Mahopac News 02.11.21

VOL. 12 NO. 1 Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021

School officials: Remote
learning problematic for

some students

Kids being urged to return to classroom
for hybrid model

PHOTO COURTESY OF CASSIDI PEREIRA BY BOB DUMAS students who have decided to work virtually.
EDITOR We’ve had a number of think tanks going for
Let it blow! the past few weeks [discussing] ways we can
Mahopac school o cials say remote learn- creatively engage our students.
Jorge Pereira playfully gives his son Nicholas,10, a shot of snow from ing is having an adverse e ect on some students
the snowblower in the wake of the nor’easter that dropped more than a and are encouraging more to engage in the dis- “We are going to conduct surveys for both
foot of snow on Mahopac over a three-day period from Jan. 31 to Feb. trict hybrid model and take part in in-person students and teachers—all of them focused
2. When the storm died down, folks began to dig out and kids and dogs instruction when the schedule calls for it. on engagement.”
took advantage of the days o to have some fun. Check out more snow-
storm photos on the centerspread on pages 14 and 15. e hybrid model divides the student body Superintendent Anthony DiCarlo said the
into blue and gold “cohorts,”with each cohort post-holiday surge in positive COVID-19
coming to school on a di erent day to reduce cases has subsided and he encouraged stu-
the number of students in the building at any dents to come to their buildings on the days
given time. Students also have the option of the hybrid model dictates.
going 100 percent remote learning. However,
o cials say many students who are signed up “It’s that eye-to-eye contact, that person-
for the hybrid model are not coming to school to-person interaction [that is important],” he
enough. said. “What we are seeing is that surge that
was predicted into the holidays is starting to
“We are nding at a base level that we work its way down. So, we are encouraging
need to increase student engagement with kids to come back. ere is plenty of room
our teachers and our school, especially our and we can social distance.”
freshman class,” said Dr. Matthew Lawrence,
high school principal, during the district’s DiCarlo said every student is di erent in
“Spotlight on Mahopac Schools” online how they learn and for some, remote learning
program. “Who are we as Mahopac High is problematic, and they are falling behind.
School? Who are we as human beings? ey
are really lacking that due to the number of “At the high school, it’s all about credit-
bearing—if you don’t have that prerequisite

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The Staff Town seeks new LEARNING are still way behind on vaccines,”
ECB member he continued. “But that is not to
EDITORIAL TEAM FROM PAGE 1 say that toward the end of the year,
BOB DUMAS number of credits, you won’t go to when the guidance changes,we can’t

EDITOR: 845-208-0774 that next grade level; you are going bring more kids back. We are going
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BRIAN MARSCHHAUSER e Town Board of the Supervisor Kenneth Schmitt to remain back,” he said. “We still to do that. During the budget pro-
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BRUCE HELLER Board. ci.carmel.ny.us, by March 1. let us make those connections. Tom Cozzocrea, principal of
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LISA KAIN and resume to: go to www.ci.carmel.ny.us. ing back. We are not ready yet; we while his school has not been as af-
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CORINNE STANTON
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[email protected] “I don’t know if the numbers are

JAY GUSSAK the same as the high school, but
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JENNIFER CONNELLY NOW OPEN! lled. We have about 27 percent of
(917) 446-7757 our students who are all virtual right
[email protected] now,” he said. “We o er the oppor-
SHELLEY KILCOYNE tunity every ve weeks for students
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[email protected] HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Lawrence said only about 25 per-
cent of the students who signed on
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Volunteers help box items for UFT’s
Operation Cupid.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF UNITED FOR THE TROOPS

UFT’s ‘Operation Cupid’ hits the mark

Valentines goodies on the way to overseas troops

BY CAROL REIF ies—plus basic necessities such hopac resident, but the charity one time. and disposable razors); and edi-
STAFF WRITER as toothpaste, lip balm, and thought it was important to let But, Rathschmidt said, with bles (peanut butter, canned tuna,
socks—to send about 250 boxes these brave men and women soup, individually sized cereals,
Handmade cards and other winging their way to military “know we’re thinking of them about 15 volunteers working in and gum).
heartfelt expressions of gratitude folks serving in Iraq, Afghani- on Valentine’s Day.” shifts, it went very smoothly.
have made “Operation Cupid stan, Japan and other far- ung Monetary donations are also
2021” a big success, according to places. UFT operates out of Putnam Among things that are always welcome. It costs between $15
Jim Rathschmidt, co-founder of County’s old tax o ce in Car- on the “wish list” are: snacks and $18 to mail each package,
United for the Troops. In its 14 years of operation, mel. (pretzels, trail mix, oatmeal, Rathschmidt said.
UFT has shipped at least 24,000 fruit roll-ups); sundries (bat-
e all-volunteer organiza- of these care packages overseas. is year, because of CO- teries, underwear, word games, For the complete “wish list,”
tion managed to gather up VID-19 restrictions, the non- books, and dominoes); toiletries or for more information about
enough Valentine’s Day good- e work goes on all year pro t had to limit the number (foot powder, feminine hygiene the organization, visit https://
round, said Rathschmidt, a Ma- of those packing the boxes at products, baby wipes, sunblock, unitedforthetroops.org.

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County begins second round of COVID vax

Feds say they will increase NYS allotment by 20 percent

e Putnam County Department of Health

(DOH) began administering second doses of the

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine last week.

e Moderna COVID-19 vaccine requires two

doses 28 days apart. Only those who were given the

rst dose of the vaccine by the Putnam County Health

Department were eligible for a second dose from the

department.

“ e supply is still limited, but the good news is that

the federal government said it will increase New York

State’s vaccine supply by 20 percent for the next three

weeks,” County Executive MaryEllen Odell said. “We

expect that will soon translate into more vaccine for

Putnam County residents.”

Casey Quake, a first e Health Department has received a shipment

responder from the Putnam of 900 doses for second-dose use. It ran one vaccine

County Bureau of Emergency POD, as the clinics are known, in Carmel on urs-
Services, is one of the first
to receive his second dose. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUSAN HOFFNER day, Feb. 4 and two more PODs this week, one in Car-
Casey is with his service dog mel on Monday, Feb. 8 and the other in Philipstown
Teddy. Casey received his Medical Reserve Corps nurses joined the Putnam County Public Health nurses, the on ursday, Feb. 11.
first dose of the Moderna Commissioner of Health Dr. Michael J. Nesheiwat, and the Emergency Preparedness
vaccine on Jan. 7. Coordinator, for a photo before the doors opened at the Carmel Friendship Center on Feb 4. More PODs, for rst and second doses, will also be
scheduled.

e state has very strict requirements on the distri-
bution of the second doses. e Health Department

is not allowed to use any of the

second-dose shipment for rst

doses of the vaccine.

“Individuals who received rst

doses at a Health Department-

run POD must return for their

second dose appointments as

scheduled,” said Kathy Percacci-

olo, the supervising public health

947 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac Indoor Dining nurse. “Appointments may not
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Curbside & Delivery e state has assigned di erent

(within 5 miles) providers speci c groups to vac-

cinate out of those eligible under

Phase 1A and 1B. Pharmacies

have been assigned the task of

Valentine’s Day!NowTaking Reservations For vaccinating senior citizens. e
Featuring Steve Black Acoustic Guitarist Putnam County Department of
Health, like local health depart-
ments statewide, is required by
the state to vaccinate only essen-
tial workers.

Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuo-
mo granted localities the option
of adding restaurant workers, taxi

and drivers, and developmentally

disabled facilities to the 1B group.

As more vaccine is released

by the state and delivered to the

DAILY SPECIALS county health department, the
department will begin to o er
vaccination appointments to the

Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Under new management— expanded priority groups.
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ties need more exibility in order
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 OPINION MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 11

LETTERS

So bored with what this kid says,” and “It’s going even more disturbing to nd that tantly, save the county thousands perks; they are necessary tools.

this board to pass anyway, so I’ll vote ‘yes’ but the majority of our County Leg- of dollars in false claims. e Legislature needs to stop

I’m not happy about it.” islators stand in the way. License plate readers can playing political games with our

To the editor, We’ve had 20-plus years of lath- Given how litigious our soci- also be an invaluable tool. From safety and authorize this funding

At the Jan. 6 Town Board orga- er,rinse,repeat on our Town Board. ety is, it makes no sense that Put- catching criminals to rescuing an immediately. Putnam County

nizational meeting, approximately Do you like what you see when you nam County wouldn’t want every abducted child to tracking at-risk residents need and deserve this

49 minutes in, Councilwoman drive through our town? ey see police o cer equipped with a adults. Yet in Putnam County, important crime- ghting equip-

Suzi McDonough, in response to it, too, but they’re not going to step body camera. Body cameras can one of the wealthiest in the Unit- ment and they need it as soon as

questions about the town’s pro- aside for the good of the town, so protect the innocent, be it a po- ed States, our sheri is denied the possible.

curement policy,said the following: vote wisely, my friends. lice o cer or a civilian. ey can tools needed to keep us all safer. Helen Evers

“ is year is my year of not mis- Tom Weller weed out bad apples and, impor- ese aren’t frills, they aren’t Brewster

leading anybody, and not allowing Mahopac

anybody out there to mislead that

we’re doing something wrong.” Legislature playing COVID–19
What an odd thing to say. games with safey

What’s so special about this year TESTING ALERT
that you decided to stop mislead-

ing people? Could it be that you’re To the editor,
up for re-election? Are we then to I recently spoke with Putnam

assume that in previous years you County Sheri Robert Langley FROM AFC URGENT CARE
had no problem with misleading and was astounded to discover

people? that the sheri has not been per-

Some of Suzi’s other great- mitted to purchase crime ghting * Rapid & PCR Covid Testing for all
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Sports

Senior Brock Fitzpatrick was an All-Section selection last winter. Two-time All-State wrestler and team PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMAN
captain Angelo Centrone returns for
his junior season. Senior Ryan Kick was an All-Section HM and All-League pick
last winter.

Indians wrestlers: ‘We’ll cherish anything we can get’ in 2021 season

BY SKIP PEARLMAN strong minded. I’m sure he’s upset. But he’ll have been in the running for a team title. turns at 120 pounds, and also back from last

CONTRIUTING WRITER have other opportunities for high-level com- “All of our returning guys are strong,” year’s team are seniors Cory Camastro (152),

petition, and hopefully next year he can ac- Tornambe said.“I really think we’re up there Sean Gallagher (145), AJ Corbelli (160),

Mahopac High School’s wrestling team is complish what he set out to accomplish. with Fox Lane, with the top teams.We were and sophomores Chris Morris (113) and

locked and loaded,anxious to attack whatev- “All of our seniors were hoping for the de nitely hoping to compete for a Section Sam Przymylski (108). Joining the team this

er can be salvaged of this wacky season, rid- opportunity to wrestle at the state level,” 1 title.” year is freshman 102-pounder Nick Greco.

dled so far by COVID-19 and snowstorms. the coach added. “With the wild card, more Centrone, a junior captain, won his rst “I think we can really have a successful

e cancellation of winter state tourna- kids get to go, so we have more kids who are sectional title last year, and nished at 43-4, season,and make a run at some kind of title,”

ments is a disappointment for teams like the close.” with a seventh-place nish at the state tour- Tornambe said.“We have nine returning se-

Indians, who have wrestlers such as junior Winter sports won’t have a traditional nament. niors, and the guys are ready to go.”

two-time All-State pick Angelo Centrone, sectional tournament either, instead opting Also returning is All-Section, 174-pound e Indians were still waiting to see what

who would have likely been aiming toward for the regional-style tournament, similar senior Brock Fitzpatrick. Seniors James a possible schedule might look like as of this

state competition. to what was used in the fall. So, Centrone Russo and Ryan Kick, two All-League and writing.

“Angelo is lucky to have one more year,“ and teammates won’t get a shot at winning All-Section HM picks, and both seniors,

Indians coach Steve Tornambe said. “He a sectional title. also return. SEE WRESTLING PAGE 23

wants a state championship. But he’s very Tornambe also felt his wrestlers could Senior All-Leaguer Aiden Muldoon re-

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Mahopac hoops, WRESTLING
hockey get underway
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Wrestling remains in
on-deck circle

BY SKIP PEARLMAN trict,”Tornambe added. “I believe

CONTRIBUTING WRITER it’s a matter of coming up with

guidelines, restrictions that have

Between virus protocols, to be followed. e kids will be

scheduling delays and snow- masked, possibly no contact in

storms, high-risk winter sports practice. It could be di cult. But

have been walking a high wire we will be thrilled to do whatever

recently, but this week was a step we need to do in order to be able

forward, as Mahopac boys and to compete.”

girls basketball and ice hockey Leagues and schedules have yet

teams started practice, with eyes to be announced. Most schools

on competing sometime next are still waiting for approval, like

week. Mahopac. Other schools, such

Whether or not wrestling fol- as Harrison, started full-contact

lows is still up in the air. practices Monday, while Section

State and section o cials gave 1 o cials continue to grapple

the go-ahead for high-risk sports over issues like mask use during

last week, and now it’s a matter matches, and what happens if it PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMAN
of each individual school district slips o during competition.
Senior James Russo earned All-Section HM and All-League recognition last season.
giving their own approval and

coming up with guidelines and

protocols.

e constant barrage of snow-

storms has not helped, eliminat-

ing practice days and making the

small window for competition 2020 was a
even smaller. e winter season is CRAZY YEAR!
set to close March 14.

Mahopac Athletic Director
Steve Luciana said on Monday
that basketball and hockey teams
opened practices and hoped to

get in their required practices this

week and begin competition next

week.

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Luciana said. “We’re hoping they

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Luciana said of wrestling.

Indians head coach Steve Tor-

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PAGE 24 MAHOPAC NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mahopac skiers
grateful to get one

meet in so far,
hoping for more

BY SKIP PEARLMAN low, Nyack and North Rockland,
CONTRIBUTINGWRITER but only after Su ern had to drop
out, opening up a spot.
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE LAMBERT e Mahopac High School ski
team has been ready and hungry On the boys team, senior PJ
From left, Olivia Flanagan, Larissa Pawliczko, Daniela Nandini, Aunchalee O’Brien, Abby Edwards for competition, but so far has got- Clarke took second place, and
ten in just one meet. Jack Edwards was fourth, out of
22 nishers. James Biolchini was
And that was only because an- 15TH.
other team had to drop out.
“We got great conditions after
Mahopac hoped to have had the Monday snowstorm, and had
four meets in the books by now, nice powder,” Indians coach Joe
but COVID issues and snow de- Lambert said. “ e course was not
lays have derailed those plans. as fast as it might’ve been, but I
was very proud of PJ. In spite of a
e Indians raced their only lack of practice,and inconsistencies
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of the year; 51 percent would be able to im- journeys disrupted by the pandemic, and

mediately have $2,000 available in an emer- they are taking action to keep a sense of

gency, up from 42 percent in 2019; and 48 nancial normalcy and resiliency dur-

percent felt more nancially aware,as a result ing a trying economic time,” said Chris

of challenges they might have faced dur- Mander eld, executive vice president at

ing the pandemic. Given the major toll that KeyBank. “For Americans looking to stay

the pandemic has taken across the country resilient, it’s vital that they sit down with

—from lost income to sickness and loss of their trusted nancial advisor—often,

loved ones—Americans have demonstrated an o ering by their bank—and evalu-

strength under pressure, ability to respond ate next steps and nancial support op-

to a tough economic environment and resil- tions, whether that means changing their

ience in the face of nancial hardship. spending to be able to save more or put-

ting the money they’ve saved to use now.”

SPENDING LESS BUT STAYING

RESILIENT SEE KEYBANK PAGE 26
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