Mahopac News 11.25.21

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‘Operation Shoe Drop’ protests vax mandates

Parents say they’ll remove kids from school if it happens

BY BOB DUMAS “ e governor said the vaccina- there in person.” MaryAnn Augi voted for its emergency use said
EDITOR tion rate is low, so they may have Each pair of shoes is accom- places shoes at it should not be a mandate. One
to look into mandating it,” said the fountain at doctor said we won’t know what
Parents from school districts the organizing mom, who noted panied by a note with a personal Chamber Park to will happen until we start giving it.
throughout Putnam County some 50 school districts across statement expressing opposition protest possible
gathered at Mahopac High New York State are seeing Opera- to a mandate. “If parents want to have their
School last ursday night (Nov. tion Shoe Drop events. COVID vaccine kids vaccinated, that’s ne. It’s
18) for a proactive protest of pos- e mom said that if Albany mandates for their choice,” she added. “ ey
sible student COVID vaccination “ is one here tonight is not puts forth the mandate, the pro- students. She have every right to. Most of the
mandates before sheri ’s depu- just for Mahopac, it’s for all school testors would like to see Mahopac has three kids adults in my family are vaccinat-
ties kicked out the protesters and districts throughout Putnam defy it. in the Mahopac ed.”
forced them to move the event to County,” she said. “I have 30 pairs School District.
Chamber Park on South Lake of shoes that parents from Car- “[Parents] are coming together e mom said parents taking
Boulevard. mel and Brewster have dropped for this,” she said. PHOTO: TABITHA part in Operation Shoe Drop
o with me because they can’t be PEARSON MARSHALL will keep their kids out of school
e event was organized by a e Putnam County Health should a vaccination mandate be
Mahopac mom who has a child in Department announced last week cine for children ages 5 to 11 and implemented.
the high school. She asked to re- that it was rolling out the vac- was setting up clinics around the
main anonymous for this story for county to administer them. Parent Chad Collesian dropped
fear that her child could become a o two pairs of shoes at Cham-
target for harassment. e Operation Shoe Drop or- ber Park, where they were placed
ganizer said she wasn’t opposed to around the fountain. He con-
e protest was dubbed Opera- vaccinations in general; she was
tion Shoe Drop and participants opposed to mandates. rmed those sentiments.
were asked to bring a pair of shoes “It’s not a vaccine, it’s a shot. I
to the event, which would repre- “We have these vaccines for will pull my kids from school if
sent each child who would be re- things like polio and chicken pox, there is a mandate,” he said. “And
moved from school should a man- but they’ve all been around a long I will ask for my money back from
date be enacted. time,” she said. “ ese are very all the taxes we pay.”
new. P zer has 300 studies going Some participants chanted,
at mandate would have to on and it is still in the experimen- “My body, my choice.”
come from the governor’s o ce. tal stage. Even the doctors who After the protest, the shoes—
So far, however, Gov. Kathy Ho- which were either new or near
chul has not pulled the trigger on new and in good shape—will be
that, although some parents fear it gathered up and donated to fami-
is inevitable. lies who are struggling and need
shoes for their kids.

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The Staff Downtown Holiday in the Park chocolate and cookies and every day, Dec. 4, when 75 Christmas
Revitalization Project child will receive a goodie bag. trees will be lit along the shore of
EDITORIAL TEAM e Greater Mahopac/Car- Masks are recommended and you Lake Gleneida in Carmel to kick
BOB DUMAS
e Town Board will hold a mel Chamber of Commerce will can meet Santa in person or he o the holiday season. Prior to
EDITOR: 845-208-0774
[email protected] special open meeting on Tuesday, hold its annual Holiday in the can remain inside his bubble. the tree lighting, there will be a

ADVERTISING TEAM Holiday on the LakeNov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at Carmel Park event on Saturday, Nov. 27, parade through the hamlet start-
PAUL FORHAN ing at 6:30 p.m. For more infor-
Town Hall, 60 McAlpin Ave., 5-8 p.m., at Sycamore Park on
(914) 806-3951 Mahopac, to discuss the Swan Hill Street. Registration is re- mation on the Holiday on the
[email protected]
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[email protected]
open to the public and residents park-2021 to register. Guests will mel Rotary Club at its annual Each year, the Rotary raises
LISA KAIN
(201) 317-1139 are encouraged to attend. remain in their cars until it’s time Holiday on the Lake tree light- money to pay for the purchase of
[email protected]
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Artwork by elementary students on display at library

Mahopac Central School Dis- lava lamps. For the background, GGeoomdeesa(r3trbdygArandtheo) ny

trict second, third, fourth, and students utilized a splatter paint- IMAGES COURTESY OF MAHOPAC PUBLIC LIBRARY

fth graders have been busy this ing technique with metallic wa-

fall creating unique works of art, tercolors to create the galaxy in-

many of which are currently on spired background. Small dots of

display in the Young Arts Gal- multi-colored glitter were added

lery at Mahopac Public Library. to nish o our compositions.

ese original works will remain Tamagotchi - Fulmar’s fth

on display through the end of grade students took a trip to the

November and can be viewed nostalgic 1990s and found ar-

during regular Library hours. tistic inspiration from a popular

digital toy called the Tamagotchi.

FULMAR ROAD ELEMENTARY While looking at images and vid-

SCHOOL ART PROJECTS: eos of this toy, they observed the

Geodes - ird graders from pixelated characters that appear

Fulmar Road learned that geodes on screen. Pixel art is a unique

are spherical hollow rocks lled artistic style that uses small

with crystals. e inspiration for squares of color to create a big-

the student artwork came from ger image. is art style evokes

a particular type of geode called back to early computer and video

agate. An agate geode contains game imagery. Students utilized

banded circles of color in a va- graph paper to create their own

riety of di erent colors, shades, pixelated character of any shape,

and tints. ird graders looked size, and color. Later a template

at multiple examples of agate of a Tamagotchi was used to cre-

geodes before creating their rock ate the shape of the toy; students

shapes and choosing their colors. drew the buttons and screen

Markers and water were used to shape by hand on colored con-

create the illusion of watercolor; struction paper of their choosing.

black contour lines following the A thick black sharpie outline was

shape of the geode were added added around the artwork to give

to create more dimension to the a more cartoonish appearance. Hojalata b(4ytMh agtrtahdeew)
Dupis
background. Glitter in either Optical illusions - is form of

gold, silver or clear provided the trickery is something that de-

crystal e ect found in a geode. ceives the eye into seeing an illu-

Lava lamps - Fulmar Road sion that isn’t really there. Artists

fourth graders took a groovy use repetition of color, pattern,

journey discovering the glow- and line to create the illusions

ing, softly lit colors of lava lamps. you see on paper. Fifth grad-

Students learned that this unique ers were inspired by this artistic

decorative lamp is lled with style to create their own opt art

wax surrounded by a liquid that (optical illusion art). ey started

when slowly heated and cooled by drawing a spiraling tunnel il-

over time, will melt and meld lusion in a multitude of di erent

into owing globs. e melted colors, like black, green, red, blue,

wax mimics the slow ow of lava, or purple. rough the use of al-

hence the name lava lamp. ternating curved lines and color

A stencil was used to trace the placement, students were able to

shape of the lava lamp and then slowly create their illusion e ect.

each student drew the organic To give their artwork more real-

melted wax shapes owing inside ism, students used Prisma col-

by hand. Oil pastels were used for ored pencils in black and white

the wax color and metal frame of to create shadows and highlights.

their lava lamps. Fourth graders e students participating in

worked on blending their oil pas- the Young Arts exhibit from Ful-

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Garbage contract forces town to break tax cap

Budget still calls for a 2.75% decrease in tax rate
‘a future meeting.”
BY BOB DUMAS bid was accepted there would of their tax bill, which arrives in During the public comment is is the last thing
EDITOR likely be a signi cant price hike January. Last year, the cost was portion of the meeting, resident (piercing the tax cap)
and staying under the cap would $23.63 a month. e contract Lynn Gilchrist questioned the I wanted to do for my
e Town Board o cially be di cult. calls for twice-a-week service, as raises that were given to non-
adopted the 2022 budget at its in previous years. union employees. e list of rais- last budget.’
Nov. 17 meeting, marking the ose fears came to fruition es was posted on social media by
earlier this month when the Councilman Frank Lombardi
rst time in more than a decade town nally accepted the low- said that even with the increase

that it had to pierce the state- est bid of $4.3 million, which to $35.99 a month, the cost is someone who claimed they were -Supervisor Ken Schmitt
mandated tax levy cap, which was a 52 percent increase over still less than what homeown- revealed at the last minute.

was at 2 percent this year. the 2021 budget—a hike of ers would pay if they wanted to However, Councilman Mike

e new budget—a $51 mil- $950,000, which is $450,000 contract their own carrier. He Barile noted that the raises were had no impact on the tax rate or

lion spending package—saw more than the increase they said a private carrier would cost announced in the paper in a tax levy.

an increase in the tax levy (the originally anticipated. a homeowner more than $50 per public hearing legal notice back “When determining pay in-

total money to be collected by Supervisor Ken Schmitt, who month and that’s just for once- in September. creases for nonunion employees,

taxes on real property) of about has served in the post for 14 a-week service. e raises were: can someone tell me what the

4.5 percent, thanks solely to a years, said it was the single larg- Lombardi said the town needs • Supervisor $5,092 formula is that is used,” Gilchrist

dramatic increase in the cost of est increase for any budget item to investigate providing the ser- • Highway superintendent asked.

garbage-pickup services. De- during his entire tenure. He said vice itself rather than contract- $6,576 Schmitt said the criteria is laid

spite the tax levy increase, the tax the increase was likely due to in- ing it out and called for a study • Comptroller $5,650 out by the department heads or

rate saw a decrease of 2.75 per- ation and a dramatic increase to look at the feasibility of the • Assessor $6,289 manager.

cent, meaning a taxpayer’s home in fuel prices. idea. • Engineer $4,234 “ ey do their due diligence

that has the same assessed value “ is is the last thing (pierc- “I am going to ask the Town • Director of parks and rec and do a compensation analysis

as last year will see a smaller tax ing the tax cap) I wanted to do Board members to consider a re- $3,659 on their own and deliver them to

bill. for my last budget,” lamented quest for proposal to go out and • Town clerk $10,000 the Town Board,” he said. “Very

In the initial tentative budget, Schmitt, who will leave o ce at hire a consultant to determine if • Receiver of taxes $21,985 often that does occur because it

town o cials anticipated a jump the end of the year. the town itself can start doing Schmitt said the smaller in- helps them with the rationale for

in garbage costs of $500,000 but Under the new contract, [its own] garbage pickup,” he creases were cost-of-living rais- their increase [request].”

were forced to reject two rounds which was awarded to AAA said. “We would have to buy the es, while the larger ones were Gilchrist then asked what at-

of bids because they were sig- Carting of Cortlandt Manor, the trucks, [hire] the employees. It salary adjustments to make the tributes the Town Board considers

ni cantly higher than that pro- town’s current hauler, homeown- may be feasible; it may not be. I salaries compatible with other when deciding on giving out raises.

jected increase. O cials warned ers will pay $35.99 per month or think we would like that [study] municipalities and other depart- SEE BUDGET PAGE 6
the public that when the nal $431.88 annually—which is part done and I’d like to see a vote at ment heads. He said the raises

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BUDGET nonunion employees have to Sheriff asks AG to investigate
go on. As it stands right now,
FROM PAGE 4

it is totally demoralizing to election commissioner
“ ey look at the over- really good employees.”
all performance of the em- Barile had harsh words for

ployee—the manager—and the social media poster who

base their decision on that,” claimed the raises were re- Alleges GOP leader forged PhD degree
Schmitt said. “ ere are no vealed at the last minute.

[o cial] performance evalua- “I hate keyboard warriors

tions, but I think there should who never come up to that BY BOB DUMAS o ce.

be. ere is no question about podium and look at us in EDITOR In the letter, Langley writes

that because you need a base- the face,” he said. “ ese ‘last that he received a complaint from

line for compensation adjust- minute’ salary increases were e Putnam County Sheri ’s a Putnam County resident who

ments.” published for a public hear- O ce has led a formal com- wishes to remain anonymous.

Gilchrist said that with- ing in September. It has been plaint with the state attorney gen- “Upon my review of the mat-

out performance reviews, the two months since everybody eral’s o ce requesting a criminal ter, it does appear that a crime has

raise process presents bad op- has known about this.” and ethical investigation of Re- and is taking place by an o cial of

tics to the taxpaying public. Barile was the only board publican Putnam County Elec- the county of Putnam,” the sheri

“With what appears to be member who voted no on ac- tions Commissioner Anthony writes.

an arbitrary and nebulous cepting the town budget and Scannapieco, who also chairs the In the letter, Langley alleges

process with regard to who the garbage pickup contract county Republican Party Com- that Scannapieco possesses at

gets what, it leads to specula- but declined to reveal the rea- mittee. least one forged college degree, a

tion,” she said. “Without any sons why. He told Mahopac In a letter from Sheri Robert Ph.D., and it has been forged on

measurable criteria then the News that when his term Langley to Attorney General Le- an o cial government letterhead

employee is left to trust that ends at the end of year and he titia James obtained by Mahopac “in that he is presenting himself

the board will be fair and be is no longer a board member, News, Langley writes that he and as a Ph.D.”Langley notes that the

equitable and have the in- he will have a lot to say. Putnam County District Attor- letterhead has been used in an of-

tegrity to honor any verbal “I will talk about it on Jan. ney Robert V. Tendy are recusing cial capacity by Scannapieco as

promises that may have been 2 and lay out all my reasons Anthony Scannapieco FILE PHOTO themselves from the investigation an elections commissioner.

made to them. at is all the for it,” he said. and are turning it over to the AG’s “LaSalle University has veri-

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sheri writes. “An investigation of

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Fast-thinking students and teachers save a boy from choking

William, a sixth grader at Mahopac With the backpack removed, DiLeo

Middle School, was walking through the tried the Heimlich again, and this time,

hallway with a friend during change of the boy started breathing.

class on Friday, Nov. 12, when the friend “ e [candy] didn’t pop out,” DiLeo

suddenly stopped and started motion- said. “It moved enough so he could

ing toward his throat. en the boy’s face breathe, though.”

turned red, and a terri ed look came over e minute the child could catch his

him. He was choking on a candy. breath, he began to calm down.

inking fast, William ran into a class- It had all happened so fast that the

room, where Jenifer Maloney was prepar- teachers did not even notice 11-year-

ing to teach her MMS Success class and old Abby was in the classroom. When

Michael DiLeo was gathering his things she heard the commotion, Abby did not

after teaching a Spanish class. stop to ask permission; she just ran to the

“Help, help!” William yelled. “My school nurse’s o ce to get help.

friend is choking!” “Someone’s choking,” Abby yelled to

Maloney has taught in the Mahopac the nurse.

Central School District for 22 years and, When asked how she knew to get the

like all teachers, has had training in First nurse, Abby said: “It was instinct.”

Aid. DiLeo, a rst-year teacher in Ma- Abby led the school nurse back to the

hopac, had also received training when he classroom. By the time they got there, the

worked as a lifeguard. Still, training is one boy was already breathing again. en the

thing, actually saving a life is another. sheri ’s deputy arrived and transported

“We looked at each other and just said, him to Putnam Hospital Center where

‘OK, here we go,’” DiLeo said. he was later released.

Maloney quickly jumped into action. “It felt like it took forever,” Maloney

She grabbed the boy and tried to per- said. “But it was probably really just sec- PHOTO COURTESY OF MAHOPAC SCHOOL DISTRICT
form the Heimlich maneuver, wrapping onds.”
her arm around him, and pushing her st Mahopac Middle School teachers Michael DiLeo and Jenifer Maloney stand with sixth
into his abdomen. Scott Sterbens, the boy’s father, said he graders Abby and William, who alerted the adults that a boy was choking.
knew all was well when he got to the hos-

“He had his backpack on, and it didn’t pital and saw his son smiling. exactly what they were supposed to do. chat thanking his friends, teachers, rst

work,” Maloney said. “It was terrifying.” “ e school was fantastic,” Sterbens Even the 11-year-olds knew not to wait, responders and others who came to his

She pulled the backpack o and asked said. “ e teachers deserve as much just run and tell someone. We really want rescue.

DiLeo to step in while she ushered the credit as they can get.You never know to thank everybody that was involved.”

other students out of the classroom and how you’re going to react in a situation e boy, who the district is not nam- Article courtesy of Mahopac School District

into the gym. like that, but the teachers de nitely did ing for privacy reasons, posted on Snap-

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anksgiving can provide teachable moments

STRONG Dear Math Teacher, Grandma’s recipe, will you need to up, asks kids to tell what they’re beer at the rst anksgiving?
LEARNING ere are loads of fun and double it? Cut it in half? thankful for. And then suggests Did they have pumpkin pie for
things like grandma’s hugs, dogs, dessert? How often did they wash
DR. LINDA educational opportunities for fth Under fth grade, your children hot chocolate, even lollipops that the napkins and who washed the
SILBERT graders and up around holidays. can help measure the ingredients, make your tongue turn purple. dishes? It’s a great introduction to
Let’s look at some activities mix them all together, and stu life in America in the 1620s.
Dear Dr. Linda, centering on anksgiving.To the turkey. If you end up with is picture book can be read over
I think you wrote some col- begin with, if you’re going to roast more cups of stu ng than the and over to help young children “Mourt’s Relation: A Journal of
a turkey for anksgiving din- package says because you add so talk about what they appreciate. the Pilgrims at Plymouth”, written
umns describing math activities ner at your home, get the kids to many extra ingredients, ask them in 1620 and 1621 by William
children could do that had to do help you do the calculations. Ask why you have more cups of stu - “ e Very First anksgiving Bradford and Edward Winslow,
with the anksgiving dinner. them what size bird you need to ing than the package says. is Day”, by Rhonda Gowler Greene was published anonymously in
What were they? buy, how long it needs to be in the will be a brain teaser for a second and illustrated by Susan Gaber for England. It’s the earliest published
oven, what time to put it in the grader. ages 3-6, presents anksgiving account of the Pilgrims’ lives and
By the way, I’m not a “Teacher oven, and how much stu ng you’ll and the events leading up to it in work. e book describes daily life
Wannabe.” I’m a math teacher and need for it. Kids are practicing math skills, delightful rhyme. e story is a bit in Plymouth including making
love this type of stu . reading directions and store labels, simplistic but appropriate for the food, building houses, and the rst
Let’s make it harder. Suppose and cooking all at the same time. age group and a wonderful way to not-so-friendly meetings with
Math Teacher you roast your turkey for 15 min- help little kids begin to understand the Wampanoag Indians. eir
utes per pound. Have your kids ey’re having fun being involved why we celebrate anksgiving. account takes advanced middle
during the holiday and they’re school and high school kids up
gure out how long the turkey will practicing useful skills at the same e superb illustrations add to this through the rst anksgiving.
have to be in the oven. Let’s say time. delightful poem. Read it to your Although obviously written in
you’re going to have dinner at 5 children a few times and soon archaic 17th century English, the
p.m. Ask the kids what time you And don’t forget to talk about they’ll be saying the rhymes along short sentences, the narrative itself,
need to put the turkey in the oven why we celebrate anksgiving. with you. and the phonetic spelling of words
based on their calculations. Here’s some suggestions: Who makes the volume a good place to
were the Pilgrims? What does the “If You Were at the First start introducing kids to an earlier
And what about the stu ng? word pilgrim mean? What was it anksgiving”, by Anne Kamma form of English.
How many cups of stu ng will like to live in Plymouth, Mass. in and Bert Dodson, is for 7 and
you need for your turkey? If you the early 1600s? What did they eat above which includes the whole Happy anksgiving!
buy pre-packaged stu ng mix, at the rst anksgiving dinner? family. is a great read-aloud Dr. Linda
how many bags will you need? for everybody after anksgiving
Here’s some interesting books dinner is over. You’ll nd out what If you have a question to ask Dr.
ey’ll need to read the ne print about the Pilgrims and the rst they wore at the rst anksgiv- Linda about your child or a school-
on the bags of stu ng when you ing, what they ate, what medicine related situation, write to Linda@
go to the store. If you need a bag anksgiving that you’ll enjoy to take if you ate too much. And stronglearning.com.
and a half, how much water and reading with your kids. you’ll get those important ques-
how much butter or margarine tions answered: Did they serve
will you need? If you’re following “ anksgiving is for Giving
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MELEN compass, but I picture them sitting attendants, who were already part some or all of your dinner to a local nience, but companies are going
in a shipping container o the aviation expert, part usher, part restaurant. It helps them out during to have to pass all these delays,
FROM PAGE 14 coast of San Diego. e ones who waitress, and I guess you can add this di cult period, and leaves you shortfalls and price increases along
are coming by airplane have it the part bouncer to the list now. more time to argue with your fam- to the consumer. ey’re passing
from Vietnam, and I’m not sure worst. Flying these days is not for ily about how rarely they visit, even just about everything they don’t like
if we ever actually ended the war the faint-of-heart, and that’s why Tom Hayes, the CEO of Ocean though all you do is argue when along to the consumer, and we’re
with them. it seems like only the annoying-of- Spray has warned that while they visit. is solution kills two going to get stuck with it unless we
heart are in an airplane right now. cranberries will be abundant this birds with one stone, three counting can think of someone else to pass
I see turkeys in the woods some- year, the prices will be higher due the turkey. If you need stu ng, try it along to. I plan to be consuming
times on our property, and maybe e airlines are understa ed, can- to an increased cost of plastic and old newspapers. Be creative with plenty this anksgiving, and the
one will just walk over and plop cellations are rampant and travelers aluminum. And I just know that the vegetables. Brussels sprouts are only thing I want someone to pass
himself in my oven where it’s nice are on their last frayed nerve. It’s if I can nd cranberries that don’t plentiful this season, if you think along to me is the gravy.
and warm. I’ll leave the door open hard to get a ve year-old to wear contain plastic and aluminum, it your family doesn’t visit quite rarely
with a note about how to turn on a mask, and even harder to get an will somehow cost even more. enough. Look for Rickster Melen on Facebook!
the light. Once it does, it’s just a adult who acts like a ve year-old Say hello at: [email protected]
matter of getting my family to to wear one. I feel sorry for ight ere are workarounds, of course. ey’re sorry for your inconve-
arrive from various points of the One obvious answer is to outsource

PUBLISHER salespeople to design e ective ads, the national media and the vitriol do. ey work 50, 60, 70 and even ees, freelancers and vendors are
and they work closely with our edi- leveled against journalists (whether 80 hours per week at times to serve paid, the bills go out, the money
FROM PAGE 10 tors to lay out the content. Across from the left against the right or the community. Each one of us is collected and the books are
our ve newspapers, they create from the right against the left), I approaches life with a world view, balanced. She works closely with
ensure our clients’ success. from scratch about 150 pages every want our readers and sources to but our journalists truly attempt to our salespeople and our clients to
Meanwhile, our production/ week. It’s not an easy task, and they understand that local journalism be objective with every story. And I ensure every detail is correct. And,
do a super job. is a whole di erent ballgame.To think they do a great job! to be quite frank, Lauren has to put
design sta take immense pride be candid, the economics of local up with me. As any small business
in making the newspapers look Of course, there wouldn’t be a journalism is very di erent than I also employ a part-time de- owner will attest, we think about
beautiful each week. ey work newspaper without our reporters/ the national outlets. Our edito- livery person, who takes immense our businesses 24/7. So, Lauren
on the editorial layout and the ads. editors, who care deeply about their rial sta isn’t working for Halston pride in his work to ensure that the can’t escape work. Whether we’re
sources, their readers and the craft Media to get rich. Rather, these are papers are distributed each week to at dinner or out of town, we’re still
ey are the ones that create the of journalism. Unfortunately, with people who truly love what they all the area post o ces. Managing talking about work. So, I thank
beautiful photo montages that are all the talk about “fake news” in 27,000 newspaper copies weekly her for tolerating and loving me. It
often displayed in the center of the isn’t easy; it takes a great amount can’t be easy!
paper. ey work closely with our of organization and someone who
truly cares about the distribution. I wish all of our readers, ad-
For today, retirement vertisers, employees and vendors,
and every moment I’m also lucky to have my wife, including the many U.S. Postal
in between. Lauren, as the Director of Finance Service workers who deliver our
for this business. She works each papers, a happy anksgiving!
week to make sure our employ-

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SCOUTS PHOTO COURTESY OF COOPER AQUILINO

FROM PAGE 9

“You are never too young to get involved,” School Board Trustee Tanner McCracken with the Senior Webelos of Cub Scout Troop 71
he said, citing himself as an example.

McCracken said there were some tough
questions from the group and one scout
asked why people are hurting each other
over political disagreements.

“It was a good question, but it made me
a little sad,” he said.

McCracken said that it is OK for people
to disagree, but they need to do it with un-
derstanding.

“ e ag means a lot of things, but the
thing it means the most is we are all on the
same team,” he told the group. “ e most
important team to be on is America. We all
may engage in our elections di erently and
it can be frustrating, but disagreement can
be good, too.”

McCracken noted there were only nine
Webelos in attendance and the den leader
con rmed that there has been a drop in
enrollment and that recruiting new mem-
bers has been di cult. ey also need more
parents to step up and take leadership roles.
It is something McCracken would like to
help remedy.

“It’s important for peers to be together,
but even more important for the kids to be
with their parents,”he said.“It’s a good way
for families to do things together and to
get kids involved in community activities
at an early age and learn ethics and leader-
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to email [email protected].

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Students learn college-level
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“We start with a friendly chal-
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complex design problems,” said
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robot. omas Mellin, who teaches the
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dance gala Ex-President Hans Schweizer, PIO Elle Nistico and Jack Casey, both
receiving the President’s Award, President Anthony Grosso.

e Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department held its

annual installation of o cers ceremonies at a dinner dance

held Oct. 30 at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor. e gala fea-

tured a sit-dinner, music and dancing as the department

celebrated another year of excellence in keeping the com-

munity safe. SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 23

President Anthony Grosso reads the plaque presented to Ex-President Hans Lt. Daniel Johnson receives the 40 Years of
Schweizer for 15 years as president, as Vice President Kevin Norton looks on. Service Award on behalf of his father, Ken

Johnson.
Board member Walt Jackel and his

wife enjoy a dance.

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Members and guests dance to “Friends in Low Places,”
which is an annual tradition.

Ex-Chief Annie Link being sworn in as a Review Board member;
Board of Directors members Rob Mazzei and Reno Righetti.

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Why are small businesses important?

BY VIM WILKINSON the local economies. Additionally, within a community for genera- any community. Buying local is a turing. Get to know their services,
BUSINESS EDITOR they provide jobs and o er prod- tions.It’s this sense of identity that trend that has gained momentum embrace their products and be a
ucts and services that support the fosters the building blocks of the like never before. We dine locally, part of something that creates the
Small businesses are the pulse character of the community. ey American dream. we shop locally and we support very identity of our communities.
of our communities. create a sense of pride and belong- our own. ese are the small busi-
ing that in most cases are rooted Supporting local businesses nesses that we take pride in fea- SEE SMALL BUSINESS PAGE 25
ey are the engine that drives is an important responsibility of

Genesis Jewelers Sports Barn Ski & Sports

Genesis Jewelers of Yorktown is the ori- Family-owned and operated since 1978
gin of ne jewelry.
We are your family-owned and family- joy the season to the fullest, even if you
Located in the Triangle Shopping Cen- friendly shop for all of your sports gear don’t own a set of skis or a snowboard.
ter for over 19 years, they have been an ac- needs. With our heatpress and embroidery
tive member in the Yorktown community services, you can add unique touches of
and a true local business. From custom jerseys to winter sports design and style to any apparel, from T-
gear, you are covered. Our shop is the shirts to string bags. Enjoy our range of
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The Mexican Shack Club Fit

For 46 years, we have served Somers Mexican Shack is the ultimate gift des- Club Fit welcomes members of all t- athlete. Our 100,000-square-foot facility
residents and pride ourselves on carrying tination. ness levels, from those who have never houses indoor and outdoor tennis courts,
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26. Red-brown sea bream 48. Spoke 19. Corporate PR exec
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8. Old World tropics plants 29. Meat from a pig (French) female cattle
10. Places to stay 20. Insures bank’s
30. A way to save for the 50. Midway between north depositors
12. Group of organisms from future and northeast 22. Made dim
a common ancestor 31. Opposite of bottom 51. Defunct European 23. Uncultured person
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14. Not around 24. Paddle
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17. Ceramic jars
42. Frighten 29. A place to put mail
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21. Where groups of people 45. The best point of 3. Ring-shaped objects 33. Resinous substance
live 4. Equal to 10 liters secreted by insects
(abbr.) 34. Losses
5. Removes from 35. S. American plants
record 36. Void of thought or
6. The lowest point knowledge
8. Plant cultivated for 37. Stout-bodied moth
its tubers 38. Transferred property
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FASNY stresses cooking safety
for a safe holiday

Serving up some re safety tips this anksgiving

As New Yorkers emerge from the CO- deaths, with 85 recorded this year. second is all it takes for a house re to start.

VID-19 pandemic, residents are looking One of the more notable safety risks is • If you’re simmering, boiling, baking or

forward to gathering with their friends and deep-frying turkeys. Doing so can be ex- roasting food, check it regularly and use a

families again. tremely dangerous and can lead to serious timer to remind yourself that you’re cooking.

With anksgiving upon us, the Fire- burns and property damage. If an individual • For homes with children, have the kids

men’s Association of the State of New York decides to use a turkey fryer, they should remain outside the kitchen area while food is

(FASNY) is urging everyone to follow basic ensure that the turkey is completely thawed being prepared. Pets should also be kept out

cooking safety tips in order to keep everyone before frying. e fryer should also only be of the kitchen while cooking. e safest chef

safe. used outside and away from any structures is an undistracted chef! by rst placing the turkey in the pot with

anksgiving is a peak day for home and ammable objects. • Make sure your smoke detectors are water.

cooking res. Data from the National Fire “When preparing your holiday feast, functioning by pressing the “test” button. A partially frozen turkey will cause hot oil

Protection Association (NFPA) shows that please remember anksgiving is one of the If needed, replace the batteries – and if not to splatter. Make sure your turkey is com-

anksgiving chefs experienced 1,630 home top days for home res,” said President Far- functioning after testing, install brand-new pletely thawed before you fry it.

cooking res in 2018, the most of any day rell. “We want all New Yorkers to enjoy their smoke alarms. Turkey fryers can easily overheat and start

throughout the year. time together this anksgiving. On behalf • Deep-frying turkeys is extremely dan- a re. Check the temperature often with a

“Fire departments across the state have of FASNY, I wish everyone a safe and happy gerous, especially when done without care. cooking thermometer so the oil won’t over-

responded to an increased number of home holiday.” heat.

kitchen res since the beginning of the CO- IF A TURKEY FRYER MUST BE e pot, lid and handles of a turkey fryer

VID pandemic,” said FASNY president, FASNY AND THE NATIONAL FIRE USED, FOLLOW THESE TIPS: can get dangerously hot and cause burn in-

John P. Farrell. “With many people stay- PROTECTION AGENCY PROVIDE Turkey fryers can easily tip over, spilling juries. Use long cooking gloves that protect

ing home, increased meal preparations and THE FOLLOWING TIPS: hot oil across a large area. Use your turkey hands and arms when you handle these

added distractions can lead to res. We urge • Remain in the kitchen while cooking. fryer only outdoors on a sturdy, level surface, items.

all New Yorkers to follow some simple safety Whether you’re frying, grilling, baking or well away from things that can burn.

tips to avoid a holiday accident.” broiling food, it’s always a good idea to su- Make sure to have a “3-foot kid- and pet- Founded in 1872, the Firemen’s Association of

According to the National Fire Preven- pervise cooking directly. free zone”around your turkey fryer to protect the State of New York (FASNY) represents the

tion Association (NFPA), home cooking is • Most cooking res involve the stovetop, against burn injuries. interests of the approximately 85,000 volunteer

one of the leading contributing factors in so keep anything that can catch re away An over lled cooking pot will cause oil to re ghters and emergency medical personnel in

home res and re deaths. New York State from it, and turn o the stove when you leave spill over when the turkey is placed inside. New York State. For more information, visit

is currently fth in the nation in home re the kitchen, even if it’s for “just a second.” A Determine the correct amount of oil needed www.fasny.com.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021 HEALTH & WELLNESS MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 29

Alleviate everyday aches and pains

Pain occurs for a variety of optimal posture can help the or more areas. Such pain may

reasons. Pain may be a byprod- body feel better. e body is be a sign of osteoarthritis, an

uct of overuse of a particular designed to stand in a “neutral” in ammatory condition that is

part of the body, or it could position that stacks the pelvis, associated with aging. Rheu-

signal an underlying illness or head and torso, according to matoid arthritis and other

condition. Sometimes injury is DMC Healthcare. When autoimmune conditions can

at the heart of aches and pains. posture is out of whack, this cause aches and pains as well,

Daily aches and pains may puts undue stress on muscles, leaving the joints and tendons

be seen as a normal byprod- leading to pain. Dropping in amed and a body with low

uct of aging, but that does not your head or shoulders also energy. A doctor can rule out

mean aging individuals should can create unnecessary tension these conditions or help you

simply accept pain. In fact, that leads to headaches. Good get the therapy and medica-

daily discomfort can be rem- posture can alleviate this. tions you need.

edied with some relatively easy

techniques. EXERCISE MORE OFTEN INCREASE STRETCHING

Certain pains arise when AND MOVEMENT

GET MOVING exercising for the rst time or EXERCISES

Lower back pain is common performing a new activity. Al- Incorporate stretching and

among adults, and most of- lan H. Goldfarb, Ph.D., a pro- movement exercises like yoga

ten appears when individuals fessor and exercise physiolo- or tai chi into your daily regi-

are in their mid-30s and 40s. gist at the University of North men. ese activities slowly

Strength training and cardio Carolina, Greensboro, says stretch areas of the body and

exercises can remedy this when you do the same activity can improve range of motion

pain because these activities again and again, your muscles and exibility over time.

increase blood ow and help will start to get used to it and ese are just a few ways to

build core muscles, which sup- soreness will be reduced. Don’t address common aches and

port the spine. Support can al- give up on exercise too soon, pains. Medical interventions,

leviate pressure on the discs in but include o days in your physical therapy, occupational

the back. Exercising also will routine to give your body time therapy and ergonomics as-

build strength in other areas to become more acclimated to sessments, and massage ther-

of the body and support joints. increased physical activity. apy also may help to alleviate

aches and pains.

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Northern Westchester Hospital’s fight to end opioid abuse

America’s opioid crisis has ern Westchester physicians gain wide studies published on opioid a wide variation of prescribing caused a lot of su ering and

been steadily mounting over the deeper awareness into prescrib- prescription and use. practices by physicians across death,” said Diamond, who rec-

past 20 years, claiming hundreds ing practices and the amount “We found that, on average, states without widely accepted, ognizes that unused prescribed

of thousands of lives with it. and type of pain medication patients only consumed one- evidence-based, post-operative opioids pose signi cant health

As a future anesthesiologist, used by patients,” explained Di- third of the prescribed opioids, opioid prescribing guidelines. consequences. “I would like to

Justin Diamond, a fourth-year amond, who hopes to begin his yet they had very high [pain] Dr. Bromberg is currently see guidelines for surgeons in

medical student at the Donald residency in anesthesiology after satisfaction scores,” explained working with administrators at the future so more opioid pain

and Barbara Zucker School of graduating in May 2022. “It’s Bromberg, also noting that very Northern Westchester Hospital medications don’t end up in

Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, also important to make patients few patients called for additional to develop a model for prescrib- kitchen cabinets, where they can

welcomed the opportunity to be aware that they are not required opioids. “Many patients in the ing standards and patient educa- be unnecessarily diverted into

a part of the solution. Physicians to take all of the prescribed pain study speci cally looked to non- tion that will help lead the way the community.”

at Northwell Health’s Northern medication if their pain is ad- opioid options to relieve pain for hospitals across the country. e study is the rst published

Westchester Hospital in Mount equately controlled.” post-surgery.” “We have culled the literature by Diamond, who learned about

Kisco invited Diamond to co- e Centers for Disease Con- Dr. Bromberg points out that and combined the data with our the project while shadowing at

author a study that would be- trol and Prevention (CDC) re- nationally published data re- study and are in the process of Lenox Hill Hospital in New

come the community hospital’s ports the most common drugs veals surgeons prescribe 10% of creating prescribing guidelines York City.

rst step in combatting the opi- involved in prescription opioid the opioids in this country, and for all surgeons within the ASC,” “As a Zucker School of

oid epidemic locally. e study, overdose deaths are methadone, 2-6% of patients prescribed opi- explained Dr. Bromberg, adding Medicine student, I’m incred-

published in the May 2021 Jour- oxycodone and hydrocodone. oids may be at risk of becom- that the focus at his hospital is ibly fortunate to have access to

nal of Opioid Management, in- According to the study’s lead ing chronic users. With over on physician and patient educa- a large health network with so

volved over 300 patients treated investigator, Warren Bromberg, 50 million ambulatory surgeries tion.” We are creating brochures many di erent physicians,” said

at the facility’s Ambulatory Sur- MD, FACS, director for the performed annually in the U.S., for our patients for perioperative Diamond, who hopes to match

gery Center (ASC) during three Center for Robotic Surgery, and approximately two million pa- pain management that include with a residency program in

months and the participation of chief of the Division of Urology tients are at risk for persistent non-opioid pain management New York. “It’s essential for us

surgeons and nurses from across at Northern Westchester Hospi- opioid use. e ndings in the options. We are also evaluating to learn in medical school how

multiple specialties. tal, the team’s local ndings are local study corroborate with several options for convenient to conduct research and present

“ e study will help North- consistent with other nation- nationwide studies indicating disposal of unused opioids for it in articles. It’s an important

our patients.” skill that can only be acquired

Initiatives to bring prescrib- through practice.”

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FOOTBALL

Indians capped season with first playoff win in 10 years

Eleven players earn post-season honors

BY SKIP PEARLMAN the most exciting months of went.” But DeMatteo believes the we had three-win seasons, then

CONTRIBUTING WRITER football I can remember,” he e Indians graduate a big outgoing senior group has set COVID, then the condensed

said. “After starting 2–2, we piece of their team with 27 play- the table for the future. spring season. But they handled

e Indians came up with one came back with four strong wins ers heading out the door. at “ e culture is in place, largely it with tremendous maturity.

of their strongest seasons in re- and got the home playo game. includes most of the team’s of- because of this senior class,“ he ey’re responsible for this sea-

cent memory this fall, nishing en to get our rst playo win fensive and defensive starters. said. “ is senior class is the class son, probably one of the most

at 6-3, and winning their rst in 10 years… I was absolutely Only four underclassmen started that changed everything. eir exciting seasons at Mahopac. It’s

playo game in the last 10 years. thrilled with the way the year this year. freshman and sophomore years because of this class.

After starting out 2-2, Ma-

hopac won four straight, includ-

ing a home playo game, defeat-

ing Clarkstown North in the rst

round, before ending the season

with an overtime loss to Rye in

the Class A semi nal. e Indi-

ans were unbeaten at home.

e team’s success resulted in

11 players earning post-season

honors.

Senior quarterback and team

captain Anthony DeMatteo

earned All-Section and All-

League honors, and was also

named the Class A League

North Most Outstanding Of-

fensive Back, and the Class A

co-O ensive Player of the Year

(an honor he shared with Rye’s

Caden Whaling).

Senior captain Ryan Rondeau

was named All-Conference and

All-League, and the Class A

League North Most Outstand-

ing Defensive Back.

Senior captain Adam Mon-

talvo was named All-Section and

All-League, junior Joey Koch

and senior captain Stephen Per-

rone earned All-Conference and

All-League honors. Ryan Reilly,

Craig Perri, Tyler Maewsky, Max

Gomes, Patrick McMahon and Indians senior captain Adam Montalvo earned All-Section and All- Senior captain and QB Anthony DeMatteo earned All-Section and All-
Michael Callahan all earned All- League honors. League honors.
League honors.

“ at is an extraordinary

group,”coach Dominick DeMat-

teo said of the post-season hon-

orees. “ ey bought into what it

takes to be successful, they put

the time in with o -season, pre-

season, and in-season work, and

had success because of that. ey

all executed at a high-level on the

eld.”

DeMatteo also pointed to

contributions from players like

Colum Ranaghan, Jack Moore,

Stephen Firrincieli, Anthony

Porco, Liam Dodd, Anthony

Goodwin and Matt Mahoney.

“All of those guys earned

quality minutes, and made ma-

jor contributions to the team,”

DeMatteo said. “It was a solid

season for all of them.”

DeMatteo said the team felt

the support from the school and PHOTOS: SKIP PEARLMAN
Indians senior captain Steven Perrone earned All- Indians senior captain Ryan Rondeau earned Indians junior Joey Koch earned All-
community Conference and All-League honors.

. “We participated in one of Conference and All-League honors. All-Conference and All-League honors.

PAGE 32 MAHOPAC NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Mahopac girls soccer team felt growing pains
Five earn post-season honors

BY SKIP PEARLMAN with little to no restrictions due to CO-

CONTRIBUTING WRITER VID, most notably not being required to

wear masks.

In what coach Casey Carroll described “It was disappointing to not make it

as a season lled with ups and downs, the into the playo s,” Carroll added. “Espe-

Mahopac varsity girls soccer team nished cially being one of the top teams for the

with a record of 6-9-1, and didn’t reach the most bonus points in the section, which

playo s. just goes to show how tough of a schedule

“Our season was lled with a lot of high we had. e system used to determine the

and lows,” Carroll said. “We were so ex- top 20 teams that make it into playo s is

cited to be back out on the eld this year, de nitely not perfect, as I believe with the

talent we had on our team this year, it was

heartbreaking to not make it in.”

e Indians had ve players take home

post-season honors. Senior defender and

captain Maddy DeCola was named All-

Section and All-League, and junior for-

ward Piper Klammer earned All-Section

honorable mention and All-League no-

tice. Senior mid elder So a Arenas, senior

defender and captain Marissa McCarney, PHOTOS: SKIP PEARLMAN

and senior keeper Maddy McCrosson Indians senior captain Maddy DeCola earned All-Section and All-League honors.

earned All-League honorable mention.

“ ose ladies who received post-season be a player to watch out for next year. She have our leading scorer returning up top

honors did a great job,” Carroll said. “I is so hard working and has a toughness to and will be looking at other girls (like Ju-

wish there were more awards… we have a her that I am in awe of every time I see lia Omboni) to gain minutes and ll rolls

very talented group of girls, but those girls her play. So a played well this year in the voids left by our graduating seniors. Juli-

that did receive awards de nitely deserve center of the eld, making plays happen, anna Mangione returns to our center mid-

it. and led our team in assists. And Maddy eld; she’s been a solid player for us over

“Maddy and Marissa did a fantastic McCrosson stepped into the starting the last two years, and we’ll be looking at

job leading this team both on and o the goalkeeper position last year and has been Gabby Ferrente and Keyla Tenenpaguay

eld,” Carroll added of her captains. “ ey a rock for us in net the last two seasons. to join her in the middle, with Isabella

played center back for the team and were She’ll be greatly missed.” Picciano on the outside wing. Outside

also two of the top scorers. And defend- Mahopac loses 12 seniors to graduation, back Katie Watts returns, and we’ll look

ers don’t usually get a lot of recognition, including six starters, so there will be spots at Annie Caraher and Sarah Robinson to

but these two really deserve it. Piper was up for grabs on next year’s team. join her on the back line, with Jessica Ster-

Indians junior Piper Klammer earned All- our leading scorer this season and is just an “Next year we are going to be looking to bens stepping up as our starting keeper.
Section HM and All-League honors.
extremely talented player and is going to ll a lot of vacant spots,” Carroll said. “We We’re looking forward to next season.”

Mahopac travel league soccer teams shine

Mahopac Soccer had ve di erent teams PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOTT CRONIN
win travel league championships this fall, as
the program continues a long tradition of
successful teams.

e Dragonz nished their season at 9-1
to take home the Girls U10 title. In the same
age group, the boys U10 Mahopac Venom
went undefeated enroute to their rst divi-
sion title. e U11 Girls Mahopac Wolves
had an incredible season, going 7-1-1 on
their way to the U11 division championship.

Continuing the successful run for Ma-
hopac, the Boys Rebels team beat division
rivals Larchmont in the nal game of the
season to clinch the U13 championship. Fi-
nally, the Mahopac Mayhem had a huge 2-1
road win against Sleepy Hollow to clinch the
U15 Premier League title in their last game
of the fall campaign.

In addition to the division champions,
many of the Mahopac teams posted strong
winning records, notably the 9-1 U11 Hur-
ricanes and the 7-2 U12 Arrows.

Mahopac Soccer resumes travel league
play in the spring with 14 teams and over
200 players ranging from age 9 through 18.

Article courtesy of Scott Cronin/Mahopac Soccer
U15 Premier League Champions Mahopac Mayhem

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2021 MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 33
ScP(o1erlcisoyotarngbPdriaearddlrlysee)gbryino
ARTWORK created vibrant designs using aluminum
FROM PAGE 3
metal and brightly colored Sharpie mark-

ers. e hojalata created by Mario Sotz

Vana, Steven Napolitano, Amelia Forger, Velasquez, Matthew Doupis, Luke Clark,

Victoria Sacaza, Olivia Occhicone, Wy- Kayla Merenda,Valeria Godinez Mendez,

att Monzon, Alexis Hernandez, Giuliana and Arianna Guzman Quintana, are dis-

DiMeglio, Kyle Augi, Anthony Gomes; played in this Young Arts Gallery exhibit.

Fourth grade: Hailey Galarza,Ava Miguel, Lakeview’s second-grade students

Dylan Valerioti, Joseph Cicatelli, Dari- explored Mexican Amate folk art and

enny Zavala Vargas, Sage Ettere, Matthe learned about the artists of the Otomi

Portanova, Alexa DeGiorgio, Dylan Fu- community. Beautiful birds and elements

musa, Kyia McConnell, Devin Sookhoo, from nature were painted using bright

Abigail Cooper; Fifth grade: Alejandra neon colors on brown craft paper. e

O’Brien, Aurora Modesto, Eliana Suriel, second graders are represented by Maya

Anthony Tornambe, Milena Stepinac, Zelanzy, Eduardo Gonzalez, Emmalyse

Maximus Obijiski, Olivia Monzon, Anto- Colon, and Lia Mosher.

nio Martinez, and Mackayla Banker. O’Neill’s students will also learn about

many more Hispanic Latin American

LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL artists like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí,

ART PROJECTS: Jean-Michel Basquiat and Joan Miró.

Students in Brooke O’Neill’s art classes

at Lakeview have been studying Mexi- AUSTIN ROAD ART PROJECT:

can folk art, particularly focusing on the SECONDARY COLOR BIRDS

work of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Kindergarten and rst grade students at

Students in each grade level also created Austin Road Elementary mixed primary

unique projects that relate to the tradi- colors of red, yellow, and blue, to create

tions of Mexican culture. secondary color circles. en they used

Fifth grade students explored the cel- markers to add bird features to each circle.

ebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of e resulting artwork creatively captures TMamadaigs(oo5nttchMhgieranarddt eebs)y

the Dead) by creating three-dimensional groups of orange, green and purple birds OFIMMAAGHEOSPACCLOIUBPRRUTBAELRSIYCY

decorative sugar skulls. eir sugar skulls complete with beaks, tails, and wings.

were made from Model Magic clay and e students whose work is included in

decorated with colorful pu y paint and this display are: First graders Scarlett Car-

small gems. e work currently on display roll, Priya Pellegrino, Gianna Maturo, Lil-

at the library was created by Ella Provenz- lian Ferriera, and Noah Bacayo; Kinder-

ano, Frank Maiolini, and Ellen Caraher. gartners Aerys Naclerio and Sophie Vela.

Fourth grade students, also inspired by For more information about the Young

Mexican folk art, discovered the beauty of Arts Gallery, visit www.mahopaclibrary.

Mexican tin art known as “hojalata.” ey org, or call 845-628-2009, ext. 108.

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MUSINGS age must be mailed, or hand his records kept in boxes in the Tis the Season for Reads at Reed
FROM PAGE 2
delivered to Terry Oliver, Con- attic. Sís weaves Nicky’s experi- Sanity Clause
dential Secretary, 40 Gleneida ences and the story of one of the e Reads at Reed Book Club

Armed Forces. For a $15 dona- Ave., Carmel, NY 10512 children he saved, Vera Gissing. Artis Senior Living will pres- will meet Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. at

tion, a care package will be sent Terry can be reached at 845- Registration with a valid email ent Tis the Season for San- Reed Memorial Library in Car-

to a soldier overseas on your be- 808-1001 with any questions. address is required; register at ity Clause. is free educational mel Hamlet to discuss the book

half. If you would like to write a Coat Drive www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call program will discuss the impor- “ e Last Night in London,” by
note or a card the volunteers that
845-628-2009, ext. 100. tance of taking care of yourself Karen White. e meeting will

pack the boxes will be sure to in- Brandon Book Group during the holidays while be- be held via Zoom and in-library.

clude it in the comfort package. e Rotary Club will sponsor Friday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. e Flo ing a caregiver, as well as ways Email programs@carmellibrary.

United for the Troops was a coat drive, Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 Brandon Book Group meets on in which we can minimize the org with any questions.

founded by Jim and Patty Rath- a.m.-2 p.m., at the Mahopac Li- the rst Friday of each month. stressors associated with the Putnam Service
schmidt of Mahopac with the brary garden area. Bring gently New members are always wel- holiday season. e event will

help of friends and families used, clean coats for local fami- come. is month the group take place ursday, Dec. 2,

Dogs Bingo Nightwhose sons and daughters are lies in need during the holiday will discuss “ e Immortal Life at Brooklyn Organic Kitchen

serving overseas. Its sole purpose season. For more information, of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca in Mahopac. Complimentary Putnam Service Dogs will

is to make life while away from email lakemahopacrotaryclub@ Skloot. Pick up a copy of this breakfast will start at 9:30 a.m. hold two bingo nights and an op-

home a little better for these gmail.com. item at the Library’s Circulation and the presentation will be portunity to win designer hand-

Mahopac Librarybrave men and women. Some desk. is item is also available from 10-11 a.m. Registration bags and raise money for a good
as an eBook on Overdrive, and is required by calling 914-352- cause. Share a pasta dinner with
of the items include cookies,
DVDs, CDs, snacks, t-shirts, Events an eAudiobook on Overdrive 7705. friends, then play bingo for a Mi-
and other food items. Follow-
and hoopla. For information e program will be present- chael Kors, Coach, or Kate Spade

ing numerous conversations Conversation with Peter Sis visit www.mahopaclibrary.org, ed by Amy E. Matthews. Amy handbag (retail $250 and up).

with service men and women, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Join or call 845-628-2009, ext. 100. has worked exclusively in the Ten games, plus an 11th game

the group found out that the us for a online virtual conversa- eld of Alzheimer’s disease and for table captains only (tables of
other related dementia disorders eight or 10).
Designer Bag Bingomilitary provides soldiers with tion with celebrated author and
the essentials for day- to-day life illustrator Peter Sis. Peter Sis’ Night for the past 30 years. Amy cur- Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Four
and many of them miss the extra newest book, “Nicky & Vera: A rently specializes in professional Brother’s Restaurant, Mahopac,

amenities that they enjoy while Quiet Hero of the Holocaust Sponsored by the Friends training and community educa- ($50 tickets) and Wednesday,

at home. United for the Troops’ and the Children He Rescued,” of the Mahopac High School tion. She also consults with pro- Dec. 8, at Salem Golf Course,

goal is to show them that we are tells the story of Nicky (Nicho- Drama Club - bingo, ra es and fessionals and families on best North Salem ($60 tickets). Tick-

proud of them and appreciate las Winston), a quiet English- door prizes. Friday, Dec. 3, 6:45 practices and helping them cre- ets include pasta dinner with

all of their e orts in areas of the man who, in December 1938, p.m. at the Italian American ate a plan of care for the future. salad and co ee or tea, and three

world. cancelled his vacation to go to Club. 141 Buckshollow Road, For more information on Artis bingo cards. Additional bingo

Comfort Packages can be re- Prague, where he ultimately or- Mahopac. $35 per person; $10 Senior Living of Somers,visit cards, and ra e tickets are sold

served by submitting the form ganized the transportation of for bu et access. For more info, www.artissenior living.com/ at the door for $5 each. Cash bar.

found at http://www.putnam- almost 700 children to safety. email friendsofmahopacdrama- Somers, or contact Patti Peli- Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; bingo

countyny.com/carepackage/. He never told anyone, until 50 [email protected]. can at 914-352-7705, ppelican@ SEE MUSINGS PAGE 37
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MUSINGS cates dollars speci cally for the stract imagery printed on vinyl appointment, the hair salon, or and availability.
other errands. Volunteering is For more information go to
FROM PAGE 34 purchase of diapers. $20 or 50 with the intention of showcas- very exible and RideConnect
sta help volunteers nd a ride www.rideconnectwestchester.
starts at 6:45 p.m. Limited seat- diapers provides a week’s supply ing the works in an outdoor set- that most suits their location org or call 914-242-7433.
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COVID safety practices at the provides a month’s supply for is intended to feature the work
event: Each attendee must show
proof of vaccination for admit- one child. More than 10 percent of area artists and to display ex-
tance. Masks will be worn when
not eating or drinking. Seating of children under the age of 4 ceptional art in everyday places, Upgrade Your Home with a
is limited to increase space be-
tween attendees. All proceeds go in Westchester live in or below for the public to view and enjoy. NEW METAL ROOF
toward the training of our dogs.
Our free, highly trained service poverty. e goal is to help get Parties interested in learn- Guaranteed to Last a Lifetime!
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will be on Jan. 15. If no snow, reminiscent of Cedar Shake and Spanish Tile, an
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Each team may consists of up to Expires 12.31.21 owner from original purchaser.
book donation? Call to make an services of the Putnam Arts Terms and conditions apply.
ve people. Teams must supply Hail up to 2.5”, Appearance
all of their own tools/supplies to of the surface coating beyond
build and decorate their snow- normal wear and tear.
man, ere will be two sessions
to choose from: appointment, Mahopac Public Council, Call today to schedule your

Session1 Schedule Library at Contact Joyce Picone at FREE ESTIMATE 1-855-492-6084
10-11:30 a.m. Build Time.
11:30 a.m. -noon Judging. 1-845-628-2009, ext. 143, 845.803.8622 or joyce@put-
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nouncement leave your name and phone namartscouncil.com Made in New orders only. Does not include material costs. Cannot be combined with any
12:15 p.m. Depart the USA other offer. Minimum purchase required. Other restrictions may apply. This is an
Session 2 Schedule number. Someone will contact Italian American advertisement placed on behalf of Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc (“Erie”). Offer
1-2:30 p.m. Build time. you to schedule a date and time. terms and conditions may apply and the offer may not be available in your area.
2:30-3 p.m. Judging. Offer expires December 31st 2021. If you call the number provided, you consent
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nouncement by Erie or its affiliates and service providers using automated technologies notwith-
3:15 p.m. Depart standing if you are on a DO NOT CALL list or register. Please review our Privacy
Carpool if possible; parking Policy and Terms of Use on homeservicescompliance.com. All rights reserved.
will be limited. A snack con-
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Maximize your charitable giving

is tax-exempt and listed as a signi cantly raised the stan- generous as you can a ord – written by Edward Jones for
and enjoy the good feelings that use by your local Edward Jones
GUEST 501(c)(3) organization – you dard deduction, which, for the follow.
CORNER Edward Jones, its employees nancial advisor (member SIPC).
can go to www.irs.gov, the 2021 tax year, is now $12,550 and nancial advisors cannot Tom Casey, CRPC, AAMS,
TOM provide tax or legal advice. You CRPS, is a licensed securities
CASEY website of the Internal Revenue for single taxpayers, $25,100 should consult your attorney or adviser associated with Edward
quali ed tax advisor regarding Jones, located at 163 Route 6
The Tuesday after anks- Service, and hit the “Charities for joint lers and $18,800 for your situation. is article was in Mahopac. He can be reached
giving has become directly at 845-621-8647.
known as Giving Tues- & Nonpro ts” link. An organi- heads of household. As a result WHY DO WE
day, when people are encour-
aged to donate to charitable zation called Charity Navigator of this increase, many people no ADVERTISE
organizations.
(www.charitynavigator.org) longer itemize and thus have IN HALSTON
If you’d like to take part in
this special day, you’ll want to tracks charitable groups’ nan- less nancial incentive to make
maximize the e ectiveness and
bene ts of your charitable gifts. cial health and accountability, charitable contributions.
So, consider these questions:
including how much is spent If you still do itemize and
IS THE CHARITY
REPUTABLE? DOES IT USE on administrative and fundrais- you’re thinking of making
ITS RESOURCES WISELY?
ing costs. Generally speaking, a charitable gifts, you generally
Most charitable organiza-
tions are honest and dedicated charitable group that dedicates have a choice between giving
to helping their speci c causes.
But sometimes there are a few more than about 30% to 35% cash and another asset such as
“bad apples” in the bunch. ese
groups aren’t necessarily fraudu- of its total costs to administra- stocks. Each type of gift could
lent (though some are), but
they may spend an inordinate tion and fundraising expenses earn you a tax deduction, but a
amount of their donations on
administrative expenses, rather might be considered somewhat gift of appreciated stocks could
than directing this money to
where it’s most needed. Fortu- ine cient, though you’d want to be more bene cial because you
nately, you don’t have to guess
about the trustworthiness or the evaluate each charity individu- may also be avoiding the capital
e ciency of a particular group,
because you can check on it. ally, since extenuating circum- gains tax you might incur if

To make sure that a charity stances can occur. Keep in mind, you eventually sold the stocks.
is an actual charity – one that
though, that smaller charities You should consult with your

may not have the same resourc- tax advisor and the charity (not

es as a national organization to all accept investments) before

provide the reporting necessary making the cash-versus-stock

for Charity Navigator. decision.

Even if you don’t itemize, you

WILL MY EMPLOYER MATCH could still get a tax bene t from

MY CONTRIBUTION? making a charitable contribu-

You can make your charitable tion. at’s because Congress

gift go a lot further if your has extended part of the

employer matches it. Typically, COVID-19-related legislation

companies match donations at a that allows taxpayers to claim

1:1 ratio, but some will match at charitable deductions of $300

2:1 or even higher. Check with (for single lers) or $600 (for

your human resources depart- married couples) if they claim

ment about your company’s the standard deduction. e

policy on charitable matches. charitable donations must be

made in cash, not stocks.

ARE MY CHARITABLE GIFTS Giving Tuesday comes just

TAX DEDUCTIBLE? once a year, but your gifts can

A few years ago, Congress have lasting bene ts. So, be as

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