Since his arrival in Kings Park just a few years ago, Pastor Rick Crews and his congregation have been leaving a positive mark on our community. Each year the North Shore Baptist Church musters up a group of volunteers, not only from our area, but from other parts of the country to take on a community service task to make our town a little better place. This year the Pastor engaged the help of the First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia to help spruce up the playgrounds at our school. Pictured above at the Fort Salonga School is Pastor Crews with the youth choir group from Alexandria. The volunteers painted a new basket ball court and a variety of games on the black top play area. According to the pastor, "It is the church's hope that the teachers and students experience much enjoyment while playing these games."

     Thank You Pastor Rick for all your efforts and good deeds!

      Listed below are the results for the Tuesday, September 13, 2005 Primary. Information provided by the Suffolk County Board of Elections:

Republican Party

     It is amazing how fast the time goes by. Wasn't it only yesterday when we watch them say goodbye for the summer to their favorite bus driver? I swear, the days of summer seem to grow shorter and shorter each year.
      No matter how short it felt, I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. I know I did!

     Please Drive Carefully... And Watch Out For Our Children!

    The, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that John P. Gentile, DDS, of Kings Park, New York, received the prestigious Fellowship Award during the Convocation ceremony held at the AGD’s Annual Meeting on July 16 in Washington D.C. The Fellowship Award is granted to dentists looking to provide the highest quality of dental
care by remaining current in their profession. In order to receive this great honor, Dr. Gentile completed 500 hours of continuing dental education, passed a comprehensive written exam and fulfilled three years of continuing membership with the AGD. As a recipient of this award, Dr. Gentile has joined an elite group of more than 13,700 general dentists. The Fellowship Award symbolizes excellence in the dental profession and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
    Dr. Gentile graduated from New York University in 1999 and currently practices dentistry in Kings Park, New York. In addition to the AGD, Dr. Gentile is a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association and the Suffolk County Dental Society. He is also involved with the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce and the Sons of Italy of Kings Park.
Dr. Gentile is married to Suzanne and has three children, Gabriella, Juliana and Nicholas.
      The AGD is a non-profit organization of more than 35,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up-to-date in the profession through continuing education. This commitment to lifelong learning keeps dentists informed about the latest research, technologies and products in dentistry.
   Since 1952, the AGD has risen to the forefront of the profession to build a solid reputation as the premier organization for general dentists. A general dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients’ oral health needs.
 

     Congratulations Dr. Gentile!

     A native of Kings Park, New York, Captain Ostebo entered the Coast Guard Academy in 1977. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science and received his commission in 1981. Captain Ostebo’s first operational assignment was aboard CGC Active, in New Castle, NH where he served as First Lieutenant and Weapons Officer.
Following his tour on CGC Active, he entered Naval Flight School in Pensacola, FL for basic fixed wing and rotary wing flight training. Earning his wings in 1984, he was assigned to flying duties at Air Station Cape Cod where he flew the HH-3F helicopter. In 1986, he as selected for the Coast Guard
   Aeronautical Engineering Program and was designated an Aeronautical Engineer in 1987. In 1988, he was assigned to CGAS Sitka, AK where he served as Assistant Engineering Officer and Engineering Officer until 1992. After selection into the Engineering Management Graduate Program, he attended Purdue University where he received a Masters in Business Administration. Follow on assignment was as Chief of Inventory Management and Logistics at Coast Guard Aircraft Repair and Supply Center, Elizabeth City, NC. Where he flew as a test pilot on the HH-3F and HH-60J helicopters.
    In 1997, he transferred to Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater and served as Chief Engineer, flying as a dual qualified pilot in both the HC-130 and HH-60J. In 1999, he took command of Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City, Ml flying the HH-65A. Serving as Commanding Officer from 1999 to 2001. Following this tour he was selected to attend Senior Service School at Harvard University completing a Senior Fellowship in National Security. In 2002, Captain Ostebo was assigned as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Coast Guard Operations at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. Captain Ostebo was then selected to attend the Naval War Collage in Newport, RI as a Senior Fellow and a member of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Strategic Studies Group. During this tour he also completed his Graduate studies in National Security and Decision Making.
   Captain Ostebo is an Airline Transport Rated pilot and has over 4,200 flight hours and is currently flying his fifth Coast Guard aircraft as a Co-Pilot in the HU-25 Falcon jet. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal (2), CG Commendation Medal (2) and the CG Achievement Medal. Captain Ostebo’s family includes his wife Renee, daughters Alexandra and Denali.
    Recently, Captain Osetbo was installed as the new commander of the U.S. Coast Guard's largest air station, Otis Airbase in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Congratulations!
 

Great Work... From Great People!