Special Thanks To Village Employees
At Thanksgiving, I feel that it is appropriate to pause for a few minutes and to reflect upon those things that we may take for granted and how fortunate we are to live in this wonderful community. In doing so, I would like to acknowledge the many employees of the police, fire and public works departments who will work around the clock on Thanksgiving Day to assure the safety and comfort of our families. I also want to acknowledge the members of the volunteer fire department who remain ready to leave their homes to come to our aid. In addition, I would like to thank the Special Police for their efforts in helping out in the Annual Turkey Trot, thank you to each of these fine people for the sacrifices they make in leaving their families during this holiday time to attend to the welfare of our residents and make Garden City a great place to live.
37th Annual Turkey Trot
The Garden City Turkey Trot Race Committee, will conduct its 37th annual Merrill Lynch Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27. You can register on-line at www.gcturkeytrot.com. You can also register the day of the race from 8 to 9:15 a.m.
The race will form at the St. Paul’s School with the 1.4 Mile Fun Run beginning at 9:15 a.m. and the 5-mile run scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. The route of the 5-mile race will be as follows: Starting on Stewart Avenue in front of St. Paul’s east to Cherry Valley Avenue continuing south on Rockaway Avenue, west onto First Street onto Cambridge Avenue, north on Whitehall Boulevard, continuing east onto South Avenue to Cherry Valley Avenue back to Stewart Avenue, then west onto Stewart Avenue past St. Paul’s and north on Hampton Road – the final lap will be continuing south on Rockaway to the finishing line at St. Paul’s.
The Garden City Turkey Trot Race Committee is conducting this race to benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Muscular Dystrophy Association and The INN. Please support the Turkey Trot Food Drive and bring non-perishable food to the race to help feed the hungry. I do hope to see you all there on that day.
Village Offices Closed – Thanksgiving Day
Village offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. For your convenience, correspondence for the village may be placed in the “Letter” drop slot at the front door.
Fire Department News
As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, the chiefs and members of the Garden City Fire Department would like to remind everyone about some important holiday safety tips:
• Fried turkeys are delicious, but they come with a slew of safety issues. Thousands of fires as well as death and injuries happen each year due to turkey fryer fires. Before you set up your turkey fryer this Thanksgiving, remember these safety tips.
• Stay Away From The House – Set up the turkey fryer more than 10 feet away from your home and keep children and pets away. Never leave it unattended.
• Find Flat Ground – The oil must be even and steady at all times to ensure safety. Place the fryer on a flat, level surface and carefully gauge the amount of oil needed.
• Use A Thawed And Dry Turkey – Make sure your Thanksgiving turkey is completely thawed and dry. Extra water will cause the oil to bubble furiously and spill over. If oil spills from the fryer onto the burner, it can cause a fire.
• Monitor The Temperature – Use caution when touching the turkey fryer. The lid and handle can become very hot and could cause burns. Also be sure to keep track of the oil’s temperature as many fryers do not have their own thermostats.
• Be Prepared – Have a fire extinguisher (multipurpose, dry-powder) ready at all times in the event that the oil ignites.
As always, the members of the department stand ready to assist you. Remember to report a fire dial 516-746-2800. For more safety information or if you are interested in joining our department, please visit our website www.gcfdny.com. Our sincere best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving!
Board Of Trustees Meetings
The next regularly scheduled board of trustees meetings that will be held are on Dec. 4 and Dec. 18. I encourage all residents to attend board of trustees meetings so as to be thoroughly informed of village issues from a firsthand perspective.
