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207 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803 www.mcclellansir.com [email protected] 914-738-5150 www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • March 2-16, 2016 • 3 Town/Village Residents “Meet the Trio” BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN Village of Pelham Trustee Over 40 civic-minded Xaira citizens from the Pelham Ferrara (left) communities converged on and Deputy Richard J. Daronco Town Mayor/Trustee House on a dark, rainy night Susan Mutti to “Meet the Trio,” Pelham show map of Town Supervisor Peter Village Bound- DiPaola; Pelham Manor May- aries and or Jennifer Monachino Lapey School Districts. and Village of Pelham Mayor Michael Volpe on February 24, presented by the Pelham Business Club. Robert Tracy thanked Pelham Business Club founder Luisa DeCicco for asking him to moderate as DeCicco wel- comed the community. Tracy asked the three public officials to give brief opening remarks about their areas of responsi- bilities in Pelham, then opened SOOP Theatre Company the floor for questions. DiPaola began, “There Presents is always a lot going on in our community. This is not a quiet Town. We have a num- ber of projects. Above you we are adding sufficient storage rooms, adding security and state of the art Courtrooms, fully equipped, one of the best in the County. “My experience with Left to right: Village of Pelham Michael Volpe; Pelham Town Supervisor Peter the Business Club started a DiPaola; Pelham Manor Mayor Jennifer Monachino Lapey year ago. We had the Easter Bunny event at Gazebo Park Town Hall, with representa- all cooperate,” Lapey noted. I and the Business Club had tives from the Village of Pel- have embraced the tax cap, at another event going on at the ham and Pelham Manor plus 2% or rate of inflation, which- ever is less. Currently we are working with a 0.12% tax cap. There are demands and other Book by Music by Lyrics by fixed costs. We have our chal- lenges ahead of us, fiscally….” Thomas Meehan Charles Strouse Martin Charnin “The last three budgets were under the tax caps, but Directed by Paul Romanello it is really onerous,” Volpe ob- Musical Direction by Choreography by Set Design by Costume Design by served. Jim Colleran Lena Gilbert Reilly Rabitaille Cindy Judge “Let us be frank about it. This year with the tax cap and our $10 million dollar budget, we can only add $12,000 to the Tax Levy. Instead of spending PERFORMANCES $120,000 for road paving, we spent $250,000. Susan Mutti Cast A Cast B and Joseph Marty have been working to make parking free Fri March 11, 7pm Sat March 12, 7pm from 5:00 p.m. on with our Sat March 12, 2pm Sun March 13, 2pm Shopping and Dining Parking Lot….” Pelham Business Club founder Luisa DeCicco (left) and Moderator Robert Volpe cited a lack of land All TiCkETS $20 Tracy. for development but suggest- ed building “pocket devel- The Manor Club Theatre same time. Afterwards I felt a number of business people opments,” apartments with 1023 esplanade, Pelham Manor, nY that we needed to coordinate and we worked toward our ground floor businesses with our efforts, not so much for next project, the Tree Light- senior rentals for those look- Available for the first time In Pelham! the benefit of the Business ing Ceremony. That is what ing to downsize. tHe ArtHUr AVenUe WOOD FIreD PIZZA COMPAnY Club or Town but for the resi- we are here for. We get elect- In contrast, although will be on the premises during the show weekend, dents. They should not have ed to provide better and more Pelham Manor has the large making pies to order! take one home after the show! to choose which function or efficient service.” Pelham Plaza, Lapey still ex- event to go to. “Even though we have in- pressed concern about empty For tickets and registration info go to sooptheatre.org “We had a meeting in dependent governments, we storefronts at Four Corners. 4 • March 2-16, 2016 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com Dear Pelham Dolph Rotfeld Outlines Village Flood Mitigation Plans Residents, BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN the product by times velocity. 2- 2 ½, you will “The steeper In our continuing efforts Village of Pelham Ad- have a good the pipe, the to provide the highest level of ministrator Robert A. Yamud- estimate. The greater the service to the community, the er re-introduced Engineer $620,000 esti- velocity. You Pelham Fire Department is cre- Dolph Rotfeld, who outlined mate is not ac- need surveys ating a database for the comput- plans for a Professional En- curate. We did to determine ers in our fire apparatus. The in- gineering Design Services a 60-inch pipe the velocity of formation will be correlated by Agreement for Local Pre- on 1st Street water coming address and available to the duty Disaster Mitigation (LPDM) on the Martin down 6th Ave- officer via voice command while Storm Drainage Projects at Ginsberg Proj- nue and a new responding to emergencies. the Tuesday, February 16 ect (Marbury sewer line may We are asking for your Board meeting. Corners) with be necessary.” help in the population of our da- Affected are sanitary a 22-foot deep M u t t i tabase with information specific sewers on 6th Street (6th cut and special also pointed to your address. In an email ad- Avenue to 7th Avenue); 7th shoring. Es- out that man- dressed to pfd.emergencycon- Avenue, 6th Street to New Ro- timates were aging cascad- [email protected], send us a pic- chelle; 4th Avenue (Lincoln 8-9% higher and ing water com- ture of the front of your house Avenue to 5th Street); 4th Ave- we didn’t know ing in from from the street, your address, nue (3rd Street to Lincoln Av- Engineer Dolph Rotfeld the soil condi- other munici- number of permanent occu- enue and 3rd Street-Hutchin- tions,” Rotfeld stated. palities is an pants, any special information son River to 4th Avenue. “Are you suggesting us- important fac- about occupants with handi- “As I explained at the last sewer pipe costs for the 3rd ing smaller diameter pipe tor. caps and as many cell phone meeting, the cost for the proj- to reduce the cost?” Deputy Open- Street project alone amount Village of Pelham Deputy Mayor Susan Mutti emergency contact numbers ect was $1.2 million, re-bid at to $650,000. Mayor/Trustee Susan Mutti ing the Board you can provide. $1.4 million and I was able “The 72-inch diameter asked. “It would be a cheaper meeting in ab- Below is an example of to discuss it with ELQ Indus- pipe was clogged with dirt bid, diverting the flow of wa- sence of Mayor Michael Volpe, 15 Trustee election, Adam how this information will be uti- tries Chief Estimator Steve that had to be carried away. ter from 4th Avenue to 3rd Mutti reported that a 12-year Kagan, Andrea Reinke and lized in the worst case scenario. Mgrditchan, who said that If you multiply the cost of Street. It seems that my gut old pedestrian was hit by a Christopher Reim are running The Pelham Fire Depart- feeling is that the pipe is larg- car at the corner of Corlies on the Democratic/Working ment is dispatched to a house er than it needs to be,” Rotfeld and Colonial Avenues on Fri- Together for Pelham ticket; fire at 3am. replied. day, February 12. The student Republican/Village Party can- The duty officer gets in the Gourmet e xp r e s s Rotfeld explained that is recovering and the accident didates are Richard Deere and fire engine and pulls up the ad- the slopes of pipes are im- is under investigation. Michael Recca. dress units are responding to. • Chopped Salads portant, multiplying the area In the upcoming March He now has a picture of the • Juice Bar & Wheat Grass Shots house, the number of potential- ly trapped occupants and any Gourmet Hot Food Bar & Cold Salad Bar • occupant with special evacua- • Premium Deli with Flat Bread Sandwiches tion needs. • Homemade Soups (Dairy free & Gluten free) This information allows • Homemade Pizza the responding units to start • Espresso, Cappuccino & Herbal Teas and formulate a plan of attack prior to arrival, saving what • Fine Catering could be crucial time in a life and death situation. The cell phone emergency 914-738-6569 or 738-6156 Fax: 738-6800 contact numbers are a par- 924 West Street, Pelham Manor, NY 10803 ticularly important part of the database to be utilized by fire department units when resi- dents are not home. We’ve been having an increasing number of gas emergencies in town that have required the fire depart- ment to force entry into houses George L. Bischof, Esq. for Con Ed. Unfortunately in a Wills, Trusts and Estates majority of these situations a Pelham Resident; Evening Housecalls homeowner or key holder has been in the area, but with no means of contacting them we Bischof & Bischof pllc are forced to break in. We hope to greatly reduce the need to 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 764 break into homes under these New York, NY 10165 circumstances with the utiliza- tion of this database. (212) 867-9120 Thank you in advance for your participation and for help- [email protected] ing us to better serve you.

www.bischoflegal.com Chris McCann Chief of Department Admitted in NY and CT Village of Pelham Fire Department www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • March 2-16, 2016 • 5 Governor Cuomo Announces Scholarships to Encourage High School Students to Pursue STEM Careers Governor Andrew M. throughout New York to nities to students who des- Cuomo announced that the attend our colleges and perately need it.” New York State Science, universities tuition-free James B. Milliken, Chan- Technology, Engineering while also addressing a cellor of The City University and Mathematics Incentive critical workforce need of New York said, “There are Program application is now for our state. SUNY cam- few areas more important to available for high school stu- puses in every region the success of the knowledge dents entering college in fall look forward to enrolling economy and few fields that 2016. The program provides the program’s next class offer more promising careers a full SUNY or CUNY tuition of high-achieving stu- than those involving the scholarship to students in dents.” STEM subjects. We are grate- the top ten percent of their Grace Correa, soph- ful for Governor Cuomo’s high school graduating class omore in the Mechani- leadership in this area and if they major in a STEM field cal Engineering Program the support for these ambi- and work in a STEM job in at CCNY said, “When I tious students. This exciting New York State for five years received notice that I program helps students and after graduation. would be getting a STEM our state benefit far into the “The STEM Incentive Scholarship, it was like a future, and I encourage all awards not only give this dream come true. Having qualified students to seize state’s top high school stu- the STEM Scholarship this important opportunity.” dents access to a first rate ed- has allowed me to con- Applications must be ucation, but it ensures that here in New York.” scholars have received STEM of security. It gives me a great tinue my lifelong dream and submitted by August 15, 2016 they and their talents remain The program is a key awards totaling more than sense of relief that I don’t professional goal of becom- for June high school gradu- in New York to help build our tool in encouraging the best $7.5 million. have to worry about debt out ing an engineer. It has also ates planning to enroll in col- burgeoning high tech econo- and brightest high school William E. Gasperi, a of college.” allowed me to attend school lege in fall 2016. Details about my,” Governor Cuomo said. “I students to pursue high- Nanoscale Science major at SUNY Chancellor Nancy full time and focus on my the STEM Incentive Program, encourage every eligible stu- demand, high-tech careers UAlbany said, “The STEM L. Zimpher said, “The STEM degree. I would like to thank including eligibility and ap- dent from the class of 2016 to and build their future in New scholarship has enabled me Incentive Program provides the Governor and the State plication requirements, are apply and begin training for York. Since the Program’s to pursue my degree in sci- an opportunity for hundreds legislature for providing the available at hesc.ny.gov/ the jobs of tomorrow right inception, over 1,400 top ence with an immense sense of high school graduates from STEM Scholarship opportu- STEM. 6 • March 2-16, 2016 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com Calendar of Events

The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road, The Bronx presents a The Manor Club, 1023 Esplanade, Pelham hosts a concert, “Broadway on Pelham Boy Scouts celebrate their 100th birthday at Juliano’s, 700 Main Pysanky Workshop from 11:30-3:30pm on March 5. Pysanky is the Ukrainian The Esplanade II” featuring vocalist Natalie Douglas. The event, a fundraiser Street, New Rochelle on April 2.Tickets are $50 per person, RSVP to Robin art of creating intricately patterned Easter eggs with dyes and hot wax. Regis- for the Manor Club Theater, begins at 8pm on March 5. Call the Manor Club TenEyck at [email protected] Maureen Kakas at mkakos99@optimum. ter at [email protected]. 738-1528 for tickets. net.

City Island Theater Group, Grace 3 at 7:30 the After Dark Book Club as Torta Pasqualina and Maritozzi 8 Great American Song Revival” Ongoing Hall, 116 City Island Avenue, The discusses” Stoner” by John Wil- Quaresimali. Register and pre-pay At the Westchester Italian Cul- at the New Rochelle Public Li- The Pelham Recreation Depart- Bronx, presents “The Diary of liams. in advance at Wiccny.org or call tural Center, learn how to prepare brary, Ossie Davis Theater from ment is accepting applications Anne Frank” directed by Nic An- 771-8700. Torta Rustica. The class is present- 3-4:15pm. The concert will con- for summer employment. Ap- thony Calabro. Performances are At The New York Botanical Gar- ed at 2pm or 6:30pm, at 1 Generoso clude with a tribute to the late E.L. plications at Pelham Recreation March 4 and 5 at 8pm, and Sunday den, 2900 Southern Blvd. in The 3 Pope Place, Tuckahoe. Prepay and Doctorow, followed by a reception. Department, 20 Fifth Avenue, March 6 at 3pm. Performances Bronx,” The Orchid Show: Orchi- A presentation, at St. Paul’s register in advance at Wiccny.org A donation of $2 is suggested at the Pelham. continue the following weekend, delirium” runs through April 17. Church, 897 S. Columbus Avenue, or call 771-8700. door. March 11 and 12 at 8pm, and Sun- The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory Mt. Vernon, at 7pm, exploring the SOOP Theatre Company presents day March 13 at 3pm. Tickets at the features an expanded showcase interface between the Puritan 12 13 “Annie Jr.” at the Manor Club, door or by email at tickets@cityis- of magnificent orchids and cel- rebel Anne Hutchinson, the Dutch Pelham Recreation and the New The Pelham Jewish Center, 451 1023 Esplanade, Pelham. Perfor- landtheatergroup.com. For addi- ebrates Orchid Evenings with a commercial colony of New Nether- Rochelle YMCA host a free eve- Esplanade, Pelham hosts their An- mances are Fri. March 11 at 7pm, tional details call 718-885-3066. stroll through the exhibition ac- land and the local Lenape Indians. ning from 7:15 to 9pm for Pelham nual Purim Carnival from 1-3pm. Sat. March 12 at 2pm and 7pm and companied by cocktails and live The event is free and open to the Teens Only, grades 6 and up. Enjoy Face painting, games, prizes, bal- Sun. March 13 at 2pm. For tickets Pelham Public Library, 530 Colo- music. For tickets and informa- public. the pool, basketball, exercise room loons and holiday treats for kids visit sooptheatre.org. Arthur Av- nial Avenue, Pelham has home- tion call 718-817-8700 or visit www. and all facilities supervised by Pel- 2-10, free for Members, Friends enue Wood Fired Pizza Company work help for children grades nybg.org. 4-5 ham Recreation Staff. Transporta- and Neighbors. For more details will be on premises during the 1 through 8 every Tuesday and Sarah Lawrence College presents: tion is available from the Richard visit [email protected] show weekend for orders to go af- Thursday when school is in ses- Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 575 The 18th Annual Conference on Daronco Town House at 7pm and ter the performance. sion. Storytime, for children un- Fowler Avenue, Pelham, Lenten Women’s History; “On The Move: returns at 9pm. Wear sneakers 13 der 2 years takes place on Wednes- activities as follows: Stations of Working Women and the Struggle and bring a bathing suit and towel. The Performing Arts Center, Pur- The Bartow-Pell Mansion, Mu- days from 10:30 to 11am. Seating is The Cross will be prayed every Fri- for Social Justice “on Friday and chase College, 735 Anderson Hill seum, 895 Shore Road, The Bronx, limited to the first 40 arrivals, sign- day during lent at 5pm in the Cha- Saturday March 4 & 5. Friday reg- In recognition of March as Wom- Road, Purchase present “Bach’s features the following: Saturday, in starts at 10:15. pel at OLPH and Thursdays at 3pm istration at 4:30, event at 6pm and en’s History Month, St. Paul’s St. John Passion” performed by March 5, Pysanky Workshop, at St. Catherine’s; Parish Lenten Saturday at 9am.The event is free, Church, 897 Columbus Avenue, Apollo’s Fire, Baroque Orchestra 11am-3:30pm, registration re- Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave, Mission, March 1 at 7pm,”The at the Heimbold Visual Arts Cen- Mt. Vernon, presents a lecture at & Chorus, at 3pm in the Concert quired”; March Lecture Series Pelham, group exhibit “Insomnia” Challenge of God’s Mercy”, and ter, Lawrence College, 1 Mead Way, 1pm exploring the political sig- Hall. Tickets at https://tickets. – The Garden Resurgent”, Thurs- runs through March 26, 2016. The Wednesday March 2 at 7pm, “The Bronxville. For additional details nificance of Eleanor Roosevelt artscenter.org/single/eventdetail. day, March 10, 17, 24, at 7:30pm, exhibit featuring artwork created Living of God’s Mercy”; Thursday, visit collegeevents@sarahlaw- and at 2pm, a dance program by aspx?p=5491 or call 251-6200. registration requested; Volunteer during bouts of insomnia is cu- March 24 Holy Thursday Sacred rence.edu or call 395-2412. Ajkun Ballet Theatre evoking the Garden Clean Up Day, Saturday, rated by Alexi Rutsch Brock. Art Supper at 6pm followed by Mass at lives of three prominent American March 12, 10am-1pm; Smithso- in the courtyard features: Legacy, 7:30, reservations required. Call for women associated with St. Paul’s: 19 nian Museum Day Celebrating Sculptures by Ivan Biro and Derek additional information, 738-5158 5 Anne Hutchinson, Abigail Adams An Italian Song and Folk Art Event Women’s History Month, Satur- Uhlman on display through March or visit [email protected]. At The Westchester Italian Cultur- and Eleanor Roosevelt. Free and takes place at The Pelham Art Cen- day, March 12, free tours at 12:15, 30, 2016. Call 738-2525 for details. al Center, 1 Generoso Pope Place, open to the public, call 667-4116 for ter, 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, from 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15pm; Winter Tuckahoe, at 10:30am a lecture, more information. 2-4pm. Opera singer Alessandra Chamber Music Concert on Sun- SOOP Theater winter 2016 SOOP- March “The Eternal City of Rome: Giani Tamerin will perform Italian bal- day March 13 at 4:30pm, tickets on ERS Workshop for grades K thru 2 Lorenzo Bernini.” Learn about the National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons lads and opera arias, additionally a line or at the door; Easter Egg Hunt 2 production of “101 Dalmatians” Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave, life and works of this Italian artist Dangereuses in The PepsiCo The- hands-on mask making workshop on Saturday, March 19, 10:30am- will meet Wednesdays thru March Pelham, 2016 Winter Craft Work- sculptor and architect. Prepay and atre at The Performing Arts Cen- will be open. The event is free. 1pm, registration required; “Mem- 26 from 4:30 to 6pm at The Manor shops teaches a Wet Felting work- Register in advance at Wiccny.org ter, Purchase College, 735 Ander- Contact The Art Center for addi- ber Morning: Exhibition Tour Club, 1023 Esplanade, Pelham shop on March 2. Register on line or call 771-8700. son Hill Road, Purchase at 2pm. tional details, 738-2525. and Pastries in The Parlor,” Friday Manor. For details and to register at www.pelhamartcenter.org, or A filmed version, recorded live, March 25 10-11:30am, co-curator go to SoopTheatre.org. call 738-2525. “Seasons at Lenoir” Hudson River of a new production of the scan- 23 of the current exhibition Gilded Audubon Society of Westchester’s dalous 18th century novel of sex Colonial History Day at Philipse Age Glamour discusses the fash- Pelham Public Library, Colonial Classic Italian Easter Meatless art and photography exhibit open- and intrigue in pre-revolutionary Manor, 29 Warburton Avenue, ion of the late 19th century, free for Avenue and Wolfs Lane, Sec- Meal cooking classes are taught at ing reception at Lenoir Nature Pre- France. For tickets visit https:// Yonkers. The Manor Hall pres- members. Contact the Bartow Pell ond Friday Book Club meets at The Westchester Italian Cultural serve, 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers tickets.artscenter.org/single/ ents a variety of outdoor activities Mansion Museum for additional 10:30am, the second Friday of each Center, 1 Generoso Pope Place, from 11am to 2pm. The gallery is eventDetail.aspx?p=5957 or call including continual demonstra- details call 718-885-1461 or visit month in the Library’s program Tuckahoe. Classes are at 2pm or open for viewing Tuesday through 251-6200. . tions, crafts, historic games and www.bartowpellmansionmu- room. The book for March is “Bel 6:30pm and feature instruction Saturdays from 10am to 3pm dress up. Contact the Museum seum.org. Canto” by Ann Patchett. On March for traditional Easter recipes such through April 2, 2016. Visit www. Caroline Doctorow’s bluegrass coordinator at 965-4027 for addi- hras.org for additional details. band will perform a concert, “The tional details. www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • March 2-16, 2016 • 7 Board Approves Dave & Buster’s, 24 Hour Fitness Signs BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN would not impinge on neigh- sioner, Village Mayor Michael Colonial Avenue intersection borhoods looking down on Volpe and Deputy Mayor Susan where hundreds of children Levin Management Presi- the Plaza conditionally with Mutti about the incident. cross and there is no regular dent and CEO Matthew K. 24 Hour Fitness, the Board ap- “The Village put back the crossing guard at that location. Harding and Roy D. Vice, Vice proved. stanchions, replaced street Who is responsible? What is President of Construction and Earlier, Pelham Manor light bulbs with LED lighting the rationale for not having a Development appeared before Mayor Jennifer Monachino and is considering reducing guard at that intersection?” the Monday, February 22 Pel- Lapey reported the sad news speed limits at several inter- Lapey replied that she ham Manor Board of Trustees that a child was struck by a sections to 25 mph. A citizens’ has discussed the matter with meeting, requesting signage per- car on Friday, February 12 initiative led to a 4-way stop at Mayor Volpe. Pierpont added mits for Dave & Buster’s and 24 while trying to cross Corlies Colonial and Wolfs Lane.” that Police train students to Hour Fitness in Post Road Plaza and Colonial Avenues, from Stressing safety for chil- “push the [crossing] button Shopping Center. Pelham Manor into Village of dren and seniors for better and wait.” Village Manager John Pier- Pelham at approximately 6:30 quality of life, resident Christa In the upcoming March pont explained that the Village p.m. Mayor Lapey said that the Acampora stated, “People are 15 election, Republican candi- adopted Tenant Sign Design child is recovering and that she attracted to this community dates Louis Annunziata, A. Mi- Criteria (TSDC), with color pal- spoke to the Village Manager, because it is a walkable Village. chelle DeLillo and Joe Sener- let and wall-painted signs illu- Police Chief, Police Commis- I live near the Wolfs Lane and chia are running unopposed. minated by gooseneck lighting, creating a “halo” around the Roy D. Vice, Vice President, Construction and Development (left) and lettering, plus pylon signs along Matthew K. Harding, President/CEO, Levin Management Pelham Parkway and Boston TIME TO PLAN YOUR NEXT VACATION? 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A mirror was de- 8 • March 2-16, 2016 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com Village and Manor Offer Wide Choice of Trustee Candidates continued from page 1 Fifth Avenue in $18.5 million in ad- cap and level ditional tax revenues of service we Apartment since 2008… all expect and “The Village Zon- deserve… Residents ing Code has existed “I hold an since 1926. Our code undergraduate Brutally denotes single family, degree in Civil multi-family and com- Engineering Assaulted mercial zones within and a graduate BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN the Village, and…re- degree in En- mains extremely bal- vironmental “On Sunday, February anced in its propor- Engineering. 21, we received a call from tions,” Annunziata My current re- the 500 block of Fifth Av- concluded. sponsibilities enue of a home invasion,” “While serving on include the according to Pelham Po- the Board, one thing oversight of lice Department Detective has really struck me: planning, de- Angela Michelle DeLillo John Hynes. “At that point the important need sign and con- there was two victims in for Pelham Manor to struction work the house, a 24-year old position itself into a (approximate- male and 21-year old fe- place of long term sus- ly $10 billion male. tainability,” DeLillo over a 10-year “They stated to us observed. “We must plan) associ- that three males entered strive to position our- ated with NYC the apartment display- Louis Annunziata selves so that residents infrastruc- ing handguns. The male can feel confident ture.” victim was actually pistol- about the Village’s ability to in the area of responsible Currently on the Pel- whipped in his face. He deliver services within an ac- development (in the form ham Manor Zoning Board ended up going to a local ceptable tax framework… of both the BJ/Fairway and of Appeals, Senerchia previ- hospital and receiving “In order for this to hap- Four Corners areas), budget- ously served as a Village of stitches. He was treated pen, there is work to be done ing…the State mandated tax Pelham Trustee, where he and released. The female victim was also assaulted by the suspect but she was okay and did not really have any injuries. She re- fused medical attention. “At this point it is an Joseph ongoing investigation by Senerchia the Pelham Police Depart- ment. We are investigating was liaison to the Police De- “There is such a thing as this as a home invasion. partment, Chamber of Com- ‘smart development,’ some- Once the arrest is made; merce and was involved with thing that our Village can hopefully there will be flood remediation projects benefit from not only tax an arrest, there will 4775-77 Boston Post Road as well as budget planning, base wise, but more impor- be several charges filed Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am to 9pm, Sat & Sun: 7am to 8pm contract negotiations, writ- tantly across our commu- against them and at this ing a new sidewalk sign code nity overall,” Senerchia re- point I can say to help local merchants draw marked, joining Annunziata that it is an open in- business, building, planning in promoting the Canal Road vestigation and we are still issues and overall commu- development and staying are looking at different nity relations. within the 0.12% tax cap. leads every day.”

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Films screening of the documentary They Society Lincoln will be recent releases— both docu- Will Have to Kill Us First: Malian Mu- Center’s Sound + mentary and narrative, international sic in Exile followed by a discussion Vision. and domestic—that expose the audi- and Q&A with the film’s director Jo- After theence to a perspective of a culture, an hanna Schwartz. screening, TPH issue, or an event that is exceptional They Will Have to Kill Us First: Director of Pro- in its depth, access, or nuance. The Malian Music in Exile is a feature- gramming Clay- series will consist of daytime edu- length documentary following musi- ton Bushong cational screenings and discussions cians in Mali in the wake of a jihadist will moderate for middle and high school students takeover in 2012 and subsequent ban- a discussion from lower Westchester plus an eve- ning of music. Music, one of the most and Q&A with ning public screening and post-film important forms of communication the director Jo- discussion with a well-known mod- in Mali, disappeared overnight in hanna Schwartz. erator and guests. The Worldview se- 2012 when Islamic extremist groups Schwartz is an ries is made possible by the generous rose up to capture an area the size award-winning support of the The Countess Moira of the UK and France combined. But American-born Charitable Foundation. rather than lay down their instru- UK-based film- Tickets to the public screening of ments, Mali’s musicians fought back. maker, working They Will Have to Kill Us First and post- They Will Have to Kill Us First sees captures life at refugee camps where ters as they set up and perform at across the world with a particular fo- film discussion are $15/general admis- musicians on the run, tells the story money and hope are scarce, charts the first public concert in Timbuktu cus on Africa. She has produced and sion, $12/members, $10/seniors and free of the uprising of Touareg separatists, perilous journeys home to war-rav- since the music ban. directed films for the BBC, Discovery, for students who present valid i.d. and reveals rare footage of the jihadists, aged cities, and follows our charac- Declared “Essential viewing” National Geographic, The History are available at www.thepicturehouse. (Dazed & Confused), and “A gripping, Channel, PBS, CNBC, CNN, and MTV, org or at the box office, 175 Wolfs Lane, powerful documentary” (Indiewire), among others. They Will Have to Kill Pelham, NY 10803. School and commu- They Will Have to Kill Us First had its Us First is her feature debut. nity groups interested in daytime edu- world premiere at the SXSW Film Fes- The five-part Worldview film se- cational screenings in the Worldview The Kitchen Shop tival and was the official selection of a ries will explore -- through the lens of series should contact education@thepic- Professional Design Services number of festivals including the BFI film -- how we learn about people and turehouse.org or call 914-738-3161. Celebrating Purim at the Pelham Jewish Center Purim is celebrated in mul- ebrates Purim is with a Car- tiple ways. First and foremost, the nival. Purim is a festive holi- Megillat Esther (the Book of Esther) day that involves antics of all is read on both the night that Purim sorts. The PJC usually holds Come see our great selection of cabinetry, begins and during the day (all Jew- its Carnival on the Sunday countertops and decorative hardware. ish holidays begin at sundown the before or after Purim. This evening). It is customary to dress year, it will be held on Sun- 79 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803 up in costume for Purim. At the Pel- day, March 13th because (914) 738-7183 ham Jewish Center (the PJC), 451 the Sunday before Purim Esplanade, they will incorporate a (March 20th) is over Pel- Showroom Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am-4pm & Sat. 10am-3pm Design Hours: By Appointment children’s costume parade into the ham School’s spring break. reading of the Megillah. 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Many people a Purim Shpiel, tan Jewish Council on Poverty for make special gift baskets of food, 914-576-0700 which uses hu- distribution to children in need. A treats or even fun toys for their mor to tell the key component of Purim is giving to family and friends. At the PJC they www.prime16.com story of Purim. the poor, so that they can also feel share mishloach manoat with all The sec- joy during this time. congregants. Mon-Fri 4pm-10pm Sat 11:30am-10pm ond way that The final way in which the For more information, call Sun 11:30am-9pm the PJC cel- PJC celebrates Purim is by sending 914-738-6008. www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • March 2-16, 2016 • 11

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Investigating and reporting on cult subjects can be discussed. to note that the vast majority feeling that choosing death is of the population who have a Unfortunately, media often suicide similarly to reporting Research shows that Over 90 of teens who experience even rational. Mental illness such mental illness die from that does not follow the suggested on crime only increases the percent of people who die by these very stressful circum- as depression and anxiety im- illness. There is no cure but guidelines when reporting stigma associated with suicide, suicide have a mental disorder stances do not become sui- pacts a person’s cognition just there is treatment. Education on a death by suicide, but which can work against open at the time of their death. In cidal. When talking with your as much as emotions. When and open discussion about the instead creates graphic ac- communication on the issue. teens, mental disorders linked children use these facts about a person dies by suicide their issue will increase treatment. counts for young people to When someone dies by suicide to suicide are major depres- the causes of death by suicide cognitive functioning is flawed, Remember if it is mentionable witness repeatedly without mental illness should be at the sive disorder, bipolar disorder, to counteract the sensational- because the organ responsible it is manageable. When talking providing factual information heart of the story instead of anxiety disorders, substance ism, which often accompanies for thought is sick.” to your children about topics about mental illness. For ex- sensationalized and dramatic abuse, conduct disorders and message boards, bloggers, When talking to young such as suicide and mental ill- ample, reporting that death details. eating disorders. Environmen- television, print and online children about suicide I use ness it is important to be brave by suicide was preceded by a When the media broad- tal stressors can trigger these media. these words: and let children know with not single event such as bullying, casts a suicide it is our op- mental health issues, they can When talking to Teens “Suicide is when people only our words but with your job loss, and divorce or poor portunity as parents to start also occur as a result of brain about suicide I often use these decide they do not want their body language and other un- grades leaves the public with a dialogue about the subject chemistry. Personality char- words: body to work anymore and spoken communication that an overly simplistic and inac- with children, placing it in the acteristics such as impulsivity “Right before someone they stop their body from you are ready to hear whatever dies by suicide, their brain is working. They are so, so, so sad is on their mind. 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Next stations, three outdoor ten- work on issues of food insecurity healthy food available and afford- camp in 2016, when the Next Level also partners with My nis courts, fully-equipped in lower Westchester. able is in all of our best interests. Level Camp for Boys opens Remarkable Self to teach classrooms, a darkroom and The panelists include: According to Share Our at Archbishop Stepinac High leadership and life skills an auditorium. In addition Roberta Apuzzo, Executive Di- Strength: No Kid Hungry, 16 mil- School in White Plains, New that help make girls socially, to weekly core sports and rector at Community Services lion kids in America (1 in 5 chil- York. The “brother camp” of academically and emotion- academic programs, boys Associates, Mount Vernon; Tony dren) do not receive enough food Next Level Camp for Girls, ally successful, and promote may choose electives from Laud, Executive Director at West every day. Westchester County undernourished miss more days which empowered more than friendship, communication offerings such as cross fit, Help USA, Mount Vernon; Car- is no exception to this alarm- of school, underperform, and 250 girls in its inaugural year and cooperation. magic, fencing, gaga, DJ’ing, ole Troum, Executive Director of ing trend. The Feeding America are less likely to graduate high last summer, Next Level al- “At Next Level Camps, martial arts, wrestling, and Hope Community Services, New survey indicated that The Food school,” states JLB President, lows boys to attend full or it’s easy for campers to come radio broadcasting, in which Rochelle; and Kristi Jacobson, Di- Bank for Westchester provides Sheridan Denfeld. half-day sessions for one or for a week or more, leave campers will go behind the rector of A Place at the Table and emergency food for an estimated Melissa Mulrooney Deigh- more consecutive or non- for vacation, and come back scenes at WVOX to learn how Founder of Catalyst Films. 81,400 different people annually. ton, JLP President, “We want to consecutive weeks from June to camp for one or more to produce their own weekly This event is open to the “Over the years our partners help shed light on a growing prob- 27 through August 5, 2016. weeks. We customize camp- radio show. Each week also public. The Junior League is re- have shed light on the dimensions lem in America. Please join us for Both camps offer weekly ers’ schedules to meet their includes a traditional camp- questing an optional donation at of hunger in Southern Westches- this documentary and panel dis- sports, academics, arts and interests and needs, and our wide Color War, plus special the door that will be used to sup- ter. We have learned that chil- cussion to learn more about how camper-choice electives, single-gender camps allow events like Try It Tuesday, port The Leagues’ efforts in fight- dren that are malnourished or you can be a part of the solution.” with a focus on building children to develop self-con- Wild and Wacky Challenges, character and confidence. fidence, try new things and and Halloween Spooktacular. Ed Metzendorf, founder advance their skills without Tuition discounts are Summer 2016 Junior Sailing Program and director of Next Level the fear of being judged by offered with registration Camps, says that after grow- the opposite sex. Our camp for three weeks or more, or Huguenot Yacht Club ing up at summer camp and counselors are well-trained when enrolling siblings at Full day, 9am to 4pm sailing & racing instruction working in camp-related teachers, parents, and colle- Next Level Camp for Boys and for kids & teens 8-16 years old. businesses for nearly two giate and high school coaches Next Level Camp for Girls. As Lunch & pool time included. decades, he was inspired to and athletes who are excel- Next Level offers many regis- create gender-specific day lent role models, and who en- tration options, Metzendorf Week of June 28th: camps that would empower courage campers of all abili- encourages parents to visit Intro to Sailing Class or Racing Clinic children, while meeting the ties to explore their interests www.nextlevelboyscamp. (A great chance to try out the Program!) scheduling needs of today’s in a safe environment, with com for more information, or July 5 - July 22: Session I • July 25 - Aug. 12: Session II busy families. Testing the primary emphasis on sports- contact him at 914.341.1488 (Choose one or both 3-week Sessions) concept with the launch of manship and skills, playing or info@nextleveldaycamp. the girls’ camp in 2015, he with pride and playing for com. He says, “Our goal is to OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION: MARCH 6TH 1 - 4PM found that parents appreciat- fun,” says Metzendorf. ensure that each camper has Early birds save 10% on tuition when you register at the Open House. Family & Friends save 10% on ed the very flexible schedul- Next Level Camp for an unforgettable summer tuition when you register sibling(s), refer a friend or belong to a reciprocal yacht club. ing options for a skill-based Boys will use Stepinac’s su- camp experience. At Next Full program details, prices & photos: www.juniorsailingclubhouse.com camp program that blends perior, air conditioned facili- Level Camps, children learn, team and individual sports, ties, including state-of-the- commit, and achieve.” The HYC is located @ Harbor Lane West, New Rochelle • 914-636-6300 • [email protected] www.shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • March 2-16, 2016 • 15 PMHS Senior Rhea Dedhia Leading Computer Coding Program for Girls

Former Vice President every day of the goals for the younger of IBM, Lucy Chan, spoke to a program, and generation, career op- group of 28 middle and high each and every portunities, and why it school girls on Friday, Febru- girl has been is important for young ary 19 at the New Rochelle enthusiastical- girls to learn how to Public Library. The girls are ly working on code. She shared per- participating in a computer exercises along sonal stories with them, program run by PMHS senior with her and and spoke to them about Rhea Dedhia. learning how how in the future almost Chan was invited to to code. As an every field will involve speak as part of an NCWIT As- end project, the computer science, and pireIT K­12 Outreach Program girls will code knowledge of coding will that Rhea Dedhia is running. and host their be very helpful and even The course is designed to in- own websites essential. The girls asked troduce girls to coding and that encourage her questions, including to encourage them to pursue the develop- how she dealt with prej- computer science studies, and Lucy Chan (left) with Rhea Dedhia ment of posi- udice as a woman in a is part of Rhea’s project to re- tive self-image amongst girls. field dominated by men. ceive a Girl Scout Gold Award. by Google, Intel, Northrop Rhea has a passion for Rhea is very grate- This opportunity to lead an Grumman, and Sphero. computer science and robot- ful to NCWIT AspireIT AspireIT K-12 Outreach pro- During this program, ics, and is interested in helping for giving her this op- gram is available to NCWIT titled ‘Selfie Image’, Rhea, as girls close the gender gap in the portunity to share her Aspirations in Computing program leader, is teaching field of computer science. She passion for computer Winners and Runners-up. the girls how to code a web- is very thankful to Lucy Chan science with younger Rhea and participants in classroom at NRPL Rhea has won three NCWIT site using HTML, CSS and for her time, and her warmth girls. NCWIT AspireIT is a Aspirations in Computing Bootstrap. The girls partici- and enthusiasm in sharing her component of NCWIT As- nationwide to occur in NC- especially to Barbara Davis awards, including National pating in Rhea’s program are knowledge with the partici- pirations in Computing, a WIT AspireIT Round 4. She is and her fantastic team at the Runner Up for 2016. She re- from Pelham, New Rochelle pants of her AspireIT program. sweeping national talent de- also thankful to Patrice Fitz- New Rochelle Public Library ceived a grant for $3,000 from and other neighboring towns. Chan spoke to the girls velopment initiative for young patrick for all her assistance for providing the space and NCWIT to run the program. She has created PowerPoint about her 35+ years in the women in computing. Rhea’s with her project, her program other assistance to run the NCWIT AspireIT is sponsored presentations and audios for technology field, the global program is one of 28 programs partner Carolina Mena, and program. PMHS Students Participate in Junior Science and Humanities Symposium On Saturday, February 6, dents’ work is the culmination of a students from Pelham Memo- three-year Science Research in the rial High School Science Research High School program that unites Program participated in the 15th students, teachers, and mentors annual Westchester-Rockland in a dynamic research program. Junior Science and Humanities The following Pelham stu- Symposium, (WR-JSHS) held at dents have won and will be com- John Jay High School in Cross peting at the State level this month: River, New York. Senior Speakers - Power- Over 300 students and Point Presentations: Alice Xue teachers participated this year. - Senior; 1st place - Medicine Some categories for the competi- and Health . “New Insight into tion included behavior, genetics, the Mechanisms of Tumor Cell physical science, biology, medi- Streaming: Targeting the HGF/c- cine, engineering, environmental MET Signaling Pathway to Com- and biochemistry. The sympo- bat Tumor Metastasis”; Nidhi sium is not just a competition, but Perianayagam - Senior; 3rd place a sharing of information, a show- - Medicine and Health. “The Ef- case of ideas and research from fects of p27 on Human-cell Prolif- which all participants learn and eration”; Po Dieng & Jake Soifer benefit. - Seniors (team); 4th place - Envi- Speakers and Competi- ronmental Science. “Determining tive Poster Presenters must have the Environmental Impact of Turf- original data to present. The grass in a Suburban Town”; and winners move on to the state level Juniors and Seniors - Poster Board competing at UAlbany with an op- Presentations: Ehsan Ahmed - Ju- portunity to compete at Nationals nior , 3rd place - Cellular and Mo- hosted by the U.S. Departments lecular Biology. of Army, Navy and Air Force. Stu- 16 • March 2-16, 2016 • The Pelham Post www.thepelhampost.com

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This is important against identity theft by follow- think it can’t happen to us. in your wallet, including your identification number (PIN) or • Check your credit re- because thieves may apply ing these tips. Well, guess what, it can. Iden- driver’s license, other identi- Social Security number (SSN) ports on a regular basis. over the Internet for credit in Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., tity theft is a growing problem; fication cards, and credit and to any card that you carry with • Put passwords on your your name. This alert will tell is a founding however, there are things each debit cards. This will permit you, or on any receipt or paper accounts, but do not use some- any company that is checking partner of Lit- of us can do to minimize the you to know what you had in that you are going to throw thing easily available, such as your credit in order to issue tman Krooks possibility of identity theft or your wallet, including account away. your mother’s maiden name new credit in your name that LLP and has effectively deal with it if it hap- numbers, so you know what • Shred any document or your date of birth. Change your information was stolen. been honored pens. Some of these tips come account holders need to be no- that contains a PIN, SSN, or your passwords regularly. They will have to contact you as one of the from the National Consumer tified in case your wallet is lost account number before you If your wallet or credit by telephone to authorize new “Best Law- Law Center. We first wrote or stolen. 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If you tity theft: more comfortable receiving in a place where you can find new accounts in your name Association. He has been select- have a post office box, use that • Sign your credit cards their statements via email as it, or subscribe to a registry. have been opened fraudulent- ed as a “New York Super Law- instead. Never have your So- immediately. Better yet, only opposed to regular snail mail. You should also immediately ly. You can receive a free copy yer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may cial Security number printed use credit cards with the new Email, of course, poses its own file a police report where your of your credit report once ev- be reached at (914-684-2100) or on your checks. If your Social chip technology. 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Refacing Legitimate! sea bass, shrimp, scallops, pm to 4 pm. The Brunch menu BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R. doors didn’t look real and replacing them, are the three than 10% of the cabinets in salmon and vegetables in a is all you can eat dine in only would peel off in a few years. “C”s: convenience, conserva- the kitchen it makes more curry sauce; Wok Grilled Garlic and includes many selections It took over twenty five- While this may have been tion and cost. With our hectic sense to think about replac- Chicken or Shrimp with basil, from soup and fresh salad to years, but refacing is finally true 20 years ago the mate- schedules, most of us don’t ing all of them. baby bok choy and pineapple; main courses and signature being accepted by the kitchen rials and adhesives used for want to have our lifestyles dis- If you are considering a fine version of General Tso’s rolls. Cost is: $19.95 per person; and bath industry as a legiti- refacing have improved dra- rupted any longer than neces- renovating your kitchen, Chicken, crispy chicken, hot $10.95 for children up to 10. mate remodeling solution for matically. Most contractors sary. It’s hard enough getting bath or wall unit, it certainly peppers and honey sauce; ex- Ku Asian Bistro is located the consumer. In a recent is- who offer this service now everything done that we’re would be worthwhile to in- traordinary Ku Asian Duck, at 480 New Rochelle Road, sue of Professional Remodeler replace the door and drawer supposed to each day without vestigate all the possibilities. sautéed duck with bean sprouts Bronxville (Chester Heights), magazine, for the first time in fronts and cover the cabinet having construction going on Especially now that the taboo and mushrooms served with just off the Cross County Ex- history, refacing is not only with the same material the for several weeks. Refacing associated with refacing has pancake; and Roasted Chilean pressway. The restaurant is mentioned, but included as new fronts are made of. To- takes much less time than re- been lifted, it’s a good idea Sea Bass, with grilled aspara- open 7 days a week for lunch, the fourth item in their list day, a custom refacing job, if placing a kitchen and is much to visit showrooms that offer gus, soba noodles and chunky dinner and Sunday brunch from of “Kitchen and Bath Design done properly, looks just like less stressful than a total ren- both new cabinets and refac- miso sauce. 11:30 am to 3pm and 4:30 pm to Trends”. a new kitchen and lasts just ovation. ing. And, with the wide range From the Chinese kitch- 10 pm. Closed between lunch So what made the pow- as long. And in most cases it’s of replacement fronts avail- en you must try the Shrimp and dinner from 3 pm to 4 pm. ers that be finally recognize The selection of replace- usually much more economi- able you may be pleasantly with Long Bean; Moo Shu with Sundays from 1 pm to 10 pm. this creative remodeling ment fronts has expanded ex- cal and environmentally surprised. chicken, beef or seafood served Bar/lounge with TV. Main cours- technique? Apparently, so ponentially over the past few friendly than installing a new Paul Bookbinder, M.I.D., with pancakes for wrapping; or es at dinner: $8 to $25. Lunch many people are choosing to years. You can now get real kitchen. I say “usually much C.R., is Wok Glazed Ginger Shrimp or specials from: $6.95. Happy reface, rather than replace wood, and select from maple, more economical” because president of Scallops. Southeast Asian spe- Hours Monday thru Friday, 4:30 their cabinets, they didn’t cherry, alder, birch, pine and there are factors that can in- DreamWork cialties include: popular Pad to 7 pm. Sunday Brunch: 1 to 4 have much choice. Especially exotic woods. If you want to crease the costs of refacing. Kitchens, Inc. Thai Noodles; Singapore Rice pm. Take-out and local delivery. since the results are not only go with laminate fronts there When you select thermofoil located in Vermicelli with chicken, beef, Catering available. Major credit beautiful, but with additional are close to a hundred col- replacement fronts the cost Mamaroneck, shrimp or pork; and Thai Curry cards. Private party room. Ca- accessories, rival the func- ors to chose from, and now is about 50% less than buy- New York. Sauce with your choice of beef, sual dress. Ample free parking. tionality of an all new kitchen the laminates can be hand- ing and installing new, all- A Master of chicken, vegetable, shrimp or Reservations suggested for larg- and, at the same time, saving crafted with a glazed finish or wood cabinets. However, if Design (Pratt scallops. A special diet kitch- er groups. Phone: 914-668-8877. the consumer money! The Italian high gloss lacquer, just you choose special shapes Institute), and E.P.A. Certified en selection is also available. www.kuasianb.com process couldn’t just be ig- like real wood. Add to this all or wood fronts the savings Remodeler, he serves on the There is a full roster of Japa- (Morris Gut is a restaurant nored any more. No matter the modern internal conve- begins to diminish. Another Advisory Panel of Remodeling nese sushi, raw or hand rolls, marketing consultant and for- how much they tried. niences that you find in new factor that can add to the ex- Magazine. A member of the Na- signature rolls and sushi bar mer restaurant trade magazine Granted, in the past, kitchen cabinets and refacing pense of refacing is changing tional Kitchen & Bath Assoc., and Japanese kitchen entrees. editor. He has been tracking and refacing, (or resurfacing as becomes a viable alternative. the layout of your kitchen. he is also a contributor to Do It Happy Hours are Monday writing about the food and din- it is also called), used to con- Over the past twenty five- You realize the greatest sav- Yourself magazine. He can be thru Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm ing scene in greater Westchester jure up a less-than-beautiful years, I’ve found that the three ing when no alterations are reached for questions at 914- featuring specially priced cock- for 30 years. He may be reached kitchen, where the mate- most popular reasons for made to the floor plan. If you 777-0437 or www.dreamwork- tails and at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: gutre- rial covering the cabinets and refacing cabinets, rather than intend on changing more kitchens.com. Sunday Brunch is served 1 [email protected]) 18 • March 2-16, 2016 • The Pelham Post www.newrochellereview.com

lar and unusually named potato dish, Boxty. A little hint for those making them at home...Boxty is always better the next day, heated up with a little butter in the pan. Yum! And as if anyone needed reminding...St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Alice has lucious irish scones (her mom’s recipe ... plain or with raisins), the absolute best irish soda bread, and last but not least Cornbeef & Cabbage every evening. Visit their other location at 651 McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Boxty Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt Valentino and Alice’s 2 1/2 cups whole milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten with a fork Boxty 2 1/2 cups Russet potatoes, peeled and grated (about 3 large) ‒ The Chipper Truck Cafe ‒ 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking. 232 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803 Directions: (914) 278-9933 In a large bowl, whisk together flour & salt. Whisk in milk and eggs until fully incorporated and batter is smooth. Stir in potatoes. Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a 10-in skillet or frying pan and heat over BY MARY DEYOUNG medium heat. Make sure nato to burn butter. Once butter is melted add 1 cup batter, spead evenly over pan. Reduce heat to medium low and On a recent stop at The Chipper Truck Cafe, cook slowly. Turn with saptula and cook for the other side. Repeat until Alice was delighted to share recipe for a very popu- batter is used. Westchester Nurses Volunteer in Guatemala SUBMITTED BY MELISSA MINUTAGLIO, RN eas hours outside This February two West- of Guatemala City. chester nurses, both employ- Clinics provide ees of The Elizabeth Seton services from pre- Pediatric Center, left the com- natal, pediatric forts of home in order to volun- and adult care as teer their time in Guatemala’s well as pharma- most needy areas serving in ceutical and labo- multiple rural clinics. The ratory services Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Cen- to areas most in ter (ESPC) is a not-for-profit, need. The nurses pediatric specialty nursing both taught and facility, serving the most medi- learned with the cally complex children in New local medical York State. The Pediatric Cen- teams, and came ter, which is a 137-bed and ex- away with a great- panding complex, located in er understand- Yonkers is sponsored by the ing of medicine Sisters of Charity of New York. across borders. ESPC provides comprehensive The nurses health care, rehabilitation and spent the week special education services to working, learn- all of their pediatric residents. ing and reflecting The travelling volunteer nurs- but also had time es are no strangers to hard to explore a few work and providing nursing local sites includ- care in a challenging environ- ing local markets, ment, however volunteering as Sister Cecilia Harriendorf & Melissa Minutaglio, RN with local children outside the parish of Lake Atitlan, and nurses in Guatemala proved to Santa Maria del Camino in Pachaom, Solola, Guatemala. View a complete slideshow on www. the Barbara Ford be challenging in ways nursing thepelhampost.com Center for Peace. in NY and those in Guatemala. resources while working in The Barbara Ford work in NY will never be. Market day in Nauaula, Guatemala The Pediatric Center was Organizers of this trip hope it Guatemala. Center for Peace was an excit- proud to have two of its own will be the first of many, with The Sisters of Charity ing stop on the itinerary, and registered nurses, including more ESPC nurses collabo- have been a presence in Gua- another sponsored ministry their regular nursing routine To learn more about the a village of Pelham resident, rating with workers and ser- temala for over 40 years now, of the Sisters of Charity. Work with a deepened knowledge of Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Cen- travel from Westchester to vices abroad under the shared and established themselves in there is being focused on the shared humanity across bor- ter please visit www.seton- Guatemala to bring their own mission of serving those in the area in order to respond creation of job opportunities, ders and a strong appreciation pediatric.org or find them on brand of nursing excellence to need. The two nurses, Melissa to the struggles and needs of human rights, and compre- for all that we have here in NY. Facebook at facebook.com/ another sponsored ministry of Minutaglio & Danielle Veli, the native people. They have hensive health programs for They are focused on inspiring setonpediatric. To explore the the Sisters of Charity of New are proud to be the first team fostered ties sponsoring and people living in poverty with others to learn more about works and sponsored minis- York. Their volunteer work to leave the comforts of West- creating local schools and a focus on ensuring local sus- nursing volunteer opportu- tries of the Sisters of Charity was both personally and pro- chester and volunteer their clinics to serve the people of tainability. nities abroad and stepping of NY please visit http://www. fessionally rewarding and an nursing services abroad. They Guatemala. The ESPC nurses After a whirlwind tour outside one’s comfort zone to scny.org/ministries/. Anyone initial step in the direction of were challenged to be creative, who travelled to Guatemala of working in Guatemala the push oneself to learn and grow seeking further information creating lasting ties between flexible and get back to nurs- brought their nursing services nurses have returned to the both personally and profes- may contact the author at mmi- the sponsored ministries here ing basics all with very limited to four clinics in the rural ar- Westchester site of ESPC and sionally. 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This “True” Cape Cod home has been beautifully expanded and renovated. Hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, re- placement windows, and a lovely new kitchen! On the first floor, the living room is the centerpiece, with a wood burn- ing FPLC, there is also a spacious Sun Room with wide plank reclaimed antique wood floor, Den with cast iron stove, Very Large Eat-In Kitchen and a formal Dining Room. There is a large fenced yard, a great storage shed, and a one car garage attached by a most conve- nient breezeway. Located at the foothills of Prospect Hill School and playground. $719,000

Classic Brick Colonial on The Espla- nade. Easy walk to all Schools, Train and both Villages. 4 Bedrooms (Master w/Bath), 3 Full Baths, Large Rooms & Central AC! The 1st floor Maids Room/ Office has a Full Bath, located just off the Eat-In-Kitchen. Same owner for 65 years, perfectly maintained, in need of modernization. Don’t miss the Original Details, Hardwood Floors throughout and a Traditional Floor Plan. This beauti- ful Pelham Manor home is very solid and awaits your 21st Century improvements. $995,000

Elegant Federal Colonial in The Manor. Center Hall floor plan w/oversized LR, DR & 2 FM. The EIK with a granite is- land and abundant cherry cabinets is a cook’s delight. MBR Suite includes of- fice/study with built-ins, BR with steam shower, spa tub & double sinks, walk-in closet and French doors to BR deck for AM or PM yoga. 2 more double BRs w/ large closets and connecting BA on 2nd floor. 3rd floor has 2 BR, BA & Storage. 5 heating/cooling zones and hardwood floors throughout. Large BSMT, 2-Car Garage, walkout to patio & in-ground gunite swimming pool. Easy walk to schools, train and shops. $1,425,000 914.738.1133 www.pelhamNY.com