Riverhead News: BBQ for First Congregational Church restoration
The Riverhead Fire Department Association held its monthly meeting May 10 at headquarters. It was a special evening for John Kurpetski, who celebrated 50 years of service with the department. He received proclamations from the fire commissioners, Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter, state Sen. Ken LaValle, Gov. Cuomo’s office, Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo and Congressman Lee Zeldin, who also gave him a flag. Washington Engine Co. 2 hosted a dinner for John before the meeting. Guests included his family and brother firefighters. Sean Walter said John was “an example of someone giving back to the community” while another presenter stated that John’s being a police officer — since retired — and firefighter was not without sacrifice. It was a beautiful evening. As a thank-you, John’s wife, Pat, was presented with a floral arrangement.
Riverhead Free Library held its 120th annual association meeting on May 10. It was a special event for staff members, who received a pin and a certificate recognizing their years of service. They are: Carol Leppeard, 35 years; Liz Stokes, 30 years; Claire Boehle, 10 years; Nancy Farmer, 10 years; Kerrie McMullen-Smith, 10 years; Joe Cobis, five years, Brian Connor, five years; and Diane Sawchuck, five years. Maureen Karpilovsky, secretary of the RFL board of trustees, was honored for her three years of dedicated service and was presented with a certificate of appreciation, a gift card and an orchid plant, among other gifts. The trustees wished her well as her three-year term will expire June 30 and she will be pursuing other endeavors. Her son, Matthew, was also honored for his volunteer service. He was presented with a certificate of appreciation and a gift card for all the photographs he took at the many library events held over the last couple of years.
Save the date! On Sunday, June 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Dark Horse Restaurant will sponsor a chicken barbecue to benefit the restoration of First Congregational Church of Riverhead. You can picnic in the park or take your dinner home. The cost is $15 in advance or $18 the day of the event. In the event of rain, the barbecue will be held in the church’s fellowship hall. For tickets, call the church at 631-727-2621.
Happy birthday to Dennis Kenter, Patrick Flammia and Skip Beal on May 27; Bo Goodale, Terry Barty and Barbara Langhorne, May 28; Barbara Warner, May 31; Keith Schroeher, June 5; Karen Skop and Kristina Bugdin (Dad wishes you a nice day, Kristina!), June 6; Bill Sanok, June 7; and Dante Henderson, June 8.
Happy wedding anniversary to Richie and Nina Campbell, who will celebrate 37 years today, May 26; John and Pat Kurpetski, 51 years, May 30; Cheryl and Rich Miller, 41 years, and Wendy and Mark Gajowski, June 1; Carol and Jim Lee, 31 years, June 2; Robin and Greg Hulse, 37 years, June 4; Megan and Jimmy Nikolis, 8 years, Izzy and Jeanne Doroski, 36 years, yours truly and my husband, Joe, 41 years, and Adam and Nicole William, all on June 8.
A Memorial Day parade hosted by the Combined Veterans will be held Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m. beginning at the corner of Pulaski Street and Osborn Avenue. Bring your family and friends and show your support and honor those who have served our country.
Have a great Memorial Day weekend and remember to fly your flag.
Contact Riverhead columnist Kathy Berezny at 727-6148 at [email protected].
