Summer wasn't all fun and games as these volunteers can attest. Building on a project created by Pastor Rick Crews of the Northshore Baptist Church who last summer organized the black top paintings at the Fort Salonga and Parkview elementary schools, the RJO Intermediate School black top received a much welcomed face lift. A wonderful job well done was completed with the assistance of Pastor Rick, RJO Principal Mr. Massimo, teachers Miss Mann & Ms. Szatkowski and several student and parent volunteers.

Great Work From Fantastic People!

     SFrom: United States Tennis Association, Eastern Section

     At a ceremony held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Queens, The United States Tennis Association, Eastern Section recently honored local Kings Park student, Ryann Cutillo for excellence in the Girl's 16's Division. Ryann was one of the top three chosen in her division based on her outstanding performance during the year. Presenting the award is USTA Eastern Section Executive Director D.A. Abrams.

     The USTA Eastern Section, based in White Plains, New York, is a
not-for-profit community service organization whose mission is to promote
and develop the growth of tennis. The section encompasses all of New York State, Northern New Jersey and Southern Connecticut. It is one of 17
geographic sections of the United States Tennis Association, the governing
body of tennis in the United States, and supports more than 46,000 members.
       The section also establishes and maintains rules of fair play, high
standards of sportsmanship and represents, in its jurisdiction, the programs
and policies of the USTA. More information about the USTA Eastern section
is available by visiting: www.eastern.usta.com.

Congratulations Ryann!

    As we know it today, Fort Salonga is a very desirable place to live. We have beautiful homes, spacious properties, great schools, woods, water and a very convenient location. Everything you could ask for. Fort Salonga’s roots can be traced back to the to the British occupation of Long Island, most notably Fort Slongo, as it was known then, was an actual Fort. It was located on what is now Brookfield Road, very near to what is now Callahan’s beach.
     We were fighting for independence from England. Our young Country was at war. Small militia units based in Connecticut made countless raids on Long Island and British shipping sailing the sound in the period between 1776 and 1781. The most famous of these raids was directed by Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge who was in command of a sizeable force across the sound in Connecticut. A small unit under the command of Major Trescott was sent to attack the British at Fort Slongo on Treadwell Neck, on October 2nd, 1781. This unit crossed the Sound in Whaleboats under the cover of darkness, overwhelmed the British the following morning around 4:00 AM, burned the Fort, took prisoners, muskets and a small cannon, then escaped back to Connecticut near Norwalk. This became known as The Battle of Fort Slongo. A member of Major Trescott’s unit received the highest military medal of that time from General George Washington. One of the first Purple Hearts was presented to Sergeant Elijah Churchill, who played an important role in other raids as well as The Battle of Fort Slongo. In our historic section is a more detailed discussion of this historic day, October 3, 1781
     Join us on Saturday October 7th, 2006, to celebrate our 225th Anniversary at a reenactment of The Battle of Fort Slongo, very near the exact spot. This event will be sponsored by your Fort Salonga Association and professionally performed by the Huntington Militia which was established in 1653. Come out and enjoy a trip back in history in a place we all know and love. Bring your family and support and participate in the celebration at Callahan’s Beach picnic area. (¼ mile east of IGA shopping center on 25A). As can be seen from the agenda below a number of exciting events are planned.