‘Dean of Putnam’s Workforce’ is 88 Years Young
John Francis “Zeke” Drnek loves his job.
How many people do you know who report for work each day with great enthusiasm at the tender age of 88? Full Story
Bees Attack Campers in Patterson
The scene resembled an Alfred Hitchcock horror flick.
A swarm of bees attacked a group of eight and nine-year-olds attending Camp Herrlich in Patterson last week when one of the children accidentally stepped on a bee hive along a trail in a wooded area of the camp. Full Story
Library Set for Founders’ Day Events and Raffle
This year the village of Brewster’s Founders’ Day is Sun., Oct. 3, from 10am to 3pm. The Brewster Public Library is excitedly preparing to make this year even better than last. On a table outside of the Library, at 79 Main Street in the village, a beautiful hand-made afghan will be displayed, giving the public a chance to admire it up close and to buy chances. Full Story
Hair-A-Fair Hits Ground Running
Yes, you may know that technically Hair-A-Fair Spa & Salon is located on Fair Street in Carmel, but with its mobile beauty shop—“Running With Scissors”—it can relocate to virtually any parking lot near you. Full Story
Chili Cookoff Brings Food, Music to Patterson
Do you love chili?
The Carmel Rotary Club’s 2nd annual Chili Cookoff is planned for September 19 at Camp Herrlich in Patterson.
Rotarians this week invited chili cooks—professionals as well as amateurs— to enter the competition.
Chili cookoff chairman Eddie Covelli said professional and amateur divisions will be judged separately. Full Story
Historical Society Gears Up for End of Season
The Town of Carmel Historical Society recently installed the officers and trustees for 2010-11, at the Historical Center, 40 McAlpin Avenue, Mahopac. The Historical Society is an all volunteer organization and manages the Historical Center archives, representing the local history of the hamlets of Carmel and Mahopac. Full Story
Mahopac Club Has Big Plans for Columbus Day
Join in on two very special events sponsored by the Italian American Club of Mahopac.
Saturday October 2: “An Evening In the Piazza,” 7pm to 10pm at the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Park, with Music and Zeppole, Gelato, and Espresso. Full Story
Composite Squadron Takes the Trophy in Lake Carmel
Putnam County Composite Squadron is proud to announce that the squadron was presented with a trophy for Best Non Firematic Color Guard by marching in the Lake Carmel Fire Dept. As an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, the Civil Air Patrol goes over and beyond by participating in rescue missions and teaching a new generation of cadets. Full Story
Register Early for Prepared Childbirth Class Sept. 25
HEY W e’ll Buy Your The Birthing Center at Putnam Hospital Center has scheduled its next one-day prepared childbirth class for Saturday, September 25, from 9am to 5pm, at the hospital at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. Full Story
Equestrian is Back in the Saddle Thanks to Danbury Hospital Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Heather Malvarosa thought her days of cantering had come to a close.
Horseback riding had always been a constant in the life of the 55-year-old Fishkill, NY resident. However, a fall at the age of 17 would come back to haunt her years later. Full Story
TONYA MARIE SHERWOOD & MARC ANTHONY
Marc Anthony, 41, of Mahopac and Tonya Marie Sherwood, 39, of Somers became engaged on July 3 in Kissimmee, FL.
Their wedding ceremony will be on May 14, 2011, at a small intimate destination at their favorite resort in Kissimmee. After their wedding, they plan to make their home in Putnam County. Full Story
PUTNAM PEOpLE
… Army National Guard Pvt.
ANDREW J. BRINK
has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Brink is the son of William Brink, and Elizabeth Brink of Eagles Ridge, both of Brewster. Full Story
Senior Picnic Plans in Full Swing
Plans are being finalized this week for a traditional Putnam happening. “Seasoned” citizens from Carmel to Cold Spring and from Putnam Lake to Putnam Valley will be converging on the Putnam Veterans’ Memorial Park Sept. 15 for the county Office for the Aging annual Senior Citizens Picnic at the upper park off Gipsy Trail Road in Kent from 10am to 3pm. Full Story
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