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‘Look to the Past’: Ronkonkoma Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony By Matt Meduri As Suffolk County’s communities dotted the landscape with parades and solemn remembrance ceremonies, Lake Ronkonkoma did just the same on Monday morning. The 10:00a.m. parade was operated by the local posts of AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and the American Legion. Beginning at Church Street, the parade rolled down Hawkins Avenue, taking Portion Road to Ronkonkoma Avenue to end at Raynor Park. Continued on page 4
Wreaths laid at the Raynor Park monument (Credit - Matt Meduri)
Central Islip Juniors Recognized for Water Quality Research By Matt Meduri
Two Central Islip High School juniors were recognized last week for their water quality research on the school’s property. The research is part of the Long Island Water Quality Challenge, an opportunity for students to play a role in improving the Island’s overall water quality and reducing nitrogen pollution on school grounds by creating green infrastructure solutions. Continued on page 12
C.I. H.S. Juniors Heisel Fuentes Delgado and Allyson Saravia (Credit - Matt Meduri)
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