Mahopac News 1.24.19

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Where there’s smoke… Town preparing law banning
door-to-door solicitation
Fire ghters from the Mahopac Fire Department keep an eye on the crew
battling a Dumpster re in an enclosure at Enviro Waste on Route 6 Friday O cials ne-tuning nal draft
morning ( Jan. 18). of amended code

First responders were called to the scene for a “working re in a con ned BY BOB DUMAS graph in the proposed law that lays out
enclosure,” which also brought out the Mohegan FASTeam.
EDITOR what a “peddler” is. It de nes one as, “Any
e Putnam County Hazmat squad also responded along with town build-
ing inspector Mike Carnazza. Two agents from the Department of Homeland person who, being uninvited by the home
Security Emergency Services responded as well when a call for re-suppressing
foam was dispatched. e Town Board took a step closer last or business owner, engages in the merchan-

Fire o cials said that rst-in crews advanced hose lines to the rear of the re week toward creating a law that would ban dising of any goods, wares, commodities,
and did a good knockdown. No injuries were reported, and crews were on the
scene for a little more than an hour. residential door-to-door solicitation within books, periodicals, labor or services by go-

PHOTO COURTESY OF JACK CASEY the town’s borders. ing from house to house or place of busi-

Currently, the town issues peddler’s per- ness to place of business.”

mits to those who seek them, but after a Board members and town attorney Greg

large jump in the number of permits issued Folchetti said it was not the intent of the

over the past several years and myriad com- proposed law to prohibit salespeople from

plaints from residents to town o cials, the soliciting businesses throughout town.

board has decided to put an end to it. Councilman Jonathan Schneider said

e legislation, however, is not in e ect the board had received many questions and

quite yet. During a Jan. 16 public hearing concerns regarding how the code was writ-

on the proposed law, it was pointed out ten and how it would a ect di erent orga-

that some language was confusing and im- nizations.

plied that businesses could not solicit other “We are receiving a lot of feedback…and

brick-and-mortar businesses. we are very receptive to it,” Schneider said.

“We are concerned that the law, the way “We are getting a lot of feedback and are

it is written, would prohibit businesses making changes based on it.”

from outside of town to solicit business at Schneider suggested that the board re-

businesses in the town. You want to engage move the “place of business to place of busi-

with those people,” Michael Celestino, ness” reference and the rest of the board

CEO of the Greater Mahopac/Carmel agreed. Before the amended code can be

Chamber of Commerce, told the board. adopted, the board will have to hold a new

“I just want to make sure there is a line of public hearing after announcing it with a

demarcation between business-to-business legal notice in local newspapers.

and resident-to-resident.” SEE SOLICITATION PAGE 2
Celestino was concerned about a para-

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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31
CLASSIFIEDS
GOVERNMENT AT WORK 30
HEALTH & WELLNESS
LEISURE 19
MAHOPAC MUSINGS
OBITUARIES 20
OPINION
SPORTS 29

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8 MHS musicians
10 take centerstage.
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THE BIG GAME STARTS HERE!
EDITORIAL TEAM FROM PAGE 1
BOB DUMAS $$
“We know what our intent is but
EDITOR: 845-208-0774 Package 1: 99.99 Package 2: 139.99 10 years from now someone may
[email protected] read it di erently,” noted Council-
• Sandwich Platter • Sandwich Platter woman Suzy McDonough.
GABRIELLE BILIK
SPORTS EDITOR: 914-214-4285 Choice Of Any 3 Sandwiches Choice Of Any 3 Sandwiches Supervisor Ken Schmitt said the
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CORINNE STANTON “Really what precipitated this
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22 complaints here that the police
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LISA KAIN licitors that go from door to door,”
$ he said. “ e tactics that they use
914-351-2424 are sometimes really unprofession-
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BRUCE HELLER en dramatically over the past four
914-202-2941 • Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Buffalo Chicken Mac-n-Cheese – 40.00 years. Twelve permits were issued
[email protected] & Macaroni Salad in 2015; 27 issued in 2016; 21 is-
$ sued in 2017; and last year some 37
PRODUCTION TEAM • 1 2ltr Pepsi & 1 bag of chips permits were issued.
TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL Lobster Mac-n-Cheese – 60.00
Platter: “ ere’s been a signi cant in-
PRODUCTION MANAGER $ crease; that is why we are doing
DESIGNER/PHOTOGRAPHER Asst. Sandwiches on Texas Rolls this,” he said. “Something needed
[email protected] Italian Mac-n-Cheese – 35.00 to be done.”
$$
GABRIELLE BILIK $ But Schmitt pointed out there
ASST PRODUCTION MANAGER 16 in – 50, 18 in – 60 are numerous exemptions to the
Chili – 40.00 law, such as civic groups and church
914-214-4285 organizations.
[email protected] $
“Youth groups will be able to
CHRISTINA ROSE Sausage & Peppers – 45 continue,” he said. “Boy Scouts,
PRODUCTION/DESIGNER Girl Scouts will be able to continue
$ to go door to door. It doesn’t pre-
EXECUTIVE TEAM vent religious groups, or [political]
BRETT FREEMAN Italian Meatballs – 45 candidates from going to door to
door.”
PUBLISHER: 845-208-8151 $
[email protected] Carmel resident John Butler
Swedish Meatballs – 45 cautioned the board to be very spe-
SHELLEY KILCOYNE ci c with the way the proposed law
VP OF SALES: $ de nes the exemptions.

845-621-1116 BBQ Ribs – 50 “People know how to abuse
[email protected] and nd loopholes,” he said, not-
$ ing that kids who live in Mahopac
Deadlines but attend church in another town,
Sesame Ribs – 50 would still be able to solicit for their
MAHOPAC NEWS DEADLINE church. “ ere doesn’t seem to be
THE DEADLINE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS ALSO TRY anything [to stop organizations]
from using children and letting lose
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, want to be able to do this.”
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Schneider said that should loop-
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[email protected]. would deal with them at that time.
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Ladies and gentlemen…The

e Lookout, a band made up of Mahopac High students and alumni,
performed at the Winery at St. George Restaurant & Lounge in Mo-
hegan Lake before an enthusiastic crowd on Jan. 11. e group, which
features Aidan Madden and guitar, Grace Goodman on drums, Amanda
Eppolito on lead vocals, and JP McKenzie on bass, play an eclectic blend
of classic rock, modern rock and country. eir popularity has been grow-
ing since the group formed last year and served as the opening act for
several shows for the Friday Night Concert Series at the Putnam County
Golf Course.

Amanda Eppolito
belts out a song.

Aidan
Madden
Grace
Goodman
pounds the
skins.

JP McKenzie on bass PHOTOS: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL

PAGE 4 MAHOPAC NEWS MAHOPAC MUSINGS THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

Pocketbook Bingo Carmel, NY 10512 For more Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. Jon
info contact Liz at GirlScoutsof Fiorella tells the tale that is over 70

Join us for a ladies night out to [email protected]. years in the making and most his-

support Mahopac girls lacrosse, Mahopac Library Events torians consider it the worst disas-
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Mahopac rehouse,741 Route 6. Navy. After delivering the compo-

Tickets are $40; table of 10 is $375. Second Grade Book Club nents of the atomic bomb “Little

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Mahopac couple learns hard lessons in contractor dispute

Rizzos prevail in court after two-year struggle

BY BOB DUMAS a contractor underway, he noticed vited Giannopoulos to inspect the

EDITOR a contractor’s van parked near the problems with their home and of-

train station. fer an estimate. e Rizzos said he

For a homeowner, there’s no “I saw it parked there over the told them he could do the work

bigger nightmare than hiring a course of several months,” he re- on the leaky wall without disturb-

contractor to do work around the called. e van was parked near ing the deck.

house and seeing him deliver less Croton Creek restaurant, damaged “He said it’s an easy x; we didn’t

than you bargained for, leaving you by a re that had started in the need to take the deck down. He

with an un nished job and less apartments above it. “ ere was a could work around it,”Debbie said.

money in your wallet. renovation going on. We had had Giannopoulos gave the couple

Just ask Michael and Debbie other contractors o er bits of ad- an estimate of $14,400, which

Rizzo. e couple lives on Straw- vice that didn’t make much sense to would cover the refurbishing of

berry Field Lane in Mahopac us. So, I saw this van and thought, the deck, the repair of the leaky

where they built their home 19 let’s ask this guy because he is ren- wall and some painting. In June

years ago. A couple of years ago, ovating an entire building—struc- 2016, the Rizzos gave him a de-

the Rizzos noticed some problems tural damage, major work.” posit of $4,400.

around the house that needed to e contractor was Tom Gian- But as time went on, though the PHOTO: BOB DUMAS
be addressed. nopoulos, owner of Armstrong work was not completed as an-
Improvements in Brewster. ticipated, Giannopoulos asked for Debbie and Michael Rizzo with the stack of paperwork they
“We had a leak in the basement more and more money. accumulated over the course of two years as they struggled with a
and the deck had become sun- THE WORK BEGINS home contractor over his performance
baked and dry and a little warped. “Normally, you pay a third, a

It was becoming a hazard,” Mi- e Rizzos had several issues at third and a third [as each phase

chael said. “We had several con- play with their house. eir foun- is completed],” Debbie said. “He “He showed us the work that quest with the North Salem build-

tractors look at it and they wanted dation wall was leaking directly started work in July [2016] and was done at the restaurant,” Mi- ing department, the Rizzos dis-

to do everything from dig up the under the deck. Would they have by August he already had $11,000. chael said. “He took us through covered that Giannopoulos was

entire yard to putting in drainage to take down the deck to get to the He had three-quarters of it.” and showed us the apartments— not the contractor of record on the

to putting a sump pump in the leak? Even if they didn’t, should structural integrity—took us to Croton Creek restaurant project.

basement. It was overwhelming.” they tear the deck down anyway SUSPICIONS/PROBLEMS ARISE the basement of the building and North Salem building inspector

But then fate stepped in. Mi- and rebuild? Town o cials told e Rizzos were becoming in- showed us the re-suppression Paul Taft wrote, “Armstrong Im-

chael is a chef who works in New them that if all they did was replace creasingly uneasy with how the system that had been installed and provements was at times seen on

York City and takes the train each boards, railings and steps, a build- job was progressing and decided a lot of plumbing work. He told us the site, and included in meetings

day from the Croton Falls station. ing permit wouldn’t be necessary. to double-check Giannopoulos’ he did it all.”
In 2016,with the Rizzos’search for In April 2016, the Rizzos in- quali cations. T:9.5” SEE CONTRACTOR PAGE 6
rough a formal records re-

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CONTRACTOR might have hired the wrong con- lic cement, but we were still leak- the house. All that for $14,000.” friends. But they wanted to know
FROM PAGE 5 ing. We had him put in the larger e Rizzos said they paid Gian- why he didn’t use Dutchboy Wa-
tractor. gutter,but he put the downspout in terproo ng in Brewster. He said
the opposite way,so we had leaking nopoulos in full because he prom- he’d never heard of them before,
“ e deck boards were installed because of that. ised to come back and make things which they thought was odd.
right. He came back in September
that I attended, but this company haphazardly,”Debbie said.“ ey’re “He put up lattice, but it’s poor and put a wider patch on the wall, “ ey asked him what he
quality and I had to use twist ties but that still didn’t work. would be willing to do to resolve
is not listed as the contractor of coming loose. e railings are not to hold in place,” she continued. the issue,” she continued. “He said
“Nothing was really nished cor- “I sent him numerous emails he would bring in a pro to look at
record.” to code. e balustrade and spin- rectly, and we have a tripping haz- asking him to come back and n- the wall. But his plan was to apply
ard at the bottom of the [deck] ish up his promised work,” Deb- a radon-seal product on the exte-
Taft’s response also indicated dles are not spaced correctly. And steps. We didn’t have it before he bie said. “He said he would coor- rior and interior walls. I said no.
took [the steps] down. We have a dinate it and get back to me, but Where is the professional that you
that other subcontractors had we were still leaking. He tarred downspout that is not attached to he never did. is is what we lived talked about? Where is Dutch-
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“ ey are de nitely on the side Michael said he feels for elderly background references. Get at umbtack,

“ ey heard our case and the of consumer,” he said. “If it wasn’t folks and those who don’t have the least six and follow up on them. “Tom is very e cient and hon-

judge asked what we would settle for them, we would have never time to pursue their remedies. • Make sure the contractor has a est. He and his crew did an ex-

for and we said $2,500—the cost found out about Dutchboy. ey “We are lucky we got the valid state-issued license. cellent job on the renovation to

of waterproo ng that entire wall,” pushed [Giannopoulos] to get $2,500,” he said. “If my wife was “We felt stuck; held hostage,” my home,” wrote one reviewer

Michael said. “ e judgment was this done, saying he was up for not tenacious [we wouldn’t have Debbie said. “We had a deck that on umbtack.com. “He worked

in our favor for $2,500 in Septem- review from their legal team on gotten it]. I feel sorry for elderly was not xed and a wall that was within the time frame that we had

ber 2018.” whether they were going to pull people who get taken. Who helps still leaking. Make sure the con- and produced high-end results.

In his nding, Southeast town his license or not renew it. It is them?” tract is exactly what it is supposed I would de nitely use him again

Justice Greg Folchetti noted that the only way we got traction on to be. Have a speci c cost for line and recommend him to any pro-

Giannopoulos contended that no this. He was going to kick this can LESSONS LEARNED items. He made out OK; he got spective customers.”

actual defects existed in his deck down the road.” e Rizzos o er this advice paid his fee.” Giannopoulos did not respond

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America rst? e gu aw heard
across the nation
Over the last two years, I’ve had Comey, knowing there was no good time
a running correspondence with
a couple of readers who are to do it. And, in fact, when I decided
avid Trump support-
ers. We text, email, and to just do it, I said to myself, I said, you On ursday, Jan. 17, a gu aw be- president on the left side of the House.
sometimes use funny
emojis—all in good know, this Russia thing
spirit. ey zealously
believe that Trump is HERE with Trump and Russia gan on social media and spread Almost like it is a standard talking point.
the best thing since AND is a made-up story.”
“white bread.” I like NOW! across the nation. e more things change…
raisin pumpernickel and According to e
have a keen distaste for New York Times, Trump Majority Speaker Earlier that same
the Pillsbury “doughboy.”
BERNIE laughingly told the Rus- Nancy Pelosi had LIFE, ursday at the Pen-
On several occasions, I’ve questioned KOSBERG sian foreign minister and already boarded a U.S. HEALTH, tagon – where he was
Trump’s patriotism, which, I know, is a ambassador to the U.S. Air Force bus with greeted with a standing
sore spot for them and brings about a POLITICS ovation – President
several members of
urry of comebacks: “Clinton is a liar
and a thief … Obama is a Muslim and a in a meeting in the Oval Congress and their MARA Trump proclaimed that
socialist … Warren is a loudmouth and sta ers in tow for SCHIFFREN there are Democrats
a fake …” O ce on May 10, a few transport from Capi- in both houses of the

On Monday, Jan. 14, the president days after he red Comey, that he red
of the United States, in an impromptu
news conference conducted on a snow- him to ease the pressure of the mounting tol Hill to Andrews Congress who want to
covered White House lawn, declared: “I
am not a Russian agent.” investigation into his campaign’s ties to Airforce Base in begin dealing in earnest

Mr. Trump was responding to a ques- Russia. “I faced great pressure because of Maryland. e group was about to em- on the border wall. But that Nancy
tion regarding a New York Times report,
published the preceding weekend, that Russia that’s taken o ,” he’s heard saying bark on a six-day trip to Belgium, Egypt Pelosi “will not let them negotiate.” Al-
the FBI had opened a counterintel-
ligence investigation into whether the to them. and Afghanistan. ey were already most as if she wants to force a crisis.
president was “knowingly working for
Russia or had unwittingly fallen under Trump’s rhetoric has continued to in transit, when Capitol Hill security Let me add some background. e day
Moscow’s in uence.”
defend and praise Russian President received emergency notice from the before this event transpired, in her own
is came on top of several inquiries
already underway by the intelligence Vladimir Putin, while making sure Pentagon that the trip had been canceled power move, Nancy Pelosi tried to derail
community into Mr. Trump’s business
and political connections to Russia. to hide details of their conversations. at the president’s behest. President Trump’s scheduled State of the
Trump denied working on Russia’s be-
half, and he referred to the FBI o cials Trump has taken away the notes of his e speaker was informed that the Union address. She suggested either he
who launched the inquiries as “scoun-
drels” and “dirty cops.” own interpreters and, according to the military plane she had reserved was no give his speech on a later date or that he

“I never worked for Russia,” the presi- Washington Post, directed the linguists longer available due to the shutdown. submit it in writing to the Congress as
dent responded acrimoniously. “You
know that answer better than anybody. I present not to discuss what had trans- “Due to the shutdown, I am sorry to was the custom before the TV age began
never worked for Russia. Not only did I
never work for Russia. I think it’s a dis- pired with anyone. inform you that your trip to Brussels, because of security concerns due to the
grace that you even asked that question,
because it’s a whole big, fat hoax. It’s just According to the Post, “the constraints Egypt, and Afghanistan has been post- shutdown. Here she was obviously
a hoax.”
Trump has imposed are part of a broader poned,”Trump wrote. “I also feel that, denying Trump his legitimate presiden-
Let’s step back for a moment. Trump
red James Comey, the director of the pattern by the president of shielding his during this period, it would be better if tial platform. Pelosi’s plan, a sta er later
FBI, and stated, categorically to NBC
News journalist Lester Holt on national communications with Putin from public you were in Washington negotiating with admitted, had been in the works for
television that he did so to end the Rus-
sia investigation: “I was going to re scrutiny and preventing even high-rank- me and joining the strong border security months.

ing o cials in his own administration movement to end the shutdown.” He Pelosi’s play was considered a knock-

from fully knowing what he has told one added, she was free to y commercial to out by the usual suspects. Writing in

of the United States’ main adversaries.” the warzone if she so chose. CNN online the next day, Jen Psaki,

As a result, the Post reports, “there is President Trump, himself, it bears not- former White House communications

no detailed record, even in classi ed les, ing at this point has remained in Wash- director under Obama, crowed that

of Trump’s face-to-face interactions with ington, DC during the entire shutdown, Nancy Pelosi had introduced Trump “to

the Russian leader at ve locations over including holidays, except for a one day the big leagues.” Psaki suggested further

the past two years. Such a gap would be working trip during which he visited that Pelosi was a “graceful ghter” strik-

unusual in any presidency, let alone one troops in Iraq and Germany. At the ing out a “bully.”

that Russia sought to install through time, all other members of the govern- Political analyst and Scott Adams,

what U.S. intelligence agencies have ment were on holiday. Pelosi, herself, famous for predicting Trump’s victory in

described as an unprecedented campaign vacationed in Hawaii at a very exclusive 2016, however, categorized Pelosi’s move

of election interference.” resort, as is her wont. as a strategic blunder. Adams argued

e presidential oath of o ce encom- Democrats were appalled and disgust- that the State of the Union address is

passes one core principle: to “preserve, ed by President Trump’s move. Which generally considered boring due to the

protect and defend the Constitution of is to say they reacted the same way constraints of its venue. But now, by Pe-

the United States.” Since Trump took they have every single day of his term. losi disinviting Trump, she had “freed the

that oath two years ago, he has only Representative Adam Schi , head of the kraken.” In other words, she gave him

shown disregard for its meaning. He House Intelligence Committee, who had the freedom to hold the speech where-

has constantly put his own interests been on the bus with Pelosi, accused the soever he desired, in a background of his

above those of the country; he uses his president of acting like a “ fth grader.” own devising, freeing him up, instead of

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many diseases. While a recent podcast on NPR proclaimed 2019
“ e Year of the Vegan,” it may not be necessary to cut out ALL
animal products to see improvement in health. As with all things
American, it seems it may be the AMOUNT of meat we consume.
U.S. News & World Report just published its annual “Best Diets”
rankings and the Mediterranean diet is number one: Eat primar-
ily organic plant-based foods, replace butter with healthy fats such
as olive oil, use herbs and spices instead of salt to avor food, and
limit meat to no more than once a week (and even then it should
be free range, wild caught, or grass fed.)

But diet is a very personal choice. So, whether you are a carni-
vore who nds vegans a bit holier-than-thou or a vegan who can’t
understand why carnivores just don’t “get it,” there is no need to
judge, scrutinize or lecture. Personally, I’m a fooditarian. I don’t
care for lamb or beef, but I will de nitely eat a crispy piece of
bacon.

Author’s note: My vegan daughter never ever lectures me about dietary
choices, and she is therefore perfect.

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teachers, “money is the root of evil”. Apparently, our governor
of New York has dismissed this valuable lesson in his desire to
legalize recreational marijuana for New York residents.

How can any respectable leader advocate for more drugs in
our communities in the midst of a heroin and opium epidemic
that is rampant throughout our country?

He boasts that legalization of recreational marijuana will bring
nearly $300 million in tax revenue.

During my tenure as school administrator and elected o cial,
I sponsored many awareness programs for children, teachers and
families, particularly when crack and cocaine was tormenting so
many of our youth and their families. Many resource profession-
als came to speak at these sessions, and each one clearly demon-
strated the dangerous chemical content of cannabis (marijuana).
One speaker, Father Dan Egan, the “junkie priest,” as he was
known for his great work with addicts, clearly showed how these
chemicals in marijuana led to further drug dependence. Unlike
the false impression the media and advocates for legalization
give, most recent studies show the gateway e ect of marijuana
use leading to more and more dangerous drugs

I urge you to contact your local elected o cials and police
agencies to speak out against this e ort of the governor to legal-
ize recreational marijuana.We owe this e ort to our children and
grandchildren, particularly those many drug addicts that occupy
our treatment facilities who started with marijuana.

is issue is certainly about a healthy lifestyle and every sound-
minded person recognizes what damage recreational marijuana
can cause. Please contact Gov. Cuomo at Governor.Cuomo@
exec.ny.gov

Frank J. Del Campo
Mahopac

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their point of view, the State of the Union would not be a security
concern, contradicting the excuse Pelosi had given for her move.

Beyond the power moves on either side, Trump has a point. Why
is the speaker of the house going abroad in the middle of the shut-
down, instead of focusing her time on negotiating its conclusion?

is trip was her way of throwing more shade at President Trump,
suggesting she bears no responsibility for negotiating. He must
simply concede unilaterally.

Since Trump became president, Pelosi and Schumer, over and
over, have acted to delegitimize his presidency by treating the
President with contempt, playing to their base by getting away with
whatever they can in that regard.

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Trump has worked hard to shield himself from accountability. He
has sabotaged and demoralized both federal law enforcement and
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 OPINION MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 13

Changing history

Dear Dr. Linda, Dear Keith, Over the next few owned the Toll House Inn in Whit-
man, Mass., hence “Toll House” cook-
Since it was Dr. Martin Luther King, ank you for STRONG years, laws pertaining ies). e list is endless.
LEARNING to segregation started
Jr. Day on Monday, my seventh-grade sharing this with us. changing one by one. Keith, let me applaud you. Your
lesson that day showed the children
class talked about the Civil Rights Also, thank you for in your class that just one tired per-
son can change history. ey probably
movement. When the name Rosa Parks o ering your stu- DR. LINDA Even though there never thought about it before. Unfor-
tunately, there are people who change
came up, Tommy, one of my students, dents an opportunity SILBERT were many events be- history for the worse, not the better.

asked why we don’t celebrate her. He to think and discuss fore Rosa Parks that at’s why it’s important for children
to understand that they have the power
said, “If she got up and moved to the the importance each addressed the prob- to also change history. Talk about what
others have done, from Bill Gates to
back of the bus, history would have person has in history. lem of segregation, it Rosa Parks, average citizens, to make
the world a better place. Maybe begin
been really di erent.” We all make a di erence, whether we was Rosa Park’s courage that changed with how they’d make their families
better, their community better, their
is brought up a 30-minute dis- realize it or not, by what we do and say. history. e irony of this event is that country better.

cussion on how one human being can roughout history there are those the man who insisted she get up and ese children will determine the
future of the world and they must un-
change history. I know this is not a who have not only changed the lives go to the back of the bus changed his- derstand now that no matter how rich
or poor they are, no matter what their
question, but I felt it was a great class of those close to them, but actually tory too, but probably not the way he ancestries, no matter where they live,
they have the power to make the world
discussion that I wanted to share with changed history just by something would have planned. a better place for everyone.

you and your readers. anks for the they did. As your student said, Rosa e list of people who have changed Dr. Linda

opportunity. Parks is one of those people. In 1955, history, some for the better and some Dr. Linda is co-author of “Why Bad
Grades Happen to Good Kids,” and
Keith riding home from work on a bus in for the worse, is endless. ink about director of Strong Learning Tutoring
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fact that it was a Jim Crow law. Bill Gates, omas Je erson, Walt

When asked why she did that, she Disney, George Devol (invented the

answered, “I was tired.” is one move rst robot), Susan B. Anthony, Benja-

helped to start the Civil Rights move- min Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Mary

ment in the United States because the Anderson (invented windshield wip-

day she was convicted, a bus boycott, ers), Lilly Ledbetter (fought for equal

led by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, pay), omas Edison, Harriet Tubman,

Jr., began. e boycott lasted for more Alexander Graham Bell, Ruth Bader

than a year. It nally ended when the Ginsburg, John Steinbeck, George

U.S. Supreme Court ruled that bus Washington Carver, Levi Strauss (in-

segregation was unconstitutional. vented blue jeans), Henry Ford, Frank

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Let there be songs
to fill the air!

e Mahopac High School music department held its annual Winter
Concert on Jan. 16. e show featured the school’s concert orchestra, philharmonic
orchestra, concert band and symphonic band. Evan McGregor directed the concert orchestra
and the philharmonic orchestra; the concert and symphonic and concert bands were directed by
Rich Williams. Tyler Pereira served as the student conductor.
Some of the highlights of the show included “Hot Potato” by the concert orchestra, “Speckled Hen”
by the philharmonic, “Blast from the Past” by the concert band, and Aaron Copeland’s “Hoe Down”
performed by symphonic band.

The Daniella
symphonic Machado and
band takes Kayli Timpano
the stage.
play in the
philharmonic

orchestra.

Music department alumni Tanner McCracken
and Cooper Aquilino pull the winning ticket for
the 50/50 raffle.

Gemma Franzetti in the
philharmonic orchcestra

The brass section of the concert band

The concert orchestra performs. Student conductor Tyler Pereira leads the
concert orchestra in a number.
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Balloon/crane tests set MUSINGS ter class and consider joining the Arts Coun-
for cell tower proposal
FROM PAGE 4 cil and exhibit on of your own works in the
Homeland Towers, in conjunction with an application before the Planning
Board to construct a cell tower, will conduct balloon tests for six days at 254 members show in March. Visit www.putnam-
Croton Falls Road, Mahopac, starting Jan. 25, and continue Jan. 26, Jan. 28,
Feb.1, Feb. 2 and Feb. 4. In case of inclement weather, balloon tests will be All reading and activities will be done during artscouncil.com to register, for pricing, and for
conducted on the next Friday, Saturday and Monday dates until six days are
completed. meetings; no home work required! Register additional details on classes and instructors.

e balloon test will be conducted starting at approximately 8 a.m. until for this seven-week session at www.mahopa- Family & Friends CPR Course
noon. If weather conditions permit, the balloon will remain up longer on any clibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext. 139.
given date.
Valentine’s Day Candy Grab
A crane test will be held Saturday Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Signal tests
will be conducted at three di erent heights. .A balloon or ag will be placed at Wednesday, Jan. 30 4:30 p.m. Create an Op- e American Heart Association’s Family
each height during the test at that height.
eration-style game using simple materials, and & Friends CPR Course will be held Saturday,
Learn what it takes
to be a library trustee challenge a friend to grab Valentine’s Day can- Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Putnam Hospital

e Mahopac Public Library will host three information sessions for Mahopac dy from the Greedy Chef ’s mouth. But don’t Center, Carmel. is is a video-based, class-
residents who may be interested in serving on the library’s Board of Trustees.
wake it up! To register, visit www.mahopacli- room course intended for individuals who
Meet current board members, get to know Executive Director Michele Capoz-
zella, and enjoy a light meal while you discover the important aspects of board brary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext. 100. wish to learn CPR techniques for treating
membership.
PAC Winter Classes adult, child and infants and prefer an instruc-
e library’s one-hour information sessions will be held on Wednesday, Jan. tor-led or facilitated group environment. e
30 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Interested individuals are asked to register so there is ample food for all guests. class is ideal for community groups, parents,
To register online, visit www.mahopaclibrary.org, and add your name and contact
information on the date that’s most convenient for you. You may also call 845- Brighten up your winter with art classes at the grandparents, caregivers, schools, students and
628-2009, ext. 100, to register by phone.
Putnam Arts Council (PAC) in Mahopac be- others interested in learning how to save a life.
If you have questions or would like additional information, contact Michele
Capozzella at 845-628-2009, ext. 107. ginning the last week of January into February. e course is for individuals who do not need

Classes are designed for beginners to advanced. a certi cation card for a job or other require-

All courses are taught by experienced, work- ments. For ages 10 to adult. Preregistration

ing artists and educators in the PAC art stu- and payment are required.Class size is limited.

dio spaces at the Belle Levine Art Center, 521 No cost; call 845-475-9742 to register.

Kennicut Hill, Mahopac. Individual instruction, Charity Poker Tournament
small classes and a nurturing environment are

hallmarks of our arts educational programs.

Adults are invited to try something new or e Italian American Club of Mahopac

return to a class you love. Improve your skills will hold a fundraising poker tournament at

in pottery, painting, drawing, and photography its clubhouse at 141 Bucksholllow Road on

while enjoying the company of fellow students. Sunday, Feb.10. Homemade Italian dinner in-

For kids and teens, look for classes includ- cluded; food at 2 p.m.,game begins at 2:30 p.m.

ing Open Studio with Instruction along with Pre-register and prepay at website italianameri-

ongoing favorites including Creative Kids Clay, canclubofmahopac.org (web store) prior to the

Fun Fridays, and Fundamentals of Drawing. event and receive 1,000 free chips.Admission is

Private lessons in drawing, painting and $100. For additional information or to play, call

photography are available as well as private voice Frank at 914-400-6751 or Tom at 845-628-

lessons with Emmy-nominated Kati Mac. 5909. Re-buys during the rst ve rounds. You

Enjoy the gallery exhibits during and/or af- must be at least 21 years old to play.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 19

Police warn: Don’t pass
stopped school buses

Area police departments say they’ve received being discharged from the bus, rather than in col-

numerous complaints regarding motorists pass- lisions that involve school buses. Passing a school

ing stopped school buses. bus with red lights is not only dangerous, but it

Under state law, it is illegal to pass a school bus is illegal and punishable with nes ranging from

that is stopped to discharge or receive students. $250 to $1,000. Five points may be assessed to

School buses activate yellow ashing lights to alert one’s driver’s license, and penalties can also in-

motorists that they are preparing to discharge or clude possible imprisonment (up to 30 days for A meeting withPHOTO COURTESY OF LISA MANGANELLI
the assemblyman
receive students. Red ashing lights and an ex- the rst o ense and 180 days for a third or subse-
Cub Scout Den 5 of Mahopac/Pack 271, and Girl Scout Troop
tended stop sign arm signals to motorists that quent conviction). 1139 of Mahopac, met last month with state Assemblyman Kevin
Byrne and his wife, Briana, to help the Scouts ful ll badge require-
a school bus is stopped, and children are either e area 10 feet around a school bus is where ments for government and citizenship. Participants, from left, were
Jake Lomas, Celeste Capellini, Angelo Sedita Jr., Connor Lowery,
boarding or exiting the bus. When red ashing children are in the most danger of being struck by Kevin and Briana Byrne; top row right, Savannah Preikschat, Vit-
toria Sedita, Layla Murphy; bottom row right, Hannah Bischo ,
lights are activated, tra c is required to stop in a passing vehicle. Drivers should stop their cars Gracie Preikschat (Troop 2479) and Katherine Kennedy.

both directions on undivided highways, regard- far enough from a school bus to give students the

less of the number of lanes, to allow students to space necessary to safely enter and exit the bus.

board or exit the school bus. e Tra c Safety Board will be working with

As school children, countywide, return to various agencies and stakeholders to ensure that

school from their holiday breaks, motorists are the law is enforced. Carmel police and the Put-

reminded that tra c law requires drivers to stop nam County Sheri ’s Department are asking

from either direction, even on a divided highway, community members to help gather information

any time red lights on a bus are ashing. Flashing about those vehicles violating this law by getting

lights mean the bus is picking up or discharging license plate numbers, the location of the viola-

students. Most school-bus-related deaths and in- tion and a description of the car and motorists

juries occur when children cross the street after whenever possible.

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Save your back

Shoveling snow shouldn’t be painful

BY DR. LOUIS BISOGNI • Keep the shovel with snow close
GUEST COLUMNIST to your body; do not extend your
arms.
Snow shoveling is one of the more
common causes of back injuries • Walk to the area to deposit
during the winter months. However, the snow. DO NOT TOSS OR
this type of injury is preventable if REACH.
you know the best ways to remove
snow without straining your back. • Bend at your knees and lift with
your legs.
e following tips can help you
avoid low back injuries. Remember, • Grip the shovel with hands 12
you only have one spine and inches apart. Put one hand low, as
it cannot be replaced, so if it is close to the blade as possible.
damaged, you may have to live with
post-traumatic back issues for years Pace yourself.
to come. Wear correct shoes or boots to
prevent slipping and/or falls and
Warm up. Cold, tight muscles are strains.
more prone to injury. Warm up ve Stay well-hydrated.
to 10 minutes by stretching, walking Stop shoveling and use a snow
briskly, etc. blower instead. Use the power of
your legs to push the snow blower
Pick the right shovel. A shovel while keeping your back straight and
with a curved handle minimizes knees bent.
painful bending, requiring you to Keeping these guidelines in mind
bend your knees and slightly arch will lessen the chances of a new
your back. back injury or worsening an already-
existing back condition.
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Women: Keep your head up & avoid mom posture

If you’re a mom, you may it’s easy to treat with the fol- GUEST ules, staying in touch with stress in their necks and shoul-
sometimes feel as though the lowing tips. CORNER friends, or keeping up with ders. Yoga, of course, o ers
weight of the world rests on work emails. For new moms other bene ts to moms, such
your shoulders. 1. BE AWARE OF SARAH who nd motherhood isolat- as improved sleep, balance,
YOUR POSTURE. TODD ing, smartphones allow them and focus. For women seeking
And those shoulders – and to stay connected to family to alleviate the pain of mom
your back and neck – may be Addressing mom posture on your back on a foam roller, and networks of other mothers posture, it’s a win-win.
hurting! involves recognition and modi- with your head supported by and receive a friendly word or
the roller and your knees bent, parenting tip when they need If left untreated, mom
“Mom posture” is a painful cations. First comes recogni- feet at on the oor. Move it. For moms who don’t want posture can continue to worsen
and chronic condition resulting tion. Look at your side view your arms out to your side, to disconnect, I recommend and cause other pain and
in rounded shoulders, forward in a mirror. Are your earlobes forming a “Y” or a “T” until bringing your handheld device orthopedic issues (As if moms
head position and a frontward in front of your shoulders? Do you feel a stretch. Another to you, instead of bringing your don’t have enough to worry
pelvic tilt. While anyone can your shoulders lean forward in- helpful exercise is a doorway head and shoulders to your about!). Luckily, mom posture
su er from “mom posture,” stead of aligning directly with stretch. Find an open doorway, device. is simple change can is 100 percent treatable with
especially heavy users of hand- your hips? Is your chin sticking raise one hand and place it make a signi cant di erence the basic lifestyle changes
held electronics, women are out? If you nd yourself an- on the door frame so that you in your posture, and bene t and tness routines described
more susceptible than men. swering yes to these questions, form half of the letter “Y.” Step anyone—not just mothers. above. And surgery is generally
then it’s time to take corrective through the doorway while unnecessary, unless you’re suf-
For busy moms, pain often action. Also pay attention to your arm remains in position, 4. TRY SOME fering from severe neurological
occurs when lifting little ones, common physical symptoms, until you feel a stretch. Switch POSITIVE EXERCISE. impairments, which you should
hunching over when nursing such as pain in the neck, back, arms and repeat the stretch. discuss with your physician.
or changing diapers, or from and shoulders. For moms who want to get So stand up straight, put down
chau euring children to and 3. PUT DOWN out there and join an exercise your phone and prepare to take
from activities. Pregnancy 2. STRETCH AND YOUR PHONE. class, or focus on tness in the back your body from the pain
contributes to the problem. STRENGTHEN comfort of their own homes, I of poor posture. Because while
Aside from the heavy breasts YOUR MUSCLES. New moms should be careful recommend various exercises. motherhood involves many
and frequent nursing that can of using phones and devices My favorites include Pilates, sacri ces, good posture doesn’t
a ect a woman’s alignment, A number of simple stretches that contribute to poor posture. which addresses the core, have to be one of them.
cascades of hormones during can alleviate the discomfort of Of course, it’s hard to put down hips, shoulders, and posture in
pregnancy cause a natural lax- mom posture and bring your the phone when you need it general, and techniques that Sarah Todd is the manager
ity of the ligaments, allowing body back into alignment. It’s for checking sports sched- strengthen and stretch, such of Northern Westchester
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e resolution solution
Embrace the SMART way to achieve your New Year’s goals

BY LESLEE KAVANAGH to better themselves each year, though the SMART model is now being used foods. Determining speci c, realistic
GUEST COLUMNIST only an estimated 10 percent actually by behaviorists, medical professionals actions, along with the reason why they
achieve their goals by year’s end. and tness experts to help their patients are important to you, will help keep you
It’s 2019 and you started the new year and clients achieve their health goals. focused on the grand prize.
with a fresh perspective. Hands up if you Our intent is always to make a posi- SMART goals can assist you, as well, to
decided this was the year you’d nally tive change. We certainly don’t set out to create a realistic and clearly de ned plan Is your resolution measurable? Mea-
achieve your resolutions. gain more weight, eat more fast food or to help you stay on track and reach your suring your goals can be very motiva-
to exercise less. So, why is it that resolu- objectives. SMART is an acronym for tional. A checklist or chart can keep you
Perhaps you have your sights set on tions are so hard to keep? Speci c, Measurable, Attainable, Realis- accountable and provide a clear picture
losing weight, exercising regularly, get- tic and Time-based. of the progress you’re making and what
ting more sleep or eating healthier. You e answer is simple: Our goals are might be holding you back. Each goal
probably started Jan. 1 on a high note, too big and too vague to actually accom- Is your resolution speci c? Take a should be small so you’re not over-
ready to take on the world. Maybe a few plish. You wouldn’t attempt to put that vague goal, such as “to make 2019 your whelmed.
weeks later, your motivation has started IKEA furniture together without the in- healthiest year yet,” and make more
to wane. You’ve possibly gone back to struction booklet or make your mother’s speci c and meaningful smaller goals by Perhaps it’s documenting how many
some, if not all, of your old habits. Does famous apple pie without following her determining the “what” and the “why.” fruits and vegetables you eat each day for
this sound familiar? Don’t worry, you’re secret family recipe. So why would you Perhaps you could instead strive for two weeks or how many days per week
not alone. According to a 2018 Psychol- try to tackle an enormous goal without a seven to eight hours of sleep at night; you took a kickboxing class. When what
ogy Today article, nearly 90 percent of plan? Don’t give up on your resolutions, exercise three to ve times per week you’re measuring becomes a healthy
Americans make one or more resolutions just make them SMARTer. or replace processed food with whole
SEE KAVANAGH PAGE 23
While rst used by corporate planners,

Looking for some healthy habits to implement into your lifestyle this year?
Here is a list of small, achievable and realistic goals you can start implementing any day of the year.

1. Drink warm lemon water first thing each 5. Drink more water and green tea. Every cell, your breathing will help you to increase positive
morning. It aids in digestion and its rich source of tissue and organ (including your brain) needs emotions and mood, tune out distractions, reduce
vitamin C may help boost your immune system. water to function properly. Green tea contains stress and improve focus.
2. Sitting is the new smoking. Sitting for too long bioactive compounds to improve your health. 9. Get outside for 10 to 15 minutes during daylight
every day increases your risk of chronic health 6. Improve your flexibility and strength. If you don’t hours. Sensible sun exposure will help you soak
issues. For every hour you sit during the day, move it, you lose it. in much needed vitamin D. Natural sunlight will
stand, move and stretch for 10 minutes. 7. Reduce chronic inflammation with a diet high in also enhance your mood and maintains a normal
3. Have a healthy smoothie a day. It’s the easiest omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fermented circadian rhythm.
way to get many of the recommended servings of foods, and a wide variety of berries, herbs and 10. Focus on gratitude. Research shows that
fruit and vegetables into your diet. spices (turmeric, garlic, cinnamon, cayenne, thinking positively helps people cope better with
4. Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep. It’ll help cloves, sage, rosemary and ginger). stress, strengthens your immunity, helps to lower
with stress, balancing hormones and mental 8. Practice mindful breathing. Taking a few blood pressure and makes you more resilient.
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Youth Podcast Club: e Million Volt League

BY JACQUELINE STEFANAK that they face, and to create and Why a podcast club? ship skills. Lillard, an experi- rienced what he considers the
GUEST COLUMNIST share their work. Led by Bran- Podcast creation and develop- enced podcaster, explains that a therapeutic bene ts of his hobby
don Lillard, CoveCare Center’s ment is a great way for adoles- podcast is “audio on demand,” – spending time with old and
What happens when you Coordinated Children’s Services cents to come together, collabo- similar to video on demand. It new friends, sharing ideas and
wake up teenagers early on a Initiative (CCSI) Team Coordi- rate and be heard. e club gives is content that you can listen opinions, and knowing that oth-
Saturday morning and bring nator, the group has been meet- the participants, currently aged ers are listening to and enjoying
them together to create some- ing since May 2018 and recently 12-17, an opportunity to meet twoawnthteor,eavteryToaun:5rdl.we9ihs5ue”rnee.vIetrisyopuart your work.
thing new? released their rst episode, with new people, express themselves,
many more to follow. All of the and develop social and leader- radio, part talk show, and a lot SEE STEFANAK PAGE 24
An awesome podcast! participants are involved with of fun. Lillard has long expe-
e Youth Podcast Club CCSI, a program that helps
identify and coordinate services
began last spring at CoveCare for families in need in Putnam
Center to provide adolescents County, and the Youth Podcast
with behavioral health chal- Club is bringing them, and the
lenges the opportunity to engage community, together.
in in-depth explorations of
topics relevant to the challenges

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Is your resolution time-based? Putting things o till tomorrow
is good while you’re on vacation, but not when you’re trying to
commit to a goal. Setting reasonable deadlines will help moti-
vate you to maintain focus without room for procrastination. It’s
all about replacing old habits with newer, healthier ones. Habit
researchers suggest you start by combining a new habit with an
already established one. Bring a pair of sneakers to work tomor-
row. Replace your habit of sitting in your o ce breakroom by
taking a brisk walk around the block. Not only will you feel more
alert for the rest of the day, you’ll be one day closer to establish-
ing a new, healthier habit.

e takeaway of the SMART goals model is that while you
may have a lofty end-goal that requires signi cant change to
your health and lifestyle, it’s important to break those goals
into smaller, speci c and realistic objectives that you can mea-
sure along the way. Make sure you set a timetable for turning
those bite-sized goals into positive daily habits. Making healthy
changes while keeping these principles in mind is the SMARTer
way to keep your New Year’s resolution.

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STEFANAK mental health struggles and experiences. For ex- Get a second
ample, one of the Million Volt League podcasts opinion
FROM PAGE 23 focuses on Star Wars characters and relates their
stories to the participants’ experiences. BY DR. ANDREW have lost thousands of dollars
“For me, creating podcasts has been a very on miscellaneous/extraneous
therapeutic way to connect with my friends e Youth Podcast Club has empowered FRISHMAN tests at other animal hospitals.
while sharing ideas; it is an outlet,” Lillard said. young people who are facing social, emotional, GUEST COLUMNIST
And the reward is creating something original environmental and/or behavioral issues to Right now, I have a new
that other people want to hear. I realized that succeed. It has helped them to recognize their ere are certain things that client whose dog I diagnosed
a podcast club could be a great way to engage issues and concerns and express them in a are indisputable in this world. with a torn knee ligament. He
teens and reach them in a new way.” constructive manner, and share their stories in is going for a second opinion
a meaningful way. Participation has provided a e sky is blue, rain comes to con rm that his dog truly
e goals of the Youth Podcast Club are to sense of real, tangible accomplishment that has from clouds, re is hot and ice needs to repair his knee.
empower young people who are facing social, generated pride, self-respect and an increased is cold. Similarly, if you break
emotional, and/or behavioral challenges; to sense of self-worth. a shoe lace, you need to replace I commend this client for
help them recognize their issues and concerns the lace. being so thorough. All pet
and express them constructively; to provide a e podcast club gives teens a platform to owners have some level of
real, tangible accomplishment; and to develop speak about what matters to them, learn skills, If someone approached you hesitation when working with
meaningful social and life skills that can be laugh, and meet new people. and told you “ice is hot,” “ re is a new veterinarian. Some
applied to career paths. anks to PCSB Bank’s cold” or “you don’t need shoe- people think they are going to
Community Foundation and the Lake Mahopac One of the teens commented, “ e club is laces in your shoes,” no amount o end us by asking us tough
Rotary Club, who funded the project, this group about having fun with people you haven’t met of arguing could change your questions. Ask us whatever you
of teenagers has been able to meet these goals. before. You get to know them, talk, and become mind. want! You are not going to of-
friends.” fend us. We know you have to
ey came together, shared ideas, created an In veterinary medicine, there get comfortable before allow-
identity and logo for their podcast—the Mil- If you are ready to hear some great thoughts are certain things that are ing us to do any procedure on
lion Volt League: Kids with Power—and have from some interesting teens, it just takes one indisputable. If a pet has a bro- your pet. We get it!
successfully released the rst of many episodes. click. Podcast episodes are uploaded to the ken leg, it needs to be repaired.
According to Lillard, “ ey show up early, and CoveCare Center website, CoveCareCenter.org, A dehydrated pet needs uids en comes the question,
get it done.” so take a listen! to rehydrate. Malnourished which I am going to say blunt-
pets need proper nutrition. e ly, but usually people ask much
Each participant is encouraged to develop his/ Jacqueline Stefanak is the Development and list of indisputable ailments is more politely: “How do I know
her own unique perspective, and the profession- Communications Associate at CoveCare Center in endless. you’re not doing unnecessary
als who work alongside them, including Lillard Carmel. CoveCare Center partners with individuals, diagnostic tests and procedures
and Gary Edelstein, LCSW-R, a mental health families and the community to foster hope, wellness, Likewise, there are certain to boost your pro ts?”
professional, help to bring their thoughts and and recovery, and to restore quality of life by treatments, which I know will
creativity to life. Some of the topics chosen in- addressing mental health needs, substance use, and work beyond a reasonable e answer is you can’t be
clude resiliency and anxiety, and examining how social and emotional issues. For more information, doubt. Surgery will repair a 100 percent sure. However,
characters in popular culture may have similar visit CoveCareCenter.org or call 845-225-2700. displaced fractured bone. A when evaluating this question,
blood transfusion will raise look to see what kind of roots
Editorial Submissions a pet’s blood count when it your veterinarian has in the
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 Sports MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 25

Mahopac pins down victory vs. Roy C. Ketcham

BY SKIP PEARLMAN Mahopac freshman Angelo Centrone won by pin at RCK last week,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER improving his season mark to 33-3.

e Mahopac varsity wrestling Mike Rivera earned a victory at 195 pounds last week at RCK. PHOTOS: SKIP PEARLMAN
team continued its dominance at Tyler Roa upped his record to 31-5 with a win at 145 pounds last week at RCK.
Roy C. Ketcham High School 1$ C
last Wednesday Jan. 16, picking
up a 54-27 league victory over the
Dutchess Indians.

Mike Rivera (195), Enzo An-
gelino (220), Angelo Centrone
(106), Frankie Scauzillo (113),
Aidan Muldoon (120), Alex
Smith (126), Andi Berisha (132),
Tyler Roa (145), Charles Nico-
sia (152), and Brock Fitzpatrick
(160) all picked up victories for
Mahopac, which improved its
season dual-meet record to 30-5
overall, and 3-0 in league.

RCK opened Mahopac’s eyes
by winning three of the rst ve
matches. But the ’Pac responded
by taking eight of the next 10
bouts to put the win away.

“I knew once we got to our
middleweights we would be in
good shape,” Indians coach Den-
nis DiSanto said. “Our kids aren’t
used to being behind. It was a
good match; RCK fought tough.”

Several wrestlers have been en-
joying standout seasons, and per-
formed well at Ketcham.

“Berisha (19-6) has been out
for a while, but he wrestled well,”
DiSanto said. “He came back and
looked like he didn’t miss a beat.
Alexander Smith has also been
wrestling well, and he picked up
a good win for us.

“Centrone (33-3) faced a kid
who scored on him, and the kid
was good, but Angelo came back
in dominant fashion and pinned
him,” DiSanto added. “Tyler
(Roa, 31-5) has also looked good
in every match, he’s wrestling
very well. And Muldoon (30-5)
and Charlie (Nicosia, 29-6) both
looked good.”

Mahopac will host e Peter
Caruso Mahopac Tournament
Saturday, Jan. 26 with wrestling
beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sixteen
teams are expected to compete.

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BASKETBALL

Boys top John Jay, RCK, Girls beat RCK, fall to
fall at home to Somers John Jay on buzzer-beater

BY SKIP PEARLMAN Reahl Allen Shannon BY SKIP PEARLMAN
CONTRIBUTING WRITER takes flight Becker goes CONTRIBUTING WRITER
up for two.
e Mahopac boys basketball team in last Mia Klammer scored 14 points to
picked up victories over John Jay of Saturday’s lead the Indians, but it wasn’t enough
East Fishkill and RCK last week, but as Mahopac dropped a 49-46 deci-
things didn’t go so well Saturday Jan. loss to sion ursday, Jan. 17 at John Jay of
19 at home, when Somers came for Somers. East Fishkill, on a 3-pointer at the
a visit and handed Mahopac a 50-44 buzzer. Two days earlier, the Indians
defeat. Mike Argila picked up a victory at home, defeating
brings the ball RCK, 61–53.
Reahl Allen led the Indians with 12
points, and Drew Riolo added nine. up, as Drew In the loss to John Jay, the Indians
Lasher were up for most of the game, but in
“ ey have a lot of fast kids, and the fourth quarter, leading score Cait-
they like to throw presses at you,” In- of Somers lyn O’Boyle fouled out.
dians coach Matt Simone said of the follows.
Tuskers. “We knew coming in that Mahopac had the game tied at 46-
the key for us was to take care of the 46 with 12 seconds to play, but the
ball, and we did a poor job of that.” Patriots had the ball, used the clock,
and threw up a three that banked in
Mahopac turned the ball over 24 at the buzzer to break the Indians’
times. hearts.

“With 24 turnovers, it’s nearly im- “It was brutal,” Indians coach
possible to win any game,” Simone Chuck Scozzafava said. “We played a
said, “especially against a team like good game for three quarters, we were
Somers. We also had a couple guys up most of the game, then we have a
foul out (Allen and Mike Argila) so bad fourth and that was the di er-
that meant other guys were in di er- ence. But we did play well throughout
ent roles… at de nitely took us out the game.
of our rhythm.”
“Mia had a good game for us,”
Last ursday, Jan. 17 at John Jay, Scozzafava added. “And Katie Mc-
Riolo had 11 points and Allen added Donough gave us some good min-
10 to lead the Indians. utes.”

“ at was a good team e ort, and At RCK two days earlier, the Indi-
we got balanced scoring,” Simone said. ans again played well throughout, and
“Vin Bastone also had another good a 19–7 fourthquarter was the icing on
game for us, and Zach Puckhaber re- the cake for Mahopac.
turned from an injury, it was good to
get him in and get him some action.” “We played well from start to n-
ish,” Scozzafava said. “We were down
e prior Tuesday against RCK,
Allen led the Indians with a 22-point, 11 after one, but in the
11-rebound e ort. Bastone, a sopho- third quarter we played
more, added 18 points and 10 re- well, and we had a re-
bounds in the win. ally good fourth quarter.
And we played good de-
“ at was a good win, we played fense on their shooters.”
well o ensively, with 70 points,” Sim-
one said. “We’ve struggled lately with Klammer led the way
defense, we gave up 21 points in the with 18 points, O’Boyle
fourth. But we took care of business.” had 14, Melanie DeMeo
had 15, and Shannon
e Indians were scheduled to Becker came through
play at the Coaches vs. Cancer show- with eight for Mahopac.
case Saturday at North Salem High
School, taking on Greeley at 6 p.m. “It was a good team
game,” Scozzafava said.
Mahopac’s Drew “Zina McInerney had
Riolo looks to six points, Becker and
O’Boyle played well,
get around Jalen and Mia and Melanie all
Wilson of Somers. had a good game. And
Katrina Klammer came
PHOTOS: SKIP in and played very good
PEARLMAN defense, and did a nice
job on the press.”
SEE MORE BASKETBALL PHOTOS ON PAGE 27
e Indians are
scheduled to visit
Arlington on Jan. 29 at
6 p.m.

Melanie DeMeo
makes a move to
the basket.

PHOTOS: DEENA BELL

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 SPORTS MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 27

HOCKEY

Indians take care of John Jay, improve to 13-1

BY SKIP PEARLMAN ond,and added an insurance goal in the third. and really helped with our transition and did “ e team has really been coming togeth-
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Nick Bricker, Brian O’Shea, TJ McKee a great job. er,” Donaghy said. “ ey know they can do
it, they feel they can win every game.We just
After a week o , the Mahopac hockey and Ryan Caraher each had a goal for Ma- “T.J.,O’Shea,Bricker…they all had strong want to stay healthy and keep building con-
team returned to the rink last week,rolling to hopac. McKee, O’Shea and keeper Logan games for us,”Donaghy added.“Dan Schum
a 4–2 victory over John Jay in a game played MacDougall each had an assist. MacDougall also played well, on every shift he had he dence. Make sure we play our pace and not
Friday night, Jan. 18, at the Brewster Ice made 14 saves in the Mahopac net. made a di erence. And the Mahopac fans play at the other team’s pace.”
Arena. came out, it was a huge crowd, and the team
“ e team played really well,” Indians felt their energy and played o it.” Mahopac was scheduled to take on Ry-
Mahopac (13-1, 3-0) trailed 1-0 after one coach Tim Donaghy said. “One of our de- etown/Harrison Friday,Jan.25,at the Brews-
period, but came back with a three-goal sec- fenseman—Cooper Betancourt—it out with Donaghy likes the way his team continues ter Ice Arena at 8:20 p.m. e game will be
a concussion, and Ryan Caraher stepped in to improve, as playo s approach. Mahopac’s Senior Night.

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Mahopac gymnasts roll to wins
Beat Wappingers, Scarsdale, improve to 7-2

SKIP PEARLMAN edging Wappingers two days ear- vault and oor, and took third in Collins said. “Chloe on bars and uneven bars, and third on beam.

CONTIRBUTING WRITER lier, 166.65-159.1. the all-around. Lia Graap won oor, Jamison on oor and vault, Graap was rst on beam, third

Against Scarsdale, Mahopac’s the balance beam, and took thirds Nicole on oor and beam, and Lia in oor, fourth on bars and fth

e Mahopac varsity gymnas- Jamison Castrataro took rsts in oor and bars. Graap was also on beam and bars, led the way. in the vault, and placed second in

tics team picked up two wins last in vault, oor exercise and all- second in the all-around. “We also got great contributions the all-around. Lee was third all-

week, topping Scarsdale, 167-4- around, Chloe Lee was rst on “We had a lot of energy tonight, from Alessia Gristina, Kaylie Ann around, and placed rst on bars,

131.5 Wednesday, Jan. 16, and the uneven bars, and second on and that’s good,”Indians coach Vin Hammond, and Juliette LeBlanc and third in vault.

in the all-around competition,” “Chloe had one of her best bar

Extraordinary Food. “Don’t Miss!” Collins added. “Raquel (Nelson) routines, and Lia had one of her
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la (Laska) and Beatrice (Corriero) Collins said. “And Jamison and
on oor, and Lesly (Cely) on vault Nicole were terri c on oor. Ales-
they all had a nice competition.” sia and Kaylie Ann were solid on

Mahopac (6-2) got rst-place oor as well.”

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