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The Pelham Post • 6.5.20 - 6.30.20 • Page 2 • www.thepelhampost.com Mullen Announces Inauguration of COVID-19 Phase 1 BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Scarsdale and Trustee Ariel that an outdoor market might Spira Cohen, Traffic Safe- work better if one lane of On May 26, Village of ty and Calming Committee traffic was closed down, add- Pelham Mayor Chance Mullen talked about the feasibility of ing that he will ask Village opened the remotely-held closing streets to vehicle traf- Attorney Jim Staudt how to Board of Trustees meeting fic for local residents. move regarding the need for noting the inauguration of Mullen then mentioned sidewalk café permits. COVID-19 Phase 1 opening in Westchester County. Various businesses such as construc- tion, agriculture, forestry, Joseph Dellaripa fishing, hunting, retail trade Lawn Sprinkler Systems for curbside pickup and var- ious types of manufacturing are now open during this 14- Professional Lawn Irrigation Services day Phase 1 period. Phase 2 – if all goes well, to begin on Certified Irrigation June 9th – will include pro- Contractor fessional services, adminis- penses for the Maple Avenue gineering, New York City. to staff, asking them to assess trative support, real estate, sewer issue and will forward “New York City Planning has priority of things to imple- Design and, rental and leasing. Mayor the final tally to NYSDOT as reached out to the Village ment along Lincoln Avenue,” Mullen stated, “This is a situ- well as noting the paved-over for a Corridor Economic De- Small concluded. Installation ation that we will be dealing manhole cover. velopment, engaging many During Other Business, with, at least until January Updating the Lincoln communities along the New Trustee Hanan Kamal-El- Service 2021 until Coronavirus is gone Avenue project, Small stated Haven Train Line. dahry discussed the possi- or we have a vaccine.” that DOT has awarded the “Cable franchise negoti- bility of inaugurating a Food Village Administrator bridge contract to Halmar ation will ramp up with Altice. Scrap Recycling Program 738-7118 Omar T. Small said that he is International Construction The Lincoln Avenue walking as organized by Ron Schul- “Serving our community for over 25 years” following up on the total ex- LLC with M.G. McLaren En- assessment report was sent hof and Michelle Sterling in

The Pelham Post • 6.5.20 - 6.30.20 • Page 3 • www.thepelhampost.com Prayerful Vigil Stands for Peace, Equality and The Village of Pelham sioner Terence Raynor will Police Department would both be a part of this effort like to send their sincere in this working group. Also condolences to the family of in this group will be Mayo George Floyd and all those Bartlett, Esq., a prominent affected by this horrific African-American lawyer, tragedy. In Pelham we stand and Leroy Frazier, also an for peace, equality, respect African-American, a for- and unity for all human be- mer prosecutor and inves- ings. We are proud to serve tigator, as key participants, every member and visitor of along with a diverse group the community we serve. of residents. Their work We would like to share will culminate in a report the following statement with specific recommenda- from the Westchester Chiefs tions within 30 days, that of Police Association Presi- we would intend to imple- dent, Chris McNerney which ment, that will help us uti- is fully supported by the lize best practices and send Village of Pelham Police De- a clear message that our partment: law enforcement communi- “We join our state and ty will be at the forefront of national law enforcement reform. That George Floyd colleagues in denouncing shall not have died in vain, the actions, and inactions, that his death will have of the Minneapolis police of- meaning in the change that ficers that caused the death it fosters. of George Floyd. The officer’s The County’s Human tactics, and the officers’ fail- Rights Commission, under ure to intervene are inexpli- the leadership of Reverend cable, and they must be held Doris Dalton, her members accountable. The actions and and Executive Director inactions of the officers in Tajesh Sanchala are begin- question are not a reflection ning a process to create on all the hard-working men a series of conversations and women in uniform who County-wide that will in- serve and protect us every Photo courtesy of Charles Stern volve individuals virtually day. In Westchester, we are for now, in person as soon committed to responding A Statement from and what that means for the uniform of a police of- committed as a county as that is possible, to dis- and investigating incidents of our future. ficer, filled that boot with government to take action cuss the issues that under- alleged police violence swift- Westchester Let’s take this matter pressure and he squeezed that is within our authority lie this racism and to talk ly, transparently, and fairly. in separate pieces. the life out of George Floyd. and within our jurisdiction. through tour diversity and We strive to treat everyone County Executive Firstly. George Floyd It was unnecessary I am empaneling today a our experiences to try to with dignity and respect, George Latimer was murdered. It was not an force. Every profession- working group comprised get a greater understand- while embracing the prin- My friends and neigh- accident or an overreaction al police officer would tell of County and local police ing for a greater number of ciples of community-based bors in Westchester Coun- to a moment. He was not you that handcuffed and professionals, individuals people of how we go for- policing. We are commit- ty, I speak to you in this resisting arrest. He did not subdued on the ground, who serve in our Human ward as a Country, but more ted to partnering with our most difficult and challeng- have a weapon to threaten. he’d have been raised up Rights Commission, on our importantly, as a County. communities to develop ing time, a time in which His words were not a threat to lean against the car, police board, members of I’ve often spoken of strategies to build trust and we’re all being tested for to those around him. not kept on the pavement. the African-American cler- my youth in this County promote safety for all. We our stamina and our per- If you want to under- Other officers stood and gy, justice activists, to re- growing up on the south stress that police-communi- severance as Americans - stand what happened in watched and did nothing to view in detail all of the pro- side of Mount Vernon as a ty communication is critical and as individuals. We are that moment. Place your stop this. They dishonored cedures and policies that white youth in a predomi- to effective policing and we working through the larg- fist underneath your chin, the badge and the uniform are used by the County at nately black neighborhood. must maintain open lines of est pandemic of our life- along your neckline. Take that they used to wear; now our County Police Academy I saw racism at work, but it communication- now more time, including significant your other hand and press fired, they face a more se- to train new police recruits wasn’t directed at me, but it than ever. While we train loss of life right here in it alongside your face. vere prosecutorial review. and to provide in-service was real and it was palpa- and expect our officers to our home County. We are Imagine it’s rough asphalt Full accountability is called training for those that are ble. No white man can un- practice de-escalation, we working through an eco- pavement. The slight pres- for. The Minnesota Attor- already working in law en- derstand what a black man need our community part- nomic crisis for individuals, sure of your fist shows ney General is tasked with forcement, and to establish feels or experiences, any ners to encourage the same. for businesses, for govern- you how much pain could bringing those charges. changes and reforms that more than a man can un- We support non-violent civil ments, nonprofits, religious be created by an athletic But what we saw in are needed to make sure derstand the harassment of disobedience, not criminal institutions, everyone who man placing his full weight that video should happen to that every police officer, a woman. The way people of actions that result in inju- has seen our strong econo- through his boot, onto your no person. And it has hap- new or old, understands one background treat peo- ries to people and damage my collapse, at least for the neck. You would gasp for pened before in other cir- how we avoid and place ple who are different. to property. We stand ready time being, in just a matter air. You might call out your cumstances. We assert that implicit racism or any bias For the black commu- to listen to all recommen- of weeks. And now we are mother’s name in agony. this most recent case must behavior in the conduct of nity, it is even more. Chat- dations the community and tested further by a crisis And against that, asphalt be the end. It must be the their duties. tel slavery for 150 years on our leaders deem necessary of the soul, the murder of payment you would die. last time that this happens. Our County Police this continent; Jim Crow to better serve our constit- George Floyd, and what Derek Chauvain, by all In Westchester Coun- Commissioner Thomas segregation and prejudice uents.” that means for our society accounts, a tough guy in ty, in our home, we are Gleason. Deputy Commis- for another 100 years. And The Pelham Post • 6.5.20 - 6.30.20 • Page 4 • www.thepelhampost.com Respect in the Wake of George Floyd’s Death for the last 50 years, still a combination of small indig- ty New York State Attorney nities and the prejudices of General Alvin Bragg, we must everyday living. The eco- do away with the burden of nomic prejudices that are proving that an officer act- unexpressed with violence ed “willfully” in using deadly to the person, but the vi- force to be held accountable. olence of institutions and We have contacted our bureaucracies. No govern- state legislators to advocate ment can wipe out human for enactment of use of force prejudice, prejudice taught legislation that will out- from the baby’s bassinet, law the physical aggression it’s nurtured over the years that has led to the deaths through a society. But we of black men and women in must be found on the side shocking numbers across of racial justice in the final this country. “The​ dispari- analysis. President Lyn- ty in police encounters that don Johnson, in passing result in death for black and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, brown people is staggering,”​ said on national television says Paula Wood, Executive for the first time, an Amer- Board member. ​“The fact is ican president “We shall that not one life needs to be overcome,” a Southerner lost ever again if we act now in the White House using to outright outlaw the phys- the words of the protest ical acts that have repeat- marches of that day to sig- edly killed people of color nify efforts to end racial during encounters with po- barriers. Fifty years later, lice.” with certain progress made, In addition to reform we are still a long way away of our use of force laws, we from completing that task. have implored our state rep- I realize now I will not resentatives to pass legisla- live to see that completion, tion to make permanent the but we must continue on office of the special prosecu- that path. tor appointed by executive We honor George order in 2015, or to create Floyd’s death by bringing Photo courtesy of Kim McGreal a commission to investigate his murderer to justice. used the tragedy of George anger built up over years. and bring back a true fair We recognize that people of police use of force in New We honor his sacrifice by Floyd to compound trag- There is a desire to exact prosperity that benefits us color are disproportionately York State. ​“It’s imperative making our police policies edy by burning buildings some penalty for crimes all. And we will prove once victimized in police encoun- that police conduct that re- refreshed and new again. and worse, using the op- that stretch far beyond the again that democracy and ters, and have urged our law- sults in harm to citizens be And we salute the many portunity to loot and to murder of George Floyd. debate and disagreement makers to act now to protect evaluated by an independent men and women who hon- obtain consumer goods. We cannot undo the evil is not weak. It is strong. It the sanctity of life in our prosecutor in an office that or that badge every day and They burned out the stores that was done in past years, is more powerful than bul- communities. does not coordinate with lo- protect us and perform to of black businessmen who but we can right the ship lets and Molotov cocktails. Since the killing of Eric cal departments in their daily the highest level of ser- operate in their communi- and we can do what is right We will prove it so that our Garner in 2014, there has work,”​ says Executive Board vices. Those men and wom- ty. And they gave license to - right now. children amongst us today, been no change in the law al- member Deborah Lowery en of law enforcement are those who would repress For what is the alter- as they grow and as they lowing deadly use of force by Knapp. not guilty. But those who dissent with a heavy hand native? To battle on and to remember the spring of police officers in New York. Finally, the use of force practiced their task with a by their own use of vio- bloody each other? To al- 2020, they will remember Garner’s daughter Emerald reporting requirements en- prejudice and a hatred are lence. low this democracy, which it as a time that we, their Snipes Garner has called acted in 2019 are a step in guilty. I don’t doubt that there is flawed but substantial, parents, saved this country for a ban on chokeholds, the right direction, but do Across Westchester were agent provocateurs in descend into madness, to as sure as their grandpar- and Campaign Zero would not go far enough. ​“Report- yesterday, in New Rochelle, the crowds. Those of both descend into anarchy. Or ents saved this democracy further ban strangleholds, ing only on use of force does in Hastings, in Peekskill, in extremes. The far right as turn it over into the control during the years of depres- hog-tying, and transport- not disrupt the pattern of ra- Ardsley, men and women well as the far left who want of totalitarians who wish sion and World War. ing people face down, along cial disparity in police inter- marched and rallied and to see our civil society col- to make a subject to their We will do this, my with seven additional points actions, when each holds the met to protest to call for lapse. Some of them want a rule? friends. Have faith. And say that, when included in use possibility of ending in dead- new policies. They met in “boogaloo” war, or anarchy. We will simply not let a prayer. of force policies, have been ly force,”​ says Marisa Panza- peace. Within the bounds We state in firm terms, that happen. shown to decrease police ni, Executive Board member. ​ of civil discourse in a free we make no bargain with By force of will and A Statement from killings of unarmed citizens “We must be data driven if democracy. They conduct- those who would destroy through the grace of an al- by up to 72%. Second, the we are to make a conscious ed themselves with honor. our lives and our proper- mighty God. We will right the Progressive Black Lives Matter Founda- and methodical effort in And the police who worked ty as wanton lawbreakers. what is wrong. We will find tion maintains that “reason- our state to eradicate po- alongside of them did so as They are not protesting in- justice and we will do so Women of Pelham able” use of force by police lice brutality, and that starts Progressive Women of well with honor. I’m proud justice - they are advancing peacefully by the rule of allowed in our penal code with transparency about the Pelham stands with black of that Westchester. a selfish desire for chaos. law, not by the rule of the must be changed to “nec- number of encounters New and brown New Yorkers and On our television sets We stand firm against that streets. We will overcome essary” use of force. Third, Yorkers have with police,”​ calls for proactive legislation across the County, some chaos. this pandemic disease. We according to Garner’s law- says Liz Massie, Executive to outlaw police brutality. acted with dishonor. They There was righteous will right our economy yer and former Chief Depu- Board Member. The Pelham Post • 6.5.20 - 6.30.20 • Page 5 • www.thepelhampost.com 2018 PMHS Graduate attending Project Community Salutes Our Oxford University Spring of 2021 Project CHILDD Nurses I would like to thank the encouraged other first gener- Village of Pelham for the sup- ation students to pursue their Project Community port they have given me over dreams in Higher Education. joins the celebration of the the years. I have gained a number of extraordinary nurses who Organizations such as interpersonal and intrap- care for those affected by The Pelham Civics Associ- ersonal skills since the two the COVID-19 pandemic. We ation, Community Church years I graduated from Pel- also celebrate the nurses who of the Pelhams, The Manor ham Memorial High School. share their education and ex- Club, and many others who This spring I will be studying perience for our programs, give a generous amount of at St. Edmund Hall in Oxford while balancing a full-time scholarships each year have University where I will be fo- career and family demands. made it possible for me and cusing on clinical and devel- Margaret M. Monahan, BSN, many others to continue our opmental psychology. This RN, is the Clinical Director education post High School would also have not been of Project CHILDD and Teen graduation. Two years ago a possible without the endless Project CHILDD in Pelham. number of scholarships al- Census, a librarian, and a stu- support and encouragement Joanne Rooney CFNP, is the lowed me to attend Vassar dent teacher. I have been a from my parents John and Clinical Director of Project College where I am current- mentor to Freshmen, played Elizabeth Pennetta who have CHILDD in the Bronx. Their Margaret M. Monahan Joanne Rooney ly studying Psychology and bingo with senior citizens, always believed in me. care reflects a commitment at Sound Shore Hospital in Joanne has expressed a Education. I have worked as helped raise money for im- to the health and well-being New Rochelle. She is current- deep love for Project CHILDD, a research assistant, a trans- migrants, built houses with Respectfully, of children and families, par- ly Executive Director for a Je- for which she has been a Di- lator for Hagase Contar 2020 Habitat for Humanity, and Karla Pennetta ticularly those in need of spe- suit retirement community at rector for over 30 years. Jo- cialized services. Fordham University and will anne feels great joy in the start a Masters Program in smiles, laughs and pride that Pelham Council of PTAs Sponsors Project CHILDD & Teen Clinical Ethics at Georgetown the children feel in their new- Project CHILDD this fall. found accomplishments. Par- Mainstreaming children For 15 years Marga- ents routinely tell her how Virtual Candidates Forum and teens with special needs in ret has been a Director of important the program is to BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN size guidelines on all levels. We the public school system often Project CHILDD, which she reducing stress and bringing are looking to hire a Dedicated results in social isolation. Proj- states is life-affirming. She happiness to the entire fam- On Tuesday, May 26th, Interventionalist at Siwanoy and ect CHILDD (Community Help brings skills and comfort to ily. Board of Education candi- Colonial Schools, plus an Ele- In Learning about Develop- those with special needs, and dates Sue Bratone Childs and mentary Technology Teacher. mental Disabilities) offers par- learns powerful lessons from Knowledge to Navigate Jessica DeDomenico par- We have to plan for the ide- ticipants, ages 3 through 18, a each participant. Margaret is Successful strategies ticipated in a virtual forum, al scenario of everybody back at dedicated safe space for learn- proud to provide this invalu- used by teen mentors in Proj- sponsored and moderated by school as normal with everything ing and socialization. Teen Proj- able gift to the community. ect CHILDD: Learn how to Pelham Council of PTAs Pres- running fully. ect CHILDD serves adolescents help those with ADHD/ADD ident Beth Blanc. DeDomeni- and young adultsby offering Joanne Rooney, Director of by visiting projectcommu- co is currently BOE President; Friday night socialization. They Project CHILDD - Bronx nity.us/blog/information/ Childs is Vice President. are treated to a range of activ- Joanne earned a BSN adhd-add-strategies/. ities to gain independence and from Lehman College, a Mas- To learn how to help establish new friendships. Both ters Degree from the College those with Autism visit pro- Sue Bratone Childs programs are provided free of of New Rochelle, and a Post- jectcommunity.us/blog/ charge. graduate Degree from Pace information/10-things- and not reduce student ser- University. For over 40 years, every-child-with-autism- vices. Regarding the ques- Teen Mentors Joanne practiced at Monte- wishes-you-knew/. tion about what lessons they Teen mentors are crit- fiore Medical Center in the To get involved with learned during their first three ical to the success of Proj- Pediatric Intensive Care Cen- Project CHILDD and Project years on the Board, DeDomeni- ect CHILDD and Teen Proj- ter, the Neurosurgical Cranial Community’s other health- co acknowledged that you can’t ect CHILDD. To qualify for Base Center, Ambulatory Sur- based programs, visit pro- please everyone but instead, participation, teen mentors gery, and the School-Based jectcommunity.us or call 914- focus on the big picture; deci- must undertake an orienta- Health Center. 813-8158 for more info. sions made impacting students Jessica DeDomenico tion program that focuses are not easy ones. Beth Blanc on the special needs of the “We are here as stewards “Appropriations to- participants and prepares the A Mother Shares Blanc posed a series of to make sure the School District tal $76,700,000 with Bud- mentors for supportive inter- “My autistic daughter Diane has been a participant of Project questions to the candidates re- stays strong and stable,” Childs get-to-Budget Increase of 2.36%; actions. CHILDD for many years. For her, this has meant new friends, added. lating to major challenges faced Maximum Allowable Tax Levy In- loving care by nurses, creative art projects, exercise, treats, by the Pelham Union Free School Superintendent of Schools crease is 3.48%, reduced to 3.15% Margaret M. Monahan, parties, smiles and laughs, and meaningful relationships with District (PUFSD); Budget; Stra- Dr. Cheryl Champ outlined the due to use of $215,000 in Debt Director of Project CHILDD neurotypical teen mentors. For me and my husband, this has tegic Plan and lessons learned 2020-2021 School Budget. “This Service Funds. It is a Tax-Cap - Pelham impacting how they would ap- is a maintenance, not a growth compliant Budget. Margaret is a practic- meant peace of mind and 3-hour periods to go out, meet up proach another term. or expansion Budget,” Champ “There was a forecast- ing registered nurse whose with friends, and spend uninterrupted time with each other and began. “We really worked hard to Both candidates come ed drop in building aid, due to career began at St. Vincent’s our neurotypical son. Priceless! All in our own town and free! It to the consensus that while maintain student instructional, Middle School construction Hospital in Manhattan, where is this unparalleled program that motivated me to join the Board Budget cuts were necessary extracurricular and athletic pro- coming to an end.” Champ she practiced with the cys- of Project Community. Thank you Pelham Project CHILDD and due to COVID-19, particularly grams, providing for academic emphasized that voting on the tic fibrosis team, involved in the $700,000 reduction, the and social-emotional needs of Budget is by absentee ballot facilitating groups for young Project Community!” Schools must focus on chil- students. only; deadline is 5:00 p.m. on adults. Margaret then be- --Susan Deland dren’s emotional well-being “It maintains current class Tuesday, June 9th. came the Director of Nursing

The Pelham Post • 6.5.20 - 6.30.20 • Page 6 • www.thepelhampost.com Pelham Art Center Announces Upcoming Community Art Days and “Pelham Art Rocks” Pelham Art Center has announced three The USPS Art Exchange will have its first upcoming Community Art Days to take place physical exhibition in the Pelham Art Center on the first Sundays of June, July and August. gallery for the month of August. There will The Community Art Days aim to bring artmak- be a virtual opening reception on Friday, Au- ing to the public in a collaborative and fun way, gust 7th, 6-8pm. The exhibition of small col- with the use of social distance practices. laborative works completed between artists Community Art Day began in 2019 as an across the country will be on view according all-day celebration of art. In light of the COVID to updated gallery protocol. More information crisis and community feedback, Pelham Art coming soon to pelhamartcenter.org. Center will hold multiple Community Art *Pelham Art Center asks that visitors Days this year according to physical distanc- keep physically distant from the artist(s) in ing guidelines.* On first Sundays this summer, the courtyard but encourages you to observe, Pelham Art Center teachers will be present in enjoy and ask questions! Disposable materi- the Pelham Art Center Courtyard at 155 Fifth als will be provided on site to participate in Avenue doing live painting demos. Come Pelham Art Rocks, or visitors are welcome to speak with an artist, watch an artist create, paint their rock from home and return it to the and join in on our new community art project! arch at their convenience. Upcoming Community Art Days are as follows: Sunday, June 7th 1:00-3:00pm (rain date Sunday, June 14th); Sunday, July 5th 1:00- WHITE PLAINS DESIGN DEPARTMENT OPENING MAY 26 3:00pm (rain date Sunday, July 12th); and Sun- day, August 2nd 1:00-3:00pm (rain date Sun- day, August 9th). Pelham Art Rocks! Part of the upcoming Community Art Days is “Pelham Art Rocks!”–a collaborative public art installation consisting of individual rocks painted by our community members. Come take a rock, paint a rock, and leave a rock under the Pelham Art Center red arch! Visitors can create a rock during any of the three Community Art Days, or paint their rock at home and return it under the arch lat- er. Pelham Art Center invites everyone to con- tribute a colorful design to build an Art Rock Garden as a tribute to the strength and beauty of our community. For those painting from home, suggest- ed paints are acrylic and details can be added using paint markers. Consider mandala rocks, patterned rocks, inspirational words, spi- We are an essential business open to help our communuity. rals, shapes and patterns for your design. It is recommended to add a top coat clear acrylic sealer on top of your painted rocks. STAY SAFE. STAY BUSY. Pelham Art Center will soon announce details for the following exhibitions: In unprecedented times, Beginning in July, the Pelham Art Center Courtyard will hold an installation of playful we’re taking steps to inspire and uplift. sculptural works by Don Porcaro. A Short Sto- ry: Childhood’s End & Nomads will be on view through Fall 2020. The Art Center’s annual Student Exhibi- tion will be an online virtual exhibition with a virtual opening on Friday, July 10th, 6-8pm. Students of all ages who took a class with the Pelham Art Center between Summer 2019 and Spring 2020 are invited to participate! Sub- mission instructions will be available on Pel- ham Art Center’s website. Sign up for a free NOW PROVIDING CURBSIDE PICK-UP & DOORSIDE DROP-OFF digital copy of FOR YOUR SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE The Pelham Post In an effort to keep America open we will be launching anONLINE STORE COMING SOON at 99 years strong and family-owned, with locations in thepelhampost.com Westchester, Putnam and Rockland Counties today1 Visit Wallauer.com for store locations Visit Wallauer.com to findor call a location headquarters near atyou 914-948-4000 in Westchester, for information Putnam, and Rockland Counties

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The Pelham Post • 6.5.20 - 6.30.20 • Page 10 • www.thepelhampost.com Latimer Gives COVID-19 Update at FOA and Son Insurance Pelham Manor Meeting Coverage for Village Renewed BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Westchester County. There have tergov.com; 914-995-2900.” BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN more retail, real estate; 3) Restau- been 102 cases in Pelham Manor; Trustee Michelle DeLillo in- rants, bars and hotels; and 4) Movie Westchester County Exec- only two are active. The other quired how long the start-ups Village of Pelham Mayor theaters. “All decisions are at State utive George Latimer, accompa- 100 are not subject to being hos- would take; Latimer replied be- Chance Mullen called to order yet level. We have no authority to over- nied by Assistant Director of In- pitalized. There were 182 cases fore the end of June. However, on another remote meeting on Tues- ride the Governor’s orders,” Mullen tergovernmental Relations Ellen in Pelham Village with 9 current- Friday, May 15 a low risk activity, day, May 12th. stressed. “Masks are available in Hendrickx, spoke by telephone at ly active. Before re-opening we landscaping may open; recre- Trustee Ariel Spira-Cohen re- packets of five; contact the Police the remote Pelham Manor Board must show a 14-day decrease in ation areas such as tennis and ported that Police Chief Jason Pal- Department at 738-2000.” of Trustees meeting on Monday, hospitalization and 14-day de- golf courses are open. Regard- lett noted a 60% decrease in vehicle In response to two residents’ May 11th, conducted by Mayor crease in fatalities. Contract ing Shore Park, open on a limit- accidents in April and 23% reduc- inquiry about holding private block Jennifer Monachino Lapey. Tracing keeps track of those in- ed basis, leashed dogs would be tion from 2019. parties, Mullen emphasized that “We have over 31,384 Coun- fected. allowed beginning Monday, June Village Administrator Omar T. even before COVID-19, the Village ty-wide cases testing positive in “The first metrics of 1st. Small mentioned that Westchester must be “held harmless,” insured the County with 28,000 clearing re-openings will be 1) manufac- Washable cloth face cover- County in conjunction with West- against potential lawsuits for parties in the last two weeks, leaving turing and construction, curb- ings are available to homes; call chester Medical Center is conduct- on Village land, especially Oktober- 3,377 active cases,” Latimer be- side retail; 914-738-8807 to request delivery. ing antibody testing for Fire, Police fest when alcoholic beverages are gan. “We have under 500 indi- 2) office structures such Finally, the MS-4 Storm- Departments and DPW. involved. viduals hospitalized, down from as insurance and real estate; 3) water Management Report was Mayor Mullen reported that “This has been required since a peak of 1200. Even one death restaurants and bars; 4) major approved, promoting public COVID-19 cases total 162. Contract 2002. The Village cannot afford li- is a tragedy, with 1,227 who have public gatherings.” Latimer add- outreach, monitoring illicit dis- Tracing is in place with declin- ability for private events,” Mullen died in the County. Last night ed that businesses needing as- charge detection and construc- ing hospitalizations and deaths for stated. we lost 9 individuals; a month sistance can contact Director of tion/post construction site sed- 14 days determining re-openings. Then R.J. Impastato, Executive ago we were losing 40-45 people Economic Development Bridget iment discharges. There are four phases: 1) Construc- Vice President, Director of Client per night. Gibbons, bgibbons@westches- tion, manufacturing, retail curbside Relations, FOA and Son Insurance “We tested 112,663, 11% of pickup, with a 14-day interval be- Corp. presented Village property fore phase; 2) Professional services, continued on page 14 “DeCicco Cares” Program Continues to Help Communities ArtsWestchester Holds BY JOE NUNZIATA stores are located. This is Virtual Awards Ceremony our small contribution to For DeCicco & Sons, the brave men and women ArtsWestchester and historic city makes arts and “Quality First” is far more who are keeping us safe… for the Board of Trustees will culture central to its revi- than a brand theme line. It which we are so grateful.” hold a Virtual Arts Award talization efforts. has been its mission state- For the DeCicco Family, Ceremony on June 30. Education Award -- ment – and promise – that that gratefulness strongly ex- The 2020 Honorees: A-Chord with Kids. A group goes beyond its premier food tends to all of their incredibly of youth volunteers pro- products and outstanding hard-working team members. vides music education and customer service. It’s a virtue Every single day, DeCicco & that, since its inception more Sons team members are cel- than 40 years ago, extends ebrated and served a free hot into caring for and helping the volunteer organizations… and breakfast and lunch made es- tions of over 6,000 goods. communities in which they beyond. pecially for them – all with an John DeCicco Jr, Presi- Emily & Eugene Grant serve. Now more than ever, According to Luisa extensive selection of five op- dent of DeCicco & Sons, con- Arts Patron Award -- The the popular family-owned su- DeCicco, Director of Hu- tions… plus salad and dessert. tinued, “We truly are all in this Romita Family of Pelham. mentorship to its peers. permarket chain – through its man Resources and Founder Since the beginning of together. We are extremely A family’s leadership and Lawrence Salley Pho- “DeCicco Cares” benevolent of DeCicco & Sons Events & May alone, a huge amount grateful for the tremendous dedication fuels the cultur- tography Award -- Arnold program and its award-win- Cuisine, “Our team mem- of food has been donated sacrifices people all around al life of the Pelham com- Kastenbaum of Mama- ning Catering Department - bers, our customers and our through DeCicco Cares, in us are making… including our munity. roneck. A talented photog- has been donating food and communities continue to be addition to their ongoing front-liners, our team mem- Artist Award -- Pablo rapher plays with light to coordinating constant sup- our priorities. Whenever and support of local volunteer bers, and our volunteers. We Mayor. An acclaimed jazz transform ordinary objects. port for the local healthcare wherever we are able to help, and charitable organiza- will do our very best to con- musician shares his pas- Luncheon Co-Chairs front liners, fire departments, we will.” tions, assisting those in the tinue to help…even with this sion for modern Colombian are Helen & Bill Gates and police departments, EMT and Luisa continued, “The community in a multitude of overwhelming magnitude of music and dance with the Deborah & Alan Simon. ambulatory organizations, pandemic caused many parts ways. Significant assistance need. And perhaps we can in- world. Committee Chair is Barbara essential service businesses, of our store to cease oper- has also been provided to lo- spire others to join in as well.” Arts Organization Z. Monohan. food pantries, soup kitchens, ating, such as our massive cal food pantries with dona- It’s no wonder the Pel- Award -- Blue Door Art For more event infor- catering division, our food ham Civic Association – one of Center. A vibrant arts orga- mation, go to artsw.org/ bars, bakery, pizza, sushi, and New York State’s most active nization enlivens the cul- artsaward2020. prepared foods. So in order charitable, volunteer orga- tural life of Yonkers. to keep all these extra peo- nizations, have bestowed its Sophia Abeles Edu- ple on our staff employed, we most prestigious Person of the cation Award -- Ossining utilized them to spearhead Year Awards to John DeCicco, Public Library. This library our DeCicco Cares Program Sr. in 2004 and John DeCicco, brings a diverse range to prepare and deliver large Jr. and Luisa DeCicco in 2015. of arts programming to quantities of well-deserved To find out more about Northern Westchester. meals for our much respect- DeCicco & Sons and its Community Award -- ed local first responders in “DeCicco Cares” Program, City of New Rochelle. This our communities where our visit deciccos.com.

The Pelham Post • 6.5.20 - 6.30.20 • Page 11 • www.thepelhampost.com when I visited I was able to heightened awareness of The marvel at parts of the re- Bauhaus, I was amused, not constructed lost collection to say amazed, to notice - Girl in Transit: – glorious masterpieces by all around me - examples of Feininger, Kandinsky, and this symbolic design. Walls Bauhaus Klee, among others, from painted in bright, primary international collections in colors, the mauve New York 100 Years of France, Denmark, Switzer- City skyline at dusk with its land, Austria, the US and Ja- straight lines slashing across Delightful Design pan. the sky, the Met Life Build- By Barbara Barton Sloane The first historical men- ing (Walter Gropius!) and tion of the city of Dessau was the Seagram Building (Mies in 1213 and it became an im- van der Rohe). Thus, I didn’t The famous Bauhaus excited to tour the Dam- portant center in 1570. Fast actually leave behind this Art School opened in Wei- merstock Estate, an impres- forward to today: The Bau- fresh, forward-looking style mar, Germany in 1919; there sive example of new archi- haus Museum Dessau has at all. As I light my Marianne Bauhaus Museum Weimar, courtesy of Sloane Travel Photography students studied not only tecture created by Walter recently been built to mark Brandt look-alike lamp and architecture but created ev- Gropius and Otto Haesler, engaging are the Goethe dwelling was of a floating the centenary of this epochal settle down in my Mies-in- erything from buildings to among others. Built in 1929 House, built in the Baroque asymmetrical building that and enduring school of de- spired chair, the thought hits art and furniture. Through- in just 7 months as an af- style in 1709 and surrounded seemed to change and re- sign. Until now, it was only me: this is truly Bauhaus in out this year Germany is cel- fordable housing complex, with a verdant garden, and verse itself as I entered and possible to view the prized My House! ebrating its centenary, and I it united the aesthetic prin- the Friedrich von Schiller moved through the rooms. collection of the Bauhaus had the once-in-a-lifetime ciples of air, light, and hy- House, the first memorial to Curiouser and curiouser, Foundation in a limited way If You Go opportunity recently to visit giene. Created with radiant a poet in Germany. Wan- I found nothing symmet- but in the new Museum it is all the design’s hotspots and white plaster, grey plinths, dering through its rooms, rical inside its walls which splendidly showcased. Bauhaus Museum Weimar explore exhibits and events flat roofs, uniform windows, I had a real feeling for the were painted with 37 dif- Gothic Grandeur: Be- www.weimar.de/culture/ marking the birthplace of and scattered throughout, everyday life of the Schiller ferent gentle pastel colors - fore bidding adieu to Bau- sights/museum Modernism. relaxing benches, sculpture family as I glimpsed a lovely eye-catching and completely hausland, I made sure I trav- Form Follows Function: and gardens, Dammerstock teapot made of local porce- entrancing. These myriad eled to Magdeburg to view Auerbach House The Bauhaus (literally “Build- works just as well today as it lain resting on a small stove tones illustrated how color the oldest Gothic cathedral www.haus-auerbach.de ing House”) was founded by did when first conceived. As top. Design, craftsmanship relates to space and light, in all of Germany. First built architect Walter Gropius sprawling as it is one feels and hospitality enhanced and gave each room its own in 937, the current Magde- Bauhaus Museum Dessau with the idea of creating a welcomed and cozy, espe- my Weimar visit with a stay special ambience. burg Cathedral was con- www.bauhaus-dessau.de “total work of art.” This style, cially resting on a bench at the Hotel Elephant in the Once More – With structed over a period of 300 which includes architecture under towering Linden and heart of the city. The Bau- Feeling: During the Weimar years beginning in 1209. The Barbara Barton and graphic, interior, and Elm trees fronting the iconic haus elements that were re- Republic, the Moritzburg Cathedral is replete with art, Sloane is a industrial design, would lat- Goethe House. This was the flected in my room as well Art Museum in Halle was a both antique and modern; Pelham-based er become one of the most writer’s first-ever home as a as well as on-site tour of the significant museum of con- The statue of the Egyptian Travel Editor/ influential currents in mod- young man and throughout property by Fritz, the hotel’s temporary art. When the Saint Maurice dating back Columnist who ern planning – very clean, his life he kept it as his re- cultural expert, put the icing National Socialists came to to 1250 was impressive and writes for a simplistic and ultra contem- treat and studio. on top of my short day and power in 1933, this collec- I was enthralled by a large number of both porary. Louis Sullivan, de- Bauhaus Girls: One of half spent here. tion was suddenly regarded relief of the Ten Virgins, de- national and scribing Bauhaus, coined the the best preserved medieval In Jena, I lost my heart as degenerate and the works picting the importance of international publications. phrase Form Follows Func- cities in Germany, Erfurt was to the charming and amus- were vilified in “Exhibitions being spiritually prepared. She delights in sharing her tion – an apt description. first mentioned in the year ing Auerbach House built in of Shame” that opened in Departing the Cathe- global travel experiences with The first city in my Bau- 742, and among its treasures 1924 by Walter Gropius for 1937; thus 146 of these unique dral and ultimately Germany, our readers. hausland tour was Karlsruhe. is the Alte Synagogue, beau- Felix and Anna Auerbach. As works were ultimately lost I felt curiously ensconced Lying at the northern edge of tifully maintained and dating I climbed a hill to its crest and today only fourteen have in all things Medieval. Yet, the Black Forest, much of the from the 11th century. A lit- my first impression of the been re-acquired. Happily returning home with my town was built in a charm- tle known fact: in 1919 more ing Neoclassical style. The women than men applied to Landesmuseum is a massive study at one of the first Bau- County Remembers Over 1,100 Residents Who Have Died Of bright, canary-yellow struc- haus art schools, and this ture that is one of the most city’s Angermuseum sheds Covid-19 with“Ribbons of Remembrance” important cultural history light on four of the “Bauhaus Overlooking the Hud- do something tangible to re- the COVID-19 pandemic. Our museums in all of Germany. Girls,” uncovering the lives son River and the Palisades at member that person in those staff has worked diligently to The works encompass pre- of Gertrud Arndt, Marianne Lenoir Preserve in Yonkers, quiet moments, when it’s you, provide a peaceful environ- and early history, ancient Brandt, Margarete Heymann stands a new memorial, the the remembrance of your ment that will allow people cultures, the Middle Ages, and Margaretha Reichardt Ribbons of Remembrance, loved one and nature. We are to reflect on the loss they are the Baroque period and into and their work in photogra- dedicated to Westchester here near the eternal Hudson feeling.” the 21st Century. Later, I ex- phy, metalwork, ceramic and County residents who have and eternal mountains in sky Westchester County plored the ZKM Center for textiles. lost their lives to COVID-19. that will be here before we Department of Community Art and Media housing paint- UNESCO World Her- Visitors will find the got here and here long after Mental Health Commissioner ing, photography and sculp- itage Sites: In April of last memorial a short walk away we are gone. It’s a way to re- Michael Orth said, “Although ture as well as film, video, year, the New Bauhaus Mu- from the Lenoir Preserve used permanent markers in member that this people were we are unable to grieve in dance and performance. The seum opened in Weimar, parking lot in front of the the designated bin to be prop- once with us, important to us traditional ways during this museum’s mission is to con- showcasing a wide range of Wightman Mansion. Ribbons erly disinfected by parks staff. and we’re not going to forget time, it is critical that we allow tinue the classical arts into the world’s oldest collection and permanent markers will Westchester County Ex- them.” ourselves and others the time the digital age. The Daimler of Bauhaus treasures. The be available at the memorial. ecutive George Latimer said, Westchester County necessary to work through Collection’s “Light as an Ar- building features a striking Visitors are encouraged to “We need within our culture Parks Department Commis- this process in order to move tistic Installation,” featured minimalist glass cube over a write the name of someone certain social points where sioner Kathy O’Connor add- toward health and healing. 50 artists and 80 works from concrete base with five lev- they have lost on the ribbon we can come together. We ed, “The Westchester County Connect with loved ones and the 1950s to the present. els of exhibition space. The and tie it to one of two trees have all lost people that we Parks Department is proud seek out additional support if Public Housing for the city consists of 11 World Her- or the rope structure. know and love through this to memorialize the victims of you are in need.” Ages: The next day I was itage sites. Two of the most Visitors are asked to drop process. This is a chance to The Pelham Post • 6.5.20 - 6.30.20 • Page 12 • www.thepelhampost.com The Importance of Parental Advocacy for Vulnerable Students During COVID-19

BY BERNARD A. KROOKS entitlement to a FAPE during itor progress in all areas. Doc- and timely. Make sure the goals showing increased anxiety, the AND MARION M. WALSH the COVID-19 emergency. The ument what is working and not are appropriately ambitious school district should docu- New York State Education De- working and what services the and not recycled from the year ment this on the IEP. The COVID-19 pandem- partment has stated that stu- school district may not have before. 8. Make Sure the IEP Re- ic has made education more dents with disabilities must provided. Check whether the 5. Review Needed Tran- flects Parental Perspective. challenging than ever. Schools receive continuity of learning district has completed evalu- sition Services. If your child If you disagree with the IEP, are operating remotely and and, to the greatest extent ations in the past three years. is turning 15 this year, the IEP make sure the comments re- may continue to do so for the possible, the special education 2. Review IEP. Ensure must contain appropriate flect this. Document any con- foreseeable future. In fact, no and related services identified you have a copy of your child’s transition services, mean- cerns in writing. one knows what public educa- in the student’s individualized IEP. If you do not, request it ing the services needed to 9. If Your Child Does not Krooks LLP and has been hon- tion will look like in September. education program (IEP). Thus, from the school district. En- transition to post-secondary have an IEP, Consider Referral. ored as one of the “Best Law- In this age of remote instruc- even though school buildings sure the IEP is accurate and schooling or programming and If you believe your child has a yers” in America for each of tion, all involved face unprece- are not open, educational and reflects your child’s needs. independent living. disability that is impacting his the last seven years. He is past dented uncertainty and stress. therapeutic services must Take the time to ensure that 6. Be Realistic in Expec- education, refer your student President of the National Acad- Yet the pandemic has had continue in a way that works present levels of educational tations. A FAPE requires an to the Committee on Special emy of Elder Law Attorneys a disproportionate impact on for each student. achievement and functional appropriate education—which Education for evaluations to (NAELA) and past President of students with learning or emo- School districts will be performance are correct and means that the IEP must be determine eligibility. You may the New York Chapter of NAE- tional disabilities. The transi- seeking increased flexibili- updated. reasonably calculated for ed- also refer your child for a Sec- LA. Mr. Krooks has also served tion to remote instruction has ty due to the current crisis. 3. Make Sure you Under- ucational benefits in light of a tion 504 plan if you think your as chair of the Elder Law Sec- left many with inappropriate That’s why it is particularly im- stand Program and Services. child’s circumstances. In 2017, child needs accommodations tion of the New York State Bar programming or services, the portant for parents to be vig- Make sure you understand the the U.S. Supreme Court clari- but not special education ser- Association. He has been select- inability to access instruc- ilant and proactive in working IEP. What is the class size for fied that progress just above vices. School districts have an ed as a “New York Super Law- tion and a feeling of isolation. on an appropriate program for your student? Will she have minimal is not enough to show obligation to identify and eval- yer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may Parents may feel too over- your child—whether a Kinder- an appropriate amount of in- a FAPE. 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Consider Whether sponsibility of your school education department. She mandates that each student Progress this Year. During the Every IEP contains goals to Your Child Needs Increased district, it is recommended to serves on the Board of Directors with a disability receive a free quarantine, you may have had address every area of need. services. Make sure the IEP seek legal representation from of NAMI Westchester and is a appropriate public education more time with your child and Goals drive the programming reflects any changes brought an experienced attorney. past honoree from Westchester (FAPE). The U.S. Department of have a better sense of how and should be specific, mea- on by the quarantine. Thus, if Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is Jewish Community Services, as Education has confirmed the they are doing in school. Mon- surable, achievable, relevant your child has regressed or is a founding partner of Littman advocate of the year.

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Check out their with a reservation must show com abread.com beef, pork, veal and poultry shopping cart online. 914-245- Alternative up 5 minutes prior their reser- to restaurants, country clubs 0409 www.hudsonmilk.com vation and walk into the store THE BREAD FACTORY RESTAURANT DEPOT OPENS and institutions since the Starlight Dairy out of Shopping for confirmation. DeCicco & REOPENS IN NEW TO THE PUBLIC! 1950s. Owner, long time White Yorktown Heights has been Sons, founded out of a small ROCHELLE! Shop where the restau- Plains resident, Carl Fischer servicing Westchester/Fair- Tips During Bronx storefront in 1973, has Closed for a time during rants do. Big wholesale cash has opened his factory to the field communities since 1993. in recent years introduced a coronavirus restrictions, the & carry foodservice supplier public weekdays from 8 a.m. They offer a variety dairy, cof- Coronavirus! number of modern protocols bakery recently reopened. So Restaurant Depot has opened to 3 p.m. All orders are vacu- fee and meat products, and to their markets. www.decic- happy to have them back! I its doors to the public across um sealed at pick up. For de- they deliver ‘farm to doorstep’. Home cooking has seen a coandsons.com www.opent- have been stopping into The the country. They operate tails, give them a call. Fischer & 914-243-0069 www.starlight- major uptick. Wholesale food able.com/groceries Bread Factory on Grove St., 135 warehouses nationwide. Miller, 85 Westmoreland Ave., dairy.com purveyors of every stripe have New Rochelle, for years. It’s a Here in Westchester they have White Plains. Phone: 914-946- Due to increased de- opened their doors to the gen- ACE ENDICO MARKETPLACE, local gem. The Orza family has stores in Port Chester and 5420. mand, we hear getting a slot eral public during the Covid-19 MT. VERNON & BREWSTER! a long history in the bakery Mount Vernon. They are the for some of these services may crisis in order to increase cash Wholesale food supplier business, and I must say while a restaurant industry equivalent WHAT HAPPENED TO THE be difficult. You can register flow. You can take advantage… to the food service industry sit here enjoying a slice of their to Costco. The company sells a OLD-FASHIONED MILKMAN? for their waiting list. Ace Endico based in Brewster, fresh rye bread toasted with a wide variety of food products, Milk and dairy delivery Stay Safe! DECICCO & SONS NOW N.Y., has a retail arm called Ace smear of butter, their goods are paper goods and equipment. are alive and well in the West- ACCEPT SHOPPING Endico Marketplace. You can as fresh and satisfying as ever. Big bulk is the order of the chester area. Matt Marone (Morris Gut has been RESERVATIONS! visit the market, or get home Depending on the occasion, we day, but if your household can of Westchester Milk delivers tracking and writing about the An innovative approach delivery in the Bronx, West- bring home their delicious rye, handle It, or you form a group a curated variety of milk and food and dining scene in great- to grocery market shopping chester, Putnam, and Fairfield cranberry raison, walnut bread, of friends and neighbors, RD dairy products, eggs, bottled er Westchester for 30 years. He has been enacted by DeCicco Counties by visiting their web- baguettes, multi-grain semoli- may be a good option. They water, meats, preserves, juic- may be reached at: 914-235- & Sons’ Westchester locations site. They sell a wide range of na, onion petit pain, and their are open 7 days. You can easily es, honey and maple syrup, 6591. Email: gutreactions@op- The Pelham Post • 6.5.20 - 6.30.20 • Page 13 • www.thepelhampost.com tonline.net) Iona Preparatory Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced Iona Preparatory School Seniors communities. He was Rochelle, N.Y., where it educates Michael Bachmann and Nicholas Can- one of eight students young men to be moral and ethical nistraci have earned recognition as the selected to the Transla- leaders. Iona Preparatory School Class of 2020 valedictorian and saluta- tional Molecular Imag- is a Catholic community inspired torian, respectively. Brother Thomas ing Institute at Mount by the charism of Blessed Edmund R. Leto, Ed.D., President of Iona Prep, Sinai for a 6-week Rice as expressed in the Essential marked the announcement today with summer program for Elements of a Christian Brothers a special visit to each of the student’s graduate, college and Education. We develop young men homes to congratulate them in person high school students into moral and ethical leaders who and thank them for their hard work and at the Icahn School of are dedicated to Christian service dedication. Iona Preparatory School Medicine with a focus and who strive for spiritual, intel- Class of 2020 has 198 graduates. So far on neurological and lectual and physical excellence. students have received over $23M in ac- psychiatric disorders Iona Prep was recently named as ademic scholarships. and computer pro- Salutatorian Nicholas Canistraci and family. Westchester’s only all-boys Cath- Valedictorian Michael Bachmann and family. Leto said it was a pleasure to see gramming skills. In ad- their commencement gowns and honor olic school to make the “NY top Bachmann and Cannistraci excel in their shows; and a Speech & Debate (Foren- dition to setting the academic bar high stoles. 100 private schools list” on niche.com. academic work and extracurricular ac- sics) Captain, qualifying for State Finals for his peers, Cannistraci also cleared Valedictorian Bachmann and Sa- The Centennial Campaign for Excel- tivities, even during the pandemic. “At during his Sophomore and Junior Years. many as the pole vault team captain and lutatorian Cannistraci will address the lence is a $10 million capital campaign Iona Prep, our students are taught to He also co-founded Gaels-for-Life, an Westchester County All-Star Honorable senior Class of 2020, either virtually or in that will greatly enhance the arts and lead, advocate and pursue excellence in organization that is dedicated to foster- Mention the past two years. He was ac- person, during a graduation ceremony technology programs for all students. all endeavors. We are extremely proud of ing love and respect for life in all stages cepted early decision to the University tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June Brick-and-mortar components include Michael and Nicholas for their contribu- around campus. Come the fall, he will of Pennsylvania. 27. Specific details will be announced the addition of a 435-seat auditorium tions throughout their entire four years be continuing his education journey at Since March 16, Iona Prep has been closer to the date once County and State and an expansion of the Upper School’s as Gaels. They truly embody the Iona Hillsdale College in Michigan. conducting classes via remote learning. officials have released guidelines for re- Paul Verni Fine Arts Center. At the Low- Prep Man and we look forward to seeing Cannistraci (GPA 100.7071) resides The seniors last day of classes were May sponsible social gatherings. er School, the newly renovated Devlin them succeed in their future endeavors.” in New Rochelle and has received many 14, 2020, follow by a “drive-through” rec- Reaccredited by the Middle States Library & Center for Excellence has Bachmann (GPA 100.7125) resides accolades and honors during his four ognition ceremony the very next day Association of Colleges & Schools in been completely updated and renovated in Redding, Conn., and was recognized years, including being a member of the during which the future graduates re- 2015, Iona Preparatory School K-12 sits with a focus on Project Based Learning. as an Advanced Placement (AP) Schol- Mandarin Honor Society, Latin Honor ceived personalized lawn signs, T-shirts on 37 acres of suburban green in New For more information, please visit www. ar with Distinction. He served as Ed- Society, National Honor Society and an and blessed scapular medals, along with IonaPrep.org and, to hear our story, visit itor-in-Chief of the school yearbook; AP Scholar with Distinction. He facili- www.IAmIonaPrep.com. President of the Iona Prep Players group tated class retreats for grades 7-10 and where he performed in more than nine showcased Iona Prep to the surrounding CLASSIFIEDS FOA and Son Insurance Coverage for Village Renewed ANTIQUES • ART • COLLECTIBLES continued from page 11 Most cash paid for paintings, antiques, furniture, silver, sculpture, jewelry, books, cam- and casualty coverage; property including crime, general, law enforcement liability, public offi- eras, records, instruments, coins, watches, gold, comics, sports cards, etc. Please call cials, employment practices liability, automobile liability and physical damage, adding $125,000 Aaron at 914-235-0302. per occurrence for traffic/street light damage from June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021. Discussion continued regarding a two-year contract option for Workers’ Compensation and Employer Liability Coverage. LITERACY SPECIALIST Then the Municipal Separate Storm System (MS-4) Phase Two Report was submitted to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for renewal of Village’s State Pollutant Reading, Readiness, Learning to Read, & Reading Intervention, Ages 4-12. 1x/wk = Discharge and Elimination System Permit. $45/hr., 2x/wk = $40/hr. Email [email protected] or call 914-960-0589.

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Wartburg, a leading pro- Plains Hospital where he was lived on the campus, and in re- Mr. Altobelli, who was vider of senior healthcare diagnosed with COVID-19. Af- cent years, he donated pump- asymptomatic throughout his and residential services in ter beating the virus at Wart- kins and seasonal flowers from illness, rebuilt his strength Westchester County, releases burg, doctors, nursing staff, his farm in upstate New York. and endurance with the guid- twelfth (12th) COVID-19 re- and therapists gathered as Mr. Wartburg treats ance of physical and occupa- habilitative patient to home. Altobelli was discharged to his COVID-19 patients following tional therapists. “Wartburg Westchester nursing home home with family. “Wartburg all Department Of Health in- therapists and staff were great successfully treats 89-year- restored me with the strength fection control guidelines and throughout my stay and kept old Pelham man, May 8, I needed to get back on my much of the rehabilitative fo- my family informed of my 2020 – Health care workers feet and home safely,” Mr. Al- cus is on restoring respiratory progress,” he said. Mr. Altobel- from Wartburg applauded as tobelli said. Mr. Altobelli spent function, increased endur- li was also able to visit with his the skilled nursing rehabili- 21 days in Wartburg’s Covid-19 ance, and self-performance in family virtually and by phone tative facility discharged its rehab unit as he recovered. eating. “Wartburg’s dedicated with his son and daughter twelfth (12th) fully recovered Mr. Altobelli is a legend employees have worked tire- throughout his rehab stay. COVID-19 rehabilitative pa- in the community and has had lessly to treat patients during “They arranged for conversa- tient back home. a relationship with Wartburg the pandemic,” said David tions by FaceTime,” said Mr. Richard Altobelli, affec- for decades. A perennial Pel- Gentner, Wartburg’s President Altobelli’s daughter Lois Soc- tionately known in the com- ham businessman, Mr. Alto- and CEO. “Their dedication, codato. “Thank you Wartburg, munity as “Richie Bell,” 89, belli’s history with Wartburg especially in such trying cir- my father and entire family was admitted to Wartburg on includes coaching basketball cumstances as a pandemic, is will always be grateful to the April 17th, 2020 from White with the orphans who once worthy of a heroes praise.” Wartburg nursing home.” Heller and Finegan Receive Novel Night Pelham Together Roger Rees Award Congratulations to PMHS se- Mask Update niors Meredith Heller and Jack Fin- egan, who were chosen among the Rescheduled Pelham Together top 50 performers in the Greater The Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library made a recent announce- New York Area for the Roger Rees have announced that Novel Night 2020, originally ment that there are now Awards for their respective roles as scheduled for November 21, 2020, will be rescheduled Youth-sized masks avail- Rosemary Pilkington and J. Pierre- to November 20, 2021. The schedule change is due to able for purchase. Vol- pont Finch in the musical “How to COVID-19. unteers are tie-dying the Succeed in Business Without Really Novel Night, considered one of Pelham’s premiere masks until they run out Trying.” parties, is a biennial fundraising event in support of of fabric. In response to the global pan- the Town of the Pelham Public Library. Through Novel Through the un- demic, the Roger Rees Awards were Night ticket sales, the Friends raise substantial funds ending support of their modified to an online program this for the town’s library and its community programming. crew of sewing volun- year. Each high school was invited to Town-wide events like Novel Night and institu- teers, Pelham Together nominate the two students in quali- Meredith Heller tions like the Town of Pelham Public Library are what has been able to provide fying roles from their licensed school make Pelham’s community so special. Supporters of the cloth masks to front line musical production to submit a video audition. Those audition videos Library may consider donating to the Friends of the workers at no cost and to were evaluated by a panel of theatre industry professionals to deter- Town of Pelham Public Library, Inc. in 2020. Online do- the Pelham neighborhood mine the top 25 male and top nations are accepted here: https://www.pelhamlibrary. at very low cost. After two 25 female nominees. Finalists org/friends-library/give-library/. Donations will help month, over 6,000 masks and winners will be selected to support a wide range of library programs and vital have been provided for and announced during the services, including current virtual programming like free and more than 800 online awards presentation Online Story Time with Mr.Oz, the NuWave legal docu- masks have been sold to the community. scheduled for Monday, June ments portal, and free notary services now available via In order to sustain the mask-making effort, prices have to 1, 2020 at 7:30pm on the videoconference. The Town of Pelham Public Library be raised for the community masks from $5 to $10. All funds go Broadway Education Alli- and its staff are committed to helping the community to support Pelham Together programming, including supplies for ance YouTube channel. of Pelham during this time. masks, as well as youth and community programs. The Roger Rees Awards The Friends are currently working on plans for a Ordering is easy. Email [email protected] to con- for Excellence in Student new festive fundraising moment in Fall 2020. Stay tuned firm inventory. Indicate how many adult and/or youth sizes you Jack Finegan Performance is presented by for more information over the summer. For Novel Night need. You will receive an email confirming your order and instruc- Disney Theatrical Group (The Broadway League member) and the 2021, Pelham residents are encouraged to mark their tions on how to pay and where to pick up the masks. Broadway Education Alliance (fiscal sponsor) in association with Camp calendars now. The party will be worth the wait! Visit pelhamtogether.org Broadway LLC (program administrator and showcase producer).

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