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Volume XXII No. 45 Hometown Newspaper for Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Glenwood, Locust Valley and Brookville Week of 7/11/13 75C YMCA Welcomed Home Gabriel Cordell – Native Long Island Hero Who Rolled 3,100 Miles In 99 Days To Encourage People To Believe In Themselves On July 9, Gabriel Cordell marked the end of his heroic cross-country jour- ney in a wheelchair at the YMCA at Glen Cove. Cordell, a native Long Islander, was the victim of a car accident 20 years ago that left him a paraplegic. Over the last 99 days, Gabriel travelled 3100 miles —from California to his childhood home of Long Island – and celebrated his feat at the YMCA in Glen Cove. All along his endeavor, Gabriel visited various YMCAs, which he has said “has been a safe haven for him,” and has given him the inspiration to push past his perceived limits to achieve his potential. YMCA of Long Island President and CEO Anne N. Brigis welcomed Gabriel and thanked him for being a role model and moti- vational force to people of all ages and abilities. Brigis said, “We are extremely proud that Gabriel found support and encouragement at the YMCA. We are so moved by his courage, determination and spirit.” Gabriel spend close to an hour speaking with campers at the YMCA and entertaining their questions. He told a group of about forty 9-10 year-olds, Gabriel Cordel Press Pic 075 Caption: Gabriel Cordell talks with YMCA at Glen Cove campers. “Changing yourself starts with yourself Anne Brigis and Gabriel Cordell Welcome Home Caption: YMCA of LI President and CEO Anne N. Brigis Welcomes Gabriel Home to his local but is supported by the people around YMCA you. At the Y I found a new family that showed me how to overcome my vices ing him on Facebook and via his web- The Y offers hundreds of programs and and individuals year-round. Learn more and do something with myself, but still site www.rollwithme.org. Says Cordell, activities to improve the quality of life at www.ymcali.org. for others." "People say we inspire them and I feel for more than 60,000 children, families the impact of their support tenfold. I've About Gabriel Cordell been moved to tears so many times that In 1992, Cordell was a 22- year old I've lost count but connecting with the aspiring actor driving to his first audition people I meet never gets old.” A feature in New York City when his life was per- length documentary about Gabriel’s manently altered. A driver ran a red light endeavor is in the works. More at roll- and hit Cordell’s jeep. Cordell flew into a withme.org telephone pole, crushing his spinal cord at the 6th thoracic vertebrate. “My con- About the YMCA of Long Island dition was caused by an accident, but it The YMCA of Long Island is a did not happen by accident,” said Cord- cause-driven, community-based non- ell. “I felt I was meant to do something profit organization that works to foster big and the wheelchair is my vehicle for Youth Development, Healthy Living, doing it.” and Social Responsibility. The YMCA Cordell and his crew have already of Long Island operates facilities in Glen Young Woman Drowns In Pool captured the hearts of thousands of peo- Cove, Bay Shore, Patchogue, Hunting- ple across the nation, with many follow- ton, Brookhaven, and East Hampton. On Friday Morning July 5th the further attempts at CPR and advanced Glen Cove police responded to a pos- life support were unsuccessful. The vic- sible drowning victim at a house party tim is identified as a 18 year old female at 5 Valley Road in Glen Cove. Prior to from Brooklyn, she was pronounced Police arrival a young woman had been dead at the scene. The name of the vic- pulled out of the deep end of the pool by tim is being withheld at this time. An guests and CPR was being administered. autopsy will be conducted to determine Det. Lt. John Nagle said, "Upon the ar- the cause and manner of death." rival of the Glen Cove Police and EMS Page 2 Gold Coast Gazette Week of July 11, 2013 NS Kiwanis Honors Ns High School Senior Vincent Suozzi Invests Gardening Tool On June 27, NS Kiwanis was proud in 2013, and many other areas too nu- to bestow North Shore High School Se- merous to mention ; and was successful Seeks Investors Through Kickstarter nior Tony Palmieri with two coveted in accumulating over 200 hours of com- awards; Student of the Month for June munity service. Congratulations Tony! Glen Cove’s own Vincent Suozzi is quicker, more efficient, and most of all in the process of launching and produc- and a one-year scholarship. To qualify less boring.” for these prestigious awards Tony showed His parents proudly participated in the Award ing a new gardening tool that he hopes He currently has a patent pending for will make the cumbersome task of weed- high academic achievement with grade ceremony pictured below. L to R: Tony. par- his innovative gardening tool, and he point average of 90 or higher throughout ents Ellen and Vito Palmieri, NSK Pres. Ce- ing a whole lot easier. hopes to get startup cash through Kick- Suozzi has been in the landscap- high school, was active in sports, music sar Sosa starter, a website which helps finance National Honor Society, Class President ing business for over 30 years. He came creative projects via crowdfunding. He up with the idea of the tool he calls the has launched a video about the Ring “Ring Weeder” while weeding his gar- Weeder—along with a tutorial—live on den one day. He found weeding to be Kickstarter the first week of July and has tedious and boring, so he invented a tool already received a number of backers. that is effective, easy, and quick. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/258 He made several prototypes of the 224985/1348959845?token=68a4a6ce Ring Weeder and analyzed other weed- With the funds, he intends to invest in ing tools before coming up with the most tooling and making injection molds, so perfect working tool, and he is confident he can create and produce his first batch that this is the version that gardeners will of Ring Weeders. He plans on selling love. them one day on Amazon and major Suozzi compares his tool to the fic- retail stores so they are available to gar- tional character ‘Edward Scissorhands’ deners everywhere. because it becomes an extension of the Suozzi would like to design and invent gardener’s hand. It removes the weed other gardening tools in the future and root with a forked end that penetrates the hopes the Ring Weeder is just the begin- soil and scoops up the root, so the weed ning. doesn’t grow back. “I hope to bring a whole new way of Suozzi believes it gets the job done faster weeding gardens to the millions of peo- than bulkier gardening tools. The Ring ple that are passionate about gardening,” Weeder is to be made from ABS plastic, Suozzi said. Even if it doesn’t turn out to which is lightweight and durable, and is be the proverbial mousetrap, the budding meant to be worn on top of a glove like inventor has a palpable achievement. Ns Kiwanis Selects June Student Of The Month a ring. The tool is especially useful be- “I had an idea, I found out how to get cause it is perfect for areas where larger it to the public, and if it’s successful NS Kiwanis honored NS High Research project at Hofstra. She was a weeding tools cannot fit. that would be great, but if not, I saw it School Senior Hannah Arnholt as Stu- Science Olympiad for three years and is “This product appeals to people who through and gave it my best shot,” Suozzi dent of the Month for June. Hannah has a recipient of the American Citizenship love gardening, and love the joy that explained. “I always tell my students and achieved her goals by setting a high aca- Award. Congratulations! they feel in making their garden look my two sons to always give everything demic standard for herself, having the beautiful,” Suozzi explained. “Millions your best effort, because if you don’t, reputation among her peers and teachers Pictured below: Carol Ruth Weber (mother) of people still love to take care of their you will always have regrets.” as being a leader in class, member of the Hannah NSK Pres. Cesar Sosa own gardens, and this tool makes the job National Honor Society, active in Band for 4 years and mentored in Science Poop 1-800-Dog 1-800-Dog Scoopydoo Got Poop? Got Boy Scout Troop 43 to Hold Giant Garage The Gold Coast Gazette 57 Glen Street, Sale Saturday, July 13 Glen Cove, NY 11542 (USPS008886)(ISSN10651748) Seeking to raise money for camping tents, local Boy Scout Troop 43 is holding a giant garage sale between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, this Saturday, July 13th, at Postmaster: Send address changes to The Gold Coast Gazette, 57 Glen 117 Frost Pond Road in Glen Cove. (make a right-hand turn just past the Volvo St. Glen Cove, NY 11542. Entered as second class paid postage at the dealer coming off Glen Cove Road onto Fourth Street, which will become Frost Post Office at Sea Cliff N.Y. Pond Road at the top of the hill).