VOL. 14 NO. 19 THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 HEALTH & WELLNESS 18 LEGAL NOTICES 28 LEISURE 24 MAHOPAC MUSINGS 4 OPINION 10 SPORTS 23 Mahopac Relay for Life pg 16 STEPPING UP Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE e town of Carmel Republican primary will take place on Tuesday, June 27, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Early voting is currently underway. (For more information on polling locations and early voting, visit putnamboe.com.) Contested positions include supervisor (incumbent Michael Cazzari vs. former Supervisor Ken Schmitt) and two seats on the Town Board (incumbents Frank Lombardi and Robert Schanil, newcomer Robert Kearns). In the GOP primary for highway superintendent, Gerard Ahler is running unopposed (see page 6) after incumbent Michael Simone announced he would not seek re-election. Here is a closer look at the candidates. Republicans set to face ofi in GOP primary Voters will decide contests for supervisor, town board Michael Cazzari Ken Schmtt SEE GOP PAGE 6 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR First responders and good Samaritans who saved the life of an 8-year-old gymnast when the child went into cardiac arrest were given a heroes welcome at Carmel Town Hall last week. With local o cials and state representatives Matt Slater and Pete Harckham looking on, the gathering watched a video of U.S. Congressman Matt Lawler recognizing the rst responders and civilians from the House oor. “Your fast action set the stage,” Lawler said. “An 8-year-old’s life was saved, a family was spared epic grief, and a community was reminded of the importance of our brave law enforcement o - cers and rst responders.” First responders included Carmel police o cers omas Egan, Michele Yeager, and Brian Detz, Sgt. Laura Whitter and Det. Brian Shea, along with Mahopac Fire Assistant Chiefs Gabriel Rivera and Kyle Trillas and EMTs Jenna Maglieri and Anthony Vitanza. Members of the county ambulance service were also recognized. Echoing Lawler’s words, Carmel Police Chief Anthony Ho mann recognized the role civilians played in saving the girl, including Laura Spallina, Judith Schoen, Karen Tubman, and Mircea Bors. Ho mann said the girl is recovering and doing well. Representing Lawler at the event, Putnam County Legislator Erin Crowley thanked the rst responders and good Samaritans for their combined effort to save the girl. Locals heroes honored Girl’s rescue called a ‘remarkable community event’ SEE HEROES PAGE 8 SellYour Home for TOP DOLLAR with Mahopac’s Real Estate Specialist Visit: MahopacRealEstate.com or Email: [email protected] Michael Trinchitella Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker FREE Home Evaluation Anytime — No Cost or Obligation Call 845.628.4189 MahopacHomeValues.com CLASSIC REALTY PHOTO: EMRIN LECLAIR PO Brian Detz, PO Michelle Yeager, PO Thomas Eagan, Sgt. Laura Whitten, PJ Kelly, MVFD EMT Jenna Magliari, AJ Dodd, MVFD Asst. Chief Gabe Rivera, William Kelly, second Asst. Chief Kyle Trillas, Anthony Vitanza.
PAGE 2 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 THE RIGHT CHOICE!! KEN SCHMITT Carmel Town Supervisor • TRANSPARENCY • INTEGRITY • EXPERIENCE • LEADERSHIP Paid for by Ken Schmitt EARLY VOTING JUN 17TH-JUN 25TH Endorsed By Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association VOTE JUNE 27TH REPUBLICAN PRIMARY H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H FIGHTING FOR YOU! • Community Workshops • Build Education & Awareness to allow Collaboration on Town-wide Initiatives and Projects • Integrate the use of Social Media to better share information with the Public • Local Economic Development Committee • Implement efficiency measures to reduce costs • Best practices to better streamline town services • Examine housing options in an effort to keep our seniors & young professional in our community A Brighter Future For All!
Your Neighbor THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 3 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR In many ways, Melissa Pyrch found her calling as a student at Mahopac High School. Combining a love for literature with a desire to share it with others, she knew she wanted to be both a teacher and a writer. Now Pyrch, who teaches English at Somers High School, says her two decades in the classroom have taught her that every young person has to take on the challenge of rst nding—and then following— their path in life. And she’s ready to share some lessons in her new book, “Beyond the Bell: 12 Lessons for Navigating Your Life After High School.” e mother of three, who’s married to a Yonkers re captain, said her goal is to motivate students to “get out of their own way” and let go of whatever is holding them back. “We are all on the same road,” she said. Her own road began with her upbringing and education in Mahopac. “Starting with Fulmar Road School, I went through the entire Mahopac school system,” said Pyrch, who counts being a member of the Mahopac Dance Company among her best high school memories. “Many of the friends I made going to school in Mahopac are still some of my best friends. “I learned how to write from my high school English teacher, Mr. Height,” she added. “Many of the lessons he taught about writing I use in my own classroom today.” Pyrch landed her rst teaching job at age 22 after receiving her BA from SUNY Cortland and went on to earn an MFA in creative writing from Manhattanville and a Master’s in communications from the College of New Rochelle. As a teacher, she said helping students “craft college essays that re- ect their truths” is one of the most fulling aspects of her career. e experience has also showed her how to connect with teens. She said it’s best to “listen, acknowledge their challenges, and push them out of their comfort zones so they can y.” She began writing “Beyond the Bell” in 2019 and continued working on it through the pandemic. It hit bookstores last fall. “I want readers to know that they are not alone on the journey after high school,” she said. “Graduation is an exciting time lled with emotion, uncertainty, and many times fear. I hope readers will nd comfort in reading the truth: Adults don’t have all the answers either. We are all doing our best to gure out who we are meant to be ‘Beyond the Bell.’” While teaching has been a ful lling career, Pyrch said writing the book was also a learning experience that taught her that she was exactly where she was supposed to be. “I con rmed that teaching high school was the best decision for me,” she explained. “ is profession has allowed me to work with teenagers who keep me young, make me laugh, and fuel my creativity. Writing a book was always one of my biggest goals. I learned that often goals are achieved in surprising ways. My students and my own three boys are the reason this book was born.” With the school year coming to an end, Pyrch said she’s busy with book signings and college fair visits. And she’s already starting to write her next book. “I just nished outlining my next work in progress, so I’m excited to use the summer to write, and of course read,” said. “I’m also excited to launch ‘Before the Bell,’ a service to support students with college essays.” To learn more, nd Pyrch on Instagram @pyrchgetspublished or visit melissapyrch.com. Melissa Pyrch goes ‘Beyond the Bell’ Mahopac grad’s new book shares lessons learned as a student teacher in her new book, “Beyond the Bell: 12 Lessons for Navigating Your Life After High School.” e mother of three, who’s married to a Yonkers re captain, said her goal is to motivate students to “get out of their own way” and let go of whatever is holding them back. “We are all on the same road,” she said. Her own road began with her upbringing and education in Mahopac. “Starting with Fulmar Road School, I went through the entire Mahopac school system,” said Pyrch, who counts being a member of the Mahopac Dance Company among her best high school memories. “Many of the friends I made going to school in Mahopac are still some of my best friends. “I learned how to write from my high school English teacher, Mr. Height,” she added. “Many of the lessons he taught about writing I use in my own classroom today.” Pyrch landed her rst teaching job at age 22 after receiving her BA from SUNY Cortland and went on to earn an MFA in creative writing from Manhattanville and a Master’s in communications from the College of New Rochelle. As a teacher, she said helping one of the most fulling aspects of her career. e experience has also showed her how to connect with teens. She School. Combining a love for literature with a desire to share it with others, she knew she wanted to be both a on the challenge Your Neighbor IMAGES COURTESY OF MELISSA PYRCH
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BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Hudson River Potters will be holding a special two-day show and sale with live wheel-throwing demonstrations at the Putnam Arts Council’s Belle Levine Center in Mahopac this weekend: Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. “ is is something I’ve been wanting to see at PAC for many years – an event that’s all about pottery!” said Mahopac-based ceramicist Michael Cole, who is a member of the organization and has taught pottery at PAC. “It’s nally happening. We’re going to have 14 potters represented and the gallery will be lled with ceramics of all sorts. I’m excited to share with our local audience a wonderful sampling of the variety of pottery that’s hand-made here in the Hudson Valley.” Along with Cole, potters taking part include John Berg, Orit Daly, Susie Gans, Harris Ginsberg, Keith Gordon, Annette Hastings, Chris Isles, David Rosen, Ellen Salov, Judyth Stavans, Ariella Toeman, Gerrie Wiles, and Vicky Youngman. Participating potters will be on hand to answer questions and share their process and inspiration, organizers said. For those interested in learning more about the process, the event will include a series of free demonstrations at the PAC pottery studio on the lower level. Founded in the 1970s, Hudson River Potters currently includes more than 40 potters from the Hudson Valley and is open to members of all disciplines. “Hudson River Potters includes sculptors, whistle-makers, and production potters who make teapots and mugs, jugs and plates: coil-builders, slab-throwers, wheel-throwers; potters who work with low- re earthenware clay, with stoneware, and with porcelain, in styles that run the gamut from rough to smooth, from controlled to spontaneous, from plain to fancy,” the HRP website says, adding that it is more of “an a¤ nity group than an organization” that is open to anyone who wants to join. Learn more at hudsonriverpotters.net. Pottery sale and workshop at PAC Hudson River Potters event includes Mahopac ceramicist Michael Coe Michael Cole’s pottery will be among the works on display at Putnam Arts Council this weekend. Pottery by Orit Daly IMAGES COURTESY OF THE RESPECTIVE ARTISTS Pottery by Vicky Youngman Flea Market Vendors Wanted Temple Beth Shalom in Mahopac is seeking vendors for its ¥ ea market to be held on Sunday, June 25, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Shalom is at 760 Route 6 in Mahopac. Contact the o¤ ce at 845-628-6133 to learn more. 3 v 3 Hoops Tourney e Somers Chamber of Commerce is looking for teams to take part in a 3 v 3 basketball tournament as part of its Independence Day festivities on Saturday, June 24, at Reis Park. Players don’t have to be from Somers and can take part in two divisions: Under 35 and over 35. e event is a fundraiser to bene t Somers Chambersponsored community events and the Chamber’s annual scholarship. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams. Each team can have a maximum of four players. Checkin at 3:30 p.m. and games starting at 4 p.m. Entry fee is $60 per MAHOPAC MUSINGS SEE MUSINGS PAGE 27 Law Offices of Joseph J. 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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 5 RE-ELECT FRANK LOMBARDI FOR TOWN COUNCIL PROVEN LEADERSHIP - REAL RESULTS Endorsed Republican Candidate Frank Lombardi - Carmel Town Councilman PROVEN LEADERSHIP • COMMITMENT • REAL RESULTS PAID FOR BY FRIENDS TO ELECT FRANK LOMBARDI QUALIFICATIONS • Private Practice Attorney 27 Years (Civil Litigation) • Fordham University B. A. Political Science/Public Administration 1992 • St. John’s University School of Law, J.D. 1995 COMMUNITY SERVICE • Councilman, Town of Carmel, 2010-2017, 2020-Present • Deputy Supervisor, Town of Carmel 2012-2017 • Italian American Club of Mahopac (Counsel) • Mahopac Sports Association (Coach & Assistant Coach) • Northeast Bronx Senior Center (Past President) • 4th Degree Member Knights of Columbus - Our Lady Of The Lakes #6318 • Eagle Scout • Mahopac/Carmel Chamber Of Commerce Street Fair Committee • Community Cares Events Committee • Organized Food Drives For Our Local Food Pantries IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR FAMILIES AND TAXPAYERS • Strong Conservative Fiscal Policy • Preserve the beauty and history of Carmel while allowing commercial development to add revenue to our town’s economy • Better working relationship between Town, County & State Government officials • Improve recreation for our seniors & teens THE LOMBARDI PLAN FOR CARMEL’S FUTURE • Streamline job-creating projects that reduce local property taxes • Work with law enforcement to keep Carmel one of the safest towns in New York • Continue advocating for taxpayers while improving town services • Independent voice for transparency in government • Continue to monitor budget for cutting costs LEADERSHIP YOU CAN TRUST • Town Covid-Coordinator • Drafted Resolution Demanding Albany Reform - Bail Reform to keep our Town Safe • Sponsored new law banning sale of synthetic marijuana • Sponsored new law mandating fingerprinting of all new town employees to protect our children and residents • Oversaw approval of new recreational facilities for our kids • Implemented town-wide garbage pick up, saving taxpayers over $1 million dollars Former Congressman Lee Zeldin Congressman Mike Lawler Assemblyman Matt Slater Republican Primary June 27th (Early Voting June 17th through June 25th) Endorsed By
SUPERVISOR Michael Cazzari Currently in his rst two-year term as supervisor, Michael Cazzari is seeking re-election to the town’s top spot. After a 35-year career in law enforcement, Cazzari retired in July 2020 as chief of the Carmel Police Department. e following year, he gained enough signatures on a petition to put him on the GOP primary ballot to take on the Republican Partyendorsed longtime supervisor Ken Schmitt. In that primary, Cazzari handily defeated Schmitt with 65 percent of the vote. With no Democratic challenge, Cazzari was elected to the position in the fall 2021 general election. “I brought energy and new ideas to a town government that had been stagnant,” Cazzari said. “I learned that two of our lakes reported septic leaking into their water, I commissioned a bioengineering rm to test the catch basins and nd the failing septic upstream from the two lakes. I helped the lake associations secure $12,000 in grant funding from Putnam County for further testing.” Cazzari said he was instrumental in petitioning the U.S. Attorney’s O ce to garnish the wages of a person who stole millions from residents and created a townwide ambulance service during the peak times that the volunteer EMS was struggling to nd rst responders. “We installed cameras to catch and deter illegal dumping as well,” he said. “And I am partnering with other county and state government to reduce speeds, extend sidewalks and crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety.” Cazzari said, if elected, his goals for his next term include working toward increasing the tax base by improving the infrastructure, the water, sewer, and parking to grow the business community and bringing in revenue to o set home property taxes. “I will continue to partner with county and state governments to share services and reduce the PAGE 6 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 e race for the Republican nomination for town highway superintendent will go unopposed when voters go to the polls on June 27. Incumbent Highway Superintendent Michael Simone announced earlier this year he was not seeking re-election, and longtime Mahopac resident and business owner Gerard Ahler received the GOP Committee’s endorsement in the wake of Simone’s decision. Ahler has been in the construction industry for four decades. “I have lived in Mahopac for more than 35 years,” he said. “ is is where I’ve raised my four children—three in college, one a high school senior—all while running a successful business in the town.” Ahler said his experience in construction makes him quali ed to run the Highway Department. “I’ve been in the industry for 40 years and have realized many improvements are necessary to help our town and residents,” Ahler said, noting that in 2007 he was narrowly defeated in a previous attempt to be elected superintendent. “In the 16 years since my initial bid, nothing has changed under the current superintendent,” he said. “I am looking to change that by implementing a recycling program, improving leaf removal and brush clean-up, being available to our residents within a 12- hour turnaround time, and being transparent about current and future projects.” Ahler sole GOP highway chief candidate Gerard Ahler GOP FROM PAGE 1 Frank Lombardi Robert Schanil Robert Kearns SEE GOP PAGE 24 PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF ROBERT SCHANIL Robert is a strong proponent of Law Enforcement. Being a former Sergeant with The Harrison Police Department, and Police Officer with the City of Mt. Vernon, he knows the value the residents place in living in a safe community. In the past, Robert obtained Accreditation through New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services, and grant funding for police equipment which included a police department security upgrade, covert investigation equipment, and license plate readers. He has an innate knowledge of today’s community approach to policing. He’s focused on providing the training and tools for our law enforcement community to face today’s challenges. Robert is fiscally conservative and a lifelong Putnam County resident. SUPPORTING LAW ENFORCEMENT RE-ELECT CARMEL TOWN BOARD FOR ROBERT SCHANIL JR. Schanil—the RIGHT CANDIDATE TODAY for a BETTER CARMEL TOMORROW Robert Schanil Jr. with Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville
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PAGE 8 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 On Monday, Putnam County celebrated its rst-ever Juneteenth ceremony, a momentous occasion honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. e event took place at the Veterans Memorial Park and was hosted by Putnam County Historian Jennifer Cassidy and County Executive Kevin Byrne. It brought together community members to re ect on the signi cance of Juneteenth and commemorate this important milestone in American history. Joined by Scott Rhodes of the Community Engagement and Police Advisory Board (CEPAB), the ceremony featured a powerful sharing of family histories and county history. Rhodes and Cassidy shed light on the struggles and triumphs in the ght for freedom of Putnam County African American residents throughout the years. e ceremony commenced at the park’s newest memorial, the Sgt. Clinton J. Peterson memorial. Sgt. Peterson was an African American WWI veteran who served in the 369th US Infantry, better known as the Harlem Hell ghters. From there, Cassidy led the group on a brief historical walk and talk that culminated at the county’s Civil War Memorial in front of the Putnam County Veterans Museum. “ e inaugural Juneteenth Ceremony in Putnam County marks an important step in recognizing and honoring the signi cance of this historic day,” Byrne said. “ e fact is, the Civil War was fought for freedom. is country was founded on the concept that all of us are created equal. In Putnam County, we will always honor and celebrate those that fought for individual liberty.” Cassidy presented a thorough and detailed history of slavery, emancipation and the ght for freedom in Putnam County. e county historian also emphasized the importance of preserving and sharing the stories that have shaped our nation, saying, “It is an honor to recognize this holiday, when 158 years ago news of the emancipation proclamation reached Texas, two months after the Civil War had ended. Putnam County recognizes its role in American history, in black history.” Linda Harris, a county resident in attendance, also took a moment to share excerpts from the poem “A Colored Volunteer” by Private Frank Meyers, who was an African American Civil War Veteran from Putnam County. Harris also said, “I want to thank the County Executive and everyone here for having this wonderful celebration. No matter our di erences, we need to stay united and remember that freedom is not free.” e Juneteenth Ceremony in Putnam County served as a signi cant milestone, amplifying the voices and experiences of African Americans in the county, fostering dialogue, and promoting understanding and unity within the community. For full video of the ceremony, visit the county’s Youtube page at youtube.com/@ putnamcountygov. Article courtesy of the Putnam County Executive’s o ce Putnam hosts inaugural Juneteenth ceremony PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE Scott Rhodes, Kevin Byrne and Jennifer Cassidy listen as Linda Harris reads poetry by African-American Civil War veteran Private Frank Meyers. “Without all of you put together she would not be here today,” she said. “ is was a remarkable community event,” Sen. Harckham added. “It started with bystanders who were quick into action... police rst on the scene, re, EMS—this was a remarkable team e ort to save the life of a little girl. “And it really speaks volumes about the character of the town of Carmel, that so many people at so many di erent levels were willing to get involved,” he continued. “We talk about in our communities that no one wants to do anything—well you did something, and you made an impact, and you saved a life.” Noting that he is the father of a 7-year-old, Assemblyman Slater said the “heroic action taken by some great people” hit close to home. “I can’t imagine being in a situation like that,” Slater said. “But to know that we have people in our community who will have your back, who be there for family, who will be there for your kid at a moment’s notice, whether you’re a trained rst responder or just a bystander and a good Samaritan, that’s what makes up this great community.” HEROES FROM PAGE 1 fififi OLYMPIC Family Diner AMERICAN CUISINE MEDITERRANIAN CUISINE fifffflffiflffiffiffiffiffi ffiffi ffl ffiffi ffiffiffiffi ffiffi ffi Celebrating New Specials with Lower Prices! fifffflfflffifl fifffflffiflfflffffi ffffi fiffiffi fifffflffiflfflffffi ffffi fiffiffi Lunch Specials Dier Specials fi Breakfast Specials fi fifffflffiflfflffffi ffffi fiffiffi
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Opinion BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER EMILE MENACHÉ, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial O ice: 845-208-0774 [email protected] 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Mahopac News or its a iliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 845-208-0774 PAGE 10 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 In praise of Lawler’s support for veterans Dear Editor, I would like to take a moment to recognize Congressman Mike Lawler for his outstanding commitment to our veterans. Just recently, in Congress, he backed measures that would increase the Department of Veterans A airs’ budget by $18 billion and boost spending for military housing and construction projects by more than $900 million above the White House’s budget. I got to see Lawler’s commitment to our veterans rst-hand at the Hudson Valley Honor Flight, Mission 30, on May 20. e congressman picked up two veterans and drove them over to the staging ground at 4:30 a.m., then spent time with veterans from the Korean and Vietnam Wars at the airport. Now, most politicians would have peeled o and not come back, but not Lawler. He was back at 9 p.m. to welcome all the veterans when they got back and drove the same two home that night when they returned. I can’t think of a member of Congress in the past decade who has represented Putnam County with that level of dedication to our veterans, and who has truly shown support for our community in Putnam with their votes, words, and actions like Lawler has. -Robert Kearns Candidate for Town Board in the Republican Primary Urgent action needed to preserve historic local landmark Dear Editor, Irony of all ironies, on June 11, Putnam County celebrated History Day and the irony is that history is being relegated to the dustbin by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which is planning the destruction of perhaps the last remaining evidence of Carmel’s history: Belden House, an exemplar Gothic Revival structure dating to1760 as a farmhouse and architecturally enhanced by George Mortimer Belden in the 19th century. e DEP currently maintains ownership, LETTERS SEE LETTERS PAGE 11 I was in a rehab center for two months. Every morning, at 9, it was o to the gym for physical therapy. Ahh, the memories. e gym was kind of what you’d expect, except without the backboards and baskets. It looked more like something designed for a gymnastics team. ere were parallel bars, stationary bikes, weights and barbells, and steps. ere were also a lot of old people in there. at was the rst thing I noticed. I looked around the room and wondered what the heck I was doing there with all these very senior citizens. en one day—this was early in the rehab process and before my prosthetic leg had arrived—I was sitting in the gym in my wheelchair waiting for my PT when I heard one of the other patients whisper while gesturing toward me and my stump, “When I’m feeling sorry for myself, I have to remember that at least I’m not like him. At least I have both my legs.” I was shocked and confused. Was I a role model, an inspiration, or just a cautionary tale? I had been wringing my hands at being placed in this rehab gym, which appeared to be heaven’s green room, with all these seniors, and meanwhile, they were looking back at me with pity. One wall in the gym was all windows, with pretty views of the courtyard. It was also a way for us shut-ins to know what the weather was like out there. One day it was rainy and stormy out—kind of gloomy. It also happened to be Monday. “Rainy days and Mondays always get me now,” remarked a patient behind me to her physical therapist, who looked to be in her mid-20s. “Do you remember that song, dear?” e PT looked puzzled. “No. It was a song?” “Oh, yes. It was very popular. Very popular. It was done by the... um. I can’t remember who sang that.” e two bandied back and forth trying to gure out who did that song until I couldn’t take it any longer. “It was the Carpenters!” I sighed loudly without looking back at them. “ e bloody Carpenters.” “Oh, yes! e Carpenters!” the other patient cried with delight. e PT shrugged. “Carpenters? Huh.” Now, I was no Carpenters fan, but every sentient being walking around in the ’70s knew, “Rainy Days and Mondays.” I guess my whole point of all this is that growing old is weird. Growing old is better than the alternative, but it is still weird. Despite all my maladies (I think there is an entire chapter on me in “Grey’s Anatomy”), I don’t really feel old, which is why I was taken aback at being placed in a gym full of geezers. But I knew who e Carpenters were, which, unfortunately, is irrefutable proof that I am a card-carrying golden oldie. Further evidence of my advanced chronological progression is the rapid demise of the musical heroes of my generation—Tom Petty, Prince, David Crosby, and Eddie Van Halen, just to name a few. ey are dropping like ¨ ies... movie stars and sports heroes too! Jim Brown recently passed. Over the weekend, SNY was showing a repeat of last year’s New York Mets Old-Timers Game. ere were a bunch of guys from the 1986 championship team and many of them looked really fragile. But those guys are my age, so it can’t be true. But I suppose this is just how it works. Out with the old and in with the new. ose “Help, I’ve fallen and can’t get up” commercials aren’t as funny as they used to be. Old and in the way BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMAS PAGE 13
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 OPINION MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 11 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. Managing Member • Fluent in Italian 914.948.1500 WHITE PLAINS • SOMERS • WWW.ESSLAWFIRM.COM • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Medicaid Applications (Nursing Home/Home Care) • Guardianships (Contested/Non-Contested) • Wills, Trusts & Estates Past Chair of Elder Law Section of NYS Bar Association “Super Lawyer” In Elder Law for 16 consecutive years Do you know what steps you can take to avoid your estate going to probate? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 having used it for a time as an o ce, yet not ful lling its role as true stewards, permitting this Grand Lady of Carmel to slowly deteriorate, till it has now decided to tear it down to make way for a cathedral of glass o ces appropriate for its managers and other personnel who occupied trailers. is is in the face of commitments made by former DEP Commissioner Emily Lloyd in 2008 to county and town o cials and Friends of Belden House to appropriate $2.9 million to restore Belden to its former architectural glory and to provide citizens of Putnam County a venue to explore this historical and cultural icon. We, the Friends of Belden House, demand that the DEP keep its commitments, rehabilitate and restore Belden House and reverse decades of poor stewardship of the structure under your care. For 30 years, public o - cials and citizens have attempted to wrest Belden House from the DEP grip. Time is eeting. Help save Belden House. PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING: • Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne: 845-808-1001 • Town of Carmel Supervisor Michael Cazzari: 845-628-1500 • State Sen. Peter Harckham: 914-241-4600 • Assemblyman Matt Slater: 845-278-2923 • DEP Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala - 1-212-639- 9675 -Ann Fanizzi Friends of Belden House Dumas’ description hits home Dear Editor, Regarding “So that’s why they call it the idiot box,” ( June 1, Page 11), when I was younger at least, and working on something indoors or in my mechanic shop, I tended to have the radio on 24/7 on the local station--and not too loud--just mostly for that “connection” and I could turn it o¦ if it seemed to be just too much at the moment. Otherwise, I could go on with what it was I had to be doing! I read Mahopac News as much for Bob Dumas as anything. -Andrew Campbell Mahopac LETTERS FROM PAGE 10 Each year at this time, we present awards to graduating students at Yorktown High School in memory of our son Harrison. We like to think Harrison, 20 years after his death, continues to inspire others, and we make every e¦ ort to honor young people who embody his indomitable spirit. Harrison was born with a rare dwar sm that stopped his growth at three feet, which was his height even as a 15-year-old, when he passed after his third heart surgery. At three feet or less, he excelled in school, was a published writer, played baseball and basketball, and loved to act on stage, where he felt 10 feet tall. BEYOND ATHLETICISM e sports awards presented each year in Harrison’s name, at the annual Yorktown High School Huskers Senior Sports Awards, value strength of character before performance. Statistics are great, a logical way to keep track of achievements, but they don’t measure the will to succeed. Our Harrison Apar honors look beyond athleticism to recognize extraordinary e¦ orts that defy the odds, and in so doing, inspire others. As recipient of this year’s Yorktown Athletic Club Harrison Apar Baseball Award, Jack Esposito is testament to the ageless adage, “If at rst you don’t succeed, try, try again.” As a high school junior, Jack didn’t make the Yorktown High varsity baseball squad, so he played junior varsity. He tried out again for varsity as a senior, made the squad, and turned in what Assistant Coach Mike Rubenfeld called “an awesome season.” Jack made all-section honorable mention and allleague. He was starting pitcher for the Huskers’ last playo¦ A rewarding experience Honoring youth who inspire us BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEE APAR PAGE 12
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TRUE GRIT As winner of the Harrison Apar YAC PBA Senior Sports Award (co-presented by the Harrison Apar Foundation, Yorktown Athletic Club and Yorktown Police Benevolent Association), Julianna Vano’s story is remarkable by any measure. After battling cancer from the age of 9, Julianna developed into an elite athlete as captain and highest scorer on the girls varsity soccer team, earning a Division 1 scholarship to the University of New Hampshire. “Jules has been a true leader in our community,” said Yorktown Athletic Director Rob Barrett. No wonder she was the unanimous selection for this award by the athletic department’s coaches. e Harrison Apar Field of Dreams Foundation also presents an academic award to a Yorktown High senior. is year’s winner is Lucia Carucci, who is entering the Honors Program at Ithaca College this fall, where she will study lmmaking and acting. Said one teacher of Lucia, “Her writing contains some of the nest work I have read in my 29-year career.” She also acts, sings and plays ve instruments. To qualify for our annual academic award, applicants are asked to write an essay on a timely topic we choose. Here is the essay prompt we provided this year, followed by Lucia’s response to the topic … Who should have a say in which books are available to students in a school library, and under which circumstances, if any, should a book be removed or otherwise be deemed inappropriate for inclusion in the library? EVERY BOOK IS THE BOOK OF LIFE -By Lucia Carucci “When I was 14, I read e Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. It took me ages as I kept pausing in between passages hoping to delay the ending I knew was coming. It was a raw, relatable, and tragic story that has touched many, including myself, for decades. It’s also been one of the most challenged books, banned from countless libraries for being “too depressing” or “sexually o ensive.” “What Anne describes in her diary is simply the truth. She asks the same questions and discusses the same “explicit” topics that most people her age naturally engage with as well. e vili cation of her curiosity and of the heart-breaking path her story takes is a harmful approach. We must allow our young people to grapple with di cult emotions so that they can learn and grow from such experiences. Parents and community members often intervene from a place of protection and concern for safety. However, it is best to leave libraries, themselves, with the power to grow their collections, intent on providing a community with as much literature as possible. “Literature breeds emotional depth. It is through reading that we are often introduced to new ideas that broaden the scope of what we previously knew. It inspires creativity, imaginative thinking, intellectual development, and perhaps, most importantly, greater understanding. “Books, like e Diary of a Young Girl, can open the door to a new appreciation for other circumstances in life, of which one might not have been aware. As much as it may scare those who long to “protect” their children from this signi cant, impactful novelty, we must let our youth experience, discover, and develop empathy without limiting what kinds of stories they have access to. “Even books that might be considered to have harmful ideology under today’s more progressive lens are important to include so that we may learn from their content and realize our errors historically. “Student input is also important to consider when determining what books are included in school libraries, as the purpose of libraries is to provide literature and media that is pertinent to a community’s needs or desires. It is crucial that we honor this premise and gain knowledge on what content the actual audience for these stories is seeking. “Media is what keeps us connected and is a major vessel for ushering in the understanding of others’ perspectives. As people, it is critical that we are exposed to as many points of view as possible; it is especially essential that this begins at a young age. Broad access to literature allows us to be open-minded and consider ideas that we had not previously thought to explore— establishing the foundation for a more empathetic and compassionate society.” Bruce Apar is a writer, community volunteer and actor. He can be seen on stage Saturday, July 22 (at 8 p.m.) and Sunday, July 23 (at 4 p.m.), as Morrie in “Tuesdays with Morrie,” at Whippoorwill Hall in Armonk. Admission is free. For more information, contact him at 914-275-6887 (text or voice) or [email protected]. APAR FROM PAGE 11
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So, as we Baby Boomers begin to fade away, I cannot help but wonder what the generations on deck will do with their turn at bat. It seems outgoing generations and incoming generations always eye each other warily. I know my father’s generation (the “Greatest Generation”) regarded us Boomers as dirty hippies who hated America and listened to subversive music. Now, we Boomers cast a jaundiced eye toward millennials and Gen Xers because they are overly groomed, use essential oils, wear man buns and skinny jeans... and don’t even get me started on their “music.” But one di erence I do see is that we, as Boomers, were interested in what happened before us, both historically and culturally. Today’s younger generation seems oblivious to what happened before them, and they like it that way. I wasn’t a fan of the big band music my parents liked, but it tweaked my curiosity. I learned about it; I knew who all the big players were. If you go on YouTube, you will nd something known as “reaction” videos—basically kids in their 20s listening to music from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s for the rst time. Here are some of the comments I’ve heard. “ e Eagles? I know the Philadelphia Eagles. Never knew there was a band called Eagles.” “Growing up, it was always Beatles, Beatles, Beatles. I thought it was just a bunch of hype. But I can see now why people liked them.” “Today, we are going to listen to some Moody Blues. I think that means we are going to get some hardcore blues.” (After hearing a J. Geils song with lots of harmonica...) “I don’t know what that sound was, that instrument. It was all throughout the whole song. It was annoying.” It boggles my mind they’ve managed to spend more than two decades on this planet and have yet to even become aware of these artists. How does that happen?? I mean, you don’t have to be a fan, or even like the music, but how do they escape it totally? I heard one millennial say they had never seen a black-and-white movie and had no plans to. at means he will never see “Casablanca,” “On the Waterfront,” “Psycho” or any “Twilight Zone” episodes. I nd that so sad. I don’t want to prattle on. I don’t want to be the cranky old man shouting, “You kids get o my lawn!” But I do want to say that just because something is old doesn’t mean it doesn’t have value. I have a lot more to say on this subject, but I have to go. I have 11 prescriptions I need to go take. en I need a nap. DUMAS FROM PAGE 10 Dear Dr. Linda, My daughter is going into the sixth grade. She hates to read, and has been labeled dumb and lazy by many of her teachers, even though they don’t say that in their own words. In fact, I feel they have given up on her. I don’t think she applies herself well, and I think she’s nally gotten to a point where she doesn’t even care anymore. What can I do over the summer to help her so the next school year isn’t so emotional for her? I’m afraid she’s becoming depressed. She really is very smart. -Mary Dear Mary, Every child, teen and adult wants to get an A+. Everyone wants a gold star. When it doesn’t happen, they may become depressed, sad, discouraged and give up trying. Some people react in just the opposite way. ey become belligerent, angry, rude or even physically aggressive from frustration. To do well in school and get that A+ requires work. I agree with you that getting a head start over summer vacation is a good idea. THESE SUGGESTIONS FOR SUMMER SHOULD HELP YOUR DAUGHTER IMPROVE IN SIXTH GRADE: 1. See your pediatrician. Be sure that your daughter is physically healthy. Many times kids do poorly in school because they physically don’t feel well. Some kids simply need glasses. Many others are tired because they’re not sleeping enough or eating right. Your pediatrician can help you start unraveling the mystery as to why your daughter did poorly in fth grade. 2. Look for someone such as a teacher, psychologist, counselor or tutor who can help you learn how your child learns so that she’ll be ready for sixth grade. Your pediatrician might be able to suggest someone. A professional will be able to pinpoint the reasons your daughter is struggling in school. For example, your daughter’s depression, poor grades and dislike for reading might be caused by a reading disability or an attentional issue. Your daughter may not be able to process language, understand numbers or write a paper. All of these issues Time to explore what may be going wrong DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING SEE DR. LINDA PAGE 14
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We talk about “forever” and “eternity” as if we are somehow immune to the vagaries of the passage of time, but these are comforting fantasies that help us cope with the fact that time cascades forward at an unrelenting, unforgiving pace. Our bodies experience time in the form of periodic processes — breaths, heartbeats, electrical pulses, digestion and rhythms of the central nervous system. We possess, in a real sense, complicated interconnected biological clocks. And, as Mona Lisa Vito hilariously states in “My Cousin Vinny,” these clocks are ticking away. But why does time proceed in only one direction? Most physicists agree that the reason that time points one way only is entropy. What on earth is entropy? Our modern de nition was provided by a brilliant Austrian physicist, Ludwig Boltzmann, in 1877. He envisioned entropy as a measure of the number of possible microscopic states of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium. If you’re scratching your head, I will join you. Put more simply, entropy measures how disorderly a system is. erefore, a highly organized system has a high degree of entropy while a disorganized one exhibits a low one. Most scientists believe the universe started with a high degree of entropy (before the big bang), being hot and dense. After the big bang, it expanded dramatically while displaying a low degree of entropy, being cold and dilute. If you’re still ba ed, you’re not alone. Imagine poor Ludwig. He was so taken aback by his own work that he hung himself while on vacation while his wife and daughter enjoyed a swim. In a rather bizarre twist, his formula for entropy (S = k log W) is chiseled on his tombstone. In what I see as a stunning development, in the eyes of most physicists, the distinction between the xedness of the past and the pliability of the future doesn’t exist. ese scientists generally believe that microscopic rules of nature run equally well both forward and backward in time. In other words, if, somehow, we were to comprehend the exact state of the universe (we are not there yet but someday perhaps) and all the laws of physics, the future as well as the past would be rigidly determined. Simply put, as this theory goes, if scientists could possibly know the precise state of every particle of the universe, they could deduce the future as well as the past. It’s an interesting idea, but one I absolutely cannot embrace. It’s been quite a long time since my visit to Dr. Neville’s graduate class. Over the intervening years, my own research on the concept of “time” has taken me to topics as diverse as thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, special and general relativity, information theory, cosmology, particle physics, and quantum gravity. Along the way, I have struggled to resist my temporal chauvinism. I am so used to the arrow of time proceeding forward that I have trouble conceptualizing time in any other fashion. As things stand today, even after years of reading up on the topic, I have not uncovered any de nitive answers about the reason why time points in only one direction. e good news is that the question of time has become a hot topic. In the realms of physics, mathematics, biology, psychology, computer science and even the arts, more and more people are taking the issue seriously. Recently, interesting new ideas have been advanced from quantum cosmology and string theory on how the universe may have begun and what may have preceded it. e hope is that the torch of scienti c inquiry, which trailblazers like Galileo, Newton, Einstein, Hawking, Boltzmann, and others so brilliantly carried, will be picked up by a new generation of scientists. It is they who must move us forward towards answers to ancient questions about the past and the future. I would love to be around to see it. MARTORANO FROM PAGE 14 Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. 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I’ve been a chiroprac - tor in private practice for over 20 years in White Plains. In that time, I’ve seen more than 13,000 patients. e majority of the cases we see are muscu - lar-skeletal in nature, but occa - sionally we would see a vertigo and Meniere’s disease case. In the last few years, the num - ber of vertigo and Meniere’s disease cases has increased ex - ponentially. Compared to just a few years ago, the new cases have increased more than ten - fold. If you are suering with vertigo, you should know that you are not alone and there are safe and eective treatments available. Vertigo is a condition that can be dened as a sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated particularly with looking down from a great height, or caused by disease aecting the inner ear or the vestibular nerve. Meniere’s dis - ease cases have vertigo, but also tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hearing loss. One theory for the recent increased number of vertigo cases is the link to the COVID vaccine. First, I would like to say that I cannot tell you for certain that there is a direct link between the COVID vaccine and vertigo. If you go online, you will ne conicting information and research ar - ticles debating this topic. What I will share with you is what I have seen my patients experi - ence recently with respect to this topic. What we have seen in our oce is that patients that have been under care for vertigo who were vaccinated for CO - VID did not have any increase in symptoms, and we were able to continue to manage their condition. But what we do see is that many new vertigo patients began to experience symptoms within the rst 10 days after having a COVID vaccine. A brief research support article titled, “Acute Ver - tigo After COVID-19 Vaccina - tion: Case Series and Literature Review” (Frontiers in Medicine, January 2022), discusses several cases of ver - tigo that occurred shortly after the vaccine. It should be noted that due to the small sample size, a denite cause-eect re - lationship between vaccination and vertigo cannot be inferred. e cause for so many new vertigo cases can be left for debate, but you should know some key action steps to take if you are experiencing vertigo. LOOK AT 4 COMPONENTS OF BODY THAT FEED INTO THE VERTIGO CYCLES. • Make sure your ears are working properly. • Make sure your eyes are working properly. • Look at the jaw position and strength. • Look at the positioning and integrity of the cervical spine. Some suggest that a rela - tionship between the COVID vaccine and vertigo may exist, but it is more likely that a postvaccination vertigo/dizziness can manifest as exacerbation of a previous neurotological disorder. What we have found is that when the upper cervical spine is out of alignment, it can cause an irritation in the nerves around the ear. As a result, vertigo and Meniere’s disease can occur. By correcting the upper cervical misalignment, the stress to the nerves can be reduced and many vertigo and Meniere’s disease cases can nd relief. Dr. George Gertner is the founder and President of Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, Located at 311 North St., Suite 410, White Plains, NY. For more information, visit www.ucc-ny. com or call 914-686-6200. Managing vertigo and Meniere’s disease through chiropractic care Debate over possible link to vertigo and COVID vaccine Dr. George Gertner GUEST CORNER PAGE 18 – MAHOPAC NEWS HEALTH & WELLNESS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 19 Dear Friend, Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “oh yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Gertner. I’ve seen stories for years…” Well, that’s me. “When I was in college I was injured playing football. I began developing severe and constant pain in my neck and lower back. After chiropractic, and PT were not eective in relieving my symtoms… I had surgery. Over the next 20 years I had surgery 3 more times, but I still suered with horrible pain. I was referred to Dr. Gertner by a friend. On the rst visit he performed a computerized diagnostic scan that located my problem. I had a pinched nerve. After only a few visits most of the pain in my neck and back was gone for the rst time in decades. I fell like I have my life back!” – Rob C Now let me tell my story. When I was in chiropractic school in Atlanta, Georgia, I had a severe injury to my lower back. For over a year I su ered with horrible pain. I was getting adjusted three times a week by traditional chiropractors without any results. I was less than a month away from graduation and I became very frustrated. For the last 8 years I had studied to become a chiropractor, and now my life was put on hold by a condition that chiropractic is supposed to treat. A colleague of mine introduced me to a doctor who specializes in an unique type of chiropractic called NUCCA. In the entire world there are less than 200 NUCCA doctors. NUCCA can be considered to be like “engineering of the spine”, specializing in spinal correction without surgery. e NUCCA correction gently restores the skull, spine, and pelvis back to its proper position. is takes pressure o the nerves and allows the body to return to its natural, healthy state. Patients are typically seen 1/3 as often as traditional chiropractic and most patients receive permanent relief. Immediately after the rst visit I felt relief, and in one week I was completely out of pain. I spent the next two years working as an intern in that Atlanta oce. In 2002 I returned home to NY. Because of our passion for helping our patients and our commitment to excellence, we quickly became one of the busiest Upper Cervical Chiropractic practices worldwide. It is common for patients to travel well over an hour each way for care. We have seen patients that travel from all over the world, as well as 48 of the 50 United States. It’s strange how life is, because people now come to see me with all types of problems. With this NUCCA procedure I have tremendous results with the type of patients that visit traditional chiropractors like neck pain, back pain, and headaches, but the majority of my patients have more severe neurological conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, MS, Parkinson’s, and seizures, just to name a few. I explain to my patients that I am not curing them of anything, but the NUCCA procedure is able to help alleviate many of the symptoms associated with the disease. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “I used to suer with severe facial pain called trigeminal neuralgia. I’ve seen my MD, Neurologist, and Acupuncturist with limited results. I travel from East Hampton, LI because this is the only treatment that has helped me” –Pat G “For the last few years I have suered with MS. I’ve been suering with tremors, poor circulation, neck and back pain, loss of coordination, fatigue, asthma and insomnia. I have been under care for six months and without medication, Dr. Gertner has helped me control my MS. My tremors are gone and I am able to keep my hands steady. I am also seen great improvements in all my original symptoms including asthma – all without drugs! – Don O Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is make a specic spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. e power that made the body, heals the body! We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! Make A Believer Out Of Me Oer— You shouldn’t go bankrupt to nd out the solution to your health problems. If you bring in this article, you can receive my computerized diagnostic test and new patient exam with x-rays if needed for $27. is exam could cost you $300 just for the computerized test alone. But, please call right away because this oer expires on July 31, 2023, and I don’t want you to miss out. Why am I doing this? My purpose is to get as many people well through NUCCA chiropractic care as I possibly can. I want to become your chiropractor if you need me. If after the exam I think I can help, you I’ll tell you, If not I’ll personally refer you to the appropriate healthcare professional. Satisfaction… Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care. You’ll get professional care that’s a ordable. My qualications…I graduated from Hofstra University before nishing my Doctorate at Life College in Marietta, GA. I’m Board certied in the state of New York, and by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. I’ve been entrusted to take care of more than 12,000 patients…newborns, pro athletes, and celebrities that you may know, and I have delivered over 500,000 spinal corrections. My assistants are Daniela and Vanessa, and they are great people. Our oce is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. Our oce is called Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York and is conveniently located at 311 North St in White Plains. Our phone number is 914-686- 6200 or you can visit our website at www.nuccadoctor.com. Call today for an appointment to start getting well! ank You. George Gertner, DC “Local Chiropractor oers Advanced Treatment for Chronic Pain”
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Planning for children with special needs requires knowledge of available support resources and the legal tools that can turn ideas into reality. Parents nearing retirement should map out a plan for their special needs children in two steps: First, make sure you have the legal authority to handle the health and nances for your child. Depending on your child’s capacity, obtaining legal authority can be as simple as executing a power of attorney and health care proxy or it can involve ling an Article 17 A Guardianship in Surrogate’s Court. Article 17A Guardianships are court proceedings that appoint parents of a developmentally disabled adult child to be guardians of the person (health) and property ( nances). is designation is vitally important because health care providers and nancial institutions may withhold information from parents who lack the proper authorizations. Soonto-be retiring parents should also ensure that alternate health care proxies and back-up agents under a power of attorney or stand-by guardians under an Article 17 A have been chosen just in case an aging parent is unable to serve. e second step is creating an estate plan that incorporates a Supplemental Needs Trust (SNT) to protect assets while maintaining your child’s governmental entitlements. SNT’s can be rst party (assets originating from the children themselves) or third party (assets gifted by parents, grandparents, siblings or other close individual). First party SNT’s contain payback provisions that prioritize reimbursing New York State for monies paid by the state to service your child before any other bene ciaries. ird Party SNT’s have no such restrictions. Parents can set aside money for their special needs child and select bene ciaries to inherit any remaining funds not used by that child during the child’s lifetime. Naming alternate trustees to succeed aging parents is also helpful. Parents can fund SNT’s with investments and property immediately upon execution or make the SNT a bene ciary of an asset which would ow through at a later time following the passing of a parent. New York State o ers ABLE accounts, which protects and grows a disabled person’s funds, allowing them to pay for “Quali- ed Disability Expenses,” such as educational costs, healthcare, housing costs, transportation, employment training, assistive technology and personal support services. Like an SNT, these accounts (if maintained under $100,000) allow one to keep SSI and Medicaid. Funding can originate from the child or “Ugift” contributions from friends and family. ABLE accounts can be opened by the child if they have capacity or by legally authorized persons or guardians. One important prerequisite is that the individual must have had a disability present before age 26. Similar to rst party SNT’s, there is a New York State payback provision after death. Any outstanding quali- ed disability expenses may also be paid out of remaining ABLE funds following their passing. Setting up a plan that protects and encourages your special needs child to succeed is not overly complicated. Talk to the professionals at e Feller Group, P.C. today for more information on special needs planning. e Feller Group is a multi-disciplinary law practice specializing in elder law, estate planning and business advisement. Alan D. Feller can be reached at 845-621-8640, or visit thefellergroup.com. Special needs child can impact retirement plans Set up a plan that protects your and your child’s assets ALAN D. FELLER, ESQ. GUEST CORNER Studies have shown that men have historically been less likely to report mental health issues than women. Lower rates of self-reporting among men may be attributable to a number of factors, including the stigma that’s still attached to the issue of mental health. Mental health issues can affect all aspects of a person’s life, and if left untreated, these issues can have grave consequences. Men are not immune to those consequences. In fact, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates age-adjusted suicide rates are substantially higher among men than women. Among men, that rate is 14 per 100,000, which is more than twice as high as the rate among women (6.1 per 100,000). ere’s no formula to identify which men will develop Mental health issues that afi ect men SEE MENTAL HEALTH PAGE 22
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that can aect patients’ lives in many ways due to its physical symptoms, which typically begin gradually and then worsen over time. Symptoms of PD can include everything from involuntary movements called “tremors” to stiness and diculty balancing and walking. e National Institute on Aging says as the disease progresses, people may experience mental and memory issues and exhibit diculty speaking. Sometimes PD can aect a person’s ability to engage in ordinary daily activities. ings that once came easily, such as dressing, eating and sleeping, may become more challenging. Living successfully after a Parkinson’s diagnosis requires adjusting to changes as they come. LEARN ALL YOU CAN After a PD diagnosis, it’s important patients learn as much as possible about the condition. Everyone experiences medical issues in dierent ways, so there is no uniform way that the human body responds to PD. However, there are some commonalities, and awareness of what may occur can remove some of the surprises. CHOOSE YOUR CARE TEAM WISELY It certainly can take a village for you to manage PD. One of the rst steps is nding competent doctors and allowing caring friends and family who have your best interests at heart to pitch in. As a person with PD, you’ll need support. at can include medical teams who prescribe the best medications to help manage symptoms and therapists who can help you through frustrations. Friends and family may have to assist with certain tasks, including running errands and helping keep your home clean. KEEP SAFETY IN MIND Speak with a doctor about situations when your safety can be compromised, particularly if you live alone. e Parkinson’s Foundation reports that, as the disease progresses, people with PD may experience “freezing” episodes. Freezing is a temporary situation where you will not be able to move. ese episodes cause increased risk of falling. Episodes may only last a few seconds, but they are a potentially dangerous symptom of PD. Additional safety concerns may involve walking without assistive devices or knowing when to give up driving. It’s also good to get a medical alert band so, in the case of an emergency, rst responders will be aware you have PD. PLAN AHEAD While it may initially seem you will need to stick closer to home, this isn’t always the case. Ask your neurologist to provide names of caregivers in areas where you would like to travel for business or vacation. Also, the Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline (800-4PD-INFO) can help you locate local resources, such as exercise classes, activities and support groups. Parkinson’s disease can be challenging, but most people learn ways to manage its symptoms so they can continue to live fullling lives. fiis article is from Metro Creative Connection. Living well with Parkinson’s disease THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 HEALTH & WELLNESS MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 21 ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM COSTS ARE COVERED BY NYS MEDICAID AN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY 3441 Lexington Ave Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 WHERE LUXURY MEETS AFFORDABILITY | (914) 600. 1430 | sentinelalf.com |
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Depression is more than the feelings of sadness that everyone experiences from time to time. e National Institute of Mental Health notes that depression produces persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety or an “empty” mood. Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism are some additional characteristics of depression. It’s important to recognize that these symptoms must be persistent. Symptoms that persist for at least two weeks and interfere with a person’s ability to work, sleep, study and eat may indicate major depression, while less severe symptoms that last for at least two years suggest the presence of persistent depressive disorder. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER e National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics has identi ed substance use disorder as a public health emergency. Statistics support that assertion, as data from the National Center for Health Statistics indicates more than 20 million Americans ages 12 and over are a ected by a substance use disorder. 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Sports BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR fi is weekend, Ninja competitors from around the globe will converge in Greensboro, N.C., for the World Ninja League Championships. And among the elite athletes taking part in this contest of strength, stamina, and agility will be three young people from Mahopac: Fulmar Road student Haris Pupovic (age 8), Mahopac Middle Schooler Taylor Wyman (12), and her older brother Tyler, who will be a senior at Mahopac High School in the fall. Haris, who was pro led in Mahopac News last year, has developed as both an athlete and a person through taking part in the Ninja program, said his mother Emily Pupovic, who praised the activity’s mental and physical bene t for kids. “Ninja helped him focus his energy and was a better t than team sports,” she said. “We tried a lot of di erent sports to nd a good t and someone who could connect with him. Our gym (Danbury’s Ninja Mania) really accommodated him.” One important aspect of the activity is the bond among fellow athletes. “Ninja is so supportive,” Emily Pupovic said. “It’s you versus the course. It’s about controlling your body as much as speed or raw power.” For Haris, one big source of that support has been Tyler Wyman, who coaches Haris and will also be competing at the Championships, along with his sister Taylor. “When I was really young, I would always watch ‘American Ninja Warrior’ on TV and would think to myself I could do that one day,” said Tyler, who began training at age 9. “Ninja Mania is like a second home to me. Not only is the gym a place where I can participate in what I love to do, but all of the people who train and work there are extremely friendly—and they all want to see everyone around them succeed.” Wyman, who nished in the Top 10 last year but fell just short of making the nal stage, will try to bring a championship home this weekend. “I am hoping that during the World Championships this year, I am able to redeem myself and make it all the way to Stage 3 and bring a World Championship back to Mahopac,” he said. His sister Taylor has been competing in Ninja since elementary school. “I would always see my brother training,” she said. “It looked interesting so I decided to give it a try. I started when I was 6. It is special to me because I can use Ninja as a way to clear my head and make me feel better if I am in a bad mood. I have made it to the World Finals for Ninja in each of the past ve years that I have been competing.” Tyler said Ninja Mania’s pro team is among the best in the Northeast and can compete with the top teams in the U.S. “Every year during the Ninja League World Finals, we have at least two or three of our Ninjas win the Championship in their division,” he said. Pupovic said that the more advanced competition has helped Haris improve while still having fun. She said she has seen his improved focus and strength translate to other activities, including travel soccer, and school. “Competing is a whole di erent skill set in itself,” she said. “You have one shot to get it right. Ninja helps Haris develop both physical strength and mental skills. Living in Mahopac, where there’s a big emphasis on team sports, I think it’s important for kids to know there are other options a well. It’s a wonderful sport.” Mahopac Ninjas go to World Championships Haris Pupovic, Taylor Wyman, and Tyler Wyman take their sport’s biggest stage Haris Pupovic, Tyler Wyman, and Taylor Wyman will take part in the World Ninja League Championships this weekend. PHOTO COURTESY OF EMILY PUPOVIC THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 23
PAGE 24 – MAHOPAC NEWS LEISURE THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 costs to taxpayers,” he said. “My efforts have been successful in securing grant funding to receive $2.8 million for Swan Cove, and I will search for more grants that bene t our community. I will continue to ght for funding to help lower our taxes.” Cazzari said he believes one of the biggest challenges facing the town is the contamination of its lakes and drinking water supply. “We are in the process of studying alternatives for removing the PFOAs [harmful chemicals] to make our drinking water clean,” he said. “We are improving stormwater systems to catch and keep the debris and contaminants out of our lakes. We have been working to locate and repair failing septic systems, keeping our lakes and drinking water safe.” Cazzari, a graduate of Carmel High School and a longtime Carmel policeman, said the town means everything to him and he puts his heart and soul into the job every day. “I love this community, the people, the lakes,” he said. “I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.” Ken Schmitt Ken Schmitt, a lifelong resident of the town, served 14 years as supervisor before losing to Cazzari in the 2021 GOP primary. e former Carmel PD sergeant said he wants to return to the o ce to see that projects begun under his administration are completed and to restore what he sees as a “lack of leadership” in the town government. “We need a strong leadership team that fully collaborates with the taxpayers and stakeholders, working jointly on town projects and initiatives to create and produce projects bene cial to all residents,” he said. “ e taxpayers’ voice and feedback are critical.” If elected, Schmitt said he has several goals for his administration. He wants to adopt technologies to fully engage the community in townwide initiatives and projects through workshops and utilize social media platforms to better share information with the public. He also wants to see the completion of the Mahopac business district renovation project, which includes the Swan Cove park and municipal parking lot. “We’ve been stuck in neutral,” he said. He also wants to see the completion of negotiations with the NYC DEP to purchase the water treatment plant across from Town Hall and wants more a ordable housing for seniors and young professionals. During his 14 years as supervisor, he broke ground on three major parks and recreation facilities” Carmada Park, Baldwin Meadows Park, and Airport Park. He saw major upgrades to the town’s municipal water and sewer systems and helped maintain the town’s strong bond rating while strengthening the town’s fund balance. “[My administration] installed new radio-read water meters in all 4,000 homes and businesses that are connected to a town-owned water district,” he said. “ is initiative is more user-friendly to the homeowner.” He also oversaw the installation of solar panels on the roof of the Town Hall via grant funding resulting in an annual energy savings of approximately $6,000. During Schmitt’s tenure, the town designed, built, and constructed the 911 memorial located at Carmel Town Hall at no cost to the taxpayers. Schmitt also secured over $1.5 million in grant funding for townwide projects and initiatives. “People should vote for me because I possess the knowledge, experience and leadership skills it takes to run a town,” he said. “I am approachable and communicate with all the residents. I will always have an open-door policy to better serve the residents and business owners of the town of Carmel. Your voice and concerns will always matter to me.” Schmitt also said he wants to create a local economic development committee responsible for attracting new business to the Carmel/Mahopac community. “New businesses that create jobs and help with the local economy,” he said. “New business development that will lift the property tax burden from the residential taxpayer to the commercial property taxpayer.” Other platform positions include reconstituting the Lake Mahopac Park District Advisory Committee, nding creative ways to reduce the property tax burden and cut wasteful spending, improving services to senior citizens, and enhancing programs for veterans, youth, and rst responders. TOWN BOARD ree candidates are competing for the two open seats on the Town Board, with two incumbents facing a rst-time candidate. Frank Lombardi Frank Lombardi, an attorney, is an incumbent councilman who has served 12 years on the Town Board, from 2010 to 2017 and from 2020 to the present. “I believe that I have been a strong advocate for the taxpayer,” he said. “I was part of the board that managed the town’s nances through two recessions, looking to reduce costs yet maintain the quality of life the residents deserve. rough our scally conservative management, the town enjoys an Aa1 bond rating, one of the highest ratings. We have brought online new town parks that are enjoyed by families every day.” Lombardi served as deputy supervisor of the town for six years and brought his legal education and background to town government. He was tasked with the role of Carmel’s COVID coordinator during the pandemic, providing information from the county and state health departments to the public while helping to manage the town’s sta to continue to provide services needed by residents. He helped negotiate municipal contracts with several unions that he says were fair to both taxpayers and town employees. If re-elected, Lombardi said he will continue to look for opportunities to reduce the tax burden on our residents. “We have started multiple projects, including the master plan, Swan Cove Park, and upgrades to multiple water and sewer treatment facilities,” he said. “I have the experience in municipal government to bring these projects to completion and I look forward to working with GOP FROM PAGE 6 SEE GOP PAGE 26 To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! For puzzle solutions, please see theparamountrehab.com CLUES ACROSS 1. Excited movements 8. Soap opera actress Patsy 13. 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PAGE 26 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 my friends in both state, local, and country government for assistance in obtaining funding and resources for these projects.” Lombardi believes the biggest obstacle for the town remains its limited ability to expand the tax base due to the fact that “we are in the City of New York watershed and we have limited sewer capacity for our commercial districts.” “Hopefully, through the work that this board has been doing with other municipalities, we can soon increase our sewer capacity, which would allow for further development of the commercial district,” he said. “ at would then lead to an increase in our tax base so we can reduce the tax burden on families and seniors.” Lombardi has been a town resident for more than 20 years and has been a volunteer with organizations, such as the Boy Scouts, United for the Troops, food drives for St. John’s Food Pantry, the Knights of Columbus, the Chamber of Commerce, and many others that he said, “help to make Carmel the great town that it is.” “More importantly, I bring the values that were instilled in me growing up in an Italian-American household where respect for others, education, hard work, and working to make the community a better place than you found it were taught by my parents,” he said. Robert Schanil Robert Schanil, a former police o cer and resident of the Carmel Hamlet, is seeking to be re-elected to his second four-year term as a town councilman. “I have been scally conservative with the board while balancing the budget,” he said of his tenure on the board. “We have maintained our Aa1 bond rating. I have assisted in two contract negotiations with the PBA and the Highway Department. I introduced a grant-writing company, Millennium Strategies, which has helped us secure approximately $1.6 million in grant money over the past three years.” Schanil said the board is working on the master plan. “We need to expand our town, water, and sewer to better accommodate expansion of our commercial/retail areas as well as for new and expanding housing,” he said. “We are currently reviewing the suggested zoning changes. is was reviewed with the public at several public meetings, followed by a review with comments by our zoning and planning boards. e Town Board is in the process of reviewing those changes now and intends on having the review complete within the next few weeks.” Schanil said he and Councilwoman Suzanne McDonough are working with the town engineering consultant and the DEC to negotiate taking over the Mud Pond Road sewer plant. New York City would pay the town to take over the facility. “ e amount we are looking to receive would also cover the cost of expanding the facility to accommodate processing 500,000 gallons per day. In addition, we would also add a new line which would run from Mahopac west on Route 6 to Baldwin Place,” he said. Schanil said another goal is to see the Mahopac business district revitalization project come to fruition and highlighted his focus on the environment, protecting the town from polluters, vandals, and litterers. “I will continue to be harsh on pollution and those who litter. e Town Board has increased nes on illegal dumping and littering,” he said. “We have also purchased hybrid/electric vehicles and have installed our rst electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, I will seek to increase solar energy for our town, parks, and buildings.” Schanil said one of the biggest challenges facing the town government is increasing the tax base and decreasing taxes. “Costs are constantly increasing,” he said. “Due to the increase in fuel costs, the rates for townwide garbage pickup have gone up considerably. We will face a challenge when our contract expires. Another challenge is increasing our sewer and water utilities. Upon completion of our water and sewer infrastructure, we will have the opportunity to expand business, retail, and housing resulting in a solid tax base for our town.” Another challenge that Schanil cited is dealing with the PFOA contaminants that have been detected in some drinking water. “ e DEC has o ered water puri cation lters to residents, and we are looking for systems to help with private homeowners and condominiums,” he explained. “We have completed most upgrades to water infrastructure. Water District 2 has been upgraded, coming in under budget. A new water treatment facility will also be needed. e town has commenced legal proceedings with the DEC regarding the fees charged to the residents of Carmel Water District 2. e cost of water has risen almost 1,700 percent. e DEC is charging the same as it does for Westchester County federal reservoirs. Lake Gleneida is a rain- and spring-fed lake and does not have the same characteristics of those types of reservoirs. is cost is exorbitant for residents in that district.” If elected, Schanil said he would utilize his knowledge, expertise, and education to “manage town projects through comprehensive goals and objectives.” “My work ethic, past accomplishments, dedication, and commitment have proven that I am a diligent and caring board member,” he said. “I am scally conservative and will always seek outside funding for various projects. Robert Kearns Mahopac resident Robert Kearns is seeking his rst term on the Carmel Town Board. e married father of two has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from CUNY John Jay and is a decorated veteran. While in the service, he received the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement medal for his honorable actions during deployment. He was also honored with the Blue Jacket of the Year award in 2018. He received an honorable discharge after serving seven years in the Navy. He is an o cer for the Mahopac VFW and a member of the American Legion. He works as a project manager for a large nancial rm, where he oversees projects such as o ce renovations. He participates in real estate negotiation, and large-scale procurement contracts both domestically and internationally, and manages the day-to-day operations such as sta ng, network, and physical and cyber security. He also created the rm’s North American budget reports that capture operating costs, implementing costsaving procedures as part of the process. Kearns is also the head coach for the 13U football team and led them to an Orange Bowl championship in 2021. “If elected I would look to impose term limits to a maximum of two terms,” he said. “I also would like to eliminate health bene ts for part-time elected o cials such as Town Board members. I will waive my bene ts and donate the stipend I receive in lieu of health bene ts to local senior and veteran organizations.” Kearns said people should vote GOP FROM PAGE 24 SEE GOP PAGE 27 WHY DO WE ADVERTISE IN HALSTON MEDIA’S LOCAL NEWSPAPERS? TO ADVERTISE WITH US, CALL BRETT FREEMAN AT (845) 208-8151 “Advertising in Halston Media’s publications is one of the best investments the Anglebrook Golf Club has ever made. 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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 27 for him because he is not a career politician and will not be a rubber stamp. “If I am blessed with the opportunity to serve, I will serve on behalf of all the concerned parents, grandparents, and taxpayers. I will make sure all their voices are heard and they receive answers to all their questions,” he said. “I will hold every single member on that board accountable and make sure they never forget that the Town Board works for the people of Carmel not the other way around. “I am not a part of the good ol’ boys club, and I have zero interest in joining,” he continued. “We need someone on the board who will stand up and ask the tough questions and demand answers. Since January 2022, there has not been a single ‘no’ vote on any agenda. I will not be a rubber stamp who votes in lockstep with the board. I will be an independent voice who only answers to the taxpayers, not my fellow board members.” Kearns said he would like to see the creation of a project manager position. “Someone who can manage the countless projects currently taking place throughout Carmel,” he said. “Someone who makes sure they start on time, end on time, and stay within budget. Also, someone who will ask the tough questions and be a voice for all the residents of Carmel.” Kearns said other goals as a councilman include securing DRI (Downtown Revitalization Initiative) grants to revitalize Carmel, creating a Carmel senior advocacy board, eliminating wasteful spending, and preventing backdoor deals from being a normal business measure. He also hopes to update outdated infrastructure and promote clean economic commercial development to oset the tax burden from the residential budget to the commercial side. “e biggest challenge is revitalization,” he said. “It is no secret that as our town grows our infrastructure remains stuck in the past. It’s important for us to update townwide infrastructure and attract commercial business opportunities to create local jobs and absorb a chunk of the tax,” Kearns said, adding that he is tired of seeing the town “stuck in neutral.” “Every year we hear about projects like Swan Cove and the master plan being promised but nothing is ever delivered,” he continued. “It’s always the same people year in and year out on the board making promises but never delivering. “Being a member of the Town Board is a lot more than just taking photos. at is the easy part. is has become very prevalent during my campaign. It’s very easy to show up to an event take a photo and then say, ‘Hey, look at me.’ What matters is what you do when there are no cameras around, and when it’s time to roll your sleeves up and put in the work to provide results for the taxpayers. I have two small children in the community, and I am going to be here for at least the next 30 years. e future of Carmel is very important to me and the actions we take now play a big step in deciding how it plays out.” GOP FROM PAGE 26 MUSINGS FROM PAGE 4 team. For more information, contact Anthony Zurica at [email protected]. Farmers Market e Carmel Farmers Market at Lake Mahopac will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 22 at the Chamber Park at the intersection of Route 6 and Route 6N in downtown Mahopac. Food, crafts, live music, and more. Car Show e Knights of Columbus council 5743 will be hosting its annual car show on July 1, starting at 5 p.m. at the Putnam County golf course in Mahopac. e event will include vendors, live music, food and drink, puppy adoption with Happy Life Animal Rescue, cars, and a ¤reworks spectacular the Knights hope to make an annual tradition. All proceeds will go toward a grant to recognize one 2024 Mahopac HS graduate for community service. Learn more at mahopacknights.org. Independence Day Concert e Town of Carmel will hold its annual free Independence Day concert on Tuesday, July 4, at Red Mills Historic Park at 6:30 p.m (rain date is July 5). e 18-piece Norm Hathaway Big Band will play popular tunes in the style from the 1930s and ’40s, along with their patriotic version of “e Star Spangled Banner, accompanied by with bells and cannon ¤re. Red Mills Historic Park is at the intersection of Route 6N and Hill Street in Mahopac Falls. 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PAGE 28 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GI=EN that the Town Board of the Town of Carmel, Putnam County, New York, will meet at the Town Hall, 60 McAlpin Avenue, in Mahopac, New York, on July 5, 2023, at 7:00 oڝclock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a respective public hearing upon a certain map, plan and report, including a revised estimate of cost, in relation to the proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of Carmel Water Districts Nos. 1, 2, 8, 10 and 13 in said Town, consisting in each district of the construction of improvements to the district water tank or shared water tank and related eXuipment and site improvements, including original furnishings, eXuipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a revised maximum estimated cost of 71,315 to Carmel Water District No. 1 (an increase of 18,400), 3,762,615 to Carmel Water District No. 2 (an increase of 700,000), 652,796 to Carmel Water District No. 8 (an increase of 117,000), 151,158 to Carmel Water District No. 10 (an increase of 39,000), and 99,221 to Carmel Water District No. 13 (an increase of 25,600). Said capital proQects have been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental 8uality Review Act (ڠSE8RAڡ ,(the implementation of which as proposed, said regulations provide will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subQect matter thereof. Dated: Mahopac, New York, June 8, 2023. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CARMEL, P<TNAM CO<NTY, NEW YORK Ann Spofford Town Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GI=EN that the Town Board of the Town of Carmel, Putnam County, New York, will meet at the Town Hall, in Mahopac, New York, in said Town, on the 5th day of July, 2023, at 7:00 oڝclock P.M. Prevailing Time, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing upon a certain map, plan and report including an estimate of cost prepared in relation to the proposed increase and improvement of the facilities of the Lake Mahopac Park District in the Town of Carmel, Putnam County, New York, being the construction of improvements to the Lake Mahopac Dam, including incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid increase and improvement of the facilities of the Lake Mahopac Park District in the Town is 475,000, consisting of 300,000, plus 175,000 heretofore authoriaed for engineering assessment expenses. Said the capital proQect hereinafter described, as proposed, has been determined to be a Type II Action pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental 8uality Review Act, which regulations state that Type II Actions will not have any significant adverse impact on the environment" and At said public hearing said Town Board will hear all persons interested in the subQect matter thereof. The Town Board will make every effort to assure that the Public Hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone reXuiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Town Clerk. Dated: Mahopac, New York, June 8, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF CARMEL, P<TNAM CO<NTY, NEW YORK /s/Ann Spofford Town Clerk Hyelight Coaching LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/17/2023. Cty: Putnam. 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THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023 LEGAL NOTICES MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 29 Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and opeds are not necessaril\ those of Mahopac News or its affiliates. 6Xbmissions mXst inclXde a phone nXmber and address for verification. Not all letters and opeds will necessaril\ be pXblished. /etters and opeds which cannot be verified or are anon\moXs will not be pXblished. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 845-208-0774. Notice of Formation of Griffin Homes LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY SSNY on 2023- 0fl-1ffl. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Griffin Homes LLC: 332 Rockledge Road Mahopac NY 105fl1. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of B E Gilley LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY SSNY on 2023-0fl-05. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Republic Registered Agent Services Inc: 1fl3fl Western Ave Ste 1 Albany NY 12203. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of Scrumdiddlyumptious LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY SSNY on 2023-02-2fl. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY designated as agent of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Legalzoom: 701fl 13th Avenue Suite 202 Brooklyn NY 1122fi. Purpose: Any lawful purpose THIS IS NOT A PERMIT _________________________________________________ New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 0ffl/1ffl/2023 Applicant: 70 OLD ROUTE ffl LLC PO BOX 50fi BEDFORD, NY 1050ffl-050fi Facility: TOMPKINS RECYCLING FACILITY ffl0 OLD RTE ffl CARMEL, NY Application ID: 3- 3720-00371/0000fl Permitss Applied for: 1 - Article 2fl Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: in CARMEL in PUTNAM COUNTY Project Description: The project sponsor proposes to disturb approximately 21,030 sXuare feet of the state regulated 100 foot adjacent area of NYS Freshwater Wetland LC-55 Class II in order to construct a Construction Demolition C D debris processing facility. Project activities include excavating, grading, and filling to construct a processing building, access road, parking, and truck scales. 0.ffl acres of wetland mitigation is proposed to offset the impacts. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person via email to mike.grosso'dec.ny.gov State Environmental 8uality Review SE8R Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. SE8R Lead Agency None Designated State Historic Preservation Act SHPA Determination Evaluation using a Structural-Archaeological Assessment Form or other information has concluded that the proposed activity will not impact registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures. DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting CP-29 It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29. Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 07/0ffl/2023 or 15 days after the publication date Contact Person MICHAEL V GROSSO NYSDEC 21 S Putt Corners Rd New Paltz, NY 125ffl1 of this notice, whichever is later. mike.grosso'dec.ny.go UPDATED Halston Media fillers 12/31/20 (new address) *NOTE: when putting these into place, please take hyphenation off as it can get very confusing for web and/or email addresses. thanks! Mahopac News To advertise in Mahopac News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email freeman@halstonmedia. com. Advertise With Us When you advertise with Mahopac News, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout Mahopac, Mahopac Falls and portions of Carmel. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for Mahopac News is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a camera-ready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Contact Us Mahopac News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 845-208- 0774 or email mahopacnews@ halstonmedia.com. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Mahopac News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to mahopacnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Mahopac News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Mahopac News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and opeds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at mahopacnews@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 845-208-0774. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at mahopacnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Mahopac News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. 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UPDATED Halston Media fillers 12/31/20 (new address) *NOTE: when putting these into place, please take hyphenation off as it can get very confusing for web and/or email addresses. thanks! Mahopac News To advertise in Mahopac News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email freeman@halstonmedia. com. Advertise With Us When you advertise with Mahopac News, you are reaching thousands of households and businesses throughout Mahopac, Mahopac Falls and portions of Carmel. To advertise or to place a classified, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected]. Advertising Deadline The advertising deadline for Mahopac News is the Thursday before the next publication date. Advertisements can be submitted by you as a camera-ready PDF via email at [email protected]. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151. Contact Us Mahopac News is located at 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. You can contact us at 845-208- 0774 or email mahopacnews@ halstonmedia.com. Editorial Submissions Press releases and photos should be submitted to Mahopac News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to mahopacnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Mahopac News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Mahopac News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and opeds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at mahopacnews@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 845-208-0774. Share Your Milestones Let your neighbors know about the special moments in your life, whether it’s a birth, engagement, wedding or anniversary. Send us a photo and announcement at mahopacnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Mahopac News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. There is no charge for this announcement. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Photo Submissions Photos submitted to Mahopac News need to be a highresolution image. Images that are submitted at a low resolution cannot be published. Submit photos to Mahopac News by the Thursday before the next publication date. Submissions can be emailed to mahopacnews@halstonmedia. com or mail it to Mahopac News, 118 N. Bedford Road, Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope if you’d like your photo returned. Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at mahopacnews@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 845- 208-0774. Sports Deadline The sports deadline for Mahopac News is the Sunday before the next publication date. Varsity coaches should submit results and information by e-mail to sports@ halstonmedia.com. All youth sports and recreational sports items should also be submitted to the same e-mail address by the Thursday before the next publication date. LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on May 17, 2023, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Carmel, Putnam County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Such resolution was subject to permissive referendum. The period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum, and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed in connection with such resolution. A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. Dated: Mahopac, New York, June 19, 2023. _______________/s/Ann Spofford Town Clerk BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 17, 2023. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT AND IN AND FOR THE TOWN OF CARMEL, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $200,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $200,000 BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. Class of objects or purposes: Construction of drainage improvements, together with incidental improvements and expenses. Period of probable usefulness: fl0 years Maximum estimated cost: $200,000 Amount of obligations to be issued: $200,000 bonds. SEQRA status: Type II Action LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on May 17, 2023, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Carmel, Putnam County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Such resolution was subject to permissive referendum. The period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum, and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed in connection with such resolution. A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice. Dated: Mahopac, New York, June 19, 2023. _____________________/s/Ann Spofford Town Clerk BOND RESOLUTION DATED MAY 17, 2023. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING THROUGHOUT AND IN AND FOR SAID TOWN OF CARMEL, PUTNAM COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $900,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $900,000 BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. Class of objects or purposes: Road reconstruction and resurfacing, including drainage, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, landscaping, grading or improving rights-of-way, as well as other incidental expenses. Period of probable usefulness: 15 years Maximum estimated cost: $900,000 Amount of obligations to be issued: $900,000 bonds. SEQRA status: Type II Action
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