The Garden City News (1/26/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, January 26, 2018

Vol. 94, No.19

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College concerns PAGE 47

CPOA runoff: Super challenges Trouvé

EN GARDE

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Garden City High School's Men's Varsity Fencing team is playoff bound and will be fencing in the quarter finals next week. See pages 58-59

New contract in place for GCTA BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

A new six-year contract agreement is in place to bridge the rift between the school district teachers’ union and administration, the subject of school board public discussions throughout November and December 2017. At the Tuesday, January 23 Board of Education meeting, Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alan Groveman announced “highlights” of a new memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Garden City’s teachers’ union and the district before the board approved it as part of its meeting agenda. “This is a six-year agreement that is extremely effective for the district as it allows us to project out our costs without wondering what they are going to be. Our ‘labor peace’ is nice, not to infer teachers have ever not been professional, but it is nice to have a settled contract for that length

of time so nobody has angst over it...Raises for teachers have been controlled despite of raising private sector economic growth; the average increase over the six years is 0.83% per annum. The district obtains additional professional development hours...the vesting of health insurance retirement benefits moving from a 10-year period to 15 years will also the district funds,” he said. In June 2022 the school district will offer retirement incentive funds. “We’ve projected that as being the most cost effective to us, in terms of reducing salaries in a future year where we are going to need to do that and helping with the district’s budget at that time,” Dr. Groveman said. Also Garden City Schools will modify maximum allowed leave time for teachers due to deaths in their family from three days to five days, but it will require the See page 45

The Central Property Owners’ Association will hold a special runoff election for one of its two position of village trustee on Tuesday, January 30, from 5 to 9 p.m. inside the Golf CLub Lane Senior Center. Steven Super, an attorney and director of the CPOA, has issued a challenge to the incumbent, four-year village trustee and current Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé. Both candidates were interviewed by The Garden City News this week. Deputy Mayor Trouvé told the News she has been campaigning in the Central section and talking to residents about why she is seeking another term. In 2017-2018 she’s served as the Board of Trustees’ designated Police Commissioner, swearing in new officers of the GCPD, and a continuing as a member of the village Traffic Commission. For three years she was the Commissioner of Planning and Building, a role stemming from positions of liaison to the Architectural Design Review Board, liaison to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Once Trustee John Delany joined the Board of Trustees, he and Trouvé rotated responsibilities with each municipal board to attend the various meetings. On her very first day as a trustee in April 2014, she was assigned eight Board roles including work as liaison to the Garden City Historical Society and as chairwoman of the village Environmental Advisory Board. Trouvé is the mother of four grown children, all of whom graduated from the Garden City school

system. Six of her thirteen grandchildren currently attend the Garden City schools, including Hope Kelly, who will graduate with the GCHS Class of 2018. What initially brought Trouvé to Garden City five decades ago was raising her family in a great community with excellent schools, and she has more than established family roots and generations here. “I have always loved the village, I admire it and I think it’s one of the finest in the country. When I look at our children and grandchildren here, it’s remarkable. All I wanted to do when I was married and had children was get them into the Garden City Schools. All of my children went through the school system and did very well,” she said in an interview on January 23. In 2015 Trouvé received the Woman of Distinction Award by New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra for commitment to one’s community, joining Christine Mullaney, former EPOA president, and Garden City Schools PTA President Michelle Kaiserman as recipients. The deputy mayor holds a Phd. in comparative literature from New York University, an M.A. with Distinction and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from Hofstra University, and her bachelor’s degree from Saint John’s University with honors in French. Trouvé is retired from a career in education which she began as a French language teacher.. Many of her years in education were spent in administration on district and building levels, including the roles of disSee page 14

Letter carrier, girlfriend arrested for credit card mail theft PAGE 3 GCAA Challenger Basketball season off to a great start PAGE 62

Friday, January 26, 2018 The Garden City News

A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Politics, local and national In this week’s issue we feature a large number of letters to the editor and political ads regarding the runoff election in the Central Property Owners Association. We also feature a profile piece of both candidates, starting on our front page, that contains interviews and background information that we hope will be useful to Central section voters. Also in our letters column this week is a letter responding to a recent “The View From Here” column. We welcome all comments, and this is no exception. “The View From Here” is written by Bob Morgan, Jr., who is my brother. Like many siblings, while we have a good relationship, there are areas which we do not agree on - notably current national politics. So, while we’re happy to publish his long standing column for

more than twenty years, readers should understand that we are not always in agreement. This week we attended the Chamber of Commerce’s kickoff luncheon at which Mayor Brian Daughney gave a “State of the Village” talk. It appears from his discussion that the Village is doing well in balancing costs with services. Mayor Daughney urged residents to attend the upcoming budget sessions if they have concerns about how tax money is allocated. We agree, and would add that if you have concerns about school issues, those budget meetings are also open to the public and worth attending.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

Time to stand up and speak out

To the Editor: We wish to respond to “The View From Here” column of January 5, 2018, “Turning 2018” by Bob Morgan, Jr. You stated “to review 2017, an eventful and tumultuous but necessarily bad year…nevertheless, I’m guessing that the new year will overall be a little less crazy than 2017.” On what basis can one predict that 2018 will be a little less crazy? You state that the President’s rhetoric is “not necessarily bad.” It is bad: it is inflammatory and divisive. May we reference a few points? President Trump persists in un-presidental behavior: using vulgar and offensive language; lying; using bullying tactics and denying his misogynistic and racially provocative postures. In addition, Trump’s twitter production is not likely to lessen. How can you state that “life is not demonstrably worse under President Trump than it was under President Obama”. We cannot attribute any of the above behaviors to former President Obama. But we do have a memory of his never-ending attempts to unite us as a nation of equals hopeful and compassionate. Your perception is that life under President Trump is not “worse” than under the former President. We do not think anyone in Puerto Rico, Haiti, El Salvador or those people from Nigeria would agree with that. The rest of the world is observing Trump, especially the Norwegians. Another point you make is: “The Russia-collusion narrative is not sustained by credible evidence.” Are you privy to information that no one else has? You state, “Of course another major reason 2018 may be a little less strident than 2017 is the economy.” Yes, the stock market is at record levels but that is not directly attributable to President Trump; the market was rising before Trump took office. Lest you forget, President Obama came into office when this country was in a financial crisis and was headed for a deep recession.

But that did not happen. We are in a dangerous period of history right now with two trigger-happy leaders, naive and ignorant of the dangers they espouse. No, Mr. Morgan, 2018 may not “be a (slightly) kinder, gentler year.” The American people should not be complacent but stand up and speak out. Marie Ramos Pat Heaney Nancy Minett Lois Kuster Dian Kendrick Jackie Beyer Mary Keating Jean Loftus Betsy Blattmachir Alice Maroney Bob Morgan, Jr. responds: While I do not agree with many of the points in the letter about my New Year’s column, I sincerely appreciate that readers would take the time to respond to what I said. One quibble — the statement about “not necessarily bad” related to 2017 as a whole and did not refer to President Trump’s rhetoric. I guess time will tell as to how well or poorly 2018 turns out.

Reliable and Responsible

To the Editor: I am honored to be re-nominated to the position of Village Trustee for the third time by the Central Property Owners’ Association’s Nominating Committee. This nomination recognizes over twelve years of effective service to my community, the last four years spent on the Board of Trustees. Further, I am currently serving as Deputy Mayor. During these years, I have devoted my full attention to those who have reached out to me with a problem. For the most part, we have been able to work together, gathering the information necessary to resolve the issue. I consider residents’ input a necessary part of the process. During my tenure on the Board of Trustees, many important issues have surfaced. I have been a strong advocate See page 27

A Garden City mail carrier and his girlfriend were arrested January 23, 2018 after an investigation revealed the pair were using residents’ credit cards intercepted from the mail to fund expensive shopping sprees at malls in New York and New Jersey, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said. Naquan Wilson, 28, of Perth Amboy, NJ, and Shantavia Davis, 33, also Perth Amboy, a New York Police Department school safety agent, allegedly stole more than 30 credit cards from the U.S. mail and activated them between August 2017 and January 23, 2018 to make numerous high-end purchases without the knowledge, permission or authority of the cardholders. Some of the alleged purchases were made in Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom in the Roosevelt Field Mall and the Short Hills Mall in New Jersey and included Gucci fragrances, Christian Louboutin shoes, Louis Vuitton footwear and bags, Burberry outerwear and more. Neiman Marcus employees at the Short Hills Mall alleged that Wilson pulled credit cards out of a sock to pay for the purchases. According to police reports, Wilson allegedly stole envelopes with credit cards that were supposed to be delivered on his route and other routes. To activate the cards, he is accused of using the CVV and CVC numbers on the

back of the card and Bitcoin to pay for personal information on the dark web, police said. The investigation started when DA Singas received information that cardholders were not receiving cards mailed to them at their Garden City addresses. The DA’s office then contacted Garden City Police and U.S. Postal Inspectors, who were also investigating similar complaints of mail missing from Garden City addressees. Six pieces of U.S. mail addressed to Garden City addresses and containing credit cards were recovered from Wilson upon his January 23 arrest, police said. Additionally, more than $29,000 in cash and two guns were recovered from the defendants’ New Jersey home following the execution of a search warrant. Wilson has been employed with the Postal Service since 2013 and had been assigned to deliver mail on a route in Garden City. His route was on the western edge of Garden City and Garden City South. Davis is employed as an NYPD school safety agent in a school in Brooklyn, but has since resigned her position. “This incident is an excellent example of the cooperation and coordination of multiple police agencies, large and small, in working together to investigate and solve complex identity theft cases where numerous persons were victimized. I particularly would like

Friday, January 26, 2018 The Garden City News

GC letter carrier, girlfriend arrested for credit card thefts

Naquan Wilson

Shantava Davis

to thank the Garden City Detectives, Nassau County District Attorney’s Office investigators, United States Post Office inspectors and the Inspector General’s Office, as well as the various New Jersey Law Enforcement agencies and the New York City Police Department who assisted in this investigation,” Garden City Police Department Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said. Bail was set at $100,000 bond or $50,000 cash for both Wilson and Davis, who are both due back in court January 26. If convicted of the top count, Wilson

faces up to five years to 15 years in prison and Davis faces up to 2-1/3 years to seven years in prison. “Thanks to the collaboration of our law enforcement partners, these alleged scammers will face justice,” DA Singas said. The investigation into this case is ongoing. If you believe you are a victim of this crime you are asked to contact the Nassau County District Attorney’s Economic Crimes Bureau at 571-2149.

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Residents of Hilton Hall on Seventh Street who are concerned about all-day parking by LIRR commuters will not be granted relief through permit parking in Lot 7N, as the Garden City Traffic Commission was clear on its opposition to permits at their January 11 meeting at Village Hall. However reviews of the lot from a few angles can bring about changes, and one of the more significant questions raised is the location of handicapped parking. At the CPOA’s November 14 meeting, “the laughing stock of the Town of Hempstead” was explained by three frustrated seniors, all Hilton Hall residents, and Pat DiMattia, the CPOA liaison to the village Traffic Commission. Due to scheduling the ladies from Hilton Hall were not at the Commission’s January session, but they will have a chance to speak at the Thursday March 22 meeting, when more data on the situation in Lot 7N as well as developments with the downtown district parking lots study by consultants BFJ Planning are expected to be part of the continuing conversation among village officials. Hilton Hall is located at 67 Hilton Avenue in the central section, and BFJ will study lots 7N, 7S, and lots across Franklin Avenue to the east. DiMattia said that there’s not only a signage problem for parking in Lot 7N, there are many commuters for the LIRR station that are using the public spaces the way a designated train station lot would be utilized, and are evadiing related permit fees this way. “Commuters are there all day and there is nothing to prove the LIRR is why they are parking there. In addition the Hilton Hall residents feel that there should be a re-evaluation for the lot to make sure signage is appropriate and the same as it is in other village lots -- in many spots in 7N it just says “park heading in” which means anybody can park and stay for the whole day in there. That’s clearly a problem and they also want to up the ante on handicapped spaces available for residents of Hilton Hall,” DiMattia said. However she capped her comments by saying that in the past the village has stayed away from offering permit parking because “we all know what the issues are, it’s problematic.” Trustee Mark Hyer, chair of the Traffic Commission, said the line is already drawn on permits in public Village of Garden City lots. “I think we are leaning towards staying away from permits now too….we are not doing permit parking,” he said. DiMattia triple-checked that permits have no shot. Once that was made clear, she added that an official review of

lot 7N involves any change that can improve daily parking for local residents. She said most of the all-day parking and eight-hour spots are taken up by commuters, starting at times earlier than the LIRR peak service, morning rush. She says a measure to prevent commuters from choosing 7N would be the correct fix. ”If we eliminated all-day parking and made it some hours less than that, commuters would be out of the opportunity,” DiMattia says. At the January 11 meeting, Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson detailed the layout and restrictions in 7N: “on the west end of that lot in the center to the west, on the outlay it is allday parking and in the middle it’s eighthour parking. On its east end (behind Chico’s and Dunkin’ Donuts it is mostly two-hour parking, there isn’t all-day parking when you get towards smaller stores. Basically we have two-hour spots east of the banks and eight-hour spots west of the banks (lining Seventh Street) with some all-day parking on the outskirts and one row,” he explained. Jackson said the eight-hour timeline is difficult to enforce because commuters make it back to their vehicles by 2 or 3 p.m. Trustee Hyer contemplated an earlier start time for parking enforcement, ahead of the current 8 a.m. schedule for GCPD. Jackson reported on survey results for 7N with the number of cars staying in a spot more than eight hours. He said 39% of the cars in the GCPD survey belonged to local residents of apartments at Hilton Hall and buildings adjacent to it. “I talked with the police aide who enforces regulations in the lot and he feels there are a lot of earlier commuters and they park there. We can’t enforce until after 8 a.m. and when they are gone by 3 p.m. that isn’t in violation of the eight hours. We had a similar scenario in parking field 5 where we changed signage for enforcement to 6 a.m. and we did have some success clearing out the lot for doctors because local establishments have early hours, and employees were parking there and prohibiting patients from going to making it to appointments to visit their doctors,” the commissioner explained. He suggested what the police aide for 7N has thought of, likewise changing the signs to 6 a.m. as Jackson said a little tweak seems to work well. Trustee Robert Bolebruch’s podiatrist was one of the thankful doctors and medical professionals who have commented to him on that signage and enforcement change. “He said it’s the first time in 20 years the parking problem was finally Continued on page 36

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Experienced Elected Trustee twice; currently serving as Deputy Mayor; was appointed Trustee Chair or Member of several Village Boards and Commissions Capable Career as an educator and mother of four Accessible Always willing to return a call, stop and chat, hear your views Ready Prepared with four years’ background on all Village issues, from the budget to the water tower, from St. Paul’s to technology upgrades and park improvements M o t i va t e d To work on the next challenges Theresa was the choice of the CPOA ominating Commiee because she has consistently proven her value to Central Section residents. She’s digniﬁed, dedicated and determined to protect Village assets and residents’ rights.

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The Harlem Wizards will play Garden City Faculty members at Garden City High School on February 3rd. The funny and popular Harlem Wizards will take on members of the talented Garden City faculty in an entertaining basketball game on Saturday, February 3rd at 1 p.m. in the Garden City High School gym. This annual fundraiser is sponsored by the non-profit Garden City Scholarship Fund. Members of the Harlem Wizards made visits to the students in Hemlock, Homestead, Locust, Stewart, Stratford and the 6th graders in the Middle School on Thursday, January 11. With help from the audience, they demonstrated their impressive skills in gyms full of excited students. This popular event is usually a sellout so don’t wait! Advanced tickets are available for $15 online at www. gcscholarship.org (plus $.99 processing fee) and at St. Paul’s on Saturday, 1/27, 8am - 11am; and Sunday, 1/28, 12:30pm - 2:30pm. If available, tickets will also be sold on Saturday, 2/3, at St. Paul’s from 8am - 9am and at the door at the high school for $20. Pre-order a Wizards jersey online to participate in the pregame warm-up with the Wizards at 12:30pm! Doors open at noon; souvenirs and refreshments will be on sale. Children 3 and under are free. Proceeds from the event fund over $25,000 in annual grants awarded to deserving GCHS students, including the Julia Maloney Scholarship, The Unsung Hero Award and various

Club Awards. The 2017 award winners included Mairead Pfaff (Julie Maloney Scholarship), Emma Wieland (Unsung Hero Winner), Marlee Rich (Unsung Hero Nominator), Natalie Abatemarco (Circle of Women), Kristen Andron (Fashion Club), Alessia Arianas (Italian Club), Zoe Caponegro (Latin Club), Ashley Colavito (MAST), Sophia Coyne (Italian Magazine), Meghan Creaven (Spanish Club), Christina DeGruccio (Miracle), Sophie Della Penna (Inkspots), Joseph Doud (FBLA), Brian Giarraputo (Sports Debate Club), Dario HernandezArroyo (Science Olympiads), Caroline Kaczynski (Best Buddies), Georgii Litvinov (Mathletes), Hallie Mallozzi (Heart to Heart & ECHO), Richard Marooney (Peer AIDS), Camille Mojica (Masquers/A-V Club), Samantha Mozdzer (Latin Honor Society), Michael Nygaard (Italian Honor Society), Tyler Okada (French Honor Society), Alexis Pagonis (Spanish Honor Society), Suzanne Sanossian (Classic Movie Club), Shannon Sproul (Key Club) and Stephanie Tarian (Spanish Club). The Garden City Scholarship Fund is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the students of Garden City High School. GCSF is not funded by the Garden City School District and relies exclusively on community fundraising and endowments. Please visit our website at www.GCScholarship.org.

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9 Mayor@gardencityny.net We are continuing our efforts to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants in different ways in order to enhance outreach. This weekly column is intended to advise our residents and community of matters that our Board of Trustees and Departments are working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www.gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating and making changes to the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information. We also encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. See the schedule of meetings on our website.

Board considering impact of new tax limitation on local deductions

At the last Board of Trustees meeting, a resident inquired whether the Board of Trustees has considered the impact of the new federal limitations on deductions for local taxes. The Board wants every resident to know that it is well aware of the new limitations and is assessing the potential impact on residents. The members of the Board, it almost goes without saying, are taxpayers as well, and will be impacted by the federal tax law changes. The Board believes that all small Villages and local governments will be adversely impacted. The limitations imposed by the federal tax law changes do not address the cost side of services provided by local governments such as Garden City. To provide services that are offered here in Garden City - many of which are not provided elsewhere - costs a large sum of money. Garden City has its own police force, its own paid fire service and its own garbage pickup. Parks in the Village are Village owned and operated; we do not have Town of Hempstead or Nassau County parks. To a large extent, we in Garden City pay our own way for what we have here, without cost sharing that, for example, a County park has from all residents in the County. Much of these costs are employee related. Roads do not get paved by computers. Grass for all our green space does not get cut by a new software system. Approximately 65 percent of our costs are labor related; to a large extent the rules and systems governing the employment and benefits available to municipal employees are dictated by State laws. We cannot, for example, bargain to change the costs of the pension plans for civil service employees in the Village.

Further, we cannot change the cost sharing for former employees for health costs that continue long after an employee retires. We can, of course, as we have been attempting to do, bargain with our labor unions for lower costs and implement subcontracting and technology where and when we can. We have embarked, for example, on examining our financial and accounting systems and are committed to upgrading all these systems to have better financial management and to lessen human labor hours in these areas. We are reviewing all of our services and tasks to improve productivity and will continue to do so. We are implementing cameras in places to address security without having to add extra police officers. We have asked you, our residents, to contact our local State representatives to support home rule legislation to get speed cameras in the Village. Cameras will allow us to enforce speed laws - a pure safety issue - without adding police officers. We may well ask you, our fellow residents, to help us decide what services should be cut or changed from how they are presently provided. Most neighboring Villages do not pick up leaves - private landscapers do it. These are the types of services that residents need to consider whether or not are still warranted or necessary or that they are willing to pay for in the new limited federal tax deductions world. Please attend our budget meetings over the next few months.

Traffic light at 3rd Street & Cathedral Avenue

After months of persistence on the part of the Central Property Owners’ Association, the Traffic Commission and Village leaders and residents, Nassau County has finally installed a traffic light at the corner of Third Street and Cathedral Avenue. In September, the Nassau County Department of Public Works advised the Village that after conducting its own review, the intersection warranted a traffic signal. Both the concrete bases that support the signal poles and sidewalk ramps at the intersections were completed in mid-December. Installation of the poles and signal was completed this week. The traffic light is not yet active as the County still has some electrical work to do. According to Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco, the signal should be fully functional in approximately two weeks, weather permitting.

Edgemere Park renovations

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cess of refurbishing the men’s and women’s bathrooms at Edgemere Park. During the time of renovation, the water will be off, therefore the bathrooms need to remain closed for the duration of the project. It is anticipated renovations will take two to three weeks. Work began January 23. Phased exterior and interior renovations of neighborhood park support/restroom buildings is included in the Strategic Plan. According to Kevin Ocker, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs, completing interior renovations with in-house personnel who have the necessary skill set for this work is the most economical and timely way to do the renovations. Specifically, the scope of work includes the removal of vinyl wall panels, fixtures, lighting and partitions. A new tile board product will be installed on the walls, along with new partitions, fixtures and lighting. The existing tile floor will be cleaned and refurbished by a vendor specializing in this work. “Overall these restrooms will look fresh and new,” Mr. Ocker said. “To date we have completed the exterior of the Stewart Field and Grove Park buildings. The

next interior project will be Grove Park.”

eBidding

Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi and Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco met with a vendor out of Rockland County known as RevPlans regarding ebidding, which is an electronic bidding event (without awarding commitment) according to defined negotiation rules (eAgreement). A buyer and two or more suppliers take part in this online event. The vendor built a prototype for the Village modeled after existing municipalities around New York State. There’s no cost to the Village to set it up and the Village could begin using it immediately. “I think it’s something we can implement very quickly and will help us get great exposure. The more exposure we get the better our prices are and it will boost the confidence in the prices we do receive,” Mr. Suozzi said. Mr. DiFrancisco added, “Anytime you can expand the amount of vendors competing for our business the more the Village and taxpayer benefit.” See page 35

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THE OFFICE CAT Packages stolen: On January 16th two packages delivered by a courier service to a Brompton Road residence were reported stolen. Materials stolen: On January 17th roofing roofing materials were reported stolen from a construction site on Stewart Avenue. Wallet taken: A wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Wetherill Road residence on January 18th. Bridge hit: A tractor trailer traveling south struck the Nassau Boulevard Train Trestle. The driver of the vehicle, a 45 year old Connecticut man, was charged with disregarding bridge clearance signs. Burglary arrest: On January 17th, upon investigation, Garden City detectives arrested a 28 year old Lindenhurst man for burglary and eight counts of possession of a forged instrument. On January 3rd, the man allegedly climbed through a window of a security office in a Franklin Avenue office building and stole a pocketbook. At the time of arrest, he was found to be in possession of eight forged credit cards. Check fraud: On January 18th Garden City Police investigated a report of someone cashing a forged

check in the amount of $3,000 against a resident’s bank account. Packages stolen: On January 18th three packages delivered by a courier service to a Wyatt Road residence were reported stolen. Multiple violations: On January 18th, as a result of a traffic stop investigation on Stratford Avenue and New Hyde Park Road, a 20 year old man was charged with driving with a suspended license, not wearing a seatbelt, switched license plates, no valid insurance, and no vehicle inspection. In addition, the vehicle was impounded. Leaving the scene: On January 19th Garden City Police arrested a 22 year old woman from from Head of the Harbor for allegedly leaving the scene of an auto accident which occurred on Clinton Road on January 17th. Hit and run: On January 19th a vehicle left the scene after strik-

ing and damaging a parked vehicle in Parking Field # 6. Identity theft: On January 20th Garden City Police investigated an identity theft where someone used the personal information of another person to illegally obtain social security benefits. Credit card fraud: A resident reports $2,000 in unauthorized charges were made against her credit card account; the charges occurred in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Garden City Police responded to a water main break on Amherst Street on January 20th Unauthorized charges: On January 21st a resident reported that $900 in unauthorized charges were made against his credit card account; the charges occurred in New Jersey. Restaurant burglary: On January 22nd Garden City Police investigated a burglary at a Franklin Avenue restaurant. The front door to the premises was shattered and money was taken from the register.

Sunglasses stolen: A pair of sunglasses were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Pine Street residence on January 22nd. Traffic stop: During a traffic stop investigation on Clinton Road, Officers charged a 47 year old man from Uniondale for driving with a suspended license, and excessive speed (55MPH). Malfunctioning RR gates: On January 23rd Garden City Police officers responded to various train crossings along the Hempstead Line for reports of malfunctioning railroad gates. It was determined the condition was a train stoppage as a result of a broken third rail in the vicinity of the Country Life Press Railroad Station. The issue was repaired and train service resumed.

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The Governor’s Race BY BOB MORGAN, JR. Now that the government shutdown has been averted, at least for a while, maybe there is a chance for some actual progress, as suggested last week, in addressing DACA, immigration and other pressing national issues. My best guess on Chuck Schumer’s retreat is that his Democratic colleagues up for reelection in states carried by President Trump were most unenthusiastic about continuing this battle. This week, I’d like to turn to politics in New York State, and in particular the governor’s race. Of course, Governor Andrew Cuomo comes in with big advantages, and not just the state Democratic registration advantage over Republicans of about two to one. Mr. Cuomo has a $30.5 million campaign warchest as of last week . The New York Times reports that Mr. Cuomo raised an average of more than $32,000 per day for the last six months, mostly from big donors. Mr. Cuomo has raised only 0.2 percent of his money from donors who gave less than $200. In addition, Mr. Cuomo has not

been hesitant about using taxpayer funding to promote the state, and at least indirectly, his administration. New York spent $354 million on ads to promote tourism and economic development between 2011 and August 2017, including ads touting New York’s “Open for Business” campaign, upstate tourism and the controversial Start-Up NY program. Many of these ads have been aired in the state. Mr. Cuomo’s financial advantages certainly played out in his last reelection bid in 2014. According to a New York Times article published just before the election, Mr. Cuomo had raised $45 million, compared to $4.5 million for his Republican challenger, Rob Astorino. As the Times article pointed out, the huge difference in financial resources “allowed Mr. Cuomo to flood the airwaves and voters’ mailboxes with messages promoting himself and portraying Mr. Astorino as reckless about gun policy, intolerant of minorities and callous to older people who rely on Medicaid.” Mr. Astorino actually ran a decent race, actually outpolling Mr. Cuomo

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outside of New York City, but was unable to compete with the governor in the expensive downstate New York media market. In the end, Mr. Cuomo won by 54-40 percent. Enter the 2018 GOP attempt to unseat Mr. Cuomo. For a while, it looked like the likely Republican candidate was going to be businessman Harry Wilson, who ran a very competitive race for controller in 2010 against Tom DiNapoli and who had considerable personal resources. Mr. Wilson, however, citing family concerns, decided not to run this time. At present, the two announced Republican candidates for governor are Brian Kolb, the Republican minority leader in the Assembly, who comes from the Finger Lakes region (Full disclosure: my son works for the Assembly), and Joel Giambra, a former Erie County (Buffalo area) county executive. A few additional candidates may join the race. It is certainly true that none of the Republican candidates are well known and, as described above, they will be at a huge financial disadvan-

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WPOA seeks officers, directors and student ambassadors

The Western Property Owners’ Association (WPOA) is seeking candidates for officers, directors, and High School Student Ambassadors. All terms of office shall commence immediately following the Annual WPOA Election meeting on Tuesday, April 17. Candidates are being sought to fill four officer positions and three director positions on the WPOA Board. The president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer shall serve one-year terms expiring in April 2019. The three directors shall serve terms expiring in two or three years. Residents of the Western Section who are interested in being considered for an officer or director position can send a letter of intent and resume to the President of the WPOA, Gerry Kelly, 135 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 or email at gerry7th@gmail.com. The deadline is February 10. Candidates are also being sought to become student ambassadors for the WPOA. The Student Ambassador

Program is designed to introduce high school students to Garden City’s Village Government through attendance at POA (Property Owners Association) and Village meetings. For the WPOA, assistance at outreach events is an additional requirement because of its expansion of these programs. The WPOA has expanded our candidate applications to Chaminade High School, Sacred Heart Academy, as well as Garden City High School. Applications will be available at the school guidance office. Residents of the Western section can also assist the WPOA by volunteering for the Social Outreach committee. This year the WPOA will double its outreach events with gatherings at the GC Pool, Nassau Haven and Bird Sanctuary on the proposed calendar. Please email Gerry Kelly at gerry7th@gmail.com or call at 302-547-0800 if you are interested. Please visit the WPOA web site at gcwpoa.com or Facebook page for more information.

Resident reenlists in National Guard

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard. Staff Sergeant Colin Stewart from Garden City, N.Y. has reenlisted to continue service with the Company A, 1-69th Infantry. “New Yorkers count on our Citizen Soldiers to be ready and be there when disaster strikes,” German said. “And our nation counts on our Soldiers when

duty calls for overseas service. I congratulate our members for choosing to stay in service and striking that balance between military duties, education or employment commitments and family obligations.” “Every one of the men and women serving in our 16,000 strong Army and Air National Guard plays an important role and these Soldiers who continue to reenlist provide experience and continuity for whatever challenges lay ahead for our New York National Guard family.”

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Notice of Supplemental Resident Electors’ Meeting

On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 5:00p.m. - 9:00pm Garden City Senior Center, corner of 11th Street and Golf Club Lane For the sole purpose of designating a candidate from the Central Section for Village Trustee for a term of 2 years. The name of the winner will be placed on the ballot for the March 2018 Village General Election. The following two names have been placed in nomination for this election: Theresa Trouvé - 54 Second Street, Garden City, NY (Proposed by the 5-Member Nominating Committee) Steven Super - 110 Sixth Street, Garden City, NY (Proposed by petition of Resident Electors of Central filed at the January

16, 2018 Resident Electors’ Meeting.) Voting Requirements: All persons wishing to vote are required to present photo and signature ID at the polls. Only residents 18 years or older are eligible to vote. The acceptable ID is a Valid driver’s license, Non-drivers ID or learners permit issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, or Passport—all with a photo and showing your Garden City address. Photo credit cards will be acceptable but must be accompanied by a utility bill, tax statement or other official documentation showing your home address. Such things as utility and phone bills, Social Security and Medicare cards or library cards do not in and of themselves contain photos, addresses, or signatures of the resident elector will not constitute sufficient ID, nor do student IDs, but they can be used in combination with other documents that have photo and signatures to establish residency. Voters must be in line to vote no later than 9:00 p.m. at which time the line will be closed. Voters need not be dues paying members of the Central Property Owner’s Association.

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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY at our January 22 lunch meeting at the Garden City Hotel. Rotary volunteers will be checking in on Ajan and assisting The Ronald MacDonald House staff. Prior to the surgery. Assuming that all will go well, both mother and son will return to Kosovo on February 18. Special thanks to our Club’s coordinators, Thomas Gelsdorf, Peter Mardhall and Michael Sniffen and committee, along with Dr. Sean Levchuck who will perform the surgery at St. Frances Hospital.

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Susan MacDonald, IP Club President with Gift of Life Child Ajan Rusinovci.

Repairing little hearts – A “Gift of Life”

Over the past 20-plus years, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club has participated in Rotary’s International “Gift of Life” program, whereby Rotary clubs sponsor young children from around the world who would otherwise die without cardiac corrective surgery. This year, Mineola-Garden City has partnered with the Syosset Club to sponsor 4½ year old Ajan Rusinovci from Koaovo for cardiac surgery. Ajan will stay at the Ronald MacDonald House in New Hyde Park (as is tradition for Gift of Life patients and their moms) with his mother, Habibe Rusinovci. There they will remain until the surgery scheduled for February 7 at St. Francis Hospital. The Club was thrilled to welcome both Ajan and his mother as our guests

Our Club welcomed as our guest speaker on January 22, Carol Taylor, executive director of the “Safe Halls Project which focuses on the promotion of school safety through environmental improvements such as lighting, fresh paint and other environmental amenities. A 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization, “Safe Halls” was founded by Carol Taylor and concerned parents who believe in exploring alternatives to school safety in New York City and surrounding areas. On February 12, the Club will welcome Patrick Barry who will speak on Camp Pa Qua Tuck, a camp for children with special needs. Then, on February 26, Peter Mistretta, owner of Perennial, the new “Farm to Table” Franklin Avenue restaurant will be welcomed as guest speaker. Rotary holds luncheon meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month throughout the year, 12:15, at the Garden City Hotel. For information about Rotary, the world’s largest service organization, or to attend an upcoming meeting, please call Alba Spinelli, president at (516) 307-8870.

Gift of Life committee: from left: Alba Spinelli, Club President; Freddy Sadiku, translator; Eileen Gentlecore, Peter Marshall, Haibe Rusinovci, Tom Gelsdorf,and Joanne Meyer-Jendras. In the foreground, Gift of Life child Ajan Rusinovci.

Club President Alba Spinelli, presenter Althea Robinson, and guest speaker Carol Taylor.

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Demonstrated record of leadership, teamwork and responsiveness Proactive in development of Senior Center to serve all segments of the community A major supporter of the Recreation/Parks Department’s Strategic Plan to restore parks for the betterment of children and families Prioritized the digitization of records in the Building Department Leader in securing technology upgrades and successful staff restructuring in the Finance Department to preserve and build the Village tax base Sought qualified, interested candidates for appointed positions through service on the Trustees Committee to Fill Vacancies Dedicated to preserving Garden City’s historical heritage, while at the same time protecting individual residents’ rights Brings a woman’s perspective to the Village Board

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Theresa’s vision for the future is shaped by her commitment to the community. Adoption of responsible annual budgets Enhanced use of technology throughout the Village to lower expenses and improve eﬃciency Preservation of our “green spaces” for family recreation and enjoyment Leadership that focuses on transparency, resident involvement and honesty Overall, ensure that the Village’s ambiance and quality of life are maintained

Special Election in the Central Section Tuesday, January 30, 2018, 5 – 9 p.m., Senior Center Election is open to ALL residents in the Central Section. Must bring photo ID with signature/address (e.g. valid NYS driver’s license or U.S. Passport) and be eligible to register to vote in Village or School elections Theresa is endorsed by: uze a Rob ve o Brue rew avaaugh auree a J a Jake oseo k a oroh Esoa eer Ga Heu a usa u Huber z a Gerr Ke Joe eo Joa a rak eeka Jak asa hea Robso Jo egerah eo a Kahee er Beh a Joh aras a or wh ersoa us

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Garden City High School students will accompany Broadway singer Mandy Gonzales in a concert on February 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center. Mandy Gonzales will perform musical selections accompanied by student vocalists from Garden City High School. Ms. Gonzalez’ resume includes leading roles in Hamilton, In the Heights, and Wicked. Thanks to efforts by Dr.

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GCHS 12th Grade Class Party and Parent Skit Night

Save the date! One of the very best events of senior year is the PTA sponsored 12th Grade Class Party and Parent Skit Night. This long standing and legendary night will be held for the Class of 2018 on Friday, March 2nd from 7 – 9:30 pm. This is an event you don’t want to miss! A tradition at Garden City High School in its 77th year, Skit Night is open to all parents of GC High School seniors to take part in. Come join in the fun – volunteer to act/dance/walk/ wheel/have fun in a skit, transform the cafeteria into a walk down memory lane, and/or donate raffles, food etc. Year after year, more than 100 parents

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participate in this fun-filled evening with most high school seniors attending. Show off your skills (or not!) and have fun in the process! As only GCHS seniors are invited to this event, it is a wonderful way for the entire grade – many of whom have been classmates and friends since kindergarten to celebrate the upcoming graduation of the Garden City High School Class of 2018. Organizers would love 2018 to get 100 percent of the graduating class participating in the 12th Grade Party. Sign your student up to attend! They have earned it getting here! Spearheading the event this year are Yvonne Varano, Dorie Mehling

and Tara Walsh. They have been hard at work planning this event for many months and hope you will join them! The high school cafeteria will be decorated representing the theme of “Life is a Highway” as a tribute to the Class of 2018. The Class of 2018 student party will also feature delicious food, many incredible raffle prizes, including prom tickets and much more! Music and entertainment will be provided by an amazing DJ so the kids can kick up their

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27 Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 for those issues that I consider to be in the best interests of the Village, always including residents’ participation as an essential component. Village finances have stepped up into the limelight these days. We now face limits placed on a tax deduction that many of us have relied on, along with a tax cap that has come to be interpreted by many as license to raise taxes, whether necessary or not. Community input and participation are necessary components of the annual budget preparation and of village finances in general, which I respect and take seriously. I will continue to work with residents and the Citizens’ Budget Review and Advisory Committee to ensure that our taxes are reasonable and that any increases are justified. I am asking for your support and your vote in this election. I am a reliable, responsible individual committed to protecting property values, the rights of residents and the image of our Village as a highly desirable place to live. On January 30th, a runoff election will be held from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Senior Center behind Lord and Taylor to determine who will fill the position of Central Section Village Trustee for 2018-2020. I would be honored to carry on my work from the past twelve years and continue to serve you as your Village Trustee. Your vote is important to the future of our Village. Theresa Trouvé

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To the Editor: Theresa Trouvé, who has been nominated again this year by the Central Property Owners’ Nominating Committee for re-election as Village Trustee, has earned the gratitude and respect she deserves from Garden City residents. As a resident for over 40 years, Theresa has served the community as a Director of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association and as a Director of The Garden City International Student Exchange Program which enabled innumerable high school students to experience summers abroad and Garden City families to host foreign students. After moving to the Central Section, Theresa became active in the CPOA, serving as a Director, Secretary and President before first being elected to serve as a Village Trustee. She now holds the title of Deputy Mayor. During the years I worked with Theresa on the Village Board, as a fellow Trustee and certainly as Mayor, I found her eager and willing to fulfill every assignment she was given. She faithfully attended meetings of various Village Commissions, has actively supported the digitalization of Building Department records; contributed to the staff restructuring plans and upgrades

in the Finance Department’s technology; and as a member of the Board of Trustees Committee to fill Vacancies, aided in the search for qualified residents to serve on various Village Commissions. In addition to actively supporting the development of the Senior Center, which is truly a community resource, Theresa has also been an advocate of preserving Garden City’s historical heritage and improvements to the Village’s Recreation Department’s facilities and programs for residents of all ages. On September 26, 2015, Theresa was named a Woman of Distinction by NYS Assemblyman Ed Ra. Theresa’s years of hands-on experience and dedication to her duties and responsibilities as a civic leader and as a Village Trustee have warranted her nomination for re-election to the Village Board again this year. Nicholas P. Episcopia, Immediate Past Mayor, Village of Garden City

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To the Editor: We write in support of re-electing Theresa Trouvé, Ph.D. as Village Trustee at the Central Property Owners’ election on January 30th at the Garden City Senior Center. Prior to serving as Village Trustee for the past four years, Deputy Mayor Trouvé was President of the Central Property Owners’ Association. Moreover, she has given countless volunteer hours serving as a member of the Finance Committee, as liaison to the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Architectural Design Review Board. Deputy Mayor Trouvé was also chair of the Environmental Advisory Board and has chaired The Committee to Fill Vacancies on Boards and Commissions. With the devastating impact of Congress’s passage of the bill to eliminate the state and local tax deduction, our village needs a trustee who has extensive experience analyzing budgets and who will keep a close eye on the village’s tax dollars. Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé will make sure village residents get unfiltered and complete information about the state of our village’s finances. Kathleen & Leo Stimmler

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To the Editor: My wife and I want to voice our full support for Theresa Trouvé for Trustee! Theresa has the experience, the knowledge of the issues, the dedication and the temperament for the position of Trustee. She is the voice of reason on our Village Board! She has demonstrated her ability to listen and respond to the residents and to pursue solutions for the issues we face. She and her family have a long term commitment to the Village and its future and we believe she is not only highly qualified to be

Trustee, but highly motivated to work on the future of our Village! Karl and Kate Schmidt

Theresa for Trustee

To the Editor: What our Village Board needs are people who are knowledgeable about this village and the issues it has confronted over recent years; people who have a reasonable temperament, who are thoughtful in terms of how they approach challenges, who are directing changes that will be acceptable to the Property Owners Associations, residents and taxpayers, and who are approachable. With this in mind, I encourage eligible voters in the Central Section’s January 30 runoff election to vote for Theresa Trouvé. Theresa has the ability to work with others. Her nearly-four years on the Board of Trustees have given her great insight into our village and its needs. She works hard on every project. While she might appear quiet or mild-mannered, she is certainly well-informed and conversant on the subjects before the Board of Trustees. Theresa has a particular, developed appreciation of the Village’s built environment, including our historic structures and their importance to Long Island’s landscape. And, as an NYU PhD recipient and successful career professional, she is a woman of stature, who adds a unique perspective to an otherwise all-male Village Board. We need Trustees that are inclusive,

judicious, and welcoming of all residents’ views. Choose Theresa Trouvé. Maureen Dellacona

Basketball Courts in Cluett Hall

To the Editor: I grew up in Garden City during my youth and have returned as a resident for the last 14 years. In addition, I was a member of the Mathematics Department at Garden City High School for over 33 years. My family feels very fortunate to have enjoyed what our village has to offer for many, many years. It is with pleasure that now we can enjoy watching our twin grandsons play basketball every weekend during the fall and winter months. Is it not time for our village to show concern for the safety and well being of our young residents? As beautiful a structure as St. Paul’s and Cluett Hall are, and the beautiful basketball courts that have been modernized, why is it that there is no padding on the walls, especially the side court walls? The courts are just 3-4 feet from the side walls of courts 1 and 4. Will it take a tragedy to occur before the Village of Garden City makes the much needed protection? Aggressive play, loose balls, an inadvertent trip---the players are a mere 3-4 feet from unprotected walls and injury. Whatever the cost, our young residents are worth every penny! Roger A. Regan

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"Zumba Gold" Fitness Classes for the Active Senior or Beginner

FOR SENIORS

cover the basics of the game and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Monday from 10 am to noon beginning Monday, January 29. The cost of this eight week class will be $64 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City. To register for this class, please fill out the form below and return it to the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until all 16 spots are filled. PLEASE NOTE – an additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.

Due to popular demand, we have added another “Zumba Gold” exercise class to our weekly calendar! Our Tuesday session of our “Zumba Gold” fitness will be held in on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30 pm at The Senior Center. Each 45 minute class, teaching the basics of “Zumba” exercise, is led by Felicia Lovaglio, our certified “Zumba” exercise instructor. This class is geared for seniors or the beginner adult. The ten week session will begin Tuesday, February 6th. The price for the session is $60. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Special Events for January

Tuesday, January 23 – Pizza Social at noon – The cost of this luncheon will be $6.00 and will include pizza, soft drinks, and dessert. Registration is necessary by visiting the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registration.

“Pinocchio” on January 28

Join us as Garden City Recreation and Parks presents PINOCCHIO, a production by Plaza Theatrical Productions on Sunday, January 28 at 1 pm in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. Admission is $5.00. Admission is paid at the door but reservations are a must by calling the Recreation and Parks Office at 465-4075.

Winter and Spring Trips for GC Seniors

Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Monday, February 5 - Join us for Chinese New Year! We will travel by coach bus into NYC where we will enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine and entertainment to celebrate the Year of the Dog! New Year is the grandest traditional festival with many legends, traditions and taboos. Learn the customs and traditions of the world’s oldest culture. Space is very limited. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

Mardi Gras Luncheon

Garden City Recreation and Parks will hold its annual Mardi Gras Luncheon for Seniors on Wednesday, February 7 at noon in the Senior Center. This luncheon is open to any senior who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. The cost to attend is $8.00 and reservations are necessary. Please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue with payment by Thursday, 2/1 to participate.

Beginner Mah Jongg

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner Mah Jongg lessons to our seniors. This eight week course (extended from 6 weeks) will

GC Senior Bridge Results On January 22nd there were 4 1/2 tables playing: North/South 1--Carol Anderson & Molly O’ Grady 2--Dede Hirsch & Athena Philippides

East/West 1--Irene Christie & Nancy Cervini 2--Carrie & Bob Flapan

Tuesday, March 6 – Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. We will travel by coach bus to Philadelphia for the famous Flower Show! This year’s exhibits will feature “Wonders of Water”, with exotic flowers, a beautiful rain forest, fanciful fountains, and more. The cost of this trip will be $70, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Lunch will be on your own. Space is limited. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Tuesday, April 17 – Brooklyn Brownstones - We will travel by coach bus to Brooklyn where we will explore historic Brooklyn neighborhoods with their tree lined streets and 19th century row houses while we learn about the “brownstone revolution” and the joys of living in Brooklyn. Lunch will be included at Juniors. The cost of this trip will be $85, checks only, made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Thursday, June 14 – Trip to New York Botanical Garden “Visions of Hawaii”. We will travel by coach bus to NY Botanical Garden. The NYBG will present Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii, a major exhibition exploring the artist’s immersion in the Hawaiian Islands. Highlights include a stunning display of more than 15 of O’Keefe’s paintings, not seen together since their debut in 1940. Discover a lush flower show evoking the gardens and landscapes that inspired O’Keeffe. We will then have lunch at the Seashore

Restaurant on City Island. The cost of this trip will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel.

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 cancelled 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 1:30 pm Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 pm WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 am THURSDAY Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 am Meditation with Allie at 12:25 pm FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10 am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45 am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1 pm

GC Retired Men’s Club News Upcoming Events

Monday, January 29 - Regular Meeting Monday, February 5 - Sandwiches Monday, February 12 - Regular Meeting Monday, February 19 - Closed Monday, February 26 - Sandwiches NOTE: March’s schedule is being revised. Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto at 248-9022. Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some sug-

gestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage, and billiards. Also you may come for just conversation, camaraderie, and to make new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.

About the GC Retired Men’s Club

All Garden City men, 55 years and older, are eligible for membership. Annual dues are a very “expensive” $10. Meetings are on Mondays, and a less busy meeting is on Thursdays. Both begin at noon and end at 4:00pm. Check with the GCNews RMC schedule re upcoming meetings. In good weather we offer BBQ, bocce, shuffleboard, and horseshoes.

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Garden City PTA News Parent University

Parent University registration is nearly 400! But it’s not too late, if you didn’t pre-register, you can register at the event. Please arrive by 6:30 as workshop availability may be limited . Note: child care is only available to pre-registrants. Parent University subscribes to the belief that “knowledge is power.” Take this opportunity to gain additional parenting power and attend this annual community event on February 1st. The collaboration of GC Public Schools, GC Community Coalition, GCPTA, GC SEPTA, GCTA, GC Friends of Music, GC Friends of STEM, and The Men’s Association of Garden City creates a unique perspective for our families. Thursday, 2/1 - Parent University at GCHS at 7:00 p.m.

GCPTA-Sponsored Speaker Event

“Don’t Press Send: A mindful approach to social media, an education in cyber civics” by Katie Schumacher. Tuesday, 1/30 - An exclusive presentation for GCMS students. Please visit the “Don’t Press Send Pledge” link on the GCPTA website www.gardencitypta.org.

GCPTA Executive Board Openings

“When you are asked if you can do a job tell ‘em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.” Theodore Roosevelt We invite our community to help with the important task of filling the PTA Executive Committee for the 2018-19 school year. If you would like to nominate yourself or a potential candidate for one or more of the open positions, please fill out a nomination form via gardencitypta.org website, or contact Pat Aprigliano, Executive Vice President at executivevp@ gardencitypta.org. President-Elect oversees the work of PTA Standing Committees and maintains the PTA Policies and Procedures Manual. The President-Elect works closely with the president allowing for adequate training and preparation for the subsequent years responsibilities. The President-Elect succeeds the President after a one-year term. Executive Vice President oversees the work of the PTA’s Nominating and Interview Committees. The Executive

Every Monday, 1/22 - 2/12 - Rehearsal in GCHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 2/27 - Dress Rehearsal in GCHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3/2 - Class of 2018 Party and Skit Night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

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GCMS Dance-a-thon was sponsored by GCPTA, GCMS, GC Community Coalition to support many local charities, specifically chosen by GCMS students” Vice President is also responsible for carrying out the PTA’s procedures for the selection of parent members to the district’s Site-Based committees. Vice President Legislation oversees the work of the Legislation Committee responsible for providing information to members about proposed legislation, regulatory issues, and local decision-making affects the health, welfare, safety and education of children. This includes providing members information on how the school district’s budget impacts school curricular and extracurricular programs. The Legislation Committee works closely with the PTA’s Health & Safety and Curriculum Committees and district administration Vice President Curriculum is the Chair of the PTA Curriculum Committee. This comimittee has representatives from each of the seven schools. The Curriculum Committee keeps our membership up-to-date on various curriculum and instruction topics including but not limited to: learning standards, assessments and grading, and co-curricular activities throughout the district. The committee works closely with the district administration and provides a conduit for the school community to provide feedback on topics addressed by this committee. School Directors for Middle School, Stratford, Hemlock, Homestead, Locust

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- School Directors are the direct link to our membership. Directors bring the concerns and issues of their school and parents to the attention of the Executive Committee. School Directors work closely with building administration to oversee the work of the PTA in each of our seven schools. The director is also responsible to facilitate the work of school-based committees under the direction of building administration.

PTA at the BOE

The next six Board of Education sessions will discuss the topic of the 20182019 School Budget. Please attend these critical discussions. Tuesday, 2/6 - Board of Education Budget Work Session #1: Overview of Superintendent’s Proposed 2018-19 School Budget and Revenues at GCHS Library at 8:15 p.m.

Attention Elementary Parents

Tuesday, 1/30 - Fifth-grade parents (only) are invited to view “Human Growth and Development” video at Stratford auditorium at 7:00 pm.

Attention HighSchool Parents

Friday, 2/2 - Sophomores “Teens on the Job: Shadow Day”

Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become long-standing traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools. Our members can be found volunteering their time and talents in our schools and throughout our community. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together we can achieve great things!

Attention Class of 2018 Parents

“Senior Skit Night” is a memorable (and hilarious!) GCHS tradition. The schedule is as follows:

If there’s been a recent milestone in your life, we’d love to know about it! E-mail editor@gcnews.com with your name, contact info, and what you’d like to share.

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GCHS Emerging Leaders business students receive top awards

Congratulations to Garden City High School business students (left to right) Maria Neuhedel, Chase Gladd, and Jalen Hinck for receiving top awards in the 15th Annual Emerging Business Leaders Competition held at St. Joseph’s College in November. Maria, Chase, and Jalen attended the January 9th awards dinner at the Elk’s Club in Huntington to receive their awards and enjoy some refreshments.

Taxpayers forum held at GC Library

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin hosted a taxpayer forum on Monday, January 22nd at the Garden City Public Library. It was standing room only in the library’s community room with over 100 taxpayers attending Clavin’s seminar. The forum focused on educating property owners on how to challenge their assessments and reduce their tax burdens. Pictured with Clavin are taxpayers Robin Kaufman of North Bellmore, Gennine Minolfo of Franklin Square, Linda Feldman of North Bellmore, Marie Ern of Franklin Square, Betty Krattinger of Garden City and Teresa McDonald of Floral Park. For more information on the Receiver of Taxes Office and for a schedule of upcoming taxpayer forums, visit www.toh.li/tohtax.

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Luke Rosato BY MEGAN ROSATO Neighbors, friends and family gathered together for the sixth annual “Caroling with Luke” on Friday, December 22. This special tribute was

conceived by the Valenti family after our son, Luke Rosato passed away from Neuroblastoma cancer in February, 2012. All are welcome and gather at Luke’s tree located at the end of Grove Street. We are grateful to our neighbors who graciously had this tree planted in Luke’s memory. The talented Joanna Humbert, Julia Matina, and Caitlin Pemberley led the jolly group in holiday melodies. The children enjoyed hot chocolate and snacks while decorating the tree. The adults sipped eggnog and shared holiday cheer with funny stories about Luke. Many heartfelt thanks and love to the Valenti Family for creating another memorable night of Caroling with Luke.

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GC Brownie Troop #1435 earns Computer Expert Badge

The girls of Garden City Brownie Troop 1435 earned their Computer Expert Badge with lots of help from Judith Conforti, Stewart School Technology Specialist. The girls worked with Dot and Dash, by Wonder Workshop, that aim to teach programming and coding lessons through music, mazes, paths and puzzles. Dot and Dash respond to voice commands, navigate objects, dance, and sing. Troop Leader Deborah Melgar and the troop are very appreciative that Ms. Conforti volunteered her time to work with the girls to further their knowledge of coding and robotics while making the experience fun and engaging. Many thanks to Ms. Conforti and her commitment and dedication to teaching computers and technology to her students.

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6th Annual Caroling with Luke

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Garden City Middle School recognizes December’s outstanding students

During the month of December, several Garden City Middle School students were “caught” in an act of kindness at school; others demonstrated outstanding work, dedication, and achievement in a curricular area. These students were nominated by staff and honored on January 17th by Principal Dr. Peter Osroff and social worker Mr. Keegan

Baker. The students were presented with certificates of achievement and, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, small gift cards. These students’ photos now appear on the school’s website, and they will be featured in an upcoming middle school newsletter, and in a release to the local papers. Congratulations to the following

Receiving Student of the Month recognition certificates for the month of December with Principal Dr. Peter Osroff (left) and social worker Keegan Baker (right) were: Anthony Creaco, James Egan, Daniel Frankenberry, James Jordan, Matthew Kephart, Lilah Koszalka, Tyler McAlea, Philip Price, Tiffany Rubio, Natalie Sirico, and Isabel Taveras. Absent from photo: Ana Bucevic.

Garden City Middle School students for recently being recognized by the school’s Student of the Month and Kindness Counts programs for the month of December 2017: Joseph Abbate, Joseph Abrusci, Kevin Backer, Brook Blair, Ana Bucevic, Jack Cascadden, Anthony Creaco, James Egan, Daniel Frankenberry,

Kaitlyn Fuoco, James Jordan, Matthew Kephart, Lilah Koszalka, Kimberly Leon, Andrew Loughlin, Tyler McAlea, Philip Price, Gabriel Psilakis. Tiffany Rubio, Natalie Sirico, and Isabel Taveras.

Pictured here receiving “Kindness Counts’ awards for the month of December with Garden City Middle School Principal Dr. Peter Osroff (left) and social worker Mr. Keegan Baker (right) are: Joseph Abbate, Joseph Abrusci, Kevin Backer, Brook Blair, Jack Cascadden, Kaitlyn Fuoco, Andrew Loughlin, and Gabriel Psilakis. Absent from photo: Kimberly Leon.

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Speed Camera Legislation

Trustees encourage residents to contact State Senator Kemp Hannon and Assemblyman Ed Ra to propose and actively promote a “Home Rule” message for the enactment of State Legislation authorizing Garden City to install speed cameras within the Village and further request they formally propose the legislation and actively support its adoption. The Board of Trustees has determined taxpayer funds are better utilized by prioritizing police availability to deter other more serious crimes and that the ability to utilize speed cameras within the Village is an effective enhancement and supplement to manual police power in deterring speeding and ensuring that speed-related traffic incidents are reduced. Downloadable form letters to contact your local leaders are available on the Village’s website, www.gardencityny. net, under the “Village Notifications and Alerts” section.

2018/19 Budget Calendar

Trustees adopted the following 2018/19 Budget Calendar in which all work sessions will take place between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: • Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Operating and Capital Budget Presentation and Budget Work Session I • T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , 2 0 1 8 Budget Work Session II • T u e s d a y , M a r c h 2 0 , 2 0 1 8 Budget Work Session III • T h u r s d a y , M a r c h 2 9 , 2 0 1 8 Budget Work Session IV (if needed)

555 Stewart Ave. parking field

At their last Board meeting, Trustees approved a license agreement with the owners of 555 Stewart Avenue for non-exclusive access to the empty lot to enable the Village to stockpile snow and store snow during the winter months. In exchange, the Village will perform

certain property maintenance work on the licensed premises through April 30, 2018.

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Library restructuring volunteer program

The Tweens and Teens Department at the Garden City Public Library is restructuring its volunteer program for 2018. Volunteer hours will still be available monthly through the VolunTeens program while the Library’s Teen Advisory Board will require an application process to join. The Library is looking for tweens and teens who would like to take on an active leadership role to help advise Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta on what they want to see at their Library. Applications to serve as an advisor or junior advisor on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (February-June 2018) are available in the Young Adult Room at the Library. Applications are due by Friday, February 9, 2018. This program is for Grades 6-12 only.

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Board of Trustees Meeting

The next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting is Thursday, February 8, 2018 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. Residents are encouraged to attend.

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PAUL TAYLOR 2 DANCE COMPANY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 • 8:00 P.M. TICKETS: $40 The Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company returns to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center to showcase the athleticism, humor and range of emotions found in Paul Taylor’s work.

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Who we are:

The Welcoming Club of Garden City

The Welcoming Club of Garden City is a well-established women’s organization that focuses on welcoming new members to our community, fostering relationships of long-time residents, supporting local businesses and raising money for charity. This year The Welcoming Club of Garden City is proud to support the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center. Want to join the fun and make a difference? We invite you to join the club! For just $35 a year you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events. Complete the easy online membership form today at www.thegardencitywelcomingclub.org in the “Join” section

of the website. While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

Upcoming Events

Rock N’ Bowl This Saturday, January 27 8-11PM AMF Sheridan Lanes, Mineola Are you ready to rock? Grab your partner and join the Garden City Welcoming Club for a night of bowling and beers at the annual Rock N Bowl! Cost is $75 p/p for members & spouses and $80 p/p for non-members. The price includes bowling, shoe rental, dinner, open bar and soft drinks. Please contact Amanda Van Schoick at ak.vanschoick@gmail.com to secure your spot.

February 7th: Ladies Night Cooking Class Come show off your culinary skills (or lack thereof) at this Valentine’s themed cooking class at The Well Seasoned Chef! We will be preparing and enjoying a decadent Day of Love (and Friendship!) inspired three-course menu. Cost for this fun night of deliciousness, including wine and dinner and dessert, is $125 pp. February 12: Pajama Movie Night at Bowtie Theater Herricks Always wish you can see new released movies in the theater, but when it comes down to it, you are just too lazy to get out of your PJ’s? Here is your chance to combine all your favor-

ite things together for one unforgettable night of comfort and entertainment. Please join us at a private showing of a current, feature length movie. This event is open to non-members, so bring a mom, sister, aunt or friend! Ticket price of $36 includes pre-movie dinner, drinks, popcorn, and candy. March 1: Book Club The next meeting of the Book Club will be Thursday, March 1st, at the home of Mary Beth Deierlein, at 7:30 PM. We will be discussing Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. Please join us for some lively conversation. If you offer to host the next event, you get to choose the book! Please contact Rachel Weber for further details rachelmwoodward@gmail.com

and commute into Manhattan for work. “Have residents understand the ramifications,” he said. Bolebruch reminded the audience and his fellow Commission members that the only time that residents’ permit parking was allowed in a public area of the village was for the row houses lining one end of Meadow Street in the East. “We agreed to do that for the seven homes that are basically row houses that do not have any driveways whatsoever. That was granted to those residents only but we (Traffic Commission) never gave permits to residents at 222 Seventh Street, right across from Leo’s and if we did it for the Hilton Hall residents you would have to do it for them too, We can’t do it,” Bolebruch said. Trustee Hyer referenced the request for additional handicapped spaces in lot 7N. Deputy Village Administrator and Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco told the Commission that out of the 528 spaces in 7N, there are currently 13 handicapped-accessible spaces in the lot. He says the municipal code calls for 11 handicapped spots and the

requirement is met and exceeded, leading Trustee Bolebruch to bring up the controversial decision last September 21 by the Commission to not add three on-street handicapped spots on Seventh. “One of the recommendations that we’ve ended up doing was to look at the four spots right behind Dunkin’ Donuts. We currently have one handicapped spot there and we might add one or two more there because it is the closest to Seventh Street where cars come right down. If in the event we have a need for more handicapped spots there it would actually help both situations by taking those two to three regular spots there and making them handicapped spots. This way it is beneficial, and we can also take a look in the lot and see how the other handicapped spots are laid out,” he said. One area identified was the several handicapped spots right behind Key Food and possibly changing the locations. DiFrancisco said BFJ Planning should receive a memo on this concept to be incorporated with the study, as the Village Board approved that con

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resolved -- the guy loves me for this,” Bolebruch noted. DiMattia told the Commission that a challenge with LIRR commuters who have figured out the use of 7N for free will still be present with 6 a.m. written on signs. “My husband is an LIRR commuter and we pay to park in the central station. Commuters, whether from West Hempstead or Garden CIty or elsewhere, look at it now and see a freebie for them,” she said. DiMattia told the Traffic Commission the Hilton Hall residents are active drivers, going in and out of the lot often, and an ongoing frustration they already spoke up about was leaving a spot in the mornings and not being able to find one in the afternoon. At the CPOA meeting November 14, as reported in the November 17, 2017 edition of The Garden City News, Hilton Hall resident Felicia Lovaglio said the following: “In the morning you need to take your life in your hands driving in Lot 7N. The commuters come flying through the little driveway (in between Key Food and Dunkin Donuts.) I had someone knock on my car’s window as I was backing out to ask me to please hurry because he wanted my parking space. To me that is harassment. It is time to really do something for residents there because it is tough – I get home at 2 p.m. and I can never find parking.” Hyer believed the signage would help, but Deputy Mayor John DeMaro, another Commission member, says the village still maintains a few unrestricted parking spaces that should not be eliminated. Police Commissioner Jackson says for those unrestricted spots, with the GCPD’s monitoring of lots, the license plates are run and more than half end up being cars that belong to residents of the immediate area. He added that the vehicles in handicapped

spaces may be in one spot for a long period of time without moving. “We just did a study of snow banks in village lots, and in the eight-hour areas seven cars that had not been moved in the last one week all belong to local residents. It is an observation the GCPD made in the lots but some residents might be away on trips,” he said. Trustee Bolebruch said he wanted to make sure the residents of Hilton Hall understood that any changes to existing parking restrictions in the downtown 7N lot would results in GCPD enforcement on their vehicles and the times for parking, just as any other car owners would face. “If we changed the 8 a.m. signage to 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. and it would go for eight hours, you would then need to move your car by 2 p.m. and the police have an eight-hour window once a car is marked in morning. But if we made a change we are doing it for all cars and the people leaving their cars for days are impacted. If there’s a limit in order to protect against commuters the people who live there have to move their cars. Police aren’t going to know who lives there and who doesn’t. I don’t think there is a realistic way to know other than checking plates all day. If you put the restrictions in, which solved problems at field 5 (behind 520 Franklin Avenue), it affects everyone” he said. Bolebruch said the CPOA should go back and consult the Hilton Hall residents about the change before it is enacted by the Commission, and make sure “okay we can make a change and resolve the problem but it’s going to have unintended consequences.” While DiMattia agreed with the CPOA needing this opportunity to communicate, she felt that Hilton Hall residents may not be seeking any all-day parking in 7N, Bolebruch suggests there may be others in downtown Seventh Street vicinity apartments who use 7N

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IN MEMORIAM

Mary Pascale

Mary Pascale, beloved wife of Albert Pascale, M.D., passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2018. Her children and grandchildren surrounded her, while praying for her continuously. Mary was a devout Catholic and attended mass at St. Joseph’s Church almost every day. Albert, her husband of 56 years, passed

away in 2005. A graduate of Queens College with a major in music and a minor in French, Mary was an accomplished opera singer and a member of the NBC Opera Company. She appeared on national television several times in the early 1950’s to the delight of her family. Her parents, Elizabeth and Pulviano Giosa, emigrated from Italy to the United States in the early 1920’s through Ellis Island and raised their 3 children, Nicholas, Salvatore and Mary, as first-generation Italian-Americans. Mary and Albert married on May 21, 1949. They went on life’s journey together living in Brooklyn and Newport Rhode Island while Albert was in the Navy. They finally settled in Garden City and spent their summers at Candlewood Isle in Connecticut. Mary is survived by her brother Nicholas, her 7 children (A.J., Duane, Gordon, Vicki, Melissa, Caroline and Marybeth), 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

IN MEMORIAM

Colette M. Landers, Esq

Colette M. Landers, Esq.

Colette M. Landers, Esq., 58, passed away on January 10, 2018, in Garden City, where she lived for over 25 years. She was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and raised in Middle Village, Queens, where her parents still reside. She was a fantastic cook, decorator,

crafter, and an avid gardener. Colette made everything that she touched more beautiful and lived every second of life passionately and selflessly. She always put her family first. Colette was the beloved wife of John Landers. Loving mother of Colette (Joseph) Blake and John (Julianne) Landers. Adoring grandma of Madeline and Colette. Cherished daughter of John and Bernice Zach. Devoted sister of John Zach and Elaine Cunningham. Dear sister in-law, aunt, and friend to many. She loved spending time up at Lake George with her dear friends and long time neighbors the Deflieses. She had a great sense of humor and wit about her. Once you met Colette, you couldn’t forget her. Colette received her bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees from St. John’s University. She was a Principal Attorney at the New York State Grievance Committee for more than 20 years in Brooklyn and most recently in Long Island. She was also a professor in legal studies at LaGuardia Community College for 18 years. Services were held at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home Inc., and the Church of St. Anne. Colette is buried at St. John Cemetery, in Middle Village, NY.

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IN MEMORIAM Gerald M. Koenig

Iron Disorder researcher and former Wall Street investment banker, Gerald M. Koenig, died November 8th, 2017 in Austin, Texas after suffering a stroke, just shy of his 73rd birthday. “Gerry” as he was known to friends and family, was born in Rockville Centre, New York to Frank Koenig and Florence Rhodes on November 18th, 1944. Gerry will be remembered by his children, Stacey (Marco) and James and his two grandsons Elliot and Nicolas. An accomplished athlete, Gerry held records for discus and shot-put at Garden City High School for over 25 years. Graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and beloved member of Delta Tau Delta, Gerry worked as an investment banker for E.F. Hutton, Salomon Brothers and Drexel, Burnham Lambert. An avid world traveler, he developed a keen interest in archeology and anthropology, eventually writing

and self-publishing a novel on the origins of life. Gerry joined Iron Disorders Institute in December of 2007 and served as Chairman of the Board and liaison to their Scientific & Medical Advisory Board. Gerry’s contributions to IDI and to science are exemplified in his work, specifically with the liver enzyme known as GGT. He founded the company Health-E-Iron, to help people suffering from iron disorders to obtain iron tests. Gerry was a deeply private man but passionate and outspoken when it came to iron, GGT and disease prevention. A ceaseless student of the human condition, he was dedicated to iron disorder awareness to help people live longer, healthier lives. A Celebration of Gerry’s life will be held at 10:00am Sunday, February 4th, 2018 at Leo’s Restaurant in Garden City. A donation in Gerry’s honor may be made to Iron Disorders Institute at irondisorders.org.

“Love is in the Air” event to benefit NYU Winthrop With the season of love fast approaching, NYU Winthrop Hospital invites community members to celebrate by giving their love and support to a worthy cause at “Love is in the Air,” benefitting the Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care. The event, which raises vital funds for patient care and programs, state-of-the science technology and equipment, and cutting-edge cancer research at NYU Winthrop, will take place on Thursday, February 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. “Love is in the Air is a celebration of life and love,” said Eva Chalas, MD, physician director of NYU Winthrop’s Cancer Center and vice-chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. “We are celebrating the resilience of our patients, dedication of our physicians,

and commitment of our leaders to foster excellence in cancer care within our community.” With the universal concepts of love and enjoying life serving as the foundation for the event, the evening will offer cocktail dining in a lounge atmosphere. A cabaret show, as well as gallery access and amusements, DJ and dancing are among the entertainment highlights of the evening. A full range of sponsorship opportunities as well as individual tickets are still available for “Love is in the Air.” The event is open to all members of the public, regardless of treatment history. To make your reservation or for more information, visit www.nyuwinthrop.org/events or call (516) 663-8275.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library Teen Advisory Board

Applications Deadline Extended until Friday, February 9 The Tweens and Teens Department is restructuring its volunteer program for 2018. Volunteer hours will still be available monthly through the VolunTeens program while the Library’s Teen Advisory Board will require an application process to join. The Library is looking for tweens and teens who would like to take on an active leadership role to help advise Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta on what they want to see for their library. Applications to serve as an advisor or junior advisor on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (February-June 2018) are available in the Young Adult room. The application deadline has been extended and applications are due by Friday, February 9. This program is for Grades 6-12 only.

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed!

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer! Review all types of library material, including books, movies, TV shows, video games, anime, and manga. This program is for Grades 6-12 only. Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/ category/teen-reviews/). Reviews must be at least 300 words and items being reviewed must be a part of the Garden City Public Library’s current Young Adult Collection. One community service hour will be awarded for each review upon approval of the Young Adult Librarian with a limit of four hours per month. Reviewers will not receive volunteer credit if the review is not 300 words, the material is not a part of the Garden City Public Library’s current Young Adult Collection, or if it is believed that the reviewer did not fully read, watch, or play the material being reviewed. Reviews can be submitted via our online submission form, which can be found here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teen-review/. Please contact YA Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via

phone at 516-742-8405 x242 for questions.

Tweens and Teens Community Puzzle

The Tweens and Teens Department has set-up a community puzzle for tweens and teens to work on at their leisure. The current puzzle is a 1,000 pieces and the theme is World War II. Tweens and teens are welcome to stop by and work on the puzzle whenever the Library is open. The puzzle will be available to work on until it is completed, in which a new puzzle will be put out. After working on the puzzle, patrons are encouraged to check out one of the Library’s tweens and teens fiction or nonfiction books about World War II, which are one display along with the puzzle. Stop by the Library and spend some time working on our puzzle.

Tweens and Teens Cork Board

The Tweens and Teens Department has set up a cork board outside the Tweens and Teens Room. Each month, a new topic will be posted, encouraging tweens and teens to post their own response. January’s topic is “What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?” For February, the topic will be “What Book Do You ♥?” Stop by the Library and make sure to share your thoughts on either topic for January and February on our Tweens and Teens Cork Board!

Tie-Dye Science with Chris Buchman

Learn about science by doing tie-dye with science teacher Chris Buchman. This program will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2PM-3PM and is for Grades 6-12. All registrants should bring a t-shirt or article of clothing to be tiedyed. The article of clothing should be white and cotton. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Movie Matinee

Join us for snacks and drinks as we watch Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. This program will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2PM-4:30PM and is for Grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Monday, February

Stories & Songs of Ireland Garden City Public Library Sunday, March 4th, at 2PM Professional storyteller Jim Hawkins combines story and song with a variety of themes in Irish history, culture, and tradition. Many are humorous pieces while others are of a serious nature.

In the course of this performance, Mr. Hawkins encourages the audience to speak of their own Irish roots. You will be charmed and enlivened by this very popular program. Registration is not required. All are welcome.

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5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Pillows for Charity with Kathy Giouvalakis for Community Service

Make Pillows for Charity with Kathy Giouvalakis for community service hours. This program will be held Thursday, February 22, 1PM-2PM and is for Grades 6-12. The pillows will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

ACT/SAT/PSAT Practice Exam

C2 Education will be conducting a practice exam on Saturday, February 24 beginning at 10AM. Registrants may choose the ACT, PSAT, or SAT to take. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org).

Tween Book Discussion

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle Celebrate the upcoming movie release by reading the classic A Wrinkle in Time and joining us at the Library for a book discussion on Thursday, March 8, 6PM-7PM. Participants can read the original book by Madeleine L’Engle, or the graphic novel, adapted by Hope Larson. Registration is required and began January 16th in the Children’s Room. Registrants must be in Grades 4-7.

How to Beat the High Cost of College with Barry Fox

College Financial Aid Consultant Barry Fox will present a program about financial aid for Garden City high school students and their parents during the program How to Beat the High Cost of College. The program will be held Monday, February 5 at 7:00PM. Registration is required and began January 22. Space is limited so check

Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Children-’s LEGO Club – Tween and Teen Volunteers Needed

Earn volunteer hours by helping out with the Children’s Department’s LEGO Club. The LEGO Club is an hour program for children in Grades K-5 and meets monthly. Registration to volunteer begins Monday, January 29 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ). Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 and will be asked to help with set-up and clean-up before and after the program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Volunteers can sign-up for the following Thursdays, 3:30-5:30PM: • February 22 • March 15 • April 19 • May 10

Teen Book Club Leaders for Yak and Snack Book Club

Earn volunteer hours by being a teen book discussion leader during one of our Yak and Snack Book Club meetings on either Thursday, February 1 or Thursday, April 19, 6-7:00PM. There is a maximum of two volunteers per meeting. Volunteers may only volunteer for one book club meeting per season. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Teen Book Club Leader for one of our book club meetings, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242.

Yak and Snack Book Club – Maze Runner by James Dashner

Join us at the Yak and Snack Book Club meeting on Thursday, February 1, 6-7:00PM as we discuss the book The Maze Runner by James Dashner. This program is for Grades 6-12. Registration began January 8 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Registration for availability. Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Tweens and Teens Room.

Grant Wood: American Gothic and Other Fables Garden City Public Library Wednesday, March 7, at 2PM Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” and approximately 130 of his other works including many of Wood’s classic paintings depicting the pastoral life and landscapes of rural America in the 1920s and ‘30s will be featured in a major retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art this spring. Professor

Thomas Germano will give a visual presentation discussing the life and art of Grant Wood and his iconic “American Gothic” and introduce Wood’s other works that are included in this major retrospective at the Whitney. All are welcome. No registration is necessary. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Spring is not that far away, but in the meantime come check out some books on Winter, Snow & the Winter Olympics! We have winter-themed books including: Thomas and the Snowy Tracks, Waiting for Snow (Arnold), Pete The Cat: Snow Daze (Dean), Snow Dog, Go Dog (Heigilman), A Loud Winter’s Nap (Hudson), Baby Loves Winter (Katz), All About Animals in Winter (Rustad), Miracle on Ice (Trusdell), The Winter Olympics (Hunter), and Max and Marla (Boiger)

Storytime and Book Discussion Registrations

Registration for Winter storytimes and book discussions began on Tuesday, January 16th. Registration for storytimes can be done online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Registration for book discussions must be done in person in the Children’s Room. Priority for registration and participation in programs is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders. For more information about Children’s storytimes, book discussions, and special programs, check online on Eventkeeper, or in the Children’s Room for our winter flyers. ***Program schedules are subject to change***

Book Discussions

Registration is in the Children’s Room only and began on January 16th. Non-residents can register beginning Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 9:30 AM. Please arrive promptly for programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. Chapter Chat, for children presently enrolled in second grade. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more! Program is two hours. Monday, March 19, from 4 - 6 PM. Stink: the Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald. Book discussion will be followed by a one-hour fun science program with science teacher Chris Buchman. A beverage and snack will be provided. The Book Ends, for children presently enrolled in Grades 3, 4 and 5. Join us for games and activities! Program is two hours. Monday, March 26, from 4-6 PM.

Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate will be discussed. A fun science program will follow the book discussion. A beverage and snack will be provided. Tween Book Discussion, for children in Grades 4-7 Monday, March 8, from 6-7PM. Join us to discuss the original A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle or the graphic novel format adapted and illustrated by Hope Larson. Pick up a copy to check out either in the Children’s or Young Adult Department. A beverage and snack will be provided.

Winter/Spring 2018 Programs

Wednesday, February 18th *PLAY HOORAY BABIES AND KIDS These fun interactive programs are for children 6-17 months and an adult caregiver, from 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, and for children ages 18-29 months and an adult caregiver from 11:00 AM-11:45 AM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, February 5, at 9:30AM online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Thursdays, February 22, March 15, April 19 and May 10 *DROP-IN LEGO CLUB Come with your old friends and make new friends at our LEGO Club. This monthly club meets on four Thursday afternoons from 4:00PM to 5:00PM and is for children in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. No registration is required. Space is limited. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis. The Library will provide LEGO bricks for children to build with during the program. The Drop-In LEGO Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through LEGO donations from Library patrons. Saturday, March 3rd *FUN SCIENCE WITH SCIENCE TEACHER CHRIS BUCHMAN. This program is for children in Grades K-2 at 1:00PM and Grades 3-5 at 2:30PM. Registration is required online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library Card. Registration

begins Monday, February 12, 2018 9:30AM. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Wednesday, April 18th *A TIME FOR KIDS These fun, interactive programs are for children ages 6-17 months and an adult caregiver from 10-10:30AM and for children ages 18-29 months and an adult caregiver from 10:45-11:45 AM. Registration is required and begins on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 9:30 AM online at Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Saturday, April 28th *FROG FUN WITH MISS DONNA AND SCIENCE TEACHER CHRIS BUCHMAN. This fun, interactive STEM program is for children ages 2 ½ through 5 (not yet in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver, and runs from 11-11:45 AM. Registration is required. Registration begins Monday, April 16, 2018 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Tuesdays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22 *INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADE ONLY, from 3:45 – 4:45 PM. Registration is required and begins Monday, April 23 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card. Sign up once for all four sessions. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly for the programs. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. *Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

Valentine’s Day with the Baking Coach Thursday, February 8, at 7PM Registration Begins Monday, January 29th Come and learn how to make cheesecake filled strawberries to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Baking Coach on Thursday, February 8th at 7PM at the Garden City Public Library. Make

a delicious cheesecake filling for strawberries, and then drizzle them with chocolate. Take home four to eight strawberries, depending on the size of the strawberries, in a bakery box. This program is limited to 24 adult participants. Registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Monday,

January 29th. To register, please call 516-742-8405, ext. 221. Non-residents may register beginning Monday, February 5th. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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News from the Children’s Room

Saturday, May 5th TWEEN QUIDDITCH TOURNAMENT Sign up for your team and compete in our Quidditch Tournament! Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. This program is open to tweens and teens in Grades 4-7. Registration is required. Registrants must sign up for a team or to be the Snitch in advance online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card beginning Monday, April 23 at 9:30AM. There are limited spots on each team and to play as the Snitch. Registrants are asked to wear the color of the team they are signed up for (Green – Slytherin, Blue – Ravenclaw, Red – Gryffindor, Yellow – Hufflepuff) and Snitches are asked to wear black.

Policies Regarding Weather and Late Arrivals

• There are no storytimes when students do not have classes due to holidays, Parent-Teacher Conferences, etc. • There must be at least 2 children present for a storytime/book discussion to be conducted. Weather-related Policies: Storytimes and programs will be canceled under the following conditions: • When schools are closed for the day due to inclement weather. • When schools have a delayed opening, morning storytimes and programs are canceled. Please call about afternoon programs. • When schools have early dismissal, afternoon and evening storytimes and programs are canceled. Please call about morning programs. Late Arrival Policies: • Please be prompt. If you are late for any storytime, you risk losing your space for the day to a wait-listed patron who is present. • If you are late for a pre-registered special program, you risk losing your space to a person/family on the waitlist. We give late-comers a 10-minute grace period before we give their slot to someone on the waitlist who is present • We are not always able to expand attendance to accommodate latecomers, once the slot has been filled.

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Garden City Jewish Center celebrates Chanukah

The crowd goes wild for the sundaes

A family attending the Chanukah celebration

Another family looking forward to the latkes and dessert

Rabbi Goodman leads some of the older children in conducting the service It was a white Chanukah… Latke and Dessert Party, that is, at the Garden City Jewish Center on Friday, December 15th. In spite of the weather, a large crowd gathered to light their menorahs, sing the songs, spin dreidels, eat lots of yummy latkes & applesauce, and then top it all off with ice cream sundaes! There was not a healthy morsel of food to be found!

As if that was not enough, a short service followed the merriment, with the annual tradition of Rabbi Stephen Goodman reading a great children’s Chanukah story, by candlelight, to appreciative children of all ages. Not only is it traditional to eat potato latkes fried in oil, but many people also enjoy sufganiyot (jelly donuts), also fried of course.

Question: What’s with all the oil? Answer: After the Macabees defeated the Syrian/Greek army and reclaimed the defaced Temple to worship, there was only enough oil to light the menorah for one day. But it lasted for 8 days! That was enough time for more holy oil to be secured. The Religious School children designed this year’s acetate (stained glass) windows, to portray most of the Jewish holidays that come around each year. Symbols of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Tu BiShvat, Purim,

Passover, and Shavuot were all designed by students aged 5-13. After the children hand colored the acetates, Margie Edelman, our Early Childhood and Art teacher, hung them in the windows of the social hall, to be enjoyed for the Chanukah party, as well as for the congregants for the rest of the year. The Garden City Jewish Center is a warm and friendly Reform congregation where everyone is welcome – Jews of all denominations, dual-faith families, singles and students. Please go to www.gardencityjewishcenter.org for more information!

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Children listen to the Chanukah story by candle light

Siblings light the menorah

Stained glass designs

GCJC Principal Carolyn Hoera and President Deborah Rood Goldman

This boy canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to try his ice cream

A soon-to-be bat mitzvah and her dad

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GCHS Robotics Teams engineer a strong finish

The future is here, and the future is ours… For the first time, Garden City High School had three robotics teams competing at the Vex Robotics Competition “In the Zone.” Not only did GCHS have an impressive representation, but all three teams advanced to the quarterfinals. The GCHS “A” team qualified for the top four and advanced to the semifinals. Thirty-eight teams from across Long Island competed in the day-long competition consisting of qualification matches, alliance selection and elimination matches at Adelphi University on Saturday Jan. 20th. GCHS Robotics Team Members who competed were grouped as: • Constantine Stamidis, Stephen Debany, George Arianas, Jimmy Lynch • Scott Henneberger, Enzo Cupani, Stavros Cherpelis, Grant Scarangella • Aidan Rosenblatt and Ian Yasso Other GCHS Robotics Team members include Andrew Burns and Annie Chen. Garden City Friends of STEM (GCFS) support elementary-level robotics teams, to build on the legacy being created by current GCHS teams. GCFS

also sponsors scholarships for three deserving seniors, as well as support all district STEM curriculum initiatives. Please visit the GCFS website (gcfstem.org) and learn about the far-reaching support from elementary to high school. Please join the annual fundraiser “Rockin’ For Robotics” on February 10th at Leo’s with live music from the local band “Los Bad Hombres”. Generous raffles can be purchased online at gcfstem.org, include: • White gold, diamond, and topaz necklace from JE Lund Jewelers ($700 value) • Lego Mindstorms donated by The Men’s Association ($350 value) • Music lessons from Music Academy of GC ($200+ value). The next competitions are scheduled for February 3rd at Freeport High School and February 10th at East Rockaway High School. The Vex competition includes high school as well as college-level teams using creative problem solving and teamwork on an intense engineering level that is rarely witnessed. Come cheer on your team, Go Trojans!

Jimmy Lynch, George Arianas, and Constantine Stamidis confidently advance to the semis.

Enzo Cupani, Scott Henneberger, Stavros Cherpelis, and Grant Scarangella know the value of teamwork in a robotics competition.

Three GCHS teams crowd their assigned table strewn with robots and tools... and lunch.

Annie Chen analyzes her robot’s competitive abilities prior to the match.

From page 14

the Police Commissioner’s board and it’s exciting to be placed in this role.” With the Estates’ nominee to replace Deputy Mayor Demaro, Colleen Foley, having experience as Garden City school board president, she and Trouvé would each bring a background in educational settings and in school’s leadership to the Board of Trustees in 2018. Considering families’ decisions and the tax bases for school and village funding and operations, she seeks future initiatives that can help form strategies and strengthen the municipality. “There are times when the Village Board and school district can find opportunities very compatible and helping one another. One example was with our development meetings for the 20162020 Recreation Strategic Plan’s Phase I. The members of that committee came up with an idea to create a Master List of fields in Garden City and their availability, both village and district fields. In a situation like this our prior liaison structure was helpful but in the village’s daily work, there are times where things are mutually of interest. Parents have much to handle, paying all the bills and looking at high college tuitions, and they need the attention of the Board too. People come on to our Village Board with diverse backgrounds and it takes them time to get situated, but this myriad of skill sets produces good things for our community,” Trouvé says.

Challenger Emerges

Steven Super, the challenger for the CPOA seat currently filled by the deputy mayor, says he’s decided to run because the Board of Trustees as a whole should be taking proactive and not reactive measures to the future of the village,

the strategic planning involved in municipal operations and infrastructure investments, and the opportunities and threats of the economic and tax climate in the years ahead. Super says the agenda of the village working within a Master Plan has been absent for too long. Super’s law practice is Super & Licatesi, P.C. with offices on Stewart Avenue. He says he rarely leaves the Village of Garden City with a worklife balance built in. Before becoming a partnered law firm Super’s practice bore only his name (Super Associates) when he had three associates working under him, with a change coming as he took on a partner about nine months ago. Today the practice has six attorneys and about 20 total staff members in Garden City. Super earned his JD from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and he has a B.A. in Architecture from NYIT. As a collegian he received the American Jurisprudence awards in contracts and trusts and was selected for Who’s Who Amongst American Law Students. Super’s wife Virginia ‘Ginny’ retired five years ago from working as a sales manager for clothing brand Nautica. Today she is a varsity tennis coach for Sacred Heart Academy and an active member of St. Joseph’s Parish. The couple has a nine-year-old son who attends Stewart School, and they live in a National Register of Historic Placesdesignated A.T. Stewart-era house on Sixth Street. The Supers have lived in the village for eight years, starting with their residence in the East section on Magnolia Avenue. After the CPOA nominating committee selected Trouvé as its candidate for trustee late last year, Super collect-

ed over the required signatures from CPOA resident electors on his petition to be candidate for village trustee, and that was formally presented at the Tuesday, January 16 meeting to trigger the runoff set for January 30 inside the Golf Club Lane Senior Center. However Super contemplated a run for a seat on the Board of Trustees as he’s progressed within the CPOA as a director over the last three years. “I’ve considered it for a while in talking to residents. I have been an active CPOA participant since becoming a director and I attend a fair amount of biweekly Village Board meetings, I have insight into how the CPOA and also the village government operates, and much to my surprise the village is not operating under a Master Plan with how to deal with the ever-changing environment we are in. The perspective of the Board has been ‘let’s put out fires, not let’s plan. It has been going on for a really long time this way and St. Paul’s is a classic example of it,” he told the News on January 22.

Infrastructure for the future

Super said the inability of people to agree or plan for the future, St. Paul’s has endured the last 27 years of neglect. “Now we are at a point where we gotta do something imminently or that resource is going to be lost. There is no overall planning as to what resources and what utilization happens to all village assets -- be it the ballfields, the open green spaces, downtown Seventh Street or St. Paul’s -- what is the utilization of facilities and buildings. How has it changed over time and what should we be looking at in the future to plan for these things? That is how you govern and it is seemingly not happening in

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CPOA runoff: Super challenges Trouvé

Garden City,” he says. As an attorney that has handled commercial and real estate litigation and much more, Super says his primary duty in his legal career is to act as a problem-solver. “I work to analyze any situations that my clients come in to my office for, whether planning to set up businesses or the involvement in litigations. Leadership is about asking the right questions of the right people and listening to their answers; that is how you plan. Both my training as an architect and training as a lawyer bring those skills to the table,” he said. Super recognized the value of having a Board add to its lineup, with expertise in real estate, finance, law, school district issues and building projects all working together and listening to each other’s opinions. When asked about the current Village Board of Trustees, Super believes there should be the work-first mentality to run the municipality reigning over trustees serving today but interested in photo opportunities, “those there just to shake hands and raise a flag with organizations.” “I want to get involved at our Village Board level because we have been operating without a Master Plan for too long. We need true leadership and trustees with the ability to listen and to evaluate where Garden City needs to be as a community and to break it down into setting a course forward. From what I’ve seen at meetings it’s people to have the right mindset and not shut anybody down, After listening we can plot a course and I hope it continues. There needs to be direction involved to bring Garden City ahead as a vibrant, cherished community,” he explained. See page 46

New contract in place for GCTA, school district From page 1 employee’s use of existing sick days offs. The superintendent notes that five days is the industry standard and the agreement brings Garden City Schools compliant with that. Previously the school board authorized the district negotiating team to meet with the Garden City Teachers’ Association (GCTA) negotiating team. Superintendent Groveman said the district completed the meetings successfully and both organizations entered into a memorandum of agreement. “That MOA was ratified by the teachers’ union members last Friday (January 19) and our school board is being asked to ratify that tonight,” he explained.

Board Vetting Potential New Superintendent of Schools

The district’s process of hiring a new superintendent in the coming months is

moving ahead steadily. Board President Heineman announced Tuesday night that two days of candidate interviews took place in the first weeks of the new year. A finalist has been selected by the school board and to date the district’s “due diligence” process before a hire can be recommended and voted on is taking place. An independent agency conducted a background check and social media search on the individual, as Heineman did not disclose a name on January 23. She says the next steps to complete are speaking with the applicant’s references and the contract negotiations, which are simultaneously going on. A site visit is also planned. “Our search consultants (Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates) presented the Board of Education with a slate of six candidates that they’d weaned down from approximately 40 candidates, ranging from sitting district superintendents elsewhere to central office administra-

tors (assistant superintendents). HYA did their own screening interviews to present the Board with a slate of six, and we spend two days interviewing the six candidates. We narrowed the slate to three candidates and a second round of interviews took place with them over one week,” Heineman explained. She says once the several forms of vetting is done, and “there is a meeting of minds on contract terms” the district can look forward to having a new superintendent start work this July. “We hope in the next one month we’ll have a formal announcement. It has been an intense process and an incredible learning process for the board. We have learned so much from our community survey, the Leadership Profile developed by HYA and all of our staff, employees, parents and members of the community. We really did use all of that information throughout this search process -- I want to thank our adminis-

tration and the community for where we are thus far,” Heineman said at Tuesday’s meeting.

State Aid Situation Inside Budget Talks

Also on Tuesday night, Dr. Groveman said for the upcoming Board of Education meetings, getting into the development of the 2018-2019 schools’ budget, the subject of New York State Aid and the recent proposal from Governor Cuomo will be presented. “Basically New York State has a $4 billion deficit and they directed the little amount of state aid they have increased to low-income school districts. Garden City is not considered a low-income district, so in all likelihood our state aid which is being recalculated by (Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance) Dana DiCapua now may become a $15,000 increase or it could be as little as a $15,000 decrease when See page 46

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CPOA runoff

From page 45 Steven Super lived in New York City for 18 years prior to moving into the village. There he served on and ran co-op and condo board associations. “Since being in Garden City at the Board’s level I have worked on renovating houses and have appeared before ADRB on numerous occasions and I have attended just about every CPOA meeting since becoming a director,” Super said. Of note, he was involved with the controversial application for the historic home at 104 Sixth Street, which was demolished two years ago in order to construct a new home. Super commends Deputy Mayor Trouvé as an excellent volunteer serving on various municipal boards, but he believes stronger leadership is needed: “On the Board we’ll have to get many things done -- the next mayor is coming from the CPOA. What I have seen at Board meetings is, for the most part, people having the right mindset to listen and not shut anybody down, and then let’s plot a course. I hope this continues,” he commented this week. If Super wins on January 30 the CPOA would see changeover of its two village trustees in two consecutive years, as Trustee Louis Minuto took the place of former Deputy Mayor Richard Silver last spring. Super and Minuto share some background as he is a trained architect as well, having completed his B.A, in architecture at NYIT. “There is something inherent about architectural training as it teaches you to look simultaneously at the big picture and details -- you have to go big and small, small and big back and forth and that is how you evaluate problems and do global to small planning. I think Louis has brought that to the board and thought of problems in the village to solve, as well as coming up with options on how to solve them,” Super says. Keys for him are working to invigorate Garden City’s existing architectural history, governing history and the sense of community which Super believes are all integral to maintain. For more information or to provide feedback, Super asks residents to visit his website, stevensuper.com

GCTA Contract

From page 45 we figure that out. We will update the community at our future meetings,” the superintendent said. The school board’s February meetings, with formal budget talks and analysis prepared, are a work session on Tuesday, February 6 and a regular meeting on February 13. Both events are at Garden City High School’s library beginning at 8:15 p.m. For March, the board’s work session on the budget process for 2018-2019 has been moved up by six days, from March 13 to now Wednesday, March 7, also at the high school library. School board trustee William Holub reported that he and Board President Angela Heineman attended the school district Audit Committee’s meeting on January 17 with Assistant Superintendent DiCapua and internal auditors. Their discussion centered on the Risk Assessment Profile of Garden City Schools and this too will be before the school board at an upcoming meeting. Holub said talks to date have attempted to make sure the areas of Risk Assessment for the school district falls within scope and budget. At the meeting on January 23, Assistant Superintendent DiCapua announced that one remaining district referendum project -- the new generator in the Administration Building - is now 80% of the way towards completion. “The generator is in place, the slabs were done. We are waiting on permit certifications for the propane tank and that certification process has gone on quite a bit longer than we thought it would,” she said. DiCapua spoke with the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s office for the permit, and she says the paperwork is imminent. “Once we get the authorization we can drop in the tank and tun the equipment on,” DiCapua explained. At the board’s last meeting of 2017, held December 13 at Hemlock School, the board heard about a timeline for the certificate by year’s end, stated by Gary Gonzalez, senior project manager from the district’s construction management consultants Park East Construction. Six weeks ago, Gonzalez said the delay happened because the county fire marshal’s office was “backlogged.”

Alumni addressed various aspects of campus life with current GCHS juniors at Alum Return Day on January 3rd. “Tests count for much more of your grade than in high school,” . . . “Pay attention to each course’s syllabus; all dates and assignments are there for you,” . . . “Be prepared for not as much individualized attention,” . . . “My biggest class has 400,” . . . “If you’re not sure what classes to sign up for, fulfill your requirements until you are,”. . . “Make good use of your free time on the weekends,” . . . “Stay on top of your work,” . . . “Get to know your professors,” . . . all pearls of wisdom shared by 25 members of the Class of 2017 as they returned to Garden City High School to share their transition-to-college expe-

riences with current seniors and, new this year, juniors on two separate Alum Return Days – January 3rd and January 12th. GCHS’s juniors and seniors listened attentively in their respective sessions, bringing their own special focus: current juniors are actively searching colleges to apply to while seniors are anxiously awaiting receiving their college acceptance letters. The alumni spoke from first-hand knowledge about adjusting to the college environment, including academic concerns such as class schedules, the workload, time management, grading

Garden City High School juniors attended Alum Return Day on January 3rd at which members of the Class of 2017 shared their college experiences.

Many thanks to the Class of 2017 for attending Alum Return Day for current seniors on January 12th.

policies, college class sizes, and advice about getting to know the professors. Socially, they addressed adjusting to roommates, clubs, and taking care of themselves (getting enough sleep, and limiting outside activities, and distractions). Many alumni repeatedly stressed how valuable Garden City High School’s many Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level course opportunities are, stating that the work load they are experiencing now would prepare them well for college assignments. (And with the added benefit of gaining valuable college credit toward graduation).

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Class of 2017 alumni share college experiences with GCHS students

Many thanks to members of the Class of 2017, many who attended on both Alum Return Days, to share their insights with current high school juniors and seniors: Christopher Ciurcina (Hobart & William Smith Colleges); Alyssa DeGruccio (Brown University); Christina DeGruccio (Bucknell University); Gabrielle Frandina (Boston College); Julia Foxen (Washington & Lee University); Claire Gallic (Villanova University); Julia Giacinto (SUNY Binghamton); Daniella Giammona (Quinnipiac University); Matthew Giraldo (Boston College); Timothy Gormley (Bucknell University); Matthew Gregg (Fordham University); Samantha Holub (Marist College); Caroline Kaczynsky (Villanova University); Constantine Kenny (Cornell University); Trevor Marchhart (University of Virginia); Mairead Pfaff (University of Notre Dame); Richard Marooney (Hamilton College); Andrew Nagel (Amherst College); Caralyn Roeper (Lehigh University); James Rosato (Fordham University); Delaney Segrue (University of Delaware); Caroline Smith (University of Southern Carolina); Shannon Sproul (Marist College); Erik Wortman (Gettysburg College); and Marc Ventre (University of South Carolina).

On January 12th, current GCHS seniors listened attentively to what the Class of 2017 had to say about transitioning to college.

Many thanks to the Class of 2017 members who attended Alum Return Day on January 3rd. The alumni are pictured with their guidance counselors (left, left to right) Jim Malone, Tim Casale, and Natasha Khan; Patrick Doyle (far right, back), Jeanne Kennedy (kneeling, far right), and Director of Guidance Gina Christel (far right). Absent: Karen Whiston.

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Holiday Happenings at Garden Manor Nursery School

This holiday season was a busy one at Garden Manor Nursery School. The students enjoyed many fun activities

All smiles

The students are amazed by their visitor

and events - class parties, Christmas carol sing alongs, Pre-K â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polar Express Dayâ&#x20AC;? and a visit from Santa just to name

a few. The students were definitely on the nice list this year because Santa took

time out of his busy schedule to visit them in their classroom. Just days before Christmas, Santa hopped in his

Santa visits the church children at Garden Manor

So happy to see Santa

Garden Manor and celebrate the holiday season with our friends and teachers! Garden Manor Nursery School is currently enrolling students for the 2018-2019 school year. If you would like to learn more about our school please visit our website at wwww.gmns.org.

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sleigh and visited the pre-school and pre-kindergarten classes at GMNS. He read each class “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”, handed out some delicious candy canes and spent time speaking with each child. The students loved their special visit with Santa. We can’t wait to see Santa again next year at

Students work on their holiday projects

The Rev Michael Delaney sings carols with the students

Giving his list to Santa

Students get ready to read “The Polar Express”

Polar Express Day - so happy to be in our PJs

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Varsity & Jr. Varsity Cheerleading finish successful competition season

As a member of the Garden City High School Varsity & JV Cheerleading teams, each student athlete needs to commit to the fall and winter seasons. This includes cheering at football and basketball games as well as Nassau

County Cheerleading competitions. These competitions are complete with choreographed routines, gravity-defying flips, and stunts and other gymnastic-like feats. The competitions are fierce and pressure-packed. The prac-

tice schedules are intense, lasting as long as 2 1⁄2 hours a day. Coaches Meghan Fritz ( Varsity) and Meghan Walsh (Junior Varsity) have done a great job this year preparing their teams for this season’s competitions. In these sessions, each team has 2 1⁄2 minutes to pack in as many high-level stunts and tumbles as possible and the GC teams fared well, with each receiving several 1st and 2nd place finishes. This season also marked the first time GC High School hosted a competition, which occured on December 23rd and turned out to be a huge success for the teams with great support

Varsity cheer pyramid

Varsity Cheer Team with Coach Fritz

JV cheer pyramid

Varsity Cheer Team

by parent volunteers and cheerleading alumni. Congratulations to Garden City Cheerleading Program on a great year! Varsity Cheerleaders: Nicoletta Barton, Constantina Bassias, Jolie Buggy, Allison Colameo, Kaitlin Costello, Lauren DeLuca (Captain), Kaleigh Donovan (Captain), Lauren George, Madison George, Caroline Hegarty, Keelin Hegarty, Chloe Janicke, Michaela Keating, Grace LaRiviere, Allie Larocca, Lisa Murphy, Lauren Nolan, Michelle Parente (Captain), Maggie Riceman, Caroline Rieger, Danielle Sbeglia, Megan Stabile, Christina Trimboli

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The winning team

Volunteers at the 50-50 table

Senior cheer moms

GCHS Latin Club students celebrate Saturnalia

gambling, games and spirited competitions were played. Some of these events On December 15th, Garden City High included javelin throws (pool noodle), School’s Latin Club celebrated its annu- discus throws (plate), chariot racing al Saturnalia Banquet. Saturnalia is a (wheelbarrow), pin-the-knife on the much-anticipated Roman holiday during Caesar, and one of Latin Club’s favorwhich the god of the Italian countryside, ites, Certamen (a Latin quiz competiSaturn, is prayed to in the hopes that tion). The celebration was held in the he will return the sun and help agricul- GCHS Library, where there was plenty ture prosper. From December 17th-23rd, of space for the club’s festivities. The Rome was enveloped in festivals and attendees included the host, Magistra parties that involved eating, merriment, Durkin, members of Latin Club, alumni gift exchanging, and breaking the status of the GCHS Latin program, non-memquo of daily life. For example, often bers who were interested in partakduring the celebration of Saturnalia, ing in a fascinating ancient tradition, the masters allowed their slaves to dine and one cardboard cutout inspired by with them, therefore becoming tempo- the Cambridge Latin Course characrary equals. In the ancient world, gam- ter Grumio (everyone’s favorite coquus bling was illegal, however, an exception [cook])! All in all, GCHS’s Saturnalia was made in the spirit of Saturnalia. was a 1 successful, entertaining event GC-CHERRY 1-4 Page - 01-18-17-17.qxp_Layout 1/18/18 1:31 PM Page 1 While Latin ClubHORIZ didn’t engage in enjoyed by all. IO SATURNALIA!

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Host Magistra Durkin, far right, with members of the Latin Club 2017

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Garden City High School Boys Varsity Basketball improves to 13-0

Andrew DeSantis breaks GC Basketball’s all-time scoring record of 1114 points with his own 1115 points. Head Coach Jim Hegmann is on left, DeSantis and his parents are in the middle, and former record holder James Mastaglio (’94) is on right. Congrats to all of them!

DeSantis breaks all time scoring record

On Thurs Jan 18th, Garden City beat Carey 69-38 and Trojan Andrew DeSantis, the 2nd leading scorer in Nassau County averaging 24.4 points per game, broke James Mastaglio’s (Class of 1994) all time scoring record of 1,114 points. During his GC Hoops career, Andrew also broke the sophomore varsity scoring record with 336 points, the junior scoring record with 491 points and now has 319 points his senior year for a total of 1,146 thru the Jan 20th New Hyde Park game. A short ceremony celebrating the accomplishment was held at halftime of the Carey game (see photos.) In the Carey game, the Trojans used pressure defense, as they have done all year, to jump out to a 20-2 first quarter lead. Leading team scorer Andrew DeSantis and leading team rebounder Matthew Granville controlled the boards with DeSantis recording 6 rebounds and 3 assists to go with his 17 points while Granville pulled down 7 boards. Contributing to the offensive firepower were Tyler Soutar with 10 points on 5 of 9 shoot-

ing, Kevin McNiff with 8 points/4 assists, sophomore Brian Wood with 8 points and Billy Duff with 7 points on 3-3 shooting including an up and under scoop shot. The balance of the scoring was done by James Cashwell (6pts/4 rebounds) Tom Powderly (4 pts/5 rebounds), Chris Jordan (3 pts), Matthew Granville (2 pts), James Basile (2 pts), and Pat Leggett (2 pts.) On Saturday Jan 20th, 4th year varsity coach James Hegmann (52-20/winning PCT 72.22%) prepared the Trojans to play New Hyde Park in their third game of a Tues-Thurs-Sat game schedule. The GC squad responded with 81-66 victory improving their overall record to 13-0 and 8-0 in Conference. In the New Hyde Park contest, Garden City relied on a balanced scoring attack led by Andrew DeSantis (26 pts/8 rebounds/4 assits/5 steals), Kevin McNiff (16 pts, 4 rebounds/3 assists), Tyler Soutar (15 pts, 4 rebounds), instant offense sophomore Brian Wood (10 pts, 2 rebounds, 2 assists), Matthew Granville (8 pts/8 rebounds/6 assists/2 steals) and James Cashwell (6 pts.)

Record breaker Desantis eclipsing the legend James Mastaglio’s mark.

Seniors 2018: McNiff, Connolly, Granville, Leggett, Desantis, Soutar, Powderly, and Jordan

1. Andrew DeSantis- 1,146 points (Class of 2018) 2. James Mastaglio- 1,114 points (Class of 1994) 3. Dan Murphy- 1,031 points (Class of 1991) 4. Joe Leighton- 890 points (Class of 2016) 5. Bob Mahland- 844 points (Class of 1958) 6. Bill Spanos- 842 points (Class of 1980) 7. Pete Basel- 835 points (Class of 1989) 19 Kevin McNiff- 561 points (Class of 2018)

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Garden High School Career Varsity Points Rankings (Thru Jan 20, 2018)

The Trojansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; upcoming games are as follows: Friday, Jan 26th at Garden City vs Southside at 6:30PM (Home Conference Game) Tuesday, Jan 30th at Garden City vs Massapequa (Home Non-Conference Game) Friday, Feb 2nd at Elmont vs Elmont at 4:30PM (Away Conference Game) Wednesday, Feb 7th at Garden City vs Jericho 6:30PM (Home Conference Game) Friday, Feb 9th at Garden City vs Great Neck North 6:30PM (Home Conference Game) Come out and support the Trojan Hoopsters!

GM Pat Reilly recording the record breaking points

Bench captains Leggett and Connolly up to their old bench tricks.

Duff with the up and under

Powderly with the corner three

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Yuletide Ball raises funds for Winthrop Child Life Program

When a child is hospitalized, it is common for both the parents and the child to experience a range of emotions. At NYU Winthrop Hospital, there is a vital program that is dedicated to helping patients and their families understand and cope with the Hospital experience – the Child Life Program. The program, which is supported entirely by philanthropic contributions, is a fundamental component of the superior pediatric care for which NYU Winthrop is known. That is why recently, members of the Garden City community, friends

and supporters of NYU Winthrop came together for a festive evening to raise funds to benefit the program. The 2017 Yuletide Ball, graciously hosted by Michael and Kathryn Rafferty in their beautiful Garden City home, was the most successful Yuletide event to-date, raising more than $312,000 for the Child Life Program at NYU Winthrop. “We were honored to host the Yuletide Ball,” said the Raffertys, who are long-time, ardent supporters of the program. “The Child Life Program and its incredible staff have been so won-

derful, helping so many children and providing a support system for families in difficult times.” Over the years, NYU Winthrop’s Yuletide Ball has raised more than $2.9 million in support of the Child Life Program. Through the program, Certified Child Life Specialists utilize therapeutic play, arts and crafts, entertainment and other diversions to ensure that the hospital experience is as stressfree as possible for children and their families. A vital program across the full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient and

emergency services at NYU Winthrop, Child Life continues to expand to meet the growing needs of patients and their families. “We deeply appreciate the community’s long-time support of our Child Life Program. Through events like these, we can continue to garner the much needed support for such a crucial program at NYU Winthrop,” said Leonard Krilov, MD, Chairman of Pediatrics at NYU Winthrop.

The 2017 Yuletide Ball Committee: Amanda Wood, Nicole Foster, Sandy DeMille, Liz Golden, Mary Beth Tully, Sheila Heslin, Michelle Clark, Katy Cole, Kathryn Rafferty (host & chair), Mary Liz Kade, Suzanne Ferrucci, Tara Schmitt and Paula McGovern.

Garden City residents Michael and Kathryn Rafferty, hosts of NYU Winthrop Hospital’s 2017 Yuletide Ball.

(Left to right) Charles M. Strain, Chairman of the Board of Directors for NYU Winthrop Hospital; Joseph Greco, MD, Chief Medical Officer at NYU Winthrop; James F. McCann, member of NYU Winthrop’s Board of Directors; and John F. Collins, President and CEO of NYU Winthrop Hospital.

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Mountain Top Inn & Resort: The Perfect Vermont 4-Season Romantic (and Family) Retreat BY KAREN RUBIN, DAVE E. LEIBERMAN & LAINI MIRANDA

Mountain Top Inn & Resort, tucked in a Courier & Ives landscape in Chittenden, Vermont, has all the charm, the warmth, the cozy, intimate hospitality of a country inn, and all the luxury, amenities, activities and quality dining of a resort. It is both small and big in the ways you want. It’s the sort of place that you instantly feel at home, exquisitely at peace. You don’t want to leave. Even the memory of having been there, fills you with longing to return. There are subtle things. Little surprises. Like shortly after our arrival at the Mountain Top Inn & Resort, I peek outside to see the horsedrawn sleigh gliding across the field. It is a signature experience at the inn, a class Vermont scene, but when you see it, you are overwhelmed. It’s a place that organically brings people together. The low ceilings, the cozy sitting areas (I estimate probably one for each family grouping can be found), fire places, the fire pit with a supply of s’mores. Even getting there along the narrow winding Vermont country roads to Chittenden, brings you through a classic Currier & Ives landscape. The setting is breathtaking – 350 acres surrounded by open fields, a 740-acre lake and mountains beyond, and the Green Mountain National Forest. Indeed, Mountain Top’s name comes from the fact that at nearly 1,800 ft in altitude, the inn may well be the highest non-alpine resort in Vermont. It is no wonder Mountain Top is so popular for weddings (elopements too!) – it exudes romance (two weddings were scheduled during the holidays). But any gathering where you want to be close and cozy – setting the mood for a proposal perhaps or a multi-generational family gathering - is special here. See page D2

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Continued from page D1 It’s that there is just the right mix of outdoor activity – especially the kind that gets your blood flowing – with the euphoria you feel of being at altitude in fresh air amid amazing scenery – and indoor comfort. I take note of the many, many cozy sitting areas – almost as many as there might have been families staying. The low ceilings and soft lighting, the fire in the fireplace, much more of a living room than a lobby, more of a den than a lounge. We are here at the holidays and the inn has decorated Christmas trees and lights, fires going in the fireplaces; there is hot coffee, tea and hot chocolate set up in the afternoon. Uniquely Decorated Rooms Mountain Top Inn offers 32 rooms in the main lodge (classic, luxury and luxury suite), four king-bedroom cabins and more than 20 guest houses, each individually decorated, affording stunning views of the Vermont countryside. Our Lago Vista Suite is breathtaking – a kind of Colonial Spanish feel with a gasoperated double-sided fireplace separating the sleeping area from a living room area with plush easy chairs, a flat-screen TV, kitchenette. A stunning bathroom done with decorative terra cotta tile. Incredibly warm and cozy like a big blanket enveloping you. And the view! Windows all across the wall out to the open field and the reservoir and mountains beyond. The bedding is so plush, it is a struggle to get out of bed in the morning.

Other suites are notable: The High Meadow Suite, popular as a bridal suite, has 8 windows with views to the lake and mountains, a luxurious bathroom, double-sided fireplace visible from the living room and bedroom, a large kitchenette. Of these, Ike’s View, on the southern corner of the second floor, is particularly noteworthy. Rich in history, it is named for President Dwight Eisenhower who stayed at the inn during a fly fishing expedition in 1955. Ike’s View can be combined with the adjoining suite, Mamie’s Retreat, to create an expansive two-bedroom/two bath wing with living room, kitchenette and fireplace. Presidential, indeed. During the holidays, the guests are provided their own s’mores kit (and each evening, a tray of s’mores fixings are left by the fire pit). The resort also features four newly built luxuriously appointed cabins, which are open-plan, king accommodation living space -inviting and cozy, a perfect mountain retreat for two. Each with its own unique design, and within easy access to all resort amenities. The cabins are located across a quiet country road from the Main Lodge and adjacent Event Barn. Accommodations also include hearty Vermont buffet breakfast – complete with eggs, bacon, sausage, yogurts and cereals, breads and pastries, fresh juices and coffee. The Main Lodge rooms and suites are not pet-friendly, but some of the inn’s luxury cabins and guest houses are (and some of the snowshoeing trails also are pet-friendly).

Dining Inn The inn on this winter day we arrive after a five-hour drive is fairly isolated and we are content to enjoy dinner in its traditional mountain lodge atmosphere. We opt to dine in the nicely appointed Tavern at a table right in front of the fireplace (there is also a dining room, and you can order from either menu). In warmer seasons, you can also dine on the outdoor terrace. In or out, you still have gorgeous views of the mountains, lake and meadow. The menu and preparations are superb – artfully crafted selections featuring locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. The tavern has an extensive selection of locally crafted Vermont brews on tap. (Reservations are recommended, especially during the holidays, 802-483-2311). The inn also can prepare picnic lunches – which would be really a good idea for a day cross-country skiing or snowshoeing or hiking. The Baked Brie, featuring 12 Blythedale Farms Brie in a puff pastry, orange marmalade, blackberry jam, and grilled baguette, was out of this world. The truffle fries, prepared with Parmesan cheese and truffle aioli was superb. The Grilled Caesar was prepared with grilled Romaine hearts, capers, croutons, Parmigiano-Reggiano, roasted garlic and house-made Caesar dressing. The French Onion soup, with Spanish onion, red onion shallots, croutons and baked Swiss cheese, was perfect. We also enjoyed perfectly prepared burger and short ribs. The restaurant did a fantastic job of

accommodating our gluten free requests and promptly provided delicious gluten free rolls for both dinner and breakfast. The restaurant will also accommodate special dietary needs, including vegetarian, with advance notice. The dining room serves breakfast and dinner; a children’s menu is available. During the holidays, there is live music playing. Staying in one of the guest houses? Special arrangements can be made for one of the chefs to prepare a private dinner in the home. (Advance notice required, pricing based on items chosen.) So Much to Do! With 350 private acres perched at the top of a quiet mountain road, a 740 acre lake, miles of trails, expansive meadows, the Green Mountain National Forest and a full host of activities, there is no shortage of things to do right at the resort. Inn guests have access to daily afternoon refreshments in the Main Lodge lobby, use of the hot tub, sauna and fitness room, free WiFi, as well as access to seasonal activities. In winter, these include a access to the inn’s 60 km cross-country ski trail network (rentals, lessons available), snowshoe trails, ice skating rink (a small, cleared area on the meadow that is flooded; skate rentals available, $10). Warm weather activities include heated outdoor pool, tennis court, lake-front beach where there are kayaks, canoes, paddleboards for guests, disc golf. We get to enjoy the hot tub on evening – you can see the stars from the outdoor hot tub. When the mist would dissipate,

it would open up to a view if the sky. It’s a 15-second walk from the hotel Tavern (wear shoes). It takes a minute to adjust to the temperature of the hot tub (very hot! then it’s perfect). You can call ahead and request that they fire up the tub for you. Snowshoeing: Whether you’ve been doing it for years, or this is your first try, snowshoeing (one of the easiest new sports to acquire, you just walk) is a wonderful way to explore the woods and meadows and get that cardio going! The team at the Activities Center will provide a trail map and the inn’s chefs can pack you a lunch. There are petfriendly trails. There are twilight group snowshoeing tours (lamps provided). Horse drawn sleigh rides, the quintessential Vermont thing to do, are offered mid-December through March (weather permitting); reservations are required for the 30-minute tours; private rides and packages are available (maximum 9 adults & children per ride; $40 adult/ $20/child call 802-4836089). A Sleigh Ride & Dinner Package (includes sleigh ride, 3-course dinner for two & taxes , can be scheduled ( $150, gratuity & alcohol not included). Snowmobiling: Hit the VAST trails or tour Mountain Top’s property. You can take a guided 30 minute Snowmobile Tour through the meadows and

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The views from the Main Lodge rooms and suites at the Mountain Top Inn & Resort © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear. com along some of the trails at the Mountain Top Resort, or stop by for a bite to eat (or overnight stay) as you journey along the VAST Trail System –the Inn is located right on the trail ($60 pp as a driver; $15 as passenger for 30 minutes). Spa & Salon: Mountain Top’s spa is located on the ground level of The Mountain Top Barn adjacent to the pool and hot tub. With features such as barn board wall paneling, hammered copper pedicure basins, a spacious cedar sauna, custom soapstone sinks, rich leather and wood furniture and views to the mountains and lake – the spa & salon is a perfect example of ‘rustic luxe’ design in a wholly relaxing space. The Spa offers several signature treatments;

services include a wide variety of massages, scrubs and wraps, facials, manicures, pedicures and professional hair and make-up for wedding parties. The spa & salon operates seasonal hours – please contact us for a current schedule (Available for special events upon request). (For reservations, call 802.483.2311 ext 404 or spa@Mountain Topinn.com). The fitness center is equipped with state-of-the-art treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycles and a cable weight system and take a dip in the hot tub, or relax in our sauna, after your workout. (Guests under 18 yrs must be accompanied by an adult; open 7:30am – 9pm).

Warm weather activities include: Activities available for guests at no charge include tennis (you can borrow a racket; the court is available on firstcome, first-serve basis); Disc Golf on the inn’s newly designed 9-hole disc golf course which takes advantage of the open meadow space, adjacent woods, spectacular views and finishes just a few steps from the Mountain Top Tavern and terrace (discs can be borrowed from the front desk, and discs and greens fees are included in your stay); heated outdoor swimming pool open (weather permitting) from June into September; See page D5

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Black History: Celebrating diversity, talents & strengths BY CLAIRE LYNCH

“One thing is clear to me: we, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves.” - Barbara Jordan, Lawyer, Educator and Politician “The outside world told black kids when I was growing up that we weren’t worth anything. But our parents said it wasn’t so, and our churches and our schoolteachers said it wasn’t so. They believed in us, and we, therefore, believed in ourselves.” - Marian Wright Edelman, Lawyer, Author, Activist “Whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free . . . your true self comes out.” - Tina Turner, Singer and Actress “Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise.” - Maya Angelou, Author “My work ethic came from my parents and my fear of failure. I came from a small, predominantly black school and I didn’t want to let them down.” And: “To me, it was never about what I accom-

plished on the football field. It was about the way I played the game. I played the game with a lot of determination, a lot of poise, a lot of pride and I think what you saw out there ... was an individual who really just loved the game.” - Jerry Rice, Former Football Player

These are some great quotes from five African Americans who made an impact on our lives. Black History Month is celebrated during the month of February in the U.S., Canada, Great Britain and the Netherlands. Having a month to celebrate the contributions of African Americans was the brainchild of Carter G. Woodson who lived from 1875 to 1950. According to thoughtco.com, Woodson, the son of former slaves, was an amazing man in his own right. Since his family was too poor to send him to school as a child, he taught himself the basics of a school education. At age 20, Woodson was finally able to attend high school, which he completed in just two years. Woodson then went on to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Chicago. In 1912, Woodson became only the second African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard University. (W.E.B. Du Bois was the first to receive a doctor-

ate.) Woodson used his education to teach others. He taught both in public schools and at Howard University. Three years after earning his doctorate, Woodson made a trip that would leave a lasting impression. In 1915, he traveled to Chicago to participate in a three-week celebration of the 50th anniversary of the end of slavery. The excitement and enthusiasm generated by the events inspired Woodson to continue the study of AfricanAmerican history year-round. Before leaving Chicago, Woodson and four others created the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) on September 9, 1915. The following year, the ASNLH began publishing the “Journal of Negro History.” Woodson realized that most textbooks at the time ignored the history and achievemnts of African Americans. In addition to the journal, he wanted to find a way to encourage interest and study of black history. In 1926, Woodson promoted the idea of a “Negro History Week” in Washington, D.C., which was to be held during the second week of February. The idea caught on quickly and Negro History Week soon was celebrated in American cities and states. With a high demand for study mate-

rials, the ASNLH began to produce pictures, posters and lesson plans to help teachers bring Negro History Week into schools. In 1937, the ASNLH also began publishing the “Negro History Bulletin” which focused on an annual theme for Negro History Week. In 1976, the 50th anniversary of the beginning of Negro History Week and the bicentennial of the United States’ independence, Black History Week became Black History Month. U.S. President Gerald R. Ford expanded the African-American week into a full month. He said that the country needed to seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of African Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history. Ever since then, Black History Month has been celebrated in February around the country. Since it started in 1926, Negro History Week and Black History Month have been given annual themes. The first annual theme was “The Negro in History.” Recent themes for Black History Month have included “Civil Rights in America” in 2014, “A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture” in 2015, See page D7

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‘Living in Sin’ No Longer Required to Get Social Security BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: My mother told me she remembers a time when women had to “live in sin” (those are her words) to avoid losing Social Security benefits. She couldn’t elaborate, but she thinks some senior women still have to do that today. Do you know what she is talking about? A: Yes, I know exactly what she is talking about. It has to do with the payment of Social Security widow’s benefits. And it makes a good story about how Social Security and politics can make strange bedfellows. I have to start out by explaining the thinking behind widow’s benefits. They, along with other payments available to wives (and to a much lesser extent, husbands) and minor children, fall under the broad category of “auxiliary and survivor benefits.” These are benefits payable to the dependents of someone getting a Social Security retirement or disability check, or to the survivors of a worker who has died. And the concept of “dependency” is a key qualifying factor. In other words, a potential auxiliary or survivor beneficiary must prove that she or he was financially dependent on the primary spouse or parent. In order to keep people from having to present all kinds of personal and financial records as part of the application process, the law provides short cuts to help prove dependency. For example, with only a few exceptions, children are essentially deemed to be dependent on a parent with whom they are living. And in the case of a spouse, the law assumes the person with the lower Social Security benefit was probably financially dependent on the person with the higher Social Security benefit. For example, let’s say Tom is 66 and getting $2,100 per month from Social Security. His 62-year-old wife, Becky, is due $700 in her own monthly retirement benefits. Because Becky has the lower Social Security benefit, she is presumed to be financially dependent on Tom and thus qualifies for spousal benefits on his record. On the other hand, Tom, with the much higher Social Security retirement check, could not be considered financially dependent on Becky. Now some of you might be saying: “What about all those guys who are claiming husband’s benefits on their lower-earning wife’s Social Security account while saving their own retirement benefits until age 70?” That is the much-touted “file and restrict” maximizing strategy. That strategy grew out of a loophole in some Social Security amendments passed in the 1990s. And that loophole made a mockery of that basic Social Security tenet that said a husband or wife must be financially dependent on his or her partner to qualify for spousal benefits. Once officials in

Washington realized this, they closed the loophole. it. Anyone turning 66 after January 2020 can no longer employ that unintended and misguided strategy. OK, having established the ground rule of “dependency” as a qualifying factor for spousal benefits, let’s get to the fun part of this column -- the sinning part! We need to go back about 40 years ago. Millions of women were collecting widow’s benefits on their deceased husband’s Social Security accounts. And some of those women, once a suitable mourning period had elapsed, might eventually start batting their eyes at a handsome bachelor or widower whom they met at the bingo parlor, or senior center, or across the banana stand at their local supermarket. And sometimes sparks would fly, and the sweet, lovely elderly couple would decide to get married. All was happiness and bliss until the woman realized this: If she got married, she would lose the widow’s benefits she was collecting on her first husband’s Social Security record. How could this be? Well, it all has to do with that concept of “dependency” as a qualifying factor for her widow’s benefits. To repeat, she was getting those benefits because she was deemed to be financially dependent on her first husband. But if she married husband No. 2, then the law would consider her to be this new guy’s dependent spouse. That meant she could no longer be deemed dependent on her first husband. Therefore, she would no longer qualify for widow’s benefits on his Social Security record. So how did she get around this law? Well, that’s where the “sinning” came in. If the couple merely lived together, as opposed to legally tying the knot, she could keep collecting her widow’s benefits from her first husband. Eventually, the media picked up on this trend. And they had a field day with it. Headlines in newspapers around the country went like this: “Widow must live in sin to avoid losing Social Security check.” Television news reports featured interviews with women in disguise who reported, “I am ashamed to say I am living in sin to avoid losing my government benefits.” Whatever the report, the phase “living in sin” was always the common thread. It became a national embarrassment that a federal law was requiring these sweet little old grandmas to live outsides the bounds of marriage. Eventually, the pressure just got too much for red-faced members of Congress. They couldn’t act quickly enough to change the law. I don’t remember the exact date, but sometime in the 1970s they changed the law to say that a woman who remarried after age 60 could continue to receive widow’s benefits from her first husband’s Social Security account.

And that law still stands today. But of course today, the whole concept of “living in sin” as a social taboo is almost laughable. For example, just on my own block, there are two older couples who have been living together -- unmarried -- for years. It’s just no big deal. On the other hand, there also are many senior citizen couples who want to make everything legal and get mar-

ried. And if the woman is getting a Social Security widow’s check, she has absolutely no fear of losing those benefits from husband No. 1 if she decides to walk down the aisle with husband No. 2. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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Mountain Top Inn & Resort C ontinued from page D3 the pool-side hot tub is open yearround; 40 miles of hiking trails; sand volleyball. Private Beach: Less than ¾ mile walk down a private lane from the main lodge, Mountain Top’s exclusive beach is situated on a quiet cove within a 740 acre lake. Available spring through late fall, you can enjoy boating, swim or simply relax on lounge chairs. Kayaks,

person for 20 shots with instruction). Golf: Mountain Top Inn & Resort, has several challenging yet fun courses near-by (including Rutland Country Club, Green Mountain National Golf Course, Killington Golf Course and Neshobe Golf Club – all of which are accessible to the public). Destination Weddings, Elopements, Retreats For all the reasons – the setting, ambiance, facilities and activities, it is

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The firepit beckons with s’mores © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com canoes and paddleboards are available (no charge for guests; lifejackets provided). A beach towel is available from the front desk. You can arrange to take a picnic lunch. (Available spring through late fall. Guided hour-long pontoon boat rides touring the entire lake are offered daily (weather permitting, through October; reservations are required). Also available: Equestrian Center: Mountain Top Inn is the only Vermont resort, and one of only a handful of properties in New England, to offer a full equestrian program, accommodating neophytes and experienced riders. The Equestrian Center is open May through October. Children’s Adventure Camp is open July through August 14, for children 6-13 years old; the program is offered 9:30 to 3 pm weekdays (minimum 3 children). (802-483-6089). Fishing: Go fishing for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and Sunfish on the 740 acre lake: you can rent a small fishing boat with electric trolling motor, seating up to four people. Clay Bird Shooting: Lessons are offered daily by our experienced staff from spring through fall (weather permitting). For safety reasons, we have a maximum allotment of six people per time slot. The minimum age to participate is 15 years old and reservations are required. ($40 per

easy to see why Mountain Top is a favorite wedding destination. Mountain Top Inn can accommodate up to 250 guests in the events Barn and the majority do tend to stay on property –it makes for less travel for guests and everything being pretty much within walking distance and gives family and friends that much more opportunity to be together and share experiences. The inn also has more intimate spaces on property such as the beach pavilion for rehearsal dinners and events of fewer than 100 guests (where the barn can feel a bit large) and for even See page D6

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more intimate events (an elopement, or corporate dinner) the larger guest houses are ideal. The houses make for a great option for the weddings because family groups can stay together in one house and have common living space to share amongst themselves. As well as bridal parties or just groups of friends who want to stay together and not have to head back to separate accommodations at night. They can hang out in their pj’s! (With the spa, the inn is also ideal for bachelorette getaways.) The popular wedding ceremony site

in the spring, summer, fall is the knoll up above the lodge (an amazing view). And in winter it’s the terrace outside the tavern (with a similar, but not as high altitude) view. For both, the ‘weather’ ceremony location is the loft in the barn which has lovely floor to ceiling windows that still provide that view. In the warmer months, weddings are also held at the houses and on the beach. Elopements! Overcome with the romantic ambiance and want to elope? The Mountain Top Inn & Resort is the ideal setting for an elopement or intimate wedding. The inn has a dedicated staff of wedding coordinators. And because some elopements are planned with

limited lead-time, or are truly a surprise, the inn has a special package which includes many of the elements the couple will need, or can be customized. The Mountain Top Elopement Package includes two nights lodging; three course candlelit dinner for two; full breakfast each morning; scenic pontoon boat ride (summer) or horsedrawn sleigh ride (winter); one hour massage for both; Champagne and Truffles; bouquet and boutonniere; petite wedding cake ($1550 in classic lodge room; $1775 in luxury lodge room; $1975 for a suite; $200 more for peak dates and holidays). The Inn is also ideal for corporate

retreats, functions and events – having a place that brings people together in a close setting, plus has many activities to engage, dining and meeting venues. Mid-week November through April is when availability is the best. Various venues are used for meeting space including the yoga studio, the barn loft, the beach pavilion (in summer), living areas in larger guest houses for smaller meetings. The barn can seat upwards of 250 for larger conferences and functions. A Distinguished History with a Hometown Connection The Mountain Top Inn has a marvelous history, and as it turns out, a connection to our Long Island home town.

Experience the Difference:

Catholic High Schools of Long Island

More than 11,000 young people discover learning and faith in the 10 Catholic high schools of Long Island. From southwestern Nassau County to the East End, these high schools reflect the tradition, commitment, and family spirit of their communities. Three are owned and operated by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, two grew from local parishes, and five are the apostolates of religious orders. Each has its own identity – all are defined by academic excellence on a foundation rooted in faith. Dedication to success in the classroom, however, is the hallmark that sets Catholic schools apart. 99% of graduates from our schools continue their education at college, and last year, they earned more than $355 million in college scholarships and grants. The religious and lay faculties of Long Island’s Catholic high schools build upon history and tradition to deliver a contemporary education to their students. At St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, for instance, students learn on iPads for a dynamic, interactive program of studies. Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, an all-girls school of the Sisters of St. Joseph, science education is complemented by participation in local and national science fairs, and partnerships with Hofstra University’s Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science and National Grid. In Riverhead, Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School students learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through handson work in the school’s Apple computer lab. Kellenberg Memorial High School’s Robotics Club brings those disciplines together from design to creation in a collaborative setting. Alumni of Catholic high schools re-

main close to the mission of their almae matres. Years after graduating, you’ll see alumni return regularly to catch a Cougars football game at St. John the Baptist in West Islip. Oyster Bay’s St. Dominic High School welcomes college-age alumni back every winter for a convivial luncheon. At St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington, students realize that they are “classmates for four years, and Friars forever.” What keeps so many graduates connected to their Catholic high schools is the well-rounded, values-centered envi-

ronment to form the complete person. It’s reinforced by daily Mass and food drives at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School in Hicksville. Young men of Chaminade High School in Mineola regularly perform service projects in the community. Young women are empowered by mission trips and a nurturing yet challenging program at Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset. A host of extracurricular activities and interscholastic sports at each school further develop friendship, faith, and understanding. The goal of each Catholic high school is

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as sacred as it is simple – to provide young people with an education that challenges, inspires, and prepares students to lead successful lives at work, at home, and in the community. The Catholic High Schools Entrance Exam is used for admission to these ten schools in the 9th grade. More information about it and the Catholic High Schools of Long Island may be found at www.CHSEE.org. Open Houses will also be scheduled for prospective candidates and their families in the fall.

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Catholic Schools Week January 28th – February 3rd, 2018 What is Catholic Schools Week?

Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January, which in 2018 is January 28th, and runs through February 3th. The theme for the Catholic Schools Week 2018 is “Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community mem-

bers.Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. For more information, Calendars of Events and links to the schools, visit LICatholicElementarySchools.org.

Catholic Schools Week Open House Information

All Saints Regional Catholic School - Glen Cove 12 Pearsall Ave , Glen Cove , NY 11542 • (516) 676-0762

Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Holy Family School Hicksville 25 Fordham Ave , Hicksville , NY 11801 • (516) 938-3846 Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, January 29th through February 1st from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.

Holy Name of Mary School Valley Stream 90 South Grove St , Valley Stream , NY 11580 • (516) 825-4009

Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and again on Wednesday, January 31st from 9:30 am 11:00 am

Long Beach Catholic Regional School - Long Beach 735 W. Broadway , Long Beach , NY 11561 • (516) 432-8900 Open House: Sunday, January 28th - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm following the 10:00 am Liturgy (St. Ignatius Parish); and Monday January 29th from 9:30 am - 11:00 am.

Maria Regina School Seaford 4045 Jerusalem Ave , Seaford , NY 11783 • (516) 541-1229 Open House for Early Childhood Center: Thursday, January 25th from 6:00 pm - 8:00

Discover the Joy of Learning

Holy Child Academy

An Extraordinary Whole Child Approach to Mind, Body & Spirit

pm. Grades Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten - Ages 3, 4 and 5. Open House for all grades Nursery through Grade 8 on Sunday, January 28th from 12 noon - 2:00 pm

Notre Dame School - New Hyde Park 25 Mayfair Rd , New Hyde Park , NY 11040 • (516) 354-5618 Open House on Sunday, January 28th from 10:00 am -1:00 pm, Monday, January 29th from 9:30 am - 10:30 am and 1:00 pm 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 30th from 9:30 am - 10:30 am. All are welcome to visit all classes from Nursery - Grade 8

Our Lady of Lourdes School Malverne 76 Park Blvd , Malverne , NY 11565 • (516) 599-7328 Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon. We offer Nursery through 8th grade. After care is available.

Our Lady of Mercy School Hicksville 520 S Oyster Bay Rd , Hicksville , NY 11801 • (516) 433-7040 Open House: January 10th Welcome Wednesday Tour 9:30 am - 11:00 am, Sunday, January 28th 11:45 am - 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 30th 9:30 am - 11:00 am and Wednesday, January 31st from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

Admissions Open House

Sunday, January 28th at 11:30am — 2pm • A premier, independent Catholic School, for children of all faiths — toddler through 8th grade • Challenging and creative program of study that results in outstanding high school acceptance rates • Joyful, inspired students from many backgrounds and religions • Financial Aid and Scholarship Program open to all 25 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 516-626-9300 | www. HolyChildAcademy.org

and continuing throughout the month of February and March

St. Anne’s School - Garden City 25 Dartmouth St , Garden City , NY 11530 • (516) 352-1205 Open House: Sunday, January 28th 12:30 -pm - 2:30 pm following the Family Mass at 11:45 am.

St. Christopher School Baldwin 15 Pershing Blvd , Baldwin , NY 11510 • (516) 223-4404 Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm and Tuesday January 30th from 9:00 am -11:30 am

St. Dominic Elementary School - Oyster Bay 35 School St. , Oyster Bay , NY 11771 • (516) 922-4233 Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and Monday, January 29th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

St. Edward The Confessor School - Syosset 2 Teibrook Ave , Syosset , NY 11791 • (516) 921-7767 Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm and every Tuesday between 10:00 am and 12 noon.

Our Lady of Victory School Floral Park

St. Joseph School - Garden City

2 Bellmore St , Floral Park , NY 11001 • (516) 352-4466

450 Franklin Ave , Garden City , NY 11530 • (516) 747-2730

Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 30 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Tours: Monday afternoons by appointment.

Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm following the 9:00 am Catholic Schools Week Opening Mass.

St. Agnes Cathedral School Rockville Centre 70 Clinton Ave , Rockville Centre , NY 11570 • (516) 678-5550 Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (following the 9:30 am Mass and 10:30 am Hospitality in the Parish Center). Registration is on Tuesday, Jan. 30th from 8:30-10:30 am and Tuesday evening: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Registration also on Wednesday, Jan. 31st 8:30 am to 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Elementary School - Manhasset 1340 Northern Blvd , Manhasset , NY 11030 • (516) 627-0184 Open House: Sunday, January 28th at 11:30 AM following the 10:30 AM Mass in the Church of Saint Mary. The event will begin with a presentation in the Church of Saint Mary followed by tours with students, faculty, and parents in the Elementary School. Continued on page 7B

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Teaching minds. Guiding hearts. ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL • VISIT OUR OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 28, 2018 OPENING MASS 9 AM • OPEN HOUSE 10 AM-1 PM Join us with the whole family for an opportunity to speak with students, faculty, and administration. Learn about our:

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Academic excellence High school preparation Updated facilities

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Broad range of activities and sports Traditions and social events Unique and caring community

“Preparing the whole person for the rigor of Catholic education and the challenges of life.”

EARLY EDUCATION • ELEMENTARY • MIDDLE SCHOOL

450 Franklin Avenue, Garden City • 516.747.2730 • www.st-josephschool.com

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Our Lady of Mercy Academy offers young women an exemplary college preparatory education rooted in Christian values. Discover the possibilities: • Single-gender education creates a culture of academic achievement • Small class sizes allow for a personalized learning experience • Honors, Advanced Placement, and college course offerings To learn more or to schedule a personal tour, contact Katherine Hackett ‘07, Director of Admissions & Recruitment at khackett@olma.org or 516-921-1047 ext. 138.

• 91 graduates of the class of 2017 earned $21 million dollars in scholarships • All faiths welcome

Educating young women with Faith, Compassion and Promise

Our Lady of Mercy Academy

Our Lady of Mercy Academy Congratulates the Incoming

Class of 2022 Welcome to the Circle of Mercy Family!

Celebrating years

1928-2018

Our Lady of Mercy Academy

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Syosset, NY 11791 www.olma.org

815 Convent Road Syosset, NY 11791 www.olma.org 516.921.1047 x138

CELEBRATING OVER 65 YEARS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION

academic opportunities by our caring and motivated teachers and staff. In addition to the core curriculum, there are opportunities to participate in Spanish, Accelerated Math, Music, Technology and Art classes. The school has interactive whiteboards in all classes, a science lab, a technology room and a music center.

St. Anne’s School, located in Garden City, New York, offers a Family Oriented Catholic Education to all of its students. St. Anne’s is committed to preparing our children for high school, college and career readiness by working in partnership with our students and their families while teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ through word and deed.

Offering an excellent academic program, St. Anne’s follows the New York State Standards. In all curriculum areas, students are encouraged to think critically, independently and honestly. They are given the opportunity to make choices and assume responsibility within a loving, disciplined, well maintained and safe environment. As a Catholic Faith Community, St. Anne’s is dedicated to helping each child feel God’s presence and love. Children are encouraged

to demonstrate Catholic Virtues through the celebration of Mass, Sacrament Preparation, and service to those in need. These tenets are essential to our children’s academic, spiritual and moral growth. Students at St. Anne’s are also offered unique

St. Anne’s School is proud that 100% of our students are accepted to Catholic High Schools. The school is a strong part of the St. Anne’s Parish Family where the children benefit from the partnership of faculty, staff, parents, students and the entire Parish Community working together to educate our children in an educational atmosphere of mutual respect for all and an understanding that Jesus Christ is the reason for this school.

25 Dartmouth Street, Garden City, NY 11530 For more information call 352-1205 or visit the school website at stannesgcschool.org

Saint Anne’s School

25 Dartmouth St. Garden City, NY 11530

Catholic Schools Week Celebration 2018

Sacraments • Service • Saints • Spirit • Scholarship

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 28 • 1-3pm Please Join the St. Anne’s Parish Family Celebration Mass 11:45am stannesgcschool.org

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Little Sprouts Preschool has been serving the local community for nearly two decades. Our NYS-certified teachers present to your child an age-appropriate readiness curriculum, in small classes designed to offer plenty of individual attention. We have morning and afternoon programs available for toddlers, nursery school and pre-kindergarten students in a safe, nurturing atmosphere. We offer 2, 3 and 5-day sessions to fit your schedule. Our entire staff is CPR and first-aid certified and we serve peanut-free snacks. Come visit us and see our bright, spacious classrooms, fenced outdoor playground,

child-sized bathroom, air conditioned gym, full kitchen and chapel. Meet our teachers, talk to other parents and discover why our school is one of the finest around for your child's early childhood education. For more information or to schedule a tour of our facility, please call us at 516-746-4889. Or visit our website at www.christchurchnhp.org

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St. Peter of Alcantara School - Port Washington 1321 Port Washington Blvd. , Port Washington , NY 11050 • (516) 944-3772 Open House: Sunday, January 28th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm following the Catholic Schools Week Opening Liturgy at 9:30 am. Tours on request all week.

St. Raymond’s School - East Rockaway 263 Atlantic Ave , East Rockaway , NY 11518 • (516) 593-9010 Open House and pancake breakfast: Sunday, January 28: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm following the 9:00 am Catholic Schools Week Opening Mass.

St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa 4704 Merrick Rd , Massapequa , NY 11758 • (516) 541-1546 Open House: Tuesday, January 30th from 9:30 am - 10:45 am where you can observe classes in session and from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm when you can talk with the teachers and meet other school parents. Call (516) 541-1546 to schedule a tour for either session.

St. Thomas the Apostle West Hempstead 12 Westminster Rd , West Hempstead , NY 11552 • (516) 481-9310 Open House: Sunday, January 28 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm and Monday, January 29 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am

ST. FRANCIS PREPARATORY SENIOR EMILY ENGSTLER SELECTED FOR THE 2018 McDONALD’S ALL AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM

Emily Engstler is currently a senior at St. Francis Prep and a member of our school’s basketball program. In October, Emily announced her commitment to Syracuse University. Emily is ranked as the 11th player overall in her class, the 2nd best player at her position and the top player in New York. She picked the Orange over Rutgers, Ohio State, Miami and Purdue. We are proud to announce Emily Engstler has been nominated and selected for the 2018 McDonald’s All American School Basketball Team. She is one of 24 women who have been choosen for the national 2018 McDonald’s All American School Basketball Team. We invite you Friday, January 26th at 3PM to the St. Francis Preparatory Gymnasium. The McDonald’s coorporation will be there to announce Emily’s invitation to this prestigious team.

TOMORROW’S HOPE FOUNDATION Providing needs-based tuition assistance

The mission of the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is to provide tuition assistance for families who want their children to attend a Catholic elementary school, but need

financial help to make it possible. The Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation solicits donations from individuals and corporations, and allocates that money to families based on financial need. A Tomorrow’s Hope grant is awarded anonymously to the family to offset the tuition cost based on family income and expenses. Alternately, through the Tomorrow’s Hope STAR Program, specific individual students are paired off with a STAR donor on a direct one-to-one basis. STAR program donors agree to contribute $2,500 a year in a donor/student relationship that often lasts for the duration of the child’s elementary school journey. STAR donors and ‘their students’ have an ongoing dialogue and the donor gets to hear about, and participate in the academic career of a student. Since its inception in 2005, the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation has distributed more than 20 million dollars in aid to over 17,000 qualifying students. Today, the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation provides almost 2 million dollars annually that subsidizes tuitions. In some cases, schools and parishes also have scholarship funds available. Families are encouraged to speak with the Principal at the school of their choice about the options available. You’ll also find a Frequently Asked Questions sheet in the Financial Aid section of the LICatholicElementarySchools.org web site. (About Us>Financial Aid) or by visiting the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation web site at: www.TomorrowsHopeFoundation.org.

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Holy Cross High School Holy Cross High School is a Catholic college preparatory school in Queens, that educates the hearts and minds of young people following the educational and spiritual vision of Blessed father Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. In the spring of 2017, Holy Cross High School enhanced its mission by announcing the decision to move to co-education. This fall, young women entering freshman year in September 2018 can apply to join Holy Cross. The mission to educate young people in the Holy Cross traditions of the Catholic faith and to prepare them for future life situations, remains as important today as it did when our school first opened in 1955. Holy Cross High School is dedicated to providing a challenging college preparatory education aligned with state and national criteria through various academic programs. Recently, Holy Cross received a gift of $1,000.000 from an alumnus for enhancements

to our STREAM (Science, Theology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum, which ensures we remain on the forefront of education. The Professional faculty and

staff at Holy Cross are well experienced and adept at implementing educational practices and techniques designed to meet each student individual learning style. With over 50 electives and

25 advanced placement and honors courses, Holy Cross offers an inspiring selection of classes to spark new interests and allow students to carve a personalized career path from pre-med, computer science and engineering. Our International travel is an exceptional way for students to apply the concepts they discuss on campus to their realworld experiences. A great number of Holy Cross students compete in interscholastic sports. As an integral part of the total education process, our athletic program is significant to the personal growth and development of our students. Our athletes learn about health and wellness, sportsmanship, teamwork and perseverance as they strive for victory. Holy Cross has a strong alumni network offering invaluable guidance to students as they explore their college choices.

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As we were driving up the country lanes that lead to the Mountain Top Inn, I spotted a library named for Frederic Duclos Barstow, and recognized the name from our Great Neck, Long Island community: he was the son of William S. Barstow (1866-1942) and Frangoise Duclos Barslow (1876-1958) – he was the first mayor of Kings Point and his mansion is now the Merchant Marine Museum on the grounds of the US Merchant Marine Academy. Barstow, who was an important electrical engineer and a partner of Thomas Edison, made a fortune establishing utility companies (including the one in Chittenden) and even electrifying the Brooklyn Bridge. Their only child, Frederic Duclos Barstow, born in 1895, was exposed to poison gas during War War I, and suffered lung damage and from shell shock. He moved to Chittenden, Vermont, believing the clean air would be more healthful to him, but died in 1931, at the age of 35. The Barstows built the Barstow Memorial School in his memory. William Barstow purchased a farmhouse in Chittenden on his son’s property to serve as a hunting camp (what is now Fox Creek Inn on Dam Road). Here he entertained such notable figures as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. In 1939, Francoise Barstow bought the Henry Long Turnip farm, dating

from the 1870s, which overlooked the Chittenden Reservoir, renovating the barn as an additional place to entertain her many friends – this is the property that became Mountain Top Inn. Throughout the ensuing years, improvements and additions to the original barn building were made to accommodate the growing number of visiting friends and family – eventually evolving into a full service Inn & Tavern. While Barstow, an associate of Thomas Edison, was a forward thinker, the couple maintained the integrity of property’s Yankee origins and protected the beauty and ecology of its natural surroundings. Barstow died in 1942. In 1945, William and Margery Wolfe purchased the Mountain Top Inn. They continued improvements to the property and in 1955 put the Inn on the map when they hosted President Eisenhower and his entourage during a fishing expedition. Photos of the expedition are still displayed in the Main Lodge Lobby. Ike’s View, a luxury room in the Main Lodge in which the President stayed, is named for him and the adjoining room is named for his wife, Mamie’s Retreat. In 1964, realizing the natural terrain was ideal for winter sports, the Wolfes began to develop a cross country ski center and trail system. Today, one of the oldest in the country, the resort boasts 60 kilometers of trails.

A fire in 1977 destroyed most of the original Inn’s structure. Undeterred, the Wolfes rebuilt the Inn using traditional post and beam construction. Large Douglas fir beams span the lobby and lend warmth and charm to the Main Lodge. Rows of windows and a signature glass “silo” staircase offers the perfect vantage point for stunning views. This is what accounts for the feeling you get of the Mountain Top Inn, that is both old and new – it is the faithful preservation of the traditional inn, with the modern amenities and materials. With an appreciation and love for the property and its history, in the early 2000s a small group of investors purchased the Mountain Top Inn & Resort and have carefully nurtured its evolution from small country inn to a premier Mountain Lodge and destination resort. Winter Family Wonderland package is available for non-holiday periods, and includes three nights accommodation; Vermont country breakfast each morning; horse-drawn sleigh ride for your group; one hour “family” cross country ski lesson with rentals (must be 6 years of age or older to take this lesson; one parent must participate); trail passes; use of resort facilities; tax and resort charge ($1260 for quad occupancy in classic lodge room, $1620 for luxury room; two-

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bedroom guest houses also available at $1670). The website is really complete and easy to use to get information, but you need to call 802-483-2311 to book the packages (https://MountainTopInn. com/specials-packages/winter-springpackages/) Mountain Top Inn & Resort is also located a short distance (about 20-30 minutes drive) to Killington Mountain for downhill skiing; the inn provides shuttle transportation (8:30 am, returning 4:30 pm; reserve in advance). Mountain Top Inn & Resort, 195 Mountain Top Road, Chittenden, Vermont 05737, 802-483-2311, www. MountainTopInn.com. _______________________

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Black History: Celebrating diversity, talents & strengths C ontinued from page D5 “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memory” in 2016 and “The Crisis in Black Education” in 2017. This year’s theme is “African Americans in Times of War.” It commemorates the centennial of the end of the First World War in 1918, and explores the complex meanings and implications of this international struggle and the decades that followed. The First World War was initially termed by many as “The Great War,” “The War to End All Wars” and the war “to make the world safe for democracy.” Those very concepts provide a broad, useful framework for focusing on the roles of African Americans in every American war, from the Revolutionary War Era to that of the present “War against Terrorism.” Times of War inevitably provide the framework for many stories related to African American soldiers and sailors, veterans and civilians. (asalh.org) Jemar Tisby of Mississippi has said in a blog that there are five good reasons to celebrate Black History Month. As he explained, #1 is because

Celebrating Black History Month Honors the Historic Leaders of the Black Community. Heroes from the black community deserve to be honored for the sacrifice and suffering they endured for the sake of racial equality. Celebrating Black History Month allows us to pause and remember their stories so that we can commemorate their achievements. #2. Celebrating Black History Month Helps Us to Be Better Stewards of the Privileges That Many African Americans Have Gained. Explaining the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen and others throughout history, and passing this knowledge down to the next generation, helps keep their sacrifices alive. We must learn from the past in order to appreciate the present. #3. Celebrating Black History Month Provides an Opportunity to Highlight the Best of Black History & Culture. We can applaud Madam C.J. Walker as the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S. We can read the verses of poetry Phyllis Wheatley, the first African-American poet and first

African-American woman to publish a book. Musicians Miles Davis and Robert Johnson have contributed much for our enjoyment. Black History Month implores us to seek out and lift up the best in African-American accomplishments. #4. Celebrating Black History Month Creates Awareness for All People. Years ago not many pages in history textbooks were devoted to the Civil Rights Movement. Black history was often overlooked. When we observe Black History Month we give citizens of all races the opportunity to learn about a past and a people of which they may have little awareness. #5. Celebrating Black History Month Reminds Us All that Black History Is Our History. Black history - just like Hispanic, Asian, European and Native-American history - belongs to all of us. Black and white, men and women, young and old. The impact African Americans have made on this country is part of our collective consciousness. Back when I was in college in 1976 one of my writing professors gave a

specific assignment to each one of us in the class. She said, “Write about what Black History Month means to you.” I remember having to sit back and think for a few minutes before picking up my pen and putting it to paper. I had seen President Gerald Ford’s proclamation of Black History Month in February of the same year, seen clips on TV about various Black History Month celebrations in different cities and different states from the east coast to the west coast, from the north to the south. I thought of the accomplishments of women like Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, of Marian Anderson and Gwendolyn Brooks, of Hattie McDaniel and Leontyne Price. I thought about the contributions to society of black men like George Washington Carver and Arthur Ashe, of Reggie Jackson and Jackie Robinson, of Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. And there were so many other men and women who have made an impact on our country, on society. Reading about their various accomplishments – in all sorts of fields – inspired me to read even more. I got lost See page D12

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LION WANTED! Are you a fierce competitor? Resourceful? Aggressive? Do you command respect? Instill client confidence? Blank Slate Media is looking for a hungry lion to fill a unique and rewarding Advertising Sales position. You will represent a successful and fast-growing chain of 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website, in addition to five other publications and website owned by our partner, Litmor Publications. Minimum 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience will be a plus. Must have own car. Up to $60,000 first year. Salary + commission. Health Insurance & Holidays. Email resume and cover letter: sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve at: 516307-1045 ext 201. All inquiries are in strict confidence. Blank Slate Media, 105 Hillside Ave, Suite 1, Williston Park, ny 11596. Fax: 516-307-1046

MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PART TIME needed for local Ophthalmology Office. Fast paced medical practice. On the job training provided. Word and Excel would be helpful. Please email your resume and cover letter to: Operations_mgr@drjindra.com

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TEMP LABORERS, DOVER, PA HF, LLC needs 15 temp laborers Dover, PA 2/24/18-12/22/18. $12.19 / hr. 3 months experience required. Take inventory, grade plants, prepare trees and shrubs for digging by tying or wrapping; dig; wrap burlap or other covering around root balls and secure with twine and /or staples; crimp wire baskets; lift, carry and load / unload nursery stock; move or load supplies. Harvest Christmas trees, apply coded tag to tree limbs, use chain saw to make level cut for grad of tree; function as part of string baler team; load trees on dump truck; stack trees on truck or semi-trailer and any other manual tasks involved in the production or harvesting of nursery stock and the maintenance of field and other production areas. Guaranteed offer of employ for min. of 3/4 workdays of total work contract period. Employer will: provide necessary tools, supplies & equip at no cost & housing for workers who cannot return to perm residence at end of work day & reimburse worker for transport costs & subsistence to work site when completed 50% of work period. Send resume to: New York State Dept of Labor, JOB11629537

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

SITUATION WANTED COMPANION FOR THE ELDERLY Available ft/pt. Experienced. PCA licensed. Valid and clean driver’s license. Call 347-861-2210 EXPERIENCED NANNY / HOUSEKEEPER and care giver to elderly available FT, overnight. Mother of three. 21 years experience including families from Garden City & Rockville Centre. Call for more information. Selena 347-624-9453

Glass always HALF FULL! Companion/Caregiver. 718-9864215 JGSENSUAL@AOL.COM HOME HEALTH AIDE / ELDER CARE Home health aide with over 15 years experience !! Excellent references. Cooking, cleaning, showers, all aspects of daily care. Live in. Available Immediately !! Call Sharon 347-739-7717

HOMECARE ATTENDANT European lady, experienced, looking for part time job. 4-5 hours / day (morning) or full time live in. Excellent references. Own transportation. Call Jeanette (516)741-6347 HOUSE/OFFICE CLEANING I clean houses and offices. I have affordable rates and great references. I do it all—move ins and move outs, all rooms and facets of home and office cleaning. No job too big or small. Contact Milagros 516-450-6452

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 ADDICTION Do you or a loved one have an addiction? Very private and confidential inpatient care. Call NOW for immediate help! 1-800214-6871 ATTENTION VIAGRA USERS: Generic 100mg blue pills or Generic 20mg yellow pills. Get 45 plus 5 free $99 + s/h. Guaranteed, no prescription necessary. Call 877-635-6052 DO YOU HAVE CHRONIC KNEE OR BACK PAIN? If you have insurance, you may qualify for the perfect brace at little to no cost. Get yours today! 1-800-510-3338 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 LUNG CANCER? And Age 60+? You and your family may be entitled to significant cash award. Call 866-951-9073 for information. No risk. No money out of pocket.

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MARKETPLACE INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com

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BOOKS BOUGHT Old, Used & Rare Top $$$ Paid For Your Books 516-345-8983 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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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Tuesday, January 30 9:30 a.m. 107-29 113th Street South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 Fabrics, crafts, many vintage items, furs, furniture, wicker, tools, collectibles, clothing, records, books, costume jewelry.....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

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

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, January 31 9:30 a.m. 23 Radstock Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 Tons of vintage and collectible items, vintage clothing and hats, records and books, victorian pieces, mid century pieces, bedroom, dining room and living room furniture and even garage items too!.....Visit www. invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

PETS PET SERVICES

K9 Monk, LLC Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Boarding, Training, Healing Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Meridian Tapping Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Angelic Healing Acutonics Tuning Forks Sound Therapy Aromatherapy GC Resident 516-382-5553 thek9monk@gmail.com www.k9monk.com

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TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

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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 516-971-3242

BIG DOGS, SMALL DOGS, YOUNG DOGS, OLD DOGS, I walk them all! No pack-walks here, your dog will get the benefit of one-on-one attention. I specialize in high-energy dogs and guarantee to bring you back a tired dog! Please visit: www.walksforlife.com OR contact Eddie, a Garden City resident at 347-248-1445. Walks For Life Pet Services, LLC.

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2016 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan Mineral Metallic Grey. 15,000 miles in excellent condition. I have car fax and all service reports. Live locally and happy to have car brought to any mechanic for inspection. Asking $45,500. Please contact: 516-906-0143 if interestd. Thanks!

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OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

ROSLYN-GREENVALE: 1 bedroom apartment, living room, new EIK, high ceiling, near Wheatley Plaza shops, LIRR, asking $1,775 includes heat, hot water. Contact owner 516-285-2100

ROOM FOR RENT MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C. No pets /smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048 GREAT NECK OFFICE SPACE Cuttermil Road, 2 blocks to LIRR, large windowed office in attorneys suite. Includes parking, conference room, file space, utilities, copy/fax. 516466-2750 x300

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GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 875 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner—no broker. $579,000 Call: 646-499-1684 For additional info visit: HYPERLINK “https://newyork.craigslist.org / l gi / r eo / d / one-bedroom-condo-by-owner/6429439243.html” https:// newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/reo/ d/one-bedroom-condo-by-owner /6429439243.html

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE AQUEBOGUE PRIVATE 8 ACRE ESTATE Custom Large Farmhouse. 5 BRs, 4 Baths, LR, DR & Custom Kitchen. Master Ensuite on 1st Floor. Beautifully finished Basement with outside entrance. Riding Ring, Paddocks and Barn with Electric & Water. Wood Stove, HW Floors. Amazing Quiet Country Setting. $1,350,000 Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572 BAITING HOLLOW SOUNDFRONT CONDO With Panoramic Views. Amazing Sunsets. Fully Furnished. 2016 Total Renovation Heat, New Windows, Granite Kitchen, Insulation, CAC, Baths & Hardwood Floors. 2 BRs, 2 Baths. Amenities Pool, Tennis & Beach. $539,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

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COOPERSTOWN LAKES REGION 28 acres $46,900! Hardwoods, apple trees, trails, loaded with wildlife! Gorgeous setting! Guaranteed buildable! 60% under market for quick sale! Terms 888-905-8847 newyorklandandlakes.com

JAMESPORT: STUNNING 3500 sf VICTORIAN Private landscaped setting on 1 acre. 4 BRs & 3.5 Baths. 2 Master Bedroom Suites. Large EIK, Formal LR, Formal DR, Family Room/fireplace. Geothermal Heat, Central Air and Solar panels. Finished Basement. 3 Car Garage. Must See! Just Listed! $949,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 LAUREL 2 STORY W/ BAY VIEWS 200’ to Deeded Sandy Bay Beach. 4 BRs, 3.5 Baths. LR / Fireplace, Family Room/Fireplace, FDR & Kitchen. Full Basement, 2 Car Garage, HW Floors & CAC. New Roof, Heat, Hot Water Heater & Newly Painted Exterior. $910,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 LAUREL Custom 3000 sf Brick Ranch with Deeded Beach Rights! This home features LR, FDR, Family Room, EIK, MBR w/ Bath and additional 3 BRs and Bath. Large Laundry Room. Walk up Attic. $799,000 . Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

SERVICES CALL EMPIRE TODAY to schedule a FREE in home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-800-496-3180 DISH NETWORK Satellite Television Services. Now over 190 channels for ONLY $49.99/ mo! 2yr price guarantee. FREE installation. FREE streaming. More reliable than cable. Add internet for $14.95/month. 1-800943-0838

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SERVICES TAX & ACCOUNTING: Winnie Malone, CPA, MBA. Smart Allied Accounting & Tax Services. Individual & Business Taxes, Tax Problems Resolved, Financial Statements, YearRound Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll. 516-626-0711 www.smartallied.com, winnie@ smartallied.com TAX PREPARATION Income tax preparation service located opposite Roosevelt Field Mall. Qualified Public Accountants. Highly experienced staff. Same day service. Open 7 days a week. Call for an appointment: 516-747-8939 WATER DAMAGE Dealing with water damage requires immediate action. Local professionals that respond immediately. Nationwide and 24/7. No Mold calls 1-800-760-1845

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING 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)

SERVICES PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

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

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

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HOUSE CLEANER Excellent service with great references. Own transportation. Please call Mirian at 516-6426624 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

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A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

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

APPLIANCE REPAIR Insinkerator Garbage Disposals, Instant Hot Water Dispensers & Filtration Systems only. Marty’s Appliance Repair Call 516-532-0385

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• Daytime, full-time Locate Technician positions available • 100% PAID TRAINING • Company vehicle & equipment provided • Starting pay $15/hr • PLUS medical, dental, vision, & life insurance REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to work outdoors • HS Diploma or GED • Ability to work OT & weekends • Must have valid driver’s license with safe driving record

Catch of the Day fundraiser

This year marks the 15th anniversary of Last Hope’s Fix a Feral Program which started in 2003 and has provided the public with financial assistance to spay and neuter feral cats in their Long Island neighborhoods. To date, Last Hope has subsidized the spay and neuter of more than 20,000 feral cats.

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Please join Last Hope Sunday, January 28th for a fun afternoon to support the much needed program at our “Catch of the Day” fundraiser luncheon. The event will also feature a basket raffles with a feral cat trapping theme and 50/50 raffle. Sponsorships of cat spay/neuters are also available. The luncheon will be held at Popei’s, 760 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, from 1 PM – 5PM. Luncheon is $55 per person (seated is limited) which includes salad, appetizer, entree, dessert, coffee/ tea, soda. Payment by PayPal on the Last Hope website, or by check to: Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793. For more information, please call 631-445-2326. To learn about Last Hope Animal Rescue, about adopting one of our cats or dogs at our Wantagh Adoption Center, 3300 Beltagh Avenue, or to use PayPal for the luncheon, visit www.lasthopeanimalrescue.org.

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Black History: Celebrating diversity, talents & strengths C ontinued from page D7 in my research and found that I was reading because I was so interested. I don’t remember the content of my essay word for word but I do remember thinking about the subject of civil rights in America and if we had come far enough. I thought not. Then I thought about the words to “America the Beautiful.” Massachusetts native Katharine Lee Bates wrote the lyrics to this patriotic American song and church organist and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward at Grace Episcopal Church in Newark, N.J., composed the music.

This beautiful song made me think about the hope for equality among all people. I looked especially to these words: “O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! America! America! God mend thine every flaw …”

I lingered on the words, “God mend thine every flaw” because I knew that historically we had not been a perfect nation in the area of civil rights. I was a young child when President John F. Kennedy talked about civil rights in the 1960s but years later I read the words he used during his inaugural address on January 20, 1961. Kennedy said, “All this will not be finished in the first hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first thousand days, nor in the lifetime of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.”

Conversational, opinionated, wordsmith?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (posthumously for JFK) was a start to helping blacks and whites to be treated as equals. My essay back in 1976 made me think hard about the very important subject of civil rights. I knew that if we all worked together - kept communicating, kept sharing experiences, respected one another, kept fighting to pass legislation - our nationwide dream for equality could become reality.

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GCHS Men’s Varsity Fencing is playoff bound

Freshman Cole Plastaras fencing foil

Sophomore Christos Yannios attacks in saber

Zach Ortiz celebrates a win against Jericho Despite a string of mid-season injuries that sidelined a foil, saber and two epée starters, the GCHS Men’s Varsity Fencing team has made the playoffs as the third seed. The squad fell to unbeaten Jericho and 2nd place Great Neck South, lost a very close meet with Wheatley 12-15 and split meets with Manhasset to finish the regular season 7-5. The team will fence in the quarter finals the week of January 29th. The Team County

Championship (Semi-Finals and Finals) will be held at Jericho High School on February 3rd, commencing at 9 a.m. But up next for a number of the fencers on the team will be the Individual County Championship which will be held at Great Neck South High School on January 27th, commencing at 9 a.m. We wish those fencers success and the team good luck in the playoffs!

Senior Philip Acinapuro with an over the shoulder touch against GNS

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Senior Colin McVicar wins his last home bout against Manhasset

Sophomore Zach Ortiz zeroes in for the final touch in foil

Sophomore Logan O’Grady fencing saber

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GCAA Challenger Basketball season off to a great start BY JANE NOBILE The GCAA Challenger Basketball team met on Saturday January 20th at the Garden City Middle School for a scrimmage game and some court time to hone in on their basketball skills. Players and volunteers came together for some fun, exercise and team building time. Led by Coach Brian Collins, the team started off with some drills and then moved on to a great scrimmage game. Each player put their best foot forward and enjoyed a Saturday afternoon of some great basketball. Volunteers also participated in the game, mentoring the players and having fun. Everyone scored some baskets, had a few laughs,

developed friendships, and most importantly had a great time. There are two sessions, younger athletes start at 12:30 and the older athletes start at 2pm. The team meets every Saturday until mid-March at the Garden City Middle School. So if you want to join the team or want to volunteer, we are always looking to add to our roster. Our volunteers earn community service hours just for playing and having fun and our players have a ball playing basketball and being with friends. A good time is had by all so come on down next Saturday and see what a great time we have! For more information, contact Coach Brian Collins at briancollinspe@aol. com.

Coach Brian Collins leads some Challenger Basketball players in the Garden City cheer. Christina loves getting her picture taken.

Michael focusing on making the shot while Colin cheers him on.

Garden City Challenger basketball players enjoying court time!

Colin, Patrick, Danny, and Ethan getting some encouragement from parent volunteer coaches during the game.

Four Garden City Trojan football players were recently named ‘AllState’ after their undefeated 12-0 season. Three players received First Team honors. Senior Andrew DeSantis (DE), senior Steven Spirakis (K) and junior Trevor Yeboah Kodie (RB) were all named on the First team. Senior

Michael Liberopoulos (OL) was named on the 2nd Team. Michael also received the prestigious NY State High School Coaches Class A Scholar-Athlete of the Year award! Congratulations to all the boys on these outstanding accomplishments.

Garden City resident reaches basketball milestone BY GARY SIMEONE In a basketball game on January 16th against Sacred Heart, Lauren Hammersley of Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset, was twelve points away from reaching the 1,000 point mark. The senior, who is from Garden City, had no idea she had reached that number until her coach and teammates came to congratulate her. “I scored the basket just after halftime and I had no idea that I’d reached 1,000 points,” said Hammersley, who has been a four year starter on the team. “My teammates and coaches came out to congratulate me after I sank the shot. It was unbelievable.” She said that she was ecstatic that she’d reached the milestone, but would have been happier if her team had won the game. “It’s all about team with me and I couldn’t have been in this position in the first place without the help of my coaches, family and friends,” said Lauren Randy Todd, coach of Our Lady’s girls basketball, said that Lauren has worked very hard to get to the level that she is at now. “She has worked so hard and has improved in every category of the game since her freshman year,” said Todd. “She has come in early and after school to practice and her passion and love for this game has really shown through.”

In her first season as a freshman, Lauren only scored 60 points and than 139 points in her sophomore year. “She started the season late her junior year and has since totaled 800 points in a year and a half which is an amazing accomplishment,” said Todd. “She is four to five levels above from her sophomore year and has become an elite player.” Lauren comes from a basketball family, with her aunt, Denise HammersleyAndersen, being the all time leading scorer at the school with 2,048 points. Her grandfather, Bill Hammersley, played on the 1953 Seton Hall University team, who won the NIT championship that year. Her father, John, is also a basketball prodigy, who played for Chaminade High School and Hobart College in upstate New York. She said that she always had a passion for sports and has played soccer, lacrosse and basketball before focusing solely on her basketball game in her junior year. “One thing my dad and mom taught me and instilled in me is that if I pick something, to be passionate about it and give it a hundred percent effort. I took it one step further and gave it 110% effort.” Lauren plans to play basketball at Assumption College, in Massachusetts in the fall.

GCAA Basketball Results Week 6 Girls 2nd and 3rd Grade Standings

Team Cavs Celtics Heat Knicks Nets Nuggets Spurs Suns

Won 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

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Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Results

Date 1/20/2018 1/20/2018 1/20/2018 1/20/2018

Score Nuggets 24 Nets 12 Cavs 15 Heat 10 Suns 37 Spurs 28 Knicks 16 Celtics 7

Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Standings

Team Nuggets Nets Spurs Suns Cavs Knicks Heat Celtics

Won 5 4 4 4 2 1 0 0

Lost 0 1 1 1 3 4 5 5

Boys 2nd Grade Standings

Team Cavs Celtics Heat Knicks Nets Nuggets Spurs Suns

Won 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Boys 3rd Grade Results

Date 1/20/2018 1/20/2018 1/20/2018

Score Knicks 23 Cavs 20 Spurs 21 Nuggets 8 Celtics 19 Suns 9

Boys 3rd Grade Standings

Team Knicks Celtics Spurs Suns Cavs Nuggets

Won 4 4 3 2 2 0

Lost 1 1 2 3 3 5

Boys 4th Grade Results

Date 1/20/2018 1/20/2018 1/20/2018 1/20/2018

Score Nuggets 34 Nets 24 Cavs 32 Heat 28 Spurs 44 Suns 42 Celtics 31 Knicks 25

Boys 4th Grade Standings

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Won Lost Tied 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 2 0 3 2 0 2 3 0 2 3 0 2 3 0 1 4 0

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Date 1/19/2018 1/19/2018 1/19/2018 1/19/2018 1/19/2018

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Boys 7th and 8th Grade Standings

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VILLAGE SPORTS Registration for Pastel Class with Arleen Urban Begins

Beginning February 23, the Recreation Department will again offer an adult pastel class taught by Arleen Ruth Urban. This class is open to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Our classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Friday in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s. The cost of the 10 week program will be $140 (Supplies are bought on your own- a supply list will be handed out at the first class). This program will teach the beginner as well as advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/ still-life in pastels from photographs. Students will be given the option of dividing each three hour session between portrait and landscape, or they may concentrate solely on the subject of their choice. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required to work at their own pace and level of expertise. Arleen Ruth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. A

winner of numerous awards, her commissioned portraits hang in the many Garden City homes. To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Pee Wee Sports Sampler for Children Ages 4 & 5 Years Old

The Garden City Recreation Department will offer our poplar PeeWee Sports Sampler program this winter for children ages 4 & 5 who are Residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. This program has been designed to provide an opportunity to try a wide variety of sports with basic instruction. This program will take place in St. Paul’s Fieldhouse beginning the week of February 5 and will run for 55 minutes for six weeks. Our Sampler will incorporate new skills and free play in a non-competitive atmosphere. A different sport will be offered each week. Classes will be held according to the following schedule: Mondays 1:30 to 2:25 pm Wednesdays 1:30 to 2:25 pm

College Notes The following students from Garden City have been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester: Amanda Kelly, Emma Base, James Moran, Bryan Salecker, Jillian Curtin, Rebecca DiBona, Sara O’Brien, Megan Seel, Nicole Motto, Elena DiChiara, Delaney Sugrue, Caitlin Powderly, Jamie Sullivan, Jane GaNun. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester. n

Emma Basel, a 2015 Garden City High School grad, has been named to the University of Delaware’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.3 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

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Alexandra Bubniak, a freshman anthropology major from Garden City, was named to the Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI for the fall, 2017 semester, earning a 3.7 GPA. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. n

Stacy Madelmayer, a member of the Class of 2018 from Garden City, has been named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List at Stonehill College. Madelmayer is majoring in psychology and is a graduate of Kellenberg Memorial Hs. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

Francesca Fealey has been named to the Siena College Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester. Fealey is from Garden City. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student’s grade point average for the

Samantha Jaeger named to Siena College President’s List for Fall 2017 Semester. Jaeger is from Garden City. The President’s List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher.

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“Pinocchio” on January 28

Join us as Garden City Recreation and Parks presents Pinocchio, A production by Plaza Theatrical Productions on Sunday, January 28 at 1 pm in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. Admission is $5.Admission is paid at the door but reservations are a must by calling the Recreation and Parks Office at 465-4075.

Family Fun Time on Sundays

On Sunday afternoons beginning January 7, St. Paul’s Field House will be open for “Family Fun” for Village families. This open time provides the opportunity for families to enjoy various gym activities in an indoor environment. The gym will be available for use from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m. each Sunday until March 4. This time is designated for family time only. No organized practices or workouts will be allowed. Although there will be staff to monitor activity, this is not a drop off program. We ask the elementary aged children be accompanied by an adult. For the safety of our users, no lacrosse or baseball equipment, or any other sport involving stick equipment will be allowed

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Little Toby Walker Back on Long Island after a toolong absence, Little Toby Walker comes to Our Times Coffeehouse on Friday, February 16. Walker is an award-winning, roots music fingerstyle guitar virtuoso and songwriter who has toured the US, the United Kingdom, and all through Europe. Blending the styles of blues, ragtime, country, bluegrass, old-time jazz and rock, Walker has a style of his own and has received numerous awards, including first-place recipient of the International Blues Challenge Award in Memphis and the NY Music Award for best instrumental CD. Walker has also been inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame. Walker has recently released eight instructional guitar DVD’s for the world-famous company Homespun Tapes which have been getting rave reviews. His latest CD release, Mileage, has been getting all kinds of wonderful reviews in the traditional roots music world. Carnegie Hall acknowledged his rare talents and hired him to augment

and teach in their “American Roots” program aimed at honor level middle school students. Toby’s passion for blues, rags, folk, and other traditional American music drove him to leave an apartment crammed full of recordings, books and instruments for the Mississippi Delta, Virginia, and the Carolinas, where he tracked down some of the more obscure, but immensely talented, music makers of an earlier era. He learned directly from Eugene Powell, James “Son” Thomas, Etta Baker, and R.L Burnside, among others. Doors open at 7:15 PM that evening for ticket sales. The suggested donations are $20 adults and$15 students with ID; sorry, no pre-sales are available. Our Times Coffeehouse is in the Ethical Humanist Society building on Old Country Road, two miles west of Meadowbrook Parkway next to the blue water tower. For more information, please visit www.ourtimescoffeehouse. org or call 516-741-7304.

Free legal consultation clinics The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney who volunteers to provide a half-hour private consultation on any legal matter of concern. The next Senior

Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Thursday, February 15, 2018, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling 516747-4070.

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Next Meeting

Attention all Directors! The next meeting will be held in early February. Location will be Doc O’Grady’s. Watch for an e-mail to be sent by the President for the agenda. Please make every effort to attend. Your voice needs to be heard!

NCAA Championship Basketball Game Fundraiser

This annual event will be on Monday, April 2nd at B.K. Sweeney’s Uptown Grille. Look for exact details in coming editions.

Woodstick Classic

To be held at GCHS on Saturday, April 28th. More details to come.

GCHS Home Athletic Schedule

Friday, Jan. 26---Boys JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29---Girls JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Varsity Basketball, 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30---Co-Ed Rifle, 4:15 p.m. (at N.C. Rifle Range); Boys JV Basketball, 5:00 p.m.; Boys Varsity

Basketball, 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1---Co-Ed Rifle, 4:15 p.m. (at N.C. Rifle Range); Gymnastics, 6:30 p.m. (at Stratford School); Friday, Feb. 2---Girls JV Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Girls Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m.

Father/Daughter, Mother/Son Dances

Attention all GCHS seniors! Hold the date for these two traditional events. The Father/Daughter dance is Friday, June 15 followed by the Mother/Son dance on Saturday, June 16. Both will be held at the Nassau County Bar Association. Mark your calendars!

TMA Website

Now can be accessed thru www. gctma.org. Note: this is the new web site we have been working towards which is much more friendlier “domain” name. Check it out! Sign up to be a Director, ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback!

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Who We Are

For over 80 years, The Men’s Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City schools and promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School Marching Band, BAA/GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, Robotics, 9th grade BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and the Father-Daughter

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How You Can Join

The TMA is always looking for potential new members. If you’re a father who has a child or children in the GC School District and are willing to be involved please contact one of the Officers or Directors for an application. Thanks for all your support! Special thanks to all those who have joined as family members! Go Trojans!

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Open House: Sunday, January 28th, 2:00–4:00pm 20 Barnes Lane, Garden City, NY Bright and Spacious 4-bedroom Colonial located on 100 x 18 ft. in the central section. Large eat-in kitchen, family room, living room with fireplace, dining room, laundry room and powder room all located on 1st floor. 2nd floor hosts master bedroom and bath, 3 additional bedrooms and bath. This home has an attached 2-car garage, gas hot air heat, CAC, finished basement with storage. SD #18. MLS# 2997784. $925,000.

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THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL 2017 Looking Forward to Helping You Buy or Sell Your Home in 2018 SOLD

SOLD

Garden City, NY

SD #18. MLS# P1273130. LP $988,000.

SD #18. MLS# 2929817. LP $988,000.

SD #18. MLS# 2918753. LP $928,888.

SD #18. MLS# 2948170. LP $699,000.

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Rockville Centre, NY

SD #21. MLS# 2933798. LP $1,128,000.

SD #21. MLS# 2905443. LP $1,098,000.

SD #11. MLS# 2831539. LP $949,000.

SD #21. MLS# 2928090. LP $929,000.

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Rockville Centre, NY

SD #21. MLS# 2951907. LP $849,000.

SD #21. MLS# 2900081. LP $828,000.

SD #21. MLS# 2963073. LP $749,000.

SD #21. MLS# 2911746. LP $738,000.

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Open House: Sunday, January 28th, 1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00pm 161 Wickham Road, Garden City, NY Quality abounds throughout in this immaculate 5-bedroom, 2-bath expanded Ranch home in the beautiful estates location. Spacious living is offered on the 1st floor with entry foyer, deluxe European chef â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with fireplace and radiant heat, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, master bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms, large bath, oversized mudroom off 2-car attached garage. 2nd floor houses additional master bedroom, another bedroom and full bath. Huge finished basement boasts outdoor entrance, expansive recreational space, laundry and storage galore. Gorgeous brick patio, CAC, IGS and much more. SD #18. MLS# 2997849. $1,249,000.

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OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, January 28th 1:00-3:00pm 161 Wickham Road, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2997849. $1,249,000.

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Sunday, January 28th 1:30-3:30pm 179 Oxford Blvd, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2973064. $1,199,000.

Sunday, January 28th 2:00-4:00pm 20 Barnes Lane, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2997784. $925,000.

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Sunday, January 28th 2:30-4:00pm 110 Lincoln Street, Garden City 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2991348. $1,428,000.

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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2978208. $719,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968523. $699,000.

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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2983977. $649,000. UNDER CONTRACT

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2979335. $819,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2977615. $825,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

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

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2958751. $949,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2996588. $980,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2971746. $1,048,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968119. $1,128,800.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2981112. $1,275,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2995292. $1,375,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2921219. $1,499,000.

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

Garden City, NY 8-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938302. $1,799,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $1,925,000.

Claudia Galvin Manager

Arthur Anderson

Rene Blair

Annmarie Bommarito

Laura Carroll

Ann Collins

Denise Eilbeck

Marilyn Frey

Vanessa (Maria) Genussa

Susan Gillin

Daureen Hausser

Fortune Heaney

Christopher Connors Patricia Costello

Lisa Heaney

Kathleen Higdon

Joanne Crokos

Christine Cudahy

Patricia Dickson

Alfred Kohart

Mary Krener

Brian Pryke

Garden City Office | 516.248.6655 • 102 Seventh St, Garden City, NY • gardencity@danielgale.com Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

UNDER CONTRACT

Out of Town Listings

Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #22. MLS# 2995287. $689,000.

Condos/ Co-Ops

Baldwin, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #11. MLS# 2982219. $389,000.

Floral Park, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2994403. $519,000.

Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2989469. $589,000.

New Hyde Park, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath SD #5. MLS# 2996105. $699,000

Roslyn Heights, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2967444. $999,000.

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

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2987095. $608,000.

Cathedral Gardens, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #27. MLS# 2982365. $599,000.

Wyndham Listings 111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit M25 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 2986138. $928,000.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit M27 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968890. $4,950/mo.

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 Resale Specialists: Patricia Costello, Patricia Dickson, Mary Krener, Alfred Kohart, Linda Mulrooney

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Meredith Krug

Mary Lo Galbo

Kathy Lucchesi

Susan MacDonald

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Athena Menoudakos

Matthew Minardi

Linda Mulrooney

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Joseph Scianablo

Jennifer Sullivan

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Friday, January 26, 2018 The Garden City News

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