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Arkk Wellness Center celebrates grand opening in Port Jeff Sta.

On July 26, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich (sixth from left) and Town Clerk Donna Lent (second from right) and members of the Port Jefferson StationTerryville Chamber of Commerce were on hand to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for The Katherine Jon Salon’s The Arkk Wellness Center and Academy located at 4747 Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson Station.

The ceremony included live music from 1 Step Ahead and featured healthy food tastings and tropical beverages. Also pictured are members of the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce; Katherine Jon Salon and The Arkk Wellness Center and Academy team members and owner Kat Riley (fourth from right).

“Congratulations to Kat Riley on her continued success. Self-care is an important part of our overall wellness and I’m happy to see that the salon utilized its resources and opened a creative and much needed space,” said Councilmember Kornreich. “I wish nothing but success to Kat and her team who have already done and continue to do such amazing work. Despite the challenges that may occur when owning a business, she remains as cool as the other side of the pillow.”

“Kat Riley’s history of long-standing success in business continues to flourish with the grand opening of The Arkk Academy. This wellness center, born out of the pandemic and driven by a desire to bring forth healing through education and self-care, is a testament of Kat’s commitment to the community,” added Town Clerk Donna Lent.

For more information, call 631-474-0747 or visit arkkwellnesscenter.org.

Gurwin’s Matthew Hetterich honored by Moxxie Foundation

Matthew Hetterich, administrator of Gurwin Healthcare System’s Certified Home Health Agency in Commack, has been honored with a 2021 Moxy Man Award. The award is presented by the Moxxie Mentoring Foundation and honors men and organizations that have contributed to the advancement of women in the workplace.

The Sound Beach resident was nominated by four women who have worked closely with him throughout his career. They highlighted his intelligence, kindness, fierce independence and his ability to constantly unify those he worked with.

“Matt has always reminded us to continue to fight the good fight and that sitting back was never an option. He always inspired,” said Taryn Birkmire, executive director of Recco Home Care. Eileen Gerard, an agency consultant at Addus Homecare, said, “Matthew was surrounded by powerful, convicted women, and he never feared us. He embraced us as we all learned from each other, and together we soared.”

Hetterich was celebrated at a luncheon in June. Upon receiving the award, he shared high praise for his female colleagues.

“Healthcare, especially home care, is primarily dominated by women in both clinical and administrative roles. I’m fortunate to have spent my career surrounded by strong, intelligent women who have shared invaluable professional and life experience that has helped me to not only become a better leader, but a better person as well.”

Matthew Hetterich with Nancy Geiger, Director of Gurwin Home Care Agency, after receiving

COMINGS AND GOINGS

Robert P. Sweeney New board trustee appointed to Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Eastern Suffolk BOCES welcomes Robert P. Sweeney as its newest board trustee. Sweeney currently serves as the president of the Mt. Sinai Board of Education and is both the managing and a founding partner of the 36-person, Bohemia-based law firm, DeSena & Sweeney, LLP. Sweeney has served his community in numerous voluntary capacities, such as being a member of the ESBOCES Administrative Budget Advisory Committee meeting, serving on the board of directors for the Long Island Explorium lin Port Jefferson, among others. He is a Mount Sinai resident. Jefferson’s Ferry fundraiser

Save the date! Jefferson’s Ferry in South Setauket will hold its 17th annual Making Memories fundraiser at Flowerfield, 199 Mills Pond Road, St. James on Friday, Sept. 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. Cocktail attire, 21 and older only. Proceeds will support its Journey Toward Renewal project. For information and ticket pricing, call 631675-5507. Free legal clinic for veterans

Suffolk County Bar Association, 560 Wheeler Road, Hauppauge will host a free legal clinic for veterans on Friday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Veterans can phone-in or Zoom-in to speak with a lawyer. For more information, email clennon@fedattorney.com. Burlington heads to Farmingville

Burlington Stores has announced it will open a new store in Farmingville at Expressway Plaza on North Ocean Avenue in the former Kmart location. The outlet, which is best known for an array of discounted coats, will offer a wide selection of items, including womenswear and accessories, menswear, footwear, children’s clothing, home decor, and pet care and toys. A layaway program will also be offered at the store.