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A DAY OF

remembrance Citizens of Bronxville came together on Memorial Day to honor the veterans past and present for their efforts to keep the United States safe. The night before, the communities of Eastchester and Tuckahoe held their service in Eastchester High School. For coverage, see pages 6, 8-9. Photo/Taylor Brown

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June 2017

Planning ahead... SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY LGBT Pride Month

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

EHS SAT test

International Children’s Day Eastchester architectural review 7 p.m., Town Hall Eastchester Environmental Commitee 7:30 p.m., Comm. Room

National Cancer Survivor’s Day

World Environment Day Grs. 4 & 8 science written test

Tuckahoe school board workshop 7:30 p.m. Tuckahoe village board 8 p.m.

BHS Baccalaureate

Regents/final exams start

BHS Awards assembly/ lunch Bronxville village board 8 p.m. Tuckahoe school board

Father’s Day

Early dismissal GV, AH, Waverly, EMS

THS final exams end

BHS Council 8:30 a.m.

THS Academic Awards 6:30 p.m. Tuckahoe Planning Board work session 7 p.m. EHS Advanced Science Research Symposium 7 p.m.

Eastchester library board 6 p.m., Library auditorium

BMS Council 8:30 a.m.

BHS Baccalaureate rehearsal 1 p.m.

ACT test

Mobile shredder 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Palumbo Place, Bronxville

Tuckahoe PTA Volunteer Recognition Night 7:30 p.m., Generosa Pope Foundation Building

World Blood Donor Day

Eastchester zoning board 7 p.m., Town Hall

Tuckahoe zoning board work session 6:30 p.m.

Eastchester PTA Council 7:15 p.m.

Bronxville Planning Board 7:30 p.m.

Bronxville school board 7 p.m.

BHS Graduation 6:45 p.m.

EHS Senior Awards Night 7 p.m.

Tuckahoe zoning board 7:30 p.m.

World Refugee Day

Early dismissal GV, AH, Waverly, EMS

Regents/final exams end Early dismissal GV, AH, Waverly, EMS Summer Solstice

Eastchester school board 8 p.m.

EHS Senior Prom

Lake Isle Advisory Board 7 p.m., Lake Isle

BHS final exams begin

Tuckahoe Planning Board 7:30 p.m.

THS final exams begin

Eastchester traffic committee 7 p.m., Community Room

Bronxville zoning board 7:30 p.m.

Early dismissal GV, AH, Waverly, EMS, BES, Tuckahoe schools

All schools’ last day for students

BHS final exams end THS Graduation 5:45 p.m. Eastchester Planning Board 7 p.m., Town Hall

Bronxville Superintendent’s Conference Day

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Scout honors vets with monument restoration By COREY STOCKTON Staff Writer Days after the centennial of America’s entry into World War I, and days before Memorial Day, a group of Boy Scouts, Tuckahoe employees and volunteers—led by 16-year-old Eagle Scout Brian Smyth of Troop 353—refurbished the village’s World War I memorial as a thank you to the community’s veterans. The restoration of the monument, which included painting, landscaping and installing two new park benches, served as Smyth’s

Eagle Scout service project, which took nearly a year to complete. “I wanted to do something for my Eagle project to give back to the veterans because they do so much for our country and specifically for the Boy Scouts,” Smyth said. Smyth, who lives in Tuckahoe, and his company of volunteers began and completed the labor portion of the project on May 21, eight days before Memorial Day, coating the more than 70-year-old monument with a fresh layer of paint, laying new bricks along the walkway and laying a bed of flowers and new ferns to replace old,

Eagle Scout Brian Smyth stands beside the newly-painted World War I memorial. Contributed photo

unruly shrubs. The group of volunteers included several younger Boy Scouts; two employees for the village Department of Public Works, Artie Macchia and Joe Marzella; a Tuckahoe landscape architect, Sandy Reyes-Guerra, who designed the flowerbeds; and several others. Smyth was also assisted by Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Ecklond, who is involved with the Westchester Putnam Boy Scouts, and who served as Smyth’s mentor on the project. Although the manual labor took only a day to complete, Smyth’s efforts went much further than just that. He had to bring his project before the village board, where he received unanimous approval on June 6, 2016. Between then and May 21, Smyth had to secure funding and bring his $2,500 project to life. The new park benches were an expensive component of the project, so Smyth looked to the veterans of the town of Eastchester for support. He presented his plans in detail to the town’s American Legion post, which said it would give him funding for one bench, $800. He made the same presentation and got the same commitment form the town’s Veterans of Foreign Wars post. “That’s a partnership,” said Vito Pinto, a veteran and former West-

A group of volunteers, led by Eagle Scout Brian Smyth, refurbished Tuckahoe’s World War I memorial on the corner of Main Street and Winter Hill Road on May 21, just in time for Memorial Day. Photo/Andrew Dapolite

chester County legislator, referring to the collaboration between the scouts, village employees and other volunteers. “That’s good civic-community partnership.” And for Smyth, it was also a learning experience. He said that on the day the project was executed, the most difficult part was delegating tasks to some of the younger Boy Scouts, whom he had to manage, adding that for many of them it was their first service project. He added that the project taught him about time management and setting personal deadlines. Ecklond said the timing was an important aspect of the project for Smyth. “There was a lot of work that

went into the planning and preparation to put his project together in time for Memorial Day,” he said. “I’m proud of him. I’m proud he was able to meet that goal.” Veterans like Pinto also praised Smyth’s work. “To me it’s meaningful,” he said. “History should be preserved and honored.” But the Eagle Scout said the appreciation was mutual. “It’s nice to be able to do something to show how much I appreciate what they’ve done for us and for the Boy Scouts of America,” Smyth said. Smyth is continuing to raise funds to cover the remainder of the costs of the project. CONTACT: corey@hometwn.com

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What’s going on... Eastchester Public Library

For more information on hours and programs, visit eastchesterlibrary.org.

Teen Advisory Group On Monday, June 5 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Teen Advisory Group (open to sixth-graders and up) advises the young adult librarian on what books to buy for the collection, programs to plan, and other special projects. Online pre-registration is suggested as space is limited. Refresahments will be served. For more information, contact Amelia at 721-8109 or abuccarelli@ wlsmail.org.

Container Gardening On Tuesday, June 6 at 10 a.m. at Nature’s Cradle, 55 Mill Road in Eastchester. Eastchester Public Library in partnership with Nature’s Cradle presents a free class on container gardening. As outdoor entertaining moves into full swing, learn how to make a beautiful planter for your deck, patio or door entry. Topics will include picking the right pot and plants to soil prep and fertilizer. Bo-

nus: All attendees will receive 15percent off all their plant purchases made after the class. Please note: Since this class will be held outdoors, class will be cancelled if it rains. This class is limited to 15 participants. Please register at the Reference Desk, online or call the library at 793-5055. Parking at Nature’s Cradle is limited. Please park on Mill Road.

Bronxville Public Library For more information on library hours and programs, visit bronxvillelibrary.org.

Book donation drop-off On Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring in your gently used books for the ongoing library book sale. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Bronxville Library. Limit is 10 books per patron. Books will be screened for suitability before being accepted. Here are a few things to consider: books must be in good condition; no mildew, musty odors, stained pages, torn covers or pages, broken spines, excessive writing or highlighting; no textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines or workbooks, law or medical books; and no books on technology, science or travel that are more than 2 years old.

Reading Bingo This program runs through Aug. 31. Sign up at any time during these dates. Join the library for its annual Adult Summer Read-

ing Program. The goal of this program is to broaden your horizons and read some books you would not normally choose to read on your own. For every book you read, you will gain an entry to win one of four grand prizes: a Bow Tie Cinemas gift certificate; a Kindle Fire tablet; Park Place Bagel & Topps Bakery gift cards; or a wine and cheese gift basket Complete a row of bingo and you will also receive a smaller prize. To participate, sign up at the Reference Desk to receive your bingo card and blank raffle tickets or register online.

Long-term care lecture On Tuesday, June 6 fro 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Representatives from NY Life Insurance Company will be discussing the importance of having a plan in place and the implications of having a plan that avoids risks, transfers risk, or retains the risk of a longterm care event.

STEM Ferris Wheel Science On Thursday, June 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 10 and up; no exceptions. Have you ever been on a Ferris wheel and saw how many parts/pieces are part of the ride? Do you think you can build one like an engineer and get it working? Try out your engineering side in the STEM Ferris Wheel Science program. You have one hour to build and make your Ferris wheel work. All materials will be provided. Online registration is required.

Social Security and the New Retirement On Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to noon. Join the library for this free educational workshop. Topics will include when and how to claim social security; how to maximize social security income; four keys to retirement income security; and protecting retirement income. Presented by Paul Petrone, a social security, retirement income and tax specialist. Registration required. Please call 337-7680 ext. 24 or register online.

NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital The NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital is located at 55 Palmer Road in Bronxville. For more information, visit nyp.org.

Joint Replacement and Surgery Patient Education Every Wednesday from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the NYP Lawrence lobby Conference Room. Are you tired of knee, hip or shoulder pain? Have you scheduled joint replacement surgery? All are welcome to attend this pre-operative joint replacement patient education class to learn about the surgical and rehabilitative experience, and meet the hospital’s multidisciplinary team who can answer your questions. To register, call 787-2119.

Westchester County news Register for swim classes at county pools Online registration is now open for swimming and aquatic fitness classes at Saxon Woods pool in White Plains, Tibbetts Brook pool in Yonkers and Playland pool in Rye. For children and for adults just getting started with swimming, Learn-to-Swim lessons are offered for all ages and ability levels, from toddlers age 3 to senior citizens. Classes begin Wednesday, July 5, and run through Friday, Aug. 11. Lessons for adults ages 18 and older will be held only at Saxon Woods pool. The schedule for classes at Tibbetts Brook and Saxon Woods is as follows: Children ages 3–6: Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 7–10: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Children ages 11–17: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Adults (ages 18 and up): Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. (Saxon Woods only). Class schedule for Playland Pool is as follows: Children ages 3–6: Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Children ages 7–10: Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Children ages 11–17: Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Only online registration is accepted. The registration fee is $80, which includes pool admission fees for the participant. Adults and teens participating in the Learn-toSwim program at Tibbetts Brook and Saxon Woods pools must present a valid Westchester County resident Park Pass on the first day of class; children under 12 registering for the lessons must be accompanied by a Park Pass-holding parent or adult guardian. A Park Pass is not required at Playland. For swimmers who want a high-power, cardiovascular fitness workout, a six-session Aqua Zumba class will also be offered this summer. Classes will be held on Friday nights from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Saxon Woods Pool from July 7 through July 26; and on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Tibbetts Brook Pool from July 8 through July 27. Fee is $75. A Park Pass is not required but participants must be Westchester County residents. Only online registration is accepted. For more information or to register for the programs, visit parks.westchestergov.com/ activities/swimming. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.

Clarification In the May 26 story “Report: Airborne chemicals near hotel project site,” the Review reported on a study by the environmental firm Ecosystems Strategies which found elevated levels of the chemical TCE in Eastchester, near Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe. The article did not state that the study was released in March.

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Bronxville honors former resident JFK By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter In celebration of President John F. Kennedy’s centennial birthday, the village of Bronxville honored the Kennedy family with a plaque commemorating the 12 years that they lived in the village. Until May 29, Bronxville had been the only place of residence for the Kennedys that didn’t have offi-

cial public recognition. Marilyn Hill, lifetime co-chair of the Bronxville Historical Conservancy, said this was because typically historical markers are placed in the home of the previous residents. The Kennedy family’s 6-acre estate known as Crownlands was located on Pondfield Road, but in the 1950s, the land was torn down and subdivided into what is now known as Crown Circle.

Members of the Bronxville community stand in front of the newly revealed Kennedy memorial. Photos/Taylor Brown

Hill explained that the project stemmed from the historians and residents of Bronxville wondering why there was nothing celebrating the Kennedys lives in Bronxville. As of a year ago, the conservancy began working with Mayor Mary Marvin to come up with the plaque idea. During this time, Hill said, “The decision was that we would recognize the years and residence of the entire [Kennedy] family as participators in the community, but with emphasis on John [F. Kennedy.]” Hill added that Kennedy’s 100th birthday marked “the perfect time for us to do a marker to commemorate [him.]” The memorial plaque features a broad outline of activities that Kennedy, his siblings and parents took part in while living in the village from 1929 to 1941, according to Hill. Following the village’s Memorial Day parade, residents were encouraged to visit the Bronxville Village Hall lawn where Kennedy’s plaque sat under a tarp. With umbrellas and cameras in hand, members of the community gathered around the memorial in anticipation of its unveiling. The audience contained members of Boy Scout Troop 2, the Bronxville Historical Conservancy

The President John F. Kennedy plaque commemorates the Kennedy family’s time spent in Bronxville from 1929 to 1941.

and those who felt a close connection to Kennedy’s presidency. Walter Sedovic, of Bronxville, said he felt it was important that he attended the plaque’s unveiling. “John F. Kennedy in my earlier life represented all the ideals that I had as a child,” Sedovic said. During the family’s time in Bronxville, Kennedy was away attending private school at River-

dale Country School and eventually Harvard University. However, he was still an active participant in the village. Kennedy was a member of Boy Scout Troop 2 and took lessons at Miss Covington’s School of Dance. Although Kennedy wasn’t enrolled in the Bronxville school district, his six younger siblings attended both private and public schools there. Marvin explained that one of the best parts of the monument was the village’s collaboration with the village of Tuckahoe, who donated marble stone from a local marble quarry for the plaque. “I am so proud to share this commemoration,” Marvin said. “As for me, President Kennedy will always represent bold vision, a commitment to public service, a youthful energy, and in my mind, a vigor that signals America will always have even better days ahead.” Resident Dawn Tyrell said that her and her husband wanted to come to the memorial to support their son, who is a part of Boy Scout Troop 2. Tyrell said they first learned that Kennedy was a member of Troop 2 when they were looking for a troop for their son to join. “It’s very exciting,” Tyrell said. “We love the plaque.” CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

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Veterans decked out in their uniforms joined the Memorial Day parade.

On the morning of Monday, May 29, eager residents lined the streets of Bronxville awaiting the annual Memorial Day parade. This year, with only a small drizzle standing in their way, participants marched down Pondfield

of VFW Post 2285 of Eastchester, Boy Scout Troop 2, Mayor Mary Marvin, and Revolutionary War re-enactors wielding muskets, that would later be fired off. Abby Sprague, of Mount Vernon, estimated she’s been coming to the parade for 30 years. “They do a really fun show,” Sprague said. Heather Lamberton, of Bronxville, said that she attends the parade every year, and that her favorite part of it is Mayor Mary Marvin. “It’s why you move to Bronxville,” she said. “The parade is Bronxville.” At Bronxville High School, ceremonial wreaths were laid in front of the memorial that sits in front of the school on Pondfield Road. The plaque recognizes citizens of Bronxville’s participation in battle. Afterwards, a remembrance ceremony was also held. Speeches were given by Marvin, Gray and Father Peter McGeory, a pastor at St. Joseph’s Church. Marvin honored veterans past and present in her speech. “I believe we can all benefit from emulating our veteran public servants,” she said. “Individuals who have shown a moderating in-

Road, American flags held high. The Memorial Day celebration began at Leonard Morange Square Park and made its way down to Bronxville High School. Led by Grand Marshal Donald Gray, the parade included members

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Mayor Mary Marvin smiles and looks out at the parade watchers.

fluence, an understanding of sacrifice knowing at the end of the day what really matters.” Marvin concluded her speech with a reading of World War II veteran John Magee Jr.’s poem “High Flight.” Gray spoke on his family’s history in war, saying that his great-great-grandfather fought in the Civil War, and his father was part of the Marines. Gray himself served as an artillery officer. “Thank you to the mayor and trustees and the whole village for allowing me the experience and honor to not only be grand marshal, but to be Bronxville’s longest serving grand marshal,” he said. Gray was selected grand marshal of the 2016 Memorial Day parade, but that parade was canceled due to poor weather conditions. McGeory then led the audience in a silent prayer, asking them to remember all of the fallen veterans lost in war. He encouraged the audience that when they see the American flag to remember that it “[represents] the sacrifices of so many.” The Memorial Day ceremony ended with a service that honored other local heroes at the Bronxville Presbyterian Church Cemetery. -Reporting by Taylor Brown

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Girl Scout Troop 1509 shows the village what their troop values.

Parade participants march to the beat of their own drums. Photos/Taylor Brown

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Service brings

Memorial Day home By SIBYLLA CHIPAZIWA Assistant Editor The town of Eastchester and the village of Tuckahoe veterans held a joint Memorial Day service in the Eastchester High School gym on Sunday, May 28. The service, put together by the local American Legion Post 979 and VFW Post 2285, added a personal touch to the solemn holiday, as five local residents who fought in World War I and II, the Korean and Vietnam wars and the ongoing war on terror were highlighted in various presentations. “We don’t’ get the crowds that we used to,” said Patrick Murphy III, vice commander of the local American Legion who served in the Army, referring to why the service has recently been moved indoors. “We wanted to try something different.” The Boy Scouts Troop 353 and Girl Scouts Troop 2542 performed the presentation of colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance, respectively. Eastchester High School student Nicolette Mancini opened and closed the service with the national anthem and “God Bless America.” The Eastchester High School Band provided music, with a member playing taps toward the end of the service. Seniors from the three local public high schools and a member from the VFW gave presentations on notable residents who died in war while serving their country. PowerPoint slideshows played before each presentation, with moving images, names of the fallen, and songs from those eras, including “Over There,” a popular song during both world wars that some veterans sang along to. “When called, our town residents have always answered and served, and served with dignity and courage,” said Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin, who spoke before Bronxville High School senior Aidan Flannery shared the story of WWI veteran and Bronxville resident Leonard Morange, who taught fellow soldiers how to fly but was also the first local casualty of the war. Cmdr. Mike Fix of the local American Legion presented awards to two residents. The first, the Distinguished Veteran Service Award, went to Armondo Perrucecelli posthumously. The second award,

Capt. Steven Alfasi of VFW Post 2285 speaks of the ramifications of the Korean War.

A portrait of Bronxville resident Leonard Morange projected in the Eastchester High School gym last Sunday as part of the Eastchester-Tuckahoe Memorial Day service.

Westchester County Legislator Sheila Marcotte gives her remarks on the ongoing war on terror and how close 9/11 was to home.

Tuckahoe High School senior Isaiah Gunther speaks from the perspective of Tuckahoe resident and Marine veteran Clifford Lee Young, who served in the Korean War. Photos/Sibylla Chipaziwa

Eastchester Supervisor Anthony Colavita speaks of the effects of the Vietnam War on the American nation. “We were young, we have died. Remember us,” he said in the voice of the war’s fallen.

the “Poppy” Woman of the Year, went to Loretta Banarsky, who has served her country for 63 years; she learned riveting in Tarrytown and used to work on war planes. The war that is the freshest in everyone’s minds and the one that hit closest to home is the ongoing war on terror, which began following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Joshua Gaccione, the veterans program administrator at Westchester Community College and member of VFW Post 2285, spoke of Air Force Tech.

Sgt. Joseph “Superman” Lemm, of West Harrison, who was killed in action in December 2015. “You all don’t have to be here today,” Gaccione said of the young participants and audience. “Sept. 11, 2001 is this generation’s day of infamy; a day that changed everything, from how we travel to how we wage war.” Eastchester High Principal Dr. Jeff Capuano said that we are all connected in someway to someone who has served and died for their country. He closed the service by saying, “Every person we heard about tonight put others before themselves… gave their lives so we could have freedom, and they don’t even know us.” CONTACT: sibylla@hometwn.com

Beneath a photo of Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph “Superman” Lemm, Joshua Gaccione, the veterans program administrator at Westchester Community College and member of VFW Post 2285, thanks the youth and non-veterans for being at the Memorial Day service.

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Brian Shay, a Tuckahoe resident and war re-enactor, stands at attention at the gym’s entrance in what a solider in the Army may have worn in World War I.

Ruby Richardson-McNamee, the sister of fallen Marine Clifford Lee Young, stands up for recognition during the presentation of her brother’s service.

Joshua Pedrosa of the Eastchester High School Band plays taps toward the end of the service.

From left, Eastchester High School student Nicolette Mancini sings the national anthem as Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin and Principal Dr. Jeff Capuano look on.

Eastchester and Tuckahoe’s finest observe the Memorial Day service in the Eastchester High School gym. Photos/Sibylla Chipaziwa

Cmdr. Mike Fix of the American Legion Post 979 presents the “Poppy” Woman of the Year Award went to Loretta Banarsky, who has served her country for 63 years.

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Memorial Day remarks

Students share their life experiences

BRONXVILLE TODAY

Mayor Mary Marvin

Good morning, and God bless America. I extend a special welcome to all of our veterans, clergy, distinguished colleagues and honored guests, police officers, firemen, community organizations, elected officials, residents, guests and all the children. This is the 96th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony. What a unique and storied place this parade holds in the history of our village. The last few years we have renewed our efforts to ensure that honoring our servicemen and women takes its rightful place on center stage so we do not ever take for granted those most deserving of our gratitude today—and our grand marshal this year, Donald Gray, is one of those veterans so worthy of recognition. Donald, thank you for letting us honor you here today. A proud native of Savannah, Georgia, Donald has lived in the village 36 years with his wife of 50 years, Kathy, and raised three children educated at our school. Donald is a proud alum of Georgia Tech as a mechanical engineer and also a Harvard Business School graduate, followed by a long and distinguished career on Wall Street. Involved in every phase of village life, Donald was a board member of our adult school, of Gramatan Village, and chairman of both the Community Fund and the Bronxville Historical Conservancy as well as the recipient of Concordia’s highest award for service to our community. And I know him best having served with him during his eight year tenure as a village trustee. In an earlier period of life, Donald’s service to our military was as a U.S. Army artillery officer at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he qualified to be a missile officer as well as an instructor. Donald’s area of expertise was focused on Cold War concerns with an emphasis on then East Germany and their capabilities. He has a lifelong regard for those with whom he served—one gentlemen a Cal Tech Ph.D. and another who came to the Army with a master’s in physics. Donald exemplifies service to country, to community and to government. Many of our nation’s veterans have also gone on to serve at all levels of government and like Donald have proven to be a steady hand, even-tempered, a team player and a consensus builder. No more important than at this period in our nation’s history do we need people of these qualities in every aspect of government. Many historians are now correlating the peak of bipartisanship and the resulting passage of significant substantive legislation with the number of veterans in Congress. Up until the late 1970s, 80 percent of congressional members were veterans versus less than 20 percent right now, the lowest since the 1930s. Statesmen such as Carl Albert, Gerald Ford, Bob Dole, Tom Harkin, John McCann and John F. Kennedy were veterans not afraid to be called mediators, compromisers or, the dreaded word, bipartisan. I’m not saying service to country is a prerequisite to being an effective legislator, rather I’d just urge us to adopt some of our

veterans most positive character traits—an expansive worldview, good judgment under pressure, love of country over self, and the understanding that consensus is often needed to achieve the best course for America. I believe we can all benefit from emulating our veteran public servants—individuals with a moderating influence, an understanding of sacrifice knowing at the end of the day what truly matters. Historians tell the wonderful stories of the most diametrically philosophically opposed but equally knowledgeable, passionate and deeply committed politicians, Hubert Humphrey and Barry Goldwater duking it out on the Senate floor and then joking as they headed out for a drink together. As Sen. Bob Dole, a decorated World War II hero, said, “In World War II, we knew that the enemy was the guy at the other end of the battlefield, it shouldn’t now be the guy at the other end of the aisle.” Last year, Congress saw the retirement of our last two WWII veterans after 70 consecutive years of representation in government. Of the over 16 million men and woman who served in that war, less than a million are alive today and over 400 are now dying each day. How we miss them. We honor all of our veterans, especially those with us today, but as they often tell me, it is their comrades who died in the service of our country who deserve the ultimate recognition on Memorial Day. With that in mind, I will close today by reading a poem written by WWII veteran John Magee Jr., who gave up a scholarship to Yale to enlist and who then gave his life dying in a midair collision in 1941. This poem was written right before he died. High Flight Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, --and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air... Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark or even eagle flew -And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. May all our veterans who sacrificed their lives touch the face of God today.

Bronxville High School students addressed their peers during the annual spring Bronxville Voices Assembly, held on May 18. They discussed their experiences with travel, culture and community. Photo courtesy Bronxville school district

Bronxville High School students heard from five of their peers – Gianna DiMinno, Olivia Gravier, Bruno Aguilar Inzunza, Rico Pearson and Dylan Weber – during the annual spring Bronxville Voices Assembly, held on May 18. Each speaker discussed his or her experiences with travel, culture and community. Weber, a senior and accomplished athlete, talked about mourning the sudden death of a best friend, persevering through a difficult time, and learning from mistakes. He also shared what motivates him to compete in triathlons and talked about his passion to make a difference in his community. “I’ve learned over the years that there is a fourth phase to triathlons, and actually, a fourth phase to life,” he said. “Phase four is about being selfless and involving yourself in a whole other world. Triathlons can serve as an opportunity to help less fortunate people, and through triathlons I have been able to find an inner peace and serenity where I can run and support the most amazing causes you can imagine, like the ASPCA, St. Jude’s and DKMS. I am not competing for myself, I am competing for those who can’t compete and at the end of the day, being able to say I helped a dog live and being able to say that I helped fund research to end cancer is something so much more worth it than being admired for athletic ability.” DiMinno, a senior, talked about the sixweek trip she took to Spain and the challenges of learning a new language. Gravier, a junior, shared her struggles with dyslexia and talked about how she was able to gain the

confidence to succeed. “Once I accepted my dyslexia and stopped fighting to be the same as everyone, I finally succeeded,” Gravier said. “Just think about it, I’m graduating next year and going to college. I am doing what I used to think wasn’t possible. What I’m trying to say is don’t be quick to judge the intelligence of someone else or yourself. Once you have confidence in yourself and know that you are smart, you can overcome any academic or life challenge.” Aguilar Inzunza, a senior who recently moved to Bronxville after living in Mexico, Ecuador, Peru and Canada, spoke about his travels around the world and the lessons he learned along the way. Pearson, a junior, also talked about living in five different countries and discussed his challenges while hiking Mount Kenya. He credited his friends and a group of porters who helped him get to the top after being stricken with altitude sickness. “Being at the top reminds me of being here in Bronxville,” he said. “In many ways this community represents the top of the mountain economically and educationally. Today we might not live in small nomadic bands, but we still depend on each other to get through difficult times and overcome what can sometimes feel like the impossible.” The Bronxville Voices Assembly series was created to provide a space and place for students to share their passions and interests with their peers. Social studies teacher Bill Meyer has been organizing the spring and fall assemblies since 2011. (Submitted)

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Kitchen cooking up success

Barnes & Noble Kitchen serves three types of salads, including chicken Caesar, kale and chopped vegetable.

Barnes & Noble’s outdoor dining area opened in late April, providing customers the opportunity to enjoy the weather along with their meal.

everal months into the opening of Barnes & Noble Kitchen, the bookstore’s rebranding, the Eastchester location has already built up a loyal customer base. Included in the 22,000-squarefoot bookstore, the third of its kind, is a 2,600-square-foot kitchen. The new store provides one convenient location for shoppers to enjoy a new book along with their breakfast, lunch or dinner. “The reception [for the kitchen] has been exceptional,” said Amy Gautreau, community relations business development manager for Barnes & Noble. “Once [customers have] tried it, they come

back again and again.” The latest Barnes & Noble Kitchen launched in November 2016 in the Vernon Hills Shopping Center. The bookstore’s sit-down restaurant serves breakfast until noon, and lunch, dinner and dessert all day. On the menu are dishes including lemon-ricotta pancakes, chicken Caesar salad and brick-cooked chicken. There are also gluten free options like the guacamole without chips, hummus and plancha-cooked salmon. The restaurant also offers the “Kids’ Kitchen” menu with entrees and drinks available for children. The menu was put together by Sheamus Feeley, executive chef consultant and operating partner at The Bransetter Group, a hospitality consulting business that has partnered with Barnes & Noble. Feeley has worked in the restaurant business for more than 20 years. Along with food, the restaurant also serves 23 types of wine, champagne, and six types of draft beer. Each Barnes Take your pick from three types of desserts, & Noble Kitchens’ beer including freshly baked cookies.

Barnes & Noble Kitchen serves white and red wine, as well as champagne and draft beer.

selection is local to the restaurant’s location. The restaurant can hold more than 80 people and provides indoor seating, a coffee bar, and an outdoor dining patio which opened at the end of April. Gautreau explain-ed that there are plans to open more Barnes & Noble concept stores, “which will always include Barnes & Noble Kitchens.” -Reporting by Taylor Brown

Sheamus Feeley, executive chef consultant and operating partner at The Bransetter Group. Photos/Jen Parente

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On Thursday night, the Cavaliers and Warriors took the court for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, marking the third time in as many years that the two teams have squared off with the Larry O’Brien trophy on the line. But while I’d ordinarily welcome another chapter of a burgeoning high-stakes rivalry, I—and a lot of other fans—can’t help but be underwhelmed by the upcoming series. The fault here, however, doesn’t lie with the two teams—which come into the finals with an overabundance of star power—as much as it does with the NBA product in general. I mean, let’s face it. The fact that the 2017 finals would be a “three-match” was pretty much preordained the moment that LeBron James hoisted up the NBA Finals trophy after last year’s series. The Cavs and Warriors simply had way more talent than the rest of the teams in their respective conferences—and that’s even before

Golden State added a top-5 player in Kevin Durant. Now, I don’t blame the Warriors or Cavaliers for going out and creating these “super teams.” Operating within the rules put in place by the NBA, it’s incumbent upon teams to go out and put together the best rosters they can (The Knicks, apparently, didn’t get that memo). But even though I’m sure that the league is happy to see a finals series containing six of the best 20 players in the NBA right now, that concentration of talent ultimately weakens the league and makes the road to a championship about as uncompelling as it has ever been. Super teams are nothing new of course. The Celtics and “Showtime” Lakers of the 1980s, Jordan’s Bulls of the 1990s; these weren’t oneman shows. There were plenty of Hall of Famers on those rosters. But what most of those teams had, at least, was some competition within the conference. The Celtics had to tangle with the “Bad Boys” Pistons; the Lakers—at least in the later half of the 1980s—faced some stiff tests from

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Eagles fall in Class A finals SOFTBALL

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LAKELAND 15 EASTCHESTER 5 NORTH ROCKLAND HS

5/27/17

Game Notes: • Lakeland’s Cameron Lischinsky went 5-for-5 and hit for the cycle • The Eagles came into Saturday’s game boasting an 18-5 record • Lakeland will move on to play in the state regional semifinals on June 1, after press time By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After a thrilling run through the playoffs, Eastchester’s softball season came to an end on Saturday, May 27, when the Eagles fell to Lakeland in the Class A title game. Despite a disappointing end to the season however, the Eagles can take comfort in the fact that few people expected them to be one of the last teams standing when the season began in March. Defensive miscues and a fifth-inning grand slam by Lake-

Sophia Tiso tracks down a ball in centerfield. Photos/Mike Smith

land’s Claire Fon effectively put the game out of reach for the Eagles, giving the Hornets an 11-0 lead that they wouldn’t relinquish on Saturday afternoon. According to Eastchester head coach Chris Walpole, giving a powerful lineup like Lakeland extra outs was something the Eagles knew they simply couldn’t afford coming into the championship game.

Although Eastchester rallied for some runs late, it wouldn’t be enough as the Hornets cruised to a 15-5 victory. “Looking at our team stats before the game, we knew they could hit; we had something like 10 home runs as a team, they had 51,” Walpole said. “But even so, it came as a surprise that the margin was that wide; the game kind of got out of

Daniella Chiodi connects with a pitch. Chiodi is one of three seniors that the Eagles will lose to graduation.

Jess Becchetti throws a pitch against Lakeland in the Class A finals on May 27. Becchetti helped guide the Eagles to an appearance in the championship game.

hand very quickly.” It was perhaps even more surprising given the Eagles’ play over the last few weeks. Against its three previous playoff opponents—Walter Panas, Tappan Zee and Pearl River—the Eagles had proved their mettle in close, low-scoring contests, winning two of those games in extra innings. It is games like that, Walpole said, that he hopes the girls will remember from this season. “It would have been nice to continue that streak, it was really a terrific run,” he said. “But after the game, we made it a point to tell the girls that this [Lakeland] game doesn’t define our season; we were an unranked team coming into the year, and hopefully this momentum

will carry us forward.” Although the Eagles will graduate three important seniors in pitcher Jess Becchetti, shortstop Daniella Chiodi and centerfielder Sophia Tiso, Walpole is confident that the team’s younger players will be able to replicate this kind of success next year. “We had a lot of young kids and you just can’t substitute for this kind of experience,” he said. “Playing in these games, going to the finals, knowing that you are able to compete with any other team out there, you just can’t simulate that in a practice and we are really hoping the girls carry that with them going forward.” CONTACT: sports@hometwn.com

Freshman Bailey Hunn collects a groundball in right field.

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Broncos capture Class D crown GIRLS LACROSSE

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BRONXVILLE 19 PUTNAM VALLEY 4 YORKTOWN HS

5/24/17

Game Notes: • Eight different players scored for Bronxville • Mason Warble had five goals • Bronxville went undefeated in Section I play this spring By MIKE SMITH Sports Editor After a dominant run through both the regular season and the playoffs, the Bronxville’s girls lacrosse team put the finishing touches on its Section I campaign as it steamrolled Putnam Valley in the Class D title game, on Wednesday, May 24, routing the Tigers 19-4. Now with the regional finals looming, the Broncos have their sights set on an even bigger prize; a state title. The 17-1 Broncos, who have not lost a game to a Section I opponent all season, wasted little time imposing their will on Putnam Valley, jumping out to a 5-1 lead just nine minutes into regulation. They never looked back, heading into halftime with an insurmountable 13-2 lead. Eight Bronxville players scored in the win; Mason Warble had five

Mason Warble cuts through two defenders on May 24. Warble led the Broncos with five goals against Putnam Valley.

Ellie Walsh fires on net in the Class D championship game. Bronxville won 19-4. Photos/Mike Smith

goals to lead the club, while Ellie Walsh added four of her own. Olivia Jensen had three goals and five assists for the Broncos, and classmate Beth Finley had a goal and an assist. Finley, who was a key part of Bronxville’s Class C title win last year, suffered an injury in the regional finals that sidelined her for much of the 2016-17 athletic year. Now that she’s back on the field and contributing, the Penn-bound senior said it feels great to be helping her team. “It’s so incredibly rewarding,” Finley said after the game. “It’s

Now, the Broncos will have some time off as they prepare for their next step in the quest for a state title. They will play the winner of the Section 2 vs. Section 9 regional game on June 3 at Suffern Middle School. “We’ve been in the playoffs for so many years now, especially the seniors, so everyone is always prepared for these types of games,” Finley said. “We have a lot of experience in these high pressure games, and I think that has been very helpful for us.”

hard to even really put into words.” According to Finley, the Broncos may have come into the season as the overwhelming favorites to capture the Class D crown, but the team never let the prognostications interfere with their day-to-day preparations. “A lot of people would ask us what our plans for states were, but we worked hard all season and we were always thinking about the immediate next step,” she said. “We’ve been working hard in all of our practices and all of our seniors have been good leaders for the underclassmen.”

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Bronxville celebrates its section title win on May 24 at Yorktown HS.

Beth Finley looks for an open teammate against the Tigers.

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