Town Committee Proposes Plastic Bag Ban Public Hearing Expected to Be Held in June by JEREMY BROWN CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

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Plastic bags would be banned and paper bags would cost 15 cents in the town of Lewisboro, if all goes according the Sustain- ability Committee’s plan to limit reusable bag use. At the Lewisboro Town Board meeting on Monday, May 7, Elizabeth Meyer-Gross laid out her committee’s Reusable Bag Ini- tiative, which is the culmination of four years of research, meetings and discussion. “ e Sustainability Committee is going to send a message that Lewisboro, with its beautiful parks and lakes, is a community that cares about our environment and the health of our children and grandchildren,” she said. e goal of the initiative is to motivate local shoppers to carry their own bags, thereby eliminating the need for plastic bags at area PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER GROSS supermarkets. e initiative would not only Elizabeth Meyer-Gross gives a presentation to the Lewisboro Town Board. ban plastic bags at the point of sale, but also cussion, and residents also have shown an them to line my wastepaper baskets and to charge a 15-cent fee for the use of paper interest in the initiative, with petitions in pick up my dog poop’ and all of that,” she bags. support of the ban on plastic bags receiv- said. “But, the answer is that it’s still the “We don’t want people to switch over ing 400 signatures to date. right thing to do. It’s the right thing to do The Sustainability Committee hopes from plastic to paper,” Meyer-Gross said. “ ere are always going to be people for our environment and our health.” to get Lewisboro residents to use Local merchants so far, according to the who are going to be opposed to such a An occupational therapist who reusable bags. committee’s research, have been receptive proposal,” Meyer-Gross said. “ ey’re go- SEE PAGE 2 to the idea and are at least open to dis- ing to say, ‘I love my plastic bags. I want BAG BAN PHOTO COURTESY OF ADAM ROSE

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BAG BAN I started doing research, I discov- the sh that have ingested that people are getting cancer, but it’s FROM PAGE 1 ered that it’s also harmful to our plastic are then in turn eaten by something to really look at.” The Staff health and to that of marine ani- humans, the health risks can be A public hearing on the ini- EDITORIAL TEAM works with autistic children at mals. I’m a huge animal lover, and grave. tiative is set for the Town Board BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER St. Joseph’s Hospital in Yonkers, I’m also a grandmother and very “e sh do eat these particles,” meeting on June 11, and Meyer- EDITOR: 914-302-5628 Meyer-Gross’s work with the ini- concerned about what the future she said. “And everybody throws Gross hopes that the community [email protected] tiative began with her initial ap- holds for my grandson.” their hands up and says, ‘Why is will come out and make their ROB DIANTONIO pointment to the Sustainability As part of her presentation, there so much cancer? ey didn’t voices heard. SPORTS EDITOR: 914-302-5236 Committee four years ago. Meyer-Gross outlined the det- have so much cancer years and “We want merchants, restau- [email protected] “We all get involved in dier- rimental eects that plastic bags years ago.’ Well, they didn’t have rants and town residents to know ent issues relating to the environ- can have on the planet and on plastic bags years and years ago. that they have a voice,” she said. ment and sustainability for our individuals. She noted that 8 mil- And I think that it certainly is a “And this is the time to use it.” ADVERTISING TEAM town,” she said. “And so I decided lion tons of plastic end up in the contributing factor. I’m not go- LISA KAIN 914-351-2424 to take on the plastic bags, and as oceans each year and that, when ing to say it’s the only reason that [email protected] PAUL FORHAN To advertise in The Katonah-Lewisboro Times, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email freeman@halstonmedia. 914-202-2392 com. [email protected] CORINNE STANTON 845-621-4049 [email protected] JENNIFER CONNELLY 914-334-6335 [email protected] NANCY SORBELLA 914-205-4183 [email protected] BRUCE HELLER 914-202-2941 [email protected]

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BY JESSICA JAFET thetic, sympathetic CONTRIBUTING WRITER and o er a helping hand,” Pellini In a book of letters to her be- said. “Many people loved husband, Al, Marilyn Pel- are not willing or lini, a 49-year resident of Katonah, are not attuned to wrote her way through the grief someone else’s prob- that followed his shocking death lems because either in 2011. they’ve got enough “I started to write the day after of their own or they he died because I was so angry just don’t get it.” and I just had to nd some kind Finding humor in of outlet,” she said. “You can’t even the face of grief has look into a grief counselor, you helped this reluctant can’t move—I felt paralyzed, so widow navigate her I began to write and I just kept awkward new real- writing and writing and writing.” ity, which included the A former teacher, Pellini was a world of dating. She president of the Katonah Village joked that after trying Improvement Society, the lo- out dating services, she cal PTA and the Women’s Civic discovered a few things Club and has always been proud about the available men to call Katonah home. her age. She and husband saw their two Marilyn Pellini’s debut book, “Dear Al: A “Either they are dead children succeed as a doctor and Widow’s Struggles and Remembrances,” or they have just returned from a lawyer and were enjoying their is available for purchase at online Machu Picchu and are on their Marilyn Pellini retailers. four grandchildren. e golden way to Mount Everest to climb for years for the couple were under- the rst time—I have nothing in way when tragedy struck. ‘Don’t sit home—you’ve got to be with people who will let you talk, common with them,” Pellini said. Al Pellini went out shing Despite these obstacles and alone, as he had done for decades, those who will be empathetic, sympathetic and o er a helping hand.’ some health issues, this tenacious carrying his bag and wearing author is now inspiring others his wetsuit, in hopes of catch- –Marilyn Pellini by sharing her story at meetings, ing another big one. He had, in Author, ‘Dear Al’ church groups and other gather- fact, been recognized as a stand- ings. Pellini said she really wants out sherman when in 1984, he other widows and widowers to caught the second-largest striped was assumed to have drowned. He anybody could explain it until you fort in reading these letters and know that they are not alone. bass in the world, caught from was 71 years old. have to go through it.” will relate to various stages of “I’m really doing this because shore and weighing in at more Marilyn, a vibrant and active She continued her handwritten, grief: anger, sadness and loss that I have read all the grief books in than 64 pounds. community member, tried every- heartfelt letters to her husband for follows the sudden death of a Katonah, I have read all the grief “At rst the part that was so dif- thing she could to deal with the many years and eventually com- loved one. Daily tasks like taking books in the Westchester County cult was that in some way, I kind loss of her husband of 48 years. piled them into a self-published in the mail, cooking for one and libraries and I have read almost all of blamed myself,” Marilyn said. She attended grief groups, went collection titled, “Dear Al, A coping with the holidays, she ex- that I could get my hands on in “If I had stood up to him and said to a grief counselor, a psychia- Widow’s Struggles and Remem- plained, can be di cult and pain- Barnes & Noble,” she explained. you’re not leaving unless you take trist, even put together “dine-out” brances.” ful. She o ers hope and empha- “I had one woman who bought a friend—I told him something groups to help lift the darkness A native of Providence, R.I., sizes the importance of nding my book and called me to say can happen out there.” that hung over her. and graduate of the University of the company of others. thank you and that she doesn’t feel It was on Cuttyhunk Island, o “You can even understand hav- Rhode Island, Pellini hopes that “Don’t sit home—you’ve got to half so crazy anymore,” she said. the coast of Massachusetts, where ing a baby if you haven’t had one,” anyone who is going through a be with people who will let you “If that’s the only thing it does, he swam out that fateful day and she said. “But this, I don’t think similar experience will nd com- talk, those who will be empa- I’ll take it.” rubysue Great Local Boutique Ladies Apparel & Accessories Gary Forbes Chris Radding HOME, AUTO, BUSINESS, LIFE & HEALTH The Forbes Insurance Team 914-232-7750 • www.forbesinsurance.com 157 Katonah Ave PAGE 4 THE KATONAHLEWISBORO TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018

BEDFORD TOWN BOARD Sale of vaping products restricted

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER e law was passed unani- said Councilman Don Scott. “I tain no tobacco (and are therefore school students use some form of EDITOR mously following a public hear- think this is well-crafted from viewed as healthier than ciga- ENDS. ing, at which no residents or shop the standpoint that it does not rettes); leave behind no smoke, e liquids do not contain Any shop selling vaping prod- owners spoke. ban the product but sets up plac- smell or litter; and are less expen- any tobacco, yet are considered ucts in the town of Bedford out- e town’s Roadside Business es where these products can be sive than cigarettes. a tobacco product by the FDA, side of the Roadside Business District begins on North Bed- sold and keeps the sale of these e oils (or e-liquids) that ll meaning they are held to the District has six months to stop ford Road at Arroway Ford. e products out of the areas of our the vaporizers are sold separately same regulations as cigarettes. sales or face violations. board’s goal is to keep these prod- community that are frequented from the devices and come in “I think [vaping] is a scourge On Tuesday, May 1, the Bed- ucts away from schools, parks or by elementary and middle school thousands of avors, a reason for and we read almost on a daily ford Town Board passed a law other areas where children may kids.” its popularity among teenagers. basis…the increasing problem that bans the sale Electronic Nic- congregate. Vaping is a largely unregulated According to the U.S. Food and of these vape outlets and the otine Delivery Systems (ENDS) “Vaping is a real issue for multibillion-dollar global indus- Drug Administration (FDA), very adverse impacts that they in all but one of Bedford’s 18 our young people, especially in try that has grown in popularity 11 percent of high school stu- have had,” said Supervisor Chris zoning districts. middle school and high school,” for several reasons: e oils con- dents and 4.3 percent of middle Burdick.

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BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER “I have been asked by many that is abnormal,” Kesten said to EDITOR former constituents, members of Halston Media on Wednesday, our party, and allied advocates May 9. “It’s a shame to come in, South Salem resident Peter and funders to consider running I think, this late in this way, not Harckham is running for New for the New York State Sen- being transparent about what York State Senate, he announced ate, based on my experience and they’re trying to do.” on Saturday. record of accomplishments as Kesten said he intends to stay According to a report in the a Westchester County legisla- the course. New York Daily News, it was tor for four terms, two terms as “As of now, there’s no reason Gov. Andrew Cuomo who asked the Democratic majority leader,” for us to leave the race,” he said. the former Westchester County Harckham said. “I have a proven On Friday, Kesten issued a legislator to challenge two-term progressive record, and know statement welcoming Harckham incumbent Sen. Terrence Murphy. how to communicate to the un- into the campaign. Harckham, a Democrat, was a liated voters who comprise “ e primary process is one a county legislator for 12 years. nearly 30 percent of the elector- that allows the public to select He stepped down in 2015 to join ate. I am also proud to have car- their candidate,” Kesten said in

Cuomo’s administration, serv- ried the Working Families Party the statement. “We are proud to PHOTO: FACEBOOK ing as assistant director of the endorsement every time I ran.” have earned the endorsements Peter Harckham O ce of Community Renewal. His potential opponent in the of nearly all of the Democratic Harckham just nished a nearly September primary, Robert Kes- committees in the 40th Senate preciate the e orts made to date Peekskill. He is seeking a third two-year stint with the New York ten, said he has met with Harck- District, as well as virtually all ac- in this race, and I’m inspired by term in Albany. ruway Authority, for which he ham. Kesten, also a Democrat tivist groups—including, just this the passionate work of so many Until now, his assumed oppo- was director of intergovernmen- from South Salem, launched his morning, Indivisible Pawling.” talented people thus far.” nent was Kesten, who has been tal a airs for the New NY Bridge campaign in September. Harckham thanked Kesten Murphy’s campaign manager, endorsed by nearly two dozen Project (the Gov. Mario M. Cuo- Kesten said he has known and said Democrats are aligned Martha Ruiz Jiménez, said she is municipal Democratic commit- mo Bridge). He also ran for New Harckham for two decades and in their goal to defeat Murphy. “getting my popcorn ready as we tees and activist groups, such as York State Assembly in 2010. called him a “great guy.” How- “Over the last several months, watch the bickering. So much for Indivisible. Ruiz Jiménez said On ursday, May 10, a com- ever, Kesten said, the “secrecy” of many of you have learned to ad- Democratic unity.” Cuomo’s actions undermine mittee called Peter Harckham what Cuomo and Harckham did mire and respect [Kesten] the way Murphy, a former Yorktown these endorsements. for State Senate was registered may only help the opposition. I do,” Harckham said. “He should councilman, o cially launched “ e governor must feel that with the New York State Board “I think all is fair in politics be commended for his hard work. his re-election bid on ursday, the so-called Indivisible move- of Elections. and they’re not doing anything I fully understand and greatly ap- May 3, at the Dramatic Hall in ment is a joke,” she said.

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Joseph Robert lowed at Gate of Heaven Cem- school, he entered the Local He worked on construction He will be missed by everyone McGee etery in Hawthorne. Union No. 3 apprentice program. jobs in New York City as a jour- for his kindness and infectious He graduated from college with neyman and shop steward until smile. Joseph Robert McGee Jr. of Anthony Loscri a degree in labor studies. He was he was appointed a business rep- ere will be a Mass of Chris- Pawling died Wednesday, May 2, the vice president of the West- resentative for Local Union No. tian Burial o¥ ered at 11 a.m. in Danbury, Conn. He was 65. Anthony chester Mechanics Association. 3 in 2010; there, he represented May 19, at St. Mary’s Church in Born in Peekskill on Sept. 25, Loscri of He was also on the Wage and men and woman of Local Union Katonah. Arrangements are by 1952, he was the son of the late South Salem Policy Committee of Local No. 3 until his illness forced him Clark Associates Funeral Home Joseph R. McGee Sr. and Sara died on Mon- Union No. 3. to retire in 2012. in Katonah. (Barthelmes) McGee of Stuart, day, May 7. Fla. He married Paula Olsen He was 67. on June 30, 1984, and moved He was born to Pawling from Lincolndale in in Cittanova, 1986. Reggio Ca- He was an EMT for 25 years, labria, Italy, working for the Pawling Rescue to Rocco and Angela Loscri on Squad and Transcare Ambulance. July 26, 1950. He worked for the He was a coach for more than Westchester County Depart- 32 years, coaching Little League ment Public Works as a civil en- and baseball at John Jay in Cross gineer for 32 years. He enjoyed River, and was inducted into the gardening, photography, making John Jay Hall of Fame. He also wine and homemade sausage. taught physical education in the He is survived by his loving Welcome North Salem School District for mother, Angela, and siblings, 37 years. Joseph (Karen) Loscri, eresa In addition to his wife and (Peter) Zerrle, Giselda (Donald) mother, he is survived by his two Ryan and Renato Loscri. He is sons, Shaun, and his wife, Lisa, of also survived by many nieces and Stormville, and Brady of Pawl- nephews. He is predeceased by ing, and his daughter, Breanna, his father, Rocco. and her ancé, Bryant Smith, of Family and friends honored to Boston. his life on Friday at Yorktown ere will be a Celebration of Funeral Home. A funeral service Life service for him at 1 p.m. June was held at Yorktown Funeral 16, at the home his son, Shaun. Home. Entombment followed Donations in his memory may at Rose Hills Memorial Park in be made to the John Jay Booster Putnam Valley. Club: Baseball Program, P.O. Box 586, Cross River, NY 10518, Michael Whalen Jr. Evergreen or johnjaybooster.org, Attn: Baseball program. Local Union No. 3 business Arrangements are under representative Michael Whalen the direction of the Horn and Jr. passed away on April 5 after omes Inc. Funeral Home, 83 a long illness and surrounded by E. Main St., Pawling. his loving family. He was 48. Whalen, of South Salem, is Robert Michael survived by his wife and two Inc. daughters, Kyla, 15, and Chloe, Nurseries, Bossi 13; his brothers, Keith of Kato- Robert Michael Bossi of Kato- nah and Ryan (Gillian); nephew, nah died on Monday, May 7. He Jack; and his mother and father. was 81. He was born to Michael and He served in the U.S. Army Dorothy Whalen on Oct. 6, from 1957 to 1959 and in the 1969, in Yonkers. He attended Army Reserve and received an elementary and middle school honorable discharge. in Mount Kisco. He gradu- His family received friends at ated from John Jay High School, Clark Associates Funeral Home Cross River, where he played on in Katonah. A Mass of Christian a baseball team. He was an avid Burial was celebrated at St. Mary softball player and New York of the Assumption R.C. Church Yankees and New York Jets fan. in Katonah. Entombment fol- Upon graduation from high Tony Kim Garden Center Florist

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One t anymore, then toss it into a bag to could stay in the hotel and swim, play give to charity or throw out. Are you tennis, exercise, shop, go to the spa, row kidding me? How long will this process on the lake and golf on the Leather- take? And the clothing I do want to stocking Golf Course and that could be keep will now be wrinkled from being in enough. However, e Otesaga is located a big pile on the oor. in the heart of Cooperstown, home of Ms. Kondo’s mantra is to “only keep the Baseball Hall of Fame, e Fenimore items that bring you joy.” According Art Museum, e Farmer’s Museum, to that criteria, most of the bric-a-brac e Glimmerglass Opera, Ommegang and material possessions accumulated Brewery and much more, so leave time in every household should be discarded to enjoy this gem of the Leatherstocking immediately! e tidying up process Region. e hotel features world-class involves hugging each and every item dining options and for much of the year tightly, thanking it for bringing you joy has an oversized re pit and outdoor bar or chucking it into the trash. is is overlooking the lake. e historic archi- impossible! I have bookcases lled with tecture, décor and hospitality combined books I will never read a second time, with rich baseball and cultural traditions but I can’t get rid of them. I have cassette guarantee a memorable visit. tapes, record albums and CDs that I do not plan on listening to in this lifetime, WHY I LOVE IT but get rid of them? I still have boxes Because when we last stayed here for of baking pans and sou é dishes that I SEE PAGE 9 never unpacked from my last two moves. DIVERSIONS Try our Come in and Enjoy Spring XL Falafel! with our exotic açaí bowls Served On a In The Underhill Plaza Frozen Pineapple Shopping Center Shell 1871 Commerce St. Zero added sugars from Yorktown, NY 10598 20%Purchase of $30 or more o cane, organic & full of (914) 352-6280 With this ad • Expires 5/31/18 super antioxidants! THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 OPINION THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 9 DIVERSIONS as part of accommodation pack- water, hydrotherapy, purported and timeless place to network your hat and fascinator, dine al FROM PAGE 8 ages. Whether you live near or healing elements and more with other newspaper publish- fresco and then head out to the come from afar, it is the perfect to countless generations of ers from around the state. e track (seriously, check the dress one of our son’s college gradu- venue to explore the USMA, at- residents and visitors. In 1909, quintessential Saratoga expe- code for where you are seating ations, it happened to be Hall tend a football game, enjoy the the state of New York created rience. Get dressed up, grab rst!). of Fame Classic Weekend and Wine Trail, view the seasonal e New York State Reserva- we got to meet and mingle with foliage and more. tion around the spring, which many famous baseball players was becoming endangered at right in the lobby each day. WHY I LOVE IT the time. After allowing years Because although I’ve been of “rest,” it was revived and the THE HISTORIC HOTEL to the ayer several times, I’m reservation, which was known THAYER AT WEST POINT going this weekend to celebrate for all of the healing proper- 674 ayer Road, West Point, my anniversary and it feels like ties that the spring provided, thethayerhotel.com I’m really getting away, yet it’s so evolved into the park. e Steeped in history, both close. Because it is a great spot historic hotel honors Putnam U.S. and military, and located to take out of town guests to for as an early settler and vision- on the grounds of the United Sunday brunch or for enjoy- ary hotelier. e hotel o ers States Military Academy with ing the view from Zulu Time traditional accommodations Hudson River views, this hotel Rooftop Bar. (and pet-friendly options), leaves nothing to the imagina- several restaurants and will tion. e Hotel ayer has been THE GIDEON PUTNAM coordinate your visit to all of a national treasure since 1926 HOTEL the attractions within the park when it opened and has hosted 24 Gideon Putnam Road, Sara- and community. A visit to the dignitaries, U.S. presidents, toga Springs, gideonputnam.com Gideon Putnam will provide a politicians, military o cials, Built in 1935 in the heart great view of Saratoga history Hollywood elite and anyone of the Saratoga Springs State and lore. who appreciates global history Park, the Gideon Putnam bears through a local lens. Designed the name of one of Saratoga WHY I LOVE IT and maintained with classic yet Springs’ founding fathers and Because the hotel is a lovely, accessible elegance, there are has a rich history of gracious classic oasis in beautiful Sarato- numerous restaurants, a tavern accommodations in the midst ga State Park and you can walk and the seasonal rooftop bar. of a “healing” environment. e or run to everything including roughout the year there are hotel is part of the park that the city of Saratoga and the themed dinners, concerts, mur- includes the Roosevelt Baths famous track. Because (full der mysteries and events that & Spa, SPAC, a golf course, disclosure again) we get to go are open to the public. e hotel hiking and walking trails, sev- to the annual New York Press will coordinate both USMA eral museums and the legend- Association conference there and local tours upon request or ary spring that has provided and it is a gracious, intimate

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Smart speakers not about the weather, keep track of these smart speakers seem, car is overdue for scheduled TALK only stream your favorite audio sports scores, have the news read there’s actually something bigger service and the ‘Check Engine content from the internet, they to you, add reminders to your going on under the (cloud) hood. Soon’ light came on. I found an RICH SUWEIDAN contain microphones enabling calendar, send text messages by ey just might be a gateway to opening in your schedule for you to control them (along with voice, settle fact disputes and another shift in how we interact Saturday. Would you like me to the compatible smart devices in even call an Uber, shop online with the world, the same way make an appointment?” ese your home) with just your voice. and so much more. the computer, laptop, tablet and requests may seem a little far- ey come in lots of sizes and mobile phone each changed fetched, but they’re not. In fact, You’ve seen the ads. You’ve shapes, but the core features are WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR how we get things done. If you none of us thought we would be seen them in stores. Maybe controlled by the top three digital ME? remember HAL from “2001: A speaking commands into thin air you even received one for the assistants you may already know: If you’re looking to purchase Space Odyssey,” then you know just few years ago, but that feat is holidays. Smart speakers seem Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri and a smart speaker, we recommend where I’m going with this. already old news. to be creeping their way into Google’s Google Assistant. choosing one that works best our homes, but what, exactly, are Just use an activation phrase with whatever digital ecosys- WHAT CAN A SMART IS THIS THING ON? they and how do they t into the and a command like, “Alexa, tem you subscribe to. Amazon SPEAKER DO FOR ME? For now, think of a smart technical landscape? turn o …”, “Hey, Siri, remind Prime fans would bene t from As we no longer need to be speaker as a computer without a A speaker that actually, well, me to…” or “OK, Google, how an Alexa-based speaker. Apple’s tethered to power cords and screen, except that it’s always on speaks! many…” and your speaker’s HomePod works best with modems of the past, soon we’ll and always listening. Some have By simple de nition, a smart digital assistant is at your beck Apple products and services. become accustomed to getting at privacy concerns as they don’t speaker is a speaker that connects and call. Aside from playing Google Play and other Google our data conversationally. Smart want these devices to listen to to the internet. Now, imagine audio content and controlling service subscribers might want to speakers and digital assistants their private conversations. at’s choose a Google smart speaker can now listen to our requests a valid point and should not be featuring Google Assistant. (input), process them (compute), taken lightly, especially in terms and deliver the results (output) of possible advertising oppor- WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON just like…well, computers! tunities. However, to others, the HERE? With software upgrades on the convenience outweighs the fear roughout the computer age, horizon, most of these devices will of the speaker listening to us we have been taken on a journey be able to order items for your speak baby babble to our pets. that started with room-sized pantry and have them delivered to Have a tech question? Send computers, which businesses ran your door without you touching your question to NYCWebwiz@ to adopt. Next, personal comput- a thing. 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It • St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is being sponsored by Friends of Katonah Saturday, May 19, at the Garden John Jay Homestead, Breezemont • St. Matthew’s Episcopal Room in the Katonah Library. Day Camp and Captain Law- Church, Bedford e purpose of the group is to rence. Proceeds will benet John • Temple Shaaray Tela, Bed- increase awareness of attitudes Jay Homestead. ford Corners about dying and death with a view toward living the best life pos- Mile of Quarters BluePath Walkathon sible. No registration is required. Admission is free. Coee, tea and Join the Community Center in From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, cake will be served. Learn more raising a Mile of Quarters to help May 19, BluePath Service Dogs will by visiting Death Cafe Northern keep the Center’s doors open and host its second annual Walkathon at Westchester on Facebook. shelves fully stocked. FDR State Park. 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If you can navigate the aisles of a crowded movie theater, you can learn to ballroom dance. “People will call and say, ‘I have two left feet’ and I’ll say, ‘Ok, well that’s good, I have two right,” said Inna Savenko, one of four feeling that the classes are really adults just coming world champion ballroom dancers teaching at the New to play. York Ballroom Dance Center at 172 Harris Road in Marian Rissenberg, who’s been taking lessons Bedford Hills. for six years, described the center as “summer It’s easy to be intimidated by the joint resumes of camp for grownups.” the center’s owner Yuri Tsarev, his wife Elena Tsarev “I come at the end of my day and I think, ‘oh, and teachers Inna Savenko and Andrey Savenko. ey I can’t do it. I’m too tired, it was such a hard day’ all came to the United States from Belarus where they and I just drive myself here and as soon as I walk in were champions of their craft and now use their skill to the door I get this burst of energy. I forget every- break down dances into manageable steps. thing and then I leave and I go home and I’m “Forward two steps, you do that every day. Backward not tired and I’m happy. I have more steps, you know what that means. You go to a movie strength and energy than I’ve ever theater and you have to sit down? Side-together, side- had in my life and I never go to together,” Inna Savenko said. “Anyone can dance.” the gym,” Rissenberg said. “I But what the center oers, why it’s so special, is be- am more relaxed and happy cause the teachers do more than just call out the steps. than I’ve ever been and I In fact, Yuri Tsarev will tell you he doesn’t actually teach don’t go to therapy. I just at all. come here. It’s a wonderful His method of getting people to dance is to see community and the people where they’re at and then, through his own movements, that are here are the nicest in show them what they need. the world.” “ere are people who like to teach, and people who Aside from private and like people to learn from them,” Yuri Tsarev said. “I like group lessons, the center plans people to learn from me. Everyday I need to demon- outings for its members and hosts strate the best of me.” a week-long camp for members to is method has attracted people to the studio and hang out and have fun. ey go on hikes, made them loyal customers who have been dancing they have dinners together, enjoy cocktails with the Tsarevs for years. at the studio, host art Ellie Fisher and her husband, Loren, of Mount Kis- shows, and if some- co have been taking lessons several times times a week one’s family is going for eight years and counting. through a tough time, “My husband and I started here because we love they step up to help. to dance, but we could never gure out how to do a “e people that waltz or tango, so we started here together and we love have been here for a it, we just absolutely love it,” Ellie Fisher said. “I feel while will tell you it’s a like there’s a commitment to, one, you as an individual family and it’s a really and, two, you as a dancer. I never feel like it’s just rote, hard thing to explain, I always feel like the comments or corrections are re- but there is a really ally geared toward what they’re observing, and, after so beautiful spirit among many years, some people when they teach sort of lose the people,” Rissen- interest or are not really paying attention to you. berg said. “It’s an ongoing enthusiasm,” Ellie Fisher continued. People don’t want “ey’re not jaded, they’re not tired. It’s their relation- to miss lessons, Yuri ships and ability to connect and I’m not the only person Tsarev said. One time who feels that way.” during a snow storm Yuri Tsarev claims this is because ballroom dancing the power went out at leaves you “fresh” unlike other forms of exercise. the studio and instead e champion dancer can’t help but bring move- of closing they shined car headlights inside the ball- ment into every moment of his life. When he’s not in room and used an iPod with wireless speakers to play New York Ballroom Dance Center his oce keeping up with the business, he’s out in the the music. 172 Harris Road ballroom talking with his customers, giving aection- “People come in if they have a wedding, or a birthday ate hugs and, when he thinks no one’s looking, strik- party, or for a lot of dierent reasons, but when they For more information, call 914-218-4022 ing a pose in the oor-to-ceiling mirrors and twirling come in they get the benets from the dancing,” Inna or visit www.dancestudiobedfordhillsny.com. around. Savenko said. “People are coming from the doctor’s of- Check out the introductory special of But for all the seriousness of ballroom dance, It’s Yuri ce and they say, ‘Oh my doctor said I will feel better if three classes for $60! 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On Sunday, May 6, the second annual Lewisboro Blessing of the Animals was held at Old Field Preserve’s Meditation Garden, sponsored by Lewisboro Land Trust. e Blessing of the Animals was presided over by Rev. Danny Martin of Cross River. e 25-minute ceremony included stories, music and songs. All animals/pets were welcome, but only dogs showed up. Participants were invited to decorate a rock, inscribed with an intention or a dedi- cation or in memory/honor, to be left at the garden.

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Emilia Sunk, 5, paints a rock while 11-year-old Layla looks on. PAGE 18 THE KATONAHLEWISBORO TIMES SCHOOLS & CAMPS THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 Creating a proper learning environment Dear Dr. Linda, and engaged in a subject that in- private school websites stress the book, or has trouble reading to gure out why he or she is I recently listened to a podcast terests them. It has been shown that they address each child’s or writing, remember that that struggling. pertaining to education. As a re- repeatedly that when children individual needs so that they child has feelings and if they feel • Don’t accept statements like, tired teacher, this podcast caught feel anxious about school, are can help each child reach their put down by an adult or humili- “He’s lazy,” or “She’s just not try- my attention. It began with this afraid that they’re parents will potential. ated in front of their peers, they ing.” Don’t punish a child for not quote by Plato, be mad at Most educators continue to won’t be thinking about anything studying when, in fact, they don’t “Do not train them for their support Plato’s philosophy in the except avoiding those feelings. know how to study. a child to learn STRONG grades, are em- ideal, but many schools do not 3. Be sure that you know how • Don’t say a child is failing by force or LEARNING barrassed for re ect this philosophy in prac- each child learns. Are they visual, because they don’t t into the harshness, but not knowing tice. Instead, school has too often auditory or multisensory learn- educational program the school DR. LINDA direct them SILBERT or understand- become a place that is punitive. ers? Do they learn by reading or has given them. e school is to it by what ing something, Most parents think they re ect example? For younger children, failing, not the child. Change the amuses their or fear punitive Plato’s philosophy, too, but they this may not be immediately program to t the child. minds, so actions by their seem to create a punitive envi- obvious, but with time, you’ll see • Don’t berate a child for not that you may teachers or ronment of punishments and a pattern. following directions when they be better able to discover with parents, they don’t learn as well. fear over grades instead of an 4. Be each child’s ally, not his don’t hear the directions or accuracy the peculiar bent of the Brain imaging has shown that environment that is conducive to adversary. If the adults in their have di culty with processing genius of each.” I thought you’d neurons in our brains actually learning and growth. lives aren’t there for them, who language. appreciate it because it holds change. Here are ve tips on how to will be? It’s been shown that • Teachers and parents need true today. When children feel accepted, set up an environment that is children nd success when an to work together to help each Retired Teacher supported and respected they’re conducive to learning. adult in their life takes a genuine child learn and grow in their Dear Retired Teacher, able to think clearly and focus 1. Be sure that each child feels interest in them personally. own special way. Once a child’s ank you so much for this only on the task at hand, they accepted, supported and respect- 5. Make learning an enjoyable learning pattern is understood, meaningful quote. It’s a known learn. Children who are engaged ed by you. (If you’re a teacher, ongoing experience by learning and the child feels accepted, sup- fact that children learn best through play stay focused and you can’t control what happens with your child. Ask what they ported and respected irrespective when they’re relaxed, having fun therefore learn. Many public and when they’re not in your class- learned each day; share some- of any learning challenges, your room, but you have complete thing you learned that day also. child will learn and have school control over what happens when Teachers and parents need to success without stress. they are.) Don’t let any child feel understand child development in Plato was right! that every other child is wearing order to help each child succeed. Dr. Linda black shoes and they’re wearing As I’ve said before, no child brown. wants to fail. Every child wants a Send your questions to Linda@ 2. Be sensitive to each child’s gold star. So, if your child keeps stronglearning.com. Find needs. Even though a child may struggling in school, talk to the more articles on my blog at not have followed every rule in teacher and do what’s necessary StrongLearning.com

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John Jay-Cross River’s baseball team defeated Brewster 4-2 to garner the league title and help coaches Geoff Curtis and Joe Gaudio achieve their 200th career win. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO John Jay’s Drew Kersh follows through on a pitch against visiting Perfect storm: Indians earn league Brewster. title, 200th win for coaches Drew Kersh pitches John Jay past Brewster on senior day BY ROB DIANTONIO spots, locating and was SPORTS EDITOR just the total package today.” Geo Curtis was talking to assistant Curtis said high ex- coach Joe Gaudio the morning of John pectations has been a Jay-Cross River’s game with Brewster key to the team’s suc- on Friday, May 11. ey knew the league cess over his 15 seasons title was on the line but they found out coaching the Indians there was even more that could be at- with Gaudio. tained. “Two-hundred is nice Curtis and Gaudio crunched the num- and I’m happy to share bers and gured out they were just one that with coach Gau- win away from a milestone win. dio,” Curtis said. “Over “You’re not going to believe this, we’re the years we’ve devel- on 199 (career wins),” Curtis told Gau- oped a brotherhood dio. that’s tremendous. And On top of that, it was also senior day again, the support of with senior hurler Drew Kersh taking the the athletic department Cole Borowitz mound. and the school district runs home to Kersh was in command from the start, on a eld like this, you score a run. tossing a complete game with eight couldn’t ask for a better strikeouts to propel host John Jay to a 4-2 situation. win over Brewster as the Indians clinched “We haven’t allowed kids to let their that strikeout was not the league championship and gave the guard down. We want them to be classy. as hard as it seems.” coaches their milestone win. I want to work hard and be the classiest It also meant a lot to “Coming in, especially on senior day, I team on the eld. If we can do those two Kersh and the Indians really wanted to help out the guys,” Kersh things, the other parts take care of them- to help their coaches said. “ is win was important to me. I selves.” reach the 200-win mark. limits.” knew when I was going out there in the Brewster had runners at second and “Coach Curtis and Gaudio run a rig- e Indians nished 6-2 in their seventh inning I didn’t want to come out. third base with two outs in the seventh orous program here at John Jay,” Kersh league, sweeping Somers and Brewster, I wanted to nish with the guys out there inning but Kersh recorded a swinging said. “ ey de nitely treat their players while splitting with Lakeland and Walter and take the league title.” strikeout to end the game. well. ey’re very well respected not only Panas. e senior scattered ve hits while al- “Even though my velocity might have in the program but in the school as well. “I wasn’t even thinking league title as lowing one earned run and no walks. been down and I might not have been is program has been very successful early as three days ago,” Curtis said. “I as- “He was a bulldog out there,” junior throwing as hard as I was in the rst in- in the past. Coach Curtis is a great guy sumed that some of the other teams in shortstop Brett Paulsen said of Kersh. ning, the command was there,” Kersh and has always been there for me. He’s the league hadn’t split in areas that we “He had total command of the zone and said. “ e whole team supported me, been supporting me through my ups and have. I’m happy for the boys. Multiple trusted his defense—just everything you the whole bench and the coaches. When downs. Coach Gaudio has been great as SEE PAGE 21 could ask for in a pitcher. He was hitting you’ve got all that going for you, getting well and has de nitely pushed me to my BASEBALL THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 SPORTS THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 21 BASEBALL Capobianco each had an RBI. FROM PAGE 20 Biancone scored two runs and pitched two innings of scoreless times throughout the year other relief to earn the win. Second baseman Michael coaches say to us, ‘Damn, (your Paulsen had two RBI in a Wagner fi res to fi rst. team) has a tough schedule.’ 6-4 loss to visiting Yorktown on We like to seek out that kind of May 7. competition so we’re more ready It was a slow start to the sea- for sectional play.” son for John Jay but the Indians Joe Biancone went 2 for 2 with rebounded and head into the an RBI double and two runs Class A sectionals with mo- scored. Biancone, Paulsen and mentum. Greg Patti had an RBI apiece in “It was just our mindset,” a pivotal third inning where the Paulsen said of what changed Indians took a 3-0 lead. for the Indians midway through “We know that we’re not go- the regular season. “We knew ing to hit the long ball every coming into the season we had time,” Paulsen said. “We’ve got to work and we weren’t prepared to do small ball, bunt a guy over, for that. Now we see the type of hit and run. at’s what it takes work we have to put in and we’re to win a section title. e little prepared for what’s at stake.” things will always matter. We’ve e team is just two years re- got to keep moving forward and moved from a section title but doing those things.” stumbled in the opening round Patti nished with two RBI last season. John Jay was 8-10- while Chris Ori ci also scored 1 heading into its nal regular a run. season game against Tappan In the rst game of the se- Zee on May 14. ries, Jay defeated host Brewster “It’s special,” Paulsen said of 10-7 on May 9. e game was the 200th win for the coaches. Stephen Fisher heads to fi rst tied 7-7 heading into the sixth “ ey put a lot of work and time base after ripping a single. inning but the Indians were into it, missing a lot of time with able to score three runs to take their families to be with us. Just a 10-7 lead. to be out here and get a good Jonathan Preddice had a team win, but we know this is monster game with a home not the ultimate goal. We know John Jay coach Geoff Curtis gives run, double, six RBI and a run we have bigger dreams ahead of Chris Orifi ci direction at third base. scored. Paulsen launched a us. We’ve got to keep working PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO two-run homer. Patti and Jack moving forward.”

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Indians garner the title. draw controls, 6 groundballs), “It means a lot to be co-league Wilmoth said that John Wilmoth (5G, 5 draw controls, champs with Brewster,” John Jay Jay was able to win that title 5 groundballs, 2 caused turn- sophomore mid elder Charlotte against Lakeland/Panas because overs), Giardina (3G, 2A, 8 Wilmoth said. “ ey are a very it showed up to Walter Panas draw controls, 3 groundballs, 2 talented team who deserves it as High School ready to play. caused turnovers), Cronin (2G), much as we do. We worked re- “I could tell everyone was Crawford (2G, 2A), Preis (1G), ally hard this season to earn that feeling con dent and excited to DiChiara (1G, 3 draw controls), title and now we are looking to play,” Wilmoth said. “ rough- Conway (3 caused turnovers), go far in the postseason.” out the game we played like a Belardi (1 caused turnover), Ju- Wilmoth (6G, 3A, 4 draw team by moving the ball and in lianna Duva (1 caused turnover), Charlotte Wilmoth controls), Jenna Giardina (3G, lacrosse it’s hard to stop a team Sydney Phillips (1 caused turn- looks to pass against 11 draw controls), Cara O’Reilly that moves the ball since every- over), Taylor Rice (3 saves) and visiting Magnus. (3G), Tyman Cronin (2G, 2 one is a threat. We also improved Garofolo (2 saves). caused turnovers), Lily Preis our shot placement which al- e game was highlighted by (2G), Mia DiChiara (2A, 6 draw lowed us to score 19 goals and Wilmoth scoring her 100th ca- controls, 4 groundballs), Cam- we controlled the draws well, reer goal. eron Crawford (1G, 2 ground- allowing us to keep possession. “ BREWSTER 13, JOHN JAY 9 John Jay (13-3) fell to visiting Brewster 13-9 on May 7, led by Craw- ford (2G), Giardina (2G, 4 draw controls, 1 caused turnover), Wilmoth (2G, 4 draw controls, 1 caused turnover), DiChiara (1G, 2 draw controls), Cronin (1G, 1A), O’Connor (1G, rst on varsity), O’Reilly (2 draw controls), Conway (2 caused turnovers), Duva (2 caused turnovers) and Ga- rofolo (6 saves). John Jay’s Charlie Horan looks to Indian Sydney Phillips get around Somers’ Kevin Oliﬁ ers. BOYS LAX: JOHN JAY 16, passes from behind the net. 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SOFTBALL: JOHN JAY 4, Jay in the opening round of the May 7, with Ambinder (3-5, CARMEL 1 North Salem Tournament on double, 2 runs, 1 RBI), Car- John Jay capped o a wet day May 12 that was called after ve baugh (2-4, 2 runs, RBI), Lind- by defeating Carmel 4-1 in the innings because of the inclem- say Neumann (2-4, double) and Thor Adamec looks to clear. consolation game of the North ent weather. Dani Roban (2-4, RBI) backing PHOTOS: VIC MCGEE Salem Tournament on May 12, up Jaime Schaus’ complete- in contest that ended after ve WALTER PANAS 14, JOHN JAY 4 game winning performance. innings because of eld condi- Host Walter Panas won 14-4 tions. against John Jay on May 9, with Indian hurler Brooke Alt- Julie Ambinder (3-4, 2 runs, neu earned the win with Lane RBI) and Kelly Daley (2-4, Carbaugh, Julie Ambinder and double) leading the Indians. Danielle Castaldo all contributing an RBI apiece. WALTER PANAS 8, JOHN JAY 3 “We had great patience at John Jay fell to visiting Walter the plate,” John Jay coach Steve Panas 8-3 on May 8, with the Are you healthy DelMoro said. “We had two Indians being led by Ambinder RBI walks and then aggressive (3-4, run), Carbaugh (2-4, 2 base running tagged along with doubles, run, RBI), Anne-Mae great defense.” Smith (2-4, double, run, RBI) and Sophia Peris (2-3). FOX LANE 8, JOHN JAY 3 and Fox Lane broke a 3-3 tie by JOHN JAY 9, BLIND BROOK 3 scoring ve unanswered runs John Jay (8-11) hosted and in an 8-3 victory against John defeated Blind Brook 9-3 on happy? John Jay Youth Lacrosse to host alumni game, fundraiser John Jay lacrosse is hosting a ahead of the dinner, with all - men’s alumni lacrosse game on nal bids happening at the dinner May 19, just ahead of their big- itself. 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PAGE 24 THE KATONAHLEWISBORO TIMES SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 Drpich stars at Siena College John Jay graduate reaches 200-hit career milestone in senior year BY MIKE SABINI stone and being put in a class his teammates. game and I hit a go ahead three- the player that he is. CONTRIBUTING WRITER of only 14 other players was “Especially for my class, they run home run,” Drpich said. “His skill with the bat goes truly a humbling yet reward- are like brothers to me,” said “ e reactions from my team- beyond power which you can see Siena College senior rst base- ing feeling,” said Drpich, who Drpich, who hit .344 with eight mates was surreal. After that our by how often he’d hit the ball to man and 2014 John Jay-Cross played his sophomore and junior home runs and 37 RBI in 186 starting pitcher Brian Goossens the opposite eld with author- River graduate Joe Drpich has high-school seasons at Kennedy at-bats as a senior. “ rough all completely shut down the Rider ity and every single day,” Curtis enjoyed a stellar Division 1 base- Catholic. “I’m grateful for all the the ups and downs I can count o ense and we went on to win said. “He was just a good team- ball career. work my dad and all my coaches on anyone of them to have my the game and eventually advance mate to have and to coach. He One of his accomplishments growing up put in with me be- back.” to the championship game.” is also just a solid spot in both this season was reaching the cause I wouldn’t have been able Drpich said that his best e Siena senior was named the defensive and o ensive parts career 200-hit plateau, making to achieve this milestone with- memory at Siena to this point the MAAC Rookie of the Year of your lineup, a person that you him only the 15th player in Si- out them.” was his freshman year in 2015 as a freshman and was second can just pencil in and not worry ena history to reach that mile- What Drpich has enjoyed when the Saints played Rider in team All-MAAC as a sopho- about the e ort or performance stone. most about Siena is the unfor- the MAAC tournament. more. that you’d be getting. When you “Reaching the 200-hit mile- gettable bonds he has made with “We were down 4-2 late in the John Jay varsity baseball coach get that kind of dependability, Geo Curtis said that Drpich’s with that kind of exceptional great combination of skills, at- performance, forget it, a coach titude and baseball IQ being o and a program can’t ask for any- the charts is what makes him thing better than that.” Joe Drpich To have a graduate from the program like Drpich excel in PHOTOS COURTESY OF SIENA COLLEGE college, especially at the Divi- ATHLETICS sion 1 level, means a lot according to Curtis. “It’s incredibly impressive for him to have done what he’s done at Siena, and the stats bear that out, both his o ensive career numbers and the stats that tell us very few high school athletes nish their careers either at the same college they started or at all,” Curtis said. “With the info that’s available in 2018, a lot of our younger players keep up with our alums and for them to see what he’s doing, is just truly inspiring.” After graduation, Drpich said that he hopes to continue playing baseball but if not he’s started to apply to some local electrical companies. 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After more than three years of fundrais- and other oerings may be found at bed- ing, planning and construction, Bedford fordplayhouse.org. Playhouse will open the doors to its 167- Playhouse founder John Farr said, “We seat main theater, the largest of its three are enormously excited to be opening the theaters, on Memorial Day weekend. doors to our state-of-the-art main theater e box oce will be open and the Play- during summer weekends. Our public has house will screen two lms for the public been so patient; now comes the reward! For that weekend: “Singin’ in the Rain” and us, it will also be a valuable period to test, “E.T.” Guests will be among the very rst learn and get the buzz going about what an to experience the theater’s state-of-the-art incredible space we’ve created.” technology and colossal screen—the big- Construction of the café and remaining gest in Westchester County. two theaters, including e Clive, named e Playhouse will oer limited pro- after legendary music producer Clive Da- gramming on select weekends throughout vis, will continue throughout the summer the summer as operations ramp up toward and culminate with red carpet events and the fall grand opening. Over this period, festivities celebrating the full opening on the Playhouse will hire and train new sta Sept. 8. and give the public a taste of the varied cul- e Clive Davis Art Center, established tural programming it will oer once fully in recognition of Davis’ support of the open. Playhouse, will encompass all the arts pro- Programming of new lms will combine gramming oered beyond lm, including mainstream and independent releases, and music performances, theater, art exhibits also integrate family and classic program- and more. ming. Since 2015, more than 1,200 individuals, e rst-run schedule begins with two families and organizations have supported Disney lms: “e Incredibles 2” (premier- eorts to transform the historic Bedford ing June 15) followed by “Ant Man and the Playhouse into a state-of-the art cinema, Wasp” (premiering July 6), starring Bed- cultural center and community hub. ford’s very own Michael Douglas. Bedford Playhouse is located at 633 Old A lm evening with Will Reeve and an Post Road, Bedford. For more information, author event with Kerry Kennedy are also call 914-234-6704 or visit bedfordplay- planned for early June. Details for these house.org. THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 CLASSIFIEDS THE KATONAH LEWISBORO TIMES PAGE 26

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The Whitlock ll too often seniors and income of the applicant spouse. approved for 8-12 hours per day, their families are faced Once the transfers are made, seven days a week. with the dilemma of the applicant spouse would In conclusion, while it sounds Adeciding whether it is possible have $15,150 or less in his or unbelievable that one could for them to her non-IRA transfer his or her assets, protect continue resid- assets, thus one’s income and still be eligible ing at home making him for Medicaid home care in New in light of GUEST or her eligible York, it is currently a real- their physical CORNER for Medic- ity. Whether or not New York and cognitive ANTHONY J. aid from the Medicaid will be able to sustain limitations. ENEA resource (as- its largesse remains to be seen, Fortunately, sets/savings) especially if changes are made to for seniors perspective. the program federally. living in the e ex- southern tier ecution of a Anthony J. 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Mr. Enea is seniors that are in need of bitant private pay cost of either the Past Chair of the Elder Law assistance with activities of home care or nursing home care Section of the New York State daily living (ADLs): walking, versus the Medicaid reimburse- Bar Association (NYSBA),the dressing, feeding, going to the ment rate (the amount Medic- Chair-elect of the Senior Lawyer’s bathroom and bathing, is that aid pays, which is signi cantly Section of NYSBA, the Past the transfer of asset rules for less) and the fact that there President and a founding member Medicaid eligibility do not is uncertainty as to whether of the New York Chapter of the apply to home-care Medicaid. Medicaid will pursue a spousal National Academy of Elder Law Katonah Chamber of Commerce Co-Presidents Anne us, a single (non-married) refusal claim, the execution of Attorneys (NAELA), a member Hanley on the left and Alan Eifert, second from right, with individual who has non-IRA/ spousal refusal is often the most of the Council of Advanced Matt and Christina Safarowic, owners of The Whitlock in retirement assets in excess of logical option. Practitioners of the National Katonah. The Chamber held a networking event at The Whitlock last week. $15,150 can transfer his or her Another factor which makes Academy of Elder Law Attorneys assets above that amount to the Medicaid home care pro- and President of the Westchester PHOTO COURTESY OF THE KATONAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE anyone and/or an irrevocable gram accessible to seniors is that Bar Foundation and a Past trust, and still be eligible for they can still retain virtually all President of the Westchester Medicaid home care. of their income to pay for their County Bar Association. IRAs, 401Ks and other quali- at-home expenses while still ed accounts are not considered being eligible for Medicaid. is available resources for Medicaid is possible because Medicaid eligibility. However, the re- allows a recipient to retain the quired minimum distributions rst $862 of his or her income, from the quali ed accounts are and then contribute all income counted as available income. above that amount to a pooled While the transfer of assets will community trust (administered disqualify them for the Medic- by a charity), which can then aid nursing home program by pay the applicant’s bills. us, creating the ve-year look-back with the exception of a small period, it does not impact their monthly fee charged by the eligibility for Medicaid home charity to administer the trust, APARPUBLICITY WITH PERSONALITYPR care. Additionally, the spousal the full amount of the recipient’s impoverishment rules are also income is available to pay his or applicable for Medicaid home her living expenses. care. us, a potential applicant e number of home care that is married can transfer his hours one can receive is contin- or her non-IRA/retirement as- gent upon the applicant’s ability sets in excess of $15,150 to his to perform the ADLs. e more or her spouse. en, the spouse ADLs the applicant needs as- of the applicant can execute sistance with, the more hours of Public Rela ons For... what is known as a “spousal care he or she will generally be Businesses | Individuals | Organiza ons | Events refusal letter.” He or she advises eligible for. It is possible that the Medicaid in writing to not applicant could receive round- look at his or her assets and/ the-clock care seven days per or income in determining the week depending on his or her Your Message Is Our Mission eligibility of his or her spouse, needs. 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