Winners: Joe Patellaro and Sandy Claghorn

Joe Patellaro and Sandy Claghorn

Volunteers

Husband and wife Joe Patellaro and Sandy Claghorn of Manhattan recently received the first James J. Harnett Humanitarian Award from the Family & Children's Association in Mineola based on their dedication and service to the agency. Patellaro's involvement with the association reaches back almost 20 years when he first became a volunteer, and he is now a member of its board of directors. Claghorn became a volunteer in 2003 upon meeting Patellaro, association officials said.