The Garden City News (8/24/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, August 24, 2018

Vol. 94, No.49

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ADRB to discuss future concepts for Sears property

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

The Garden City Police Department recently participated in the National Night Out crime/drug awareness program at the Garden City Pool. Above, GC Detective Rich Pedone poses with some young pool patrons. See page 33.

CPOA initiates search for new high school ambassador

It’s that time of year when all things relating to new beginnings for students come to pass: new classes, new text books, new friends, and new experiences. This last is where the CPOA High School Ambassador Program comes in. Some nine years ago, the Garden City Central Property Owners’ Association offered high

school juniors and seniors the opportunity to become involved in Village affairs and to serve as Ambassadors from their schools to the CPOA. It took off like a shot, and since then each year, when the Senior member graduates and goes off to college, the CPOA adds one new Junior Class student to the organization as the current Junior moves up to

his/her Senior position. The program is open to all students no matter the high school they attend. It is required that the applicant live in the Central Section. At least one person in applicant’s family must be a member of the Garden City Central Property Owners’ Association. See page 42

On the agenda for the Village of Garden City’s Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) meeting on Tuesday, August 28, is a discussion item on future concepts for the current Sears building, 1111 Franklin Avenue, which is now owned by the Bethpage-based commercial property management and development firm Steel Equities. The high-profile Garden City building was previously owned by Sears Holdings and sold to Steel Equities earlier this year, after much speculation about the future of all Sears department stores as hundreds of locations have closed nationwide in the past 18 months. Steel Equities owns and operates several notable commercial and office buildings along Franklin Avenue, including 1100 Franklin. The Village Board of Trustees questioned former trustee and current executive director of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, Dennis Donnelly, about Sears’ future at meetings in 2016 and earlier this year. Donnelly spoke with The Garden City News on August 22 and said the ADRB discussion was a preliminary step, as Sears remains open and still has years left on its lease for 1111 Franklin. “Steel Equities owns a number of buildings in the village, and most of their buildings have some component of NYU-Winthrop Health system in them. Although Sears is physically still in the building the ADRB’s agenda item, I believe, is to discuss some conceptual idea of what to do with the Sears’ space. Eventually, Sears will not be there although no announcement on its future has been made. The building has been sold and its owner (Steel Equities) is looking to the day when Sears is not there, and what would or could be acceptable uses with any necessary changes that the village’s ADRB would be okay with, or not okay with,” Donnelly explained. There is no current application on file with the Village of Garden City for a future use or potential change to the physical building at 1111 Franklin Avenue. In a February meeting on the Streetscape plan for the village’s downtown, attended by the Board of Trustees, architecture and building department officials, and Garden City Chamber members, Mayor Daughney mentioned the potential for a residential development to be located along Franklin Avenue, and specifically the Sears’ location as a possible site down the road. He mentioned the building in reference to the changing dynamics of the Garden City shopping and downtown experience, as the village has seen progress in See page 42

Cool happenings at GC Community Church PAGES 40-41 GC Public Schools getting ready for year PAGE 3

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

No decision yet The court hearing on whether to invalidate the Village's decision to eliminate the paid firefighters' jobs was postponed from this week until next week. We've heard that there are talks ongoing between the Village and union, although neither side has released any official statements. Although a small part of us would like to see a court weigh in on the issue of whether the Open Meetings Law was violated (which could be a reason to void the Board's action), in reality a settlement might be the best thing for the Village. There has been a huge amount of animosity between the sides, both online and in print. There has also been quite a bit of misinformation we've seen in comments on various Facebook pages.

If the union and Village can come to an agreement, much of the animosity will cool down, which is a good thing. But think how much better it would have been if the issue of whether Garden City wants to continue paying for firefighters was debated in public to begin with, instead of in secret. There could have been level headed discussion from all parts of the community about costs vs. benefits, and in the end everyone would have felt like their opinion mattered. And that is why the Open Meetings Law exists. It's not there to trip up the members of boards, it's there to make sure that even in a representative democracy people understand and can participate in local government.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

Pensions for volunteers? To the Editor: I could not believe my eyes. Last week’s article on the village being engaged in examining benefits for volunteer fire department members really blew me away. Are pigs flying now? I’d like to believe that this is a bad joke. We truly love our volunteers, and very much appreciate all that they do, but pensions for volunteers? You gotta be kidding me. No? Hey, then let’s take on a few more burdens. I’m sure there are people out there with a few more great ideas! Seriously - can we stop with all the spending? These days, how could anyone in their right mind consider saddling the taxpayers with another burden of paying pensions, and even consider a defined benefit plan at that! Taxpayers are already forking over for abusively huge property taxes ballooned by defined benefit pension plans for the elite people of these times - certain large groups of taxpayer-paid employees. Private companies did away with defined benefit plans decades ago, yet the convenient taxpayer tool is still being used and abused, on top of paying out high salaries and benefits. Trapped by politicians’ inertia and ineffectiveness, and seemingly in-the-bag arbitration judges, taxpayers are legally robbed due to the bad laws and contracts made and not being undone. By the way, I agree with the GC Board in terminating the paid fire staff. Enough is enough. Endless problems, arbitration and cost. Sad, but true. The die was cast, and they lost the gamble. Be done with it. Don’t fix what’s not broke. Let’s NOT create another costly and burdensome problem, and a pension monster at that. Shawn McCormick

Volunteers not to blame

To the Editor: As the wife of a GCFD volunteer,

the most important thing to me is that my husband and his fellow fire fighters help their community and come home safe. I have read comments on social media since this decision was made three weeks ago that are APPALLING. Do you really think this helps? Someone actually suggested that the volunteers STOP answering calls until the paid fire fighters are brought back? That blew me away. They are calling them back stabbers. This is not acceptable and an outright lie. Look at the comments on the GC News regarding the letters to the editor and the articles posted or the FB pages. This is absurd. Maintaining the safety of the Village, its citizens and their property is ALL the Volunteers want to do. They willingly put themselves in harms way to HELP. No one wants anyone to lose their jobs, but this situation has been ongoing for YEARS. Response times haven’t changed. Mrs O’Leary’s cow hasn’t left the barn. A fire call comes in and it’s answered. People can agree to disagree on this issue, but do it respectfully. The volunteers are getting lambasted and called names for willingly wanting to help and they will still show up in your time of need. These volunteers have families and loved ones who now worry about the crazy behavior currently going on when they run out the door. It’s bad enough to worry about them running towards a fire, NOW we have to worry about them being put in a volatile situation when all they want to do is help their community? Regina Moran

Old trees should be removed To the Editor: So, according to a Garden City resident, the Village should not remove, take down, large, old trees that predate the soccer fields. Now I may have this wrong but I always thought that unless a tree was See page 43

Students can meet their teachers before the year begins. Get results!

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call our Garden City office at 294-8900 for more information.

All seven Garden City Public Schools will open their doors to students on Tuesday, September 4th – and much work has been done this summer to freshen the buildings and fields in anticipation of the students’ return. PreOpening Day activities will be taking place at each building: On Tuesday, August 28th, Garden City High School will hold its Freshman Orientation (A-L, 10am; M-Z, 1pm), and Marching Band Camp begins at 3:30pm. On Thursday, August 30th, all K-5 students are invited to a Meet & Greet with their teachers at Stewart, Stratford, Hemlock, Homestead, and Locust from 9am to 10:30am. On Friday, August 31st, Visiting Day at Garden City Middle School will take place from 9:30am to 11am. Superintendent’s Conference Days are being held for all staff on Wednesday, August 29th and Thursday, August 30th at Garden City High School. The Garden City Public Schools 2018-2019 Calendar and Parent Guide has

been posted to the district website under the “Parents” dropdown and under the maroon sidebar, “About Our District”: www.gardencity. k12.ny.us. The district would like to thank the GC PTA’s 2018-2019 District Calendar Coordinator and PTA Past President Michelle Kaiserman and the GC PTA for their efforts in coordinating the daily school district calendar event information. Parents of current students will receive a hard copy of the calendar in the mail. A limited number of extra copies are currently available for non-parent residents in the Administration Building, 56 Cathedral Avenue, during regular business hours. From the Board of Education, Administration, and the staff of Garden City Public Schools, please enjoy the last few days of summer. We look forward to an exciting first day on September 4th, and extend best wishes to all our students for a successful 2018-2019 school year!

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OPEN HOUSE 3 Sandy Court Sunday 2-4PM

Located on .39 acres on a private cul-de-sac, this spacious cape has 2480 sq. feet of living space that backs on to a golf course with fairway views! The first floor features a large formal living room that leads to a classic formal dining room both with an abundance of windows, an eat-in-kitchen which adjoins the family room with a wood-burning fireplace, an expansive master bedroom with a full bath, two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The second floor offers an oversized bedroom, a full bath and a spacious attic for storage. With superb proximity to award winning Garden City Schools, LIRR and shopping, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss out on this valuable opportunity!

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Set on .73 acres, this stately manor offers a rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional home in Garden City’s most prestigious and private neighborhood known as “The Hill”. Located in the acclaimed Garden City School District within close proximity to the renowned Garden City Golf Club and charming Village main street, the residence is wonderfully convenient to Manhattan, JFK and LGA, the Hamptons, the LIRR and all major highways. The current owners have completely renovated this house maintaining it’s classic elegance while reflecting an aesthetic that is equal parts polished and comfortable. Perfectly sized, this home offers an open floor plan where all the rooms flow seamlessly, are warm and inviting and every inch is meant to be lived in and enjoyed. A must see! Please call Cheryl or Mary for additional information and to schedule an appointment.

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Sen. Hannon collects supplies for Back to School drive

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Garden City) is partnering with the United Way, Long Island Nets, Senator Elaine Phillips, and local libraries to host a “Back to School Backpacks and Supplies Drive” to assist needy students in the area. “As a New York State Senator, one of my top priorities is to ensure that our children have the tools necessary to support their pursuit of knowledge and education and to feel prepared for success,” said Senator Hannon. “With the new school year quickly approaching, I am happy to be coordinating this backpack and supplies drive with the United Way, Long Island Nets, Senator

Phillip’s and our local libraries. Supplies needed include backpacks, pens, pencils, rulers, protractors, lined paper, notebooks, composition paper, folders, binders, basic calculators, glue sticks, and highlighters. The drive will run through August 31st. Donations may be dropped off at: Senator Kemp Hannon’s Community Office – 595 Stewart Avenue, Ste. 540, (516) 739-1700 Garden City Library – 60 Seventh Street, Garden City, (516-742-8405) For more information, please call Senator Hannon’s Community office at 516-739-1700.

Western Property Owners Association Update

The WPOA has scheduled a meeting for a 3rd Track update for Tuesday, September 4th at 7:30pm at Homestead School. At 7pm that same evening, the WPOA Board will run a very brief meeting to consider the 2018-2019 schedule and a few other matters. The WPOA held an informative meeting on the St. Paul’s proposal and the firefighter issue earlier this week. On the WPOA website, gcWPOA.com, a survey on St Paul’s is now available under the Notices section. Please fill

out and feel free to send any additional comments to President Gerry Kelly at gerry7th@gmail.com The WPOA wants to thank its Trustees, Bob Bolebruch and Stephen Makrinos, for following up on the WPOA Board’s concern for the paid firefighters not pension eligible at this time. The WPOA appreciates all the hours volunteer and paid firefighters spend protecting residents and serving homes and work sites across the metropolitan area. Thank you!

Conversational, opinionated, wordsmith?

We are looking for writers in our community to compose news articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section. E-mail submissions: editor@gcnews.com

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• Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info. Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words. • Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

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You never know in Garden City who is staying at the Garden City Hotel or who is playing golf at any of our three renowned golf courses. For example, here is a photo of famous singer and entertainer Perry Como from 1953. That’s him in the center swinging his club with a cigarette in his mouth. He is photographed at the Garden City Country Club where he often played in those days, as golf was a passion of his for most of his life. He died in Florida in 2001 at the age of 88.

GOT JUNK? GET CASH! If you’re looking to sell something, place an ad in our Classifieds section! Call 516-294-8000 for rates and details.

Jerry Barry 516-746-0406 226 7th Street, Lower Level Garden City jerrybarry@allstate.com Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Northbrook, IL © 2013 Allstate Insurance Co.

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9 Vehicles entered: On August 15th gift cards were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Tullamore Road residence. Two other vehicles in the area were entered with no reported loss. If a tree falls: On August 15th a large tree limb fell on Mulberry Avenue. Multiple violations: On August 16th, as a result of a traffic investigation on Washington Avenue, Garden City Police charged a 38 year old Hempstead woman for allegedly driving while her license was suspended, suspended registration, unregistered vehicle and uninsured operation. Criminal mischief: On August 17th Garden City Police investigated a criminal mischief on Andover Court where someone glued a fence gate shut with a sealant. Stolen wallet: On August 17th a wallet containing money and credit cards was reported stolen from a Garden City Plaza office. Laptop taken: On August 17th a laptop computer was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Wellington Road residence.

Arrest for leaving the scene: On August 18th Garden City Police arrested a 26 year old Queens man for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident which occurred on Clinton Road earlier in the day. The man was also charged with unlicensed operation. Laptop stolen: On August 18th a laptop computer was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Bayberry Avenue residence. Loose change was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Weyford Terrace residence. Arrest in raccoon killing: On August 19th, as a result of a joint investigation by Garden City Police Detectives and New York Environment Conservation Officers regarding a report of a subject beating and killing a raccoon on Fifteenth Street on July 19th, a 45 year old Garden City man was arrested for allegedly violating New York State Environmental

InspIrIng Women™

a free community health education program

All You need to Know About podIAtrY Please join us as Raymond Ferguson, DPM, Chief, Division of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at NYU Winthrop Hospital, discusses the following topics: • Diabetic Foot Care • Onychomycosis- The nail fungus among us • Bunions and Hammer Toes - why certain shoes hurt • Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spur

A question & answer period will be included. Thursday, September 6, 2018 Sign in: 6:45 PM Program: 7:00 PM NYU Winthrop Hospital Research & Academic Center Treiber Family Conference Center 101 Mineola Blvd. (Corner of Second Street in Mineola)

Admission is free, but seating is limited For reservations: Please call (516) 663-3916 or email: inspiringwomen@nyulangone.org For parking information call: 516-663-9761

Conservation laws. Aggravated harassment: On August 20th Garden City Police arrested a 20 year old Stewart Manor man for allegedly damaging his girlfriend’s phone and other property at her Garden City residence and for calling her multiple times threatening to assault her and damage other property. He was charged with felony criminal mischief and aggravated harassment. Wallet stolen: On August 20th an employee’s wallet was reported stolen from an office inside a Franklin

Avenue restaurant. Overdose cases: On August 20th Garden City Police Officers responded to a Garden City medical facility where two unresponsive males, ages 47 and 55, had apparently overdosed on heroin. Officers administered Naloxone to the men and they regained consciousness. They were then transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Lights out: On August 21st Garden City Police responded to a report of a traffic light malfunction on Cathedral Avenue at First Street. Broken glass: On August 21st police safeguarded Cherry Valley Avenue where a large amount of glass was found in the roadway. Nassau County Department of Public Works responded to the scene and removed the glass.

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THE OFFICE CAT

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GARDEN CITY UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net We hope that you and your family are having a fun-filled summer and enjoy any vacation time with your loved ones. The Village does not shut down during summer and we hope that you stay engaged. The Board of Trustees and staff continue to work on numerous projects, including the water tower construction, street and parking lot paving projects, operating the Pool at Community Park and other matters. We also encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. Our next meeting is Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. The Board may determine to change the date or hold an additional meeting prior to September 20 in order to address potential bidding matters and projects, and other matters. We will keep you advised.

while another 162 are pending closure. Second notices are being sent out for all outstanding open permits prior to the Oct 31, 2018 deadline. Although the Department is still dealing with high call volumes and long lead times for open permits, staff is asking residents to schedule a final inspection or provide the required documents prior to the deadline. One of the reasons that the Village is spending approximately $350,000 to digitize all Building Department records is to have greater control and access to all records and avoid paper mistakes or lost paperwork in the future. Many open permits can be closed by a simple inspection or by the filing of final paperwork by the contractor who completed the work.

Open Building Permits

Police to residents: Lock your car doors

In late April, the Building Department began mailing Open Permit letters as per Local Law 4-2017. These letters are parcel specific and residents whom have an open permit covered under this Local Law should have received a letter. Roughly 3,100 letters were mailed to address open permits in the system. The Building Department has been receiving required documents from contractors and homeowners, processing them and closing out the open permits. To date, the Department has issued 2,285 certificates of occupancy

The Garden City Police Department reports an increase of larcenies from autos as well as larcenies of autos throughout Nassau County. These thefts have occurred mostly in residential areas during the overnight hours and in most cases the targeted vehicles were left unlocked. In some of these incidents, the vehicle was stolen because a key was left inside. Garden City Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson offers the following tips to vehicle owners which may prove beneficial in protecting their

valuables from theft: • Keep your vehicle locked, secured and the alarm set, if so equipped. Completely close all windows. • Never leave or hide a smart key, valet key or spare key anywhere in or around your vehicle. • Keep valuables, personal items and money out of sight. Thieves are looking for a quick way to get money. Leaving loose change, wallets or handbags in your vehicle easily entices a thief to enter your vehicle. • Secure garage door openers to prevent access to your home. • At night, park your vehicle in well-lit areas. In addition, driveway lights are useful in deterring residential vehicle theft. Thefts involving unoccupied vehicles are, more often than not, just crimes of opportunity. When simple precautions are taken to reduce that opportunity, the likelihood of a vehicle-related theft is reduced. Alert residents are often instrumental in the apprehension of criminals, particularly subjects who commit larcenies involving vehicles. Residents are encouraged to promptly report suspicious activities, persons, noises or vehicles, including license plate numbers, to the Police Department by dialing 911. In addition, residents and property owners who have video surveillance systems that may contain footage of a crime on their property,

or a neighbor’s property, are encouraged to contact the Detective Division at 465-4150.

Yard cleanup: Be good to your neighbors

The Village reminds all that we have ordinances in our Village code that require homeowners to maintain their homes, including the structure itself, appearance, lawn, hedges and shrubs. For example, homeowners are prohibited from allowing hedges to overflow onto sidewalks. We receive numerous complaints about this condition as it impacts fellow residents from walking on sidewalks or riding bicycles. Please take a hard look at your landscaping. We are all neighbors. The condition and appearance of your home and yard reflect not just on you but also on the value of your neighbors’ homes. We are actively issuing tickets for any violations. Lawn cutting or any power gardening equipment is only permitted to be done during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The next Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 20, 2018 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. All residents are encouraged to attend.

Enjoy last play days of the summer at LICM Summer is coming to a close and LICM is helping families squeeze all the fun out of this last vacation week. Visitors this week can take one last ride on the “wild hogs” in the HandsOn Harley-Davidson™ exhibit, settle in for the final performances of Mo Willems’ “Elephant & Piggie” in the LICM Theater, make a splash in the waterplay area before it closes for the season and create some abstract art. Note: The Museum will close for its annual Fall Fix-Up from September 3-14. The Museum will re-open to the public on Saturday, September 15 and will and resume its Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule for the school year.

Sweet Dreams

Monday, August 27 to Friday, August 31 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Do you have sweet dreams of lollipops, soccer or butterflies? Join us for a unique workshop as you design your own pillowcase using fabric paint, markers and stamps. Listen to lullabies from around the world as you create the masterpiece of your dreams! To ensure

that visitors have ample time to create their pillowcases, timed tickets will be issued for this program. Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members).

Speak Up … Confidently

Monday, August 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. It's never too early to encourage kids to stand up in front of people and talk. Katie Crawford and other members of Girl Scout Troop 3271 will share some confidence boosting activities including breathing and stretching techniques and speaking exercises to help develop this important life skill. (Grownups will receive tips to improve their public speaking skills, as well.) After, decorate your own small megaphone to take home as reminder that you are ready to Speak Up! Ages: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.

Zooming with Color and Friction

Tuesday, August 28 at 2 p.m. Join us as we explore friction, the force that resists motion between two objects when they come in contact with

one another. Using ramps, different textures and rolling objects, experiment to see how friction works. Then, using paint and a variety of different sized balls, use friction to create your own work of art to take home. Ages: 5 and up. Fee:$4 with museum admission ($3 LICM members).

Green Teens

Tuesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore the worlds of science and nature with the Green Teens this summer in Our Backyard! Each week, dig deeper into the unknown through hands-on learning experiences on alternative energy, water, habitats, and more. This program is made possible with the support of National Grid. Ages: 3 and up. Free with museum admission.

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GCPD Back to School Safety Series: Safe Driving Practices It’s that time of year again. Summer vacation is almost over and schools will be opening soon. With that in mind the Garden City Police Department has put together a four-part series of articles to address back to school safety issues. Part One will address Safe Driving Practices; Part Two will address School Bus Safety; Part Three will address Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety; and Part Four will address Stranger Danger. When schools are opening in the morning and closing in the afternoon, the areas around schools are very busy and crowded. Parents and other adults can do much to improve traffic safety around our schools by driving cautiously, teaching their children safe practices, and limiting vehicle trips. In some cases, parents and other adults may be the cause of safety concerns. Drivers should obey all traffic laws and apply the following safety conscious practices.

Back to School Safe Driving Practices

• Although New York State does not have a law preventing children from sitting in the front seat, it is highly recommended that all children age 12 and under ride properly restrained in the back seat. Research indicates that this practice alone can reduce the chance of injury and death by as much as 30 percent. • When dropping off or picking up children at school, avoid parking on the opposite side of the street from the school. If you have to park on the opposite side of the street, NEVER call your children to your car. Always meet them on the school side of the road and walk them to your car. Also talk with them about what to do if you are not there on time. • Make sure children are careful opening car doors. Children should always get in and out of your vehicle through the rear curbside door. • Drivers should not double park or block traffic. Parking or waiting in red zones is also prohibited. • Do not block school buses or use areas designed for buses only. • Never stop or park in a crosswalk or within the posted crosswalk “No Parking” area. Students and other pedestrians rely on the crosswalk and need the visibility that the posted no parking buffer provides to cross the street safely. • Do not violate the law by using the excuse “I’ll just be here for a minute” when picking up or dropping off stu-

dents. • Do not make U-turns within school zones and avoid turning around in neighboring residents’ driveways. It’s hard enough to see children and even harder when you’re backing up or making U-turns. • Never leave a child of any age in a vehicle without adult supervision. A small child may rapidly suffer dehydration, heat exhaustion and consequent organ failure. Older children could play games that may lead to tragedy. • Learn the traffic patterns at the schools to avoid being a disruption. • SLOW DOWN, you’re free to drive even slower than the posted school zone speed limit and should when conditions warrant it such as, heavy rain, snow, fog, icy roads, darkness or heavy traffic conditions. • NEVER pass a stopped school bus when its red flashing lights are on. Whether you are behind the bus or approaching from the opposite direction, you must come to a full stop and remain stopped until warning lights are off. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA), from 2006 to 2015, 1,313 people were killed nationally in school bus-related accidents. Many of these fatalities were caused by motorists who failed to stop for stopped school buses. Motorists should keep in mind that young children usually see and hear differently than adults. Children only have two-thirds the peripheral vision adults have and they have difficulty determining the source of a sound. They are still learning to judge distance and speed. When a car is coming toward them, they cannot accurately judge how fast it is traveling or how long it will take to cover the distance. Children focus on one thing at a time. If they are playing with friends or riding bikes it is unlikely they are aware of your car. Children are spontaneous and have trouble stopping an action once started. Children also tend to overestimate their abilities, thinking they can run across a street before the light changes or a car approaches. If parents and other motorists make a habit to incorporate these safe practices into their routines, the risk of injury or death to anyone in the school zone will be greatly reduced. The Garden City Police Department encourages everyone to read Part Two “School Bus Safety” in next week’s issue.

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BY GARY SIMEONE The title of the book is Christopher Smart’s Cat, and it is the fourth published novel in Adelphi University professor Igor Webb’s illustrious writing career. In his book, Webb reflects on the horrors of the Holocaust through the eyes of children. Webb himself was a child of Slovakian descent who was involved in the genocidal period of World War II. “The book is a reflection on the second half of the twentieth century during the Holocaust period, through the eyes of children,” said Webb, who is an English professor and director of the Creative Writing Program at Adelphi. “The book is written through the lens of several different central European writers who were children during this time period.” The two-hundred-plus-page novel is a combination of fiction and nonfiction, and is written through the vantage point of several notable writers, including Virginia Woolf, W.G Sebald, Danilo Kis, and Ivan Klima. “When the novelist Philip Roth was alive, he had asked me to reach out to some these writers to gain their per-

spectives of their time during the holocaust,” Webb recalled. In his book, Webb also uses the character of eighteenth-century poet Christopher Smart to tell the story of displacement, flight, and resettlement in this dark period of human history. Webb said that one of his main themes in the book is the resiliency inside of all of us during difficult times in our lives. “The Holocaust was a period when people were not just in the face of death, but barbarism of every kind,” said Webb. “They used literature to make life vivid.” Webb has written three previous novels. They include a memoir on his trip to his native land of Slovakia, a book on the criticism of nineteenth century fiction and a short story compilation. He has also written numerous poems and essays that have appeared in publications such as The New Yorker, The Hudson Review, and The American Scholar. Christopher Smart’s Cat was released in March on Amazon through Dos Madres Press Publications.

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As is tradition every summer, Mineola-Garden City Rotary is excited to once again welcome back two students representing RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) at its next meeting, Monday, August 27th, noon, at the Garden City Hotel. Rotary’s main focus is to bring together businesses and leaders to provide humanitarian service. Begun in Australia many years ago, RYLA was created to help teach our future leaders how to handle obstacles and gain leadership qualities that will help them as they encounter the real world. Through RYLA, Rotarians have taught youth values that will build future Rotarians with its primary motto, “Service Above Self.” In our Rotary District 7255, RYLA is a completely student run program. Students begin RYLA as high school sophomores and can continue on even into college. Many students who have entered this program have been introduced to it through a Rotary-based high school club, Interact, which focuses on implementing the “Service Above Self” motto. Entering RYLA further develops an individual’s will to help others. RYLA brings together young adults from all different walks of life into a close-knit community. Through many team-building activities, students begin to become

more aware of what is going on around them. Through their new consciousness, values of compassion and acceptance are emphasized. Rotary looks forward to welcoming RYLArians Darien Lombardo and Minolli Aye, who will report on their RYLA experiences, how RYLA works, and the process toward moving forward as facilitators and senior leaders. Rotary meets on the 2nd & 3rd Mondays throughout the year at the Garden City Hotel. New members and attendees at lunch meetings are welcome (Fee: $25 per person). To reserve, please call Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Club President at (516) 551-3931.

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Last week’s column related to issues involving elderly parental care by children. This week, some thoughts involving another important national concern, but one largely affecting a different demographic segment, burgeoning student loan debt. About 44 million Americans have outstanding student loans, with total indebtedness of approximately $1.5 trillion, an amount higher than either credit card debt or car loan debt. According to Forbes magazine, the average member of the Class of 2016 has $37,172 in student loan debt. About 2 million borrowers have indebtedness of over $100,000. Not surprisingly, student debt disproportionately affects people in their twenties and thirties. Obviously, it is important not to paint with too broad a brush about student debt. Education can be a very worthy investment, both in terms of personal development and in preparing for a rewarding and remunerative career. Many students and their parents are careful to shop around for affordably priced education, taking advantage of financial aid, scholarships and campus employment provided by colleges, with a view toward keeping student indebtedness to a minimum. On the other hand, there are serious issues for more than a few student borrowers. Over 10 percent of the loans are in serious default (over 90 days late), a rate far higher than for other types of loans. And a major concern for borrowers is that student loans are generally not dischargeable in bankruptcy, although there are some loan forgiveness programs in place for individuals who choose certain career paths. Even beyond default situations, excessive student debt produces considerable ripples in society. For example, a huge debt loan can lead to postponement of home ownership, or even of marriage or having children. As with parental care, there is no single cost effective solution to student loan issues, and proposals to guarantee free college tuition to all are simply too expensive; we simply do not need another massive entitlement program. As discussed in a previous column, the New York SUNY tuition program has considerable limitations and shortcomings.

However, there may be some ways to ameliorate the situation, at least at the margins. As University of Tennessee law professor (and Instapundit blogger) Glenn Reynolds suggests, it may be appropriate for colleges who receive tuition payments in the form of subsidized student loans in effect to have some skin in the game. Mr. Reynolds’s suggestion is to allow student debtors to discharge their obligations in bankruptcy after a reasonable time (5-10 years), but to require institutions accepting such aid to be liable for some portion (say 10 to 20 percent) of the discharged balance. Mr. Reynolds believes this rule would insure that universities are very careful that loan recipients are fully committed to graduating and pursuing a realistic career path. At a minimum, the educational institutions would be likely to warn students of the risks of excessive loans. It also would be helpful if employers of recent university graduates were further involved in addressing the loan issues, although some already lessen further debt accumulation by providing tuition assistance for job related courses and others allow payroll deductions for Section 529 college savings accounts. One incremental solution might be found in a recent private letter ruling by the Internal Revenue Service relating to 401k contributions by employers that offset student loan repayments. While private letters are not binding, they provide informal guidance as to IRS thinking. Basically, the ruling permits a plan design whereby employees participating in an employer’s 401k plan and who are making student loan repayments of at least 2 percent of compensation to receive the employer contribution of 5 percent of compensation whether or not the employee contributes other assets to the plan. This at least allows student borrowers to make loan repayments while continuing to have assets put aside for retirement. Again, student loan debt is an important issue without a silver bullet situation. There are some possible incremental solutions, but avoiding loan traps will also require common sense by students and their families.

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Back to School backpack, supply drive at GC Library Senator Kemp Hannon in conjunction with the Long Island Nets and United Way of Long Island is sponsoring a Back to School Backpack and Supply Drive. A collection box will be located in the lobby of the Garden City Public

Library throughout the month of August. Supplies needed include backpacks, pens, pencils, rulers, crayons, protractors, lined paper, notebooks, composition paper, folders, binders, basic calculators, glue sticks, and highlighters.

Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii Garden City Public Library Tuesday, September 6th, at 2pm Georgia O’Keeffe is best known for her New Mexican landscapes, early precisionist abstract New York cityscapes, and large scale intimate paintings of flowers. On view at the New York Botanical Gardens are twenty of O’Keeffe’s depictions of Hawaii, created during a nine-week trip commissioned by the Hawaiian Pineapple Company. The NYBG is displaying the original art, which has not been together in New York since its

debut in 1940, in the Library. In the Conservatory, a lush flower show evoking the Hawaii gardens and landscapes that inspired O’Keeffe highlights the remarkable flora and ecological complexity of Hawaii. Professor Thomas Germano will present a visual lecture about the NYBG exhibit and the life and work of Georgia O’Keeffe. This visual presentation is open to all. No registration is required. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Coffee & Tea by the Book The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis Garden City Public Library Tuesday, September 18th at 9:30am A special Coffee & Tea by the Book will be held on Tuesday, September 18th at 9:30 AM. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will moderate a discussion of The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis. At this book discussion, there will be a question and answer period with the author via Skype. In her latest captivating new novel, The Masterpiece, Fiona Davis takes readers into the world of the glamorous lost art school within Grand Central Terminal, where two very different women strive to make their mark on a world set against them. It is 1928 and twenty-five-year-old Clara Darden is teaching at the lauded Grand Central School of Art. A talented illustrator, she has dreams of creating cover art for Vogue,

but not even the prestige of the school can override the public’s disdain for a “woman artist.” Nearly fifty years later, the once luminous terminal is full of grime and danger, and its very existence is threatened by developers who seek to construct a skyscraper in its place. A former socialite forced to take a job in the information booth, Virginia Clay, stumbles upon the abandoned art school in the terminal and is drawn into the battle to save Grand Central Terminal. Registration begins in person at the Reference Desk on Wednesday, August 29th at 9:30am and is limited to Garden City Public Library cardholders. You may pick up a copy of the book at registration. NonGarden City Library cardholders may register in person beginning September 10th if space is available.

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Storytimes

News From the Children’s Room

Registration online (www. gardencitypl.org) on EventKeeper begins on Mon., Sept. 17th, 2018. Nonresidents can register beginning Mon., Oct. 1st, 2018. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the storytime. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. Storytime schedules are subject to change. Special needs children are welcome with an adult. Rhyme Time Storytime For children ages 6 months – 29 months (born May 2016 - April 2018) with a parent or caregiver. Program is thirty minutes. • Thurs. at 10:00am; Oct. 4th - Nov. 29th (No Oct. 18th and Nov. 22nd). You and Your Toddler Storytime For children ages 2½ – 3½ (born April 2015 – April 2016) with a parent or caregiver. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. • Mon. at 11:30am; Oct. 1st – Nov. 26th (No Oct. 8th and Nov. 12th). • Tues. at 11:30am; Oct. 2nd – Nov. 27th (No Nov. 6th). Little Listeners Storytime For children ages 3 – 5 (born Oct. 2013 – Oct. 2015, not yet in Kindergarten), without an adult. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. • Tues. at 1:30pm; Oct. 2nd – Nov. 27th (No Nov. 6th). • Wed. at 1:30pm; Oct. 3rd – Nov. 28th (No Oct. 24th, 31st, and Nov. 21st). Kindergarten and First Grade Combined Storytime For children presently enrolled in Kindergarten and First Grade. Program is forty-five minutes.

• Tues. at 3:45pm; Oct. 2nd – Nov. 27th (No Nov. 6th).

Book Discussions

Registration in the Children’s Room only, begins on Mon., Sept. 17th, 2018. Non-residents can register beginning Mon., Oct. 1st, 2018. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. All programs are one hour. Chapter Chat For children presently enrolled in second grade. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more. Program is one hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. • Wed., Nov. 14th, 4pm-5pm; Captain Awesome to The Rescue by Stan Kirby. The Book Ends For children presently enrolled in Grades 3, 4 and 5. Join us for games and activities! Program is one hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. • Mon., Nov. 26, 4pm-5pm.; Rain Reign by Ann Martin. Tween Book Discussion For children in Grades 4-7. Program is one hour. • Mon. Nov. 19th, 4pm-5pm; Posted by John Anderson.

Fall 2018 Programs

Registration on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) requires a Library Card. A separate registration is required for each child to attend the program. See Children’s Flyer for additional details. THURS. SEPT. 13th, OCT. 11th, NOV. 1st, DEC. 6th *Drop-In LEGO Club From 4:00pm to 5:00pm for children in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. No registration required. Space is limited. THURS. SEPT. 27th *Play Hooray Babies

For children ages 6-17 mos. at 10am, and *Play Hooray Kids for children ages 18-29 mos. at 11:00am. Registration is required online on EventKeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card beginning Sept. 17 at 9:30am. WED. OCT. 24th Preschool Halloween Costume Party Program is for children ages birth through 5, (not in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver and runs from 10:00am-11:00am. Costume parade through the Library starts at 10:15am. Registration is required on Eventkeeper with a Library Card beginning Oct. 15th at 9:30am. SAT. NOV. 24th Make a Loved One A Present Program is for children in Grades K and 1. Registration on Eventkeeper with a Library Card is required beginning Nov. 5th at 9:30am. WED. NOV. 28th *Tots Night Out with A Time for Kids Program is for children ages 2½-5 (not in Kindergarten), and an adult caregiver, and runs from 7:007:45pm. Registration is required and begins Mon., Nov. 19th at 9:30am on EventKeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card. TUES. DEC. 4th Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Miss Sandy Program is from 4pm-5pm and is open to children in Grades 1-5. Registration on Eventkeeper with a Library Card is required beginning Nov. 26th at 9:30am. SAT. DEC. 8th *Family Gingerbread House Program with The Baking Coach This program is for children ages 2½ through fifth grade and up to 3 other family members (one of which must be an adult) and runs about 90 minutes. Choose one time slot: 10:30am-12:30pm, or 1:00pm-3:00pm. Registration on

Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required and begins Nov. 26th at 9:30am. Only one member per household registers.

Tween Programs

For Tweens in Grades 4-7 Tween Mondays All programs are from 7pm-8pm. Registration on Eventkeeper is required. SEPT. 17th *Game Night Play games and enjoy pizza. Registration begins Sept. 10th at 9:30am. OCT. 15th Halloween Game and Activities Registration begins Oct. 1st at 9:30am. NOV. 19th Book Discussion Discuss the book Posted by John Anderson. Registration begins on Oct. 1st at 9:30am. DEC. 3rd *Holiday Time Decorate an ornament, watch a movie and enjoy snacks. Registration begins Nov. 19th at 9:30am.

Harry Potter Day

Sat. Nov. 3rd Make Harry Potter cupcakes with The Baking Coach, brew potions with science teacher Chris Buchman, and play Quidditch. Separate registrations for each program are required. Registration date to be determined. The films Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Fantastic Beasts will be shown. No registration required for the movies. Attendance is on a first-come, first served basis. *Funding for these programs has been provided by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates.

Celebrate autumn with Broadway – From back The Baking Coach at the Library row to backstage!

Garden City Public Library Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at 2pm Come learn all about Broadway – From Back Row to Backstage on Sunday afternoon, September 16th at 2PM at the Garden City Public Library. During this interactive presentation, theatre enthusiast Brian Stoll will dis-

cuss all things Broadway beginning with the history and importance of the Broadway Playbill. He will also share his extensive collection of autographed Playbills and other theatre memorabilia. Lastly, Brian will share with you several money-saving tips on how to see Broadway shows for under $50. No registration is required. All are welcome.

Garden City Public Library Monday, October 1st, at 7:00pm Celebrate autumn with this handson class, where you'll make delicious apple cinnamon scones that will be ready to take home and bake, on Monday evening October 1st at 7pm at the Garden City Public Library. You’ll get the recipe for apple butter which participants will get to sample

in class. This program is limited to 24 adult participants. Telephone registration begins for Garden City Library cardholders on Monday, September 17th at 9:30am. Please call Reference Librarian Laura Flanagan 516-742-8405 ext. 239 to register. Non-residents may register beginning September 25th.

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Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club and for helping to beat last year’s records! In 2017, 139 tweens and teens signed up for the Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club, 83 submitted at least one book review card, and 588 book review cards were submitted. This year, 185 tweens and teens signed up, 108 submitted at least one book review card, and 902 book review cards were submitted in total, successfully surpassing last year’s numbers! Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club! The winners of our raffles this year are as follows: • Jacqueline Bass, Grade 8 Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer • Bianca Trunfio, Grade 9 $50 iTunes Gift Card • Tara Murphy, Grade 7 $50 Amazon Gift Card • Marie Leung, Grade 7 $50 AMC Gift Card • Joseph Lippens, Grade 6 Ice Cream Maker • Griffin Noumair, Grade 7 Beats by Dre EP Wired-On Headphones The winner of this year’s $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card for most books read is Simone Oustatcher, Grade 6, who read 59 books! Congratulations again to all the winners and thanks to everyone for participating in this year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club! We hope everyone will participate again next summer.

First LEGO League Sixth Grade Robotics Team

The Garden City Public Library is proud to be running its First LEGO League Robotics Team for sixth graders for a second year. Registration is required and begins Monday, September 10th at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). As per First LEGO League rules, there is a limit of 10 members per team and therefore registration is limited to the first 10 sixth graders who sign up. The team will meet after school weekly and on some Saturdays beginning in October and running through January. A schedule of meeting dates will be available in the Tweens and Teens Room by the end of August. Thanks to the Garden City Friends of STEM for their ongoing help in the formation of a First LEGO League Robotics team at the Library. Please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242 for questions.

Mentors for First LEGO League Sixth Grade Robotics Team

If you are a high school student (Grades 9-12) in Fall 2018 with FLL

Robotics experience interested in earning volunteer hours by mentoring the team, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242 for questions.

Children’s LEGO Club

Earn volunteer hours by helping out with the Children’s Department’s LEGO Club. The LEGO Club is an hour program for children in Grades K-5 and meets monthly. Registration to volunteer begins Monday, September 10 at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ). Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 and will be asked to help with set-up and clean-up before and after the program. Please note that there is limited availability to volunteer. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Volunteers can sign-up for the following Thursdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm: • Thursday, September 13th • Thursday, October 11th • Thursday, November 1st • Thursday, December 6th

Babysitting Workshop

This is a two part workshop for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018. Registrants are required to attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Registration begins Monday, September 10th online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Tuesday, September 18th, 3:45pm-5:00pm Safety Session Steve Espey of Garden City Recreation Department and Detective Richard Pedone of the Youth Bureau of the Garden City Police Department will be at the library to facilitate the second part of the Babysitting Workshop. Tuesday, September 25th, 3:45pm-6:00pm First Aid Session The First Aid Session conducted by JoAnn Tanck, RN and Georgette Basso, RN focuses on the care and health of young children. Participants are asked to bring a doll so they may practice the proper ways to hold a baby while feeding or diapering.

Tween Night – Game Night

Monday, September 17th, 7pm-8pm Tweens in Grades 4-7 in Fall 2018 are invited to join us for our first Tween Night of the year, Game Night, which will be held on Monday, September 17th, 7pm-8pm! Pizza and drinks will be served and we will be playing board games as well as Mario Kart and Super Smash Brothers on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. Registration is required and begins Monday, September 10th at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library and is joint

program with the Young Adult and Children’s Departments.

VolunTeens

If you are looking to volunteer at the Library, volunteer hours are posted each month in the Tweens and Teens Department; tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 can register for volunteer hours on the last day of the month for the upcoming month online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Please note there is limited availability for volunteers. Beginning in September, volunteers will be limited to signing-up for two sessions per month; volunteers can sign-up for additional sessions if there is still availability left 24 hours before the start of the session.

Book Buddies/Homework Helpers

Become a volunteer for the pilot Book Buddies/Homework Helper program. Volunteers must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 and will help elementary age children with homework as well as read to or with them. Volunteer spots are limited. The program will be held on Tuesdays, 3:30pm-5pm, for the following two 4-week sessions: • Session 1: October 9, 16, 23, 30 • Session 2: November 6, 13, 20, 27 Applications to volunteer are available in the Young Adult Room and online on the Library’s website (www. gardencitypl.org) beginning at the end of August and are due September 14. Volunteers must also submit two letters of recommendation from teachers indicating their ability to assist children Grades K-5 with homework. Applications are due by Friday, September 14th. Submitting an application does not guarantee your acceptance into the program. Volunteers may only sign-up for one 4-week session and must commit to doing all four days of their assigned session. Volunteers for both sessions must attend a mandatory training session on Tuesday, October 1st, 3:30pm-5pm in order to volunteer.

Maximizing Your College Financial Aid

Monday, September 17th, 7pm-8:30pm Join us on Monday, September 17th at 7pm for the workshop Maximizing Your College Financial Aid with Long

Island Funding for Education. This program is for college-bound students and parents. Registration begins Monday, September 10th at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ).

College Essay Writing Workshop

Monday, September 24th, 7pm-8:30pm Review your college application essay with college admission consultant Kelly Chester during the College Essay Writing Workshop on Monday, September 24th, 7pm-8:30pm. Registrants should sign up for one 10-minute timeslot within the one and half hour session. Essays or essay outlines should be submitted in advance prior to the review session. Registration begins Monday, September 10th at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org).

Teen Advisory Board

The Library is looking for tweens and teens who would like to take on an active leadership role to help advise Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta on what they want to see for their library by joining the Library’s Teen Advisory Board. Applications to serve as an advisor or junior advisor on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (September 2018-August 2019) are available in the Young Adult room as well as online via our website here: https://www.gardencitypl.org/teen-advisory-board-application/. Applications are due by Friday, September 21st.

Volunteer Teen Reviewers Needed

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer! This program is for tweens and teens entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2018. Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/ category/teen-reviews/). Reviews can be submitted via our online submission form, which can be found here: https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/. Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count toward community service.

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Teen Crafternoon held at the Library to make Word Art

Young adults painted word art on canvas during the third and final Teen Crafternoon of the summer, which was held Wednesday, August 1st at the Garden City Public Library.

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The Garden City Public Library will be closed for Labor Day weekend. The Library will be closed from Saturday, September 1st through Monday, September 3rd. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, September 4th at 9:30am.

Chi Kung Meditation Classes

Garden City Public Library Thursday Evenings, Sept. 27, Oct. 4th, & Oct. 11th at 7:00pm Join Andrea Albergo for chi kung on Thursday evenings September 27th, October 4th, and October 11th at the Garden City Public Library. Chi kung is considered a beautiful, peaceful path for body, mind, and spirit. Chi kung combines relaxed postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. Ms. Albergo

has been practicing chi kung for over 20 years and teaching for 14 years in libraries and community center settings. Telephone registration begins for Garden City Library cardholders on Thursday, September 13th at 9:30am. Please call Reference Librarian Laura Flanagan @ 516-742-8405 ext. 239 to register. Non-residents may register beginning Thursday, September 20th.

Garden City Public Library resumes Sunday hours to 5pm on the following Sundays from September 9th, 2018 through June 9th, 2019: • September 9, 16, 23, 30 (2rd closed for Labor Day weekend); • October 14, 21, 28 (7th closed for Columbus Day weekend); • November 4, 11, 18, 25; • December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; • January 6, 13, 20, 27; • February 3, 10, 24 (17th closed for President’s Day weekend); • March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; • April 7, 14, 28 (21st closed for Easter); • May 5, 19 (12th closed for Mother’s Day and the 26th closed for Memorial Day weekend); • June 2, 9 (16th closed for Father’s Day).

The Garden City Public Library will resume Sunday hours beginning the Sunday after Labor Day, September 9th, 2018. Three special events are planned for Sundays this fall. On Sunday, September 16th, the Library will host an interactive program, “Broadway – From Back Row to Backstage” with theatre enthusiast Brian Stoll at 2pm. Just Sixties, the country’s longest running sixties tribute band, will perform on Sunday, October 28th at 2pm. You can also take a virtual tour of The Frick Collection with Ines Powell, educator at the Metropolitan Museum, at the Library on Sunday, November 18th at 2pm. Additional special Sunday programs will be announced throughout the year. The Library will be open from 1pm

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The Great American Read: Cast your vote at the GC Library

The Garden City Public Library has a new display The Great American Read of America’s 100 most-loved books. How many have you read? Which is your most loved book?

Which is your most loved book? Come to the Garden City Public Library to view The Great American Read list and a display of America’s 100 most-loved books located near the Circulation Desk. Then cast your vote for your favorite book from The Great American Read List. A ballot box is located in the Reference Department. Voting will continue until October 18th. Which book will be the favorite book of the residents of Garden City? The Great American Read is an eight-part television series on PBS that explores and celebrates the power of reading, told through America’s 100 bestloved novels as chosen in a national survey. The series is the centerpiece of a digital, educational and community outreach campaign designed to get the country reading and passionately talking about books. The 100 best-loved booklist (http://www.pbs.org/ the-great-american-read/books/#/ ) contains a broad range of fictional titles, authors, time periods, countries, genres and subject matter. There are titles from world literature to contemporary bestsellers. Choose your favorite from among 20th century American classics, thrillers, young adult novels, science fiction, fantasy, adventure, historical fiction, and romance books that represent the human experience told from a diverse range of perspectives. Help choose Garden City’s favorite book. Each member of the Library’s staff will also be choosing their most- loved book in the coming weeks. Stop by the Reference Desk to vote and share your thoughts about The Great American Read list with the Librarians.

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HOW DOES PRP FOR HAIR RESTORATION WORK? When the blood is drawn from the patient’s arm, it’s then put through a centrifuge system to weed out the Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), which is often referred to as “liquid gold.” PRP is very highly concentrated blood plasma that contains a very high amount of growth factors derived from the platelets as well as bioactive proteins that all work together to help stimulate hair growth. The PRP is then put into a syringe and injected into the areas of balding or hair loss. When injected into the site of hair loss, PRP then stimulates the hair follicles and signals regrowth. PRP can also reverse the hair thinning that is seen with baldness.

NON-SURGICAL HAIR RESTORATION Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is a non-surgical method of hair restoration performed at Schweiger Dermatology Group in Garden City. In PRP therapy, growth factors and other beneficial cells found in the patient’s own blood are reintroduced back into the scalp via injection to promote hair regrowth where hair has been lost or is thinning. PRP is an autologous treatment, meaning that the blood cells used to stimulate hair regrowth are the patients’ own and are not taken from a foreign substance. The preparation of the platelets is performed using a special centrifuge system that collects the growth factors and active proteins. PRP therapy is a proven therapy to help with healing and has widely been used for wound repair and tissue healing for many years. There are many benefits to PRP therapy for hair loss, including: * No downtime: There is no need to take time off from your regular activities after receiving PRP for hair loss. * Proven safety: PRP therapy uses your body’s own natural growth factors, as opposed to chemicals. * No surgery: PRP for hair loss is a non-surgical alternative for hair restoration. * Effectiveness: Studies have shown that PRP injections in the scalp result in significant stimulation in hair cross-section

MICRONEEDLING AND PRP TO TARGET ACNE SCARS Laser rejuvenation is typically the go-to treatment for sun damage, wrinkles and acne scars, but microneedling offers an effective alternative to laser therapy and can deliver a near perfect complexion with just a few sessions. Microneedling is a skin rejuvenating treatment that uses tiny needles to induce a controlled injury to the skin, which stimulates collagen production. The small wounds trigger the skin to repair itself by producing new collagen which means plumper, smoother healthier skin. While microneedling itself has been around for many years, some of the newer devices are designed to deliver skin soothing ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, deeper into the dermis than just a topical version of the ingredient would go. Microneedling is the perfect lunchtime treatment with minimal downtime. To really ramp up the collagen remodeling, we then inject platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the scars.

Find out about these treatments and more of our skin rejuvenating treatments at Schweiger Dermatology Group Garden City.

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Nassau County Bar Assn. to hold free foreclosure clinic

As a free community service to help those fearful of losing their homes, the Nassau County Bar Association offers Free Legal Mortgage Foreclosure Consultation Clinics. The next clinic is scheduled for Thursday, September 13th, 3-6pm, at the Nassau County Bar Association, located on 15th Street at the corner of West Street in Mineola, two blocks south of the bus and train stations. (For GPS, use 133 West Street.) NCBA volunteer attorneys meet one-on-one with homeowners to discuss their particular situations and concerns. Resources and agencies are available immediately in the same room for additional help with mortgage modifications, loan restructuring, bankruptcy questions, and financial planning. Currently, each averag-

es 30-40 homeowners, signifying that foreclosure continues to be prevalent in Nassau. Attorneys fluent in Spanish are on site. Attorneys bilingual in many other languages, including Russian, Haitian Creole, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, and American Sign Language, may be requested when making reservations. To make an appointment for the next free clinic, call the Bar Association at 516-747-4070. Language translation is available. Attendees are asked to bring their mortgage documents or other important papers and correspondence. NCBA’s Mortgage Foreclosure Project is funded through the NYS Attorney General Homeownership Protection Program (known as HOPP) and grants.

Free Tobacco Cessation Program at Winthrop

NYU Winthrop Hospital is offering a free Tobacco Cessation Program for individuals who are ready to quit smoking. The six-week program will be held on Thursdays at 5:45pm on the following dates: September 8th, 13th, 20th, 27th; October 4th and 11th. Sessions will be held at the NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, Ground Floor Conference Room, at 101 Mineola Boulevard at the corner of Second Street in Mineola. The program offers a step-by-step process to help smokers quit for good.

This is a comprehensive program that will address motivational and behavioral support, nicotine use and pharmacological interventions, just to name a few. Facilitators include Joseph Weaver, Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Behavioral Health and Robert Sobotker, LCSW-R, Behavioral Health Social Worker. Admission is free, but seating is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 1-866-WINTHROP (1-866-946-8476).

IN MEMORIAM Anne Smithers Meyer

Anne Smithers Meyer, age 92, died on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Buckingham’s Choice in Adamstown, MD. Born in Hartford, CT, Anne was the daughter of Anne Eliza Walters and Nathaniel Barratt Smithers. She attended Garden City Schools on Long Island, NY and graduated from Colby College in Maine. She was a member of the Garden City Community Club and The Women’s Club, Cherry Valley Country Club and The Cathedral of the Incarnation. Anne is predeceased by her husband George Wallace Meyer; survived by two daughters Liza Meyer Main of Mercersburg, PA and Caroline Meyer

Starr of Glen Allen, VA; three grandchildren: Anne Eliza DeVecchi of Santa Monica, CA, Melinda Barratt Starr of Beverly, MA and Matthew Barratt Main of McLean, VA; two great-grandchildren James Andrew and Eliza Etta Devecchi of Santa Monica, CA. Private services will be held in Centerville, MD. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, PO Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702, or to Humane Society of Frederick County, PO Box 3185, Frederick MD 21705-3185. Arrangements by the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, Frederick; please visit Mrs. Meyer’s online memorial by going to www.keeneybasford.com.

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GC Senior Bridge Results On August 20th, there were 5 1/2 tables playing. The results: North/South 1. Grace Basile—Joan Cowie 2. Jack De Martini —Pat Mulhern

East/West 1. Charlotte and Mike Curran 2. Tie: Mickey Norton and Arline Greco & Rudy Kaiser and George Salem

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Monday, August 27th -- Pizza 12:30pm September 3rd -- NO MEETING Labor Day Monday, September 10th -Sandwiches - 12:30pm Monday, September 17th -- Regular Mtg - Noon Monday, September 24th -Sandwiches - 12:30pm Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon,

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

About the GC Retired Men’s Club

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

"All You Need to Know About Podiatry"

NYU Winthrop Hospital’s “Inspiring Women” educational series will offer a free seminar open to the community, “All You Need to Know About Podiatry,” at 7pm on Thursday, September 6th, 2018. It will be held at the NYU Winthrop Hospital Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, in the Treiber Family Conference Center. The program will address managing common foot problems. Raymond Ferguson, DPM, Chief, Division of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at NYU Winthrop Hospital, will discuss diabetic foot care, nail fungus,

bunions, and hammer toes, as well as plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. To register for the program, please call (516) 663-3916 or e-mail inspiringwomen@nyulangone.org. For inclement weather or parking information, please call (516) 663-9761. For information about Inspiring Women events or other programs at the Hospital, learn more at www.nyuwinthrop.org/community-programs or call 1-866-WINTHROP.

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Start your day with low impact exercise! Joy Cody has set a program with our senior and beginner population in mind! Classes will take place on your choice of Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9am at the Senior Center. The onehour class will run for 10 weeks at a cost of $60. This program is open to any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes begin the week of September 18th. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Adult Yoga on Wednesday Mornings

Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed adult yoga classes with all ages in mind. Our yoga class will be offered on Wednesday mornings at 9am at Garden City’s Senior Center. This 10-week program will begin on Wednesday, September 5. The cost of this class will be $95. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Adult Art Classes at Cluett Hall

Beginning September 14th, Recreation and Parks will again offer an adult pastel class taught by Arleen Ruth Urban. This class is open to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Our classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30am each Friday in Cluett Hall at St. Paul’s. The cost of the 10 week program will be $140 (Supplies are bought on your own- a supply list will be handed out at the first class). This program will teach the beginner as well as advanced student the art of painting portraits and landscapes/ still-life in pastels from photographs. Students will be given the option of dividing each three hour session between portrait or landscape, or they may concentrate solely on the subject of their choice. Demonstrations will be available as needed throughout the program. Each student will receive the individual attention required to work at their own pace and level of expertise. Arleen Ruth Urban, the instructor for this program, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. A winner of numerous awards, her commissioned portraits hang in the many Garden City homes. To register for our Pastel Class, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

“Zumba Gold" Exercise Classes

Our Thursday session of our “Zumba Gold” fitness will be held in on Thursday afternoons at 2:15pm at The Senior Center. Each 45 minute class, teaching the basics of Zumba exercise, is led by Felicia Lovaglio, our certified Zumba exercise instructor. This class is geared for seniors or the

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beginner adult. The ten week session will begin Thursday, September 13th. The price for the session is $60. To register this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Beginner Mah Jongg

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner Mah Jongg lessons to our seniors. This eight week course will cover the basics of the game and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Monday from 10 am to noon beginning Monday, September 10. The cost of this eight week class will be $80 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City. To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until all 16 spots are filled. PLEASE NOTE – an additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.

Special Events for September

Thursday, September 13th at 10am Computer Workshop “Computer Kindergarten” This is a slow-paced, user-friendly class for first-time computer users. Using Windows computers, this unique class covers the basics in a way that even the most inexperienced user will understand. We will cover turning the computer on, the desktop, using the mouse, opening and closing programs, understanding Windows elements, getting out of trouble, and turning the computer off. All versions of Windows will be addressed. Tuesday, September 18th at 10am Brain Fitness with Dr. Shelley Pazer Dr. Pazer will show you tricks and games to sharpen your brain in this fun class. Wednesday, September 19th at noon Senior Barbeque Space is limited and reservations are necessary by visiting the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or call 465-4075. Reservations are limited to two people per call, please. Thursday, September 27th at 10am Computer Workshop “Computer 1st Grade” Continuing from Computer Kindergarten. In this class, you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving, and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, and understand files and commands.

for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Other trips will be added in the upcoming weeks. Thursday, September 13th Rock the Boat with Spirit Cruises We will travel by coach bus to the city where we will join Rendezvous travel and board our boat for a lunch buffet while we dance our way around the island of Manhattan. The price per person will be $85, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Monday, October 1st Trip to the Metropolitan Opera to see “Samson and Delilah”. We will travel by coach bus to the Opera House where we will see the 7:30 pm performance. You will have time to eat on your own before the show. We will return to Garden City after the performance. Tickets will be $85, checks only made payable to the Village of Garden City. PLEASE NOTE, THIS TRIP IS NOW FILLED Tuesday, October 16th at noon Westbury Manor for Lunch and a Performance of “Gypsy” We will travel by recreation bus for this trip. Tickets are $40, checks only, made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. Tuesday, November 13th at 2pm Trip to NYCB Theatre in Westbury for “United We Sing” This tribute show will showcase melodies from three of the biggest icons in popular music history – Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Neil Diamond! We will travel by recreation bus for this trip. Tickets are $40, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, December 5th Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and Dinner at Colandrea New Corner Restaurant

We will travel by coach bus, have dinner first, and then enjoy the spectacle Dyker Heights has to offer. When we are done, we will take a quick ride to see the Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree. Walking is involved in this trip. . The price per person will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, March 6 Trip to the Metropolitan Opera to see “Rigoletto”. We will travel by coach bus to the Opera House where we will see the 7:30 pm performance. You will have time to eat on your own before the show. We will return to Garden City after the permformance. Tickets will be $75, checks only made payable to the Village of Garden City.

Exercise for Seniors

Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be cancelled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10am Tai Chi with Connie at 1pm Meditation with Connie at 2pm TUESDAYS Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 1:30pm Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30pm WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10am Chair Yoga with Connie at 11am THURSDAY Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15am Meditation with Allie at 12:25pm FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 10am Resistance Bands with Felicia at 10:45am Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1pm

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Lee Road Elementary School students in grades 3-5 recently attended the 2018 STEAM Conference for Kids at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, hosted by Nassau BOCES. Students were engaged in various types of STEAM related workshops such as The Rube Goldberg Machines, Art of Mosaics, Fascinating Fingerprints, Marine Biology and Robots and Rockets.

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Last Tuesday night, the Oyster Bay Town Board unanimously voted to increase parking fees for commuter parking lots in the Town. The fee will increase this year to $100 from $20 for a two-year permit for residents in unincorporated areas of the town, and to $120 from $80 per year for residents of unincorporated villages. Senior residents in non-Village areas will still pay a $20 fee for parking. Town Supervisor Joe Saladino said at the meeting that the main reason for the fee increase is so the Town can address the issue of a shortage of parking spaces in the Town. “It’s important to generate the revenue that will lead us towards creating more spots,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The earlier we get a move on this, the quicker we can provide more spots for people.” He said that the $100 fee for the two year permit, would translate into approximately 20 cents per day for daily commuters, to park at Town lots. “This is still a great bargain, considering the cost charged by other municipalities to park in their lots and also to park in nearby private lots.” Town finance director Robert Darienzo said in a town meeting, earlier this month, that the increased fees would allow for an overall property tax cut because it would create a surplus in the Town’s 2018 parking fund. “Moving forward to 2019, we will know about how much money we receive on a year to year basis and we’ll be able to correspondingly lower taxes in the district for all taxpayers,” said Darienzo. The new fee structure will take effect in the coming weeks as renewals are mailed out to residents.

Levittown resident turns park into a gnome village

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Levittown resident Andy Kuzma has been going to the Mill Pond Park in Wantagh since he was a little kid. Noticing that the park had become a little more mystical as of late, he decided to add to the fun by building a gnome house at the base of an old tree that had fallen after Hurricane Sandy. “On my walks through the park, I started to notice some of the rocks being painted, and some children’s fairy houses at the foot of the trees,” said Kuzma, who is a self-employed carpenter. “I was

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intrigued by it and wanted to do my own little section of mythical creatures.” Kuzma thought about what he could use to capture people’s attention, and decided to use some of his gnome characters he’d been collecting from Burger King. “I’d collected six of these characters from Burger King, as part of their Sherlock Gnome series, and thought they’d be perfect to set up inside the park.” To complete his display, he used an old birdcage he’d found for the gnomes house, carving out a front door and windows. He scattered straw on the ground

leading up to the doorway and even put together a fence to prevent the gnome family from falling into the pond. “I love projects like this,” said Kuzma. “These displays add character to the park and I can see that the kids really love stumbling across them.” Kuzma is well known in Levittown for his Pirates of the Caribbean themed display every Halloween and his popular Christmas light shows. In 2015, he received first place for his Halloween display in a Town competition for best overall Halloween decorations.

Mill Pond Park, which is located on Merrick Road, off the Wantagh Parkway, is a nice location for people to exercise or walk their dogs. Kuzma says that he and a group of other people try and maintain the area, picking up litter and other detritus before it goes into the pond. “I usually pick up beer bottles, cans and other debris a few times a month and put it into the pails. I want people to be able to enjoy this park without all of the litter around.”

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On August 7th, the Garden City Police Department participated in a countrywide community crime/drug prevention awareness program titled “National Night Out” at Community Park. “National Night Out is a program conducted in communities throughout the country where local police departments and residents form a partnership to make their communities a safer place to live by encouraging residents to: • Report crime or suspicious activity as soon as it happens. • Take necessary crime prevention steps. • Be prepared for emergencies. • Join and/or support local community organizations that address crime and quality of life issues. • Help make children aware of the

dangers of drugs and alcohol. • Dispose all unused, expired or unwanted medications at Police Department Headquarters. • Ensure that children know what to do when approached by strangers either in person or online. During this program, Detective Rich Pedone, the Department’s Youth and Community Police Officer, met with numerous residents at various locations within the park to discuss current issues that impact the safety and welfare of the community. Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson stated that events such as National Night Out provide members of the community an opportunity to discuss with the Department issues that impact their everyday lives.

Young pool-goers meet Garden City Detective Rich Pedone.

Det. Pedone tosses a ball at the pool.

Det. Pedone and young swimmers pose with National Night Out banner at the Garden City Pool.

Det. Pedone poses with young pool patrons.

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Tweens and teens compete in outdoor games at the Library

The Power of Food with Chef/Dr. Robert Dell’Amore Garden City Public Library Thursday, September 13th at 7pm Registration by phone begins Tuesday, August 28th at 9:30am Award-winning professional chef and culinary nutritionist Dr. Robert Dell’Amore brings his culinary skills, passion for big flavors, and 10 years of nutrition experience in introducing more fruits, vegetables and lean grilled meats to today’s busy families. Come and learn easy to prepare salt-free, butter-free, sugar-free delicious, nutritious cooking techniques. Learn how to make Dr. Dell’Amore’s Krazy Kickin’ Kale Salad and Saute-

Vegetarian Stir Fry. Mouthwatering small plate samples will be available for tasting. This popular culinary program is limited to 35 participants. Garden City Library cardholders may register beginning Tuesday, August 28th at 9:30am by calling Reference Librarian Ann Garnett at 516-742-8405 x221. Each participant must register with his or her own library card. Nonresidents may register beginning Thursday, September 6th if space is available. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Concentration helped this young adult compete in an egg and spoon race during Outdoor Games, which were held on Monday, August 6th on the grounds of the Garden City Public Library.

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Your Community, Your Newspaper Tweens and teens cooled off with a water balloon fight after playing Capture the Flag during the Outdoor Games held at the Garden City Public Library.

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Cruising into Martha’s Vineyard’s Warm Embrace BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM What I love most about Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, is that this single island, just 100 square miles, holds such diversity of culture, heritage, ecology. You can find a place on this island to suit whatever mood or craving you have - Edgartown’s austere conformity; Oak Bluffs’ color and whimsy; Vineyard Haven’s seagoing tradition; Wampanoag Indian reservation; fishing villages, beaches, nature preserves, lighthouses, farms. Go a few miles and it’s like crossing a border to another state or state of mind. We arrive after a two-hour sail from New Bedford aboard Blount Small Ship Adventures’ Grande Caribe at 7:30 in the morning. I watch with great admiration how Captain Patrick Moynihan maneuvers us into the Tisbury Marina in Vineyard Haven, where billionaires have their yachts (our 84-passenger ship is about the size of the more ambitious of them), swinging us around so we are perpendicular to the pier. The first mate throws out a line to lasso the pylon. Across the way, we can see where the big ferries come in from Falmouth, Hyannis, Nantucket, New Bedford, MA; Quonset Point, RI and New York. We see historic sailing vessels, like the tall ship Shenandoah, that add to the ambiance. Docked at the marina, we can go on and off the

The stunning view of Gay Head Cliffs and lighthouse at Aquinnah © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com ship at will.It’s our third day of our New England Islands cruise – an itinerary that had to be completely rearranged because of storms at sea. The best way to experience Martha’s Vineyard if you only have a day and especially if there are mobility issues is with an island tour. I am traveling with my brother who has some difficulty walking. We are recommended to Oak Bluffs Wharf & Land Company’s island tour, and we recommend it for both its length and scope. You come away feeling you really know Martha’s Vineyard from end to end, and more

significantly, its people. The tour company operates out of the Dockside Inn, an absolutely charming place a short walk from the ferry terminal; the inn (which I take note of for a return visit) and the tour company are both owned by John Tiernan (9 Circuit Avenue Ext., Oak Bluffs, MA, 508-684-8595, www.DocksideInnMV.com) We hail an Uber and arrive at the charming inn in plenty of time to enjoy rocking in a wicker chair on the porch and watching the world go by (at least the people coming and going from the ferry) before we start

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since the first European settlers arrived in 1642. Martha’s Vineyard is home to some 17,000 people year-round (I envy them); the population swells to 100,000 in summer. Traffic at the five-corners intersection (there are only two traffic lights on the island and these are on the bridges; no parking meters, neon signs, or billboards either) becomes a dance and a test of neighborly good will. I could definitely live here. I’d be right at home among all the writers, journalists, musicians, artists, political people – the diversity of their backgrounds is laudable: There’s Gloria Swanson’s house

given to her by Joseph Kennedy. At West Chop, she ticks off: Mike Wallace, Walter Cronkite, Lillian Hellman, Carly Simon. She points to where Charles Lindbergh and wife came for respite after their baby was kidnapped and killed; where John Kerry just bought property. People who live in this area: Diane Sawyer (“Chip Chop” house); Mia Farrow; Katherine Graham (Washington Post), Beverly Sills; here’s where Princess Diana stayed here while divorcing; here’s a horse farm that was owned by James Cagney (still in his family); and here’s Lambert’s Cove, where Carly Simon is a regular. Michael J Fox had a home in Aquinnah, even named his daughter Aquinnah; Jackie Kennedy Onassis bought 400-acre spread, now owned

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by Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg and Obama, who had regularly vacationed on Martha’s Vineyard during his presidency, just bought a piece of it. Driving through Chilmark, Bob Villa (“This Old House); author David McCullough (“John Adams”), Judi Blum, Susan Bronck, Philip Craig, Tom Clancy, Geraldine Brooks, and Jim Belushi; in Oak Bluffs, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. (PBS “Finding Your Roots”), Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett. It’s the atmosphere, the vibe, the ingrained culture of this place that makes it so accepting, so comfortable. I see it, feel it myself as I walk about. It starts with Martha’s Vineyard’s early European settlement – not the Puritans who settled Plymouth, but Quakers who were more tolerant and respectful of the Wampanoag Indians and later the Cape Verdeans who were recruited to whaling, and still later African Americans and Jews who were barred elsewhere. It is most emblematic for me when I come upon the statue of a Union soldier in Ocean Park. Soldiers’ Memorial Fountain was dedicated in 1891 by Martha’s Vineyard Herald editor Charles Strahan, who had served in a Virginia regiment of the Confederate Army. He wanted to express gratitude and remorse in his adopted home and erected the statue in honor of local Union veterans. Then, in 1925, residents reciprocated by adding a tablet in recognition of Confederate soldiers. The statue, with a fountain-fed water trough for horses, originally stood at the foot of Circuit Avenue; it was restored in 2001 and rededicated at this site on its 110th anniversary. It is one of the few expressions of reconciliation after the Civil War I have found. Linda notes that Martha’s Vineyard

has a rich African American history; a heritage trail through the island has 20 sites, including the Shearer Cottages an inn to accommodate African American visitors, which was started by Charles Shearer, a freed slave who came to the Vineyard and started a laundry service; it is still run by great granddaughter Doris Jackson. There is also Adam Clayton Powell Jr.’s house. And, Linda later points out when we are in Aquinnah, “The first African American woman to own her own property. Rebecca Amos, was a former slave married to Wampanoag, and when her husband died, she acquired his home.” Inkwell Beach, the town beach in Oak Bluffs, Linda notes, was the first beach to be integrated. Indeed, when I return on my own, as I look around at the gatherings of people, you see genuine integration, not just neighbors –which you see in the historic Methodist camp meeting grounds - but in gatherings of friends and multi-racial families along the beach, the promenade, the main street. As we travel in the comfortable van, Linda relates the island’s history: Martha’s Vineyard was visited by Scandinavians as long ago as 1000 AD, naming it Vineland. The Italian explorer Verrazano sighted the island in 1524. Bartholomew Gosnold of Falmouth, England sailed into the Elizabeth Islands (he named) in 1602 naming Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard ( named for his mother-in-law who financed the voyage). In October 1641 Thomas Mayhew, an English merchant and settler of Watertown, Massachusetts, bought Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Elizabeth Islands for 40 pounds from Lord Stirling and Sir Ferdinando Gorges, who had been granted ownership by

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the English Crown. Mayhew, who made himself governor for life, sent his son, Thomas Jr. with a few families to settle the island; Thomas required that the settlers purchase (not take) land from the natives and from all accounts, treated the Wampanoag fairly and with respect. “The diverse peoples lived in peace and the island also became a haven for people of color, those of African and Cape Verdean descent.” Mayhew sent his son, Thomas Mayhew Jr., a missionary, “to ‘take savage out of natives’ so they would be more forthcoming with land (to sell to settlers),” Linda relates. Mayhew learned to speak Algonquin from an Indian man named Hiacoomes. Mayhew was Quaker, who believed in the “inner light” and that it was not necessary to believe in Jesus (as I subsequently learn in Nantucket). The converted Indians settled in their own village, “Christiantown”, where they could live separately. They had their own meeting house and cemetery where Christianized natives were buried. “Many natives died of disease but not the Christian ones, so they were more amenable to conversion,” Linda says. Still, their numbers suffered after European settlement: in 1642, there were 3,000 Wampanoag; by 1764, their numbers had dwindled to just 300. We pass an indigenous great white oak tree, simply called “The Oldest Tree”, which is 400 years old (Alfred Eisenstadt took a famous photo of the

tree). Linda points to a dirt road named Tea Lane, the oldest road to the ocean. “Martha’s Vineyard had its own Tea Party – smuggled tea, buried it. Later, during Prohibition, they smuggled rum, and in 1970s, smuggled marijuana.” We drive into Menemsha, a working fishing village (scenes from “Jaws” were filmed here and the Harrison Ford movie version of “Sabrina” used a charming cottage. Linda, who mentions that she is the daughter of a lobsterman, says it is popular for people to buy a fresh fish dinner and watch the sunset. As we come into Aquinnah, where the Wampanoag reservation still exists and where most of the remaining native population live, Linda relates how the whaling captains, knowing of the natives’ prowess harpooning whales that got beached, would try to recruit them. Herman Melville spent a lot of time talking with Amos Smalley, the first Indian to harpoon a whale singlehandedly, who was very likely the model for his Queequeg character in “Moby Dick.” Indigenous Wampanoag (“people of the first light”) have lived on Martha’s Vineyard for millennia. Nearly 1,000 are still listed on tribal rolls and of these 150 live in the southwestern 3,400acre peninsula of Aquinnah, designated a reservation, while another 150 live elsewhere on the island. The town of Aquinnah ends in cliffs once called Gay Head (because of the

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Grab for the brass ring on the Flying Horses Carousel, Oak Bluffs, the nation’s oldest platform carousel © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com ‘gay’ appearance given to it by stripes of variegated clay and sand of which it is composed) and now called Clay Cliffs at Aquinnah. The one mile of exposed cliffs rise dramatically 150 feet above sea level. The cliffs are one of the Island’s biggest tourist attractions. Erosion, though, has forced the island to move the lighthouse, at a cost of $2 million. Linda stops here to let us explore for about a half hour - take in the stunning view that includes a lighthouse (that

had to be moved further inland) and visit a small market that includes a shop operated by Wampanoag, the first permanent settlers of the island. The hiking sticks (versus a cane as an assist for those who have trouble walking) really come in handy here, to make it up even the short, but pebbly slope. I meet a woman who is also using hiking sticks instead of a cane, and she See page D5

W R I T E R’S C O R N E R

Advice from my college freshman class to your college freshman BY BARBARA BENGELS, PROFESSOR OF WRITING STUDIES HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY

My eldest grandchild is starting college. After fifty years of teaching English and Composition at Hofstra, I am so, so tempted to overwhelm her with the kind of advice I give my incoming freshmen. In the past I’ve reminded them (as gently as possible) that high school A’s are often college C’s, that plagiarism and cheating of any kind can be the grounds for expulsion, and that I’m legally protected from speaking to their parents who might try to pressure me to raise their grades. (Well, maybe I don’t say that last out loud but I do think it.) Thankfully, Juliet doesn’t need any of this advice. However, I have asked my students what they’ve learned in their first year, what advice they wish they’d been given—and their answers have been so much more helpful than what I could have said, whether it was personal, practical, or philosophical wisdom. One personal response seemed particularly poignant: “I felt too embarrassed to call home because I was so excited to grow up and leave. But I quickly learned that I couldn’t do it all

alone—and when I did finally call, my parents were so excited and supportive.” Another of the students restated something I say on a regular basis: “Ask for help from your professors whenever you need it. Don’t wait until it’s too late.” (Most of my colleagues really want to help our students—or why would we be teachers?-- though we generally don’t intervene unless a student asks for help.) One wise piece of advice was framed from a different perspective than what I would have offered: “Get your work done as soon as it’s assigned so you have time to grab whatever interesting opportunities may come your way. Constantly try new things, even dopey ones. Attend every event you can get to on campus. You never know how a guest lecturer or a campus club may change your life. You can even be friends with people very different from yourself. Important people in your life can come out of nowhere.” Academic advice was also eagerly offered. “There are no BS courses in college! Every course is going to be harder than you think.” One student pointed out that despite pressure to the contrary, “it’s okay to take your

time deciding on a major.” (By the end of freshman year, this young lady had started her own clothing business, something she had never even considered when entering college.) “You never know what course may love—and there are so many areas of study we’ve never even been exposed to in high school.” Also, don’t forget to ask questions when you don’t understand something. (Actually “ask questions” was something many students mentioned.) Several students emphasized the value of stepping outside your comfort zone. Risk putting away your cell phone and talking to fellow students. (This is one point I heartily recommend to my students, particularly as I read in their journals how lonely many of them are initially.) Remember, they wrote, college is a place where you can reinvent yourself; probably no one knows if you were an introvert, a nerd, or even a strapping athlete in high school. Some students are just tired of fulfilling their old roles as they move on with their lives. It’s also okay to be lonely sometimes, especially if you have “friends” who cause too much drama, who stress you out, or who don’t reciprocate your friendship. Sometimes you have to be

selfish; sometimes there are decisions only you can make. And if you’re having a bad day, cry it out and remember that a bad day isn’t a bad life. But try to do things that won’t make you miserable—and you know what those things are. Sad to say, college can sometimes be awful in the beginning—and your first roommate may be terrible. By the second semester, you’ll be able to move on and choose a better match. Finally, there were some insights on the “lighter” side: find out immediately upon entering freshman year where you can get food when you’re studying late at night and starving; partying and getting drunk really isn’t fun at all; and as a mother as well as a professor I especially was amused by the male student who wrote, “This semester I learned how much I enjoyed having my mother do my laundry.” The wisdom of my students! I enjoyed reading their comments and will tell my own incoming freshmen to enjoy this new chapter of their life. It goes by much more quickly than they can possibly imagine.

Friday, August 24, 2018

Y O U R S O C I A L S E C U R I T Y

Peculiar Divorces Lead to Peculiar Social Security Scenarios BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: My husband and I got married 30 years ago. About 25 years ago, we got a divorce. But a year and a half later, almost on a whim, we got remarried. But we never got any kind of papers from the minister who remarried us. Frankly, I’m not really sure he was an actual minister. Is this going to be a problem now that we are about to turn 62 and want to sign up for Social Security? My husband worked all his life. I mostly stayed home. A: You’ve got an interesting story, and possibly a troubling dilemma with respect to any potential wife’s and eventually widow’s benefits you might be due on your husband’s Social Security account. And that’s because in order to qualify for spousal benefits on his record, you are going to have to provide some kind of legal documentation that you were married to him. And I’m talking the second time. That divorce you got legally dissolved your first marriage. And because that marriage lasted less than 10 years, it’s an irrelevant issue for Social Security purposes. You said that you never got any papers from the minister who married you the second time. I’m not entirely clear how state laws work, but didn’t you have to get a legal marriage license for your second marriage? If so, those papers must exist in the state or county where marriage No. 2 occurred. If those papers don’t exist, and if you really did just run off and remarry this guy in front of a storefront “minister” who kept no records, you still may have some options. The Social Security Administration follows state laws with respect to the validity of a marriage. So if your state recognizes common-law marriage, you should be able to prove that you have had a common-law marriage for the past 20 years or so. If there is no marriage license for marriage No. 2, and if you don’t live in a common-law state, I can think of only one other option. You could simply file for spousal benefits citing only your first marriage. I’m betting that marriage wasn’t done “on a whim,” so there must be a marriage license and/or certificate for that marriage. And then just don’t mention the divorce. What SSA doesn’t know won’t hurt them, but certainly will help you. In other words, just make like the divorce never happened. SSA doesn’t check divorce records for the thousands of spousal claims filed every day. So you should get the benefits you are due. But remember, I never told you to do that! Q: My husband and I divorced more than 20 years ago. We haven’t spoken or had any kind of communication since the divorce. He has remarried and lives in another state. I have never remarried. My concern is that when he dies, I want to make sure I know about that so I

can file for widow’s benefits on his record. I asked the Social Security people if they would notify me when he dies. They said they can’t. That doesn’t seem fair. How will I ever know when he dies and when I will be eligible for widow’s benefits? A: You face a dilemma millions of divorced women face, especially those who are out of touch with their ex-husbands. The Social Security Administration would contact you after his death IF you were already listed as a spouse or ex-spouse on his account. In other words, if you were already getting benefits as a divorced wife on his record. But you are not. Without that connection, SSA has no idea who you are or where you are and that you were once married to this guy. So you can forget about the government notifying you when he dies. So what can you do to keep track of your husband? Could you possibly maintain contact with someone who knows him? This might seem bizarre at first, but how about trying to connect with his current spouse? If you explain to her that any benefits you might be due on your ex husband’s record takes absolutely nothing away from what she would be due when he dies, perhaps she’d be inclined to help you. If none of those ideas work, here is one more. Many divorced women have told me they read the online version of the newspaper in the town where their ex-husband lives and they check out he obituary section daily -- looking for his name! Q: My husband and I were married 40 years ago. To say the least, our marriage was rocky and troubled. About 20 years ago, he moved out and I never heard from him again. I have no idea where he is, if he has remarried, or if he even is alive or dead. About a year after he moved out, I did get divorce papers in the mail. They came from a lawyer in Tucson. I live in San Diego. Because I was so upset, I just took the papers and threw them away. I never heard from the lawyer or my husband again. Now I am about to turn 62 and plan to retire. I wonder if I am due any benefits on my husband’s Social Security record. He would be over 70 now. What do you think? A: Assuming you have been working and paying into Social Security, you are likely not due any benefits on his record if he is alive. In other words, your own retirement benefit would be much higher than any spousal benefits you might be due. But if he’s dead, it’s a different story. You could be due higher benefits on his account. Or you could employ the widow’s option. That would involve filing for reduced widow’s benefits now and switching to full benefits on your own record at 66 -- or even higher benefits at 70. But of course, you can only do that if he is dead. If you have his Social Security number buried in your records

somewhere, just go to your local Social Security office and ask about him. Even without his number, they should be able to help you if you give them some identifying information. If he is alive, then privacy laws would prevent them from telling you that. (And the fact that they don’t tell you anything would be a good clue that he is still alive.) But if he

is dead, his privacy rights were buried with him, so they should share that information with you and help you file a claim for widow’s benefits. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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Cruising into Martha’s Vineyard’s Warm Embrace C ontinued from page D3 confirms my theory: they provide better balance, let you stand up erect and walk more naturally, and use the upper body, relieving some pressure on the legs; added benefit: you look more like an athlete. “And I’m a nurse,” she exclaims. You can buy wampum jewelry in one of the shops at the cliffs, where there are

interesting aspects that go to the heart of Martha’s Vineyard culture: Some early Vineyard settlers carried a gene for deafness (the first known deaf person was Jonathan Lambert, 1694), and over years of marriage, generation after generation was born with hearing loss. At one point, one in four children was born deaf. There were so many deaf

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Serving Leo’s Famous Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8-11:30AM Blount Small Ship Adventures’ Grand Caribe tied to the pier at Tisbury Marina, Vineyard Haven © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com] also food stands, and restrooms. There is a trail to the lighthouse and you can climb up to the light, or (with more time), hike a steep path down to water. We opt to take the short path that takes us to a fabulous view of the cliffs and the lighthouse. There is also a relatively new Aquinnah Wampanoag Indian Museum (in what was the Vanderhoop home, a large Wampanoag family who run a fishing charter business). “Jackie [Onassis who purchased 400 acres of property in Aquinnah] had to negotiate with Wampanoags for beach access from her property.” As we drive through Chilmark, known for its sheep, Linda relates how, in September 1778, a British fleet of 40 ships sailed into Vineyard Haven harbor, after having burned New Bedford and Fairhaven. Soldiers burned and pillaged vessels and farms. “The British said there wouldn’t be bloodshed in Martha’s Vineyard if the settlers delivered 10,000 sheep and cattle in five days.” They had no choice but to comply, but one, where we pass the Alan Sheep Farm, hid six sheep in the basement (we see descendants of those sheep in the fields today). But the economy was decimated. Linda relates one of the most

people on the Vineyard (the greatest concentration in Chilmark) that they developed a sign language, Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language (MVSL), which was later incorporated with mainland signs to form American Sign Language. Sign language was so accepted on the Vineyard that a newspaper marveled in 1895 at the way the spoken and signed languages were used by both deaf See page D6

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and hearing residents. People moving to Chilmark actually had to learn sign language in order to live in the community. Deafness was so common, it was never considered a handicap. “The intermarriages persisted and the deaf population of Chilmark and the rest of the Vineyard continued to propagate. It would have kept growing if not for the growth of deaf education on the mainland. As deaf Vineyard children attended schools off-island, they tended to settle off-island, married mainland mates, and gradually the deaf Vineyard population died out. The last deaf

Vineyard native passed away in the 1950s.” There are other aspects of Chilmark: Chilmark Chocolates, which attained national renown after Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen presented a box to Ellen DeGeneres, is notable because the couple that owns the chocolate company had a disabled son who enjoyed working in the store; now they only hire disabled people. The island also has Camp Jaberwocky. Founded in 1950 by the Lemb family it was the first overnight camp for children with cerebral palsy. “We see the kids every year. It still costs same as in 1950.” (Later I see the red bus

carrying children to the camp.) Linda stops at John Belushi’s grave where people often leave bottles of Jack Daniels and rocks - not because of the Jewish tradition, but a reference to his chosen epitaph: “I may be gone, but/ Rock and Roll lives on.” “He said, ‘Martha’s Vineyard is the only place I can get good rest’.” Several of the sights she points out were used in making the movie “Jaws,” (despite the setting supposedly being Nantucket). One of them is a bridge where there is a prominent sign, “No jumping,” that everyone jumps off. Beginning in 1765, Vineyard men became engaged in whaling, but when

the numbers of whales near the island were exhausted, the ships sailed further and further away, with voyages lasting three to five years. By 1850, Vineyard whaling ships were found on every ocean; there would have been 50 ships out of Edgartown at any one time. Edgartown reflects the Vineyard’s whaling tradition the most – in the many captain’s houses; the Old Whaling Church (now a performance venue); the lighthouse. There is a uniformity in Edgartown that is mandated by town code: the houses have to be white or shingled, the trim can only be black, green or navy blue. But in the 1860s whaling collapsed

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How to help kids learn to love reading Reading is a passion for many people. But even avid readers may not know just how far back their love of reading stretches. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children who find pleasure in reading have the potential to become lifelong readers. In addition, studies have shown that reading to children can help kids become familiar with sounds, words and language, helping them in their earliest stages of cognitive development. So adults who love books might be able to trace their passion for page-turners to those times their mothers and fathers read aloud to them as youngsters. Parents who want to their children to learn to love reading can rely on various techniques to accomplish that goal. • Make reading a routine. Routine is a necessity for parents, helping children learn when it’s time to eat, play and go to sleep, among other things. Parents can include reading to their children as part of their daily routines. As noted, doing so will promote language skills and cognitive development while also acclimating children to books and providing valuable time for them to bond with their parents. • Create a distraction-free reading environment. When reading to children, parents can create an environment with little to no distractions. This allows kids to focus on their parents’ voices as well as the story they’re being told. Parents can

turn off the television and the radio when reading to their kids. In addition, moms and dads should leave smartphones or tablets in another room so they aren’t distracted by alerts or tempted to check for incoming messages or emails. • Read aloud together. Some children may shy away from reading if they struggle in their initial efforts to read. That does not mean kids won’t ultimately enjoy reading, it just means a little more effort may be required on parents’ part to help kids overcome any issues they have. Reading aloud to children can help little ones learn how to become good readers, as they will learn how to pronounce words and form sentences. Kids who know how to read can be encouraged to read to their parents, which can instill self-esteem. If kids struggle with certain words or sentences when reading aloud, parents can read those words and/or sentences aloud to them and ask them to repeat the phrases back. • Let kids pick their own books. When reading to youngsters, whether they’re babies, toddlers or already in school, parents can let sons and daughters choose their own books. Children might be especially enthusiastic about reading if they’re allowed to choose their own books and stories. Reading can benefit children from the earliest stages of their lives all the way through adulthood. Parents can take various steps to foster a love of reading in their children.

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Signs a tutor might be necessary School is not always easy, and some students struggle as they transition from grade to grade. As students get older, some who may have experienced smooth sailing as youngsters may find they need some extra help grasping the material as coursework becomes more complicated. Those who need some extra clarification and reinforcement may first turn to their parents. But parents may not be familiar with certain subjects or capable of explaining certain concepts in terms kids can understand. In such situations, tutors can prove to be valuable resources to get kids back on the right academic track. One-on-one attention from a tutor can benefit all types of learners. Students who discover newfound success under the guidance of a tutor may have more self-confidence in the classroom. Parents wondering if a tutor can help their children may want to consider the following indicators that students may need tutors. • Consistently falling grades: Tutors may be necessary for students whose grades are gradually on the decline. First speak with your child’s teachers, who may recommend tutors that specialize in certain subjects. • Confusion in and out of the classroom: Some kids struggle to grasp certain concepts, and such confusion can sometimes be remedied with the kind of intense study available in tutoring sessions. • Low confidence: Some kids’ confidence wanes when their grades suffer. Kids whose grades have been on the decline may feel a sense of defeat even before they take a test or work on an assignment. Tutors can help restore confidence by creating small victories that slowly build up to larger successes. • Indifference to coursework: No student will be captivated by every subject he or she studies, but there should be some subjects that students find engaging. Students battling indifference toward their coursework may benefit from a dynamic tutor who can present subject matter in new ways and revive students’ interest. Students who are struggling in the classroom may need some extra help outside the classroom, and many tutors are adept at reviving interest in subjects kids are studying at school. Some teachers may recommend certain tutors, while others may do some tutoring work themselves.

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Back-to-school ice breakers to ease first day fears assignments a few days before the first day of school. Parents can investigate who is in their child’s homeroom and initiate contact with the parents of one or more of those students. Collectively, parents can make a buddy plan for students to arrive to school together and enter the classroom as a team. Coordinate clothing colors or have students wear another unifying symbol. This may allay fears and make the first day of school more fun. School selfie Students can craft “school selfies” on a piece of paper using a smartphone image template. This selfie illustration will give the class key facts about each student and present an interesting, creative and enjoyable way for students to get to know one another.

Parents and educators can sometimes underestimate children’s anxiety over the dawn of a new school year. Many students feel nervous when wondering if their teachers will be nice or if they will make new friends. These worries may be compounded by the return to routine and the end of an enjoyable period of rest and relaxation. In 2015, CNN polled campers at a summer day camp outside New York City. The campers were elementary school students who were asked about what they were most nervous about for the return to school. Homework, tests, competition, greater expectations, grades, and making new friends topped the list of fears. To help students transition to the classroom with fewer worries, teachers and parents may want to initiate ice breakers and other stress-reducing interactions. Here are some ideas. Buddy up Many schools will give out classroom

Student word search Word searches are entertaining and educational tools that can be put to use in the classroom. Parents or teachers can create word searches featuring the first names of all the students in the class. Children often enjoy searching for their own names, and then they can help others, opening up lines of communication. Word searches also can be customized for any subject. Therefore, if student names aren’t desired, the theme can be classroom items or school terms. Personal introductions Students may worry about teachers mispronouncing their names or using a full name instead of a nickname. Rather than a traditional roll call, teachers can encourage students to introduce themselves to classmates, using their preferential name and including a brief synopsis of their interests and what makes them unique. Teachers also can initiate other ice-breakers by giving students a sheet with various questions, which students then have to complete by asking around among the other students. For example, “Who has a pet fish?” or “Find someone who has blue eyes.” The first day of school can be difficult for some children. Fun activities and some extra effort from parents and teachers can make the return to the classroom less stressful.

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The Conservatory division continues to flourish with students consistently reaching milestones through their training. This past spring, 90 students participated with great success in the ABT NTC ballet exams and this summer we had dancers studying in ballet intensives in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Torrington and Moscow, Russia! Through the expansion and our new locations, we aim to make our programs more assessible to all ballet students on Long Island. To make this happen, we have added new divisions of dance that include; Tiny Tots, Recreational Dance, Adult Dance and a Workshop Series that brings to our school Professional Ballet and Broadway artists currently working in the industry. Come join us – we look forward to seeing you soon! Carolyn Zettel-Augustyn, Director

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Strategies parents can use to motivate students

Students may need some time to adjust at the beginning of a new school year. Summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school year, and it might be unfair to expect kids to seamlessly slip back into their more regimented lives as students. While some early school year sluggishness might be normal, that should wear off pretty quickly. If not, and students appear to be struggling to get motivated for their schoolwork, parents can try various strategies that should help reignite youngsters’ passions for

learning. • Make your home more school-friendly. Summer is a relaxing time of year when parents have a tendency to relax rules around the house. But come the school year, parents must make sure their homes are as conducive to studying as possible. Resist the urge to turn the television on each night so students are not distracted from their studies. Keep the home quiet so students are motivated to focus on their studies. • Encourage participation in extracurricular ac-

tivities. Various studies have examined the relationship between extracurricular activities and academic performance. A 2002 study published in the journal Sociology of Education found that participation in extracurricular activities is associated with improved grade point average, increased college attendance and reduced absenteeism. The link between participation in extracurricular activities and improved academic performance is still in need of study, but such participation may help children acclimate to the structure of the school year more quickly than they might if they do not participate in such activities. • Encourage curious youngsters. Kids are curious, and fostering that curiosity can be a great way for parents to get their kids excited about learning. Whether it’s during the school year and part of their curriculum or on summer break, encourage kids to engage in subjects that interest them. As kids learn more about the topics and subjects that interest them, they may develop a passion for learning that they can then take with them to the classroom. • Express an interest in the subjects children are studying. Another way to motivate students at the dawn of a new school year is to express an interest in the subjects they’re studying. Ask questions about their studies and encourage them to share their thoughts and opinions. Engaging students about the subjects they’re studying can motivate them to explore those subjects more deeply than they otherwise might. Motivating kids to be excited about their schoolwork at the dawn of a new school year can sometimes be difficult. But parents can employ various strategies that can help their children readjust to life in the classroom and motivate them to perform to the best of their abilities.

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– the ships had to travel further and further away, petroleum was discovered in Pennsylvania in 1859, the Civil War came and ships were blockaded - and the Vineyard had to look again for a new industry. It turned out to be tourism. For Martha’s Vineyard, that began in Oak Bluffs. Perhaps one of the quaintest institutions on the Vineyard is the Martha’s Vineyard Camp-Meeting Association, which held its first campmeeting in August 1835 in the Wesleyan Grove, in what is today Oak Bluffs where the Tabernacle stands. Founded by the Methodist church, the campground began with pitched tents, then canvas on wood platforms, and then cottages that were gorgeously decorated in gingerbread patterns (like family crests, the patterns usually make a statement) and gay colors. These homes have been in their families for generations (they own the cottage, but not the land). Linda points out Inkwell Beach, the town beach in Oak Bluffs, which was one of the first integrated beaches in the country. “There is no discrimination here.” Oak Bluffs, she says, is where Martin Luther King Jr. wrote some of his speeches. Linda’s tour finishes at the Martha’s Vineyard Campmeeting Association’s Cottage Museum. Oak Bluffs Wharf & Land Company, 9 Circuit Avenue Ext. Oak Bluffs, MA, 508684-8595, http://vineyardhistory.com/. A Free Day Grand Caribe’s Captain Patrick Moynihan has reshuffled our New England Islands voyage because of a storm which would make reaching Nantucket, 30 miles out to sea, too uncomfortable (10 foot seas) if not outright dangerous. But by staying over in Martha’s Vineyard for an extra day, he expects the weather to improve so we can sail there on Friday, as our last port of call before returning to Warren, Rhode Island. The unexpected second day in Martha’s Vineyard is a gift, as if you had been given all these extra hours to do anything you want. After two active days and anticipating another active day in Nantucket, Marty opts to spend the day relaxing on the ship. I opt to return to one of my favorite places on the planet: Oak Bluffs. I love the color, the whimsy, the vibe. I have never seen a more open, welcoming place anywhere – it isn’t a coincidence that this is where Valerie Jarrett had her summer home, or that President Obama would summer on the Vineyard here every year during his presidency, or that there are so many media stars and celebrities (many who happen to be Jewish) who had vacation homes here. I cross the street from the marina where we are tied up at the pier, and hop the #13 bus to Oak Bluffs (it makes a loop

to Edgartown). I pick up the “Historic Walking Tour of Oak Bluffs” brochure from the information center at the bottom of Circuit Avenue, and find myself on what seems a scavenger hunt to find all 20 places on the map. I tour of the famous Campground, with all those gorgeous gingerbread cottages with names like Respite, Time Remembered, Alice’s Wonderland, and the Tabernacle, which can seat 2000 for a service. I stop in at the Flying Horses Carousel, the nation’s oldest platform carousel (a national landmark), that was constructed in 1876 by Charles Dare, and today is one of only two Dare carousels still in existence. Originally operated as a Coney Island, NY amusement, it was moved to its red barn in Oak Bluffs in 1884, delighting kids of all ages ever since. The carousel was acquired by the Preservation Trust in 1986 to prevent it from being dismantled and sold piecemeal to collectors of antique carved horses. The Trust undertook an extensive restoration to return the carousel to its original appearance, complete with the historic panel paintings that were done by a Dare factory artist. The horses were individually restored and feature real horsehair manes and tails, and distinctive objects in their glass eyes. The 1923 Wurlitzer Band Organ plays old-timey tunes on original paper rolls. The highlight of every ride is the chance to grab the lucky Brass Ring to win a free ride. Flying Horses Carousel is one of 20 historic properties owned and managed by The Vineyard Trust. Among them: Alleys and The Grange in West Tisbury; The Old Whaling Church and Daniel Fisher House in Edgartown; and Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs. I take the bus back to Vineyard Haven, getting off opposite the ferry terminal, and walk up to the village’s main street which has many charming boutiques. The local movie theater has a poster of “Jaws.” It’s a short walk back to the ship – I pass the Benjamin & Gannon ship building and repair company – actually a small shack, but Linda had mentioned that they are very welcoming to visitors, and sure enough, am invited to look inside. There’s so much to do on Martha’s Vineyard: with more time, I would bike (the island has 44 miles of bike and multiuser paths; several of our passengers took advantage of the rental bikes on board); 19 named beaches, 125 miles of coastline, fishing piers, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing; horseback riding; guided cycling, natural, ecological, birding, historical, ghost and aerial tours; dozens of art galleries and boutiques, potters and artisans workshops and bookstores; you can visit an alpaca farm, wildlife and nature preserves, reptile and bird park, sanctuaries, arboretums,

reservations; take the On-Time ferry to Chappaquiddick Island to explore Cape Poge and Wasque Reservations; visit Mytoi Japanese garden; visit the Aquinnah Wampanoag Indian Museum, explore the Wampanoag Way, an Aquinnah Cultural Trail; follow the African American Heritage Trail; take in a performance at Vineyard Playhouse in Vineyard Haven or at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown; take a cooking, dance, yoga, pilates, or landscape painting class; circumnavigate the island aboard a sailboat, schooner, catamaran or motorboat; take a charter fishing or sailing excursion or lesson; attend one of the film, food & wine, artisans festivals. For more information and plan a visit, contact Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, 24 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, 508-693-0085, 800-5054815, info@mvy.com, www.mvy.com. The Grande Caribe sails on to

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“My History House- 70 Poplar Street”

70 Poplar Street- Backyard garden circa 1925 (photo from Garden City Village Archives). BY SUZIE ALVEY Due to popular request, the Assistant Village Historian is presenting another “My History House” article for you to enjoy. 70 Poplar Street is another chapter in the series that debuted in 2013. 70 Poplar Street was on the Golden Goose Christmas House Tour for Winthrop Hospital a few years ago, so this beautiful home might be familiar to some readers. It’s not surprising it was part of the tour due to its unique features. The 3,500 square foot house has four to five bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths. It is comfortably situated on a 100 by 155 square foot property, over one third of an acre. It is on the southwest corner of Poplar Street and Prospect Avenue in the Eastern Section of Garden City. 70 Poplar Street has been well documented in the Garden City Village Archives with five photos from circa 1925. The photo featuring the backyard shows an extensive garden, back when the home’s property extended through to Garden Street. The house had a front porch as well as a back porch with lattice and screens. Another photo shows the original garage at the back of the house with a driveway that exited onto Prospect Avenue. The original owner lived in the house from 1921, when it was built, until circa 1929. The second owners of 70 Poplar Street were Phoebe Dunning Hayes (circa 18761965), a Brooklynite and daughter of a post office clerk, and Frank T. Hayes (b. 1877), born in New Jersey. They married around the turn of the century and lived with Phoebe’s family and two servants while in Brooklyn. The Hayes couple then lived on Fulton Avenue in Hempstead, a main thoroughfare even back then. Frank Hayes was a real estate broker. By 1930, they lived at 70 Poplar Street and Joseph, Frank’s brother lived with them.

Joseph Hayes was also a real estate broker. They stayed there until 1942, when they moved back to Hempstead. Some long-time residents might be familiar with the next couple who lived at 70 Poplar: Dr. Janith Stewart Kice (19111998) and Dr. Stewart “Raymond” Francis Smith (1907-1987). They both practiced in Garden City. Janith was a dermatologist and was most likely influenced in her career by her father, Dr. Luther Kice. Like the Hayes family, they also had their beginnings in Brooklyn. By the time Janith and Raymond were married in 1938 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, her family lived on Brook Street. The young couple lived in Mineola for at least five years and then Pine Street briefly, before moving to Poplar. The Kice-Smith couple had three children: Pamela, Deborah, and Stewart “Raymond.” Sometime between 1947 and 1950, the Smiths moved to 63 Second Street. They were active in the community and Janith was a member of the American Cancer Society and gave local lectures. The Kice-Smith family sold 70 Poplar Street to Euretta Isabelle Gamble Wildner (1895-1977) and Harry Charles Wildner (1893-1966). They lived there starting in 1947-1950. Harry was born in Brooklyn, like the Hayes couple and the Kice-Smiths. Harry Wildner’s father was a telegraph operator. Euretta Wildner was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and her father was a cabinet maker. Harry was a second lieutenant for seven months in World War I and was discharged in 1919, luckily with no wounds. Within a year, Harry was an accountant. They had a daughter, Baribel “Barrie” Frazer Wildner (19221991), born in Massachusetts. By 1930 the Wildners were living in Hamden, Connecticut. Harry had moved up from a sales manager to the treasurer for the Newton Die Casting Corporation in New Haven, a company that manufactured metal parts for various products. By 1935,

Garage in back of house, circa 1925 (Garden City Village Archives).

Backyard where garage used to be is now a den & kitchen, 2017 (photo by Suzie Alvey). they lived in Rockville Centre and Harry was now an accountant for a paint company. Barrie Wildner, their daughter graduated from South Side High School where she was one of the class officers. She went to Adelphi College, as it was known back then, where she was a sorority girl. Barrie married Theodore Hillsley Wentz around 1945, a midshipman who went to Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey. Around 1942, Harry Wildner returned to the die casting business with National Lead Company in Manhattan and became president circa 1950. Around that time, the Wildners moved to Garden City. According to the Harvard Business School archives, National Lead Company, now called NL Industries, was founded in 1772. It was one of the first twelve stocks to be listed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1896. People would be familiar with Dutch Boy Paint, which they sold since 1907. Their products included the material, rayon, atomic bomb materials during the 1940s and 1950s and castings

for airplanes, cars and telephones. With the Wildner’s financial success, they were able to build a new, detached garage to the west of the property and use the old garage space for a den and part of the kitchen. Harry passed away in 1966, the same year they built the garage. Euretta then moved to 101 Second Street sometime between 1968 to 1972. Susan Mary Price Rubsamen (19402007) and Kenneth Rubsamen (1938-2010), also a Brooklyn native bought 70 Poplar around 1966-1968. Susan was born to Marcella C. Coffee Price and Francis G. Price. She went to Sacred Heart High School. In 1961, Ken received a Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He headed to the U.S. Army after graduation, eventually reaching Captain. After their marriage in 1966, Susan and Ken lived in Merrick. They had two sons, Christopher and John. By approximately 1972, they bought 70 Poplar Street. It is possible that the Rubsamens did work on the house since he was an architect. They lived in the house until approxi-

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Front yard, 2017 (Suzie Alvey). Front yard, circa 1925 (Garden City Village Archives).

Living room, same angle, 2017 (photo from Brad Gustavson and Peter Paige for Gustavson/Dundes). Living room, circa 1925 (Garden City Village Archives). mately 1987. According to Ken’s obituary, he “worked as an architect designing residential and commercial buildings.” The family also had various vacation homes in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton in Florida. Susan passed away in 2007, followed by Ken in 2010. He is buried in Calverton National Cemetery, out on the island. Kathleen Labas Knote and Theodore Farrell Knote (1945-1993) were the owners of 70 Poplar Street, starting circa 1990. Beforehand, Theodore had received a Bachelor of Arts from St. John’s University in 1967. He and Kathleen married in 1969. They lived at 80 Russell Road in the Eastern Section before buying 70 Poplar Street. Their three boys had already been born before moving to Poplar Street: Andrew, Jared and Alex. Kathleen Knote said, “It was our dream house. We bought it from a woman who had a re-decorating shop on Franklin Avenue...” So there might have been an owner between the Rubsamens and the Knotes. Unfortunately, Theodore Knote passed away at a young age. Kathleen moved to another home

in the Eastern Section after selling the Poplar Street home. H. Bradford Gustavson and Ruby Bennett Gustavson bought 70 Poplar Street from Kathleen Knote in 1993. The Gustavsons moved from White Plains to Garden City. Their names might be familiar to Garden City residents since they founded the non-profit Garden City Community Theatre, now in its 21st year. Brad and Ruby write their own original scripts each year and re-write the lyrics to Broadway and pop tunes. Their three sons have volunteered as well. “Some child actors have come back as adults and a few of the actors have been with us for as long as 12 years,” Brad stated. The theatre experience is open to anyone who would like to perform or volunteer. Brad also volunteers for a Garden City Village Board. Ruby Gustavson is an interior decorator with her own company and she also works with her husband’s firm. Brad Gustavson is a partner with Gustavson/ Dundes Architecture and Design, LLP in Manhattan and in Garden City, established in 1985. They have designed and

worked with many residential projects in the village, including the 55 Roxbury Road addition and the well-known restoration of, and addition to, 113 Hilton Avenue.” The company’s work was featured in Elle Decor Magazine and in the New York Times Real Estate section. As an architect and an interior decorator, Brad and Ruby have dramatically improved the house they’ve lived in over the last 25 years. “We’ve taken the house and have done significant restoration to enhance the spirit of the home’s original architecture, while bringing it into the 21st century. I’m conscious of using natural materials... We matched the original moldings, door styles, and hardware to maintain the integrity of the original house,” Brad said. Ruby described the home as “...an expanded cape, with farmhouse elements, like wide board distressed floors and ship lap.” Starting on the first floor, “the back of the house had a screened in porch with a cement floor that was enclosed and enlarged by a previous owner. We upgraded and renovated the area. We laid down the bricks ourselves and made

it into a sunroom with windows. The east side of the porch was converted into our den. Both, except for the bricks, were done before we moved here. On the west side of the house, there is a mother-daughter suite we designed and built that has architecturally balanced the home. The... suite now acts as our home office, “ Brad Gustavson said. On the second floor, Ruby explained, “Our first renovation after moving in to the house in 1993 was to rearrange the flow of the entire second floor of the house. The master bedroom had no en suite, so we relocated the entrance to the bedroom, created a walk in closet by adding a wall in the bedroom and a shed dormer on the back of the house and made an entrance to the master bath from the closet. We then rearranged the other bedrooms, added a hall bath and laundry area and opened up the back stair wall to create a better flow and space for the kids.” 70 Poplar Street has changed dramatically in the last 100 years, and having two architects and an interior decorator owning it has made a big difference.

Friday, August 24, 2018 The Garden City News

A successful Vacation Bible School at GC Community Church SUBMITTED BY MELVA VICTORINO

Outdoor games were a lot of fun.

This summer was sizzling hot, but a lot of cool things were happening at Garden City Community Church (GCCC) from June 25th through the 28th. For four days, one hundred eleven children, ranging from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade were “shipwrecked” at GCCC, but all of them were rescued by seventy incredible volunteers, of all ages, through Bible lessons, crafts, games, adventures, activities, snacks, and cinema. The Vacation Bible School theme this year was “Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus”. The children and volunteers were divided into crews and led each day to fun activities and adventures such as in the ShipRec Games, Exploration Stations (art/science), and KidVid Cinema learning about real life stories of children who braved problems that Jesus helped them face. The Interactive Bible Discovery lessons made the Bible stories come alive and relatable. There was a separate VBS pre-k program running at same time as the elementary grades. The pre-k had fun table stations, Bible adventure activities, crafts and playground time. They later joined the big kids for snacks and KidVid Cinema. The outdoor picnic gave them breaks to share healthy snacks. What was most meaningful was this year’s Service Project wherein VBS parents, families, and volunteers donated

The church aisle didn’t escape from floor activities

Youth volunteer helping with art work

It was fun being rescued!

Break time for some youth volunteers

money to World Vision International fund to benefit Haitian farmers. The money will provide the farmers with better quality seeds to withstand hurricanes and deforestation. The donations will also provide for farmers’ education. Thanks to the generosity of our participants $834.00 was raised! The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of its community. Summer Services are at 9:30 in the morning in its air-conditioned sanctuary, and on Wednesday nights at 8:00pm in Gardner Hall. Regular worship schedules will resume on September 16th, as Garden City Community Church kicks off the Fall with a Welcome Day Service and a church luncheon after worship. Regular worship services are Sundays at 8:30am in our chapel and at 10:30am in our sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the latter service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00pm in Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 516746-1700 or visit our website at www. gardencitycommunitychurch.org.

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Participants enjoyed hearing Bible stories Stringing beads was fun

Outdoor snack time was a hit Rescued together!

Parent volunteers were a great help

Being â&#x20AC;&#x153;shipwreckedâ&#x20AC;? gave the children a chance to rest

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ADRB to discuss future concepts for Sears property From page 1 becoming more walkable, safer with the additions of lighting and street and sidewalk repairs, and altogether creating a layout of restaurant and shops that serve as a more appealing destination for residents and families. Donnelly advises that even if any construction, changes or plans are years away, there are ideas to bring up related to the Sears’ building such as “what an acceptable look for the village could be.” He calls the discussion set for August 28 “an early exploration.” Meanwhile the fellow Chamber of Commerce members, including property owners and management firms for other buildings on Franklin Avenue or downtown in the Seventh Street/Franklin Avenue T-Zone, speak with Donnelly frequently

and have had initial thoughts on the Sears location. Some ideas circulated on the potential for NYU-Winthrop to take over the full space or at least parts of the 1111 Franklin building, as Donnelly noted few industries or sectors of the U.S. economy are growing and expanding as fast as large hospital and healthcare systems. Steel Equities also has NYU-Winthrop as a tenant in a handful of its marquee Garden City properties. But since no official plans were filed with the village or set for the ADRB’s August agenda, the business sector talk remains speculation at this time: “The Chamber members know the Sears building was sold but the company does have years left on their lease. They could continue operations there for a while, and right now is way too early for Chamber members to consider

CPOA initiates search for new high school ambassador From page 1

Student must be entering his/her Junior Year of high school as of Sept. 2018. Students serve for two years during which time they are bone fide members of the CPOA Board, participating in monthly meetings, learning the intricacies/workings of village government and contributing their unique expertise to the community at large. As Ambassadors, they are required to attend one or two village committee meetings each month, absorbing the substance of the committee meetings and then sharing the information with the next CPOA Board meeting.

(The Village website, www.gardencityny.net, has listings of all village committees and one can also find at the site the application to the High School Ambassador Program). In addition, Student Ambassadors chose a project to work on during their two years with the CPOA - selecting a subject that suits their particular interests and/or skills. A special scholarship is awarded to students who successfully complete their term as Student Ambassadors. It is requested that a completed application be sent directly, or handed in person, to the Coordinator of the program, Mrs. Evelyn Fasano, at 18 Cedar Place, Garden City NY 11530. The deadline for submission is September 15th, 2018.

the impacts of what could or could not go at 1111 Franklin – not until Sears makes some kind of announcement that there is a timetable set for them to leave. However all Sears stores in the U.S. are coming up for sale, and the company determines which stores to sell to make up deficits of how much Sears is losing,” he said. Donnelly has addressed the Board of Trustees on the state of big box retail establishments such as Sears, J.C. Penny and Lord & Taylor and the evolution or adaptations ahead for Roosevelt Field and Franklin Avenue. He cites the online shopping experience and convenience as a threat to stores’ viability. “You can look at Lord & Taylor which announced that they will sell 10 more stores this year. In 2017 Lord & Taylor sold its headquarters store (the

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43 Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 sick that large, old trees are the ones you should be removing! By the way, didn’t super storm Sandy prove that? You can always replace some of these removed trees with other smaller, younger other trees that maybe won’t grow as large. Well, in any case, please replace any tree with the kind of tree that squirrels don’t like! Paul Dellacona

Disheartening To the Editor: I recently returned home and found a flyer in my mailbox stating the town was going to begin removing trees and plantings from the North and West perimeter of St. Paul’s Field. The purpose being to extend the playing fields. I found this surprising and disheartening. The trees and green space help to distinguish Garden City from many of its surrounding towns. They help to make the village a more desirable location to live. The trees give the field more dimension. Many of these trees have been there for decades. This town lost so many trees during Hurricanes Irene and Sandy that I thought there would be more of an effort to save the ones that remain. The trees on St. Paul’s field are home to many birds including hawks and owls. Something you don’t see throughout the village. Sadly, to some, progress often means the removal of trees. The landscape of the trees and plantings surrounding the fields, along with its wildlife, make St. Paul’s a unique place in the village. I, for one, will miss it. Suzanne Pearn

Clearing of St. Paul’s Field To the Editor: On August 7 the residents surrounding St. Paul’s field were hand delivered a letter informing them that within a week, they will be clearing vegetation and trees on St. Paul’s field. I had a friend check the field and to their horror they had counted over 40 healthy trees that were marked for removal. This action by the Village board along with the recreation department will severely alter the character of St. Paul’s field. The aesthetic beauty and uniqueness of having a historic building alongside beautiful landscape, healthy trees, and wildlife, will disappear forever. Residents are outraged for the following reasons: 1) Where is the SEQR - State

Environmental Quality Review Act? This proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment. I have asked the Village to see a copy of the SEQR and was told “ I don’t think we did that, not sure we needed it but will get back to you. As of August 15....... No response. 2) Planning and informing residents in August while most residents are away on vacation. 3) Misleading notices- on June 21 and June 28th in the GC News the Village states they will be clearing overgrowth and plantings that have encroached upon the fields. This sounded more like maintenance, not 40 to 50 healthy trees being removed. However, tree removal was specifically mentioned in the August 7 letter that was hand delivered to a select group of homeowners. 4) Destroying the natural beauty of the field. 5) In spring and fall, St. Paul’s is home for migrating birds and this action will displace all wildlife. 6) Most of the trees that are marked for removal are over 100 years old and healthy 7) This is not about homeowners on Hampton Road and St. Paul’s Place. Many of the trees marked for removal where planted decades ago, well before the town bought the property. 8) On February 3, 2005, Mayor Barbara Miller designated St. Paul’s property as Parkland. Village attorney Mr. Fishberg acknowledged that a parkland is more specific than a public trust and permits a narrower range of uses. Removal of 40-50 trees would most definitely require a SEQR. 9) Two years ago, the Board of Trustees and the Recreation Department proposed a plan to blacktop and install a parking lot and roadway in this exact location with no mention of overworked fields or overgrown plantings. What are your true intentions? Please join me in calling or emailing the Village Trustees. Help Save our beautiful healthy trees and wildlife. Call Village Hall at 516 465-4000: Mayor Brian Daughney - 516 465-4051 Trustees: Theresa Trouvé, Robert Bolebruch, Stephen Makrinos, John Delaney, Louis Minuto, Mark Hyer and Colleen Foley Jackie Sprotte

Execellent pictorial essay To the Editor: I would like to thank and commend Mr. John Ellis Kordes for his excellent pictorial essay entitled “The Garden City That Disappeared”. His presentation of those pictures of past village sites and, especially, the detailed explanations supporting each, was very well

done! Mr. Kordes’ work, even in black and white, captured the aesthetic beauty of our village’s architecture of long, and not-so-long, ago. Mr. Kordes’ essay made me wonder if anyone has undertaken a similar photographic “before and after” study of all those blocks here in GC whose original aesthetic beauty, and related “open spaces”, have been forever altered by recently built “McMansions”... Mark Trolio

Higher tolls, more debt To the Editor: There is even more to recent downgrading for MTA Bond Ratings. Under past Metropolitan Transportation Authority Five Year Capital Plans, both the city and state collectively have cut billions of their own respective financial contributions. They repeatedly had the MTA refinance or borrow funds to acquire scarce capital funding, formerly made up by hard cash from both City Hall and Albany. On a bipartisan basis, this included past Governors Mario Cuomo, George Pataki, Elliot Spitzer and David Patterson. Billions more are still needed from both the state and city to make up for past cuts over previous decades. Everyone insisted that the MTA continue financing more and more of the Capital Program by borrowing. As a result, 17% of the annual MTA budget goes for covering the costs of debt service payments. By the next MTA 2020 - 2024 Capital Program Plan, this will grow to 20%. This means less money is available for operations to provide more frequent service to riders. It also means there is less cash to maintain the state of good repair and safety. At the end of the day, the cupboard may be bare for any system expansion. Contrast City Hall and Albany with Washington. Federal support for transportation has remained consistent and growing over past decades. When a crises occurred be it 9-11 in 2001 or Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Washington was there for us. Additional billions in assistance above and beyond yearly formula allocations from the Federal Transit Administration was provided. In 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided billions more. Most federal transportation grants require a 20 percent hard-cash local share. In many cases, the FTA accepted toll credits for local share. This saved the MTA $1 billion in the previous 2010 - 2014 Five Year Capital Program. Even more will be saved under the $32 billion 2015 - 2019 Five Year Capital Program. The same continues under the current 2015-2019 five-year capital program. Washington has made available over $1.3 billion in 2018 FTA formula funding for the MTA.

Let us assume the next MTA Five Year 2020 - 2024 Capital Program starts out at $30 billion. First they need $2.265 billion, bringing the total local share of funding for Second Avenue Subway up to $4 billion. This is necessary to leverage $2 billion in FTA New Starts dollars. Another $1 billion each will be needed to complete fully funding the $11.2 billion LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal and $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track Projects. How will the MTA find $19 billion more toward funding NYC Transit President Andy Byford’s proposed ten year $37 billion subway system recovery plan? Some want billions more to accelerate bringing more of the 471 subway stations into compliance with Americans With Disabilities Act. Others want billions more to increase the numbers of new and rehabilitated subway cars and buses. Remember how proud Governor Cuomo was when the new Tappan Zee Bridge opened? He made a cold political calculation by promising not to raise the tolls when running for another term in 2018 or President in 2020 (the world’s worst kept secret). To pay back the $1.6 billion dollar federal loan and $1 billion Thruway Authority Bond which helped finance the $3.9 billion Tappan Zee Bridge along with up to $900 million in final bills to the contractor, tolls will have to go up by double or more over several years. Moodys Investment Services estimated the tolls will go up to $7.60 by 2021 and $15 by 2026 for the Thruway Authority to be able to pay back the loan, bond and up to $900 million more in pending contractor final payment claims. The MTA will pay for Positive Train Control on the LIRR and MNRR by obtaining a $967.1 million loan from the Federal Rail Road Administration. It is a 22 year loan at 2.4 percent interest. The FRA loan will have to be paid back over the next four MTA Five Year Capital Plans ending by 2038. When it comes to paying for all his $100 billion worth of transportation promises, Cuomo reminds me of Wimpy who famously said “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” Taxpayers and MTA riders will have to deal with higher fares, taxes, more debt and borrowing in coming years to cover the costs for all of Cuomo’s transportation improvements. Cuomo doesn’t believe in pay as you go or balanced budgets. Larry Penner (Larry Penner is a transportation historian, advocate and writer who previously worked 31 years for the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office)

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Friday, August 24, 2018 The Garden City News

L E G A L NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST LUIS E. ROBAYO, JR., et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 28, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 11, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 135 SECOND STREET, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 34, BLOCK 147, LOT 248. Approximate amount of judgment $1,261,858.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 11479/09. ALEXANDRA HENNESSY, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 GC 0836 4X 08/10,17,24,31 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSR MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

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2004-15F, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-15F, V. MOHAMMED K. SHAIKH A/K/A MOHAMMD SHAIKH, ET. AL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 11, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSR MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-15F, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-15F is the Plaintiff and MOHAMMED K. SHAIKH A/K/A MOHAMMD SHAIKH, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Calendar Control Part, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 11, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 105 JEFFERSON STREET, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530: Section 33, Block 209, Lot 37, Lot Group 37-40: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 5263/2016. Jennifer Ettenger, Esq. Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC

Attorneys for Plaintiff. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York, 11590 GC 0837 4X 08/10,17,24,31 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau HSBC Bank USA, National Association As Trustee for Nomura Asset Acceptance Corporation, Mortgage PassThrough Certificaties, Series 2004-AP3, Plaintiff, vs. David Pappas, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on June 29, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 25, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 40 Claydon Road, Garden City, NY 11530. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Garden City, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34., Block 54 and Lot 178. Approximate amount of judgment is $803,056.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 16-006262. Kenneth Balkan, Esq., Referee

GC science teacher learns from leading researcher

Jason Econome, a Stuyvesant High School science teacher and resident of Garden City, spent the summer at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research with a globally-renowned lupus scientist, Betty Diamond, MD. His time was supported by The American Physiological Society’s (APS) 2018 Frontiers in Physiology Research Community Leaders Professional Development Fellowship program. “A great way to inspire and nurture the next generation of research scientists is to get their teachers who interact with them every day excited about research as well,” said Dr. Diamond, who is also an APS member. “I was happy to take part in this fellowship program and to provide Jason with a biomedical laboratory experience which he can bring back to the classroom.” Under the Frontiers in Physiology Program, eight high school teachers from across the country were selected to be part of a seven to eight-

week summer program where they were paired with an ASP member who is a researcher in physiology. By spending the summer learning research techniques and following the scientific process from start to finish, the teachers gain a greater understanding of science, which they can pass off to their students during the school year. As a member of Dr. Diamond’s lab, Mr. Econome worked on a project examining the impact of lupus risk genes on different cell types. Dr. Diamond’s lab members are leaders in understanding the biology of lupus in order to develop new and improve therapies. “I was honored to be mentored by Dr. Diamond and contribute to her lab’s work to better understand the biological mechanisms of lupus,” said Mr. Econome. “I plan to take this experience back to my students and show them how interesting and meaningful science and research are.”

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South Nassau Is the Only Hospital in New York State Recognized by Healthgrades * For Excellence in All Five Categories of Women’s Health Care ®

South Nassau is proud to be the only hospital in New York to be recognized by Healthgrades with five top awards for women’s care: • Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award** • C-Section Delivery Five-Star • Vaginal Delivery Five-Star • Gynecologic Procedures Five-Star • Hysterectomy Five-Star

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VILLAGE SPORTS Registration for Fall Youth Tennis Lessons at Community Park Begins

We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our fall Tennis Program for children at the Community Park Tennis Center. Classes are held weekdays with some levels on Saturdays. A full schedule of classes can be found at the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or on our website at www.gardencityrecreation.org. Classes will begin on Monday, September 24th. All classes will run for 10 weeks. To register for a class, please visit our office or website or, if you have a password, you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. An explanation of each level of classes is as follows: Tots Ages 4 - 5 (not in kindergarten) & PeeWee - Ages 5 (in kindergarten) - 7 Introduction to tennis, emphasizing basic movement and striking skills in a fun game playing environment. Novice - Ages 6 to 7 Continued development of basic movement and striking skills on a full size court. Serving and scorekeeping will be introduced. Past tennis experience required. Junior - Ages 8 to 11 Extension of Novice Level program. Continued emphasis on striking concepts, movement, and skills related to tennis play. Junior Advanced - Ages 8 to 11 For the more serious, more advanced students. These lessons are offered in 1½ hr time slots. Experience required. Senior - Ages 12 and older Extension of Junior Program, continued emphasis on fundamentals and skills related to tennis play. Senior Advanced - Ages 12 and older For the more serious, more advanced student. These lessons are offered in 1½ hour time slots. Experience required.

Recreation Dance Conservatory Schedule Announced

The Garden City Recreation Department’s Dance Conservatory Program is pleased to announce the class offerings for its upcoming 20182019 season! This article lists class offerings only; registration for these classes will begin in September and will be announced at a later date. Director Felicia Menig, along with the rest of her staff, is excited to start off another fantastic year. The Dance Conservatory offers classes to Garden City residents ages 3½ years through adult which are non-performance based. Age is determined by the start date of the desired class. The schedule for this year’s youth classes are as follows (all classes are 55 minutes long unless otherwise noted):

Monday: 1:15- Ballet/Tap for 4-5 year olds 2:45- Ballet/Jazz for 4-5 year olds 4:00- Ballet/Hip Hop for K – 1st grades 5:00- Ballet/Hip Hop for 2nd -3rd grades 6:00- Hip Hop for 4th-5th grades 7:00- Ballet/Tap for Grades 6 and Up Tuesday: 11:00- Creative Movement for 3 ½ to 5 years 12:00- Ballet/Jazz for 4-5 year olds 4:00- Ballet/Tap for K-1 grades 5:00- Ballet/Hip Hop for 2nd – 3rd grades 6:00- Ballet/Tap for 4th-5th grades 7:00- Hip Hop/Jazz for Grades 6 and up Wednesday: 10:30- Creative Movement for 3 ½ - 5 years 1:15- Creative Movement for 3 ½ - 5 years 4:00- Ballet/Hip Hop for K -1st grades 5:00- Ballet/Hip Hop for 2nd-3rd grades 6:00- Jazz for 4th-5th grades 7:00- Contemporary Jazz for Grades 6 and up Thursday: 12:45- Ballet/Jazz for ages 4 – 5 4:00- Ballet/Tap for K-1st grades 5:00- Ballet/Tap for 2nd-3rd grades 6:00- Contemporary Dance for 4th-5th grades 7:00- Ballet for grades 6 and up Friday: 1:30- Creative Movement for 3 ½ -5 year olds 2:30- Ballet/Jazz for ages 4 – 5 4:00- Ballet/Hip Hop for K-1st grades 5:00- Ballet/Hip Hop for 2nd -3rd grades 6:00- Ballet/Hip Hop for 4th -5th grades 7:00- Contemporary Dance for grades 6 and up Saturday: 10:00- Ballet/Hip Hop for K-1st grades 11:00- Creative Movement for 3 ½ - 5 years 1:00- Hip Hop for Middle School 3:00- Jazz for High School 4:00- Tap for grades 6 and up with previous experience

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Youth Fall Roller Hockey Programs

The Garden City Recreation & Parks Department will once again offer various roller hockey programs this fall for children who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City. Whether you played in the past or looking to get involved, there is no better time to sign up and experience all the fun. All programs take place at the roller rink located at Community Park. PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION AS OUR OFFERINGS ARE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT THEN IN THE PAST. Each participant is required to wear full equipment at all times. This includes hockey helmet with a cage, hockey gloves, shin pads, elbow pads, roller blades, hockey stick, long pants, and a protective cup. A description of each program we will offer is as follows: PEE WEE BEGINNER CLINIC: (Open to Kindergarten & 1st Grade) No experience is required in hockey or roller skating. This hour long clinic will introduce the sport of roller hockey and all the basic fundamentals in a fun & safe environment. The program will take place Sunday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. beginning September 16th at a cost of $105.00. SQUIRTS BEGINNER + CLINIC: (Open to Kindergarten & 1st Clinic) This beginner program will continue to develop our young players through drills and scrimmages. This hour long program will take place Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. beginning September 16th at a cost of $105. 2nd and 3rd GRADE MITES DIVISION: Games will take place on Friday afternoons with either a 4:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. game time depending on your child’s team schedule. Season begins on September 14th at a cost of $105. 4th, & 5th GRADE JUNIOR DIVISION: Games will take place on Sunday late afternoons with either a 4:30 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. game time depending on your child’s team schedule. Season begins on September 16th at a cost of $105.00. 6th,7th,& 8th GRADE SENIOR DIVISION: Games will take place on Friday evenings with either a 6:45 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. game time depending on your child’s team schedule. Season begins on September 14th at a cost of $105. To register, please visit our office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny. net. For questions, please contact Andrew Karen by email at akaren@ gardencityny.net.

Adult Fall Roller Hockey

The Garden City Recreation & Parks Department will offer its roller hockey program at Community Park

this fall. This program will be open to residents of the Village of Garden City ages 30 & over according to the following schedule: Sundays beginning Sunday, September 16th @ 7:00 p.m. Games are in “pick up” format. The price for this program will be $90.00. All participants are required to wear the following equipment at all times: Hockey Helmet with cage, hockey gloves, shin pads, elbow pads, roller blades, protective cup, & hockey stick. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue, or, if you have password you may register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net.

Adult Art Classes at Cluett Hall

Motor Mania with Legos at St. Paul’s Cluett Hall!

Bricks4Kidz classes build on the popular “LEGO” bricks to deliver high-quality educational play. Each hour-long class is an engaging experience for your child with a new project each week. In this session children will make motorized models of a wide variety of sports, including Basketball, Soccer, Gymnastics and Mini-Golf using LEGO®Technic bricks and our own Bricks 4 Kidz design instructions. Learn how to use gears and axles, pulleys and levers to create amazing and fun motorized moving parts as we "get into gear" for spring training. Please note, participates will not bring home the model.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays for Grades 1-4 beginning September 26th in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. Classes are from 4:00-5:00pm and the cost is$135 per child for six week class. To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. Please make checks payable to Bricks 4 Kidz. Registration is limited.

Amusement Park Tickets Available

The Garden City Recreation Department will this year again be offering discount tickets to area amusement parks. Tickets can be purchased at the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Cash or check will be accepted for payment. These very

popular discounted tickets are for: Gate Discounted Price Price Splish Splash Water Park 43.99 $37.00 Splish Splash - under 48 inches 33.99 $30.00 Six Flags Great Adventure And Safari (Jackson, NJ) 85.29 $41.45 Hershey Park – ages 9 – 54 67.80 $53.50 Hershey Park – ages 3 – 8 45.80 $41.50 Dorney Park – 48 inches or over 61.95 $45.00 Mountain Creek – Vernon, NJ 45.99 $35.00 Only cash or check will be accepted for payment.

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GC resident named Family & Consumer Teacher of the Year

Myra Georgiou, a Garden City resident and teacher at Cold Spring Harbor Middle/Senior High School, has been named Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year by NYS Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). Ms. Georgiou was honored during FACS’ annual convention on June 25th-26th in Syracuse. She brings her Masters in Business Ed from Hofstra University and her real estate background into the FACS curriculum. Additionally, she assimilated the new Career and Technical Education curriculum into her middle school classes and teaches culinary at the high school level. She holds an Advanced Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership: School Building Leadership (SBL) and School District Leadership (SDL) from Stony Brook University, is a cooperating instructor for Queens College student teachers, and has NYS certification in Home Economics, Business, and Distributive Ed. Her article “A Case for Mandating Personal Finance in School” is published in the Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences and she serves as president of the Long Island FACS District.

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Top athletes honored at Eighth Garden City HS Boys Lacrosse Grade Moving Up Ceremony Awarded LIMLF Founders Cup

The Garden City High School Boys Lacrosse team

Top athletes were honored at the 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony. Left to right: Caitlin McNaboe, Luke Schmitt, and Grace Duffy Three students were honored for their outstanding athletic achievements and sportsmanship at the Garden City Middle School 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony on June 8th, 2018. The winners were determined by votes from their coaches and are true leaders both on and off the field. Caitlin McNaboe and Grace Duffy both received the Top Female Athlete Florence Finneran

Award. Caitlin was a member of the soccer, winter track, and lacrosse teams, while Grace participated on three running teams: cross country, winter track, and spring track. Luke Schmitt was the recipient of the Donald Holman Top Male Athlete award. Luke played on the football, basketball, and lacrosse teams. All three students have bright futures ahead of them. Congratulations!

“This is an outstanding team and earning the Founders Cup is a great honor for them,” shared Garden City High School Boys Lacrosse coach Steve Finnell. The cup was awarded at the June Long Island Metropolitan Lacrosse Foundation All-County Awards Dinner held at the Crest Hollow Country Club after the team was selected as tops in Nassau County. Coach Finnell, him-

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self a 1991 graduate of GCHS and finishing his 12th year as head coach at the school, was ecstatic at the team’s win in Rochester against the defending state champions - Victor High School. “The boys played great. We graduated 15 seniors this year – there has never been a better group.” Congratulations to Coach Finnell and GCHS’s 2018 Boys Lacrosse NYS Champions!

With the success of our summer program, we will be holding six 90-minute sessions for boys and girls on Monday and Wednesday nights, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, starting in September at the St Paul's Fieldhouse. Registration is $200. Dates are scheduled to be September 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, and 26th. The format of the program is similar to that of a high school, college, or travel team practice. The focus is on skills, drills, speed & agility, and half court game time. Registration is OPEN online at www. gardencitybasketball.org Paper applications may be submitted. We are limiting the number of participants so that we can maintain a good coaching to player ratio and provide a

higher quality program. The coaches are former high school varsity players, college players, and/or AAU travel coaches. If you have a child in kindergarten or first grade and feel that they would enjoy this type of format, then please register. We are placing players at age-appropriate non-rotating half court sessions. Registration will be open until August 31st, but again will close once we fill the roster. Registration is also open for our nationally recognized WINTER preK, K, first, and second grade clinic. The winter program normally runs 10 sessions on Sundays, 12:30pm - 2pm, in early December through early March. The registration fee for this nationally recognized clinic is $125. Information about Garden City Basketball and this program are on our website, or you may email jskramko@live.com

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DIVISION CHAMPS: GC Inferno U14 Front row (left to right): Kiely Maher, Ashley Dellolio, Kristen Hegarty, Caitlin McNaboe, Maggie Moran, Natalie Greiner, Gwen Liberopoulos, Carla Curth, Elizabeth Crowley, Coach John McNaboe Back row (left to right): Trainer Jose Martinez, Coach Kristi Jeffrey, Bianca Trunfio, Abbey Benzinger, Aly Jeffrey, Holly DiPalo, Dani Gansl, Meagan Handal, Emma Benzinger, Giselle Ross, Meghan Rode Missing from photo: Kate Gambino

The GC Inferno Girls U14 team won the Premier Division Championship for two consecutive seasons -- Fall 2017 and Spring 2018. This was no easy feat, as the team plays in the most competitive top division of the Long Island Junior Soccer League. They ended the spring season with 6 wins and 3 ties, having played talented teams from both Nassau and Suffolk County. The girls on this winning Inferno team include: Abbey Benzinger, Aly Jeffrey, Ashley Dellolio, Bianca Trunfio, Caitlin McNaboe, Carla Curth, Dani Gansl, Elizabeth Crowley, Emma Benzinger, Giselle Ross, Gwen Liberopoulos, Holly DiPalo, Kate Gambino, Kiely Maher, Kristen Hegarty, Maggie Moran, Meagan Handal, Meghan Rode, and Natalie Greiner. The team is led by the coaching direction of Kristi Jeffrey, John McNaboe, and trainer Jose Martinez. Congratulations GC Inferno! As a special note for this Garden City Inferno team, they were once again bestowed the LIJSL Sportsmanship Award this spring with a perfect score. This is the sixth time in its ten seasons together that this Inferno team has been acknowledged with this sportsmanship award. The team will proudly wear their Sportsmanship patch on their uniforms, the only patch players may wear on their uniforms other than their club patch. The award is a reflection of the character and integrity of the players, coaches, parents, and fans of this Inferno team. Congratulations to Garden City Inferno players, coaches, and families!

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Inferno U14 Girls Soccer captures LIJSL Championship

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