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they go about working with families who have children with Special Needs, or, as my remarkable friend and finan-cial advocate for special needs families Laurie Nemeroff pointed out to me, on behalf of those children who are simply differently abled!

I was equally moved following a thoroughly enjoyable March meet-ing on Long Island with Kevin Gersh, founder of “The Gersh Experience”–I learned about Gersh through Laurie. Her step-son Jared, who has As-perger’s, has benefitted immensely from their program. Below too is just one example from our “Special Needs” section of how my sponsors have addressed a most deserving and able population. It’s about the “Moving Wheels & Heels Program” at the Steffi Nossen School of Dance since 2002.

The rest of the issue: a cover story highlight-ing New Castle’s Summer Concert series spotlights Tramps Like Us band leader and Chappaqua dad Mark Salore, as depicted by Caro-lyn Simpson, and as generously

told by our Chamber’s Rob Green-stein. Leaf through these pages and you’ll also learn about an avid Hil-lary blogger, “Still4Hill.” There’s also a sweet write up by an equally proud and inspired dad about a July wedding for two Greeley sweethearts, including his son.

Sadly, at least two profound trag-edies transpired while preparing this issue... one in Boston, of course, and one closer to home. My goal here is simply to highlight beauty and hope. Toward that end, I bring you a diary of the shattering but also the later uplift-ing days by Zarah Kavarana, a Boston University freshman from Briarcliff Manor. And, on behalf of Teresa, Eugene and Theo, I offer a special remembrance in words and pictures to honor the brilliant and talented Chatschik Bisdikian.

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Th roughout history, peo-ple have always danced to express emotions, traditions and beliefs. In our classes, stand-up and sit-down danc-ers work together on creative expression, range of motion,

technique, and learning dance vocabulary. Our goal is for participants to experi-ence the joy of moving to

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so that all can participate to their fullest and enjoy suc-cess. Many new friends are made.

We believe that dance is for everyone: old, young, able-bodied, people with physical and developmental limita-tions, professional and rec-reational dancers. Dance can be a powerful tool to broaden the mind and engage the spirit. Inclusive dance class-es develop independence and improve the quality of life for people with limitations. Join us the summer to experience the Joy of Dance at our Mov-ing Wheels Summer Dance Intensive June 17-22 or our Summer Camp for Children June 24-26. Please check www.steffi nossen.org , for further information.


If I had a dollar for every time I heard the excuse, “I don’t have time to exercise,” I would certainly have a lot more money than I do now. We all lead busy lives. We all have 24 hour days. People who exercise don't necessarily have more time than oth-ers, they've just determined that what they're getting out of exercise is worth more than whatever else they could do during that time (sleeping, grabbing drinks with friends, watching TV).

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In 2009, my stepson Jared, who has As-pergers Syndrome, was finishing his lastyear of high school, and had recentlyturned 19. He was a "super senior" due tohis academic and behavioral challenges,which made our family very anxious aboutwhere Jared was going to go after gradu-ation.

I had made several attempts at gettinghim into a program at a few of the localcolleges, but I couldn't find one that wouldaccommodate his needs. I explored col-leges where he could live, such as Land-mark, Lynn, and Mitchell College, to namea few. None of these had a residential pro-gram that offered support or assistance .Jared was becoming increasingly frus-trated and his anger and ill behavior wasquickly becoming a heavy burden on ourfamily.

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In October of that same year, I was partic-ipating at an annual walk for autism atJones Beach. It was at this event that Iwalked up to The Gersh Experiencebooth. I spoke at great length with KevinGersh, the founder of The Gersh Experi-ence. It sounded like the perfect modelprogram for Jared, but so did many otherplaces. I took the brochures home and fol-lowed up by scheduling a meeting withThe Gersh Experience staff. After learningmore about the program, I continued to beimpressed. The following week, KevinGersh took Jared to shoot pool and speakwith him, we continued to be impressed,although still a little nervous because itsounded too good to be true.

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It seems like every-where we look we see some terri-ble outcome from bully-ing. While most of us find this behavior appalling no mat-

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targets. Bullies pick on them because they know they can. This is also why all of the anti-bully programs fail to help these children – they depend on children having typical to advanced social skills.

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that should be setting up a social skills program. Part of it will be training teachers and other staff how to spot the various types of bullying and how to deal with it when they do. When bullying is detected, their goal should be to change the dynamics of the situation. This can-not be done by focusing on punishment.

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Outsiders are often unacquainted with the world inhabited by special needs children. Tomes on the subject are few and far between. Eager to shed light on their rewarding lives, several local families graciously shared their perspective.

Debra Marino spoke of the way in which siblings explain their broth-ers’ and sisters’ differences to others. When her son, Dylan Bower wanders over to greet his sister Alana and her friends, Alana says, “This is my broth-er. He has autism. He can’t speak too well.”

For Dylan, being among typical kids–which he enjoys immensely– brings its own set of challenges. One day when he was at a pool, talking and splashing to his heart’s content, one of the other boys asked Marino: “What’s wrong with him?” “His brain works differently from yours,” she responded. The next question posed was: “Is it catching?”

Max Krooks’ energy is amazing. On vacations in La Quinta, California, his days include swimming, biking and shuffleboard. “I don’t get tired,” he related. Having cerebral palsy and being developmentally delayed dimin-ishes neither his pace nor his desire

to remain active. After a busy day, he craves muffin tops from Stew Leon-ard’s.

At home, Krooks is always on the go. Every week he smiles from the saddle when he participates in the Pegasus Therapeutic Riding program. Volunteers surround Cinnamon, his usual horse, as Krooks posts and trots around the ring. His proud mother, Robin Krooks, watches each session and revels in his success. “He’s an equestrian when he’s on a horse,” she said. In a magical dance, the riders fol-low the gait of the horses. This practice translates into dramatic improvements in posture and movement in their daily routines.

Another important facet of Max’s life involves–you guessed it--more sports. His long list of activities includes playing VIP soccer (AYSO’s program for kids with special needs) and competing in the Special Olym-pics as part of North East Westchester Special Recreation’s swim team. He often asks his mother whether she will be attending his activities. “He loves when people cheer him on,” his mother related.

Lee Block is an advocate for people with Asperger’s, like himself. He ea-

gerly answered a reporter’s questions. “I can share my experiences and hope people will learn from them,” he said.

Attending a talk by John Elder Ro-bison, the author of “Look Me in the Eye,” was a pivotal moment for Block. Robinson’s memoir focuses on his life with Asperger’s. “I felt very connected. That’s exactly how I felt. I understand his predicament,” Block said.

Block described his comfort level when he is with his Aspy friends. “Most boys my age like to play sports and talk about girls,” Block explained. “We stick to our own little world and that’s how I like it,” he continued.

His mother, Toddi Gutner, added further insight into this aspect of Block’s life. After deciding that public school was not a good fit for her son, she and her husband enrolled him at the Winston Preparatory School. Here, they found a compatible en-vironment, one that eschews loud music, lockers and bells. Gutner explained the way in which this setting meets her son’s needs: “I’m not differ-ent there,” he told her. “That’s human nature,” Gutner mused. “Everybody needs their own people.”

Lori D’Adamo’s son Joseph, who is classified as multi-disabled due to the

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effects of a seizure disor-der, benefits greatly from his participation in North East Special Recreation. He enjoys a slew of fun activities including bowling, field trips and dances at the American Legion Hall.

Joseph’s parents nurture his passion for Broadway musicals by taking him to the theatre once a month. His happiness radiates dur-ing the shows. When Lori looks at him sitting beside

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At home, Joseph often bursts into song spontane-ously, singing one of his favorite tunes. His mom is often treated to a rendition of “Luck be a Lady” from “Guys and Dolls.”

The inspiration for this article came from Sarah Ellen Rindsberg’s fond recollection of the baby’s voice in “Look Homeward, Angel.”

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In the early 1720s, Quakers migrat-ed from Long Island to settle in and around Pleasantville. The Pierce Family made their way to the area in 1740. Quakers owned five of the seven main farms in Pleasantville during this time period.

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Five Essential Ingredients at Home and BeyondBy Bal Agrawal

After raising an older teen with special needs, I believe I have nar-rowed down the bare essentials of what your child needs to prosper at home and also once he or she is grown.

1 Unconditional love2 Structure3 Activity4 Medication and

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When my son Neel was 18 and diagnosed with mental illness at

the University of Southern Cali-fornia, my world had come apart. He was hospitalized with serious psychotic epi-sodes. He was cataton-ic and not even taking food or medicines at times.

I made a vision and etched it in my head. Through ups and downs over the last 10 years, and all sorts of challeng-es, I never let my vision fade away.

The vision was that someday he will ring my door bell and there he will be

with his wife and children. He has done so much hard work in the last 10 years. He gave up drugs 10 years ago, smok-ing and drinking eight years ago, junk food, five years ago, and sugar and soda, three years ago. He also now walks three to

four miles a day, has lost 50 lbs and looks great.

The best part is that he got engaged a year ago, and his fiancé , Crystal, has a daugh-ter. They also got a dog recently–Sasha! His meds have been re-duced from four daily to two! He goes to college, and helps me in my business as well as making movies.

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Activities & Resources Abound at the Chappaqua LibraryArticle and Photo by Ronni Diamondstein

A public library is a strong reflection of its community and the Chappaqua Library is no exception. Catering to the entire community and in particu-lar to those with special needs, the Chappaqua Library is in the forefront of services in Westchester. “We’re the only library in the county that pro-vides a special program for children and extensive resources,” says Pamela Thornton, Library Director. “For me and the library staff, it is a basic serv-ice for us to provide for our patrons.”

One of the special needs activities that Thornton applauds is a monthly program sponsored by the Children’s Room, Saturday Specials. Miriam Bu-din, Head of Children’s Services, start-ed the program three years ago when she saw that some parents felt uncom-fortable bringing their children to the library’s regular children’s programs. “I wanted them to feel welcome at the library. I wanted to get to know their children better so that I could provide better library service to them going forward,” says Budin. “We’ve had chil-dren with hearing loss, cerebral palsy and autism.” Families must register for these thematic programs that include stories, songs, sensory activities, sch-moozing and surprises. “The program is open to all,” says Budin “and pro-vides a fun environment for the whole family.” Such fun includes puppets and sensory activities like painting with shaving cream, stringing beads and playing with balloons.

Frequently parents come in to the library with a particular concern and they can find a wide selection of books at all levels to deal with difficult top-ics. The Parenting Collection includes picture books on tough topics from divorce and bullying to toilet training. The regular library collection contains many books for older children that deal with a wide range of topics like death, disabilities and other special needs. One of the many knowledgeable library staff members will happily help patrons find just the right book.

Another source of Thornton’s pride is The Learning Center, a wide-ranging collection of materials that provides resources on all aspects of human

learning. “It started as a collection of materials for vision and hearing concerns,” explains Deb Donaldson, the head of Technical Services who oversees The Learning Center. “The collection is quite extensive and cov-ers topics from ADHD, Autism and Asperger’s to Executive Functioning,” says Donaldson whose own child had Learn-ing Disabilities. “The collection has branched out as things come up,” says Donaldson. There are now over 1900 ma-terials–books in English and Spanish, DVDs, CDs, books on tape and periodicals–on a wide range of topics from Bi-polar disorder, Schizophrenia and Border-line Personal-ity Disorder to Gifted Educa-tion. Informa-tion on popular therapies such as Cognitive Be-havior Therapy is also avail-able. “There are resources for kids who are

not necessarily on the spectrum, but may have some sensitivity. We’re look-ing for solutions,” says Donaldson who works closely with the Special Educa-tion Committee of the Chappaqua Parent Teacher Association.

Materials from The Learning Center are frequently inter-library loaned to other residents in Westchester. Thorn-ton, a board member of Westchester Institute of Human Development, is proud that her staff offers these services to the community. “There are 17,000 developmentally disabled peo-ple living in Westchester County,” says Thornton “and we’re here to help.”

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“My Favorite Things” and “Getting to Know You” might be big hits, but for a group of children at the Rosenthal JCC on Wednesday, Apr. 17, singing

these songs on stage was the biggest hit of all. The Rise Above theater group, a new pro-gram this

year for children with special needs, performed these and other songs in front of an emotional audience. “It was the culmination of an amazing effort by these very special children,”

said Jennifer Ruoff, Director of Pro-grams for Enhancing Potential at the Rosenthal JCC.

This theater group is the brainchild of two local 7th graders–Michelle Morgenthal and Noah Silverman–who love theater and have themselves been in many local and NYC performances. “We wanted to help these children sing, dance and perform, but also work together and gain self-confidence,” said Michelle and Noah. “This has been such a rewarding experience.”

The Rise Above program is part of an expanded roster for children with special needs at the Rosenthal JCC, enabled by a grant from the J.E. and

Z.B. Butler Foundation through UJA-Federation of New York. Other new programs this year have included Trail-blazers at the JCC (a one-of-a-kind after-school social skills/childcare pro-gram with the option for mainstream-ing), social skills classes for K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades, Saturday Night Chillin’ for tweens and teens, and daytime and evening parent support groups. The RJCC has been running Trailblazers at Camp Discovery for dozens of years for high-functioning children who can be mainstreamed, along with many other programs.

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This summer, children with cancer and their siblings will have the op-portunity to attend the new Sunrise Day Camp at Pearl River, free of charge. This camp was first launched in Long Island, and is now expanding to Pearl River, NY, to serve children from Westchester and other northern suburbs, as well as the northern tip of New York.

Sunrise Day Camp at Pearl Riv-er will be open on a non-sectarian basis to all chil-dren ages 3 1/2 to 16 years who are coping with any type of cancer at any stage, provid-ed their doctors

clear them to participate. Siblings are also welcome to attend. In addition to specially trained counselors, special-ists, and assistants, the camp will be staffed by on-site pediatric oncology nurses and supported by volunteer pediatric oncology doctors from area hospitals. Affiliations are in place with some of the most renowned hospitals and medical centers in the service area in the field of pediatric oncol-ogy, including Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and St. Barnabas Medi-cal Center.

“Children with cancer are often isolated from the normal activities of childhood. Rarely do they have a chance to see beyond the closed worlds of home, hospital, and doctors’ offices,” said Ellie Aronowitz, Execu-tive Director of the Rosenthal JCC, which is partner-ing with the Fried-berg JCC to launch the camp. “Sunrise Day Camp opens the door to a new world by mak-ing it possible for campers to enjoy a summer filled with exciting activities daily, enduring friendships and joyful experiences, while paying care-ful attention to their special medi-cal and emotional needs.”

There will be a SunriseWALKS family friendly walk-a-thon taking place on June 9 to help the sun rise for children with cancer. Anyone interested in

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The hamlet of Chappaqua is home to several historical structures. One notable property is the barn pictured here that Horace Greeley built on his farm in 1856.

History books tell us this was

the first stone and concrete structure built in the United States. The barn overlooked his farmlands that are now much of the area we now know as “downtown Chappaqua.” Notori-

ously frugal, Horace Greeley considered concrete more eco-nomical and warmer than traditional wooden barns. Not only was its struc-ture unique, but the barn’s “form equals function” design

pre-dated Bauhaus by 60 years. The barn was made from 4,000 to 6,000 tons of stones gathered or blasted from the surrounding area. Greeley,

known as a man of ideas, was interest-ed in improving the practice of agri-culture in any way he could. Greeley’s idea of a poured concrete and stone structure was an engineering feat for the time. Cattle were housed on the main level (now a very large family liv-ing room 20x40 feet and 15 feet high with a floor to ceiling stone fireplace). The basement was accessible to carts through an arched stone entrance (now serving as the entrance to the doctor’s consultation office). Hay was brought to the second floor by a rear entrance where the grade was higher,

thus eliminating the need to lift heavy bales.

After his death, Greeley’s daughter Gabrielle inherited the barn. She and her husband, Reverend Clendenin converted the barn into a five bedroom family home designed in the Victorian Gothic style. They named the home Rehoboth after the biblical term meaning “broad space.”

“This special property has been the home to the same Chappaqua fam-ily for the last 41 years,” states Helen Dorman, the listing agent. “It is a fabulous opportunity to own a piece of history.”

The home is currently featured in the Chappaqua Historic Society exhibit, “New Castle’s Beginnings: Our Founding Farms.” It is also listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

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Integrating Special Needs Children In the Early Childhood Education Classroom

By: Roxanne KaplanOne of the very first lessons I

remember being taught when I was a student in the field of education was that every child is unique and, as educators, it is our responsibility to meet the special needs of each child. It was a very important message that, throughout my career, allowed me to treat every student as a child with special needs.

I began my career in Early Child-hood Education in 1988. Back then, most classrooms would consist of a head teacher and one or two assist-ant teachers. At best, teachers were only equipped to handle children with minor unique needs, so they were less inclusive of children with more substantial special needs. If you were to visit most early childhood centers today, you will find more than just

the teachers and students in the classroom. There could be a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist and/or a SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teach-er) in the room. At World Cup, we believe that early intervention and a team approach where teachers, stu-dents, therapists and parents work together will ensure that all special needs students become successful learners.

When the parent or teacher notices that a child may have some developmental delays, we encourage the parents to have their child evalu-ated. Because research has shown that the rate of human learning and devel-opment is most rapid in the first five years, we know that the quicker we can get services in place the better we will

be at enhancing the child’s devel-opment. Although it is oftentimes hard for a parent to accept that their child has a special need, we encourage them to act as soon as possible.

Our team ap-proach works because we value each other’s input as we identify specific goals for each child and then create a plan to help the child achieve his goals. We also create an environment that makes every child feel included. This can be as sim-ple as ensuring that all artwork is displayed and celebrated, regardless of its

appearance to recognizing and cele-brating every milestone, even if it is as minor as a child finally asking another child to play with them. We are also very fortunate at World Cup to have a facility that helps support a plan to improve physical development. With large, well-equipped classrooms, two gyms, two outdoor playgrounds and an indoor and outdoor bike track, there is more than enough equipment to help support a child’s fine and gross motor development.

We as educators must be sure to reach every child and ensure they feel needed, cared about and successful. It is our responsibility to recognize that all children have special needs. Some needs require more attention and an expert intervention while others may be as simple as adhering to a special diet. No need is too minor. Through-out the years, we have learned that children with minor needs benefit from the inclusion of children with special needs in their classroom. At an early age they learn that other children who may not be as able as they are can still contribute. They learn at an early age to accept the differences in others. Although early childhood education has come a long way to help children with special needs, I look forward to the day when we can include all children, even those who have more extensive needs.

Roxanne Kaplan is the director of World Cup Nursery School & Kindergar-ten in Chappaqua.


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Town Sports “VIP” Programs a Hit By Gillian Hand

Every Saturday afternoon, sneak-ers are laced, team jerseys put on, and excitement builds. It’s game day. Players head to the field, ready for an afternoon of soccer.

This isn’t just any Chappaqua sport, though. This is AYSO VIP, a program dedicated to providing a safe and en-joyable sports experience for children with mental, social or physical disabili-ties that prevent them from participat-ing on town teams. VIP, which stands for “Very Important Player,” teaches the foundation and skills of the game while also addressing the particular needs of every player. Like mainstream AYSO soccer, the program runs in both the fall and spring, and plays like any other AYSO sport.

With over 20 players, ranging from ages four to 14, VIP allows all children with varying disabilities the opportu-nity to learn, have fun and be a part of a team. The program helps build self-esteem and provides chances for exercise and socialization with oth-ers. At the start of each session, each player is assigned a “buddy”--an able-bodied volunteer helper who assists them both on and off the field. Each practice/game starts with group stretching, after which players can

choose to play in the game or simply work on their skills with their buddies. These volunteers stay with the chil-dren throughout the practice, always teaching, assisting and encouraging. Whether it’s a high-five for a good kick or a cheer for a goal, buddies keep the kids in high spirits and enthusiastic about the game. There is always space set aside for one-on-one attention, and many different activities that the play-ers can engage in.

Part of the TeamVIP Coordinator Josh Lurie first

learned about VIP when he brought his daughter Charlotte to a similar program in Tarrytown several years ago. Thrilled with the opportunity it presented for his special needs child, he went to AYSO to propose a VIP program in Chappaqua. In 2010, the program was born here in town, and with support from the community and AYSO, VIP has progressed into the “fun, safe and healthy sports envi-ronment” Lurie hoped it to be. He even hopes to eventually have games against the VIP teams in other towns.

Parents of the players, says Lurie, have been incredibly grateful for the program. “They can sit down and watch their kids run around, which they usually don’t get the opportunity to do.” Parent Joanna Segal, who’s daughter Leora, age 12, participates

in VIP, finds the program wonderful. With two other daughters who play Chappaqua sports, she loves being able to also see Leora as part of a team, en-joying not only the sports themselves but the social aspect as well. “Leora is so excited when she wakes up in the morning knowing it’s game day,” said Segal. “She puts on her uniform proudly and is so thrilled to be part of the team. VIP has allowed her to be more connected to the community.”

Expanding Beyond Soccer

The popularity of the VIP soccer program convinced Lurie that a similar program could be offered during the winter. With the assistance of the New Castle Youth Basketball Association, which helps scheduling court time, VIP basketball was introduced two years ago, and has become popular as well. Not only does the basketball program give the kids another activity to en-gage in during soccer’s off season, but it also provides an outlet for winter ac-tivity and maintains the contact with the friends they made during the fall.

As the program and its need for bud-dies grew, a Greeley club was formed to recruit and coordinate the volun-teers. VIP Special Connection, formed by Greeley students Margot Putnam and Dana Weinberg about a year ago, spreads word of the program and in-forms the volunteers of practice time and location. Special Connection has doubled the number of volunteer bud-dies, typically 7th through 12th grad-ers, many of whom form relationships with the VIP children and truly get to know them.

Changing Lives

“VIP has been one of the most rewarding things in any aspect of my life.” said Lurie. “You can see the im-pact it has on kids.” Kids gain a sense of joy and normalcy, which may not always come easily to them. As they score a goal and look up to see their parents cheering for them from the sidelines, or return to their families after the concluding VIP cheer, the players’ smiles are contagious. As a VIP “buddy” who has worked with

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as important as getting exercise. "It's not just about coming in and doing push ups. It's engaging them in an enjoyable workout," Reilly says.

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“My daughter has been working diligently and seeing a tutor yet she is still struggling academically.”

“My son was succeeding in school until seventh grade when the work became over-whelming despite spending hours on homework.”

“My daughter has been in therapy for quite some time but her symptoms have persisted and she is having trouble with her peers.”

These are but a few examples of the kinds of concerns I fre-quently hear as a clinical psychologist specializing in comprehensive psy-chological, cognitive, educational and neuropsychological assessment.

I believe that the goal of psychologi-cal assessment is to gain a thorough understanding of the whole child by using standardized measures, which provide unique information that can-not be obtained by simply talking to or observing a child.

Gathering this type of information allows me to not only understand cog-nitive weaknesses, but also identify a child’s strengths and optimal learning style. While uncovering psychologi-cal symptoms and making appropri-ate diagnoses is important, gathering information regarding the personality structure of a child is also essential. A comprehensive understanding provides a family with a roadmap for the most appropriate interventions to enable a child to achieve his or her highest potential.

So, what does testing entail? While different practitioners may take dif-ferent approaches, in my practice, an evaluation always begins by meeting with the parents and possibly the child, depending on their age.

A meeting allows me to gather relevant information about the child’s educational, psychological, and medi-cal history as well as current function-ing in all areas. In addition, it is a good time to clarify the specific ques-

tions the parents and any profession-als involved with the child would like answered--which allows me to develop an individualized assessment for that particular child. Parents and the child can also use this time to ask questions about the testing process. Following the meeting, the family is sent home with questionnaires, since obtaining information from teachers and parents is an essential part of the assessment. The testing part of the evaluation then takes place over the next few weeks.

My evaluations typically include between 7-12 hours of testing, de-pending on the age of the child and the referral questions. While that may seem like a lot of time, it is neces-sary in order to thoroughly assess IQ, achievement, underlying cognitive abilities such as attention, informa-tion processing, executive functions, memory and language functions, as well as personality structure and cur-rent symptomatology.

The testing is typically broken down into two to four sessions depending on the age and temperament of the child, with breaks for lunch or snacks. Once complete, I begin the process of writing a comprehensive, integrated, interpretive report that answers refer-ral questions and clearly explains the findings. In addition, I include a full Appendix with all test scores, which allows parents to enlist other profes-sionals to review and interpret the scores if they wish.

Specific and detailed recommenda-tions for intervention and treatment

are essential to assist parents with utilizing the findings in a concrete manner to help their child. These recommen-dations might include services, modifications or accommodations within the school, possibly as part of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan.

Services outside of school might also be recommended, such as cognitive remediation or psychotherapy. In addition, helpful and

specific strategies may be suggested to professionals working with the child, such as treatment goals for therapy or interventions within the classroom. In some cases, a medical or psychiatric evaluation may also be recommended.

As a parent myself, I know how eager families are to get the results! Therefore, I complete all reports within four weeks of the final testing date. At that time I schedule a meeting with the family to review the findings and walk through the entire report to-gether. This provides the parents with an opportunity to ask questions and clarify anything in the report that they do not understand.

At the parents’ request, I might speak with other clinicians or school personnel working with the child. With the parents’ permission, I also like to have a brief meeting with the child to explain the findings to them in an age-appropriate manner. I have found that most children express feel-ings of relief and optimism when they realize that not only their problems, but also the strengths and resources they have to draw on, have been iden-tified. For me, this is often the most rewarding part of the process.

Melissa B. Singer, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in Mt. Kisco, New York. She specializes in comprehensive psychologi-cal, cognitive, educational and neuropsy-chological assessment for children and adolescents. For more information, visit www.melissabsingerphd.com

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On July 1, a new triumvirate will guide the congregation at Temple Beth El in Chappaqua. Cantor Star Trompeter, Rabbi-Educator Maura

Linzer and Rabbi Alan Fuchs are all looking forward to joining the community. For Trompeter and Linzer, this will be the first time they ascend the bimah at Beth El.

Fuchs is a re-turning member of the clergy, having served previously from 2001 to 2002.

One defining characteristic of Can-tor Star Trompeter is her first name. “I’m essentially named after the star in my town,” she said. Trompeter hails from Roanoke, also known as the Star City of the South due to the presence of the largest manmade star in the country.

Trompeter has created a musical model which has succeeded in engag-ing teens in Roanoke. She has formed a group called, “Jew-Be-Glee,” a nod to the popular TV show “Glee.” Her secret formula for captivating choir members is to mix secular and Jewish songs. Students assist in the selection of songs and collaborate on the arrange-ment.

The cantorial life is ideal for Trompeter, who considers it “the best profession in the world.” She values her role in the congregation, helping members with all life cycle events. “It’s about the connection you make with

people. We get to be a part of their highs as well as their most challenging moments.”

This summer, Rabbi-Educator Maura Linzer will be evaluating the curricu-lum and convening small groups to “learn about positive Jewish learning experiences they’ve had and how we can continue that.” She will be examin-ing ways to develop a seamless transi-tion from the nursery school to the religious school and the synagogue. “I’m interested in creating a family education experience,” Linzer noted. Her goal is to enable “early childhood families to view the larger synagogue as a place for them too, a next step for their Jewish sense of belonging.”

Linzer will also be conducting sever-al services at Beth El including the Tot Shabbat, where she will be preaching to many attentive youngsters includ-ing her own 8-month-old daughter, Sa-rah. Linzer will also deliver the sermon on Yom Kippur morning.

For Linzer, “education is a lifelong process.” In October, she will be pur-suing her studies at a boot camp for educators in Los Angeles.

Beth El has prevailed upon Rabbi Alan Fuchs to return on an interim basis while the search for a senior rabbi continues. He is currently Rabbi Emeritus at Congregation Rodeph Shalom, the largest congregation in Philadelphia. On May 5th, a Friday night service and dinner will be held at Rodeph Shalom, in honor of the 50th anniversary of his ordination.

A focal point of Fuchs’ life has been social justice and civil rights. He has been on the board of Planned Parent-hood for over 30 years. In his view, this organiza-tion is concerned with social justice because: “It has to do with women’s health and women who otherwise don’t have access

to quality health care.” He has also done volunteer work with the Anti-Defamation League.

Fuchs is par-ticularly proud

of the food pantry donation program he started while serving in Cincinnati. This innovation has been instituted at congregations nationwide. Bags are provided for members to fill with non-perishable provisions during the high holidays.

Fuchs particu-larly relishes the opportunity to teach from the pulpit. “I love teaching, coun-seling and work-ing with people,”

he related. Fuchs described his modus operandi as be-ing his affinity for “the idea that I’m doing something to continue Jewish survival.”

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Rabbi-Educator Maura Linzer works frequently with special needs students in preparation for their bar or bat mitzvah. She teaches Torah trope - the melody used in chanting, kinesthetically. Each sound is associated with a certain hand or body movement. This method serves as a memory aid for recalling the tune. “They find it a really fun and engaging way to learn,” Linzer noted. She firmly believes that “everyone has the abil-ity to become a bar or bat mitzvah. They just need proper training that’s geared to their unique needs.”

Linzer also employs these tech-niques when addressing a group of children with varying degrees of learning abilities. When she is re-counting a story, she demonstrates a motion to depict part of the tale and then instructs the students to repeat it. In this way they become “active participants.”

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As parents, teaching our children about making friends and how to be a “good friend” is critical. Being a good friend often includes accept-ing and appreciating someone who may not have the same abilities and interests. So, it is vital to encour-age your child to learn about being a friend to a child with a disability. At some point your child will surely have a classmate with special “is-sues” or needs. Feeling comfortable with those that are “the same” is easy, but understanding what makes us “different (but also, the same)” can be the first step towards a friend-ship that may turn out to be extremely fulfilling and beneficial to both your child with his “issues” and another child, who has different “issues.” Here are some ideas to emphasize:

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The New Castle Summer Concert series is a great tradi-tion bringing families together to celebrate community and listen to great music. Performances will be held on Wednesday nights on July 10, 17, 24, 31. This year the Chamber is working with the Recreation & Parks Department and assisting in event planning, booking performers and improv-ing the overall concert experi-ence.

Besides having lots of food vendors, this year we hope to have activities for kids, mer-chants showcasing their services and lots of pre-concert activi-ties like wine tastings & happy hours. Since Tramps Like Us, www.trampslikeus.com, a very popular Bruce Springsteen trib-ute band, will be kicking things off on July 10th, I decide to catch up with Mark Salore, who hap-pens to be a Chappaqua dad and leader of the band.

How was your band formed, and how many guys are in it?

The band was formed in late 1989-1990, by the insistence of a club owner in Greenwich Village. We performed there regularly, as a classic rock band which included the music of Bruce Springsteen. He wanted a Springsteen tribute band in his club as he had doz-ens of other tribute acts, but none fea-turing his favorite, Bruce Springsteen. Thus the forming of Tramps Like Us. The band is made up of five members.

Have you always been a Bruce Spring-steen tribute band?

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Are you all big Bruce Springsteen fans?

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How long have you lived in Chap-paqua, and is anyone else in the band local?

I moved to Chappaqua in 1998. My drummer and I grew up in Ardsley and he still lives there. The other members are from New York City, New Jersey and CT.

What makes your Springsteen tribute band different from the others?

There are a few different things that I feel separates us from other Spring-steen tribute bands, and there are several of them out there. First of all, I believe our musicianship is second to none.

Our keyboard player Kenneth Hope, has been composing music since the age of four. Ken’s impeccable musical

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Our bass player Jon Sanborn, is the son of the world renowned saxophone player David Sanborn. He has played with artists such as Eric Clapton Steely Dan and Harry Connick Jr. to name a few.

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Rudy Feinauer, our drum-mer, has performed or recorded big names in the music industry himself.

Rudy has also taught drums and per-cussion at colleges and public schools, as well as gives private lessons. Rudy graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Percussion from the New England Conservatory of Music.

Another thing that separates this band from other tribute bands is we do not look to impersonate or look and dress like the act that we pay tribute to. Most tribute bands look to find members who are look-alikes or im-personators of the act they are paying tribute to which seems to take prec-edence over musicianship and the love of the music they are playing–and the final result is that the music suffers.

Everyone in this act loves the music they play and I believe it comes across very well to the audience during our performances.

By Robert Greenstein

Mark Salore and Brian “Bo” Ognan performing in White Plains at the 4th of July celebration at White Plains High School for a crowd of approximately 15,000 people.

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How many Springsteen songs do you play?

Our repertoire of songs is con-stantly growing and right now I think it's about 120 songs.

What’s your favorite Springsteen song to perform?

I have a handful of songs that are my favorite ones to play in no particular order they are Back-streets, Lost In The Flood, Thun-der Road and Jungleland.

What’s the best venue you’ve ever played?

That's a very tough question to answer...with almost 25 years of performing we played hundreds of different venues. Some of our favorite ones to perform at our Showcase Live in Foxborough Massachusetts which is connected to Gillette Stadium, BB Kings in Time Square in New York City and of course the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

What’s the biggest venue you played at?

I believe the biggest venue or crowd we ever play too was in North Hemp-stead Beach Park in Long Island. We played for a Fourth of July event a few

years back and there was an estimated 15,000 people. Also, a few months back, we were featured on live TV on Fox 5’s morning Show: Good Day NY which was quite a thrill.

Have you ever met Bruce Springsteen?The band has several direct connec-

tions to Bruce Springsteen the most notable one would be his former man-ager and producer Mike Appel who's in constant touch with Bruce and is a very good friend of mine personally and big fan of the band. He has spoken

to Bruce about us dozens of times and told him how good the band was in his opinion. On one occasion Mike brought Bruce to one of our perform-ances at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. Unfortunately, in this case, the show was sold out and there was a long line of people waiting to get in. Bruce decided it probably wasn't a good idea to go in at that point as it may cause a problem with the crowd control. I met him after that show at a bar a few blocks down from the Stone Pony and had a nice long conversation with him. I've also been fortunate enough to have been invited to several shows as a VIP guest and was invited backstage. I have met all the members of The E Street Band on several occasions.

How many Springsteen concerts have you been to?

Not as many as people would think. I know dozens of people who've been to hundreds of Springsteen concerts and a lot of people I meet ask me that same question. I would probably have to say since seeing him first in 1978, I have seen him a total of 30 to 35 times.

What advice would you give to kids who are starting a band?

Be persistent and dedicated as it's very hard when you start out. Pick a handful of your favorite songs and try to learn them as best as possible. I think it's important to play original music as well but before one could get to that step I believe they need to be able to perform songs that they like and understand the whole con-cept of music the way it's written and performed and go from there. Also, If you do not study with the teacher, ask friends or parents for help if it is available as I did when I was growing up. I was fortunate to have an older friend who played guitar and was able

to teach me some things that I could not figure out by myself. That went a long way for me as anytime I hit a stumbling block, my friend was there to get me back on track.

I grew up a huge Jimi Hendrix fan, and anyone knowing his music knows just how incredible his guitar playing was as well as very compli-cated and original unlike anyone before him. I spent hours and hours in high school sitting in my room trying to learn Hendrix songs that today, you can just go to YouTube and watch a free instructional video of how to play whatever song you’d like. I would suggest that kids take advantage of this free technology

with whatever instrument they are playing. I wish I had that available when I was just getting started.

How do you balance your music with other obligations–wife, children, job, coaching your kids sports?

I’m not really sure how I do it? I somehow find the time to be able do the all the bookings, managing, promotion, PR, website, newsletters, etc. for the band, which is a great deal of work. I do have a very good sup-port system at home. My wife does all the bookkeeping and accounting, as well as shuffling our kids to and from sports on the weekends when I some-times disappear for 2 or 3 days at a time. I have two sons, ages 12 and 10, and I feel extremely lucky to be able to coach them in football, basketball and baseball in whatever spare time I can create. I am a very busy guy, but it’s all good… No complaints here!

Besides your concert on July 10 to kick off the Summer Concert series in Chappaqua, any other big concerts coming up?

We have a rare local gig at a brand new smaller intimate type venue in Mt. Kisco called MTK Tavern on Friday, June 14th in which I’m really looking forward to seeing a lot of my friends from town.

Our summer schedule is packed with a lot of outdoor summer concerts in the tri-state area and several private country club events in and around Westchester, as well as some corporate family parties. We are also doing a few fundraising events as well. We have a big fundraising concert that is in the works for Sandy Hook, CT on July 27. You can always find our latest schedule on our website: www.trampslikeus.com.

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by Ronni Diamondstein There’s no

doubt from the media buzz around Hillary Clin-ton’s future since she left the office of Secretary of State that many people, not only in Chappaqua, but across the nation and world, have not given up hope that she will fulfill what many see as her destiny.

Numerous websites and blogs have followed Clinton since she lost the presiden-tial nomination in 2008, and more are sprouting up now that her future political plans remain a mystery. You can find them on the web, on Facebook and Twitter. Still4Hill continues to be one of the most prominent. The blogger, who wishes to remain anonymous, was a supporter of Clinton’s candidacy and joined forces with others in a group called PUMA (People United Means Action.) During the 2008 Democratic National Convention, they were disgruntled by its Rules and By Laws Committee decision to reassign various delegate votes.

The motivation to branch out with the blog, Still4 Hill, came when Clinton was ap-pointed Secretary of State in the fall of 2009. “After sev-eral trips to Asia and Africa I realized that she wasn’t getting that much coverage in the press, and I wanted to keep a record of what she had done,” says Still4Hill. The blogger’s mission is to record her achievements as Secretary of State. For the past four years the blog has promoted Clinton’s accom-plishments and drawn traffic to the site from around the world. “An international

crowd comes to the blog,” says Still4Hill. “It is significant for me that when she made an im-portant speech,

they came to the blog.” And Still4Hill is proud of the fact that the London Times used the Still4Hill blog for research on the Secretary of State.

Now that Clinton is out of office, Still4Hill, with its subtitle Hillary Clinton: Mak-ing Femininity Presidential, continues posting to keep tabs on her as a “citizen diplomat.” Still4Hill intends to follow Clinton’s accom-plishments, posting news and comments about her speeches at such events as the Women in the World Con-ference. Her support and ad-miration for the former First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State is sincere. “I’m not pushing her for 2016. She’s served her country and done her part. I’d support any decision she makes. ”

Still4Hill (still4hill.com)is not the only cheerleader for Clinton. Other blogs dedicated to Hillary Rodham Clinton include Supporters for Secretary of State Clin-ton on Facebook, It’s Time Hillary Clinton for President and Blogs for Hillary to name a few. Time will tell if their devotion and blogging will pay off and if she will be, “the next President of the United States.”

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“The Two Bell School Flirts”A Chappaqua Fairy Tale

By Mark StevensIn 1990, middle schoolers’

Harly Stevens and Kimberly Caspare–budding teenagers do-ing their best to be impossibly cool–traded glances across Mrs. Tucker’s room in the dreaded Bell School. Harly was the older man: 7th grade to Kim’s 6th.

On to Greeley, the two were

close but so far apart. Kim–a swimmer–hung out with the “it” girls, athlete version and Harly’s entourage made up most of the football team’s starting lineup. The two Bell al-umns were friends, crashed the same parties and went out with

each other’s friends. If they saw something in each other, they were keeping it under wraps. As they would do for years, yes, years to come.

As they went off to college, they would reconnect at the group get-togethers on the big Greeley reunion holidays and in 2002 (Harly, now a NY real estate wheeler dealer and Kim, in grad school for her PhD in physical therapy) they had a rendezvous at a share house in the Hampton’s. Once again, the coolies from Bell School mixed it up with friends but...well they

were still keeping a healthy distance. Or maybe both were too cool to make the first move.

Fast forward to 2005, the second full

summer they were full-time shares in the Hampton’s house. By this point, they were inching closer to some kind of Quaker union, when they decided (after a sun-bleached day at the beach) to take a nap together.

“It was just a nap but when we

awoke, we knew something had magi-cally changed,” Kim recalls.

“That night I held her hand and

kissed her for the first time,” Harly adds.

“We were at a bar near the water and I think it’s safe to say both of our feet lifted off the ground.”

That was the start of a whirlwind

romance. Dinner in Manhattan the next night, a weekend at the Ritz in Boston, holding hands at a Red Sox game two weeks later and a blizzard of phone calls and impromptu meetings in between.

All was capped by a getaway to Bar-

bados at the end of August, where the once too-cool-to-make-the-first-move couple fell in love their first night under the Caribbean moon.

But there would be an intermission

to this romantic odyssey. They would live together, pursue their nascent careers, and feel the intense love that is the work of art called Harly and

Kim. But in the pressure of relative youth and deep per-sonal success drives, they would separate (although, in the strange mysteries of love) still bound by the heart.

Over the next few years,

they would date others but always spend their birth-days together: a sign that the bond had never been broken.

And then all would come

full circle–in the summer of 2011, at a mutual, Chap-

paqua friend’s wedding in California. They met unexpectedly and to add to the surprise, Harly pulled his chair up to Kim’s and whispered in her ear: “We have always been in love. We deserve to be happy. No more back and forth. This is our time!”

Harly waited for the response of his

life. Kim melted into his embrace. They have never let go of each other.

In August of last year, Harly proposed to Kim in Napa, put a Tiffany diamond on her finger and two months later they set their wedding date for July 13, 2013 at the Westchester Country Club.

On that date, half of Greeley High will be reunited around the two Bell School Flirts!

Mark Stevens is the proud father of the groom.

Kimberly Caspare.

(L-R) Back Row: Paul Blair, Stuart Marra, Josh Werkstell, Pete Fell, Jordan Grossman, Neil Carty, Dan Fallon, Michael Lardiere, BJ Tucker, Joe Kearns, and Jon Bard. Front Row:Pat Veder, Rob Spec, Mike McNamara, Harly Stevens, and Carl Hiese.

(L-R): Back row: Elizabeth O’Donnell, Crissy Roosevelt, Heather Kurland and Katherine Kowarz; Second row: Margaux O’Donnell, Sarah Speck, Kimberly Caspare, Lisa Badanes, Lauren Fiderer, Lauren Druckman, Zoe Zaitz-eff and Julie Ferrara; front row: Lindsey Jones and Charlotte Lomax.

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By Maggie Mae...with Ronni Diamondstein As the weather gets warmer I notice

that my routine changes. I take my long walks in the early morning and my owner carries my water bot-tle with her whether we walk into town or go in the car. In summer the scorching pavement sometimes makes my paws hurt and I don’t like that one bit. Thinking of my hot paws made me wonder if there were to other things I should know about being safe in the summertime, so I decided to talk to a veterinarian, Julie Slavin of Visiting Veterinary Practice of Westchester.

“The warm summer months of-fer great opportunities for outdoor play with pets, but there are several precautions to take to prevent some commonly encountered problems,” said Dr. Slavin. I knew that I needed to drink more water and I asked her about that. Dr. Slavin said that unlike people, dogs don’t sweat and can’t regulate their body temperature so they are at great risk to get very sick from the heat. And she also said that like walking on hot pavement, walking on hot sand can cause painful burns to pets’ footpads.

Once a month my owner gives me an extra little treat with my dinner. Dr. Slavin said that my treat was actu-ally medicine to prevent heartworm disease. Mosquitoes spread the disease and they are around a lot in the sum-mer. “Parasite populations are at their highest numbers during the summer months–fleas, ticks and mites as well

as internal parasites,” says Dr. Slavin. “My owner checks me for ticks each time we come in from the outside and I get monthly treatment for them too, but not just in the summer. “Consist-ency in administration is key,” says Slavin.

I ride in the car more in the summer

time, and whenever we travel, I always ride in my crate. Dr. Slavin says that if your dog doesn’t like the crate, you can always use a harness type seatbelt. I love to go in the car but not all dogs do. “Car travel can be very stressful for some animals,” says Dr. Slavin. “If your pet is an inexperienced traveler, short ‘practice’ trips will help to get them acclimated prior to a longer trip.” And she had other good advice: don’t let your pet eat too much before you leave on a trip. “Some pets experience nau-

sea and this can lead to vomiting.”

I’ve never flown in a plane, but if we do, I am small enough to travel in the cabin. Dr. Slavin says unless a dog can travel in the cabin, it’s not a good idea to travel by plane during the summer. “Larger dogs are placed in the cargo hold

where the temperatures are not well regulated which can lead to overheat-ing.”

I am lucky because my owner takes me on trips with her. Not all dogs can do this. Some have to be boarded at a kennel. Dr. Slavin recommends that you visit the facility ahead of time to see if it is a good place for your dog and see if it is clean. Ask to see the size of the enclosure where your pet will be spending most of its time. “See where they will be exercised and how often and meet the people who will be caring for your pet,” says Dr. Slavin. She also adds a note of warning: because of the potential risk of exposure to infectious diseases at boarding facilities, like kennel cough and influenza, make sure your pet is appropriately vaccinated. “Not every pet should be boarded,” says Dr. Slavin, “especially those that suffer from chronic illness, are immu-nosuppressed, elderly or suffer from anxiety.” Pet sitters in the home would be a better choice for these pets.

And then we got the most important advice of all: “Never leave your pet in a car without air conditioning. In minutes, a parked car can turn into an oven and kill your pet.”

I can’t wait to see what adventures I’ll have this summer. And I hope that I will see all my dog friends keeping cool!

For more hot weather tips

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Contact Maggie Mae Pup Reporter at [email protected]

Maggie Mae lives in Chappaqua with her adoring owner Ronni Diamondstein, who, when she isn’t walking Maggie is a freelance writer, PR consultant, award-winning photographer and a School Library Media Specialist and teacher who has worked in the US and abroad.

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Eight months ago, my journey in Bos-ton began. Leaving behind my Westches-ter roots to study Journalism at Boston University, I gave up a more sheltered life and dove into a faster paced city. After being immersed in the excitement it has to offer, I have grown to love Boston just as much as my original home. I now love Boston particularly for its strength when it was challenged. Terror stuck on a Mon-day during the Boston Marathon when two bombs went off near the finish line. The remainder of that week presented challenges as we put back each of the torn pieces that ultimately unite us. The following is a telling of my experiences as the week progressed.

Monday:After much anticipation, Monday

morning had finally come. It was our first day off since spring break, due to Patriot’s Day, a Massachusetts holiday in celebration of the battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution.

I awoke to the clamor of students running through my hallway. It was a normal day, infused with a bit of added excitement. I walked down to the center of campus, where my friends and lunch awaited me.

Along the way, a fleet of police offic-ers zoomed through campus on their motorcycles. I stopped and stared but thought little of it, knowing they were heading toward some sort of Patriot’s Day festivities. Ten minutes later, I had reached my destination and barely smacked my tray on the tabletop when the room went silent. Students began clustering around a nearby TV, gasping to express their horror. I was lured to the screen in a similar sort of way, and read a startling headline between bob-bling heads: “Two Explosions Near the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon.” I was startled, and frantically tried to call home to ease my parents’ deepest worries. Phone lines were down.

My friends and I began to speculate what might have happened less than two miles from where we were sit-ting. We considered that it could be terrorism, but how could such a thing

happen in a safe city like Boston? Not before long, we each received emergency alerts sent by the Boston University Police Department request-ing us to remain in our residences and stay clear of the Kenmore Square area and beyond. It was far enough to feel safe, but close enough to feel uncom-fortable.

We quickly polished off our meals before emerging onto the streets of our bruised city. Hundreds of people were moving through by foot all at once, trying to escape the dangers of the other end. Some were runners, others bystanders. Tears and emotions began to flow, as panicked Bostoni-ans tried to reach out to one another. Coming back to my dorm room, I immediately tuned in to news stations broadcasting the horrors of the day. I was glued to the screen for hours. What had become of my city?

Thursday:Bits of information had emerged

since Monday, but nothing ground-breaking. Our community had been mourning the loss of three victims who had died during the bombings–one of whom was BU graduate stu-dent, Lu Lingzi. I didn’t know her, but I’m certain that she was loved. People cried for days. They embraced in the middle of the street, supporting one another in such a time of trouble.

I began hearing reports that Presi-dent Obama was visiting Boston on Thursday to give a speech. At first, I thought about how crazy it would be to attend. Then I thought, why not go? My roommate, Sarah, and I both had late classes that day. Knowing we wouldn’t be missing out, we decided wake up early and experience the mak-ing of history.

We woke up around 6:30 a.m.– something I hadn’t done since high school. Although the speech wouldn’t start until 11 a.m., doors opened at 8. Some people had been waiting in line overnight, so arriving at 7:30 didn’t do much for us. We waited in a long line, spanning multiple blocks just to get tickets into the Cathedral of the Holy

Cross, where the speech was taking place. The bustle was unbelievable. Re-porters swamped the streets, pulling out anyone who was willing to talk.

After two hungry hours in the cold, we were told that tickets had been sold out and all seats were full. We were given the option of attending a viewing party for the overflow of attendees at Cathedral High School, right next to where the speech was taking place. We took our seats on the gymnasium floor, and soon the service began. It was unbelievably powerful to hear the words of each religious leader and politician as they spoke of our great city. I sat among fellow Bostoni-ans, many who knew no other home. People cried, I cried. People cheered, I cheered. The speech gave us faith, pride, and joy in light of such an awful time. I had never felt more immersed in the Boston community.

Instantaneously after the speech ended, we were all moved to the back of the gymnasium, where a stage was now surrounded by people. We had no clue about what was going on, but it was apparent that something big was about to happen. Chatter and specu-lation began as reporters seeped in. “He’s coming to speak straight from the cathedral,” we heard someone say. Sure enough, after a few moments of waiting, Governor Deval Patrick and President Barak Obama stepped into the room. They had come to speak to the Marathon Committee and meet those who were unable to get into the cathedral.

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A Boston University Freshman’s Diary of the Boston Bombings


Obama was magnetic. Everyone in the room felt his presence. He was jovial, kind, and a lot better looking in person, if I may say. It was a short speech, but we managed to take a few photos before leaving. It was a very successful morning.

Thursday Night:At least 50 police cars raced down

the Massachusetts Turnpike, heading toward the MIT campus across the Charles River, where a police officer had gotten shot. The view from my dorm room was clear enough to see the events unravel from a distance. The sirens blared into the night as the crime scene moved to Watertown. The hunt for the Tsarnaev brothers had begun.

Nobody slept that night. We were all glued to our TVs, listening to our radios, and peering out over the river. News came in that one of the suspects had been killed in a shootout with police. The other was on the loose. Confusion swept over Boston as the night deepened. Reporters were only stating what they could, but even that drew little certainty. I had tried falling asleep, but all the excitement demand-ed that I shouldn’t. Spot lit helicopters

hovered over the city, and the sirens refused to silence. The chaos disturbed me, in more ways than one. I was starting to grow unsettled after all of Watertown had been put in lockdown. Terror was unraveling just a few miles away from me, and I began to question my safety. I finally nodded off to bed at 5 a.m., only to wake up the next morn-ing to an even worse scene.

Friday:Boston and many of its neighbor-

ing suburbs were in lockdown. All classes were cancelled, and we were advised not to go outside under any circumstances. Of course, it was nice to have the day off, but something was definitely amiss in our dear “Bean-town.” The air was certainly more solemn than usual with people grow-ing increasingly worried.

By nighttime, our culprit had been found, and people across Boston began to cheer. BU students decided to walk down to the Boston Common, where festivities were already taking place, in honor of those who were unable to finish the marathon. Easily hundreds of college students gathered to cheer and celebrate our city into the early morning. Not even rain deterred them.

I attended, and was sure to thank every BPD officer I ran into there. On my way back, I found myself on a still closed off Boylston Street, where the bombings took place earlier that week. It was a quiet night, but it was now a safe night.

It’s still crazy to think that all of this happened. I’ll never understand why anyone would terrorize “my” Boston, my home. I walk these streets day after day, and night after night.

I am so thankful to be safe, and to be able to share my experiences with others. Boston is healing, and life has moved on since the occurrences of last week. Many of us are still aching, but the unbelievable support system present here has rejoined us in a unify-ing bond. Boston is beautiful; Boston is strong.

Zarah Kavarana has completed her freshman year at Boston University’s College of Communication, where she is studying Journalism. She is a graduate of Briarcliff High School, and has always been a member of the Westchester com-munity.

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Chatschik Bisdi-kian, a loving father and husband, a scientist, photogra-pher and drummer, died unexpectedly on April 24, 2013 at the age of 52. For the past 24 years Chatschik was a leading researcher in wireless net-working at IBM’s T. J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights. He made several seminal contributions in-cluding standardi-zation of Bluetooth technology and defining Quality of Information in sensor networks. He was a Fellow of the IEEE and on the editorial board of several prestigious technical journals. He held 25 patents, published more than 210 technical pa-pers, co-authored the book ‘Bluetooth Revealed’ and won numerous best-pa-per awards in a long and distinguished career.

A native of Thessaloniki, Greece, he received a degree in Electrical Engi-neering at the Polytechnic School in Thessaloniki before moving to the United States and earning his Masters and Ph.D in Electrical and Systems Engineering at the University of Con-necticut, garnering among the highest academic accolades throughout his university career.

He had a lifelong passion for drum-ming, passing his musical interests on to his two sons, both now musicians, and an equal passion and talent for photography. He was particularly fond of capturing beautiful Chappaqua scenes and light, as well as his sons’ frequent musical performances, for which he always made time to attend and participate.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Teresa Shen, and their sons, Eugene and Theo. Chatschik was a man of talent, beauty and passion who will be missed by all who knew him.

A Memorial Visitation and Serv-ice on May 1 at the Beecher Flooks

Funeral Home in Pleasantville drew a standing room only crowd of friends and admirers from near and far. Here are but a few of the thoughts conveyed about Chatschik:

Dinesh Verma of IBM: A man is judged not by how he lived or died, but what he achieved when he was living. Chatschik had achieved a lot in his life, in technical fields, in music, in photography, but above all of these, he had achieved the love and respect of all the people around him. There are many great scientists who are brilliant in their field of study. There are many accomplished artists and photogra-phers, and there are many amicable, benevolent and generous people. But it is hard to find people who are all three of these, and Chatschik was one of those rare individuals.

Teresa Shen, Chatschik’s wife:…Most importantly, Chatschik was

a genuinely decent person. There was not a shred of meanness in him. The world he saw was reflected in the pho-tos he took: serene, peaceful and full of light and beauty. He made me real-ize that the world was much lovelier than I had perceived by showing it to me through a literal and metaphorical lens that filtered out the cynicism and prejudice and filtered in a hidden glow that so many of us walk past. I think that’s why he was so proud of his pho-tography; it was his personal poetry. And that will remain with us, as will he. Chatschik has always been, and will forever be, my best friend.

Eugene Bisdikian, Chatschik’s son:

When you’re little, you look up to your mother or your father as if they’re an all-knowing being. They have all the answers to all the questions. And Dad really was like that; he had the answers to any question I could come up with…. I think the most important thing I learned from him is how to care for my family. My mom now calls me her rock. I’ll be honest; I can’t possibly imagine how to be a rock. But at the same time, I do. I know

what I need to do to keep her up, be-cause I do it without thinking. I know that if Theo ever needs anything from me I will know what to do for him. I cannot think of anyone else to credit for this other than my father. This knowledge is invaluable, and is prob-ably one of the most important things he could ever teach me. And for that, I thank him.

Charlie Lagond of the Lagond Music School

Chatschik was a genuine music lover and passionate amateur drummer. His love of music was passed on to his sons, and you couldn’t help but wit-ness, by his constant presence and en-thusiasm, how proud he was of Theo’s and Eugene’s musical talents and ac-complishments. ..For almost a decade Chatschik chronicled in remarkable photos the musical lives of over a thousand students, faculty, alumnae and staff at Lagond Music School…The joy he received from people liking and enjoying his work was humble and sincere. You could see, from his unique eye, how he loved people, musicians, students, nature and his community…

In lieu of flowers, the family re-quests that any donation be made in the name of Chatschik Bisdikian for the special needs programs to the Lagond Music School of Elmsford, NY, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to contemporary music education and live music performance. For more info go to lagondmusic.org.

Remembering Chatschik Bisdikian

Photo by Amy Kerwin


in Loving Words and Pictures

“In 2011, an eerie autumn, late October snow-fall blanketed Chappaqua with snow that cov-ered trees and bushes from which golden and red hued leaves had yet to fall…I was planning my “winter” cover of Inside Chappaqua and scratching my head about what I was going to put on the cover…And then, like mana from heaven, my first email from Chatschik arrived introducing himself and his photographs for the very first time to Inside Chappaqua. He presented himself as a great fan of the maga-zine and he offered his photos, any and all, as a gift for the taking…and this one became my 2011 Winter Cover Photo.”

– Grace Bennett

The Bisdikian Family: Chatschik, Teresa, Eugene and Theo at a double birthday celebration at Le Bernardin in NYC for Chatschik and Teresa. “Knowing how much I love the food scene,” Teresa said, “Chatschik arranged a kitchen tour after the dinner, and the Maitre’D took this picture for us.”


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