Spotlight on Tony...

       The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce selected Anthony Salucci of A.L.S. Construction Company for recognition this month. The company's leadership has made a significant impact on the improvement of various aspects of community living. Quality of life is one of the Chamber's number one priorities. 
                                    Congratulations !

11/08/05

United We Stood...

       The morning began with the sun brightly shinning down upon the hamlet of Kings Park but, by the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the sun faded creating a solemn backdrop for the anniversary remembrance. In attendance were local veteran groups, religious and civic organizations sprinkled with a few politicians. Boy Scouts proudly carried their campaign banners and marched with crowd in rhythm behind the school's band. Upon reaching Veterans' Square the Kings Park High School Chorale Group added warmth with their soothing voices. Once fully assembled all listened intently as thank yous were given to those who served and prayers for a safe return offered to those currently in harms way. It was a fitting tribute offered by a small town with big hearts.    CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES

                     To our Vets.... Thank You...

11/12/05

Lights, Camera, Action...

       Mix one very intelligent custodian with an eclectic group of high school students with time  on their hands and you have an extremely productive club. The Tech Club was established to handle all technical issues involved in producing theatre and related events. Custodian Rick Holmes put his college and life experiences to good use by training students to operate, maintain, and fix Kings Park School District's audio, visual and lighting duties. With no expense to the taxpayers the group has upgraded, restored and innovated the equipment of all the school facilities. 
       Awesome Work !

11/12/05

Second Grade Journalists

     This week I visited Miss Rehor's second grade class at the Fort Salonga School. I was invited by my daughter to participate in their "Community Helper" project, and to speak to her classmates about  my job. What a GREAT time I had.  It was wonderful to meet and share my experiences with these high energy and eager to learn seven year olds. I must admit I was a bit intimidated at first, but once they started their interview these little professionals made me feel right at home.

      Part of my presentation included showing them my website. I explained how I gathered information about our community, its activities and people. While viewing the web pages many children recognized some of the people and events I covered. One student was excited and beamed with pride when she saw a picture of her Dad on the home page.
      Looking to see a demonstration of their talents I gave them the opportunity to write their own "by line". They were thrilled to participate in the project and I was amazed at the work they submitted. Please take a moment to view their efforts. I am sure you will enjoy their thoughts and creativity as much as I did.

       CLICK HERE TO SEE....  A VERY COOL JOB !

11/17/05

Happening Around Town

     A new look for Main Street... The building which has be left vacant for too many years, on the corner of Main & Church Streets will soon be occupied by a new establishment called "The Coffee Beanery Cafe". It will offer a variety of gourmet coffees and treats.

  Another new look for Indian Head Road... The old Shell station which closed believe it or not a few years ago will re-open as a Hess station with a mini mart. Construction is currently in progress...

11/25/05

Education on Guard...

     Eatons Neck Coast Guard Boat Station staff leaders came to discuss education with Kings Park School officials. Executive Petty Officer Rick Ball III initiated an effor to interact with 5th graders at the RJ Osgood Intermediate School. The Coast Guard will invite two classes a day for seven days and instruct the students on the operation of the Eatons Neck Coast Guard Station and its role in our community.

             A VERY COOL JOB !

11/24/05

A Stuffed Bus...

     Each year, the Saturday before Thanksgiving, local students along with school district staff and area residents

muster up and participate in the district's "Stuff A Bus" fund raiser. The program places the volunteers at local supermarkets to gather food and contributions from shoppers to help feed needy area residents. The buses are loaded up, until they are "STUFFED"! At days end the food is brought back to the RJO building where it is sorted and package for distribution. Any surplus is stored and dispersed when needed.
      What a great effort from the entire community! 

        JOB WELL DONE ....GREAT WORK !

11/24/05