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VOL. 14 NO. 30 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 23 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 19 MAHOPAC MUSINGS 4 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 Rock Hill cookout pg 12 HAVE S’MORE Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE The New York State Supreme Court last week ruled that Michael Stern can appear on the ballot in the November election for highway superintendent against Republican Party and Conservative Party nominee Gerard Ahler. In a decision handed down on Tuesday, Aug. 29, Justice Hal Greenwald ruled that Stern, a longtime Highway Department employee, had met the requirements to have his name placed on the ballot as an independent candidate. Stern had garnered nearly 1,700 signatures on a petition—nearly twice the amount necessary— to earn a place on the ballot and filed the petition with the county Board of Election (BOE). The BOE then informed Stern he would next be required to file a Certificate of Acceptance (COA). Court rules Stern can be on highway chief ballot County plans to appeal the decision ’Pac on track Mahopac celebrates Nate Mascoll’s (5) second-quarter TD that made it a 14-0 game, as the Wolf Pac commemorated the school’s new nickname by rolling to a 31-10 season-opening win Friday night at Goshen. Read the full story on page 16. PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMAN SEE STERN PAGE 5 Gerard Ahler CARMEL HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT EXPERIENCE | LEADERSHIP | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY Paid for by Gerard Ahler THE REPUBLICAN & CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE 914-447-4106 [email protected] • mycarmelhighway.com Gerard Guarantees a More Effective Highway Department, Free Leaf Pick Up, Free Firewood from storm cleanups, and a Recycling Center!

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 3 What a way to close out a summer! The Mahopac Indians Blue and Gold 12U teams each had a successful trip to the Cooperstown All-Star Village Tournament in August, putting a happy recap on an experience that had been four years in the making. “We have been talking about playing up in Cooperstown for years and when our time finally came, our team showed up to play and compete, they certainly did,” said 12U Blue coach Jim Cotter. The  Mahopac Indians Blue went 4-4 overall. The team lost its second playoff game, which started at midnight and ended at 1:30 a.m. Five players hit home runs: Nick Marcella, Cole Brandstetter, Tommy Calderone, Cayden Nunez, and Gianni Madera. The pitching stars with wins were Declan Cotter, Cole Brandstetter, Cayden Nunez, and Gianni Madera. All 12 players pitched in the tournament, and Indians Blue had many other offensive and defensive stars. Jaxson Weisblatt and Patrick Stripe, who laid down the greatest bunt, set up a game-winning hit for Mahopac in its first playoff game. Grady Muller, Mason Kugler, Ryan Giorgianni, and Landon Saracco were outstanding contributors to the team either on the mound, at the plate or making game-saving and ending plays. “Overall, the Cooperstown experience was great,” Cotter said, “The team placed an amazing second, out of 53 teams, in the team relay during the skills competition, and our home run participant Gianni Madera slammed six dingers in one minute!” All players enjoyed trading pins, playing wiffle ball, eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner together or just walking around and meeting players from all over the country. They all wished we had more game to play in Cooperstown and didn’t want the experience to end. “All week, the boys wanted to play at midnight, and they got their wish,” Cotter said. “As tired as we were, the experience for the players and coaches will last a lifetime, I have yet to take off my Cooperstown wrist band as I wanted to coach this team one more time before we move to the 90 diamond. “We couldn’t have done this without the support of our great Mahopac community.  We cannot thank the community enough.” — KathyAnn Brandstetter After four years of being together this Mahopac Indians Gold family came together for an unforgettable experience! Some highlights included an opening night ceremony that saw the Mahopac Indians family and friends rise up in unmatched support for the boys. Aydan McPhillips set off the tone with six home runs in the homerun derby. He managed to finish second in our grouping. Leo Pryzmylski represented us in a speed competition around the bases. He amazingly finished in second place amongst 57 teams. The team managed a couple of tough fought wins on their way to bracket play. When we entered bracket play, we came out with a bang, winning our first two games in a singleelimination playoff. The day would end up a marathon consisting of three games played. The first game began  at 12:50 p.m  and the last game ended after 2 a.m. The Indians Gold came out on top against the Valley Wolfpack 8-7. The second game verus the Smithtown Bulls started  at 3:40 p.m., and due to rain wasn’t resumed  until 8 p.m. The Indians played some amazing baseball against a tough opponent and won 9-4. The Indians then went on to lose their third game of the day to Powerbat Baseball, 9-4. The boys and everyone left it all out on the field that day! I don’t think anyone could have dreamed up a better experience. It was a privilege to represent Mahopac after receiving such tremendous support on our road to Cooperstown!—Coach Pete Macchio Mahopac 12U teams shine in Cooperstown Gold 12U: Back row: Coach Pete Maccio, Aydan McPhillips, Cole McKenna, Peter Maccio, Leo Przymylski, Jack Safieh, Aidan Zeisler, Peyton Wines, coach Aaron Obijiski; Front row: Coach Pete Acocella, Logan McDonnell, Jack Acocella, Randy Castaldo, Doug Mark, Max Obijiski. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MAHOPAC INDIANS 12U Blue 12U: Standing: Coaches Jim Cotter and Dan Brandstetter, Gianni Madera, Declan Cotter, Cole Brandstetter, Tommy Calderone, Nick Marcella, Landon Saracco, coach Nick Giorgianni, coach John Kugler; Kneeling: Ryan Giorgianni, Cayden Nunez, Grady Muller, Mason Kugler, Jaxson Weisblatt, Patrick Stirpe.

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Subscriptions are complimentary for residents and businesses in the town. Out of town mail subscriptions are $150 per year for First Class Mail. Periodicals Postage Paid at Mahopac, NY and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mahopac News at 824 Route 6, Suite 4 • Mahopac, NY 10541 PAGE 4 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 (ISSN 2330-1627) Published Weekly by Halston Media, LLC at 824 Route 6, Suite 4 • Mahopac, NY 10541 Main Office 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC 4th Annual Prayer Walk The annual Back the Blue Prayer Walk honoring local law enforcement will be held Sunday, Sept. 17, at Camarda Park, 266 Seminary Hill Road in Carmel Hamlet. Sign-up begins at 12:15 p.m. and the Walk kicks off at 1 p.m. The event is to honor all men and women in law enforcement who currently serve, as well as those who died in the line of duty. Parks & Rec Fall Classes The Carmel Department of Recreation & Parks has opened registration for fall classes as of Wednesday, Sept. 6. Classes included a wide range of programs for young children (infants to age 6), youth, teens, and adults. Register online and find a brochure a with a full schedule at ci.carmel.ny.us/recreationand-parks. Honoring Our Heroes The Mount Carmel Baptist Church and United for the Troops will host the second annual Honoring Our Heroes – Remembering 9/11 event on Friday, Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m., at Chamber Park on South Lake Boulevard in Mahopac. The event includes a ceremony, music, and free food and is open to the public. TYathlon Swim, bike, and run (or walk) in support of pediatric cancer research at the 11th Annual TYathlon on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Lake Mahopac. The event consists of a sprint triathlon and family-friendly 5K walk/run to raise money to support the Ty Louis Campbell Fellowship, which funds research into pediatric cancer treatments at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell. “Your support is of tremendous value to this organization, and it truly helps move the needle forward in making these events a success in memory of Ty!” Learn how to register or donate at facebook.com/TyAthlon. Suicide Prevention Walk Sunday The annual Putnam County American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)  Out of the Darkness Walk, hosted by the Hudson Valley Chapter, will be held Sunday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m., at the county’s Department of Social Services building located at  110 Old Route 6, in Carmel. The walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s education and support programs and its goal to reduce the annual U.S. rate of suicide by 20 percent by the year 2025. To register, visit afsp.org/PC. Temple Beth Am Looking for a place to celebrate the High Holidays? Temple Beth Am in Yorktown is offering services both in person and via Zoom. Tickets are free for members, and non-members can purchase tickets per person or per Zoom screen. Children under the age of 18 may attend free of charge. For more info, visit templebetham-ny.org  or call 914-962-7500. Lions, Leos Seek New Members The Mahopac Lions and Leos (the Lions youth organization) is welcoming new members for the 2023-24 school year. Leos meet first and third Wednesdays each month at 5 p.m. at the Mahopac Falls School. Lions plan to meet the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at alternating local restaurants, starting with Savor on Sept. 7. Follow the Mahopac Lions on Facebook and Instagram and the Leos on Instagram for the latest updates. Email [email protected] for more info.  MAHOPAC MUSINGS SEE MUSINGS PAGE 20 99th Annual Yorktown Grange Fair September 8 — September 10 Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds 99 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights Antique Tractor Parade Saturday at Noon! All proceeds benefit the Yorktown Grange Agricultural Society, a 501(c)(3) corporation. YORKTOWN GRANGE Celebrating 125 Years 1899-2023 P of H #862 Rides ~ Exhibits ~ Contests ~ Live Music All Weekend Livestock ~ Craft Vendors ~ Great Food & Craft Beer Only $10 per Carload Presented by the Yorktown Grange Agricultural Society

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 5 OF SAN GENNARO YORKTOWN FEAST PROCESSION * AMUSEMENT RIDES * FOOD MUSIC * GAMES * BEER AND WINE Wed - Friday, 5pm - 11pm Saturday, 12pm - 11pm Sunday, 12pm - 10pm Location: Commerce Street & Railroad Park September 13th - 17th Statue Procession Wednesday, September 13th @ 6:00pm Starts Behind Yorktown Firehouse (All are Welcome to March) @sangennaroyorktown [email protected] Thank you to our Sponsors! According to Kelly Primavera, the county’s Republican election commissioner, a Certificate of Acceptance is needed when a candidate is registered with one party but wants to run on a different line. Stern, a registered Republican, sought to run as an independent on a party line he has dubbed Concerned Taxpayers of Carmel. Stern said he signed the COA, had it notarized, and mailed it on May 27, the day after submitting his petitions, in what he said was plenty of time to meet the June 2 deadline. However, Stern said that on June 5 he was informed by the BOE that it never received the certificate and thus his petition was denied. As a result, the BOE said he would not be on the ballot. “I sent it through the U.S. mail on May 27 and it magically disappeared,” Stern said in June. Speaking before Greenwald’s ruling was made, BOE officials said that candidates usually either hand-deliver important documents like the COA or send them by registered or certified mail. However, legally, neither of those steps is required. Stern filed a suit in July seeking to have the BOE’s decision overturned, saying he met all election law requirements and mailed the COA in a timely manner. Judge Greenwald agreed. In his 17-page decision, Greenwald wrote, “Stern has established, to this Court’s satisfaction, that he timely mailed his Certificate of Acceptance to the BOE on May 27, 2023. There has been nothing offered in opposition to this position by the [BOE] that would refute this action. The immediate issue is for this Court to direct the Commissioners of the Putnam County BOE to designate Michael E. Stern as a candidate of the Concerned Taxpayers of Carmel for Carmel Highway Superintendent.” Greenwald called the BOE’s decision to disqualify Stern “arbitrary and capricious.” The BOE also contended that Stern’s suit against it was not filed in a timely manner and therefore should be dismissed, but Stern’s attorney, John Murtaugh, argued that three Putnam County justices recused themselves from the case, which forced it to be moved to Westchester County. Thus, any delays, he opined, were not Stern’s fault and once again, Greenwald agreed. “[Stern] properly and timely filed his petition...not knowing there would be three recusals and a transfer to another county that would cost him time,” Greenwald wrote in his decision. [Stern] had no recourse but to wait until the Court process took place, which took days. It was not because [Stern] had not filed timely...but the fairness of our justice system is designed to allow those before and behind the bench procedural protections, which may at times take longer. Recusals and a transfer were part of the procedural process.” Stern, a first-time candidate and a 15- year employee of the Carmel Highway Department, applauded the Court’s decision, “I am happy that the Court has ruled in favor of the people of the town of Carmel who will now have a fair choice at the ballot box in November,” Stern said in a prepared statement, noting that there is no Democratic candidate in the race. Murtaugh, Stern’s attorney, called Judge Greenwald’s decision “very detailed and well-researched,” noting that it took the Court nearly five weeks to render its decision. How we got here The circumstances leading up to the court case began earlier this year when longtime Highway Superintendent Mike Simone announced that he would not seek re-election. Simone had initially filed papers indicating that he would run and was endorsed by the Carmel Republican Committee to face Ahler in the June primary. However, Simone withdrew from the race just before the primary ballot was confirmed, a move that rankled some in the local GOP. The Republican Party then nominated Ahler, who runs a construction business in the area, instead of Stern, to take Simone’s place on the ballot. That prompted Stern to go out and gather signatures on a petition that would enable him to run against Ahler as an independent candidate. The appeal Ahler declined to comment on the judge’s decision but lawyers for Putnam County quickly announced they’d filed a notice of appeal seeking to have Greenwald’s decision overturned by the Appellate Division in Brooklyn. The Board of Elections referred all queries regarding Greenwald’s decision and the appeal to county attorney Compton Spain. As of press time, Spain had not responded to emails from Mahopac News seeking comment. Murtaugh said such appeals are common but questioned the county’s motive for it. “You gotta do what you gotta do and the county attorney has a job to do,” he said. “But now that we have a detailed decision ruling in our favor, you have to STERN FROM PAGE 1 Mike Stern FILE PHOTO SEE STERN PAGE 6

PAGE 6 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 As recent summer storms and flooding demonstrated, it’s always good to be ready for an emergency. This is one of the main goals of National Emergency Preparedness Month, commemorated every September to help and encourage people to be ready to handle emergencies and to have a plan of action. “Every emergency presents unique challenges, but there are measures that both residents and government can take to enhance our ability to respond effectively,” said County Executive Kevin Byrne. “We’re constantly working with all of our partners from FEMA to towns and villages, to make sure we’re ready for whatever challenges arise.”   This is especially necessary for the most vulnerable. FEMA’s “Ready Campaign” centers on preparing older adults for disasters, recognizing their heightened vulnerabilities during a disaster situation.   “Older adults can face greater risks with emergencies, such as extreme weather, especially if they are living alone, are low income, or have a chronic disease or disability,” said Michael Cunningham, director of the Office for Senior Resources. “We advise older adults to have their family and physician contacts and key supplies ready. With eyeglasses and prescriptions, it is usually a good idea to have a spare pair or extra medicine.” Putnam’s Bureau of Emergency Services commissioner Robert Lipton added highlighted the importance of communication. “Being able to access information in real-time, as it evolves, is key for individuals as well as our emergency crews,” he said, while recommending that residents sign up for the NY Alert. “This service is completely free and when you sign up you can decide what type of information you will receive and how you want to get it—by phone, email, or text. It provides instructions and recommendations from emergency personnel in real-time.” Residents are encouraged to sign up at alert.ny.gov. County officials also recommend preparing a “go bag,” containing essential items to take in case of evacuation, from copies of important documents, to spare keys, bottled water, non-perishable foods, a flashlight, a battery-operated radio, a phone charger, a list of medications, a first aid kit, a pre-arranged meeting location. and more. For more information, visit alert.ny.gov or ready.gov. Article provided by County Executive’s Office September is Emergency Preparedness Month wonder why they would want to spend the time and resources to keep someone off the ballot and deny the voters a choice.” Stern called on the county to withdraw its appeal. “I respect the county’s initial decision to support its [BOE] commissioners, but now is the time to accept that I am a candidate and time to stop spending taxpayer dollars in an effort to disenfranchise Putnam County voters,” he said. “The next highway superintendent should be chosen by the voters of Carmel, not by a couple of judges in New York City.” Murtaugh said if the county goes through with its appeal, it will have to be an expedited decision because ballots need to get to the printer by Sept. 14. “They need to get the ballots started so they will have them for early voting and absentee ballots,” he said. STERN FROM PAGE 5 A Cortlandt Manor man was killed last week in a onecar crash on Route 301 near Gipsy Trail Road in Carmel. Carmel police said that on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at around 4 p.m., they were called to the scene of the accident. They said a preliminary investigation revealed that an SUV was traveling eastbound on Route 301, veered off the roadway, struck a utility pole, and overturned onto its roof. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, Andrew Pesavento, 35, from Cortlandt Manor, was found unconscious and unresponsive at the scene and appeared to have sustained major internal injuries. Carmel police, along with the Carmel Fire Department, Carmel Volunteer Ambulance, and Empress EMS personnel were on the scene and assisted with extricating the victim from the SUV and performing life-saving measures. Pesavento was transported to Putnam Hospital Center where he was later pronounced deceased. Carmel police detectives are continuing their investigation into the accident and any potential witnesses are asked to contact the Carmel Police Detective Division at 845-628-1300. Article courtesy of Carmel PD Carmel car crash takes life of Cortlandt Manor man RED MILLS Convenience Center 575 Route 6N, Mahopac Falls • 845-628-9745 We have your grab and go items! Come see our vintage candy shop Happy Hour Coffee Ask About our coffee club Your 10th Cup is FREE! Any Size 3-7pm Purchase your box of Coffee to go! Buy 10, Get 1 FREE! Try our Coffee Flavors of the Season! Milkshakes & Smoothies $ 399 $ 1 00 Sandwiches OFF We are here if you need anything! $.99 Valid 3 to 7 PM Cool off with our Summer Savings! We have over 100 helium balloon choices! OUR COOLERS ARE STOCKED! With your Favorite Cool beverages, Ice, Beer, Ice cream & Cases of Poland Spring Water!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 7 Partners for Climate Action (PCA), a local nonprofit, and partner of Sustainable Putnam, has announced a new grant program entitled Building Decarbonization Grants (BDG), which will assist municipalities and local nonprofits in the Hudson Valley that are reducing the carbon footprint of their buildings The Hudson Valley has some of the oldest building stock in the country, and the heating and cooling of buildings is the number one contributor of greenhouse gases in New York State. Therefore, transitioning to renewable energy sources is crucial, according to Paige Ruane, co-director of the BDG and one of the founders of PCA. Examples of this include municipalities and local nonprofits converting to heat pumps or geothermal, installing solar, upgrading to more green appliances, adding insulation, and switching out old windows. While there are state and federal programs to help with the costs of such upgrades, the pathway to securing these grants can be complicated. Many come with hefty matches, according to Ruane. Some of these grants from larger funders require engineering/design work, which costs money upfront. The new grant from Partners for Climate Action steps in to fill these gaps. “We have been working closely with municipalities and non-profits through our other PCA programs, and we have been struck by how overwhelming the federal and state grant processes are. Just the other day, a volunteer we work with in Columbia County said her village board won’t be pursuing any of these types of climate change projects because they require matching funds,” said Vanessa Bertozzi, who codirects the BDG program. The applications open on Sept. 5, and the deadline is Nov. 21. Municipalities and local nonprofits from the counties of Putnam, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Rensselaer, and Ulster are welcome to apply. Grants in the range of $5,000 to $100,000 will be distributed to selected applicants. Grantees will have a one-year period to spend their grants. “We feel the urgency of this moment and want to see climate action, so we’re offering this helping hand,” Ruane said. “In addition to the money, we are also trying to make this process more human.’’ As part of the BDG program, Ruane says they will host guest speakers, lead field trips to inspiring projects, and offer office hours where accepted applicants can bring questions. PCA has put together a grant selection committee and charged them with a goal of deploying 40 percent of the grant funds to disadvantaged communities. Interested parties can apply at climateactionhv.org/grants. PCA will offer an online info session for applicants on Tuesday, Sept.19, RSVP at the link above. Article courtesy of Partners for Climate Action Decarbonization grants available for Putnam nonprofits Money also available for local municipalities Assemblyman Matt Slater recently visited Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP), a component of the Westchester Community Program (WestCOP), to find out the results of this year’s backpack drive that helps low-income families. Slater spoke with some members of the team, including Marisa O’Leary, Putnam CAP’s director, on the importance of their programs and how donations truly make a difference in these individuals’ lives. With the school year just around the corner, 311 children were vetted and found in need of school supplies, and with the generosity of local Rotary Clubs, members of the community, and Slater, they were able to surpass their goal along with a handful of gift cards to purchase additional school supplies and clothing. For 37 years, Putnam CAP has been a distinguished private notfor-profit organization delivering a multitude of services across the lower Hudson Valley. They are dedicated to the mission of mobilizing and overseeing resources via partnerships and collaborations with the aim of empowering vulnerable and lowincome populations. “Putnam CAP has done a tremendous job serving the community for those in need, and I am so thrilled to be a partner with them. Putnam CAP has done a great job making sure that the students of Putnam County get off to the right start this school year,” Slater said. “Children deserve the proper resources and support from the community in order to be successful at school so they can thrive later in life. For many families, money is especially tight nowadays and programs such as Putnam CAP are truly the helping hand for families that need the support.” O’Leary said Putnam CAP is grateful for Slater’s support. “Partners such as Assemblyman Slater help Putnam CAP ensure all children, regardless of socioeconomic status, arrive at school equipped to learn,” she said. As the holiday season approaches and the cost of living continues to rise, the demand for families to secure food and essential necessities unfortunately grows as well. Slater, an advocate for universal school meals and tackling food insecurity, urges those with the means to contribute to Putnam CAP’s Thanksgiving drive scheduled for this November. 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Opinion BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER EMILE MENASCHÉ, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Office: 845-208-0774 [email protected] 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Mahopac News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at 845-208-0774 PAGE 8 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 Few things are harder to bear than the suffering of a helpless animal. I thought of that when I read the story in Mahopac News about the golfer who killed an injured Canada goose at Putnam Golf Course. All I know is what I read and what I read described an almost psychotic alleged act of violence against a helpless creature. The golfer, though, justified his actions by claiming it was a mercy killing. Does his motive matter, many readers might ask? The man beat a helpless creature to death with a golf club after it had originally been hit by a golf ball. Having once killed an animal with a golf club, on a golf course, I think his motive does matter. I will get to that incident in a moment, but first a word about those geese at Putnam. I counted 78 of them one year. In late spring they have their babies. As parents, the geese are strict, marching their progeny in single file, mom on one end of the line, dad on the other. Should the troops break rank, they are quickly scolded. The geese are often on their way to a small pond, where the parents teach the chicks how to groom themselves. Removing parasites from their feathers is critical to their well-being. It’s funny watching them saunter across the fairways and barking indignantly at the golfers when they get too close. After all, the geese live there, while we are just playing a silly game. I can’t count how many times I have held my breath watching a tee shot come close to striking a bird. I’m not exactly sure who I am praying for in those moments. The birds, or myself? Thank goodness, I have never injured a bird, but it’s not hard to picture myself in the same situation as the fellow who killed the goose. I know who to call in the case of a hurt animal, having done so on several occasions. But the sight of a fellow creature in agony, I can tell you firsthand, makes following such protocols seem more like decorum than mercy. Sedgewood Golf Club in Carmel has a long tradition of allowing its members to bring their dogs on the golf course. I was a member there for 21 years, mostly for that reason. It gave me a nice place to bring my dog, Duke. Duke used to caddy for me. I mean that literally. One day while searching for a lost ball, I asked Duke for help. I wasn’t even serious. But he found the ball and dropped it at my feet. He performed this little service for years and, incredibly, never brought back the wrong ball. On one occasion I asked a playing partner with a wicked slice to let Duke sniff his ball, promising that if he hit it in the woods, Duke would remember his scent and find it for him. Of course, he thought I was crazy- until Duke found his ball. I used to play in the evening, never without my caddy. Duke did his thing: hunt. I did my thing: hack. One evening, the light growing murky in the twilight hour, I spotted something on the green ahead, which turned out to be a woodchuck. Fortunately, I did not see Duke, who I knew would attack. I walked quickly, hoping the woodchuck would see me and take off. But suddenly Duke popped out of the woods and charged the green as if he’d been shot out of a cannon. The woodchuck tried to retreat, but Duke was too close. The woodchuck then turned on his haunches to fight. Woodchucks are ferocious fighters and this one was gigantic. Duke was completely fearless, though. He wasted no time, grabbing the animal by its neck and shaking so hard that it flew out of his mouth. The force should have been enough to break the woodchucks’ neck, but as I mentioned, this was an exceptionally large woodchuck. Duke was even surprised that he didn’t kill it. He started to go after it again and I kicked him so hard in the shoulder that he fell over. The woodchuck was laying on his back, gasping desperately for breath, his face a mask of terror and agony. What was I supposed to do? Leave a message at the SPCA? If someone were playing behind me, they would have seen a crazy man yelling at the top of his lungs, kicking a dog, raising a golf club above his head, ax-like, and clubbing a woodchuck to death. Then they would have watched him carry the animal from the green, madly swinging the handle of the golf club to subdue Duke, and unceremoniously drop it in the woods. As Machiavelli once said, “Things are never what they seem.”  Mercy, mercy Analyzing the goose killer’s alleged motive LORENZO GARO OF HUMAN INTEREST When I was a teenager back in the ’70s, my dad and I used to argue about fashion. We weren’t debating which one was more progressive and influential—Yves Saint Laurent or Diane Von Furstenberg. No, our quarrels were over what I wore to school. My basic ensemble was a pair of faded blue jeans (with requisite patches) and a t-shirt with a rock band logo on it. Dad grew up on a farm, so to him, jeans were known as dungarees—something you wore to muck the stalls, not something you’d put on to learn about the symbolism of Stephen Crane’s “Red Badge of Courage,” or the causes of the Peloponnesian War. Dad worked for IBM in Poughkeepsie (for 38 years). And in the 1960s, every morning he got up and put on the same thing: A charcoalcolored pair of dress pants (he called them trousers), and a white collared shirt with a skinny black tie. (Twenty years later, Elvis Costello would dress practically the same way, but I thought that was cool.) IBM had a strict dress code back then and the white shirt and black tie were at its core. In the ’70s, they loosened up a little bit and they allowed colored shirts... and the ties got wider. Much wider. So, when I’d get Dad a tie for Father’s Day, it was actually a welcome gift. The dude needed ties. In Pawling, where I grew up, we had the prep school Trinity-Pawling, and those kids had to wear a uniform to class. I remember expressing Fashion senseless BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD SEE DUMAS PAGE 9

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Programs, appointments, and installations are on a first come, first serve basis in your area. Any leaking, visible damage, or roof age, may *qualify you! Drafty windows, energy cost too high, you may *qualify! my relief that such wasn’t the case at our public school. Then someone pointed out that we all wore pretty much the same thing—those jeans and t-shirts—so, in a way, we did have a uniform. That stung. I’ve never been much of a slave to fashion. However, I did get excited when Jerry Garcia started producing neckties in the ’90s (I still have a few), and thought it was cool that Carlos Santana created a line of women’s shoes (my friend has several pairs). Other than that, I couldn’t distinguish one designer label from another—except telling a pair of Levi’s from Wranglers. But it is kind of fun to take note of the evolution of fashion styles throughout the decades... and centuries. Back in the 18th century, upper-class men wore wigs, knee-high silk stockings, and sometimes even a little rouge on their cheeks. Yep... the framers of our Constitution apparently were cross-dressers. But as long as they didn’t try to read “Gulliver’s Travels” to the kids at the local one-room schoolhouse, they were probably OK. Did you ever see those old black-and-white photos or grainy film footage of crowds at Major League Baseball games in the 1930s or ’40s? All the men (not a lot of women there) were wearing suits and ties with either straw hats (‘30s) or fedoras (‘40s). Can you imagine that? It’s 90 degrees out in mid-July and these guys are all crammed together while dressed for church. Must have smelled delightful. Nowadays, when you see crowd shots of a baseball game on TV, most of those folks look like they just rolled out of bed. When my brother got really sick a few years ago, we sadly knew the end was near. My aunt, in her 90s and a Type I diabetic, was also pretty ill. I knew I had some funerals looming in the not-too-distant future and realized I hadn’t bought a new suit since the late ‘90s. So, I got one. At my brother’s wake, family members lined up as the mourners passed by to shake our hands and offer condolences. The older folks were dressed nicely, some in suits, others in sport coats and collared shirts. The younger folks looked like they just came from a day at the park—t-shirts, cargo shorts, jeans, polo shirts. I wanted to be appalled and offended, but thought, well, I guess this is just the way it is now. Older generations have always clashed with younger generations about style. My father and I not only argued about wearing jeans to school, but hair length as well. I wanted to be a rock-n-roller and grow my hair long. He wanted me to have a buzz cut and resemble a deathrow inmate. These arguments got heated and contentious. For Dad, it was pretty clear: Boys had short hair, girls had long hair...end of story. When I helpfully tried to point out that was not what differentiated the sexes and proceeded to explain the anatomical distinctions in detail, he literally chased me out the front door. True story. I had my convictions, but was also kind of a wise ass. I think that’s why I ended up being a journalist. But now I’m old and I can’t have long hair anymore—unless I want to look like Ben Franklin or Doc Brown from “Back to the Future.” And I am trying to resist buying my first velour tracksuit. Now, as I look around and observe the style of millennials and Gen Xers, I have all I can do not to deride them because I remember being called a dirty hippie due to my long hair and patched blue jeans. But it is still hard to resist mocking them with their skinny jeans and man buns (aka the “hair tumor”). Apparently, they have a uniform as well. And it is not only the man buns that exasperate me as a hairstyle. They love these weird quasi-Mohawk things. When I go to get a haircut, I hear them discussing them with the barber. “Use a No. 5 on the sides, and a No. 3 on the back and leave the middle top alone because we’re gonna spike that and add some blonde tips.” I’m like, “What the hell did he just say?” But the barber always just nods and responds, “Sounds good.” My barber asks me what I want, and I say, “See my hair? Make it shorter.” One recent fashion trend for female millennials was yoga pants. They were ubiquitous. I had a friend who practically lived in them and wore them no matter the occasion. She just changed out the accessories. Then one day I told her, “You know, there are only three things that never lie: Drunks, little kids and yoga pants.” She pretty much stopped wearing them after that. DUMAS FROM PAGE 8

PAGE 10 – MAHOPAC NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 Dear Dr. Linda, This is to all those kids that hate school. There’s nothing wrong with school and it is a necessity for society, but for those individuals that simply don’t fit into the system, it’s a nightmare. I know this because I’m a successful adult who hated school. The only way I got through was because it was easy for me because. But there was no way I could stay focused on what we were supposed to be learning. To make matters worse, I was born on Sept. 5, which meant that my birthday either fell on the first day of school or sometime during the first week of school. Hence, every time I thought of my birthday, which should have been happy thoughts, it reminded me of school. As a result, I dreaded to think of my birthday. HERE’S A LITTLE STORY I WROTE YEARS LATER DESCRIBING ONE BIRTHDAY THAT STOOD OUT. “Everyone, please find your seats. I’d like to begin class now.” Reality hit. Another school year. I was sitting at a desk surrounded by my fellow classmates. Farley Finnigan, the perfect student, was already taking notes. I looked around and all the kids in class seemed to be squeaky clean. You could smell soap and shampoo in the air. Even Thatch, who was always an untidy mess, looked very well put together. I had nicknamed him Thatch because he had a great big messy head of hair. The words “comb,” “brush” and “hair gel” were not in his vocabulary. Everyone in class also looked like they were wearing new clothes. Including me. I had on a new shirt and brand new running pants. I was also proudly wearing my brand new super cool sneakers. The reason that everyone and everything looked so neat and wellgroomed on that morning was because it was the first day of school. Yuck!  A lot of kids got excited about going to school. Not me. I was the opposite of excited. I sat with a look on my face as if I had just sucked a lemon. I stared at the back of Thatch’s head, which was slowly morphing, changing back, into its normal disorderly state and let out a sigh. Here we go again, I thought.  Besides this being the first day of school, it was also my birthday. A birthday is usually a great day that a kid waits for all year long. There is an excitement as the day grows nearer — a day chock full of cake, ice cream, singing, games and best of all… presents! Lots and lots of presents.  There’s a fine art to laying down subtle hints to your parents as to what presents you want. Most kids would wish for a bike or a trampoline or something fun. This was not the case for me, however. Each year, I hoped that I didn’t have to go to school. But, no matter how hard I wished, it didn’t work and without fail the first day of school would always arrive.  I hated the idea of tests, homework and lessons already looming in my head. Plus, to make it even worse, I always ended up sitting next to Mary McGerkin. Her nose always whistled from a cold she could never shake. Mary had been in my class for three years in a row and I’d heard songs come out of her nose every day.  To be honest, it’s quite amazing. As the years have gone by, she really came into her own. She began with classical music. After the winter vacation, Mary tried different pitches and tones. But, she couldn’t quite find her natural sound. She must have practiced hard the following summer, because her nose whistling talent now even includes jazz with a hint of the blues. I heard that she was going to try hip-hop.  I asked her one time if she took requests, but she just sneered at me, turned her head and ignored me for a week. Maybe she’d have a new attitude this year. After all, it was my birthday. So, I wrote her a note and slid it across her desk that read; “At lunch today, could you please whistle ‘Happy Birthday’ to me out of your nose? She crumpled up the note and threw it at me in a huff, which I found not only rude, but also not environmentally friendly. She should have recycled the note and not litter our planet. I taught her a lesson by ignoring her for the next few hours.  A short while later, I sat with my cheek pressed into my hand as Ms. Vanderbeek told us what lessons we were going to tackle this year. Borrr-ing! At that point I’m pretty sure I should have been paying attention to what she was saying. But, since it was my birthday, I felt I should at least be able to do what I wanted. So, I thought I’d treat myself by counting the tiles on the ceiling and then staring out the window for a while. Then I noticed my mom was at the door. A worried feeling came over me. Does Ms. Vanderbeek have a button under her desk that triggers a silent alarm at our house informing my mom Funny story about the first day of school DR. 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PAGE 14 – MAHOPAC NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 On Monday, many Americans observed Labor Day and took a well-deserved day off. At one time, Labor Day was meant to honor the American labor movement and applaud the contributions workers made to the building of their nation. Within a backdrop of parades and celebratory events, hardworking Americans in town after town felt connected to and valued by their community.  Now, however, the only thing Labor Day seems to signify is the impending end of summer, the promising start of a new school year, and numerous storewide sales.  Most Americans work hard and long – significantly more than peers in much of the industrialized world. They work more hours, retire later and take fewer vacation days. The Germans and Japanese, for example, two countries famous for their work ethic, work - on average - almost 300 fewer hours than Americans per year. This reduced work load holds true for workers in Canada, Western Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and Israel, as well.   Why such disparities? The United States is the only highly developed nation in the world that doesn’t guarantee paid vacation, parental leave or sick leave. In Sweden, workers are entitled to five weeks of paid vacation each year; and in France, workers are guaranteed as much as 30 days off. In the U.S., upwards of 25 percent of workers don’t get any vacation time, and over 30 percent of workers get no paid sick leave.  Even for American workers who do get time off, less than half take all of their vacation days, and only about one in five use all their sick leave. Why do Americans work so hard, yet take such little time off? The answer is relatively obvious - they don’t have much choice. For many, taking sick days or vacation time means not getting paid. For low-wage workers, this is a difficult option. And even for those farther up the economic hierarchy, being promoted and getting a raise, along with “keeping up with the Joneses,” often depends on putting in extra hours, coming in on weekends and working while not feeling well. Historically, income ranges in the U.S had been higher than those in Europe and Asia and, therefore, there was real incentive to put in extra time and effort. But American workers over the past 50 years have experienced real-wage stagnation and their advantage has narrowed significantly. And even with some recent wage progress post-pandemic, inflation has negated much of the gains.  Despite the fact that worker productivity in the United States has gone up by 74 percent over these same 50 years, hourly compensation for an average non-management worker has only risen by a measly 9 percent. In comparison, the top 1 percent of workers in this country –administrative and supervisory - have seen their wages increase by a huge 138 percent. Sad to say that all those extra hours spent away from family, all those family vacations not taken, all those days coming to work feeling sick, have resulted in few tangible benefits. Even as higher worker productivity significantly increased business profits for the wealthiest Americans, little has “trickled down.”  Why? Politics! There are few institutions and organizations these days that are dedicated to advancing the well-being of workers. And the Democratic Party, surprisingly, has done a poor job advancing its commitment to workers and affiliation with unions.   From the 1950s through the 1970s, approximately one out of three workers belonged to a union. Today, it is one out of 12. In the private sector, union membership has fallen even more - to one out of 15. Unionized workers make more money and enjoy better benefits than those who are not in a union.  Many American laborers, therefore, are angry, believing that they have no one on their side working to strengthen labor regulation; collectively bargaining for higher wages and better benefits; or pushing for more generous retirement programs.  Mega-size corporations and Republican Party enablers over the past 50 years have worked tirelessly to dismantle protections - fostered under FDR’s New Deal and Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society - that were meant to safeguard the health and well-being of breadwinners and their families and increase their standards of living.  According to Republicans, legislated social advantages are fundamentally disadvantageous to capitalism and impede the generation of profit. The American economy cannot compete Labor Day? BERNIE KOSBERG HERE AND NOW! SEE KOSBERG PAGE 15 Contact ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ. 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SKIP PEARLMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER The football team formally known as the Indians took the field for the first time as the Wolf Pac last Friday night in the season opener at Goshen, and proceeded to tear into the Gladiators from the start, controlling play throughout on their way to a 31–10 romp. Pac senior captain Danny Koch made his debut as the featured back after playing a supporting role last fall to big brother Joey (now at Albany), and didn’t disappoint. Koch torched the Gladiators all game with his blazing speed, and finished with 111 yards and 2 touchdowns on 13 carries. Senior captain and quarterback DJ DeMatteo picked up a touchdown in the air, connecting with sophomore WR Nate Mascoll, and junior RB Jack Clifford also picked up a touchdown for the Wolf Pac. Senior linebacker Owen Ryan led a spirited defensive effort with a pair of sacks, and also led the team with 12 tackles, and Danny Bosio and Andrew Stark each had one sack. Mascoll and senior captain Liam Scanlon each had an interception, and Kyle Pinto connected for a 34-yard field goal for Mahopac. “I thought we played a cleaner (opening) game than we did last year,” coach Dominick DeMatteo said. “We were sound on defense, offense, and special teams. We have a ton of things to clean up, but our overall performance, I thought, was better.” Koch agreed. “We’re a pretty young team; a lot of kids were nervous – including myself,” he said. “But we rallied together. That O line fought all day, they’re really looking good, and I was very happy with what we saw today.” Mahopac put its first points on the board in the first quarter after a bad snap by Goshen gave the Pac the ball deep in Gladiator territory. Koch quickly finished with a 20-yard touchdown run up the middle., and the Pac never looked back. Mahopac opened the second quarter with a long drive that was capped by DeMatteo finding Mascoll with a short pass for a score and a 14-0 lead, with 9:50 remaining in the half. Mahopac followed with an interception by Scanlon at the Goshen 38, and he brought the ball to the 20, leading to a 34-yard field goal by Pinto for a 17-0 advantage with 6:32 in the half. And on Mahopac’s next possession, Koch broke loose down the right sideline, scoring on a 29-yard run, giving the Pac a 24-0 cushion with 3:45 remaining in the half. Mascoll spoiled a Goshen drive in the third with an interception near midfield, which he returned to the Goshen 15, with 3:48 remaining in the quarter. But a Mahopac field goal try was no good. The Pac picked up its final score of the game when junior RB Jack Clifford found the end zone with five minutes remaining. Goshen scored its lone TD with 8:50 remaining, and connected on a 39-yard field goal with 2:20 for the final score. DeMatteo finished 3-of-10 for 32 yards and a TD in the air, and ran for 14 yards on three attempts. He, along with Koch, senior John Kearney and Scanlon, have been named team captains by their teammates, and DeMatteo sees good things in store for this Wolf Pac. Last year’s Indians finished 5-4, and lost a heartbreaker, 20-19, to Harrison, in the playoffs. DeMatteo believes this year’s team can also find its way to a playoff spot. “Our goal every year is to win the league, and get a home playoff game, and compete for as sectional championship,” he said. “And that’s what it is this year. This year’s team is unique – we have veteran skill guys – DJ is back at QB, Danny is stepping in at RB. But he was there with Joey last year, and was our No. 1 receiver, so it’s seamless. And our other receivers all played. Defensively we have a lot of new faces, led by Liam, but the majority of them have been in our program, and have worked their tails off.” The coach knows what to expect from his captains. “They’ve done a great job so far,” DeMatteo said. “They’ve been great their whole career, I think we have a great mix with DJ, Danny, John and Liam. They’re doing a great job, and most of it is leading by example.” Koch said the  players know the road to the playoffs won’t be easy. But he believes they’re ready for the challenge. “The goal is always to get as far as we can in the playoffs,” he said. “And try to win that section ‘ship.” As far as taking over for brother Joey, Danny said: “It feels good. Filling his shoes isn’t easy… He’s an absolute great running back. I’m going to do my best to try to live up to what he did.” Mahopac travels to Harrison Friday at 7 p.m.      Hungry Wolf Pac rips into Gladiators in season opener, 31-10 Sports PAGE 16 – MAHOPAC NEWS FOOTBALL Pac junior RB Jack Clifford (24) gets past a defender to score a TD last Friday at Goshen. PHOTOS: SKIP PEARLMAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 Pac sophomore WR Nate Mascoll (5) pulls away from defenders in Friday night’s road win over Goshen. 66 Miller Road, Mahopac 845-628-2050 www.mavistireofmahopac.com With This Coupon • Expires 9/30/23 $10.00OFF Synthetic Oil change (MOST CARS) 25%OFF 25 % OFF STRUTS & SHOCKS With This Coupon • Expires 9/30/23 CARING FOR YOUR CAR & OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 35 YEARS! The Friendly Mavis Team

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 SPORTS MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 17 SKIP PEARLMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Mahopac High soccer team opened its season last Thursday at home, and the newly-dubbed Wolf Pac had a number of scoring opportunities, yet had to settle for a 0-0 tie after 80 minutes of regulation and a pair of 10-minute overtimes. The Pac had to feel lucky getting out with a draw after the Cornhuskers were awarded a penalty kick with 8:45 left. But keeper Arianna Pennella made the right move on the shooter, and made a beautiful stop to keep the game scoreless. Mahopac left scoring chances on the table in the first half, losing at least three opportunities for offside. The Pac also got the better of the play in the second half – including a nice right-side run and shot by Fiona Kelleher (sandwiched between a pair of defenders) with about 3:00 left – but could not finish, an issue that continues to plague the team. “Overall I was happy, we played very well as a team,” coach Casey Carroll said. “But we still have problems finishing. I’m happy we’re generating chances, but at some point you have to go beyond being happy, and take advantage of the opportunities. In the first half we had at least three opportunities and went offsides… We can’t waste all that energy on a play and be offsides.“ Carroll said the save on the penalty kick was a big emotional lift for her team. “Normally that means a goal,“ Carroll said. “But our keeper made a great save, made a great read… That was huge.“ Pennella had five saves; Yorktown keeper Ciara O’Brien also stopped five shots on goal. Last year, Mahopac finished 12–6, losing in the sectional quarterfinals to Somers, and the team will miss graduated All-Section performers Piper Klammer, Katie, Watts, and keeper Jess Sterbens. Carroll returns seven starters from that team, including senior captains Adrianna Pranzo and Juliana Mangione, along with senior Faith Poniros, soph Fiona Kelleher, senior Gianna Fava, senior Monika Lazar, and soph Camdyn Wilson. “I think we return a really good core with a lot of ability,“ Carroll said. “We’re not looking to just one person, we’re a more dynamically skilled team. It’s not one or two players who will dictate how we’ll go. I think they are fun to watch, it’s a young team. But the young girls have had a great transition. Kelleher and Wilson, I think will be really good. Mangione is a three- year starter in the center, and she knows how to run the field. Pranzo was outside last year, but she stepped up to center back, and she can be really good. And our keeper is stepping up – she stopped a PK already, and she’s not afraid to come out, she’ll be strong. “There are some talented teams we face,“ Carroll added. “But I think we’ll be competitive in every game, Yorktown is always competitive, Somers as well, but there are no intimidating, or overpowering teams once we get to the playoffs. So we feel we can make a run.“ Mahopac hosts Suffern Friday at 4:30 p.m. Mahopac girls escape season opener vs. Yorktown, 0-0 Pennella saves late PK to preserve tie Mahopac captain Adrianna Pranzo (14) moves the ball vs. Yorktown. PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMAN GIRLS SOCCER saturday September 30, 2023 11 am to 4 pm Rain date: October 1, 2023 at the Intersection of Route 6 and 6N, Mahopac Call to reserve your space today! 845-628-5553 or visit mahopaccarmelchamber.com CHAMBER SPONSORS FALL STREET FAIR FOOD • VENDORS • FUN th anniversary! at the Mahopac Showcase your Business 845-279-9555 • TankRemovalServices.com Before you place your home on the market, contact ENVIROSTAR about replacing your aging underground storage tank (UST). It is required by most insurance companies prior to insuring property. We replace above ground tanks as well! Call us today for a free estimate and evaluation of your current above ground tank. FALL SPECIAL! $100 OFF IN-GROUND TANK REMOVAL With this coupon only. Coupon must be presented at the time of the estimate. Not to be combined with any other offers. Expires 10/31/23 FREE ESTIMATES WE WILL MATCH OUR COMPETITOR’S ADVERTISED OFFER! We are the name you trust for environmental needs Since 1998 DON’T GET CAUGHT WITH AN AGING OIL TANK!

PAGE 18 – MAHOPAC NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 BY SKIP PEARLMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Mahopac High boys soccer team opened its season last Friday at home, but the Wolf Pac didn’t get the outcome it was hoping for in a 4-1 loss to Harrison. The Pac had the game even at 1-1 at halftime thanks to a goal from Ian Lanter, who scored off an assist from Paulo Miguel 12 minutes before the break. But the Huskies lifted their play in the second half, and managed to score three times. “It was a good effort, Harrison is a really good, strong team,“ Wolf Pac coach Chris Mulholland said. “Maybe we had some early nerves, but I believe the team will do better.“ Pac goalkeeper Alex Ruzzo had nine saves. Mulholland said he likes what he’s seen from this year’s team, which returns seven starters from last year’s 8-9 squad that lost in the first round of playoffs. Topping the list of returners are captains Kody Booth, a junior midfielder, and Shane Waring, a senior defender. Also returning from the starting lineup are junior midfielder Victor Beltrami, junior forward Andrew Provenzano, senior forward Lanter, senior keeper Ruzzo, and senior midfielder Jon Kroni. “We have a young team this year, with only eight seniors,“ Mulholland said. “It’s a good group, probably the most talented team we’ve had in a few years. And I think our players are used to the league now, and the veterans will help the new players. I’m really looking forward to seeing what we can do this year. “Booth and Waring both know the expectations,” the coach added of his captains. “They’ll keep the young guys grounded and organized, they’re great leaders on the field, and they could both have a great season.” The coach also pointed to some newcomers. “Aidan Paris-Devane [soph] is talented, great on the ball,“ Mulholland said. “He’s looked phenomenal. And [sophs] Matt Keen and James Healy both look like they could be very good. Yusef Aljamal [junior] also has looked good, and has the potential to be strong for us.” Mulholland said he believes Mahopac can hold its own against the top teams in its section. “I think we’re loaded, and ready to go,“ he said. “I think this is the best team we’ve had in the last four years, and our goal is to compete against every team we play. We’re ready to go and get to work.“ The Wolf Pac was scheduled to visit North Thursday at 4:45 p.m., travel to Keio Saturday at 2 p.m., and on Monday, Mahopac hosts Horace Greeley at 4:45 p.m. Wolf Pac boys slip to Harrison in season opener Strong group of returnees ‘ready to get to work’ Wolf Pac keeper Alex Ruzzo returns for his senior season. PHOTO: SKIP PEARLMAN BOYS SOCCER BOGO 40% OFF OFFER ENDS 10/31 888-448-0421 Honest and Reliable, 30+ years experience. Local Collector/Seller Putnam/Westchester/Orange/Dutchess and more Call or text: 917-699-2496 • email: [email protected] Hope to hear from you! Thanks! BUYING COMIC BOOK COLLECTIONS! TOP PRICES PAID! Check out our Facebook & Twitter pages! 845-225-7777 • www.puthumane.org Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Billie Billie is a beautiful girl who was found as a stray. 10 years old . She’s so sweet. And sadly, she’s been diagnosed with mammorary cancer. She’s doing fine, but we don’t know what the long-term prognosis will be. Would love to get her into a home sooner than later. She’s a love. Turner is the happiest boy! Full of energy. Just three years old. He likes other dogs. Would be best with older kids just because he’s so strong and energetic, and could knock over little toddlers, but other than that he is good with all! Turner THIS AD WAS GENEROUSLY DONATED BY HALSTON MEDIA. 68 Old Rt. 6, Carmel 914.455.2158 SpirelliElectric.com • [email protected] Specializing in residential & commercial services. Licenses in Westchester, Putnam CREATING CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE Family Owned—Over 40 Years Experience! 10% OFF Service Calls When You Present this Ad First Time Customers Only Light up your summer • Outdoor Lighting • Smart Home Setup • Electric Car Chargers • GENERATORS AND ALL OF YOUR ELECTRIC NEEDS!

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PAGE 22 – MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 Monaelise - The Handmade Shoppe LLC Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/22/2023. Cty: Putnam. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 23 Glenacom Rd., Mahopac, NY 10541. General Purpose  Putnam Projects LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 8/16/2023. Cty: Putnam. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 116 West Shore Dr., Putnam Valley, NY 10579. General Purpose  Lucky Dog Investors LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 5/17/2023. Cty: Putnam. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Richard Keller, 381 E Mountain Rd. North, Cold Springs, NY 10516. General Purpose    46 118, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 7/20/2023. Cty: Putnam. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to Joseph Ferone, 486 Bullet Hole Rd., Mahopac, NY 10541. General Purpose    NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF THE TAX ROLL AND WARRANT TAKE NOTICE that I, Kathleen S. Kraus, the undersigned Receiver of Taxes of the Town of Carmel, County of Putnam, State of New York, have duly received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of school taxes within the Town of Carmel, Mahopac Central School District, Carmel Central School District and North Salem Central School District for the year of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 and that I will attend at the Carmel Town Hall, 60 McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac, New York from 8:30am to 4:30pm of each day, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.  Saturday hours will be available during the month of September 2023 only, beginning on September 9, 2023, from 9:00am to 12:00pm for the purpose of receiving the taxes listed on said roll. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the taxes may be paid on or before September 30, 2023, without charge or interest.  If taxes are paid during the month of October, 2023 (from October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023), a two percent (2%) fee will be added.  Taxes may also be paid in two installments if the total tax exceeds $50.00.  If paying in installments, fifty percent (50%) of the tax bill, plus a four percent (4%) service charge is payable to the Receiver of Taxes during the period September 1, 2023 through September 15, 2023.   The second half, plus a four percent (4%) service charge is payable to the Putnam County Commissioner of Finance, 40 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, New York, 10512 after November 1, 2023 but before March 15, 2024.  Payments after March 15, 2024, in addition to the four percent (4%) service charge, must add one percent (1%) interest per month or part thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of law, the tax rolls of the school districts will be returned to the Commissioner of Finance of the County of Putnam on the 1st day of November, 2023.                                                                                                                                                                                    Kathleen S. Kraus                                                                                                                            Receiver of Taxes                                                                                                                            Town of Carmel                                                                                                                            Mahopac Central School District                                                                                                                            Carmel Central School District                                        North Salem Central School District Date: August 24, 2023                                                                  TAX MAP #64.19-1-81  NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A WETLAND PERMIT Pursuant to the Town of Carmel Wetland Ordinance, Chapter 89-5. Applicant:    John Migliaccio   Address:      176 West Lake Blvd, Mahopac, NY  10541  Has filed an application with the Clerk of the Town of Carmel where the application and associated documents and maps along with published rules and regulations are available for public inspection.  The applicant requests that a permit be issued to:  Replace retaining wall – 90’ long x 4’ high with Cambridge Block Style Sigma 8” plus.   The property is located: 176 West Lake Blvd, Mahopac, NY  10541  Situated within the periphery of a fresh water wetland and the “adjacent areas”. (100 feet of the wetlands associated with) Lake Mahopac, Mahopac, NY  10541  In the Town of Carmel, Putnam County, New York.  Any person interested in this application who wishes to become a “party in interest” in this proceeding must file a statement of the precise grounds of support of, or opposition to, or interest in the application, with the undersigned no later than Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Any party in interest will be eligible to be heard if a public hearing is ultimately held in connection with application.  Robert Laga,  Chairman, Environmental Conservation Board  Notice of Formation of TOR Logistics LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 08-18. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to TOR Logistics LLC: 183 Fairway Dr Carmel NY 10512. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of SaberHightower Advisors, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 7/25/23. Office location: Putnam County. Princ. bus. addr.: 2453 Route 6, Brewster, NY 10509. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Cogency Global Inc., 122 E. 42nd St., 18th Fl., NY, NY 10168. Purpose: all lawful purposes. Notice of Formation of LKG ENTERPRISES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023- 07-21. Office location: Putnam County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to LKG Enterprises LLC: 219 Avery Road Garrison NY 10524. Purpose: Any lawful purpose Notice of Formation of SaberHightower, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State: 7/25/23. Office location: Putnam County. Princ. bus. addr.: 2453 Route 6, Brewster, NY 10509. Sec. of State designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and shall mail process to: Cogency Global Inc., 122 E. 42nd St., 18th Fl., NY, NY 10168. Purpose: all lawful purposes. Are you raising a grandchild, young relative or child of a family friend in the absence of the biological parents? Want to keep your family healthy and safe? NYS Kinship Navigator provides information, referral and assistance with financial needs, legal options, school enrollment, kinship law and other resources. Help is just a phone call away. 877-454-6463 NYS Kinship Navigator can help. nysnavigator.org Then you’re a Kinship Caregiver! TTY: NY Relay 711 or 800-421-1220 Volunteer Drivers Needed Can you spare a little time to make a difference in the life of an older adult? RideConnect, a program of Family Services of Westchester, is an information, referral, and volunteer transportation program for adults ages 60-plus who can no longer drive. They seek volunteer drivers who are willing to provide occasional rides to older adult neighbors. These rides enable clients to remain active in their communities and to continue to lead fulfilling lives. Rides are typically to medical and dental appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands. Give the gift of mobility and independence. No minimum commitment. Match trips to your schedule. Rides can be set up by phone or online. Your family members, young and old, can ride along. For more information, go to ride connectwestchester.org, call 914-242-7433, or email [email protected]. Visit RideConnectWestchester.org. Book Barn Special Offer Buy 10 or more books at the Book Barn and receive one free book (excluding collectibles) or one free Book Barn tote bag. Hours are Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, 4 to 6:45 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you’re already an EV owner who would like to show off your vehicle, contact sadw@ optonline.net to register. Red Mills Art Exhibit The town’s Recreation and Parks Department is presenting the Red Mills Historic Park Art Exhibit at Red Mills Park, 23 Hill St., Mahopac. The free exhibit will run until Oct. 30 and is open to the public daily from dusk to dawn. It’s made possible in part by the Putnam Arts Council’s Art Link Grant Program and public funds from Putnam County. For more info, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 845-628-7888. MUSINGS FROM PAGE 20 Letters and Op-Ed Policy Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Mahopac News or its affiliates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verification. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verified or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at mahopacnews@ halstonmedia.com. For more information, call the editor at 845-208-0774. Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at mahopacnews@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 845- 208-0774.

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