Opening Of Garden City Pool
Saturday, June 9, was the opening of the Garden City swimming pool, Mr. Kevin Ocker, chairman of the board of commissioners of cultural and recreational affairs, and his team had many visitors to the upscale pool for its 56th season opening day. The improvements made to the pool during the off-season are outstanding and are a must-see for all residents. Any questions with regard to application forms/procedures, etc., should be directed to the Garden City pool at 516-483-1714, between the hours of 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m,, Monday through Friday.
Congratulations To The Garden City High School Lacrosse Teams, Girls Golf And Girls Track
Throughout the years, our young people’s many academic, cultural and athletic accomplishments have brought well-deserved credit to themselves, Garden City High School and our community. It is not uncommon for the Garden City High School teams to advance to a Long Island Championship and to move ahead to the New York State Championship games. Incredibly, on Saturday, June 9, both the Garden City High School girls and boys lacrosse teams competed in the New York State Girls and Boys Class B Lacrosse championship, and both were victorious. Also winning this season were the girls track team and girls golf team.
The girls lacrosse team coached by Diane Chapman, Assistant Coaches Gina Leake and Dane Solomon defeated Canandaigua by a score of 13-8 to bring home their seventh consecutive state Class B title. Garden City finished this season with a record of 12-5.
The boys lacrosse team defeated Irondequoit by a score of 11-4. This was the boys’ first state title since 2000 and the first under sixth-year head coach Steve Finnell. Coach Finnell was supported by Assistant Coaches Dave Ettinger and Joe Jacovina. Garden City finished this season with an undefeated record of 22-0.
The girls track team was the Federation Champions in the 4×400 meter relay. The Federation is above the New York State and also includes the private and New York City high schools. The girls track team was led by head coach Charlie Cuzzo along with Assistant Coaches Erica Fregosi and Tom Skrivanek.
The girls golf team, led by head coach Reid Sclafani and Assistant Coach Paul Cutter, sent five out of nine girls from Nassau County to the State Tournament. Earlier in the month, the golf team won the Nassau County Team Championships.
We are proud of the accomplishments of each of the players and their coaches and thank them for being such fine ambassadors from Garden City to their respective championship games.
Board Of Trustees Meetings
The next board of trustees meeting will be held on Thursday, June 21, at 8 p.m. This meeting is held in the boardroom at village hall. I encourage all residents to attend board of trustees meetings so as to be thoroughly informed of village issues from a first-hand perspective.
Adelphi University
At the close of Adelphi University’s 2011/2012 academic year, I want to acknowledge and compliment President Robert A. Scott on the many contributions that he and his administration have made during this past year. While Adelphi University has always been a hospitable neighbor, President Scott has made a special effort to not only attend village functions to which he has been invited but he has also opened the Adelphi campus to the entire Garden City community. This has ranged from hosting an outstanding cultural lecture series, welcoming youth athletic teams onto their playing fields, providing a tour of the campus to the village trustees as well as conducting a study on the needs of seniors in Garden City.
On behalf of the board, I look forward to continuing our relationship with Dr. Scott and to partnering with him by sharing resources that will benefit all sectors of the village. We wish him continued success in opening the fall 2012/spring 2013 academic year.
Congratulations To The Class Of 2012
This Saturday, June 23, marks the graduation of the Garden City High School Class of 2012. On behalf of the village board of trustees and the residents we extend our very best wishes and congratulations to the Class of 2012. They are an outstanding group of young people who are a credit to our community and I know that they will be ambassadors of Garden City in their “homes away from home” during their college years. We urge them to keep listening, learning, and to seek knowledge so that they can make a difference. We also wish them success with their college studies and safe journeys to and from college. Keep in mind that your parents are always concerned about your well-being.
