January 18, 2023 - January 31, 2023 Suffolk Zone 1

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Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Principal Corey McNamara recognized Girl Scout Silver Award recipients Elizabeth Benavides, Elliott Baravarian, Ava Haddad, Louise Hartough, Megan LaMena Maeve O’Connor, Jacqueline O’Grady, Megan Scully, Rebecca Stawecki and Nora Truncale of Girl Scout Troop 1619 and Magdalena Brchnel, Olivia LoBue and Sophia Vitevitch of Girl Scout Troop 2597. Photo courtesy of Elwood School District

Local Foundation, Big Mission

The Chloe Belle Foundation is a local non-profit organization started by the family of Chloe. Chloe was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 25. She underwent countless treatments, but unfortunately the cancer only progressed. It eventually invaded her spine and left her paralyzed and in immense pain. Thirteen months later, Chloe passed away at home beside her family.

Chloe left a huge impact on those around her, she prioritized the happiness of others and brought joy wherever she went. The Lindberg Family started this foundation as a way to honor Chloe and continue her work here on earth. The mission of the Chloe Belle Foundation is to support children and young adults who have also been diagnosed with cancer, and offer them the same joy and light that Chloe herself was.

Remi Lindberg, President of The Chloe Belle Foundation said, “We have big goals for the foundation. I want Chloe to live on forever. She deserves

that. Most importantly, I want to bring Chloe’s kindness and love to the world on a large scale.”

The Chloe Belle Foundation will begin selling merchandise starting this February to benefit the foundation. They also will be hosting their annual toy drive in the spring, and will have more information on the event soon.

They will be collaborating with Mario’s Pizzeria in East Northport on February 21, 2023. When customers order on that day and mention The Chloe Belle Foundation, their foundation will receive 20% from the pre-tax sale.

To keep up with The Chloe Belle Foundation or to donate please visit their website at https:// thechloebellefoundation.org or follow them on Instagram @ thechloebellefoundation.

For more information, please reach out to Remi, President of The Chloe Belle Foundation at remilindberg. tcbf@gmail.com

Elwood Middle School’s Knights Take Polar Bear Plunge For Charity

Harborfields BOE Honors County Champion Boys Cross-Country Team

BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE FOR CHARITY - The Elwood Knights’ team of six students from Elwood Middle School – Aiden Harrison, Anderson Hinke, Ethan Katz, Anthony Mauro, Tyler Sapienza and Kyle Smith – participated in the annual Polar Bear Plunge for the second consecutive year. Jumping into the frigid water at Crab Meadow Beach in Northport, the stalwart six raised $1,800 for the Special Olympics. “We are so proud of our them for their commitment to community service and helping those around them, as well as having the courage to jump into that freezing cold water with snow falling around them,” Principal Christina Moran said. Photo courtesy of Elwood School District

TEAM HONORED - Harborfields High School’s county champion boys varsity cross-country team was recently recognized at the Harborfields Central School District’s board of education meeting. Honored were team members Aiden Hansen, Ronan Leonard, Rufus Rathbun, James Ricci, Luke Ricci, Connor Rowland and Hartley Semmes as well as team manager Jared Hibbert and coach Nicholas Giampietro. Photo courtesy of Harborfields Central School District

By Noelle Lambert

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian is a local non-profit organization that began in 1995 as a therapeutic horseback riding program for individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. They grew from having two programs, eight horses and 80 students per week to 11 programs, 25 horses and 400 students per week - and they continue to grow today!

“2023 will be a year of physical growth with our new educational center and treatment clinic, as well as spiritual growth by continuing to serve the many who need our 13 acre farm and herd to help them heal from trauma, grow in personal strength and learn new things to brighten their future,” said Lisa Gatti, Founder of Pal-O-Mine Equestrian. The organization will be o ering various events throughout 2023, some of which are noted below.

February 15th they will kick-o a 3 month virtual Hay Drive Fundraiser. “We’ve been holding this Fundraiser once a year for 3 years now because in the last few years the cost of hay has tripled,” said Lisa. “Every penny donated through this fundraiser goes directly to helping us buy hay for our herd. I’d like to warmly thank everyone in advance for their support and donations, it truly helps us more than you know.” This year they are proud to o er a new text to donate feature. More information is available on their website (www.pal-o-mine.org).

Additionally, May 3rd through May 7th from 9:30AM-2:30PM

they are holding their annual J-STEP Spring Craft Fair at their farm, located at 829 Old Nichols Road in Islandia.

J-STEP, which stands for Job Security Through Equine Partnership, is their Vocational Program. The program o ers a paid internship that runs 5 days per week for people with disabilities who are 18 years or older. Every item showcased at this fair is handcrafted by the J-STEP interns.

Lastly, May 4th from 6PM-9PM they will hold a Stable Spirits Art Show and Auction in their barn. This will be a night you won’t want to miss, filled with local wine and cheese, creativity and philanthropy! Pal-O-Mine will proudly feature up and coming artists in individual “stalls” in the barn and proceeds from each sale will go towards building their new educational center and clinic.

If you are interested in finding out more about their J-STEP Program or learning about the opportunity to have your art displayed at the Stable Spirits Art Show, contact Tessa at TessaVF@pal-o-mine. org. For more general information about Pal-O-Mine, call 631-348-1389, visit their website (www.pal-o-mine.org), Like them on Facebook and Follow them on Instagram.

Girl Scouts Silver Award Winners Honored By BOE

At a recent Elwood School District Board of Education’s meeting, Elwood-John H. Glenn High School Principal Corey McNamara recognized four groups of Girl Scout Silver Award recipients. Among them are: Maeve O’Connor, Jacqueline O’Grady, Megan Scully and Rebecca Stawecki of Girl Scout Troop 1619, for their project on reducing sea pollution and helping sea life; Elizabeth Benavides and Elliott Baravarian of Girl Scout Troop 1619, for a project focused on raising awareness about the importance of bat conservation; Ava Haddad, Louise Hartough, Megan LaMena and Nora Truncale of Girl Scout Troop 1619, for their Greetings for Grandparents project,

in which they designed and built a greeting card station to donate to an assisted living facility in Huntington; and Magdalena Brchnel, Olivia LoBue and Sophia Vitevitch of Girl Scout Troop 2597, for their work on creating a website featuring the history of Elwood’s Little Red Schoolhouse. Scouts must volunteer over 50 hours of community service and strive to make a difference or raise awareness in their community in the field that interests them in order to earn the Silver Award.

“The Girl Scouts recognized tonight are serving as outstanding role models, not only for younger Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadets, but for all students within the Elwood community,”

McNamara said. “Thank you for sharing your passion with us, and please know that the real celebration comes from the positive influence and impact you have made and continue to make.

“Community service is something that is clearly evidenced by these students, who went above and beyond to accomplish extraordinary things and obtain extraordinary designation,” Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bossert said.

The student recognitions were preceded by a moment of silence in memory of retired Elwood teacher and environmentalist Joy Squires, and a marvelous performance of holiday songs by Italian language students from Elwood Middle School.

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Girl Scout Silver Award recipients Elizabeth Benavides, Elliott Baravarian, Ava Haddad, Louise Hartough, Megan LaMena Maeve O’Connor, Jacqueline O’Grady, Megan Scully, Rebecca Stawecki and Nora Truncale of Girl Scout Troop 1619 and Magdalena Brchnel, Olivia LoBue and Sophia Vitevitch of Girl Scout Troop 2597.

Nine Harborfields High School Students Place In PTA Reflections

Nine Harborfields High School students recently placed during the local PTA Reflections contest, with four earning Awards of Excellence.

In the visual arts category, seniors Sarah Ahlsen and Stephan Euvrard finished first and second, respectively, earning Awards of Excellence. Senior Camille

Lach placed third in that category, freshman Celia Ancona placed fourth, senior Dillon Al-Sullami placed fifth, freshman Madison Appold placed sixth and senior Nora Sweeney-Gladen placed seventh, all earning Awards of Merit.

In the photography category, junior Clarissa Bues finished first, earning

an Award of Excellence.

In the literature category, junior Megan Happel finished first for her piece “The Voices in Me,” earning an Award of Excellence.

The four Harborfields Award of Excellencewinning entries were submitted to the Suffolk County PTA for countywide judging.

GIRL SCOUTS SILVER AWARD WINNERS HONORED -

School District Board of Education’s meeting,

Glenn High

McNamara recognized

Photo courtesy of Elwood School District

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Northport-East Northport Public Library 151 Laurel Avenue, Northport 631-261-6930 185 Larkfield Road East Northport 631-261-2313 www.nenpl.org

Inquiries about displaying your artwork in the library galleries are welcome. Please contact Kathryn Heaviside, Gallery Coordinator: 631-261-6930, ext. 319, or kathryn.heaviside@nenpl. org

Jellyfishing for Answers: Understanding the Role of “Jellies” in Our Local Waters

In Person at Northport Public Library Thursday, January 19, 6:30 p.m. Jellyfish have received a lot of attention on Long Island in recent years. With their painful stings and net-clogging tendencies, everybody seems to turn against them. Dr. Marianne McNamara, Professor of Biology at Suffolk County Community College, will explore how research is helping us better understand the role of this marine predator. Registration is underway. NENA423

Forever Simon & Garfunkel

In Person at Northport Public Library Sunday, January 22, 2:00 p.m. Join us and celebrate the best-selling duo in rock ‘n’ roll history! Acclaimed pop craftsmen and master entertainers Sean Altman and Jack Skuller lead the audience through Simon and Garfunkel’s teenage

Frisch Financial Group Names

Shawn P. Gallagher, CFP®, CRPC®

CFP Partner

Frisch Financial Group, Inc., a fee-only fiduciary advisory firm with offices in Manhattan, Westchester, Tampa-Florida, with headquarters in Melville, NY (Long Island), is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn P. Gallagher, CFP®, CRPC® to the position of Partner with the firm. Founded in 1999, Frisch Financial Group manages over $550 million in assets (AUM) and offers a comprehensive range of customized investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services to select clientele focused on achieving their goal of financial independence.

“We’re excited to recognize Shawn for his exceptional leadership, client-centered

approach, and commitment to maintaining the highest level of competency,” remarked David Frisch, Founder and CEO, Frisch Financial Group. “Since joining the Frisch team in 2015, Shawn’s extensive expertise and keen ability to

listen to his clients’ needs and goals have made him a true asset to our firm and our clients, and his being named a partner is a welldeserved,” David added.

Drawing from over 20 years of experience in the financial and investment banking industry, Shawn provides his clients with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio allocation strategies. He works with each client to customize an investment strategy based on their unique financial goals and risk tolerance, as well as the state of the economy and market. He is an active member of the Long Island Chapter of the Financial Planning Association as well

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roots, their early success as a groovy folk act, and their global dominance as hitmakers. Enjoy listening to Mr. Altman and Mr. Skuller’s precise harmonies as they recreate songs such as The Sound of Silence, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Mrs. Robinson, Kodachrome, and many others. Registration is underway. NENA425

Novel Ideas

Monday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. Join Librarian Candace Reeder for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Registration is underway. NENA440

Wines for Winter Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 p.m. (Zoom) The holiday rush may be over, but that does not mean our minds are no longer on the wine! Lars Leicht, Wine Sherpa in Chief of Vino Viaggio and VP of Education

for the SOMM Journal, will guide us on the ideal selections for winter wine savoring. Registration is underway NENA426

A Culinary Tour of France person

In Person at Northport Public Library Monday, January 30, 2:00 p.m.

Join us as we travel through the most beautiful regions of France, learning about the history and variety of the cuisine. World traveler Pat Summers will explore how, what, and why the French eat as they do. Get ideas for a culinary adventure of your own, or just enjoy our armchair trip together! Classic recipes will be shared and travel tips will be given. Registration is underway. NENA427

Computer Classes

Introduction to the iPad & iPhone Thursday, January 19, 7:00 p.m. (Zoom) Learn all about your device’s hardware, settings,

operating system, and more. Have your device on hand, or just observe. Registration is underway. NENC602

Introduction to Android Devices Thursday, January 26, 7:00 p.m. (Zoom) Learn all about your device’s hardware, settings, internet applications, and more. Have your device on hand, or just observe. Registration is underway. NENC603

Friday Films at the Library Ticket to Paradise N) Friday, January 20, 2:00 p.m. NENR445 (EN) Friday, January 27, 2:00 p.m. NENR446 A divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they did 25 years ago. Starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney. Rated PG13. 104 min. Registration is underway

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Harborfields High School’s National Art Honor Society worked with eight other participating Long Island NAHS chapters to create this year’s 6x6 collaborative installation in partnership with the Heckscher Museum of Art. The 6x6 project was founded in 2014 by two National Art Honor Society advisers – Jeanie Ritter of

Harborfields High School and Roe Elder of PlainviewOld Bethpage JFK High School – with the goal for National Art Honor Society students to connect, collaborate and create.

The Heckscher Museum of Art became an essential partner, providing artistic enrichment for students, the inspiration for artwork and a location to exhibit

tshe 6x6 projects that students make each year.

In an effort to share this exhibition with all the participating schools, it “travels” when not on display at the Heckscher Museum, and a portion was displayed recently in the Harborfields High School lobby’s art gallery.

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as the National Association of Personal Financial Managers (NAPFM). He holds a B.A. from Syracuse University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Plan Counselor (CRPC™) designation in 2011 and the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designation in 2013. Prior to joining Frisch Financial Group, Shawn held financial and wealth management advisor positions at other leading financial investment firms, including Laidlaw & Company, T. Rowe Price, and E*TRADE.

Shawn has strong ties to his Long Island community

of West Islip, NY, where he resides with his wife and two children. Frisch Financial Group’s support of the Building Homes for Heroes® organization provides him with a unique opportunity to assist injured veterans who are new homeowners with probono financial advice and guidance in maintaining their home expenses, paying property taxes and planning for a successful future.

Shawn is a lifelong auto enthusiast and in his free time he enjoys golfing and the guitar.

About Frisch Financial Group, Inc.

Frisch Financial Group is a fee-only fiduciary advisory

firm founded in 1999 with offices in Manhattan, Westchester, TampaFlorida, with headquarters in Melville, NY (Long Island). The firm currently manages over $550 million in assets (AUM) and offers a comprehensive range of customized investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services to select clientele focused on achieving their goal of financial independence.

For more information, visit www.FrischFinancial.com

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