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Revenues rise in recreation, building departments BY RIKKI MASSAND At the Board of Trustees June 16 meeting Village Treasurer Irene Woo discussed the Village’s revenues as the fiscal year draws to a close. She also discussed the fiscal year forecast which was developed in conjunction with village department heads during the 2 budgeting process in the first few months this year. Treasurer Woo noted that the forecast attempts to compare real-time performance and finance planning vs. what was originally budgeted for 2021-2022. For the period from June 2021 through April 2022, the village received revenues exceeding the full-year’s budget as well as the forecast. The revenue windfall was most notable in the Village’s Building Department financial picture. See page 38

Bishop Provenzano and scholarship recipient Marlene McKinney shake hands as the Provenzano presents McKinney with her certificate of achievement. McKinney will attend the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at CUNY School of Medicine in the fall, majoring in biomedical science and minoring in physics. She hopes to be a neurovascular surgeon. Photos by Teddy Byrne At a Juneteenth celebration on June 19th, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, the Right Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano, Episcopal Bishop of Long Island, awarded $10,000 scholarships to eight college students with records of academic excellence and commitments to their communities. The awards were the first scholarships from The Barbara C. Harris Scholars Program that was created this year by

the recently formed diocesan Reparations Committee, for Black, African American, or Caribbean American descendants of enslaved people who are pursing higher education or vocational training. The Reparations Committee received 161 scholarship applications, which were narrowed down over the course of three rigorous rounds of evaluations, according to Penny Allen Grinage, chair of the committee. She added, “Our

goal is to continue and to expand the program each year, to help reduce financial obstacles that have prevented descendants of enslaved people from pursuing higher education.” A diverse group of 200 from across the diocese attended the ceremonies. The Very Rev. Canon Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, dean of The Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and a pioneering theoSee page 38

Residents share ideas for St. Paul’s at first town meeting BY GARY SIMEONE

A ‘town hall’ style meeting was held at St. Paul’s Cluett Hall on Tuesday night to discuss potential future uses for the facility. The meeting was put together by the Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s. Village Officials, including Mayor Cosmo Veneziale, were on hand to discuss the structural integrity of the facility as well as answer resident’s questions. “Some of the things we are focusing on, and they are in the preliminary stage, include the structural stability of St. See page 39

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Last call for Sports Wrapup 2022 We are currently working on our special Sports Wrapup 2022 edition, which will be included with next week’s issue. The special section will be printed on premium white paper, suitable as a keepsake, and will include photos and write-ups of teams throughout the year. We welcome contributions from parents and coaches of teams from all levels, from t-ball through high school varsity. If you have material to contribute please send it by the afternoon of Monday, June 27th. (Please note that this is earlier than our

normal Wednesday deadline!) Send material to editor@gcnews. com. For advertising information please call our office at 516-294-8900. We would also like to congratulate this year’s graduates, both high school and college. Garden City High School’s graduation ceremony will take place on Saturday, and it looks like it will be a lovely (but hot) day. Best wishes to the graduates in the next phases of their education. No matter where life takes you, Garden City will always be your hometown!

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To the Editor: I agree with the first line of Judy Courtney’s June 16, 2022 letter that “a Village Trustee’s role is interacting with residents - all residents”. However, I take umbrage and offence to all in her letter that follows. Attendance at a POA is not a litmus test on what makes a good trustee. Nor is attendance at a POA meeting a criteria set forth in the NYS Village Law, which governs the conduct of the Village officials. Why she felt the need to air her irritation in public, clearly reveals her true intent and limited view of the present day alternate methods that exist in communicating with residents. A lot has changed since I was a Trustee 20 years ago when attendance at a POA meeting, which was normally very well attended by 30-40 residents. That was then, this is now. Today information is obtained in many different formats. Board meetings are on ZOOM. Each Trustee has an email address to communicate with residents. The BOT has conducted numerous MEET and GREETS to interface with residents. The Mayor has encouraged resident participation at Board Meetings and responses are given to resident questions. He established numerous committees, comprised of residents from the entire village. Their role is to gather resident input and utilize resident energies and expertise to address the issues that confront the village. I am specifically offended by her contention that the Village has a separate and distinct class of “POA residents”. This statement is disingenuous in the extreme. Each Trustee took an oath of office to represent to the best of their ability the entire Village. Her equating a Trustee not attending a POA meeting, in particular Deputy Mayor O’Brien and Trustee Marciano as a dereliction of responsibility is without merit. It is so clearly partisan that in response I question the sincerity of her letter - ‘Methinks the lady doth protest too much’

She must clearly acknowledge that her letter was a veiled attempt to promote her agenda. Neither the words nor intent of her letter had anything to do with recognizing the time, efforts, competence and dedication Deputy Mayor O’Brien and Trustee Marciano have brought to their position in making the Village a better place. I believe each should be commended and not subjected to petty unfounded criticism. Bruce A. Torino, Esq.

Improved dialog with residents

To the Editor: I would like to respond to Judy Courtney’s article last week in the Garden City News titled “This is support?” Ms. Courtney has been a wonderful member of our community, a member of the Recreation Commission for years, as well as serving in almost every role in her Eastern POA, including as President. She was a knowledgeable and formidable candidate during the last BOT election. Ms. Courtney states that “as a POA member, I continue to be disappointed at how many Trustees refuse to interact with POA residents” Here, Ms. Courtney is unfortunately mistaken. The Trustees have never been more accessible than they are today. They have established an open dialogue with all residents of the Village more effectively than any Board in memory. The committees are far more inclusive, and typically contain members from all sections with a wide range of varying viewpoints. Why must that improved, highly successful approach be politicized by one group that enjoys the exact same expanded opportunities for participation in Village governance as all other residents of the Village? The POA members themselves are an important part of the Village. This is demonstrated by so many members, maybe even a majority, on the St Paul’s Committee. The Village’s Fire Committee, formed in response See page 46

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BY GARY SIMEONE It has been a year since the completion of an upgraded Ruth S. Harley center on the Adelphi University campus. The complex is quickly becoming a main hub for students, faculty and staff alike. The center includes many new amenities including upgraded food service areas, new meeting spaces, an art gallery, improved student lounge, renovated bookstore and upgrades to the campus ballroom. Jim Perrino, Executive Vice President of Finance & Operations at Adelphi, said that rather than taking the building down, officials chose sustainability by gutting the structure and renovating its three floors. “The building was originally built in the early 1970’s and was badly in need of upgrading,” said Perrino. “The structure was gutted and additional space was added. The dining area was expanded to twice its original size and the bookstore was upgraded as well as the addition of new meeting rooms. We wanted to transform it as a hub for students, faculty and staff and make it available to the community at large.”

He said that 75,000 additional square feet was added with all new infrastructure made of recycled materials. “This summer we are putting the finishing touches on the third floor of the center, which will house meeting rooms and student access offices, for students on campus who are in need of extra help.” Perrino said the building has been open since January of last year, and people have been taking advantage of new bookstore, Starbucks coffee shop and the multiple meeting spaces. He added that because of Covid related protocols, in-person meetings couldn’t be held, but this past month the University board held their first in-person meeting. There are four levels that make up the university center and additional construction is ongoing to add 15,000 square feet to the existing structure. The lower level encompasses the campus dining area and the first floor of the building houses the bookstore and multicultural wing. On the second floor is the ballroom area and the third is planned for additional meeting rooms See page 38

SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD Garden City’s Village Administrator, Ralph Suozzi, and H2M consultants, Joseph Todaro, P.E. and James Roberts, P.E., presented at the Environmental Advisory Board’s Water Information Session on June 8th at Village Hall. An overview of the 2021 Village Drinking Water Report was followed by questions from the Environmental Advisory Board members and residents. Three members of the Environmental Advisory Board (“EAB”) provided valuable information to residents on water conservation, and the topic of lead in drinking water that has been making headlines since the issue came to light last fall was discussed in depth.

Educating residents on lead service lines

A resident of the Mott Section, who has spoken at prior meetings about her own experience with elevated lead levels in her drinking water joined the meeting by Zoom, and raised a concern that people may be under the mistaken impression that the lead service line

issue is limited to the Mott Section. While a 1937 document provided by Garden City’s former Village Historian, Suzie Alvey, indicates all Mott homes were built with lead service lines, it is known that lead service lines were also installed throughout the Village though other materials were also employed, and in fact the elevated lead level test that brought this public health issue to the attention of the Village was not a Mott Section home. For this reason, a lead service line information letter was sent to all homes in the Village. This highlights the need for residents to investigate the material used in their individual residences. The EAB plans to continue community outreach on this important public health issue and will be careful to make sure that the outreach done in the Mott Section does not give any residents the impression that the lead service line concern is limited to only the Mott Section. Trustee Carter Flanagan, who is the chair of the EAB, reported that on May 5, 2022, the Village Board of Trustees voted unanimously to waive water service line permit fees from 9/1/21 until See page 39

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New assistant principal at Stewart School

Rachel Lindsey was appointed the assistant principal of Stewart School in Garden City. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools Garden City Public Schools has announced the appointment of Rachel Lindsey as the new assistant principal at Stewart School. Ms. Lindsey comes to Garden City with nearly 15 years of experience in education, with extensive experience in the area of STEAM. Most recently, Ms. Lindsey served as a teacher on spe-

cial assignment in the Plainview OldBethpage School District, assisting the principal in daily administration and operation of an elementary building. She has led her building by facilitating new teacher mentoring and development, communicating with students, staff and the PTA, and assisting in managing the budget. Additionally, Ms. Lindsey was the first instructional technology coach in the district and spearheaded a districtwide STEAM program, in which she designed and implemented a student-centered curriculum. Prior to these administrative positions in Plainview-Old Bethpage, Ms. Lindsey was a teacher in the district, as well as in Sachem and Smithtown. She received her bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College (now known as St. Joseph’s University), her master’s degree from C.W. Post (now known as LIU Post) and an educational leadership certificate from The College of Saint Rose. “We welcome Ms. Lindsey to the Garden City school community,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. “She will be an excellent addition to Stewart School, and I look forward to the contributions she will make next year alongside Stewart principal Keri Hand.”

CPOA welcomes new Student Ambassador The Garden City Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) is proud to announce that Kathryn Kade will be our new Student Ambassador. Kathryn will be a junior at Garden City High School in September and is involved in a wide variety of scholastic, athletic and volunteer activities (Model UN, Captain JV Cheerleading, National Charity League, Student Council, Miracle Club). Student Ambassadors are an integral part of the CPOA. They are tasked with maintaining CPOA social media outreach, attending monthly Village meetings, making reports to the CPOA and

assisting with special projects. In return they learn how the Village works and the status of important issues affecting the village. Kathryn will join Ryan Sievers, the current Student Ambassador and the CPOA looks forward to working with these amazing students. The CPOA also wishes its outgoing Ambassador Erin Lynch, continued success. Please refer to the CPOA website gcpoas.org for the latest on what’s going on in the Village and the Central Section.

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Garden City Real Estate Market Information 7 Butler Place

RECENT REAL ESTATE SALES IN GARDEN CITY

Date: 06/22/2022 Sold price: $2,050,000 7 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath Style: Colonial Lot size: .46 acre Total taxes: $39,979 MLS number: 3383961 The Seller’s Team: Alexandra Parisi, Compass Greater NY The Buyer’s Team: Maureen Lagarde, Compass Greater NY

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.

Mortgage Rates this week from www.nerdwallet.com

Loan Term 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 5/1 ARM

Interest Rate 5.788% 4.937% 4.906%

APR 5.898% 5.133% 4.301%

Long Island Sales Data From One Key MLS Month May-2022 Apr-2022 Mar-2022 Feb-2022 Jan-2021 Dec-2021 Nov-2021 Oct-2021

Nassau County Median Sale Price Current Year Prior Year $686,000 $635,000 $669,000 $630,000 $650,000 $600,000 $650,000 $599,000 $650,000 $601,000 $645,000 $605,000 $651,000 $599,000 $650,000 $588,000

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Welcome to this beautiful center hall colonial on one of the most sought after blocks in Garden City! This stately home sits on oversized lot with 18x36 gunite in-ground pool plus large patio & plenty of yard space to enjoy. Inside you’ll find the perfect balance of warmth & space. The main level boasts a welcoming entry foyer, formal dining, office space, butler’s pantry, formal living room, cozy den, powder room & impressive kitchen/great room. The second level includes primary suite plus 3 additional beds (one of which has its own enclosed porch) and full hall bath. On the third level you’ll find 3 more beds and full bath with its own zone of CAC. Prime location- convenient to all of the shops and restaurants of the village and less than 1 mile to LIRR.

104 Meadow Street

81 Nassau Blvd

Date: 06/22/2022 Sold price: $1,517,022 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 3 half bath Style: Colonial Lot size: .48 acre Total taxes: $35,151 MLS number: 3388305 The Seller’s Team: Patricia O’Grady and Patricia Aprigliano, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates The Buyer’s Team: Cathleen Whelan, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

.Stately true Center Hall Colonial, 7 Bdrms/4.3 baths w/ large legal professional office space. Perfect floor plan for entertaining, grand formal living room w/wood burning FP,original details including custom textured ceilings and custom built ins and magnificent moldings throughout. Formal dining room leads to library. Large eat in kitchen with laundry room steps down to circular family room addition, PR, access to huge yard w/room for pool or tennis court.Impressive wooden staircase with floor to ceiling stained glass window. 2nd floor features 2 suites including primary with sep. dressing area and walk in closet, leads to wet bar/service room. 2 additional tandem bdrms,one with half bath enusite and one with hall bath round out this floor.Third floor offers 3 nicely sized bedrooms with full hall bath.. Basement with storage, utilities, 1/2 bath. Circular drive w/2 car detached garage.

Date: 06/21/2022 Sold Price: $950,000 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath Style: Tudor Lot size:.17 acre Total taxes: $22,938 MLS number: 3374994 The Seller’s Team: Nancy Giannone, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates The Buyer’s Team: Nancy Giannone, Coach Realtors Fennessy Associates

You will fall in love with this delightful 3 story Tudor with old world charm and beautiful wood-working throughout This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom with a 1 car attached garage home offers 2600 sq. ft. of spacious elegance, natural oak floors throughout, and a modern gourmet eat in kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Imagine cuddling up with a good book in front of the cozy stone, wood-burning fireplace in the sunken living room or catching a movie in the over-sized family room that sits adjacent to kitchen. The gracious primary bedroom w/ ensuite updated bath is the perfect retreat. 2 additional nicely sized bedrooms and full bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor walk up attic offers 2 bonus rooms perfect for storage. The full finished basement with egress window has a laundry room, full bath, exercise area and recreation space. All of this situated on a generous 60x126 lot, with ideal proximity to schools, park, LIRR & shopping.

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Southampton | 112 Wooleys Drive | $6,499,000 4 BR, 5 BA | Web# 3401385 Rosemary Bruno: M 516.383.9922

Garden City | 107 Huntington Road | $1,359,000 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3401371 Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996

Garden City | 46 Claydon Road | $6,700/monthly rent 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3405705 Lara Munoz-Corredor: M 917.846.2808

Under Contract | Garden City | $899,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3385039 Maryann Milovcic: M 347.724.2873 John Corrigan: M 516.361.9634

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $1,375,000 4 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3380532 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $920,000 4 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3380974 Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $910,000 3 BR, 2 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3383189 Dana Eaton: M 516.458.7302 Jill Palmeri: M 516.375.2631

Sold | Garden City | Sold Price: $880,000 3 BR, 2 BA | Web# 3373584 Michelle McArdle: M 516.306.4134

Sold | Garden City South | Sold Price: $807,000 3 BR, 1 BA, 1 Half BA | Web# 3362417 Laura Mulligan: M 516.729.6885 Norma Quigley: M 516.236.7996

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Garden City appoints new director of literacy Thinking of selling? Call me for a confidential market analysis to properly position your home in the market. Elizabeth “Liz” Breslin

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Current principal of Stratford School in Garden City Lauren Kaufman will serve as the District’s new director of literacy. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools Lauren Kaufman, the current assistant principal at Stratford School in Garden City, has been appointed the District’s new director of literacy. Ms. Kaufman has more than 14 years of experience in the field of education, including instructional coaching, program coordination, school operations, staff development roles, and this year as the Stratford

assistant principal. Prior to working in Garden City Public Schools, she was part of Long Beach Public Schools, where she served as a reading specialist, instructional coach and literacy specialist. In Long Beach, Ms. Kaufman was the district mentor coordinator K–12, helping to facilitate professional development, plan new teacher orientation and pair all mentors and mentees. Additionally, she contributed to the Long Beach Middle School comprehensive education plan, constructed the organization of the units of study for reading and writing curriculum and facilitated ELA reflection meetings with K–5 administrators and teachers. Ms. Kaufman is affiliated with a number of professional organizations, including the International Literacy Association, the Long Island Language Arts Council and Nassau Reading Council. “I have had a remarkable year as assistant principal of Stratford School and am honored to have been given the opportunity to service the Garden City Public Schools in the role of director of literacy K–12,” Ms. Kaufman said. “I will approach this endeavor with the same commitment and enthusiasm as I have at Stratford. Literacy has always been a passion of mine. It is at the heart of all learning!”

Student artist named winner in congressional art competition

This beautiful Garden City ranch located on a half an acre (225 x 196) sits on a rare corner lot with unobstructed views. You have one of the few Garden City green spaces across the street (Triangle Park). Enjoy this green space for your children to play all day as we did years ago. The home is located in the Eastern Property section which is a highly desired part of town. This home has 5 bedrooms with 3 full bathrooms and a finished basement. It has a two-car garage, central a/c, irrigation system, cedar closet, walk-in closet, fireplace, central alarm system and hardwood floors. $2,400,000.

This property is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Call Matthew Stenzel at 516-741-1200. There also is a possibility of purchasing of one of the largest lots in the area. Let me know, as this contingent property could be for sale, and I will try and work some magic.

Garden City High School student Isabel Joudeh was named the People’s Choice winner. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

Garden City High School junior Isabel Joudeh was named the People’s Choice winner in this year’s New York’s 4th Congressional District Art Competition with her photography piece, “540 Strings.” The contest is open to all high school students in New York’s 4th Congressional District. It is a part of a larger, nationwide high school arts competition that recognizes and encourages the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our congressional district. It began in 1982, and since then more than 650,000 high school students have been involved.

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Laura Baymack Lic. RE Salesperson Baymack Team M: 516.537.3050

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All professionals above are real estate licensees affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

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107 5th Street, Garden City 6 BD | 6 BA | 2 HB | $4,495,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354

88 2nd Street, Garden City 6 BD | 5 BA | 1 HB | $3,599,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

100 Hilton Avenue, PH 1, Garden City 3 BD | 3 BA | $2,880,000 Maureen Lagarde | M: 516.850.7812

114 Brook Street, Garden City 7 BD | 4 BA | 1 HB | $2,398,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955

124 Stratford Avenue, Garden City 7 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,995,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

4 Andover Court, Garden City 4 BD | 3 BA | 1 HB | $1,185,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

206 Wetherill Road, Garden City 5 BD | 2 BA | 2 HB | $979,000 Maureen Lagarde | M: 516.850.7812

6 Pell Terrace, Garden City 4 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $929,000 Athena Menoudakos | M: 516.316.4955

1 Iris Lane, Garden City 3 BD | 2 BA | 1 HB | $899,000 Jennifer Sullivan | M: 516.361.7190

111 7th Street, 307, Garden City 1 BD | 1 BA | $525,000 Stephen & Laura Baymack | M: 516.216.0244

360 Stewart Avenue, 2B, Garden City 2 BD | 1 BA | $499,000 Laura Carroll | M: 917.370.5354 Adrienne McDougal | M: 516.662.3872

109 15th Street, H2, Garden City 2 BD | 1 BA | $390,000 Julie Whicher | M: 516.698.3975

All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. *Source: 2021 Closed Sales Volume, U.S., RealTrends 500.

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POAs represented at Belmont Promenade

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Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laura.carroll@compass.com M: 917.370.5354 | O: 516.408.2231 Laura Carroll is a licensed real estate salesperson afﬁliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

Diligence. Professionalism. Integrity. No matter what your real estate needs may be, Maureen Lagarde is here to help. Your professional consultation is just one phone call away.

Maureen Lagarde Licensed Real Estate Salesperson maureen.lagarde@compass.com M: 516.850.7812 Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

POA representatives at the Belmont Festival. Representatives of the Garden City Property Owners Associations attended the recent Belmont Promenade on Seventh Street to raise awareness among residents of the Village’s four Property Owners Associations (POAs). Several residents signed up as members in their particular section of the Village. Anyone interested in becoming a member can log onto gcpoas.org and find a link to their sectional POA for more information. Pictured from left are, from

Central, Director Pat Cunningham and CPOA President Kelly Hochheiser; from the East, Secretary Paul Dircks and EPOA President Jonathan Debrich; and from the West, Paul and Vice President Maureen Dellacona, and Director Nick and WPOA President RoseAnn Vernice. Also in attendance were Estates Vice President Rich Catalano and EPOA Vice President June Michalak. The POAs welcome all residents to attend the Associations’ upcoming fall meetings.

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Teens enjoy pizza and beverages while they study during Final Exam Study Hall, which was held on Tuesday, June 14 at the Library and was funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Pedro Diaz is a licensed RE salesperson with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. 182 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530.

Laura Carroll Licensed Real Estate Salesperson laura.carroll@compass.com M: 917.370.5354 | O: 516.408.2231

360 Stewart Avenue, 2B, Garden City 2 BD | 1 BA | $499,000 Open House: Saturday, June 25th, 10–11:30 AM Gleaming western views above the tree canopy in this classic pre-war co-op in the heart of Garden City with Garden City schools. Rarely seen with wood burning ﬁreplace and updated kitchen and bathroom on third ﬂoor walk-up building. Many amenities nearby including restaurants and shoppes of Seventh Street, building laundry and storage facilities, and rear-building parking. Amazing opportunity to be in the Village of Garden City. 30 minute ride on Long Island Railroad to NYC, and proximity to medical centers and highways.

Adrienne McDougal Licensed Real Estate Salesperson adrienne.mcdougal@compass.com M: 516.662.3872 | O: 516.408.2231

Laura Carroll and Adrienne McDougal are Licensed Associate Real Estate Salespersons afﬁliated with Compass, a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reﬂect actual property conditions.

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Library hosts Final Exam Study Hall

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Diane Marmann, outgoing president.

Rotary to Induct Meg Morgan Norris as New President

Members of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club look forward to welcoming Rotarian Meg Morgan Norris as new Club President for the 2022– 2023 term. Rotary’s District Governor Sonia Saleh will perform Meg’s induction next Tuesday, June 28, noon, at a special lunch meeting, at Calogero’s outside restaurant facility at 919 Franklin Avenue. Meg Morgan Norris is the Editor and Publisher of five weekly newspapers in Nassau County, including the Garden City News. She attended Garden City High School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she majored in science writing. After returning home from college in 1987 she went to work (temporarily!) for her family’s newspaper publishing business. She first served as the editor of the Great Neck News and then as assistant to her parents, publisher Bob Morgan, and editor Mary Morgan. After her parents both passed away in 1994 she, along with her husband Ed Norris, have continued publishing the newspapers through the present. The Norrises are also partners in Blank Slate Media, a chain of six weekly newspapers in Nassau County. Meg and her husband Ed Norris were honored as Businesspeople of the Year by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce in 2003. Meg has served as a director of the New York State Press Association since 2018. She joined the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club in 2019. Incoming President Meg Morgan Norris follows outgoing President Diane Pacifico Marmann. A four-

Meg Morgan Norris, Mineola-Garden City Rotary incoming president. term president. Diane is acknowledged for her knowledge about all levels or Rotary, for her dedication, enthusiasm, her ability to successfully increase membership and to keep Mineola-Garden City Rotary operating at its highest level. Diane is an attorney in private practice in Hicksville. A graduate of the University of Richmond, where she earned a BA, she went on to earn her JD from St. John’s School of Law. Diane is treasurer of the Rotary Youth Leadership Program (RYLA) which she enthusiastically promotes. She serves as Assistant Governor of the 2022–2023 Rotary year. Diane serves as house counsel for the Cultural Arts Playhouse and has been directing, stage managing and acting at CAP for over 20 years.

Rotary and GC Foundation Scholarships to be Presented Next Tuesday

At its special lunch meeting next Tuesday, three deserving seniors from both Garden City and Mineola High Schools will receive $1,000 scholarships. Toward their college educaions. The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will present the Maureen Clancy Memorial scholarships to Kaitlyn Fuoco from Garden City High School and to Urjo Patel, Mineola High School. The Garden City Foundation will present the “Althea Robinson Excellence in Business Education Scholarship” to Amanda Baymack, Garden City High School. Everyone is welcome to attend this special luncheon (fee $35, payable at the door). To reserve your attendance, please email Diane.Marmann@gmail. com.

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SAVE THE DATE

Friday, October 21, 2022 7pm Garden City Country Club Proceeds Go To

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE cveneziale@gardencityny.net

Flag Drop Box Donation

At the Memorial Day observance hosted by William Bradford Turner Post No. 265, under the auspices of Commander, Frank Tauches, Jr., Garden City Fire Department Ex-Chief Larry Nedelka donated a flag collection box to the American Legion on behalf of his late parents. Frank and Joan Nedelka were once very active members of the Legion, having served as Commander and Auxiliary president respectively. The box will be placed on the Village Green near the Gazebo. Residents and businesses now have a place to properly dispose of tattered and worn American flags. “Thank you Larry for your generous gift to the Village on behalf of your parents.,” Mayor Cosmo Veneziale said.

St. Paul’s Town Hall

The Mayor’s Committee on St. Paul’s held its first Town Hall on the Future of St. Paul’s June 21 at Cluett Hall. Thirty-seven residents who are experts in law, architecture, design, engineering, construction, historic preservation, program development and usage, budget, finance and communications make up the

various sub-committees. The presentation made by the St. Paul’s Committee addressed potential uses that could be accommodated within the existing Main Building and that would benefit the residents of the Village, from young to old. I was very pleased with the meeting turn out. Future public meetings will address potential demolition issues, adaptive reuse and costs related to restoration and demolition. The Committee welcomes all helpful, constructive advice as well as other recommendations from our residents and friends. Ultimately, a referendum will be proposed to determine the fate of St. Paul’s Main Building.

Mayor Cosmo Veneziale

Enhanced Landscape Plan at Main Ave.

The Enhanced Landscape Plan at Main Avenue continues with numerous large specimen shrubs and trees planted by the landscape contractor, Sweet Hollow Nursery. Work has

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Health Department walk through will be scheduled. Wells 13 and 14 (Garden City Country Club site): The contractor is expected to be on site this week to continue with GAC piping, install the new site drainage pools and replace the damaged fence gate. Wells 15 and 16 (Hilton Park site): The contractor installed well casing vent and completed the air compressor repair.

Village Website Redesign

The Village Governance Committee will host a “Meet and Greet” with several Village Trustees Tuesday, June 28, at the Village Senior Center on Golf Club Lane from 7:30-9 p.m. The monthly Meet and Greet, held the fourth Tuesday of each month, is an opportunity for residents to engage directly with Board of Trustees members without going through any third parties or having to wait until the end of a Village Board of Trustees meeting. There will be a maximum of 3-4 Trustees at each meeting to avoid any violations of the Open Meetings Law, although all eight are invited to each Meet and Greet. The monthly meetings do not have an agenda; Trustees are available to discuss multiple issues and concerns. If you have a specific question, please feel free to come, ask your question and leave. It is part of the structure of the Meet and Greets.

I am happy to announce that the Board of Trustees has engaged the services of CivicPlus to perform a complete redesign of the Village website. Dozens of companies responded to the Village’s Request For Proposal (RFP). Personnel narrowed it down to three companies. CivcPlus has redesigned more than 7,000 municipal websites. We believe this company will enables to better interface with residents. For more information about CivicPlus, visit www.civicplus.com.

Water Update

Water Tower: The bacteria testing results thus far are all negative. The Nassau County Health Department has advised the Village to take a second set of bacteria testing this week. Blue Water Report: The Village has approved the draft blue water report. Corrosion Control Study: The report has been sent to the Nassau Court Health Department for review. Lead Service Line Inventory: The lead service line investigation and analysis of Village plumbing permits and house ages is complete. The draft map showing house/street side services will be presented to the Village. Follow up steps to complete inventory are under discussion. Additional building permits provided by the Village for review. The revised draft Lead Service Line inventory narrative was sent to the Village on April 28, 2022. Well 7 (Waterworks site): H2M is waiting for the remainder of sample results to forward to the Nassau County Health Department for final approval. Wells 8 and 12 (Rockaway Avenue site): H2M to prepare the final performance report and get Health Department approvals for the interim treatment design. Well No 9 (Wilson Street site): Design of the facility continues. Wells 10 and 11 (Clinton Road site): Crews are waiting on additional sample results from the lab. A final

Meet & Greet with Village Trustees June 28

Parking Ticket Revenues

In the fall of 2021, the Board of Trustees contracted with FBS Parking Solutions to replace the antiquated parking ticket writer system the Police Department was using with its “ConnectSmart Parking” system. FBS provides ticket writers, printers, and software, as well as necessary maintenance and training. FBS also provides the Village Court with a New York State compliant parking management and payment solution system. According to Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson, the Department realizes a savings of $1,350 per month in maintenance fees as well as additional equipment and operational costs. FBS acts as a third-party collection agency for all delinquent parking tickets and is able to file judgments on behalf of the Village. FBS only collects a percentage of delinquent fines received, not for tickets paid on time or dismissed by the court. According to Village Treasurer Irene Woo, the new system has resulted in $300,000 in increased parking revenues, which is partially offset by $150,000 in FBS fees, for a net increase in revenue of approximately $150,000 through April See page 45

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THE OFFICE CAT Check fraud On June 15th Garden City Police investigated two attempts to cash fraudulent checks against a government account. There is no loss at this time. Credit card fraud A fraudulent credit card account was reportedly opened using a victim’s identification without permission. Unlicensed operation On June 15th a motorist on Clinton Avenue at Stewart Avenue was charged with unlicensed operation and unsafe turn. Stray bullet Garden City Police responded to a report of two damaged vehicles in the driveway of a Meadow Street residence on June 15th. Upon investigation, it was determined the vehicles were damaged by a stray bullet from a shooting scene on Lafayette Street in Hempstead. The investigation is ongoing by GCPD, NCPD, and Hempstead PD. Suspended license A motorist on 6th Street on June 15th was charged with driving with a

suspended license, suspended registration, and tinted windows. Missing package A package delivered to a Mulberry Avenue residence on June 15th was reported missing. Falling tree injures driver Officers and the NYU ambulance responded to Clinton Road on June 16th where a fallen tree limb damaged two moving vehicles. One of the operators suffered facial and chest injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Email scam On June 16th a resident received an email appearing to be a bill from a legitimate vendor. She called the number to protest the bill and provided personal information. It was later determined the information was illegally used to transfer funds from her bank account to an unknown account.

Excessive speed On June 16th a motorist on 1st Street was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed. Suspended license A motorist on Clinton Road and Brook Street on June 16th was charged with driving with a suspended license and unregistered auto. Arrest for leaving scene On June 16th 31-yearold motorist was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that occurred at Garden City Plaza earlier in the day. Suspended registration A motorist on 6th Street on June 17th was charged with driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration. Truck hits overpass A truck struck the Cherry Valley overpass on June 17th. He was charged with disregarding bridge clearance signs.

Store theft A male subject allegedly stole property from Walgreens and fled the scene on foot on June 17th. Stolen phone On June 17th a victim reported her cell phone was stolen while attending an event at the Garden City Hotel. Items taken from vehicles Items were reported stolen from vehicles parked in a Tanners Pond Road driveway on June 17th. Road rage arrest Upon investigation of a May 12th road rage incident on Franklin Avenue, on June 17th Garden City Detectives arrested a 31-year-old male for allegedly punching a male victim in the face causing multiple injuries. He was charged with assault. Drug arrest On June 18th Garden City Detectives conducted an investigation on Stewart Avenue which resulted in the arrest of a 45-year-old male for alleged criminal possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and a 67-year-old male for See page 45

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Enjoy some fine wines at the A.T. Stewart Consignment Shop's Sip and Shop event on July 20. BY MELISSA JAEGER I’m very excited to announce something I’ve wanted to do for a long time; our first ever “Sip & Shop” Wine Tasting. Wednesday, July 20, 4–7 p.m. The Tasting is being curated by Total Wines (of Westbury). The $10 Admission fee entitles you to wine (of course) and light refreshments, and as the second part of the name implies, late afternoon shopping! The A.T. Stewart Exchange will remain open until 7:00. Bring a friend – or two! Space is limited to 50 people so purchase your tickets in advance, either in the Shop, or pay by credit card over the phone. You can also participate in our “Cork Pull” raffle. Everyone who purchases a cork, is guaranteed to win a bottle of wine. It really is true what they say … “you gotta be in it to win it.” I want to take this opportunity to thank all who helped to make Cornelia’s “Christmas in June” Courtyard Sale a success! Though it was extremely windy, many of you came out. Hopefully, you got some pretty great finds – and had some fun too! The success of this event is due in large part to the efforts of all the wonderful people who volunteered. So I say thank you to them as well! And a huge thank you to all who dropped off food donations for our Food Drive for The INN. I think this was our

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but most of the other senior royals appeared one day or another. . Certainly less formal, but an interesting part of the pageantry, is a daily singsong at the end of the races for guests. The repertoire includes popular songs like Sweet Caroline and New York, New York but always ends with a rousing chorus of Rule Brittany’s and then God Save the Queen. While the Ascot experience was very pleasant, when traveling to a foreign country, it is always interesting to compare the current news and political landscape to our own situation. One less pleasant part of visiting Britain and most other European country is the very high frequency of labor unrest and strikes, something that is fairly rare in the United States. Indeed, I am not sure I have ever visited Europe without at least least one news story about a current or impending strike. This year, there was talk of a major railway walkout in the next few days. While Democrats in the United States seem headed for a very bad November, amid low approval ratings of President Biden, and Republicans are increasingly divided as to the role in the party of former President Donald Trump, it isn’t like it’s smooth sailing for British political leaders. Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently survived a no-confidence vote within his Conservative party, but by an uncomfortably slim margin, following revelations of unauthorized parties at 10 Downing Street during the height of the Covid crisis. Ironically, his Labour Party counterpart Keir Starmer, is also under investigation of similar charges. Mr.. Johnson’s biggest challenge, like that of Mr. Biden, may be his government’s ability to fight inflation and handle energy issues. In any event, this was a very enjoyable trip. Britain has its share of issues and problems, as all countries do, but it is certainly worth taking in its many sights and experiences.

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GCHS students excel on National Italian Exam Forty-five students at Garden City High school recently participated in the National Italian Exam sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Italian. The exam is a web-based proficiency and performance assessment that measures written and oral interpretation skills in alignment with the ACTFL Performance Descriptors and Proficiency Guidelines. The National Italian Exam provides an excellent opportunity to highlight our students’ success, as every year more than 6,000 high school students of Italian take the exam nationwide. AATI offers an extensive regional and national prize program that consists of monetary prizes, study trips to Italy, medals and certificates to award students of all different language proficiency to celebrate their accomplishments. Congratulations to the 39 GCHS students who earned awards for their performance:

Gold Medal Winners

Level II – Hunter Maguire, Gianluigi Mazzella, Riley McNaboe, Silvana Newcomb and Amelia Rom Level III – Joya Achkar and Owen Conway

Silver Medal Winners

Level II – Kate Connolly, Simone Oustatcher and Eva Vitale Level III – Gabriel Beschloss,

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Level II – Ava Barone, Abigail Jesberger, Valentina Pape and MariaIsabella Ucinski Level III – Caroline Bambino,

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Join us on the Long Beach Boardwalk (between Edwards Blvd. and Riverside Blvd.), Sunday, June 26, 2022, 10 am-1 pm. FREE Community Health Screenings: • Diabetes risk assessment • Anxiety screening • Head and neck cancer screening • Balance testing • Podiatry exams • Blood pressure screening • Sleep assessment • BMI assessment • Vaxmobile (adult & pediatric COVID-19 vaccine) • Cholesterol risk assessment • Depression screening For more information, please call Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Department of Community Education at 516-377-5333.

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BOE honors achievements at 2021–22’s last meeting

William Holub and Stefanie Granville were honored at their last meeting as Board members by Assemblyman Ed Ra (center).

Sophomore James Nagler was a first-place winner at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

The Garden City Public Schools Board of Education meeting on June 14 was full of recognitions. The meeting began by the Board and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha acknowledging outstanding achievements and accomplishments. This year, a number of students participated in the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged, and more than 40 high school students volunteered their time to help alongside coaches and teachers. Congratulations to the following students who participated: Anthony Agrippina, Christian Agrippina, Ryan Aguero, Joe Barry, Megan Cunningham, Jack Danisi, Alex Dickey, Joseph Dickey, Michael Donovan, Zain Hanif, Riley Kane, Kayleigh

Savannah Ma, Maria Santos, Christina Seoylemezian, Faith Short and Stephanie Wang. Additionally, the Board acknowledged students who were named winners in the following competitions:

Lindholm, Juliet Noonan, Logan Parker, Brendan Ryan, Matthew Schabhuttl, Ryan Schwantner, Christopher Smith, Jack Sutcliffe, Nolan Trotz and Fiona Tu. Sophomore James Nagler was honored for his incredible accomplishment at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair held in Atlanta. Nagler’s program, “Project Vision – Virtual Environment Through AI Recognition,” was awarded first place in the Embedded Systems category. The recognitions continued with the High School Robotics Team, who recently qualified in the Vex Robotics World Championships in Dallas. Congratulations to all team members: Wenzhen Jian,

Students who participated in the Empire State Games.

Future Engineers Challenge winners.

Future Engineers Power to Explore Student Challenge Sarah Phinney and Emily Grace Pariti

Long Island Science Congress Junior Division

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Maya Broder, Julia Flaherty, Andrew Padin, Sarah Phinney, JT Sanasie, Juliet Stampfel and Austin Wang Finally, Board members William Holub and Stefanie Granville were honored, as the night marked their last meeting. Dr. Kusum Sinha thanked both members for their service to their community. New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra was present at the meeting to recognize Mr. Holub and Ms. Granville and New York State Sen. Kevin Thomas sent over proclamations. Photos courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

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Registration is Underway! Registration began on Monday, June 13 for the Tweens and Teens “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 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. All books must be at the appropriate reading level and be read and reviewed between June 13 and August 1. Registration is ongoing until Friday, July 29. Raffle entries must be submitted no later than Monday, August 1. This year’s raffle prizes include: • Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine • $50 Amazon Gift Card • Seventh Street Gift Card Lunch Package worth $60 (3 $20 gift cards to Guac Shop, Burger Spot, and Pizzaria G) • Seventh Street Gift Card Dessert Package worth $60 (3 $20 gift cards to Dunkin, Starbucks, and TCBY) • Portable Bluetooth Speaker • Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones • Plus a $50 Barnes and Noble gift card will be awarded to the tween or teen who reads the most books! The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! On Wednesday, August 3, a drawing will be held during our End of Summer Tasting Party! You are automatically invited to attend once you submit your first book review! You do not have to be present to win. Plus those who register for this year's Summer Reading Club will automatically be entered into our weekly Funko Pop Grab Bag Raffle! 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/.

Oceans of Possibilities 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 2022 can participate and submit to both categories. Multiple submissions are allowed. There will be a winner for each category. Each winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Participants’ work should relate to the “Oceans of

Possibilities” theme. The Library began accepting submissions on Monday, June 13. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, July 27. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, August 3. Entries should be created between June 13-July 27 and can be submitted online or in person at the Library. In-person entries must include the Contest Submission Form, which can be picked up at the Library, while online submissions should each include the online submission form.. We might share your artwork or writing on our Facebook or Instagram pages: • Facebook: www.facebook. com/GCPLTweensTeens • Instagram: www.instagram. com/GCPLTweensTeens 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/.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee Meeting

The Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee will be meeting this summer on Tuesday, July 26, 4:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. The meeting is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022. Registration begins Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Participants will earn community service by talking about the latest books published in YA during a meeting of the Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 Committee! To learn more about the committee, or to apply to join the committee, visit our website here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/tweensteens-best-books-2022-committee/ You do not need to attend the meeting in order to participate in this year’s Best Books Committee. Applicants should be entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022.

Teen Game Night

Play tabletop board games and video games on our Nintendo Switch consoles during our Teen Outdoor Games program on Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m.! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 19, 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.

Tween Thursdays: “Just Roll With It” Book Discussion and Author Chat

Join Miss Laura and Miss Barbara as they welcome author Lee Durfey-Lavoie and illustrator Veronica Agarwal to discuss their graphic novel “Just Roll With It” during a Tween Book Discussion for Tween Thursdays. This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in fall

2022 only. This program will be held Thursday, July 28, at 4 p.m.. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 28 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Tweens entering Grades 6 and 7 in fall 2022 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

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 six weeks as follows: • Registration Week One: Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 1 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Two: Monday, July 4, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 8 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Three: Monday, July 11, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 15 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Four: Monday, July 18, at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 22 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Five: Monday, July 25 at 10 a.m. to Friday, July 29 at 4 p.m. • Registration Week Six: Monday, August 1, at 10 a.m. to Friday, August 5 at 4 p.m. Bookmarks should be returned no later than Wednesday, 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.

Book Buddies for Community Service

Tweens and teens can earn community service by hand-knitting octopuses that will be donated as Book Buddies to children at Anna House. The Book Buddies are designed to give children at Anna House a “buddy” to read aloud to, helping to encourage confidence in reading. This program will be led by a Girl Scout working on her Gold Award and will be held Monday, June 27, at 1 p.m. This program is for tweens and

teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and began Tuesday, June 21, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Join us for a Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons game and learn how to play the famous fantasy role-playing game! Beginners are welcome! This program is four weeks; registrants will be signed up for all four sessions. The four sessions are as follows: • Monday, June 27, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. • Monday, July 11, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. • Monday, July 18, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. • Monday, July 25, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Registration began June 14 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. 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, June 28, at 4:30 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 2022 only. Registration is required and began Tuesday, June 21, 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 for Community Service

Join us for this Teen Paint Night for Community Service program on Wednesday, June 29, at 6 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and began Tuesday, June 21, online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Participants will get one large 16”x20” canvas and up to four small 4”x4” mini canvases to paint. In order to earn community service, the large canvas and at least one of the four mini canvases each participant paints must be painted with an “Oceans of Possibilities” theme to be used in the Library’s Tweens and Teens Tiny Art display outside the Tweens and Teens Room and for the Lower Level Gallery’s Art Show in July as part of this year's Summer Reading Club. The

artwork will be displayed through the month of July. Afterward, participants can pick up their art until September 9. Artwork will be held no longer than September 9. Artwork included in the display can be submitted toward this year’s Tweens and Teens Creative Arts Contest. 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 Thursday, June 30, at 11:30 a.m. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. 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 begian Tuesday, June 21, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). 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.

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 30 Registration began Tuesday, June 21; space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. • Session Two: July 7 - Register beginning Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. • Session Three: July 14 Register beginning Tuesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. • Session Four: July 21 Register beginning Tuesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. • Session Five: July 28 - Register beginning Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. These programs have been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Thursdays: Learn Magic with Ari Bisk

Join us for Tween Thursdays and learn magic during the program, Learn Magic with Ari Bisk! This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in fall 2022 only. This program will be held Thursday, June 30 at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 21 at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Tweens entering Grades 6 and 7 in fall 2022 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 is Tuesday, July 5, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. The meeting is for Tweens and Teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022. Registration begins Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). 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 Yoga with Cindy Valentine

Learn yoga with Cindy Valentine during the program Teen Yoga on Wednesday, July 6, at 2:30 p.m. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). 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 Movie Night

Join us on Wednesday, July 6, at 6 p.m. for snacks as we watch the movie “Encanto” during Teen Movie Night! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 28, 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.

Tweens and Teens Magic: The Gathering

Join us on Thursday, July 7, at 4 p.m. as we play Magic: The Gathering and learn how to play the famous trading card game! Beginners are welcome! Players can use decks at the Library, donated from MagiKids, or bring their own deck. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). 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 July, ornaments are pineapples, which will be used to decorate the Tweens and Teens Ornament Tree in August. Registration begins Tuesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Completed ornaments must be returned by July 21 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.

Teen Crafternoon: Under the Sea Mason Jars

Join us on Tuesday, July 12, at 4:30 p.m. for Teen Crafternoon, where we’ll be making Under the Sea Mason Jars! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 5 ,at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). 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 Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Work in teams to try to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in one and a half hours during our Teen Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament on Wednesday, July 13, at 6 p.m.! The team who finishes first or has the least amount of pieces left at the end of an hour and a half wins! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). 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: Games in the Afternoon

Play tabletop board games and video

games on our Nintendo Switch consoles during the program Tween Thursdays: Games in the Afternoon! This program is for tweens entering Grades 4–7 in fall 2022 only. This program will be held Thursday, July 14, at 4 p.m. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 5, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Tweens entering Grades 6 and 7 in fall 2022 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 Gourmet Italian Bread Pizza with Chef Robert Dell’Amore

Join us for Gourmet Italian Bread Pizza with Chef Robert Dell’Amore on Tuesday, July 19, at 3:30 p.m.. Learn how to make this vegetarian pizza, described as follows: “Sautéed garlic, organic spinach, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, and caramelized onions on delicious, toasted sesame seeded Italian bread. All done with a skillet and toaster oven! Pizza perfection.” Participants will also get to enjoy free samples. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 12, 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 Outdoor Games

Play outdoor games including a three-legged race, egg and spoon race, cornhole, and Capture the Flag with Water Balloons, plus more during our Teen Outdoor Games program on Wednesday, July 20, at 6 p.m.! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 12, online at 10 a.m. In the event of rain, 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.

Tweens and Teens Magic: The Gathering

Join us on Thursday, July 21, at 4 p.m. as we play Magic: The Gathering and learn how to play the famous trading card game! Beginners are welcome! Players can use decks at the Library, donated from MagiKids, or bring their own deck. This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6–12 in fall 2022 only. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 12, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). 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 Continued on page 34

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

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults Through the Library Continued from page 33 City Public Library.

GCPL Tweens and Teens Best Books 2022 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 2022 Committee! Eligible books are those published between November 1, 2021 and December 6, 2022 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 this month and then write a 300-word review. Volunteers can also nominate a book not on our lists as long as it’s published between November 1, 2021 and December 6, 2022 and the Library owns a physical copy in the Young Adult collection. Volunteers will earn community service 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 2022. 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-

best-books-2022-committee/ or for more information, please contact the Young Adult Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/ contact-the-young-adult-tweens-teensdepartment/.

A Friends of the Library Update

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 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-the-young-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.

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The Friends Officers and Directors. Front: Mary Maguire, President; Pat Palermo, Rena Kuhl, Joan Trocchia. Rear: Rosemary Long, Vice President; Patricia Long, Jill Bauer, Cathy Walsh, Evelyn Fasano, Secretary; and Nancy Minett. The Friends of the Garden City Library held their Installation of Officer on Wednesday, June 13. The celebration then continued with a very well-received concert from the Smorgas Band. The Friends meet in the lower level of the library on Monday and Thursday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to process book donations in preparation for book sales. Volunteers are always welcome. The next event they are now planning for will be a Pop-Up Sale on June 9, outside the entrance to the library. But you don’t have to wait till then to make a purchase, as the shelves in the Book Sale Area of the library are always stacked with tempting offerings that are updated twice a week.

The Friends are so very pleased to welcome back the Monday Movie Matinee, hosted by Steve Tobias. It was a time-honored weekly treasure prior to COVID-19. Next Monday, at 3 p.m., they will be presenting “Death on the Nile” - an Agatha Christie "whodunnit”. They are very grateful to all those who attend the sales, make donations of books and those who support the Friends financially by responding to the annual appeal letter that was sent out this week. They make it possible for the Friends to continue their work of assisting the GC Library by underwriting the cost of Museum Passes, Children’s, Young Adult, and Adult Programs.

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Join our new Adult Summer Reading Program at the Garden City Public Library Garden City Public Library Adult Programming offers something for everyone! Learn how to use online Library services like Libby, Hoopla, and Flipster, join Librarians Kristen Sweeney and Laura Giunta for lively book chats, test your 80s and 90s trivia knowledge and more this summer.

Oceans of Possibilities Adult Summer Reading Club

Registration is Underway! Registration began on Monday, June 13, for the “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Club! Adults can register online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up their Summer Reading Club folder 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). Adults who submit one raffle entry will have a chance to win one of this year’s raffle prizes. All books must be read and reviewed now through August 1. Registration is ongoing until Friday, July 29. Raffle entries must be submit-

ted no later than Monday, August 1. This year’s raffle prizes are as follows: • Kindle Paperwhite • $100 Gift Card to B K Sweeney’s Uptown Grille • $100 Gift Card to Revel Restaurant • $100 Gift Card to Noblesse Nail & Spa • A food gift basket The more books you read and the more reviews you enter, the more chances you have to win! If you have any questions, email the Reference Department at https://www.gardencitypl.org/speaking-of-books/.

Monday Movie Matinees: “Death on the Nile”

The Garden City Public Library will be airing the 2022 film “Death on the Nile” on Monday, June 27, at 3 p.m. as part of Monday Movie Matinees. This movie, adapted from the Agatha Christie novel of the same name, stars Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Kenneth Branagh, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders, and Letitia Wright. About the film: “While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of

a young heiress.” No registration is required, but seating is on a first come, first served basis. Movie Matinees will continue weekly on Mondays at 3 p.m., except for the Independence Day holiday on July 4. More upcoming titles will be announced soon. This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Gourmet Italian Bread Pizza with Chef Robert Dell’Amore

Join us on Tuesday, July 19, at 2 p.m. for Gourmet Italian Bread Pizza with Chef Robert Dell’Amore. Learn how to make this vegetarian pizza, described as follows: “Sautéed garlic, organic spinach, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, and caramelized onions on delicious, toasted sesame seeded Italian bread. All done with a skillet and toaster oven! Pizza perfection.” Participants will also get to enjoy free samples. Registration is required and begins Tuesday, July 5. at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) or in person at the Garden City Public Library. This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Defensive Driving Course with Empire Safety Council

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10 a.m.–4 p.m. for a Defensive Driving Course with the Empire Safety Council. Receive 10% reduction on automobile/ liability insurance and qualify for a license point reduction. Register in person at the Garden City Public Library beginning Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. The first 3 weeks of registration is limited to Garden City Public Library cardholders only. Those without a Garden City Public Library card can begin registering on Monday, July 18. Register separately for each person. Proper ID is required when registering an absentee party. You must bring a $30 check made payable to Empire Safety Council and current Library card with you to register. Bring your valid New York State driver’s license and a pen to class.

Book Chats with Kristen Sweeney & Laura Giunta: “Radar Girls” by Sara Ackerman

The Library will be hosting a Book Chats book discussion on Tuesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. to chat about the book “Radar Girls” by Sara Ackerman. Read the book and then join Librarians Kristen Sweeney and Laura Giunta for a book discussion. About the book: “Inspired by the See page 36

News from the Children’s Room

Officially Summer

June 21 was officially the first day of summer and also the longest day of the year! Summer activities abound, and school vacations begin for students. Traditionally, summer is known for fun times and some families often pack up the cars, or fly away to explore new locations. Some kids go to camp, some join pools and some families have homes at the beach or the mountains that they can enjoy. The Library has many books on summer that explain all about the summer solstice, books on National Parks, and stories about summer and summer activities like swimming, beaches, boating and more. Stop by the Children’s Room and check out our summer display. Most of all, enjoy this summer!

The Summer IS Real at the Library!

Summer fun is back! Below is the schedule of what we’re planning for the Summer Reading Club for the Weeks of June 27, July 5 and July 11. For further programming information, please check Eventkeeper. Registration for the Summer Reading Club began on Monday, June 13, 2022 and continues through Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Registration is online with Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The winner of the first Guessing Game winner was Dorothy White!

Week of June 27, 2022 Monday, June 27

11:30–12:15 Board Games

p.m.:

Third Grade

Tuesday, June 28

10–10:45 a.m.: Play Hooray, Registration begins Tuesday, June 21 @ 10 a.m. 7:00–7:45 p.m.: Family Night Bubbles, Registration begins Tuesday, June 21 @ 10 a.m.

Wednesday, June 29

10:00–10:30 a.m.: Storytime (3–5 Not Yet in Kindergarten), Registration begins June 21 @ 10 a.m. 1:00–1:45 p.m.: Grades K–2 Crafts, Registration begins Tuesday, June 21 @ 10 a.m. 2:15–3:00 p.m.: Grades 3–5 Crafts, Registration begins Tuesday, June 21 @ 10 a.m.

Thursday, June 30

1:30-2:00 p.m.: Reading Pals Tweens Reading to Children Ages 4–2nd Grade, Registration is in progress now

Friday, July 1

Guess Game #2 Winners Announced

Week of July 4, 2022 Monday, July 4

Independence Day - Library Closed

Tuesday, July 5

2:00–4:00 p.m.: Family Movie Matinee - “Free Willy”, No registration necessary. First Come, First Served

Wednesday, July 6

10:00–10:30 a.m.: Storytime (3–5 not yet in Kindergarten), Registration begins June 28 @ 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Yoga - Ages 2½–5 and Caregiver, Registration begins Tuesday, June 28 @ 10 a.m. 12:30–1:15 p.m.: Yoga - Grades K–2, Registration begins Tuesday, June 28 @ 10 a.m. 1:30–2:15 p.m.: Yoga - Grades 3–5, Registration begins Tuesday, June 28 @ 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 7

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: A Time for Kids (Summer Sailboat Craft), Registration begins Tuesday, June 28 @ 10 a.m. 1:30–2:00 p.m.: Reading Pals Tweens Reading to Children Ages 4–2nd Grade, Registration begins Tuesday, June 28 @ 10 a.m.

(Ages 3–5), Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m. 1:00–1:45 p.m.: Play Hooray (Birth– 5), Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 12

7:00–7:45 p.m.: Family Night - Dress Like a Pirate with Craft, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m.

Wednesday, July 13

10:00–10:45 a.m.: A Time for Kids (5 Little Ducks Craft) Ages 2–5, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m. 1:00–1:45 p.m.: Grades K–2 Crafts, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m. 2:15–3:00 p.m.: Grades 3–5 Crafts, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m.

Thursday, July 14

Guess Game #3 Winners Announced

11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: A Time for Kids (Rainbow Fish Craft) Ages 2–5, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m. 1:30–2:00 p.m.: Reading Pals Tweens Reading to Children Ages 4–2nd Grade, Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 @ 10 a.m.

Week of July 11, 2022

Guess Game #4 Winners Announced

Friday, July 8

Monday, July 11

10:00 a.m.–1:45 p.m.: Storytime

Friday, July 15

Friday, June 24, 2022 The Garden City News

Oceans of Possibilities await!

Friday, June 24, 2022 The Garden City News

Foundation funds lounge at Cancer Center for Kids Treatment for cancer encapsulates more than medical interventions. The healing process includes the support of a dedicated psychosocial team, a comforting environment, and a caring community. Recently, the NYU Langone Cancer Center for Kids—Mineola , Liz and Peter Menges, along with family and friends, celebrated the opening of the I’m Not Done Yet Foundation Adolescent/ Young Adult Lounge, in memory of Bobby Menges. Underwritten by the foundation, this special area of the center was created to help meet the exceptional physical, social and emotional needs of the facility’s adolescent and young adult pediatric cancer population. Bobby was treated at the Cancer Center for Kids as a child and then again as a young adult. As a teen, he realized that he needed more than childthemed treatment areas. He wanted a place within the center tailored to peers with similar experiences: a quiet place to do schoolwork, hang out with other patients, and to simply relax. The new lounge is such a place, featuring a dedicated space for the adolescent/young adult population, including individual pods in which to socialize or relax, and tech-centered experiences. Throughout his treatment, Bobby inspired everyone at the center, from his participation in music and social groups to community-service initiatives. He always brought a unique perspective and explored ways to fill in gaps and make everyone feel more included. Peter Menges, chairman of I’m Not Done Yet Foundation, spoke eloquently about how the lounge fills a very special need for adolescent/young adult patients. “Supporting that demographic became a real passion for Bobby. He was devoted to the challenges, needs, and solutions required to serve these young people. This event represents a special opportunity to celebrate Bobby and his vision coming to life as we approach the fifth anniversary of his death.” Mr. Menges gave shout-outs to long-

time friend Charlie Schmitt, the Garden City Real Estate Group, and the center’s director Mark Weinblatt, MD, for “adding a new dimension to Bobby’s dream.” Dr. Weinblatt spoke fondly of Bobby as “an extraordinary child and an extraordinary young man who was truly an inspiration to so many. The Adolescent/Young Adult Lounge has gotten rave reviews from our teenagers. We couldn’t do it without the support all of you have given us.” For more information about the foundation, please visit https://www. imnotdoneyetfoundation.org. For more information about NYU Langone Cancer Center for Kids—Mineola, please visit.https://nyulangone.org/ locations/nyu-langone-cancer-centerfor-kids-mineola.

Liz and Peter Menges with Mark Weinblatt, MD, director of NYU Langone Cancer Center for Kids--Mineola.

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real women of the Women’s Air Raid Defense, this extraordinary novel follows Daisy Wilder as she, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, enlists in a top secret program, which takes her to wartime Hawaii where she finds love, courage, strength, and sisterhood.” Registration is required and begins Monday, June 27, at 10 a.m. online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) or in person at the Garden City Public Library. Registrants can pick up the book at the Reference Department at the

New "I'm Not Done Yet Foundation" Adolescent/Young Adult Lounge.

Library after registering. Refreshments will be served. This program has been sponsored by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Please visit the Library for more information on upcoming events and programs. You can also visit our website (www.gardencitypl.org), follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ GardenCityPubLib), or call us (516-7428405) to learn more. There’s more great programs to come, so stay tuned!

Library offers summer loan program The Garden City Public Library is offering a summer loan program for Garden City patrons who are planning to travel or vacation for an extended period of time this summer. The summer loan is only for books that have been in circulation for longer than six months and are borrowed beginning Monday, June 20. The loan period begins June 20

and concludes Monday, September 12. This special loan program does not apply to new books, children’s and young adult school summer reading list books, large print books, travel books, magazines, and media including DVDs, audiobooks, music CDs, Playaways, and Launchpads. The Summer Loan program is for Garden City Public Library cardholders only.

2022 Gazebo Concerts on the Village Green

In cooperation with Steve Dassa Entertainment, the Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce a stellar schedule of Summer Concerts! All shows are performed at the Gazebo on Village Green, located at the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues. Shows begin promptly at 7:15 p.m. In the event of rain, shows will be moved indoors to Cluett Hall, on the grounds of Historic Saint Paul’s School, 295 Stewart Avenue. Due to the limited seating at Cluett Hall, proof of residency in the Inc. Village will be required for admission to the show. Here is the schedule of concerts: • July 14 – The Fireflies – “You Were Mine” and other classic hits. • July 21 – The Sky’s the Limit – A Duprees tribute band, performing the hits of the legendary Duprees and other popular tunes. • July 28 – Tangerine – Featuring Stan Zizka, Edie Van Buren and Charlie Aiello performing the best music of the last 50 years. • August 4 – 1910 Fruitegum Co. – “Simon Says”, “1,2,3 Red Light” and more great 60s tunes. • August 11 – Southbound – Long Island’s Classic Country band. • August 18 – Manhattan Skyline – Great lead voices and terrific harmonies by this popular group. For additional information about these shows, please call Garden City Recreation and Parks at (516) 465-4075

Tai Chi Class for Seniors Offered at Senior Center

Please join us on Tuesdays beginning on May 10 for a free six-week Tai Chi class. This session will be open to seniors who are residents of the Village of Garden City. The class will take place at the Senior Center at 10:00, and

is being offered by John Nesbitt, Village resident and regular Senior Center participant. John studies mixed martial arts, and is eager to share what he has learned with us. Tai chi can be used to decrease stress and anxiety, while also enhancing your ability to sleep. Other benefits of this mind-body practice include, developing better balance, reducing chronic pain and increasing cognition and mood! No registration necessary.

GCHS string orchestra, symphonic band sweep competition

Chess Group Interest

Several seniors have expressed interest in forming a chess group that would meet one day a week at the Senior Center. If this would be of interest to you, please call the Senior Center at 385-8006 to let them know.

“Open Studio” for Seniors on Tuesdays

Recreation and Parks has set some time aside for senior artists who are residents of Garden City to gather together to socialize and share your talents. The Senior Center will be open for this on Tuesdays from 2 to 4:15 p.m. Bring your own supplies, table covering, table easel (only) and enjoy sharing with other interested seniors. Please note - You are responsible for cleaning up your area when you are finished.

GCHS symphonic band with trophy.

Senior Exercise with Felicia

Come join us for Senior Exercise with Felicia at the Garden City Senior Center! Classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. In order to attend a class you must pre-register. You may pre-register up to two days before the class you want to attend by calling the Senior Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 385-8006. For a Monday class, you may call the Friday before. Space is limited.

Senior Bridge Results The winners of the Monday, June 20, 2022 games: North/South 1st Place: Athena Philippides and Carmel Quill 2nd Place: Margo Frommann and Arline Greco East/West 1st Place: Carrie Flapan and Dian Kendrick 2nd Place: Irene Christie and Dolores Furey

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GCHS string orchestra with trophy. The Garden City High School string orchestra and symphonic band performed at the Music in the Parks competition in New Jersey on June 4. The competition invites ensembles from all over the United States to perform in front of experienced instrumental and vocal teachers. Each Garden City ensemble performed two pieces for adjudication. The string orchestra came in first place in its division and earned a Superior rating while performing exceptionally challenging music. In addition, the group won best overall orchestra. The symphonic band had the same success, also earning first place in its division, a Superior rating and best overall band. Both ensembles have been working to build back up to the level they were at before the pandemic. This performance and earning these accolades show that the students were able

to exceed their previous level. After the performances, students enjoyed a well-deserved day at Six Flags Great Adventure. “Music in the Parks was a once-ina-lifetime experience that we will cherish for the rest of our lives,” orchestra seniors Maria Dalia and Caroline Grasso said. “It was fun to explore the park, but it was especially wonderful for the orchestra to finally be awarded for its talents and hard work.” “I had an amazing time competing at the Music in the Parks competition and going to Six Flags,” symphonic band co-student director Sylvia Diaz said. “I am grateful that our hard work from the whole year paid off, and we won first in our category and overall.” The Garden City High School orchestra is directed by Andrew Albani and the symphonic band is directed by Daniel DellaMonica. Photos courtesy Garden City Public Schools

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Diocese presents scholarships to descendants of of slaves From page 1 logian, speaker, writer, and civil rights activist was the guest speaker. The inaugural scholarship winners are: Isaac T. Davis of Arverne, Queens; Nathan Alleyne of Garden City; Marlene McKinney of Dix Hills; Kayla Harris of Elmont; Huntah Finnie of Ditmas Park, Brooklyn; Krystyn Haney of Valley Stream; Faith Steele of Cambria Heights, Queens; and Noah Fields of Holtsville. They are first- and second-year college students who have diverse professional career aspirations that include computer science, law, media production, medicine, and psychology. Two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) founded by The Episcopal Church were also each awarded $10,000. Dr. Ronnie Hopkins, president and CEO of Voorhees University, South Carolina, and the Rev. Hershey Mallette, dean of the Chapel and Spiritual Life at St. Augustine’s University, North Carolina, accepted the awards on behalf of their institutions. Bishop Provenzano said, “Investing in these dedicated scholars who have a heart for their communities is a way of giving life to our prayer and desire to become an anti-racist church. We are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to their bright futures. The scholarships are sincere and visible expressions of our calling to love God and each other .”

The scholarship recipients (from left to right): Faith Steele, Isaac Davis, Huntah Finnie, Noah Fields, Kayla Harris, Nathan Alleyne, Marlene McKinney. (Not pictured: Krystyn Haney.)

Revenues rise in recreation, building departments From page 1 “The Building Department revenues, which are mainly departmental fees, for this fiscal year (2021-2022), notes the large commercial projects on Franklin Avenue. Through April 2022 the village received about $500,000 in permit fee revenues for those projects,” Woo said. Another positive for Garden City is the revenue generated by Police and Village Justice Court fees – stemming from fines and tickets issued. With a view of YTD for 2021-2022 vs. the prior fiscal year, Woo spoke about a significant increase to such revenues. “This has two components as in FY 2020-2021 the courts were closed for a few months as a result of the COVID pandemic. With less activities the revenues were significantly impacted so this fiscal year is showing us a full year worth of revenues. The second component has to do with the village’s engagement of FEF to perform collections for the outstanding parking tickets. As a result of that and based on our analysis, the village has received about $300,000 in increased parking ticket revenues as a result of those efforts. That increase is partially offset by the expenditures for paying FEF for their services which equals about $150,000 – our net revenue will then be $150,000,” she said. Woo spoke about outstanding tax items including revenues due to Garden City from the Ring Road, Marriott Residence Inn owner and developer, as a few years ago they had entered into service agreements with the village. For

the project, a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) was confirmed by the Nassau County IDA, and part of the agreement included “making us whole on village taxes.” “They agreed to make the Village of Garden City whole on payment, and the amount was about $330,000 they collected,” Woo told the board. In regard to the Village’s Enterprise funds, including the Garden City Pool and Tennis facilities, Treasurer Woo spoke about the rebound in revenues due to the difference between summer 2020’s pandemic shutdowns. Woo explained that in the immediate past year (2021-2022) there was a big turnaround with revenues exceeding the budget projections. She noted the tennis courts have exceeded budget and done very well. For the Village’s Water Fund, revenues for the YTD are less than in 2020-2021. Most of the revenues in the Water Fund are stemming from Water Services. “There is an increase for that portion in the fund due to increased water consumption. The reason we’re seeing a decrease in revenues is that in the prior year the village received a significant amount of premium when we issued the BANs (bond anticipation notes) for the Water Well treatment projects – AOP systems. The Water Fund BANs revenues for 2020-2021 was about $1 million vs. $300,000 this year as we have seen a significant decrease,” she said. The village is anticipating the Water Fund revenues to be slightly lower for

2021-2022 from about $8.2 million to $7.9 million. She projects that revenues for the Water utility would still greatly exceed the expenditures, so Garden City should still see a positive net revenue for the Water fund. For the Garden City Public Library, revenues are boosted by a $30,000 donation from the Friends of Garden City Library, a nonprofit organization. The funds were earmarked to directly contribute to the Children’s Room renovation project. Woo updated the board on villagewide expenditures year-to-date, the budget and forecast (projected costs) as well as funding encumbrances – funds set aside for the village’s purchase orders. She explained that a portion of the budget surplus anticipated for 2021-2022 would be used to offset costs included in the 2022-2023 budget.

“We are seeing, based on our review, that our departments are still expected to come in within their forecast budget. The forecast for expenditures is less than the budget. We did allocate the $1.7 million to the current year’s budget for the village to use, in order to not increase taxes. Based on our reviews we anticipate revenues and expenses to still come within the forecast so we still anticipate Surplus,” Woo said. The treasurer said Garden City had $1.6 million as an overall expenditure for overtime in 2021-2022. Woo noted that despite some changes within departments that number is comparable to the prior fiscal year. She noted that through May 2022, the projection is for the overtime costs to be within budget.

Adelphi’s new university center becoming campus hub From page 3 and there is also a built-out outdoor terrace. Perrino said the University worked with the Village’s Architectural Review Board on the project. “They wanted the building to keep within harmony of the rest of the campus, with its arboretum status and

many green spaces,” said Perrino. “The outdoor terrace layout is an attractive space with its green space and it keeps in balance with the rest of campus.” Perrino noted that 41 percent of the labor costs that went into upgrading the center, went to both minority and women-owned businesses. The center held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday June 10th.

From page 3 5/5/24. The purpose of this waiver is to encourage residents to replace lead service lines connecting their homes to the Village water main, while deferring some of the expenses of performing that work. The Village Board recognizes that this initiative is in the interest of the public health of all Garden City residents. Although there is no fee for the permits, a permit must be acquired from the Village prior to the work proceeding. A refundable deposit is also still required prior to the start of the work. In response to questions by a member of the EAB, Mr. Suozzi reported that the corrosivity study performed by H2M on behalf of the Village was sent to the County Health Department on May 16th and the Village is awaiting a response. That report prepared by H2M includes a recommendation that phosphates, a corrosion inhibitor, be added to our Village water. There was also a discussion about the progress of the Village’s lead service line inventory. Residents were reminded at the EAB meeting of the availability of testing through New York State, and it was noted that residents may also contact the Village for testing information by emailing waterissues@gardencityny. net. The slide show presentation with extensive information on the topic of Lead in Drinking Water is available on the EAB page of the Village website and residents are encouraged to view the slides from the presentation.

Water conservation campaign

EAB members Elizabeth Bailey,

Laurence Quinn and Bonnie Ji all presented at the water meeting on important steps residents can take to conserve water. Elizabeth Bailey shared the annual water consumption in Garden City over the past 10 years which is plotted and the trendline calculated. This analysis shows that the total amount of water consumed annually in Garden City from 2011 through 2021, and it has a slight downward trend, as the slope of the trendline is slightly negative. Irrigation of lawns and gardens during the hot summer months is the most important reason for high water consumption. Water consumption during the summer months typically peaked at about 200 million gallons/month, whereas typical winter consumption, representing consumption for indoor uses, was about 50 million gallons/month. Nassau County has taken several steps to promote water conservation: (1) Restricting irrigation to every other day and prohibiting irrigation during the hottest hours of the day; (2) Mandating that irrigation systems have devices installed on them which shut them off during periods of sufficient moisture, and (3) Implementing an incentive program to encourage the installation of smart controllers. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) has set pumpage caps for Long Island’s public water suppliers and asked them to develop plans to reduce their peak season water consumption by 15% over a period of several years. Cornell Cooperative Extension at East Meadow (CCE) had three suggestions for reducing the amount of water

needed for irrigation of lawns and gardens: (1) Plant trees, as trees provide shade, which reduces temperature, as well as other benefits. (2) Replace part of your lawn with appropriate ground cover. (3) Employ the techniques of Xeriscape gardening. Fact sheets on appropriate ground cover and techniques for Xeriscape gardening are available on both the websites of the CCE (http://ccenassau. org) and the Water Authority of Great Neck North (WAGNN) (https://waterauthorityofgreatnecknorth.com). In addition, the WAGNN has a demonstration Xeriscape garden which is open to the public. Laurence Quinn shared information with residents about the impact of lawn watering on resident’s water usage and their water bills. He opined that one of the first steps in conserving water is to educate yourself about the cost of watering your lawn and garden. Mr. Quinn calculated that it costs approximately $9.10 a week to provide approximately one inch of water to the front and back of a typical home on a 60x100 foot lot. And at the current village rates, it costs about $12.14 a week to water the front and back of a typical home on a 80x100 foot lot. These amounts assume a homeowner’s compliance with the village’s water conservation regulations. That is, homes with odd numbered addresses are permitted to water their lawn on odd numbered days. And even numbered homes on even numbered days. For vegetable and flower gardens, Mr. Quinn recommended a soaker hose

which wastes less water and does not wet leaves and flowers which can cause mildew and leaf fungus. One of the easiest strategies identified by Mr. Quinn to reduce your water bill is to purchase a rain sensor. They switch off the sprinkling system in the event of rainfall. He explained the they cost under $100 and the money you save over a few months could more than pay for a rain sensor. There was also discussion at the meeting of smart controllers which control the watering of your lawn based on the local weather forecast and can be controlled form your smart phone. Elizabeth Bailey shared that she recently had a smart controller installed but has not had it long enough to calculate the savings in water usage, though a resident who was unable to make it to the meeting shared data with the EAB chair suggesting significant savings and reduction in his water usage since he installed a smart controller. Bonnie Ji, a representative to the EAB from Garden City High School, looked at the potential to save water when comparing a bath and a shower. A ten-minute shower uses about 25 gallons of water at the standard flow rate. A full bath can use up to twice that amount, Ji said. So if you are looking to reduce water use, consider a shower. The EAB plans to partner with volunteers to help share information with the community on the important public health issue of lead in drinking water and the environmental and economic issue of water conservation. Please contact the EAB at mcarterflanagan@gardencityny.net if you would like to help the EAB with this community outreach.

Residents share ideas for St. Paul’s at first town meeting From page 1 Paul’s, potential zoning ordinances, as well as addressing the overall needs of the building,” said Veneziale. Over a hundred people were in attendance at the meeting, and many of them were eager to speak their mind about potential uses for the structure. One resident, who said she was a parent and a Girl Scouts leader, asked about additional community space for Girl Scouts groups and the possibility of a Pre-K program at the facility. “I wanted to find out if the committee had spoken to the Garden City Public Schools about having a free PreK program , because I imagine that would be another great incentive to make Garden City a stronger community,” said the resident. “Many districts on Long Island have these programs and we don’t, which is actually a drawback.” She also inquired about the preliminary parking plans for the facility, which if enacted, would add an addition-

al 417 new spaces to the surrounding parking area. “I’m concerned with the 650 total proposed spots, because when I’m driving back and forth to St. Paul’s, I often Can’t find parking when the building is closed. I can’t imagine what it’s going to be like when the building is open. I think that more walking paths would be a much better option.” Another resident asked about the structural integrity of the building, and how each floor of the structure compares to the other. “From what I’ve gathered from the photos, the implication is the fourth floor of the building is in just as good a shape as the first floor, is that correct?” she asked. Frank McDonough, of the Program and Use Analysis Subcommittee, said that although abatement and cleanup of the building is definitely in order, “in general the building is structurally sound.” Another resident, who said he was

a lifelong second-generation resident of the Village, asked Mayor Veneziale, how many members of the St. Paul’s committee are pro-demolition and how many are pro-reuse. The Mayor said that he hadn’t polled

the committee members, but was looking at gathering facts before moving ahead with any type of decision. “My goal is to get facts, facts from the residents and the facts we need to make a decision,” said Veneziale.

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St. Anne’s Troop 1455: Recycling to help the homeless St. Anne’s 5th grade Girl Scout Troop won the highest award achievable for a Girl Scout Junior, the Bronze Award. Earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award involved the completion of a Girl Scout Junior journey and a suggested minimum of 20 hours work. “Recycling to Help the Homeless” involved the 8 members of Troop 1455 hosting a recycling contest at St. Anne’s School. The class that brought in the most bottles earned a free dress down day in honor of Earth Day. All other classes could pay $1 to

dress down. The troop recycles all the bottles collected and combined the funds with the dress down day proceeds to donate over $800 to the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. The funds were earmarked for the sustainable garden located at Liberty Village in Amityville, NY run by the LICH. The girls toured the facility and learned about the residences for the homeless veterans and their families. They then had the chance to weed and plant seeds in the garden. They will return in a few months to harvest.

Troop 1455 members (from left to right) Allison Mullowney, Grace Gatta and Alexis Badgett with volunteer mom Dina Badgett at stop and shop on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Square recycling bottles.

Troop 1455 presents the donation checks to Greta Guarton, LMSW, executive director of the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. From left to right: Patricia O’Keeffe, Sophia LeVien, Alexis Badgett, Greta Guarton, Leilah Cardinez, Grace Gatta, Valentina Mancini and Zoe Padmore.

The Girl Scouts of Garden City Award Ceremony with leaders and members of Troop 1455. From left to right: Co-leader Dr. Fritzline Montalmant, Sophia LeVien, Leilah Cardinez, Patricia O’Keeffe, Zoe Padmore, and co-leader Tina O’Keeffe.

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CroisiEurope Brings True Value, Quality to River Cruising Across the Globe BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM It doesn’t take long to appreciate CroisiEurope’s small-ship river cruise concept, and how, since its founding 40 years ago, it has grown into fleet of 55 ships sailing 170 itineraries in 37 countries. CroisiEurope offers an outstanding onboard experience, marvelous river cruise itineraries through Europe, the Mediterranean and as far flung as Asia and Africa, and an all-inclusive pricing policy that affords exceptional value for money. (The mega-ship cruise lines use the tag “all-inclusive” but nickel-anddime for drinks, shore excursions and the like). On CroisiEurope, the excursions offered in each destination, the wines and beers and cocktails, are in fact included at no extra charge (okay, the exception are premium liquors you might choose to order). The ship, the MS Elbe Princesse, specially designed to navigate the low-draft canals and Elbe River, which carries me on an eight-day river cruise from Prague to Berlin, is delightful. The excursions are for the most part very well done – they even arrange our own English-speaking guide for the four of us who are not French - though I would have preferred more time to explore on my own after the excursions. River cruising is one of the best ways to travel and see and do the most in maximum comfort, and CroisiEurope’s value-for-money concept puts this experience within

CroisiEurope’s Elbe Princesse tied up for our excursion to Köningstein Fortress on its eight-day Prague-Berlin river cruise © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com reach of more travelers. The Elbe Princesse, 95.4 meters long and 10.5 meters wide, is a perfect size, with 40 cabins accommodating 80 passengers – not too small to feel claustrophobic or crowded and not too large to feel overwhelmed and anonymous – a village versus a floating city. The ship – which was built in 2016 precisely to sail along these relatively shallow rivers and canals and slip through the locks and under the low bridges with mere inches to spare- is actually a paddle riverboat. The main deck cabins have large windows, and the upper deck cabins have French balconies. The cabins have an amply sized private bathroom (shower!), a really comfortable bed, TV, windows and daily maid service. The dining room on the main deck is surrounded by large panoramic windows that give fantastic views of

the scenery as it flows by (though I spend most of the time sailing on the rooftop deck), so you don’t feel you are missing anything as you dine and the sun sets. The lounge and bar on the stern of the upper deck has outdoor access so you can have a drink while enjoying the feel of the open air, and is where each evening there is some sort of entertainment. The sun deck, with chairs and sun loungers, spans almost the full length of the ship with part under an awning, and is where I spend most of the time as we sail to enjoy unobstructed views of the scenery. Equally important is the ambiance created by the crew – as friendly and fun with a ready smile as they are efficient and helpful. In fact, within no time, the wait staff anticipates your preferences – two coffees at lunch, one decaf after dinner; sparkling

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water with lime; who prefers red, white or sparkling wine. I had just come from a “wild camping” and hiking trip in Utah, followed by my three days literally hiking around Prague, so this opportunity to just sail place to place, not have to pack/repack, be taken on marvelous sightseeing excursions, and have three fabulous meals served with such penache each day is a true vacation. The first evening, after a welcome in which we are introduced to the crew, there is a marvelous dinner (CroisiEurope has a fixed menu for its four-course dinners and lunches; breakfast is buffet with the opportunity to have omelettes made to order), rather than the choice of two or three items for each, but special dietary requirements are satisfied and there is always enough to enjoy. The food is fabulous – flavorful but not too saucey, rich or seasoned, wonderful variety, stunning presentation and service – and wine and beer are served pretty much throughout the day (premium bottles are extra). All but four of us on this particular cruise are French or French-speaking (half of CroisiEurope’s clientele are French and half are international). The English speakers who become my dining and traveling companions include two ladies from Vermont (one is originally from Montreal) and a woman from Munich, Germany who wants to practice her English (she reads the New York Times every day so is more knowledgeable about American current events than most Americans), and me. We become Continued on next page

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the “four individuals.” They send an English-speaking guide along for our excursions just for us, rather than have the French-speaking guide re-translate everything. On our first day, we are taken by bus up to the entrance of the Prague Castle for our tour (the day before, I hiked up). Our guide, Vladimir, points out aspects that I never would have thought about – including pointing out the windows of the famous 1618 Defenestration of Prague. We return to the ship for lunch, and then go out again for a walking tour through the Jewish Quarter (a short walk from where the Elbe Princesse is docked, where we encounter a climate action protest just outside the university), to the Old Town Square. We walk through a university where Vladimir points out where Johannes Kepler, a German astronomer, mathematician, astrologer, natural philosopher and key figure in 17th century Scientific Revolution, who figured out the movement of planets around the sun, used to live and where meterological observations have been taken daily since 1775. (Interesting to note Kepler, a Lutheran, came to Prague after being banished from Graz for refusing to convert to Catholicism, and later was excommunicated by the Lutheran church). Kepler’s house on Karlova Street in Old Town where he lived 16001612 is now a museum. We walk to the Charles Bridge (Karlova Most), stopping inside St. Francis of Assissi (where Mozart played

the organ in 1702) and then over the Charles Bridge, where Vladimir points out the statue of St. John, the martyr we learned about at Prague Castle, and where people touch to guarantee their return to Prague). At my suggestion, we walk down to the Lennon Wall on Kampa Island. On our way back to the ship, Vladimir walks us through the garden at the Senate complex. After dinner, there is a marvelous folk music band and dance troupe that performs on the ship. The ship departs Prague early the next morning, at 6:30 am, and I’m up to watch. We immediately go through the first of 17 locks on our way to Berlin. The ship was literally built for this route –the ship is powered by what looks like two water wheels because the water levels are actually pretty shallow - and we make it through the lock with just a few inches on either side. The sail is picturesque and peaceful, as we float by charming villages and farms – stunning scenes of yellow fields of canola (cultivated for biofuel) juxtaposed against the blue water and white fluffy clouds – a very leisurely morning. The route for today is to dock at Melnik and be taken by bus to Litomerice (which I mentally note on the road sign is but 3 km down the road from Terezin, the concentration camp). The highlights of Litomerice include the Renaissance architecture of the city square; Mostria Horna, a tower that rises up 20 meters on a hill 272 meters above the water; and a medieval castle of Litomerice that dates from the 13th century, then converted into a brewery

and today a wine tasting facility and museum. It is across the street from the brewery we are here to visit. The bus takes us back to the ship which has sailed ahead to Roudnice, driving by the Roudnice Palace where (as I learned in at the Lobkowicz Palace in Prague) the Lobkowicz family has a vast and important art collection, Unfortunately, we do not have time to visit. As soon as we are back on board, the ship sails on to Litomerice, as the late afternoon sun casts golden light, where we dock overnight. After a marvelous dinner (gazpacho, salad nicoise, quail with potato, asparagus, a cheese course and ice cream) so beautifully presented and served, we thoroughly enjoy the evening’s entertainment of Martin the Magician, who does “close magic” (sleight of hand). It is marvelous fun. Sailing again in the morning toward Bad Schandau – which means we will be leaving the Czech Republic and entering Germany - we are invited to do “gymnastics” (actually calisthenics) on the rooftop deck. It’s fun, but I keep running over to the rail to shoot photos of the scenery. We are given the heads up that we will be sailing by some of the most beautiful scenery of the cruise between 11 am and noon. Indeed, the scenery as we sail through Swiss Bohemia and Swiss Saxony (very popular tourist areas) is stunning, with dramatic rock formations, cliffs, a castle. This is the Bastei Rocks formation in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Germany. It is part of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, with 400 km

of stunning landscape, so popular with hikers. Together with the Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic, the region forms the Sandstone Mountains. The only way we could tell when we sailed across the border between the Czech Republic and Germany was that a crew member changed the flag and (now that I think about it), a bell was rung. But it is hard to tell just looking out onto the shore, though we strain to read signs. From the numbers of inns and cyclists and people we see along the shore (we often sail so close we can shout out greetings and people often wave to us), it is obvious that these are popular places to visit. Three of the most visited landmarks are Lillenstein Rock, Bastei Bridge, which we will see from the river, and Köningstein Fortress, which we visit after lunch. Next; Koningstein Fortress, Dresden and Meissen ______________________________ © 2022 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/ karen-rubin, and travelwritersmagazine.com/TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar. wordpress.com and moralcompasstravel. info. Visit instagram.com/going_places_far_and_near and instagram.com/ bigbackpacktraveler/ Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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Better Nutrition, Better Hearing BY CHARLYN FARGO It may surprise you to know that research shows your diet can affect your susceptibility to hearing loss. A study looking at the relationship between diet, tinnitus and hearing difficulties was published in the March/ April issue of Ear and Hearing journal. Researchers looked at 34,576 U.K. adults between the ages of 40 and 69. Dietary assessment was based on a detailed computerized questionnaire about their intake of 200 commonly consumed food and beverages in the previous 24 hours. The study was funded and reported by the National Institutes of Health and found that a lack of vitamins A, B, C, D and E, and minerals zinc, magnesium, selenium, iron or iodine led to an increased incidence of hearing loss. Researchers at-

tributed this to the increased antioxidants from the vitamins and minerals, which inhibit the formation of free radicals that can contribute to hearing loss. In addition, diets high in carbohydrates, cholesterol and fats and lower in protein corresponded to poorer hearing status, attributed to negative effect on the vascular system and blood flow to the ear’s cochlea, the spiral cavity of the inner ear where nerve impulses are produced in response to sound vibrations. Researchers found that consuming more healthy fats such as omega-3s had a positive impact on hearing by improving blood supply to the cochlea. Tinnitus is defined as ringing or buzzing in the ear and can lead to hearing loss. A study cited by the American Auditory Society notes that higher intakes of calcium and fat were associated with

increased occurrences of tinnitus. In addition, higher intakes of B12 and protein were associated with reduced occurrences of tinnitus. The bottom line? A diet low in fat and high in vitamins and antioxidants may be important for hearing health. Q and A Q: Is watermelon healthy? A: Watermelon is 92% water, so it’s a simple way to help stay hydrated. And just one medium slice of watermelon contains 9% to 11% of the vitamin A you need each day, which is important for keeping eyes healthy. It’s low in calories -- 45.6 per cup, compared to 300 calories in a cup of ice cream. Unlike many other desserts, watermelon is fat-free, cholesterol-free and has no sodium. It’s also high in potassium, a mineral that could help cut down on leg cramps. The sugar in watermelon

is natural, so it’s digested by your body differently than added sugars, so don’t shy away from natural sugars. Continued on page 5

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In my book, this is what Summer is all about BY CLAIRE LYNCH Mrs. Doyle said on Saturday night we could pitch a big tent in her back yard for a slumber party and Maddie jumped up and down with glee. She’d asked her mother about it a couple of times then dropped the subject. So her mom’s idea really was a surprise for Maddie. She quickly told her friends on the block - five of us girls were 11, Maddie’s age - and we were all set for a party. It was July, school was out, and the following week was my birthday so festivities were in the air. Whenever I stood outside my house and looked up and down our block on Dartmouth Street in Rockville Centre, Mrs. Doyle’s house had the perfect back yard and perfect setup for an outdoor party - there were lots of old oak trees and an open area that was just right for a large tent. I smiled to myself because this little campout of ours was going to be fun. In true organized fashion we made a list of things we’d need - sleeping bags, pillows, pjs, flip flops, flashlights, games, snacks and cold drinks. Patty offered to bring a cooler and Maddie said she’d get the ice. I brought a transistor radio and a flashlight with fresh batteries. Mom kept them in good working order and I knew that she would let me borrow them for the night. Mrs. Doyle had sprung the surprise on Maddie and the rest of us so we asked our parents if we could go and of course they said yes. All we had to do was pack our things and in no time at all the appointed day was here. I was the second one there at the Doyles’ house. Eva beat me to the house by a few minutes and everyone else showed up just a little while later. Six was a good number for a party. After saying hi to Mr. & Mrs. Doyle, Maddie’s two brothers and her three-year-old sister, Anne, we headed right to the back yard. I set up the radio, tuned it into a good station and since it was the late 1960s The Beatles were singing their hearts out for America. We liked their songs and started singing along. We were so excited about our little party we all started talking at once but Maddie, our hostess, had a way of calming everyone down. She showed us the sandwiches her mom had made and put in Tupperware containers - ham on rye,

turkey on white bread - and she very carefully placed them in the cooler. Dana offered everyone the Cokes she had brought and Patty put the extra sodas on ice. The sun was going down when Maddie said she had to get some-

toasting them and turning them just right we placed them on a piece of graham cracker, added a piece of chocolate, placed the other piece of graham cracker on top, squeezed it and had the perfect s’more. Our dessert was delicious. I don’t know who invented those s’mores

thing from inside. Off she went and Maddie returned carrying the Doyles’ pet. Tigger was a 10-lb. brown and tan striped tabby cat. Quickly explaining that Tigger was good about not running away from home, she put her down and one by one each person took a chance holding and petting her. We were surprised at how friendly the cat was. Content after all of that attention, Tigger curled up next to the tent near Maddie and watched us all. Maddie said her family had another cat named Whiskers but he was definitely a wanderer so he was best left indoors. Tigger was a good, companionable cat. She spent some time sniffing the green grass in the Doyles’ back yard then she came into the tent and stayed with us all night, even when we told silly stories and laughed at dumb jokes and wondered out loud who our teachers might be in September. We talked about whatever was on our minds and just when Katie was in the middle of telling a good story Mrs. Doyle came outside, knocked on the outside of our tent and surprised us all. She had the makings for some s’mores in her hands and she didn’t have to ask twice if we wanted to make them. Some of us were Girl Scouts and others weren’t so we helped Mrs. Doyle start a fire in the fire pit several yards away from the tent. Once the fire got going we scampered around for good-sized twigs to hold our marshmallows. After roasting them and

but they sure are good! After Mrs. Doyle went back inside we returned to our tent and Dana asked if anyone wanted to play bocce ball. Or croquet. We all said no because it was getting dark but people were interested

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when Maddie reached for Monopoly. After setting up the game, Eva tossed the dice and off she went. I tried getting all of the utilities, Eva went after Pennsylvania Avenue, North Carolina Avenue and Pacific Avenue, and Maddie sought out Park Place and Boardwalk. After three hours of playing Maddie was the big winner but then she usually was when it came to Monopoly. Maddie later said she considered playing Monopoly the best part of the night. My favorite part of the night was sitting around the fire pit talking and having a good time out under the stars. Patty said hanging out with the girls was fun plus she liked playing with Tigger. She didn’t have any cats or dogs at home so she was delighted with Tigger’s affable personality and was happy to spend time with that tabby. Eventually we all fell asleep and when morning came, the early birds among us crawled out of the tent along with Tigger and watched the sun rise. We grabbed some cold juice and sat back thinking that life was pretty ok. What a wonderful time we all had that night!

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Social Security Benefits Are Not Prorated BY TOM MARGENAU Q: It has always puzzled me why Social Security takes back a person’s Social Security check for the month he or she dies. My aunt died in April, and as her executor, I was counting on using her last Social Security check to pay off some of her bills. But the government took that money away from me. Can you explain that? A: Simply put, the law has always said that you must meet all the eligibility requirements for a Social Security benefit for an entire month to be eligible for a payment for that month. That is why Social Security benefits are paid a month behind (the April check is paid in May, the May check in June, etc.): to make sure a person is eligible for a benefit for the prior month. Obviously, one of the eligibility rules is that a person must be alive. And again, you must be alive for the entire month to get the benefit for that month. So, for example, because your aunt died in April, whether it might have been April 2 or April 30, she (and her estate) is not due the April Social Security check. In other words, the check that came in May (the April benefit) must be returned. Another way to put that is this: Social Security checks are not prorated. They never have been, and probably never will be. But what most people don’t think about is the flip side of that coin. The law does allow a person to get their first Social Security check for the month they are due benefits, even though they might not be eligible until later in the month. For example, my brother was born on June 29. He took his benefits at age 65. And he got his first Social Security check for the entire month of June, even though he was 65 for just two days of the month. Think of it this way: the law presumes you’d rather have that extra benefit upfront while you are alive as opposed to your family getting the proceeds of your last check after you are dead! Q: My husband died on May 28th at age 82. I am 80. I was shocked to learn that the government took back his check that was supposed to come on June 3. When I called Social Security about this, they said “that’s just the way it is.” And when I asked about widow’s benefits, they said I didn’t have to do anything. This just doesn’t seem right and I’m worried that I’m going to miss out on my widow’s benefits. (I never worked outside the home, so I don’t have any Social Security of my own.) A: Don’t worry. Everything is going to be OK, and you aren’t missing out on anything. Because you don’t have your own Social Security, you must be getting spou-

sal benefits on your husband’s record. And in that case, now that he has died, you will just be automatically converted from wife’s benefits to widow’s benefits. Your new benefit rate will probably be the same amount your husband was getting at the time of death. And in your case, the fact that Social Security benefits are not prorated is both good and bad news for you. You already learned the bad news. Because your husband wasn’t alive the entire month of May, his May Social Security check had to be returned. So, what’s the good news? Well, you are going to get a widow’s benefit for the entire month of May, even though you were a widow for only three days of the month. Q: When my father died about five years ago, my mother got the $255 burial benefit from Social Security. About a month ago, my fatherin-law died. But his wife, my mother-in-law, who has been in a nursing home for about 10 years, never got any burial money. We asked Social Security about that, and they said we are not due anything. When we asked why, all they told us is “it’s the law.” Were they correct? A: Well, their answer was technically correct. But they certainly could have done a better job of explaining the law. Before I do that, I must clarify one misconception about this one-time $255 death benefit. It is not, and never was intended to be, a “burial benefit.” And good thing it isn’t because $255 would barely cover the cost of flowers at most funerals today! This death benefit is a holdover from the very earliest days of the Social Security program. It started out as a means of refunding a small portion of the taxes a person paid into the Social Security system if he or she died before having a chance to collect monthly benefits. Over the years, that simple “refund” of taxes that was paid only to the family members of non-beneficiaries morphed into a death benefit payable to the family members of just about everyone. The benefit amount was locked in at $255 about 40 years ago. Since then, it’s never gone up and has never gone down. Attempts are occasionally made to simply eliminate this almost worthless payment. But every time that happens, senior citizen groups inundate Congress with letters of protest and so the little death benefit remains in law. Back in the 1980s, the Reagan administration did have the guts (although others would say the gall) to take on those seniors, and they lobbied Congress to at least nibble away at the death benefit. They changed the law to say that the death benefit can be paid only to a surviving spouse WHO WAS LIVING WITH THE DECEASED AT THE TIME OF DEATH. Your mother-in-law was apparently not living with your father-

in-law. (You said she was in a nursing home for the past decade.) So, she isn’t due the money. And by the way, if someone would appoint me the king of Social Security, I would do one of two things about the program’s so-called death benefit. Either I would simply eliminate it because it’s kind of a worthless and embarrassing benefit anyway, or I would make it meaningful by raising it to $2,500 and

paying it to anyone (not just a spouse) who is the executor of the deceased’s estate. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM

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Why are Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHA crucial to lending? BY PHILIP A. RAICES

ow that interest rates have doubled over the last 8 months closing the door on our lowest interest rates in history, hitting bottom during the Covid-19 pandemic between 2020-2021. It was meant to be a temporary stopgap measure to salvage our ailing economy that was literally shut down due to the Pandemic. However, rates actually dropped much lower than I and many economists anticipated and at their lowest point averaged 2.65%. If you had applied for a $200,000 mortgage the monthly cost would have been $806, which would have been $662 or $7900 savings per year compared to the overall normal long term average rate of 8%. However, from 1971 through June 2022, 30 year fixed rate mortgages averaged 7.77% according to Freddie Mac. What are the differences between Freddie Mac, (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) started in 1938 to stimulate and encourage homeownership) and FHA (Federal Housing Administration) backed loans secured by Ginnnie Mae and insured and Guaranteed by H.U.D./Housing Urban Development Corporation? Freddie Mac often buys loans from smaller banks and Fannie Mae purchases mortgages from larger commercial banks and lenders and they both have different requirements for the mortgages they purchase and both are GSE’s (government backed enterprises) created by Congress to enable the flow of money, liquidity, stability and affordability. Loans are packaged into mortgage-backed securities for sale to investors on the secondary mortgage market. This process enables the guarantee of the timely payments of principal and interest on the underlying mortgages. This makes secondary mortgage markets more liquid and lowers the interest rates paid by mortgage borrowers, which would be considerably higher without them. Minimum credit scores required

are 620 and debt/income ratios up to 49%. Credit between 620 and 640 may take longer than higher scores. However, FHA loans can potentially be done with credit scores as low as 500, but different terms and conditions will apply. Without these organizations mortgage interest rates to purchase homes would be considerably higher. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA mortgages are more lenient and allow many who have lower credit scores or lower down payments as little as 3% who would not normally be approved for a conventional mortgage, which requires a 20% out of pocket down payment, to still be able to secure a home loan. However, an added cost is P.M.I. (private mortgage insurance)

can be gifted 4.) 1 buyer has to be a first time purchaser as long as that person had no ownership within the last 3 years 5.) Loans have to conform to GSE guidelines Whoever might be reading my column, don’t lose hope due to higher rates that you can’t or won’t be able to qualify and realize your dream of homeownership for a single family, Condo or coop (but not FHA on co-ops) under Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Obviously, paying rent month in and month out is a dead end street and provides no increase in your wealth and actually depletes it; so inquiring and gaining the knowledge will go a long way in potentially enabling you to purchase your first or move up home. If you need

when less than the normally required 20% down payment is provided by the purchaser. H.U.D. thereby guarantees the loan. This program allows more individuals and families to qualify to purchase a home and without it, would not. Other terms are as follows: 1.) Terms of up to 30 years 2.) No income limit 3.) Down payment and reserves

any assistance feel free to reach out to me at anytime. *Credit to Derek Kamm of Green River Mortgage (631) 327-5507 for some of my content. P.S. Our American Cancer Society has been postponed due the death of my sister, Maxene and will be rescheduled sometime in July.

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Better Nutrition, Better Hearing Continued from page 2

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Here’s a recipe for a tomato-watermelon chicken salad that’s great for warm summer days. It’s from Taste of Home. TOMATO-WATERMELON CHICKEN SALAD Servings: 6 4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

2 cups cubed seedless watermelon 1 cup fresh raspberries 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 9 cups torn mixed salad greens 4 grilled chicken breasts (4 ounces each), sliced

In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, watermelon and raspberries. In a small bowl, whisk the basil, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates; top with tomato mixture and chicken. Serves 6. Per serving: 266 calories; 26 grams protein; 15 grams carbohydrate; 13 grams fat, (2 grams saturated); 64 milligrams choles-

terol; 9 grams sugars; 4 grams fiber; 215 milligrams sodium. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. . COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS

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Exploring the Celestial Scorpion BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of June 26 -- July 2, 2022 During late June evenings, we can easily see one of the great celestial symbols of summertime. Look low toward the southern sky after dark, and you’ll spot the long, curving arc of Scorpius, the scorpion. You will easily notice the bright reddish-orange star Antares twinkling wildly as its light bounces through much more turbulent air low in the sky. Right now, the planets Mars and Saturn appear nearby, though they will change their positions over the next few months as they (and we) orbit the sun. Antares marks the heart of this celestial arachnid, one of the most recognizable stellar groupings in the heavens. Several bright stars outline its claws at the top, a long curving stellar arc traces its tail, and at its very end, two stars even form its dreaded stinger. Antares and Scorpius have a long and fascinating history. In about 3,000 B.C., Antares was considered one of the four “royal stars” of ancient Persia; some suggest it may have even represented the “lance star” referred to in the Biblical book of Job. The Scorpion’s image is one of the oldest of the Egyptian hieroglyphics, and it appears in inscriptions predating the third millennium B.C. This outline was not always interpreted as a

scorpion, however. Ancient Chinese sky watchers viewed this star grouping as a major portion of the large and regal figure of the Azure Dragon, or Dragon of the East. And islanders of the South Pacific, who had never seen a scorpion, imagined it instead as a giant fishhook. In Greek and Roman mythology, Scorpius represented the creature whose sting caused the death of the great hunter Orion, a prominent celestial symbol of winter. If you pay close attention, you’ll notice that whenever you see Scorpius in the sky, Orion is nowhere to be found. This is because -- so the story goes -- when the gods placed these star groupings in the heavens, they separated the two figures to prevent them from stirring up trouble. Lillian White Spencer wrote about this wise move in her poem titled “Scorpio.” “One summer’s south horizon, he Crawls in bright, baleful majesty: Antares is his old red heart. And slew Orion with his sting And since he did that horrid thing They circle heaven far apart.” If you have a dark sky, scan this region of the heavens with binoculars or a small telescope and you’ll be astounded by all that you can see. For example, just to the west of Antares lies a fuzzy spot of light that astronomers know as M4. It’s a great globular star cluster -- one of the nearest in the sky, in fact, at a distance of some 7,200 light years from Earth.

Just above and to the east of the scorpion’s stinger we find two beautiful open star clusters: M6 (the Butterfly Cluster) and M7 (Ptolemy’s Cluster). These are just a few of the many “deepsky objects” visible in this area. What a marvelous region of celestial real estate we can see in our evening

Antares marks the heart of this celestial arachnid, one of the most recognizable stellar groupings in the heavens.

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Ding, Dong, the Doorbell’s Dead BY TRACY BECKERMAN “The doorbell isn’t working,” I said to my husband. “I figured that when I pushed it and no sound came out,” he replied. “What should we do?” I said. Doorbell repairs were not my forte. “Add it to the list,” he said as he unloaded a half-dozen boxes into the house. We had just moved into our new place, and we had a growing list of things that needed to be repaired or replaced. When we had done our walkthrough, we discovered the lights that didn’t light, the faucet that didn’t faucet and the dryer that didn’t dry. But for some reason, we never checked the doorbell. Who thinks about a doorbell? You push it and it dings. If it doesn’t ding, the doorbell is dead. That’s where they get the saying “dead as a doorbell.” Or is it doornail? These are the things

that keep me up at night. Anyway, not having a working doorbell was a bit of an issue because we were in the throes of moving stuff in and a lot of it was being delivered. When the delivery guys arrived, they rang the doorbell. And since it didn’t ring, I didn’t know they were there. And when I didn’t answer the door because I didn’t know they were there, they left. Which is why, a week into our move, I was still sitting on the floor in the living room, instead of on a sofa. Of course, in the grand scheme of things, not having a working doorbell is not nearly on the same level as, say, not having a door. If it were the reverse, and we had a doorbell but no door, that would probably be a bigger issue. And if that were the case, we wouldn’t really need a doorbell because we would be able to see whoever it was who was standing in our empty doorway. Unable to do anything about the

doorbell, my husband and I went about moving and unpacking and then took a break to go out to dinner. When we got back, I noticed that the doorbell was no longer where it had been on the wall next to our door. It was, instead, lying on its back on the ground. “What happened to the doorbell?” I said to my husband. “Looks like it leapt to its death,” he said. “I guess it just didn’t want to doorbell anymore.” “Well, that’s pretty dramatic,” I said. “Maybe it just fell off,” said my husband. “Yeah, that’s what it wants you to think,” I said. We both just stared at the doorbell on the ground. I wondered, what was the proper etiquette when your doorbell rings its last ding? Do you have a memorial? Say a few kind words? We hadn’t known the doorbell that long... less than a week. It seemed a little disingenuous

for us to mourn a doorbell we didn’t really know. I bent down to pick up the doorbell and accidentally hit the button. When I did, I heard the doorbell ring inside. “Hey, the doorbell works,” I said to my husband. “But apparently only when it’s on the ground.” “That’s ridiculous,” he said. “What are we going to do with a doorbell that only works when it’s on the ground?” I shrugged. “We can step on it.” 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. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS

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8 Things You Can Do to Survive Tough Times BY MARY HUNT

Current headlines and world events serve as a grim reminder of how quickly one’s personal economy can change. If the rain of an economic downturn were to fall on you tomorrow, would you know how to find shelter from the storm? Troubles come and troubles go. Economic recovery is sure, eventually. In the meantime, knowing how to survive will help you stave off potential disaster.

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Your attitude -- the way you respond to life and all of its circumstances -- is more important than anything. It is more important than the past, than struggle or success, than education or experience. It is more important than how much money you have, how much you owe, what you would like to do or where you would like to go. When you face tough times, your attitude will be either your greatest asset or worst liability. The key to changing your attitude is reprogramming your mind. Whatever you choose to focus on is what you will move toward.

ASSESS YOUR RESOURCES

Figure out exactly what you earn, what you own and what you owe. What insurance do you have? How long would it take your unemployment benefits to kick in? Do you have enough cash to bridge the gap?

LIVE BELOW YOUR MEANS

It’s a simple strategy: Spend less than you earn. Stop living paycheck to paycheck. Start swimming against the tide of the consumer credit culture that says you can have it all while making it possible for you to spend consistently more than you earn. A good rule of thumb: Adjust your lifestyle so

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Is your money being sucked into a compounding interest sinkhole? If you’re not paying off your credit cards every month, that’s just what can happen. The minimum payment on credit card debt is calculated as a percentage of your current balance. The minimum payment drops as your balance is paid, but thanks to the magic of compounding interest you’ll end up paying for a long, long time if you allow the credit card company to determine the way you pay off the balance.

BUILD A NEST EGG

No matter where you live or work, the future is uncertain. You do not know when you and your income are going to temporarily part company. Start right now to accumulate cash. Don’t stop until you have squirreled away an amount that will pay your bills for a full three months. (Six is better.) Then leave it alone. Don’t borrow from it or play around with it in any way. This is a sacred sum because it could mean the difference between survival and disaster in lean times.

PUT A LID ON STRESS

Stress is not only hazardous to your health but it can also make otherwise tolerable events of life unbearable. Stress skews your judgment and makes you more prone to make hasty, stupid financial decisions. Releasing the stress in your life will help to clear your mind so you can manage your finances calmly and intelligently. For every one

thing that goes wrong, there are a hundred blessings. Count them.

LAYOFF-PROOF YOURSELF

If your employer downsizes, some will lose their jobs. And many will not. Make sure you’re one of the latter. Keep your expense account significantly below your authorized amount. Don’t complain but instead develop authentic gratitude for your job. Don’t whine, demand or play workplace politics. Or Candy Crush. Keep a low profile. Do more than is required without demanding recognition.

AVOID SCAMS

They are the natural outgrowth of a stunted economy. When going through tough times, brace yourself for the onslaught. You’ll be able to paper a small room in your home with all of the preapproved offers for credit cards, loans and “opportunities” to get rich quick. Run from anything that promises instant wealth with little work. Shun new credit because it will lead to new debt. Always remember that tough times don’t last, but tough people do! Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https:// www.everydaycheapskate.com/ contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS. COM

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cveneziale@gardencityny.net From page 20 2022 for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year. The neighboring Villages of Mineola, Hempstead, Freeport, Floral Park and Lynbrook already utilize FBS.

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.

THE OFFICE CAT From page 22 criminal facilitation. Trespassing arrest As a result of a domestic incident investigation at a Cambridge Avenue residence on June 18th, Garden City Police arrested a male subject for allegedly trespassing on a residential property and attempting to enter the home without permission. He was charged with attempted criminal trespass and trespass. Excessive speed A motorist on Clinton Road was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on June 18th.

ing a sidewalk. The Parks Department was notified in both incidents for branch removal. Harassment arrest A 72-year-old male was arrested on 7th Street on June 19th for allegedly threatening harm to a person and his dog. He was charged with harassment. Attempted package theft On June 19th Garden City Police investigated a report of a male subject attempting to steal a package from a Lefferts Road porch. The man dropped the package and fled the scene after being confronted by a neighbor.

Suspended license A motorist on Stewart Avenue on June 18th was charged with driving with a suspended license and a suspended registration.

Excessive speed A motorist on Clinton Road was charged with driving with a suspended license and excessive speed on June 19th.

Broken limbs On June 18th Garden City Police responded to Salisbury Avenue for a fallen tree limb in the roadway. They also responded to Chestnut Street for a broken tree limb block-

Gas odor Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for an odor of gas on June 20th. The residents evacuated the home before arrival of the Fire Department. The condition was corrected, and

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the occupants returned to the residence. Vehicle entered An item was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Hamilton Place on June 20th. Unlicensed operation A motorist on Clinton Road on June 20th was charged with unlicensed operation and excessive speed. On the same day, a motorist on 11th Street was charged with unlicensed operation and unregistered vehicle. Truck summonses Two motorists were charged with driving trucks in a no commercial vehicle zone on Stewart Avenue on June 21st. Fallen limb Officers responded to Lefferts Road for a fallen tree limb on June 20th. Faulty detector GCFD and GCPD responded to a Franklin Avenue business for an alarm on June 20th and determined the cause to be a faulty detector.

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2022 Gazebo Concerts In cooperation with Steve Dassa Entertainment, the Garden City Recreation and Parks Department will be hosting the following schedule of summer concerts. All shows are performed at the Gazebo on Village Green, located at the corner of Stewart and Hilton Avenues. Shows begin promptly at 7:15 pm. In the event of rain, shows will be moved indoors to Cluett Hall, on the grounds of Saint Paul’s School, 295 Stewart Avenue. Due to the limited seating at Cluett Hall, proof of residency in the Inc. Village will be required for admission to the show. Here is the schedule of concerts: • July 14: The Fireflies – “You Were Mine” and other classic hits.

• July 21: The Sky’s the Limit – A Duprees tribute band performing the hits of the legendary Duprees and other popular tunes. • July 28: Tangerine – Featuring Stan Zizka, Edie Van Buren and Charlie Aiello performing the best music of the last 50 years. • August 4: 1910 Fruitgum Co. – “Simon Says,” “1,2,3 Red Light” and more great 60s tunes. • August 11: Southbound – Long Island’s Classic Country band. • August 18: Manhattan Skyline – Great lead voices and terrific harmonies by this popular group. For additional information about these shows, please call Garden City Recreation and Parks at (516) 465-4075

7th Street Promenades The Garden City Chamber of Commerce has announced the entertainment and theme lineup for this summer’s Friday Night Promenades: June 24th Sock Hop and Doowop featuring The Tee Tones July 1st Red White and Blue featuring 5 Stone Band July 8th Garden City State of Mind featuring Cold Spring Harbour Band July 15th Rock of Ages featuring Arena Rock Tribute July 22rd Christmas in July featuring The New York Bells and the Togetherness Orchestra July 29th

The Great Gatsby featuring Crème de la Crème August 5th Back to the 80’s featuring White Wedding Band August 12th Fly Me to the Moon featuring Jonny Avino August 19th Classic Rock Rewind featuring No Request Band August 26th Piece Love and Music featuring Ren with the Mane September 2nd Gone Country featuring CC and the Boys September 9th Garden City Luau featuring Aloha NYC and Endless Summer September 16th Big Pineapple Circus featuring 5 Stone Band

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THE MAYOR’S UPDATE

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 to a terrible village tragedy, also had a majority of POA members. The Village Governance Committee has multiple POA members. POA members, along with all residents, have been encouraged to volunteer for all of the Mayor’s committees, and have been selected based on their expertise without regard to their membership in the POAs. Village residents address any BOT member at BOT Meetings where there is now lively debate on many issues and where there is 100% Zoom access, at the Meet and Greets held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center (changing to the fourth Wednesday starting in September), at last Tuesday’s St Paul’s Town Hall, or to reach out directly which will become even easier and more interactive with the new Village website expected to come on-line after the summer. I personally do not understand this constant demand by the POA leadership that their meetings are the Holy Grail of communication when their members can reach out to the Trustees directly in a multitude of forums. Ms. Courtney’s insistence that the POA leadership dictate where and how and when the Trustees should interact with her POA’s membership is unreasonably elevating themselves by believing that the Trustees have that obligation. The Village is fortunate to have 8 dedicated volunteers serving as Trustees. They are your neighbors from all sections of the Village, and each one is working hard to better our community and provide increased engagement and communication. Judy, let’s come together as a community to support their efforts and improve the village governance. Donald MacLeod FABGC Executive Board Member

Library board open spot

To the Editor: It is now six months since East Library Trustee Charlie Murphy left that position in December 2021, after representing the East since 2014. Trustee Murphy’s eight years of service are greatly appreciated by residents of the East and the entire Village. As of this week, Mayor Veneziale has not appointed anyone to fill the East Library Trustee post vacated by Trustee Murphy, despite the fact that at least two highly qualified East residents have expressed their interest. Either of these individuals would bring years of knowledge regarding library issues to that position and are willing to give their time and expertise in the service of their fellow residents. I won’t speculate on why the mayor to date has not filled that important East position with one of these capable

volunteers. But I do find it interesting that the Village website still has Trustee Murphy’s name listed as a library trustee, six months after he vacated that post. Christine Mullaney

Increase in school shootings

To the Editor: How many more school shootings have to happen until we wake up and do something effective? Trying to rush a new gun-control law through Congress is not the answer. This is just another distortion which is dragging on until we address the actual cause of the problem. Guns are not the cause; rather, human behavior of the individual is. A shooting doesn’t happen out of the blue! In almost every case, there is a history behind it. There are all kinds of alarming signals before somebody pulls the trigger. Facts and Features: • The shooters are usually young males whose upbringings show all kinds of flaws and shortcomings: • They are often intimidated, bored, mocked and bullied by their peers, feel lonely, and lack close friends. • They see violence on TV and in video games. • They satisfy themselves with alcohol and drugs. Ultimately, the aforementioned factors result in mental problems. As stated by Alfred University, “The hurt, shame and anger of this victimization boils over into the taking of lives.” All of the above needs the attention of parents and school personnel. Many of the kids who show such problems see school counselors/ psychologists who determine whether they are mentally not stable. To become proactive, two measures need to be introduced: 1) Install tougher security systems in and around the schools: a) only one entrance door with screening and/or facial recognition technology; b) only one exit door supervised by school personnel; c) all other doors ought to be locked from inside all day long; d) presence of one retired police officer during school hours with ability to contact the police department. 2) Establish a national central file of all people recognized by doctors/psychiatrists as mentally not stable. Same will be a secret file only accessible by doctors, police and gun suppliers by using a secret code. This requires, however, that those doctors/psychiatrists are forced to feed the file by law! These suggestions would allow police and gun dealers to detect a problem before it could turn deadly. Heinz Mayer

Road closure

To the Editor: It’s been several months now that the section of Sixth Street between South Avenue and Cherry Valley Avenue (by the Cathedral of the Incarnation) has been closed. I think everyone presumed it was closed temporarily to have it resurfaced as the winter weather had caused it to have some massive potholes. But it’s now June and it is still closed. I realize it is part of the Cathedral’s property but it was always a very direct and convenient way to get from the Western and Estates sections of Garden City and other points west to Seventh Street and other locations in that area without having to detour around it going either north or south, especially when gas is $5 a gallon to say nothing of the impact on Village traffic due to this detour. There are two lanes at the light at the intersection of Cherry Valley Avenue and Sixth Street - one to go straight and the other to turn left. Since drivers can no longer go straight they are forced to turn left. But in the past weeks, in addition to the section by the Cathedral being closed, the right lane of Cherry Valley Avenue in that section is now also closed to start replacing the LIRR overpass so that forces drivers in both lanes to now merge into the left lane heading north on Cherry Valley Avenue. While this overpass is being replaced, it will no doubt necessitate more adjustments made to the traffic flow and if the replacement of the Denton Avenue overpass is any indication, it will take many months, continuing into the Fall when the Middle School reopens so in addition to a traffic issue, it also becomes a safety issue as no one seems to observe the school zone speed limits anymore, increased traffic on that section of Cherry Valley Avenue will increase the chances of a serious accident. What are the plans for the traffic in this area in the upcoming months and beyond? They should be disclosed so that drivers can avoid that area if at all possible. Karen Boldizar

Meadow Street flooding

To the Editor: A front page article appeared in the June 17, 2022 issue of The Garden City News, advising that the Village Board has hired a firm to study flooding that occurs frequently on Meadow Street and within its vicinity. I do not often drive through that particular section of the Village; however, in July 2019 as I drove along St. James Street South during a rain storm, I approached Meadow Street where a vehicle was submerged directly under the LIRR overpass in stormwater flooding up to the level of the driver’s window. With help, the driver was able to

push it to dry pavement. I expect the engine and vehicle’s interior were substantially damaged. John T. Harris

Bringing our country together

To the Editor: It has become clear that we have a divided country. This division abodes in politics, race, justice, violence, socialization, religion, education, homelessness and just about every facet of life. There is no unity. Where do we start? One common denominator is we, the people. Without going into socialization, one possible solution is to have all young people, men and women when reaching 18 years of age, go into the military. Of course those physically or mentally challenged would be excused. However, those mentally excused would provide a data base to ensure they would be denied purchasing firearms or any destructive items. I realize this may raise objections, but what better way to “get a handle” on those who may pose a danger to society now and in the future. Today, there are over 70 countries requiring military service with varying times served. Some of the larger countries include, Austria, Brazil, China-does not need mandatory service, Denmark, Finland, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and many not included are De Jure service in which the government may call up recruits. The benefits of military service would include: 1. Equality - all would be treated the same 2. Unparalleled sense of patriotism, duty, honor and selfless service 3. Education and Specialty training 4. Health and Dental care 5. Leadership 6. Camaraderie - one for all and all for one 7. Physical fitness 8. Socialization with all classes 9. Trained military 10. Discipline One of the major concerns today is violence. If you look at the profile of most protesters and criminals, they are our young people. I suspect most are comprised from fatherless families, broken homes, drug addicted parents, unhappy, less educated and frustrated. I suspect of those who have committed crimes, not many were military veterans. If you ask anyone who has been in the military if they have benefited, I believe they would say yes. The question of cost would be a consideration, but I think most people would agree, government spending is incalculable. Not including money we send to other countries, money we spend nationally is outrageous! Money we have recently spent See page 49

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TMA sponsors end of year dances for graduates

Happy attendees at the Father Daughter dance The TMA Booster Club of Garden City continued their tradition of sponsoring the annual Mother-Son and Father-Daughter dances. The events were again held at the Stewart Manor Country Club on Thursday and Friday nights, respectively. The two nights were greatly attended, with close to 200 for the Mother-Son dance and approximately 230 for the Father-Daughter

dance, and the graduates and their parents were entertained with good food, great music and especially a lot of fun dancing and laughs! The TMA team that hosted the two nights especially wanted to thank John Parks for his hospitality at the Stewart Manor Country Club – two nights that made memories for so many!

Some of the mothers and songs gathered before their dance.

Girls are ready for graduation.

Celebrating graduation!

The boys are ready for the end of the year.

Everyone enjoyed some great food, along with dancing and socializing.

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Tradition 2031 team took first place on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the Lax Fest Tournament held at Farmindale State College!

Garden City resident Tim Goettelmann receives the Town of Hempstead's Make a Difference Award from Town Supervisor Don Clavin, also a Garden City resident. Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., Councilman Chris Carini, Councilman Tom Muscarella, Councilwoman Melissa Miller and Town Clerk Kate Murray presented the Town of Hempstead Make a Difference Award to Tim Goettelmann of Garden City. An all-time league leader in goals in Major League Lacrosse, Goettelmann’s stellar career on the field is solely matched by his charitable efforts in the community. Playing attack for the Long Island Lizards, Goettelmann boasts an outstanding

series of stats from his time on the field. So much so, the organization even went so far as to retire his number, #9, in honor of this extraordinary player. Goettelmann is the founder of Monsters Kids – a charitable organization that began in August of 2009 when he decided to donate his entire Long Island Lizards salary to Cohen Children’s Medical Center. Since then, Goettelmann has reignited the spark of rivalry between Garden City and Manhasset by hosting various Alumni lacrosse games to raise funds for this important medical center. To date, Monsters Kids has raised more than $750,000.

“Bagels and Books” at Hemlock School

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Parents were recently invited to join students at Hemlock School for “Bagels and Books.” Students enjoyed breakfast and shared books with their family members, showing how they have worked throughout this school year to become fluent readers. The event helped foster a love for reading, and Hemlock hopes to make it a tradition for years to come. Photo courtesy of Garden City Public Schools

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GARDEN CITY RECREATION AND PARK NEWS

The Best Secret in Town

Did you know that each of our neighbor hood parks runs a playground program every summer? Children entering 1st through 8th grades who are residents of the Village are invited to come to the park during the summer to find out what activities are taking place. Each park has its own “flavor” and “favorite” activities. The Park Directors and their staff run games, sports, tournaments, and arts and crafts activities during the day and into the evening. Trips are also run through the parks. These activities, except for the trips, are free to anyone attending. Registration is not necessary. A child may attend any day they choose. The children are supervised while in the park, but the children attending must be able to come and go to the park as they please or a parent or child care provider must be in attendance while the child participates. This program can not be used as babysitting. When: Monday through Friday beginning Monday, June 27, and ending Friday, August 12. Where: Nassau Haven, Edgemere, Tullamore, Grove, and Hemlock Parks Time: beginning 10 a.m. and running throughout the day, check your local park for posted schedules. This program is only as great as the children who attend. Please support our staff as they strive to create a great summer for the children.

2022 Gazebo Concerts on the Village Green

harmonies by this popular group. For additional information about these shows, please call Garden City Recreation and Parks at (516) 465-4075

Youth Basketball Camp

The Garden City Recreation Department will be conducting a Youth Basketball Camp for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades in September who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Come join us and learn what it takes to pass, dribble and shoot in this camp. The purpose of this program is to provide instruction in self-improvement, basketball fundamentals, team play, group cooperation, and most important of all, FUN! When: Monday July 11 through Thursday, July 14 OR Monday August 8 through Thursday, August 11 Where: St. Paul’s Field House Time: 9 -11:30 a.m. for children Fee: $ 130 each week To register for any of the above camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks office or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Youth Baseball Camp

Recreation and Parks will again conduct a Summer Baseball Camp for boys and girls that are residents of the Village of Garden City and entering 1st through 5th grades in September. This instructional program is offered for boys and girls entering 1st through 5th grades. The camp will focus on individual skill development, and the importance of playing together as a team. Youngsters in each age category will be divided into appropriate skill levels and will receive group instruction. EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Baseball Glove, Sneakers or Rubber Cleats When: Week of July 18 – 21 or week of July 25 - 28 Where: Community Park’s Baseball Fields Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Fee: $ 130 each week To register for any of the above camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks office or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Girls Softball Camp for Grades 3-8

Recreation and Parks’ softball camp will teach young aspiring players entering grades 3 through 8 the basic skills of softball. Every aspect of the game will be covered including hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and more. Team play will be emphasized. The goal of this camp is for young athletes to improve their overall self confidence and knowledge of the game.

When: August 1 to August 4 Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Where: Community Park Softball Field Cost: $ 130 To register for any of the above camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks office or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Incrediflix Filmaking Camps for Ages 7–13

Incrediflix is back for the summer! This very popular film making camp guides children through the aspects of this great hobby. Children will work in age appropriate groups to create and make their own short film. Topics are listed below. Lunch supervision is included for any child who would like to stay for both sessions of that week’s camp. All flix will be professionally edited and will be downloadable within a month after camp ends. Where: Community Park Tennis Hut Cost: $199 for each ½ day session, or $375 if you register for both sessions in the same week, bring your lunch, stay for two classes Our topics are:

Week of July 18–21

Live Action Flix 9:00 a.m. to noon Discover your filmmaking talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take part, as we'll guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, film, act, and more. You won't just make an incredible movie, you'll have the skills to make your own movies with friends. Lego Flix 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Bring Lego worlds to life! We provide Legos. You provide your imagination. Work in groups to create a Lego set with Lego characters for a stop-motion movie you'll storyboard, shoot, and add voiceovers too.

Week of August 1–4

Minecraft vs. Roblox Flix 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. Make a Minecraft or Roblox movie, or make a mashup movie! Work in groups to create a stop-motion movie full of games or challenges for your character to overcome. Students will create sets out of construction paper, make their Minecraft blocks, film, do voice-overs, and new for 2022, more set design effects like flowing lava! Animation Flix 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In this fast paced class, you’ll be creating up to 4 stop motion movies. These will include dinosaurs, whiteboard and toy car animations. And then you’ll get to make your own cartoon animation starring you and your voice! To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway

Avenue. Checks only please for this camp, made payable to Incrediflix.

Imagine Arts Academy Summer Camp for Those Entering Grades 1–5

Recreation and Parks will offer the following summer art camps in the cottages at St. Paul’s. The subjects of each camp and the dates are as follows: Crayola® Artblazers (July 18–22) Participants discover inspiring masterpieces and artists who have changed the world of art. They will experiment with different techniques and use Crayola® art materials to express their ideas. They design a unique, artist inspired creation in each class. Crayola® Wild World (August 22–26) - Are you ready for an art expedition? Let the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom inspire your curiosity and creativity. Learn about animals and find out how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques and use Crayola brand products to create animal-inspired art projects. Children entering grades 1 to 5 may register for either a 9 a.m. to noon class OR a 1 to 4 p.m. class. The fee for each week will be $370, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Summer Chess Wizards Camps Announced

Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children ages 5 through 12 who want to learn the game of chess! Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. Kids will play in mini tournaments, have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals, abstract thinking, and forming concrete opinions. Instructors (who are called “Wizards”) provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class and no additional purchase is required to attend. All students will receive a trophy, puzzle folder and wizards t-shirt. Come join the fun!!! Two weeks of camp will be offered for this program: July 25–28 from 9 a.m. to noon OR Noon to 3 p.m. August 1–4 from 9 a.m. to noon OR Noon to 3 p.m. All classes will be held in St. Paul’s Cottages.

The cost of each 4-day, 3-hour camp is $175. Your child may register for a full day and bring lunch at a cost of $257. To register for this program, please visit the Chess Wizards website at www. chesswizards.com.website at www. chesswizards.com.

GC Recreation & Parks Presents Mad Science Camp

July 25–29

Mad Science of Long Island is a company who provides a wonderful learning experience in a camp setting. Residents of the Village of Garden City entering grades 1–5 are encouraged to attend. The topics and details for each camp are listed below. For any Science Camp, all checks should be made payable to LI Steam Group. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. For all weeks (These camps run Monday through Friday unless noted): Where: St. Paul’s Center Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR 1 to 4 p.m. Fee: $370, checks only made payable to LI Steam Group Weekly topics are:

July 5–8

July 11–15

Topic: Motion Madness Science and engineering go hand in hand as we explore what machines and nature have in common. Campers will build various structures as they learn the FUN-damental forces that affect motion.

Topic: Ready to ROBOT (FOUR DAYS, $280) ($25 additional fee during the first day of class) Children will learn the uses of robots in our world and spend time experimenting with them in this fun session! Participants will build their own working robot to take home with them at the end of the camp.

Topic: BOTS Lab ($30 additional fee during the first day of class) Explore the world of robotics in the hands on class! Campers take home awesome daily science projects and will complete a robot that they will take home at the end of the camp!

August 1–5

Topic: NASA Space Academy Discover the frontiers of space as campers explore our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of the solar system! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered in the camp.

August 8–12

Topic: Brixology Using Lego bricks, kids build a different engineering themed project in each class! They explore different engineering fields while using critical thinking and creative problem solving to improve their creations!

August 15–19

Topic: Crazy Chemworks Participants will learn real lab techniques and safety procedures while using these throughout the week making crazy concoctions and chemical combinations. Glow in the dark,

potions, slime and other projects with be introduced.

Recreation Tennis Camps for Ages 4–15

Recreation and Park’s Tennis Camp program offers Village resident children aged 4 to 15 an opportunity to learn or advance their tennis skills while working with experienced tennis pros in a fun setting. Our camps are set by age and children will be grouped according to ability within their camp. All sessions are held at the Community Park Tennis Center. The age of the child at the start of the session will determine which session the child may attend and proof of age may be required. Please read the information below to determine which camp your child is eligible to attend. Equipment needed: flat soled sneakers and a tennis racket (Rackets provided for Peewees). All Camps will follow the same session dates: Session A: June 27 – July 1 Session B: July 5 – 8 (Tues – Fri) Session C: July 11–14 Session D: July 18–21 Session E: July 25–28 Session F: August 1 – 4 Session G: August 8 – 11 PEEWEE CAMP – For ages 4 to 6. Skills are learned by fun and easy to do drills taught by our tennis staff. Time: 9 – 9:55 a.m. Cost: $ 75 NOVICE CAMP – For ages 6 and 7. This camp will teach serving, rallying, and the basics of a tennis game, keeping it fun for the younger tennis set. Time: 9–10:30 a.m. Cost: $125

JUNIOR CAMP – For ages 8–11. For all levels of experience, this camp will group players by ability so that everyone can move to the next level. Time: 10 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Cost: $149 JUNIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 8 to 11. For the more serious, more advanced students. Knowledge of the game required. Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Cost: $149 SENIOR CAMP - For ages 12 to 15. For all levels of experience. Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Cost: $149 SENIOR ADVANCED CAMP - For children ages 12 to 15. For the more serious, more advanced students. Knowledge of the game required. Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Cost: $149

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To register for any of the above camps, please visit the Recreation and Parks office or if you have a password you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Get a Jump on the Summer

US Sports and Garden City Recreation have again joined up to run our very popular summer sports programs at Community Park and St. Paul’s. Weekly summer programs include soccer, multisport, flag football, field hockey, lacrosse, and golf. They also offer Parent and Me classes as well as 3 to 5 year old squirt programs! These programs are open to Village residents ages 2 to 11 years. To see what is offered and to register, please visit US Sports website at www.usasportgroup.com and look for Garden City.

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Girls Varsity Lacrosse ends season with awards, team dinner

Nassau County Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association Dinner (left to right): Coach Dave Ettinger, assistant coach Janet Rogler, Marie Cacciabaudo, Emily Romeo, Mabel Overbeck, Kendal Morris, Kristen Hegarty, Kyle Finnell, Kasey Prybylski, Carla Curth, Amanda Grimes, Caitlin McNaboe, and assistant coach Gina Leake.

Year-End Team Dinner: Senior Awards presented by the underclassmen, while the seniors sported their new Girls Lacrosse Alumni sweatshirts.

While season field play ended with a County Championship and LIC game, the Garden City Girls Varsity Lacrosse team continued with awards and celebrations throughout the month of June. On Tuesday, June 7, eleven players attended the Section VIII Nassau County Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association Awards Dinner at Crest Hollow. Senior captain Meghan Rode, who was an integral part of the team and a mentor despite her injury, was a keynote speaker giving an inspiring speech to a packed room of players, coaches, and parents. Senior captain Caitlin McNaboe was named a U.S. Lacrosse ALLAMERICAN along with eight other players from across Section VIII. “An All-American is a player who exhibits superior skills and tech-

MENTION: Senior captain Carla Curth, senior Kristen Hegarty, sophomore Kendal Morris ALL-CONFERENCE: Senior Kasey Prybylski, sophomore Emily Romeo UNSUNG HERO: Senior goalie Amanda Grimes As is tradition, The Men’s Association once again sponsored the annual Boys Athletic Association/ Girls Athletic Association Awards ceremony on Monday, June 13, at the Garden City High School. Coaches, parents, and faculty were among those in attendance. Three lacrosse-focused awards were presented by Coach Dave Ettinger and assistant coaches Jane Rogler and Gina Leake. Senior captain Caitlin McNaboe was bestowed the Patricia Sandford Most Outstanding Lacrosse Player Award.

niques and possesses exceptional game sense and knowledge. A USA Lacrosse All-American is one of the best players in the United States, while also embodying excellent sportsmanship.” Senior Kasey Prybylski was bestowed the title of USA Lacrosse ALL-ACADEMIC. “An All-Academic honoree is a player who exhibits exemplary lacrosse skills, good sportsmanship on the field, and represents high standards of academic achievement in the classroom.” In addition to the aforementioned, the following awards were announced: ALL-COUNTY: Senior captain Caitlin McNaboe, junior Marie Cacciabaudo, sophomore Mabel Overbeck, freshman Kyle Finnell ALL-COUNTY HONORABLE

Seniors receiving honors at the Coaches Association awards dinner: Caitlin McNaboe, Kristen Hegarty, Kasey Prybylski, Carla Curth, Amanda Grimes, and Meghan Rode.

Senior Kristen Hegarty was given the Donna Walsh Team Player Lacrosse Award. And Meghan Rode received the Lois Chapman Dedication Lacrosse Award. Overall athletic awards were also given to these talented and dedicated athletes: Maggie Moran: Mike Staab Award in recognition of being the best teammate and going out of her way to make the season enjoyable for everyone. She also received the G.A.A. Point Award for her participation in athletics with spirit, enthusiasm, attitude, interest and skill. Kasey Prybylski: Dr. “D” Award in recognition of all around athletic and scholastic ability. Olivia Cappello: Patrick Ryan Award as recognition of being a student-athlete who volunteers her time

G.A.A. Lacrosse Award winners pictured with Coaches Rogler, Leake and Ettinger: Kristen Hegarty (Team Player), Caitlin McNaboe (Most Outstanding Player), and Meghan Rode (Dedication). Photo credit: Ed Rotondo Photography

G.A.A. Award winners: Kristen Hegarty, Caitlin McNaboe, Olivia Cappello, and Meghan Rode. for worthwhile activities. Meghan Rode: Bob Allen Unsung Hero Award, which is given to a member of the Garden City athletic program who has worked extremely hard for the betterment of her team with little outside recognition. Caitlin McNaboe: Captain of both Varsity Soccer and Varsity Lacrosse, Caitlin received the William L. Fuller Award in recognition of outstanding leadership in athletics. Post-season, Caitlin McNaboe was also named to Newsday’s Girls

Maggie Moran posing with her three G.A.A. Awards.

Kasey Prybylski received the Dr. “D” Award.

Lacrosse All Long Island Second Team, which highlights the best players from across the island. The celebrations continued as the Garden City Girls Varsity Lacrosse team hosted the first annual year-end dinner at The Garden City Casino on Wednesday, June 15. Parents and players joined together to honor an amazing season by very talented lacrosse players. The captains’ parents gave an introductory toast, followed by heartfelt speeches by the five youth lacrosse coaches

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for the Class of 2022: Bill Reilly, Kevin Hegarty, Matt Prybylski, Joe Gambino, and Rob Cappello. After enjoying a delicious meal from Skip Curth’s American Beauty Restaurants and gelato from Enzo’s Pizzeria, the players each stood to express what they loved most and what they would miss most about the team. Finally, the underclassmen surprised the seniors with the first annual Senior Awards, complete with trophies and endearing speeches for each senior.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 as they continue their journeys in college next year. Best of luck to the four seniors playing Division 1 Lacrosse next year: Meghan Rode (Syracuse University), Caitlin McNaboe (Marist College), Carla Curth (Binghamton University), and Kristen Hegarty (American University). And best wishes to the underclassmen as they continue the deep tradition and legacy of Garden City Girls Lacrosse.

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Garden City Wolves win Hershey summer classic

The Garden City Wolves The BU15 Garden City Wolves had a sweet finish to its 2021/2022 soccer campaign. After winning the LIJSL Premier Division in the fall of 2021, the GC Wolves, along with three players from the GC Falcons, traveled to Hershey PA over Fathers’ Day weekend for the Hershey Summer Classic soccer tournament. The GC Wolves started off strong with a 3-0 victory and clinched the tournament championship (and the five pound Hershey chocolate bar) with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Barca Academy Pro.

The Wolves went undefeated (4-0) and conceded only 1 goal the entire tournament. Congrats to all the boys on a successful season! The Hershey Summer Classic roster: Jacob Antilety, Michael Atteritano, Vincent Chen, James Costa, Daniel Khattab, Alex Komorowski, Leo Licari, JP Maher, Gianluigi Mazzella, Michael McAndrews, Ian Pupke, Julian Santana, Michael Sciscente, Gerard Schiraldi, Luca Siragusa, and coaches, Dom Atteritano and Tim McAndrews.

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Tradition 2025 leading the way at Summer Genesis tournament in Hershey, Pa. The 2025 team is the oldest Tradition team in the program. For more information, please visit www.traditionlax.org

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