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The Special Olympics is an anomaly in the world of sports. The sports world is a world that bequeaths instant millions and celebrity status on our most publicized athletes. The Special Olympics are somehow something so much more. More ... The Wave announces this week the expansion of its sports pages, with Emanuel Jalonschi taking the helm as Sports Editor. Jalonschi, a native of Romania who came to the United States at age six, brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for sports that will spark new life into The Wave. More ... The South Queens Angels won the Christmas tournament at Island Garden. The team, based in Rockaway, won the seventh grade division of the tournament. The Angels collectively outscored their opponents 263-135. More ... The Kerry Hills Pub sponsored a hugely successful fundraiser to help send the St. Camillus Special Olympics Team to Ireland in the summer of 2002. Over 220 people jammed into the cozy environment of the pub to watch the Giants demolish Minnesota and to enjoy the various festivities. Many of the Special Olympics' athletes, their families, their volunteer coaches, their friends, the Kerry Hills' regular patrons and countless "just plain, nice, generous people" from throughout the peninsula danced to the tunes of Patrick Tubridy. They ate trays of shepherd's pie and ziti that were prepared by Carmel O'Sullivan, Billy Whelan and Robin and Louie Macardo and they enjoyed the generous hospitality of the Kerry Hills' owners, Jimmy and Carmel O'Sullivan who donated four hours at their pub for all the contributors. Jimmy and Carmel approached Noelle Hutton to offer their pub at no cost for this fundraiser. Noelle, whose daughter, Emily, is in the St. Camillus program, eagerly accepted and made al the arrangements with advertisements, tickets, raffles, and food. More ... The Beach Club romped Baskin & Robbins in their final game of the season. Michelle Cashen, Danielle Garaghty and Casey Gallager played terrific ball. Lauren Soper and Megan Dunn tried their best. More ... The B.C.A.C / St. Virgilius girls 5th grade Novice basketball team completed their regular season with an outstanding record of 11 wins and 2 losses, awarding them first place in their respective division. More ... |
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