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November 24, 2006 / Front Page

The Change of Seasons

Once again Village crews have been making their rounds in the Village collecting an estimated 21,000 cubic yards of leaves. At the Village Yard, these leaves are turned into mulch and are available cost free for use by residents. More...

Community

Committee To Save St. Paul's Updates Community On Proposal

Submitted By the Committee To Save St. Paul's

The Committee to Save St. Paul's will continue its dialogue with the community at a second presentation of its proposal for the redevelopment of the Historic St. Paul's Main Building on Tuesday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. More...

GCPD Reminder On School Bus Safety

The Garden City Police Department has recently received inquiries from parents regarding school bus safety. More...

Breakfast With Santa And Mrs. Claus

J.P. McGeever's Pub presents "Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus." More...

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Sports

Garden City Patriettes

On Saturday, November 18th, the Garden City Patriettes U10 girls' soccer team played one of their toughest games this season against the North Shore Tigers. Down three players, the Patriettes met the Tigers head on. More...

Xtreme Silence The Revolution

Last Sunday, the Garden City Xtreme traveled to Seaford to play the previously unbeaten and untied Wantagh/Seaford Revolution. The Xtreme were ready for the challenge. More...

Oh Canada! Undefeated Season

It was a magical season for Coach Brian Kubler's First Place "Team Canada." This spirited and hard working squad, under the direction of Coach Kubler and assistant coaches Britta Garcia and Ed Walsh, dutifully attended their practices and gave a 11 More...

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Residents Concerned With St. Paul's Process

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

Despite assurances from the Garden City Board of Trustees that there will be ample opportunity provided for public input on the St. More...

Time For A Mediator

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

The contract dispute between the Garden City School District and the Garden City Teachers' Association has taken a new turn as both sides have agreed to seek assistance from a mediator. More...

A Word From The Publisher

We hope all of our readers are enjoying a pleasant weekend with their friends and family. As this paper was produced on a shortened deadline due to the holiday, it is one of the smaller issues of the season. More...

School

School Board Meeting News

By Stephanie Mariel Petrellese

After district counsel gave an update on teacher contract negotiations (see related article), the Garden City Board of Education conducted the following business at its November 20th meeting: More...

GCHS Students Receive Adelphi Prize for Leadership

Adelphi University recognized five exceptional Garden City High School students for their outstanding public service at the university's annual Prize for Leadership ceremony held in October. More...

"Money Math Mania" At Stratford School

Ventriloquist Steve Petruzzella used puppetry, humor, and audience participation to explore the many facets of mathematics and money with third, fourth, and fifth graders at a special Stratford Avenue School assembly held on November 9. More...

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Letters

Letters To The Editor

St. Paul's RFP To the Editor: The Board of Trustees Meeting last Thursday evening was attended by a number of people supporting the redevelopment proposal being promoted by the Committee to Save St. Paul's (CSSP). More...

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View From Here

The View From Here . . .

By Bob Morgan, Jr.

Almost every year at this time, I do a column reflecting on the many things to be thankful for. More...

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