Kent Rod & Gun Club

As we get ready to leave this year behind, our wishes go out to club members, families and friends, that the long and winding road ahead, in 2021, will bring everyone new beginnings. We wish everyone peace and prosperity. Celebrate safely!

As we all get through the busy days ahead, preparing for Christmas, take time to enjoy the season, even though we’re all dealing with the unprecedented situations this past year has brought us. We wish our club members, their families and friends, a wonderful holiday! Celebratesafely!

Although this year has been like no other, we will all pause to give thanks and welcome the holidays as best we can. To our club members, families and friends, however and wherever you celebrate...do it safely!

From Cornell Wildlife Health Lab....information on EHD.....https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu//epizootic-hemorrhagic-diseas

Election Day is here and the months leading up to it have brought no shortage of political drama. Many of our club members may have already taken advantage of early voting, others are traditionalists, choosing to get out their vote on this day. What is of utmost importance is to support those candidates who support our 2nd Amendment rights, support those who maintain the best interests of the United States andcommunities such as ours, here in Putnam County! Grab those masks andGET OUT AND VOTE!

New York deer are currently being affected by an unusual outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). EHD is a fatal viral disease of whitetail deer caused ...by a tiny biting fly. It cannot be contracted by humans. A deer infected with EHD may appear lame or dehydrated and have a swollen head, neck, tongue, or eyelids. Frequently, infected deer will seek out water sources and many die near a water source. To date, EHD has been confirmed in portions of Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester counties, and DEC has received reports of approximately 750 dead deer. Though the current outbreak appears concentrated in the lower Hudson Valley, EHD may spread to other parts of the state, until we have widespread frosts that kill the flies that transmit the virus. Reports from hunters can help DEC track the disease's potential spread. Hunters are encouraged to report any deer suspected of dying from EHD to their nearest DEC regional wildlife office: https://on.ny.gov/2K6BOtt For more information: https://on.ny.gov/36rdkHB

As a long-established entity in Putnam County, the Kent Rod and Gun Club focuses on supporting those organizations who are the helping hands of our community. Putnam Cap (Putnam Community Action Partnership) is one...http://www.putnamcap.org/ The holidays are fast approaching and there are families in need. This virus pandemic has impacted so many lives, especially with the loss of employment for Putnam residents. For starters, Putnam Cap is asking for Turkey donations only..., every Monday through Friday at the CAP office by November 13th.and, in addition, $25.00 grocery gift cards will be appreciated. With Christmas not far behind Thanksgiving, monetary donations which will provide Holiday Toys gift cards will make a big difference for many children this year. These monetary donations are needed by November 6th and can be made, online, at: www.putnamcap.org We look out for each other, here in Putnam County. Thatis what true community is all about!

With hunting and trapping seasons beginning soon, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share the woods and follow common sense safety precautions. Most public lands in New York are open for multiple forms of recreation, meaning outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds will be sharing these lands. Whether you are a hiker, hunter, nature photographer, mountain biker or trapper, following a few simple measures can mak...Continue reading

KENT ROD & GUN CLUB ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2020 10:00 a.m. Members and Guests Welcome!... Not just for Shotgunbring your Pistols, Crossbows, Longbows and Compound Bows! Admission: $20.00. includes a Light Breakfast, BIG Lunch and 1 free round of shooting. Additional Rounds: $3.00 Slug Guns (bring your own Sabots if you wish) and Muzzleloaders. Please...NO Rim fire!! The day will start with a light breakfast followed by the start of shooting at 11 a.m. Everyone will stop to enjoy a hearty lunch of Turkey with ALL the trimmings! After the shoot is over, there will be some fun pistol shooting so feel free to bring along your favorite firearm. Please [email protected]

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Don't forget...tomorrow is "Sight-in Sunday"...12 Noon! Get your gear ready for Hunting Season!! Safe guidelines will be observed...masks are required when appropriate distancing cannot be maintained.

From the NYSDEC, Crossbow Hunting Qualification... https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/98061.html

DEC recently released a proposal to potentially expand deer hunting opportunities in New York's Southern Zone, which would create additional bowhunting and muzz...leloader hunting opportunities from Dec. 26, through Jan. 1. The proposed extension would provide an additional seven days of late-season hunting with bows and muzzleloaders. DEC welcomes and encourages public comment on the proposed regulations. For full proposal details, as well as instructions on how to submit your comments, please see on.ny.gov/3invmxD.

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Hosted by Our Lady of the Lakes - Council # 6318 - Knights of Columbus - Carmel, NY!! A great event! Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for authentic German food, German beer, and live German music from the famous Austrian Boys Band! This year we have to do things a little differently. First, this is a fundraiser for St. James the Apostle Parish and School, which was forced to cancel its annual summer Feast of St. James due to COVID-19 restrictions. That was a major hit to our... parish's finances, and we're going to donate proceeds from Oktoberfest to help them out. Next, to comply with the restrictions and also give more opportunities for our guests to help us raise funds, we're serving dinner in four 2-hour seatings to a maximum of 50 guests in our dining room. The seatings are from Noon to 2 p.m., 2 to 4 p.m., 4 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. You must purchase tickets in advance for a seating. There are no walk-ins or sales at the door. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-for-st-james-paris For your $25 donation you will receive admission, appetizers, dinner, live music, and one draft German beer. Additional beer will be available for purchase. When placing your ticket order, select one of the following two dinners: Full Schnitzel Dinner: Pork schnitzel with hunter gravy, red cabbage, mashed potatoes, green beans amandine, pumpernickel roll & butter. OR Wurst Platter: Grilled bratwurst and knackwurst, homestyle sauerkraut (cabbage, onions, meat), German potato salad, European-style hard roll. You may also purchase either dinner to-go for $15. To-go order tickets are sold separately. Our beer garden (back patio) and driveway will be open for outdoor seating in compliance with state and local restrictions for guests before and after their dinner seatings. Seating is very limited, so buy your tickets today!!! And thank you for your support of St. James parish!

Something fun to share with the family!

This...is why the Kent Rod & Gun Club is more than proud to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation! #NeverForget911

Prayer Walk for our Police Officers, Sunday, August 23rd. Please see attached link to download and print a Waiver of Liability, necessary to participate in this event. Support our Blue!!... https://docs.google.com//1gREu7M5xR1_-vjs5HUkGsrYfih/edit

A statement from Tunnel to Towers CEO Frank Siller on our 9/11 "Towers of Light" tribute:

NYS Hunting and Trapping Licenses for the 2020-2021 Season go on sale August 10 With liberal bag limits and some of the longest seasons around, New Yorkers can enjoy hunting continuously from September 1 (squirrel) into April (snow geese). You can purchase licenses and permits at any one of DEC's license-issuing agents or by telephone at 866-933-2257. The new hunting and trapping licenses are valid from Sept. 1, 2020 through Aug. 31, 2021, while annual fishing licenses are va...lid for 365 days from date of purchase. New York's habitat serves a vital role in maintaining healthy and sustainable fish and wildlife resources. Purchasing a hunting or trapping license helps support DEC's important conservation projects and ensures the future of natural resources for generations to come. DEC also encourages outdoor enthusiasts to consider purchasing a Habitat & Access Stamp each year. Funds from the $5 Habitat & Access Stamp support projects to conserve habitat and improve public access for fish-and-wildlife-related activities. This year's Habitat & Access Stamp features a northern leopard frog. Last year's Habitat & Access Stamp featuring a bull moose was the most popular stamp in DEC history, with more than 25,000 sold. Visit DEC's website for more information.

With Tropical Storm Isaias threating to come to Putnam County our team has put together a list of gas stations which have the ability to operate in the event we lose power in your neighborhood. We are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. Stay safe everyone!!

*** TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT *** - Orange, Putnam, Rockland & Westchester Counties - A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expe...cted somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours * WINDS BY COUNTY - Orange : Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph - Putnam : Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 55 mph - Rockland : Peak Wind Forecast: 30-40 mph with gusts to 60 mph - Westchester : Peak Wind Forecast: 35-45 mph with gusts to 60 mph - LATEST FORECAST: Tropical storm force winds remain possible * LOCATIONS AFFECTED INCLUDE... - Orange Co.: Newburgh, Goshen, Port Jervis - Putnam Co.: Brewster, Carmel, Mahopac - Rockland Co.:Tappan, New City, Stony Point - Westchester Co.: Tarrytown, Croton on Hudson, Yorktown Heights - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58 to 73 mph - The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical storm force. - PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for significant wind damage. - ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. * STORM SURGE - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet above ground somewhere within surge prone areas - Window of concern: Tuesday afternoon until early Wednesday morning - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground - The storm surge threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground. - PREPARE: Complete preparations for storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable areas, before conditions become unsafe. - ACT: Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong and frequent rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. * FLOODING RAIN - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flash Flood Watch is in effect - Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 3-6 inches, with locally higher amounts - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for major flooding rain - The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for major flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues are likely. - PREPARE: Strongly consider protective actions, especially if you are in an area vulnerable to flooding. - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Extensive - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and streams may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - In hilly terrain, destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys, and increase susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. * TORNADO - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: - Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a few tornadoes - The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment. - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for a few tornadoes. - PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable to tornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives. - ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly. - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events. - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions. - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

Thanks go out to club members who are doing their part for our Summer Cleanup work event! Tree-trimming, lead-sifting and more! We aren’t just a club, we are a TEAM!!

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July 13-23...Online boat auction for boats located East of the Hudson River. There will be NO IN-PERSON VIEWING due to COVID-19 restrictions. The link below will take you to the procedure and cover all FAQ.... https://files.constantcontact.com//19b687fc-6ac5-4850-815e

DEP will hold its annual boat auction this year from July 15 to July 25. We will be using the same online auction service that we have used the past few years, ...and boats will not be viewable on the website until the first day of the auction. A flier with more information and an FAQ document are attache below for those who want additional information. Please feel free to share this with others who might be looking for a boat!

Check out our club website for a Summer Update!

FYI to Residents. Today I received this email from Highway Superintendent Richard Othmer: Please notify everyone affected that starting tomorrow, Monday July 6t...h that there will be major delays on the Hortontown Road small bridge span, it will be closed to all except local traffic for extended periods. We are installing two concrete head-walls & a 4' diameter pipe to replace the under designed 2' existing pipe without head-walls. This is of an emergency basis due to constant flooding & eroding of the road. We have already trapped 6 beavers out of this location this year alone. They are very productive & relentless, I wish I was able to hire a couple for Kent Highway with little orange vests. Originally built pre-WWII as are at least 8 other spans in Kent. Only access is from Farmer's Mills to the bridge & from the other side Taconic to the bridge.

We're all celebrating...differently, this July 4th. The important thing is to gather together, safely, while celebrating what our country is all about! God Bless the United States of America!!

#AdventureAtHome

Happy Father's Day to all the great Dads' in our club! Enjoy your special day!

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https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/111015.html *** Public comments on the plan are being accepted through June 25th.***

On this day...http://www.kentrodandgunclub.org/2020/05/on-this-day.html

1 DAYUNTIL KEEP CALM & FISH ON Virtual Fishing Tournament BEGINS! Hats & Bait for the first 50 registered All participants have a chance to win great prizes ...Register at www.pawlingrec.com Fish at Murrow Park or Lakeside Park Email your BEST CATCH photos #pawlingrec #liveworkplaypawling #lakesidepark #murrowpark #pawling #pawlingny #keepcalmandfishon See more

Putnam County residents wishing to draw from our food bank should complete this quick and easy survey, so we know how to contact you and what your needs are: ht...tps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3KD2895 You can also scan the QR code that appears in the comments below. #PutnamStrong UPDATE MAY 20: NOTE THAT THIS SURVEY WILL CLOSE ON MAY 21. PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE NEW SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GBQ6RQQ .

The happiest of Mother's Day wishes to the ladies of the Kent Rod & Gun Club! Enjoy your special day...stay safe!

The Putnam County Italian American Social Club in Brewster, New York would like to help out in this difficult time with help from Ace Endico, Kobacker's Market..., Putnam County Clerk Michael Bartolotti, Putnam County Legislators Joseph Castellano and Paul Jonke, Southeast Town Board Members Edwin Alvarez, John O'Connor and Eric Larca. On Saturday, May 2nd we are proud to provide our community a Free Classic Homemade Italian Meal. See more

We're doing another food drive, this time at our Council (10 Fair Street in Carmel) on Saturday, May 2nd. Please drop off your donation of non-perishable items ...from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details on what we need and contact info are on the attached flyer. Please share. On Saturday, April 20th, Knights from Carmel and Mahopac ran a very successful food drive that stocked the food pantry at St. John the Evangelist Church in Mahopac. This past Friday, we were told that a line of over 100 cars visited the church to draw from their food bank. Unfortunately, with the great number of unemployed and fiscally challenged people during this pandemic, food insecurity is at unparalleled levels. We therefore need to conduct another food drive this week. This will be a non-contact event. You just drive through to the designated spot and drop off your donation. We'll take it from there! After this next drive, in conjunction with St. James parish, and with input from Putnam C.A.P. and other organizations, we will be distributing from a food bank at our Council, to serve residents of Carmel, Kent, and elsewhere in Putnam County. We will announce distribution date(s) in the near future. We have no doubt our wonderful Putnam community will step-up and make this drive another tremendous success! #PutnamStrong

Todays update. New format.

If any residents knows of anyone or themselves that are in need of food please let me know. I can arrange drop off and or pick up from the St. John’s food pantr...y. #KentStrong Special thanks to Carmel Councilmen Frank Lombardi and Robert Schanil Jr who held a food drive in Saturday and raised money and donations to replenish the pantry!

Todays update 04172020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NYSEG Restorations Continue During Overnight Period Most customers to be restored Tuesday with limited areas likely on Wednesday ... BINGHAMTON, NY April 14, 2020, 6:30 a.m. EST NYSEG, an AVANGRID company, announced that restorations continued throughout the overnight period after high winds and rain disrupted service to thousands of customers in the company’s Brewster division (Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties). Currently more than 14,000 customers in the division are without power 9,200 customers in Putnam County, 4,500 in Westchester County and 400 in Dutchess County. While crews are still assessing damage in the hardest hit areas, the company announced that it expects most customers impacted by Monday’s event to be restored on Tuesday, with limited areas likely to be restored on Wednesday. Crews will continue to work until every customer is restored. The company is working with local municipal officials to distribute dry ice and bottled water to customers impacted by the outages. Those locations and details will be announced throughout the day on Tuesday. Early damage reports indicate more than 300 downed wires, in addition to broken poles and fallen trees and limbs. Currently, more than 320 company and contractor line and tree resources are actively working in the Brewster divisions restoration effort. Resources are also being redeployed from other areas to the Brewster division to assist those engaged. In addition, the company has made some line and tree crews available to local municipalities as part of the road clearing process. Given the ongoing COVID-19 challenge, the company reaffirmed that crews are continuing to follow CDC recommendations, including social distancing and hygiene related best practices. Recognizing the NY PAUSE has many residents sheltered at home, for everyone’s safety we ask customers to observe a six-foot social distance if they must be near our workers and always remain outside the work zone. Allowing our crews to remain uninterrupted and focused on our work enables us to determine damage and make repairs more quickly. The company is also coordinating response efforts with state and local emergency management officials. The company will provide updates throughout the event to the general public on its website and social media channels (Facebook and Twitter) and also remind customers of the following safety tips to prepare for the storm and stay safe if power outages do occur. Before a storm strikes: You can use our new mobile app to report and check the status of outages. To download the application, customers should search AVANGRID in the Apple or Android app stores and select NYSEG. The application is free to download. Sign up for Outage Alerts to receive updates automatically by phone, text, or e-mail as the company updates the status of the restoration process in their area. Customers can sign up for outage alerts by visiting here for NYSEG. Keep battery-operated flashlights and radios on hand, along with supplies of drinking water and non-perishable foods. Make sure that smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are fully charged. Fill your car’s fuel tank. Stay Away From Downed Wires: Stay at least 30 feet from a downed power line. If a downed wire comes in contact with your vehicle, stay inside and wait for help. If you must get out because of fire or other danger, jump clear of the vehicle to avoid any contact with the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Land with your feet together and hop with feet together or shuffle away; don’t run or stride. NYSEG customers should call 1.800.572.1131 to report downed power lines or other hazardous situations. During a Power Interruption Contact neighbors to see if their power is off. A loss of power may be the result of a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. To report a power interruption, contact NYSEG at 1.800.572.1131. Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible. Most food will last 24 hours if you minimize the opening of refrigerator and freezer doors. Power Restoration Priorities: The companies’ first priorities are to respond to reports of downed power lines to keep the public safe. NYSEG customers are asked to call 1.800.572.1131 to report downed wires. Once this vital public safety work is complete, the company will: Assess the damage to the electricity delivery system. Develop a detailed restoration plan. Make repairs as quickly as possible. For additional information, including storm preparation tips, storm safety information, generator safety information, restoration priorities and emergency resources, visit Outage Central at NYSEG.com or RGE.com and on the company’s social media pages: Facebook: @NYSEandG Twitter: @NYSEandG # # #

The greatest gift of Easter...is hope. We share hopeful wishes that our members, families and friends, stay safe...and healthy!

Daily update 04/10/2020. Stay safe everyone!!

PLEASE READ: You must be a Putnam County Resident and must pre-register STAY SAFE. STAY HOME. DO YOUR PART!!

Todays updates. April 7, 2020

Daily update 04/03/2020

Todays Daily update 04/02/2020

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Today's daily update. 03/31/2020

STAY HOME. STAY DILIGENT. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! See below for information for Free Emergency Food Distribution

Todays daily update. Stay safe everyone!!

Todays Daily update. Stay Safe everyone!!

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We have this in from the county executive this morning. With the long-awaited town-by-town breakdown: With the number of local cases of COVID-19 increasing dail...y, it is essential that county residents continue to stay at home, stay safe and practice social distancing, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell said. We need to do our best to slow the spread of the outbreak, to flatten the curve, and protect our healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed, Odell said. I really want to commend all of our residents for taking these orders as seriously as they have. The public response countywide has been fantastic. As of Friday morning, March 27, Putnam County had 106 positive COVID-19 cases. Every town in the county has positive cases. This is the breakdown of positive cases by town: Carmel 56 Kent 13 Patterson 6 Phillipstown 6 Putnam Valley 8 Southeast 17 We are working hard at trying to get a state-run testing site in Putnam County, so that we can have the most accurate and complete information on the outbreak as quickly as possible.