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InsideT H E M A G A Z I N E F O R N E W C A S T L E A N D B E Y O N DCHAPPAQUAw w w. i n s i d e c h a p p a q u a . c o mF E AT U R E SNovember 20092211 In the Footsteps of HillaryA team from Inside Chappaqua travels inside the Beltway for an in-depthinterview with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the successor to Hillary Clinton.By Evan Glassman, Alan Gerstein and Grace Bennett16 Vote SmartAs election time approaches, several area representatives and candidatesshare their insights on the challenges facing local governments and whatnew initiatives are in store for our area. Plus: How the League of WomenVoters helps guide us.By Jean Sheff20 Slaves in Our MidstDespite being abolished by the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, slaverypersists in every State of the Union. Ron Soodalter, of Chappaqua, co-authorof “The Slave Next Door—Human Trafficking and Slavery in America Today,”suggests what can be done.By Michael KohnD E PA R T M E N T S264 Just Between UsGet SmartIn and Around Town6 Bill Clinton’s Honorary Chairat NCHSAntiquesShowBy PamelaBrownOn the CoverU.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrandin her Washington D.C. OfficePhoto by Aaron ClamageClamagephoto.comAdvertisers at a GlanceInside Back Cover67 New Website Focuses onKids’ HealthBy Carine Feist8 Special Events/Happenings“Learning Ambassadors”Chappaqua Craft Fair22 For Your HealthChanging the PrognosisSince 1992, the Children’s CancerFund has provided new hope anddeveloped new treatments forchildren battling leukemia.By Michael Kohn24 Inside ThoughtsOphidiophobiaWe can learn from our fears, butsometimes the lessons aren’t easy.By Michall JeffersGotta Have Arts25 Menus in the MoviesCheck out this delicious recession-proofentertainment option.26 The North of BroadwayPlayers:Acting to their hearts content.Stories by Sarah Ellen Berman27 Lights, CameraAndi Gray gives sound businessadvice in difficult times.By Michall Jeffers28 Ricks Last LicksLip ServiceBy Rick Reynolds8November 2009 Inside Chappaqua 1

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Lori Sachare4 Inside Chappaqua November 2009J U S T B E T W E E N U SGet SmartHey, I got smart and created afirst edition of Inside ChappaquaLight! And what a concept! It won’ttake up too much room whether inyour briefcase en route to the city orcollecting coffee stains on thekitchen island—yet, there’s stillplenty to read! Miracle of miracles.With a blood bath taking down avariety of pubs, big and small, I dowake up every morning feelingblessed to still be publishing.L E T T E R T O T H E E D I T O RGaining PerspectiveI am a college student who suffers from bipolar disorder,and I am very grateful that you published and postedan article about Janine Crowley Haynes’ book My Kindof Crazy. I bought it and found it to be very moving; ithelped me gain a new perspective on the disorder. Ithank you for bringing this beautiful book to my attention,and I urge anybody who has a mental illness orany interest in mental illness to buy the book. AnonymousEditor's Note: IC's pleased to report too that Janine’s MyKind of Crazy just received an Honorable Mention in theinspirational Category of the Writer's Digest 17thAnnual International Book Awards.Rotary Club Wine TastingBenefits Food Bank for WestchesterAttending the Rotary's 5th annual wine tasting event, at Crabtree'sKittle House, were (L-R): Eric Nicolaysen, Martin Manton and PeterCostello, owner of Hilltop Wines and Spirits, which donated 20% of theproceeds to the Food Bank for Westchester. Over $3000 was raised.If you think you’d miss IC, tell you what: let area merchantsknow, and frequent them more too. When downtownssuffer, merchant support dwindles and publicationslike mine suddenly find they have an expirationdate—though sometimes a new publisher with greatresources, fresh ideas and new energy can breathe manymore years into a magazine like this one.While I’m not officially for sale, anyone interested inpotentially purchasing and publishing IC may contact mein confidence at editor@insidechappaqua.com. In the meantime,I do expect to come back strong with the all important“Winter/Holiday” edition (arriving in your homes bythe beginning of December). So enough about that.Let’s talk about this issue...pegged it “Get Smart” aftergathering some pretty bright voices, including that ofthe erudite Ron Soodalter who takes on the hush hushtopic of modern day slavery in our midst. Our cover gal,U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, is playing it smart andslowly making her mark in the state. She realized thevalue of “talking to” her constituents in our area and I’mpleased to provide a forum for that. In a”Vote Smart,”story, there are interviews with local leaders—incumbentsand candidates—and a spotlight on the League ofWomen Voters... a group that never ceases to impressme with its gathering of exceptionally intelligent volunteersfrom our community.The quiet brilliance, sweet demeanor and keen sense ofhumor of one of the League’s past presidents and a formertown supervisor, Marion Sinek, always resonated.Marion passed away recently; at Crabtree’s Kittle House,family, friends, virtually all of town hall, the Clintons, andso many others, fondly remembered one very sharp lady.After I launched my first issue, Inside Chappaqua receivedits very first fan letter...and it was from Marion...warm,encouraging, complimentary and so much more. Shedidn’t know it but it provided me with a surge of confidenceto keep at it. This issue, light though it may be, isin honor of her memory.THE MAGAZINE FOR NEW CASTLE AND BEYONDwww.insidechappaqua.comNovember 2009Volume 7, Number 3Editor and PublisherGrace BennettAssistant to the PublisherCarine FeistContributing EditorMichael KohnDesignLisa SalernoContributorsSarah Ellen Berman, Bill Bramswig, Pamela Brown,Vicki DeVries, Alan Gerstein, Evan Glassman, Jackie GlassmanMichall Jeffers, Rick Reynolds, Jean SheffWeb ConsultantGeneral CounselBill BramswigBrian M. HandInside Chappaqua is owned and operated by The Inside Press, Inc.Mailing address: PO Box 643, Millwood, NY 10546. Phone Number:914-238-2600. Copyright © 2009. All rights reserved. Printed in theUSA. Reproduction of any portion is prohibited without permissionfrom the publisher.Inside Chappaqua may not necessarily agree with any one editorial viewpointor necessarily endorse a particular product or service advertised.Buusiness profiles that accompany ads are by definition advertorial anddon’t necessarily reflect editorial viewpoints.

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IN&AROUNDT O W NAnnual Chappaqua Antiques Show OffersFun, Rare Finds, and EnjoymentBY PAMELA BROWNUnusual antiques,decorating advice,appraisals, rafflesand food. Thisexciting mixmakes theChappaquaAntiques Show a“must-do” activity.The town’s42nd annualtwo-day eventtakes place atBill Bramswigthe WestorchardSchool inChappaqua onNovember 7th andPictured is a Sterling SilverTea Service and furniture ata booth at the 2008 show.8th from 10 a.m. to5 p.m. Admission is $10. This event raisesfunds for the New Castle HistoricalSociety.“We have a stellar reputation as thelongest-running antiques show with qualitydealers and interesting details such asappraisals, design experts, homemadedesserts, a raffle, and a Show Café,” saiddealer chair, Betsy Guardenier. “It’s a big communityevent. We always get between 1500 and 2000 visitors.The show has become an exciting community institutionthat attracts crowds from a wide surrounding area.People are proud and happy to support it.”This year, the all-volunteer show is better than ever,with an emphasis on design and recession-friendly pricing.“We expect again to have approximately 50 qualitydealers. At least ten will be new this year,” said6 Inside Chappaqua November 2009Bill BramswigGuardenier. Booths willshowcase unusualantiques and objets d’art,including sparklingantique jewelry, Persiancarpets, gleaming silver,vintage Patek and Rolexwatches, and fine vintageclothing and linens. Also,you’ll find old maps, classicposters and prints, historicsports memorabilia,rare books, ProvencalenamelPresident Bill Clinton isserving as honorary chairthis year.kitchenware, and antique furniturefrom Asia, Europe, andAmerica.An exciting part of the show is thehonorary chairman, formerPresident Bill Clinton. “It’s createda buzz among dealers andpatrons. Clinton was President ofthe United States for eight yearsand he and Hillary are Chappaquaresidents and long-time membersand supporters of the HistoricalSociety. We’re grateful for his help with this year’s show,”said Guardinier. “If he’s in town the first weekend inNovember, we hope he’ll stop by as he has in the past.”The Society houses an official Clinton Museum Store featuringhis presidential memorabilia.Two shoppers at an estate jewelry booth takenat the 2008 show.Once again, in a mini “Antiques Road Show,” charismaticStephen van Cline, an appraiser in the metropolitan regionfor over 45 years, will offer appraisals both days. “Antiquesare art. I’ve noticed there’s increasing interest in them.You don’t have to collect antiques to enjoy them. Peoplelove to come and look at good things,” said van Cline,whose valuable advice is: don’t throw away anything withoutknowing if it has any value. “Often, people don’t knowwhat they have and they’re very surprised.” Last year, vanCline appraised a set of 1820s portraits at $15,000 to$20,000 and saw an unusual set of Limoges china. VanCline is looking forward to the show. “I like to entertainpeople and secretly educate them at the same time. It’salways a wonderful crowd of interesting and curious people;a lot of exciting things; and it’s a good cause.”PAM BROWN is a Professor of English atWestern ConnecticutState University. She is the author of a novel, Faithful Love,and a freelance writer for Inside Chappaqua, threeConnecticut newspapers, and a variety of publications.

Todd Shapera PhotographyIf you want relevant and practicalinformation regarding healthylifestyle options for kids at your fingertips,www.HealthyKids-NOW.com isa new website that offers just thattype of information from healthcareprofessionals in northernWestchester. The resources on the siteare designed to promote good nutrition,healthy eating habits and regularphysical activity.The website is run by Healthy KidsNOW, a “coalition of local leadersdrawn from healthcare, education,government, civic and businessorganizations, and the broader community”and was formed by thePresident’s Council of NorthernWestchester Hospital. It is chairedby New Castle residents June Blancand Naomi Marrow.The website’s informative columnsand current articles with a widearray of topics through the agessuch as: how to protect childrenfrom the swine flu, nutrition andenvironmental changes in schoolcafeterias, how protecting babyIN&AROUNDT O W NNew Health Info On linefor Parents and CaregiversBY CARINE FEIST, MPH“Early preschool movement educaton classes (such as gymnastics) that are fun, safe, and developmentallysound are a great way to give children an early foundation in and love for fitness,” notesJodi Rosenwasser Levine, founder/director of Jodi’s Gym and a board member withHealthy Kids NOW.teeth protects permanent teeth, andwhy sleep is an essential link toteen health.Upcoming articles will showcase:seasonal, healthy recipes for youngsters,issues of concern to teens andways to keep fit during the wintermonths and more. You’ll also see an‘Events’ calendar highlighting localactivities geared to families andchildren and resources regardingfarmers' markets, fitness, food gardens,information for parents, localtown information, nutrition, andschool food.As Naomi Marrow, co-chair ofHealthy Kids NOW says, “Parentsand professionals working with childrenunderstand that influencingtheir lifestyle habits is most easilyaccomplished when children areyoung. The website offers highlyaccessible and relevant informationto help blend sound informationabout nutrition and fitness seamlesslyinto the rhythm of their ongoingrelationships with children.”In The Loupe...Pearls;Timelessand ClassicJewelryby Varda Singer & Ilene DavisFashion is ever changing, with eachseason bringing looks that introducenew styles and reintroduce old ones.Accessorizing your look with jewelryallows you to change your fashionstatement while utilizing your currentwardrobe.Pearls, considered a classic piece of jewelrycontinue to show their versatility. Theirpopularity has grown dramatically overthe last ten years. This is due in part tovariety of shapes, sizes and prices. Pearlsare one of the few organic gemstones,which contribute to their incredible beautyand delicacy.We have come a long way from the naturalpearl to the Japanese Akoya, freshwater and Chinese pearls. A classic strandof pearls can become your signature lookby adding two strands in a different color,size, shape or length. Baroque pearlshapes add a fresh new dimension to theclassic look. Adding gold or diamondenhancements to your pearls can makeyour piece even more special. For a moreplayful look, layer your pearls with goldchains or other bead necklaces.Frequent wearing will actually improvethe appearance of your pearls. Body temperaturesimprove the luster, sheen andtone. However, organic gemstones such aspearls are vunerable to acid, alkaline(found in perfume, hairspray and makeup)and different humidity levels.Therefore, it is recommended to put onyour pearls after applying toiletries.Perspiration can adversely affect the colorof your pearls so it is a good idea to wipethem with a soft cloth after each wear.Since pearls scratch easily make sure tostore them in a satin lined jewel box, in achamois pouch or wrap them in tissue.Lastly, pearls, if you wear them frequently,should be restrung once a year.Confirm with your jeweler that they willbe knotted preventing them from rubbingagainst each other and also insuring that ifthe string breaks, you won’t lose anypearls.Remember pearls are not only for theneck. ICD has a wide selection of bracelets(both single and multi strand) and earrings(studs or on a wire) for you to choose.And of course, whatever you don’t see,we can custom design for you!ICDContemporary Jewelry75 So. Greeley Ave.ChappaquaAdvertisementFor those in the loupe,Varda & IleneT I M E L E S S E L E G A N C E I N F I N E J E W E L R Y914-238-3646www.ICDjewelry.comNovember 2009 Inside Chappaqua 7

AdvertisementThe Eyes Have It...Undiagnosedvision problemsaffect students’ability to learnt the start of the new school yearAgetting children ready to learn isa parent's number one priority. Theback-to-school season is an idealtime for parents to take their childto an eye doctor for a comprehensiveexam. Currently, only 14 percentof children under age six havereceived a comprehensive eyeexam, according to the U.S. Centerfor Health Statistics. A careful evaluationyour child's visual demandsand symptoms will best help toenhance your child's ocular health,vision and general well-being.One in four children has a visionproblem that could impact their academicand athletic performance, andit's important to realize that childrenmay not recognize that they have avision problem, particularly childrenwho are too young to know thealphabet or even to speak.Fatigue when reading, poor comprehension,headaches, difficulty concentratingand poor test taking are amongsigns that there may be somethingwrong with your child's visual system.Children can have problems withfocusing, eye coordination and evenbe functionally blind in one eye, andit may not be noticed at a typicalvision screening given by the pediatricianor school nurse.An eye exam will help diagnose commonvision problems, such as nearsightednessand farsightedness as wellas more serious conditions such asamblyopia or turned (crossed) eyes.Amblyopia, commonly known as lazyeye, affects about 5 percent of childrennationwide, and due to the lackof early eye care, it is the leadingcause of blindness in Americansunder 40. However, the condition istreatable and preventable if detectedearly. In fact, most visual problemsfirst present from six months of ageuntil age five or six, and some canonly be fully corrected if they aretreated before age six.575 MAIN STREET • ARMONK, NY 10504273-7337S P E C I A L E V E N T S / H A P P E N I N G STeenagers Transformed by Library“Learning Ambassadors” Experience10th grader Ellie Kotz of Chappaqua participated as aLearning Ambassador over the summer.Teens often do not havehigh expectations for summeremployment. A joboffers something to do, afew new skills, and maybea bit of spending money.For 12th grader JalenBridges, her summer job atthe Croton Free Librarygave her so much more. Asone of 28 WestchesterLibrary System (WLS)Learning Ambassadors,Jalen learned to workhands-on with a diversegroup of library-goers inher community. Her supervisor noticed her transformation from a shy teento a more outgoing young woman. While it is not unusual for teens to workin libraries as pages, where their primary duty is to shelve, organize, andmaintain books and materials, it is unusual for them to be trained to interactdirectly with children and adults who visit their local library.The direct benefits to Learning Ambassadors go far beyond the average summeremployment. Zahra Baird, Head of Teen Services at the ChappaquaPublic Library, points out that the program promotes community building.“Area teens have a chance to work, have fun, and make a difference in theircommunity. Everything starts locally—at home and in our own backyard.”Baird continues, “Participants learn how to get along with people, deal withdifferent personalities, organize their time, and prioritize. They discover thattheir input is valid and that they’re a contributing member of our community.It’s really important for other teens to see their peers in these roles.”Learning Ambassadors are mentored by members of the library staff, treatedas equals by library employees, and valued for their assistance in other servicesareas, including their work with adult patrons as computer aides. Thisprocess helps program participants gain both confidence and self-assurance.For more info, or or a complete list of programs and events throughout theWestchester Library System, visit the WLS website atwww.westchesterlibraries.org.Chappaqua Gift and Craft Fair at BellIt’s free admission for all on Saturday, November 14th at the25th Annual Chappaqua Craft Fair. Over 70 artisans andvendors will be offering their beautiful and unique wares.Budget friendly handmade gifts are perfect for anyone’sholiday wish list. Participate in our daylong TrickyTray raffle offering opportunities to win more than50 vendor-donated gifts and craft items. Select frombeautifully handcrafted jewelry and clothing, designerhandbags and accessories. Take home custom artworkand one-of-a-kind furniture, distinctive householditems, and gourmet foods. The fair will be held at theRobert E. Bell School from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Enjoy this opportunity to choose from (or win!) some of Westchester's finestartisan crafts.8 Inside Chappaqua November 2009

S P E C I A L E V E N T S / H A P P E N I N G SHorace Greeley Kids Swim for Life!AdvertisementBIG or Boutique?Sheila Siderow Setsthe Record StraightHorace Greeley Boys & Girls Swim & Dive Teams joined forces to raise over $14,000 for the annualHudson River Swim for Life. Charities benefitting include the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, ALSand KCA. The group won the High School Trophy award for the fastest combined times. (L-R) Top:Chris Koster, Henry Simon, Jake Rosenbloom, Jared Krosser, Henry Koster; Middle: Colleen Powers,Anna Augustinos, Ellen Rothschild, Assistant Coach Suzanne Guziec; Bottom: Katie Duncalf,Alexandra Rota, Olivia Lindenberg, Emma Pile; Not shown: Coach Meg Kaplan, Dan Parish, ToriPowell, Sycamore MayTOST Learning Center, LLCTutoring, Organizational Skills and Testingwww.tostlearningcenter.comFounded by:Dianne Greller•25 years as elementary school teacher in Chappaqua at Roaring BrookSusan Libowitz•Elementary school teacher in New Jersey, Greenwich and Scarsdale•Head Reading Specialist – Ramaz School in New York CityPre-K to 5th grade tutoring services•Reading, Math, Language and Organizational Skills•Math and Reading Assessment TestingGrades 6-12 tutoring services (through affiliated tutors)•Subject tutoring – Chemistry, Biology, Math and Global Studies•ACT and SAT (both subject and general tests)Dianne GrellerSusan LibowitzDigreller@aol.comslibowitz@verizon.net(914) 500-5080 (914) 582-2076Tellthemyousawit inInsideChappaquaThe revolutionary changes in theworld of real estate over the pastfew years have made the word “big”obsolete. In fact, in our communitymany of the “big” names with the “big”offices and “big” overhead seem tohave been disappearing. “What exactlydoes BIG mean, when it comes to hiringa realtor to sell your home?” asksSheila Siderow, founder of SiderowRealty Guild in Chappaqua. “When itcomes to properties in Westchester,Putnam and Fairfield counties, we areall the same size, because we are allusing the very same MLS listings.”Just as technology has changed the worldaround us and the way we do business,so has it changed the way we buy andsell homes. What is most valuable to aseller today is a boutique approach; theone-on-one relationship based on serviceand honesty from the particular brokerhe or she relies on. “Honesty from yourbroker is the true key to selling yourhouse,” says Sheila. “Should it be yourprice or the right price? The right price isexactly what a qualified buyer is willingand able to pay. The right price results insuccess without stress and hassle andwasted time.”Siderow is particularly perplexed bynews of properties that have suddenlybecome “big deals” or “the best deals” inthe most coveted neighborhoods. “These‘best deals’ are almost always homes forwhich the price has been dramaticallylowered and lowered over time. Thatmeans they are the result of previous mispricing,a lack of knowledge of marketconditions and other properties withinthe market. Bad advice, lots of wastedtime and finally a ‘big deal’ is actually araw deal for the seller.” Sheila’s straighttalk is what smart sellers count on, and itis a hallmark of her boutique businessthat ensures survival in a sea of “big” thatisn’t better.Siderow Realty Guild is located at 26South Greeley Avenue in Chappaqua,and her award-winning website iswww.siderow.comNovember 2009 Inside Chappaqua 9

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In Hillary’s ShoesAn Interview with Sen. Kirsten GillibrandBY EVAN GLASSMAN, ALAN GERSTEIN AND GRACE BENNETTPHOTOS BY AARON CLAMAGEEditor’s Note: It’s not often that Inside Chappaqua travelsto Washington DC for a story. In fact, it was the veryfirst time! A team of us made the trip in early August forthe honor and privilege of spending an hour on Capitol Hillwith U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand who was appointed inJanuary to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Ourvisit came at an historic moment, just the day before theSenate voted to approve President Obama’s nomination ofSonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. With this inspiringbackdrop, we delved into the ideas and thoughts of anotherwoman leader—a Hudson Valley native and mother oftwo young children—who hopes to make a mark on thiscountry. IC is very grateful to Evan Glassman for facilitatingthe trip—thanks to his past association withGillibrand—and to Alan Gerstein, who focused on economicissues. The publisher, that would be me, more or lesstagged along but was particularly interested in hearingGillibrand's views on various health care issues and herinsights regarding the challenges our local merchants havebeen facing in the midst of a recession. Highlights of ourdiscussion are summarized.Evan Glassman: What are your thoughts about steppinginto Hillary Clinton’s shoes?Senator Gillibrand: It’s an extraordinary honor and privilegeto represent the entire state, and to be able toserve in the seat that was held by Secretary Clinton….Secretary Clinton was a role model for me when I was ayoung lawyer…. I remember when she went to Chinaand gave her famous speech and said that human rightsare women’s rights and women’s rights are humanrights. That was a very powerful speech for me becauseshe gave it in China, a place where I had studied…and[I] thought to myself: “What am I doing with my life?Why aren’t I making a difference?…. And so…I startedgetting involved in politics in New York City as a younglawyer.Glassman: Did Secretary Clinton offer you any advice whenyou took over?Gillibrand: She gave a lot of good advice. She said of allthe work we do in the Senate the most important thingwe do on any given day is serving our constituents. Icompletely agree. Everything I did as a Congresswomanwas geared towards helping people, going to them intheir communities, listening to their concerns, and tryingto turn their concerns into legislative solutions.….Glassman: Are positions you had when you were representinga small part of the state—by necessity—different now thatyou are representing the entire State?Gillibrand: It’s really more about focus, so for example,on issues relating to guns, in my old district, where peoplespend a lot of time hunting, we didn’t suffer from thelevel of gun crime and gang violence that other parts ofthe state suffer from. …Now,…I am much more focusedon how do we protect our families and communities thatdo suffer from this gun violence.…These are issues…I’vealways cared about and in fact voted for in the House. Ivoted for a measure to increase background checks sothose who were…mentally ill would not have access toweapons.… I had a 100% voting record on…gun safetyissues.…Glassman: What are your other legislative priorities rightnow?Gillibrand: I want us to pass comprehensive health carereform that is going to have a not-for-profit publicoption—something like Medicare—that people could buyinto at a percentage of their income, to lower costs foreveryone.... [I am also focused on childhood nutritionissues.] For example…we spend $1 billion dollars a yearon obesity in this country, and we spend $500 billiondollars a year on cardiovascular disease.… When wewere kids, only five percent of teenagers were obese.Now it’s as high at 18%.… There is also a human tollNovember 2009 Inside Chappaqua 11

IC Goes to DC! (L-R) Alan Gerstein, Evan Glassman and Grace Bennettduring an interview with Senator Gillibrand in her Capitol Hill Office.because these kids do not do as well in school. Evidenceshows that their math scores and reading scores arelower…. They have trouble concentrating. We need to dobetter by our kids. I have proposed legislation to focus onthat issue, to ban transfats in all schools, to increase thereimbursement rate for school lunches...[to] buy morewhole foods and more fruits and more vegetables….Alan Gerstein: What are the prospectsof getting this legislation through?Gillibrand: I’m on the AgricultureCommittee…. We have jurisdictionover the child nutrition program, andthis bill I hope will be a part of it. Thereis also a provision to help [children] getoutside more, exercise more, to helpcommunity groups get kids active insports and other activities. I’ve alsofocused on some of the other children’sdiseases.... We’re spending $16 billiondollars a year on asthma, and it’s oneof the scariest conditions any motheror child could face.... I’ve been in theemergency room at two in the morningwith my son, Theodore, when he was very youngand…had an asthma attack and couldn’t breathe.…Grace Bennett: I wonder if you might offer more specificsabout what we might be able to do to improve the nutritionalhealth of our schoolchildren.Gillibrand: We need to ban the transfats…to increasereimbursement rates, so we can have more whole foodsand fruits and vegetables being served. Also, we need togive the U.S.D.A. the authority to assess and regulate allfoods in schools, so if you’re going to serve a healthylunch, you can’t have a vending machine just down thehall serving candy bars and sodas….Gerstein: Your website notes that 78 cents on the dollar comesback to New York for every dollar that goes to Washington. Isthat something that in the long-run could change?Gillibrand: It’s certainly something that Chuck Schumerand I are fighting [to change] every day. We had a billearly in this when the Senate was deciding on formulasto be paid for Medicaid, and New York only gets 50%reimbursement for Medicaid. Some states get 70%. Andso Senator Schumer and I fought very hard to get [our12 Inside Chappaqua November 2009“It’s anextraordinary honorand privilege torepresent the entirestate, and to be ableto serve in the seatthat was held bySecretary Clinton....”reimbursement rate] up to 55%, something like $44 billiondollars [in] additional money coming into NewYork.…Gerstein: In Chappaqua, people working in the financialindustry are affected by the financial crisis. I’d appreciate yourthoughts on financial reform and how the industry and financialcommunity is going to come out of the last couple of yearsand continue to grow.Gillibrand: We are in a very difficult economic crisis rightnow. We have 9.5% unemployment nationwide, but inparts of New York, it’s as high as 15%. So I am focusedalmost entirely on how to turn this economy around.How do we create jobs? How do we stimulate economicgrowth? There are a couple of things President Obama isworking on that I’m very supportive of that I think willmake a difference…a massive investment in the energysector and infrastructure…. The energy markets are thegreatest market opportunity of our generation….Investing in tax credits and tax incentives and researchand development grants to draw out new entrepreneurialismand innovation in new energy sources is extremelymeaningful.… It provides the opportunity to then manufactureall new products that run on energy sourceswhich will fundamentally grow themiddle class. The same thing is truewith more traditional infrastructure.The President wants to focus not juston roads and bridges, which createjobs at the moment, but longer-terminfrastructure investments that facilitatelong-term economic growth suchas water infrastructure, high-speedrail, broadband, healthcare, IT and anew electric grid.… We need to reallytake extraordinary care to rebuild ourfinancial services industry.Glassman: Do you have any thoughtsfor our neighbors who are without jobs?What is the likelihood of the job marketturning around?Gillibrand: When I do my “Senate at Your Supermarkets”events, that’s what everyone talks about. Everyone isvery worried about a friend who’s lost his job, a parentwho’s lost their job, a husband who’s lost his job. Thereis enormous economic insecurity throughout all of ourcommunities, and Chappaqua is no exception. So myfocus is on how do we create jobs in this economy… Ithink…we need to…shore up our banking system, makingsure we put the right regulation in place, so itrestores confidence. …. No small businesses will survivewithout access to capital, and I cannot tell you howmany small businesses have said to me “I have to closebecause I cannot get a loan”.… One of the things we putin the first Recovery Act was a range of tax cuts specificallyfor small businesses, so that they could put moremoney back into their business….Bennett: In Chappaqua, the economic downturn has createdreal challenges for our local merchants, even causing somestores to close. How can small stores survive in this economy?Gillibrand: I think for small businesses to stay competitive,we have to work very hard on tax policy. We need tomake sure that small businesses have the kinds of taxContinued on page 14

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cuts and tax credits that [will enable them to survive].Seventy-percent of all new jobs are generated throughsmall businesses. They are our economic engine, and wehave to do more to protect them. When I was on theAgriculture Committee of the House, I focused quite abit on…“buy local” policies becausethey offered a number of benefits. Ifyou buy local when it comes to food,you are stimulating growth in a localagricultural sector, but you are alsolowering costs because you are notpaying for [the] cost of shipping fruitsand vegetables a thousand milesacross the country, and you arereducing the carbon footprintbecause you are not expending allthose fuels to do that shipment.… Wehave great pride in our small towns.We have great pride in our MainStreets, and people enjoy small boutiquesand small towns. I encourageeveryone to try to focus your effortson supporting small businesses…becauseit’s good for the economyand it’s good for the environment.Glassman: What message do you havefor our children who are becomingincreasingly concerned about the financialcrisis?“We need to make surethat small businesseshave the kinds of taxcuts and tax creditsthat [will enable themto survive]. Seventypercent of all new jobsare generated throughsmall businesses.They are our economicengine, and we haveto do more toprotect them.”Gillibrand: I would encourage all our young people tostudy hard and to seek careers in math, science, engineeringand technology…. Those are the areas of greatest jobgrowth in the next 20 years.… We need young people tocare about the health care industry and health sciences, sothey become nurses…become doctors. There is so muchopportunity in the energy sector. We have a President whosays: “I want us to be energy independentin ten years.” That means we needthe best and brightest focused on thesenew energy sources and then havethem use those energy sources ineverything we do. I want to encouragethat young kid to say “I am going tobuild the electric car that gets theequivalent of 240 miles per gallon andthat every American family wants tobuy.…”Glassman: And you’re hopeful?Gillibrand: I’m very hopeful!EVAN GLASSMAN is a litigation partner inthe New York City office of Steptoe &Johnson LLP. He worked alongside SenatorGillibrand for five years at the Boies,Schiller & Flexner law firm. Evan and hiswife, Jackie, with their children Jacob andAbby, have lived in Chappaqua since 2000.ALAN GERSTEIN is a Managing Principal atBlueMountain Capital. He and his wife, Julie, and their children,Jarrod and Sammie, have lived in Chappaqua since 1999.GRACE BENNETT is Publisher and Editor of Inside ChappaquaMagazine.14 Inside Chappaqua November 2009

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Vote SmartBY JEAN SHEFFNo matter who you voted for, or how you feel about the results,most people admit that the presidential election of November2008 was an exciting, remarkable time. While not every presidential electioncan claim to make such groundbreaking history, statistics reveal that citizensturn out to vote in presidential election years in far greater numbersthan they do in other November elections. According to the U.S. Census, 63.6percent of those eligible to vote in the 2008 presidential election did so.Compare this to the 47.9 percent that voted in the off year of 2006.Yet, if New Castle residents are smart, they’ll want to turn out and vote thisNovember because newly elected officials are going to be struggling withimportant, burning issues. Our country is coping with massive economicaland social challenges, and in the true spirit of the “trickle-down” effect, ourlocal communities are also facing increased pressures and dilemmas.Here, several area reps share insights on the challenges facing local governmentsand what, if any, new initiatives are in store for our area.Experienced PerspectiveRunning for hisseventh termon theWestchesterCounty Boardof Legislators isMichael B.Kaplowitz (D).Kaplowitz representsDistrict4, whichincludes New Castle and portions ofthe Towns of Somers and Yorktown.He is challenged this year byGregory P. Kane (R). Despiteattempts to do so, Mr. Kane, a residentof Somers, could not bereached as of press time, but informationon his view points can befound on his website—www.electgregkane.com. Kane lists18 top items for change. The topthree are: government living withinits means, smaller government andsmarter spending.)Calling himself a “fiscally conservative”member of the legislature,Kaplowitz says he is especiallypleased that the current budgetsuccessfully kept WestchesterCounty property taxes as low aspossible. “We were able to reducethe property tax levy by 40 percentof the original proposal, which inthe end, incurred only a 1.77 percenttax levy for residents.”Balancing the budget required cutsin county spending. “We were actuallyable to cut county spending,which is unprecedented,” he says.Moving forward, Kaplowitz says thatif the economy continues to slow,county revenue from line-items likesales tax, which represents 30 percentof the county budget, will suffer.“The problem is, in a slowereconomy, people need governmentassistance more. There’s a greaterneed for services, food and transportation,”he says.Besides addressing the budget,Kaplowitz says initiatives regardingenvironmental and quality of lifeissues are very important this year.Environmental issues include currentseptic and sewage problems.“We are looking to create the infrastructurefor additional sewer servicein New Castle,” says Kaplowitz.In particular, he mentioned the situationat Random Farms, an areathat currently has their own system,but could benefit from connectingto the County sewer system.A quality of life issue that is of concernis the availability of recreationalplaying fields. “There’s a cryingneed for ball fields,” says Kaplowitz,who is working with New Castle toadd a ball field or an all-purposefield in the town.Changing GearsAdam Bradley (D), the currentAssemblyman from the 89thDistrict, (which includes most ofWhite Plains,New Castle,North Castle,Mount Kisco,Lewisboro, PoundRidge andHarrison) is runningfor mayor ofWhite Plains thisNovember.Bradley says alllocal governments are feeling theeconomic pinch. “Revenues areshrinking and costs are escalating.It’s a perfect storm for many localgovernments,” he says. In particular,Bradley notes revenue loss fromitems such as mortgage tax andsales tax and cost increases involvingpension programs. “And whoknows what additional hits willcome,” he adds.Although it is an incredibly difficulttime for many local governments,Bradley says he hopes residentsunderstand that budget cuts arenecessary. “Everyone wants to retainservices, but no one wants to payfor them,” he says. According toBradley, New Castle has been runextremely well. “New Castle is in abetter situation than other localgovernments,” he says, a success hecredits to good planning and foresight.“But no matter how well anyonehas planned, there are stillgoing to be difficult dilemmas.”The current economic climatemakes this a perfect time for citizensand government to cometogether and have a dialogue, insuringthat the right decisions aremade, says Bradley. The big questionis what services are absolutely necessaryand which are redundant orunnecessary. Bradley says if he hasthe honor of serving as mayor ofWhite Plains, he’ll be facing a 10 to20 million-dollar budget gap in2010, a situation that will requireWhite Plains to seriously prioritizeline items and make the necessarybudget cuts.Also running for mayor of WhitePlains is Glen Hockley, a two-termcity councilman. Hockley, who16 Inside Chappaqua November 2009

Stephen E. Mortonresides in WhitePlains, says he isan independent,meaning he hasno affiliationwith an establishedpoliticalparty. In order tocompete formayor, he wasrequired to havea party or body name, hence the“People Over Politics” name underwhich he is running. The name saysmuch about Hockley’s view of citygovernment and what he hopes tooffer citizens.As far as critical issues, Hockleyplaces property taxes on the top ofthe list. “People cannot sustainthemselves if we are to have risingproperty taxes and cuts in services.”Hockley, who has a 30-year backgroundin business and management,believes such action is imprudent.How to handle the problem isa major issue. He prefers to examinehow the city can develop creativerevenue streams that wouldkeep taxes off the backs of citizens.A one-quarter percent sales taxincrease could be a part of the solutiontogether with running advertisingcampaigns on public propertysuch as meters and sanitationtrucks. Cutting jobs is the lastresort. “When you cut jobs you’refiring your neighbors,” says Hockley.Another critical area of concern isaffordable housing. He looks to protecttwo groups: youngsters havingjust graduated from high school orcollege who want to live in the cityand seniors. Once again, he is infavor of creative solutions. A transitionalhousing program could be theanswer he says. These spartan residencesbuilt over the parking lots ofchurches or built over existing lowrise buildings could help citizenssave money so they too can buy apiece of the American dream.Our TownSupervisorNew CastleTown SupervisorBarbara Gerrardhas been at thehelm for thepast two yearsand she must bedoing a lot rightYour New CastleTown Board MembersBarbara Gerrard (Town Supervisor), Elise Kessler Mottel (DeputySupervisor), John Buckley, Robin Stout, Michael WolfensohnAs stated by the Town Board:The Town Board is the local legislative and policymaking body—the Boardadopts and amends local laws regulating the town governance; promulgatespolicies about the conducting of government business; controls the use of allTown property, except that directly supervised by the Recreation Commission;adopts the annual Town Budget and establishes the tax levy for General,Highway and related funds; and serves as Commissioners of all special TownDistricts. Town Board members are elected for a four-year term.25th AnniversaryChappaqua Craft FairSaturday, November 1410:00 - 4:00 pmat the Bell School...perfect!The Gift of Spaoasiswestchester.com“Favorite Day Spa”- Spa Magazine Reader’s Choice AwardsMassage“One of New York’s Best Spa’s”- Citysearchoasiswestchester.com . 914.409.1900 . 50 Livingstone Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY . Saw Mill River Parkway Exit 16Over 70 Artisans and VendorsTricky Tray RaffleFree AdmissionNovember 2009 Inside Chappaqua 17

ecause this November she is running uncontested foranother two-year term.In particular, Gerrard has been occupied with redoingsome of the hamlet’s areas. The new Pocket Park in theCitibank parking lot has created a safer stream of trafficand a garden respite in the midst of a busy downtown.The new pedestrian sidewalk on Woodburn Avenue hasalso created safer conditions. She’s eager to get evenmore done. The bridge construction, which should considerablyease traffic congestion, will be complete inanother year.Gerrard says she wishes she could say otherwise, butthe economic downturn has affected our area. “NewCastle residents have lost jobs and real estate has beenaffected,” she says. To help, she has tried to keep taxincreases as low as possible. “We’ve had to reduce someservices and trim staff,” says Gerrard. On the positiveside, she says revenue from sales tax has stabilized.She credits Town Administrator Jerry Faiella and theTown Board with the foresight to have addressed thebudget situation seriously last year and to prepare forthe strains of 2010. “They have been excellent at bringingconcerns to the table and providing consistency inplanning,” says Gerrard.Although she knows and empathizes with the financialwoes of some other areas of Westchester, she appreciatesthe conditions in New Castle. “We are extremelyfortunate to still have a reserve available,” says Gerrardmodestly.JEAN SHEFF is an editor, writer, and a Chappaqua residentNew Castle Leagueof Woman VotersYou are mailed their VotersGuide containing informationabout the candidates beforeevery November election, butwhat else do you know aboutthe New Castle League ofWoman Voters (LWV)?President of the New CastleLWV, Suzie Maltz (the formerowner of Penny Auntie),explains that the New CastleLeague is part of the nationalLWV, a nonpartisan politicalorganization that works toPresident of the NewCastle League of WomanVoters Suzie Maltz.share information helping citizens understand publicpolicy issues and influence these policies througheducation and advocacy. While the LWV was organizedduring the suffragist movement’s efforts to earnwomen the right to vote, the organization is genderneutral and open to all.As a public service, the League hosts CandidatesNight, a question and answer session with local candidatesthat is open to the public and free of charge.A session will be announced prior to the Novemberelections. League Board meetings are open to thepublic and held at Town Hall. The next meetings areslated for November 18 and December 16, 2009 at9:30 a.m.League representatives observe town, library andschool board meetings and report their observationsto the public.“League representatives bring their personal expertiseto a variety of study groups,” says Maltz.“Committees such as the environmental committee,climate change committee and the health care committeeobserve and report on issues relative to theirarea of focus.” The LWV also has NGO (non-governmentalorganization) observer status at the UnitedNations.If you’d like to get smart on exactly who is runningthis November, log onto www.smartvoter.org andenter your address and zip code. The site brings youto a ballot page listing candidates running in thecurrent election as well as your polling location.The New Castle League invites residents to join theorganization. An individual membership is $55, afamily membership $80, and a student membershipis $21. A percentage of the membership dues aredirected to the Citizen Education Fund that producesitems like the local Voters Guide and areaworkshops and another portion covers the expensesof the organization.For further information please contact: League ofWomen Voters of New Castle, P.O. Box 364Chappaqua, NY 10514. lwv.newcastle@gmail.com orwww.lwvnewcastle.org. —Jean Sheff18 Inside Chappaqua November 2009

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Chappaqua Historian’sTale of Modern Day SlaveryAims to Break through “Blissful Oblivion”BY MICHAEL KOHNWhen one thinks of slaveryin the United States today,the image of the modern wageslavecomes to mind. In hisstunning book, “The Slave NextDoor,” Ron Soodalter, with coauthorKevin Bales, tells a farmore disturbing tale of presentdayslavery in America. Yes, itexists, and in numbers whichare shocking.Although most people thinkthat slavery was abolished bythe 13th Amendment to theConstitution, according toSoodalter, “there has never been one single day on ourshores when we haven’t had slavery.” Sexual coercionand exploitation is the largest component of thistragedy, but domestic and agricultural workers, especiallythose from foreign countries, are highly susceptible tobeing caught in the web of slavery.Whereas slavery was once legal and a symbol of one’sstatus, today it is a hidden crime which crosses allracial, ethnic and gender boundaries. Soodalter saysthat “we live in a state of blissful oblivion.” “To theextent we are aware,” he continues, “we think of it interms of sexual exploitation.” Unfortunately, slavery iseverywhere, in every state of the union, and exists whereverthere is an opportunity—in construction, factories,on farms and even in your neighbor’s home. “SouthFlorida is ground zero for slavery.” Guest workers whocome to pick crops are often brutalized by companieswho contract them out as field hands, stripped of theirvisas and forced to live in squalid labor camps. In fact,the woeful lack of oversight of the Guest WorkerProgram in this country is a major factor in the proliferationof this problem.Soodalter lives in Chappaqua with his wife, Jane, anddaughters, Jesse and Melora. A historian, folklorist andlecturer, he became interested in the subject after writing“Hanging Captain Gordon: The Life and trial of anAmerican Slaver Trader.” The last chapter of that bookwas an expose of modern slavery. He contacted hisfriend Kevin Bales, president of an organization inWashington, D. C. called “Free the Slaves,” and this bookis the result of their detailed research.Together with discussing the nature of the problem,Soodalter also recounts many horrific personal tales ofpeople who have been enslaved in this country. Hehopes that the outrage you should feel by what you readwill lead to greater awareness of this problem andencourage you to take action by demanding changesfrom our political leaders.Slavery in America is extremely brutal. Physical andpsychological means are used to subjugate thousands ofvictims. If you suspect a case of slavery, you can contactthe authorities, “Free The Slaves,” www.freetheslaves.net orRon Soodalter, who can provide assistance. Contact himat ron@ronsoodalter.com or call 238-8506. Or meet Ron ata Chappaqua Library book signing, November 10, 7:30 pm.For more info, go to www.ronsoodalter.com.MICHAEL KOHN is an IC contributing editor.Excerpt from Ron Soodalter’s“Homegrown Slaves”Not all slavery in America involves undocumentedimmigrants. Some victims are born and raised in theUnited States, and find themselves pressed into slaveryby deception or sheer violence. In January 2003, aterrified seventeen-year-old girl ran into a store in asuburban mall in Detroit and grabbed a securityguard. She pleaded with him for help, as a group ofmen and women burst into the store pursuing her.Seeing that the girl was shaking and bruised, theguard stood up to the thugs and threw them out ofthe store. Once he had her safe, he called the police,and the girl told her story.The teenager explained to authorities that a man anda woman had abducted her months before while shewas waiting at a bus stop in downtown Cleveland,Ohio. Her captors drove her to Detroit, where she washeld in a house with other female captives and forcedto have sex with male visitors. The captives were neverleft alone, but were escorted around the house, even tothe bathroom. An older woman kept the younger onesin line by threatening and sometimes beating them.Each day the girls were given a new assignment. Somewould go to malls in the metro Detroit area to sell jewelryand trinkets; others would be forced to dance andstrip for private parties and to perform sex acts.The girls’ captors “did that punishment-reward thing,”a police investigator said. “They would get their nailsand hair done. If they stepped out of line, they got beatdown. Some of the senior women acted as enforcers.”One day, on a trip to the mall with several others, thegirl managed to escape. After the security guardContinued on next page20 Inside Chappaqua November 2009

called the police, the young girldirected them to the house whereshe had been enslaved. The resultingbust led to the exposure of amulti-state ring of forced prostitution,involving Midwesternwomen and girls, some as youngas thirteen. Police discoveredthat the traffickers had beenoperating a forced prostitutionring as early as 1995, by kidnappingteenage girls andtransporting them to citiesthroughout the Midwest.Not surprisingly, the victims are stillexperiencing severe emotional problems. “The devastation[this] has brought on these young women isjust immeasurable,” the prosecutor said.The young girl enslaved from the bus stop was anative-born American, with native-born parents, anda life little different from that of most American children.When she left home that day, the last thing sheexpected was to be abducted and forced into prostitution.The parasitic traffickers are students of opportunity,seducing or stealing their victims where theycan, all over America. One government official hasasserted that about half the trafficking victims in thiscountry are children. And while studies point to runawayor throw-away children as the likeliest victims,no one is exempt.ACUSTOM FIT MAY SUIT YOU BETTER.Erik Nicolaysen-CPCU Since 1929 Randy CoonPresidentVice PresidentAuto, Home, Life & BusinessTRAVELERS • GMAC • CHUBBHANOVER • CNA/ENCOMPASS • SELECTIVELet the expert tailors at Family Britchescreate custom clothing designed around you.Canali Corneliani Coppley Zegna Samuelsohn Hickey FreemanCustom shirts from $ 125Custom sport coats from $ 750 Custom suits from $ 1,000F A M I L YBRITCHES70 King St., Chappaqua, NY 914 238-801739 Elm St., New Canaan, CT 203 966-0518www.familybritches.comFREE FAMILY CONSULTATION & ANALYSISFOR YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS238-4455Fax# 238-7961erik@nicolaysenagency.com77 South Greeley AvenueP.O. Box 108, Chappaqua, NY 10514SEE OUR MORE-THAN-ONE-COMPANY INSURANCE AGENTNovember 2009 Inside Chappaqua 21

T O Y O U R H E A L T HChildren’s Cancer Fund Research“Changed the Way We Treat Kids.”BY MICHAEL KOHNWhen Kiera Nolan was diagnosed withleukemia on Father’s Day of 2007 at the ageof 18 months, one can only imagine the dreadexperienced by her parents, Paul and MonicaNolan, of Valhalla.Fortunately for the Nolans,facing the threat of theirdaughter’s disease was mademuch easier with the guidanceand assistance theyreceived from the Children’sCancer Fund.Associated with the MariaFerrari Children’s Hospital,the Children’s Cancer Fundwas the brainchild of Dr.Somasundaram Jayabose, theChief of Pediatric Oncologyat the Westchester MedicalCenter. Founded in 1992 inresponse to a growing needfor studies into childhoodcancer, the Fund’s primarygoals are to finance researchand provide support services for families of cancerpatients. Notably, the initiation of the Fund was successfulenough so that a laboratory was created by the endof 1993 and a Ph.D. hired.According to Monica Nolan, “[Dr. Jayabose] changed myexpectations of what a doctor is. Nothing was insignificantto him.” She fondly recalled the time Dr. Jayabosetook time out of his busy schedule to calm her fearswhen the Nolans were sitting in the hospital, fearfulthat Kiera had suffered a relapse. She was amazed thatthe Chief of Pediatric Oncology even took time to playhide and seek with her daughter. “[It] illustrates howmuch he cares for the kids.”Monica enthusiastically described the care and supportservices provided by the social workers associated withthe Fund. They helped with medical questions, billing,entertaining Kiera or simply lent an ear during tryingtimes. There was even time for the social workers toplay games with the Nolans’ son, Joseph. During myconversation with Monica, she started crying as shetalked about how the social workers helped her throughevery step of her daughter’s treatment, recollecting howKiera was never afraid of the hospital or doctors.Just as important as the social services provided to familiesis the research which can be conducted thanks to22 Inside Chappaqua November 2009Monica and Paul Nolan with their kids, Kiera, 3 and Joseph, 6the existence of the Fund. According to Dr.Jayabose, the research has developed new technologies,often in conjunction with other laboratories,to combat cancer. Leukemia studies inMinimal Residue Disease(MRD) have enabled doctorsto detect even very smallnumbers of cancer cells.New DNA techniques arebeing engineered for useinstead of microscopeswhich can help a doctorwith deciding upon anappropriate response fortreatment and to determinewhich patients are at greaterrisk for a relapse.Research conducted by theFund has “changed the waythey treat kids,” said Dr.Jayabose. He added that newresearch has focused onchemotherapeutic drugswhich will kill only cancercells and leave good cells alone.Andy Brenner, of Katonah, is the chairman of theChildren’s Cancer Fund. He emphasized the importance ofthe research being conducted and the patient servicesprovided to families. Of course, more needs to be done andhis eleven year involvement in the Fund exemplifies hiscommitment to the cause. He mentioned that the Fundholds a dinner dance in the springtime which honors bothdoctors and patients involved with the program. The 18thannual Teddy Bear Ball will be held at WestchesterMarriott in Tarrytown on Saturday, May 1, 2010.The 12th annual Walkathon was scheduled to be heldon October 3rd at F.D.R. State Park in Yorktown Heights.Accord to Monica Nolan, there is huge support for thethree-mile Walkathon. Proudly, she noted that Kiera wasone of the poster children for this year’s event.Kiera is now three and a half and doing well, her mothersaid. She should be done with active treatment inOctober. It was clear from my conversation with Monicathat the Children’s Cancer Fund was invaluable in helpingKiera and the entire Nolan family navigate throughan extremely trying time.The website is www.childrenscancerfund.org.

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Carol WassermanI N S I D E T H O U G H T SOPHIDIOPHOBIABY MICHALL JEFFERSWho will come when you call?’m the furthest thing from a damsel in distress. NotI only do I pride myself on being a strong, resourcefulwoman, but I’m also the person who can be counted onin any emergency. If you’re jailed at three a.m., your onecall should be to me.But one morning, as I stood in the shower and reachedfor a towel, I was the one who needed help. There, onBUETI BROTHERSB U I L D E R SNew HomesAdditionsAlterationsDesign/BuildEstablished 1949 in New Castle241-1117Joy’s BalloonsBalloon Deliveries &Decorating for Less!www.joysballoons.com914-238-8288my bathroom floor, was a large black snake; and I wasparalyzed by overwhelming, unreasoning terror.When it slithered into the living room and hid behindmy purse, I literally became breathless. I’m asthmatic,and I keep my inhaler—of course!—in that bag.I was alone. I couldn’t think straight, but I knew I couldn’tdeal with the situation in my state of panic. I threwon a robe, ran downstairs, grabbed the phone, and startedmaking calls. My husband was unreachable but hey, Ilive in Chappaqua. I have resources!The police informed me “That’s not what we do.” TownHall, same answer. My neighbor, who’d complained thathe found community spirit lacking in our area, shrugged“Gee, I don’t know what to tell you.” Tell me you’re coming,I wanted to scream.I sent out a mass e-mail; I phoned everyone. “I’m just onmy way out,” was a common response. Finally, my heroturned out to be not Crocodile Dundee, but a prominentphysician friend. “I’ll be there as soon as I can,” hepromised, and he was. Together, we searched the upperfloor of the house, but by now the snake had vanished.“If you see it again, I’ll come right back,” he vowed. Eventhough he’s very busy, I know he’s an honorable man,and I believed him.Yes, the snake reappeared, and yes, St. George returnedimmediately and relocated the serpent outside. I couldbreathe again.I’m not angry at anyone; we all have issues. Who knowswhat someone else is going through? And of course, wecan’t always help out.Everything is an opportunity to learn, and here’s thewisdom I’ve gained from this experience:“You know, we have a yearly policy” is not an answer to“Will you help me?”Don’t be clueless. Don’t ask for a major favor mere daysafter refusing to provide one. This actually happened.I am a reactionary. I gave my girlfriends, several ofwhom offered me sanctuary, a total pass. But I lostrespect for the men who demurred.When someone calls you for help, if it’s at all possible,just go. We have different definitions of what constitutesan emergency. This wasn’t Katrina, but being alone definitelycontributed to my inability to think clearly. Whenthe snake reappeared, I realized I had to trap it; handsshaking, I lowered a plastic mitten box over it, caught itstail, and set it flipping about. Scared witless, I picked upthe box, and re-centered it properly. I had the courage todo this because I knew that help was on the way.I like myself; it’s important to me that I’m capable, agreat friend, the person you want on the other end of therope. But we all have our limits.The proper word for an extreme horror of snakes isOphidiophobia. And I’ve got it.MICHALL JEFFERS has appeared on stage, screen, and currentlyon her eponymous cable TV show, which is syndicatedthroughout the tri-state. Fortunately, she has never sufferedfrom topophobia (stage fright).24 Inside Chappaqua November 2009

G O T T A H A V E A R T SEdible FlicksBY SARAH ELLEN BERMANF ilmgoersand foodiesconvene atthe ChappaquaLibrary, drawn tothe film series,Menus in theMovies. The series,led by Millwood residentCarol Durst, arenowned foodie, scholarand educator on amyriad variety of foodrelatedtopics, is a perennialfavorite in town. Eachmonth, Durst presents a filmwhich incorporates food as oneof its main ingredients.The idea for the series evolved viaa circuitous route. While Durst wascompleting her doctorate, whichfocused, in part, onwomen in the foodindustry, she came tothe library to inquireabout movies whichdepict women in thefood business. Joan Kuhn,the library’s CulturalProgramming specialist,was asked to join the conversationat the referencedesk. Kuhn proclaimedthat the movies in questionwould be perfect asa series at the library.Durst culls her list ofmovies from a widevariety of sources.She scouts outofferings at theBurns Film Center, attends foodconferences and festivals, and frequentsfilm blogs and websites.The “fruits” of her research arebountiful. Each month, shepresents a film that is “innovativeand off-beat.” Her selectionsreflect her credo ofstriving to “keep things internationaland cross-culturalwhenever possible.” December’sfilm will be Secret of the Grain,Durst's culinarycontributins arean integral partof the series. Eachtheatricalevening isaccompanied byfood which is“reflective of thefilm.”which embodies issues of raceand preservation of culturalheritage. Tableland, whichdepicts local farmers’ adoptionof contemporary and ecologically-correctpractices, willbe screened in January.Daughters of the Dust, a taleof the Gullah community, anAfrican-American communityliving in the Low Country ofSouth Carolina and Georgia,and known for preservingtheir African linguistic andcultural heritage, will be shown in February.Durst’s culinary contributions are an integral part of theseries. Each theatrical evening is accompanied by a foodwhich is “reflective of the film.” When attendees enterthe auditorium, food is “there to greet you and the conversationbegins with a taste or a smell. The sensoryappeal is what makes this program unique.” InSeptember, ratatouille was servedalong with its namesake movie andthe quintessentially French madeleinecookies.Durst credits the attendees, who are“a very interesting subset of the community,”for the lively discussionswhich ensue after each film. Valuableinsight is occasionally provided bypeople knowledgeable about the filmand food industries. Durst invitesquestions and responds to each one ina truly caring manner. She researcheseach film and provides enlighteningcommentary.Clara LaBianca, a frequent, enthusiasticattendee who resides within walkingdistance of the library, related,“I’m only sorry I can’t go to all ofthem!” LaBianca often brings friendsto the series. She noted that the series is particularlytimely in that food has become an important topic ofconversation in our society.Engage, eat, and entertain. Menus in the Movies does itall. Films are presented each month on a Friday eveningat 7 p.m. Further information is available atwww.chappaqualibrary.org.SARAH ELLEN BERMAN Sarah Ellen Berman is eagerly awaitingthe next screening of "Menus in the Movies."November 2009 Inside Chappaqua 25

G O T T A H A V E A R T SThespians in our midstBY SARAH ELLEN BERMANEileen Jagoda and Mel Wolfson in Lion InWinter.The hamlet ishome to manyan aspiring orestablished actor.Those who are 60or over, congregateat the New CastleCommunity Center.There, in a groupcalled the North ofBroadway Players,they meet to learnand perform.The idea for thePlayers arosearound 2003 according to Director and Teacher, SusanCourtney. Courtney came to the Community Center andperformed as part of an acting troupe. After the show,she talked to some of the seniors and asked whetherthey would be interested in an acting class. Theresponse was affirmative and the Players were born.Today the group consists of nine buddingand experienced actors. They meet onThursdays from 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. for actingclasses and rehearsals. Scenes from a varietyof plays by well-known playwrights such asNeil Simon, Christopher Durang, and HortonFoote are selected by Courtney who then assignsthe roles. “After I get to know them (the participants),I think of certain parts for them. I look forthe parts that bring out their natural talent.” Duringthe classes Courtney encourages participants to utilize“personal objects.” She encourages them to,“Bring something that’s meaningful for you, like aphoto. If you have it on stage, it resonates with youand adds another layer to your work.”The next production by the Players will be onJanuary 15 at 2 p.m. and is open to all. For furtherinformation on the classes or shows, consultthe “Senter Street Spotlight” newsletter orcontact Estelle at 238-8888.GARDENHOUSESCHOOLOF BRIARCLIFF25 South State RoadBriarcliff Manor, NY914-941-0404ENROLL NOW!AGES 2.5 - 6Garden House School ofNew York & London now inWestchester! Accepting childrenfor the 2009 - 2010 school year.We teach our Early Reading and WritingProgram along with a developmentallyappropriate, classic curriculum includingFrench, Music & Ballet.www.gardenhouseschool.comwesttreelife@aol.comTake advantage of our low Winter RatesLa MerGourmet Seafood• Fresh Seafood Daily• Gluten Free Entrees& Salads• Lobster Bakes To Go• Capable Staff407 Main StreetArmonk, NY273-176626 Inside Chappaqua November 2009

L I G H T S , C A M E R A !Ask AndiBY MICHALL JEFFERSCathy PinskyAndi Gray: always taking care ofbusiness.Andi Gray is a Black Belt incommunicating. Look intothose intent green eyes, andyou tend to forget that she’s abusiness dynamo. It’s rare tohave the gift of making theindividual with whom you’retalking feel like the mostimportant person in the world;Andi has it. This, combinedwith 20 plus years in the businessdevelopment field, hasmade her a much sought afterconsultant and coach forentrepreneurs who want totake the next step into the bigleagues. Her “Ask Andi” show on NCCTV is a guiding lightfor those interested in up-scaling, as is her same-namedcolumn, which runs in Westchester business journals.Little wonder that last year she received the prestigiousApex Award For Excellence from the business orientedWestchester County Association.It’s interesting to note the humble beginnings of thishead of Strategy Leaders, the very successful firm forturning high powered store owners, manufacturers andservice providers, into the bosses who both bring in thebucks and have time for a personal life.Andi speaks fondly of her early education in a one-roomschoolhouse in the Southern Wisconsin town of Saylesville.“It’s outside Waukeshaw,” she explains with an easy laugh.She comes by her grit naturally, as the descendant ofearly settlers who came to America from England tofind religious freedom and a better way of life. Theyended up trekking cross country to found Battlecreek,Michigan, and to start a family tradition of strong, educatedwomen. She is the fifth generation of matriarchswith college degrees, no small feat, and a point of realpride to this surprisingly modest woman. Far from toutingher perfection, she’s quick to acknowledge the timesthat she’s stumbled, quite literally.When a slip on the ice in 2004 left her with a brokenhip, it took nearly a year for her to completely recover.She learned only too well that setbacks can be costly,and that we must prepare for the unexpected.Fortunately, Andi had followed her own advice. Her companywas set up so that those who worked for her wereready to step into the lead, and her personal contactwith clients meant that they were willing to wait for heruntil she could resume her duties.Her experiences, good and bad, have resulted in the philosophywhich fuels her popular seminars. “In business,you’re either growing or dying. Have a plan, and take itstep by step. There are hills and valleys in every endeavor,and when you’re in it for the long run, consistency isthe key. There’s not one magic bullet, but lots of littlethings that lead to success.”She passionately believes that her clients are “vital tothe economy, and they will fuel the coming recovery.Together, we’ll marry what they know with the skillswe’ll teach them, and the result will be winning at thegame of business.”And that’s why motivated business people who want totake the next step up the ladder are wise to Ask Andi.Andi Gray can be reached at amy@StrategyLeaders.com.Websites: strategyleaders.com, askandi.com. Phone: 914-522-6647.MICHALL JEFFERS and her husband, John Warner, have lived inChappaqua so long that they remember when the HistoricalSociety was called the Current Events Club. She can be reachedat michalljeffers@optonline.net. Website: michalljeffers.comACADEMIC TUTORINGMathematicsChemistryPhysicsGrades 6 to 12SAT/PSAT/ACT PrepMulti Subject SessionsExtensive Glowing ReferencesALLAN SCHNEIDERTEACHING STUDENTS TO TEACH THEMSELVES914 - 962 - 3043www.allanschneidertutoring.comallans@cloud9.netNovember 2009 Inside Chappaqua 27

With Thanksgiving and the fluseason barreling down on us, Igot to thinking about “The Kiss.” Anuptick in smooching occurs aroundthe holidays, and Thanksgiving maytake the prize for the most tonnagekissed on a single day.The history surrounding the FirstKiss is fairly straightforward. Ithappened in the Garden of Edenback in the year—let me thinkhere—well, sometime in the earlyGarden Period. If personal history ismy guide, Adam planted one onEve’s forehead and was,undoubtedly, smacked. No matter.They were cast out and humankindhas been jinxed ever since.Some people think cavemen andwomen must have smoochedhundreds of thousands of yearsbefore A&E—but I’ve seen picturesof cavemen, and I’m not sureanyone would have kissed them.The first documented kiss came in1896, when May Irwin’s and JohnRice’s lips made contact in front ofThomas Edison’s new-fangled filmcamera. Critics charged it wasdisgusting, even scandalous andIllustration by Rick Reynolds28 Inside Chappaqua November 2009R I C K ’ SLast LicksLip ServiceBY RICK REYNOLDSdemanded it be censored. Notably,the 20-second long short becameEdison’s most popular film that year.I got my first kiss shortly after birth.My second kiss came when I marriedmy second wife. She complains tome that the sound of a kiss shouldcome during the kiss—not afterward.Is that a rule? I give her a silent peckon the cheek, and while backingaway, I make the “kiss’ sound.Some people kiss inanimate objects.My wife kissed her new GenerationIII Prius on the hood the day itarrived in our driveway. I‘ve beenknown to kiss my watch on its face.I don’t know why. It’s not even anice watch. Are there any shrinksout there in Chappaqualand whocan tell me why I do this?I’ll never forget my first interspecieskiss. Once, with my dog inmy lap, I yawned and in an instant,his tongue unfurled like a NewYear’s Eve noise maker, reaching thenether regions of my throat. Afterpopping my eyeballs back into theirsockets, I was reminded of wherethe dog’s mouth had been, andgargled for 72 hours straight.And speaking of New Year’s Eve, myfirst movie star kiss was back in the1980’s from the beautiful, redlipstickedIsabella Rossellini (thesister of Pia Lindstrom, who wasdating a friend of mine at the time).As luck would have it, Isabellakissed me at the stroke of midnight.It wasn’t any big deal—I’m sureshe’s forgotten it, though I haven’twashed that part of my face since.With French kissing—not like mydog does, but the kind you do withFrench acquaintances (with theback and forth thing on thecheek)—I never know how manytimes you’re supposed to go. I justkeep alternating cheeks untilsomebody stops me. Unfortunately,the delayed kissing sounds get outof sequence, like repeated firing andblowing smoke from a pistol.Up until recently, everyone waskissing everyone. Football playerskissed during the Superbowl.Academy Award winners kissed.Prisoners kissed. There was so muchlove, you barely noticed theeconomic meltdown. Sadly, with lipservice now being paid to the swineflu, not even hand shaking, let alonekissing, will find acceptability.As for me, I mostly kiss women andchildren. Men—not so much. But adear and long-time friend of minedied recently in a tragic bicyclingaccident, and I sure wish I could givehim a kiss this Thanksgiving. As it is,I’ll be kissing his wife and youngdaughter as we reminisce about howspecial we all are to each other.Chappaqua alumnus and long-timeresident, humorist RICK REYNOLDSdivides his time among book, blog(www.my-pnl.blogspot.com,)magazine column, and marketingcommunications assignments. Heresides in southern New Hampshirewith his wife, daughter and two dogs.

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