Hempstead Town Councilman Joseph J. Kearney (second left, back row) recently served as the featured guest speaker at the Sixth Annual Nassau County Challenger Tournament Opening Ceremony which was held at Floral Park Ballfield. Pictured (left to right) are: Back row - Tom Sullivan of Franklin Square; Councilman Kearney; Lee Cook of East Meadow, Nassau County Challenger Tournament director; Gerry Ryan, East Meadow Little League director; and Al Vanasco of Garden City, GCAA. Front row - Krista Lennon of Frankln Square; Gavin Goodman of North Merrick; John Kern of Garden City; John Connor of Garden City; Donald Stanley of East Meadow; Thomas Woodowoss of Eat Meadow; and Dylan Hronec of Bellmore.