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The Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Juniors celebrated the 20th anniversary of the group's founding with a ceremony at the department’s Sunset Avenue firehouse on March 6. Lieutenant Vance Schindler, left, received a copy of the junior’s first attendance sheet from junior advisor Paul Hoyle. Lieutenant Schindler was the first junior to sign up and his name is at the top of the list of the original juniors. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Juniors celebrated the 20th anniversary of the group's founding with a ceremony at the department’s Sunset Avenue firehouse on March 6. Lieutenant Vance Schindler, left, received a copy of the junior’s first attendance sheet from junior advisor Paul Hoyle. Lieutenant Schindler was the first junior to sign up and his name is at the top of the list of the original juniors. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Juniors celebrated the 20th anniversary of the group's founding with a ceremony at the department’s Sunset Avenue firehouse on March 6. They were joined by Chief Darryl Schunk (not shown), the juniors’ advisors, the fire commissioners, and parents and well wishers. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACDH FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Juniors celebrated the 20th anniversary of the group's founding with a ceremony at the department’s Sunset Avenue firehouse on March 6. They were joined by Chief Darryl Schunk (not shown), the juniors’ advisors, the fire commissioners, and parents and well wishers. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACDH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Brian Hoyle, second from left, presented Chief Darryl Schunk, left, with a metal sculpture he created depicting the World Trade Towers. Juniors' advisors Cody and Paul Hoyle are on the right. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Brian Hoyle, second from left, presented Chief Darryl Schunk, left, with a metal sculpture he created depicting the World Trade Towers. Juniors' advisors Cody and Paul Hoyle are on the right. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Merry Frons, Arlene Hinkemeyer and Bill Packard at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about

Merry Frons, Arlene Hinkemeyer and Bill Packard at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about "the other election in November"...the expanded Equal Rights Amendment that will be on the New York State ballot, and the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution votes. Panelists from a variety of organizations reminded everyone to vote and discussed the future of women's healthcare and abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. RICHARD LEWIN

Merry Frons, Arlene Hinkemeyer and Bill Packard at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about

Merry Frons, Arlene Hinkemeyer and Bill Packard at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about "the other election in November"...the expanded Equal Rights Amendment that will be on the New York State ballot, and the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution votes. Panelists from a variety of organizations reminded everyone to vote and discussed the future of women's healthcare and abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. RICHARD LEWIN

Brenda Carmona-Lezo and Stephanie Beroe at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about

Brenda Carmona-Lezo and Stephanie Beroe at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about "the other election in November"...the expanded Equal Rights Amendment that will be on the New York State ballot, and the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution votes. Panelists from a variety of organizations reminded everyone to vote and discussed the future of women's healthcare and abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. RICHARD LEWIN

Panelist The Honorable Margie Bright Matthews with Mattison Matthews at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about

Panelist The Honorable Margie Bright Matthews with Mattison Matthews at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about "the other election in November"...the expanded Equal Rights Amendment that will be on the New York State ballot, and the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution votes. Panelists from a variety of organizations reminded everyone to vote and discussed the future of women's healthcare and abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. RICHARD LEWIN

Panelist Laura Harding (with guest speakers Minerva Perez and Rainbow Chavis at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about

Panelist Laura Harding (with guest speakers Minerva Perez and Rainbow Chavis at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about "the other election in November"...the expanded Equal Rights Amendment that will be on the New York State ballot, and the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution votes. Panelists from a variety of organizations reminded everyone to vote and discussed the future of women's healthcare and abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. RICHARD LEWIN

Former Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming and East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about

Former Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming and East Hampton Town Supervisor Kathee Burke-Gonzalez at the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter Island and The North Fork education event in honor of Women’s History Month at LTV Studios. The purpose of the afternoon was to raise awareness about "the other election in November"...the expanded Equal Rights Amendment that will be on the New York State ballot, and the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution votes. Panelists from a variety of organizations reminded everyone to vote and discussed the future of women's healthcare and abortion rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. RICHARD LEWIN

The Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Juniors celebrated the 20th anniversary of the group's founding with a ceremony at the department’s Sunset Avenue firehouse on March 6. They were joined by Chief Darryl Schunk (not shown), the juniors’ advisors, the fire commissioners, and parents and well wishers. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACDH FIRE

The Westhampton Beach Fire Department’s Juniors celebrated the 20th anniversary of the group's founding with a ceremony at the department’s Sunset Avenue firehouse on March 6. They were joined by Chief Darryl Schunk (not shown), the juniors’ advisors, the fire commissioners, and parents and well wishers. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACDH FIRE

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