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VOL. 14 NO. 21 THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 23 CLASSIFIEDS 22 LEGAL NOTICES 22 LEISURE 16 MAHOPAC MUSINGS 4 OPINION 8 Mahopac grad saves the oysters pg 3 YOUR NEIGHBOR Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. LAWRENCE ZACKS #6 RE/MAX Agent in NY State 3+ Decades Experience RE/MAX Classic Realty Please contact Larry directly for a showing at 914-282-6440! Over 3,000 Families Helped Scan here! NEED MORE INFO? Amazing Custom Built Home with all Amenities! (4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths) 4,685 Sq. Ft. Stunning Chef’s Kitchen w/Center Island (counter seating), spacious Breakfast Nook + Fireplace. Kitchen, Family Room (w/Fireplace) & wonderful Sunroom all offer French Door access to enormous Deck for Entertaining. Large Formal Dining Room. Gorgeous Primary Bedroom Suite w/Fireplace, 2 Walk-In Closets + Full Bath w/Soaking Tub & Separate Shower. Huge Bonus Room. Designed as potential Mother Daughter w/1,900 Sq. Ft. lower level (8 Ft. Ceilings - would be easy to finish), Full Bath already in place + Walkout to Yard. Oversized 3-Car Garage. Spectacular property... $1,199,000 SPECTACULAR HOME JUST LISTED! BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE The voters have spoken, and Supervisor Mike Cazzari will serve another two years as the town’s top elected official. During the Republican primary on Tuesday, Cazzari handily defeated his challenger, former supervisor Ken Schmitt, taking 59 percent of the vote, an 835-574 margin, according to unofficial results posted by the County Board of Elections. Schmitt is the longest-serving supervisor in the history of the town of Carmel (14 years) but lost in the GOP primary in 2021 to Cazzari, who is the former chief of the Carmel Police Department. Because the Democrats have not nominated a candidate for supervisor, Cazzari will run unopposed in the general election in November, making him the presumptive winner. “I want to congratulate the former supervisor for running a good race,” Cazzari said. “He served our town for 14 years and deserves our praise.” Cazzari said he thinks the strong victory is an endorsement of the job he’s been doing so far. “I want to thank the voters for showing confidence in me during my short stint in office,” he said. “They like the direction the town is going in. No more status quo. We have tackled the issues head-on. This is only a two-year term, but it takes four or five years to get things done with all these government mandates, dealing with the DEC, and the DEP. I am so thankful to all my supporters.” Cazzari said his next term will be a busy one. “There is a lot on the to-do list,” he said. “Sewer, water, and parking all need to get straightened out. We need the infrastructure to build the tax base.” In the race for town council, newcomer Robert Kearns overcame his underdog status by garnering 823 votes, good enough for second place and a spot on the general election ballot on the GOP line. Incumbent Frank Lombardi received the most votes (844) and will also move on to the general election in November. Incumbent Robert Schanil Jr., who served as deputy supervisor for the past year and a half, came in third with 666 votes and was not re-elected. “I am humbled by my victory,” Kearns said. “At the same time, I want to thank Bobby Schanil for his service to the town and I look forward to putting forth my agenda and pledge not to let my supporters down.” Lombardi said he was humbled by the support the voters showed him. “I look forward to continuing to work for the benefit of the town of Carmel for the next four years,” he said. “There is a lot on the agenda but it’s nothing we can’t handle. Things move slowly because of all the regulations we have to go through. We wish it would move faster, but do what we have to do on our end. We will get there.” Lombardi and Kearns will face Democrats Kathleen Valletta and Jerome Mitchell in the general election in November. Cazzari wins GOP primary in supervisor’s race Lombardi, Kearns victorious in Town Board contest Mike Cazzari Frank Lombardi Robert Kearns

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Your Neighbor THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 3 BY EMILE MENASCHÉ EDITOR Former Sycamore Park lifeguard Charlotte Boesch grew up loving science and the outdoors. Now, the Mahopac High School grad is combining those passions in her work for the Billion Oyster Project, a nonprofit that’s helping to restore oyster reefs in New York Harbor. “Oysters were once a prevalent species in New York Harbor, until pollution, over-harvesting, and dredging decimated the population,” said Boesch, who was recently recognized as one of “40 under 40” rising stars in New York City food policy by Hunter College. “Oysters are filter feeders, helping remove excess nitrogen as they live. They grow in reefs, increasing biodiversity by creating habitat for other marine species and protecting shorelines from damaging coastal storms and erosion. They are ecosystem warriors and protection against climate change.” Boesch, who now resides in the city, links her love of nature and science to her upbringing in Mahopac. “I played on the tennis team and enjoyed easy access to hiking, biking, swimming, and other outdoor activities the Hudson Valley has to offer,” said the 2012 Mahopac grad, who earned her bachelor’s degree in anthropology and environmental studies at Hamilton College. “My childhood had many touch points with the ocean and nature. My mom is a professional horticulturist and as a child, I spent many days in our family vegetable garden, chicken coop, greenhouse, and orchard. My dad is an archaeologist, who took us on many outdoor field trips, where our heads were constantly on the ground, looking for ancient clues. I never really knew office jobs existed.” Boesch developed a love for the ocean during family summers on Cape Cod. “I was a lighthouse fanatic and wanted to visit every single lighthouse on the East Coast,” she said. “I loved the sea, its vastness, and beauty, and knew I wanted to explore it even more as an adult.” MHS grad helping to rescue NYC’s oyster reefs Charlotte Boesch finds passion in Billion Oyster Project IMAGE COURTESY OF CHARLOTTE BOESCH Charlotte Boesch Oyster collection SEE BOESCH PAGE 18 PHOTOS COURTESY OF BILLION OYSTER PROJECT/GIOVANNA KUPIEC

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They are accomplished and professional, yet accessible and friendly— a wonderful community resource that I would recommend to anyone. ~A.W. History Hunt The Carmel Historical Society’s 2023 History Hunt began July 1 and runs until Aug. 13. This scavenger hunt directs participants to locate various historical sites in Carmel and either take a photo (including selfies) or answer a question. for a list of items, email [email protected]; it will also be available at the July 4 concert at Red Mills Historic Park. Those who successfully complete the hunt will have a chance to win $100 at a drawing on Sunday, August 20. Fireman’s Carnival The Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department will present its annual parade and carnival next month. The fun and festivities open with the parade on July 6, with the carnival taking place on the 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15. As always, there will be rides, games, and food, along with a raffle to help benefit the department. For more, visit MVFD on Facebook or at mahopacvfd.com. 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. The Book Barn will be closed  for Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4. Repair Cafe On Saturday, July 22, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., volunteer repair coaches will be at Grace Lutheran Church, at 3830 Gomer St. in Yorktown Heights, to help people make all possible repairs free of charge. Lamps, small appliances, bikes, clocks, fabrics, toys, wooden items, crockery, jewelry, and computers/electronics are welcome (limit two items).  Mahopac residents are invited. Advance registration reduces wait time. Learn more at repaircafehv.org/yorktown. 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Cats and ferrets must be in carriers—top loading carriers preferred, no harnesses. All animals must be supervised by an adult. Social/physical distancing, face coverings while indoors, and a minimum number of people are appreciated.  For more information and directions, call the Putnam County Department of Health at (845) 808-1390 ext. 43160. Female Flag Football Summer female flag football registration is open for women and youth. Games will take place on the Somers High School turf field on Tuesday (youth) and Thursday (adults) evenings. Those interested can learn more by visiting clubs. bluesombrero. com/gridiron, emailing grid [email protected], or calling Gridiron Partners at 917-848-7780. 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. 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THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 7 BY BOB DUMAS EDITOR AT LARGE A new crime survey found that Carmel is the eighth safest small city in the United States and the second safest in New York State. Neighboring Yorktown was named the No. 1 safest small city in both the state and the country. The website MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics by quantifying the cost of crime and ranking small cities and towns nationwide and in every state. The data included violent crimes—such as murder, rape, and aggravated assault—and property crimes such as burglaries and car theft. To rank the safest small cities and towns in the United States, MoneyGeek started with standardized crime statistics reported to the FBI. To determine crime rates per 100,000 people, population data accessed from the FBI was added to the analysis. MoneyGeek describes a small city or town as those with a population between 30,000 and 100,000 residents. Crime cost per capita in the town of Carmel was measured at $74. It was $43 for Yorktown. Carmel Police Chief Anthony Hoffmann said he the report reflects well on both the department and town residents. “It goes to show what a great job our cops are doing and the support they get from the community,” he said. “It was a thrill and a little bit of a surprise because it seems like there is always a lot going on.” Hoffmann also said he was proud of Yorktown, where he resides, and reached out to Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble to congratulate him and their ranking. “For them to be No. 1 is nice to hear,” he said. “We share a border, and we work closely with them a lot.” “As a former police officer, I can attest to the fact that Yorktown has very low crime and we’re trying to keep it that way,” added Yorktown Supervisor Tom Diana. “The Town Board has consistently invested in our police force to ensure public safety and professionalism. This recognition by MoneyGeek validates our work.” Hoffmann said the Carmel PD’s effectiveness comes down to the effort of its officers. “The magic is there is no magic,” he said. “It’s just solid police work. They are young and very motivated and willing to learn and very involved in the community. They are always seeking out training to improve their skills.” Hoffmann noted that the force recently added a new boat to patrol Lake Mahopac and it’s first K-9 unit in many years, all of which, he said, will help Carmel police do an even better job. Carmel ranked eighth safest city in USA, second in state ‘It goes to show what a great job our cops are doing and the support they get from the community.’ Anthony Hoffmann -Carmel Police Chief placing the school on lockout. Mohegan Lake Professional and Volunteer Fire Department were also at the scene to deal with a fuel leak from the plane. Mohegan Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Empress Paramedics were also dispatched to treat the pilot.   The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)  and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were both notified of the plane crash. Investigators of the Yorktown Police Department verified with the Westchester County Airport and the FAA that the flight was scheduled. Investigators determined that there was “no criminality or anything suspicious” associated with the hard landing.  Chief Eade and the Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters oversaw the aircraft’s removal and cleanup of the fuel leak. The Westchester Department of Emergency Services, Westchester County Department of Public Safety, and New York State troopers also assisted. “It was a decent ending to what could’ve been a tragic situation,” said Yorktown Supervisor Tom Diana. “It was a small single-engine plane experiencing problems in the air and the pilot notified tower control that he was having difficulties with the aircraft and was looking for a large field to land. That field became the front field of the International School. I want to thank and acknowledge all of our first responders who arrived immediately on the scene.” The pilot was transported to Westchester Medical Center for observation and treatment of his injuries. According to police, the NTSB and FAA with take over the crash investigation.  CRASH FROM PAGE 6 CARNIVAL H H H H H H H H H H H COME JOIN US: July 6,7,8,13,14,15 Parade July 6 @ 7pm Pay one price to ride all night! The MVFD wishes to thank our community for their support of our Carnival ! LOCATED AT: 741 US-6, Mahopac, NY 10541 Raffle 50/50 Cash raffle 1st prize - 50/50 Raffle, 2nd prize - $500, 3rd Prize - $250 $5 Donation

Opinion BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER EMILE MENACHÉ, 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, JULY 6, 2023 “My love life is like a piece of Swiss cheese; most of it’s missing, and what’s there stinks.” -Joan Rivers I recently wrote a column about the perils of growing old. It’s true... it’s not all that much fun. But the one thing I do not envy young people today is the perils of dating. I can’t remember the last time I was out on a proper “date.” Anyone interested in a diabetic semi-ambulatory senior citizen who gets winded peeling an orange? I didn’t think so. But that’s OK. Dating is hard. I have talked to newly married couples and asked them how married life was treating them. They usually say it’s fine but are simply relieved they no longer have to navigate the precarious minefield that is the dating scene. They’ve stumbled across the finish line a bit bruised and battered but still reasonably intact. Look at their wedding photos. Those aren’t smiles; they are expressions of utter relief. Today, thanks to a myriad of apps, you can order up a date like a pizza. Of course, you run the risk of some psycho showing up and slicing and dicing you like items on a charcuterie board and then using what’s left as fertilizer for their oleander plants. In olden times, we actually had to meet the person in the flesh first. This could happen in a variety of ways—maybe at work, at a party, a club, or a bar. Maybe your mom would set you up with her friend’s second cousin. It was a lot of work, and you needed a lot of luck. You know... right place, right time, and all that. Maybe you would have what kids today call a “meet cute.” That’s the cute story you can tell your grandkids about how you met their grandmother. Something like, you were in the grocery store dairy section when you dropped your carton of almond milk. As you bent over to pick it up, you clunked heads with a stranger who was bending to help you. You locked eyes and smiled. Magic is happening. You are both lactose-intolerant. Of course, the odds of that happening are greater than winning the lottery and then being struck by lightning on the same day while doing your celebration dance on the front lawn. I suppose “meet cutes” still happen from time to time, but why bother with all that when you can just get out your phone and log onto Tinder and start swiping right? Tinder is probably the most infamous of the dating apps for reasons I can’t explore here in a family newspaper. But I can say that the profiles of its members usually include a photo (probably one that’s 10 years old), and some biographical information. If a user tells you that they read the biographical information, they’re probably lying. They might look at it to see how close the person lives to them, but mostly they are looking at the pictures. If they like what they see, they swipe the photo to the right and connect with their fellow Tinder mate. If they don’t like it, they swipe left and move on to the next one. I have a female millennial friend who uses Tinder a lot. A lot. Not so much anymore because she actually met a nice guy on it, and they just marked their one-year anniversary. I used to tease her a lot about it before that though. She’d get mad at me because I inadvertently kept calling it Binder. “It’s not Binder... it’s Tinder!” “Oh... (confused). What’s Binder then?” “I dunno. Some kind of folder you put papers in?” Today, there is a dating app for just about every demographic. Stir is for single parents. Elite Singles is for rich snobs (85% of our members are university graduates!). Silver Singles is for folks over 50. (They should have one for people my age called Carbon Dating.) Be Naughty is for “flirtatious, casual dating.” (Ahem.) JDate is for Jewish singles. Black People Meet is pretty self-explanatory. Farmers Only is for, yep... farmers. In fact, there are several apps for farmers. Who knew there was a need? I couldn’t find one for journalists. I’ve never tried to use any of these apps. I come from an era when singles would reply to classified ads in the back of sketchy publications. (“Do you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain?”) All this ruminating about dating got me thinking about some of my most disastrous dates. There are many from which to choose, but let me share some of the highlights. For my junior prom, I was set up with my best friend’s girlfriend’s best friend. Carbon dating BOB DUMAS OUT OF MY HEAD Pip is a small dog, about onethird Jack Russel terrier, onethird beagle. Whatever else her ancestry, your guess is as good as mine.  Her brown and white speckled ears are soft as silk purses and remain her most puppyish feature. She is almost 8. I tease her mercilessly. I kiss her. She knows I love her and bears me no grudge.  “Look, Pip, roses are falling from the sky!”  They are on my shoulders, my hands, everywhere. What shall we do with all these roses? Pip looks up at the dawn-filled sky. She can’t see them, but her eyes are two beautiful roses. The further we walk, the more I feel everyday life slipping away, being replaced by a force more constant and pure. Meanwhile, Pip discovers the world through her nose. She’s like a child, excited and running after every new scent, yet when I call her, she’s obedient. She’s my brother’s dog and, should I fail to bring Pip home to him, should I lose her, it’d be best for me to leave the country.  The spell of daybreak is broken by the cries of a woman in distress. Pip, as is her habit, runs toward danger. “Pip, be careful, there may be a Adventures with Pip LORENZO GARO OF HUMAN INTEREST SEE GARO PAGE 10 SEE DUMAS PAGE 14

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THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 OPINION MAHOPAC NEWS – PAGE 11 SUMMER OPEN HOUSE Maplewood at Danbury is excited to share our beautiful community with you. Come experience our boutique style living. We offer on-site nursing, seasonally inspired dining, a robust engagement calendar, and much more. Stop by for a guided tour and take home a taste of Maplewood. Enjoy a delicious take-home dinner for two on July 18th, and take-home lunch for two on July 22nd. 22 Hospital Avenue | Danbury, Connecticut | 203.744.8444 | MaplewoodAtDanbury.com RSVP By July 16th to Jennifer Burke-James at [email protected] or call 203.744.8444. TUESDAY, JULY 18TH | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM SATURDAY, JULY 22ND | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ASK ABOUT OUR SUMMER SPECIAL! Rarely does a good story come along that involves so many of my hot button issues (bipartisan cooperation, civics education, political polarization, and improving civil discourse). It started with a phone call last September out of the blue, which I first thought was a wrong number. The woman on the other end thought she was calling the local Republican party. My number apparently was on an old web page from a decade ago when I was the local chair. Her name was Dr. Jennifer Ladon, and she was a social studies teacher and the chair of the department at Byram Hills High School. She was looking for a few people involved with politics or advocacy to participate in a discussion with her class about voter participation, which was one segment of a three-year Global Scholars program. I told her that, although she had dialed a wrong number, she may have the right guy. I was a former and perhaps future elected official and had experience running campaigns. As an added bonus, I am Byram Hills alumni, having graduated there just after the stone age, so it gave me an opportunity to visit the school again for the first time since graduation. The class was fun. Each participant was interviewed by three separate panels of students who had clearly done their homework. They asked good questions. I must admit I was a little nervous, but they went easy on me. In December, I got a follow-up email from Sophie Dockswell letting me know that she and two classmates, Allie Waxman, and Anastasia Byrnes, were doing a Changemaker project on political polarization, partly because of my comments on the topic in my September interview. They wanted to conduct another thorough interview as part of their project, and I accepted their invitation to participate in a Zoom call about their initiative. Last week, Sophie followed up with an email update on the project and a thank you along with her partners. They had created a pitch deck and videos about their work, built a website, designed lesson plans and taught a class to middle schoolers. Along the way, they persuaded a panel of judges and donors to contribute funds to the project so they could do outreach to build interest in their work. Their approach to teaching a class about civil discourse and polarization was clever. They asked general questions like, “is social media a very negative platform that increases teen anxiety and depression?” Or, “do girls face more peer pressure than boys?” Or, “is math the most important subject in school?” By keeping it out of the realm of politics, since most eighth-graders aren’t politically engaged, they could focus on how to have a meaningful discussion civilly with give and take from all participants. Only at the end of the class did they talk about some of the causes of political polarization and how to combat it and why it is important to develop norms to combat it. One of the participants said, “They kept the conversation in control and helped us understand each other. I really liked the one about taking winning off the table. A debate/discussion should be about understanding, not winning.” Their “Pleasant Politics Party” was selected as one of 10 finalists from across the country and after participating in a meeting with all the other finalists, donors and judges, they were selected the winner. Deservedly so. With the sometimes-negative chatter about the next generation, it was heartening to get a glimpse of what the future holds. If these three young women are representative of the level of engagement, empathy and thoughtfulness of their generation, our future is bright and filled with hope. The ‘Pleasant Politics’ party SUBMITTED The future looks bright with Allie Waxman, Anastasia Byrnes and Sophie Dockswell DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

PAGE 12 MAHOPAC NEWS – TH Mahopac Middle School celebrated the diversity of its community last month as families, teachers, and administrators gathered for the 11th annual English as a New Language (ENL) Multicultural Dinner. Created and coordinated by MMS ENL teacher Susan Cotten, the dinner celebrates the diversity of Mahopac students while honoring and acknowledging the contributions and cultures of immigrant families. As always, food was among the highlights, with each family bringing a traditional homecooked meal to share with the group. Other highlights included a studentcreated slideshow, poetry (in both English and students’ native languages), and dance routines performed by the seventh and eighth-grade ENL students. Superintendent Christine Tona, MMS Assistant Principal Patrick Keevins, members of the school board, and over 100 other members of the community and school district were on hand, including current and former students of all ages. “The celebration creates an open and informal setting in which people of different cultures can interact,” Cotten said. “They share food and conversation, and learn about their differences while developing an understanding of their commonalities.” Joseph Sandoval Martinez, his aunt, and his big sister Leslee Sandoval Martinez People line up to taste the wide variety of dishes prepared by Mahopac families. MMS Multicultural Dinner features great food, music, art, and poetry A world of flavor—and fun Seventh graders Gabriela Zavala Rojas and Paola Salmeron and her cousin demonstrate a traditional dance Students, teachers and The eighth grade dance group with Susan Cotten NEW YORK HO HELP IS AVAILABLE EVEN ROOFING | SIDING | WIN Approved applications will have the work completed by a q Not affiliated with State or Gov Program 888-2 or visit NYP NEED HELP WITH EX WE MATCH YOU WITH FUN ...but it won’t last! Enrollment is Programs, appointments, and insta ACT N NMLS #60828 Registered Mortgage Broker NY & CT Banking Depts. All Loans Arranged through Third Party Providers. Call Us Today! 800-771-1071 YOUR LOCAL HOME MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS 1013 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 - www.putcap.com Pizza and Pasta Pick up or FREE Delivery with minimum $15 TUESDAY SPECIAL $2 OFF any large pie Exp. 7/30/23 LUNCH SPECIAL 2 slices cheese pizza plus can of soda $8.50 Mon-Thurs. 11:30-3:30pm Exp. 7/30/23 Under New Ownership since 2022 Why wait on long lines, when you can order on line! www.cacciatoripizzamahopac.com 941 So. Lake Blvd • Mahopac NY 10541 • 845-628-7984 FAMILY SPECIAL 2 large pies and a 2 litter bottle of soda

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PAGE 14 – MAHOPAC NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 (mis)Understanding Mammy The Hattie McDaniel Story July 14 -30 By Joan Ross Sorkin Directed by Seret Scott Starring Multi Award Winning TINA FABRIQUE Tickets at: theSchoolhouseTheater.org A Westchester Premiere! A One Woman Play with Music “...a heart-breaking story of stardom and struggle in America” We Carry A Complete Line of BioGuard Pool Treatments (Follow that?) Her name was Lana, and I was excited because she was really cute. I’d met her several times but didn’t really know her all that well. What I didn’t realize at the time was that she had a crush on another boy, but this guy already had a girlfriend, and he was taking her to the prom. Lana just wanted to go so she could keep an eye on him. She had zero interest in me, which explains our stilted conversations throughout the evening and the fact that she wouldn’t dance with me unless this other dude was out on the dance floor with his date. I was oblivious to this at the time but learned about it in the following weeks. All these years later, it still rankles me. One time, I got a job at a car dealership (that is going to be a whole other column.) This dealership had gone into arrears and GM seized its inventory. They sent a team to the store to keep track of the cars, and if we wanted to go on a test drive with a customer, we had to get the key from one of them and sign it out. One of those “key monitors” was a pretty girl who was funny and flirtatious. I took her to lunch at the place next door and we got along famously. I asked her out on a proper date, dinner and all that, and she said yes. I took her to one of my favorite restaurants at the time, Rosy Tomorrow’s in Brewster. At the restaurant, she began acting strange. Her eyes were glassy, and she was speaking low and slow... if she spoke at all. After the meal came, we were eating in silence when suddenly she murmured, “You don’t like me, you just wanna [expletive deleted].” She then jabbed her fork into her salad and tossed some at me. “What the hell?!” I cried. She did it again. I got up and found our waitress. “My date is not feeling well. We are going to have to leave,” I told her, handing her some cash. We drove home in silence, and I was glad to be done with it. But strangely enough, she kept calling me and saying what a great time she had. “But you threw food at me.” “Oh, I was just having fun.” “You thought that was fun?” Fortunately, not too long after that, GM transferred her to another location, and I didn’t have to deal with her anymore. I don’t know. Maybe I just wasn’t cut out for the dating scene. I am not particularly fond of pina coladas and definitely don’t like getting caught in the rain. I prefer cheap tequila and violent hailstorms. Which would probably explain a lot. DUMAS FROM PAGE 8 County immigrant policy mispresented Dear Editor, Recent press coverage by both the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), an established mega-liberal organization that actively advocates for “sanctuary” policies and open borders, and our lone Democrat Putnam County legislator, Nancy Montgomery, represent a fundamental misrepresentation of Putnam County’s recently proposed homeless shelter legislation. This legislation does not make the current operations of providers for the homeless in Putnam County illegal. County Executive Kevin Byrne and numerous other legislators, along with the Putnam County Law Department, explained exactly how Montgomery and NYIC misrepresented the proposed legislation at Legislative Rules Committee. To suggest the proposed local law prohibits the continued operation of several local organizations’ mission of assisting the homeless is simply disinformation. The disinformation only fans the flames of hate, which we see stoked by President Biden’s leadership daily. Our current illegal immigration crisis merits a thoughtful and intelligent discussion and response. This is why, unlike our autocratic governor and despotic president, County Executive Byrne engaged with the legislature instead of solely relying on executive action.  Legislator Montgomery was in “lock step” with this country’s current regime when she declared “there is no emergency” during the Rules Committee meeting, even though both New York City and the state of New York have declared emergencies associated with the migrant crisis. In the same breath, Legislator Montgomery asserted Putnam County is thwarting New York City from sending its homeless population to Putnam County and thereby somehow hurting our businesses. The double-talk is hard not to notice.  Putnam County’s response has been measured and responsive, requiring a shared service agreement to address any and all concerns, which should have first been addressed by the federal government long ago. This crisis is the result of a national issue that has been debated for decades and it merits a comprehensive plan and response by the federal government—we cannot simply allow it to be foisted onto county or local governments. The federal government must advance a solution that addresses the immediate homeless emergency, fixes the asylum-seeking process, and finally secures our nation’s borders. -Patricia Sheehy Carmel LETER

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That is, until a lifeguard blows a screeching whistle right in your ear at somebody in the pool. DON’T SIT ON THE ROPES! By the way, a pool is the ONLY place where it’s not dangerous to sit on a rope. I have my favorite types of music, I’m very picky about films and I only seem to watch television from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. But fiction is my chance to get a glimpse of any other culture, gender or social class, at any period of history, and I take full advantage of it every day. My awe of the talent of the novelist is boundless.  I’m an avid reader, you might say a voracious reader, because it would be faster for me to actually eat the book than to read it. I’m a slow reader. If I started “War and Peace” in high school, I would still be on the first part of the book, and I’d be thinking to myself, WOW, when is there going to be peace around here? I have my favorites of course. John Steinbeck can bring you to the depths of despair, and what seems hopeless often represents a choice, a set of possibilities that people navigate either well or poorly. After reading a chapter, doing the dishes doesn’t seem quite so bad. If you come over and I have exceptionally clean flatware, you can thank John Steinbeck. Anne Tyler is another one of my favorites. Her protagonists, which she insists are not her, sometimes undergo weighty struggles in ordinary situations that are revealed in anecdotal details and amusing dialogue. She makes adversity fun, as it certainly should be. Larry McMurtry has a vast range that not many other writers can boast. He can take you from Texas to Montana on a cattle drive, or maybe you’ll be stuck your whole life in Anarene, but by the end of the book you’ll have traveled just as far. Toni Morrison will give you some perspective and empathy. Herman Wouk, Gore Vidal and James A. Michener will drop you off in a foreign location or period of history, and pick you up later when you’re a little smarter. History is much easier to grasp when there’s not a test at the end. Maybe you want a fun summer escape. Ellmore Leonard is your guy. He’s written so many great crime stories that if you read a few, you’ll start thinking like a criminal, perhaps leading to a life in politics. John Irving will make you consider the virtues of wrestling, bears and paranoia more often than is medically necessary. Teachers and parents always tell you when you’re growing up that you can be anything you want to be, but that’s not true, is it? I can’t be a Black slave or a teen-aged girl or a Russian spy (If I was a Russian spy I certainly wouldn’t tell YOU about it, nor if I was a teenaged girl for that matter). But within the pages of a book, if you can dream it, you can live it, if only for a moment. Maybe you’re tired of being an astronaut and you always wanted to be a minimumwage food service worker. You can read “The Jungle” by Upton Sinclair and toil in the unsanitary conditions you’ve longed for.   Here are a few books that I loved, and if you’re not familiar with them, you can thank me later (and don’t listen to an audio book and think you’ve read them): “The Shipping News;” “Cold Sassy Tree;” “Empire Falls;” “Lincoln;” “Billy Bathgate;” “King Rat;” “Brazil;” “An American Tragedy;” “Rules of Civility;” “Prep;” “Less;” “Jazz:” “Don’t Stop the Carnival;” there are so many more I could write a book just of titles. You can let me know your list. A good novel requires a certain commitment of time, longer than just, say, skimming through some classified documents to see if there’s any juicy secrets you can share with your friends. But for that time, you will be amply rewarded. You’ll find out about things you never realized you didn’t know existed. You’ll learn them not by somebody telling them to you, but absorbing them by accident through the eyes of characters lovingly and painstakingly created. I like to think that writing would be similar to what I do, if my words had meaning and made sense. I curled up with a good book last night, maybe for too long, because this morning my hair looks a little weird.  Say hello at [email protected]. A novel experience RICK MELÉN MAN OVERBOARD

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County Executive Kevin Byrne said the measures are similar to two of the three executive orders previously enacted as part of the state of emergency he executed in May in relation to New York City’s moves to “relocate asylum seekers to Hudson Valley counties without coordinating with local municipalities.” “The city of New York has not been forthcoming or transparent throughout this process,” Byrne said. “We know for a fact that after promoting the Hudson Valley as a destination for their migrant-placement program, their representatives contacted at least one facility in Putnam. Like the experiences reported by our neighboring counties in Orange, Rockland, and Dutchess, this was done without any coordination with county officials.” Byrne said he believes the state of emergency and corresponding executive orders worked as intended. “To our knowledge, New York City has not had further conversation with facilities here in Putnam County,” he said. “Executive orders are effective but are for responding to emergencies and are not viable as a longterm solution. Legislation should be considered by our county’s elected lawmakers.” Legislature Chairman Paul Jonke said that Putnam County does not have the resources to take on asylum-seekers. “The purpose of this legislation is to give the county the ability to preserve residents’ rights, protect their well-being, and reinforce that we are definitively not a sanctuary county,” he said. “New York City has not been honest throughout this crisis, and our actions have successfully kept them from dropping migrants who have limited resources to support themselves on our doorstep.” The “rule of law” county designation recommits the county’s law enforcement relationship with federal immigration enforcement agencies in addition to its support of the U.S. Constitution, state Constitution, County Charter, and other laws, the county executive’s office said in a prepared statement. “The reality is, as a practical matter, the ‘sanctuary’ designation has taken on a new function serving as a magnet for migrants, regardless of status, who also require additional services which should be addressed separately at the federal level, not the county level,” Byrne said in the statement. “The Rule of Law designation makes it clear Putnam County, while a caring and compassionate county, is definitively not a sanctuary county.” “I’ve heard from many of my neighbors about this migrant issue. We’re trying to be as transparent as possible in this process, especially in the wake of New York City failing to be honest with communities north of Westchester County,” said Rules Committee Chair Toni Addonizio. “I supported the county executive when he declared a state of emergency with regard to this migrant crisis, and it’s why I pushed for us to make some of these rules permanent.” Last month, Byrne sent a letter to all hotels, motels, and temporary residences in Putnam County asking for their cooperation in communicating if they have received an inquiry from New York City officials regarding rooms for migrants. The county was informed that one facility had been contacted asking for a six-month to five-year contract to house individuals and that the facility declined the offer. Article courtesy of County Executive’s Office County law would require approval for migrant placement Proposed legislation calls for shared services agreement with city PHOTO COURTESY OF PUTNAM COUNTY GOVERNMENT Dozens of residents attended the Rules Committee meeting.

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He is also actively sought as a clinician and regularly presents lectures on a wide variety of musical topics. “Jason’s range of experience in choral directing, and his breadth of contacts in the musical world made him a leading contender for this position,” said Nick Simonelli, president of the Putnam Chorale. “This is only the third musical director that has held this position with our chorale in the last 39 years, so we wanted to engage someone with deep musical expertise and leadership experience. We are honored to have him join our organization.” “I am most excited to begin my tenure with the dedicated members of the Putnam Chorale,” Tramm said. “I look forward to bringing the best choral performances to the audiences of Putnam County and beyond in the seasons to come.” Tramm holds degrees in music from the Crane School, the Hartt School, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Conducting from Rutgers University, where he was the recipient of their prestigious Presidential Fellowship. In 2003, he joined the ranks of Metropolitan Opera Stars Renee Fleming and Stephanie Blythe when he was honored with the Rising Star Award from the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. His work in the choral, symphonic and operatic realms have received critical acclaim throughout the United States and abroad. Tramm served as Artistic Director of the New Jersey State Opera from 2008 to 2012 and is entering his 18th season as Director of Music, in Residence, of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association in the summer months, where he leads the choral, orchestral, and oratorio performances in the historic 6,500-seat Great Auditorium. He has also appeared on two National Public Radio broadcasts with organ virtuoso Gordon Turk and orchestra. The Putnam Chorale is a community chorus that provides musical opportunities for singers in Putnam and Dutchess counties. Recent performances have included Haydyn’s St. Bernardi Mass, Bruckner’s Missa Solemnis, and motets and cantatas by J.S. Bach. The chorale is in the middle of its 39th season, and is actively seeking singers to join the group. Rehearsals take place at the Carmel High School Music Building on Monday evenings beginning on September 11. To learn more, prospective singers can send an email to contactus@putnamchorale. org. Article courtesy of the Putnam Chorale Putnam Chorale appoints new music director PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PUTNAM CHORALE Jason Tramm Mahopac Public Library has received a $20,000 bullet aid grant that will help it upgrade and maintain its systems and equipment. Bullet aid grants are delivered to hundreds of libraries across New York through a program of targeted aid via state education funding. Mahopac Public Library and Brewster Public Library were both granted the $20,000. “It is wonderful to see investments in additional funding for public libraries as an investment in the future of our communities,” said Assemblyman Matt Slater. “By supporting libraries, we ensure equal access to knowledge, promote lifelong learning, foster community engagement, and contribute so much to our local towns. Recognizing the vital role that libraries play in society, it is crucial that we advocate for increased funding, enabling these valuable institutions to continue serving as pillars of education, culture, and social enrichment for generations to come. I am thrilled for Mahopac and Brewster to receive the appreciation they deserve and keep our communities that much better of a place to reside.” Mahopac Library Director Michele Capozzella said the money will be used to purchase a dedicated server which will provide more reliability and stability than the current library infrastructure allows. “It will also ensure enhanced security as we can monitor the network on a larger scale, rather than needing to attend to machines individually,” she said. Article courtesy of Assemblyman Slater’s Office Mahopac Library receives $20k grant

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