Letter: Village Elections Are Coming

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Letter: Village Elections Are Coming

Friday, 15 March 2013 00:00

As lifelong Mineola residents, we urge all Mineola voters to support and vote for Mayor Scott Strauss, Trustee George Durham and Dennis Walsh in the upcoming village elections.

We have known Scott Strauss for 20 years and consider him a friend. One of the most genuine and caring persons you can meet, Scott has demonstrated his heroism and community caring as a member of the New York City Police Department, the Mineola Fire Department and the Mineola Ambulance Corp. We also know of his commitment to the Boy Scouts and have worked with him as a coach at the MAA. In short, Scott is not only our mayor, he is an active resident and shares the same concerns as we all do and has a commitment to making Mineola a wonderful place to live.

We also urge the support of Trustee George Durham and Dennis Walsh. Mayor Strauss needs the support on the board to continue in a positive direction. We have watched village after village in the United States move closer to financial ruin while our village has improved their bond rating. No small feat in today’s economic times.

Please consider supporting Mayor Strauss, Trustee Durham and Dennis Walsh on Election Day.

William and Donna Proctor

Mineola residents

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.