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Community News, February 2

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Last Sunday the First Presbyterian (Old Whalers’) Church celebrated a year since Rev. Nancy Remkus has become its pastor. The celebration included a luncheon, during which Rev. Remkus spoke of the joy of their growing community and programs for kids and their hopes for the future.  COURTESY NANCY REMKUS

Last Sunday the First Presbyterian (Old Whalers’) Church celebrated a year since Rev. Nancy Remkus has become its pastor. The celebration included a luncheon, during which Rev. Remkus spoke of the joy of their growing community and programs for kids and their hopes for the future. COURTESY NANCY REMKUS

The Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary,  a 125-member volunteer group that fundraises for Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, raised a record $555,000 in 2022. The donation is part of the Auxiliary’s total contribution of more than $2,350,000 million in gifts over the last five years. The record-breaking year also marked the 65th anniversary of the Volunteer Services Division of the ELIH Auxiliary. COURTESY STONY BROOK EASTERN LONG ISLAND HOSPITAL

The Eastern Long Island Hospital Auxiliary, a 125-member volunteer group that fundraises for Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, raised a record $555,000 in 2022. The donation is part of the Auxiliary’s total contribution of more than $2,350,000 million in gifts over the last five years. The record-breaking year also marked the 65th anniversary of the Volunteer Services Division of the ELIH Auxiliary. COURTESY STONY BROOK EASTERN LONG ISLAND HOSPITAL

VFW Post 5350 in Westhampton Beach held its Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen awards on January 26.  Students from Hampton Bays, East Quogue, Raynor Country Day School and Remsenburg-Speonk were recognized for their achievements in this essay and oratorical competition.  Also at the event, the VFW Department of New York Teacher of the Year, Korey Williams a social studies teacher at Westhampton Beach High School and a life member of Post 5350, was recognized for his contributions to the program. COURTESY VFW POST 5350

VFW Post 5350 in Westhampton Beach held its Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen awards on January 26. Students from Hampton Bays, East Quogue, Raynor Country Day School and Remsenburg-Speonk were recognized for their achievements in this essay and oratorical competition. Also at the event, the VFW Department of New York Teacher of the Year, Korey Williams a social studies teacher at Westhampton Beach High School and a life member of Post 5350, was recognized for his contributions to the program. COURTESY VFW POST 5350

Gabrielle Brooks and Theresa Cherry, volunteers at the Springs Food Pantry, help set up a precision bagging system at Springs Community Presbyterian Church on January 24 and on on the next day, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., cars line up in the parking lot of the church so runners could bring food to families.   RICHARD LEWIN

Gabrielle Brooks and Theresa Cherry, volunteers at the Springs Food Pantry, help set up a precision bagging system at Springs Community Presbyterian Church on January 24 and on on the next day, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., cars line up in the parking lot of the church so runners could bring food to families. RICHARD LEWIN

Westhampton Beach High School social studies teacher Korey Williams has been named the 2023 VFW New York State Teacher of the Year. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach High School social studies teacher Korey Williams has been named the 2023 VFW New York State Teacher of the Year. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Springs Food Pantry volunteers, under the direction of Board Chairperson Holly Reichart-Wheaton and others, set up a precision bagging system at Springs Community Presbyterian Church on January 24. The next day, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., cars lined up in the parking lot of the Church so runners can distribute food.  RICHARD LEWIN

Every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Springs Food Pantry volunteers, under the direction of Board Chairperson Holly Reichart-Wheaton and others, set up a precision bagging system at Springs Community Presbyterian Church on January 24. The next day, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., cars lined up in the parking lot of the Church so runners can distribute food. RICHARD LEWIN

Montauk School Principal and District Superintendent Jack Perna and Brian Mooney the Montauk School PTA's  pasta dinner at the Montauk Fire House on Saturday.    RICHARD LEWIN

Montauk School Principal and District Superintendent Jack Perna and Brian Mooney the Montauk School PTA's pasta dinner at the Montauk Fire House on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Rossana McGintee, Michael Speranza, Chantal Adamcewicz and Karen Theiss serve up pasta at the Montauk School PTA's  pasta dinner at the Montauk Fire House on Saturday.    RICHARD LEWIN

Rossana McGintee, Michael Speranza, Chantal Adamcewicz and Karen Theiss serve up pasta at the Montauk School PTA's pasta dinner at the Montauk Fire House on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

Tippi Tyler, Caelan Ferguson and Riley O'Brien  at the Montauk School PTA's  pasta dinner at the Montauk Fire House on Saturday.    RICHARD LEWIN

Tippi Tyler, Caelan Ferguson and Riley O'Brien at the Montauk School PTA's pasta dinner at the Montauk Fire House on Saturday. RICHARD LEWIN

The local Knights of Columbus chapter held its annual Free Throw Contest last Friday at Westhampton Beach Middle School. The winners received a certificate,  a new basketball and a medal for their achievement, plus an invitation to compete at the next level.
The boy winners, by age, were  Brody Selig (9), Jake Krentzman (10),  Brandon Pesce (11) and Cian Belkin (12). The girl winners were  Riley Magner (10), Tierney Canty (11) and Kaitlyn Lynch (14). COURTESY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The local Knights of Columbus chapter held its annual Free Throw Contest last Friday at Westhampton Beach Middle School. The winners received a certificate, a new basketball and a medal for their achievement, plus an invitation to compete at the next level. The boy winners, by age, were Brody Selig (9), Jake Krentzman (10), Brandon Pesce (11) and Cian Belkin (12). The girl winners were Riley Magner (10), Tierney Canty (11) and Kaitlyn Lynch (14). COURTESY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

East Hampton Historical Society Board President Hilary Osborn Malecki, board member Dale Ellen Leff and guest speaker East Hampton historian Robert Hefner on Friday evening at the East Hampton Historical Society's first of its

East Hampton Historical Society Board President Hilary Osborn Malecki, board member Dale Ellen Leff and guest speaker East Hampton historian Robert Hefner on Friday evening at the East Hampton Historical Society's first of its "Winter Lecture Series" at the East Hampton Library. Mr. Hefner spoke "Of Millers, Millwrights and other early trades in East Hampton." Special attention was given to the design and construction of the mills seen around the village every day. RICHARD LEWIN

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