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East Islip’s Girls Bowlers Finish As League Champions

East Islip High School’s girls bowling team capped off the regular season with a 38-2 victory over Eastport South Manor, making them undefeated League 3 champs with the longest active winning streak on Long Island. Junior Kailyn Bloch finished with the third highest average in Suffolk County, sophomore Dakota Collins

finished with the fourth highest and freshman Brooke Andresen finished with the sixth highest.

East Islip then competed in the county tournament on Feb. 11, finishing in second place. Bloch earned the overall highest average for the entire tournament with a 220.

Coached by Robert Sconone, this year’s East

Islip team consisted of three All-State and AllCounty bowlers in Bloch, Collins and Andresen, as well as two All-League performers in Karen Mavrich and Nikki Miller. Delaney Crowe, Rosalie Crowe, Kara Lubin and Isabella Pollaro also played crucial roles throughout the season.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for March is Canine Companions®

www.canine.org

Canine Companions is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Independence shouldn’t be limited to those who look or live a certain way, so they are proud to provide their dogs and support services free of charge to recipients.

Clients come to Canine Companions because of their reputation, the quality of their dogs, the experience of their training sta and the desire to lead a life with greater independence. The organization is proud to have various chapters and training centers across our nation that operate o of these six core values:

EI GIRLS BOWLERS FINISH AS LEAGUE CHAMPIONS - East Islip High School’s girls bowling team capped off the regular season with a 38-2 victory over Eastport South Manor, making them undefeated League 3 champs with the longest active winning streak on Long Island. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

Creating Healing Mandalas In The Circle Of Life

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum is excited to host our first-ever inperson grief healing art workshop on Saturday, March 4th with Deborah Adler, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT Registered, Board Certified and Licensed Art Therapist

Session 1: 5pm - 6:15pm Session 2: 7pm - 8:15pm!

Mandala is a Sanskrit word that means “Circle.” Mandala-making is a common Art Therapy method often used for insight, healing and selfexpression. It is another way to practice mindfulness. Circles often symbolize the connectedness we have with all people,

including our lost loved ones. Licensed Art Psychotherapist, Deborah Adler, will lead you into creating your very own mandala allowing you to explore your feelings whether they reflect grief, sadness, inspiration or hope. No artistic skill or experience is required. Get creative, allow your mind to wander and enjoy the process while you design your art piece with colors, images and symbols that inspire you to reflect on your loved one. There will be dedicated time following the art experience to share mandalas and process any

feelings and emotions that came up for you.

Pinelawn’s Reception Office at 2030 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Registration:

The event is limitedthis to 25 registered guests per session.

Please ONLY REGISTER if you will be able to physically attend this inperson event as we want to ensure as many Pinelawn families can attend as possible.

For questions, contact Kristyn Hovanec, Director of Community Outreach, at khovanec@pinelawn. com or 631.249.6100 x115.

Teamwork: They believe in the joyful and transforming power of the partnership between an individual and their dog.

Compassionate Service: They treat everyone they serve with respect and empathy.

Integrity: They do what is right guided by honesty, accountability and sincerity.

Community: They practice inclusion and acceptance to build positive relationships within their diverse community.

Excellence: They conduct ourselves with professionalism in pursuit of the highest standards.

Innovation: They continually pursue new ideas to unleash their greatest potential.

Canine Companions uses Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and crosses of these two breeds. Most of their dogs come from their selective breeding program, but occasionally donated puppies are accepted if they meet the strict qualification requirements. Their puppies are raised by volunteers who selflessly take them to classes that teach them basic obedience and house manners. When

the puppies are old enough to enter their professional training program, they head to one of their six regional training centers, located in Northern California, Southern California, Texas, Ohio, New York and Florida.

The organization typically places between 325 and 375 service dogs per year. Once a dog has completed professional training, it is ready to be matched with a person with disabilities. The match is made at one of their regional training centers during Team Training, a two-week group class.

During Team Training, students learn to manage the service dog’s behavior, to direct the dog to respond to commands it has learned and to assume responsibility for maintaining the health and well-being of the dog. Each dog can really make all the di erence in the life of its new partner. A Canine Companions service dog can not only open doors, pick up dropped items, turn on the lights and alert its partner of important sounds, but they can also increase confidence and independence.

To learn more about this organization, please visit www.canine.org or call 631.561.0200.

Stay tuned for next week’s article to learn more about their Long Island location, located in Medford, NY and find out how you can get involved!

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

Young East Islip Engineers Qualify At FIRST Lego League Challenge

Two terrific teams of young robotics engineers from East Islip competed in the FIRST Lego League Challenge, held over four days in January and February at Mineola High School. One team, dubbed the Lego Girls, consisted of the trio of John F. Kennedy Elementary School fourth graders Jayne Elliott, Sonali Kamath and Antonia Rezza. Another five-person team included East Islip Middle School students Sachin Kamath, Mason Latino and Nicholas Selvaggio along with two students from other schools, Luke Bruzzo and Chris Sullivan.

The East Islip teams were two of approximately 100 teams competing in this qualifying round. The competition consisted mainly of middle school teams and some elementary teams from across Long Island in the 9-14 age range, and entails showcasing proficiency in four topic areas, each given 25 percent weight.

In Robot Performance, a robot built using Lego Technic pieces must be

built and programmed for autonomous operation to complete a set of missions that have various point values, with the highest score winning. For Innovation Project, each team must research and present on a yearly challenge statement, defining the problem, finding a solution, prototyping the solution, sharing the solutions with experts in the industry and making improvements based on industry feedback. This year’s theme was energy distribution, storage, production and usage. Robot Design challenged the students to showcase their knowledge in building a robot, attachments, sensors, block coding, documentation and a detailed understanding of mission strategy for the robot. Finally, in Core Values, each team is challenged to share how they’ve exhibited the competition’s core values throughout the season.

The JFK rookie team of Lego Girls took home first place for the Robot

Performance as well as their Core Values presentation at the Jan. 21 qualifier. After a few years of competing and not qualifying, East Islip’s middle school team also won first place for Robot Performance and their Core Values presentation at the Jan. 22 qualifier. Both teams displayed their knowledge, growth and experience in coding, robot design, creativity and character throughout the many categories that they were judged in, and were presented with awards and congratulated by the judges and competing teams. They will both move on to compete in the FIRST Long Island championship on March 5.

“The level of accomplishment and pride these young engineers felt was tremendous,” STEAM teacher Amy Elliott said. “They truly demonstrated that with teamwork and dedication, you can do whatever you put your mind to.”

PRESENTATION - The five-person team including East Islip Middle School students Sachin Kamath, Mason Latino and Nicholas Selvaggio along with two students from other schools, Luke Bruzzo and Chris Sullivan, won first place for Robot Performance and their Core Values presentation at the FIRST Lego League Challenge qualifier.

Legislator Flotteron Honors The 104th Eagle Scout With Troop 205

a local pet adoption center, One-Love Dog Rescue. These dog beds were given to the families fostering dogs. He is currently a senior at East Islip High School where he excels academically and a member of the school’s Robotics Team, Music program, Volleyball, Baseball and Track teams. In addition, Louis is a Youth Group Member at his Church - St. Peter

FIRST PLACE FOR ROBOT PERFORMANCE AND CORE VALUES

Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

FIRST PLACE FOR ROBOT PERFORMANCE AND CORE VALUES

PRESENTATION - The Lego Girls team of John F. Kennedy Elementary School fourth graders Jayne Elliott, Sonali Kamath and Antonia Rezza won first place for Robot Performance and their Core Values presentation at the FIRST Lego League Challenge qualifier. Photo courtesy of East Islip School District

104TH EAGLE SCOUT WITH TROOP 205 HONORED - Legislator Steven J. Flotteron recently recognized Louis Dominick Attard of Islip Terrace on being the 104th Eagle Scout for Troop 205 at his Eagle Court of Honor at the Timber Point Elementary School. Louis’ Service Project, earning him Eagle Scout status, was repurposing used tires, donated by local tire stores, to make 20 pet beds for

the Apostle Church in Islip Terrace. He is interested in a future in Aerospace Engineering.

March Happenings

Thursday, March 2 7:00PM

March Business Meeting

Join the Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Unit at the Amityville Senior Center. Open to all members and newcomers for women 18 years and up. New members should arrive 15 minutes early. Contact Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467 for more information.

Saturday, March 4 10:30AM-12:30PM

Eye To Eye Group Meeting

Join Eye to Eye, a support group of visually impaired members of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Long Island Chapter for their monthly meeting at the Freeport Memorial Library. Zoom option also available. Contact Frann Glick at 516-2321257 for more information or email glickchick1@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 4 2:30PM-3:30PM

Irish Dance Performance

Presented by Show Stompin' Irish Dance at the Freeport Memorial Library. Contact 516-379-3274 ext. 501 for more information.

Saturday, March 4-5 10:00AM-7:00PM/5:00PM

Long Island Pet Expo

Come enjoy a true family event at Suffolk Community College, Grant Campus. Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome. Adults $15, Children, $6, Military/Senior $13. Visit www. familypetshows.com for special discounts.

Sunday, March 5 2:00PM-4:00PM

58th Annual East Islip

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The parade will begin in front of the East Islip Public Library and travel west along Main Street passing by the grandstand at St. Mary's RC Church and ending at Irish Lane. Rain or shine. Fore more information email localhibernians@gmail.com.

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

Wednesday, March 8 6:00PM-7:00PM

Yoga For Breast Cancer Patients/Survivors

Yoga tailored for breast cancer patients and survivors on the second Wednesday of every month at the North Fork Breast Health Coalition. Dress comfortably and bring your own yoga supplies such as a mat, blocks, belt, pillow and water. Visit www.northforkbreasthealth.org/ services for more information.

Saturday, March 11

1:00PM

Women In Long Island's Past

Discover the stories of the remarkable women of Long Island at the River State Park Preserve. The lecture is free for Friends of Connetquot members and $5 a person for non members. Visit www. friendsofconnetquot.org/calendar to register.

Saturday, March 11 8:00PM

Guilty Pleasures Band

The Ultimate 80's Tribute Band will be performing at Brumidi Lodge Deer Park. It is $15 per person cover charge; doors open at 7:15PM, Show begins at 8PM. Cash bar, Limited Concert Menu available for purchase. Mature audience only (21+). For tickets contact Dan 631514-9772 or Anita 631-422-6914.

Sunday, March 12 1:00PM-3:00PM

Thyroid Cancer Support Group

Free virtual meeting for thyroid cancer survivors. This support group is free and open to any survivors and their families and friends. Contact Abby Melendez at 516-6085113 or longisland-ny@thyca.org.

Thursday, March 16 6:30PM-8:30PM

Saints Day Social

Join us at the Brumidi Lodge to celebrate St. Patrick and St. Joseph. Dinner, refreshments and dessert included. $40 per person, ages 7 and under are free. Contact Karen at 631-943-3622 to purchase tickets in advance.

Saturday, March 18 9:00AM-12:00PM

4-Leaf Clover 5K Run/Walk

Rain or shine at the East Moriches Middle School. The rst 100 participants are guaranteed a race t-shirt. Money raised is being used for community projects in the Greater Moriches and Eastport Areas. Contact 516-531-3323 for more information.

Sunday, March 19

1:00PM-2:00PM

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The parade begins to form up at noon in the area of the Finley Middle School at Forest Avenue and Dosoris Lane in Glen Cove. It steps off at 1PM and proceeds through the streets of downtown Glen Cove, ending at 70 Glen Street. For more information visit www. glencoveparade.com

Saturday, March 25

9:00AM-11:00AM

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny

Held at Brumidi Lodge Deer Park. Ages 3 and under are free. Ages 4-12, $12 and 13+ are $18. This includes breakfast, toy auction, 50/50 raffle, lottery cash board raffle and crafts. Contact Karen at 631943-3622 to reserve your seat or table.

Monday, March 27

1:00PM

Music Lover's Club

Enjoy a free musical performance the last Monday of every month through April at the United Methodist Church in Islip, Meeting Room 1. Refreshments to follow. For more information contact Donald Warner at 516-993-9032.

Tuesday, March 28

6:30PM

Wantagh Preservation Society Meeting

Interesting "Show &Tell" meeting planned. Bring any Wantagh related items to share information on, or just come and listen. Light refreshments will be served. Contact 516-8268767 for questions.

BSA Troops 43 & 430 Scouting For Food To Support The Community

On Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Scouts BSA Troops 43 & 430, chartered by AMVETS Post 76 of Bay Shore, held a food drive to support the local community.

Thanks to the generosity of Shoprite in Bay Shore and their customers the scouts collected 9 overflowing shopping carts worth of non-perishable items that were donated to The Pantry at St. Peter’s and to Bravo-Foxtrot United Veterans Inc. of Bay Shore.

The scouts would like to thank Shoprite and their customers for the continued support of the Scouts and the community. Additionally, they thank AMVETS Post 76, St Peter’s By the Sea, The Pantry at St Peter’s, and Bravo-Foxtrot United Veterans Inc of Bay Shore for all they do to support our community.

For more information about the Pantry visit: http://www. stpetersbayshore.org/ outreach-ministries/ pantry.html or on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/ thepantryatstpeters/

For more information about Bravo-Foxtrot United Veterans Inc. visit: https:// bravofoxtrot.org/ or their facebook page at: https://www. facebook.com/bfuvets/

For more information about Scouts BSA troops 43 & 430 visit:http:// troop0043bayshore. ScoutLander.com or on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/troop.430.bayshore

For information about other Scouts BSA programs in Suffolk County visit:https:// www.sccbsa.org/

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Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library

One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY 11718 631-665-4350 www.bsbwlibrary.org ***

The Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M

Friday and Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Sunday 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M

Curbside Pick up: Monday through Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Friday and Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Sunday No Curbside

Check out our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel for announcements and learn about all of our activities. Monthly brochures and calendars are available on our website or stop by the Children’s Desk for a print version.

DISPLAYS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:

The Gallery, Outside and Inside Showcases will be featuring the artwork of the Bay Shore Public Schools’ grades Kindergarten through 2nd Grade.

ADULT PROGRAMS:

March 1st – Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. – Medicare Made Clear (BBA156) –Ms. Rodriguez will explore Medicare choices, including eligibility, coverage options, when to enroll, procedures to follow and available resources. This presentation will help you understand the basics of Medicare and programs offered. This is only for educational purposes. No plan-specific benefits or details will be shared.

Sunday March 5th at 1:00 P.M.

Johnny Cuomo (BBA151)

Johnny Cuomo is a folkflavored acoustic roots performer, with influences in rock and traditional Irish music.

March 8th - Wednesday at 7:00 P.M – Fireside Book

Discussion (BBA117)

The book to be discussed is The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. Copies of the book in various formats are available at the Circulation Desk. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please email the Library at: staff@bsbwlibrary.org . The meetings are hybrid (in person or via Zoom).

March 12th – Sunday at 1:00 PM. – Gil McLean Solo Show (BBA157)

Guitarist/vocalist Gil McLean performs Irish songs ranging from the 1800s to the more modern times and tells you the stories behind them.

March 14th – Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. - Medicare Educational Workshop (BBA140)

Join us for a workshop dedicated to those turning 65 and getting ready for Medicare. Understand you entitlements, cost share and how to choose the most appropriate Medicare Health Plan for your individual needs.

March 15th – Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. – Origins (BBA153)

During this interactive presentation, learn the cosmic origins of the objects that make up the Universe; from planets and stars to nebulae, black holes and the Universe itself. This program is being offered by the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, along with a sponsorship from the National Grid Foundation. Adults and teens are welcome to attend. Registration is required for this program.

March 17th – Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. –Senior Assistance (BBA275)

Get answers to any questions you may have on Medicare entitlement programs and services for seniors, as well as explanations of federal, state and local programs available. John Bruno’s services are provided by the

Suffolk County Office for the Aging. Mr. Bruno will assist you with any paperwork that you need filled out. This service is offered on a firstcome, first serve basis.

March 18th – Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

- Defensive Driving Course by the Empire Safety Council.

There is a $30.00 fee made payable by cash, check, or money order (made out to Empire Safety Council) due at the time of registration. Please bring your New York State driver’s license. Registration is in person only.

COMPUTER COURSES:

There is a $10.00 non-refundable fee for each computer class. Registration and payment must be made in person only. Classes are limited to 12 people.

March 3rd – Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. –

Introduction to Microsoft Excel (BBA148)

Learn the basics of the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, including creating, editing and formatting worksheets, formulas and much more.

March 17th – Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

–Intermediate Microsoft Excel (BBA149)

Learn more about the world’s most popular spreadsheet program, including functions, working with ranges, macros, charting and much more.

Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies at 2:30 P.M.

No registration is necessary. Women’s History Month movies:

March 1st – Queen of Katwe (2017) March 22nd

– Radium Girls (2018)

March 8th – Carol (201)

March 29th – The Farewell (2019)

March 15th – Real Women Have Curves (2002)

Friends Of America’s Vet DogsChinese Auction Fundraiser

A local volunteer community service group, whose mission is to provide service dogs to assist veterans-in-need, last week donated $12,700 to America’s Vet Dogs – sponsoring two more service dogs.

“Friends of America’s Vet Dogs” started in 2015 and has successfully sponsored 31 highly trained service dogs for veterans since. The group carefully names each dog to honor an unsung hero of our military, to honor someone who brought

great credit to our military or to recognize someone who significantly helped veterans-in-need.

Their most recent donation enabled the sponsoring of Service Dogs ‘Tammy’ and ‘Kyle’. In 2016 the group sponsored and named Service Dog ‘Sully’, who went on to serve President George W. Bush. ‘Sully’ now continues to serve wounded veterans at Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

“Friends of America’s Vet Dogs” will hold their

primary annual fundraiser, a walk-through style Chinese Auction, in Sayville on April 15. To support their mission or for information regarding the Chinese Auction event, contact group co-founders Cliff Miller or Patricia Summers at (631) 5679493 or write to Friends of America’s Vet Dogs, Attention Cliff Miller, PO Box 18, Bohemia, NY 11716-0018. Any checks should be made payable to “America’s Vet Dogs”, which is a 501c3 non-profit corporation.

South Shore Audubon Offers Scholarships

The South Shore Audubon Society has begun accepting applications for two $1000 Environmental Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to college juniors, seniors, or graduate students earning a degree in areas of biological or environmental science, or sustainable and renewable energy .

For the Evelyn and Jerry Bishop Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of one of the areas listed at www.

ssaudubon.org/areas-weserve.asp and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

For the Jay Koolpix, Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of Nassau County and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

May 31,2023 is the deadline for submission of applications. Completed applications include a brief explanation of the reason for applying for the scholarship and the plan to

use the money, a copy of the most recent transcript of grades, and at least one letter of recommendation. Applicants may apply for both scholarships but cannot be awarded more than one.

For applications and more information, go to www.ssaudubon.org/ or contact Betsy Gulotta eagulotta@optonline.net, or Betty Borowsky, bborow@ optonline.net.

FRIENDS OF AMERICA’S VET DOGS CHINESE AUCTION - Pictured are “Friends of America’s Vet Dogs” members presenting check to America’s Vet Dogs Director Of Development Jaime McGrade at their headquarters in Smithtown. (L to R) Sue Apicella, Seby Torrigiano, Jaime McGrade, Patricia Summers, Steve Abromowitz, Cliff Miller and Karen Sotiriou.

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East Islip BOE Bids Emotional Farewell To Retiring Superintendent

At the board of education’s Jan. 12 meeting, the East Islip School District bid an emotional farewell to Superintendent John Dolan, who retired Feb. 3. Since taking over the reins in 2015, Dolan has overseen a renaissance of stability and growth in the district’s schools and staff, and his heartfelt manner and accomplished legacy will not be easily forgotten by a grateful school community.

“John was just perfect for East Islip,” board of education President Christopher Zachry said. “When I think back to where we were when John took over, from the team down to the academic programs to what this place looks like, compared to eight years ago it’s just a totally different place. He always gives credit to the board and his team, but really John deserves a lot of the credit for this.”

Zachry saved particular praise for Dolan’s stalwart leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, his assembling of a strong central administration team and his selfless volunteerism for the community. Calling him “East Islip’s adopted son,” Zachry presented Dolan with an honorary diploma and announced that the Early Childhood Center, where this and many other board meetings are held, will be renamed the John V. Dolan District Office Building in his honor.

“The work you’ve done here has not

only impacted the staff and children that are here now, but for generations to come,” Zachry said.

“This has been the most incredible eight years of my career,” Dolan said. “From the bottom of my heart, I got a lot more out of East Islip than I gave to you. Thank you for letting me serve.

I look forward to the next chapter here in East Islip. This is a great town with a great school district, and it’s only going to get better.”

Replacing Dolan will be current Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Personnel Paul Manzo, who had been named interim superintendent, effective Feb. 1., at the Nov. 17 board meeting. Manzo came to East Islip in 2016 after 14 years with the Sachem Central School District.

Executive Director of Special Education/ Pupil Personnel Services K-12 and CPSE Dr. Aileen O’Rourke was named interim assistant superintendent for instruction and personnel, effective Feb. 1. Prior to taking the executive

director’s position in 2016, O’Rourke had served as principal of John F. Kennedy Intermediate School. Julie DeCollibus, previously an administrator in the Sachem Central School District, was named East Islip’s interim director of special education, effective Feb. 6. The board also recognized East Islip High School’s SADD club members Julianna Azzizzo, Jalya Capers, Samantha Federico, Stephen Foray, Anna Franchi, Rachel Furey, Florence Gonzalez, Samantha Penny, Sophia Penny, Kayla Timmer and Giana Trager, and the Red Ribbon Week slogan contest winners Cecilia Francis (John F. Kennedy Intermediate School) and Ava Rizzo (Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School).

Lastly, the high school’s CORE work-based learning program was honored, with the Community Chamber of Commerce, Chamber President Gary Teich and award-winning CORE student Christopher Urraro given praise.

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East Islip’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Ready To Roll This Sunday, March 5th

The 58th Annual John P. Reilly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in East Islip on Sunday, March 5, 2023. The parade commences at 2:00 pm

starting at the East Islip Public Library and ends on Irish Lane. This year’s parade will feature over ten pipe bands, floats, high school marching bands, local fire

departments, and an array of members from local community organizations.

The Local Hibernians Inc. is happy to announce that this year’s Grand Marshal will be past AOH Division President, Tom McHugh, and the Ladies Aide is current LAOH President Patty Fitzpatrick. Tom’s aides will be his three sons, Thomas, Paul, and Terrence McHugh, and fellow Hibernian Greg Baist, a retired NYPD police officer. Tom and his aides will lead the renowned Rosin Dubh Pipe Band when they head down Main Street.

Tom is a 1980 East Islip graduate and a long-time East Islip resident. Tom has been a member of Division 7 AOH for over 20 years. Along with his wife Carol, the family has gone above and beyond participating in various AOH division 7 events and helped coordinate the running of the division for over 20 years. AOH/LAOH Division

7, Our Lady of Knock is one of the largest divisions in the country with over 700 members.

The lady’s honoree, Patty Fitzpatrick, a 1978 East Islip graduate resides in Oakdale. Patty has been a dedicated member of the LAOH for many years. She

has organized and spearheaded many events and has provided leadership for the ladies’ division. This is a very proud moment for Patty as her Dad, Patrick Fitzpatrick, started Division 7 and was the first president in 1963 with a membership of 18 men.

The parade is rain or shine. The parade organizers are hoping for a great turnout to kick off the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and Irish heritage during the month of March.

Photos courtesy of Ed Bell

GRAND MARSHAL - Grand Marshal will be past AOH Division President, Tom McHugh

PATTY FITZPATRICK - The Ladies Aide is current LAOH President Patty Fitzpatrick.