Rich Monetti
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John Jay Takes 2018 Season Opener Versus Somers
Last night at Somers High School, the Tuskers opened with two first down drives and quickly showed that they had a grinding running game on the heels of FB Jack Kaiser. Stalling across midfield, though, Somers soon realized that they were up against a stampede of their own. But two plays was all it took to reveal that QB Bryce Ford was more a gazelle, and the Tuskers would be trailing him all night long.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Unbalanced
Once Again, Spike Lee Goes Over the Top in 'BlacKkKlansman'
I just went to see BlacKkKlansman. I had high hopes. But let’s first talk about Spike Lee. I’m well aware of how his films get in your face. Drawing both criticism and praise, he’s a cultural lightning rod that cannot and should not be ignored. For my part, I’ve only seen a few of his films. I liked Malcolm X, while Inside Man is among the best movies I’ve ever seen.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Geeks
My Oscar Winners Would Man-up the Whole Affair
Ordinary People, Dances with Wolves, Forrest Gump—we've all sat with disappointment as the wrong picture ends up with Best Picture. It's not something that would easily be fixed by shaking up those who cast the votes for the Academy. The industry needs a makeover that would man-up the dysfunctional Hollywood culture and treat us to the entertainment value our $12.50 ticket is supposed to buy.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Geeks
Somers Turns Cornwall Over in 28-7 Victory in State Regionals
On Saturday Afternoon at Mahopac High School, Somers began its State Regional Quarterfinal Match up against Cornwall with a quick three and out. Both teams then held serve through the next three possessions by fumbling the ball away each time. But Somers broke decisively, and Somers' ace Messiah Horne gave Cornwall no return as he burst through the line for a 57-yard touchdown run. The stampede begun, Cornwall could not get a grip and an onslaught of turnovers allowed the Tuskers to easily string up yet another opponent.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Unbalanced
Byram Hills Advances to Section Finals With 44-34 Win Over Somers
Wednesday night at the County Center, Byram Hills Boys Basketball Team advanced to the Section One, Class A Final with a 44-34 victory over the Somers Tuskers. But the ten point margin does not reflect how the Somers’ defense frustrated the well established Bobcat offense.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Unbalanced
'Star Trek: Generations' Gave Us the Captain's Showdown that We Were All Waiting For
Star Trek Generations probably belongs below middle ground among the franchise’s movies. Chatter on Facebook groups seem to agree, but I’m shocked when some level total disdain on The Next Generation's first big screen appearance. As for me, I see the flaws. Nonetheless, I like Generations, and as in any Star Trek film that didn't quite live up, it has more than enough to make me watch.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Futurism
The Hebrew Congregation of Somers Hold Bark Mitzvah to Bless the Companionship of Dogs
On Sunday, the Hebrew Congregation of Somers held its third annual Bark Mitzvah to bless and honor the animals its members hold so dear. Attended by about 30 pets and their owners, the serene setting next to Shenorock Lake mirrored the relaxed demeanor of the bipeds. But the dogs were another matter at the outset of this day. A lot of barking and sniping at each other, having a leg over Mother’s Day may have been a little unsettling. But a calm definitely emerged at a distinct moment of the proceedings.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Petlife
Judge Harold L. Wood of Somers Has Made a Life of Making a Difference
I often go into an interview with a preconception of where the story will go. I’m usually wrong. In the case of 93-year-old Judge Harold Wood, who was the first African American Supervisor in Westchester, I was once again right about being wrong. I thought I would learn of insurmountable obstacles overcome in receiving his law degree, tales of harrowing racial discrimination, and a detailed accounting of his professional life. Admitting up front that his memory has “dimmed” in recent years derailed the in depth look I was hoping for. But that doesn’t mean his sketchy outline of the past prevents him from processing. The same goes for his ability to inspire. So while he’s self-assured of his extraordinary historical accomplishments, it is the manner in which Judge Wood perceives himself as ordinary that really makes him stand out.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in The Swamp
Horace Greeley Swim Team Is Nothing Short of a Dynasty
We take our sports seriously. The professional baseball, basketball, and football fanaticism that returns such passion from above certainly filters down in high school athletics. So it's only natural that a sport like swimming sometimes only qualifies for second class citizenry in terms of the attention it receives among the student body, in the community, and the local media. Nonetheless, with a long string of unparalleled success in Chappaqua, the Horace Greeley Swimming and Diving team prefers to defer on the so-called green card. Instead, they simply go about the business of winning.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Unbalanced
'Sports Roundup' Covers Horace Greeley Sports Independently
For several years now, Horace Greeley High School has been putting out a school newspaper called Sports Roundup. The homespun magazine allows students to merge their passions for professional sports, its varsity teams and their writing acumen. Prior to last June, a staff of ten would collect and word process their stories before running a few hundred copies through the Xerox machine. As it turned out, advanced technology that belonged to the editor in chief's father. That procedure—even after adding the staples—just didn't sound right to Josh Rosen when he joined the publication as a freshman contributor.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Unbalanced
After 30 Years, Dottie Jordan Retires as Executive Director of Mt. Kisco Childcare
In my working career, whenever a boss has appeared in my proximity outright fear overtakes me. On the other hand, Executive Director Dottie Jordan of Mt. Kisco Childcare Center inspires something altogether different in me. I want—even though I don't always succeed—to live up to the progressive vision she has put forth in over 30 years of service. But on December 24, Dottie Jordan's tenure will come to an end. And while there'll be plenty of inspiration left to ensure that it will never do among this staff to "just look busy," MKCCC will still carry a void that can never be completely filled.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Education
