Mahopac News 03.10.22

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Local rabbi reflects on invasion of Ukraine

BY RANDY FREEMAN AND the Ukrainian people during this as part of Ukraine. e annexa- speak the Ukrainian language,

SUE RUSKIN MAYHER di cult time. tion of Crimea in 2014 escalated and consider the Jewish Ukrai-

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Wilfond’s ancestry is Ukrai- hostilities, and the war in Donbas nians as full members of society.

nian. He has family and friends involved actual naval attacks and Much of the rabbi’s knowledge

Does good always win over there with whom he has been cyberwarfare. is about the Jewish community

evil? We nd ourselves asking in touch throughout the crisis. Although, they are a “di erent of Ukraine, but the communi-

that question as we watch the He talks about the fall of the people,” Wilfond said, the So- ties have a long history together

desperate situation evolve in Soviet Union in 1991, and the viet Union had stamped out both and are intertwined. In fact, there

Ukraine. Rabbi David Wilfond, Ukrainian choice to become language and culture in Ukraine. is so much intermarriage with

senior rabbi at Temple Shaaray a democracy. e relationship Russian became the most used Jews that almost every Ukrainian

Te la, Bedford, believes that it between the emerging democ- language. In the 1950s Jews were family has a Jewish member. He

does. After two fulltime years as racy and Russia has always been separated out from ordinary told an interesting story that ex-

a rabbi in the Ukraine, and six contentious. ere was tension Ukrainians. Passports had a fth empli es the absolute bravery of

additional part-time years, dur- before the invasion. Since Febru- column that separated people out the Ukrainian people who have

ing which time he came to know ary 2014, the con ict was largely as either Russian, Ukrainian, or a long history of being attacked

both the country and its people focused on the status of Crimea Jewish. But today, aside from the and conquered. He talked about PHOTO PROVIDED BY TEMPLE
well, Wilfond spoke about hope and parts of the Donbas, which Russian separatists, all the people SHAARAY TEFILA
SEE RABBI PAGE 6 Rabbi David Wilfond
and the role it plays in the lives of was internationally recognized consider themselves Ukrainian,

Mask mandate for schools rescinded
COVID infections decline by 98 percent

BY BOB DUMAS peak of the Omicron surge, Gov. No one is happier about it than mandates and ended the contro- nally came, DiCarlo said it is
EDITOR Kathy Hochul lifted the state School Superintendent Anthony versy. important to recognize that some
indoor mask mandate for K-12 DiCarlo. Since students returned students may still wish to wear a
Students and sta in K-12 schools and daycare centers as to in-person learning last fall, “ e whole pandemic has been mask.
schools and daycares in Putnam of Wednesday, March 2. School DiCarlo has had to walk the frustrating,” DiCarlo said, noting
County are no longer required to districts and daycare centers have line between state edicts regard- that o cials would often say one “We get to see faces for the
wear masks. the option of requiring masks on ing masks and frustrated parents thing at a press conference and rst time and sometimes we took
their own, but all public school who wanted to make their own then something else would hap- that for granted,”he said.“We are
Citing statistics that show districts in Putnam County have decisions. pen. excited to see their smiles, but we
the COVID infections declined said they are planning to make still have to be respectful of those
by 98 percent and hospitaliza- mask-wearing optional. But as of March 2, the state “You didn’t know what to ex- who still want to wear one.”
tions by 83 percent since the Department of Health put an pect until you saw it [in writing],”
DiCarlo said. SEE MASK PAGE 6
end to the mask
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Jacque’s Spin on Music

ACQHUE’appy March!  p.m. Yes, a Mexican restaurant, ACQUE’ wiggle room. However, if more 157 Mamaroneck Avenue, 914-
I’ve got a lot to tell and they are hosting non-Irish than half your band is over 341-1558
you about. Let’s start music. However, the band 25 and lives outside the
with St. Patrick’s Day festivities has promised to learn geographic range, you Live music ursday, Friday
this month! one Irish song. Also, can still reach out, but and Saturday nights.
Fiddler’s Green Pub in Car- the margaritas and not for this project.
mel is celebrating all month. S PEEKSKILL
On Sunday, March 13, enjoy a SPI Paramount Hudson Valley
lineup of e Tipperary Knights 1008 Brown Street, 914-739-
at 4 p.m. with Irish Step Danc- S
ers followed by e Stephen P. USICtheir Verde sauce Bonus points if you 0039
Driscoll Memorial Pipe Band. J Enter the Haggis, Friday,
On ursday, March 17, Irish is green! Here’s have something
Step Dancers performing at 5 USIC March 4, and e Irish Comedy
and 8 p.m. with the pipers fol- hoping the band’s the other “kids” Tour, Saturday, March 5. Use
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O N MPatrick’s Day!
I recommend making reser- combination will For a full TARRYTOWN
vations for a 6 p.m. dinner at e Tarrytown Music Hall
Murph and Eddie’s Gathering take you back to listing of music
Place (formerly Bar’Lees) in 13 Main Street, 914-233-8356 
Mamaroneck on March 17. the rolling hills events across the Cherish e Ladies, March 17
Singer-songwriter Christopher at 8 pm. 
Brown will perform acoustic, of Sligo! You can tri-state area, If you have a space for live
Irish- avored originals and music, I’d love to talk about what
non-stop Gaelic tunes. Be also visit Oscar’s N ON visit HearIt ere. you have going on. Please send
prepared, Chris’ soulful baritone II to hear original com and sign up an email to jacque@wbutter y.
will bring you to tears. acoustic music with for their weekly ne.
ere is music in Somers Somers’ son, Dan newsletter. Between Jacque Roche is a freelance
on St. Patrick’s Day too. Salsa columns, please fol- writer, editor and music blog-
Verde will be hosting Pluck Zlotnick on the 17th. M low me on the FB Page, ger for HearIt ere.com and
& Rail on March 17 from 6-8 Jacque’s Spin on Music. contributor to several local pub-
Saturday, March lications. Archived broadcasts
of 2016-20 radio shows can be
19, Sundad, a Grammy heard streaming on Mixcloud.
com.
nominated, jazz, world-music

duo is performing from noon- CARMEL

2 p.m. at Daryl’s House Club, would like to Fiddler’s Green Pub 

Pawling. e next day, Sunday, be considered for a summer mu- 1870 RT.6 Putnam Plaza,

March 20, a high-energy acous- sic project currently in develop- Carmel, 845-225-9825

tic blues duo, Forst * Toscano ment. is opportunity requires Live music featuring local

will perform from noon-2. is musicians be 25 years old or musicians Friday nights from

electric guitar and harp partner- younger, while residing (or at- 6 - 8 p.m.

ship will surprise and entertain. tending school) in the following

And nally, I’m interested in counties: Westchester, Rock- MAMARONECK

hearing from original artists, land, Putnam, Fair eld, Bergen Murph & Eddie’s Gathering

solo, duo, trio or bands, that or the Bronx. ere is a bit of Place (former Bar’Lees)

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MUSINGS at 845-808-1390, ext. 43160. volunteer information at Putnam Vinny Tamagna, District Man- Extension [email protected] or
FROM PAGE 2
Volunteers Sought Hospital, visit nuvancehealth.org/ ager for the Putnam County Soil 845-278-6738.
Rabies Vax Clinic for Putnam Hospital
locations/putnam-hospital. & Water Conservation District Book Barn Hours
Attention Putnam Residents! Programs added, “a healthy bee population
Bring your dogs, cats, and ferrets to Tree and Shrub equals a healthy environment,

Seedling Sale and we all need to be responsible Mahopac Book Barn is open.
for nurturing nature.” Be sure Hours are as follows: Tuesday 11

a free rabies vaccination clinic on Putnam Hospital is looking to Putnam County Soil and Wa- to shop before the deadline of a.m.-2 p.m.,Wednesday 10 a.m.-

Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m.- recruit adult volunteers for several ter Conservation District and March 25. Plants will be sold on- noon, ursday 4-6:45 p.m., and

noon. Sponsored by the Putnam open positions at the facility. Cornell Cooperative Extension line only on a rst-come rst-re- Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Informa-

County Department of Health, Volunteers ages 18 and older are Putnam County o er Putnam served basis, and there are limited tion can be found on the Mahopac

the clinic is being held at Putnam needed to manage the hospital gift County’s 2022 Annual Tree quantities of seedlings and trees. Library website. Scroll down the

County Veterans Memorial Park shop as cashiers and to welcome and Shrub Seedling Sale. ey Beautiful owering shrubs like right side of the page to Book

(Upper Park), 201 Gipsy Trail and escort patients and visitors to have teamed up again to o er a beach plum, serviceberry, and Barn,then select “View Book Barn

Road, Carmel, and is open to all their destinations within the hos- wonderful selection of trees and nannyberry impress with owers Schedule.” Have a book donation?

Putnam County residents. pital. Volunteers will bring patients shrubs. What’s more, all proceeds and provide berries for foraging Call to make an appointment,Ma-

Bring photo ID as proof of Put- and visitors to medical and surgi- of the sale will be dedicated to birds. If your property is already hopac Public Library at 845-628-

nam County residency, as well as cal appointments as well as pa- Cornell Cooperative Extension’s on the Putnam Pollinator Path- 2009, ext. 143, leave your name

proof of prior rabies vaccination. tient oors. ey will also provide new education center at the Tilly way, these plants will t right and phone number. Someone will

Tags are not acceptable. If you do wheelchair assistance when need- Foster Farm Institute. Help sup- in. If your property is not on the contact you to schedule a date and

not have proof of prior rabies vacci- ed. Volunteers are also needed for port Cornell and Putnam Coun- pathway, this is an opportunity to time.

nation, your pet will receive a one- the peer-to-peer patient support ty with your purchase. purchase an attractive sign and
Italian American Clubyear rabies vaccine. Pets must be at program. is new program con-
is year, we are o ering na- take the pledge.

least 12 weeks old. All dogs must nects volunteers with patients who tive plants to promote habitat e seedling sale has a long-

be leashed and controlled. Any dog may have had similar experiences, for birds and pollinators. Why standing tradition of plant- e Italian American Club of

that may become aggressive must allowing them to lend an ear and to native plants? Plants native to ing trees and shrubs that create Mahopac on 141 Buckshollow Road

be muzzled. Cats and ferrets must support them emotionally through our area provide food and shel- habitat and protect water qual- is now open for party rentals. Come

be in carriers - top loading car- their healthcare journey. ter for nesting birds and nectar ity. Trees reduce the amount of see our spacious hall and book your

riers preferred, no harnesses. All Potential candidates will under- and pollen for specialist pollina- storm-water runo , which re- family party or business meeting/

animals must be supervised by an go an interview and screening pro- tors like many of our native bees. duces erosion and water pollu- event.

adult with the minimum number cess to determine if these positions “As worldwide insect populations tion while stabilizing shorelines, We are also seeking new mem-

of people necessary. COVID-19 are a good match for them. Walk- plummet, our backyards, gar- reducing the e ects of ooding. bers to join us in celebrating

guidance must be followed includ- ing and standing for extended pe- dens, and parks can provide vital Visit www.putnamcountyny. the Italian heritage and culture.

ing social/physical distancing and riods of time as well as a friendly, habitat for pollinator and birds, com/keepputnamgreen to see all Monthly meetings are held the

face coverings are required while caring manner are prerequisites to especially if we choose native that is available and more details rst Wednesday of each month at

inside the barn. the volunteer post. plants well suited to our growing on the order and pick-up dates. 7:00 PM. Please contact President,

For more information and To apply, contact John Mahoney conditions,” according to Jen Le- For additional information, Giulio Cefaloni for more informa-

directions, call the Putnam at john.mahoney@nuvancehealth. rner, Senior Resource Educator, contact Jen Lerner, Sr. Resource tion at 845-745-2655 or gcefalo-

County Department of Health org or 845-230-4752. For more Cornell Cooperative Extension. Educator at Cornell Cooperative [email protected].

The CLuocuknattry House
Luck is a funny thing. Some which totaled our car lets us walk Stuart, a self-proclaimed optimist,

scholars would argue that luck is away unscathed? It seems as if also considered having her chil-

simply a self-ful lling prophecy. there may be merit to the schol- dren her luckiest moments. But

at is to say that luck judgments ars’ and pragmatists’ beliefs that she added that she considered

are really a matter of perspective, there is some type of relationship herself happy and grateful for all

and it is how we interpret the between the glass half full and the things in her life and she believes

outcome that persuades our mind four-leaf clover. that these positive feelings be-

to view the event as lucky or not. While having a discussion get lucky outcomes. Perhaps the

Pragmatists would argue that we with some of the residents at e phrase, “one’s perception is one’s

are only as lucky as we think we Country House, an assisted living reality,” has some merit in this

are and if that is true, it seems that community in Yorktown Heights, whole “leprechaun luck” phenom-

optimists are then, the luckiest I broached the topic of luck. Many enon.

people of all. When an unforeseen of the residents believe they were

and unlikely event (like winning extremely lucky to have married e Country House is a marketing

the lottery) occurs, we rejoice, ex- their spouse. Others felt lucky to partner of this newspaper. is

claiming how lucky we are. And have such wonderful children. article is written by e Country PHOTO COURTESY OF THE COUNTRY HOUSE

when a potentially disastrous bliz- One of the residents said she felt House, a 100 bed boutique assisted Virginia Stuart, a resident at The
Country House Assisted living,
zard veers o course and misses lucky to have been cured from her living community, nestled amidst celebrates the “luck of the Irish”
while rejoicing in the many
our town, we breathe a sigh of cancer diagnosis. Two of the resi- a beautiful rustic landscape. It is lucky events in her life.

relief, and again, revel in our luck. dents, Margaret Cristello and Re- located at 2000 Baldwin Rd in

Are we lucky because a diagnosis nata Karlin viewed living at e Yorktown Heights, NY. For more

of cancer is only a stage one? Is it Country House as the luckiest information, call 914-455-1363 or

luck that the horri c car accident thing to happen to them. Virginia visit meridionsenior.com.

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OBITUARIES

Emily (Hanley) Olsen. She grew spend time with family listening law Stephanie Olsen, and her Falls. Denny attended school in

up in Lake Lincolndale, N.Y. and to stories, shopping, and making nephews and nieces will miss her Mahopac and joined the United

was a graduate of Somers High memories. She spent many fam- fondly. Judi is reunited in passing States Navy in 1963. He worked

School, Class of 1958. She rst ily dinners and celebrations at with her brother Ernest Olsen. for many years at Whispering

encountered the love of her life Four Brothers Restaurant in Ma- Judi will continue to be our light Pine in Landscaping and then

at e Dug-Out Restaurant in hopac and enjoyed looking for of hope and goodness, one half worked in construction and well

Mahopac. ey married in 1959, seashells on her walks in Garden of the heart and soul of our fam- drilling. He later worked for New

dancing to Elvis Presley’s “Love City Beach. To know Judi was to ily, and our quiet strength. ank York State in the Department of

Me Tender,” Judi’s favorite artist. love Judi; her love was uncondi- you Judi, thank you mom, thank Transportation, rst in Katonah,

As a wife, Judi was Bobby’s true tional. Judi truly saw and believed you grandma, for helping us to be and then on Ludingtonville Road

compliment. roughout their the best in everyone and made the kindest versions of ourselves. in Kent, N.Y. and retired in 2009.

life together she was his co-pilot sure that they saw it too. We will think of you always, re- Denny married Vera Carter

for many car rides, and together Judi will be grieved by her calling the way you looked when in 1966 and they had a daugh-

Judith Ann Kelly they navigated through local husband of 63 years and by you smiled and laughed, remem- ter, Judy, in 1967. Denny was a
towns, long trips, and a full life their children Charles Kelly bering you when we smell the salt proud member of the Mahopac

with their children and grand- (wife Lori), Nancy Barker, Jac- air or see a pretty shade of purple, Falls Volunteer Fire Department

With profound sadness we children. As a mother, Judi was queline Wilson (husband Rob), and feeling the warmth of your for 60 years and was one of the

share the passing of our wife, her daughters’ best friend and her and Richard Kelly (wife Amy). love all around us when we need rst EMTs in Putnam County.

mother, mother-in-law, grand- sons were her pride and joy. As a Cherishing fond memories are it most. Denny, Vera and Judy moved to

mother, sister, great grandmother, grandmother, Judi was a frequent her adoring grandchildren, Sa- ere will be no funeral ser- Carmel in 1981. Denny enjoyed

and friend Judith Ann (Olsen) spectator at baseball and hockey mantha and Christine Kelly, vices at this time. In lieu of ow- landscaping and carpentry. He

Kelly. Judi, beloved wife of Rob- games, used her sewing skills in Kelly Ann Holmes (husband ers, please spread joy to others was very skilled at both. He also

ert E. Kelly of Mahopac, passed the creation of many Halloween Ian), John Barker, Austin and through an act of kindness in loved animals, especially his dogs.

away at 82 on Feb. 24, 2022 in costumes, and was the giver of Connor Wilson, Jenna, Mat- Judi’s loving memory. Denny was very loved by his

Garden City Beach, S.C. Judi the best hugs. Family vacations thew, Syd, and Shannon Kelly, Denny Patterson family and was a loyal and true
was born at home during a snow- to Lewey Lake and Garden City and her great grandson Declan. friend to many people. He is sur-

storm in Kent Cli s,N.Y.on Dec. hold some of the family’s most Her sweet sister Sally Olsen, her vived by his wife, Vera, daughter

10, 1939 to the late Ernest and treasured memories. Judi loved to sister Marilyn Buckley, sister-in- Dennis (Denny) Patterson Judy, granddaughters, Jordan and
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Denny was born on Jan. 27, and Bobby Reynolds. He is also

1946 in Mount Vernon, N.Y. survived by nephews, Chuck and

to Frances (Getner) Patterson wife Geraldine Patterson and

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OBITUARIES her brother, Ralph Cimino and Maria Inés. John C. Kelly er and was often found working
FROM PAGE 22
sisters, Maria Nero and Adelina Enzo found family wherever on a crossword puzzle.

Paonessa. he went. He is already tremen- John C. Kelly of Mahopac John is survived by his lov-

and Taylor Patterson, and their A Mass of Christian Burial dously missed by so many, but passed away peacefully on Feb. ing wife Maura; his sons John,

four children. He also had two was celebrated on Saturday, Feb. his hope was that the memories 5, 2022, at the age of 80. He Patrick, and Jerry (Tina), and

nephews, Michael and Billy 26 at St. John the Evangelist he left will keep everyone smil- was born on Oct. 4, 1941, in grandchildren Nicole (Shane),

Reynolds, wife Jennifer and Church, Mahopac, with inter- ing. the Bronx, son of the late How- Emily, and Kimberly and his

their daughter MacKenzie. He ment at Rose Hills Memorial A Funeral Mass was held on ard and Margaret (neé Breslin) great grandson Luke. He was

will be greatly missed by all of Park, Putnam Valley. Friday, Feb. 25 at St John the Kelly. predeceased by his brother Ger-

his family and his beloved dogs, In lieu of owers, please con- Evangelist Church in Mahopac. In 1964 he married Maura ald.

Jake and Brandi. sider a donation to St. Jude’s Please consider donations in Doherty and they were blessed In lieu of owers, please make

All are welcome to attend a Children’s Research Hospital Enzo’s name to St Jude’s Chil- with three sons. John worked a memorial contribution in his

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husband, Michele, she is sur- and laughter with family and

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Linda Welte and her husband, wife of 43 years, Marguerite;

Mark and Maria Rocca and her his cherished children Da-

husband, Tommaso, all of Car- vid, Danielle, Damian, Gabri-

mel; her loving son, Michael and elle, and Monique; his adored

his wife, Maria of Armonk; her granddaughters Brooklyn and

beloved grandchildren, Nicole, Josephine; and his beloved fam-

Christina ( Joseph), Daniela ily in Argentina including sib-

( John), Sarah, Justin, Michael, lings Liliana and Armando and

Brianna, Valentina and Evia and cousin Custi. He is predeceased

her beloved great grandchildren, by his mother Juana, his father

Gabriela, Giulia, Johnny and Ignacio, his second-father Bibi,

Maria. She was predeceased by and his sisters Donatella and

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