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�e Somers Lions Club is setting up an ongoing fund for Make-A-Wish of Hudson Valley in honor of Audrey Currie, the late philanthropic-minded wife of a club member who spent her life giving to others.

On Monday, the Lions Club and Mama Rosa Ristorante hosted a dinner to raise the mon-ey needed to grant the wish of a local girl with a life-threatening

illness and to roll the additional money forward to help more children.

Somers resident Tom Conklin, CEO of Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, said working with the Li-ons Club and Mama Rosa was a great experience.

“Here’s a group, the Lions, that understands the mission and have been supporting us for the past few years,” Conklin said. “You’ve got to applaud them to

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With the o�cial �u season now at full throttle, misery, hospi-talizations and deaths are plagu-ing pockets of America while the numbers of those a�icted in New York continue to climb.

For only the week that ended Jan. 13, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 14,401 new laboratory-con�rmed cases, bringing the sea-son total to 74,562. And the New York State Department of Health said it received 6,083 laboratory-con�rmed in�uenza reports, more than double the number of the previous week.

Connecticut’s death toll associ-ated with this season’s particular strain of the virus, H3N2, was 21 as of Jan. 19—among its victims, a 10-year-old boy, of New Canaan. In New York, one death, another 10-year-old, from downstate (of-�cials declined to provide the ex-act community), has been linked to the �u.

But the national numbers don’t seem to speak to what is going on in the communities of Yorktown,

North Salem, Mahopac and Somers, where residents are either doing something right or su�er-ing in silence.

In North Salem, Maria Hlushko, captain of the North Salem Ambulance Corps, said it has transported only one or two people with �u symptoms to

health facilities. Peg Eichorn, manager of the

Van Tassell House at 98 Primrose St., a senior favorite in Somers, estimated it has experienced as much as a 25 percent decline in business.

“With our home-delivered meals, it’s been OK, because peo-ple are home, but with transporta-tion and our on-site meals, we’ve gone down in volume,” she said.

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� e cause, however, is anyone’s guess—including snow and freez-ing temperatures.

“� is is a crazy winter,” Eichorn said. “What I’m seeing usually does happen anyway in the winter months, more people signing on for home-delivered meals.”

Nagi Wissa, owner of Lake Ma-hopac Pharmacy, said he’s been

administering about 10 � u shots a day, every day, this season. And, he said, it’s paying o� . More people than ever are coming in to get the � u shot and consequently less are coming in to get Tami� u, a medi-cine used to treat the � u, Wissa said.

For those worried about the shot itself, Wissa is the man to see.

“I’m con� dent. I’ve yet to have someone complain about my tech-nique,” Wissa said. “Giving a shot

is very hard to teach. You can’t teach someone to give a � u shot; you either have that skill or you don’t, but luckily, I have it.”

One of the broader measures in assessing the � u’s impact is to look at absences in public schools.

Mahopac Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dennis Creedon said that Mahopac Middle School re-ported � ve cases of � u as of Friday, Jan. 19.

“We have invested in a machine

called Bio Plant, which is a disin-fector,” Creedon said. “We are us-ing a disinfectint call Buckeye E23, which is used in schools and buses.”

Creedon explained that the Bio Plant sends out a mist that doesn’t leave any residue on surfaces. Ma-hopac schools began the disin-fecting protocol last week in the middle school and in Fulmar Road Elementary and then will use it in the remainder of their buildings. � ey will then repeat the process.

Lakeland school district spokes-man James VanDevelde said � u absences were in the single digits. Dr. Ron Hattar, the district of Yor-ktown’s superintendent, said only a handful of students were believed to be out with the bug.

“Fortunately, at this time, the � u has not had a dramatic impact on the district,” Hattar said.

Meanwhile, Matt Carr, director of human resources for the Somers Central School District, and North Salem Superintendent Kenneth Freeston both reported no blips on their radars.

“Our custodial sta� always re-mains vigilant and in the past, when we have the part of the year when germs tend to spread, our custodial sta� is out rubbing down banisters and door knobs on a more frequent basis,” Carr said.

� is virus, said by experts to be a rapidly mutating one, is driving “a severe � u season,” according to Dr. James Dwyer, chair of Emergency Medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco.

“I think this one is a little bit dif-ferent in the sense that we’re really seeing very high volumes very early in what would typically be consid-ered � u season, and the acuity is higher, as well.” He added: “� is is a very bad season, no question.”

Dr. Dwyer said the strain now circulating “is causing people to get a lot sicker, especially the vul-nerable populations, the elderly or those with signi� cant medical con-ditions.

“You’d have to look back to the swine � u to � nd a time where there was more of a volume of cases,” Dwyer said.

At NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cor-tlandt Manor, Dr. Omar Al-Aw-wad said there is an uptick of � u patients in their E.R. compared to previous years.

“We follow a protocol that in-volves administering medications at the � rst sign of � u that we know will, oftentimes, reduce the severity and length of time the � u lasts in the patient,” Al-Awwad said.

Putnam County has reported 78 con� rmed cases of the virus so far this season, more than in the past several years.

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Doug Ferriti won the judge’s choice award and Sara Arnold won the people’s choice at the Fourth Annual Lake Lincoln-dale Chili Cookof on Jan. 21. � ey submitted chilis for judging alongside Sheila Schmidt, Doug Ferriti, Rebecca Wintle, Patty Mulholland, Sara Arnold, Lau-ren Johnson and Andrew and Jenny Mullholland. Attendees enjoyed the chili while watching the NFL championship games.

Residents battle for best chiliDoug Ferriti won the judge’s

choice award and Sara Arnold won the people’s choice at the Fourth Annual Lake Lincoln-dale Chili Cookof on Jan. 21. � ey submitted chilis for judging alongside Sheila Schmidt, Doug Ferriti, Rebecca Wintle, Patty Mulholland, Sara Arnold, Lau-ren Johnson and Andrew and Jenny Mullholland. Attendees enjoyed the chili while watching

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Man wanted by police � e New York State Police

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Trooper Marc Calabro said the initial incident was called in at 7 p.m. Dec. 18 about a do-mestic dispute on Clayton Bou-levard.

Calabro said Olin was being interviewed by Somers Police but ran from the scene when troopers arrived.

He is charged with strangula-tion, criminal trespass, menac-ing and giving false information.

Olin frequents the Bronx area of New York City with ties to Pennsylvania and Florida. Olin is known to use the name “Day Day.”

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BY TOM BARTLEYCONTRIBUTING WRITER

Somers Police Chief Michael Driscoll renewed his call this week for residents to lock the cars they park outside their homes.

Over the past three weekends, he said, thieves have targeted about two dozen unlocked cars as op-portunities for largely nickel-and-dime larceny.

“All of them were unlocked,” Driscoll said of the cars. “Every single one of them was unlocked. � ere was no forced entry.”

While loose change was the typical loot, “a couple of people left wallets with their credit cards in them,” Driscoll said, “and one left $200 in cash.”

“A grandmother’s ring was sto-len from the glove compartment of another car,” the chief said.

Somers police have beefed up their patrols, he said, and are work-ing with the state police.

Typically, the thieves have struck on Friday or Saturday, between midnight and 4 a.m., in widely scattered parts of the town.

“I say we had about 22 instanc-es,” Driscoll said. “But I’m sure there are some people who, for one reason or another, were victims but won’t call us. � ey get embar-rassed.”

� is recent outbreak marked the third year of penny-ante pilfering in Somers. Driscoll issued a similar lock-your-car advisory last spring after a three-week spree of stolen change and other small items.

“I’m asking people to make it a habit to lock their vehicle,” Driscoll said. But, he added, “My experi-ence is that the best deterrent to all this is lighting. Keep your lights on in the house and the driveway because bad guys—perpetrators—like to work in the dark.”

� e chief also reminded resi-dents that they were tempting fate—not to mention a possible

felonious soul—when they leave their car running while buying co� ee, say, or otherwise leaving it unattended.

“� at’s a crime of opportunity,” Driscoll said. “People see this, they get in the car and they’re gone.” He said Somers has already su� ered one such loss of vehicle, idling while unattended recently in Baldwin Place.

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Lawrence Lewis (Larry) Fursich

Lawrence Lewis (Larry) Fursich of Somers, formerly of the Bronx, passed away suddenly at the age of 62.

Mr. Fursich was a retired New York City � re� ghter and owner of Appeal Moving Co., which he founded to right an injustice. He is survived by his wife, Alice; his daughters, Chris-tina and Alicia; his mother, Louise; his brother, Robert (Sandy); his sister, Lew Ann Lodes (Carl), and many nieces and nephews. He was prede-ceased by his father, Lewis.

Mr. Fursich was proud to serve with the New York City Fire De-partment. He was an avid New York Yankees fan as well as a New York Giants fan. He coached soft-ball and basketball in the town of Somers. He had a special gift for nicknaming friends and family. � ose lucky enough to receive one were honored to embrace it.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 20, at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers. Interment followed at Gate of Heaven Cem-etery, Hawthorne.

� e family requests donations be made to � e New York Fire� ghters Burn Center Foundation, 21 Asch Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.

William K. TuthillWilliam K. Tuthill, 76, of

Somers, passed away peacefully Jan. 11 in his sleep at Putnam Hospital, Carmel, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. His brother, Bruce; sister-in-law, Ellen, and the chaplain were by his side when he earned his angel wings.

Born in Greenport on Feb. 21, 1941, he grew up on his parent’s farm on Tuthills Lane in Aque-bogue and attended Riverhead High School, Class of ‘58, and graduated from the State Univer-sity of New York at Farmingdale.

Mr. Tuthill was predeceased by his parents, W. Corwin and Ruth F. Tuthill. He leaves behind his broth-er, Bruce Tuthill and his wife, El-len Lee, of West Hartford, Conn.; his daughter, Ruthellen Hakanson of Northport; his son, Kenneth Tuthill of Lumberton, N.C., and several grandchildren and nieces.

He worked as a health physi-cist for many years at Brookhaven National Laboratory and later pro-vided similar services to public util-ity companies along the East Coast during refueling of nuclear facili-ties. His real joy, however, always remained in farming and eventu-ally he returned to the North Fork, where he worked on a local farm following his dream to be a farmer.

Mr Tuthill loved all water sports and was fortunate to spend sum-

mers at his parent’s home in Water-view Terrace on Peconic Bay in Jame-sport. He will always be remembered with his original mahogany boat, the “Hot Potato.”

� e family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the entire sta¤ of Somers Manor Reha-bilitation and Nursing Center for the extraordinary care and kindness they gave to them.

Memorial donations in his mem-ory may be made to the Old Steeple Community Church, P.O. Box 154, Aquebogue, NY 11931.

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Putnam Hospital Center’s Laura McDonald, RN, Infection Prevention and Control, explained that the hurri-canes over the summer may have con-tributed to the spread of the � u.

“When you have pockets of people who aren’t vaccinated, the disease can really take hold,” McDonald said. “It’s what’s called ‘herd immunity.’ If I get the � u and nine out of 10 people are immune, I might pass it on to the one person, and they might pass it on to one person. But if � ve out of the 10 people are not immune, those � ve can now get the � u. And maybe they can pass it on to � ve more people, and those � ve peo-ple can pass it on, so it spreads out in concentric circles. So the less immunity you have in your population, the quicker a disease is going to spread. Which is why everyone pushes for high levels of immunization.”

Every health professional interviewed for this article urged best practices such as hand washing, getting plenty of sleep and covering up sneezes in order to pre-vent the spread of � u.

“If you do feel down – with sudden onset fever (above 101), body aches, and generally feeling badly, go see a doctor and get Tami� u,” said Dr. Rajesh Gup-

ta, director of medicine at AFC Ur-gent Care Yorktown. “� ey say to take Tami� u 24-48 hours from the onset of symptoms, but new studies have sug-gested that even if it is 72 hours or later and you still aren’t feeling well, that you should get this anti-viral. It will mini-mize your symptoms and even though it is a � ve-day course, many people start to feel better after the � rst or second dose. It lowers the viral load, which is what is causing you to feel so poorly. You may still have a runny nose or other “cold like symptoms,” but your overall feel will be greatly improved.

� e Putnam County Department of Health has scheduled a � u clinic for all those who live and/or work in New York State, including those aged 6 months and older. � e clinic is slated for Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 2 to 6:30 p.m., at the health department’s main o¦ ce at 1 Geneva Road in Brewster. � e fee is $25 (cash or check only) or free for those with a Medicare card. In case of inclement weather, call the � u hot line at 845-808-1390 or visit the PCDOH’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/putnamhealth for noti� cation of post-ponement. � e snow date is � ursday, Feb. 1, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the health department.

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� ere are some exciting new acts coming to Somers Middle School this week in the Somers Education Foundation Variety Show including a stand-up com-edy troupe, a euphonium player and the youngest performer ever: a 3-year-old in pre-kindergarten who plans to shake it alongside her 5-year-old sister.

� is year’s show returns at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, in the auditorium of Somers Middle School, 250 Route 202.

Tickets will be sold at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children and se-niors.

You’d think by now that the event’s chair, Sarena Meyer, would have seen it all, but nearly 20 years into running the variety show, she’s still blown away by the auditions.

� is year features more than 40 acts involving

about 80 students in pre-K through eighth grade, all with a talent to show o .

Some highlights in-clude a group of girls in a gymnastics number, some hoola-hoopers, a set of twin boys playing the piano and a girl performing lyrical dance. � ere are also many students who have never performed before ready to show o their talents for the � rst time.

Meyer said the annual event raises about $4,000 through ticket and food sales and all of the money goes right back to helping the students.

All of the acts are be-tween two and three min-utes long and appropriate for any age. An intermission halfway through gives par-ents a chance to buy some refreshments or � owers for the performers.

What Meyer said she en-joys most about her experi-ence running the show is seeing kids overcome their fears and shine on the stage.

She told a story of one girl who, years ago, got in front of the crowd to sing but froze after a few lines and ran o the stage.

“It’s intimidating,” Meyer said. “She forgot the words and bolted.”

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“� at little girl came back out, I re-introduced her, and not only did she sing it, she nailed it,” Meyer said. “� at’s what it’s about.

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AssociationAYSO VIP ProgramAYSO is proud to o� er a very

special program for children and adults with special needs. � e VIP (Very Important Player) program provides a safe, fun en-vironment with trained coaches and volunteers who facilitate an enriching experience that the players and their families will cherish forever.

� e mission of the AYSO VIP Program is to provide a quality soccer experience for individuals whose physical or developmental delays make it di cult for them to successfully participate on mainstream soccer teams. Each player has one or more “Buddies” (predominantly Somers middle and high school students) on the � eld with them. A Buddy’s sole objective is to be mindful of each player’s experience. � e coaches cater activities to support each

individual’s social, personal and soccer needs. � e coaches moni-tor everyone’s progress and ad-just strategies according to the changing needs of each player.

Contact Craig Bolotin at [email protected] with any questions or to set up a time to observe the program. VIP is usu-ally around midday on Saturdays for one hour during the three seasons: fall, spring and winter (indoor).

Somers Women’s Club

BLOOD DRIVE� e Somers Women’s Club

blood drive is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 at Somers Inter-mediate School, 240 Route 202, Somers. � e drive does not can-cel due to bad weather.

� is blood drive for the New York Center, Hudson Valley Re-gion, bene� ts 20 hospitals in our local area and donations may also

be distributed to any of the 200 hospitals between eastern Long Island and Albany, depending on need.

� is drive is collecting whole blood and double red cells using the ALYX machine. � e wait-ing period between donations is 56 days for whole blood and 112 days for double red cell donations. A picture or signature ID is re-quired for registration on the day of giving. Questions about eligi-bility to donate can be directed to 800-688-0900.

� e chair for this year’s drive is Jodi Hu. Volunteers from the Somers Women’s Club will be telephoning past donors to remind them of this year’s date and to try to schedule speci� c times for donors to minimize waiting time. Dona-tions may also be scheduled online at https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLand-ing.aspx?GroupCode=11191 or by calling 800-933-2566. For any other questions, please email [email protected].

Somers SchoolsKids Express After School

Friendship Club at Primrose and SIS

Kids Express is back by popu-lar demand at PES and SIS! Children learn about making and being a good friend through co-operative games, crafts and role play. � e small group experi-ences in Kids Express encourage friendship, creativity, self-expres-sion, conversational skills, prob-lem solving and decision making. Classes start on � ursday, Feb. 8, and run for 12 weeks. For more information and to register, go to www.Kids-Express-Sparc.org.

Magic of MusicMagic of Music is a fun-� lled

after-school program for stu-dents in special education. Mu-sic therapists lead lively singing, movement, musical games, dra-matic play and playing of percus-sion instruments. � e program aims to develop language and improve social skills, attention and self-expression. � e class will

be o� ered at Primrose on Mon-days from 2:15 to 3 and at SIS on Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4. Classes at both schools will begin the week of Feb. 5. To register, go to www.Sparcinc.org

SEF Variety Show� e Somers Education Foun-

dation Variety Show will return at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, in the auditorium of Somers Middle School. Come see some of the most talented children of Somers entertain and delight. All ad-vance tickets will be sold online at sefny.org/show. If seats are still available the night of the show, they will be sold at the door be-ginning at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for chil-dren and seniors.

Health Fair� e Mahopac and Somers Li-

ons Clubs will host a Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Somers High School.

Trained professionals will perform screenings and provide detailed information on glau-coma screening, blood pressure, eye care, yoga and tai chi, Fit-bit instruction, helping children with learning disabilities, healthy cooking, Alzheimer’s, hearing, dental, nutrition and podiatry.

� ere will also be a blood drive. Appointments are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Make an appointment by calling 800-933-2566.

PTSA Fundraiser� e Somers High School

PTSA is selling Somers apparel (rain jackets, ° eeces and billboard shirts) until Jan. 31. For more information, go to somersclas-sof2021.itemorder.com. If you have any questions, contact Tam-my Repp at [email protected]. Orders will be taken until the end of January, with items arriving in February. All proceeds bene� t the Somers High School Class of 2021.

Blackjack Bash� e Somers Education Foun-

dation will host its annual Black-jack Bash from 6 to 11 p.m. Sat-urday, March 10, at Villa Barone in Mahopac.

Honorees this year are long-time Realtors and community leaders Rick and Joan Mancini; longtime Somers Boy Scout leaders Gus Talleur and Peter McDonald; and the 17 adminis-trative assistants who work in the district’s four schools. � ey will be inducted into the SEF Hall of Fame.

In addition, the evening will

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feature casino-style gaming with prizes, food, open bar, dancing, a “pop and win” balloon game, a photo booth and ra� es. Tickets are $125 each and can be reserved at sefny.org/casino.

Vision WorkshopIs there more you are desiring to be, do

and have in 2018? Start 2018 at the Vision Workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. � eresa Wienecke, a life mastery consul-tant, will lead the free interactive workshop held in the Church of the Good Shepherd community room, 39 Granite Springs Road. Participants will leave with their individual-ized 2018 Vision Statement. � e free event is suitable for high school students through retirees. For more information or to RSVP, email [email protected].

Lions Club Scholarships� e Somers Lions Club is looking to

award $1,500 scholarships to � ve high school seniors who plan to attend a univer-sity, college, trade school, technical institute, or pursue an alternate education. Applicants for the scholarship must live in Somers, re-gardless of the high school they attend.

� e scholarship application can be found on Somers High School Naviance program and the Somers Lions Club (somerslion-sclub.org) websites.

Used Book Donations� e Somers Library is accepting dona-

tions for a used book sale in April that will be held by the Somers Library Foundation. � e library will accept soft and hardcover books that are in good condition only. You may also donate audio books on CD, music CDs and TV/movie DVDs. Please do not donate moldy, torn or damaged books; the library is also unable to accept magazines or newspa-pers, textbooks, computer software or VHS and cassette tapes. All proceeds from the used book sale will go to support the library.

Winter Events at Somers Library

� e Somers Library is located at 82 Primrose St. Register for programs at som-erslibrary.org or by calling 914-232-5717. Programs are funded by the Friends of the Somers Library through donations.

Drop-In for ArtMondays, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 19 and 26, 10:30

a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Do you want to create during the cold

winter? Drop in; no registration required. Bring supplies of your choice. � ere is a $6 charge per class.

Bridge at the LibraryMondays, noon� ese classes are for beginners and players

with some experience. Learn how to navigate your way around the game from bridge ma-ven Walter Heitner. You will learn bidding and work on the play of the hand. Space is limited; register online.

ACT Practice Exam10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27� ere is a di¦ erence between the SAT

and the ACT, and some students do better on one than the other. Here is your oppor-tunity to try your hand at the ACT with-out having to worry about the score being sent anywhere. After the test, participants will receive an extensive score report show-ing exactly where your strengths and weak-nesses are, plus a personalized consultation to go over your scores and answer your ques-tions. Please bring graphing calculator, pens, pencils, and water and snack bar (optional). Registration is required.

Anime Club3:15–4:30 p.m. Wednesdays � is program is for teens entering seventh

grade and up.

TEAM TuskersTEAM Tuskers mentoring is looking

for committed, dedicated adult men and women to spend an hour each week dur-ing the school year to support a student in the schools. Mentoring is based on building a supportive relationship between an adult and a student—to provide insight, to guide, to listen and to be supportive. Mentors meet with their mentee for about an hour each week at either SIS or SMS, before school, during lunch or after school. Rooms have been set aside in each school for these meetings and

are equipped with games, arts and crafts, puzzles, sports equipment, and a computer.

If you are interested, please visit somerss-

chools.org/teamtuskers; email [email protected], or call 914-481-2716.

Yorktown Jewish Center � e Yorktown Jewish Center is located at

2966 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights. For more information, call 914-245-2324.

Weekly Sabbath services are held at 6:15 p.m. Fridays at the Yorktown Jewish Center.

Saturday morning services remain ar at 9:15 a.m. During the Saturday ser-vice, the Rabbi discusses and explains the weekly Torah portion. Light refreshments are served and everyone is invited and wel-come.

Talmud and the Ethics of our Sages meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon on � urs-days. Come and bring a friend even if you cannot commit to coming to class weekly. New participants are welcome. No knowl-edge of Hebrew is expected, and no partic-ular depth of Jewish knowledge is assumed.

Hebrew Congregation Events

For more information, email [email protected] or call 914-528-1517.

• Jan. 27, 9:30 a.m.—Saturday morning services

• Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m.—Lunch n’ Learn• Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m.—Adult education:

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in that condition. We decided to meet up with our friends Paul and Krista to see if the local casino could help alleviate the problem. We could get some dinner, bet on the horses, have a cocktail or two and a nice night out.

I admitted to Paul that I had a gambling problem. � e problem is that I don’t know how to do it without losing money. So he tried to explain to me how to handicap the horses based on their previous performances. I looked around for the horse with the biggest nose, in case he had to win by one. With this brilliant strategy in mind I was already spending my winnings in my head. But let’s not put the horse before the cart, a lesson you could learn the hard way. After the race it was apparent that my horse was already extremely handi-capped, so I must have done an excellent job for a beginner.

I blame the guy in the cart for slow-ing down my horse. Why is he there in the rst place, instead of in his own car? If I was a horse I would maintain with absolute certainty that I could run a hell of a lot faster if nobody was behind me whacking me with a whip, where I had to turn around every ve seconds and yell, “HEY, CUT THE CRAP!” It reminds me of those rowing competi-tions where they have 10 beefy dudes in a canoe and a little weenie in the back who yells, “ROW!” It should be pretty much self-explanatory, if you’re sitting in a boat holding an oar. In the next race I wanted to bet a certain horse, but it was a scratch. � e same thing happened three times in a row, and I gured there must be some poison ivy going around.

At the racetrack we were all just going around in circles, so we looked around for another way to lose money. In the casino they have a big roulette wheel, but it’s on video. It seems like the world is a little less authentic than it used to be. When you go to see a concert, for example,

everyone is dancing around with a mi-crophone but no one is actually singing. One of these days I am going to replace myself with a video of me attending a

concert and see how the performers like it for once. Anyway, you can spin the big video roulette wheel and the video dealer, who coincidentally is a hot babe, tells you whether you won or lost.

I was hoping for more of a James Bond moment, where I edge my way into a crowd at the roulette wheel, amid a dozen dazzling damsels and a croupier shuttling chips around the table with that thing that looks like a cur-tain rod. I make a daring bet for a lot of money and everybody looks at me, aghast at my cheeky con dence. After the spin I coolly croon, “Let it ride.” But since it’s me and not James Bond, the dealer whispers that I just lost and it’s time to cover the bet. I ask him how much he thinks I could get for my watch, which is an Accutron, no slouch. He looks over at the pit boss and I point up and yell, “Your curtains are about to fall down!” And run toward the slot machines.

� ings didn’t go much better over there, but at least the stakes were low. � ere were penny slots and I gured I would just feed a penny for my thoughts into the machine one at a time, and if I doubled my bet, I’d have my two cents’ worth. Don’t be fooled: Just because something has only one arm doesn’t make it any less able to steal your money. If this machine had NO arms, NO legs and NO head, I am fully con dent it would have emptied my wallet through its belly button. My wife was reading the lines and taunting me with how close I came to winning. I almost won a bar three times. I’m just looking at how many credits I have left, which is something I don’t get enough credit for. After pull-ing on the lever about 300 times my arm nally falls o� onto the � oor. I realized that with only one arm, there was only one career left for me: BANDIT!

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MAN OVERBOARD

Every now and then, I come across something posted on Facebook that hits close to home: “One day, when

my children are grown, I hope they still come through the front door without knock-ing. I hope they head to the kitchen for a snack and slump on the sofa to watch TV. I hope they come in and feel the weight of adulthood leave them, for they are home. For my children my door will forever be open.” (From Mums Worldwide)

And so it is with my family. Usually there is a soft knock, the door opens and in they come: “Hey, Mom! How’s everything?”

At that moment, everything is just ne. A hug and kiss on the cheek; o� come coats and the parade marches into the kitchen. One son will lift the cover o� the pot of gravy and meatballs on the stove or check what’s bubbling away in the slow cooker. He will close his eyes and breathe in the comforting aromas. Years ago, when my boys were living at home, this was Matt’s self-appointed job. I’d go to stir the pot and notice there were a few bread crumbs � oat-ing on top and a small end of Italian bread missing.

“Maaaaatt! Did you dip Italian bread in the gravy?”

“Ma, I had to make sure the taste was just right,” he’d laugh.

Sometimes Joe will unexpectedly stop

over after work. After my hug, he moves directly to the fridge and takes inventory. If I haven’t recently shopped, he’ll comment: “� e fridge is so empty, my voice is echo-

ing!”George and Paul are

more silent and observ-ing. � ey open the doors (French doors on my fridge) and study the contents. Maybe they’ll get a nice cold brew or a glass of wine, some cheese to go on the

crackers—they’re more on the quiet side! I’ve never seen it fail, but in minutes, my kitchen becomes the gathering place and I love it! Son-in-law Kurt is an organizer, quickly lifting dishes from the oven to the table; he gets everyone moving!

My guys have reminded me more than once that this was what we all did when visiting Mom/Nanny at � e Homestead. We came in the back door—never used the front door—and headed straight to the stove and refrigerator to assess the food situation. She’d often say: “Do you want a taste? Here, try this!” My sons were trained by the best!

Yes, my sons are grown men but when they come through my door, they are my kids once again. And not only for them will my door forever be open, but also for the dear folks who are such a loving, major part of my life.

Welcome! How about trying one of my meatballs? Bon appetite!

My door is always open

RUTHANN SCHEFFER

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Wake up, Congress To the editor,

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not make it; ergo, when former President Obama created DACA by executive order, he clearly violated this constitutional pro-vision and his executive order, therefore, is null and void.

In 1907, President � eodore (Teddy) Roosevelt stated, “In the rst place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American, and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to

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Isu� ered a power outage on Christmas morning. Losing electricity isn’t fun anytime,

but Christmas morning? No heat, no water and no working range.

I had slept in, knowing it was a holiday, and had just brushed my teeth when everything stopped, so no co� ee, either. � at’s what pushed me over the edge. I was grateful the failure had occurred during daytime hours and not at night when the absence of

light, especially in winter, makes everything feel like a black hole, but no wake-up ca� einated stimulant–that’s the pits!

My daughter, Ilene, who lives just 10 minutes away, heard that Heritage Hills’ power was out once again and called to see if I wanted to come over to her place. Because my family and friends were expected on Dec. 26, I had hoped to have a really quiet Christmas, a good time to re� ect and reminisce about Christmases past and prepare for the next day’s onslaught.

Dressed in a terry cloth muumuu, un-showered and un-made up, I allowed my grandson, Justin, to pick me up and was delighted to accept a strong cup of co� ee upon arrival.

Since we planned to exchange

gifts on Boxing Day, I had an enjoyable time watching the St. Johns open the presents under their family tree. I had previously been invited to share Christ-mas dinner with Ilene and her family but, feeling the loss of my husband more strongly this year, I demurred. I realize now that last Christmas I was still numb.

� e � rst year after Jason’s death was � lled with so many changes and, in retrospect, seems almost like a dream. I drifted through each month, barely noticing the seasons change, then suddenly awoke to discover I could feel again, and it really hurt. � at’s why I wanted to spend a quiet Christmas day, but New York

State Electric deemed otherwise, until they repaired the damage.

We were about 22 people on Boxing Day. I smiled and fed them and was a welcoming host-ess, all the while trying to ignore that empty, lonely place lurking just beneath the surface of my heart...an outage that, unfortu-nately, can never be repaired.

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THE SEASONED CITIZEN

So here we are with a brand new year in our pocket and you know you want

to get organized. Let’s talk paper: everyone’s nemesis and yet somehow we can’t let it go. Even I, who has online accounts, still want the phone and electric companies to send me a paper bill. � at way, in case I disappear from the face of the earth, some-one will see that I have bills to pay and that yes, I did exist. � at will probably be my husband or at least Anthony my postal con-cierge when he sees my mailbox � ll up. So dear friends, we all wish that we had less paper but for most of us, it’s hard to let go. Younger people like the millen-nials are less con� icted, having grown up in a digital world, but the rest of us resist and here’s a list of common reasons why we love and hate paper:

• If I see it, I won’t forget to pay my bills, to call that person or make a reservation for that event next spring. Solution: Use a reminder system, a calendar system or bill-paying system to help you remember.

• It’s proof that I was there or paid the bill. Solution: Keep only the last 12 months of bills. For memorabilia, take a picture of your Bette Midler ticket and put it in your digital � les.

• Not sure what to keep or throw out? Solution: Figure it out or call someone who knows and then get shredding.

• Don’t want to lose my memories. Solution: If your memories include every greeting card you have ever received, it is

quickly becoming junk, so start to thin them out.

• Just in case I need it. Solu-tion: Ninety-nine percent of what you need is on the inter-net or a phone call away. I told one client, “You are NOT the Library of Congress and it is not your job to maintain informa-tion just in case OTHER people need it!”

• Important documents? We get this, especially in reference to accounts, taxes, birth certi� cates. Solution: File them where you can � nd them and tell someone else.

• Newspapers and magazines. Solution: Keep less than a week’s worth of newspapers and less than three months’ worth of magazines. If you calculate how long it takes you to read one New York Times, that could take an entire day! Do really have enough time to catch up? Also limit your magazine subscrip-tions to those you really love and read; three seems the right number.

Ironically, the more we have, the less likely we’ll be able to � nd what we need. Some people have multiple copies of the same donation requests or catalogues

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More than 40 years after it caused a sensation the likes of which Broadway had never seen, this unique masterwork remains as ageless as ever. � at’s because it is nearly � awless.

� e same superlatives apply to the Broadway-quality production now on stage through April 1 at Westchester Broadway � eatre in Elmsford (914-592-2222; Broad-way� eatre.com).

� ere is no better or more suc-cessful example in theater annals of the cliché “less is more” than “A Chorus Line.” On the surface, it is minimalist. � e 23 actors are in

street clothes or rehearsal dance-wear. Otherwise, the stage is bare. � ere is not a trace of scenery or props.

Ah, but there is that mirror, that wall-to-wall, � oor-to-ceiling mirror that looms over the entire stage. It is used sparingly but to maximum e� ect, ingeniously “casting” the real-life audience as part of the show’s stage audience. When used, the mirror also creates the illusion that there are twice as many dancers on stage.

� is show is all about its charac-ters, and the austere setting allows

the audience to focus squarely on their stories—of aspiration, frustration and coming of age—without the visual distraction of inanimate objects.

As simple as the set-up seems, the artful and empathetic book (by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante) digs deeper than most any other musical had before it. It’s no stretch to observe that a character-driven phenomenon like “Dear Evan Hansen” is a direct descen-dant of “A Chorus Line,” whose tagline easily could be “show business raw.”

One by one, we meet the mul-ticultural collection of seasoned troupers who are auditioning to be cast in the eight-person chorus line. Each steps out when called on by the business-like director, Zach (an excellent David Elder), who mostly remains unseen, mak-ing his presence akin to a “voice of God.” He wants to know some-thing personal about each of the

dancers, and their responses form the tuneful and insightful journey on which we embark.

� e intimacy created between the audience and the characters is palpable, as the choreographed dancers’ smiles are wiped o� their faces to reveal achingly authen-tic people with whom we can sympathize. � e straightforward power of the production sucks you

right in to its emotional vortex and doesn’t loosen its grip one bit for two glorious hours.

� ere’s Val (a terri� c Emma Degerstedt), who comically illus-trates in “Dance: 10, Looks: � ree” how some well-placed cosmetic surgery can do wonders for getting noticed at auditions. From Mark (PJ Palmer) and Paul (Michael John Hughes), we learn (or recall) that sexual awakening comes in various forms (“Hello Twelve, Hello � irteen, Hello Love”).

And so it goes for other characters, whose tales of woe and of wonder are interspersed with a magical Broadway score that remains exciting, vibrant and uplifting, including the rhapsodic “At the Ballet” (performed by the uniformly impressive trio of Lauren Sprague, Emily Kelly, Kelsey Walston), “� e Music and the Mirror” (a show-stopping Erica Mans� eld as Zach’s former squeeze, Cassie), and, of course, the one and only “One,” the rous-ing climax that sends a chill as the entire cast parades on stage in full regalia, costumed in gold formal wear replete with top hats.

� e ending works like a reverse � ashback: Now that we’ve gotten to know close up these otherwise anonymous “gypsies” (as dancers are known in the trade), we get to see them as we normally do—as “one” of the many who toil in obscurity to form the sturdy and disciplined backbone of a musical production, while the big-name star is the “one and only” who basks in autograph-seeking adula-tion.

If “� ere’s No Business Like Show Business” was the uno§ cial entertainment anthem of yester-year, “One” has become its worthy successor for a new generation. � at much was clear as the audi-ence on opening night started applauding in giddy anticipation as soon as it heard the � rst few notes.

You won’t regret seeing this Westchester Broadway � eatre production. Along with just about everyone else I spoke with at

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PHOTO: BRUCE APARDancers Steven Boockvor, left, and Denise Pence Boockvor, right, the real-life inspirations for the married couple portrayed in “A Chorus Line,” congratulate Lauren Sprague, who plays Sheila, on opening night at Westchester Broadway Theatre.

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J.W. PettitYorktown Heights

The blame game To the editor,

� e supervisor and the board are playing the blame game with NYSEG. � e fact is that the board and the supervisor were warned almost � ve years ago that unless we invested in hardening our 100-plus year-old infrastruc-ture and putting and providing more resilient communications, responder services, � ood and ice prevention services, the e� ects of climate change would reach Somers soon or later.

To lay the blame on NYSEG is a bit disingenuous as the su-pervisor and the board have been warned as far back as � ve years ago when the Somers Sustain-ability Plan was presented and approved. More recently, the up-date to the Comprehensive Plan (2015) provides some direction as to what the town needs to do to harden our power infrastructure, protect our roads and water, etc.

Volunteers, through grants, conducted a feasibility study to implement a micro grid. � is would be a sub-grid that would provide power to emergency ser-

vices, the pharmacy, � rst respond-ers in the event of a power out-age. Power would be supplied by existing generators. Since genera-tor power would not be enough, we considered large batteries. At that time, the cost of batteries was prohibitive, but like solar, the cost has come down recently. We urged the town to review this op-tion annually.

We also presented a plan to provide a focused hardening of the town infrastructure. � ere are electric poles that are made of aluminum and sunk into con-crete (this from the NYSEG representative). � ey are expen-sive, so the idea is to map out the highest incidences of power out-age due to storms (yes, NYSEG has stats) and replace only those poles with new technology. Same for other components, such as switches and wire. It is an incre-mental approach (and a start) to minimize large capital outlays to replace our entire power grid or bury wires.

� e board and the supervisor need to stop playing the blame game, read what was developed, � nd experts in our town, and be-gin to take ownership of the cli-mate change future.

Michael BlumSomers

New year, new decisions

To the editor,Father Time has again visited

Earth and left behind a Baby New Year 2018 in our care. And so Somers Supervisor Rick Mor-rissey and County Executive George Latimer were sworn in for new terms, business models were reviewed for 2018 strategies and ordinary Somers residents may have to decide whether this is the year to replace the roof or buy a new car. A Baby New Year requires many decisions by us all.

But how do we make wise de-cisions?

Well, all good decisions need a large dose of wisdom. Wisdom has its roots in history and the news. History is a combination of our past experience with that of others, news is the daily pre-sentation of current events, facts and future plans reporting them exactly as they occurred.

Wise folks consciously or un-

consciously consider both history and news when making deci-sions. � eir roof is 30 years old, it leaks and some shingles are missing (history). A new roof will cost about $12,000 depend-ing on the type of shingles. How can they pay for it? When should they install it? Can they a� ord it? (News). Will get a new roof with economy shingles in May 2018. (Decision).

Supervisor Morrissey and County Executive Latimer should employ the same formula. Somers has wonderful historical places and open space. Angle Fly Preserve, Muscoot Farm, Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Reis Park, the Wright-Reis Homestead, Mt. Zion Church, Bailey Park, the Stuart Farm, the Elephant Hotel, and many homes going back to the early 19th century are some of the places that set Somers apart. Past e� orts have conserved all of this and maintained open space. (History) Many progressives feel that Somers does not meet the needs of everyone in Westchester

County. More a� ordable housing is needed for example regardless of local zoning. “Development” of the Somers Hamlet and Bald-win Place is the way to go, ac-cording to some. (News). Final resolutions pending. (Decision)

Sadly, Baby New Year 2018 has serious problems. Many peo-ple base their decisions solely on emotions and “feel good.” Con-sequently, these decisions may be unwise and can be destructive to the future of our way of life.

On Dec. 31, 2018, Father Time will return with the Grim Reaper and ask us, “How did you do?”

Philip MerkelLake Purdy

Retired school crossing guard gives

thanks To the editor,

I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of kindness

and generosity I received as I re-tired from my position as school crossing guard for the Somers School District. I was over-whelmed by all the beautiful pic-tures, posters, banners and cards prepared by the students and faculty members as well as the wonderful luncheon at the high school. � ank you also for your generous gifts and kind messages on Facebook and other social media sites. To the Somers Po-lice Department and the Somers school bus drivers, it has been my pleasure to work with you over these past years and play a part in keeping our children safe. While I am looking forward to my retirement, I will miss work-ing with all of you and seeing the children every day.

I appreciate all your e� orts on my behalf and I am truly grateful. I wish all of you and your fami-lies a very happy, healthy and safe new year ahead.

� elma BarlowSomers

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OPINION – The Somers Record Thursday, January 25, 2018

Dear Dr. Linda,My grandson called me the

other day and asked me if I knew what an 84-sided poly-gon is called. I didn’t know the answer, so I told him to ask his grandpa, who’s a retired accoun-tant. He didn’t know either.

Our grandson told us that his algebra teacher stopped in the middle of class and asked, “Does anyone know what an 84-sided polygon is called?” He was intrigued and went online and dug deeper. He continued to look up the names of other polygons.

“� ere’s a pattern,” he said. “It sounds hard, but I gured out that each name is simply a combination of pre xes.”

I’m sharing this story with you because I’d love you to put it in your column. I want to thank those teachers who incorporate thought-provoking material into their everyday les-

sons to open up their students’ minds.

Grandma ClaireRetired principal

Dear Grandma Claire,� ank you for sharing this

because it’s a perfect example of how a teacher can motivate children to think and learn at a higher level than just memoriz-ing material. � is teacher inspired your grandson and maybe others in the class to think about some-thing they probably wouldn’t have thought about. Plus, it moti-vated your grandson to do some research and to analyze what he

found. Traditional instruction has historically emphasized recall and understanding: Here’s what I want you to know; memorize it and see if you can recall it on the Friday test.

However, this will not su� ce in the 21st century. Students need to be challenged by projects, vocabulary and activities that encourage them to do something new and di� erent with what they have learned. As a principal, you know this is called “higher-order thinking.” � at skill, already highly prized in our society, will be essential for future leaders in the global economy.

� is all sounds wonderful, but sometimes there just isn’t enough time in the school day for teach-ers to incorporate all levels of thinking into their lessons. Also, not all lessons or subject areas lend themselves to higher-order thinking. Memorizing the multi-plication facts is just that—mem-

orizing the multiplication facts!Hopefully, though, teachers

can nd time, like your grandson’s teacher, to give their students those little gifts of knowledge that will stimulate some to do some higher-order thinking on their own.

I must admit, after receiving your email, that I didn’t know the answer. I, too, was intrigued and went online to learn for myself what an 84-sided poly-gon is called. All the de nitions began by reminding me that a polygon is any two-dimensional shape formed by straight lines. A shape with three lines or sides is a triangle or trigon. A four-sided polygon is a quadrilateral (like a square or rectangle) or tetragon. A ve-sided polygon, like our ve-sided military complex in Washington, is a pentagon. A six-sided shape is a hexagon—like a “beehive or snow� ake.” A shape with seven sides is a heptagon and

one with eight sides is an octa-gon— most often seen in a “stop sign.” � e list goes on and on.

Most kids learn the shapes of polygons with fewer than 10 sides in elementary school, but they usually don’t learn the name for a polygon with 84 sides! So here it is:

octacontakaitetragon.Knowing this, ask your grand-

son if he knows how many sides the following gures have:

1. hexacontakaipentagon2. pentacontakaipentagon3. octacontakaioctagonSee the pattern? ( Just as a hint,

“kai” is Greek for “and,” and “gon” is always the nal su� x.)

Have fun,Dr. Linda

Answers: 1) 65, 2) 55, 3) 88

Challenging students with higher-order thinking

DR. LINDASILBERT

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� ere are lots of reasons that recommend this as a must-see for fans of musical theater. First, there’s “A Chorus Line” itself, one of the few musicals to earn a pres-tigious Pulitzer Prize for drama, not to mention nine Tony Awards, a testament to the brilliance of its concept and execution and to its indelible heart and soul.

Second, this is a great cast, full of “triple-threats,” performers who excel at singing and acting as well as dancing. Other standouts, in addition to the aforementioned, are Drew Carr as Mike, who back� ips across the stage in “I Can Do � at.” More than half the cast are members of Actors’ Equity Association.

� ird, there is the pitch-perfect staging, with director/choreogra-pher Mark Martino staying true to the original vision and mechanics of the legendary theater visionary Michael Bennett, who also gave us “Dreamgirls.”

Fourth, the orchestra does ear-pleasing justice to the clever and versatile score.

If you’re looking for great live entertainment nearby, this is the one.

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lieve we were excited to experi-ence this “heat wave,” but that’s exactly what it felt like during this crazy, cold winter. Even for those of us who love the four seasons, winter can be long. � at’s why I’m so happy when Valentine’s Day comes up on the calendar and I have another holiday to focus my energy on. Seriously, it is really the perfect holiday: happy, sweet, sparkly, time to enjoy champagne, show your love generously to friends, family, spouse, children, parents, even pets, and to indulge in chocolate! Love your front door with a heart wreath, surprise your co-workers with candy, get out your heart-shaped jewelry and enjoy a romantic dinner. Or, participate another way by

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� is week’s diversions are just a few of the choices in our area where you can either prepare for this mid-winter treat or attend one of these classes as your treat. Your call.

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Since 1946 the CIA has been the gold standard in culinary higher education. In addition to

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Why I love it:Because it has a course called

Everything Chocolate. Because there are classes for adults and for parents and teens and for kids. Every participant gets a free CIA chef ’s apron. Because if you sign up now, you will be able to prepare a lavish romantic meal by Valentine’s Day.

Sur La Table167 Market St., YonkersSur La Table is a national

retail cooking and kitchen outlet and if you are lucky enough to have one near you, your kitchen will thank you. Each shop is packed with every culinary gadget imaginable and regu-larly o� ers samples, demos and classes. Sur La Table is also a great resource for holiday décor, tableware, and themed accesso-ries galore.

Why I love it:Because it has a class called

Chocoholic. Absolutely no explanation needed. � is class will satisfy any craving for Valen-tine’s Day sweets and the results are sure to impress your friends and family during this holiday’s festivities.

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� e dedication and hours Harold Richard Daros gave to the Croton Falls Fire Depart-ment during his 78 years did not go unnoticed.

Daros, 78, died Jan. 13 at Northern Westchester Hospital. For 61 years, he was a part of the Croton Falls Fire Department, holding nearly every job, includ-ing dispatcher, chief and past president and commissioner of the Croton Falls Fire District.

He was laid to rest Wednes-day, Jan. 17, carried through the streets of Somers to the Ivan-dell Cemetery on a � re truck he spent years taking care of, the 1939 Ward LaFrance.

“Strangely enough, it was the same age as him, 78,” said Har-old’s son, Ted Daros, of the truck that carried his father’s casket through the snow, another detail that Ted Daros said would have made his dad happy. “He loved the snow and would always � nd a reason to go out in the snow. He would get the trucks ready, put the chains on the trucks so they could get around.”

Harold Daros was a 1957 graduate of Mahopac High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1963. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine DeVall, and their � ve children.

He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 456 in Elmsford for 28 years before re-tiring in 2002.

Along with his service to the Croton Falls Fire Department, he was a member of the New York State Fire Police and a char-ter member of the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

He had a passion for antique cars and was a 40-year member

of the Model A Ford Club of America. He was a past presi-dent of the Westchester Chapter of the Model A Ford Club and a member of the Antique Au-tomobile Club of America. He and his wife attended 12 annual Gidden Tours across the United States with their 1930 Model A Ford Town Sedan.

On the day of his funeral, Ted Daros said � re� ghters from all over turned out to say goodbye.

“I felt really good to see that many people and the � re de-partment did a beautiful job,” Ted Daros said. “It’s been sad, of course, but for whatever reason, in that moment I knew he was getting what he wanted. He al-

ways said he wanted to go out on the back of a truck.”

For Harold Daros, the � re de-partment in� ltrated every part of his life. So much so, in fact, that Ted Daros is now president of the Croton Falls Fire Depart-ment and his brother, Bob Daros, is commissioner of the � re dis-trict. Ted’s son, Teddy Daros, also serves as a � re� ghter.

Croton Falls Assistant Fire Chief Sean Partenio wrote on the department’s website that Harold Daros was an important member of the Croton Falls Fire Department family.

“Harold was a � xture in the � rehouse and will be greatly

missed,” Partenio said. Growing up, Ted Daros said

the family’s living room served as a dispatch center with the � re phone and radio on the dining room table. � e family had the ability to blow the siren until the 1980s, when the county took over the dispatch duties.

“Everything is done with pag-ers now,” Ted Daros said. “It was interesting because it de� nitely gave us an inside view of how it all worked. I can tell you, as kids, there was � ve of us, and we’d be running around screaming and if that phone rang, everyone was dead silent. Like Pavlov’s dogs, you just shut up when you heard that bell.”

Ted Daros said his mother dis-patched one of the most famous � res in town–the one in 1977 that destroyed the Croton Falls Baptist Church. � e � re demol-ished the 100-year-old structure and resulted in the purchase of a bigger truck that could hold more water, which at the time was the largest in Westchester County.

“My mother dispatched the whole call right from my dining room,” Ted Daros said.

Lorraine Daros is � nding comfort in her family during this time, Ted Daros said, and was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for the Daros patri-arch.

“It was an amazing tribute to him and his life of service,” Ted Daros said. “I know he would be humbled by it.”

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of the Model A Ford Club of On the day of his funeral, Ted

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DAROS FAMILYFirefi ghters from surrounding towns came to pay their respects.

Harold Daros served nearly every role in the Croton Falls Fire Department.

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PHOTOS: DEENA BELLMarisa Multari, Vinny Papa and Owner of Mamma Rosa Ristorante, Rosa Multari.

Frances Cicogna helps everyone pick their star.

be this courageous, to take on a big challenge. How great is it for Mama Rosa to step up? And the Lion’s Club. We’re deeply appre-ciative of that.”

� e Make-A-Wish Foun-dation is close to the hearts of Mama Rosa owners Filomina Rosa Multari and husband For-tunato Multari because their son, Joseph, who battled a life-threat-ening illness and survived, was a recipient of the Make-A-Wish program years ago.

To qualify for a wish, a child must be between the ages of 2 and 18 and have a life-threat-ening medical condition that is degenerative, progressive or ma-lignant.

� e Make-A-Wish organiza-tion’s “wish granters” meet with the child to come up with a wish that will create an experience often incredible, not just for the child, but for the family and com-munity.

� e nonpro� t organization does not divulge the identity of the wish recipient but was able to tell � e Somers Record that it was an 18-year-old girl from Goldens Bridge who wished to go on a Disney cruise with her family.

Hilary Ducker, community outreach manager for Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, said the organization makes the wish happen, then when it’s time to pay the bills, assigns the wish to groups like the Lions Club. � is is done because the situations with the children are often so fragile.

� e wishes cost an average of $7,500 and $10,000. In just Hudson Valley, which includes Delaware, Ulster, Sullivan, Or-ange, Rockland, Dutchess, Put-nam and Westchester counties, the organization has granted 2,600 wishes. Make-A-Wish is the largest wish-granting organi-zation in the world with 62 chap-ters throughout the United States and has granted a com-bined 300,000 wishes since it was founded in 1980.

� e Somers Lions Club has raised money for Make-A-Wish in the past but now plans to set up an ongoing fund for the orga-nization. � e dinner on Monday, Jan. 22, put the Lions above and beyond what it needed to grant the wish for the girl in Goldens Bridge.

“� ey’ve just been absolutely a pleasure to work with and really want to help us in our mission of making wishes come true,” Ducker said.

Richie Cooperman, a member of the Somers Lions, said work-ing with Make-A-Wish has been a ful� lling journey. He was on

the committee along with Lions members Paul LaSpina, Frances Cicogna and Vinny Papa that put together the dinner at Mama Rosa.

“If I sound enthused about it, I am,” Cooperman said. “I love the whole thing with Make-A-Wish. You can’t do anything better than help out a family.”

Monday’s dinner was just the tip of the iceberg in terms of fun-draising e¡ orts by the Somers Lions. � e group sold “Power of the Wish” bracelets and collected ra¢ e items for an auction.

John Currie, the husband of Audrey Currie, said he was taken aback when the Somers Lions asked whether the dinner at Mama Rosa could held in Au-drey’s honor.

“� ey asked me if it would be OK to do it; how could I say no? � at was one of her favorite char-ities,” John Currie said.

Audrey Currie was 69 when she died on Sept. 23, 2017. She dedicated her life to helping oth-ers by volunteering with Meals on Wheels and helped organize donations for local charities. She worked as a secretary to the principal at Blind Brook Middle School in Rye Brook.

She fought a two-and-a-half year battle with ovarian cancer, the diagnoses of which was dis-covered incidentally when she went to her doctor for a hysterec-tomy, John Currie said.

She had gone through months of treatment when one day she fell and broke her hip. Because of the chemotherapy, her platelets were too low to survive an op-eration, John Currie said. While John and son Robert waited to see whether Audrey’s condition would improve, the oncologist called and said the cancer had returned and it was just a matter

of time.Cooperman said Audrey Cur-

rie embodied the spirit of the kids in the Make-A-Wish program.

“She fought like a trooper and kept a positive spirit and that

was a perfect thing to pass on to a child that needs strength, positivity and courage,” Cooper-man said. “We thought, let’s raise money for this but let’s do it in her memory.”

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Students in Grade 7 have been working on a community service project with the Community Center of Northern West-chester. Donovan Smith, Michael Abren-ica, Jake Gannon, Eddie Baronowski, Evan Carway, and Ryan Eade collected 271.2 pounds of food and canned goods and

$580 worth of spare change. At the center, they helped stock the shelves of the food pantry and were given a tour of the facil-ity by the director of operations as well as an explanation of how the Community Center of Northern Westchester supports families in need.

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Summer and warm weather might still be a few months away, but that didn’t stop Sum-mer Trails Day Camp in Somers from inspiring kids to play all year round. On Jan. 15, Summer Trails hosted its annual “Sum-mer Trails on Ice” event at the Brewster Ice Arena in Brewster. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of crafts, STEM activities, snacks and ice skating with fellow camp-ers, family members and camp counselors.

“It was great to reunite with our campers and spread good will at this year’s Summer Trails on Ice event,” said Jamie Sirkin, director of Summer Trails Day Camp. “� is event is always a great start to our year and we are looking forward to another great summer with our campers!”

In addition to ice skating, Summer Trails hosted a collec-

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tion drive of new and gently used stu� ed animals for Goodwill at the event. Over the years, the Sum-mer Trails on Ice event has collected thousands of stu� ed animals to donate to organizations through-out Westchester County.

Summer Trails will continue to collect new and gently used stu� ed animals until Friday, Jan. 26. If you would like to donate, please stop by Summer Trails’ o� ce, 93 Mahopac Ave., Granite Springs, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday.

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Q: Do I have sciatica? A: You probably do if you feel a sudden and severe pain, along with numbness and weakness, radiating from the buttocks down the back of one leg to the foot. The pain can be crippling. It is usually intense when you walk, diminishing when you lie down.

Q: What causes sciatica? A: The sciatic nerve branches from the spine in the lower back through the hips and buttocks and runs down the back of each leg to the foot. Sciatica occurs when this nerve is pinched in the lower back by spinal disc herniation – protruding disc material – or by a larger fragment of disc material. Disc herniation usually occurs during normal activities, such as rising from bed.

Q: Am I at risk for sciatica? A: Sciatica is common. More than three million Americans are diagnosed with the condition annually.* Apart from the fact that 10 to 15 percent of patients have a family history of back problems, there are no risk factors. No behavior predisposes you to it. Q: What are my treatment options? A: If you have sciatica and it is not severe, you will typically receive oral steroids (anti-in�ammatories) for seven days. Once you’re more mobile, you will engage in physical therapy for a period of time and then be

re-evaluated. If your symptoms persist, you may receive an injection of steroids at the nerve root to reduce pain. If this regimen fails, physicians will offer surgery. However, if a patient comes in unable to stand – basically bed-bound – we advise surgery sooner. It is important to know that 80 to 90 percent of patients get better without surgery.

Q: What can I expect from surgery for sciatica? A: This minimally invasive procedure takes under an hour, and consists of removing the disc material pressing on the nerve. Most patients are pain-free following surgery. We have seen patients who arrived unable to stand or walk for more than a few minutes, walk out the same day after surgery, completely asymptomatic. Sciatica recurs in ten percent of people, who may suffer recurrent bouts of the condition throughout their life.

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� e use of electronic cigarettes by young people is skyrocketing and, according to experts, addicting a whole new generation to nicotine.

While the number of youthful cigarette smokers has gone down, a report from the U.S. Surgeon Gen-eral states that the number of high school students using electronic cigarettes increased 900 percent between 2011 and 2015. Children as young as middle-schoolers can be seen on the Internet competing to produce the most interesting va-por clouds using e-cigs, vapes and Juuling devices. Some kids estimate that more than half their peers are vaping and say they think it’s safe.

THESE DEVICES AREN’T FOR CHILDREN, EVER

Promoted as a safer nicotine de-livery device than cigarettes, vaping has an ironic dual role in helping smokers quit and nonsmokers start. If you’re an adult who hasn’t found success with smoking cessation programs, I would rather you vape than smoke a pack of cigarettes. But these devices are not for chil-dren – ever.

E-cigs and vape devices and their liquid, which contain at least 42 harmful chemicals that we

know of, including formaldehyde, lead and nicotine, use batteries to heat an aerosol cartridge that con-verts a chemical-laden liquid into a � avored vapor inhaled by the user.

A DANGEROUS LURE. HOW BIG TOBACCO IS TARGETING OUR CHILDREN

� rough the use of modi-� ed vaping devices shaped like Pokeballs or Game Boys, tobacco companies are aggressively target-ing children. � is is a nasty, nasty thing that’s happening. And it’s catching on really fast. Research shows that enticing � avors like Fruity Pebbles and Vanilla lure adolescents into vaping for the � rst time. Many devices don’t produce an odor or vapor, so vaping often

goes undetected by parents and teachers.

It’s devastating, but not surpris-ing. Big Tobacco owns these vaping companies and is pushing to addict the next generation. In fact, one juice-� avored pod in the JUUL brand of electronic ciga-rette delivers the same amount of nicotine as in a whole pack of cigarettes. Children as young as 10 are using these products. By

the time they get to high school, they’ll be completely addicted.

DEVELOPING BRAINS VS. NICOTINE AND THC

According to the National Institutes of Health, developing brains are uniquely vulnerable to long-term modi� cation from nico-tine. � e limbic system, which con-trols cognition, emotion and drug reward, is actively maturing during adolescence. Nicotine may disrupt this process, leaving children with emotional and learning di� culties and a greater chance to become addicted to other substances.

What’s more, because of its odorless and discreet nature, marijuana wax or oil is frequently used by teens in vaping devices. Marijuana wax and oil contain

a much higher concentration of THC extract – the psychoactive, dependent chemical in the mari-juana plant, with some wax or oil containing up to 80 percent THC. We’ve had adolescents brought to our Emergency Department due to ‘greening out’ or becoming extremely nauseous or distressed

from vaping marijuana oil. � e user may also be exposed to other toxic substances. Marijuana wax is com-monly made with the lighter � uid, butane, which can cause irreversible brain damage when inhaled.

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As children develop, there are important pillars in their lives that shape who they become.

ese pillars are the ones who hold them at night during a thun-derstorm, convince them to eat

broccoli and � nd socks in random places in their home: the caregiv-ers, the providers, the parents.

As parents and caregivers, you may feel pressure to be perfect, but parenting can be overwhelming. Unrealistic expectations of yourself and a lack of support can create days of unrelieved stress, which can

ultimately result in an inconsistent structure and routine for you and your family.

When you are burnt out you can become exhausted, su� er head-aches and become less likely to appropriately deal with situations. What were once easy tasks become challenging as you are overworked

and overwhelmed. Combine that with children who need your care, and you can � nd yourself in a stressed household. All of a sud-den, the norm becomes being late for work or school, forgetting per-sonal needs or school projects, and being unable to plan for yourself or your child.

Have you ever looked at your week and asked “How will I do this?” or been exhausted for the � fth day in a row with no sign of a break? en you are on the verge of being burnt out. Even though you are a caregiver, you are also an

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EXPLOSIONS, LUNG DISEASE AND THE UNKNOWN…THE SCARY TRUTH

Aside from the damaging and addictive e� ects of nicotine and the potential harm from vaping marijuana, vaping devices them-selves may pose serious dangers to smokers. Powered by lithium-ion batteries, devices have been known to overheat, catch � re and explode, causing severe burns and even missing teeth.

And there are more potential hazards: e vapor-producing liquid or “vape juice” is known to contain a chemical called benzene – an active ingredient in car ex-haust. One vape � avoring in par-ticular, known as diacetyl, is linked to a potentially fatal lung disease called “popcorn lung.” When inhaled, diacetyl is known to cause in� ammation and scarring of the lung’s smallest airways, leading to a progressively worse dry cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, fatigue and even death. Experts are calling for “urgent action” to evaluate exposure to diacetyl and other � avoring compounds in e-cigarettes.

While there has been no case of a patient with a disease directly linked to vaping, I believe it’s still

too early to � nd one. Now factor in recent evidence that clearly proves adolescent vaping leads to cigarette use. Make no mistake, this is a looming health crisis. ere’s no reason any of our youth should be vaping, but they are. It’s rampant in our schools and a whole generation of addicts is being created. It’s important for parents to discourage the trend. Don’t buy these products for your kids. Make sure your children aren’t purchasing them online; it’s easy to click ‘over 18’ and have the products sent directly to your home. Learn about the dangers and start the conversation about vaping. Finally, set a positive example by being tobacco and e-cig-free yourself.

Richard Stumacher, MD, is chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital, which has made it a policy to educate the hospital community about vaping (aka. E-cigarettes, Juuling). � e Community Health, Education and Outreach Department, in collaboration with Dr. Richard Stumacher, Dr. Jim Dwyer and Director of the Emergency Department, Kristen Lawton, is coordinating programs throughout the Northern Westchester community. Educators are providing in-class and assembly presentations in area school districts.

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Sni� es, sore throat, fever and aches and pains may accompany a number of illnesses, but during the wintertime such symptoms are typically indicative of in-� uenza.

� roughout much of North America, � u season peaks between December and February. But � u season can occur any-where from October to March, advises the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. � e � u is contagious and can sideline people for extended pe-riods of time. � e CDC says that each year one in � ve Americans gets the � u.

Taking steps to fend o� the � u can help men and women and the people they routinely come in contact with.

FOODSFood can be used to fend o� the � u.

Common foods that many people al-ready have in their pantries can be pow-erful � u-� ghters. Garlic, for example, contains compounds that have direct antiviral e� ects and may help destroy the � u before it a� ects the body. Raw garlic is best. In addition to garlic, cit-rus fruits, ginger, yogurt and dark leafy greens can boost immunity and � ght the � u, according to Mother Nature’s Network. � e British Journal of Nutri-tion notes that dark chocolate supports

T-helper cells, which increase the im-mune system’s ability to defend against infection.

A study published in the American Journal of � erapeutics showed that carnosine, a compound found in chick-en soup, can help strengthen the body’s immune system and help � ght o� the � u in its early stages.

FLU SHOT AND MEDICATIONSAnnual � u shots administered in ad-

vance of � u season can help protect peo-ple and their families from getting the � u. � e U.S. Food and Drug Admin-istration says that, in select situations, antiviral medications — which are usu-ally prescribed to treat the � u and lessen symptoms — can reduce the chance of illness in people exposed to in� uenza.

Many over-the-counter medicines can alleviate symptoms of the � u, but cannot fend it o� .

STOP GERM PROLIFERATIONGerms can be spread easily between

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individual. You are allowed to take breaks, your home is allowed to be cluttered for a few days, and you are allowed to ask for help.

When you are faced with stress, as a parent and a person, you need to understand realistic expectations for yourself. Stop writing “to-do” lists that are impossible! Don’t assume you can neglect your basic needs because you don’t have time. When you care for yourself, you are then available to experience all your child has to o� er. Children need parents who are healthy and mentally de-stressed, and who can help them successfully manage their problems.

Know your limits as a parent. Your child can be throwing a tantrum and you may feel obligated to react immediately. Ask yourself, “Am I calm right now?” When a person is aggravated and has reached his or her limit, it is di� cult to have patience and show understanding, meaning it will be di� cult to e� ectively parent a child. You are allowed to give yourself a time-out from the situation. Ask a family member, friend or spouse to help you. Sometimes a new person entering a stressful situation can defuse it.

Walk away. Whether your child is an infant or a teenager, during a stressful situa-tion, ensure your child is safe and take a � ve minute break to calm down. Inappropriate discipline spawns from frustration and anger. If your infant is crying even though he or she has been changed, fed, and clothed appropri-ately, make sure he or she is in a safe space, and then take a few minutes to breathe. Sometimes coming back to the situation

calmer can create a better environment. Did your teenager just slam their door in

your face? If you are not prepared to have a discussion, put a “pause” on the discipline. Let them know he or she acted inappropriately and you will talk later. You are still modeling discipline but you are giving both parties time to re� ect—a great coping skill to teach.

Ask for help. If you and your spouse are having di� culty communicating, voice your concerns and create a plan. Reach out to friends and family for extra support. Partner with your child’s school or daycare so they can better assist your child; some facilities have before and after care as well as home-work help. Community resources can aid parents who are struggling, such as after-school or weekend programs that can provide you and your child an appropriate “break” from one another. If you feel that more sup-port is needed, there are behavioral health services available at community agencies that can provide counseling for you, your child and your family.

As a parent, you don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be there for yourself so you can be there for your family. Know yourself, know your children and know what’s appro-priate and realistic for your family.

Stephanie Gomme is a Parent Partner in the Family Empowerment Program at CoveCare Center in Carmel. CoveCare Center partners with individuals, families and the community to foster hope, wellness and recovery, and to restore quality of life by addressing mental health needs, substance use, and social and emotional issues. For more information, visit CoveCareCenter.org or call 845-225-2700.

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Frequent hand-washing with soap and water can stop germs from spreading. When soap and water is not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers can help. People also should avoid touch-ing their eyes, noses and mouths after being in public places or around someone who is ill.

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BY SKIP PEARLMANCONTRIBUTING WRITER

Northern Westchester Hospital, along with a number of community partners, recently hosted its annual � ree Kings Day holiday party, welcom-ing members of the community to a celebration that re� ects the hospital’s commitment to the area Latino population.

� e free event, which has been held for over a decade, included breakfast and Christmas carols, and children received presents from the � ree Kings, played by area high school students.

� e holiday is celebrated all over the world, but is especially popular in Spain and in Latin Ameri-can countries. � ree Kings Day, also known as the Feast of Epiphany, is represented in the Bible by the Magi who come to worship baby Jesus.

Ninety-� ve children were pre-registered, and over 120 area families attended the event.

A group of musicians from Manhattanville College provided entertainment, but the main event was the smiles on the faces of the children.

“� is is a wonderful event for the commu-nity and the Hispanic population,” said Dr. Peter Richel, chief of pediatrics. “� e children come and

actually receive a gift from one of the kings, repre-sentative of one of the Magi that visited the man-ger. In many cultures this is very important, per-haps even more important than Christmas Day.

“� e kids dress up, and they come up one at a time when their name is called - after feasting on cookies and milk of course,” Richel added. “� ey come up and receive a gift from the king, and the king’s scribe. � e time and talent is donated by local volunteers, these kings and scribes are high school young men and ladies, and they gave up their time freely to serve others who perhaps don’t have as many gifts as other population here in suburban New York.”

Dr. Richel said the Latino community has em-braced the event.

“� e response has been overwhelming,” he said. “� ey’re very, very appreciative. � ey love that the hospital takes the time at a community event to reach out to them, to bring them in for a day of joy after the holidays. Hanukkah and Christmas have passed, so they really look forward to this greatly, the response is tremendous, they just really appre-ciate it.”

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PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMANSmiling children pose with their families after receiving gifts from the Three Kings and their Scribes at Northern Westchester Hospital’s Three Kings day holiday celebration.

SportsSportsThe Somers Record – Page 27Thursday, January 25, 2018

BY ROB DIANTONIOSPORTS EDITOR

Winning the league championship has become like clockwork for Somers’ girls winter track and �eld team and the Tusk-ers didn’t disappoint in 2018.

Somers scored 128 team points to eas-ily claim the League 2B league title with John Jay-Cross River coming in second (71 points) on Jan. 21 at �e Armory Track and Field Center in Manhattan.

It was the 19th straight league title for the Tusker girls.

“Winning a league title again allowed the team to carry on the tradition while showing their own strength,” Somers girls coach Evan Delfs said. “We pride ourselves on being a complete team and being able to compete in every event. On Sunday, our girls were able to do that. We had close to 30 girls scoring in a variety of events with seven girls earning all-league honors, �ve class records, and one school record.”

Somers’ boys team was considered an underdog to Lakeland/Panas heading into the league championships, but 106 points to the second-place Rebels’ 83 points.

“We knew our league was quite tal-ented and that we were not likely to win, however, that didn’t stop our boys from giving their all and leaving their hearts on the track,” Somers boys coach Jesse Ar-nett said. “�eir will to succeed is stron-ger than any competitor they will ever face and I am so proud to be their coach.”

Netting �rst-place �nishes for Somers’ girls were Keelyn Foley (1,500-meter race walk, 9:13.14), Kellie Kottmann (600 meters, 1:40.53), Christina Abrenca (55-meter hurdles, 9.80), Clare Keane (high jump, 4-10), Elisabeth Van Tassell (pole vault, 9-0), Amanda Burns (shot put, 29-10) and Tori Pagliaro (weight throw, 35-7 1/2).

“Our throwers scored 31 of a possible 32 points in the weight throw and shot put,” Delfs noted. “Tori Pagliaro won the

weight throw, breaking the school record. Amanda Burns won the shot put and placed in the weight throw, achieving a personal record in both.”

Ashley Moon was second in the 300-meter dash (42.28) and 55-meter dash (7.51), setting a freshman class re-cord in both events.

Moon was also part of the 4x200-meter relay team, which took second in 1:52.87. Maggie Keane, Angelina Hurtado and Emma Kittredge, who had the fastest split at 26.83, rounded out the team.

Also earning second place were Liz Spencer (weight throw, 28-6 1/2), Kayla Natalo (shot put, 27-8 1/4), Kottmann (long jump, 15-6 1/4), Emma Kittredge (high jump, 4-8), Emily Heese (55-meter hurdles, 10-45) and Ella Kittredge (1,000 meters, 3:10.42, freshman class record). Heese was also third in the vault with an 8-6, setting a sophomore class record.

�e 4x800-meter relay was third in

Tusker girls claim 19th league title in a rowBoys winter track team tops favored Lakeland/Panas to also log 2B win

PHOTOS COURTESY OF NANCY HANNONSomers girls team defeated John Jay-Cross River for the League 2B title.

Ella Kittredge set a

freshman class record in the 1,000

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FILE PHOTOMatt Fusco won the 1,600 meters, 3,200 meters and the 1,000 meters at leagues.SEE TRACK PAGE 30

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Senior Antonio Vieira and sophomore Matt Kelly each earned second-place nishes at the Westchester County Wres-tling Championships on Jan. 20 at Yonkers High School.

Vieira was a nalist at 170 pounds and fell to Horace Gree-ley’s Steven Bilali 11-7 in the championship bout.

Kelly reached the 195-pound nal where he lost to Fox Lane’s Johnny Santos, 6-2.

Tusker coach Ron DiSanto was proud of their performances.

“Antonio and Matt had some really tough matches on their way to the nals,” DiSanto said. “�ey were challenged but they rose to the occasion. Antonio came from behind to pin his opponent in the semis, which was important for me to see he can come back when facing adversity. Matt physically and mentally broke a tough Yor-ktown opponent [Matt Steig-meier] in the semis after work-ing his power-half really well. In the nals they had competitive matches with elite opponents. �ey gave their best e�ort, which is all I ask of them.”

DiSanto called the setbacks in the nals “good losses” from

which the duo will learn. “With a few things to work on, we are op-timistic they can win when they meet those opponents again in the postseason,” he said.

Somers placed eighth out of 28 teams with 92.5 points. Fox Lane was rst (196 points) with New Rochelle taking second (140.5).

Also placing for the Tuskers were Sean Freebern (220 pounds, fourth), Nick Fiore (152, fth) and Matt Russo (99, sixth).

“It denitely helped build our condence,” DiSanto said when asked if the team’s success at the meet would be a morale booster. “We got a lot of positive atten-

tion and took a lot of teams by surprise. Many of our guys, in-cluding both nalists and Russo, had good losses that they will learn from and come back stron-ger. At the same time, it was a reality check. �is was our team’s biggest challenge of the season. It was good to see the majority of our guys rise to the occasion.”

Somers defeated visiting Brewster 48-33 in a dual meet on Jan. 18. All the Tusker wins came via pin with Russo (99), Bren-dan Loughlin (132), Frank Celli (138), Peter Bentivegna (170), Vieira (182), Michael Rivera (195), Kelly (220) and Freebern

(285) scoring falls.With Mahopac’s tournament

on Jan. 27 and the postseason starting the following weekend with Divisionals, the Tuskers are hitting their stride at an appro-priate time.

“We are progressing nicely and

continuing to improve,” DiSanto said. “We’re wrestling well and we’re very proud of our accom-plishments so far. I think we still have room to improve and we will continue to grow and learn as we get closer to the postseason.”

Vieira, Kelly place second at county championshipsSomers wrestling grapples to eighth as a team

Antonio Vieira was a finalist at 170 pounds at the Westchester County Championships.

FILE PHOTOSMatt Kelly was second at 195 pounds.

Somers’ Sean Freebern is a captain on the wrestling team and competes in the 220-pound weight class.


How old were you when you started wrestling and how did you get started?

I was rst introduced to wrestling when I was 6 through the Somers youth team. My older brother was starting it and I naturally tagged along. Ever since then, I’ve been hooked.

What are your individual goals for the rest of the season? What about team goals?

Individually, I’m aiming to win divisionals and place top three in the section for the rst time. As a team, we’re looking to win our upcoming league matches and tournaments and send as many kids to sectionals as possible.

�e team has had success in both tournaments and dual meets this season. What’s been di�erent this year compared to previous seasons?

�is year we have 10 seniors on our team, all starting on the varsity lineup. �e experience and skills that we’ve accumulated throughout our high school years are really starting to shine through, and that, in combina-tion with some underclassmen studs, is leading to a really great season.

As a senior captain, how do you see your role on the team, and how much do you value being a team leader?

Being a captain is an honor, and I try to hold myself to the standards of those that came before me. I remember my fresh-man and sophomore year always looking up to and learning from my captains, so when I got the opportunity last year and again this year, I tried my best to be a

great role model and leader for my teammates.

What is your favorite team activity, pre-match or post-match ritual that you share with your teammates?

An intense game of Spikeball never gets old.

Who has been your biggest role model over the years and what have you learned from them?

My older brother, Max. Both on and o� the mat he taught me a lot about character, becoming a man and, of course, wrestling.

Tell us one thing about yourself that not a lot of people know?

I’m an avid outdoorsman. You can always nd me outside, any time of the year.

Senior seeks a top-three finish at sectionals

FILE PHOTOSean Freebern is a team captain on the varsity wrestling team.

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT – SEAN FREEBERN

SEE SPOTLIGHT PAGE 29

SPORTS The Somers Record – Page 29Thursday, January 25, 2018

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Kyle Snyder and the Ohio State Buckeyes wrestling team.

What is your favorite music to listen to warming up for a match?

Meek Mill and Kodak Black always get me pumped up, but really any type of rap is what I go for.

If you could have one super-power, what would it be and why?

�e ability to �y because I could go and see whatever I wanted to.

If you could pick one place to visit on vacation that you’ve never been to, where would you go and why?

I’ve always wanted to go on a trip to Alaska to experience and take in the wilderness.

What is your favorite food to eat before or after a match?

A big plate of spaghetti is my go-to after a tough match or tournament.

Best place to eat in Somers and why?

Hot Bagels for breakfast and Cardillo’s for lunch. Hands down the best bagels and sandwiches in town.

Facebook, Twitter or Insta-gram? Why?

Instagram. It’s so easy to stay in touch with friends and family on it and it’s just the most used nowadays.

For a young athlete growing up in Somers, what would you tell them about the experience of being part of the wrestling program and why should they go out for the team?

�e Somers wrestling commu-nity is one big family, and you’ll never �nd a sport where you get closer with your teammates than wrestling. Our coaching sta� is great from the youth team all the way through high school, and they will push you and make you the best athlete you can be. Wrestling truly teaches you a lot about yourself, and like the great Dan Gable once said, “Once you’ve wrestled, everything else in life is easy.”

SPOTLIGHTFROM PAGE 28

Kennedy Catholic’s girls basketball team defeated visit-ing Notre Dame Academy of Staten Island 69-60 on Satur-day, Jan. 20.

Junior point guard Alexis Suarez led the Gaels with 24 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and eight steals.

Senior shooting guard Van-

essa Duarte added 19 points and six rebounds. Lisa Cris-tiano had 16 points and 11 rebounds. �e Lady Gaels improved to 7-6 overall and are still unbeaten in CHSAA league play.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF KENNEDY ATHLETICS/LIFETOUCHVanessa Duarte and the Kennedy girls are 7-6 overall.

10:50.37 with a squad comprising Caitlyn Van Tassell, 2:43.59, personal record), Ali Marr (2:36.27, PR), Katherine Olsen and Mercedesz Stumpf (2:45.87, PR).

�e 4x400 relay was also third with Ella Kittredge (62.72, PR), Isabella Visovich (65.17), Clare Keane and Rohan Watt comprising the team.

Senior Cornell-bound standout Matt Fusco won three events for the boys in the 1,600 meters (4:28.66), 3,200 meters (10:25.11) and the 1,000 meters (2:34.74, PR).

“�e key to winning three events was staying focused,” Fusco said. “Everyone was on task all meet and as long as we each did what we had to, we knew we would have a pretty good chance of winning.

“It de�nitely meant a lot for us to win leagues, especially when going against three very competitive teams, including a school almost twice our size.”

Ryan Wainer set personal records to �n-ish �rst in both the shot put (39-1 3/4) and the weight throw (42-8).

Michael Somoza placed �rst in the 55-meter dash in 6.66 seconds to set a school record. Somoza said he knew he had to come through for the team after watching Lakeland/Panas sweep most of the points in the hurdles.

“�e 55 dash is one of my personal fa-vorite events,” Somoza said. “I knew that I had to perform better than I ever had before to try and set the mindset for our team that it’s not over. �e 55 dash is very successful for me because it directly relates to how we practice at Somers. I am thank-ful to have teammates and coaches that push me to the limit during practice.”

Also taking �rst for the Tuskers were

Greg Fusco (600 meters, 1:25.77, PR) and Michael Altieri (pole vault, 12-7, PR).

Numan Maloney leaped to second in the high jump (6-2), long jump (21-0 1/2, PR) and triple jump (41-03 1/4, PR).

Greg Fusco took second behind his twin brother Matt in the 1,600 meters (4:28.66) and 3,200 meters (10:25.21). Altieri was second in the 600 meters (1:28.84).

“It meant a lot winning the league, es-pecially being the underdogs coming into the meet,” Somoza said. “Everyone on the team had a job to perform during the league championship and everyone went

above and beyond. Our mindset com-ing into the meet was to give it our all and have a competitors mentality which brought us great success.”

�e 4x800-meter boys relay was sec-ond (8:53.68) with a foursome of Chris Hannon, Jack Torre, Matthew Reimann and Altieri. �e 4x200 was third (1:39.14) with a squad made up of Michael Herbert, Connor Gill, Hunter Goldman and Justin Wright.

Matt Fusco, Greg Fusco, Maloney, Wainer, Somoza, Hunter Goldman and Altieri each scored in three events.

“�e ability for an athlete to double is amazing, but for athletes to triple up in a meet and help the team by scoring in all three events is rare,” Arnett said. “Never before in Somers history has such an at-tempt been made by so many athletes in the same meet, yet this dedicated group of teammates were up to the challenge. Helping to complete the upset and make school history were Jack Torre, Michael Herbert, Chris Hannon and Connor Gill, who �lled out the relays to represent Somers Red with pride.”

SPORTSPage 30 – The Somers Record Thursday, January 25, 2018

PHOTO COURTESY OF NANCY HANNONSomers’ boys track and field team edged Lakeland/Panas to claim the league title.

TRACK FROM PAGE 27


It came down to the wire but the Somers/North Salem hockey team wound up on the short end of the stick in a 5-4 loss to host Monroe-Woodbury on Jan. 20.

�e Sabers trailed 3-1 heading into the third period when both teams erupted o£ensively.

�e Crusaders quickly took a 4-1 lead before Somers/North Salem �red back with two goals to cut the de�cit to one. Anthony Morea (2G) started the rally with 11:06 left in the �nal period on a feed from Brandon LaSpina. LaSpina then scored a tally of his own with 9:27 to go after Will Wiegelman set him up.

Monroe answered to take a 5-3 lead with 5:50 left in the third. La-Spina (2G, 1A) cut it to a one-goal de�cit with 48 seconds left but the Sabers were unable to notch the equalizer as time ran out.

Somers/North Salem and its op-ponent were dead even on shots at 27-27. Chris Graham made 23 saves in net for the Sabers.

LaSpina notched his 100th ca-reer point in a 6-3 loss to Horace Greeley on Jan. 19 at Brewster Ice Arena. He �nished with a goal and an assist.

Chris Totoro scored his �rst var-sity goal for the Sabers. Wiegelman had a goal and an assist. Morea, Ra-chel Ross and Megan Dineen add-ed assists for Somers/North Salem, which trailed 6-1 early in the third period before netting two late goals.

Graham made 19 saves in the setback.

�e Sabers next take the ice when they face rival Brewster/Yorktown at 3:50 p.m. on �ursday, Feb. 1, at Brewster Ice Arena. �e next day they take on Byram Hills at 5:20 p.m. with the game also at BIA.

Narrow defeat: Sabers battle vs. Monroe-WoodburyLaSpina tallies 100th career point vs. Greeley

FILE PHOTOBrandon LaSpina scored his 100th career point last week.

SPORTS The Somers Record – Page 31Thursday, January 25, 2018

Yorktown/Somers’ boys swim team defeated visiting Port Chester 50-41 on Friday, Jan.

19, at Mildred E. Strang Middle School.

� e team swept � rst place in

Yorktown/Somers swims past Port Chester

Sam Bellio swims in the freestyle.

Sam Nolan won the butterfl y.

PHOTOS: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALLConnor Townes competes in the backstroke.

every event. Sam Bellio and Ju-lien Legros were double winners in individual events. Legros won the 200 freestyle (2:18.48) and 100 freestyle (55.50), while Bel-lio was victorious in the 200 indi-vidual medley (2:14.48) and 500 freestyle (5:52.06).

Jack-Henry Whalen took � rst in the 50 freestyle (23.66). Sam

Nolan was � rst in the 100 butter-� y (1:13.19).

Yorktown/Somers also placed � rst in the 200 medley relay (1:56.78) with a team of Legros, Whalen, Alexander Koch and Nolan.

Legros, Nicholas Carchi, Sean McCurry and Bellio won the 200 freestyle relay with a time of

1:51.08.Whalen clocked a 1:04.72 in

the 100 backstroke and Koch recorded a 1:23.93 in the 100 breaststoke. Bellio, Connor Townes, Nolan and Whalen � n-ished in 4:06.24 in the 400 free-style relay.

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Divorce or separation is not only challenging emotionally for you and your family, but it also impacts many key areas of your �nancial life, including maintain-ing your lifestyle and your ability to reach your long-term �nancial goals. Below are some important topics and ideas to consider that may give you a better perspective and bring clarity to a di�cult situation moving forward.

CREATE OR REVISIT YOUR FINANCIAL PLAN

Starting over on your own provides an ideal opportunity to reevaluate your cash �ow, retire-ment goals, education funding and insurance needs. You can also review your current investment portfolio, asset allocation, asset protection strategies and estate plan. �is process can help create a strategy to help you meet your most important �nancial goals.

ADDRESS NEW CIRCUMSTANCES

Perhaps one spouse stayed home with the children and is returning to work as a result of divorce. Often, the income that supported one household must now support two. Consider completing a budget worksheet that outlines your major �xed expenses—housing, insurance, food, utilities, transportation and clothing—to determine a prudent spending plan.

If you and your spouse own one or more homes together, the future of those assets may be uncertain at this point. Don’t let mortgage and tax payments lapse; be sure to �t real estate expenses into your overall budget.

For auto and life insurance coverage, consider reducing pre-miums by raising deductibles or

dropping coverage you don’t need. Due to the fact that creditors

can pursue you for debts incurred on joint accounts during your marriage, even if you did not personally incur those debts, you could be held accountable if your former spouse made a purchase and stopped making payments. To alert you to outstanding liabilities you might not know about—and to make sure there are no erroneous data—obtain credit reports and scores from the three main credit bureaus once a year.

CHANGE BENEFICIARIESIf your spouse is still listed as

your estate’s primary bene�ciary (or executor), make it your top priority to update your will. You should also review your life insur-ance policies, annuities and retire-ment accounts. �e bene�ciary listed on those documents will supersede the bene�ciary named in your will in the event of your death. It’s the same with repre-sentatives named in healthcare and �nancial powers of attorney. If your children are minors, you’ll also want to name a guardian of the estate. Your legal advisor can direct you, depending upon your particular situation.

TAKE A CLOSE EYE TO RETIREMENT SAVINGS

�e expense of divorce may have taken a chunk of your retire-ment nest egg, so try to boost

your savings to the greatest extent possible. If you’re working, it’s essential to put as much into your 401(k) as you can. If your cash �ow is a little tight right now, still try to contribute at least enough to receive full employer-matching contributions. It is important to note that if you were married

for at least 10 years and do not remarry, you may be entitled to Social Security bene�ts based on your former spouse’s earnings.

UBS Financial Services Inc., its a liates and its employees are not in the business of providing tax or legal advice. Clients should seek

advice based on their particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. Alan Cohen, CFP, is senior vice president of wealth management and senior portfolio manager and wealth advisor with UBS Financial Services, Inc. For more information, call him at 212-626-8866.

Navigating your �nancial life through divorce

ALAN COHEN

GUEST CORNER

The Somers Record Thursday, January 25, 2018

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