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ArtsFest 2018 returned to New Ro-chelle and Pelham from October 19 to Oc-tober 21, covering an amazing journey of art events and activities, beginning with an Oktoberfest Gallery Hop.

At Flowerbake by Angela, 136 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, owner Angela Scal-amogna, a self-taught cake decorator opened her own bakery on Valentine’s Day, offering a variety of delicious baked goods along with cake decorating classes for kids and adults. Local Pelham artist Katy Garry held a pop-up exhibit of her fine art during the ArtsFest weekend and families could purchase and “paint” their own cookies surrounded by her works in the light-filled space.

INSPO, 144 Fifth Avenue, a bou-tique, featured a gallery of paintings by co-owner Janice Harding. Asked about the origin of the store’s name, daughter and co-owner Ginghi Clarke shared, “I wanted my store to serve as an inspira-tion to all my customers and be inspired by them as well.”

Charlotte Mouquin, Executive Di-rector at the Pelham Art Center (PAC)

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provided with beer by the Bronx Brew-ing Company and music by the Eric Katz Trio. Susan Nathenson, ceramicist and instructor at PAC did a book signing and pop-up exhibition.

Saturday’s events at PAC included guest artist Bob Clyatt with an interactive art project. Sunday’s events featured a magic show featuring Eitan Gotian and partnership with Love Yourself. Hair

sculptor Michael Mut was on hand to conduct free hair stylings.

Mut mentioned that the Love Your-

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INSPO co-owner Ginghi Clarke in front of moth-er Janice Harding’s painting “Conundrum.”

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Four Corners Safety and Health Insurance IMA Approved at Manor BOT Meeting


Mayor Jennifer Monachi-no Lapey began the October 22 Village of Pelham Manor Board of Trustees Meeting, thanking the Administration, Police Chief Jeffrey Carpenter and Detective Jason Carroll, “for spearheading and implementing the Crossing Safety Program at Four Corners. It was a wonderful opportunity for our residents and Police De-partment to interact.”

In the Department of Public Works report, Village Manager John T. Pierpont mentioned that much of the pavement striping will be done in thermal plastic which lasts longer than paint.

“Every year we try to do 1/5 of the Manor, regarding cleaning of the sewer system after com-pleting the Sanitary Sewer Eval-uation Study. Videotaping can catch problems early. There was a bid of $74,500. Our Engineer Dolph Rotfeld vets the bids. The winning bid went to Fred Cook,” Pierpont stated.

Next, the Board approved

Board Approves 101 Wolfs Lane Development


Although Mayor Michael Volpe announced at the Tues-day, October 23rd Village of Pelham Board of Trustees meeting that the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) requested a Hearing regard-ing the 101 Wolf ’s Lane Devel-opment’s obligations under applicable tax laws, the Board approved the Development.

Pel Park LLC will pay the Village $750,000 over 15 years for tenant access to Parking Garage through Village prop-erty and install utilities.

Earlier, Tom White, Co-Chair, Pelham Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) rec-ommended that the Board of Trustees sign up for Sustain-able Westchester Recollect Website/App Integration, of-fering the Village a technolog-ically supported integration of management information from a central point to the

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VOP’s web page and MYVOP App. Cost for this information and technological support is estimated to be $2,000 per year.

The Sustainable West-chester database will provide information on how to recycle or dispose of 500+ key items. The goal is to increase West-chester’s overall recycling rate

from 50%. SAB believes that a shift of 5% of total waste from disposal to recycling would save $8,000 per year.

Next, Dan Welsh, Pro-gram Director, Westchester Power (WP), a Sustainable Westchester Program (SWP) discussed SWP’s synergy and ongoing initiative, including

Catherine G. Rapfogel, CPA, Manager, PKF O’Connor Davies; (left) and Robert A. Daniele, Partner.

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the Village Manager to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) with Municipal Employees Ben-efits Consortium, encompassing Eastchester; Mount Kisco; New Castle; and North Salem Central School District.

Original Third-Party Ad-ministrator was POMCO, who was bought by United Healthcare. There also was an agreement to purchase “stop-loss” insurance.

Mayor Lapey mentioned that several residents would be

initiating a Civil Practice Law and Rules Article 78 action on October 25th against the Village of Pelham Manor to “show cause” regarding the rejection of their petition, stating a request to change the date of the general Village of Pel-ham Manor election from March to November.

The petition had been re-jected because of invalid signa-tures and initial failure to con-secutively number the petition

Front Row, left to right: Trustee Dr. Louis Annunziata, DDS; Mayor Jennifer Monaschino Lapey; Trustee Matthew T. McLaughlin. Rear, left to right: Village Attorney Albert W. Cornachio; Trustees Breda Bennett; Joseph Senerchia.

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Maurice Owen-Michaane Elected to Board of Directors of Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors & Multiple Listings Board

Pelham resident, Maurice Owen-Michaane, Broker/Own-er of Capital Realty NY, LLC, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors through 2020. In addition, Owen-Michaane was re-elected to the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors Multiple Listings Board for 2019. Elections for Officers & Directors occurred at the Annual Meeting of the Association on October 29.

Owen-Michaane focuses on residential real estate in both Westchester and New York City, and recently closed on sever-al record setting transactions in Pelham, including at 407 2nd Ave, 572 Manor Lane, & 117 Nyac – where he represented the Sellers. In addition, his most recent listing at 407 3rd Ave, just went into contract for a record price per square foot for the Hutchinson Elementary school zone for a property of its size.

Owen-Michaane holds a B.A. in government from Hamilton College and an M.B.A. in finance from Baruch College. He operates his own real estate firm, Capital Realty NY.

Owen-Michaane also serves on Pelham Manor Zoning Board, the Site-Based Council at Siwa-noy School, the Citizen’s Nomination Committee, and is active member of the Siwanoy School PTA. Additionally, Maurice proudly serves as a Den Leader for his oldest son’s Tiger Cub Scouts at Siwa-noy Elementary. He is also a member of the Friends of Pelham Library Committee and the Pelham Jewish Center. He and his husband, Michael Owen-Michaane, M.D., are the proud parents of three young children.

Wartburg Board Chair HonoredWartburg’s Chairman of the Home Operations Board

of Directors, Rev. Amandus J. Derr, was recently named a Trustee of the Year by LeadingAge NY, an association of 5,600 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to advancing policies, promoting practices and conducting research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age. A board member since 2008, Rev. Derr began his career mowing the law at Wartburg as a seminary student. Fast forward 40 years and he is now Chairman of the Board and actively involved in all Board committees and the implementation of Wartburg’s strategic vision.

“The Trustee of the Year Award recognizes those unique volunteer leaders who make significant contributions to the betterment of the senior care and service organization in which they serve and to the greater community,” said David Gentner, Wartburg’s President and CEO. “I can think of no one more fitting to be honored in such a way.”

Rev. Derr is the Senior Pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in New York City. A thriving community of committed staff, volunteers and parishioners, St. Peter’s offers a weekly soup kitchen, an active senior center, a robust art and jazz program and holds support groups for those recovering from addiction or living with diseases such as Aphasia.

“I serve on the Wartburg Board because Wartburg, its Board members and its staff, function with the same values of justice, compassion and equal treatment for all, that I believe, teach and preach as a pastor in Christ’s Church. Wartburg embodies Christ’s mission in the world for the peo-ple we serve,” said Pastor Derr.

Rev. Derr is often seen on Wartburg’s campus visiting residents, providing comfort and spiri-tual care-always with a ready smile and kind word. Wartburg congratulates Rev. Derr on this distin-guished honor and thanks him for his dedication to ensuring that all those entrusted to Wartburg’s care live their best life.

Left to right: Wartburg’s Chairman of the Home Operations Board of Directors, Rev. Amandus J. Derr and Jim Clyne, President & CEO of LeadingAge New York

Pelham Manor Police Detective Sergeant Greg Sancho recently completed the 31st Annual Colonel Henry F. Williams Homicide Seminar in Albany.

This seminar began in 1987 and was the vision of the late Colonel Henry F. Williams, who imagined a seminar that would provide those investigators and Detectives, assigned to investigate homicides, with the finest and most up-to-date training available. The instruction is provided by some of the most rec-ognized experts in the field.

In addition, Colonel Williams wanted those in attendance to have the opportunity to network with investigators assigned to agencies from around the world in order to create a multi-agency resource of investigators known as “Williams Associates”. At-tendees have the unique opportunity to network with fellow participants and course presenters during evening hours and at special events.

At the end of the seminar, all participants received an electronic directory of “Williams Associ-ates”, a valuable resource that has proven to be highly successful in establishing cooperation during multi-jurisdictional investigations. To date, there are over 4,850 Williams Associates spanning 48 US states and 28 foreign countries located on six continents.

Pelham Civics Host Senior Citizen LuncheonBY JOE NUNZIATA

Since 1939, the Pelham Civic Association has been dedicated to volunteering their time to assist the youth, the needy, the mentally and physically challenged, and

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last, but not least, the elderly. So on Monday afternoon, Oc-tober 29th, over sixty senior citizens of Pelham were treat-ed to a wonderful, fun-filled Halloween-theme luncheon at the Daronco Town House in Pelham.

Pelham Civic Members Tim Case and Harry Wasilchak organized the festive event, complete with a full lunch spread and Halloween cook-ies for dessert. The Daronco Town House was filled with Halloween decorations. And

there were even pumpkin cen-terpieces that the Seniors got to take home. Several Pelham Civic members were on hand to serve lunch including Shom Bhattacharya, Marty Con-sidine, Dr. John Pacia, Todd Cross, Harry Wasilchak and Tim Case. A special thanks to Georgette Pacia and Marlene Wasilchak for helping, as well.

To find out more about the Pelham Civic programs, projects and events, visit www.pelhamcivics.org Thank you.

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On November 15 from 12:30 to 3pm, the Pelham Women’s Club will hold a fundraiser to benefit their scholarship fund at the Daronco Townhouse, Fifth Avenue featuring many beautiful baskets that will be raffled off and entertainment from Mike Pace and His Orchestra of One. $10 admission. Coffee and dessert will be served. For more information, contact Pat Reynolds at 738-5821.

Recent Rotary Scholars of the MonthRotary Club of the Pelham’s

honored PMHS National Merit Semifinalists Elise Aronson and Richard Che as Scholars of the Month recently.

Elise Aronson, a senior, is a member of the PMHS chapter of the National Honor Society and the En-glish, Math, Science, Social Studies and World Language Honor Societ-ies. On the National Latin Exam, she achieved a summa cum laude gold medal and a maxima cum laude silver medal. She also was a silver medalist on the National French Exam.

Aronson’s extracurricular activities include Dance Captain of Sock’n’Buskin productions, A Cappella “Acapelicans” (founding member), and Young Playwrights Festival actor/director/dancer. She plays for the volleyball team, assists the Pelham Middle School drama program, and volunteers in Peer Tutoring and Pelham Library activities for children.

Richard Che has been a member of the Science Olympiad, Model United Nations, Military History Club and PMHS Band all four years of his high school career. He medaled regionally in the Science Olympiad Com-petition.

Che has played trumpet since 4th grade, likes running and has been a member of the Track & Field team.Rotary Club of the Pelham’s awards a $10,000 scholarship to a graduating PMHS senior annually.

Left to right: Rotary President Lyn Jacobs, Scholars of the Month Elise Aronson and Richard Che, and PMHS Principal Jeannine Clark

Pelham Civic 2018 Raffle Prize WinnersThe Winners of the Pelham Civic Association’s 2018 Fundraising Raffle Prizes are as follows:

Grand Prize Winner of the $100 Raffle for $10,000 is Mark O’Keefe of Pelham.

Winners of the $5 Raffle: Lexi Russello, Pelham ($1,000); Joe Lifrieri, Pelham (TV); Dan McGov-ern, Pelham ($500 Gas Card); Ann Loughran, Pelham (Golf Outing); and Katy Garry, Pelham (Dining in Pelham).

Stay tuned for the next issue of The Pelham Post for a re-cap of the exciting event by Joe Nunziata, and photos.

Pelham Women’s Club Luncheon

Update on Prospect Hill Addition, HS/MS Renovation, & Hutchinson Sustainability

Russell Davidson of KG&D Architects updated the Board of Education on October 23 on three key components of bond implementation, in-cluding environmental/sus-tainability options for the new Hutchinson School, the addi-tion at Prospect Hill, and ren-ovations at the high school and middle school.

Hutchinson Environmental/Sustainability

The continued discussion about environmental sustain-ability focused on different op-tions for Hutchinson School, including whether the District should seek a formal certi-fication for environmental sustainability or benchmark against specific criteria. Mr. Davidson explained that both options, specifically with pur-suing various levels of LEED certification, would include additional costs resulting from various additional con-sulting fees, energy modeling, and building commissioning. However the benchmarking option would cost significantly less than a formal certification process.

The Board also discussed different levels of LEED cer-tification, with Mr. Davidson noting that the current design of the building would qualify as a “LEED certified equiva-lent building.” He said that the LEED silver benchmark was obtainable with changes to the design and additional research and that while LEED gold is feasible, it would entail additional design and costs on the front end, and also sub-stantially increase the cost of construction.

Following a discussion, the Board decided that bench-

marking to a LEED silver stand-ard was the most bal-anced approach for the new building. This would provide significant energy, environ-mental, and sustainability fea-tures to the school, while pre-serving funding to ensure that the new Hutchinson School provides the forward-thinking educational program neces-sary for students. To ensure that the design is in line with the rigorous guidelines for LEED silver, the District will need to hire an independent third-party consultant to as-sist with the process.

“I think benchmarking to a LEED silver standard is an appropriate goal,” said Board President Sue Bratone Childs. “From the beginning, creating an environmentally-friendly school that is sustainable has been a priority for this Board. It is also our job as stewards of the District’s assets to make sure that we are spending mon-ey efficiently and in a manner that best supports the educa-tional program of the District. I believe this is a balanced ap-proach that will ultimately be of immense benefit to the stu-dents and community.”

Prospect Hill AdditionThe District is currently

moving forward with a sche-matic design for Prospect Hill that includes a three-story addition off the south side of the current main entrance. This addition would include an ADA accessible entrance, double-door security vesti-bule, and five-stop elevator accessing all three levels of the building, as well as the library. This design, which should tie-in seamlessly with the existing architecture of the building,

provides the potential to cre-ate an additional classroom and conference room should the budget allow. The plan also includes renovations to the existing bathrooms and installation of an interior lift to provide ADA access to the gym.

While the upper stories of the addition are considered additional scope that was not in the original proposal, the Board will work closely with the architect and construction manager to monitor the proj-ect and ensure that all projects included in the bond remain within the approved budget.

HS/MS RenovationsPlans to create a ded-

icated orchestra rehearsal space at PMHS and provide six addi-tional classrooms are also progressing. The current schematic calls for two middle school art classrooms in the PMHS annex to be converted into an orchestra room. Those art rooms would move to cur-rent high school art rooms that are close to the middle school and the high school art rooms would move to the the space currently occupied by the special/education/curriculum offices on the ground floor of the high school. Six new class-rooms would be created where the Superintendent’s Suite and Business Office are currently located.

Sincerely,Pelham Board of Education ([email protected])Sue Bratone Childs, PresidentJessica DeDomenico, V.P.John BricePeter S. LiaskosVincent MazzaroEileen MillerJessica R. Young

WP’s Community Choice Ag-gregation (CCA); Community Solar, Solarize; Clean Trans-portation (Electric Vehicles); HeatSmart Westchester, a home heating program, plus community recycling and com-post.

Welsh said that the mu-nicipality picks the default Green supplier and residents are automatically enrolled, unless they choose to opt out without entry or exit fees. Since its beginning in 2016,

$14,129,152 was saved and 339,524 metric tons of CO2 avoided. Annual savings, $119/yr. Residential; $16/yr. Com-mercial.

Constellation, the cur-rent supplier’s new contract rates are 7.96 cents/kWh, Residential and Commercial Green, lower rates than Con Ed 2015 average. Constella-tion’s Green Supply is 100% hydropower for two years. Residential and Commercial, (fossil fuels, nuclear and some

renewable), 7.71 cents/kWh, 0.25 cents/kWh less.

Robert A. Daniele, Part-ner and Catherine A. Rap-fogel, CPA, PKF O’Connor Davies reported that the Village received an Unmod-ified Clean Opinion on May 31, with no evidence of fraud, despite the fact that the Bud-get jumped from $186,948 to $952,002, due to a Patrol-men’s Benevolent League (PBA) Award and emergency parking lot repair.

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UPCOMINGThe following free programs will be held at St. Paul’s Church Na-tional Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon: No-vember 10 at 1pm – Veterans Day Commemoration observing the centennial of Armistice Day, 1918; November 17 at 1pm – Author and historian William Hogeland talks about the Whiskey Rebel-lion based on his book; and November 24 at 1pm -- Daniel Conant and colleague perform an hour of music for classical guitar, in-cluding seasonal selections. For complete details, call 667-4116 or visit nps.gov/sapa

SAVE THE DATES: Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Catharine’s will hold its annual Christmas Boutique & Wreath Sale on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. In addition to fresh wreaths, the boutique will feature a silent auction, raffles, new items, religious items, Christ-mas decorations, and home-cooked foods. Photos with Santa will be taken Dec. 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held in Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, which is located at 575 Fowler Ave. in Pelham Manor.

The Hudson River Audubon Society will hold the following field trips: November 3 – Jones Beach: Meet at the Coast Guard Station in West End II at 8am to search for rare birds or western stray birds; December 8 – Pelham Bay Park: Meet in the far left cor-ner of the large parking lot at 8am to search the woods for Fox Sparrows and the sound for wintering waterfowl and December 23 – Bronx-Westchester Christmas Bird Count: compile a census of birds in the area in this 90th years of the count. No particular meeting place. Different groups of volunteers start at various lo-cations and canvas for area birds. To join a group and learn more, call Michael Bochnik at 237-9331 or visit hras.org

Pelham Memorial High School’s Sock’n’Buskin presents the pro-duction of Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” at the PMHS Auditorium November 16 and November 17 at 7:30pm with a mat-inee on November 18 at 2pm. Email [email protected] for infor-mation and reservations.

SAVE THE DATE: Huguenot Memorial Church’s Annual Charita-ble Christmas Tree Sale and Alternative Christmas Market will be Saturday, December 1 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Boston Post Road and Pelhamdale Avenue. For sale: Fraser fir trees in all sizes, decorated and undecorated wreaths, poinsettias, swag, and pine roping. Visit with Santa in the library and shop the Alternative Christmas Market for handmade gifts and fair trade coffee and chocolate. Free doughnuts, hot chocolate and coffee at the sale! All proceeds go to Hope Community Services in New Rochelle, CSA Soup Kitchen in Mount Vernon, and student mission trips (credit cards, checks, and cash accepted). Come catch the holiday spirit and help support these local causes. 901 Pelhamdale Ave. Phone: (914) 738-3488

Collectibles & Artisan Boutique, Pelham Art Center’s annual ar-tisan and craft show, highlights a dynamic collection of quality, affordable handmade items for sale, from Friday, November 9 through Saturday, December 22nd with a final sale day on Sat-urday December 29th, 2018. Skilled artisans will be showcasing; ceramics, silver works, jewelry; glass, leather, and more. Artisan Boutique will feature 25 local and national artists who represent a range of traditional and modified artisan techniques, creating one-of-a-kind items. The Pelham Art Center members will re-ceive a 10% discount on all Artisan Boutique gallery sales during a special Members’ Holiday Sale, December 3-8. Opening reception on November 9 from 6 to 8pm. 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham. Visit pel-hamartcenter.org for details.

The Brother John. G. Driscoll Professorship in Jewish-Catholic Studies will hold the following: November 7 at 7pm – The Mecca Tales, a play by Rohina Malik in the Murphy Auditorium at Iona College, and November 12 at 7:30pm – Kristallnacht Commemoration: We Are in This World to do Good – Ethics During and After the Holocaust with Dr. John K. Roth in the Thomas J. Burke Lounge, Spellman Hall at Iona College, located at 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle. For more information, call 637-2744 or email [email protected]

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11Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhal-la presents the 33rd Annual President’s Forum, “Where are We Now?” featuring a distinguished panel of politicians, journalist, historians and other intellectuals presenting a balanced discus-sion on a current topic. The event will begin with a limited pre-event luncheon at noon and the panel discussion will run from 2:30 to 4:30pm. A reception will follow from 4:30 to 5:30pm. The moderator will be Brian Lehrer. For tickets visit sunywcc.edu/presidentsforum or call 606-6558 with questions.

At 3pm, the New Rochelle Opera presents, Divas vs. Divos, a battle of the sexes in an operatic fireworks display of the world’s most popular arias and duets featuring Mithra Mastropierro, Christo-pher Trapani, Edith Dowd, Wayne Hu, Brian Holman and Camille Coppola at the Christopher Murphy Auditorium, Iona College, North Avenue, New Rochelle. For tickets, visit nropera.org or call 1-800-838-3006. For further information, call 576-1617 or 576-0365.

13At 7:30pm, the Junior League of Pelham will hold its Annual Com-munity Leaders’ Roundtable at The Manor Club. The theme is, “Communicating with Your Community,” featuring Clay Bushong and Amy Cole from the Pelham Chamber of Commerce and the JLP will share how their Love Pelham project fits in this plan. For more information about the JLP Community Affairs Roundtable or the Community Grants Program, please contact Abby Balafas and Amanda Stano, JLP Community Affairs Co-Chairs, at [email protected].

15From 6 to 9pm, Bayside Travel will hold their Annual Travel Showcase at the Pelham Country Club, Pelham. RSVP to [email protected]

15At 7:30pm, the OSilas Gallery, 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville pres-ents former United Nations photojournalist and author John Isaac dis-cussing his 30-year odyssey working for the United Nations. Isaac will talk about his experiences travelling the world with the UN and some of the difficult situations he confronted as a UN photographer, including his effort to preserve the dignity of the vulnerable and suffering people found at the center of the many UN missions he was sent to photograph. This presentation will be illustrated with photographs taken over Mr. Isaac’s long career with the United Nations. Currently on view in OSilas Gallery, Our Rights, Our Freedoms, Always: Celebrating Human Rights Through the Camera Lens, a photojournalism exhibition curated by Maria Mann of the European Photopress Agency in collaboration with the United Nations Human Rights Office. Visit osilasgallery.org to pur-chase tickets.

18As part of its advocacy for refugees, Hearts and Homes for Refugees is co-hosting a showing of The Interpreters, a film about the Afghan and Iraqi men who support U.S. troops overseas. The Interpreters follows the harrowing stories of Iraqi and Afghan interpreters as they risk their lives for working with U.S. troops and coalition forces during the wars. Now they are struggling to reach safety and rebuild their lives in the aftermath of war. Though many interpreters who worked with the United States are eligible to receive the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) and start a new life in the states, they currently remain in harm’s way. As of March 31, 2018, 11,640 Afghan applicants and 12,067 of their family members were still waiting, with less than 4,000 visas available. Those who remain risk imminent threat from militants and extremists often forced to either hide or flee their homes. The screening will be preced-ed by a reception and followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers Andres Caballero and Sofian Khan, along with other special guests from veter-ans’ groups and those who participated in missions. Reception: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm at the Pelham Picture House, 175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham. Vis-it thepicturehouse.org for additional information and tickets.


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Career Workshop in Healthcare at PMHS Huge Success!

Now in its 5th year, on Friday October 19th, the Pelham Civic Association’s Career Workshop Series - in conjunction with Pelham Memorial High School - hosted a packed room of inquisitive high school students in Alumni Hall, interested in finding out more about the career paths in the Healthcare industry.

Organized once again by Pelham Civic Association Career Workshop Committee Chairman Mi-chael Clain, and spearheaded for this Healthcare component by Pelham Civic member Dr. Robert Min, a dynamic panel of healthcare providers from New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine experts provided an exciting presentation. Each panelist discussed their background, daily respon-sibilities, and answered questions from the students.

For more information about the Pelham Civics, visit pelhamcivics.org. Photo by Todd Cross.

“Spotlight Gala” Celebrates the Arts

The New Rochelle Council on the Arts kicked off its annual ArtsFest weekend with a festive fundraiser at Wykagyl Country Club on October 18th. The theme, SPOTLIGHT GALA, shone a light on New Rochelle’s role in the arts while celebrating New Rochelle residents who have made signifi-cant contributions to the arts through their profes-sional and philanthrop-ic lives. The honorees included: Ted Sperling, Tony Award-Winning Musical Director, Con-ductor, Stage Director and Musician (Light in the Piazza; South Pa-cific, My Fair Lady and many more); Jerrold G. Bermingham, Executive Vice President, National Realty & Development Corp., WatermarkPointe Developer; Lynn Honeysett, Past Executive Director, Pelham Arts Center; The Kathwari Family, who were recognized for the philanthropy; and Diane Flagello and Laura Falb, NRCA Founding and Sustaining Board.

The evening was emceed by TV and screen ac-tor Chance Kelly (American Sniper, Generation Kill, Aquarius, House of Cards—and next season Ray Don-ovan) and featured a special performance by rising star Jordan Cole (currently appearing on Broadway in School of Rock) as well as cocktails, a buffet dinner, a silent auction and dancing to DJ Ryan Vandal. Decor chairs Margaret Chadwick and Selena Evans delight-ed guests with a photo quiz about famous New Ro-chelle artists; County Clerk Tim Idoni, former Mayor of New Rochelle, and Linda Kelly Fauci, former Super-intendent of Schools, had perfect scores.

New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson was on hand to bring greetings from the City and to praise the importance of art in the community. Among the attendees were New York State Assembly Member Amy Paulin, Westchester County Clerk Tim Idoni,

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Left to Right: Katelin Cuccia, Pelham Memorial High School Guidance Counselor; Robert Min, MD, MBA, President & CEO of the Weill Cornell Phy-sician Organization, Professor & Chair of Radiology; Jeanann Clark, Physician Assistant; William Rivera, Chief MRI Technologist; Samantha Vi-gada, Nurse Practitioner; Alex Isaacson, Child Life Specialist; Anthony Ferrandino, Senior Practice Manager

and Westchester County Legislator Terry Clemons. NRCA’s SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS Commit-

tee was chaired by Lynn Green; steering committee members included Maddali Attallah, Kathy Biehl, Margaret Chadwick, Justin Christopher, Mariana Coelho Adams, Erika Cohen, Kerri Elliott, Selena

Evans, Danielle and Andrew Feigenbaum, Beth Feldman, Lynn Honeysett, Theresa Kump Leg-horn and Tom Leghorn, David Patterson, Melis-sa Panszi Riebe, Karen Selman, Loretta Staufen-berg, Angela Derecas Taylor, Stephanie and Joe Tomei.

Sponsors for the benefit include ArtsWest-chester, Charles Fazzino, The Kathwari Family, Watermark Pointe, Montefiore New Rochelle, New Rochelle Radiology, RXR, Lynn and Steven Green, Theresa Kump Leghorn and Thomas Leghorn, Philippa Wharton Productions, Hon, Noam Bramson and Catie Stern, Millie and Dan-ny Ilich, READ650 and Stephanie and Joe Tomei.

The New Rochelle Council on the Arts was created by the New Rochelle City Council in 1975 to stimulate and encourage the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts; for 40 years NRCA has worked to fulfill that mission by sponsoring art exhibitions, theatrical productions, dance recitals, film

screenings, lectures, and concert series. In addi-tion, NRCA has sponsored public art – like the new Pop-Up Libraries -- and created ArtsFest, while helping to build relationships between the arts, the business community and city government. The NRCA website www.newrochellearts.org has be-come major resource for artists and art lovers – the “go-to” place for information about the arts. Mem-bership in NRCA is open to artists and non-artists alike, with members receiving special discounts and invitations to networking events and studio tours. For more information visit NRCA on the web at www.newrochellearts.org.

NRCA’s programs are made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with funds from Westchester Coun-ty Government, the City of New Rochelle, and the sup-port and participation of NRCA’s membership.

Mary and Will Bermingham, who represented honoree Jerrold Bermingham with NRCA President Theresa Kump Leghorn, and honoree Lynn Honeysett. Photo credit: Nick Carter

Pelham Art Center Director Charlotte Moutwuin with Bridget Bettke, Carolyn Antoine, Alejandra Hernandez and Anki King


DeCicco & Sons Announces Elimination of Single-Use Plastic Bags from All Stores

DeCicco & Sons, operators of a growing chain of family-owned super-markets, has announced the latest step in their continuing commitment to en-vironmental stewardship. The compa-ny will fully eliminate single-use plastic bags in all seven of their stores.

“We’ve decided to take this step because we take very seriously the role that we have within our communities, and the responsibility we have to be good corporate citizens,” shared John DeCicco Jr., CEO of the DeCicco & Sons chain. He went on to say, “Over the last several years, we’ve undertaken quite a number of environmental initiatives, we think that being environmentally conscious is not just smart business, but that it’s an ethical imperative.”

DeCicco & Sons has introduced a wide range of green initiatives in their stores, among them; the use of highly efficient LED lighting, installation of rooftop solar panels, the use of natural refrigerants, the installa-tion of doors on refrigerated cases and implementing advanced environmental controls in the stores. DeCicco & Sons’ dedication to environmental responsibility has received recognition and accolades, including a Plat-inum GreenChill certification, the U.S. EPA’s highest sustainability award for food retailers, a pending LEED certification for the Larchmont location, and a 2018 Westchester County Eco Award, among many others.

“As the stores eliminate single-use plastic bags, we’ll continue to have paper bags available for the conve-nience of our customers, but we’ll be encouraging people to use durable, reusable shopping bags,” said com-pany V.P. Christopher DeCicco. Customers that return to the store with their own bags will receive a credit on their register total. Chris explained, “We took a look at our operations, and identified that this was the single most positive environmental change that we could make. We used 22 million plastic bags last year. That won’t happen again next year.”

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Tastings 14 Fundraiser Enjoyed by All

On October 14, at the Pelham Country Club, the Rotary Club of the Pelham’s held a very successful fundraiser (Tast-ings 14) as they hon-ored three exem-plary volunteers: Clayton Bushong, Josephine Catala-no, and Syd Thayer.

Over 150 at-tendees enjoyed an exciting after-noon of wine, food and music. Much appreciation goes out to Andy Johnson of Blue Dog Wines & Spirits, The Phillip James Orchestra, and 18 impeccable restaurants who donated plentiful samples of their unique cuisine.

The three honorees graciously accepted their awards and were the highlight of the event. As-semblywoman Amy Paulin also presented each honoree with a special citation.

The Rotary Club of the Pelham’s thanks everyone in the community who supported this im-portant fundraiser by either attending, making a donation and/or participating in the silent auction. Continued support enables the Rotary Club to provide heart saving pediatric surgery locally and in developing countries, to offer CPR training to Pelham Middle and High School students, and to sup-port programs and projects for children and teens in the area. Visit pelhamrotary.com

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Members of the PMHS Class of 1953 recently visited PMHS with a panel of current high school stu-dents, Principal Jeannine Clark, and teacher Megan Rice to discuss the differences of being a student then and now. Among the topics discussed were homework, the dress code, the style of teaching, homecoming, and prom. One member of the Class of ‘53 brought a copy of the Pel Mel student newspaper from their graduating year to show how the paper has changed. Following the discus-sion, the PMHS Chamber Chorus performed for the alums, singing well-known songs such as, “The Room Where it Happens,” from the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” and “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King. Solimine and Slowe Selected to

NFHCA Senior GameTrinity College field hockey senior co-captains Chandler So-

limine of Pelham Ally Slowe of Medfield, Mass. have been selected for the 2018 Victory Sports Tours/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III Senior Game, set to take place in conjunction with the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Champi-onship in Manheim, Pennsylvania. The game is currently set for 5:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex. The No. 17-ranked Bantams, led by Head Coach Anne Parmenter (18th season), are currently 9-4 with two regular season games left before next weekend’s New England Small Col-lege Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Championship Tournament.

Solimine, a two-time Longstreth/NFHCA Division III All-New England and All-NESCAC performer, leads the squad and ranks fourth in the conference with 26 points on ten goals (T5th in NESCAC) and six assists (T9th in NESCAC). Solimine recent-ly became the sixth player in Trinity history to score 100 career points with her seven-point effort against Bates earlier this fall. An American Studies major and graduate of Pelham Memorial High School, she is the daughter of Annie and Joe Solimine.

The PMHS Forensic Speech team recently had another strong showing at the New York City Invitational Tournament at The Bronx High School of Science with sophomore Isaac Black-burn advancing to the semifinal round in Congressional Debate!

The NYC invitational tournament is a national circuit con-test with schools from all over the nation including Florida, Penn-sylvania, Texas and North Carolina attending.

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NYSAFLT Sally G. Hahn Outstanding NYS FLES Program Award

The 2018 NYSAFLT Sally G. Hahn Outstanding NYS FLES Program Award was presented to the Pelham School District. Teachers Frances Corelli and Lauren Gobbo have seamlessly implemented an all-inclusive FLES program in their district. Classes are conducted in Spanish and incorporate movement, music, and relevant and engaging language activities that en-courage communication for their young students. The FLES teachers work directly with the classroom teachers to plan units that are interdisciplinary for their students. Needless to say, the program is a resounding success. The district plans to use the award monies to buy Seesaw licenses so that their stu-dents can use the digital portfolio to share their work with the school community.

The Sally G. Hahn Outstanding NYS FLES Program Award was established through a generous bequest of past member Sally G. Hahn to support elementary language learning in New York State. The interest from Ms. Hahn’s bequest is also used to fund grants and scholarships to FLES teachers in New York State.

The study of world languages fosters an appreciation and understanding of other cultures, promotes a better understanding of one’s own language and culture, supports learning and improves performance in oth-er content areas, and cultivates the qualities of global citizens who are well-educated and prepared to compete professionally in an increasingly interconnected world. Research has shown that early language instruction not only facilitates the language learning process, but results in more native-like pronunciation and fluency in the second language. In addition, early language instruction has been shown to strengthen students’ perfor-mance in their first language as well as in other content areas.

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self Project, Brooklyn, providing arts, education and self-empowerment was started in 2010 with 1,000 origa-mi hearts, “where people wrote one thing that they loved about them-selves inside the heart. By 2020 we will have 10,000 hearts.”

Thomas Paine Cottage Mu-seum, New Rochelle showcased photography and collage paintings by Cristina Cerone; watercolors by Sara Furlong, works by the Emmet family, plus Colonial Re-enactors. A sumptuous meal was catered by Beechmont Tavern.

“I was asked to be a part of ArtsFest, even though we are not traditionally an art gallery. The restaurant is adorned with Ma-tisse-inspired paintings which was my inspiration, being a self-taught artist,” restauranteur Alvin Clay-ton, owner of Alvin and Friends, New Rochelle said.

“Most communities that focus on art tend to have a very viable com-munity, with people coming from all over, because art is a language in it-self.” Clayton pointed out that some of his artwork is painted blue, partic-ularly noted jazz and dance perform-ers. “Blue represents spirituality that performs at a higher level than this world.”

Famed 3D-Pop Artist Charles Fazzino remarked that he was in-spired by pop-up books as a kid. “I attended the School of Visual Arts as an illustrator, put things together and made them look like a pop-up book.” Fazzino’s daugh-ter Heather exhibited several por-traits.

Fazzino shared that he was commissioned by the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, Glen Cove, L.I. to commemorate 12 heroes instrumental in saving Jews, the theme, “After the Dark-ness.” Three pieces from the ex-hibition, a plate engraved with the name “Yad Vashem;” “After the Darkness,” a 3D-picture of Holo-caust scenes including the rail line to Auschwitz and a free-standing Jewish Prayer Book, wrapped in barbed wire were on hand.

Finally, Tailgate Dogs & Sau-sages Restaurant, New Rochelle displayed a stunning series of hand-painted portraits by Floyd Simmons of rappers and re-nowned athlete Michael Jordan.

ArtsFest was sponsored by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts (NRCA); Alvin and Friends; AJ’s Burgers; ArtsWestchester; Fazzino; Gallery Roc; Gwendolen Appleyard; Hurley’s Steakhouse and Pub; Montefiore New Rochelle; City of New Rochelle; New Rochelle Radiology; RXR; Ottavio’s Wood-working; Tailgate Dogs & Sausages; and WatermarkPointe.

“Goldfish” by Pelham artist Katy Garry

Ceramic artist Susan Lawrence Nathenson at Pelham Art Center.

Daughter Heather Fazzino, father Charles Fazzino by Global Warming Sculpture, “Exclamation Point”

New Rochelle Art Association supporter Penny Hochberg; NRAA President, B.A. D’ Alessandro; Kathleen Nesi, Secretary.

Alvin Clayton by his painting “Alvin and Friends.”

NRCA President Theresa Kump Leghorn “sitting” on a brushed aluminum sculpture lent by Sculptor Charles VonSchmidt for ArtsFest.

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ᄴel႕sianCreatively inspired literary and arts pieces from the students at Pelham Memorial High School

The Plague of the American Dream

BY STEPHEN TAHBAZ

The American Dream is a fantasy that has tantalized the mind of laborers from all walks of life for decades. The concept of pull-ing oneself up by the bootstraps, getting to work, and building a better future appears to be the ultimate vision for a better life. In the 1930’s and ‘40s, the American Dream was very much alive in the minds of many laborers. Working through rough conditions for low pay, that dream was the only thing that kept many Americans pushing through many days of hard work. Of Mice and Men, by John Stein-beck, shows the struggles of some of these very people, toiling in the fields of rural California. Steinbeck uses his literary skill to demon-strate that the American Dream is just that, a dream, and is unfortunately out of reach for the common American. His use of varying set-ting throughout the novel helps to distinguish the reality from the fantasies of the American Dream and provides insight into the true ev-eryday lives of such workers.

Steinbeck’s use of setting as a literary tool is very evident from the beginning of the nov-el. In Chapter 1, he uses the gorgeous backdrop of the Salinas River Valley to show the ideal American Dream. The two main characters in the novel, George and Lennie, are walking through the woods in this valley, getting ready to start a new job. They have a plan for a better future: to open their own farm after years of working on ranches for others. At this point, the dream seems pretty achievable to George and Lennie, and Steinbeck’s use of setting here portrays that. He describes the valley in a pos-itive way, talking of golden foothills, yellow sand, and crystalline water. The beauty of na-ture is truly radiant in Chapter 1. The setting there is the ideal American Dream, the fantasy that George and Lennie discuss in that very moment. Blinded by this dream, George and Lennie work on and prepare for harsh condi-tions on another ranch. The setting quickly changes with the plot, as the story continues.

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Kitchen & Bath Insider© - #216: The Elections are Coming!

BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R.

The mid-term elections are here again and we have to make some tough decisions regarding who will restore our country to its former prominence and glory and speed-up our recovery, or end our steady decline into oblivion, (depending on whom you speak with). Right, Left, In-between! What a choice! Nevertheless, some believe that choosing our new leaders is relatively simple compared with selecting a good contractor. But choosing the right people for a remodeling project is not really as hard as choosing our elected officials. All you have to do is follow a few fundamental rules.

Prior to calling prospective contractors, ask people who have done similar work for referrals. Check with professional organi-zations, (like the National Kitchen and Bath Association), for mem-bers in your area. Call the local department of consumer affairs to find out what type of license is required for the work that you’re considering and make sure that the company you hire is properly licensed. Also, check to see that they have liability insurance and that their workers are covered by both Worker’s Compensation and disability insurance. Many small firms and one-man operations can legally waive this insurance, but if they get hurt on your property it becomes your financial responsi-bility if they are not covered.

When you have compiled a “short-list” of possible contractors, leave yourself enough time so that you don’t have to rush into a deci-sion. Since you can’t watch them debate on national television, set

up a meeting with them to get es-timates and, more importantly, see if you feel comfortable with them. Let common sense, one of your most valuable senses, be your guide. The relationship between you and your contractor is the key to a successful job. If you start with someone who doesn’t return calls, shows up late and has no patience for your questions before you hire them, don’t expect much more after you’ve given them a deposit.

When you’ve narrowed it down to a couple of choices, it’s time to check references. Ask the contractor to supply you with the names of people that they have worked for. Of course, just getting the names won’t help you much if you don’t call them.

Lastly, beware of the low bid-ders. Every time I’ve succumbed to the “best price” for a job at my house I’ve regretted it. As attractive as low bids are, they can be a warn-ing sign that the contractor may be in financial difficulty. He may be desperate to get your deposit in order to pay off bills from a job he has already started. If this is the case he will no doubt run into the same difficulty when he does your job and may have to abandon it due to lack of funds.

Once you have selected a firm, insist on a written contract that specifies exactly what’s going to be done at your home. If you have any doubts…put it in writing. The more explicit the contract and work orders are, the less chance of misunderstandings after the work commences. Reputable firms also use “Change Orders” for any deviations to the original contract which require both you and the contractor to sign. Don’t be afraid of the paperwork, its

purpose is to protect both you and the legitimate contractor. Keep in mind that once you sign a contract you have three business days to change your mind. This law was passed so that you don’t fall prey to high-pressure salespeople. You must notify the contractor in writ-ing, within the three days that you wish to cancel, and have proof that you have done so.

If you do your homework, and select a reputable contractor, your project will be a successful one. However, even with a great contractor, don’t expect that any job will go without some glitches. Anyone who promises a major renovation with no problems at all is not being entirely honest, there are just too many variables. But, when you’re dealing with a legit-imate contractor any problems that do arise will be dealt with quickly and efficiently, and in the end you will be thankful that you put a little extra effort in selecting them.

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A Cornucopia of Fall Flavors!

Autumn is in full swing! The air is a bit crisper, apples falling to the ground at area orchards just waiting to be picked. Trees putting on their annual Technicolor light show

along highways and byways. Area markets selling their late season harvest of squash, apples, pumpkins and hearty root vegetables. Restaurant kitchens are geared up with the best the season has to offer. There are many comforting fla-vors awaiting us right now…

BIG JUICY STEAKS AT MAGNO’S GRILL!

This newcomer to the county is now serving Jurassic Tomahawk Steaks, and a fine version of Parrillada, hearty mixed grill with chimichurri sauce. They are as tender as can be. Chef/owner Angelo Magno had put his talents to work at such lauded kitchens at Tango Grill, Milonga and

Gaucho Grill. He has joined forces with his family at his own 60-seat spot featuring fine versions of Italian and Argen-tinean classics. Look for such house specialties as: fresh Empanadas, Chicken or Veal Parmigiana, hearty Paella, and hefty Pork Osso Buco. Cock-tail bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Municipal parking nearby. Reservations accepted. Magno’s Grill, 108 Centre Ave., New Rochelle. 914-235-0008 www.magnosgrill.com

HEARTY BURGERS AT PRIME 16!

Prime 16 in Pelham es-pouses the virtues of ‘gourmet’ burgers, tavern specialties and craft beers which are updated

regularly. Changing starters include: meaty Chicken Wings with choice of such sauces, and Ahi Tuna Tacos. Fresh pre-pared salads include: Califor-nia Cobb and Kale Caesar. De-licious 8 oz. Burgers include: All American, topped with Vermont aged white cheddar, butterhead lettuce and sliced tomato, topped with Elm City yellow mustard & smoked ketchup; and The Smoker, topped with smoked Gouda, smoked Applewood bacon, sautéed onion, sautéed crimini mushrooms, romaine & sliced tomato with a side of garlic aioli. You can also ‘Build Your Own Burger’. There is a Craft Beer Happy Hour offered Mon-day thru Friday from 4 pm to 7 pm featuring ½ priced drafts,

select wines and 12-piece wings. Prime 16, 156 Fifth Ave., Pelham 914-576-0700 www.prime16.com

A BREW BY THE FIREPLACE AT HURLEY’S!

Seasoned restaurateur Paul Hurley has opened a handsome 90-seat gastro-pub in New Rochelle next to the Avalon complex offering such amenities as a cozy fireplace, dark wood & brick walls, sep-arate bar/lounge and full-ser-vice dining room featuring such specialties as a seafood Raw Bar, Porterhouse Steak for two, Colorado Rack of Lamb, Prime Beef Short Ribs, and a loaded 10 oz. ‘Queen of the Sound’ prime beef Burger stacked with lettuce, tomato,

American cheese, fried oys-ters, sautéed mushrooms, smoked bacon on a brioche bun. Daily happy hours from 4 to 7 p.m. feature $1 oysters. Open daily for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Munici-pal & valet parking. Hurley’s Steakhouse & Pub, 15 Division St., New Rochelle. 914-738-6000 www.hurleyssteak-house.com

(Morris Gut is a restau-rant marketing consultant and former restaurant trade magazine editor. He has been tracking and writing about the food and dining scene in great-er Westchester for 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. E-mail: [email protected])

pages, as well as 26 of 55 pages mentioning “Pelham” rather than “Pelham Manor.”Lapey noted that outside counsel was hired. In an action on October 26th, the New York State Supreme

Court, White Plains denied and dismissed the petition, according to the Hon. Terry Jane Ruderman, J.S.C.Board authorized Offices to be filled in the March 19, 2019 Village Election; two trustees and Mayor are

up for election, each for 2-year terms.

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Dear Pelham Parents,

This weekend, yet another act of senseless violence occurred as a gunmen opened fire on worshipers at the Tree of Life Syna-gogue in Pittsburgh. It seems unfathomable that such a horrific act could occur in 2018, or that a peaceful community would be targeted based solely on their religious beliefs.

Tragedies such as these can have a profound impact on our students who may sometimes struggle to understand these events, or know how to deal with their own anxieties. Please know that we have capable teachers, counselors, clinicians, nurses, ad-ministrators and staff that are prepared to help your children in any way that we can.

Anti-semitism and intolerance of any person’s religious faith have no place in our school or society and we must continue to reject them in all forms. It is incumbent upon us as a Pelham com-munity to help our students become responsible citizens who embrace diversity and aspire to make the world a better place. That is at the core of what we do as a school district and it will continue to inspire our work every day.

Sincerely, Cheryl Champ, Ed. D.Superintendent of Schools


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Much has been written about what to do with your estate planning documents once you sign them. We thought it would be a good idea to discuss some things that you ought not to do with your estate planning docu-ments once they are signed.

Don’t hide your documents.While it’s not necessary that

you share your estate planning documents with family members or others, it is critical that they know where to find them in the event something happens to you. For certain estate planning docu-ments such as a living will, health care proxy or power of attorney, it usually is a good idea to discuss these documents with your fami-ly and perhaps others, especially individuals that you appoint as agents to make decisions for you if you become incapacitated. This will increase the likelihood that your wishes will be carried out. Your will or other estate planning documents don’t necessarily have to be shared with anyone prior to your death, however, your nominated fiduciaries (executors or trustees) should know where they are. While you may certain-ly choose to keep your papers at home to provide easy access, keep in mind that if your will is not able to be found upon your death, there may be a presumption that it has been revoked which can wreak havoc on your estate plan. In many cases, it is better to ask your lawyer to hold your original will in a fire-proof safe at his/her office. This could make things much easier for your heirs upon your death. Note that keeping the will in the lawyer’s safe does not obligate your family to retain the

services of that lawyer to assist with the administration of your estate. That decision will be made by your executor.

Don’t write on the documents.This is one of those things

than can really do damage to your estate plan. Let’s say you want to make changes to your will be-cause you have a new grandchild, your son got divorced, or for whatever reason. Please do not take out a pen and write on your will to make the changes! There are laws regarding how you make changes to a will and who must witness those changes. While you may think your changes are simple and that you have written them down clearly, if the changes were not done in accordance with the law, they will not be honored and could affect the integrity of the entire document. It could also increase the likelihood of a legal challenge thereby costing your estate thousands of dollars in legal fees. If you want to make changes to your documents after they are signed, it is very import-ant to discuss these changes with your lawyer and make sure that they are done properly. There is no problem writing down your proposed changes in preparation for the discussion with your law-yer, just don’t write them down on the will itself.

Don’t sign other documents that could affect your estate plan.

As we have pointed out numerous times over the years, beneficiary designations are a key part of your estate plan. It is vital that your overall estate plan is coordinated so that beneficia-ries of your IRA, bank accounts, etc. are aligned with your estate planning goals. Sometimes, by signing or changing a beneficiary designation you may inadvertent-

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