VOL. 14 NO. 25 THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEGAL NOTICES 23 LEISURE 18 MAHOPAC MUSINGS 2 OBITUARIES 4 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Mahopac teen finds traction in rock crawling competition pg 3 CATCH THE BUGGY Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR An “at-risk” Mahopac man who went missing on Thursday morning after leaving home for a walk was found alive and conscious on Monday afternoon after a multi-agency search-and-rescue effort that included police dogs, helicopters, aerial drones and door-to-door canvassing. Carmel Police Chief Anthony Hoffmann said Roy Clayton, age 66, was airlifted by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Clayton appeared to be suffering from exposure after more than 96 hours outdoors, Hoffmann said, but he is expected to recover. Clayton, an avid walker who suffers from epilepsy, left home in the midmorning last Thursday without his seizure medication and without a cell phone, Hoffmann said. When he didn’t return home, his family grew concerned and went looking for him. “A few hours went by before they called us,” Hoffmann said. “They were out searching on their own for a while.” When found on Monday afternoon, Clayton was stuck in a marshy wooded area behind a house on Pouting Rock Road in Mahopac Falls, less than a mile from the home he shares with his family. Calling the rescue a team effort, Hoffmann said it involved town, Missing Mahopac man found alive Rescue nearly thwarted by homeowner later arrested for obstruction Police secure Roy Clayton to a stretcher to prepare for transport. SEE RESCUE PAGE 6 PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELLEN SACHER Gerard Ahler CARMEL HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Call or email Gerard anytime 914-447-4106 [email protected] mycarmelhighway.com EXPERIENCE | LEADERSHIP | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY Paid for by Gerard Ahler THE REPUBLICAN & CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE
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Subscribe To request Mahopac News weekly delivery, call 845-208-8503 or email [email protected]. Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. Periodicals Postage Paid at Mahopac, NY and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mahopac News at 824 Route 6, Suite 4 • Mahopac, NY 10541 PAGE 2 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 (ISSN 2330-1627) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 824 Route 6, Suite 4 • Mahopac, NY 10541 Main Office 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Red Mills Art Exhibit The town’s Recreation and Parks Department is presenting the Red Mills Historic Park Art Exhibit at Red Mills Park, 23 Hill St., Mahopac. The opening reception was on Saturday, July 22. The free exhibit will run until Oct. 30 and is open to the public daily from dusk to dawn. It’s made possible in part by the Putnam Arts Council’s Art Link Grant Program and public funds from Putnam County. For more info, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 845-628-7888. An Evening in the Piazza The Italian American Cub’s “Ferragosto an Evening in the Piazza” Italian feast will come to the Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Park (Route 6N and Route 6) on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 4-9 p.m. This free event is open to the entire Mahopac community and surrounding neighbors. It will feature live classical and contemporary Italian music, authentic Italian food and treats, Rinaldi entertainment, face painting, and rides for kids—all designed to bring the flavor of an Italian piazza to the heart of Mahopac. Visit italianamericanclubofmahopac. org or call Giulio at 845-745- 2655 for more information. MSA Soccer Mahopac Sports Association’s fall soccer season registration is open and will run until Aug. 27, with early bird discounts on offer until Aug. 6. All teams practice once a week; games are played on Saturdays. Practices and games will be held at Baldwin Field or Airport Field. The season is expected to start on Saturday, Sept. 16, and will end on Saturday, Nov. 4 (rain date Nov. 11). MSA is also looking for coaches and volunteers. Register, volunteer, and learn more at MahopacSoccer.com or contact [email protected]. Book Barn Special Offer Buy 10 or more books at the Book Barn and receive one free book (excluding collectibles) or one free Book Barn tote bag. Hours are Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, 4 to 6:45 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EV Car Show The Yorktown Climate Smart Communities (“CSC”) Task Force and Yorktown100 will co-host an EV Car Show at Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field in Yorktown from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6. The event will feature electric vehicles and their owners who will be on hand to answer questions. Come for the EV Car Show beginning at 5 p.m., then bring a blanket or lawn chair and stay to enjoy family fun, food trucks, and great music at a free concert featuring the Rock Steady Dance Band, beginning at 6 p.m. Rain date is Aug. 20. If you’re already an EV owner who would like to show off your vehicle, contact [email protected] to register. Farmers Market The 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. Female Flag Football Summer female flag football registration is open for women and youth. Games will take place on the Somers High School turf field on Tuesday (youth) and Thursday (adults) evenings. Those interested can learn more by visiting clubs.bluesombrero.com/gridiron, emailing gridironpartners@gmail. com, or calling Gridiron Partners at 917-848-7780. MAHOPAC MUSINGS Your Family Car Care Center! 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Your Neighbor THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 3 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR The Melchner family may be best known around town for water recreation on Lake Mahopac, but Mahopac Marina owner Charlie Melchner Jr. and his son, known as Little Charlie, share a passion for sports on land too— most notably an off-road motorsport called rock crawling. “You compete by going through sets of cones on huge boulders, trying to get through it as fast as you can without hitting the cones,” Little Charlie Melchner said. “There are events all across the country. I’ve competed in Arizona, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire so far.” The vehicles used for rock crawling aren’t your typical road cars, or even like the rally cars and trucks used for most off-road racing. “We compete in custom tube-chassis buggies with big wheels and tires and parts from all different cars put together,” said Melchner, who turns 16 on this paper’s publication date, Aug. 3. “There are a lot of custom parts too that you wouldn’t normally put in a car.” The younger Melchner said his love of off-roading began at a very early age. “My dad put me on a quad when I was 3 and I worked up from there over time,” he said. “I started driving these machines when I was 8 years old, sitting on my dad’s lap—he would work the pedals while I steered. Eventually, Little Charlie got big enough to put pads under and behind himself so he could reach the gas pedal and steering wheel. “Now I can drive with my PRP suspension seat, which is a teen size so I don’t need pads.” Melchner said, adding that he was “born into the sport” thanks to his dad, who has been off-roading and building buggies for decades. “He started building show trucks in high school, then he started making the offroad buggies out of an old exhaust pipe bender,” the younger M e l c h n e r said. “He went out to California for his first competition and from there went on to be one of the top guys with lots of sponsors who helped him out.” While all motorsports require bravery, coordination and levels of fitness that non-racers may find surprising, Melchner said rock crawling also involves creativity and strategy. “This sport is very difficult,” he explained. “The people who are the best at it are very smart, they think in ways that others— including myself—sometimes would not in a million years think of. It takes time to develop the skill the top competitors have.” Melchner said he studies what other drivers are doing every chance he gets. “You can learn a lot by just watching,” he said. “I have been watching this sport for as long as I can remember, and you develop an understanding for what most vehicles will do before you even see them drive. “One of the biggest things you can do to learn is to ask questions,” he added. “If you don’t know why or how something works, just ask. The community is so incredibly friendly; they will do whatever it takes to help.” As with other forms of motorsport, the key is finding the limits of what the vehicle can do and driving right up to, but not over, that limit. “Finding these limits takes a lot of seat time—the time you have driving it,” Melchner said. “You will learn when it is bound up and something wants to snap, how articulated you can be without tipping over. All these things take time in the car, and you will break some parts learning. But you get to a point where you go on instinct and are one with the car. You will always learn new things when you are doing this.” While the car itself may be the main equipment, safety is also important. Melchner wears a fivepoint harness on his PRP suspension seat and wears a DOT approved helmet and fire suit. “I also have a kill switch that, if anything goes wrong, shuts off all power,” he said. Part of the fun and challenge is preparing the buggy for the various conditions. “We make changes to the buggy and the equipment as necessary,” Melchner said. “My dad and I work on the buggies in our garage at home. I weld everything, and we try to make it the best we can—whether it is moving a radiator or putting a light bar on, or even swapping the transmission. “We have a lot of good friends who help us out and are very talented as well,” he added. “Peter Snodgrass, who just started his own company called Makers Offroad Products, will let us take the buggies up to his shop or he will bring stuff to us.” Snodgrass has helped Melchner with his seat mount, side panels and pedal extensions. Another friend is Chris Graham, who helps weld the chassis when it breaks. “He helps us make parts the smart way and not just throw them on there,” Melchner said. “He is always helping and he THESE BUGGIESrock! ‘Little Charlie’ Melchner is following a family tradition in off-road competition “Little Charlie” Melchner competing in rock crawling ‘ “Little Charlie” Melchner competing in rock crawling PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHARLIE MELCHNER JR. I WAS INVITED TO COMPETE IN JAPAN TO REPRESENT TEAM USA IN AN EVENT CALLED TRAIL HERO IN NOVEMBER.’ - “Little Charlie” Melchner SEE LITTLE CHARLIE PAGE 22
PAGE 4 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 Angela Bartolotti Angela Marie Bartolotti, a long-time resident of Carmel and cherished member of the community, passed away on July 25, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born in the Bronx on Nov. 25, 1937, to Ciro and Maddalena (Chicco) Mazzella. Angela is survived by her devoted husband, Lawrence Bartolotti, and their loving children: Lawrence Bartolotti and his wife Linda; Mariann Lippolis; Juliann Lippolis and her husband Ciro; and Michael Bartolotti and his wife Aitza. Angela was the proud grandmother of Lisa O’Connor and her husband Michael, Kristen Lippolis, Angela Lippolis, Maria Lippolis, Emily Bartolotti, Danielle Lippolis, and Victoria Bartolotti. She was blessed to experience the joy of being a great-grandmother to Lucas O’Connor and Makayla O’Connor. Angela was predeceased by her sister, Carmela Mazzella. Born and raised in Bronx, N.Y., Angela was a proud alumna of Christopher Columbus High School. After graduating, she married the love of her life, Lawrence Bartolotti on Sept. 19, 1959, in the Bronx. Soon after marriage, they moved to East Northport, N.Y., to start their family, and they later moved to Carmel, where she would spend the rest of her life creating a warm and welcoming home for her family. Angela had a knack for making everyone feel special and loved, a trait that was wellappreciated in her role as a bus monitor at the Carmel Central School District. Angela’s kind and generous nature made her a cherished member of the community. Angela was a woman of many interests and was actively involved in her community. She was a dedicated member of the Lake Carmel Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, where she contributed her time and energy to support the local fire department. Angela also enjoyed the companionship and activities as a member of the Kent Senior Citizens. These interests, combined with her natural warmth and friendliness, ensured that Angela was well-loved and respected within her community. Angela’s love was boundless and her generosity immense. She had a heart that was always open, a hand that was always ready to help, and a smile that could light up a room. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who always put her family first. Angela was an excellent cook who proudly greeted all her houseguests by instructing them that they “better start eating!” Her kindness was an inspiration for many, and her love was a comfort to all who knew her. Angela will be remembered for her generous spirit, her loving heart, and the joy she brought to those around her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her loved ones and the countless lives she touched throughout her life. Angela’s life was a testament to the power of kindness and the strength of love. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Angela leaves behind a life well lived, a legacy of love well given, and a world made better by her presence. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Angela’s memory to Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave., Hawthorne, NY 10532, or call 914-769-0114. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Cargain Funeral Homes, Inc., 10 Fowler Ave., Carmel, NY 10512, 845-225- 3672, cargainfuneralhomes.com. OBITUARIES The Italian American Club (IAC) of Mahopac has awarded two MHS seniors each with $500 scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements and their contributions to their school and the greater community. The scholarships were awarded last month at the club’s general membership dinner meeting. This year’s scholarship recipients were Thomas Jacobellis and Giuliana Bartholdi. Jacobellis will attend Marist College, and major in sports communication; Bartholdi will attend Sacred Heart University, and major in education/speech and language pathology. Italian American Club President Giulio Cefaloni and Vice President Joseph Fierro presented a certificate and check to the students. Each winner read their application essay with the theme, “How the Italian Language and Culture have Influenced My Life” to the membership. After the presentation, the honorees and their families enjoyed an authentic Italian dinner and reception. Cefaloni commended the students for their outstanding academic, athletic, and community service achievements and wished them well in their educational pursuits, encouraging them to continue to study the Italian culture and language and to stay engaged in both their school and communities at large. “Individuals like these fill us with pride and hope for a brighter future,” he said. “The better world of tomorrow belongs to them.” Article courtesy of the Italian American Club IAC awards two seniors with scholarships Giuliana Bartholdi and Thomas Jacobellis, with their scholarship certificates, pose with members of the IAC. PHOTO CCOURTESY OF THE IAC Brewster Brewster, , NY an NY and d Bethel, C Bethel, CT T Design Centers Design Centers On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! On your project everyday until completion... 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county, and state police from both Putnam and Westchester, volunteer firefighters and EMTs from Mahopac and Mahopac Falls, and officers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation. “We had a lot of our people on this case; it was all hands on deck basically,” he said. For CPD, special acknowledgment would go to Lt. Michael Bodo, Det.-Sgt. Brian Forde, detectives Brian Smith and Daniel Shea, CPD K9 Pietro, PO Vincent DeSantola, and CPD drone operator, PO Vincenzo Rocco, the chief said. “New York State Police K9 Jet and Trooper Patrick Porteus (of the Somers Barracks), and CPD K9 Pietro and PO DeSantola found Mr. Clayton,” Hoffmann added. “But the help from the Sheriff’s Department, forest rangers from the DEC, Westchester County Police, and our local volunteer first responders also played a huge role.” One of the challenges, Hoffmann said, was that while Clayton walked regularly, he had no regular route, which meant the painstaking searches focused on different paths he may have taken: along Myrtle Avenue, Stillwater Road and other possible routes before a combination of techniques helped them zero in on Pouting Rock Road. “Through our neighborhood canvass, we started finding him on home security cameras,” Hoffmann said at the scene on Monday afternoon, minutes after Clayton’s rescue. “We kind of traced him up to this area yesterday, and we were searching with drones but didn’t have any luck— [and] we were facing some daylight challenges.” Hoffmann said a Pouting Rock Road family returning from vacation shared an image of Clayton on their security camera and helped the rescuers narrow down the search. But the video also raised another medical concern about Clayton in addition to his epilepsy. “We saw on the footage that he was walking with a bit of a limp, so that was a concern,” he said. “So we definitely had some medical concerns for his condition.” A RESCUE DELAYED According to Hoffmann, the rescue effort also faced an unexpected obstacle. “We had quite a bit of difficulty with the individual here at 59 Pouting Rock Road,” he said, alleging that the man refused to let searchers onto his property. “So the decision was made to come back again today in the daylight with a search warrant. Unfortunately, we had to take the gentleman [later identified as David Bennett, age 63] into custody. He fought with our officers.” Police were still investigating whether Bennett knew that Clayton was in the woods near his house and are trying to learn why he tried to prevent them from searching there. He faces charges of obstruction and resisting arrest (both misdemeanors) with other charges possible. PAGE 6 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 RESCUE FROM PAGE 1 SEE RESCUE PAGE 7 An aerial photo showing where Roy Clayton was found PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF CARMEL Law Offices of Joseph J. Tock 963 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 TOCKLAW.COM • 845-628-8080 CRIMINAL DEFENSE/DWI • PERSONAL INJURY REAL ESTATE • BUSINESS LAW • WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, PROBATE ‘ I have used the Law Offices of Joseph J. Tock for real estate and estate planning. Joe and his staff were professional, courteous, efficient, and they always returned my calls promptly when needed. I would never consider going to another law office for my legal needs. ~B.W. (845) 621-1000 Independent & Family Owned Since 1977 CALL ALBANO FOR BUY SELL RENT INVEST REAL ESTATE EVERYTHING BOGO 40% OFF OFFER ENDS 10/31 888-448-0421
“We are exploring with the Putnam County DA if, and which, felony charges are appropriate,” Hoffmann said. After Bennett’s arrest, the K9s were able to search his property, where they found Clayton just a few hundred yards from the house. “I believe the location [where Clayton was found] is on Bennett’s property,” Hoffmann said. “It’s [in the woods] between 59 Pouting Rock Road and 35 Carmine Drive. We were able to attend to him with Carmel PD personnel, Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, State Police, and New York State Forest Rangers. We were able to get him out and get him to a Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department ambulance. They brought him to the firehouse, where he was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center.” How did Clayton—a regular walker in the area—end up in the woods between two homes? “We don’t know,” Hoffmann said. “Through our investigation, we are pursuing all possible avenues. From what we were able to gather, he didn’t have a set routine that we could focus on.” Once Clayton was found, the next challenge was getting him out to an ambulance, which couldn’t navigate the rough terrain. They used a Sheriff’s Dept. all-terrain vehicle, but in the end, after officers provided assistance at the scene, they were able to walk him out to Carmine Drive and a waiting ambulance. “Luckily, the police officers were medically trained and were able to attend to him,” Hoffmann said. “Detective Brian Smith called the family with the good news. He said they were in shock but overjoyed and were on their way to the hospital to meet him.” Town Supervisor Mike Cazzari said the rescue was a relief to all the first responders and showed the value of the K9 unit, which returned to Carmel PD last December. “I want to thank the brave men and women of the Carmel Police, New York State Police, and Putnam Sheriff’s Department for their hard work in saving this man,” Cazzari said. “I would also like to say how amazing the K9 officers and their dogs were in rescuing him. Thank you Carmel Town Board for allowing our K9 unit to start up again—this is its second save so far.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 7 RESCUE FROM PAGE 6 Roy Clayton being tended to by NYS DEC Forest Rangers, NYSP, PCSO, and CPD personnel. Roy Clayton PHOTOS COURTESY OF CARMEL PD Police officers found Roy Clayton in the woods behind this property on Pouting Rock Road. PHOTO: EMILE MENASCHÉ 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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For more information, call the editor at 845-208-0774 PAGE 8 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 “The scariest day of my life was the day Keith Moon decided he liked me.” - Joe Walsh We’ve all had people who’ve rolled through our lives like thunder, making a loud noise and then disappearing into the dark forever, leaving turmoil in their wake. Some of them we may consider friends, some we may label acquaintances, and then for others it’s just, “What the hell was that?!” I guess they are what we would call “characters.” I’ve had several characters cross my path, for good and for ill, and it was always memorable. JACK My first dorm roommate at SUNY Oswego was a guy named Jack from Brooklyn. Since I was a transfer from a two-year school, I was a junior when I arrived there. Most on my dorm floor were newbie freshmen, and that included good ol’ Jack. Jack was 18 and had hair the color of old straw, which was thin, parted in the middle, and framed his face like a motorcycle helmet. Though he ate like an offensive lineman, he was rail thin. His gray-blue eyes looked like they were hiding some kind of ancient wisdom, but trust me when I tell you they did not. His skin was pasty white, like parchment. His demeanor was that of a 70-year-old man with chronic health issues—always cranky and ready to ball out someone. Maybe that was because he smoked about two packs of cigarettes a day. That is not hyperbole. He really did smoke that much... and he was just 18. I, unfortunately, have these vivid and disturbing memories of him waking up early in the morning, sitting up on the edge of his bed, and rocking the room with a coughing fit heretofore never seen by the likes of man. He would heave and gag and then wretch forth some sort of weird, liquid nastiness into a cup he kept nearby. This would go on for some time, almost to the point where I was thinking of calling 9-1-1. Then he would finally finish up, sigh, and lay back with a beatific smile on his face. After he gathered himself, he would sit back up and proceed to light a A tale of two friends BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD No one in local government asked for this national migrant crisis, but tragically, decades of inaction by our federal government amplified by dishonest and underhanded moves by politicians placed it on our doorstep. In New York, the misinformation began with city officials and their representatives refusing to coordinate with municipalities before bussing homeless individuals into their jurisdictions. On numerous occasions, New York City outright lied about their intentions and actions, as well as their own legal requirements to care for these human beings. But the truth is the misinformation has come from all angles and political persuasions. Look no further than the instance of a group deceiving the nation about homeless veterans being displaced by New York City’s action in Orange Countyproving to be a despicable hoax. Here in Putnam County, the playbook has been no different for opponents of our actions to prevent a homelessness crisis from unfolding in our community. Elected officials, political organizations and pundits in the press, who did not support Putnam County’s emergency action and local legislation, engaged in a campaign of disinformation to gaslight and further their own goals of self-promotion, division and fear mongering. Putnam’s new “Homeless Shelter” law is short, simple and barely over one page long. The regulation within it states, “No municipality outside of Putnam County, or agent thereof, may offer or provide temporary housing within Putnam County, thereby creating a homeless shelter as defined above, without first entering into a shared services agreement with Putnam County to provide said services.” Despite what critics have asserted, this law does not ban or prohibit any human being from existing in Putnam County, it does not eliminate or change local zoning, it does not change any law enforcement operations or powers, nor does it infringe on anyone’s Constitutional rights. You’ll note, nowhere in this local law is migrant, immigrant, or asylum seeker ever mentioned. This is because, while the migrant crisis is part of the origin of this law, it’s not what this law is about. New York City’s actions simply exposed a flaw in existing law that other municipalities could exploit in the future, and we sought to fix it. Shuttling homeless individuals around without a coordinated plan agreed to by all parties is simply inhumane. Humanitarian organizations such as the International Rescue Committee have acknowledged this deep concern, saying “asylum seekers are being transported by state and local governments… often without informed consent, coordination or planning. Asylum seekers should not be used for political stunts.” The reality is, what New York City and other municipalities have attempted to do equates to dumping their obligations onto other municipalities with zero planning. In Putnam County, we demonstrated restraint and exercised Combating disinformation The need for proper planning & responsible action KEVIN BYRNE PUTNAM COUNTY EXECUTIVE SEE DUMAS PAGE 9 SEE BYRNE PAGE 10
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(Oh, hell, who am I kidding? He did it on Tuesday nights as well.) “Putting together a little soiree and we are making a beer run,” he would announce. “We are collecting for the fund. Wanna contribute? It’s five dollars apiece.” Then as we were leaving to go to the store, he’d always say to me, “Can I bum five bucks off you?” He never said, “Can I borrow five bucks?” because that would imply that he planned to pay you back. He did not. He also built a huge debt with Oswego Sub Shop. They delivered and they would take personal checks, which was their first mistake. Subs back then were like $3.50, and yet Jack’s checks would still bounce higher than a Super Ball. The shop would pin his rubber checks on the corkboard near the register and they constantly called our room looking for him. “I got enough checks here to sink a battleship,” is the exact quote I remember the sub shop guy telling me. I felt bad for him. Jack managed to accomplish all of this without ever attending a single class. Not one. Ever. I can’t remember what his major was, but it might have been business. But it didn’t matter. He lasted just one semester. His GPA was zero... maybe lower. He was gone in less than four months. And that was devastating because, beyond his money and hygiene issues, Jack had the best stereo on the floor and the most amazing record collection. I was going to miss those. GREG Greg was the opposite of Jack. He was not a ne’er-do-well. In fact, he was one of the smartest folks I’d ever met and maybe the best writer, too. Greg would fall into the long-term friend category; we still stay in contact via social media. He lives in the middle of Connecticut. I hadn’t seen him in 20 years, but when I was in rehab recovering from my leg surgery, he drove two hours (each way) to come to see me and bring me Chinese food. I got to know Greg because when I was managing editor at the Pawling News-Chronicle, I hired him to be a reporter. He handled the gig effortlessly and it was good to have one person on my staff I didn’t have to watch over. In fact, he elevated what the job entailed to new heights, which of course, made it impossible to replace him. Greg had all the talent and skill to be an editor or a manager. But he had no desire for that. He didn’t want to boss anybody, and he didn’t very much like being bossed. He tolerated it from me because he liked me. He basically just wanted to be left alone. I had no problem with that. That is why I was surprised when he took a job with a regional daily known for its micromanagement. His reporting was brilliant, but he didn’t last long, just as I’d predicted. A few years later, I moved to L.A., and we lost touch for a while. Then much to my surprise and delight, he moved to L.A. too! He got a job as a medical writer, penning articles that might as well have been written in Sanskrit as far as I was concerned. Way over my head. But he had the same problems with authority there, just like everywhere else he worked. That’s why he’s ended up with a long and lucrative career as a freelancer. Greg has always been a contrarian. For those of us who grew up in the classic rock era, learning to play the guitar, piano, harmonica, or drums was one way to follow our dreams of stardom. Greg learned to play the trumpet. He still plays it to this very day. And he’s pretty good. He was also a world-class croquet player. I bet you didn’t know you could even be one of those. Most of us consider it a cute game you play drunkenly during a backyard barbecue. But there are professional levels of croquet with elite players competing in world tournaments. One year, Greg played in a world championship in Toronto. I have no idea how well he did. He belonged to the Beverly Hills Croquet Club and one year he invited me to the club’s open house, where members could bring in guests and introduce them to the sport. (I still feel funny calling it that.) I remember standing there on the most pristine grass I had ever seen and just soaking it all in. Growing up in a very rural and very small upstate town, I never imagined myself in such a scenario—hanging out at a swanky Beverly Hill country club, even if it was for croquet. The mallets and the wickets were different than the ones you have at home. The mallets were heavier, better built, and with cool graphics. The wickets were made from a higher grade of metal and were thicker and sturdier. Everything around you was nicer than whatever you had been around before. I spent most of the day chasing my ball because Greg kept using his ball to knock mine off course—something he could do with startling accuracy. I didn’t care. The drinks were top-notch. I’m a good writer, but Greg could write circles around me if he wanted to. At least I think he can. As I said, I can’t understand a word of his medical writing. I just assume it must be really good. When I interviewed Greg for the newspaper job, as he was leaving the office, I said, “Oh, one last question. When you are not writing and doing journalism stuff, what do you like to do with your spare time?” He thought for a moment and said simply, “Drink beer. Shoot pool.” Then he walked out. I knew right then I would not only hire him, but we would become good friends. And he would never ask me for beer money.
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In the wake of every neighboring county (even Westchester, according to early remarks by Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano) being caught off guard by the City’s actions, and after Title 42 expired, generating a new wave of unplanned migration into the United States, and after I wrote to Mayor Adams and received no response, Putnam County responded to ensure a shared services agreement would first be in place before the City, or any other municipality, attempted to abandon their homeless population in our county. This was after we confirmed Putnam County’s temporary rentals were already 80% full with limited capacity, and after Putnam County learned that New York City’s representatives engaged directly with a motel, without any county or local government’s knowledge, seeking a sixmonth to five-year contract. Virtue signaling gestures of funding from the federal and state governments have been largely cosmetic, as these very same entities have refused to address the source of this crisis. Earlier this year, New York City was given $1 billion in the state budget, yet the City continues with its half-baked plans and no meaningful coordination. Recently, it was reported the City threatened non-compliance with its own mandated “Right to Shelter” rule, signaling it would not provide services or housing for people beyond 60 days. Now, Mayor Adams’ administration is sending brochures to the southern border, encouraging homeless migrants to not come at all. In the face of this emergency, we had an obligation to act. From the beginning, I made it clear to legislators, town supervisors and village mayors, after providing them a copy of the emergency declaration and executive orders on May 22, that emergency action was a temporary solution. Governing through emergency orders for prolonged periods of time, as Gov. Cuomo once did, is not good government. This is why I went to the Legislature with a proposed solution to this very serious problem. They agreed to begin the legislative process and placed a draft homeless shelter law on the Rules Committee agenda. I engaged with local stakeholders about the draft law and accepted valuable feedback from people, including one constituent who expressed concern that the initial draft could possibly be misconstrued to encompass existing organizations that serve our homeless population. On my recommendation, the draft was amended by the Legislature, and the constituent withdrew his objection. This new draft was then reviewed, debated and unanimously reported out of the Rules Committee by a vote of 3–0 on June 21. On July 5, the Putnam County Legislature, by a vote of 7–1 approved the new homeless shelter law. I presented at and sat through the entire Rules Committee meeting, listening to all comments, and while I could not attend the full legislative meeting in person, I watched and listened to every comment made online. Following the Legislature’s vote, as per our County Charter, the County posted online and in print details for a public hearing held by my executive office. I granted the maximum number of days to receive feedback and engaged directly with those who attended. I made myself personally available to debunk the numerous lies that had been spread about what was a simple and short piece of legislation. Throughout this process, it became abundantly clear that many critics of our actions did not take the necessary time (mere minutes) to read the very publicly available and relevant documents pertaining to this pressing issue. We always knew that our actions were justified. I refused to let Putnam County be bullied by the City or anyone else. Despite the rhetoric and angry disinformed commentary, we remained confident in going to court to defend our preliminary measures. And indeed, this week, the Honorable Judge Lyle E. Frank, who has been presiding over New York City’s lawsuit against 30 local governments in New York State Supreme Court in New York City, made his decision in the case against Putnam County stating “the petition is dismissed in its entirety as against the County of Putnam.” This decision was rendered on July 26, the same day as our public hearing and the same day our emergency actions were rescinded, after which I proudly signed our homeless shelter legislation into law. Our nation is dealing with a humanitarian crisis at our southern border of incredible proportions. Our federal government has failed us for far too long and we need a real solution. The President’s refusal to take ownership of this crisis and take corrective actions to secure our nation’s southern border and fix the asylum-seeking process has left municipalities across America with few options. The $1 billion from the state and hundreds of millions of dollars from the federal government provided to New York City doesn’t even scratch the surface of the outstanding need that still exists. Cities all over the country have become overwhelmed. While Putnam County has acted responsibly, the fact remains that this is a national crisis in need of a national solution. The federal government must wake up and finally rise to the occasion. Kevin Byrne is the Putnam County Executive. BYRNE FROM PAGE 8 To advertise in Mahopac News, call Brett Freeman at 845-208-8151 or email [email protected].
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PAGE 12 MAHOPAC NEWS – THU Mahopac Boy Scouts Troop 1 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on July 22 to celebrate the accomplishments of Jozef Bachleda, Jackson Grimm, and Kyle Link. Troop 1 leaders, fellow scouts, family, and friends were in attendance at Grace Lutheran Church in Yorktown Heights to honor the young men as they were recognized for earning Eagle Scout status, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. State and local officials in attendance included state Sen. Pete Harckham, and Assemblyman Matt Slater, County Executive Kevin Byrne, Town Councilman Frank Lombardi, and Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy. The keynote address was delivered by Eagle Scout Davis Grimm, a former Troop 1 scout. Nina Kallmeyer from the Carmel Recreation & Parks Department—for whom both Kyle Link and Jozef Bachleda did their Eagle projects—was also on hand, along with Sheriff’s Dept. Senior Investigator Randel Hill (along with K-9 Flash), the beneficiary of Jackson Grimm’s project. JOZEF BACHLEDA Jozef Bachleda is the current senior patrol leader for Troop 1 and has earned an impressive 50 merit badges and reached the rank of Eagle at the age of 15. For his Eagle project, Bachleda built and installed a large message board near the pavilion and beach at Sycamore Park in Mahopac for the posting of notices for park visitors. It displa along the top and fea each side. The benchedar wood live-edge holes filled with blue red, white, and blue th board was made to ceing out to public plac years of quarantine an the Carmel Parks anpartment. JACKSON GRIMM The second oldest of Grimm joined scouts so far, he is the second immediate family. He ing the younger scouts 1 and spent a great d Court of Honor welco The Bachleda family: Daria, Veronika, Jozef Jr., and Jozef Sr. Troop 1 scouts and leaders at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor Putn Asse Coo Daria Bachleda pins the Eagle award on her son Jozef. Jozef Bachleda created a sign board and bench at Sycamore Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF GWEN DAVIS State Senator Pete Harckham poses with the Eagle Scouts. PHOTOS: JENNA WALDMAN Sunflower & Sangria Festival August 18 - 20 Meadowbrook Farm Catskills Leeds, NY GreatNorthernCatskills.com It happens here. Feel it. Breathe it. Live it.
RSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 PAGE 13 ays the park name atures a bench on es are made of ceplanks that have epoxy to create a heme. The message elebrate people goces again after two nd is dedicated to d Recreation De f four boys, Jackson in first grade and, Eagle Scout in his excelled in teachs while with Troop eal of time volunteering, earning over 300 community service hours. Grimm served with the troop as a patrol leader, bugler, assistant patrol leader, and senior patrol leader. For his Eagle project, Grimm’s love of dogs led him to create a tribute to the K-9 officers of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. The tribute consists of a display stand honoring all K-9 officers (past and present), in addition to a beautiful seating area with custom-made cedar benches and planters. The project was installed at the Sheriff’s office in Carmel and was very warmly received. KYLE LINK Kyle Link’s road to Eagle Scout began in the fourth grade when he joined Pack 271 at Austin Road Elementary School. As he moved up to Boy Scouts he was mentored by the older boys in the troop and gained knowledge from both troop leaders and the older scouts. Kyle also served as senior patrol leader. For his Eagle project, Link built two wood picnic tables that sit on slate patios within Red Mills Park in Mahopac. The wood used had been reclaimed and milled from wood piles from the former Tappan Zee Bridge. The slate patios were set on top of a 5-inch reinforced concrete slab that was built on-site with the help of Ed Kuck Excavation. The additional seating was greatly needed and has enhanced the park for visitors and residents to enjoy. Article courtesy of Gwen Davis, Troop 1 - Mahopac. omes new Eagle Scouts Sam Grimm, Cooper Grimm, Gwen Davis, Jackson Grimm, Darrin Grimm, and keynote speaker Davis Grimm Roland Link, Annalee Meyers, Trudy Link, Maryann Link, Kyle Link, Joseph Link, Kirsten Link, and Caroline Link nam County DA Robert Tendy, Town Councilman Frank Lombardi, emblyman Matt Slater, and County Sheriff Chief Investigator and K-9 ordinator Randel Hill stand with the Eagle Scouts. Kyle Link pins the Father’s award on his father, Joe. Jackson Grimm pins the Father’s award on his dad. Jackson Grimm was inspired by his love for dogs to create a tribute to K-9 officers for the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. PHOTO COURTESY OF GWEN DAVIS Kyle Link built picnic tables at Red Mills Park using wood salvaged from the old Tappan Zee Bridge. PHOTO COURTESY OF GWEN DAVIS
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Ross Perot came on strong stating that he was going to solve problems by getting the best people, whoever they might be, to figure out solutions and implement them. The thing is, what is best for billionaires may not be best for working folk, or best for Wall Street versus Main Street, etc. Who’s to say who are the best anyway? The biggest problem I have with the No Labels Party, which appears to be fronted by Joe Manchin, Democrat of West Virginia, and Jon Huntsman, Republican of Utah, is where they stand on the actual tough issues. Where do they stand on: abortion, gun control/gun rights, support for Ukraine and NATO, balancing the budget, raising/lowering taxes (and on whom), DEI/affirmative action, gay rights, women rights and the ERA, student loan relief, the environment, oil and coal vs. wind and solar power, the Supreme Court, healthcare, water shortages, immigration and border security, and much more. Sure, No Labels sounds good as a blank slate until you start to fill in the details. The devil is in the details. Just as Ross Perot came across as a breath of fresh air and an alternative to Bush vs. Clinton, the more you knew about him and his positions on the issues, the less exciting he became. So, I suggest that before anyone jumps on the No Labels bandwagon, let’s see who is driving it and which direction this thing is going. -Ralph Ehrenpreis Mahopac LETTER Last month I wrote about the power grab of Albany politicians, which if not vetoed by Governor Hochul or overturned by the courts on constitutional grounds, would almost ensure majority party domination of future elections as well as stifling local issues in the electoral process. The proposed law would, among other things, move all elections to even-numbered years to align with presidential and national election cycles. No need to rehash the legislation again, but it is wrong-headed. As New York seeks to drown out minority voices in the political process, it’s worth contrasting their approach to our neighbors in Connecticut. Connecticut has a long history of doing the exact opposite of what New York seeks to do. They were ahead of their time when they passed the “Minority Representation Act” in 1921. The system requires political balance on local boards and commissions in its municipalities. It’s fitting that this unique approach to local government comes from the state responsible for “the Connecticut compromise,” which broke a deadlock in the negotiations for our Constitution and set up our bicameral system of government, which ensured that the more populous states would not dominate the less populous states in our federal system. This was accomplished by creating a Senate with two representatives from each state and a House with representatives apportioned by population. The Connecticut minority representation system uses elections to seat the majority of their representatives, but they limit the number of representatives chosen by the electorate. They reserve a certain number of seats for the minority party. In a board of six, for example, two seats might be reserved for the minority party. Their system requires a minority voice in local government decision-making processes. According to Fair Vote, a not-for-profit seeking election reform, “The purpose behind this law is to include minority perspectives and ideas in local decisionmaking.” In Westchester County, the vast majority of town boards are exclusively one party and most elections are not contested. A minority party receiving 45% of the vote receives no representation on the board. As a country, we rightly embrace diversity. However, that is limited to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. Our local governance could certainly benefit from diversity of thought or political perspective. It’s important to protect ourselves from the tyranny of the majority. Multiple perspectives result in better decisionmaking. I learned about the benefits of the two-heads-being-better-thanone concept when I participated in some of my school board training. Each person was given a minute to study a penny and asked to draw a picture of it from memory. Results were compared. Then we came together in groups of five to collaborate on the same drawing. Not surprisingly, the groups did a much better job than any individual. Everyone noticed and remembered different things. Diverse perspectives produce better outcomes. While I am a fan of non-partisan local government, a system of guaranteed minority representation might be the next best thing. One of the wonders of our federal system is that each of our 50 states are laboratories for reform. We can learn from our reform-minded neighbors to the east. A John F. Kennedy quote making the rounds says it well, “Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past - let us accept our own responsibility for the future.” Let’s seek diversity of thought and perspective DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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Savings calculation is based on a comparison of Consumer Cellular’s average customer invoice to the average cost of single-line entry-level plans o ered by the major U.S. wireless carriers as of May 2022. CALL CONSUMER CELLULAR 844-919-1682 Switch & Save Up to $250/Year On Your Talk, Text and Data Plan! NOTHING YOU NEED. YOU DON’T. EVERYTHING Every home Sunday during the summer, the Hudson Valley High-A professional baseball team hosts a game that dogs are allowed to attend. We took Gidget, the cutest dog in the world, to her first nine innings, and I must admit, she seemed pretty underwhelmed by the experience. Believe me, if they tried this trick at the U.S. Open, all hell would break loose with that many tennis balls flying around. Have you ever tried to hit a tennis ball that a Labrador just retrieved? “You said you were going to serve them and I was able to fit three servings in my mouth.” The day was a little hot for dogs and after a few innings she wanted to go home. I told her in order to do that, she’ll have to get on base, steal second, wait for a wild pitch and go home on an error. Besides, what older tradition is there than a hot dog at a ball game? By late afternoon it cooled off, and she started to enjoy the attention. Gidget is tolerant of preschoolers, impartial to other dogs and attractive to cats. What she really wanted to do was make friends with whatever was living near the dumpsters behind the stands. I said, Gidget, what kind of friendship would that be? First of all you’re going to have to jump all the way up into that garbage bin, and when you get there I know you and you won’t like the food. How is it going to feel to be dumped by a someone who lives in a dumpster? The players on the field are two rungs of the ladder away from playing in the big leagues. And even though the game is played exactly the same way, there are some innovations that could smooth the transition to the majors. For instance, whenever there’s a two strike count, a train whistle sounds and everyone stomps their feet on the metal bleachers, and it sounds exactly like the No. 4 subway that goes by Yankee Stadium, only it stops on schedule. There isn’t very much offensive language directed at the players, so they’ll need to practice their defensive language on their own time. There was some barking at the umpire, but that was mostly by the dogs. But if you pay attention you may see some players on the way up. You may see them on the way back down. If there were any scouts in attendance, surely they would have offered Gidget a modeling contract by now. There’s a lot going on inbetween innings. There are all sorts of games of skill and chance, designed to let the announcer make fun of you. If you’ve ever had a sadistic camp counselor, you’ll know what I’m talking about. There were Hula Hoops, Frisbees, pool floats, traffic cones, but no matter if you won or lost, you were somehow going to get soaked with water. I used the time to bond with Gidget, and we chatted about some of the paradoxes of the game, like why do they call them “stands” when you sit in them, and why do they call them “innings” when they contain outs, and why do you sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” when you’re already there, and does foul territory smell any worse? I had some more things to discuss, but I couldn’t hear myself over her snoring. The theme of the day was “Christmas in July,” so we were awash with caroling, Santa beards, candy canes and reindeer antlers. It seems to me that if Christmas in December isn’t sufficient to get the job done, we’re not doing it correctly. My birthday is on Christmas Day, and still, I’m over it by Halloween. By the way, I didn’t hear any talk of “Birthday Presents in July.” I’m starting a movement right now called, “4th of July in December,” and we can have fireworks, barbecues and 78-degree weather. In-between innings were more contests and exhibitions. A gal stood on top of the dugout and was lip-syncing a Taylor Swift song at a stadium, just like Taylor Swift does. There were mascots dressed up as raccoons, skunks and mosquitos, I’m not entirely sure why. It is a farm team after all, so I guess it shouldn’t be that surprising. The atmosphere was like Times Square, a street fair, a circus and a birthday party all rolled into one. Gidget slept through most of it. Eventually I remembered that there was a game going on- the home team didn’t win due to an implosion of the bullpen. It certainly wouldn’t have happened if Gidget were pitching. She is a southpaw, northpaw, eastpaw and westpaw, depending on which direction the mound faces. 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Sports PAGE 16 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 BY WES ADAMS CONTRIBUTING WRITER There’s no better time than the dog days of summer to do something that benefits other members of the dog family at the Wolf Conservation Center of South Salem. To inspire you to drag your tail off the couch and get moving through this heat and humidity, join the growing pack of runners, walkers, and bikers from around the world and around your neighborhood participating in August’s month-long Run Like a Wolf challenge. With Mahopac schools becoming the Wolf Pac this fall, running is an especially timely way to show solidarity with the four-legged kind. The annual challenge raises money to support the organization’s critical work to preserve and protect a keystone species that was once populous across North America. Funds support the center’s educational programming, research, advocacy, and recovery efforts on behalf of Mexican gray wolves and red wolves. The race’s on-foot category challenges walkers, runners, and hikers to complete 100 miles in 31 days, while riders in the bike category are going for 200 miles. “There’s no minimum age to sign up,” said Patrice Capobianchi, Donor Relations Manager at WCC. “So, it’s a great way to get the whole family together to enjoy the outdoors.” Now in its third year, the challenge remains a virtual event. This DIY-friendly format allows participants at home or on vacation total flexibility to complete their mileage any way they want. And flexibility is key. In 2020, Brian Marschhauser (former Halston Media editor) reported that his plan to log the hundred miles with a 5K (3.1 miles) a day quickly went off the rails in the very first week as he found himself preferring to vary mileage from day to day. “Some days I just wanted to stay home, lay down, and take a break,” said Marschhauser. “But I knew that missing a day would only make me fall further behind. So, I put on my running clothes and went outside—day after day after day.” In the end he ran closer to 70 miles, and hiked and walked another 30 with his wife and dog. Another advantage to the virtual nature of the event is that supporters of the WCC can participate from anywhere on the globe. According to Capobianchi, “While we imagine many of our fellow international wolf lovers and advocates would be nothing short of enthusiastic to join us for a local run here in New York, we know this would be nearly impossible to achieve. Instead, our virtual run lets people compete anywhere and at any time during the month of August.” For the second year, race organizers will partner with the University of Minnesota’s Voyageurs Wolf Project to once again bring a wild wolf into the fold. This year racers can track their daily mileage against that of B2L, a GPS-collared wolf living in northern Minnesota within Voyageurs National Park. B2L is a wolf frequently on the move and has been known to travel up to thirty miles in a single day. Or not: Race organizers report that last year’s Voyageurs wolf partner wandered into a tasty blueberry patch, which slowed him down for a few days. Typically, the event hosts over 1,000 participants across both the run and bike categories. So far, participants from 37 states and 14 countries have signed up. And not all participants are human. “We always welcome animals to compete alongside their human counterparts, and some of the animals that have previously competed have signed up once again,” said the WCC’s Capobianchi. Reflecting wolves’ preference for living and running in packs, the Run Like a Wolf challenge Run for the wolves - in the ’Pac and beyond Wolf Conservation Center to stage virtual fundraiser this August Canine companions can be registered for the challenge as official participants. PHOTO COURTESY OF DECLAN ADAMS THE RUNAROUND SEE WOLVES PAGE 17
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 SPORTS MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 17 This year participants can compare their daily mileage to that of B2L, a GPS-collared wolf living in northern Minnesota within Voyageurs National Park. PHOTO COURTESY OF WCC Evenings are a great time to log miles as you beat the heat, but don’t forget to carry water and wear a headlamp and light-up, highvisibility vest like local runner Melissa Atkin. PHOTO COURTESY OF ARON SCHOR allows runners, walkers, and riders to participate as part of a team. There are three different types of teams that participants can create or join: relay, social, or corporate teams. Individuals in groups of up to three can band together and split the 100 or 200 miles between them, like a relay race. In social and corporate teams, all participants are required to complete each category’s full mileage, but there’s no limit to team size. WCC organizers offer a bonus to teams of 10 or more of $10 off the registration fee for each member. This year Run Like a Wolf is partnering with LOWA Boots and Thule to award prizes to top finishers in speed, mileage, and fundraising. These top finishers will be asked to provide proof of their accomplishments from their preferred fitness tracking application, such as Strava, Fitbit, etc. Organizers will also host a raffle for challenge fundraisers, as well as a product giveaway across each of our social media platforms for users who post and use the hashtag #RunLikeaWolf. Like last year, each registrant will have the ability to join a wolf pack (Alawa, Nikai, Trumpet, or Lava), and the pack with the highest mileage will be invited to a private virtual program with Wolf Conservation Center staff (of both the twoand four-legged varieties). All participants who complete the challenge will receive a custom woodcut medal from Raven Tree Works, a creative duo local to South Salem. Held during these hazy, lazy weeks when Sirius, the Dog Star, is rising and setting with the sun, how effective a fundraiser is this event for fellow members of the family Canidae? Last year, 969 challengers from 36 countries participated. And during the race, $60,000 was raised and 85,000 miles were logged. To register, and to find more information, visit the event’s website: nywolf.org/run-like-awolf-2023 WOLVES FROM PAGE 16 2023 MAHOPAC FOOTBALL GOLF OUTING Supports YOUTH through HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Programs Hosted by MSA and TD CLUB **** HOLE SPONSORSHIPS APPRECIATED! **** Sponsors logo to be featured on Advertisements for this event, as well as Banner at Home Games. Contact Mike Scanlon ([email protected]) or Beth Gerleit ([email protected]). 8:30 am Check-in /Access to driving range 9:30 am Shotgun Start Scramble format with closest to pin, long drive. PUTNAM GOLF COURSE Friday, August 18 $150 per golfer LUNCH Included and Immediatly Following (appx 2-4 pm) Complimentary Beverages will be available on the course REGISTRATION CLICK HERE CLICK HERE SPONSORSHIP SPONSOR OF HOLE IN ONE COMPETITION Progressive Animal Hospital What is the most common mismanaged condition that you see? THE ITCHY DOG! Is your pet... scratching • licking • chewing feet or having chronic skin infections? Stop treating the symptoms and find out the underlying cause with a simple blood test. Get your pet feeling better and stop the frequent trips to the vet. INDEPENDENTLY OWNED and OPERATED 268 route 202 l somers, ny 10589 914.248.6220 l progressive-vet.com Voted “Best of Somers” 2020-2023
PAGE 18 – MAHOPAC NEWS LEISURE THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 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. Indicates tire pressure 4. Request 7. Clairvoyance 10. 007’s creator 11. Adult male 12. Scandinavian god of battle 13. Cloths spread on a coffin 15. Breeze through 16. Ladyfish genus 19. It’s good to take them 21. Noble-governed territory 23. Members of U.S. Navy 24. Card game resembling rummy 25. Affected by injury 26. Member of a Semitic people 27. Left 30. Woman’s cloak 34. S. American plant 35. Prohibit 36. Offense 41. Dish soap brand 45. Ottoman military commanders 46. Ancient Greek City 47. Makes unhappy 50. Discuss again 54. Medical instrument 55. Promote 56. A beloved carb 57. Tag the base runner to get him out 59. Prehistoric people 60. Large African antelope 61. Vehicle 62. Georgia rockers 63. Scientific instrument (abbr.) 64. A major division of g eological time 65. Attempt CLUES DOWN 1. Plant of the nettle family 2. Fit to be sold 3. Rather 4. Collected 5. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 6. Patella 7. Ageless 8. Lists of course requirements 9. Pokes at 13. TV network 14. They __ 17. Cooking hardware 18. U.S. Army title 20. Iron-containing compound 22. Swiss river (alt. spelling) 27. Former French coin 28. Electronic countermeasures 29. Taxi 31. Helps little firms 32. Woeful 33. Midway between northeast and east 37. Glowing 38. Tasks which should be done 39. An informal body of friends 40. Intrinsic nature 41. Neural structures 42. Brews 43. Where ships unload cargo 44. Singer 47. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 48. Southwest Scotland town 49. Most worthless parts 51. Viscous 52. Put to work 53. Old world, new 58. Swiss river Bananas are a versatile fruit that can be eaten right off the bunch or utilized in a bevy of recipes. Despite being characterized as the first “superfood” endorsed by the American Medical Association in the early 20th century, bananas are avoided by some people. Some claim that bananas make people gain weight or develop constipation, but many medical organizations point to the nutritional benefits of bananas, which contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese. A banana’s flavor starts out as mildly sweet and gains more sweetness as it ripens. Very ripe bananas, or those that have brown speckled skins, don’t need to be discarded. They make perfect additions to baked goods, notably banana bread. Before tossing out brown bananas, consider this recipe for “Chocolate Chip Banana Bread” courtesy of Jenna Barnard and the Butternut Bakery Blog. Transform bananas into a moist dessert Preheat your oven to 325 F and grease and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugars until you reach a pastelike consistency. This may take some vigorous whisking for a minute or two. You can either use a whisk or an electric mixer with the paddle attachment. Add in your mashed bananas followed by the eggs, yogurt and vanilla. Once all of your wet ingredients are mixed together, fold in the dry ingredients. Then, fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if you like. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let it cool completely before removing from the pan. Store at room temperature in an airtight container. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 1 loaf 1-1/2 cups ripe and mashed banana (3 to 4 medium bananas), measured 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt (sour cream also works) 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips, plus a handful more for sprinkling on top
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 19 Five Mahopac restaurants were honored last week by the county, along with Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS), citing their accessibility for those of all abilities. PILS identified these local businesses as having an accessible dining area, ramps or no steps to enter, and accessible restrooms. The ceremony honoring the restaurants, held Wednesday, July 26, marked the 33rd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A total of nine Putnam County-based restaurants met the criteria and received an award. The five from Mahopac were Brooklyn Organic Kitchen, Benvenuto’s Pizza & Restaurant, Dante’s Trattoria, Four Brothers Pizza, and Stonehouse Grill & Market. The other Putnam eateries honored included the Red Rooster Drive-in and Gaetano Pizza & Café, both in Brewster, and Carmel Diner, and McCarthy’s Grill House, both in Carmel. “In Putnam County, we’re trying to create a culture where we ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY,’ where we accept and support those of all abilities. And these businesses should be commended for the steps they’ve already taken to be ADA accessible and welcoming,” said County Executive Kevin Byrne. “Being accessible isn’t just morally right, it’s good business. These restaurants aren’t just welcoming those with disabilities, they are welcoming their families, and their friends to spend their money at their location. Thank you to everyone at PILS for all the hard work they do, and for identifying these businesses.” ThinkDIFFERENTLY is an initiative designed to change the way individuals, governments, businesses, and communities think about and interact with those of different abilities. The goal is to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Article courtesy of the County Executive’s Office Five Mahopac restaurants honored Eateries praised for being friendly to people of all abilities County Executive Kevin Byrne and representatives of Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS) present the owners of Carmel Diner with the award. PHOTO COURTESY OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Last week, more than 50 veterans gathered with local elected officials and veteran advocacy groups to learn more about the resources available to them. Assemblyman Matt Slater hosted a luncheon at the Carmel VFW on Friday, July 28, created to provide direct service and support to vets through partners in government and nonprofit organizations. The event focused on a range of services, from mental health support to employment, to the processing of unclaimed benefits. Slater said that in New York State, more than $13 billion in funds available to veterans remained unclaimed. “The percentages are difficult to quantify, but speaking with veterans reveal that they feel there is no streamlined process for them to receive the benefits available to them,” Slater said. Joining Slater were County Clerk Mike Bartolotti, Sheriff Kevin McConville, County Executive Kevin Byrne, and representatives from the state comptroller’s office, as well as the organizations United for the Troops (unitedforthetroops.org), Guardian Revival (guardianrevival.org), and Hudson Valley Honor Flight (HVHF, hvhonorflight.com). Robert Kearns, a Navy veteran from Mahopac and Republican candidate for Carmel Town Board, thanked Slater for organizing the event. “It hits home how important it is to have a local representative working for the veterans,” Kearns said of Slater, who earlier this year clashed with Gov. Hochul over proposed cuts to veterans benefits in the state budget. Luncheon event brings services to vets Slater, advocacy groups raise awareness of programs SEE LUNCHEON PAGE 20 Securities offered through Cantella & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cantella and Co., Inc. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. 845-628-5400 SFGtaxes.com | [email protected] 824 Route 6, Suite 4 | Mahopac, NY 10541 from other accountants and tax preparers is our ability to work with you not just on taxes, but on financials, college planning, divorce, retirement planning, changes in life planning... We don’t just process tax forms, we advise on how to handle your income and expenses in the future with personalized recommendations. We help you navigate the tax code, and in the end, help you set sound financial goals. What separates us
PAGE 20 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 “The luncheon proved to be a useful resource for many local veterans including myself, Kearns added later. “We had the chance to hear from the Hudson Valley Honor Flight. We also heard from Putnam County Clerk Michael Bartolotti. He informed the room of the Return the Favor program. It provides veterans a chance to securely file their DD-214 at the Putnam County Clerk’s Office. After doing so, the veteran will be issued a photo ID that will allow them to receive discounts from local participating vendors.” Each group was on hand to offer support or services for the veterans. Noting that it can be daunting to work with government agencies, Slater said the organizations were there to help educate veterans about the services available to them and that the process for receiving benefits should be streamlined and easier to access. Joe Orlando, from the comptroller’s office, processed unclaimed funds, while Bartolotti promoted Putnam County’s aforementioned FAVOR program and explained how veterans can access discounts from participating businesses. “I was honored to attend today’s luncheon and having just taken part in Freedom Flight with Honor Flight this past June it was so special to share this life-changing experience with my fellow veterans,” said Tom Brady, a Navy Seabees veteran from Yorktown. HVHF, a nonprofit organization that seeks to honor American service members, signed up seven veterans for a future flight, according to Slater. The organization transports veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit war memorials at no cost to them. “Honor Flight was happy to be a part of the luncheon event today to share with our veterans the opportunity to go to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials built to commemorate their service and sacrifice,” said Chester Edwards of Honor Flight Hudson Valley. “The opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, remember the fallen, and share their stories and experience with other veterans is one that is truly life-changing and our honor shows our veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve.” Slater said he plans to host the summer luncheon for veterans annually. “We are the land of the free because of the brave men and women who courageously defended our nation,” he said. “This was a tribute to their service and sacrifice and to make sure they had direct access to the many programs and services that they clearly deserve.” For more information, veterans can reach out to the local organizations or contact Slater’s office to be put in contact with them directly. 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Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 6/22/2023. Office location: Putnam County. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: 100 Travis Corners Rd., Garrison, NY 10524, principal business address. Term: until 12/31/2073. Purpose: all lawful purposes. Notice of Formation of MAHOPAC WINE COMPANY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 04/21/2023. Office location: Putnam SSNY desg. as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY mail process to 179 US-6, MAHOPAC, NY, 10541. Any lawful purpose. Notice of Formation of LKG ENTERPRISES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 07-21. 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 LKG Enterprises LLC: 219 Avery Road Garrison NY 10524. 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