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of belonging over the 2016-2017 year, with the goal of improving students’ self-perceptions also while improving science, grit and learning strategies,” she said. Minutes before the comments from Dr. Appiarius, Dr. Feirsen updated the community on the district being appointed lead agency for T.R.E.K. staff development held through teacher centers for faculty members of several districts, including GCUFSD. “The benefit to us as being the lead agency is because we would be lead agency and do
At its Thursday, June 15 meeting the Garden City Traffic Commission accepted the Central Property Owner’s Association request for a parking study and survey for the vicinity of St. Joseph’s and village parking Field 5. The configuration of building tenants’ permit parking in Lot 5 is the subject of the study, as well as a longtime concern for St. Joseph’s parishioners who also use the lot. A first step for the village is new signage on Fifth and Sixth Streets and clearer indications for parking areas in Lot 5, following a police department study and officers’ observations. Gerry Kelly, the WPOA’s president, attended the June 15 Commission meeting primarily for the request for handicapped spaces on Seventh Street in the village’s shopping hub. But he spoke about the Lot 5 study because he’s one of many residents, parishioners of St. Joseph’s, who have gotten ticketed for parking their cars in the permit section of the lot. A lack in signage and times for heavy parking demand for the parishioners created a difficult situation. “It is very lightly noticed that you can park your vehicle in the wrong place. Parishioners of St. Joe’s are saying this issue stems from hours and scheduling of services. If you are going to a morning funeral mass and you are coming out a while later you’d get a ticket. It is something we found out over years and years. There could be a possible solution to change the spaces allotted – people that go to St. Joe’s must be cognizant and we must notify the police force of the issue, or we need a paradigm that we can work with. People who park there should not be penalized for attending worship,” Kelly explained to the Commission. Addressing the parking by realigning permit parking and public, two-hour parking spaces was a suggested solution, as were signage improvements and providing the police with church services’ schedules. First Pat DiMattia, the CPOA liaison for the Traffic Commission, commented on what was discussed at the June 13 CPOA meeting. In anticipation of the two discussions on Field 5 that week, she had forwarded a slideshow compiled by the Ryan family, parishioners at St. Joseph’s and Garden City residents, to both the Commission members and the CPOA Board of Directors. “We did not get tonight’s agenda until just before the CPOA meeting (two days prior). The extent of what we at the CPOA have seen is the analysis that indicated three consecutive rows, count-
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Garden City Swim Team “B” is having a splashing season this year. On Saturday, July 15th, the team competed against Hempstead and won with a score of 202 vs. 115. On Saturday, July 22nd, the team will meet at home against Lynbrook. See pages 34-35
Student engagement survey sets school initiatives BY RIKKI N. MASSAND Since the 2015-2016 school year the Garden City Union Free School District has surveyed students in an effort to gauge their engagement within the schools. According to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen, who will retire from his post on July 31, children in grades three through 12 have been given the Panorama Survey. “We were asked to engage our community in a survey, and we take those surveys very seriously and act on the results to improve our product,” he said on July 6.
At the board of education’s meeting that night Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Dr. Maureen Appiarius spoke about two academic years’ since the survey was initiated and explained a “sense of belonging” most students in Garden City Public Schools have. But she said more needs to be done to make students feel connected. “Despite responses that input a strong sense of belonging, the fact that even a few students were not able to report a sense of belonging was a great concern. That really drove that component of the survey construct and each school prioritized a sense
Garden City High School presents Class of 2017 awards PAGES 48-50 Friends of Music Outstanding Achievement awards PAGES 40-42
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The Garden City Chamber of Commerce is continuing to sponsor its Friday Night Promenades every Friday night on Seventh Street. This week’s theme is “Christmas in July. Come down to enjoy some fun Christmas carols as well as food and fun with the family. There will be face painting and balloons for the kids too. The Friday Night Promenades are one of the things that makes Garden City a special place. It brings togeth-
er neighbors, along with the business community, in a relaxed setting. What a great way to end the week! Kudos to the Chamber for sponsoring this, and other community events throughout the year. The Village’s businesses depend on the residents to support them, and this is a terrific way for the community to come out and have a great time alongside those business leaders.
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Garden City Schools to receive $324K for technology “On Friday, July 14th, the state board approved 154 Smart School Investment Plans totaling $103 million, and I’m pleased to announce that the Garden City Schools will receive $324,335,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “The Smart Schools Bond Act was passed in the 2014-15 Enacted Budget and approved by the voters in a statewide referendum held during the 2014 General Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. The Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) authorized the issuance of $2 billion of general obligation bonds to finance improved educational technology and infrastructure to improve learning and opportunity for students throughout the State.” The purpose of the Smart Schools Bond Act is to improve learning and opportunity for public and nonpublic school students by funding capital projects to: 1. Install high-speed broadband or wireless internet connectivity for
Mobility Impaired Committee to meet at Garden City Pool
The Mobility Impaired Committee will meet on Saturday, July 22, at 12 noon at the Garden City Adult Pool area. The Committee will review 2017 goals and assess the improvements at the pool. The added handicapped spaces outside the adult pool and the new rule allowing food on the upper decks surrounding the complex have made it easier for the disabled to have a great experience. Meetings are open to the public and new ideas about accessibility are welcome. In the fall the committee will continue with its request for three
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Austin Crouchley, a rising eighth-grader at Garden City Middle School, was interviewed in NYC for Forbes Magazine and Cheddar TV live on June 30th after being selected as one of only ten students nationwide as a Finalist in the 2017 “Young Scientists” competition sponsored by Discovery Education and 3M. Austin was interviewed with Dr. Mary Caruso Dailey Ph.D., a Product Development Specialist at 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota (sitting next to Austin) and Alyssa Julia Smith, a host of Cheddar TV. Austin shared his invention, a mechanism to improve solar energy efficacy, in a television segment available at: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OyKABVmdoOGb. A second video was created by Forbes magazine and can be accessed at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ emilydrewry/2017/06/30/these-young-scientists-aregearing-up-to-save-the-world/#1ae4ebe82ee5. As a National Finalist, Austin will receive a check for $1,000, a tablet computer, a contest medal, and a trip to 3M Headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota, to participate in the final competition at the 3M Innovation Center on Oct. 16th and 17th. During the competition, each young scientist will be present their innovative idea to a panel of judges. The winner will receive $25,000, a trip to watch the taping of a Discovery Network show, and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” Austin also has the opportunity to work one-on-one with a 3M scientist this summer to develop an innovative idea that positively impacts his community or the global population. Readers can learn more by accessing Austin’s winning video at: https://www.youngscientistlab.com/challenge. And learn about all the 2017 national finalists at: https://www.youngscientistlab.com/competition/video_ challenge/archives/2017?award=finalist
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Raffle prizes needed for Brian J. O’Mara Golf Classic
Attendees at last year’s Brian J. O’Mara 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 provide
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Tentative road / sidewalk paving schedule
The Village has tentatively set the road and sidewalk paving schedule for the 2017-18 season. Paving will commence on Monday July 24th and we anticipate it occurring in the following order: 1. Sidewalks around the War Memorial: Rainbow Place/St. James Street South/Clinton Road 2. St. Paul’s parking lot additions 3. Merillon Avenue; the cut through section at Rockaway near Garden City High School 4. Brompton Road (Stratford Avenue to Merillon Avenue) 5. Euston Road (North Avenue to Main Avenue) 6. Lincoln Street 7. Glen Road 8. Station #2 Firehouse parking lot at Clinch Avenue/Edgemere Road 9. Fifth Street 10. Library Sidewalk and Walkway 11. Emmet Place 12. Parking Field 2N 13. Parking Field – Country Life Press Station 14. Sidewalk – Little Seventh Street 15. Sidewalk – Clinton Road (between Flower Road and Clinton parking field) 16. Sidewalk – “Floater List” (sidewalks the Village has been properly notified are in need of repair) “We will pave as much of this list as can be done this year, weather permitting,” Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco said. “The remainder will be completed in the spring. Keep in mind this schedule is fluid and can change.” As part of the paving process, if your road/sidewalk is scheduled for re-paving you will be notified by the Village alerting you that this work might temporarily affect the access (i.e. apron and/or curb) to your driveway. If so, please be sure to remove
your vehicle(s) from your driveway by no later than 8:00 a.m. each morning during the period of construction so as to avoid issue. The Village of Garden City will automatically notify the Garden City Police Department to allow on-street parking overnight. Also, please note that lawns and curb buffers may be affected during construction but will be restored as soon as possible following completion of the work. If sprinkler heads or lines are damaged as a result of work occurring adjacent to your property they will be repaired by the road paving contractor. The Village will not cover the cost of sprinkler repairs undertaken by private contractors. “We appreciate your cooperation during this necessary construction, and we plan to perform this work in a timely manner,” Mr. DiFrancisco said. “We will make every effort to minimize the inconvenience to you during construction.”
in 2015. The purpose of this drug disposal program is to help provide a safe, secure and anonymous collection and destruction of unused and unwanted prescription and non-prescription medications. The ultimate goal of this program aims to decrease the access to unwanted or expired medication. The Department is hopeful that citizens will take advantage of this convenient service, which has eliminated the obstacles for community members to properly dispose of their medications. The program has been very successful. On July 12, 2017 the Police Department destroyed more than 160 pounds of unwanted, expired and unused prescription medications. The Garden City Police Department will continue to work with the community to provide solutions that aim to eliminate opiate abuse. Through this effort, the Garden City Police Department strives to decrease overdoses and drug crimes associated with this abuse.
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Following a multi-year capital investment program designed to bring fields and facilities to high standards, the newly converted multi-use turf field at Community Park is set to open following some last minute finishes. The multi-purpose field, as well as Fields 3 and 4, has undergone major renovations as part of Phase I of the Department of Recreation and Parks Strategic Plan. The multi-purpose field will be used for soccer, lacrosse and football.
Drug drop off box
In an effort to combat the abuse of prescription drugs, the Garden City Police Department has a metal drug collection box in the front lobby of the Police Department on Stewart Avenue, where citizens can drop off unwanted or expired medications 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The following guidelines have been set for the Garden City Police Department Drug Disposal Program: • Accepted - unwanted or expired prescription and/or non-prescription medication by citizens; pills and patches are accepted. • Not Accepted - Liquids, syringes, inhalers, aerosol cans, creams, ointments, biohazard waste, or restricted controlled substances (illicit drugs). The Garden City Police Department continues to recognize the growing abuse of opiates in the community and the need for solutions. Therefore, working in partnership with the Citizen's Campaign for the Environment to provide services and work toward solving emerging social issues, the Garden City Police Department officially launched its Drug Disposal Program
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The Garden City Public Library needs your help to collect new school supplies for homeless children on Long Island. This is the 12th year that the Long Island Coalition for the
Homeless (LICH) is conducting the “SOS” Supply Our Students Back to School Drive. Each year, they pack thousands of backpacks with school supplies they collect through this drive. The backpacks are distributed through their network of homeless shelters in late August. Last summer, they distributed more than 5,000 backpacks to kids in need on Long Island. With your help, we can assist LICH distribute more backpacks this year than ever before. Every child deserves to start their school year with the tools they need to succeed. A collection box is stationed in the vestibule of the Library until August 1, 2017. The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Amityville. Their mission is to eliminate homelessness on Long Island and improve the lives of Long Islanders who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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THE OFFICE CAT BY GABBY TABBY Scofflaw impounded: On July 12th a vehicle was impounded from Kellum Place. The vehicle was declared a scofflaw by the Garden City Court due to unpaid parking tickets. Unlicensed operation: On July 12th Garden City Police responded to a report of an accident on Washington Avenue in which a vehicle drove over curbing onto a residential yard causing damage. The driver, a 20 year old Garden City man, allegedly fled the scene on foot and was later apprehended by detectives on 7th Street. He is charged with unlicensed operation and leaving the scene of an accident. Arrest for leaving scene: After an investigation, Garden City Police arrested a 46 year old Baldwin man for allegedly leaving the scene of an auto accident which took place back on Seventh Street on May 26th. According to police, the man was also charged with driving with a suspended license, having an outstanding traffic warrant from Long Beach as well as an outstanding Nassau County traffic warrant. Stolen wheels: After an investigation, Garden City Police arrested a 24 year old Queens man and charged him with for the theft of four tires and rims from a vehicle parked at an Atlantic
Avenue residence. The theft occurred on April 26th. Credit card fraud: On July 13th a Garden City resident reported that a credit card which had been mailed to them by a credit card company had been stolen. The card was subsequently used for unauthorized purchases. Hit and run: On July 14th witnesses reported to the Garden City Police that a vehicle backing out of a parking space in a Stewart Avenue parking field struck and damaged a parked vehicle before driving away without stopping. Aggressive driving: On July 15th a Garden City Police officer stopped a vehicle for alleged aggressive driving violations on Stewart Avenue at New Hyde Park Road. The traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a 24 year old Franklin Square man for DWI, excessive speed, and unsafe lane usage. Revoked license: On July 16th Garden City police arrested a 27 year old Hempstead man on Clinton Road for allegedly driving with a DWI related revoked license, an outstand-
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ing Nassau County Criminal Court Warrant, and excessive speed. Bike stolen: On July 17th an unlocked bicycle was reported stolen from a bike rack at Garden City Community Park. Another hit and run: On July 17th Garden City Police investigated a report of a vehicle fleeing the scene after striking and damag-
ing a parked vehicle on Fairmount Boulevard. Scofflaw impound: On July 17th a vehicle was impounded from Parking Field # 11 upon determination that it was declared a scofflaw by the Garden City Court due to unpaid parking tickets. Marijuana possession: On July 18th, during a traffic investigation on 1st Street, Garden City Police arrested a 25 year old Malverne man for alleged DWI and possession of marijuana.
Crossing guards needed
The Village of Garden City is seeking candidates for the position of parttime crossing guard. Crossing Guards work school days only, typically a one-hour session in the morning and a one-hour session in the afternoon. There are eight paid holidays per year.
Uniforms and cleaning are provided. There is an option to participate in the NYS Pension Plan. Applications can be obtained at: Garden City Police Department, 349 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530
Garden City Update
From page 9 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. Remaining promenade dates (and themes) are as follows: • 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
Board Meeting Schedule
The Board of Trustees will meet once a month in August and September on Thursday, August 17, 2017 and Thursday, September 21, 2017. Both meetings will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Boardroom. Residents are encouraged to attend.
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GCHS Spanish students’ National AATSP Exam Results Jozkowski, John Kenny, James Klein, Micahel Liberopoulos, Veronica McCann, Ryan McCormack, Christian McGannon, Kylie McNeill, Sofia Megale, Layne Meyer, Paige Meyer, Victoria Nastasi, Lisa Noody, Bailey O’Neill, Daniel Ramirez, Catherine Schick, Claire Schick, Tyler Soutar, Carina Suba, Seungmin Woo, and Sarah Wu;
Bronze Medals
Garden City High School students who achieved outstanding results on this year’s American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese National Exam Congratulations to Garden City High School Spanish language students for achieving outstanding results on this year’s American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AAATSP) National Exam.
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Mignone, Kayla Quinn, Katherine Staub, and Sebastian Vazquez;
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Jack Arlotta, Alana Campbell, Isabel Cara, Matthew Clark, Katherine Coffey, Alex D’Aloisio, Alexandra Davidson, Peyton Eller, Andrew Ferreira, Kristen Flynn, Julianne Hegarty, Alan Jian, Kaitlin Kakoyiannis, Kaitrin Karr, Julia Kavan, Morgan Lafont, Sarah Ma, Dylan McDonald, James McNally, Deirdre McVicar, Lauren Mistretta, Camille Mojica, Bridget O’Connor, Zachary Ortiz, Liliana Papachristos, Emma Philippas, Gabriel Ragusa, Olivia Ragusa, Jeffrey Rathgeber, Brooke Ricci, Caroline Rieger, Emma Ruckh, Paul Sekas, Mackenzie Smith, Claire Stapleford, Derek Tang, Cathryn Tateosian, Alexandra Valdes, Claire Van Wallendael, Gary Wu, and Garrett Zander;
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Visually impaired kids shine at Adelphi camp BY GARY SIMEONE
This was the ninth year for Camp Abilities Long Island, an overnight camp for kids with visual impairments, at Adelphi University. Twenty two students participated in the three day camp, which ran from Thursday, July 13th to Sunday July 16th. Mike Taylor, a recent graduate of Clarke High School in East Meadow, said he has been in the camp for nine years and looks forward to it each summer. “It’s really the greatest thing, I love it,” said Taylor. “You get to meet new people and the activities are always a lot of fun.” Braden Flax, is also a veteran at the camp, having spent the last eight summer’s there. Flax, who recently graduated Calhoun High School, said that his favorite game is goal ball and that he really enjoys the tandem biking that the volunteers set up for the campers. “I like the tandem biking so much that my parents just bought a bike so we can ride at home,” said Flax. He said the games of goal ball and beep baseball that the camp offers are great, “because they give us the opportunity to engage in something that is fun and competitive.” Each sport at the camp is construct-
ed so that it is easier for the visually impaired to take part in. Beep baseball is modified in a way that the ball beeps so that players can track the ball through sound. The bases are made with a foam interior and are outfitted with electronics that cause them to buzz. Goal ball encourages the athletes to use their orientation and sensory efficiency skills by having them diving to block a ball before it hits the wall and rolling a ball to score a goal. Lisa Santos, an Adelphi alumna and founder of Camp Abilities, said that each of the sports is broken down into parts making them easier to perform for campers. “Goal ball for instance can be a lifetime game for them and tandem biking is something that can be a lifetime experience with their families,” said Santos. “With the necessary adaptations and right rules and equipment, these are games that these kids can participate in at school and for the rest of their lives,” said Santos. MaryAnn Sherie, a volunteer at the camp and a New York City public school teacher in Adaptive PE, said the greatest joy is seeing a difference in the kids after they participate in each activity.
GCHS students capture Long Island Business Teachers Association Awards
The Long Island Business Teachers Association (LIBTA) competition was held at Commack High School in late April, and Garden City High School business students Chase Gladd (left) and Dean Van Noy placed in this year’s competition. Chase was awarded 3rd place in Business Calculations and Dean was awarded 5th place in Entrepreneurship. The competition included several schools from both Nassau and Suffolk counties. The students are pictured here after receiving their plaques at the May 18th awards ceremony at Carlyle at the Palace in Plainview.
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Garden City Middle School volunteers
GC Middle School students serve the community
Garden City Middle School students met in early June to learn the results of their year-long efforts at helping others through “GC Cares,” a service learning project that encouraged students to help the GC and wider community in various ways. The summary meeting for each grade level was hosted during Home Base times by guidance counselors Mrs. Ingoglia, Mr. Tumminello, and Mrs. Weiner, with Assistant Principal Dr. Fasano, reading teacher Miss Greenwald, and teacher aide Mrs. Colavito. Congratulations to every Garden
City Middle School student who took the time out of their busy lives to put others first! Below is a summary of their contributions. Readers can also view a short video of highlights from GC Cares at: https://animoto.com/ play/fn7pMSKcXOB3OhLYiqXu2g
Grade 6:
Total Hours: 1, 461 hours Total Participants: 96 students Special Projects: • Assisted with Challenger Soccer Games • Participated in a GC Library Teen Advisory Board
• Knitted Hats for Premature Infants • Participated in the St. Jude’s Mathathon • Created care packages for children at Winthrop Hospital
Grade 7:
Total Hours: 1,171 Hours Total Participants: 71 students Special Projects: • Created a Tennis Camp for Children • Collected over 150 jackets for Mary Brennan Inn • Baked goods for Ronald McDonald House • Assisted with creating Easter Baskets
for Belmont Racing Employees and Family Members • Helped at local shelters
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Grade 8:
Total Hours: 1,562 hours Total Participants: 63 Students Special Projects: • Volunteered at local hospitals • Assisted with Irish Heart Orphan’s Benefit • Helped with local theaters and Girl Scout Troops • Participated in a Swim-a-thon • Collected linens
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The Long Island Motor Parkway was begun in 1908 and completed in 1911. It stretched for 48 miles from the Queens border to Lake Ronkonkoma. It was the first parkway built anywhere in the world exclusively for the automobile. It was conceived by William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., as a crossing free road (only 18 feet wide) with over 60 bridges. The largest (pictured here) went over Clinton Road in Garden City just south of today’s Pell Terrace. The embankment for this bridge remains on the east side of Clinton Road almost 80 years after the Parkway closed and the bridge was demolished. At the top of the embankment is still a stretch of the Motor Parkway heading east to the north end of Raymond Court. The headquarters for the parkway is just off Clinton Road on Vanderbilt Court and is still there today as a private home.
GC resident’s play performed in NYC
Lana Noone , play’s director Tia Keevil, several cast members and Mrs.Noone’s grandchildren Heather and Jayden Noone. Local resident Lana Mae Noone, co author of “Children of the April Rain” attended an outdoor staged reading of the play on April29th at the NYC
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Recreation and Parks 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 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.
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
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On July 17th there were seven tables playing. The results: North/South 1--Joan Kiernan & Claire Burns 2--Judy Cashman & Maureen Minion 3--Gloria Mentzel & Pat Dolan
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Garden City High School sophomore Zoe Heath, pictured here with high school Italian teacher Mrs. Lea Brunetti, received a monetary award for her performance on the level three National Italian Test, taken by students throughout the United States. The exam is sponsored by the Association of American Teachers of Italian to assess language learning and promote enrollment in Italian. The scholarship reflects an accomplished level of excellence in Italian language and culture. Congratulations, Zoe!
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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library Win Prizes by Joining the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club 2017
Registration is underway for the Tweens and Teens Build a Better World Summer Reading Club! Tweens and Teens can sign-up 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! This year’s raffle prizes include: • Polaroid ZIP Instant Mobile Photo Printer • Ice-Cream Maker • Art Gift Set • $50 Gift Card to Lacrosse Unlimited • $50 Gift Card to AMC Movie Theaters • $50 Gift Card to iTunes • Plus a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card will be awarded to the tween or teen who reads the most books! 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!
End of Summer Pizza Party
If you signed up for the Tweens and Teeens Summer Reading Club, then join us for our End of Summer Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 9, 6PM-7PM! You must have signed up for the Summer Reading Club and have completed one book review by Tuesday, August 8 in order to attend. Tweens and teens can sign-up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club until Monday, August 7 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. Pizza and soda will be served. Door prizes
will be awarded to those who attend, including a gift donated by Madison Taylor Salon. The first 30 who arrive will get to select a young adult book to take home; tweens and teens will be select books on a first-come, firstserved basis. The raffle prizes for the Summer Reading Club will also be drawn at the end of the party, although the winner does not have to be present to win. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Movie Night: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Join us for some snacks and beverages on Monday, August 7, 6 PM 8:15PM while we watch the newest Star Wars movie, Rogue One. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 31 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ). This program has been rated PG-13. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Tweens and Teens Writers Club
Whether you like to write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or fanfiction, join us for the first meeting of the Tweens and Teens Writers Club on Tuesday, August 1, 5 - 6 PM! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 24 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Bring a dinner to eat. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Tweens and Teens Anime Club
Join us for the summer meeting of the Library’s Anime Club on Wednesday, August 2, 6 - 7 PM! Talk about your favorite anime and manga, plus participate in some anime-themed activities. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. Registration begins Monday, July 24 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Snacks and beverages will be served.
ACT/SAT Practice Exam
Curvebreakers will be offering a practice exam for both the ACT and SAT on Thursday, August 3, 10AM-2PM. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 24 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Registrants must choose either the ACT or SAT to take. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. The results sessions will be held on Thursday, August 10 at 6PM.
Shark Cupcakes with Baking Coach
Kick-off Shark Week by making some delicious Shark Cupcakes with the Baking Coach at the Library on Monday, July 24, 6 - 7 PM. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. Registration is required and is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
Teen Crafternoon: Mason Jar Fairy and Dragon Night Lights
Express your creativity by creating your own fairy or dragon night light using a mason jar during the program Teen Crafternoon: Mason Jar Fairy and Dragon Night Lights on Thursday, July 27, 2:00PM-3:00PM. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.
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 can only sign-up for one meeting per season. Volunteers must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2017. The last summer book club meeting is as follows: • Tuesday, August 7, 5 - 6PM: Legend by Marie Lu If you are interested in volunteering to be a Teen Book Club Leader for 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.
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, 5 - 6 PM. We’ll discuss the book, then participate in some Harry Potter related games and activities! Registration is required and is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. 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 - 6 PM. Registration is required and is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. 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.
Blood drive at GC Library
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Long Island Blood Services will hold a blood drive in its Blood Mobile in front of the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh Street, Garden City on Tuesday, August 8, from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. All donors will receive an electronic voucher for two tickets to see the New York Mets at Citifield. Area hospitals are in need of local residents’ help. Each donation can help to save up to three lives. Eligible donors must be between 16 and 75 years
of age, with a minimum weight of 110 lbs., and no tattoos within the past 12 months. Sixteen year olds must have parental permission and donors age 76 and over must present a doctor’s note. All donors must have valid ID with signature or photo. Donors are encouraged to eat well (low fat) and drink fluids. For medical questions concerning blood donations, call 1-800-688-0900. Call the Library at 742-8405 x210 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Check out the Display Case near the Children’s Room. There is a selection of beloved Children’s books including Clifford “The Big Red Dog”, Paddington Bear, Dr. Seuss, Arthur, Winnie the Pooh and Harry Potter. Copies of these books are also available to check out in the Children’s Room.
Guessing Game
Every week until July 28, the Children’s Room will have a jar filled with an assortment of things. Your job is to guess how many are in there. This week’s winner was Sarah Phinnery who will be entering 4th Grade in September. She guessed the closest amount in the jar and won the Legoshaped pencil sharpeners, erasers and bracelets. Congratulations Sarah!
Summer Reading Club 2017
The Summer Reading Club for 2017 with the theme “Build A Better World” is in full swing. The “Engineers” Summer Reading Club is for Children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2017. Registration continues through Tuesday, August 1st at 9 PM. Non-residents can also register. 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 continues through Tuesday August 1 at 9PM. Non-residents can also register. Children with special needs are welcome to participate with an adult.
Build a Better World at the Library
What exactly does “Build a Better
World” mean? Of course, it is means construction and building but it is also about how we can work together to make a better world – recycling, reusing, and planting trees as well as tolerance, no bullying, and acceptance. The Library has books on all these topics. The Children’s Librarians have also set aside summer reading books required by the Garden City School District. Remember you can read anywhere! It doesn’t have to be at the library – read at the beach, read at the pool, read in your backyard, read on vacation!
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. 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.
Summer 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. Non-residents 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. 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.
Storytimes will meet on the following Mondays: 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 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 PM (except where noted). Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-residents will be
Breast cancer hotline volunteers sought The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program seeks breast cancer survivors of all ages, race and ethnicity--men as well as women--to become volunteers. Thus, the program seeks a diverse group of volunteers to reflect the diversity of the people who are calling the hotline. The three-day training program will take place on consecutive Tuesdays—September 12, 19 and 26, from 9 am to 4 pm at Adelphi University in Garden City. This in-depth training includes presenta-
tions by nurse navigators and social workers on basic breast cancer education, active listening skills, and tips on engaging the community. “It is so important for people who call our hotline to speak with someone who has been there,’” says social worker Alida Rubenstein, volunteer and hotline coordinator. To arrange an interview, contact Ms. Rubenstein at 516 877-4315; email: arubenstein@adelphi.edu To reach the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline, call 800-877-8077. You are not alone.
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Tuesday Afternoon Programs
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. July 25 at 10:30AM– Skyscraper Craft with A Time For Kids, Inc. Registration begins Monday, July 17 at 9:30AM on EventKeeper.
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 PM. 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 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.
The Power of Support Group for breast cancer patients
Research shows that attending support groups improves the lives of breast cancer patients and can actually extend the life of patients who have metastatic breast cancer. On Wednesday, September 13, at 6 pm, in Garden City, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program is holding an educational forum about the positive impact support groups have on breast cancer patients. Social workers who run the support group for breast cancer survivors and past members of support groups from the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline Program will discuss their experiences and ongoing research. The meeting, which is free and open
to the public, will be held at Adelphi’s Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 516-877-4325; email breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu or register on-line at breast-cancer.adelphi.edu/we-canhelp/forums/ The Junior Coalition of the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer is sponsoring the 2017 forums. The forum can be watched live on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ adelphibreastcancerhotline and posted the next day on YouTube: www. youtube.com/AUBreastCancer
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Tweens and Teens enjoy summer programs at the Library
Young adults work in teams using the Library’s iPads to answer trivia questions during the Kahoot Trivia Night program which was held June 28 at the Garden City Library.
Tweens and teens created Geometric Tape Paintings on Canvas at a Garden City Library program which was held June 29th.
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Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mangels of Garden City are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Mangels to Evan Kearns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kearns of Bristol, Rhode Island. Stephanie is the granddaughter of Joan Mangels, the late Robert Mangels and the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Tierney, all of Garden City. Stephanie is a 2006 graduate of Garden City High School, 2010 graduate of Fairfield University, and 2013 graduate of both Touro Law School and CW Post where she received her JD and MBA degrees. She is currently an attorney for Res/Title, Inc. of Manhattan. Evan graduated from La Salle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island in 2007. He received his undergraduate and Masters degrees from Clark University, Worcester, MA in 2011-2012. He is currently a financial consultant for Charles Schwab, Huntington, New York. A December 2017 wedding is planned at The Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City
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Garden City High School senior and College French student, Ann Ambach, picture here with French teacher Mr. David Strauzer (right) and world languages coordinator Mr. Peter Giacalone, won first place in grades 9-12 in the New York State Association of Foreign Language teachers (NYSAFLT) Annual Video Contest in the “Song Category” for her performance of “Dans Un Bois Solitaire” by Mozart. This annual contest awards prizes in the following categories: Authentic Speaking, Dance, Language Advocacy, Poetry Recitation, Song, and Tongue Twister Recitation. “Ann is an extremely gifted vocal performer!!” shared Mr. Strauzer.
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Local artist & Homestead students create literacy mural
With the support of the PTA, who donated the art supplies, and the drawing skills of Homestead parent Mr. Michael White, students at the school joined together with primary school art teacher Nicole Leyland to paint a literacy masterpiece destined to hang in the art/music/library/media center hallway at the school. “It’s been in the works since November,” said. Mr. White. “I learned what books were part of the curriculum and used characters from the books to sketch both large fields to be filled in with color and small details.
I hope the kids who see the mural will have their imaginations stimulated, and those who made it had an experience of art that they don’t usually get.” Mr. White, who has been drawing since he was six years old, achieved a BFA from Cornell in art history. He creates architectural renderings and murals, and has done additional murals for Cathedral Nursery School in Garden City. Many thanks to Mr. White, the PTA, and Ms. Leyland for coordinating the literacy mural project!
Principal Dr. Suzanne Viscovich, standing alongside the completed twenty-plus-foot mural hung in its final location at Homestead. The mural was painted on durable canvas, and will be sure to thrill students for years to come as they come-and-go from art, music, and library.
Primary school art teacher Nicole Leyland (center) introduces Homestead students to Mr. Michael White and the literacy mural before they begin painting. White included easily recognizable characters from books by Dr. Seuss and Eric Carle.
Each Homestead student had the opportunity to paint a section of the literacy mural.
Here, students check their work against Eric Carle’s “Hungry Caterpillar” illustration.
Mr. White points out a detail to one student painting the background around Paddington Bear.
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Summer and it certainly should since we are half way through it. It’s still not like the Summers that I remember from my childhood days. In those days, air conditioning meant fans. As these did not take any moisture out of the air, what they did was just move the air currents back and forth so that you could just feel better. Our central air conditioning takes moisture out of the air and you can feel dry. It is a great improvement, so let’s be thankful for it. The Spencer Tracy movies at the Garden City Library this month are with Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn and I see that they are drawing a good crowd. Yes, they are oldies but those two were the best in their profession in movies. Of course I had seen them when they first came out, but they have not lost their style and their popularity. They still draw a good crowd. Try them and you will love them. The Garden City Pool is also drawing a good crowd and this should keep on growing as the weather seems more like summer than it did at the start. Just leave a little space int he water for me to do laps. The ushering staff at the Garden City Community Church - the adults as ushers are taking a well deserved rest and the youths are learning what it means to serve as an usher, and they are doing a good job of it. The regular ushers are getting a rest now but they will be back, probably by late September. Many residents in town have summer places to go to at this time of the year, but - they would not want to miss what is happening here while they are gone. Therefore, they are having their Garden City News rerouted to their summer address and there is one lady who is now living on the west coast and she is still getting our news - maybe a bit late, but she is still interested in what her
friends are doing back here. Good for you, lady. The year 1935 was very busy with quite a bit happing and some of the happenings are yours for the reading right now. The Associated Press launched the Wirephoto service, the Luftwaffe was created as Germany’s Air Force, Persia was renamed Iran and the U.S. Senate refused to participate in World Court by a vote of 52-36. I bet these stories got a lot of attention. Marye Heston will celebrate her birthday on the 29th of July and Laurie Hazlet will blow out the candles on her cake on August 4th. Here are a couple of tips that you just might have known about. Baking soda does a number of things that you just might not know about. Whey you put baking soda in your sneakers it will help deodorize them and when Summer is over and you put away your summer furniture put baking soda into the bags and the furniture will be fresh as a daisy when you take it out again. Now all you have to do is figure out how make your furniture fresh as that daisy to start with! We are now at the cusp of August and that always marks the beginning of the end of summer. Take advantage of the weather and visit someplace you always wanted to see. It does not have to be far away as we have many places right here on Long Island that you can take advantage of seeing. Over the past few weeks I have suggested some of them and I hope that you did visit some - and if not, you still have time. August is just around the corner. If relaxing is on your agenda, your backyard is always a good place to relax in - that is after you finish weeding. Have fun whatever you do!
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GCMS Science Team named National Finalist Emma Nagler, Ryann Henry, Julia Brancaccio and Molly Dougherty along with their science teacher Dr. Paris Zaferiou of Garden City Middle School in Garden City, NY have been named national finalists for the team’s “Got Sleep?” submission in the 2nd annual Bright Schools Competition. The competition is a collaborative effort of the National Sleep Foundation and the National Science Teachers Association that encourages students in grades 6-8 to explore the correlation between light and sleep and how it influences student health and performance. The “Got Sleep?” team and coach are Dr. Zaferiou, Molly Dougherty, Julia Brancaccio, Ryann Henry, and Emma Nagler. “Got sleep?” is one of 50 national finalist teams, chosen among 150 teams, made up of nearly 500 students from 53 schools. The complete list of the national finalists can be found at http://brightschoolscompetition.org/. “’Got Sleep?’ was based on the students’ curiosity about the astonishing fact that 80% of teens do not get enough sleep!” explained teacher Dr. Zaferiou. “They decided to research different wavelengths of light and its effect on melatonin production which induces a deeper level of sleep. Blue light has a shorter wavelength and can upset the body’s circadian rhythm and melatonin levels. Blue light is emitted
from electronic devices such as phones, computers, and television screens. The team members used their FitBits to record sleep data under three different wavelengths of light: red, white, and blue (as well as a control that had no exposure to light) to determine which wavelength contributed to a more restful sleep. Upon discovering how detrimental blue light is for sleeping, they have decided to create an awareness campaign which will be presented to the middle school students.” “The National Sleep Foundation would like to congratulate the finalists on their innovative projects. The Bright Schools Competition™ has shined a light on the importance of sleep and overall health, and we’re encouraged to see so many students interested in how light directly affects their sleep and academic performance” said David Cloud, CEO of the National Sleep Foundation. “The Bright Schools Competition is a celebration of the talent and ingenuity of our youth, providing students with a unique opportunity to think critically while exploring the connection between light and sleep,” said NSTA Executive Director Dr. David Evans. “Congratulations to all of the national finalists for their hard work, enthusiasm, and imaginative ideas.” Under the mentorship of an adult
The “Got Sleep?” team and coach are pictured here (left to right): Dr. Zaferiou, Molly Dougherty, Julia Brancaccio, Ryann Henry, and Emma Nagler. coach/teacher, teams of two to four students identify, investigate, and research an issue related to light and sleep as it pertains to their community and/or young adolescents. Using scientific inquiry or engineering design concepts teams develop a prototype, create an awareness campaign, or write a research proposal for the competition. Each team then submits a writ-
ten report detailing their project along with a three-minute video showcasing their investigation. Projects are evaluated on the basis of several criteria, including scientific accuracy, innovativeness, and potential impact. More information about the competition is available at http:// brightschoolscompetition.org/.
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From page 1 all the business work for T.R.E.K. we’d have great impacts over its agenda and staff development activities it would present. We can kind of guide the decision-making process to things and work relevant for Garden City faculty,” he said. Topics covered by the Panorama survey were developed with a similar interest in mind. Garden City students’ interest in S.T.E.M. subjects and science was one target of the 10 class years studied through the survey. The other components included feedback on “grit” and learning strategies taught in schools. Dr. Appiarius said in the survey the district’s students agreed that science classes are important, “but they never saw themselves as scientists.” In the last school year the two Garden City elementary schools also did another survey to look in which students may have a lower sense of belonging. Bus rides may account for some negative student experiences. “They have done that through literature and examining transportation, if there’s a lower sense of belonging as opposed to in the classroom. That will be a piece of our ongoing work,” Dr. Appiarius said. The Garden City Middle School grades for kids in their pre-teen years
is deemed a “particularly difficult environment for a sense of belonging to develop.” The student-of-the-month award was mentioned as a helpful solution, as well as the “No Place for Hate” program, the “No One Eats Alone” program and Unity Day. Appiarius also mentioned the Garden City ABC Club that was featured by ABC-7 Eyewitness News’ Diana Williams, as the video highlighting it is on the district’s home website.
Roots for S.T.E.M.
Along with the district’s top administrators, Dr. Appiarius said each school was visited and classes were observed “to witness many of the great things going on.” During board of education meetings at various schools every year, and for example in November 2016 at Stratford School, Dr. Appiarius pointed out the presentation on time students had spent engaging in S.T.E.A.M. learning activities. That focus and engagement was paralleled at Stratford Schjool throughout the year. “These activities required teamwork, strategizing, making projects succeed, perseverance, and the idea of ‘failing forward.’ Being part of a team also increases their sense of belonging; that was our goal. Projects included building greenhouses, plantings, transferring plantings to the greenhouse and habitat
design,” she said. Science teachers at Garden City Middle School have incorporated lessons on each classes’ carbon footprint to make the concepts more tangible. Students were required to keep notebooks and record the amount of garbage they threw away in the course of a week. “Students at GCMS were asked to think like scientists and explain environmental concepts and science of the world around them, to bring science alive each day for them. Their study skills focuses on using alternative strategies to persevere, to align with the learning strategies goal of this survey,” Dr. Appiarius said. At Garden City High School the students’ sense of belonging was a priority for faculty and guidance counselors as efforts were made to ensure every student was involved in athletics or some type of extracurricular activity. “Several students at GCHS who weren’t previously in clubs joined clubs. Stage crew was a very popular group. Students were noted by counselors to be happier, and in some cases they even recorded higher GPAs in the last year. That sense of belonging has a correlation to student achievement in some cases,” said Dr. Appiarius. The district identified non-English
speaking students as one outlier for a focus on sense of belonging. One-on-one meetings were held with GCHS’ English as a New Language (ENL, previously ESL) parents. In addition for high school guidance and a science focus, professors of biology, math and computer science attended a GCHS career night in the 2016-‘17 school year to discuss potential with S.T.E.M. careers. “We are thinking that next year’s career night will have a wider reach by inviting juniors and not just seniors,” Dr. Appiarius said. The GCHS counselors continued with College/Career Readiness workshops to further their skills in working with students. Staff also read the book “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by psychologist Angela Duckworth, a New York Times bestseller. Presentations at grade-level assemblies as well as board meetings focused on “resilience, grit and overcoming increased pressure for achievement.” “While we applaud our achievement we also want to balance the importance of how our students are responding to that. We will carry on that conversation about resilience through communications. Overall the Panorama has informed some goals and initiatives of the district and we anticipate that it will See page 38
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Garden City Swim Team “B” is having a splashing season this year. They won their first two summer meets. Garden City Swimmers had terrific times in their individual races. On
Saturday, July 15th, the team competed against Hempstead and won with a score of 202 vs. 115. On Saturday, July 22nd, they will meet at home against Lynbrook. Way to go GC!
Garden City Swim “B” is
Swimmers from 9 & 10 girls. Jacqueline Read, Gracie Krawiek, Ella Borelli & Lulu Caldara. Swimmers from 13 & up Blaise Trapani, Nicholas Krawier, Kishan Batra, Daniel Ferreira & John Bensen
Emma Kavouridis swimming the 100 Butterfly for girls 13 & Up
Ellie Kavouridis after swimming the 25 Back for girls 8 and under
Diego Cadavid swimming the 50 Back for boys 11 & 12.
Reilly O’Sullivan swimming the 50 Breast for girls 9-10.
8 and under girls racing free style
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Girls from 13 & Up having fun between races.
The Garden City B Swim Team celebrates its second win in a row.
Lulu and Jack Caldara after swimming their respective races.
Tara Filomena swimming 50 Breast for girls 11-12.
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Coach Lauren Oleksiw getting her 8 and under ready for their big race.
Grant Krawiec swimming the 100 Breast for Boys 13 & Over.
Michael Berkery swimming the 50 Butterfly for Boys 9 & 10.
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L E G A L 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, 23, 30; 07/07, 14, 21 LEGAL NOTICE The Viscardi Center, Henry Viscardi School & Abilities, Inc. (Owner) will receive bids at 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507 until 11:00am on Monday, August 14, 2017 for resurfacing the playground area with safety surfacing material. A walk through will be conducted on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10:00am to meet with the building operations manager and visit the area. All interested Vendors must pre-register with Maureen Begina at 516-465-1558 or email mbegina@viscardicenter.org. Bids must include a minimum of three (3) references. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and to accept any bid which it deems to be most favorable to the interest of the Owner. No bid shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Owner. Bids may be mailed, emailed or hand delivered to: Maureen Begina Purchasing Manager The Viscardi Center 201 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, NY 11507 516-465-1558 mbegina@viscardicenter.org GC 0672 1X 07/21
LEGAL NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 15th day of June, 2017, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JUNE 15, 2017, AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF AT THE DPW YARD BUILDING-MECHANIC SHOP, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $229,500, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $229,500 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the replacement of the roof at the DPW Yard Building-Mechanic
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Shop, at the estimated maximum cost of $229,500. The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is fifteen (15) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $229,500. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York GC 0673 1X 07/21 LEGAL NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 15th day of June, 2017, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JUNE 15, 2017, AUTHORIZING
THE REPLACEMENT OF EIGHT (8) MECHANIC SHOP OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS AT THE DPW YARD, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $109,140, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $109,140 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the replacement of eight (8) mechanic shop overhead garage doors at the DPW yard at the estimated maximum cost of $109,140. The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is fifteen (15) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $109,140. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York GC 0674 1x 07/21 LEGAL NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on the 15th day of June, 2017, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York,
is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Karen M. Altman Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JUNE 15, 2017, AUTHORIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF A WATER TANK, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $8,700,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,700,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the replacement of a water tank, at the estimated maximum cost of $8,700,000. The period of probable usefulness of the bonds is forty (40) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $8,700,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Garden City, 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York GC 0675 1X 07/21
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Summer at the Long Island Children’s Museum is filed with exciting events to please everyone in the family. Coming Soon – GRAMMY winner Lucky Diaz and his Family Jam Band, plus science and invention activities, art in the garden and plenty of hands-on fun.
The Puppet Project
Monday, July 24 through Friday, July 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, July 31 through Friday, Aug 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. Did you know that puppets have been crafted for thousands of years and used for storytelling in all cultures? Join in the fun as you design and engineer your own stick and rod puppet. Use exciting materials to build your own character as you learn how to create and operate your new creation. Develop your puppet’s character and learn how to perform for family and friends. To ensure that visitors have ample time to create their puppets, timed tickets will be issued. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members).
Green Teens
Tuesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 1 and Thursday, Aug 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore the worlds of science and nature with the Green Teens this summer in Our Backyard! Each week dig deeper into the unknown through hands-on learning experiences on alternative energy, water, habitats and more. Check out our website for Green Teens program updates. This is a free drop in program. Drop by anytime between 11a.m. –3 p.m to participate. This program is made possible with the support of National Grid. Ages: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.
Lucky Diaz & the Family Jam Band
Tuesday, July 25 at 11:30 a.m. Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band lights up the stage with their numerous #1 Sirius XM Kids Place Live hits. This Latin GRAMMY®-winning team Lucky and Alisha are back on the LICM Stage. Get ready for a hip-shaking, head bopping, dance party explosion of indie fresh pop rock beats. Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis, a married couple, create indie music sounds that are rooted in their whimsical and child-friendly imaginations. Children of all ages are encourage to embrace silliness. Hear a mix of English and Spanish in this energy filled performance. Ages: 4 and up. Fee: $9 with museum admission ($7 LICM members), $12 theater only. stART (Story + Art) Tuesday, July, 25 and Thursday, July 27 from 1-1:30 p.m. Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favor-
ites; followed by a take-home, book-inspired craft. This week in stART we will be reading “A House for Hermit Crab” by Eric Carle. After the story, decorate your own hermit crab picture to take home! Ages: 3-5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
Music and Movement
Wednesday, July 26 from 11:30 a.m. – noon Enjoy creative movement exercises and interactive sing-alongs that get little bodies moving to the rhythm. Ages: 5 and under. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
Make a Move with Willem de Kooning
Wednesday, July 26 at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Just as Willem de Kooning was influenced by his environment and the world around him, we’ll take inspiration from the movement of nature in our garden setting to explore his hands-on techniques. Join us in Our Backyard as we create al fresco art. This workshop is funded by The Willem de Kooning Foundation. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
Young Makers – Tell Me A Story
Wednesday, July 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Calling all DIY kids to join us to explore the creativity and innovation used in the art of making. Learn practical skills and spark your interest as we investigate different materials and get your creativity flowing. Take part each week and become part of the grassroots maker movement as you discover the inventor in you! This week: kids design a set of story stones that allow you to create an endless array of imaginative tales. This program is made possible with the support of PSEG. Age: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.
Monarch Larva Monitoring Project
Fridays, July 28 and August 4 from 11 a.m. – noon Be a citizen scientist this summer and study monarch butterflies in LICM’s Milkweed Garden. By measuring plants, rainfall and monarch eggs you will be collecting real data for scientists at the University of Minnesota Monarch Lab. Your data will help them understand butterfly migration and will help conserve this threatened species! Each Friday morning, take a walk through this garden and see how the plants grow and are a habitat for visiting monarchs. This program is made possible with the support of the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives at Arizona State University. Ages: 4 and up. Free with museum admission.
Kids in the Kitchen Family Series
Friday, July 28 from 1:30 to 2 p.m. LICM’s popular Early Childhood program expands in the summer to welcome older siblings who enjoy time in the kitchen. Have fun creating simple dishes that will inspire kids and adults to get cooking together. Create tasty treats and enjoy your yummy creations at the end of each class. This week’s treat: - S’mores Cookie Cups. .Ages: 3-8. Material fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members).
Messy Afternoon
Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 from 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug 6 from 3:30-5 p.m. We’ll be up to our elbows in oobleck, clean mud and slime … and we hope you’ll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but not one likes to clean-up after. Except us! Ages: 18 months – 4 years. Free with museum admission.
Lena and the Happy Clam Band
Tuesdays, August 1 at 11:30 a.m. Join “Lena and the Happy Clam Band” in this interactive, pirate-themed musical adventure to discover patterns in our world -- and find treasure! Patterns are everywhere -- in nature, music, and even in us! Come hear new music by award-winning songwriter by Lena Pennino-Smith, especially written to accompany our new exhibit, Pattern Wizardry. Her previous shows at LICM include “Happy as Clams: the Musical,” “The Princess Frog” and “Full Circle.” Ages: 4 and up. Fee: $9 with museum admission ($7 LICM members), $12 theater only.
Make Your Mark
Weds., August 2 at 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. Break out of your box and learn how to make new marks by discovering how artist Willem de Kooning experimented with texture. How many different ways can you make a mark? What tools can be used that you’ve never thought of before. Explore how the world around you can influence your paintings in Our Backyard as we make al fresco art. This workshop is funded by The Willem de Kooning Foundation. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
Young Makers – Makey, Makey
Wednesday, August 2 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Are you a curious and do you like to tinker? Calling all DIY kids to join us to explore the creativity and innovation used for the art of making. Learn practical skills and spark your interest as we investigate different materials and get your creativity flowing. This week: learn how to turn everyday objects into touchpads and connect to the internet. This program is made possible with the
support of PSEG. This is a free drop in program. Drop by anytime between 1:30-3:30 p.m. Age: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.
The Math of Mandalas
Thursday, August 3 at 2 p.m. The word “mandala” is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning “circle.” Mandalas feature a series of concentric circles that radiate outward from a central point with repeating shapes, colors and designs. Traditionally, mandalas are used in cultures around the world to promote relaxation and healing. Learn about the important role math plays in the creation of mandalas, and create your own, one-of-a-kind mandala! Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
Traveling Exhibit - Pattern Wizardry
Through Sunday, September 3 Pattern Wizardry is a wildly whimsical sensory experience presented entirely in rhyme that features four interactive areas, each focusing on a specific type of of pattern: Spiral Spells, Tessellation Station, Branch, Branch and Linear Lab. The exhibition also features a Wizard Library, a computer pattern station where kids can create their own patterns and Symmetry Sorcery, where children investigate how we use symmetry to organize patterns. In this trilingual (English/Spanish/ French) exhibit, children are introduced to the fundamentals of patterns as the building blocks of our natural and man-made world. Patterns teach children how to: • Use patterns to organize and enrich our lives; • Be creative by using their imaginations; • Build awareness and apprecia tion for mathematics, nature and world customs; • Work cooperatively; • Gain skills in research and critical thinking This exhibit is made possible with the support of Astoria Bank. All ages. Free with museum admission.
About LI Children’s Museum
All activities are held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. For the safety of our visitors, Adults are not permitted in the Museum without children; all Museum visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Museum Hours: Daily from 10 am.-5 p.m. Museum admission: $13 for adults and children over 1 year old, $12 seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800.
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Traffic Commission to consider changes to Parking Field 5
From page 1 ing 93 permit parking spaces. The count showed at 9 a.m. for example, a number of spaces would be taken up by permit or by parishioners. Quite frankly the CPOA is not opposed to a change but I was expecting a recommendation to come along from the village’s police or staff of professionals. The CPOA doesn’t feel it is in a position to dictate what new signs should go up or what should change,” she said. Village Trustee Mark Hyer, chairman of the Traffic Commission, says he understood DiMattia’s reasoning. He asked Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson for results from the GCPD’s own study of parking Field 5. Officer Dempsey of the GCPD was the lead person for the survey. “Before Mr. Ryan’s initial report we did a survey also that appeared close to his, with a bit more percentages of parking when we did it. We also sat out and watched the cars as they came in to Field 5 to determine parking access. There’s confusion as people (drivers) would stand at the lot’s entrances to look ‘where should I park.’ We know there’s no signs at entrances leading into Field 5 to show them where to go. That is a major issue in our eyes,” Jackson said. The GCPD also looked at feasibility of realigning parking, with the middle row consisting of both two-hour parking spaces and permit spaces. Jackson says the lot’s current layout is confusing, as is its entranceway. “If you come down from Franklin and turn right for St. Joseph’s you can’t turn in first because it is a one-way. You make that second right off Franklin, all
that is a two-hour zone except the back half, which is permit parking. You could make that two-hour and permit-exempt parking, giving us another 14 spaces to help,” the commissioner explained. He told the Commission he agreed with one of the idea’s Ryan has presented the Commission with for one row with dual purposes. Trustee Jon DeMaro, a Traffic Commission member, said churchgoers were concerned that all the twohour spaces and the permit parking was taken in Field 5 during mornings. “If somebody had to park in the two-hour zone, most of the time they would have to go further away from the church,” DeMaro asked. Jackson said when the GCPD observed the lot the two-hour spots were mostly available. “There are some days where the lot is fuller than other times but in mornings there are spaces available,” he told DeMaro. The other consideration the trustee had was if there are enough spots for any parishioners headed to daily morning masses, and Kelly said in most cases church-goers will continue to use the parking Field 5 instead of Fifth Street. “But again, seniors are most often the people parking for St. Joseph’s morning services and they would not walk from down the street parking,” he said. Jackson also said the GCPD spent considerable time researching the tickets written in Field 5 and working with the assumption Ryan, Kelly and other St. Joe’s parishioners put forward that the summonses were given during morning masses or funeral services. Other concerns were scrutinized by GCPD officers. “We cannot say that is 100% accu-
rate, it’s hard to tell, however tickets were issued during those times. We also looked at the possibility of making the whole area a two-hour zone with permit spaces that could, from the police department’s experience, with a service or special events at St. Joe’s people park down Fifth Street. If they know they can park there then the people with permit spaces may have trouble getting spots,” he said. Jackson said signs need to be added on Fifth and Sixth Streets “that are very indicative of where you can park.” He believes the second row idea for Lot 5, with an additional 14 spaces, would create a ‘conducive’ environment as soon as drivers enter the lot. He told the Commission on Fifth Street the last row should remain two-hour parking. “That would be a start where it could work, and that gives us an idea to see where it goes. From my experience of just standing there, people pull in the lot and do not know where to go, they are lost once they get inside. If they see signs right from the street it would really help,” he said. Trustee Hyer thanked Commissioner Jackson and asked about the current lack of signage. Commission member Trustee Robert Bolebruch said he agreed about a need for signs, but he questioned Kelly’s comment on the shortness of two-hour parking spaces on the whole for church services. He and Bolebruch each looked at how long a mass or funeral may take inside the church. “Two hours is okay but the confusion of parking there when people are going to a funeral, you get a number of local people who are aware of the spaces in Field 5 and many from out of Garden
City who want the first spot they see, the closest. The other thing that comes up is people parking all over the place there whenever St. Joseph hosts a big funeral. It could be a good thing for the village, money-wise in writing summonses, but it’s bad for the parish. I don’t want to put it that way because people should be paying attention, but what happens is church-goers park and get penalized,” Kelly said. Trustee Hyer told Kelly the 14 spots the new alignment would create plus proper signage on the two streets around St. Joe’s will hopefully alleviate the problem. “One other thing is that we (the village) gets a lot of complaints from the people who pay for their permits and the residential building management itself, so we’d try to juggle the interests and compromise. We try to work with both sides as best we can. We felt it can be a win-win for everybody by taking a little bit of the designated spots away from them, but it should be more than enough for permit people to park there,” Jackson said. Hyer said it would be helpful to newcomers entering the parking lot to find two-hour spots readily available. Instead of the Traffic Commission’s 7 p.m. meeting, the younger Ryan attended the Village Board of Trustees meeting immediately following the Traffic Commission’s June session and asked for an update on the Lot 5 parking study at that time, during the public comment period. He was pleased at the outcome and ongoing work by the village and the police department to address the issue.
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continue to do so,” Appiarius said. As a final thought she looked at grades not involved in the Panorama surveys and told the school board at its July reorganization meeting the S.T.E.A.M. learning and activities for students in the three primary schools – Hemlock, Locust and Homestead – are offering a tremendous foundation. She said the lesson plans and initiatives were developed with staff meetings, leadership seminars and the annual Superintendent’s retreats. “I’ve witnessed the district’s work developing curricula in effect at each primary school. The survey continues bringing current research to the district, shed light on how to best engage our students to become better thinkers and above all, better citizens,” Dr. Appiarius said.
Improving Staff Development
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Garden City Schools’ professional development plan. “This gives us a roadmap for how we do staff development with our faculty. The boot camp last month was “an offspring of that approach,” Feirsen noted. For staff development aligning with district needs, Garden City guidance counselors attended a S.T.E.M. conference at SUNY-Stony Brook. The last week of June, preceding the July 6 school board re-organization meeting and board retreat, saw 50 of GCUFSD staff and faculty members participate in a “Technology Bootcamp” which Dr. Feirsen commented on. He said the large group represents a cross-section of GCUFSD’s educational professionals, personnel from each grade level and diversity from experienced teachers to teachers brand new to the district. “They went to workshops involving technology taught by their peers. For their attendance they received micro-credentials, which gives them credit for mastering
certain basic skills and understandings. Over time the micro-credentials will accumulate to a full-fledged in-service credit. This gives the ability for participants their own ways of staff development to their individual needs without
having to take a whole course, some of which contains components they are not interested in. Staff are able to take modules that are most relevant,” Dr. Feirsen said.
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GCHS graduate awarded Italian American Scholarship Congratulations to Garden City High School Class of 2017 graduate Micaela Fontanetta for being was selected as a recipient for the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators Athletic Scholarship. Nominated by Assemblyman Ed Ra, this was the first time in seven years a student in his
district was named as the $3,000 scholarship winner. The monies will go toward Micaela’s tuition at Marist College where she has been accepted into the Honors Program. As an Honors student at Marist, Micaela is one of a select few. She will work with a personal advisor & dorm with other Honors Program students.
The Garden City Rams fourth grade Maroon Team played at the Hershey Tournament July 8 th and 9th Micaela Fontanetta, pictured here with Principal Nanine McLaughlin (left), NYS Assemblyman Ed Ra (second from left), and her parents,
The team celebrates its championship victory.
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Girl Scouts donate to Ronald Mcdonald
Girl Scout Troop 1249 voted to donate half of their Cookie Money to the local Ronald McDonald House. On Thursday, June 22nd, half of the troop was able to tour the Ronald McDonald House and present the administration with a check of $250. The whole Brownie Troop worked very hard to sell cookies this year to meet their personal and troop goals. The Troop looks forward to many more years of scouting and doing service!
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Garden City Friends of Music presents Garden City Friends of Music’s mission is to support music education and encourage the development of music skills in our children. Our annual membership drive and fund raisers enable us to make grants to Garden City schools to supplement and enhance the music programs. In addition to the Garden City Friends of Music scholarship award given to a graduating senior every year, students in fifth, eighth and twelfth grades are recognized for outstanding achievement in the categories of Band, Orchestra, Vocal Music and Electronic Music. This year there are 20 award winners. Award winner, Gianna Palmeri, Outstanding Achievement for Electronic Music is missing from the article.
Garden City High School Ann Ambach
horn since the fourth grade. Cole has participated in seven NYSSMA festivals and performed with the All-County band three times. In addition, he was the Garden City Friends of Music Award Recipient at Stratford School in 2010. In 2013, as a freshman, Cole auditioned and was accepted as the only freshman in the Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. McCrann. In 2015, he was inducted into the Tri-M Honor Society. Over the course of four years performing with the Wind Ensemble, Cole rose to become the Principal Horn in his senior year. Cole will be attending Wake Forest University in the fall.
Garden City Middle School Enzo Cupani
Elena DiChiara
Ann Ambach
Elena DiChiara
Outstanding Achievement in Orchestra Elena DiChiara began playing the violin in the second grade at Stratford School. She has continued playing
Park. Brendan wishes to thank the Garden City Friends of Music for this award and also Mr. Russo for an amazing three years of electronic music.
throughout the middle school and high school orchestras under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Gullotta. Elena has come full circle in the instrument when in middle school, she had high school tutors and in the high school, she tutored middle schoolers. In addition to tutoring, Elena has also participated in NYSSMA in middle school and chamber orchestra in the high school. Starting in middle school as a 2nd violinist, her growth through years of practice culminated in her junior and senior year sitting in the first violin section. In the fall, Elena will be attending the University of Delaware as an elementary education major.
Cole Sonner
Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Music Ann Ambach has been involved in music her entire life. This year she was selected to the elite NAfME All Eastern Honors Mixed Choir and NYSSMA All State Mixed Choir. At the Garden City High School, she was in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble. She is the student director of Chamber Choir and an Executive Board member of the Tri M Music Honor Society. Last summer, she attended the New York State Summer School for the Arts School of Choral Studies, a prestigious summer choral program, and will return this summer. She has taken private voice lessons for six years. She will be majoring in music at St. Olaf College next year, and can’t wait to further pursue her passion there.
Brendan Irwin
Cole Sonner
Rachel Joffe
Enzo Cupani Outstanding Achievement in Electronic Music Enzo Cupani’s interest in music was sparked at a young age because his dad is a jazz guitarist, and that was his lullaby. When he took piano lessons at the Garden City Nursery School, he found his instrument. He continued his piano lessons at the Music Academy of Garden City, and has progressed to include vocal and ensemble lessons. As a Level 3 NYSSMA Festival participant in piano, he has consistently earned outstanding scores. Enzo also participates in the GCMS Robotics Club, therefore the Electronic Music program was a perfect mix for him. He is looking forward to participating in the MAGC Rock Bands Camp this summer, and in GCHS Chorus in September.
Brendan J. Irwin
Outstanding Achievement in Band Cole Sonner’s interest in the french horn began after attending his older brother’s band concert. Hearing a horn solo inspired him to pursue the instrument even before he entered elementary school. He has played the french
Outstanding Achievement in Electronic Music Brendan Irwin began his music career by taking piano lessons when he was five years old. Since then, he has also studied clarinet, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar. His influences include Green Day, Oasis, and Linkin
Rachel Joffe Outstanding Achievement in Orchestra Rachel Joffe started the viola in the third grade orchestra at Stratford School with Mr. Albani. He was a very nice and encouraging teacher who recommended the middle school orchestra to Rachel. After Stratford she continued playing at the GCMS with Mrs. Gullotta. She was a very good teacher throughout all the years and she helped Rachel become the player she is today. Rachel was introduced to music at an early age by playing the piano for many years. Now she plays both the piano and viola and will continue onto the high school orchestra for the viola.
Ella LaBate
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String Festival and in the All County Music Festival. She has enjoyed being principal of her section for many years at Stewart School under Mr. Albani and at GCMS under Mrs. Gullotta. She is excited to be continuing orchestra with Garden City High School and is looking forward to many more years of playing the viola.
Madison Matarazzo
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2017 Outstanding Achievement Awards Outstanding Achievement in Electronic Music Sarah Schultz started her music career in fourth grade playing the flute at Stewart School. She then started piano lessons soon after, and in sixth grade began learning and quickly loving the guitar. She continued playing flute throughout her GCMS career and joined the high school marching band at the end of seventh grade. This coming season she will play piccolo for the GCHS marching band. Guitar remains her favorite instrument, now broadened to include the ukulele, 12 string guitar and mandolin. She will be attending the School of Rock this summer.
Kyle Stevenson Olympia Van Blenis Ella LaBate Ella LaBate began her life in music when she was in 4th grade. She remembers joining Stewart School’s band and choosing the clarinet and then switching to oboe in 5th grade. As soon as she started playing the oboe, she instantly fell in love. She joined outside bands like Nassau Suffolk and Gemini to continue with music even when she’s not in school. She recently played with her school’s wind quintet for our superintendent’s retirement and loved the experience. Music will forever hold a place in her heart past her experiences here in the middle school. She feels honored to have received this award this year.
Jenna Matarazzo
she is today as a singer. She has been in multiple plays, such as La Bohème and Singin’ In The Rain, and has done vocal NYSSMA for the past three years. The amount of time she spends singing to anyone and anywhere is evidently worth it, and she thanks everyone who has helped her to receive this award.
Madison Matarazzo Outstanding Achievement in Orchestra Madison Matarazzo began her attentiveness with the cello in third grade at Stewart Elementary School with Mr. Albani and has since become highly talented. She continued such interest for three years under Mrs. Gullotta at the Garden City Middle School and is looking forward to joining the High School orchestra as well as the chamber orchestra. During her many years playing the cello, Madison has enjoyed leading her section as a consistent member of the principal stand as well as tutoring younger students. She is thrilled to be continuing playing the cello for many more years to come.
Sarah Schultz
Jenna Matarazzo Outstanding Achievement in Orchestra Jenna Matarazzo began her interest with the viola in third grade orchestra at Stewart School and has been in the GCMS orchestra for three years. She has participated in the NYSSMA Festival, played in the Long Island
Sarah Varghese
Outstanding Achievement in Electronic Music
Kyle Stevenson Outstanding Achievement in Electronic Music Kyle Stevenson began his musical career playing percussion instruments in the 4th grade band at Stratford Elementary School. In Grades 4 and 5 he played drums and has performed in many school concerts. For the past three years at the Garden City Middle School, Kyle has been a student in Mr. Russo’s Electronic Music class. In this class, Kyle has worked independently on instruments such as electronic drums and keyboard. This class further developed his desire to learn to play music. Two and a half years ago for a holiday gift, Kyle was surprised with a mini baby grand digital piano and began taking weekly lessons to strengthen his skills. He continues with his lessons. Kyle enjoys playing and learning all types of music and will miss attending Mr. Russo’s class.
Olympia Van Blenis
Sarah Schultz
Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Music Olympia Van Blenis is 14 years old and proud to be a recipient of the Garden City Friends of Music Outstanding Achievement Award for Vocal Music. Although she has never had a professional voice coach, the music teachers that she has had over the course of her life have helped her to become who
Sarah Varghese Sarah Varghese first showed her interest in music at a very young age. She was born into a musical family where her dad played guitar and her mom sang in a Christian band called Redeemed. When she was young, her parents noticed her natural talent and interest in playing the drums and singing. In sixth grade, she found a new love for acoustic guitar through her middle school music class, Electronic Music. She began practicing for hours at a time while watching and learning through instructional YouTube videos. She has not taken any music lessons or professional training, but has learned to play instruments on her own driven by See page 42
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is trying to work hard to pursue her dreams to be on Broadway with her voice and dance lessons. She practices hard so when an audition comes she will be prepared.
Ryan Lane
Stewart School Maria Gaztañaga
Outstanding Achievement in Band James Nagler, a fifth grade student, is honored to receive the Outstanding Achievement in Band Award for Stewart School. James has played the alto saxophone for the past three years and has greatly enjoyed participating in the Stewart band and jazz bands. In January, James was selected for the Fifth Grade All County Band, and earned the first chair position for alto sax. He completed NYSSMA level 4 this past spring, where he received an “outstanding” score. In addition to the saxophone, James has been studying piano at the New World Music Center for the past six years and in 2016 received a perfect score on NYSSMA level 3 for piano. He looks forward to joining the band next year at the Garden City Middle School.
Stratford School Julia DeMaro
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Maria Gaztañaga Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Music Maria Gaztañaga, a soprano, was singing around the house since she was little. Her parents took her to voice lessons because she really enjoyed singing. Maria was Dorothy in the Hemlock School production and she wanted to continue this path on the yellow brick road. After a while, she realized she was really serious about singing so she told her parents that she would love to be on Broadway!! Her parents decided to take Maria to another vocal coach teacher in Manhattan to see if she was prepared for that. So now she has two different voice teachers. Since then her life has started to change. Last summer she played a card role in Alice in Wonderland at John Engeman Theater. She had a lot of fun. She is also part of the All County Chorus. This year she was Giannetta in “The Elixir of Love” at Stewart School. So far, she has done three cabaret workshops at “Don’t Tell Mama” in NYC where she has learned to be on stage by herself. This summer she was chosen to play the role of Flounder in “The Little Mermaid” at John Engeman Theater. She has won a “Reflections” award for singing and writing the song “I am Music”. She
Outstanding Achievement in Orchestra Ryan Lane started playing the violin in second grade and joined the third grade orchestra at Stewart School. At Stewart School, he has been in the orchestra for the past three years and string ensemble for two years. He participated in the 2016 NYSSMA Festival, played in the Long Island Festival in fifth grade and in the 2017 Division 1 West All-County Orchestra. He was awarded the plaque of Outstanding Achievement in Orchestra at Stewart School. This May 2017, he received a perfect score of 28 in his NYSSMA spring evaluation festival for level 3. His inspiration is his music teacher, Mr. Andrew Albani and his fellow orchestra players that share his love for music.
James Nagler
under the direction of Mr. Albani. He attends Suzuki on the Island under the direction of Ani Gregorian Resnick and is a participant of the Chamber Camp at Suzuki on the Island for the past two years. David also has been playing the piano for two years and the drums for a year.
Riley Donahue
Julia DeMaro in Vocal Music Julia DeMaro first became interested in singing from music class at Homestead School. She began to develop her soprano voice with private singing lessons and started to perform in musicals such as “Willy Wonka Jr.,” in which she played the leading role of Charlie Bucket. Julia recently performed the starring role of Dorothy in Stratford School’s production of “The Wizard of Oz Jr.” She has received two perfect NYSSMA scores and participated in 2016’s All County Chorus. Julia would like to thank Mrs. Lavin and Mrs. Betit for being her inspirations. She looks forward to continuing her singing career in middle school.
David Digan
James Nagler
David Digan
Outstanding Achievement in Orchestra David Digan has been playing the cello for a few years at Stratford School
Riley Donahue Outstanding Achievement in Band Riley Donahue began playing the clarinet in 4th grade at Stratford School under the direction of her teacher, Ms. Glickman. In 5th grade she performed in the winter and spring concerts. She also performed with the All-County Band and performed a level 2 solo for NYSSMA. Her biggest inspiration is her teacher, Riana Kane. Riley will be continuing the clarinet through high school. Her other interests are soccer and lacrosse. Riley lives with her parents and two sisters.
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Pittsburgh’s skyline and rivers, as seen from Grandview Avenue at the Duquesne Incline © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com BY KAREN RUBIN
I have come to Pittsburgh this first time to join the Railsto-Trails Conservancy’s Sojourn three-day, 120-mile bike tour on the Great Allegheny Passage – a trail reclaimed from a former rail line that was used to carry the coal from the mines to the
steel mills that is now playing a key role in revitalizing the small towns that had developed around coal. It is the foremost example of the transition of an economy and the society that it supports and how a city can go from grey to green. But I only have one full day, so I want
my time to be as productive as possible. And as authentic as possible, so I choose the historic Omni William Penn Hotel – a member of Historic Hotels of America – which celebrated its centennial in 2016 the same year as the city celebrated its bicentennial.
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She, in fact, epitomizes the story of Pittsburgh: her father worked in those steel mills of Andrew Carnegie and Frick, suffering the intense heat of a firey hell. There used to be steel mills lining the riverfront. She remembers how the pollution in the city was so thick, that you could not see the city below Grandview Avenue on Mount Washington ridge where I will be heading soon to take in the view. Her father died at an early age. Today, the city’s main industries include academia, robotics, banking and finance and his daughter is now a concierge in this luxury hotel. At its bicentennial in 2016, Pittsburgh boasted a population of 305,704; 2781 acres of city parks; 300 downtown restaurants; 31 skyscrapers; 90 neighborhoods; 24 miles of riverfront trails; 445 bridges (more than any city in the world) across three rivers. Several of Pittsburgh’s unique attractions are associated with people that I had not realized were native sons: August Wilson and Andy Warhol. Indeed, the special history of Pittsburgh is preserved in the institutions associated with the Senator John Heinz History Center (yes, the ketchup company family), as I discover. She loads me up with handy lists and maps, and draws a route for me, and I am on my way.
Walk with me... Around the Omni William Penn Hotel, a complete renaissance is still underway: modern skyscrapers in glass and steel reflect back on restored brick Victorians – not exactly a seamless melding of past and present, nor is history accurately reflected. I head toward the Southfield Street Bridge, a jewel of a steel bridge with a walking/biking lane, that takes me over the Monongahela River, where on the shore, a lovely indoor Station Square mall has developed around what would have been a factory, and there is a lovely bike path. Across the street, is the entrance to the Monongahela Incline, a funicular that takes you up to the Grandview Avenue, aptly named for the grand view of the city from its heights, on Mount Washington, named for George Washington who surveyed the area from this place, choosing the location at the Point below for a fort. It is one of two of the original 19 that used to run. The Monongahela Incline originally opened in 1870 (refurbished in 2015) and is the nation’s oldest cable car operation. Its 35-degree grade makes it the steepest incline in the US; it travels the 635-foot length at 6 mph. It is operated by the Port Authority (so your bus pass works). Though the ride takes but a few minutes, it is so much fun. (portauthority.org). The story of Pittsburgh is
encapsulated from Mount Washington, named for George Washington who as a young man surveyed the area from this perch to choose a location for a fort. You gaze down at the expanse from viewing perches – how the rivers merge together, the skyscrapers and landscape. There are fascinating historical markers along Grandview Avenue that tell the story of steel and the critical role Pittsburgh played in the industrialization of the United States and its emergence, really, as a world economic power, and ultimately, “the Greening of Pittsburgh.” Mount Washington was once called Coal Hill, the spot where the nation’s coal industry was born around 1760. “Here the Pittsburgh coal bed was mined to supply Fort Pitt. This was eventually to be judged the most valuable individual mineral deposit in the U.S.” Another marker: “With its steel mills belching fire and smoke, Boston writer James Parton described the city as ‘hell with the lid off.’ Streetlights were often needed in the middle of the day to combat the haze of industrial smoke and grime. As recently as the late 1940s, visitors to Grandview Avenue had to strain to see the skyline through the haze.” Today, despite the clouds casting a grey pallor, I can still see the striking skyscape, and follow the outline of the rivers a long distance. I stroll the avenue toward the next
incline, the Duquesne, passing lovely Victorian homes and a library. The Duquesne Incline opened in 1877 – it has quite an interesting display of historical photos and artifacts. It is operated by the Society for the Preservation of Duquesne Heights Incline. It travels the 793 length at a speed of 6 mph, bringing me back down to the riverfront and I walk across the Fort Pitt Bridge down into Point State Park. What a jewel Pittsburgh’s Point State Park is, literally at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela River at one side and where the Allegheny and Ohio Rivers meet on the other. Its location made it critical to control over this territory and later, the industrial and economic development of the nation. The Point offers beautiful park land as well as some of Pittsburgh’s most significant heritage sites. You first come upon the Fort Pitt Blockhouse, built in 1764, the oldest building in Pittsburgh and the only remaining structure from colonial times. Inside this small, dark space, it gives you a glimpse of western Pennsylvania’s role during the French & Indian War and the American Revolution (admission is free). What proves to be the highlight of my all-too-short visit to Pittsburgh is the Fort Pitt Museum (the newest member of the Senator John Heinz
Costumed docent sends school kids off on a scavenger hunt at the Fort Pitt Museum The Monongahela Incline originally opened in 1870 (refurbished in 2015) and is the nation’s oldest cable car operation © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
tribes. There is a sensational video that presents the different perspectives (the Indians still come up short) – the different perspectives that the British and French brought, and the Indians whose culture did not acknowledge that a person could own land, but by this point, the Indian tribes had already had already become dependent economically on imported European goods. British and French clashed for control of the New World colonies constantly from 1689-1748: The French, most interested in trade, saw the Ohio River as a way to connect Canada and Louisiana and leverage their relations with Indians. The British, determined to control territory, also realized the strategic importance of this artery, “the Keystone of the Frontier.” This becomes clear in a superbly produced video, “Whose Land?”: “The French couldn’t stand the British and the British wouldn’t rest until they owned [the territory].” Native Americans, were fully aware that they could not allow the Europeans to control the land, but they were caught in the middle – by this point, Indians were dependent upon trading for manufactured goods. “The Indians negotiated with weight and authority. They had a powerful confederacy Iroquois – Seneca, Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida. They had sophisticated
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History Center, in association with the Smithsonian Institution), a modern, two-story, 12,000 square foot museum built on the site of Fort Pitt. The presentations are absolutely thrilling in conveying how at a critical point in the settlement of the New World, this point was the epicenter of world-changing events. “From 1754 to today, Fort Pitt has shaped the course of American and world history as the birthplace of Pittsburgh.” The museum tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s pivotal role during the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and as the birthplace of Pittsburgh (William Pitt never actually visited). It offers extremely well crafted interactive exhibits, life-like historical figures, rare artifacts that let you come away with a new appreciation for the strategic role the region played. Known as The Point, this was once one of the most strategic areas in North America, controlling access to Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and much of interior of North America; it was the intersection of cultural exchange with native people, and a departure point for settlers moving west. I appreciated the balance in the presentations between points of view – the colonists (actually split between the British and the French) and the Indian
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W R I T E R’S C O R N E R
Enjoying the best of these Summer days! BY CLAIRE LYNCH Summer is here and we enjoy the freedom that the lazy, hazy days can bring. For many people summer means it’s vacation time and a chance to enjoy some extra time with family and friends. We get to dress lighter and wear flipflops - things I don’t wear at any other time of the year - and with my bathing suit and striped, oversized beach towel, I know that a dip or a leisurely swim aren’t far away. Below are some of my favorite things about summer.
Summertime Comfort Food
I like to think that my family and I can enjoy eating some comfort food not just during the cold winter months but during the summer months, also. We like going on picnics not far from home and bringing some of our favorite foods – baked chicken pieces, baked beans, potato salad, a tossed salad, corn on the cob, assorted melons for dessert and more. Many times when I was a child in Rockville Centre my Mom would tell us that we were going on a picnic, that we would have a choice of meals and that the main dish would be a surprise. It may have been baked chicken or it may have been spare ribs that we could eat with our hands. It may have been a cold ham that Mom or Dad could carve easi-
ly and we could all devour with the side dishes. For three days I would wonder what it would be and sometimes I felt the suspense would kill me. My mouth would start watering as I wondered what dish we would probably have. We would eat the food cold and enjoy every minute of it. These days, when my family and I go on picnics on Long Island, we bring our food and I keep my relatives wondering about what they will be eating. If it’s chicken pieces or spare ribs, we use a barbecue grill to warm up the meat, the corn and the baked beans. For dessert we have some cool pieces of melon that really hit the spot.
New Things Are Good Things
Give yourself permission to be a beginner. In the summer try something new. Too often we think of ourselves as accomplished in whatever field of work that we do. We are knowledgeable. We are proficient. People look to us for answers but sometimes it’s nice to not have the answers. Sometimes letting go and experimenting is fun. I’ve found that it’s refreshing to learn something new. I start with a blank page and just go from there. It’s like diving off the high diving board. It’s like being offered a challenge to do something new and just saying, “Okay,
I’ll try it.” Earlier this summer someone gave me the chance to go to an Art class and since it worked fine with my schedule, I went. Before arriving at the class I took a quick assessment of my strengths and weaknesses. I have lots of strengths but drawing and painting are definitely my weaknesses. Joining seven other adults, I followed my Art teacher’s directions and picked up a colored drawing pencil. We had to copy a picture of an apple on a wooden table next to a vase of flowers. It sounded simple enough. When the hour was over I put down my drawing pencils and looked at my artwork. It wasn’t bad for a first try and I was proud of myself for showing up, letting go and seeing where my creativity would take me. I
had fun chatting with my teacher and fellow students and I had fun being in a place that normally would be way out of my element, way out of my comfort zone. My next challenge? Maybe I’ll get a mentor and try to produce a record. You never know!
Sail Boating on the LI Sound
All of my older relatives are Brooklyn born but when they grew up and got married, they moved to Long Island, Westchester County and New Jersey. My mom’s brother, my Uncle Douglas, had a daughter, Elaina, who was my age. Uncle Douglas invited me to spend many summer vacations with them and we either took cruises to the See page D6
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Stop Worrying About Social Security BY TOM MARGENAU
I’ve written about this topic before. But I just have to do it again. If my emails are any indication, it seems as if 90 percent of senior citizens in this country are worried sick that they are losing out on Social Security benefits, or making decisions that result in dramatically reduced monthly checks from the government. And in almost all the cases I encounter, their worries are ill-founded. I started working for the Social Security Administration in 1973. And my mentor was a guy who was with the agency almost from its inception in 1935. He retired in about 1980, and I retired in 2005. And in all those years, neither one of us ever met a Social Security recipient, or a potential beneficiary, who worried one little whit about getting the most out of his or her monthly benefits. “Maximizing” one’s Social Security was just not part of the lexicon. The majority of seniors signed up for their retirement benefits at 62. Some waited until 65 (the full retirement age for the first six decades of Social Security’s existence). A very few people, and I mean a VERY FEW, waited until age 70 to start their benefits. But then two things happened. In the late 1990s, some unintended loopholes grew out of a new law that allowed senior citizens over age 66 to work without any reduction in their benefits. Those loopholes became known as “file and suspend” and “file and restrict.” They have been discussed ad infinitum in this column and will not be explained here again, other than to say that, in a nutshell, they allowed retirees to collect dependent spousal benefits on a husband’s or wife’s Social Security record while delaying their own benefits until 70. Congress eventually recognized these loopholes violated the basic tenets of the program and closed them. Or to be more precise, they immediately closed the “file and suspend” provisions and put a time clock on “file and restrict.” Only people turning 66 before January 2020 can still jump through the spousal benefit loophole. The bigger thing that happened is that financial planners discovered a new and huge market: greedy geezers! They lured them into seminars with come-ons like this one I just got in the mail this week: “You could be missing out on thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits!” Because of them, the term “maximizing your Social Security” became the catchphrase for a generation who 40 years earlier were chanting “make love, not war!” Now they are crying, “Make money, not love!” I mean, who needs sex, drugs and rock and roll when you can have a bigger Social Security check? Let’s look at just a couple of the emails I got this week from seniors who are caught up in all this hoopla about
maximizing benefits. Q: I signed up for my Social Security when I was 66 years old. That was 10 months ago. I am getting $2,225 per month. Now I just learned that I could have maximized my Social Security by filing for wife’s benefits on my husband’s record and saving my own until age 70 when I would get higher benefits. He is 73. He started his benefits at age 70. He gets $2,850 per month. So now I’d like to cancel my retirement claim and then file for wife’s benefits. I understand I can get half of his, or $1,425. Can I do this? And how do I do this? A: Well, yes you can do this, although not at quite the money amounts you think. And you really should think long and hard before jumping on this maximizing bandwagon. I mean, you and your husband are already getting over $5,000 per month in Social Security benefits. That is far more than the average Social Security beneficiary can even dream about. But if you are intent on squeezing every last nickel out of your Social Security piggy bank, here is what you should do. Make an appointment to talk to someone at your local Social Security office. Tell them you want to withdraw your retirement claim. (You have up to 12 months after your benefits start to do that.) You will have to repay all the benefits you’ve already received. That sounds to me like you’ll be writing the government a check for $22,250. After you withdraw your retirement claim, you will then turn around and file a claim for wife’s benefits on your husband’s account. But you won’t get half of his current benefit. You’ll only get half of his full retirement age rate. I’m guessing that’s about $2,150. So your share of that is $1,075. You can claim up to 6 months’ worth of retroactive spousal benefits. Once you make that switchover, you will keep getting $1,075 per month, until you turn 70. At that point, you would refile for your own retirement benefits, and get 132 percent of your basic rate, or about $2,900 per month. Good luck with all that! Q: Both my wife and I are about to turn 62. We went to a seminar about maximizing Social Security benefits. I was told that I could file for husband’s benefits on my wife’s record and then save my own until age 66. But the Social Security people said I can’t do that. Are they right? We are worried that we are missing out on Social Security benefits that everyone else is getting. A: The Social Security people were right. If you are under your full retirement age, the law says you must file for your own retirement benefits. And the loophole mentioned at the beginning of this column, the one that let people
66 and older file spousal benefits while delaying their own benefits until 70, closes before you reach your full retirement age. So now you are your wife simply have to make one of three Social Security decisions. Do you want reduced retirement benefits at 62, or some other age
between 62 and 66? Or do you want full benefits at age 66? Or do you want to wait until age 70 and get 132 percent of your full retirement age rate? 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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One Day, Two Nights in Pittsburgh C ontinued from page D3 surveyor, was given a mission to explore to Fort LeBoeuf and recommended the site for Fort Prince George. Washington “had no diplomatic experience, and couldn’t speak French yet he was selected to bring message to French. He was selected because of his close connection with Ohio corporations and other Virginian land speculators in land. He knew ‘the West’.” In 1754, Fort Duquesne (renamed Fort Pitt when the British took over), was the largest French military installation in Ohio, and evicted the Virginians. William Pitt, for whom the fort is named, never came to the colonies. The city originally was called “Pittsboro”. The Fort – perhaps because it was so foreboding, was attacked only once, during Pontiac’s War of 1763. Its location made Pittsburgh a boom town. The Ohio River carried 18,000 settlers through in 1788. The population of Pittsburgh, just 150 in 1780, grew to 4,800 by 1810, making it the third largest in Pennsylvania after Philadelphia and Lancaster. Its economy developed from coal mining, glass making, and boat building, fueling the nation’s industrial and physical expansion. The city was incorporated in 1816. When I visit the museum, there are a number of school groups coming through. The school kids are sent out in teams on a scavenger hunt by a docent in period dress. What surprises the kids the most? That the Indians were not as primitive as they expected, she tells me. Indeed, many are pictured wearing European-style clothes and served in the military. By this point, the Indians were part of the world economy - the Indians traded their furs for items from as far away as China; the European traders were like Walmart to them, bringing manufactured household goods. For the first time, I understand why the Indians did not kick the Europeans out when it was clear they were setting up outposts. As I explore the exhibits, I learn of what may have been the first incidence of germ warfare: in 1763, an Indian trader, on orders from Ft. Pitt, is alleged to have given Indians two blankets and a handkerchief from the fort’s smallpox hospital. During my visit, I am fortunate enough to see a special exhibit (no longer on view), “Captured by Indians” that introduces me to an issue that I knew nothing about before, that makes you really think. The fascinating display is about European (white) colonists as well as slaves who were kidnapped by Indian tribes. The exhibit did not disguise the brutality, but most fascinating is that the individuals (who often were
young when they were taken captive), particularly women, once they survived the arduous journey and a literal gauntlet (to weed out the weak), were adopted into the tribe, treated as equals, and generally had a better life than the colonial settlements they came from, especially if they were indentured servants or slaves or women, to the extent that when they had the chance to be “freed” and be returned to their community – such as in a hostage exchange - they would refuse and even escape back to the tribe. The presentation, the artifacts and the connection to people living today, descendents of those people, is utterly fascinating. “During the turbulent decades of the mid-18th century, thousands of European and African settlers were captured by American Indians whose dwindling numbers forced them to adopt non-Indians in an effort to survive. The subsequent experience of captivity and adoption forever altered both the captives and their captors as identities shifted, allegiances were tested, and once-rigid lines between cultures became forever blurred.” The exhibit, with artifacts specially gathered, draws upon documentary evidence gleaned from 18th and early 19th century primary sources, dozens of rare artifacts, and a wide array of imagery, to examine the practice of captivity from its prehistoric roots to its impact on modern American Indians and other ethnicities. The captives taken in brutal raids, massacres and abductions were mainly of young who were physically fit and could assimilate and women who would be married off and bear children. They would size people up during the raid, and decide who to take, then put them through a kind of gauntlet (as well as an actual one at the end), to weed out the See page D6
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One Day, Two Nights in Pittsburgh: From Grey to Green, A Proud City Revitalized C ontinued from page D5 weak or uncooperative. The exhibit tells the story through the experiences of real-life captives, and in stunning displays including three life-like vignettes that portray John Brickell, a local boy captured just a few miles from Fort Pitt at age 10; Massy Harbison, who heroically saved the life of her child after escaping from her captors; and the Kincade family, who were reunited on the Bouquet Expedition in 1764 I am amazed to learn that many of the captives preferred Indian society: Colonial society could be brutal, especially for those at the bottom (like slaves and indentured servants and poor), women were property of husband. But in native society, they had equality. “Many adopted captives lived and died among chosen people.” At the end is a large wall of photos of
people today who trace their origins to these captives. “While many captives were returned to the society of their birth after months or years among the Indians, many others lived out the remainder of their lives with their adoptive people. Today, the descendants of captives represent a wonderfully diverse cross section of American society. In many cases they are alive today because of crucial decisions made in an instant, two centuries ago. They represent the living legacy of captivity, reminding us not only of our connection to the past, but also to the future.” In summer, the Fort Pitt Museum offers living history programs and reenactments –with staff dressed in period costumes, firing off cannons, playing fife and drum, doing carpentry. Fort Pitt Museum (open daily, 10 am – 5 pm, $5/adults, $4/seniors/ $3 students
Historical markers along Grandview Avenue make it easy to visualize Pittsburgh’s past © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
and children 4-17), 101 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 412-2819285, www.heinzhistorycenter.org/fortpitt/ My full-day’s walking tour also includes the National Aviary (www. aviary.org) and the Andy Warhol Museum, which is one of the Carnegie Museums (The Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky Street, 412-237-8300,www. warhol.org ). I top my walking tour off with a stroll into the Strip District, once an industrial section, now full of markets, restaurants, shops of all kinds and ethnicities, before walking back to my hotel the Omni William Penn, a member of Historic Hotels of America. Unfortunately, I don’t have enough time to visit the Heinz Center before it closes for the day. Pittsburgh is
definitely worth a return visit (Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., 412454-6000, www.heinzhistorycenter.org). For more information, contact Visit Pittsburgh, 412-281-7711, 800359-0758, 877-LOVE PGH (568-3744), info@visitpittsburgh.com, www. visitpittsburgh.com. ______________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost. com/author/karen-rubin , and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures
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Enjoying the best of these Summer days! C ontinued from page D3 Caribbean or stayed at their house in White Plains. At home, Uncle Douglas would tell us to get out our swimming suits and grab some beach towels and we would go off to the Westchester Country Club where we could swim in the pool or the Long Island Sound. When my cousin and I were 10, Uncle Douglas bought a sunfish, the boat not the fish, and placing it carefully in the water, he told us to hop in. All three
of us put our life jackets on. Being the adult, he steered and we spent many summer days riding around in the colorful sunfish. It was great. A sunfish is a small sailboat made out of fiberglass. It doesn’t have a motor so the captain of the ship either has to quickly learn how to maneuver the sail or stay pretty close to the shore and just drift. Uncle Douglas, Elaina and I had a great time sailing and we returned safely to dry land.
The Nighttime Songs of Crickets
I walk out my door one August morning and head to my car when I spot a robin having a bath in a puddle on the sidewalk. He’s flicking his wings and feathers all around and looks like he’s really enjoying that bath. Later, at about 9 p.m., after the dinner dishes have been put away and things have quieted down, I hear the chorus of crickets outside my windows singing their songs. They sing on dry, crisp nights but when it rains, they find a good hiding place and go quiet. Once the rain stops, they
resume their songs. During the day crickets hide in the ground but these nocturnal insects start singing around dusk and make their sounds by rubbing their wings together. They communicate with each other by making sounds. The crickets have a lot of information to share with each other. They may be recognizing other members of the same species or locating a mate. They may be giving directions to food or warning of danger. Some messages say, “Spread out!” Other messages say, “Come clos-
er.” It is the male crickets that are making all of the racket. When they rub their wings together, they drag a small peg on one wing across a row of ridges on the other. The result is a series of clicks similar to what happens when you click your thumbnail down the teeth of a comb. Only with the crickets the clicks are so fast you don’t hear the individual clicks. What you hear is a trill or a chirp. (extension.iastate.edu) Hearing those crickets singing tells me that fall isn’t far away. Once the sun has gone down and the heat of the day disappears, the air smells and feels good. A breeze pops up and blows my sheer curtains around and in short, I am glad that it cools off the house.
hear the cicadas in the distance and take a dip in the Scantic River. When we’re ambitious, we go tubing down the Scantic River and shriek along with the other tubing people as we zip along. At night we return to her house and out-
Visiting New England
Each summer a friend and I spend some time in Connecticut which is where my friend Kelly is from and where I spent two years going to college. Hanging around my friend has been interesting. Those who hail from the “Constitution State” (also called the “Nutmeg State”) have a different accent than those of us from Long Island. They say “hoorible” instead of “hawrible” and often drop their “t”s at the end of a sentence. They speak slower than we do and they are not in as much of a rush as we are. A true New Englander, Kelly is from Enfield, which is in central Connecticut near the border of Massachusetts. She is used to cold winters, snow piled high for months on end, and a winter season that starts before our Long Island winter and lasts a bit longer. She’s also got a few really good New England recipes, some handed down by her relatives and others that have been published in church bulletins and local cookbooks. Her mother is from Connecticut and her father is from Maine so Kelly has a true New England history. I’ve tasted their homemade pumpkin bread – cooked with home-grown pumpkins and baked in gas ovens that are 50 years old or more. It’s delicious. On summer mornings we
side her relatives marinade our dinner of meat and fresh vegetables then grill it on the barbecue. Sitting back and relaxing, we enjoy each other’s company and the fresh air and clear nights of New England.
Horseback Riding in N. Myrtle Beach
On a recent trip to the Myrtle Beach, SC, area last year one of my nieces wanted to ride a horse by the Atlantic Ocean. Alexa had read all about a place in Horry County that lets people ride horses either on trails (inland) or ride along the water’s edge. She wanted to ride along the water’s edge. They were staying just north of Myrtle Beach in North Carolina and her family had planned a few days for sightseeing and adventurous trips. Alexa kept asking my brother, Pete, and his wife, Patty, about horseback riding and didn’t want to give up on the idea. We could all tell that she had her heart set on it. Other relatives wanted to do different things – play miniature golf, go zip-lining, go on the SkyWheel (Ferris wheel), meander
down some lazy rivers, ride the Grand Prix track, see some haunted houses and go to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Alexa realized that if she got someone to go with her, she would have more of a case. She finally persuaded her mother, Patty, to go along, so on the seventh day of their southern vacation Pete drove Alexa and Patty to the riding stables in Cherry Grove. After checking in at the office, Alexa and Patty went outside near the stables area. Eight other people were standing there waiting for their horses. An attendant came out with the horses and helped them get on. Alexa’s horse was a Palomino named Rapunzel and Patty’s horse was brown and named Cinnamon. A guide on a horse led the group along the water’s edge and at first they all walked their horses then they cantered (did a smooth gallop). Patty later said that they both had fun cantering at the ocean’s edge and feeling the speed of their horses as well as the splashes the horses made. My niece and sister-in-law both had a great time riding horses.
Enjoying Summer’s Sunsets
On the longest day of the year, June 21, the summer solstice, my family and I make it a point to get together and
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celebrate. No matter what everyone is doing, no matter how busy everyone’s schedule is, we have a traditional family barbecue. We prepare our favorite foods, enjoy our dinner and dessert then stretch out on some chaise lounges in the back yard to watch the sun descend in the sky. Sundown comes at about 8:36 p.m. on the longest day of the year. The sunsets here on Long Island are gorgeous and we admire the beauty of them. On the following days of summer we go swimming, take long drives, play some miniature golf, go to the movies and enjoy our annual summer vacation. Later in the season, I can tell that the final days of summer have approached because on September 12 the sun sets by 7:10 p.m. Night seems to fall so suddenly. The night-time air feels cooler and crisper. Even though I dislike having to say goodbye to another summer season, I welcome the cooler air and the promise of some holidays that can’t be far away. Author Jenny Han once wrote about this fine season: “Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”
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ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live out and work nights or overnights as well. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call V 516-943-3172
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.B.)
ELDERCARE COMPANION AVAILABLE: 25 years highly diverse experience. Available Mon-Sat, days, own car, excellent written and verbal references, patient, responsible and kind. Please call 516-997-3596 HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516-383-7150
HOUSE CLEANING: Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma at 516-690-3550
CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094
ANNOUNCEMENTS GOT LAND? Our Hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free info packet & quote. 1-866-309-1507 www.basecampleasing.com SILDENAFIL—Active chemical in VIAGRA 20mg, 30 tablets for $35. By Greenstone, a Pfizer company. Rye Beach Pharmacy, Rye, NY. 914-967-0856, ext 5. Can FedEx. Ryerx.com; info@ryerx. com
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. (L.B.)
MARKETPLACE
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FOR SALE: 3 piece bedroom set solid wood, high quality, mint large armoire, dresser / large mirror, bedside table. Asking $5000 neg. Also Queen brass headboard, antique Dining room set from WW11, table 6 chairs, China set for 12 $2000 neg. 516-343-8373
INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Consignment Shoppe and Auction House Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment Monthly Live & Online Auctions Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services Complete House Cleanouts Moving Services Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers / KIT Complete Treatment System. Available at hardware stores, Home Depot, homedepot.com Try Harris Guaranteed Roach Killers too!
WANTED TO BUY
ABE BUYS OLD STUFF
Antiques, Bronzes, Paintings, Sterling Silver & All Contents
917-817-3928
LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048
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TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com
INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, July 26 10:00 a.m. 36 Jefferson Ave Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Bring your flashlights! Old vintage collectible items from the attic to the garage. Tools, instruments, furniture and anything else that was left behind!...Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !
WE BUY ANTIQUES Old oriental rugs, sterling silver, jewelry, diamonds, Chinese items, religious items. Call 516331-1582 No calls Saturday
TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AVITA GALLERY: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck NY 11024. 516-304-5640. Free parking in back.
INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, July 24 10:00 a.m. 90 Stratford Road Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Craft supplies, teacher supplies, decorative items, furniture, books, housewares, records, garage items, lighting fixtures and basement...... .Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !
AUCTIONS
LIVE ONLINE WORLDWIDE AUCTION
Thursday, July 27th at 11:00am
GARDEN CITY
Hosted by Invited Sales by Tracy Jordan
Previewing available for auction lots including Waterford, Silver, NY State Memorabilia, License Plates, Records, Star Wars Toys, Hot Wheels Collector Sets, Vintage Toys, Artwork, Chinese Collectibles, Comics and more. 4 WAYS TO PLACE YOUR BID! •Online on our website •Live in person at the auction •Leaving a written left bid •Over the phone during the auction
Preview Online or Bid at www.invitedsales.com or Live in the Auction Room at 839 Stewart Ave Garden City, NY 11530 Located directly behind the Garden Gourmet Deli
View Select Items For Sale At www.Instagram.com/gardencitymovingsale
Questions?
Email: Solutionsbylita@gmail.com
Friday, July 21, 2017 Classifieds
CLASSIFIEDS
YARD SALE ALBERTSON: Saturday and Sunday, July 22nd and 23rd from 9-5. rain dates July 29th and 30th. 64 Chaffee Avenue. Renovating! Selling entire contents of home.
GARDEN CITY SOUTH Sat & Sun 7/22 & 7/23 630 Princeton Street 9 am to 3pm Items include American Dolls, Coach handbags, Home decor, furniture, toys, etc.
PETS PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717
DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256
GRADY WHITE 1995 GULFSTREAM FOR SALE
23ft, 2 150 Merc 4 Stroke w/Less than 50 hrs, New Exterior Upholstery, Curtains, Trailer w/Brakes & Springs $39K
516-769-6188
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CLASSIFIEDS PETS PET SERVICES MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553
AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT FRANKLIN SQUARE 1 Bedroom apt, lower level, new move in condition. Suitable for one, utilities included. $950 / month + one month security and references needed. Call 516-270-3236 GARDEN CITY 3 Rooms, 1 Bed, freshly painted, parking, A/C, elevator $2,200 up Move in Aug 1. 3.5 Rooms, 1 Bed, EIK, LR/D R, Doorman, elevator $2,300 Four rooms, 2 Bed, EIK, New Bath, AUG 15 occ. $3,300 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504 GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath with large dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors, NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,970+ electric. Available approx. August 1. www.gcbapts. com or 516-742-1101
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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE RESERVED PARKING Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Available July 1st. Call 516-248-3048 WILLISTON PARK 1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.
VACATION RENTAL SOUTHAMPTON Secluded Designer Home on private road for rent by Garden City resident. 4 Bedroom (sleeps 8), 2.5 Bath, Great Room, Euro Kitchen, Gazebo. Short walk to beautiful Peconic Bay Beach. August 1—Labor Day $19,000 + utilities. (Shorter stays also available) Pictures on request. Contact 516-746-4314
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE WILLISTON PARK: Beautiful “Saltbox” home for sale! Close to all, Herricks schools. 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, eat in kitchen, laundry room and more. Check 134 Park Avenue or Zillow or call Steve at 845-594-3165. Buyers only please. $705,000.
LOTS FOR SALE HUDSON VALLEY LAND BARGAINS! 5 to 50 acres from $49,900! 20 mins from Albany, 2 hrs GW Bridge! Woods, stonewalls, privacy! Terms! 888-905-8847 NewYorklandandlakes.com
OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE WATERFRONT CABIN SITE 5 acres $79,900 tiny unspoiled lake, private woodland, utils. Stunning Upstate NY location! Terms avail 888-479-3394
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SERVICES
SERVICES
COMPUTERS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
TUTORING
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
RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY: Kitchens & Baths, Windows & Doors, Wainscoting & Molding, all general home repairs. References. License #H010478/Insured. Bill Ryan 516-491-6222
COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan, 516-6690587or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results.
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
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.
PAINTING & PAPERHANGING
MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT TUTOR, adjunct professor Calculus I,II, Algebra, trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Raj 516-7871026
COMPUTER SERVICES BY GCHS honors graduate & EE major, 8 years experience. Setup, upgrade, repair your computer or custom build one, improve performance, install programs, remove malware, set up printers, back-up drives, provide instruction. Low rates. 516-743-2149
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 GEM BASEMENT DOCTOR: One stop for all your home improvement needs! Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown, wainscoting molding, closets, doors, windows, sheetrock, painting, siding, decks power washed, stained and built. 516-623-9822
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 #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886
Grandparents: Send in your grandchildren’s photos
and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@ gcnews.com
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378 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
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
INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons. com
CLEANING MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026
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SERVICES CLEANING
SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com
SERVICES 1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557
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SERVICES
A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405
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
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
GENERATORS Sales and service. Maintenance contracts. Generac, Kohler. Mohrmann Electric Co., Inc. 516-826-3311
COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125
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DONATE YOUR CAR
Wheels For Wishes Benefiting
Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County or Metro New York WheelsForWishes.org
*Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *Fully Tax Deductible
Suffolk County
Call: (631) 317-2014
Metro New York
Call: (631) 317-2014
* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs or financial information, visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.
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OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220 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
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
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.
SHOPPING FOR SUPPORT
Clipping pet item coupons for Last Hope is a great and easy way to give your support. Every coupon we receive helps to defray our costs, particularly for dog and cat food. They can either be dropped off at our adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, or mailed to Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh 11793. Please share our need with your friends and family. Thank you! Visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org to read about Last Hope’s programs and to see the fabulous array of fantastic felines eagerly awaiting adoption into their forever homes!
Pennies for Pets at VCA Animal Hospitals VCA Charities and VCA Animal Hospitals are teaming up to help raise funds for Last Hope Animal Rescue. VCA Animal Hospitals believe animals have an inherent healing nature. It’s this perspective that engages their staff, clients, community members and donors to work together to ensure every animal is provided the opportunity for a healthy and happy life. Together with your generous donations we can make a difference in the lives of these animals. Every donation is extremely appreciated. All Long Island VCA locations will be benefiting Last Hope Animal Rescue. During checkout at your next vet appointment, you can also round up your bill to make a donation. Please see your local VCA Animal Hospital for details. The flyer for this program can be downloaded from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/penniesfor-pets-at-vca-animal-hospitals/
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MOVING SERVICE
Call 294.8900
TREE SERVICE
CLEANING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
Serving the community for over 40 yrs
BRIAN CLINTON
MOVERS
One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES
333-5894
Owner Supervised
Licensed & Insured Licensed #T-11154 175 Maple Ave. Westbury, NY 11590
CARPENTRY
MOVERS
SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY and PAINTING
Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior
New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates
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HOME HEATING OIL
MASONRY
HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TYPES OF STONEWORK
FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & INSURED #H2219010000
Sage Oil Save 5¢ per gallon
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LAWN SPRINKLERS
PLUMBING AND HEATING
516-485-3900
234099-1
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
CUSTOM DECORATORS
Residential | Commercial | Installation | Sales & Services
Window Treatments, Custom Upholstery, Custom Fit Slipcovers, Cushions and Pillows, Furniture Restoration.
• • • • •
Spring Turn-Ons Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs
10% OFF
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on any project (Restrictions apply)
FREE ESTIMATES
85 Franklin Ave. Franklin Square NY 11010
Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199
516.216.1630
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AUTO DETAILING
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24HR
EmErgEncy SErvicE Licensed and Insured
DETTAGLIO DETAILING “We clean and pamper your car”
• We specialize in Imports: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati
• SUV’s, Vans & Pick-Ups also detailed at a higher price • We provide Mobile service
$10 OFF
Complete Detail Coupons not to be combined
Anthony Masia
Wash & Wax Spring Special $95 Cars only Coupons not to be combined
- 631-612-7152
Owner/Operator Check us out on Facebook
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ROOFING
PAINTING/POWER WASHING
SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY
Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations
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PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978
Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining
Interior and Exterior • Plaster/Spackle Light Carpentry • Decorative Moldings Power Washing
516-884-4016
www.MpaintingCo.com 516-385-3132 New Hyde Park
Lic# H0454870000
DEMO/JUNK REMOVAL
516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured
“PAULIE THE ROOFER” - Stopping Leaks My Specialty -
• Slate & Tile Specialists • All Types of Roofing LIC & INSD “MANY LOCAL REFERENCES”
(516) 621-3869
AWNINGS
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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR / RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Thermal Windows • Doors • Siding & Gutters • Dormers & Extensions • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks
GOLDEN HAMMER HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Perfection Is No Accident!
516-354-1127
FREE ESTIMATES Lic. & Insured
GENERATORS
JUNK REMOVAL
ALL PHASES OF RUBBISH REMOVAL & DEMOLITION Residential • Commercial Construction Sites
“POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT”
Kitchens • Bathrooms Clean-Ups • Attics Basements Flood/Fire
ALL SIZE DUMPSTERS
516-541-1557
Some Day Service, Fully Insured
Bob Cat Service
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
10% off New Customers First Maintenance Call or First Service Call. (including any parts used) Mention this ad.
Mayfair Power Systems, Inc. Sales • Service • Parts • Maintenance 347 N. Main Street Freeport, NY 11520 516-623-3007 www.mayfairpower.com
Servicing Long Island Since 1961
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ANTIQUES
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HOME IMPROVEMENT
RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY Mindful in both work and pricing !
• Kitchens & Baths • Windows & Doors • Wainscoting & Molding • All General Home Repairs References License # H010478 / Insured
Call Bill Ryan 516-491-6222 HOME IMPROVEMENT
One Stop For All Your Home Improvement Needs Basement, Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling, Carpentry, Crown, Wainscoting Molding, Closets, Doors, Windows, Sheetrock, Painting, Siding, Decks - Stained & Built
GEM - BASEMENT DOCTOR
516-623-9822 Lic. Nas. H3803000000
HOME/OFFICE ORGANIZER
Declutter & Organize Your Home / Office We Do It All
AN OPPORTUNITY... COMICS
NEED $$ ?? NEED SPACE?? Have Old Comic Books To Sell?? Old Toys?? Old Pulps?? Collectibles?? Have to Move?? Have TV or Movie Memorabilia??
WE BUY!! $$ PAID IMMEDIATELY!!
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Since 1991
516-328-1900
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“Create A Life You Love To Look At” For a Free Consultation call Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman
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Call 294-8900 and let us begin listing you in our Professional Guide and Professional Services pages. Deadline is Monday, 12 Noon COMPUTER SPECIALIST
COLLEGE COUNSELING
FAMILY THERAPIST
SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW 111 Seventh Street, Suite #111 Garden City, New York 11530
SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW Individual and Family Therapist Child • Teen • Adult
(908) 868-5757 SMurphy824@gmail.com
LAW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
D’Angelo Law Associates, PC Frank G. D’Angelo, Esq.
Divorce Mediation
HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
Family Care Connections,® LLC Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo, PMHCNS-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager Assistance with Aging at Home / Care Coordination Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams 901 Stewart Ave., Suite 230, Garden City, NY 11530
Elder Law Wills & Trusts Medicaid Planning Estate Planning Probate & Estate Administration / Litigation 901 Stewart Avenue, Suite 230 Garden City, NY 11530
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WWW.DANGELOLAWASSOCIATES.COM
PSYCHOTHERAPY
CHEMISTRY TUTOR
(516) 248-9323
Efrat Fridman, Individual, couple and family therapy
EilEEn ToonE l.C.S.W
Psychotherapist
1975 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow NY 11554 • Suite 404 P: 516 873 1288 C: 516 316 3350 TUTORING
LCSW
PSYCHOTHERAPY
effiefrid@gmail.com 516-224-7670 2 Pinetree Lane Old Westbury NY 11568
(516) 222-1122
Individual • Couples • Marital Therapy • Addiction Specialist
718-887-4400 225 W. 35th St. New York, NY 10001
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669-0587
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BY JOANN WOLF Garden City Country Club introduced a new fundraising event this year to benefit the American Cancer Society. A Sadie Hawkins golf tournament was held on June 24th and a Ladies golf and tennis tournament followed on June 27th. Both of these events were well attended. Babes Against Cancer is an American Cancer Society program with deep roots on Long Island. From its humble start in 1972 it has grown to a group of over 30 local clubs that host tournaments raising over $1.25 million annually. Since its inception, Babes Against Cancer has generated over $24 million to support the American Cancer Society’s research, public education, advocacy and patient/family services programs in the areas of both breast and prostate cancers. We are proud that our membership embraced these events and generously supported this worthy cause.
Photos by JPW
Nancy Kiley, Margaret Livoti, Mary Fitzgerald, Barbara Sullivan
Denise Wells, Marilyn Cadigan, Claire Riccio, Michaela Simone
Pretty in Pink!
Lynne Noonan, Darcy O’Neill – event chairperson, Dot Weber
Pat Elustondo, Maureen Sullivan, Mary Lynn Simmons, Julie Capetola
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PHOTOS BY KEVIN STEINGRUEBNER, GCHS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two part article. The previous part appeared in last week’s issue. A record 230 awards were handed out to over 150 Garden City High School seniors at the school’s Senior Award Ceremony held on May 31st in the high
school auditorium. Included here are a few of the many scholarship awards with representatives from the sponsoring organizations. The district would like to thank and acknowledge the sponsors who generously support our dedicated and hard-working students as they move onto higher education! Congratulations, Class of 2017!
Garden City High School
Presented by Steven Eckna (left) and Phil Decicco, Meghan Creaven, James Filomena, Michaela Fontanetta, Julia Giordano, Timothy Gormley, and Mairead Pfaff won the Paul Eckna Memorial Scholarship
Class of 2017 Valedictorian Alyssa DeGruccio was awarded the PTA/SEPTA Scholarship for “inspiration” from Mrs. Michelle Kaiserman, Mrs. Cristina Dickey and Mrs. Adrienne Holtzman.
President of the Class of 2017, Mairead Pfaff, was awarded the Julia Maloney Scholarship by Ms. Jeanne Stafford. Assistant Principal Mr. Dave Perrotta awarded the County Executive Award for Academic Excellence to Alexis Pagonis.
Senior Susan Pelczar won the Brian J. O’Mara Scholarship presented by Ken O’Mara.
Senior Constatine Kenny was awarded the Peter Mirabile Scholarship by guidance counselor Jeanne Kennedy.
Nicholas Mixon and Julia Matina won the Work Study Achievement Award. Suzanne Sanossian and Elias Karikas (center) won the Michele Sandra White Art Scholarship presented by Tina and Jim Gavin and Emily White.
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The Class of 2017 Senior Awards Ceremony was closed with awards for the highest ranking seniors (left to right) Steffy Jeswin, Valedictorian Alyssa DeGruccio, Salutatorian Seunghynn Woo, Garden City High School Principal and host for the event Mrs. Nanine McLaughlin, Julia Foxen, and Mairead Pfaff.
Eileen Farrell and Katherine Farrell were awarded the NYS Comptrollers’ Achievement Awards by Assistant Principal Mr. Dave Perrotta.
Senior Claire Gallic received the 4th Congressional District Award from Assistant Principal Mr. Dave Perrotta.
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Class of 2017 Senior Awards
Seunghyun Woo (left) won the Stephen K. Tompsett Award for Excellence in Math, Science, and Technology presented by Dorry Tompsett with James Rumsey (right) named as “Finalist” and Stephen Slovensky (center) for “Community Service.”
Gabrielle Frandina and Timothy Gormley received the Garden City Hotel award from Assistant Principal Mr. Dave Perrotta.
Senior Stephen Slovensky was awarded the Senator Kemp Hannon Citizenship award by Mr. Dave Perrotta.
Seniors Keeley Scott and Joseph Gillespie were awarded scholarships in memory of Russell Hunter Ciolli.
Pictured with high school guidance counselor Karen Whiston, senior Charlie Schmitt won the Nassau Counselors Association Joseph Bruzzese High School Scholarship.
Senior Megan Coyle won the Nassau Federal Credit Union Making a Difference Scholarship. Continued on page 50
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Garden City High School Class of 2017 Senior Awards
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The Unsung Hero Award went to Marlee Rich (left) Emma Wieland (center); presented by Mr. Michael Perry and Jeanne Stafford.
The Frances DiMaria Viviani College Italian Award presented by Mr. Peter Giacalone went to two seniors: Joanna Humbert and Michael Nygaard.
Caralyn Roeper (left) and Maia Kamenova were awarded the Opie Award for Fiction or Poetry by Mrs. Bernadette Arnone, coordinator of the 6-12 English Department.
Club Service Awards went to: Richard Marooney (Peer AIDS), Natalie Abatemarco (Circle of Women), Christina DeGruccio (Miracle), Ashley Colavito (MAST), Caroline Kaczynski (Best Buddies), Hallie Mallozzi (Heart to Heart & ECHO), Camille Mojica (Masquers/A-V Club), Shannon Sproul (Key Club), Tyler Okada (French Honor Society), Zoe Caponegro (Latin Club), Samantha Mozdzer (Latin Honor Society), Alessia Arianas (Italian Club), George Litvinov (Mathletes), Sophie Della Penna (Inkspots), Suzanne Sanossian (Classic Movie Club), Brian Giarraputo (Sports Debate Club), Meghan Creaven (Spanish Club), Michael Nygaard (Italian Honor Society), Kristen Andron (Fashion Club), Joseph Doud (FBLA), Sophia Coyne (Italian Magazine), and Alexis Pagonis (Spanish Honor Society).
The Steven M. Ferrisi Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Julia Valenti by Joanne Meyer-Jendras (right).
Senior William Eigl won the Friends of Garden City Football Scholarship presented by Steven Eckna.
Kathryn Donovan was awarded the Elias Jaghab Memorial Scholarship by Chief Brian Gall of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department.
World languages coordinator Mr. Peter Giacalone awarded Mark S. Levine Memorial Scholarships to Suzanne Sanossian (left) and Caralyn Roeper.
Senior Danielle Mistretta, pictured here with Assistant Principal Dave Perrotta, won the Michael Scillitani, III Memorial Scholarship.
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VILLAGE SPORTS The Best Secret in Town
Did you know that each of our neighborhood parks runs a playground program every summer? Children entering 1st through 8th grades who are residents of the Village are invited to come to the park during the summer to find out what activities are taking place. Each park has its own “flavor” and “favorite” activities. The Park Directors and their staff run games, sports, tournaments, and arts and crafts activities during the day and into the evening. Trips are also run through the parks. These activities, except for the trips, are free to anyone attending. Registration is not necessary. A child may attend any day they choose. The children are supervised while in the park, but the children attending must be able to come and go to the park as they please or a parent or child care provider must be in attendance while the child participates. This program can not be used as babysitting.
Gazebo Concert Series announced
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 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.
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
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 under 48 inches $42.80 $40 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 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 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.
Summer Pee Wee Sports Sampler with Andrew 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 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
There are still limited openings available in our 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 PeeWee Camp (ages 4 to 6) please look at our camps for the younger child. Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket All Camps will follow the same session dates: •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.
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 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! When:.........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 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.
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Claudia Schultz of Garden City graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a BFA in photographic and imaging arts. n
Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2017 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits. The following Garden City students have achieved this honor and indicated that Loyola can release their directory information: Marie Clarkson, class of 2017 Robert Cote, class of 2017 Stephanie DiPierro, class of 2017 Sage Fuller, class of 2018 Christopher Gormley, class of 2019 Kyle Hand, class of 2020 Devon Ialenti, class of 2018 Daniella Joyce, class of 2018 Mark LaMarr, class of 2017 Joseph Leto, class of 2019 James Sari, class of 2018 Madeline Schroeder, class of 2018 Ryan Scott, class of 2018 n
The following Garden City students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester: Bryan Salecker, Emma Basel, Erika Stempel, James Moran, Jessica Allen, Jillian Curtin, Sara O’Brien n
The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean’s List for the spring semester 2017. To be on the list, a student must have achieved
College Notes
at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. Dean’s List honorees from Garden City include: Mackenzie Bostrom, Quinn McDonagh, Mary Peirce, n
Hofstra University congratulates the following Garden City students named to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean’s List. Dana Aprigliano, Daniel Bonchonsky, Maura Collins, Alexander Della Ratta,Athina Giouvalakis, Casey Grippo, Muhong Liu, Sarah McCabe, Kevin Patalano, Nikita Rihal, Kyle Ritchie, Sophia Rosado, Simone Sanvito, Sabrina Singh, Julia Sollin, Nicholas Sotell, Cathleen Sweeney, Alexander Tateosian, Lauren Tepper, Stefan Vasiljevic, Timothy Whitfield. n
Hofstra University is proud to announce the Spring 2017 Provost’s List, which recognizes students who have earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The following local students have earned this distinction: Patricia Cahill, Nicholas Gardyn. Stephanie Zaferiou. n
Hofstra University congratulates Daniel Bonchonsky and Ashley Turato of Garden City who were named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean’s List. n
Garden City residents were among more than 1,600 students who were
named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2017 spring semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s List. The students are: Catherine M. McManus, a senior psychology major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Shannon E. Callahan, a junior exercise science major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Alexandra F. Sweeney, a junior counseling and human services major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Sarah J. Butler a senior nursing major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Megan G. Cotter, a senior occupational therapy major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies. Alexander A. Hristakis, a freshman undeclared major in the University’s Kania School of Management. Kyle F. Ascher, a sophomore accounting major in the University’s Kania School of Management. Brian G. Flynn, a senior entrepreneurship major in the University’s Kania School of Management. Katherine R. Vaughn, a senior marketing major in the University’s Kania School of Management. n
Michael Joseph Gilbert of Garden City, received a Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology . Students who received the honor
summa cum laude graduated with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.7; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.50; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.3. n
Lucas Hildreth, a second year student at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named to the Dean’s List for the second semester of the 2016-17 academic year. He is the son of Maria and Bradley Hildreth of Gardden City. He majors in biology/premed. n
Christopher A. Saeli, who recently graduated from the College of Holy Cross, has been named to the Dean’s List for the second semester of the 201617 academic year. He is the son of Maureen and Chris Saeli, and majored in English. n
Caroline Peppard, a graduate of Garden City High School was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2021 on Thursday, June 29th. She is undergoing six weeks of challenging basic midshipman training as part of Plebe Summer. During this time, plebes have no access to television, movies, the internet or music, and restricted access to cell phones. They are only permitted to make three calls during th six weeks of Plebe Summer. The pressure and rigor of Plebe Summer is carefully designed to help plebes prepare for them first academic year at the Naval Academy and the four years of challenge, which awaits them.
VILLAGE SPORTS From page 51 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 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: $105 each week To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For additional information please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.
Summer Yoga for youngsters
The Recreation Department’s certified yoga instructor will offer yoga classes
for boys and girls who are residents of the Village of Garden City in grades 1 -7. Children attending this program will learn movements, postures, and breathing techniques which will help with relaxation, self awareness, and fitness. When:......Week of August 14 -17 Where:.....St. Paul’s Center Time:........9 – 10 a.m. grades 1 - 3 Time:.......10:15 – 11:30 a.m. grades 4 - 7 Fee:..........$ 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.
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.
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Garden City Pool News Julianne Moore. Please note that the Snack Bar will be open during the movie selling refreshments and beer and wine for you to enjoy during the movie! The movie is FREE for members and $4 for guests of members. Senior Citizen Day Senior Citizen Day returns this Monday, July 24th as the Pool opens 10am for Senior Members and Noon for Senior Resident Non Members. Music will be provided by John Whimple from 11am-1pm. In addition the Snack Bar will have 1/2 price specials on selected items between 11am-Noon
The Garden City Pool will hold its Party Under the Stars on Saturday, July 29th
Party Under the Stars
Our second “Party Under the Stars” takes place this Saturday, July 29th at the Garden City Pool beginning at 6pm. The night will have food for sale and a beer and wine cash bar provided by “D&J Refreshments”, our Concessionaire. The all pools will stay open until 10pm. Live music will be provided by “Old School”. For additional information please call 465-4074. Regular guest fees do apply.
Island Harvest Food Drive Returns
The Garden City Pool Cares Weekend is back this year as we will be collecting food for those less fortunate July 21st through July 23rd. Canned goods and non-perishable food can be dropped off in the Island Harvest box in the pool lobby. All food will be donated to food banks across Long Island. Thank you in advance for your help!
Swim Lesson Registration
There is still time to sign up for swim lessons for youth members. Lessons are conducted Tuesday through Friday, rain or shine and they are only can-
celed 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. Session 3 of our swim lesson programs will begin Tuesday, July 25th. There is a nonrefundable $20 per child swim lesson fee. For class availability please visit or contact the Pool Office (465-4074).
Guest Pass Booklet Policy
Just a reminder that this seasons guest booklets DO NOT carry over into the 2018 pool season. The last day to use your guest passes is Labor Day, September 4th. When using the booklets guests must be accompanied by members for admittance to the pool. Guest passes in the booklets can be used for residents and non-residents.
Date Night Movie Night
Don’t spend your money at the movies for a date night…come down to the Pool! We are happy to announce our first Date Night Movie Night for adults on Saturday, July 30th at 8:30pm. Join us as we show “Crazy, Stupid, Love” starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and
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Tuesday Movie Night!
Our Summer Movie Series continues this week, Tuesday, July 25th at 8:30 pm. Come enjoy the popular movie... the original “Home Alone” in the Picnic Area. Admission: $2 Members; $4 Guests of Members; Popcorn $1.
Kid Programs Return
Back by popular demand is our Arts & Crafts program. Arts and Crafts will be every Monday from 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. in the Picnic Area. In co-operation with the Garden City Library Children’s Department we will be offering Teens & Tots on Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday at 2pm.
Birthday Party Packages
We are pleased to announce our birthday party packages at the Pool this year. Packages include food, refreshments, a reserved indoor area, host/ hostess and much more. We set up and cleanup for you. You must be a pool member to book a party. All you need to do is bring the cake, goodie bags and kids! For more information or to book your party please call 483-1714.
City Volunteer Fire Department, GCFunStuff, Village Pediatrics, Winthrop University Hospital, Adelphi University, Garden City News and La Bottega. At this time we would like to welcome and thank Huntington Learning Center for becoming a new 2016 Sponsor. If any business would like to become a sponsor at the Garden City Pool this season please contact Tom McGerty at 465-4075 for various sponsorship opportunities.
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July 24 – Senior Citizen Day, 10am The Garden City Pool would like July 31 – Middle School Night – 7pm to thank our returning sponsors for August 1 – Movie Night – “Finding the 2016 pool season: the Garden GC-CHERRY 1-8 Page - 07-04-17_Layout 1 7/9/17 5:30 – PM Page 1 Dory” 7pm
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Another win for GC Swim “A”
Congratulations to the Garden City “A” Swim Team on their most recent win. This past Saturday, the team swam at home vs. Long Beach. Historically Long Beach
has been the teams strongest competition, so this win was sweeter than most. GC Swim dominated from the beginning sweeping almost all the relays. The final
GC team score was 213 over Long Beach’s 115. The teams third meet of this season will be on Saturday, July 22nd at Valley Stream. Go GC!
Anthony Suau swimming the butterfly for boys 13 & over
The winning Jr. Boys Freestyle Relay Team: Leo Straus, Ryan O’Leary, Robbie Protano, and Griffin Noumair
Liam Gaffney swimming the butterfly for boys 13 & over.
Nicholas Newcomb swimming the butterfly for boys 11-12
The winning Sr. Girls medley relay: Abby Brita, Sophia McLaughlin, Olivia Ragusa & Katie Lew
Ryan O’Leary swimming freestyle for boys 11-12
Sarah Fetherston swimming the 50 freestyle for girls 13 & over
Leilah Clark swimming the backstroke for girls 13 & over
Leo Straus swimming the breast stroke for boys 9-10
Evan Jozkowski swimming breast stroke for boys 13 & over
Matthew Ragusa swimming the breast stroke for boys 11-12
Jake Newmark swimming the backstroke for boys 13 & over
Garden City’s 11 year-old Little League District Team captured the 2017 11U NYS District 29 Little League championship last week and will represent the district in the upcoming Long Island West Section 4 Tournament and have an opportunity to play in the New York State 11 year-old tournament later this month. The squad had been preparing since late June to defend its district championship title (won last year as 10-year olds) and wound up accomplishing that goal in impressive fashion, going undefeated to win it in three games against a field of six other teams from neighboring towns. However, their path was not easy as it sounds, as they had to overcome early deficits in both the semi-final and final championship games to defeat a very tough Franklin Square team twice. The boys leaned on its steady pitching to keep a potent Franklin Square lineup from extending their early leads, and then prevailed by outmatching their opponents with a few productive rallies of their own to earn victories of 9-7 and 10-4 to decide the tournament. The boys are having a lot of fun and hope to continue representing Garden City further into the summer.
Front Row (left to right): Tyler Gorman, Xander Palmer, Matt Liberopoulos, Jack Fanning, Peter DeBusschere, Sean Leonardo, TJ Salvato, Matt Busch Middle Row (left to right): Ryan Scuderi, Gabe Beschloss, James DelGaudio, Braden Soutar, Danny Psaki Coaches (left to right): Chris Soutar, Jim DelGaudio, George Liberopoulos
Open House: Sunday, July 23rd — 1:00-3:00pm | 38 Claydon Road, Garden City, NY This property is a 2,423 sq. ft. Tudor-style Mott home on an over-sized plot located in Garden City and the Garden City School District. The 10-room home is in excellent condition, and has a foyer, powder, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room that seats 12 with ample room for a credenza; large open concept kitchen with dining area that seats 6-10 and is adjacent to 16 x 22 ft. family room with fireplace on first floor; patio and private rear yard. Master bedroom and bath, 3 additional bedrooms and hallway bath on 2nd floor. Full attic and basement; generous closet space. Updated 2-zone heating system with separate hot water heater; burglar and fire alarm. SD #18. MLS# 2955689. $969,000. Christina M. Riccobono, CBR Real Estate Salesperson Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.524.1597 christinariccobono@danielgale.com
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NEW TO THE MARKET Open House, Sunday, July 23rd 12:00 – 2:00 pm 10 Keenan Place, Garden City, NY
Introducing 10 Keenan Place. Gracefully situated mid-block on oversized, picturesque 75 x 125 ft. property, this 5-bedroom Barnes-built Cape style home offers the perfect layout combined with the ideal convenience of its location-just blocks from the center of town, shopping, and transportation. The 1st floor offers a living room with fireplace, formal dining room, den off large updated eat-in kitchen which overlooks stunning backyard with brick patio, master bedroom, and additional bedroom, full bath and half bath. 2nd floor houses 3 additional bedrooms and full bath. Very large finished basement with half bath, wet bar, laundry, and storage. Circular driveway and new landscaping. The lovely home is move in ready or filled with wonderful expansion opportunities. SD #18 MLS# 2956110. $1,080,000.
Kathleen Lucchesi, CBR Real Estate Salesperson Silver Circle of Achievement Garden City Office 102 Seventh St, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.320.0802 kathleenlucchesi@danielgale.com
Laura Carroll Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.917.370.5354 lauracarroll@danielgale.com
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NEW TO THE MARKET Open House, Sunday, July 23rd 12:00 – 2:00 pm 69 Third Street, Garden City, NY
Set on a large 100 x 250 ft. property, this home is beautifully appointed with an abundance of living space. The main level is exquisite and includes a living room with wood burning fireplace, banquet-sized dining room, library with fireplace, mudroom, and a spectacular chef ’s kitchen and great room with fireplace. The screened sunroom overlooks the heated pool with cabana and bath. There are also 2 patios, and a barbeque area in the backyard that is idyllic for entertaining. The second floor boasts a spacious master suite with dressing room and bath, 3 additional bedrooms, and a hall bath. The third level includes 2 more bedrooms and a hall bath. Please join us Sunday to preview this magnificent home. SD #18. MLS# 2956815. $2,845,000. Lisa Heaney, CBR Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh St, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.376.3470 lisaheaney@danielgale.com
Fortune Heaney, CBR, SRES Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh St, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.521.9772 fortuneheaney@danielgale.com
Patricia Costello, CBR Associate Real Estate Broker Silver Circle of Achievement Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.317.7279 patriciacostello@danielgale.com
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Saturday, July 22nd 12:00 – 2:00pm Sunday, July 23rd 12:00 – 2:00pm 142 Brixton Road, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2931903. $1,499,000.
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Sunday, July 23rd 2:00 – 4:00pm 41 Locust Street, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2912129. $1,699,000.
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OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, July 23rd 12:00 – 2:00pm 10 Keenan Place, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2956110. $1,080,000.
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, July 23rd 12:00 – 2:00pm 69 3rd Street, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2956815. $2,845,000.
Sunday, July 23rd 1:00-3:00pm 38 Claydon Road, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2955689. $969,000.
Sunday, July 23rd 1:00 – 3:00pm 58 Huntington Road, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2951961. $1,299,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938341. $739,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2942978. $849,000.
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2948178. $889,000.
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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2948170. $699,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2951333. $999,000.
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UNDER CONTRACT
UNDER CONTRACT
Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2948179. $999,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1286900. $1,099,000.
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 3-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2942707. $1,249,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2944846. $1,299,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom. 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2949363. $1,325,000.
Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2952819. $1,349,000.
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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2936949. $1,198,000.
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Ann Collins
Daureen Hausser
Christopher Connors Patricia Costello
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Joanne Crokos
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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938046. $1,299,000.
Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2934634. $1,299,000.
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, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2921219. $1,599,000.
Garden City, NY 6-bedroom. 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2954430. $1,595,000.
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.
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UNDER CONTRACT
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Out of Town Listings 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.
Roslyn Heights, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# P1290056. $999,000.
Point Lookout, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #28. MLS# 2943446. $1,799,000.
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Alexandra Parisi
Meredith Krug
Mary Lo Galbo
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Kathleen Roberts
Great Neck, NY 9-bedroom, 6.55-bath. SD #7. MLS# 2910462. $2,650,000.
Susan MacDonald
Suzanne Rueck
Brigid Marmorowski
Julia Mastromauro Rosado
Stewart Manor, NY 3-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #16. MLS# 2942805. $649,000.
Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2949749. $668,000.
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.
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Joseph Scianablo
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Rentals Garden City, NY
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. Floral Park, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2944492. $259,000.
2017 Wyndham Sale/Rental Activity to Date CLOSED: 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 303, Garden City, NY 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 808, Garden City, NY 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 810, Garden City, NY 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit M-27, Garden City, NY 100 Hilton Avenue, Unit M-2, Garden City, NY
1-bedroom. 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2948540. $2,450/mo.
Floral Park, NY 2-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2937238. $2,500/mo.
Franklin Square, NY 3-bedroom. 1-bath. SD #17. MLS# 2937242. $3,000/mo. Southampton, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 2892643. $50,000/August – Labor Day.
Glen Oaks, NY 2-bedroom. 1.5-bath. SD #23. MLS# 2942627. $3,000/mo.
CLOSED: 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 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 303, Garden City, NY 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 906, Garden City, NY 111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 809, Garden City, NY
100 Hilton Ave, Unit 808, Garden City, NY 111 Cherry Valley, Unit M-3, Garden City, NY 100 Hilton Ave, Unit 712, Garden City, NY 111 Cherry Valley, Unit 519, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom. 1.5-bath. 2-bedroom. 2.5-bath. 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. 1-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2937236. $3,800/mo. SD #18. MLS# 2940574. $4,700/mo. SD #18. MLS# 2928996. $699,000. SD #18. MLS# P1289512. $999,000
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
Wyndham Resale Specialists: Patricia Costello • Alfred Kohart • Mary Krener • Linda Mulrooney
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