THE 70th Year, Issue 17 THURSDAY JANUARY 2, 2020 | www.islipbulletin.net | | 75¢ She has military, town, Welcome to 2020! This sunrise photo was one of the last photos taken of the Brightwaters Canal in 2019. Local photographer Bob Maxner, of East Islip, captured the event signifying the close of the decade and the start of the new. Happy New Year! and educational Photo Courtesy Bob Maxner, East Islip accomplishments Democrat Jackie Gordon goes two children, son Augustus and daugh- ter Kerrianne, who is a captain in the U.S. for Peter King’s seat Air Force. Islip Bulletin: What was your decid- By LINDA LEUZZI ing factor to run? INSPIRATION JG: What made me decide to run was Jacqueline Gordon, a Copiague res- the same reason I joined the Army. It was ident, filed her statement of candida- a commercial that said, “In the Army, we cy as a Democrat for Rep. Peter King’s do more before 9 a.m. than most people AWARDS congressional seat, New York District do all day.” They were all working hard, 2, on May 15 last year, months before working together, accomplishing their King announced his retirement on Nov. mission and goals, and when I saw that 11. Gordon served 29 years in the Unit- commercial, I knew that’s where I wanted ed States Army Reserve with four de- to be. I’ve lived my life by setting goals, ployments; platoon leader in Germany identifying problems, creating solutions, during Operation Desert Storm; opera- accomplishing goals. And last year, what tions officer at Guantanamo Bay during I saw in Congress and locally—because Each year, The Islip Bulletin recognizes the volunteer work of outstanding local the Global War on Terror; battle captain Peter King is also local—congestion and residents and organizations. These are the folks who work diligently and passionately in Baghdad during the U.S.-led invasion gridlock and people sticking their heads on community and charity work without fanfare. of Iraq; and as commander of the 310th in the sand, I knew I could do the job. As We’re asking our readers to nominate these unsung heroes for our annual Inspiration Military Police Battalion in Afghanistan an educator, communicator, retired mil- Awards. Those nominated could be from a local group, a neighbor, someone from your in 2012. She retired in 2014 with the rank itary officer, government official and a house of worship, or one who just stands out with their consistent, worthy commitment of lieutenant colonel. Gordon has been a single mom, I could draw on those skills to acts of kindness. Babylon Town councilwoman since 2007 in many career fields. Another thing was Please send in your nomination with a brief outline of what the nominee has done and is a guidance counselor who advises the sense of ‘King’s not here.’ He shows and how they can be reached to: The Islip Bulletin, 20 Medford Ave., Patchogue, NY high school students at Wilson Techno- up election time or for awards for fire- 11772. Email nominations should be sent to the editor at [email protected]. logical Center in Farmingdale. She has See JACKIE GORDON on page 5 We will notify this year’s winners and you, our readers, in the New Year. Islip Islip Town Rotary commits New Year’s to water quality Resolutions Page 3 Page 9 WEEKLY PERIODICAL 2 ISLIP BULLETIN - JANUARY 2, 2020 Graduations COMMUNITY NEWS INSIDE Kelly Grace Sinclair of West Islip grad- uated from Clemson University with a Public Notices ..................... 4 Bachelor of Science in accounting. Years Ago ............................ 5 Military Major General Ray Shields, the Adju- Police Blotter....................... 6 tant General for the State of New York, announced the recent promotion of Jer- maine Hope from Bay Shore, a member Editorial ............................... 6 of the New York Army National Guard, in recognition of his capability for addition- Around Town ...................... 7 al responsibility and leadership. Hope is assigned to the 719th Transportation Company and received a promotion to Classifieds .........................14 the rank of Sergeant First Class. Obituaries..........................15 Published every Thursday Publication Office, Advance Building 20 Medford Avenue/P.O. 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