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Will the iconic structure of St. Paul’s be saved, demolished, or considered for an “adaptive re-use”? That question is again before the Garden City Board of Trustees. The June 1 Board of Trustees’ meeting concluded with a special work session, in which a list of municipal priorities and projects for 2017-2018 was established. The public was not permitted to comment during the trustees’ work session, but the list was posted on the village website this week along with a press release. At the June 1 work session Mayor Brian Daughney introduced the familiar St. Paul’s scenario and all village priorities, intended as a “road map” for now. “It is a map of our goals with things we want to try to address. Some things are just studies and some are actually to complete. It will be fluid and there are all sorts of issues that come up during any periSee page 29

Garden City High School’s Girls Varsity Lacrosse team won the New York State championship this week by a score of 16-8. See pages 42-43

ing of school principals and teachers at all grade levels including five Garden City kindergarten teachers. Monthly meeting from September 2016 to June plus research on scholarly texts and a series of 10 articles brought several items up for dissection. A consultant for reading, Dr. Katherine Dougherty Stahl, was also involved in the committee’s discussions over the course of the 2016-2017 school year. Stahl is the director of

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the NYU Literacy Clinic and was a public schools’ classroom and reading teacher for 25 years, plus a member of the International Literacy Association RTI Commission. Lynette Abruzzo, GCUFSD director of Pupil Personnel Services, said the Committee’s literature review looked into articles on best practices and reading diversity. “Our literature review analyzed items at the core of all reading instruc-

In response to several serious accidents along Cathedral Avenue in the heart of Garden City, the Central Property Owners’ Association has decided to start a subcommittee on traffic safety, spearheaded by two of its new directors, Keith Hochheiser and Kathryn Carney Cole. The subcommittee is in response to a series of accidents along Cathedral Avenue, a Nassau County road, and a lack of progress with the village’s Traffic Commission efforts to advocate for a traffic light – at either Third Street or Fourth Street, blocks leading up to the downtown Seventh Street area and the school district administration building. At their October 20, 2016, meeting the Traffic Commission voted to refer the Cathedral Avenue conundrum to the Nassau County Department of Public Works. That ballasted a request initiated by residents of the area and supported by the Central Property Owners’ Association for Nassau County to install a new traffic signal on Cathedral Avenue. Ahead of the Commission’s June 15 meeting, on June 2 the Garden City Police Department provided the county with accident data for

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Interim school supt. reviews curriculum

At its Tuesday, June 6 work session the new interim Superintendent of Garden City Public Schools, Dr. Alan Groveman, joined the board of education, faculty and a few parents as they were brought up to speed on the Reading program in the district. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Edward Cannone began a presentation from the district’s 32-member reading committee, compris-

CPOA forms committee to address traffic safety

Village to refurbish Rainbow Division monument PAGE 3 Non-profits fight to stay active amid fee increases PAGE 8

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Last Call for Sports Roundup

The Garden City News’ Sports Roundup special section will be included in next week’s issue. This is an annual tradition that features photos and write ups of all Garden City sports teams, from Pre-K to senior citizens. We print it on special white paper that will withstand the test of time, so that it can be a keepsake. Teams from all seasons are welcome to be included, so if your child plays basketball or football, please send photos and write ups of those teams as well. We’ve extended the deadline for

editorial material for the issue until Monday, June 19th, so if you haven’t gotten around to sending in your team’s photo, you still have a few more days. We’re also looking for some good sharp action photos for a cover montage, so if you have some we’d love to use them. (Cover photos must be high resolution.) Don’t be left out - send your material today! Material can be emailed to editor@ gcnews.com or dropped off at our office at 821 Franklin Ave., Suite 208, Garden City (corner of Franklin and Stewart).

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To the Editor: The Garden City Bird Sanctuary is a non-profit 501©3.We depend on your donations and volunteers to keep us and the birds going. We used over a thousand pounds of bird seed this year! Fact: Spring is one of the toughest seasons for birds to find food. Their natural food gets wet from spring rains and becomes spoiled, making it inedible. Mother birds will feed their young protein rich insects, but the bugs are not available in the spring until the temperature rises. So Mother Bird seeks nourishment from bird feeders. Young birds imprint from their parents to go to the bird feeders for their meals. Why this is important: When the birds are healthy they produce more young, and they both eat more bugs. Eating more bugs means fewer pesticides and fewer mosquitoes which means less chance of West Nile Virus. Humans receive a great benefit from our feathered friends. The air is filled

with beautiful singing and bright colors too! Please donate bird seed, much needed funds, and/or volunteer. You can leave bags of bird seed at the gate across from 181 Tanners Pond Road, Garden City, NY. (BJ’s Wholesale has a great price on 40 pound bags of birdseed!) The Garden City Bird Sanctuary is open to the public. Anthony Cenzoprano Director, GCBS

A Father’s Love

To the Editor: In today’s issue of The Garden City News, readers can view a beautiful, full-page, Father’s Day Tribute. This is the fourth consecutive year that Garden City residents have sponsored a Father’s Day Tribute. It is intended to express sincere gratitude for every father in his most sacred and important role of giving the precious gift of life to his child. See page 34

MTA responds to GC’s concerns, commits to Village requests SUBMITTED BY THE GARDEN CITY VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Last week, MTA interim executive director Veronique Hakim issued a letter to State Senators Kemp Hannon and Elaine Phillips, who represent Garden City, and New Hyde Park and Floral Park, respectively, in which it committed - in writing - to the promises that had been previously communicated to the Villages with regards to the proposed Third Track Expansion Project. The letter summarizes the commitments that the LIRR Expansion Project team is making along the project corridor. The listed commitments were the result of hundreds of hours of discus-

sions over the course of 16 months with officials from Garden City, the Villages of Floral Park, New Hyde Park, Mineola and Westbury as well as the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and Nassau County. The Board of Trustees believes that because it chose to talk to the MTA/ LIRR instead of merely complaining about the proposal, the Village’s concerns are being more fully acknowledged and addressed. “We are committed to lessening the impact of, or removing, as many problems as we can,” Mayor Brian C. Daughney said. A copy of Sen. Hannon’s letter can be found at www.gcnews.com

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At the Thursday, June 1 Board of Trustees’ meeting a budget transfer placed $10,500 into the village’s Parks Contractual Services account to restore a monument to the US Army’s Rainbow Division, which was headquartered in Garden City during World War I. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi provided insight into the village’s plan to work with a contractor and veterans to restore the Rainbow Division monument at the corner of St. James Street South and Clinton Road, near Commercial Avenue. “(Former Village Historian) Mr. Cyril Smith has been before the Board of Trustees in the past few months talking about the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I, and specifically Camp Mills, headquarters located somewhere in the vicinity of Locust School. I have spoken to the contractor personally about this restoration and it is approximately a two-week project. Thanks to Mr. Smith I also spoke to Paul Fanning, a member of the board of directors for the Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation (a 501c3 nonprofit). They sent a note to the Board of Trustees that their organization will contribute 50 percent of the cost of this monument’s restoration. They plan on holding a ceremony here on Saturday, August 12, with details to

The monument to the Rainbow Division at the corner of St. James Street South and Clinton Road, near Commerical Avenue. follow,” Suozzi said. The Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation newsletter “Reveille” for April 2017 has listed a 1 p.m. start time for the August 12 ceremonies. Plans are for veterans from around the country to gather at the memorial in Garden City to celebrate the 100th birthday of the 42nd Division and their mobilization and deployment to serve on the battlefields of France. This spring the foundation is

hard at work finalizing an itinerary for a group trip to France, from July 21 to 31, 2018, to visit some of those same battlefields, with the costs and registration process being developed now. Paul Fanning spoke with The Garden City News on June 13 and said the Garden City memorial is extremely important to U.S. military history. Camp Mills’ here hosted the Rainbow Division, the first all-American division. The 42nd Infantry

was developed Fanning retired from the National Guard in 2011 after serving as the Guard’s New York State public affairs officer for many years. He says initially over centuries the armed American militia evolved into the National Guard. Fanning commented on Douglas MacArthur, who (100 years ago) was a major working at the office of the Secretary of War (War Department). He noted MacArthur’s instrumental role in the formation of the Division. MacArthur was appointed the Rainbow Division’s chief of staff and later promoted to colonel. The foundation’s website, RainbowVets.org, features the following context and more: “The Rainbow Divisions formation in 1917 is predicated on many of the provisions passed in the National Defense Act of 1916 whereas the expansion of the National Guard gave the President authority for the first time to activate National Guard units for federal duty among other authorities. This gave rise to the idea to form an Army Division out of National Guard units from around the country.” But MacArthur is credited with the Division’s naming: “The 42nd Division stretches like a Rainbow from one end of America to the other.” “With the number of states and the numbering of National Guard regiments the next number available was 42. When See page 9

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GC nonprofits fight to stay active amid increased facility fees BY TONY RANDI AND EMILY SAUCHELLI, STUDENT, HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

Garden City is known by residents to be a town of caring and charitable service. Countless nonprofits spread the message of good-will raising money for their respective causes. Numerous of these non-profit charities utilize village facilities for their fund raising activities. Recent village changes are having an extensive impact on local long standing charities such as the Andy Foundation and Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation. Village Trustees in conjunction with the Board of Recreation have implemented policies to raise money to offset the cost of projects to recondition village parks and facilities. Members of the boards of these non-profits recognize the need for these projects. However, they are in direct opposition to the high fees the village is imposing on their charities. This will directly affect the funds these charities raise and the local services and support of other charities they support. The Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation was created in 1997 to honor Jay Gallagher, a village resident, who died of melanoma at age 39. Each year, the Gallagher Foundation sponsors a lacrosse tournament on Father’s Day weekend. The Jay Gallagher tour-

nament is held at St. Paul’s, the Garden City Middle School and the High School. As a result of the village field increase, the Gallagher Foundation has decided to limit the event to one day, to improve the bottom line. This has forced the tournament to decrease the total number of teams participating by 25 percent. A majority of the money raised from the tournament comes from Garden City residents. Tony Randi, the Jay Gallagher Tournament Director, advised, “We raise about 60 thousand dollars through donation money through the good will of Garden City parents. The Gallagher Foundation takes pride in charging $800 per visiting team which is 50 percent below the market rate. This offers the opportunity for all lacrosse programs to participate. Lacrosse is a legacy in Garden City and each year 120 teams participate in the event. With the growth of the tournament, so has the potential for charitable giving. Along with the Andy Foundation, the Gallagher has aligned itself with two local charities, The Mollie’s Fund and the Cancer City for Kids at Winthrop University Hospital. With the generous support of Garden City residents, the foundation gifts $100,000 to these charities annually. The Garden City Union Free School District charges the foundation $1500

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Manhattan, and the urban headquarters remained until a move to the state capital area of Troy, New York, just across the Hudson River from Albany, as it aligned with the state capitol being a “more strategic position for the command to lead New York units.” Fanning says following Operation Desert Storm the Army downsized and recreated divisions nationwide. “At that point the Rainbow Division became the Northeast Division because there were all the state’s divisions prior to that.” Today the Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation is chaired by now-retired Major General Joseph J. Taluto. He led Army ground operations during the Iraq War in 2005, and as Fanning explains prior to that Taluto was the Assistant Division Commander for the 42nd. “After 9-11, General Taluto was called in to oversee all military support and civil authorities in New York City, and the units came from across the country in the aftermath of the attack. The Rainbow Division was then called up to go into Iraq, where it led three brigades – one regular Army and two of the National Guard units from other states,” Fanning said. The village’s restoration project cost of power washing and chemically cleaning the monument is $9,625, paid to Sprung Monuments of West Babylon. That amount plus contingency of $875 was appropriated from the 2017-2018 vil-

GCPD: Uptick in thefts from parked vehicles

The Garden City Police Department reports an increase in the number of thefts from parked, unoccupied vehicles in the Garden City area, as well as in nearby areas in Nassau County. These thefts have occurred mostly in residential areas during the overnight hours and in most cases the targeted vehicles were left unlocked. During many of these thefts, items such as iPads, cell phones, GPS devices, handbags, loose change, wallets, and lap top computers, were taken. Alert residents are often instrumental in the apprehension of criminals, particularly subjects who commit larcenies from vehicles. Residents are encouraged to promptly report suspicious activities, persons, noises or vehicles to the Police Department by dialing 911. In addition, residents and property owners who have video surveillance systems that may contain footage of a crime on their property or a neighbor’s property are asked to contact the Detective Division at 465-4150. Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson offers some tips to vehicle owners that may prove beneficial in protecting their valuables from

theft: • Keep the vehicle locked, secured and the alarm set, if so equipped. Thieves go around checking vehicles to see if they are locked; when they find an unlocked vehicle, they will enter it to see if there is something enticing to take. This is the preferable method of most thieves since they don’t have to break into the vehicle, thereby lowering their probability of being detected. • Keep valuables out of sight. Thieves are like shoppers, they look into vehicle after vehicle until they see something they like. • Keep loose change out of sight. Thieves are looking for a quick way to get money. Leaving loose change, wallets or handbags in your vehicle easily entices a thief to enter your vehicle. • At night, park your vehicle in welllit areas. In addition, driveway lights are useful in deterring residential vehicle theft. Thefts from parked unoccupied vehicles are, more often than not, just crimes of opportunity. When people take precautions to reduce that opportunity, they most likely reduce the probability of a theft from their vehicle.

lage Operating Budget on June 1 with a trustees’ vote. The scope of cleaning and restoration includes concrete benches surrounding the Rainbow Memorial, pointing and re-caulking, color and contrasting designs and highlights. Administrator Suozzi calls the initiative and renovation project a great recognition to be announced and approved by the Board of Trustees the week of Memorial Day. Fanning concurs, saying he read the memo from General Taluto to the Village Board and heard about the Board’s June 1 approval. “It was a terrific idea to restore the monument. General Taluto’s letter basically told Garden City we (the Foundation) is with you and ‘we are committing the funds, just let us know when to send the check.’ We made a connection as we’ve had the wreath ceremonies there each year. I will come down there and help with the site’s preparations on behalf of General Taluto,” he said. Fanning notes that there are Rainbow monuments all over America plus one at the liberated (1945) Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany that the Division is forever connected to. The Rainbow Veterans Foundation website details the Garden City memorial and another at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. “These two memorials commemorate the mobilization and deployment of the 42nd for WWI and WWII and stand in recognition of the sacrifices of those sol-

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diers and families.” At the Garden City Public Library Board of Trustees’ meeting on Monday June 12, High School Student Lane Meyer spoke about the significance of the Camp Mills photograph exhibit Village Historian Bill Bellmer treated to the community to throughout May, as history was told in visual accounts from 1918 on the GCPL lower level. Meyer told the trustees that there has been renewed interest in World War I and the Garden City area’s role in American troops’ military preparations and base here. Fanning says he’s corresponded with Lane Meyer via email all spring, and he’s impressed by the high school student taking up a leading role in municipal affairs. This summer Fanning and colleagues from the Rainbow Veterans Foundation from all across America are excited to be welcomed in Garden City and meet residents. “The centennial for the Rainbow Division will happen and the ceremony will take place at that Garden City Memorial which was erected in 1940 by the original veterans. We are going to commemorate with both the veteran organization as well as the current serving Rainbow Division command. To its great credit, Garden City has decided it is time to rejuvenate the memorial,” Fanning said.

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THE OFFICE CAT BY GABBY TABBY Pettit larceny arrest: On June 7th Garden City Police arrested an employee of a Garden City Plaza medical office. According to police, the suspect, a 24 year old Uniondale woman, was arrested for allegedly taking $50 from a Garden City Plaza medical office. Multiple tickets: On June 8th Garden City Police investigated a two-vehicle accident on Clinton Road in which both drivers were injured. One driver, a 46 year old Hempstead man, was arrested for having nine outstanding driver license suspensions. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation 2nd degree and uninsured operation. Identity theft: On June 8th a Garden City resident reported a forgery and an identity theft. Police say someone cashed a $1,700 check in his name without authorization. Leaving the scene: On June 9th Garden City Police investigated a two-vehicle auto accident on Clinton Avenue in which one of the vehicles left the scene without exchanging information. Trespassing arrests: On June 9th Garden City Police officers observed a vehicle in Community Park after closing hours. The occupants of the

vehicle, a 24 year old Queens man and a 19 year old Maryland woman were charged with trespass. Forged cards: On June 9th, after an investigation, Garden City Police arrested a 22 year old Queens man for allegedly using forged credit cards to make purchases on four different occasions at Maggiano’s Restaurant totaling $685. He was charged with possession of forged instruments and petit larceny. A second man, a 22 year old from Queens, was charged with possessing a credit card re-encoding device. He was charged with possession of a forgery device. Crack cocaine arrest: On June 10th Garden City Police Officers arrested a 38 year old Bronx man at Community Park for possession of a controlled substance (crack-cocaine). In addition, police found that the man had an outstanding New York City warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Break in car larcenies? On June 11th, during the investigation of multiple reports of vehicle larcenies on

Maple Street, Prospect Street and other nearby locations, Garden City Police observed two subjects running from the area. One of the subjects, an 18 year old Queens man, was stopped on Transverse Road and subsequently charged with possession of marijuana. The investigation is ongoing regarding his possible connection to the vehicle larcenies. Oops: On June 11th Garden City Police officers and firefighters responded to a Salisbury Avenue residence where the owner had accidentally driven his vehicle into his garage door. The driver and his passenger were not injured. Shoplifting incident: On June 12th Garden City Police investigated a larceny report where two female subjects entered a 7th Street store and removed assorted clothing items valued at $265 before leaving the store without paying.

DWI arrest: On June 13th a traffic investigation on Clinton Road at 11 PM resulted in the arrest of a 56 year old Garden City woman for alleged DWI, unsafe lane usage, and driving without the vehicle’s headlights activated. Suspicious bag: On June 13th Garden City, Nassau County, and MTA Police Officers responded to the Merillon Avenue Train Station for a suspicious briefcase left unattended in the north parking field. Upon investigation, the suitcase was declared safe by MTA Canine Units and removed from the scene.

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The Board of Trustees and the Village Staff are embarking on new methods and procedures to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants. We are no longer publishing the “Mayor’s Column.” We hope to make this our new weekly column to advise you of matters that the Village is working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www. gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating and making changes to the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information.

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A commercial vehicle inspection was conducted on Clinton Road June 5th. Ten vehicles were inspected of which five were placed out of service. Forty-six tickets were issued for various traffic and safety violations including six overweight violations and six hazardous material violations. “Commercial vehicle inspections assist the Garden City Police

Department in reducing serious commercial vehicle-related incidents often caused by factors such as, but not limited to, improperly stored hazardous materials, unsafe/uncovered loads, defective equipment, unsafe tires, unqualified drivers and defective trailer hitch connections,” Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said.

MTA/LIRR’S written commitment to Garden City

Last year, to ensure that the Village and its residents were kept fully informed regarding the MTA/ LIRR Third Track project, and to also ensure that the Village’s interests were properly articulated to the MTA/LIRR, the Board of Trustees established a Third Track Committee comprised of three trustees. The Committee was charged with interacting with the various agencies involved with the Third Track project and is comprised of Mayor Brian C. Daughney and Trustees John A. DeMaro and Stephen S. Makrinos. The Committee has had several in-person meetings and numerous See page 28

Now relocated to its new state of the art location at 601 Franklin Ave., Suite 100 7 year journey through the prestigious Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne Fla. This is an institution where advanced Many in the community know Dr. Achury because of his involve- dentistry is taught and where the best ment in the Garden City and Mineola communities as he is a professionals from all over the world come to fine tune their skills. St. Joseph’s parishioner, where his two children attended, and his wife Helen served the school as co- president of the PTA. Dr Achury is Dr Achury had the privilege of being director of clinical services at Vanguard Dental in Mineola for the taught the art and science of implant placement by the developer of one of past 8 years. the most popular systems of implants Now, the clinic has relocated to its new state of the art location at in the world, the Nobel Replace system. 601 Franklin Ave., Suite 100. Not being satisfied with his level of exThis clinic boasts some of the latest technologies in a beautiful facility pertise he took many organized programs where his studies took him with all modern equipment and a very relaxing atmosphere. to many cities in the US and Europe. Dr. Achury received his BS in Chemistry from St John’s University Dr Achury has always felt strongly that the majority of the services and later received his Doctorate in Dentistry can be rendered at a very high level in one r. Achury has always felt strongly that facility, making it not only convenient to the from Georgetown University. Permanently up to date, Dr Achury has always the majority of services can be rendered at patient, by minimizing visits to a specialists’ offices, but doing so in a comfortable stress free been committed to rendering the most current a very high level in one facility.... environment. and excellent treatment to his patients, and is Dr. Achury is a Dentist who has dedicated himself, over the course of 30 years, to the pursuit of perfecting his skills in multiple disciplines of his profession.

continually educating himself in all disciplines related to his profession. This makes his practice special in that it has a comprehensive approach, and he is always looking to achieve the most long lasting and aesthetic results.

The doctor has completed many rigorous programs from being an adjunct associate in Endodontics(Root canal) at Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Periodontal (gum treatment and surgery) programs, Prosthodontic programs (the replacement of teeth via permanent or removable restorations). He always keeps focus on delivering the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible.

Dr. Achury prides himself in being very approachable, gives thorough and clear explanations of the patients conditions and in that he wants to partner with his patients in reaching their goals, never pressuring but always helping them decide what is best for them. His office is truly a wonderful place.

Personally, Dr. Achury is married to his wife of 25 years, Helen. Has two children who both graduated from St. Joseph’s and the daughter is an alumni of Sacred Heart academy, currently attending Catholic University. His son is a junior at Chaminade High School and is known for his love of soccer.

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A host of Garden City Community Church members generously volunteer their time to work in the church’s vegetable garden. According to Mico Faella, center, all vegetables grown in the garden are delivered to the Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead for the poor. Last year the church volunteers delivered over 800 pounds of vegetables to the Homestead pantry. Pictured with Ms. Faella are Dave and Debbie Sebring. Mr. Sebring mentioned that he enjoys working with other church volunteers tending the garden. They include Kimberly Pauley, Adam Pauley, Bill Teleisha and John Faella

When learning that they have breast cancer, many women fear that the treatment they will be receiving may impair their fertility. There are, however, precautions that can be taken to provide a good outcome. On Monday, July 10, from 6 to 8 pm Dr. Avner Hershlag, one of the New York area’s leading fertility experts, will discuss treatments that include fertility preservation, egg donation, surrogacy, egg freezing and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) at a free forum presented by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program Dr. Avner Hershlag, MD, FACOG, is Chief of the Fertility Center at Northwell Health, providing fertility services to the Greater New York region, where he has cared for patients for more than 20 years. Dr. Hershlag serves as an attending physician in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at North Shore University Hospital. He holds a faculty appointment as Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine at the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. This meeting will be held at Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, at the Adelphi Campus in Garden City. To register call 516-877-4325 or E-mail breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu.

Dr. Avner Hershlag Register online at: breast-cancer.adelphi.edu/we-can-help/forums/ The forum can be watched live on www.youtube.com/AUBreastCancer or listened to the next day on www.youtube.com/AUBreastCancer

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Two Village residents run for office on Democratic ticket

Learning Italian through bocce

Garden City Middle School Italian teachers, Professoressa Miras and Signora Caruthers, brought their 8th grade students outside to play the game of bocce this spring. The teachers provided a brief presentation of the history of bocce and an in-class demonstration of how to play the game. Students donated their bocce sets for the day and were divided into teams. Students reacted with enthusiasm about this new way to learn Italian culture: “This is a nice change from the American games we’re used to playing.” “We hope this becomes a tradition for the Italian program.” “I liked the new experience.”

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Sylvia Cabana and Robert Pena, both residents of Garden City are running as the Democratic candidates for Hempstead Town Clerk and Nassau County Legislator, respectively. The Garden City Democratic Committee is currently circulating Designating Petitions for Cabana and Pena, as well as the entire slate of Democratic candidates for this November’s election. This includes Legislator Laura Curran for County Executive. Republican-Conservative turned Democrat George Maragos is also circulating petitions for County Executive. Remember, shortly after being elected Comptroller along with now indicted Republican-Conservative Ed Mangano for County Executive, Maragos unsuccessfully sought the RepublicanConservative nomination for the U.S. Senate against Chuck Schumer. Two years later, he again sought, also unsuccessfully, the Republican-Conservative nomination for U.S. Senate against Kirsten Gilibrand. After Nassau County finances were taken over by a state oversight agency (NIFA) Republican-Conservative George Maragos switched his political party to Democratic in order to run for County Executive. Under New York State Election Law, any candidate for public office must submit signatures of members from

their Party to the Board of Elections to qualify to get on the November ballot. The Garden City Democratic Committee is knocking on doors seeking signatures for their candidates. For more information about the Garden City Democratic Committee, or to inquire about becoming an Election Day inspector, visit www. gardencitydemocrats.com.

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The moment of conception begins forever in a man the sacred role of being a father.

Dad, since my earliest beginnings, you have always been there for me. Thank you for giving me the gift of life. I love you. Fathers, we have a special admiration for you, and we join in the celebration of fatherhood on this wonderful day – thanking all fathers for their love, sacrifice and dedication to their children. From the moment of conception, you protect the most precious gift of all – the gift of life for your child. We also have a special concern for those fathers whose expectant mothers of their babies may find this to be a difficult and uncertain time. We understand and want to help you with your baby whose tiny heart began beating 18 days after conception. For confidential assistance and for information about alternatives to abortion contact: The Life Center locally at 516-408-6300 or www.aaapregnancyoptions.com; Regina Residence in Merrick at 516-223-7888 or www.catholiccharities.cc/our-services/regina-maternity-services; Birthright in Wantagh at 516-785-4070, or MOMMAS House in Wantagh at 516-781-8637 or www.mommashouse.org/.

God Bless All Fathers

This tribute to fathers is made possible through generous donations by parishioners of St. Anne’s and St. Joseph’s Churches, members of the Knights of Columbus St. Joseph-Bishop Baldwin Council and area residents who recognize the most sacred and important role of fathers in cooperating with God’s Divine Plan to nurture and protect all children born and pre-born. Margaret and Paul Albonetti Arthur Anderson Marygene Anderson The Auricchio Family Tom and Margaret Ann Blair Tony & Beth Bennett Family Fr. Gregory F. Breen John Byrne Paul and Jeanne Callahan Janet, Jen, and Nick Churik Maureen Clancy Winnie Connolly Adrienne and John Cosgrove Irene and Bruno Crea John and Maureen Delany Bob Dougherty Margherita C. Dougherty

The Drogalis Family Nick and Dorothy Episcopia Vicki and Joseph Ferrara Annemarie and Patrick Finley Gale and Bill Flaherty The Franco Family Victor and Camille Gagliano Tom and Kathy Galgano The Fred & Shawn Garttner Family Will Havron Regina Hegarty Ann Heinzelmann Nadia and Pierre Helou Leslie and Chuck Hickson Patty Knapp Pat Lavelle Liz Leparik

Marilyn LePetri Joe and Lorraine Levano Janet and John Mastanduono Robert and Janet Matarazzo & Children The McCabe Family Kevin and Joanne McGerty Linda and Michael McGuire Deacon Jack and Maria McKenna The McMaster Family John and Regina McGowan Michael and Geri Merlo Nat and Phyllis Mistretta Faith Murphy John and Jeanne Nason Lucy Nigro David and Loretta Nugent Ann and Art O’Brien

Mary Rita & William J. O’Brien Doris and Mike Ogazon The O’Sullivan Family Kip and Ginny Owen The Persico Family Nick and Sue Preziosi Dick and Maryann Russell John Russo Tom and Kathy Ryan Fr. Joseph C. Scolaro Mr. and Mrs. Roland Shen The Skinner Family Msgr. James P. Swiader Sheila T. Taaffe The Teixeira Family Lenore Tener Vivian and Terry Tener

Jeannie and Craig Tigh Ronnie and Brian Tracey Carol and Tom Vallely Rosemary and John Villanella Robert and Geralyn Walters Marta and Marty Waters Henry and Kathie Wysocki In Memoriam: Harry and Dolly Blair Ed and Mary Brennan John and Helen Clarke Charles J. Heinzelmann Florence, Sadie, & Edmund Moore Vincent J. Murphy - requested by his Children and Grandchildren Donal and Peggy O’Sullivan 60 Million Babies Lost to Abortion

A Special thank you to Fr. Gregory Breen for his steadfast commitment to the protection of unborn babies. We wish him well in his new assignment at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, West Islip.

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Make your preschooler’s summer special

There are still limited spots available in Little Sprouts Preschool’s fun, safe and affordable recreational summer program. Run by a Garden City-based director and staff and located in neighboring New Hyde Park, the school’s summer camp is designed for ages 3 to 5. There are 7 different themed weeks, such as Wild West, Under the Sea and Going on Safari. Children get lots of special attention from certified teachers as well as college and high school counselors. They enjoy lots of water play, outdoor toys, indoor gym play, crafts, stories, games, contests and make their own snacks. The program, now in it’s 8th year, runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. We begin on June 20 and end August 3 with an outdoor carnival. There are different pricing options and you only pay for the sessions you attend. For more information, please call the school at 516-746-4889.

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GCHS students receive “Best in Town” photography awards

Congratulations to eight Garden City High School students for entries that garnered awards in Senator Kemp Hannon’s 2017 “Best in Town” Photography Contest. Pictured here are (left to right): teacher Ms. Denise Holz, Greta Jaye, James Rosato, Marena Ramirez, Erin Studdert, teacher Ms. Claire Ellerman, Marybeth Kane, Best in Show Winner Grace Mullahey, and Senator Kemp Hannon (not pictured: Katharine Ward and Ella Heaney).

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The Art Academy of Garden City is now offering a summer art session. The camp will run from June 26th-June 29th, for grades 2-12. An additional week may be added as needed. Call (516) 902-3613 or email melissapashayan@gmail.com for inquiries and registration.

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2017!! The Saint Anne’s Parish Family is very proud that our 8th grade students have been awarded over $436,000 in academic awards and have been accepted to the following Catholic High Schools:

Dominican Academy Sacred Heart Academy* Holy Trinity Diocesan High School* Chaminade High School* Kellenberg Memorial High School* Saint Dominic High School* Saint Francis Prep High School* Saint Mary’s High School* Our Lady of Mercy Academy* Xavier High School *Denotes full and/or partial scholarships awarded by these schools to some of our students.

The Saint Anne’s Parish Family wishes the Graduating Class of 2017 all the best as they begin their high school education ~ God Bless and God Speed! Visit us at stannesgcschool.org

This photograph of the last graduating class of St. Mary’s School for girls in Garden City was taken by me in June 1989. The girls are waiting to enter the Cathedral of the Incarnation for their graduation. The following year, St. Mary’s merged with St. Paul’s School for boys in the St. Paul’s building and they both closed altogether in June 1991. As this is graduation time, I thought I would share something I came across years ago that you can share with someone who is graduating. Something to think about... Watch your actions; They become habits. Watch your thoughts; They become words. Watch your habits; They become character. Watch your words; They become actions. Watch your character; It becomes your destiny.

Leaders to attend women’s networking event The amendment giving women the right to vote is nearly 100 years old yet only 19% of Congress members are women and 12% are governors. Let’s talk about why! On June 29th from 6pm-9pm at the Mercer School, 65 Fourth Street in Garden City, Ellevate Network is hosting women’s bi-partisan discussion and networking event focused on civic engagement and changing the political landscape. Join Ellevate as it discusses common needs and experiences of women. Patricia Russo of The Yale Women’s Campaign School will attend, along with local Legislators Laura Schaefer

from Nassau and Monica Martinez of Suffolk, from both sides of the aisle, to talk about women as political leaders in today’s environment and going forward. Nancy Halpern, Leadership Expert, will moderate this panel of accomplished advocates. For more information please contact Lisa Arning at admissiontec@gmail. com or Susan MacDonald at susanmacdonald@danielgale.com . Light dinner and wine, as always, will be served. Please register to attend at https://www.ellevatenetwork.com/ events/6327-using-our-voice-women-asleaders-and-lawmakers-yale-women-scampaign-school-comes-to-long-island

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Mathematics teacher named Flipped Classroom Master Teacher

Congratulations to Garden City High School Mathematics teacher, Peter Santoro, upon being named as one of 18 international Master Teachers by Flipped Classroom Global Initiative’s Master Teacher program. The teachers, the “inaugural cohort of FLGI Flipped Master Teachers,” and his/ her bio information have been posted online: http://flglobal. org/master-teachers/ to be used as a resource for others who want to add flipped teaching to their practice. Mr. Santoro, pictured above during the review of a flipped classroom lesson, has been teaching in the Garden City School District since 2007. The website states: “Flipped Learning Master Teachers are effectively bridging the gap between research and practice. These extraordinary educators are well positioned to help validate the research and identify new areas for exploration. They serve as advisors, models and trainers for the work being done at FLGI. We are also counting on them to:

share proven best practices in flipped learning, and participate in a shared community of teachers as master flippers.” The flipped classroom model is based on students learning new material through online lessons posted by the flipped classroom teacher for his/her students to be reviewed outside of class on a personal device (home computer, laptop, smart phone; basically any device that can be WiFi or Internet connected). The flipped approach to teaching frees up valuable classroom time for homework review and addressing specific student questions and problems. The lessons are typically short videos and/or slide shows explaining the material, and can include all manner of resource materials to support the ideas at the teacher’s discretion. Because students can pause the video, “rewind,” and review the presentation as many times as needed to comprehend the work, the flipped classroom can be a highly effective tool for both students and teachers.

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Daniella Auerbach Christian Barakat Kevin Baskind Gabrielle Bauer Lauren Bell Nour Bendary Max Botwinick Amber Broder Amelia Cardone Brooke Chartash Joseph Como Olivia Constantino Julianne Cottone John Doran Lily Droesch Louis Durante Katherine Emlock William Evans Connor Febesh

Matthew Feinstein Peter Fornell Amy Geiger Elizabeth Gherlone Chancellor Goffman Hannah Goldblatt Freyja Goldstein Brooke Habberstad Claire Handa Kaitlyn Hardy Sabrina Harris Katarina Heffron Marina Hilbert Caroline Hoyt Cade Huseby Jacob Hutt Hannah Jackman Sejal Jhawer Brooke Juhel

William Kaminsky Arman Kibria Ryan Kliger Jenna Koufakis John Lawrence Lauren Leogrande Danitza Leon Nathan Lerner Frank Lizza Catherine Lori Misha Macy Julia Mariani Daniel Mccooey Kelsey Mcevoy Alexander Merrill Caroline Miller James Morgan Reed Mullen

Charlotte Murphy Mariam Naghavi Brendan Naughton Christopher Nishimura Jessica Oxer Elizabeth Panacciulli Christopher Paniccia Maclain Pascucci Kanan Patel Christopher Petrocelli William Podbela Vasily Potanin Elisabeth Quick Sarah Richter Stephanie Rothberg Jacob Rush Lauren Russell Sabrina Schamroth Eleanor Schoeffel

Gabrielle Scordio Nicholas Sequino Julia Serko Angelique Simeone Andi Simon Elizabeth Stein Mary Stingi Samantha Strauss Ryan Tam Daniel Tauter Sydney Themelis Quintin Tyree Jacqueline Walzer Jason Wang Ryan Weight Morgan Wilkins Caroline Wilson Victoria Wu

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Garden City High School Mathematics teacher Peter Santoro with his class

harder to say goodbye. It is with great pride that we present The Green Vale school's 2017 graduating class. We celebrate their high level of academic accomplishment, strength of character, self-awareness and well-roundedness. These traits will translate to natural leadership as they go on to excel in high school, college and beyond. They join generations of Green Vale alumni in a commitment to improve the world we all share.

Chaminade High School Choate Rosemary Hall Cold Spring Harbor Deerfield Academy Dominican Academy Eaglebrook School Episcopal High School Friends Academy Knox School Locust Valley High School Milton Academy Phillips Andover Academy Portledge School Regis High School Schreiber Senior High School St. Anthony's High School

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“Student of the Month” & “Kindness Counts” honorees at Middle School

Garden City Middle School honored its March “Student of the Month” academic achievers, and students “caught”

in an act of kindness in March for the school’s “Kindness Counts” awards. The students received certificates, and

Students receiving “Kindness Counts” awards from Garden City Middle School for the month of March are pictured here with Garden City Middle School Principal Dr. Peter Osroff (left) and social worker Mr. Keegan Baker (right). Congratulations to (in alpha order): Demi Bransfield, Michael Busch, Daniel Frankenberry, Greyson Gardi, Eric Hartmann, Sashan Leon, Gerard O’Connor, Lauren Persaud, Christopher Reilly, Rowan Stenson, Devin Sugrue, and Nefeli Vlogianitis.

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Nominated by their teachers as “Students of the Month,” for March were (in alpha order): James Andreuzzi, Kathryn Bily, Spencer Caporicci, Daniel Frankenberry, Sophia Guzzo, Grace Hopkins, Kathryn Maloney, Steven Pagonis, Christopher Reilly, Alexander Robins, Caroline Schieck, Ryan Sievers, and Lindsey Stevenson. The students are pictured with Principal Dr. Peter Osroff (left) and social worker Mr. Keegan Baker (right).

Some thoughts on President Trump BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

I’ve tried to avoid making this column all Trump, all the time. But I will weigh in with a few thoughts about the President. If the only criteria for judging a president were temperament, President Trump is not the ideal man for the job. For example, on the day this is written, Mr. Trump held a cabinet meeting whose principal purpose seemed to be extracting praise for the President from each of the assembled secretaries. Then the President claimed, rather ridiculously, that he had one of the best records of legislative and other achievement. He’s only a signed tax and health care bill away from backing up that boast. And we can quickly discuss contentious twitters and unnecessary public feuds with celebrities. We also have certainly had presidents with a much clearer grasp of politics and policy. This is partly the price we pay for a president with no political experience, with a career in real estate negotiation. The bluster and taking liberties with the truth that works well for the head of a closely held corporation does not translate to the White House. Mr. Trump is now 70 years old and is unlikely to change his ways, even if he limits his tweets a little. Nor is he ever going to take time to study policy and issues thoroughly What you see with Mr. Trump is what you get. On the other hand, Mr. Trump’s left wing opposition, stung by their loss of power in Washington, are using his unorthodox personality as a lever to weaken and destabilize his presidency and the implementation of his programs. Even when Mr. Trump is relatively adroit, as he was during his recent overseas trip, he gets virtually no credit. I strongly suspect that if Mike Pence ever got to be President, the noise level would only abate for a month or two, before there would be new set of loud outcries about some alleged new scandal. The voters knew of Mr. Trump’s personal quirks. There were major examples during the campaign, from anatomical references in the

debates, to the Access Hollywood tape, to lesser issues like a dispute with Miss Venezuela. Indeed, Hillary Clinton attempted to disqualify Mr. Trump at the debates and in her commercials on personal shortcomings (indeed she probably overdid this theme), but enough voters simply were not persuaded. Now there is an attempt to lay the foundation for impeachment by claiming that Mr. Trump is guilty of criminal acts. There has been a constant drumbeat by his opponents that Mr. Trump campaign colluded with Russian operatives to hack the election. It is entirely possible, although not completely proven, that the Russians favored Mr. Trump and may have facilitated computer hacking of Democrats like John Podesta that ended up on Wikileaks. Mr. Podesta’s documents did not contain any real smoking guns. Nevertheless, no evidence has yet emerged of actual collusion between the Russians and Mr. Trump or senior aides. With all the leaks that have come out, it is a good guess that such evidence does not exist. Mr. Trump’s opponents are now attempting to make a case for obstruction of justice, but there are many legal experts like Alan Dershowitz who think that this is simply not a credible theory on the information that has come out so far. It is entirely possible that Americans could have elected a better President than Donald Trump. Nevertheless, many voters wanted significant change from the slow economic growth and wage stagnation of the Obama years and believed Mr. Trump was a better alternative than Hillary Clinton. Mr. Trump very likely will be our President until at least January 20, 2021 (even if impeached, he will not be removed by the Senate). Most people away from Washington would prefer if the emphasis in our nation’s capital were on the day to day issues affecting the economy and their daily lives rather than the “gotcha” political circus.

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Nassau County Bar Assn Open House

As part of its ongoing mission to provide legal assistance to the community, the Nassau County Bar Association invites all Nassau County residents to bring their legal questions for one free session with a volunteer attorney at NCBA’s Free Open House, Monday, June 26, 3-6 p.m. The Open House will be held at NCBA’s headquarters on the corner of 15th Street and West Street in Mineola, two blocks from the train and bus stations. Attorneys will be available to help residents in with: bankruptcy, divorce and family issues, labor and employment, mortgage foreclosure, senior citizen issues, Superstorm Sandy, immigration and other legal issues upon request. Note that attorneys are providing one-time free counsel and guidance and do not provide further legal rep-

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GARDEN CITY UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net

From page 10 conversations with the MTA/LIRR as the Third Track Project has progressed. The Committee, as reported to the full Board of Trustees, and to the public, communicated to the MTA/ LIRR its concerns regarding facets of the project that could impact our Village. Throughout the process, the Committee has communicated to the MTA/LIRR the concerns it has heard from residents, as well as concerns that the Board and Committee members have raised on their own. These concerns include dust and chemical contamination issues, noise issues, the potential for traffic changes to Nassau Boulevard, the need for proper sound barriers, the potential for increased freight along the Main Line and the replanting of vegetation along Main Avenue, and the visual impact of the new station at Merillon Avenue. Throughout the process, in the opinion of the Committee and the Board, the MTA/LIRR has been open to ideas regarding steps it might take which could lessen the impact of the project on Village residents, both short and long term. Further, the Committee has found that the MTA/LIRR has been open to suggestions for other improvements to the Merillon Avenue, New Hyde Park and Stewart Manor stations which could improve the commuting experience for our residents. In addition, we again retained our consultant, Vertex to review the Final Environmental Impact Study and to advise us whether the MTA/LIRR had rationally and reasonably responded to our original comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Study. Another issue of concern that members of the Board of Trustees had heard from residents was our ability to rely upon the MTA/LIRR for promises being made and we have insisted that the MTA/LIRR respond to these concerns. Last week, the MTA/LIRR issued a letter to our State Senate representative, Kemp Hannon, and also to State Senate representative Elaine Phillips, who represents New Hyde Park and Floral Park, in which it committed -

in writing - to the promises that had been previously communicated to us. A copy of the letter can be found on the Village’s website, along with other material regarding the project. See the full letter on the Village’s website, www.gardencityny.net. The Committee and the Board continue to have discussions with the MTA/LIRR and will of course closely monitor the progress of the project should it occur. The Board fully understands that during the construction phase, if the project is actually undertaken, the project will result in traffic and noise and other inconveniences to residents. We do not underestimate the potential for this project to be disruptive. We have insisted that we have continued access throughout the process and the MTA/LIRR has positively responded that we will enjoy such access. As with our other concerns, we believe that the MTA/ LIRR has heard our request, and in this regard has further agreed to set up a dedicated team who will be tasked with promptly responding to issues that arise during construction. The Board believes that because it chose to talk to the MTA/LIRR instead of merely complaining about the proposal, the Village’s concerns are being more fully acknowledged and addressed. We are committed to lessening the impact of, or removing, as many problems as we can.

Garden City Pool

Saturday, June 10, 2017 marked the kick off of the 61st season of “fun in the sun” at the Garden City Pool. The weather didn’t disappoint as Pool staff welcomed hundreds of bathers to one of Garden City’s most valuable assets. Many new features debuted this season, including an indoor, air-conditioned dining area, an upper deck eating area and a shaded area by the Adult Pool, as well as an accessible gate for the mobility impaired. Registration is ongoing for the 2017 Pool season. Call the Garden City Pool at 483-1714 with questions or visit www.gardencityrecreation.org to register.

Stronger IT presence

The Board engaged the professional services of Total Technology Solutions for a total cost of $67,557 to provide the Village with 24x7 network monitoring and alerting support, network management tools to manage all network devices, infrastructure, alerts and troubleshooting, a Help Desk ticketing system for employee issues, IT notes and creation of a knowledge base, technical advisors for emerging technologies, virtualization of servers, budgeting, quarterly onsite technology review, antivirus, malware, spyware protection and cyber security vulnerability and penetration testing, remote application deployment for security patches and software changes, network management reports for better decision making regarding changes to the network and reallocation of system resources to provide a smoother, faster running network. This engagement also includes business continuity/disaster recovery/iCloud Backup, which includes monitoring, support and applicable software licensing with offsite data retained for one year. In addition, the Village will purchase a 10-hour technical support time block for onsite remediation for times when problems cannot be resolved remotely.

Garden City Library Sunday Closing

Beginning Sunday, Father’s Day, June 18, 2017 the Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sundays for the summer. The Library’s regular hours from Monday through Saturday remain unchanged. The Library will resume regular Sunday hours beginning September 10, 2017.

Utility overcharges to the Village

The Village entered into an agreement with TRI Utility Cost Reductions, a contingency-based firm offering refund and reduction services in areas like electric and gas, to perform an audit of utility charges to the Village. All overcharges the firm recovered from the utilities for the Village are being split with TRI equally. Funds in the amount of $24,550.70 were received

from the State of New York. Therefore, the Village and TRI will each receive $12,275.35.

Plan examination for Marriott Residence Inn

At the request of the Building Department, the Village Board engaged the services of consulting firm International Code Council for plan examination for the Marriott Residence Inn on the southwest corner of Ring Road, near Roosevelt Field Mall. OTO Development, the project developer, has requested an expedited review and will be submitting plans and requesting Fast Track, which will subsidize the encumbered cost through the Department’s Fast Track revenue line. The amount is $21,500 as a preliminary estimate but the Department requested it be approved at an amount not to exceed $25,000 because the exact cost of the plan examination will not be known until the formal submission has been submitted.

Friday Night Promenades

Friday night promenades continue every Friday between 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. on Seventh Street through mid-September. Enjoy outdoor dining, restaurant specials, live entertainment, giveaways, face painting, balloon animals and much more. Shops will remain open during the evening for your convenience. Promenade dates (and themes) are as follows: • June 16: Luau Garden City Style • June 23: Fiesta Friday • June 30: Pirates and Mermaids • July 7: Red, White and Blue • July 14: Rock of Ages • July 21: Christmas in July • July 28: Country Western • August 4: Swing into Seventh • August 11: New York State of Mind • August 18: St. Patrick’s Day • August 25: Sock Hop and Doo-Wop • September 1: On the Town with the Rat Pack • September 8: Back to the 80s • September 15: Big Pineapple Circus

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From page 1 od of time. That may make us change dates, add to goals, alter it or take things off the list. We thought of it as a good exercise to get things down and paper and look for it to be addressed,” Daughney explained. Trustee Robert Bolebruch said at WPOA meetings and in his routine talks with fellow residents every year since 1995, when he moved into the village, St. Paul’s has been the hot topic. He recalls the long, almost endless lines of residents lined up to vote on demolishing the building or not years ago. Daughney says the plan now is for Garden City to “move towards hiring an architectural firm” for St. Paul’s. “The current thought is to keep some of the façade, we do not know how much or if it’s a lot or a little. We will work through that as we work with an architect to help us in developing some ideas. We want to try to get that set up – hopefully by July we will get someone hired to help us get to that,” Daughney said at the work session. At the Central Property Owners’

Association meeting on Tuesday June 13, Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé commented on the decision the trustees will one day face, perhaps within the calendar year. She says the list of priorities give homeowners, residents and taxpayers insight into what the trustees believe should be accomplished in the next 12 months or less. “Most suggestions on the priorities’ list are very good and they look forward to protecting the village. Just when we think we accomplished a lot of things, more items come forward. Perhaps it lost something in the translation and it may sound like the St. Paul’s item is a fait accompli – but that’s not been decided with no talk of funding. This is a suggestion for opening up the discussion on what to do with that as a village asset and structure,” she said. One out of a handful of existing proposals includes the use of the grounds by Garden City Recreation and sports organizations that currently hold games and tournaments on the outside grounds of the St. Paul’s campus. New CPOA Director Stephen John Gaffney, who has a career background in real

estate, asked Trouvé about several emails distributed to the CPOA membership and information on the St. Paul’s concepts. “I was trying to conceptualize what was conveyed and it just did not make sense. They are talking about adaptive re-use of St. Paul’s with a mention of three to five indoor fields at the facility. It would be virtually impossible to put indoor fields inside the existing structure of St. Paul’s. The fields cannot go in the existing area. That suggests it could be outside St. Paul’s – what is this suggested use and/or adaptive re-use?” Gaffney said. Steven Super, another CPOA director, suggested that a plan for St. Paul’s involved knocking down every structure except for the façade of the building that faces the Stewart Avenue and Rockaway Avenue intersection. CPOA Director and Environmental Advisory Board member Evelyn Fasano asked about a possibility that an architect could be appointed to evaluating the St. Paul’s structure in July, as Trouvé said the Village Board will meet once in both July and August.

Fasano wanted to learn about the potential costs of hiring an architect and when their renderings could be made available to the public, if any designs were developed. “If we were going to hire a consultant architect it would come up for discussion by the Board of Trustees. Another CPOA member suggested that the village is pursuing the routine RFP process and outlining a scope of work for a potential contracted architectural firm. Trouvé commented that Mayor Daughney’s rationale starts with putting out a list of village priorities. Such discussions at the CPOA and among residents would only benefit the process of evaluating St. Paul’s future. “People (trustees) were encouraged to add things to our priorities’ list. I know I added items related to technology used by village personnel, and several other things such as record-keeping. We have seasonal, part-time and full-time workers and everyone must be accounted for. I think that as we move along and address each item input will be sought from the community,” she said.

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the intersections of Cathedral Avenue and Third Street and Cathedral Avenue and Fourth Street. The data was sent to Antoinette Bocca of Nassau County Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering Unit, and the report reflects incidents from a 38 month period: January 1, 2014 up to June 2017. As of the June 15 Traffic Commission meeting, the village was still awaiting any email reply or correspondence from Aryeh Lemberger, the unit head of Traffic Engineering, Planner III at Nassau County Department of Public Works following up on the request. The CPOA Traffic Commission liaison, Pat DiMattia, noted that Lemberger was away around the last Garden City Traffic Commission meeting on Thursday April 20. The Commission meets once every two months. “The big issue will be any resolution of what the county will do at Cathedral Avenue and either Third or Fourth. We (the CPOA) were supposed to have this to discuss at our June meeting but the Commission’s June 15 agenda details the accident data submitted by the Garden City Police June 2 – we all see that accident numbers keep growing. It is just mindboggling that we cannot move this forward. Our CPOA Trustee Theresa Trouvé is on the Traffic Commission so at least we have someone to speak up,” DiMattia said. The item was discussed in detail at the CPOA meeting on June 13. Cole says her concern at the moment is if Nassau County officials do receive and con-

sider the request, they must have the latest accident data including a number of crashes in the Cathedral stretch at Third and Fourth Streets from early May into early June. She said an email DiMattia distributed prior to the June meeting only contained accident data until October 2016, which coincides with the Traffic Commission’s local vote for action by Nassau County. Cole wanted to ensure the county has the up-to-date information from Garden City, as the police sent it. “The differential being presented to Nassau County (from October to June) will total something like 18 to 20 accidents on Cathedral – pretty significant. We even had a landscaping truck turn over. We need to query whether Nassau County has current data,” Cole explained. Another Traffic Commission June 15 agenda item related to last year’s request for Nassau County to perform a study of the Golf Club Lane and Eleventh Street to determine the need for a traffic light, right in front of the new senior center. DiMattia told the CPOA the village is still waiting on Nassau County for that study. Trouvé joined the Traffic Commission with Village Board reorganization in April. She looked forward to her second Commission meeting, and less than 48 hours prior to it she explained to CPOA directors and members the frustrations for the village to wait for County DPW’s responses, specifically word from Lemberger’s office. Hochheiser asked what the Commission can do now with

its June meeting before he stood up and distributed photographs of several accidents along Cathedral Avenue since May began, including one May 10 and another on Memorial Day weekend. “They (Nassau County) may comment that Garden City has to take its place in line. I am willing to speak with County Legislator Laura Schaefer too right now,” Trouvé said. CPOA members questioned how priorities are placed on traffic light requests municipalities have for the county roads running through villages or hamlets. Former Deputy Mayor and current CPOA Director Richard Silver confirmed that the “first in, first out” principle would apply to the county decisions on requests. Silver spoke about a meeting about one year ago he and Trustee Trouvé attended with Lemberger about the Merillon Avenue and Rockaway Avenue

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intersection in front of Garden City High School for traffic control. “They were trying manage expectations and they told us that one could take a year. They just wanted to let us know they were getting to it on their list – it is crazy with the backlog and limited staffing and how slowly these things move. I know we’ve gone through it before without a lot of success,” he said. DiMattia looked at the big picture and said it was frightening with the injury column on the GCPD report from 2014 to June 2017 showing dozens. “It’s a lot of injuries – God forbid there is a fatality here on Cathedral Avenue,” she said. Residents interested in joining the CPOA can contact the new President Michael Tiedemann, mail correspondence to the CPOA at P.O. Box 155, Garden City, NY 11530-0155 or visit GCCPOA.org.

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From page 1 tion in all schools – phonics, fluency, comprehension, and points of assessment as well as implications for scheduling. Together we read and analyzed 10 articles and compared and contrasted research-based findings on approaches to teaching reading,” she told the school board June 6. Abruzzo added that conversations with Dr. Stahl gave the Committee an indication that the in-district instruction is excellent, and there are some areas to optimize and build further. She says Stahl’s objectivity and experience helped Garden City Schools create its long and short term goals for reading instruction. Cannone said the 32 volunteers who signed up for the Reading Committee was “a surprising, shocking and inspiring collaboration.” He noted that the many educators involved represent a tremendous depth and breadth of knowledge in K through 12 education. He likened the 10 months’ of experience the 32 faculty members engaged in to a graduate-level reading course including a look at the science behind reading, separate from ELA (English/Language Arts). One of the key trains of thought the Reading Committee and district personnel considered was the fact that reading itself does not come naturally to the human mind, as it is an experience based on codification of symbols (letters and/or numbers) as well as organized text. “It is an interaction between students and text. Because texts and academic tasks get harder the ability as a reader can fluctuate over time. Some of the texts as academic professionals (as part of the Committee’s study) challenged us,” Cannone explained. Hemlock Principal Audrey Bellovin presented Committee findings and said every human had to learn the concept of taking sounds and assigning symbols to them, and decoding symbols into sounds. “We really talked about how students are learning to read in their primary grades and then reading to learn once they get down to initial Elementary stages. There is tremendous alignment in Garden City between school buildings and the appropriate reading levels for each grade. The teachers and administrators are highly attuned to the children’s needs and eager to build and refine practices,” she said. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen said nationally, science research has examined decoding to read. “The more we map brains, the more we understand it,” he said. Keeping the kindergarten literacy block (time period), active guided reading groups for students in grades kindergarten through 5, and for Phonics the “word-work” initiative in all grades K to 12 were noted as items to remain

as-is. The Committee reports to the school board that Garden City Schools feature a number of strong and authentic ELA assessments. The “education engineers” Cannone says Garden City has in-district have validated a strong foundation for building. Hemlock Kindergarten Teacher Lorraine Mayo said for classes K to 12 the review looked at word recognition, phonological awareness, concepts of print, spelling development, reading fluency, conceptual vocabulary, the writing process and motivation. How reading material and subjects are taught were also dissected, from one-on-one instruction to group reading and individual students’ tasks of reading. “It was a lengthy audit that led to discussions and procedures among practices at the various grade levels and school buildings,” she said. There are areas in need of alignment to make the best use of students’ and teachers’ time starts with conceptual vocabulary, as Bellovin pointed out. “It is not that we are not teaching it, but we look at if there is a better way to more explicitly deliver this instruction for conceptual vocabulary,” she said. Another question on the various stages teachers in Garden City Schools are in their careers lead to the Committee’s talks on the training different people have had for their respective positions. In sum, the discussion turned to “new versus veteran teachers” in terms of approach, guidelines, and whether or not the district is now in line with Reading teachers’ trainings. Chief among the priorities for Garden City to incorporate are staff development; a Garden City reading boot camp for new teachers and/or a refresher course for veteran teachers. “Whether it is a teacher just graduated from college or someone with prior experience, we want the new hires to understand the Garden City brand; what it means to address reading in this district. Because of that we felt it was important to give them a briefing on what that is and how it works, and most importantly who they can reach out to internally with faculty for reading guidance,” Dr. Cannone said. He referenced the faculty mentoring program led by Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Dr. Maureen Appiarius and the reading curricula component can become a small segment of that in Garden City Schools. A two-year timeline for implementing the development series plus developing “data-driven Decision Trees for RTI evaluation” was presented to the school board, with the intent of each initiative growing more robust and complex as time passes. RTI is short for “Response to Intervention,” a framework for collecting and maintaining data to match students’ needs to intervention. Cannone says for the 2018-2019 school

year the district will attempt institution of computer-based assessment programs in Reading. Part the plans Garden City Schools will operate on is driven by New York State moving to all computer-based assessments (standardized testing) by 2020. Another component for that year, now 15 months away, will be the use of a digital data management repository. Tracking students’ reading levels consistency is a high priority. The assessment and RTI evaluation component of Reading focuses on tracking reading fluency more frequently for students who need it. “The process of looking at students’ fluency, as fluency is a very strong indicator of future comprehension skill, will involve modifying the way we do it so we can perform it even better,” Cannone explained. Stewart School Reading Teacher Lauren Healy served on the Assessment Audit subcommittee of the district’s Reading Committee. “We went to school buildings and talked with faculty and administration to look at the type of assessments we are using for reading. We had a multifaceted K through 12 survey and we found that Garden City Schools really use good quality research-based materials that assess various components of reading and children’s abilities at various levels,” she said. Locust School Reading Teacher Jane Emmett updated the school board on “areas in need of fine-tuning, optimization and alignment.” Others said the Committee was able to identify a few voids and redundancies. Dr. Cannone commented on the phonics program for all grades and evaluating the 44 sounds in the English language. “We approach phonics in a good way but we can do it even better if we make it more systematic. To that end there should be an evaluation of more formalized programs that exist. We want it to be as tight and as research-allocated as it can be,” he said. Cannone said the Assessment Audit looked at day to day classroom work that parents are familiar with throughout the school year. “Some of our grade-level benchmarks got really high marks and reviews from our independent consultant, and that is gratifying. It is exciting to confirm that so much of what we (GCUFSD) do is of high quality. One charge to the Committee was to identify priorities – that is where the need for professional development comes in, and we must have respect for existing processes. We want to be cognizant of what works and what is important to preserve even while we modify aspects of it. Generally people in the education profession tend to be patient people,” he said. Cannone spoke about guided reading in the lower grades and the progression

in different forms into Middle School and High School. “That close connection between teacher and student on what they are reading and how they are doing it is a definite keep. There is no doubt about it. Our K through 12 ELA program is tremendously purposeful and differentiated – it is creative and it is student-centric. That is why it works. When our students graduate GCHS they are college and career ready – we can honestly say we’re sending them off as well-prepared as they can be. It is because of how our reading and ELA programs overlap each other,” he said, noting the upcoming Class of 2017 graduation next Saturday. Another important initiative will be aligning Reading curricula in the district to next-generation Science and Social Studies standards. “Reading is about reading in all areas, not just ELA. Our ELA-based nonfiction is very important for the mind to work to read these texts effectively. The overall district goals include one of this Committee’s goals,” Dr. Cannone explained. Cannone, who joined GCUFSD in summer 2015, said he has learned that what separates the high-ranking school district here from others on Long Island is the reflective nature and the “KeepStart-Stop” format for curriculum review to investigate all aspects. Dr. Feirsen called Reading the foundation for many of the academic programs Garden City and all walks of education have to offer a student. He said the annual curriculum review presentation, delivered to the community each June for over a decade, examines a subject area in Garden City Schools K through 12 series “in a very strategic fashion as we look to identify best practice, state of the art curricula.” “The goal for curriculum review is to come out with a workable multi-year plan to remain current in the field, apply best practices and develop plans to go forward. When the presentation leaves off it will give us a set of objectives,” Dr. Feirsen said. He says a primary question involves working with what is in place in the district and continuing the effective teaching methods and curriculum features. From there the focus is on fine-tuning and integrating new ideas “to keep current with teaching and learning, as in education and every field things are always changing.” Third is cutting some of the less-preferred materials, program features or methodologies. Outside of the district’s controls, building great reading skills and habits are an inherent contribution Garden City parents have made. School Board Vice President Tom Pinou considered comprehension “the backbone of reading.” He talked about progress into Middle School and High School, and Pinou questioned Cannone and comSee page 31

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From page 30 mittee members on their findings at the June 6 meeting. “What is it we do in classrooms and taking home for parents in the community to determine reading comprehension? And how do you enhance that?” he asked. Cannone says it starts with the process of letter and sound recognition and sight words for young learners. Text features and sentence structure then leads to processing material, ultimately the comprehension develops. “Parents can play a role in talking with teachers and principals and starting with youngest kids’ sight words and

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flash cards as they learn them. Those are things that help develop their brain power. As they get older, reading with your children and asking the kids questions about what they read – asking to make a prediction or identify cause and effect, or to describe a character – those are fundamental things that happen to bring up good readers inside and outside of schools. That is because their parents and guardians helped turned them into those people. In classes we do all the science behind it but those are the very real and very practical, simple things people can do,” Cannone explained.

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From page 8 City Middle School has been educated at our Sun Safety Assembly. For more than 10 years, we have taught the children of our community skin cancer prevention.” Their persistent fight along with numerous other local citizens forced the Board to lower their field usage feel. Carlo reminded the village of numerous adolescent cancer patients from Garden City are treated at Winthrop University. Carlo pleaded that the $50,000 they receive provides much needed funds to treat these patients and lack of support from the Gallagher will force them to limit some of these services. The Foundation thanks the Board for this decision to adjust the fee for the tournament but still doesn’t accept the simple fact that why should a local long standing charity pay above the operating cost for the St. Paul’s facility. The Union Free District is holding to their policy of covering cost for the Middle and High School. Why can’t the village follow suit? Randi believes that without lowering the fees, those benefactors will lose

out on opportunities to help others in need. “If we have to stop giving them 50 thousand dollars then that could potentially have an impact on the services that the Mollie’s Fund provides and the Cancer Centers for Kids.” Jack and Maggie Biggane are upset by the new costs as they say the fees are just too high. “It is our understanding that thirty thousand dollars per weekend is an unfair markup for charities. The Village cost for St Paul’s is $2300/ day and less for the High School and Middle School fields.” Mr. and Mrs. Biggane say that with less revenue comes cuts. “This is less revenue for us to work with so the fees have a direct relation to what we can achieve.” Mr. and Mrs. Biggane stress the importance of organizations like Jay Gallagher, the Andy Foundation, and their own to stay active in Garden City and not be forced to move their events elsewhere just because the fees are so high. “If we lose our homegrown foundations, what kind of legacy do we have? The new fees have already been put in place, as of June 1st 2017.

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Participants of Sprachfest at Hauppauge High School

GC Middle School German students compete in Sprachfest

Congratulations to Frau Galvez’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade German students who participated in SPRACHFEST at Hauppauge High School held on Saturday, March 18th. Garden City Middle School swept the competition in the categories of geography, vocabulary, culture, numbers, baking, poetry as well as musical and dramatic performances in German. Congratulations to the following 8th grade winners: Emily Kerimian, Deanna Turner, and Hailey Olshefsky: 1st place, Hänsel and Gretel skit; Hailey Olshefsky, Grace Asher, Ryan Murphy, Quinn Sullivan,

Nate Lau, Hugh Keenan, Victoria Ernst, Sophie Read, and Ryan Padala:1st place, Instrumental Music; Kathleen Adams, Victoria Ernst, Julie Murphy, and Ryan Padala: 1st place, Culture Bowl; Julienne King, Fiona Pfaff, Emily Kerimian, and Deanna Turner:1st place, Scrabble competition; Kathleen Adams, Logan Morrison, Nick Ragas, and Sophia Soberon: 1st place, Vocal Music; Quinn Sullivan: 1st place, Number Bee; Rebecca Melkonian:1st place, Poster Contest; Logan Morrison: 2nd place, Geography Bee; and Caroline Egan and Julienne King: 3nd place, Baking Contest

(Gugelhupf cake). Congratulations to the following 7th grader winners: Molly Dougherty joined by 6th graders Tara Kerimian, Faith Short, and Isabelle Soberon: 1st place, 3 Little Pigs skit; Molly Dougherty: 1st place, Baking Contest (Apfelkuchen); Ryan Glenn: 1st place, Geography Bee; Leila Donner and Emily Pogozelski: 2nd place, poetry recitation; Aidan Metz and Niall Cowie: 2nd place, vocal music; Aidan Metz: 2nd place, Vocabulary Bee; Lauren Blum and Avery Hearon: 3rd place, Vocal Music; George Gaspari: 3rd place, Number Bee; Julia Jushchenko: 3rd

place, Video Contest and winner of the Sprachfest t-shirt design contest. We will see her great design on next year’s t-shirt! Congratulations to the following 6th grade winners who performed the “Kleider” song: Melissa Bass, Jacque Bass, Kevin Blum, Kelly Deutsch, Eric Hartmann, Tara Kerimian, Steve Lewis, Lauren Persaud, Faith Short, Isabelle Soberon, and Emily Trocchia. And special thanks to 8th grader Ryan Padala for his guest appearance in their song! Congratulations to Frau Galvez and to all of the Sprachfest participants on a job that was, in a word, “Fantastisch”!

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“The value of life is not based on how long we live, but how much we contribute to others in society.” – Buddha Thank you to our GC PTA volunteers. You contribute so much and you are truly valued. Because of you and all who support the Garden City PTA we had a wonderful year! Last week, we started to look back over the year and provide our readers highlights from the year. We began with student, staff, and PTA’s awards and recognitions, as well as, our successful grant program. This week we will highlight how your support of the PTA positively impacts children in school and at home. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become longstanding traditions in our schools and for our students. Here is a list of some of our 2016-17 programs. PTA enriching students’ school experience through cultural and educational programs: • Yoga at Hemlock, Homestead & Locust Schools • Field trip to LICM: Stratford School Second Grade • Support STEAM initiatives at Hemlock, Homestead, Locust and Stewart Schools • Game Builders Academy & Minecraft Camp, Stewart & Stratford Schools Grades 3 & 4 (2015-16 Approved Grant) • Fifth Grade Cultural Trip - Metropolitan Opera House: Fidelio • First Grade Cultural Trip Kupferberg Center Earthbeats • National PTA Reflections Program K-12, 2016 Theme What is your Story? 498 entries, 119 Garden City Winners, 11 Nassau Region PTA Winners, 4 NYS PTA Winners, 2 advanced to National PTA Level. • Arts-in-Education Committee working directly with school administration to find wonderful school-based programs for students. PTA supporting literacy and the love of reading through: • Engaging author visits: Stratford School: Brian Pinkey;

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Our favorite author of the “I Survived…” series, Lauren Tarshis, spoke to inspired elementary students at Stewart School. Stewart School: Lauren Tarshis; Hemlock School: Valerie Pfundstein • Co-sponsoring NYS PTA Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) Program in all our K-5. March will forever be known as PARP Month in GC! PTA always putting the Health & Safety of children first! • Through our award winning district-wide Don’t Text & Drive Campaign • Jacy Good’s Hang Up & Drive presentation at GCHS including AT&T’s It Can Wait - Courtesy of Assemblyman Ra • Pre & Post Prom Events coming to the GCHS next week! Co-sponsored with the Garden City Community Coalition • PTA CPR Training Day at GCHS PTA setting time aside for family fun and community service: • Family Fun Nights: Stratford School and Middle School* hosted BINGO Nights • GCMS CARES, *Co-sponsored with GCPS and GC Community Coalition to benefit children at Winthrop Hospital. • Volunteers helping to spread some GC Spirit during spirit week activities. In PTA, we believe family engagement is critical to student success. Schools and families must work together col-

laboratively to create environments for student success. PTA provides caregivers the vehicle to engage and the resources and tools to get involved and stay involved. Here are a few ways we engaged parents in 2016-17: • 28 School PTA Meetings Held • Courage to Speak, Co-sponsored with Garden City Community Coalition & Garden City SEPTA • Differentiated Learning, Co-sponsored with Garden City SEPTA • College Major Night, Co-sponsored with GCPS • Parent University, Community Co-sponsored Event • Monthly eNewsletters • Weekly PTA Section in GC News • Website gardencitypta.org • Facebook & Twitter @ GardenCityPTA • Countless volunteer opportunities to help in our schools “The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.” You will find PTA members advocating for our children all year long! • School budget communication • Meetings with local legislators

• StandUp4GCPS 17 - State Aid Campaign • Participation in NYS PTA Resolutions Process • Through the work of our PTA Committees: Curriculum, Health & Safety, & Legislation • Representatives at Board of Education Meetings • Representatives on district committees: Anti-Bullying, Health & Safety, Interview, HS Start Time Steering Committee, Site-Based, Professional Development, Board of Education Legislative Affairs Committee

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Attention Primary Parents • Rain date: 6/19, M Homestead Field Day • Kindergarten at 10:00 am • 1st grade at 1:30 pm • 6/20, T – Final report cards • 6/21, F - Half day dismissal • 6/21-6/22, W-Th - Half day dismissal • 6/23, F - One hour dismissal, last day of school Attention Elementary Parents • 6/19, M - Stewart and Stratford Fifth Grade Pool Party (rain date: 6/20, T) • 6/20, T – Final report cards • 6/21-6/22, W-Th - Half day dismissal • 6/23, F - One hour dismissal, last day of school Attention Middle School Parents

• 6/13-6/22, T-Th - Final Exams and Regents • 6/23, F Last day of school Attention High School Parents • 6/12-6/22, M-Th - Final Exams and Regents • 6/22, Th – Pre-Prom event at GCHS sponsored by GCPS, GC Community Coalition and GC PTA at 6:00 pm • 6/22, Th - GCHS Prom at GC Hotel at 8:00 pm • 6/23, F - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal and Senior Breakfast at GCHS at 9:00 am • 6/24, Sat - GCHS Class of 2017 Graduation at GCHS at 10:00 am • 6/24, Sat - Graduation Reception sponsored by GCTA and GC PTA at GCHS at 11:30 am

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From page 2 We recognize the special love that a father has for his child, and we join as a community to thank each and every father for having the room in his heart to cooperate with God’s Divine Plan to provide for and protect children, born and pre-born. The tribute also reaches out to fathers whose expectant mothers may be facing difficult pregnancies, by providing them with the names of confidential and caring, professional agencies that provide life-affirming assistance to mothers in need. In addition, for fathers who may be grieving over a lost, aborted child and in need of confidential and healing counseling, there is help as well. Please know that you are not alone. More and more men are coming forward for healing, and through their personal testimonies, are reaching out to others so that they too may receive the forgiveness and mercy of God. Please consider contacting LUMINA, a post-abortion ministry that offers a very loving and understanding program for men called, “Hope & Healing After Abortion”. Call them at 877-586-4621; email them at Lumina@ postabortionhelp.org , or visit their website at http://postabortionhelp.org. You will be warmly welcomed. Also, view an informative and compassionate online video for men, featuring Fr. Benedict Groeschel and the founder of LUMINA, Theresa Bonopartis. Visit: http:// postabortionhelp.org/pah/ewtn-menabortion/. Lastly, please take some time to read these personal “Men’s Stories of Healing” testimonies. Go to: http://postabortionhelp. org/pah/for-men-2/mens-stories-ofhealing/. The topics of six personal testimonies are: 1. A Journey of Healing with Jesus. 2. For Better or Worse – Marrying Someone Who Is Post-Abortive. 3. I Didn’t Have a Choice.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com 4. Hope for Post-Abortive Men. 5. My Confession. 6. Companions on the Journey to Canaan. On this Father’s Day 2017, we pray that God will bestow His special blessings on all fathers. The Church of St. Joseph and the Church of St. Anne Respect Life Ministries, And the Knights of Columbus St. Joseph-Bishop Baldwin Council #15809

Then he explained, “Mr. Bower, we are Muslims and we don’t drink or smoke.” I said they were turning down a million dollar deal. He hung up. Every day I see Muslim people so this story will always be on my mind. Thanks for listening. Dr. “Bugs” Bower

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To the Editor: At this special time of the year when so many hard working young men and women have graduated or are getting ready to graduate I thought perhaps the Community of Garden City and elsewhere would like to know what ever happened to the pretty girl in the wheelchair we wrote about many years ago in our letter to the editor. Well she’s been busy accomplishing her dream of going to college, she’s been on the Dean’s List several times, was inducted into the Honor Society for Psychology and won an award for breaking barriers to achieve these goals. On June 2nd she rolled across the stage at Queensborough Community College to

To the Editor: In the early 1980s I worked with Delite Records in New York City and this is a story that I’d like to publicize. All over the country, there were both black and white radio stations. I was hired by a record company called PIP - Pickwick International Presentations to record and produce “hits”. We could not compete with the major record companies moneywise. So I decided to work with the black radio stations and backed Delite Records, who were promoting a black group called “Kool and the Gang.” Also, you may recall there was Reynolds, with a menthol cigarette called “Kool” menthol cigarettes. I went to them and made this deal - if and when we ever had a hit being played by both black and white radio stations. They would print what was called a “bounce back” on the top of every carton of cigarattes. It would say “Buy this carton and get $1 off every Kool and the Gang LP”. We considered this a million dollar deal. Well, it did happen. We had “Funky Stuff”, “Jungle Boogie” and “Celebration.” Wow! I received a call from Reynolds cigarettes to come in and sign a contract. They explained that the whole world is smoking their cigarettes and we might have our recordings sold everywhere. Here’s the “punch”: I called Robert Bell, Kool, who was, I believe about 17, and asked to speak with his father. We talked and he thanked me for all I had accomplished.

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Everyone wins at GCHS’s Epic Battle of the Classes

The brutally hot temperature did not deter more than 250 students and teachers from participating in the high school’s third annual Battle of the Classes on Friday, May 19th. The event was created to honor the memories of Jamie and Paige Malone, high school counselor Jim Malone’s beautiful, enthusiastic and altruistic daughters, who tragically passed away after a car accident. The GCHS students were honored to donate the $16,000 they raised to the foundation that bears the girls’ names, which is dedicated to providing assistance to local individuals, groups and families in need. All of the students participated in the Student Council’s Spirit Week, and competed in grade-level bake sales each day leading up to the epic “Battle.” Although each class outdid them-

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Here we are in June and school will soon be over for the summer. Camp could be in the students’ future and a vacation at the beach is always a good possibility. Whatever you want to do is a possibility and all you really need is good weather. The Garden City Pool is now open and that will make a lot of folks happy. I know that makes me happy and I am looking forward to spending time there very much. Everyone needs some good exercise as well as good weather to get us through the season. There was a good crowd that turned out for the usual festival before the Belmont Stakes on Saturday. This is a longstanding event that all were anticipating and were not disappointed. It’s been going on for many years now and always has good weather. How you made out - if you bet on the horses at the Belmont races the next day we can now read in the papers. This is the time when a block party is a good idea and you get to know some of those new neighbors as well. All you need is good organizers to get folks to sign up and tell you what dish they will bring. Do not worry if there are duplications as it will all be gone by the end of the party. We had a number of block parties quite a while ago and since we had been out sailing they had to move the block at the end of the street to allow us to bring our boat onto the street and swing it down the driveway to the back yard where it rested during the week. It was a great hit for the little ones. However, those days are now long gone, but the memories linger on. Sometimes I wonder if there are still block parties in the Village. They were a lot of fun and you got to know so many of your neighbors. Try it and I am sure you will have more than one. Check out passes at the Garden City Library for Old Westbury Gardens, the Intrepid, Cradle of

Aviation, t h e Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, the Cloisters Museum and Gardens, and the New York Historical Society as well as the Long Island Children’s Museum. You can check this out if you did not get the listing from the Friends of the Library and they probably will have an extra copy for you. You will not be sorry and I can vouch for their excellent choices of places to go and things to see for all ages. New York City is also a good place to go with the children of all ages and walk uptown is an interesting one. Just think of all the places you can go to and do visit the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. The young children will love the Lions and there is a nice park behind the Library where you can rest a while. Here on Long Island I can recommend Jones Beach for all ages. Did you know that the Mexican Poinsettia made its way to the United States in 1828 - well you do now. Just a few more Did You Know facts: In 1935 the First Orange Bowl was held, Jesse Owens set six world records in less than an hour at the Berlin Olympic Games and Babe Ruth (as a Boston Brave) hit the 714th and final home run of his career and Hank Greenberg was selected American League MVP unanimously. How about that for old time facts but interesting ones. It seems that 1935 was a very busy time for sports. Garden City is well known for many things and volunteers is one of them. The saying goes: volunteers don’t just do the work, they make it work. Have a nice week - try out some of the places I wrote about and take time to relax. See you next week

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Garden City High School Class of 1957 holds 60th reunion The Garden City High School Class of 1957 held its 60th reunion at a Marriott resort on Hutchison Isoand in Stuart, Florida, in April. Beverly Bush Murphy and Barbara Snowden Ziegler were in charge of organizing the reunion and they did an excellent job. Those class members attending were: John Bickford, Tim Dugan, Barry Lemieux, Fred Mastin, Fred Rustmann, OPeter Langmore, Dick Rasor, Bob Pirrmann, Pete Haeffner, Warren Miller, George Murphy, Tom Edwards, Gary Savage, Val Perry, Beverly Bush,

Barbara Snowden, Betsy Pettit, Sally Smith, Peggy Healy, Kirsten Holst, Judy Prybylski, Mimi Nolte, Nancy Eliot, Sandra Regenie, Carol Narissi, Linda Minieri. At the evening’s festivities Fred Mastin gave his delightful interpretation of a Long Island Railroad conductor calling out the stops along the way. Betsy Pettit Smith read a poem she had written about memories of Garden City High. One of the highlights of the event was trivia questions that the class members had submitted about life in 1957.

Poem for 60th Reunion Garden City High How 60 years went by. Here we are once again To celebrate our class. How did we get this old? And how fast the years did pass. The football games, the Sandwich Shop The teachers that we knew. The challenges of growing up And learning from it too. Mr. Langly, Mrs. Schnaubelt, Mr. Slocombe and Mr. Foran too Are part of all our memories. And now, we’re older than they were. It’s hard to believe but it’s true.

60 years and we still remember The good times that we had. And mourn the loss of those who passed Which makes us feel so sad. But as the song goes We will have these moments to remember. So, soon we’ll say a fond farewell And shed a tear or two. But we’ll still have the spirit of GC High And may God be good to you.

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Legislator honors Eagle Scout

Natalie Gribbin, Calum Gribbin, Legislator Laura Schaefer and Jim Gribbin. Congratulations to Calum Gribbin of Garden City on earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest level of achievement for the Boy Scouts of America. Calum celebrated this great

accomplishment with his proud parents Natalie and Jim Gribbin. Legislator Laura Schaefer attended the event to congratulate Calum and honor the occasion with a Legislative Citation.

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States 2017 has been the rally call for the GCHS Girls Varsity lacrosse team since last fall. This past Saturday in Cortland, New York, led by senior captains Celia Concannon, Devon Heaney and Kaitlyn Larsson, the girls were rewarded for their hard work and dedication when they defeated FayettevilleManlius in the Class B state championship by a score of 16-8. During a game where GC was down 3-0 early, and again down 5-2 midway through the first half, the Trojans went on a 12-1 run to dominate from that point forward. Kaitlyn Larsson made 10 saves, and Garden

Garden City Girls Lacrosse wins State Championship Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense played a key role in holding back a potent Fayetteville-Manlius offense who won 10 of the gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first 13 draw controls. Multiple, spectacular defensive stops by Devon Heaney, Katherine Galzerano, Catherine Conway and Deanna Weisenburger prevented FM from taking a larger lead until the Garden City offense kicked it into gear. Midfielders Celia Concannon, Caitlin Cook, Sarah Mackey and Liana McDonnell worked tirelessly on the draw circle and on both offense and defense, and the GC attack line of Jackie Brattan, Kelly George, Sarah Kaval and

Jenn Medjid went to work. Caitlin Cook tied the game at 5 on an assist from Kelly George. When FM answered with a goal of their own, George tied the score, assisted by Medjid, on a ball that was won in the midfield on a great play by Celia Concannon. Just minutes later, Jenn Medjid scored again off an assist from George, and the GC girls never looked back taking a 10-6 lead into halftime on a goal by Sarah Kaval and two more from Medjid. In the second half, Jackie Brattan, Liana McDonnell, Continued on page 43

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Sarah Mackey and Caitlin Cook dominated on the draw circle helping GC keep possession. The Trojans added 6 second half goals, including 2 by Jackie Brattan, to keep Fayetteville-Manlius from within striking distance. Kelly George (3 goals, 4 assists) & Jenn Medjid (6 goals, 1 assist) led the Trojan’s offensively. Sarah Kaval added 2 goals and 1 assist, Jackie Brattan & Caitlin Cook each tallied 2 goals, and Liana McDonnell recorded 1 goal. Kaitlyn Larsson finished with 10 saves. Senior attack Kelly George, senior goalie Kaitlin Larsson, junior attack Jenn Medjid and sophomore midfielder Liana McDonnell were selected to the All Tournament team. Larsson was also named the game’s MVP, and junior defender Catherine Conway was the

recipient of the Sportsmanship Award. Congratulations to seniors Jackie Brattan, Celia Concannon, Katherine Galzerano, Kelly George, Taylor Gladd, Devon Heaney, Sarah Kaval, Kaitlyn Larsson and Keeley Scott. The 2017 seniors were leaders on and off the field and were instrumental in Garden City’s back to back state titles. In Garden City’s semi-final match up against Yorktown the day before the championship game, strong starts to the first and second halves proved to be the deciding factor in the GC win. Offensively, Jackie Brattan led with 5 goals, Kelly George tallied 4 goals and 4 assists, Jenn Medjid added 4 goals and 1 assist, Sarah Kaval recorded 3 goals, and Celia Concannon totaled 1 goal and 3 assists to pace the GC offense. Liana McDonnell and Mary Kate Dolan each added 1 goal, and

Sarah Mackey recorded 1 assist. Goalie Kaitlyn Larsson tallied 8 saves behind Garden City’s fantastic four - defenders Deanna Weisenburger, Catherine Conway, Devon Heaney and Katherine Galzerano. Larsson was also named the game MVP. The season was truly special. Team captains Celia Concannon, Devon Heaney and Kaitlyn Larsson, along with their parents and coaches Diane Chapman, Gina Leake and Kerin Boghosian worked tirelessly on behalf of the team. From indoor training to the Inside Lacrosse Indoor National Championships to early morning Saturday practices and games in cold, rainy weather to a spring break trio to Boston and a visit to Fenway Park. From pasta parties and parent parties and monogrammed robes and flowers on Senior Day - a lifetime of great memories in one season.States 2017 - a storybook ending!

Garden City Seniors - States 2017

Juniors with the State Champions Sign!

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All Americans Jenn Medjid and Kaitlyn Larsson

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GCHS students take top prizes at Italian poetry competition

On March 24, nine Garden City High School students participated in the AATI (Association of Teachers of Italian) Poetry Contest. Participants from Mrs. Lea Brunetti’s classes memorized and recited poems for which judges evaluated them on five criteria. The recitation reflects the students’ public speaking skills, composure, and critical thinking, for the presentation

must embody the interpretation of the work. The poems ranged from those written during the Renaissance to those from contemporary poets. Alex Stefanik won a silver medal for level three, and Christina Bennett earned Honorable Mention for the same level. Nicholas Bambino also placed second for contestants in level four. For the same level, Alexis Spera was awarded an

Honorable Mention. For level five, Gabrielle Frandina earned an Honorable Mention by reciting a very challenging poem. When asked to comment on the event, Gabriella Montanaro and Gabrielle Frandina, both seniors, said: “It is a great way to form relationships with students from other schools, who also appreciate the Italian culture and language.”

Garden City High School Italian Poetry students with their awards (left to right): Gabrielle Frandina, Nicholas Bambino, Alexandra Stefanik, Alexis Spera and Christina Bennett.

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Middle School students compete in robotics competition Garden City Middle School students Nicholas Stamidis and Charlie Ambach competed in the VEX IQ Worlds Robotics Competition held on April 23rd-25th at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. Although this was not a school-sponsored event, the boys worked together to attend and compete. “They had a terrific time and competed admirably!” shared Mr. Ambach, Director of Technology at Friends Academy in Locust Valley. “For the

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Discover new displays for summer at the Library

The Garden City Public Library invites residents to come in and browse the Library’s display area for books to read this summer. The displays located near the circulation area feature both fiction and nonfiction books, which have been selected for your summer interests and reading pleasure. Readers will discover “Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Summer

Reads” to enjoy at the pool or beach. Among the new displays are “A Taste of Summer” for backyard barbecue chefs and “Sun Fun!” for sports and recreation enthusiasts. There are also displays for Father’s Day, Wedding Planning, and Photography Lovers. Whatever your plans are this summer, there are books at the Library to enjoy the season.

Library hosts final exam study session

The Garden City Public Library hosted a special Final Exam Study Session on Saturday, June 10th from 12PM-2PM for students in grades six to twelve. The Library had tables and chairs set up for students to study in the large meeting room and provided pizza and soda for lunch. The Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta (second from left) and Library Board Chair J. Randolph Colahan are pictured with students who enjoyed the snacks and pizza.This program was been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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Seniors listening to oldies.

Seniors enjoy 50s Music Party at Senior Center

On June 5, Disc Jockey George Salem presented his third oldies music program for Garden City Seniors. About 60 people attended and enjoyed singing along to several songs with printed lyrics prepared by George. Everybody reminisced about the music and had a fun afternoon. George is planning a similar program in the fall.

Enjoying the sing-a-long.

Engrossed in lyrics.

George Salem (2nd from right), Janice Salem, Fran DeAngelo and Frank DeAngelo

Gazebo concert series

July 13th will start our popular Summer Gazebo Concert Series on the Village Green. Concerts are held every Thursday at 7:15 pm so bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join us! We will have the following performers: July 13 - North Shore Pops July 20 - Neal Stuart and the Empire State July 27 - Six Gun August 3 - The Clusters August 10 - Joel Zelnick and Move August 17 - The Capris Concerts are held rain or shine. In the case of less than beautiful weather, the concert will be moved indoors to St. Paul’s Cluett Hall at 295 Stewart Avenue.

Community Garden Plots

St. Paul’s Community Garden plots are now available for any Garden City resident interested in planting and maintaining a vegetable or flower garden. It is the responsibility of the resident to plant, water, and maintain their own area if they choose to participate and any “fruits of their labor” are theirs to enjoy. To join in this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Exercise for Seniors

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 FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 am Resistance Bands w/ 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 and payment must accompany any registration. Tuesday, June 20 – New York Botanical Garden featuring the Chihuly Garden Exhibit and lunch on Arthur Avenue. We will travel by coach bus to the Garden where you will have approximately three hours to see the artwork of world-renowned sculptor Dale Chihuly as well as the rose garden and more that venue has to offer. We will then visit Arthur Avenue and have lunch at Mario’s. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Tuesday, July 11 – “Summer on the Boardwalk”, Atlantic City. We will travel by coach bus to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, where we will see a performance of the “Unexpected Surfer Boys” who will sing your favorite summer songs. We will also receive $25 in slot play. Gamble, enjoy the show and walk on the boardwalk to enjoy the day! The cost of this trip will be $50, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel and lunch will be on your own. 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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Monday, June 19 - Regular Mtg Monday, June 26 - Pizza Monday, July 3 - Regular Mtg. Monday, July 10 - Sandwich Lunch Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto at 248-9022. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand 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

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All Garden City men, 55 years and older, are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very “expensive” $10. Meetings are every Monday Noon to 4PM, and a less formal meeting at the same time on Thursdays. The Club offers a large screen TV, card games (bridge, poker, cribbage), chess, backgammon, and billiards. In good weather we offer cookouts, bocce, shuffleboard and horseshoe pitching. (For more information call our membership chairman at 327-0226.)

A musical tribute to “Joan and Joni”

“Joan & Joni,” a musical tribute to legendary singers Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell is up next at Our Times Coffeehouse, on Friday, June 16. In a musical journey from the 1960s to today, Allison Shapira and Kipyn Martin demonstrate the effect Joan and Joni have had on their own musical development as modern musicians. By weaving Joan Baez’s and Joni Mitchell’s themes together with their own individual messages, Allison and Kipyn place an important part of American history in a modern context. Kipyn Martin is an award-winning Americana singer/songwriter whose roots sink into the banks of the Shenandoah River. Allison Shapira is a recovering opera singer who recently found her authentic voice as a folksinger and songwriter. In March 2016, Allison and Kipyn were each nominated by the Washington Area Music Association Awards (WAMMIES) for best contemporary folk vocalist and Kipyn was nominated for songwriter of the year. Kipyn and Allison met during the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) conference in November 2013. Both classically trained singers

and up-and-coming musicians in the DC-area folk scene, they soon realized their musical influences were similarly shaped by the folk revival music of the ‘60s. Soon, Joan & Joni was born. Doors open at 7:15 PM that evening for ticket sales. The suggested donations are $20 adults and $15 students with ID; sorry, no pre-sales are available. Our Times Coffeehouse is in the Ethical Humanist Society building, 38 Old Country Road, two miles west of Meadowbrook Parkway next to the blue water tower. For more information, please visit www.ourtimescoffeehouse. org or call 516-741-7304. Our Times Coffeehouse, staffed entirely with volunteers, has been presenting live music for 27 years. OTC is dedicated to supporting affordable folk music on Long Island, and over the years has hosted hundreds of outstanding performers in a warm, intimate setting. The Our Times Coffeehouse is a joint project of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island (EHS) and the Long Island Progressive Coalition (LIPC), with the assistance of the Research and Education Project of Long Island (REP-LI).

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LEGAL NOTICE PEAKABAY, LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the SSNY on 04/14/2017. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Ave., Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. GC 0637 6X 05/12,19,26,06/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Cook & Inspire LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State (SSNY) 5/5/17. The LLC is located in Nassau County. G. Villanella has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 79 Harbor Lane Massapequa Park, NY 11762. Purpose of Business: Any lawful purpose. Duration: Perpetual. GC 0644 6X 05/19,26,06/02,09,16,23 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of 10 Eileen Avenue LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 2/9/16. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 10 Eileen Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0646 6X 05/19,26,06/02,09,16,23 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. f/k/a Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Julie Soussis a/k/a Julie F. Soussis; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 13, 2008 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 27, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 90 Amherst Street, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 33 Block 301 Lot 459.

L E G A L Approximate amount of judgment $346,871.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 07-007961. Gina Raio Bitsimis, Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: May 3, 2017 GC 0648 4X 05/26,06/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of Back Office 4U, LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/27/17.Off. Loc.: Nassau Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Law Offices of John Coco, PLLC 150 Woodbury Rd. Ste. 5 Woodbury, NY 11797 Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. GC 0650 6X 06/02,09,16,23,30,07/07 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Robert Davidson YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Enloe Drilling and Pumps, Inc. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call

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an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes deCalifornia (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exen-

cion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Çentro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Numero del caso): SC CV G1 16-1480 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Siskiyou County Superior Court 311 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del

demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law Office of Martin F. Andreas 510 Fourth St. Yreka, CA 96097 530-842-1621 DATE: DEC. 22, 2016 (Fecha) MARY FRANCES McHUGH Clerk, (Secretario) Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant on behalf of CCP 416.10 (corporation) SEAL GC 0656 4X 6/9, 16, 23, 30 LEGAL NOTICE The Garden City Union Free School District is requesting proposals for Executive Search Consultant for Superintendent of Schools. For a copy of the request for proposal, please write to the Dana DiCapua, Business Office at 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530 or call 516-478-1040. Proposals must be received in the Business Office no later than June 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. GC 0662 1X 06/16 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of LEDGEFRAME, LLC Articles of the Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/08/17. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at: c/o United States Corporation Agents, Inc., 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn NY 11228. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. GC 0663 6x 06/16, 23m 30; 07/07, 14, 21 Continued on page 53

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53 Continued from page 52 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the PURCHASING DIVISION in the OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK, Incorporated Village of Garden City, Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., D.S.T., FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTIC SURVEY & ASSESSMENT AT GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL AND GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 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: June 16, 2017 GC 0664 1X 06/16 LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by the PURCHASING DIVISION in the OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK, Incorporated Village of Garden City, Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., UNTIL 11:00 A.M., D.S.T., FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following: COMPREHENSIVE CLEANING & FLUSHING OF HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AT GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL AND GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 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: June 16, 2017 GC 0665 1X 06/16

COLLEGE NOTES Stefan Hugel, from Garden City, graduated from Bucknell University on May 21. n

About 475 students graduated from Union College on Sunday, June 11. During the ceremony, speaker John Sexton, president emeritus of New York University, urged the class to build on their time as a family at Union to navigate the challenges that lie ahead. “You leave here as communitarians, or what I call possibilitarians,” he said. “Use Union as the North Star as you go through life, use the memories, use the lessons, use the network.” Graduates included: Nicholas Croce, of Garden City, received a Bachelor of Science degree , majoring in Computer Science. Scott Ernenwein, of Garden City, received a Bachelor of Arts degree Magna Cum Laude, majoring in Political Science. n

Hofstra University’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa inducted 40 students on April 25, 2017. Phi Beta Kappa is considered an emblem of high achievement and strong potential. The society celebrates and advo-

cates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America’s leading colleges and universities. Kevin Patalano of Garden City Samantha Tiger of Garden City n

Loyola University Maryland recognized the following students from the class of 2017 at its Commencement Exercises held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Royal Farms Arena in downtown Baltimore. Marie Clarkson, of Garden City, received a BS degree in Biology/Psychology Mark LaMarr, of Garden City, received a BBA degree in Business Administration Robert Cote, of Garden City, received a BBA degree in Business Administration Stephanie DiPierro, of Garden City, received a BBA degree in Business Administration Lucas Clay, of Garden City, received a BBA degree in Business Administration n

Joseph Francis Randazzo of Garden City, was awarded a BA in politics at the

University of the South’s 2017 commencement ceremonies held in All Saints’ Chapel on the Sewanee campus on May 14. Joseph Francis Randazzo is the child of Anne & Michael A. Randazzo of Garden City. n

Lincoln Osborn, who graduated from Garden City High School in June 2013, was placed on the Dean’s List based on his academic performance in the spring 2017 semester in the College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University. In order to achieve this distinction for a semester, students must earn a grade point average of 3.25 or better in 12 credit hours of graded coursework. Lincoln is a senior at the college, which is located in Cleveland, Ohio. n

The following local students earned degrees at the University of Vermont’s commencement ceremonies on May 20 and 21st: Emma Paisley of Garden City, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences Emily Scott of Garden City, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work Cara Stapleford of Garden City, graduated with a

Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies Kyle Walsh of Garden City, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration n

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the May 5, 2017 commencement exercises. Meghan Raphael of Garden City, who graduated with a degree in writing, rhetoric and technical communication. Phillip Volz of Garden City, who graduated with a degree in integrated science and technology. n

Natalie Pironi has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring Semester of 2017 from the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. n

Thomas Gorman of Garden City, New York, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Gorman was initiated at United States Naval Academy.

Raffle prizes needed for Golf Classic

The Brian J. O’Mara Foundation’s Sixth Annual Golf Classic will be held on August 7, 2017. We would like to request a donation of raffle prizes. All new items, big and small, will be appreciated. Any donations we receive will

be grouped together to create baskets that will be used in a Chinese auction. Thanks to your generous donations, previous years’ Golf Classics have been successful. The Brian J. O’Mara Foundation has been able to

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults

Build a Better World Summer Reading Club 2017

Tweens and Teens can sign up for the Build a Better World Summer Reading Club beginning Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Once you sign-up, you can submit book review cards in the Tweens and Teens room or via email to laurag@gardencitypl. org. Submit one review and you’ll be invited to our End of Summer Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 9 and will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes! Registration is ongoing until Monday, August 7 at 9PM. Reviews must be submitted no later than Tuesday, August 8 at 9PM. Registrants must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win!

Teen Advisory Board

The Teen Advisory Board will be meeting on Wednesday, July 5, 6PM-7PM, to discuss fall programs, including ideas for our Locked-In-The-Library Halloween Party. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. Stop by to share your ideas and what programs you would like to see or help organize at the Library this fall. No registration is required.

Movie Matinee: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Join us for some snacks and beverages while we watch the

newest Harry Potter movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them on Thursday, July 6, 2PM-4:15PM. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 26 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper. This program has been rated PG-13. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Book Club Leaders

Earn volunteer hours by being a teen book discussion leader during one of our Yak and Snack Book Discussions. Teen Book Club Leaders will work with the Young Adult Librarian to help plan and lead the book discussion. Volunteers will be expected to meet at least once prior to the book discussion with the Young Adult Librarian. There is a max of two volunteers per book club meeting. Volunteers must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. This summer’s book club meetings are as follows: • Tuesday, July 11, 5PM-6PM: Alex and Eliza: A Love Story by Melissa de la Cruz • Tuesday, August 7, 5PM-6PM: Legend by Marie Lu If you are interested in volunteering to be a Teen Book Club Leader for one of our book club meetings, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-58405 x242.

Summer Reading

Kick-off Ice Cream Social

Sign up for the Summer Reading Club at our kick-off event while having ice cream, playing Just Dance and singing karaoke at our Summer Reading Club Kick-off Ice Cream Social on Monday, June 26, from 6PM-7PM. No registration is required but ice cream and activities are on a first come, first served basis. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017 and has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Yoga with Cindy Valentine

Calm your body and mind with this Yoga class led by instructor Cindy Valentine which will be held on Tuesday, June 27 from 2:00PM-2:45PM. Registrants should bring a mat or towel. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017 and has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Kahoot Trivia Night

Test your trivia knowledge during Kahoot Trivia Night, which will be held Wednesday, June 2 from 6:00PM-7:00PM. Tweens and teens will work in teams of 2-4 people using the Library’s iPads to compete with the interactive digital trivia tool Kahoot. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall

2017. Snacks and beverages will be served. Registration begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org).

Teen Crafternoon: Geometric Tape Paintings on Canvas

Create a beautiful work of art on canvas by designing geometric patterns using painter’s tape during the program Teen Crafternoon: Geometric Tape Painting on Canvas which will be held on Thursday, June 29 from 2:00PM-3:00PM. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Yak and Snack Book Club: Alex and Eliza

Rise Up, Hamilton fans and join us for a Hamilton-themed book discussion! Read the book Alex and Eliza: A Love Story by Melissa de la Cruz then join us for a discussion on Tuesday, July 11 from 5:00PM-6:00PM. We will discuss the book, the Hamilton musical, and compare them. Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their copies of the book in the Young Adult room to check out. Participants are asked to bring a dinner to eat. Snacks and beverages will

be provided. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017.

Harry Potter Party

Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday by reading the latest Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and then joining us at a Harry Potter Party on Tuesday, July 25 from 5:00PM-6:00PM. We’ll discuss the book and then participate in some Harry Potter related games and activities! Registration is required and begins on Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their copies of the book in the Young Adult room to check out. Participants are asked to bring a dinner to eat. Snacks and beverages will be provided. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017.

Yak and Snack Book Club: Legend

Read Marie Lu’s dystopian science fiction novel Legend and then join us for a book discussion on Tuesday, August 8, 5:00PM-6:00PM. Registration begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Pick up a copy of the book in the YA room to check out. Bring a dinner to eat. Snacks & beverages provided. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017.

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The Garden City Public Library is offering a Summer Loan program for Garden City patrons who are planning to travel or vacation for an extended period of time this summer. The Summer Loan is only for books that are borrowed beginning Monday, June 19, 2017. The loan period begins June 19th and concludes Tuesday, September 12,

2017. This special loan program does not apply to new books, travel books, media including DVDs, audiobooks and music CD’s, large-type books, and young adult and children’s school summer reading list books. The Summer Loan program is for Garden City library cardholders only.

Reminder - the Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sunday for the summer beginning Father’s Day June 18, 2017. The Library’s regular

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1. When parents read, sing and play rhyming games with their toddler, they stimulate language and vocabulary development and build important foundations for learning to read. 2. The program offers toddlers an opportunity for group interaction. 3. The program allows elementary age school children to experience different genres. 4. The program offers recognition to readers. 5. The program offers free incentives to read. 6. Reading aloud to infants stimulates their brains to create new learning pathways and strengthens existing ones. 7. Reading to preschoolers is the most important thing families can do to prepare them for reading. 8. According to the NYSED, children participating in public library summer reading programs benefited academically from story hours, arts and crafts, and other special events designed to enhance the reading experience, when compared to children participating in other local recreational summer programs. 9. Public library summer reading programs are one solution to the “summer slide,” or summer learning loss. The NYSED reports that the public library contributes to the intellectual growth of children during the summer more than any other public institution, including schools. 10. Studies show that what families do to support literacy in the home is more important to student success than family income or education.

Summer Reading Club 2017

The Summer Reading Club for 2017, with the theme “Build A Better World” kicks off on Thursday, June 22nd at 7:00 PM featuring Petra Puppets presenting the LOL Construction Company. Tickets are required and registration is underway on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The “Engineers” Summer Reading Club is for Children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2017. Registration begins on Monday, June 19 at 9:30 AM and continues through Tuesday, August 1st at 9:00 PM. Non-residents can reg-

ister beginning July 3 at 9:30 AM. Children with special needs are welcome to participate with an adult. The “Diggers” Summer Read-To-Me Club is for children between the ages of 2 ½ through 5 (not in Kindergarten in Fall 2017). Registration begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30 AM and continues through Tuesday August 1 at 9PM. Non-residents can register beginning July 3 at 9:30 AM. Children with special needs are welcome to participate with an adult.

Summer Programs

Storytimes will meet on the following Mondays: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. No registration is necessary. Children will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive promptly, as space is limited. 9:45 AM: Rhyme Time Storytime, for ages 6-29 mos. with an adult caregiver. 11:00 AM: Toddler Storytime, for ages 2½-3½ with an adult caregiver. 1:30 PM: Little Listeners Storytime, for ages3-5 (not entering Kindergarten in Fall 2017) without an adult caregiver, 3:00 PM: Grades K & 1 – Storytime, for children entering Grades K & 1 in Fall 2017

Family Fun Nights on Wednesdays The whole family (children ages 2 1/2-Grade 5 and their families) can enjoy these programs on Wednesdays at 7:00PM (except where noted). Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Register for tickets online via Eventkeeper. (www. gardencitypl.org ) Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. June 28 - Live Animal Show with Erik the Reptile Man Registration begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper. Please include the “Number of Tickets Needed” on your registration form. If you’re late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. July 5 - Family Movie Moana. No registration. Firstcome, first-served basis. July 12 - Storytime Under the Stars Registration begins

July 3 on Eventkeeper at 9:30AM. Only one family member registers and at least one adult must attend. This program will be held indoors in case of rain. July 19 - Talent Show Performers must be entering grades K-5 in Fall 2017. Registration for performers begins June 19 at 9:30AM in the Children’s Room. July 26 - Sand Castle Fun with the Baking Coach Registration is required. There is a limit of 15 families with up to 4 members per family participating in this family program. Only one family member registers on Eventkeeper beginning Monday, July 17. *Please note this program begins at 6:30PM.

Tuesday Afternoon Programs All Tuesday afternoon programs are for children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2017. Registration is required online on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ). Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Nonresidents will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Each child needs his or her own Library card to register. You must do a separate rgistration for each child you wish to attend the program. June 27– Yoga with Cindy Valentine at 12:00PM for children entering Grades K-2 and 1:00PM for children entering Grades 3-5. Registration begins Monday, June 19th at 9:30 AM on EventKeeper. Please bring a mat or towel. July 11 – Make Dream Catchers with Samantha Raiten at 12:00PM for children entering Grades K-2 and at 1:00PM for children entering Grades 3-5. Registration begins Monday, July 3 at 9:30AM on EventKeeper. July 18 – StarLab with The Cradle of Aviation at 2:00PM for children entering Grades K-2 and at 3:00PM for children entering Grades 3-5. Instructor will talk about the Solar Eclipse occurring on August 21. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 10 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper. July 25 Fun Science with Science Teacher Chris Buchman at 1:00PM for children in Grades K-2 and at 2:30

for children entering Grades 3-5. Registration begins Monday July 17 at 9:30AM on Eventkeeper.

Tuesday Morning Programs

All Tuesday morning programs are for children ages 2½-5 (not entering Kindergarten in Fall 2017) with an adult caregiver. Registration is required online on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Nonresidents will be accommodated on a space available basis. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Each child needs his or her own Library card to register. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. June 27 at 11:00AM – Yoga with Cindy Valentine Registration begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30 AM on EventKeeper. Please bring a mat or towel. July 11 at 11:00AM – Magic Nuudles Sculpture with Samantha Raiten Registration begins Monday, July 3 at 9:30 AM on EventKeeper. July 18 at 11:00AM – Play Hooray with Molly Mouse Registration begins Monday, July 10at 9:30AM on EventKeeper. July 25 at 10:30AM– Skyscraper Craft with A Time For Kids, Inc. Registration begins Monday, July 17 at 9:30AM on EventKeeper.

Book Discussions for Grades 2-5

Registration for book discussions is in the Children’s Room only. Don’t forget to check out your copy of the book. Alert a Librarian to any food allergies. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist that day. Bring a brown bag lunch/ dinner and discuss the book and enjoy a fun craft or science program related to the book. Dessert and a beverage will be provided. Please note all book discussions will be

2-hour programs. Registration for all book discussions begins Monday, June 19 at 9:30AM. The Lunch Bunch on Thursday July 6 at 1:30PM for children entering Grade 2 in Fall 2017. Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger. The Page Turners on Wednesday July 12 at 1:30PM for children entering Grade 3 in Fall 2017. The Pinstripe Ghost (A Ballpark Mysteries Book) by David A. Kelly. The Book Ends on Thursday July 13 at 4:00PM for children entering Grades 4 and 5 in Fall 2017. El Deafo by Cece Bell. Tween Chess Club for Grades 4-7 Tweens in Grades 4-7 can join us for the first meeting of the Club on Thursday, July 20, from 2PM-3PM. Instruction will be provided for beginners. Registration begins Monday, July 10 on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ).

Final Reading Club Show - Festival

All children ages 2½-5 (not entering Kindergarten in Fall 2017) and children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2017 who complete the requirements of The Summer Read-to-Me Club and The Summer Reading Club by Tuesday, August 1, at 9PM will receive an invitation to the Final Reading Club Show to be held on Wednesday, August 2 at 3:00PM. This program is “By Invitation Only”. The Summer Reading Club Festival will include food, games, face-painting, balloon-twisting, appearances by The Cat in The Hat and Rapunzel, and more! Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl. org for upcoming events and registration dates. Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

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June is Audiobook Month Coffee & Tea by the Book at the Garden City Library

Discover the world of audiobooks during the month of June. The Garden City Public Library has a special display of bestselling, newly released, and popular fiction and nonfiction audiobooks, including biographies, on the first floor of the Library to celebrate Audiobook Month. The Library also has a large, updated collection of new and popular fiction, nonfiction and biography audiobooks on the Lower Level. Audiobooks have the power to transport the listener to new places or to evoke intense emotion. Narrators, who are specially trained and often wellknown stage and screen actors and

actresses, can bring a novel or memoir to life for the listener. Listen to an audiobook on your drive to the office or on a family road trip. Audiobooks also make great listening during your workout at the gym, on your daily walk, or while relaxing in your living room. The Library also has a collection of Playaways, which are pocket-sized listening devices that contain a single fiction or nonfiction title. These are located on a separate display on the first floor near the Circulation Desk. Come and browse the Garden City Library’s extensive collection to select an audiobook or Playaway for your summer listening.

Library adds new Book Club in a Bag titles

The Garden City Public Library is adding seven new Book Club in a Bag titles to its collection. The titles include Into the Water by Paula Hawkins, Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan, The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See, The Tea Planter’s Wife by Dinah Jefferies, The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck, and Victoria by Daisy Goodwin. The new Book Club in a Bag titles are ready to be reserved and borrowed. There are 67 different titles for book club discussions in this special collection. If you’ve always wanted to start a book club or if your existing book club is looking for an easier way to select books, then the Garden City Public Library’s

Book Club in a Bag may be just what you need. Each canvas tote bag checks out for six weeks and contains 10 copies of a discussible title, usually a large type, audio material, and an information package with a summary, book reviews, biographical information, discussion questions, an author interview, and suggestions for further reading. The bag also includes a sign-up sheet for the leader to keep track of who has which book. Whether you want to reserve a Book Club in a Bag title or are looking for a recommendation for your book club, call or visit the Reference Desk for more information. You can also email Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett at speakingofbooks@ gardencitypl.org .

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My Mrs. Brown by William Norwich Garden City Public Library Tuesday, June 27th at 9:30AM In Person Registration Begins Tuesday, June 13th In person registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Tuesday, June 13th at 9:30AM at the Reference Desk of the Library for the next Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion. The program will be held on Tuesday, June 27th on the First Floor of the Library in the Periodical Room at 9:30AM sharp. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will moderate a discussion of My Mrs. Brown by William Norwich. Emilia Brown is a hardworking widow who makes a modest living cleaning at Bonnie’s Beauty Salon in Ashville, Rhode Island. Quiet by nature, she has known her share of sorrows and persevered. When she offers to assist with the inventory of the estate of a local grande dame, Mrs. Brown discovers an

Oscar de la Renta black sheath and jacket dress that changes her life forever. From the moment Mrs. Brown sees the dress, she is possessed by the desire to purchase one for herself. Thus begins Mrs. Brown’s challenge to save enough money to be able to travel to New York City and buy the dress. As Mrs. Brown navigates the path to her dress, the motivation for her quest unfolds and the dignity and devotion of her deeply personal mission becomes clear. We encourage attendees to bring or wear an article of clothing or an accessory that carries the same sort of emotional resonance for them that Mrs. Brown’s dress does for her. You can pick up a copy of the book when you register at the Reference Desk. You are welcome to bring your own coffee or tea. Registration is limited to 25 Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may register in person beginning June 21st if space is available.

AARP driver safety program

Wednesday, June 21st 9:30AM – 4PM In person Registration Begins Sunday June 4th at 1PM In person registration begins Sunday, June 4th at 1PM at the Reference Desk for the AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. The course will be given Wednesday, June 21st from 9:30AM - 4PM. Registration is limited to Garden City library cardholders and must be done in

person with photo identification, proof of age (preferably a driver’s license), along with your AARP membership card. Payment of $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-members for course materials and must be made at the time of registration. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may begin to register on Wednesday, June 14th if space is available. Cash will not be accepted. You must pay by check made payable to AARP.

The Friends of the Garden City Public Library will suspend collecting book donations from Memorial Day, May 29, through Labor Day, September

4. The group will conduct inventory on the books that have already been received. The Friends apologize for any inconvenience.

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Garden City High School students who received medals for their performance on the National Latin Exam.

GCHS Latin students garner top awards on National Exam

This year, 79 students at Garden City High School participated in the National Latin Examination. Sponsored by the American Classical League/National Junior Classical League, different levels of the exam were taken by over 149,000 students from all 50 states and 16 foreign countries. In order to merit an award, a student

must score above the national average. The 70 GCHS Latin students listed below earned awards for their performance on their respective levels of this highly regarded examination. In addition, outstanding junior Michael Liberopoulos earned a perfect score on the Level III Examination. Gratulationes omnibus!

Gold Medals, Summa Cum Laude

1. Kathryn Cappello – Level I 2. Isabel Henke - Level I 3. Caroline McLaughlin- Level I 4. James McQuaid - Level I 5. Claire VanWallendael - Level I 6. William Crowley - Level II 7. Kayla Fosbeck - Level II 8. Lindsey Gambino - Level II 9. Emily Gaven - Level II 10. Zoe Heath - Level II 11. Caitlin Kenna - Level II 12. Gracie McManus - Level II 13. Margaret Riceman - Level II 14. Elsie Schaubeck - Level II 15. Derek Tang - Level II 16. Philip Acinapuro - Level III 17. Harrison Ernst - Level III 18. Brandon Gong - Level III 19. Matthew Granville - Level III 20. Hope Kelly - Level III 21. Michael Liberopoulos - Level III s 22. Kerry McHugh - Level III 23. John O’Hare - Level III 24. Samantha Shaps - Level III 25. Andrew Tang - Level III

Silver Medals, Maxima Cum Laude

Garden City High School’s Michael Liberopoulus earned a perfect score on this year’s National Latin Exam!

1. Reese Bauer - Level I 2. Katherine Coffey - Level I 3. Elizabeth Derderian - Level I 4. Troy Dorizas - Level I 5. Deirdre McVicar - Level I 6. Victoria Nastasi - Level I 7. Isabella Ottomanelli - Level I 8. Catalina Rodriguez - Level I 9. Ryan Trabold - Level I 10. Kara Acinapuro - Level II 11. Alex Bensen - Level II 12. John Bensen - Level II

13. Catherine Conway - Level II 14. Theodore Ferzola - Level II 15. Sarah Walker - Level II 16. Valerie Baldeo - Level III 17. Caroline Dolan - Level III 18. Caroline Munn - Level III

Certificates, Magna Cum Laude

1. Caroline Cote – Level I 2. Zachary Debler – Level I 3. Julia Fornasar – Level I 4. James Klein – Level I 5. Olivia Meringolo – Level I 6. Lauren Palmer – Level I 7. Cara Rumsey – Level I 8. Jack Tynan – Level I 9. Rudolph Baldeo – Level II 10. Jeanne Butler – Level II 11. Kelly D’Antonio – Level II 12. Isabella Herrera – Level II 13. Michaela McGovern – Level II 14. Daniel O’Connor – Level III 15. Katherine Farrell – Level IV: Poetry

Certificates, Cum Laude

1. Heather Fanning – Level I 2. Julia Flaherty – Level I 3. Nathan Fridrich – Level I 4. Jessica Liberopoulos – Level I 5. Harry Murphy – Level I 6. Frances Brown – Level II 7. Emma Rubino – Level II 8. Meghan Galligan – Level III 9. Megan Slovensky – Level III 10. Natalie Abatemarco – Level IV: Poetry 11. Zoe Caponegro – Level IV: Poetry 12. Micaela Fontanetta – Level IV: Poetry

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Garden City Pool News

GCPD: Prom night safety tips For many parents the biggest concern isn’t the cost of attending prom, but worry about the risky behaviors associated with proms, teens driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and how to ensure their son or daughter arrives home safely after attending prom. That is why with the High School Prom approaching Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson offers these helpful prom safety tips:

Middle School Night

The pool stays open for middle school aged teens ONLY for a special for a night of fun! Join us on Friday, June 16th for Middle School Night from 7-10pm. Come with your friends to enjoy music from popular Music Flex DJ and a fun night at the Pool / $5 for middle school members and $7 for middle school non-member residents.

Open House Weekend

We would like to remind everyone that our annual Open House Days June 17th, and June 18th during the hours of Noon - 8 pm. Village residents who have not yet joined the pool can come to preview and see all what they are missing for our admission guest rates ($15 for adults, $12 for children under 13). For more information please call our pool office at 465-4074.

Swim Across America

Swim Across America returns to the Garden City Pool Tuesday, June 21st from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Swim as much or as little as you like to raise money for cancer. Simply go online and create your own fundraising web page or show up on Tuesday. Register now at http://www.swimacrossamerica. org/site/TR?fr_id=4161&pg=entry

Party Under the Stars

Join us for our first of three Party Under the Stars on Saturday, July 1st from 6-10pm. Members and guests will enjoy entertainment from “Jester Jim”, and music from DJ Bob. There will also be a poolside cash bar and BBQ from D&J Refreshments. Don’t miss this fun Saturday night for the whole family.

Swim Lesson Registration

There is still time to sign up for swim lessons for youth members. Classes are held in our, two week sessions starting June 27th. Lessons are conducted Tuesday through Friday, rain or shine and they are only canceled if the pool is closed for thunder &/or lighting. A child must be at least six years of age by the start of the instruction period. There is a nonrefundable $20 per child swim lesson fee. For class availability please visit or contact the Pool Office (465-4074).

Early Bird Swim Club

Members can now sign up for our popular Early Bird Swim Club which begins Tuesday, June 27th (6 am – 8am). You can register at the Pool Office for an

Tips for Parents

additional fee of $65. An EB pass will be issued upon registration and must be presented during EB hours to the lifeguard on duty.

Kid Programs for our “Little Members”

Back by popular demand is our Arts & Crafts program taking place each Monday from 12:30 – 1:15 in the Picnic Area beginning July 10. In addition we are happy to announce the return of Teens & Tots Storytime. In co-operation with the Garden City Library Children’s Department we will be offering Teens & Tots on Tuesday and Wednesday at 2pm beginning July 5th.

Pool Sponsorships

The Garden City Pool would like to thank our returning sponsors for the 2017 pool season: Village Pediatrics, NYU Winthrop Hospital, Adelphi University, The Garden City News, Huntington Learning Center and La Bottega. If any business would like to become a sponsor at the Garden City Pool this season please contact Tom McGerty at 465-4074 for various sponsorship opportunities.

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Future Events

June 26 – Senior Citizen Day June 27 - First Session Swim Lessons Begin June 27 – Movie Night / “TROLLS” 8:30 p.m. Admission: $2 Members, $4 Guests July 1 – Party Under the Stars / 6 to 10pm July 4 – Family Fun Day / Music by “Copy Cat Band” and games beginning at 1pm

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• Know who your child is attending the prom with and obtain their cell numbers. Discuss the events for pre and post prom events with other parents. • Discuss the dangers of drinking and driving. State law mandates arrest and license revocation/suspension of any person under 21 driving with.02% or more Blood Alcohol Content. (One drink!) • Talk with your child about the dangers of club drugs, warning signs and who to notify for assistance. • Pre-plan and role-play answers that your child can use to get out of uncomfortable situations. (e.g., offered alcohol, getting a ride from an intoxicated driver, unwanted sexual advances, etc.) • Discuss school policies, guidelines and a curfew. Discuss the consequences of violating these rules. • Discuss travel plans; use a reputable limousine service that will not allow a person to bring, serve or introduce alcohol into the vehicle. • Know who is driving to the prom and who will be passengers. Limit the number of passengers to increase safety and reduce driver distractions. • Know the location of post prom events and who is sponsoring them. • Talk to your teenager about the serious dangers and consequences of underage drinking and driving. • If your child’s plans change, confirm the change with the parents of other children.

• Remind your child that you are there for them and to call you for any issue that may arise.

Tips for Teens

• Alcohol possession is illegal for persons under the age of 21. Underage drinking is illegal and can result in arrest, injury or worse! • Don’t let your friends drink and drive. • Plan ahead—make sure you have a safe plan for prom night. • Discuss your plans with your friends; remind each other about responsible decision-making and confronting peer pressure. • Do not accept any drinks from someone you do not know. If you leave your drink, discard it and get a new one. • Do not leave your possessions unattended. • Learn the warning signs for alcohol poisoning and drug intoxication, call 911 for immediate assistance. • Take extra money or have a responsible person available for transportation for a safe ride home or in case an emergency arises. • Remember to charge your cell phone and have it with you. • Know where you are and where you are going, keep your parents and friends informed. • Trust your instincts, if you feel endangered or uncomfortable, leave immediately. • Intoxication by alcohol or drugs can lead to poor judgment and dangerous situations. • Remember to contact your parents if your plans change. • Practice and discuss answers you can use to get out of uncomfortable situations. • Do not allow anyone in your car or limo that has drugs or weapons. It is dangerous and everyone in the car is at risk of getting arrested. • It is illegal to alter your driver’s license or any other form of government identification.

GCHS Athletic Field Closure: June 26- September 3

As part of the Capital Reserve Fund Proposition 2 projects approved by the community on May 17, 2016, the athletic field and track at the high school will be renovated. New York State has approved the project and the refurbishment is scheduled to begin on June 26th

and conclude on September 3rd. This time frame enables construction to take place over summer vacation with the least disruption to our student athletes and athletic program. The high school field and track will be closed to all during this time.

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The Garden City Community Church dedicated its new baptismal Font on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017. The dedication of the font followed a year long process conducted by the church deacons with the guidance of Rev. Lynn Sullivan. The search for a new font became necessary after the prior font became damaged following an accidental fall early last year. Following a lengthy search, the church, on the recommendation of deacon Lisa McCarthy, commissioned carpenter James Soumakis to design and construct the font. The new font was designed to maintain the

integrity of the architecture in the church sanctuary. When Mr. Soumakis delivered the font, he told the deacons that the font was built “with God’s love”. While dedicating the new font, the church retired its predecessor, a structure where hundreds of children and adults have joined God’s church family over many decades, a place where they were baptized in God’s name. The congregation laid hands on the old font in recognition of the children who had been Baptized there and the parents, godparents, and other families who witnessed over the years. When Rev. Sullivan

led the dedication of the new font, she explained that the font is placed in the chancel of the church, close to the altar to symbolize that children are sacred to Jesus. She also reminded all in attendance that Jesus commissioned us to “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Rev. Sullivan also taught, “Bless the future children and adults that will come to profess their faith and commitment in leading a Christian life”. The church plans to Baptize many new members in its new font over many years going

forward. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30 AM in the chapel and 10:30 AM in the sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the latter service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00 PM at Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 516-746-1700 or visit our website at www. gardencitycommunitychurch.org.

Rev. Lynn Sullivan and the old font.

Blessing the new font

Rev. Sullivan with children

The new font.

The old baptismal font

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Garden City Community Church dedicates new baptismal font

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RotaCare celebrates a quarter century of service at Caregivers’ Ball RotaCare, a non-profit organization that facilitates free health care to those most in need, recognized honorees for their outstanding commitment to providing care for the vulnerable on Long Island at their 23rd Annual Caregivers Ball at the Cherry Valley Club in Garden City. RotaCare presented the Distinguished Leader Excellence Award to Marian Conway, Ph.D., Executive Director of New York Community Bank Foundation, in recognition of her tireless efforts to strengthen Long Island

non-profit organizations, including her longstanding support for RotaCare. Jane and Martin Schwartz were presented with the Humanitarian Service Award in appreciation of their enduring commitment to improving the quality of life for others, through their work with various organizations, and in particular, for Jane’s leadership on the RotaCare Board of Directors for the past 17 years. The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin of Queens and Long Island were awarded the

Distinguished Community Service Award in recognition of their volunteers and financial support to ensure that RotaCare patients have access to the care and the medications they need. RotaCare also honored Millicent “Hope” Treiber posthumously with the Paul Harris Award for embodying the values of RotaCare with her indomitable spirit and will, always putting the needs of others ahead of her own. For 25 years, RotaCare has served to make Long Island’s most vulnerable families stronger and healthier. Located

at the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale, RotaCare is staffed by 100+ volunteers who offer 14,000 service hours to provide nearly 2,000 patient visits and provide $4 million worth of free services annually. The staff works to achieve early identification of risk factors to help prevent disease and the complications that may require hospitalization and costlier care. This approach enhances medication and treatment compliance, keeps patients out of the hospital, and minimizes use of emergency rooms.

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From left are Dr. Marion Conway and Maureen Clancy, Secretary, RotaCare Board of Directors

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The Garden City Chamber held its 20th Annual Belmont Festival on 7th Street on June 9th. A large crowd enjoyed the warm summer night and the

music, food and fun activities for families. The next promenade will be on Friday, June 16th and will be a Luau Garden City Style!

Children and parents enjoyed a rare opportunity for pony rides on 7th Street in Garden City.

The Joker was on hand for the festivities

Face painter Lily Hayes and her balloon artist and entertainer colleagues wow children on 7th St. for the first Friday night fun of summer 2017.

NY Lizards Lacrosse provided a practice area

Volunteers and Leaders Representing two POAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: former CPOA President Robert Cunningham, longtime chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals (seated) and EPOA Vice President Steve Ilardi. CPOA officer Patricia Cunningham joined her husband, Ilardi, and many neighbors for good times at the Belmont.

Musicians from Fivestone band thrill the crowd of the Belmont Festival.

It was a great evening for families

Friends of Garden City Public Library represented by President Nancy Minett (right) and volunteer Cynthia Bednarz (left)

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20th annual Belmont Festival on Seventh Street

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GCAA Softball Spring 2017 On this Fathers Day weekend, GCAA would like to thank all the Dads coaching and volunteering in our program, and belatedly thank the Moms Coaching and volunteering, which is overdue from this past Mothers Day! GCAA Softball has endured a rainy Spring, but enjoyed an exciting season nonetheless. Monday evening Kindergarten-1 Clinics, and 2nd-3rd Grade League both had record registration and weekly turn out. Coaches Karol, McDonough, Doherty, and Bennett consistently kept their teams engaged and smiling all season long. Coaches Patrickakos, Coons, Abbate and Cabral were able to make through the Spring with only one Rain out, which is a testament to their personal volunteer commitment. In the 4th-5th, and 6th-7th grade travel league, Coaches Coons, Donohue, McNally, Santopietra, Hearon and DiChiara all managed to lead 77 players successfully through the Spring playing East Williston, Williston Park, Mineola, Port Washington and Roslyn. All teams are entering playoff rounds, with the 6-7s playing in their Playoff Final round vs Roslyn this weekend. While playing other towns is exciting, the real fun is when Garden City teams get to face one another as friendly intertown competition ramps up.

Last weekend, Coach Coons Garden City Maroon team faced Coach Donohue’s Garden City Grey. Across town at Community Parks brand mew turf field, Coach Santopietra’s Garden City Black team faced Coach McNally’s Garden City Navy team for Softballs first official inter-town game on the new turf field. The excitement of the matchup was not lost on Garden City Black team’s Coach, appeared uncharacteristically nervous leading up to the game. Perhaps it was the excitement of playing on the new turf field, or more likely the prospect of facing the more experienced Coach McNally, of the Garden City Navy team. The best part of what ended up being a very high scoring and action-packed game, was both teams players gameplay, as parents commented that all the teams are really coming together and playing very well together. This year GCAA will host its First Ever season ending Picnic and Inaugural GCAA K-7th grade Softball tournament at the newly renovated Garden City Community Fields and Park on June 24th. GCAA has run baseball in Garden City since 1955, and Softball some time shortly thereafter (anyone with information on when Softball officially began in Garden City please email gardencity. ny.softball@gmail.com)

Team Garden City Black Enjoys a group picture after their game

Garden City All Stars represent our Town at All Star Tournament

Coach McNally giving a pregame Pep Talk to Team Garden City Navy

Garden City Navy Team

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Summer Camp for Little Laxers

Dates: Session 1: July 17th – July 20th from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Garden City Pool Fields ~ $140 per player Session 2: July 31st – August 3rd from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Garden City Pool Fields ~ $140 per player Session 3: August 7th – 10th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Fields in Garden City ~ $195 per player Ages: 3 years old – 8 years old

Summer Lacrosse Training Camp

August 7th – 10th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Fields in Garden City ~ $225 per player Coaches include Top D1 & D2 Athletes Including Boston College, Adelphi University, Harvard University, and more! Grades: 2nd – 8th

Summer Field Hockey Camp

August 7th – 10th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Fields in Garden City ~ $225 per player Coaches from Garden City School District, GCHS Varsity Members and D1 Collegiate Players Grades: 3rd – 9th

Medusa Lacrosse Tryouts Teams for 2017-2018 Seasons Tryout Dates:

Monday, August 14th: Rising 2nd and 3rd graders Rising 4th and 5th graders Wednesday, August 16th: Rising 6th and 7th graders Rising 8th Tryout Cost: $50 Per Player (pre-registered players) Includes: Fall 2017, Winter 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018 5 Practices Per Season in Garden City Fall 2017: Minimum of 3 Tournaments Winter 2017: Indoor League Spring/Summer 2018: Minimum of 4 Tournaments Teams will begin practices in September 2017/Teams do not travel off Long Island until summer entering 8th/9th grade

*Visit www.medusalacrosse.com to register for all camps, clinics and tryouts*

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GC Centennials U14 Greyhounds cap undefeated season

On Sunday, June 11th, the Centennials U14 Greyhounds put the finishing touches on their division-winning spring season with a gritty, comefrom-behind victory over HewlettLawrence to preserve their undefeated season. After clinching the division title in late May by virtue of their dominant play, the team’s only remaining challenge was the preservation of their unblemished record, something that Hewlett-Lawrence appeared determined to sully. In an unexpectedly intense affair, the Greyhounds fell behind 2-1 early in the second half before striking twice in the game’s final ten minutes to secure both the victory and their undefeated record. The team’s season-long consistent play was marked by constant ball movement, unselfish passing, disciplined defense, and stellar goalkeeping. The GC Centennials U14 Greyhounds include Aidan Smith, Alex Mejia, Brendan Gunn, Brendan McGovern, Daniel Sekas, Dom Deignan, Jack McGowan, Joey Pedone, John Kelly, John Scarlata, Matt Ardito, Michael Reinhardt, Michael Vona, Nick Rovelli, Ronnie Marciano, Ryan Burke, Sammy Myers, Tommy Conway and Will Schieck, and are coached by Head Coach Rob Reinhardt and Assistant Coaches Ron Marciano and Joe Pedone.

Pictured (front row, left to right): Assistant Coach Joe Pedone, Michael Vona, Matt Ardito, Joey Pedone, Daniel Sekas, Michael Reinhardt; (back row, left to right): Assistant Coach Ron Marciano, Sammy Myers, Will Schieck, Jack McGowan, Tommy Conway, Ryan Burke, Ronnie Marciano, Alex Mejia, Nick Rovelli, Dom Deignan, John Scarlata, Aidan Smith, Head Coach Rob Reinhardt (missing from photo – Brendan McGovern, Brendan Gunn, John Kelly)

Warriors Boys U11 Team wins LIJSL Premier Division The Garden City Warriors Boys U11 team finished in first place in the Premier Division of the Long Island Junior Soccer League! Coached by Chris Thompson and Joe Esposito, each player demonstrated his skills throughout the season. Unselfish play and continual movement of the ball paired with a high powered offense and a lock-down defense were the keys to the Warriors’ success. They led the league with the most goals scored (36) and allowed the least goals (11).

The GC Warriors have also advanced to the LI Cup finals! They will play Patchogue-Medford at Stony Brook University this Sunday, June 18 at 2:20pm (time subject to change, please check www.longislandcup.com for more info). A special thanks to head coach Chris Thompson for his tireless dedication to the team. His ability to motivate the boys and his knowledge and passion for the game is greatly appreciated. Congratulations Garden City Warriors!

Pre-K Bumblebees finish season

Back row: Ryan Arlotta, Denis Fargione, Thomas Esposito, Emmet Duffy, Owen Conway, Andrew Ottomanelli, Danny Psaki. Front row: John Gibbons, Andrew Fuoco, Travis Thompson, Peter DeBusschere, Ryan Gawlik, Justin Dell, Daniel Brennan.

The Pre K Bumblebees completed their first ever soccer season this spring. The girls learned a lot about the basics of soccer and were able to practice them and use them in real games. Each week the girls worked hard and enjoyed making new friendships with their teammates. Coach Haniffy and Coach McCann were very happy with the girls progress and they look forward to another successful season in the fall. Great job Bumblebees! Front Row: Corinne Macchio, Ellie Bernstein, Sarah Shohdy, Alexis Barnett and Abby Santos. Back Row: Shelby Howald, Victoria Gonzalez, Maddie McCann, Phoebe Dillen, Lilian Coratti and Kayla Haniffy.

Next Meeting

Attention all Directors! The final meeting of the school year will be in mid June. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President concerning the exact details and agenda. Please make every effort to participate. Your voice needs to be heard !

TMA Yearbook

Many thanks to all who supported the effort to bring the book to fruition. We look forward to handing out copies to all the graduating seniors as they graduate from GCHS!

Father / Daughter and Mother / Son Dances

Another great GCHS tradition! The father/daughter dance is scheduled for Friday, June 16 and the mother/son follows on Saturday, June 17. Both will start at 6:30 p.m. Mark your calendars.

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 gener-

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The Men’s Association News

ous 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 Marching 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, Robotics, 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

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On May 31, the Western Property their participation in St. Anne’s Respite Owners Association (WPOA) Care, the Miracle Foundation, and Scholarship in Memory of Past countless other outreach events and Presidents John F. Traxler, Paul J. community organizations”, Kelly said. Muscarella, and Thomas Whalen Although Garden City High School’s was awarded to Samantha Holub and academic and athletic achievements Nicholas Mixon at the Senior Awards are extraordinary, President Kelly comCeremony at the Garden City High mented, “It is the kindness and characSchool. WPOA President Gerry Kelly ter of the student body that impresses announced the awards and congratulat- him the most”. Our two WPOA honed the Class of 2017 on their remarkable orees, Samantha Holub and Nicholas achievements especially in community Mixon, represent this character and service. “Garden City students show kindness through their extraordinary GC-CHERRY 1-8 Page - 04-25-17_Layout 1 4/25/17 3:28 PM Page 1 how much they care for others through efforts helping others.

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GC Youth Lacrosse First grade finishes season The next generation of Garden City lacrosse players finished their season on Sunday with fun drills, scrimmages and of

We love lacrosse!

Nate Gray defends his goal

Tug-o-war - always a high light of the day

course tug-o-war. The boys have come along way during their clinics run by dads, and all had fun.

First Graders show their skills during a scrimmage

Garden City Youth Lacrosse First Graders

Maroon going for the win!

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Yosemite National Park: Surprising Diversity, Dramatic Scenes Hiking Chilnualna Falls Trail, Wawona BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, SARAH FALTER

It’s our second day in Yosemite National Park. I am surprised at how much we could cover on our first day in Yosemite National Park, spent hiking in Yosemite Valley. This is the most popular and iconic part of this vast park, the size of Rhode Island, but the three trails we chose – Mist Trail, John Muir, Mirror Lake – haven given us a really good sense of the park, despite its size. Since we need to leave the area for San Francisco, 200 miles away, by 4 pm, we cleverly find a hike (thanks to the Tenaya Lodge concierge) that starts from just inside the South Gate, in the Wawona section, thereby cutting out 1 ½ hour drive each way jut to get into Yosemite Valley at the center of the park. We plan this out very well: the Chilnualna Falls Trail is just about 6 miles from the Tenaya Lodge, and is much, much, much less crowded – and yet, we meet some wonderful people from Australia and other places. It is also sufficiently long hike to take about five or six hours – exactly the amount of time we have, and, we discover, offers dramatic, close-by views of the cascading Chilnualna Falls, the sweeping vistas of the southern Yosemite, and wonderful diversity of the landscape, as the trail winds through a variety See page D2

On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, SARAH FALTER

Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon boasts being the world’s longest running musical review, and once you decide to dismiss the stupidity of the premise – Snow White’s search for her Prince

Charming – you become completely enchanted with the quality of the musical performances, the costumes that would make Ziegfeld jealous (the hats are spectacularly outrageous), the choreography, and yes, the satire. This isn’t expressly a political satire, though all your favorite

political figures are zinged. Beach Blanket Babylon is really more of a spoof of popular culture, iconic brands, hot celebrities. And though the musical has been playing here in San Francisco since 1974, sections seem as if they were written just the week before, they are that timely. In a phrase, it’s a hoot that

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carries you along with abandon as if you were riding a tube through rapids. Just suspend disbelief, sit back and enjoy the ride. A mind-boggling statistic that would seem to make the show eligible for inclusion in the Guinness Book See page D5

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Yosemite National Park: Surprising Diversity, Dramatic Scenes Hiking Chilnualna Falls Trail, Wawona Continued from page D1

of terrain and habitats. We start out in the village of Wawona (you pass a general store so if you need supplies, this would be a great place), turn onto Chilnualna Falls Road and park at the trailhead (there are restroom facilities here). This hike is billed as strenuous – mainly for a fairly steep, nearly milelong beginning, that includes narrow, high stone steps (with the reward of a gorgeous cascading waterfall). Then it is a steady upward (though mostly gradual) climb for about 4 miles, with a 2,400-foot elevation gain to an altitude of 6,600 feet - that’s what makes the hike tough. The Chilnualna Falls, which fortunately for us is one of the less known and visited falls (and not

accessible by car), consists of five large cascades that slide through and over large granite rock formations – almost like the ruins of a fort, parts of which we get to climb. At various points we come across the cataracts, up close, and each time, the sound and view is dramatic. Finally, we come to a beautiful scene where the Chilnualna Falls comes to a ledge before going over a ridge. Here, we sit along some flat rocks right beside the water, and look over the forest and distant mountain peaks of the southern Yosemite and the Wawona Dome. From here, you can continue on to get to the top of the fall (as well as connect to several other trails that go all the way back to into Yosemite Valley), but considering our time schedule (and looking out at rain clouds flowing in), we head down after a lovely picnic along side the cascading Chilnualna Creek.

Most of the trail is along the ridge so you have dramatic views of the creek or valley. Some of it crosses through meadow, so there is wonderful variation. The views of the rushing water and waterfalls are surprising and dramatic. One of the nicest aspects of this trail, as compared to yesterday’s hikes on the Mist Trail, the John Muir Trail and the Mirror Lake Trail, are the opportunities to appreciate some magnificent trees and flowers. After about a half mile (and the first cascade), the trail leaves the creek and heads up switchbacks through manzanita, oak and mixed conifer forest. In the spring, the hillsides are full of Mountain Misery - a spreading plant with beautiful white blossoms, which we get to see. In among the Mountain Misery you may well see Hartweg’s Irises, Indian Pink, Golden Yarrow, Narrow-Leaved Ceanothus,

Utah Serviceberry and several more showy flowers. Some of the side seeps might be blooming with Seep Spring Monkeyflowers and perhaps Sunflowers. The upper cascades of Chilnualna Falls are quite beautiful in high flow, and in the early season they will be flanked with Azaleas, Mountain Pride Penstemmon and Dogwoods, Pussypaws and others. We don’t necessarily realize it, but we are also passing through territories of deer, coyote, mountain lion, and black bear. There are birds, as well, but we are a bit early to see the western tanager which can be spotted from May through September. Finally, as we near the top, we have views over to Wawona Dome and finally of the falls themselves. We have to climb down a little from the trail to these broad slabs so we

The Chilnualna Falls Trail hike is billed as strenuous – mainly because it is a Hiking the Chilnualna Falls Trail, Yosemite National Park © 2017 Karen Rubin/ steady upward climb, with the steepest part at the beginning © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com goingplacesfarandnear.com

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have a beautiful view of the falls. It is a perfect place for our picnic lunch. Coming back along the same trail is much, much easier – basically a gentle downward slope, and you are looking out at the scenery so the views are very different. Even the obstacles are no concern because we have already done them. We are down to the steep part when it begins to rain. There are a couple of obstacles – like leaping over flowing water (thank goodness for my hiking sticks!). We make it all the way back just in time for it to rain in earnest, adding to our feeling of physical satisfaction and accomplishment. All in all, an 8.2 mile hike that takes from 10 am to 3:40 pm. What I love most, after completing this trail, is how different the experience has been from the previous day’s hike in Yosemite Valley – the vegetation, the meadows, the general landscape – and how surprisingly gorgeous the falls and the creek, and especially, the peacefulness without the crowds. Preparation: bring enough water (2 water bottles) and prepare for changes in weather: bring rain poncho and plastic bags to cover cameras from rain or mist; rain poncho; snacks, moleskin for blisters, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, camera, extra memory card and battery, cell phone, an extra layer in case it gets cool. I have also found hiking sticks extremely helpful. For non-hikers, non-DIYers, Tenaya Lodge offers a Yosemite Tour Package, via mini-bus, that includes lunch and narration, and guarantees waterfalls

and wildlife and seeing the most popular sights of Yosemite. (Offered May 1-Nov. 30; from $575 spring, $685 summer, $555 fall; call 888-514-2167 or Tenaya Reservations directly at 559-692-8916). Tenaya Lodge, 1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623, 800-722-8584, tenayalodge.com. To plan your visit to Yosemite National Park, https://www.nps.gov/ yose/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm, https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm. Even more helpful to plan your hike is this site: http://yosemiteexplorer.com/ trails. See also: Yosemite National Park: Best Valley Hikes for First Timers Tenaya Lodge Provides Luxury Lodging Resort Experience at Gateway to Yosemite National Park Muir Woods is San Francisco’s Cathedral to Mother Nature ____________________

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Danny DeVito: One dad’s key to success BY CLAIRE LYNCH Father’s Day comes on Sunday, June 18, this year and it’s a great time to acknowledge – and thank – our Dads for their love and support. One famous dad found his success by taking risks and making some unconventional choices. Danny DeVito, actor and director, has some major films under his belt and he’s also very proud of his three children, Lucy, Grace and Jacob. Actor, director and producer Danny DeVito was born Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. on November 17, 1944, in Neptune, NJ. DeVito was raised by his mother, Julia, and his father, Danny, Sr., a small business owner whose various ventures included a candy store, a dry cleaner, a dairy outlet and a pool hall. He grew up in a family of five, with his parents and two older sisters. He was raised in Asbury Park, NJ. Years later DeVito said, “Jersey is always with me. I was one of the lucky ones. Asbury Park is just the greatest place in the world to spend your childhood.” (thefamouspeople.com) Danny DeVito attended Our Lady of

Mount Carmel Grammar School and Oratory Prep High School in Summit, NJ. He had asked his parents if he could go there as a way to stay out of trouble during his teenaged years. During high school he first tried his hand at acting, starring in school productions of “St. Francis of Assisi” and the “Billion Dollar Saint.” Although he acted in high school, when Danny DeVito graduated in 1962 he didn’t even consider acting as a possible career. DeVito recalled, “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I got out of high school. College didn’t seem a likely or desirable option, and I didn’t want to go too far away.” DeVito was lounging around the house one day when his older sister, Angela, suggested that he work as a hairdresser at the salon she owned. He remembers thinking, “Well, I’m not doing anything else, and I could meet a lot of girls there.” He was known as “Mr. D” and liked the job well enough but after working for 18 months at Angela’s salon, DeVito decided to switch to the cosmetics profession which was better for him finan-

cially. At the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, he applied to take makeup classes and there he discovered that all of the applicants had to perform a monologue to get into any of the school’s programs. He got a lot of positive feedback after doing his monologue, so DeVito decided to take acting classes as well. He quickly realized that acting was what he was meant to do. DeVito graduated from the American Academy in 1966 and worked briefly at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Ct., where he met and became friends with fellow actor Michael Douglas. While in Connecticut, DeVito read Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood” and after seeing an ad for Hollywood auditions for a movie version of the book, DeVito moved to Los Angeles. In California DeVito didn’t get a part in the film “In Cold Blood” or in any other movie. Instead, he said, “I worked as a car parker and I hung around the Sunset Strip with all the flower children. I had long hair and I wore a

raincoat and sneakers, and I fit right in. But I wanted to act.” Realizing that if he wanted to act, doing some off-Broadway parts would be a good idea so DeVito soon moved back to New York. In 1971, DeVito landed the role of Martini in an off-Broadway production of Ken Kesey’s classic novel, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” That role led to DeVito’s big break four years later, when Michael Douglas produced a film version of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and asked DeVito to revive his stage role. Widely praised by critics, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” swept the five major Academy Awards for best picture, actor, actress, director and screenplay in 1976. That put DeVito in the national spotlight. In 1978, DeVito auditioned for a new NBC series called “Taxi.” Before beginning his audition, DeVito famously flung the script down on the table and demanded, “One thing I want to know before we start: Who wrote this (blank)?” See page D12

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Widows with Social Security Issues BY TOM MARGENAU

Recently, I wrote a column about how Social Security impacts widows and widowers. But the questions keep flowing into my inbox. So today, more answers to more questions from widows. Q: My husband died two months ago. He had been getting Social Security disability benefits for years. I am 64 years old and I have been getting my own Social Security since I was 62. I filed for widow’s benefits and was shocked to learn that because I took early retirement (following your advice, by the way), my widow’s benefit is now permanently reduced! Please tell your readers that taking reduced retirement benefits has ramification for any future widow’s benefits you might be due. A: I won’t do that because it’s wrong. Either you were misinformed, or you misunderstood what someone at the Social Security Administration told you. The fact that you took reduced retirement has nothing to do with the amount of your widow’s benefits. About all that really matters is your age when you filed for widow’s benefits. If you start those benefits before age 66, there will be a reduction. That reduction is roughly one-half of one percent for each month you are under age 66. So at age 64, your widow’s benefit is reduced roughly 12 percent. To repeat, your widow’s benefits are not reduced because you took your own benefits at 62. They are reduced because you were 64 when you filed for widow’s benefits. And perhaps it was not explained to you, but you would have had the option of continuing to receive your reduced retirement benefits until age 66. And then, at that time, you could have switched to 100 percent widow’s benefits. If you like that option and can afford it, you could go back to your Social Security office and ask to withdraw your widow’s claim. Anyone has up to 12 months to change his or her mind about a Social Security claim and withdraw it. You could then live on your own reduced retirement benefits until you are 66, when you would refile for widow’s benefits and get the 100 percent rate. (By the way, in a recent column, I mistakenly said you have six months to withdraw a claim. I apologize for the error.) I also need to deliver this message to my readers. You said you followed my advice when you filed for reduced retirement benefits. I have pointed out hundreds of times in this column that I am NOT a financial advisor and I do not advise people when to file for benefits. On the other hand, I do explain Social Security rules about the ramifications of filing for Social Security benefits at various ages. To be fair, I must admit that as an antidote to the “Social Security maximizing” fever that has gripped so many seniors today, and that has so many of them delaying starting their benefits until age 70, I occasionally tell my read-

ers about my wife and I taking our Social Security at 62 and how we’ve been having fun spending our reduced retirement benefits. I have never meant that to be “advice.” I’m simply relating my own personal experience. Q: My 88-year-old husband recently died. He had started his Social Security when he was 62 years old. I am 81. I never worked outside the home. So I was getting wife’s benefits on his record. I thought that after he died I was going to start getting his full Social Security benefit. I got an increase, but not as much as I thought. Can you explain this to me? A: I’m not sure what you meant when you said you thought you would get his “full benefit.” If you meant his full retirement age benefit, then that’s wrong. You will never get that. Or to put that another way, because he took reduced retirement benefits, that reduction carries over to the widow’s benefits you are now due. And please note that this is a different scenario from the issue discussed in the first question. In that case, the fact that the widow took her own early retirement benefits had no impact on her eventual widow’s benefits. But in your case, the fact that your husband took early retirement does impact your widow’s benefits. I usually tell women over age 66 that they will start getting whatever their husband was getting when he died in the form of widow’s benefits. So if he was getting a reduced retirement benefit, that reduced benefit will then become your widow’s rate (minus whatever you might be due in your own retirement benefits.) But that is not always the case because the law guarantees that a widow (over age 66) can’t get less than 82.5 percent of her deceased husband’s full benefit rate. You said your husband took benefits at 62. For someone his age, that meant he was getting 80 percent of his full benefit. As I just said, you would normally get that. But because of the widow’s 82.5 percent guaranteed minimum, you will actually get 2.5 percent more than he was getting. Q: My ex-husband recently died. We had been married for 35 years before we divorced in 2010. Neither of us remarried. He was 75, and I am 74. His Social Security benefit is almost twice as much as mine. Based on something you wrote in a previous column about a similar situation, I called Social Security and told them I wanted to file for divorced widow’s benefits. Imagine my shock when they told me that no such benefits existed! What should I do now? A: You should call them back, or maybe plan a trip to your local Social Security office, and insist on filing for divorced widow’s benefits, which, by the way, really do exist. But this time, tell them you want to file for “surviving divorced wife’s benefits.” That’s the name the Social Security Administration

uses to refer to benefits for divorced widows. And I suppose legally that’s the proper term. After all, if your ex-husband dies, you’re not really his “widow.” You’re his ex-wife and you’ve survived him, so that makes you his “surviving divorced wife.” (Note to readers: This woman eventually got back to me and told me that after visiting her local office and asking

to file a surviving divorced wife’s claim, everything worked out. Still, it bugs me that the first SSA clerk she talked to couldn’t figure out what this lady meant when she said she wanted to file for divorced widow’s benefits.) If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue C ontinued from page D1 Guinness Book of Records, Beach Blanket Babylon has already had more than 16,000 performances and has been seen by six million people who come to the delightful theater at Club Fugazi in the North Beach district from around the world. The show doesn’t

wonder why they don’t spend a few bucks on a smarter , more updated unifying gag. It all began on June 7, 1974, when Steve Silver produced a small show in the back room of the Savoy Tivoli Restaurant in San Francisco. There were 214 seats crammed into a tiny space. The floor was covered with two tons of sand;

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One of the big Beach Blanket Babylon production numbers with a hat that features the entire San Francisco skyline which seems impossible to carry. only spoof celebrities, it draws its share to its audience: HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall as well as some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Beach Blanket Babylon (whatever basis in plot that title originates from seems to have been erased with the sands of time) follows Snow White as she finds herself in various locales around the world in search of her “Prince Charming.” (I can only imagine that way back in its history, these locations had more relevance to the plot.) Our favorite bit was Donald and Melania Trump and the Trump family (done as the Von Trapp Family from “Sound of Music”). The incredibly long and varied list of characters that get their share of ribbing include Vladimir Putin, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Adele, Hamilton, Kellyanne Conway, Darth Vadar (Steve Bannon), Barack and Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Prince, Ivanka Trump, Bernie Sanders, Kim Kardashian and Kanye, Hillary Clinton and Bill, Oprah and the San Francisco Giants. But the main reason that this show has survived all these years is the astonishing quality of the performances and yes, witty lyrics, and FABULOUS costumes (and hats!) that makes you

a lifeguard tore tickets at the door and sprayed the backs of people’s hand with Coppertone®. (Now I know where the title comes from!) For $2.50, the audience was entertained by a 45-minute show with four main performers, a chorus line of hula-dancing middle-aged housewives doing card stunts, a band dressed as poodles, one lighting man on top of a lifeguard stand manipulating Folger’s® coffee can lights and a whole lots of laughs. See page D6

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On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue C ontinued from page D3 The show was to run for six weeks. That was more than 40 years ago. After a brief stint in the fall of 1974 at Club Olympus, Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon opened at Club Fugazi, a really beautiful theater that makes you think you are back in

eggplant Parmigiana; Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini (Fresh homemade eggs pasta Porcini Mushroom, Garlic, Olive oli, Fresh Italian Parsley) and Pizza Rustica (San marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, salame toscano, arugula (reservations recommended, Baonecci Ristorante, 516 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133, 415-

“Donald and the von Trump Family,” one of Beach Blanket Babylon production numbers spoofing political figures.

1890s San Francisco, where it has been running since. The show became an expanded version of the Tivoli and Olympus shows, with more characters, grander sets, a larger cast and what was to become a trademark of the show, bigger hats! This show is every bit a showy, elaborate display – you can’t believe they can get that many performers doing complicated choreography (and in those hats!) on an intimate stage. The musicians are fantastic, too. Tickets range from $25 - $155 (based on performance date and seat location) and can be purchased online at www. beachblanketbabylon.com, in person at the box office or by calling 415-4214222. All performances take place at Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Green St.) in the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach district. Shows perform on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 6 & 9 p.m., and Sundays at 2 & 5 p.m. (Due to liquor license restrictions, persons under 21 are not admitted to evening performances. (Minors welcome at Sunday matinees.) Valid photo I.D. is required. Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd., 415-421-4222, www. beachblanketbabylon.com Club Fugazi happens to be in North Beach which has some of the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco (and is one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods). We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at the casual and moderately priced Baonecci Ristorante - pasta with truffles,

989-1806). North Beach was home base for The Beats, Jack Kerouac and poet Alan Ginzberg. Arrive early and stop in at The Beat Museum, which houses an extensive collection of Beat memorabilia, including original manuscripts and first editions, letters, personal effects and cultural ephemera, originally collected by Jerry Cimano, (The Beat Museum, 540 Broadway (at Columbus Ave.), San Francisco, CA 94133 (museum entrance is $8/Adults, $5/Students/Seniors), 800-KEROUAC (800-537-6822), www.kerouac.com, email info@kerouac.com, follow on Twitter @ KerouacDotCom and The Beat Museum on Facebook.)

Okane is San Francisco SoMa Neighborhood Gastropub Serving Extravagant Japanese Cuisine at Everyman Price

been rated a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2017. But the casual appearance and really moderate pricing disguises the exquisite, opulent quality of the fish, much it that has been flown in directly from Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market (when you arrive, the list of fish that have come in that day are on a board). The presentations are breathtaking, but when you bring yourself to take a bite, every morsel brings an astonishment of succulent flavor, so that even the memory of the meal makes your mouth water. The experience is the culinary equivalent of euphoria. It’s also an education in Japanese cuisine. Okane is a SoMa neighborhood izakaya – a Japanese gastropub – serving traditional and refined Japanese “comfort” food and contemporary sushi. Many of the selections would be common in Japan but are rarer to find in a Japanese restaurant in America. The menu at Okane, which is owned by Kash Feng and Jackson Yu who is also the Executive Chef, features an array of shareable vegetable, fish and meat course (Ippin, or appetizers)s, rice and noodles, nigiri sushi and sushi rolls, and assorted specialties. Highlights from the izakaya menu include the Salmon Aburi with avocado, served with ikura, shio-kombu and truffle; Wakadori Karaage (fried young chicken); Nebeyaki Udon with shrimp tempura, chicken, wakame, green onion and fish cake; and Oyako Donburi with chicken, egg and green onion. We were treated to Uni, the edible part of the sea urchin (Mario, the manager, actually saved it for our arrival) presented with the spikey

part still on the plate, which was so fresh that when you poked it, it would actually still move reflexively. The meat is sweet, creamy in texture and delectable. This was followed by a sampling from the sushi menu, overseen by Chef Rico Li, who creates a mix of traditional nigiri selections and contemporary rolls. Among the most popular (for good reason): the Ginza which features shrimp tempura (giving it a bit of a crunchy texture), avocado and cucumber, topped with torched Hamachi, jalapeño (a fusion tip of the hat to San Francisco), and spicy blue fin tuna, and Shibuya prepared with avocado, shiso, tobiko (flying fish roe), topped with salmon and a tiny lemon wedge and a Japanese mint leaf; and the Shinjuku, with snow crab and avocado, topped with A5 Wagyu beef. We were gobsmacked by a succession of offerings, each setting off flashes of euphoric delight with each bite: From the Special Fish Ippin Ryori: Albacore Aburi prepared with Japanese mustard mayonnaise and truffle; and Salmon Aburi with avocado, served with ikura, shiokonbu, truffle. Agi Tataki, one of the chef’s seasonal sashimi offerings, is mackerel sashimi with ponzu (a citrus-based sauce), onions, ginger and momiji oroshi (grated daikon radish and red chili peppers). From the sushi offerings, we savored barracuda, salmon belly, Hamachi (yellowtail that already comes sauced so you don’t dip it), Tai (sea bream), Kinmedai (golden eye snapper), prepared with sea salt, lemon and torched is also sensational. The authentic Japanese cuisine is complimented with a comprehensive See page D12

Well off San Francisco’s tourist track, an exquisite dining experience awaits at Okane, a delightful, intimate neighborhood izakaya in the style of a Japanese gastropub, tucked into SoMa (South of Market), once a warehouse and light industrial district that became popular work/living space for musicians and artists and clubs until the techies took over and now is loosely known as the Design district. Okane, which opened in January 2015, is the hip, casual sister restaurant to the more upscale, sophisticated The casual, comfortable atmosphere at Okane Japanese gastropub confutes the Michelin-starred Omakase restaurant elegance of the cuisine © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com literally next door. Okane has already

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JAMESPORT PARADISE IN THE NORTH FORK Jamesport gem available for monthly or weekly rental in August. House boasts large L-shaped in-ground pool (eco -friendly fresh water); large hot tub; outdoor shower; multi-level deck, beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; central air; finished basement; sunroom; resort-like setting with farm views; short walk to Iron Pier Beach and close proximity to vineyards. For further information and interior photos, text or call 516-314-8978 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE

WILLISTON PARK 1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.

GARDEN CITY Western Section Custom Split over 2,200’. Living Room, Dining Room and Eat In Kitchen on first level, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths on second level with access to attic. Street level has Family Room and Office/Bedroom with 1/2 Bath plus Porch, Patio and Garage. Rec Room and Laundry on lower level. Much room for expansion on 1/3 acre. $839,000 Principals. Call 516-782-7148

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AMAGANSETT SUMMER RENTAL by former Garden City resident. Post and beam. Great room. 3 bedroom; 3 full baths, den, screened in porch. Central air, heated pool, wi-fi. Sleeps 6-8. Close to shopping, beach, jitney, LIRR. Weekly, monthly rental. Contact Mary 212-888-4947

HUDSON VALLEY LAND LIQUIDATION! June 24th & 25th—Greene County. 16 tracts, 3 to 50 acres from $39,900 18 miles from Albany — 2 hrs GW Bridge. Terms avail. Call 888479-3394 newyorklandandlakes. com

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OPEN HOUSE LAUREL—OPEN HOUSE Sat 6/17 1:00-3:00 3690 Great Peconic Bay Blvd Custom 3000 sq ft Brick Ranch with deed beach rights! This home features Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Family Room, Eat In Kitchen, Master Bedroom w/ Bath and additional 3 Bedrooms and Bath. Large Laundry Room. Walk Up Attic. $799,000 MLS#2939085 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

BAITING HOLLOW Elegantly appointed Contemporary Home on Acre+ Park Like Property. 4 BRS, 3 Baths. Indulge in the Luxury & Privately Set In Ground Swimming Pool. Formal LR/fireplace, FDR, New Gourmet EIK & Family Room. Master Suite/Balcony. Circular Drive, Garage, Full Basement. This One Has It All. $779,000 Colony Realty, 631-722-5800 JAMESPORT 375’ of Waterfront. Location! Location! Spectacular Views. 140’ of sandy bay beach. Boat dock on property. Cape with 3 BRS. Living Room w/stone fireplace. Bring your architect. $2,495,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

SERVICES 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. com

SERVICES 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 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY: Kitchens & Baths, Windows & Doors, Wainscoting & Molding, all general home repairs. References. License #H010478/Insured. Bill Ryan 516-491-6222

SERVICES 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

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IMPROVE READING SKILLS! Wilson Reading Certified Tutor available to work with your child on summer reading assignments or other reading challenges. NYS certified teacher, fingerprinted, available to tutor in your home or public library. Flexible schedule, local to Garden City and surrounding area. References available. Call 516-650-4578

CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959

MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT TUTOR, adjunct professor Calculus I,II, Algebra, trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Raj 516-7871026

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

PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING: Interior/Exterior. Summer Specials! Call Steve cell 972-998-8573

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 AP MATH SCHOLAR: Available to tutor your child at reasonable rates. Can tutor in all mathematical subjects. Flexible scheduling. Please call 516-7757883 ELEMENTARY TUTOR: Elementary teacher dual certified in general and special education (Birth-6th grade) available to work with your student to support, enhance and reinforce important skills in Math & Literacy. Call Jeanine 516-2251044 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.

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

HOUSE CLEANER: Experienced service, great references, reliable. English speaking. Please call Mirian at 516642-6624

SHINY & LUXURY, INC CLEANING COMPANY Commercial & Residential SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS After Party, Construction, ReWANTED! Leona Handelman, modeling Cleanup Half Hollow Hills Math TeachFree Estimates! er. Empowering students K-12. Call Mayra or Gabriela at: Common Core and enrichment, 516-225-1612 OR PSAT, SAT, ACT, Regents / 516-444-8798 test prep, professional licensEmail: mayra@shilux.com ing exams. Free evaluation and personalized tutoring programs. SPRING INTO ACTION 516-652-9851 or 516-627-0024 LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS INSTRUCTION GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the Home Window Cleaning joy of playing the piano. Pri- Service by Owner vate lessons in your home, free Free Estimates no-obligation piano lesson, all Inside & Out levels, all styles, all ages. Begin- Fully Insured ners a specialty. 516-312-1054 25 Years Experience www.iwantmypianolessons.com 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 CLEANING CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE: For homes and offices. Many years experience and good recommendations. Responsible and trustworthy. If interested, please call Elizabeth: 516-7877527 OR 516-360-4269

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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

PROFESSIONAL LETTER WRITER: Will write your letters of: Complaint, Regret, Applications, Correspondence, Thank You’s, Speeches, Reports, Cover Letters, Newsletters, Editing and more. Your letters will get results! Ron Goldberg 516567-8434 ron.e.goldberg@gmail. com

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. com 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/C ommercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE your home/office. We do it all. Create a life you love to look at. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com instagram: organizethisnthat 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

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

SPORTS LACROSSE TRAINING by 2 Brothers. Both play at GCHS—One Offense/One Defense. They will use their knowledge of both ends of the field to train your son. Individuals and small groups welcome. For more info and pricing, email: lacrosse1722@gmail.com

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We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com

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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W R I T E R’S C O R N E R

Danny DeVito: One dad’s key to success C ontinued from page D3

That display of caustic wit landed him the part of the endearingly tyrannical taxi dispatcher Louie DePalma for the fictional Sunshine Cab Company. It made him a sweetheart on American TV and soon it landed him roles in Hollywood movies. He has always been admired for his comedic timing and humorous remarks but he also experimented with serious movies, as well. “Taxi” ran for five years, from 1978 to 1983, and DeVito won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1981. In 1979 and 1980 he won Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Basically, “Taxi” made DeVito what he is today. It gave him the popularity and recognition that were essential for him to get into films. Throughout the 1980s, ‘90s and 2000s, DeVito starred in several movies. He appeared with Jack Nicholson in the 1983 film “Terms of Endearment” and co-starred with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1988 comedy “Twins.” In 1992, DeVito earned rave reviews for his portrayal of The Penguin, the vengeful villain in “Batman Returns.” Danny DeVito was the director of “Matilda,” a movie that came out in 1996 that was based on the book by Roald Dahl. He and Rhea Perlman starred in “Matilda” as Harry and Zinnia Wormwood, the parents of Matilda. The film is about a young genius named Matilda, who uses telekinesis to deal with her parents, who do not value education, and Agatha Trunchbull, the stern principal of Crunchem Hall Elementary School. At the age of 4, Matilda discovers the local library and she lets herself out of her house to walk there every day to read while her father is at work, her mother is playing bingo and her older brother, Michael, is at school. He also starred in “Romancing the

Stone” (1984), “Ruthless People” (1986), “Throw Momma from the Train” (1987), “The War of the Roses” (1989), “L.A. Confidential” (1997) and “Big Fish” (2003). DeVito returned to TV in 2005, starring in the cult hit FX series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” DeVito plays a morally challenged father on this edgy sitcom. (cite) In addition to his work on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” DeVito made several films later in his career. He appeared with Michael Douglas and Susan Sarandon in the drama “Solitary Man” (2009), and in the romantic comedy “When in Rome” (2010) with Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel. In 2012, DeVito was the voice of the title character in the hit animated film “The Lorax” which is one of Dr. Seuss’ popular books. DeVito has also enjoyed considerable success as a director and producer. DeVito directed several episodes of “Taxi” and made his feature film directorial debut with the dark comedy “Throw Momma from the Train.” He co-starred in that movie with Billy Crystal. He has since directed half a dozen other feature films. DeVito earns producer credits on movies like “Pulp Fiction” (1994), “Erin Brockovich” (2000) and “Be Cool” (2005). During more than three decades in Hollywood as an actor, director and producer, DeVito has seen the good, the bad and the ugly of the film industry. He once said, “… Making a movie is not a walk in the park. Every movie is like navigating treacherous terrain … Fighting a battle and winning is fun and this business is fun. I love it. It’s the greatest business in the world.” (thefamouspeople.com) Danny DeVito received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his rich contribution to TV in 2011. While acting in a 1970 off-Broadway production of “The Shrinking Bride,”

DeVito met actress Rhea Perlman. She had gone to see a friend in the single performance of the production. Perlman is best known for her long-running role on the TV sitcom “Cheers.” Her co-stars were Ted Danson and Shelley Long. The Brooklyn-born Perlman played Carla Tortelli and in her own inimitable way she did a great job. She won four Emmy Awards for her “Cheers” performances. DeVito and Perlman married

in 1982. They have three children, Lucy, Gracie and Jake. The couple founded Jersey Films, a production company that produced films including “Garden State” and other movies. DeVito is a vegetarian and an animal lover. DeVito and Perlman live in California. A very Happy Father’s Day to all those Dads out there! Enjoy your special day!!

On Father’s Day, Some Heartfelt Quotes Danny DeVito: “If you’re going to have kids, there’s only one way to go. They have to know they’re the most important things in your life, and once you’re doing that, there’s no way that you could not learn from them, because they just give you stuff constantly.” Channing Tatum: “I’ve never protected the president (in real life), but I have been a new dad, and I can tell you that being a new dad is pretty terrifying. I’m pretty sure that something about the president makes the stakes a little higher, but to me as a new father, nothing is more important or scary than protecting a daughter.” Matthew McConaughey: “(Fatherhood) is the one thing I’ve always wanted to be … Never is a man more of a man than when he is the father of a newborn. You know what’s important. I definitely got more selfish. And at the same time, I think I got more compassionate.” Matt Damon: “The only way I can describe (fatherhood)… it sounds stupid, but at the end of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas,’ you know how his heart grows like five times? Everything is full. It’s just full all the time.” Michael Bublé: “(Fatherhood is) the greatest thing that could ever happen. You can’t explain it until it happens, it’s like telling somebody what water feels like before they’ve ever swam in it.” Chris Rock: “Every day I’m proud to be a dad. When you have kids, there’s no such thing as quality time. There’s just time. There’s no, ‘Ooh, his graduation’s better than going to the mall.’ It’s all kind of equal. Changing her diaper and her winning a contest, it’s all good.” Billy Crystal: “Kids need a happy household. They need to be loved and supported in their dreams. And I don’t think you can make your kids’ dreams your own. They need you to support them in their dreams.”

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On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue C ontinued from page D6 menu of sake, Japanese craft beer (Okane is one of the only San Francisco restaurants to offer Coedo Pilsner, IPA and Black Lager on tap), and wine. Okane doesn’t do many desserts, but to finish the meal, we experienced black sesame ice cream that is the perfect combination of sweet/not sweet – a taste a little like peanut butter – that becomes addictive. (Save room!) You can sit at the sushi counter and be treated to Chef’s Choice, where you are served one piece to savor at a time,

($80 pp, compared to $150 at Omikase). Okane is also unusual in serving brunch (what a concept!). Okane’s interior design, by Aya Jessani, a San Francisco-based interior designer who also helped create the intimate space for Omakase – there are just 46 seats – is utterly perfect to make you feel absolutely relaxed, focused on nothing more than to savor every morsel. Okane is the sort of place you happily wait in line for. Hours Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Monday

– Thursday, 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Check Average Lunch: $15-$20 Dinner: $30$40 Capacity 46 seats and a four-seat sushi bar Private Parties For private events, contact Jean Francisco at jean@ omakasesf.com or call the restaurant at 415-865-9788 Okane, 669 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 415-865-9788, www. okanesf.com. Social Media Instagram – @okane_sf Facebook – @okane523346331167212. For more help planning a visit to San Francisco, contact San Francisco Travel.

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The Giants win GCAA Minor League Championship

The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory! That certainly was the case for the Giants this year. During the regular season the boys focused their energies on being better baseball players, not necessarily winning games and it showed in their record. When the playoffs came, they were ready. The boys rallied as teammates, fought through some tough games and won the championship. Congratulations boys you truly earned it!

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Hempstead Town honors VITA volunteers

Supervisor Anthony J. Santino, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad recently presented a certificate of recognition to Garden City VITA volunteers working with the town’s Department of Senior Enrichment. VITA volunteers

are trained in the latest IRS regulations and assigned to local libraries and town senior centers throughout the tax season. The town’s VITA volunteers prepare federal and state income tax returns free of charge for seniors and residents with limited incomes.

Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (center), Councilman Anthony D’Esposito (left), Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (right) and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (second right)

Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (center), Councilman Anthony D’Esposito (left), Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (right) and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (second right) present certificate of recognition to VITA volunteer Dan O’Donnell Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (center), Councilman Anthony D’Esposito (left), Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (right) and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (second right) present certificate to VITA volunteer Sue Sheh. present certificate of recognition to first year VITA volunteer Gerard Kelly

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July 13th will start our popular Summer Gazebo Concert Series on the Village Green. Concerts are held every Thursday at 7:15 pm so bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join us! We will have the following performers: July 13 North Shore Pops July 20 Neal Stuart and the Empire State July 27 Six Gun August 3 The Clusters August 10 Joel Zelnick and Move August 17 The Capris Concerts are held rain or shine. In the case of less than beautiful weather, the concert will be moved indoors to St. Paul’s Cluett Hall at 295 Stewart Avenue.

Join us for a summer of fun

Our Summer Camp Brochure has arrived and is filled with plenty of activities to entertain your children. Sports, science, engineering, and computer coding, and cultural sessions such as language or film making, we have it all in each four day camp! Please visit our office at 108 Rockaway Ave. to pick up a copy or download the brochure from our website at www. gardencityrecreation.org.

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We have amusement park tickets

The Garden City Recreation Department will this year again be offering discount tickets to area amusement parks. The tickets may be used any time during the 2017 park season and can be purchased at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Cash or check will be accepted for payment. These very popular discounted tickets are for: Gate Discount Price Price Splish Splash Water Park $42.99 $36 Splish Splash - under 48 inches $32.99 $29 Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari $72.99 $39.95 (under 54”) $39.99 Six Flags Hurricane Harbor $44.99 $31.45 Hershey Park – 48 inches or over $65.80 $51 Hershey Park – under 48 inches and age 55 and over $42.80 $40 Dorney Park – 48 inches or over $60.90 $44 Mountain Creek $45.99 $35

2017 Summer Adult Tennis Lessons

The Garden City Recreation Department will conduct evening tennis lessons for adults who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City at the Community Park Tennis Facility. The lessons will run for one hour each week in three sessions during the spring/ summer months. The registrant has a choice of a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday class and a choice of time. There will be a maximum of four players per court. The dates and fees will be as follows: Session 2 4 weeks beginning July 10. Cost $130 Session 3 4 weeks beginning Aug. 7. Cost $130 To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave to fill out an interest form. A check made payable to the Village of Garden City must accompany the form. Separate checks for each session please!

Summer Tots and Pee Wee Tennis Pee Wee Tennis is offered to children who are Village residents ages 4 to 6. Eligibility is determined by the child’s age at the start of the session. Skills are learned by fun and easy to do drills taught by our tennis staff. Each child may register for a maximum of two sessions. Session A: June 26 – 29 Session B: July 3 – 7 (NO 7/4) Session C: July 10 - 13 Session D: July 17 – 20 Session E: July 24- 27 Session F: July 31 – August 3 Session G: August 7 - 10 Session H: August 14 - 17 Where: Community Park’s Tennis Facility Time: 9 to 10 a.m. Cost: $ 60 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

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Our very popular Rec. program will continue this summer in our neighborhood parks. In this four day program, your child will get a taste of a different sport each day as our Recreation staff takes them through some fun skills and drills. The group will then make an arts and crafts project to take home. Children ages 4-5 who are residents of the Village of Garden City are invited to register for this fun program! July 17 – 20 at Grove Park July 31 – August 3 at Edgemere Park Time: 2 – 3:15 p.m. Cost: $ 80

To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Tennis Camps for Ages 6-15

The Recreation Department’s Tennis Camp program offers children aged six and up an opportunity to learn or advance their tennis skills while working with experienced tennis pros in a fun setting. Our camps are set by age and children will be grouped according to ability within their camp. All sessions are held at the Community Park Tennis Center. The age of the child at the start of the session will determine which session the child may attend and proof of age may be required. Please read the information below to determine which camp your child is eligible to attend. Please note: each child may sign up for a maximum of two sessions. For our Pee Wee camp (ages 4 to 6) please look at the camps for the younger child. Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket All Camps will follow the same session dates: Session A: June 26 – 29 B: July 3 – 7 (NO 7/4) C: July 10 - 13 D: July 17- 20 E: July 24 - 27 F: July 31 – August 3 G: August 7 - 10 H: August 14 - 17 NOVICE CAMP – For ages 6 and 7. This camp will teach serving, rallying, and the basics of a tennis game, keeping it fun for the younger tennis set. Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. Cost: $ 95 JUNIOR CAMP – For ages 8 – 11. For all levels of experience, this camp will group players by ability so that everyone can move to the next level. Time: 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Cost: $ 125 JUNIOR CAMP PLUS - For the child aged 8 to 11 that is looking for a full day of tennis. This camp will provide tennis instruction in the morning, followed by lunch time and a special activity, then ending the day with tennis matches. Children must bring their lunch to this camp. Time: 10 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Cost: $250 SENIOR CAMP - For ages 12 to 15 For all levels of experience. Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. Cost: $95 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline. gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

US Sports Institute Programs

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VILLAGE SPORTS

US Sports Institute has launched their new website and now has all Garden City Recreation and Parks sponsored Spring and Summer Camps and Classes open for registration. Offerings include a Spring Break Multi Sport Camp, Soccer Clinics for ages 2 – 5, TeeBall Squirts for ages 3 – 5, and Total Sports Squirts, a combination of all sports, for ages 3 – 5. Classes start soon so visit US Sports Institute’s website at www.ussportsinstitute.com for further information or to register.

Recreation Softball Camp

Our softball camp will teach young aspiring players entering grades 3 through 7 the basic skills of softball. Every aspect of the game will be covered including hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and more. Team play will be emphasized. The goal of this camp is for young athletes to improve their overall self confidence and knowledge of the game.

When:....July 17 - 20 Time:.....3 – 5 p.m. Where: Community Park Softball Fields Cost:......$ 105

To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny. net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

USSI Field Hockey Camp

US Sports Institute will conduct a Summer Field Hockey Camp for girls ages 9 - 13 that are residents of the Village of Garden City. Campers will be taken through all phases of the game, thoughtfully integrating technical and tactical components in a fun, innovative way. The camp will focus on individual skill development and the rules of the game, as well as the importance of playing together as a team. Players will be grouped by age, playing ability and experience level. No previous experience playing field hockey is required to attend the First Play Field Hockey Camp. Equipment will be supplied. When:.......... Week of July 17 - 20 Week of August 21 - 24 Where:......... St. Paul’s Field Time:............ 9:30 - 12:30 p.m. Fee:................$169 each week To register for this camp, register online at www.ussportsinstitute.com.

Summer Youth Basketball Camp

The Garden City Recreation Department will be conducting a Youth Basketball Camp for boys and girls who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City and entering 1st through 6th grades in September. Come join us and learn what it takes to pass, dribble and shoot in this camp. The purpose of this program is to provide instruction in self improvement, basketball fundamentals, team play, group cooperation, and most important of all, FUN!

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VILLAGE SPORTS Continued from page 75 Week of July 31 - 3 Where:. St. Paul’s Field House Time: *8:30 - 10:30 a.m. **11 – 1 p.m. *For children entering 1st+2nd grades. *For children entering 3rd-6th grades Fee: $105 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Boys & Girls Lacrosse Camp

For Children entering 1st through 5th grades in September. Here is an opportunity for youngsters who are residents of the Village of Garden City to learn the techniques of catching, throwing, scooping, and shooting through fun drills. They will also learn the rules of the game by scrimmaging. This is a basic camp where no experience is necessary and equipment is provided. When: Week of July 10 - 13 Where: St. Paul’s field Time: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. for children entering 1st and 2nd grades 11 – 1 p.m. for children entering 3rd 6th grades Fee: $ 105 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or

if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny. net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Youth Baseball Camp

Our Department will again conduct a Summer Baseball Camp for boys and girls that are Residents of the Village of Garden City. This instructional program is offered for boys and girls in 1st through 6th grades. The camp will focus on individual skill development, and the importance of playing together as a team. Youngsters in each age category will be divided into appropriate skill levels and will receive group instruction. *Equipment needed: Baseball Glove, Sneakers/Rubber Cleats When: Week of July 17 – 20 Week of July 24 - 27 Where: Comm. Park’s Baseball Fields Times: *8:30 - 10:30 a.m. or 11 - 1 p.m. *For children entering 1st - 3rd grades. Times: **11 - 1 p.m **For children entering 4th - 6th grades Fee: $105 each week To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Yoga for youngsters

The Recreation Department’s certified yoga instructor will offer yoga classes for boys and girls who are residents of the Village of Garden City in grades 1 -7. Children attending this program will learn movements, postures, and breathing techniques which will help with relaxation, self awareness, and fitness. When:......Week of August 14 -17 Where:.....St. Paul’s Center Time: 9 – 10 a.m. entering grades 1 - 3 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. entering grades 4 - 7 Fee: $ 80 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Summer Computer Workshop Entering Grades 4 – 7

Introduction to Coding: In this multi session class, your child learns the basics of computer language, code structure, and implementation of all. A participant must be comfortable with computers and keyboarding to take this workshop. Our Computer Workshop is being run by Sharper Training Solutions. Please note: Computers are provided with two children to each computer. Please understand that your child will share a computer terminal. When: Week of July 17 - 20 Where: St. Paul’s Senior Center

Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon Fee: $105 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Nature Adventures

Our Recreation Department and the Garden City Bird Sanctuary are joint venturing to offer a program experience “Nature Adventures”. Children ages six to nine invited to spend the morning at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary learning about how they can work hand in hand with nature. This one week, two hour program will meet at Nassau Haven Park and then move into the Sanctuary, with walks, crafts, and take homes for each child involved. When: Ages 6 - 9 Week of July 31 – August 3 Week of August 7 - 10 Where: Garden City Bird Sanctuary Time: 10 am to noon Fee: $ 80 To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

GARDEN CITY CENTENNIAL SOCCER CLUB TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUT SCHEDULE Please pay careful attention to the birthdate range.

Age (birthdates) U-19(1/1/00-12/31/00) U-18(1/1/01-12/31/01) U-16(1/1/02-12/31/02) U-16(1/1/02-12/31/02) U-15(1/1/03-12/31/03) U-15(1/1/03-12/31/03) U-15(1/1/03-12/31/03) U-14(1/1/04-12/31/04) U-14(1/1/04-12/31/04) U-14(1/1/04-12/31/04) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-13(1/1/05-12/31/05) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-12(1/1/06-12/31/06) U-11(1/1/07-12/31/07) U-11(1/1/07-12/31/07) U-11(1/1/07-12/31/07) U-10(1/1/08-12/31/08) U-9 (1/1/09-12/31/09)

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GIRLS TRYOUT SCHEDULE

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Jim Haggerty Bill Metzler Tom Nastasi Dino Mangione Tom Poz Eusebio Teixeira Jeff Lawlor Kristi Jeffrey Alex Oxenham Jose Iudica Jenn Costa Kristina Russo Larry Marciano Robert Donovan Robert Bommarito Chris Smith Drew Carey Denise Quaco Amy Monaco Chris Allen Tom Ryan TBA TBA

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Team

BOYS TRYOUT SCHEDULE

Mavericks United Tsunami Arsenal ShamRockers Celtic Warriors Rebels Greyhounds Heat Arrows Cosmos Fire Gators Titans Gunners Cannons Bandits Warriors Bobcats Panthers Red Bulls Wolves Falcons Bengals Renegades TBA TBA

Coach

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Date June 22 June 22 June 22 June 22 June 21 June 21 June 21 June 21 June 21 June 20 June 20 June 20 June 20 June 19 June 19 June 19 June 19

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June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** June 14 (4-5:30) & 15 (5:30-8pm)** June 12 and 13** 5:30-8pm June 12 and 13** 5:30-8pm June 8 and 9** 5:30-8pm June 7 and 8** 5:30-8pm

*Online registration begins for U11 and U12 players on June 10. U9 and U10 players may use online registration now. You may try out for any or all teams within your birth date range, regardless of experience or current team affiliation. However, by attending a team tryout, YOU ARE COMMITTED to that team if you are selected. **You MUST attend BOTH days of the U9, U-10, U-11, or U12 team tryouts to be considered for selection. For all tryouts, please wear a white shirt, shorts, cleats and shin guards. Make sure you do not bring or wear any travel team gear, including socks. Bring plenty of water. *Please visit our website at www.gccentennialsoccer.org for further info or to register a U9, U10, U11, or U12 player. Online registration is now available for the U9 and U10 tryouts and will open on June 10 for U11 and U12 players.

The Garden City Youth Lacrosse Program and Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation are hosting The Twentieth Annual Jay Gallagher Memorial Tournament on June 17th, 2017. The tournament raises funds and public awareness for the Andy Foundation, Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation, and Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop University Hospital. Ninety teams will participate from the northeast region. This year’s tournament welcomes the GC Challenger Lacrosse Team. The program, started by Brian Collins and Challenger president Al Vanasco is in its seventh year and continues to be an overwhelming success. The challenger program is geared to providing athletic opportunities to children with mental and physical handicaps (ages 6-21). The program also includes baseball, basketball and golf. Thirty participants practice every Sunday afternoon with the help from over a dozen local junior and senior high school students. This year we are hoping to expand the challenger schedule and host teams from Eastern Long Island. The Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation looks forward to a continued relationship with the Challenger program and wants to personally thank Brian and Al for all their efforts to make this happen. The tournament memorializes Jay Gallagher, Andrew Palmeri, Mollie Biggane, Ryan Kohart and Dave Leistman. Ryan and David were lost in the September 11th tragedy. Ryan was a graduate of Garden City High School and a four-year letterman at North Carolina University. Ryan was the recipient of The Jay Gallagher Award, which recognizes “The Outstanding Freshman in the Carolina Lacrosse Program.” Dave was a graduate of Sewanaka High School and a four-year Letterman at Adelphi University. A long time village resident, Dave was active in the Garden City Youth Lacrosse program coaching both boy’s and girl’s teams. It was with great sadness that the lacrosse world and local community heard of this tragic loss of such fine individuals. Jay Gallagher graduated from Garden City High School in 1970 where he co-captained the varsity lacrosse team. Jay was a four year defenseman at Cornell and tri-captained the Big Red his senior year, helping them to the NCAA semi-finals. After graduation, he acted as an assistant coach for North Carolina, Syracuse, Rutgers and Cornell from 1981-1985. His legacy is still present with the John W. “Jay” Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fund, which goes to a needy Cornell underclassman.

Jay had a memorable association with Garden City, Cornell and the lacrosse world, and it was with much sadness that members of these groups heard of his death on January 9, 1992, at age 39 from melanoma. Proceeds from the foundation fund two local charities, The Mollie’s Fund and The Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop University Hospital. The foundation has raised over $1,200,000 for these charities. The Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation provides information and services on skin cancer detection, supporting melanoma patients through education of the latest treatments. The Foundation was created in Mollie’s memory after her tragic death at the age of 20 from melanoma. Thank you for all the sunscreen and hats handed out at prior tournaments. Various charities are chosen once a year to receive funds in Andrew Palmeri’s remembrance. Last year 80 elementary, middle school and high school students donated their entire weekend to support The Andy Foundation’s mission statement “BY KIDS FOR KIDS.” These young adults make this event possible and their devotion to the community and charitable service is greatly appreciated. For the fifth year, the Andy Foundation, and the Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation will team up to support the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop University Hospital. The Cancer Center for Kid’s goal is to provide the best possible chance for recovery through superior medical care in a nurturing outpatient setting. In line with the CCFK’s mission statement the tournament welcomes a Bone Marrow Drive. Under the direction of Chloe Rogers the Jay Gallagher Foundation will host the National Marrow Donor Program. Individuals between the age of 18 and 44 can visit Chloe and learn more on how they can save a life. A special thank you to all the Garden City students, alumni and parents who donate their fathers day weekend to help run this event. The Jay Gallagher Foundation has teamed up with RE-LAXIN. RE-LAXIN was started by Cambell Munn hoping to grow the game of lacrosse by repurposing clean, gently worn lacrosse shorts and pennies to developing lacrosse communities. You can contact Campbell at relaxxin29@gmail.com or drop off the 68 Garden Street.

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Trojans Boys lacrosse falls in 2nd overtime

The New York State Semi-final game After defeating Eastport South Manor in the Long Island Championship, the GC Trojans moved onto the NY State Semi-Finals vs Yorktown High School on June 7th at SUNY-Albany. This match-up of perennial lacrosse powers had the #5 ranked (News12 Varsity TriState Poll) Trojans with a record of 16-3 vs the #9 ranked Huskers with a record of 16-4. Yorktown was in familiar territory last year when they won this game and advanced to the NY State Final. This was expected to be a low scoring tight game and that is exactly what transpired on this beautiful June night. Yorktown controlled the pace early and jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the 1st quarter, GC cut the deficit in half when Sean Coughlin (1 Goal) buried a pass from Luke Keating( 1 Goal – 3 Assists) late in quarter 1. The 2nd Quarter was not friendly to the Trojans as the Huskers scored 2 more times and without a couple of outstanding saves by Teddy Dolan the 4-1 halftime score could have been much worse. Coach Finnell’s squad came out and played much better in the 2nd half. The great GC team defense was outstanding and shut out the Huskers in this half.

Dolan again made a couple of spectacular saves and the poles of Phil Puccio, Colin Hart, Timmy Gormley and Danny “ground ball machine” Boccafalo were awesome. Offensively, GC started to flow much better in the 3rd Qtr and when Luke Keating scored on a pass from Finn Gibbons the momentum had shifted. The GC faithful fans had traveled up in their own Bus and they were very loud with chants of “defense” every time Yorktown had the ball. The 4th Qtr momentum continued in GC’s favor when 2 goals by JP Basile tied the score at 4. The tying goal was a behind the back rip as JP cut in front of the crease after receiving the feed from Keating. GC had another great opportunity on a man-up with 7 min left, but the Yorktown goalie made a great save on JP’s snipe from the wing. The game finished 4-4 at the end of regulation and it moved into a 4 minute overtime period. Kiernan Gunn won the crucial face-off and GC had two great opportunities to finish off the game. First Luke Keating just missed wide on a dodge from the wing and Jaime Atkinson hit the pipe on a shot from up top. Unfortunately, that would

Coaches Finnell & Jacovina with the All County and Conference Players !

be GC’s last chance as the Huskers scored the winner early in the 2nd overtime and broke the hearts of the Trojans winning 5-4. Coach Finnell said afterwards, “It’s a shame someone had to lose a game like this” as he and his tearful Trojans boarded the bus back to GC. Even though the Trojans fell short of their ultimate goal, the Long Island Champion Trojans had a great season finishing with a 16-4 record and #6 ranking in News12 Varsity Tri-State Poll. The post season awards were plentiful with JP Basile (61 points )and Jaime Atkinson (55 Points) Honorable Mention - All Americans while 8 players made all county and all conference: Finn Gibbons( 58 points), Luke Keating( 55 Points), , Phil Puccio, Colin Hart, Tyler Wuchte, Kiernan Gunn, Sean Coughlin (38 points) and Timmy Gormley. In addition, Luke Keating & Danny Boccafola made the News12 Varsity All Long Island 2nd team with Phil Puccio, Colin Hart and JP Basile honorable mentions. • Coach Finnell and his staff gave out their annual awards: • McCleery Award – Outstanding

Long Island Champion Lax Moms

Goal Scorer- Luke Keating • Silvestri Award- Outstanding Leader in Assists- JP Basile • Bernard Moline Award- Most Valuable Player- Luke Keating • Thomas B. Nolan AwardDedication and Hard Work- Sean Coughlin & Kiernan Gunn • Doc Doughterty AwardOutstanding Defensive Awards – Phil Puccio & Timmy Gormley Good luck to this great group of Seniors, where many will continue their lacrosse careers in college. Regardless of the future, they will all share the memory of a Long Island Championship season. JP Basile (Duke), Luke Keating (Franklin & Marshall), Jaimie Atkinson (Princeton), Finn Gibbons( Brown), Sean Coughlin (Highpoint), Charlie Comiskey (Quinnipiac), Jack McManus ( Georgetown), Kiernan Gunn ( Dartmouth), Luke Thompson (Kenyon), Chris Mixon (Geneseo), Harry Blair (UMass), Phil Puccio (Bucknell), Timmy Gormley (Bucknell), Billy Bice (Sewanee) and Jack Gannon ( Loyola).

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Since joining Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, our sales continue to flourish in the Garden City marketplace... As you can see from our 2016 and 2017 sales below, we are well versed in our Garden City market and many of our surrounding communities as well. If you’re looking for a very diverse agent, Brigid and Cheryl are your choice.

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580 Seminole Rd, Franklin Square 211 Cleveland St, Franklin Square 599 Jerome Ct, Franklin Square 35 Vassar St, Garden City 46 Vassar St, Garden City 105 Washington Ave, Garden City 150 Meadow St, Garden City 6 Plattsdale Rd, Garden City 115 Fifteenth St, Garden City 56 Osborne Rd, Garden City 228 Kilburn Rd, Garden City 85 Brompton Rd, Garden City 72 Lincoln St, Garden City 146 Hampton Rd, Garden City 32 Boylston St, Garden City 129 Second St, Garden City 141 Stratford Ave, Garden City 7 Jackson St, Garden City 18 Princeton St, Garden City 110 Lincoln St, Garden City 11 Spruce St, Garden City 105 Wickham Rd, Garden City 104 Norwood Ave, Malverne 3 Garden Ave, Massapequa 318 Park Ln, Massapequa Park 1655 Michalicki Pl, Merrick 1617 Park Ave, New Hyde Park 645 5th Ave, New Hyde Park 32 Bromleigh Rd, Stewart Manor 27 Parkwold W Dr, Valley Stream 3538 Southview Ave, Wantagh 175 Capitol Ave, Williston Park

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 18th, 12:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00pm 144 Wellington Road, Garden City, NY

Perfect home for comfortable living in prime Estates Section. Living room with fireplace, large den with fireplace and 3 skylights, formal dining room, large eat-in kitchen, and a half-bath complete the 1st floor. The 2nd floor boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a walk-up attic. Other features include central air conditioning, 80 x 100 ft. property convenient to both Long Island Railroad lines and priced well. SD #18. MLS# P1286900. $1,099,000.

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Rentals

Floral Park, NY

Franklin Square, NY

Southampton, NY

2-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2937238. $2,500/mo.

3-bedroom. 1-bath. SD #17. MLS# 2937242. $3,000/mo.

4-bedroom, 4-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2921314. $45,000 – $55,000/mo.

Glen Oaks, NY

Southampton, NY

2-bedroom. 1.5-bath. SD #23. MLS# 2942627. $3,000/mo.

4-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2921293. $15,000 – $85,000/mo.

6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2892643. $50,000/August – Labor Day.

2017 Wyndham Sale/Rental Activity to Date CLOSED: 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 303, Garden City, NY

UNDER CONTRACT: 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit M-27, Garden City, NY

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 808, Garden City, NY

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 303, Garden City, NY

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 810, Garden City, NY

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 906, Garden City, NY

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit M-2, Garden City, NY

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 809, Garden City, NY

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit M-20, Garden City, NY 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit M-32, Garden City, NY 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 309, Garden City, NY 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 418, Garden City, NY 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit M17, Garden City, NY 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, #614, Garden City, NY – Rental.

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 808, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom. 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2937236. $3,800/mo.

111 Cherry Valley, Unit M-3, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2940574. $4,700/mo.

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 712, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2928996. $699,000.

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. Wyndham Division • 516.739.7171 100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com

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Saturday, June 17th, 12:00 – 2:00pm 4 Chestnut Street, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2930467. $1,049,000.

Saturday, June 17th, 12:00 – 2:00pm 142 Brixton Road, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2931903. $1,599,000.

Sunday, June 18th, 12:00 – 2:00pm 144 Wellington Road, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1286900. $1,099,000.

Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2918848. $263,500.

Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929933. $285,000.

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2934693. $320,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1287451. $609,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938341. $739,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2937622. $759,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2942978. $849,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2943288. $899,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929913. $1,199,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2931190. $1,199,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2936949. $1,198,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2942707. $1,249,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2917591. $1,299,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2944846. $1,299,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938046. $1,349,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2934634. $1,379,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2908144. $1,499,000.

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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 2934873. $1,589,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938713. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2940106. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2921219. $1,599,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2912129. $1,699,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $1,975,000.

Garden City, NY 8-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938302. $1,995,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2851595. $2,100,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom. 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2936861. $2,195,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938346. $3,798,000.

Garden City, NY 7-bedroom, 7.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2801260. $4,999,999. MLS# 2914367. $15,000/mo.

Floral Park, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2944492. $259,000.

Massapequa, NY 4-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #23. MLS# 2942627. $419,000.

Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2925158. $535,000.

Stewart Manor, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #16. MLS# 2942805. $649,000.

Point Lookout, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #28. MLS# 2943446. $1,799,000.

Great Neck, NY 9-bedroom, 6.55-bath. SD #7. MLS# 2910462. $2,650,000.

Westhampton Beach, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2923368. $2,798,000.

Orient, NY 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2831834. $2,985,000.

Cathedral Gardens, NY 4-bedroom, 4-bath. SD #27. MLS# 2926253. $838,000.

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