The Chamber of Commerce of the Incorporated Village of Garden City has proven in their latest issue of the Business Bulletin that not only are they a voice for the local merchants, but they are advocates for the consumers as well. President Bertram Donley has used his page one venue in their newsletter to take strong stands on issues from parking to the overdevelopment of central Nassau County. He has once again used the newsletter to take a stand within the business community on beautifying the commercial district of the Village. While commending the Village on its significant investment in the appearance of the area with the Franklin Avenue Beautification Project, he notes that without the merchants themselves getting involved in beautifying the area, consumers will not be drawn to the area to shop and conduct business. FULL STORY

The Science Department chairperson at Garden City High School has been notified by Editor Kenneth P. Licata of The Science Teachers' Bulletin that her article, "A New Mentoring Opportunity," has been published in the Fall 1999 issue. Her article describes the recent need to hire four new science teachers in the high school in the last two years and the difficulty the Garden City Union Free School District had in finding applicants with significant teaching experience. Hussey discusses methods implemented by the district and staff at the high school to address the problem of a limited pool of science teachers with experience. FULL STORY

If you've ever had the urge to try your hand (or feet) at some wild and wooly country style line dancin' and two steppin', then this is the dance for you! We're presenting the great band "Ridin' High" for your enjoyment at our annual Country Jamboree on Saturday, Jan. 22. FULL STORY

We will be conducting in person registrations at St. Paul's on Tuesday, Jan. 18. and 25 from 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. You can also submit your application by mail. To do so, please pick up an application at the GC Recreation Office, St. Paul's or print one from our website. Applications received after 1/31/00 will require a $25 late fee in addition to the applicable league fee and will be accepted on the condition that if no position is available in the correct league, your application will be rejected and all registration fees returned. FULL STORY