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Police brutality, racism alleged against GCPD, suit threatened BY RIKKI N. MASSAND In incident on Wednesday, November 30, at the Western Beef Supermarket in Mineola, Garden City Police were accused of using excessive force against a black suspect during a situation that was ultimately determined to be mistaken identity. The incident brought advocates for the “Black Lives Matter” campaign to protest in Garden City during a protest on December 4th. Ronald Lanier, a retired Nassau County Sheriff’s Department corrections officer and a U.S. Army veteran, alleged that Garden City Police officers beat him and threw him to the ground while he was shopping at the Mineola store. In a press conference on December 2nd, Lanier said he felt he had been “stripped of my service, stripped of my humanity, stripped of my dignity.” He added that he was cursed, abused and “treated like a slave.” Plans for lawsuits against both the Village of Garden City and the Garden City Police were announced last Friday. Lanier’s attorney in the case is a man he has known long, Frederick K. Brewington, who is also the attorney for the plaintiffs in the MHANY See page 28
Santa Claus made a surprise visit to the Garden City Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6th. The man in red rode in on a fire truck to say hello to the crowd of hundreds that gathered for the 62nd annual event.
With new laws proposed, Committee sees culmination of efforts BY RIKKI N. MASSAND At the Village Board of Trustees’ next meeting on Thursday, December 15, three public hearings will be held for proposed changes to the village’ building code. Following questions and contentions raised by Trustee Bolebruch and Deputy Mayor Brian C. Daughney when the public hearings’ schedule for the original three local laws were set on November 17, Mayor Nicholas Episcopia says not
now and not throughout the entire process have residents been taken aback by proposals. He believes there’s nearly a unanimous stance in favor of the laws in the village, and what’s up for a Board vote now has long been considered. Mayor Episcopia calls efforts to date “an attempt to try to bring more regulation to the village, in terms of preserving the character of neighborhoods.” He noted the work of reviewing 393 building permit applications filed in
Garden City since 2011, done by the Mayor’s Committee on Building Code Changes. Its members have well over 100 years combined experience in architectural reviews and service on the village’s Zoning Board of Appeals and ADRB. “Any questions the Board had were answered and Deputy Mayor Daughney had numerous conversations with Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) Chairman Hugh S. Lacy and Committee See page 28
Ring Road hotel project set for Planning Commission By Rikki N. Massand
The municipal zoning code change approved in November has led to an immediate turnaround for the Marriott Residence Inn hotel project proposed for Ring Road in Garden City, following some oppositions early this fall and a rather swift Village Board of Trustees’ decision to amend permitted usage in the village’s C-R (commercial-residential) district near Roosevelt Field mall. The next stage to getting the Mariott hotel chain a new footprint in the area, one on the furthest east section of the village adjacent to Westbury, is a review scheduled before the Garden City Planning Commission at its meeting at Village Hall, set for Wednesday December 14 at 8pm. This marks the first Commission meeting in six months. For the planned development, the Village of Garden City went through due diligence, public meetings and Village Board hearings after the Zoning Change Review Committee or ZCRC, was formed just over a year ago and chaired by Deputy Mayor Richard Silver. As initially proposed the 163-room, 56-foot-high Residence Inn See page 41
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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER
A Disturbing Story
A recent accusation of brutality and racism by the Garden City Police is very disturbing, but we hope that our readers will keep an open mind until all of the facts are known. The Village and Police Department are unable to provide their side of the story due to the ongoing investigation and potential litigation, so it’s hard to tell exactly what happened at that Mineola supermarket. In addition, so far no video has been released of the
incident, which may go a long way to shedding some light on what happened. In all of our dealings with the Garden City Police Department the officers have been professional and helpful. They have a difficult job to do and they do it well. In America people are innocent until proven guilty - and police officers are citizens just as we all are. Let’s withhold judgment until all the facts are in.
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To the Editor: Early Saturday morning, a phalanx of white vans and white pick-up trucks lined Lefferts Road. Squads of Old World Quality Corp. workers poured out, swarming on to a house like bees; laying ladders against the house; scampering up onto the roof; ripping the old roof sheathing. Christmas came early this year for an elderly gentleman who inhabits this dwelling, with the porous, leaky roof. Maybe he heard the footsteps of Santa’s elves, all over the top of his house. One can sometimes forget, driving through this Village of meticulously manicured lawns, and well appointed homes, that there are people sometimes in need of neighborly assistance. Old World Quality Corp. is to be heartily saluted for “giving back” to their community! A Christmas blessing on all of those busy elves! A dry room overhead for the elderly gentleman! Such “good news” comes as a lightening strike through the clouds of the world’s depressing news events. A “Christmas Message” to a fare-theewell. Francis X. Sweeney
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To the Editor: St. Joseph’s Respect Life Ministry will once again be hosting our annual Baby Shower on the weekend of December 10th and 11th to benefit Long Island’s maternity centers that assist expectant mothers and their babies. The shower will be held at St. Joseph Church after all Masses this weekend. Parishioners and Garden City residents can place their baby and mother gifts in specially decorated Christmas boxes located inside the doors of the church and auditorium. All gifts will be delivered to the maternity centers in time for Christmas. We thank those who over the past 25 years have so generously donated to our showers. Your heartwarming gifts included home-knitted and store-purchased baby clothing and blankets, lay-
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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND As residents filed into Village Hall for the Thursday, December 1 Board of Trustees’ meeting they were handed light green flyers from village employees, members of the local CSEA blue-collar unit, about their campaign for a new union contract. A half-dozen of these employees greeting people outside of Village Hall were from the Department of Public Works (DPW) and Parks and Recreation, fresh off another sweep of Garden City’s streets with a late season for leaf collection now hitting its peak. The village efforts began on November 7 and the final day for residents to place leaves or have leaves swept up in the street for this season is this weekend Saturday, December 10. The Village Board’s most recent discussion highlighted municipal street maintenance as the weather turns colder, from leaf collection to preparing for and handling snow. Once leaf removal is complete village DPW trucks and equipment will be retrofitted for ice and snow removal. During the December 1 meeting, Director of Public Works Robert C. Mangan explained the annual leaf collection through its “second phase” for fall 2016. He says the Estates’ north side was just completed and starting December 2 the Estates’ south area
would be done, then the task would be focused in the East section of Garden City. The Mott section was specified as the next step on a village website update last Friday. Mangan commended Street Department (Public Works) and Department of Parks and Recreation staff who are involved in leaf collection, especially as tough weather conditions last Tuesday and Wednesday, November 29 and 30, meant heavy downpours and high wind that workers had to go through in completing the jobs. “We had to deal with three inches of rain but we did not lose a beat and we kept right on schedule,” Mangan said last week. Trustee John A. DeMaro asked how many runs through the village are completed each year, and Mangan reported that with a goal of “picking every last leaf up” usually four runs are made. Spot checks follow all of the neighborhood runs, in case other leaves fall or are shifted around during the season. In his update to fellow Board members Trustee Robert Bolebruch made sure to thank those on the front lines of village leaf collection, as he spoke as an eyewitness. “They actually hit my block yesterday (Wednesday November 30) in unbelievable pouring rain. I could not
believe it through when they were done, with the amount of leaves taken away. The streets just looked amazing,” Bolebruch said.
Is the village ready for snow-time?
During Mangan’s comments to the Village Board, Deputy Mayor Brian C. Daughney spoke about last winter and the deliberations held at meetings over the village’s salt supply and building of a “salt dome” structure, which is now in place for the coming season. Daughney said last winter was a light one for weather but the salt supply was not adequate “after two storms” and sand was the alternative. He wanted assurance on the preparations for this winter as the holidays approach. Mayor Episcopia started to explain that Garden City allocated more into this year’s DPW snow budget, but Mangan noted that the salt dome is fully stocked. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi added that last year’s limited salt supply around Long Island, with higher costs to bring it in, meant Garden City and other villages turned to sand. That created a need for more pass-throughs of the DPW’s equipped spreader trucks and more worker overtime costs. “Salt, while the more expensive product, saves us on back-end cleanup as we left very little sand on our streets last year. It also requires less repeat
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passes over the asphalt, which is also safer,” Suozzi said. Deputy Mayor Richard Silver said that winter 2016-2017 marks the first year the village “experience-rated its budget.” “Rather than putting in a flat $100,000 we actually took an average of what we spent. That reflects the higher spending from last year, so we have got more money in the snow budget,” he said. Village Treasurer Irene Woo said an average of the last three years was taken to determine spending set amounts in hopes of reducing emergency appropriations during winter, especially after heavy snowfall. Grants Sought to Fund Village LEDs According to Director of Public Works Robert C. Mangan, DPW recently completed its review of options for LED lighting throughout Garden City on its lampposts. That process involved exploring the potential to gain new public funding for the village-wide lighting project. The new Deputy Village Administrator and Secretary to the Board of Trustees Joseph DiFrancisco, took a cue from Mangan and explained on December 1 at the Village Board’s meeting. “I am currently pursuing a grant from NYSERDA – the New York State Continued on page 32
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Estates Nom Comm selects candidates for Mayor and Trustee
The Nominating Committee of the Property Owners’ Association of Garden City Estates is pleased to announce that it has voted to determine the nominees for Village Mayor and Village Trustee. At the Estates Electors’ meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 8PM at the Stratford School cafeteria, the Nominating Committee will present Brian Daughney of 59 Euston Road for Village Mayor to serve a two-year term, and John DeMaro of 84 Wellington Road for Village Trustee to serve a two-year term. In accordance with the Estates POA by-laws, the Nominating Committee met earlier this year to select a Committee Chairperson. After placing an announcement in the GC News, the committee received and reviewed resumes. The candidates were interviewed, and the Nominating Committee voted to select Messrs. Daughney and DeMaro as nominees for the respective Mayoral and Trustee positions.
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Brian has lived in the Estates section of the Village with his wife Jacqueline Goode since 2001 and has two children who attend Stratford School. Brian has served as Trustee on behalf of the Estates POA since May 2010. As Trustee, Brian helped lead the recent efforts to renovate the Senior Center and the playing fields at Community
Park and, several years ago, led the efforts to renovate the pool facility. Along with several of his past and current Trustees, including fellow Estates’ Trustee John DeMaro, he has been a committed advocate for changing and updating the Village’s financial and accounting systems and personnel, and controlling municipal employee costs. He is a former President and former director of the Estates POA. Brian served on the Nominating Committee and the POA’s Bylaws Committee while he was POA director. He serves as a soccer coach for his daughter’s Centennial team and as a baseball coach for his son’s GCAA baseball team. His wife Jacqueline is the treasurer of the Welcoming Club and a director of the Chamber of Commerce, and chaired the Chamber’s Pineapple Ball for the last two years. The Daughneys are members of the Cherry Valley Club and the Garden City Country Club. Brian is a corporate and securities lawyer and a partner in the New York office of Becker-Poliakoff, LLP, a Florida-based firm with approximately 150 lawyers and 19 offices. Brian provides a variety of corporate clients with his legal and business related advice, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and capital markets transactions, broker dealer regulation and venture capital. He has over 25 years of corporate law experience representing entrepre-
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John lives in the Estates section of the Village with his wife Kimberly and their three children. John is a partner at the law firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. where he is Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group and a member of the Litigation Department. Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. is a New York-based firm with approximately 55 lawyers. John is an intellectual property attorney. He represents national and regional client in connection with a wide variety of intellectual property issues, including trademark, copyright, licensing and trade secrecy matters. John has been with the firm for over 20 years. John has served as a Village Trustee on behalf of the Estates POA since March 2011. He has also been involved in the Village for many years, including as a very active member of the Estates POA. He is a former President of the Estates POA. John served as the Chairman of the Joint Conference Committee of the four Property Owners’ Associations and served on the Estates POA Nominating Committee for several years. As a Village Trustee, John serves as the Fire Commissioner and on the Village’s legal committee. He previously served as Trustee liaison to the Garden City Public Schools, the senior community and the Village Department of Public Works, as well as Chairman of the Traffic Commission.
Any Resident of the Garden City Estates section over the age of 18 may present alternative or additional candidates for Village Mayor or Trustee by submitting a written petition, including the addresses and signatures of at least 15 Residents. The petition must include name, address, and signed written consent of the candidate(s). The petition must be presented to the Secretary of the Estates POA (callsbrook@optonline.net) and must be received at least 20 days prior to the Electors’ Meeting. The petition as properly received 20 days before the Electors’ Meeting must also be submitted to the Estates POA President by the Residents at the Electors’ Meeting. The Estates POA and the Nominating Committee encourage all Garden City Estates residents to please attend the Electors’ Meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 8PM at the Stratford School. The members of the Nominating Committee are: George Hohenburger, Chairperson, 173 Weyford Terrace; Tina Dimino, 148 Brompton Road; Richard Nessler, 131 Weyford Terrace; Nick Philippides, 65 Brixton Road; Thomas Stenson, 84 Kilburn Road; Aida Velez, 172 Nassau Boulevard; Joseph Colletti, 83 Kilburn Road; Michael Maguire, 66 Stratford Avenue; Brian Armstrong, 135 Wickham Road; Paul Rovelli, 101 Stratford Avenue; Peter Agnetti, 61 Euston Road; Robert Malatak, 115 Kildare Road; Robert Bommarito, 122 Kensington Road; John Lisica, 174 Meadbrook Road; Matt Luttinger, 11 Merillon Avenue.
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structure, as well asand its contribution to the welfare of the citizens of Garden City. Nicholas and Tommy expressed an eagerness to get started to assist the EPOA with things like membership, social media, and community service. The EPOA is excited to commence this program and add these students to our organization. At the meeting, the EPOA Board also appointed Danielle Kilkenny to a two See page 12
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Public hearings December 15 WVWC presents free concert at Cathedral on proposed Building Code changes SUBMITTED BY THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY
The Garden City Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on Thursday, December 15, regarding three proposed local laws to modify existing Village code as it pertains to residential setback requirements, demolition permits and architectural review. One of America’s earliest planned villages, Garden City was developed with wide avenues lined with trees and shrubs and a rich architectural heritage. For more than one hundred years, Garden City has grown and flourished and, to this day, remains one of the most desirable residential communities in the country. The Mayor’s Committee on Building Code Changes was created in mid-2015 in response to citizens’ concerns regarding the proliferation of residential extensions and new construction considered out of character with the surrounding area. Communities nationwide, including many on Long Island, have been addressing similar issues. Committee members include Hugh Lacy, chair of the Architectural Design Review Board, and Robert Cunningham, chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The two longtime residents have a combined total of almost 57 years of community service in the area of architecture design and
zoning. Numerous changes have been made to the proposed local laws based on feedback from residents, Village trustees and architects. The Superintendent of Buildings has reviewed all the proposed changes from an implementability standpoint. According to Committee Chairman James Bauer, the proposed local laws, which are available to review on the Village’s website, www. gardencityny.net, have undergone nearly a dozen revisions. “These proposed amendments seek to balance the preservation of the unique character of the Village’s neighborhoods with the right of a homeowner to improve his or her property and the right of neighboring property owners to continue to enjoy the character and curb appeal of their homes. They are also designed to insure that new construction does not impact the light, air and privacy rights of the neighboring property owners,” Mr. Bauer said. To review the proposed local laws, architectural drawings and letters received regarding the matter, visit the Village’s website, www.gardencityny. net. The Committee encourages residents to attend the December 15, 2016 public hearings at Village Hall beginning at 8pm.
The West Virginia Wesleyan Chorale The West Virginia Wesleyan College Concert Chorale and Concentus Vocum is on their Fall Tour. They will perform at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Friday, December 16th at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The Director of Choral Activities, Dr. R. Daniel Hughes, sought out music in three particular genres: English madrigals, German partsongs and Latin Renaissance motets for this concert. Dr. Hughes stated that
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The Diet Saga BY BOB MORGAN, JR.
For the last two months, this column has featured a very steady diet of political fare. This week, I am hoping readers will tolerate a column relating to another diet – my efforts to finally lose some weight. No one in my family is really obese, but most of us (particularly the males) could easily be described as overweight, with a marked tendency to put on a few pounds as middle age approaches. I probably added an average of maybe two or three pounds every year after I hit 30. By late middle age, I certainly had a good size paunch and had added a waist size or two. Side view pictures clearly depicted a significant, and not very attractive, fat overhang. It wasn’t really that my diet was awful, or that I spend much time at fast food joints and I actually am not a big dessert eater. Rather, the problem was more a general lack of discipline over what I consumed. For example, I like enjoying some bread and butter before dinner followed by a helping of pasta and on weekends I enjoy wolfing down pancakes with syrup and sausage (or maybe eggs benedict) for breakfast. It also doesn’t help that I attend quite a few social, political and business events where the guests chomp down on the passed hors d’oeuvres while sipping adult beverages with friends or colleagues. I have always gotten some exercise by brisk walking, but never really enough to offset pretty rich diet intake. In any event, now that I am well into my sixties, I decided in July to take a shot at losing some pounds. It wasn’t that I was facing some immediate medical crisis, but it seemed pretty clear to me that being substantially overweight is a significant risk factor for a variety of medical conditions like heart issues, strokes and even some types of cancer. I wanted to have a fighting chance at attaining 80, as all four of my grandparents did. In
addition, I was hoping to increase my general energy level during the day. In any event, I adopted a very simple minded approach to losing weight, simply counting calories and limiting intake to 2000 calories a day. This approach is not for everyone and requires a fair amount of planning and calculating, not to mention learning quite a bit about the calorie content in a variety of foods and beverages. However, it works for me in that I can largely much eat anything I want (subject to keeping the overall diet reasonably balanced) if I am willing to make appropriate tradeoffs during the day. For better or worse, most days I usually limit my intake earlier in the day (I like to keep lunch to 450 or fewer calories) so I can “splurge” on the most of the remaining calories later on. So far the diet has worked out pretty well. I have been losing nearly two pounds a week on average, with the total weight loss now around 40 pounds, with maybe 20 more to go. I can’t say that I’ve never gone over the 2000 calorie limit, but I’ve generally been pretty good. My energy level is better, which also means that I naturally get more exercise. I sleep more soundly at night. I’ve had to buy some new smaller sized belts and will need to have my suits taken in. Of course, the holiday season offers its own special diet challenges. On Thanksgiving, I pretty much made the holiday feast my only meal, and went fairly light on items like stuffing and sweet potatoes. But there’s still Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, where I’ve been invited on both days for delicious meals and New Year’s Eve, where both food and beverage can pose a temptation. Still, I really don’t want to start over on this diet, so I’m very determined to start 2017 with the weight loss intact. The final test awaits.
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THE OFFICE CAT Theft at Lord and Taylor: On November 30th three subjects were arrested for the theft of $1,200 in merchandise from Lord and Taylor by using a forged credit card. One of the subjects, a store cashier, allegedly facilitated the theft by knowingly processing the forged card. In addition to all three subjects being charged with larceny, the store employee was charged with falsifying business records and one of the other subjects was charged with possession of a forged instrument. Another theft was reported at Lord and Taylor on November 30th. Garden City Police arrested a 49 year old Rosedale man for the alleged theft of $650 in merchandise from Lord and Taylor. Two bit thief: On November 30th two drills were s were reported stolen from a garage on Franklin Court. Popular store: Another theft was reported on December 1st at Lord and Taylor. A 70 year old Lynbrook woman was arrested for the alleged theft of $286 in merchandise from Lord and Taylor. She was charged with petit larceny. Leaving the scene: On December 1st a 36 year old East Islip man was charged with leaving the scene of a two vehicle property damage auto
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accident that occurred on Clinton Road. Bridge strike: On December 2nd Garden City Police responded to a report of a truck striking the Cherry Valley Train Trestle. The driver, a 41 year old Queens man, was cited for disobeying the bridge clearance signs. The truck was damaged. There were no reported injuries. Grand larceny: On December 2nd a 41 year old Valley Stream woman was arrested for the theft of $2,300 in merchandise from Lord and Taylor. She was charged with grand larceny. Multiple violations: On December 2nd detectives observed a vehicle pass numerous stop signs at multiple locations as well a steady red traffic light at Meadow Street and Washington Avenue. Upon investigation, the operator, a 28 year old Roosevelt man was arrested for possession of a stolen license plate from Maryland and numerous traffic violations. Another theft was reported at December 2nd at Lord and Taylor. Two subjects were arrested for the theft of $1,500 in merchandise from Lord and Taylor. One of the subjects,
a store employee, facilitated the theft by processing the transactions. In addition to both subjects being charged with grand larceny, the store employee was charged with falsifying business records. Vehicle entered: On December 3rd money was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on John Street. Vandalism: On December 3rd a porch light and emergency light were found damaged at the front entrance of the Christ Episcopal Church on Jefferson Street. Grab and go: On December 3rd packages delivered by a courier service to a Hilton Avenue residence, as well as a 4th Street residence, were reported stolen. Grinch in town: On December 3rd a lawn holiday decoration was found damaged at a Glen Road residence. Go speed racer: On December 4th a vehicle was stopped by officers for excessive speed on Old Country Road. Upon investigation, the driver, M/25 from Westbury, was arrested for DWI,
possession of marijuana and speeding. DWI arrest: On December 4th a vehicle was stopped by officers for speeding and erratic driving on Washington Avenue. Upon investigation, the driver, a 34 year old Islip man, was arrested for driving while impaired by alcohol, a revoked driver’s license, two license suspensions, excessive speed and unsafe lane use. Money stolen: On December 4th money was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Poplar Street residence. Alarm activation: On December 5th Garden City Police Officers assisted the Garden City Fire Department with a report of an activation of a carbon monoxide alarm at a Claydon Road residence. The Fire Department checked the residence and deemed that all was in order. Van fire: On December 6th Officers assisted the Garden City Fire Department for a report of a fully engulfed fire of a vehicle on Oxford Boulevard. The fire was apparently caused by the vehicle, a cleaning service van, being parked on a pile of leaves. Bushes in the vicinity of the fire were also damaged. There were no injuries reported.
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The December 14 meeting of the Irish Cultural Society will be devoted to an appreciation of five of the leaders of the Irish community in North Brooklyn. They include a founding member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick; one of the first Irish-born Brooklyn police captains; a boxing champion; two “bosses” from the political structure on Brooklyn. Each of the evening speaker’s colorful people from Brooklyn’s history will delight the audience in their Irishness and in their uniquely Brooklyn panache. The meeting will be held at the Garden City Public Library, 60 Seventh Street, across the street from the Garden City Hotel, at 7:30 p.m. on December 14.
The meeting is free and open to the public. The speaker will be Geoffrey Cobb, a Brooklyn historian with a strong interest in Irish-American history. He is teh author of Greenpoint’s Forgotten Past, and The King of Greenpoint. He has published in various journals, including the New York Irish History Roundtable Journal and the Volunteer, a magazine devoted to the Abraham Lincoln Brigade. Mr Cobb teaches history on the campus of Erasmus Hall High School. He earned an undergraduate degree from Hunter College and a Masters in Education from Adelphi University. Come early. A large group of Brooklyn expatriates will likely attend.
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“Children of the April Rain” presented at museum “Children of the April Rain”, the new, acclaimed Play co-authored by local resident Lana Mae Noone, was presented at the American Airpower Museum, in conjunction with their Veterans Day, 2016 Event. The Play tells the true story of several American unsung heroes, military and civilian, who implemented the Vietnam “Operation Babylift”, April, 1975. The cast and crew enjoyed delicious breakfast treats from Rebeccas Cake Pops, New Hyde Park Road, GC and a delicious gourmet lunch from Prime Caterers, Nassau Boulevard, including items from their new healthy choices menu and thanks both of these outstanding establishments very much.. The cast has been invited to reprise their roles for a staged reading, ten-
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Mayor welcomes Student Ambassadors From page 6 year term to serve as a member of the Citizens’ Budget Review and Advisory Committee (CBRAC). Danielle has extensive experience, having worked for the last 15 years for public accounting firms and within the finance department of publicly traded companies. She also volunteers as a member of the Audit Committee for the Garden City Board of Education, where she reviews financial statements and internal control reports. The EPOA looks forward to having Danielle utilize her skills and knowledge to benefit our community. In addition, Tthe EPOA Board also approved to renew Charles J. Murphy
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FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE By: Nicholas P. Episcopia
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The Garden City Police Department offers important safety tips to keep in mind during the holiday season. These tips regarding shopping, ATMs, parking in well-lit areas and more can be found on the Village’s website under the Alerts section. We can never be too careful, too prepared or too aware.
Special thanks to all for the annual Christmas tree lightings
The annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies in the West and on the Village Green took place on Friday, December 2 and on Sunday, December 4. On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, I want to thank everyone for their efforts in making these events so special for us all to enjoy. I especially want to thank our Village employees who decorate our Village each year for the holiday season. They have done an outstanding job once again. In addition, a special thank you to the Garden City Fire Department, the Chamber of Commerce and the Western Property Owners’ Association for participation once again in these annual events.
Toys for Tots Program
With the holiday season upon us, it is the time to reflect upon how fortunate we are to have the opportunity to share these times with family and friends. As you may be aware, there are many displaced children and adults not so fortunate.
In an effort to bring some happiness to families who will not have the resources to provide a gift for their child this year, the Garden City Police Department has a gift depository for the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Toys for Tots Program. In the spirit of giving, I ask that if you are able to do so, please drop off an unused, unwrapped gift into the collection box in the lobby of the Garden City Police Department. Your generous gift, no matter how small, could make a difference in the life of another. Thank you in advance for your support of this most worthwhile program
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Once again, homes in Garden City are decorated with wreaths and garlands reflecting the holiday season. Our Police and Fire Departments are urging homeowners to take particular care in their decorating so as not to impair the visibility of their house numbers. A properly displayed house numeral will save precious minutes when our emergency services are responding to your home. Please cooperate and help us to help you.
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The next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting will be held December 15, 2016. I encourage all residents to attend Board of Trustees meetings so as to be thoroughly informed of Village issues from a first-hand perspective.
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The Celtic Tenors to perform at Adelphi
Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) is pleased to announce that A Celtic Tenors Christmas will be taking place on Friday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m. at the Westerman Stage, Concert Hall of AUPAC, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The distinguished Celtic Tenors will be performing their unique interpretations of Irish classics and Christmas favorites in celebration of the holidays. Performing together for over 14 years, the three tenors, Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson, have perfected the distinct sound of the Emerald Isle with their sheer skill and musical knowledge. With a distinguished international reputation and just under a million album sales, The Celtic Tenors have demonstrated their versatility by performing everything from classical and folk
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Community Club celebrates Holiday Program On Thursday, December 15, at 1:30 pm, the Garden City Community Club will have a Holiday Program at the Casino featuring Johnny Whimple-”Guitarist & One Man Band”. Johnny, who is a familiar face around town, at local events, and has been performing professionally since age 16, will be entertaining us with traditional Christmas and Holiday songs for all of us to enjoy. In addition to refreshments, we will have our usual holiday raffle. This program is open to non-members for a $5 fee. Kathy McCormick/ Ruth LaBosco, Co/ Chairpersons.
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Barnes Gallery to offer painting demos
Barnes Gallery is happy to make the holiday season extra special with painting demonstrations by Suzie Alvey, Teresa Idelowitz and Theodora Zavala! Learn how they start a painting and watch how it progresses over the two-hour period. They will explain their process and answer questions. It is a family-friendly event that is free to all. (Children are encouraged to watch with their parents as well.) Refreshments served.
Saturday, December 10th, 10 am to 12 noon- Suzie Alvey and Teresa Idelowitz will paint in oils. Saturday, December 17th, 10 am to 12 noon- Suzie Alvey will demonstrate in watercolor and Theodora Zavala will paint in oils. Their art show and sale, “From A to Z” will be at the gallery from December 1st, 2016 to January 7th, 2017 at the gallery. All invited.
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Water tank design plans on schedule
Design plans to replace the aging water tank off Old Country Road are on schedule and moving forward, according to Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi. Although the Village Board has not made a formal decision at this time, Trustees did engage the professional services of consulting firm H2M Water to prepare plans and specifications for the design of a new elevated water storage tank at the existing location at Maria Lane and Old Country Road. Originally constructed in 1933, the 83-year-old tank was last rehabilitated in 1992. Emergency repairs were made to the tank’s roof due to leaks and holes in 2015. Though the coating system is in poor condition, Dennis Kelleher, P.E., senior vice president of H2M Architects and Engineers, said the tank is structurally sound. Replacement of the existing tank could cost approximately $8 million,
dependent upon the market as well as the chosen tank style. A total of $4.5 million was budgeted for the tank’s replacement; the remainder will be funded by the Water Fund. The existing tank would remain in service during construction. Lead abatement is not required and any future tank repainting would be less costly. “The existing water tower will be demolished prior to the new tower being constructed. Therefore, we will be adjusting our water pressure off the Mineola elevated tank during the entire project,” Public Works Director Robert Mangan said. A trio of tank styles have been discussed: a multi-leg tower similar to the ones located in the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre; a single pedestal tower like the tower West Hempstead replaced approximately 10 years ago; and a column, which is the same style tank currently in Garden City.
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Friends of the Library provide four new museum passes Through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, the Library offers free passes to ten museums. The Friends have been funding museum passes to the Cradle of Aviation, the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum, the Guggenheim Museum, Old Westbury Gardens, the Nassau County Museum of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which also includes the Cloisters and the Met Breuer. The four new museum passes that have been added to the program and funded by the Friends are for the Long Island Children’s Museum, the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art), the New York Historical Society, and the Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium. Museum passes are available only to Garden City Public Library cardholders in good standing who have signed the Museum Pass User Agreement. Museum passes may be reserved in advance and must be checked out by an adult (18 years and older) family member. Reservations will be taken up to one month in advance of the desired date, subject to availability on a first come, first served basis. Reservations must be done in person at the Reference Desk and will not be taken over the
phone. Only one pass may be borrowed at a time. Only one pass per museum may be borrowed per household within a six month period. The pass may be borrowed for three days and must be returned by one hour before the Library closes on the day the pass is due. The day the pass is picked up is considered the first day. The passes must be returned to the Reference Desk during Library operating hours. Passes placed in the book drop will be charged a $10 fee. Late charges are $20 per day. In the event that a pass is not returned and the Library pays an entrance fee for the next user, that entrance fee will be added to the late fees. There is a $5 cancellation charge if it is less than 48 hours before the reserved date. Any user who loses a pass will be charged the replacement cost of that museum pass. Patrons should call the museum directly for information on hours of operation, parking, and/or directions. Each museum reserves the right to determine the rules and regulations governing the use of the museum pass. For more information, visit the Reference Desk at the Library or call 516-742-8405 x 2.
Save the Date! Menges Brothers Christmas Blood Drive
Bobby and Jake Menges at their July blood drive, with sister, Emily and donor GCHS English teacher, Carlo Rebolini The winter months pose a critical threat to the blood supplies on LI. Jake and Bobby Menges are hosting their 11th semi-annual blood drive on December 29th from 2:00pm-8pm. The Bloodmobile will be parked at 27 Hilton Ave. The boys have collected almost 500 pints of blood and recruited many firsttime donors. Their goal for the Christmas Drive is to collect 50 more pints and 10 more first-timers!
For an appointment, email jakebobbyblooddrive@yahoo.com or emenges430@verizon.net. If you are unable to donate, please consider making a donation to Bobby’s oncologists’ office at the WUH Cancer Center for Kids (feel free to send checks to 27 Hilton Ave. and we will deliver). Did you know: one unit of blood can help three patients… what better gift to give this Christmas than the gift of life?
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Garden City Casino hosts Wine Tasting Event
On Saturday evening November 19th, the Casino hosted another of their popular social events; a wine tasting and dinner event. Sixtytwo members and their guests attend. The wine tasting events usually showcase a member of the Casino. In this case, Tom Pagonis acted as dinner chef with his brother Peter and Tom’s wife Andrea also participating. The wine selections featured American vintages from California and Oregon.
Casino members Tom and Andrea Pagonis and Peter Pagonis. Pictured after they served dinner and interacted with members and guests.
Wine tasting guests enjoyed a fun evening of interaction with American wines and a steak dinner.
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Daisy Troop 1414 earn “Respect Authority” petals
On December 2nd at the Garden City Fire Department Headquarters on Stewart Ave., Lt. Lou Mira, Firefighter Mike Morgan, Firefighter T.J. Michon, Firefighter Tom Trousdell & Firefighter John Esposito were extremely warm, welcoming and engaging. They taught the troop about fire safety and how to plan for an emergency by creating a family meeting spot and having family fire drills. The girls also watched as Firefighter John Esposito put on his protective gear and learned the “scary” sound from his breathing apparatus isn’t something to fear. The firefighters also allowed the girls to explore the fire truck and spray the firehose. They were exceptionally accommodating and deserve many thanks.
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Making some new friends
Fall fun at Garden City Nursery School A yearly tradition for the Pre-K students is a trip to Green Meadows Farm
in Floral Park. Fun was had by all!
Maryland Crab Cake Sliders Black Angus Sliders Boneless Buffalo Chicken Walk Street Hummus Platter Baked Clams By The Dozen Buffalo Calamari, Bleu Cheese Dressing Mini Maine Crab Cakes By The Dozen Walk Street Shrimp Risotto Shrimp Cocktail Platter (Only The Big Ones) Penne Pasta Chicken, Spinach, Tomato, Lemon, Garlic, White Wine Penne ala Vodka Kids Chicken Fingers Augratin/Whipped or Rosemary Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes Arugula Salad, Lemon Shallot Vinagrette Walk Street Salad Watercress Salad Cream Spinach Haricot Vert Pepper Crusted Filet of Beef, Sauce Bordelaise or Green Peppercorn Herb Marinated Loin of Pork NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE & NEW YEAR’S EVE OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY AT 2PM
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Garden City Retired Men’s Club Schedule of Activities
the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage and billiards Also you may come for just conversation, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.
Monday, December 12 - Meeting Thursday, December 15th at Noon Save the Date: RMC Annual Christmas Party at Cherry Valley Club. Cost: $30 for members, $75 per couple, Includes one free drink. A real bargain! Bring checks to club (12/5, or 12/12) or mail to Frank DeAngelo at 206 Brompton Rd. GC. Monday December 19: No official meeting but members may come and enjoy. Same for December 22nd. Mondays December 26 and January 2: Senior Center Closed. Next Meeting January 9th with sandwiches Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Ron Zwicke at 747-6842 details. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand
All Garden City men, 55 years and older, are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very “expensive” $10. Meetings are on Mondays, and a less formal meeting is on Thursdays. Both begin at noon and end at 4:00pm. The Club offers a large screen TV, card games (bridge, poker, cribbage), chess, backgammon, and billiards. In good weather we offer bocce, shuffleboard and horseshoe pitching. Also, the RMC will sponsor periodic speakers which are in addition to those speakers sponsored by the GC Dept. of Recreation and Parks.
On December 6th we had our annual Christmas party at the Lawyers club. We had 11 1/2 tables playing. The results: North/South 1--Grace Kelly & Molly O’Grady 2--Marie Thomaidis & Dolores Graham 3--Fran & Frank DeAngelo
4--Pat Dolan & Gloria Mentzel 5--Dian & Dick Kendrick East/West 1--Anita & Joe Frye 2--Arlene & Don Dausch 3--Carol Cook & Liz Tetro 4--Judy Cashman & Maureen Minnion 5--Nick Basile & Marian Cordes
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Beginner Mah Jong
Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner Mah Jongg lessons to our seniors. This six week course will cover the basics of the game and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Monday from 1 to 3 pm beginning Monday, January 24. The cost of this six week class will be $40 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City. To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 21 or until all 16 spots are filled. PLEASE NOTE – an additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.
Special Events for December
• Monday, December 12 at 1 pm – Kevin Westley, “Christmas in Killarney” a song and visual show for the holidays • Wednesday, December 14 at noon – Holiday Luncheon given by the Dept. of Recreation and Parks. Reservations are necessary. The cost is $6.00. Please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to register for this event. Registration is necessary. To register for any of the above programs EXCEPT the “Holiday Luncheon”, call The Senior Center at 385-8006. To attend the “Holiday Luncheon”, please visit the Office of Recreation and Parks at 108 Rockaway Ave.
Exercise for Seniors
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Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. For the next few months the classes will be free in order to for you to try each class, after which they will be offered at a nominal charge. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be canceled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. • MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm Meditation with Connie at 2 pm • TUESDAYS Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 pm • WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am
Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 am • THURSDAY Exercise with Joy at 9 am (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 12:15 pm • FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm
Registration for upcoming Senior trips - New trips added
The Recreation and Parks Department, with the advisement of the Senior Advisory Committee, is sponsoring the following trips for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City during the upcoming months. Please remember to register early because all trips are first come, first served. No registrations will be taken before they are announced in the paper & payment must accompany any registration. Wednesday, February 8 – Broadhollow Theatre in Elmont for the musical comedy “9 to 5”. We will take the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 1:15 pm. The cost of this trip will be $25, checks only made payable to Broadhollow Theatre. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Wednesday, March 22 Broadhollow Theatre in Elmont for the musical “She Loves Me”. We will travel on the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 1:15 pm. The cost of this trip will be $25, checks only made payable to Broadhollow Theatre. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Wednesday, April 26 – Westbury Manor for Lunch and “My Fair Lady”. We will travel on the Recreation bus for this trip. The bus will leave the parking lot by St. Paul’s Center at 11:15 am. The cost of this trip will be $40, checks only made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. To register for any of these trips, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Please note, once the fees are sent to the venues, they are not refundable so make your selections carefully. All trips are open senior residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City only.
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“Mistletoe” BY JOHN ELLIS KORDES The custom of embracing under a sprig of mistletoe (and perhaps kissing) originated in ancient Britain around the second century B.C. among the Druids. Two hundred years before Christ’s birth, the Druids celebrated the start of winter by gathering mistletoe and burning it as a sacrifice to their gods. Mistletoe was also hung in homes to ensure a year’s good fortune. Guests to a house would often embrace under the mistletoe. Mistletoe was a plant of hope, peace and harmony not only for the Druids, but also for the Scandinavians who called it “mistilteinn.” For the Scandinavians, mistletoe belonged to Frigga, goddess of love and the kiss-
The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus The Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus 2016 Holiday Concert will be a very special dedication to all those who lost their lives in the tragedy at Pulse this past June. This mix of seasonal, pop and traditional choral selections, will be interwoven with an uplifting fairy tale story, that will be a celebration of love, family and hope. The first presentation will be on
Wednesday, December 14, 8 PM at the Cathedral of The Incarnation, located at 50 Cathedral Ave, Garden City, NY 11530. There will be a second performance on Sunday, December 18, 3 PM at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts located at 37 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Tickets are $25 per person, and can be purchased online at www. longislandgaymenschorus.org/events.”
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ing custom is rooted in this romantic association. In the ancient world, mistletoe was also a decorative green. However, with the official recognition of Christmas on December 25 in the fourth century, the Church forbade the use of mistletoe in any form , mindful of its pagan past. As a substitute, it suggested holly. The sharply pointed leaves were to symbolized the thorns in Christ’s crown and the red berries drops of His blood. Holly became a Nativity tradition. The Christian ban on mistletoe lasted through the Middle Ages, but then it made a comeback and is around today each Christmas.
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Garden City PTA News Upcoming GCPTA Events:
GCPTA Meeting Dates: • 12/13, T – GCHS/ General PTA Meeting and Nomination Committee Vote at GCHS Library at 9:15 am • 1/10, T – GCMS/ General PTA Meeting and Nomination Committee Vote at GCMS Auditorium at 9:30 am • 1/11, W – Stewart School/General PTA and Nomination Committee Vote at Stewart Cafeteria at 9:30 am – Note rescheduled meeting date (original date: 12/1)
Congratulations to 2016 PTA Reflections Winners!
Art and culture is prominent in our community! Congratulations to the students who entered the 2016 National PTA Reflections contest and shared their story with us. Nearly 500 entries were received this year! We are proud to announce the 2016 Garden City PTA Reflections winners – see the list below. Winners denoted with * will advance to the Nassau Region PTA level. The winners by school and category are:
Garden City High School
Music 1st Place - Cassidy Lauren Go* Photography 1st Place - Olivia Ostrowski* 2nd Place - Caroline Hegarty* 3rd Place - Hallie Mallozzi Honorable Mention - Gabby Yepes Honorable Mention - Abigail Cox Honorable Mention - Allyson Kraff Visual Arts 1st Place - Christopher Crowley*
Garden City Middle School
Dance 1st Place - Kalei Bremer* 2nd Place - Kerin Debany* Literature 1st Place - Emma Rose Nagler* 2nd Place - Caroline Egan* 3rd Place - Julia Brancaccio Honorable Mention - Molly Madigan Honorable Mention - Emma Rose Nagler Honorable Mention - Jeremy Geevarghese Music 1st Place - Eric Hartmann Photography 1st Place - Dian Wakeham* 2nd Place - Michael Wakeham* 3rd Place - Naia Sampieri* Visual Arts 1st Place - Ella Labate* 2nd Place - Josephina Avellino* 3rd Place - Kami Bremer Honorable Mention - Nina Chen Honorable Mention - Miles Rust Honorable Mention - Matthew TusaniEng
Stratford School Grades 3-5
Film 1st Place - Riley McNaboe* 2nd Place - Eli Scalere*
3rd Place - Emma Reis Literature 1st Place - Riley McNaboe 2nd Place - Simone Oustatcher 3rd Place - Weston Welsh Honorable Mention - Ciaro Bice Music 1st Place - Joseph Lippens* Photography 1st Place - Lauryn Holzkamp* 2nd Place - Isabella Scianablo 3rd Place - Julianna Scianablo Visual Arts 1st Place - Clara Archer 2nd Place - Sophie Goldstein 3rd Place - Gracie Krawiec Honorable Mention - Kiera O’Leary Honorable Mention - Isabella Scianablo Honorable Mention - Julianna Scianablo
Stratford School 2nd Grade
Photography 1st Place - Amelia Scianablo Visual Arts 1st Place - Genevieve Mohan 2nd Place - Madeline Jesberger 3rd Place - Melina Mirabella Honorable Mention - Annemarie McCarthy Honorable Mention - Casey Dennis Honorable Mention - Amelia Scianablo
Stewart School Grades 3/5
1st Place - Julia Wang* Music 1st Place - Maria Gaztanaga* Photography 1st Place - Matthew Santos 2nd Place - Julia Wang 3rd Place - Joseph Bonomi Honorable Mention - Claudia Gaztanaga Honorable Mention - Alessandra Bonomi Honorable Mention - Joseph Bonomi Literature 1st Place - Niko Zografos* 2nd Place - Sara Shamail* 3rd Place - Brooke Hopkins Honorable Mention - Ava Lutz Honorable Mention - Nicholas Griffin Honorable Mention - Bianca Frascogna Visual Arts 1st Place - Gracyn Henry* 2nd Place - Laila Smith* 3rd Place - Costa Zografos Honorable Mention - Keira Regan Honorable Mention - Alicia Zhang Honorable Mention - Lia Labate
Stewart School 2nd Grade
Literature 1st Place - Austin Gaspari 2nd Place - Madelyn Gebhard 3rd Place - Kaitlyn McDonald Honorable Mention - Kaitlyn McDonald Visual Arts 1st Place - Azra Zirhli* 2nd Place - Sydney Rhein 3rd Place - Julia La Monica
Honorable Mention - Kate Hillman Honorable Mention - Ethan Klle
Locust School
Literature 1st Place - Abigail Hogan* 2nd Place - Paige Donohue* 3rd Place - Scarlet Raia Honorable Mention - Brandon Lam Honorable Mention John Maldari Honorable Mention - Ben Seifert Photography 1st Place - Lucas Fiechter Visual Arts 1st Place - Brandon Lam 2nd Place - Anna Sullivan 3rd Place - Caiden Lang Honorable Mention - Lily Marten Honorable Mention - Reese Smith Honorable Mention - Marco Messi
Hemlock School
Literature 1st Place - Cecilia Ufret Music 1st Place - Susanna Phinney* Photography 1st Place - Maxwell Mohsenian* 2nd Place - Austin Maggio Visual Arts 1st Place - Brian Khan* 2nd Place - Anya Smith 3rd Place - Grace Wheeler Honorable Mention - Zachary Fabus Honorable Mention - Hannah Cianciotto Honorable Mention - Tyler Fisher
Homestead School
Literature 1st Place - Laila Rajpal 2nd Place - Delaney McNaboe 3rd Place - Anjali Motwani Honorable Mention - Vivian Hu Honorable Mention - Riya Motwani Honorable Mention - Letao Tao Photography 1st Place - Riya Motwani* 2nd Place - John David Scianablo 3rd Place - Anjali Motwani Honorable Mention - Liam Rogers Honorable Mention - Laila Rajpal Visual Arts 1st Place - Ryan Schmidt 2nd Place - John David Scianablo 3rd Place - Delaney McNaboe Honorable Mention - Kate Davis Honorable Mention - Alexandra Butvick Honorable Mention - Ruby Murphy
Upcoming GCPS Events:
Report Cards • 12/9, F - Primary and Elementary Report Cards available via School Tools • 12/13, T – GCMS and GCHS Second Quarter Reports via School Tools Winter Concert Schedule • 12/12, M – Locust First Grade Winter Concert at Locust at 9:15 am • 12/13, T – Locust Kindergarten Winter Concert at Locust at 9:15 am • 12/13, T – Middle School Winter Concert at GCMS Auditorium at 7:00pm • 12/14, W – Hemlock First Grade Winter Concert at 9:15 am AND 10:45am
• 12/15, Th – Hemlock Kindergarten Winter Concert at 9:15 am AND 10:45 am • 12/15, Th – High School Winter Concert at GCHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm
Attention Middle School Parents
• 12/5, M – GCMS Chorus Winter Concert at GCHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm • You can still order GCMS Yearbooks! Visit www.jostens.com
Attention High School Parents
• 12/13, T – PTA Meeting in the GCHS Library from 9:15-10:15 am: • Viewing a short documentary “Breaking Points” • Speakers: Mrs. McLaughlin, GCHS Principal, and Mrs. DelGuidiceCalemmo, GCHS Librarian • In the Club Spotlight: PAIRS Program • 12/16, F – GCHS Yearbook Senior Ad orders and Senior “name stamping” due at yearbookforever.com
PTA at the BOE
Join the discussion at a Board of Education meeting! • 12/14, W – BOE Regular Session at the Middle School at 8:15 pm.
Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA
To Get Real Time Information - Turn on Notifications Website: www.gardencitypta.org Twitter: Twitter.com/GardenCityPTA Facebook: Facebook.com/ GardenCityPTA Join the conversation and invite your friends.
Who We Are
Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become longstanding traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools. Our members can be found volunteering their time and talents in our schools and throughout our community. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together we can achieve great things!
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BY PEGGY HEALY It takes an artist to render a village. Resident and professional artist Michael White has launched Portrait of a Village, an art project portraying in impressionistic fashion the beautiful houses, gardens, and landmark buildings of Garden City. “Since I specialize in architectural renderings, living here compels me to respond to Garden City’s astounding landscapes and architecture, which is also the setting of my memories and family history. This ongoing series is the result.” The first 22 artworks are on view at the Garden City Public Library through the end of the year and include exquisitely-detailed graphite drawings of such institutions as The Cathedral of the Incarnation; beloved St. Paul’s School; the second iteration (not the current one) of the iconic Garden City Hotel; and the former Endo Pharmaceutical Laboratories, designed by celebrated architect Paul Rudolph and considered an extraordinary example of the postWorld War II brutalist style. Villagers will recognize many of the houses in the series, which range from historic Apostle homes to some of the great Tudor mansions on Stewart or Cathedral Avenues to the charming Cotswoldian attached houses along Franklin Court, now so sought-after. One drawing of voluptuous blossoms offers a glimpse of the backyard garden his mother, a talented amateur gardener, created at her home on Harvard Street. Village founder Alexander T. Stewart would be proud. Having amassed a for-
tune in dry goods retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing in New York City, this Northern Irish-born émigré conceived one of the first “model towns”. In 1869, he bought a section of the sparsely populated Hempstead Plains, one of the only natural prairies east of the Alleghenys. His intention was “….to devote them to the usual purposes for which such lands, so located, should be applied, that is, open them by constructing extensive public roads, laying out the lands in parcels for sale to actual settlers and erecting at various points attractive buildings and residences so that a barren waste may speedily be covered by a population desirable in every respect as neighbor taxpayers and as citizens.” Sadly, Stewart did not live to see his vision realized – he died in 1876. But his widow, Cornelia, carried on by founding some of Garden City’s most impressive buildings -- St. Paul School for Boys, St. Mary’s School for Girls, the Bishop’s residence and the Gothic Cathedral of the Incarnation, where Stewart and his wife lie buried. These are the very buildings that White was drawn to. He explains that, “I gravitate towards Garden City’s older buildings -- St. Paul’s School, the cathedral, historical homes -- with their beautiful, austere rhythms and deep feeling for material. The sight of these structures among trees beneath the flux of sunlight makes for a stirring effect. It’s a great subject for artwork”
Germination of the Portrait of a Village Project
15 Franklin Court: This was one of the unplanned works of the series. I usually have a camera with me when driving or biking around town. Sunlight effects can’t always be anticipated, and a house may have several lucky times a day when the effects are striking. A summer sun was raking the side of the stucco wall on this beautifully designed and landscaped corner of Franklin Ct. The light refracting from the slate roof was brighter than the sky. The Garden City evocation of England was acute.
In 2014, White was commissioned to create a massive mural of the Queensboro Bridge (rendered entirely in graphite) in a bank building in Long Island City. It was his first major architectural commission, requiring hardcore observation of structural details. “The bridge is composed of hundreds of parallel beams, girders, stones and towers. The project was an exciting challenge for me, but I must admit it made me long to do smaller scale vistas, with more trees and a focus on sunlight effects.” The success of the Queensboro Bridge mural was immediate –- people made detours to see it and stood watching as the artist brought the bridge to life on a 22-foot-wide wall. That led to other cityscapes. Then, a Garden City couple commissioned Michael to create a portrait of their home. More commissions followed and sparked the artist’s desire to create a portfolio of related work that in time could be turned into a book. Thus was born Portrait of a Village. It’s no coincidence that the artist is focused on Garden City. As Michael tells it, “My Garden City roots run deep: All of my grandparents lived here -- my parents began dating at Garden City High, and my own children are the fourth generation to live here.” His daughter is at the Homestead school and his son at Stratford Avenue. All six of his Healy aunts and uncles went through the Garden City school system beginning with “Work & Play Camp” and continuing through elementary, junior high school, and Garden City High School.
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White remembers “every Christmas driving past St. Paul’s, through the towering oaks of Stratford Avenue, and past the school to my grandparents’ house on the corner of Tullamore Road. The house was welcoming inside and out-- all the slate, stained glass, brick and varnished wood. The vast living room could accommodate a grand piano, fireplace, and around 30 people. Even the rooms of the attic were full of rich, old world details -- cedar closets and 1920’s light fixtures.” As the Portrait of a Village project unfolded, White researched the history of Garden City and became enamored of A. T. Stewart and his concept of a planned community, where landscaping and architecture were encouraged to flourish to mutual benefit. While it would take a century for the flora to mature, over time (and in spite of the loss of many stately trees through natural phenomena such as Hurricane Sandy), it has happened and to wonderful effect. White appreciates the “kind of shared pastoral vision, where everyone had a responsibility but was rewarded for being stewards of Stewart’s vision – a paradise of trees and shrubs, azaleas leading into cherries leading into poplars leading into oaks.” As an artist he appreciates, too, “the balance of lushness, open space, and thickets of different tree species.” White believes that while many structures in Garden City warrant a formal, frontal portrait, there are other angles that can be just as beautiful and rewarding, such as glimpses of houses Continued on page 32
St. Paul’s School: I doubt there are many buildings in this country of this age, scale, and quality. How fortunate that Garden City has had St Paul’s all these decades to establish the architectural tone for the town. While photographing and drawing it, I saw what bad shape the building is in, especially the roofs, and could only imagine how glorious it could be in pristine condition. It’s still magnificent. I chose an angle that would showcase the entire facade and also reveal the depth and variety of the structure-- including the great neo-Gothic arch and the clock tower.
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With laws proposed, Committee sees culmination of efforts
From page 1 Chair James Bauer, he was invited to go on a conference call to sum things up,” the mayor explains. He believes there wasn’t more in terms of conversations and clarifications that could have been done on the part of the Mayor’s Committee. In an interview on Wednesday, December 7, Mayor Episcopia said “every point that everybody ever raised was answered.” The latest iteration of the Committee’s recommendations for consideration on December 15, as drafted and reviewed by Village Attorney Peter Bee, were posted on the village’s website late in the day on Wednesday December 7. The deadline to adjust each of the laws was the following day, seven full days before each law’s public hearing. A proposed law set for December 15 meeting was formulated to adjust the scope and responsibility of the village’s Architectural Design Review Board, classified as “Referral Process.” Bauer in his November 17 presentation said for single-family dwellings any additions or exterior alterations within the front half of a home adjoining the public street, visible or facing any public street, or any additions increasing the home’s floor area by 30 percent or more, would need to be reviewed by the ADRB. “This is the single greatest number of applications that come before the ADRB. The intent of this is to ensure architectural review of buildings or additions and extensions that affect the front half of properties,” Bauer said. Protecting property values for all in Garden City,
those building new structures and properties of neighboring houses to building projects, was a chief priority for the Mayor’s Committee on Building Code Changes. He calls the work of the committee, formulating, reviewing and fine-tuning the specifics of each code change proposed simply remarkable “on the part of great public servants.” “I think these laws protect property values immensely. If your house is sitting there and a neighbor wants to put an overly-wide monstrosity on their parcel, existing code doesn’t adequately protect your value. No real estate broker would tell you anything different. The new law does not reduce the bulk; you can have as much bulk as you had in previous code in terms of the size of the lot, and it doesn’t reduce the height. All an applicant can’t do is make the home quite as wide, and we believe that this measure enhances the property values in the village,” the mayor said. A way to address demolition permitting from the village’s Building Department is one aspect of the committee’s initiatives put forth ostensibly since Bauer’s September 8 presentation to the Trustees. Up for board consideration, the committee’s goal is “to establish new requirements on the issuance of Demolition Permits for Residential Buildings in the Village.” The focus became more apparent after the 104 Sixth Street home’s demolition this summer perturbed many in the community and especially members of the Garden City Historical Society who had attended the ADRB meeting when the application for a new home at the
property went forth. While the first three local laws were in the fine-tuning stage, there was no local law proposed that specified a ‘demolition stage guideline’ in early fall. With the December 1 meeting of the Board of Trustees the local law was worked onto the agenda, and it too will be subject to a public hearing next Thursday night. Bauer said last month that the demolition law proposal would require that before a demolition permit issued the applicant would need to propose the new residence for the site and receives all their building permits and approvals, including ADRB approval for construction of the new house on-site. He says with recent history, in an average year six homes in Garden City are demolished and sometimes they can happen in bunches. “You have two scenarios – one a new house will be constructed on the property. Second, if there’s a case where no new residence is proposed we want to have assurance that a landscaping plan is proposed and that there’s no visual impact on the neighborhood, and that the owner posts a bond, that in the event the property is not maintained the village would have the right to go in and fix it up,” Bauer said. Back on September 8, Bauer’s slides at the meeting showed two examples of empty plots, including the current four-acre plot of The Garden City Hotel which was a “sand-pit” in the 1970s. The other current plot is the Stutzman Realty property on Nassau Boulevard. The mayor ballasted Bauer’s explanation at the See page 43
Police brutality, racism alleged against GCPD, suit threatened From page 1 housing discrimination federal lawsuit against the village, which has been successful in the federal courts. In addition, Brewington also represents a 25-year-old Caucasian plaintiff who filed federal lawsuits against both the Village of Garden City and the Garden City Police Department alleging police brutality and wrongful arrest. On December 2 at a press conference at his law office, Brewington told 1010 WINS radio “the fact that he (Lanier) happened to be a black male in the store does not make him a culprit, it does not make him a suspect.” He says Garden City Police acted on a vague description of a suspected shoplifter from Lord & Taylor on Franklin Avenue and gave chase to the Western Beef, simply to “round up black people.” In an interview on Tuesday, December 6, Brewington told The Garden City News his client Lanier was grabbed from the neck from behind, thrown to the ground and beaten by GCPD on November 30. “Whether or not Mr. Lanier was the person the officers were looking for or not, those actions do not constitute appropriate policing – unless you feel that is appropriate policing for black people,” he said. Referencing the federal MHANY housing discrimination case, Brewington said the backdrop of racism involving the Village of Garden City sets up the need for dialogues at the local level in line with the national conversation. “Clearly we know that there’s an issue with how the housing is and how the government in Garden City acted in manipulating their zoning ordinances. Indeed a Federal Judge (Arthur D. Spatt) made his determination as did the Appellate Court that they intentionally discriminated against individuals. I don’t want to draw parallels there but we do see actions here in this case (Lanier’s) where Garden City officers have acted in a way where it’s fairly clear that there was some –
whether implicit or other bias – that led him to think that the African-American man in front of him was the African-American man they were looking for. What that actually translates into is above my authority to figure out, but what I do see is that the actions taken here against Mr. Lanier, even after he showed he was a corrections officer, shows a complete lack of respect and a complete lack of sensitivity to serious questions that involve race. If the Police Department and Village of Garden City can’t really see that, then that’s a problem and that is where the whole thing grows unnecessarily. I see some systemic issues because for some reason, the two officers decided on those actions,” Brewington said on December 6. According to Brewington, the statements Lanier has made on feeling like a slave correspond to psychological damage from the incident which the case will explore as it moves forward. Brewington says “how Lanier feels now matters” to the case and to the community here, as the general public hearing that view “may not feel comfortable or they may not like it” but at this critical point in America, at least part of conversations should be encouraged. “The residents of Garden City, in their living rooms and in front of their fireplaces or at the dinner table, need to make that part of their discussion because when another human being feels that way someone has to take some ownership of it. Somebody treated him that way, even when he showed officers his credentials as law enforcement. He was treated like that not because of who he is and what he has done, as Lanier is a military veteran having served the country and worked at Ground Zero right after 9/11. If he’s treated like that, that is not how we should be treating each other no matter what our color our skin is,” Brewington said this week. He also tells the News the case of his 25-year-old Caucasian client is now in the early stages of a federal
court process.
Village is silent pending investigation
Reached for comment on Wednesday, December 7, Garden City Mayor Nicholas Episcopia said on the advice of village counsel he was limited and could not comment directly on Lanier’s incident because it is pending litigation. “On the advice of counsel I have been saying nothing on the case. It is being investigated by the district attorney’s office. There are vastly more compliments by residents on our police department on the work they do daily, as first responders and the like, than any complaints about any sort of improper actions of the police. I have been around a long time and there are always, always compliments for the GCPD’s courtesy and professionalism over the course of the years. Not any different remarks that said they did something that was improper,” the mayor said. Episcopia previously served as the Board of Trustees’ designated police commissioner, a role now filled by Trustee Stephen Makrinos, and he has firsthand knowledge of Garden City Police protocols. “I know most senior police officers here personally for the longest time – Inspector Michael Doyle, Detective Richard Pedone, Commissioner Jackson obviously and before him Commissioner Ernest Cipullo. I think we have a great police department, they do a great job. This year we will have somewhere in the vicinity of 9,000 traffic violations – speeding, improper turns, red lights. That’s a lot of tickets and GCPD is out there all the time trying to enforce traffic regulations,” Mayor Episcopia said.
December 4 rally a peaceful protest
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Owning a business is the goal of many would-be entrepreneurs. Being your own boss has certain perks, including making your own hours and not having to report to anyone but yourself. But owning a business is a lot of work, especially for new business owners trying to get their businesses off the ground. According to Bloomberg, eight out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within 18 months of opening their doors. The Small Business Association indicates the numbers are not so dire, saying 30 percent of new businesses fail in the first two years of operation; 50 percent during the first five years; and 66 percent during the first 10. Local businesses face an uphill battle to survive, but there are many things residents can do to support these valuable
additions to their communities. • Shop locally. Shopping locally not only supports local businesses, but it also contributes to the local economy. Shopping locally keeps money in the community, which can benefit everyone. Shopping locally produces a trickle-down effect, as local businesses that are thriving may patronize other local businesses, and so on. This, in turn, helps grow other businesses in the community, making it a nicer place to live and work. • Spread the word. Word-of-mouth advertising is effective. A respected member of the community who shares a good experience with a local business may propel others to patronize the business. Speak up when you feel a business owner has provided an exceptional level of service. Recommend a company to
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Leaves, LED lighting, snow prep and solar panels Continued from page 3 Energy Research and Development Authority. They have made some grants available through the state’s Good Energy Communities’ program. They have decided to disseminate recipients for the grants is they came up with 12 High-Impact Action items. Each community, municipality or village would have to complete four of the 12 Impact Action items to be eligible for the grants. One of the action items would be the energy project we (Garden City) is in the midst of doing, and there is a competitive edge to it. The first four municipalities that complete four action items are eligible for $100,000 grants while the next 10 villages to complete them would be eligible for $50,000 grants. We are pushing hard to get four done as quickly as possible to be eligible for $100,000 grants,” DiFrancisco said. Deputy Mayor Silver explains that the village has been holding off on the final installations’ phase of the LED lighting project so that the grant money can be allocated if it comes in. DiFrancisco clarified and said grant money would need to go towards a “Green Energy program” such as Garden City is working on, replacing regular streetlights with LED’s. DiFrancisco adds that other options for qualifying action items include sending the Superintendent of Building, Ausberto Huertas, or his staff for additional Energy Inspection training; benchmarking energy for village buildings on an annual basis; the village purchasing and/or leasing hybrid municipal vehicles similar to the NYPD or New York Sanitation Department’s use of the Toyota Prius, installing an electric-charging station in the village, and one most intriguing aspect --- an expedited solar panel application form.
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Solar panels on rooftops became another topic on December 1 and one night prior as they were brought up at the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) meeting on November 30.
Deputy Mayor Daughney, chair of the EAB, told his fellow trustees that the village has not been very friendly towards applications for solar panels, and appearances for houses’ front sides have been a driving force against them. He asked how solar panels can be facilitated through use of a NYSERDA grant and its guidelines or otherwise. DiFrancisco explained that with this application the village could put out an RFP and from state-permitted companies, choose to designate a specific vendor as “the official solar provider or resource for the Village of Garden City.” That company would be able to set up booths at street fairs of Friday Promenades. But there would not be a fast track skipping village code and procedures. “It would not change the qualifications that the village imposes, the Architectural Design Review Board applications and building department process,” Deputy Mayor Silver said. DiFrancisco nodded and said there would be a need for ADRB approvals, but following them a solar panel application would be expedited. Village Trustee Theresa Trouvé, who was the chairperson of the Environmental Advisory Board in 2015, said up to a point roughly 18 months ago there was a very conservative approach to following the role and code for solar panels in Garden City for the ADRB. Under her stewardship the EAB approached the subject of solar panels and kept up on the latest news and discreet designs, and that has only continued to now. She spoke of a transitioning eco-conscious trend making strides all the time. “They (panels) were restricted to the back of the house and not allowed to be seen from the sides. Robert Cunningham, chair of the Zoning Board, asked us at the EAB to look at some of the changes happening rather rapidly with solar panels in terms of their appearance. We have recently found that you can place solar panels on a visible roof because now they make
them much more aesthetically and they actually blend into the roof. At that point in time we did not move to change anything in our village code, but we’ve recently visited a home in the village that runs its heating on solar and is generating enough electricity so that they can sell it back to the electric company. We should be taking a look at that, not only for private homeowners but for commercial, and keep up with the times on this,” said Trouvé. Trustee Bolebruch suggests that Garden City investigate the potential for solar panels on the Village Hall building and other village buildings, which might include structures such as Garden City Public Library. “The reason I bring this up is I think Newsday reported that five years ago Franklin Square Library went out and received grants and installed solar panels. In the next 10 years that project was expected to save over $250,000 on their electrical expenses. One of the things I have considered for the longest time is why we in Garden City have not put them on the Village Hall. I don’t understand why we have not looked into doing it. There are other communities around us that have done it and rather than trying to reinvent the wheel we should approach them and see what their steps and procedures were,” Bolebruch said. Mayor Episcopia asked to have an analysis completed for what Garden City was expected to spend over the next five years versus what amount could be saved by implementing solar panels on the library and other places. The mayor said Garden City has the brand new (Golf Club Lane) senior center which is a much larger facility than before, and panels might fit for there or on top of Village Hall. He promised to help DiFrancisco and other village staff in local research and efforts to learn more about solar panels’ potential here. “I think this is something we ought to do prior to deliberating on the 2017-2018 village budget. We’ll try to get a study done to see what the numbers look like if solar panels will have a substantial
cost to do, and how long it will it take us to get a return on investment, vis a vis what we are normally spending on our electricity,” Mayor Episcopia said.
Village Seeks Refinancing for Bonds, Volatile Market Too Risky
In her biweekly update on December 1 Village Treasurer Irene Woo said her department staff has been working with the village’s financial advisors regarding the refinancing of village bonds associated with eight municipal projects accounting for $9.6 million. Projections are not favorable for the village to refinance right now, however. Mayor Episcopia noted recent financial trends and “turmoil” with a 60 to 65 percent increase for items such as 10-year bonds, and he asked Woo if refinancing now would make the most sense. She said it wasn’t advised, as volatility in the market led to a decision to keep on track with the bonds. Woo said a call with an analyst at Moody’s Investor Services on November 30 went very well for the village finance team as the firm indicates it is “very pleased” with Garden City’s fiscal year ending 2016 (2015-2016) and the financial outlook. A preliminary report was due to the village this week, to be reviewed by the village finance leadership, and Moody’s will be able make its determination on Garden City’s bond rating, which has maintained the top “Triple A” status. Pricing for village bonds is planned for Thursday, December 8, Woo said. In his report to the Board of Trustees, Administrator Suozzi thanked Woo for her dedication and professionalism. “She answered every question the Moody’s representative threw at her concisely and with great specificity, certainty and confidence. The person on the call was very pleased and he wished that all his municipal clients had such well-executed calls and that they would come to Garden City to learn how we are handling data, village finances and record keeping. Congratulations all around,” he said.
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Looking forward to winter With ATHENA The social season has begun and everyone is happy to participate. Both the Garden City Country Club and the Cherry Valley Club have been offering luncheons, dances, bridges, and all sorts of activities pertaining to the season. I hear that Santa Claus will be making a visit to both clubs. Following New Years Eve all will quiet down and folks can get a rest. From past experience those who haven’t gone South to warmer climes will be taking off. But do not worry as Garden City has activities all year long so it will have a number of events that you will be able to attend to enjoy. The members of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will enliven January for you with programs on an “Introduction to Tai Chi” by Grace Rowan, RN on the fourth of that month and it will be followed by their annual Scholarship Bridge. This will be followed by “How to Bring Spring Into January in Your Home,” a good movie and movie to take your mind off weather and end the month with an Art Program on the American Artist Maxfield Parrish toward the end of January. The Garden City Library will also have a number of good Monday Movies to take your mind off the weather. Who says that you have to go to Florida to take your mind off the weather - you can try many of these things. If you are the kind of shopper that likes a bargain you are in luck. January has delightful bargains for just about any occasion and shops will be delighted to see you. Think ahead as you find something unique in your price range. Besides, once you find a parking spot at the Field and get into the stores you will be just fine. Some stores even bring out some of the early spring things. They think of just about everything. Another Spring like item is a
bunch of live flowers. You can break them up into a three or a five flower arrangements and have two arrangements for different spots in your home that will bring Spring into you life. In addition - keep the water cool with an ice cube or two. Listen to me - and we haven’t’ even gotten to Christmas yet! I guess in my mind it will be Christmas very soon and while you are probably still shopping for that holiday, just clip this column and save it for January 2nd or 3rd and it might just come in handy for you . If you have a new neighbor - ring her doorbell and invite her to have a cup of coffee with you and some cookies - homemade are good but if you don’t bake - good store bought will be fine. You just want to be neighborly. Some residents even have December birthdays and I have always felt sorry for them . So much is going on that their special day can be overlooked. Angelo Romano will be celebrating his birthday on December 12th and Willa Ward will blow out the candles on her cake on the 17th and Brad Gustavson will do the same on the 16th of this month. May they all have a wonderful day and a year filled with good health and much happiness. The sleigh bells may not be ringing here in Garden City, but the spirit of Christmas will be with us. In fact there are number of folks that would be happy not to have snow. Of course, they are all above the age of fifteen. as for me, I am ready to say I just love to see the snow falling and only pray that it falls on the lawns and not the streets or sidewalks. However that never seems to work and its nice that someone invited snowplows. They are much better than snow shovels Don’t you think so too?
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CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS WITH ‘LETTERS TO SANTA’ Have your child write a letter to santa asking what they wish for, along with a wish for people all over the world. Their letter will be sent to the North Pole and Santa will respond! For every letter we send, we donate a turkey to a Long Island family in need – and along with your return letter from Santa, there will be a photo collage of every children’s wish for a better world.
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New holiday displays at the Library
It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library
Teen Advisory Board General Meeting
Come browse the new holiday displays at the Garden City Public Library. There are books and DVDs to make holiday entertaining easier. Enjoy reading or listening to a holiday story or share your favorite holiday movie with your family. There are also new displays with books for those who like to knit or crochet or research genealogy as well as biographies on CD to learn more about famous people. The displays are located on the first floor near the Circulation Desk.
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Holiday Science with Chris Buchman
Learn some science with a holiday and winter theme with science teacher Chris Buchman during the program Holiday Science. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and began Monday, November 28 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Ugly Holiday Sweater Party
Wear your ugliest holiday sweater and join us for a fun evening with food, music, and more during our first annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Party on Wednesday, December 21 from 7 - 8 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Monday, December 5 at 9:30 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
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If you’re in Grades 6-12 and need volunteer hours, consider coming to the next general meeting on Thursday, December 8 from 6-7 p.m. We will be working on decorations for our Ugly Holiday Sweater Party on Wednesday, December 21 and discussing programs for 2017. Can’t make a meeting? Find ways to volunteer by contacting Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242.
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Pre-Loaded Tablets for Tweens and Teens to Check Out The Garden City Public Library’s Young Adult Department is excited to announce the addition of Playaway Launchpads to their AV collection. Playaway Launchpads are pre-loaded tablets with high-quality, ad-free learn-
Library Board to meet
There will be a Regular and Organizational Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the Library’s Board Room.
ing apps to provide themed, grade-leveled, subject-based learning. Subject include ACT and SAT Prep, Middle School Science, Languages (including Spanish, Italian, and German), and Brain and Casual Games. Each Launchpad comes with a 7” HD Touchscreen, an Android operating system, a protective case, and pre-loaded apps. The Playway Launchpads are circulating, but may be taken out only by Garden City adult card holders. They circulate for 7 days and are not holdable, but can be renewed 1 time. There is a limit to 1 Launchpad per household at a time. Late fees are $2.00 a day up to $25 and the replacement fee is $99.
Game Day
Join us for an afternoon of gaming on Saturday, December 10 from 2 - 4 p.m. This program is for Grades 6-12. We’ll be playing tabletop games, including Pandemic, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, Dominion, Codenames, and more, plus playing Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U. Prior experience playing tabletop games is not necessary, as instruction will be provided. Registration is required and began Monday, November 21 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.
Introduction to Coding with Sharper Training Solutions
Participate in Computer Science Education Week and the international Hour of Code challenge by taking this introduction to coding class This class will be held Tuesday, December 6 from 6 - 8 p.m. and is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. Registration is required and began Monday, November 14 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Service Directory
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Grandparents:
Send in your grandchildren’s photos and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@gcnews.com
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WE WISH YOU A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON AND NEW YEAR
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Hundreds of St. Joseph’s parishioners enjoy 2016 Parish Party The elegant Garden City Hotel was the perfect venue for the St. Joseph Church 2016 Parish Party, where several hundred parishioners, staff members and supporters gathered in keeping with the theme “Our Families, Our Friendships, Our Faith” on Friday, November 18th. The wonderful Silent Auction and Lucky Draw, organized by Maria Franco and Vicki Ferrera, awaited guests during the cocktail hour, as old friends and new were able to reconnect and take their chances on prizes, including baskets donated by our local Catholic High Schools. Msgr. Swiader and Co-Chaircouples Ray and Sue Larkin and Michael and Tara Manning addressed and thanked parishioners for their support and hard work during the months leading up to the event, while reminding all that the success of the parish
Lots of jewelry sold by lots of helpers.
Co-chair Tara Manning addresses the party
Parishioners and Kellenberg Memorial HS teachers Bobby and Peggy York supporting the Parish Party
County Legislators Laura Schaeffer and Vincent Muscarella join Msgr. Swiader and the Co-Chaircouples during the cocktail hour
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is due to the ties that bind all at St. Joe’s: families, friends and faith. After dinner, guests took to the floor to dance the night away to the sounds of the Original Faze 4 Band. As the Parish Party is the main fundraiser for the parish, the co-chairs and the committee thank all who contributed to the success of the evening, including all the local friends and merchants who continuously support the parish, and encourage you to patronize those businesses. For more information on the Church of St. Joseph, please visit www.stjosephchurchgc.org. To see more photos from the evening, and to stay connected to future Parish Party plans, please like the Facebook page St. Joseph Church Parish Party. A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the families and friends of St. Joseph Church!
Father Greg Breen with the Alongi Family
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Dick Russell, Journal Co-Chair and wife, Maryann, in a rare moment OFF the dance floor!
Friends and Co-Chairs Ray and Sue Larkin and Tara and Michael Manning
The McAwards and the Wallaces enjoying the evening
Margaret Kenny and Meg Rogers, Mailing Committee Co-Chairs with Mary Jo Hammill Clarke, from Sacred Heart Academy’s Director of Major Gifts and Alumnae Relations during dinner
The annual Parish Party Journal, Co-Chaired by Bob Franz and Dick Russell, contains the good wishes of supporters and frineds!
Jack and Josette during the cocktail hour
Staff member Barbara Stay and parishioner Peggy White at the check-in table.
Msgr. Swiader with the Larkins and the Mannings, Co-Chaircouples
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From left to right: Mike Siragusa, Lucas Argenziano, Quinn Sullivan, Pat Sullivan, Chris Donohue, Calum Gribbin (SPL), Kevin Donohue, Gabe Hinck Center: Thomas Kirby BY LUCAS ARGENZIANO Last weekend (November 8-10, 2016) Scout Troop 55 of St. Paul’s Cathedral celebrated Thanksgiving early during our annual camping trip to Schiff Scout Reservation in Wading River, on the east end of Long Island. The highlight of the trip was the Troop preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal by coal fire pit. We cooked two turkeys
with all the trimmings and then feasted. The weekend also included several outdoor activities including setting up camp, hiking for approximately 6 miles around Deep Pond (maximum depth of 40ft.), participating in a scavenger hunt, and bird-watching the migrating duck and geese. A special thanks to all the Scouts, Scout Leaders and Scout parents that made the trip successful.
Local artist’s work on exhibit
Garden City resident, Leonore Russell opens her art show of original paintings and drawings in the Leonore Russell Studio at Barnes Gallery, 2 Nassau Blvd, Garden City. The show will run from November 4th to January 30,, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 – 5. In addition to the artwork, Orion Design inspirational cards, Mos Pink felted work made by women from Nepal, and handmade beeswax candles from Germany are available.
Leonore Russell (Right). Tomomi Azono
From page 1 would operate round-the-clock, and become the latest site fitting into a growing hotel portfolio for OTO Development in suburban New York. The Ring Road hotel project is a joint venture of OTO Development and nationally-known mall real estate operators in the Simon Property Group, headquartered in Indiana.
Is Hotel Opposition Over?
Residents including Leslie Dimmling of Kingsbury Road and Cynthia Brown of Huntington Road had been outspoken since the project’s introduction as part of the ordinance evaluated to allow hotel use in the CR-zoned area of Ring Road, discussed at the October Board of Trustees’ meeting in a public hearing. Those two residents and a handful of others brought up concerns over the impacts the hotel could have on quality of life. That tone changed at the November 17 hearing following rounds of reactive comments from the attorney working on the application, William Bonesso of Uniondale-based firm Forchelli, Curto, Deegan, Schwartz, Mineo, & Terrana, LLP. He and the OTO Development team had essentially studied the residents’ prior comments and The Garden City News’ recent coverage to prepare additional comments to the village with the application documents. This week Garden City Mayor Nicholas P. Episcopia assessed the progress of the C-R district zoning change and hotel application to follow, noting residents’ concerns over the project but a meticulous process coming for municipal approvals and oversight. “I don’t think people initially speaking against it at the Board meeting understood the nature of the project. This is not apartments in a motel or complex, these are like suites where travelers will stay in for three or four days a week. It’s not going to create a lot of traffic – an office building or retail creates far more traffic. We feel that this is going to minor with very little to no impact on traffic or quality of life in the area,” Mayor Episcopia said in an interview with The Garden City News. He says Dimmling’s points about visibility (seeing the new hotel) with her home on an adjacent block to the Ring Road stretch and Maggiano’s Little Italy, were unfortunately true even if another project had come forth instead. The Marriott Residence Inn was presented as being an overall lover height than some
60-foot high office buildings in the immediate area, and traffic would be contained with just one entranceway from Ring Road. Jeannine Maynard of Uniondale addressed the Board of Trustees back at the October 20 meeting. She is a member of the Greater Uniondale Area Action Coalition (GUAAC) and she opposed the project citing environmental issues related to the EPA-determined Superfund site as a primary reason. Maynard told the News this week that the Ring Road hotel was set for discussion at her GUAAC strategy meeting on Wednesday night, December 7. Also in October, resident Bob Orosz told the Board of Trustees with the Residence Inn in town there would be virtually no positive revenue for the Seventh Street merchants and eateries, with the amount of options anyone staying that close to Roosevelt Field would find, even off the mall premises. At the time Deputy Mayor Richard Silver was quick to tell Orosz that the Zoning Change Review Committee shares this skepticism of local commerce’s seeing some tangible benefits. Initially developers assuaged the concern, citing the residual effect of a person on business or visiting family in the area taking up a longer term-stay than just a weekend. That was stated to be a possible boon for local businesses. Brought up at the Environmental Advisory Board’s Wednesday, November 30 meeting was the improper use of construction trucks on grass, between Clinton Road and the Ring Road site, during the build of Maggiano’s Little Italy, which is next to the proposed Marriott. The mayor is aware of concern raised by EAB member Leo Stimmler of Huntington Road. “We have to stop it from taking place – if you look on Clinton Road there is a fence and gate. When they were building the restaurant, rather than going around the trucks were going through that over grassland. It was not like there were a stream of trucks going over it every day, but there were some trucks that did. It was not a major disturbance, but we will make sure it does not happen with the Residence Inn. We’ll ensure that the gate is locked and that trucks are going around the parcel in the proper way rather than take the shortcut,” the mayor said on December 7. At the November 17 public hearing, the local law adopted outlined the zoning change’s purpose: “The Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City hereby
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finds and determines that allowing hotels as a conditionally permitted use in the C-R District is consistent with the village comprehensive zoning plans. This legislation is intended to expand the permissible uses in the C-R District, to allow such uses with permission of the Board of Trustees, and subject to compliance with all other Village laws and regulations regarding the development of property.” 0 Also outlined with the amended code was the definition for a hotel use: “Hotels, with the permission of the Board of Trustees, and provided that for the purposes of the C-R District the term “hotel” shall mean a building, part of a building or a group of buildings in which sleeping accommodations are provided and used primarily for transient occupancy, with or without adequate public dining facilities on the premises, in which there are also provided on a twenty-fourhour basis desk service, maid, telephone and bellboy service and the furnishing of linens,” the zoning ordinance states.
A Look Ahead
On Wednesday December 7, Mayor Episcopia noted the next steps once Planning Commission review is complete and satisfactory: a hearing with the specific design presented before the Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) and if variances are required, the Zoning Board of Appeals. “They need to get their design in front of the ADRB and I don’t know the exact date the application would be ready for that. It will take a while because a building permit needs to be issued. We anticipate them (OTO Development and Simon Properties) getting shovels in the ground some time in 2017, but when exactly I could not say. They have to get construction contracts and labor, architectural plans fine-tuned, etc., the mayor said. The ADRB has a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 27 at Village Hall but often times municipal meetings around the holiday season are cancelled. The Garden City Environmental Advisory Board cancelled its meeting that was set up for December 28 because it was unlikely enough members would be able to attend. As of December 8, the ADRB had not made any cancellation and their meeting for December 27 is still listed on the village’s website.
Police brutality, racism alleged against GCPD, suit threatened From page 28 and down to Garden City Police headquarters at Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue. K.C. Alvey, a 2008 GCHS graduate, attended the rally, as did community organizer Tammie Williams, who ran for Town of Hempstead Council in 2015 and Democratic district leader for the 22nd Assembly, attended the rally on December 4. Each posted photographs of last Sunday’s rally online. Mayor Episcopia was told details of the march by Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, and he says it wasn’t reported to have caused any disturbance or hindrance to vehicle traffic, commerce at local and large retail businesses along Franklin Avenue, or other
pedestrians. “People have the right to orderly protests or doing what they’d like to do, as long as it’s orderly,” the mayor said. Brewington said the December 4 event was a successful show of unity against the police brutality epidemic. “It was outstanding given the fact it came together rather quickly, and it came up through natural inertia. It wasn’t super-planned but people came forward because of outrage they had in their hearts. They wanted to make sure they did something and did it in the right way. People took to the streets the way all our ancestors did and not just black ancestors but white ancestors too,” he said.
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From page 28 November 17 meeting. He noted that the Village of Floral Park allows demolitions as long as properties are restored, graded, and seeded, close to what Garden City is in line to do. Another village with close municipal building code to Garden City’s latest proposals is Westbury. Mineola has more of a stringent municipal code, and the Department of Building superintendent there told the mayor that village does not want applicants knocking down homes without an approved plan for a new house. Episcopia said the villages of East Williston and Upper Brookville do not allow property owners to knock down a house unless they have an approved set of plans. This week Mayor Episcopia added some details in an interview. “There are many Long Island villages that do not allow people to demolish a house unless they have an approved plan for another house – we don’t do that and some other villages don’t either. We are proposing the more liberal side, analogous to Rockville Centre and Floral Park’s codes. You could demolish a house but if you don’t have an approved plan by the ADRB, you’d have to grade and maintain the property, fill in the foundation and seed it. That is only right because otherwise you would have the distinct possibility of having some blight in the middle of two homes – that is not fair to the other people,” he said. The detraction from the proposed laws came at the November 17 meeting to set the public hearings as in an unusual move there was a 4-3 vote narrowly approving the motions to set hearings (originally planned for December 1). Trustees Bolebruch and Stephen Makrinos and Deputy Mayor Daughney all voted against the codechange laws to proceed to hearings. Daughney said he wanted to understand the underlying principles are to change the code and zoning laws and impact residents’ properties. Trustee Makrinos asked Bauer to provide data on the length of time between homes being demolished and when the new homes on site were built, essentially how long vacant lots stayed vacant. Bauer said he didn’t have such
data, turning to the building superintendent. Makrinos would like to see that data while the Board is considering these laws. After listening to Bauer’s presentation last month, Bolebruch was not sure what problem these proposals were attempting to solve. Mayor Episcopia said the effort from every angle – ADRB, ZBA, the property owners’ associations and the Committee – were “trying to prevent a future problem.” Bauer tried to tell them that there would not be any impact on the rights of homeowners to build the styles of houses they want or sizes of the home, relevant to lot size, which they choose. “These changes preserve light, air, privacy between houses. If you study zoning laws as over 100 years ago New York City’s zoning laws were the first in the country to preserve that right and principle for homeowners to have adequate space between houses,” Bauer explained. At that meeting input and counterpoints were abundant. The prominent Garden City attorney Kevin Walsh, whose offices are well-known on Seventh Street, told the Board of Trustees the laws might take the village “down a slippery slope.” “First I applaud the Committee, I think this is very good. Getting things out there whether we agree or disagree. But with the setbacks for homes we are a built-out community. Most of houses, 80 to 90 percent of them, are already built to their extreme measurement on the sides. Inevitably what you are doing is making 80 or 90 percent of houses nonconforming to code, meaning they’d need to seek variances every time they want to do something. On a legal level and a practical level that’s an issue. When we go for variances I don’t want to be restricted because I am one of the few houses not built out to the total footage, and I would have to go to my neighbors to ask permission for a five-yard setback on one side which they already have. Then I would need to approach the Zoning Board and they are restricted somewhat because of conformity to the surrounding area. The Building Department will be able to handle it but the Zoning Board will be inundated with applications. Then there could be potential for lawsuits as Article 78 states resi-
dents ‘can demonstrate the ability to get setbacks everybody already has and has had for years here,” Walsh said. Mayor Episcopia rebutted that idea. As has been noted all along, 65 to 75 percent of Village of Garden City residents live on properties (homes) that are 60 to 70 feet wide. This majority, Episcopia said, has “asked for something to be done.” The formation of the Mayor’s Committee last year was predicated by some recent Garden City history. “Over the last 25 to 30 years we have had one lawsuit over building codes and that lawsuit was over the Overlay we put on the Central Section in 2009, essentially for the large plots forbidding people to buy large plots and sell them off to build extra homes (subdivisions, splitting one parcel into two). That took real money out of people’s pockets, it was a financial hardship to the owners of those properties as well as brokers or builders. It was done mostly to preserve the character of the central section. One husband and wife sued us (the village) and the case was dismissed. The idea of litigation can be put aside; nobody is going to litigate over these things,” the mayor says. “All this code change does is give another three feet of distance – you really don’t want one house on top of another, and in the event a resident wants to put a second story on a house such as on top of their garage, it does not have to adhere to the new code restriction – you could put the extension on top to the existing building line of the house,” Mayor Episcopia says. Bauer, while explained the updated proposed local laws, cited additions to colonial houses as an acceptable application that would not necessitate ADRB review, However Cape Cods and split-level one-story homes with plans for overhead additions were considered awkward with new setback rules to avoid a “wedding cake design” with parts of the home sticking out. “We had single-story houses of Capes and split-levels that could be within the five feet from their property line and the second story could be added, creating problems. After inputs from architects and others that seemed overly restrictive and burdensome to homeowners to build a second supporting structure. Aesthetically that wasn’t good and
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structurally that didn’t make sense,” Bauer explained last month. The mayor says there is plenty of evidence as people put forth their take on homes that appear too large, overshadowing the neighboring home. Episcopia cited Transverse Road as a clear example. John Bambino of Transverse Road spoke at the November 17 Board of Trustees’ meeting, calling for the new building code regulations “I like my neighbors were affected personally. This is all about prospective. We have alleyways between some homes and we need to consider characteristic of our neighborhood. That is why everyone here (at the meeting) bought into their neighborhoods. If we wanted to live in Queens we would have stayed in Queens, but I wanted something better. I also think the values of people’s homes as a house is typically the largest single asset in terms of value in a person’s financial portfolio,” Bambino said Noting the endorsements from three of the four Garden City POA’s with the East, the Central and the West, plus the entire Zoning Board of Appeals and nearly all members of the ADRB, Mayor Episcopia said on December 7 that the concepts and regulations of the new set of laws are heavily favored. He looked back to early 2015 when he debated fellow East trustee Dennis Donnelly in the prelude to his election as mayor, and how the backlash to large dimensions of some newly-built Garden City houses sparked part of his campaign’s dialogue. “Anybody who says this was my idea is misinformed. People have been talking about this for years. In the election I said I was going to do this, and it was one of my key platforms. We know what 2015’s election result was with me as mayor, and if people did not want these regulations they would not have voted for me,” Episcopia says. He looks to the immediate timeframe with the December 15 hearings with his limited window, remaining mayor until the very start of April 2017, with a goal of having the new laws in the Village Code and being enforced. He thanks Committee Chair James Bauer in particular, calling him “astute and diligent” and saying Bauer’s work in this effort has earned respect village-wide.
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Portrait of a Garden City Artist
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and buildings through trees while driving or walking around the village. His portfolio includes both types. “These are from the point of view of a person living here, a kind of insider’s vision.” Half of the house portraits are unplanned. They arise out of excursions around town where a sudden effect of light and shadow suggests itself as a subject. As his interest in the village deepened, White spoke to Gloria Jones, Recording Secretary of the Garden City Historical Society, which is devoted to preserving the architectural and historical heritage of the village. She told him
that there was a resident who had created woodcuts of a number of the same buildings that Michael had rendered -- the cathedral and the Community Church, among others. The woodcut artist, W. Oakley Cagney, had created his oeuvre in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s and published it in book form in 1970. Of Cagney’s work, White says, “It’s a living, breathing document of the contemporary life of the place, even as it emphasizes the history of the village.” And this is White’s ultimate goal – to capture the reality of the town, its personality. To create a Portrait of a Village.
St. Mary’s School: I took a summer art class here at the age of 12. My memories of it are a bit dim and I conflate the building with St Paul’s (also finished in 1879). I had to go into the village archives for this photo-- you can go see it now, at the Stewart Room archive at the library, in all its antique dignity.
82 Chelsea Road: A beautiful example of the Tudor style, whose richness of materials blends so well with foliage and shrubbery. This house was designed by Olive Tjaden, who began to study architecture at Cornell at the age of 15 and finished the five-year program in four years. She was the first woman ever admitted to the American Institute of Architects, and the art building at Cornell, where I studied, is named for her. She designed or supervised the design of 400 houses in Garden City from the 1920’s to the 1940’s, mostly grand mansions in this style, leaving a considerable imprint on the village. This project was particularly interesting to me because it was commissioned by someone who grew up in the house in the 1940’s and 50’s! Another former resident and the current owners commissioned prints of the resulting drawing, extending the reach of the project.
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32 Cathedral Avenue: This apostle house was beautifully and faithfully restored by the current owners. There are some existing photos of the house from when Garden City was still new, which adds to its interest for me. It’s also a testament to the taste and lifestyle of the period-- the mansard roof, the knockout cornice, and the prominence of the porch. Summer gatherings there must have been beautiful in the non-air conditioned 19th century. I photographed the house from several angles, including head on, and they are all beautiful, but I chose this one for its glimpse of the side, which gives the drawing more depth and reveals the pleasingly copious scale of the house. I also like how the hazy midsummer sky echoes the whiteness of the house, offset by dark bushes.
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IN MEMORIAM Vincent Edmund Cashman 12/24/32 - 12/7/2016
Jean Allison Gilpatrick Losee 12/26/37 - 11/28/2016
Vincent Edmund Cashman passed away peacefully on 12/7/2016 surrounded by his family. Vincent “Chief” Cashman was born in Garden City, NY to John and Eileen McGuire Cashman on Christmas Eve, 1932. Vince attended St. Joseph’s School and Chaminade High School. He then attended St. Lawrence University, where he met the love of his life, Judy Lennon. Vince and Judy were married on November 3, 1962 in Whitesboro, NY. Vince and Judy enjoyed 54 happy years together in Garden City. After graduating St. Lawrence, Vince was commissioned a Military Police Lieutenant in Korea from November 1955 to March of 1957, where he honed his skill at taking charge of all situations. Vince joined the Garden City Fire Department in 1958 and volunteered his service for 58 years. He was appointed a Chief’s Aid in 1959 in recognition of his prior service in the US Army as a MP. In 1971 he became Chief of the GCFD, the same year his fourth child was born. In 1973 Cashman was elected to represent the village as a Battalion Delegate to the Nassau County Fire Commission, a position he held for 36 years. He served one year as Nassau County Fire Commissioner. Chief Cashman was honored by the Nassau County First Battalion Delegates to the County Fire Commission and the Fire Chiefs’ Council of Nassau County at an event hosted by the GCFD in 2015. Vince joined his father John Cashman at the firm of Chas E. Quincy on the New York and American Stock Exchanges in 1961. In 1964 Vince became a Member of the New York Stock Exchange where he worked until his retirement in 1997. Vince was a member of the Garden City Golf Club and served on the board from 1972-1977. He was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the Stillwater Club of Claire, NY. He spent many fall weekends hunting in Vermont and out west. Vince was also a member of the Lawrence Beach Club and was honored to be Uncle Sam in 2012. Vince volunteered his time in other ways, including as a member of the
Jean Allison Gilpatrick Losee, 78, wife of Wilmot H. “Bill” Losee, Jr., died Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Holbrook Center at the Forest at Duke in Durham, NC. Jean was born December 26th, 1937 in Washington, DC to the late Ray N. and Mary Elizabeth Drew Gilpatrick. Jean and Bill were married on July 18th, 1959 and together they raised three wonderful children. After graduation from Centenary College for Women in 1957, she started her business career as secretary to the Assistant Managing Director of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC. Following a twoyear hiatus while her husband was serving in the Marine Corps, Jean became secretary to the Managing Director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. After her children began school fulltime, she resumed work as secretary/ administrative assistant to the Dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, NY. After Jean and Bill relocated to Durham in 1989, she joined the administrative staff of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, retiring in 2002. Jean was very active in many local organizations, serving on the advisory board for the Episcopal Center at Duke University, and co-chair of the church’s 50th anniversary celebration. Additionally, she was instrumental in the development of the concert series at St. Stephen’s (CASS) and served on the search committee for the current rector, The Rev. Robert Kaynor. She was a member of Umstead Pines at Willowhaven Golf & Swim club and enjoyed golfing with her very close lady friends. Jean Losee was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered for her exuberance, magnetic personality, quick sense of humor and gift of hospitality. In addition to her husband, Jean leaves her children, two sons, Geoffrey Andrew Losee, and wife, Nancy C., of Wilmington; James Alden Losee,
Vincent Edmund Cashman Garden City School Board and as President of the Board of Education. He served on the Executive Council of the St Lawrence Alumni Association and served six years as a member of the Board of Trustees at St. Lawrence, and he was an active supporter of the Alpha Tao Omega fraternity at SLU. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, a true friend who will be missed by all he leaves behind. Chief is survived by his loving wife, Judy Lennon Cashman Esq., his children Harold Cashman, Maura Bednarczyk (Jim), Debbie Ohl (Jeff) and Vincent Cashman (Kelly) and his grandchildren Hazel, Erin, Sean, Brendan, Vincent and Katelyn. The oldest of nine siblings, Vince is survived by Betty (Popfinger), Catherine, Michael and Peter. He was preceded in death by, Sheila (Heaney), John, Patsy (Daut), and Eileen (Elmer). Chief lived life to it’s fullest. He loved to ski, hunt, golf and travel. He loved his wife, his family, his friends, and his second family – the Fire Department. We are so grateful for the life he shared with us. He will be missed. Visitation will be at Fairchild & Sons, Sunday 3-6pm only, and Monday 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian burial Tuesday 10am at St. Joseph’s RC Church Garden City, interment at Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, NY.
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Jean Allison Gilpatrick Losee and wife, Kim V., of Fairfax, VA; and Elizabeth L. “Beth” McGurl, and husband, Stephen M., of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Emily Virginia McGurl, Connor Stephen McGurl, Farrell Elizabeth McGurl, Liam Gilpatrick McGurl, Andrew Michael Losee, Patrick Thomas Losee, Alden An Losee, Dillon Duy Losee; and great grandson, Bradley Aiodhan McGurl. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her daughter, Allison Clowes Losee, a son, Michael Drew Losee, and her brother, David Drew Gilpatrick. A Requiem Eucharist was offered on December 7, 2016 at 11 AM in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, with the Reverend Dr. Derek Shows, the Reverend Robert Kaynor and the Reverend Canon David B. Lowry officiating. Gifts in Jean’s memory may be made to: The Jimmy V. Foundation, 14600 Weston Place, Cary, NC 27513; Duke Cancer Institute , 20 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710; or St. Stephen’s All Saints Memorial Fund, 82 Kimberly Drive, Durham, NC 27707. The Losee family is under the care of Hall-Wynne funeral Service & Crematory. Online condolences to www.hallwynee.com.
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IN MEMORIAM Frank J. Cirona 1921 - 2016 Frank J. Cirona, of Naples, Florida and Garden City, New York, passed away peacefully at his New York home on December 3rd, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was 95. Born and raised in Brooklyn in 1921, Mr. Cirona was the son of James and Rafaela Cirona. Mr. Cirona graduated from Boys High School and St. John’s University. While attending St. John’s, he worked full time at the main branch of the New York Public Library and helped set up what was to become the Samuel L. Clemens collection. Upon graduating college, Mr. Cirona enrolled in Midshipmen’s School for the U.S. Naval Reserve at Columbia University. He then served in WWII, in both the Atlantic and Pacific the-
aters, making 10 assault landings, from Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands to Okinawa in the Japanese homeland, including the liberation of the Philippine Islands. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, the AsiaticPacific Ribbon (5 stars), the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the Commendation Ribbon (Bronze Star) and the Victory Ribbon–WWII, and rose to Lieutenant (D) USNR, serving until the end of the Pacific war. In 1941, in his final year at St. John’s, Mr. Cirona joined the accounting department of the Canada Dry Corporation. He returned there upon completion of his Naval service. His career spanned 45 years, culminating as Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration and member of the Board of Directors of The Distillers Somerset Group Inc., importer and marketer of fine wines and spirits, among them Johnnie Walker
Scotch Whiskey, Tanqueray Gin and Moet Chandon champagne, as well as President and member of the Board of Directors of Distillers Production USA. In 1945, he married Mildred Amelia Merhige. Their romance lasted 75 years, with a marriage that spanned 68. After residing in Brooklyn and Manhattan, they moved to West Hempstead in 1951, and resided there until moving to Garden City in 1969. Mr. Cirona is survived by his children, Margaret (Andrew O’Rourke), Janet, (Daniel Buckley), Peter, Ellen and Stephen; his grandchildren, Matthew, Laurie, Kelly, and Brian; his sister, Anita Bricker, his brother Joseph Cirona, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred, his sister Mary Firminger and his brothers James and John Cirona. Mr. Cirona was an active volunteer with numerous civic and charitable
Pat Kaliban 1933 - 2016
Jean Peterson Taylor 1921 - 2016
A woman of extraordinary grace and dignity, Pat Kaliban, 83, has left us. She was a glowing example for her extended family and friends, providing clear markers for living a full life of unparalleled generosity, kindness, forgiveness, faithfulness and humor. Born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Pat graduated Clarke College in Dubuque, where she met the love of her life, actor Bob Kaliban, a student at nearby Loras College. While Bob took to the stage in London and Chicago, Pat taught elementary school, bestowing upon her 4th grade students her love of the English language and all things grammatical, and a fondness for books and for writing that would last her a lifetime. Pat and Bob made their way to New York to raise a family and pursue his dream of a career on Broadway and beyond. Pat was, always, the most supportive and enthusiastic audience for her precious Bob, laughing at familiar old jokes as if hearing them for the first time every time, delighting in his many dialects. Watching Bob from the wings, Pat settled into her role of a lifetime, dazzling in turns as mother, daughter, aunt, sister, friend, grandmother. She became, in every sense, the heart of her extended family, sending her love and warmth in every direction, to friends
Jean Peterson Taylor died at age 95 on September 29, 2016 with her daughter Julie Taylor at her side. She died at her home in Cambridge, MA with hospice care after a short illness following a stroke. Jean, a resident of 170 Weyford Terrace in Garden City for 56 years, was born in Mason City, Iowa in 1921 to Archie Leonard Peterson and Nancy Blair Barr Peterson. A graduate of Iowa State, she moved to Schenectady, NY to accept a job as a chemist at General Electric in World War II. She married Alfred Boyce Taylor in 1945, and they had three children before moving to Garden City, NY: Peter Lee Taylor, Deborah Jean Taylor, and Julie Ann Taylor. Jean worked for 35 years in medical biochemistry laboratories, retiring at 75 as a biochemistry lab supervisor at Nassau County Medical Center. She was always reading mysteries, biographies, and novels, and was an avid bridge player. She loved Cape Cod and walking at Fresh Pond in Cambridge and Jones Beach in NY. She loved music, and sang with the Long Island Choral Society for many years. In their retirement, Jean and her late husband Al had delighted in learning to snorkel in the Caribbean. Jean always remained open to new people and new experiences, making many friends in her 90’s when she moved to assisted living at The Cambridge Homes. She is survived by her daughter Julie Taylor (and her partner Michael Aziz),
Pat Kaliban and family, near and far, from her cherished English Tudor home in her beloved village of Garden City. She loved Sinatra, pink beaches in Bermuda, and Point Lookout, NY. She was a connoisseur of the well-written thank-you note, a fan of the NY Mets, and the “hostess with the mostest”. She leaves behind her treasured husband, Bob, her three children and their spouses, Kal and Dawn, Kathy and Chris, Tim and Angie, nine grandchildren, and a multitude of extended family members, all of whom she adored. The feeling was mutual.
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organizations, a member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church for more than 47 years, and enjoyed golfing as a member of the Cherry Valley Club in Garden City, NY and The Vineyards Country Club in Naples, FL. Mr. Cirona served as President of the Cherry Valley Club for two years, 1989 and 1990, and served on the Board of Directors from 1981 – 1990. Reposing at the Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 445 East Meadow Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554 Thursday, December 8th 2-4 PM, 7-9 PM. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s RC Church, Garden City, on Friday, December 9th, 11:15 AM, 2016, followed by a private interment at Long Island National Cemetery. Donations can be made in Mr. Cirona’s honor to, The First Tee of Nassau County, www.ABC123Golf.net and Folds of Honor, www.foldsofhonor. org.
Jean Peterson Taylor her son Peter Taylor (and his wife Lois Taylor), and her brother Edward Barr Peterson (and his wife Eva Peterson) of Donauwoerth, Germany; her husband Al died in 2003 and her daughter Debby died in 2013. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer Taylor Fisher of Mendham, NJ and Christina Taylor Lee of Scottsdale, AZ, four great-grandchildren (Katie, Zachary, Jenna, and Zoey), and her nieces, Kay Peterson of Rockville, MD and Heike Peterson Seelig of Donauwoerth, Germany, and their children (Katja, Felix, Lea, and Lukus). A memorial service was held October 11, 2016. Donations may be made in her memory to Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02138.
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Garden City Community Church Americana Fair
The Garden City Community Church Americana Fair was held on November 12, sponsored by S.A.G.E. Over 100 volunteers, youth and adults, helped at this fundraising event.
China and Crystal Room headed by Carol Schrafel, 2nd from right.
Lots of jewelry sold by lots of helpers.
Grandma’ s Attic sold housewares and‌.
The Toy Room was a fun place to work.
Donna Hammond, Julie Fehler and Martha Pearson sold pictures and frames.
Shabby/Chic Room headed by Sheryl Mejia, shown with daughter.
The Book Room was chaired by Ed Campbell, second from left.
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There were many handbags and accessories available.
Outdoor hot dog stand was headed by Thomas Mennicken, front. These volunteers worked in the Holiday Room.
Cindy Campbell, left, chaired the Fair this year. Shown with Robin Laisure and Kristen Riggers.
Silent Auction volunteers worked very hard at the Fair.
Gourmet goodies were very popular at the Fair.
The Bistro served delicious lunch choices. Rev. Lynn Sullivan, 3rd from left, helped cook.
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Thanksgiving Feast at Community Church Nursery School
The little children at the Community Church Nursery School were delighted to have their families come to visit them on Tuesday, November 22nd for the Thanksgiving Feast for about 200. The families were treated to an extra special day with beautiful crafts for each parent and a yummy feast for all to enjoy! Prepared ahead of time, “Friendship Soup” was a community project as the children chopped the vegetables for a healthy soup to be shared by all. Parent volunteers were kind enough to make corn muffins with the children. Last on the menu involved more chopping with lots of juicy fruit to make a big fruit salad. The feast was served in Gardner Hall. A sampling of hand-made placemats reflected what the children appreciated. “I am thankful for.... ...chocolate!”- David ...baby dolls.”- Selene ...my family and for the fox that comes to my house on Thanksgiving.”- Francesco ...trees. I like to climb them.”- Neelie ...eggs, pancakes, hot dogs and olives.”- Jackson ...when my mom gives me a hug.”- Caitlin Nursery School registration for all programs for two-, threeand four-year-olds for the 2017-
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2018 school year is continuing at the Community Church Nursery School. The Community Church Nursery School provides children with a quality educational program which inspires them to create, discover and achieve; fosters self-awareness and self-esteem; teaches them to treat others with gentleness, respect, compassion and generosity; and prepares them for advancement to the next level of learning. The curriculum focuses on developing and educating the whole child. Skills that are developed throughout the year include, but are not limited to, social/emotional growth, language development and literacy, mathematical and scientific thinking, physical development, fine and gross motor skills as well as appreciation of art and music. The Garden City Community Church Nursery School has been committed to quality early childhood education since 1953. It is located in the Garden City Community Church at 245 Stewart Avenue, corner of Whitehall Boulevard. Call the Cathie McCullough, Director at 516.746.1756, visit www. GCCCNurserySchool.com or e-mail GCCCNursery@yahoo. com for more information or to schedule a tour.
Mom’s here!
Cutting up fruit for fruit salad.
Daddy and me.
CCNS staff with Cathie McCullough, Director (front, middle).
Grandma visits.
A great feast.
Dad, Grandma and me.
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From the Colonial to Fantastical, Holiday Celebrations Bring Cheer BY KAREN RUBIN
‘A Colonial Christmas’ in Jamestown and Williamsburg One of my favorite destinations centers around Colonial Williamsburg and nearby Jamestown Settlement because it offers the ideal mix of attractions, including some of the best, most authentic living-history displays describing our colonial past, to some of the best themeparks. The Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown celebrate “A Colonial Christmas” through December 31. The month-long event explores 17th- and 18th-century holiday traditions with interpretive programs and, December 26-31, festivities abound with musical entertainment of the period. The two living-history museums tell the story of our nation’s beginnings throughout the year with gallery exhibits and historical interpretation in re-created outdoor settings – a Powhatan Indian village, 1607 ships and colonial fort at Jamestown Settlement, and Continental Army encampment and Revolution-era farm at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Jamestown Settlement
Celebrate the spirit of the season at Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town™ amid the glow of more than eight million lights ©2016 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved “A Jamestown Christmas” holiday film and special interpretive programs compare and contrast English Christmas customs of the period with how the season may have been observed in the difficult early years of America’s first permanent
English colony. In England, the holiday season – extending from December 25 to January 6 – was a time of merriment and feasting. While little is known about Christmases in early Jamestown, “A Colonial Christmas” activities reflect
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From the Colonial to Fantastical, Holiday Celebrations Bring Cheer Continued from page D1 colony’s early years as well as the English colonists’ Christmas at sea in December 1606, and the Powhatan Indian hospitality shown to Captain John Smith’s trading party in 1608 during a winter storm. In the re-created Powhatan Indian village, historical interpreters will present ongoing demonstrations on typical winter activities, including food preservation and hunting tools and techniques. In the re-created fort, visitors can see wattle-and-daub buildings decorated with greenery and demonstrations of fancy cooking and, December 23-31, experience the 17th-century English tradition of the Lord of Misrule, “grand captain of all mischief.” American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Hear accounts of Christmas and winter in military encampments during the American Revolution and glimpse holiday preparations on a Revolution-era farm. Visitors to the Continental Army encampment can learn about winter camp life and hear accounts of Christmas during the war,
In the Old Schoolhouse, hear a concert of 19th century music at Old Bethpage Village Restoration during the enchanting Candlelight Evenings © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com as well as assist the quartermaster in preparing military supplies and, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, observe artillery
demonstrations. At the clapboard farmhouse adorned with greenery, historical interpreters compare and contrast 18th-century holiday traditions with those of modern times and demonstrate a variety of holiday activities, including setting a farmhouse table for a holiday feast. Visitors can see open-hearth cooking in the farm kitchen and take part in periodic candle-dipping activities. Period Holiday Music & Entertainment In Jamestown Settlement’s re-created fort church and at the new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, visitors can enjoy a variety of 17th- and 18th-century holiday music December 26-31, including fiddler
David Gardner, Barry and Lynn Trott and the Itinerant Band. Musical performances will be at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Jamestown Settlement and at 12 and 2 p.m. at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Tickets & Private Tours A value-priced combination ticket to both museums is $21.25 for adults and $10.75 for ages 6-12 Admission to Jamestown Settlement is $17.00 for adults and $8.00 for ages 6-12 and to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, $9.75 for adults and $5.50 for ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. A History is Fun combination ticket – available online only – offers seven days of unlimited admission to both museums at $21.25 for adults and $10.75 for ages 6-12 and includes coupon booklets for Williamsburg Premium Outlets and a Historic Yorktown Rewards Card. Christmas-themed private tours are available for an additional fee with advance reservations for a party of 14 or fewer people. Reservations can be made online or by calling (757) 253-4939. In time for holiday shopping, Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown gift shops offer a selection of books, prints, museum reproductions, educational toys, games and souvenirs relating to the 17th and 18th centuries. Admission is not required to visit the museum gift shops, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Shop online at www.shophistoryisfun.com. Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily year-round, except for Christmas and New Year’s days. The museums are separated by a 25-minute drive along the Colonial Parkway, a National Scenic Byway. Jamestown Settlement is located on Route 31 just southwest
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to guests with Colonial Williamsburg or Art Museums admission. Seasonal exhibit highlights include perennial favorite dollhouse exhibit “The World Made Small” plus the return of “A Carolina Room Christmas” and the new “German Toys in America.”
Bassett Hall, the local home of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, is decorated for the holidays and open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to guests with Colonial Williamsburg admission. Information, admission and special program tickets are available at Colonial Williamsburg ticketing locations, online at www.colonialwilliamsburg.com or by calling 855-296-6627 (101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, 866-987-6322). ‘Christmas Town’ at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas shines brightest at Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™. The theme park is aglow with eight million lights, one of the largest light displays in North America. Festive food and drink, holiday shopping and heart-warming shows make the season come alive at Busch Gardens. season. Additions this year include Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland, an entire area where guests can meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ and his friends. The park will also operate a second major roller
coaster, Tempesto®, and will open Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ with a special holiday atmosphere. Visit the big man in red at his North Pole workshop and capture an unforgettable memory. Keep warm with a mug of the park’s signature peppermint fudge hot chocolate and enjoy the spirit of the holiday. (Guests who purchase tickets on the day of their visit at the park will pay the full general admission price of $38. Daily ticket prices and availability can be found at www.christmastown. com/va). For flexibility and the freedom to enjoy Christmas Town multiple days, visitors can purchase the Christmas Town Fun Card, which, for the same price as general admission, allows unlimited visits. The Fun Card is available on the park’s website, or may be purchased the day of visit. Christmas Town is open on select days through Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, visit www. christmastown.com/va (1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, 800-343-7946). Yet another popular attraction in Williamsburg is Yankee Candle Village which offers 40,000 square feet of interactive shopping and entertainment. Shop at one of the world’s largest candle stores with 250,000 candles and more than 200 different scents. Stroll
through Holiday Park with over 40,000 ornaments. Enjoy original animated musical entertainment and activities like Wax Works where you can make a wax mold of your hand, create your own jar candle, and dip a candle critter. Feed your salty & sweet side with homemade Fudge, Popcornopolis, and samples from Virginia based companies ((2200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185, 877-616-6510) Colonial Williamsburg’s Williamsburg Inn Complete the colonial Christmas experience with a stay at the historic Williamsburg Inn. A member of Historic Hotels of America, the Williamsburg Inn is a destination in itself. Its whitewashed brick exterior, pediments, arches and columns highlight its neoclassical design, while the interiors effortlessly create the ambience of a comfortable Southern country estate. Gourmet dining, a spring-fed pool, clay tennis courts, award-winning golf courses, and a full-service spa complete with fitness center offer a memorable resort experience. Enjoy afternoon tea by the fire, dine on the terrace when the weather is agreeable or try your hand at lawn bowling or croquet. The hotel was built in 1937 by John D. Rockefeller Jr., who wanted to See page D5
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Oh, those magical fairy godmothers! BY CLAIRE LYNCH I became interested in the subject of fairy godmothers when I started rereading some of the famous fairy tales. Sure I had read many of them as a child, or had them read to me by adults, but this time I read them with a different approach. I read them for entertainment purposes but I also read them for their symbolism and deeper meanings. Who was the big, bad wolf? What was Cinderella all about? Why was Sleeping Beauty always sleeping? I had some teachers over the years who were big on fairy tales and I wondered what it was about the genre that they found so fascinating. I asked them and listened to their explanations and I have to say that I gained a new appreciation for the stories – and for their history. “Cinderella” is a good popular example of the fairy godmother in a fairy tale. Written in French as “Cendrillon” by Charles Perrault, “Cinderella” was included in the collection “Tales and Stories of the Past with Morals, Tales of Mother Goose” in 1697. His works were derived from pre-existing folk tales and he laid the foundation for a new literary genre called the fairy tale. Perrault’s fairy tales were written in the late seventeenth-century for the entertainment of the French
court of King Louis XIV. Cinderella’s plot: A wealthy widower married a proud woman as his second wife. She had two daughters, who were also vain and selfish. The gentleman had a beautiful young daughter who was kind and sweet. She became a servant and had to work day and night. One day, the Prince invited all the young ladies in the land to a royal ball, planning to choose a wife. The two stepsisters chose their outfits for the ball and taunted Cinderella by telling her that maids were not invited to the ball. When the sisters left for the ball, Cinderella cried in despair. Her fairy godmother magically appeared and immediately began to transform Cinderella from a house servant to the young lady she was by birth, all in the effort to get Cinderella to the ball. She turned a pumpkin into a golden carriage, mice into horses, a rat into a coachman and lizards into footmen. She then turned Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful jeweled gown, complete with a delicate pair of glass slippers. Her godmother told her to enjoy the ball, but warned that she had to return before midnight, when the spells would be broken. At the ball, the entire court was entranced by Cinderella, especially the Prince. At this first ball, Cinderella remembered to leave before midnight.
Back home, Cinderella graciously thanked her godmother. Another ball was held the next evening and Cinderella again attended with her godmother’s help. The Prince had become even more infatuated, and Cinderella in turn became so enchanted by him she lost track of time and left only at the final stroke of midnight, losing one of her glass slippers on the steps of the palace as she hurried. The Prince chased her, but outside the palace, the guards saw only a simple country girl leave. The Prince pocketed the slipper and vowed to find and marry the girl it belonged to. Meanwhile, Cinderella kept the other slipper which did not disappear when the spell was broken. The Prince tried the slipper on all the women in the kingdom. When the Prince arrived at Cinderella’s home, the stepsisters tried in vain to win over the prince. Cinderella asked if she might try and the stepsisters taunted her. The slipper fit perfectly and Cinderella produced the other slipper for good measure. Cinderella’s stepfamily pleaded for forgiveness and Cinderella agreed. Cinderella married the Prince and her stepsisters are married to two handsome gentlemen of the royal court. A moral of the story is that beauty is a treasure, but graciousness is priceless. Without it, nothing is possible - with it,
one can do anything. Without the fairy godmother’s help, Cinderella’s story wouldn’t have had such a happy ending. Other fairy tales that feature fairy godmothers are “Rapunzel,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more. It is the fairy godmother who has magical powers and brings unexpected good fortune to the hero or heroine. I was fortunate to have my own fairy godmother when I was a child. My Aunt Eleanor, my dad’s cousin, gave me gifts on special occasions and visited our family often. She lived in Manhattan with her husband, Jim, and worked fulltime as a registered nurse at a Brooklyn hospital. Uncle Jim worked in a Manhattan skyscraper and they lived in an apartment on First Ave. They had one son who was married by the time I was a teenager. On weekends Aunt Eleanor and Uncle Jim would take their meticulously clean 20-year-old car out of the garage and drive to Rockville Centre to see us. My Aunt Eleanor told me that she was the godmother to three girls, to me and two others, and she always made a fuss over us. Many of the gifts she gave me on special occasions were handmade – crocheted pillows, bracelets, necklaces and other items that I still See page D7
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of Williamsburg. The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is located on Route 1020 in Yorktown. Parking is free. For more information, call (888) 593-4682 toll-free, (757) 2534838 or visit www.historyisfun.org/ jamestown-settlement/a-colonialchristmas. Holidays in Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg began as Middle Plantation, an outpost of Jamestown, in 1633 and served as Virginia’s capital from 1699 to 1780. When you discover Colonial Williamsburg, you become a citizen of the Revolutionary City, engaging with the local community and experiencing firsthand the daily struggles of wartime. Explore the art museums, unleash your kids’ inner colonists, tee off a game of golf, or relax and unwind at the Spa. Stay at one of the official Colonial Williamsburg hotels, with a variety of opportunities to shop and dine. Colonial Willamsburg takes on a special holiday flare, with handmade decorations lit by cressets throughout the Historic Area, and the scent of hot cider and ginger cakes filling the streets. Among the attractions: The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, accessible via the Public Hospital of 1773 at 326 Francis St. West, are open
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When Seniors Become Disabled BY TOM MARGENAU
Q: I was going to file for my Social Security retirement in a few years. But I’m wondering if I should file for disability instead. I have all sorts of medical problems too numerous to mention in this email. What should I do? A: You didn’t give your age and you didn’t tell me if you are still working. Knowing that information is key to answering your question. If you are still working, then you’re not eligible for Social Security disability. To qualify for such benefits, the law says you must be unable to work. So if you are working, that means you are not disabled according to Social Security law. But I will assume you are not working and then deal with the issue of your age. If you are 66 or older, you can forget about Social Security disability. Once you reach that age, disability benefits are no longer payable. To put that another way, a retirement benefit pays the same rate as a disability benefit for people over age 66. If you are still under age 62, then you’re too young for Social Security retirement. But you definitely should file for Social Security disability. If you are over 62, you should file for retirement and disability benefits at the same time. They can start your retirement payments right away. Then if your disability claim is eventually approved, they will switch you to the higher disability rate. Q: I just turned 64 years old. I filed for Social Security retirement on my 62nd birthday. I’ve had some major health problems lately. Is it too late to file for disability benefits? A: It’s not too late. But don’t expect a big boost in your monthly Social Security checks if your disability claim is approved. Because you took reduced retirement at age 62, you are currently getting 75 percent of your full rate. A disability benefit normally pays an amount equal to your age 66 full retirement rate. But from that amount, they must deduct roughly one-half of one percent for every month you’ve already received a Social Security retirement check. It sounds like you’ve already received about 24 monthly Social Security checks -- meaning your disability benefit must be reduced by 12 percent. So if your disability claim is approved, instead of getting the full retirement rate of 100 percent, you would get about 88 percent. Still, that is better than the 75 percent reduced retirement rate that you are currently getting. Other retirement beneficiaries a little older than the one who sent this email but still under age 66 should note that they would eventually reach a point where they simply gain little or nothing by filing for Social Security disability. Here’s an example. Sam filed for
retirement benefits at age 62, so he is getting the 75 percent rate. At age 65 and 6 months, he had a heart attack. If he files for disability benefits and if his claim is approved, his regular disability rate, again equal to his full age 66 benefit, must be reduced by about one-half of one percent for each month he’s received a retirement benefit. At age 65 and a half, he’s already received 42 retirement checks, so his disability rate must be cut by about 21 percent. So instead of a 100 percent disability rate, he’d get about 79 percent. Sam would have to decide if it is worth all the hassle of filing for disability just to get bumped up from his current 75 percent rate to 79 percent. And again: Once you are over age 66, there is absolutely no financial advantage to filing for Social Security disability benefits. Q: I am about to turn 65. I have been getting disability benefits since I was 58 years old. When will I be able to get my real Social Security? And will I get more money? A: You are getting “real Social Security.” Disability benefits are just as real as retirement benefits. So you will never be switched from “unreal” Social Security to “real” Social Security. But I know what you were really asking. You are wondering when you will be switched to Social Security retirement benefits. And that will happen when you turn 66. At that age, you will be automatically converted to the retirement program. However, your benefit amount will stay the same. That’s because a Social Security disability benefit pays the same rate as an age 66 retirement benefit, so the changeover will essentially be transparent to you. What happens is primarily an internal government bookkeeping transaction. When you reach age 66, your benefits will start being paid from the retirement trust fund and not from the disability fund. Q: I am getting SSI disability because they said I didn’t work enough to get Social Security disability. I am about to turn 62. I got a letter from Social Security telling me they are going to force me to file for my retirement benefits and that will cut me off of SSI and Medicaid. Can they do that? A: Yes they can. And I will explain to my other readers what is going on. To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, you must have worked and paid taxes for five out of the last 10 years. So when you were told you “didn’t work enough to get Social Security disability,” what they meant is that you didn’t have enough recent work to meet that disability eligibility factor. But the eligibility rules for retirement don’t include that “recent work” requirement. To get retirement benefits, you simply need to have worked
and paid Social Security taxes for a total of 10 years, anytime during your lifetime. And because the Supplemental Security Income program is welfare, it works like any welfare program in that it is supposed to be a payment of last resort. In other words, you must file for any other benefits you are due before they can pay you an SSI check. So that is why you must file for your retire-
ment benefits. And if those benefits exceed your SSI rate, you will lose your SSI payments. But you may be able to keep your Medicaid benefits. You will have to check with your local welfare or social services offices about that. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM
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Holly Jolly Christmas and Holiday Events in Orlando
Holiday traditions and joyful celebrations transform Orlando into a holly jolly destination. Here’s a sampling: Celebrate traditions of the season from around the globe as Epcot hosts another year of Holidays Around the World through Dec. 30, 2016. Taking place three times each day, the Candlelight Processional features a stirring retelling of the story of Christmas by a celebrity narrator, set against the inspirational backdrop of a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park plays host to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, held select nights through Dec. 22, 2016. Enjoy live entertainment, spectacular fireworks and a jolly holiday parade with Mickey, Santa and other familiar Disney friends. See Cinderella’s Castle sparkle white lights, as well as a magical snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure: This holiday season, Universal’s Islands of Adventure transforms Seuss Landing into the world of Grinchmas, from Dec. 3, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017. Included with park admission, Grinchmas will be sure to delight Dr. Seuss fans of all ages with festive storybook décor, a heartwarming live show featuring recorded music by Mannheim Steamroller, and meet-andgreet- opportunities with the Grinch himself! Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Florida: The streets of Universal Studios Florida fill with floats and balloons straight from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in Universal’s very own Macy’s Holiday Parade, through Jan. 1, 2017. Event admission is included
with regular park admission. SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration: Included with regular park admission, guests can experience the fun-filled holidays with special shows and attractions, including Shamu Christmas Miracles, Winter Wonderland on Ice and The Polar Express Experience (select nights, through Dec. 31). Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND Florida During the Christmas Bricktacular event (Dec. 17 - 18, 24 - 25, 26 – 30). kids will enjoy a 270,000 brick Christmas tree and festive decorations, as well as daily appearances by Santa Claus. Event admission is included with regular park admission. Visit Orlando is an official seller of Orlando attractions tickets. You can find discounted tickets (http://tickets.visitorlando.com/ store/) Find discounted tickets to Orlando theme parks, attractions, sporting events and dinner shows.
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Epcot may bring the world to Florida, but how about ringing in the New Year in some exotic place? Christmas in Poland - Visit of one Poland’s famous hand-blown Christmas ornament factories. Learn how to make traditional Polish-style pierogi with your own private chef. Dine with a Polish family for a traditional Wigilia, the Christmas Eve vigil and dinner. Prices start at $3,595. http:// www.mircorp.com/trip/christmastraditions-of-poland/ Christmas on the Rhine - Begin your winter adventure in Amsterdam, amidst the city’s legendary canals and colorful holiday surroundings. Next, visit Heidelberg and Cologne, famous for its majestic Cathedral and See page D6
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bustling Christmas markets. Weave through the fabled Black Forest region and the Alsace region as you make your way toward Basel, then disembark your ship, MS Amaprima, for a visit to two of Switzerland’s loveliest cities, Lucerne and Zürich, where you can enjoy a lake excursion, magical Christmas markets, and pristine Alpine vistas. Prices start at $4,059. http://www.adventure-life. com/europe/rhine-river/cruises/7272/christmasmarkets-on-the-rhine New Year’s Eve in Russia - New Year’s Eve is the most festive holiday of the year in Russia, with parties, presents, and vodka toasts. MIR Corporation has specialized in Russia travel for 30 years and offers a one-of-a-kind celebratory tour built around New Year’s Day in glorious St. Petersburg, with Moscow merrymaking and a visit to 12th century Suzdal also included Prices start at $4,995 per person. http:// www.mircorp.com/trip/russian-winter-wonderland/ Antarctica New Year’s Celebration - Ring in the new year with penguins, elephant seals, and firstlanding buzz. With summer in full swing, penguin highways are busy with traffic between rookeries and beach as parents hurry to fatten up chicks. Glaciers shed ice with an echoing roar and waterways are alive with feeding and breaching whales. Zodiacs whisk you on whale watching cruises and amongst glorious icebergs. The near-midnight sun powers an explosion of life. What an unforgettable way to start the year! Prices start at $8,725. http://www. adventure-life.com/antarctica/cruises/4000/newyear-in-antarctica New Year’s Cycling Canary Islands - For those who truly long to go off the beaten path, discover the most sought-after places in Europe by cyclists who love to ride all year round. Gran Canaria is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a perfect place for cyclists due to its excellent road network, temperate climate and environment that make for perfect riding conditions. Since the cycling season runs nearly all year long, Gran Canaria is a superb winter getaway which offers a diverse landscape with soaring views of the sea, lush forests, deserts, canyons and volcanic mountains. Prices start at $4,595. http://ciclismoclassico.com/trips/bike-tourgran-canaria/
Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village
One of the very best living history museums is in our own backyard, Old Bethpage village Restoration, and each year, it offers one of the most magical holiday events: Candlelight Evenings where you get to experience traditional music performances, crafts (the lost art of broommaking is particularly popular and you can even purchase one), and for an all-tobrief moment, feel you have been transported back in
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time to the 19th century. There are only four magical Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village this year: Dec. 15, 16, 17, and 18, 5-9:30 pm. Experience the village as it would have been at night during this lovely season. There will be caroling, stories of Christmases past, a traditional 1860’s Christmas tree display, traditional music, a bonfire, and hot apple cider available. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road (Exit 48 of the Long Island Expressway), 516-572-8401; Adults/$10, children 5-12/$7 (under 5 are free); and $7 for seniors and volunteer firefighters. ____________________ © 2016 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/ NewsPhotoFeatures
Christmas Music at Jamestown Settlement, Virginia (Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation photo)
2017 Kids Night on Broadway Shows Announced; Tix on Sale Dec 6 New York, NY– The Broadway League announced today the shows participating in the 21st Kids’ Night on Broadway, which will take place Tuesday, February 28th, 2017. Tickets to participating shows will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10:30am. Kids’ Night on Broadway® is an
annual event where kids 18 and under can attend participating Broadway shows for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult. A Kids’ Night on Broadway ticket includes restaurant discounts, parking discounts, activities, and more. Participating 2017 shows to date (subject to change) include:
Aladdin, Beautiful: the Carole King Musical, A Bronx Tale, Cats, Chicago, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, In Transit, August Wilson’s Jitney, Kinky Boots, The Lion King, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, On Your Feet!, The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock the Musical, Significant Other,
Waitress, and Wicked. “Kids’ Night on Broadway is growing up,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League. “This year we have a range of participating shows that will appeal to kids, teens, and their parents. Other League programs including the National High School Musical Theatre Awards and our new
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Gift ideas for avid readers
Gift giving is made easier when shoppers are in tune with their loved ones’ interests. Knowing a friend’s or relative’s likes and dislikes can provide a starting point as you begin your holiday shopping. Reading is one interest or hobby that has never gone out of style. People who enjoy reading tend to devour book after book and are always eager for the next installment from their favorite authors. Books and other reading materials can make perfect gifts for anyone with a love for literature. FIRST EDITION TEXTS Collectors very often are interested in the first edition or first printing of classic books. Publishers may offer only a limited number of books in a first edition or first printing, and such editions tend to be rare. A first edition of a favorite book can make a cherished gift. These books often can be identified by a unique numbering system or even by the words “first edition” or “first printing” on the copyright page. Work with a reputable bookshop or dealer to find expensive and rare prints. DIGITAL READING DEVICE Some book purists stand by their decisions to only read paper copies of their favorite books, feeling there’s something special or more enjoyable about holding a hardcover or paperback in one’s hands and making progress through paper pages. Others are enamored with the convenience and portability of having an entire library saved on a digital device. E-readers come in different sizes and offerings from various manufacturers. The Kindle® from Amazon and Nook® from Barnes & Noble are two of the more popular stand-
alone reading tablets. E-reader apps also are available through Apple and Amazon to work on various mobile devices. A tablet can be a welcome gift, especially for a reader who appreciates on-demand reading material. PROTECTIVE CASE Help readers protect their tablets with protective cases. These run the gamut from the utilitarian to the decorative. Some tablet cases are designed to look like books themselves, with a soft interior cushion for the e-reader and a hard shell to keep it safe. BOOK ACCESSORIES Readers need their own collections of accessories that cater to their love of the written word. Look for clocks made out of literary volumes, lamps that look like a stacked book collection or framed photos of favorite book covers. Some publishers offer printed works reissued in decorative covers to make the books an eye-catching addition to any home’s décor. Someone who lends out favorite works may like a personalized library embosser, which will imprint a book page with the name of the person loaning out his or her collection of books. BOOK TOTE Whether they are carrying books back to the library or traveling with an e-reader in tow, avid readers might appreciate a functional tote bag. Order pre-printed literary tote bags or customize a tote based on the tastes of the gift’s recipient. It even can feature photographs or the jacket of a favorite book. When gifting readers, there are many ideas that can make welcome presents.
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Gift ideas for the special seniors in your life
With lifetimes of experiences and seemingly everything they could ever want or need in life already at their disposal, seniors can be difficult to shop for come the holiday season. Many even insist that their family members save their money and not buy them anything for the holidays. But if the thought of Grandma or Grandma not having something to open come the holidays is simply unacceptable, consider the following gift ideas. Activity assistance devices The realities of getting older often mean the body slows down and activities may not be as easy as they used to be. Many active seniors are not ready to live sedentary lives, nor should they be forced to do so. Plenty of products exist that can make life easier and more comfortable for older adults. Television amplifying headphones are one product that can be a great fit for seniors, particularly those having difficulty hearing their televisions. The headphones amplify the sound of the programming without disturbing others in the room, and many such headphones even allow users to mute their televisions. This feature is perfect for someone who likes to watch TV while a spouse is sleeping or reading in the same room. Other devices that can make life easier for seniors include magnifying products or bookholders. In addition, gel seat
Holiday spending limits can help individuals avoid overspending come the holiday season. cushions can take pressure off of the spine in the car or at home. Food Food is always a handy gift because it doesn’t take up much room and can be
enjoyed at a recipient’s leisure. Perhaps there is something the senior in your life used to enjoy as a child but now finds hard to come by. A search of the Internet may uncover that special treat. You may be able to ship a specialty soft drink or favorite cookie that is not available in a nearby store. Otherwise, ask a store manager if a particular item that’s not in stock in the store can be a special order. Photos What grandparent does not enjoy looking at his or her family members? Computer-savvy men and women can use photo software to design personalized photo books, calendars, mugs, and other photo-related gifts. Just about anything can be emblazoned with a photo, including tote bags and pillows. Another idea is to collect old photos and compile a memory book. Scan the images so they are preserved digitally and then print out the images in a book that includes the family history. Time Seniors who truly do not want or need anything probably will likely jump at the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. Treat a friend or family member to a meal out or simply spend a few hours chatting at his or her home. Sometimes the company of a new face and good conversation is the ideal gift.
Holiday Celebration at Westbury House Take a break from the mall and relax at our beautiful, festively decorated, historic mansion. Enjoy a warming fire, visits with Santa, browsing our Holiday Gift Shop for unique tree ornaments and presents, and hot cider and cookies on the West Porch. $12 General; $10 Seniors; $7 Kids 7-17 (Free under 7). Dec. 9-11 and 17-18, 10am -4pm, Dec. 16 until 9pm.
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Chanukah is a Jewish celebration that lasts for eight days and nights and commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek-Syrian ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes roughly 2,200 years ago. Chanukah is called the “Festival of Lights” in recognition of the day’s supply of oil that somehow burned in the temple for eight days. Chanukah celebrations are rife with tradition. Families eat latkes and sufganiyot, which are fried in oil to commemorate the miracle of the oil. Children are rewarded for their Torah studies by receiving Chanukah money and presents during the eight-day celebration, which also includes a recitation of the entire Hallel. Individuals light a special nine-branched candelabrum called a menorah. In ancient times, oil was used to light the menorah, but nowadays many Chanukah celebrants use candles to light their menorahs, which are typically placed in prominent spots in their homes.
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Holiday shopping can monopolize people’s time away from home during the months of November and December, and some shoppers wonder how they become so disconnected from other activities, including family time, that they cherish throughout the rest of the year. One way to tackle holiday shopping without sacrificing time with family and friends is to make holiday shopping a social event. • Invite friends or family along. Recreate the days of your youth when it was fun to meet friends at the mall and scour the shops. Plan a meeting location and have an itinerary in place. Divide shopping lists so that everyone shares the task of shopping and fatigue doesn’t set in prematurely. • Make lunch or dinner part of the day. Incorporate refueling into your shopping plans. Failure to eat or drink can lead to hunger pangs and test shoppers’ patience, two factors that are seldom conducive to successful shopping. Having an end goal to meet friends or family at a nearby restaurant — even a dining location right within the mall — can inspire intrepid shoppers to get their work done promptly. Reward yourself for a job well done over a tasty meal and maybe a cocktail. Just be sure to indulge responsibly. • Break up the day with a flick. Many malls also play home to movie theaters. Plan your shopping around the mov-
Holiday shopping can be even more fun when it takes place with a group of girlfriends. ie schedule so you can take a two-hour break to rest and relax in the theater. Chances are you’ll come out of the film relaxed, refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of your shopping list. • Make it a date night. The thought of shopping may not conjure up ideas of romance, but if time is short, couples can use shopping excursions as an opportunity to spend time together. Visit a coffee shop or a bar for a nightcap afterward and enjoy some one-on-one time. Parents can enlist the help of a babysitter to keep children entertained while they enjoy some uninterrupted time with each other. Shopping fills the days leading to the holidays. Make the most of such excursions by inviting friends and family along.
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Select educational gifts for children
When shopping for holiday gifts for children, shoppers can easily be overwhelmed by the many toys, electronics, apparel and other items available for kids. Those who may not be up-to-date on the latest trends may even find shopping for kids a bit like solving a difficult puzzle. While some shoppers may want to get kids the flashiest toy, others may prefer gifts that are both fun and mentally stimulating. Developmental toys and educational games for kids make for popular gifts. Toy and game manufacturers continue to develop products that integrate logic, reasoning, language stimulation, and motor skill development. Shoppers looking for fun, educational toys and games for the kids on their shopping lists have a host of items to choose from. • Building blocks: Blocks that enable children to design and construct are popular among youngsters of various ages. Blocks come in many different forms, from early education wooden blocks that fill nursery floors to the more intricate, interlocking building sets that are coveted by older children. • STEM toys: Some of the latest trends in children’s toys veer away from regular video games and apps and cater to the rising interest in STEM. STEM is an acronym for science, technology and math. Early introduction to STEM-related skills can pay dividends later in life, considering students who have an emphasis on STEM knowledge are highly coveted among employers. STEM toys may include robot-building kits, toys that help
young learners test the boundaries of physics, apps that help kids learn computer programing, and even scientific experiment kits that illustrate cause and effect. • Sensory toys: Young children can benefit from toys that stimulate the senses. Items to consider include water toys, sands (including the newer kinetic varieties), playdoughs, musical instruments, and bubbles. Even food-related toys, such as those that encourage baking or cooking, will appeal to various senses and can help kids learn valuable skills. • Imaginative play toys: Imaginative play is an effective way to stimulate creative thinking and may help children become better learners. The Creativity Institute, specializing in toys for creative play, says playing is important to children and the way they practice growing up. According to an article by Dr. Scott Kaufman that appeared in Psychology Today, “Systematic research has increasingly demonstrated a series of clear benefits of children’s engagement in pretend games from the ages of about two and one half through ages six or seven.” Dress-up toys, puppets, dolls, action figures, and toys that mimic real-life activities are all examples of products that promote imaginative play. Educational toys can be included on holiday gifting lists. Not only will they encourage children to play and have fun, but they’ll serve as building blocks to a lifetime of learning as well.
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Making New Year’s resolutions is a popular tradition once the holiday season has come and gone. Such resolutions often serve as catalysts for something positive, whether it’s saving more money in the year ahead or spending more time with family. Resolving to lose weight is one of the more popular resolutions men and women make each year. But you don’t need to wait until the calendar turns to January to start helping a loved one achieve his or her goal of losing weight in the new year. If a friend or family member has expressed a desire to slim down in the new year, the following items can make great holiday gifts that help your loved ones get a head start on their weight loss goals. • YOGA MAT AND DVD: Yoga has grown increasingly popular in recent years. According to a survey from the National Institutes of Health, nearly 10 percent of adults in the United States participated in yoga in 2012, up from 5 percent in 2002. Yoga is a great way to relieve stress and get in shape, and it can help men and women feel more flexible. That increased flexibility can help men and women looking to lose weight, making a yoga mat and DVD an ideal holiday gift. Such gifts are even better for men and women who may feel intimidated by exercising after a long layoff, as they can dust off the cobwebs from the comforts of their own homes. Offer to come over and show them some basic moves and help them in their first few sessions if you’re already familiar with yoga. • SWIMMING LESSONS: Many people learn to swim
as children, but a refresher course can help loved ones who have not dipped their toes in any water in recent years. Such lessons also may ignite (or reignite) a passion for swimming, which is a wonderful exercise that can promote weight loss and cardiovascular health while helping men and women develop toned muscles. Find a local swim club or gym that offers lessons, and go along for the first few lessons to help calm any nerves your loved one might have. • HEALTHY COOKBOOK: Effective, long-term weight loss requires both diet and exercise. A cookbook full of healthy recipes can prove an invaluable resource for men and women who recognize the role healthy foods play in losing weight and keeping the weight off. Many adults cite a lack of time as the primary reason they eat unhealthy foods, so look for a cookbook that offers healthy recipes that can be cooked up quick. • FITNESS TRACKER: Fitness trackers come in many shapes and sizes, but many allow users to count their steps and track the distances they travel in a typical day. More advanced models may even help men and women track the amount of calories they’ve consumed, both on a daily basis and over time. Such devices can prove motivational to men and women looking to lose weight, providing detailed daily information they can use to track and see their progress. Holiday gifts that aim to help men and women looking to lose weight can pay dividends long after the holiday season has come and gone.
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website BwayZone.com reiterate our dedication to educating all ages about how live theatre can engage and inspire.” On Tuesday, February 28th, 2017, select shows will offer in-theatre activities for kids including post-show talkbacks, Kids’ Night on Broadway activity books, and more events still to be announced! Many Times Square area eateries will offer specials for Kids’ Night on Broadway ticket-holders, including free entrees for kids. Check kidsnightonbroadway. com for participating restaurants. Kids’ Night on Broadway will also take place in multiple cities around the country, with different shows and venues putting their own spin on the event, on numerous dates throughout the year. Check kidsnightonbroadway.com for specific dates and locations. KIDS’ NIGHT ON BROADWAY®, a program of The Broadway League, is presented by The New York Times and is sponsored by WABC-TV with additional support from Turnstyle and Westchester Family.
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Oh, those magical fairy godmothers! C ontinued from page D5 was the godmother to three girls, to me and two others, and she always made a fuss over us. Many of the gifts she gave me on special occasions were handmade – crocheted pillows, bracelets, necklaces and other items that I still have. One time she presented me with a painting that she had done. This oil painting was simple by many standards but I enjoy it to this day. Aunt Eleanor painted a Manhattan scene, probably from looking out the window of her third-floor apartment, of storefronts and a busy Manhattan street with cars, taxis and a bus zipping by. A few people walked on the sidewalk. I like the colors in the painting, and the action on the street, and it is typically New York just as she was. That painting hangs prominently in my den. I know that she put a lot of thought and work into all of the gifts she gave me so I cherish them to this day. They’d visit us before Christmas and give my family a holiday gift. Then she’d give me a memorable present. I always thought of this “godmother’s gift” as an extra bonus because coming from a big family, there were usually plenty of gifts on holidays and special occasions going back and forth among siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins. After our company left I’d head upstairs to my room and display my gift. I knew I was lucky to have Aunt Eleanor and I’d whisper to myself, “I have a great fairy godmother!” Because she was always so good to me, I promised myself that if I ever became a godmother I’d be a good one. I have five brothers and sisters and in time my sister-in-law had three children in Virginia. The second child, Kylie, is my goddaughter and she calls me her fairy godmother. She grew up hearing stories about my Aunt Eleanor and what a special
godmother she was. Kylie has red hair, green eyes and a slight build. A schoolteacher in Virginia, she has two young boys and tells them not just about me, her aunt and godmother, but about my godmother, too. Kylie tells them about her job and that she had a son named after her husband. That she was Kylie’s grandpa’s cousin and was a few years older than grandpa. That Aunt Eleanor enjoyed spending her free time visiting family. Whenever Kylie has questions about my godmother, she asks me and I fill her in. I was 26 when Kylie was born and named her godmother. We have good stories to tell like the time when Kylie was three and her younger brother, Justin, was being baptized at St. Agnes Cathedral. The whole family was on the altar for the baptism and right before it began Kylie rang the church bells because she saw the mechanism near the floor. An adult guided her away from ringing the bells but that was after a few of us adults chuckled a bit. When we all got together for Thanksgiving dinner at my place, I usually let Kylie say grace before we dug into our food, even if her well-intentioned prayer was a bit rambling. She loved doing that and putting the tiny marshmallows on the pan of yams before they went into the oven. This past summer my family got together and spent some time at Sunset Beach, NC, and as we splashed in the waves, as we built sand castles and watched the helicopters going by overhead, I told Kylie’s boys, who are 4 and 1, some stories. The older boy, Colin, listened intently and as I spoke, I noticed that he looked carefully at my face. He knew that it’s a familiar face. He recognized the similarities of family. We walked into the ocean together and at one point Colin swallowed a bit of salt water. He was uncomfortable for a few seconds so I held him up over
the wave that was about to break on him. Colin relaxed in my arms then looked at me and smiled, content in the knowledge that he was safe. Kylie had baby Michael in his arms and the boys looked at their mom and her aunt, her fairy godmother. I told them more things about our family. That when Kylie was six years old she went through a stage where she didn’t like being different because of her red hair. I told her the story of “Anne of Green Gables” and how she had red hair and ended up marrying Gilbert Blythe who had teased her about her red hair. What happened was during Anne’s first day at school, in a one-room schoolhouse on Prince Edward Island, Gilbert tried to get her attention. When she ignored him, Gilbert called her “Carrots” and pulled her hair, unaware of Anne’s sensitivity toward her red hair. Anne immediately smashed a slate on his head in front of the whole class and stubbornly refused to acknowledge him. Kylie said she remembered this part in “Anne of Green Gables,” made a face and said she didn’t like being called
Carrots either. We all laughed because she looks so pretty with her red hair. I told them how one weekend I was visiting Kylie’s family in Virginia, when she was 10, when she told me about a neighbor who had a 55-gallon tank of angelfish. Mrs. Harris bred them and often gave Kylie some fish. We visited her neighbor and talked all about angelfish – how pretty they are, how she bred them, etc. Mrs. Harris put two angelfish in a plastic bag for me and on the way back to Kylie’s house I let her hold it. Half way home the bag slipped in Kylie’s hands and she almost dropped it but it slipped and slid through the air and as I looked over at Kylie, it looked like a magician’s balancing act. Somehow Kylie held on and my angelfish not only survived but made it all the way home to Long Island and into my fish tank. Kylie and her kids were amused at my retelling of these family stories. To us, these stories are priceless. Some things we cherish – and some things just have to be passed down!
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Wanted to Buy ABE BUYS ANTIQUES: Silver, paintings, rugs antique cars & all contents. All Cash! 917-817-3928 LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225 LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, Call George flatware. 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com
Tag Sale *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org
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INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, December 12 10:00 am 35 Hancock St Smithtown, NY 11787 Furniture, records, books, household items and garage...Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! WILLISTON PARK: Resurrection Thrift Shop shared ministry between St. Aidan’s and Resurrection housed at Resurrection. 147 Campbell Ave @ Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30-1 and Saturdays 10-2. 516-746-5527. Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday through Thursday 9am-1pm. CHRISTMAS SHOP open November 12th through December 22nd.
Pets Pet Services A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256
Pets Pet Services PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING Doggie Day Care Boarding Dog Walking Backyard Clean-up GC Resident 516-382-5553
Automotive Autos Wanted DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!
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Real Estate For Sale Condo/Co-Op For Sale PORT WASHINGTON: Mill Pond Acres. Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 full baths. Nantucket style condo in 55+ gated community. 24 hour security. Features: Vaulted ceilings with skylights, fireplace, central air, backyard with garden and patio, garage, handicapped accessible, indoor pool, tennis and gym. By owner. By appointment only. Qualified buyers only. $959,000.00 Contact John at 917-435-8098. Email: jebreen18@gmail.com
Lots for Sale ABANDONED FARM! 26 acres $49,900 Gorgeous acreage with views, nice pond, in a perfect country setting! Quiet town road with utilities. EZ terms! 888-905-8847
FLORAL PARK VILLAGE 2nd floor apartment. Completely renovated 2 BR, 1 Bath. Includes EIK w/ SS appliances, granite counter and dishwasher. Large MBR w/walk in closet. Hardwood floors throughout. W/D in separate laundry room, 1 car garage. Near shops & LIRR. For more information: Call Rose 516-655-7501
LENDER ORDERED SALE! 39 acres assessed value $95,700 available now for $89,900! Catskill Mountain views, woods, fields, apple trees, great hunting! 3 hrs NYC. Owner terms! 888-479-3394
GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENTS: Spacious, bright studio apartment $1,275+ electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, dishwasher, hardwood floors, near LIRR. NO BROKER FEE. www.gcbapts.com 516-742-1101. Available December 15th
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GARDEN CITY Five Rooms, 2 BR, FDR, EIK Owner paying half broker’s fee $2,800 Remodeled 3 rooms New EIK, 1 BR, walk in shower, Doorman. $2,400 Large 2 BR, New Kitchen & Bath, LR/DR combo. Doorman. $3,500 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504 MINEOLA Modern, updated 1 BR. Stainless Steel appliances, granite countertops, hardwood floors, CAC, large windows, high ceilings, washer/dryer, garage parking for 1 car included. Perfect downtown Mineola location. Close to everything; restaurants, cafes, shopping, LIRR (less than 40 min to Penn Sta). $1,975/month, $100 application fee. Landlord pays broker’s fee. Available immediately. Call Patrick Diskin, Famiy Tree Realty 516-551-5478
Out Of Town Real Estate ALFRED, MAINE:
This historic and beautifully updated 30 room building built in a “U” shape was built in three sections (1770, 1808, 1908)and then joined. Includes 4 easily rented and beautifully upgraded apartments and 6 retail or professional offices, a 900sf. carriage house or an amazing workshop. Alfred, Maine is 4.5 hours from Long Island in the lakes region of Southern Maine. It’s an elegant, historic and vital town with all amenities. The community is warm and very accepting. Our excellent Elementary School is a short walk away. Ball fields, park, tennis courts and the beautiful town beach on clear and peaceful Shaker Pond is a 2 min bike ride. The Beehive will allow you to live in one of the terrific apartments, cover your expenses and STILL generate a profit. Please visit www.Beehive-Alfred.com for photos and a look at Alfred. $449,000. Please contact: MLS#4600528 Ship Bright, Coldwell Broker Home, 207-831-8420 direct or the local owner Rick at 516-512-4825.
Services HOME CARE & HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES: We provide these services: Live in or out maids, companions, home care, housekeeping. Haya’s & Rona Agency. Haya office 516-482-4400. cell 516-298-9445. Rona office 516-441-5555 cell 516-316-0111. 25 Great Neck Road, Suite 3, Great Neck, NY 11021 NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com
Computers COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking.c om
Home Improvements AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com
Health & Fitness IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking XARELTO between 2011 And the present, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727
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Party Help LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545
Tutoring CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516-669-0587 COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan. 516-669-0587 or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results. ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. FRENCH TUTOR: Highly experienced college professor and French native available for tutoring Middle School, High School & College students as well as adults. All levels. Email: thebestfrancaisteacher@gmail.c om
ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish Grammar-Literature, FLACS A FLACS B, Exam Preparation/ Comps. William Cullen, M.A., Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Fairfield University Alumnus. 5 1 6 - 5 0 9 - 8 1 7 4 . wdctutor06@aol.com. References furnished upon request. STOCK MARKET INVESTORS, ATTN: Let me show the advantages of using stock options to participate in market volatility with less capital. Protect profits and gain income. 516-288-2110 STOCK MARKET TUTOR: Retired banker and experienced stock market trader available for tutoring high school students on the stock market. Should have some knowledge of the market. Adults welcome. Text/call Ron Goldberg 516-567-8434
Instruction PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free noobligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.c om
Cleaning MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026 SPARKLING CLEANING SERVICES Offices * Homes * Apartments Own Transportation Free Estimates Experienced with excellent references from many satisfied customers! Call or Text: 516-669-2909
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OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220
Services A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405
PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400
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COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions.co m COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL /DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team! Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM. Reservations not needed, but please fill out and fax a volunteer application in advance to 516-765-9181. You can download the application from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Click on “How to Help”, then “Become a Volunteer!”. Our adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. We look forward to having you on our team.
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Trees of Love On Saturday, December 17th from 4-7 PM, Last Hope Animal Rescue will be continuing a holiday tradition begun in 1998, its “Trees of Love” at the Last Hope Adoption Center, 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh 11793. Refreshments will be served after the tree illumination ceremony. Prior to the lighting of two decorated trees, participants may purchase ribbons for $10 each. Gold ribbons honor living pets and red ribbons memorialize late pets. Pets’ names are written on the ribbons. A third tree is decorated in green ribbons only. These ribbons are to remember the countless discarded pets that are euthanized each year at overcrowded shelters throughout the country. Supporters can also purchase these symbolic ribbons. To order ribbons in advance, please visit our website, http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/trees-of-love-sat-december-17-2016/, where you will find the Flyer and Ribbon Order Form. All “Trees of Love” proceeds benefit Last Hope’s rescued dogs and cats, plus our community outreach programs such as Fix-A-Feral. Please print and mail your form to: Last Hope Animal Rescue, PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793.
SHOPPING FOR SUPPORT Clipping pet item coupons for Last Hope is a great and easy way to give your support. Every coupon we receive helps to defray our costs, particularly for dog and cat food. They can either be dropped off at our adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, or mailed to Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh 11793. Please share our need with your friends and family. Thank you! Visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org to read about Last Hope’s programs and to see the fabulous array of fantastic felines eagerly awaiting adoption into their forever homes!
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Girl Scout troops 1372 and 1647 did an outstanding job collecting food by hosting food drives and collecting from neighbors. In all, the troops collected 1,200 pounds of food which equals to 1,600 meals to help feed Long Island families in need.
Music Academy names Musician of the Month
The Music Academy of Garden City is pleased to announce Amanda DePinto as November 2016 Musician of the Month. Amanda has been playing the cello for ten years and last spring received an A+ at NYSSMA, where she performed a Level 5 Solo. She chose the cello because in third grade she thought that the cello was the “coolest” instrument. Amanda has been taking lessons with her instructor at the Music Academy, Jessica, for over a year. Amanda says, “We work well together. Jessica gives me time to figure things out on my own.” Jessica says of Amanda, “She is a dedicated, smart, mature young lady who works hard to achieve her goals. This year in lessons we plan to explore more challenging music and expand on her technical skills. I know that through her determination she will be very successful.” Amanda enjoys coming to the Music Academy even though she is very busy with school clubs and activities. The faculty and staff of the Music Academy congratulate Amanda on her achievement! For more information about the Music Academy of Garden City please call 516-292-2777 or log on to www.musicacademyofgc.com.
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On November 3rd the kids and parents of HOLA of Garden City gathered at the Public Library to be part of a beloved annual tradition: Operation Christmas Child. Over 20 children wrappedup shoeboxes and filled them up with goodies to be sent by Samaritan’s Purse as a Christmas present to needy children overseas. All in all the children put together 38 boxes filled with toiletries, clothing, school supplies and toys full of good wishes expressed with handmade cards. HOLA of Garden City, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2004 by a group of Garden City New York women of Hispanic descent and its mission is to unite Hispanic families within Garden City so that we can preserve the Spanish language and share our unique cultures. To learn more, or to join the group, please visit: http:// holagardencity.com/ or like us on Facebook: www.facebook. com/HOLAGardenCityNY/
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Proudly making their Advent wreath
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November is a month of exploration at GCNS
The students of Garden City Nursery School fully enjoyed autumn’s offerings this November starting each school day with outdoor play amongst the colorful fallen leaves. The staff and students spent time speaking about the season and observing the leaves’ changing colors. November also brought Thanksgiving crafts and the annual GCNS tradition of making cranberry relish. The children learned what a simple recipe is and used a meat grinder to create the relish before placing it in decorated glass jars for their families. They truly enjoyed this process and could not wait to see the fruit of their labor! On November 28th the children were treated to a visit from Teepee Ted from the Traveling Wilderness Museum. He spoke to the children about the significance of the teepee for Native Americans and taught them how to construct one with every child having a chance to “UP THE POLE!” They all enjoyed sitting inside the teepee and beating the drums in a drum circle! The students, staff and parents in attendance were all delighted by this experience.
Teepee Ted captivates GCNS students with his teepee construction
A student uses a grinder to make cranberry relish.
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Stewart second graders see Frosty! Recently, Stewart School second graders went on a field trip to the Broadhollow Theater at Elmont Library to see Frosty the Snowman. The children got into the holiday spirit with songs and cast interaction throughout the show. Pictured are the students in Mrs. Benito, class.
The Men’s Association News
Girls and Boys Basketball Tip-Off Fundraiser
Much appreciation to all those who attended and supported this past Monday’s event. The night was truly a success.
Next Meeting
Attention all Directors! The next meeting will be Monday, January 8. Location will be Doc O’Grady’s. This will be held prior to the BCS College Football Championship Game. Complete details on start time, costs, box pool, etc. still to come. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President for the agenda.. Please make every effort to participate. Your voice needs to be heard!
GCHS Home Athletic Schedule
Saturday, Dec. 10 - JV and Varsity Wrestling, 8:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 - Girls Fencing, 5:00 p.m.; Boys Fencing, 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 - Girls JV Basketball, 5:00 p.m.; Girls Varsity Basketball, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Boys Varsity Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Boys JV Basketball, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 - Boys JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m.
TMA Website
Now can be accessed thru www.gctma.org. Note: this is the new web site we have been working towards which is much more friendlier “domain” name. Check it out! Signup to be a Director, ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback!
Facebook Page
Yes, we have reached the modern times! Another venue to find out about the TMA and all we do!
Who We Are
For over 80 years, The Men’s Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City schools and promoted good sportsmanship
as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School March-ing Band, BAA/ GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, 9th grade BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and the Father-
Daughter and Mother-Son dances. All of this would not be possible without your continued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute !!!
How You Can Join
The TMA is always looking for potential new members. If you’re a father who has a child or children in the GC School District and are willing to be involved please contact one of the Officers or Directors for an application. Thanks for all your support! Special thanks to all those who have joined as family members! Go Trojans!
Important
Any directors who have not paid their annual dues please mail your $100 check to the treasurer!
TMA Officers
Jim Connolly---President John Blair Bob Leggett---Treasurer Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Bob Basel
Swim school collects toys for children Goldfish Swim School is holding a toy drive on behalf of the Winthrop University Hospital’s Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids. Goldfish Swim School will be collecting unwrapped toys for boys and girls through December 18th. The toys will be presented to the children at the Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids on Monday, December 19th. Goldfish Swim School has also designated Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids as the beneficiary of its Adopt a Lamppost in Garden City as part of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce community holiday program. All toys can be dropped off at Goldfish Swim School, located at 650 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 during the school’s hours of: Monday, 9 AM-6 PM, Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM-8 PM, Saturday, 9 AM-3PM and Sunday, 9 AM-3PM. For more information, call: 516.267.5120.
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This past Saturday, members of Saint Anne’s parish gathered in the school cafeteria to welcome the holy season of Advent by creating and decorating Advent wreaths. This was a great opportunity for families to participate in a meaningful project while preparing for the upcoming Christmas season and our new liturgical year.
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Saint Anne’s School and Parish Advent Wreath Making
Special family time
What a great way to spend your Saturday afternoon!
Proudly making their Advent wreath
Happily working in their Advent wreath
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GCHS Wrestling team participates in Takedown Tournament
With encouragement from Coach Czachor, Coach Beihoff and Coach Hepworth the JV and Varsity wrestling teams showed their grit at Division’s Takedown Tournament on November 26th. GCHS was one of nineteen Nassau County schools participating in this pre-season event. Wrestlers competed in one-minute matches with the objective to take down their opponent repeatedly in the allotted time. This competition was a great warm-up leading up to the team’s first tournament of the season this Saturday, December 3rd at Manhasset High School. Be sure to save the dates for upcoming Garden City Wrestling dual meets and events. Garden City begins their home dual meet schedule on December 6th against the Vikings of Port Washington at 5pm in the GCHS gymnasium. The excitement continues Saturday, December 10th at 9am, as the Garden City High School hosts the “GC DUALS”. Come support our Trojans as wrestlers from Deer Park, Suffern, Sewanhaka West, Scarsdale and Long Beach battle it out in this daylong competition. Thanks to the generosity of parents, supporters to the Friends of Garden City Wrestling and student volunteers, food and refreshments will be available throughout the day for purchase. All funds raised support the GCHS Wrestling Program. Go GC!
GCHS Wrestlers at Division High School
Warm-up drills with Coach Hepworth
Freshman Juliano Izzo at his first Takedown Tournament
Coach Czachor gives feedback during a break in the match to Steven Moscatiello
Junior Liam Glynn gets instruction from Coach Beihoff
59 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 58-58 56th Street, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 10/20/16. Office location: Nassau County. NY Sec. of State designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and shall mail process to 586 Commercial Ave, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful activity. GC 0546 6x 11/18, 25,12/2,9,16,25 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids MUST be RECEIVED AND DELIVERED TO: THE PURCHASING DIVISION Incorporated Village of Garden City 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. UNTIL 11:00 A.M., E.S.T., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 at which time they will be opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: 2016-17 TREE REMOVAL & PRUNING Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address. Rosemary Monahan Buyer Dated: December 9, 2016 GC 0552 1 x 12/9 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION TO PROPOSED LOCAL LAW A-2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in said Village, at 8:00 p.m. on the 15th of December 2016, upon the following proposed Local Law entitled: “A Local Law to Amend Chapter 200 of the Village Code Concerning Single and Aggregate Setback Requirements for Residential Buildings in the Village”. The Board of Trustees, as Lead Agency, has determined
that the proposed law is an Unlisted Action, as defined in the State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations (SEQRA), but that it will have no significant adverse environmental impacts. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees adopted a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance by resolution dated November 17, 2016. Dated: Garden City, New York December 5, 2016 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK KAREN M. ALTMAN VILLAGE CLERK The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m GC 0553 1X 12/9 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION TO PROPOSED LOCAL LAW B-2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in said Village, at 8:00 p.m. on the 15th day of December 2016, upon the following proposed Local Law entitled: “A Local Law to Amend Chapter 57 of the Village Code (Architectural Review) to Establish New Requirements on the Issuance of Demolition Permits for Residential Buildings in the Village”. The Board of Trustees, as Lead Agency, has classified the proposed action as an Unlisted Action, and has adopted a Negative Declaration.
N O T I C E S
Dated: Garden City, New York December 5, 2016 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK KAREN M. ALTMAN VILLAGE CLERK The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GC 0554 1X 12/9
LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION TO PROPOSED LOCAL LAW C-2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in said Village, at 8:00 p.m. on the 15th day of December 2016, upon the following proposed Local Law entitled: “A Local Law to Amend Chapter 57 of the Village Code (Architectural Review) to Modify the List of Building Department Applications Subject to Review by the Architectural Design Review Board”. The Board of Trustees, as Lead Agency, has classified the proposed action as an Unlisted Action, and has adopted a Negative Declaration.
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L E G A L
Dated: Garden City, New York December 5, 2016 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK KAREN M. ALTMAN VILLAGE CLERK The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GC 0555 1X 12/9
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VILLAGE SPORTS
Beginning December 5th, the Department of Recreation and Parks will no longer accept cash payments for program registrations, rentals, and contracts at our Administrative Office or for Platform Tennis or Tennis at Community Park. Checks and credit cards will continue to be accepted.
Announcement about After School Program
Due to scheduled renovations in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse, our After School Program will not begin until January but will extend into March. Please check our website for further information as we get closer to the start date.
Letters to Santa
It’s time to send letters to Santa and the Recreation Department will speed up the process! A special “Santa’s Mailbox” will be set up in the waiting area of the Recreation Department’s Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Avenue beginning December 5th. Children can drop their letters in the mailbox and Santa will send them a personalized reply. Santa’s mailbox will be available through December 20th.
A Visit From Santa
Santa will visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue for visits and photos on December 14th and 15th from 3 pm-4:15 p.m. Bring your cameras to take photos! There is no fee for a photo but a donation of a small gift for Toys for Tots would be appreciated.
Adult Yoga Winter Session
Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed adult yoga classes with all ages in mind. Our yoga class will be offered on Wednesday mornings at 9 am in the Senior Center. This 10 week program will begin on Wednesday, January 4. The cost of this class will be $85. To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you may register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Children's Yoga with Connie
Connie McKnight, our certified yoga
instructor, has designed youth yoga classes for ages 6 - 18. Each class in our ten week session is 55 minutes long. All classes will begin on January 9th. Any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City in this age group is invited to join these relaxing classes. The cost of this 10 week session will be $ 100. The course schedule is as follows: Ages 6 – 8 Thursdays at 4:15 pm Ages 9 – 12 Thursdays at 5:15 pm Ages 13 – 18 Thursdays at 6:30 pm To register for any of these classes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you may register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.
Youth Winter Tennis Lessons
We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our winter Tennis Program for children at the Community Park Tennis Center. Our class schedule begins on January 9th and runs for 10 weeks. Make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”. In order to register, please download an application from our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org and mail the slip and registration fee to the Recreation Dept. at 108 Rockaway Avenue. You may also walk in or register online if you have a password on our website at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net. Here is a list of the classes we are offering: TOTS AGES 4 TO 5 (PRESCHOOL) Price - $180 Monday 4:30-5:25 pm TOTSM4 Tuesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm TOTTST Wednesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm TOTSW Thursday 3:30 – 4:25 pm TOTSTH PEE WEE (5 years old and in Kindergarten to 7 years) Beginners Price - $180 Monday 3:30 – 4:25 pm PWM3 Tuesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm PWT3 Wednesday 3:30 – 4:25 pm PWW3 Wednesday 4:30 – 5:25 pm PWW4 Thursday 3:30-4:25 pm PWTH3 Thursday 4:30-5:25 pm PWTH4 Friday 3:30 – 4:25 pm PWF Saturday 11:00- 11:50 a.m. PWS11 NOVICE AGES 6 TO 7 with tennis
Calling all aging hoopsters
Saturday, January 7, 2017, from 2pm to ??? Yes, it’s time to lace em’ up, and pull a hammy for a great cause. Please join us for another great evening. This year we’re helping Gerry Kelly support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Millions of Americans battle mental illness but the struggle often remains in the shadows when it comes to education, support and treatment. As always we will have an after party at Doc O’Grady’s immediately following
the men’s game. Go to the TMA website www. GCTMA.ORG to register for the games and all details. There will be a boys high school game vs. Sewanhaka at 2:00 p.m. This will be followed by the alumni games which will feature both a women’s (4:00 p.m. tipoff) and men’s (6:00 p.m. start). $40 per person which will include your game shirt. Raffles and 50/50. Hope all former players, coaches, team managers and statisticians can be involved!
experience Price - $250 Monday 3:30-4:25 pm NVM3 Monday 4:30-5:25 pm NVM4 Tuesday 4:30 -5:25 pm NVT4 Wednesday 4:30-5:25 pm NVW4 Wednesday 5:30 – 6:25 pm NVW5 Thursday 3:30 – 4:25 pm NVTH3 Thursday 4:30-5:25 pm NVTH4 Friday 3:30-4:25 pm NVF3 Friday 4:30 – 5:25 pm NVF4 JUNIOR AGES 8 TO 11 Beginners Price - $280 Monday 3:30-4:25 pm JRM3 Monday 4:30-5:25 pm JRM4 Tuesday 3:30-4:25 pm JRT3 Tuesday 4:30-5:25 pm JRT4 Wednesday 3:30-4:25 pm JRW3 Wednesday 4:30-5:25 pm JRW4 Thursday 4:30 – 5:25 pm JRTH4 Thursday 5:30-6:25 pm JRTH5 Friday 3:30-4:25 pm JRF3 Friday 4:30-5:25 pm JRF4 JUNIOR ADVANCED AGES 8 – 11 with tennis experience Price - $385 Monday 5:30 - 6:55 pm JRADM Tuesday 5:30 - 6:55 pm JRADT Wednesday 5:30 - 6:55 pm JRADW Thursday 5:30 – 6:55 pm JRADTH Friday 5:30 – 6:55 pm JRADF Saturday 1:00 – 2:25 pm JRADS SENIOR AGES 12 AND UP Beginners Price - $280 Monday 5:30 – 6:25 pm SRM Thursday 5:30 – 6:25 pm SRTH Friday 4:30 - 5:25 pm SRF Saturday12:00 – 12:55 pm SRS SENIOR/ADVANCED AGES 12 AND UP with tennis experience Price - $385 Monday 5:30 – 6:55 pm SRADM Tuesday 5:30 - 6:55 pm SRADT Wednesday 5:30 – 6:55 pm SRADW Friday 5:30 – 6:55 pm SRADF
Winter Swim Lesson Registration
The Garden City Recreation Department will be conducting Children’s swimming lessons for Village residents at the Adelphi University Swimming Pool in Woodruff Hall on Saturday mornings. Your child must be six years of age by the start of the program to participate. This 10 week session will begin Saturday, December
10, 2016. Classes are taught by Red Cross Certified Instructors. The cost is $100. To register, please mail this form and a check to the Recreation and Parks Department at 108 Rockaway Ave. Walk in registrations will not be accepted beginning Tuesday, December 6. Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Level 2 – for children who have taken a lesson but need to learn fundamental skills Level 3 – will build on fundamental skills by providing guided practices Level 4 – Develops confidence in the strokes learned and improve other aquatic skills Level 5 – Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes Level 6P – Personal Water Safety stresses survival floating, treading water, swimming in clothes, etc. Level 6F – Water Fitness – sessions will cover learning training techniques, how to use fins, kickboards, pace, clock, etc. Classes offered are as follows: 10:00 am Level 1 (10 maximum) 10-1 10:00 am Level 3 (10 maximum) 10-3 10:00 am Level 4 (10 maximum) 10-4 10:00 am Level 6F (12 maximum) 10-6F 11:00 am Level 2 (10 maximum) 11-2 11:00 am Level 3 (10 maximum) 11-3 11:00 am Level 4 (10 maximum) 11-4 11:00 am Level 5 (10 maximum) 11-5 12:00 pm Level 2 (10 maximum) 12-2 12:00 pm Level 4 (10 maximum) 12-4 12:00 pm Level 5 (10 maximum) 12-5 12:00 pm Level 6P (12 maximum) 12-6P 1:00 pm Level 1 (10 maximum) 1-1 1:00 pm Level 2 (10 maximum) 1-2 1:00 pm Level 3 (10 maximum) 1-3 1:00 pm Level 4 (10 maximum) 1-4 Please make selections carefully as fees are not returnable. To register, please download a registration form from our website (www. gardencityrecreation.org) and mail it in with payment or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. Registration is by mail only until December 6th.
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Varsity Field Hockey wins NY State Championship
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The Garden City Varsity Field Hockey team completed another outstanding season advancing to the New York State Class B Championship game against Lakeland on Sunday, November 13th but lost in a close 1-0 game. Garden City finished the season 16-3 (adding to Head Coach Diane Chapman’s plus 400 career field hockey wins) and won the Class B Nassau County and Long Island Championships for an impressive fourth year in a row. The Trojans finished the regular season in first place in Nassau Conference 1 (a conference that consists of the best teams throughout Nassau County) and earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs. The Trojans played an extremely tough regular season schedule including defeating Nassau County Class B finalist Cold Spring Harbor twice, Suffolk County Class C Champion Pierson 6-1, Nassau County Class A Champions
Baldwin 6-0, Nassau County Class A Finalist Massapequa 6-0, and Long Island Class C Champion Carle Place 1-0. Garden City also defeated rival Manhasset twice by a total score of 10-1. The Trojans outscored their opponents 59-4 over the regular season and fired over 200 shots and every single girl on the varsity squad saw action on the field. Defenders/center back sophomore Liana McDonnell (All-NY State), Trinity College field hockey commit senior right back Caroline Munn (“Money”), senior left back Sarah Kaval and defensive midfielder senior Celia Concannon (2 time All-NY State) played shut down defense throughout the year and expertly transitioned the ball over the season to offensive midfielders - center and Cornell University field hockey commit senior Taylor Gladd (2 time All-NY State), senior and Villanova University field hockey commit Emily Clarke (2 time All-NY State) and junior Jenn Medjid, who
spurred the Trojans to maintain possession for most of the games in their opponents’ ends of the field. Goalie junior Ann Sullivan played excellent in goal, and forwards sophomore Ella Heaney, senior Annie Crowley, senior Devon Heaney and senior Julianne Larson applied great pressure on the opponents’ goalies. In the playoffs, the Trojans won its semifinal game against New Hyde Park 6-0 at home as senior Julianne Larson netted a hat trick. In the Nassau County Class B Championship game at Adelphi University on November 2nd, senior Taylor Gladd scored on a penalty stroke and sophomore Ella Heaney scored the second goal. In the Long Island Class B Championship game against Miller Place (16-1 going into the game), the Trojans prevailed 2-1 behind goals by senior midfielder Emily Clarke and sophomore midfielder Jenn Medjid. On Saturday, November 12th in the New York State Class B semifinals, the
Trojans traveled upstate and defeated a tough Vestal team 3-1 at Maine Endwell High School behind senior Devon Heaney’s 2 goals and senior Annie Crowley’s goal. On Sunday, November 13th in the New York State Class B Championship game at Maine Endwell High School, Garden City lost to Lakeland 1-0 in a very close and hard fought game, as goalie Ann Sullivan was stellar in goal. The Trojans were the only team from Long Island to advance to a New York State Championship game. Senior Taylor Gladd finished the regular season and the complete season as the Nassau Conference 1 and the Nassau County leader in Points (27), Goals and Assists. Taylor was selected as the 2016 Nassau County Player of the Year, and Taylor and senior Emily Clarke were two of nine girls selected to the 2016 All-Long Island Team.
Villanova University commit and AllLong Island Team senior midfielder Emily Clarke attacks.
Trinity College commit and senior defender Caroline Munn (“Money”) moves the ball upfield.
Sophomore center back Liana McDonnell clears the ball
Sophomore center back Liana McDonnell clears the ball
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GCHS Boys Fencing Team opens season at 1-1
The Trojans opened the season with a close 13-14 loss to Great Neck South on Dec. 1st, followed by a 16 - 11 win over Wheatley / Roslyn on Dec. 5th. For those unfamiliar with the High School format, each meet consists of three rounds of nine bouts, three for each weapon - Saber, Foil and Epee. The winner is the fencer to reach five touches or the fencer with the most touches at the end of the three-minute bout. A tie at the end of regulation goes to an overtime one minute period where a fencer is awarded “priority”
based on chance and that fencer will win at the end of the one minute unless the other fencer scores a touch. A team point is awarded for every bout won and the team that reaches 14 first wins the meet, though fencing continues until all 27 bouts have been fenced. There are very different strategies and techniques utilized by the fencers based on the weapon, ranging from lightning fast attacks in saber and foil to opponents playing cat and mouse - particularly in epee - looking for a weakness before launching an attack.
Llunging attack by Quigley
The 2016-2017 GC Boys Varsity Fencing squad is comprised of 20 fencers in grades 8-12. The roster for each weapon is as follows: Saber - Quentin Bucknor (11), Christian Durante (10), Alex Joudeh (12), Ryan Joudeh (12), Donal Mahoney (12), Logan O’Grady (9), Christos Yannios (9); Foil - Phillip Acinapuro (11), PJ O’Rourke (12), Zachary Ortiz (9), Matthew Quigley (12), Cole Sonner (12); Sebastian Vazquez (9); Epee - Ryan Connolly (12), Marcus Garcia (12), Calum Gribbin (11), Sean Maas (8); Colin McVicar (11), Bryce Morrison (10) and R.J. Vonseelen (9).
Acinapuro faces a lefty.
Bucknor fencing saber
Gift Certificates to the Garden City Pool are now available!
On Sale at the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Avenue * 516 465-4075) Or visit www.gardencityrecreation.org to purchase online
Certificates from $50 to $500
Certificates are for use by pool members and can be used for: Memberships * Guest Booklets or Guest Fees * Swim Lessons Items for sale in the pool office * Early Bird Swim Club
Ortiz back to En garde
Home meets take place at the GCHS cafeteria. Come on down to catch this exciting sport and cheer for the Trojans! The remaining season schedule: 12/12 - against Wheatley / Roslyn 12/14 - at Cold Spring Harbor 12/19 - at Wheatley / Roslyn 12/22 - Manhasset 1/3 - Oyster Bay 1/5 - at Jericho 1/11 - at Great Neck North 1/14 - Great Neck North 1/18 - at Hewlett 1/27 - at Manhasse
Girls 2nd and 3rd Grade Standings
Team Won Cavs 1 Celtics 1 Heat 1 Knicks 1 Nets 1 Nuggets 1 Spurs 1 Suns 1
Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Results
Date 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015
Score Cavs 26 Suns 12 Nets 14 Knicks 12 Celtics 35 Nuggets 28 Heat 20 Spurs 12
Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Standings
Team Won Cavs 1 Heat 1 Nets 1 Celtics 1 Knicks 0 Spurs 0 Suns 0 Nuggets 0
Lost 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Boys 2nd Grade Standings
Team Won Cavs 1 Celtics 1 Knicks 1 Nuggets 1 Spurs 1 Suns 1
Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0
Boys 3rd Grade Results
Date 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015
Score Suns 26 Cavs 22 Knicks 14 Nets 13 Nuggets 21 Celtics 12 Heat 23 Spurs 17
Boys 3rd Grade Standings Team Won Nuggets 1 Knicks 1 Heat 1 Suns 1 Nets 0 Celtics 0 Spurs 0 Cavs 0
Lost 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Boys 4th Grade Results
Date 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015
Score Cavs 25 Suns 20 Nets 29 Knicks 20 Celtics 20 Nuggets 16 Spurs 19 Heat 16
Boys 4th Grade Standings
Team Won Lost
Celtics 1 Spurs 1 Nets 1 Cavs 1 Heat 0 Nuggets 0 Suns 0 Knicks 0
0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Attention: GC Residents
Boys 5th Grade Results
Date 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015
Score Suns 26 Cavs 15 Knicks 28 Nets 22 Nuggets 33 Celtics 28 Spurs 53 Heat 34
Boys 5th Grade Standings
Team Won Suns 1 Knicks 1 Nuggets 1 Spurs 1 Cavs 0 Nets 0 Celtics 0 Heat 0
Lost 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Boys 6th Grade Results
Date 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015
Score Suns 31 Cavs 20 Knicks 36 Nets 31 Nuggets 38 Celtics 30 Spurs 45 Heat 31
Boys 6th Grade Standings
Team Won Suns 1 Nuggets 1 Spurs 1 Knicks 1 Cavs 0 Nets 0 Celtics 0 Heat 0
Lost 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
Boys 7th and 8th Grade Results
Date 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015 12/3/2015
Score Suns 58 Cavs 41 Knicks 44 Nets 31 Celtics 38 Nuggets 34 Heat 52 Spurs 50 Wolves 39 Pacers 37
Boys 7th and 8th Grade Standings
Team Won Knicks 1 Celtics 1 Wolves 1 Suns 1 Heat 1 Nuggets 0 Pacers 0 Nets 0 Spurs 0 Cavs 0
Lost 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1
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• Party Rooms • Meeting Rooms Now Available for Rent Weekends and Weeknights at the New GC Senior Center on Golf Club Lane Our New Facility offers comfortable, climate controlled community rooms year round at an affordable price.
So for your next party, meeting or group get together give us a call 516 465-4075 (ask for Sandy) or visit our website: www.gardencityrecreation.org for more information.
Please note: The new Senior Center has a full commercial kitchen that can be used by the
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GCAA Basketball Results Week 1
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Garden City Pool News Teen Focus Group Forming
In efforts to upgrade and enhance the teen experience at the Garden City Pool we are forming a Teen Focus Group. The goal of the focus group will be to discuss new teen activities, events and programs that might interest teen members and possibly future members. The first meeting of this focus group will be DECEMBER 19 at 6:30pm at the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Ave). This focus group is for teens ages 13 and 18 years old. To sign up, please call the Recreation Administration Office at 516-465-4075.
Garden City Pool Interviews Announced for 2017 Season
The GC Pool will be conducting interviews for the upcoming 2017 Pool season. We are looking for energetic, hardworking candidates to join our team of lifeguards and pool staff. To sign up for an interview you must be a High School Senior or older. If you are not a High School Senior or older but worked at the Pool at the end of last summer you are also eligible to register for an interview. Interviews are mandatory for all potential employees, even if you worked at the pool last year! All interviews will be held at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. For further information or to schedule an interview please call the Recreation Office at 516-465-4075. Interview dates are the following: • Monday, December 19th, 10am - 4pm • Tuesday, December 27th, 10am - 4pm • Wednesday, December 28th, 10am - 4pm • Thursday, December 29th, 10am - 4pm • Friday December 30th, 10am - 4pm • Saturday, January 7th, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Service Directory
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The U10 GCAA Fall Intramural Team
After starting 0-1, the Garden City U10 intramural team won seven straight games including the championship game with a thrilling 3-2 over Merillon. They finished the year at 7-1. This years team consisted of 20 players and three coaches. The coaches were Pat Ippolito, Jim Delgaudio and Danny Maggio. The team players included, Kyle Ippolito, James Delgadio, Nick Maggio, Anthony Gottlieb, Gabe Beschloss, Jack Caldera, TJ Salvato, Joe Rivera, Joseph Budin, Jonas Feingold, Michael Larocca, Ronan Hayden, Stephen Ragolia, Jakob, Kurzyna, Michael Wakeham, Shea Spinelli, Stuart Spinelli, John Boccio, Griffin Noumair and Jack ONeill. All the boys contributed to a great season.
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Holiday Spectacular on Seventh Street
Join us for holiday cheer. Sweets and spirits will be served. Friday, December 16th, 2016 6:00 – 8:00pm Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY
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No Winter Worries at The Wyndham
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. Rental. SD #18. MLS# 2878862. $4,100/mo.
100 Hilton Ave., Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. Rental. SD #18. MLS# 2877133. $5,150/mo.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2867989. $685,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893104. $679,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2885239. $775,000.
100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893128. $888,000.
111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2888547. $675,000.
Wyndham Resale Specialists: Patricia Costello • Alfred Kohart • Mary Krener • Linda Mulrooney
Wyndham Division 516.739.7171 100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com
Consult a Wyndham Resale specialist when looking to buy or sell. Our on-site office staff is unsurpassed in providing thorough knowledge of the Wyndham Complex. Their years of professional experience and excellent service at this Five-Star Luxury Facility ensure a seamless transaction for both seller and buyer.
Rentals • Garden City, NY
3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2896342. $3,950/mo.
For more information and to view additional listings, please visit our website at danielgale.com.
• Southampton, NY
6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2892643. $50,000/Aug-Labor Day.
Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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Dougall Fraser Division OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, December 10th, 12:00 – 2:00pm 191 Wickham Road, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893895. $840,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2895977. $589,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2896737. $699,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath SD #18. MLS# 2887889. $699,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2886631. $825,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2893180. $835,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2898732. $889,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2896055. $899,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2885328. $899,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1266915. $929,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2841131. $1,495,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2858574. $1,799,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2888807. $929,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2881082. $1,050,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2856708. $1,050,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
For more listings, visit danielgale.com. Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2851595. $2,100,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2771202. $2,199,000.
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Arthur Anderson
Rene Blair
Denise Eilbeck
Marilyn Frey
Vanessa (Maria) Genussa
Garden City Office • 516.248.6655 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com
Annmarie Bommarito
Susan Gillin
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2881458. $2,400,000.
Garden City, NY 7-bedroom, 7.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2801260. $4,999,999.
Laura Carroll
Ann Collins
Patricia Costello
Joanne Crokos
Daureen Hausser
Fortune Heaney
Lisa Heaney
Kathleen Higdon
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UNDER CONTRACT
Out of Town Listings Levittown, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #5. MLS# 2845990. $429,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Malverne, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #12. MLS# 2885997. $489,000.
Cathedral Gardens, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #27. MLS# 2884581. $599,000.
Franklin Square, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #17. MLS# 2891849. $459,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2893199. $630,000.
Hempstead, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2892502. $485,000.
Malverne, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #12. MLS# 2890632. $479,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Stewart Manor, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #16. MLS# 2891688. $639,000.
Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2896253. $685,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
UNDER CONTRACT
Rockville Centre, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2847096. $738,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2900081. $828,000.
Holliswood, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #26. MLS# P1267914. $899,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 7-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2856205. $1,190,000.
Centre Island, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2875726. $1,495,000.
Rockville Centre, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #21. MLS# 2883352. $1,498,000.
Point Lookout, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #28. MLS# 2841447. $2,992,000.
2110 Grandview Drive, Orient, NY 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2831834. $3,295,000.
Old Westbury, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2877360. $1,288,000.
Robert J. Krener
Meredith Krug
Mary Lo Galbo
Kathy Lucchesi
Susan MacDonald
Brigid Marmorowski
Athena Menoudakos
Linda Mulrooney
Penelope Nikolakakos
Eileen O’Hara
Alexandra Parisi
Diane Piscopo
Kathleen Roberts
Suzanne Rueck
Julia Mastromauro Rosado
Joseph Scianablo
Jennifer Sullivan
Cheryl Trimboli
Scott Wallace
Maureen Walsh Lagarde
Garden City Office • 516.248.6655 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com
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Share the warmth.
Donate a Coat. We need your help collecting coats for those less fortunate in our local community. Please donate a coat at our office. Because sharing is caring. Daniel Gale Cares.
*From Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day, we will be collecting gently used/new coats, hats, gloves, mittens and scarves of all sizes for The Inn in Hempstead. We appreciate your donation. Monday – Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sundays: 10am to 4pm
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