Retrospectives Kid's Day a Blast at Putnam Hospital Center

Lisa Acton of Stormville holds a baby Macaw while Daniel Bredin, 6 months of Brewster, marvels at the site of the brightly colored bird. The little guy is held by his mom, Jennifer Bredin.

What a treat!

Putnam Hospital Center administrators and staff marveled at the sights and sounds emanating from the Camarda Care Center Saturday when the hospital celebrated its annual KIDS' Day celebration.

More than 2,000 attended the event that featured something for children of all ages. From finger casting to heart monitoring; a teddy bear check up, Operation Safe Child; visits by emergency responders from the Carmel Fire Department, Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Kent Police and Carmel Police.

Clowns, live animals, games, martial arts, balloons, prizes and refreshments kept moms, dads, grandparents and children happy for hours.

Sally Killean-Camparetto of Mahopac, who is expecting her fifth daughter on Sunday, visited with two of her girls to have the family car fitted with a new child safety seat courtesy of Officer Brian Shay of the Carmel PD: "This is the best! What a treat for the children and for us parents as well. The hospital deserves a pat on the back."

Carmel fireman Randall Hill welcomes two future firefighters onto the fire department engine—Jena Hall-Crowley, 4, of Holmes and Haydn Pavone, 6, of Lake Peekskill.

Jennifer Bredin of Brewster agreed. She brought her six month old son Daniel to the celebration who got a kick out of coming face to face with a brightly colored Macaw.

"I commend the hospital for this great family outing. Besides being educational, it's fun," she said.

KIDS' Day was presented by the PHC Auxiliary and this year was sponsored by KIDZ Country of Mahopac.

Christian Jones, 11, of Carmel has his heart rate checked out on an EKG machine operated by volunteer Caitlin Baranowski. Corrine DiVestea (right), President of the PHC Mother's Club chats with two gals visiting her booth—Paula Mirdita of Putnam Valley and Kristin Tocci of Mahopac. Samantha Kivel, 6, of Southeast and her brother, Dylan, 3, enjoy meeting Madison the bunny up close and personal. Kent Police Officer Thomas Carroll gives his four-legged friend, Justice, a cool drink of water. The two have been partners since 2002, Members of the Carmel Teachers Association provide arts and crafts activities to the young visitors. The Carmel School District Food Services Department offer nutritious treats to 13-year old twin brothers Andrew and Daniel Miller. School staff includes (l-r) Linda Toscano, Marian Caggiano and Michelle Trimarchi. Isabel Perez, 8, of Mahopac, brought her life like teddy bear to KIDS Day. PHC administrators Barbara Tufano and Maureen Simington (right) enjoy the special guest. Sally Killean-Camparetto of Mahopac who is due to deliver her fifth daughter this Sunday has a child safety seat prepared by Officer Brian Shay while two of the clan—Kaleigh, 10 and Riley, 7, look on. Sheriff's Investigator Jim Bambino takes fingerprints from Michael McNicholas, 4, of Carmel for a Safe Child ID.