Editorial: Hail To Winterfest

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Editorial: Hail To Winterfest

Friday, 11 January 2013 00:00

Rob Alvey flexing his green thumb during the warmer months at the Tanner Pond Environmental Center/Garden City Bird Sanctuary. It’s officially known as Nassau County Storm Water Basin No. 232, but ever since Rob Alvey got it off the ground in 1992, the Tanner Pond Environmental Center/Garden City Bird Sanctuary has been become a green jewel in the crown of the Village of Garden City. On Saturday, Jan. 12, Alvey and his merry band of environmental warriors will be hosting the 5th Annual Winterfest, an event that retells the story of the center and honors those who have donated trees in honor or memory of someone else, and those whom they were planted for. Guests will be fortified by hot cocoa, all the while being able to participate in a candlelight ceremony, sharing in a poem recitation and having the chance to reflect on the event’s theme of All Winters Must Come to an End. Given the horrendous events, both environmental and criminal, that closed out 2012, it’s a chance to share in communal hope that somehow this year will be better than the last.

– Dave Gil de Rubio

News

Bugs Bower Lecture

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

Friends of the Garden City Public Library will sponsor a free lecture, “Life in the Music Business,” with Garden City resident “Bugs” Bower. The legendary music arranger/producer/publisher will be appearing on Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library at 60 Seventh St. to share excerpts from his new book, Nice Stories about Nice People—highlights from his personal experiences in the music business.

Patience Please, With Impatiens

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

When gardeners begin shopping for spring flowers, they may notice a familiar staple missing: the impatiens.

Impatiens walleriana, which are beloved globally for their wide selection of color and low maintenance, have been affected by a fungus called downy mildew. The fungus first causes tiny spots, then yellowness on the leaves. A few weeks later, all that’s left is the flower’s stem and a frustrated gardener.

Sports

Playing With A Big Stick

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

Defense keys successful lacrosse seasons

The boys and girls high school teams are both rolling and have their sights set on a long run in the playoffs. Both team have faced a number of formidable opponents throughout the season and have successfully navigated their schedules. One thing that has been consistent for both teams has been that their defenses have had to stand tall at key times and shut down very active offenses. Both Coach Finnell and Coach Chapman have made sure that the non-league schedules of their teams will ensure that their teams are prepared for whatever the playoffs can throw at them.

After going the full season last year undefeated, the boys team has three blemishes on their record with losses to powerhouses Ward Melville, Manhasset and LaSalle of PA. With a 9-3 record the Trojans are looking to wrap up the number two seed in the playoffs to force a rematch of the Manhasset game in the County finals. The boys have excelled defensively only allowing 4.25 goals against per game. And if you remove those three tough losses the goals against average drops to 3.1.

Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00

Hockey Rink Open

The Recreation and Parks Department’s new roller hockey rink is now open for general public use by Garden City residents during the following days and times:

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. to dark

Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. to dark

Thursdays 3:30 p.m. to dark

Saturdays Noon to 6 p.m.

Sundays - Family Skate 3 to 6 p.m.