Editorial: History Preserved

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Editorial: History Preserved

Written by Rich Forestano Friday, 21 September 2012 00:00

Hopefully, in another 60 years, the Mineola American will still be covering local news and there’ll be a 120th anniversary edition available for residents. I’ll be 85.

But let’s not think too far into the future. Let’s start with the past, specifically Sept. 4, 1952, the first edition of the local weekly.

Founders Lou and Grace Sanders, fixtures in the community then and now, created a mainstay in the village that has seen its fair share of ups (schools opening, local residents attaining public office, etc.) and sadly, a few downs (9/11, hurricanes and school closings). But that didn’t change the strong local vibe of the paper as well as the community and in this journalist’s opinion, it never will.

Lou and Grace continued to push and the end result marks six decades of news coverage that will live on for years to come. Cheers to the Sanders for starting the paper and cheers to Mineola for being a hotbed, providing juicy news copy for this fellow editor to chronicle.

I’d like to thank former editor Joe Rizza, who started the historical news timeline that was published in 2002, for giving me a starting point when I took on continuing the timeline for the 2012 Guide To Mineola. I would also like to thank the Mineola Historical Society for providing great photos and information and Adelphi junior and Anton Newspapers intern Stephen Levine for assisting in the editing process. And, of course, thanks go out to Lou and Grace Sanders for telling their story for the feature article, and to page designer Sheila Ferrari for the layout. Roseann Peritore and Lou brought in some great advertisers who we thank very much for supporting the supplement.

I hope the guide inserted in this issue serves the paper and the village well. I want residents to enjoy their look back in time while knowing the village will have its official paper continue to hit newsstands and doorsteps with local news sure to be included in the next timeline.

— RF

News

Hofstra’s Annual Dutch Festival

Friday, 24 May 2013 00:00

President Tony Da Silva and the Mineola-based Folklore groups Ranchos Juventude (Youth) and Sonhos de Portugal (Dreams of Portugal) performed before a crowd of over 350 during the “Spotlight on Portugal” segment at Hofstra University’s 30th Annual Dutch Festival. The traditional dance groups, representing the region of Portugal known as Minho, were introduced by support from a wide-array of Portuguese community leaders, including event guest-M.C. and Hofstra alumnus Gabriel Marques, New York State Senator Jack Martins, Village of Mineola Deputy-Mayor Paul Pereira as well as civic group presidents Frank Teixeira (Mineola Portuguese Center), Manuel Rodrigues (Portuguese Heritage Society), Fernanda Aguas (LI Portuguese Lions Club) and Rosa Leal (Daughters of Portugal).

War Dogs In Mineola

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Almost everyone has heard the expression; a dog is a man’s best friend. These great animals guard, protect and shower people with their affection and undivided attention. They love unconditionally in good times and in bad. The strength of the bond between man and canine was put on display at the Mineola Library on Saturday, May 11 in JoAnne Raskin’s, ‘War Dogs’ exhibit.

Sports

Chiefs Defeat Garden City

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

The sixth-grade Mineola Chiefs (Maroon) defeated a very tough Garden City on the road 6-4 on May 12. With three players on injured reserved Mineola’s reinforcements played with all heart on Mother’s Day.

The Mineola defense controlled the game. Joe Carr grabbed the rock out of the air on crease slides at least three this game, Zach Koerber stopped ball on fast breaks while defensemen Evan Eberlein and Alex Marchiselli locked down the remaining attack men.

Winter Sports Wrap-Up

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

The Wheatley School announced that 15 student athletes have been recognized by Section VIII-Nassau County Interscholastic Athletic Association for their performance in athletics, scholarship and leadership qualities for the Winter 2012-13 season. The Boys Indoor Track team was crowned NYS State Scholar Athlete Team Champions. The Boys Varsity Basketball team won the Nassau County Class B Championship.

Below is a list of Wheatley athletes who attained various All-County/Conference honors.