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Mamaroneck Mamaroneck Visit Visit The Larchmont/ The 2 • February 2014 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com The Larchmont/Mamaroneck Local Summit County Executive Astorino “A Definite Maybe” in run for Governor; addresses hot topics in recent Breakfast Summit BY LINNET TSE will improve slowly, although he move on?” Astorino stated that he is “not go- warns that early positive signs, ing to admit to something we don’t agree with” Newly re-elected County Executive Rob like the recent increase in sales and that “just because the Federal government Astorino did not deny a potential run for Gov- tax revenues, might just be a blip says it, doesn’t mean it’s true.” He adamantly ernor of New York State while addressing a resulting from Hurricane Sandy denied the existence of any exclusionary zon- packed crowd hosted by The Larchmont-Ma- relief efforts. And, although the ing in Westchester municipalities – the heart of maroneck Local Summit at the Nautilus Diner, county has been able to keep costs the dispute with the federal government - and Tuesday, January 21st. When asked to address in check thus far, Astorino warned promised to continue protecting the county’s “the elephant in the room” about his poten- that we must remain vigilant lest rights and defending the municipalities ac- tial candidacy, Astorino replied, it is “a definite expenses overtake the county’s ef- cused of having exclusionary zoning. maybe.” forts. Perhaps providing a window into an up- The lively audience peppered Playland. Asked about the status of Play- coming stump speech, Astorino blamed “Al- him with questions about gun land, Astorino expressed hopes that the transi- bany” for unfunded mandates which plague control, affordable housing, Play- tion to private management would begin this local governments. Although 2014 marks a land, and other issues. spring, and that the handover would take place fresh start, Astorino noted that the county is this fall. He reminded the audience that the faced with “the same old problems, daunting Gun Control. Regarding the goal has been to make Playland a year-round problems . . . most of them perpetrated by Alba- issue of gun control and safety for destination, thereby increasing attendance, ny.” Using the cost of pensions as an example children, Astorino did not express and to have it run and managed by profes- - he pointed out that pension costs have risen support of any particular legisla- sionals. He acknowledged there are still areas more than 3000% since 2001, increasing from tion. Instead, he referenced the of debate, including the size and scope of the $3million to over $101 million today - Astorino “Safer Communities” forum held sports zone and its impact on the reduction of maintained that the current system “is not sus- by the county following Sandy the parking lot. tainable” and spoke strongly in favor of giving Hook tragedy, which brought law The Board of Legislators currently has more control over programs and their costs to enforcement officials, educators, a 90-day window to review the Playland Im- local jurisdictions – counties, school districts clergy, elected officials and civic provement Plan; it is anticipated that there will and municipalities. leaders together with representa- be a couple of public meetings held in Rye. As- [Note that the newly enacted county bud- tives from the county’s Public Safe- torino expressed a desire to bring this lengthy get includes a practice begun in the previous ty, Health and Community Mental planning process – begun in August 2010 – to a year of borrowing to fund pension costs, in Health departments. Stressing the conclusion, and begin implementation shortly. order to keep the budget lower; this practice importance of dealing with the County Executive Rob Astorino. Photo credit: John Gitlitz reportedly precipitated outgoing Westchester mental health system, Astorino Other Issues: County Legislator Judy Myers to cast the only said the county is working with schools to iden- position, citing much stricter regulations and • Asked about his views on campaign fi- “no” vote.] tify and help at-risk kids. Questioned about his protocols for the show which have since served nance reform, Astorino said that he is not in What about the outlook for the next four decision to bring gun shows back to the West- as a model for gun shows elsewhere. favor of using public financing for campaigns years? Astorino anticipates that the economy chester County Center, Astorino defended his (referencing the NY City model), as it “shifts Affordable Housing. The audience had the problem, it doesn’t fix it.” numerous questions about Astorino’s contro- • In terms of what the county can do to versial stance on the affordable housing settle- help “aging in place” organizations, Astorino ment, an agreement which his predecessor, referred to the county’s “Livable Communi- former County Executive Andrew Spano, and ties” initiative, which includes a “neighbors- Kitchens•Baths•Wall Units the Board of Legislators entered into with the helping-neighbors” program aimed at helping U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De- aging seniors remain in their homes. He reiter- velopment in 2009 to settle a housing lawsuit ated his stance on holding down property taxes And now, CLOSETS too! against the county. The settlement requires as being perhaps the most important way to Westchester County to build 750 affordable help seniors stay in their homes. housing units costing a minimum of $51 mil- • Astorino admitted that addressing flood- - FREE - lion by 2016; Astorino said the county is on ing issues remains a huge county-wide issue. Consultation target, with 399 units currently underway. As- While the county is doing what it can by work- at our showroom torino and the HUD are at odds over certain of ing with communities to prioritize their needs, the aspects of the settlement; Astorino claims Astorino told the audience that the costs of that the federal government “continues to flood mitigation initiatives are not affordable make new claims not backed up by facts” and without aid. to add new requirements to what he considers to be a very open-ended agreement. In fact, The breakfast forum was hosted by The Kitchen-Insider.blogspot.com Astorino maintained that it is so open-ended Larchmont/Mamaroneck Local Summit, an in- that “no matter what the county does, it can’t formal community council that seeks to make life succeed.” better for all in the community. Its monthly public Members of the audience expressed frus- meetings are usually held at the Nautilus Diner in tration with the county stance, which threatens Mamaroneck at 7:45 a.m. on the third Tuesday of federal housing grant monies for Westchester the month; however the February meeting will take Closets • Home Offices municipalities. When asked “why can’t we just place on Tuesday, February 11th. Home Entertainment Units Remodeling & Custom Refacing King commemorated in moving Village Center Ceremony Consumer Reports© As seen in ...continued from page 1 Chair Jane Orans. down’ for white indifference and hypocrisy, stat- Keynote Speaker was Jonathan Rieder, Bar- ing, ‘I have almost reached the regrettable conclu- nard College, Columbia University Professor of sion that the Negro’s great stumbling block in his SHOWROOM Sociology and Larchmont resident, discussing stride toward freedom is not the White Citizen’s Mon-Fri • 9a-6p his new book Gospel of Freedom, Martin Luther Counciler or Ku Klux Klan but the white mod- Sat • 10a-5p King, Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail and the erate…more devoted to ‘order’ than to justice… And by apointment. Struggle that Changed a Nation. For years now I have heard the word ‘Wait!... This Bathrooms & Fine Cabinetry 401 Ward Ave. “I am going to paint a picture of the an- ‘Wait’ has almost always meant ‘Never.’” Mamaroneck gry side of King, the angry prophet, not just the “His letter and protest spawned the Civil Licenses: sunny dreamer,” Rieder began. “Birmingham Rights Act which still reverberates out to gays, West: WC05441-H93 Paul & Liz Bookbinder NYC: 1250632 • CT: 554525 914-777-0437www.DreamWorkKitchens.com was a turning point in American Democracy. women, the disabled and prisoners, twin as- John F. Kennedy [initially] had no interest in a pects of a revolution mobilizing the Black Civil Rights Bill. population and reaching out to white people,” Visit with us and get a FREE Remodeling Idea CD! “King’s Birmingham letter became a ‘slap Rieder concluded. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • February 2014 • 3 Rye small business owner and Councilwoman Catherine Parker sworn in as County Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye City Council- environment and making proper invest- served as its first president. In 2003, she woman since 2007 and a small business ments in infrastructure improvements, worked to re-establish a local chapter of the owner with a long résumé of community including flood mitigation. I’m excited League of Women Voters, and served as the service, was sworn in officially tonight as a about working with all of my colleagues group’s first president for four years. A big member of the Westchester County Board of on the Board of Legislators in order to supporter of the arts, Parker is an advisory Legislators (BOL). She will be representing strengthen our communities for the fu- board member for the Rye Arts Center. the county’s 7th Legislative District, which ture.” First elected to the Rye City Coun- A fourth-generation Westchester resi- includes the Town of Mamaroneck, Village cil in 2007, Parker helped pass budgets dent, Parker resides in Rye with her husband of Larchmont and a portion of the City of that added to the city’s reserve fund and David Walker and two children, Julia (12) Rye. The district was previously represented advocated for small businesses. Thanks and Aidan (6). For over 15 years, Parker has by Judy Myers, now retired. to her efforts, the City Council passed owned and operated a travel store in down- “I thank all of the residents of the Sev- a number of smart environmental mea- town Rye, which sells clothing and luggage. enth District for bestowing me with the priv- sures. She also helped create the city’s In addition to her public service, Parker is a ilege to serve them,” said Parker. “My experi- flood action committee. member of the Rye Presbyterian Church, Rye ence in public life has taught me that party Parker helped re-establish the Rye Lions Club, and Rye Middle School Parent’s politics sometimes unnecessarily distracts us Chamber of Commerce in 1998 and Teachers Association. from our common purpose. We are at our Legislator Catherine Parker better when we work together; and we are at our best when we do so with respect for one another.” Parker added, “The challenges ahead are significant, and it’s important that we make real progress on a number of important is- sues, like lessening the tax burden on resi- dents and business owners, protecting our larchmont LEDGER

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This would be outlining a sweeping agenda which builds on growth, particularly in Upstate, Governor the lowest corporate tax rate since 1968 and the success of the last three years to change the Cuomo proposed creating a refundable credit provide $346 million in annual tax relief to direction of New York State: reducing spending that would be equal to 20 percent of a firm’s an- New York’s businesses. below inflation and personal income growth nual real property taxes. Additionally, to grow • Estate Tax Reform: New York is one of for the first time in 40 years, transforming a existing manufacturers and attract new busi- only 15 states in the country that imposes an $10 billion deficit into a $2 billion surplus, re- nesses Upstate, Governor Cuomo has proposed estate tax, and New York currently taxes signifi- ducing unemployment in all ten regions of the eliminating the corporate income tax rate for cantly more of an individual’s estate than the state, creating nearly 400,000 new private sec- Upstate manufacturers. Together, these two federal government, creating a perverse incen- tor jobs (the highest job creation in the state’s proposals would provide approximately $161 tive for elderly New Yorkers to leave the state. history), improving the state’s credit standing million in tax relief to the manufacturing sec- with all three rating agencies, increasing ex- tor. ports by 15% and delivering on longstanding • Corporate Tax Reform: Streamlining the progressive policies that have made our state State’s corporate tax structure is another way to To read the entire article, safer, healthier, and fairer for all New Yorkers. improve New York’s business climate and pro- visit www.larchmontledger.com The Governor’s agenda for 2014 contin- mote economic growth across the state. To do ues this progress: controlling spending while this, Governor Cuomo proposed merging the cutting taxes to create jobs and make the state more affordable for families, expanding suc- cessful economic policies and rebuilding in- Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International frastructure, making bold new investments to transform classrooms and improve the quality of education for all students, and continuing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Realty enjoys brand exposure in New to fight for equal rights and opportunity for all New Yorkers. • Freeze Property Taxes for Working Fami- York’s Times Square “Three years ago, we pledged to make the lies: New York’s real property taxes are among Sotheby’s International Re- government work for the people of New York, the highest in the nation, and one of the main alty Affiliates LLC was featured transform our economy by reducing taxes and reasons is the large number of local govern- on the ABC Supersign located attracting business, develop world-class schools ments that place high burdens on taxpayers in New York City’s Times Square that give every student opportunity, and make and harm the business climate. To address at 44th and Broadway for the New York a progressive leader once again,” this issue and incentivize local governments month of December. Governor Cuomo said. “Today, we have hun- to share services, the Governor proposed to The Sotheby’s Internation- dreds of thousands more private sector jobs, freeze property taxes for two years, providing al Realty® brand was featured a lower unemployment rate in all ten regions nearly $1 billion in tax relief. Residents will be in collaboration with the New of the state, schools that are held accountable eligible for the freeze in the first year if their York Stock Exchange through for our children’s success, safer communities, local governments stay within the property tax a 15-second video that high- more affordable healthcare and a fairer, more cap. During the second year, local governments lighted its lifestyle focus, driving just state. This year, we will build on that suc- must also take concrete steps to share services viewers to sothebysrealty.com cess. For 2014, we have put forth the most and reduce costs in order to remain under the for more information. comprehensive plan for the future of New freeze. “This exposure, in one of York yet. This agenda will grow the economy • Create a Property Tax “Circuit Breaker” the world’s most famous cities and provide fiscal relief to taxpayers, give our Based on Ability to Pay: 1.9 million low- and and at one of the busiest times schools the classrooms of tomorrow, reimagine middle-income taxpayers pay an effective real of year, offered an invaluable infrastructure across the state to face the new property tax rate relative to income that ex- opportunity for the Sotheby’s International Realty brand and therefore our firm,” said Jim Whittemore, climate reality, and take steps to make our com- ceeds their income tax rate. To help these fami- brokerage manager of Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty’s Larchmont brokerage. “It helped extend munities safer, fairer, cleaner and more progres- lies and individuals, the Governor proposed our reach to a broad group of consumers in a way we could not have accomplished without the support sive. Working together, we will continue to providing tax relief based on ability to pay for of this brand.” move New York forward.” households that earn up to $200,000, ultimate- Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty offers exclusive Sotheby’s International Realty marketing, Governor Cuomo outlined the following ly providing $1 billion in tax relief by the time advertising and referral services designed to attract well-qualified buyers to the firm’s property listings. In initiatives as part of his State of the State mes- the circuit breaker is fully phased in. addition, the firm and its clients benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house, which pro- sage. • Provide Tax Relief for Renters Facing Sig- motes real estate referral opportunities with auction house clientele. Tax Relief: As a result of fiscal reforms from nificant Housing Burdens: In New York State, As a Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate, the firm also has the unique ability to refer its real estate the last three years, the State is poised to go from 3.3 million households rent their homes, and clientele to the auction house for jewelry, art, unique furniture and collectible appraisal services. Property a $10 billion deficit when the Governor took more than 829,000 low-income renters pay listings from Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty also are marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global office to a $2 billion surplus by 2016-17. Rather more than 50% of their monthly cash income website, as well as on the firm’s local website, juliabfee.com. than using this revenue to increase spending, on housing costs. To provide meaningful tax Governor Cuomo proposed to instead cut taxes relief to millions of New York’s renters, Gover- for New Yorkers and businesses to provide tax- nor Cuomo proposed a refundable personal in- payers relief and grow the economy. The pro- come tax credit that takes into account a fam- Board of Health seeks candidates for posals have been informed by the hard work ily’s size. The credit will be available to renters of the New York State Tax Reform and Fairness with incomes below $100,000 and will provide annual public health award Commission and the New York State Tax Relief over $400 million in tax relief for 2.6 million The Westchester County Board of Health or organizations who have made great impacts Commission. Click here to learn more. renters. would like to consider a person or organization on public health in Westchester,” said Dr. Doug- that deserves special recognition for its efforts las Aspros, board vice- president. “They have to tackle a public health problem for the 2014 recognized the importance of public health and Distinguished Public Health Service Award. have responded with creativity and generosity Nominations for this year’s award will be ac- to assist the Board of Health in accomplishing cepted until Feb. 7. its mission to promote public health in West- The Distinguished Public Health Service chester.” Award is presented annually in recognition Past recipients of the Distinguished Public of Public Health Week in April to a person or Health Award have included: Passage to Excel- community-based organization that exempli- lence Be Fit Program at Bethel Baptist Church, fies a commitment to public health and has 2013; Westchester Cares Action Program, 2012; served the community with distinction during Children’s Environmental Health Center of the past year. the Hudson Valley, 2011; Westchester Jewish “Government agencies can’t do this work Community Services Young Parents Achieve alone,” said Steven Nakashima, president of the Program, 2010; African American Men of West- Westchester County Board of Health. “Without chester, Inc., 2009; Reverend Hugh Farrish and the work of individuals and non-governmental the Port Chester/Town of Rye Council of Com- organizations such as our Public Health Award munity Services, 2008; and the Rye YMCA Acti- recipients, we would not be successful. Their vate America Program, 2007. actions are absolutely vital to effectively en- For more information, or to obtain a hance public health in our community.” nomination form, visit the Westchester County “Recipients of the Distinguished Public Department of Health’s website at www.west- Health Service Award are all remarkable people chestergov.com/health or call (914) 813-5000. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • February 2014 • 5 Interim president named at WCC Larchmont Public Library announces Dr. John F. M. Flynn has been selected as Westchester Community College’s In- Student Art Exhibit coming in April terim President. He began serving in this The Larchmont Public Li- addition, a show also gives the role in January and will continue until a brary has announced a new part- students some very real and per- permanent successor to Dr. Joseph Hankin, nership with Mamaroneck High suasive compensation for their the college’s longtime president who just School’s Art Department for a labor when people come to ad- retired, is hired. Dr. Flynn was the college’s student art show in the Library’s mire and praise it. It is a very Vice President and Dean of Academic Af- Oresman Gallery in April, 2014. authentic sort of assessment for fairs from 1983 to 2005. He then returned The student art exhibit, which their art. We’re grateful that the to the ranks of fulltime faculty at the col- is anticipated to become an an- Larchmont Public Library can lege. This will be the second time that Dr. nual event, is scheduled to open help us do this”. Flynn has served as an Interim President of on Wednesday, April 2, and will “The Larchmont Public Li- a SUNY institution. In 1992-1993, he was be on display throughout the brary couldn’t be more pleased Interim President of Rockland Community month. A reception during the than to host an exhibit of art College. exhibit for the student artists is in our Oresman Gallery by the The new Board of Trustees members also being planned. students of Mamaroneck High are: Robin Bikkal, attorney., Dr. Norman “We’re very glad to have School”, said Laura Eckley, Li- Jacknis, Cisco executive, former Director this chance for our students – brary Director. “The exhibit will of Information Technology for the County particularly our middle-level truly be a community event, Laura Eckley of Westchester., John Nonna, an attorney, students – to exhibit their art- providing students with the op- former Westchester County Legislator, and work in a very nice, serious ven- portunity to display their work former Mayor of Pleasantville, and Andrew ue in the community”, said Kevin Klein, Chair- in a gallery environment, giving people in the J. Spano, former Westchester County Ex- man of the Art Department at Mamaroneck area the opportunity to view and enjoy their ecutive. Dr. John F. M. Flynn High School. “It’s exciting for the students to work, and provides our library with an oppor- have the prospect of a real off-campus show tunity to support the arts program at Mama- in front of them. It spurs them to work extra roneck High School. We are looking forward to hard to perfect their pieces and helps them to this becoming a successful annual event.” New capital infrastructure magically find the extra hours to do this. In projects will create “My husband’s bucket list included riding horses hundreds of jobs on the beach. We can’t thank you enough for helping County Executive Robert P. Astorino and -- and benefits residents and local businesses. Chairman of the Board of Legislators Michael It creates well-paying jobs, generates significant us make this special memory.” Kaplowitz recently announced agreement on economic activity and ensures that our roads, $274 million in vital public infrastructure in- bridges and transportations systems are safe, - Molly and Paul Sutorius, Pelham, NY at Excellence Resort & Spa vestments. The investment represents an in- secure and up-to-date. When coupled with in Punta Cana, celebrating Paul’s 50th birthday. crease of $86 million over what was invested the Astorino Administration’s other economic last year. Hundreds development efforts, of jobs will be created these nuts-and-bolts to complete the in- investments show that frastructure improve- Westchester County is ments to buildings, well-positioned for a roads, bridges, the bright future.” airport, transporta- The largest road tion and the sewer and bridge projects and water districts, as include the rehabili- well as funding for a tation of the Ashford variety of technology Avenue Bridge in Ards- upgrades and renova- ley and the Fulton Av- tions to county parks. enue Bridge in Mount “These are solid Vernon and Pelham investments that Manor. strengthen the coun- There is $31 ty’s assets and create million planned for hundreds of jobs, and the Parks and Recre- I want to thank Chair- ation Department for man Kaplowitz for his projects that include leadership in pledging improvements and to move these projects renovations to the forward expeditious- Maple Moor and Dun- Call ly,” said Astorino. “By woodie Golf Courses, working together, we the County Center, can speed the ben- Lasdon Park and the BAYSIDE TRAVEL efits of these projects County Executive Robert P. 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We’ve established The $25 million being spent at the airport a new committee structure that will allow us will go toward upgrades at the airport terminal to perform our oversight functions in a more systems including airport approach protection, effective and timely way.” electrical system upgrades, heavy equipment ac- Astorino made the announcement at the quisition, repaving of the asphalt surfaces, natu- Westchester Business Council’s 2014 KeyBank ral gas pipeline, runway safety improvements, breakfast at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown on Janu- and improvements to the water supply system. ary 10. “The county executive’s announce- The 2014 sewer improvement projects Save Time. Make One Call. 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Dreams for the World: a Public Art Exhibition will be on view in February at the Mamaroneck Public Library, 136 Prospect Avenue with a reception Feb- FEBRUARY ruary 8 from 2 to 4pm featuring selected photo- 5 graphs from all Circles of Peace gatherings in 2013. At Home on the Sound presents Cornelia Schimert Call 698-1250 for details. RN, BSN, Director of Community Relations for Vis- iting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley present- On February 13, make a handmade scarf at the ing an overview of home health services at Sts. John Mamaroneck Public Library, 136 Prospect Avenue and Paul Rectory Meeting Room, Weaver Street, at 3pm in the Community Room. To register, call Larchmont at 4pm. For details visit athomeonthe- 698-1250, ext. 3. In addition, Joy Through Color, sound.org or call 899-3150. an art exhibit by Diana Durantel is on view at the Mamaroneck Public Library through March 31. Call 7 630-5890 or details. At 8:15am, an Issues Breakfast on the Benefits of Shopping Locally with Rita Kim, President of Ma- The Westchester Sandbox Theatre will bring the maroneck Chamber of Commerce and Nancy Great American Trailer Park Musical to 931C East White, Board member of Larchmont Chamber of Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck from February 21 The League of Women Voters of Harrison will hold a Commerce will be held at the Nautilus Diner, Bos- through March 8, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and ton Post Road, Mamaroneck. No RSVP is required. On view February 11 – April 12, ArtsWestchester, Meet and Greet of Elected Officials on February 9 Sundays at 2pm. Call 630-0804 or visit wstshows. 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains presents the at 2:30pm in the Community Room of the Harrison com for tickets. At 6pm, the Food Bank for Westchester will host a exhibition, HAT-titude: The Milliner in Culture and Public Library, 2 Bruce Avenue. Call 939-7066 for Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting Dinner at Tappan Hill Couture with an opening reception February 9. Call more information. The Rye Historical Society’s Square House Museum, Mansion, 81 Highland Avenue, Tarrytown. Contact 428-4220 for details. 1 Purchase Street has announced they will be open 923-1100 to RSVP. on Sundays in February from 1 to 4pm with special guided tours. Normal hours are Tuesday to Friday, 8 9am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm. Call 967- At 5pm, Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park 7588 for more information. Avenue presents LAC Silent Movie Night featuring the film Throwback. Call 834-1800, ext. 300 for fur- The Mamaroneck Public Library, 136 Prospect Av- ther information. enue will have AARP Tax-Aide Assistance offered at the Library from February 7 until April 1 from Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley 10:30am to 2:30m on Fridays. Call 698-1250 for Road, Ossining will host the 10th Annual Hudson details. River Eaglefest, a day long event with bird shows, bird walks and presentations. Check teatown.org A certified therapy dog will be present at the Mama- for program details. Snowdate is Feb. 9. Call 762- roneck Public Library, 136 Prospect Avenue on Feb- 2912 for more information. ruary 2, March 2, May 4 and June 1 in the Program Room at 2pm for readers of all ages to read to the 19 dog. Call 698-1250 for details. At 2:30pm Rob Goldstone will discuss Goodbye Mr. On February 15, direct from Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Chips, the book and the movie at The Larchmont the National Dance Company of Siberia brings its Skeletons, a free art exhibition by Charles McGill, Public Library, 121 Larchmont Avenue. Meet in the new program “My Siberia” to the Valhalla campus of will be on display through March 8 on the third Village Center and call 834-2281 for more informa- floor of the Academic Arts Building at Westchester Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road tion. Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla. at 8pm in the Academic Arts Theatre. For ticket infor- McGill’s work merges his passion for golf with a 21 mation, call the Office of Cultural Affairs at 606-6262 conceptual understanding of found objects. Call or visit online at sunywcc.edu/smartarts At 8pm, Westchester Community College, 75 Grass- 606-7867 for details. lands Road, Valhalla presents a Faculty Benefit Re- cital in the Academic Arts Theatre to raise funds for On February 2, Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce The Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Avenue presents “Many Rivers to Cross” a concert a music scholarship to enable a student to perform Scarsdale will offer the following programs: Mother in Italy with an international group of composers. in honor of Black History Month at 3pm featur- Nature’s Storytime for ages 2-4 at 10am on Febru- For more information about this performance, call ing Monique McDonald. Call 835-0324 for more ary 19, 26 and March 5, 12, 19, 26. Yoga Classes for the Office of Cultural Affairs at 606-6262. information. adults will be held March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 7pm or March 7, 14, 21, 28 at 9am. March 12 at 7pm – an evening program about climate change by the Si- MARCH erra Club. March 1 at 4:30pm – a new exhibit called 2 1 Camera, 2 Hours, How Many Plastic Bags? Will At 3pm, Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park be on view. For more information, call 723-3470 or Avenue presents LAC Centennial Concert featuring The Neuberger Museum of Art, 735 Anderson Hill visit greenburghnaturecenter.org. the LAC Symphonia, a 10-piece orchestra. Call 834- Road, Purchase is featuring a new exhibition called 1800, ext. 300 for further information. Dear Diary: Update All, as they present work that Volunteer drivers are needed by At Home on the Sound, the aging-in-place organization serving uses online data, remembrance, gaming and Google 8 older adults in Mamaroneck and Larchmont. The to mark the discord, beauty and banality of days From 7:30 to 9:30pm, the Harrison Players present drivers take senior citizens to local appointments, Open Mic Night at the Veteran’s Memorial Build- until March 16. Call for more information at 251- on errands or shopping. For information, call 899- 6100. ing, 210 Halstead Avenue, Harrison. Performers 3150 or visit athomeonthesound.org. must arrive at 7pm to sign in. Call 698-4599 for questions. Sarah Neuman Center in Mamaroneck is seeking volunteers of all ages and invites you to share your 15 talents and time. For more information, contact From 9am to 1pm, Mamaroneck High School stu- Amy Lionheart, Director of Volunteer Programs to dents will sponsor a Furniture Drive to benefit the learn about volunteer opportunities at 864-5140 or Furniture Sharehouse. The drive will take place in [email protected]. the parking lot at MHS, 1000 W. Boston Post Road. Only basic home furniture in good condition will A support group for people who are dealing with re- be accepted. Go to furnituresharehouse.org to make tirement, aging, handling free time, family relation- sure your furniture meets donation guidelines or ships, health and other issues will meet bi-monthly call 315-1982. The Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 126 Larchmont on Mondays from 1 to 2:30pm at the Mamaroneck Avenue, Larchmont currently has on view, “Young Town Center, 740 Boston Post Road. Call 834-7174 16 Artists on the Rise,” works by high school students for details. At 3pm, Westchester Community College, Valhalla Starting at 6:30pm on February 13, White Plains from New Rochelle, Mamaroneck and The French campus presents Tomaseen Foley’s “St. Patrick’s Hospital will feature Branford Marsalis and Javier American School through February 8 with an awards The Greater Westchester Orchid Society meets at Irish Times”, the second in a 3-part series entitled Colon in a major benefit concert at 8pm at the reception on February 5 from 5 to 7pm. For addi- the Harrison Community Center, 216 Halstead “Of Musical Note.” Call 606-6262 for details and Capitol Theatre, Port Chester. To purchase tickets, tional information contact Gallery Director, Suzanne Avenue, Harrison on the second Tuesday of each tickets. month at 7pm. Anyone interested in learning call 681-1090. Montresor at 834-1117 or [email protected]. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • February 2014 • 7 Larchmont residents experience India through humanitarian organization Larchmont residents Tena Kavanagh, Samastipur, a rural area in Bihar (one of the Beth Grinnell and Karin Sherman joined poorest states in India), where PCI’s visitors 8 other women with roots in Califor- met with newly formed community groups nia and embarked on a 10-day trip to In- consisting of 15 to 20 women. Not only dia in November where they saw firsthand do the women in these groups learn about how humanitarian organization PCI {Proj- health and sanitation, but they also contrib- ect Concern International} works in some ute a small amount to a savings fund, afford- of the most vulnerable communities around ing them the opportunity to make positive the world. changes in their own lives and that of their PCI is an international health, develop- communities. ment and humanitarian assistance organiza- The potential for collective action by tion, operating in 16 countries worldwide. this community of women – as well as the PCI is dedicated to saving lives and build- rest of PCI’s programs in India - was inspir- ing healthy communities around the globe, ing and certainly had a profound effect on benefitting over 6.3 million people annually all the women. in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Funded by “Seeing PCI’s work on the ground in In- federal grants and private support, PCI cel- dia has reaffirmed my commitment and be- ebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011. lief that this undervalued gem in our city is “I just keep digesting bits and pieces of approaching global poverty in just the right what we saw and did. It was a rich and up- way: working with communities to unleash lifting experience in spite of the poverty and their powers,” said PCI Board Chair and La need. Experiencing India was a life-changer,” Jolla, Ca. resident Anne Otterson of the or- shared Tena Kavanagh, a long time friend of ganization. PCI’s Director of Development, Uli Imhoff Now that the women have returned, Heine. Karin Sherman at the Vocational Training Center they feel an intense connection with the Heine was part of Kavanagh’s family as world and people they left behind in India. an au pair in Larchmont, 29 years ago. Kava- cal attention. offering the possibility of a bright future Next, according to the group, they plan to nagh became involved with the PCI orga- “It is eye opening and heartbreaking at through education and vocational training. focus their energy on bringing a broader nization three years ago when she attended the same time to see children as young as Every other year, high school students awareness about the incredible impact be- her first vision trip to Tanzania. Touched by three years old make themselves a home in from The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, Ca. ing made by PCI. the experience, Kavanagh decided to take one of the most destitute urban places one make a trek to the shelter home where they “The faces of the children, women, and the trip to India and brought along her can imagine without any food, shelter, or an befriend “buddies” and learn about the sup- families – full of color and hope – will be port and services provided by PCI to the at- forever etched in my mind,” Otterson said. risk youth. Two of the women in the group, PCI’s headquarters are located in San Molly Eldredge and Mell Gallahue, had the Diego, CA and the organization also has an chance to meet their daughters’ buddies and office in Washington, DC and a Seattle, WA deliver tear-filled hellos by phone back to La representative. PCI’s current annual budget Jolla. is nearly $50 million and the organization The final leg of the journey was spent in has over 600 employees worldwide.

Tena Kavanagh and Beth Grinnell Larchmont friends Grinnell and Sherman. education. Their beautiful eyes tell the story “The people in India are lovely,” said of a life already lived way too young,” de- Kavanagh. “It was exciting to see how PCI scribes Uli Imhoff Heine, PCI Director of De- trains people and to show them how they velopment, upon visiting one of the centers. can help themselves. We even got in a bit The women also visited a Vocational of sightseeing, visiting the Taj Mahal and a Training Center where teenage girls and Camel Fair!” boys can acquire the skills needed to change The San Diego-based organization pro- their lives and save themselves from immi- vided an itinerary filled with opportunities nent poverty. for the women to come face-to-face with “What PCI does is help them break this the profound resiliency and desire for self- unfortunate cycle of poverty at the bottom sufficiency in the people of India despite the of the pyramid and show them that people poverty seen in many of these communities. do care,” said Heine. PCI works with children and youth in After several poignant days spent vis- Delhi, where it is estimated that at least iting the programs in Delhi, the travelers 100,000 have nowhere to call home. The made their way to a green respite in one of drop-in centers run by the organization pro- India’s most polluted cities, Lodi Park, where vide refuge and critical services that include they met 25 boys from PCI’s shelter home. education, nutritional counseling and medi- The home provides a safe haven for children, 8 • February 2014 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Sheldrake Environmental John Jay’s Homestead reimagined Center hosts winter for the 21st Century At Home on the in the Museum of Natural Sound will host Suzanne History. programs Clary, president of the Plans for transform- John Jay Heritage Center, ing the 23 acres of gardens The Sheldrake Environmental Center has Neighborhood Nature is free for members on February 19 for a rich and buildings for commu- programs designed to help everyone explore Non-members pay $10 for adults, $5 for narrative on the John Jay nity use include programs the natural world -- even during the win- children, for each program. For more infor- estate, from ancient Indi- in American History, Land- try months. The Neighborhood Nature and mation or to rsvp, contact Jenny at 914-834- an settlement to potential scape Stewardship, Archi- Young Explorers programs, which started last 1443 or [email protected]. educational and cultural tecture, Archaeology, and fall are continuing. center. John Jay, statesman, Social Justice. Clary has With Neighborhood Nature, participants The Young Explorers program, for pre- diplomat, first Chief Justice been President of the Jay will visit local sites of the Supreme Court, was Heritage Center since 2007 that have become fa- also, thanks to the home’s and serves on the Boards miliar to thousands location, spymaster during of the Preservation League of schoolchildren. the Revolutionary War. of New York State, Pres- Take advantage of The Rye Homestead, ervation Action and The midweek sessions a National Historic Land- Cultural Landscape Foun- for adults or Satur- mark, was one of 13 West- dation in Washington D.C. day programs for the chester stops on the famous At Home on the Sound African American Heritage is a service organization for whole family. Suzanne Clary Trail; Jay was an early aboli- residents 60 and over who live Winter Trees at tionist and employed freed independently. The program Sheldrake River slaves. Clary will discuss some of Jay’s descen- at Sts. John & Paul’s rectory meeting room, Weaver Trail dants, including grandson John Clarkson Jay, Street in Larchmont, is free and open to the public. Winter is a a co-founder of the NY Yacht Club and a phy- Refreshments at 3:30, program 4:00 pm. Visit www. great time to learn sician whose famous collection of seashells is AtHomeontheSound.org for more information. how to identify trees by looking at buds, bark and branches. Explore the mag- Raise awareness on nificent trees on this beautiful trail. After this walk, you’ll see your own trees with National Wear Red new eyes! (For adults – Tuesday, 2/11, 9:30- school children ages 4 and 5, is back by pop- 11am} ular demand this winter and lasts through June. From February 17 to 21 when school is Micro-World at the Nature Center out, children ages 3 to 8 will want to get out Day The world looks different under a micro- of the house to explore, discover and partici- scope! In the nature center’s microscope lab, pate in many other fun activities at February It’s almost time to “go red” with the Amer- cardiovascular diseases. That’s more female ican Heart Association to raise awareness and lives taken than from the next four causes of funds to fight heart disease and stroke, the na- death combined, including all cancers. Heart tion’s number one and four killers. Local busi- disease is the number one killer of women age nesses and organizations are being encouraged 25 and older. Stroke is the number four killer to join National Wear - women account Red Day for Women for 61 percent of all on Friday, February stroke deaths an- 7, 2014. nually. Currently, “Hundreds of some eight million local businesses, hos- women in the U.S. pitals, towns, schools are living with heart have already signed disease, yet only one up to wear red to in six women believe help raise awareness that heart disease is and funds to fight her greatest health the number one kill- threat. In fact, 90 er of women – car- percent of women diovascular disease,” have one or more said Bernadette risk factors for devel- Mack, Go Red For oping heart disease. Women Co-Chair, The good news “Every dollar raised is that more than makes an impact 80% of heart disease in the fight against in women can be heart disease.” prevented by simple National Wear lifestyle changes. Red Day is an easy, The American Heart powerful way to Association Go Red speak up and show For Women move- you’ll look at the veins in a dragonfly’s wings, Break Vacation Camp. For more information support for Go Red ment is about turn- a yellowjacket’s stinger, and some living or- or to register for these programs, contact Amy For Women - the American Heart Association’s ing around these statistics. Women can find ganisms from the pond. If you want, you can at 914-834-1443 or scheduling@sheldrake- solution to save women’s lives. Participants important health tips at www.goredforwomen. bring your own specimens to examine! (For center.org. wear red, donate $5.00 to join the Go Red For org including tools like “My Life Check” heart adults – Thursday, 3/6, 9:30-11am] Women® movement and receive a red dress health assessment. Sheldrake Environmental Center, 685 pin. Participants can “go red” on February Signs of Spring at the Larchmont Reser- Weaver St., Larchmont is a non-profit organi- Buildings, Main Streets and landmarks all 7th by wearing a red dress, scarf, jacket, shirt, voir zation whose mission is to inspire environmen- over the country will be lighting up in red on tie, hat or other item in support of all women With the vernal equinox less than a week tal awareness and action in the community, National Wear Red Day, February 7, 2014 to who have been touched by heart disease or away, the natural world is starting to stir. Join and to preserve, protect and enhance local en- show support of the fight against heart disease stroke. a Sheldrake naturalist on the trail and look vironmental resource. More information can be and stroke. The AHA hopes that local businesses For more information or to sign up your for swelling buds, migrating birds, and other obtained by visiting www.sheldrakecenter.org, and municipalities participate in this national company or organization, call the American signs that spring is approaching.{ For all ages or calling 834-1443 or at scheduling@shel- awareness day by turning their buildings, land- Heart Association at 845-905-2123 or visit – Saturday, 3/15, 10-11:30am} drakecenter.org. marks & offices red. www.wearredday.org to receive your materials Almost 420,000 women die annually from and red dress pins before February. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • February 2014 • 9 What’s happening at Larchmont Library tor, Otto-Werner Mueller. All students at the Curtis An active chamber musician, Watanabe has “Surreal, But REAL Institute are recipients of merit-based, full-tuition performed on both violin and viola, most notably Short Story Saturday scholarships, and Watanabe is the Thomas D. with violinist Ulf Hoelscher and violinist Peter Landscapes” Watkins Fellow. Sowlik, as well as on National Public Radio’s From The Larchmont Public Library announces a Watanabe started playing the violin at the the Top and WQXR’s McGraw-Hill Young Artist new short story writing workshop especially for “Surreal, But REAL Landscapes”, a new exhibit age of two in Japan studying with Hachiro Hirose. Showcase. teens, led by authors Kristi Cook and Amalie How- of art by Ed Stotsky, will open in the Oresman Gal- He moved to the United States in 1992 and at the The Friends of the Larchmont Public Li- ard. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Feb- lery at the Larchmont Public Library on February age of nine was accepted into the pre-college di- brary— an independent 501c(3) not–for–profit ruary 22nd, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, and will take 2nd at 9:00am and will remain on display during vision of the Julliard School to study with Louise organization — provides the money needed for place in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room at normal library hours through February 28th. Ad- Behrend and Ann Setzer. He has since received a these additional programs. For more information the Larchmont Public Library. Space is limited so ditionally, there will be a reception for Stotsky on Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Mas- about the organization and additional programs the library is requesting that participants register Saturday, February 15th, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm in ter of Music in Violin Performance from the Yale offered, visit the Friends of the Larchmont Public for the workshop in advance. Teens who would the Gallery. The exhibit and reception are both free School of Music, where he studied with Syoko Aki. Library online at www.friendsoflarchmontlibrary. like to attend may register online by visiting the and everyone is welcome. As an up-and-coming conductor, Watanabe org. library’s website or by phone. Ed Stotsky was born in and grew up in the served as the assistant conductor of the Yale Sym- This unique writing workshop for teens fea- Bronx. As a child, tures popular teen authors Kristi Cook and Ama- he loved art and was lie Howard. Both writers have sold thousands of never far from his “Water, Water Every books for teens. Amalie Howard’s most recent set of Venus Paradise offerings include Bloodspell and Waterfell, while pencils. As an adult, Where” the most recent releases from Kristi Cook include Stotsky worked in the The Oresman Gallery at the Larchmont Pub- Eternal and Mirage, both of which are a part of her commercial art field lic Library announces the opening of “Water, Wa- Winterhaven Series. Both Cook and Howard bring after attending The ter, Every Where”, an exhibit of photography by tons of writing experience to this workshop which School of Visual arts Jane Protzman. The exhibit will open to the public will guide teens through the process of crafting a in NYC following his on February 2nd at 9:00am and will remain on dis- compelling short story, creating a solid foundation graduation from The play during normal library hours through Febru- for teens to use as they build on that foundation. High School of Art & ary 28th. Additionally, there will be a reception for As a child, Kristi Cook took her nose out of Design. After six years Proztman on Saturday, February 8th, from 2:30pm a book only long enough to take a ballet class (or of doing ad agency to 4:00pm in the Gallery. The exhibit and recep- five) each week. Not much has changed since and studio board work tion are both free and everyone is welcome. then, except she’s added motherhood to the mix he left the art field for Protzman’s photography exhibit is a result and enjoys penning her own novels as much as the printing indus- of her love of being on or near water. The photo- reading everybody else’s. A transplanted south- try. Stotsky always graphs were taken during her more than 40,000 erner, she lives in New York City with her hus- kept his hand in art miles of sea travel and even more miles by air across band and two daughters. As an undergraduate, however, with occa- the last twenty years. Her subjects range from West she majored in History and minored in English at sional illustrations for Africa to South America, from Alaska to Antarctica, the University of Southern Mississippi. While at magazines, books and from Borneo to painting for pleasure. Russia, and from The artist met Ocean by Ed Stotsky Venice to City Is- and married the wom- land in New York an whose drawing City. The com- board was next to his at the last advertising agency phony Orchestra from 2006 through 2009 under mon element here he worked for. Her talent and advice have always Toshiyuki Shimada, leading the YSO in concerts is water in all its inspired Stotsky. In 2005, after 12 years of being at Woolsey Hall and Battell Chapel. He has also forms. Instead of involved with the ongoing production of a beau- served as the music director of Yale’s Berkeley Col- traditional cap- tiful Hebrew prayer book which included Stotsky’s lege Orchestra from 2006 through 2009, in addi- tions, Protzman illustrations and writings, he wrote and illustrated a tion to being a staff conductor for the Greenwood has selected perti- book of meditations. Music Camp in Cummington, Mass. nent quotes from “I found equal reward in writing as I have Watanabe is the winner of numerous com- Samuel Taylor in painting”, said Stotsky. “After my retirement petitions and awards including the recent William Coleridge’s “The in 2011, I began painting realistic landscapes in a Waite Concerto Competition, the Irving S. Gilm- Rime of the An- somewhat surrealist fashion. All my paintings are ore Fellowship, and the Alumni Association Prize cient Mariner” to done in acrylic paint, often with vibrant colors. accompany each Perhaps my early commercial work doing cartoon photograph. illustration had left that need in me. ” Stotsky’s im- Now a resi- ages are often in primary colors similar to comic art. dent of City Is- His painting reflects his love of the sky and water land, Protzman Canal, Venice, Italy by Jane Protzman and the peace they bring. He has recently exhibited grew up in Port his art at the Watercooler in Tarrytown and in the Washington Scarsdale Library. where she graduated from Paul D. Schreiber High Southern Miss, Cook was a member of Phi Mu School and learned to sail with the Girl Scout Mar- sorority, and was a “Dixie Darling”. Her all-time iners. After graduation from Wheaton College in favorite book and movie is Gone with the Wind, Renowned Concert Massachusetts, she worked at Bell Laboratories and and her favorite literary characters are Rhett But- AT&T. After she retired, she moved to City Island ler, Atticus Finch, and Mr. Darcy. She also stud- Violinist, Kensho from New Jersey in order to be closer to the water. ied American History in grad school at Columbia During those years she continued sailing the wa- University. “I love history”, said Kristi. “I espe- Watanabe, to Perform ters from Long Island Sound to Maine, the Carib- cially enjoy Civil War era (U.S.) and Regency and bean and Europe. Edwardian-era British history”. Larchmont will come alive with the sound “Looking back I think my interest in pho- An aspiring writer from a young age, How- of music on Sunday, February 9th, when distin- tography started with a black and white Brownie ard’s poem, “The Candle”, written at age twelve, guished violinist, Kensho Watanabe returns as a camera and developing its images in a simple dark was published in a University of Warwick journal. At guest of the Friends of the Larchmont Public Li- room under the cellar stairs with my father,” said fifteen, she was a recipient of a Royal Common- brary. The concert will begin at 4:00 pm in the So- Protzman. “I still have his 8mm films on DVD tak- wealth Society Essay Award (a global youth writ- cial Hall at Larchmont Temple on 75 Larchmont en from 1939-1945. I was surprised to realize his ing competition). A Colby College graduate, she Ave., located at the corner of Willow and Larch- subjects were fountains, lakes and beaches. As they completed simultaneous Honors Theses in both mont. The Watanabe brothers have been playing view my photographs, it is my hope that people of French and International Studies, and graduated to a packed house for the past decade in Larch- all ages will enjoy images from other parts of the Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa. She has trav- mont. Refreshments will be available beginning at eled to 171 cities in 22 countries, fenced competi- Kensho Watanabe world and perhaps develop an interest in geogra- 3:30pm. phy at the same time.” tively in college, is certified as a deep-water scuba Watanabe’s selections are scheduled to from the Yale School of Music. He performed at Protzman’s exhibit has something for every- diver, won a beauty pageant when she was 16 include Prokofiev: Violin Sonata in D Major, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall as one of the one and it is her hope that whoever views her pho- years old, and rides a Harley Davidson “Nightster” Schubert: Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano, winners of the Japanese American Association of tographs is bound to relate personally to at least motorcycle. and Wieniawsky: Étude – Caprices for Two Violins. New York’s Young Artists’ Competition in 2006. one of the images. She has presented exhibits with For information about exhibits in the Ores- A resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, Wata- He has also performed as a soloist with the Yale this theme at Wheaton College, the City Island man Gallery at the Larchmont Public Library, call nabe entered the Curtis Institute of Music in 2010 Symphony Orchestra, Berkeley College Orchestra, Nautical Museum, the Manor Club of Pelham, and the library at 914-834-2281 or visit the library on- and studies with distinguished orchestral conduc- and the Connecticut Valley Chamber Orchestra. other galleries. line at www.larchmontlibrary.org. 10 • February 2014 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Bayside Travel Annual Expo Home health care services explained

At the invitation of At Home on the Sound, Cornelia Schimert, RN, BSN, Director of Community Relations for the Visiting Nurse As- sociation of Hudson Valley, will present an overview of home health care services on Wednesday, February 5. She will outline the variety of programs and care options available after a hospitalization, surgery or the exacerbation of a chronic condition. Schimert will also answer questions about patients’ and caregivers’ responsibilities in this kind of partnership. Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley is a family of affiliated health care organizations that has been providing care to Westchester County residents since1898. Schimert’s extensive experience in community health includes the founding and administration of Hospice Care in Westchester and Put- nam and the development of the agency’s Palliative Care program. Home on the Sound, a member organization for residents over 60 who live independently, provides a variety of services. Its bi-monthly educational Wednesday afternoon programs are open to the public Cornelia Schimert, RN, BSN at no charge. At Sts. John and Paul’s rectory meeting room, Weaver Street, Larchmont. Refreshments at 3:30, program at 4:00 pm. www.AtHomeontheSound.org

Larchmont web designer applies 21st Century technology to helping the hungry Bayside Travel’s annual Expo at the Pelham Country Club attracted over 100 travel lovers Every two weeks, client information who came out to look for their next travel adventure while enjoying delicious food and drinks an average of 380 Larch- spreadsheets in compliments of Barbara Nichuals and her staff of travel advisors. Twenty-five hotels, cruises and mont and Mamaroneck Filemaker and or- tour companies were there to share the magic of their respective properties, from popular resorts families visits the Food ganized them into in Jamaica, to more exotic locales in Africa and Tahiti, among other exciting destinations. Raffles Pantry operated by the a few easily acces- were held and many lucky guests were delighted with free trips. Larchmont Mamaroneck sible tables. Then, Hunger Task Force for I created a simple groceries to help make graphical inter- Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International ends meet. Thanks to vol- face designed for unteer Dana Robertson, ease of use for the an independent web de- volunteers, with Realty lists custom Sound-front home signer and 2002 Mama- the complicated roneck High School grad- data in the back- uate based in Larchmont, ground. Finally, the labor-intensive pro- we conducted cess for registering and three testing ses- cataloging these families sions, which were has been replaced with vital to ensure a state of the art barcode that the system system. Now, what in- worked properly.” volved several volunteers Frouman, a and several hours of work graphic designer takes seconds. and former Art Di- “We felt for a long rector for Business time that in this age of Week magazine, computers our manual designed the iden- index card system was Volunteer Dana Robertson created an easy-to-use tification cards, woefully out of date,” barcode system for the Larchmont Mamaroneck Food which were then explained Malcolm Frou- Pantry. printed and lami- man, a volunteer who su- nated. A commu- pervises the Tuesday night distribution shift for the nity member donated a dedicated laptop. Pantry. “We saw a barcode system in operation at The response to the new system has a larger local food pantry and realized that it was a been positive all around, said Food Pantry big leap forward from what we were doing.” President Melinda Lehman, both from cli- “We thought we would need to hire someone ents and volunteers. “Dana created a sys- to create a system like this for us, which would be tem that is fast, efficient and secure,” she costly,” he added. “Then Dana Robertson, daugh- said, “and saved us a substantial amount of ter of long-time Food Pantry volunteer Jill Robert- money.” son, stepped forward to help.” Robertson also produced an easy to use Before the new system’s December launch, instruction sheet as a guide for volunteers each time a client visited the Food Pantry they checking clients in using the system and is would give their name to a volunteer seated at the now working on a comprehensive guide to registration desk. The volunteer then pulled out an the database’s more sophisticated capabili- index card from a file box, noted what size bag a ties. Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Re- tacular home designed with an exceptional client was entitled to, and obtained the client’s sig- “I believe in automation as a way to alty announced that the firm has listed a floor plan that brings a great flow for enter- nature. The card was then put into a large stack, free up brain power to do more important custom-built contemporary residence locat- taining, combined with a serene setting sur- which a volunteer would alphabetize. Another vol- things,” Robertson said. “I also want to help ed on a quiet inlet of Long Island Sound in rounded by calming waters. The residence is unteer updated an Excel sheet to see the statistics people and solve problems. This project al- Mamaroneck. Rye Brokerage agent Fran Klin- a true gem for those seeking the waterfront and another volunteer entered the statistics into a lowed me to use my skills to give back and genstein has the listing, which is offered at lifestyle in this sought-after area of West- database used to track client usage and plan for fu- help a worthwhile organization meet a fun- $9,995,000. chester.” ture food needs. damental need.” Enveloped by the Sound, the property Constructed in 2007, the home offers a Thanks to Robertson’s work, today a client The Larchmont Mamaroneck Hunger features just under one private acre includ- total of 8,000 square feet of living space with who visits the Food Pantry presents a laminated Task Force is an all-volunteer coalition of ing a patio with pergola, in-ground heated twelve rooms including a water-view living identification card imprinted with a barcode. A vol- community organizations, houses of wor- swimming pool and spa, and private dock. room, eat-in kitchen and six bedrooms as unteer scans the barcode, which brings up a com- ship and concerned citizens dedicated to The residence, crafted with architectural well as six full and two half baths. Addition- puter screen with the client’s details, which can be assisting families living in Larchmont and details and finishes, enjoys water vistas al amenities include central cooling and an easily updated. The screen automatically updates Mamaroneck who need food. It runs a through floor-to-ceiling windows through- attached two-car garage. the Food Pantry’s master database. food pantry that distributes a nutritional out. For more information on the property, Robertson described the process of building bag of groceries providing four days of “This magnificent property presents located at 1209 Greacen Point Road, visit the the new system. “It took about six weeks to get meals, twice a month. To learn more, to resort-style living at its very best,” said Klin- firm’s website juliabfee.com or Fran.klin- from the initial concept to the first trial,” Robert- volunteer, or to donate, visit www.LM- genstein. “The property has it all: a spec- [email protected] son said. “First, I took about three years worth of FoodPantry.org. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • February 2014 • 11 The Hommocks Players present “The Center for Continuing Education names new executive Wizard of Oz” director Blythe Hamer has been named Ex- ecutive Director of The Center for Con- tinuing Education beginning on Febru- ary 3. Sandie Conner, who served as Executive Director since 2006, is step- ping down. The Center for Continuing Education provides enrichment and educational classes to adults residing in Larchmont, Mamaroneck and sur- rounding communities. “Sandie’s leadership has been ex- traordinary,” said Janet Demasi, co- chairperson of The Center’s Board of Directors. Conner, who began work- ing at The Center in 1997 as registrar, hands over a thriving program that annually offers over 450 courses serv- ing approximately 3000 adult students. During Conner’s tenure, The Center upgraded and re-designed its website and print brochure, collaborated with The Hommocks Players present the be- cally transports them to the wonderful Land of local community organizations, in- loved family musical adventure “The Wizard Oz, a foreign and faraway place, so unlike her creased class offerings by 30%, and of Oz” on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 7pm, home. Once faced with the prospect of not see- expanded daytime offerings. “Teachers Friday, February 7, 2014 at 7pm, Saturday, Feb- ing her aunt and uncle again, Dorothy and Toto praise Sandie’s accessibility and ease to Blythe Hamer ruary 8, 2014, one showing at 2pm and another set out on a golden path to the Emerald City to work with” said Trish Doyle, co-chair- at 7pm at the Hommocks Middle School, in find a Wizard who everyone says can help her person of the Board “In addition, the student’s vative courses each semester, as well as peren- the Auditorium at 130 Hommocks Rd., Larch- return home. Along the way she encounters have made comments about the tremendous nial favorites including film, language classes, mont. both friends and foes, but is committed to find- growth of the program and the range of classes and technology skills. “I’ll be tapping into the This familiar story that has stood the test ing the Emerald City and persuading its Wizard offered during her leadership.” wealth of accomplished and knowledgeable in- of time will be unlike any other Oz audiences to send her home and possibly grant her new- Hamer, a Mamaroneck resident, is a mar- dividuals who live nearby for new course ideas have ever seen before. found friends a brain, a heart and courage. keting professional who formerly worked at and for teaching positions,” she said. Written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum, “The Tickets can be purchased online at www. American Express, Oxford Health Plans, and Since 1973, The Center for Continuing Ed- Wonderful Wizard of Oz” was the first totally hommocksmusical.com. All tickets are $10 in Gerson Lehrman Group. She served as Hom- ucation has been a self-sustaining not-for-profit American fantasy for children and one of the advance and $12 at the door. Patrons can also mocks PTA President, was a member of the organization that is independent of the Mama- most-read children’s books. Under the direc- visit the website to donate tickets for families School Board Selection Committee, and is a roneck school system, though it rents classroom tion of Tom Jordan and the show’s producer, in need, peruse rehearsal photographs, see a board member of the Friends of Larchmont space in the school district and in other local Jill Karliner, Hommocks staff Morgan Rus- full cast list or make a donation. Public Library. institutions. Enrollment is currently underway sell, Pedro Johnson, Stacie Moye, Jim Mullen Ride a twister into the merry and troubled “I’m thrilled to receive this honor,” she for the spring term, which begins early March. and DeeDra Sagerstand and over 100 students Land of Oz , filled with munchkins, witches, li- said. “I see The Center as playing a vital role Courses that are new this term include a French from the sixth, seventh and eighth grades they ons, tigers and bears. A place that reminds you in keeping the social fabric of our community Film series, Kitchen Essentials for Men, Garden have adapted the 1942 musical version of this - “there’s no place like home!” The cast, crew strong. Continuing education offers people a Design for Home Gardeners, T’ai Chi, a lecture beloved book and the world-renowned MGM and volunteers have worked hard to make this way to stimulate their minds and connect with on Roosevelts of the Hudson Valley, Spanish for movie. year’s production the most spectacular musical others who have similar interests.” Native Speakers, Video Use for Businesses and In the poignant story of a girl named Dor- experience for adults and children of all ages Hamer wants to continue The Center’s much more. Enroll online at www.LMCCE.org othy and her beloved dog Toto, a tornado magi- and a must see community event! history of offering a variety of new and inno- or call 914-698-9126 for more information. Aruba one happy island Quick and easy access for Social BY CONNIE ROBINSON, GRAMATAN TRAVEL ping. There is also duty free shopping and my favorite, markets that offer local goods and gifts. Security Services I have been to Aruba at least four times. 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Or make your daughter (you money away? But during a recession, when our so that you don’t have to rush into a decision. we say to our client. “Do you want to leave it know, the one with her CPA who works for limited means are being stretched to the limit, Set up a meeting with the contractors to get es- outright or would you consider putting it in the bank) trustee for all the kids’ trusts. In it is especially painful. Recently, in Harrison, a timates and, more importantly, see if you feel a trust for them?” The two most common re- other words, creating a trust does not mean couple of men posing as legitimate contractors comfortable with them. The relationship be- sponses: you have to incur professional trustee fees — were arrested. They are alleged to have run a tween you and your contractor is the key to a “No, my kids are all OK. They can man- though it might actually make sense to name home improvement scam to the tune of a mil- successful job. If you start with someone who age money and would be insulted if their in- a non-family trustee. We can talk about those lion dollars! They would promise to do work, doesn’t return calls, shows up late and has no heritance was left in trust.” options. collect a deposit, and then vanish. patience for your questions before you hire “No. If they can’t manage their inheri- The trusts for your children will have to These scammers are often referred to as them, don’t expect much more after you’ve tance then I can’t help them. I don’t want to file tax returns each year. That will in fact mean “Irish Travelers” so I thought I would check given them a check. try to control things after I’m gone.” a small additional cost. But the total amount of When you’ve narrowed it down to Then we explain that creating a trust is income tax paid need not increase — it should a couple of choices, its time to check actually a good thing for the kids — but it’s be fairly easy to assure that each trust’s income references. Ask the contractor to supply usually hard to convince clients. So let’s try is taxed to its beneficiary, rather than paying you with the names of people that they it here, and then we can just hand them this taxes at the (often much higher) trust rates. We have worked for. Of course, just getting article. can talk about those issues, as well. the names won’t help you much if you Why consider a trust for your child’s in- What about your son’s access to the don’t call them. And, since you’re on the heritance? It may be a real benefit to them, money? Do you think he might want to use phone anyway, call the Better Business protecting their inheritance from their credi- his inheritance to pay off his mortgage, or to Bureau to see if there have been any le- tors, spouses — even estate taxes. Let’s look at allow him to put more away for retirement, gitimate complaints lodged against the each of those concepts briefly. or to send your grandkids to college? You can contractors. One common concern we hear: “we love give him the power to demand money from Once you have selected a firm, insist and trust our daughter, but though we like her the trust, or give the trustee direction to follow on a written contract that specifies exactly husband we wouldn’t want him to inherit our those kinds of requests. Let’s talk about how what’s going to be done at your home. If assets if something happens to our daughter.” much control you want to give each of your you have any doubts…put it in writing. By creating a trust for your child’s inheritance, children over the trust while they are alive. The more explicit the contract and work you make it easier to keep the property sepa- And on their death, you can even give your orders are, the less chance of misunder- rate from spouses, and more likely to pass to children the power to name which of their out the history of the term. Back in the 1600’s, standings after the work commences. Reputable your grandchildren on your child’s death. Sad- children (or spouses, or charities, or whomev- after Oliver Cromwell attacked Ireland, he left firms also use “Change Orders” for any devia- ly, divorce is very common: you can help keep er you want to permit) will receive the remain- a large group of people homeless. To make tions to the original contract which require both the inheritance from being considered as part ing trust’s assets. money they started living out of horse-drawn you and the contractor to sign. Don’t be afraid of the property to be divided if your daughter Cost? Setting up a trust for each of your carts and went house to house to offer repair of the paperwork, its purpose is to protect both does divorce. children will likely increase the cost of your services. There are about 25,000 Travelers in you and the legitimate contractor. Let’s consider creditors. “Our son is a doc- estate planning — but by a pretty small num- Ireland today, and about 10,000 in the U.S, and If you do your homework, and select a tor,” you say, “and he has plenty of money.” ber, in most cases. Oh, and these principles although prejudice against them has abated contractor who doesn’t work out of a horse- Ah, but professionals are vulnerable to future apply even (perhaps especially) if you are leav- over the years, they are still widely stereotyped drawn cart, your project will be a successful malpractice lawsuits, and anyone can have ing your estate to grandchildren, nieces and as ne’er-do-wells. As I can’t say if this is accurate one, and chances are you won’t be ripped-off. even a substantial estate drained by an auto nephews, or anyone other than your children. or not, there are ways to avoid being taken ad- However, even with a great contractor, don’t accident or medical crisis. Creating a trust As you can see, there are many benefits of vantage of when hiring a contractor. expect that any job will go without some for your son can help protect the inheritance using a trust in your estate planning. Keep in Is it really necessary for you to become an glitches. Anyone who promises a major reno- from lawsuits, creditors, and bankruptcy. mind, however, that one size does not fit all expert in every facet of a project you’re under- vation with no problems at all is not being en- How about taxes? If your daughter is a and it is important to have your documents taking? Who has time for that? What you really tirely honest, there are just too many variables. successful professional, she might well have tailored to meet your specific needs. need to do is find someone that you can trust But, when you’re dealing with a legitimate con- a taxable estate on her death. That could be Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., to handle your project, and the best way to do tractor any problems that do arise will be dealt true even though she is not particularly close is a founding partner of Lit- that is to use a little common sense. with quickly and efficiently, and in the end you to that figure today. If estate taxes do kick in, tman Krooks LLP and has Prior to calling prospective contractors, will be thankful that you put a little extra effort they start at a very high 40% on the federal been honored as one of the ask friends who have done similar work for in selecting them. level. New York currently has an estate tax “Best Lawyers” in America referrals. If they have had a good experience, Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D., on estates over $1 million. If you leave your for each of the last seven chances are you will as well. But if they had C.R., is president of Dream- daughter’s inheritance in trust, you can fairly years. He is past President of problems with their contractor, like hidden Work Kitchens, Inc. located easily arrange to keep it out of her “estate” for the National Academy of El- fees and missed deadlines, keep looking. Check in Mamaroneck, New York. tax purposes. der Law Attorneys (NAELA) with professional organizations (like the Na- A Master of Design (Pratt In- So there are good reasons to leave an in- and past President of the New tional Kitchen & Bath Association) for mem- stitute), and E.P.A. Certified heritance in trust, even though all your chil- York Chapter of NAELA. Mr. Krooks has also served bers in your area. Call the local department Remodeler, he serves on the dren are responsible and your estate is mod- as chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York of consumer affairs to find out what type of Advisory Panel of Remodel- est. But aren’t there some serious downsides? State Bar Association. He has been selected as a licenses are required for the work that you’re ing Magazine. A member of the National Kitchen & Doesn’t it mean a lot of additional costs and “New York Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks considering and make sure that the company Bath Assoc., he is also a contributor to Do It Yourself imposition of a bunch of difficult rules? Not may be reached at (914) 684-2100 or by visiting you hire is properly licensed. Also, check to see magazine. He can be reached for questions at 914- really. the firm’s website at www.elderlawnewyork.com. that they have liability insurance and that their 777-0437 or www.dreamworkkitchens.com.

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Don Coqui, New Rochelle to the first level dining room highlighted by picture just off 95, is at 115 Cedar Street. Don Coqui, White windows overlooking Rt. 1. Handsome table settings Plains, is at 107 Mamaroneck Ave. Main number: and décor offer comfort. On the third level there is 914-648-4848. www.DonCoqui.tv additional seating and an inviting eating bar beckon- ing with its very own cocktail service. The ownership TUCK INTO A BOOTH AT TRATTORIA VIVOLO! likes to refer to their kitchen as a place where: “sta- Chef-owner and personable host Dean Vivolo ples of Italian cuisine converge with chef-inspired of Trattoria Vivolo, 301 Halstead Ave., Harrison innovation”. And there are quite a few flavorful (914-835-6199) serves his robust regional Italian surprises on the menu to be sure, including the deli- cuisine out of a vintage diner just across from Har- cious house made Luciano sauce which finds its way rison’s Metro-North station. Sit at the counter, tuck into many of the dishes. The house will even offer into a booth, or take a table in the sparkling rear you a sample to savor, but don’t bother asking for the greenhouse and enjoy the surprising contemporary recipe. It is a well guarded family secret. Check out and traditional flavors emanating from his kitchen: the Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Egg Rolls, too! On ‘Red tasty thin-crusted pizza; fresh old-fashioned Meat- Napkin Nights’ all specialties in the menu can be pre- balls and Sausage; Rabbit Cacciatore; Crostino di pared for two. Great for lovers! Open 7 nights for din- Polenta, topped with wild mushrooms, gorgonzola ner only. Valet parking. www.andreas25north.com and tomato sauce; Lasagna Bolognese al Forno; Osso Buco, tender braised veal shank; occasional Roasted (Morris Gut, a restaurant consultant and former restaurant Classifieds Porchetta; and warm fresh Zabaglione with fresh trade magazine editor has been tracking and writing about ANTIQUES • ART • COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUES WANTED fruit for dessert. 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Through hats that range from playful expressions of individu- ality to symbols of propriety or sculptural masterpieces, the show highlights the hat’s function in global cultures, as well as its prominent position in 20th and 21st century couture fashion. An exciting calendar of en- gaging lectures by fashion and art historians rounds out additional, related programming. In addition, hands-on workshops led by ex- hibiting milliners will introduce the public of all ages to the art of hat making. “According to an old saying,” says Arts- Westchester CEO Janet Langsam, ‘If you want to get ahead, wear a hat.’ That’s partic- ularly true in today’s day and age as hats are becoming more like works of art and fewer people are wearing them. So to stand out in the crowd, wear a hat.” A well-designed hat is as much a state- ment about its maker as is it about its wearer. At the heart of HATtitude is the milliner and the skills and creativity of the trade. Louise Green (Los Angeles, CA) of Louise Green Mil- linery is hat-maker to the stars, designing pe- riod-influenced headwear for television and movies. Among the celebrities she dresses are the cast of Gossip Girl; Seth Rogan in his role as the Green Hornet; and Taylor Swift, who wore a Louise Green top hat in her 2013 Grammy Awards performance. Catherine Stevens of Cat Stevens Derby Couture creates like fur felt or straw - are pieces that stretch and from different global cultures will all be HATtitude: The Milliner in Culture & flamboyant, feathery fascinators and hats the possibilities of the art of millinery. Dra- on display, providing context for contempo- Couture is curated by Kathleen Reckling, guaranteed to stand out within the race- matic and fanciful sculptural pieces by mil- rary designs while examining the hat’s en- MA; Judith Schwartz, PhD; and Thomas Van- track crowd and beyond. Alongside conven- liners like Jasmin Zorlu (Brooklyn, NY) and during social significance. Buren, PhD, and is presented thanks to sup- tional hats made from traditional materials Anya Caliendo (Brooklyn, NY) turn the head The exhibition will also feature One port from the New York State Council on the of their wearer into Block, Many Milliners, a mini-exhibition Arts and the New York Council for the Hu- a pedestal. Mrs. Cali- within the larger show. The forty unique manities. Gallery Hours are Tuesday – Sat- endo apprenticed un- hats on display in this area were all formed urday, 12-5 pm. der the famous British from the same basic hat shape. The collec- The public is invited to attend an open- haute-couture mil- tion emphasizes the boundless creativity ing reception on Sunday, February 9, from liner Stephen Jones of milliners, who see endless artistic possi- 2-4:30pm. Guests are encouraged to wear their and is the only Amer- bilities in a simple form. One Block, Many most eye-catching headwear. If you don’t have ican milliner invited Milliners is organized by members of the a hat, don’t worry – fascinating pieces will be to show at Mercedes Milliners Guild, an organization of small on sale in ArtsWestchester’s Art Shop. RSVPs Benz Fashion Week in millinery business owners and milliners who for the opening reception are required. Contact New York. specialize in the design, production and pro- Lea Banks at [email protected] or Local milliners motion of handmade headwear. 914.428.4220 ext 330. are featured promi- nently, including sev- eral who create pieces for clients in commu- nities across multiple faiths. Cejunel “Sister CJ” Lewis and Carlos NY Hats of the Bronx are sought after by African American church-goers who want unique, runway- ready attire for their “Sunday Best.” Rivka Zorbaron services the Scarsdale Jewish community and Sara Khan is known for her Middle Eastern head scarf designs. 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