Mahopac News 06.08.2023

VOL. 14 NO. 17 THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 26 MAHOPAC MUSINGS 4 OPINION 10 SPORTS 18 A solid lacrosse season comes to a close. pg 20 LAST LAX Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. American Legion 1080 Commander Dave Cariddo and Luke Rathschmidt lower the fl ag to half-staff during the Mahopac Memorial Day parade, which took place on Monday, May 29. For more on the Memorial Day events, see page 16. FLAGS FOR THE FALLEN PHOTOS: MAUREEN DALY American Legion 1080 Commander Dave Cariddo and Luke Rathschmidt lower the fl ag to half-staff at Mahopac’s Memorial Day Parade, which took place on Monday, May 29. Read and see more of our Memorial Day coverage on page 16. BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR Tragedy was averted and a young gymnast is recovering at home with her family thanks to the life-saving actions of sta , good Samaritans, and  rst responders at Eclipse Gymnastics in Mahopac.  e 8-year-old, whose name is being withheld, was attending a birthday party at Eclipse on the afternoon of May 20 when she went into cardiac arrest. While  rst responders— including Carmel police and the Mahopac Fire Department—got to the scene within minutes of receiving the call, Mahopac FD First Assistant Chief Gabe Rivera said the life-saving measures by sta and parents at Eclipse taken before help arrived played a vital role in saving the girl’s life. “ ose initial e orts made such a di erence,” Rivera told Mahopac News. “Every second counts.  e action people took before  rst responders arrived was instrumental in saving the child. I feel if anyone should be recognized, it’s the bystanders and employees who  rst recognized the situation and then acted quickly to perform CPR. In those situations, recognizing the problem plays a huge role in saving the victim.”  e near tragedy came out of nowhere while 30 to 40 guests were enjoying a birthday party at the popular gymnastics studio at 288 Route 6. According to Eclipse co-owner and coach Mircea Bors, the girl—who is a member of the studio— was receiving instruction from Eclipse trainer Rose Hadsell when she collapsed. “As Rose realized that she was unresponsive, I checked her using the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) and started CPR.” Bors said. “I asked the sta to stop the party, call 911 and clear the guests from the gym to a safe location.” As Bors was performing CPR, two parents, Judi Schoen and nurse practitioner Laura Spallina, stepped forward to help. “ e two parents ran over after they realized what I was doing,” Bors said. “One of them told me that she’s a CPR-certi ed nurse and asked to switch with me so I could clear a path through the gym for the EMS.” Meanwhile, help was on its way. Young gymnast saved from cardiac arrest Good Samaritans and fi rst responders bring 8-year-old back to life SEE GYMNAST PAGE 9 361 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 (845) 628-4100 SCAN ME Visit our Showroom for: Tile, Kitchen & Bath Cabinets, Counter Tops, Shower Doors samsceramic.com We Install Everything We Sell DEDICATED TO HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR 20 YEARS SPRING AHEAD WITH A NEW KITCHEN!

PAGE 2 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 Gerard Ahler CARMEL HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT Your needs and concerns are Important Call or email Gerard anytime 914-447-4106 [email protected] mycarmelhighway.com Gerard Guarantees a More Effective Highway Department THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE 914-447-4106 “I Encourage All Graduates to Apply for Positions With the Carmel Highway Department When I Take Office!” CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2023 EXPERIENCE | LEADERSHIP | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY Paid for by Gerard Ahler

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 3 fi e Lake Mahopac Rotary’s annual oldies show was a soulful success at Mahopac High School last month. fi e show, which helps fund Rotary scholarships and community programs, had a near sellout crowd. Fans danced in the aisles to headliner Bobby Brooks Wilson, the Chiclettes (who presented their “Tribute to Female Artists fi rough the Decades”) the Coasters (who performed hits like “Charlie Brown,” and “Yakety Yak”) and more. fi e King himself even made an appearance—and based on fan reaction, maybe Elvis really is alive after all! Shakin’ and stirred Richie Santa, an Elvis Tribute artist, gets the crowd excited. The Coasters performed hits like “Yakety Yak” and “Poison Ivy.” The Chiclettes sing the Supremes’ classic “Stop in the Name of Love.” The crowd was dancing in the aisles all night long. Oldies show gets MHS hopping Christopher Silva and Peter Cirino check for winning raffl e tickets during the intermission. Bobby Brooks Wilson walks through the audience and sings to a fan, who said she met his father Jackie Wilson. Joe Brandi gets up front to dance and sing along as Bobby Brooks Wilson belts out favorites like “Higher and Higher,” “Lonely Teardrops” and “To be Loved” PHOTOS: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL

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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 o ices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mahopac News at 824 Route 6, Suite 4 • Mahopac, NY 10541 PAGE 4 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 (ISSN 2330-1627) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 824 Route 6, Suite 4 • Mahopac, NY 10541 Main O ice 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC 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 Joe and his staff are AMAZING!! They stay on top of everything and communicate with you all the way. You won’t find a better law firm when in need of representation. ~T.D. ‘ fi e Republican primary for the town of Carmel with take place on Tuesday, June 27, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Contested positions include town supervisor (incumbent Mike Cazzari vs. former supervisor Ken Schmitt) and two seats on the Town Board (incumbents Frank Lombardi and Robert Schanil, newcomer Robert Kearns). After the withdrawal of incumbent highway superintendent Michael Simone, Gerard Ahler will run unopposed for the Republican nomination. Town of Carmel polling places are located at: Mahopac Falls Elementary School, 100 Myrtle Ave., Mahopac (districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 17, 18, 21, 25, 26, 28); Doherty Hall at St. James, 20 County Center, Carmel (districts 2, 8, 9, 14, 20); Austin Road Elementary School, 390 Austin Road, Mahopac (districts 6, 12, 16, 19, 27); Carmel Town Hall, 60 McAlpin Ave. Mahopac (districts 7, 10, 11, 13, 15, 22, 23, 24). Putnam County will participate in early voting for the 2023 primary election. fi ere will be nine days when registered voters who are eligible to vote in the primary will be able to cast their ballot prior to Tuesday, June 27 (primary day). Putnam County will have one early voting site, which is located at the Putnam County Board of Elections o— ce at 25 Old Route 6 in Carmel To be eligible, voters must be registered with the party holding the primary. Eligible voters in Putnam County may vote at the county’s Board of Elections early voting site on the following days: Saturday, June 17; Monday, June 19; Tuesday, June 20 (noon – 8 p.m.); Wednesday, June 21; fi ursday, June 22 (noon – 8 p.m.); Friday, June 23—Sunday, June 25. fi e site is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. unless noted otherwise. If you cast a ballot during Early Voting, you are then not eligible to vote on primary day. fi e results from early voting will be reported after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27. Poll sites are accessible to voters with physical disabilities. Voting by an absentee ballot is an additional option. ABSENTEE BALLOTS Absentee applications/ballots may be obtained during normal Republican Party primary slated for June 27 SEE PRIMARY PAGE 7 Relay for Life fi e Mahopac Relay for Life to bene¢ t the American Cancer Society will take place at Mahopac High School on Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Learn more at relayforlife.org/ mahopacny. Mass of the Three Franciscans fi e Italian American Club of Mahopac invites the community to the  Mass of the fi ree Franciscans  (in Italian and English) honoring St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, and St. Pio of Pietrelcina. fi e mass will take place on  Friday, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Main Church in Mahopac. “Join us for this memorable mass, procession, St. Anthony Bread distribution and reception,” the IAC said.  For additional information please call: Giulio Cefaloni 845- 745-2655 or Linda Cefaloni 914-582-4373. Blood Drive fi e New York Blood Center will host a mobile blood drive at Mahopac High School’s gym on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in memory of Ellen Pryzmylski. Visit donate.nybc.org/ donor/schedules and search by zip code for more information about this and other local blood drives. Farmers Market fi 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. Fathers Day Cookie Walk/Tag Sale fi e First Presbyterian Church will hold a Fathers’ Day Cookie Walk Sale & Rent-a-Space Community Tag Sale on Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Vendors can pay $25 in advance or $30 on sale day; tables are $10. Vendor setup is at 8 a.m. fi ese sales will be held in the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church, 411 Route 6N (at Secor Road,) in Mahopac. Anyone interested in being a vendor can contact o— ce@ mahopacchurch.org  with questions or to request a registration form. MAHOPAC MUSINGS SEE MUSINGS PAGE 28

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 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 Republican Primary June 27th (Early Voting June 17th through June 25th) 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 Endorsed by Former Congressman Lee Zeldin Endorsed by Congressman Mike Lawler Endorsed by Assemblyman Matt Slater

PAGE 6 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 Mahopac artist Jean Tock’s new exhibit, “ is Is Not a Dream,” o ers a timely examination of the global issues our society is currently facing. Political discord, e ects of climate change on our environment and wildlife, racism, and the dissolution of women’s rights, all feature in a subtle way in her work. Using vintage and repurposed objects, Tock creates collage and assemblage works that are layered with meaning. “ is Is Not a Dream” will be on display in the ird Floor Gallery at Mahopac Public Library from June 2–30; a public reception is scheduled for this ursday, June 8, from 6–7:30 p.m. “ e artwork from which I took the show’s title is a surreal scene set in one of my signature boxes,” Tock said. “‘ is Is Not a Dream’ is a deliberate cautionary alert, almost a distress signal. e di“ culties we face as a nation and as a global community are not a dream, but they certainly do seem surreal at times. “Change, however uncomfortable, is crucial.” Tock is in• uenced by the work of Joseph Cornell, an American visual artist and pioneer of assemblage artwork. He describes his boxes as “life’s experiences aesthetically expressed.” Tock’s work re• ects her personal, yet universal, experiences with the intention of sparking discussion, re• ection, and connection. A collector of found objects that might otherwise end up in a land˜ ll, Tock gathers discarded items including broken pottery, bone fragments, plastic toys, vintage paper, decorative birds, discarded garden tools, shredded newspaper, driftwood, beads, keys, puzzle pieces, chocolate molds, tools, twigs, glitter, maps, glass vials, and more. She then repairs, repaints, or repurposes each object to transform it in an imaginative and unexpected way. Birds feature prominently in Tock’s work, representing freedom, truthfulness, strength, longevity, and happiness. In her piece entitled “ e Messenger,” the bird holds a key in its beak and is placed against a backdrop of barn wood and natural birch twigs. Does the bird hold the “key” to the future, or does it represent a warning about the fragility of life on Earth? In “Paradise Lost,” Tock juxtaposes a vintage copy of that epic poem by John Milton with a chocolate mold shaped like a winged bug – a thoughtful reference to species that are becoming extinct due to climate change and manmade devastation of the environment. “Zoom Zoom” is Tock’s witty take on tra“ c nightmares: vintage plastic yellow toy vehicles, all crammed together – stuck in all directions - going nowhere. e viewer might also interpret the title as a nod to the recent pandemic, which required a public lockdown, restricted our normal movement, and initiated the reliance on videoconferencing to connect with one another. Some of the more whimsical pieces include “ e Charm of Dogs,” “Willkommen,” and “Story of a Life” created with vintage text and a painted quail egg. ere are several more standout pieces in this show: “Fragments of Democracy,” “Gallery II,” and ‘One.” Take your time with these works because in many ways they represent the core of Tock’s theme: “ is Is Not a Dream.” e exhibit will remain on view in the ird Floor Gallery through June 30. For more information about Tock’s work, visit jeantock.com. To learn more about exhibits at the library, visit mahopaclibrary.org/ art-exhibits. Article courtesy of Mahopac Public Library Jean Tock exhibit comes to Mahopac Library “This Is Not a Dream” will be on display through June 30 IMAGE COURTESY JEAN TOCK Jean Tock’s “This Is Not a Dream” features works made from found objects. RE-ELECT ROBERT SCHANIL JR. FOR CARMEL TOWN BOARD Robert is a strong, proactive, independent thinker with a creative mindset for our town board. Robert is a true leader, dedicated to working diligently with other members to balance the budget, with the needs of the taxpayers in mind. Robert is fiscally conservative, and conscientious about the environment. Robert is a life-long resident of Putnam County. He and his wife, Marlene, have lived in Carmel for the last 25 years, having raised their four children in town, all of whom attended Carmel Schools. The right candidate today for a better Carmel tomorrow PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF ROBERT SCHANIL Endorsed by the Republican Committee

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 7 fi anks to some Mahopac Girl Scouts and the generosity of local residents and volunteers, the Saint John the Evangelist Food Pantry has more resources to help people in need. Last Saturday, Mahopac Girl Scout Troop 2479 held a food drive at the Michael Geary Roller Rink on Route 6 with support from the Town Supervisor Michael Cazzari, Councilman Frank Lombardi, and United for the Troops’ co-founder Jim Rathschmidt. Toop 2479 leader Stacy Brigante called it it a huge success. “Many donations of food and baby items were collected and brought to St. John’s,” she said. “fi ese men made our food drive very successful and we are so grateful. We joined forces to support our community.” fi e food pantry is open on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and is located at the Parish Meeting Hall behind the main church at 221 East Lake Boulevard in Mahopac. Learn more at sjtemahopac.org/ events/food-pantry. —Emile Menasché Girl Scouts’ food drive ‘huge success’ United for the Troops co-founder Jim Rathschmidt stands with members of Girl Scout Troop 2479. PHOTO COURTESY OF STACY BRIGANTE business hours, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. fi e o– ce will remain open later for absentee voting on the following weekdays and Saturdays at the hours listed below: Saturday, June 17 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), Tuesday, June 20 (9 a.m.-7 p.m.), fi ursday, June 22 (9 a.m.-7 p.m.), Saturday, June 24 (9 a.m.-noon). Due to a recent change in law, New York State voters are no longer permitted to cast a ballot on a voting machine if they have already been issued an absentee ballot for that election. Voters who have already been issued an absentee ballot can still vote in person using an a– davit ballot. fi e a– davit ballot will be kept separate until the election is completed. Election o– cials will verify whether the voter’s absentee ballot has been received. If the voter’s absentee ballot has been received, the a– davit ballot will not be counted. If the voter’s absentee ballot has not been received, the a– davit ballot will be counted. If a voter requests a second absentee ballot, any previously issued absentee ballot that is returned by the voter will be set aside unopened to provide the voter a chance to return the second ballot unless the ¢ rst ballot has already been opened. If both ballots are received before the return deadline, the ballot with the later postmark date is accepted and any other ballots that have been received are rejected, unless the ¢ rst ballot has already been opened. If a voter submits more than one timely absentee ballot and cast an a– davit ballot, the last received ballot, either submitted in person during the election or by mail within the absentee return deadline, will be canvassed. For more information, visit putnamboe.com or contact the Putnam County Board of Elections at 845-808-1300 or write to [email protected]. Information provided by the Putnam County BOE PRIMARY FROM PAGE 4 VOTE Michael Cazzari Carmel Town Supervisor Primary Election Day, June 27 Early Voting from June 17-25 Leadership, Honesty and Integrity Working for you! Paid for by Friends to Elect Cazzari NMLS #60828 Registered Mortgage Broker NY & CT Banking Depts. All Loans Arranged through Third Party Providers. Call Us Today! 800-771-1071 YOUR LOCAL HOME MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS 1013 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 - www.putcap.com

PAGE 8 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 Mahopac’s Rachel Berger will be among six graduating high school students to receive a Justin Veatch Fund  music scholarship at an awards ceremony next week at Yorktown Town Hall. Other winners of the competitive scholarship include Maureen Henshaw of Carmel, Calvin Molloy of Yorktown, Joseph Klettner of John Jay, Adam Machado of Peekskill, and Ryan Finegan of Ardsley. Each year, † e Justin Veatch Fund awards music scholarships to graduating high school students who live within a 40-mile radius of Yorktown Heights. † e scholarships honor the legacy of Justin Veatch, a Yorktown High School senior who died from an accidental drug overdose in 2008. Justin was a talented musician on the verge of releasing his Œ rst album of original songs. † e scholarships are awarded to talented students planning to continue their music studies. “Every year, it’s such a gift to get to honor my brother’s memory and talents by supporting local musicians on the cusp of their next chapter,” said Board member Elena Veatch. Violinist Berger, who is about to graduate from Mahopac High School, plans to attend Ithaca College in the fall to pursue a career in music education. She participated in the prestigious NYSSMA All-State Symphony as both a junior and senior. † is required her to score perfectly twice at the highest level at the NYSSMA Solo Festival. Her orchestra teacher says that while most students reaching her level develop a degree of arrogance,  Berger  remains very humble. Berger said her goal in teaching is to Œ nd that talented student who needs extra care, who needs to be seen, and who may be battling demons — and to be an advocate for that student. Carmel High School’s Henshaw plans to attend Marymount Manhattan College for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theater. With roots in community theater, Henshaw has performed in NYSSMA, NYSSMA All-State, and NYSSMA All-State Choir over the past few years. Her performance in a high school production of Mamma Mia paved the way for her selection as a Roger Rees Award top six Œ nalist for Best Actress in a musical in 2018/19. One teacher described Henshaw as “one of the best overall students and musicians I have worked with in my almost 20-year career in teaching.” Yorktown HS’s Molloy is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who plans to major in music production. composes. While he specializes in guitar, the trumpet, French horn, mandolin, drums, and piano are also part of his musical landscape. Collaboration and improvisation play an important role in his studies. As a member of the Yorktown High School jazz band, Molloy and four other jazz musicians formed a combo as a spinoœ to the large ensemble. One of his teachers said he eats, breathes, and sleeps music. Molloy has donated dozens of hours for community service and said the process of writing and producing music leaves him with inŒ nite feelings to explore. Joseph Klettner, graduating from John Jay High School, plans to attend Cornell University in the fall. He performs on the keyboard and various other instruments including guitar, violin, bass, and even accordion in the band Platinum Moon, which he co-founded. But his outstanding solo performances on a grand piano of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”—as well as a selection from Debussy—really set him apart. Klettner says music has taught him to be curious and push boundaries to create something from nothing. His piano teacher said Klettner has demonstrated extraordinary musical prowess, conviction, and the ability to perform well beyond the scope of his years. Adam Machado, graduating from Peekskill High School, plans to attend † e University of the Arts in Philadelphia for a degree in contemporary performance. Ardsley High School’s Ryan Finegan plans to study jazz saxophone performance at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. Each recipient is awarded an engraved working metronome along with a $1,200 check. † e Justin Veatch Fund is a 501(c)3 organization and an o§ cial New York State charity. † e awards ceremony will take place at Yorktown Town Hall on Wednesday, June 14. Grammy-award-winning music mastering engineer Alan Douches will be the keynote speaker. † e public is invited and light snacks will be served. For more info, write to jeœ @thejustin veatchfund.org or visit thejustinveatch fund. org. Information provided by the Justin Veatch Fund. Mahopac HS violinist earns Veatch scholarship Carmel, Yorktown, John Jay students also among 6 area recipients Mahopac HS violinist Rachel Berger plans to study music education ROBERT KEARNS For Carmel Town Board Because Carmel Deserves Better. Robert Kearns is a lifelong New Yorker, a family man, and a veteran. Kearns deployed in 2016 with the US Navy until 2020. Upon honorable discharge he and his wife decided to settle down in Carmel and start a family. Since planting his roots, he has been an active member of the community including volunteering with the Mahopac Sports Association, he currently serves as an officer with the VFW and a member of the American Legion. Robert is employed as a project manager at a prestigious NYC Firm where he oversees large scale procurement. 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THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 9 “We got a call for a child down at the gymnastics place at 288 Route 6 in possible cardiac arrest  with CPR in progress,” Rivera said. First on the scene was Carmel PD O  cer Eagan, who arrived in two minutes to € nd the girl in cardiac arrest, according to a Carmel PD press release. Mahopac FD arrived one minute later. “First reports were that the child was breathing but when we arrived, we discovered she was not and we immediately updated the dispatchers about the severity of the situation,” Rivera said. By then, Bors said he had done two cycles of CPR. “… e parent that switched o† with me did four or € ve cycles,” he said Bors said sta† members Jamison Castrataro (assistant coach of the Mahopac varsity gymnastics team) and Rose Hadsell “organized stopping the party and moving the guests to the party room. … ey also made sure to cover the windows so that the party guests would be separated from the EMS activity in the gym.” Bors said one phrase kept going through his mind: “Please stay alive.” While Rivera prepared a bag valve mask (BVM) to administer breathing, Eagan used a department-issued automated external de€ brillator (AED) to help restart the girl’s heart. “[Second Assistant Chief ] Kyle Trillas arrived at the scene and assisted with the e† orts,” Rivera said. “O  cer Eagan was preparing an AED with one of the good Samaritans, and it indicated to give the child a shock. “After that was applied there was still no pulse, so we went back to CPR,” Rivera continued. “Carmel Sgt. Whitten  arrived, followed by the county’s Ambulanz (sic) service Medic 3, which provides advanced life service for Putnam County. … e patient at this point had still not regained a pulse so CPR and airway support continued with the additional personnel.  Eagan and Whitten continued CPR compressions while Rivera administered arti€ cial respiration with the BVM. Mahopac € re€ ghter Anthony Vitanza was also on the scene lending support “Medic 3’s crew—paramedic Dennison and EMT Kelly— administered medication intravenously and utilized a  more advanced de€ brillator to administer a second shock, and this time there was a faint pulse,” Rivera said. “With continued airway support we were able to get her into the ambulance for transport.” Mahopac EMTs  Jenna Magliari  and driver Will Kelly, along with Ambulanz units Medic 3 and 10, transported the patient to Westchester Medical Center.  “Medic 10 [AJ Dodd] is a supervisor; Medic and Medic 3 is a sta† ed ALS ambulance,” Rivera explained. … e ambulance got a police escort all the way down to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. “By the time they arrived, her pulse was strong and she was PHOTO: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL Mahopac FD Assistant Chiefs Gabriel Rivera and Kyle Trillas (pictured with Judge Joe Spofford) helped administer CPR at the scene. GYMNAST FROM PAGE 1 SEE GYMNAST PAGE 25 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 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! The action people took before first responders arrived was instrumental in saving the child.” — Gabe Rivera Mahopac FD Asst. Chief

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 8, 2023 Happily Ever After Dear Dr. Linda, Our son Mikey is completing second grade, but is still reading on rst-grade level.  at’s no shock to me because I had a lot of problems learning to read. His teacher recommended that he go to the school’s summer reading camp. My wife thinks that’s a great idea, but I don’t. I want him to go to a regular day camp where he can play all summer. I was sent to those summer reading camps.  ey’re from 9 to 12, ve days a week. Every afternoon I’d try to nd a friend to play ball with or go swimming with. But all my friends were in day camp. I can’t speak for the other kids with me—maybe they loved it and got a lot out of it. I just remember feeling so bad because I wanted to go to camp with my friends. My wife says that he’ll love it and that I’m su‚ ering from the “grass is always greener” syndrome. Whatever it is, I can’t do this to him. Not being able to read is a punishment in itself, but it doesn’t have to ruin his summer too. I know because I was once Mikey myself.  -Allan Dear Allan, When a child has diˆ culty learning to read, school is usually not a happy place for them. It’s not a good feeling for kids watching classmates move ahead while they’re still in the beginning level books, because it impacts self-esteem. It isn’t until much later that we can separate what we can and can’t do from our importance as people. And you know that no matter when you gure that out, the feelings experienced during those formative years don’t really go away when you “grow up.” School experiences are no di‚ erent than other childhood experiences.  ey stay with you forever.  at little child in you is always there even though you have changed physically and have learned how to cope with life a little better. Many maladaptive adult responses are based on childhood experiences that were never dealt with properly at the time. With this in mind, how do you decide what is best for Mikey? Begin by asking yourself, regardless of how he gets it, if Mikey would bene t from reading instruction over the summer. To help you with your answer, I’d like to share some research with you. It has been shown that by the end of summer break, struggling students who have not had instruction during the summer fall further behind than where they were at the end of the school year. Of course, not all students experience a loss.  e children who love to read may read even more over the summer and see their reading skills improve. But, for the most part, when a child is struggling in reading, even more than in math, s/he will most likely slide backwards over the summer if s/he doesn’t receive remediation.  erefore, it is essential that Mikey receive reading help during the summer months. So, how do you accomplish that while guaranteeing that he has a fun and relaxed summer? Here are three options to help you and your wife decide what to do. OPTION 1 Mikey attends the school summer reading program from 9 to 12, and then have every afternoon free to do what he wants. But, before you sign him up, be sure that the summer program the school is o‚ ering speci cally addresses Mikey’s needs. Also, contact day camps, his friends, town programs, etc., to help plan his afternoons. And although he is like you, Mikey isn’t you. Other variables are also at play—he may love the summer school program. OPTION 2 Mikey attends a day camp that also o‚ ers reading support. OPTION 3 Mikey attends a day camp and then meets with a private tutor after camp or on the weekends. -Dr. Linda Have a tutoring or other school-related question? Ask Dr. Linda directly by emailing her at Linda@stronglearning. com. Struggling students fall further behind during summer DR. LINDA SILBERT STRONG LEARNING

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 OPINION MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 11 Who rescued whom? DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT SEE SCOTT PAGE 14 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 When did you last update your last will and testament and power of attorney? CALL NEW YORK’S ELDER LAW TEAM 914.948.1500 Last Saturday, I took our dog Bo — or more accurately he took me — around at an event called “Bedford Barks” at one of our local parks. It was quite a happening scene, with hundreds of dogs in attendance escorted by their parents.  ere were several exhibitors, including veterinary o ces, rescue shelters, trainers, dog product retailers, as well as some food trucks for the humans.  ere were contests for the best looking dog, as well as the best kisser judged by our two local town justices. At the center of the space was an agility park complete with trainers and instructors. Bo had a blast. Driving home, it occurred to me how this hound has changed our lives.  ere is the morning walk, the near daily trip to the dog park, trips to the vet, arranging care when we try to sneak out of town for a couple of days, attempts at training, etc. I feel a little guilty that we may be giving the dog more attention than we did to our kids growing up. Although the kids have not directly brought that up with us, I suspect they are thinking the same thing. Like many adoptions, Bo’s came during COVID. Going through the interview process to qualify just to be considered for an adoption was akin to getting accepted to an Ivy League college.  ere were applications, phone interviews, video chats and reference checks. Finally, the only reason we got on the list was because we knew someone who knew someone. Bo was the last puppy picked in a litter of 10. His mom was from North Carolina.  e puppies in his litter were named after characters from “Schitt’s Creek.” I guess when you’re running a rescue operation, coming up with puppy names becomes a challenge. Bo’s original name was Mutt, which did not click with us.  e men in the family instead wanted to name him Steve. Have you ever met a dog named Steve? Exactly! Unfortunately, that was a nonstarter for the women in the family. My brother-in-law broke

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ght for survival, literally and
guratively, at a very young age.  Few were able to escape from the tragedies at home, and some of those refugees have taken shelter and education at EF Academy in  ornwood. Being so far away from home, these students now live a double life: they spend their days listening to the news to stay informed on events happening at home, while simultaneously trying to receive an education in the United States. In the autumn of 2022, EF Academy student Maria from Dnipro in Eastern Ukraine felt helpless as she watched shelling increase in her hometown. “I couldn’t sleep at night and experienced terrible anxiety,” Maria said. “I checked the news every hour.” As the situation worsened, Maria took her personal wartime experience and derived a plan to support her home country. One sleepless night, she came up with an idea based on the capabilities of a 16-year-old girl in a foreign country helping children in the motherland. Her eŒ orts were targeted to those who were not only located there, but physically injured by Russian aggression. While studying at EF Academy, Maria met three other Ukrainian students, and together they created an awareness taskforce.  e mission of the taskforce,
rst and foremost, is to inform and educate the greater community about the warfare.  eir messaging is to show the real truth, not a fabricated version found on television or the internet. Passionately, they expressed countless times that the war cannot be downplayed; otherwise, it will continue to rage on with no repercussion.  e taskforce created a twopart appeal to EF Academy’s student body with this in mind and crafted a video demonstrating what is really happening in Ukraine.  e video showed a
rst-person POV of the events and disproved Russia’s claim to be “saving” Ukraine, an argument the taskforce is actively trying to invalidate.  e second part of their appeal included a presentation with key points and vital callsto-action, directed towards the next generation of leaders – students of EF Academy and beyond – that would guide them in raising awareness.  e taskforce created trust by being vulnerable and shared their own personal stories. It was a di– cult but necessary decision to demonstrate how intensely Ukrainians are suŒ ering and emphasized the importance of halting invasion.  “Education on the eŒ ects of war should not stop with us,” Polina, from Chernihiv, Ukraine, tells us.  ese students are using this war as the framework in an eŒ ort to prevent War in Ukraine impacts several local teens SEE EF ACADEMY PAGE 14

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PAGE 14 – MAHOPAC NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 Don Scott’s dog, Bo SCOTT FROM PAGE 11 repeating the past – that is, preventing more wars from occurring. On that stage, in front of all their peers and teachers, these Ukrainian students showcased their tears, anger, sadness, and for a moment at the end – happiness, after hearing all the supportive applause and cheers. During this moment, they felt heard, and they felt seen.  Maria, Polina, Masha (from Kyiv, Ukraine), and Artem (from Odessa, Ukraine), note that it was painful to speak about such signi cant events that are taking place in their lives right now, but they are thankful to their peers who shared tears.   ese students followed up their awareness campaign with a fundraiser for the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital.   is hospital provides medical treatment and obstetric care to over 21,000 patients in need of intensive care from the entire eastern part of Ukraine, the area that was most a‡ ected by the Russian violence.   e four students raised $1,650 on their own, which was used to purchase quality medicine to be distributed among their emergency department and ICU.   is donation has already proved to help in saving the health and lives of Ukrainian children who have su‡ ered from the horrible trials of war. You may ask, why are Ukrainians are still talking about this?  Masha exclaims, “[it’s] because in the 21st century, war is still being normalized culturally, and because of the normality, such cruelty still exists and will continue to exist throughout nations. Every Ukrainian – every human being – who was a‡ ected by this war, wants to spread awareness about the crimes against humanity that are going on in our homeland right now.”   e taskforce urges us all to consider consequences not only for Ukraine, but for the entire world. More attention needs to be given to war, not only to stop this one, but to prevent future ones. Future ones that may occur in any home country.  “Let’s not ignore the situation in Ukraine and let’s not normalize war,” Masha continues. “Let’s stand together and work towards a peaceful resolution. Remember, every small action counts, and it can make a big impact on the lives of those who are struggling.”  To make a contribution on your own, you can visit one of these foundations to donate and learn how you can get involved:  • Prytula Foundation • United 24 • Zelenska Foundation • Come Back Alive Foundation • Razom fi is piece was written by EF Academy students Maria and Masha and edited by EF Academy Marketing Manager Alexandra Jareck. EF ACADEMY FROM PAGE 12 FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HOT WATER HEATER & GAS NEEDS 59 Years of Excellence Putnam & Westchester County’s Premier Plumbing Professionals Since 1964 719 Rte. 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 • 845.628.3924 • beeandjay.com TAKE $25 OFF YOUR NEXT SERVICE CALL! VALID ON CALLS OVER 1 HOUR. EXPIRES 7/31/23 Raymond Opticians Excellence in Vision Care From Our Family To Yours raymondopticians.com Jefferson Valley 3656 Lee Road (914) 245-1222 Mahopac Somers Commons (914) 621-7700 Carmel Putnam Plaza (845) 228-5800 Visit us on the web for other locations Eye Exams Available At All Locations Most Insurance Accepted! Celeffiating 65 Years Prescriptions Filled Contact Lenses the deadlock, asking if my favorite single malt Scotch was Bowmore? You can name him that and call him Bo. Consensus reached. Rather than making friends with other parents at recitals, ball elds and wrestling matches as in the past, a new social circle has formed around the dog park. At  ve o’clock each day, Bo gives me a look and starts pawing my lap to tell me it’s time to head to the park. He has friends to catch up with. And I do too.   ere’s Mike and Lauren, the uno¤ cial king and queen of the dog park. Each of them can tell you the name of every dog and parent along with a short bio on each. Mike is also an expert chef and can o‡ er counseling about smoked meats and the best way to run the barbecue. Lauren manages the iPhone chat group, letting everyone know who’s heading to the park and when. She can also provide digital marketing advice. And middle-schooler Maya, who is also ¦ uent in dog names, can tell you to the nearest pound the weight of each.  So why do dogs have such a big place in our hearts and our lives? My close friend Joel Kaplan, a talented entrepreneur who founded a rapidly growing pet products company called Tall Tails, observed that dogs are pure in their relationships and they help humanize our lives.   ey are always happy to see us and they participate with enthusiasm, which is comforting. It’s also comforting that they don’t know how to text or do social media.    ere’s a reason why nearly half the homes in America have at least one dog. I love the bumper sticker I saw that sums it up. It was a paw imprint that said, “Who rescued whom?” Indeed.

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PAGE 16 MAHOPAC NEWS – TH Mahopac honored those who gave the ultimate sacri ce for their country last Monday, May 29, Memorial Day, with a parade and wreathlaying ceremony. e observance began when the parade stepped o at Clark Place and proceeded to the veteran’s memorial on East Lake Blvd.  e parade was led by VFW 5491 and American Legion Post 1080 and their respective auxiliaries, followed by the Mahopac and Mahopac Falls re departments, Mahopac Boy and Girl Scouts, the Catholic Daughters of America, and the Mahopac High School  Band. Town  and county representatives included Legislator Erin Crowley, Carmel Supervisor Michael Cazzari, Councilmen Robert Schanil, Stephen Baranowski, and Frank Lombardi, and Justice omas Jacobellis. An invocation and closing prayer were o ered by Father Phillip Caruso of Saint John the Evangelist Church.     Master of Ceremonies Anthony DelDuco quoted from the poem, “In Flanders Fields” by WWI Canadian Col. John McCrae in 1915.  DelDuco authorized the passing out of poppies among the participants—a tradition inspired by the poem. “Flanders Field is an American Cemetery located in Belgium, which is the nal resting place for 368 U.S. troops who died ghting in the last weeks of World War I,” DelDuco said. “Let us always remember those that have paid the ultimate price and those that have gone before us.” —Maureen Daly MAHOPAC PAYS TRIBUTE TO ITS FALLEN Jim and his son Luke Rathschmidt of United for the Troops present a wreath. PHOTOS: MAUREEN DALY REQUEST A FREE QUOTE CALL NOW BEFORE THE NEXT POWER OUTAGE (877) 516-1160 Prepare for power outages today WITH A HOME STANDBY GENERATOR $0 MONEY DOWN + LOW MONTHLY PAYMENT OPTIONS Contact a Generac dealer for full terms and conditions *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* – A $695 Value! NEW YORK HO YOU MAY *Q NEW REL HELP IS AVAILABLE EVEN Qualify Today: 80 or visit NYProgramFundi Do you need a New Roof an Do you need Energy Efficien for it? Approved applications will have the work completed by a q Not affiliated with State or Gov Program *Enrollment is only open during a limi installations are on a first come, first serve Any leaking, visible damage, Drafty windows, energy cost (845) 621-1000 Independent & Family Owned Since 1977 CALL ALBANO FOR BUY SELL RENT INVEST REAL ESTATE EVERYTHING

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Sports PAGE 18 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 BY WHIT ANDERSON SPORTS EDITOR Mahopac Lacrosse’s (No. 3) special season came to a close on Tuesday (5/30) at Murphy Field in an 11-5 loss to rival and host Yorktown (No. 1) in the Section 1 Class B championship. For Yorktown, it was their 41st sectional title in program history and the „ rst since 2017. ‡ e game started oˆ as a toss-up for both sides. ‡ e Huskers up 3-2 heading into the second quarter, Chris Constantine widened that gap with his own score, but Jake Degnan brought it back to 4-3 after a long-range bounce-shot that found a hole through tra’ c at 9:15. Later on, a great stretch of patient offense by the Indians got them multiple good looks oˆ the swing, with Daniel Koch eventually „ nding Ryan Geoghegan for his own bouncer in the same spot as Degnan to tie up up at four (3:50). Unfortunately, that was the closest the score got as Yorktown started to pull away in the „ nal minutes of the half. A transition score with just over two minutes remaining, followed by a great save Hunter Mezzatesta, led to another quick turnaround goal and Mahopac found themselves down 6-4 going into the break. Yorktown would then come out of the locker room in a completely diˆ erent gear, evidenced by Connor Fastiggi’s score just 1:12 into the third. Mezzatesta and ‘Pac’s Tommy Jacobellis both made impressive saves over the next few possessions and Degnan then found the net at 2:20 for one last Mahopac hurrah, warranting a „ st-pump celebration from the senior attacker. But that moment was £ eeting, and the Huskers’ Gianluca Marchini put an end to it by scoring to make it 8-5 moments later. ‡ en after another won face-oˆ by the home team, Justin Meyreles hit in between the pipes with just 5.3 seconds left in the third for a fourgoal lead. Opportunity running out in the „ nal quarter, the Husker defense got even more suˆ ocating, and Mahopac found themselves rushing shots and passes, leading to turnovers. Goals by Jack Duncan and Aidan Boyle o’ cially put the contest away, and the ‘Pac will look to regroup and build on a memorable 2023 season and playoˆ run. Mahopac’s Danny Koch heads for the cage as Yorktown’s John Schietinger pressures. Mahopac’s Gavin Viglucci attacks from behind the cage while Yorktown’s Ryan Tomeny defends. PHOTOS: ROB DIANTONIO Mahopac’s Ryan Geoghegan makes his move while Yorktown’s Ryan Tomeny defends. BOYS LACROSSE Huskers outlast ‘Pac in Section 1 Final Mahopac’s John Kearney defends Yorktown’s Andrew Weissman.

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PAGE 20 – MAHOPAC NEWS BY SKIP PEARLMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER fi is spring’s edition of the Mahopac  girls’ lacrosse team did not get where it was hoping to go in the playo s, but the Indians had a tightknit group that had strong chemistry and managed to reach the Section 1 quarter nals.  Mahopac drew the No. 8 seed in the Class B playo tournament and defeated a pesky, ninth-seeded Carmel team in the opening round, before meeting up with No. 1 seed Greeley in the quarter nals, where Mahopac‘s season ended.  fi e Indians  nished the spring at 7-11 and had  ve players earn post-season honors.  “fi e girls worked hard all season,” Coach Christina D’Amore said. “We had a lot of talent. fi is was really a good team, and they came together on and o the  eld. We faced some tough teams toward the end, but in the playo s, we felt like it was a new adventure, and we had a chance to come out on top. I thought we played really well against Carmel, but they came back and made it 7-7 at one point before we pulled away at the end.”  After Carmel tied that playo game at 7-7 in the second half, the Indians’ defense sti ened, and the ‘Pac went on a 6-0 run to end the game.   “We went in con dent and prepared against Greeley,” the coach added of the quarter nal. “But unfortunately, it went their way. It’s always heartbreaking to lose, but we had a great team that played together.”  Senior captain and mid-  elder Katie Watts earned her  rst All-Section nod, and junior captain and mid Juliana Mangione, along with senior captain and D/M Grace Witt, were named All-Section Honorable Mention and AllLeague. Senior captain Riley Massett earned AllLeague honors, and senior Five earn post-season honors  FILE PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMAN Senior captain Katie Watts GIRLS LACROSSE Close-knit Indians group reached sectional quarters  SEE INDIANS PAGE 22 SPORTS THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 Treat your home like a work of Fine Art. IDC Shrub Oak • 1248 E Main St • Shrub Oak, NY (914) 245-5050 IDC Greenwich • 184 S. Water St • Greenwich, CT (203) 531-8050 IDC Westport • 800 Post Rd E. • Westport, CT (203) 221-1620 Welcome to the Interstate Design Centers in Greenwich, Westport & Shrub Oak, where the very best in windows, doors & hardware are on display. The view outside your window is like a painting, so give it the frame it deserves with Andersen Windows & Doors, the #1 recommended window and door brand. At the IDC, we believe that a home is more than just a house, it's a work of art. Explore new designs, brands and styles to turn your next home into a masterpiece. “Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2023 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.

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becoming more resistant, which is always a good sign,” Rivera said. Carmel police units were assisted by police from Yorktown, New York State troopers, Mount Pleasant, and Westchester County, getting her to Westchester Medical Center in time to receive life-saving treatment. Carmel PD Chief Anthony Ho­mann said AED training has become a priority in the department. “Sgt. Whitten and I have been working with Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services to get some of our Carmel PD o…cers trained as CPR/AED instructors in order to train all Town of Carmel employees as well as to o­er CPR training to the community,” Ho­mann said. “ˆankfully the bystanders that started CPR and O…cer Eagan that deployed his AED, along with our other o…cers, ŠreŠghters, EMTs and Paramedics helped give this incident a happy ending. It’s just goes to show that a sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, even at a child’s birthday party, and how important it is to be trained in CPR and know how to use an AED.” THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 25 Mahopac Library’s calendar this week includes book clubs, coloring for adults, an art opening, a defensive driving course, and a class showing how people with old cassettes and VHS tapes can digitize their memories. Unless otherwise notes, those wishing to attend library events should register online at mahopaclibrary.org or call the front desk at 845-628-2009, ext. 100. THURSDAY, JUNE 8   4 p.m.: Middle School Battle of the Books Team Meeting at Mahopac Library: ˆe group will discuss “We Dream of Space” by Erin Entrada Kelly, and “New Kid” by Jerry Craft. For information about Battle of the Books, contact: Coach Paul 845-628- 2009 ext.153. 5 p.m.: Historical Book Society: ˆis month the group, which meets on the second ˆursday of each month, will be discuss “Circe” by Madeline Miller. New members are always welcome. Readers can request a copy of “Circe” by calling 845-628-2009, ext. 100, emailing askusmahopaclibrary.org, or picking up a copy at the library’s main desk. ˆis title is also available as an eBook and audiobook on Overdrive. ˆis is a drop-in group; no registration required. 6-7:30 p.m.: Public reception - Jean Tock, “‹is Is Not a Dream”: Public reception in the ˆird Floor Gallery for an exhibit of artwork created by Jean Tock. ˆe show is entitled “ˆis is Not a Dream” and runs from June 1-30. Read more about it on page 6. FRIDAY, JUNE 9 4:00 p.m.: Coloring for Adults at Mahopac Library: ˆis program is open to anyone age 18 and over and meets on the second and fourth Friday of each month. ˆis is a drop-in program, with no registration needed. Materials are provided. SATURDAY, JUNE 10 9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.: Defensive Driving Class:  ˆe Defensive Driving Insurance Reduction Program is a course consisting of a series of Šlms and discussion about driving attitudes and behaviors.  It is designed for licensed drivers, but those with permits may attend. ˆis program is approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Cost is $45 per person; $35 for seniors 65 and older. Payment will be taken on the day of the class. Registration is required. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 12:30 p.m.: ‹rowback Tech Basics: Many people with memories saved on old VHS tapes and cassettes share a common problem: ˆey no longer have the equipment to play their old media. Mahopac library can help by making available the tools and technology needed to convert old analog media into digital formats, which can be accessed on computers and mobile devices and easily shared. ˆis class will show how to digitize and save old media. Registration is required. Information provided by Mahopac Public Library This week at Mahopac Library GYMNAST FROM PAGE 9 SEE GYMNAST PAGE 27 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 Eclipse co-owner Micea Bors and good samaritans performed CPR while waiting for first responders. PHOTOS COURTESY MICEA BORS Eclipse instructor Rose Hadsell quickly realized the gymnast she was coaching needed help.

PAGE 26 – MAHOPAC NEWS LEISURE THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 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. In a place to sleep 5. Chemical compound (abbr.) 8. A way to fish 11. Classic Linklater film “__ and Confused” 13. Legume 14. Indonesian island 15. Smooth, creamy substance 16. Arctic 17. Wood sorrels 18. Defied 20. Cattle 21. Tableland 22. Honorably retired and retaining one’s title 25. Repossession 30. Danced 31. Adult males 32. A type of section 33. Type of Japanese animation 38. Satisfaction 41. Fit 43. “Ain’t No Sunshine” singer 45. Failure 47. Israeli city 49. French river 50. Cavalry-sword 55. Nocturnal S. American rodent 56. Liquefied natural gas 57. A•licted 59. Electronic counter-countermeasures 60. Popular HBO fantasy series (abbr.) 61. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation 62. Large body of water 63. __kosh, near Lake Winnebago 64. Impudence CLUES DOWN 1. Payroll firm 2. Unit of transmission 3. Rockers Better Than __ 4. Bambi is one 5. Highest parts of something 6. Correct behavior 7. Batty 8. Cyprinid fishes 9. Expression of sorrow or pity 10. Site of the famous Leaning Tower 12. American rocker Snider 14. W. African language 19. Symbol to mark for removal 23. __ Squad 24. Resident 25. Federal savings bank 26. Paddle 27. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 28. One point south of due east 29. Winter melon 34. Last or greatest in an indefinitely large series 35. Anger 36. Central European river 37. First responders 39. Spanish noble 40. Persons with absence of skin pigment 41. Defunct airline 42. Small island (British) 44. The extent of something from beginning to end 45. Capital of Bangladesh 46. Dutch cheese 47. Imitates 48. A contest of speed 51. Swiss river 52. Prejudice 53. Actor Idris 54. UNLV’s are Runnin’ 58. Criticize Please print your first and last names and address legibly, sign and date (all required to continue receiving your subscription to this newspaper). YES, I wish to receive a FREE 3-year subscription to The Katonah-Lewisboro Times. YES, I really enjoy The Katonah-Lewisboro Times, and I’d like to continue receiving it for 3 years, along with a monetary contribution this year. (Please print legibly.) First (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required. Please print legibly.) Last (Required) City: State: ZIP: Name: Signature: Email: Snowbird Dates (if applicable): Date: Phone: Address: (Optional) (Optional for TAPinto E-News) Checks payable to Halston Media LLC Please include this form in your envelope. Mail to: P.O. Box 864 Mahopac, NY 10541 While we need your Full Support to keep this newspaper strong, we include the option for Basic Support because we don’t want financial reasons to get in the way of our readers receiving this newspaper. Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other OR Visit https://bit.ly/HalstonSubscribe OR Visit https://bit.ly/ HalstonSubscribe 2 TRACKS NO NEWS... 1. Clip the short form on the page 2. Fill out the information. 3. Mail it to P.O. Box 864, Mahopac, NY 10541 4. Or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com 5. Or Scan our QR Code to Subscribe. We need you to subscribe. It’s FREE & It’s Easy! is NOT necessarily good news! # Please print your first and last names and address legibly, sign and date (all required to continue receiving your subscription to this newspaper). YES, I wish to receive a FREE 3-year subscription to Mahopac News YES, I really enjoy Mahopac News and I’d like to continue receiving it for 3 years, along with a monetary contribution this year. (Please print legibly.) First (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required) (Required. Please print legibly.) Last (Required) City: State: ZIP: Name: Signature: Email: Snowbird Dates (if applicable): Date: Phone: Address: (Optional for TAPinto E-News) (Optional) Mail to: P.O. Box 864 Mahopac, NY 10541 While we need your Full Support to keep this newspaper strong, we include the option for Basic Support because we don’t want financial reasons to get in the way of our readers receiving this newspaper. Basic Support vs. Full Support Basic Support Full Support $100 $50 $20 other or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com OR or visit www.halstonsubscribe.com Checks payable to Halston Media LLC. Please include this form in your envelope. Please include the following additional papers as part of this subscription: North Salem News The Somers Record Yorktown News The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times The Katonah-Lewisboro times

fi e Carmel PD also thanked the coordinated e ort among the good Samaritans and rst responders. Rivera believes the inter-agency cooperation was especially crucial. “Multiple agencies were involved, along with the good Samaritans, and everyone remained calm throughout,” Rivera said. “In situations like that, emotions have to take a backseat. Everyone is focused on the job at hand and takes things one step at a time. fi at makes a critical di erence in life-and-death situations. I really want to commend everyone involved. And while I’m proud of our department, we also want to recognize the good Samaritans and we’re trying to get in touch with Laura and Judy. We don’t often recognize the public but they set the tone for everything that came afterward.” Bors. who has been coaching gymnastics in Mahopac for more than 20 years, said he has kept up with CPR training for many years but had never had to use it before. “I can’t describe the feeling, the thoughts, and the adrenaline that goes through you during that time,” he said, while praising his sta for remaining calm. “It is important to know how to react when something like this happens so that the person can get the best care they can as soon as possible. Almost all my employees are former gymnasts of mine. I think that the reason everything was so organized is because we act as a team that we became over the years. I am so proud of them for reacting so promptly. fi ey made all the di erence!”  And that “di erence” means a little girl is now back at home. “fi e family has reached out to thank us for what we did and to give us an update,” Bors said on Monday. “She is recovering, but is still not 100 percent.” THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 27 PHOTO COURTESY CARMEL PD Carmel PD Sgt. Laura Whitten holds an AED. GYMNAST FROM PAGE 25 One phrase kept going through Bors’ mind: “Please stay alive.”’ 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 freeman@ halstonmedia.com. We also offer our clients a free ad design service. For more information, call Brett Freeman at 845-208- 8151. Brewster, NY and Bethel, CT Showrooms On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! On your project everyday until completion... GUARANTEED! 845-278-0070 Southeastkitchenandbath.com Celebrating 50 years START RENTING BY JULY 31ST AND GET THE THIRD MONTH FREE! Must move-in/take financial procession by July 31, 2023. Monthly rent only. (Level of Care or other ancillary fees, if applicable are not included.) Does not apply to a short term/respite stay. CALL TODAY! (914) 249-9144 A MERIDIAN SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY START RENTING BY JULY 31ST AND GET THE 2000 Baldwin Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 meridiansenior.com/countryhouse COME Live And Love YOUR LIFE AT THE COUNTRY HOUSE!

PAGE 28 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 Sycamore Summer Camp Sycamore Park Summer Camp registration is open. e camp will run from June 26 to Aug. 4 and costs $600 per townresident child for those entering grades 2-8 in the fall; $650 for rising kindergarteners and   rst graders. Immunization records are required to reserve a place. Learn more at facebook.com/Carmel Recreation. e town is also taking camp employment applications at ci.carmel.ny.us/recreationparks/pages/summer-employment. Book Barn Special Ofi er Buy 10 or more books at the Book Barn at Mahopac Public Library 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 noon, ursday, 4 to 6:45 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Female Flag Football Summer female — ag football registration is open for women and youth. Games will take place on the Somers High School turf   eld on Tuesday (youth) and ursday (adults) evenings. ose interested can learn more by visiting clubs. bluesombrero.com/ gridiron, emailing gridironpartners@gmail. com, or calling Gridiron Partners at 917- 848-7780. PAC Summer Arts Programs e Putnam Arts Council will host a range of summer art classes starting in late June. Programs include Clay Arts for Teens and Creative Kids Clay and or Drawing/ Paint/Collage for children aged 6-12. e program oŸ ers individual instruction and small classes taught by working artists. Projects vary by age group and change over the course of the summer to include Rollbox Avatars, Mythical Creatures, and more. Students can register for one program or bundle them together.  Visit putnamartscouncil.com or call 845-803- 8622 for details. Volunteer Drivers Needed Can you spare a little time to make a difference in the life of an older adult? RideConnect, a program of Family Services of Westchester, is an information, referral, and volunteer transportation program for adults ages 60-plus who can no longer drive. ey seek volunteer drivers who are willing to provide occasional rides to older adult neighbors. ese rides enable clients to remain active in their communities and to continue to lead ful-   lling lives. Rides are typically to medical and dental appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands. Give the gift of mobility and independence. No minimum commitment. Match trips to your schedule. Rides can be set up by phone or online. Your family members, young and old, can ride along. For more information, go to rideconnectwestchester.org, call 914-242-7433, or email [email protected]. Visit RideConnectWestchester.org. Learn to Save a Life e Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services oŸ ers training in lifesaving skills from community professionals. Original and refresher basic life support (EMT) training is available. You can learn more and register for these courses at putnamcountyny.com/life. For more information and directions, call 845-808-4000. Rental Arrears Help Volunteer residents of Putnam Progressives, in partnership with the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, can help local tenants with rent debt, or in “rental arrears,” get money from New York’s ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance Program). ese volunteers will be at the Gilead Presbyterian Church, 9 Church St., Carmel, 1-8 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 1-5 p.m. on Mondays. Renters from Putnam County are encouraged to come; volunteers can check your quali  cations for money aid and apply you for rent relief. To be able to apply, bring papers that show your personal identity; rental amount; residency; income; and, if you have one, Social Security number. You can also apply for utility aid. If you want this, then also bring a utility bill. Questions? Call a rent relief volunteer at 817- 382-7549 or 845-418-5740. MUSINGS FROM PAGE 4 TICKS ARE HERE. MOSQUITOS CAN BE DEADLY! CALL TODAY! ANTS • TERMITES • TICKS • MOSQUITOES SQUIRRELS • RACCOONS • BATS • MICE RATS • WASPS • BEES SPIDERS • MOLES • SKUNKS • BEDBUGS NEW SERVICE ONLY - ALL PEST AND WILDLIFE DON’T LIVE WITH ANY CRAWLING PESTS THIS SPRING & SUMMER. WE “ELIMINATE ‘EM! SpCB23 TERMITE ELIMINATION OR RODENT/BAT EXCLUSION fifffflffiflffifflfflffl    fifffflffiflffffiffffiflffiffffiffflffffi    ffiflffffifl
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Somers resident Rigo Giron with his wife and children. THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 31 Elder Law Wills, Trusts & Estates Estate Planning Medicaid Applications Guardianships Probates Elder Law & Estate Planning A Tradition of Excellence in Elder Law (845) 621-8640 thefellergroup.com 625 Route 6, Mahopac NY 10541 We make home & hospital visits Contact the team today! (845) 621-8640 Fortunato Multari, the owner of Mamma Rosa Ristorante in Somers, recently announced that he has a new business partner. Multari is now joined by Somers resident Rigo Giron, who has more than 25 years in the restaurant industry. “Mr. Giron brings invaluable experience and fresh ideas to further enhance your dining experience,” Multari said.  Residents may have seen Giron around town with his wife and two children. His daughter is involved on the track team and his son does taekwondo. At Mamma Rosa’s, you will ƒ nd Giron working the front of the house, ensuring excellent service for guests. Meanwhile, Multari will continue doing what he does best: running the kitchen and creating authentic Italian meals you’ve come to know and love. † e new partnership will not only enhance your dining experience, but will also allow Fortunato to take some time o‡ to refresh and recharge—a rare occurrence since Multari opened Mamma Rosa in 2011.  “I’ll still be working in the kitchen, but I am looking forward to taking an extra day o‡ and that is what this partnership allows me to do,” Multari said. “† ank you for your continued support and be sure to stop in and meet Rigo!” Born and raised in Italy, Multari was inspired to open his ƒ rst restaurant, Onda Blue in Armonk, by his cousin who had a restaurant of the same name on the western coast of Italy. His dream was to create a warm and inviting atmosphere and o‡ er cuisine he enjoyed as a boy.  Twelve years ago, he took over the Somers location, carrying that dream forward. Multari named Mamma Rosa after the most two important women in his life, his wife and his mother. “To all who have supported us the last 12 years, we thank you for your loyal patronage,” Multari said. “You can rest assured that Mamma Rosa Ristorante will continue to serve the community with delicious food and outstanding customer service for years to come.” Mamma Rosa owner welcomes new biz partner PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAMMA ROSA Fortunato Multari toasting his new business partner, Rigo Giron.

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