Volume XXIV No. 27 Hometown Newspaper for Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Glenwood, Locust Valley and Brookville Week of 2/26/15 75C A Whole New Look For Glen Cove School A computer lab at Glen Cove High School received a whole new look thanks to the creativity and volunteerism of student Jennifer Canales and former student Elizabeth Alvarado. The girls created and painted a mural for the lab on their own time after school. According to art and photography teacher Melissa Johnides, the pair went above expectations with the project. Canales created the design for the mural and said it “represents the variety of nationalities and cultures in Glen Cove.” Alvarado has moved out of the Glen Cove area and was not present for its completion. Photo: Glen Cove High School student Jennifer Canales is pictured with the mural she designed and painted. Cove Animal Rescue Meet and Greet Mayor Spinello and Deputy Mayor to animal care and their enthusiasm for Peebles welcomed the new Cove Animal placing the animals in forever homes,” Rescue group at City Hall Saturday Deputy Mayor Barbara Peebles said. February 14th. City officials greeted the group’s board members, new employees, The Cove Animal Rescue organization and volunteers in anticipation of their will actively engage in adoption outreach March 1stopening. The animal shelter and events and provide enhanced will be located at 40 Shore Road in Glen services to benefit the animals and the Cove. “I am confident that Cove Animal community. Cove Animal Rescue Rescue will operate an animal shelter that has impressive plans for expansion of the City of Glen Cove will be proud of. the facility, upgrades and improved Cove Animal Rescue is made up of truly operations. The City is looking forward talented people united in their dedication to working with the new organization. Page 2 Gold Coast Gazette Week of February 26, 2015 The Glen Cove Public Library Announces Its Glen Head Fifth Grade 2015—2016 Budget Vote And Trustee Election Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Westward Expansion Vote And Let Your Voice Be Heard The Glen Cove Public Library will present its Annual Budget to the citizens of Glen Cove for a vote on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 in the Library’s Community Room. Polls will be open from 9am to 9pm. Also, on March 31st, the public will be asked to vote for one member of the five- member Library Board of Trustees for a five-year term and one member for a one-year term to fill a vacant, unexpired term. A hearing on the Library Budget and a chance to meet the Trustee candidates will be held in the Community Room on Tuesday, March 17th at 7pm. All are encouraged to attend. During the past year, the Library purchased Kindle e-readers for teens, and twelve new public use computers. Moving forward with our dedicated effort to help improve literacy in our community, we have trained twenty volunteers for one-on-one assistance with adult literacy in English and Spanish. Additionally, over 100 patrons have taken advantage of our Introduction to Computer classes. We have supplemented our Voices of Glen Cove collection with seven new presentations from former Glen Cove Mayors and other influential residents. During the summer months, with the help of AHRC, the Library was able to provide a healthy-lunch-storytime for many of the children in our community. We greatly appreciate those who have supported the Library in the past and will need the continued support of our community to continue providing new and exciting resources and events in the future. Please come out and vote on the budget and for our Library Trustees on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015. Thank you kindly for your continued support. Poop 1-800-Dog 1-800-Dog Scoopydoo The fifth graders in Karen Rasin, Taylor Green and Kevin Cherry’s class culminated their Westward Expansion study with a museum celebration – many dressed up as Got Poop? Got historical characters from the 1800’s. Parents and family members were invited to learn all about the way the West was developed as they watched their children with pride and joy! The fifth graders in Karen Rasin, Taylor Green and Kevin Cherry’s class culminated their Westward Expansion study with a museum celebration. Ms. Rasin said, “The most important concept (of this study) is that there are many different voices and perspectives in history,” The students dressed up as historical characters from the The Gold Coast Gazette 1800’s. They sang songs such as “Sweet Betsy from Pike” and “I’ve Been Working 57 Glen Street, on the Railroad.” Parents and family members were invited to learn all about the way Glen Cove, NY 11542 the West was developed as they watched their children with pride and joy. (USPS008886)(ISSN10651748) During the culmination, the fifth graders presented speeches from their characters perspective about that specific time in history. Parents then read their reports about Postmaster: Send address changes to The Gold Coast Gazette, 57 Glen topics including the Gold Rush, the Transcontinental Railroad, Lewis and Clark, St. Glen Cove, NY 11542. Entered as second class paid postage at the The Effect of Westward Expansion on the Native Americans and the Pioneers on Post Office at Sea Cliff N.Y. the Oregon Trail. To conclude, the children presented the following projects they had made including dioramas, games, paper dolls, and catalogues representing Published weekly on Thursday by KCH Publications Inc. 57 Glen St., information learned in the reports. A wonderful and educational time was had by Glen Cove NY 11542. Phone (516) 671-2360. Price per copy is 75 cents. all! Week of February 26, 2015 Gold Coast Gazette Page 3 Annual North Shore Middle School Team Challenge North Shore Schools, Glen Head, NY goes along with an extremely rigorous – In February, Principal Dr. Marc Ferris middle school academic program. kicked off the annual North Shore Middle Sportsmanship and acts of kindness are School Team Challenge to a gymnasium always rewarded! filled with enthusiastic students, faculty Dr. Ferris concluded by saying, and staff. Snowy weather didn’t dampen “At North Shore, we believe in Team spirits! The annual Team Challenge Challenge because it promotes important consists of a wide variety of fun-filled skills that we value for our children. events combining academic, athletic During the event, we see leaders rise, and artistic skills. Dr. Ferris introduced empathy being shown, and team spirit as the 2015 teams including Wild Cats, Air students collaborate together. I was very Force 1, Incredibles, Cookie Monsters, proud of our students as they clapped and and Body Builders to a thunderous cheered for one another at our closing round of applause! In addition, Assistant ceremony.” Principal Green dressed as a Viking matriarch helped re-enact the story of Pictured are North Shore Middle School the NS Middle Challenge with her co- students participating in the Annual Team workers! Challenge, fun-filled events combining A favorite event at the middle school, academic, athletic and artistic skills not to the Team Challenge enables students mention other important skills including to demonstrate their abilities learned teamwork, sportsmanship and empathy. during the first part of the school year. It Article and photos by Shelly Newman builds on their already strong teamwork skills and eases the tension that often For Gazette advertising information call 671-2360 Page 4 Gold Coast Gazette Week of February 26, 2015 The perfect way to start your day. Do you have a Dog Chat question about behavior or training? Email us directly and your answer just might appear in our monthly column! Dog Chat is a dog training advice column written by certified professional dog trainer Jackie Comitino and her trusty sidekicks, Odee & Dyl. 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Photos courtesy of Peter Budraitis the scientific method, which according project at home and given an opportunity the Glen Cove City School District Richard Wilson Jr. Art Director Milkenia Horton Circulation Manager Robert J. Horton Layout Design Jackie Comitino Staff Writers John C. O’Connell Brenda Weck Gene Auciello Carol Griffin Matthew Ross Sports Editor Robin Appel Gazette logo designed by artist Janice Leotti Patricia Campbell Horton Publisher Emeritus 57 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 516-671-2360 KCH Publications, Inc. All rights reserved Week of February 26, 2015 Gold Coast Gazette Page 5 A Bit of Spain in Glen Cove been studying Classical Flamenco Dance for the past few years. Spencer sees a ’ strong correlation between Tai Chi and dancing. Both involve choreographed graceful and rhythmic moves with each discipline refining the skill and form of the other. Spencer will be performing with his Flamenco teacher Juana Cala’.