Kings Park High School, Senior Student Athlete, Alicia Recco, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Lacrosse at HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY next season.
   Alicia, a two year captain of the Kings Park High School Girls Lacrosse Team, has played at the varsity level for four years. She was named All- League as a jt1 grader and All-County as an 11th grader. Last year she led the team in both assists and goals. Additionally, Alicia was a four year starter for the Kings Park Girls Soccer Team. She earned All-League Honors in 11 grade and All-Conference in grade.
   Alicia is the daughter of Judy and Ed Recco of Kings Park.

Congratulations... Excellent Job!

    As part of a long-standing tradition, Kings Park High School students continued their “Gift Of Giving” during the holiday season. The “Toys For Tots” Program, sponsored by the US. Marine Corps Reserve, has grown significantly in Kings Park High School.
    With the help of the members of the Kings Park High School Renaissance Club and its Club Advisors Ms. Michelle Crennan and Mr. Richard Miller, toys are collected by high school students for distribution to underprivileged children throughout Suffolk County. For the proud students involved in the program, it has given them a sense of accomplishment that they are able to provide some happiness and joy during the holiday season to less fortunate families.

GREAT WORK... From GREAT KIDS...

    With many people journeying back home for the holiday season, the day after Christmas in Kings Park has become a very special day. It has turned into a "Reunion Day", an annual tradition for all academy attendees and graduates.

   Gathering at the VFW Post, the group has the opportunity to meet up with old friends, make new acquaintances and share their experiences. Kings Park may be a relatively small school district, but over the years they have attracted many candidates to attend the academies. High school students looking to follow the same path were also welcomed to join in on the camaraderie.

Welcome Home.... Thanks for Your Efforts...

    Each year the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce chooses a person who has shown exemplary service to our community. This year the Chamber struck gold when they chose to honor two remarkable people, Gail and Jack Hessel. After all you can't separate a dynamic duo.

   In this world you come across many people, some who will say and others who will do. Fortunately for our town we are able to applaud a couple who "will do". Organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Revitalization Committee, Bike & Hike Committee, Father John Papallo Lodge Order Sons of Italy, Library District, Department of Parks Smithtown Recreation, Sweetbriar Nature Center, Greenbelt Trail, Kings Park Heritage Museum, Smithtown Historical Society and the Kings Park School District to name a few, have benefited from the Hessel's involvement and dedication. Through the years, they have rolled up their sleeves and have taken an active role participating in making Kings Park a better place for all and for this we say....

Thank You! & Congratulations...

    Will be bestowed on Kevin O'Hare at the Chamber of Commerce Dinner Dance to be held on March 11th at the Islandia Marriott of Long Island. Kevin was born in Flushing, N.Y. in 1944 and has a twin brother, Brian and an older brother, Barry. His parents were Vincent and Dorothy O’Hare. All three sons were born on Father’s Day! Kevin is married to Mary Ann, a successful real estate agent, and they have two daughters, Kimberly and Tarn, both of whom graduated from Kings Park High School.
   Kevin went to Vietnam as a Mortar Man, attached to the 25th Infantry Division in Cu CM for 2 months. Then, due to his experience in TV shows in New York City, Kevin was offered a position designed to boost morale of the troops, working as MC for Bob Hope’s Christmas Show. He then went on to put together shows that included James Garner, Charlton Heston, Jonathan Winters, and Brian Kelly, the star of the “Flipper” TV show. Three months later, Kevin became the “Good Morning Vietnam DJ,” working out of Saigon. On his last day in Vietnam, he was presented with the Bronze Star Medal for taking shows to the front line and building up the morale of the troops. He left Vietnam and reported to Stewart Air Force Base in Newburgh, doing a morning radio show at WFMN-FM.
   After returning home, he was employed by RJR Nabisco for 32 years, retiring as Sales Manager in 1999. Kevin became a Special Assistant to Congressman Rick Lazio until 2000 and then became Legislative Aide to Legislator Andrew Crecca until October 2001. Since then, he has been Events Coordinator for the Suffolk County Office for the Aging.
     A member of the Knights of Columbus, the VFW, the American Legion, the Veterans of the Vietnam War, the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce and the Smithtown Veterans Youth Program, Kevin has always managed to find the time to give back to his community by working on behalf of others. Kevin has served as President of the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation; Veterans Emergency Transportation; and the William H. Clayton Republican Club as well as being an officer or board member of the Suffolk County Civilian Police Academy; the Vietnam Veterans of America; the Smithtown Republican Committee; the Suffolk County Veterans Advisory Board; and the Suffolk County Senior Citizens Advisory Board. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of WLIW-TV, Channel 21.
    In addition to his Bronze Star in Vietnam, the Smithtown Messenger has honored Kevin as one of Smithtown’s “Shining Stars”. In the book, “Spirit of Bob Nope,’ there is a chapter dedicated to Kevin. Kevin O’Hare is a deserving and worthy recipient of the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Community Service Award.
 

Thank You! & Congratulations...

    The photograph depicts Nancy Peters, the recipient "Employee of the Year" for all Veteran Administration Employees in the Prosthetics Department, throughout the southeast region of the United States. She is holding the map of Long Island which was donated by the Heritage Museum. Presenting the map to his fellow employee at the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach is Sal Misiano. Sal is a 1960 graduate of KPHS and a 30 year Marine Retiree.

Congratulations...

   Anyone knowing Judith understands that she works at avoiding the limelight. The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce could not allow this to continue. Her selection as the Chamber's recipient of the 2004 Humanitarian Award brings her to the forefront once and for all.
   Judy has been a single parent from the days when her three children were in diapers. She worked two to three jobs to maintain her independence and to provide for the children. All this and the ideals of her parents left positive marks on her philosophy of life. If there is a child in town suffering, Judy wants to relieve that condition. In the last seventeen years Judy has produced record setting Blood Drives for leukemia stricken children. One drive was second only to a NY Islanders drive. Almost every year a pasta dinner is developed and between ten to thirteen thousand dollars is collected on one Friday night. Judy‘s ability to organize hundreds into willing volunteers is amazing. Add Special Olympics, Superthon, Pancake Breakfasts, Annual Circus, Chamber Bike Rally, Stuff a Bus, and you have a woman who is dedicated to eliminate pain and suffering.
   Many times Judy just begins to work towards a goal and like a Pied Piper individuals attach themselves to her task. The degree of effort provided by Judy‘s crew is awesome. Filled with friendship and warmth, children especially are soothed by the goals accomplished. Throw in her role in the developing and maintaining the Kings Park Heritage Museum and the caretaker of the Patriot Park and its 9/11 Monument and you have a very busy lady. Until now her name was never inscribed on most accomplishments. Judy Bishop just may be the “heart” in what is the “spirit” of Kings Park.

Congratulations...

    January 8th, 2005 marked the last day of business for the Kings Park's landmark restaurant, Anna Maria's. Having served our town for over 22 years the proprietors and landlord failed to arrive at a meeting of the minds. forcing the business to vacate.
     Although they are closed, the restaurant's management has indicated they are looking at other locations in the area to re-open.

Good Luck...Sorry to See You Go...

      William T Rogers Middle School in Kings Park witnessed teachers and the school being honored by VFW Nissoquoge Post 5796. The teachers and 195 students participated in a national VFW contest on patriotism. Fifteen students attained commendable citations, two students attained Suffolk County Status and are to be honored later.

Congratulations...

The Do Not Call Registry has been in effect for the past few years, but each home must register their phone number.  The Federal Trade Commission reminds consumers that the National Do Not Call Registry accepts personal cell phone and home phone number registrations (and has done so since it opened for consumer registrations in June 2003.)  There is no deadline to register a home or cell phone number on the Registry. To register a telephone number on the National Do Not Call Registry, or to file a complaint, consumers should visit www.donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236).