Mayor Allan M. Dorman (left) poses with Sal Scarlato (center), President, Korean War Veterans Association, Central Long Island Chapter, and Tom Croci (right) Islip Town Supervisor-Elect.
The Village of Islandia honored its war veterans at a special Veterans Day ceremony on November 5. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam War veteran, joined the village board in thanking those who served and those currently enlisted in the armed forces for their service. Members of the New York Honor Guard, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the local Korean War Veterans chapter and the American Legion were in attendance.
The ceremony opened up with a musical performance from the Central Islip High School marching band. Local elected officials and members of the Lakeland and Islip Fire Departments were also on hand for this special day.
The children of Islandia Village join their parents in decorating their pumpkins at the Village of Islandia’s 7th Annual Pumpkin Fest.
The Village of Islandia held its 7th Annual Pumpkin Fest on October 22 on the grounds of Islandia Village Hall. Five hundred local children came dressed in their favorite costumes, decorated pumpkins, took part in a costume parade and helped themselves to cookies and hot cocoa. Prizes were awarded for best decorated pumpkin and best costume.
In addition, there was a petting zoo and hayrides for the children, as well as live music from “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” and an appearance from the Central Islip Fire Department, which offered literature on fire safety and prevention.
It is said that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. On August 13, the Village of Islandia asked its residents to clean out their garages, attics, basements and closets.
Children take part in the hula hoop contest at the Village of Islandia’s 6th annual BBQ.
On July 9, Islandia Village residents came out to the 6th Annual BBQ. Village employees and local Boy Scouts served residents hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, soda and water. Children enjoyed the day with train rides, games, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts; face painting, piñatas and a hula hoop contest. A local DJ provided the music to keep the party going.
In addition, there was a blueberry pie eating contest with the winners getting a blueberry pie as the prize. The Central Islip Fire Department was also on hand to teach children about fire safety. 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 Public Safety Department.
Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman (standing, second from left) joins village trustees and local residents in the sixth annual Community Garden Planting on May 7.
On May 7, the Village of Islandia held its sixth annual Community Garden Planting on the village hall grounds. Village residents, board members and employees planted tomatoes, spinach, beans, radishes and peppers in the community garden. The young plants were graciously provided by Borella Nursery. Now, local residents can visit the garden, help take care of the plants and enjoy watching the fruits of their labor grow.
The garden was opened in 2006 as the result of an initiative put forth by Village Mayor Allan Dorman. Mayor Dorman and the village residents are hoping for a bumper crop this year. Residents who participate in the planting not only help beautify the village, but will get a chance to work alongside their neighbors and enjoy each other’s company.
Children scampered the village hall grounds searching for Easter eggs during the 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 16. Some of the 6,000 Easter 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.” In addition, children also colored in pictures under the big tent. Islandia’s own “Singing School Bus Driver” Joe Guida came down to entertain the kids.
Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman (second from left) and Deputy Mayor Diane Olk (center) pose in front of the village’s Christmas tree after the tree lighting ceremony. Also pictured (left to right) are Village Trustees Michael Zaleski, Patty Peters and Barbara Lacey.
Islandia residents turned out for the 5th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on December 4. Residents stayed warm under the big tent and enjoyed cookies and hot cocoa as “Joe the Singing Bus Driver” played guitar and sang holiday songs. Santa Claus hitched a ride with the Central Islip Fire Department inside their fire truck and came 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.
Veterans Day Ceremony Features Vietnam War-Era Helicopter, USO-Type Entertainment
Islandia Village Mayor Allan Dorman (fourth from left) poses with members of Marine Helicopter Squadron 361 Veterans Association, Inc. in front of a Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter that was part of the village’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 6.
The Village of Islandia honored its war veterans at a special Veterans Day ceremony on November 6. Mayor Allan M. Dorman, a Vietnam War veteran, joined the village board in thanking those who served and those currently enlisted in the armed forces for their service. Members of the New York Honor Guard, the Vietnam Veterans of America, the local Korean War Veterans chapter and the American Legion were in attendance.
The ceremony opened up with a musical performance from the Central Islip High School marching band. During the ceremony, Mayor Dorman announced the addition of a monument at the Veterans Memorial Triangle. The monument lists the names of Islandia residents who proudly served in our armed forces during wartime.
Members of Marine Helicopter Squadron 361 Veterans Association, Inc., a non-profit association based in Cutchogue, flew in a Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter for this special event and touched down at the village hall parking lot. This helicopter was used for combat rescue missions during the Vietnam War. Residents got a chance to take a peek inside a major piece of military history.
Those in attendance were treated to a cold brunch served by village employees and USO-type entertainment performed by “The Victory Belles” under the big tent. Brunch and entertainment were sponsored by Computer Associates and Cablevision.
Local elected officials were also on hand for this special day. Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy presented Mayor Dorman with a proclamation in honor of this event.
One of the children dressed as a Rubik’s cube displays a pumpkin she decorated at the Village of Islandia’s 6th Annual Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest.
The Village of Islandia held its 6th Annual Craft Fair and Pumpkin Fest on October 23 on the grounds of Islandia Village Hall. Five hundred local children came dressed in their favorite costumes, decorated pumpkins, took part in a costume parade and helped themselves to cookies and hot cocoa. Prizes were awarded for best decorated pumpkin and best costume.
As the children enjoyed themselves at the pumpkin patch, adults visited the Craft Fair, where local vendors sold books, candles, novelty holiday items and knick-knacks.
It is said that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. On August 14, the Village of Islandia asked its residents to clean out their garages, attics, basements and closets and bring 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.
