Synagogue Forum Highlighted by Civility
Perhaps it was the surroundings—a house of worship—but Sunday’s debate sponsored by the Men’s Club of Temple Beth Shalom in Mahopac took on a feeling of civility as compared to previous debates, where tempers often flared and outbursts were commonplace among many of the candidates. Full Story
Does Sheriff’s Department Need Accreditation?
In the campaign to become Putnam’s next sheriff, some candidates have pointed out that the police department lacks accreditation status with the New York Division of Criminal Justice Systems. Full Story
Smith’s Challengers Engage in Pre-Primary Debate
On Tuesday evening at Mt. Ebo in Southeast, candidates for sheriff engaged in their final debate before the upcoming September 15 primary. Sheriff Don Smith did not participate, citing a prior commitment. The Concerned Residents of Southeast hosted the debate, with a moderator from the League of Women’s Voters. Full Story
New Pastor Pick Comes to Lake Mahopac UMC
“My job is to love this community,” says a smiling Pastor Todd Pick, “in their most cherished moments and in tragedy.” Pastor Pick has received his first assignment as pastor at Lake Mahopac’s United Methodist Church. The congregation welcomed him to his first Sunday on August 23. Full Story
Engagement
Kevin Ullrich & Nicole D. Agostina
Mrs. Patricia Ullrich of Patterson would like to announce the engagement of her son Kevin to Nicole D. Agostina of Yonkers. A July 2011 wedding is being planned. Full Story
Preparing for Disaster
A tornado had touched down in the Hudson Valley with major electrical storms impacting Putnam. Major power outages were reported. At the storm’s height more than one-half of the county’s population lost all electricity. Full Story
Animal Kingdom USA’s Critter Chatter
Q: While cooking I often give scraps to my dog. Is there anything he should not have?
A:
While the kitchen is a virtual playground for your dog’s nose, there are some foods your dog should never be allowed to have: • Grapes and Raisins • Onions • Chocolate or Cocoa • Caffeine or Alcohol • Sugar or sugar-free sweeteners • Apple seeds Certain foods, while not toxic, can still be unhealthy. Full Story
Cyclists Ride to Fight Congenital Heart Defects
One out of every 100 infants born throughout the United States is afflicted with CHD or a congenital heart defect.
Putnam County is not immune as Anka and Matt Roberto discovered two years ago when the couple’s first child, Maya, was born with a CHD—a hole in her heart. Full Story
Police News
Dumbster Diving
A Mahopac man is facing charges of endangering the welfare of his child for allegedly dumpster-diving while in the custody of his four-month old daughter. Full Story
Tour de Putnam Attracts More Than 800 Cyclists
Cyclists participated solo, in pairs, and even in tandem.
More than 800 colorfully clad bikers took to the roads of Putnam County early Sunday in what resembled the feel of “jolly old London,” highlighted by cool temperatures, fog, and a light mist. Full Story
A Hiking Adventure in Patterson Veterans Memorial Park
An old fashioned windmill rises up over the treetops, overlooking a small pond with two small, sandy beaches. The windmill is flanked by a pavilion and playground. A little further away sit a basketball court, a baseball diamond and a hiking trail. Full Story
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