On Saturday, October 2 , several hundred people gathered at Ye Olde Firehouse in Point Lookout, to celebrate the Point Lookout-Lido Fire Police's second annual Hertiage Day.

Part of the activity included the free raffle of "kid safety alerts". Donated by Hug Real Estate, these timely "little lime men" can be seen around town as a reminder for drivers to SLOW DOWN.

 Shown in the photo  is Fire Police Captain Bob Main presenting a commemorative T Shirt to Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray. (The Town recently painted day glow white  road stripes at all our stop signs.)  The attractive lime color shirt, is still  available thru Fire Police. It  features the 15mph and 30mph speed limits in Point Lookout and Lido respectively as well as stopping behind a school bus (when stopped with a flashing red stop sign ) and yielding to emergency vehicles. Also  shown are photos of  Joan Lynch facing painting Charlotte Leon as well as the lined up "lime men" ready for "adoption" by caring residents. . In addition to face painting, the Street Fair featured unlimited clam chowder in a commemorative mug, hot dogs, soda and many free give-a-ways including a handy refrigerator magnet donated by  Meier Real Estate. 

The Fire Police Company, is part of the Point Lookout-Lido Fire Dept.. Fire Police, are volunteer men and women NYState Peace Officers who are responsible for scene safety at all Fire Dept. emergencies ( fire, medical, motor vehicle accidents) in Lido and Point Lookout as well as Lido Blvd. and the Loop Parkway.

Fire Police and four  other  companies ( Engine, Ladder, Rescue and Lido) make up our Fire Department. The Fire Department is   always in need of  volunteers. Please consider this vital volunteer community service.

 If the Street Fair prevents even one accident, then the responsible driving message has succeeded.

Additionally, the on site Fire Police and Historical Museums conducted an an open house tour. Awards were presented to the families of the late photographers and authors Kathryn Cahill and Eileen Lester. A full set of photos is on display in the museum rooms. Stop in any Sunday morning to see them and a treasure trove of Point Lookout  and Lido photos.

Many thanks to Rosemary Dowling, Nan Newell and Jack McLoone for their continued "museum curator" efforts as well as the Point  Lookout Civic Association, the Lido Beach Civic Association, the Point Lookout Chamber of Commerce and their members. All  made Heritage Day 2004 a  huge success.

A portion of the events proceeds is being donated to the Point Lookout- Lido Fire Department 2004 Fund Drive.

Thanks
Don Kelly dglyn@aol.com