The Garden City News (2/9/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, February 9, 2018

Vol. 94, No.21

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Longtime baseball coach’s age discrimination suit settled

3rd IN DIVISIONS

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Garden City High School's Boys Swimming and Diving Team competed in the Division 8 Championships on Saturday, February 3rd, finishing in 3rd place. See pages 58-59

Village residents overcharged for county sewer tax BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS

Residents of five Nassau County villages, including Garden City, will be receiving refunds and adjustments for an overcharge on their Nassau County property tax bills, according to Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. According to Curran, due to an error made by the county’s Office of Management and Budget during her predecessor’s term of office, all property owners in the county were supposed to have received a 0.8% tax increase in the county “Sewer Disposal

Tax,” or about $10 to $15 per year. However, due to the error, the cost was only charged to residents of the five villages. Some village residents reported tax increases of up to 75%, amounting to hundreds of dollars. Curran said that adjusted tax bills for the second half of the year will be sent out, and that homeowners who have already paid their county property taxes will receive refunds for the overcharges. Some residents had prepaid their taxes for the entire year See page 45

Nearly a full year after a federal court filing, Rich Smith, the former 44-year head baseball coach of Garden City High School, and Garden City Public Schools settled the age-discrimination employment lawsuit the coach brought against the district, its former superintendent and current athletic director, for an undisclosed sum. The settlement agreement was approved by U.S. District Court Judge Sandra Feuerstein on January 31. Eleven months ago, Smith’s age discrimination lawsuit was filed by Sullivan in Brooklyn’s U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, naming the defendants the Garden City school district, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Robert Feirsen and Athletic Director Dawn Cerrone. Smith’s case against the school district made headlines in the New York Post, Newsday, USA Today’s high school sports and the New York Sportswriters Association, all between March 19 and March 22, 2017. At the April 2017 board of education work session, Dr. Feirsen announced he would retire from his position at the end of July, after 12 years as the leader of the district. Smith’s filing in federal court came six months after his Equal Employment Opportunity Council (EEOC) complaint of age discrimination with the decision not to rehire him, as the complaint was filed July 29, 2016, and an ensuing investigation. Earlier in the same month, dozens of people packed into the GCPS Administration Building on Cathedral Avenue to confront and question the superintendent and

board of education at the July 2016 reorganization meeting. Continuing today, numerous former baseball players who learned under Smith, especially members of Garden City High School’s lone New York State championship team of 2000, press the district for answers to not retain him as coach. Disdain for the district’s decision was enhanced by 13,000 signatures on a petition to the district, circulated online up until the 2017 baseball season, to bring Smith back for a 45th year. Many former players met have with Smith, had dinners with him and heard from their former mentor all throughout the last 20 months of his departure from Garden City athletics and settlement of the case now. Several GCHS alumni are connected to Smith even though he has now moved to Florida and is no longer seeking to add to his 50-year career in coaching baseball in Garden City. John Maloney, GCHS Class of 2000 graduate, told the News last March that his coach had decided to “get out of Dodge” despite earning accolades in his final (2016) baseball season; Smith won the county umpires’ association Sportsmanship Award and was voted into the Nassau County Hall of Fame. Maloney says his view of the situation was collusion against Coach Smith within the district, inside the athletics administration “regime” and AD Cerrone “taking the word of a bunch of whiny parents whose kids were probably not that good.” “Now they write a check to make this go away. The district still has this AD there, and I guess it is a freefall in the way she has gone about

Fencers place second in Nassau championships Traffic Comm solves East safety concern PAGE 3

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Speed cameras in GC? Recently the Village Board has begun considering whether to place speed cameras at different locations around the Village to help reduce the rampant speeding on some streets. This seems to be a polarizing issue, as we’ve seen comments both online, and now in our letters column, about the subject. It’s hard to argue that speeding isn’t a problem in Garden City - on a daily basis most drivers in the community encounter people going way too fast, often on residential streets. If cameras help reduce the incidence of speeding, that would be a great thing. On the other hand, there is a suspicion that the motive behind the cameras has more to do with raising funds than

with safety. Indeed, in some cities that installed red light cameras, there have been abuses in which the companies which contracted to operate the cameras set them to be very aggressive, in order to raise the amount of revenue they collected. Garden City residents will need to be assured that speed cameras will be there to actually enhance the quality of life in the village by reducing speeders, and not there to play a game of “gotcha” with anyone going a couple of miles an hour over the posted speed limit. (While we’re at it, can we reconsider the “park heading in” rule in village parking fields? It seems to be there just to trip up visitors from out of town, than have any actual safety consideration.)

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

No one wants cameras

To the Editor: I was shocked when I picked up Newsday today and saw that Mayor Brian Daughney wants to install cameras in our town. There is not one person I have spoken to in the past eight years that wants these cameras in Nassau County, and we certainly do not want them want them in the town of Garden City! They are simply money makers for Nassau County. Garden City has always been known as a very special, quaint town, and we do not need to ruin the uniqueness of our neighborhood with these intrusive, ugly, eye sores throughout the town. Dora Morris

Unresolved issues for Belmont arena

To the Editor: In ancient Rome, government attempted to curry favor with the masses by offering free bread and circuses. Today, we have sports pork. How sad that taxpayers are continually asked to pay for new stadiums. Public dollars are being used as corporate welfare to subsidize a private-sector business. The only real beneficiaries of these expenditures are team owners and their players, who earn far more than the average fan. It is impossible to judge the amount of new economic activities that these so-called public benefits will generate. Between selling the stadium name, season sky boxes and reserve seating, cable, television and radio revenues, concession refreshment and souvenir sales along with rental income for other sports, rock concerts and commercial events, it is hard to believe that the Islanders Hockey Team owner and Belmont Park developers can’t finance the proposed new stadium on their own. Professional sports are not an essential service and should not qualify for government subsidy. Scarce taxpayer funds would be better spent elsewhere. If this is going to be such a great financial deal, why don’t team owners float

their own bonds or issue stock to finance the Belmont Park stadium rather than turn to taxpayers and government for support? Go obtain loans from banks, like medium and small businesses. Real business people believe in capitalism and build companies on their own. How sad that some don’t want to do it the old fashion way by sweat and hard work. They are looking for shortcuts in the form of huge subsidies at taxpayers expense and favors from elected officials. What is the cost of improved sewer, water, electrical, road, traffic signal and other infrastructure improvements? There is also increased fire, police and sanitation services. How much will taxpayers be on the hook to pick up the tab? The formal environmental review process for the overall Belmont Park Islanders Arena will not start until March 2018. It may take up to 15 months or June 2019 for completion. Next there is a procurement process for hiring construction contractors. Perhaps construction could start in the Fall of 2019 rather than Governor Andrew Cuomo’s original January 2018 promise. Construction could easily take two to three years. As a result, the original plan for the Islanders first season at Belmont Arena in 2020 - 2021 will be delayed at a minimum to 2021 - 2022 but could be 2022 - 2023 The Belmont Park arena project promises all sorts of service options which are already available all over Nassau County. Do we really need another “retail village” with various stores and boutiques? They also propose to offer new dining options, sports bars and restaurants. Next, there will be conference centers and meeting rooms along with movie theaters and concert facilities. All of these so-called benefits would just compete against existing shopping malls, upscale stores, restaurants, sports bars and end up stealing some of their customers. There are already plenty of hotels and colleges which offer conference centers. The See page 29

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND A new traffic control of a four-way stop in the Eastern section of Garden City, Osborne Road and Lefferts Road, was approved by the municipality after concerns were raised over a neighborhood stretch that has seen an increase in the number of families with young children in the area within the last 12 months. Two families have five children apiece and another has four, and the school bus considerations and pedestrian safety spurred an action to address the local road traffic. At the Village of Garden City Traffic Commission meeting on Thursday, January 11, a new resident presented a petition with over 20 signatures to address the intersection. She implored the Commission to look beyond the uniform traffic control code, plus the stop signs further down Lefferts in the East (Huntington Road, Wyatt Road, etc.) saying a disaster and loss of life could be apparent if action was not taken. “Our school bus stop is on the corner of Lefferts and Osborne, and two to three times per week the bus driver is at the corner with traffic just flying by -- forget about acknowledging the large bus itself, the drivers have massive confusion at the intersection as there isn’t a stop sign there,” she said.

Trustee Mark Hyer, chair of the village Traffic Commission, said there is a stop sign on Lefferts but residents say that addressed only north-south traffic and not east-west. Drivers travel all the way from Washington to Wetherill Road without stopping, and Hyer noted the issue. Residents worry about the long residential blocks as the count now is 30 children, coming to the bus stops from Washington to Wetherill. On January 10 the school bus driver for the stop was seen beeping his horn for a driver who made a right turn without stopping, veering in the bus’s path.

School bus concerns

The resident in attendance at the Traffic Commission meeting the next night said she spoke with the school district supervisor at the bus garage about the incident and continued concerns. “The first thing we had noticed within the first month we lived here was this intersection was not right; people are flying by.” she told the Commission members and Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson. Hyer noted that on a pre-meeting site visit, the Commission had found that there wasn’t a sight issue on Lefferts into the intersection for drivers impacting the conditions residents have witnessed. Jackson said the GCPD studied one day, with 365 cars at an average speed

of 27 miles per hour at Osborne and Lefferts going eastbound, while westbound traffic recorded was 296 cars at an average speed of 25 miles per hour. “We have no accident records in the last four years there and with the school bus route, it has 24 students with four stops in both mornings and afternoons,” he told the Commission. Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé said the vicinity was known as a stretch of the village with a high number of seniors who raised families in the houses along Lefferts, and turnover there was apparent. “Suddenly, there are many more children there now than there were in the past, and if you go further there are still more,” she explains. Before the Commission voted to make the change, Village Trustee Robert Bolebruch said there are times when municipal designations aren’t reflective of the real-time needs in a residential area. “As Trustee Trouvé mentioned in a very small geographic area, we now have over 30 children who moved in and now live in this area. There are times we have to look at statistics and times where you take things like this into account….because of the number of young children and families there now, my recommendation is to have the Department of Public Works and the police review it and we address this

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Traffic Commission solves an East safety concern

traffic. We have to do something now,” Bolebruch said. The Commission of Trustees Hyer, Bolebruch and the Deputy Mayors DeMaro and Trouvé then voted unanimously to approve the four-way stop for Osborne Road at Lefferts.

Another problem intersection

Also at the January meeting CPOA Liaison Pat DiMattia called Cambridge Avenue at First Street a problematic intersection as she avoids that “at all costs” on her routes in the village, to and from the Central section, due to difficulties making a left turn heading east from Cambridge. The Commission discussed a request from DiMattia and Ruthann Kiernan to address the intersection and Trustee Hyer asked if part of the problem was a new stop sign on Sunset, further down, because traffic that backs up may be hindering drivers’ ability to make turns. DiMattia says the intersection is unique to experience a backup from each direction, as cars southbound and northbound stop for a stop sign near the nursery school. “There’s a constant flow of traffic and if you are coming up from Cambridge trying to make a left it can be very difficult. The stop sign on Sunset may have made sense at the time but I think it has

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Navy Midshipman “runs” game ball

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Resurrection begins midweek Lenten series, Soup Supper The Lenten season at Resurrection Lutheran Church is always one of thoughtful reflection, and this year, Vicar Sean Berry will be conducting a weekly Lenten series, titled “Return from Exile.” The series will meet at the church on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., Feb. 21 through March 21. Vicar Sean describes the series. “‘Return from Exile’ will explore how life as a Christian can sometimes feel like being in exile. Too often, we can feel separated from coworkers, friends, family, and sometimes it even seems as though God is separated from us. Jesus’ incarnation is the great act in which the Son of God comes down to earth, so that He can return us from exile.” Vicar Sean went on to explain, “Each week, we’ll go through a different topic in which life in God’s world can be like an extreme sense of exile. Whether we’re shamed, orphaned, filled with sor-

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Members of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter gathered to hear a presentation by Chapter Regent Leslie Dimmling (far left). The event was enhanced by a “Trench” cake baked by Chapter Vice Regent Isabelle Smith (center, holding plate) , using a recipe from the WWI period. Chapter member Heather Zwislak (center, in yellow) stands next to her WWI Nurse’s uniform, made by hand. A recent meeting of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the NSDAR on February 3rd examined the contributions of Native Americans through several wars, including WWI and WW2. Native Americans have long served in the military in numbers greater than their percentage of population. They were military scouts during the 1800’s, rode with Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, and began to use their native languages to transmit valuable military information as early as WWI. Their best known contribution to American military efforts, made known only relatively recently, had to do with the use of a secret code devised from the Navajo language, used during WW2. The code was never broken by the enemy during the course of the war. The “code talkers” swore to commit suicide rather than be captured and risk revealing the code. This was the focus of the movie Windtalkers, starring Nicholas Cage . The program, presented by Chapter Regent Leslie Dimmling, included a showing of old photos of famous Native

Americans in the military from the National Geographic book Warriors in Uniform. Native Americans continue to serve in the US military. Their cultural heritage of a warrior spirit, strength, bravery, and cultural respect for the land makes them a good match for military service. Enhancing the World War aspect of the program, a WWI “trench”, or “front” cake was baked by Chapter Vice Regent Isabelle Smith. This was a type of fruit cake which used to be mailed from the folks back home to the soldiers fighting in the trenches on the front lines. Those at the meeting declared it delicious! The recipe is on display as part of the chapter’s current WWI exhibit at the library. Adding further realism to the program, Chapter member Heather Zwislak brought along her recently completed WWI Red Cross Nurses Uniform, which she made using an original pattern from 1919. The uniform will be Heather’s submission to the National DAR American Heritage Crafts contest.

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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.

Overcharges on Nassau Tax Bills

An error in last year’s Nassau County budget had residents from five local Villages, including Garden City, reeling when they received their county property tax bills for the first half of 2018. Homeowners in Garden City, Rockville Centre, Hempstead, Freeport and Mineola saw a nearly 75 percent hike in sewer disposal fees. A 0.8 percent sewer tax increase was

intended for all Nassau residents but an accounting error made during former County Executive Ed Mangano’s tenure caused the major discrepancy, passing the entire increase of approximately $9 million onto only residents of the five villages. In mid-January, a Garden City resident notified Mayor Brian Daughney of the issue and Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi forwarded the complaint to County Legislator Laura Schaefer. She and her staff then followed up on the matter and kept Garden City officials abreast of the situation as the investigation moved forward. During a press conference on Monday, February 5, 2018, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran submitted proposed legislation that would allow Nassau County to issue refunds to those residents who already paid their taxes. The 19-member Legislature must now vote on that legislation.

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Please note that the Village’s online Tax Payment System for the current 2017-2018 tax year is available until February 28, 2018. As of March 1, 2018, only water bill payments will

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Business District Update

Here’s the latest update on tenant activity along Seventh Street and Franklin Avenue: Perennial, a farm-totable restaurant on Franklin Avenue that replaced J Barbera Tabacconist next to Cold Stone Creamery, made its debut in early January. The French Workshop, a full service specialty baker with other locations in Queens and Manhattan, is planning a February grand opening. Further, the former Feldis Florist location on Seventh Street is slated to become the GuacShop, a Mexican-themed restaurant which is also expected to open sometime this month.

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Resident Handbook

Garden City’s resident handbook is being updated. The 28-page book, which, among other things, provides a brief history of the Village, emergency telephone numbers and a Village map with key areas of interest, has not been updated in nearly 30 years. Many of the included phone numbers need updating. Sections are crossed out and photos are outdated. A vendor has been identified and can begin work on the new books once the Board approves funding this month.

Myth #4: Garden City borders and taxes

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THE OFFICE CAT Leaving the scene: On January 31st a 25 year old Levittown woman was arrested for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident which occurred at Garden City Plaza earlier in the day. Hit and run: On January 31st Garden City Police responded to a two-vehicle property damage accident on Franklin Avenue at Seventh Street. One of the vehicles reportedly left the scene without exchanging information. Vehicles entered: On February 1st loose change was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a St. Paul’s Place residence. In addition, loose change and jewelry were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at an Oxford Boulevard residence. A purse was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Nassau Boulevard residence. Unauthorized charges: On February 2nd, a Garden City resident reported that someone opened an unauthorized credit card in her name and subsequently used the card to make a purchase exceeding $1,700. Another resident reported an unauthorized charge exceeding $550 against her credit card. Theft from business: On February 3rd Garden City Police arrested a 21

year old Hempstead man who was allegedly observed inside a fenced in area of a Commercial Avenue business. Police say he was responsible for the theft of two GPS devices from a work truck at that location on January 26th. He was charged with petit larceny, criminal trespass and possession of marijuana. Light pole damaged: On February 4th an unknown vehicle left the scene after striking and knocking down a street light pole on Stewart Avenue in the vicinity of the Middle School. Officers safeguarded the area due to exposed electrical wires until the area was rendered safe. Sparking: On February 5th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Adams Street for a report of sparking power lines. Package theft: On February 5th two packages delivered to the front porch of a Pine Street home were reported stolen. Theft from vehicles: On February 6th unlocked vehicles were entered on Whitehall Boulevard and Brompton Road during the overnight

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hours. There is no reported loss at this time. Truck Stop: On February 6th a commercial vehicle inspection was conducted on New Hyde Park Road. Nine vehicles were inspected and 45 tickets were issued for various traffic and safety violations, including twelve overweight violations, two over-dimension violations and a loose cargo violation. One driver, a 61 year old New Jersey man, was charged with driving with a suspended license.

CMF Spring Card Party & Boutique Please join the Children’s Medical Fund of New York on Monday, March 19th at the Garden City Casino. Boutique shopping starts at 11:30 a.m., sandwiches, coffee and tea at noon. Nicole Brown will personalize gift items (think of Mother’s Day and Easter) to make your gifts extra special. Make your donation of $20 payable to CMF. You can mail your reservation to Patrice Giordano, 312 Cambridge Ave., Garden City NY 11530 or call her at 516564-4854. Bring a friend and enjoy the afternoon and know that you are helping kids at Cohn’s Children Medical Center of New York, Northwell Medical System.

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With the controversies over investigations concerning President Donald Trump pushed a bit off to the side (but still very much on the stage), much of the focus this week has suddenly switched to the economy in general and the stock market in particular. After the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit its record 26,616 on Friday, January 26, the index hit a significant rough path, losing 666 points the following Friday and then sustaining a 1175 point loss on Monday, down to 24,346. This was the largest single day point decline in history, although nowhere near the biggest percentage loss. Of course, stock prices are becoming increasingly important because of the replacement of traditional retirement plans by 401(k) arrangements that are frequently invested in equities. Tuesday’s market was incredibly volatile. The Dow index opened down 500, recovered in a few minutes to plus 300 and then rose and fell sharply all day. The index gained some steam in the last hour of trading, finishing ahead about 567 points at the close, finishing at 24,913. It’s anybody’s guess what tomorrow will bring. What’s going on? Obviously, I would be out trading my portfolio rather than writing this column if I had enormous insights and predictive powers about the market, but here are a few thoughts. A good start is the proposition that markets go down as well as up. Markets have risen precipitously in the past 15 months, with extremely low volatility. At some point stock prices are going to be perceived as surpassing the value of the underlying securities and markets will react, sometimes sharply and suddenly Even strong markets endure corrections, generally defined as drops of at least 10 percent, from time to time during an overall upward cycle. If I were advising President Trump, I would suggest that he be a little more reticent about taking credit for market rises so that he doesn’t get blamed as much when prices decline.

As Andrew Ross Sorkin suggests in The New York Times, some players in the markets may be regarding President Trump’s tax cut program as too much of a good thing. In Mr. Sorkin’s view, investors believe Mr. Trump’s pro-growth policies will work so well that they will overheat the economy and force the Federal Reserve to try to slow things down by raising interest rates faster than expected. In this regard, there have been a number of signs of a heating up economy, generally a good thing. Economic growth was strong in the last three quarters of 2017, and a number of forecasters are predicting over 3 percent growth in 2018. Wages are growing at the fastest rate since 2009, the economy added 200,000 jobs in January, and unemployment remains low at 4.1 percent. Another relevant factor is that the Federal Reserve is gradually abandoning the very low interest rate policy of the last decade, which arguably gave equity markets an artificial boost. This new policy probably makes sense in that the near zero rates took away the possibility that the Fed could order rate cuts to stimulate the economy in the event of recession. However, stock markets generally do not like higher interest rates, so this is a potential drag on equity prices. There are also likely technical reasons for the recent market declines and volatility. Automated computer sell programs are believed to be triggered by price drops. These programs frequently trigger other programs. Again, I don’t claim any remarkable insight as to how the market will play out in the immediate future, although I am pretty confident about the long term prospects of the United States economy, which has strong fundamentals and a good work force. Indeed, the United States in recent years has even improved its relative position in the world by making itself close to energy independent. So, we could see some more market blips in the immediate future, but United State equities are still a good long term proposition.

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BY MELVA VICTORINO On Sunday, February 11, at 9:15 – 10:15 AM, Margaux DelGuidice-Calemmo and Katherine Guinan will lead the Sunday Forum Series at Garden City Community Church (GCCC) on GCHS: Brand New Innovations. Margaux DelGuidice-Calemmo is a teacher librarian at Garden City High School. A former contributing editor for Publishers Weekly, Ms. Calemmo wrote the monthly Cut To The Core column and co-authored the book, Make A Big Impact @ Your School Board Meeting. Library Journal has recognized her as a 2013 Mover and Shaker for her advocacy efforts and PBS has featured her as an American Graduate Day Champion for library advocacy. She received her Bachelor of Arts at Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut and her Master of Library Science from St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY. Katherine Guinan is a teacher librarian at Garden City High School assisting students with research projects and use of the new Innovation Lab. She also works as a Youth and Parent Services Librarian at the Huntington Public Library and as a Twilight Alternative High School Librarian at Freeport High School where she helps students complete their high school requirements.

Mrs. Guinan has worked in libraries for over 20 years with a focus on youth services and patron outreach. Ms. Calemmo shared that Garden City High School library is not simply the hub of the school—it is the beating heart of our school community. “GCHS Library is an innovation lab, a makerspace made possible thanks to generous grants from the Garden City Parent Teacher Association and the Garden City Special Education Parent Teacher Association. A previous grant from the local Friends of STEM allowed for the procurement of some 3-D pens, which were wildly popular with the students. Creating a designated makerspace was an organic next step”. The Community is invited to attend the forum in the church parlor. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30 AM in the chapel and 10:30 AM in the sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the latter service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00 PM at Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 516-746-1700 or visit our website at www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org.

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BY MR. JOHN CRONIN, TEACHER The GCMS Speech and Debate Club will have its greatest challenge on February 9, when the debate club from West End Secondary School (WESS) in Manhattan arrives to compete in a tournament. The GCMS Debate Club advisor, Mr. John Cronin, challenged WESS back in October. “WESS is one of the best debate clubs anywhere,” he stated. “One of my students suggested I challenge them to a tournament, and their advisor, Mr. Aristo Originos, readily agreed.” The tournament will consist of three debates, and whichever school wins at least two of debates will be declared the 2018 winner. “We are making this a yearly event,” Mr. Cronin explained. The tournament winner will receive a large trophy, called the “City Cup” (Garden City and NYC), to keep at their school until next February when the clubs clash again for the honor of taking (or keeping) the Cup. The three resolutions to be debated are: • The United States should adopt a single-payer health care system • Felons should have their voting rights restored • It is not reasonable to believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life forms Mr. Cronin explained that the upcom-

ing tournament, as well as the incredible growth of the debate club, was due to the unwavering support of GCMS principal, Dr. Peter Osroff. “Dr. Osroff understands the importance of debate education. The inclusion of speech and debate into the 6th grade Study Skills curriculum led to the development of the club for 7th and 8th grades. What Dr. Osroff has done is to improve the critical thinking skills of all students at GCMS,” said Mr. Cronin. Mr. Cronin shared important details and benefits of speech and debate: Debaters are not given their side of the resolution in advance. They may be affirmative (for) or negative (against) in regard to the resolution. Students must prepare for both sides. This uncertainty requires them to think through the issue with an open mind and, channeling empathy, anticipate how others might present a case in which they might not personally believe. The research skills developed are invaluable. Children have a wealth of information at their disposal via the Internet, but they learn that research is not just using a search engine. It’s being able to identify truly important and trustworthy information, and to draw from a variety of sources. Students also are required to speak in public, a skill that only improves with practice. They

have to think on their feet and listen carefully to their opponents, making notations regarding every argument and, in real time, find a defeater (counterargument) to refute each point. Dr. Osroff stated, “Mr. Cronin brought the Debate Team from conception through development. He originated the speech and debate curriculum within the 6th grade Study Skills class that served as the foundation for students’ knowledge of the rules and practices of argumentation, logic, and verbal debate. Without question, Mr. Cronin’s efforts spearheaded students’ interest

in the life skills of public speaking and speech and debate. Mr. Cronin initially volunteered his time with an unofficial Debate Team to gauge student interest in this area and the team quickly grew into one of Garden City Middle School’s most popular extra-curricular programs. Today, our student interest is so high that students need to compete for a spot to represent our school in competitions against other schools. We are thankful to Mr. Cronin for all of his efforts on the students’ behalf.”

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WPOA Meet, Greet and Learn

Over the last few months, a mailman on the west side of town was stealing credit cards and using the dark web (internet for shady deals) to obtain our neighbors personal information. . 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. In order to prevent damage to our credit scores, and in light of this criminal activity in our area, the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will hold two upcoming events. "Meet, Greet and Learn" will be held on Sunday, February 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Repeal Restaurant on New Hyde Park Road (south of St. Ann’s Church). We ask residents to come and learn about their credit reports and understand the various web sites and brochures available to prevent identity theft. Every year residents can obtain three free credit reports

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(one from each company) from www. annualcreditreport.com or by calling 877-322-8228. Our WPOA President, Gerry Kelly, taught classes on Identity Theft for the Delaware Money School and the State of Delaware. Mr. Kelly was the former Deputy Bank Commissioner for Consumer Affairs in Delaware and developed numerous educational programs including understanding credit reports, preventing identity theft, and foreclosure prevention. One additional meeting for our residents on consumer education will take place during National Consumer Protection Week March 4 – 10, 2018. More details will be forthcoming but the date is scheduled for Monday March 5 with food at 6:30 and the agenda starting at 7:15 at Homestead School. Residents can bring their credit reports to the meetings for a review of information. Please RSVP at gerry7th@gmail.com or calling/texting Gerry at 302-547-0800.

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Special Needs Children served by Camp Pa Qua Tuck

Next Monday, February 12, the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will host Patrick Barry, a Rotarian from the Patchogue Club as guest speaker. Patrick is visiting area clubs to familiarize Rotarians with the mission of Camp Pa Qua Tuck, a camp for children with special needs. Patrick’s firm, the Resource Group, Inc. has been engaged by the Camp to further their development efforts. Camp Pa Qua Tuck’s mission is to help children and young adults, ages 6-21, with both physical and developmental disabilities – “to achieve equality, dignity and maximum independence in a safe and quality program of camping, recreation and education.” Serving children with special needs and their families for 70 years, this past year more than 400 campers made use of the Camp. Children who often lack opportunities for summertime fun, this year, were provided with an exciting, supported, and empowering experience that encourages them to take healthy risks and accomplish things they never

thought were possible. Patrick says that campers leave with smiles on their faces and pride in their accomplishments. The Club looks forward to welcoming Patrick to speak on Camp Pa Qua Tuck’s on-going efforts.

Gift of Life Corrective Heart Surgery This Week

At this writing, little Ajan Rusinovci’s corrective heart surgery will take place today, Feberuary 7, at St. Frances Hospital. Next week we will report on the outcome. Prayers from members of both the Mineola-Garden City and Syosset Clubs, Ajan’s sponsors, are extended for Ajan and his family. Stay tuned.

Learn About Rotary

Rotary holds luncheon meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays throughout the year at the Garden City Hotel, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Our next meeting, on February 26, will feature Peter Mistretta, owner of the new Perennial restaurant at 990 Franklin Avenue. For information about Rotary, or to attend an upcoming meeting, please call Alba Spinelli, President at 516-307-8870.

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On Thursday, February 1, the national franchise for women’s health, BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers, celebrated the grand opening of its first New York location in Garden City. BeBalanced has 19 locations across the U.S. and is headquartered in Lancaster, PA. The grand opening event allowed guests the opportunity to learn about BeBalanced and enjoy a complimentary hormone assessment. The event was led by local franchise owner Kim Petry (right) and the founder of BeBalanced, Dawn Cutillo (left).

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New art class offered by Community Club Arline Palmer, Board of Directors and Studio chairperson for the The Art Department of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead, invites you to join a brand new art class, Life Through Art, for all newcomers as well as the seasoned artists. This is a six week workshop starting, Thursday, March 1 from 9:30 to 12:30 and is offered only to members of the Community Club. Artists can choose whether she or he wishes to attend six or eight sessions on Thursdays this spring. Arleen Rueth Urban, PSA, who has been teaching pastel and basic drawing for many years at the Community Club, takes her pastel painting and drawing class to yet another dimension as she also now welcomes oil/acrylic painters, watercolorists, and pencil artists to join and explore the endless possibilities of art in their favorite medium. Beginners interested in learning the basics of drawing techniques from the right side of the brain, will soon advance to painting portraits, still life’s and landscapes in pastel or pencil. Those already engaged in other painting mediums will be exposed to further developing their painting and drawing skills to another level of expertise. Observation of good composition, color techniques, and determining values will be learned. Arleen is a true believer that art is the only entity in life

that improves with age. If you are reading this paragraph, you most likely have a hidden talent or desire that needs to be explored. Her classes are fun, entertaining, and productive. So if you have ever had a desire to experiment with a pencil, pastel, or paint brush, now is the time to take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore in a one-stop shop of artistic endeavors. Anyone who takes this class is eligible to participate in Arleen’s annual Rembrats Art Exhibit in January at the Garden City Library. You will also be welcome to display your masterpieces at the Community Club’s annual art show in May of 2017. If you are interested in learning more about registration and class fees, as well as the workshop, you can either call Arleen at 516 352 6798 or go directly to the Garden City Casino at 51 Cathedral Avenue and register during regular office hours which are 9:30 -12:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can also call the office at 516 746 048 during those times. The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead was organized in 1919. It continues to offer members throughout the year numerous programs in the fields of art, music, and literature. Its friendly atmosphere encourages a special camaraderie that combines education with entertainment.

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EPOA seeks applicants for Cultural & Recreational Affairs Board

The Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) is looking for candidates for the East representative on the Board of Commissioners of Cultural & Recreational Affairs. There is one East seat open for a four-year term beginning April 12, 2018. The Board of Commissioners of Cultural & Recreational Affairs consists of eight members and oversees development of the Village’s recreation program. The East representative will be responsible for meeting with the Commission (typically the third Wednesday of each month) and providing timely updates to the EPOA and its members at monthly meetings. If interested, please contact EPOA President Tom Hogan at hoganthomas@gmail.com. Please submit a resume

or similar information describing your interest and qualifications for this position. Candidates must reside in the Eastern section of the Village and be dues paying members of the EPOA. For more information on the Board of Commissioners of Cultural & Recreational Affairs, please visit the Incorporated Village of Garden City website at www.gardencityny.net. The Eastern Property Owners’ Association has been representing residents of the East since 1918. To learn more about the EPOA, how to become a member, upcoming events, and issues concerning the East, you may visit us at our website (www.gcepoa.org), on Facebook (@GardenCityEPOA), on Twitter (@GC_EPOA), and on Venmo (@GCEPOA).

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This photograph was taken by me around Christmas time in 1993. I remember how cold it was and that my camera almost froze. This is, of course, Hubbell’s Pond when there was ice skating on it. It was named for George Hubbell, manager of the Garden City Company and Garden City’s first mayor. He had built houses by the pond for his children and the pond became known as “Hubbell’s Pond.” Located on the Garden City Golf Club course, it is a man made pond dating back to the 1870’s when it was known as “Lake Cornelia” (for Stewart’s wife). Ice skating was a winter tradition on this pond every winter for over 100 years but no longer. Remember the signs - blue dot for skating and red dot for no skating. It was a fun part of winter in Garden City, but that was a different time.

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12th Grade Party and Parent Skit Night

One of the very best nights of senior year – the 12th Grade Party and Parent Skit Night – is almost here! This legendary event and long-standing tradition in Garden City will be held for the Class of 2018 on Friday, March 2nd from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. All students can and should attend this celebration even if their parents are not participating! Have a lot of laughs with your friends as the theme of the party, “Life is a Highway,” comes to life through parent performances. Parent volunteers have been hard at work and practice has been underway for several weeks. One more rehearsal is scheduled for Monday, February 12th followed by Dress Rehearsal February

27th and the Senior Class Party and Skit Night on March 2nd at 7 pm. Remember, please submit any printed copies of photos to be used for decorating at the event by Feb 12th. Also electronic photos can be submitted to be included in the video that students can order as a reminder of their High School years. Tickets are still on sale for students. Students do not need a date for this event. Just grab your friends and come! The order form can be found on the High School website or the Garden City PTA website. For more details and updates, follow the Class of 2018 on Twitter @ GCHS_Classof2018.

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The Central Property Owners’ Association would like to congratulate Theresa Trouvé on her win in the run off election at the Supplemental Resident Electors’ meeting on January 30th. Her name will be placed on the ballot for Village Trustee at the March 2018 Village General Election.

The next meeting of the CPOA will be this coming Tuesday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Garden City Senior Center. Attorney Kevin Walsh will be the scheduled speaker with a focus on the details of the 555 Stewart Avenue project. All are welcome to attend.

GCHS students secure top FBLA business awards

EPOA seeks junior ambassadors The Garden City Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) is seeking applications for candidates to be considered for junior ambassador positions for the years 2018-2020. This program is designed to introduce high school sophomores entering their junior year to Village government through participation in EPOA meetings, attendance at government meetings, and promoting civic participation in our community. This is an exciting opportunity for students to become involved in local affairs and to learn about our unique form of local government. The junior ambassador program is designed as a two year commitment encompassing junior and senior years. Preference will be given to students who reside in the Eastern section of Garden City and whose families are dues paying members of the EPOA. Current ambassadors are Tommy Flanagan (516 967-8737 tommyflanagan4@gmail.com) and Nick Bambino (516 316-9917 njbambino@yahoo.com)

Interested candidates can call or email either Tommy or Nick to learn more about their experience. Tommy and Nick contributed their time, talent and unique perspective to further the mission of the EPOA. The application itself details the responsibilities of the position. Students who attend Garden City High School may obtain an application from the Social Studies Department office or on the EPOA website at www. gcepoa.org. High school sophomores, who attend schools other than Garden City High School, may download an application from the EPOA website. Completed applications can be mailed to EPOA, P.O. Box 7525, Garden City, N.Y. or submitted electronically to contactus@gcepoa.org All interested sophomores are encouraged to apply. The deadline is April 30. A brief interview will be conducted as part of the application process.

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Pictured here with Dr. McKinstry are GCHS’s winners (left to right, front row): Matthew Savino, Stephen Michael, Dean Trapani, Anne Sullivan, Caroline Feryo, and Ethan DePalma; (back row): Vincent Aversa, Chase Gladd, T.J. Schmitt, Nathaniel Rust, and Jack Arlotta. Absent from the photo are: Madeleine O’Connor, Sophie Read, and Nicholas Krawiec. “Our Business Education Department students were well-prepared and performed very well on their written exams and public speaking events at Hofstra,” shared Garden City High School teacher Dr. Erin McKinstry (far right) about the high school’s participants in the January 19th Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition. “Sixteen schools brought approximately 330 students to compete in several business subject areas.” Garden City High School students placed as follows: • Madeleine O’Connor- 1st Place in Advertising • Caroline Feryo- 2nd Place in Introduction to Business and 5th Place in Business Communications • Vincent Aversa- 2nd Place in Management and Decision Making • Stephen Michael- 2nd Place in Personal Finance and 4th Place in

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The Welcoming Club of Garden City Who we are:

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

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

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(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 favorite 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

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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.

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

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

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Special Events for February

Tuesday, February 13 from 9 to 11 am– Property Tax Grievance by Legislator Schaefer’s Office. Please bring your questions and concerns about your taxes during this time. Wednesday, February 14 at 3 pm – Cookie Decorating with the High School – Students from the High School will come with supplies to decorate cookies for Valentine’s Day. Please join this fun workshop! Thursday, February 15 – Computer Class, All about Your Android Device at 10 am – In this class, you will get an intro to your device, learn how to access the Internet and your email, understand the settings, use the apps and learn how to get new ones, discover many tips and tricks and much more. Bring your device or just come and listen. Please note – this class is not for IPads or IPhones. Wednesday, February 21 at 1 pm – The Weather and You – What are they talking about every night on the news? Historian John Ellis Kordes will visit to give us a basic understanding of the weather and how to follow the reports. Thursday, February 22 - Computer Class, Computer Kindergarten at 10 am – This is a slow-paced, user-friendly class for beginner computer users. We will cover turning the computer on, the desktop, using the mouse, opening and closing programs, understanding windows elements, getting out of trouble, and the rest of the basics needed to get you up and running. Register for any of the above programs EXCEPT the luncheon by calling The Senior Center at 385-8006. To attend the Mardi Gras Luncheon

please visit the Office of Recreation and Parks 108 Rockaway Ave with payment.

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. 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. Wednesday, May 2 – Westbury Manor for Lunch and “Funny Girl” – Join us as we enjoy lunch at Westbury Manor and a performance of the ever popular “Funny Girl”. Lunch begins at noon. The cost for this trip is $40, checks only, made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. 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

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Monday, February 12 - Regular Meeting Monday, February 19 - Closed Monday, February 26 - Sandwiches

Revised March Schedule of Events

Monday, March 5 - Pizza Monday, March 12 - Regular Meeting Monday, March 19 - St Patrick’s Day Feast: Corned beef, cabbage and more. Cost: $15 pp Monday, March 26 - Regular meeting Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto at 248-9022. Poker players: check with John Marino at 2481770.

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Registration for Pastel Class with Arleen Urban begins

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We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage and billiards. Also you may come for just conversation, camaraderie, and to make new 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 pm. Check with the GCNews RMC schedule re upcoming meetings. In good weather we offer BBQ, bocce, shuffleboard and horseshoes.

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 Senior Bridge Results On February 5th there were six tables playing. The results: North/South 1--Joan Cowie & Marie Thomaidis 2--Athena Philippides & Dede Hirsch

East/West 1/2--Pat Fontaine & Ellen Moynahan 1/2--Carrie & Bob Flapan

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Garden City PTA News The Annual PTA Dinner: “Within Reach!”

The annual PTA Dinner at the historic Garden City Hotel is a much anticipated community event with raffles and prizes galore, delicious food and beverages, and dancing the night away! Thursday, March 15 th , 6:30 - 10:30 pm at The Garden City Hotel. Get Your Tickets Today! One night to celebrate what we believe, when a community comes together with one voice; every child’s potential is Within Reach! Book your babysitter and purchase your dinner tickets today bit.ly/AnnualPTADinnerTickets. All dinner tickets registered by February 16th will be entered into a raffle to win a $200.00 gift card. Get a head start on your winning evening or can’t attend the dinner and would like to support children and community; purchase your grand raffle tickets online at bit.ly/ AnnualPTADinnerTickets. NEW this year! Purchase tickets for the Grand Raffle of YOUR choice! Attendance at the Dinner is not required to win a Grand Raffle prize. • Broadway’s Finest: Four Orchestra tickets to the Tony Award Winning Best Musical 2017 Dear Evan Hansen on April 7, 2018 at 8:00 pm. Courtesy of the Miller Family • A Taste of Italy! With the Well Seasoned Chef: Dinner Party and Cooking Class for Eight Adults with Italian Homemade Specialties. Courtesy of The Well Seasoned Chef and the Brivio Family • Blue Box & Brunch: Tiffany Ziegfeld Collection Tassel Necklace; Brunch for Four at The Garden City Hotel plus The Red Door Gift Card. Courtesy of the Hanrahan Family and Our Local Businesses • Hershey Family Fun: Four Hershey Park All-Season Passes for 2018 and Gift Card to The Hotel Hershey. Courtesy of the D’Antonio Family • LoVe This: Louis Vuitton “Favorite MM” Crossbody in Damier

Ebene Canvas. Courtesy of the Coviello Family Donate or be an event sponsor and help make our night spectacular! Donate a raffle prize. Products or services, tickets to sporting events or concerts, gift certificates, or gift cards to be used in our raffle baskets. Organize a group of friends to donate a raffle basket or create a theme basket. A fun way to represent your child’s class, the block you live on, or just a group of long-time friends. Or create a basket with a theme - Sports team, cooking, holiday...be creative! No donation is too large or too small. bit.ly/PTADinnerDonation. Sponsorship is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business and to give back to our community. For information on the various levels of sponsorship and to donate visit bit.ly/ PTADinnerDonation. Thank you to to the following PTA Annual Dinner Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: Curvebreakers Test Prep College Nannies, Sitters + Tutors I Garden City Stay connected with us on social media for updates and sneak peaks at this year’s prizes. Need more information, contact us at dinner@gardenictypta.org.

GCPTA Executive Board Openings

Be part of the team to work directly with the new Superintendent of GCPS. If you would like to nominate yourself or a potential candidate for one or more of the open positions on the PTA Executive Committee, please fill out a nomination http://bit.ly/GCPTANominate or contact Pat Aprigliano, Executive Vice President at executivevp@gardencitypta.org. The deadline for nominations is February 16, 2018. • President-Elect • Executive Vice President • Vice President Legislation • Vice President Curriculum • School Directors for Middle

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School Budget Season is underway!

Don’t think this matters to you? Think again! Decisions made in the upcoming weeks and presented to the voters on May 15th could have an impact on your child’s school day next year. We hope you followed our live tweets at the first budget meeting. Connect with us on social media for real time budget updates. Why should I participate in the school budget process? Active community participation helps to identify what our community values in our public schools and ensures discussion about how limited resources will be spent. Participation also provides you with a better understanding of the issues affecting our public schools and their impact on programs for the upcoming school year (GC PTA Budget Basics Infographic bit.ly/BudgetBasics2018) Didn’t attend the first budget work session? The Superintendent’s budget presentations can be found on the district’s website or by visiting http:// bit.ly/GCPSBudgetInfo. You can also listen to audio recordings of all Board of Education meetings. Under the drop down menu Board of Education/Agenda & Meetings on the district’s website.

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, 2/13 - Board of Education Budget Work Session #2: All NonInstructional Areas, Administrative & Capital at GCHS Library at 8:15 p.m.

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29 Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 same is true for movie theaters and smaller more intimate concert facilities. Since there are less than 50 Islanders home games, the facility will have to be leased out for another 100 events to turn a profit. Why would any rock band appear there, when they can go to Jones Beach Theater, Westbury Music Fair, Nassau Coliseum, Shea Stadium, Arthur Ash Stadium, Forest Hills Stadium. Madison Square Garden, Barclay Arena or Radio City Music Hall? The same is true for World Wrestling Federation, circuses, college sports or other events requiring space for several thousand participants. Promised improvements for the existing Long Island Rail Road Belmont Park station to accommodate many of the up to anticipated 18,000 Islander game attendees are years away from becoming a reality. MTA Chairman Joe Lhota said his agency must first perform a planning study. This would be followed by design, engineering and construction. Just as I previously wrote, he also agreed with me that there is no current capacity at Penn Station to support new Belmont Park service. Check out Governor Cuomoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019 $168.2 billion budget. There is no line item to

provide the MTA LIRR with additional funding for this project. These non existent dollars would have to be amended into the current MTA $32 billion 2014 2019 Five Year Capital Plan for supporting design and engineering, let alone construction of any future Belmont Park LIRR Intermodal Transportation Center. Most likely these funds to appear within the proposed next MTA 2020 - 2024 Five Year Capital Plan. MTA HQ, Planning, Operating and Finance along with LIRR staff, are already working behind the scene to develop this document. Many of the proposed 2020 2024 Five Year Capital Program projects and programs will come from the MTA 2014 - 2034 Twenty Year Long Term Capital Needs Assessment report. Both the current MTA Five Year Capital Plan and Twenty Year Capital Needs reports are available on the MTA web site. They make great reading. Perhaps there are better uses for the existing Belmont Park than building a new home for the Islanders Hockey team. Larry Penner (Larry Penner is a transportation historian and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.)

Johnny Whimple to appear at the Community Club On Wednesday, March 7, at 1:30pm, at the Garden City Casino, the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will present a musical program sponsored by the General Program Department, featuring Johnny Whimple, and his one man band. Johnny is a familiar face around town and has been performing since he was 16 years old. Johnny will be presenting songs starting from the 1950s and up to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music. He will be playing musical trivia with the audience, as well as a sing-a-long of

Irish songs to round out the performance. Please come and enjoy this program which is sure to put a smile on your face. All are welcome, there is a $5 dollar fee for guests. The program will be followed by coffee, tea and light refreshments presented by the hospitality committee of Ronnie Witt and Connie Brown. If anyone is interested in joining the Community Club please feel free to contact the club office on Tues., Wed. or Thurs. from 9:30am to 12:30pm at 746-0488.

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Resurrection Hosts GCHS art students’ work included in LIU’s Advanced Visions Exhibit “The Art of Marriage –Video Event” Resurrection Lutheran Church, Garden City, will host a two-day video event, designed to encourage and renew all marriages. “The Art of Marriage,” similar to a marriage seminar on video, consists of six sessions that weave together expert teaching, real-life stories, humorous vignettes, and more. The Art of Marriage video event features over 40 ministry leaders who provide biblically-centered teaching, while couples who have struggled in marriage share their stories of pain, loss, forgiveness, and grace. Sessions are Friday, Mar. 9, 7-9pm, and Saturday, Mar. 10, 9am-4:30pm. Reservations are $20 per

couple, or $10 per individual. For more information and to register, please visit resgc.org/marriage. Questions, contact Ken & Tiffany Smitelli or Deb and Gabe Cavacchioli thru the church office, 516.746.4426. Resurrection Lutheran Church is a Christian community of faith, with its main campus located at 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd., in Garden City. All are invited to worship at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday mornings, with Christian Education at 10 a.m. For more information, call 516.746.4426, or visit resgc.org.

Property tax assessment grievance workshops Garden City High School Advanced Placement (AP) art students Kaylah Bozkurtian (left) and Isabel Cara recently had the art works they are holding exhibited at “Advanced Visions 14” at the S.A.L. Gallery in the B. Davis Library, LIU’s CW Post campus. The young artists are students in Mr. Shawn Uttendorfer’s AP Studio Art class. “This year’s exhibition was held from December 11th through January 24th and included outstanding work from AP students across Long Island,” shared Mr. Uttendorfer.

Community Club to feature scene from Neil Simon play On Thursday, February 22nd at 1:30 PM in the Casino, The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will present Nancy Keegan and Harry Gross in A Visitor From New York, a scene from Neil Simon’s comedic play California Suite. They had originally intended to present The Real Inspector Hound, a short, one-act play by Tom Stoppard, until staffing issues forced a change in plans. Both Ms. Keegan and Mr. Gross are veterans of Long Island’s theatrical scene and have appeared with numerous acting companies. Last February, they presented an Agatha Christie play at the Community Club which was a great success, and we are delighted to have them back with us! A Visitor From New York, in which a divorced couple meet to wrangle over

the living arrangements for their teenage daughter, is one of the four scenes or “playlets” which compose California Suite. It exhibits all the humor, wit, compassion and humanity for which Neil Simon is legendary. Please join the Community Club for an entertaining afternoon of theatre! This special presentation is open to guests and nonmembers for a $5 fee. Refreshments will be provided after the program. The Community Club, established in 1919, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, creative and philanthropic programs and activities. To learn more about the Community Club and how you may become a member, please call the office at (516) 746-0488 between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the new tentative property tax assessment on your residence, you may dispute the assessed value between January 2, 2018 and March 1, 2018. Nassau County Legislator Laura M. Schaefer and New York State Senator Kemp Hannon are co-sponsoring a workshop on Tuesday, February 13th to help homeowners learn how to file a property tax assessment grievance application. At the workshop, a representative from the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission will

show residents how to use Assessment Review’s online tools to file a challenge online or via mail. The workshop will be held between 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. at the Garden City Senior Center, 6 Golf Club Lane, Garden City. Reservations are not necessary. For information on your specific property, please visit: LRV. nassaucountyny.gov For more information about the workshop, please contact Legislator Schaefer’s office at: 516-571-6214 • lschaefer@nassaucountyny.gov

WPOA Meet, Greet and Learn Over the last few months, a mailman on the west side of town was stealing credit cards and using the dark web (internet for shady deals) to obtain our neighbors personal information. . 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. In order to prevent damage to our credit scores, and in light of this criminal activity in our area, the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will hold two upcoming events. Meet, greet and learn will be held on Sunday, February 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Repeal Restaurant on New Hyde Park Road (south of St. Ann’s Church). We ask residents to come and learn about their credit reports and understand the various web sites and brochures available to prevent identity theft. Every year residents can obtain three free credit reports

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Red may be the color most often associated with Valentine’s Day, but those who want environmentally friendly ways to celebrate this day of love can tint the occasion with a little green. This list of earth-conscious Valentine’s Day gifts can provide inspiration for loving couples.

fair-trade, organic and free-range products. Don’t forget to extend the specialized shopping to include wine or other beverages that are locally sourced. • Give gifts of sustainable comfort. Practical but luxurious linens and clothing made from sustainable materials are great eco-friendly gifts. Bamboo bedding or organic cotton shirts offer comfort and promote environmental stewardship.

• Give organic chocolate. Eco-conscious chocolate connoisseurs will appreciate indulgent fine chocolates crafted with the planet in mind. Some of the world’s best chocolate is produced from small cacao farms that do not employ fungicide or insecticide in their farming practices. Choose chocolate artisans that produce their chocolate from responsibly-sourced ingredients for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat. • Plant a live gift. A living gift can be a symbol of enduring love and one that gives back to the environment. Couples can explore their options at local nurseries and plant a shade tree, shrubbery or even a fruit tree. This is certainly a gift that can give every year. • Write it down. Love notes are a simple, heartfelt gift. Choose to scribble down sentiments on recycled paper with nontoxic inks. Give that love note even more traction by framing it for a lasting gift.

Gifting green for Valentine’s Day is easier than one may think. Eco-conscious gifts are a smart idea for anyone who wants to impart minimal impact on the planet this February and beyond.

• Adopt an animal. Animal lovers crusade for their favorite mammals, reptiles and amphibians every day. Rather than exchanging a stuffed animal on Valentine’s Day that will only take up space on a shelf or bed, consider saving the life of a real animal. Conservation agencies can always use helping hands. Donations can be used to feed and shelter pets or to restore habitats for wild animals.

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DID YOU KNOW? Though certain elements of modern-day Valentine’s Day celebrations can be traced back to the 14th century, chocolate is not one of them. In his 1382 poem, “Parlement of Foules,” English poet Geoffrey Chaucer became the first to connect romance with St. Valentine’s D a y . Over the next several centuries, the day’s connection to romance only grew stronger, and by the Victorian era in England, it was not uncommon for lovers to profess their affections through songs, poetry and even the giving of roses as gifts. It was during the Victorian era that British chocolate manufacturer Richard Cadbury began searching for ways to use the cocoa butter that his company was extracting during the production of their drinking chocolate. In 1861, Cadbury decided to produce edible chocolates, which he even sold and marketed in heart-shaped boxes decorated with images of Cupid and rosebuds. It would be a few more decades before edible chocolates caught on in the United States, where they remain a must-have item for many Valentine’s Day celebrants more than 150 years after Cadbury first began selling them.

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STEAM is a HOT topic for the DiMartinos

Fifth grade teacher Mrs. DiMartino posed with one of her class’s completed STEAM projects.

This team chose cardboard tubes to build their structure.

“We were learning about the Maya and Aztec civilizations,” shared Stratford teacher Mrs. DiMartino about a recent fifth grade STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) project her class completed. “The students were asked to research information about Mayan and Aztec temples before choosing one to build as a team. They needed to discover why and where the temples were built, what types of designs there were, what they were used for, how many were built, and how many remain today, in addition to a few other questions.” Mrs. DiMartino explained further: “The student groups were asked to design a structure and decide what materials would be best to build it. They utilized science, engineering, math, and art to develop the design, size, and proportion of the temple, as well as to build the actual structure. They used technology to research the various temples and to view virtual tours of existing temples. They also used iPads to create an end-technology product such as an

iMovie, Google slide presentation, or Canva presentation to share the results of their research and demonstrate their understanding of the type of temple the team built. The students were very excited and enthused about the project. The temples they built came out great!” And the students really enjoyed the STEAM challenge, commenting: “It was great hands-on experience and it was fun.” (Oliver); “It took a lot of work and cooperation to know what everyone wanted to do to create the temple. We used the idea of ‘Fail Forward’ several times. When something didn’t work, we needed to try a different way.” (Madeleine); “It was really fun working together to build something with the people in my group. It was neat using natural resources to build something that looked really cool!” (Sean); “It was very good to work with other people to share your ideas and emotions. It was fun, but a lot of hard work to make the actual temple succeed.” (Margaret) – Well done, DiMartinos!

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Library’s FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team attends qualifier

The Garden City Public Library’s 6th Grade FIRST LEGO League Robotics team, the Drain Blasters, and their coaches, Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta and Children’s Librarian Barbara Grace, pose for a picture during the FIRST LEGO League Qualifier.

Members of the Garden City Public Library’s 6th Grade FIRST LEGO League Robotics team, the Drain Blasters, work on their robot at one of the practice tables during the FIRST LEGO League Qualifier.

The Drain Blasters displayed their research project and robot during the FIRST LEGO League Qualifier. The qualifier was held on Saturday, February 3 at Mineola High School.

Two Drain Blasters compete in one of the matches during the FIRST LEGO League Qualifier.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library 2018 Teen Video Challenge

If you are ages 13-18 and are interested in film-making, consider participating in the New York State 2018 Teen Video Challenge. Teens are asked to create a video to promote Summer Reading at the Garden City Public Library. The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Club is “Libraries Rock.” Winners will receive a $50 award for their library and a $100 award for the winning teen or teens. Entries are due by February 21. Please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-7428405 x242 for more information.

Vote for the 2018 Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes

This year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes will be decided by the tweens and teens. Stop by the Library in February and cast your vote on what you want your Summer Reading Club Prizes to be this year. Those voting must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 and are asked to only fill out one ballot. The nominees are as follows: • $50 AMC Movie Theaters Gift Card • $50 iTunes Gift Card • Ice Cream Maker • Polaroid ZIP Instant Mobile Photo Printer • Beats by Dr. Dre EP Wired-On Headphones • Amazon Echo • $50 Amazon Gift Card • Wacom Intuos Digital Drawing and Graphics Tablet • Samsung Gear VR Headset w/ Controller for Samsung Phones • Custom-Made Replica Lightsaber • $50 Simon Mall Gift Card (Roosevelt Field Mall) • Harry Potter Noble Collection Replica Wand Voting will be open until March 2. The nominees with the most votes will be this year’s Summer Reading Club Prizes, so make sure to get your vote in at the Library.

Blind Date with a Book February Display

For the month of February, let the Library play matchmaker and fix-youup on a “date” - with a book! The Tweens and Teens Department has set up a “Blind Date with a Book” Display at the Library. Tweens and teens are encouraged to check out one of our wrapped

books for a mystery “date” with a new book. Will your mystery “date” be a total dud or will you fall in love with the book of your dreams? The only way to find out is to take a chance and have a “blind date” with a book. Tweens and teens can check out their “blind date” at the circulation desk like they would any other book. Thanks to the tween and teen volunteers who helped make our display possible and make sure to stop by the Tweens and Teens Room in the month of February to check out one of our mystery books.

St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pops

Make St. Patrick’s Day Cake Pops with the Baking Coach on Saturday, March 10, 2PM-3PM at the Library. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, February 20 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program is for Grades 6-12 only. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

VolunTeens: February Volunteer Hours

Volunteers grades 6-12 can stop by to work on various library projects on the following days/times in February: • Mondays, February 12 and 26, 6PM-8PM • Wednesday, February 7, 4PM-6PM • Saturday, February 24, 2PM-4PM • Sunday, February 4, 2-4PM • Tuesday, February 20, 10AM-12PM • Wednesday, February 21, 10AM-12PM • Thursday, February 22, 4PM-6PM Registration is required and began Wednesday, January 31 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Teen Advisory Board Applications Deadline Extended

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-teenreview/. Please contact YA Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@ gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516742-8405 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: What Book Do You ♥?

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. For February, the topic will be “What Book Do You ♥?” Stop by the Library and make sure to share your answer 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 began Monday, February 5 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Movie Matinee Captain America: Civil War

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 began Monday, February 5 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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 began Monday, February 5 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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 began Monday, February 5 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

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 begins Tuesday, January 16 at 9:30AM in the Children’s Room. Registrants must be in grades 4-7.

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NAME: HEIDI F. AGE: 60 HOMETOWN: Woodmere, NY CONDITION: Cardiac arrest PROCEDURE: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) LIFE BEFORE HEART ATTACK: I was getting ready for my grandson’s birthday, when all of a sudden I became weak. I thought I was coming down with the flu. Before going to sleep, I called my son and told him that something didn’t feel right. We took no chances and called 911. The paramedics arrived and within minutes, I was in cardiac arrest. LIFE AFTER HEART ATTACK: I woke up a few days later and after many tests the doctors determined that the upper part of my heart wasn’t sending signals to the bottom part to pump blood, and that’s why my heart stopped. I was fitted with an ICD to treat my irregular heartbeat. After the procedure, I’m back to normal, I’m energetic, and I feel great. WHY CHOOSE SOUTH NASSAU? The entire cardiac team was amazing. No amount of words will ever help me express how thankful I am. They’re my heroes. They’re my angels.

To learn more about cardiac services available at South Nassau or to watch Heidi’s story, visit southnassau.org/cardiologystories. The American Heart Association recognizes this hospital for achieving 85% or higher compliance with all Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Achievement Measures and 75% or higher compliance with four or more Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Measures for two or more consecutive years and for documentation of all three Target: Heart FailureSM care components for 50% or more of eligible patients with heart failure discharged from the hospital to improve quality of patient care and outcomes.

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“My flu-like symptoms turned out to be a heart attack.”

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YA’s have a Blind Date with a Book

Tweens and teens are encouraged to check out one of the wrapped books on display outside the Tweens and Teens Room at the Library for a mystery “date” with a new book. Will your mystery “date” be a total dud or will you fall in love with the book of your dreams? The only way to find out is to take a chance and have a “blind date” with a book.

Check out the Library’s new winter displays

For Valentine’s Day, tween and teen volunteers created a Blind Date with a Book display for the month of February at the Garden City Public Library.

GC Library hosts programs for adults with special needs Join us at the Garden City Public Library in February, March, and April for monthly program for Adults with Special Needs. The programs are as follows: Friday, February 16, 1:30PM-2:30PM: Adult Coloring Workshop The Library will provide various art supplies for registrants to use, including markers, colored pencils, and coloring sheets. Registrants are encouraged to work at their leisure. Registration is required and begins Monday, February 5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Friday, March 16, 1:30PM-3:30PM: SensorySensitive Movie: Moana Come to the Library for a sensory-sensitive showing of Moana, which is rated PG. Registrants are welcome to bring

Garden City resident Eileen Gallagher stopped in the Library to browse the Library’s new winter displays. The displays include “Going for the Gold” with books on the Olympics and “February is American Heart Health Month.” Come browse the Garden City Public Library’s new winter displays on the first floor near the Circulation Desk. Get ready for the Olympics and check out a book from “Going for the Gold”. “February is American Heart Health Month” so browse this display for books on healthy heart cooking and wellness. Have you ever remembered the cover of the book but not its title? Have fun selecting a book from the “I Don’t Remember the Title…

But the Cover is Red” display. Learn more about Irish culture, history, literature, and cooking from the Ireland display. You can also learn about women’s history by checking out a book about women who have made their mark on our society. Among the other new displays for are DVDs and books about Oscar winning films and DVDs from the Masterpiece Theater collection.

a lunch with them; the Library will provide snacks and a beverage. Registration is required and begins Monday, March 5 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Friday, April 27, 1:30PM-2:30PM: Lunch and Bingo Enjoy a few rounds of bingo at the Library while having lunch. The Library will provide pizza for lunch and a beverage. Registration is required and begins Monday, April 16 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper. Please note - adults with special needs must be accompanied by an adult caregiver for the duration of the program. While these programs are designed for adults with special needs, all ages and abilities are welcome. These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

GC Library Presidents’ Day Weekend The Garden City Public Library will be closed on: • Sunday, February 18 • Monday, February 19 – Presidents’ Day

Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14th is Valentine’s Day – a day of love and romance! The Children’s Room has a large selection of books on Valentine’s Day including: I Love You Dear Dragon by Margaret Hillert, Here Comes Valentine Cat! by Deborah Underwood, Mouse and Mole: A Secret Valentine by Wong Herbert Yee, Valentine’s Day Sweets & Treats by Ruth Owen, and Valentine’s Day Crafts by Jean Eick! Come to the Library and find a sweet book to give to someone you love! This February is also the start of the 2018 Olympics in South Korea, Black History Month, Presidents Day, and Chinese New Year. Books about each of these events are prominently displayed for all to see. Check them out and read all about them.

Art from Cathedral Nursery School

The Children’s Room has become an art gallery. We are proudly displaying art created by students from Cathedral Nursery School. Please stop by and admire the creative art by budding artists.

Storytime and Book Discussion Registrations

Registration for Winter storytimes and book discussions began on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. 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. A new storytime addition Evening Pajama Time for working parents will be held on the following Thursdays in March: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 7:00 PM. This program will be for children ages 3-6 and registration online at Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required beginning Tuesday, February 13 at 9:30 AM. You must do a separate registration for each child you want enrolled in the program. 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 for book discussions in the Children’s Room began on Tuesday, January 16. Non-residents can register beginning Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 9:30 AM. Please arrive promptly. 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 with science teacher Chris Buchman will follow book discussion. 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 -10:45 AM, and for children ages 18-29 months and an adult caregiver from 11 - 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 to 5 PM and is for children in Grades Kindergarten

Library Board to meet There will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees on Monday, February 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library in the Library’s Board Room.

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, 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.

For Tweens in Grades 4 -7

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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News from the Children’s Room

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.

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Don Clavin: Challenging your property tax assessments

Garden City Public Library Monday, February 12, 2018 at 7PM Due to popular demand, Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin is returning to the Garden City Public Library on Monday, February 12, at 7PM. Mr. Clavin will be presenting a free taxpayer forum to educate residents about challenging their property assess-

ments and how they can successfully fight back. Residents should challenge their assessments annually. Officials at the forum will show residents the step by step process of filing a grievance and also include information about property tax exemptions. This program is open to all. No registration is necessary.

Local artist honored at National Arts Club

Stories & Songs of Ireland Jim Hawkins: 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.

AARP Driver Safety Program

Wednesday, March 28th In person Registration Begins Saturday, March 17th at 9:30 AM Garden City Public Library In person registration begins Saturday, March 17th at 9:30AM at the Reference Desk for the AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. The course will be given Wednesday, March 28th from 9:30AM - 4PM. Registration is limited to Garden City library cardholders and must be done in

person with photo identification, proof of age (preferably a driver’s license), along with your AARP membership card. Payment of $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-members for course materials and must be made at the time of registration. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may begin to register on Sunday, March 25th if space is available. Cash will not be accepted. You must pay by check made payable to AARP.

American Gothic and Other Fables 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.

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Artist Lillian Forziat on the left and Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club President Jeanette Dick together with Lillian’s painting Listening at the National Arts Club. BY MATTHEW ARMOND Garden City resident Lillian Forziat received the Leila Gardin Sawyer Award for her oil painting Listening at the 121st Annual Open Juried Exhibition of fine art sponsored by the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club (CLWAC) located on Broadway in lower Manhattan. The exhibition was held in the prestigious National Arts Club (NAC) in Gramercy Park South, and while at the time of this printing the paintings have been taken down from the Grand Gallery walls, and the sculptures removed from their Gregg Gallery pedestals, the images of all of these jury accepted works of art are still available for viewing on the CLWAC website, www.CLWAC.org. I could not help but overhear a comment made by the artist in reply to an observer’s praise during the exhibition’s benefit reception. “I saw this fellow in Germany, and I was immediately fascinated with the possibility of doing a portrait of him,” Lillian confided. Known for her elegantly subtle still lifes, landscapes, and seascapes, this first foray into portrait-style figurative work has met with positive regard from expert jurors, and from what I observed at the reception, substantial interest from fellow artists and public guests as well. Leila Gardin Sawyer (1883-1977) was

an accomplished New York City artist. Known professionally as Leila Sawyer, her brush captured the many moods and seasons of Greenwich Village, the East River area around Beekman Place and the United Nations complex, and Westport, CT. She was a staunch advocate of women artists in the United States, and her legacy continues through awards presented by the CLWAC, the American Artists Professional League, the National Association of Women Artists and other such organizations. Ms Forziat is deeply appreciative of not only having her work accepted into this long-standing distinguished exhibition of representational fine art, but also, and perhaps especially, to have that work be recognized for excellence by a panel of expert fine art jurors. To also receive the Leila Gardin Sawyer Award in the memory of an accomplished woman artist who was successful at a time when works by women were often overlooked has been icing on a delicious cake. She is looking forward to her up-coming outdoor art festival season, which is now in the early planning stage, and which typically has her exhibiting in festivals and shows in various venues from Virginia to Rhode Island. Listening may be seen at the CLWAC website, and many of Lillian Forziat’s other works may be seen on her website, www.lillianforziat.com.

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From page 1 in anticipation of changes to the federal tax code, and those homeowners will also get full refunds of the overcharge. Garden City resident Bill Goldschein

noticed that his “Sewer Disposal Zone” tax line item had gone up from $474 to $844 this year and contacted both the Village of Garden City and Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaeffer to find out why. Legislator Schaeffer, as

well as other county legislators who had been informed about the problem, brought the matter to the attention of the new County Executive. Curran will request that the county legislature approve a local law to issue

refunds and corrected tax bills. She said she has also ordered the Office of Management and Budget to identify and modernize outdated budgeting processes and adopt appropriate internal controls to prevent future mistakes.

Longtime baseball coach’s age discrimination suit settled From page 1 her business. What will stop other parents from approaching her if their kid does not play? Maybe the other Garden City coaches need to worry about this now with a bad precedent set. People know how competitive GCHS sports are but now the school district opened up Pandora’s Box by doing what they did to Rich Smith,” Maloney told the News. He feels that the stellar baseball season that the GCHS team had in the spring of 2017 would be the same result if Rich Smith were still the head coach, as many of the student athletes were on his 2016 team too. Smith’s attorney Robert Sullivan, whose practice and home is within the Village of Garden City, spoke with the News this week about the conclusion of the case: “Rich is 75 years old, he packed up and left for Florida where he lives fulltime. He left disappointed and sold his house, Sullivan said. He added that he has not heard any question, comment or notes about the conclusion of the case from the district or interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alan Groveman. Once the age-discrimination lawsuit was served upon the district, filed in March of 2017 and five months

before Dr. Groveman arrived in Garden City Public Schools, the only contact the attorney and Smith had with the school district was through the schools’ attorneys. Sullivan said this week the handling of Smith in 2016, from the season’s end to the fall interview for his 44-year job, “was Dawn Cerrone’s decision rubber-stamped by Superintendent of Schools Feirsen. The interim superintendent had nothing to do with it,” he explains. People along Seventh Street and GCHS alumni all across the country have commented and asked about Rich Smith, Sullivan’s client, routinely in the past 20 months. “The well-wishes and support for Rich, ‘thanks for standing up for him’ are comments I get all the time. The community’s support for Richie was fabulous,” Sullivan told the News. However. the end of Smith’s era was not a home run in the district. Neither Sullivan or Maloney expect a 44-year career here to be celebrated. “I would not expect the school district to do anything for Smith in the future, it is not the way they operate. The matter is settled; it’s over and that’s that. It is a shame they don’t do something for Rich and his service, but I do not expect them to do something,”

Sullivan told the News. In terms of the end of Smith’s four-decade run in coaching, Sullivan said baseball depends on the talents the team has. He congratulates the 2017 team on its success and says the great season last spring would have been similar, on the field, with Smith still leading GCHS. Rich Smith was hired in 1966 as the JV coach for Garden City High School, a title he held for six seasons. He completed the 2016 baseball season and subsequently, the fall 2016 football season as the Trojans’ Middle School assistant coach and then interviewed for his four-decade leadership role, only to be turned down. His lawsuit alleged that the district violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act as Smith, at age 74, was not invited back for the 2017 spring season, and a much younger coach replaced him. Looking ahead for Spring 2018, the current GCHS team has some of the underclassmen players Smith coached up until 2016 scheduled to participate. Maloney said the baseball team dynamics in the 2016 season made for some tough coaching decisions on Smith’s part: “Within a team’s core, you put the egos and ages of players aside and rec-

ognize who is helping and who isn’t. A 15-year old sophomore might help your team more, at the present and for future seasons, than a senior who has not gotten better since their sophomore year. You can’t make friends with people and parents by benching a senior or doing this and that, it’s like life and the nature of sports. Parents had decided on circumventing everything by going to the school or athletic director to get their way,” Maloney explains, looking back on the saga. Another impact on the school district and Garden City athletics can be the financial hit on the budget for 20182019 and subsequent academic years, reflective of the settlement with Smith and the related attorney’s fees. Maloney tells the News he considers the district having to cut funding for another program, or for the baseball team itself in terms of equipment or accommodating enough players. “Last season my brother played football at GCHS (on the county championship team), but we don’t know how this lawsuit and settlement trickles down in numbers. The school district may not be able to pay for having two, three more players on teams because they’ve wasted all that money on legal fees,” he said.

Traffic Commission solves an East safety concern

From page 3 contributed to the delay in the flow of traffic from Cambridge,” she explained. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson says the GCPD’s review of data indicated in three of the last five years there were over five accidents at the Cambridge/First intersection. That is one of the conditions listed in the often-referenced Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for warranting an all-way stop. There was one accident in 2-16, but five in 2017, and the stop sign Hyer referenced came up two years ago. “The only problem with that is for that location is it would be really difficult for placement. The only way in that area, I don’t know if it will qualify, is that a traffic light could provide an oddshaped intersection relief, or a potential redesign. Other than that it’s probably too difficult,” Jackson said. Trustee Hyer asked if a traffic light would work better than the existing stop signs on Cambridge at First. “I think the volume is going to stay the same, and it is

an odd-shaped intersection so I do not think we can have an all-way stop sign,” Jackson said. Hyer noted that it becomes a county decision on a traffic light with a county road involved. “We can have the county examine another issue here in Garden City,” he said, with support from Trustee Robert Bolebruch at the January meeting. The Commission has referred the intersection for a light to Nassau County. With another application before the Commission that evening, for a fourway stop to be created at the intersection of Tremont Street and Pine Street (which has two existing stop signs) the Commission heard that the EPOA opposed any change after it reviewed accident and speed data provided by the Garden City Police. EPOA Vice President Steve Ilardi said directors discussed the issue with the traffic study provided by the GCPD, “plus the vehicle count and the speeds,” the EPOA did not feel this warrants a four-way stop. The Commission did not take an action to make the intersection a four-way stop.

A request to change the two-hour maximum parking signs at Chestnut Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to an actual two-hour window of 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. was rejected by the Commission in January. The Country Life Press LIRR station is the reason, as the proximity would indicate to LIRR riders that they can park there continuously for the rest of a day starting at 10 a.m. Ilardi said that the concerned resident who brought this to the EPOA is unable to park in front of their house the entire day due to the regulation. “The issue is the whole area is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. restricted next to the station. About 18 months ago we added signage on Magnolia Avenue and Chestnut for another resident, and for this same reason people were parking there. The EPOA is not in favor because the whole area is impacted,” Ilardi said. Commissioner Jackson says the police force allows a grace period of several minutes but it enforces the street as a two-hour zone. The Commission voted in favor of the EPOA recommendation

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Village residents overcharged for county sewer tax

to not change the signage on Chestnut. Finally, the Commission provided a glimpse on the good news received late last year, with a traffic light approved by Nassau County for Third Street in the central section. As of the Commission meeting January 11 a timetable was not prepared for announcement. But with the village’s weekly News & Information press release on January 26, the schedule was set up as the beginning of February for the crucial new signal to be active: “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. Nassau 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,” the village announced.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST LUIS E. ROBAYO, Jr., et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 28, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on February 20, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 135 SECOND STREET, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 34, BLOCK 147, LOT 248. Approximate amount of judgment $1,261,858.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 11479/09. ALEXANDRA HENNESSY, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 GC 0723 4X 01/19,26,02/02,09 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Kathleen M Higdon LLC ; Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 1/23/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 105 Mulberry Ave Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0727 6X 02/02,09,16,23,3/02,09

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2018, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2018 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or

assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2017 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $125.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2018 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 15,2018. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record

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which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.

The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly

or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York GC 0729 2x 2/2,9

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Grace Womens Wellness LLC. Arts of Org. filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/27/2017. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The principal business address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 197 Brompton Rd., Garden City, NY 11530 Purpose: any lawful act or activity. GC 0730 6X 02/09,16,23,03/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Mary X. Lo Galbo, LLC; Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 1/30/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 40 Washington Avenue Garden City New York 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. GC 0731 6X 02/09,16,23,03/02,09,16

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Speed Cameras

We have noticed the recent interest in the press regarding our request to the State that the Village of Garden City be granted Home Rule legislation to allow us the ability to utilize camera technology to prevent speeding in our Village. This is not a new issue for us. We passed our resolutions on this matter twice in the last three years and have stated why we believe in using technology for this task several times in the Garden City News, on the Village website and at Village meetings. We are happy to provide additional information as to why we believe this issue is very important to our residents. The entire Board of Trustees believes this is a very simple issue: First and foremost, having the ability to use this technology will lower costs to provide this safety-based service. We believe taxpayers cannot afford to spend more tax dollars on the five to 10 additional officers it would cost to have effective speed enforcement in the Village. We have numerous streets in basically a six-mile square area. That is

The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester: Joseph Bonafede of Garden City is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in business administration. Francis Caponegro of Garden City is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in media studies & production. Kimberly Chan of Garden City is a member of the Class of 2021 and is majoring in biology. Jack Durand of Garden City is a member of the Class of 2021 and is majoring in liberal arts. Joanna Keating of Garden City is a member of the Class of 2018 and is

a lot of geography to cover and patrol. Second, as taxpayers and residents we would all be better served if our police were freed up from writing tickets for speeding and instead were focused on patrolling our neighborhoods and deterring more serious crime. We would rather that our terrific officers patrol our neighborhoods to deter burglaries and other forms of larceny and other crimes than have them sit on the side of a road for three hours writing speeding tickets to a few violators. We have excellent officers. They work hard but they cannot be everywhere. Let them focus on other matters where technology cannot provide a solution. Third, the cameras are a 24/7 effective and more productive way to deter speeding. Drivers know where the police sit - even when we rotate their location. They know that the police cannot be there 24/7. And drivers know that while an officer is writing a ticket - they can speed by with virtual impunity. Traffic patterns, as a result of technology, have changed and have made enforcement more difficult. Why should we not use technology to change as well and have better enforcement? Finally, what business is this issue to the State? This is an issue of safety and traffic enforcement in our own borders, our own Village. Why do we not have the right to control what goes on in our Village? In our view, there is no state level interest in this issue that would provide a basis for our state level representatives to not fully support this request. We have not heard one reason to deny this request other than “Nassau County’s past program for speed cameras was badly handled.” We will have signage in place long before the cameras are running. We will put their locations on our website and in other places. There will be no “speed trap” for the unwary. We do not have much sympathy for those who race down our streets near

playing fields and schools at 50 miles per hour and then complain that they received a ticket from a camera and not a police officer. Whether you are a resident or a non-resident, speed limits are imposed everywhere for a legitimate reason. Can someone legitimately complain that they did not know the speed limit in a residential area was 30 miles per hour or 20 miles per hour near a school? In what other Village or town is there a different speed limit? Is this an objection to having speed limits? We doubt it. Is it legitimate to believe it would be acceptable for a police officer to serve a speeding ticket but “unfair” if a camera caught a violator speeding? Whether you are a resident or non-resident, under our proposal, if you exceed our speed limits by more than 10 miles per hour, you will be ticketed. The ticket would not result in points and would not be used to change insurance rates but would be subject to a fine of up to $150. There is no discrimination against anyone. The cameras don’t favor residents over non-residents. In our humble opinion, if you don’t want to abide by the law, then don’t drive in our Village. Anyone is free to take a different route. We urge our residents to demand that our State legislators pass this Home Rule request to give us the ability to use speed cameras.

Garden City Pool Sponsorships

A variety of advertising and promotion options are available through the Garden City Pool. With nearly 9,000 members joining the Pool each year and hundreds of guests coming each week, you will receive a tremendous opportunity to get your message across to local patrons. Members, why not sponsor a movie night for your child? The sponsorship includes 10 tickets, 10 popcorns and a special sign and announcement recognizing you at Movie Night. For more information and pricing call Tom McGerty at 516-483-2525.

Boards and Commissions

Trustees are reappointing nine residents to various Village Boards and Commissions. The Village depends upon its residents to function and perform many valuable services. There are several openings with respect to Boards and Commissions that need filling. Selections will be made in Spring 2018. The new terms begin in April 2018. Visit www.gardencityny.net to review the nature of each Board or Commission. The four Property Owners’ Associations help identify candidates and positions are allocated among residents from the four sections of the Village, with additional positions at large. If interested, please contact your POA president or Village Clerk Karen Altman. Submit a resume or similar information describing your interest and qualifications for a particular board or commission. Below is a list of the various Boards and Commissions that have members with expiring terms in April 2018. Existing members are, of course, welcome to submit their names for continued service. • Planning Commission: There are four seats open for a term beginning April 12, 2018. This is a three-year term. • Environmental Advisory Board: There are two seats open for a term beginning April 12, 2018. This is a fouryear term. • Architectural Design Review Board: There are four seats open for a term beginning April 12, 2018. This is a three-year term. • Zoning Board of Appeals: There is one seat open for a term beginning April 12, 2018. This is a five-year term. • Board of Commissioner of Cultural and Recreational Affairs: There is one seat open for a term beginning April 12, 2018. This is a four-year term. • Library Board: There is one seat open for a term beginning January 1, 2019. This is a five-year term.

College Notes majoring in psychology/special education. Kiana LeClaire of Garden City is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in communication. Alyssa Lo Re of Garden City is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in accounting. Nora Proce of Garden City is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in English. Joseph Rocco of Garden City is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in accounting. Michael Sirico of Garden City is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in computer science. Katherine Sutton of Garden City is

a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in business administration. n

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following Garden City students made the dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester: Olivia Patrice Connors, Carissa Mariel Mastanduono, Megan Sarah McLoughlin, Kelsey Lynn Whitney. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. n

Matthew B. Mulligan of Garden City completed a bachelor of science degree in business administration in Fall 2017 at SUNY Oswego and was recognized

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From page 9 all those stores such as Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom - love to tout themselves in advertisements as being in Garden City, yet they are not and they do not pay Village taxes. They do share our postal code, which is set by the U.S. Postal Service, but they do not share your tax burden. The myth continues. Over this past weekend, Mayor Brian Daughney was in Lake Placid with his daughter’s figure skating team (second place by the way) when another parent who owns a business located on Stewart Avenue near the Meadowbrook Parkway - well east of the Village’s borders - informed the Mayor about how his business pays Garden City taxes. He was very surprised to learn from the Mayor that his business was not in Garden City and he did not pay taxes to our Village.

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at the college’s Commencement in December. A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases summa cum laude, with highest honor (grade averages of 3.8 to 4.0); magna cum laude, with great honor (grade averages of 3.6 to 3.79); and cum laude, with honor (grade averages of 3.30 to 3.59).

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Stewart School presents its 80th opera: The Tales of Hoffmann

On January 18th, two casts of fifthgrade students at Stewart School, 149 strong, presented the school’s 80th Opera: The Tales of Hoffmann. Under the direction of music teacher Mrs. Kelly Grace, the Class of 2025 performed before delighted audiences that included parents and family members, schoolmates, and students from Stratford and the district’s primary schools. The production would not have been possible without the help of assistant director Ms. Donna Cornelius,

Mr. Robert Townsend (sound), Mr. Frank DeMonaco (script), Ms. Melissa Pashayan (backdrop), and, of course, the fifth grade parents (costumes, coaching, and moral support!). Congratulations to Stewart’s fifth graders on a(nother) highly successful opera production! To view a complete photo album from both casts, please visit Stewart’s website, under “Photo Gallery” at the top of the home page: https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/ domain/1373

Excited fifth graders get ready backstage for this year’s opera, The Tales of Hoffmann.

Two dozen dancers performed during Stewart School’s The Tales of Hoffmann.

Nearly 150 fifth graders at Stewart School participated in the two casts for this year’s opera at Stewart – the school’s 80th production!

Hoffman (Cast 2) weaves a story of love, magic, and betrayal in song.

Hoffman tries the glasses that let him see everyone’s true nature. (Cast 1)

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The story takes a whimsical turn when Dr. Spalanzani reveals his automaton, Olympia. (Cast 1)

Hoffman falls in love with the almost-perfect Olympia. (Cast 2)

Miffed that Dr. Spalanzani wants to take full credit for Olympia’s creation, Coppelius sabotages the automaton by pulling out some of the robot’s parts. (Cast 2)

“Hoffmann” continues with the story of Giulietta as she and Nicklausse sing. (Cast 1)

When Olympia makes her debut, she keeps losing power and needs to be rewound to continue her aria. (Cast 1)

Hoffmann attends the ball where he finds Giulietta, another love interest (unrequited). (Cast 2)

Continued on page 50

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Stewart School presents its 80th opera: The Tales of Hoffmann

Continued from page 49

Giulietta consoles Schlemil as he is jealous of the attention she is giving to Hoffmann. (Cast 1) A duel ensues and Hoffmann slays Schlemil. (Cast 2)

Hoffmann sneaks into the house of the ailing Antonia, his previous love who was separated from him by her father Crespel. (Cast 1)

And so concluded the “The Tales of Hoffman” performed by 149 Stewart School fifth graders on January 18th.

Antonia inherited her mother’s beautiful voice, but her efforts make her illness worsen to the point of demise. (Cast 2)

The Garden City Public Library’s Drain Blasters, in cooperation with the Garden City Friends of STEM, were proud to hold a team meet for fellow Garden City FIRST LEGO League teams at the Garden City Public Library on Saturday, January 13. The Drain Blasters is the Library’s Sixth Grade FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team, which started up this year and is led by coaches Laura Giunta, who is the Head of Young Adult Services at the Library, and Barbara Grace, who is the Head of Children’s Services at the Library. Five teams, including the Library’s team, participated in the meet; the other four teams who participated were Red Panda Invasion, the Techno Trojans, the H20mies (the 7th Grade Garden City

Middle School team), and the Aquabots (the 8th Grade Garden City Middle School team). Many thanks to the Garden City Friends of STEM for their continuous support of the Library’s team and to Mr. Bill Scalchunes for his support of a mentor for the team. The teams were able to share with each other their robot designs for the competition as well as talk about their research projects. Thanks also to all the teams and coaches who came to the Library to participate in the meet. The Library and the Drain Blasters look forward to participating in the next FIRST LEGO League event, which will be a Qualifier held on Saturday, February 3 at the Mineola High School.

The Library’s FIRST LEGO League Sixth Grade Robotics Team, the Drain Blasters, demonstrate their robot for other Garden City FIRST LEGO League teams during the Library’s FIRST LEGO League team meet.

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FIRST LEGO League Team Meet at the Garden City Public Library

The Garden City Middle School’s 7th Grade Robotics Team, the H20mies, run one of their robot missions for other Garden City FIRST LEGO League teams during the Library’s FIRST LEGO League team meet.

The Garden City Middle School’s 8th Grade Robotics Team, the Aquabots, show their robot to other Garden City FIRST LEGO League teams during the Library’s FIRST LEGO League team meet.

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GC Men’s Fencers Place 2nd at Nassau County Team Championship Quarterfinal against Wheatley

On January 31st, the GCHS Men’s Varsity Fencing team returned to the team playoffs as the 3rd seed in defense of last year’s Championship title. In this home quarterfinal round, they fenced the 6th seeded Wheatley team. These teams had split their two regular season meets with GC winning the season opener 18-9 and losing a close 1/18/18 meet 12-15. As in the regular season, the winner of the playoff is the first team to reach 14 individual bout wins in the three weapons. Unlike regular meets, which contain 27 bouts, fencing ends with the 14th win. In the quarterfinal, GC led 5-4 after the first and 10-8 after the second round. In the third round, a sabre sweep by Senior Captain Quentin Bucknor and sophomores Christos Yannios and Logan O’Grady set the stage in foil for sophomore Zach Ortiz, who closed out the match with a win. The 14-8 GC victory secured the team’s trip to the semifinals. There were solid showings by several fencers in the quarterfinal, including: Foil - Zach Ortiz (3-0) and Philip Acinapuro (2-0); Sabre - Quentin Bucknor (2-1); Christos Yannios (2-1); and Logan O’Grady (2-1). Also contributing timely wins were seniors Calum Gribbin and Captain Colin McVicar (épée) and sophomore Sebastian Vazquez (foil).

Semifinal against Great Neck South

Quentin Bucknor fights off his airborne opponent in the final against Jericho

Quentin Bucknor starts off the semifinal against Great Neck South with a sabre win

On February 3rd the Nassau County Fencing Team Tournament Championship was held at Jericho High School. In the semifinal, the GC Men’s Fencing team squared off

against 2nd seeded Great Neck South, whose 11-1 record had won it this year’s Large School Championship. Great Neck South had won both of the regular season meets against GC, 19-8 on December 4th and 17-10 on January 12th. Notwithstanding those tough losses and GNS being favored, GC entered the semifinal with confidence that they could pull out the victory. Things looked great when the first four bouts were won with a sabre sweep by Quentin Bucknor, Christos Yannios and Logan O’Grady and a win by senior Captain Philip Acinapuro. But tension mounted when the next five bouts were lost, leaving the score 4-5 after the first round. In the second round, the team took the lead at 10-8. Wins in the third round by Quentin Bucknor, Christos Yannios, Philip Acinapuro and Zach Ortiz finished off a hard fought 14-10 victory and secured GC’s return to the Championship Final. Outstanding efforts in the semifinals included: Sabre - Quentin Bucknor (3-0); Christos Yannios (2-1); Logan O’Grady (2-1); Foil - Philip Acinapuro (3-0); and Zach Ortiz (2-1). Also contributing wins to get to the final were Sebastian Vazquez (foil) and Colin McVicar (épée).

Championship Final against Jericho

For the third year in a row, GC met Jericho in the Men’s Team Fencing Final. Jericho won in 2016 and GC won last year, having ended a 10-year Championship drought. This year, Jericho was the 1st seed based on a perfect 12-0 season, which won it the Small School Championship. Though

Philip Acinapuro goes 3-0 in foil in the semifinal and sets up the GC win

ing: Sabre - Quentin Bucknor (3-0); Foil - Philip Acinapuro (2-0) and Zach Ortiz (2-0). Also contributing to the win total was a victory by Calum Gribbin. Though the team fell just short in its title defense, its appearance in the final for the third year in a row (despite injuries and graduating some top-notch fencers these last two years) is a testament to the hard work of these young fencers under the excellent guidance of their coach, Kevin Oliver (who deserv-

Colin McVicar avoids a toe touch and wins his épée bout against GNS

Philip Acinapuro fencing foil in the final against Jericho

Logan O’Grady in the semifinal fencing sabre

edly three-peated as Coach of the Year). Congratulations to the team and Coach Oliver on another outstanding season. Additionally, special thanks to the women’s fencing team and Coach Denise Holz, who came out to support and cheer the men’s playoff run. And finally, thanks to the GC parents who filled the stands and cheered every GC touch. Well done everyone! The 2017-2018 GC Boys Varsity Fencing squad is comprised of 16 fenc-

ers in grades 9-12. The squads for each weapon are: Sabre - Quentin Bucknor (12), Christian Durante (11), Logan O’Grady (10), Christos Yannios (10), Ian Bailey (9); Foil - Phillip Acinapuro (12), Zachary Ortiz (10), Sebastian Vazquez (10), Ryan Bradley (9), Andrew Burns (9), Cole Plastaras (9); - Calum Gribbin (12), Colin McVicar (12), Bryce Morrison (11), Sean Mass (9), Logan Morrison (9).

Christos Yannios fencing sabre in final

Zach Ortiz closes out the semifinal in overtime to get GC back to the Championship match

Zach Ortiz fencing foil in the final

Calum Gribbin fencing épée against Jericho

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Jericho had won the regular season meet 21-6, the GC team entered the final with confidence after its win over Great Neck South. Jericho led after the first round 5-4, but GC had kept it close with wins from Quentin Bucknor, Philip Acinapuro, Zach Ortiz, and Calum Gribbin. Jericho’s lead grew in the second round to 11-7 and they ultimately prevailed to win the Championship 14-8. In the final, there were again outstanding efforts by GC fencers includ-

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Garden City doctor honored for philanthropy to Winthrop

Left to right: E. Ramone Segree, EdD, Vice President of Development at NYU Winthrop; Alan Jacobson, MD, Chief Research Officer at NYU Winthrop; John F. Collins, President and CEO of NYU Winthrop Hospital; David R. Doucette, PhD; Charles M. Strain, Chairman of the Board of Directors of NYU Winthrop; and John Aloia, MD, Chief Academic Officer, at a special ribbon cutting reception to mark the naming of the David R. Doucette Clinical Research Center at NYU Winthrop Hospital. It is well known that one of the fundamental principles of serving as an Eagle Scout is to always leave a place better than how you found it. This certainly rings true for long-time Eagle Scout and Garden City resident, David R. Doucette, PhD. Dr. Doucette’s first encounter with NYU Winthrop Hospital (then known as Nassau Hospital) dates back to 1962, when he came to the hospital for surgery. A then “nervous 16-year-old,” Dr. Doucette was comforted there by several familiar faces who knew his mother, Mary Alyce. At the time, Mary Alyce

knitted cancer bandages as a member of the Hospital Auxiliary. “I was struck by how nice everybody was and how they went out of their way to put me at ease,” recalls Dr. Doucette. “That is a legacy I still see at the hospital today.” Two years later, Dr. Doucette’s mother convinced him to become involved with the hospital as a volunteer. “That led to my claim of being the first male candy striper in Winthrop’s history. I was in Nuclear Medicine with one of the region’s first cobalt machines, an early form of radiation therapy which

was being used for cancer care. It was an intense experience and becoming a part of the team that helped comfort patients and their families was a source of great pride for me. I have seen the kindness and warmth of Winthrop from both sides of the counter.” When faced with healthcare challenges in more recent years, Dr. Doucette, who is a very successful electrical engineer, decided to pause and take an inventory of both his life and resources. “When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease a few years ago, I stopped and considered where I was and realized that I should shift my focus to the end-game. It was a sobering evaluation, but led to some important insights,” he said. Wanting to invest in something with lasting impact, Dr. Doucette selected NYU Winthrop as the recipient of a generous gift in honor of the outstanding medical care he received through the course of his lifetime. Recently, members of NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Board of Directors, senior administration, and staff, as well as friends and colleagues of Dr. Doucette, gathered to celebrate this gift at a special cocktail reception, which marked the official naming of the David R. Doucette Clinical Research Center. Housed within the hospital’s new, 95,000-square-foot Research and Academic Center, the David R. Doucette Clinical Research Center will undoubtedly impact scores of individuals for generations to come. “Research endeavors are meant to help everyone,” remarked John F. Aloia, MD, Chief Academic Officer at NYU Winthrop Hospital. “We are very appreciative to Dr. Doucette for his magnanimous gift and know that the physical building in which this Center is housed

will increasingly attract great researchers who are working to improve the health of humankind.” “David Doucette is the pinnacle of what it means to be a philanthropist,” added Alan Jacobson, MD, Chief Research Officer at NYU Winthrop. “He has devoted his time and energy to a great cause.” In addition to his namesake contribution to the David R. Doucette Clinical Research Center, Dr. Doucette’s important prior and planned gifts to the hospital include funding for Parkinson’s Disease research, supporting the hospital’s Annual Fund/President’s Circle (which includes over 100 donors who have contributed at the $1,000 level and above), as well as plans for a gift to the Patient Relations Office in honor of his late mother, after whom the office will be named. “Philanthropy, or a love of humankind, is at the very core of David Doucette,” said E. Ramone Segree, EdD, Vice President of Development at NYU Winthrop. Dr. Segree, who is also an Eagle Scout, presented Dr. Doucette with a special memento upon the Clinical Research Center’s naming after him. “From an early age, my mother gave me the ability to spot good investments. Although this is technically a ‘donation,’ I’d like to correct that – I don’t make donations, I make investments, and this is one of my strongest. I’m sure it will fulfill my values of leaving the world a better place than how I found it.” For more information about giving to NYU Winthrop ww, call the Office of Development at (516) 663-2708 or visit www.winthrop.org/giving-to-winthrop.

David R. Doucette, PhD, (center) is joined by his doctors, colleagues and friends to celebrate the naming of the David R. Doucette Clinical Research Center.

February 9, 2018

State Department Implements New Travel Advisory System, New Info Hub for US Travelers BY KAREN RUBIN

Enjoying a sailing adventure in the Philippines. The State Department issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for Philippines: Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting possible kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in the Philippines. Terrorist and armed groups may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. © Sarah Falter/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

On January 10, 2018, the Department of State launched changes in how information is shared with U.S. travelers, replacing Travel Alerts and Warnings for countries that warrant them to a new system where every country has a Travel Advisory with a level ranging from 1 to 4. The advisories are hosted in a redesigned hub for traveler information, travel.state.gov. “These changes are intended to provide U.S. citizens with clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide,” the State Department stated in a press advisory. • Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions: This is the lowest advisory level for safety and security risk. There is some risk in any international travel. Conditions in other countries may differ from those in the United States and may change at any time. • Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution: Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. • Level 3 – Reconsider Travel: Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. • Level 4 – Do Not Travel: This is the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks. During an

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Continued from page D1 emergency, the U.S. government may have very limited ability to provide assistance. The Department of State advises that U.S. citizens not travel to the country or leave as soon as it is safe to do so. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. The Travel Advisories for each country replace previous Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. While the State Department will issue an overall Travel Advisory level for every country, levels of advice may vary for specific locations or areas within a country. For instance, U.S. citizens may be advised to “Exercise Increased Caution” (Level 2) in a country, but to “Reconsider Travel” (Level 3) to a particular area within the country. Detailed Travel Advisories also will provide clear reasons for the level assigned, using established risk indicators, and offer specific advice to U.S. citizens who choose to travel there: C – Crime: Widespread violent or organized crime is present in areas of the country. Local law enforcement may have limited ability to respond to serious crimes T – Terrorism: Terrorist attacks have occurred and/or specific threats against civilians, groups, or other targets may exist. U – Civil Unrest: Political, economic, religious, and/or ethnic instability exists and may cause violence, major disruptions, and/or safety risks. H – Health: Health risks, including

current disease outbreaks or a crisis that disrupts a country’s medical infrastructure, are present. The issuance of a Centers for Disease Control Travel Notice may be a factor. N – Natural Disaster: A natural disaster, or its aftermath, poses danger. E – Time-limited Event: A shortterm event, such as an election, sporting event, or other incident that may pose a safety risk. O – Other: There are potential risks not covered by previous risk indicators. Read the country’s Travel Advisory for details. The State Department stated it will review and update each Travel Advisory as needed, based on changes to security and safety information. Additionally, U.S. embassies and consulates will now issue Alerts to replace the current Emergency Messages and Security Messages. Alerts will inform U.S. citizens of specific safety and security concerns in a country, such as demonstrations, crime trends, and weather events. Revamped Website, Travel.State.Gov The Department’s newly-redesigned hub for traveler information,travel. state.gov, now hosts all Travel Advisories, recent Alerts issued for each country, and an interactive map in mobile friendly formats. Country pages on the site will continue to include all travel information currently available, including details about entry/exit requirements, local laws and customs, health conditions, transportation, and other relevant

Biking through Albania, a country totally unknown or misunderstood by Americans: The State Department designates Albania as Level 1: Exercise normal precautions. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

topics, including contact information for US Embassy offices. To receive security and other important updates while traveling, U.S. citizens can enroll their travel plans in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (step.state.gov), and follow on Twitter (@travelgov) and Facebook (facebook.com/travelgov). We posed additional questions to a spokesperson for the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs: How was the new Travel Advisory system created? How has it been received by travel professionals and travelers? “Over the past year, we received feedback about our consular safety and security messaging from State Department colleagues throughout the world and from our many outreach activities to the public and other government stakeholders. This feedback helped us tailor our new Travel Advisories to the information travelers need most. “The revisions to consular safety and security messaging improve the Department’s ability to inform the public in an efficient and comprehensive manner. Information is easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories ensure U.S. citizens receive important advice for every country, applying a consistent worldwide standard.” “Our goal was to improve our communications with U.S. citizen travelers to provide clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide. So far, the feedback was been positive.

“One thing I’d point out: it’s important to read the full Travel Advisory for the country your visiting. In some cases, we have different Advisory levels for different parts of the country. Mexico, for example, is a Travel Advisory Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution, but some areas of Mexico are Level 3 and 4. So it’s important to read each Advisory carefully.” How do you determine the overall level for a country? “We consider many factors to determine the Travel Advisory level for each country, including crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest, health, natural disaster/weather, and current events. We clearly explain the reason for the Travel Advisory level and describe the safety and security concerns. “The information used to formulate Travel Advisories is collected from a range of sources, such as crime statistics and other information that is publicly available, information gathered from U.S. government sources, as well as assessments by our embassies and consulates. Travel Advisories also take into account decisions made to protect the security of U.S. government personnel overseas and ensure that U.S. citizens receive appropriate security information. “This analysis is undertaken without regard to bilateral political or economic considerations. Travel Advisories represent our commitment to protect U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad by providing them important safety and security information.

A biking and wildlife safari in rural India: India has been issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory, with a particular warning for women not to travel alone since rape is one of the fastest growing crimes. Also it warns of terrorist or armed groups active in East Central India, primarily in rural areas. © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

“Travel Advisories are based on safety and security conditions that could affect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens abroad, not on political considerations.” During the Obama administration there was an attempt to make it easier for travelers to come into US. How has the Trump Administration changed the way visitors are treated? Travel into the US from abroad is down 4-6% in 2017 – an otherwise a banner year for international travel – which is estimated to cost the US economy $4.5 billion and the loss of 40,000 jobs. Is this something the State Dept is concerned about? “The Department of State remains committed to efficiently processing applications for legitimate travel to the United States. “At the same time, every visa decision is a national security decision, and we must ensure that applicants do not pose a security risk to the United States. We have never hesitated to spend additional time evaluating visa applications to this end. “However, we do recognize the importance of international travel and tourism to the U.S. Economy. 75.6 million visitors traveled to the United

Cuba-US People to People Partnership booth at the New York Times Travel Show: The US State Department’s Level 3 travel advisory (Reconsider Travel) for Cuba is controversial. The government says it is based on “health attacks directed at US Embassy employees” but Canada’s embassy had a similar episode and did not withdraw its diplomats, no other incidents were reported and tourists continue to come. Indeed, International Tourism Fair in Madrid recently judged Cuba “Safest Destination in the World.” © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

States in 2016. These visitors spent $244.7 billion and supported 1.2 million jobs here in the United States in 2016. The U.S. travel industry (international and domestic) is a substantial component of U.S. GDP and employment, contributing $1.6 trillion in economic activity. “Together with other agencies, we are in contact with industry groups and work with them regularly to discuss concerns and opportunities.” Some 15 countries around the world have travel alerts about travel to the US because of gun violence. Can you comment? “Our responsibility is to provide information for U.S. citizens traveling overseas. We’re aware that some countries have their own travel alerts, including regarding the United States, but we’d have to refer you to those countries for information on how they develop their alerts.” During the Obama Administration, there also were programs to facilitate and encourage young people to travel abroad, take foreign internships, join programs like Peace Corps, coordinated through the State Department. Can you comment on See page D5

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On a Broadway musical play BY LOU THEODORE I was always in love with the music of the 1950s and 1960s. And suddenly, it came to me a few weeks ago while watching an advertisement on the great love songs of the past. I thought: How about a musical play on the great music of the 1950s and 1960s era? After some thought, I decided to put together an outline for a Broadway play concerning the musical hits of that period, focusing on (but not limited to) country plus rock and roll music. And, that is what this piece is all about…a Broadway play titled: The Music of the 1950s and 1960s Revisited. In terms of introduction, music is the organized movement of sounds through a continuum of time. It plays a role in all societies and exists in a large number of styles, each with special characteristics. Music is generally used to accompany other activities, e.g., dance. The association of music and poetry is so close that language and music are widely believed to have had a common origin in early human history. A musical play of theatrical music involves vocal and instrumental music forming a part of a theatrical presentation. The music may be restricted to the background, as in most television productions, or it may be the principal focus, as in opera or a musical play.

Thus, a musical theatrical production is one in which songs and choruses, instrumental accompaniments, and interludes are integrated. It can also include dance and a dramatic or comedic plot. The genre developed and was refined during the first half of the 20th century, particularly in the theaters along Broadway in New York City. The musical has origins in a variety of 19th century theatrical sources, including the operetta, comic opera, pantomime, the minstrel show, vaudeville, and burlesque. In 1913, the composer Jerome Kern began to produce a series of shows in which all the varied elements of a musical were integrated into a single fabric. This old musical formula began to change and new American musical elements, such as jazz and blues, were utilized by composers; in addition, singers began to learn how to act. In the late 1920s, satire, ideas, and wit had been the province of the intimate revue. These and other innovations altered the familiar face of musical theater forever. Although the changes have been rapid, startling, and at some times confusing since that time, the music of the 1950s and 1960s have somehow managed to survive the relentless passage of time and the dynamics of not only the latter half of the last century but also the present century. However, from earliest times, most theatrical per-

formances were accompanied by music that was produced solely by live musicians. Regardless of the type or complexity of a production, all theater performances - including musicals--also have similar requirements. For a small, noncommercial production, most of these requirements may be met by two or three people; a Broadway show however requires dozens. The staff may be divided into administrative, creative (or artistic), and technical personnel. The administrative group includes the producer, box office and publicity personnel, and front-of-house staff (house manager, ushers, and others responsible for the audience). The artistic staff consists of the director, designers, performers, and, if applicable, playwright, composer, librettist, choreographer, and musical director. Technical personnel include the stage manager, technical director, and various construction and operating crews, all working backstage. The director and cast of modern productions generally rehearse from two to six weeks. If a new play is being rehearsed, as in the case of musicals, songs and dances may be added or dropped; the choreographer rehearses the dancers, and the musical director rehearses the singers. Lighting design, a more ephemeral art, has two func-

tions: to illuminate the stage and the performers, plus to create mood and control the focus of the spectators. On to the musical itself. Keep in mind that I am not a producer or director, and have attended only 15 (my best guess) Broadway plays and 5 (my best guess again) off-Broadway plays. Most have been of a musical variety. My first play was Grease and remember becoming mesmerized on entering the theatre and hearing the piped-in music prior to the play. I also remember Dream Girls and Jersey Boys. Interestingly for me, the plot never came into “play”; it was strictly the music. Based on all of this, here is what I’ve come up with for a Broadway play on the music of the 1950s and 1960s. Three things come into mind: the music/score, the singers/musicians, and the presentation/production. Each are detailed below. The Music/Score: The music would be primarily based on the hit songs of the 1950s and 1960s. Here are some of my favorites: Be My Baby Beyond the Sea Blueberry Hill California Girls Georgia on My Mind See page D6

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More Questions About Benefit Start Dates BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: I will be turning 70 in July 2018. I wanted to delay starting my Social Security benefits until then. When should I apply? And will I get any retroactive benefits? A: You should sign up for Social Security benefits two to three months before you want your benefits to start. You said you wanted to wait until age 70, in other words, July, to start your Social Security. So you should get the application ball rolling sometime in April or May. You can do that by calling 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to file by phone or in person at your local Social Security office. Or you can file online. You asked about retroactivity. Of course, there wouldn’t be any retroactive benefits if you want your benefits to begin when you are 70. You will simply start getting your first check in August. (Social Security checks always come one month behind. So the July check will be paid to you in August.) But you do have other choices that would involve retroactive benefits. Any Social Security claim filed after full retirement age comes with the option of up to six months of retroactive payments. So, for example, if you waited until July when you are 70 to file, instead of starting your benefits then, you could say you want to use January as your start date. Then you would get a retroactive check. That’s the good news. The bad news is your ongoing monthly benefit rate would be smaller. Instead of getting 132 percent of your basic Social Security benefit that would be payable at age 70, you would get about 128 percent. So you would just have to decide if you want that big back paycheck, or if you’d rather have an extra 4 percent for the rest of your life. Q: I will be 66 on March 22, 2018. I heard I have to be age 66 for a full calendar month before I can get my first Social Security check. Is this true? A: No, it’s not true. The government has never prorated Social Security benefits. As I’ve explained in past columns, this can be bad news when a person dies. The law says you must be alive for an entire month to get a Social Security check for that month. So, for example, if someone died on March 22, the March benefit check (payable in April) would have to be returned. On the other hand, the law does not say you have to be 66 for an entire month to be eligible for full retirement age benefits. So the lack of proration is good news for retirees. Even though you will be 66 years old for only nine days in March, you will get a Social Security check for the whole month. But again, the check is payable in April. Q: I will be 66 on April 15 Will

my first Social Security check be the April check payable on May 1? Or will my first check be for May and payable on June 1? A: The correct answer is “none of the above.” I’m assuming you want your benefits to begin effective with the month you turn 66. And as I explained in the prior answer, you don’t have to be 66 for an entire month to be eligible. So the first check you are due is the April check. But that check will not come on May 1. Instead, it will show up in your bank account on May 16. Let me explain. For about the first 50 years of the program, Social Security checks were always sent out on the third of every month. But that process was clogging up the mail system on that one day of the month. And since millions of people always had questions about their benefit payment, Social Security office waiting rooms were filled to overflowing during the first week of each month. So, Social Security planners decided to stagger the delivery of Social Security checks. And they came up with the following scheme, which is still in effect today. People born in the first 10 days of each month get their Social Security benefit on the second Wednesday of each month. Those born between the 11th and 20th of the month get their check on the third Wednesday. And those with birthdays between the 21st and 31st of the month get a check on the fourth Wednesday. Q: I am 70 years old. I’ve been getting Social Security for six years now. And as I see it, the government owes me hundreds of dollars in lost interest. For you see, I was born on June 28. So I don’t get my Social Security check until near the end of each month. I’ve got friends who get their check at the beginning of the month. So they are able to get almost a full month’s worth of interest that I can’t. I’ve lost 72 month’s worth of interest since my retirement benefits started six years ago. Will the government ever repay me? A: I don’t follow your logic and I don’t think the government owes you anything. First of all, are you really banking and saving your Social Security check trying to earn interest? I think most of us are using that check to pay the mortgage or to make a car payment or buy groceries. In other words, we’re spending the money, not letting it sit in a savings account. Second, even if you were investing every nickel of your Social Security benefits, I could see where you could make an argument that you lost interest (and let’s be honest, probably about a penny) on your first Social Security payment. You got your check a few weeks later than other people with an earlier-inthe-month birth date. But after that first

check, you got all subsequent checks every 30 days or so, just like everyone else. In other words, after you lost that first penny in interest, in all subsequent months you had the same amount of time (once every 30 days) to invest your

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State Department Implements New Travel Advisory System, New Info Hub for US Travelers C ontinued from page D3 such programs under the Trump Administration? “Again this year, the Open Doors student mobility numbers showed an increase in American students studying abroad, topping more than 325,000 American students in academic year 2015/16. Increasingly, U.S. colleges and universities are making study abroad an integral component of the higher education experience for Americans. And more U.S. students than ever before are taking advantage of study abroad opportunities in a wide range of countries. “To help facilitate this growth, the State Department launched the U.S. Study Abroad Office in 2015 with the goal of further increasing and diversifying U.S. participation in study abroad, including diversity of study, geographic representation and diversity of institutional types, as well as diversity of study abroad destinations around the globe. We work with U.S. and foreign institutions to expand opportunities and highlight the value of studying abroad. Our Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program increases participation in study abroad by providing resources to federal Pell grants recipients, and Critical Language Scholarship Programs provide training in over a dozen foreign languages critical to U.S. foreign policy priorities. “Study abroad helps students understand the perspectives and values of others, enabling them to succeed in our diverse workplaces, communities and educational institutions. The State Department supports American colleges and universities in their efforts to increase study abroad. You can find more here: https://studyabroad.state. gov.”

What is the position from the State Department about the benefit of international travel – Americans going abroad and foreigners visiting the US – in terms of fostering peopleto-people understanding? “All of us who work in this field know how vital exchange programs and international study is to our shared future. It is one of the key means for the next generation of global leaders to gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in our global economy, foster progress in our societies, and address shared challenges. “When people go abroad, they make connections that broaden their worldview. They become part of an international network of individuals with the shared experience of navigating new and unfamiliar languages, cultures and institutions, as they gain knowledge and develop resourcefulness and critical thinking skills. This experience is especially crucial for young people who will increasingly compete and interact in an interconnected world. “The State Department sponsors exchange programs to increase mutual understanding and respect between the people of the United States and the people of other countries, as a goal of U.S. foreign policy. These include the International Visitor Leadership Program and Fulbright Program, our flagship exchanges, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, Critical Language Scholarships, high school exchanges, as well as support for the global network of EducationUSA educational advising centers that provides information on U.S. study to international students worldwide.” See page D6

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On a Broadway musical play C ontinued from page D3 Crazy I Want to Hold Your Hand Johnny B. Good Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head ShBoom Someday Soon Sweet Caroline Whole Lotta Lovin’ Going On All My Lovin’ You Belong to Me

Some, but not all, of the above would be part of the play for a given night, details of which are provided in Presentation/Production section. The Singers/Musicians: This should consist of a 5-10 person band with excellent singers and music playing abilities. A no-name group – that are true fans of the songs of the 1950s and 1960s – would be preferred. At a minimum, the band would consist of a drummer, guitarist, keyboard player, violinist and horn. The band members would be male but a female singer/musician would be a plus. Other musicians could also be included in the band. The Presentation/Production: Here is what I envision for a typical performance. The band opens up with a medley of 5 or more country music songs from the past. This would be followed by ACT I which would consist of 15 songs selected randomly by the Director from a list of 75 hits of the 1950s and 60s,

almost all from a different artist. The 75 songs would initially be selected by the Director. Each song would be preceded by a short one-minute commentary on the songwriter and/or singers. ACT II would follow after a 15-minute break. This last act would consist of 10 songs that would be randomly selected by the audience. The play would conclude with another medley of songs of a rockand-roll variety. The band would have to rehearse all songs early during the production stage of the play. The aforementioned 15 songs would be randomly selected from the “bank” of 75 songs for each performance. Songs would also be randomly selected from the 60 songs that were not selected that previous evening for the following (next) performance. The next performance would then be selected from the remaining 45 songs. Etc. Etc. The cycle would therefore be repeated after every five performances, being careful that the songs are randomly selected each night and each cycle. The ACT II songs would be selected by the audience each night on entering the theatre from the 60 songs remaining in the pool of songs not included in ACT I for that evening. The selections from the audience would be computerized, with the results of the top 10 choices determined during ACT I and the break. These songs would then constitute the 10 songs for ACT II that night. The opening (prologue) and closing

(epilogue) melodies would be the same each night. A typical performance could consist of the following: ACT I INTRODUCTION: Lead member of band OPENING MELODY (COUNTRY MUSIC; my selections) Country Roads Someday Soon (my favorite) Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue Lyin’ Eyes Rocky Mountain High 15 SONGS These would be selected from the pool of 75 songs. For example, the 15 selected earlier could be chosen. INTERLUDE/BREAK (15 minutes) 10 SONGS You pick them. CLOSING MELODY (ROCK-ANDROLL; my selections) Earth Angel ShBoom Maybelline I Wanna Hold Your Hand Sweet Caroline (audience participa tion)

CLOSING REMARKS: Lead member of band Finally, three points need to be made. First, I must inform the reader that I have never written a song, sung a song professionally, played a musical instrument, written a play, or understand the various ramifications associated with a musical play. Second, each performance would be different and thus could be attended numerous times by a theater-goer. (This is similar to Louie Prima’s shows in Las Vegas where – due to Prima’s insanity - the audience was treated to a different show every night.) Third, the above outline and details of the proposed musical play are dynamic in nature and could be “tweaked”, e.g., more or less selections, elimination of random selections, different musical categories, and any potential and/or special accommodations to the performers, audience, societal interests and problems, etc. ©Theodore Tutorials, 2017.

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It turns out that having a passport is good for you. Hilton Hotels & Resorts undertook a study and found that 53% of Americans with passports are content with their lives, compared to 34% of those who do not possess a passport. Hilton, in collaboration with the US State Department, has launched the Hilton Passport Project, an initiative aimed at inspiring more Americans to apply for passports. “For nearly 100 years, we’ve witnessed the profound impact travel has on the lives of our guests,” said Stuart Foster, vice president, global

brand marketing. “With more than 570 hotels in the heart of the world’s most incredible destinations, Hilton Hotels & Resorts makes travel within reach. The Hilton Passport Project is our way of helping more Americans unlock the power of travel and realize the benefits a passport can bring them - whether that’s becoming more content with their lives or enjoying new experiences and opportunities.” Every few weeks, a Hilton location in the United States hosts a Passport Concierge booth, where guests and the general public can have their passport pictures taken for free and apply for or renew a passport. Between one and three employees from the State Department will be on hand to answer passport-related questions and help fill

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Get prepared for summer camp season

Summer camp season is just around the corner. Each summer, millions of children depart for campsites around the country to swim, hike, craft, and enjoy the companionship of friends. Summer camps in North America were first established in the 1880s and were attended by children without their parents for overnight stays. By the 20th century, summer camps had become an international phenomenon, and various organizations hosted traditional summer camps or camps geared toward religion, sports, music and other subjects and activities. According to the American Camp Association, each year more than 14 million children and adults in the United States attend camp. America is home to more than 14,000 day and resident camps (8,400 are overnight camps and 5,600 are day camps). Nonprofit groups are the largest sponsors of summer camps. Many people put off summer camp planning until it is too late. Parents should keep in mind that camps begin registration early in the year and have specific cut-off dates for enrollment. Parents who want to beat the crowds this year can use this guide to help plan a summer camp agenda. • Attend an orientation seminar. Take the time to visit prospective camps for a tour, and use this open house as

an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered. If available, find a camp employee to discuss your child’s eligibility for enrollment. Some camps may offer webinars for convenience. • Fill out the enrollment package completely. Each camp has their own requirements for registration. Expect to submit some personal information, including a medical background and proof of insurance, names and numbers of emergency contacts, and any other pertinent information as it applies to the camper. This may include allergies, fears, physical or mental disabilities, or even preferences in camp courses. • Establish payment schedules. Summer camps vary in price. The ACA says camp costs range from $100 to more than $1,500 per week. However, many accredited camps offer some sort of financial assistance for children from families with limited financial means. If cost is a factor, be sure to broach the subject. • Prepare children for the physical challenges a camp may present. Summer camp activities may be rigorous, and campers may need to be cleared by a physician before starting. Be sure to schedule your child a physical and bring along any pertinent forms. Children also can increase their levels of physical activity compared to the often sedentary nature of winter. Such preparation can

Start gearing up now for summer camp plans to guarantee kids attend the camps they prefer. prevent injuries when engaging in outdoor and physical activities. • Shop for supplies. Camps are likely to provide a list of requirements with regard to clothing and other equipment campers will need. Make sure kids have enough shorts, T-shirts, socks, athletic shoes, swimsuits, toiletries, and other camp necessities before they leave.

• Keep children in the loop. Engage children in the planning process to help alleviate their fears and get them excited about summer camp. Summer camp can foster lifelong memories. Parents can help kids prepare in advance for the fun that’s soon to arrive.

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self-confidence while still under the watchful and protective eye of goCAMPUSing College Advisors and Chaperones. goCAMPUSing gives them a hint of what being in college, all by themselves, would require of them. goCAMPUSing tours take high school students to visit a variety of colleges. Some Colleges that they may never have heard of. Urban, suburban, and rural colleges. From colleges with tiny and sprawling campuses to colleges with huge to tiny student populations. Too many high schools, students and parents concentrate on just the colleges that they know, which doesn’t give high school students the concept of the depth and breadth of the number and variety of colleges out there which could be their “right fit” college. Since its inception goCAMPUSing has taken tens of thousands of high school students from all over the US and abroad to see literally hundreds of colleges/universities throughout America, from coastto-coast and including college’s in Hawaii. Along with our successful summer scheduled student tours, goCAMPUSing boasts clients from dozens & dozens of high schools, a host of governmental college awareness programs (GEAR UP, Upward Bound, AVID, and Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, etc.) as well as not for profit organizations (Girl Scouts, Jack & Jill, etc.). goCAMPUSing has been written about in major publications and featured on FIOS television. goCAMPUSing has also received acclaim in university studies on college awareness (like the Seattle University Youth Initiative Student Development Theory Research & Practice Project). So yes, goCAMPUSing is America’s Premier College Tour Company. See our ad in this publication and learn more about our Scheduled Summer of 2018 Group College Tours. And visit www.goCAMPUSing.com to see what goCAMPUSing has to offer.

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Technology is essential in the daily lives of students. Whether it’s kids learning their ABC’s or graduate students pursuing advanced degrees, technology has transformed the way lessons are taught and learned. Statistics support the notion that technology in the classroom is irreplaceable. According to data from the tutoring resource PracTutor, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and various colleges, 98 percent of schools have one or more computers in the classroom. In addition, 77 percent of teachers use the internet for instruction, while 40 percent of teachers report students use computers during instructional time in the classroom. Many instructors now assign homework that must be completed online. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development looked at computer usage among 15-year-olds across 31 nations and regions. Many students in high-performing nations reported spending between one and two hours a day on a computer outside of school. Because computers are so necessary in and out of the classroom, families and students may want to revisit their options before buying new devices. Desktop computer Desktop computers used to be the goto for families and students, and there are still many reasons why desktops

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Garden City Boys’ Varsity Swimming & Diving finish 3rd in Divisions On Saturday, February 3rd, the Garden City Boy’s Swimming and Diving team competed in the Section 8 Division Championships. All participating swimmers improved their times and contributed to the team’s score!

Qualifying Times

The 400 IM relay squad realizing they just clinched a NY States berth with a time of 3:15.33, and they have a chance to break the GC’s County record of 3:12.14 achieved in 2015! Pictured (from left-to-right): Jake Newmark (SO), Kieran Brown (SR), Liam Gaffney (JR) (priceless reaction!), and John Protano (JR) (in water).

Kieran Brown (SR) in the 200 free.

The team placed second in the 200 Medley Relay, which consisted of Jake Newmark (SO) in the backstroke, John Protano (JR) in the breaststroke, Liam Gaffney (JR) in the butterfly, and Kieran Brown (SR) in the freestyle, and they were able to qualify for NY States with a time of 1:39.10. In the 200 free, Jake Newmark placed first and qualified for States in the 200 Free, and Kieran Brown placed second and qualified for Counties with times of 1:45.48 and 1:49.71, respectively. The 200 IM kept 3 swimmers in the hunt for States qualifying times. Christopher Reilly (8), Evan Jozkowski (SR), and Nicholas Krawiec (JR) each qualified for Counties! Gunnar Burpee (JR) qualified for Counties in the 50 free. Cameron Yuen (FR) was able to place first in diving with a score of 445.30 and advanced to Counties. Aidan Gaffney (FR) was able to qualify for Counties in the 100 fly. In the 100 free, Liam Gaffney and Gunnar Burpee were able to place first

Christopher Reilly (8) in the 200 IM.

Evan Jozkowski (SR) in the backstroke portion of the 200 IM.

and fourth and qualify for Counties with times of 50.55 and 55.87, respectively. Christopher Reilly and Ryan O’Leary (8) competed in the 500 free and each qualified for Counties. The 200 free relay consisting of Jake Newmark, Liam Gaffney, Kieran Brown, and John Protano placed second and qualified for States with a time of 1:29.42. In the 100 breast, John Protano swam 58.89 and Evan Jozkowski swam 1:06.09, qualifying for States and Counties, respectively. The most exciting race of the day was the 400 free relay where Jake Newmark, Kieran Brown, Liam Gaffney, and John Protano swam and improved their time by almost 10 seconds to win another relay qualification for States with a time of 3:15.33. The race went to the very last lap where John Protano was neck-and-neck with the very fast team of Southside-Lynbrook, but in the end, Johnny was able to out-touch the opponent and win the race! Counties will be held at Nassau County Aquatic Center (NCAC) and is scheduled in three parts. Wednesday, February 7th is the diving portion of the competition, while the qualifying round of swimming is Friday, February 9th, and the competition round of Counties is Saturday, February 10th. NY State Championships will be held at NCAC on March 2nd and 3rd.

Nicholas Krawiec (JR) in fly portion of the 200 IM.

Gunnar Burpee (JR) on his way to qualifying for Counties in the 50 free.

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Jake Newmark in the 400 free relay

Ryan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary (8) competing in the 500 free.

John Protano (JR) was able to out-touch the opponent in the in the final leg of the 400 free relay.

Liam Gaffney (JR) in the 400 free relay.

The Garden City Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Varsity Swimming & Diving team at the completion of Divisions.

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Garden City HS Boys Basketball beat Elmont 48-44 to improve to 16-0

DeSantis with the three pointer

Hands up, make yourself bigger!

Granville with the lay in

Come out and support your Trojans on Friday Feb 9th as the hoops team plays Great Neck North at home at 6:30PM in the last regular season game of the year! On Friday Feb 2nd, the Trojans traveled to Elmont for a showdown between the 1st place A1 Conference Garden City team (9-0) and the 2nd place A1 Conference Elmont squad (9-1.) Elmont’s pressure defense stifled the Garden City hoopsters early as Elmont built a 10 point second half lead. The Trojans, however, answered the call as they have done all season outscoring Elmont 16-6 in the final quarter. GC’s defensive intensity was the key to the comeback as both Andrew DeSantis and Matthew Granville made steals/ layup conversions on back to back possessions late in the fourth quarter, with Granville’s layup giving GC a 1 point lead. The GC hoopsters extended their lead with a number of free throws while limiting Elmont’s scoring opportunities. With 6 seconds left in the game, Granville snatched an offensive rebound on a missed GC free throw and then made 2 free throws to seal the 48-44 victory. DeSantis led all scorers with 25 points/7 rebounds/3 steals while Granville contributed 10 points/6 rebounds/3 assists/2 steals to the effort. Junior James Cashwell was a major factor with 8 points/3 rebounds while the size of Tyler Soutar (3 blocked shots) and Billy Duff (2 blocked shots) limited Elmont’s offensive production in the paint. The balance of the scoring was done by Duff, McNiff and Soutar. After the Elmont win, the team gathered for a post game Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament where they drank Gatorade and ate/pretended to smoke Bachman victory pretzel rods (see photo on next page). The team that plays poker together stays together! Come out today Friday Feb 9th and support the Trojans on Senior Night. Seniors Luke Connolly, Andrew DeSantis, Matthew Granville, Chris Jordan, Patrick Leggett, Kevin McNiff,

Team defense wins games

Tom Powderly, and Tyler Soutar will be honored prior to the 6:30PM tipoff (see photo of seniors on next page). The underclassmen members of the team are James Basile, James Cashwell, Cyrus Lalehzar, Billy Duff, Gavin Pappas, Joe Scattareggia, Brian Wood, and Team Manager Pat Reilly. The team is coached by 4th-wyear Coach James Hegmann. Upcoming games are as follows: Friday Feb 9th at Garden City at 6:30PM vs Great Neck North (Senior Night) Friday Feb 16th First Playoff Game at Garden City at a time TBD vs opponent TBD (likely date) Thru 16 games, the season leaders for the Trojans are as follows

Points

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Andrew DeSantis 382 Kevin McNiff 176 Matthew Granville 145 Tyler Soutar 96 James Cashwell 96

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Matthew Granville 109 Andrew DeSantis 107 James Cashwell 84 Tyler Soutar 54 Kevin McNiff 49

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Granville 58 DeSantis 47 McNiff 45 Soutar 24 Brian Wood 15

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

DeSantis 35 McNiff 29 Granville 28 Soutar 12 Wood 11

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Rebounds

Assists

Steals

Poker Tournament Results

Matthew Granville Joe Scattareggia Chris Jordan Cyrus Lalehzar/Billy Duff Tom Powderly

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The Trojans celebrating a well earned win against their nemesis Elmont Granville with the game sealing free throws

Seniors Kevin McNiff, Luke Connolly, Matthew Granville, Patrick Leggett, Andrew DeSantis, Tyler Soutar, Tom Powderly, Chris Jordan.

After beating Elmont Feb 2nd and improving to 10-0 in the A1 conference, the GCHS Boys Basketball team gathered for a celebratory poker tournament. They are pictured eating Bachman pretzel rods, drinking Gatorade, and holding cards. The team that plays cards together stays together.

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GCAA Basketball Results Week 8

2018 GCAA Baseball, Softball registration open

2018 GCAA Baseball and Softball online registration is now open on our Little League webpage at www.leaguelineup.com/gcaa. Avoid paying a late fee as pricing goes up after March 1st, 2018. Also, we will only be accepting players after this date provided we have openings, so don’t get shut out. First year players are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate. It can be submitted two ways... e-mail it to joegcbaseball@gmail.com or send it through regular mail to: GCAA, PO Box 4, Garden City, NY 11530 Any parent wanting to coach or vol-

Girls 2nd and 3rd Grade Standings

unteer needs to complete the volunteer section when registering. You will also need to download the PDF application. See link below. http://www.leaguelineup.com/ handouts.asp?url=gcaa&sid=416224695 Please fill it out and email back to joegcbaseball@gmail.com or mail it in to GCAA PO Box 4 Garden City, NY 11530 We are looking for a division coordinator for the Rookie West (5 year old) division. Please email Joe Griffin at joegcbaseball@gmail.com if you are interested.

Camp Invention registration is open

Team Cavs Celtics Heat Knicks Nets Nuggets Spurs Suns

Won 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Results

Date 2/3/2018 2/3/2018 2/3/2018 2/3/2018

Score Suns 30 Nets 23 Heat 30 Celtics 29 Nuggets 27 Spurs 26 Cavs 14 Knicks 8

Girls 4th thru 6th Grade Standings

Team Nuggets Nets Suns Cavs Spurs Knicks Heat Celtics

Won 7 5 5 4 4 2 1 0

Lost 0 2 2 3 3 5 6 7

Boys 2nd Grade Standings

Team Cavs Celtics Heat Knicks Nets Nuggets Spurs Suns

Won 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Boys 3rd Grade Results

Looking for great, local learning activities for your child to kick off summer vacation? Camp Invention, held at Stewart School from June 25th to 28th, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., can fill that need. “One of the cool things our students will be doing this summer is designing futuristic dream homes with smart furniture and energy!” said program director Mrs. Kelly Benito. Camp Invention 2018 is offering a $25 discount for enrollments before March 23rd, so sign up your grade K-6 tinkerer by accessing the information posted on Garden City Public School’s GC-CHERRY 1-8 Page - 01-29-18.qxp_Layout 1/29/18 News.” 3:41 PM Page 1 website: www.gardencity.k12.ny.us under1“Recent 2017

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Score Cavs 24 Nuggets 10 Spurs 24 Celtics 23 Knicks 31 Suns 26

Boys 3rd Grade Standings

Team Celtics Spurs Knicks Cavs Suns Nuggets

Won 5 5 5 4 2 0

Lost 2 2 2 3 5 7

Boys 4th Grade Results

Date 2/3/2018 2/3/2018 2/3/2018 2/3/2018

Score Suns 36 Nets 33 Celtics 30 Heat 27 Nuggets 39 Spurs 34 Knicks 38 Cavs 30

Boys 4th Grade Standings

Team Celtics

Won Lost 5 2

Heat Cavs Knicks Suns Nuggets Nets Spurs

5 5 4 3 3 2 1

2 2 3 4 4 5 6

Boys 5th Grade Results

Date 2/3/2018 2/3/2018 2/3/2018 2/3/2018

Score Suns 50 Nets 47 Heat 30 Celtics 15 Nuggets 28 Spurs 26 Cavs 34 Knicks 33

Boys 5th Grade Standings

Team Heat Nuggets Cavs Nets Knicks Celtics Suns Spurs

Won Lost Tied 5 2 0 5 2 0 4 3 0 4 3 0 3 4 0 2 4 1 2 4 1 2 5 0

Boys 6th Grade Results

Date 2/3/2018 2/3/2018 2/3/2018 2/3/2018

Score Suns 45 Nets 37 Celtics 43 Heat 39 Spurs 56 Nuggets 44 Knicks 50 Cavs 49

Boys 6th Grade Standings

Team Celtics Suns Spurs Knicks Cavs Nuggets Nets Heat

Won Lost Tied 5 1 1 4 2 1 4 3 0 4 3 0 3 4 0 3 4 0 3 4 0 1 6 0

Boys 7th and 8th Grade Results

Date 2/2/2018 2/2/2018 2/2/2018 2/2/2018 2/2/2018

Score Cavs 55 Celtics 40 Knicks 52 Nuggets 50 Pacers 52 Heat 51 Nets 55 Suns 46 Wolves 46 Spurs 44

Boys 7th and 8th Grade Standings

Team Nets Wolves Knicks Nuggets Heat Cavs Suns Spurs Pacers Celtics

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Won 7 5 5 4 4 4 2 2 1 1

Lost 0 2 2 3 3 3 5 5 6 6

Boys 4th Grade

Boys 3rd Grade

1. Celtics Sat Feb 10th 12:00 Court 4 St. Paul’s 8. Spurs

1. Knicks

4. Cavs Sat Feb 10th 11:00 Court 4 St. Paul’s 5. Suns

Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 4

4. Knicks Sat Feb 10th 12:00 Court 1 St. Paul’s 5. Suns Saturday Mar 10 St. Paul's Court 2

2. Spurs Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 2

2. Cavs Sat Feb 10th 12:00 Court 3 St. Paul’s 7. Nets

Boys 5th Grade

Boys 6th Grade

1. Nuggets Sat Feb 10th 1:30 Court 4 St. Paul’s 8. Spurs 4. Nets Sat Feb 10th 1:30 Court 1 St. Paul’s 5. Knicks

Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 4

4. Spurs Sat Feb 10th 4:30 Court 1 St. Paul’s 5. Nuggets Saturday Mar 10 St. Paul's Court 2

Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 2

2. Suns Sat Feb 10th 4:30 Court 3 St. Paul’s 7. Nets

Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 4

Saturday Mar 10 St. Paul's Court 2 Champion

Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 2

1. Nuggets Sat Feb 10th 3:00 Court 4 St. Paul’s 8. Celtics Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 4

4. Spurs Sat Feb 10th 3:00 Court 1 St. Paul’s 5. Cavs Saturday Mar 10 St. Paul's Court 2

3. Wolves Fri Feb 9th 6:30 GC Middle School 6. Heat

Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 2

Girls Grades 4th thru 6th

1. Nets Fri Feb 9th 7:00 Stewart School 8. Suns / 9. Pacers

2. Knicks Fri Feb 9th 7:30 GC Middle School 7. Spurs / 10. Ce;ltics

Champion

3. Knicks Sat Feb 10th 4:30 Court 2 St. Paul’s 6. Cavs

Champion

Boys 7th and 8th Grades

4. Cavs Fri Feb 9th 8:00 Stewart School 5. Nuggets

Saturday Mar 10 St. Paul's Court 2

1. Celtics Sat Feb 10th 4:30 Court 4 St. Paul’s 8. Heat

3. Cavs Sat Feb 10th 1:30 Court 2 St. Paul’s 6. Celtics 2. Heat Sat Feb 10th 1:30 Court 3 St. Paul’s 7. Suns

Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 4

3. Heat Sat Feb 10th 12:00 Court 2 St. Paul’s 6. Nuggets

Champion

2. Celtics Sat Feb 10th 11:00 Court 1 St. Paul’s 6. Nuggets

Friday, February 9, 2018 The Garden City News

GCAA Intramural Basketball Playoffs

Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 4

Saturday Mar 10 St. Paul's Court 2

3. Nets Champion

Champion

Sat Feb 10th 3:00 Court 2 St. Paul’s 6. Knicks

Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 2

2. Suns Sat Feb 10th 3:00 Court 3 St. Paul’s 7. Heat

Sat. Mar 3rd St. Paul’s Court 2

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VILLAGE SPORTS Crayola Art Classes Return!

The very popular Crayola art class returns for the spring on Fridays from 4 to 5 pm beginning on Friday, March 16. This session’s theme is “Travel Through Art Around the World”. Make a different project each week of the six week session as our creativity travels through different countries using Crayola products while exploring their regional art. This class is open to Garden City residents in grades 2 – 6. The class will be held in St. Paul’s Center at 108 Rockaway Avenue and the cost is $130, made payable to “ZoDa LLC”.

Mad Science for Grades K to 4 is Back for Spring

Garden City Recreation and Parks is offering an afterschool program geared to children who are interested in science! Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful and fun learning experience while exploring different aspects of science. Each week of this 6 week session will cover a different topic such as “Bugs”, “Detective Science”, and “Walloping Weather”. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades K - 4 are invited to attend. Classes will be held on Mondays from

Next Meeting

Attention all Directors! The next meeting will be held in early to mid 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, Feb. 9---Girls Varsity Basketball, 4:30 p.m.; Boys Varsity Basketball, 6:30 p.m.; Boys Swimming-County Championships, 6:30 p.m. (at Eisenhower Park) Saturday, Feb. 10---Boys Swimming-County Championship Finals, 11:00 a.m. (at Eisenhower Park)

4 to 5 pm beginning March 19. Each class is one hour long and will be held in the St. Paul’s Center at 108 Rockaway Ave. The cost for this program will be $130, checks only, made payable to “Mad Science of Long Island”. Space is limited! To register for this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

Registration for Pastel Class with Arleen Urban Begins

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 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.

Classes will be held according to the following schedule: Wednesdays 1:30 to 2:25 pm Fridays 1:30 to 2:25 pm The cost of this program is $100. 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. For further information, call the Recreation and Parks Office at 465-4075.

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

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.

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.

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

The Men’s Association News

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! Signup to be a Director, ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback!

Facebook Page

Yes, we have reached the modern times! Another venue to find out about the TMA and all we do!

Who We Are

For over 80 years, The Men’s Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City

schools and promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School Marching Band, BAA/GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, Robotics, 9th grade BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and the Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances. All of this would not be possible without your con-

Calling all College students!

tinued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute!

How You Can Join

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

Important

Any directors who want to pay their annual dues please mail your $100 check to the Treasurer!

TMA Officers

Jim Connolly---President Bob Leggett---Treasurer John Blair Pete Haeffner Rob McLoughlin Rob Capello Pat McElroy Luke Lynch Bob Basel

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St. Joseph’s CYO Team advances to Long Island Championship

St. Jospeh’s CYO 7th-grade girls have advanced to the Long Island finals after defeating St. Frances of Wantagh, 17-15, on Sunday February 4th at Our Lady of Mercy Academy. In attendance was Bishop John Barres, who led the girls in a halftime prayer. The self named “Ugly Green Joes” have played together for the past 4 seasons for the parish and are always commended for their relentless full court press defense. They finished second in their division and have won 3 playoff games to advance to the championship game. The “Ugly Green Joes” in alphabetical order are: Melina Brivio, Maya Costa, Julia De Simpliciis, Kate Gaven, Grayson Gardi, Rory Heslin,Courtney Olson, Cristina Seoylemezian, Ryan Sievers, and Cecelia Van Blenis.

Home Delivery Subscribe & Save! Congratulations to Garden City Middle School eighth graders Emily Pogozelski and Kimberly Villoni for earning All-County awards at December’s Section VIII All County Cross Country Awards Night. Earning All-County status as eighth graders is quite an accomplishment!

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The Garden City News Friday, February 9, 2018

Several GC Fencers medal at Nassau Underclassman Fencing Tournament

On February 1st, the Nassau County Underclassman Fencing Tournament was held in Oyster Bay with numerous GC’s young fencers competing and several earning medals. The tournament is open to non-starting Nassau County High School fencers in grades 7-11. In sabre, freshmen Annaliese Etienne and Ian Bailey took bronze for the women and men respectively. In men’s foil, freshmen Ryan Bradley and Andrew Burns tied for bronze. In addition to the

school team, Ryan and Andrew train during the year at 5T Fencer’s Club in Mineola. In men’s épée, Freshman Sean Maas won gold for the second year in a row and freshman Logan Morrison won bronze. Sean trains during the year at New York Fencing Academy in Brooklyn. Rounding out the medals was sophomore Caitlin Eckna who bronze in women’s épée. Other GC fencers that competed at the tournament were, for the men:

Sabre medalists Annaliese Etienne and Ian Bailey

• Sabre - Junior Christian Durante • Foil - Freshman Cole Plastaras For the women: • Saber - Freshmen Colleen Buccellato, Riley DeGearo, Kristen Hart, and sophomore Sarah Colletti • Foil - 9th graders Lana Hess, Mia Koszalka, Audrey Volker; sophomores Julia Cowie, Christina Marciano, and Alison McDonald and junior Hope Mauceri • •Épée - Freshmen Francesca

Foil medalists Ryan Bradley and Andrew Burns

DiStefano, Grace McVey, Emma Sullivan, and Molly Van Dyke; sophomore Julia Flaherty; and junior Mariyam Shami. These young fencers were supported at the tournament by their entire fencing squads and coaches Kevin Oliver and Denise Holz. The future of GC Fencing is bright! Congratulations to all!

Repeat épée gold medalist Sean Maas and bronze medalists Logan Morrison and Caitlin Eckna

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Open House: Saturday, February 10th and Sunday, February 11th | 12:00 – 2:00pm 138 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City Bright and spacious 5-bedroom Contemporary on almost 1/2-acre with fabulous floorplan. The 1st level offers open floor plan with eat-in kitchen and family room/fireplace, formal dining room, living room with additional fireplace, full bath and sunroom. 1st floor master suite with walk-in closet and laundry. 2nd floor offers 3 additional large bedrooms, 1 full bath and large finished space, perfect for your needs. Over 4,300 sq. ft. of living space, CAC, IGS and finished basement. Wrap around deck, great for entertaining. Close to stores and LIRR. SD #18. MLS# 3002264. $1,299,000.

Athena Menoudakos, CBR, CRP Real Estate Salesperson Silver Circle of Achievement Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.316.4955 athenamenoudakos@danielgale.com

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Garden City, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rarely Available 3-Bedroom Model at Wyndham East

Spaciousness of a House with Luxury Amenities of a 5-Star Hotel. The well-designed floor plan, one level 3-bedroom, 3-bath home provides great space for both entertaining and private retreat. Its interior features 2,113 sq. ft. of living space comprised of a grand foyer, extra-large living room/dining room with sliders leading to a sun-drenched terrace, and an eat-in kitchen overlooking the scenic village gazebo. A spacious master bedroom, with en suite bath, 2nd bedroom with bath, 3rd bedroom/den and full hall bath complete this lovely home. Other features include washer/dryer in unit, abundant closet space, 2 valet parking slots and lower level storage. This unit comes with all the luxury amenities found only at the Wyndham, such as 24-hour concierge, doorman and parking valet service. The Wyndham Clubhouse boasts a state-of-the art gym equipped with the latest exercise machines, work-out room offering yoga, pilates, tai chi and cardio Classes, heated pool with spa tub, locker rooms and social lounge. Call for a private showing. SD #18. MLS# 3000722. $1,875,000.

Linda Mulrooney

Real Estate Salesperson Silver Circle of Achievement Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.581.2260 lindamulrooney@danielgale.com

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Open House: Sunday, February 11th | 12:00 – 2:00pm 301 Franklin Avenue, Unit 108, Garden City, NY

Come preview this rare opportunity to own in the very popular new construction, Doubleday Court Condominiums. This pristine 2-bedroom, 2-full bath condominium enjoys all the following amenities; patio, deeded indoor garage space, 24-hour concierge, resident’s fitness center and lounge, seasonal pool, barbecues and private storage unit. Just 3 blocks from our picturesque downtown area, this location is perfect to enjoy all the conveniences of restaurants, shopping, banking, LIRR, personal services or just plain strolling. Don’t miss this chance to own the newest turn-key lifestyle in Garden City. SD #18. MLS# 3000921. $859,000.

Irene Blair

Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.721.9185 ireneblair@danielgale.com

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An open Valentine to Garden City Residents: We would like to thank generations of Garden City residents for their loyalty and trust by allowing us to aid you in acquiring a residence in our beloved village. May you and your families continue to rely on our experience, knowledge and integrity in helping you, your family and friends avail yourselves of our expertise.

Garden City, NY Stunning English Tudor in the heart of The Estates in pristine, quiet location. 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath, brand new eat-in kitchen, breakfast room, huge living room with fireplace, huge formal dining room, den, finished basement. New gas boiler, exquisite authentic details throughout. Must see. Trophy house and property. SD #18. MLS# 3001865. $1,449,000.

Mary Opulente Krener, CBR Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.917.518.7205 marykrener@danielgale.com

Robert Krener

Associate Real Estate Broker Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.917.517.6518 robertkrener@danielgale.com

The Garden City News Friday, February 9, 2018

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday February 10th 12:00-2:00pm Sunday, February 11th 12:00-2:00pm 138 Cambridge Ave, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3002264. $1,299,000.

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, February 11th 1:00-3:00pm 161 Wickham Rd, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2997849. $1,249,000.

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, February 11th 1:30-3:00pm 58 Washington Ave, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $1,925,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Sunday, February 11th 3:30-5:00pm 179 Oxford Blvd, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2973064. $1,199,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

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

UNDER CONTRACT

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

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2997784. $925,000.

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

UNDER CONTRACT

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 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 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2991348. $1,428,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3001865. $1,449,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

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

UNDER CONTRACT

Out of Town Listings 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.

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

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

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

Joanne Crokos

Christine Cudahy

Patricia Dickson

Alfred Kohart

Mary Krener

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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

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

UNDER CONTRACT

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

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

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

Condos/ Co-Ops

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

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

Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3000921. $859,000.

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

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

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

100 Hilton Avenue, Unit 521, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3000722. $1,875,000.

Make a difference by donating men’s clothing to The INN. We are in need of your help collecting men’s clothing (business or causal), belts, shoes and boots for those less fortunate. Please drop off new and gently used men’s clothing throughout the month of February at the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty in Garden City. Because sharing is caring. Daniel Gale Cares.

Meredith Krug

Mary Lo Galbo

Kathy Lucchesi

Susan MacDonald

Brigid Marmorowski

Athena Menoudakos

Matthew Minardi

Linda Mulrooney

Penelope Nikolakakos

Eileen O’Hara

Alexandra Parisi

Diane Piscopo

Brian Pryke

Kathleen Roberts

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B R AV O S ! The Garden City office of Daniel Gale Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty would like to congratulate the following agents on their accomplishments this year.

Gold Circle of Excellence

Laura Carroll

Alfred Kohart

Mary Krener

Claudia Galvin

Gold Circle Nominee

Kathleen Lucchesi

Fortune Heaney

Lisa Heaney

Brigid Marmorowski Cheryl Trimboli

Jennifer Sullivan

Sterling Silver Circle

Rene Blair

Christine Cudahy

Patricia Dickson

Kathleen Lucchesi

Athena Menoudakos

Alexandra Parisi

Diane Piscopo

Silver Circle of Achievement

Ann Collins

Marilyn Frey

Kathleen Roberts

Susan Gillin

Kathleen Higdon

Meredith Krug

Volume & Unit Leaders

Laura Carroll 1st Place

Brigid Marmorowski 2nd Place

Cheryl Trimboli 2nd Place

Mary Lo Galbo

Susan MacDonald

Denise Eilbeck

Linda Mulrooney

Listing Leaders

Mary Krener 3rd Place

Brigid Marmorowski 1st Place

Cheryl Trimboli 1st Place

Laura Carroll 2nd Place

Susan MacDonald 3rd Place

Garden City Office | 516.248.6655 | 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY Garden City/Wyndham Office | 516.739.7171 | 100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY 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.