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NYSEG pruning problem By DON HEPPNER In anticipation of fall and winter storms, N ew York State Electric and Gas began pruning trees in Pound Ridge last week to keep utility lines clear. However, 30 residents whose properties were scheduled for tree work in this first pass of the season refused to give NYSEG permission to cut branches away from power lines. Their refusal is a concern for town supervisor Dick Lyman. “It is pretty well documented that given the appropriate clearance, we have fewer outages,” Mr. Lyman said on Thursday. Residents who refused the pruning seemed mainly to be concerned that the work could damage their trees’ health and appearance. Those concerns evidently outweighed the potentially higher likelihood of suffering power outages caused by falling limbs in major storms. Pound Ridge town officials, including Mr. Lyman, said they believe that the workers who do pruning for the utility companies now take greater care not to harm the trees than they once did. “In the past, they would butcher the trees,” he said. “Now they work to protect the entire look of the tree, but still do their job to allow for clearance.” “They are far better at pruning the trees now,” said Deputy Town Supervisor Jon Powers. NYSEG needs permission from private property owners to on prune continued pagetrees 19 continued on page 7

Inside Inside FALL FASHION A SPECIAL SECTION OF THE RECORD-REVIEW • SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Style Watch:

THIS FALL, PLAID IS RAD!

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f “plaid” makes you think of school uniforms and lumberjacks, take another look this fall. From the couture runways to the shopping mall, plaids in patterns from tiny to tremendous are showing up on everything from bags, scarves and footwear to sportswear, wear-to-work dresses and beaded evening gowns. BY This is the season to invest JACKIE in a snuggly wrap in a thick, blanket fabric, often in brushed LUPO wool with plaids from subtle to bright. Max Mara’s wonderful bathrobe coat comes in muted tones of cream, beige and taupe with a cozy shawl collar. St. Laurent’s menswear-style topcoat is double-breasted, precisely tailored and presented in a classic grey-on-grey Prince of Wales plaid. Joie updates the fur-trimmed parka in fuzzy black and white oversized lumberjack check for casual wear; Akris uses satin jacquard appliquéed in a plaid pattern in vivid fall paintbox colors on a sheer, open coat. Michael Kors’s collection showed a masculine gun-check trench coat worn with pajama pants in silk tie fabric. Plaid skirts look newest in longer lengths to show off the pattern, such as Carmen Marc Valvo’s diagonal plaid silk ball skirt. Midcalf skirts return in plaids, such as Kate Spade’s red woodland tartan swingy skirt, and Ralph Lauren’s long plaid wool skirt worn with an English country-style wool jacket. Shorter Aline skirts in diagonal plaid have a ’60s vibe and look great with some of the season’s new Donegal tweed flecked sweaters. Plaid miniskirts should be worn with caution, as they tend to project a “naughty schoolgirl” look for anyone over 25 (unless, of course, that’s the look you’re after). If the sweater-and-plaid skirt combination doesn’t have the edginess you’re trying for, mix it up a bit for a look that can only be described as “nerdy hipster.” Wear a diagonal plaid knee-length skirt with a plaid sweater whose design is knit in a horizontal/vertical plaid pattern. Plaid intarsia sweaters appear in many sportswear collections and are great for updating a pair of jeans. Pants designers are also showing more tartans, checks and windowpane tweeds. Plaid slacks look newest in updated cuts, such as wide-legged menswear trousers in glen plaid, or Prada’s slightly flared slim plaid slacks chopped off above the ankle. Not ready for head to toe plaid? Add just a touch at ground level, where you’ll see fabulous plaid shoes and boots. Standouts include Manolo Blahnik’s glen plaid booties, Proenza Schouler’s tartan espadrilles, Stubbs & Wootton’s plaid court slippers with snaffle bits and embroidered crests, and Kate Spade’s stiletto heel pumps in black, cream and taupe plaid on lizard-embossed patent. continued on page

elcome, fall! After summer’s lazy days of languid heat and casual clothes, we’re ready for a change. We’ve played well, but now it’s time to get serious again — or at least play at being serious, darlings. Fall brings gorgeous transformation with sharper looks, structured silhouettes and dazzling details. This season especially is all about the details. Can a hemline express your attitude? Can a cuff purr with personality? Of course they can. We’ll give you the season’s best choices, but the rest is up to you. Whether you follow these trends or defy them, wear your looks with confidence — it’s the secret to sexy.

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Feminine skirts Carwash pleats and micro minis are this season’s favorites styles. Carwash pleats modernize last year’s obsession with fringe for wearable, everyday looks. Fitted through the hips, carwash skirts appear as traditional silhouettes with box pleats until they move. Then comes the surprise. With a walk, skip or swagger, the pleated sections swing out as broad, flat panels before returning in place again. A little flip, a little leg… What could be more fun? On the other side of this season’s obsession with skirts is structured shape by way of the fitted mini. Rendered in hiphugging stretchy fabrics and hemmed to several inches above the knee, these skirts are bold. But they need not be as daring as they may appear on the hanger. To dampen the overt sexiness of a micro mini, cover bare skin with a monochrome leg. Continue the palette of a black micro mini with textured charcoal tights and chunky booties. Or pair an ultra short skirt with über-elongated boots that stretch over the knee and read like leggings.

Diverse dresses Look down! Creative hemlines bring individual style to this season’s diverse collection of dresses. Asymmetrical silhouettes and handkerchief hems capture a disco-era vibe. Feminine details such as ruffles, zippers and fringe bring a flirtatious flair. Slim cuts with flounced bottoms are a contemporary nod to the mermaid silhouette, but they are much more wearable for every day and every body. To balance the attention directed down under, designers are playing up with necklines to everyone’s advantage. Fall collections are abundant with shoulders and décolletages. Look for sensual styles such as soft, loose cowl necks, one bare shoulder paired with one slim long sleeve and deep V-necks paired with bandeau style bras.

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Be cool, baby. Designers must have been spinning the vinyl of Fleetwood Mac and Sonny and Cher, because we’re feeling the energy of that iconic era of style. Pants have gone full circle and are reaching to the signature looks of the 1970s for inspiration. High-waisted jeans, flared legs and textured fabrics are beautiful replacements for the low-waisted skinnies that have dominated collections of the past few years. High-waisted trousers look deliciously feminine when the waistline is emphasized to create a sleek hourglass shape. Push the look by tucking in your blouse, wearing a sleek turtleneck and belt or pairing the trousers with cropped sweaters or cinched jackets. Flares are feminine because they elongate the leg and add sweeping movement. Choose a sexy heel to peek out from the base of the trousers to finish the look with a sweet kiss.

Androgyny Menswear for women is a perennial favorite of fall. This year’s interpretation is showing a lot of gray textiles and boxy silhouettes. From rich charcoals to stormy heathers to subtle dove grays, the palette is mysterious and moody. It combines well with black, white, cream, navy and red for neutral looks. Or be bold and choose orange, coral or pink combinations for something continued on page

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properties because they are unsightly By ANTHONY R. MANCINI Bedford’s town board discussed and could potentially become dangerdraft legislation Sept. 17 that would ous, according to Mr. Scott. Planning department employee spur banks to maintain vacant houses Drew Gamils drafted legislation that that are undergoing foreclosure. The idea to do something about would allow the town to further deal Bedford’s vacant foreclosed houses with vacant houses. As inspiration was spearheaded by town councilman for the legislation, the town looked Don Scott. He refers to these houses into ordinances enacted in other that have fallen into disrepair as “zom- municipalities, such as the town of Brookhaven in bie” houses, due to Long Island. the fact that they The proare not technically posed legislaabandoned, but are tion would give in the process of Bedford’s buildtransitioning from ing inspector the owner to bank. ability to deterAccording to Mr. mine if a house Scott, a zombie is unoccupied. house “is an abanThe building doned home that inspector would is usually in some — Town Councilman Don Scott consider if lawstage of the foreful residential or closure process. Albusiness activity though title has not changed hands to the bank holding has ceased; the percentage of square the mortgage, the bank has started the footage on the property being used; process to take ownership or sell the if the property is devoid of personal property, but because of banking reg- property; if it lacks utility services; if ulations and N ew York’s lengthy and it is subject to foreclosure action; how expensive foreclosure process, there long it has been empty; and if it has are financial incentives for banks to code violations. Under the legislation, a building drag their feet.” Bedford has 21 houses that fit Mr. would be considered unsecured if it tools Scott’s zombie house criteria. The can be accessed without continuedusing on page 5 continued on page 14 town is looking into regulating these

A zombie house ‘is an abandonded home that is usually in some stage of the foreclosure process.’

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Heads up John Jay’s Isaiah Rust rises up for an attempted header in Indians’ victory over Brewster. See Soccer Roundup, page 17. More fall sports on page 32.

Katonah-Lewisboro approves new support staff contract By CHELSEA FINGER The Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution at its Sept. 17 meeting in support of a memorandum of agreement with the Katonah-Lewisboro Support Staff Association. The KLSSA represents employees who perform a number of different roles in the district, including clerical staff, bus drivers and mechanics, custodial/maintenance and grounds staff, teaching assistants, teacher aides and monitors. The memorandum of agreement covers a two-year period. It includes wage increases and health insurance benefit contribution increases for both new employees and new retirees, and an amended salary schedule for all new hires. In an email, Board President Marjorie Schiff said, “The Board of Education wishes to thank the KLSSA leadership and negotiation team for their commitment to this process and all members of the association for their dedication to students. The new contract contains some structural changes that

will allow the district to continue to function in a financially stable way into the future.”

“The new contract ... will allow the district to continue to function in a financially stable way into the future.” — Board president Marjorie Schiff

“Reaching this settlement,” the email continued, “will enable us to continue to provide excellent programming for our students, and is the sign of a partnership that exists in our district — a shared commitment to supporting staff and students.” Also at the meeting, Superinten-

dent Andrew Selesnick gave a presentation on a brief history of public education. Mr. Selesnick said his goal was to provide context for the board’s work and decisions that it will make during the current school year. “This and next week’s presentation will give the board a way to frame and focus conversations throughout the year,” he said. The presentation explored the contradictory forces that have been working in public education over the past 135 years and still affect our education system today. As highlighted in the presentation, some of these forces include traditionalists versus progressives, standardization versus individualization, teaching fundamentals versus developing the whole child, and the idea of high achievement versus equity. According to Mr. Selesnick, one of the biggest questions in education is whether to teach “what was” or “what will be.” He said, “We try to work against this tendency that we all have, to say, that’s the way it was when I was continued on page 11

Zoning change passes Bedford town board sion would have final say over the deBy ANTHONY R. MANCINI Bedford’s town board Sept. 17 ap- molition of the buildings adjacent to proved a zoning change that would the church. Bedford has light industrial districts allow single-, duel- and multifamily housing in the town’s light industrial off Railroad Avenue, Adams Street, Plainfield Avenue, Route 117, and zone. This change was first proposed as a a small portion within the Bedford way to establish three adjacent prop- Village Memorial Park as a holdover erties off Railroad Avenue within the from when the park was an airport. Bedford planlight industrial ning director Jeff zone as affordable Osterman said he housing. is not concerned The properthat the zoning ties, owned by the change in light Antioch Baptist industrial district Church in Bedwould lead to sigford Hills, consist nificantly more of the church’s old residential develhouse of worship opment. He said and two adjacent — Deirdre Courtney-Batson, there are very few buildings that curplanning board chairwoman vacant properties rently house tenwithin the district. ants. He said more than The most recent 20 percent of the version of the plan is to establish 11 apartments, consist- land within the light industrial zone ing of six one-bedroom apartments has residential nonconforming resiand five two-bedroom apartments for dential uses already. He said that the a total of 16 bedrooms. This plan pro- change should not lead to any masposes to raze both of the buildings ad- sive multifamily units either, because jacent to the church and replace them any building with a high number of units would need an adequate septic with modular construction. The church exterior itself would be system to accompany it. “Anything in that zone obviously preserved due to its status as a locally historic building, as identified by Bed- is being built on a septic system,” he ford’s historic building preservation said. “Because the water flow from a commission. Ultimately, the commiscontinued on page 14

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Antioch and market farmers bring extra fresh food home By ANTHONY R. MANCINI Organizers of the John Jay Farmers Market have teamed up with the Antioch Baptist Church to provide surplus produce from the market to those in need after the market wraps up on Saturday afternoons. Jennifer Gordon, the market manager for the 5-year-old farm market, said that initially it had been difficult finding a home for excess unsold produce at the market, as institutions such as the Community Center of N orthern Westchester, which operates a food pantry for the needy, are closed by the time the farm market closes. “I have been working to try to partner with someone to collect excess produce at the end of the market, and it’s very difficult to be fi ished at 1 p.m. on a Saturday since nothing is open,” she said. Organizations that could collect produce on Saturday afternoons “were going to hold it until Monday morning,

but the produce is finished by then.” Then Antioch Baptist Church of Bedford Hills entered the picture.

‘Folks who know one another and who are kind of struggling financially, they’ve been spreading the word in their networks.’ — Antioch Baptist Church Pastor Merle McJunkin

Through the help of local farmer Mimi Edelman of I & Me Farm of Bedford Hills, and Wendy WebbWeber of Sharing Works, a local

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Antioch Baptist Church member Maryann Carr and Pastor Merle McJunkin advertise the free surplus food from the John Jay Market, which is distributed at the church on Saturday afternoons.

partnership that delivers hundreds of pounds of food to the northern Westchester area, Ms. Gordon connected with an enthusiastic community partner to distribute the surplus fresh produce from the market to people who needed it. The program has been operating since mid-August. Once the farm market wraps at 1 p.m., all leftover food from the participating vendors is delivered to Antioch. Then volunteers bag and distribute the fresh food to families and individuals who stop by to pick it up. “We don’t discriminate,” said Antioch Pastor Merle McJunkin on Wednesday. “There’s no need for anybody to show any ID or prove any need. It’s really a first come first served basis.” The Rev. McJunkin said that Antioch gives away roughly 35 bagson of surplus continued page 19 market food every week. Advertising is minimal, consisting of a simcontinued on page 14

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Community Calendar Saturday, Sept. 26 TRACKING HIKE — 8:30 a.m., hike around farm looking for animal tracks; Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Somers; 864-7282. FARM MARKET — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., John Jay Homestead State Historic Site, 400 Jay St., Katonah; 232-5651. “GIFTS FROM THE GARDEN ” — 10 a.m. to noon, gather harvest, prep produce for winter storage; Pound Ridge Land Conservancy’s Armstrong Education Center, 1361 Old Post Road, Pound Ridge; prlc. net. ART SHOW — noon to 4 p.m., artwork by Hope Friedland Group; Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Somers; 864-7282. PRACTICE SAT TEST — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., presented by Kaplan Test Prep; Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; 2323508. SATURDAY SPECIALS — 1 p.m., “Fun with Legos”; Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; 764-5085. COMMUN ITY HARVEST DIN NER — 5:30 p.m., live music, food by Table, Mimi’s and Nino’s, sponsored by Bedford Hills Live; Depot Plaza parking lot, Bedford Hills; Cynthia@tablelocalmarket.com.

Sunday, Sept. 27 FARMERS MARKET — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Somers; 864-7282. FARMERS AN D BAKERS MARKET — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offerings of smoked fish and meats, vegetables, duck/chicken/goose eggs, jams, pies, scones, pasta, breads, Italian specialties, cookies, soaps and more; on front terrace of Antiques & Tools of Business & Kitchen, 65 Westchester Ave., Scotts Corners, Pound Ridge; 7640015. HALLOWEEN DECORATION S WORKSHOP — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Somers; 864-7282. ART SHOW — noon to 4 p.m., artwork by Hope Friedland Group; Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Somers; 864-7282. CHESS FEST — 1 to 2 p.m., all ages/skill levels welcome; Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; 764-5085. “LEGEN DS AN D LORE OF

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Bedford Hills man violates restraining order On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Antonio Duby Martinez, 32, of Bedford Hills, turned himself into police after violating a family court restraining order. Police say Mr. Martinez visited his ex-girlfriend at a residence near Rome Avenue in Bedford Hills around 10:41 p.m. The ex-girlfriend had a restraining order against Mr. Martinez, who found her in a car with someone else and caused a scene. The ex-girlfriend called police, and Mr. Martinez drove away in his car. He was charged with second-degree criminal contempt, a class A misdemeanor. He was arraigned in Bedford court and released without bail.

Bedford Hills teen arrested after dispute PHOTO COURTESY LEWISBORO LAND TRUST

Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk will present “Legends and Lore of the Little People” on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Trailside Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. At this annual kids’ event, Mr. Kruk will tell tales of leprechaun lairs, faerie eyries and a toll bridge.

THE LITTLE PEOPLE” — 2 p.m., with storyteller Jonathan Kruk, co-sponsors Friends of Trailside Museum, Lewisboro Land Trust; 864-7317. KATON AH POETRY SERIES — 4 p.m., featuring poets Jessica Greenbaum and Daniel Brown; Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; 232-3508.

Monday, Sept. 28 VOLUN TEER OPPORTUN ITY — 9 to 11 a.m. 9 to 11 a.m.; Leon Levy Native Garden, Bylane Farm, Katonah; sponsored by Bedford Audubon; 232-1999. PARENTS’ TIME — 10:15 a.m., informal, drop-in support group for parents with babies/young children; Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; 764-5085. CHAIR YOGA — 10:30 a.m., cosponsored by N eighbor to N eighbor; Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge; 764-5085. “BUILD WITH LEGOS” — 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., kids in kindergarten to grade 4 build with everyone’s favorite blocks; registration re-

quired; Bedford Free Library, 32 Village Green, Bedford; 234-3570.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 “LAPTIME FOR PIPSQUEAKS” — 10:30 a.m., story time for babies 6 to 18 months and parent/caregiver; Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; 666-6472. BREATH, MOVEMEN T AN D MEDITATION — noon to 1 p.m., presented by KVIS “Katonah Inspired”; Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah; 2323508. “STORIES, SON GS AN D SURPRISES” — 2 p.m., story time for children 2 to 5 years old; Bedford Free Library, 32 Village Green, Bedford; 234-3570. “CRAFTS WITH CHRISTA” — 3:30 p.m., for children from kindergarten-fifth grade, learn about Matisse and technique of art overlay; Bedford Free Library, 32 Village Green, Bedford; 2343570. “READ MORE THREES & FOURS” — 4:30 p.m., story time for 3- and 4-year-olds; Bedford Hills Free Library, 26 Main St., Bedford Hills; 666-6472.

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On Tuesday, Sept. 15, after 5:41 p.m., a 17-year-old Bedford Hills resident was arrested after he got into an argument with is mother at a residence off Babbitt Road and began breaking dishes. When his mother attempted to call police, he grabbed the phone from her. He was charged with two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief for damaging property and preventing an emergency call, a class A misdemeanor, and seconddegree criminal contempt for violating a court order, also a class A misdemeanor. He was arraigned in Bedford court and released to the custody of his mother with restrictions.

Connecticut woman returned to face charges On Wednesday, Sept. 16, Tabatha M. Garofalo, 31, of Ansonia, Connecticut, was arrested for a series of larcenies that occurred on Katonah Avenue in March 2014. Ms. Garofalo was returned to Westchester from Connecticut by authorities to face charges from different jurisdictions. Police say Ms. Garofalo, who has had a history of serving time in jail, would enter stores, steal purses and use the credit cards within them as quickly as possible. She was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny for stealing a credit card, which is a class E felony.

Domestic dispute leads to criminal summons On Saturday, Sept. 19, Vito Pacio-

lla, 56, of Bedford Hills, received a criminal summons after police say he was engaged in a domestic dispute with a woman in a residence near N ottingham Road in Bedford Hills. Police say the two began yelling at each other and calling one another names, which was verified by witnesses. Police say Mr. Paciolla threw a metal object at the woman and struck her on the right side of her face. She did not seek medical attention. Mr. Paciolla was charged with second-degree harassment, a violation. He is due in court Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.

Man charged with assault incident with girlfriend On Sunday, Sept. 20 after 3:39 a.m., Rene O. Giron-Giron, 26, of Bedford Hills was arrested for assault after police say he attacked his girlfriend and her 5-year-old son at a residence off Bedford Road in Bedford Hills. Police say Mr. GironGiron and his girlfriend began arguing, and then he attacked her with a vase, causing her to bleed from her hand. Police say Mr. Giron-Giron ripped a phone away from his girlfriend after she tried to call for help. Police say the girlfriend tried to fend off Mr. Giron-Giron by kicking and shoving him and that he tried to grab her. Police say she told her son to run out of the house, but Mr. Giron-Giron grabbed him, causing scratches to his neck and face. A neighbor heard the incident and called the police. Mr. Giron-Giron was found in a vehicle behind the residence and arrested. He was charged with second-degree assault, a class D felony, third-degree assault, a class A misdemeanor, endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor, and fourth-degree criminal mischief for preventing an emergency call. He was arraigned in Bedford court and friends posted his bail set at $2,000. He is due in court Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.

Bedford Monday, Sept. 14 12:52 p.m. — Report of a burglary off of Harris Road in Katonah. It is under investigation. 1:02 p.m. — A resident of Schildbach Road in Bedford said someone stole her two rabbits sometime

between Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Thursday, Aug. 27. She valued them at $100 each. 4:47 p.m. — Report of suspicious man standing near the railroad tracks off of Katonah Avenue. The man, 62, from Palm Harbor, Florida, told police that he was a fan of trains and wanted to take a picture of the tracks. Police told him his activity was suspicious and told him to move along. 6:37 p.m. — Report of a suspicious man behind Oliver’s off of Bedford Road in Katonah. Officers spoke to the man, who said he is between housing, if he needed any medical attention or assistance. He said he was fine; police asked him to move along. 6:41 p.m. — Bedford Hills Fire Department put out a car fire at Acura of Bedford Hills off Bedford Road. An employee said when they were attempting to move the car, they saw flames coming out. 9:22 p.m. — A witness said a large pickup truck struck the rear of an unoccupied vehicle on the east side of North Street in Katonah and fled the scene. 9:23 p.m. — Report of a vehicle driving erratically on Pound Ridge Road in Bedford heading toward Pound Ridge. An officer found the vehicle and the vehicle was registered to a Pound Ridge resident. Pound Ridge Police were also involved and the driver was identified. He said he was tired and was not found to be driving drunk. Tuesday, Sept. 15 12:30 p.m. — The driver of a red Ford Mustang struck a vehicle waiting to make a left turn off Bedford Road in Bedford Hills near Green Lane and fled the scene. The Mustang was found and the operator was given a ticket for leaving the scene of a property damage accident. 10:36 p.m. — Report of loud music being played near the Bedford Playhouse off of Old Post Road. An officer found the source of the music at a residence and told the occupants to stop playing it. Wednesday, Sept. 16 8:38 a.m. — Report of two large dogs loose in the neighborhood continued on page 3

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Saw Mill construction slated to start in October The N ew York State Department of Transportation is about to begin a three-year construction project on the Saw Mill River Parkway over Kisco Avenue in the Village of Mount Kisco and the Town of Bedford, the state agency announced. The project will comprise a full bridge replacement, including demolition of the existing structure, with complete reconstruction of the new bridge and approach work to tie into the new structures.

Construction is expected to start in October and conclude in July 2017. According to the DOT, staged construction at the site will result in minimal off-peak lane closures and impacts to trafﬁc. Once completed, the project is expected to provide signiﬁcant improvements to the roadway, speed change lanes, drainage and guide rail, according to the agency. Preliminary activities at the work site, some of which are already underway, include tree clearing and noise

wall installation between the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway lanes and Pine Crest Manor, a residential area in Mount Kisco. “Since my election to the State Assembly, I have worked to secure funding for critical infrastructure projects in the 93rd Assembly District,” said Assemblyman David Buchwald in a statement. “Procuring state funds for a new Saw Mill River Parkway bridge over Kisco Avenue was one of my ﬁrst major accomplishments in the State Assembly.

Although there are many more roads and bridges that need attention in the district, the community will soon start to see progress on one of Westchester’s major thoroughfares,” he said. The agency was scheduled to hold a public information meeting on the planned construction, with participation by project engineers, Thursday, Sept. 24. For information on the project, visit dot.ny.gov/projects .

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around Brook Farm Road in Bedford. It is being investigated by Bedford’s dog control ofﬁcer.

8:02 a.m. — An employee of Kohl’s in Bedford Hills reported someone outside the store sleeping. Ofﬁcers found the individual, a 24-year-old man, who said he was not in need of assistance. He was sent on his way.

2:38 p.m. — A vehicle rear-ended another car on South Bedford Road in Bedford, 100 feet east of West Patent Road, after the struck car stopped for another vehicle. One person was transported to N orthern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco for sustaining cuts on their hands. Another two people were taken to the same hospital for precautionary measures. 4:16 p.m. — A car rear-ended another vehicle on South Bedford Road in Bedford near Linden Lane, causing it to strike another vehicle. One driver complained of neck and back pain and was taken to a hospital. 5:13 p.m. — Report of a vehicle driving erratically on Fox Lane in Bedford. The driver was a Fox Lane resident who apparently made it home by the time an officer arrived. 5:35 p.m. — An officer told people who parked their cars on the side of Beaver Dam Road in Katonah and were filming for an auction house, that they needed a permit. They gathered their equipment and left. 6:47 p.m. — Report of a BMX bicycle valued at $50 stolen from the McDonald’s off of Bedford Road in Bedford Hills after its owner left it outside the restaurant. Thursday, Sept. 17 11:21 a.m. — Report of fraud made to the Bedford police station. It is under investigation. Friday, Sept. 18 1:10 a.m. — Report of someone yelling loudly at the apartments off of Haines Road in Bedford Hills. They were not found. 3:36 a.m. — An officer found three young men walking on Babbitt Road near Griffin Avenue in Bedford Hills. As the officer approached, they ran off. Another officer aided in finding the individuals. They were determined to be runaways from Lincoln Hall Boys’ Haven in Lincolndale, and were detained and

9:51 a.m. — Report of a barking dog at the Bedford Hills Memorial Park off of Haines Road. N othing was found. 11:23 a.m. — Report of someone yelling in the area of Succabone Road. An officer found the found the source of the yelling and spoke to a neighbor, who said he and another person were having a loud conversation on a deck. 12:36 p.m. — A driver traveling across The Parkway in Katonah failed to yield the right of way to a vehicle traveling north on Bedford Road. The vehicle along Bedford Road struck the car driving across The Parkway, causing it to strike a parked car. No injuries were reported. 1:37 p.m. — Report of a suspicious black unoccupied sedan on Valerio Court in Bedford Hills. It was not found. 1:51 p.m. —Report of household garbage being dumped on Green Lane in Bedford Hills. Bedford’s highway department was notified. 4:37 p.m. — Report of a silver N issan driving erratically on South Bedford Road near Interstate 684. It was not found. 5:40 p.m. — A vehicle rear-ended another car on Bedford Road in Bedford Hills near its intersection with the Saw Mill River Parkway. 5:59 p.m. — Report of a large tree branch on the sidewalk of Cherry Street. Bedford’s highway department was notified. 10:26 p.m. — Report of a disturbance near the McDonald’s in Bedford Hills. Nothing was found. Saturday, Sept. 19 6:02 p.m. — Two residents of a house on Hopp Ground Lane

in Bedford had an argument that turned into a pushing match. N either party wanted to press charges. A state domestic incident report was ﬁled. 6:09 p.m. — Report of a gas leak around Katonah Avenue. It turned out to be the a septic smell from behind a building. The property’s owner was contacted. 9:23 p.m. — Report of a loud band playing at a residence on West Patent Road in Bedford Hills. A wedding was occurring at the property and the occupants were asked to lower they music and they complied. Sunday, Sept. 20 7:31 a.m. — Report of a sleeping person in the pedestrian train overpass at the Bedford Hills train station at Depot Plaza. 11:13 a.m. — Report of a suspicious gold Volvo possibly driving erratically on Cherry Street near Quicks Lane. It was not found. 1:56 p.m. — Report of a suspicious vehicle parked on Holly Branch Road in Katonah. It was an elderly couple who parked their car and were out for a walk. 4:47 p.m. — Someone reported their Michael Kors wallet stolen from their vehicle parked on Oak Road in Katonah between Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20. 5:56 p.m. — Report of an elderly woman missing from a residence off Babbitt Road in Bedford Hills. She ended up going for a walk and returned to the residence. 6:49 p.m. — Report of an emotionally disturbed 17-year-old resident of Millertown Road in Bedford having issues. The parents wanted police to talk to the boy, but he was not present when police arrived. 8:30 p.m. — A homeowner was moving a vehicle in their driveway on Sunset Drive in Bedford Hills and it rolled into another vehicle. No injuries were reported. 9:09 p.m. — Report of a purse containing $300 stolen from a car

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Friday, Sept. 18 5:20 p.m. — A Trinity Pass Road resident reported a speeding motorcycle on Trinity Pass. An officer patrolled the area, but vehicle had gone. Saturday, Sept. 19 12:01 a.m. — An Upper Shad Road resident reported a car hitting a stone wall. An officer was dispatched to the scene where he found loose stones and parts of an automobile. The resident stated that the incident should be documented. 1:10 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported on Hack Green Road drinking a beer. An officer went to the location but found no one. 6:05 p.m.— A person called police headquarters to report that she was locked out of her car. The officer gained access to the car, opened the hood and reconnected a loose battery cable that had not allowed entry into the car. 9:05 p.m. — A Sarles Road resident reported construction noise

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Friday, September 25, 2015

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Bedford’s ‘state of the town’ is sunny Talk of the Town

By MICHAEL MILLIUS

eople of Bedford, greetings from Maine — where many conversations and bits of business are conducted leaning over the back of pickup trucks — and it’s a beautiful thing. And speaking of talking of business, kudos are tendered to Bedford Hills Live member, Lisa Vickers, for presenting a beautification plan for the hamlet of Bedford Hills at a Town Board Meeting earlier this month. As Ms. Vickers sagely opined, “At not much cost, we could have a big impact.” Specifically, she cited the need for spiffing up the hamlet’s flower beds, sidewalks, signage, trash receptacles and lighting. Town Board member Don Scott gave voice to his support saying, “If Bedford Hills was your backyard, you wouldn’t want it treated that way. So we’re impressed by the energy Bedford Hill Live is bringing and creating a level of awareness.”

ndefatigable Breast Cancer Alliance Executive Director, Yonni Wattenmaker, is once again, to the benefit of all, spearheading the annual Go For Pink shopping fundraiser in the battle against cancer. “The Greenwich community has been tremendously supportive of Go For Pink’s mission to raise critical funds to support BCA’s goal of eradicating breast cancer.” The BCA is partnering with more than 50 Greenwich, Connecticut, merchants to present Go For Pink, a special day of shopping, lunch and events dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Starting at 9 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, in Greenwich, Connecticut, Go For Pink brings the community together to raise awareness and critical funding for breast cancer research, education, early detection, and support for patients and survivors. Most participating merchants will be donating 10 percent of their day’s sales to BCA. Click on bcagoforpink.org for more information on this event and participating merchants. In addition, mammograms will also be available by appointment throughout the day at Stamford Hospital’s Mobile Wellness Center located at Greenwich Town Hall.” To schedule an appointment online, visit the Go For Pink site.

have just received an alert from Charles Flowers, who we all know, love, and greatly appreciate in his role as the softball commissioner of the Annual No-Star Softball Tournament, played by the loyal patrons and staff of such august fine dining establishments as Peppino’s in Katonah, the Blazer Pub in Purdys, the One Twenty One Restaurant in North Salem and last year’s winner, Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish in North Salem. It seems that Rob McKelvey, owner of the One Twenty One Restaurant, has come up against the bane of many successful restaurants, that being staffing problems. Therefore, we’re issuing an open call to any of the many satisfied customers who patronize this popular restaurant to step up to the plate (literally), and round out its team so they’ll have a fair chance to prevail at this tournament and wrest the coveted winner’s trophy from where it now resides, in splendor at the Purdy’s Farmer & the Fish. To Commissioner Flowers and Rob McKelvey, may I say we have heard your voices of concern and have sounded the alarm. May the fit and not so fit now come forward. Contact Rob McKelvey, or any member of his friendly staff at 669-0121 or, better still, stop by the Restaurant 121 and feel the magic at 2 Dingle Ridge Road, North Salem. However, time is of the essence: The 7th annual No-Star Softball Tournament will take place this Sunday, Sept., 27, at 1:30 p.m., at the upper softball fields in Fox Valley Park in Goldens Bridge (north on Route 22 to Goldens Bridge, right on Route 138 for 1.9 miles, and then right on Indian Hill Road to the park and ball fields).

nd speaking of magic, I keep finding more of it in mid-coast Maine on a daily basis. One really special instance in the local hamlet of Harpswell is the Veggie Corner, about two miles down the road and a few coves up the coast. Having originally opened about 20 years ago as a roadside picnic table selling homegrown strawberries, it has since evolved into a small but premier food market, offering fresh baked award-winning blueberry muffins and other fine baked goods, seasonal produce, homemade sausages and sauces, and limited batches of a tomato salsa that’s so lusted after — it’s reserved for days in advance. In true northeast Yankee tradition, the Veggie Corner is only closed on Sunday. The next time you cross the border into the state of Maine call them at 207-729-2719 and ask for directions. You’ll be glad you did. I mean it!

Meetings Town Board

Conservation Board

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m., 321 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills; 666-6530; bedfordny.gov.

Thursday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m., 425 Cherry St., Bedford Hills; 666-4434; bedfordny.gov.

Planning Board Tuesday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m., 425 Cherry St., Bedford Hills; 666-4434; bedfordny.gov.

Bedford Central School District Wednesday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m., Fox Lane Middle School Little Theater, Route 172, Bedford; bcsdny.org.

Katonah-Lewisboro School District Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., John Jay High School library, 60 North Salem Road, Cross River; klschooldistrict.org.

Drug Abuse Prevention Council Monday, Oct. 5, 9:15 a.m., Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green, Bedford; 234-3227; bedfordny.gov.

Town Board Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., department budgets; 7:30 p.m., Antioch Baptist Church affordable housing grant; 8 pm., regular meeting; 321 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills; 666-6530; bedfordny.gov.

Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m., 425 Cherry St., Bedford Hills; 666-4585; bedfordny.gov.

Please confirm dates and times for meetings, as schedules sometimes change after press time.

Town Offices Closed Monday, Oct. 12, Columbus Day.

Bedford Central School District Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m., expected executive session only for board of education development, Fox Lane central office conference room, Route 172, Bedford; bcsdny.org.

Planning Board Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m., 425 Cherry St., Bedford Hills; 666-4434; bedfordny.gov.

Blue Mountain Housing Development Corp. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m., 425 Cherry St., Bedford Hills; 666-6530; bedfordny.gov.

Bedford Central School District Wednesday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m., Fox Lane Middle School Little Theater, Route 172, Bedford; bcsdny.org.

Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Wednesday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m., 425 Cherry St., Bedford Hills; 666-7004; bedfordny.gov.

Katonah-Lewisboro School District Thursday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., John Jay High School library, 60 North Salem Road, Cross River; klschooldistrict.org.

By ANTHONY R. MANCINI The League of Women Voters of Bedford, Lewisboro, N orth Salem held a panel on Monday featuring the supervisors of the three towns that the organization represents: Chris Burdick of Bedford, Peter Parsons of Lewisboro and Warren Lucas of N orth Salem. The three supervisors discussed the state of their towns and how the towns collaborate to solve common issues. Mr. Burdick provided a sunnier outlook about the state of Bedford then the other supervisors. He touted the town board’s increase of the town’s paving budget from $800,000 to $1.1 million in the wake of a severe winter that significantly damaged the town’s 97 miles of paved roads. Mr. Burdick also said that the reduction of the town’s planned capital costs was a significant accomplishment. The town was originally planning on committing $10 million for a new police station and $12 to $14 million for a new highway facility as well. Instead of constructing new facilities, Bedford’s town board approved a scaled-down plan that would renovate the existing police station on Bedford Road for $3.5 to $4 million, and renovate the existing highway garage on Adams Street for $2.5 million. He also spoke highly of securing Westchester County’s commitment to fund $3.5 million worth of septic repairs throughout town, and Bedford’s plan with the Antioch Baptist Church to establish several affordable housing units on Railroad Avenue in Bedford Hills. Mr. Burdick said that he plans on working with the town board to keep next year’s budget under the statemandated property tax cap, which restricts increases in the town’s tax levy to 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. A town board has the ability to override the cap. “We have a very low tax cap for 2015. It’s going to be under 2 per-

Town supervisor Chris Burdick joined counterparts from Lewisboro and N orth Salem at a panel on Sept. 21 sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

cent,” he said. “We do intend to stay within the cap. We do intend on doing so without cutting services and without layoffs. We actually believe we have a modest improvement in the level of services.” The three supervisors mentioned the East of Hudson Watershed Corp., as an important example of collaboration between the three towns and other municipalities throughout the New York City watershed. The entity exists as a collaborative effort to fund watershed projects to reduce the amount of the excess phosphorus polluting the area’s bodies of water “East of Hudson was able to show the substantial savings that every one of our communities was able to achieve,” Mr. Burdick said. Mr. Parsons mentioned another collaborative funding effort, the paramedic service Westchester EMS, which stations paramedics around northeast Westchester in vehicles to assist emergency officials in treating patients. The paramedics move into position during

emergency calls, and show up to an emergency scene if needed. The three supervisors spoke about their efforts in dealing with heroin abuse in the region. Mr. Parsons said his law enforcement has seen gains in the fight against the drug’s proliferation. “We cleaned up at least two major distribution hubs, and Lewisboro over the last 18 months has made numerous arrests on Route 35, which are not necessarily anything to do with our locality. These may be going up to Maine or Boston. Route 35 has become something of a distribution route,” he said. Mr. Burdick said the Bedford police officer stationed at the Fox Lane campus is helpful for producing leads on users and dealers. “It’s a very alarming and scary problem. We work closely with both the Bedford Central School District, as well as Katonah-Lewisboro, and sharing information and identifying problems. We have the resource officer

who is embedded in Fox Lane High School, and that certainly is something that is extremely helpful to us,” Mr. Burdick said. “It would be foolish to think that it’s going to go away. The best thing we can do is try to identify it, crack down on it, and get as many arrests as we can.” Mr. Lucas said that North Salem is experiencing drug-related problems. Dr. Peter Treyz, of the Katonah-Lewisboro board of education, recommended bringing in drug-sniffing dogs into schools without warning, to try to enforce drug policy at a higher level. Mr. Lucas said that it is an unpopular measure with parents and that it might not solve the problem. The three supervisors railed against mandates issued by the state, such as the requirement to pay prevailing wages in government contracts and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority platform tax, which charges municipalities for Metro-North train service. Mr. Lucas said that arguing against many mandates in Albany can be futile for an elected official such as himself. He said that the majority of the Assembly is controlled by politicians from New York City and Buffalo, and whatever they say, goes. He said that organizations that bring many people to Albany, such as unions, have much more of a say, and he encouraged people in the area to voice their concerns. Mr. Burdick said that Bedford has been successful in proving to Albany that it has reduced costs by sharing services, which he said is essential for towns to stay alive. He said that the municipalities are not finished with trying to make a dent in heavy state mandates. “We wanted Mr. Lucas and others to make that trip to Albany because we got nowhere on prevailing wage, nowhere on platform tax, but there are still battles that could be fought — and at least we could get some changes made that will benefit our communities.”

Cherry Street sign hits some speed bumps By ANTHONY R. MANCINI A debate over the placement of an electronic traffic sign on Cherry Street involving former supervisor and town council candidate, Lee Roberts, spilled into public sight during Bedford’s town board meetings Sept. 1 and Sept. 17. Earlier in the year, Bedford’s town board voted to paint narrower lane lines along sections of Cherry Street and install an electronic sign that would record motorists’ speeds and read their speeds back to them. The purpose of the modifications to Cherry Street is to slow down motorists, as residents have been complaining that people are driving along the through street very quickly as a shortcut from Route 35 to the Saw Mill River Parkway. The sign was eventually installed, facing the southbound lane of Cherry Street just south of Reyburn Road. Ms. Roberts, who lives on the corner of Cherry Street and Reyburn Road, wrote to the town board Feb. 17, protesting the placement of the sign. She argued that the sign would not serve to calm traffic on Cherry Street, but instead would resemble a traffic device that would belong on Interstate 684 or the Saw Mill River Parkway. Ms. Roberts said that she does not believe that the signs that read speeds back to drivers are effective, as she

said she witnessed Bedford Police park a temporary trailer with the same type of sign and a marked, empty police vehicle along Cherry Street, and has seen its results. “I have observed its ineffectiveness many times, both in my vehicle and on foot,” she said. “It simply does not work. As soon as motorists realize that there is no officer in the vehicle, they resume their usual speed.” After the electronic sign was installed, Ms. Roberts wrote again to the town board Aug. 15, unhappy that it was placed in front of her property. She also said she did not like the new narrow lines. “The line markings on Cherry Street are an unmitigated disaster. The old lines are clearly visible, and it is confusing at best and very dangerous in its current state. It appears as if one has double vision as you drive down the road,” she said. “I walk on Cherry Street every day and I frequently see people crossing over the lines. I am forced to walk with my back to oncoming traffic because the southbound shoulder north of Quicks Lane is now nonexistent.” Eventually the sign was taken down. Members of the Facebook group “Safer Cherry Street” complained of Ms. Roberts actions, which she characterized as “vicious personal attacks” after defending herself during Bedford’s

Sept. 1 town board meeting. She further called the sign a distraction to drivers, and said she has had dangerous encounters when walking along the road. “I was forced to jump into the bushes three times by drivers who came over the fog line distracted by the sign’s message, and not looking at the road,” she said. “I believe that the danger to pedestrians created by this new distraction was the reason that the sign was removed.” Town councilman Don Scott, a resident of Cherry Street and Ms. Roberts’ fellow candidate for town council on the Republican ticket, defended her during the Sept. 1 meeting. “Sometimes the behavior that you see on Facebook and other social media sites really causes me to wonder whether we’re setting a good example for our children,” he said. “I think people need to get their facts straight before they start tearing into people.” During the next meeting of the town board held Sept. 17, William O’N eill, who lives on the corner of Quicks Lane and Cherry Street and is himself involved with “Safer Cherry Street,” as well as the Bedford Democratic Committee, said he disagreed with Ms. Roberts’ characterization of the users of the Facebook group as subjecting her to personal attacks. He said they were instead outraged that

a single person influenced the sign being moved to a telephone pole further south, when its installation at the original location was anticipated by residents of the street for months. “The outrage expressed on ‘Safer Cherry Street’ has to do with a prominent citizen, a former supervisor and candidate for town board, having her request honored, when it went against the wishes of many local residents, and after this board had authorized this sign to be placed where it was,” he said. Mr. O’Neill also criticized her argument that the sign was taken down for safety reasons, since it was installed further south along the road away from Ms. Roberts house. He cites this as evidence that it was not a distraction for motorists, and noted that Ms. Roberts Aug. 15 letter did not mention the sign as a distraction. “Lee stated here that she received hundreds of complaints from hundreds of people while she was supervisor. My guess is it was more like thousands,” Mr. O’N eill said. “And while I am sure none of them were ignored, not all of them were honored on the next business day and despite the recommendation of a traffic engineer and a specific vote of the town board.”

Teen workshops on 3D printing and college prep The Katonah Village Library will hold a series of creative programs for teens and their parents this fall. The free workshop, “Therapeutic Art for Special N eeds,” will be presented by special education teacher Rosemary Vorel Black, Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7:15 pm. The program will explore art activities that can help parents and teachers break through limitations and frustrations with their special needs children. Registration is required; call 232-3508. Ms. Black will lead another art therapy program for parents and professionals, “Using Art to Help Focusing and Build Social Skills,” Nov. 16. For teens interested in learning about 3D printing, “Make Your Own Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Decorations” will let participants personalize decorations, mobiles, or jewelry, using templates provided by the library’s 3D printing instructor. Register for the workshop being held Saturday Sept. 26, or Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm; call 232-3508. Participants must be 11 years old and older. Katonah Village Library has ongoing 3D printing design lessons on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Interested

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Young teens play a game of author-book title balloon tag during the “battle of the books” program offered at the library in 2014.

teens can sign up by calling 232-3508. A workshop titled “Jump Start Your College Application Essay” will be held Monday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m., with Michele Turk, founder of A Bloc

of Writers, Inc. Ms. Turk will advise college-bound high school students how to tackle the college essay. Topics include selecting appropriate topics and themes, organizing the essay,

finding your own style, and avoiding common essay mistakes. Register by calling 232-3508. A “Beading Earrings” teen workshop led by Joan Lloyd will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Participants can drop in and design earrings with the colorful and unique collection of beads that are provided. Ms. Lloyd asks every participant to help women’s shelters by donating one pair of earrings for every one they make. Teens will have the opportunity to read exciting books about real world people and events with the “Keep It Real Teen Book Group,” which will meet Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. The group will discuss “The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure,” by Martin W. Sandler. Copies of the books are available in the Teen Room. The book recounts the story of a rescue of a whaling ship and its crew stuck in the arctic ice in the winter of 1897. Register by calling 232-3508. For more information on all programming, visit katonahlibrary.org. The Katonah Village Library is located at 26 Bedford Road.

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The Bedford Historical Society is bringing back Oktoberfest to Bedford’s Village Green. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. More than 300 people took part in the festivities last year, and the historical society is hoping for a repeat success. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Bedford Historical Society Education Fund. “Last year’s Oktoberfest was the brainchild of several board members who wanted to try a different fundraiser on the Green,” said Executive Director Lynn Ryan. “We were amazed at the response, and had to get a larger tent and more of everything to accommodate the demand.” This year’s edition will feature “Bedford Brew,” a custom beer crafted especially for the event by Captain Lawrence Brewery. Also being served will be an assortment of craft beers from Brew & Co., wines from Riahi Selections and Vine & Co., and a “hearty selection” of food from Maison Prive and Plum Plums. Local bands LoTide and Funktoberfest will provide live music. Oktoberfest is the society’s final fundraising event for 2015. Ms. Ryan said, “In 2016 we will celebrate our centennial with events and activities highlighting 100 years of bringing history to life in Bedford.” She said the society puts funds raised at the events towards “ a list of projects to care for our properties, including replacement of the roof at Historical Hall and repairs to the Lounsbery Building and the Post Office.” “We’re very excited that Scott Vaccaro, the founder of Captain Lawrence, is again creating a special beer just for us,” said Stacy Albanese, president of the Historical Society’s board of directors. “We actually ran out last year because the beer was so popular.” Tickets to Oktoberfest on the Green are $125 for Historical Society members and $150 for nonmembers. They can be purchased on the society’s website, bedfordhistoricalsociety.org, or by calling

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Tennis center ceremony at Harvey centennial A ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication for the John G. Davis Tennis Center, scheduled for today, Friday, will kick off the Harvey School’s centennial weekend celebration. A member of the Davis family will be on hand when school officials dedicate the new courts in honor of Harvey 1950 alumnus John G. Davis, whose father, Dwight F. Davis, designed the international tournament format and commissioned the trophy for what is now called the Davis Cup. The cousin of John G. Davis, Peter 8:48 will AM say Page Davis, a few1 words along with Harvey Headmaster Barry Fenstermacher and others, including Capital Campaign Chairman Phillip Bowers

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Fall story programs at Bedford Hills library Days and times for children’s story hours through October have been announced by the Bedford Hills Free Library’s Vicki Kriegeskotte. “Laptime for Pipsqueaks,” for babies and toddlers 6 to 18 months old, takes place Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. “Read More Threes & Fours,” for 3- and 4-year-olds, is held Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Toddlers and preschoolers 18 months to 3 years old can attend “Little Folks & Friends” at 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays except for Sept. 23, and “Older Kids Only,” for children in kindergarten through third grade, is held Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., except for Sept. 23. Special events include “Los Cuentos,” an English/Spanish story time, at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24. Children can read to Ozzy the dog at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1. “Fire Trucks and Hoses” takes place at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7.

The library’s Halloween walk for children in first grade and younger takes place at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30. Call the library at 666-6472 for further details.

Community Center plans benefit and auction The Community Center of Northern Westchester’s annual Benefit Cocktail Party and Auction will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, at St. Matthew’s Fellowship Room, 382 Cantitoe Street (Route 22) in Bedford. The event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the continuation of the Center’s work toward helping neighbors in need. To purchase tickets online, go to communintycenternw.ejoinme.org/ purchase, or visit communitycenternw.org.

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Friday, September 25, 2015

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Is there a personal memoir in you just waiting to burst out? If so, you’ll want to attend the workshop at the Pound Ridge Library Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m. “Writing the Memoir” is open to writers of all levels. Call 764-5085 to register.

Getting the community on the same page, literally

Talk of the Town By ELLEN S. BEST

ost of us live in the northeast to enjoy the change of seasons, and we are in the midst of the most dramatic change right now. Even if it’s warm, 80 degrees in mid-September is different than 80 degrees in July, and it feels a whole lot cooler in the shade. The chilly nights are a stark reminder that summer is over. Still, why not extend summer activities as long as possible? We took a nice swim in our pond last weekend just in case we wouldn’t get another chance. I see neighbors on their decks and pass others while walking in the neighborhood as we all enjoy the coolness of the late afternoon amongst the trees that are beginning to rest. Unlike nature, some of us never rest! That’s how I’d describe Colette Dow. Her Pound Ridge School of Dance has added a studio space on Westchester Avenue, across from Chubby’s. “I’ve had new students from Pound Ridge sign up lately because they’ve seen our sign in the window and discovered us, not knowing that our studio has been located in the back of the building for years,” she said. Colette bought the school exactly three years ago after half-joking to a friend, “Maybe I’ll buy it,” when she learned that the school was closing after an extended lull in the business. Colette had left her NYC brokerage firm only three weeks before to spend more time with her kids. Plus, her daughter, Grace, said she wouldn’t dance anywhere else if the school closed. Colette didn’t know anything about dance, but she knew she could run it on the business side of things. The impulse to take over the dance school was indicative of her personal precept: “Don’t complain about a problem unless you’re willing to fix it.” Recently, she even responded to a call for coaches in the Flag Football league at the Town Park. “I reached out to a bunch of other women to do it with me, figuring we could learn how to coach. “They told me I’d lost my mind,” Colette said. By the time one of the husbands volunteered to do it with her, Dave Goldberg had already found someone. So “Coach Colette Dow” didn’t happen, as least not yet! But she has plenty of other jobs to keep her busy, including the Board of Education, the Recreation Commission and the Pound Ridge Partnership. Am I missing any others? She will, however, be stepping down as Treasurer of the Pound Ridge Business Association. “I want my kids to know about volunteering and have the attitude that you don’t need to know what you’re doing if you’re determined to figu e it out,” she said. Every time she is asked to do something else in town, her husband, David Dow, will say, “Really? Isn’t your plate full enough?” “But he has never told me not to do something,” she said. Colette said it’s been hard having a business in Scotts Corners that’s located in the back of a building, but not as hard as having one that involves water use like a restaurant. “I love Pound Ridge and the “Mulberry” down-home feeling of it,” she said. Plus, she likes giving back to the community by having a business here. Poundridgeschoolofdance.com, 69 Westchester Ave., 764-5490.

ave you ever seen a Turban squash, winter dumplings or birdhouse gourds? Here’s a chance to get into the garden with Pound Ridge Land Conservancy’s resident gardener Krista Munger and friends to learn more about extending the growing season into the cooler weather and storing for the winter months. “Gifts from the Garden: a Harvest and Winter Planting Prep Workshop” is a family and child-friendly workshop where you’ll sample the harvest and take some home, too. Plus, you can collect seed heads from native plants that attract butterflies and are deerresistant to plant on your own property. Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Armstrong Preserve, 1361 Old Post Road. Park at the top of the driveway. For more information, email landsteward.educator@prlc.net or call 205-3533.

ometimes it takes a class to get you moving, so if tennis appeals to you, the Recreation Department is offering two levels of Tennis Clinics with Tennis Pro Fred Steiwer for six weeks, through Oct. 27. You can still sign up. Sessions are Tuesday mornings, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., for beginners, and 10: 30 a.m. to noon for intermediate level. Private and semi-private lessons are also available. Call 764-0947 and 764-3987. “Bookmarks: Step into Spectacular Story Adventures” is a multi-sensory theatrical performance for children with autism spectrum disorders and other social-communication issues presented by the non-for-profit Yellow Finch Project, yellowfinch.info. Admission is $20 and includes a parent or caregiver with each participant. A limited number of additional parent or observer tickets are available for $10 each. Reservations are required. Saturday, Oct. 3 at 1 and 3 p.m., at Whippoorwill Hall at the North Castle Library, in Armonk. For reservations, call 432-2697 or email schoolhousetheaterny@gmail.com.

t the Town Park Family Campout last weekend there were 15 tents and about 40 people. At dinner, the lower shelter was packed with families using the barbeque and socializing. “It was a nice sight to see,” Dave Goldberg said. After dinner, the group sat around the campfire and made s’mores as Dave strummed his guitar. When the morning came, people talked some, but mostly gathered their belongings and went on their merry way. We enjoy hearing about what’s happening to Pound Ridgers near and far, present and past. Please send your quips, blips and blurbs regarding town activities, nature notes, travels afar, scholastic accomplishments, sports achievements, engagements, weddings, new babies and grandchildren to esbest8@verizon.net <mailto:esbest8@ verizon.net> . All topics are appropriate for inclusion in this column. Alternatively (but not preferred), you may mail info to The Record-Review, P.O. Box 455, Bedford Hills NY 10507.

Meetings Energy Action Committee

Recreation Commission

Monday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., Town House, 179 Westchester Ave.; 764-5511.

Monday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m., Town House, 179 Westchester Ave.; 764-5511.

Bedford Central School District

Landmarks and Historic District

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m., Fox Lane Middle School Little Theater; bcsdny.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Town House, 179 Westchester Ave.; 764-5511.

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Thursday, Oct. 1, 8 p.m. Town House, 179 Westchester Ave.; 764-5511.

Conservation Board Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:15 p.m., Town House, 179 Westchester Ave.; 764-5511.

Town Board Work Session Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m., Town House, 179 Westchester Ave.; 764-5511.

Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., Fox Lane Middle School Little Theater; bcsdny.org.

Zoning Board Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Town House, 179 Westchester Ave.; 764-5511.

Planning Board Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Town House, 179 Westchester Ave.; 764-5511.

By MARY LEGRAND The Pound Ridge Library’s upcoming Community Read has one intention, and that’s to get the community together — not only to read Laura Hillenbrand’s “Unbroken,” but to discuss it and gather at events centered around the book and its subsequent movie. The true story of World War II veteran Louis Zamperini, “Unbroken” recounts Mr. Zamperini’s life including when in 1943, as a young lieutenant and bomber bombardier, his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared. Mr. Zamperini’s struggle onto a life raft was just the beginning of Ms. Hillenbrand’s gripping tale. A program designed to encourage personal growth and learning, increase intergenerational interaction and to strengthen community, the Community Read series begins Sunday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m., with a concert of World War II songs and stories, and continues Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m., with a panel discussion of the book. On Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m., there will be a film screening of the 2015 film “Unbroken,” directed by Angelina Jolie and starring Jack O’Connell and Garrett Hedlund. On Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m., there will be an additional film screening, “Unbroken: Special Features.” Light refreshments will be served at all four events. The program is the brainchild of Pound Ridge Library Director Marilyn Tinter, who has expressed for decades that the mission of a library is to build community. “We wanted to pick the kind of book that could be discussed and was worthy of reading and spending time to discuss it,” Ms. Tinter said, adding that the series of programs is funded, in part, by Sen. Terrence P. Murphy. “This has been my dream for a long time, to have the community come together and quite possibly, improve the quality of life here in our small town.”

English and film professor at Westchester Community College Bill Costanzo will discuss the movie “Unbroken” at the Oct. 15 Community Read panel discussion at the Pound Ridge Library. Analyst and engagement manager Ned Peterson, right, will discuss the conflicts of orld War II. as part of the Oct. 15 panel discussi

The library ordered about a dozen copies of the book, “but we can borrow other copies through the Westchester Library System,” Ms. Tinter said. Stop into the library or call 7645085 to find out about the Community Read program and the availability of “Unbroken.” “A lot of people around town tell me they’ve already read ‘Unbroken,’ and that it’s an excellent book,” Ms. Tinter said. “We’re hoping to make this a signature event, something to be repeated annually with different books.” Panelists Oct. 15 are Robert DiYanni, Bob Costanzo and N ed Peterson. Dr. DiYanni, a former Pound Ridge resident who now lives in Bedford, is professor of humanities and an instructional consultant for the advancement of teaching at N ew York University, where he teaches courses in literature, critical thinking and interdisciplinary humanities. Dr. DiYanni’s portion of the panel discussion will focus on the literary aspects of

the book. As the grandson of Italian immigrants, Dr. DiYanni shares a common background with Mr. Costanzo, who is also the son of a World War II bomber pilot and feels he has a personal affinity for the story of Mr. Zamperini. Mr. Costanzo, a SUNY distinguished teaching professor of English and Film who has taught courses in writing, literature and film studies at Westchester Community College since 1970, will focus on the movie based on the book. Mr. Peterson, an analyst and engagement manager at Ergo, a N ew York-based global intelligence and advisory firm, will focus on the historical aspects of “Unbroken.” He has long had an interest in world history, including the various conflicts of World War II. As a Yale graduate who rowed crew, he appreciates the athletic prowess of Mr. Zamperini. “Bob DiYanni is very engaging and erudite, energetic and enthusiastic,” Ms. Tinter said. “There’s no doubt

that this will be an excellent panel discussion.” Samantha Pearlman who performs Sunday, Oct. 4, with a number of friends, will have a four- or five-piece band as backup. “I’m very excited about this,” Ms. Tinter said. “She does stories of World War II, so to speak, all set to song. This should get the ‘Unbroken’ series going with a lot of enthusiasm.” The “special features” screening Oct. 29 will present the following films: “Inside ‘Unbroken’: Fifty Years in the Making”; “The Fight of a Story Teller — Director Angelina Jolie”; “The Hardiest Generation”; “The Real Louis Zamperini”; and “Louis’ Path to Forgiveness.” “Libraries are no longer just a collection of books,” Ms. Tinter said. “We are trying to bring together the community and establish connections with each other, no matter our ages. This gives the Pound Ridge Library the opportunity to bring people to the cultural center of our town.”

Concerns over roads around new church By DON HEPPNER The Grace Church of New Canaan, Connecticut, is back in the news. With its opening approaching Oct. 9, concerned Pound Ridge residents and officials are saying that trucks carrying construction materials have been damaging local roads. Some are also concerned that traffic congestion will increase significantly once services begin. Pound Ridge and Lewisboro residents lost a lawsuit to block construction of the church, located just over the state line, in April 2014, when a court dismissed their appeal of an earlier ruling. Plaintiffs in the case were Sanjit and Mary Shah of Lewisboro, and Daniel and Karen Cooper of West Road in Pound Ridge. On Wednesday, in an apparent effort to improve relations with its neighboring N ew York communities, the church invited the town supervisors of Lewisboro and Pound Ridge to inspect road conditions on the N ew York side of the state line. Since construction began, an estimated 3,000 truckloads of fill and other material have been transported to and from the work site. Attending the meeting were Dick Lyman, Pound Ridge town

supervisor, Vinnie Duffield, Pound Ridge superintendent of highways, Peter Parsons, Lewisboro town supervisor, Peter Ripperger, Lewisboro highway superintendent and, Joe Cermele, a town engineer from Lewisboro. Grace Church’s facility manager and representatives of the engineering firm hired by the church to oversee construction were also in attendance. “We walked up and down the road” using comparison photographs “from before construction started and recent photographs,” Mr. Lyman said. “Clearly, the road has deteriorated, but we couldn’t say if the road deteriorated because of the rough winter and normal wear and tear, or the truck traffic.” Mr. Lyman said he told the representatives for the church that they have done a “masterful job” of putting all their traffic on N ew York roads. “There must be a responsibility taken for all this additional traffic, not just from construction, but from your parishioners as well, in perpetuity,” he also quoted himself as saying. Otherwise, he added, the road maintenance would fall on the taxpayers in Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. Mr. Lyman believes that the church

will take some actions to repair the road, but he isn’t sure how extensive the repairs would be. He said there is a particular section of roadway between Lewisboro and Pound Ridge that needs attention. The meeting ended with the representatives of the church stating that they would get back to Mr. Lyman with their decision on what action to take regarding road maintenance or repair. “The people that were there are not the decision makers, but will recommend a course of action to the powers that be,” Mr. Lyman said. Mr. Lyman said that the engineer for the church saw both sides of the issue, and said that there is enough common ground to continue the conversation. Ms. Cooper, the plaintiff in the lawsuit against the church, said in a telephone interview, “The truck traffic has been very noisy and bothersome.” What she’s even more concerned about is the traffic that will be generated by Sunday services once the church opens. The church’s facility includes a library, sanctuary, gym, and a living and dining facility, with an overall size of 77,800 square feet. During the build-

ing plan approval stage, the number of permanent seats was reduced from 900 to 716. That reduction in seating could lead to multiple services to meet the needs of all the parishioners, said Mr. Shah, another plaintiff, at the time of the ruling. And that would be bad news for local motorists, he noted, clogging the narrow winding roads in Pound Ridge and Lewisboro. Mr. Parsons and Mr. Lyman met with a top New Canaan, Connecticut, official in an effort to win approval of a church exit onto Route 123, in an effort to divert traffic onto a main road, but they were unsuccessful in changing the traffic plan Mr. Shah, a Lewisboro resident, attorney, and one of the members of the lawsuit against the church, accepted a buyout offer for his home from the church, which eventually razed the property. The Coopers remained in their home. “They didn’t consider us a threat,” Ms. Cooper said in the phone interview Wednesday. “I don’t have any animosity toward them,” Ms. Cooper said. “They won in court, and maybe the facility will be beautiful.” The church is scheduled to have its grand opening Friday, Oct. 9.

PRLC’s fall activities highlight nature and art By DON HEPPNER The Pound Ridge Land Conservancy has an educational and fun line-up of programs and events planned for this fall. The PRLC is a community-based organization that is unique in Pound Ridge. Its mission includes informing local landowners how to be effective stewards of their own backyards. Elyse Arnow, president of the conservancy, said the town is made of large parcels that are a part of the area’s ecosystem, and the PRLC stands ready to help property owners better manage their land as if it were a preserve. “We need property owners to manage their lands because the ecosystems cannot be islands of healthy managed habitat,” said Krista Munger, land steward for the PRLC. On Saturday, Sept. 26, the PRLC will feature a program called “Gifts from the Garden.” Participants will learn which edibles are planted at different times of the season to support garden productivity well into the fall. The workshop will show how organic produce can be gathered for storage through the winter months. It is designed to help home gardeners feel more comfortable raising and storing the produce they grow, while increas-

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Eli Arnow, Sawyer Fischer, Josh Fischer and Tim Gerard take a rest after hauling a 16-foot section of a locust tree from the woods at the Armstrong Preserve.

ing the productivity of their indoor and outdoor living spaces so they can reduce reliance on outside food sources. Ms. Arnow stressed that the Sept. 26 session is a family- and childfriendly workshop. For additional information and to register, contact landsteward.educator@prlc.net or call 205-3533. PRLC workshops not only instruct gardeners on steps for getting more out of their land, but also educates them on how to design edible gardens with native plants which can help nurture wildlife, such as pollinators,

that are suffering from population declines. The PRLC is a resource for many different and valuable kinds of information to help landowners. “If someone has an interest in the combination of art and nature, the PRLC offers two workshops a year for artists,” Ms. Arnow said. A drawing program exploring how to look at nature’s colors and light, using pastels to capture one’s perspective will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m., at the Armstrong Preserve. This event is the second in PRLC’s 2015 “plein air” series, using the French expression for “in the

open air,” which is used to describe the act of painting outdoors. The session will be led by local artist Kendall Klingbeil. “We are privileged to have Kendall work with a small group of artists using the 43-acre Armstrong Preserve and its varied habitats as inspiration,” Ms. Arnow said. “Kendall has a studio of her work and teaching space in Scotts Corners. Her landscapes, abstracts, murals, portraits of people and animals are enthusiastically embraced by collectors.” The New York Times describes her as an “energy painter whose works make people feel good.” Ms. Arnow said the session is slow-paced, and allows each participant personal time to work with the instructor. The workshop “is open to young teens through mobile seniors, from novices to those who publically call themselves artists,” Ms. Arnow said. Registration is required. For hiking enthusiasts, the PRLC offers guided programs to get people out on the trails of its preserves. For example, on Saturday, Oct. 24, from10 a.m. until noon, Ms. Munger will lead a hike through the Clark Preserve, the largest of the PRLC preserves concontinued on page 7

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if the right-of-way on town roads do not get the crews close enough to the needed work sites. “That creates an issue for N YSEG, especially on our old back roads,” Mr. Lyman said. If NYSEG removed branches on private property without receiving homeowners’ permission, he said, the utility could risk charges of trespassing and of possibly causing private property damage. If a branch of a tree on private property is touching the power line, NYSEG has the right to prune the branch, but they need the property owner’s permission to do additional work on parts of the tree, such as the trunk, that are located further from the wires. Mr. Lyman said that the interests of the town and of residents are aligned around maintaining dependable utility service during and after major storms. He said that cooperation from

‘I can understand some resistance to having trees cut.’ — Town Supervisor Dick Lyman

residents on N YSEG’s tree-trimming plans makes it easier for the utility to maintain their power lines. “That just increases the reliability of the system for everybody,” said Mr. Lyman, “but I can understand some resistance to having trees cut.” Mick Bomber, an arborist for SavATree who is in charge of the company’s safety and training, said that SavATree has two main types of pruning: pruning for maintenance of health and appearance, and risk-pruning that could protect the tree during storms. He said NYSEG’s workers prune trees for

clearance, aiming to keep branches 10 feet from power lines. He said that the clearances need to be maintained, or else the branches could interfere with the utility’s electrical system and cause outages and hazards. N ick Bomber, also with SavATree, said that it’s rare for the utility’s tree pruners to remove more branches than needed to maintain clearance and cause harm to the tree. “The NYSEG pruners are arborists, certified to work around power,” he said. “They know where to make the cuts.” Mr. Bomber said that as a homeowner and

PRLC’s events highlight nature, art continued from page 6 taining 70-acres of woodlands and wetlands. She will guide a search for wild mushrooms, as hikers take note of what is seen, touched and heard in these important habitats. During one recent hike, participants found 38 different varieties of mushrooms, which were later cataloged at the Armstrong Education Center. There are volunteer opportunities as well. Ms. Arnow and her team are looking for volunteers on the first Saturday of each month to help enhance the habitat by ridding the land of invasive species; the PRLC is in constant need of volunteers to help the group fulfill its mission of environmental stewardship. Ms. Arnow said the PRLC is happy to design programs that can fit volunteers’ work or school schedules. Group and individual volunteer opportunities are available. She said that high school students are encouraged to volunteer and can earn community service credits for their effort. One volunteer program coming up will be held Saturday, Oct. 3. Ms. Munger and the PRLC staff will lead a hands-on work session to help limit soil erosion on the trails at Halle Ravine Preserve. They will also work to control the spread of invasive species. Both activi-

ties will protect water quality in the ravine and downstream. Ms. Monger said that the members of the group will keep their eyes open for wildlife who make their homes in the ravine or visit the habitat this time of year. “We are following up on the work of our preserve neighbors who volunteer in the PRLC program to keep our trail systems at Halle and our other preserves in great shape year round,” Ms. Arnow said. For the Oct. 3 program, participants are asked to bring hand clippers or loppers and work gloves. They should also wear long pants and comfortable walking shoes. For additional information and to register, contact landsteward.educator@ prlc.net or call the Armstrong Education Center at 205-3533. PRLC also manages Carolin’s Grove. In the 1930s, Hiram Halle planted a spruce plantation on this five-ac e preserve located on Stone Hill Road. In 1969, Robert Lawther gave the land to The N ature Conservancy in memory of his wife, Carolin. The Halle Ravine Committee, working with the Pound Ridge Elementary School and the town, created trails and open classrooms for the elementary school on this land and the abutting town owned property. The 30-acre Eastwoods Preserve was

purchased by the Town of Pound Ridge in 2009, using funds earmarked for open space acquisition. It is maintained by the Pound Ridge Conservation Board in partnership with the PRLC. The trail is maintained by the Town’s Conservation Board, also in partnership with the PRLC. Situated roughly between Trinity Lake and the Siscowit Reservoir on Eastwoods Road, the preserve is covered primarily by a dry upland forest of oaks, maple, birch, mountain laurel and beech, and is also home to hemlock groves growing over a series of undulating small hills and valleys. A wetland bisects the preserve. A 1-mile loop trail leaves from a small parking lot located on the north side of Eastwoods Road, between Laurel Road and Old Church Lane. The PRLC’s Russell Preserve contains nine acres with frontage on High Ridge Road, located just south of Upper Shad Road and running to Old Mill River. It was planned as a bird sanctuary some years ago, and includes 1.5 acres of manmade pond and many trees and shrubs that were planted to provide food and shelter for bird life. Over 100 different species of birds have been observed at the Russell Preserve. For more information on upcoming programs and workshops, visit prlc. net.

arborist, he understands concerns expressed by both N YSEG and the homeowners. Gail Jankus, Pound Ridge conservation board chairwoman, said that she understands the angst involved in cutting into trees, but said that she hopes the residents will weigh the possible good that could come from pruning. “Modest pruning by a knowledgeable arborist, or those working under the direction of an arborist, should not harm the tree, and in fact, in some cases, can improve the health and vigor of the tree,” Department of Environmental Conservation spokesperson Wendy Rosenbach said. “New York residents can check with their local soil and water conservation district for specific recommendations on the right time of year to prune.” NYSEG did not respond to inquires about its tree pruning maintenance program.

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eliability of service is one of those things we have come to expect from the post office. Internet connections may run slow, train service might be disrupted from time to time. But just seeing the little white trucks and their drivers making their steady rounds, stopping at every mailbox on the street, gives us the sense that this is one service that we can surely count on — day in and day out. For the most part, it is. However, last week we learned about a troubling pattern of undelivered mail in at least one of our communities. Dozens of Pound Ridge homeowners told town officials they had never received their tax payment notices detailing the amounts owed for school taxes, which are due at the end of this month. The town said the materials were mailed. Once the problem came to light, the town emailed residents, alerting them to the mail problem. “There have been some ongoing issues with the post office,” the official email said, “and we want to make sure everyone has received their bill.” As a matter of fact, under state law, towns are not obligated to mail the notices. Homeowners are on the hook to pay their taxes, whether or not they receive a statement or reminder in the mail. Whatever the law says, “It is helpful for residents to know the amount owed and when that amount is due,” said Debbie Damascus, the town’s tax receiver. Sending the tax communications isn’t merely a courtesy that towns extend to taxpayers, who, with all the other bills needing to be paid, might overlook the payment due dates. Timely collections matter a lot for our towns, which rely on using those tax dollars to meet their ongoing financial obligations. As Pound Ridge Town Supervisor Dick Lyman said, “people who pay their own taxes, as opposed to people who pay their taxes into a monthly escrow account when they pay their mortgage, might rely on the bill” that comes in the mail to make their payments on time. The extent of Mr. Lyman’s concern over the postal delivery issues was underlined by the fact that he contacted The Record-Review to sound the alarm.

t would be easy to dismiss the non-delivery of tax statements as an isolated instance. Unfortunately, other developments have come to light, which do not give us confidence that we’ve seen the end of the problems. Mr. Lyman and others who have inquired directly to the Postal Service seeking an explanation for the lost, tax-related mail, have received no explanations of any kind, as far as we know. In fact, once the problem was aired publicly in these pages last week (“Missing in the mail?” Sept. 18), more taxpayers have contacted the town to say they, too, never received the mailings. No answers were forthcoming when our reporter, Don Heppner, contacted Pound Ridge Postmaster Joe Oteiza. Four phone calls, not one response. One day last week after being contacted by Mr. Lyman, Mr. Oteiza appeared at the Town of Pound Ridge offices with a load of undelivered tax bills. He dropped them off with a receptionist, who passed them to Mr. Lyman. Case of the missing tax bills solved? Hardly. The tax bills the postmaster hand-delivered that day had been issued by the Town of Bedford, not by the Town of Pound Ridge. Why Mr. Oteiza was in possession of Bedford tax bills, or what that indicated as a sign of the potential foul-up in mail processing, were not clear. Nor do we know what happened to the Bedford tax bills that were in his possession. We hope they were forwarded to the addressees. Is Bedford suffering from the same mail problems? There have been a few instances of undelivered tax notices, as far as we know, but town officials have not exp essed a big concern, at least as of yet. Residents and officials in Pound Ridge deserve an accounting of the mail delivery problems, an official explanation from the Postal Service of their cause, and reassurances that solutions are being put in place to avoid them in the future.

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Caution on risky undertakings like TEP is well advised To the Editor: After reading some comments made in the paper the last few weeks about Dave Dow and Jody Sullivan, I understand why good people stay on the sidelines and don’t run for town board. It’s no fun dodging spitballs from people like Peter Clough. Mr. Clough wonders aloud how Ms. Sullivan can speak “as an individual, not as a candidate.” (“Way to make our town better is to take advantage of project funding opportunities,” Sept. 18.) Is a candidate supposed to deviate from their beliefs when they are speaking to potential voters? Perhaps Ms. Sullivan is the type of candidate who doesn’t pander? That’s my kind of candidate. These two Pound Ridge residents, taxpayers and candidates have a right to be cautious when it comes to risky undertakings like the Transportation Enhancement Project, without being cast aside as partisan game players. While some would like to characterize their professionally responsible skepticism as simply partisan politics and not liking TEP only because Ali

Boak supported the grant proposal, I believe the right response is this: New York state has shorted us before and we should be wary. Many don’t know all the nuances of how we will get reimbursed by the state for TEP, but with what Albany has done to our school district, this all gives me pause. With the Gap Elimination Adjustment, we have had state aid to schools taken away, and have been given no time frame or plan as to when we will be getting it back. N ew York state unilaterally decided to “borrow” funds that were to be given to the Bedford Central School District as part of our state aid. This occurred over a number of years and has grown to a significant sum of over $4 million. We as taxpayers have had to dig deeper to cover the shortage and, more importantly, this has been a contributing factor in us having to make deeper cuts and use more reserves. I hope it doesn’t happen, but why couldn’t the same occur with the TEP reimbursement? And with TEP, things

get more convoluted when you learn these are actually federal dollars that N ew York state is administering on behalf of Washington D.C. So, we have even more government chefs in this kitchen. Ms. Sullivan was correct in saying that we hold the financial bag here, as we must put up the entire $1.85 million ourselves and then apply for reimbursement. Mr. Clough continues to incorrectly promote TEP as a “grant” and not as the reimbursement that it is. These risks should be openly discussed to ensure the taxpayers are aware that we could be holding the bag for a while — or forever. Real-life examples of the state pulling the rug out from other municipalities and school districts continue to refute Mr. Clough’s ill-placed criticism of any skeptics. As concerned citizens and taxpayers we will continue to question and debate projects that reshape our town — no matter how many letters Mr. Clough writes. Diane Malichio Pound Ridge

In Bedford, elect leaders with both experience and commitment To the Editor: Now that summer is behind us, we are seeing things begin to heat up on the national political stage. I am so relieved that, in Bedford, we do not elect our town board members on the basis of party rhetoric. Instead, we look to proven experience and commitment to the community. On Nov. 3, citizens of Bedford will have an opportunity to vote for the candidates who have both — Lee Roberts and Don Scott. As a former councilwoman and town supervisor, Ms. Roberts has a proven record of serving with strength and grace, and has earned the respect and esteem of this community for her ability to listen and collaborate. She has racked up a long list of accomplishments and has helped Bedford become one of the best places to live and work. I have worked closely with her on the town’s environmental goals, since 2007. She is a founding member of Bedford 2020 and is responsible for positioning Bedford as

a model of environmental action in the county and the state. I know Ms. Roberts to be the best kind of public servant, one who has the unique ability to bring people together and who makes decisions by looking at all sides of an issue. There is no one more qualified for this job. Although I have known Don Scott for many years from his work on numerous community organizations, I really got to know him while “in the trenches” together during the 2013 campaign season when we both ran for office for the first time. I have also had the pleasure of serving on the town board with him for the past year. He is one of the most knowledgeable, effective, committed and hardworking individuals I have ever met. In his short time on the board, he is already making an impact, helping to keep Bedford fiscall strong and the quality of services to residents high. He has initiated a number of improvements, including simplifying and streamlining the

wetlands permitting process, urging a five-year budgeting process, and ushering the adoption of a local law that gives Bedford more control of our elections. Both candidates understand that local issues should be nonpartisan and the role of the board is to represent everyone. Both welcome the views and concerns of all residents with an open mind. Ms. Roberts wants to return to service after a short retirement because she misses the work and knows she can make a difference. Mr. Scott is running for election for the third time in three years — a grueling task —proving that he wants nothing more than the ability to continue to serve the people of this town. Please join me in voting for Ms. Roberts and Mr. Scott for the town board. They are the candidates we know, with the experience we need. We all deserve them as leaders of our town. Mary Beth Kass Katonah

Local politicians ensure our town stays wonderful and safe To the Editor: A letter by Peter Clough (“Way to make our town better is to take advantage of project funding opportunities,” Sept. 18) included several factual errors regarding the Transportation Enhancement Program that warrant correction. Some aspects of his letter were overly simplified, and cannot be addressed fully without significant research. Two specific points can be corrected. First, he suggested Ali Boak made the Town Board aware of TEP. Fact: The town board was made aware of TEP from a consulting group’s marketing letter. Second, he often uses the term grant and suggests that the town will be reimbursed 80 percent, no “wiggle room.” Fact: The TEP program is a partial reimbursement program; it is not a grant that is awarded allowing

the town to draw from funds. The town must front all costs, and actual reimbursements will be determined. It is a federal program that the state administers and there is in fact “wiggle room,” since the maximum reimbursement is “up to” 80 percent. If you trust that Washington D.C. and Albany will reimburse our town 80 percent, I wish I could share your optimism Mr. Clough may have overlooked the countless issues our schools faced recently with regard to Gap Elimination Adjustments as a reason for my skepticism. Since the majority of our taxes go to our schools, we all need to pay attention to such issues. I am not a member of a political party as Mr. Clough must be; he clearly has issues with the Republicans. That’s fine, but at the local level, political parties should be ignored.

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Our local officials are not deciding significant social policy that state and federal leaders are. They are ensuring our wonderful town stays wonderful, safe and financially sound. His issue with candidate Jody Sullivan, who was able to contrast her personal views from those she would need as a town board member, is not to be demonized but praised. I am putting my support for those like Ms. Sullivan, David Dow, and Dick Lyman. They have lived here a long time, worked hard for this town, served it in countless capacities, maintained family businesses here in some cases — the list goes on. There is nothing personal in their plans to serve all of us. That is in fact “what’s good for the town.” Deborah A. McDermott Pound Ridge

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By MARC WOLLIN “Welcome to TNN, the Trump News N etwork. I’m Wolf Blitzer. Yes, that’s right. For the duration of this electoral phenomena, we are officially changing our name to give you want you want. “Before we go on, a few words of explanation. Way back in 1993, when we were CN N , we had our best numbers ever: A Larry King special featuring Al Gore and Ross Perot debating NAFTA. That night, 16.8 million of you tuned in. But with Jake Tapper leading the charge for Wednesday’s Republican debate, and doing yeoman’s work inserting Donald Trump into almost every question, we averaged 23.1 million viewers. That was about the same as the NFL’s season kickoff on Thursday featuring the reigning Super Bowl champion N ew England Patriots. “We have always prided ourselves on giving you nonstop coverage of what you seem to be most interested, in spite of any other news, whether it was the disappearance of Malaysian Air Flight 370 or the death of Michael Jackson. And so once again, we want to be your television home for what really interests you: Hence the change to TNN.” “But enough background — let’s get to it. I’ll be here quarterbacking our coverage at the newly christened ‘Donald Desk.’ But our entire TN N news team will be weighing in on every aspect of this unprecedented political movement. So before we get started, let me introduce some of our major segments. First, let me throw it to the aforementioned Jake Tapper, who will lead our nonstop Trump Roundtable. Jake, once again, congratulations on a phenomenal job.” “Thanks, Wolf. It was an honor to be part of it. And welcome to you, viewers, thanks for joining us. Here we will have a nonstop conversation with political and cultural experts about the Trump candidacy. Joining me for our inaugural edition and to give us the traditional analysis is Chief N ational Correspondent John King and Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpor. But in keeping with the Trump approach, to give us that outsider’s perspective, we’ll also be joined by a rotating group of cultural luminaries whose entire political expertise is gleaned from places like People Magazine. And so, tonight, we’re joined by Kim Kardashian and Miley Cyrus. Welcome all. It should make for an interesting conversation. Wolf?” “Can’t wait for you all to weigh in. To complement Jake’s panels, we have several highly qualified journalists staffin some very special desks. Let’s begin first with Dana Bash, our chief political correspondent, and also a questioner at the debate. Dana, welcome, and congrats on a job well done to you as well.” “Thanks Wolf. I’m thrilled to be heading up the ‘Trump Insult Desk.’ As you can see here, we have electronic representations of all the candidates, both Democratic and Republicans. As Trump insults each, that particular body part will light up, and the exact quote will appear. We’ll be able to see it in real time, and analyze exactly how the insult is being spun or retracted. I should also add there’s a matching app you can download, where you’ll get notifications of each new insult. However, we do suggest you turn the sound down when you go to bed, so you won’t be woken up repeatedly.” “Good advice, that. Thanks Dana. Another of our specialist desks is being helmed by Ashleigh Banfield. Ashleigh?” “Thanks Wolf, and welcome viewers to what we’re calling the ‘Trump or Truth Desk.’ Here we will examine each new utterance of Trump in light of actual facts. Vaccines and autism? Training camps for terrorists in Nevada? Mexican immigration, the economy, health care? We’ll parse each of them, talk to actual experts and show you data as to which are correct, which carry some truth, and which ones are, well, just Donald being Donald. Needless to say, Wolf, we expect to be pretty busy.” “Indeed you will Ashleigh, indeed you will. Thanks. We also have teams covering all the other candidates, not to get their views on Iran or education policy, but to see what they say about Trump. So stick with us: if it’s about Donald, you’ll see it here. We’ll kick it off right after this commercial break. Stay with us. This is TNN.” Marc Wollin of Bedford is just about to never turn on TV news again. His column appears regularly in The Record-Review, The Scarsdale Inquirer and online at http://www.glancingaskance.blogspot. com/, as well as vi

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The sweet, next dog who found us By HERB FOSTER Mrs. F. and I have a new dog. Is it a pure bred, highly pedigreed animal? Well, not exactly. Are we expecting to be showing at the Westminster Dog Show anytime soon? Not likely. Why? Because our new Labrador is an adopted street dog from Mexico, named Dulce, which means “sweet” in Spanish. We were originally worried that we would have to give her commands in Spanish, but we didn’t need to stress — she doesn’t listen to commands anyway. How did she end up at the Foster house in Bedford? Well, we had two wonderful Labs for a long time, and when the second one died, we kept saying, “We are not going to go looking for a dog ... one will find us.” Sure enough, we went to dinner one night with friends, and they said their son and family had to move from Mexico to Switzerland and couldn’t take their dog with them. We signed on, sight unseen. (Well, maybe we looked at a few fuzzy pictures). We did know that before she was adopted, she used to roam the streets of a Mexican village, wandering from shop to shop, house to house, getting fed by everyone. We saw a picture of her and realized she might be slightly heavy, but we were still surprised when she arrived to find that she has the build of a middle lineman for the New York Giants. Not just overweight, but huge. The first thing Mrs. F. did was to

put Dulce on a diet and boot camp exercise program. While it seems to be working and Dulce is slimming down, we hadn’t taken into account her history. After all, she was a free-roaming garbage hound in Mexico. Did we think that would disappear? N o, we learned quickly that if we left the top off the garbage bin, Dulce will stop by for a little snack. Yes, this is one of those dogs that you don’t leave food open on the counter and then go into the next room. And, despite the fact that this animal has the cutest, most innocent expression, we have learned that she is not trustworthy. She’ll be lying at your feet one second but then when you turn you back — she will return to her old garbage hound manners and root out a package of gum from the purse and start devouring it, spitting out the packaging. We left a drawer open and she consumed several nut bars, leaving the wrappings neatly on the floor (and pooping peanuts the next day). She definitely needs to be watched at all times. We take her over to the church cemetery grounds to run and play. She loves going there as she sniffs around in all the bushes and shrubs looking for rodents and things. We were happy that she was having fun, until one day she found some animal under a grave stone and started digging, pulling out roots and

the like. “No, Dulce.” No digging on someone’s burial site. And, given her roaming free background, she doesn’t like to be confined in any way. When we first got her, we tried to keep her in the kitchen by putting up a standard child gate. Good try, but we came back to find her in our bedroom, looking at us with disdain, thinking, “You really think that flimsy thing would stop me?” She has proven to be an excellent escape artist. We lock her in one room and come back a few hours later to fin dog fur on a favorite chair in another room. Later, when we go to confront her, she is now, of course, nowhere near the hairy chair, so when we give her an accusing glare, she looks back with a demure smile and an expression that says, “Who, me?” We were smart before we went to the shore, and got her a collar with our phone number on it. One night, she was sitting outside the front door, looking innocent, and a short while later, we got a call: “There are a group of us having dinner down on the beach, and your dog has decided to join the party! Will you come and get her?” We did, but throughout the trip, she continued to sneak out to visit neighbors and see if there were any extra sandwiches lying around. We had her on a diet, but I bet the neighbor’s kids were feeding her hot

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dogs. There are also a few other little difficult things. For one, we’re not exactly sure how old she is. Our friends thought she was five, but the kids in Mexico said she might be a year or two older. What do we say when someone asks how old she is? It sounds funny to say, “Well, she’s somewhere between 5 and 8.” We also struggle with the question “Oh, she’s a Lab, isn’t she?” Our safe answer: “Mostly.” Despite all of the above, we have come to the conclusion that Dulce is the perfect dog for us. Outside of those rascal moments, she is a wonderful dog. She is very laid back, not overactive, and a great match for two old shoes like us. We actually love the little mischievousness, even if it requires picking up chewing gum wrappers from the floo . She is a superfriendly dog and loves to be with us, to lie at our feet, take walks or sit in the car while we do errands. We have this old Saab convertible, and it now has a blanket in the back, and you will never see a happier dog than Dulce, riding along with her ears flapping in the wind. It is clearly now “Dulce’s car.” She also has this spectacular heartwarming smile. When you come back from a ride in the Saab or a walk, she smiles at you. It’s her way of saying, “Thank you.” Another great benefit of Dulce joining the Foster family: I think she will give me great column material for many years!

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Character, conduct and intelligence matter in trying to resolve local problems To the Editor: As a resident of the Town of Bedford for more than 31 years, I have been most impressed by the manner that our elected officials have governed. There has been a sense of civility and nonpartisanship in making the important decisions that have had an impact on life in our town. This is indeed a contrast to the nonfunctioning and disgraceful manner that our state and national legislative bodies conduct themselves. I believe that character, conduct and intelligence matter in trying to resolve problems that are in the best interest of the people that rely on this august body. To this end, I support the re-election of Chris Burdick to the job of town supervisor. Mr. Burdick has done a wonderful job in his first term in that role, whether successfully tackling several nettlesome problems and challenges, to running town board meetings

where he has done his utmost to listen and give consideration to all views of his colleagues on the board as well as constituents who present views to the board; he treats all with respect. Mr. Burdick is very well prepared, and his background as an attorney has served him and us well as the CEO of the town, where legal issues arise on a daily basis that must be handled intelligently and judiciously. Moreover, as a member of the town board prior to becoming supervisor, he has an intimate knowledge of the critical decisions that have been made in the past, so he was not coming to the job without an important frame of reference. There is no question in my mind that he is the right person for this job. Some of the recent accomplishments of the town board under Mr. Burdick’s leadership are holding the town budget under the tax cap while improving services and

Let’s have an election with fewer signs To the Editor: Like most residents, not a day goes by without my being thankful for living in such a beautiful town. We do not have large billboards attached to buildings nor do we have overbearing neon lights. However, like most communities, we have at this time of year something many residents consider to be equally unattractive: election campaign signs. That is why, as a registered independent voter, I would like to ask my fellow Pound Ridgers to forgo as many of these signs while we still have time. I believe like anyone else in freedom of speech, and we all have the right to support any candidate by putting their names on our front lawns. But when clusters of political signage overcrowds our community, it goes from freedom

of speech to simple desperation. What I have never been able to understand is why one political party that prides itself on wanting to save trees and protect the environment is equally responsible for this monthlong effort for name recognition pollution. Taking into consideration that it costs both sides a lot of money, I think it would be better for Pound Ridge if instead of election signs, the two parties come together, take this expenditure and do something more immediate to benefit our town Although this would only be a drop in the bucket, both parties would receive more respect by taking the costs for political signs and direct it instead to something that would benefit our residents. Laurance Baschkin Pound Ridge

Compassion and caring count in election Mr. Gabrielson is cut from the same mold. He saw the need to support community organizations. He took the lead in providing town co-sponsorship of community events to help defray some of the overtime costs of town personnel. He saw how these organizations are so important to a true sense of community. Ms. Carr modestly works in the trenches as a volunteer without tooting her own horn. She was asked to run because of her compassion and dedication. She happens also to be a smart business lady who brings those skills as well. Please vote for our community and vote for Mr. Burdick, Mr. Gabrielson and Ms. Carr. Bernard Begley Bedford

Town leader listens to needs of community To the Editor: I wish to express my support for the re-election of Chris Burdick as supervisor of the Town of Bedford. I have lived in Bedford Hills since1969, served on the town’s recreation committee for four years, and had my medical practice in ophthalmology in Bedford Hills for 18 years. Effective political service in Bedford demands thoughtful intelligence,

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This upcoming election will be one which will have an immediate impact on us as citizens of Bedford. There are many issues such as taxes, finan es, services and quality of life issues that will be decided by the new town board. More than party affiliation, we need intelligent, caring people who are invested in making the quality of life for everyone in Bedford their top priority. Mr. Burdick and Mr. Gabrielson have already proved, without any doubt, that they have served our community very, very well, and will continue to do so going forward. James P. Alloy Katonah

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To the Editor, Compassion and caring — this is why I support Supervisor Chris Burdick for re-election, David Gabrielson for re-election to town board and MaryAnn Carr for election to town board. Years back I asked Mr. Burdick for help; he took hours with me out of his frenetic work schedule and went to work on my problem, sticking to it and corralling others with expertise in the area. I did not know Mr. Burdick at this time and hadn’t expected it. I have since learned that he dose this sort of thing routinely, and now understand why he says that his greatest pleasure in serving the town is to help individuals with their needs. This is what government should be doing and he’s doing it aplenty.

settling the contract with the highway department workers, which had been at impasse for a number of years. Mr. Burdick has been and continues to be eager to work very hard on behalf of the citizens of our community. I am also supporting the re-election of David Gabrielson to the town board. Mr. Gabrielson has served our town with distinction and equanimity. His strong professional background in municipal finance will continue to serve our town well as finances and the tax burden will continue to be a major concern. He personally exemplifies my thesis that our town board is both thoughtful and collegial.

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Letters to the Editorl

Candidates have built a strong record on fiscal management To the Editor I want to applaud the fiscal responsibility that Bedford Town Supervisor Chris Burdick and Town Councilman David Gabrielson have demonstrated when it comes to the town’s capital expenditures. I have been involved in municipal finance for over 20 years and I am familiar with the criteria rating agencies use to evaluate towns like Bedford. Strong management, the strength of the tax base, available reserves and debt load are important

factors. At a recent town board meeting, Councilman Don Scott asked our town comptroller about this, and Finance Director Ed Ritter noted that our AAA rating was based partly on reductions in the capital budget that will mean fewer bonds since Mr. Burdick became supervisor. Specifically, the town now plans to spend no more than $6 or $7 million, financed over 20 years with bonds, to revitalize our police headquarters and highway department facilities. This compares

with more than $20 million that had been in the former plan to replace those facilities. The savings are even more when you consider all of the interest we won’t be paying on another $13 million in debt, not to mention the avoidance of additional taxes to pay for the additional debt. That’s real savings and one of the many reasons to vote for Mr. Gabrielson, Mr. Burdick, and MaryAnn Carr. Andrew Chintz Katonah

Town experience gives Scott and Roberts a unique perspective To the Editor: With Labor Day behind us and kids back to school, I would like to draw your attention to a very important local election in Bedford. It is for our town board, and I hope you will join me in supporting Don Scott and Lee Roberts. Here is why. I’ve known Don Scott for many years and know how qualified he is to serve. He is funny, smart, has great communication skills and, more importantly, has demonstrated knowledge and interest in the job he has served in for the last year. His civic resume is beyond com-

pare. He served on the town’s Wetlands Commission, Communications Committee, was a fire commissioner, a Katonah Village Improvement Society board member, a former school board president, a Community Center Board member; he was a Little League coach and ... I could go on. Lee Roberts I have known even longer. She has experience as a town board member as well as town supervisor. Her knowledge of the issues after 20 years of service to Bedford is unparalleled. Her commitment to our community has spanned over 35 years and includes positions at the

Katonah Presbyterian Church, Community Center of N orthern Westchester, Katonah Village Improvement Society, Bedford 2020, Center for Redirection through Education (Bedford Correctional Facility), to name a few. Their experience in so many different aspects of town life give them a unique perspective, a perspective that we need on our town board. They are the leaders we need on our board. Please join me and vote for Mr. Scott and Ms. Roberts on Nov. 3. Boo Fumagalli Bedford Town Clerk

Carr’s qualities embody the values of our community To the Editor: I am writing to endorse MaryAnn Carr for Bedford’s Town Board. I have known Ms. Carr for many years and admire her open mind, her compassion and her intelligence. Her qualities embody the values of our community. Ms. Carr marched along with Katonah residents as we protested the expansion of CVS. She values preserving the community and protecting its small business owners. She

listens and weighs all possible outcomes before making decisions on complex issues. As a parent in the Bedford Central School District, she is involved and informed. Through her membership in Antioch Baptist Church, she is deeply committed to service. Ms. Carr has the willingness to respect all points of views when issues are being debated, and the ability to act and make responsible decisions for the greater good of the residents

of Bedford. Ms. Carr is a first-time candidate, but is no stranger to service to her community. If you take the time to get to know her, you will realize that Bedford will be better and stronger with M. Carr as a Town Board Member. We are so fortunate that she is running. N ow it’s up to us to elect her. Susan Polos Katonah

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Little library Meadow Pond Elementary School students visit Max’s Little Free Library, a new outdoor structure filled with free books to borrow and share. At Meadow Pond, students can join in by donating gently used children’s books to school librarian, Diane Moller. The Little Free Library movement began in 2010, with the mission to promote literacy and the love of reading by providing free book exchanges.

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Club urges ‘Reach for the Rainbow’ By MIRANDA LIPTON It’s time to dig out that balled-up white T-shirt that has been in the back of your closet for who knows how long. Well, not quite yet, but soon, as local families are gearing up for the Reach for the Rainbow 5K color run. On Sunday, Oct. 18, the Fox Lane High School chapter of the Family Reach Foundation are hosting their first-ever color run to raise money for an important cause. The Family Reach Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides immediate financial and emotional assistance to families who have a child or parent with cancer. This nationwide organization was founded in 1996. Since then, Family Reach has helped cover costs ranging from mortgage payments to everyday expenses. In an effort to make an impact locally, students at Fox Lane founded the Family Reach Young Leadership Program three years ago. Since then, the student-run club has raised over $100,000. Last year’s event took place at the Saw Mill Club. The “Amazing Race” as it was called, raised $75,000 in just one night. On the strength of its fundraising, the club has established an affiliation with the Maria Fareri Children’ s Hospital in Valhalla. Families at Maria Fareri can now be provided immediate relief by reaching out to the Family Reach Young Leadership Program. Other local high schools such as John Jay High School and Rippowam Cisqua are establishing their own Family Reach clubs. The club is already one of the largest at Fox Lane, with over 50 students actively involved. As outgoing presidents Jamie Kaplan and Robbie Ferman move onto college this fall, their younger siblings, Wylie Kaplan and Jake Ferman, are the new club presidents for this school year. Club members will continue to raise money throughout the year through their individual websites dedicated to the foundation. Jake Ferman said, “Part of what we do as club leaders is spreading the word about events throughout school, town and social media.”

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Students at Fox Lane High School have been busy organizing the “Reach for the Rainbow” color run Saturday, Oct. 18, which will raise money for families affected by cancer.

On race day, runners will gather at Fox Lane at 9 a.m. start for this fun, paint-filled extravaganza. Runners’s T-shirts will be sprayed with nontoxic, colored paint at various stations throughout the race. If things go as planned, none will be white by the end.

The event welcomes people of all ages. It will be followed by a block party with local food vendors, music, and a guest speaker who has been helped by the organization, to celebrate the end of the race. Wylie Kaplan said, ”We want the

people to get out and run. It’s not a competitive race, we just want runners to come out and support the cause.” Miranda Lipton is a senior at John Jay High School.

SEPTA brings Rising Stars to district

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The Katonah-Lewisboro School District recently recognized six employees who have been working in the district for 25 years.

District recognizes six employees for service Six members of the Katonah-Lewisboro team were recognized by their colleagues during the recent Superintendent’s Conference Day held right before the start of the new school year. John Jay High School art teacher Julie Evans-Kaser, Principal Jessica Godin said, is an inspiration to her students who “gently pushes them out of their comfort zone…[and] inspires students to be proactive.” Barbara Semenetz, Ms. Godin’s secretary at John Jay High School, is a graduate herself of the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. “Barbara is one of the most studious workers,” said Ms. Godin. “John Jay would not be John Jay without Barbara Semenetz.” Computer aide Lorraine Pidgeon was recognized by Director of Technology Ahunna Akoma, who recalled the many roles Ms. Pidgeon has assumed since she started in the district at Lewisboro Elementary School in 1989. Ms. Akoma applauded Ms. Pidgeon’s work ethic in her current position with the technology department. Senior office assistant N ancy Cogswell, who has three children who all

graduated from John Jay High School, keeps operations running smoothly in the John Jay Middle School guidance department, said Principal Richard Leprine. “N ancy brings a sunny disposition to work with her every day,” he said. “She is respectful, extremely professional and a consummate team player.” Mr. Leprine also had kinds words for Holly Kellogg, an art teacher at John Jay Middle School, whom he recognized as being a talented artist herself. “She is very passionate herself, and that translates to her students,” he said. Ms. Kellogg is also a John Jay High School alumna. Cristy Harris, Katonah Elementary School’s principal, spoke highly of second-grade teacher Judy McBride, whose three children are John Jay High School graduates, praising her “unbridled enthusiasm for all things new.” “Judy is not afraid to take risks in the classroom,” said Harris. “[She] is all about making learning fun and meaningful.”

DeCicco & Sons campaign supports area students DeCicco & Sons family supermarket is continuing a tradition of supporting students and PTA’s throughout the communities where DeCicco & Sons have their store locations. Over the course of this school year, ending June 2016, each time shoppers at DeCicco & Sons who place their receipts into one of the PTA Lucite bins at the front of the store near the cashiers, De-

Cicco’s will donate 1 percent of their stores’ pre-tax sales to a designated PTA, school or charitable organization. Over the past four years the company has donated nearly $300,000 to student and parent-teacher organizations in the areas it serves. DeCicco & Sons operates stores in Brewster, Armonk, Ardsley, Pelham and Harrison.

The Katonah-Lewisboro Special Education PTA over the summer launched Rising Stars Summer Fun, an enrichment program that offers a camp-like experience to children in the community. The parents and SEPTA saw the need for a specialized summer program that could support the needs of special education students in the community. With the support of the district, SEPTA introduced Rising Stars Summer Fun, a six-week summer camp-like program for children with special needs who find the typical day camp setting a challenge. It was held three times a week this summer after the campers’ extended school year services. The Katonah-Lewisboro School District provided space and musical instruments for the pilot over the summer. Parent Susan Rooney was thrilled with the program. “Rising Stars Summer Fun was a wonderful experience for my daughter,” she said, and “a perfect program” to complement the extended school year session, “with a true camp feeling.” SEPTA has organized successful after-school programs throughout the school year, thanks to after-school activity coordinators and the district’s Office of Special Services, and wanted to continue the momentum of support through the summer. “The Katonah-Lewisboro Special Education PTA was able to work with several KLSD staff, along with professionals in the community, to offer fun components to Rising Stars Summer Fun such as cooking, sports and music,” SEPTA Co-president Dina DiGiacomo said. “Working with the district

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A happy camper enjoys the activities offered at Rising Stars Summer Fun, a summer enrichment program supporting needs of special education students in the school district.

‘Working with the district was essential for the success of the program.’ — SEPTA Co-president Dina DiGiacomo was essential for the success of the program.” “Rising Stars Summer Fun was a tremendous success,” added program director Michele Jensen. “The children participated with such enthusiasm and enjoyment. Thank you to the

students, parents, staff and SEPTA for making this program possible.” Connie Hayes, director of the Office of Special Services, said, “Katonah-Lewisboro SEPTA continues to surpass its support for the children in the community each year.

Rising Stars Summer Fun was able to provide a fun summer in a compassionate and structured environment.” For more information on the Katonah-Lewisboro SEPTA, visit klsepta. org.

KLSD passes employment agreement continued from page 1 here, so that’s what we should teach,” Mr. Selesnick said. Mr. Selesnick’s presentation noted that one of the first big swings came with the progressive education movement in the 1880s. At the time, school was focused on rote learning of the fundamentals, while progressive education was considered radical. It focused on developing the whole child as an individual, to acknowledge differences in strengths and interests among children, and preparing children for full participation in democracy. Many of those ideas have become mainstream, he said. “Today we have

the arts in school and physical education, and we take all those things for granted,” Mr. Selesnick said. In the new millennium, he continued, the big question in education has been, “Are we really educating our children for the future?” Taking into account such developments as changes in technology, an increasing number of careers each person will have in their lifetime, and a global economy, the skills that students need are shifting. He said there are a number of prominent education experts, such as Tony Wagner, founder and co-director of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard Graduate

School of Education, who are emphasizing 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, leadership, curiosity and imagination. With the adoption of the Common Core, he noted, there is also the current push towards standardization and accountability. Referring to Common Core, he said, “Today, some people feel it is more restrictive,” Mr. Selesnick said. “The pushback is that you also don’t want uniformity for every student, because then the teacher isn’t noticing who the students are in front of him or her.” With all of these forces dictating

our current debates, Mr. Selesnick said that the important thing is not to get caught up in an ideology, but rather to focus on doing the best for students when making decisions. “I would always like us to think about how well we know our students and what they need first,” Mr. Selesnick said. For him, the key is not to get stuck in an “either/or” mindset, but to think about how to combine these forces effectively. In the next presentation, Mr. Selesnick will focus on the standards and testing movement and how it’s affecting the Katonah-Lewisboro school district.

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Question: To touch, or not to touch? By ED KANZE Into the petite, strong, and nimble left-hand of my ten-year-old daughter, Tasman, I placed a salamander I’d found the night before. It had been raining. The air temperature was in the 50s. Fearing a mass slaughter of amphibians even on our relatively quiet, dead-end road, I’d gone for a walk, carrying a flashlight. My mission was to find and relocate frogs, toads and salamanders before they were squashed by cars. My arrival came too late for dozens. Mashed corpses, their innards forced out through their mouths spattered the road. Happily, I found two toads, a newt, and six spring peepers just in time. I also made a celebrity find: A tiny spotted salamander, rarely seen at this stage, fresh from its larval stage in a pond. Even though the amphibians appeared on a road that crosses our property, I was breaking the letter of a state law by picking them up. And I broke the law again, by holding the baby salamander overnight so my kids could see it, even though by plucking it off the road I surely saved its life. Ironically, the drivers of the cars

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N icki Esdorn, Michael Kooyman and Sam celebrate a first place ribbon in the Junior Division at the BRLA pace.

Smaller Pace field enjoyed perfect footing By JILL MURPHY Thank goodness that the Bedford Riding Lanes Association did not believe the weather forecast for thunderstorms and hail for Sunday, Sept. 13. It turned to be a lovely day, and the rain held off until late afternoon. It was a smaller field than usual at the BRLA Fall Country Pace and Luncheon since the American Gold Cup was taking place at Old Salem Farm and it was the first day of Rosh Hashanah, but all of the 60 teams competing had a wonderful ride. A crowd of 200 attended the luncheon afterwards. Charlotte Kooyman and BRLA trailman Sal Mastropolo set the course. There were some great new jumps built by Mr. Mastropolo, and the footing was perfect on the day. Barbara Matarazzo and Debbie Costa set the pace time of 1 hour, 11 minutes and 5 seconds. Former Bedford resident, Ken Silverman, who recently passed away was toasted at lunch. He volunteered at the paces for many years and always greeted everyone with his trademark good cheer. The 30th annual Memorial Day Country Pace and Luncheon is coming up in May of 2016. Here are the results, by division, for the BRLA Fall Country Pace and Luncheon: Juniors 1st Michael Kooyman-Nicki Esdorn 2nd Maeve Kelley-Nina Shilling 3rd Tara Mason-Alexa GagnonStephanie Jackson 4th Kiya and Anita Zander 5th Collen McCarthy-Amanda Ward 6th Amelia Devine & Lyla Zegelstein Pleasure 1st Susannah Pask & Blythe Stoecklein

2nd Linda Van Kooy & Jackie Elkholm 3rd Alex Peveler-Carrie Hurm 4th Amie Brisson-Jen SpadaroPat Vaskovicova 5th John and Christine Barry 6th Courtney and Mary Lou Kennedy-Vevette Greenberg Hunt 1st Earl Nemser-Lisa Bailey Cassidy 2nd Deb Higgins-Alison Estabrook 3rd Steve Stirbl-Joan Bernstein 4th Margie Neaderland-Vera Muller Paisner 5th Yolanda Knowlton-Jack Manes 6th Lara Ward-Liz Foote-Margie D’Avanzo Western 1st Lucy Prybylski-Anke Ott 2nd Anthony Zumpano-Helen Martino 3rd Diane and Vicky De Fiore 4th Donna Freeman-Rose Mary Biegger The next great BRLA event is the Barn Tour, which allows all of us to snoop on some amazing and mostly private horse properties that we would not normally get a chance to visit. This year’s tour will be held Monday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with lunch served at 1:30 p.m. Tour packets may be picked up at 498 Harris Road between 9 and 9:30 a.m., the morning of the tour, which includes lunch and a demonstration by Hunter Derby rider Holly Hays at the last destination. Tickets are $75; reservation is requested by Oct. 9. To purchase tickets, visit bedfornridinglanes.com.

The arrival of fall is an excellent time to get outside and work on the lawn, plant some perennials, mulch leaves and enjoy the outdoors. The volunteers on the Bedford 2020 Water and Land Use Task Force offer some seasonal tips on lawn care and native plants. Early fall is a good time to boost lawn health. Root growth is strongest in the fall, so aerate to make it easier for the roots to grow and keep the helpful soil bacteria healthy. Overseed with grass seed to outcompete weed seed. Cut the grass when it reaches four inches, but only down to three. This lets the roots grow long and strong. Also, leave the clippings to provide nutrition, along with mulched leaves. These efforts will pay off now and in the spring. Also consider adding native plants to your garden, and converting unused areas of lawn into trees, shrubs or ground cover. Bedford 2020 says that if you choose the right native

that flattened a great many of them were operating lawfully. Admittedly, dodge as many as I might, I kill amphibians when I drive on rainy nights, too. This, alas, is a trend. While more and more of us live lives estranged from our fellow earthlings and largely oblivious to them, regulations put an ever-tightening stranglehold on those of us who would get to know them up close, by picking them up and keeping a few as temporary captives. My kids, Ned, twelve, and Tasman, ten, have nature nuts as parents. They enjoy (at least I hope they enjoy) something of a “Gerald Durrell” (the famous naturalist) upbringing. Wild things join our household for brief stays, then go back where they came from. Fatalities in our informal short-term zoo are rare. Lifesaving is more the pattern, illustrated by the salamander

I caught and released the following night, and by a green snake my wife found on her way home from work. The snake, dainty and harmless and colored a luminous lime-green, was trying to cross a busy intersection. Debbie pulled over and risked her skin to save it. Although her temporary possession was surely illegal, the reptile would have died without it. While putting salamanders in the hands of children may be frowned upon in some circles, and illegal in others, it is the ethical and sensible choice. We cannot feel deep and genuine love for things that are kept at arm’s length. When Tasman held that miniature salamander in her hand, she glowed like a lightbulb. The extra glow that marvelous amphibian put in her eyes and spirit will never fade. There are rational arguments to be made against handling even harmless wild animals, just as there’s a good

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Sign up for the Wolf Conservation Center’s popular overnight experience, “Sleeping with Wolves,” which gives participants a chance to sleep with the 27 wolves that call the WCC home. It takes place Saturday, Oct. 3, from 5 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 4, at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $285 per four person tent; $150 for single tent occupancy; preregistration is required. Also on Sunday, Oct. 4, enjoy morning coffee with the wolves from 8 to 9 a.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring their newspapers and spend a relaxing morning with our Ambassador and red wolves. Coffee will be provided. The wolves can be PHOTO COURTESY WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER very active in the early morning, so Participants will have a chance to sleep among the 27 wolves at the Wolf the center requests that visitors re- Conversation Center during its popular overnight experience, “Sleeping with main quiet. Cost is $10 per person; Wolves.” The program will be offered on two weekends in October. preregistration is required. Later on Sunday, Oct. 4, there will winter is a special time for packs in porcelain berry Saturday, Oct. 3, be a special opportunity to photo- N orth America. Guests will learn from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants graph the Wolf Conservation Cen- about the circumstances around the will learn how invasive vines can ter’s Ambassador wolves Atka, N i- status of wolf management in the impact other species and the aeskai, Alawa and Zephyr, in the warm U.S., and the center will offer ad- thetics of their properties, how to glow of the later afternoon light. vocacy opportunities to those who distinguish invasives from native Guests will also be given access to are interested in joining the effort. vines, and how to effectively conphotograph the WCC’s critically en- Participants can bring cameras to trol them on their own properties. dangered Mexican wolves and red photograph ambassador wolves, as The workshop will be led by Sarah wolves from vantage points not gen- well as the elusive red wolves and Hoskinson, Mianus River Gorge erally available during regular visits. Mexican gray wolves, too. The pro- preserve manager and staff scienHours are 4:30 p.m. to sunset. gram starts at 11 a.m. Cost is $13 tist. Join the center for a special “Eve- for adults; $11 children under 12. Mianus River Gorge Executive Dining Howl” Friday, Oct. 9, at 6:30 Preregistration is required. rector Rod Christie will lead a walkp.m., and enjoy visiting the wolves “Sleeping with Wolves” will also ing tour of the Levene Property at during their favorite hour — dusk. be offered at WCC Saturday, Oct. the gorge Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 3 Learn about the mythology, biol- 10, from 5 p.m., through Sunday, p.m. The property is the newest 73ogy and ecology of wolves in North Oct. 11, at 8:30 a.m. acre acquisition of the Mianus River America while enjoying some wine For more information on all pro- Gorge Preserve. It features ridgetop and cheese. Guests will take a short grams and to register, visit nywolf. vistas, glacial erratic boulders, Pipsunset hike to “howl” with ambas- org. ing Brook and wetlands. sador wolves Atka, Alawa, N ikai Participants can explore this and Zephyr, and see the critically unique property that is only open Hike Mianus River Gorge’s endangered red wolves and Mexiby private tour. The hike includes newest section can wolves. Cost is $20 per person. one moderately steep climb. This program is for adults 21 and The Mianus River Gorge will The group will meet at the map over. present two special events in early shelter of the Mianus River Gorge On Saturday, Oct. 10, learn about October. Preserve, across the road from 167 It will hold a workshop on inva- Mianus River Road, Bedford. the mythology, biology and ecology Reserve for both events by calling of wolf families, and discover why sive vines such as bittersweet and

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234-3455 or email info@mianus. org. Pheasant release to bolster hunting season Approximately 30,000 adult pheasants are being released on lands open to public hunting for the fall pheasant hunting season, the State Department of Environmental Conservation said. The pheasant hunting season begins Thursday, Oct. 1, in northern and eastern portions of N ew York; Saturday, Oct. 17, in central and western portions; and Sunday, Nov. 1, on Long Island. All pheasant release sites provided by state-funded programs are open to public hunting. In partnership with N ew York City Department of Environmental Protection, pheasants will be released on state-owned lands prior to and during the fall hunting season at a number of sites on New York City Watershed lands. Pheasant hunting opportunities have also been enhanced by private landowners, who have opened their land to public hunting. A list of statewide pheasant release sites and sites receiving birds for the youth-only pheasant hunt weekends can be found at dec. ny.gov/outdoor. Boundaries for pheasant hunting zones conform to wildlife management units used for management of other upland wildlife. Unit boundaries can be also viewed on the DEC website. In addition to knowing these unit boundary descriptions, hunters should visit the DEC website to review the 2015-16 New York Hunting & Trapping Guide for complete regulations and other important information before going afield. Hunters who plan to use private lands should ask permission from the landowner, the state agency advised. Anyone interested in raising and releasing pheasants to expand next year’s hunting opportunities should contact Reynolds Game Farm at 607-273-2768.

In the Garden

Nature Notesl plant for the location, light, and soil conditions in your garden, once it is established the plant should need very little care and tolerate most droughts well; watering it is important in the first yea . Also, native plants will not need artificial pesticides or fertilizers, so they protect drinking water from contamination. They will also provide the right type of food for bees, butterflies and birds. Remember to buy seeds and plants that have not been treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. These pesticides stay in the plant its whole life, and are dangerous to bees and other pollinators. Bedford 2020’s website contains many resources for gardeners, including an article about planting for pollinators and suggestions for native plants, including the best ones for sun, shade and attracting birds to the garden. For more information, visit bedford2020.org.

‘Fatalities in our informal short-term zoo are rare.’

case to be made against feeding birds. However, if the handling is only occasional and the feeding is limited to a small feeder or two, surely the benefits outweigh the losses. Our son, Ned, at an age when most boys of my generation killed every snake they saw, holds serpents in tender regard. Why? I imagine his sympathy has everything to do with a red-bellied snake, about the size of a pencil, he found was he was four years old. Ned was digging in a sandpile with a toy truck. The reptile wriggled into view, and he responded with glee. So did his parents. The snake came back to the house, and there, for one night and one day, it lived comfortably in a terrarium, while Ned enjoyed temporary celebrity as a snake catcher. N ed’s captive may well leave descendants that exist, because it was treated with kindness by a human boy. What’s more, thousands more of its kind and related kinds may leave descendants, because N ed takes his ophidiophilia with him wherever he goes, and it’s contagious to his friends. To touch or not to touch? The choice is ours.

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Friday, September 25, 2015

The story of the original jujube By LEE REICH The original jujube — the real jujube — is a fruit, not a candy. The fruit is hardly known in America, but the Chinese have been growing and eating jujubes for more than 4000 years. Jujube plants traveled beyond Asia centuries ago. The Roman scholar Pliny recorded that jujubes were brought from Syria to Rome sometime near the end of Augustus’ reign. The first jujube plants to reach America crossed the Atlantic in 1837 and were planted in North Carolina. The plants aroused some interest as ornamentals, so in 1854 the U.S. Patent Office distributed jujube trees throughout the Middle Atlantic and Southern states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture started promoting the fruit itself, after receiving propagation wood of bettertasting varieties that plant explorer Frank Meyer sent over from China in 1908. Because of the jujube tree’s handsome

appearance and its adaptability to many soils, jujubes today are not uncommon dooryard trees in America’s Southern tier. But the fruit itself never did catch on. Say “Jujube,” and most Americans think of the cinema candy. Outside of China, jujube fruits have sometimes been called “Chinese dates.” Although botanically unrelated, jujube and date fruits do resemble each other in appearance, texture and flavo . Like dates, jujubes have a high concentration of sugar and one elongated pit. The just-ripe fruit is the color of mahogany, and is as shiny and smooth as if buffed with a cloth. At this stage, the flesh is crisp and sweet, reminiscent of an apple. If the fruit is left to ripen further, the skin begins to wrinkle as it loses water, and the flesh changes from light green to beige and becomes spongy — this is when the fruit becomes more like a date. Although jujubes were earmarked for warmer areas of this country, they

survive winter cold to at least minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit, so could possibly be grown around the North. The plant revels in summer sun and heat, and the lack of either would probably limit fruit production more than the winter cold around here. Full sun, or even better, full sun near a south-facing wall, would be ideal. Jujube is a small tree, rarely growing more than thirty feet high. The leaves are small and glossy, and the branches have a naturally drooping habit that is made more so when they are weighted down with fruit. The yellow flowers are small but abundant. After a spring flush of bloom, blossoming continues sporadically through summer. Given adequate heat and sun, jujube trees thrive without any special care, and also tolerate a wide range of moisture conditions. The plants are precocious; so much so that grafted trees have been known to bear some fruit the

same season as when they were grafted. The hundred pounds of fruit that a single jujube tree can produce do not all ripen at the same time, so the fruits must be picked every few days for a period of a month or more. In China, these fruits are eaten fresh, dried, smoked, pickled, as a butter, and — yes! — candied. A 1911 report from China to the U.S. Department of Agriculture included a recipe for making “Chinese honey jujubes.” The recipe involved boiling the dried fruits in successive changes of sugared water. That was the real jujube candy! A whole chapter on jujube, in addition to the candy recipe, can be found in my book “Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden.” Any gardening questions? Email them to me at garden@leereich.com and I’ll try answering them directly or in this column. Come visit my garden at www. leereich.com/blog.

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at the Homestead

undreds of families and supporters turned out on a beautiful late summer evening for the 19th annual Barn Dance at the John Homestead. One of the season’s most popular events, this year’s edition Sept. 19 featured a country barbecue, ice cream sundaes, a fi e pit for roasting s’mores, and a big line-up of local bands featuring musicians of all ages. New this year, Johnny Peers’ Muttville Comix, a troupe of dogs from rescue shelters displaying their many canine talents. “It was another banner year for the Barn Dance,” said Heather Langham, president of the board of the Friends of John Jay Homestead, which put on the big show. “Thanks to the efforts of the amazing event committee, we drew a vibrant young crowd with more families attending than ever before. We are thrilled to introduce the next generation to John Jay Homestead.” Miles Cameron and son.

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The big line-up of local musicians included the Bedford School of Rock Band.

Luca Marano, Everett O’Brien, Mia McCormack, James Gaynor, Alexander McCormack show the way to the Homestead’s Cow Barn.

Emme Viders, Elizabeth Riley, Lindsey Gaynor and Elle O’Brien on the lawn.

Johnny Peers’ Muttville Comix, a new highlight this year.

A young guest sports a Barn Dance straw hat.

Emily Grand with children Win, Beatrice and Lily.

Barn Dance Committee Co-chairs Kristle O’Brien, Kim Gaynor, Deanna Marano and Daphne Viders. Christina Lindbergh was also a co-chair.

Guests take a toy truck ride in the new Red Barn Discovery Center.

Kids enjoy themselves under the big tent set up for the event.

Watching the dog show.

Heather Langham, president of the board, and Ruth Sonshine, executive director, of the Friends of John Jay Homestead

Gal pals Charlie Levine and Elizabeth Fortune.

John Walker and daughters, Lindsay and Elizabeth.

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Town wants new powers to curb vacant ‘zombie’ homes continued from page 1 or ladders. A building would be considered vacant if it is unoccupied and either unsecured; secured by unusual means; determined to be unsafe by the building inspector; has an order to correct code violations; is illegally occupied or has been unoccupied for more than 60 days. Also under the proposed legislation, the town would not allow a number of prohibited conditions, such as broken or unsecured windows and doors, excessive litter, overgrown grass more than 10 inches, out-of-control vegetation, derelict vehicles, unfinishe abandoned construction, evidence of fi e damage, presence of vermin, presence of appliances in the yard and broken features such as fencing, lighting fixtu es and gutters. If a property was determined to be vacant, then a notice would be sent to its owner or the person in charge of it. If a prohibited condition is not corrected within 10 days, the town would be

able to authorize any necessary work to be performed on the property. The cost of the work would come from the town’s general fund, which would be reimbursed by a lien placed on a property. Supervisor Chris Burdick said during the Sept. 17 town meeting that putting a lien on a property provides more of an incentive for it to become cleaned up because taxes in the area are already high. “That’s the beauty of getting the lien on it,” he said. “We’re fortunate that our tax collections are very high. This wouldn’t work in Detroit, but it would work in Bedford.” The ability to place a lien on a property is thought to work in a situation of a zombie house because either its owner or the bank is paying its taxes. Tax receiver Amy Pectol said because someone is paying taxes on the properties, her department does not have many options besides contacting owners and banks under the current town ordinance.

Bedford amends zoning continued from page 1 residential use is higher, generally, on a square foot basis than the industrial zone or even a retail zone, you’re actually going to get less development overall.” Bedford’s planning board chairwoman Deirdre Courtney-Batson supported the change during the Sept. 17 meeting. She said the standards for noise and dust pollution are uniform across town, so residences within the light industrial zone would be protected the same as residences within other districts. “One of the things we did look at and spent some time talking about is the issue of whether there would be some kind of inherent conflict between light industrial uses and residential uses, and there is some potential for that. There’s some potential for that kind of conflict in almost any zone,” she said. “We really came to the conclusion that there is no significant downside to this and there is a significant upside: It will make some nonconforming residential properties conforming.”

N orma Drummond, Westchester County’s deputy planning commissioner, said that the zoning change has the support of the county planning board, especially since the change was proposed in the latest iteration of Bedford’s comprehensive plan. “We want to recognize that this change implements what’s already been recognized in the comprehensive plan that went through an extensive planning process and review,” she said. During the public hearing held to consider the law, no one spoke in opposition to it during the Sept. 17 meeting. During past town public meetings, Patrick Brennan, who is running for town supervisor against incumbent Chris Burdick, objected to the zoning change, saying that he feared it would lead to residential uses driving out businesses in the light industrial district. He supported Antioch’s affordable housing plan, and instead suggested that the three properties be rezoned into the town’s central business district instead, which allows residential housing.

Mr. Scott said, “The Town of Brookhaven on Long Island has been particularly active in enacting local legislation to combat zombie homes.” His research uncovered a sentiment from one local official there, which he thought was apt for Bedford leaders to consider. “As Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner said, ‘We have gotten to the point that we are not waiting for the banks to do the right thing anymore. We are just going to do it.’” The town in recent months incentivized a realtor to tear down a house off Stone Bridge Lane in Bedford Hills that sustained heavy fi e damage, as well as a property owner to tear down a derelict gas station off Old Post Road in Bedford Village. Both properties were deemed unsafe by Bedford’s building inspector Steven Fraietta. In both of these cases, the town threatened to perform the demolition work itself and place a lien on the properties.

News Notesl s

Are You O.K.’ calling Senior citizen services through Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) are free of charge and include the class reassurance program, “Are You O.K.” This is a computerized telephone calling system designed for older adults, disabled persons, people who live alone, or anyone else in Pound Ridge who needs to be checked on a daily basis. The system calls each enrolled subscriber at the same time each day. If the phone is not answered or the line is busy, the computer automatically notifies the police For details, call Louise Paolicelli at 764-8201.

Harvest Festival at BVES Bedford Village Elementary School hosts its annual Harvest Festival tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 26. Tickets are available at the event, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the school, 45 Court St., in Bedford. Family friendly activities will include carnival games, inflatables, a hay ride, pumpkin patch, barbeque and more. For information, call 234-4178.

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Antioch and market farmers team up continued from page 1 ple handmade sign that the church puts up every Saturday morning. He said that people in the community have been spreading the word, and grateful recipients have begun volunteering for the church’s program. “Folks who know one another and who are kind of struggling financially, they’ve been spreading the word in their networks. N ot only have they been spreading the word, but I’ve had a couple of them who come in and have just started volunteering,” he said. The Rev. McJunkin said the church requires no donations from food recipients. He said that the church usually gives away all of what it receives from the farm market within a half hour of putting out the food. “We set it up so that if we had leftover bags, we will refrigerate it and make it available to the congregation service the next day,” he said. “We’ve never had to do that.” The community farms that participate in the market and food donation program include Cabbage Hill Farm of Mount Kisco, owned by the Kohlberg family; Do-Re-Me Farms of N ew Hampton, owned by John Pahucki; JD Farms of Brewster, owned by Lou D’Alessandro; Mobius Fields of Westchester, owned by Deb Taft; and Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center in Yorktown Heights. The program will continue through Oct. 31 when the John Jay Market closes for the season. “We’re excited reaching out to a community. We want everyone to know the pleasure of sitting back down at the table,” Ms. Gordon said. “The farmers go back to the fiel

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Antioch Bastist Church is partnering with growers at the John Jay Farm Market on a new program to distribute surplus fresh produce to community residents.

“We view our project as a food supply and waste issue, a gesture of sharing rather than charity. It is a way of bringing farmers and consumers together to resolve a broken food system, and connect people to the origins of their food.”

knowing that fair labor has not gone to waste. It’s a win-win for everyone.” For Ms. Gordon, who has managed the John Jay Market since its beginning six years ago, there are other important social benefits as well

Seniors ‘Harvest Dance and Talent Show’ Senior citizens are invited to showcase their talents and enjoy an afternoon of dance at the annual Golden Harvest Dance and Talent Show Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Admission and parking are free; the center is also served by the Westchester County Bee-Line bus system. Seniors age 60 and over who have a special talent they would like to

share are welcome to join the day’s festivities. Singers, dancers, instrumentalists, group performers, magicians and seniors with unusual acts are welcome. Registration is required. To sign up, call 813-6300. From 12:30 to 3 p.m., seniors can dance to the sounds of classic oldies, big band, Latin, salsa and more. The event will also include group and line dances, ballroom dancing, and dance instructions for the salsa and merengue.

Food and other refreshments will be available for purchase. The dance is sponsored by Westchester County’s departments of Parks, Recreation and Conservation; Senior Programs and Services; and the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services. The County Center is located at 198 Central Ave., White Plains. For information, visit seniorcitizens.westchestergov.com.

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Scene from “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”

‘Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ comes to WCC The legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes takes the stage at Westchester Community College in a fast-paced production by the Aquila Theatre Company. The production of “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” takes place Saturday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m., in the Academic Arts Theatre on the Valhalla campus. In addition to Holmes, many of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s vivid characters are on hand: the trusted sidekick Dr. Watson, and Irene Adler, the woman who got away and the only woman to have won Holmes’s respect. Tickets are $22 general admission;

$20 for students and senior citizens; and $16 for children under 13. For credit card purchases, visit sunywcc. edu/smartarts. Tickets are also available in cash at the box ofﬁce 30 minutes before the scheduled performance time. The Aquila Theatre Company, whose mission is to make classical works accessible, visits more than 50 American cities each year. For further details, call WCC’s Ofﬁce of Cultural Affairs at 606-6262, or visit sunywcc.edu/events Westchester Community College is located at 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla.

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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

Acclaimed Mexican folk ballet troupe to perform For six decades Ballet Folklérico de México has brought Mexican history and culture to stages around the world. The company, housed in the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City, has pioneered the art form of baile folklórico, a collective term for traditional Latin American dances that emphasize local folk culture. The Ridgeﬁeld Playhouse brings the dance troupe to the stage Wednesday,

Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Ballet Folklórico de México’s dances reflect the traditions, customs, legends, beliefs and lifestyles of people in particular countries and regions. For tickets ($60), call 203-4385795, visit the box office, or go to ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield, Connecticut.

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Artwork by Stacie Flint

See hundreds of artists at Rhinebeck Arts Festival The ﬁrst weekend in October will see 200 independent artists and craftspeople gather in the heart of the Hudson Valley along with live music, specialty food and family activities, all at the Rhinebeck Arts Festival. The event takes place Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. There is free parking, and the show is held rain or shine. Pets are not admitted. The Hudson Valley is well represented among the artists, with more than 50 craftspeople and artists from the region showing their works.

Many artists will be demonstrating their skills (some of which visitors can join in), including marbled silk scarf maker Patricia Disantis; engraver and embosser Chong Lim; handdyed wool turner Anna Upston; and wood turner Don Hart. Rounding out the event is the Lindsey Webster Band, which will perform on Saturday and Sunday beginning at noon. For details, visit Artrider.com and link on the Rhinebeck Arts Festival. The Dutchess Count Fairgrounds is located at 6550 Spring Brook, Ave., Rhinebeck.

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A giant sea serpent fashioned from pumpkins surfaces near the Undersea Aquarium during “The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze” at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson.

Blazing Halloween

Lore, lights and legends in Sleepy Hollow Country BY MARY LEGRAND Only a person who’s been living in a cave for the last couple of decades would be surprised to learn that Halloween is a holiday no longer reserved just for candy-craving kids. Halloween’s lure extends to people of all ages, including adults, thousands of whom have flocked to Westchester County venues run by Historic Hudson Valley in the recent past. This year should be no different, with more than 150,000 visitors expected to attend four events: “The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze” at Van Cortlandt Manor in Crotonon-Hudson; “Horseman’s Hollow” at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow; “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at the Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow; and “Legend Behind the ‘Legend’” at Washington Irving’s homestead, Sunnyside, in Tarrytown. Featuring expanded programs including the most nights every offered, the Halloween season events are the largest in the Hudson Valley, according to Historic Hudson Valley representatives. The biggest attraction offered by Historic Hudson Valley is “The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze,” whose small team of artists come together each year to fashion some 7,000 live pumpkins and composite “Funkins” in elaborate constructions such as life-size dinosaurs and eight-foot-tall working jack-o’lanterns in a box, all lit up throughout the wooded walkways, orchards and gardens of the Van Cortlandt family estate. “Blaze’s” creative director, Michael N atiello, has said the true inspiration for “Blaze” is the landscape of Van Cortlandt Manor, and considers it a land art installation informed by artists such as Michael Heizer, Robert Smithson, Donald Judd and Andy Goldsworthy. Arrangement and placement of pumpkins are meant to complement and draw attention to the site’s architecture, history and natural surroundings. Everything from traditional jacko’-lanterns to elaborate abstract designs are set up in various arrangements, including flying pumpkin ghosts soaring overhead, shrunken heads, mushrooms, skeletons, and, new this year, a circus train and pumpkin planetarium, all accompanied by an official and spooky soundtrack. Carving for “The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze” began in mid-June for the composite “Funkins.” Since the majority of pumpkins are fresh, many do not survive the full run of the “Blaze,” so Historic Hudson Valley orders many extra to be sure there are sufficient numbers for the

A scary “friend” in the field during “Horseman’s Hollow” at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow.

program. In fact, the total amount ordered tops more than 10,000 live pumpkins. Weighing between ﬁve and 10 pounds apiece, that works out to more than 200,000 pounds of pumpkins. In addition, prior to each event week, it takes 15 to 20 volunteers several days of scooping pulp and seeds from the pumpkins to get them ready for the carvers, and most of the pumpkins must be replaced during the event’s sevenweek run. Lighting is just as important, so another 15 to 20 volunteers light votive candles in the pumpkins each night, starting their task about three hours before the doors open. “Blaze” is handicapped accessible, as there are no stairs to negotiate through the installation. That said, there are some narrow and slightly sloped brick paths, and it is a walk-through experience along uneven, unpaved, soft-surface terrain. If that’s not quite scary enough, check out “Horseman’s Hollow,” back for its sixth year at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, which is transformed into a terror-inducing landscape ruled by the undead, the evil and the insane. Visitors begin walking a haunted trail, stumbling upon scary scenes of a town driven mad by the Headless Horseman. The Hollow’s unfortunate inhabitcontinued on page 16

Storyteller Jonathan Kruk performs Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at the Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow.

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What’s Happening (Please call numbers listed to confirm events.)

Exhibitions, historic homes and antiques ALDRICH MUSEUM, Ridgefield, Conn. — through Oct. 18, “Sloth”; 203438-4519. ARMONK OUTDOOR ART SHOW — Sept. 26 and 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Community Park, Armonk; armonkoutdoorartshow.org. BOSCOBEL HOUSE AND GARDENS, Garrison — through Nov. 29, “Every Kind of a Painter”; through December, tours; 845-265-3638. BRUCE MUSEUM, Greenwich, Conn. — through Oct. 18, “Pride”; through Nov. 8, “Madagascar”; through Nov. 29, Theodore Nierenberg photographs; Sept. 26 to Jan. 3, Charles Harold Davis retrospective; 203869-0376. DYAN & DAUGHTERS GALLERY, Katonah — ongoing, “The Greenport Series”; 772-8322. GLASS HOUSE, New Canaan, Conn. — through Nov. 30 (closed Wednesday-Thursday), tours; 866-811-4111. JOHN JAY HOMESTEAD, Katonah — through October, Wednesday-Sunday, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., guided tours; 232-5651. KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART — through Oct. 11, “Inside the Outside”; 2329555. KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY — through Sept. 30, Northern Westchester Watercolor Society exhibition; 232-3508, nwws@gmail.com. LIONHEART GALLERY, Pound Ridge — through Sept. 27, group exhibition; 7648689. MADELYN JORDON FINE ART, Scarsdale — ongoing, “Love/Paint”; 723-8738. MUSCOOT FARM, Somers — Sept. 26 and 27, noon to 4 p.m., Hope Friedland Group exhibition; 864-7282. NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART, Purchase — through Oct. 11, “Gold,” “Teresa Margolles”; 251-6100. OAK & OIL, Katonah — ongoing, Loretta S.W. Barnett, Diane J. Stendhal exhibition; 232-8100. POUND RIDGE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL — Oct. 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., throughout Scotts Corners; poundridgeny.org. POUND RIDGE LIBRARY — through Oct. 10, “SheilArt”; 764-5085. POUND RIDGE MUSEUM — through November, Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m., “Hiram Halle’s Life & Legacy”; 764-4333. PROVENANCE GALLERY, Bedford Hills — ongoing exhibitions; 218-8822. RHINEBECK ARTS FESTIVAL — Oct. 2 to 4, Dutchess County Fairgrounds; crafts@ artrider.com. SILVERMINE ARTS CENTER, New Canaan, Conn. — through Nov. 1, “Invented Worlds/Surrogate Landscapes,” “Nocturnal-

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Common threads Teresa Margolles’ mixed media on textile “American Juju for the Tapestry of Truth” is among the works on view in “We Have a Common Thread,” through Oct. 11 at the Neuberger Museum, Purchase College. For details, call the Neuberger at 251-6100.

ing,”; 203-966-9700. WARD POUND RIDGE RESERVATION, Cross River — through Nov. 1, “Blind Ambition” 864-7317.

Performing arts ARC STAGES, Pleasantville — through Oct. 11, “Love/Sick”; 747-6206. AVON THEATRE, Stamford, Conn. — for listings, information, 203-967-3660. BUNGALOW, Croton Falls — Thursdays, 9 p.m., blues jam; 845-669-8533. CARAMOOR, Katonah — Sept. 27, 1 p.m., family concert, Yo-Yo Ma, the Knights; Sept. 27, 4 p.m., concert, Yo-Yo Ma, the Knights; 232-1252, Caramoor.org. COPLAND HOUSE AT MERESTEAD, Mount Kisco — Sept. 26, 8 p.m., “25+: Celebrating Leonard Bernstein”; 788-4659. FRIENDS OF MUSIC CONCERTS — Sept. 26, 8 p.m., Emerson String Quartet, Sleepy Hollow High School; 861-5080. HAMMOND MUSEUM, North Salem — Sept. 26, 1 to 3 p.m., Japanese Tea Ceremony; Sept. 26, 1 to 3 p.m., “Hao Bang Ah, Sheep!”; Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m., Duo Yumeno; 669-5033.

JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER, Pleasantville — through Sept. 30, “Classic French Cinema” series; 747-5555. MTK TAVERN, Mount Kisco — Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Youth Jam; Wednesdays, 8 p.m., country/honky-tonk night; Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., supper club; 218-3334. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, Purchase College — Oct. 3, 8 p.m., the 5 Browns; 251-6200. POUND RIDGE LIBRARY — Fridays, 11 a.m., “Fun with Music” (age 5 and younger; pre-register); 764-5085. RIDGEFIELD (CONN.) PLAYHOUSE — Sept. 25, 8 p.m., Pilobolus; Sept. 26, 8 p.m., Gilbert Gottfried; Sept. 27, 8 p.m., “The Spirit of Michael Jackson”; Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., Ballet Folklórico de México; Oct. 2, 8 p.m., Dave Mason; 203-438-5795. RIDGEFIELD THEATER BARN — through Oct. 3, “Calendar Girls”; 203-4319850. STUDIO AROUND THE CORNER, Brewster — Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., “Evening of Broadway’s Best”; 845-363-8330. TOWNE CRIER, Beacon — Sept. 25, 8:30 p.m., Donna the Buffalo; Sept. 26, 8:30 p.m., Howie Day; Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.,

Slam Allen; 845-855-1300. WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATRE, Elmsford — through Nov. 29, “Show Boat”; 592-2222. WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE — Oct. 3, 8 p.m., Aquila Theatre Company, “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”; 606-6262.

Lectures, literary events, demonstrations BEDFORD FREE LIBRARY, Bedford Village — Sept. 29, 3:30 p.m., “Crafts with Christa” (kindergarten-fifth grade); Mondays through Oct. 26, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. “Build with Legos” (kindergarten-fourth grade, pre-register); Wednesdays through Oct. 21, “Baby Bounce and Rhyme” (4-11 months, pre-register); ongoing, children’s story times: Tuesdays, 2 p.m., “Stories, Songs and Surprises” (ages 2-5); Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m., “Musical Mother Goose” (12-30 months, pre-register); Thursdays, 11:15 a.m., “Stories, Songs and Surprises” (ages 2-5); 234-3570. BEDFORD HILLS FREE LIBRARY —

through October, children’s story times: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., “Laptime for Pipsqueaks (6 to 18 months); Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m., “Read More Three’s and Four’s (ages 3-4); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., “Little Folks & Friends” (18 months to age 3); Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m., “Older Kids Only” (kindergarten to third grade); 666-6472, bedfordhillsfreelibrary.org. CHAPPAQUA CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL — Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Robert Bell Middle School; 747-2500. KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY — Sept. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., SAT practice test; Sept. 27, 4 p.m., poets Jessica Greenbaum, Daniel Brown; Sept. 30, 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., “Therapeutic Art for Special Needs”; ongoing, weekly children’s story times: Mondays, 1 p.m. (ages 3-4); Tuesdays, 2 p.m. (ages 4-5); Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. (ages 4-5); 232-3508. MOUNT KISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY — ongoing, weekly children’s story times: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. (6-18 months); Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. (18 months-5 years); Thursdays, 11 a.m. (ages 3-5); Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., “Read to Rover”; 864-0043. NEW CASTLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY — Sept. 27, 2 p.m., children’s program, printing press history, Horace Greeley House, Chappaqua; 238-4466. POUND RIDGE LIBRARY — Thursdays through Nov. 19, 1 to 3 p.m., “A History of European Art”; ongoing, children’s story times: Tuesdays, 10:45 a.m., “Moms and Tots” (age 2, with parent/caregiver); Tuesdays, 4 p.m., “Story Hour” (ages 3-5); Thursdays, 10:45 a.m., “Mother Goose Story Time” (12-24 months, with parent/ caregiver); monthly teen book groups: “Teen Night@the Library,” mother-daughter book group, “Sci-Fi and More”; pre-register, 764-5085.

Nature, gardening, outdoor activities BEDFORD AUDUBON — Mondays through October, 9 to 11 a.m., volunteer opportunity, Leon Levy Native Garden, Katonah; through Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chestnut Ridge Hawkwatch, Bedford Corners, open for raptor migration viewing, bring binoculars; Sept. 30, 9 a.m. to noon, “Breakfast with the Hawks” (pre-register); 232-1999. HAMMOND MUSEUM, North Salem — Sept. 26, 1 to 3 p.m., Mid-Autumn Festival; 669-5033. MIANUS RIVER GORGE, Bedford — Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to noon, invasive vines workshop; Oct. 4, 1 to 3 p.m., walking tour, Levene property; pre-register, 2343455, info@mianus.org. MUSCOOT FARM, Somers — Sept. 27, 1 p.m., Halloween decorations workshop; 864-7282. POUND RIDGE LAND CONSERVANCY — Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to noon, harvest and winter planting workshop, Armstrong Edu-

cation Center; prlc.net. STAMFORD (CONN.) MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER — Fridays, 8 to 10 p.m., observatory open (weather permitting); 203-322-1646. STONE BARNS CENTER, Pocantico Hills — Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Harvest Fest; 366-6200. TRAILSIDE MUSEUM, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River — Sept. 27, 2 p.m., “Legends and Lore of the Little People”; 864-7317. WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS — Sept. 27, “Bicycle Sundays,” Bronx River Park; 864-PARK. WOLF CONSERVATION CENTER, South Salem — ongoing, various programs; nywolf.org.

Special events BEDFORD VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Harvest Festival; 234-4178. BEDFORD HILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY — Oct. 3, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Oktoberfest on the Green; 234-9751. BEDFORD HILLS LIVE — Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m., Community Harvest Dinner, Depot Plaza parking lot; 241-0269. COMMUNITY CENTER OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER — Oct. 3, 6 to 8 p.m., benefit cocktail party, auction, St. Matthew’s Fellowship Room, Bedford; 2326572. FARMERS AND BAKERS MARKET — Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Antiques & Tools of Business & Kitchen, Pound Ridge; 764-0015. FARM MARKET — Saturdays through Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., John Jay Homestead, Katonah; 232-5651, ext. 108. FARMERS MARKET — Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Muscoot Farm, Somers; 8647282. GENERATION UBUNTU — Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., annual benefit, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Briarcliff Manor; 203-219-6265. KATONAH VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY — Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., “Breath, Movement and Meditation,” Katonah Village Library; 486-6480. LEWISBORO LIBRARY FAIR — Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Onatru Farm, South Salem; 763-3857. POUND RIDGE LIBRARY — Sept. 26, 1 p.m., Lego Builders Club; Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m., chair yoga; Sundays, 1 to 2 p.m., Chess Fest; 764-5085. ST. PATRICK’S GOLF OUTING — Oct. 5, Salem Golf Club, North Salem; 4713333.

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WESTCHESTER Bow Tie Cinemas Mount Kisco Cinemas 144 Main St., Mount Kisco, 666-6900 — Call theater for schedule.

Jacob Burns Film Center 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville, 7475555 — Pawn Sacrifice, Friday, 12:05, 2:30, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55; Saturday, 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:30, 9:55; Sunday, 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10’ Monday, 2:05, 5:10, 7:35, 9:55; Tuesday, 2, 5:15, 7:40, 10; Wednesday, 5:25, 7:50, 10:10; Thursday, 2, 5:10, 7:40, 10. Sleeping with Other People, Friday, 12:10, 2:35, 5:10, 7:15, 9:20; Saturday, 1:35, 3:45, 5:50, 7:55, 10:05; Sunday, 12:05, 3:35, 5:40, 7:50,

9:55; Monday, 1, 3, 5:05, 10:05; Tuesday, 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:15, 9:20; WednesdayThursday, 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:20, 9:25. Stonewall, Friday-Sunday, 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Monday, 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9:10; Tuesday, 1, 3:35, 6:15, 9; Wednesday, 1:05, 3:40, 6:16, 9; Thursday, 1:05, 3:40, 6:15, 9:05. Grandma, Friday, 12:15, 2:15, 4:15, 6:05, 7:55, 9:45; Saturday, 12, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10; Sunday, 12:10, 2:10, 4, 6 8, 10:05; Monday, 1:05, 3:10, 4:55, 9:05; TuesdayWednesday, 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:10; Thursday, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Loulou, Friday, 12, 2:20, 5, 7:25, 9:50; Tuesday, 2:30, 7:10; Thursday, 4:45. Beauty and the Beast, Saturday, 12, 7:20, 9:20; Wednesday, 1, 5:55. Best of the Fest: Party Mix, Saturday, 12:05. The Clockmaker, Saturday, 2:10, 5:10; Tuesday, 5, 9:35; Thursday, 9:50. Purple Noon, Sunday, 12, 5:20; Monday, 2, 5,

Arts Round up The Katonah Museum of Art. “Gluttony,” one of the “Seven Deadly Sins” in the Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance exhibition; through Oct. 11. Artist Emilie Clark uses her family’s preserved food waste to create installations that retain the quality of old-world sill life paintings. The Katonah Museum is located at 134 Jay St., Katonah. For more information, visit katonahmuseum.org. The Neuberger Museum of Art. “Gold,” one of the “Seven Deadly Sins” in the Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance exhibition; through Oct. 11. This exhibition explores the many ideas with which this most desirable of materials is associated, and features some of the best known contemporary artists working in the U.S. and abroad today. The N euberger Museum of Art is located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase. For more information, visit neuberger.org. The Bruce Museum. “Pride,” one of the “Seven Deadly Sins” in the Fairfield/Westchester Museum Alliance exhibition; through Oc. 18. The sin of arrogance, explored through mankind’s hubris and vanity. Objects of art and material culture from the Renaissance into contemporary period. The Bruce Museum is located at 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut.

For more information, visit brucemuseum.org. Hudson River Museum. “Envy,” one of the “Seven Deadly Sins” in the Fairﬁeld/Westchester Alliance exhibition; through Sept. 26. The most corrosive of deadly sins, “Envy” is interpreted by multi-media artist Adrien Broom in photographs and life-sized scenes from fairy tales. The Hudson River Museum is located at 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. For more information, visit hrm.org. The Stamford Museum & Nature Center. “ReDress: Upcycled Style” by N ancy Judd; through N ov. 1. Unique garments fashioned from recycled and repurposed materials. The exhibition shows new ways of thinking about trash and our responsibility to reduce, reuse and recycle. The Stamford Museum is located at 39 Scoﬁeld Road, Stamford, Connecticut. For more information, visit stamfordmuseum.org. The Hammond Museum. The Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 26, 1 to 3 p.m. This class will teach the basic principles and practice of Japanese tea and inside the Japanese Tea Room setting at the Hammond Museum’s Tea Room. The Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden is located at 28 Deveau Road, South Salem. For more information, visit hammondmuseum.org.

7:25, 9:50. Best of the Fest: Kid Flix Mix, Sunday, 2:10. Wages of Fear, Sunday, 2:25, 7:45; Wednesday, 3, 7:55; Thursday, 1:30. Winter on Fire, Monday, 7:30. The Beaux’s Stratagem, Wednesday, 2. A Man and a Woman, Thursday, 7:30.

Empire Cinemas Routes 22 and 312, Brewster, 845-2790058 — Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (PG-13), Friday-Saturday, 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9; Sunday, 1:10, 3:50, 6:30; Monday-Thursday, 6:30. Black Mass (R), Friday-Saturday, 1:30, 4, 6:45, 9:10; Sunday, 1:30, 4, 6:45; Monday-Thursday, 6:45. Hotel Transylvania (PG), FridaySaturday, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9; Sunday, 1, 3, 5, 7; Monday-Thursday, 7.

Saw Mill Multiplex Route 9A, Hawthorne, 747-2333 — Everest (PG-13), Friday-Wednesday, 12:30. Everest in 3D (PG-13), FridayWednesday, 3:15, 7:05, 9:55. Black Mass (R), Friday-Wednesday, 1:25, 4:15, 7:10, 10. The Intern PG-13), FridayWednesday, 1:15, 4:05, 7, 9:50. Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG), Friday-Wednesday, 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45. Hotel Transylvania 2 in 3D (PG), FridayWednesday, 10:05. Pawn Sacrifice (R), Friday-Wednesday, 1:30, 4:10, 7:15, 10:10. Stonewall (R), Friday-Wednesday, 1:10, 4, 7:30, 10:20. Grandma (R), Friday-Wednesday, 1, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 9:45. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (PG13), Friday-Wednesday, 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15. Learning to Drive (R), FridayWednesday, 1:40, 4:35, 7:25, 9:40. A Walk in the Woods (R), Friday-

Wednesday, 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10:05.

Avon Theater 272 Bedford St., Stamford, 203-9673660 — Grandma (R), Friday, 5:40, 7:30, 9:20; Saturday, 2, 3:50, 5:40, 7:30, 9:20; Sunday, 2, 3:50, 5:40, 7:30; Monday, 5:40, 7:30; Tuesday, 4:50, 6:40; Wednesday-Thursday, 5:40, 7:30. Pawn Sacrifice (PG-13), Friday, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40; Saturday, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40; Sunday, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15; MondayThursday, 4:45, 7:15. Big Trouble in Little China (PG-13), Tuesday, 8:30.

Bow Tie Cinemas Landmark 5 Landmark Square, Stamford, 203-3243100 — Call theater for schedule.

Bow Tie Cinemas Majestic 118 Summer St., Stamford, 203-3231690 — Call theater for schedule.

Bow Tie Cinemas Playhouse 89 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-966-0600 — Call theater for schedule.

Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas at Greenwich Plaza 2 Railroad Ave., Greenwich, 203-8694030 — Call theater for schedule. (The Record-Review is not responsible for last-minute schedule changes. Please phone theater to verify times.)

Halloween legends and blazing pumpkins continued from page 15 ants are all too ready to keep visitors from ever leaving, Historic Hudson Valley representatives say, with creatures — human and otherwise — all too ready to surround the unsuspecting guests with a barrage of special effects. Those who “survive” enter the ruins of Ichabod’s Schoolhouse, where they must endure a twisted maze of horrors, only to end up in the lair of the Horseman. As with “The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze,” most nights end up selling out in advance, so those wishing to attend should make reservations early. The organizers caution that “Horseman’s Hollow” “is not suitable for adults who are claustrophobic, have heart or respiratory conditions, are prone to seizures or have other chronic health conditions.” It is also not appropriate for children under 10. Two other Historic Hudson Valley events for Halloween might prove to put visitors less on edge. Washington Irving’s “Legend” brings the master storyteller Jonathan Kruk into the historic candlelit interior of Sleepy Hollow’s circa-1685 Old Dutch Church, where for 15 evenings he offers a dramatic retelling of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” featuring the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones and Katrina Van Tassel, accompanied by spooky live organ music by Jim Keyes. Old Dutch Church is across the

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Children play outside of Washington Irving’s homestead, Sunnyside, during “Legend Behind the ‘Legend’” in Tarrytown.

street from Philipsburg Manor, where visitors must park. There will be three performances lasting about 45 minutes apiece each evening. In addition, “The Legend behind the ‘Legend’” is a daytime experience at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside homestead in Tarrytown that highlights the author of that famous story. “Legend” includes a tour of Sunnyside, with its blend of architectural styles, showcasing numerous objects from Historic Hudson Valley’s collection related to Mr. Irving’s famous story.

Visitors can also enjoy a shadow puppet performance of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” and experience one of Irving’s spooky tales on a walk through the woods. Sunnyside is on West Sunnyside Lane, off Route 9 in Tarrytown. All events are held rain or shine. Proceeds support Historic Hudson Valley, the Tarrytown-based private, nonproﬁt educational organization that owns and operates the historic sites that host these events. These events have limited capacity and often sell out; admission is by

advance purchase, timed ticket. Buy tickets online at hudsonvalley. org or by calling 366-6900. There is a $2 per ticket surcharge for phone orders and for tickets purchased onsite, if available. “Blaze” dates are Oct. 2, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, and Oct. 21 to 31, plus Nov. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. Online tickets are $20 for adults ($25 on Saturdays); $16 for children 3 to 17 ($20 on Saturdays); and free of charge for children younger than 3 and Historic Hudson Valley members. “Horseman’s Hollow” dates are Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31, plus N ov. 1. Online tickets are $20 ($25 on Saturdays). New this year, Fast Track lets visitors skip the line in their time slot and is a $15 ticket upgrade. Historic Hudson Valley members receive a $5 per ticket discount. Irving’s “Legend” dates are Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, plus Nov. 1. Seating is very limited and there are three performances each evening. Online tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for children younger than 18. Historic Hudson Valley members receive a $5 discount per ticket. “Legend Behind the ‘Legend’” dates are Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, plus N ov. 1. Online tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for senior citizens; $8 for children 3 to 17; and free for those under 3 and Historic Hudson Valley members.

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Late Somers goal foils Foxes BY KEN KOSTIK Soccer can be a cruel game. Fox Lane battled host Somers who entered the game with a 5-1-0 mark, that only loss to perennial power Arlington, and had the better scoring opportunities throughout the Sept. 21 match. A breakdown on a cross from the right corner late in the second half led to a tap-in goal by the Tuskers’ Brendan Bianchi and a 1-0 victory for Somers. In a game that was equal in time of possession, it was the Foxes who took better advantage, testing Somers keeper Kenny Kurtz on numerous occasions, forcing him to make nine saves in recording the shutout. “Unfortunately, when you play a team like that, one mistake can cost you,” said Fox Lane head coach J.R. Pouncey. “Our inability to do some things hurt us. We committed a few too many turnovers in our defensive third of the field, and it ended up giving them a few more attacking chances than I had liked, and, with under six minutes to go, they took advantage of one of those mistakes.” Fox Lane senior Shawn Walsh had a trio of good scoring chances in the first half. Just eight minutes in, his attempt from straight away from 10 yards out just rolled outside of the right post, then, with 13:45 left before the intermission, his 20-yarder from straight away was caught by a kneeling Kurtz. Walsh also showed some dexterity and skill in working for his own shot when, with eight minutes to go before the break, headed a bouncing ball high in the box over and past a defender and to himself, where he attempted a soft header towards Kurtz. Walsh was unable to get the ball high enough and Kurtz reached up and snared the ball before it could get past him. Eight minutes into the second half, Somers almost snapped the scoreless tie when N icholas Fierro fired a 15-yarder from the right alley towards Fox Lane goalie Dillon Medd, who corralled the shot, one of his five saves on the afternoon. A little

more than two minutes later, Fox Lane’s Matt Harrison found teammate Kevin Alvarez in the box, but Kurtz smothered the shot. Somers finally got on the scoreboard with only 5:44 remaining, when a crossing pass from deep in the right corner found the foot of Jack Maher at the left post. With Medd committed to playing the ball and slipping across his crease to play Maher, the Tusker played the ball back across the goalmouth to an open Bianchi, who had an open right side of the net to tap the ball into. The loss left Fox Lane at 2-2-0 on the young season. “It’s still early in the season and we came back last year when we found ourselves in a very similar situation,” said Pouncey. “Hopefully, we can clean some things up, and they are just fundamental things that we need to do better, and we can find a way to put the ball away.” He added, “There were a lot of positives out there today, we have to find a way to play and entire 80-minute game now.” Fox Lane had opened this past week with a 1-0 loss at Mahopac Sept. 17. Christian Shkreli had the lone goal of the game in the 44th minute for the victorious Indians. “They came to play, they outworked and outplayed us,” said Pouncey. “Their attack put us on our heels and we struggled to find any rhythm and effectiveness in keeping possession.” John Jay started this past week with a 1-0 loss at Ossining Sept. 17. Giovanni Encalada’s goal in the 73rd minute proved to be the game-winner for Ossining. “The team played well against Ossining,” said John Jay head coach Peter N eidell. “We had a great opportunity in the second minute to score, but just missed the frame. The game could have gone either way and was a well-played match by both teams. N either team generated many scoring chances and it was a battle of the midfields. This was a 1-0 game that both teams could have won. We had a golden opportunity with 10 min-

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The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Katonah Fire District, 65 Bedford Road, Katonah, New York 10536, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for the conversion to an Emergency Command Vehicle and requisite equipping of one (1) 2016 Fleet/Non-Retail CK15706 4WD 4 dr Commercial Vehicle. A five (5) page Bid Specification list is on file with and may be obtained from the Secretary of said District. Copies of the Specifications may be obtained at the Fire House at the above address on Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, or upon written request to the Secretary at the above address, or via fax request to the Secretary at (914) 232-1098. Bids may also be submitted from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at the Katonah Fire House, 65 Bedford Road, Katonah, New York 10536. Similarly available from the Secretary is seven (7) page “Selected Model & Options” information describing the model to be converted. Bids may be submitted by hand delivery on Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, in a sealed envelope addressed to the Secretary of the Katonah Fire District, Nina L. Kellogg, at the Katonah Fire House, 65 Bedford Road, Katonah, New York 10536 or by mail addressed to the Secretary of the Katonah Fire District, Nina L. Kellogg at the Katonah Fire House, 65 Bedford Road, Katonah, New York 10536, and must be marked “Bid – 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Conversion”. Envelopes must bear the name and address of the bidder and must be received by the Secretary no later than 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at which time they will be submitted to the Board of Fire Commissioners. All bids received by 8:00 pm, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 will be opened and read at a regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners to be held at the Katonah Fire House, 65 Bedford Road, Katonah, New York 10536, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 8:00 pm. All contracts awarded pursuant to this Notice shall be subject to the provisions of Section 103 and all subsections of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law. The

Katonah Fire District reserves the right to alter or change specifications and to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding. A signed non-collusion certificate must be enclosed with each bid proposal. The purchaser is not subject to Federal, State or Local taxes. By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Of the Katonah Fire District Nina L. Kellogg Secretary Dated: September 25, 2015 RR211-15 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Bedford will hold a public hearing on the following: Request of: 326 South Bedford Road LLC 326 South Bedford Road Bedford Corners, NY 10549 for a variance of the Town of Bedford Zoning Ordinance to permit: The renovation of an existing greenhouse/shed to be used as a greenhouse/art studio with the construction of a 24-square foot kiln addition resulting in total proposed building coverage of 3.428% where 3% is permitted in the Residential 4 Acre Zoning District. This request being a variance of Article V Section 125-50 for property owned by the applicant and located on: 326 South Bedford Road Bedford Corners, New York 10549 designated as Section 83.13 Block 1 Lot 7 on the Tax Map of the Town of Bedford in an R-4 Acre Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2015 at the Town House Offices, 2nd Floor, 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, New York, at 7:30 P.M. At this hearing all persons appearing in favor of or in opposition to the above application will be heard. Attendance at said hearing is not required. Applicants or their representatives must be present. DATED: September 18, 2015 Peter Michaelis, Chair Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals Inquiry may be directed to: Alexandra J. Costello, Secretary Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals 425 Cherry Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914) 666-4585 (914) 666-2026 FAX acostello@bedfordny.gov www.bedfordny.gov RR212-15 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Bedford will hold a public hearing on the following: Request of: 326 South Bedford Road LLC 326 South Bedford Road Bedford Corners, NY 10549 for a variance of the Town of Bedford Zoning Ordinance to permit: The installation of plumbing facilities consisting of a powder room (one toilet and one sink) and kitchenette in a reconstructed accessory structure (barn) to be used as recreational space where plumbing

in accessory structures is prohibited; and total proposed building coverage of 3.428% where 3% is permitted in the Residential 4 Acre Zoning District. This request being a variance of Article I Section 125-3 Definition of Studio and Article V Section 125-50 for property owned by the applicant and located on: 326 South Bedford Road Bedford Corners, New York 10549 designated as Section 83.13 Block 1 Lot 7 on the Tax Map of the Town of Bedford in an R-4 Acre Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2015 at the Town House Offices, 2nd Floor, 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, New York, at 7:30 P.M. At this hearing all persons appearing in favor of or in opposition to the above application will be heard. Attendance at said hearing is not required. Applicants or their representatives must be present. DATED: September 18, 2015 Peter Michaelis, Chair Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals Inquiry may be directed to: Alexandra J. Costello, Secretary Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals 425 Cherry Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914) 666-4585 (914) 666-2026 FAX acostello@bedfordny.gov www.bedfordny.gov RR213-15 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Bedford will hold a public hearing on the following: Request of: 326 South Bedford Road LLC 326 South Bedford Road Bedford Corners, NY 10549 for a variance of the Town of Bedford Zoning Ordinance to permit: The demolition and reconstruction of an existing one-story cottage resulting in living area of 976 square feet where 800 square feet of gross floor area is permitted; and total proposed building coverage of 3.428% where 3% is permitted in the Residential 4 Acre Zoning District. This request being a variance of Article V Section 125-50 and Article III Section 125-79.1 (1), (2), and (7) for property owned by the applicant and located on: 326 South Bedford Road Bedford Corners, New York 10549 designated as Section 83.13 Block 1 Lot 7 on the Tax Map of the Town of Bedford in an R-4 Acre Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2015 at the Town House Offices, 2nd Floor, 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, New York, at 7:30 P.M. At this hearing all persons appearing in favor of or in opposition to the above application will be heard. Attendance at said hearing is not required. Applicants or their representatives must be present. DATED: September 18, 2015 Peter Michaelis, Chair Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals Inquiry may be directed to: Alexandra J. Costello, Secretary Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals 425 Cherry Street

Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914) 666-4585 (914) 666-2026 FAX acostello@bedfordny.gov www.bedfordny.gov RR214-15

At this hearing all persons appearing in favor of or in opposition to the above application will be heard. Attendance at said hearing is not required. Applicants or their representative must be present. DATED: September 18, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Bedford will hold a public hearing on the following: Request of: 326 South Bedford Road LLC 326 South Bedford Road Bedford Corners, NY 10549 for a variance of the Town of Bedford Zoning Ordinance to permit: The construction of a tennis court resulting in building coverage of 3.428% where 3% is permitted for property located in the Residential 4 Acre Zoning District. This request being a variance of Article V Section 125-50 for property owned by the applicant and located on: 326 South Bedford Road Bedford Corners, New York 10549 designated as Section 83.13 Block 1 Lot 7 on the Tax Map of the Town of Bedford in an R-4 Acre Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2015 at the Town House Offices, 2nd Floor, 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, New York, at 7:30 P.M. At this hearing all persons appearing in favor of or in opposition to the above application will be heard. Attendance at said hearing is not required. Applicants or their representatives must be present. DATED: September 18, 2015 Peter Michaelis, Chair Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals Inquiry may be directed to: Alexandra J. Costello, Secretary Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals 425 Cherry Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914) 666-4585 (914) 666-2026 FAX acostello@bedfordny.gov www.bedfordny.gov RR215-15 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Bedford will hold a public hearing on the following: Request of: Qun Li 75 Goldens Bridge Road Katonah, NY 10536 for a variance of Article V Section 125-50 of the Town of Bedford Zoning Ordinance to permit: The legalization of an already constructed swimming pool resulting in (1) a side yard setback of 11.0 feet where 30 feet is required in the Residential 1 Acre Zoning District; (2) a rear yard setback of 43.8 feet where 50 feet is required in the Residential 1 Acre Zoning District; and (3) impervious surface coverage of 27.40% where 20% is permitted in the Residential 1 Acre Zoning District for property located on: 75 Goldens Bridge Road Katonah, NY 10536 designated as Section 49.8 Block 2 Lot 39 on the Tax Maps of the Town of Bedford in a Residential 1-Acre Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2015, at the Town House Offices, 2nd Floor, 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, New York, at 7:30 P.M.

Peter Michaelis, Chair Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals Inquiry may be directed to: Alexandra J. Costello, Secretary Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals 425 Cherry Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914) 666-4585; FAX: (914) 666-2026 acostello@bedfordny.gov www.bedfordny.gov RR216-15 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Bedford will hold a public hearing on the following: Request of: Rippowam Cisqua School PO Box 488 Bedford, NY 10506 for a variance of Article VIII Section 125-75 D the Town of Bedford Zoning Ordinance to permit: The restoration and reconstruction of the Cushman House on the existing footprint resulting in (1) a front yard setback of 21.1 feet where 100 feet is required where the existing front yard setback is existing, non-conforming at 21.1 feet; and (2) a side yard setback of 18.7 feet where 80 feet is required where the existing side yard setback is existing, non-conforming at 10.4 feet. Building area plus paved area is proposed at 21.74% as a percent of the lot where 20% is permitted and was approved by ZBA Resolution #01-15 Seven for property owned by the applicants and located on: 425-439 Cantitoe Street Bedford, NY 10506 Designated as Section 73.13 Block 2 Lot 5 on the Tax Maps of the Town of Bedford in a Residential 2-Acre Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2015 in at the Town House Offices at 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, New York, at 7:30 P.M. At this hearing all persons appearing in favor of or in opposition to the above application will be heard. Attendance at said hearing is not required. Applicants or their representative must be present. DATED: September 18, 2015 Peter Michaelis, Chair Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals Inquiry may be directed to: Alexandra J. Costello, Secretary Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals 425 Cherry Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914) 666-4585 (914) 666-2026 FAX acostello@bedfordny.gov www.bedfordny.gov RR217-15 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Bedford will hold a public hearing on the following: Request of: Rippowam Cisqua School

PO Box 488 Bedford, NY 10506 A modification of the Special Permit granted to the Rippowam Cisqua School in accordance with Article VIII Section 125-75 of the Town of Bedford Zoning Ordinance to permit the restoration/reconstruction of the Cushman House, a two-family residence, located on the Upper Campus of the Rippowam Cisqua School to be adaptively reused for administrative office use; and the continued operation of a pre-existing Private School in a Residential 2 Acre Zoning District. For property owned by Rippowam Cisqua School and located on: 425-439 Cantitoe Street Bedford, NY 10506 Designated as Section 73.13 Block 2 Lot 5 on the Tax Maps of the Town of Bedford in a Residential 2-Acre Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2015 in at the Town House Offices at 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, New York, at 7:30 P.M. At this hearing all persons appearing in favor of or in opposition to the above application will be heard. Attendance at said hearing is not required. Applicants or their representative must be present. DATED: September 18, 2015 Peter Michaelis, Chair Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals Inquiry may be directed to: Alexandra J. Costello, Secretary Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals 425 Cherry Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914) 666-4585 (914) 666-2026 FAX acostello@bedfordny.gov www.bedfordny.gov RR218-15 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Bedford will hold a public hearing on the following: Request of: Timothy Tynan 521 Guard Hill Road Bedford, NY 10506 for a variance of the Town of Bedford Zoning Ordinance to permit: The reconstruction of an existing, non-conforming detached 2-car garage and the addition of a second story storage loft and exterior stair resulting in a rear yard setback of 1.17 feet where 50 feet are required in the R-4 Acre Zoning District and a front yard setback of 13.24 feet where 75 feet are required in the R-4 Acre Zoning District; building coverage of 13.39% where 3% is permitted in the R-4 Acre Zoning District and impervious coverage of 26.32% where 8% is permitted in the R-4 Acre Zoning District. The parcel has non-conforming lot area consisting of 0.321 acres where 4 acres are required in the Residential 4 Acre Zoning District. This request requiring a variance of Article V Section 125-50 and Article III Section 12511 for property owned by the applicant and located on: 521 Guard Hill Road Bedford, New York 10506 designated as Section 83.8 Block 1 Lot 9 on the Tax Map of the Town of Bedford in an R-4 Acre Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2015 at the Town House Offices, 2nd Floor, 425 Cherry

Street, Bedford Hills, New York, at 7:30 P.M. At this hearing all persons appearing in favor of or in opposition to the above application will be heard. Attendance at said hearing is not required. Applicants or their representatives must be present. DATED: September 18, 2015 Peter Michaelis, Chair Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals Inquiry may be directed to: Alexandra J. Costello, Secretary Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals 425 Cherry Street Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914) 666-4585; (914) 666-2026 FAX acostello@bedfordny.gov; www.bedfordny.gov RR219-15 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Bedford will hold a public hearing on the following: Request of: Timothy Tynan 521 Guard Hill Road Bedford, NY 10506 for a variance of the Town of Bedford Zoning Ordinance to permit: Additions to an existing, nonconforming residence including a single-story screened porch over an existing brick patio resulting in a side-front yard setback of 11.3 feet where 75 feet are required in the R-4 Acre Zoning District and a covered entry porch resulting in a front yard setback of 33 feet where 75 feet are required in the R-4 Acre Zoning District; building coverage of 13.39% where 3% is permitted in the R-4 Acre Zoning District and impervious coverage of 26.32% where 8% is permitted in the R-4 Acre Zoning District. The parcel has non-conforming lot area consisting of 0.321 acres where 4 acres are required in the Residential 4 Acre Zoning District. This request requiring a variance of Article V Section 125-50 and Article III Section 12511 for property owned by the applicant and located on: 521 Guard Hill Road Bedford, NY 10506 designated as Section 83.8 Block 1 Lot 9 on the Tax Map of the Town of Bedford in an R-4 Acre Zoning District. Said hearing will take place on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2015 at the Town House Offices, 2nd Floor, 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, New York, at 7:30 P.M. At this hearing all persons appearing in favor of or in opposition to the above application will be heard. Attendance at said hearing is not required. Applicants or their representatives must be present. DATED: September 18, 2015 Peter Michaelis, Chair Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals Inquiry may be directed to: Alexandra J. Costello, Secretary Town of Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals 425 Cherry Street, Bedford Hills, NY 10507 (914) 666-4585; (914) 666-2026 FAX acostello@bedfordny.gov www.bedfordny.gov RR220-15

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Handsome country estate incorporates fieldstone, granite and brick with slate roof. Exudes elegance and fun with bowling alley on lower level. Grand entry. Arched entries, detailed moldings, late 1800’s chestnut floors, coffered ceilings. Three fireplaces. French country, chef’s kitchen with glazed lava stone counter. Pool. Privacy.

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An idyllic setting and understated elegance hallmark this French-style stone and stucco Manor on nearly eight acres. Gracious formal rooms, wood floors, stately stone work. Five bedrooms. Dramatic great room with soaring fireplace. Light filled country kitchen. Guest wing with private entry. Indoor and outdoor pools. Three-stall barn.

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COUNTRY FARMHOUSE BEDFORD, N.Y. Circa 1901 Village Farmhouse. Side Hall Entry with Powder Room. Beautifully scaled Living Room with Fireplace, walls of windows, extensive built-ins and French door to terrace. Country Kitchen with Dining Area and door to terrace. Family Room/Den. Master Suite with Bath. Three additional Bedrooms. Hardwood floors throughout. Two perfectly level acres with lawns and mature trees. Convenient to Bedford Village. Just listed! Listing #4542199 $929,000

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A JEWEL ON MOUNT HOLLY KATONAH, N.Y. Absolutely turn-key! The perfect country house in a foremost estate area. Over one sleepy acre with level lawns, towering trees and flowering plantings. Private terrace and Swimming Pool perfect for entertaining. Exquisitely renovated 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmhouse with substantial millwork, crown moldings and hardwood floors. Handsome Living Room with Fireplace. Formal Dining Room. Stunning Kitchen. Cozy Den. Private Master Suite. Two additional Bedrooms. Office. The quintessential country retreat and just listed! Listing #4542307 $995,000

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DRAMATIC WATERFRONT MODERN POUND RIDGE, N.Y. Featured in New American House 2 and Mountain Houses, stunning Modern Estate designed by two architects formerly of Gwathmey Siegel. Distinctive 7500 square foot residence with two separate wings. Spacious and airy rooms with walls of windows to usher in light and views. Edge green Maple floors, Lutron lighting, skylights, high ceilings and extensive built-ins. Over three private acres overlooking a scenic pond. Six car garages plus additional garage with lift and dynometerâ&#x20AC;Ś..perfect for the avid auto enthusiast! First time offered! Listing #4540201 $1,850,000

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63 East Field Drive, Bedford. Remarkable Waterfront Estate. An indoor Pool with Spa and an indoor Tennis Court provide year-round activity and family fun! Overlooking the pristine waters of Beaver Lake ideal for fishing, boating and skating. Long drive to over 15 private acres. Magnificent 12,000 square foot Colonial Estate imbued with sophisticated style. Impressive Entrance Hall. Beautifully proportioned Living Room. Library with wet bar. Music Room. Formal Dining Room with Fireplace. Butler’s Pantry. Well-designed Kitchen open to Breakfast Area and Family Room with Fireplace. Six Bedrooms. Two Bedroom Caretaker’s Quarters. Your own private all season country club. Every amenity including generator. Additional 7.3 acre lot also available. Listing #4416213 $5,850,000

270 Hook Road, Bedford. Historic Bedford Estate - First time offered in over fifty years! Over ten acres perfectly located on Hook Road, one of Bedford’s finest estate areas. Long drive to perfect privacy. Circa 1920’s Stone and Shingle Country House. Spectacular Great Room with vaulted ceiling and massive stone fireplace. French doors to 80’ covered porch with views over sweeping lawns. Formal Dining Room. Butler’s Pantry. Country Kitchen. Paneled Library with Fireplace. First Floor Master Suite with Fireplace and doors to private porch. Guest Suite. Four additional Family Bedrooms plus Staff’s Quarters. Greenhouse. Swimming Pool with Changing Cabana. Tennis Court. Cottage. Additional land available with cottages and outbuildings. Rare! Listing #4539156 $3,400,000

94 East Ridge Road, Waccabuc. Absolutely turn-key. Elegant Country Colonial with approximately 5800 square feet of exceptional living space. Impeccably built and exquisitely finished. Mahogany front porch, hardwood floors, French doors and two fireplaces. Two Story Entrance Hall. Beautiful Great Room with Fireplace and doors to rear terrace. Kitchen with Breakfast Area. Formal Dining Room. Den. Library with door to porch. Master Suite with Fireplace, Dressing Room and private Bath. First floor Guest Suite. Three additional Bedrooms. Nearly five acres in the heart of Waccabuc. Listing #4508574 $1,999,000

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46 Cherry Street, Katonah. Katonah Perfection. Classic Country Colonial with high ceilings, substantial millwork, crown moldings, hardwood floors. Built in 2013 and designed to utilize the newest in energy efficient materials. Two Story Entrance Hall. Formal Living And Dining Rooms. Family Room with Fireplace. Stunning Kitchen with Breakfast Room. Spacious Master Suite with Nursery/Office, Two Walk-in Closets and opulent Bath. Three additional Bedrooms. Finished Lower Level with Gym, Recreation Room, Art Room, Media Room, Office and Full Bath. Rear terrace with built-in barbecue and fire pit. Over two private acres with rolling lawns. Private and convenient. Moments to train, village and commuting arteries. Listing #4538178 $1,349,000

10 Chapel Court, Waccabuc. Beautiful Country Contemporary with a wonderful flow for entertaining and everyday living. Approximately 3565 square feet with well-proportioned rooms, vaulted ceilings, skylights and hardwood floors. Two-Story Entrance Hall. Dramatic Living and Family Rooms with Fireplaces and doors to the rear deck. Formal Dining Room. Beautifully updated Kitchen with granite and stainless. Master Suite with Bath. Three additional Bedrooms. Recreation Room. Playroom/Gym. Over two peaceful acres at end of quiet cul-de-sac. Beautifully landscaped grounds with rolling lawns, towering trees and specimen shrubs. Swimming Pool with Pool Cabana. John Jay Schools. Also available for rent, $5200 per month. Listing #4538129 $850,000

82 Todd Road, Katonah. Traditional Gambrel Colonial. On over three acres with lake rights to Lake Katonah! Clubhouse and tennis too! Nicely-scaled rooms, hardwood floors and bay windows. Skylit Living Room with stone Fireplace. Formal Dining Room. Country Kitchen with granite. Spacious Family Room. Master Suite with Dressing Room and Bath. Guest Bedroom with Bath. Two additional Family Bedrooms. Private rear terrace for outdoor entertaining. Quiet country road yet just moments from trains and commuting arteries. Listing #4539814 $795,000

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ENCHANTING ESTATE Katonah | $5,995,000 | Perched on one of Bedford's highest points, the far-reaching views are spectacular inside and outside this glamorous setting. Sited on 33+ acres with a stunning pool, this 10,400+ sf stone and shingle residence offers quality throughout. The main floor features a 65 ft Gallery for the art collector, floor-to-ceiling windows to enhance the views, and an oversized 4-car garage There are 7 bedrooms ensuite, 6 fireplaces and large outdoor terraces overlooking the Pound Ridge Reservation. Web# 4500103. Bedford Office 914.234.4590

FOR THE DISCERNING BUYER Katonah | $2,450,000 | Upon opening of the entry gates, you will be amazed at this special property. Nothing left undone and all done to perfection. The manicured 4 acre grounds and landscaped property are simply magnificent. Pool and spa with arching fountains designed by noted landscape architect Frank Giuliano are stellar. Fabulous turn-key, luxurious 4,700+ sf residence boasts custom features and upgrades at every turn with a delightful renovated kitchen and recently added screened-in porch with Ipe wood flooring, cedar ceiling and more. Web# 4534795. Bedford Office 914.234.4590

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BEDFORD BEAUTY Bedford Hills | $2,379,000 | Set on 4 pastoral horse acres with pool and hot tub, this sophisticated 5-bedroom country home offers a dramatic open floorplan in a magical setting overlooking meadows and apple orchard. Just minutes to train. Web# 4518568. Katonah Office 914.232.3700

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Katonah | $1,695,000 | Lovely compound property stunningly sited on 6.25 hilltop acres overlooking reservoir. Comprised of a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3.1 bath brick Carriage House; 3-bedroom, 2-bath charming cottage; greenhouse; in-ground pool plus 3-car garage with 850 sf studio loft. Web# 4513989. Katonah Office 914.232.3700

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Katonah | $1,395,000 | Offered for sale for the first time in nearly 30 years, this one-of-a-kind 4-bedroom, 3 bath home enjoys unbelievable water views on 2 acres with direct lake access, dock, and 300 ft lake frontage. Multiple slate and stone outdoor patios, viewing areas and several balconies. Web# 4518147. Bedford Office 914.234.4590

South Salem | $1,250,000 | A gated drive leads to this spectacular stone and clapboard 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Contemporary nestled on almost 5 secluded acres. Highlights include a soaring entry with 19' ceilings and a floating glass and wood staircase, marble floors, soaring spaces, abundant light and entertaining deck.Web# 4520151. Bedford Office 914.234.4590

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OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY 9/27, 2:00-4:00 PM 100 Grove Street, Mount Kisco | $729,000 Exquisitely restored, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath circa 1741 Greek Revival Colonial blends modern conveniences with elegant historical character. Charming rocking chair front porch entry opens to updates including kitchen, baths, refurbished antique double paned windows, original millwork, built-ins and pine hardwood floors. Web# 4539617

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59 Buxton Road, Bedford Hills | $999,000 | Tucked away on idyllic 4 acres in estate area, this captivating home offers ultra serenity yet ultra convenience to town, train and school. Grand 4,200+ sf interior includes 4-bedrooms, 4.1 baths, updated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout plus central air and central vac. Expansive entertaining deck. Web# 4501635

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Bedford | $975,000 | Move right in to this beautiful, bucolic 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial. Features 2006 addition of a 2-story family room with stone fireplace and master bedroom with sitting room. Many renovations throughout including new kitchen appliances and granite counters. All sited on scenic 1.2 acres in a cul-de-sac. Web# 4526345

35 Mill River Road, South Salem | $925,000 | Special country home sited beautifully on 4 acres of sprawling land. A front porch entry greets you upon entering this warm home proudly boasting 10 ft ceilings, great room opening to chef’s kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, bonus room, finished lower level with gym and walk-up attic. Heated 3-car garage. Web# 4507686

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12 Burbank Avenue, Bedford Hills | $670,000 | Enchanting 1914 Colonial offers front porch entry and 3 floors of living in cul-de-sac neighborhood minutes to town and train. Features include hardwood floors, high ceilings, period details, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus 3rd floor office/playroom, back porch, detached garage and lovely backyard. Web# 4432950

68 Lakeside Road, Mount Kisco | $559,000 | Front porch entry welcomes you into this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with great curb appeal in sought-after location with seasonal Reservoir views. Spacious interior with great eat-in-kitchen, hardwood floors, stone fireplace and 300+ sf finished lower level with door out. Large deck, gardens and level lawn. Web# 4435109

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Public Open House Sunday, September 27th, 2 – 4pm 36 Mianus River Road This classic farmhouse was originally built in 1945 by a noted local family, totally restored in 2014, and is located in the heart of the Peaceable Kingdom sited on more than four bucolic acres off a country road abutting the Mianus River Gorge Preserve. The full depth of this extensive renovation can really only best be appreciated by before and after pictures, but the culmination has resulted in a wonderful, elegant home with all of the modern amenities. There is a large living room with beautiful hardwood floors and fireplace. The large eat-in kitchen has its own sitting area, an additional counter for informal meal times, and French doors that open onto a deck perfect for al fresco entertaining. The countertops are Caesar stone with a sophisticated glass tile backsplash. There is a separate laundry room and powder room. There are four bedrooms; one on the main floor and three on the second floor. The master suite includes a fireplace, generous walk-in closets and a luxurious, large bathroom complete with shower, soaking tub and dual vanities. Offered at $1,195,000

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Football roundup

John Jay offense runs wild in victory

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Fox Lane’s Emily Bayuk returns ball in match against rival John Jay.

Fall sports roundup

Four scorers power Lady Foxes in win BY KEN KOSTIK In girls soccer, host Fox Lane saw four different girls score goals as the Lady Foxes downed Brewster 4-2 Sept. 16. Valentina Florez opened the game’s scoring, converting a pass from Katherine Tortorella at the 10-minute mark. Rebecca Moccia then made it 2-0 for the home team when she found the net with three minutes left before the intermission. Victoria Surace and Emily DiBitetto then scored three minutes apart in the second half to increase the Fox Lane advantage to a comfortable 4-0 with 24 minutes remaining. Maggie Depalli would strike twice for Brewster — the first at the 75-minute mark, the other in the 79th minute — to get the Lady Bears to within two goals. Kristen Stefanick was credited with 12 saves in goal for Brewster, while N icole Zamora (two saves) and Melanie Solomon (two saves) combined to stop four shots in the Fox Lane cage. The Lady Foxes then wrapped up their week with a 4-1 loss at Suffern Sept. 21.Kyra Greenbaum had a pair of goals for the victorious Lady Mounties, while Tatiana Cruz and Gina Leuzzi also tallied for the winners. Florez had the lone goal of the afternoon for Fox Lane. John Jay kicked off this past week on the pitch with a 6-0 loss at defending Section I/Class A champion Somers Sept. 16. Two days later, Willa Shiel’s goal lifted the Lady Indians past host Horace Greeley 1-0 in Chappaqua. Ana Dorta assisted on the game’s lone tally. “Greeley proved to be a very tough opponent, especially on their Homecoming evening,” said John Jay head coach Craig Barclay. “In front of a very large crowd, we managed to produce a fantastic performance, adapting to the narrow field and long grass, the girls battled their way to a 1-0 victory.” He continued, “Willa Shiel scored early in the first half, then a strong defensive performance ensured the victory. Both keepers, Peyton David and Elizabeth Jahn, produced some excellent saves.” The following morning, the Lady Indians fell to host Lakeland 2-1 in Shrub Oak. “Saturday proved to be a difficult day on the field for the girls,” said Barclay. “After a fantastic effort late on Friday evening, it was clear to see the girls were struggling physically from their game the previous evening. The grueling schedule is relentless, and allowing no rest period between games is dangerously crazy.” He continued, “Having said that, the girls did rally late and, after going two down early in the second half, the girls bombarded the Lakeland goal constantly for the last 35 minutes. With a little more composure in front of goal, we could have scored about 10 on another day — that is the beauty of the game.” Caroline Touzeau had the lone John Jay goal, assisted by Dorta. In volleyball, visiting Hendrick Hudson rallied from a two-game deficit to defeat Fox Lane in five sets Sept. 16. Fox Lane took the first two games by scores of 25-23 and 25-20, but the Lady Sailors rallied with victories by scores of 25-14, 25-14 and 25-17 to secure the match. Emily Barthelmes led Hen Hud with 40 assists, 14 digs and six kills, while teammate Gillian Stieglitz had 17 kills and seven blocks. Hen Hud also got 14 kills and nine blocks from Zoe Staats and 22 digs from Lindsay Pelaccio. Kate Muller had 28 assists for Fox Lane, while Arielle Putter recorded 16 digs, Emily Tomlinson paced the Lady Foxes’ attack with nine kills, while adding 13 digs. Meanwhile, visiting Walter Panas got 17 kills from Yvette Burcescu and posted a 25-20, 25-16 and 25-16 sweep of John Jay Sept. 17. Bridget Walsh added six kills and five blocks for Panas, while teammate Julianna Bottarini chipped in with 10 assists and seven service aces. Taylor McCarthy led John Jay with 10 kills, while Julia Mines added six and Lauren Donohue five. Amanda Wien’s 15 assists was tops for the Lady Indians in the loss. The next afternoon, John Jay took down visiting

Mahopac in four games. The Lady Indians took the first two sets by scores of 25-14 and 25-23, but dropped the third game at 24-26. John Jay rebounded to take the fourth set and the match at 2516. McCarthy led the Lady Indians with 18 kills, while Mines chipped in with 10. Donohue added seven kills in the victory, while Wien notched 39 assists. Three days later, the Lady Indians traveled to Montrose Sept. 21, and fell in four games to host Hendrick Hudson. The home team took the first set 25-22, but fell in the second at 23-25 to even the match at a game apiece. Hen Hud then took the next two sets at 25-20 and 25-15 for the win. Kristin Loh had 11 kills to pace the victorious Lady Sailors, who also got 15 digs from Lindsay Pellacio. McCarthy again led the Lady Indians in kills, this time with 15. Mines added eight kills, while Donohue chipped in with five. Wien led John Jay with 17 assists, while Katie Mines recorded 11 assists. In girls tennis, John Jay took three of the afternoon’s four doubles matches and downed host Fox Lane 5-2 Sept. 16. The Lady Indians’ team of Izzy Bienen and Sonya Lang got the ball rolling for the John Jay doubles teams with a 6-4 and 6-1 win over Alicia Bracco and Ally Hewitt. The Lady Indians then received victories from the duos of Jillian Delin and Callie Sacks – 7-6 and 6-1 versus Kyla Spence and Stephanie Zhang — and Leah Cohen and Acadia Thielking — 6-2 and 6-3 against Kelli Joseph and Callie Hipolito. Fox Lane’s lone doubles win came from the tandem of Lachlan Spence and Abby Bayuk, who bested Oriana Tannenbaum and N adia Shtohryn by scores of 6-4 and 6-4. In singles play, John Jay copped two of the day’s three matches. Anya Ivenitsky downed Fox Lane’s Taylor Cutroneo by scores of 6-2 and 6-3; while Tatiana Blechman got past Emily Bayuk by scores of 6-0 and 6-2. The host Lady Foxes’ lone singles win came from Elaina Bruck, who defeated Bailey Burke by scores of 7-5 and 6-2. In girls swimming, John Jay won the first seven events of the afternoon to clinch the overall meet win as they routed host Putnam Valley 88-51 at the Copper Beech Middle School in Shrub Oak. The Lady Indians opened the meet with a victory in the 200-medley relay from the team of Kerry Kelly, Brianna Garofolo, Victoria Piacentino and Sarah McCormick, who touched the wall first in 2:05.68. Six different girls then claimed wins in the ensuing six events to seal the victory. Gianna Rappa won the 200-freestyle in 2:20.58; Brianna Garofolo copped the 200-IM in 2:32.89; Emily Tuchman was first in the 50-freestyle in 28.12; Juliette Garofolo captured the 100-butterfly in 1:10.18; Victoria Piacentino won the 100-freestyle in 59.06; and Dana Marderstein cruised to victory in the 500-freestyle in 8:08.54. Fox Lane kicked off this past week with a 48½-45½ win over host Yorktown, Sept. 17, at the Mildred E. Strang Middle School in Yorktown. The Lady Foxes got wins from Margaret Kleinsmith, Julia Ruggiero, Cescily Wheeler and Dana Culhane, as well as their 200-medley and 400-freestyle relay teams. Kleinsmith won the 200-freestyle in 2:07.41; while Ruggiero copped the 200-IM in 2:19.48. Wheeler claimed the win in the 50-freestyle in 27.20; and Culhane was the victor in the 100-butterfly in 1:09.92. Meanwhile, the Lady Foxes’ 200-medley relay team of Jamie Lee, Emily Grasso, Ruggiero and Culhane was first in 1:58.76; and the 400-freestyle quartet of Lee, Noelle Kaufmann, Georgia Edwards and Kleinsmith touched the wall first in 3:53.34. The following afternoon at SUN Y Purchase, the Lady Foxes fell to rival Horace Greeley 93-88. Fox Lane managed only three wins on the afternoon — Christina Crowell claimed the diving competition with 238.30 points, while Jamie Lee was first in the 100-butterfly in 59.60, and Noelle Kaufmann touched the wall first in the 100-freestyle in 55.91.

BY RAY GALLAGHER Help was supposed on the way for the John Jay football team this week. After splitting a pair of games with three key starters out of the lineup, including the 42-35 victory over host Beacon Sept. 19, the Indians were hoping to get starting QB Hunter Keech and starting RB Chris Iorio back for their week four clash with visiting Brewster this Saturday, Sept. 26 (6 p.m.). As of press time, however, it was looking less and less likely that the concussed duo would be cleared for action, meaning sophomore QB Matt Lee would have to continue his rapid ascension from backup to starting signal caller in Keech’s absence. Likewise, sophomore RB Thor Adamec would have to continue his quick maturation. The two sophomores showed great promise against Beacon, triggering a Jay attack that saw the Indians (2-1) score 22 straight points in the second half, turning a 28-20 deficit into a 42-28 lead. Lee, in just his second start, connected on 16 of 23 passes for 203 yards and three TD passes while rushing for 73 yards and one TD on 16 carries. He did not throw a pick and looked super poised in the pocket, according to Jay assistant coach Joe Mammoser. The versatile Adamec, who has one heck of a bright future, rushed for a career-best 185 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. He also had 94 yards on four kick returns, played the entire game on defense and rarely left the field. “The two of them are really coming of age quickly out of necessity,” Mammoser said. “They’ve done a great job stepping up when we really needed it. This was a good bounce-back after the Yorktown game. They get more comfortable, more confident, and more experienced with each game. We are a very young team, so to have those two and a bunch of other sophomores and juniors step up was great to see. Hopefully, we can have a great week of practice and be able to work hard each day with the purpose of getting better. Then, hopefully we put it all together this weekend against Brewster.” Lee was in synch with his receiv-

Mammoser credited Jay’s youthful and promising offensive line of Dylan Zeller, Ethan Zimilies, Max Brown, Halil Gecaj and Shane Katchadurian for its ﬁne play from day one forward. If the key injuries weren’t tough enough on the Indians and their coaching staff this season, the fact that John Jay has not played a game on its campus all season has been difﬁcult to deal with. With the John Jay facility still under construction since the summer, the Indians will host Brewster this week at Mahopac, and the following week the Indians will host Nyack at White Plains. It is getting tougher and tougher to grin and bear the situation.

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Without injured QB Hunter Keech, the John Jay Indians still put up nearly 500 yards of total offense in their win at Beacon.

ing corps, including Mark Machado (seven catches for 79 yards and two touchdowns), James Day (two catches for 51 yards and a game-sealing 45-yard TD grab), Jackson Rieger (three catches for 40 yards) and Jake Loeb (three catches for 30 yards). After Day gave the Indians the lead for good, Adamec showed the burst and vision that has head coach Jimmy Clark chomping at the bit. Racing off left tackle, Adamec made one cut and found the sideline for an electric 80yard touchdown run. “We are excited about Thor,” Clark said. “He has done a tremendous job learning to play tailback.

He is a skilled sophomore and he has stepped into a role as a two-way starter and he rarely comes off the ﬁeld. He has great speed and he will continue to be a weapon for us.” The Indians’ defense did not have its best day overall, but the unit stiffened up when it had to, limiting the Bulldogs (0-3) to three-and-outs (and only 15 total yards) on four possessions after the Bulldogs had taken a 28-20 lead. In what was essentially a track meet throughout much of the day, Jay and Beacon combined for just shy of 900 yards of total offense. John Jay amassed 468 total yards and Beacon went for 425.

Fox Lane’s defense was susceptible to the big play in a 30-13 loss to visiting R.C. Ketcham under the lights in Bedford Sept. 18, when the Foxes (2-1) allowed Indians’ RB Tai-Sean Dodd to scoot for 235 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including pay dirt spurts of 75, 65 and 30 yards. Fox Lane turned the ball over repeatedly and allowed RCK (1-2) to register a safety. “We really struggled to defend the run against RCK,” said Fox QB/DB Kevin Downes, who threw one TD pass to WR Hunter White. Tanner More ran in the other Fox Lane score. “They were one of the more physical teams we’ve played so far. We had an off game but we have some new stuff put in for this week and we’re hoping to bounce back and get the win against White Plains.” Fox Lane visits White Plains this Friday, Sept. 25, (7 p.m.) and the Foxes need to win to remain in the Class AA playoff hunt as consecutive losses would surely hurt their chances of qualifying with teams like undefeated Carmel still on the docket in week six. “We just beat ourselves up out there,” Fox Captain Will Cohen said. “We all got down on ourselves after they went up in the third quarter. We’ve been working hard this week though to overcome the loss. The only thing we can do now is focus on White Plains Friday. The past is the past.”

Cross country roundup

Freshman Nuttall leads feisty Lady Indians BY KEN KOSTIK John Jay freshman Pippa N uttall continued her sensational start to her varsity career with a solid fourthplace finish at the Crusader Invitational hosted by Monroe-Woodbury High School in Central Valley Sept. 19. N uttall has established herself as a leading contender for a spot in the state championship race, which will be run on the same Central Valley course N ov. 14. The Section I championship event is scheduled one week earlier, Nov. 7, at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls. Nuttall crossed the finish line in 20:13.20. Elmira’s Abbey Wheeler won the Varsity 3 race in 18:41.10, followed by a pair of Shenendehowa teammates; Danielle Jordan was second in 18:58.70 and Julia Zachgo followed in third in 19:48.60. Shenendehowa rode the two-three finish to the V-3 team title with 26 points, followed by Elmira with 87. John Jay was third in the team standings with 99 markers. Kathryn Nohilly was the second Lady Indians’ harrier to finish, crossing in 12th position in 21:04.90. John Jay also saw Gemma N uttall place 15th

in 21:14.40, Danielle Femia cross in 35th position in 22:08.20 and Cameron Casey finish 46th in 22:58.80. “The girls ran very tough,” said John Jay head coach Tom N ohilly. “They showed a tremendous amount of resilience. Gemma was struggling with a leg injury and Brooke Nohilly was feeling ill, with that, they finished and the rest of the team stepped up big time. To finish third in the Varsity 3 race (over 100 teams from around the state) in that field was a tremendous effort. Pippa N uttall and Kathryn N ohilly stepped up big time, along with Danielle Femia and freshman Cameron Casey to solidify our top five finishers.” The coach added, “It was an extremely challenging course with very steep hills, and the extreme heat had a few runners in local hospitals.” The John Jay boys got a third-place finish from Eion N ohilly in the boys Varsity 2 race. East Aurora’s Kenny Vasbinder copped the V-2 race in 16:16.80, followed by Warwick Valley’s Matt Adolph in 16:35.80. N ohilly was next in 16:36.90. East Aurora won the team V-2 crown with

36 points, while John Jay was ninth with 220 markers. The Indians also saw Lucas Smallage place 43rd in 18:38.20, Jack Buckley cross in 53rd position in 18:55.80, Charlie Stewart finish 60th in 19:12.10 and Ryan Jenkins place 79th in 19:41.10. “On the boys side, we had a great run at the front from Eion N ohilly,” said the coach. “Eion had the lead in front of the top runner in the state. The punishing hills leading into the second mile took its toll on Eion, but he came back stronger in the last halfmile to almost get second place. The rest of the boys team is going to need to race better, in order to finish well in section this season. They finished ninth in the boys Varsity 2 race and 34th overall on the day. The sophomores (Jack Buckley, Brian Ivey, Charlie Stewart, Will Kennedy and Nikolay Belardi) on our team are putting some great work in and really beginning to show great toughness. Along with senior Lucas Smallage, we have potential to qualify for states if we can stay healthy and get the training in over the next few weeks.” Fox Lane was also at the Crusader

Invitational and saw Vicky Martinez and Alison Moky place sixth and eighth in the girls Varsity 2 race. Martinez crossed in 20:14.30, while Moky finished in 20:35.60. East Aurora’s Sophia Tasselmyer won the girls V-2 event in 19:37.20. As a team, Fox Lane’s girls placed fourth with 158 points, far off the pace set by the winners from East Aurora, who had just 41 markers. The Lady Foxes also saw Julia McEleney place 46th in 23:03.20, Emma McCormick cross in 57th position in 23:37.10 and Anna-Sophia Boguraev finish 59th in 23:50.70. The Fox Lane boys placed third in the Varsity 1 team standings. The Foxes finished with 134 points and trailed only winner Cornwall (34 points) and Arlington (70) when the day was done. Peter Kane of Cornwall copped the V-1 race in 17:29.40, while Cameron Stafford paced the Foxes with a 12th-place finish in 17:29.40. The Foxes also saw Cole Rooney place 23rd in 17:55.40, Dillon Aryeh cross in 32nd position in 18:08.80, Danny Molka finish 34th in 18:13.00, and Austin Morretta place 42nd in 18:26.90.

Fox Lane’s Redhead sets sights on County Center BY KEN KOSTIK Fox Lane senior Matt Redhead has just one thing on his mind as he continues to prepare for the upcoming basketball season — the County Center. The standout forward has had a busy off-season, playing with his AAU team, the Fundamental Sports Storm, as well as representing the Hudson Valley at the annual Basketball Coaches Association of New York tournament this past August. The BCAN Y has ﬁlled the gap created after the disbanding of the old Empire State Games after the summer of 2008. The Games had been an opportunity for high school players to showcase their talents for college coaches and scouts. The BCANY gave Redhead a chance to test himself against the very best from across the state. “The tryout down here was tough enough,” said Redhead. “When I ﬁrst got to Croton-Harmon High School, there must have been about 40 guys there trying out. Eventually, they got it down to between 12 and 15. I had

a great time, I got the chance to play with and against some of the best players in the area, including guys from private and Catholic schools. I got the chance to play with Elijah Hughes and Derrick Felder.” Hughes, formerly of Beacon High School and John F. Kennedy High School in Somers, will play at South Kent School in Connecticut this winter, and has already committed to play Division 1 college basketball at East Carolina University. Felder is a standout at Saunders High School in Yonkers. “The biggest thing the tournament showed me was it exposed some of my weaknesses,” said Redhead. “I had been playing AAU ball, but I took most of June and July off and when I got back on the court, it showed me that I better get to work to prepare for this season if I want it to be a special one.” The BCANY tournament was held in the Binghamton area of upstate New York. “The most memorable moment

that I took away from the tournament was the dunk contest,” Redhead stated. “I didn’t realize just how athletic these guys were.” Redhead began playing basketball when he was “six or seven years old at the boys club, and I just fell in love with it.” Having an older brother, Andrew, who was also interested in the game, helped nurture that affection for the game. Andrew, two years older than Matt, now plays at Grinnell College. “Andrew was a role model for me growing up,” said Redhead of his sibling. “That was his main sport and I wanted to emulate that.” Redhead also got the chance to play one season of varsity ball with Andrew at Fox Lane, getting the call to join the varsity as a sophomore, his brother’s senior year at the Bedford school. “The goal that year was to get to the County Center, but we didn’t get there,” said Redhead. This season, he hopes he gets to wrap up his Fox Lane career with a trip to the Class

AA Final Four in White Plains. To help the Foxes attain that goal, Redhead has been working hard this offseason. “Right now, I feel that I can play anywhere from the three to the ﬁve, even play the two in some systems,” he said. “I grew up playing as a big man, so my post game has always been there. This year, I have been able to step out and play more like a guard at times. I feel that I have become versatile enough where I can present some match-up problems for defenses.” At 6’3”, if Redhead can play away from the basket, he will be a handful for opposing teams this winter. “I know that I have to work on my foot speed and my ﬁrst step a bit,” he said. “I think that my defense has gotten better.” Heading into this winter, Redhead has attracted the attention of “six main schools,” he said, citing interest from Colby, Bowdoin, Hamilton, Middlebury, Connecticut College, Columbia and Lafayette.