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This could be the start of something ^ for our local ecmiomy, bat not if the cam eras reflect naif-empty stands. ^ &r, tjideeu sues have not been strong enough. So if Longlslanders want to show the world this would be a gredt place f<x future competitions, we need to show up and sqiport them. Many Long Islanders travel to the Big Apple and New Jersey for sports events. Now, the Goomvill Games have som rainn for ever^^cHie right in our own back yard. Excit- new a c u ities like the new aquatic center at Eisenhow- iM new er are being showcased We'should be there. We'should a l ^ be inviting relatives and friends to come discover what a grekt vacation destination Long Island can be. Each visitor who has a great time will the word and help bring mlidi-aeeded tourism dollars to the local economy. Showing victors around also often brings unexpected benefits to the host and hostess, who will likely discover new favorite beaches, parks, museums, restanrants and tickets are available at Ticketmasterst^ locations (212) 307-7171; (516) 888-9000; some Rite Aid Stores. HMV and'Tower Records stores; Madison Square Garden and Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum (7^23 4 5 ) box offices. Tickets range from SIO - $60. Also, visit the web site at www.goodwillgames98.c(HD for more information. General information can be obtained by dialing (212) 484- 7600. For more kfonnatiem about the Summer of Good will Passport, call 1-800-GOODW1LL toll-free. Long Island's tourism offices soefa as the Town of Hempstead Office of Tourism at 489-50CK), ext. 3601, or the Long Island Cooventiofl and Visitors Bureau at 951-3440, can provide a wealth of information about places to visit. The pages o f your community n e w ^ p e r include several ideas, including many'events that are free. It's time to enjoy the best that summer can offer, right here on Long Island! VAN IS DAMAGED BUT QftIVER SuR VIVES. A thrae car aecidim. took place at the intarseetioo of Guy Lombaroo Avenue 6 Sunrise H10 mnv on July : Freeport Firedailers were on hand to rescue the drTver of this van whose vehicle hit the Meadowbrook Ban* building on Sunrise Hi^iway. There weie fto sSnous mpirtsa. tPMMBv Man Ai«Bt> ENTHUSIASM RUNS HIGH AT THE JESUS RALLY heW on My 10. sponaorad by Our Holy Reoeemer Church at Watiffront' Park. Ipnete n M Waunl WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? That w u the qiiesiioa the children at New Vbtom School were asked on Discovay Day. The children had the opfnmini- ly to lean about different careen from banker to fireri^ter tad flrefighier Eric Jimenez volun teered to speak about tbe Enrergeocy Medical Services in Freeport. He showed tbe children the equipmcQi, spoke to them about the necessary (raioinx and even had a special hands-on deawasgation. Who knows, maybe one day one of dtese youngsters may save the life of i fellow Freeporter? ■ ♦ ♦ ♦ RETIRED BUT STILL BUSY. Freeport rcsi- deiu Robert Stangelo is Vice Chairman of tbe Service Corps of Redred Executives, ae orgam- zaiioo of retired busmessmea and women who provide free rtmwwitftg to entnpRoeurs under the auspices of the fedM govemmem. Recent ly Mr. Stangelo was a panelist at the annual SCORE eotTcptcaeur’s workshop that drew over 100 would-tM entrepreneurs. The workshop offered advice on fianee U« and accounting. If you’d I3u informaiion about SCORE call tbe Miaeola office at 454-0771. ♦ ♦ ♦ LOST CONTROL A three car acxhdent took place July 1 on Sunrise Ht^way. Ez-Fire Chief Ray Maguire said that a van lost control and smashed into the Meadowbrook Bank Building on Sunrise Highway resulting in the injury of the dnvet The driver had to be removed. We used (be rams to remove him His leg was squeezed into the break pedal,\ he said. Tbe dri ver was ufely removed. There were so other senous injuries. ♦ ♦ ♦ AWARD WINNERS. Congraiulattoas to the Freeport Fire Depanmeni li took home ihe Fred Mayer Trophy for Overall Best Appearance it the annual parade of the Nassau County Fire men's Assertion on July 11. TYte Freepm Fire Departmeoi won first place and had over 150 members participating Ln this even: We are the be«' BRINGING THE PARISH TO THE PEO PLE. Several hundred people attended a Jes.s Rally at Waietfroni Pari on July '.0. •..he second in a series of three rallies The audjence sang, da.'iced i.-.J prayed toget.n- er with music supplied by the Sacred Heart Commaaity Music Mie.s'ry pA’her Pa.l Rogerv a newly appointed pnesi to O.r Ho!< Redeemer Church, led the rally Pastor RiAard (Rick) Figliorri :.rr.ed t;. FREEPORT FIRERGHTER AND EMER GENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TECHNI CIAN ERIC JIMENEZ recen^ visited trie New Visions School to discuss Emer gency Medical Services in Freeport Pc- tured with Firefi^iter Jimenez is Tom Pincus. settool nurse for New Visions and students from New lAslens Stftooi. idea of “bringing the pariah to the peapte* ovei to tbe pasSonl council where couM members Mel and Ginny Lazo and Amelia AveOameda organized and produced the rally programs. A third rally svill be held on the lawe of Our Holy Redeemer Church on Friday, July 24, 7 JO p.n Ms. Aveilameda told The Leader that “efforu like tbe rallies are in tbe spirit of dse evaagriua- lion that Pope John Paul II has called for ic preparatiori for the new Millieniutn ia the year 2000.“ (submtBed by BtU A Nom a Biaim) LOCAL SENIORS HAD A LOOK at the remains of ibe forest fires that t a v a ^ the South Fork several years ago where ahuadani new growth couU be seen. Hris leceai aojoura wa.s pari of I one day bus trip spoasored by the Freeport RecreatioB DqrerteeaL Fifty aeniors enjoyed the day at Mootauk with taoch at Gur ney’s, a guided tour of the area and a stop to “saffipic the v i n t ^ ’ at the Duck Walk Winter) Tbe next trip is a tiuee-boot Peonnic PadiSe- wbee) Cruise with hmeh, followed by a tour of die Stony Brook Museams. Warn le jaia them\ The trip utiies place on Aagost 19. The cost b S60. Paymeu a due at tire Recretfion Center by August 4. For informaino, d ll 377-2314 ♦ ♦ ♦ GARBAGE PICKUP AT LIRR'S FREEPORT STATIC. The Loader received a copy of a letter addressed to Senator Charles Fuschiito from Thomas Preadergasl. Prestden: of the Long Island Railroad. Seaaior Fuschilio responded to residents' request to investigate ihe problem of garbage by the Freeport train suin>n Mr. Prendergast told (be Senator (hat the Branch Manager for the Freepon sratioa.will arrange for a dumpster lo be delivered. The dumpster wil. be located behind tbe main staircase on ih; north side of the statioo. CFMEROUS DONOR. Dr Charles L Mcj. s 1960 graduate of Freeport High School, recently sent the Kiwanis Gub of Freepon a Sl.OOO check for the annual Reverend Timoir'-' C Petemanna Memorial Award. Dr. Meu. a Professor of Radiology at the University o' Chicago said that he will 'always remember the Freepcui Kiwanis Gub's generayty in granting me a monetary award when I gradual^ from Freepur High School. I hope that the donanor will have a posilive impact on other audenii ir a sinilar way ' Dr. Metz is the son of the late Grace fTransfiguratioo School principal) anJ Clirtior (vJlage historian) Metz. luai THE OTHES after my youn wc decicM nt to enjoy day ir half Uvea. O u rfintda; bury Hoaiae. tl sion which is S. Phipps and PhipK It wai lireea on the I toric Places. Several Bal leer gardener carefolly plat landtcaped ] docents \B tire siahed with E saw the tbeoi all of our toi derail that mi indfimoua,b During the will boat a se ao those who of it can brin after uwring Ur admission the gardens a garden tours CaU 333-0041 Another ki took us out 1 To Tbe Lead) Freeport lo our eominun of the Rev. know from integral rol Freepon the Dr. Malle D irector ol Authority ft official be s presence to i stood our a able to resp ences. Will lished a sta inclusion tl community; ty of iu vari those differe Dr. MaUei confrontatii He knew wl pic. a perst innate sense when to gi good. He b consensus