VOL. 8 NO. 21 Visit TapIntoMahopac.net for the latest news. THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 Smiles Iconic Mahopac Falls for everybody! business changes hands Red Mills Market sold as longtime owners retire BY BOB DUMAS Jedlicka’s parents rst opened he wanted to go into the family EDITOR the store in 1960 just down the business. road from where the business is “I enjoy people and that is After more than ve decades currently situated. At that time, what it is all about when you of service to the community, it was known as the Mahopac are in retail. You have to be a an iconic Mahopac business is Falls Store. people person,” he said. “In big changing hands. “We grew out of that and stores, you are treated terribly; Red Mills Market on South needed more space,” Jedlicka they don’t say hello or smile. My Lake Boulevard in Mahopac said. “In 1966, the opportunity employees were always taught Falls was sold on June 28. came up to buy the land and so to say ‘good morning’ and ‘have Its longtime owners, Ron we did and built the new store a great day.’ Just by being upbeat and Regina Jedlicka, decided to there.” like that, you are going to feel retire and sold the business to Jedlicka’s father got started better about yourself.” Alex Dabashi, and his brother, in the grocery industry work- Jedlicka said that is why his Tommy, and his dad, Musleh, ing for the now-defunct chain small mom-and-pop grocery who were the franchise own- known as Daniel Reeves Stores was able to thrive for more than ers of the Key Food store in the (it merged with Safeway). After 50 years while facing competi- Lake Plaza Shopping Center. the merger, the family moved to tion from area big chain mar- at store was torn down to Mahopac in 1950. kets. PHOTOS: TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL make way for a Stop & Shop. “We had neighbors who had “We took care of the custom- “We have another Key Food the Mahopac Falls Store and er and maintained the quality of Jacob Torres, 8, can’t stop together. Mahopac mom Ni- store in Beacon, but after the loss they asked my dad to come help our products—the meat, bread,” smiling after delivering a base cole Burt, who helped create in Mahopac we were looking for out,” Jedlicka said. “ ey ended he said. “Quality was the big hit during the Smiles games the program, said the idea is to another location here,” said Alex up splitting up and so my dad thing. We made our own salads held recently at McDonough show we are all a little di erent Dabashi. “We like the area be- bought out the grocery part of and our own sausage. No one Park. e event was designed to somehow, but it doesn’t matter: cause we already know the cus- the [business].” makes sausages like we do.” pair up special needs kids with Just go out there and have fun. tomers and we were looking for Jedlicka was 16 when he Dabashi said he will maintain general education students to For more pictures of the Smiles a place to get back into it. It just started working in the store that tradition. play baseball and eat hotdogs game, see page 3. so happened that Ron wanted to after school and on weekends. retire and so it happened.” He said he knew early on that SEE RED MILLS PAGE 16
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BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 26 CLASSIFIEDS 25 GOVERNMENT AT WORK 6 LEGAL NOTICES 24 LEISURE 23 VET FEST MAHOPAC MUSINGS 4 OPINION 8 Mahopac celebrates SPORTS 20 veterans. pg 14-15 PAGE 2 MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 3 Mahopac special needs kids are all ‘Smiles’
ere were smiles all around last month when special needs kids were paired up with general education students to play baseball and eat hotdogs together for what is known as the Smiles Program. e idea for the event came from Mahopac parent Nicole Burt about eight years ago when she and her children were in Sycamore Park and saw a child in a wheelchair. Her kids went over and played ball with him. “He felt like the king of the world when he left,” Burt recalled dur- ing an interview last season. “I thought, I want to make kids happy like that.” Burt’s son, Charlie, was a star football player for the MHS varsity. He was born without a left hand. “I know from my own personal experience [what it’s like to be an outsider] because of how people stare at my son,” she said. “And now look at how far he’s come. He was a star football player and now he’s going to college. “We came up with the idea of special needs students and the baseball players partnering up and doing a buddy system and learning base- ball,” she added. “Afterward, we have a barbecue. e main purpose is to show how special needs children are the same as general education children. ey nd a common ground—baseball and food.” Mahopac Sports Association supports the event by providing hats The "Smiles" team. and shirts for the players. “We are all human beings and we like the same things,” Burt said. “We are all a little di erent somehow, but it doesn’t matter. Just go out there and have fun.”
Chris DiSilvio and Charlie Burt Kevin and Charlie run the bases. run to fi rst. John Johnson helps his son Zakk with his swing. Joe Palmiotto and little C.J. on the pitcher’s mound.
PHOTOS: TABITHA PERSON MARSHALL Thomas Soehnlein runs to fi rst. Craig Browning coaches Jacob Torres, 8, on his batting stance. Michael Nuccio gets some baserunning instructions. PAGE 4 MAHOPAC NEWS MAHOPAC MUSINGS THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018
The Staff Mahopac Family Movie Night Putnam County You can enjoy some music and Library Events Wednesday, July 25, 4 p.m. e 4-H Fair refreshments while signing up EDITORIAL TEAM library will screen “Peter Rab- ursday, July 19, at Mahopac BOB DUMAS Bilingual Workshop bit,” rated PG, running time 95 e 47th annual Putnam Chamber Park, 953 South Lake EDITOR: 845-208-0774 Friday, July 20, 10 a.m. Chi- minutes. You may bring snacks, a County Fair will be held Friday Blvd. in Mahopac. ere will be a [email protected] ca-Chica-Moo-Moo is a bi- pillow and your friends. No reg- (noon to 6 p.m.), Saturday (10 Walk to End Alzheimer’s table in ROB DIANTONIO lingual, multi-model jam ses- istration needed. For more in- a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Sunday (10 the park during the summer con- SPORTS EDITOR: 914-302-5236 [email protected] sion. Youngsters will read books formation about summer movies a.m. to 5 p.m.), July 27, 28 an 29, certs, 6-8 p.m. Registrants will that demonstrate percussive at Mahopac Library, visit www. at the Putnam County Veterans receive tickets they can redeem ADVERTISING TEAM rhythms and inspire the most mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845- Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail at Cacciatore Pizzeria for a slice CORINNE STANTON timid performer to transform 628-2009, ext. 100. Road in Carmel. ere is free of pizza or Uncle Louie G’s for a 845-621-4049 into rock stars. is workshop parking and admission. e fair free ice cream cone. e Walk is [email protected] provides an opportunity to play Sunset Concert is sponsored by the Cornell Co- slated for Sunday, Oct. 21 at 10 LISA KAIN 914-351-2424 a variety of instruments and ex- Series operative Extension of Putnam a.m. at Putnam Veterans Memo- [email protected] periment with percussion. For County and will feature ani- rial Park, 201 Gypsy Trail Road, PAUL FORHAN families with children 10 years e town of Carmel’s Recre- mals, games, exhibits, pig roast Carmel. Visit PutnamWalk.org. 914-202-2392 and younger; registration is re- ation and Parks Department pres- and chicken barbecue, Touch a For more information call Venesa [email protected] quired. Register online at www. ents the Sunset Concert Series at Truck, Country Living auction, Marcellin at 845.394.4952 or JENNIFER CONNELLY mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845- Chamber Park, South Lake Bou- shing contest and Master Gar- [email protected] 914-334-6335 628-2009, ext. 100. levard, Mahopac, ursday eve- dening plant sale. For more info, [email protected] Anime Mange Gaming Club nings at 7 p.m. All shows are free. visit putnam.cce.cornell.edu or Putnam Arts Council NANCY SORBELLA Summer Meeting Bring a blanket or a chair. call 845-278-6738. 914-205-4183 Monday, July 23, 2 p.m. For July 19 - Soulmates (music e Putnam Arts Council, [email protected] Alzheimer’s Walk BRUCE HELLER grades six and up. 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Here is a list of meetings and other events Town maintains Aa1 Moody’s rating in the coming weeks for the town of Carmel BY BOB DUMAS town’s ability to maintain healthy fund tive variance. government and the Mahopac School District. EDITOR balances over the past several years. e e comptroller’s o£ ce also received the Times are subject to change. town’s general fund balance totals went Certi cate of Achievement in Financial e town of Carmel and its comptrol- from $7.1 million in 2016 to $8.4 million Reporting for the 25th consecutive year. CARMEL TOWN BOARD ler’s department received another glowing in 2017, an 18 percent increase—or a $1.3 “ at is quite an achievement because if Wednesday, July 25 review after its annual audit performed last million hike. you looked at the report you will see that Meeting starts at 7 p.m., Town Hall, 60 month. “ at’s very healthy; anything above 10 the last 30 or 40 pages are all statistical in- McAlpin Ave., Mahopac “We have issued an unmodi ed (clean) to 12 percent is considered good,” Kassay formation prepared by Mary Ann and her ursday, Aug. 9 opinion—the best opinion that you can said. department,” Kassay said. e Town Board will hold a second informa- receive—relating to the town as of Dec. Maxwell said over the past several years, e town also maintained its Aa1 rating tional meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Carmel 31, 2017,” said Alan Kassay, partner with the town has been able to avoid using fund from Moody’s, one of the highest ratings Town Hall in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, to continue O’Connor Davies, the rm that per- balance money to lower the tax levy and in- possible. It means “Obligations are judged discussion of the future/vision of the town, includ- formed the audit. “ e objective of our stead save that money for capital improve- to be of high quality, very low credit risk,” ing the infrastructure, town code, and master plan. audit was to obtain reasonable assurance ment projects and potential emergencies. translating to lower interest rates when the about whether [the town’s] nancial state- “We were doing that back in 2008 (us- town needs to borrow money. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ZBA ments are free of material misstatement. ing fund balance money to keep taxes e town has an array of capital im- ursday, July 26 As part of the scope of work, we reviewed lower) and we got a warning,” Maxwell provement projects on its plate right Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 60 management’s accounting estimates and said. “You should really not be doing that now—from improvements and upgrades McAlpin Ave., Mahopac the…treatment a orded to all signi cant to lower taxes. Now that we have [healthy to several town parks to the revitalization accounting matters. We found those all to fund balances], we can use it for capital of the business district to the creation of BOARD OF EDUCATION be reasonable.” projects, like Airport Park and last year’s a new master plan—and Councilman ursday, Aug. 16 Kassay, along with town Comptrol- revaluation.” Jonathan Schneider said he was relieved Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. ler Mary Ann Maxwell, made the audit Kassay also noted that the town’s bud- to learn the town is scally prepared to Falls School, 100 Myrtle Ave., Mahopac Falls presentation at the Town Board’s July 11 get projections have been spot-on—and handle them. meeting. in some cases, the actual outcomes were “Prior to this I was actually becoming LAKE MAHOPAC PARK DISTRICT: “ e scope of the audit was directed at better than the projections. For example, a little bit concerned about the possibil- BLUE GREEN ALGAE ISSUE all signi cant aspects of the town’s opera- in the most recent budget, $18.97 mil- ity of having [to break] the 2 percent [tax] Tuesday, July 31 tions to reduce audit risks to an acceptable lion in revenue was projected. e actual cap, but seeing we are increasing our fund Meeting runs 7-8:30 p.m. level,” Kassay explained. “Our primary fo- amount of revenue turned out to be $19.3 balances so drastically and seeing the fa- e Lake Mahopac Park District, along with cus was not on individual transactions and million—a $372,506 positive variance. vorable variances on the expenditures on the Putnam County Department of Health, will balances, but on the nancial statements Expenditures were expected to be $18.8 every department, I am becoming a little hold an informational meeting regarding the blue- that we are opining on taken as a whole.” million, but the actual number was much bit more comfortable with what the next green algae problem in Putnam County, particu- Kassay’s praise centered mostly on the lower: $17.3 million, a $1.4 million posi- couple of years are going to hold,” he said. larly Lake Mahopac, at Mahopac Public Library.
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Ask the Doctor Q: What is a hernia? or hernias in the groin, require a synthetic mesh to A: A hernia is an opening within muscles or connective repair and cover the defect, or hole. Other methods, Dr. Amanda Messina, FACS tissue, called fascia, through which intestines or fat like Laparoscopy and robotic hernia repair, allow Bariatric Surgery & General Surgery protrudes. Hernias tend to occur in the belly through the surgeon to make smaller incisions with smaller Northern Westchester Hospital previous incisions, or most commonly in the groin, operating tools. In both types of surgery, the risk of which is known as an inguinal hernia. They can develop complications is minimal – about the same as any at any age, from birth onward. Hernias may grow over surgical operation. Hernia repairs are ambulatory Learn more about time or they can come on suddenly; they may result procedures and you’ll be able to go home the same day. from strenuous activity, heavy lifting, during pregnancy, The risk of recurrence is slim: There’s about a 5 percent Dr. Messina, visit or even from a t of coughing. chance that a person will experience another hernia in the same spot or elsewhere. nwhsurgicalweightloss. Q: What should I do if I think I have a hernia? org/DrMessina A: It’s important to seek medical attention right away Q: How long is the recovery period? if you think you have a hernia. Aside from resting and A: I generally recommend patients take a week off from taking ibuprofen for pain, unfortunately there isn’t work and that they do not lift anything heavier than 25 a lot that people can do on their own when it comes pounds for at least six weeks. I typically don’t restrict to treating a hernia. The only denitive treatment is cardiovascular exercise with my patients and most surgery. Hernias, if left untreated, can continue to patients are able to return to regular activities without enlarge, putting you at risk for potentially dangerous pain after a few weeks. complications, like lack of blood supply or strangulation to the intestines.
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County Executive MaryEllen Mahopac Odell, right, and Putnam County Veterans Service Agency Director Karl Rohde applaud Richard VFW Farrell’s wife, Eileen, and their daughters after they spoke about him at the remembrance ceremony memb er held in his honor at the Row of Honor.
PHOTO COURTESY OF COUNTY honored EXECUTIVE’S OFFICE In remembrance of Rich- ard Farrell of Yorktown, who worked for the Putnam Coun- ty Veterans Service Agency, County Executive MaryEllen Odell joined his family, friends, and colleagues, along with his fellow members of Mahopac VFW Post 5491 at the Row of Honor along the shores of Lake Gleneida in Carmel on recently. Collectively, the group purchased six American ags in Interested Farrell’s honor. Interested “Today is the day that Memo- — in more — rial Day was recognized for 200 — in more — years, and in Putnam County, we pay homage to those sol- diers we have lost on both the observed federal holiday as well as the traditional holiday,” said interest? Odell. “Today, we are honoring interest? Richard, who was a dedicated soldier and an incredibly gen- erous man. is ceremony has inspired us. Every year on the APY* traditional Memorial Day, we INTRODUCING OUR APY* will hold a remembrance service INTRODUCING OUR with a consumer at the Row of Honor to honor 3 YEAR TOMPKINS with a consumer every veteran from Putnam who 3 YEAR TOMPKINS checking account passed away the previous year.” BUMP UP CD checking account Farrell, who served in the Ma- BUMP UP CD and direct deposit ** rine Corps during the Vietnam STARTING AT and direct deposit ** War and was a member of the STARTING AT New York City Fire Department with Engine Co. 80/Ladder 23 and retired as a re marshal in 1989, died Dec. 4, 2017. “Rich was a great friend and colleague,” said Veterans Ser- vice Agency Director Karl Ro- hde. “He is missed by all who knew him. e ags that were inking about putting money into a CD—but wondering if rates might go up? dedicated to him in the Row of With inking the Tompkins about Bump-Up putting money CD, you into can a keepCD—but your wondering options open. if rates If rates might go up? Honor pay tribute to his friend- With the Tompkins Bump-Up CD, you can keep your options open. If rates liness and wise counsel and will go up, you can opt for a higher interest rate once during your 3 year term. You help carry on his legacy for go up, you can opt for a higher interest rate once during your 3 year term. You years to come. He will not be can deposit more money once during your term, too. forgotten.” can deposit more money once during your term, too. e Putnam County Veterans To open your Tompkins Bump-Up CD, stop into your local branch today. Service Agency will work in co- To open your Tompkins Bump-Up CD, stop into your local branch today. operation with the local veter- ans’ organizations to collect the *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of June 15, 2018. is o er is valid for consumers only. O er may be withdrawn without notice. **A Tompkins Consumer Checking account with direct deposit is names. 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Immediately after passingDie the $1.5 broke!Obamacare had made the practice of political spectrum trillion tax reform bill last December— redlining those with pre-existing condi- Have you seen any of the grassroots Linker is stating that progressives want further enriching the “one-percenters” tions illegal. But the Trump adminis- protests against Brett Kavanaugh, everything their own way. ey absolutely and exploding the tration, in its attempt President Trump’s nominee to replace believe their own propaganda that Trump national debt—House HERE to destroy President Justice Kennedy on the is a fascist. But not just Speaker Paul Ryan spoke Obama’s signature Supreme Court? Trump. ey apply this to a throng of fellow AND program, has withdrawn Many are crazily over LIFE, standard to cover the entire conservative legislators in NOW! from defending the the top, making the HEALTH, right side of the country. the U.S. Capitol rotunda BERNIE Aordable Care Act in point that Kavanaugh is POLITICS When every normal ex- as they congratulated KOSBERG court, saying it no longer going to legislate away MARA ercise of power is protested themselves on their dubi- supports these consumer all female rights, lock SCHIFFREN as outrageous, no protest ous achievement. protections. up all immigrants and is heeded. And if anything “House Republicans e U.S. Department otherwise make way in our nation is approach- will aim to cut spending on Medicare, of Health and Human Services reports for the coming Trump- ing close to fascism, it is a Medicaid and welfare programs next that as many as 130 million adults under fascist-dystopia the left keeps insisting is political party that only wants one side to year as a way to trim the federal decit,” the age of 65 have a pre-existing condi- right around the corner. be able to participate legitimately. he said. “We’re going to have to get back tion and if Obamacare is scrapped, it In a hilarious twist, the criticism is also Nor is this a new tactic, to consider that next year at entitlement reform, which is could result in most not being able to fairly generic. Signs brought to protest everything the Republican does as either how you tackle the debt and decit.” qualify for insurance coverage in the Trump’s announcement of his pick high- laughable or fascistic and sometimes both. Reneging on budget promises they had private market. lighted this point unforgettably. Because Last week, Trump’s visit to the UK was just agreed to six months prior, in order Surprised? Wasn’t it Donald Trump the signs had left the name blank—making highlighted in the news. British journal- to get their “tax reform” measures to pass, during the presidential campaign who the point loud and clear: It didn’t matter ists, in turn, began reminiscing about how Trump and House Republicans are now promised over and over again to protect who Trump nominated. e activists con- this made Mitt Romney’s visit to the UK hard at work putting together a package Americans with pre-existing medical sidered each and every potential nominee in 2012, during his presidential run, seem of painful social welfare spending cuts conditions and not tamper with Social on Trump’s top list equally heinous. quaint in contrast. At the time, though, they intend to propose to Congress later Security and Medicare? When you begin to examine who Brett Romney’s comments about Britain were this year. In fact, if Republicans still rule Con- Kavanaugh is, these generic criticisms treated as anything but quaint. e British And, should Republicans continue to gress next year, rest assured that your achieve risibility. He is considered an press went to town on Mitt Romney, blast- hold their vice grip on both branches of Social Security and Medicare benets eminently qualied nominee, hired by Su- ing everything he said as disastrous and Congress in the coming congressional will be targeted for cuts; that Medicaid preme Court Justice Elana Kagan when ridiculous, with a level of left-wing moral elections this fall, societal havoc will benets in participating states will be she was Dean of Harvard Law School, pomposity seldom seen. Mitt Romney was reign as Dishonest Don and the “con- slashed; and that anyone with a history of as a law professor. As a federal judge, his characterized as a loud mouthed, political servative elites” get their chance to put medical problems who doesn’t get health rulings have been quite inuential, even in bruiser and a ruiner of diplomacy. Really? Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid insurance from his or her employer will the Supreme Court. He is no “right-wing Because, myself, I can’t think of a more dip- on the chopping block, and inict a near- probably lose coverage. Even having a job nut,” to say the least. lomatic guy who has made it into the lists death blow to the Aordable Care Act. with medical insurance benets may not Damon Linker, writing in Time for the American presidency in my lifetime. Trump and his Republican lemmings be enough; should Trump’s tactics suc- magazine, stressed how rational a choice For a lot of people, this was the straw (pack rodents known for following their ceed, employers could decide to refuse to this was. And then he addressed the that broke the camel’s back. In other leader as they charge to their deaths o cover pre-existing medical conditions. nature of the progressive protest and how words, when some citizens saw that even clis) intend to clean up their scal mess Prior to the Aordable Care Act overblown it is. In fact, as Linker goes someone with the sterling character and by proposing up to $50 billion in spend- becoming law, insurance companies rou- on to point out, protesting even excellent reputation that Romney possessed was ing cuts on the hard-earned benets tinely declined health insurance cover- nominations by Trump makes the unin- treated like an incipient Nazi by activ- of seniors, cutting Social Security and age to people who had ongoing medical tended point that part of the left considers ists—with the support and collusion Medicare benets, and gutting Medicaid conditions or recent illnesses. In addition, that any Republican participation in our of certain elements of the press—they and other essential programs that serve insurance companies regularly canceled democratic process to be dangerous and simply had enough. e kind of contro- the disadvantaged, the working poor and insurance coverage for people who be- fraught. ink about that for a moment. versies that the press let escalate were the disabled. came ill once the policy year ended. “[e] mainstream Democratic posi- so over the top, the insanity was visible Bent on abolishing the Aordable It’s interesting that America’s Health tion,” Linker writes, “has arrived at the to all. Remember the three weeks after Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, Republicans Insurance Plans (AHIP), a trade asso- point where it considers not just President Romney referred to binders of women are more than willing to deprive upwards ciation for health insurance companies Trump’s most egregious…behavior and applicants for jobs? e press treated of 52 million Americans of their health usually allied with Republican Party in- policies to be a truly alarming threat to this like he was the worst person in the insurance coverage, including 13 million terests, ardently supports those provisions liberal democracy in America—but long- world; someone who would set back adults under the age of 65 who have a standing, mainstream Republican positions pre-existing condition. 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Editor’s Note: Last week we Brain stretchis a mindset, like Montessori; he mistakenly ran a political editorial Parenting understood that children rely on written by Karen Aronian within Issues modeling from parents, siblings, her Parenting Issues and Education Education and peers to make meaning. (PIE) column. We regret the error. He understood that joy is the DR. KAREN catalyst for learning and teach- ARONIAN Neuroscience and neuroim- ing and that rapt attention and aging have armed what we togetherness are the bonds. already suspected—that music, art, language, spirituality, move- for learning how to learn. MUSIC, SUZUKI STYLE ment, and focused activity can e word “education” comes Parents begin learning instru- build a better brain. To reap the from two dierent Latin roots: ments with their children, in benets, though, we have to light educare, meaning to train or partnership. I Suzuki(ed) piano up areas of the brain not fre- mold, and educere, meaning to with my kids. We couldn’t nd quently activated. lead out. Both are critical com- a veried Suzuki school nearby, Accounting for just 2 percent ponents. Sure, kids can learn on but did nd a local piano teacher As your local Allstate Agent, I understand of our body weight but also 20 their own, but they really learn who aligned. My kids and I the unique coverage needed for the percent of our body’s oxygen and when we lead: when we make struggled through, practicing homes and cars in our community, and energy consumption (when we’re music together, learn language(s) together. I ubbed up the annual which coverage you may not need. You awake), the brain is the critical together, and play, create, or recital in front of my kids’ peers, could say I’m an expert at getting you the control center for keeping our dance together. Our participa- their parents, and our relatives. protection you want with the savings you bodies functioning and our minds tion and uninterrupted time and e risk was worth the reward. deserve. Call, email or stop by my office active. Brains have plasticity, and attention make all the dierence. Although piano wasn’t our des- for a free quote today. we continue to create new brain One man who knew this was tination instrument, it was the cells and neural pathways as we Shinichi Suzuki (1898–1998), a foundation and springboard for age. But that old adage of “use Japanese violinist, educator, phi- musicality: for voice, for strings, Shari Zimmerman it or lose it” absolutely applies to losopher, and humanitarian. He and for percussion. For me, 845-621-2557 brains, too. In short, we have to created a movement based on learning an instrument later in exercise our brains. the idea that music is language, life changed how I appreciated 957 Route 6 Children’s brains are especially that the ear is an instrument, and music, much more so than my Mahopac receptive to learning. I’ll set aside that all young children possess childhood lessons had done. the technical reasons here (corti- innite capabilities. e Suzuki I was also exercising my brain, Proudly protecting our community cal maturation as a prerequisite method, a curriculum and teach- lighting up both hemispheres for over 25 years. for executive function, for ex- ing philosophy, enlists parents in my eorts to determine the
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KOSBERG FROM PAGE 8 in the Aordable Care Act that protects the right of individu- als with pre-existing conditions. “Removing those provisions will result in renewed uncertainty in the individual market, create a patchwork of requirements in the states, cause rates to go even higher for older Americans and sicker patients, and make it chal- lenging to introduce products and rates for 2019,” the AHIP stated in a recent report. No matter that the vast major- ity of America’s voters (including 59 percent of Republicans) want no changes to Social Security and Medicare and, most importantly, also want the Obamacare provi- sion on pre-existing conditions preserved. e deceptiveness of Trump and his minions, and the vindictiveness of the Republican Party towards the disadvantaged, has always been obvious. Should cuts to social welfare funding come and critical health insur- ance requirements be done away with, Republican voters who lose benets will only have themselves to blame.
LETTERS FROM PAGE 9 to retire has been one of diculty and trepidation. My dedication to e Arc of Putnam, the sta, the people we support, and the Put- nam community has been unwav- ering and will continue to be so in the future. My heart will always be with the Arc of Putnam and I look back on my many years with pride and happiness. ank you to the community for your support over the past 18 years and I anticipate a smooth transition of authority for the Arc of Putnam, its people and its programs, while maintaining the incredible supports and services we have provided for the last 64 years. With sincere gratitude, I thank you. Susan Limongello Executive Director, Arc of Putnam PAGE 12 MAHOPAC NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 SCHIFFREN Keeping the brain stimulated FROM PAGE 8 patients and those at risk of developing one of the best activities to stimulate the women’s rights a 100 years. And a STRONG it found that playing bridge improved brain. ink about it—when cooking, bona de misogynist who wanted to make LEARNING thinking and memory or delayed you follow sequential directions, mea- birth control illegal. e game in the press deterioration. Playing card and board sure ingredients, multiply or divide to began to exploit these hysterical charges DR. LINDA games in general seems to have similarly increase or reduce portions, and then use instead of examining and de ating them. SILBERT bene cial e ects. what you’ve learned to create your own So, in a completely unintended conse- If you’ve tried playing bridge and have recipes. ( e only problem is that if you quence, the left’s unrelenting extremism decided it’s not for you, whether young have a tendency toward “taste testing,” a in 2012 against Romney helped incentiv- or older, here are some other activities couple of extra pounds can show up!) ize Trump’s election win in 2016. Trump Dear Dr. Linda, that stimulate the brain and/or encour- • Storytelling, especially about the appealed because he did not let attempts I’m 82, and my mind is as sharp as age social interaction: past, is excellent for the brain. It involves to destroy his candidacy go unfought it was over 60 years ago when I was in • You can expand your mind by do- recalling events in a sequential order. For the way that Romney had at times with college and learned how to play bridge. I ing crossword puzzles and other word seniors, it’s an excellent activity when his gentlemanly sense of noblesse oblige. encourage young people to throw away games. ey’re bene cial in learning to you’re with grandchildren, nieces and Enough, Trump supporters believed, with those electronic games they’re addicted recognize patterns, in recall, in problem- nephews or while babysitting. Besides a gentleman who will not ght back. to and pick up a deck of cards and learn solving and stimulating word association. passing on information, older family And the point here is about unintended how to play the game. It’s great for the • Reading, whether printed books, members can help children and grand- consequences of extremism. ere is always brain, plus it’s a lot of fun! eBooks, newspapers or magazines, also children feel secure as part of the family. another side to the pendulum, and that side Nora stimulates brain and social activity. Give the kids a chance to tell their always re-emerges. When you try to squash Dear Nora, Belonging to a book club or social group stories too—talking about homework, down a legitimate perspective to prevent it Your advice is good for young people— to review what you’ve read, focusing on making up stories, all help with memo- ever from getting power, that side instead as well as for seniors. Playing bridge analyzing and evaluating, are two bene - rization and organizing thoughts. It’s a will re-emerge renewed and powerful. has been proven to be a major factor in cial skills. A mixed-age book or reading wonderful brain activity for all ages. What is best in our Republic is for all staying mentally sharp. An outstand- club is ideal, connecting old and young. • Finally, it’s never too late to learn a of us to listen to the other side, to hear ing number of studies have found that • Indoors or outdoors, gardening may new language. It activates the brain and both sides of the argument, to understand playing bridge stimulates the brain, as it be the activity for you. Cultivating plants if you learn the language with a group, when the other side has powerful points. requires memory, sequencing, and visual- requires many parts of the brain—and in- the social bene ts are there! And the Know what you prefer. And vote for it in ization, all of which are crucial to learning volve planning, organization, observation extra bene t is that before a trip to a an informed way. But know as well that new things. And the bene ts to emo- and analysis. And, as a bonus, it’s physical. foreign country, you’ve already managed the attempt to destroy the other side will tional health are there, too, because bridge • Exercise not only stimulates the to get in some practice! not destroy it, but will instead renew its requires social interaction and recognizing brain, but it also helps the body. From Dr. Linda strength and purpose. nuances in other players’ behavior. preschoolers to seniors, it’s been found Whether the brain is developing, as that appropriate levels of exercise help If you have a question about your child or a Mara Schi ren, a Campus Watch Fellow, is with young people, or the goal is to sus- with alertness, attention and recall. Don’t school-related situation, write to Dr. Linda a Writer and Certi ed Functional Medicine tain cognitive abilities, bridge is a great forget dancing for the same reasons. at [email protected] or visit Health Coach who lives in North Salem. You option. Even studies with Alzheimer’s • Believe it or not, cooking or baking is drlindasblog.com. can reach her at mara.schi [email protected].
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RED MILLS changes other than a remodel in one time or another and have FROM PAGE 1 1996. since gone on to have successful “We had a grand reopening,” careers of their own. He believes “We will continue to make the he recalled. “We moved [walls] working in the family business sausage. We have the same peo- out closer to the front [parking played a role in that success. ple making it—the same crew— lot] and pushed out the back. In- “When you run your own so there’s no reason for me to side the store, we did away with business, there is no such thing change it. e customers are used some storage and added more as ‘hours,’” he explained. “So, in to it; the employees are used to it. retail space. And we never closed their jobs, they were always there All the salads are store-made and during it. We did all the work at an hour earlier or left an hour lat- we will continue that as well.” night.” er. When their bosses questioned Jedlicka said through the years Jedlicka said all four of his them about it, [the bosses] would the store went through very few children worked in the store at say, ‘now we know why your work ethic is the way that it is.’” Jedlicka, who is 73 and boasts New owner Alex Dabashi 10 grandchildren, said he has no in front of the Red Mills misgivings about retirement. Market in Mahopac Falls “Not at all,” he laughed. “It’s PHOTO: BOB DUMAS not hard at all. I don’t have to say anymore that I can’t stay out too late because I have to get up in grew quite fond of the Mahopac the re ghters. the morning.” Falls community—especially the “We would open the store to Plus, Jedlicka says he stops by re department. If there was a the auxiliary to help feed the the store several times a week to re in the middle of the night, he check in. would open the store to help feed SEE RED MILLS PAGE 16 “We shop there!” he said. The ribbon cutting is from 1996 after the store’s Over the years, Jedlicka says he remodeling. Ron and Regina Jedlicka with their four children cut the ribbon for the grand re-opening.
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remen,” he said. “Commu- In what has become an annual tradition at Mahopac Mid- nity service—that’s what it is all dle School, seventh-graders in Jason Klock and Tim Jordon’s about. ey are volunteers who technology classes took part in CO2-powered model drag- get up in the middle of the night ster racing throughout the schoolyear, which culminated in a and then have to go to work in nals tournament held at the school gym last month. the morning, so it was the least is year’s winners were Alex Pandolas (gold medal), Ryan we could do.” Capellini (silver medal) and Lukas Lee (bronze medal). Dabashi said he respects the Klock has been overseeing the races as an ongoing project legacy the Jedlickas created and for many years, but last year was the rst time he decided will work hard to maintain it. to hold the nals in the school gym and invite parents and “ is is an old location and is friends to watch. well-known, which is why I de- e cars are constructed from model kits—shaped from a cided not to change the name,” block of basswood, which comes he said. “I will be buying [inven- with plastic wheels. First, the stu- From left, tech teacher Jason Klock, Alex tory] from Key Foods, but we are dents create 2-D drawings of their Pandolas (gold medal), Ryan Capellini trying to keep the same philoso- design and then cut the car from (silver medal) and Lukas Lee (bronze phy [as Jedlicka]. We kept the the block with a handsaw. Spindle medal) and tech teacher Tim Jordon same employees and are trying to sanders and detailed handwork keep the same methods of run- help complete the model. e ning the store with the excep- students then get to paint the cars tion of upgrading the equipment with their own custom design. and remodeling a bit to give it a Powered by a CO2 cartridge, fresher look.” the little cars explode down a Dabashi said he’s also looking 70-foot-long track with speeds From left, seventh graders Grace Witt, to add more variety to the prod- up to 60 mph and are timed elec- Brianna Jubak and Philip Colbrook show uct o erings and expand the pro- tronically as they cross the nish off their model dragsters. duce selection. He will welcome line. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JASON KLOCK customer feedback. “I will look to see what the cus- tomers are looking for,” he said. “ ese days, a lot of people like My Community Bulletin Board organic and natural and we don’t have that as much right now. 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It’s what [the busi- over 7,000 USPS delivered mailing addresses every week. Call 845-208-8151 today! ness] was built on.” PAGE 18 MAHOPAC NEWS THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 IAC names grand marshals for Columbus Day parade
e Italian American Club “We are proud to recognize In addition, this year the Ital- ting that we honor two (IAC) of Mahopac has an- Regina for her achievements and ian American Citizen’s Club of descendants of these nounced the names of the 2018 sustained dedication through Mahopac will be celebrating its families, Regina Morini grand marshals of the Putnam the years in serving our commu- 90th anniversary. Cefaloni said and Mike Simone, who County Columbus Day Parade nity,” said Giulio Cefaloni, presi- that together with many other continue to represent the and Festivities. dent of the IAC. families, the Morini and Sim- spirit of volunteerism, as e grand marshals are Re- Simone is the highway super- one families were instrumental they follow in the foot- gina Morini and Michael Sim- intendent for the town of Car- in the formation and construc- steps of their ancestors,” one, and the honorary grand mel, a trustee for the Mahopac tion of the Italian American Cefaloni said. marshals are Salvatore Pascarella Board of Education, a member Club of Mahopac beginning All the honorees, in- and Angelo Pugliese. of the Westchester & Putnam in 1928. Besides the Colum- cluding Little Miss Co- Morini is a longtime volun- Association of Town Highway bus Day Parade, Dinner Dance lumbus, Laura Deleg, teer and dedicated member of Superintendents, a member of and Concert, the club sponsors and Miss Columbus, the Lake Mahopac Rotary Club, the Prevention Council of Put- many events for the community, Hannah Recine, will be the Lake Mahopac Garden nam and treasurer for Putnam including a homemade wine- o cially installed at the Club, and Eucharistic minister Community Cares. tasting competition, Putnam’s Putnam County Co- for St. John the Evangelistic “We are proud to recognize Got Talent Show, Evening in lumbus Dinner Dance Church. She formerly served on Mike for his commitment to the the Piazza, bocce tournaments Gala on Sunday, Sept. Mike Simone the board of trustees of Putnam people and Town of Carmel and and many other social and cul- 16, at Villa Barone Hill- Hospital Center, Hospice of for all his volunteer e orts that tural events. Scholarships and top Manor. In addition, a Westchester and Putnam, Unit- bene t so many,” said Cefaloni. benevolent giving are also part special tribute is planned ed Way of Westchester and Put- Pascarella and Pugliese are of the club’s mission. for families of founding nam, American Cancer Society longtime members and contrib- “Since the Italian American members. and the Mahopac Historical utors to the Italian American Club was constructed and con- Anyone wishing to Society. She served as assistant Club, volunteering their time tinues to be improved almost recognize any of the county executive and member of and talents to enhance the club entirely through the volunteer honorees with a con- the Putnam County Legislature. through the years. e orts of its members, it is t- gratulatory message in the club’s 90th Anniver- sary Commemorative Journal or wishing to at- tend the Columbus Gala BUSINESS OWNERS: Dinner Dance, visit the website italianamerican- clubofmahopac.org or call 845-628-1641. Jour- nal ads and dinner dance tickets can now be pur- Regina Morini OR chased online. LLC OPR ? S CORP? Putnam nonprofi t changes name HSA To more accurately re ect Mayor Mitchell Court, which what the long-standing non- features 24 apartments, and S pro t organization actually does 50 Main Street, which has 25 A and to avoid confusion with oth- apartments. 401 er area organizations, the Put- BSHF unveiled several new nam Community Foundation marketing and outreach plat- has o cially changed its name forms featuring its new name to the Brewster Senior Housing this week. ese include a new Foundation. website at brewsterseniorhous- “After considerable discus- ingfoundation.org, which of- sion and research, the Board of fers a more e cient and user- Directors of the former Putnam friendly design along with more Community Foundation voted in-depth information about the unanimously late last year to nonpro t a ordable housing or- change the organization’s name ganization. YOU HAVE THE CONCERNS... to the Brewster Senior Housing DiVestea said that in addi- Foundation,” said Joseph Di- tion to senior housing, BSHF’s GET THE TEAM TO HELP YOUR Vestea, chairman of the Board mission will continue to provide for Brewster Senior Housing support for other human service BUSINESS RUN SMOOTHLY Foundation (BSHF). “We think nonpro ts in the community. this name more accurately rep- “We believe that BSHF is resents who we are and our more than a provider of housing. mission of providing a ordable We will strive to invest in Brew- housing for the senior commu- ster and collaborate with local nity in Brewster and Putnam government and other nonprof- County.” its to strengthen the community e nonpro t, which formed we live in,” DiVestea said. nearly 20 years ago in 1999, For more information about 845.628.5400 operates two a ordable senior BSHF, visit brewsterseniorhous- housing residences in the vil- ingfoundation.org, or call 845- lage of Brewster. ese include 278-2130. THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2018 MAHOPAC MUSINGS MAHOPAC NEWS PAGE 19 MUSINGS is hosted by the Putnam County session is o ered every Friday af- will meet Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 7 dassah’s annual bu et lunch FROM PAGE 4 Department of Health and will ternoon from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for p.m. to discuss the book “ e and card party will be held on take place at the Carmel Fire De- help with phones and tablets. A Second Mrs. Hockaday” by Su- Wednesday, Aug.29 at noon event director, at 845-808-1881, partment, 94 Gleneida Ave, Car- description of the classes can be san Rivers. e meeting will be at the Putnam Golf Club, 187 or email [email protected]. mel. Ra£ e prizes, information, found at: www.putnamrsvp.com/ held at Reed Memorial Library, Hill St., Mahopac. e cost is We rock rain or shine and take activities and refreshments will be clc/. Registration must be in per- 1733 Route 6, Carmel. Contact $45. Send your check payable to it indoors to the large ballroom provided. Pre-registration is pre- son. For more info, call Judy Kolt at 845-225-2439 with questions. Tamar Chapter of Hadassah to during inclement weather. ferred but walk-ins are welcome. 845-277-5422. Barbara Kaiser 772 A Heritage First 25 people to pre-register will Hadassah Hills, Somers, NY, or elma Putnam County be guaranteed a gift bag. Arrive by Reads at Reed Buffet Lunch Gruber 776 C Heritage Hills, SPCA Fundraiser 9:45 a.m. so everyone can register Somers, NY. RSVP by Aug. 23. and settle in for the 10:30 latch-on. e Reads at Reed Book Club e Tamar Chapter of Ha- ere will be a Ladies Night For more information or to regis- fundraiser for the Putnam County ter, contact the Putnam County SPCA, ursday, July 26, 6:30-9:30 Department of Health at 845- p.m. at Four Brothers Restaurant, 808-1390, ext. 43232, or email ma- 654 Route 6, Mahopac. $25 per ria.sha [email protected]. person includes: one glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage and a Senior Living hors d’oeuvre bu et. ere will be Well Workshop music, door prizes and shopping that includes designer handbags, “Put Life Back in Your Life” jewelry, art and collectibles at re- – a senior living well workshop duced prices. Cash or check only. sponsored by the Putnam County To register and pay ahead of time, Partnership for Evidence-Based visit spcaputnam.org, or Facebook Programs, will be held Wednes- page. You may pay at the door that days for six weeks beginning Aug. evening (no credit cards). 1, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at William Koehler Senior Center, 180 Route Comedy Show 6, Mahopac. If you have an ongo- ing health condition, this free edu- Get ready for some belly laughs cational series will give you valuable with headliner Fred Rubino, fea- information and tools for tech- turing Tugboat Manny andBryan niques on better managing your McKenna and MC Aidan Don- symptoms.You will discover better nellan.Join us for a night of come- nutrition and exercise choices while dy on Saturday, July 21 at Putnam meeting personal health goals. A County Golf Course. Tickets are companion book for the course $39 plus tax and gratuity and and lunch will be provided for the include the show and a dinner workshop. For more information, bu et. A cash bar will be avail- call Mary White at 845-808-1734. able throughout the night. Doors Open at 6 p.m.; showtime is 8 Computer Classes p.m. Ticket price includes gratuity. for Seniors For tickets, go to putnamcounty- golfcourse.com/events. e Putnam County Computer Learning Center for Seniors holds The Big Latch-On registration the ª rst ursday of every month from 9:30-11 a.m. for On Friday, Aug. 3, breastfeeding computer classes at the William moms in Putnam County and the Koehler Senior Center, 180 Route surrounding area will join thou- 6 in Mahopac. In all, there are 13 brings you sands of others from around the di erent computer classes, includ- world for the 2018 BIG LATCH ing genealogy, basic computer, ON. Putnam County’s local event tablets and phones. A free drop-in
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Mahopac’s 10-and-under ‘A’ team in the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League bounced back from losses to Somers and Bethel with an 8-6 win over host Bethel on Sunday, July 15. Two days earlier, the host Indians fell to Bethel 11-9 after falling to the rst-place Somers Red Storm 18-10 on July 10 at Crane Road. Mahopac has a 6-10-1 record and sits in sixth place out of 18 teams as of Monday, July 16.
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It’s been a tough summer league season for Mahopac’s varsity boys soccer team but the Indians have still battled. at showed when they played Lakeland, which hosts the league, to a 0-0 tie on Sunday, July 15. Kevin Valdez and Joe Muratore made four and three saves, respectively. Mahopac (0-6-2) fell to Briarcli 2-1 on July 15 with Nicholas Biagini netting the lone goal. Muratore and Alex Velasquez made two saves each.
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE • Code Requires: 4’ fence – Carmel NY 10512 and is known Amended Site Plan the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 By the Zoning Board of front; Provided: 6’ fence; Variance by Tax Map 54.10-1-10. p.m. beginning ursday, July 19, Appeals of the Town of Carmel Required: 2’ • Code Requires: Rear Yard – MANCINI, DANIEL & 2018. pursuant to Section 267 Town 4. Application of 40 ft.; Provided: 36.8 ft.; Variance COURTNEY Copies of Bid Documents Law, notice is hereby given that MARGARET MCMAHON Required: 3.4 ft. 149 MacGregor Drive, may be obtained at the O§ce a hearing will be held on: for a Variation of Section 156- 8. Application of JOHN Mahopac, NY 10541 – TM of the Town Clerk upon receipt 15, seeking an Area Variance SHERWOOD, JR. for a – 64.13-1-75 – Regrading of $50.00 per set; cash, certi«ed JULY 26, 2018 7:30 P.M. to add a deck to existing pool. Variation of Section 156-15, Application check or money order, payable To hear the following e property is located at 65 seeking an Area Variance to add to the Town of Carmel, non- applications: Cortlandt Road, Mahopac NY to existing house and expand THE ALEXANDRION refundable. 10541 and is known by Tax Map size of bedrooms; add garage HOLDINGS LTD One Bid per prospective bidder NEW APPLICATIONS: 65.14-1-11. underneath. e property is ALEXANDRION DISTILLERY will be received. Bids shall be on 1. Application of GEORGE • Code Requires: 15’ – side; located at 27 Kings Ridge Road, 39 Seminary Hill Road, a unit price basis. Bids must be SAMUELS for a Variation of Provided: 14.3’; Variance Mahopac NY 10541 and is Carmel, NY 10512 – TM – submitted in a sealed envelope, Section 156-15, seeking an Area Required: .7’ known by Tax Map 76.14-1-45. 55.10-1-1 – Amended Site Plan with all required bidding Variance to add a second story 5. Application of DPL • Code Requires: Side yard By Order of the Chairman, documents, at the above address addition. e property is located REALTY, LLC seeking an – 15’; Provided: 13’; Variance Harold Gary and must bear on the face thereof at 214 Willow Drive, Mahopac Interpretation regarding use Required: 2’ the name and address of the NY 10541 and is known by Tax of building for overnight stay ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID bidder and the inscription: Bid Map 74.26-2-19. as a “Rose House”. (Is said MISCELLANEOUS: for Carmel Water District No. • Code Requires: 10’ – side; use permitted by right in the MINUTES: NOTICE IS HEREBY 9, Water Distribution System Provided: 5.68’; Variance C-zoning district?) e property • June 28, 2018 GIVEN that sealed bids will Upgrades. e bidder is solely Required: 4.32’ is located at 102 Gleneida By Order of the Chairman, be received at the O§ce of the responsible for ensuring delivery 2. Application of GUY T. Avenue, Carmel NY 10512 and John Maxwell Town Clerk, Town of Carmel, to the Town Clerk. ZELLEY for a Variation of is known by Tax Map 44.14-1- 60 McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac, Prospective bidder’s requests Section 156-15, seeking an Area 22. PUBLIC NOTICE New York 10541, until 11:00 for mailing of Contract Variance to retain existing 6’ 6. Application of LINDA a.m. on ursday, August 16, Documents will be «lled by fence on north side of property. EICH for a Variation of By the Planning Board of 2018 immediately after which Federal Express or United Parcel e property is located at 85 Section 156-15, seeking a lot the Town of Carmel, pursuant the bids will be opened publicly Service. Prospective bidders Entrance Way, Mahopac NY area variance for vacant lot. e to Section 267, notice is hereby and read for the following: shall furnish a prepaid air bill 10541 and is known by Tax Map property is located at 313 & 317 given that a public hearing will or Account Number. Neither 74.43-1-25. West Lake Blvd., Mahopac NY be held on: CONTRACT #C242 CARMEL OWNER nor ENGINEER • Code Requires: 4’ fence – 10541 and is known by Tax Map WATER DISTRICT NO. 9 shall be responsible for any delay front; Provided: 6’ fence; Variance 64.16-1-10 & 11. JULY 25, 2018 WATER DISTRIBTUION in such shipment. Prospective Required: 2’ • Code Requires: 120,000 sf; At 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 60 SYSTEM UPGRADES bidders shall make such request 3. Application of JEREMY Provided: 30,060 sf; Variance McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac, NY All bidders must comply with and provide such air bill a RAMOS for a Variation of Required: 90,040 sf 10541 or as soon thereafter as Section 103(a) and 103(d) of minimum of one (1) week Section 156-15, seeking an Area 7. Application of EILEEN possible on the following matters: the General Municipal Law prior to the mandatory pre-bid Variance to retain existing 6’ GUITANO for a Variation relating to non-collusive bidding conference. fence on property. e property of Section 156-15, seeking a D & L FORD, INC. KIDZ and waiver of immunity against Neither the OWNER nor the is located at 4 McNair Drive, permission to retain existing COUNTRY criminal prosecution. ENGINEER will be responsible Mahopac NY 10541 and is deck and pergola. e property 854 Route 6, Mahopac, NY Contract Documents may for full or partial sets of Contract known by Tax Map 86.8-2-24. is located at 242 Crane Road, 10541 – TM – 65.13-1-52 – be examined at the OFFICE Documents, including any OF THE TOWN CLERK Addenda, obtained from other between the hours of 8:30 a.m. sources. and 4:30 p.m. and the TOWN A MANDATORY pre-bid CONSULTING ENGINEER, conference will be held on J. 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LEGALS from payment of sales and FROM PAGE 26 compensating use taxes of the State of New York and of Cities be construed as a complete and Counties on all materials to description of the Work to be be incorporated into the Work. performed for this Project. ese taxes shall not be included Bid security and proof of in the Bid. qualications to perform the e Town will furnish Work shall be as described in the the required certicates Instructions to Bidders. of tax exemption to the Bidders shall comply with CONTRACTOR for use in all special and statutory the purchase of supplies and requirements in accordance with materials to be incorporated into THE HOUSE GREENBRIAR the Instructions to Bidders. the Work. Set on one of the most prestigious and desirable roads in Stunning, sun-filled Contemporary sited on one of the best Contract time of e Town’s exemption does Patterson, the 1820 house with seven-bedrooms, 4.5 baths lots with a private, beautifully landscaped yard. Enjoy your and six-fireplaces sits on 17.89 acres. morning coffee on the rear deck overlooking beautiful scenery. commencement and completion not apply to construction tools, WEB# MN1472479 | Patterson | $950,000 WEB# MN1493867 | Somers | $649,900 will be as specied in the machinery, equipment or other Agreement. property purchased by or leased e Bid Bond Form is by the CONTRACTOR, or contained in the Proposal. to supplies or materials not Each bid shall be accompanied incorporated into the Work. by a bid bond, or certied check accompanied by a certicate of NON DISCRIMINATION IN surety, the coverage of which is EMPLOYMENT: specied in the Instructions to It is the policy of the Town Bidders. that their Contractors shall is project is subject to the comply with all Federal, State, GREENBRIAR LOCATION, LOCATION. provisions of Article 5-A of the and local law, policy orders, rules This meticulously cared for Green Briar townhouse is set Don’t miss this beautiful meticulously maintained home. at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and provides three-levels of Sensational space in a privately set cul-de-sac, minutes to General Municipal Law of the and regulations which prohibit gracious living. Taconic Parkway. Fireplace lovers; this house has two. State of New York and certicates unlawful discrimination against WEB# MN1456047 | Somers | $579,000 WEB# MN1474054 | Mahopac | $549,000 required thereunder shall be any employee or applicant for available for public inspection employment because of race at the oce of the Town Clerk, creed, color, or national origin, Town of Carmel, New York. and will take armative action For any reason whatsoever, to insure that they are aorded or for no reason, the Town equal employment opportunities reserves the right to waive any without discrimination because informalities in the bids or to of race, creed, color or national reject any and all bids. No bidder origin. may withdraw their bid except Provisions concerning this by written request submitted at requirement are detailed in the LAKE DUCHESS COMMUTERS DELIGHT Priced to sell. Great opportunity to own a beautiful lakefront Open and airy describes this lovely light-filled four-bedroom least twenty-four hours before Supplementary Conditions. home on Lake Duchess. Enjoy the perfect year-round or Colonial Split located in a sought after neighborhood only 8 the time of opening or until the By Order of the Town Board of weekend retreat on your own private peninsula. minutes to Croton Falls, Metro North train, I 684 and shops. lapse of 45 days after the actual the Town of Carmel WEB# MN1470298 | Holmes | $499,000 WEB# MN1465924 | Carmel | $469,000 opening thereof. Ann Spo ord, Town Clerk e Town is exempt
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MAHOPAC · ,, MAHOPAC · , , MAHOPAC · ,, KATONAH · , 272 W Lake Boulevard · WEB# MN1458784 318 W Lake Boulevard · WEB# MN1494241 306 W Lake Boulevard · WEB# MN1475414 10 Hageman Court · WEB# MN1492681 Arlene Simone · M 914.494.7244 Claire Hoch · M 914.844.6450 Maria Makaj · M 845.661.9288 Barbara Nicotra-Burroni · M 914.960.1272
CARMEL · , MAHOPAC · , MAHOPAC · , MAHOPAC · , 28 Rebecca Lane · WEB# MN1471456 345 Croton Falls Road · WEB# MN1472190 81 Oak Ridge Circle · WEB# MN1495274 15 Pike Place · WEB# MN1475531 Geraldine (Gigi) Finan · M 845.590.6864 Virginia (Ginger) Talbert · M 914.403.2071 Joseph Lombardi · M 914.606.2548 Kimberly Nicosia · M 917.734.8307
MAHOPAC · , MAHOPAC · , LAKE PEEKSKILL · , CARMEL · , 55 Pigott Road · WEB# MN1472840 29 High Indian Hill Road · WEB# MN1469025 21 S Point Drive · WEB# MN1446447 1102 Pankin Drive · WEB# MN1475440 Geraldine (Gigi) Finan · M 845.590.6864 Douglas Dill · M 914.671.7730 June Canavan · M 914.523.7684 Donna King · M 845.494.2836
BARBARA J U N E D O U G L A S GERALDINE GIGI CLAIRE M. D O N N A NICOTRABURRONI CANAVAN DILL FINAN HOCH KING Real Estate Salesperson Associate Real Estate Broker Associate Real Estate Broker Associate Real Estate Broker Real Estate Salesperson Associate Real Estate Broker M 914.960.1272 M 914.523.7684 M 914.671.7730 M 845.590.6864 M 914.844.6450 M 845.494.2836
J O S E P H M A R I A K I M B E R LY A R L E N E VIRGINIA LOMBARDI MAKAJ NICOSIA S I M O N E GINGER TALBERT Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson Real Estate Salesperson Associate Real Estate Broker Associate Real Estate Broker M 914.606.2548 M 845.661.9288 M 917.734.8307 M 914.494.7244 M 914.403.2071
Source: HGMLS 1/1/2018-7/9/2018, Total units sold by office, Single family homes, Putnam County
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