Mahopac News_07.25.19

VOL. 10 NO. 22 Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019

Kayaker drowns Carmel PD gets two
on Lake Mahopac more new officers

A Mahopac man drowned on PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL Ranks of the department
Monday, July 22, while he was kay- continue to grow
aking on Lake Mahopac, according Richard Dudyshyn, a Lake Mahopac Rotarian, helps out at the
to Carmel police and the county annual Rotary hot dog luncheon served up to the seniors at the BY BOB DUMAS
coroner’s o ce. Mahopac Fire House in 2017. EDITOR

Police Chief Mike Cazzari said e Carmel Police Department got a little bigger last week as
his department received a report of the Town Board hired two new o cers to join the force. e board
a missing 55-year-old man, identi- has now hired eight new o cers over the past 12 months.

ed as Richard Dudyshyn of Ma- e latest o cers, Travis Lash and Vincenzo Rocco, were sworn
hopac, at around 1:40 p.m. A search in by Supervisor Ken Schmitt during a ceremony at last week’s
of the area around his South Lake Town Board meeting.
Boulevard home found his kayak
overturned. Lash, 31, grew up in Brewster where he attended high school
and still resides. He went to Nichols College in Dudley, Mass.,
e Carmel Police Department where he earned a degree in business administration.
Marine unit began a search of the
lake near the kayak and the Ma- He worked for the Worcester (Mass.) Sharks, a semi-pro hockey
hopac Falls Volunteer Fire Depart- team, before joining the Army and becoming a member of the mil-
ment Dive Team was called to the itary police, for which he is still active. For the past four-and-a half
scene. e dive team entered the years, he’s worked as a police o cer for the Department of Veter-
lake and recovered the body. Du- ans A airs at the VA hospital in Montrose. He is also a member of
dyshyn was pronounced dead at the Army National Guard.
Putnam Hospital Center at 3:26
p.m. “I have always wanted to be in law enforcement,” he said. “I al-
ways had an itch for it—to protect and serve.”
Cazzari said an autopsy was per-
formed by the Putnam County cor- Moving back to the area where he grew up, Lash said, makes the
oner’s o ce with the preliminary new job even more exciting. “I am familiar with the area.”
cause of death ruled to be a drown-
ing. However, Cazzari said the in- Schmitt, who retired from the Carmel PD after more than two
vestigation remains open as police dozen years’ service, noted Lash’s  military experience. “He has a
detectives continue to conduct in- background in law enforcement,” the supervisor said, “and will be a
terviews and the medical examiner great addition to the Carmel Police Department.”
awaits the toxicology report before
making a nal determination. Rocco, 28, grew up in East Fishkill, where he still resides, and
attended John Jay High School there. In 2008, at the age of 17,

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PAGE 2 MAHOPAC NEWS MAHOPAC MUSINGS THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 Your Neighbor MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 3

Ganis, front,
right, on her way
from Palermo to
Argricento - about

120 miles.

PHOTOS COURTESY
OF KAREN GANIS

G‘NIVOITNAGNUOPPWTIAOSN’
Karen Ganis hikes rugged 120 miles to raise money for Alzheimer’s

Last month, as Mahopac’s Karen Ga- challenge and trained for the hike before from around the world. Most were Gdaandispiknenpetdahpeircbtuarcekopfahcekr.
nis trudged determinedly through the heading to Italy. She said the training from the United States, but there
rugged terrain in Italy’s backcountry, hik- paid o . were also participants from Eng- “ e rst day and the longest day, [I
ing nearly 120 miles in eight days from land and Australia. Many members did it] for my dad,” she said. “ e next
Palermo to Agricento, she wondered “[ e hike] was harder than anticipat- of the group had lost loved ones to day, for my grandmother—my father’s
what her late father would think of the ed,” she said. “ e heat was oppressive… Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. mother. en for three of my father’s sib-
undertaking. almost 115 degrees. We got up before 5 in Some, such as Ganis, sought to raise lings and my cousin, one of my aunts who
the morning and were on the road by 7 to money, while others did it for the had Alzheimer’s, and now her daughter
“He would think, ‘What is wrong avoid the heat. We were hiking about 12 experience alone. has it. So, for me, it’s a very personal mis-
with you? Why are you doing this crazy hours a day. It was a challenge.” sion.”
thing?’” she laughed. “But he would be “It was exhausting both physi-
proud of me.” Ganis said she was surprised by how cally and mentally,” Ganis said. “It Ganis encouraged people who donated
di cult the terrain was. It was no walk was very emotional. A few team- to her fundraiser to share the names of
Ganis’ grueling hike was inspired by in the park. mates had Parkinson’s and one had loved ones they wished to honor. She
her father, who died from Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s—she was only 38. It promised she would read their names out
disease 20 years ago. “I was not prepared for the terrain,” she was inspiring that they were there push-
told Mahopac News. “I thought it would ing themselves.” SEE GANIS PAGE 8
e trip, called a camino in Italian, is be kind of a ‘Sound of Music’ view, but
regarded as a spiritual journey for many no. e elevations were signi cant and A longtime advocate and former board
of those who make it. Ganis made her long—3 or 4 miles uphill and then 3 or member for the Alzheimer’s Association,
trek a “Longest Day” fundraiser to ben- 4 back downhill. And it was steep. About Ganis said she had set a goal of raising
e t the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson 80 percent was o -road and when they $10,000 for the cause. She easily bested
Valley Chapter. said o -road, they weren’t kidding. e that goal.
brush was taller than me. ere were
e Longest Day, named in recogni- small rivers, large rocks—a lot more rug- “I raised close to $12,000 for the Al-
tion of the long days spent by caregivers ged than I anticipated. I was prepared for zheimer’s Association,” she said. “People
of people who have dementia, encourages the distance, but not the terrain. And the I didn’t even know donated. ey were
people to do any activity they choose any heat and the bugs—oh, they were incred- touched by what we were doing, and it
time they choose to raise awareness and ible.” inspired them to donate to the cause.”
money to help end Alzheimer’s. While
Longest Day fundraisers do not have to But Ganis never thought of giving up. While her father was her primary
be held on the actual summer solstice, the “I am kind of stubborn, so it was not an inspiration for the pilgrimage and she
timing of Ganis’ trip aligned perfectly. option,” she said. dedicated the rst day of the hike to
She began her pilgrimage on June 21. him, Ganis had a long list of other family
e group she traveled with was called members she wanted to memorialize.
Ganis bought new hiking shoes for the e Temple Project, made up of 16 people

PAGE 4 MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019

Putnam police departments Here is a list of meetings and other events in the coming
launch ‘Hope Not Handcuffs’ weeks for the town of Carmel government and the
Mahopac School District. Times are subject to change.
e Putnam County Sheri ’s Department, Carmel bringing law enforcement, community organizations
TOWN BOARD
Police Department and Kent Police Department will and volunteers together to nd viable treatment options Wednesday, Aug. 7 | Meetings starts at 7 p.m.; Town
Hall, 60 McAlpin Ave., Mahopac
join the Hope Not Handcu s Hudson Valley Addic- for individuals who seek help to reduce dependency
PLANNING BOARD
tion Recovery Program, a proactive approach for people with any substance including heroin,prescription drugs, Wednesday, July 31 | Meetings starts at 7 p.m.; Town
Hall, 60 McAlpin Ave., Mahopac
struggling with drug addiction. and alcohol.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ZBA
Susan Salomone, executive director of Drug Crisis in HNH was founded in Michigan and since its incep- ursday, July 25, ursday, Aug. 22 | Meetings start

Our Backyard, which supports the program, said it was tion, has expanded to include over 80 police depart- at 7:30 p.m.; Town Hall, 60 McAlpin Ave., Mahopac

a “ rst step in recovery from drug and alcohol addic- ments in nine counties in Michigan and has success- BOARD OF EDUCATION
ursday, Aug. 8 | Meetings start at 7:30 p.m.; Falls
tion.” fully connected more than 2,900 participants with the
School, 100 Myrtle Ave., Mahopac Falls
Anyone seeking help in the ght against drug or al- resources and treatment they need and deserve. With
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
cohol addiction can come to any of those police head- Tri-County Community Partnership’s assistance, Hope ursday, Aug. 1 | Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.; Syca-

quarters and ask for the Hope Not Handcu s program. Not Handcu s-Hudson Valley spread to New York more Park clubhouse, Mahopac

ey will be treated with compassion and respect.A call State last year, making it a national organization.

will be made to an “Angel” volunteer from the Hope e Tri-County Community Partnership has the

Not Handcu s-Hudson Valley team who will actively support of not just Drug Crisis in our Backyard, but

seek out a treatment plan. Individuals su ering from Putnam Communities at Care Coalition and e

addiction will instantly have an advocate and a network Prevention Council of Putnam as well.

of resources designed to lead them to success. HNH-HV seeks local Angel volunteers. To sign up

Hope Not Handcu s is a proactive approach to reach to be an Angel, visit tricountycommunitypartnership.

out to people struggling with drug addiction to encour- org/hope-not-handcu s. For any questions email Put-

age them to seek recovery and regain control of their [email protected] or call 833-428-4673.

lives. A training session for all volunteer Angels will be

Hope Not Handcu s-Hudson Valley, a program of held ursday, Aug. 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Put-

the Tri-County Community Partnership, is aimed at nam County Bureau of Emergency Services in Carmel.

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 5

Town to embark on $2.7 million water tank repair project

Cost would only impact residents in certain water districts

BY BOB DUMAS Pittsburg Tank and Tower Group “ e board agreed with these recom- $200.17 (15 years), $160.46 (20 years).
EDITOR (PTTG, Henderson, Ky.) performed the mendations, so we are going ahead with Pressed by the board for a timeline for
water tank inspections in April to deter- this,” Schmitt added. “We hope to move
In an ongoing e ort to overhaul the mine whether the tanks could be reha- this along fairly quickly. is is part and the project, town engineer Rich Franzetti
town of Carmel’s ailing infrastructure, bilitated or needed to be replaced. ose parcel of an infrastructure improvement said it would depend on how quickly a
the Town Board will likely vote this week inspections included the interior and ex- we are doing throughout the town.” public hearing could be held, requests for
to approve a $2.7 million bond measure terior surfaces of the tanks, an evaluation proposals submitted and then the bid-
that would be used to rehabilitate nine of tank components for compliance with e cost to each water district for the ding process completed. He said it could
water storage tanks throughout ve dif- current standards, recommended mainte- repairs breaks down as follows: District 2, be late fall to early winter before the proj-
ferent water districts. nance, and determining the extent of the $1.6 million (approximately $370,000 for ect gets underway.
surface preparation and coating system Everett Road, $373,000 for Lindy Road,
e cost of the projects will be borne that would be used for the tanks’ interior $500,000 for Clapboard Ridge aka Shop- “We are moving as fast as possible,”
by the residents of those speci c water and exterior surfaces. rite—not including bonding costs); Dis- Franzetti told the board. “Everett Road
districts. trict 3, $282,538; Districts 1, 10 and 13, tank is the No. 1 tank [to be xed] and
PTTG determined that the tanks $275,165; District 8, $199,325; District then we’ll move on from there.”
e water districts targeted for the could be rehabilitated and that work 9, $17,684; District 14, $391,063.
repairs are: District 2, three tanks at Ev- would consist of sandblasting and epoxy- Comptroller Mary Ann Maxwell said
erett Road, Lindy Road and Clapboard ing the tanks’ exteriors and interiors; re- Town o cials said the cost of the proj- the public hearing should be held some
Ridge (aka Shoprite); District 3, Secor moval of sediment; installation of mixing ects will be nanced by either a 15-year time next month.
Road; District 8, two tanks at Crest Road systems; and the installation of miscella- bond at an interest rate between 1.75 and
and Kings Ridge; District 9, Vista Ter- neous signs and safety features. 2.46 percent, or a 20-year bond at an in- “ e sooner the better,” she said. “ e
race North; District 14, two tanks on terest rate between 1.75 and 2.65 percent. night you have the public hearing, you
Hill Street. O cials note that District “ eir de ciencies or improvements can also pass the bond.”
8’s Crest Road tank also supplies water and repairs were identi ed in the report e estimated annual cost per custom-
to districts 1, 10 and 13, so those three that was done,” said Supervisor Ken er is: District 1, $24.68 (15-year bond), Maxwell noted that while the entire
districts will also bear some of the costs. Schmitt. “ e board will bond out those $20.01 (20-year bond); District 2, $52.42 amount of the bond, $2.7 million, needs
repairs. ere is nothing [bad] imminent (15 years), $42.08 (20 years); District to be approved, not every water district
e Town Board had authorized the with these tanks, but the company did 3, $43.79 (15 years), $35.40 (20 years); will have to use the borrowed funds.
engineering department to prepare a re- identify some areas that need to be im- District 8, $69.54 (15 years), $56.37 (20
port and plan for the rehab of the town’s proved and updated and recommended years); District 9, $8.65 (15 years), $6.95 “Like for District 7, the cost is only
water storage tanks in districts 2, 3, 8, 9 that state-of-the-art equipment be in- (20 years); District 10, $35.16 (15 years), about $17,000, so I assume there will be
and 14 earlier this year. e board moved stalled. $28.50 (20 years); District 13, $34.76 funds in their operating budget to cover
last month to request bids for the repairs. (15 years), $28.18 (20 years); District 14, it,” she said. “If there are enough funds in
[a district’s] operating budget, then [that
particular district] would not have to bor-
row.”

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MUSINGS ible options including one week rie” on ursday, Aug.15, from curriculum. Both classes also use camp, visit www.carmelny.org/
(three days) in drawing, paint- 10-11:30 a.m. at the Support the Creative Curriculum. In ad- recreation or follow us on Face-
FROM PAGE 2 ing, collage and more or two Connection o ce in Yorktown dition to academics, there are in- book @CarmelRecreation.
week (four days) options in clay Heights. Open to people living door and outdoor play areas, mu-
You’re invited to join us on Fri- arts. Sarah Bell, a certi ed public with breast, ovarian and gyne- sic, crafts, story time, snack time Short Story Writing
day, Aug. 2, at the Carmel Fire school teacher with the Carmel cological cancers. To learn more and holiday celebrations. Call for Seniors
Department, 94 Gleneida Ave., School District will teach clay or to pre-register (required) call Michelle Armstrong, director,
in Carmel, or the Desmond-Fish arts, and Donna Mikkelsen, a Support Connection at 914- at 845-803-0701 or email Ma- Introduction to Short-Story
Public Library,472 Route 403 in working artist with over 25 years 962-6402 or 800-532-4290. hopacfallsnurseryschool@gmail. Writing for Seniors - Join au-
Garrison, for the Big Latch-On! of experience teaching arts in com for more information and to thor, columnist, and teacher,
Let’s break the global Big Latch- school and in community based Nursery School set up a tour. Dorothy Killackey, for a free
On record for most women settings, will lead the multi-arts Registration six-session short story writing
breastfeeding at the same time! camps. ere’s something for Rec Spring Classes/ workshop to help guide aspir-
Latch on begins promptly at everyone and all programs are e Mahopac Falls Nursery Summer Camp ing writers. Classes will be held
10:30 a.m.; registration starts at under $150; visit www.putnam- School, 411 Route 6N, Mahopac every Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon,
9:45 a.m. For more information artscouncil.com to learn more (on the grounds of the First e Town of Carmel Rec- at the William Koehler Senior
or to register ahead, call 845- call 845-803-8622. Registration Presbyterian Church), is accept- reation and Parks Department Center, 180 Route 6, Mahopac.
808-1390, ext. 43119. is currently being accepted; space ing registration for 2019 summer spring classes and summer camp Registration required. Call Irene
is limited so register soon. Put- sessions and 2019-20 preschool registration is now open; register at 845-808-1734, ext. 2.
Summer Arts nam Arts Council is located in morning and afternoon. e onlinetoday. Some new classes
on the Hill the Levine Art Center, 521 Ken- nursery school o ers learning ex- include Music Together, We Do Cancer Support
nicut Hill Road, Mahopac. periences for 3- and 4-year-olds. Robotics, Drone Programming Group
Arts on the Hill summer pro- Classes are held from 9-11:30 and Dog Obedience. If register-
grams at Putnam Arts Council Mahjong, Coffee a.m., or noon-2:30 p.m., and ing for summer camp, note that Support Connection, Inc., a
in Mahopac for kids 6-13...new and Camaraderie your children can attend between a copy of your child’s immuniza- not-for pro t organization that
programs, new teachers, new op- two and ve days per week. e tion record must be sent to the provides free, con dential sup-
tions this summer: Clay Arts and Support Connection, Inc. will 3-year-old class focuses on social Recreation Department o ce port services for people a ected
Multi Arts-Camps with options hold its next session of their skills, colors, numbers, and an before you can complete your by breast and ovarian cancer, of-
now through Aug. 22. Interest- free monthly program “Mah- intro to letters. e 4-year-old registration. For more infor- fers a wide range of free support
ing themes to inspire participants jong, Co ee and Camarade- class follows the Common Core mation on classes and summer groups women with breast and
with many a ordable and ex- ovarian cancer. ey will hold a
Breast & Ovarian Cancer Sup-
port Group on Wednesday, Aug.
21, at 7 p.m. at Putnam Hospi-
tal Center in Carmel. Advance
registration is required for all
groups; call 914-962-6402 or
800-532-4290.

Computer Classes
for Seniors

Add Value e Putnam County Comput-
to Your Home er Learning Center for Seniors
holds registration the rst urs-
day of every month from 9:30-11
a.m. for computer classes at the
William Koehler Senior Center,
180 Route 6 in Mahopac. In all,
there are 13 di erent computer
classes, including genealogy, ba-
sic computer, tablets and phones.
A free drop-in session is o ered
every Friday afternoon from
12:30-2:30 p.m. for help with
phones and tablets. A descrip-
tion of the classes can be found
at: www.putnamrsvp.com/clc/.
Registration must be in person.
For more info, call Judy Kolt at
845-277-5422.

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 7

Abels named president of county EDC

Kathleen Dennehy Abels has Abels said she was honored to Abels received a Master of a Bachelor of Business Admin-

been named president of the accept the position. Science in organizational lead- istration in management from Article provided by Putnam County

Putnam County Economic De- “It’s a privilege to be part of ership from Mercy College and Pace University. Economic Development Corp.

velopment Corporation (EDC). an organization that delivers

Abels has decades of experi- high-quality service and innova-

ence in public relations,customer tive solutions for the residents of

service, marketing, construction Putnam County,” she said. “Put-

and project management. She nam County is a great place to

recently completed a notewor- live, work and grow a business.”

thy career at NYSEG, culminat- A resident since childhood,

ing as its manager of community Abels presently serves on the

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said Richard Weiss, chairman of Park.

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GANIS the insidious disease. According to New
FROM PAGE 3
Scientist magazine, “Encouraging results

have been announced from a small trial of

loud when she reached her destination. She kept a new kind of treatment for Alzheimer’s

her promise. disease, which targets gum disease bacteria.

Ganis said her dedication to the Alzheimer’s Trial participants showed improvements in

Association comes from the nature of the disease, certain molecules in their blood and spinal

which robs loved ones of the ability to say good- uid, says Cortexyme, the U.S. rm devel-

bye. oping the therapy.”

“I miss my dad every single day. My mom died “I still hope for a cure,” Ganis said. “I

from cancer. People ask me, ‘Why do you fun- don’t want my kids to watch me the way I

draise for the Alzheimer’s Association?’ Really, watched my father.”

it’s because when my

mom died, we were hGearnpisilggreimtsasgeet.to begin

able to have a conver-
sation; we were able to
say goodbye,” Ganis

said. “We could be at

peace with the situa-

tion. But when my dad

died, he was just taken

from us. I do what I do

so another family will

not have to have that

experience.”

People will be able

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mentary comes out

later this year.

“We had a lmmaker

following us the whole

time,” she said. “He is

making a lm called The terrain was rough ancdrossosminegtismmeasllmrievearnst.

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Rocco was deployed to meets the second Wednesday of each Come join us at the Mahopac

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“I thought about [be- Officer Travis Lash, at the new officers’ swearing-in ceremony
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Dumb stu Clown show time again

Sometimes OUT OF over someone It was clown show time LIFE, “victim.”
just walking MY HEAD they saw wearing again in Washington HEALTH, e bene t for them in
around in my a hijab—the head last week.
daily life, I will hear covering worn in pursuing this strategy is that

or see something BOB public by some Apparently, the summer POLITICS people feel far less free to
felt too quiet to President criticize them in public on
and think, “Oooh, DUMAS Muslim women. Trump after his July the MARA political grounds because the
4th parade ended, so he SCHIFFREN general populace fears that

that would make One girl, who summoned up another the mob will turn on them

a good topic for a is o -camera and national rumble to himself and denounce them publicly

column!” I always lming, can be diverted. He let loose with a series of tweets as racists. So, while people may be thinking

promise myself to get a little book heard saying, “[Saw some] Albanians and suddenly there were reworks spark- these thoughts, there is more of a tendency

or something and write these ideas and mosque [n-word] wearing the ing all over the country again to keep him to keep those feelings to themselves. is

down. I never do and the ideas (bril- hijab…” amused and to entertain his base. Plus, the is one way of building a less free society in

liant ones, of course) are inevitably e two girls on camera respond man just thrives at having all eyes on him, service of the far left/socialist agenda that all

lost to the ages. simultaneously by saying, “… and that even if they are mocking or vilifying eyes. In of them want to substitute for the American

ere is probably some way to do is [expletive deleted] disgusting.” One the world he grew up in, all publicity is good way. What people are afraid to say, they soon

that using a smartphone, but a smart- girl gives the middle nger with both publicity. will be afraid to think and if they can’t think

phone is only as smart as the person hands while the one who is o cam- Just when Madam Speaker Pelosi and it, it soon ceases to exist. is is no more than

using it. So, that rules that out. era responds with, “And what else?” AOC’s Squad were at complete loggerheads, Far Left Political Resistance 101. e Squad

I think a lot of my ideas are prob- One girl responds by saying, “And with the Squad accusing the speaker of being purports to be in favor of more freedom, but

ably not fully realized and all of them that’s not allowed. It’s gross and dismissive because she is racist, President in fact they want to sti e regular speech for

could likely fall under the broad grimy …” Trump stepped into the fray with an assist to everyone if it is not bene cial to their cause.

category of “dumb stu .” I hate dumb Referring to a Muslim as a Nancy Pelosi. is caused many a Republi- Pelosi was correct in her tactic to disassoci-

stu … well, the stu I consider “mosque n-word” is a new racial slur can to tear their hair, denouncing President ate the Democrats with the far-left agenda of

dumb. You may not. But then again, for me, and it’s interesting to discover Trump’s tweetstorm as sheer stupidity. After AOC and her pals. As it turns out, the major-

you don’t have a column, now do you? that the racist dirtbags who come up all, divide and conquer has been a strategy ity of Americans support deportation raids.

I think one thing we can all agree with these vile monikers are still hard since time immemorial. Not to mention, And barely anyone but the Squad is in favor

on that falls into the dumb stu at work. when your enemy is taking shots at each of open borders that they have been agitating

milieu is the TV commercial with a But hearing such asinine vitriol other, it is best to sit back and let them pro- for. You would scarcely know that though by

cartoon bear family that seems ob- spewed forth by these young women ceed. Yet President Trump got in the way of the media coverage.

sessed with wiping their bums. ey is something else entirely. It is dis- that show. And this is why I don’t think that President

sing about it; they dance about it; they turbing on so many levels. Nor was Pelosi thrilled by President Trump Trump’s tweetstorm created the political

even lovingly hug and caress rolls of First, these are young women. pivoting to her aid. After all, when the far-far damage that some people are prognosticating.

their favorite toilet paper. It even gets Women. And as we have learned left is attacking you for being too boringly In fact, the RNC threw together a political

to the point where the mother bear over the past several years as the centrist and not revolutionary enough, hav- ad highlighting exactly the kind of rhetoric

stops, looks up, and says, “OK. is is #MeToo movement blazes its path, ing the president come to your aid the same these four have been using. AOC’s comments

getting weird.” women already face insurmountable week tends to cement that impression. At about how Amerika is running concentra-

Sorry, it went way past weird a long challenges solely because of their once, she turned all her re power back onto tion camps at the border receive a great deal

time ago. gender. While we know this dynamic President Trump who is her natural adversary. of attention, as well as Ilhan Omar’s refusal

But sometimes dumb stu rises between man and woman has existed But this inevitably tied her back to AOC’s to denounce Al Qaeda as a terrorist group,

above just annoying TV commercials. since the beginning of time, perhaps Squad, which she had spent the previous two the same terrorist group that she previously

Sometimes people do dumb stu that some didn’t realize how frequent and weeks dismissing as “just four or ve votes.” referred to as “some people did something,”

leaves you scratching your head and brutal it is when powerful, narcissistic Pelosi knows that it is a serious liability for with a smirk. None of this will play well with

alarmed over the fate of the human men use their privileged positions the Democrat Party to be associated in the lower middle-class patriotic voters in the

race. to exhort women to do things they public’s mind with AOC’s squadron and their swing states, the same voters whose votes

Last week, Mahopac News was clearly want no part of. Women have crazy left agenda. were so instrumental in Trump’s win in 2016.

made aware of a short video that was always had to cope with this, going Nor was the Squad best pleased by Nancy Moreover, the spectacle of having the

making its rounds across the internet. all the way back to the caveman days. Pelosi’s attitude toward them. ey brought Squad call for impeachment because they

OK, it didn’t go viral like a clip of So, even us old white dudes who their case to the public, where they com- were o ended by Trump’s tweets is as ridicu-

a cat playing the piano or a squirrel never have dreamed of engaging in plained bitterly that her dismissive treatment lous as the restorm Trump let loose.

on water-skis, but it was retweeted such misogynistic behavior have to of them was racist. In other words, they made But Trump’s tweets at least had an instinc-

about 100 times throughout the local take some of the blame because we’ve the same complaint about her that they do tual strategy behind them.

community, which is fairly viral for done nothing to stop it. Our passivity about everyone else’s critical comments. In

Mahopac. equates to complicity. their minds, the underlying motivation of Mara Schi ren, PhD, is a writer, Campus Watch

e video was made by three Ma- So, it becomes even more egregious all political criticism directed towards them fellow, certi ed Functional Medicine health coach

hopac High students—all female—in SEE DUMAS PAGE 11 is racism, or at least that is how they play and certi ed Clear Beliefs coach. You can reach
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DUMAS white guy. I am the demographic We are always raising money, col- gracelessly made such a repellent ally know how to ing the B.S.
cornerstone of this town, so I lecting food, providing rides and video? Better yet, how do we keep Maybe they should be the ones
FROM PAGE 10 simply fade right into the back- volunteering for countless causes. them o that path to begin with? on TV extolling the virtues of
ground. Mahopac, in 2012, was Because, quite frankly, this is their favorite toilet paper. At least
that the young, aspiring racists about 90 percent white. ere’s a So, where does it come from? some serious dumb stu . it’s a topic for which they’d have
in this video are women. Women black population of 0.2 percent. How do we alter the paths of some expertise.
who are degrading another wom- So, perhaps by living in rural the three young women who ose girls on the video re-
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What are they trying to hide?

At their meeting on July be vital—that relates to how the County Legislature makes have resolution without full and open HERE
2, the Putnam County committees, and the legislature, to do with money and the exer- dialogue and discussion? Why AND
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Ethics, further prohibiting the e vote to pass the resolution important elements of past, pres- state and federal open meetings BERNIE
disclosure of “con dential ma- was 7-1, with the only Democratic ent, and future deliberations and laws? Who are they protecting? KOSBERG
terials.” e resolution will put a legislator, Nancy Montgomery, subsequent actions to become Certainly not the public. Is there
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LETTERS

Democrats can’t be hold out hope for some sort of discontinue providing WIC ser- WIC employees and the quality President Janet Canaday pointed
complacent “knockout blow” on a debate vices as of Sept. 30, 2019. While I of service it has provided WIC out that this proposal would be of

stage. support the transfer of WIC ser- recipients appears disingenuous, huge bene t to the county em-

To the editor, Ralph Ehrenpreis vices to Open Door because of its to say the least. ployees who will lose their jobs

Regarding Lorenzo Garo’s Mahopac ability to provide comprehensive At the June 24 personnel when WIC ends. e legisla-

opinion piece of July 18, “ e health services that are beyond meeting, Rebecca Wittenberg, tors dismissed Ms. Wittenberg’s

Great Debate”: I applaud his Questions county’s the County Health Department’s WIC coordinator, presented an thoughtful proposal as impossi-
analysis of the situation with the WIC deal ability, the claims by the Legisla- equitable compromise: continue ble. It was impossible because the
Democratic candidates; however, ture that only it has the authority WIC until the end of the ve- county had not sought funding or
to make this decision and that it year contract, then transfer the
he holds out way too much ex- has tremendous respect for the program to Open Door. CSEA SEE LETTERS PAGE 15

pectations on debates. To the editor,

We all need to recall that Hill- On July 10, the County Leg-

ary Clinton, by virtually all analy- islature’s Personnel Committee

sis, won all three debates against voted to end the county WIC

Donald Trump. After the last program starting Sept. 30 and

debate, she had something like a transfer those services to Open

90 percent chance of becoming Door in Brewster. I have a real

president by the Five irtyEight problem with the way this deci-

summary of polling. Compla- sion was taken by the administra-

cency, poor campaigning, lost tion and Republican legislators of

messaging, a look of being in- this county. ere has been a lack Leave Your Hair To Us
authentic, ignoring swing states, of transparency as to who was re-
negative ads, Russian trolls, years sponsible and how this decision
of negative baggage, stupid slo- was made. To all appearances the

gans such as “Love Trumps Hate” state and Open Door knew about

(who puts your opponent’s name this proposed move of WIC ser-

on your bumper sticker?), and an vices before it even came before

opponent who knew how to play the Legislature for debate.

the media like a violin, all con- e county has a ve-year con-

tributed to her failure. tract that ends in 2020, but each

Campaigns are rarely won or year the county has to submit a

lost on the debate stage. It’s going grant request and budget for the

to be about all money, messag- program. e county made no

ing, and turnout of the vote. e grant request for the period from

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When homework assignments
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Dear Dr. Linda, assignment is too advanced for
I need to share a conversation STRONG your son. It may be the rst time brain develops di erently. Some- watch the movie together as you
LEARNING the teacher has taught this grade times, babies get teeth earlier and read the book. Use the assignment
with you. I was out to lunch with level and doesn’t realize that most are ready for steak, but most are as an opportunity to talk about
two friends. Our sons hap- DR. LINDA children entering fth grade will not. When an assignment is above anything and everything related—
pened to have been in the same SILBERT have a hard time reading and a child’s capability, it will be wasted from what happens in a trial to
fourth-grade class last year. e comprehending this book. Ask if unless an adult is there to help. In racism and prejudice at a level your
last assignment of the year was and I know when he looks at the there are other books, shorter and those cases, adults need to be the son can process.
to read “To Kill a Mockingbird” number of pages, he’ll feel sick. at a slightly lower level, that your child’s ally. ey need to be patient
by Harper Lee over the sum- son could read. and continuously remind them- Dr. Linda
mer. We all agreed that it was I would have felt the same selves that they’re reading this
too hard for them to read but way at his age. So, I don’t want to If you’re unable to contact book together for enjoyment. Dr. Linda is co-author of “Why
disagreed how to deal with it. force him to sit with me and read the teacher, contact the school Bad Grades Happen to Good Kids,”
it, as my parents used to do to me, and ask who you could speak to If you can’t get anywhere with and director of Strong Learning
By the time lunch was over, but I don’t want him walking into about this assignment. Be sure to changing the assignment, then Tutoring and SAT/ACT Test Prep.
Julie said that she was not going school in September unprepared. explain that it might be the best read the book as a family, and stop Send your questions to Linda@
to have her son read it because it I’d appreciate your thoughts. assignment for another child, but at key places to talk about what is stronglearning.com. Find more
was too hard for him and even if it seems to be on too high a level happening and why. You may also articles at StrongLearning.com.
he could read it, he’d have no idea Mary Ann for your son.
what he was reading. Pam said
that she was reading the book Dear Mary Ann, When someone is too young to
with her son, a chapter a day. She I agree that 9- or 10-year-olds appreciate something, there is no
admitted it was di cult for him way you’ll be able to have them
to read alone, much less compre- entering fth grade will not be understand what they’re reading.
hend. When I said that my son able to fully comprehend “To Kill As I’ve written before, you can
would not be a happy camper if a Mockingbird,” even if they’re give a baby steak, but they won’t
I did that, she admitted that her good readers. Since you probably be able to eat it because they don’t
son hated it. feel uncomfortable telling your have teeth yet. So, they choke
son that he shouldn’t read the and cry. e same thing happens
At this point, half the sum- book, I have a few suggestions. when you give a child an as-
mer is over, and my son still signment that he’s not ready for.
hasn’t opened the book. I keep Begin by trying to contact (Well, maybe he won’t choke and
reminding him that he needs to the teacher. If you do, explain cry, but he won’t bene t from the
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More photos on page 18 6N in downtown Mahopac.

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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 HEALTH & WELLNESS MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 21

PHC receives ‘gold’ for timely, appropriate stroke care

When it comes to stroke, vated, sending a rapid-response Northern Dutchess Hospital, an- pital stay and upon discharge.

early assessment and rapid treat- stroke care team to the patient’s GUEST other Health Quest facility. - Physicians provide treat-
CORNER
ment are critical to saving brain bedside within minutes. “For example, someone with ment to prevent complications

cells—and lives. “We draw blood for lab work, diabetes, on a blood thinner such as clots in the lungs or vein.

To recognize hospitals for take a full medical assessment DR. PAUL medication, with consistent el- - Physicians give patients with
fast-acting care, the American and prep the patient for a brain WRIGHT evated blood pressure or internal atrial brillation a blood thinner
Heart Association recently re- scan, if the patient wasn’t taken bleeding may not be eligible. We upon discharge.

leased its Get with the Guide- to radiology directly from the must do a thorough assessment “We are committed to de-

lines awards. ambulance, which also occurs,” and have test results prior to our livering advanced and timely

Putnam Hospital Center Ajbani said. department immediately and be- decision,” Wilson said. stroke care to patients in a safe

(PHC) earned “Gold Plus” for Here’s where “gold” is earned. cause several tests are required To earn “gold,” the association and e cient manner, and this

following up-to-date, evidence- Eligible patients must have clot- before we can determine if the also requires: recognition is a testament to the

based treatment guidelines. busting drugs within three hours clot-busting medications are safe - Patients receive medicines level of care our team provides to

“We know that every minute of stroke symptoms. for the patient,” said Dr. W. An- that slow down future clotting patients,” Wright said.

counts,” said Dr. Paul Wright, “ at can be tricky because not drew Wilson, medical director and prevent platelets from clump-

assistant vice president of neu- everyone heads to the emergency of the emergency department at ing within two days of their hos- Article provided by Health Quest.

rosciences for Health Quest,

which owns PHC. “Faster access

and treatment leads to an in-

creased likelihood we can reduce

the patient’s risk for death and

disability, so this is an incredibly

important healthcare initiative

that is meaningful to our com- When it comes to cardiac expertise,
munities.”

e Heart Association’s eval- there’s strength in numbers.
uation is based on how well the

hospitals provided brain scans,

administered clot-busting drugs

and prescribed preventive medi-

cations upon discharge, among

other measures.

e type of award—gold, sil-

ver and bronze—relates to the

length of time these practices

were followed: two years for

gold, a year for silver and 90 days

for bronze.

e generalized categories

of excellent care include: How

quickly stroke patients were as-

sessed, diagnosed and treated—

and preventive treatments given

throughout the patient’s hospi-

tal stay. A “plus” is awarded to

hospitals that meet additional

guidelines, such as cessation

counseling for smokers, a major

stroke risk.

At a “gold” hospital, highly

trained emergency department

sta are taught to spot stroke

symptoms and act fast, accord-

ing to Dr. Keyur Ajbani, medical

director of Putnam’s emergency

department.

A “code stroke” page is acti- Aarti Campo, Anthony Messina, Lawrence Solomon,

MD, FACC MD, FACC MD, FACC

Editorial Submissions At Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, three cardiologists from The Heart Center are now
Press releases and photos available to see patients. Combined with an ongoing commitment to high quality service
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PAGE 22 MAHOPAC NEWS HEALTH & WELLNESS THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019

County Health officials offer tips to combat heat

County health o cials say staying cool and hydrated is brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. If you suspect someone Take the following precautions to avoid problems in

the key to staying healthy and safe in a heatwave, such as has heat stroke, call 911 immediately. e longer treat- hot weather: Drink plenty of uids and don’t wait to be

the one the region just experienced. ment is delayed, the higher the risk of serious complica- thirsty to drink. Water is best because it replenishes your

A heat-related illness can a ect anyone–even those tions or death. Before help arrives, move the person to a body’s natural uids. Alcohol and very sugary drinks

who are young and physically t, but those at highest cooler location, out of the sun or into air conditioning, should be avoided because they dehydrate the body. Wear

risk are infants, young children and the elderly. During and lower the person’s temperature with cool cloths or a lightweight, light-colored, loose- tting clothing and use

hot weather, especially when it lasts a few days or longer, cool bath.” a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. Apply it 30 minutes be-

outdoor activities are best done in the early morning or In addition to a body temperature of 103 degrees or fore going out because a sunburn will a ect the body’s

evening hours when it is coolest. higher, symptoms of heat stroke include altered mental ability to cool down. Stay indoors in a cool or air-condi-

“Residents should be careful during any hot weather state or behavior, confusion, nausea, rapid breathing, rac- tioned place as much as possible. Never leave a person or

days. Watch out for your family, friends and neighbors, ing heart or headache. pet in a parked vehicle, even if the windows are open or

especially the elderly,” said County Executive MaryEllen Heat exhaustion, although less severe than heat stroke, you think it may be only for a few minutes.

Odell.“During extreme heat events, we have cooling cen- is another heat-related problem. Signs of this include For more information on heat-related illness during

ters opened during the day for our residents.” cold, pale, clammy skin, dizziness, fainting, nausea, mus- prolonged periods of extreme temperatures, call the Put-

A list of Putnam cooling center locations is posted on- cle cramps or headache. nam County Department of Health at 845-808-1390.

line, along with the phone numbers you can call to check “If you experience these symptoms, move to a cooler

their hours of operation, or check the health department location and apply cool water to lower your temperature. COOLING CENTERS IN MAHOPAC

website at health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/. With heat exhaustion, drink sips of water every 15 min- Always call before you go to make sure the cooling cen-

Heat stroke, which is also sometimes called sun stroke, utes for one hour,” Nesheiwat said. ter is open.

is the most dangerous type of heat-related illness. Heat cramps or painful spasms in the legs and abdo- • Mahopac Library, 668 Route 6, 845-628-2009

“Heat stroke actually causes several thousand deaths men can also occur, but are less severe. If a person is on • Temple Beth Shalom, 760 Route 6, 845-628-6133

each year in the United States,” said Dr. Michael Neshei- a low-sodium diet or has heart problems, seek medical • William Koehler Memorial Senior Center, 180 Route

wat, county commissioner of health. “When a person’s attention right away. Otherwise, drink sips of water every 6, 845-808-1738

body temperature goes over 103 degrees, all sorts of very 15 minutes for one hour. If cramps don’t go away within

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Top 5 health hazards to avoid this summer

seat belt, even in the backseat. it comes to bugs, the biggest for more than one hour. Always

GUEST Make sure children are properly danger in the Hudson Valley is have a cooler with ice available so
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known of these is Lyme disease, so they don’t spoil and become

DR. JAMES 2. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR symptoms of which include fa- unsafe to eat.
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Did you know that three doz- fever and a distinctive “bull’s-eye” Dr. James Dwyer is Chair of

en children are killed each year rash. Another tick-borne illness, Emergency Medicine at Northern

from being left alone in hot cars? babesiosis, presents like malaria, Westchester Hospital. To learn

White sandy beaches. Sunrise Sometimes busy or exhausted with symptoms including high more, visit nwhc.net.

hikes. e sizzle of the BBQ grill. parents either forget they didn’t fever, anemia and body aches

For many of us, summer means drop o their child as planned, or and chills. To avoid ticks, wear

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tially serious consequences. 3. HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES for ticks after outdoor activities.

Here I’ll explain ve summer Hot, humid weather leads to an Should you nd an engorged tick

health hazards medical profes- increased risk of heat exhaustion on your body, a doctor will likely

sionals encounter —and how you and heat stroke. Symptoms of heat prescribe antibiotics and monitor

can avoid them and improve your exhaustion include excessive sweat- for symptoms.

summer safety. ing, fatigue, fogginess and even

fainting. Heat stroke can cause a 5. FOOD BORNE ILLNESSES

1. ACCIDENTS high body temperature, headache, Everyone loves an old-fash-

Sure, the feeling of soft grass or nausea,red skin that feels hot to the ioned summertime barbecue

sand between your toes is appeal- touch and an altered mental state. or picnic. Unfortunately, so do

ing. However, I see a tremendous To avoid heat-related illnesses, I bacteria and other parasites. In-

increase in cuts and lacerations to advise you to stay hydrated, avoid creased heat and humidity allow

feet during the summer months. direct sunlight during hot weather, bacteria to grow on food. e

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PAGE 24 MAHOPAC NEWS HEALTH & WELLNESS THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019

HumPauntenSaomciety How often do kids
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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 HEALTH & WELLNESS MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 25

Health Dept. and Putnam Hospital host public health summit

Community partners collaborate in planning

More than 80 representatives the previous week, leaving wide- intersection of mental health and

from 44 agencies gathered together spread shock and sadness among community health, declaring that

recently at Putnam Hospital Center community members. He reminded mental health is no longer an iso-

for Public Health Summit IX. attendees that like Judge Reitz, they, lated eld apart from physical well-

e goal was to review data and too, do work that enhances life in being. In recent years, public health

brainstorm plans for improving Putnam County and that their work professionals have been focusing on

community health. While commu- has an even greater impact than they comprehensive health promotion to

nity health data may not vary much may ever know. address the overlap between mental

year-to-year, community partners County Executive MaryEllen health and physical illness.

convene annually to evaluate com- Odell is a longtime supporter of the

munity needs and plan for the fu- summit. is article was provided by the

ture. “We are one of the healthiest Putnam County Health Department.

Putnam Hospital Center Presi- counties in New York State, and

dent Peter Kelly and Dr. Michael J. our county agencies and commu-

Nesheiwat, health commissioner for nity groups work tirelessly to ensure

Putnam County, welcomed attend- this,” she said at the recent State of

ees, each thanking them for their the County address. “I am always

commitment to the community. particularly proud of the way the

“ e summit is a time to re- di erent sectors in Putnam main-

ect, plan and engage partners,” tain alliances and collaborate. In this

said Nesheiwat, noting also that way, we all are able to truly stay in-

by partnering with our community formed about resources and identify

organizations, we are able to bet- the gaps that need to be lled.”

ter recognize the shifting needs of Mental health received particular Veteran John Bourges, left, and Karl Rhode,
director of the Putnam County Veterans Service
our community and address these attention at this year’s summit. On
Agency, at the New York Warrior Promise Wall
changes through both innovative display prior to its Putnam County
From left, Deputy Commissioner Joseph
and constructive ideas. viewing later that evening was e DeMarzo, of the Putnam County Department of
Social Services and Mental Health, and the Youth
Michael Piazza, commissioner of New York Warrior Promise Wall, Bureau., PHC President Peter Kelly, and Health
Commissioner Dr. Michael J. Nesheiwat
the county Department of Mental a photographic memorial honor-
PHOTOS COURTESY OF COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.
Health and Social Services, and the ing those New Yorkers who have

Youth Bureau, was also among the served and died by suicide as a result

introductory speakers, describing of PTSD. At the conclusion of the

the inspiring legacy of Judge James summit, all three breakout groups

Reitz, who passed away suddenly recounted conversations on the

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Mahopac 14U Indians baseball team
picks up victory over NY Silverbacks

BY SKIP PEARLMAN went two innings, and took the loss on the Mante said his team
CONTRIBUTING WRITER mound in relief of has been playing well
Dom Campo closed the Anderson, the starter. despite the record.

game. e game was tied “Overall I think we’re
at 4-4 after seven, so doing well, considering
Mahopac’s 14U Anthony Mante the teams went to extra the fact that we have a
innings, where the few players who aren’t at
baseball team has found smacked a three-run Mavericks rallied for full strength. I thought
four runs in the eighth to we played a really nice
the wins hard to come homer and nished clinch the win. game, one of our best of
the summer. It was full of
by this summer, but the game 3-5 with six “Erik did a phenomenal positives, we just came up
job pitching,” Mante said. short at the end.”
the Indians found their RBIs, Palmiero went 4-5 “He kept the pitch count
down, threw strikes, and Mahopac was set
rhythm last Friday, July with an RBI, and Chris had very few walks. He to begin playo s this
also got out of some jams. week, with games
19, beating the New York Zimmer, Ricky Tardio, to be announced.
“Our defense also Championship games are
Silverbacks 12-4 in a Erik Anderson and played well, and it was a to be played on Sunday,
close game for all seven Aug. 4.
game played at the Crane Connor Baia all went 2-4. innnings,” Mante added.
“Robert Tissier made a Mahopac pitcher
Road elds in GHVBL “We got a very good nice play for us at third, Erik Anderson
and Ricky Tardio played
action. start from George, and a nice out eld. Chris
Zimmer was also good at
Mahopac (2-9-1) the others pitched well, second.”

also dropped an 8-4 too,” Mahopac coach Paul

decision Sunday, July Mante said. “And Mante,

21, at Crane, to the East Palmiero and the others

Coast Mavericks, in extra came up with hits in big

innings. spots. e guys hit up and

In Mahopac’s win over down the lineup, but the

the Silverbacks, George capper was Anthony’s

Palmiero started and three-run homer. at

earned the win for the was a nice shot.”

Indians, pitching four In Sunday’s loss to the

innings.Colum Ranaghan Mavericks, Ranaghan

Rob Tissier Mahopac Indians 14U baseball team front,
on second from left: Anthony Mante, Rob Tissier, Colum
base . Ranaghan, Dominic Campo, Connor Baia,
George Palmiero slides George Palmiero, Chris Zimmer, Erik Anderson,
into second against the Ricky Tardio; back, from left : coaches Chris
East Coast Mavericks. Zimmer, Paul Mante, Kevin Campo, George
Palmiero.

PHOTOS: SKIP PEARLMAN

Colum Ranaghan takes a swing against the Mavericks.

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 SPORTS MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 27

Baseball MVP Joseph Lacoparra earns All-Section
honors and signs with Manhattanville College

Usually in baseball,what happens FILE PHOTO /SKIP PEARLMAN
in threes are not a good thing, but
recent Mahopac High School WHY DO WE
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What to do after ‘I Do’ – Estate planning tips for newlyweds

Congratulations! You did it! 2. Sign your Last Will and married couple may have pur- give you the security to support

You married the love of your Testament: You likely do not yet GUEST chased real property prior to a long marriage of good health
life and you are so excited to have a Last Will and Testament, CORNER their marriage. If property was and happiness!
start this next chapter in your and if you do, you likely do not purchased prior to marriage,

life. You are tan from that hon- currently name your spouse as LAUREN you will want to ensure that the Lauren C. Enea, Esq. is an
eymoon, basking in a sea of wed- the primary bene ciary. It is im- ENEA property title is changed to re- Associate at Enea, Scanlan &
ding photos from a perfect day! I portant to have this document
ect that you and your spouse Sirgnano, LLP. She concentrates

hope this excitement carries you because it not only indicates own the property as “joint ten- her practice on Wills, Trusts and

throughout your marriage, but who you would like to receive ants with rights of survivorship” Estates, Medicaid Planning,

as you settle into post-wedding your assets when you pass away, them yourself and a Power of or as “tenants by the entirety,” Special Needs Planning and

normalcy, you may nd yourself but who will handle those assets Attorney provides authority for based on the laws of the state Probate/Estate Administration.

saying “so now what?” and administer your estate. An someone to make nancial de- you reside. Real property owned She believes that it is never too

One answer to that question additional important reason to cisions for you in the event you by married couples has certain early or too late to start planning

is to start your new life together have this document is because cannot make them for yourself. bene ts that should be reviewed for your future and she enjoys

from a nancial and legal per- it allows you to name a guardian It is important to discuss these with an attorney, such as avoid- working with individuals and

spective. Yes, we all know you for any minor children you may documents with your spouse ing probate and/or certain credi- families to ensure that their

need to change your name (if have, in the event you and your and have a trust and estates at- tor protection. estate and long-term-care plan

you choose to do so), but have spouse both pass away. torney draft documents that re- Just like planning your wed- best suits their needs. Ms. Enea

you considered the other nan- 3. Update your bene ciary ect each of your wishes. Often ding, planning your nancial received a B.S. in Business

cial and/or strategic aspects that designations: You likely already times spouses will act as each and legal life together takes time, Management from Quinnipiac

might need your attention? Here have bene ciaries listed on your other’s health care proxy agent team work and some nancial University graduating Magna

are ve things to consider doing retirement and/or life insurance and power of attorney. I also rec- investment. My recommenda- Cum Laude and a J.D. from the

once the big day has come and accounts, but you may have a ommend appointing a successor tion is to start small and speak Pace University School of Law

gone: di erent individual, such as your in the event your spouse cannot with a local legal professional to graduating Summa Cum Laude.

1. Update your identi cation parent or sibling. It is impor- act for you. discuss the various estate plan- She is admitted to practice law in

and bank accounts: Depending tant to review these bene ciary 5. Update your real property ning options available and to New York and Florida. She can be

on your nancial relationship designation forms and update ownership: Often times a newly help create legal documents to reached at 914-948-1500.

with your new spouse, you may them to list your spouse as your

already have joint bank accounts primary bene ciary. While you BUSINESS OWNERS:
or you may have kept everything are at it, make sure you discuss
separate. After you change your these accounts with your spouse
name, you may want to also re- so that you are both aware of the

structure your bank accounts accounts each has and who the

and create joint bank accounts. named bene ciaries are.

Aside from a pure convenience 4. Execute your advanced di- 401 LSLCHCOORRSPA?
perspective, having a joint bank rectives: Advanced directives are
account with your signi cant in my opinion sometimes even
other could avoid an adminis- more important than a Last Will
tration or probate proceeding in and Testament. Advanced direc-
the event of one spouse’s death tives are documents where you
and it also allows for open com- give permission to another indi-
munication and nancial trans- vidual (an agent) to make either
parency within your new mar- health care or nancial decisions
riage. Of course, you may wish for you. A health care proxy
to continue to keep inheritances provides authority for some-
and property obtained prior to one to make medical decisions
the marriage separate. in the event you cannot make

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Estate plans can help you answer questions about the future

e word “estate” conjures images of if you are not around. You power of attorney, which stream of income for your family mem-
great wealth, which may be one of the also might want to name bers for the term of the trust, before the
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tate plans – after all, they’re not rich, so times called a “guardian CORNER someone to manage your more charitable organizations.
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FROM PAGE 30 Last Week’s July 18 Issue
AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac, NY
and will not have a signi cant COMMENT 10541 or as soon thereafter as APARPR
impact on the environment. A possible on the following matters:
Negative Comments on this project PUBLICITY WITH PERSONALITY
must be submitted in writing to DOWNTOWN MAHOPAC
Declaration is on le. A the Contact Person no later than PROPERTIES
coordinated review was not 08/08/2019
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