Mahopac News 10.17.19

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Felony charge Columnist David McKay
Wilson videotapes
filed against Councilman Mike Barile
before the start of a Town
Board meeting.

PHOTO: BOB DUMAS

Councilman
Barile

BY BOB DUMAS Wilson had written a series could be heard shouting, “He took my harassment charge comes from the water-
EDITOR of “Tax Watch” columns phone! He took my phone!” bottle incident, which the spokesperson
calling into question how the said could have been a more serious charge
Councilman Mike Barile is facing councilman handled the park Barile then went out through the side if the bottle had not been empty.
criminal charges, including a felony, in project at Swan Cove, as well as emergency exit door of the meeting room
the wake of an altercation between the an alleged illegal sewer hookup and threw the phone onto McAlpin In the wake of the incident, Carmel
councilman and Journal News columnist at Blu at the Lakehouse Avenue. Police Chief Mike Cazzari said Wilson
David McKay Wilson. restaurant on South Lake asked to le a complaint against the
Boulevard, a property owned by Barile. Barile told Mahopac News that he did councilman, but Cazzari referred him to
A spokesperson for the Putnam County not forcibly take the phone away from the sheri ’s department, fearing that a
Sheri ’s Department told Mahopac News Wilson had been photographing Wilson, but that Wilson o ered it to him Carmel PD investigation could be seen as
that Barile turned himself in on Tuesday, and videotaping Barile throughout the to prove there were no pictures of Barile’s a con ict of interest.
Oct. 8, after police informed his lawyer, meeting and, after the meeting adjourned, family members on it—something Wilson
Joseph J.Tock, he would be facing charges. was videotaping Barile from about 5 to denies. Reached for comment by Mahopac
10 feet away and asking questions as the News, Barile said he could not comment
Police said Barile has been charged with councilman sat at the dais. e sheri ’s department spokesperson at this time other than to say, “ e truth
fourth-degree grand larceny, a class E said that the felony grand larceny charge will come out later.”
felony; fourth-degree criminal mischief, a Barile accused Wilson of invading his stems from Barile allegedly taking Wilson’s
class A misdemeanor; and second-degree personal space and of taking pictures of his phone; the criminal mischief charge was a Calls made to Tock’s o ce were not
harassment, a violation. daughter, who, he said, had nothing to do result of Barile damaging the phone; the returned by press time.
with any story Wilson was writing.
Police said Barile had not yet been
arraigned but was issued an appearance As one point, Barile lobbed a plastic
ticket to appear before the Carmel Town water bottle, which he said was empty, at
Court on Oct. 22. the columnist, which struck him.

Barile’s charges stem from an altercation Barile then came out from behind the
between him and Wilson after the Sept. dais and confronted Wilson and somehow
18 Town Board meeting had adjourned. got the phone away from him. Wilson

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 Your Neighbor MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 3

The Class of ‘69 with MHS staff and students

MHS Class of ’69 goes back in time
Reunion marks 50th anniversary, time capsule opened

BY LAURA LEE HOLMBO she said. “Each year, we would

CONTRIBUTING WRITER burn an e gy of the opponent

in a bon re on a neighbor’s lawn

While Mahopac High School that was just across Lakeview

students were on the football [Drive].”

eld for their Homecoming pep e Class of 1969 was the rst

rally, the class of 1969 alumni to graduate from the “new”build-

were returning to campus to ing.

reminisce with former classmates “It was exciting to be in the

and create new memories. new high school, but I still think

A time-capsule reveal, a tour of Lakeview when remembering

of Lakeview Elementary School my years as a student,” said Rene

(the district’s original school Head Mohnani, who now lives in

building), boat rides on Lake Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Mahopac and a celebratory ban- Much like today, Lake Ma-

quet were highlights of a week- hopac was an integral part of so-

end of reunion events organized cial life in town 50 years ago.

by two Class of 1969 classmates, “I have a lot of fun memo-

Tina Stokes and Leonard Shore. ries of being at the lake. I still

While some had traveled far ache for the lake and get back

and some still call Mahopac whenever I can,” said Judy Brady

home, members of the rst class Witherspoon, who now lives in

to graduate from the Mahopac the Chesapeake area of Virginia.

High School building lled the Her uncle was the late Art Brady,

hallways with big hugs and laugh- who owned A.C. Brady Store, a PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAURA LEE HOLMBO
ter. Linda Whalen, who now lives general store and fuel oil business
in Albany, said, “Although some on Myrtle Avenue in Mahopac Class of ‘69 alumnus Judy Baker Witherspoon shares memories with MHS students.

things have changed in Mahopac, Falls, which was founded by his the auditorium for a discussion us. Some young men who gradu- Women’s Liberation Move-

it still feels the same to me as it grandfather and father in 1912. before the time capsule opening. ated before us were drafted and ment really could be felt across

did in 1969.” A highlight of the reunion was Members of Mahopac student I remember one coming back the country. “I was in college in

As the marching band could the reveal of the Class of 1969 government fueled the discussion with half a leg,” Russell Plaeger the South during this time, and

be heard coming in from the pep time capsule. is copper metal by asking alumni such questions recalled. we went from never leaving our

rally, Donna Jagger, who lives in box was dug up during the high as, “What made your time at “Billy Todd was lost to Viet- dorm without wearing gloves,

New Jersey, recalled a favorite school renovation 12 years ago Mahopac unique?” is fostered nam,” another alumnus added. pearls and dresses to wearing

high school memory. and had remained in a safe until moving responses as memories “And Woodstock changed ev- jeans all in one year.”

“I was a cheerleader and loved last Friday evening. Class of 1969 of Vietnam and Woodstock were erything,” Witherspoon added. e discussion also included

the pep rallies before the big alumni, high school students, shared. She said that on the heels of SEE TIME CAPSULE PAGE 18

Homecoming football games,” teachers and administrators lled “Vietnam had a big impact on Woodstock she believed the

PAGE 4 MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019

Increased revenue helps keep county budget under tax cap

BY BOB DUMAS
EDITOR

Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell present-

ed a $165.3 million proposed 2020 county budget to the

Legislature Oct. 3 at the Putnam County Golf Course

in Mahopac.

e average Putnam County homeowner, whose

property is assessed at $302,000, would pay about $1,082

in county taxes under the proposed spending package.

e budget, which is within the New York State tax

cap, represents a $5.9 million, or 3.7 percent, spending

increase over the 2019 budget.

Last month, Moody’s Investor Services upgraded

Putnam’s bond rating to Aa1, citing the county’s dis-

ciplined budgeting approach. As a result of the new

rating, the county just issued $3.3 million in refunding

bonds, saving taxpayers $151,000, Odell said.

“It should be noted that Aa1 is a designation only ve

out of 62 counties in the state have achieved,” Odell told PHOTO COURTESY OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE
the crowd of more than 150 who attended the public County Executive MaryEllen Odell delivers her 2020 tentative budget.

meeting. “And that’s something that the Legislature and

the administration and, of course, the employees who ere are six categories of spending in the county Mills Road bridge and more.

deliver services every day should be very proud of.” budget, $113 million of which is mandated and $51.7 Heath and education services would be funded at

Odell said that since she took o ce in 2011, the million discretionary. $25.1 million, which includes the Health Department;

county has reduced long-term debt by $24.4 million, or Quality-of-life initiatives would be funded with $9.1 solid waste and recycling; and $10.6 million for early

28 percent, and eliminated short-term debt entirely. million under the plan. is includes parks and recre- intervention and pre-kindergarten for young children

“We look forward to working together to craft a ation; the youth bureau; and outside agencies like li- with special needs and $3.2 million for community col-

budget that is fair to Putnam County residents, taxpay- braries and Putnam County SPCA, Putnam Arts So- lege costs.

ers and employees,” Joseph Castellano, chairman of the ciety, the Southeast Museum, Putnam County Fish and Public safety is budgeted for $37.9 million, which

Legislature, said. “ e Legislature will scrutinize the Game, Cornell Cooperative Extension and Putnam covers the Sheri ’s Department, the jail and the Bureau

proposed budget as closely as we watch spending all year CAP. of Emergency Services.

long, while still supporting the programs and services Infrastructure is budgeted at $12.1 million and in- Economic assistance and promotions are budgeted

that make Putnam such a great place to live. Together, cludes senior transportation; road and bridge mainte- at $38.8 million, including $9.6 million for Medicaid,

we will make sure that even the most di cult decisions nance; and investment in new projects in every corner SEE BUDGET PAGE 6

are the right decisions.” of the county, from the Maybrook bikeway to Farmers

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County lays out changes BUDGET
in polling locations
for Election Day FROM PAGE 4

BY BOB DUMAS a mandated program that is the single largest line item
EDITOR in the budget; the Economic Development Corporation;
the Industrial Development Agency and the new Putnam
e Lake Secor Community House has been eliminated as a polling location by Putnam County County Tourism Department.
Board of Elections. Residents in the election districts (4, 21 and 25) who used that building will now cast
their ballots at Mahopac Falls Elementary School on Baldwin Place Road. General government support would be budgeted at $42.3
million and cover medical bene ts for employees and retir-
As a result of the change, some other election districts in the town of Carmel have been reassigned new ees; county departments and support services, such as the
polling places. Board of Elections, which required a 20 percent increase in
order to provide mandated early voting; and debt service
Supervisor Ken Schmitt said the change was precipitated by sale of the Community House building among other costs.
by the school district.
Odell noted that overall health insurance costs for active
With the former Lake Secor Community House voters now moving to the Falls school, some Falls employees and retirees increased by $1.3 million, which is
school voters will vote at the middle school. In fact, there was an abundance of changes in the election more than the entire state tax cap.
district maps. Here’s a look at the polling places for the di erent election districts as they now stand:
“For 2020, the tax cap allows us to raise the tax levy up
• Election districts 1, 11, 12, 23, 24 and 30 will vote at the Lakeview Elementary School, 112 Lakeview to $1.2 million,” Odell said. “Before we even started, one
Dr., Mahopac line-item—employee and retiree health insurance –blew
our cap.”
• Election districts 2, 8, 14, 20, and 29 will vote at Doherty Hall at St. James, 20 County Center, Carmel
• Election districts 3, 4, 17 and 25 will vote at Mahopac Falls Elementary School, 100 Myrtle Ave., In Odell’s eight years in o ce, the county has never ex-
Mahopac ceeded the property tax cap. Increased revenue keeps the
• Election districts 5,9, 18, 26 and 28 will vote at Mahopac Middle School, 425 Baldwin Place, Ma- proposed budget within the cap.
hopac
• Election districts 6, 12, 16, 19 and 27 will vote at Austin Road Elementary School, 390 Austin Road, Sales tax would be the largest contributor to the revenue
Mahopac side, at $64.4 million, or 39 percent of revenue. Property
• Election districts 7, 10, 15, 22 will vote at Carmel Town Hall, 60 McAlpin Ave., Mahopac taxes will make up only $44.6 million, or 27 percent. State
“Look at your card when you get it, so you know where your polling place is,” Schmitt advised. and federal reimbursements will bring in up $30.2 million,
Voters can also use the polling place locator on the Board of Elections website at www.putnamboe. or 18 percent, while revenue generated by county depart-
com/welcome/polling-place-locator. ments is expected to reach $23 million, or 14 percent of the
budget. e budget would use $3.1 million of the general
fund balance.

“ is budget checks all the boxes,” Odell said. “It does
deliver the quality-of-life services, it provides the man-
dated services, keeps Putnam healthy, maintains a scally
responsible vision and meets the needs of our retirees, the
department heads and the employees who show up every
day and do their best for the county. I am grateful for the
hard work and support of the Legislature and look forward
to working together on a shared vision of the future.”

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Plans to convert Friendly’s building to Taco Bell approved

BY BOB DUMAS they’d hope to see with that building and

EDITOR I feel it was a poor attempt; that is just my

Plans to convert the old Friendly’s res- ‘It might not be exactly [what we wanted, personal feeling,” he said.
taurant building on Stoneleigh Avenue to but] they are dealing with a Friendly’s Planning Board Chair Craig Paeprer
a Taco Bell have received the green light
said he felt the architects did the best
they could with the constrictions they

from the Planning Board. building and did the best they could.’ were under.
e board voted 5-1 last month to ap- “Our consultant has been quite in-

prove a revised site plan. - Craig Paeprer volved in this and I think there’s been

Anthony Giannico, the Planning some good improvements,” he said. “It

Board co-chair, was the lone “no” vote. Planning Board Chair might not be exactly [what we wanted,
Giannico has expressed since the begin- but] they are dealing with a Friendly’s

ning of the site plan approval process his building and did the best they could.”

displeasure over the architectural changes A second tenant will eventually be

to the building, particularly to the roo i- added to the building, but Dumont told

ne and the plans to remove the cupola. the board there is no word yet on who

“[We] speci cally focused in on the an option for Taco Bell. ing.” that might be.

roo ine and asked you to address that— “We understand the board [liked] that However, Dumont said he had worked Paeprer asked if, once the new tenant

how we’d like the look of a building [to existing architecture but it was not an op- closely with Vince Mellusi of the Elms- moves in, would it impact the aesthetic

be] in line with our vision,” Giannico tion for our clients to keep that existing ford-based Warshauer Mellusi Warshau- of the building. Dumont said it wouldn’t.

said at a meeting back in August. “And I roo ine,” he said. “It’s very much Friend- er Architects PC, the town’s architectural “ e architecture is set,” he said. “We

see before me a revision that totally dis- ly’s corporate architecture. We feel that consultant, to discuss the changes and submitted a package for the second ten-

regards that. I would have liked to see a the plan before you balances both sides make some compromises. ant and the only change that you will see

revision with the current roo ine. Obvi- the best that we can.” “What we came up with, I think, is a from what you see now is that the sec-

ously, it had to be altered at some point Eric Levitz, the architect on the proj- balance with the existing surroundings ond tenant’s name will be in that place

to meet the needs of Taco Bell, but what ect, told the board at the August meet- along with [Mellusi’s] recommenda- instead of the word ‘tenant.’ e resolu-

I see before me is a blatant disregard of ing that the building currently features tions,” Dumont said. tion [approving the site plan] was worded

the board’s comments. I do have an issue Friendly’s iconic architecture and Taco A public hearing on the site plan appli- so that the second tenant must maintain

with that.” Bell needed to change that. cation was held at the Planning Board’s the same character and look that was ap-

Paul Dumont, a senior engineer at “ at is Friendly’s corporate architec- Sept. 11 meeting but no one from the proved.”

JMC Engineering, who represented Kai ture. Every Friendly’s was built in that public elected to speak on the topic. Dumont added that his “clients are ex-

Carmel, the property’s owner, during the direction with that roo ine,” he said. “In But at the board’s Sept. 25 meeting, cited for construction to begin and to be

site plan approval process, told Giannico the eyes of Taco Bell, we just can’t come Giannico said he was he was still unhap- a part of the community.”

at the time that keeping the cupola was in there and put a sign on a Friendly’s py with the architectural changes and cast Calls to Dumont seeking an estimated

not an option for Taco Bell. building. ere is no modifying it; either a no vote. time for when construction might begin

Dumont said keeping the cupola wasn’t it would be a complete scrape or rebuild- “ e board was very clear on what were not returned.
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Betraying our youth Spooky mayhem!

Sixteen-year-old ing climate crisis. The dark is closing in. I of the House. In keeping
climate crisis wake up every morn-
activist Greta HERE According to the ing now to pitch black LIFE, with the character of Pelosi’s
unberg, in a gut- AND Climate Change outside. It’s the dark closing HEALTH, House and Schi himself, of
wrenching, emotion- NOW! Performance Index, in on two axes at once, morn- POLITICS course this was not done.
the United States is ing and evening.
lled address to MARA Last week, news broke rst
world leaders at the BERNIE one of the ve worst Outside, everything has SCHIFFREN that the whistleblower was a
2019 United Na- KOSBERG countries in the begun to fall. Having held o registered Democrat to the
tions Climate Action the latter part of the summer,
Summit, in New York, last month, world at protecting rain is nally pouring down and that’s a joyful surprise of no one. Next, that
spoke these powerful words: event, devoutly to be wished, except for the
the world’s climate, fact that it is gray and chilly and damp. e the whistleblower had worked
“ is is all wrong. I shouldn’t be wind has begun blowing all around us, tossing
up here. I should be back in school just a notch above Saudi Arabia. the trees and whistling around corners and with one of the current crop of Democrat pres-
on the other side of the ocean. Yet in narrow spaces In concert with the wind,
you all come to us young people for e recent words of writer Jona- the leaves rain down in brief spurts or y idential candidates. And then it was con rmed
hope. How dare you! individually across the sky, like wounded bats,
than Franzen say it best: “If you’re toppling ever down. Annuals and perennials that the person in question he had worked
“You have stolen my dreams and look half dead and half alive. Look sideways
my childhood with your empty younger than 60, you have a good on a cloudy day and you can see spider webs with on Ukraine was Joe Biden, when Biden
words. And yet I’m one of the blooming everywhere, like misty owers in
lucky ones. People are su ering. chance of witnessing the radical spring, large webs and small webs, with teeny served as vice president, overseeing matters in
People are dying. Entire ecosys- baby spiders, like specks of dust, dropping
tems are collapsing. We are in the destabilization of life on earth— down from them. Ukraine for the Obama administration.
beginning of a mass extinction,
and all you can talk about is money massive crop failures, apocalyptic It’s autumn, the season of chaos. Now we hear that the whistleblower, who
and fairy tales of eternal economic It’s chaos season in our politics as well.
growth. How dare you! res, imploding economies, epic Last week, in a rally at Target Center in had no rsthand knowledge of the call that all
downtown Minneapolis, Trump reminded
“For more than 30 years, the ooding, hundreds of millions his audience that 19 minutes after he was of us have now seen a transcript of, does not
science has been crystal clear. How sworn into o ce, the Washington Post
dare you continue to look away and of refugees eeing regions made printed an article titled, “ e Campaign To want to appear to testify in person. Accord-
come here saying that you’re doing Impeach President Trump Has Begun,” by
enough, when the politics and uninhabitable by extreme heat or Matea Gold. ough the Post, which has ing to his lawyer, he wants to send written
solutions needed are still nowhere been sympathetic to the impeachment e ort
in sight… permanent drought.” from before it was it was even conceived, was answers to questions to Congress which will
here merely reporting on the e orts of two
“You are failing us. But the In a 2018 report to Congress liberal advocacy groups to begin the march to allow him to avoid cross examination by the
young people are starting to un- impeachment.
derstand your betrayal. e eyes of and President Trump, e National Nevertheless, 13 months out from the next Republicans who, rightly, want to nd out
all future generations are upon you. presidential election, we are now well into
And if you choose to fail us, I say: Climate Assessment, a team of impeachment season. And it keeps seeming more of the story. Talk about controlling the
We will never forgive you.” sillier by the moment.
more than 300 experts, guided by In this current iteration, rst we learned narrative! e Wall Street Journal calls that
Following unberg’s day- that the o cial whistleblower forms were
of-reckoning speech at the UN a 60-member Federal Advisory indeed changed so that the notorious whistle- move extraordinary. “Such measures would be
came a week of climate strikes blower could even le his complaint since he
and marches attended by over six Committee, concluded the follow- had no rsthand knowledge of what he was considered extraordinary. A former congres-
million. My wife and I went to the complaining about. at is, he only led the
climate strike rally in front of the ing: High temperature extremes whistleblower complaint after he had bro- sional intelligence o cial who worked on
Old Putnam County Courthouse. ken departmental regulations and discussed
No town or county elected o cial and heavy precipitation events are matters with Adam Schi ’s sta before doing whistleblower issues said he could recall no
made an appearance. I meandered so. Adam Schi , to remind you, is chair-
over to some high school kids and increasing. Glaciers and snow cover man of the United States House Permanent precedent for such steps.” Since it is unprec-
wondered out loud whether our Select Committee on Intelligence and once
climate crisis is being discussed in are shrinking, and sea ice is retreat- a whistleblower complaint is led, the rules edented in Congress, I expect we will soon see
school. eir collective responses: mandate it is to be shared with the other side
“Barely!” ing. Seas are warming, rising, and it and other such moves.

As a community and a nation, becoming more acidic, and marine e whistleblower’s lawyer has gone public
we seem to have our heads in
the sand regarding the impend- species are moving to new locations stating that he has been receiving threats,

toward cooler waters. Flooding is which is odd, since the whistleblower has

becoming more frequent along the remained anonymous thus far. And that the

U.S. coastline. Growing seasons stated reason for the request for anonymity is

are lengthening, and wild res are because of threats, which since he is anony-

increasing. Unless there are sub- mous, have not yet occurred. Yet, preventing

stantial and sustained reductions in a future possibility is apparently more impor-

global greenhouse gas emissions, tant than the regular rule of law, which would

substantial net damage to the U.S. allow Republicans to cross examine him.

economy will occur throughout Last week, we also saw the unprecedented

this century, totaling hundreds of move of Ukrainian President Zelensky hold-

billions of dollars, annually. ing a 14-hour press conference to discuss his

Just consider this past July. It was call with President Trump. He stated repeat-

the hottest month ever recorded in edly that there was no blackmail in the call.

history. Ice melted in record-break- But Democrats will keep moving forward,

ing amounts in Greenland, con- creating chaos in the government.

tributing to rising sea levels. Hur- As it happens, I prefer the natural chaos

ricane Dorian destroyed parts of outdoors.

the Bahamas, leaving over 70,000

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LETTERS

In defense of Mike Barile Mahopac News election letters policy Town needs Lombardi
back in office
To the editor, In fairness to the candidates, the last edition in which Mahopac News will pub-
I’m writing this letter in support of lish election-related letters to the editor will be Oct. 24. is includes letters from To the editor,
candidates, as well as endorsement letters. is is due to the fact there would be no I wanted to write an open letter to the
Mike Barile, Carmel councilman. Mike time for rebuttal for any letters published in the Oct. 31 issue.
has been trying his best to put the taxpay- community in support of voting for for-
ers rst and be scally responsible. He is Letters should be received no later than 4 p.m. on Fridays for publication in the mer town councilman, Frank Lombardi. I
not receiving any bene ts from the town, following week’s issue. Letters should be less than 300 words. We reserve the right truly believe we need Frank back in o ce.
and he donates his entire salary to the to edit for length and style. I have always supported him in the past.
Carmel Sports Association and the Ma-
hopac Sports Association. ing to Donald Trump. Remember Mike help all the people of this town. I am one Frank loves our community and is al-
is a Republican. I’m assuming Mr. Wil- of the o cers of the Carmel Knights of ways out there helping when he can. He
I’ve known Mike personally for the son is a Democrat. In the end the truth Columbus and Frank always contacts me listens to the people on what their con-
past 20 years. I’ve done business with always comes out. to see what our organization needs for cerns are. One of the biggest concerns is
him, and he’s always been fair and rea- our charity events and would be one of taxes and keeping them down.
sonable. What has transpired with the Lastly, everyone is innocent until prov- the rst people to show up to help and
recent problems with the Journal News en otherwise. Hopefully, things will im- the last to leave. His conversations, even He lives here and understands it per-
reporter, David McKay Wilson, is trou- prove with this country and we will come when he was no longer a member of the fectly well. He has shown true leadership,
bling. Remember, there are two sides to together as Democrats and Republicans. board, was how to help this county and accountably and dedication.
every story. It’s unfortunate what hap- town be better, safer and more scally re-
pened at a recent Town Board meeting, e hatred and anger must stop now. sponsible. It’s always a fact when the opponents
but Mike was protecting his daughter Paul Littleton come out to play, they always try to throw
from the constant harassment that she Carmel His 20-plus years as an attorney and a bad ball.
has received from this reporter. As a fa- his public service as our councilman and
ther who has a daughter, I would have Lombardi has the experience deputy town supervisor shows he has I am asking the voters to go out on Elec-
reacted in the same manner. Everyone the tools already to hit the town run- tion Day and vote for Frank Lombardi.
has a breaking point. I know Mike is an To the editor, ning with no catch-up time to learn the
elected o cial, and we hold our politi- I normally do not respond to letters in job. Mrs. Hopper has no background in Marianne Chaluisan
cians to a higher standard. However, how government or management or anything Mahopac
would you respond if this happened to your ne newspaper, but I took excep- at all that is pertinent to running a town
your family member? tion to what the candidate to the Town which has her at a disadvantage from the A vote for Judge Linson
Board, Jean Hopper, said about another start. is town has too much going on
Wilson has been reporting about Mike candidate and past deputy supervisor and to not have the town board ring on all To the editor,
and his family for two years. It seems to councilman, Frank Lombardi. cylinders In 2016, I had the pleasure of meet-
me it’s personal, and Wilson has free reign
to say or do anything he wants because he I have had the pleasure to work with Michael McDonald ing Camille Linson during her successful
is a “journalist” for the most liberal orga- Frank on so many charity and civil fund- run for town justice in Philipstown. Since
nization next to CNN. Quite frankly, it raiser events and have seen the character Carmel then, we have developed not only a profes-
reminds me of what the fake news is do- he possesses and his drive to serve and sional relationship, but I am proud to call
her my friend. She is truly a remarkable

SEE LETTERS PAGE 16

SchanilELECT Carmel
Robert Town

Jr. Council
Endorsed by the Republican, Independence and Conservative Parties

IMPORTANT ISSUES TO QUALIFICATIONS COMMUNITY SERVICE EDUCATION
FAMILIES & TAXPAYERS
A strong, proactive, independent Focused on town spending, to Sergeant for the town of Member of the Town of Carmel Master of Science: Leadership
thinker with a creative mindset for keep taxes low and affordable Harrison Police Department Cable Advisory Committee. and Strategic Management,
our town board. for families with over 20 years’ experience. Community Volunteer: St. Manhattanville College, 2002.
Accreditation Manager in Patrick’s Day Parade, Carmel Masters Courses Public
Evaluating and planning for charge of obtaining and Community Cleanup, Planting Administration, Marist College.
A true leader dedicated to working the maintenance, improvement managing the 130 standards of Trees at the new Airport Park, B.A. Criminal Justice, John Jay
diligently with other members to and installation of the town’s of NYS Accreditation. Assistant Coach for the Carmel College of Criminal Justice, 1990.
balance the budget with the needs of infrastructure. Department Training Officer Chiefs, Member of the Carmel Graduate of Carmel High School
the taxpayers in mind. Preservation of the beauty responsible for administering Sports Association, Cub Scout Class of 1986.
and landscape of the town training for sworn officers and Leader.
Fiscally conservative and
conscientious about the environment. while allowing commercial diligently managing the budget Active Member NYS FOP Lodge 9.
development to improve the for the Training Division.
town’s economy and to Grant Writer who was awarded Member Police Emerald Society
provide employment. over $300,000 in Federal, State of Westchester.
Developing long and short-term and Local Grants. Active Member Knights of
economic goals and objectives Union Representative that Columbus Lodge 6318 and
for the Town. served on the Harrison Police Mother Cabrini Assembly 1572
Association Executive Board.
A life-long Putnam County resident 5
who has resided in Carmel for 21
years, Robert and his wife Marlene
of 26 years, have raised their four
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Celebrate October… KOSBERG EPA capped that target at only 34 mph.
and poet George Cooper FROM PAGE 10
Trump has revoked ood standards accounting for

sea-level rise. Under Obama, federally funded projects

swaths of Africa, Latin America, Antarctica, the were required to factor rising sea levels into construc-

Paci c Islands, and Pakistan. tion. However, in 2018, the Department of Housing

Dear Dr. Linda, ere is no issue more dire than the climate crisis. and Urban Development rescinded those rules.

I’m a retired elemen- STRONG e environmental harm Trump has done to date is Also, in July 2018, the Trump Administration
tary school teacher. I LEARNING
taught third and fourth incalculable. Yet, going into next year’s presidential changed the way the Endangered Species Act is

election, Trump is the overwhelming favorite of administered. When designating an endangered

grade for 45 years. I’m DR. LINDA Republicans to serve a second term. animal’s habitat, signi cantly more weight will now

in my 90s and I still SILBERT Bill McKibben, a leading voice in the environ- be put on economic considerations. In addition,

miss teaching! Can you mental movement, has written extensively about the companies installing large wind turbines, construct-

believe that? However, e ects of Trump’s policies: “[ ey] will be felt…over ing power lines, or leaving oil exposed are no longer

sometimes I wonder decades and centuries and millenniums. More ice violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act if their

if I would be as happy today in the classroom as I was will melt, and that will cut the planet’s re ectivity, activities kill birds.

then. I was fortunate to have the freedom to create lessons amplifying the warming; more permafrost will thaw, National monuments, such as Bears Ears and

which would foster creativity and the love of learning. At and that will push more methane into the atmo- Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah, have now been

least I thought that’s what I was doing. I hope my love of sphere, trapping yet more heat. e species that go opened for mining and drilling, and Trump has

learning was carried on by my students. extinct as a result of the warming won’t mostly die issued an executive order calling for a 30 percent

Since you write an educational column, would you be so in the next four years, but they will die. e nations increase in logging on public lands.

kind as to share my favorite October poem, George Coo- that will be submerged won’t sink beneath the waves In 2017, the Trump administration dropped cli-

per’s, “October’s Party,” with your readers, and ask them on his watch, but they will sink.” mate change from a list of national security threats,

to share it with their children, grandchildren or students. According to National Geographic, in just the signi cantly curtailing funding meant to assess the

Also, be sure that your readers know that Cooper is not past three years the Trump administration has had potential impacts of wild res, droughts, hurricanes,

only known for this famous poem. He was an American an alarming in uence on our air, water, and wildlife: and other natural disasters.

poet who wrote the lyrics for many songs set to music by e U.S. pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Criminal prosecutions of polluters, conducted by

Stephen Foster, known as the father of American music. e Environmental Protection Agency scrapped the the EPA, are at a 30-year low, and many violations

Alice G. clean-power plan, signi cantly loosening regulations that would have been prosecuted in the past are now

on toxic air pollution; and rules regarding methane- being dropped or secretly negotiated.

Dear Alice G., aring practices, equipment inspections, and repair- A 2018 New York Times analysis, based on
It’s with pleasure that I share the poem “October’s
ing leaks were rescinded. research from Harvard Law School, concludes that
Party” by George Cooper. It’s one of my favorite poems
for children. George Cooper lived in New York City from Under the A ordable Clean Energy rule, issued the Trump administration’s rollbacks and proposed
1840 to 1927 and was well known for translating lyrics
from musical works into English that had been written in in August 2018, Trump gave states more power over reversals of environmental rules will likely “cost the
a variety of languages such as German, Russian, Italian,
Spanish and French. He also wrote the lyrics for more regulating emissions. States that produce fossil fuels lives of over 80,000 U.S. residents per decade and

SEE DR. LINDA PAGE 17 are extremely likely, therefore, to weaken regulations. lead to respiratory problems for more than 1 million

Trump has weakened Obama-era fuel economy people annually.”

rules. Cars made after 2012 would, on average, have To repeat Greta unberg’s powerful words:

had to get 54 miles per gallon by 2025. In August Republicans… “ e eyes of all future generations

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Something’s in the basement

The idea for this column came by I tried my best to ex- I couldn’t wait. I had Profundity may be beyond me, but one
way of a challenge. Last summer, doesn’t want to go to the grave a complete
after reading one of my human- plain the goal in writing OF HUMAN a big cinder block wall jackass. Besides, holding the book in my
interest columns, Cynthia asked, “ e these little columns. INTEREST and lots of nice white hands somehow brings me closer to my
only thing I want to know is, did you paint, rollers, brushes, grandfather. He’s been gone for many
really meet William Buckley?” “Cynthia, a good years, but not forgotten. e most awful
thing in life or death is to be forgotten.
I had, but her question was disappoint- column, mine or LORENZO and plenty of time to
ing. Sure, sometimes I do some creative I’ve tried mindful meditation, con-
splicing, so to speak, to help a column anyone else’s, should be GARO watch paint dry. I’d templative prayer, kundalini, even a form
come together. And I may exaggerate a of meditation where you listen to your
little, but I never fabricate the basics. at like opening a box of become one with the heartbeat. I’m afraid nothing has ever
particular column, written in the third brought me closer to God than chicken
person, was about some of my adventures Crackerjacks and nd- whiteness, so mindful with garlic and lemon and a poor man’s
at a bar in Bedford, when I was called on vino. If I’ve ever had any spiritual mo-
to chau er my father home from work. ing a surprise. If I don’t that I’d hear the paint as ments, they’ve been accidental and brief.
I referred to my 17-year-old self as Pete, But I somehow knew that something
but the story was told, in so far as memo- have enough imagination to make even it dried. What epiphanies I would share substantial was going to happen when I
ry allowed, verbatim. forced myself to watch paint dry. Maybe
the most boring story sound exciting,” I with readers of Mahopac News! I’d invent a new form of meditation
Slightly peeved, I said, “Cynthia, what and become one those yogi’s who drive
you should ask yourself about my writing, declared, “then I’m not a real writer.” e project put me in mind of some- around in a Rolls Royce.
or anyone else’s, ction and non- ction
alike, is whether or not it has imagina- “ e most boring story?” Cynthia thing I read a long time ago: “Here is the I nished painting the wall in no time,
tion.” found a simple wooden chair on which
asked slyly. “ en write about watching source of all misery and the trouble with to sit, and stared at the freshly painted
She thought things over for a while
and then asked the same damn question. paint dry.” man: He cannot sit quietly in a room SEE GARO PAGE 16
“Did you really meet William Buckley?”
An unimaginative cliché, but at least I alone.”

knew why she said it: She smelled paint; e quote comes from Blaise Pascal, a

I’d been painting her basement. But 16th century French mathematician and

knowing Cynthia and her dislike for pre- philosopher. My grandfather gave me

tension, she was really saying this: “OK, Pascal’s book, “Pensees,” ( oughts).

Mr. Writer, you think you can write about “I know you will hardly understand

anything and make it sound exciting? a word of it,” he said. “But keep trying

Write about paint drying.” and don’t give up. It’s still possible that

So, Cynthia, this one is for you: a something might seep into that empty

column about watching paint dry. And skull of yours.”

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A wolf in mom’s clothing

“Ithink I’m turning into a werewolf,” I told my derma- TRACY “Sure. It’s a thing.”
tologist as I sat on the examining table in her o ce. BECKERMAN “I don’t know why my dermatologist didn’t tell me about this,” I said.
ere were posters on the wall and pamphlets for the “Well, it’s a Hollywood thing,” she replied. “Don’t worry. You can get
treatment of wrinkles and fat, but nothing for werewolves. treatment for that.”
I shuddered to think how they could remove my knee wrinkles with
“Why do you think that?” she said, peering at my pores. A

thankless job if ever there was one. anything other than a clothes iron.

“I’m starting to grow hair, everywhere,” I told her. “You’re the same age as me,” I said. “Do you have kninkles?”

“Do you howl at the moon at night?” she wondered. “No,” she said. “I have cankles.”

“No.” “Is that a Hollywood thing, too?” I wondered.

“ en I think you’re OK,” she replied. “No,” she said. “It’s a retirement community thing.”

I was surprised she took this news so lightly. When I hit my 50s, I wasn’t com- “ ere’s something to look forward to,” I replied.

pletely shocked when I sprouted a few chin hairs. I’d heard tales from other women “I also have a problem with my weenus,” she said.

about how aging could suddenly cause a plethora of unwanted bodily changes. But “Excuse me? Your what?”

no one ever mentioned things like sudden hair growth on my toe knuckles and “My weenus. It’s the loose skin around your elbow. I have a lot of it.”

wrinkles on my knees. I mean, who gets wrinkles on their knees besides elephants As we spoke, I realized somewhat comfortingly that I wasn’t alone with my ag-

and rhinos? Maybe I wasn’t actually turning into a werewolf, I thought. Maybe I was ing issues. I also realized there were a lot of dumb body terms out there. But most

turning into a woolly mammoth instead. importantly, I realized I could either ght an expensive and unwinnable ght to try

After I got home from the dermatologist, I called a friend who was the smart- to beat the clock, or I could accept these natural changes with grace. ere were a lot

est person my age I knew who was not a certi ed specialist in anything, but had an of women who looked gorgeous with their gray hair and smile lines. Not too many

encyclopedic knowledge of every inane thing on the planet. who looked great with beards, though.

“I’m growing hair on my toes and I have wrinkled knees,” I told her. “What the “I think I can live with the kninkles,” I told her. “And I can pluck the chin hairs.

heck is going on?” But what about the hair on my toes?”

“You have kninkles?” she asked. “ at’s a Neanderthal thing,” she said. “Can’t help you there.”

“What?”

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GARO sighed, her eyes creased with fatigue. I began tell- LETTERS but they would be so mistaken
ing her what happened in the basement. Surpris- FROM PAGE 11
FROM PAGE 13 ingly, she waved her hand dismissively. to think she will be an activist

wall. My thoughts soon drifted into the glisten- “Oh, all you had was one of those all alone mo- or soft on crime. Justice Linson
ing whiteness. e wall disappeared. And then ments,” she said. “ at’s what you get for watch-
suddenly I had to get away from there. I ran up the ing paint dry in a dark basement.” individual and if I didn’t know her is for justice, that’s it! I am a
basement stairs as fast as my legs could carry me.
“I ran up the stairs, drank some water and ate personally, I would still be writ- conservative who will be voting
First thing I did was drink a glass of water, all your cookies. My hands were shaking. “
then eat some cookies. Calmer, I switched on ing this today, just with about 30 for Camille Linson for Putnam
Cynthia’s radio, checked my phone, and listened “I’m here.”
to some music. Cynthia’s eyes closed and she let her head fall on fewer words. Camille is a breath County Judge.
my shoulder. Music played softly on the radio. And I
It’d been a hard day at work for Cynthia, who knew that there was no place on Earth I would have of fresh air and always happy to Keith Anderson
seldom gets enough rest. She sat close to me and rather been… despite what was in the basement.
meet anyone who makes her ac- Philipstown

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DR. LINDA “Beautiful Dreamer” e Chestnuts came in yellow, you’re an elementary school about how their ve senses help
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FROM PAGE 12 Party.” If you’re a teacher, go e Oaks in crimson dressed; teacher, a parent, aunt, uncle the sights, sounds, tastes, smells
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TIME CAPSULE

FROM PAGE 3

watching Apollo 11, the rst Julie Rotta discusses what life was like for her at Mahopac High
manned mission to land on the School 50 years ago.
Moon, on black-and-white tele-
visions and what they were doing Stokes and Shore,the 50th reunion resident. She shared her story of
when Robert F. Kennedy was as-
sassinated. co-chairs, and the high school Mahopac High School giving her

“I never saw a teacher cry except principal, Dr. Matthew Lawrence. the opportunity to be a “normal” PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAURA LEE HOLMBO
for that day,”Plaeger recalled.
Class of ’69 members said they student and thrive. Rotta and her Class of ‘69 alumni Tina Stokes and Leonard Shore, along with MHS
e re ection appropriately principal Dr. Matthew Lawrence (right) reveal items from the time
concluded with advice from Class had little memory of what might brother are people of short stat- capsule.
of 1969 to Mahopac High School
students, including: be found in the capsule, which ure. When the siblings lived in the

• “Be curious. Ask questions. included two issues of e Chief- Bronx, they had been placed in
Never stop learning.”
tain (the student paper), an issue of special-needs classes because her from class to class, Rotta recalled, share memories instills what makes
• “Use your resources wisely.Ma-
hopac High School has a host of the literary magazine, a typed sta schools didn’t know what to do and her educational experience was Mahopac a special place,”said An-
counselors, teachers and opportu-
nities for help and guidance. Take manual, a graduation program, an with them. She so resented going the same as everyone else. thony DiCarlo, the superintendent
advantage of the help and use it to
make your high school experience invitation from the Board of Edu- to school that she did a two-week While telling her story, class- of schools. “It also shows us how
the best it can be.”
cation to dedicate the new high sit-out protest “because that’s what mate Plaeger chimed in, “Julie was as much as things change the more
• “Get involved. Be part of clubs,
plays, sports or music groups. It school building, and a few coins. you did in the ’60s.” the best artist in the whole school.” things stay the same, like how to
helps mold you into your future
self and gives you a much more “Everything is in pristine condi- ings markedly improved Perhaps this is how Rotta contin- pronounce Mahopac.”
rewarding high school experience.”
tion,”Shore noted. when the family moved to Ma- ued to be part of the Putnam Arts e time capsule and its con-
• “Turn to each other. Depend
on each other. is builds relation- “Now-and-then” conversa- hopac, just as Rotta was entering Council for 30 years. More of her tents will now live at the Town of
ships and skills that help over a
lifetime.” tions were overheard among the high school. story can be found in the book Carmel Historical Society for pub-

• “Chase your dreams. Find a alumni, students and teachers as “Going to school in Mahopac forward of “ e Lives of Dwarfs: lic viewing.
profession you really like and really
want. en things really fall into they perused the capsule’s contents. changed my life and allowed me eir Journey from Public Curios-
place.”
Perhaps the most poignant re ec- to have an education like every- ity Toward Social Liberation” by Laura Lee Holmbo is the
• “Call your mother!”
e time capsule was opened by tion came from Julie Rotta, Class one else,” said Rotta. She and her Betty M. Adelson. communication consultant for the

of 1969 alumna and Mahopac brother were given extra time to get “Hearing the Class of 1969 Mahopac School District.

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Town reaches agreement on easement for Legion sewer

After ve years, vets’ group will nally have its bathrooms back

BY BOB DUMAS a deal between the two parties the 11th hour. necessary repairs to the storm- Nov. 27.

EDITOR but without success. at’s now no longer an op- water drainage system and a “Highway Superintendent

e agreement rati ed last tion for Nicholas. new sewer lateral (for the Le- Mike Simone will schedule

It’s o cial. e American week will allow the town high- “ e agreement has been gion) will be installed at the his crews,” Schmitt said. “We

Legion Hall on Buckshollow way department to enter the reached and the easements have same time. is is good news are hopeful to get it done in

Road is getting its bathrooms parking lot next to Putnam been approved,” Schmitt said. that it is nally happening.” time, but it is November, so it’s

and kitchen back. Music Center at 609 Route “It allows the highway depart- According to the agreement, weather-dependent.”

Ever since a sewer lateral pipe 6 (for which Nicholas is the ment to go in and make the the work must be completed by

broke more than ve years ago, landlord) so it can access a

the building has been without town-owned stormwater pipe

sewer service, forcing Legion and make repairs. While there,

members to use port-a-potties the town will also replace the

on the porch. It’s also left the broken sewer lateral that leads Replacing scores of
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At the Town Board’s Oct. more than 60 years, to a time

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a resolution authorizing the boring parcels were located on

town to enter into an easement property owned by the now-

agreement with Lake Mahopac defunct New York and Putnam

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For the past ve years, town With the specter of losing his

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Garden Club tea party goes ‘over the rainbow’

e Lake Mahopac Garden Club held its annual tea party on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Mahopac Li-
brary community room and it was a sold-out event. is year’s theme was “Over the Rainbow,” to re ect
the club’s work with colors, owers and design. Area high school students worked as servers for the club
fundraiser to earn community service credits. e party featured savory sandwiches, including chicken
cranberry salad and British cucumber-and-turkey roll-ups. Desserts ranged from chocolate tru es and
scones to lemon tarts and French cream pu s. e Johnson Trio provided classical music.

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MUSINGS al Halloween Parade on Sunday, rectly to the high school cafeteria. mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845- health coverage and who need to
FROM PAGE 2
Oct. 27. e HCCA Halloween Mahopac Library 628-2009, ext. 100. enroll in Medicare for the rst
Parade is for children from pre-
Twilight Orchestras in Con- time, need/want to change their

provide scholarships for our nine school up to fourth grade and Events cert current plan, or are receiving Ex-
graduating seniors. ere is a $20 admission is free. Children will be Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m. BAMM tra Help (Part D) or would like to

entry fee for adults; kids are free - assembled on the sidewalk on the Defensive Driving Class presents Twilight Orchestras in learn about Extra Help (Part D)

includes one bingo book with 10 left side of Carmel High School, Saturday, Oct. 19, 9:45 a.m.– concert, featuring Kati Mac and and the Medicare Savings Pro-

games (additional books available near the library entrance at 1 p.m. 2:45 p.m. e Defensive Driving Tim Ouimette. e group per- gram (Part B). is free program

for purchase). Prizes, ra es, fun! e parade begins at 1:30 p.m. Insurance Reduction Program is forms an intimate and sophisti- is presented by Jackie Gallagher,

BYOB and food, light conces- ey will march out of the high a course consisting of a series of cated selection of jazz from the an independent insurance agent.

sions will be o ered. school parking lot, up the side- lms and discussions about driv- greatest artists of the era. Regis- Registration is requested; register

Rotary Pre-Election walk to the circle in front of the ing attitudes and behaviors. It is tration is requested; register on- online at www.mahopaclibrary.
building where the judges review- designed for licensed drivers, but line at www.mahopaclibrary.org, org, or call 845-628-2009, ext.
Dinner ing stand will be located. After those with permits may attend. or call 845-628-2009, ext. 100 100.
each age group is judged, they will Completion of the course may 3D Modeling and Printing for LEGO Family Event

e Lake Mahopac Rotary proceed around the right side of result in a ten percent liability in- Adults ursday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m. For

Club host its annual pre-election the building to the rear cafeteria surance discount to the principal Monday, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Cre- children ages 4 and up. Parents are

night dinner at the Mahopac re- entrance. e three costume prize operator (check with your insur- ate objects to be printed using the encouraged to attend and build

house on Route 6 at 6 p.m. on categories will be pre-school; K ance company) as well as a maxi- 3D printer in Mahopac Library’s with LEGO bricks alongside

Monday, Nov. 4.Tickets are avail- and rst grade; and second to mum of four points o the driver’s Learning Lab. Don’t know how? their kids. Registration required

able for $30 at the door. RSVP or fourth grade. Awards will be pre- violation record. is program is Come in and learn! Adults may To register, visit www.mahopacli-

ask for more information at Lake- sented at the high school cafete- approved by the Department of be accompanied by young adults brary.org, or call 845-628-2009,

MahopacRotaryClub@gmail. ria and every child will receive a Motor Vehicles. $45 per person, ages 14 and up. Registration is ext. 139.

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e party begins at 2 p.m. Re- line, by phone, or in-person. Pay- mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845- Pantry
Halloween ment will be taken only on the 628-2009, ext. 100.
Ragamuffin Parade freshments will be served and the day of the class. Cash or checks e St. John’s Food Pantry
children will also be treated to payable to Jack Coxen; charge Virtual Reality Games
face painting and crafts. e event Tuesday, Oct. 22, 3 p.m. For ages

e Hamlet of Carmel Civic will be held rain or shine. In case cards not accepted. Registration 14-17. Play great games on our has extended its hours to include

Association will sponsor its annu- of heavy rain, children can go di- required; register online at www. Oculus Rifts! Signed waiver re- ursday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m.,

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OBITUARIES

John A. wood and Dorothy Ehlers. Oct. 4, in New Haven, Conn., an American citizen. His Italian north, and he loved to hear about

Rossetti Robert will be deeply missed surrounded by his loving family. heritage in uenced his culinary their achievements and adven-
and was a devoted husband, fa- Formerly of Mahopac and Nar- taste for Italian cuisine and his tures throughout the year.

It is with deeply heavy hearts ther and grandfather. He is sur- ragansett, R.I., Salvatore was cur- career as a self-employed master Salvatore is survived by his de-

that the family of John A. Ros- vived by his wife, Diana Ehlers; rently living the snowbird life in stone mason and general con- voted wife, Judith, and his loving

setti of Mahopac announce his daughter, Joanne Pomnitz; son, Old Saybrook, Conn., and Hobe tractor. children, Salvatore F. Martirano,

tragic passing on Sept. 27. He Scott Ehlers; and grandchildren, Sound, Fla. Salvatore lived his life to the Jr., and daughter-in-law, Eve, of

was 18. Savannah Ehlers, Kyle Pomnitz, Salvatore was born on April fullest. He was an avid golfer, Rye, N.Y.;, and David J. Marti-

John was born to John Ros- Erika ompson and Dawson 10, 1940, to the late Luigi and playing often with his wife, rano of Providence, R.I.; as well

setti and Cherie Purdy on March Ehlers. He was predeceased by Josephine (Vigna) Martirano in friends, sons, and grandchildren. as Jennifer Robinson and son-

17, 2001 in Yonkers. He grew his son, Je ery Ehlers. Calabria, Italy. He immigrated He loved to go shing with his in-law Joshua of Hornell, N.Y.;

up in Mahopac, and attended A Last Call tribute will be to the United States at the age grandchildren when they were and Christopher Monoson and

Mahopac High School, and had given on Sunday, Oct. 20, at Ma- of 15. young. He played bocce, most daughter-in-law, Heather, of

many opportunities ahead of hopac Falls Fire Department He married his rst love, Ber- recently as a member of the Boc- Somerset, Mass. Sal also leaves

him. John will always be the love starting at 2p.m. nadine “Dina” (Martignetti), cigalupes at Eaglewood. Sal was behind his eleven cherished

of her life; and her pride and joy. In lieu of owers, the family is with whom he shared 47 joyful a talented woodworker and tin- grandchildren and two beloved

He was her constant in life, her asking for donation to the Hud- years, until her passing in 2009. kerer, whose crafts were astonish- sisters, Florence Riina and Ol-

rock, for the past 18 years. son Valley Firemen Home lo- ey lovingly raised three chil- ingly beautiful. He loved travel- ivia DeRose. Salvatore was pre-

As a child, John was adventur- cated at 125 Harry Howard Ave., dren, Salvatore F. Martirano, Jr., ing, including cruises, adventures deceased by his rst wife, Dina,

ous. He spent his time outdoors, Hudson, NY 12534. Phone: 800- Michael P. Martirano, and David across the United States, and in October 2009, as well as their

whether riding his quad, or play- 479-7695 J. Martirano. Later in life, Salva- most recently, a trip back to Italy. beloved son, Michael P. Marti-

ing any sport that he could enroll Salvatore F. tore was blessed to nd love again Family, however, was most im- rano, who tragically passed away
in. He played basketball, foot- with Judith (Brovero-Monoson) portant to Salvatore, and his love in June 1983, at only 17 years old,

ball, and soccer, but had a special Martirano and her two children, Jennifer and devotion to his family and and his brother, Luciano Marti-
love for baseball. He was a good (Brovero-Monoson) Robinson friends was immeasurable. His rano.

pitcher. John loved spending his It is with heavy hearts that the and Christopher Monoson. attendance at his grandchildren’s Sal will be dearly missed by

summers in Long Beach Island family of Salvatore F. Martirano, He was proud of his achieve- school and sporting events kept SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 26
(LBI), being passed from one 79, announces his passing on ment of the American dream as him busy in the spring and fall up

proud relative to another. Years

later, he was able to drive around

the island with his friends. As he

grew older, John developed a no-

torious fashion sense. His favor-

ite pair of shoes were his Gucci

slides. He loved spending time

with family and friends and go-

ing out to eat. John always said

that his mother’s cooking was the

best.

John is survived by his loving

parents, John Rossetti of Carmel,

and Cherie Purdy of Mahopac;

his adoring grandmother, Anne

Marie Purdy of Mahopac’s well

as two men he was lucky to have

as role models, Mark Schilio and

Matthew Stickrodt. He is also

survived by his aunts, Ashley

(Matt) Corrao, Tara ( Je ) Davis,

and his uncle, Justin Purdy. John

was predeceased by his grandfa-

ther, Keith Purdy, who we know

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PAGE 26 MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019

VFW program teaches Cub
Scouts about the flag

Members of VFW and VFW Auxiliary Post 5491 presented a program on the American ag to Cub

Scout Pack 71, Wolf Den, and Fulmar Road Elementary School kids at the VFW Post on Sept. 26.

e program began with the Cub Scouts reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the topics: Flag

Etiquette, e History of Old Glory and the highlight was Folding of the Flag.

e Cub Scouts asked many relevant questions. e program was followed with a light meal.

e Post presenters including Post Commander Chris Long, Charlie Monte, Ray Callinan, Rich

Dunne and Auxiliary member Helene Dunne.

One of the goals of the VFW is to be involved with the community. e VFW also sponsors Commu-

nity Service and Youth Scholarship Programs such as the Voice of Democracy Contest, which awards a

$30,000 rst place scholarship, as well as the VFW Scout of the Year Program, open to: Eagle Scouts, Girl

Scout Gold Award winners, Venture Summit Award and Sea Scout Quartermaster recipients. $5,000,

$3,000 and $1,000 scholarships are awarded each year.

Article courtesy of Rich Dunne/VFW Post 5491 The Cub Scouts show off a properly folded flag.

PHOTO COURTESY OF RICH DUNNE

OBITUARIES Hildegard M. Kienle Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church anyone she met. All who knew Cargain Funeral Homes. Inter-
FROM PAGE 25
in Forest Hills, Queens. ey and loved her will miss her be- ment followed at Ballard Barrett

It is with great sadness that we were married for 61 years and yond measure but the memory of Cemetery in Mahopac.

all who knew and loved him. announce the passing of Hilde- were blessed with three children, her will continue to dwell within Edward Nix Jr.

His legacy of love and devotion gard M. Kienle, 86, of Mahopac, Gloria, Kenneth and Diana. their hearts.

to family and friends will always on Oct. 2. She passed away Hildegard was a skilled baker Hildegard is survived by her

ll our hearts. Most of all, we will peacefully surrounded by her lov- and worked at local bakeries, the three devoted children, Gloria Edward Nix Jr. passed away on

miss Sal’s smile, his sense of hu- ing family. local school and Macy’s before Federici (Phillip), Diana Kienle Sept. 27 at the age of 58. He was

mor, and his love and hugs. Hildegard was born on April she retired to spend more time Eubanks (Brian), and Kenneth born July 12, 1961 in Mahopac,

A Mass of Christian Burial to 13, 1933 in Mergelstatt, Ger- with her family and travel with Anton Kienle (Deborah); and by to Sally (Woolley) and Edward

celebrate the life of Salvatore was many to parents Friedrich and her husband. She was an avid her six treasured grandchildren, Nix Sr.. He worked for many

held Oct. 8, at St. John the Evan- Luise (Laguai) Fetzer. When she gardener and she would spend ToniAnn (Mathew), Valerie years for Westchester Modular

gelist Church in Mahopac, after was 18 years old, she came to the long hours outside tending her (Chris), Katerina, Elise, Zacha- Homes.

which he was brought to his nal United States. On June 29, 1957, garden. She and her husband, riah and Claire—each of whom Edward is survived by his three

resting place in Ballard Barrett she married the love of her life Anton, loved being outdoors brought her tremendous joy and loving brothers, Robert,Tim, and

Cemetery, also in Mahopac. and best friend, Anton Kienle at and would go hiking, biking and they each held a prized space in Jonathan; and his eight beloved

swimming whenever they could. her heart. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Courtney,

Hildegard treasured the time she her sister, Friedlinde Seizinger. Amanda, Lauren, Brooke, Ava,

WHY DO WE spent with family and friends, but Her husband, Anton, who passed Stella, James and Leo.

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GIRLS SOCCER

Mahopac tops
Yorktown,
blanked by
Arlington

BY SKIP PEARLMAN
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

e Mahopac girls soccer team met up with one of Mia Klammer (6) moves the ball as two defenders approach in Saturday’s loss at Arlington.
its toughest opponents of the season Saturday morn-
ing (Oct. 12) in Dutchess County, and the Indians
couldn’t get any o ense going in a 3-0 loss to Ar-
lington.

e Admirals (13-4-2, 7-0) controlled play, and
used their speed and size to their advantage.

Arlington led 2-0 at halftime, and made a 3-0 game
midway through the second.

e Indians had their chances—including a pen-
alty kick opportunity in the second half, after Piper
Klammer was tackled in the box. But like the rest of
the game—it didn’t go well, with the normally reliable
Grace DiVincenzo ripping a shot that went just over
the crossbar.

“When you play a strong team like Arlington, you
have to capitalize on any and all opportunities,” In-
dians coach Casey Carroll said. “ Unfortunately, we
were not able to successfully convert any of those op-
portunities into goals.

“But I was happy we were able to generate some
dangerous plays up top,” Carroll added. “Freshman
Piper Klammer really stepped up and played well on
the outside, and senior Sabrina Nogula played well in
the center of the eld.”

e prior Tuesday at home on Senior Night, the In-
dians had a better game, shutting out Yorktown, 3-0.

Hailey Pereira scored unas-
sisted, Mia Klammer scored o a
pass from Jenna Daly, and Chris-
tina Lopreato scored on a penalty
kick. Sophia Curcia had 4 saves
for Mahopac.

“We played well overall,” Car-
roll said of the game. “It’s always
nice to see all the seniors out there
in the starting lineup as they cel-
ebrate their night. I was happy
that senior captain Christina
Lopreato, who plays defense as
one of our center backs, had the
opportunity to score a goal.”

e Indians (10-3, 4-2) were
scheduled to visit Carmel on Fri-
day (Oct. 18) at 4 p.m., and Ma-
hopac closes the regular season on
Oct. 19 at Brewster with an 11
a.m. game.

Piper Klammer (11) Alexa Rispoli (3) tries to get to an air ball behind a defender
gets tackled in the box, Saturday at Arlington.
resulting in a penalty kick

for Mahopac.

PHOTOS: SKIP PEARLMAN

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For most players, their value cannot be gleaned by looking at a

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score. So, I asked some area coaches to sing the praises of their more

unheralded players. Many jumped at the opportunity, including

Bernadette Gannon, coach of Yorktown eld hockey.

“I feel like there are more unsung heroes on the eld than box

score players,” Gannon said. “ ey do their job so well to get the ball

to the right people so your team can clear a shot on your goal or for

your team to attempt to score.”

ere are stats, such as assists, that do exist for supporting players.

But they only show who directly set up a scoring play. What about

the player who assisted on the assist? Or the devensive player who

swatted the ball away before it reaches the goalie?

“I guess people tend to see the ends [of the eld] but forget that

there is a huge middle factor, too,” Gannon said.

John Jay football experienced tremendous individual and team

success last year, winning the section title while their quarterback set Discover what sets Stepinac apart,

records for o ensive production.

e headline-grabbing individual performances “are something one graduate at a time.

we take great pride in as a program,” said Joe Candarelli, an o ensive

coach for John Jay. But the Indians also recognize “the importance JOIN US FOR AN OPEN HOUSE

of the young student-athletes who do not show up in the box score.”

John Jay’s explosive o ense would not be possible without a strong

o ensive line, which, Candarelli said, is “the core” of his team’s SUNDAY, OONCST@O1BPEMR& 27

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“ ey are tough, intelligent, and play fast, which is exactly what

we preach to our team as a whole,” he said. “ ey allow us to open

the playbook and play fast because of what those guys are able to do ISHOP STE

upfront.”

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players who may never see the eld. In practice, it’s the scout team’s PINAC
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job to mimic the play style of an upcoming opponent.

“In the game of football, preparation is everything,” Candarelli

said. “Our scout team plays a key role in that process. ey have a

goal to make practice during the week more di cult for our starters GH SCHO

than the games will be on Friday nights.” www.stepinac.org

So, the next time you read about a player scoring a hat trick or

rushing for 300 yards, keep the “unskilled” players in mind. ink

about everyone else who did his or her job to make that perfor-

mance possible.

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FOOTBALLMahopac comes up short vs. Arlington
Rivalry game with Carmel on deck

BY SKIP PEARLMAN
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Mahopac’s football team found

the recipe to win the second

half last Friday night (Oct. 11)

at home vs. Arlington, but that

wasn’t quite enough, as the Ad-

mirals rode 16 rst-half points

to a 23-12 win on Homecoming

night for the Indians.

e tone was set early, with

Mahopac going three-and-out

on its rst series, resulting in Ar-

lington taking over near mid eld,

and marching straight down the

eld for a Kwincey Pease touch-

down 4:40 into the game.

Indians quarterback An-

thony DeMatteo was picked o

on Mahopac’s next series, and

the Admirals took advantage

again—this time with a 32-yard

eld goal, good for a 10-0 lead

with 4:08 in the rst.

Matt Puckhaber blocked a eld

goal for the Indians with nine left

in the half, but with 4:22 left, QB

Pease found a wide-open Aston

McKenzie for a 76-yard touch-

down, good for a 16-0 cushion, S
which the Admirals took to the The Mahopac Maniacs were out to support their team on
Homecoming.
locker room.
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QB Anthony DeMatteo (15) connected on a 58-yard TD pass to Zach Esteves. PHOTOS: SKIP PEARLMAN

Indians QB Jack Carey (14) looks for a target downfield.

FOOTBALL them again, we had momen- Mahopac (2-4, 0-3) faces an coming on opening day to John physical, and present a lot
tum,” DeMatteo added. “But even tougher test this Friday Jay (East Fishkill). Carmel beat of dilemmas. ey’re a well-
FROM PAGE 30 we just didn’t execute. We have night, when the Indians host Arlington, 34-14, two weeks deserved 5-1. We’d love to
to do better with eld position Carmel for the teams’ annual ago, and DeMatteo knows it get this win, but we’ll have to
said Mahopac coach Dom De- early in games. We can’t let rivalry game. will take a near-perfect game play an intelligent game, give
Matteo. “We had a chance in them drive and score. e real for the Indians to have a shot our best e ort, and not be too
the third, we had some momen- issue is that we have too many Carmel, which will be look- at an upset. emotional. And we need to play
tum, but we couldn’t cash in. three-and-outs - we can’t settle ing to take home the Bryan mistake-free.”
But the kids kept playing hard, in, and our defense is out on the Higgins Memorial Trophy for a “ is is one of Carmel’s bet-
and you can’t ask for more. ter teams in recent memory,” Kicko is set for 7 p.m. Fri-
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VRarosuitnydup10/8-10/14 Don’t see your team’s results or statistics listed? UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Coaches, parents or players can send them to • SENIOR NIGHT: ursday, Oct. 17, vs.
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change; visit mahopac.k12.ny.us for the latest info. Roy C. Ketcham, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19, @ John Jay (East Fishkill),
Field Hockey (7-4-3, 2-2-2)
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ursday, Oct. 10 ursday, Oct. 10

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Iarussi made 7 saves

Kate Kasparian Kerrianne King
Katie Iarussi
PHOTOS: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL makes a save.

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VOLLEYBALL tMofCoadloahrtsoobsppaaAltlco

Mahopac team BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
tops Carmel, SPORTS EDITOR
Scarsdale B
Declining enrollment will drop Mahopac football
BY SKIP PEARLMAN down from Class AA to Class A in 2020, said Ath-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER letic Director Frank Miele.

Mahopac volleyball took down Carmel last Saturday (Oct. 12) PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMAN As a result, Mahopac will now play in the same
in three sets, after earning a 3-1 victory over Scarsdale B two days league as neighboring school districts such as Somers,
earlier on the road. Diana Kone led the Indians in kills in wins over Yorktown, Lakeland and John Jay (Cross River).
Carmel and Scarsdale B last week.
In the win over Carmel, Mahopac won by scores of 25-9, 25-10, Depending on how the schedules are put together,
25-0, over the 0-11 Rams. Section 1 fans could be treated to a father vs. father
coaching matchup: Dom DeMatteo and Mahopac vs.
Caroline Feeney and Diana Kone led the Indians with 6 kills each. Tony DeMatteo and Somers.
Kone added 7 assists, 7 aces and 7 digs. Colleen Kelly had 5 kills, to
go with 10 assists. Mia DelBene also had 10 assists. “ is will create some awesome rivalries,” Miele
said.
In Mahopac’s win over Scarsdale B, the Indians won in four sets,
25-12, 25-17, 19-25, 25-17. Other Mahopac teams will continue to compete in
Class AA because football is classi ed di erently.
Kone had 13 kills, and Feeley added 8. Gabriella Rocchio had 17
digs, Kelly had 13, Kone had 15, Caroline link had 11, and DelBene “It’s just the way the numbers play out in football,”
had 10. Kelly lead the team with 25 assists, and DelBene added 17. Miele said.

Indians coach Jay Melville said he liked the way his team took care For most team sports, Class AA teams have an en-
of business against two teams Mahopac should beat. rollment of 965 or above. In football, Class AA en-
rollment is 1025 and above.
“I thought we played well in both matches, and with a few players
out with injuries, I’m really happy we won both,” Melville said. “ e Mahopac is apparently not alone in this abnormality.
girls knew going into both matches that if they played well,they would Fox Lane, for example, is another team that falls in that
win, and they stayed focused and got it done. at was good to see.” 1024-965 range. eir football team competes in Class
A but all other team sports compete in Class AA.
Mahopac (7-8) was scheduled to wrap up regular-season play this
week with a match Friday (Oct. 18) at home vs. Yorktown at 6 p.m.

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Friendship is par for the course

Disc golf popularity grows in the Hudson Valley

BY BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
SPORTS EDITOR

What do a psychologist from

Peekskill, a psychotherapist from

Queens, a medical doctor from

the Bronx, and an accountant

from Peekskill have in common?

It’s not the setup to a bad joke.

e answer is disc golf.

Kevin Lopez (the psycholo-

gist), Aaron Frank (the psycho-

therapist), Angelo Mascia (the

doctor) and David Kimmel-

man (the accountant) would be

strangers if not for the sport. e

same goes for the dozens of other

people who regularly play the

18-hole course at FDR Park in

Yorktown.

e sport follows the same

principles as golf but replaces

balls with ying discs, also known More than a dozen disc golfers played a round at FDR Park in
by their trademarked name, Fris- Yorktown on Sunday, Sept. 15.

bee. e objective is to reach a

target in as few throws as pos-

sible.

“ e sport is golf,” said Jack

Bradley of Ossining, founder of

WeDGE, the Westchester Disc

Golf Enthusiasts. “It can ruin

your life in the same way golf

can. e vocabulary is all the

same. e etiquette is supposed

to be same. Obviously, we are a

lot looser. We’re more chill.”

Like golf, there are amateur

and professional players and

they compete in their respective

tournaments, many of which are

sanctioned by the Professional Aaron Frank squares goes for the shot.
Disc Golf Association, the sport’s

governing body. e profession-

als play for cash prizes, though whole year with tournaments,” this year.”

just a fraction of what you’ll nd said Forrest Wilson, a profes- But what separates disc golf

in golf. sional disc golfer from Yonkers. from golf, in addition to ight

“You can ll up 90 percent “I’ve played tournaments in New patterns (more on that later), is

of your weekends through the England, Delaware, Pennsylvania its accessibility. In disc golf, there

are no private clubs to join or ex- PHOTOS: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER

pensive clubs to buy. Many cours- David Kimmelman ey rst met years ago when
Mascia had a career in IT. But
es are built in public parks and Bradley, of course, was very Mascia longed to be a doctor. So,
wrong in his self-assessment. the 42-year-old Bronx resident
are free to access, such as the ones set down his discs and studied.
Aaron Frank, of Astoria, laud- He returned to WeDGE several
in FDR Park in Yorktown and ed the many bene ts of disc golf, years later with a medical degree.
such as community, friends and
Leonard Park in Mount Kisco. exercise. “I’m so proud of him,” Kim-
melman said. “He’s like a son.”
For just a nominal fee, Brad- “ is sport has had an amazing
impact on my life,” Frank said. WEDGE AND THE PDGA
ley said, “You can get out on the Founded in 2013, WeDGE is
Kimmelman, a 62-year-old re-
course and you can throw some tired accountant from Peekskill, a non-pro t organization that
is known on the course as “Par maintains two 18-hole courses
Frisbees.” Save Dave.” He can’t throw a disc in Westchester and hosts events
as far as the younger players, but sanctioned by the PDGA.
More than that, disc golf is his short game keeps him com-
petitive. In addition to playing as a
a community. Newcomers of guest, newcomers who show up
e players sometimes get to- to the weekly league matches can
any age or competitive level are gether o the course. At cook-
outs, for example. Kimmelman SEE DISC GOLF PAGE 35
welcomed with open arms at said he’s developed strong bonds
with some of his playing part-
WeDGE’s events. ners, like Angelo Mascia.

Many disc golfers, Bradley in-

cluded, didn’t begin playing the

sport until their fourth decade or

later.

“Community is the best part

of it,” Bradley said. “I was almost

40 when I started and had pretty

much decided I had made all the

friends that I was going to make

or ever needed.”

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019 SPORTS MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 35

DISC GOLF tion, designed the Leonard Park er because they’re longer,” Gutt- Kevin Lopez squares up a shot. PHOTOS: BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
course. Headrick left Wham-O mann said. “ ere are lots of ways
FROM PAGE 34 in 1975 to focus his e orts on you can play. You can play yellow means a di erent ight pattern. If the thought of “rotational
disc golf. front [nine], white back. White “You can shape a shot with a physics,” as Wilson calls it, is mak-
purchase a set of discs for as little front, yellow back. Odds are yellow, ing your head spin, don’t let that
as $5. All money raised is either e Yorktown course was de- evens are white.” disc,”Bradley said. keep you from the course.Disc golf
donated or spent on growing signed in 2000 by Bill Newman. How the disc behaves depends can be “as competitive or as casual
the sport, said Adam Guttmann ‘ROTATIONAL PHYSICS’ as you want it to be,” he said.
of Tarrytown, a member of the “He got permission from the Quite a few disc golfers come on several factors, such as release
WeDGE board. state (to build it), but we do it all,” point, rotation, speed, and the For more information on
Kimmelman said. “We do all the from the world of Ultimate Fris- disc’s design. WeDGE, nd their group on
“ at’s the mission of the club. fundraising, all the labor, we have bee, a disc-based sport traditionally Facebook by searching “West-
It is to grow the sport, more than course designers.” played on football or soccer elds. “You can really kind of get nerdy chester Disc Golf.”
anything else,” Guttmann said. about the discs that you like to
“And just make golf more popu- e course begins near the e discs used in that sport more throw,”Wilson said.
lar in this area.” park’s Taconic State Parkway closely resemble a traditional Fris-
entrance and continues into the bee—lightweight, wide in diam-
Since its founding, WeDGE nearby wooded area before loop- eter.
has donated $20,000 to local ing back through the park. It has
charities like Support Connec- been redesigned several times, as Disc golf is an entirely di erent
tion and Feeding Westchester recently as 2013. animal.
(formerly Food Bank for West-
chester). “After Hurricane Sandy, we “ e way you throw the disc is
redesigned the back nine,” Kim- completely di erent,” Guttmann
e PDGA’s active member- melman said,“because of those tre- said. “If you try to throw one of
ship (46,457 in 2018) has nearly mendous pine trees. We lost prob- these Frisbees like a regular Fris-
quadrupled since 2008. Last year, ably 20 of them.” bee, you wouldn’t get it very far.”
286,870 disc golfers competed
in 4,031 events, where nearly e course has 18 holes but e discs are smaller, thinner
$5 million in prize money was many variations. Each hole has a and heavier. And they are designed
awarded. yellow basket and a white basket. for high distances and long speeds.
Like in golf, players usually carry
“It’s grown a lot lately, espe- e yellow course is a Par 61 and drivers, putters and mid-range
cially because a lot of the pro the white course a Par 63. discs.
coverage is on YouTube now,”
Guttmann said. “So, there is full “Generally, most people would A di erent disc design,of course,
coverage of basically all the major tell you the white baskets are hard-
events that are going on across
the country and it’s really easy for
people to watch it.”

WeDGE has hosted major
events at FDR Park in Yorktown.
Its biggest tournament, held
around April Fool’s Day, is called
the FDR Fool’s Fest. e event
is played across two weekends:
one of them for amateurs, one for
professionals.

With more than $5,000 in
prize money up for grabs, 65 pro
players, including several from
Westchester, competed on April
6. e amateur event a week ear-
lier drew 75 competitors.

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Disc golf in Westchester pre-
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In fact, built in 1977, the disc golf
course at Leonard Park in Mount
Kisco is one of the oldest in the
world. Along with FDR Park, it’s
one of two maintained by the or-
ganization.
Ed Headrick, inventor of the
Frisbee and founder of the Pro-
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LEGALS shed. e property is located at
FROM PAGE 37
14 County Line Drive, Mahopac

NY 10541 and is known by Tax

HOMELAND TOWERS Map 86.55-1-1.

LLC & NY, SMSA Ltd. • Code Requires/Allows: 10’

Partnership d/b/a/ Verizon - side; Provided: 5.58’; Variance

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NEMETH for a Variation 8. Application of

of Section 156.15 seeking SALVATORE SALVIA for

permission to retain two already a Variation of Section 156.15

existing sheds. e property is seeking permission to construct

located at 100 Longdale Road, a 2 car free-standing garage. e

Mahopac NY 10541 and is property is located at 64 Stocum

known by Tax Map 65.14-1-27. Avenue, Mahopac NY 10541 and

• Code Requires/Allows: Shed is known by Tax Map 64.7-1-2.

1: 10’ rear; Provided: 5’; Variance • Code Requires/Allows: 15’

Required: 5’ - side ; Provided: 10’; Variance

• Code Requires/Allows: Required: 5’

Shed 2: 25’ front; Provided: 19’; 9. Application of LAURIE

Variance Required: 6’ MONTELEONE for a

Variation of Section 156.15

NEW APPLICATIONS: seeking permission for a lot line

4. Application of JOSEPH change. e property is located

RAGUSA for a Variation at 124 Shindagen Hill Road,

of Section 156.15 seeking Carmel NY 10512 and is known

permission to retain already by Tax Map 88.5-1-11 Sub.Lot1

existing shed. e property is & 87.8-1-12 Sub.Lot2.

located at 118 Spring Road, • Code Requires/Allows: Lot 2

Mahopac NY 10541 and is Area 120,000 sf; Provided: Prop:

known by Tax Map 74.43-1-24. 79,125 sf; Variance Required:

• Code Requires/Allows: 10’ 40,875 sf

- side; Provided: 1’; Variance 10. Application of

Required: 9’ ANTHONY PERRICONE

• Code Requires/Allows: 10’ seeking permission to return to

– rear; Provided: 2’; Variance original lot lines. e property

Required: 8’ is located at 163 Orchard Road,

5. Application of SARUNYA Mahopac NY 10541 and is

BANGSARUNTIP for a known by Tax Map 74.26-2-22.

Variation of Section 156.15 By Order of the Chairman,

seeking permission to install John Maxwell

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Kimberly Nicosia • M 917.734.8307 Pamela Blecker & Laura Fasciglione

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193 Tibet Drive • WEB# MS1559406 25 High Indian Hill Rd • WEB# MS1516419 49 Oak Ridge Drive • WEB# MS1562648 73 Underhill Road • WEB# MS1582771 22 Horton Road • WEB# MS1580284

June Canavan • M 914.523.7684 Pamela Blecker & Laura Fasciglione Virginia (Ginger) Talbert • M 914.403.2071 Amie Cunningham-Smith • M 845.489.0424 Pamela Blecker & Laura Fasciglione

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M 914.980.2927 M 914.523.7684 M 845.489.0424

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