It is said that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. On June 7, Village of Islandia residents cleaned out their garages, attics, basements and closets and brought their unwanted items to the “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale” on the grounds of Village Hall. Village residents were on hand to sell items such as toys, books, clothes, lamps and assorted knick-knacks.
The Village of Islandia has traditionally held one tag sale during the year, but in 2012, due to the growing success and increasing turnout, it decided to hold the event a second time in the fall. Since then, the village has held two tag sales each year.
Mayor Allan M. Dorman (center), Village of Islandia, is joined by local elected officials at the village’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial Triangle on May 24. Also pictured (left to right): Tom Cilmi, Suffolk County Legislator; Anthony Senft, Islip Town Councilman; Al Graf, New York State Assemblyman; and Tom Muratore, Suffolk County Legislator.
On May 24, the Village of Islandia held its Memorial Day ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial Triangle, located at the intersection of Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. Local elected officials, war veterans and village officials were in attendance.
Following an invocation, Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam veteran, recognized those who served our country. Michael Zaleski, Village Trustee, also acknowledged the local veterans groups who have attended the current and previous ceremonies. There was also a laying of the wreaths, with flowers graciously donated by Gina’s Flower Shoppe.
Parents watch their children collect Easter eggs at the Village of Islandia’s 9th annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 12.
On April 12, more than 500 children and adults came out for the Village of Islandia’s 9th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Village residents enjoyed cookies, juice, coffee and tea while having the chance to meet the “Easter Bunny” and listening to live music performed by Islandia’s own “Singing School Bus Driver,” Joe Guida.
During the Easter Egg Hunt, children collected some of the 8,000 Easter eggs that were spread throughout the village hall grounds. Some of the eggs contained a ticket in which the lucky children were able to redeem for a special prize. Before the end of the event, the children stopped to get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny.
Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman (front row, right) is joined by Mike Zaleski (back row, second from right), Santa Claus and members of the Central Islip Fire Department during the village’s 8th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 7.
Islandia residents turned out for the 8th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 7 at Village Hall. “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” performed under the big tent as he played guitar and sang holiday songs. Residents also enjoyed hot cocoa, cookies and cupcakes while listening to the music.
Two children joined Mayor Allan M. Dorman in the lighting of the tree. After the tree was lit, Santa Claus arrived with the Central Islip and Hauppauge Fire Departments and went inside the tent to distribute toys to the good boys and girls, with help from Santa’s elves. Santa also posed for pictures with the children, who also received candy canes, courtesy of Mrs. Claus.
Mayor Allan M. Dorman (third from right) poses with his grandson Collin (front) and local elected officials and war veterans in front of the Islandia Veterans Memorial at the village’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 9. Also pictured (left to right): New York State Assemblymen Michael Fitzpatrick and Al Graf, Islip Town Councilwoman Trish Bergin Weichbrodt, Suffolk County District Court Judge Phil Goglas, and William Ferris, Swift Boat veteran.
On November 9, the Village of Islandia held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Village Memorial Triangle. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam veteran, was joined by local elected officials, war veterans and representatives from the Central Islip and Lakeland Fire Departments to honor those who served and continue to serve in the armed forces.
There was a musical performance by the Central Islip High School marching band and a presentation of the colors by local members of The United States Marine Corps. Village officials joined war veterans in placing a wreath and bouquets of roses in front of the memorial.
Children and their parents decorate pumpkins during the Village of Islandia’s 9th annual Pumpkin Fest on October 26.
On October 26, the Village of Islandia welcomed over 500 local residents and children to the 9th Annual Pumpkin Fest on the grounds of the Islandia Village Hall. The event was sponsored by the Islandia Chamber of Commerce, Postal Connections and Sign Guys.
Throughout the event, children decorated pumpkins and took part in a Halloween costume parade and contest. They also joined their families as they went on hayrides and walked through a chilling Haunted Castle that kept everyone on their toes.
The village also provided guests with hot cocoa, cider and cookies. Each resident left with their very own pumpkin.
It is said that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. On August 10, Village of Islandia residents cleaned out their garages, attics, basements and closets and brought their unwanted items to the “Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale” on the grounds of Village Hall.
Village residents take part in the blueberry pie eating contest at the 8th Annual BBQ.
On July 13, more than 800 Islandia Village residents braved the wet weather and came out to the 8th Annual BBQ. Local elected officials also attended the event to have the opportunity to meet with Mayor Allan M. Dorman and village residents.
Village employees and local Boy Scouts volunteered their time serving residents hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, soda and water. Children enjoyed the day with hayrides, a dunk tank, games, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts; face painting, and piñatas. Some also received balloon animals from some of the friendly clowns in attendance.
In addition, Mayor Dorman hosted a blueberry pie eating contest with the winners getting a blueberry pie. The village also had its DWI Awareness program, in which those on peddle carts donned a pair of goggles to simulate the effects of being intoxicated and attempted to navigate a course designed by the village’s Public Safety Department. There was also live music for the people to enjoy.
Mayor Allan M. Dorman (third from left) is joined by local elected officials and war veterans John Mauro, CCP, VFW Post #9486 in Lake Ronkonkoma; Lee Zeldin, NYS Senator; Al Graf, NYS Assemblyman; John Kennedy, Suffolk County Legislator; and Bill Ferris, Islandia resident and Swift Boat veteran.
On May 25, the Village of Islandia held its Memorial Day ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial Triangle, located at the intersection of Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue. Local elected officials, war veterans and village officials were in attendance.
Islandia Village Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam veteran, recognized those who served our country including Islandia resident and Vietnam veteran, Vincent Loverde, who died on April 21 and army chaplain Monsignor Francis Midura, who passed away on July 30, 2012. Msgr. Midura presided over the village’s Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day ceremonies and a special memorial service commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks. There was also a laying of the wreath, with flowers graciously donated by Gina’s Flower Shoppe.
During the ceremony, Ed Gorniak, Sergeant-at-Arms, Royal Canadian Legion Ontario at Branch 50 Fred Gies in Kitchener, Canada, awarded Mayor Dorman with a certificate of appreciation for serving as a Vietnam veteran. Mr. Gorniak thanked Mayor Dorman for allowing his RCL members to attend and participate in the ceremony.
Following the ceremony, all visitors gathered at Islandia Commons for a brunch.
Ed Gorniak (left), Sergeant-at-Arms at Royal Canadian Legion Ontario at Branch 50 Fred Gies in Kitchener, Canada, presents a certificate of appreciation Mayor Allan M. Dorman (right) at the Memorial Day ceremony in Islandia Village on May 25. They were joined by William Prince (center), Quartermaster, VFW Post #372 in Great Neck.
Mayor Allan M. Dorman (left) presents a certificate of appreciation to village resident Shy Main Shieh (right) in recognition of her volunteer work at all of the village’s events at the 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 23.Children collect Easter eggs as their parents look on at the village’s 8th annual Easter Egg hunt.
On March 23, three hundred fifty children and adults came out for the Village of Islandia’s 8th annual Easter Egg Hunt. During the event, Mayor Allan M. Dorman made a special presentation honoring Shy Main Shieh for offering her time and talents at all of the village’s events. Ms. Shieh has constantly volunteered her time at the village’s Easter Egg Hunt, Bar-B-Que, Ye Olde Fashioned Tag Sale and Pumpkin Fest events.
During the Easter Egg Hunt, children collected some of the 6,000 Easter eggs that were spread throughout the village hall grounds. Some of the eggs contained a ticket in which the lucky children were able to redeem for a special prize. Those in attendance got to meet the “Easter Bunny” and “Daisy the Duck.” Islandia’s own “Singing School Bus Driver” Joe Guida came down to entertain the kids.
