Mahopac News 02.21.19

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Bill Dowling named Town looks to get tough with
St. Patrick’s Parade NYC on water/sewer issues
grand marshal Board divided over plan to hire

e Northern-Westchester high-powered lobbyist

Putnam St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Committee has named Carmel BY BOB DUMAS our infrastructure—across every one of our water
EDITOR and sewer districts— to try and alleviate some of
resident Bill Dowling to be the the burden placed not just on our town, but any
Being situated in the middle of the New York town that is controlled by New York City water
grand marshal for the 43rd an- City watershed—overseen by the city’s Depart- rates and watershed regulations,” Schneider said.
ment of Environmental Protection (DEP)—
nual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in creates some aggravating challenges for the town New York City owns Lake Gleneida in the
of Carmel. It stunts the town’s infrastructure hamlet of Carmel and charges for the use of its
Mahopac this year. growth, town o cials say, and keeps some water- drinking water. And because of the watershed,
district bills high. Now, some Town Board mem- which provides the New York City with its po-
Dowling received the honor on bers want to bring in a high-end Manhattan- table water, the town is limited in how it can
based lobbying group to change all that. expand, build or renovate wastewater treatment
Feb. 1 at the committee’s Grand plants. at sti es economic expansion, especially
Councilman Jonathan Schneider said at the along Route 6 in Mahopac, o cials say.
Marshal Installation Dinner. board’s Feb. 13 meeting that he is proposing to
hire Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies at a cost “I have come to the realization that unless you
Endowed with a natural love of $10,000 per month, plus ancillary expenses, to have high-powered people who play the game
help the town solve some of its longtime issues you don’t get much done being a small town go-
and respect for his Irish heritage, with the city. ing against New York City or New York State,”
Schneider said. “I recommend using this rm,
Dowling was an active member “ is is something I’ve worked on since about which specializes in governmental relations re-
a year ago,“ Schneider said, describing a visit he garding the New York City Water Board and the
of the Emerald Association of and Councilman John Lupinacci made to Cozen watershed to assist us with not only improving
O’Connor, which a local resident had suggested. our existing infrastructure but possibly expanding
Putnam County and the West-
“We want to nd a suitable liaison to assist us SEE LOBBYIST PAGE 14
Put Gaels, where he was selected with di erent government relations related to
Gael of the Year in 1995. He also Bill Dowling

served on the Saint Patrick’s Day

Parade Committee for several Columbus youth group, involv-

years. ing boys 13 to 17 years of age.

Dowling has been an active Dowling said he looks forward

member of Our Lady of the to marching down Route 6 with

Lakes Knights of Columbus his family on parade day.

6318 since 1975, where he served Come and celebrate Irish

as inside guard, outside guard, heritage and being an American

lector and sergeant-at-arms; at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

he also served on the Board of at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 10 in

Directors for many years. He Mahopac. For more information ‘It’s a total waste of money; ush it down the toilet—every single penny.’

has devoted many years to the and to register to march in the - Councilman Mike Barile

Schmidt-Tangredi Squires, the parade, visit www.saintpatricks-

local chapter of the Knights of dayparade.net.

BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31
CLASSIFIEDS
GOVERNMENT AT WORK 30
LEGAL NOTICES
LEISURE 21
MAHOPAC MUSINGS
OBITUARIES 31
OPINION
SPORTS 29

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20 Local business people
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PAGE 2 MAHOPAC NEWS MAHOPAC MUSINGS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

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Your NeighborTHURSDAY,FEBRUARY21,2019 MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 3

Kathé McNally-Frake finds her niche
Emerging Mahopac artist making a name for herself

BY CAROL REIF It was pure serendipity that led McNally-Frake to Kathé McNally-Frake with one of her paintings
CONTRIBUTING WRITER create her very rst oil painting.
McNally-Frake in her studio PHOTOS: CAROL REIF
Some people can take art; some can leave it. She was riding her bike around the neighborhood
And then there are those who carry art with them when she happened on a painting class being held in
wherever they go, like a beloved old valise plastered an elderly woman’s garage.
with tattered travel stickers just waiting to be un-
packed whenever space and time allow. Intrigued but shy, McNally-Frake told the woman
Mahopac artist Kathé McNally-Frake takes com- that she not only had no formal training or art sup-
fort in knowing that artistic creativity and curiosity plies, she had no clue what to paint. e grey-haired
will always stick with her, no matter what path she teacher kindly loaned her the gear and told her just
travels in life. to copy something. e result was a seascape—waves
As a youngster, she and the rest of the large McNal- crashing on the rocky shore, gulls wheeling in the sky.
ly family frequently had to pull up stakes to follow her It looked like something someone with years of expe-
father’s aviation-industry jobs. McNally-Frake spent rience had painted, not a rst e ort.
her teen years on the West Coast.
But all that moving around meant leaving treasured “Art always had me. It came so easy, felt so familiar,”
people and places behind. So, McNally-Frake learned she said.
early on to keep those images safely tucked away in
her heart and mind. McNally-Frake never had the money to pursue a
It’s a skill that has served her well.Today, all McNal- degree in art. Instead, she took a class here and a class
ly-Frake has to do to summon an image of, say, a pretty there at a community college.
thatched cottage on an Irish hillside is close her eyes.
“I never have to look at something to paint it. I see As an adult, she continued her self-education
it in my head,” she said. “I don’t know if ‘illuminated through reading up on favorite artists (Henri Matisse,
memory’ is the right term, but it works for me.” Willem de Kooning, Wassily Kandinsky), taking
Sometimes it didn’t work out so well. When Mc- classes and haunting museums and galleries.
Nally-Frake was 7, a less-than-sensitive teacher criti-
cized her drawing of Jesus cradling a lamb, saying it McNally-Frake, who has been in juried shows as
was too good not to have been copied. “I got it out of well as community galleries, surprises folks when she
my head,” she said of her inspiration for the drawing. tells them she has only been painting for about four
“It had perspective and mountains in the background years. Her stu is that good.
and everything.”
In the 1980s, McNally-Frake found herself moving Husband Bill is still working, but he has loads of
around again. vacation time and the desire to travel with his spouse.
She met future husband William H. Frake III at So, McNally-Frake has not gone back into the so-
Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif., where they both called workforce.
worked.
Bill was a diehard New Yorker but had been lured “It’s literally the rst time in my life I’ve not had any
west to work as an animator. She was a commercial kids to worry about,” McNally-Frake noted.
artist in the marketing department.
And, once again, art found her.
e couple had three daughters: Alyssa, Cassandra McNally-Frake was driving in Lake Carmel a while
and Kaitriona, who all went on to follow creative pur- back when she spotted a sign advertising an art show
suits themselves. and pulled over.

Bill’s decades-long television and movie career at’s when she met Alexander Shundi, a painter,
spurred piles of awards and allowed the pair to rub sculptor and teacher, whose works are in many private
elbows with Hollywood’s elite while taking them to collections around the world. She told him that she
faraway places like Ireland. hadn’t painted in more than 20 years, when she and
Bill were living in Ireland. He asked her to bring in
ings in the beginning, however, were very much what she had, even if it was college art.
“feast and famine” income-wise. To help put food on
the table, McNally-Frake took part-time jobs. But e rest is history.
one attempt at balancing motherhood and an artist’s Her style is evolving while she tries to nd her
life fell at, McNally-Frake recalled. She had left a niche, but it’s not at all what one might expect of a
just- nished, still-wet painting in the kitchen while newbie.
she popped into the next room to do laundry. McNally-Frake is looking for professional repre-
sentation but realizes that she rst needs to work on a
When she returned, she found that her second portfolio that is “consistent, sophisticated and profes-
daughter, then a toddler, had gleefully “ nger-painted” sional.”
everything she could reach with expensive oil colors. She now has a studio to call her own. It’s tucked into
an old industrial complex by the side of a roaring brook
e memory makes her laugh now, but it wasn’t so in Croton Falls, only a few minutes from her home.
funny at the time. While her house is big enough to accommodate a
studio, McNally-Frake prefers a distraction-free space
Nevertheless, McNally Frake has absolutely no re- where she can listen to music and be as messy as she
grets about putting her brushes aside for childrearing. wants.
She had no doubt art would nd her again when the “I literally wear my art,” she says, referring to paint-
time was right. spattered clothing.
Bill, meanwhile, continues to be supportive. If
Art indeed does seem to nd McNally-Frake. there’s an art book in the dollar bin that he thinks she
While a teen growing up in the Los Angeles area, might like, he snags it.
she explored every creative avenue she could: music, McNally-Frake, who goes by K.A. McNally-Frake
theater, but not dance. “I was never a triple threat,” professionally, has shown locally at Arts on the Lake
she said. in Putnam, Kent Library, Mahopac Public Library
and, most recently, the Hendrick Hudson Free Li-
brary in Montrose.
For more information, contact the artist at
[email protected].

PAGE 4 MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Town Board fighting back
against state budget cuts

Will pass resolution calling for restoration of AIM money

BY BOB DUMAS “While it’s true that reserve funds have been

EDITOR improving, they still have not fully recovered from

the Great Recession of 2008,” Geist wrote. “ is

e Carmel Town Board will send a resolution to proposal conveniently ignores the fact that reserve

its state representatives in Albany this week, asking funds are not for operating expenses, and a reliable

them to convince Gov. Andrew Cuomo to restore source of aid from the state is needed to accurately

funding to the unrestricted state revenue-sharing budget for operating expenses. And let’s not forget,

program known as Aid and Incentives to Munici- towns need to maintain su cient reserve levels to

palities (AIM). preserve good bond ratings.”

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impact, especially if the town hopes to stay under thing it can to ensure its members receive the fund-

the state-mandated 2 percent tax-levy cap. ing they need to carry out business as usual, and

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raise taxes.” for these cuts.”

Geist wrote in his letter that the governor’s reason- Geist urged elected o cials to reach out to their

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Swan Cove park plans begin to develop
Rec Advisory Committee puts together ‘wish list’ of ideas

BY BOB DUMAS Town Board, concerned citizens ater for concerts and perfor- equipment and perhaps some walk with a rail, which would

EDITOR and the media. mances, and become the site for o ce space. It would be situated restrict access to the park from

“It’s a conceptual plan,” Parks the new farmers market in 2020. so that it would not block the the lake. Fishing from the

e concept for the park at and Rec Director Jim Gilchrist ( e farmers market will kick o view of the lake. boardwalk would be allowed

Swan Cove is beginning to take said of the bullet-point list of this year at the Town Hall park- Gilchrist said the initial plan in designated areas. At some

shape as members of the Rec- ideas. “We want a green open ing lot on McAlpin Avenue.) will o er a simple box to repre- point, the committee hopes, the

reation Advisory Committee, space. We haven’t got into light- Plans are also in the works sent the building in any drawing boardwalk would be extended

with input from the public, have ing or irrigation or electrical. to rename the park, changing it and planners will create the spe- along the lake all the way to

begun to put together a wish list We can bring that in after the from Swan Cove to something ci c layout later, including the Mahopac Public Library.

of amenities they’d like to see Town Board says it likes what like Mahopac Green. building’s access point. ere would also be a fenced-

there. we have here.” e wish list also includes “We will gure out how and in kayak launch from the nearby

e town purchased the One of the rst thing the picnic tables and/or Adirondack where to get into the building, creek area for residents only. Use

property on South Lake Bou- committee did was shrink the chairs (along with donation what is going to be in the build- would require a permit and an

levard last year for $1 million size of the parking lot to in- plaques) situated lakeside. ere ing, and where the bathroom access card to use the launch.

and is currently negotiating crease the park’s size. would also be a footbridge to entries will be,” he said. “We No swimming would be al-

with neighboring Tompkins “We want to remove about connect Swan Cove to the adja- have to gure out how it will be lowed in the park.

Mahopac Bank to buy land in nine parking spots,” Gilchrist cent Chamber Park. open to the public, locks, alarms “ is [plan] is just prelimi-

its parking lot to create access said. Planners would also like to and that kind of stu . We will nary,” said Councilman John

to the park as well as additional e committee envisions the make it an environmentally deal with that later on.” Lupinacci, who serves as liaison

parking spaces for the down- park as a cultural center with friendly “green” park that would e advisory committee to the committee. “It’s not set

town business district. sculptures and artwork, perhaps use solar power and LED light- would also like the park to in stone, but you have to start

e committee met earlier featuring a di erent local artist ing. be the site of a winter festival somewhere.”

this month to discuss its plans every month or season. It would A park building will house boasting a portable skating rink. ere was general agreement

with some members of the also have a portable amphithe- restrooms, storage for kayaks, Plans also include a board- that motorized boats would

not be allowed at Swan Cove,

although there was some dis-

cussion about creating a small

number of boat slips so non-

motorized boats could stop for

short periods to pick up supplies

at local stores.

“So many people have said

that when they are on the lake

there is no way to get o the

lake to get something like ice,

soda,” said committee member

Neil Sullivan. “You are land-

locked unless you go to one of

the restaurants.”

Lupinacci said maybe three

or four slips could be added,

warning that boaters would be

ticketed should they try to park

overnight.

“We are not renting out slips

or letting people moor over-

night,” he said. “It’s not that

type of [park].”

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Taking matters into Winter of our
her own hands disillusion

“Adults keep saying we owe it to From impromptu demonstrations to formal It has been a strange winter, as dia interests and celebrities who
the young people to give them one conspiracy after another,
hope,” said Greta unberg, a marches to weeklong school strikes, protest- all loudly touted by the anti- simply ran wild accusations for
15-year-old climate activist, Trump press and
as she delivered a speech in ers say that they have not only been inspired hordes of people hours, without even a fact check
January to prominent leaders on social media,
and nanciers at the World by unberg’s activism, but collapsed before our to restrain their
Economic Forum in Davos, eyes.
Switzerland. “But I don’t HERE they are also are willing to LIFE, worst impulses,
want your hope,” the Swed- AND change fundamental aspects In mid-January,
ish teenager continued. “I of their lifestyle. Opting we saw the Coving- while vilifying this
don’t want you to be hopeful. ton Boys scandal HEALTH, teenager. at event
I want you to panic. I want NOW! for public transportation; break on the scene. POLITICS was so outrageous,
you to feel the fear I feel every day. I want People raged on
you to act. I want you to act as you would in BERNIE setting heating and cool- social media, lled with the need MARA it needs some public
a crisis. I want you to act as if the house is KOSBERG ing systems sparingly; and to punish a 16-year-old Catholic SCHIFFREN accountability and
on re, because it is.” becoming vegetarians are school boy, because they believed pushback, or the
he had smirked at and shown
Afterward, during an interview conducted all universally seen by these disrespect to a Native American media will adapt
by the BBC, unberg explained that the elder. So acute was the reaction,
speech was meant to be delivered at that youngsters as excellent it as though Nick Sandmann, the this as its new gold
speci c time and place. Covington kid, had become the
starting points. worst person in the world. standard whenever, in the future,
“Emissions are caused by a few people,
the very rich people, who are here in Davos. In a TEDx Talk video, released in late ink about that a moment. As another innocent with the “wrong”
initially reported, a teenage boy
ese people have very much power, [and] January, unberg explains that she fell into showing disrespect for an elder political leanings gets under their
they could really change something, so I trying to reprimand him had sud-
think they have a huge responsibility. ey a deep sadness as she watched the leaders denly become the symbol of all skin.
need to put their economic goals aside to things evil in their world, xating
safeguard the living conditions of human- of the world—especially those who were the attention of millions. Really? And yet even after this debacle
kind in the future.” Which parent hasn’t had to deal
readily admitting that human-caused global with teenagers showing disrespect? unfolded, the mainstream media
According to a New Yorker article high-
lighting unberg, Greta sat on the steps warming was an existential crisis—continue at’s an everyday a air. still seems to have learned nothing
of Sweden’s parliament building for three But by then, Nick Sandmann,
weeks last September in protest, not attend- to act and make public policy decisions as if who chose to stand up to Nathan from it. For less than two weeks
ing school, demanding that the government Phillips without disrespect, was
commence a radical response to climate no emergency existed. no longer merely himself. Instead, later, the media was all in, all over
change and participate in the Paris Climate he had become the stand-in target
Accord. She has continued this vigil every At the age of eleven, unberg shares, for months of frustrated rage again, when Jussie Smollett, an
Friday, up to the present. “ e politics that about Supreme Court Justice Brett
are needed to prevent the climate catastro- several years after learning about the idea Kavanaugh, the stand-in for years actor from the TV show “Empire,”
phe,” unberg states, “don’t exist today. We of frustrated rage about Trump, the
need to change the system, as if we were in of climate change for the rst time, “I fell stand-in against every single white reported to the police in Chicago
crisis, as if there were a war going on.” male in a MAGA cap.
into a depression and became physically If there had been a real mob, that he had been attacked by two
unberg’s activism has been widely not just a virtual one, the anger
reported and is gaining in momentum, ill. I stopped talking. I stopped eating… was so unrestrained that heinous MAGA hat-wearing thugs for be-
both here in the States and across Europe, deeds would have been committed,
inspiring similar protests. Responding to her In two months, I lost about 10 kilos of instead of the mere social media ing black and gay. He claimed they
rallying call, teenagers are leading rallies de- lynching that transpired.
manding action on climate change and car- weight. Later on, I was diagnosed with had “poured an unknown chemical
rying banners such as, “Dinosaurs thought at was such a disturbing
they had time, too,” and “#FridaysForFuture. Asperger’s Syndrome, OCD, and selective display that I am pleased that the substance” on him and “wrapped a
parents of Nick Sandmann hired
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many, France, Sweden, and Switzerland— to defend him against the me-
young activists have connected on social when I think it’s necessary…which is now!“ People with MAGA hats attack-
media to gather together in large numbers.
unberg began to realize the enormous ing someone in Chicago? at was

gap between what climate experts were the rst clue that the narrative in

warning and the actions society was taking; this story, so appealing to the preju-

the di erence is so severe, she thought, that dices of progressives, had a few pins

something had to be done about it. out of place.

“I think in many ways we autistic are the Despite this, Smollett’s narra-

normal ones and the rest of the people are tive of victimhood at the hands of

pretty strange—especially when it comes despicable Trump supporters was

to the sustainability crisis. Everyone keeps once again strong enough to rope

saying that climate is the most important in much of the press. Talk about

issue of all, and yet they just carry on as your con rmation bias. It’s as

before. I don’t understand that. Because if though the mainstream media is so

the emissions have to stop, then we must convinced that Trump supporters

stop the emissions. To me that is black or are all actual racist, sexist deplo-

white. ere are no gray areas when it comes rables, that they have forgotten that

to survival. Either we go on as a civilization they are actually paid to check the

or we don’t. We have to change.” credibility of stories, even stories

After a short pause, unberg adds, “Now that feel like a political gift to their

is one of those moments. We do need hope, side.

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FROM PAGE 8

to light that highlights your worst suspicions, it is often turns out
to be either a satire or a hoax?

As it happens, there is a long list of fake hate crimes that
stretches back years before Trump was in o ce, though the rate of
occurrence has accelerated recently (as though hating Trump gives
you permission to invent crimes against his followers). So, whenev-
er hate crimes are reported, particularly ones with nooses, my rst
reaction is to wait rst to see if they check out. In this instance,
how long until we hear that Jussie is going to rehab?

And now, any day, the nal shoe is going to drop. Last week,
after a two-year investigation, the Senate Intel committee reported
that it found no direct evidence of Trump/Russia collusion. And,
therefore, the case is close to wrapping up. Once Mueller’s case
wraps up as well, and no collusion is delivered to the public on a
silver platter, what will the reaction among Democrats be? After
being taken in for so long by this desire to be released, by hook or
by crook, from Trump’s presidency, I doubt they will let it go com-
posedly. It will birth a million new conspiracy theories. And regu-
lar attempts at impeachment in the House on aesthetic grounds.

is desire to get Trump at any price has not been cost-free for
the Democrats. At the moment, while they get the House back,
they did so by electing a Congress ready to foment radical changes,
that is out of step with the majority of the country.

Meanwhile, Moby Trump, the great white whale, whom they
will pursue endlessly until they cause their own destruction, still

oats free.

Mara Schi ren, PhD, is a writer, Campus Watch fellow, certi ed
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e Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce PHOTO: CORINNE STANTON previously made a positive impact on the community by
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and volunteering e orts made a positive impact in the From left, William Hammond, Saini Smith-Clarke and Al Conte ties in the Mahopac-Carmel community.
Mahopac-Carmel area, at its Business Person of the Year
awards dinner held Tuesday,Feb. 5, at the Putnam County Finally, the person must have made a positive impact on the EMERGING PROFESSIONAL
Golf Course in Mahopac. community by being a role model of involvement, sponsor- Saini Smith-Clarke of the Smith & Clarke Agency in
ship and activities in the Mahopac-Carmel community.
“With people having to focus more time on their business Mahopac was named the recipient the 2018 Emerging
or their career than in the past, it takes a special kind of per- BUSINESS PERSON MERITORIOUS Professional of the Year by e Greater Mahopac-Carmel
son to work all day and then contribute to the community as For his friendliness to new members and dedication to Chamber of Commerce.
well,” said Chamber CEO Michael Celestino. “ e people
who are being honored have sel essly given of themselves to promoting e Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Smith-Clarke opened the Smith & Clarke Agency with
make the Mahopac-Carmel community better.” Commerce, Al Conte was chosen as the recipient of the her husband, Fred Clarke, in December 2016. Soon after,
2018 Business Person Meritorious Award. she joined the Chamber and became an active member
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR and booster partner.
William Hammond, nancial advisor of Edward Jones Conti is a veteran who graduated from Archbishop St-
epinac High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Smith-Clarke rst worked for Allstate when she 19
in Carmel, was named the recipient of the 2018 Business business administration from Iona College. years old, at an agency in Yonkers. After 14 years with
Person of the Year award. Hammond has been serving the Allstate, she left to pursue other possible careers. Smith-
Carmel-Kent communities as a nancial advisor for Ed- After working for almost 22 years at All-State Legal as Clarke worked as a paralegal and then as a corporate con-
ward Jones since 2009. He has been in the nancial ser- a salesperson, Conti became an A ac agent in 2000. To sultant in a corporate setting, but realized her passion was
vices industry for 43 years. take his business to the next level, he joined the Chamber helping people and that by being an insurance advisor was
in 2007. Excited about all the interesting business owners a way she could do that. In partnership with husband, she
Hammond served as a Chamber board member from he was able to meet, he became even more active with the opened their own Allstate Insurance o ce the Smith &
2012-15 and for another year from 2016-17. He also Chamber in 2008. He served on the membership commit- Clarke Agency in Mahopac in December 2016.
served on various committees including the Night at the tee as a chamber ambassador, welcoming new members. Al
Races Committee and participated in events such as the has also assisted with the Mahopac Street Festival and the Professionally, Smith-Clarke holds her New York and
Carmel Spring Fair. His insight and experience are valued Business Expo. Connecticut, Property and Casualty, Life and Health, Se-
by the organization. ries 6, and Series 63 licenses. She o ers insurance reviews
Going above and beyond, Conti promotes the Chamber and protection for Home, Auto, Renters, Condos/Co-ops,
In addition to the Mahopac-Carmel Chamber, Ham- all around town as he goes through his work day. He passes Motorcycle, Life and Retirement and more.
mond supports many other nonpro ts. He serves as a vol- out yers, hands out directories and spreads the words on
unteer board member for Putnam CAP, Arts-on-the-Lake all the chamber happenings to businesses in the area. Smith-Clarke is also very committed to the Mahopac
and the Mental Health Association. He is a former board community. She serves on the Board of Directors of the
member for United Way of Westchester and Putnam and Conti and his wife Cathy live in Mahopac. ey have an Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce as well as on
a former board member for Putnam Family and Com- adult son, Alex. several of its committees. Smith-Clarke is Secretary and a
munity Services (now known as CoveCare). He recently charter member of the Mahopac Lions Club and volun-
joined the Carmel Rotary Club and was a former Patter- Business Person Meritorious,which is also chosen by the teers on the committee of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
son Rotary member. Currently, he is a board member for Business Person of the Year committee, is a person whose
the Carmel-Kent Chamber of Commerce. business is reputable and successful. e person must have Smith-Clarke lives in Connecticut with her husband.
ey have two adult daughters and a 7-year-old son.
Hammond has lived in Putnam County for over 22 Decided on by the Chamber Board of Directors, the
years with his wife Betty. Emerging Professional Award is given to an individual,
who has been a member of the Greater Mahopac-Carmel
e Business Person of the Year is selected by a committee Chamber of Commerce for three years or less, who is an
of past honorees who consider ve criteria in determining active volunteer in the Chamber and who has made a posi-
who deserves the recognition. First, the person’s company tive impact on the community.
must be in business for at least three years.Second,the person
must be reputable and successful. ird, the person must be e Business Person of the Year awards dinner were held
held in the highest regard by industry peers. Fourth, the per- Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Putnam County Golf Course.
son must have served on the board of directors of e Great-
er Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce at some point. Article provided by Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of
Commerce

Carmel’s Suzanne Brought named PCHC exec director

Carmel resident Suzanne Brought has been named executive director of the Putnam County Housing Corporation e ective.
Brought has been with the PCHC since 1998 in various positions, most recently as deputy director. She will oversee a sta of 21 administering PCHC’s comprehensive hous-
ing plan including the HUD Housing Choice Voucher program.
“We are very fortunate to have such a quali ed professional as Ms. Brought to seamlessly transition into the position of executive director,”said board President Joel Greenberg.
“ e board looks forward to working with Mrs. Brought and her sta on its mission to provide safe, decent and a ordable housing to every Putnam resident.”
Brought succeeds Connie Fagan, who is retiring after nearly 25 years with the PCHC during which time the organization’s annual budget grew to $1.7 million. In addition,
Fagan was responsible for bringing in millions of dollars in grant money for the numerous programs sponsored by the PCHC and the construction of over 96 units of senior
housing.
“Since 2001, PCHC leveraged over $148 million dollars in funding to assist Putnam residents with their housing needs,” Greenburg said.

PAGE 14 MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

LOBBYIST Lupinacci agreed, saying the town nally for the price of the rst month [of o cials on these very topics and Barile
FROM PAGE 1
needs to do something. the contract].” suggested working more closely with the

“You can sue New York City, but I Barile said that if a resolution to hire county to accomplish the town’s goals.

it. at would assist us with economic de- don’t believe it’s the wisest thing,” he said. the agency comes before the Town Board, County legislators Carl Albano (District

velopment and increase our commercial “I think this is something we should try he will vote “unequivocally no.” 5) and Amy Sayegh (District 8) were at

taxpayer base.” to do. One of the topics is to look at Lake “I’ve been there; I’ve paid Park Avenue the meeting and asked the board to table

Schneider said that the monthly cost of Gleneida and the water rates that the city attorneys,” he said. “If you think for a sec- the idea of hiring a lobbyist until it had a

$10,000 is not as bad as it seems when charges. If you lower rates that can help ond our bill will be just $10,000 a month, better understanding of what the county

you break it down. lower bond rates. you are out of your mind. It’s a lot and it’s was trying to do.

“You are talking about every taxpayer “[ e watershed] limits commercial not in the budget.” “We do a lot of negotiating with New

paying about $1 per month,” he said. development [down the Route 6 corridor Barile contends that with the potential York City; we seem to have a good re-

“For $10 per household, we could have in Mahopac], so this not just for hamlet loss of some state money—Aid and In- lationship with them and are trying to

this service for the rest of the year and of Carmel,” he added. centives for Municipalities, totaling some build on it right now,” Albano said. “I’d

understand if we will be able to take con- Like McDonough, he also pointed out $140,000 for Carmel, has been cut from like to request that you table this and give

trol of our infrastructure. I don’t see any that if the rm doesn’t get fast results, the the state budget—plus the additional it a little time. Communication is the key

other alternative that would give as good contract can be terminated. cost of the unbudgeted lobbying contract, and you should sit down with the county

of an outcome we would have with this “ is is a very large rm and it won’t next year’s budget could result in a 1.5 because there is a lot of stu we are work-

agency.” look good for them if they just keep bill- percent tax levy increase. ing on. ere are a lot of moving parts.

Councilwoman Suzi McDonough said ing us and get nothing done,” he said. Schmitt said he, too, was leery of the ere is a lot that can be done together.”

she has some concerns with the contract, “After three or four months, they will do idea because the town could spend a lot Sayegh agreed, saying that “before we

but said if those are addressed, she would their own evaluation and if they’re not of money and get no results. spend any money it’s imperative that we

support the idea. making any headway, it won’t look good “I don’t think it’s an e ective use of sit down to look at county initiatives and

“We have been trying to get water for their reputation. We have tried oth- taxpayer funds,” the supervisor said. “I see what’s in the works.”

costs down for a long time and I’m not er things, so we will see where this will don’t think they’ll be successful. ere are “We should exhaust all options before

just talking about for the hamlet of Car- go. We will not be accused of not trying no guarantees and I understand with lob- we spend any money that may or may not

mel, but for everybody. We have come something.” byists there are never guarantees. Maybe provide any bene ts,” she said.

close to it…but it fell apart and I want to While Schneider, McDonough and the end result will pay o years down the Schmitt told Mahopac News last week

get it back to the table.” Lupinacci clearly support the idea, road, but by the time that happens we’re that the town could be close to striking

McDonough noted that the contract Councilman Mike Barile and Supervisor going to be in a deep hole as far as pay- a deal to purchase the city’s wastewater

contains a 48-hour termination stipula- Ken Schmitt remain adamantly opposed. ing them. Lobbying takes months and treatment plant across the street from

tion. ough Barile ran on a platform of months and months. Town Hall on Mud Pond Road, which

“If we see after a month it’s not giving wanting to challenge New York City over “As long as you’re paying them, they are could open the door to the sewer district

us what we want, we can say, ‘thanks for these issues, he said hiring a lobbying never going to say [they’re not being suc- expansion on Route 6.

giving it a try’ [and terminate the agree- group is not the way to do it. cessful]. I am not comfortable with this “If the town were to take it over, we

ment],” she said. “I believe we have ex- “It’s a total waste of money; ush it at all. ere are others who can help with could get a SPDES (State Pollutant Dis-

hausted quite a few avenues and nothing down the toilet—every single penny,” this and it won’t cost us any money.” charge Elimination System) permit and

[happened], so this is worth a shot. We he said. “It’s another $10,000-a-month McDonough and Barile noted that get the DEC to consider it in order to

need to keep moving forward and I think contract that is a gift of taxpayer money. County Executive MaryEllen Odell has expand the Route 6 sewer main,” he said.

this is one avenue we can try.” ere are other things we can do inter- been in discussions with New York City “We have to have our own plant.”

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MFVFD crosses generational EPA: Putnam County is
lines to help ailing member high-risk radon zone

When a senior member of the Mahopac members, sisters Casey and Tara Stiller, pro- Radon is the leading cause of Nesheiwat, interim health commis-
Falls Volunteer Fire Department su ered a fall cured a custom-made inscribed walking cane
several months ago, his colleagues in the de- from their grandfather, a gifted woodworker. lung cancer in the United States sioner. “With the high rates of lung
partment rallied around to support him and aid
in his recovery. Each of the kids pitched in to cover the among non-smokers. For those cancer in Putnam County, we ab-
cost of the cane, which Heckett received in a
Some of the department’s older members special presentation at a recent morning cof- who smoke, radon greatly increases solutely must talk about radon and
signed up to help drive longtime MFVFD fee. Young re ghters, as well as seasoned “Old
member Bill Heckett to physical therapy in Guard” EMTs with 50 years of service, shared the cancer risk. is naturally oc- take it seriously. Radon-resistant
Je erson Valley. Younger members also started their pride of being members of the Mahopac
paying extra attention to “Mr. Bill,” as he is Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Stepping up curring odorless gas claims the construction can be utilized when
sometimes known. In the midst of his physical to help a brother made the di erence of years
therapy, when Heckett went from using a walk- between the generations disappear. lives of about 21,000 Americans building new homes, but older
er to a cane, the younger members got together
to acknowledge his progress. Two department Article courtesy of Jack Casey/MFVFD each year, according to the En- homes must be tested. Remember,

vironmental Protection Agency just because your neighbor’s house

(EPA). e EPA encourages all has safe levels of radon does not

Americans to protect their health mean that your house is also safe.”

by testing their homes, schools and For $11, which includes the

other buildings for radon. Radon, lab fee, the state Department of

however, is a concern year-round. Health o ers short-term radon

Radon can easily accumulate to testing kits. e test remains in the

dangerous levels inside buildings. home for a few days and then the

e natural decay of uranium leads kit is sealed and mailed in for anal-

to the release of radon in rock, soil ysis. Results are typically returned

and water. High levels of radon to the homeowner within a few

in homes usually come from the weeks. At-home radon test kits can

surrounding soil. Radon gas from also be purchased inexpensively at

the soil enters buildings through local home and hardware stores. If

cracks and openings. e EPA has elevated levels are found there are

identi ed Putnam County as a various corrective measures, rang-

“high risk” radon zone. However, ing in cost. To learn more about

the only way to know if you have radon, order a test kit or discover

high radon levels in your home is mitigation options, visit the New

to test it. York State Department of Health

“ e good news is that you can website or New York Radon Infor-

After the presentation, from left, Faith Martin, Lt. Tom Loprieno, Casey Stiller, Bill Heckett perform a simple, at-home test to mation website.
with his new cane, Rosie Pozzi, Tara Stiller and Christian Pinaud
discover your radon levels, and ele-

PHOTO COURTESY OF JACK CASEY T:9.5” vated radon levels in your home can Article courtesy of County

be corrected,” said Dr. Michael J. Department of Health

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OBITUARIES

2001 graduate of Mahopac High uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, Walter F. Halat Jr. helping everyone. He loved in-
School where was on the foot- and friends. teracting with people, whether
it be out shopping or chatting
ball team. He had served over 17 Michael will be remembered Walter F. Halat Jr. of Ma- with the neighbors. And we
should say loved his “JETS.”
years in the U.S. Coast Guard, as a devoted husband, father, hopac, passed away suddenly
Walter is survived by his wife
and was most recently assigned son, brother, and shipmate whose on Jan. 24, at the age of 76. He of 50 years, Margaret; his son,
Ken and his wife, Melissa; his
to the Cutter Hickory in Homer, humble and kind demeanor was was born in Yonkers on May son, David and his wife Regina;
his daughter,r Elizabeth Halat;
Alaska since June 2017. evident to anyone who spent 10, 1942, the son of Walter and grandchildren, Aaron and
Ethan.
Michael is survived by his wife time with him. and Catherine (nee Jackowick)
A Mass of Christian Burial
of 15 years, Brienne Kozloski of A Mass of Christian Burial Halat, Sr. Walter was a proud was celebrated Jan. 31 at St.
John the Evangelist Church in
Homer, Alaska; his four young will be o ered on Friday, Feb. veteran of the United States Mahopac. A private cremation
was held after services.
children, Madeline, Bayleigh, 15 at 11:30 am at St. John the Army and served during the
In lieu of owers, please
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in his name to the American
all of Homer; his father and step- Lake Blvd., Mahopac, followed from New York University with Diabetes Association (www.di-
abetes.org), or Memorial Sloan
mother, Michael and Jean Ko- by military honors conducted by a bachelor’s degree and worked Kettering Cancer Center(www.
mskcc.org).
zloski of Hopewell Junction; his the U.S. Coast Guard. as an accountant throughout
Gloria Esposito
mother, Patricia Kozloski-Fries Donations may be made to a his life. On April 26, 1968 he
Gloria Esposito of Port St.
Michael Kozloski of Bronxville, N.Y.; his siblings, Go Fund Me account that has married Margaret Strelecki and Lucie, Fla. and formerly of
Alexis Cross and her husband, been set up for his family (https:// they were blessed with three Carmel, passed away Jan. 19, at
the age of 92. She was born in
Jason, of Sandwich, Mass., Aus- www.gofundme.com/michael- children Ken, David, and Eliza- Manhattan on Oct. 8, 1926, the
daughter of Nick and Deolinda
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O cer Michael Louis Kozlos- Matthew Kozloski of Pough- the Greater Alaska Chapter Walter loved being outdoors Gloria was a retired seam-
stress who had worked for vari-
ki, 35, died on Jan. 31 at South keepsie; Daniel Kozloski and of Chief Petty O cers Asso- doing his yardwork. He enjoyed ous rms in the Bronx. While
living in Carmel, she was a
Peninsula Hospital in Homer, his wife, Adrienne, of Hopewell ciation (https://www.facebook. doing his daily crossword puz- parishioner of St. John the
Evangelist Church in Mahopac
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 21

BUDGET CUTS “I would like to see a resolu- to Albany that we are not happy suggested putting a template let- timistic the funding will get re-
tion urging our New York State about it either. I think [the gov- ter on the town’s website that resi- stored.
FROM PAGE 4 representatives to reconsider the ernor] may be reconsidering the dents could print, ll out and send
AIM cuts,” he said at last week’s cuts. ere’s been a lot of political to Albany, in addition to the reso- “It’s my understanding that the
state representatives. meeting.“I think there has been a pressure.” lution the Town Board is crafting. governor is rethinking it,” he said.
“Make a phone call, write a full-court press by the towns and “We’ve certainly expressed our
villages that would lose this fund- Councilman Suzi McDonough Schmitt said he remains op- displeasure.”
letter or do both,” he wrote. “Let ing. I think the governor has been
them know that you oppose the hearing from a lot of folks who
elimination of state aid. Let them are not happy about this. e
know how important reliable state representatives who repre-
state funding is to the daily lives sent us— Sen. Harckham and
of all New Yorkers who live in Assemblyman Byrne—have been
towns.” hearing from the constituents as
well. It’s time we sent a message
Schmitt told Town Board
members he would like to do just
that.

Here is a list of meetings and other events in the coming weeks for Do you understand the difference between
the town of Carmel government and the Mahopac School District. an irrevocable and a revocable trust?
Times are subject to change.

CARMEL TOWN BOARD Town Hall, 60 McAlpin Ave., • Asset Protection • Elder Law • Past Chair of Elder Law Section of
NYS Bar Association
Wednesday, Feb. 27 Mahopac • Medicaid Applications
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Meeting starts at 7 p.m., Town for 10 consecutive years
• Guardianships
Hall, 60 McAlpin Ave., Mahopac BOARD OF EDUCATION (Contested/Non-Contested) Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ.

ursday, Feb. 28 • Wills, Trusts & Estates Managing Member
Fluent in Italian
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OBITUARIES Brandora Diamond and her grandson, Robert. Just as hard as he worked for other alive.
FROM PAGE 20
A Mass of Christian Burial his business, he worked for his Alfred is survived by his lov-

Brandora Diamond, a 64- was celebrated Jan. 17 at St. family. Alfred was a dependable, ing wife of over 29 years Pat,

engineering associate with year resident of Mahopac, died John the Evangelist Church in loving family man, who was a and their son, Michael, who was

AT&T in White Plains for 29 peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 13 at Mahopac. Interment followed loving husband, always pres- Alfred’s joy in this world. He is

years until his retirement in the age of 95. She was born in at St. Lawrence O’Toole Cem- ent and kind father, respected also survived by his sister, Don-

1990. He loved skiing, swim- Pittsburgh on Sept. 20, 1923, etery in Brewster. brother and beloved uncle. He na, and his brother-in-law, Paul;

ming, traveling (especially to the daughter of John and Bam- was so many wonderful things their two daughters, Joanna and
to so many people who cher- Paula, who both, were Alfred’s
Alfred J. Del Biancovisit family in other parts of the bina (nee Pantusa) Biafore.
country and the world), taking Brandora grew up in Brook- ished and loved him. You can godchildren. As well as being

cruises, as well as trips to the lyn and met her future husband, Alfred J. Del Bianco, age 68, measure the strength of a man survived by his beloved beagle,

casino. He was a member of the Frank R. Diamond of Mama- of Ponce Inlet Fla., formerly by the smiles that he gave those Chloe, he is also survived by

senior drop-in at the Mahopac roneck, whom she married on Mahopac, passed away on Feb. around him and there was not a an extended family and many

Volunteer Fire Department. Dec. 3, 1941. ey were married 13, with his loving family at his single person in the presence of cousins who will dearly miss

On Sept. 5, 1964, he married for 51 years before he passed in side. Alfred who wasn’t smiling. him. He is predeceased by his

Elizabeth “Betty” Bertoldi at 1992. Alfred was born on May Alfred and Pat moved to adoring parents his mother, Jo-

St. Joseph’s Church in Yonkers. Brandora was a homemaker 30, 1950 to the late Josephine Florida, while they might not sephine, in 2016 and his father,

In addition to Betty, he is sur- like no other. She took pride (Cappelli) and Fortunato Del have been blessed with all the Fortunato in 2008.

vived by his children, Ketryn in raising her ve children and Bianco in Harlem. He would time that they had hoped for, A visitation will be held Fri-

Wallace and her husband, James mastered the art of culinary with go on to marry the love of his they were blessed with great day Feb. 22, between the hours

of Celebration, Fla.; Anthony her incredible sauce, meatballs, life, Patricia “Pat” Baliga, in a happiness and love during 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.at Car-

and his partner, Juli Edwards, of and homemade cheesecake. e beautiful spring wedding on their time in Florida. Alfred, gain Funeral Homes Inc. at

Boca Raton, Fla; Stephanie and joy of her life was always her April 22, 1989, which was a although living in Florida, was 418 Route 6 (GPS 418 US 6)

her husband, William Karlin of family which spanned ve gen- day to remember and brought always a New Yorker at heart Mahopac. A Mass of Christian

Erie, Colo.; Joseph and his wife, erations before her passing. them over 29 years of wedded cheering for his beloved Yan- Burial will take place Saturday

Jessica of West Haven, Conn; Brandora is survived by her happiness. Together they were kees from his favorite chair, Feb. 23, at 11:30 a.m.at St. John

Stephen of Cambridge, Mass.; children, Louise Bertolino and blessed with their greatest joy continuing to collect his base- the Evangelist Church 221 E.

and Elizabeth Gosnell and her her husband Sal; Diane Boenau in life, their son, Michael. ball memorabilia. Always stay- Lake Blvd., Mahopac. Follow-

husband, Daniel of Drake, Colo; and her late husband Joseph; Alfred was a decorated and ing in touch with his family in ing Mass, interment will be pri-

his brothers, Walter and Peter; omas Diamond and his late proud United States veteran New York, including his sister, vate.

and his grandchildren, Chelsea, wife Beverly; Brenda Diamond, and Marine. He was a self- Donna, who was a best friend, In lieu of owers, consider

Aiden, Ella, Jadzia, Selena, and and Linda DelVescovi and her made man who worked hard for his nieces and nephews, whom making a memorial donation in

Taryn; as well as many nieces husband, Michael. She was God, his country and his fam- he loved as if they were his own Mr. Del Bianco’s name to either

and nephews. also blessed and survived by 11 ily. He ran a successful home- children, and his many cousins. St. Jude Children’s Research

A Funeral Mass was celebrat- grandchildren, 13 great grand- improvement company called Alfred was the glue that kept Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place,

ed Jan. 24, at St. John the Evan- children, and two great-great the Elliot Company, for over 33 his family together and, in his Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or

gelist Church in Mahopac. Pri- grandchildren. In addition to her years, based in Mahopac, ser- memory, and honor, his family to the Wounded Warrior Proj-

vate cremation services followed husband, she was predeceased by vicing Westchester and Putnam will continue to keep his legacy ect, POB 75816, Topeka, KS

the mass. her seven brothers and sisters, counties. of love and devotion to one an- 66675-8516.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 23

Deb’s Celebration of Life
& Cholangiocarcinoma
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“Cancervarsary” Celebrating
Five Years Cancer Free

Saturday, March 16, 2019
7:30pm to midnight
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cancer. Cholangiocarcinoma was determined to shake me and break me five years
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not get the research support it deserves and I would like to help to change that!

I have been planning this celebration/fundraiser for almost five years now. I wasn’t
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Drew Riolo

Senior captain leads with experience

Drew Riolo BY RICH MONETTI who we are with the tough What is your favorite
CONTRIBUTING WRITER schedule this season. Our music to listen to while
FILE PHOTO/ SKIP PEARLMAN toughness and tenacity is warming up for a game?
Drew Riolo is a senior something that will help us
captain on the basketball win games and be success- I like to listen to laid-
team and plays football. ful. back music before a game
because it calms me down
How old were you when Who has been your big- and keeps me focused.
you started playing bas- gest role model over the
ketball and how did you years and what have you If you could have one
get started? learned from them? superpower, what would it
be and why?
My dad introduced me My parents are my big-
to basketball when I was gest role models because e ability to y because
4 and had me playing in they have pushed me in you could see some pretty
the league at my nursery everything I do in school nice views in the sky.
school. My grandpa was or sports. Sometimes it is
also a big in uence and frustrating, though. But I If you could pick one
has been to almost every know they do it because place to visit on vacation
game that I have played. He they love me, and they that you’ve never been to,
also has one of the greatest want me to be the best where would you go and
basketball minds I’ve been person I can be. My grand- why?
around. parents are also two of my
biggest role models. ey I would like to go to
What is your favorite are at every game and tell Machu Picchu to see the
part about being on the me how well I did - even if ruins and the mountain
basketball team? I didn’t do so hot. ranges. Also hiking in the
mountains in Peru would
My favorite part is mostly Tell us one thing about be a cool experience.
being able to play with the yourself that not a lot of
kids I have been playing people know? What is your favorite
since 5th grade. food to eat before or after
My friends know that I a game?
How do you see your am terrible at almost every
role on the team? video game that I play. Welch’s fruit snacks.
I’m going to work on it,
My primary role is though. Best place to eat in
bringing athletic ability on Mahopac and why?
defense and running the Do you plan to play
ball in transition. Also be- basketball in college? I have to go with Bliss,
ing able to nd my big guys because the boss wrap is
down low is going to be a I do not plan on playing probably one of my favorite
key factor in our o ensive college basketball. I am things to eat.
success overall. either looking to continue
my football career or play Favorite social media
How much do you value club lacrosse. platform? Why?
being a leader?
Do you know what you Youtube. I’m on it for
Without good leadership want to study in college? most of my free time.
there is no communication If yes, what and why?
between players and be- What would you tell
tween players and coaches, I am looking to study younger Mahopac athletes
and in order to be success- business. e eld is so about your experience
ful, communication is key. general, and there are many with the basketball pro-
opportunities for di erent gram? Why should they
What is your favorite jobs in the business world. go out for the team?
team activity, pregame or
postgame ritual that you Who is your favorite Basketball is one of the
share with your team- professional athlete and toughest sports to stay in
mates? pro or college sports team? shape for. But the hard
work pays o because play-
Being able to hangout My favorite former pro ing in front of this com-
and joke around on the bus basketball player is Steve munity is very special. So
ride home after away games Nash. He revolutionized many people contribute be-
is always a good time. It also basketball and took the hind the scenes to support
helps if we’ve won. speed of the game to a the program just so you can
whole other level. He is play a sport you love. Also
Do you or the team have also the best passer of all the memories from fresh-
any goals for this season? time. My favorite sports man to varsity basketball
teams are the Giants and with my teammates are
I want us to compete in the Knicks. ones that I’ll never forget.
every game and stick to

PAGE 26 MAHOPAC NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

’Pac skates to victory Mahopac players celebrate with the
over Rye Town-Harrison ‘Mahopac Maniacs’ in last Friday night’s

Team advances to D1 semi nal first-round playoff victory.
Brian
BY SKIP PEARLMAN most of the game, but the guys kept O’Shea had
CONTRIBUTING WRITER plugging away. e guys kept believ- a hat trick
ing in themselves. in the ‘Pac’s
ings weren’t looking good for 4-3 playoff
the fth-seeded Mahopac hockey “We got great teamwork,“ win vs.
team entering the third period of Donaghy added. “ ey had full Cortland.
Monday night’s Division 1 quarter- faith. And I was amazed at the
amount of support we had on the PHOTOS: SKIP
nal playo game against No. 4 Rye road… e (Mahopac) Maniacs PEARLMAN
Town-Harrison at Playland, with the and the student body were out in
Indians trailing 5-4 and facing elimi- full force. at was really great to RthyeanpuCcakhlaarsetrForfidMaay hvos.pCaocrmtlaonvdets.
nation. see.”

But the Indians got a clutch per- McKee nished with a hat trick,
formance from their defense—which Brian O’Shea, Nick Bricker and
allowed nothing in the third—and John Dundon each scored once.
from sharp shooter T.J. McKee, who Logan McDougall had a strong
delivered two huge goals, including game, stopping 25 shots on net.
the game-winner with 3:28 remain-
ing, to give the ’Pac a 6–5 upset vic- “Logan had a good bounce-back
tory. game, he played well,“ Donaghy
said. “And as a whole, everyone re-
Mahopac (19-3) advanced to ally made the plays that needed to be
ursday’s Feb. 21, D1 semi nal, made. T.J. sees an opportunity, and
where the Indians faced No. 1 seed he buries it. And Nick Biagini also
Su ern at Sport-O-Rama in Mon- gave us strong defense in the third.“
sey. e winner advances to Sunday’s
Division I championship game, also e Indians advanced to the quar-
at Sport-O-Rama. ter nals by beating the No. 12 Cor-
Indians coach Tim Donaghy said tlandt Rebels, 4-2, in the rst round,
his team never gave up. the prior Friday at the Brewster Ice
“I think it shows a lot about our Arena.
guys,“ Donaghy said. “We trailed for
SEE HOCKEY PAGE 27

Westchester High School Now in the Business of Business

by Rich Kirby

By the reckoning of just about elective. This course is Business Professor Patrick J. McGuigan (right) of Lubin School of Business and Kennedy Catholic’s
any college pundit you care to 101 at Pace University’s Lubin Contemporary Business Practices class. Photo: Jacob Bergmeier, Kennedy Catholic
name – Peterson’s, USA Today, School of Business, and required
Princeton Review, US News & for all business majors there. elective. Contemporary Busi- Kennedy business students to
World Report, and most others – ness Practice and that course attend their “One Day of Im-
business ranks as either the first Unlike the other college courses now form the foundation of the mersion” in New York City in
or second most popular major taught at Kennedy – in part- school’s new program. November. The annual event
everywhere. nerships with U Albany, St. features top business speakers
John’s and Iona College – Pace As significant a step it may be from many areas, such as fi-
The appeal is clear. For the professors will be teaching this for Pace professors to teach nance, telecomm, entertainment,
18-year-old bordering on be- course right inside a Kennedy on the Kennedy campus, the and technology. Last year’s
ing “undeclared,” a major in classroom. relationship between the two speakers included Jeff Bewkes,
business is almost a “one size schools will go even further than then president and CEO of Time
fits all” approach. She may In addition to the professors, the classroom. Pace is inviting Warner.
not know exactly yet what her Pace will bring in two business
passion is, but she can be pret- speakers per semester. The uni-
ty sure that there is a business versity will also provide Ken-
somewhere that is selling it. nedy students access to a series
of proprietary corporate gover-
None of this has been lost on nance videos on such topics as
college preparatory schools in “compliance” and “secrecy.”
northern Westchester. Beginning
in the current spring semester, Teaching business is not com-
Kennedy Catholic in Somers has pletely new at Kennedy. Last
begun offering Contemporary year the school began offering
Business Practice as a senior AP Macroeconomics as a senior

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019 SPORTS MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 27

Reahl Allen signs on with Pace University football

Reahl Allen, a Mahopac High were in attendance of his letter

School senior, signed his letter of signing, as well as his coach and

intent earlier this month, to play Superintendent of Schools An-

football for Pace University as a thony DiCarlo.

student athlete for the 2019-20 “On behalf of the Board of

academic year. Education and the entire dis-

Some of Allen’s athletic trict, we congratulate Reahl and

achievements include: All- his parents. He really embraces

League; Putnam County All- what it means to be a student-

County; Player of the Year – Re- athlete and he’s nothing but

ceiver for Section One Class AA class on the eld and in the

North; All League; All Section; classroom. He really exempli es

Section 1 Exceptional Senior what it means to be the ‘Ma-

Game Participant hopac Way,’ DiCarlo said.

“I’m most proud of Reahl’s

development as a student athlete

and as a young man over the last

year in particular. He has really

shown that he’s ready for the Rheal Allen signed his letter of
next step in his college career,” intent Feb. 6 in the presence
said Dominick DeMatteo, Ma- of parents, friends, teachers,
hopac football coach. counselors and teammates.

Allen’s parents, friends, teach-

ers, counselors and teammates PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MAHOPAC
CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

MSA Boys In-House
Lacrosse Program

NEW for 2019

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Grades: 1st thru 4th - New and inexperienced players welcome!

Location: Mahopac High School practice and/or turf field

Dates: Early April thru mid-June 2019

Time: Sunday mornings between 8 and 11 am
(specific times to follow)

Structure: 40 Minutes of clinic & stations drills, and 40 minute
5 v 5 or 7 v 7 games. Balanced teams will be randomly
PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMAN picked and assigned a HS player/coach for the season

T.J. McKee had a goal in the ’Pac’s win over Cortlandt in the opening Cost: $75
round of the Division 1 tournament.
Equipment: Loaner equipment will be available $150 holding fee
HOCKEY check required (check will not be cashed unless
equipment is not returned after the season ends.
FROM PAGE 26
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O’Shea had a hat-trick, and McKee had one goal.
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Wrestlers cap
season with strong

performance

Mahopac coach Dennis DiSanto and the team’s seniors on Senior Night PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMAN BY SKIP PEARLMAN personalities. But there was so
CONTRIBUTING WRITER much support among them, no
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title in ve years, and closing
NOW the season with eight Indians DiSanto—who will be in-
MOonPdEaNy earning All-Section recogni- ducted into the Section 1 Hall
tion. of Fame on March 10 at the
TACOS & TEQUILA All-Section dinner—said he
e Indians made the sea- couldn’t have had a better time
son a memorable one for re- closing out his career.
tiring coach Dennis DiSanto,
who will go out as Section 1’s “It was a great way to nish,”
all-time dual meet wins leader. he said. “We had a very exciting
DiSanto, who has coached for season. It started with the 400th
35 years (with Somers and Ma- win, and then the following
hopac) broke the previous mark week we won the quarter nals
earlier this season, and will retire of the Section 1 duals, there was
with a record 429 wins. so much excitement and emo-
tion. It became so much fun
DiSanto, who also earned and positive energy, everything
League A North Coach of the went right. It’s rare to have a
Year honors, said the Indians season where everything goes
(who graduate eight starters) your way. it was a great group of
should be strong again next year. kids, and something I’ll always
remember. e camaraderie is
“I think they have a real good what I’ll always remember with
foundation,” DiSanto said of this group.”
next winter’s team. “ ey’ll
have ve wrestlers with close DiSanto said he hasn’t had
to 40 wins returning (Angela time to let it sink in that he’ll
Centrone, Aidan Muldoon, retire with a Section 1 record.
Larry Nardecchia, Tyler Roa,
Londrim Hasanramaj). All ve “I’m always thinking about
are very solid, so that’s a real the next competition, the next
good nucleus, and a lot of kids match, so it hadn’t really sunk
are returning on varsity who did in,” DiSanto said. “Now it’s
well this season. I think they’re over… and holy cow that’s a lot
in good shape, they can have a of wins. To be sitting on top of
good season, and still have suc- the pyramid with the most wins
cess.” - it’s humbling, and a good feel-
ing. To know I was able to leave
Eight Indian wrestlers— my mark on Section 1 wrestling.
Centrone, Roa, Frank Scauz-
illo, Charlie Nicosia, Muldoon, “I still think about next sea-
Andi Berisha, Mike Rivera, and son,” he added. “We have some
Joe Harney—earned All-Sec- outstanding young wrestlers
tion honors by placing in the back, and the competitive juices
top six at the recent Section 1 are still owing. at’s the dif-
championships.
cult part. But I have grandkids
Team captains were Roa, now, so priorities change.”
Scauzillo, Berisha, and Nicosia,
and DiSanto said they kept the Centrone received a wild card
team on an even keel. invitation to the state tour-
nament, and will compete in
“We had a very close team,” Albany at the Times-Union
DiSanto said. “For a large team, Center on Friday, Feb. 22 and
we had a lot of guys and a lot of Saturday, Feb. 23, as the No. 7
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LEGAL NOTICE carport which encroaches on 10541 or as soon thereafter as Chapter 89-5. of the wetlands associated with)
Applicant: Mendia, Silvio Northeast corner of property.
By the Zoning Board of adjoiner’s property pursuant to possible on the following matters: Address: 308 Elm Road, 700 square feet.

Appeals of the Town of Carmel an easement agreement with Mahopac, NY 10541 e property is located: 308
Has led an application Elm Road, Mahopac, NY 10541
pursuant to Section 267 Town neighbor. e property is located ROMASH, RICK
with the Clerk of the Town of In the Town of Carmel,
Law, notice is hereby given that at 51 Old Bullet Hole Road, 19 Fair Street, Carmel, NY Carmel where the application Putnam County, New York.
and associated documents and
a hearing will be held on: Mahopac NY 10541 and is 10512 - Tax Map #44.14-1-47 – maps along with published rules Any person interested in
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known by Tax Map 63.-1-9.4. Residential Site Plan public inspection. become a “party in interest”in this
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permit be issued for: of, or opposition to, or interest
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Removal of existing weeds/ undersigned no later than March
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an existing stream drainage be eligible to be heard if a public
Hill Road & Mechanic Street, channel. Geotextile fabric hearing is ultimately held in
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the “adjacent areas”. (100 feet Conservation Board
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seeking permission to build an John Maxwell 65 Secor Road, Mahopac, NY

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