The Garden City News (6/16/23)

Trustees question costs of engineering consultants

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The Board of Trustees’ meeting held at Village Hall on Thursday June 1 presented a number of contractual approvals for board action. Members of the board scrutinized the costs associated with the water system and related contracts with its water system and engineering consultants, Melville-based H2M Architects + Engineers.

The highest-price contract for their current scope of work in the Village of Garden with approvals voted on by the governing body on June 1 includes $189,700 for the firm’s professional services related to Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) and Corrosion Control Treatment Sampling. The action is required twice a year, by the Nassau County Health Department and the New York State Department of Health. The highest percentage of that contractual workload will include LCR compliance sampling and development of a report, with an estimated cost of $68,000. Village sampling “by request” will cost $49,500, while Corrosion control treatment monitoring sampling is expected to cost $32,000 and biweekly entry point sampling will cost $20,800.

EAB reviews report with new water superintendent

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Garden City’s new Water & Sewer Department

Superintendent Stanley Carey joined Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan, Trustee

Michele Harrington and members of the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) at their June 14 meeting to discuss water conservation, treatments for

emerging contaminants and the annual Village of Garden City Water Quality Report, which was mailed to local residences in May.

Superintendent Carey, who has over 30 years of water operations experience, began leading Water Department this spring. The Village did not employ a water department head for

over seven years since the departure of Frank Koch in 2015. Prior to starting the job within the Garden City executive staff, Carey had served as a senior Water Plant consultant for H2M and previously as superintendent of the Massapequa Water District between 2010 and 2021

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Trustee Charles Kelly led the questioning of the high number of H2M contracts and expense accounts with the village, asking if there was a “never-ending” cycle with hiring of the firm according to the work they have performed for the village in the past.

“There’s hundreds of thousands of dollars on tonight’s agenda (in multiple projects/items) for H2M. Is this a result of things that were bid out or are they a result of the continuation of services that we have historically retained H2M for?” Kelly asked.

Village Superintendent of Public Works John Borroni confirmed it was the latter that brought forth more allocations of village funding to H2M.

During his updates on June 1 Borroni noted the agenda item requesting ratification of a $77,500 expense item for H2M, specifically for the Old Country Road municipal water tank project to cover the firm’s additional expenses incurred. “Additional construction-related services were needed due to various delays by the tank contractor,” Borroni said.

Another item on the Board’s recent agenda was the engagement of H2M to provide professional engineering services related to the design and construction of the permanent orthophosphate treatment systems at various municipal well sites – for a cost of $59,800.

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Members of the Garden City High School Girls Soccer Team celebrate a goal during a playoff game for the Nassau County championship. The girls ended the season in second place with a 13-3-2 record.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

With last week’s very successful Belmont Festival, summer in the village has officially begun. Several people have commented that there seem to be large number of teens attending the festival last week, but that there was a very visible presence of Garden City Police officers, so everything remained orderly.

The tradition of “hanging out on Seventh Street” isn’t recent. Thirty (plus!) years ago teens also used to go into town on their own, probably to the consternation of some adults. Back then, many of us also rode bikes around town and to the pool in the summer.

One of the great benefits of growing up in a place with a “small town” feel, such as Garden City, is that kids can

enjoy small freedoms such as getting food with friends, or just socializing on their own.

Too many kids today do most of their socializing online, which while it’s a valid way to socialize, just isn’t the same as being with a cohort of friends in person.

If the kids at the promenades are just hanging around in groups and maybe talking and laughing a little too loudly, think back to your own youth, and how it felt to get a little freedom at the end of the school year. If they aren’t actually harming anything, then let it go. (If they are actually harming something or someone, then point it out to the police officers who are patrolling.)

False statements

To the Editor:

We, the Garden City Special Education Parent Teacher Association (GC SEPTA), have been made aware of accusations against us (both verbally and in writing) of an alleged misuse of funds to benefit SEPTA board member, Neha Bajaj. As fellow special needs parents, we have cheered Ms. Bajaj on in her own professional venture to author a children’s book to raise autism acceptance. However, we want to correct the record and make sure the facts are clear. SEPTA has not used our funding to support her efforts in any capacity.

We are a 501(3)-c organization that receives its charter from the New York State Parent Teacher Association, and we follow the rules and guidelines of our chapter, as well as those put forth by the New York State and National Parent Teacher Association. The bylaws require maintenance of our financial records, the sharing of our finances at our public meetings, filing our taxes and presenting all forms required by the Internal Revenue Service and New York State agencies. Misuse of funds such as those falsely described against us could result in the dissolution of our chapter and the loss of everything SEPTA has worked towards. We are taking these false allegations against us very seriously as they are defamatory and harmful to both our credibility and mission.

Within these attacks against SEPTA, several other false and discriminatory statements have been made against Ms. Bajaj due to her write in candidacy in the latest Board of Education election. Again, to set the record straight, a day before the election, a few community members, knowing the quality of Ms. Bajaj’s character and work ethic, decided to write in her name as a candidate. They shared this desire with a few others and word spread. Ms. Bajaj had no knowledge of her write in candidacy until late afternoon on election day when a friend texted to congratulate her on her decision to throw her hat in the

ring.

To be clear, GC SEPTA fully stands behind and supports Ms. Bajaj. Her work on behalf of special needs students as a SEPTA board member as well as on behalf of the greater Garden City Community, has been invaluable. Discrimination and malicious statements about Ms. Bajaj as well as GC SEPTA will not be tolerated.

Garden City SEPTA is a group of volunteers. Moms and dads, who are committed to a mission of unity through inclusion. We promote anti-bullying and anti-exclusion policies and actions. We are a group with many different backgrounds, but we come together to help better the experiences of Garden City students and families. As an organization that works hard to promote these values, the tone and tenor of these attacks are deeply troubling. We hope that in the future, our neighbors and fellow Garden City residents will help us in calling out harmful discourse when they hear it.

We thank you for your time and attention,

The Executive Board of GC SEPTA:

Sivan Chapman

Erin Debrich

Cristina Dickey

Ann Heany

Eileen Henke

Shanna Maier

POAs fail to file

To the Editor:

For A Better Garden City (FABGC) has been repeatedly and falsely accused of receiving support from “nefarious” or unwelcome sources. For example, Eastern POA Secretary Paul Dircks has claimed, misleadingly that FABGC candidates are bankrolled by Don MacLeod and some of Dircks’ fellow POA Officers and Directors have promoted the lie that FABGC was founded by Tom Garry, an elections lawyer active in the Democratic Party, and that we are somehow funded by the Nassau County

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Law & Order Awards presentation

Commander Frank Tauches welcomed members of Post 265 and Unit 265 to honor the awardees who were selected by their superiors for providing superior service to our village. He expressed his deepest respect to the Fire Department, Police Department and EMS who “deserve our thanks and prayers” for their service.

Chief Matthew Pearn thanked his department for ‘going above and beyond’ their duties and presented an award to firefighter Ryan Moody who comes from a long line of firefighters on both sides of his family. He is a very active firefighter and is also involved behind the scene with handling uniforms, equipment and other issues.

This award was given to him for his dedication and commitment to provide great service to the community.

Commissioner Kenneth Jackson thanked the members for all their efforts. Police officer Russell was presented the award for his active involvement in several instances. In September, he noticed a suspicious car driving erratically. Upon investigation, he found the suspect had several traffic infractions and was in possession of a loaded firearm. Officer Russell took a very dangerous person off the streets.

Commissioner Jackson was very proud of the work of his unit and said they are ‘superior first responders’.

Estates POA meeting June 20th

The annual meeting of the Estates Property Owners’ Association (Estates POA) has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center due to a conflict with an Environmental Advisory Board meeting.

Attendees at the annual meeting will hear updates on a variety of village matters from Estates POA officers and directors as well as village trustees.

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This will be the final meeting of the 2022–2023 term.

At this meeting, election of Estates POA Officers and Directors for the 2023–2024 term will be held.

Additionally, the 2022 YuterNewman Scholarship will be awarded and presented to the successful student applicants.

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GCHS educator receives teaching award

At the June 6 Board of Education meeting, Garden City High School business education teacher Steve Bilello became the proud recipient of the Nancy Maher-Maxwell award.

The award was created in memory of the former head of Pupil Personnel Services, Ms. Nancy Maher-Maxwell, and is bestowed in her honor to an individual who goes above his or her job responsibilities to help the special education students in the Garden City school district.

Garden City SEPTA VP of Communications Cristina Dickey presented Mr. Bilello with the award, noting how he consistently goes above and beyond his role by creating a welcoming, supportive and flexible environment for the special education students lucky enough to take his elective courses.

“Many faculty members have shared their experiences in spending prep times with you in order to differentiate lessons to help a special education student access and get the most out of your classes,” said Ms. Dickey. “Your drive and creativity have provided more ways for our students to be integrated and included within their school building and among their peers. Thank you for being such a strong advocate for our students with disabilities.”

SEPTA member Cristina Dickey presented the Nancy Maher-Maxwell award to Garden City High School business education teacher Steve Bilello.

Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

In a heartfelt acceptance speech, Mr. Bilello replied, “I think inclusion is so important. I think having Christian and Joe in my class this year and many others in the past has not only helped them out but it’s helped my other students out, my general ed population. I told my mom and I’ll tell everyone here, that this award means more to me than tenure.”

St. Joseph religious education registration

The Religious Education Office of St. Joseph Parish is now conducting registration for all new students who will be entering first grade in the fall of 2023. Registration will close on June 20.

The Religious Education Program provides a faith-filled and nurturing environment for students and is designed to assist parents in their primary responsibility of forming their children in the Catholic faith. Children learn that they were created by a loving God, in His image, and are a unique creation who God cares for and loves. The program emphasizes that just as we are created in the image and likeness of God, so are all others and as such,

everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The parish, in cooperation with the parents seeks to form children through prayer, instruction in the faith, service to the community and attendance at Sunday Mass

Registration is available for children of registered families of St. Joseph Parish. First-grade classes begin in October. Classes meet from 4:00–5:15 p.m. weekly, and are offered on either a Tuesday, Wednesday of Thursday. All parents interested in registering their child should contact the Office of Religious Ed at 516-741-7787 or email stjosephrelcosullivan@gmail.com .

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St. Joseph’s Women’s Bowling League

St. Joseph’s Women’s Bowling League celebrated the end of its 2022-23 season with its 49th Annual Awards Luncheon at Davenport Press Restaurant in Mineola on May 31st. Interested in an afternoon of bowling for fun and exercise? For information regarding the 2023-24 season, which starts on Wednesday, September 6th, please contact Eileen Haggerty at 516-248-6519 or Eileen Moran at 516-742-1526.

Episcopal Diocese to invest $90K in Juneteenth reparations

Sixteen scholars selected for the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island’s Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program will be presented with their scholarships by the Rt. Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano, Bishop of Long Island, during a “Juneteenth Jubilee” on June 17 at 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. The event is open to the public; registration is required ). Please see Diocesan website at dioceseli.org for registration link.

Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded to sixteen college students demonstrating scholarly achievement and commitment to their communities. All scholars are the descendants of enslaved people who have exhibited exceptional academic excellence and dedicat ed themselves to creating a more just world through to their communities.

The 2023 scholars include Alexandra Ebanks of Centerport; Aniya Strong of North Babylon; Ashlee Cox-Pinckney of Huntington; Devyon McDonnoughCanarsie of Brooklyn; Ivie-Ann Mergille of Greenlawn; Jamila Smith of West Hempstead; Jordon Basnightof Westbury; Julivonne Edme of Roosevelt;

Kaiyn Ashley of Bushwick, Brooklyn; Kayla Jones of Coram; Kyla Woodroffe of Jamaica, Queens; Nayshawn Ferebee of Copiague; Olivia Colquhoun of Central Islip; Taylor Rae Almonte of Homecrest, Brooklyn; Tenaya Campfield of Roosevelt; and Vanessa Osse of Baldwin.

This is the second year that scholarships will be awarded through the Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program, established last year by the Reparations Committee of the Diocese of Long Island. Created specifically for Black, African American, or Caribbean American descendants of enslaved people pursuing higher education or vocational training, this program seeks to break down financial barriers that have hindered the educational aspirations of these scholars.

The selection process was rigorous, with 105 applications received and evaluated through three rounds by the dil-

igent Reparations Committee, led by Penny Allen Grinage. Their vision is to expand and perpetuate this program annually, extending support to even more deserving students who are passionate about furthering their education.

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arship recipients, Voorhees University in South Carolina and St. Augustine's University in North Carolina — two Historically Black Colleges and Universities founded by The Episcopal Church — will also be awarded $5,000 each.

UUCN to hold Juneteenth service

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau will be holding a Juneteenth Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, June 18, at 11 a.m. It is located at 223 Stewart Avenue, Garden City.

“ Politics, Policing and Poetic Justice”will be the topic of a talk given by Rev. Petra Thombs.

Music by Maxwell Kofi Donkor, Master Drummer and Martha Banks, soloist.

Garden City Real Estate Market Information

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes presented were selected based solely on the fact that they were recently sold.

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17 Wyatt Road

Date: 6/7/2023

Sold price: $1,316,000

4 bedrooms, 3 full baths

Architectural Style: Colonial

Annual taxes: $20,715

Lot size: .14 acre

MLS number: 3457728

The Seller’s Team: Kate Crofton, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

The Buyer’s Team: Daniel Nero, Compass Greater New York

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37 Boylston Street

Come see this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 3 bath, center hall colonial in the highly desirable Mott section. First level features a large entrance foyer (with garage access), gorgeous eat-in kitchen, granite counters and stainless steel appliances, formal living room w/ wood burning fireplace, spacious formal dining room and a family room with vaulted ceilings, custom built-in entertainment console and gas fireplace that overlooks the pristinely manicured back yard. The mudroom has a full bath and laundry conveniently situated by the home’s side entrance. The second floor offers a generously sized primary bedroom with three additional bedrooms and a newly renovated full hall bath with double sinks. The finished basement provides a great recreation space, separate office, renovated full bath, and utility room. Close proximity to park, schools, LIRR and town. A truly wonderful home you won’t want to miss!

14 Dartmouth Street

Date: 6/9/2023

Sold price: $1,115,000

4 beds, 2 full baths

Architectural Style: Cape Cod

Colonial

Annual taxes: $16,369

Lot size: .16

MLS number: 3473435

The Seller’s Team: Laura Carroll and Adrienne McDougal, Compass Greater NY

The Buyer’s Team: Elizabeth Breslin, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

Sprawling Cape Cod Colonial tucked away in the South Eastern Section of Garden City. Nearby to Locust primary school, Grove Street Park, and beautiful tree-lined streets. Sunlit first level with large formal living room entry, formal dining room adjacent to large eat-in kitchen, first level full bath, and great room with wood burning fireplace with patio doors to side yard. Second level has large primary bedroom with ample storage and closets, second level full bath, and 3 additional bedrooms. Ranch style freshly carpeted basement with laundry and utilities. Attached one car garage with integral access into the kitchen for easy living.

Date: 6/14/2023

Sold price: $849,000

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths

Architectural style: Cape

Annual Taxes: $16,772

Lot Size: .15

MLS number: 3461160

The Seller’s Team: Mary Krener, Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Realty.

The Buyer’s Team: Carol Chang, Coldwell Banker American Homes

Charming 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Cape in Desirable Western Section. Living Room/ FP, Formal Dining Room, Updated Large Eat-in Kitchen w/ sitting area for use as den or office/Sliding doors to rear patio. Primary + Separate Full Bath on First Floor. 2 Bedrooms + Full Bathroom on 2nd FL. Huge unfinished basement: “make it your own!” Oil Heat. Gas cooking in kitchen. 65 x 100 property. Large yard. Vinyl sidingMaintenance-free. Convenient to Stores and Transportation and LIRR.

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Garden City | 26 Hilton Avenue | $2,099,000

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2 BR, 2 BA Condo | Web# 3481165

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Under Contract | Cutchogue | $1,599,000

4 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3479653

Rosemary Bruno: M 516.383.9922

Under Contract | Garden City | $1,199,000

3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3470104

Katarzyna “Katrina” Kamer: M 917.548.7106

Catherine Gerspach: M 516.238.2771

Under Contract | Garden City | $889,000

2 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA Condo | Web# 3477018

Jennifer Davan: M 917.854.2099

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,615,000

4 BR, 3 BA | Web# 3465060

Jane Romanowski: M 516.456.7436

2 BR, 1 BA Co-Op | Web# 3454804

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Universal Pre-K students celebrate moving up

On June 7, Garden City’s Universal Pre-K students celebrated moving into their kindergarten year with a heartwarming ceremony at Homestead School.

In a joyous celebration of early education and childhood achievements, Ms. Savvinidis’ class of 20 students and Ms. Zambrana’s class of 20 students gathered in Homestead School’s multipurpose room. The room was filled with proud parents, family members, administrators, teachers and the enthusiastic graduates themselves. The ceremony’s theme was “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” after the Dr. Seuss book, and the children sang numerous songs for the ceremony’s attendees.

“These young graduates have left an indelible mark on the Garden City school community. They have shown us their eagerness to learn, their resilience and their capacity for friendship. We have no doubt they will continue to shine as they move on to kindergarten and beyond,” said Ms. Savvinidis.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha said, “We are proud to offer a program that instills confidence in our youngest learners by thoroughly preparing them for their primary years. It was wonderful to witness their excitement at the beginning of their journey through Garden City schools. Congratulations to our UPK students on this impressive milestone!”

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Students from Ms. Savvinidis’ and Ms. Zambrana’s Universal Pre-K classes celebrated moving up to kindergarten with a memorable ceremony. Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

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Garden City’s latest National Register listing

On Wednesday, June 21, at 7 p.m., The Garden City Historical Society will welcome Nassau County Executive Assistant District Attorney Daniel G. Looney, who will present a lecture and visual presentation chronicling the fascinating history of the Nassau County Court Complex at the Historical Society Museum.

The Nassau County Court Complex has been the centerpiece of the Nassau County judicial system since 1940. This three-building complex, located on Old Country Road, was originally referred to as the Nassau County Civic Center and it is one of Long Island’s outstanding examples of large-scale civic architecture. In 2021, this fact was recognized as the court complex was added to the National Register of Historic Places. After an overview of courthouses in Nassau County since colonial times, he will delve into the genesis of the “Civic Center.” This concept has its origins at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago and became hugely popular in

the late 1800s and early 1900s, spreading across the country to places such as San Francisco, Denver, Cleveland, Chicago, and Washington D.C. You will learn how the vision of the architectural, art, design, and landscape titans of that time, manifested itself in the design of our own “Nassau County Civic Center.”

In addition to its rich architectural heritage and features, the Nassau County Court House has witnessed some of Long Island’s most sensational trials such as the Weinberger kidnapping case and the Joel Rifkin, Amy Fisher, and Colin Ferguson cases. Mr. Looney will provide highlights of some of the cases prosecuted at the Court House.

Light refreshments will be served after the program and Mr. Looney will be available for questions and comments.

This program is partially underwritten by Garden City resident Brian A. Pinnola of Cushman and Wakefield.

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An Afternoon at LIAD

Several ladies of the Welcoming Club spent a fun-filled afternoon volunteering at the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center. Participants of LIAD enjoyed dancing to music and chatting with our volunteers. It was a great way to spend and afternoon, and a fantastic way to bring smiles to those at the center! Thank you to all who volunteered their time and dance moves!

Upcoming Events

June Book Club

The next book for the June Book Club will be “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano. The club will meet on June 22 at 7:45 p.m. Please contact Welcomingclubbookclub@ gmail.com if you would like to attend and receive location details.

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Join A Group Book Club

Enjoy a good book amongst friends. The book club meets every 6 weeks to discuss the page-turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@gmail.com.

Craft Club

The craft club is a great way to meet with friends and get crafty. No experience necessary. We meet every few months to create a seasonal craft. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@ gmail.com.

Supper Club

Bring your significant others out for

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this one! This is a great way to make new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3–4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at home or head out to try local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

Bowling Club

No experience necessary! We are look ing for new faces to join our Wednesday league. Occasional pacers are welcome. If interested, please contact Ellen (Diller05@ aol.com), Carol (santa060@yahoo.com), or Liz (mcdea@aol.com).

Bunco

This simple dice game is usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and fun to play. If you are interest ed, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@ gmail.com.

Toddler Activities

A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each week around our beau tiful village and a visit to the park. We also set up playgroups with kids of similar age. Please email welcomingclubtoddleractivities@gmail.com for more information.

Come join the fun and make a difference! We invite you to join the club! For just $50 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.

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Pictured from left to right: Melissa Katz, senior director of programs and services at LIAD; Alicia Meehan, Welcoming Club member; Noel Hopkins, Welcoming Club member; Lindsay Weber, Welcoming Club member; Gia Mannone, director of day program services at LIAD.

Do not miss the opportunity to view this charming 3-bedroom 2-bath Cape in Garden City South, at the first public open house this weekend. Set upon a 60 X 100 property, complete with a quaint front porch and private, fully fenced-in back yard, this home has a space for everyone. Some notable features include a bright, formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious, formal dining room, a primary bedroom on the first level, hardwood floors, a full basement, ductless cooling, and heating units, IGS, and a 1-car attached garage. The second and lower levels provide ample room for storage, recreation, or extra living space. Enjoy being close to shopping, public transportation, parks, places of worship, restaurants, and major parkways.

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Diana O’Neill and Dr. Peter O’Neill to receive Rotary Community Service Award

It is with the greatest pleasure that Mineola-Garden City Rotary announces the celebration of two remarkable Garden City residents who will be honored as the co-recipients of Rotary’s coveted Community Service Award for 2023.

Both Diana O’Neill and Dr. Peter O’Neill have more than earned this prestigious honor by living up to Rotary’s principal, “Service Above Self.” Both Diana and Peter represent this principal by the example they set in their everyday lives within their community and far beyond, criteria for this recognition.

It is both through their individual as well as their collective invaluable services, charitable work and volunteer activities that reach out and touch so many lives and which impact so many charitable organizations that make the O’Neills so worthy of this high recognition. Diana and Peter will be feted at an elegant cocktail buffet at the Stewart Manor Country Club on July 6. All are invited.

Diana O’Neill

Diana O’Neill has been a leading figure in Long Island’s non-for-prof-

it community for decades. A list of agencies benefiting from her tireless energy would not begin to describe the thousands of lives she has touched. Currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the Long Island Volunteer Center (LIVC), Diana has grown the LIVC to support more than 450 agencies that serve our region with everything from basic human needs to Prom Boutiques that feed the spirits of young women as they enter adulthood.

Diana’s boundless energies and organizational skills have been directed to support programs which include the clothing outreach at the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen … the welfare to work program of Our Lady of Loretto Parish Social Ministry … creation of a disaster relief mental health alliance registry … collaborative anti-hunger initiative member … co-sponsor of annual Letter Carriers Food Drive … co-sponsor of Long Island Volunteer Enterprise … United Nations International Year of Volunteers 2001 of Fame … lead on Points of Light Foundation national days of service … active participant in the Long Island VOAD (Volunteer

Organizations Active in Disaster) … and Long Term Recovery Group Executive Committee member assisting with Superstorm Sandy relief.

Beyond these myriad services, Diana has served on the boards of 10 different nonprofits and received numerous awards and honors including Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year by the local Association of Fundraising Professionals as well as inductee to the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame with a commemorative bench at Bethpage State Park. As past president of the Junior League’s 2001 Woman of Achievement Award, Diana received the League’s 2001 Woman of Achievement Award and was the 2012 50th anniversary gala honoree.

Featured on Newsday’s Part 2 cover story in 2001, on Telecare in 2002 and Networking Magazine’s cover story in 2006, Diana’s op-ed on volunteerism also appeared in Newsday during National Volunteer Week, 2012, and she wrote a chapter on the history of community activism for a book about Long Island nonprofits as well as a chapter on volunteerism for a Veterans resource guide.

A respected presenter on volun-

teer management, Diana has focused on building one of the most important resources for any not-for-profit: skilled and well-trained volunteers. While she retired from the Long Island Volunteer Center in 2017, she was called back into helping direct the efforts of the LIVC in March 2020.

Diana’s prior work experience includes 15 years at the US Department of Treasury in Washington, DC, San Francisco, California and Austin, Texas. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Accounting from Mount St. Mary’s University. Currently, she is working at NYU Winthrop Hospital Welcome Center where she connects individuals to health care needs.

In addition, Diana serves as the Vice President of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club. Added to her on-going volunteer contributions towards Rotary efforts, her superior organizational skills and team guidance culminated in the overwhelming success of two charity food drives sponsored by the club over this past year. Rotary looks forward to inducting Diana as Co-president of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club along with Meg Norris, currant presi-

Diana O’Neill and Dr. Peter O’Neill to receive Rotary Community Service Award

dent, at the Cocktail Buffet on July 6. Dr. Peter O’Neill

Diana’s husband and Co-honoree, Dr. Peter O’Neill’s volunteer contributions are similar and have included joining the volunteer RotaCare program through which he has treated hundreds of referrals throughout the past 25 years. Peter is also on staff of the A. Holly Patterson Nursing Home and just recently retired from Long Island Select Healthcare which cares for developmentally disabled adults and youth. He had joined the NYU Langone team five years ago and has been chief of dermatology at the hospital for the past 13 years.

Dr. O’Neill has humbly accepted many awards. They include the President’s Volunteer Service Award for countless hours helping at the prom boutique a gown giveaway program of the Long Island Volunteer Center … a leadership award for volunteerism from the American Academy of Dermatology … Nassau County Proclamation and Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition for skin cancer screenings for lifeguards and creation of a skin safety pamphlet … Certificate of Appreciation from Mineola-Garden City

Rotary for providing free healthcare through RotaCare … and USAF service award, achievement medal and commendation medal for excellence in service.

Dr. O’Neill is the author of three articles on dermatology topics, and for the past four years, has lectured on dermatology for the NYU Langone Long Island School of Medicine students, along with countless presentations for the hospital internal medicine interns and residents as well as NYU Langone providers in different specialty groups. He has also served as past president of the Long Island Dermatology Society.

A native New Yorker, Peter O’Neill graduated summa cum laude from St. Bonaventure University in 1979 with a BS in Biology. He had attended Georgetown Medical School on an Air Force scholarship. Peter and Diana had also met in 1979 at the Rosslyn Metro Station as they were both traveling to see Pope John Paul II at the National Cathedral in Washington DC.

Following medical school and internship in internal medicine at the VA Hospital, Dr. O’Neill was stationed at Castle Air Force Base in California and

Dr. and Mrs. Peter O’Neill, to receive Mineola-Garden City Rotary’s Community Service Award at the Stewart Manor Country Club on July 6. See page 52

Many are asking what is the next step on St. Paul’s? I have not addressed this topic in my last few Mayor’s columns because I realize the importance of getting this right after three decades, and it is absolutely critical to have information that is as complete and accurate as possible provided to the community to move forward.

As I write this column, I am still awaiting the final report from cost estimator Westerman Construction. I have serious concerns that residents may assume we got a price on the plans displayed for weeks at Village Hall. We did not. The Board of Trustees is responsible for this process, and we must make sure it is fully transparent. Even with our best efforts at presenting alternatives and cost estimates, anyone who has done a home improvement or renovation project knows that there is a level of uncertainty when estimating costs, and with a building of this age and size, that uncertainty could be significant.

Whether the community supports an adaptive reuse plan involving restoration of the whole building or part of the building, or if there is community support for building something new behind the façade (or part of the façade) of the building, this will be by far the largest project ever undertaken by our Village, and I have been unable to find another Village of our size that has taken on a project of this potential scope and cost. Residents have raised concerns about the potential financial impact on the Village of undertaking a restoration project of this magnitude, and their concerns are valid.

Some details the Board of Trustees learned in its recent questions to the Westerman firm are being shared so my concerns are understood more clearly:

1. We did not get pricing on the detailed plans displayed in Village Hall.

2. Though it has been difficult for me to get a direct answer to why we did not get pricing on the plans we displayed and provided to Westerman Construction, I was finally told it was because the cost would have been too high.

3. It is my hope that the pricing in the final report will be clear. From responses to the BOT questions answered by Lloyd Westerman we know that:

• The adaptive reuse cost esti-

mate only included HVAC ventilation in the basement, first and second floors.

• The adaptive reuse cost estimate only included 50 new windows, with 584 being boarded up. The Westerman firm has agreed to provide an estimate that includes replacing all the windows as part of phase 1.

• There would be an additional charge to provide a cost estimate to restore the entire building or to get an estimate for saving some elements of the building such as the clock tower or parts of the building like the entrance.

• Clarification will be provided by Westerman Construction as to the biggest risks with Phase 1, as well as Phase 2 or 3.

• Worst case scenario will be clarified in the report which is that the entire top level would have to be rebuilt.

I will be reporting on our next steps after receiving the final report and consulting with the Board of Trustees. In response to questions about whether there will be another committee, and when it will be announced, I am discussing this with members of the Board of Trustees, and suspect it will be residents with specific areas of expertise that will be engaged as needed during this process. If you did not read the history I shared in the May 3 Mayor’s Column, I suggest you take a few minutes to read it. You will understand why I have been hearing feedback from residents who are urging “No More Committees!”

Recycling Right

The Environmental Advisory Board has been working with the Village to help educate residents about our recycling program and how important it is that we put the right items in the green bins. If residents don’t follow the guidelines and put plastics that aren’t 1s or 2s in the bin, this can result in the recycling load being rejected. This not only means more refuse going to landfills, but it also costs the Village money. We pay less money for recycling loads that are accepted. Thank you to EAB member Evelyn Fasano who has been providing the content for our new feature in the Garden City News, “Recycling Tip of the Week.”

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Mayor Mary Carter Flanagan

Troop 1322 Girl Scouts honored at the Gold Award Ceremony

Five members of Garden City Girl Scout Troop 1322 were among those honored by Girl Scouts of Nassau County at the Gold Award Ceremony on June 6 at Adelphi University. The Girl Scouts Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouts of the United States. Only 5.4% of eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn the Gold Award. Through pursuing this award, Girl Scouts change the world by tackling issues they are passionate about to drive lasting change in their communities and beyond while they learn essential skills that will prepare them for all aspects of life.

Juliana Mitchell addressed the issue of using social media for positive benefits. She partnered with SmartSocial.com, an organization that provides resources about digital citizenship for teenagers. Juliana developed a presentation and pamphlet called “ Social Media for Good, ” that highlighted how to use social media safely, appropriately, and purposefully to show one’s best self by focusing on academic, athletic, or extracurricular accomplishments. The information was distributed at meetings and fairs to parents and students. In addition, Juliana created a social media platform for the Garden City Girl Scouts’ Service Unit.

Madeline Mitchell partnered with USA Field Hockey and her club team, Lasting Legacy, to introduce and develop the game of field hockey for students in second through sixth grades. Madeline’s team helped initiate access to an instructional league which provided the opportunity to learn the sport through match play. Madeline also hosted a clinic for Girl Scouts to learn while playing and interacting with volunteers from her school’s field hockey teams. Madeline created a pamphlet for

players detailing the importance of providing community service “give back days.”

Ella Pocock implemented an environmentally-based art therapy curriculum to address the issue of adolescent mental health while educating children on plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. She partnered with the Ocean Beach Youth Group on Fire Island where she conducted eco-art workshops educating children on the benefits of engaging in artistic expression to alleviate stress and anxiety, while learning innovative forms of recycling. Ella taught the children how to upcycle plastics to create crafts such as bird feeders, piggy banks and self-watering planters.

Grace Power worked with senior citizens on increasing their interactions and building relationships, as well as increasing their accessibility to books. Due to COVID-19, many seniors became reluctant to leave their homes and interact with others. Grace created programs throughout the Garden City Senior Center to encourage seniors to come together. Word and board games, book chats, and bingo allowed seniors to connect with others

Keira Regan brought awareness to the importance of art in our lives and specifically within our schools. Keira worked with Garden City High School to create an art club for the first time in over 20 years, aiming to educate students on all the different pathways of art. Keira made and presented art history lessons, ran competitions and contests, collected for local organizations, and arranged activities with speakers and professional artists to widen the perception of what art is and how it affects us.

RATED 5 STARS BY CARFAX Planting Pride Festival

Planting Fields Arboretum will be hosting a Planting Pride Festival on Saturday, June 24th between noon and 4 p.m. (Rain date June 25th).

The Festival will feature live music, special guests, local vendors, free tours of the "Decisive Moments" Exhibition, a

panel discussion and more. Free admission. Parking is $8 or free with a NYS Empire Pass.

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park is located at 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay.

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IN MEMORIAM

Trey grew up in Garden City and attended Chaminade High School. He studied Civil Engineering at Union College, where he also played lacrosse. The oldest of Jack and Kathy Wehrum’s four sons, he was a loving and supportive older brother to Kyle, Kasey, and Brady. His family and his friends knew that for any problem, big or small, Trey was always there to help.

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Trey Wehrum of Garden City passed away on June 6, 2023 following a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis. A beloved husband to Patricia and proud dad to Cody and Mackenzie, Trey was happiest with his family, particularly when he was cheering for his daughter’s field hockey team or his son’s football team.

His dedication to others extended far beyond his family. He loved Garden City and spent countless hours volunteering in support of the community. He coached Rams lacrosse and GC Thunder football and, most recently, volunteered as a coach for the GC Challenger Lacrosse program. An underdog himself, he particularly loved helping those kids who needed help the most. Beyond coaching, Trey also served as a volunteer firefighter for the Garden City Fire Department, where he reached the rank of Captain before stepping down due to his illness. His children are following in his footsteps and both recently became Garden City volunteer firefighters. He couldn’t be more proud of them.

Despite facing an uphill battle, Trey was forever optimistic and truly grateful for the life he lived and the family and friends who loved him.

Lois McGowan, longtime resident of Garden City, passed away at her home in Southold on June 5th surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old.

Lois was married to Andrew J. McGowan, Jr., M.D. for sixty-one-years until his death in 2020. She is survived by her children, Jackie (Eamonn Bowles), Andrew, and Michael (Lauren), as well as her grandchildren, Laura, Christine, and Claire Bowles, and Andrew, Christopher, Jane, and Jack McGowan, and a great-granddaughter, Valeria Flores.

Lois was born in Queens to Dorothy and Jack Meaney, and grew up in Hollis and Garden City. She was a loyal graduate and supporter of The Mary Louis Academy and Adelphi University. Smart, fun, accomplished, energetic, and beautiful, Lois was an elementary school teacher, interior decorator, and medical office manager. Her love, strength, and generosity were shared with family, friends, and those in need. With her husband Andy, she traveled on a medical mission

to Africa and funded the construction of a residence for visiting doctors at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Donations in her memory can be made to the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center at https://northshorechildguidance.org/donate.

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Remembering Jimmy Flynn

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOHN ELLIS KORDES

During an evening ceremony on Friday, June 9, 2023, a bench was dedicated near the Garden City Gazebo in memory of Jimmy Flynn. He was a member of the Garden City High School Class of 1975 and passed away of a brain tumor in 2009 at the age of 52. Jimmy left behind a wife and four children who currently reside in Ireland.

His untimely death brought together his high school friends in 2009 who

vowed to remember Jimmy by having a dinner every year around Christmas to remember him. This group of men became known as “the Flynn 75 group.”

By all accounts, Jimmy Flynn was a beloved classmate with an ever-present smile and a huge personality. He was so well liked and what a special gift and unique legacy he leaves to his high school friends... that through his memory they developed such a strong bond over the years.

Classmate George Caputo addresses the attendees with stories about Jimmy Flynn from high school. The audience included classmates, friends and some Village officials.

Some of “the Flynn 75 Group” pose with some of their female classmates around the newly dedicated bench.

Left to right (women with their maiden names): Bob Pomponio, Nancy McDougal, Bill Harrison, Kathy Donnelly, Patrick Gibbons, Carol Cohn, Judy Foxen, George Caputo, Bill LoSardo, Brian Davey, Bill Manning, James Mercante, Gerry Kelly (seated). Sitting on the bench is Jimmy Flynn’s sister Maureen.

The plaque that adorns the newly dedicated park bench.

A bagpiper was on hand to add some Irish ambience.

Jimmy Flynn in his 1975 G.C.H.S. yearbook photo

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Mineola Mayor Pereira Reports

At last Tuesday’s luncheon meeting on June 13, at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant, Mineola Mayor Paul Pereira spoke eloquently and passionately concerning projected changes to various areas of Mineola’s commercial districts. He also reported that Mineola was in full agreement with Garden City in it’s stand against Governor Hochul’s housing compact.

Mayor Pereira is a 45-year resident of Mineola, having graduated from Mineola High School where he had been 4-year members of both the wrestling and soccer teams, had been involved in student government and the Student Service Centers. Among his numerous highschool involvements, Paul became the winningness soccer coach in high school history.

Completing his 30th year in the district, Paul is a full time history teacher at Mineola High School, while also serving as mayor. “Best ever 80-hour part time job,” he said.

Following 12 years as Deputy Mayor, Paul Pereira was elected to the position of Mineola Mayor in March of 2022. During the first year of this 4-year position, Paul has engaged in some ambitious plans to enact two much needed overlays in commercial areas of both the downtown and Mineola Jericho Turnpike overlay districts which will alter benefiting lease agreements while carefully maintaining the character of downtown Mineola.

Surprise, surprise! Mayor Paul Pereira was thrilled to report that he had been the proud recipient of Mineola-Garden City Rotary’s Scholarship Award as a senior at Mineola High School in 1989, an

The Kordes K orner

John Ellis Kordes

award for which he continues to be most proud. (See scholarship facts below).

As is tradition, Mineola-Garden City Rotary welcomes the serving mayors of both incorporated villages to provide current updates from time-to-time. Mayor Pereira agreed to return and we look forward to welcoming him back.

Rotary to Celebrate Scholarship Awardees on June 27

In accordance with tradition, Rotary provides annual scholarships for excelling senior students from both Garden City and Mineola High School who have excelled both in community service and in academics, criteria for the scholarships. Along with Rotary, the Garden City Foundation also provides a scholarship for a Garden City High School senior who has excelled in business.

Rotary has invited the scholarship recipients along with their parents to the special scholarship luncheon on Tuesday, June 27, 12:15 at Mineola’s Davenport Press restaurant. Each student will receive checks in the amount of $1,000 to be allocated toward their college necessities.

To be celebrated will be Gavin Burnes, scholarship recipient from Garden City High School along with Natalie Laszewski, scholarship recipient Mineola School High School. Lauren Persaud will also receive the ”Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship” from the Garden City Foundation.

All are invited to this festive luncheon celebration of remarkable student accomplishment. To reserve (fee: $35), please email Club President Meg Noris at editor@gcnews.com.

That’s my dad and me when I was one or so years old (still under warranty!). This Sunday is Father’s Day and I thought this would be an appropriate photo this week. My dad, John L. Kordes, owned and operated Arista Furs for 50 years at 937 Franklin Avenue in Garden City from 1950 -2000 before selling it. The new owner was in that location until 2012 when it closed. Ironically, my dad passed away later that same year. I had lost my mom, Helen, too soon in 2000. The older I get, the more I realize how lucky I was to have such wonderful parents growing up.

Now, I realize not everyone is as close with their parents as my two older sisters and I were. Having said that, recently, I came across something I had written to my dad many years ago on Father’s Day. I’m sharing this with you to encourage you, if you have a deserving father, to let him know how much you appreciate him - because it is never too late... until it is.

“Dad, much of what I know and some of my fondest memories go back to the times when you and I did things together. Whether you were helping me perfect my curve ball for Little League or encouraging me to help you with the gardening, I learned so much from you . From teaching me to ride a bike to learning how to drive a car, I’ll always remember how patient you were and how you shared your life’s experiences with me. Also, how you pulled back and let me try things on my own and, at times, make my own mistakes - still you were always there for me.

Dad, for the man that you are and the man you helped me to become I will always be grateful and proud to be your son.”

Mineola Mayor Paul Pereira reported to Mineola-Garden City Rotary on June 13.

Eileen Dwyer named Nurse of the Year

The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) has chosen Eileen Dwyer, BSN, RN, OCN, as the 2023 Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year. Dwyer, of Garden City, was selected based on her contributions to oncology nursing and oncology nursing service, and her support and promotion of oncology nursing certification.

Dwyer serves as a nurse manager at St. Francis Hospital and Cancer Institute in East Hills, New York. She has been an oncology nurse for over forty years and is a strong advocate for certification. Her entire nursing staff is 100% certified.

Last year, she won the Managerial Spirit Award at her institution for her dedication to her staff members. In 2016 Eileen was selected as The Long Island Nurse of The Year.Outside of work, she is a board member of the Long Island/ Queens Oncology Nursing Society. In the community, she has teamed up with the American Cancer Society, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and her local Manhasset Women’s Coalition to advocate for and support her patients.

She transitioned 18 cardiology nurses from the Heart Center into Oncology Certified Nurses in 2

Eileen Dwyer has been honored as the 2023 Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year.

years…giving the Infusion Center 100% OCNs!

The award was presented during the ONCC Recognition Seminar at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Annual Congress on April 28, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas.

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The Latest Trump Indictment

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

So the other shoe has now dropped, with former President Donald J. Trump now indicted in Florida on charges related to his document retention practices after he left the White House.

Let’s be clear. Mr. Trump was asking for something like this.

Just to put this matter in perspective, let’s start with quotations from an editorial this week in National Review, a conservative, but not Trump leaning publication. In a piece titled “The Trump Indictment Is Damning”, the editors declare that it is “impossible to read the indictment against Trump in the Mar-a-Lago documents case and not be appalled at the way he handled documents as an ex-president, and responded to the attempt by federal authority to reclaim them.”

The piece points out that many of the documents held by Mr. Trump in Florida apparently included defense and weapons information and material about United States nuclear programs. Mr. Trump stored these documents “recklessly” and “farcically”, while deceiving both investigators and his own lawyers. The piece concludes that any past abuse of power by Democrats “doesn’t change the fact that the country wouldn’t be in this uncharted territory if Trump hadn’t taken documents he had no right to and simply complied when asked to give them back.”

In addition, she destroyed thousands of emails under suspicious circumstances and her husband had a seemingly clandestine meeting with the attorney general on the tarmac at the Phoenix airport. The obvious question is whether there is one set of rules for prominent Republicans and one for Democrats.

Suddenly, Mr. Trump’s fate will be vaulted into the top rank of issues in the upcoming campaign. Voters will know that the election of Mr. Trump or another Republican will likely end this prosecution or result in a pardon of Mr. Trump. A vote for Mr. Biden or another Democrat, if there is a conviction of Mr. Trump that is sustained on appeal, will likely result in Mr. Trump’s imprisonment. This strikes me as an unnecessary sideshow when there are so many other important issues.

Of course, Congressional Republicans are now very likely to attempt to play tit for tat. There is a whistleblower report that the FBI reluctantly released to a House committee a few days ago that claims that Mr. Biden previously received bribe money from foreign governments. Let me emphasize that these are unproven allegations and I have no idea if they are true.

North/South:

1st Place: Athena Phillippides & Mickey Norton

2nd Place: Joan Kiernan & Claire Burns

On June 12, Seniors Duplicate Bridge winners were: East/West:

1st Place: Carrie Flapan & Dian Kendrick

2nd Place: Tommy Dodge & Terry Schoenig

Chess4Community

The Garden City Recreation and Parks Department will present a free "Chess4Community Refresher Course" on June 23 from 3–4 p.m. at the Senior Center. The course will be run by USCF rated players and is

open to all levels of players. Sign up at the Senior Center front desk or call 516-385-8006. All previous attendees are welcome, as well as newcomers!

But, while Mr. Trump’s handling of the documents certainly casts doubt on his fitness for office, there is much room to question whether this indictment is in the best interest of our country. And this is fully recognizing that these charges are not, to use Mr. Trump’s favorite phrase, a “witch hunt” and are far more serious and substantive than the tenuous indictment brought by Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg.

Certainly Republicans and many independents will find it difficult to avoid comparisons between the indictment of Mr. Trump and the lack of prosecution of another major presidential contender, Hillary Clinton in 2016 after it became clear that she set up a home brew computer system that evaded government recordkeeping requirements.

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But Republicans will now redouble their arguments hat federal investigators have continued to stonewall investigations of these charges, as well as of Hunter Biden. You can easily imagine televised hearings with this whistleblower, and even a more or less party line vote to impeach Mr. Biden. Absent shocking revelations, I’m not sure that this is what the country needs.

In my perfect world, neither Mr. Trump nor President Biden would be on the ballot for 2024. I don’t think Mr. Biden is up to the job for four more years and I think Mr. Trump lacks the necessary temperament and character to return to the White House.

But polls currently indicate that this is the likely matchup. Even if defensible, the indictment of Mr. Trump, under a process that many think is unfair, will surely make an ugly race even uglier.

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H a p p y F a t h e r ’ s D a y

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

Dad, since my earliest beginnings, you have always watched over me. Thank you for giving me life. I love you.

God Bless All Fathers

To the world, you are one person, but to your child, you are the world.

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Blessed is the man who hears a gentle voice call him father.

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Jesus answered and said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, a son cannot do anything on his own, but only what he sees his father doing; for what he does, his son will do also.”

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-Dr. James Dobson

(John 5:19)

“A good father will leave his imprint on his daughter for the rest of her life.”

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The best thing a man can do is give good example to his wife and children.

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Fathers, we have a special admiration for you, and we join in the celebration of fatherhood on this wonderful day — thanking all fathers for their love, sacrifice, and dedication to their children. From the moment of conception, you protect the most precious gift of all — the gift of life for your child.

This Tribute to Fathers is made possible through generous donations from parishoners of St. Anne’s and St. Joseph’s Churches, members of the Knights of Columbus St. Joseph-Bishop Baldwin Council No. 15809 and area residents who recognize the most sacred and important role of fathers in cooperating with God’s Divine Plan to nurture and protect all children, born and pre-born.

We have a special concern for those fathers whose expectant mothers of their babies may find this to be a difficult and uncertain time. We understand and want to help you with your baby whose tiny heart began beating 18 days after conception. For confidential assistance and for infortmation about alternatives to abortion, contact: Women First — Pregnancy Options at: https://womenfirstpregnancyoptions.org/ or call: 516-408-6300. Fathers, we have a special admiration for you, and we join in the celebration of fatherhood on this wonderful day — thanking all fathers for their love, sacrifice, and dedication to their children. From the moment of conception, you protect the most precious gift of all — the gift of life for your child.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of A & S Backflow Testing & Lawn Sprinklers LLC . Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-04-28. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Gandolfo Braccioforte: 10 Jefferson ST Garden City NY 11530.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose

LEGAL NOTICES

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

Inc. Village of Garden City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,

UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT

THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

WATER SUPPLY

ELECTRICAL SERVICES 2023

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

Inc. Village of Garden City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,

UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

PARTIAL BID OF ASSORTED CLOTHING

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of TRADING TACT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-05-18. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC. : 7014 13TH AVENUE SUITE 202 BROOKLYN NY 11228.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NASSAU

COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. f/k/a Chase Home Finance, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Julie Soussis a/k/a Julie F. Soussis; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 2, 2008 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 90 Amherst Street, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, Town of Hemstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 33 Block 301 Lot 459. Approximate amount of judgment $346,871.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 007961/2007. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Gina Raio Bitsimis,

Notice of Formation of Norton Designs Limited Liability Corporation. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-05-31. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Stephen Norton: 110 Chestnut Street Garden City NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

Inc. Village of Garden City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,

UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

CONCRETE PURCHASE

Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:    Inc. Village of Garden City

Catherine Reynolds Buyer

Dated:06/16/23

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION Inc. Village of Garden City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,

UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

2023 STREETLIGHT POLES, LUMINAIRES, & ACCESSORIES RE-BID

Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:

Inc. Village of Garden City

Catherine Reynolds Buyer

Dated:06/16/23

NASSAU COUNTY

BID NOTICE

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

NASSAU COUNTY BIDS

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

Inc. Village of Garden City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,

UNTIL 11:00 AM EDT

THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:

Sealed bids MUST be   RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO:

PURCHASING DIVISION

Inc. Village of Garden City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.,    UNTIL 11:00 AM  EDT

Sealed bids MUST be  RECEIVED BY AND DELIVERED TO: PURCHASING DIVISION City    351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530    between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,   EDT

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT ON CLINTON ROAD AND STEWART AVENUE

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023

THURSDAY,  JULY 6, 2023 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the following:     COMMUNITY PARK

aloud, for furnishing the following:     PARTIAL BID OF ASSORTED CLOTHING

REPLACEMENT OF OUTER   VINYL COVERING

Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

Specifications, Form of Bid, and other information may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Division at the above address or you may download the bid specifications from the New York State Contract Reporter website at the following web address:    https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/ contracts.cfm

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:    Inc. Village of Garden City Catherine Reynolds Buyer Dated:06/16/23

Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal

Group

Attorney(s)

LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792 Dated: May 3, 2023

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:    Inc. Village of Garden City

Catherine Reynolds Buyer

Dated:06/16/23

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:    Inc. Village of Garden City

Catherine Reynolds Buyer

Dated:06/16/23

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:    Inc. Village of Garden City

Catherine Reynolds Buyer

Dated:06/16/23

This bid specification will be listed under the Agency Name of:    Inc. Village of Garden City  Rosemary Monahan    Purchasing Agent      Dated: June 16, 2023

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Library Board honors Peter D’Antonio for service

For the past 10 years, Peter D’Antonio has steadfastly supported the Garden City Public Library as a board trustee and vice chair.

In recognition and sincere appreciation of his many years of devoted service between 2013 - 2023, the Board presented Mr. D’Antonio with a plaque during a ceremony Monday, June 12 at the Library Board meeting. Festivities also included a cake baked by Trustee Mary Maguire. The plaque reads:

In recognition and sincere appreciation of many years of devoted service

Peter D’Antonio 2013–2023 especially his hard work on Children’s Renovation project and the Library Budget, and other valuable contributions to the Garden City Public Library, which have benefited the community.

The Library Board of Trustees honored Peter D’Antonio’s dedicated service to the Library over the past decade during a ceremony Monday, June 12.

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“A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.”

– Andrew Carnegie

During his tenure on the Board, Mr. D’Antonio served on both the Budget and Audit Committees. Library Director Marianne Malagon commented, “He provided me with a great deal of training and help on the preparation and presentation of the Library Budget, as well as financial matters year-round. He was a very patient and effective teacher.” Mr. D’Antonio was also of great assistance during the recent Children’s Room renovation project.

Board Chairman Randy Colahan touted Mr. D’Antonio’s superior intellect, especially in math. “It has proven to be a true asset to the Library, Library Board and myself,” Mr. Colahan said. “It would have been much more difficult, with possibly different results during trying times, if not for your wisdom, persistence and presence. You have become a true friend! Thank you for your many years of service. You will be and are already missed!”

Pictured (from left): Trustee Lola Nouryan, Mr. D’Antonio, Chairman

Colahan, and Trustees Germaine Greco and Mary Maguire.

2023 Nassau Library Tour

Library Board praises outgoing president

How many libraries can you visit this summer?

Nassau’s public libraries have a challenge for you! How many libraries can you visit this summer?

Find out by joining the Nassau Library Tour! Each one is your gateway into a new community –visit the library, then explore the attractions, restaurants, and parks nearby. Take a self-guided tour as a family, a team of friends, or go solo. Plus, you’ll collect prizes and invaluable memories along the way.

Open to all ages, this self-paced journey takes place June 12–August 12. Prizes are earned for visiting 5, 15, 30, and 50 of the participating public libraries in Nassau County. Anyone who visits all 58 locations

will also be entered to win one of the grand prize raffles.

Start your journey by picking up a Nassau Library Tour map at the Garden City Library - or any participating public library in Nassau County. There's lots of fun ways you can participate. Take photos on your library adventure and share them on social media with the hashtag #NassauLibraryTour. Don’t forget to bring your map and have it updated with a sticker to indicate you visited that library!

For the list of participating libraries and more information, visit tour. nassaulibrary.org. Grab your map and get ready to hit the road!

Delayed openings as Library renovations continue

On Friday, June 16, the Garden City Public Library building will have a delayed opening until 12:00 p.m. Library Staff will not be on site until the Library is open.

On Monday, June 19, only the Children’s area will have a delayed opening at 1:00 p.m. while the rest of

The Library Board of Trustees honored Friends President Nancy Minett’s dedicated service to the Library during a ceremony Monday, June 12.

Pictured (from left): Trustees Mary Maguire and Germaine Greco, Ms. Minett, Chairman Randy Colahan and Trustee Lola Nouryan.

Nancy Minett has devoted many years to Friends of the Garden City Public Library, carrying out the organization’s mission to provide financial support and other assistance; to promote knowledge of services, resources and needs of the Library to the community; to confer with Library Trustees on matters relating to the welfare of the Library; to encourage gifts to the Library; and to sponsor programs for adults, young adults, and children.

The Library Board presented Ms. Minett, who is moving out-of-state, with a citation recognizing her dedicated service during a ceremony Monday, June 12. The celebration also included a cake baked by Trustee Mary Maguire, who had previously served with Ms. Minett as a Friends

director. The citation read, “Thank you for your many years of dedicated service as President of the Friends of Garden City Library. Especially important is your personal support and generous efforts to promote effective cooperation between both organizations. We recognize and sincerely appreciate your leadership of the Friends, whose many endeavors have provided tremendous support to the Library!

Board Chairman Randy Colahan praised Ms. Minett’s leadership. “Thank you for generously giving of your time and support. Without your inspiration, guidance and leadership The Friends of the Library, as well as the Library, might not have been able to cross the same bridges and achieve the same results,” he said.

the Library will open to the public at 9:30 a.m., per its usual schedule. Renovation construction work will be conducted during those times in the Children’s and Circulation areas. If able to safely do so, we will reopen earlier on either date. Thank you for your understanding.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library

“What’s Cooking at the Library?” Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club:

Registration began on Monday, June 12, for the Tweens and Teens “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Summer Reading Club! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Tweens and teens can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their Summer Reading Club Bags in the Tweens and Teens Room while supplies last.

Once you sign up, you can submit raffle entries for each book you read at the Library or online through our website (www.gardencitypl.org).Tweens and teens who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes and will also be automatically invited to the End-of-Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party on Wednesday, August 16. All books must be at the appropriate reading level and be read and reviewed between June 12 and August 1. Registration is ongoing until Friday, August 11. Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Monday, August 14. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 16 at the End-ofSummer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win. This year’s raffle prizes include:

• Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine

• $50 Amazon Gift Card

• Cotton Candy Maker

• Seventh Street Gift Card Dessert Package worth $75 (3 $25 gift cards to Dunkin, Starbucks, and TCBY)

• Airpods

• $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card

The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! Plus those who register for this year’s Summer Reading Club will automatically be entered into our weekly Gift Card Grab Bag Raffle!

Winners will have until Friday, September 15 to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 15.

If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/

What’s Cooking at the Library? Creative Arts Contest

Get creative this summer by entering our Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! There will be two categories for the Contest: Writing and Art. Tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 can participate and submit to both categories. Multiple submissions are allowed. There will be multiple winners for each category, with prizes being Amazon gift cards. Participants' work can also be submitted

for community service to the Library’s Tweens and Teens Art Gallery show in August 2023. Participants can use the “What’s Cooking at the Library?” theme as a source of inspiration for the contest, but are not required to follow the theme.

The deadline to submit is Friday, August 4. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 16 at the End of Summer Tweens and Teens Ice Cream and Pizza Party. You do not have to be present to win. Entries should be created between June 12–August 4. Entries can be submitted online via our website (www. gardencitypl.org) or in person in the Tweens and Teens Room. Each in-person entry must include the contest submission form, which can be picked up at the Library. Winners will have until Friday, September 15, to pick up their prizes. Prizes will not be held past September 15.

We might share your artwork or writing on our Facebook or Instagram pages:

• Facebook: facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

• Instagram: instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/.

“What’s Cooking at the Library?” Tiny Art Show for Community Service

Earn community service by painting a mini canvas at home for the Garden City Public Library’s “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Tiny Art Show Project! Registration begins Tuesday, June 27, at 10 a.m. Each volunteer will receive 1 mini canvas and a set of paint pens and watercolor paint to decorate their mini canvas at home. Supplies must be picked up at the Library. Paint pens and watercolor paint must be returned to the library. Volunteers’ artwork on the mini canvas must relate to the “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Summer Reading Club theme. Volunteers’ mini canvases will be used in the Library’s “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Tiny Art Show to help promote this year’s Summer Reading Club.

Mini canvases are due back no later than Thursday, July 13, 2023. Volunteers are also welcome to use additional supplies that they have at home. Volunteers will receive two hours for participating in this project, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The mini canvases will be displayed until the end of August. Afterward, participants can pick up their mini canvases until September 15. Mini canvases will be held no longer than September 15. Artwork included in the display can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Please include the Creative Arts Entry Form, which can be found at the Library, with your volunteer form and

artwork if you would like to submit it to the Creative Arts Contest. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show for Community Service

Earn community service by submitting artwork for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show in the Library’s Lower Level Gallery during the month of August 2023. Artwork must be created between Monday, June 12, and Friday, July 28. Volunteers can submit up to three pieces of art. Submissions are due Friday, July 28. Submissions can include artwork created at the Library during a Library program. Volunteers must return their artwork with a volunteer form, which can be found at the Library, in order to receive community service credit. Volunteers do not have to submit all three pieces of art at once and should do an additional form for artwork they submit at a later date.

Volunteers will receive two hours for each piece they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. The artwork will be displayed until the end of August. Afterward, participants can pick up their artwork until September 15. Artwork will be held no longer than September 15.

Artwork included in the show can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Please include the Creative Arts Entry Form, which can be found at the Library, with your volunteer form and artwork if you would like to submit it to the Creative Arts Contest.

Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice Cream Social

Kick off this year’s Summer Reading Club with our Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice Cream Social! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Thursday, June 22, at 4:30 p.m. Registration is required and began Tuesday, June 13, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Patriotic Cupcakes with Chefs of d’Future

Decorate cupcakes with a patriotic theme for the Fourth of July during Teen Crafternoon: Patriotic Cupcakes with Chefs of d’Future! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Monday, June 26, at 4 p.m. Registration is required

and begins Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Intro to Safe Babysitting

Join us for this Babysitting Workshop program, Intro to Safe Babysitting, on Tuesday, June 27, at 4 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. We will be using the Intro to Safe Babysitting curriculum from Safe Sitter®. Registrants must bring a doll to practice diapering. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 20 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Paint Night

Join us on Wednesday, June 28, at 6 p.m. for Teen Paint Night. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in Fall 2023 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Participants can submit their artwork to our Tweens and Teens Summer Art Show in August in order to earn community service and also can submit it toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. Afterward, participants can pick up their art until September 15. Artwork will be held no longer than September 15. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons and learn how to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons by participating in one of our monthly Dungeons and Dragons Meet-Ups! Beginners are welcome! Each meet-up will feature a new self-contained, one-shot adventure and players will be assigned premade characters to play. Please register via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this program. The June session will be held Thursday, June 29, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m online via Eventkeeper. Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for partici-

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pating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Volunteers Needed: Reading Pals

Volunteer to read to and then do a craft with children ages PreK–Grade 2 during the program Reading Pals! The Reading Pals program runs from 1:30 p.m.–2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 1 p.m. to review the material before the start of the program and stay until 2:30 p.m. to help clean up. Volunteers must be entering Grades 6-12 in fall 2022 only. Volunteer registration should be done online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) at the following dates and times:

• Session One: June 26 - Register

beginning Tuesday, June 20, at 10 a.m.

• Session Two: July 10 - Register

beginning Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m.

• Session Three: July 17 - Register

beginning Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m.

• Session Four: July 24 - Register

beginning Tuesday, July 18, at 10 a.m.

• Session Five: July 31 - Register

beginning Tuesday, July 25, at 10 a.m.

These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Crafternoon: Tie-Dye Backpacks

Create your own designs during Teen Crafternoon: Tie-Dye Backpacks! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Monday, July 10, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Participants will be provided backpacks to tie-dye, but can also bring in their own items. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board will be held on Tuesday, July 11, at 4 p.m. Registration begins Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The meeting is for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12. If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas, volunteer ideas, or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12.

Teen Carnival Games Pizza Party

Enjoy pizza while playing carnival games, including a round of Capture the Flag with Water Balloons, during our Teen Carnival Games Pizza Party! This

program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only and will be held Wednesday, July 12, at 7 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). In the event of rain, the Capture the Flag portion of this event will be canceled. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Thursdays: Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Join us for Tween Thursdays and make Chocolate Covered Pretzels! This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in fall 2023 only and is a joint program with the Children’s Department and Young Adult Department. The program will be held Thursday, July 13, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 4, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). It is Library policy that parents of children under 10 attending a program remain at the Library throughout and meet the child upon completion of the program. Tweens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Movie Night: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl”

Enjoy snacks as we watch “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” to celebrate its 20th anniversary during Teen Movie Night! Teen Movie Night will be held Wednesday, July 5, at 6 p.m. This movie is rated PG-13. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 27, online at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Teen Creative Writing Workshop

Join us for a Teen Creative Writing Workshop on Tuesday, July 6, at 4 p.m. Get challenged with writing prompts and activities, and even get inspired to write something for this year's Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2023 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 27, online at 10 a.m. Teens who complete an online survey after the program can receive community service for participating in this program. This program has

been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tree Ornaments for Community Service: Pineapple Ornaments

Earn community service by painting ornaments for the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Department’s Ornament Tree! Each volunteer will receive three ornaments and a set of paint pens to decorate their ornaments at home. Paint pens must be returned to the Library. These ornaments will be used to decorate our new ornament tree each month!

For the month of June ornaments are pineapples, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in July as part of the Summer Reading Club theme, “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Registration begins Tuesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Completed ornaments must be returned by Thursday, June 29, to the Library.

Registrants will be asked to pick up their ornaments at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return three decorated ornaments and their set of paint pens in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every three ornaments they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Bookmarks for Community Service

Earn community service by creating bookmarks for Garden City Public Library patrons! Each volunteer will receive 10 bookmarks to color, decorate, and write positive or library/book themed messages. These bookmarks will be placed in books throughout the Library in order to brighten the day of the patrons who check them out. Bookmarks will be placed in books in all three departments, including Children’s, Tweens and Teens, and Adult Reference.

To participate, please register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Volunteers can register once each week for eight weeks as follows:

• Registration Week One:

Monday, June 26, at 10 a.m. to Friday, June 30 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Two:

Monday, July 3, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 7 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Three:

Monday, July 10, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 14 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Four:

Monday, July 17, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 21 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Five:

Monday, July 24, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 28 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Six: Monday, July 31, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 4 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Seven: Monday, August 7, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 11 at 4 p.m.

• Registration Week Eight: Monday, August 14, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 18 at 4 p.m.

Bookmarks should be returned no later than Thursday, August 31. Registrants will be asked to pick up their bookmarks at the Library in order to participate in this community service program. Volunteers must return 10 completed bookmarks in order to receive community service. Volunteers will receive two hours for every 10 bookmarks they submit, at the discretion of the Tweens and Teens Department. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee: Volunteers Needed!

The Tweens and Teens Department is looking for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12 to volunteer to provide feedback on recently published Young Adult books as part of our Tweens and Teens Best Books 2023 Committee! Eligible books are those published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2023 and aimed at tweens and teens in Grades 6–12.

Volunteers will be asked to read books on the Tweens and Teens Department’s monthly reading lists beginning with December 2022 and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between October 1, 2022 and December 5, 2022 and the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community service credit.

Credit for both reading and writing reviews on new books in the Library’s Young Adult Collection. The feedback used throughout the year will help the Young Adult Librarians compile the Best Books list for the year in December 2023.

There are no requirements on how many books a volunteer must read and volunteers can read however many new books they are able to throughout the year. Volunteers can get credit for books they do not finish, as long as they provide 300-word feedback as to why they chose not to finish the book. The committee may meet throughout the year if there is interest, but volunteers are not required to attend meetings and can still participate by reading and providing feedback on recent Young Adult books.

If interested, please sign-up to join the committee by visiting Garden City Public Library’s website at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/tweens-teens-

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library

best-books-2023-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/.

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department uses both social media platforms as a tool to post updates and announcements about upcoming Library programs and community service opportunities.

Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

News from the Garden City Public Library

If you’re interested in participating and want to learn when events will be happening for tweens and teens (Grades 6–12), or if you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ .

Teen Advisory Board Applications

Now Available Online

If you are interested in helping to come up with programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6–12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. Online applications are available at https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/ Applicants should be in Grades 6–12. Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl.org/ young-adult-department/contact-theyoung-adult-tweens-teens-department/ if you have any questions.

Library’s Teen Advisory Board meets

Monday Movies Presented by the Friends of the Garden City Library

Mondays at 1:30 p.m.

June Movies:

June 19: “ 80 For Brady ” - 98 min

- 2023

June 26: TBA

Adult Summer Reading Club - 2023

What’s Cooking at the Garden City Library!

Join us for our Summer Reading Club in the Adult Services Area! It’s easy to sign up, come to the Reference desk, sign up, receive a sign-up bag, and you are on your way! Registration begins Monday, June 5, 2023.

Each time you read a book, we ask that you fill out a review card AND a recipe card (which is provided in your bag!) Our goal is to put together a menu of recipes at the end of the summer. Write down your favorite recipe or a family traditional recipe and bring it to the reference desk. At the end of the summer, we will select review cards randomly and award prizes! The more you read, the better chance you have of winning.

We are planning some fun programs and look forward to seeing you for the Summer Reading Club!

Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving

Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The film “80 for Brady” will be screened at the Library on Monday, June 19.

Art Lecture with Mary Maguire

volunteers listen and share their thoughts at the latest meeting of the Teen Advisory Board, which was held on Tuesday, June 6, at the Library.

Receive a 10% reduction on automobile/liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Registration in person began on Monday, May 22, for residents of the Garden City Public Library cardholders. Those without a Garden City Public Library can begin registering on Monday, June 12, 2023. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check payable to the Empire Safety Council for each registrant.

Tuesday, June 27, from 1 – 2 p.m. Mary takes us to visit one of the largest art museums in Europe, housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station. It holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914. The Musée d’Orsay houses the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces by painters including Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet and Cézanne.

Movie Night

Tuesday, June 27, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

The movie is “ The Hundred-Foot Journey ” about the Kadam family leaving India for France, where they open an Indian restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory’s Michelin-starred eatery. Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri, and Manish Dayal.

The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

BY MELISSA JAEGER

Father’s Day and BBQs… Dear old Dad, always gets the short shrift … Did you know that Father’s Day is the fourth most popular grilling day? 49% of grill owners break out the cue to prepare a celebratory meal. Why is that? On Father’s Day, dads want to spend time with their family enjoying their favorite activities. Afternoons at the ballpark, local car shows, music festivals and a round of golf are some favorites.

Since the Middle Ages, Catholic countries of Europe have celebrated Father’s Day on March 19th as Saint Joseph's Day to honor the influence of fathers in society. In the United States, Father's Day was the brainchild of Sonora Smart Dodd in 1910 who held her father in great esteem. He single-handedly raised Sonora and her six siblings. After hearing a church sermon about the newly established Mother's Day, Sonora felt that fatherhood should be recognized as well. She approached the Spokane Ministerial Alliance and suggested her own father's birthday of June 5, 1910, as the day of honor for fathers. The Alliance chose the third Sunday in June instead. It was not until President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation in 1966 declaring the third Sunday of June as Father's Day. In 1972, President Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day. Of course, Father’s Day should be celebrated every day!

To help you find a little something for dear old Dad, we have some interesting items at the Exchange. To put you in the mood for the inevitable barbecues, why not pick up some of our fun paper BBQ placemats. Make sure to check out our selection of fun & funky socks, tee time coasters, beer steins, pillows with fisher and dad designs, Best Dad and Golfer mugs, leather cigar tubes, and much more. Or just come in and say hi to Stewart, our Shop beta fish mascot!

About Us

• The Exchange Consignment Shop is housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh

Street (in the basement of the building).

• All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.

• Shop 24/7 online at atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange.

• Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Consigning

• Our best sellers — jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany)

• We take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles. All items are in new or nearly new condition.

• Sorry — no clothing, except for furs during the cold months, or shoes. And no appliances.

• Consignments are done Wednesday through Friday, 11:00, a.m. – 2:00 p.m., by appointment ONLY. Appointments keep down the numbers of people in the Shop and reduce wait-times to consign.

• Please call (516) 746-8900 to set up an appointment.

• Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign? Email photos to store@ atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info. You will generally receive a response the same day. Can I donate? YES! We love donations! PLEASE don’t leave donated items outside the shop when we are closed. We want your items, but we don’t want them to get ruined, especially during inclement weather. Email me at store@atstewartexchange.org and I will work with you to arrange a drop-off time. I check the email every day, even when we’re closed.

Remember: Shop 24/7 online at www. atstewartexchange.org and pick up your purchases at the Exchange. Follow and Like Us on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and on the AT Stewart Exchange Instagram pages. We sure do get around!

Check out our new paint job! Thanks to your generous support, Old World Quality is working to repair and re-paint the back of

Father’s

the Museum and will soon start working on the last side of the house! We remain open throughout this process and precautions are taken to protect customers entering the Shop.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street.

Shop Hours: Mon – Fri: 10–4 p.m., (Wednesdays until 6 p.m.) Sat: Noon–4 p.m.

For more information please call (516) 746-8900.

GC Public Library was at the Belmont Festival

The Garden City Public Library had a wonderful time at the Belmont Festival on Friday, June 9, on Seventh Street in Garden City. The Library had a table at the festival, in which staff ran games, including a football toss and a tic tac toe bean bag toss, and also ran a Prize Wheel with fun giveaways, including toys, pens, and books. The Library also offered free raffles, such as a Candy Raffle and a Funko Pop Raffle.

Costumed characters Ariel, Belle, and Gaston greeted people at the table and took pictures. Library staff shared

information about upcoming summer programs for all ages and also promoted this year’s “What’s Cooking at the Library?” Summer Reading Club and the prizes patrons can win just by reading this summer. The Friends of the Garden City Library shared goodies from their candy bowl and had information about joining the Friends, whose efforts sponsor library programs and museum passes. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Library’s table at the Belmont Festival.

Cathy Walsh and Maureen Roller, directors of the Friends of the Garden City Library, with information about becoming involved in the Friends.

Library Director Marianne Malagon with Disney character Belle, Library Assistant Director Ralph Guiteau, Disney characters Ariel and Gaston, and Library staffers Barbara Grace, Kristen Sweeney, Donna Furey and Mary Mayo.

Teens gather around the prize wheel to take a spin. Also pictured are Library staffers Jalil Diaab, Ralph Guiteau, Mary Mayo (back turned), Barbara Grace and Kristen Sweeney.

From left: Library staffers Mary Mayo, Barbara Grace, Kristen Sweeney and Donna Furey manning the Library table at the June 9 Belmont Festival.

Isabel and Raymond Byrnes, Library pages, assisted the children playing football toss.

Busy Church School at GC Community Church

Commissioning of Youth and Leaders for 2023 Mission Trip.

BY MELVA VICTORINO

Last Sunday, June 11th was a great, exciting, inspiring, non-stop passing on of blessings and kindness as Garden City Community Church (GCCC) highlighted their Church School’s year-round programs and studies with the children and the youth at their annual Church School Sunday celebration. The children sang while signing with ASL. The third graders received their Bibles, the graduating high school seniors were recognized, the youth mission trip team was commissioned, the children received their certificates of com-

pletion, and a Kindness Chain wrapped the Sanctuary. The Sunday celebration continued on the church lawn for a luncheon and games.

The Sunday School had started a kindness chain by writing down a few nice things that they did throughout the past few weeks. They started the chain during the Easter season and continued up until Church School Sunday. They invited the congregation to join them. The response was incredible! By putting all their good deeds together, they created one good deed forming a chain. Count all your blessings. Sometimes the smallest ones are worth the

most!

The Church School will continue its programs throughout the summer with:

• Summer Sunday Fundays at 10:30 a.m. June 18th & 25th, July 16th & 30th, and August 6th & 13th.

• Vacation Bible School: This year’s VBS will be called Summerama and it will be a little different than previous years but it will be as fun as ever! The theme is Cokesbury’s Hero Hotline – Called Together to Serve God! It will be held on Wednesdays, June 28th, July 12th, 19th, and 26th. It will be a family event with children 3 years old to 5th Prices are $20 for one hero,

$35 for two heroes and $50 for 3 or more heroes. For more information go to the following link: https://gccc.breezechms.com/ form/a1a4686088

• Kids Create – Summerscapes: Tuesdays - July 25th, Aug. 1st, and Aug 8th at 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in Gardner Hall. Church member and art educator, Jill Emmer has created a series of three fun summer art classes for children 3rd - 7th Each class will feature a unique Summerscape subject. Sign up for one, two or three sessions. Fee is $45 per class. Registration

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Look, what I have completed!

Amanda Dias awarded Bibles.

Kindness Chain continued to wrap the sanctuary.

Lutheran Church donates to Paws of War

Paws of War veterans.

BY CAROLYN ORLIK

The Plant Sale Committee of Women’s Ministries at Resurrection Lutheran Church has been making significant donations to veterans’ organizations since 2006. At that time, the congregation had a few young men serving as Marines during the war in Iraq. Feeling the need to support our troops, a small group of women decided to put their gardening skills to good use. The mission of the Plant Sale Committee is to provide veterans with services not provided by our government, through organizations with the lowest administration costs.

Over the past 15 years, the annual plant sale has raised and donated a total of $90,000 to organizations such as Bethesda Naval Hospital, The Walter Reed Society, Building Homes for Heroes, The Independence Fund, America’s VetDogs, and The Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

This year, with the help of volunteers from the Youth Group and the Men’s Fellowship, and thanks to the community support of the May 6th plant sale, $6000 was raised and donated to Paws of War. Ryan Haugstatter, Director of Development for the New York Chapter of Paws of War, stated, “This is incredible! What a successful fundraiser!”.

The Paws of War mission statement, “helping both ends of the leash,” speaks to the work they do to rescue, train, and place shelter dogs, and to provide service and companion animals to veterans. They also offer a mobile vet clinic, called “Vets to Vets,” that provides free pet wellness to veterans, and an outreach that helps veterans care for their pets when they are un-housed or in the hospital.

Committee member Lorraine Kuzniar stated, “It’s a blessing to be able to support the men and women who protect us and the

dogs that serve them.” Three Paws of War volunteers, all veterans, were present at the recent plant sale where people could meet them and their therapy dogs to learn more about Paws of War.

Resurrection Lutheran Church is a Christian community of faith, 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 Sunday School and Christian Education at 9:45 a.m. For more information, call 516.746.4426, or visit resgc. org.

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is limited to 18 participants. To sign up go to: https://gccc.breezechms.com/ form/61c92f472551501770775616

In addition to the children’s programs, GCCC has ongoing programs that continue year-round.

• Men’s Breakfast on the first Saturdays of the month at 8:00 a.m. at Carle Place Diner

• Prayer and Intercessory Service on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel.

• Collection for non-perishable items for the Long Island Council of Churches (LICC) are needed more so during the summer. Donations can be brought to GCCC every other Wednesday. Our next collection of food donations is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28. Please drop off your donations on the Whitehall Blvd. Porch before noon on June 28

Please, keep in mind when you do your food shopping that there are those who also need your support!

Whoever you are, wherever you are on your life’s journey, you are welcome at

GCCC. We have services, events, and programs for all ages. Our Sunday Worship Service is in-person and live-streamed.

Our Purpose: Building a community where all are enriched through Christian Love, Service, and Spiritual Renewal.

Our Vision: Faithfully Reaching Out, Inclusively Drawing In.

For information on how to attend our services virtually or in person, please contact the church office at churchoffice@thegccc.org. To get information regarding our virtual and in-person worship services and programs, visit our

website at www.theGCCC.org.

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ. It is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community. We are located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website, www.theGCCC.org.

Youth volunteers at the plant sale.

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Democratic Party. All POA fabrications.

From inception, FABGC has gone to great lengths to avoid even the appearance of outside influence. We are founded by fellow residents who share a love for this unique Village. Our funding and support comes from like-minded GC residents and recent GC transplants. Further, no one person has been responsible for more than a nominal percentage of a campaign’s fund-raising.

This is all easily verifiable should the POA leadership check the campaign finance disclosures that candidates are required to submit before and after each election. These disclosures provide transparency to the village that FABGC supports. It is also required by New York State election law.

FABGC has diligently and timely filed our disclosures every year, not only because it’s the law, but because we hoped to avoid the type of false accusations being perpetuated by the POAs. Given this is public information, we fear that the POA officers’ blatantly false claims are therefore intentional misinformation.

And while FABGC has diligently filed the required paperwork with the Garden City Village Clerk, CAP/POA candidates, including a sitting Village Trustee, have repeatedly failed to file all their required campaign finance disclosures. These disclosures are important and filing them is required by law. Because of this failure to file, there is no way to verify the final source of campaign funds for the CAP/POA candidates or how the funds were spent. For example, in previous filings we found that an out-of-state lawyer provided a substantial portion of one POA candidate’s campaign funding. Could it be the POA/CAP crowd has been falsely accusing FABGC of doing exactly what they do? We can’t be sure because they haven’t always properly filed.

Residents deserve to know who funded individual campaigns and fact check the POA directors’ yearly win-at-anycost misinformation and whisper campaigns. That certain POA candidates take large contributions from out-ofstate donors, have refused to file finance reporting as required by law, and promoted misinformation about FABGC’s backing should concern all residents looking for transparency and integrity in government. We urge Village officials to compel Trustee Harrington and other candidates to comply with New York State election law. Even Trustee Finneran, running as an independent, took the time to file the necessary paperwork.

The POA’s past monopolistic irongrip on Village elections may have been an excuse for non-compliance in 2021 when CAP/POA lacked experience running actual campaigns for your votes,

but there is no excuse for continued non-compliance with these sunshine laws now after three true elections cycles ushered in by FABGC.

FABGC Executive Committee

St. Paul’s structure is sound

To the Editor:

The recent launch of the St. Paul’s Alliance has certainly created a stir in our Village, and widespread debate over the pros and cons of preserving St. Paul’s has arguably become our hottest topic. And well it should be- this is a very important issue and of grave consequences to our community. However, when the purported structural instability of the building is touted as a reason not to consider its preservation and reuse, this mistaken notion must be soundly corrected. I have toured the building over the last two years and can attest this is not a reason to give it a “no.”

I am a licensed architect with a significant knowledge of structural engineering but as such am admittedly only qualified to review the architectural attributes of the building. There are certainly many, but I will not go into them now.

However, I was joined on the St Paul’s tours by Joseph Jabour, a fellow Garden City resident who happens to be a qualified and fully licensed structural engineer. Joe has been in the building industry for over 40 years and has been involved with many types of structures throughout his career. He is often called upon to inspect all types of structures, old and new as a professional. He was also a builder for over 35 years of his career. And he has given me full support to write this letter.

Joe assessed that the structural system for the entire building is consistent and was built in a typical design of the time using the shear mass of the structural elements put together. The areas of the building which have structural damage (limited to two small floor areas) are limited to a small percentage of the building and are a result of the water intrusion into the building due to neglect. That being said, the structure has withstood these damaged areas because of the way it was built and in keeping with most structures of the era which did not utilize the design efficiencies used in modern buildings. In effect, St. Paul’s has been “over-designed” by today’s engineering standards. Joe has summarized the following facts:

• Paul’s was built of masonry wall and wood beam construction. The masonry walls are between 18 and 30 inches thick and have full size wood beams as a flooring structure.

• These wood beams have become petrified over time and are very hard which increases their overall strength.

• The primary structural systems of this building are intact, and the building is stable.

• The building has been subjected to long term repeated cycles of water infiltration primarily from the roof which has since been repaired. The primary cause for the damages to the building is a result of prolonged exposure to water and moisture rot. The water issues have been addressed with the roof repairs made last year.

• The masonry walls are between 4 and 5 bricks thick and were built with tight/narrow mortar joints which has preserved the integrity of the wall systems by minimizing water infiltration into the cavity.

• The shear mass of the walls and overall structure have provided for the life span of the building and as a result, with the proper façade restoration, the exterior walls will continue to provide the structural service for the building well into the future.

• The stair system constructed of cast iron, was generally noted to be in fair condition with a few areas rusting due to water being present which was flowing down from the roof level and the main skylight above. Notwithstanding, the stair system is stable though it may require some restoration.

• In consideration of these conditions noted herein the primary structural systems are intact and stable and can be reused for a future use once repaired as suggested above. In addition, the structure can accommodate modifications where needed to create enlargements by bridging and or eliminating masonry walls with intermediate steel supports thereby allowing flexibility to any future designs.

I would like to clarify that the interior structural system is primarily along the corridor walls. Any proposed demolition of these structural walls would require the routine structural reinforcement suggested above. To mitigate this, I have drawn up some plans that fully work with the existing corridor walls and only involve some minimal alterations of interior perpendicular partitioning to generate zero structural effects.

To sum up, whatever reasons that are being suggested for not preserving St. Paul’s, we cannot consider structural instability to be one of them. The building structure remains sound.

William E. Alisse, RA, AIA and retired ManagingDirector / Partner of TPG Architecture

Joseph Jabour, PE at JAJ Engineering PLLC / Licensed Professional Engineer in NY, NJ, FL & NYC Inspection Agency

Anatomy of a volunteer

To the Editor:

What is it about the individuals that give of their most precious resource of time so generously? Why do they leave the comfort of their warm homes on a cold night to attend meetings or visit with a person in need? Why do these individuals give so much when at best, they could easily cite inconvenience and carry on with their own lives? Why? The answer is simple: It’s important.

As incoming President of the Eastern Property Owners Association (EPOA), I find myself excited to usher our effective civic organization forward and focus on our efforts to help our neighbors, friends and fellow residents. The EPOA is energized, smart, and comprised of amazingly talented human beings of all generations that want to do better, create better, and foster better. In this regard, the EPOA has experienced both a surge in Community support and an unprecedented volume of residents seeking opportunities to get involved. The EPOA will steward this goodwill forward by continuing its support of the Village Board of Trustees and School Board Trustees, by fostering relationships with the American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and The Boys and Girls Scouts’ Clubs of America and continue its support of our Villages children through scholarships and Community service hours.

By way of brief history, Garden City has four distinct POA’s, each shaped by its respective members and its own unique geographic history. The POA’s, 503c4 not-for-profits, offer support for the volunteer or volunteer organization, eager enough to devote the time and skills to our Village. It relies on dues to conduct its business, fund its scholarships, aid in community service initiatives and to give back to our community through sponsorships, opportunity, partnerships and assistance. The EPOA has been, and will continue to be, a non-adversarial mechanism to help our neighbors go through the election process for Trustee of the Village or School. This is the Community Agreement way.

On a personal note, as a mother of young children, I am so thrilled to be involved with the EPOA. While acknowledging that the hours are daunting, it is so important to represent the opinions of all demographics in the Village. As a lifelong resident, I intend to draw on the experiences of all of our residents and respectfully incorporate the feedback received in all of the EPOA’s endeavors.

Can it be done? As a very wise woman once told me, “You can’t have it all, but you can make it all work”.

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We will make it work. We will make a difference. And I implore you to join me in doing so.

Join the EPOA as a member or come to a meeting. No time for a meeting? Join our free email list for notices of important Village events, meetings, statuses or to have your voice heard through our consistent outreach.

Get involved and join today. It’s important.

June Reiter Michalak, President, EPOA

Fatherhood’s sacred role

To the Editor:

In today’s issue of The Garden City News, readers can view a beautiful, fullpage Father’s Day Tribute intended to express our sincere gratitude for every father in his most sacred and important role of giving the precious gift of life to his child.

We recognize the special love that a father has for his child, and we join as a community to commend each and every father for having the room in his heart to cooperate with God’s Divine Plan to provide for and protect children, born and pre-born. This year marks the tenth consecutive year that Garden City residents have sponsored a Father’s Day Tribute.

The Tribute also provides fathers, whose expectant mothers may be facing difficult pregnancies, the names of confidential and caring professional agencies that provide life-affirming support to mothers in need. For confidential assistance with a pregnancy and information about alternatives to abortion, call Women First Pregnancy Options in Hempstead at 516-408-6300 or visit https://womenfirstpregnancyoptions. org/.

For women who have experienced an abortion and may be seeking healing and confidential counseling, the wonderfully gentle Sisters of Life in Manhattan offer a caring program for post-abortive women. They hold Days of Prayer and Healing for Women. For information, visit http://www.sistersoflife.org/hope-and-healing-after-abortion, or call the Sisters of Life at 866-5750075, or email them at hopeandhealing@ sistersoflife.org .

For fathers who may be grieving over a lost, aborted child and in need of confidential and healing counseling, there is help as well. They need not feel alone. More and more men are coming forward for healing, and through their personal testimonies, are reaching out to

others so that they too may receive the forgiveness and mercy of God. A “Hope and Healing After-Abortion” ministry for men will host an Entering Canaan Men’s Day of Prayer and Healing on August 19, 2023 in Westchester, NY. Their contact details are: 877-586-4621 and lumina@postabortionhelp.org.

For couples having difficulty conceiving a child, the Gianna Center for Women’s Health and Fertility, located at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY 11795, offers a highly regarded and successful infertility program that provides specialized obstetrical and gynecological care to women, while honoring both their dignity and the sanctity of human life. The Gianna Center’s skilled staff, headed by Dr. Paul Carpentier, MD, CFCMC, helps couples diagnose and treat underlying causes of infertility to help them conceive naturally. The Gianna Center can be reached at 631-376-3232 and https:// www.chsli.org/gianna-center

Please share this letter with anyone who is either experiencing an unplanned pregnancy; is carrying the pain and sorrow of losing a child to abortion; or is seeking assistance to overcome infertility. Help is just a phone call away!

Hector de Marchena, GK on behalf of the Parishioners of the Church of St. Joseph and the St. Joseph-Bishop Baldwin Council No. 15809 of the Knights of Columbus

Eagle Scout Project for local home

To the Editor: Hello, my name is Fin Galligan. I am a Life Scout from Troop 243, freshman at Chaminade High School and currently working on my Eagle Scout Project. For my project, I will be building two benches and 5 raised planters for the AHRC group home in Garden City. This home is for developmentally disabled adults and many of its residents have lived in the house for over thirty years. Because of COVID, the backyard has fallen into disrepair, and is in need of some TLC.

This project is a great way to improve the yard and allow the residents to learn about working outdoors, raise some vegetables and have some fun. If you are willing to donate, please send a check made out to Troop 243 and send it to me at 5 Butler Place, Garden City. Thank you very much and by the way your kindness is tax deductible.

Fin Galligan

Trustees question costs of engineering consultants

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“Engineering services are needed to replace the temporary orthophosphate treatment that was approved by the Board last year. Orthophosphate treatment has been implemented in an effort to reduce the corrosion impacts on lead-contaminated plumbing materials within the village residents’ lines and is part of the overall mitigation plan the village has undertaken,” Borroni said.

He told Kelly, because the consultants had worked on the federal Lead and Copper Rule, it makes sense for H2M to continue the work on that for the municipality, “to see it through.”

“As far as the orthophosphate treatment system is concerned they came up with the design and implemented a temporary system, so now it makes sense for us to have them design the permanent system as a continuation of their services. But there are certain items we do not give to H2M because we don’t necessarily agree with the costs, such as the design for the repaving of a village parking lot associated with Maria Lane,” Borroni said.

Trustee Kelly said he understood the explanation but would like Superintendent Borroni and (Department of Building)

Superintendent Giuseppe Giovanniello to think about the long-term and repeated engagement of H2M on these municipal projects.

Other items related to the municipal water system, with a different contract approved for H2M on June

1, included hiring the firm to provide village Water Department employees with OSHA Safety Awareness Training specific to Hazard Communication/ Personal Protective Equipment, at a cost of $2,200.

Deputy Mayor Lawrence Marciano requested an itemized spreadsheet of all the contracts and projects that H2M has secured with the Village of Garden City in the past three years be made, reflecting both the status of both their work and payments on each item, among other details. He asked for the board to receive this information via email ahead of its June 15 public meeting. Marciano said it would benefit the board to “review what the numbers look like.” Superintendent Borroni told Marciano this would be feasible to obtain from Village Finance records.

The Village Board, at its June 1 meeting, also authorized the $20,000 for the purchase of orthophosphate treatment chemicals from vendor Carus LLC of Illinois.The Board approved the expense for chemicals at their December 15, 2022 meeting, as part of the Orthophosphate Corrosion Control Treatment Project at a cost of $82,764

Corresponding to the purchase of this chemical supply the board ratified the additional $20,000 expense for covering the period of January through June 2023, and then approved the rates going forward for Carus LLC to provide the municipality with these treatment chemicals throughout fiscal year 20232024 (which began on June 1).

EAB reviews report with new water superintendent

Carey updated the EAB on the treatment of emerging contaminants, as changes to the state’s regulations have required the village to purchase specialized treatment systems.

“I am pleased to say our village responded very well to those challenges to meet the deadlines for compliance. The deferral period did expire for the village at the end of May and I am pleased to announce that all Garden City water treatment systems are up and running, and we both met the deadline and reached full compliance with all water being produced by the Garden City Water Department. Though a few of the projects need to get to the finish line the remaining work consists of punch list items – all the operational components were all approved by the Nassau County Health Department,” he said.

Updates about Water Quality Report

The annual Water Quality Report (WQR) was another timely topic at the EAB meeting. All public water suppliers in New York are required to mail the Water Quality Report to their residents by May each year.

“It outlines where the source water comes from; treatments that the village takes, what is tested in the water, general water quality and basic sampling data. The health effects from emerging contaminants is also detailed in the WQR, plus contact information. Produced along with this year’s report is a supplemental data package that reviews sampling and the different constituents, levels, and whether any violations were recorded.

The Village of Garden City Water

Quality Report this year contains a page about the 2022 deferral, as that has expired.

EAB member John Reilly questioned Superintendent Carey about the visual elements and design of the WQR as he understood Carey was not the creator of the current design, since he was only hired in February of this year. Reilly said there was a symmetry in the village’s enhanced scope of communications with residents and the village should consider changes and a cleaner format for presenting the data.

Superintendent Carey responded that the WQR could be made “more readable” and Garden City does receive copies of the other local water suppliers’ informational materials. However, a majority of the content in the WQR is information that the Nassau County Department of Health mandates and they must approve it before it can be mailed to residents.

“The fact that the village had a deferral last year they will scrutinize this a little more and want to make sure certain information is in there – even the language we use and how things are explained are reviewed and approved by DOH. Since we are now off the deferral we can certainly review the language to make it more reader-friendly,” Carey said.

EAB member Molly Przetycki Fiedler asked about the high concentration of acetone now found in local water. Carey explains that acetone is a byproduct of the AOP (advanced oxidation process) treatment systems in place for village wells to treat for 1,4 dioxane. The Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) unit filters out the acetone and Carey told her, the more that systems run the more acetone is removed.

The annual water quality statements

Garden City residents have received in years past will not reflect any testing for acetone because it was not tested for prior to the AOP treatment systems being installed at the village wells. Then, acetone was tested for as a byproduct of the AOP treatments. The catch-22 is that the only process approved by New York State that can readily treat for 1,4 dioxane is the AOP treatment, and any presence of acetone in village water prior to the incorporation of AOP treatment systems was unknown. That means there is no data to reflect whether or not AOP systems have contributed the acetone to the water supply, albeit the GAC systems remove it.

“Save Two Minutes” to conserve water!

A major part of Wednesday’s presentation was about water conservation, and ways Village of Garden City residents can start to incorporate habits that will make a difference.

Superintendent Carey presented the EAB members with a “checklist” style booklet that will encourage residents to conserve water, and he explained a plan to mail out copies to all homes in Garden City in the next week, following a few minor edits.

“Water conservation is by nature a good practice although we do have a very good supply of water underneath Long Island in the aquifers, we like to preserve it for future generations and not be wasteful – we’ll try to promote good conservation. In general our water consumption triples during summer months when everyone turns on the underground irrigation systems,” Carey advised.

He brought up a theme developed by a neighboring water supplier: “Save Two Minutes.”

Typically the irrigation system con-

tractors turn on the home’s units for 30 to 40 minutes, by April or May each year. Those timings can be slightly reduced to save a major amount of water – millions of gallons would be spared.

“It’s simple – at this time of year with high water usage we ask everyone to reduce the zone settings of their irrigation systems by two minutes. If you have five, six or eight zones on the property and you take two minutes off each for watering then we will see a lot of water conserved. Your lawn does not need that much of a watering period, but as the summer gets drier you can adjust it,” Carey noted.

He added that one of the advocacy groups he’s worked with, LICAP – the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection – promoted rebates for smart irrigation controls, which are WiFi enabled. “Through the internet these meters will monitor the local weather. If your area calls for half-an-inch of rain tomorrow then your irrigation system won’t come on today. Likewise if you get the rain the system will not come on the following day, so it conserves the water with monitoring and adjustments,”” Carey told the EAB.

The pamphlet will provide Garden City residents with suggestions on how to conserve water in an effort for the typical summer demand for high amounts of water to be reduced significantly. The goal is to get the mailing done by June 22 to “capture a good part of the early summer,” before it’s too late into July, according to Carey.

“This reduction will not only save for water withdrawals from the aquifer but it also costs a lot of water with the AOP treatment systems, for electrical power and chemicals. We will see savings on the other end as well and not just from lesser water withdrawals,” he noted.

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American Legion Post hosted its annual Law and Order Night June 7. The ceremony recognizes outstanding contributions to the community by members of the Fire and Police Departments. Congratulations to this year’s recipients, Firefighter Ryan Moody and Garden City Police Officer John Russell.

Library closed Sundays during Summer

The Garden City Public Library will be closed on Sundays for the summer beginning Father’s Day, June 18, 2023. The Library’s regular hours from Monday through Saturday remain unchanged. Regular Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day, beginning Sunday, September 10. You can visit the Library 24/7 at www.gardencitypl. org to access online services such as electronic databases and downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and periodicals.

Please Water Our Village Trees

If you have recently had a tree planted in front of your home, please take the time to water it. The proper way to water is to first loosen the soil around the tree if it has become baked hard and

then allow a hose to run at the base of the tree at a rate slow enough so that the water will be absorbed into the area around the tree trunk. If you are using a hose at the base of the tree, please do not block any Village sidewalks to avoid injury to pedestrians. If your tree can’t be reached with a hose, a bucket full of water every 2-3 days will suffice. Residents are reminded that watering hours are from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered days and even-numbered addresses on even- numbered days. Thank you for your cooperation

Library Books at the Pool

Enjoy a good book this summer, compliments of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. The Friends of the Garden City Public Library are pleased to continue the long held tradition of the Library pool books. Residents are welcome to read and enjoy these books at no charge and to pass them along to others. No library card is required, though having a library card is always a great idea! Look for the sign in the entryway and the Adult section of the Pool. The books in the entryway are of general interest for all age groups (chil-

dren, young adults, and adults), while the books in the adult section cater to adult readers.

PSEG Aerial Inspections

Between June 12 - 23, PSEG Long Island will be conducting aerial (helicopter) inspections of assets throughout its service territory (Nassau, Suffolk, Rockaways) in order to provide reliable service. Please note that the helicopter is black with red lettering that reads “Utility Patrol.”

Events This Week in Garden City

Monday, June 19

1:30 p.m. Monday Movie Matinee 80 for Brady at the Library

Tuesday, June 20

6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting at Village Hall

11:15 a.m. Chair Yoga with Maggie at the Senior Center for residents ages 60 and older

2:30 p.m. Line or Chair Dancing with Felicia at the Senior Center for residents ages 60 and older

7:30 p.m. Recreation Commission Meeting in the Snack Bar Dining Room at the Garden City Pool

THE OFFICE CAT

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fraudulent tractor and trailer plates as well as unlicensed operation.

DWI arrest

On June 10th Garden City Police responded to Nassau Boulevard for a vehicle stopped in the roadway. Upon arrival, they found that the 30-year-old driver was sleeping. The driver was arrested for DWI and obstructing traffic.

Graffiti

An officer on patrol discovered graffiti on a Franklin Avenue bus stop shelter on June 10th.

Blower tickets

On June 10th a company was ticketed for unlawful use of gas leaf blowers. Three companies were ticketed for landscaping without a permit and a company was ticketed for operating lawn equipment before 9:00 a.m.

Domestic incident

As a result of a domestic incident investigation, a juvenile was arrested for allegedly injuring two family members on June 10th.

Golf cart theft

Surveillance cameras at the Garden City Country Club show unknown persons stealing one golf cart and damaging another on June 10th.

Check intercepted

A check placed in the mail was intercepted, altered, and cashed by an unknown person.

Locked in

On June 10th Garden City Police and Firefighters assisted a female worker exit her building after being accidentally locked inside.

Excessive speed

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on June 10th

No plates = no driving

A Stewart Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license, no license plates, and an unregistered vehicle on June 10th.

DWI driver hits jogger

On June 11th Garden City Police responded to Stewart and Cherry Valley avenues, where a vehicle struck a female jogger, causing her to suffer minor injuries. Upon investigation, the driver, a 51-year-old male, was arrested for DWI.

Carbon monoxide alarm

On June 11th the GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a CO alarm. Firefighters detected positive readings and rendered the home safe by disconnecting the boiler.

Hit and run

A white sedan reportedly left the scene after colliding into another vehicle on Stewart Avenue on June 11th.

Revoked license

On June 11th a Clinton Road motorist was charged with driving with a revoked license, improper license plates, and an unregistered vehicle.

Stolen credit card

Garden City Detectives arrested a 29-year-old male on June 11th for allegedly using a stolen credit card to make unauthorized purchases.

Mail thieves sighted

Garden City Police are investigating a report of two subjects wearing allblack clothing and ski masks removing mail from an opened mailbox in the rear of the Franklin Avenue Post Office.

Elevator problem

The GCPD assisted GCFD and NCPD ESU, who safely removed two occupants stuck in an elevator inside a Franklin Avenue building on June 12th.

Vehicle damaged

A vehicle parked on Roosevelt Street was reportedly damaged by construction crews in the area on June 12th.

Check fraud reported

On June 12th a victim reported that two fraudulent checks totaling $9,600

Wednesday, June 21st

7:00 p.m. Garden City’s Latest National Register Listing Lecture by Daniel Looney, NC Executive Assistant DA at the Garden City Historical Society Museum

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Summer Evening Yoga Class at the Senior Center. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.reconline.gardencityny.net

Friday, June 23rd

6:00 p.m. “School’s Out For Summer” promenade on Seventh Street

Saturday, June 24th

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Defensive Driving Course with the Empire Safety Council at the Library Registration is required

Tuesday, June 27th

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Art Lecture with Mary Maguire a the Library

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Adult Movie Night: The Hundred-Foot Journey at the Library

were cashed against his bank account.

Unauthorized account

On June 12th a victim reported that their identity was stolen and used to open an unauthorized cell phone account.

Panic alarm

On June 12th Garden City Police responded to a 7th Street building for a panic alarm. They determined it was activated by maintenance workers.

Excessive speed

On June 12th a Franklin Avenue motorist was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed.

Construction alarm

On June 12th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a home for a fire alarm where firefighters determined the cause to be ongoing construction.

Unlicensed operation

A St. James Street South motorist was charged with unlicensed operation and passing a stop sign.

Carbon monoxide alarm

On June 12th the GCFD and GCPD responded to a residence for a CO alarm. Meter readings in the area were negative.

June 16, 2023

The World is Your Oyster: Summer Vacations with Pizzazz

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Bucket List Summer Adventures

For those who want to ditch the tame in favor of a series of thrilling experiences you can complete on your summer break, here are trips with pizzazz for you.

Central Utah Backcountry Cycling: Central Utah has one of the largest stretches of true backcountry left in the nation. Escape Adventures’ six-day cycling tour goes eastward through contrasting desert scenery and high alpine forests along Utah Highway 12 (one of America’s most scenic highways) to Capitol Reef National Park. (https://escapeadventures.com/ tour/utah-escalante-and-capitol-reefnational-park-road-bike-tour/)

Yellowstone Ranch Getaway: Get away and give back during a stay at the historic O.T.O. Dude Ranch on the edge of Yellowstone National Park. Montana’s first dude ranch offers classic adventures like hiking, horseback riding, fly-fishing, archery, sport shooting and more, as well as locally inspired cuisine and cozy cabins. Proceeds from every stay go to preservation efforts at the National Register of Historic Places-listed ranch. (https://trueranchcollection. com/yellowstone-pop-up/)

Galapagos, Andes + Amazon: Discover the enchanting Galapagos Islands at Scalesia Galapagos Lodge, explore the Amazon Rainforest at Sacha Lodge and experience the Ecuadorian Andes at Hacienda Piman, all in a 15-day tour. Learn about endemic flora and fauna, hike near active volcanoes, paddle tannin-rich blackwater creeks

and explore the highlands of the Andes. (https://www.sachalodge. com/programs/#galapagos-programs)

Wine + Bike Piedmont: The Langa and Monferrato regions of Piedmont are in one of the most important wine production areas in Italy and received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014. Tourissimo’s Piedmont Barolo cycling tour takes you into the heart of these regions, over rolling hills covered with vineyards and past ancient castles and hidden hilltop hamlets. (https://www. tourissimo.travel/piedmont-wineregion-cycling-tour)

North Cascades Traverse: A new five-day trip from Wildland Trekking combines iconic North Cascades National Park backpacking and a stay at a remote lodge with no road access on Washington’s Lake Chelan. Backpack over alpine passes and through pristine wilderness to the lodge, then hike to views of the Stehekin Valley before returning to civilization by boat. (https:// wildlandtrekking.com/trips/stehekin-

lodge-backpacking-trip/)

Patagonia Fjords Cruise: Book a nine-day voyage through Chilean Patagonia with Adventure Life and set sail among stunning fjords, islands, glaciers, peaks and wildlife. Visit Puerto Cisnes, San Rafael Bay and Glacier, the Gulf of Penas, the isolated village of Puerto Eden, the Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego and the Beagle Channel, ending in Ushuaia, Argentina. (https://www.adventurelife.com/patagonia/cruises/17283/ patagonia-chilean-fjords)

National Parks RV

Trip:  Blacksford rents fully stocked Mercedes-Benz Sprinter overland adventure vehicles from Winnebago with an all-inclusive pricing model that includes unlimited miles, bedding, kitchen and bath supplies, a free annual pass to the national parks, 24-hour roadside assistance and no generator fees. (https://www. blacksford.com/)

Yellowstone Family Rafting and Riding:  This three-day whitewater rafting and horseback-

riding package from Flying Pig Adventures offers families the opportunity to experience the Yellowstone National Park area like never before. The thrill of witnessing one of nature’s most iconic environments, tackling rough terrain on horseback and running class III rapids cannot be found anywhere else. (https://www.flyingpigrafting. com/3-day-yellowstone-adventure)

Looking for more adventure? Check out the itineraries in the U.S. from REI Adventure Travel (rei. com, 800-622-2236) and G Adventures (gadventures.com, 888-800-4100).

Biking Holidays

Biking trips are my favorite for the combination of experiences they offer: seeing destinations close-hand, most often off-the-beaten track out of busy urban areas; at a pace where you see a lot and do a lot but slow enough to really see and do; where there is a physical and emotional satisfaction having pedaled the distance.

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Bike the scenic Bruges-Amsterdam route and stay on a boat, with Boat Bike Tours © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

The World is Your Oyster: Summer Vacations with Pizzazz

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Operators today offer guided tours (ideal for solo travelers) as well as self-guided (where they give you the route, the inns or hotels, and ferry your luggage point to point but you are on your own) all over the world. And don’t be deterred by concern for the distance or the hills – many operators offer e-bikes as an option.

Boat Bike Tours, based in Amsterdam, (we took their Bruges-Amsterdam tour last summer) offers a selection of itineraries in Holland, but also the region, and in addition to boat-bike trips, have sail-bike trips, and cities and nature tours (US tel.203-814-1249 info@boatbiketours.com, www.boatbiketours.com).

Discovery Bicycle Tours (we took their Maine Coastal trip, and this year their Quebec Eastern Townships) has a long list of cycling vacations in the United States (Idaho Trails tour is one of its most popular), Canada, Europe, Vietnam, Cambodia, New Zealand & Chile (tours@discoverybicycletours.com, 800257-2226, discoverybicycletours.com).

Wilderness Voyageurs (traveled with them on their Mickelson Trail & The Badlands Bike Tour in South Dakota; they’ve introduced tours on New York’s own Empire State Trail bike tour as well as Olympic Peninsula bike tour in Washington State), plus New Mexico, , bike@wilderness-voyageurs.com, 724.329.1000, 800.272.4141, wilderness-voyageurs.com)

BikeTours.com specializes in European itineraries, including guided, self-guided, and boat-and-bike tours, with excellent value. BikeTours.com is showcasing six 6 and 7-night self-guided bike tours showcasing Europe’s most beautiful vineyards and wine-growing regions. They have also introduced a new series of day trips. (biketours.com, 833-216-0635)

DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. is appealing to scholars, curious explorers and lifelong learners on these three bike trips, with every mile imbued with history. Not only do the landscapes of  Scotland,  Normandy, and the  Cotswolds feel frozen-in-time, but each place played a part in shaping the world as we know it—through theaters of war, royal revolutions, ruins of the Roman Empire, and powerful clans and castles. Duvine has an expansive catalog of up-scale bike tours (888 396 5383, duvine.com)

Butterfield & Robinson has always been known for high-end, elegant biking trips. Itineraries include Burgundy Wine Country Biking; Piemonte Wine Country Biking; Chile Wine Country Biking; Vienna to Budapest Wine Country biking; Spanish Wine Country; Tuscany wine Country (seeing a pattern?) (866.551.9090, www.butterfield.com)

Backroads was founded in 1979 by Tom Hale and has been a leading innovator in active and adventure travel

BY CHARLYN FARGO

every since. Active adventures highlight the special character of each destination. The company offers Biking, Walking & Hiking and Multi-Adventure Tours; Active Ocean & River Cruises, Active Safari, Active Culinary and Snow Adventures; and Dolce Tempo trips for travel at a more relaxed pace. Also Private Trips and Family Trips designed for three distinct age groups: Families with Teens & Kids (best for ages 9+), Families with Older Teens & 20s and Families with Young Adults (backroads.com, 800-462-2848)

Trek Travel is more for hard-core, offering mountain, off-road, gravel trips (Girona, Swiss Alps, Tuscany, Vermont), Ride Camps, and even experience the Women’s Tour de France with VIP race viewings and access to one of the best women’s professional teams, Trek-Segafredo, and get to ride on the route New 3 & 4-day bike tours in places such as San Diego, Santa Barbara and Vermont. Also, self-guided and trips with e-bike (Croatia, Mallorca Island,Glacier) (trektravel. com, 866-464-8735)

On the WaterCruising is fun but we prefer cruising with a twist: small ship, river cruises, barges, canal boats, houseboat experiences.

European Waterways, a luxury hotel barge cruising company, offers an immersive and all-inclusive “gentle voyage of discovery” focusing upon the culture, history, fine wine, and gourmet cuisine of the cruise regions in nine countries. With a 6-to-20-person capacity and 1:2 crew ratio, European Waterways cruises inland waterways that are inaccessible to larger vessels. This fascinating network of smaller canals allows for flexibility, spontaneity, and ample opportunity to hop off and explore the beautiful surroundings via bicycle or on foot, plus daily, chauffeured excursions “off the beaten track” to a wide variety of attractions and activities, from wine tastings to private tours of stately homes. 877-879-8808 in the U.S., 1-877-574-3404 in Canada, or visit www.europeanwaterways.com

UnCruise Adventures operates boutique yachts and small boats carrying 22-86 guests on voyages in Alaska, Hawaiian Islands, Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, Columbia & Snake Rivers, Coastal Washington, Galápagos, Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, and Colombia. (uncruise.com, 888-642-6745).

You also can’t beat Lindblad Expeditions for expeditionary-style cruising and soft-adventure trips, famous for pioneering Galapagos and Antarctica, Georgia and the Falklands, on its specially designed ships, National Geographic Orion, and National Geographic islander II. (expeditions.com, 888-667-2830).

For the most perfect family cruise/travel/adventure experience we have had, set your compass to the Galapagos. Go Galapagos is a cruise and tour operator offering excellent price/quality value for 3, 4, 7 and -night

Nitrate Confusion

If you’re confused about consuming nitrates, you’re not alone.

Many studies suggest that nitrates benefit cardiovascular health; other studies suggest they may increase cancer risk.

Nitrates are naturally present in many leafy greens, such as arugula and other vegetables; meats, especially processed meats; and drinking water, and they have been shown to reduce cardiovascular risks. However, previous research linked nitrates to increased risk of some cancers.

Researchers conducted an analysis of studies inves-

tigating the benefits and risks of dietary nitrates. That study was published recently in Trends in Food Science and Technology.

First a little history. In 1976, two studies showed that nitrates can form N-nitrosamines, which are highly carcinogenic in lab animals and linked to cancer in humans. Based on those studies and others, guidelines were given to limit nitrate intake from foods such as processed meats.

However, other research suggests that vegetables high in nitrates may protect against cardiovascular disease. A 2016 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association looked at dietary nitrate and cardiovascular disease

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inclusive cruises (two guaranteed weekly departures), You can also combine the cruise with land packages in the Galapagos, in Ecuador, and in Peru. In addition to the 100-passsenger Galapagos Legend, Go Galapagos also has two yacht-style ships, Coral I and Coral II. (www.GoGalapagos.com, 888 50 KLEIN).

Want to skipper your own yacht, or charter a boat with a captain and crew? Dream Yacht Worldwide, a pioneer in making sailing and sea travel accessible employs more than 600 people in 31 countries and operates in 50 destinations worldwide, with a fleet of more than 900 monohulls and catamarans. Dream Yacht Charter offers one of the most diverse fleets of sailing, yacht and boats, If offers skippered and crewed charters (dreamyachtcharter.com)

Another really special cruise experience is sailing on one of the historic vessels of the Maine Windjammer fleet that sail the Penobscot Bay. Each is distinctive (and on a few occasions during the season (Windjammer Gam - June 12, Great Schooner Race- July 7, Camden Windjammer Festival - Sept 1-2, and WoodenBoat SailIn - Sept 12, they gather together in scenes that evoke the Great Age of Sail. Each vessel and each cruise is different (many are themed). (info@sailmainecoast. com, www.sailmainecoast.com, 800-807-9463.)

Enjoy cruising at your own pace, exploring the iconic (and calm) Erie Canal, captaining your way through locks, docks, and under lift bridges. Erie Canal Adventures, out of Macedon, NY, provides completely equipped Lockmasters set up like a floating houseboat with bedroom, bath/shower, fully equipped galley kitchen, remarkably easy to operate. (www. ErieCanalAdventures.com, 315-986-3011)

Skyscanner Savings Generator

Global travel site Skyscanner has launched the new and expanded summer edition of its  Savings Generator tool (https://www.skyscanner.com/tipsand-inspiration/best-time-to-book-savings-generator) to help travelers save big this summer.

Here are tips:

Put your desired route into the Savings Generator to see if it’s available

Travel the last week of the school summer holidays (instead of the first) and save 31%

To save big this summer, travel on a Sunday (most of the time)!

To let Skyscanner’s algorithm find the cheapest deal, just type in ‘Everywhere’ with your travel dates.

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Celebrating Father’s Day with some awesome dads

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Father’s Day is on June 18 and it is a great day to thank all those dads out there for their love, support and guidance. One father I think of is country music singer and songwriter John Rich who is one half of the top country duo Big & Rich.

Rich knows all about being a dad. He dated his future wife, Joan, for five years before they got married in December 2008. The former Joan Bush was a model who ran a Houston modeling agency. Together they have three sons, Cash was born in 2010, Colt was born in 2011 and Luca, born in 2014. John Rich has said that he named his first son after singer Johnny Cash, someone he admired and whose music influenced him as a musician.

A Texas native, John Daniel Rich was born in Amarillo on January 7, 1974. His father, Jim, was a Baptist preacher, “the fire and brimstone kinda guy,” according to John Rich, and his mother, Judy, was a homemaker. He has two sisters, Joy and Jamie Rich. The family moved to Tennessee, where his mother grew up, and Rich graduated from Dickson County Senior High School in Dickson, Tenn., in 1992. As a boy Rich played gospel music in church and his father encouraged his musical ability.

Rich moved to Nashville where he worked as a singer at Opryland USA. He wanted to be a professional team roper in rodeos but that was not to be. While in Nashville in 1992 Rich joined a country music group called “Texasee” that was later renamed Lonestar, a group that became the multi-platinum selling country act. Rich was the bass guitarist and the co-lead singer.

One of the band’s singles, “Heartbroke Every Day,” featured John Rich’s lead vocals. Rich also co-wrote two of the

band’s singles: “Come Cryin’ to Me” and “Say When,” the former being a #1 single for the group. In January 1998, Rich left Lonestar and became a solo artist with BNA Records.

In 2002 Rich partnered with “Big Kenny” Alphin to form Big & Rich, a ground-breaking country duo. They released three studio albums over six years getting 10 Top 40 singles. “Lost in This Moment” in 2007 became a #1 hit. Rich is also a three-time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year, writing over 14 Top Ten hits for artists.

John Rich’s first example of what a father is came about one Christmas when his father wrapped up the wellworn acoustic guitar he had used, put it in a big box with a bow on top and gave it to John as a gift. Rich was six years old but when he was five, Jim Rich was preaching and playing gospel music on his acoustic guitar and the dad handed his son a plastic toy guitar so he could be a part of the group.

Within months Jim Rich realized that young John was playing really well. In fact, Jim Rich reported John was playing everything he played. He had a real knack for music and Jim realized that John would end up being a much better guitar playing than he was. It was John’s innate talent that stood out to Jim Rich.

That Christmas gift made a lasting impression on John. He had seen his dad playing that guitar all his life so when Jim gave it to John, it meant a lot. John said it changed the direction of his life - just a few years later he started his major-label career with that guitar. John Rich has often said publicly why his father’s actions impacted him so much and these days how he can influence his own three children.

A celebrity for several years now, Rich has said he has always played

country music because he loves it. The way he explains it is, “If you took everything that I’ve accumulated away from me, you’d still find me in a country bar somewhere, singing for tips with a guitar until two o’clock in the morning.”

About the creative process of songwriting, Rich has said, “There’s a lot of different ways to approach songwriting depending on the job at hand. When I’m writing with and for another artist, I go into their mind and their world voyeuristically into what they’re trying to do, and I try to add to it. If I’m writing for myself, then it’s coming straight out of your chest. I think that any professional writer will tell you that they pull from different palettes depending on what the job is at hand.”

On the subject of fatherhood Rich has said, “Being a dad is the most important thing I’ll ever be. I’ve done a lot of big things in my life, but they all pale in comparison to being a father. I take more pride in watching my sons hit a tee-ball than I do singing for a sold-out crowd.”

Other celebrities have talked about

what being a dad means - and about what their father meant to them:

Singer/songwriter George Strait, Sr. has said about his son, George Strait Jr. and daughter, Jenifer Strait: “Daddies don’t just love their children every now and then, it’s a love without end.”

Baseball player Harmon Killebrew said: “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ ‘We’re not raising grass,’ Dad would reply. ‘We’re raising boys.’”

Actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said about his daughter, Ava: “I realized being a father is the greatest job I have ever had and the greatest job I will ever have.”

Novelist Umberto Eco said about his son, Stefano, and daughter, Carlotta: “I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom.”

I wish all the dads out there a very Happy Father’s Day!

My ‘Ivory Tower’ Is in the Basement of a Suburban Split-Level

BY TOM MARGENAU

I got an interesting email (actually, it was more like a rant) from a guy who was upset about an encounter he had with the Social Security Administration. It went on for a couple pages. I’m used to rants. After all, you just can’t please everyone all the time. But here is the part of his missive that intrigued me. He said, “How does it feel sitting there in your ivory tower with all the trappings of power serving as a mouthpiece for the Biden administration? Why should I believe anything you say? After all, you’re paid to mislead people about the workings of the corrupt Social Security system!”

I normally wouldn’t bore readers of this column with the wild accusations of a crazy person. But I bring it up only because more than a few readers think I work for the Social Security Administration and that I am some kind of spokesperson for the agency. I am not. And I certainly am not a “mouthpiece for the Biden administration.”

The person who sent me this email, along with more than a few other readers, believe that I have an office in an ivory tower somewhere in Washington, D.C.; that I get my daily marching orders either directly from the president or certainly from the head of the Social Security Administration; and that I’m paid handsomely to mislead people into falling for the failed policies of a doomed social program.

Let me paint a more realistic picture for you. I’m a frumpy, old, retired government employee, eking out an existence on a modest civil service pension, living with my wife of almost 50 years in a split-level home in Colorado. My “ivory tower” office is a desk in our basement. The “trappings of power” that surround me include grandkids’ toys and a 35-year-old couch permanently sticky and stained by the spills of both my kids and now my grandkids.

It is true that I once was a spokesperson for the Social Security Administration. I worked for the SSA for 32 years, and for part of that time, I served as the agency’s deputy press officer. But I retired about 18 years ago.

I started writing this column 26 years ago while I still worked for the SSA in San Diego. I no longer was in the agency’s press office when I wrote the column and I never had to get official clearance for any column I wrote while I still worked for the government. Despite that fact, I guess you could say that while I was still working for the SSA, this column was a quasi-official mouthpiece for the organization. At least I certainly dared not write anything that was against agency policy or that would upset my bosses!

But that all changed the day I retired in 2005. From that point on, I was no longer a spokesperson (some might ar-

gue an “apologist’) for the Social Security system or the agency that runs the program. Instead, I was just a retired old goat who knew a lot about the inner workings of Social Security and who was eager to share his knowledge with the readers of this column.

And I can tell you that I breathed a huge sigh of relief on the day I retired. Not only because I wouldn’t have to fight Southern California’s nightmarish traffic to get to work each day (that’s part of the reason I eventually moved to Colorado), but because I was now free to “tell it like it is” -- to explain Social Security rules without having to worry about any “spin” that the SSA’s political leaders might want to put on the program. And because I would be able to freely criticize the agency or its employees when I thought they were doing something wrong.

I’ve done both many times over the past 18 years. Yet some people still want to believe that I am some kind of paid “flack” for the government. As an example, let me explain what led to the diatribe that began this column.

The irate guy wrote to ask me some questions about filing for Supplemental Security Income disability benefits. (To remind some of my readers, SSI is a federal welfare program that SSA runs for the government. It is NOT a Social Security benefit. It’s an entirely separate program.) Anyway, he apparently had gone to his local Social Security office to file for SSI benefits. He was angry because the person he talked to simply told him he wasn’t eligible and sent him on his way.

I wrote back to tell him that my hunch was the SSA representative was right. SSI has very specific and rigid rules about income and asset eligibility requirements. (Those rules vary from state to state, so I can’t just list them here.) If you have even one dollar more than the rules allow, you’re simply not eligible for benefits. That reaffirmation of the SSA rep’s denial of his claim is what set him off. Part of his missive to me made statements like, “I know you guys are paid to turn down as many people as you can for benefits.”

There are two main points this guy failed to understand. One I didn’t make clear in my first answer to the guy. The other I did.

Point one is that the SSA’s employees are NOT paid to deny Social Security or SSI benefits to anyone. They are paid to carry out the rules and laws of both programs. In fact, they have an incentive to take as many claims for benefits as possible. Staffing levels in local Social Security offices are determined, in part, by how many Social Security and SSI claims they process each day. So, generally speaking, the only time they are not going to take a claim for benefits is when the person clearly isn’t eligible for such benefits. In other words, why

waste their time and the customer’s time when the outcome (a denied claim) is not in doubt?

Having said that, the second point I made to this guy (the one he missed probably because he was blinded by the rage he then directed at me in his follow-up “ivory tower” email) is a point I make all the time in this column: You have every right to file for any kind of benefit for which you think you are eligible. So, if a Social Security rep says that you aren’t eligible for Social Security or SSI, you can -- and should if you really believe you are due benefits -- insist on filing. That way you will get a formal (and legal) decision, as opposed

to simply someone’s opinion.

And now if you’ll excuse me, my wife is asking me to come down out of my ivory tower to take out the garbage!

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. .

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The handling of the pandemic monies and its aftermath

Looking back to 2020, earning income to pay your mortgages and other expenses from your rental properties during the pandemic was a challenge for pretty much everyone. There was a ban on tenant evictions and late fees and tenants weren’t required to pay any rent. There was also mortgage assistance for landlords who had lost their tenant income so as to be able to pay their mortgages via the federal Corona Virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) and its successor, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). In addition, there were EIDL (economic injury disaster loans) for self-employed individuals, as well as PPP Loans (Paycheck Protection Plan) assistance monies for employees, were also available. Many of these loans became grants and didn’t have to be paid back. Unfortunately, there were those that were not able to take advantage of the programs, either because they either didn’t apply, didn’t fill out the applications properly, or the available money was exhausted. As reported by Bloomberg Financial, CNBC, and NBC News, there were 80 billion dollars stolen out of the 800 billion from the PPP program, and in addition, 90-400 billion were stolen from the unemployment relief program, (there is no accountability to know the exact amounts taken) at least half from international scammers. Lastly, another 80 billion are believed to have been pilfered from the EIDL program. There was nobody watching the money as if the “fox was guarding the hen house” and no checks and balances were initiated as our tax money went out the window!

Those landlords and tenants that received assistance monies enabled them to stay afloat. The law also

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

put a stay on foreclosures on all federally backed mortgage loans e.g. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on multi-family properties starting from March 18, 2020, for a period of 60 days, and provided 180 days of forbearance for borrowers who were directly affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The federal mortgage and relief programs were initially supposed to end on December 31, 2020; but President Biden extended the foreclosure moratorium for federally guaranteed mortgages through June 30, 2021. Borrowers who entered forbearance on or before June 30, 2020, would receive up to 6 months of additional mortgage payment forbearance in 3-month increments. Probably due to the high costs of mortgages and related expenses, States like New York and California and some local governments had also issued orders related to mortgage forbearance and foreclosure prohibitions in relation to the Corona Virus; but the details and degree of relief available varied greatly depending on the state and municipality.

We hadn’t experienced an event such as this since the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918, so we really weren’t as prepared as we could have been. Our previous President was advised as early as December 2019, by Peter Navaro, his economic international advisor, that there was a virus in Wuhan, China causing severe sickness and deaths. This information was circulated via the National Security Council widely around the White House and federal

agencies. By late January, alarm bells were ringing, but the situation was downplayed. By March, as the Pandemic came and grew like a Tsunami, people were getting sick and dying. Our economy began faulting and was becoming severely affected by supply chain shortages, due to the shutdown of China and most other economies as well as other major disruptions, and we were told not to go to work. However, the programs that were fast-tracked were successful in that they were able to keep our economy and a majority of our citizens above water. The real dilemma was that an excessive amount of money was put out into the market. But if more checks and balances were initially thought-out and planned there could have been less money stolen and more available for those who desperately needed it. Inflation became the overriding issue and was the result of the excessive outlay of money that was mostly digitally sent out to banks to keep them solvent as well as a portion that was actually printed.

The lowest interest rates on record became a windfall for those able to borrow at such reduced costs that inflation began to occur with all the spending that was occurring with the limited supplies. It was a basic supply-demand economics situation; low supply and high demand equaled higher prices and the inflation that goes along with it. My professional opinion is that rates should have been increased slowly as far back as 2021, when the Fed Chair, Jerome Powell first noticed inflation began rearing its’ ugly head, saying it was transitional and would eventually

Nitrate Confusion

Continued from page 2

and concluded that the cardiovascular protective effect of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may be attributed in part to its high nitrate content, mostly from leafy green vegetables and root vegetables. Researchers wrote, “The high fruits and vegetable diet may offer the cardiovascular benefits of enhanced nitric oxide production while conferring protection from formation of N-nitrosamines.” They added that the high levels of nitrate in drinking water or dietary supplements are of more concern because of possible isolated ingestion without the protective dietary components found in a complex vegetable matrix.

More recently, a team of researchers from Edith Cowan University in Australia reviewed studies investigating the health benefits and disadvantages of dietary nitrates. They concluded that evidence is insufficient to say that nitrates in food and water are carcinogenic and more studies are needed. Nitric oxide plays a key role in the body, including blood pressure regulation and heart health.

Here’s the bottom line: As part of a balanced diet, naturally occurring nitrates in fruits and vegetables have healthful cardiovascular effects because they open up blood vessels and act as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. That may inhibit the formation of harmful N-nitrosamines which are associated

subside; and we know the end of that story. Although there was a shortterm lull in real estate from March 2020 through the end of May 2020, it came back like a roaring lion afterward, due to the historic low interest rates and the demand backup, benefiting all those who were qualified to purchase. In turn, this fueled the immense increase in prices of 42% since the beginning of the Pandemic through today and caused the lowest inventory levels on record that are still occurring.

Hopefully when (not if) the next Pandemic occurs we will have learned quite a lot and be more prepared and pragmatic with more solid and formulated “makes sense” plans to be able to solve the issues and problems that will confront our economy and assist in helping our citizens. But you know what they say, “History usually repeats itself” and I surely hope not, next time around.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years of experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S) as well as the new “Green Industry” Certification for eco-friendly construction and upgrades. For a “FREE” 15-minute consultation, value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or via https:// WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com Just email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email, and cell number and he will call or email you back

with cancer.

Eat your fruits and veggies and drink plenty of water, and don’t worry about the nitrates they contain. The total package of fruits and vegetables offers protection for your heart. And that outweighs any negative concerns about N-nitrosamines. The association between nitrate consumption and human cancer isn’t definitive. When it comes to processed meats, choose lower sodium varieties and eat them less often. Nitrates used to preserve processed meats, once exposed to high heat, turn into nitrosamines, which can be harmful to the body.

Q and A

Q: What is jicama and how can I prepare it?

A: Jicama is a white, fibrous root vegetable, native to Mexico, scientifically known as Pachyrhizus erosus. It has a mild sweet taste and crunchy texture, similar to an apple. It can be sliced and eaten raw (like apples or carrots) or added to cabbage in coleslaw and salads. It can also be added to soups and stir-fry meals. A cup of raw jicama has only 49 calories, 12 grams of carbohydrates and 6.4 grams of fiber, and it is a good source of vitamin C.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Ill and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of June 18-24, 2023

Long ago, when I was in grade school, I counted the days until the start of summer. There was always something exciting to me about that time of year. Perhaps it was that I would have no homework to do for nearly three months or that daylight would be longer so I could play outdoors later in the evenings.

Whatever the reason, summer has always been special to me. Back then I lived on the U.S. East Coast, where a hot summer day might occasionally reach 90 degrees F with a dripping wet 80% relative humidity. Today I live in the deserts of Southern California, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 110 degrees F. And, yes, the dry heat here is much more pleasant!

With the first day of summer coming this week, I’m absolutely giddy with delight! The moment it begins -- known to astronomers as the summer solstice -- occurs this year at 10:58 a.m. EDT (7:58 a.m. PDT) on June 21.

The summer solstice marks the time when the sun reaches its northernmost position over our planet and takes its longest path across the daytime sky. Depending on your latitude, the sun can remain in your daytime sky for 15 hours or more -- plenty of time to heat our air to summertime temperatures.You might ask, if the sun spends the most time in

The Summer Solstice

our sky around the solstice, why isn’t that day the hottest of the year? And that’s a legitimate question. The answer is more intuitive than you might imagine. It’s simply because our atmosphere doesn’t respond to temperature variations instantly.

Imagine placing a pot of cool water on a hot burner; you know that it won’t heat up instantly and you make allowances for that when cooking. The same is true of our atmosphere, so the hottest days in the Northern Hemisphere typically occur not around the solstice, but in late July or August.

We owe all this seasonal stuff to the fact that our planet’s equator is tipped by about 23.4 degrees to the plane of its orbit around the sun. This means that, during this time of year, the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, causing the sun’s rays to shine down on us more directly. Six months -- and half an orbit -- later, our planet’s tilt aims the Northern Hemisphere away from the sun and the solar rays impact us at a shallower angle.

The summer solstice marks the end of the sun’s northerly climb in the midday sky, and the beginning of our star’s midday descent once again. The term “solstice” comes from two Latin words: “sol” (meaning “sun”) and “sistere” (meaning “to stand still”). And, if you were to watch the midday sun for an entire year, you’d see it stop its annual climb.

This time has been celebrated by cul-

LOST IN

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“Would do you think this is?” my husband asked me, pointing to his elbow.

“That’s your elbow,” I stated matter-of-factly.

“No, these red spots,” he responded.

“Those are red spots,” I replied.

He sighed. “I know they’re red spots. What do you think they’re from?”

I took a closer look at the constellation of red bumps on his forearm just below his elbow.

“I’m certainly no expert,” I drawled, “but based on my firsthand experience of having lived in the suburbs for 25 years, and, having experienced the same exact phenomenon that you are now suffering from, I can say with 99% confidence that those... are mosquito bites.”

I went back to prepping dinner, another thing at which I was certainly no expert at after 25 years but was willing to keep trying so as not to let my

tures throughout the ages. Even today, farmers appreciate it as a time when they’re busy harvesting those tasty summer fruits and veggies we all love.

So, even though I no longer have my summers off, nor do I get to play outside

later in the evenings, I still get excited about the arrival of summer!

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Though the sun spends the longest time in the sky on the day of the summer solstice, that is not the hottest day of the year.

SUBURBIA Seeing Spots

family down with anything less than the perfectly marinated steak that my husband would overcook on the grill.

My husband scratched at his red spots and insisted that I take another look.

“I think it’s something other than mosquito bites,” he declared. “I only had a few yesterday and now I have more today. They’re multiplying!”

“Well, you grilled last night, and you grilled the night before that. The mosquitoes had two opportunities to bite you.” I waved him away, but I knew what was coming next.

“I disagree,” he said. “I think I might have come into contact with a poisonous plant, or gotten bit by something worse, or maybe I’m having an allergic reaction to something and it’s starting as hives but is going to become systemic and make me really sick.”

He paused. I knew he wasn’t done.

“I’m going to go look it up on the Web doctor.”

Boom.

Now, I’d been down this Web doctor road before. Every time my husband got a Man Cold, he would insist that he’d actually come down with some exotic plague or disease based on the diagnosis by the Web doctor. In every instance, it would turn out that my husband did not, in fact, have Arctic Seal Poisoning or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever but did just have a cold, although a Man Cold was certainly severe enough to kill him, or at least me for having to put up with him.

This being the case, I was pretty sure when he compared his red spots with those on the Web doctor, he would discover that he had not been bitten by some aggressive suburban mosquitoes but rather had somehow come into contact with the poison of an Amazonian dart frog or was showing the first signs of leprosy.

Of course, we had neither been to the Amazon nor had we fraternized with

anyone with leprosy, so it was highly unlikely that he was suffering from either of those and more likely that he’d just been dinner for a couple of hungry mosquitoes.

Still, I thought as his wife I should validate his concerns and not be too quick to dismiss a medical system based on an algorithm designed by computer nerds rather than real doctors.

“Hey, honey, before you check the Web doctor, would you light the grill? The steaks are almost ready to go on.”

“Sure,” he replied.

“And also put some of this on before you go outside,” I said handing him the bug spray. “It protects against mosquitoes and poison dart frogs.”

Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.

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assigned as a Flight Surgeon, having cared for the pilots and their families. Able to fly on various aircraft, he traveled with squadrons on temporary duty assignments. Peter was deployed for the First Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) and was stationed at an RAF base in England to treat the injured.

Peter carried out his dermatology residency training in the Air Force at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San

Antonio. Upon completion of his commitment in 1990, he returned home to Long Island to be near family (he is the middle of seven). His early private practice began in his Garden City home office. He then secured space on Seventh Street where he currently practices. Dr. O’Neill joined the NYU Langone team 5 years ago, ensuring that his treatment of RotaCare patients was written into his contract. He has been chief of dermatology at NYU Winthrop-Long Island Hospital for the past 13 years.

Diana and Dr. Peter O’Neill have one son, Colin, a graduate of Garden City High School. Colin and his wife Katie have two sons, Sullivan and Cillian.

Advance reservations at $125 per person are required for the Cocktail Buffet. To reserve, email Tina O’Keeffe at Tina@stowandbehold.com. Send checks made payable to Mineola Garden City Rotary Club to Tina O’Keeffe, 242 Dover Parkway, Stewart Manor NY 11530

Professional Services Guide

Long Ireland Championship Belmont Stakes Festival

Poster Contest Winners

The Garden City Chamber of Commerce has announced that the winners of its Belmont Stakes Poster Contest were:

First Place

Perry McCann

Second Place

Willa Maher

Third Place

Abigail Gomes

Honorable Mention:

Sonakshi Arora

Anastasia Browning

Mary Doherty

Connor Fenton

Emmett Owens

Thylane Stafford

Abigail Yorke

Soccer Players of the Week

Team 1

Pre K Girls

The Whole Team

Team 2

The Whole Team

Team 3

The Whole Team

Team 4

The Whole Team

Team 5

The Whole Team

Pink Butterflies

The Whole Team

Team 7

The Whole Team

Team 8

The Whole Team

Pre K Boys

Team 1 - Green Lizards

Jack Holland

Finn Brennan

Team 2 - Fireballs

Entire Team

Team 3 - Green Giants

Daniel Benitez

Gabriel Makaryus

Team 4 - Blue Sharks

Cameron Cullum

James Delio

Team 5 - Tigers

Entire Team

Team 6 - Blue Otters

Antonio Trillo

Mason Hendrickson

Team 7 - GC Cheetahs

Noah San Filippo

Jack Downey

Team 8 - Grey Sharks

Vincent Ferraro

Rikhil Doshi

Nicolas Santamaria Blanco

Colin Sessa

Marco Messina

Christopher Skelly

Jack McGowan

Kindergarten Girls

Aqua Waves: The Whole Team

Blue Butterflies: The Whole Team

Green Unicorns: The Whole Team

Pinkie Pies: The Whole Team

Pinky Pies 2.0: The Whole Team

Purple Pandas: The Whole Team

Purple Unicorns:

The Whole Team

Team Minarcik:

The Whole Team

Boys Kindergarten

Orange Crush

The Whole Team

Team Schrubbe

The Whole Team

The Rhinos

The Whole Team

Team Coratti

The Whole Team

Team Miller

The Whole Team

Team Boyle

The Whole Team

Blue Lizards

The Whole Team

Green Machine

The Whole Team

1st grade boys

Team 1

The Whole Team

Team 2

The Whole Team

Team 3

The Whole Team

Team 4

The Whole Team

Team 5

The Whole Team

Team 6

The Whole Team

Team 7

The Whole Team

Team 8

The Whole Team

2nd & 3rd Grade Girls

Team USA

Ali Atteritano

Addison Calame

Alexandra Diconimakis

Victoria Diconimakis

Annie Doherty

Johanna Knauss

Olivia Li

Team England

Sophie Gong

Abigail Chester

Amelia Conlon

Gabby Salazar

Arielle Vultaggio

Tessa Wenzel

Team Italy

Amelia Bacich

Juliet Dunn

Bridget Groarke

Vita LaDuca

Kay Pellish

Sally Leggett

Team Portugal

Madeleine Connolly

Delaney Crowell

Lena Murray

Emelia Grogan

Valentina Marin

Camila Gonzalez

Christi Giles

Margeaux Siriban

Team France

Lily Fruzzetti

Blair Carroll

Amelia Wunsch

Shae Sceles

Olivia Strom

Brooke Volpe

Olivia Vukovich

Sofia Khouri

Bridget Fortich

Team Ireland

Aria Noble

Ella Power

Colette Werle

Adriana Conetta

Team Brazil

Sehej Sohal

Samantha Yang

Ella Oei

Allison Aboulafia

Team Spain

Elizabeth Gross

Medinah Raja

Ruby Sebring

Keira Short

The GC Rams 2030 team took home the Long Ireland Tournament Championship.

Tradition Lacrosse begins tournament season

The Tradition Lacrosse program has begun their tournament season.

Tradition consists of 13 teams with 2025 (10th grade) being the oldest and 2032 (3rd grade) being the youngest.

Tradition’s mission is to promote the rich tradition of lacrosse through positive, fun environment of continuous

athletic development, teamwork and sportsmanship while developing each player’s character, confidence, skill and love of the game with the goal of helping players succeed on and off the field.

For more information, please visit traditionlax.org.

2025 Team.

2028 Blue Team.

2029 Blue Team.

2030 Blue Team.

2029 Pink Team.

2031 Blue Team Champions.

Tradition Lacrosse begins tournament season

2032 Pink Team.

2031 Pink Team.

2030 Blue defense.

2029 Hard Hat and Ground Ball Gorilla winners.

2032 Blue Team.

2030 Tradition smiles.

Girls Lacrosse has unforgettable playoff journey

Playoffs, the pinnacle of excitement and anticipation, marked the culmination of the tireless dedication shown by the Garden City Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team. Throughout the winter and spring, the players dedicated a tremendous amount of time to ensure they were fully prepared for their playoff season.

After the victory over Mepham in the Class B semi-final, Garden City took on Long Beach for the Nassau County Class B Championship game. The rematch was highly anticipated, especially after last year’s intense encounter where Garden City secured a last-second victory with less than 5 seconds left in regulation. Garden City had already played Long Beach during the regular season, resulting in a 13-7 win for Garden City, however this playoff for the Nassau County title was intense and nothing like their first match-up. The game was held at Adelphi University on Thursday, June 1, and the atmosphere

was electric. Junior midfielder Kendal Morris, alongside teammates Marie Cacciabaudo and Tori Ottomanelli, dominated on the circle with an impressive display of skill and determination. As the game progressed, Garden City and Long Beach exchanged goals, creating an intense battle for victory. At halftime, Garden City held a narrow lead of 6-5, showcasing the strength and resilience of their defensive unit led by junior defender Mabel Overbeck and goalkeeper Niamh Pfaff. The defense for both teams played with intensity during the second half knowing that one small mistake could cost them their chance at the Long Island Championship. With less than two minutes remaining in regulation, Marie Cacciabaudo’s pass found Kendal Morris, who scored the game-winning goal, securing a thrilling 9-8 victory. This remarkable triumph crowned Garden City as the Class B Nassau County Champions, inspiring pride and joy among the team and their

dedicated fans.

Only three days later, on June 4, Garden City returned to Adelphi University to face off against West Islip in the Class B Long Island Championship. The team’s determination and relentless spirit were palpable as they dominated the first half, building a commanding lead of 7-3. Junior attacker Kyle Finnell showcased her exceptional skills with six goals and one assist, supported by an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Niamh Pfaff, who made 12 crucial saves. The entire team contributed to the scoreboard, with Grace Hopkins, Kendal Morris, Marie Cacciabaudo, Averie Smith, Tori Ottomanelli, and Regan Backer each adding a goal. With a resounding 15-6 victory, Garden City proudly claimed the title of Long Island Champions, earning their well-deserved spot in the New York State Class B semi-final championship game.

On Thursday, June 8, the team departed Garden City High School for

STATES! The NY State Class B semi-final was held at SUNY-Cortland and the team was fully prepared to face their opponents from West Genesee for the state semi-final on Friday June 9. Hours of practice and meticulous film study allowed the Garden City team to enter the game with confidence. Kendal Morris led the team with three goals and one assist, supported by an exceptional performance from goalkeeper Niamh Pfaff, who made six crucial saves. The team emerged victorious with a final score of 12-6, securing their place in the championship game.

Facing off against Victor on the following day, both teams displayed their exceptional skills and unwavering determination. Despite a valiant effort, Garden City fell short in the end, with a final score of 8-6 in Victor’s favor. Despite the loss, the Trojans have countless reasons to be proud. Throughout the season, they showcased exceptional perseverance, scoring a total of 252

Long Island Champions.

Photo by Ed Rotondo Nassau County Champions.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

Seniors with the Nassau County plaque.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

Seniors with the LIC plaque.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

Girls Lacrosse has unforgettable playoff journey

goals while only allowing 162 goals in 17 games. Head coach Dave Ettinger and assistant coaches Gina Leake and Janet Rogler guided the team to an impressive overall record of 17-4.

As the season drew to a close, the Garden City community, families, friends, and supporters played an instrumental role in the team’s success. Special recognition goes to senior captains Marie Cacciabaudo, Katie Gaven, Grace Hopkins, and Ariana Bransfield, whose exemplary leadership added a

The team is all smiles after the win.

special touch to this memorable season. With great excitement, the juniors, underclassmen, and coaches eagerly anticipate the upcoming 2024 season.

The triumphant playoff journey of the Garden City Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team serves as an inspiring tale of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of excellence. The team’s achievements will be celebrated for years to come, leaving an indelible mark on the rich legacy of Garden City lacrosse.

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Dominators win

Girls U12 Long Island Cup

Top row, left to right: Coach Mike Kern, Daniella Bacich, Hannah Gentile, Emily Bennett, Kennedy Kern, Grace Wheeler, Audrey Donahue, Kaila Hansman, Coach Tracey Hansman.

Bottom row, left to right: Nora Houston, Reese Goettelmann, Sadie Brantuk, Isabella Martinez, Maddie Leder, Hannah Maciaszek. Not pictured: Olivia Smolanick.

Congratulations to the Dominators for a stellar season and huge LI Cup win! These girls had a great season playing their hearts out coming out on

top as LI Cup Champions! Thanks to our coaches Tracey Hansman and Mike Kern for all of their time and effort supporting this team.

GC defeats West Genesee in the NYS semifinals.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

The seniors with Bob Defliese, who played an important part in the players’ careers.

GC Hawks baseball has undefeated spring

The Garden City Hawks went undefeated for the spring of 2023 playing in the Hot Stove League. The season was a true team effort, with offensive and defensive contributions coming from the entire roster. The team finished the regular season with five wins and no losses heading into the playoffs.

The Garden City Hawks faced the Wantagh Hawks in the first round of the playoffs. After a close regular season game between the teams, the coaches expected a very tough match up. Wantagh jumped out to a 5-2 lead scoring three runs in the top of the third inning. In the bottom of the third with one out, Christian

Walsh drove in Hunter Lau from 3rd base to make the score 5-3. Thanks to Christian’s big at bat the Garden City Hawks felt the momentum begin change. In the top of fourth inning Garden City got three quick outs against Wantagh and were ready to make things happen on offense. Pierce Harrington led off the bottom of the fourth with a line drive single to centerfield. Connor Fromkin would hit a hard ground ball to the second baseman that would help advanced Pierce to third base. With one out, Gavin Reinhardt drove in Pierce on another line drive single to centerfield to make the score 5-4. Next up to bat came Cash Coons, who

Garden City Hawks.

Left to right, front row: Tyler Naples, Connor Fromkin & Ryan Zonneveldt. Middle row: Luke Desiderio, Miles Melkonian, Tyler Moody, Hunter Lau, Ryan Lin, Charlie Bayduss, Cash Coons, Pierce Harrington, Matthew Lehmann, Gavin Reinhardt & Christian Walsh. Back Row Coaches Steve Reinhardt, Mike Harrington, Brian Desiderio & Joe Moody.

launched a line drive triple down the left field line to tie the score at 5-5. Next up was Ryan Lin, who hit a ground ball to first base to score Cash to take the lead 6-5 and the Garden City Hawks were flying high. Garden City would again shut down the Wantagh bats in the top of the fifth inning. With two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning, Hunter

Lau would single and reach 2nd on an error. Luke Desiderio came to the plate and hit an infield single to third base. Hunter Lau, hustling all the way, never broke stride and scored from second base on the play to put Garden City ahead 7-5. Cash Coons was now on the mound pitching, and after a walk and two quick outs, Wantagh would not go down

Teammates Ryan Lin, Pierce Harrington, Luke Desiderio & Tyler Naples enjoying their great season of baseball.

Miles Melkonian using his lightning speed to get around the bases. Connor Fromkin ready to run.

Tyler Naples ready to make a play.

GC Hawks baseball has undefeated spring

without a fight. Wantagh started to hit, including a two out double hit to Ryan Zonneveldt, who played a solid outfield for the Hawks all season long. With the tying run on third base and the go-ahead run on second base, Cash would get Wantagh to ground out to first baseman Matt Lehmann to end the game and put Garden City into the championship game.

The Garden City Hawks would face the Rockville Centre Tigers for the championship game, with Luke Desiderio taking the mound to start. The Tigers got on the board early, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning. The Hawks did not get their spirits down, they knew they would battle back and they did. Luke

would pitch a scoreless top of the 2nd inning for Garden City. In the bottom of the 2nd inning, Charlie Bayduss and Tyler Moody (a.k.a. Moods) would work their way on with walks. Hunter Lau, who was locked in all weekend, came to bat. Charlie would steal home to bring the score to 2-1. Hunter then drove a line drive to right field scoring Moods and the game was knotted at 2 runs apiece. Gavin Reinhardt took the mound in the third inning for the Hawks. With a man on first and one out the Tigers would drive a ball to deep left field, and Tyler Naples would make a magnificent running catch for the second out. A pop out to first base would end the top of the third still tied at two runs. Matt Lehmann would start

the top of the third with a single and would later score on a line drive single by Pierce to put the Hawks ahead 3-2. In to pitch came Cash Coons for Garden City, who would shut down the Tigers on 11 pitches in the top of the 4th. Cash would then hit a double with one out in the bottom of the fourth inning and he would advance to third base on a fielder ’ s choice. With two outs, Cash was money as he stole home on a delayed steal to make the score 4-2 in favor of Garden City. The Hawks were not done yet. Down no balls and two strikes, Charlie Bayduss worked a walk on seven pitches. Miles Melkonian hit an infield single with his superior speed, and Charlie would score on a bad throw to first base. Next up,

Moods drove a double to deep centerfield to score Miles. Hunter Lau would then triple on a shot to deep right field, and the score was now 7-2. The Tigers would score a late run to make the score 7-3. The championship was sealed on a ground ball to Luke Desiderio at 2nd base, who threw to Pierce at first for the win. All season long and particularly in the playoffs, the games were exciting with many tremendous plays in the field, clutch hitting and smart base running. After hours and hours of hard work practicing, many tough games, and getting up every time they were knocked down the Garden City Hawks earned their Championship. Their coaches and parents could not be more proud of them.

Our Annual Garden City News Sports Wrap-Up 2023

On June 30, the Garden City News will be publishing our annual salute to village and scholastic teams, including team photos, stats, stories and profiles. And of course, it’ll be a pull out section, so nobody will mind if you hang on to it. Don’t let us miss your team! Ask your coach or manager if they’re sending in your team photo and write-up. Deadline is Monday, June 26!

Please address all submissions to:

Garden City News / Sports Wrap-Up, 821 Franklin Ave., Suite 208, Garden City, NY 11530 or by email to: Editor @gcnews.com

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Garden City Boys Lacrosse wins state championship

sophomore duo of Michael Berkery and Dan Medjid injected speed and dynamism into the offense. They pushed the tempo relentlessly, forcing Victor ’ s defense into difficult matchups and creating scoring opportunities for themselves and their teammates. Carson Kraus proved to be the hero of the game, as his goal on a feed from Blake Cascadden, (1a) in the 4th quarter secured the lead for Garden City.

The face-off battle was another key aspect of the game, with RJ Votruba and Brayden Robertiello playing pivotal roles for Garden City. Despite facing a highly touted Cornell recruit, they displayed remarkable skill and determination, winning a significant number of face-offs. Their ability to secure timely possessions for Garden City proved crucial in maintaining momentum and generating scoring opportunities, particularly in the second half when Garden City was able to connect on four goals.

Garden City Wins NY State Semifinals Game, Garden City 12, Niskayuna 6

In a thrilling NY State Semifinals showdown, Garden City Boys Lacrosse delivered a resounding 12-6 victory over Niskayuna, showcasing their exceptional skills and unwavering determination. The Trojans ’ offensive firepower was on full display, with multiple players stepping up to secure the win.

Right from the opening whistle, both teams engaged in an intense back-and-forth battle. Garden City ’ s offensive unit, led by the dynamic duo of Jack Archer and Stevie Finnell, asserted their dominance, combining for an impressive eight goals. Archer ’ s remarkable accuracy and Finnell ’ s relentless drive propelled the Trojans ’ offense to new heights. Additionally, Henry Gibbons, Carson Kraus, James Paisley, and Andrew Ottomanelli each contributed a goal to solidify Garden City ’ s offensive onslaught.

While the offense soared, Garden City ’ s defense showcased their tenacity and discipline by locking down Niskayuna ’ s formidable attack. After a closely contested first quarter, the Trojans ’ defensive unit tightened their grip, allowing only two goals over the remaining 36 minutes of the game. The defensive unit of Tristan Mullahey, Mathew Mehling, Mathew Kephart, Denis Fargione, Cole Webber, Blake Cascadden, Bryan Boccafola, and Owen Wuchte exemplifies the true power of teamwork and cohesion. Their collective strength lies not only in their individual skills but also in their ability to function as a cohesive unit. Their communication, trust, and understanding of

each other ’ s roles on the field create a formidable defensive force. Together, they form an impenetrable wall, supporting and relying on one another to shut down opposing offenses.

Brayden Robertiello and RJ Vortruba ’ s face-off dominance, coupled with stellar wing play and effective ground ball control, gave Garden City the ability to dictate the pace of the game against Niskayuna. Their efforts played a crucial role in securing the victory and advancing to the next stage of the tournament.

Garden City is geared up for the ultimate battle as they face Victor in the New York State Championship. Determined to defend their title, the team is ready for an exciting battle between the best in New York.

Garden City Boys Lacrosse New York State Champions!! Back 2 Back NY State Championships

In a highly anticipated clash for the New York State Championship, Garden City Boys Lacrosse emerged triumphant with a hard-fought 9-8 victory over the formidable Victor team. The game showcased the immense skill, resilience, and determination of both teams, providing a thrilling display of lacrosse for the spectators.

From the opening whistle, it was evident that the battle would be fiercely contested. Victor ’ s offensive prowess was well-documented, as they boasted an average of 13.5 goals per game and a star-studded lineup loaded with 11 Division 1 commits. However, it was the Garden City defense that rose to the occasion, determined to contain Victor ’ s high-powered offense.

Led by goalie Denis Fargione, who put on a masterful display

with 11 crucial saves, the Garden City defense was relentless in their pursuit of stifling their opponents. Tristan Mullahey, Mathew Kephart, Mathew Mehling, Cole Webber, and the short-stick defensive midfielders, including Owen Wuchte, Bryan Boccafola, Blake Cascadden worked cohesively as a unit. They executed a game plan that slowed down Victor ’ s rapid ball movement offense, forcing them into one-on-one matchups and disrupting their flowing offensive style.

Despite Victor ’ s offensive stars, such as Gravino (headed to Maryland), Herendeen (headed to Cornell), Marshal (headed to Georgetown), and Gotham (headed to Stony Brook), who accounted for a significant portion (68%) of their offensive output throughout the season, Garden City ’ s defense held them in check. Cole Webber ’ s lockdown defense on Gravino resulted in him being held scoreless, while Tristan Mullahey limited Herendeen to just one goal (one on one) and no assists. These impressive performances limited Victor ’ s offensive production, as the Victor point leaders were unable to find their usual rhythm.

While the defense was stellar, Garden City ’ s offense also showcased its prowess in the championship game. The senior trio of Stevie Finnell (3g/1a), Jack Archer (2g/1a), and Henry Gibbons (1g/2a) led the scoring charge, accounting for six of Garden City ’ s nine goals. Their experience and skill were evident in settled 6-on-6 situations, as they capitalized on their opportunities to find the back of the net.

Not to be outdone, the junior trio of Carson Kraus, (2g) Tommy Esposito (1g) and Andrew Ottomanelli (1a) and

In the final seconds of the game, with a slim 9-8 lead, Garden City ’ s defense stood tall. Despite a desperate last-gasp attempt from Victor, they denied any chance of an equalizer, ensuring the New York State Championship title would belong to Garden City.

The victory for Garden City Boys Lacrosse in the New York State Championship was a testament to their skill, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Their ability to contain Victor ’ s high-powered offense, led by defensive stalwarts and a standout goalie, combined with a powerful offensive performance, secured their place in lacrosse glory. Garden City ’ s players and coaches can take immense pride in their achievement, knowing they overcame a formidable opponent and left everything on the field in pursuit of victory.

The culture of Garden City Lacrosse is deeply rooted in the concept of "adding to the legacy." Each class is entrusted with the responsibility of upholding the storied tradition of Garden City lacrosse and striving for excellence in the pursuit of New York State Championships.

The 2023 seniors of the lacrosse program can proudly look back on their high school careers, having achieved remarkable success with 3 Long Island Championships and 2 New York State Championships. These seniors can rightfully claim "mission accomplished" as they graduate from Garden City High School, having left an indelible mark on the lacrosse program and contributed to its rich history.

Garden City High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse team.

Wolverines win LI Soccer Cup

Seniors complete soccer career with 100% record

The Garden City Titans.

Coaches: Sean McDermott & Shane Hurley. Trainer: Rob Philippou.

On Sunday, June 11, the Garden City Wolverines boys soccer team defeated Plainview to win the Long Island Cup. The Wolverines faced tough competition playing in the top Platinum Bracket of the tournament for the U9 division. The team shut down Hauppauge, Oceanside and Commack in the early rounds which began in March.

Garden City fought hard against Plainview in the first half taking strong shots on goal and holding them back with our stellar defense. The game was scoreless going into the second half.

Plainview started to generate offense and was able to score on a breakaway to start the second. However, the Wolverines quickly answered back, scoring 4 straight goals with an aggressive and nimble offense to end the game in a 4-1 victory at the Half Hollow Hills Soccer Park HBC Complex.

The Wolverines will wrap up their impressive spring season this Friday

The Garden City Titans — the 2005 team from the graduating GCHS senior class — finished its travel soccer career in style. The team’s final game was played out on an idyllic early summer evening at the Pool field, with goals from Matt Boyle, Ryan Krieg, James Castoro (on a rare venture up front) and Harry Pocock securing a comfortable 4-1 win over Merrick. The result capped a perfect Long Island Junior league season for the Titans, who won every game on the way to yet another title.

Since their formation nine years ago, the Titans, along with additions from the Gunners and Cannons, have remained together as a close-knit unit.

So there were mixed emotions when the final whistle went, bringing to a close their last ever game and season. Truly, an end of an era.

On behalf of the parents: Thanks to the boys for the memories, for all those wins and titles, for navigating the occasional heartbreak and loss and for getting out of the house on weekends!

On behalf of the boys: Thanks to the coaches and the mums and dads for the sideline support, the out-of-town tournaments, the 1001 pickups and dropoffs, and for being there with us on our journey. We couldn't have done it without you.

Remember those Titans!

Front row (left to right): Charlie Fuschillo, James Daily, David McDermott, Lucas Marinez, John LoPiccolo, Gavin Alper. Back row (left to right): John Leggett, Rohan Hurley, Owen Moylan, Joseph Ordas, Grayson Pepicelli, Nolan Doggendorf.

GCHS Girls Soccer finishes second in county

The Garden City Girls Soccer team led by Coach Mike Heedles and Scott McAuley had an incredible season this past fall going 13-3-2 and finishing second in all of Nassau County. The Trojans made it to the Nassau County Class A Championship for the first time since 2016 and just came up short losing to MacArthur HS. The girls had a tremendous season with 61 goals scored, only 13 goals against and 7 shutouts! The Trojans had three shutouts during their playoff run, each

team they shut out had one of the top goal scorers in Nassau County. The GC girls had a memorable overtime win against an undefeated Friends Academy in the quarterfinals and a dominant 5-0 victory in the semifinals against Long Beach. Although the Trojans definitely have some big cleats to fill, they are looking to be very competitive again with several returning players from their starting lineup. The girls are hopeful to avenge their loss in the finals and go even further this year.

The Lady Trojans advance to the semifinals after a big overtime win against an undefeated Friends Academy.

The 2022–23 Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer team.

The GC girls varsity soccer team advance to the finals for the first time since 2016 after a dominant 5-0 victory vs Long Beach HS. The GC girls were all smiles after a win against rival South Side HS. Photo by Ed Rotondo

Riley Donohue, Ava Lekanides, Kathryn Monaco, Bella Vona and Chloe Benik all smiles after Vona’s goal.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

GCHS Girls Soccer finishes second in county

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A special thank you to captains Catherine Hayes, Maya Costa and Ariana Bransfield for your leadership, and to Joey Tavernese for all of his hard work each summer training our girls. Best of luck to all of

the seniors and congratulations to Ava Lekanides, who will be playing soccer for the Queens University of Charlotte and Maya Costa who will be continuing her soccer career at Siena.

Enjoy a good book by the poolside this summer

The Friends of the Garden City Library are pleased to continue the long held tradition of the Library Pool Books. Residents are welcome to read and enjoy these books at no charge and to pass them along to others. No library card is required, though having a library card is always a great idea! Look for the sign in the entryway and the Adult section of the Pool. The books in the entryway are of general interest for all age groups (children, young adults and adults) while the books in the adult section cater to adult readers. For more information on the Friends of the Garden City Library, please visit gardencitypl.org/friends. Residents are welcome to read and enjoy these books at the GC Pool this summer, at no charge!

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Portraits

Midfielders Catherine Hayes, Maya Costa and Chloe Benik and defender Ariana Bransfield in a battle against South Side HS.

Photo by Ed Rotondo

Mary Krener

Fortune Heaney

Peter Kerantzas Lisa Heaney

Stephen Ripp Lynn Puccio

Cheryl Trimboli Scott Wallace Julia Mastromauro Rosado

Arthur Anderson

Jessica Brantuk

Ann Collins Claudia Galvin

Rene Blair Alyson Bremer Christine Cudahy Manager

Patricia Costello Gregory Abruzzo

Matthew Minardi

Kathy Lucchesi Linda Mulrooney

Susan MacDonald

Patricia Dickson Brigid Marmorowski

Eileen O’Hara Diane Piscopo

Daureen Hausser