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was planning a personal reminisce about 15 I asked a reporter to contact a group of area Su- years of publishing for this 15-year anniversary perintendents for statements about campus safety; I edition.* Instead, my mind has been squarely our story will be at theinsidepress.com too as I try focused on the massacre that took 17 precious to stay current and share info into social media. (As lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High an aside, on page 22, we offer a round-up on a School in Parkland, Florida on Valentine’s range of story topics that have appeared online ‘in IT’S Day. I’ll save going down memory lane for between’ editions.) some other day. On March 14, high school students throughout In the week that followed, I visited a rally in the County will have an opportunity to express White Plains quickly organized by Indivisi- themselves–for 17 minutes to honor 17 lives. On ble Westchester, Up2Us and Million Mom March 24, many more will be advocating for over- March, northern Westchester chapter. Erin due change too all around the county. Please visit TIME Fuller, a 30-year-old survivor of the Oct. 1, marchforourlives.org for more info.

15 years ago, before Sandy Hook, before Las Vegas–before the reported- ly 18 school shootings just this year–I was not, I must confess, preoccupied with these issues. I am now, however. So many are, including many who FOR have not ‘stepped up’ before. A dear friend noted recently, “The winds are changing.” I believe that’s true, too.

There are two weeks to go before these issues go to press. I hope the news continues to bring more prog- ress toward change by the time you ELLIMAN read this edition. Rep. Nita Lowey with a group of Westchester students and several law enforce- ment officers following a February roundtable The weather is turning soon. With more sun, comes more brightness 2017 Las Vegas massacre which killed 58 people, and reason for optimism, too. Enjoy the edition! So and injured nearly 500 more, spoke to hundreds much hard work went into it, and always apprecia- gathered. Our story about the rally can be found tive of that. online at https://www.theinsidepress.com/citizens-rally-for-greater-gun-control-against-american-carnage/

More recently, I attended a roundtable of local teens (including ones from Greeley, Pleasantville, P.S. A special congrats to our newly sworn-in town White Plains, among others) who joined several officials! At a historic and packed ceremony at the police officers to meet with Congresswoman Nita Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, President Bill Lowey. To hear our kids grappling over what can Clinton presided, speaking of ‘A New Beginning,’ be done was both heartening and heartbreaking. and the positive aspects of that. In the personal arena, I happen to be experiencing ‘A New Begin- To learn more, contact Scott Elwell at 203.622.4900 or [email protected] Heartening–in that we are giving our kids a plat- ning’ of my own in some respects, so I wholeheart- form to voice their concerns and ideas. edly agree…it is positive!

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all me a curmudgeon but I was deeply disappointed With spring’s arrival, maybe it’s time to step out of your when the groundhog said we wouldn’t have an early comfort zone and try your hand at surviving in the wilderness. C spring this year. I know I’m supposed to relish these A great course offered by New Castle Recreation and Parks last few weeks of winter but frankly I don’t. We aren’t a skiing can teach you how to build a fire, create a temporary dwelling or snowboarding family so the thought of more snow, icy or compass reading. If that doesn’t suit you, catch up with a roads and school closures is enough to drive friend on a walk around town or on the North County Trailway me batty and have me counting the days until and soak in some early spring sun. Be sure to stop for a deli- the official start of spring. cious (perhaps iced?) coffee afterwards. Check out Amy Kelly’s story for some local suggestions. But there are subtle signs of spring all around us. I start to notice more joggers out on As soon as April showers begin, I’ve got one thing on my Quaker Road without hats and gloves, the mind: CAMP! Preparing for my older two to attend sleep-away streams bubbling with running water instead of for the first time and trying to figure out what to do with my frozen ice. As I pass the duck pond, I see that youngest. Luckily Shauna Levy’s article offers some tips as you it is slowly starting to melt and is that a crocus plan for summer. growing in my front yard? So how do you plan on celebrating spring in New Castle? One of my favorite parts of being an editor of this magazine is Write to me at [email protected] and your idea just meeting residents and hearing their stories. The idea of doing might turn into an article for a future edition. I love hearing from an article on some of the expats that live in this community readers who have story suggestions. had been germinating in my mind for quite some time. As a former expat living in London, I was highly attuned to accents Enjoy, that I would hear in the library or at a local coffee shop. I wanted to highlight what an enriching experience it can be living in the Castles and from what I learned these expats are fully acclimated to the community and you just might bump into them on the soccer field or in your local park this spring. Be sure to give them a warm welcome!

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BY ANDREW VITELLI everything clicked; it involved even more York. In 1994, he won the title as a member running than his former pastime with the of the U.S. All-Star team. obert Rauch was an 18-year-old fresh- added intensity of non-stop action. At the Rman at Williams College in Massa- same time, the sport retained a measure of Rauch’s contributions on the administrative chusetts when he began playing Ultimate mellow “zaniness,” with referees unneces- side have left a mark on the sport–and in Frisbee. Ultimate was just a decade old at sary and players making their own calls. 2006, they earned him induction into the the time, and a classmate had discovered Ultimate Hall of Fame. By the mid-1980s, the sport at nearby Hampshire. “It is not ‘win at all costs,’” he explains. Rauch believed Ultimate and other disc “You need to respect your opponent. You sports were growing rapidly but the bodies Rauch, a Chappaqua resident known need to excel within the rules of the game." governing the sport had failed to keep up. in the disc community by the nickname Rauch spent the rest of his college years Rauch, who earned his Master’s degree ‘Nob,’ spent the next two decades on the playing for a club team. After graduating in finance and international business from Ultimate field and the last three decades from college, he moved to Chicago for work Northwestern University and is now partner advancing the sport on the administra- and played for Windy City, a local team at $6 billion investment firm Gramercy tive side. He’s played in the first Ultimate there. In 1982, he played in his first U.S. Financial Group, felt a “sense of duty.” world championship, met his wife on the National Championship. field, and twice served as president of the “The people who were involved were very World Flying Disc Federation, the position And then, this: Rauch helped bring Windy well-meaning but really didn't have any bu- he holds today. His current mission–which City back to the National Championship siness acumen,” Rauch recalls. “I felt that if he has made a focus of his current term the following year, this time winning the the organization was going to keep up with as WFDF president–is to get the sport into title. The win qualified the team for the the level of competition, it really needed to the summer Olympics. “That would be a first WFDF World Ultimate Championship up its game.” milestone that I could rest my laurels on,” Tournaments, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, Rauch tells Inside Press. where Windy City became the tournament’s Rauch was elected as the national director inaugural world champions. of the Ultimate Players Association in 1987, Rauch began his career on the Ultimate serving in that position until 1990. He also field in 1976. He had played high school Rauch went on to win four more world took over as chair of the Ultimate commit- soccer in Connecticut and was looking for championships and five more national titles, tee for the World Flying Disc Federation, a new field sport to try out. With Ultimate, also playing for teams in Boston and New then as the federation’s president in 1992. 12 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 Rauch focused on beefing up the sport’s daughter, Kristen, graduated from Greeley now one of 37 sports recognized by the organizational makeup. in 2012 and played Ultimate at the Univer- IOC but not featured in the Olympic games. sity of Delaware, where she graduated in Until recently, the path to the Olympics was He raised dues at the UPA (now called USA 2016. Her sister, Gwen, is now the captain significantly more difficult. Ultimate), leading revenues to nearly triple. of her club team at Penn State after gra- He took a number of additional steps to duating from Greeley in 2015. Rauch’s son Every summer games featured 28 sports, increase the sport’s legitimacy–he set up an and youngest child, Erik, graduated from so in order for a new sport to make it, an 800 number, for example, and established Greeley last fall and is considering taking up established pastime had to get the ax. But an insurance program. Ultimate at Northeastern. starting in 2020, the games will include several “floating” sports, in which new “It was was bringing in more enthusias- Olympic Dreams sports will be eligible each year based in tic people within the infrastructure of the part on the host city. “Our view is that our organization,” Rauch says. “It was getting During his first term as WFDF president, best path is probably through this host city financial resources.” Rauch submitted disc sports as candidates designation,” says Rauch. to the International World Games Associa- Already working long hours for his day job, tion. Rauch calls IWGA the ‘minor leagues’ With disc sports popular in more than Rauch’s disc-related activities–done without of the Olympics–sports that are popular 100 countries from Canada to the Middle pay–amounted nearly to having a second across the globe but not featured in the East, and Ultimate now featured on ESPN full-time commitment. After his first of three Olympics take part in their own quadrennial networks, Rauch believes inclusion in the children was born in 1994, Rauch–whose exhibition. World Games sports range from Olympics would be a natural final step in playing days were largely behind him due billiards to lacrosse and sport climbing. In his decades-long quest to bring the sport to a knee injury–took a break from the sport 2001, flying disc was introduced as a World to the world stage. to focus on his career and his family. In Games sport. 1995 he moved with his wife–Katie Shields “I’m trying to finish the job I started,” he Rauch, whom he first met at the 1989 Rauch ran again for president of WFDF in acknowledges. World Championships–and 1-year-old 2011 and has served in the position since. daughter to Chappaqua. In his current term, he has focused largely Andrew Vitelli is the former Editor at on paving the way for disc to become an Inside Armonk magazine. All In The Family Olympic sport. In May 2013, the Interna- tional Olympic Committee provisionally All three of Rauch’s children graduated from recognized disc as a sport, with the full Horace Greeley High School. His oldest recognition coming two years later. Disc is

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The next day the group drove to Selma, where they learned about the historic march in which police and state troopers beat and used tear gas against peaceful marchers who were advocating against racial discrimination at the voting booth. Ms. Joanne Bland, an activist who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Bloody Sunday in 1965 met the group and talked about her experience. The group later walked towards the infamous bridge and suddenly, more than 30 students were following in the footsteps of the brave marchers who were attacked and beaten in their quest for freedom. The mood was somber and emotions were high at this pivotal moment of the trip. A view of the Edmund Pettus Bridge: site of the Birmingham: A Hot Spot of “Bloody Sunday” march Trip participants in Alabama the Civil Rights Movement

The journey continued to Birmingham, Ala- bama with a stop at the 16th Street Baptist Church, the site where four young girls were killed in a racially motivated bombing BY ARI SILVER The first stop on the itinerary was Mont- in 1963. After heading to the Birmingham gomery, Alabama. There the teens met an Civil Rights Institute, the group had the op- ast month high school juniors and attorney from the Equal Justice initiative portunity to meet Rev. Calvin Woods, a civil Lseniors from Temple Beth El of Northern (EJI) and learned about the injustice that rights leader who was a close colleague to Westchester in Chappaqua and Antioch exists for those on death row. Students Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rev. Woods led Baptist Church in Bedford Hills went on a were then invited to view the result of the the group in song and in words of healing. three-day trip to the south to learn more EJI’s “Community Remembrance Pro- about the civil rights movement and social ject,” an archive and display that contains The final stop of the trip was Atlanta justice. The leadership of both Antioch, a samples of dirt from different lynching sites. where the group saw the AIDS Quilt and predominately African-American church, As a trip participant, I found this deeply learned about the struggles of the LGBTQ+ and Temple Beth El decided to make this moving and a wake up call that racism was community and the struggle for quality trip together with the hope of sharing ex- widespread, had inflicted so much pain and healthcare and education. The group then periences and creating more conversations touched the lives of so many. ventured to Dr. King’s resting place to pay about this country’s history on civil rights their respects and concluded the trip with and continued need for equality and justice. An Emotional Journey Sunday services at Dr. King’s historic Ebe- This trip was the first of its kind for both nezer Baptist Church. congregations, as teens joined hand-in- hand to visit, explore, and develop an even The trip had so many different layers of deeper understanding of civil rights. history and emotion. For lunch that day, An Eye Opening Experience trip participants ate at a local restaurant Upon arriving in Atlanta, the teens were named Martha’s Place and dined on classic Max Brickman, a junior from Greeley and a introduced to Mr. Billy Planer, the head of southern fare. The group later met Martha, member of Temple Beth El said, “The trip Etgar 36, the organization responsible for the inspirational owner of the restaurant, was a very eye-opening experience. I feel planning the details of the trip. Etgar 36’s who talked about how she bounced back that the stories (that were told) really gave mission is to empower trip participants “to from depression, suicide attempts and us a clear understanding of the severity get involved politically and socially to create poverty, overcoming tremendous adversity and violence of segregation.” Josh Agee, change in the world.” and making a positive life for herself. a senior from Greeley who attends Antioch MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 15 Baptist Church explained, “The reason I decided to go on this trip is because I felt that I needed to know more about my history. I felt that what we A stop at the Equal Justice InitiativE were learning at school did not really describe the struggles of African Americans during the civil rights era, and I thought that this trip would provide a greater insight into my history.

“The trip was far beyond my expectations. Traveling to the historic sites made me truly feel blessed. Ex- periencing the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Martin Luther King’s historic church and the Rosa Parks Museum were informational and eye opening experiences that I will never forget.”

Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe from Temple Beth El commented, “My expectations for this trip were easily surpassed. I was deeply impressed by the way in which our students integrated with their counter- parts from Antioch Baptist Church and the se- riousness and maturity they displayed throughout the trip. Our students posed thoughtful questions and took every opportunity to soak in the learning and meaning of each site and encounter. I was slightly worried that the trip would be overly scheduled and academic, but these fears were easily as- suaged and I came away inspired by the students.”

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Source: HGMLS, 1/1/17-12/31/17, total units sold by office, all property types, Chappaqua school district A Mindful Chat with Jodi Baretz BY BETTINA PROBER the goal of reducing that stress, and getting people to realize that perfection should not be a goal. alking into Millwood resident Jodi Baretz’ office is like walking into But what exactly is mindfulness? And how Wa sanctuary. The atmosphere is is mindfulness different from meditation? hushed, shoes are left at the door, voices As Baretz explains it, mindfulness is the are kept to a whisper. The effect is immedia- awareness of your thoughts, feelings and tely relaxing. environment. Once you acknowledge the source of what you are feeling–whether it’s Baretz, 49, is a hunger, anxiety, or stress–you use medita- psychotherapist tion to calm and center yourself. In effect, specializing in you are striving to create a space between “Mindfulness increases your capacity to mindfulness and a stimulus and the response. deal with stress and overwhelming situa- health coaching tions because you are learning how to calm at The Center for Baretz’ own path to mindfulness began af- your body and your mind,” she said. “It’s Health and Healing, ter she was diagnosed with celiac disease not shutting off your thoughts; rather, it’s located on Smith in her mid-thirties. Initially devastated by the pressing a ‘stop’ button on them so you Avenue in Mt. Kis- diagnosis, she enrolled in a holistic nutrition can change your relationship toward them.” co. She is also the program at the Institute for Integrative Nutri- After all, we all face adversity in one way or author of the new book, Mindful is the New tion in New York City to help her unders- another, and there are many things in life Skinny: 10 Transformational Steps to a Ligh- tand and control the disease. While there, that are beyond our control. While we can’t ter You Inside and Out, due out this spring. she was introduced to the concepts of control the challenges we face, mindfulness Inside Chappaqua sat down to talk to her mindfulness and spirituality. and meditation help us “struggle well,” she about the book as well as her own journey said. “By taming our minds and focusing on to mindfulness. “It was a life-changing experience for me,” the present, we can decrease our anxiety.” she said. “I started to see positive changes An Emory and Columbia University-edu- flow into my life, and I let go of a lot of The book brings mindfulness and meditation cated therapist, Baretz has more than 20 worry and anxiety.” Since then, she has to people who wouldn’t normally seek out years of clinical experience. She has spent continued to study mindfulness and me- a practice that does have some negative the last five years focusing her practice ditation as a way to help her patients deal stereotypes–something only for the yoga on using mindfulness to overcome stress, with the stresses of everyday life. and Zen set. But Baretz hopes that the book weight loss issues and family conflicts. will open people’s minds to the power of the Mindful is the New Skinny started out as a Though weight issues are addressed in practice. And that, she says, is her goal. six-week boot camp designed to introduce the book, her message is more about her patients to the practice of mindfulness. self-compassion and self-care, and Baretz “I love watching people transform,” she said. “I wanted to create a program that would teaches mindfulness as a way of life. As “When they change the way they think, their teach people how to reduce stress,” she anyone who has been on a diet and failed whole world changes.” said. “We need to change our mindset from can attest, maintaining a strict diet regimen our weight to our well-being, which is more is often impossible and almost always Each chapter of Mindful is the New Skinny, sustainable and will help us live happier, self-defeating. which is Baretz’ first book, features a medi- healthier, more peaceful lives.” tation session that can be downloaded. The “The book is all about nourishing yourself book will be available this spring/summer Her message is geared toward helping from the inside, so you can flourish on the on Amazon in print and kindle versions, and women who are not only struggling with outside,” she said. While many women Baretz will conduct a free book talk at the weight issues, but also with any family and focus on trying to be the perfect size (in Chappaqua library upon the book’s release. work-related anxiety. our society, that means skinny), Baretz Visit www.Jodibaretz.com for more informa- stresses that mindfulness can help switch tion on her practice, upcoming talks, as well “As a health coach and psychotherapist, it our priority from what we look like to the as a sneak peek free chapter of her book. made sense to me to write a book that en- acceptance of ourselves as we are, which compassed the mind and body,” she said. is very empowering. Bettina Prober is a Chappaqua resident While the book does address eating issues, and stay-at-home mom who looks it is not a weight-loss book. 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The Li Family of Greenwich checks out various camp options at a recent camp fair PHOTO BY ROBERT FLEISHER

BY SHAUNA LEVY chance to read between the lines and get the summer has in store. “The beauty of a to know a camp’s nuances.” Sheff knows camp fair,” Renee explains, “is that it can espite the low temperatures, many more than a thing or two about the topic be eye-opening to see what excites your parents’ minds are on the summer as the publication recently hosted two child. Their enthusiasm can be instrumental months that lay beyond the snow. “Westchester Family Camp Fairs” in both in guiding your final selection.” Much consideration goes into the camp southern and northern Westchester. She selection process. As the American Camp enthusiastically describes the events as Association notes, “camp presents a tre- “not massive, noisy functions, but intimate, mendous opportunity for your child to wid- personal gatherings of approximately 30 Mission Possible en horizons, make new and lasting friends, thoroughly vetted camps.” and discover new strengths.” But, with all “Investing a little bit of time to narrow your the options ranging from day camps to “Camp fairs are ideal for those who are options in advance can be so helpful,” Flax sleep away camps in addition to specialties truly starting from scratch,” according to points out, saying, “Identify factors import- such as dance, art and sports, pinpointing Flax. “These events offer a wide array of ant to your family. Don’t simply think of the right one can be downright daunting. camps spanning all philosophies and price your children as they exist today, but look ranges.” For all of those multi-tasking loving at camps that could work for them in the Local camp fairs feature an array of highly parents, Sheff also points out that camp long-term.” Sheff adds to that, “Know what curated prospects that parents can be- fairs offer efficiencies, for example “visiting you are looking for, know your family, know come acquainted with in just one afternoon. with a sleep away camp for one child and a your child. There are camps for everyone.” Since many attend these events with a day camp for another.” She advises against, “becoming dazzled by laundry list of questions and children in tow, a camp’s vast offerings if they are not right arriving with a strategy is instrumental to Not all camp fairs, however, are created for your child.” reaping the benefits. equally. Flax recommends looking at the list of camps that will be exhibiting and advises Visit the camp fair website in advance and “if the programs do not stand out to you, familiarize yourself with the exhibitors if the don’t waste your time!” An added benefit of information is available. Assess your fam- Why A Camp Fair? these events is that they are often attend- ily’s needs and narrow down the options ed by impartial experts in the camp arena by identifying some of these differentiating There is a plethora of information about such as representatives from the American factors: each camp online and in glossy brochures, Camp Association or the organization but camp fairs give parents the unique hosting the event. Therefore, it’s important ages the camp serves occasion to meet the individuals who set to identify who the organizer is and whether day camp vs. overnight camp the tone of a camp in person. Tables are they are legitimate and responsive. Sheff availability/location of busing typically manned by two representatives counsels, “Camp fairs should be free to the session camps vs. full summer camps including the camp director or high ranking public as the camps pay to attend. Any fair availability of early hours/aftercare camp personnel. “Many camps offer charging an admission fee is a red flag!” food offerings, i.e., allergies similar activities and amenities, but it is the indoor vs. outdoor focused programming director and staff who infuse their distinct Set yourself up for success. Attend a camp special needs services philosophy into the program that sets them fair on a convenient day that’s close to apart,” according to Renee Flax, director of home, particularly if you are visiting with Seek a map of the event space upon your camper placement at the American Camp day camps as they tend to promote at local arrival to locate the camps you found Association of NY and NJ. “These face-to- events. Consider whether it makes sense appealing. Flax warns against roaming face opportunities give families the chance to bring your children as some may be aimlessly and highly recommends arriving to see if there is a true connection between bored or present as distractions, while oth- with time to spare before the event closes. them and a camp,” she says. ers enjoy the fun activities exhibitors offer. Additionally, be patient if the camp rep- For older children especially, it presents a resentatives are engaged for a short time Jean Sheff, editor and co-publisher of chance to be involved in the decision mak- upon your arrival. Westchester Family, says, “This is your ing process and get them excited for what 20 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 What Matters Most Follow-Up

Prepare your questions in advance and bring a notebook. “It’s While undeniably informative, camp fairs can result in information overload. not about the right number of questions, but more importantly, Review your notes, taking into account the intrinsic connection you may the specific issues that are your family’s top priorities,” says Sheff. have had with camp personnel. Following this exercise, one to three camps Curate your questions using the sample list below. Good questions should emerge. Contact those camps to schedule off-season tours and use will result in a strong sense of the camp’s culture and enable you to that opportunity to meet with the director and ask any questions you didn’t learn which simply do not work for your family. ask during the fair. Flax recommends requesting references from parents who have children in the same group that your child would be placed in to get an 1. Does a camp provide your child with your definition of safety, i.e., insider’s perspective on the camp experience. lifeguards, supervision, during field trips, etc.?

2. What does the camp strive to achieve, i.e., what’s considered a Once you make your selection, feel confident that you have truly done your successful summer? research and prepare your children for a wonderful experience. Flax provides peace of mind, asserting, “People who do their homework thoroughly and 3. What activities does the camp focus on, i.e., frequency of swim- make a decision based on their family’s needs don’t tend to make mistakes.” ming program, etc. Shauna Levy is a writer, communications professional and stay-at- 4. How is staff selected and trained? home mom. She is currently raising her three boys, ages 8, 6 and 4 alongside her husband in Chappaqua. 5. What is the counselor-to-camper ratio and is it higher for younger campers? VISIT OUR CAMP SPONSORS! 6. What is the staff retention rate? Breezemont Day Camp Harvey Cavalier Camp 7. How are disciplinary problems handled? BreezemontDayCamp.com HarveyCavalierCamp.org 914-367-1936 914-232-0581 8. How do you deal with child specific issues including homesick- ness, bedwetting, food allergies? Club Fit Summer Camp Jodi’s Gym Camp www.ClubFit.com www.JodisGym.com 9. Do you offer busing and if so, who provides the service, where 914-250-2768 914-244-8811 does it pick your child up and who is monitoring the children? Future Stars Summer Camp World Cup Camp 10. What do the children do on rainy days? FScamps.com WorldCupNurserySchool.com 914-273-8500 914-238-9267 For overnight camps, how is bunk placement determined and how WorldCupGymnastics.com do they incorporate new children into existing bunks? 914-238-4967

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‘The Number on Great Grandpa’s Arm’ At Bet Torah Mount Kisco, NY, Jan. 22–Hundreds of parents and their children packed the Bet Torah Synagogue sanctuary for an early screening of “The Number on Great-Grandpa’s Arm,” a powerful 19-minute HBO family documentary…. Jack Feldman’s heartbreaking answers to 10-year-old Elliott Saiontz’ questions. https://www.theinsidepress.com/hbos-the-number-on-great-grandpas-arm-airing-january-27-moves-bet-torah-audience/

“Why Did they have to Die?” Inside the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester, the first speaker in a new series launched in January, Peter Somogyi , a survivor of Auschwitz-Birkenau, posed that question in telling his harrowing story. Somogyi was 11 when he and his twin brother Tamas were ‘selected’ for the horrific ‘human experiments’ performed by the notorious Josef Men- gele (“the Angel of Death”) and others at Auschwitz. Full story: https://www.theinsidepress.com/why-did-they-have-to-die/

‘First Day on the Bus’…Here’s Why! Chappaqua, NY, Feb. 12 – It was the first time Grafflin students Luke, 5, and Jared, 10, took the school bus–thanks to the passage of new, New York State legislation that allows bus drivers to administer life-saving epinephrine to a child undergoing anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that has a rapid onset and can quickly turn deadly. The law allows for safe travel for kids with food and other allergies. New York State Assemblyman David Buchwald had introduced the bill and escorted the boys… Full story: https://www.theinsidepress.com/new-safety-greets-kids-with-allergies-boarding-school-bus-for-first-time/

Laser Sharp Focus Facing Racism White Plains, NY, Jan. 28 – At the Mount Hope A.M.E. Zion Church, nearly 400 persons gathered to ‘face racism together, bear witness, and build hope.’ Leaders from the AJC and ten sponsoring organizations spoke decisively and powerfully about racism unique to our times, and the impact of racism inside our communities. The multi faith service with its moving candle lighting ceremony, sermons, prayers and rousing choral music was a call for unity. Full story: https:// www.theinsidepress.com/westchester-fairfield-facing-racism-together-bearing-witness-and-bringing-hope-ajc/

Founders Dawn Evans Greenberg and Jessica Reinmann explain the group’s focus was initially on food, clothing and toys, limited to organizations in Chappaqua. It quickly grew into longer-term support for pantries closest to Chappaqua with an annual fundraising event, Empty Bowls… The name evolved from Chappaqua Cares/Chappaqua Shares to include nonprofits throughout the County and to involve communities beyond New Castle. Additional info: https://www.theinsidepress.com/the-numerous-charitable-efforts-of-914-cares/

Gotta Have Arts ‘picks’ Editor’s Note: Remember to support your favorite local arts community and don’t forget Broadway, either. Live theater needs your patronage to survive. Two recent ‘picks’ – Grace

A Chorus Line at WBT! Now playing at the cherished Westchester Broadway Theater: This mega-hit captures the very soul of musical theater, and is one of the longest-running Broadway musicals ever. A beloved and iconic musical by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante with a brilliant and show-stopping score by Marvin Hamlisch & Lyrics by Edward Kleban. https://www.theinsidepress.com/kiss-today-goodbye-at-the-westchester-broadway-theater/

Zany Fun at the Play that Goes Wrong Soon after the audience took its seats for the Tony Award winning and Broadway comedy mega hit The Play that Goes Wrong, a member of the ‘crew’ recommended those seated ‘look up.’ “The light fixtures are ancient,” he deadpanned. “And if we were sitting under one of them we ‘might want to move’ (as if we even could)…fair warning to patrons that even ‘before the show,’ nothing would be sacred or safe, and if something could go wrong, it probably would!...And, did. For a rollicking good time and comic relief (you know you need some), go! https://www.theinsidepress.com/zany-fun-at-the-play-that-goes-wrong-just-look-up-first/

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MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 23 Chappaqua, What Changes in 15 Years! BY AMY KELLEY

t has been fifteen years since Inside Chappaqua launched … so much has happened and so much has changed, even as Chappaqua remains in many ways the same: great schools, a reasonable commute and a community that’s strong and caring. It isn’t easy to com- Ipile a list of fifteen items for fifteen years and a lot of great events and strides forward go unmentioned. But here’s a sampling of some of what’s made news in Chappaqua over the last decade and a half.

Seven Bridges Middle School opens, 2003. It seems like a long time ago now, and many town residents didn’t even live here yet when it happened - but what a big deal it was when P Seven Bridges opened! Built at H IN O L T O a cost of $32.5 million, Seven O AP BY GARY S Bridges has since housed half of the district’s fifth-through-eighth graders and all of the children who Our Family of Readers statue comes to attended those first years are now post-college age. Prior to the opening Chappaqua Library, 2010. It’s a terrific addition of Seven Bridges, fifth1 graders attended the elementary schools. to a public space and perfect5 at sending a favored message of libraries: reading is for everyone. Created by sculptor Penelope Jencks, the sculpture was installed at Reader’s Digest Chappaqua schools embrace full-day kindergarten, 2003. After years of discussion, Chappaqua’s kindergar- headquarters in 1993 and presented to the teners started attending school for a full day, just like the library when the company left Chappaqua for bigger kids. Some parents rejoiced, others lamented that Manhattan, Thornton said. the school day was too long for little ones.

Chappaqua Farmer’s Market Chappaqua resident Hillary opens outside, Clinton is re-elected to the 2011. Located at 2 the train station, the Senate, 2006. Senator, Sec- retary of State, neighbor and Chappaqua Farm- valued community member; and er’s Market keeps growing, while of- P so many in Chappaqua fervently O H G O fering free and easy N wish her upward trajectory T O O L hadn’t stopped there. But who parking. “Every year we’re amazed we can B O Y P M M knows what the future holds? fit more vendors…and more customers keep ARI CA ANNE More from both Clintons, no coming,” Pacale Le Draoulec, the market’s doubt, and many in town were gratified when the pair solidified their roots by director,6 said. Le Draoulec and the market’s purchasing the property next door in 2016. board keep considering the best way to grow. 3 “We curate the market very closely,” she said. “ We want to be a farmer’s market first and Glass wall added to front of foremost.” That means more fruits and vege- library, entrance re-configured, tables than prepared foods. During the colder 2006-7. A bond vote to fund months, the market has first-Saturday pop- this project went down in the ups at the First Congregational Church. When 90s so the library took the long the market reopens outside again in May with view and started saving, library a return to the train station, Le Draoulec aims director Pamela Thornton said. P to “bring in more organic.” And of course, the H IN O L Those who enjoy the bright and T O weekly entertainment and the community-like O AP BY GARY S airy periodicals section in par- atmosphere make this the place to be on ticular look back with gratitude. Saturday mornings. 24 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL4 2018 Chappaqua Commu- Chappaqua passes 42.5 nity Garden opens, million dollar bond vote for 2012. A space to grow schools improvements, 2016. at 233 N. Greeley Ave., It was a big bond that passed this garden has “about handily and the improve- 20 plots in the middle ments will be many, including of town,” according to various improvements to aging the website of Intergen- infrastructure, global learning erate, the organization centers at the high school that manages it. This and all elementary schools, STEAM (science, technology, year, expect to see engineering, art and mathematics) centers at the middle black-eyed Susans, cosmos and more blooming in the pollinator and high schools and more. garden outside the gate, 7Suzi Novak, the garden’s coordinator and 12 Intergenerate board member, said. While there’s a short waiting list for spots in the Chappaqua garden, at press time there was plenty Chappaqua Crossing breaks of room at the new community garden slated to open this spring on ground, 2016. Hardly anyone the site of the old Millwood Swim Club on Route 100, Novak said. in Chappaqua is unaware of the decades-long battle? struggle? negotiations? that Strawberry Festival preceded the current work reaches 75th year, transforming the old Reader’s 2012. And it made it to Digest buildings into a mix of the 80th too–with no retail, residential and office end in sight, this be- spaces. Layoffs at Reader’s Digest impacted the commu- loved event is low-key nity and when the offices moved to Manhattan, a beloved and lovely. Strawberry institution was missed by many. shortcake is never 13 outdated.

New Castle Town board releases RFP (re- quest 8for proposals) for downtown revital- ization project, 2013. The downtown is being totally redone now and there’ll be a plaque to commemorate the project right outside–where else? Horace Greeley House. The construction project, called Streetscape, will improve roads, sidewalks, public spaces and infrastructure as well as beautify with new street lamps and plants, as reported by The Inside Press last August. Downtown New turf field and renovated track opens at Horace shoppers will be glad when the project’s completed which is Greeley High School with a community celebration includ- scheduled for October of this year. ing obstacle courses,14 face painting, and a varsity football 9 game on Sept. 8, 2017. Schools superintendent Christine Ackerman told the crowd at the celebration, “We are so Take It Or Leave It fortunate to live in a community that supports our stu- Shed re-opens behind dents in so many ways.” These were some of the projects the Shell station, 2014. funded by the bond approved in 2016. Town historian Gray Wil- liams said the move was a great one, causing a Opening Night at Chap- lot more use. paqua Performing Arts Center, Sept. 28, 2017. The Habitat for Humanity project kicks former Wallace Auditorium on off with a meeting at the library, 2015. the Reader’s Digest property 10 Soon a former Quaker meeting house opens as a community-owned will boast two three-bedroom condos. theater space with 425 seats. Local architect Bill Spade, as reported This spring, Chappaqua previously by The Inside Press, said residents and other lovers of the style will “match the original struc- culture and the arts can see Ricky Lee Jones, the Chap- ture.” One senses the Quakers would paqua Orchestra and more. have heartily approved. 15 What’s next, Chappaqua? 11 Inside Chappaqua sure looks forward to finding out. Amy Kelley is a freelance writer and editor living in Mount Kisco. MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 25 $'3522) 7RGD\·V'DWH 3KRQH

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26 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 (L-R): Town Justice Noah Sorkin, Town Councilwoman Ivy Pool, Town Supervisor Robert Greenstein and Town Councilwoman Lisa Katz PHOTO BY HANNAH ROSENBERG

‘A New Beginning’ BY JESSIE GREENSTEIN A group of local boy scouts then led the vernment.” He mentioned that responsible Pledge of Allegiance followed by Greeley citizens of a Democracy should have: …the student, Elena Cantor, singing a beautiful duty to be informed, the duty to be involved embers of the New Castle commu- moving rendition of the “Star Spangled and the duty to be reasonable.” He empha- nity gathered for a very special and Banner.” sized that “the last thing we should want Mmonumental night for all, including to do is go after our elected officials when myself. The event was the swearing in Town Justice Doug Kraus thanked our they work with the other side.” ceremony of Rob Greenstein (who I want neighbor and keynote speaker President to state up front is my dad but I will call him Clinton for joining us. Judge Kraus also Rob for this article!) as Town Supervisor, On Taking Greater Lisa Katz as Deputy Supervisor, Ivy Pool as Personal Responsibility Town Councilwoman and Noah Sorkin as The Oath of Office Town Justice. requires elected All of the members of the crowd waited patiently for President Clinton to rise to the The venue was the beautiful Chappaqua officials to perform podium. Adam Brodsky had the honor of Performing Arts Center which supported to the best of introducing him and noted that in each of a tremendous crowd and turned out to be President Clinton’s inaugural addresses, an ideal location to hold the swearing-in their ability, noted he emphasized the need to take greater ceremony. President William Jefferson Clin- President Bill personal responsibility for our neighbors ton was the honored guest and many New Clinton, who also and our community. He mentioned that the Castle residents were excited for a chance Clintons attend many New Castle events to see him either both before and/or during reminded us that and are often spotted in local stores in the the ceremony. Some of the other honored they are human town of Chappaqua. Brodsky then procee- guests were Pat Keegan and Mike Alter ded to introduce the 42nd President of the on behalf of Congresswoman Nita Lowey, beings and often United States. Peter Harckham on behalf of Governor make mistakes. Andrew Cuomo, Michael Jefferson on It was then President Clinton’s turn! Pre- behalf of Senator Terrence Murphy’s office, sident Clinton jokingly pointed out that he Assemblyman David Buchwald and West- commended Adam Brodsky for his dedi- has lived in Chappaqua longer than any chester County Legislator Mike Kaplowitz. cated service and work for the town the person being sworn in and stated that last four years. In addition, Judge Kraus Chappaqua has been the longest place he Town Justice Doug Kraus opened the noted three responsibilities as residents has ever lived. He mentioned that he enjoys ceremony asking the packed crowd to rise of New Castle, stating that “we are all swearing-in ceremonies since they happen for the presentation of the Color Guard. responsible for the success of our Go- early in the year, which means it is a new MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 27 President Bill Clinton on stage at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center addressing hundreds of attendees and the panel of town hall officials soon to be sworn in, and guest dignitaries. PHOTO BY HANNAH ROSENBERG beginning for the community. He relayed that the Oath of Office requires elected Newest member of officials to perform to the best of their ability the Town Board Ivy Pool together with but also reminded us that they are human Brownie Troop 1024. beings and often make mistakes. PHOTO BY LORI GOWEN MORTON Clinton continued: “When trying to do your best every day we wake up and inside our heart is like a scale–on one side of the scale there are ways that make us darker–on the other side there are ways to make us lighter. The balance is slighter different every day. If given the privilege of public service, put another rock on the lighter side every day.” He added that he is grateful when people take the risk to run in local elections. These people have chosen Newly elected Town councilwoman Ivy Pool Deputy supervisor Lisa Katz was then as Teddy Roosevelt once famously said, came next. Ivy and her husband, Christian sworn in. Lisa has called Chappaqua home “to get into the arena.” He said we should Edstrom, have lived in New Castle since for the past 12 years with her husband, thank them for being willing to run, and 2010. They have two children, Mattias, 9, Steven, and their two children, Arden and thank their opponents for being willing to and Alexandra, 7, who attend Grafflin Ele- Spencer. Lisa was elected and began to run as well. He then lastly said, “Let’s get mentary School. Ivy thanked everyone “for serve as New Castle Town Council Member this show on the road.” coming out to celebrate our Democracy, in 2014. With this re-election, she begins our community and our future.” her fifth year in office. Lisa vowed to conti- First to be sworn in was Town Justice nue to develop the Chappaqua Performing Noah Sorkin. Judge Sorkin and his wife, She thanked the New Castle Democratic Arts Center into a regional arts and cultural Stephanie, have lived in New Castle for 27 Committee and Up2Us. In the aftermath of destination. She thanked the New Castle years, sending their two children, Dana and 2016 elections, Ivy felt called to run for pu- Republican Party for “standing behind us Matthew through the local public schools. blic office. Ivy noted that “through consen- and eschewing party politics.” Lisa stated Judge Sorkin is beginning his sixth year sus and collaboration that we can have “we are all in this together bound by our col- as one of our local judges. Judge Sorkin a more effective Town Government.” By lective dreams to make New Castle a stron- said it was a “privilege and honor to serve working together, “we will do great things ger, more vibrant and united community.” as one of the Town Justices.” He thanked for this town.” residents for their confidence and support And last to be sworn in was Town Super- noting that being a Judge “has been an Ivy promised to work hard every day. She visor Rob Greenstein. Rob noted that “this amazing journey of public service.” acknowledged all of the young people in really is the largest inauguration crowd in He thanked the Court personnel and staff, the audience, including the Girl Scouts from New Castle history” and thanked President as well as the Town Prosecutors. He also Group Troop 1024. She hopes that her Clinton for his role in bringing residents out. acknowledged his mentors and role models election inspires those young people to run Rob has lived in Chappaqua for 14 years County Judges Zuckerman and Kraus. for public office. with my mom, Cindy, and my brothers Daniel and Mason. 28 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 Rob became the Town Supervisor in 2014. This is his third term. Rob congratulated Ivy for joining the town’s “collaborative government and working to make the community a better place to live and raise a family.” He also congratulated Lisa for leading Get Results With A the efforts to create the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center. Rob reminded us that our greatest resource is our residents. He Top Real Estate Agent thanked town attorneys, Keane and Beane, the police department, town employees and department heads. He thanked Adam Brodsky “whose vision and leadership will indeed result Sold More Than 242 Westchester Homes in an incredibly improved Chappaqua hamlet.”

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MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 29 Local Joe: Many Area Residents Prefer Independent Purveyors

BY AMY KELLEY Gonzaga said. The coffee is La Colombe, a daily are classified as gourmet,” and “out- premium brand from Philadelphia and hun- of-home coffee consumption reached a dreds of customers are served each day. high of 46% in 2017.” That’s a lot of coffee purchased in shops, and more and more, hey’re ubiquitous - the chain stores During the morning rush, there are usually it’s very good coffee. that make a business of selling coffee. no less than four employees working hard TYet in our area, independent coffee shops to ensure quick service: one at the register, Tazza’s customers can tell the difference, are outright thriving - and Chappaqua and one making specialty coffees, one filling Monica said. “A lot of them would say they Armonk both boast several different places and restocking and one handling pastry would never go to a chain store because to get the beverage by patronizing home- and other food orders, Gonzaga said, “We the coffee is so much better here.” town businesses. have our regular customers and once they come through the door it’s ready waiting on Local coffee spots also focus on the quality On a recent weekday afternoon, Tazza the countertop,” Gonzaga said. of other ingredients. “In order to make a Cafe in Millwood was a hub of activity. really great latte you have to start with the Tables were full of chatting pairs, groups Employees build relationships with custom- milk. Seventy percent is the milk,” Mancini of young women were ordering food, and ers but that community feel is, of course, said, “All of our milks are Hudson Valley several employees were busy behind the accompanied by a serious focus on the milks.” Cashew and almond milks are counter. coffee itself. “From the beginning we took made in house. Perhaps that’s why one the coffee very very seriously - from the Armonk-based customer wrote on Yelp James Monica, owner of Tazza Cafe in way we grind it - and the amount we use is that Market North has “the best latte in Armonk, Millwood, Katonah and Ridgefield, probably a bit more than typical,” Monica Westchester.” credits much of his shops’ success to said. Purveyors like Monica can’t have the employees like these. “Really a big part of it economy of scale the nationally-known At Beascakes, details are also attended to. is the people who work here,” Monica said. shops do, yet they inspire loyalty and ac- “We’re known for our iced coffee because He’s been able to retain many workers cording to owners and managers, business we make our own coffee iced cubes so and he says that makes a big difference. just keeps on growing. we have a real following,” Dickens said. Longtime employees are “able to provide Customers avail themselves of fresh cake the personal touch and connect with the At Armonk’s Market North, at 387 Main doughnuts, scones or pastries or on customer a little bit more.” Street, “all of our coffee is from artisanal Sundays, Boston cream or jelly doughnuts. roasters,” Stephen Mancini, one of the “You know, you got to have coffee with Julie Dickens, owner of Beascakes Bakery owners, said recently. Mancini and others, your doughnut, right?” Dickens said. and Breads in the Armonk Town Center, such as a chef and manager, regularly has similarly attentive employees. “We have taste new coffees in blind taste tests called And these days, more people prefer to regulars and we have their coffee ready at ‘cuppings’ and currently use beans roasted shop locally. “People appreciate having the cash register as they get out of their from Port Chester (Path Coffee Roasters) mom-and-pop places to go,” Dickens said. cars,” she said. At Beascakes, they sell to Maine. “We try to find small-batch and “We know when a baby’s due, we know when Lavazza, an Italian coffee. responsibly-sourced,” Mancini said. 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n celebration of National Inclusive Sch- community Iools Week, the Greeley Boys Swim & Dive Team in conjunction with the Greeley PTA Special Ed Committee and the Chappaqua PTA Special Ed Committee presented the documentary Swim Team the Film, with a panel discussion and Q&A following the A Greeley Team Boost screening. The Boys & Girls Swim & Dive Team coordinated a preshow bake sale. All proceeds from the bake sale and voluntary for ‘Swim Team the Film’ donations for admission to the screening were donated to YAI, an organization that helps people of all ages with disabilities.

The post film discussion was moderated by Rev. Martha Jacobs and included Lara Stolman, the film’s producer/director, Kathy Schiavi, YAI’s director, Jason Gold, Clinical Psychologist & Psychoanlyst, and Mike DeBellis, Greeley Teacher and Coach of the inclusive boys wrestling team. The Swim Team presented Kathy Schiavi a check for $600 which they raised for YAI.

Swim Team the Film will be shown at the Chappaqua Library on Friday, April 20th at 7 p.m. with a Q&A following the screening by producer/director Lara Stolman. There will be no admission charge. For more information, please contact Denise Hanchet at [email protected]. Greeley Boys Swim & Dive Team 32 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 The Expat Experience: Local Residents Share their Stories About Moving to the ‘Castles’

BY STACEY PFEFFER

ext time you are at the library or your local coffee shop, take a close Nlisten and perhaps you’ll hear a British or Brazilian accent. No these aren’t tourists visiting New or North Castle but instead they are expatriates (also com- monly referred to as expats) who have chosen to make our lovely slice of Northern Westchester their home. While some plan to remain long-term others have defined job assignments and a specified duration of time here. The Inside Press wanted to spotlight some recent expats to our community and hear their unique perspective about what makes living in the ‘Castles’ so special….

Meet the Mansfields The Mansfields PHOTO BY CAROLYN ANGELINA PHOTOGRAPHY Meike Mansfield, originally from Germany and her British husband, Luke and two children, Heidi and Robin most recently individual to individual. As an expert in the also considered Greenwich and seriously hail from Kent, United Kingdom. A place field of innovation, Luke was well-qualified considered Ridgefield, CT which has an that she describes as “picturesque with for an “O” visa but it meant that Meike and easy commute to Purchase. But when fields and horse paddocks.” Their life was her two children were “just attachments. Luke learned that he’d have regular travel hectic though with both Meike working We were allowed to be here but I could not to New York City, Ridgefield was knocked for a multinational food company and work here.” off the list and Chappaqua rose to the top. Luke working for Samsung and having an “It was the perfect compromise where we arduous daily commute to London. When Pinpointing a Town would get land and still have that feeling Luke received a call from a headhunter for of being surrounded by nature. Plus it’s a job for another multinational company to Call Home beautiful with reasonable proximity to NYC in innovation based in Purchase, she was and great schools, so it ticked all the boxes initially hesitant. But she also knew that Relocating is a difficult process but luckily for us.” she was frazzled and stressed in the U.K. Luke’s employer has housing and school working a job with two young kids, and no consultants at the ready for expats. The sitter or support system. After watching a Mansfields looked at many towns all over A Rough Start close friend’s battle with cancer and ulti- Westchester including Scarsdale, Larch- mate death, she reevaluated. “It made me mont, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Pleasantville, Like many expats, they had to live in tem- think life is so short. We have this amazing Briarcliff, Armonk and Chappaqua. Towns porary housing in White Plains upon arrival opportunity and you only live once, so let’s in Lower Westchester including Scarsdale, to the U.S. because their house wasn’t do it.” Larchmont and Rye are expat hubs, accor- ready. It was the winter of 2015 and the ding to Expat Exchange, an online resource snowy weather was relentless. Meike had After accepting his position, the Mansfields for expats but as more businesses expand to drive her daughter Heidi to Westorchard moved here in 2015. Her husband was or open in Northern Westchester such as Elementary and her son Robin to World on a local work contract with an “O” visa. Regeneron, Pernod Ricard and IBM, expats Cup Nursery School in a rental car without This type of visa is for workers that have a are slowly starting to discover that the four-wheel drive. “I wasn’t used to driving in unique skill set or expertise. The visas that towns of Northern Westchester offer ample the snow and I got the flu too. Plus it was expats receive to work in the U.S. vary from space and great schools. The Mansfields my daughter’s birthday and we knew no MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 33 one here. I had to somehow make her a party and I definitely doubted if we had done the right thing by moving here.” Settling In

But those feelings of doubt quickly dissipated once she moved to Chappaqua. Meike’s outgoing personality was key to helping her and her family settle in. “I emailed all the parents in Robin’s class and said we just moved here. I don’t have any friends. Want to come out for a drink? What’s funny is a lot of people got back to me and said they were in the same boat and home with young kids all day. Many of those ladies who I met that night are still my friends to this day.”

Meike is currently a stay-at-home mom and an active member of the Junior League of Northern Westchester. She chairs the human trafficking committee, which supports minors who have been trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation. She is also a Girl Scout troop leader. In order to preserve their German heritage, her children attend German school in White Plains on the weekend.

The family enjoys living on Hilltop Drive, which has neighborhood barbeques and dinner parties. “We have no plans to go back to the U.K. We have a great quality of life,” she notes. The family also recently received their green cards and Meike is now able to accept freelance projects and legally work here. From Au Pair Days to The Gilvar Family Homeownership PHOTO BY JESSICA PASCHKES, PRETTY PICTURES MARKETING Claire Fletcher Gilvar, a British citizen and founder of Boo- ked Parties, a children’s birthday party resource website and booking platform has fond memories of Chappaqua after spending four summers here working as an au pair for a family on Garey Drive while studying at Oxford University through a British Royal Navy program. Fast forward to almost two decades later when Claire and her husband Adam were living with their two young children in Long Island City, Queens, they knew they needed ample space for their growing family. They decided to come full circle back to New Castle. “Chappaqua hasn’t changed much since 1992. My time as an au pair here was definitely part of the pull back to this area.” Introducing the Iyengars

Mrinalini (Mili) Iyengar and her husband Chaithra first came here from Bangalore, India with their now 5-year-old son Na- man in the spring of 2016. Mili works in IT sales for Capgemini and her husband is in sales at IBM. Mili wanted to work in the U.S. since it leads the way in IT innovation. Initially, Austin was on their radar and friends suggested that they move to Texas for the lower cost of living but Northern Westchester was very attractive to Mili. Almost three months before moving here, she signed up for town e-newsletters for both Austin and New Castle. She loved that the New Castle one listed activities The Iyengar Family for adults and children. “I saw various avenues where I could PHOTO BY CATHY PINSKY, PINKSY STUDIO integrate into the community. Something as simple as when the Farmers Market begins and ends and the fact that there was a kid’s hockey team was a real draw for me. The Austin newsletter put me in a black hole,” she commented.

Initially they moved to New Castle but now live in North Castle. “Good schools have always been priority number one 34 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 for us” and when their lease ran out on their rental in New Castle they were happy to find another town nearby with great schools and accessible to Westchester County Airport, which they both use regularly for domestic travel. Raising A Global Citizen

The Iyengars appreciate the educational system here. “We want to raise Naman as a global citizen.” While Mili feels that India has a strong academic system, she doesn’t like the fact that on the flipside you make career choices very early. “If you are training to be an engineer, there is no option to take any humanities classes.” She also appreciates the fact that Naman is now more “culturally aware. He now knows that there is a menorah and you light it on Chanukkah.”

The Roversi Family Challenges for Expats: PHOTO COURTESY OF MAIRA ROVERSI From Mortgages to the More Mundane year that they moved here during the Indian the Iyengars are frequent participants. “I festival of Diwali she saw her relatives all love the fact that it helped us to recreate a Mili is on an L1A visa, which allows her celebrating on social media. Chaithra was family environment for our son with other to work in the U.S. for up to seven years. traveling at the time and it was the first time kids from all age groups.” They hope to buy a home here. “Beyond that she realized that she was all alone in a three year horizon, it doesn’t keep sense the U.S. That experience jolted her to main- for us to keep renting.” But getting a tain a connection with the Indian commu- It Takes a Village mortgage or making any large purchase nity here and propelled her to actively seek Mili has a long laundry list of local folks has been challenging for her family. “Every out other Indian families in the area. Again, who have helped her family with a warm time we have to bring money from India, technology came to the rescue and helped welcome. In addition to the Murphys and we lose out on the exchange rate.” When her connect with Indian families nearby. Mili Georgia Hobaica Frasch who was one they wanted to purchase a car, they only is now part of a kitty party, a group of ap- of the creators of the Chappaqua Moms got a $600 credit limit from their bank. “It proximately 16 Indian women from nearby Facebook page, Kathy Boyle, a member doesn’t matter that our combined salaries towns who meet monthly and socialize in of the Chappaqua Recipes with Friends might be close to the upper 1 percenters in each other’s homes. There is a very set Facebook page has been especially sup- terms of income. Credit history here is just social framework for these gatherings and portive. “Kathy posted that she needed so important.” no men or children are allowed. The group an Indian recipe and I replied and then we has helped her find Indian ingredients for began communicating. She doesn’t even While financial concerns are a big focus cooking or advice on music teachers for live in Chappaqua or Armonk but she was for many expats, more mundane problems Naman to learn to play Indian instruments. enthusiastic and wanted to meet me. She can also be taxing for newcomers. “Last She now meets and celebrates Indian festi- helped me connect with the Murphys.” Mili year a tree fell in my backyard and I had no vals and holidays with these families. idea what to do.” Harnessing the power also jokes around that she wants to provide a good citizen’s award to Roberta Offenhut- of technology, Mili who is a member of Just as she’s made inroads within the In- ter Lasky for having advice on everything Chappaqua Moms and Armonk Parents dian community, Mili loves the fact that half from tree removal companies to restau- Facebook pages was able to find reputable of Naman’s class at Coman Hill Elemen- rants. Chandana and Madhu Hugehalli tree removal providers. “I literally feel like tary are new to the area. She’s met many and Jagruti and Neeru Patel also served these groups are watching my back all the families through school activities and she as liaisons to the wider Indian community. time. These groups have been instrumental also has used technology to help her build “All of these people had nothing to gain by in helping me and my family get ingrained an extended network of local friends that helping us. They just had a lot of goodness into the local culture.” helped her recreate a family environment in their hearts.” for her son. In Bangalore, they lived in a Moving from Isolation gated community and Naman would go to the park daily and interact with children Taking Advantage of to Inclusion and adults of all ages, so that he never felt like he was an only child. Robin and Gary Living in Armonk Like most expats, there have been mo- Murphy who are Chappaqua residents ments when Mili has felt homesick. The first hold badminton parties at their house and The family is very integrated in the commu- MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 35 nity with Chaithra volunteering as an AYSO in various locations in Brazil. Her first stint Facing a Medical Issue soccer coach and Mili volunteering at the in the U.S. was in Raleigh and she loved Armonk Outdoor Art Show and Naman living in the U.S. so decided to make the as an Expat attending Breezemont Camp during the move to Armonk in 2016. Ultimately, she summers. With a very different climate than hopes to return to Brazil after this assign- Each expat faces different challenges and Bangalore, the family has been mesmerized ment is completed but is used to the expat for Maira she faced a medical issue upon by the wintry weather here. “When the peripatetic lifestyle and is accepting of arrival to Armonk. “Even with a very good blizzard was coming, we stayed up until moving to another location if IBM needs her insurance plan, things here are really diffe- midnight to watch it.” They’ve also taken to transfer. rent than Brazil and it took a while until the Naman for ski lessons at Thunder Ridge. doctors realized that I had kidney stones. When they have free time, they also like Roversi loves the fact that her twins saw It was tough to find some support knowing to visit art museums in the city. One of the snow here for the first time. Besides the no one in the area: no referral, no previous highlights of living here for Naman has been snowy weather though, the Roversis are experience in terms of hospitals but luckily trick or treating for Halloween on Wampus outdoor enthusiasts and take full advantage we figured out how to deal with that and Street. “Everyone in this town has been so of biking nearby, the parks and playgrounds everything is calm again now!” forthcoming and helpful. We’ve really had a in town and playing soccer and tennis. very warm welcome,” concludes Mili. Caio is enjoying playing music here and has Maira still considers her family in the dis- even performed on the upper level at the covery mode and is eagerly awaiting the Like the Iyengars, Maira Roversi, an expat local DeCicco’s supermarket while Maira warmer weather. Ricardo practices down from Brazil, loves living in Armonk with her and Ricardo enjoy a beer. hill bike riding and Maira enjoys running husband Ricardo and her three children, Caio outdoors. “With these freezing tempera- (10) and her 4-year old twins Rafael and Bea- They also love the proximity to the city for tures, I am not brave enough to go out on triz. The family also brought their dogs Lion, family outings and have been to the Natural the street!” quips Maira. With spring just a golden retriever and Minnie, a maltese with History Museum, Times Square, basketball around the corner, feel free to give a warm them for their Armonk adventure. games at Madison Square Garden and ice welcome to Maira or any one of the expat skating at Bryant Park. Like the Iyengars, families featured in this story. Roversi is working for IBM on an L1A visa Halloween happens to be a favorite holiday like Mili and has a two year international for her children too who also loved seeing Stacey Pfeffer is a former expat having assignment with the company. She has the pumpkins on display at the Great Jack lived in London for two years working worked for IBM for the past two decades O’Lantern Blaze at Van Cortland Manor. in public relations.

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Helps Children in Need HeartShare’s cause has not always been apparent to New Castle’s community, but FFC is hoping to change that. “I have seen firsthand how the foster care system can help a child succeed and prosper when given the right environment so when I had the opportunity to advise this group, I was truly excited to continue raising awareness about this issue,” said FortierVieni. Even those who have not been able to see the foster care system first hand are getting involved. One of FFC’s executives, junior Alan Gu adds, “I saw a group of people addressing issues that were not necessarily thoroughly addressed. These students were truly trying to make a difference.”

However FFC’s mission did not stop at the holiday event. During club time, FFC

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n a frigid December day, 28 Greeley Ostudents and three chaperones loaded onto a bright yellow school bus en route to PHOTOS HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) COURTESY OF in Brooklyn. The high-spirited group was ELLA SMITH going to help spread holiday cheer to foster children. These students were part of a club called Friends of Foster Care (FFC) that launched this past fall at Greeley. It is a club that undertakes various forms of volunteer work for the Foster Children of New York, partnered with HSVS, a foster care organization in Brooklyn, New York. and are always striving to fulfill the needs of embarks in ways to help those at HSVS the foster children.” FFC quickly developed directly from the Greeley classrooms. FFC I decided to create this club, after going into the club it is today due to overwhel- members will soon begin to tutor foster on a service trip to Peru this past sum- ming support from Greeley’s student body, children over Skype and create care pac- mer, visiting a number of orphanages over faculty, and HSVS’ staff. Each and every kages for the students that HSVS is putting several weeks. The orphanages specialized club member is an integral part in helping through college (through their “American in caring for the mentally and physically these children in need and the future of Dream” Program). Much club time is spent disabled ranging in age from infants to FFC looks bright. planning volunteer trips and events as teens. After working with orphans there, I well. FFC’s next project will be this spring, thought, “why does this only have to be a FFC recently volunteered with HSVS for running a carnival in the Bronx, to celebrate short-term project only done internationally a holiday event being held for the foster HeartShare’s opening of a shelter for home- and open to a small audience?” I reached children. The event provided gifts for the less women and their children, created out to many foster care organizations in the children and lots of fun activities. Howe- to prevent these children from having to area. HSVS was the most suitable organi- ver, the main purpose of the event was to fall under the foster care system. As Gu zation for FFC. give the foster children time with their birth remarks, “to go to HeartShare and see the parents, who unfortunately cannot care for smiles on their faces, that is an unparalleled After speaking with HSVS’ senior director them. The members of FFC wrapped gifts, feeling of joy.” of education Lauren Lee Pettiette Schwel, ran activity booths for the children such and Greeley’s Vice Principal Kyle Hosier, as face-painting and arts and crafts and Ella Smith is a Sophomore at Greeley. Friends of Foster Care was in motion. took photos with the children at the photo She created Friends of Foster Care this Greeley Sophomore Anna Kovalskaya says, booth. FFC’s advisor Samantha FortierVie- past school year and is looking forward “They are exceptionally caring for the kids, ni, a teacher at Greeley commented that to its continued success. MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 37 Oak Lane is a not-for-profit childcare center for children 18-months to 5 years of age.

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38 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 Two Programs Offer Lifelong Skills

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BY PAMELA BROWN

f you ever found yourself lost in the wilder- Iness, would you know what to do? The natural environment is a complex place and it takes knowledge, confidence, and firsthand experience to survive.

The popular television show Survivor puts PHOTOS BY ZACH FISHER the spotlight on contestants who use their instincts to survive in a remote location. Since then, similar reality shows have & Parks is offering two wilderness survival with nature and sometimes animals,” said gained in popularity, including Running Wild programs, Primitive Survival Skills and the Jacobs who learned how to make a water- with Bear Grylls where the Irish adven- First 24. They will take place in Gedney proof shelter using sticks and leaves. “All turer takes celebrities into the wilderness Park in April. “I’m always looking for out-of- the kids built it together. I felt kind of proud for 48 hours and teaches them survival the-box programming. These classes are of myself and the people in my group,” techniques. Also, The Weather Channel’s hands-on learning and get kids outside. he said. Other benefits were making new SOS: How to Survive features true stories The kids really like that,” said Bill Garrison, friends and learning from the instructor. “I of people battling severe weather elements Assistant Superintendent of the Town of would recommend anyone to take the class and provides tips from a survival expert on New Castle. because it’s a lot of fun, you learn important how to overcome dangerous situations. survival skills, and you learn things you can Oliver Jacobs, 10, of Chappaqua, attended do to respect nature.” You don’t have to be on these shows to both classes. “I’m interested in survival and challenge your skills against the natural read a lot of books on it. I thought it was The programs were created and led by world. To learn what it’s like to survive in really fun to learn survival skills. We played Zach Fisher of Patterson, who is a primi- nature, the town of New Castle Recreation games and they all had something to do tive skills educator and licensed N.Y. State MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 39 Guide, and also Wilderness First Responder Certified. His experi- First 24 ences have given him a greater understanding of himself, others, and man’s relationship with the natural world. “I think this is an The First 24 is a one-day program featuring primitive and modern invaluable experience to go along with skills that can potentially skills to help you survive within the first 24 hours of being lost be life-saving. In addition, there’s a direct correlation between in a wilderness situation. The hands-on program is geared to someone’s understanding of nature and their desire to conserve adults and youths (minimum age 10). “This course is designed it, so this is also part of my duty toward the preservation of our for people who spend some time in nature, whether it be hiking, valuable wild resources,” said Fisher. backpacking or for work,” said Fisher. Families who are outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. Some of the games and Primitive Survival Skills demonstrations include map, trail and compass reading; making a survival Primitive Survival Skills, an after-school program for kit; building children in grades 5-8, offers practical instruction and a debris hands-on activities on wilderness survival that involve shelter survival skills, sense awareness, team projects, motor and fire skills and more. Some of the fun, educational activities structures; include making foraged tea, playing games, talking about lighting plants and trees and tracking animals. “It’s tons of fun techniques; and we laugh a lot. We do a lot of game playing and how to joking around, but I make sure to include a lot of useful communi- content at the same time,” said Fisher. “I also include at cate if lost; least one lecture on an essential skill, like shelter building and water or fire-making. Depending on the program, I might filtration include a long-term project, like making a bow, a basket, and disin- or a bone knife.” fection.

Rose Kory, 11, and As an adult her sister Natasha, attend- 10, also took Primitive ing the Skills. “If you want program, to learn about using Milton your senses and Roman, of getting more in touch Yonkers, with nature, you’ll appreciat- enjoy this class,” said ed Fisher’s Rose. She learned knowledge and experience. “He’s compassionate and skills such as starting willing to let you express yourself. What was nice was a fire and making a it was generations working together to divide the skills. bow and arrow. Her It was a group experiential activity and more exciting. It sister Natasha said, has a process and an end result,” said Roman. “With “I liked that you do the guidance of Zach, your view becomes wider and team work plus I this gives them [kids] an opportunity to see what nature made a friend.” Mar- is like. You see the world in a different perspective.” At cus Arnold, 10, of the conclusion, participants have many take-aways. Chappaqua, decided “They’ll have an advanced understanding of what to to take Primitive do if they get lost in the woods, a new set of skills, and Skills because he hopefully a respect and reverence for the natural world,” was interested said Fisher. PHOTOS BY ZACH FISHER in learning about survival too. “I made Overall the classes encourage participants to expand a house in the wild using sticks, leaves and moss. We all did it their world. “I try my best to get people to go outside of their together. It was a very fun experience to work with other people,” comfort zone, to get dirty, hands-on, to ask lots of questions and said Marcus. be involved in the process,” he said. “I try to create the feeling of community, which I think is one the most essential parts of life.” At the end of the program, the children come away with useful information. “They leave with a foundational knowledge of what it Registration begins March 12. For more information and to reg- takes to survive in a wilderness setting, a bunch of new games, ister online, visit mynewcastle.org or call the Town of New Castle and a heightened awareness and respect for the world around Recreation & Parks at (914) 238-3909. them,” explained Fisher, referencing the important bond between man and nature. “I think we are all experiencing a bit of separation anxiety in regards to our relationship with nature. People want to Pamela Brown is a former English professor, prolific free- feel safe in the natural world and these classes help them feel a lance writer, and author of Faithful Love, a romance-ad- little more prepared.” The program ends with a skills-based com- venture novel. She has a 23-year-old daughter, Alexis, and petition and awards ceremony. they live in Connecticut.

40 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 Civic Lessons from 2017 marked the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York State. The New Castle Chappaqua’s Historical Society celebrated this centennial with an exploration of the women’s suffrage movement Historic Women and the life of Carrie Chapman Catt, a leading suffragist and former New Castle resident. Visit Gabrielle Greeley Clendenin (1857-1937) the Horace Greeley House to view this special exhibition with displays of photographs and artifacts until & Carrie Chapman Catt (1859-1947) May 26, 2018.

BY DANA Y. WU

n honor of Women’s History Month, The Inside Press focuses on the contributions of held outdoor Sunday afternoon readings these two historic Chappaqua women residents. and book sharings under her father’s belo- I ved evergreen grove and volunteered at St. In her book What Happened, Hillary Rodham Clinton reflects on “the roles that gender, John’s Episcopal Church in Pleasantville. race an class play in our politics and the importance of empathy in our national life.” This commitment to equality and moral dignity connects her to two other famous “Unlike her father, Gabrielle appears to have women in our town whose civic actions years ago required fortitude, then as now. Like never involved herself in politics,” says Gray Secretary Clinton, Gabrielle Greeley Clendenin and Carrie Chapman Catt each shared Williams, the town historian of New Castle. a hope for future generations and harnessed her creative and emotional power in diffe- Gabrielle’s civic actions were aligned with rent ways to make tangible differences during her lifetime. her strong moral values and she concen- trated her efforts to benefit the community where she lived. Starting in 1883, she donated part of her land for a right-of-way to connect Pleasantville and downtown Gabrielle Greeley Clendenin: Chappaqua along what is now South Greeley Avenue. In 1902, she provided the A Generous Citizen site for the current railroad station and its adjacent town park (Woodburn Avenue is named for her paternal grandmother). She supplied the four-acre property for the Church of St. Mary the Virgin to be the first Episcopal Church in Chappaqua after the 1903 tragic death of her 5-year-old daughter, Muriel, from tubercular meningitis. A Celtic cross commemorates both Gabrielle and her husband in the family’s burial plot at the back of the Church, just north of the grove of majestic evergreen trees that her father planted a half-century earlier. Source: New Castle Historical Society Creating A Strong Educational System hen Horace Greeley and his wife Mary both died in 1872, their youngest child, W Gabrielle, was only 15. In 1882, her sister Ida died suddenly from diphtheria Gabrielle’s commitment to local affairs and Gabrielle became the sole owner of all 78 acres of the Greeley farm in the center influenced New Castle’s transformation of Chappaqua. Gabrielle lived as an independent, educated woman who chose to from a farm town to a suburban commuter live in Chappaqua from 1881 until her death. She resided first in the Side Hill House hamlet with a prized school district where which burned down in 1890 and then moved to a small house where the New Castle students are encouraged to think critically Town Hall is now. After she married Rev. Dr. Frank Clendenin, the rector of St. Peter’s and actively engage in the community. Westchester (now in the Bronx) in 1891, they remodeled the concrete barn that Most significantly, in 1926, Gabrielle either Horace Greeley had proudly built 35 years earlier and gave their permanent home donated or sold on easy terms 10 acres a biblical name, Rehoboth. Located on Aldridge Road, it was listed on the National of land which fundamentally changed the Register of Historic Places in 1979. “common school” system of small one and two room buildings that only offered up to Gabrielle could have had a socialite’s cosmopolitan lifestyle in New York City or 8th grade instruction into a comprehen- capitalized on the celebrity legacy of being the attractive daughter of Horace Greeley, sive school for elementary to high school the influential New York Tribune founding editor/statesman/presidential candidate. instruction. Completed in 1928, the Horace Instead, Gabrielle was a charitable and generous neighbor, particularly to young Greeley School was a visual centerpiece of women “in trouble” who were shunned by others, and personally aided her fellow the town, built in native fieldstone like the citizens. She gave open house barn parties featuring traditional games and dances, Church of St. Mary the Virgin next door. MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 41 Voters remains true to her ideals and promotes issues of public interest over partisan politics.

In 1919, Catt purchased Juniper Ledge, a 16-acre estate between North State and Ryder Roads in the west end of New Castle and was able to pursue her great love of gardening. An article in the New York Times on June 21, 1921 described a tradition Catt had established at Juniper Ledge of dedicating certain trees to famous suf- fragists. One tree, for example, was dedicated to Esther Morris, a leader in the passage of the Wyoming suffrage Carrie Chapman Catt: amendment. Another was dedicated to Maud Wood A Leading Women’s Suffragist Park, who was instrumental in securing the passage of the 19th Amendment and the first president of the Source: NYS Museum http://www.nysm. League of Women Voters. Juniper Ledge is listed on the nysed.gov/biographies/carrie-chapman-catt National Register of Historic Places and was designated a town landmark in 2011.

While 2017 did not bring the inauguration of a first female U.S. Pre- arrie Chapman Catt came to New Castle seeking a less sident, lessons from 1915, when a proposed suffrage amendment Chectic lifestyle as President of the National American Women’s to the NYS constitution was defeated, remind us that the struggle Suffrage Association (NAWSA) following its greatest success, the for equal rights up through the present day requires active parti- passage of the 19th amendment by Congress. Having relentless cipation of countless individuals at local, state and national levels. determination and perseverance with the women’s suffrage mo- When women gained the right to vote in New York State in 1917, vement since 1887 in Iowa, Catt was a leading activist, a dynamic Catt said, “I regard the New York victory as the very greatest victory organizer, fundraiser and a brilliant strategist. Catt founded the this movement has ever had in any country.” Catt’s successful League of Women Voters in 1919, to provide women with the tools “Winning Plan” of a state-by-state approach used New York’s win and knowledge for meaningfully exercising their right to vote. Belie- to propel the federal amendment forward. ving that the political process should be rational and issue-oriented and dominated by citizens, not politicians, the League of Women “It’s a great connection for New Castle that such an important figure in the suffrage movement lived here. As the leader of NAWSA, Catt was instrumental in putting political pressure on President Wil- son to support the 19th Amendment and then mobilizing support for ratification in three-fourths of the states. She is part of a long tradition of women’s rights leaders from New York from Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Betty Freidan and Gloria Steinem,” says Mary Devane, Horace Greeley HS Social Studies Department Chair.

Pursuing Justice and World Peace

Though she enjoyed her country retreat, Catt remained politically active and pursued her twin interests of women’s rights and world “From Woman peace. In 1927, to be closer to the regional headquarters of the League of Women Voters in New Rochelle, Catt left New Castle to Women” and moved to a home on Paine Avenue in New Rochelle where she Laura Bicego continued to garden enthusiastically. In her last years, she founded the National Committee on the Cause and Cure of War, actively supported the League of Nations and championed the newly for- Milky blue and pink stones... med United Nations. precious signs of love for the new mothers. Elevating Women

Knowing how our lives connect to Gabrielle’s civic actions and Catt’s activism can help us, as current residents, to cultivate a new generation of informed citizens in Chappaqua who combine ICD passions with actions against prejudice and inequality. As these Contemporary Jewelry notable women recognized the societal issues in their contempo- TIMELESS ELEGANCE IN FINE JEWELRY rary culture, today we can speak up, stand firm and act generously each in our own way. Their legacy in civics gives us templates for 75 South Greeley Avenue how to build a better world and elevate the status of women. Chappaqua, NY 10514 914-238-3646 Dana Y. Wu is a frequent contributor to The Inside Press. 42 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 LIFESTYLES WITH OUR SPONSORS ICD Contemporary Jewelry: Heaven for Jewelry Lovers and Design Aficionados This Spring

BY STACEY PFEFFER utilizing gold and colorful semi-precious stones didn’t have to sell it. Her beautiful designs sold that celebrates every woman’s original, individ- themselves.” Singer has been busy delivering hen most New Yorkers think of jewelry ual style. Farber fans love the organic appeal of special orders from that trunk show that were they know that the Diamond District her jewelry and her unique sense of style with a custom created by her and Farber utilizing cus- Win midtown Manhattan offers gorgeous keen eye for aesthetics. She embraces the inter- tomer’s seldom worn jewelry and transforming pieces from top designers but you don’t have to play between structures, contrasts and intensities it into modern pieces with timeless appeal. The travel to NYC to avail yourself of the most ex- so every piece is distinctly styled and timeless. shop is busy year long with customers making quisite jewels from top designers. For more than appointments with Singer who collaborates with four decades, ICD Contemporary Jewelry locat- Widespread Appeal for Farber on a continual basis. ed in downtown Chappaqua has been a bastion of beautiful jewelry showcasing some of the Farber’s Creations New Line Nanis: A Hit for Spring leading designers in the world of fine jewelry. Just this past holiday season, ICD Contempo- Varda Singer, the owner of ICD Contemporary Singer is in the midst of planning upcoming rary Jewelry played host to celebrated designer Jewelry was thrilled to see how Farber’s holiday trunk shows and one that she is particular- Tovi Farber from Israel. Farber made an in-store collection appealed to customers across a wide ly excited about is Laura Bicego’s Nanis line appearance at an exclusive trunk show, which spectrum from millennials in their early 30s to hailing from Venice, Italy. Laura is the sister of helped customers create one-of-a-kind pieces. baby boomers. “Once the customers saw her famed jewelry designer Marco Bicego and her Farber who hails from Israel creates jewelry collection they fell instantly in love with it. We work done in 18K gold has been praised for its artistry. Unlike other designers who create pieces with pencil first, she creates with her skillful, delicate hands and her line is synonymous with “well-made.”

Singer‘s favorite part of the job is developing long-lasting relationships with her customers. She has several that travel from all over Westchester County including Rye where they previously had a store and New York City. She prides herself on delivering “concierge” service and can take appointments in people’s homes, in the evenings or work with them virtually via online renderings of custom pieces. She loves to see the “before” and “after” remodels of jewelry that are created in collaboration with her customers. Several are posted on the store’s Facebook page and serve as inspiration to customer’s seeking a jewelry makeover. For more information on jewelry makeovers or upcoming trunk shows, visit ICD Jewelry’s Facebook page.

Stacey Pfeffer is the Editor of Inside Chap- Tovi Farber helping customers inside ICD this past holiday season. paqua and Inside Armonk magazines.

MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 43 LIFESTYLES WITH OUR SPONSORS

For 45 Years, Club Fit Club representative Wendy Courtney is another of many long-term employees. “When I started with the club, Ellen was little,” Courtney said. “The club was born and raised for the commu- Keeps Up With The Times nity and that’s how we developed - everything here was born for this community.” The club is BY AMY KELLEY agreed. “I’ve been here 22 years and it’s great to constantly sending surveys to members and uses see these kids grow up and see them return as the responses to direct growth and change and adults–it’s pretty cool.” improvement, Courtney and Koelsch said. t a recent weekday afternoon, lime and cantaloupe infused waters awaited After school, some kids come to Club Fit by “It’s great to hear the good news but we learn Amembers at the entrance of Club Fit in Bri- bus. They can unwind, then take a swim or from the bad news. Our members are our eyes arcliff, and the fruit’s colorful cheer was echoed tennis lesson and “you can get out of work, and our ears,” Courtney said. “Our membership by the motivational sayings lining the walls. “Do do 20 minutes of cardio and grab your kid,” knows we want to hear from them.” something your future self will thank you for,” Koelsch said. urged one. Personal trainer Beth Kear said at Club Fit, “the At Club Fit, the fitness center is flooded with owners are very involved and supportive of the But while Club Fit Briarcliff certainly offers natural light; and off to the side is something a staff. Anywhere you go, you’ll see it - everything, many opportunities for the individual, what sets little unusual–a space reserved for women only. from the minute you walk in the door has that it apart from many gyms and fitness facilities is family feel–friendly, welcoming, non-intimidat- a focus on serving the entire family. Now cele- The club also has nine tennis courts, physical ing. Member integration is a big priority.” brating its 45th year, the club, and its sister loca- therapy on-site, and a huge pool area with That’s why newcomers to the club are given tion in Jefferson Valley, offers a family-friendly spaces for lap swimming, lessons, swim team not just a session with a trainer, but are walked experience with a special focus on giving back to practice and a large hot tub. Parents with little through every aspect of using a club–from how the community, while offering a wide range of ones can utilize the zero-entry area. There’s a to use a membership card to how to use the ma- standard and modern fitness offerings. spin area with more than 60 seats and racquet- chines. “You should feel comfortable from when ball as well. you walk in the door,” Koelsch said. From areas for children that are divided by age to special times for basketball for ages 40 and There are also many spaces for group exercise Because some people who need to start exercis- up, Club Fit supplies things to do for all ages. classes–and Club Fit keeps up with the trends, ing are very unaccustomed to the health club And with a focus on offering fun, age-appropri- offering the types of classes often found in environment, Club Fit has a special program ate childcare, parents can take advantage of all small boutique gyms. Currently, members can called Help RX. It’s a short-term, discount- the club has to offer. take CFX classes, which are “our version of a ed program with “a lot more hand-holding,” functional fitness class, using your own body Koelsch said. That way, prospective members “One thing we’ve really expanded in the last 15 weight,” Koelsch said. “We’re kind of blending who have been told by their doctors that they years is our childcare,” Ellen Koelsch, an owner going to a studio for small-group attention with need to start exercising can try the club out. of the club with her brother, Bill Beck, said a full-service experience with childcare. We Club Fit also offers a senior discount and half recently. “We have enough space to dedicate to know family is important and time is valuable, off membership fees to active duty police, kids under five and kids five to 12. As a working so we make that kind of class available to the firefighters, EMTs and military. And if there are mom myself, I know you can’t just leave the community. Exercise is important–people know area power failures–well, Beck said, they’ll open 6-year-old home alone.” The space for older kids that, they know it has to be a part of their lives, their doors to those who need hot showers, as has a small basketball court, air hockey, plus vid- but what’s hard is to keep it interesting.” Besides they have before. eo games, with a catch–they’re played standing. CFX, the club offers TRX classes as well as more “They’re getting used to a fitness environment standard classes such as Zumba, which tend to “We’ve been in our community a very long early,” Koelsch said. be larger. The goal is to offer smaller studio-like time,” Koelsch said. “And we love giving back.” classes within the club. “So your ‘neighborhood’ Childcare manager and party coordinator Me- can stay the same, but you’re always on the Amy Kelley is a freelance writer and editor lissa Lawrence, a longtime Club Fit employee, cutting edge of fitness,” Koelsch said. living in Mount Kisco. 44 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 LIFESTYLES WITH OUR SPONSORS Think Fit For Kids 2018 Getting a Raises Funds for Pediatric Strong Start Brain Cancer Research to 2018 BY SCOTT M. KAHAN It’s almost spring and now is the time to give your financ- es a “spring cleaning!” With the stock market sell off and continued volatility after record highs, interest rate increases, new tax laws and the ongoing uncertainty as to what is going on in Washington, now is the time to organize. Here are a few quick things to address to get started.

• Review your portfolio. With the return of volatility in equity prices and rising interest rates, it’s probably a good time to review your asset allocation. A simple way to re-balance your portfolio is to first set what percent of your portfolio should be in each asset class. Then when reviewing your portfolio, the sectors that have gone up will be over weighted and should BY DANA Y. WU children across the globe who have run out be reduced, while the underperforming sectors of treatment options and may provide a will be under weighted and can be added to. If you follow this practice, it forces you to sell umpy castles, hoop games, Zumba for completely new avenue for battling deadly high, buy low and take the emotions out of kids, face painting–the annual Think brain tumors in children. investing. Fit For Kids (TFFK) Family and Fitness J • Review Your Taxes and Cash Flow. New tax event, generously hosted at Club Fit in Cancerous brain tumors have now sur- laws have ushered in much confusion. With a Briarcliff, is a community fundraiser that has passed leukemia as the leading cause of limitation of $10,000 for SALT deductions, been going strong for eight years. cancer death in children. There are 28,000 (State and local tax), along with various other children battling brain tumors in the U.S., impactful changes, now is the time to review As we went to press with this issue, the including some in our community, and an your 2018 taxes. Even though you may be in a lower tax bracket, you still could end up paying 2018 TFFK team of volunteers, is ensuring additional 4,300 will be diagnosed this year. more tax due to the lower allowed deductions. that the event on Sunday, March 4, 2018 Check your withholding tax to make sure you meets its goal of raising $250,000 to sup- Through Horace Greeley High School’s are not under or over paying your taxes during port state of the art pediatric brain cancer club, SHARE (Students Have A Responsi- the year. Then look to see if you are fully funding your retirement plans and look for all research. Getting ready for TFFK involves bility Everywhere), enthusiastic student possible deductions to minimize your income the support of corporate sponsors, with volunteers help before, during and after tax. When you file your 2017 taxes, make sure more than 75 local merchants all donating the TFFK event. In addition to manning a to do a projection for 2018 as well. the food, DJ music, entertainment and booth at Community Day to publicize the photography. event, SHARE hosts a Ben & Jerry’s fun- • Review Your Estate Planning. When was the last time you looked at your wills and other draiser in Mt. Kisco. “It’s great to see many estate planning documents? Make sure all Since 2011 when Chappaqua’s Kim Gilman Greeley students come to get ice cream beneficiaries are in place in retirement accounts. and Amy Weinstein approached Club Fit’s and help out this cause and raise commu- Review to make sure you have named guardians owner, Ellen Koelsch to sponsor the TFFK nity awareness around the dire need for for minor children. If you have avoided setting up your estate plans, now is the time to address event, $1.5 million has been raised for A funding pediatric brain cancer research. this important issue. Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure Foundation, which Plus, we always have fun scooping ice currently funds two extremely promi- cream!” says Alice Heyeh, a SHARE Com- A simple review can help bring focus to your sing projects at Massachusetts General munity Partners Executive, HGHS ’18. overall financial picture. A qualified Certified Financial Planner Professional can help ensure Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering. your financial affairs are consistent with your Most excitingly, a Phase 1 clinical trial to It’s not too late to donate to the cause. current and long-term goals and objectives. Get test the safety and efficacy of combining Visit www.thinkfitforkids.org. for additional a strong start for 2018! immunotherapy agents in children with information. Scott M. Kahan, is a Certified Financial Plan- brain tumors has now expanded into a ner® professional and President of Financial large-scale clinical trial at 58 centers in 13 Dana Y. Wu is a frequent contributor to Asset Management Corporation, a fee-only countries. This study brings new hope to The Inside Press. wealth management firm located at 26 South Greeley Avenue in Chappaqua. Call Scott Kahan at 914-238-8900.

MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 45 LIFESTYLES WITH OUR SPONSORS ROCKS by Jolie B. Ray: A Unique Shopping Experience BY SHAUNA LEVY

pon entering ROCKS by Jolie B. Ray in Armonk on a late winter day, the snow is Ulightly falling outside, giving the shop the appearance of a literal jewel box in a snow globe. The cozy, well curated space dazzles with eye Tanya Tochner candy from the glittering jewels in the shelves to PHOTO BY CHELSEA COOK the art on the walls. Tanya Tochner, the polished owner, greets customers as she artfully arranges jewelry in amethyst toned displays. crave. In 2018 she predicts, “Younger customers town, boasting many new shops and restaurants. In a town that’s experiencing its own renais- are becoming quite sophisticated, gravitating We are enjoying traffic from our neighbors in sance of sorts, ROCKS is a mainstay, offering towards dainty rings and necklaces and little Bedford, Katonah, Greenwich and Chappaqua.” consistently on-trend, yet unique jewelry to a hoop earrings. Similarly, women are layering With the advantages of its setting, also come the loyal customer base for almost seven years. For contemporary jewelry and long necklaces with challenges of operating a business in a subur- Tochner, who’s designed jewelry with partner their more traditional pieces.” Customization is ban environment. “Business in the suburbs is Marjorie Troob for over ten years, opening the also fashionable with women favoring a more cyclical,” Tochner says. “Summers, when many shop was a natural progression in providing modern take on name plates, while tweens and children are away in camp, can be slow. Simi- a higher level of service to her clients. She teens are incorporating monograms within their larly, snow days are quiet. These are issues that recounts the shop’s inception, saying, “My designs. “Women are now buying multi-func- NYC retailers don’t experience.” design partner and I shared a passion for fine tional jewelry,” Tochner adds, “We are veering jewelry and left successful corporate careers to away from pieces that are solely for special To combat the challenges inherent in any retail pursue our creative interests. Our line, Jolie B. occasions.” business, Tochner is continuously evolving the Ray, named for our children, Joshua, Lindsay, shop’s business model. The website, for example, Ben and Rachel, was born. Recognizable for its Seeing jewelry as an expression of art, the shop was recently revamped to optimize clients’ vir- contemporary, timeless designs that incorporate also functions as a gallery. Tochner uses the tual shopping experience on those slow summer hammered looks, intricate mixed metal work same discerning eye to select contemporary art- and snow days. In response to demand, Tochner with 18k gold and beautiful gemstones, Jolie B. ists that are in synchrony with ROCKS aesthetic also now provides liaison services to coordinate Ray quickly grew a cult-like following. ROCKS to grace the walls. “The high ceilings of the the sale of customers’ estate jewelry and is pro- was the logical next step and is now the exclu- space simply lent themselves to functioning as a viding jewelry rental for special occasions. These sive provider of our collections.” gallery. Jewelry is a form of wearable art and fol- services join ROCKS’ existing menu of offerings lows similar sensibilities. Curating the gallery is including wish lists, heirloom jewelry redesign, ROCKS is renowned for its concierge style ap- a natural extension of our product offerings and repairs for both costume and fine jewelry and proach and carrying uncommon, contemporary, appeal to our customers’ creative expressions.” personal shopping. artistic jewelry. Tochner painstakingly scouts couture shows around the country to handpick It is this holistic approach to servicing the Visit ROCKS by Jolie B. Ray to enjoy an the designers that will be displayed alongside community that also extends to Tochner’s unparalleled shopping experience. For the latest the Jolie B. Ray designs. Though there are some commitment to making the shop accessible for product offerings and jewelry trends, follow staples, approximately 20 new lines are added philanthropic endeavors. ROCKS regularly hosts them on Instagram, Facebook or visit www. each season at all price points. “We seldom carry events benefitting local organizations close to her rocksbyjoliebray.com. the same items twice and work with clients clients’ hearts such as Kids Kloset, a Westchester to carefully select just the right piece. If that Jewish Community Services program and the perfect piece is not in the shop, we will source it Pleasantville Cottage School, a residential treat- Shauna Levy is a writer, communications and follow-up to ensure satisfaction,” she asserts. ment center for young people. professional and stay-at-home mom. She is currently raising her three boys, ages 8, 6 and As a jewelry designer, Tochner is adept at fore- And that community is expanding. Tochner 4 alongside her husband in Chappaqua. casting the trends her discerning clientele will clarifies, “Armonk has become a destination 46 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | MARCH/APRIL 2018 LIFESTYLES WITH OUR SPONSORS To Enhance your Personal Attention, Celebration...

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During our visit to the store, a man walked toward the back of the store and asked for employee Bobby Chipman. “Yes, I have it ready for you,” Chipman said, walking to greet him.

“We have a personal contact with our customers,” Cutaia emphasized. “We don’t just look at this as a retail store because we’re entrenched in the community. People who used to live here and who pass through the area come by to say hello.”

Ready to help: The Staff at Janie Rosman is a freelance writer and editor Dodd’s (L-R): Joe Cutaia, Mike whose work appears in local and regional pub- Klewan, Mark Buglione, Dodd Farber and Bobby Chipman lications. She chronicles the Tappan Zee Bridge Ready to help you: The Staff at Dodd’s PHOTO BY JANIE ROSMAN replacement project at Kaleidoscope Eyes. MARCH/APRIL 2018 | INSIDE CHAPPAQUA | 47 etcetera From Sump Pumps to Sandwiches: My Adjustment to Suburban Living

BY DAN LEVITZ yolk just runny enough to make the sand- conversion to shoes back on concrete wich delicious yet manageable. The bagel would take another mental adjustment. store offered an extremely hearty sandwich, s we were planning our move to which was elevated by the meticulously Getting used to living in this countrified su- Chappaqua from the city back crisped bacon. Much to my delight, the burb took some time and a steep learning in 2003 all the big questions had local delis up here were most definitely on curve. The first house thing encounter was Abeen addressed. Roaring Brook their game. like a slap in the face. I knew intellectually would have 19 or 20 kids in Charlie’s first that house-living meant you can’t call the grade class as opposed to the 27 in his Other elements of adjusting to life in Chap- Super when there’s a dripping faucet. Cut Manhattan kindergarten. We’d convert our paqua were a little more jolting. We quickly to me wading in ankle-deep water in our oil-burning furnace to natural gas because realized that the 10-minute walk to the basement barely being able to pronounce a knowledgeable source told us to. Bella’s “sump-pump” let alone having any idea of crib would fit in a wonderfully proportionally what the hell it even was. A more pressing manner in her new bedroom as opposed issue was how exactly to make the damn to the glorified walk-in closet that thing function properly and clear the wa- was her room in the apartment. ter out of our suddenly disgusting And, Laurie would be able to water logged basement. Now, a walk to the train which was veteran homeowner, I’m es- only a half mile away. With sentially “Mr. Sump Pump” these issues addressed with a high-end, self I was able to focus on installed bad-boy keeping something that I’d been the basement fastidiously mildly dreading. How dry. And, don’t get me and where would I be started on my back-up able to equal the bacon sump-pump because I’ll and egg on a roll with happily chew your ear off ketchup sandwich I’d treat on why having a second one myself to on mornings of is simply a must. happiness and optimism? We’ve been here now for 15 years You see, pre-move, when I’d walk into and It’s gone fast. Of course there’s been the Korean deli on our block I’d make eye physical changes in the community from contact with the grill-man and before I train was not exactly safe, nor even doable the aforementioned sidewalks to changing could grab a self-serve regular coffee the with snow on the ground, due to a lack of businesses to new athletic fields and so on. eggs would be cracked, sizzling and within sidewalks on Quaker Road. I investigated For us the changes have been the simple minutes I’d be enjoying the perfect urban alternative routes but realized that the and huge developments that are univer- New York sandwich. So, over those initial fading dream of living a pedestrian lifestyle sal yet unique to any family and probably weeks I got the lay of the land break- like our previous one would not be easy to somewhat indefinable. It’s the concrete fast-wise and from there was able to go accomplish. Happily, a number of years into things like a good bacon and egg on a on with my life. As it turns out, there were our residency here sidewalks were installed roll with ketchup sandwich that hopefully a number of local fine bacon and egg on a near our house and this game changer remain constant. If not, there’s always roll with ketchup sandwiches sampled and of an infrastructure project most definitely another deli. each one a little different. One local deli opened up the possibility of, once again, offered a solid and tasty effort aesthetically being an active daily pedestrian. Ironically, Dan Levitz is an art dealer and writer notable for the fact that they don’t cut the years of driving everywhere, a situation I and has lived in Chappaqua for the roll in half. Another put forth a hearty two preached against when I was an urbanite, past 15 years. egg affair with lovely fresh bread and egg had become quite comfortable and the

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