Mahopac News 09.24.20

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Mahopac restaurateur Jan Jimenez dies Schools
ready to
Co-owner of Ramiro’s was admired by many reopen for
in-person
BY BOB DUMAS made the right decision in hir- learning

EDITOR ing Jimenez First day for
hybrid plan to
“She started when she was kick in is Sept. 29

Mahopac is mourning the just 23 and she was an amaz- BY BOB DUMAS
EDITOR
loss of a beloved restaurateur ing, wonderful, loving nanny,”
e Mahopac School District
and exemplary businesswoman she said. “She was a gift to our will begin its hybrid-learning
plan on Tuesday, Sept. 29, after a
after the passing of Jan Jimenez, family. We had peace of mind three-week delay attributed to a
teacher shortage.
co-owner of Ramiro’s, one of going to work each morning
Students have done at-home,
the town’s most popular restau- knowing our kids were in such remote learning while they wait-
ed for the schools to reopen.
rants, which closed earlier this good hands.”
e district had originally in-
year in the wake of the corona- While she was employed tended to open with the hybrid
plan, in which half the student
virus pandemic. with the Rosows, she mar- body would learn in person and
the other half learn remotely from
Jimenez died Tuesday, Sept. ried Ramiro Jimenez, who had home on any given day, starting
on Sept. 9. But Superintendent
15, after a long battle with an worked as a chef at La Puerta Anthony DiCarlo said that many
Mahopac teachers, who are also
undisclosed illness. She was 56. Azul in Salt Point, N.Y, and
SEE SCHOOLS PAGE 4
Jimenez was born and raised Noche in Manhattan, among

in Caroll, Iowa and came to other places.

New York State when she was Medford-Rosow said she

22, seeking a job as a nanny. was immediately impressed

She found that job—and some with Ramiro Jimenez’s culinary

lifelong friends—when she was skills.

hired by the Rosow family in “He’s a very gifted chef,” she

Edgemont. said.

“I was looking for a nanny Soon, a plan began to de-

and I hired Jan 33 years ago,” velop.

said Traci Medford-Rosow, “Jan and I started talking

an attorney and novelist, who about opening a restaurant PHOTO COUTESY OF THE JIMENEZ FAMILY

eventually became Jimenez’s after I retired from my cor- Jan Jimenez
partner in the restaurant busi- porate job,” Medford-Rosow

ness. “I had a 2-year-old and a said. “ ey [the Jimenez’s] were

newborn. Actually, I was nine family. We spent the holidays e Rosows kept a boat in the Putnam County town

months pregnant with my sec- together. Ramiro was working Mahopac at MacDonald Ma- seemed the perfect place in

ond child when I hired her. She an endless cycle of jobs and I rine while they lived in Edge- which to do it.

was my kids’ nanny for their en- said, let’s open our own restau- mont. When retirement came “Jan sold her house in Yon-

tire youth.” rant and then no one can take and they looked to move and SEE JJIMENEZ PAGE 24

Medford-Rosow said she advantage of him.” open their dream restaurant,

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PHOTOS: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL

The candle-lighting ceremony was the
centerpiece of the event.

Mike Macnintch
plays the bagpipes.

Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Joe Baldanza plays “Taps.” The ringing of the
Nesheiwat gives the keynote speech. bell ceremony was
led by Tom Burke.
PHOTOS: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL

County’s 9-11 ceremony remembers the fallen

Putnam County’s annual Sept. 11 Candlelight Vigil was held Friday Sept. 11, at the Putnam Heroes Memorial located at Cornerstone Park, Carmel. Due to the CO-
VID-19 pandemic the event was live-streamed on the internet.

is year’s ceremony added one name to the memorial—Commissioner Robert McMahon of the, Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services.
e county also dedicated a tree that came from a seedling of the World Trade Center Survivor Tree to the healthcare workers, emergency and essential services and the
volunteers who fought and kept us healthy and safe. In addition, the ceremony also remembered those who passed because of the pandemic.

PAGE 4 MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The Staff SCHOOLS enough bodies [in the class- Sept. 29.” tors, the plan was put into action.

EDITORIAL TEAM FROM PAGE 1 rooms] for when the kids come DiCarlo said that in develop- “We felt it was very important
BOB DUMAS
back to school,” DiCarlo said. ing the timeline, there were key that we transition our youngest
EDITOR: 845-208-0774
[email protected] parents, live out of the district In a prepared statement, the aspects that guided the decision- students as well as our building
BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER
SPORTS EDITOR: 914-302-5628 where schools were not open- superintendent said, “As we plan making process. He said the dis- transition students rst (grades
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BRUCE HELLER
(914) 486-7608 them to take up to 12 weeks o bility to provide needed support work. e district will use the
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LISA KAIN
(201) 317-1139 scrambling for replacements and students. Today, I am pleased to were lled and many confabs duct its required student health
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Lighting project will save town thousands on energy bills

Town Hall, rec building retro tted with LED lamps, new ballasts

BY BOB DUMAS the quality of light in Town Hall

EDITOR hasn’t changed.

“It’s the same e ect. It might

e town of Carmel has taken be a little brighter,” he said. “ ey

part in a New York State Electric matched it to the lighting of the

& Gas (NYSEG) program that old system. e biggest change is

will save taxpayers thousands of the savings we are going to recog-

dollars on the town’s utilities bill. nize as a result.”

Supervisor Ken Schmitt said Before deciding to take part

NYSEG reached out to the in the program, Schmitt said, he

town last year to gauge its inter- reached out to neighboring com-

est in taking part in the utility’s munities that had already partici-

energy-saver program in which pated to see how they fared.

the company would install new “We made calls to other towns

energy-e cient LED lights and who did it before we agreed to it to

reduced-power ballasts through- get their feedback,” he said. “ ey

out the Town Hall and the Rec- all said they were pleased with it

reation and Parks Department and happy with end results. ey

building at Sycamore Park. said they were glad that they did

“ ey did an estimate of cur- it. e savings was a big factor.”

rent and future lighting cost,” Schmitt said he even visited a

Schmitt said.“Current cost for the few town halls that had under- PHOTO COURTESY OF BUSINESS YAB/VLADIMIR YANKOVIC
The Carmel Town Hall has undergone a complete lighting upgrade that will save the town thousands of
town is $22,502 annually just for gone the retro t and found that dollars annually.
the lights. With the new lights, people working there were happy

we save $14,429. at’s a 36 per- with the results.

cent savings. With the new bulbs, e project was overseen by Hair Designers all took part in the a month ago, but it was a deal we 1,126 lights, saving an estimated

the future [annual] lighting cost Lime Energy, a Newark, N.J.- program, he said. just couldn’t refuse,” Schmitt said. $12,000 a year on land costs and

is $8,073. Over ve years, that’s a based energy consulting company, e supervisor noted that the Two years ago, the town took $17,000 per year on energy-de-

$72,147 savings.” Schmitt said. e program target- total cost of the retro t for the part in another NYSEG ener- livery charges.

Schmitt said workers began ed municipalities and small busi- town’s buildings was $34,465, but gy-saver project and retro tted “ is was a no-brainer,”

retro tting the lights and bal- nesses. Local businesses Joe and the town only had to contribute streetlamps throughout the town Schmitt said. “I am always look-

lasts a few weeks ago and nished Mario’s Pizza, Pawsitively Petastic $1,750. with LED lights. e program ing for ways to save the taxpayers

the project last week. He said (pet grooming) and En Vogue “We didn’t commit to it until converted 1,078 of the town’s money. at’s my job.”

Putnam County Department of Health

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DAY

October 3, 2020 As part of New York State’s novel coronavirus (COVID -19) response, events such as these run by the Putnam County
9am-12pm Department of Health, all staff, vendors and attendees must follow all applicable COVID-19 guidance at
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home and https://esd.ny.gov/.
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These additional safety precautions are to ensure that we all are operating in compliance with these
important social distancing directives, which are designed to prevent the spread of this virus.

Please place all materials to be discarded in rearmost compartment or trunk of your vehicle
Thank you for your cooperation.

Items Accepted: Consumer commodity packaged household products only, inclusive of: Photo chemicals, non-latex driveway sealer, pool chemicals, creosote, kerosene, flammable liquids, metal
polish, drain/oven cleaners, rug/upholstery cleaners, wood preservatives, turpentine, stains, varnishes, strippers, thinners, mothballs, rodent poisons, flea powders & collars, bug spray, nail polish remover,
hair dyes, hair sprays, gasoline/oil mixtures, brake fluid, antifreeze, auto fluids, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, chemical fertilizers, adhesives, resins, solvents, oil-based paints, mercury containing products,
button cell batteries (from watches and hearing aids), lithium & sealed lead acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, smoke detectors, propane tanks up to 20-pound size,
household size quantities of recalled hand sanitizer (methanol tainted).

Items Not Accepted: Industrial or commercial type and/or quantity hazardous waste or reagents, inclusive of: Electronic waste (e-waste), used motor oil, latex paint, plastic bags, tires, unlabeled/
unidentified containers, household batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 9V), ammunition, explosives, fireworks, asbestos products, construction debris, furniture, toys or clothing, medical waste, old medications.
ITEMS IN GARBAGE AND/OR LAWN BAGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

All waste is subject to inspection and will only be accepted in the County’s discretion. Please be advised that if any not accepted items as specified above are brought and are determined to
present a hazard to residents, workers or the environment, Putnam County reserves the right to take any necessary
safety measures, the cost of which shall be the resident’s responsibility.

For additional information about waste disposal options, recycling and more, please visit: www.putnamcountyny.com/green-putnam/ or call (845) 808-1390 ext. 43125

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PUTNAM COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY NO COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

The Household Hazardous Waste program is partially
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District names new Austin Fish survey to be
Road assistant principal conducted on
Lake Mahopac
Michelle Tween has been Austin Road team. e warm

named the Austin Road Elemen- welcome I received from Mr.

tary School’s new assistant prin- Gilligan, the sta , and all of the BY BOB DUMAS Mahopac. Once they clog up the

cipal. teachers has been nothing short EDITOR intakes and the screens, the town

“I speak for everyone at Austin of amazing,” Tween said. “Every- has to send divers in to clean

Road in saying that I am pleased thing that I was told about the e Lake Mahopac Park Dis- them o and allow the water to

to welcome Michelle to the Aus- culture of Austin Road is what trict Board will conduct a sh ow through unobstructed. eir

tin Road family,” said principal drew me here, and my experience survey on the lake this weekend sharp-edge shells are also a dan-

Bryan Gilligan. “I am grateful so far is better than I could have to assess the health and size of ger to those walking barefoot on

to the administration and the imagined. Austin Road’s com- the sh population there. the shores of the lake.

Board of Education for working mitment to each other, to our “Because of the board’s e orts e survey will take place dur-

diligently to select someone with students, and to our families will to seek an optimal and ongoing ing the evenings of Friday and
the combination of educational Michelle Tween continue to keep us a truly con-
balance of sterile triploid carp to Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, from

experience and philosophy that nected and strong community.” control the weed growth in the approximately 6 p.m. to mid-

she brings. aides. Her other duties included Tween, who lives in Eastches- lake, it has been recommended night, weather permitting.

“I look forward to working coaching and observing teach- ter, N.Y., earned both a bachelor’s that a sh survey be conducted “ e work will entail the use of

closely with her to continue the ers in instruction, management, degree in psychology from Ford- this year in order to gauge the generators and lighting,” Frankel

good work being done at Aus- and planning. She also created ham University and a master’s current status of the lake’s sh said. “Residents should not be

tin Road to the bene t of all our and implemented a schedule and degree in early childhood educa- population,” said board member alarmed if they notice this work

students,” Gilligan continued. “I protocol for school-wide faculty tion and early childhood special Robert Frankel. “ e survey will being performed.”

believe that her passion and dedi- instructional rounds to create a education, as well as an advanced provide useful data for future Earlier this year, the Town

cation to early childhood and ele- culture of collegiality and collabo- diploma in school building lead- years as carp supplementation is Board approved moving ahead

mentary education is well-aligned ration. ership from e College of New considered, and to better under- with the survey. It will assess

with mine and am con dent will She was a reading specialist Rochelle. She returned to Ford- stand any broader e ect that the the state of the shery, includ-

make a great team.” and a classroom teacher for kin- ham to earn an Ed.D in educa- presence of zebra mussels may ing what types of sh are there,

Prior to joining Austin Road, dergarten, rst, and second grades tional have had.” and provide an estimate of their

Tween spent nearly a decade as and participated on and led sev- leadership, administration and Zebra mussels are an invasive quantities. e last survey was

director of early childhood edu- eral educational and community policy and plans to graduate in species that began inhabiting performed in 2015 and it found

cation at the Chapel School in committees including chairing 2021. Lake Mahopac several years ago. a healthy sh population con-

Bronxville supervising and sup- the Cultural Competence Cur- ey attach themselves to water sisting predominantly of small-

porting preschool and K-2 team riculum Review Committee. Article courtesy of Mahopac School intakes in the districts that pro- mouth bass, largemouth bass and

leaders, teachers, and teacher “I am thrilled to be joining the District vide drinking water for parts of bluegill.

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e corrosive impact of Autumn dances onto stage
ethnic antagonism
and wine, mocha and hot chocolate,

HERE to core democratic principles. Alarmed LIFE, cranberries, and chestnuts. Hearty
AND and angry about the growing non-White HEALTH, stews and soups appeal to the palate
NOW! minority, Bartels infers, they are becom- POLITICS once more.
ing more and more willing to abandon
BERNIE democratic ideals. MARA e leaves have already turned
KOSBERG SCHIFFREN yellow or dry on some trees and the
Bartels’s research centered around ask- earliest ones have begun to drop. Oc-
There are several speci c elements ing 1,151 Republican and Republican-
of American democracy that are leaning Independent participants across casionally you may spot a tree whose
considered inviolable: the rule the country whether they agreed with
of law, equal opportunity, and a govern- each of the following four statements: Heralded by the new moon, leaves are so bright red that you gaze in
ment decided by free and open elections. autumn arrived last week.
“ e traditional American way of life e weather has changed so wonder that this change has occurred
ough these tenets of our republic is disappearing so fast that we may have this early. But so far this year, the pas-
have become stressed at times, or even to use force to save it.” sage into the new season has proceeded
obstructed in certain locales, they have
steadfastly remained widely accepted “A time will come when patriotic gradually that even though my cup of tranquilly. With the air now so cool in
values for the way in which this country Americans have to take the law into their
should govern itself. It seems, however, own hands.” resistance to the new season has been the morning and late evening, that you
that a growing number of Republicans
and Republican-leaning independents, “Strong leaders sometimes have to full, the transition has felt peaceful. may see your breath pu on an evening
now, disagree. bend the rules in order to get things
done.” Gradual. A soft landing this year for stroll, like dragon smoke. While this
Research published earlier this month
in the Proceedings of the National Acad- “It is hard to trust the results of elec- the season that escorts us straight from feels charming in fall, but by March
emy of the Sciences (the o cial journal tions when so many people will vote for
of the National Academy of Sciences) anyone who o ers a handout.” summer’s delights right into the harsh- when our bodies long once more for
is quite disconcerting. Republicans and
Republican-leaning independents, who Yes, more than one out of two Repub- ness of winter. And yet my mind and warmer climes, it is exhausting.
acknowledged anxiety about the growing licans and Republican-leaning inde-
non-White minority in this country and pendents in this study indicated that it soul shrink every year from the com- With the new moon last week, night
uneasiness about the future of White might be necessary to use force to save
America, were found to be least commit- the “traditional American way of life.” ing of autumn to such an extent that I is now an equal interval of time with
ted to democratic principles. And three out of four Republicans and
Republican-leaning independents said think it must be instinctual, built into day, which is the meaning of the Latin
According to the lead author, Larry that election results should be treated
Bartels of Vanderbilt University, a with skepticism, given the amount of the very fabric of human experience. derived word equinox, equal night.
majority of Republicans and Republican- “handouts” people receive.
leaning Independents, in a January We all want to live forever at the ey are balanced against each other
2020 survey, agreed that “the traditional In addition, more than two out of ve
American way of life is disappearing so Republicans and Republican-leaning height of summer, with the warm for a little time, and then on to the
fast that we may have to use force to save independents in the study believe that
it,” and over 40 percent agreed that “a “strong leaders sometimes have to bend weather enveloping us endlessly in its ascendant night.
time will come when patriotic Ameri- the rules in order to get things done.”
cans have to take the law into their own And, almost as many believe that “a amiable embrace. Bare sleeves, bare On a clear night, as happened last
hands.” time will come when patriotic Ameri-
cans have to take the law into their own legs and bare feet treading on the soft weekend, the young moon, planets, and
Bartels’ study of Republicans and Re- hands.”
publican-leaning Independents explores green grass forevermore. Mild waters stars hang exquisitely in the sky, the
the link between “ethnic antagonism” Bartels was also intent on determining
(“concerns about the political power which basic demographic factors—re- to swim in. And nature at its fullest stu of poetry, like dream portals to
and claims on government resources gion of the country, education level,
of immigrants, African-American, and and attention to politics—may have manifestation of plenty with large another world.
Latinos”) and views that run contrary in uenced support for those statements.
Interestingly enough, when region, edu- vegetables in season and sweet melons e colors of fall are yellow, orange,
cation level and attention to politics were
di erentiated, none made a signi cant galore. reds and purples, muted and bright,
di erence.
Alas, that this is impossible. And surrounding us in bounteously. While
SEE KOSBERG PAGE 16
really, what could we do to change the the pee gee hydrangeas that abound

progression of the seasons, except stand on people’s laws are now at peak or

athwart the world timeline and yell just beyond. But soon, all too soon,

stop? e act of a fool, for there exists the elds of green grass, the sweeps of

on earth no recourse to cease the eter- green leaves on the horizon and the

nal dance of the seasons, the turning of remaining owers that color our daily

the planets in space around our sun. lives and bring us so much joy will all

e pool is now shutdown for the turn muddy, a mass of undi erentiated

winter, a mirage of dull gray spread browns, grays and tans.

out on the landscape, instead of sun So, now is the time to enjoy this last

sparkling blue ripples. Sandals and bounty of color before the luster is lost,

shorts are stored out of sight. Sweaters, with walks and hikes and time outdoors.

wraps, and robust shoes have appeared. Like the nal display at a reworks, the

By now you, too, have changed your colors have gone huge one last time to

light summer blanket for the heavier take our breath before it all fades away.

one you use in fall. Bicycles and heavier

hiking gear are now in use. Mara Schi ren, PhD, is a writer, certi ed

All is in ux. Functional Medicine health coach, certi ed

Pumpkins, apples, and mums are Peak Performance coach and psychological

everywhere. e tastes of fall, cinna- tness specialist. You can reach her at

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LETTERS

Who is Mahopac? democracy now on view nation- country also made me appreci- learn, how we can grow, and how es, schools, civic organizations,
wide in Trump’s America. ate more than ever the value of we invent and move forward. and religious groups is by keep-
To the editor, what we had left behind in the ing our rates of COVID-19 low.
When the pandemic hit, we Trump ags y freely in our city. Packed on the little island is has to be our America or,
neighborhood. While I wonder of Manhattan, we celebrate the I fear, our dreams of democracy Students and teachers are re-
had to close our business within what those who y them could joys of learning about cultures are over. turning to school wearing masks,
days. Having been in the enter- possibly nd to admire in Trump, and ethnicities. It also made me and we can support them by
tainment nightlife business for it never occurred to me to ques- realize that we abandoned our Robbin Gold setting the example—wearing
38 years, we were told to shut tion their right to show their beautiful city of mixed cultures Mahopac a mask when we can’t socially
down all operations asap. We support for him, no matter how and diversity when she probably distance, washing our hands fre-
quickly cleaned out refrigerators, strongly I might disagree with needs us the most. Putnam moving quently and staying home if we
emptied the bars, scrubbed down them. But when my husband and forward in don’t feel well.
the kitchen and prep kitchen, and I hung a Biden ag in front of Fortunately, even without us, a new way
handed out perishables to work- our house, it was only a matter of New York City has done the work By continuing to do our part,
ers. We also left our New York minutes before enraged Trump and is slowly reopening, While To the editor, we can be a model community
City apartment, since everyone supporters had ipped us the nightlife will lag behind, with no ank you, Putnam County. that does not invite another spike
was potentially contagious, and bird, yelled at us, and subjected us end in sight until COVID is un- roughout the coronavi- in COVID-19 cases. A surge in
distance and isolation were a to a lecture on the evils of Gov. der control, I am now committed cases could overstress our health-
must. Como’s decisions about wearing to doing whatever I can to speed rus pandemic, you have helped care heroes, overwhelm our
masks. My daughter also received the day when we will again be neighbors in need, supported healthcare system, and devastate
So many of us who were lucky a threatening message on Insta- able to celebrate with friends and food banks and food drives, deliv- more families and local business-
enough to have a second home gram about removing the ag in colleagues the joys of live music ered meals for seniors, made and es. We have risen to the moment
left the city We scurried to the front of our house or potentially and entertainment in New York donated masks and, of course, before, and we can do it again
suburbs and countryside to hide, it could be burned down. e City. Amen to that! adapted to wearing masks in now. ere is no question these
safe and isolated from Covid, next morning, we awoke to nd public and practicing safe social are still challenging times, but
behind the distance, grass, trees, our Biden ag gone. Do these What will be left when we distancing measures. Because of we are not only Putnam Strong,
lakes and pools of the country- Trump supporters think the emerge from this moment in your vigilance, our communities we are Putnam Supportive. We
side. First Amendment applies only time.? I pray for our children. have been able to reopen safely. are fortunate to live in a com-
to them, that the Constitution I hope they nd love and ac- munity where friends, families
But we have come to realize protects American’s right to y ceptance, and that they come Now that schools are back in and neighbors look out for one
that lurking in the isolation of political ags only if those ags to understand that the strength session and more people are re- another.
the country was a di erent kind are pro-Trump? at failure to and goodness of America lies in turning to work, things may ap-
of danger, which I personally distinguish between democracy American’s ability, despite our pear to be going back to the “old Let’s support our businesses by
have found even more threaten- and one-party authoritarianism political and other di erences, normal.” But we aren’t going dining and shopping locally. Let’s
ing than the biological virus that is a failure to grasp the essence of to unite for the greater good, by back, we are moving forward in continue to o er help to those
plagues us: a virulent strain of our country. respecting each other and our a new way, and we must keep up most in need. Let’s mask up and
racism and fear of the “other.” As ingenious, if imperfect, form of our e orts in order to maintain set the example for our children
we sit in disbelief, we have wit- Seeing these perils of the government , designed to achieve the success we’ve achieved. e
nessed rsthand at our home in isolation we had sought in the that end. is is how we can best way to support our business- SEE LETTERS PAGE 16
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e importance of the college essay

STRONG your daughter write her col- there are such mistakes, it raises admissions counselors want to give counselors an opportunity
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you just need to understand the outstanding the essay is, they communicate e ectively. And
DR. LINDA de nition of “helping.” ere’s could be out of the running. It • If your daughter has trouble they’re important—one of the
SILBERT a big di erence between talking tells the admissions counselor coming up with a topic, help
over a topic with your daughter, that they didn’t care enough to her by discussing the question ve main criteria college admis-
Dear Dr. Linda, listening to what she has to say, check over their paper. or prompt. Brainstorm together sions counselors look at. In gen-
Allie just started her senior or editing her essays to check and once a general response is eral, they take into consideration
grammar, spelling and punctua- • Before your daughter can determined, leave her to write the following:
year in high school. Her pater- tion—as opposed to writing the write anything, she needs to the essay on her own.
nal grandmother is a guidance essays for her or paying some- fully understand the question GPA (grade point average
counselor and is driving my one else to write it for her. or the prompt. Be sure that she • If your daughter has trouble from ninth grade on)
poor daughter crazy. She texts understands how it applies to with sentence and paragraph
her constantly telling her to With that said, here are some her. Is she going to be writing structure, it’s a good time to SAT or ACT (sometimes
get started on her college essay, facts and suggestions to show an essay to defend or support an step in to help her. If she really both)
and she’ll help her with it. My how you can help your daughter opinion or idea she has? Is she has trouble learning it, contact
husband thinks his mother is write her essay without writing trying to explain something to her English teacher or hire a tu- College essay
right and that we should take it for her. the reader? tor to help her. If Allie does well Outside activities
advantage of her help. Shouldn’t with grandma, she can be the Interview
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KOSBERG LETTERS needs for our region. Each of his bills passed with
overwhelming bipartisan support. ese bills in-
FROM PAGE 10 FROM PAGE 12 cluded: designating multiple local lakes as inland
waterways to better enable local municipalities to
Bartels measured several other factors looking for cor- and young people. And let’s continue to do the apply and compete for revitalization grants from
relations, including: “How participants felt about President right thing so we can help our friends, families and the state; dedicating new parkland in the town of
Trump. How they felt about Fox News. Whether they neighbors to thrive. We will be a stronger commu- Southeast; assisting towns with legislation to help
thought Blacks or immigrants get more than their fair nity for it. welcome new prospective businesses like the Alex-
share of government resourced, and whether discrimina- andrion Group distillery in Carmel and ProSwing
tion against Whites is equally as problematic as that against Stay safe, stay strong, stay healthy. Sports in Southeast; allowing local parks in York-
Blacks.” e more frequently participants responded posi- MaryEllen Odell town to lease advertisement space in parks to bring
tively to one or more of those questions, the higher their County Executive in revenue to support local recreation without fur-
“ethnic antagonism” score was, and the more likely they ther dipping into local property taxes; and passing
were to agree with the anti-democratic statements. Michael J. Nesheiwat, MD legislation to honor military heroes who paid the
Health Commissioner ultimate sacri ce like Maj. Clayton Carpenter.
e picture that Bartels’s research paints is alarming.
Bartels expresses concern about the “corrosive impact of A vote for Kevin Byrne ese legislative accomplishments are only a
ethnic antagonism on Republicans’ commitment to democ- small glimpse at the much larger accomplishments
racy … in contemporary US politics.” Indeed! ese anti- To the editor, Assemblyman Byrne has made for our area. For
democratic views and attitudes could prove to be a catalyst As someone who has lived in Putnam County for years, our region’s state roadways were neglected
for the potentially disruptive and destructive behavior of by the state DOT. Under Assemblyman Byrne’s
extremists, anarchists, and would-be authoritarians, whether 48 years, I struggle to remember the last time we’ve watch, as the sole state representative on the Trans-
Trump wins the election or not. had a representative in the state Assembly who has portation Committee representing both West-
been as e ective as Assemblyman Kevin Byrne. I chester and Putnam counties, the repaving sections
Editorial Submissions have known Kevin for a long time, and I saw him of routes 22, 6, 52, 139, 100, 118 and the Taconic
Press releases and photos should be as a young man who would represent me in Albany State Parkway, in addition to the construction of
submitted to Mahopac News by the Thursday with an enthusiasm long overdue. the Pudding Street Overpass, all moved forward.
before the next publication date. Submissons Kevin is not some hyper-partisan zealot. He works
can be emailed to mahopacnews@ When Kevin mentioned to me that he was with whomever he has to in order to get the job
halstonmedia.com or mail it to Mahopac thinking of running for the state Assembly from done—the proof is in his results.
News, Bailey Court, 334 Route 202, Unit my district, I pledged my support immediately
C1S, Somers, NY 10589. Send a self- and I’ve watched him work and grow over the Assemblyman Byrne’s dedication to his con-
addressed stamped envelope if you’d like years—constantly serving and delivering results for stituents, our neighbors, is refreshing and is quite
your photo returned. the people of Putnam County. Despite being out- frankly something we’ve not had in the Assembly
numbered by and increasingly radicalized Assem- in well over a decade. I am proud to have him
bly majority controlled by extremists in New York representing me and my family and look forward
City, he nds ways to deliver for us here at home. to supporting him this upcoming November. You
can learn more about Kevin at www.Byrne4NY.
If you’re looking for examples, you don’t have to com.
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he passed in the Assembly since he started serving Jack Hufnagel
in 2017. He passed an impressive 19 bills (more
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Town maintains its Aa1 Moody’s status

Second-highest rating lowers cost of town borrowing

BY BOB DUMAS government’s pledge to use le- the situation surrounding the ing and/or outlook at that time.” Factors that could lead to a
EDITOR gally available resources, includ- coronavirus is rapidly evolving Lehman said factors that could downgrade of the ratings include
ing tax revenue, to repay bond- and the longer-term impact will contraction of the local econo-
Global nance expert Moody’s holders. depend on both the severity and lead to an upgrade of the ratings my, material growth in debt and
Investment Service announced duration of the crisis. If our view include a decline in long-term li- other long-term liabilities and a
last week that the town of has “ e Aa1 issuer rating re ects of the credit quality of the town abilities, particularly the unfund- sustained decline in the operating
maintained its strong nancial a moderately sized tax base with changes, we will update the rat- ed OPEB liability, and growth in funds’ reserves.
rating at Aa1, the second highest strong resident wealth and in- the tax base valuation.
rating the rm confers. comes, very healthy nancial po- nor
sition, low debt burden, moderate cade <ccloudbe/>
e rating is well above aver- pension liability but elevated and
age in both New York State and growing OPEB (other post-em- V=IR V=d—+
the nation. ployment bene ts) liability,” said
Nicholas Lehman, lead analyst, 021
“We’re thrilled to announce Regional PFG Northeast, for n hose
this continued outstanding Aa1 Moody’s Investors Service Inc.
recognition from Moody’s,” said s
Supervisor Ken Schmitt. “ is OPED refers to the bene ts, a
strong rating is a testament to our other than pensions, that a state ho devldilieatrannicneg
smart scal decisions and nan- or local government employee my
cial planning. I thank the Town receives as part of a package of >>class of 2
Board, Town Comptroller Mary retirement bene ts ARCHB
Ann Maxwell and our entire O L >>
municipal government team for “ e absence of distinction
their hard work and dedication.” between the GOLT rating and
the issuer rating re ects both the
Last week, Moody’s assigned town board’s ability to override
the Aa1 long-term rating to the the property tax cap and the full
town’s $5.6 million public im- faith and credit pledge support-
provement (serial) bonds ($1.28 ing debt service, a security feature
million for highway department of all general-obligation debt is-
machinery and repaving; $1.1 sued by New York local govern-
million for the Long Pond Road ments,” Lehman added.
Improvement District; $1.8 mil-
lion for Water District 2 repairs; Lehman said that the corona-
$1.4 million for Water District virus crisis is not a key driver for
9 repairs), and have a rmed an this rating action.
Aa1 rating on the town’s out-
standing general obligation lim- “Given the town’s revenue
ited tax (GOLT) bonds. ese makeup,which is backed by prop-
are a common type of municipal erty tax revenues which are guar-
bond that is secured by a local anteed in full, we do not see any
material immediate credit risks
for the town,” he said. “However,

OBITUARIES

James ‘Jim’ DeMato He is also survived by three cher-
ished grandchildren, James, Vin-

James DeMato, 68, of Ma- cent and Jasper. His sister, Cyn- mag

hopac, passed away on Sept. 6. thia Turcotte and her husband S tepinacgivesme...
ISHOP STE
James, a leap-year baby, was omas, survive him as well. He

born Feb. 29, 1952 in Brook- is also survived by his nephews:

lyn, to Joseph and Frances (Gaj) omas and Michael Turcotte,

DeMato. He married his best Scott, James and Daniel Mather-

friend and the love of his life, ly, Richard and Matthew Soehn-

Gloria Boyle, on Aug. 14, 1976 gen, and Tyler and Grady Boyle/

in Queens, and they were blessed Jones. James is predeceased by his

with two wonderful daughters. mother Deborah DeMato, and

James was a detective for the nephews Joseph Turcotte and

NYPD until his retirement in Anthony DeMato.

1997. Family was the most im- A Mass of Christian Burial

portant thing to James, and he en- to celebrate Jim’s life was held

joyed nothing more than spend- Sept. 14 at St. John the Evange-

ing time with his family, especially list Church, 225 East Lake Blvd.,

with his three adored grandsons. Mahopac, with an NYPD Honor

James was an avid outdoors- Guard.

man who had many hobbies and A private cremation took place PINAC
>> HI
passions. following the Mass.

James will be greatly missed In lieu of Flowers, a donation

by everyone fortunate to have in James DeMato’s memory may

known and loved him. be made to: Ducks Unlimited

He is survived by his beloved Memorial Giving GH SCHO

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Kathleen and James Andrews; SEE OBITUARIES PAGE 22
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 HEALTH & WELLNESS MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 25

Tips for reducing vascular disease symptoms

Inactivity during the pandemic can aggravate the problem

BY DR. ADITYA collect the blood from all body tions cause leg pain and chronic dysfunctional arteries and grow each time, preferably on some-
points and bring it back to your swelling. brand new channels for blood thing hard, like concrete.
RACHAKONDA, MD, RPVI heart. Vascular disease a ects
GUEST WRITER the arteries or veins. Instead of surgery… daily ow called collateral branches. But how in the world can
walking. Picture driving on a road, and you walk ve days a week for
If you or a loved one is older, e most common form suddenly being stopped by an 30 minutes in your home? Here
it is sensible to stay home dur- of vascular disease a ects the e standard treatment for all obstruction. You can’t keep are strategies that have the “Seal
ing the pandemic. But let’s face arteries and is called atheroscle- these conditions is not surgery. going straight. But there are of Approval” of my patients
it: Staying home usually leads rosis. A build-up of plaque in It is walking. Why is walking so detours—side roads—that let with vascular disease, people
to inactivity. If you have vas- the inner walls of the arteries e ective in stabilizing vascular you reach your destination. who are mostly 65 years and
cular disease, inactivity means causes them to narrow, which disease? up and currently self-isolating.
not keeping up the walking results in diminished blood ow. In order for your brain to (My 95-year-old patient walks
program that is the mainstay of Let’s say you have a blockage trigger the creation of new at home every day and she’s
most treatment. is condition often leads to in your leg artery. When you pathways for the blood, your in better cardiovascular health
peripheral artery disease, which walk, your leg muscles feel tired walking regimen must be con- than some patients in their 60s.)
Today, as the older population involves diminished blood ow from lack of blood. However, if sistent: at least ve days a week
self-con nes in their homes, to the muscles of your legs. Be- you keep walking, that tiredness for a minimum of 30 minutes • Use a treadmill. Listen to
vascular surgeons across the cause your leg muscles are being triggers your brain to prune the music as you walk, and the beat
country are noting with con- starved of nourishment, you feel will make you want to move.
cern that patients are no longer pain when you walk.
properly managing their disease • Use a stationary bike. Posi-
through walking. at increases Other types of vascular tion it near the TV and have
the risk of complications. disease a ect your veins. If your remote handy.
you have venous insu ciency
So, how do you keep active disease or venus re ux disease, • Buy a tness watch that
while staying home? Read on the valves of your leg veins have tracks your steps. Wear it (they
for helpful tips that will get you become leaky. As a result, blood look cool – your grandkids will
walking at home (and maybe doesn’t move back up your leg be impressed!) while you walk
even enjoying it) and keeping toward your heart in the way “laps” around your house. You’ll
symptoms at bay. it should. Instead, it pools or enjoy the way your watch keeps
even ows backwards. Another track of how much you’re doing
What is vascular disease? condition that a ects the veins, and motivates you to stick to
Your blood ows through two called peripheral edema, in- your plan.
main kinds of pipes: arteries volves the chronic retention of
and veins. Arteries deliver blood • Use a tness app on your
to the cells of your body. Veins uid in leg tissues. Both condi-
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Byrne’s Shed the Meds event Fall and winter
declared a success skincare tips

As summer transitions to fall, er at home to boost the amount of

State Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R, C, Ref- can lead to contamination of our water supply. many changes take place. In addi- moisture in the air. is can make
Mahopac) said last week that his o ce’s annual It’s also important to remove these types of drugs
Shed the Meds event in Northern Westchester from our medicine cabinets in order to limit ac- tion to changing landscapes, men skin more comfortable and can have
was a success.] cess for those who may misuse them. ank you
to all our local partners and neighbors for their and women may need to adapt their other health bene ts as well.
Byrne teamed with local partners like Drug continued participation and support”
Crisis in Our Backyard, the Alliance for Safe health and wellness habits to ensure • Skip hot showers. It can be
Kids, and the Yorktown Police Department for Byrne has continued this annual event, which
the event, which was held ursday Sept. 3, and began several years ago and has become a popular that they stay healthy and happy. tempting to sit under a hot stream
collected over 200 pounds of unwanted and ex- event throughout the area, with high participa-
pired medications to be disposed of by the Yor- tion from Hudson Valley residents. Part of that daily regimen includes of water to warm up. However, hot
ktown police.
Byrne has also successfully advocated for stron- how to care for skin as the seasons water dries out the skin by depleting
“ e support we continue to receive from the ger state policies like eliminating required pre-au-
community at these events is remarkable and has thorization for Medication-Assisted Treatment change. its stores of natural oils, says Gla-
led to the safe disposal of upwards of 200 pounds (MAT) and passage of the “Drug Take Back Act.”
of unwanted medications,” said Byrne. “Flushing Just as skin requires certain pro- cier Med Spa. Take warm showers
unwanted or expired medications down the toilet Article courtesy of Assemblyman Byrne’s o ce
tection from the sun and heat in instead and don’t stay in for longer

the summer, skin has special needs than 15 minutes.

in the fall and winter. Fall and win- • Limit exfoliation.While exfolia-

ter are often characterized by cold, tion can remove dead skin, overdo-

dry weather, which can make these ing it can make already sensitive skin

times of year particularly challeng- more raw.Increase the time between

ing for people with dry or sensitive exfoliation treatments. Consult with

skin. ese tips can help people a dermatologist for more advice

maintain their skin’s appearance and about dealing with aky skin.

At the Shed the health. • Don’t forget your lips. Using
Meds event, from
left, Liz Talbert, • Don’t skip the sunscreen. Sun- a thicker moisturizer on the body
Alliance for Safe Kids;
Yorktown Councilman screen is not a summer-only re- and face can help add and retain
Ed Lachterman;
Assemblyman Kevin quirement. UV rays can damage moisture. But pay attention to your
Byrne; Yorktown
Supervisor Matt Slater; the skin any time of year, even if the lips and eyes as well. Something as
Yorktown Sgt. Mark
Rapisarda; County rays are not as strong as during the simple as petroleum jelly on the lips
Legislator Colin Smith;
and Yorktown Police Chief summer. UV radiation accelerates can help prevent chapping. Invest in
Robert Noble
and increases the risk of skin cancer. a quality eye cream to help the deli-
PHOTO COURTESY OF
ASSEMBLYMAN BRYNE’S OFFICE It also can lead to premature aging. cate skin around the eyes as well.

Utilize a sunscreen with an SPF of Modi cations must be made to

30 or higher every day. skincare routines in anticipation of

• Invest in a humidi er. Dry, cold seasonal weather changes.

temperatures can rob the skin of es-

sential moisture, even indoors. Der- is article was provided by Metro

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Five steps to improve your heart health

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FROM PAGE 25
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Caregiving 101: Advocating for a loved one

BY ALAN D. FELLER, ESQ. at a rmative response al- many care decisions will be made for medical procedures, and you easily explained falls on the care-

GUEST WRITER lows you to assume your advocacy by them. When illness impacts a are the decision-maker. Physi- giver like a wheelbarrow full of

duties for medical decisions. e person’s energy and limits their cians will present their evidence bricks. is seesaw experience

Get used to saying “Yes.” If a range and scope of healthcare de- overall cognitive abilities then the and professional opinions. Do is emotionally draining because

parent appoints you to be their cisions cover everything from nu- healthcare proxy will be called your research and ask questions. these pressures and mood shifts

healthcare proxy you will be tritional choices (what does your upon to decide. Find out the short- and long- coupled with the usual daily re-

asked the same question by hos- mom, who is on a low-salt diet, Day-to-day advocacy is a bal- term bene ts and drawbacks to sponsibilities can overwhelm a

pital sta , rehabilitation facility want to eat for lunch?) to Do Not ance between proactive steps and a medical procedure. ere are caregiver. For caregivers taking

sta , and social workers. “Are you Resuscitate orders. If a loved one reactive decisions. Pushing for a often intangible and overlooked care of a parent while juggling a

the healthcare proxy?” Yes. is aware and communicative then more aggressive physical therapy factors for allowing a procedure career, spouse, and children the

program following a fall is an to go forward or not. Longer sensation of overload is palpable.

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A parent or spouse that requires an assisted living or nursing home funny story together with your

numerous hospitalizations will more appropriate? Discharge loved one can be the best advo-

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Infectious disease doc: Get flu shot now

As COVID-19 and the looming strains are likely to cause illness, One caveat: Do not get the

u season threaten a possible dou- then develop a vaccine to match. vaccine if you are currently sick ‘If you’re a fairly young and healthy

ble whammy this year, Dr. Debra “Some years they get it right,” because it may not be as e ective

Spicehandler,co-chief of infectious she said. “But even if the vaccine when your immune system has person, you could get the u and recover.
disease at Northern Westchester isn’t a perfect match and you get been exhausted by ghting another But if you then become infected with the
Hospital, urges people to get a u the u, you will get a much milder virus.

shot as soon as possible. case.” “I get my u shot every year coronavirus, your immune system will be
weakened, and the impact of both viruses
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PAGE 30 MAHOPAC NEWS Sports THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

James Romer slides in safely.

PHOTOS: SKIP PEARLMAN

Ryan Sacco

Lou Girau The Indians 12U fall baseball team Mahopac’s RJ Grabeklis looks for the call, as he
slides in safely at third.
BASEBALL James McGinty

12U Indians start fall season off strong

BY SKIP PEARLMAN Bentivenga was the hero in Saturday’s and maybe one other hit. It was a crazy And Nate also pitched really well. He had
CONTRIBUTING WRITER win at Crane Road, blasting a walk-o win, everyone was jumping around… nine strikeouts in three innings.”
grand-slam that gave the Indians a 6-5 De nitely the best win this year for these
Mahopac’s 12U fall baseball team has victory over Cortlandt. Sacco also had a guys.” Sacco said his team, which lost in the
gotten o to a strong start in the GH- solo homer in the victory. championship game during the summer
VBL’s fall season, winning nine of its rst e Indians opened the weekend with a season, has carried that momentum into
10 games. RJ Grabeklis went six innings and 10-5 victory over Somers in a game played the fall.
earned the complete-game victory on the last Friday night at Reis Park. It was Ma-
e team earned a 12-8 victory over mound for the Indians. hopac’s rst win over Somers in three years. “When we lost the championship game,
Lagrange on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Crane I saw a re in their eyes,” the coach said.
Road, with Ryan Sacco picking up the vic- “RJ did a great job, he was huge for us,” Cass Fabi led the way with three RBI “ ey hit the ground running. I think
tory on the mound. Jake Walpole pitched coach Anthony Sacco said. “It’s big for a and a double. Girau added two RBI and jumping right back in, without much of a
two innings in relief. pitcher to have a strong outing, because had two hits,and Bentivenga drove in a run. break, helped us. I believe we have a good
we have so many games. RJ pitched very chance to get back to the championship
Nate Mascoll went 2-2 with a home e ciently. Mascoll earned the win on the mound, game. We have 22 games scheduled, that’s
run and nished with four RBI. Matt Ben- going three innings, and Jovani Segarra a lot of games, but gameplay gets the guys
tivenga,James Romer,Lou Girau,and James “ e grand slam by Matt was also closed it out, striking out seven. experience, and gives us a chance to see
McGinty each drove in one run in the win. huge,” the coach added. “ e only other kids doing di erent things.”
hit we had was the solo homer by Ryan, “Jovani pitched the best that I’ve seen
him pitch,” Sacco said. “He did a great job.

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Landon Varley had two hits
and a pair of RBI in a win
over Shrub Oak.

PHOTOS: SKIP PEARLMAN

BASEBALL Mahopac 13U squad off to fast start

BY SKIP PEARLMAN convincing 17-0 victory over Shrub Oak. mack, had two RBI, Ryan Tissier had a “Varley has continued to get better, he
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Ethan Giorgianni pitched a complete- triple and two RBI, and Landon Varley can hit, and now we need him in the line-
went 2-for-2 with two RBI. up,” the coach added. “Dan Robinson and
Mahopac’s 13U baseball team has game, two-hitter, striking out three, to Chris Russo have really turned a corner
jumped out to a strong start in the GH- earn the victory for Mahopac, which won “We hit the ball,” Mahopac coach Bill this year, they’re both playing well. Nick
VBL ‘s fall season, winning seven of its its seventh straight. Feierstein said. “Everybody got on base, Tardio is also coming around for us at the
and it was great to see the team win its plate. And Ethan was great for us pitching
rst nine games. e Indians were hitting up and down seventh straight game. ey’re getting
e Indians were rolling on all cylin- their lineup, with Lucas Bilichuk, Tyler better with each game. e more they SEE 13U PAGE 32
DeBrocky and Chris Russo leading the play, the better they get.
ders Sunday, Sept. 20, at home, earning a way with three RBI each. Kieran McCor-

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13U Mahopac’s Anthony Dan Robinson had two RBI for the ‘Pac in a
Eppolito takes a cut. win over Mt. Kisco.
FROM PAGE 31 Mahopac’s Tyler DeBrocky had three
RBI in a win over Shrub Oak. Ethan Giorgianni
a complete game. He threw strikes, and pitched a complete
looked really good.” game and got a win

e Indians also won both ends of a dou- vs. Shrub Oak.
bleheader Saturday at Mount Kisco, winning
game one, 8-2, and routing the home team, PHOTOS: SKIP PEARLMAN
13-1, in ve innings in game two.

Mike Behler picked up the win for Ma-
hopac in the rst game, pitching a complete
game and striking out four.

Casey Feierstein had a double and drove
and three runs for the Indians. Bilichuk and
DeBrocky each nished with two RBI in the
win.

“Behler got o to a rocky start, then set-
tled in and pitched well,” Feierstein said. “He
pitched smooth the rest of the game.”

Ryan Tissier pitched four strong innings
to pick up the win in game two, with Chris
Russo closing. Tardio, Robinson, and De-
Brocky each picked up two hits and two RBI
for Mahopac.

“ at was a well-played game,” the coach
said. “We had a big rst inning, and sailed
from there. And Ryan pitched well, he loves
that mound at Mount Kisco, and he did really
well.”

Feierstein said he likes the way his team
has been playing. “Winning is contagious,
and losing is also contagious,” he said. “Right
now, we’re winning, and everyone is on a high.
Mahopac baseball (in various age groups) is
really going well right now.”

e Indians were scheduled to host Put-
nam Valley Friday at 6 p.m., and take on the
Silverbacks in a doubleheader Sunday start-
ing at 3:45 p.m. at Crane Road.

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system (abbr.) 31. Top of the body 56. Mainly 23. You need it to get
13. Anatomical term 33. Not well-liked 60. Thin, narrow piece of somewhere
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tuberous root 38. Greek goddess of the 61. Cakes 26. It may be green
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11. Confidence trick 61. Auction term
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How young PHOTO PROVIDED
people can avoid BY METRO CREATIVE

the debt trap CONNECTION

Rites of passage come in many yesteryear might have landed

forms. Some are religious cer- in debt by using credit cards for

emonies marking an important nonessentials like a night out

stage in a person’s spiritual life, with friends, a recent survey

while others are less ceremonial from the professional services

but still impactful. rm PwC found that young

For many young people who adults currently between the

are old enough to vote but not ages of 25 and 34 are more

necessarily old enough to live likely to buy day-to-day essen-

completely independent of their tials with credit. In fact, 20 per-

parents, digging oneself out of cent admitted to doing to so in

debt is an early nancial rite of the past six months, compared

passage. But youth and debt need with just 6 percent of adults age

not go hand in hand, even though 55 and over. at could be due

statistics suggest otherwise. to a number of factors beyond

According to the Federal Re- young adults’ control, including

serve, student loan debt reached low and stagnant wages, but it

historical highs in the rst quar- also might be a byproduct of

ter of 2018, surpassing $1.5 tril- young adults not knowing how

lion for the rst time ever. at to avoid debt. If it’s the latter,

gure is even more staggering then young adults can try to em- Pay As You Earn plan and the them when they get older and ly savvy move to make. Doing so

when compared to gures from ploy the following strategies to Income- Based plan. Each plan is look to buy their own homes or allows young adults with jobs to

a decade ago, when total student avoid falling into the debt trap. di erent, but young adults should other big-ticket items. begin building their nest eggs

loan was about $600 billion. · Explore your repayment options. know that they have many repay- · Live at home. While many and can help them avoid having

And it’s not just student loan According to Student Debt Re- ment options. college graduates want to main- to use credit cards to meet their

debt that’s jeopardizing young lief, a private company that looks · Avoid consumer debt. Inter- tain their independence and live day-to-day needs.

people’s nancial futures. Con- to educate and empower con- est rates on credit cards can be on their own after graduation,

sumer debt compiled through sumers about student loan debt, high, especially for young people moving back in with mom and Article provided by Metro

the use of credit cards has long the average college graduate in without lengthy credit histories. dad might be the most nancial- Creative Connection

been a thorn in the sides of the class of 2016 had $37,172 in As a result, it’s best to only use

young adults, many of whom debt. at’s nearly $10,000 more such cards for emergencies and

apply for credit cards before they debt than the average graduate not to pay for nights out with

WHY DO WEfully understand the concept of from the class of 2011. Young friends or a new pair of shoes.

credit, only to learn the hard way adults struggling to repay their Consumer debt that’s not paid

that swiping credit cards comes student loans can explore various o in full each month also can
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