calves
its share of a $100,000 hike in the hamlets,” giving residents ac- Supervisor nancial support.
tax-dollar assistance next year to cess to resources and services and is past July, despite an in a-
Bedford’s three independently serving “as hubs of inclusive com- in an Oct. 11 presentation, “ought of their annual operating costs.”
operated libraries. munity activity.” tionary spike nearing 9 percent,
to be su cient to ‘bridge’the pub- Dwyer’s “public funding gap” is state Comptroller omas Di-
Supervisor Ellen Calves an- Still, with proposed 2023 town Napoli mandated an increase of
nounced total library aid of spending already outrunning Al- lic funding gap and preserve the the di erence between patron do- no more than 2 percent in Bed-
$1.652 million at last week’s Town bany’s cap on property-tax in- ford’s tax levy, which accounts for
Board meeting, but warned, “I do creases, Calves said the board basic services and hours we pro- nations to Katonah’s self- nanced about 70 percent of annual rev-
want the libraries to understand was exploring “opportunities for enue.
we can’t keep doing this.” shared services or perhaps wheth- vide today.” library and the town’s contribu-
er the libraries are interested in As a result, the town’s
With property-tax increases forming their own taxing districts Facing a di cult nancial pic- tion. $43,589,961 in proposed spend-
capped at 2 percent, town hall or want to become municipal li- ing for 2023 is not only a
had grappled with the libraries’ braries, so they are fully taxpayer- ture,library o cials in recent years Unlike most other libraries in $1,312,701 increase over the cur-
requests, all told, for town funding supported.” rent budget but is also $765,222
totaling $1.70 million, up from have warned of painful cuts in Westchester, which are directly more than the tax cap will allow.
the current $1.55 million. “We hope to gure out how to
process this and do what is right service—hours were scaled back taxpayer-supported, Bedford’s Still, library funding remains a
Katonah library o cials, who for all residents this year and over key part of the spending conver-
had sought a $50,000 aid hike, the next few years,” Calves said. last year, for example, reducing three “association libraries” rely on sation. “We have been working
will instead see the $45,000, or with the KVL on a plan that will
7.25 percent, hike to a total of At $50,000, the Katonah Vil- weekend access—unless the town the voluntary generosity of their give them a sustainable budget
$734,277 in taxpayer support next lage Library (KVL) request for going forward,” Calves said in
year. Bedford Free Library, with increased funding fell between the moved to close what Dwyer de- patrons and the town’s passing an email. “For many years, KVL
a $20,000 bump, will get aid of Bedford Free Library’s $63,856 was operating beyond their bud-
$425,856, a 4.93 percent rise, and ask and Bedford Hills Free Li- scribes as a funding gap. along of resident dollars collected getary means and not meeting
Bedford Hills Free Library can brary’s $45,758. their fundraising goals, so it is
expect a $35,000 aid increase to Calves said she was committed via property taxes. going to take a few years to get
$492,579, a 6.56 percent jump. KVL President Michael Dwyer them on track.”
earlier this month called on the to a plan that would raise KVL In the past year, KVL’s patron
Calling the town assistance a town to increase annual operating Until then, she said, the li-
“signi cant amount,” Calves told support for the library by $90,000 this year by “around $50,000 and donations ran some $176,000 brary has cash reserves and the
the Town Board’s Oct. 18 meet- over the next three years. at ability to fundraise, something
ing, “Putting $100,000 toward town money and an infusion of then, over the next two years, in- ahead of average giving over the “the town can only do by raising
the library’s cash reserves, he said taxes.”
creases each closer to $20,000.” past ve years, Dwyer said. “A few

“At that point they should be at very wealthy people stepped up

a budget level that will not require and said, ‘We’re not going to let

more than cost-of-living increas- this library fail,’” he told the Town

es to keep the lights on and the Board.

building sta ed going forward,” e tax cap has been a de fac-

the supervisor said. “ is level to check on local-government

would provide nearly 83 percent spending. In the decade since Al-

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37th SENATE At the core of the problem LEWISBORO On a brighter note, Rubino said port the library and go a little above
is “One-Party Rule.” When the library ended 2021 with a net and beyond what the town has al-
FROM PAGE 4 one side – and it doesn’t mat- FROM PAGE 2 pro t due to Paycheck Protection ready done, just like the library does
ter which side - has total con- Program loans and donations. e for us,” said Karen Conti, who was
e money needs to be allo- trol, it removes all checks, bal- town’s total budget appropriations,” library also has started to return to among them.
cated where it helps student ances, and accountability from she said. “ is is down from 3.6 pre-pandemic numbers for loan cir-
learning outcomes.” government. percent in 2021. However, our town culation, which was over 100,000 e board said it would take the
pieces of material in circulation in presentation into consideration as it
WHY VOTE FOR ME? Politically speaking, some nance director has stated it is more 2019. During the height of the pan- further re nes its municipal budget
“Also, the voice of parents paths lead more to the left and correct to point out that our portion demic, the library circulated around for 2023,including at the next board
some lead more to the right. of the total tax bill is 6.2 percent in 77,000 pieces of material, Rubino meeting on Oct. 24.
has been virtually shut out of And either can be just ne. 2020.” said.
the process. One of my bed- But no matter what path you “Our next meeting will be a work
rock issues is what I call giving travel down, you need guard- Per a chart Rubino presented, the “As of the end of August, we’re up session on the budget,” Supervisor
parents “a Voice and a Choice” rails. Because without them... library is deemed to have the lowest to 62,885,” she said, referring to cir- Tony Goncalves said. “So we’re go-
when it comes to their kids’ you will go right o a cli . public nancial support per capita culation numbers. “And if you com- ing to review the requested numbers
health and education. After of all the libraries in Westchester pare that to the same period through from all departments.”
all, we as parents are the big- at’s what happened in County, at $35.50 per taxpayer. e August last year, it is up 20 percent.”
gest stakeholders and we’re the 2018 when the slim major- rest of the funds are raised by the li- Public hearings set for
ones paying for everything! As ity of Republicans in the brary via fees and donations. Rubino listed the many ways that no-thru-traffic signs
we speak, there is a bill oat- state Senate was replaced by the library serves the community,
ing around in the state senate a supermajority of Democrats. “What happens if the library does not just through book loans. ese e Town Board plans to hold
(S-2584) that requires - not not close the gap and eliminate the include serving as a warming and two public hearings at a second
allows, mind you - requires e last of the guardrails were net loss in the budget? We maintain charging location during emergen- meeting in November to discuss
“comprehensive sexual educa- removed. You’ve seen what’s an operating reserve to cover minor cies, a provider of cultural events, a placing no-thru-tra c signs on
tion” starting in kindergarten. happened to our quality of liv- net losses. Failing this, the library space for students to study and meet, Schoolhouse Road and West Road.
Does that sound like a good or ing since. I’m running to help would have to decrease its operat- and a public access spot for Wi-Fi, A date has not been set.
productive idea to you? put those guardrails back in ing hours, services, programs and printing, and copying. She also ar-
place. purchases of library materials for the gued the library is an important e board decided to set the
A lot of these issues boil library collection.”Rubino said. teaching resource when it comes to meeting at that time to allow all
down to balance. New York As for me personally, I’ve technology. board members to be able to at-
has always been a Democratic been active in my commu- Furthermore, she said, “Since tend, as well as to look further into
state, but lately it’s become nity for years,but never sought 2019, the library has had to dip into “We promote technological lit- the tra c patterns on these roads.
unlivable for many people. o ce before this year. My the operating reserve eight times to eracy with workshops,”Rubino said. Board member Rich Sklarin was
Crime, cost of living and poor background is in psychology, cover an annual operating fund net “We assist less technologically liter- especially cautious about placing the
educational experiences for education, and business. I’m loss.” ate patrons with using computers for signs without preliminary data.
our kids are driving people a professional listener and a job applications, government forms,
away in record numbers. is professional problem-solver. If e library is facing increased etcetera.” “I’d like to hear from the police
is not only sad, but destruc- elected I will faithfully repre- costs due to in ation, which is re- chief,” Sklarin said. “I see this as just
tive; we are eroding the very sent the people of Westches- Twelve community members adding bureaucracy and as some-
tax base we depend on to fund ter, work hard, and always put ected in rising bills from suppli- spoke at the meeting in support of thing that’s impossible for our police
our services. your needs over special inter- ers and service providers; in ation; the library’s request. department to be able to enforce on
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Birthday parties

It’s that time of year again and your goody bags. Our intentions are good; they their own creative minds because they are
child’s birthday is coming up. If your always are. We love our kids, we want so used to being served entertainment. I
kids are anything like mine, they them to be happy and we want them to remember planning out every minute of
a birthday party because, God forbid, a
will start reminding you two months in have fun! It’s OK to want to celebrate child was bored for a moment. I under-
stand now why parents rent out places
advance. “Hey, mom, my birthday is in in a big way and throw a great party! I for two hours complete with two party
helpers and everything is done for you.
55 days! Did you do it, too! I spend months Entertainment is served along with a slice
of pizza and a Capri Sun. No bored kids
know that? I made preparing. I stress myself here!

my birthday list! MAMA out making sure everything It all makes sense though. ere was no
Want to see? I EXPLAINS is perfect, that the Star social media when we were little. ere
know where I want Wars-themed party has was no way to compare what we were
doing versus what our friends were doing.
to have my party!” NICOLE in atable light sabers, Yoda It was only word of mouth. “Did you hear
is is usually a DOOLEY masks, Vader cupcakes and that Jennifer had a magician at her party
matching plates and cups. last weekend? It was a great party! She
monologue just even had snow cones!” Nowadays, it’s all
thrown right into our face. You log into
for themselves, But the question is, when Facebook and Instagram and there it is!
Brinley’s Magical Fifth Birthday Bash
but you’d bet- does it become too much? complete with unicorn face paint, purple
hair chalk, sparkly manicures and pink
ter be listening Is it dangerous territory lemonade. All for your viewing pleasure!
I am not bashing at all, I legitimately do
and have your pencil ready. If you think when your child starts expecting a party the same thing! I like to share because
when my kids are happy, I’m happy, and
you’re going to get away with a family that has puppies running around for their in turn, I share. But what if you’re seeing
this and sabotaging your own happiness?
party, regular balloons and a Fudgie the cuddling enjoyment, a bouncy house, a What if you’re needlessly comparing?
We need to stop. Our kids don’t care and
Whale cake (or maybe you were more of huge in atable slide, a popcorn machine, neither should we. And if they are com-
paring and demanding a pony at their
a Cookie Puss fan), you’re sadly mistaken. cotton candy and a balloon arch? is third birthday, well then it’s time for a PHOTO: NICOLE DOOLEY

Seriously though, when did birthday par- might be a problem. reset for both the parents and the kids. It
might be worth going back to Carvel for
ties become so intense?! When I look back on photos of my a cake and some old-fashioned streamers.
It could be one of the best birthdays little
Children are so accustomed to see- birthday parties as a little kid, I often Jimmy will ever have!

ing huge birthday parties and thinking see myself blowing out candles on my Nicole Dooley is a Somers mom who enjoys
writing for her parenting blog. If you
it’s typical for everyone. I mean, where Carvel cake. I see a few balloons around enjoyed her column, you can read more of
her entries at www.mamaexplains.com or
would they get this idea? Could it be that me and I see family standing behind me follow her on Instagram at @mamaexplains
for relatable parenting tips and stories.
people are having over-the-top gender smiling. I mean, there were usually a few

reveals where they send a rocket into the relatives in the background with teased

sky to shoot out pink or blue confetti? Or hair and cigarettes, too. I miss the days

maybe because we as parents so desper- when the kids played pin the tail on the

ately want our kids to have the best, so donkey, got candy necklaces, ran around

we start looking on Pinterest for themed from their sugar highs and made their

parties and frantically seek out ideas for own fun. Sometimes I feel that kids aren’t

the best candy tables and the yummiest using their imaginations and tapping into

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A trip to ‘Antiques Roadshow’ INKWELL

Being a devoted fan of “An- 4. e painting, in cubist style, of stones were made of paste. eir only Monster mash-up
tiques Roadshow,”I asked my a boy seated on a chair all dressed in value was the little bit of gold in the
husband, Al, how we could go light blue clothing. It was painted by settings. As for the silver tray, it had My childhood haunted Monsters by Shelley
probably come from Germany and by Ravens and Black Cats
about getting tickets to one of their a Rhode Island artist named Gino was adorable, said the woman, but it and Tell-Tale Hearts
most likely had little resale value. e Omega Man Having Nightmares on
venues. I had always loved a smatter- Conti. Apes that inherited my Elm Street
Finally, I went and stood with Al world A good scare
ing of antiques MUSINGS: When we got and our turn with the painting expert Twilight Zones Followed by nervous
in the rooms of to the arena in Barnabas Collins casts laughter
nally came up. She said she could a dark shadow
my home, as I felt PAST AND Hartford, we not read the artist’s name, but I told Steve battling e en real life monsters
her it was Gino Conti and my par- Blob Come out from under
they added inter- PRESENT were greeted with ents actually knew him and owned Rosemary had a baby the bed
est and diver- throngs of people. a few of his works. After looking on And loom on TV
a number of sites on her iPad (I was e living dead roam Hitler
sity to the setting. MARILYN A. Al noticed that told that I could not do this on my at night Je rey Dahmer
own, as I would not have access to Charles Manson
Some I purchased PELLINI the line for paint- the sites she did), I was informed that Ancient ngers emerge Haunt my days
the picture was worth exactly what to slowly open co ns Fireside frights
on my own while ings was incred- my parents had paid for it. It might Morning delights
increase in price, she added, but the Eyes closed Fascination with the
antique hunting ibly long, and he artist had not been dead long enough Too terri ed to see macabre
for that to happen. Bela Lugosi, Nosfera- We delight in
in any new town o ered to stand tu, and Count Dracula
So concluded my long-awaited trip Vincent Price waxes e eerie
we visited. Others were things passed there while I tried to get my other to “Antiques Roadshow.”Although and wanes Bloodcurdling
it did not have an amazing outcome Egypt raises up Mum- Hair-raising
down from my mom and grand- three items evaluated. I had brought for us, there were people who shouted mies Spine-chilling
out with absolute joy at what they Operas with phantoms
mother. a section of the cloisonné lamp had been told – others even cried. And all the mon- ings that go bump
It seemed especially poignant for sters chase Abbott and in the night
One day, Al surprised me with with me and because it was heavy, I those who had a treasure from a long, Costello
long-deceased family member. It was, Screaming in the And so I ask,
tickets to the show that would be decided to go to that expert rst. My however, such a delightful experience theater with “Who are the mon-
I shall always remember. It brings Jamie Lee Curtis sters?”
held in Hartford. De nitely a doable mother had known that piece had back fond memories whenever I And Linda Blair
watch the show. Late nights reading - Kathy Burns
trip. We were informed we were al- come from an old Newport mansion
e King of horror
lowed to bring four items, and it was which was being dismantled. I was

ever so hard to choose which ones to disappointed to nd out that it did

select. I nally settled on: not have much value, probably worth

1. e bottom of a cloisonné lamp only about $100 because it had been

which my mom had always used as created after the advent of electricity

a planter. and had a hole in the bottom where

2. A pair of earrings my grand- the electrical cord ran through. I

mother had brought from the old quickly lugged the large piece back

country in the 1890s. to where Al was standing and he

3. A silver tray with a bas relief scooted it along the oor with him

form of a woman holding a ower, each time the artworks line moved

which had been displayed in an an- along. e earrings did not fare

tique shop that my aunt had owned. much better because I was told the

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Falloween Locked weekend

“ We’re just not sure how the six-week didn’t feel we would have enough energy to enjoy I’ve been a little stressed In the middle of the night, I
drought this past summer will all we wanted to do. We’re just happy to have such lately. Every day brings a was aware of a dull pain on the
a ect the changing leaves this fall.” gorgeous color right here at home. new twist or negative ele- left side of my face. I couldn’t

at’s what meteorologists, weather people and Now that we are in tiptop shape, we drove to

newscasters said at the end see our grandson, Drew, in New ment to make life harder and fall back to sleep worrying

of August. ey were wor- Jersey a few days ago. As we drove more unpleasant. Even small about all of the possible medi-

ried that the leaves would not JUST south we noticed that the trees errands and cal reasons
produce color or just go from JO ANN were still green. In fact, the foliage
green to brown within a mat- in my daughter’s neighborhood activities for face pain.
ter of weeks. JO ANN had only slightly begun to turn col-
FRANCELLA ors. How lucky are we to be able to turn into big READING, When I got
But that didn’t happen. WRITING &
productions. out of bed
I men- CHOCOLATE on Sunday

Each time I leave my home to extend our leaf-peeping by about tioned to KIM morning and

take a walk or drive into town, two weeks when we visit. a good KOVACH sat down to

I am more and more amazed My daughter and her husband friend over my much-

at the stunning colors on the trees this year. I al- recently took Drew for his Halloween costume. the phone, anticipated

most feel like I’ve walked into a magical, mystical I was told that they want it to be a surprise, but “What a breakfast of

forest. e reds, oranges and yellows are neon-like. since Drew is obsessed with dinosaurs this year, week! e only thing I looked pumpkin loaf cake (the last

Each year my family and I travel to Vermont to I suspect he will be trick-or-treating as a stego- forward to was enjoying a slice piece!) and a large mug of

leaf-peep. It’s not only the foliage in Vermont that saurus. Being grandparents has a orded us the of Entenmann’s pumpkin loaf co ee, I could barely open my

brings us there; it’s also all the side roads we take opportunity to revisit the time when my own cake for breakfast each morn- mouth. What is happening?

to get there that draw us in. We stop at pumpkin daughter was so young. We get to live through the ing!” My friend laughed. But I literally could only open my

patches and cider mills along the way, making the best parts of childhood once again. I’m serious. I really looked mouth enough to sip the cup

trip well worth the four-hour drive. Wishing you all the stunning beauty of this fall forward to a pleasurable break- of co ee. I couldn’t open my

We normally spend a three- or four-day week- season and a fun Halloween lled with goblins, fast of pumpkin cake and a hot jaw to accommodate a small

end in and about Wilmington, Vt., but this year a pumpkins and probably at least one dinosaur. cup of co ee to start the day square of breakfast cake! Do I

case of COVID got us down. Although we were before dealing with a new set have lockjaw?

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41 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 dress up for trick-or-treating each year in the U.S. fast cake and co ee, laundry, of my face and winced in pain
Princess costumes hold the No. 1 spot for the most popular costume year after year.
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Considering a career in teaching

STRONG thinking of becoming teachers In terms of creative pursuits, actors purely due to circumstances in catalogs. ey’ll nd catalogs
LEARNING but have spoken to people like a and singers were also at the top of their lives. online or can pick one up from
retired aunt, a neighbor who’s a many lists. a local college. Students note the
DR. LINDA teacher, or someone else who’s told Other people will have a satisfy- courses they’d love to take. What
SILBERT them not to go near it. Please let Finding the right career choice ing career in one eld and then is the major of the most courses
teens and college kids know that is one of the most important deci- completely change directions and selected? When there’s a strong
Dear Dr. Linda, teaching, like any other job, has sions anyone can make. erefore, do something else. So even though preference, a student would prob-
I’ve been a high school math good and bad days. But if you have students and parents must be choosing a career is an important ably love that major and career.
the desire to become a teacher, go open-minded about di erent decision, students need to know If no clear choice is evident it
teacher for more than 35 years and for it. It’s one of the most reward- career choices. Few people stay that they won’t necessarily have to doesn’t matter as students don’t
I’m happy to say that I still love ing professions they could be in. in the same job until they retire work at this career until they retire. have to choose a major right away
my job. Are things di erent from as their grandparents and great- and can always change majors.
when I began? Of course. Are Ken grandparents did. Others will Choosing a career is based on But students need to remember
there days that I’m so stressed out Dear Ken, remain in the same career even individual likes, dislikes, interests, they have options in life. If the job
that I want to throw in the towel? if they change jobs or move to a values, needs, and circumstances. doesn’t turn out to be what was
Yes, but the bottom line is I love According to a survey done di erent city or state. It’s not based on the experiences expected, it’s good to keep in mind
teaching math. It’s one of the most years ago by the National Opin- of relatives or neighbors. Young that many people change careers
satisfying careers I could have ion Research Center,“ e most Students can take tests in high people need to do their own during their lifetime.
gone into. satisfying jobs are mostly profes- school to help them determine research. Everyone has their own
sions, especially those involving a particular career direction, but needs, personality, and values. Dr. Linda
I’m upset that many people caring for people such as teaching they’re often not valid or reliable
aren’t going to go into this profes- and protecting others and creative at that age. Some students will Teens need to be exposed to Dr. Linda is co-author of “Why Bad
sion because of the bad rap it’s pursuits.” discover career possibilities they various careers so that they are Grades Happen to Good Kids” and
getting. I teach a math course at didn’t know existed when they informed. is means talking with director of Strong Learning Tutoring
a local college at night. Many of Research has supported the get to college. Many high schools lots of people who have di erent and Test Prep, Inc. Send your
my students tell me that they were fact that service careers are at the hold career days in which students careers. questions to Linda@stronglearning.
top of the list for job satisfaction. meet various people with di erent com.
careers. And some people wind up To start guring out possible
ese include clergy, re ghters, in a career they never knew about careers, students can read the list
police, physicians, teachers, and of courses and course descriptions
college professors to name a few. for di erent majors from college

Saving a Life EVERY 11 MINUTES KOVACH sustained spasm of the muscles mally. I had to take small nibbles
of mastication (repetitive mo- like a hamster.
aloneI’m never FROM PAGE 10 tion fatigue from chewing hard,
Life Alert® is always crunchy foods). On Monday, I could not wedge
here for me. have rabies from that unprovoked a spoonful of yogurt into my
One touch of a button dog attack in April 2021 when a I recalled that the last two mouth. I read that lockjaw symp-
sends help fast, 24/7. Bassett hound suddenly chased Honeycrisp apples I had eaten toms can go away in a few days
GwPiSth! me and bit my leg? on ursday and Friday were to two weeks. But sometimes the
exceptionally hard and crunchy. condition is permanent! TMD
Help at Home Help On-the-Go I spent the rest of the morning I remembered chewing primar- joint pain may also go away in a
in a panic, searching Google for ily on the left side (the same side few days if the person only eats
® causes of lockjaw and other related where I now have pain).To com- soft foods.
topics. Will I ever be able to eat plicate matters, this was Sunday of
Batteries Never Need Charging. chocolate bars and Honeycrisp a holiday weekend. What should On Tuesday, I called my kind
apples again? Of the dozens of I do? and knowledgeable dentist, Doug-
For a FREE brochure call:I’ve fallen and I can’t get up! possible causes for my locked jaw, las A.Treyz DMD in Goldens
the most likely seemed to be tem- I tried placing an ice pack Bridge, for an emergency appoint-
1-800-404-9776 poralmandibular disorder (TMD), against the left side of my face. ment. At the o ce, Dr.Treyz
arthritis of the jaw, in amma- assured me that it was an over-
Prepare for tion of the trigeminal nerve and at seemed to make the pain worked TM joint and not rabies!
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From House calls to Hospitals
Celebrating area medicine

Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown have lesser-known history, and maybe more Hollow and Tarrytown has a new
deep histories. Most everyone knows important, is the development of our exhibit called, “From House Calls to
about “ e Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, local area’s medicine and local hospital, Hospitals.” It shows the development
Washington Irving’s 1820 short story Phelps Hospital in Sleep Hollow. of the local area’s medicine, speci -
about the Headless Horseman. e cally Phelps Hospital. Phelps Hospital
e Historical Society of Sleepy opened in 1956 thanks to the donation
of a 69-acre plot of land from the James
and Phelps family. e nearby Rock- PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. OF TARRYTOWN
efellers also made an o er to match AND SLEEPY HOLLOW
dollar for dollar what the community
raised. at allowed Phelps Hospital to The Tarrytown Historical Society, location of the "From
open its door debt-free in 1956. House Calls to Hospitals" exhibit.

Currently Phelps is in its largest
expansion in its history, building the
hospital the community deserves. e
current plan includes a new PET-CT
scan for cancer patients (opened earlier
this year), a Center for Advanced Pro-
cedures in Neurosciences, and an ultra-
modern and cutting-edge Maternal-
Child Health Unit.

e exhibit at e Historical So-
ciety, “From House Calls to Hospi-
tals,” is open for anyone. It’s hours
are ursdays and Saturdays from
2-5p.m. at One Grove Street, Tar-
rytown, NY 10591. ey are also
open by appointment. Contact e
Historical Society at historicalsoci-
[email protected].

Submitted by Northwell Health – Phelps
and Northern Westchester Hospitals.

DID YOU KNOW? PHELPS HOSPITAL IS
A REGIONAL LEADER IN STROKE CARE.

An interview with Ramandeep Sahni, Stroke Director, Phelps Hospital

A stroke is a catastrophic brain injury What is a Thrombectomy-Capable How does Phelps deliver faster How does Phelps Hospital's
that damages blood flow to the brain, Stroke Center and what lifesaving emergency stroke treatment? connection to Northwell Health
depriving brain tissue of essential advantage does this let Phelps ensure stroke patients even
nutrients. Because a person loses Phelps aims to treat eligible stroke
1.9 million brain cells per minute, offer Westchester patients? patients with clot-busting medication more advanced care?
quickly restoring normal blood within 30 minutes of arrival—a speed
flow makes survival more likely and Phelps has the superior technology unmatched in Westchester. This drug, While most stroke patients brought
minimizes disability. Phelps is a New and expertise to perform a minimally together with the thrombectomy to Phelps can be treated here, a
York State Department of Health- invasive thrombectomy procedure procedure gives stroke patients tiny fraction of hemorrhagic stroke
Designated Stroke Center, meeting to remove a blood clot from brain their best shot, so patients don't patients are seamlessly transferred
strict requirements for delivering vessels. Together with clot-busting lose precious time travelling out of to Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan,
today's most advanced stroke care. intravenous medication, it gives eligible the area for the highest-level care. also part of Northwell Health, for
Phelps goes further – beating these patients their best chance of survival It's right here. Phelps Hospital, a advanced critical care. Stroke
time targets for emergency imaging with little or no disability. Our ability part of Northwell Health, brings the experts at Northwell's Westchester
and diagnosis, while providing fast to combine the two treatments sets high standards of this nationally regional neurosciences program,
cutting-edge treatment. Phelps apart from nearly all regional recognized health system to the which includes Phelps and Northern
stroke centers. community. Westchester Hospital, collaborate
on care that continuously meet the
highest standards set in the region
by Northwell Health.

To learn more, visit phelps.northwell.edu/stroke

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How oatmeal does a body good

Many adults are familiar with various remedies to pitilaria in 2015 found that eating foods that con-

mitigate symptoms and shorten the duration of the tained beta-glucans could help lower blood glucose

common cold. A bowl of chicken soup, a little extra levels in people with diabetes. at makes oatmeal

sleep and tea with honey can help people feel better an especially valuable dietary choice for individuals

as they confront cold symptoms like runny nose and with diabetes, many of whom also must make an ef-

sore throat. fort to lower levels of LDL in their bodies.

Oatmeal is another popular cold remedy, but a

piping hot bowl of ground oats can bene t the body OATMEAL AND

even when it’s not battling a cold. CONTROLLING WEIGHT

A lling, healthy breakfast can help individuals

OATMEAL AND GUT HEALTH avoid the kind of snacking that can contribute to

Beta-glucan is a soluble ber found in oatmeal unwanted weight gain. e ber content in oatmeal

that prevents constipation and promotes regular helps people feel fuller longer, reducing the likeli-

bowel movements. According to Amy Goodson, hood that they’ll reach for potentially unhealthy

MS, RD, CSSD, LD, author of e Sports Nutri- snacks throughout the day. at can make it easier

tion Playbook, beta-glucan ber has been linked to to lose weight and keep the pounds o over the long

healthy gut bacteria. Healthy gut bacteria can reduce haul.

the likelihood individuals will experience issues with

digestion after eating and can lower the risk for in- OATMEAL AND NUTRIENTS

ammation and chronic disease. Oatmeal is among the most nutrient-dense break-

fast foods a person can eat. e United States De-

OATMEAL AND CHOLESTEROL partment of Agriculture’s National Nutrient Data-

WebMD notes that the beta-glucan in oatmeal base indicates that a 1⁄2 cup serving oatmeal contains

can help individuals lower their cholesterol. e sol- 13 grams of protein, 52 grams of carbohydrates and

uble ber in oatmeal reduces the absorption of cho- eight grams total ber. In addition, the USDA notes

lesterol into the bloodstream, a property the Mayo that oatmeal is a great source of bene cial minerals

Clinic reports can help individuals lower their levels like magnesium and potassium.

of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad,” choles- Oatmeal is widely recognized as an e ective cold

terol. It’s worth nothing that many people add ber- remedy. However, the nutritional value of oatmeal

rich fruits and berries to their oatmeal, which can makes it a worthy addition to individuals’ diets

help lower cholesterol even further. whether they have a cold or not.

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Preventing those pesky
FALL CLEAN-UP INJURIES
GUEST stretch behind your knee. pockets. If you feel strong, join the front
CORNER • Switch sides raking from right to leg to the back leg and drop your heels While we are in
down until you feel a stretch in your calf awe of the warm
LIZE left every few minutes; muscles. Hold this modi ed plank posi- and vibrant Fall
LUBBE • Stagger your feet in an open scissor tion for 20 seconds and work your way colors, if you
up to about holding for a minute. have a garden, it
Fall-cleaning injuries stance with the left foot in front, right also means hard
hand higher on the rake handle, raking • Sit to stand. Get up from a chair work: the reality
e physical activity of raking leaves towards the right and the opposite, by scooching forward to the edge of the of raking, picking
requires your whole body to twist, raking to the left side; chair. Lean forward with your arms to up, and cleaning
torque, and bend. is repetitive action keep your back at. Tighten your glutes your yard.
may cause muscle strains and injuries. • Keep your back straight with your and thigh muscles, lift your ribcage up
knees lightly bent. Activate your core to the ceiling and pull your abdominal
Most injuries are sustained from muscles by pulling your belly button to muscles tight as you come up to a stand-
overusing muscles in the shoulders, your spine; ing position. Do 5-10 repetitions several
neck and back. Our pelvis is the stable times during the day.
foundation that supports and protects • Move the whole-body, transferring
the vulnerable lower back, which weight from your front to your back If you experience any pain or injury
usually does not constantly bend, twist leg, taking small steps; while raking, contact your physical ther-
and torque. Our hips are the powerful apist or health care provider. Happy, safe
movers; the hip joint is a ball-and- • Avoid overextending your reach, raking!
socket multidirectional joint supported pull your shoulder blades down;
by strong muscles that helps the body Lize Lubbe is the owner of Lize Lubbe Physical
move in di erent directions. us, • Avoid pulling too hard on heavy/ erapy with its main practice located at 892
when we rake, our hip muscles drive wet leaves, because that will strain your
the momentum. e shoulder joint back, neck and shoulders; Route 35 in Cross River and a PT Studio in the
is also a ball-and-socket joint and is premises of Apex Fitness (where her team focus
supported by the shoulder blades with • Take a break every 15-20 minutes on the rehabilitation of sports-related injuries).
bigger muscle groups to o load on the and hydrate; Learn more by calling 914-875-9430, emailing
vulnerable rotator cu muscles in the [email protected] or visiting www.
shoulder. As a result, when we rake, • When you pick up bundles of lizelubbept.com.
the shoulder girdle muscles stabilize leaves:
and support the neck, rotator cu and
smaller arm muscles. - Bagging leaves: open your legs
wide into a squat position, keep your
Reducing Fall-cleaning related back at and support your elbows on
injuries your knees. If your knees allow you to
kneel, kneel to pick up leaves also to
e following suggestions will reduce protect your back; and
your risk of sustaining injuries during
your Fall yard clean-up activities: - Raking onto a tarp: do not
overload the tarp and twist the back to
• Know your limitations and rather pull the tarp; instead pull smaller loads
do short periods over several days; or get help to pull on the other end of
the tarp.
• Always warm up before raking; for
example, take a brisk 20-minute walk. • When you nish with a day of
Walk upright, swing your arms, and raking, do gentle stretches to cool
propel your body forward by using your down:
Glutes taking longer strides. is will
warm up your joints and muscles and - Lie on your back and pull one
get your circulation owing; leg up to your chest, stretch the other
leg out on the ground; and
• Do gentle stretches to prepare your
body for the repetitive raking activity. - Bend both knees up to your
Repeat 10 times to each side, hold each chest, and gently rotate your hips and
stretch for 5 deep breaths: pelvis from side to side.

- Stand with feet wider than Exercises to prevent Fall-
shoulder width and knees slightly bent. cleaning related injuries
Gently reach one arm across your body
rotating from your trunk, hinging from While we still enjoy the foliage, it
your waist keeping your back at. is good to get your body in shape and
ready for the physical activity of raking
- Bend from your waist sideways and bagging leaves.
taking your arm overhead as you bend.
In addition to stretching exercises, fo-
- Place one leg on a higher cus on the following strengthening ex-
surface like a step, ex your foot ercises for the core (to help protect your
backwards and keep your knee straight. lower back) and shoulder-blade (to pro-
Gently lean forward until you feel a tect the neck and rotator cu tendons):

• Stand close to a solid table/cabinet.
Place one leg in front in a lunge position
and put your elbows against the table.
Keep your back straight and abdominal
muscles tight by pulling your belly but-
ton to your spine and squeeze your but-
tock muscles (Glutes) tight. Pull your
shoulder-blades down into your back

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