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2020 R-UTN Scholarship Winners

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Each year, the R-UTN gives two scholarships  of $2,000 each to Northport seniors planning careers in Education.  The High School Awards Committee selects the recipients based on academic achievement and need.  We are able to do this because of the generous contributions of our members.  This year’s recipients are Lena Mannix and Bessie Antunez-Castellon.  The Awards were presented by video this year. 

In addition, we award four scholarships of $500 to the graduating children of in-service UTN members Ashley Durand of Port Jefferson, Victoria Gaudioso of Centerport, Aidan Fee of Northport and Allison Wine of Northport. 

Thanks again to all R-UTN members for your generosity. 

Sad News

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The R-UTN is sad to say good bye to the founder of the Retired – United Teachers of Northport, and retired Northport High School Guidance Counselor, John Brindisi. John passed away on June 6 at the age of 95 in Delray Beach, Florida. In 2012 he was predeceased by his wife Grace after 66 years of marriage. He is survived by his daughters Babette Wilcox and Nancy Smith, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A World War II veteran, John served in Patton’s Third Army, landing on Omaha Beach the day after D-Day in 1944. In 2015 he was awarded the French Legion of Honor medal in recognition of his part in liberating France from the Nazis.

In retirement John was an active member of the Italian Americans for Progress, served as president of the East Northport Rotary Club, and was the Rotary Exchange Student Coordinator for Long Island. He also volunteered at the Town of Huntington Senior Center and offered private counseling services in Northport.

Online condolences may be offered at; www. danielkeenanfuneralhome.com 

Still waiting for your stimulus check?

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The federal government is sending coronavirus stimulus checks — called Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) — by prepaid debit card through the mail to around 4 million Americans who don’t have direct deposit information on file with the IRS.

If you are one of the 4 million the stimulus will delivered by the US Post Office! The card with a Visa logo will come in a plain envelope from “Money Network Cardholder Services.” The name of the issuing bank, MetaBank, will appear on the back of the card. For more information go to IRS.gov or call 1-800-240-8100.