The Garden City News (8/31/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, August 31, 2018

Vol. 94, No.50

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MARDI GRAS, GARDEN CITY STYLE

New restaurant coming to north end of Franklin BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

residents and yoga students from Samudra, Shannon Biehl and KC Hesterberg. Each has completed 25 hours of the Yogi Beans Kids Yoga Teacher Training at Samudra Yoga, under the supervision of Lauren Chaitoff. The eventual five-week Garden City program at Samudra Yoga is planned to be a weekly series organized by Yogi Bean Kids Yoga. “The Yogi Beans children’s program offers classes all the way up, from Mommy & Me to tweens. They reached out to us to see if Samudra can host sessions for them to teach yoga teachers, training them to

Foodies of the world may soon unite in the village, as a new barbecue restaurant opening near the corner of 12th Street and Franklin Avenue seeks to fill multiple voids including fast, healthy foods for those on the go to a sit-down, relaxing Texas barbecue and bar experience. Emmanuel “Manny” Voumvourakis, a Manhasset resident, is the owner of Smok Haus. During the current renovation phase of his location at 7 12th Street, next to his landlords at Fairchild & Sons Funeral Home, he spoke with The Garden City News on Monday, August 27. Manny says the phonetic spelling of the restaurant and brand name isn’t a reference to German or European influence. Instead the restaurant, which is targeting October 1 to open, wants to develop its taglines and be known as Garden City’s hub for “wholesome comfort food cooked low and slow” and as a “gourmet roadside eatery” with the roadside being Franklin Avenue, which is increasing as a hub for restaurants and small businesses. Manny’s influence to become a restaurateur started at home, as his mom was a fantastic cook. The restaurant industry roots came from his dad’s line of work. “I’ve been a foodie for life, primarily because of my parents -- my father worked for a New York City-based general contractor who built close to 100 Manhattan restaurants in his career, and he’s had close to 40 years’ experience building restaurants. I developed a very discerning palate and taste for food quality at an early age,” he said. Manny fell in love with the art and science behind barbecue cuisine 15 years ago, on his trips to Hancock, New York (an hour east of Binghamton and near the Delaware River/Pennsylvania border). That was the gathering spot for his ‘boys’ weekends’ or hunting trips and mini-vacations with friends, and plenty of barbecue was served up each time as the group smoked meats. He

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Garden City girls got into the spirit of Mardi Gras at the Friday Night Promenade on August 24. See pages 46-47

Starting school year with yoga, mindfulness BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Garden City parents seeking a new opportunity for enrichment and an outlet to bring some balance to their children’s lives can attend an event on the first weekend of the school year, right in the village, aimed at teaching methods of decompressing to the under-10 demographic. Samudra Yoga at 62 New Hyde Park Road, in the western business district of Garden City, will host two “pop-up” workshops to introduce children and their families to the world of yoga. The special events, scheduled for Saturday afternoon, September 8, are titled “Namaste

Yoga & Play.” Children ages four through six will be in the class from 2 to 3 p.m. while kids ages seven to nine can participate in the 3:15 to 4:15 time slot on September 8. Sylvia Ehrhart, co-founder of Samudra Yoga and a Garden City mom of three children said the team is thrilled to offer this program to the village three years after the center opened. She says the September 8 workshop is a trial run to see how a kids’ yoga program will be scheduled for the studio this fall, and parents’ feedback on timings and commitments will be key. What’s particularly exciting for Ehrhart is that Namaste Yoga & Play will be led by two fellow village

Resurrection Church offers Back to School blessing PAGE 14 GC Schools welcome new staff with tour of village PAGE 40-41

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Happy Labor Day We are still awaiting a decision on whether the Village will disband the paid fire department. As it stands now, the Article 78 court proceeding, which challenged the Board of Trustees action on July 25th, has been postponed again. The Village remains under a temporary restraining order not to take any further action against the paid firefighters until the court makes a decision. The firefighters union had also been collecting signatures to force a referendum on the question, but it is not clear whether the deadline was extended due to the restraining order.

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We have heard that the two sides are continuing to negotiate a settlement but there has been no official word as of press time. n

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To the Editor: My name is Joe Donovan. I’m a retired NYC Firefighter. The first thing the residents of Garden City must understand is Mayor Daughney and Mr. Gallo are not being truthful when they say the volunteers can replace your 90 year old FD, they can’t. The biggest factor of why they can’t is the time factor, simply put if you or a family member is trapped in a residential or commercial building, your chances of survival is based on one thing only, how quickly does a properly manned fire apparatus arrive. Do not believe either Mr. Daugheny or Mr. Gallo that the volunteers will be there in a timely manner. They can’t and they won’t. Mr. Daugheny stated that Nassau and Suffolk have used volunteers and the place is not burning down, he fails to say when someone dies and they do, fails to mention a vast majority probably died from the time delay between an alarm and the actual time a volunteer crew with a properly manned apparatus arrives.

Your GCFD will be there in five minutes. This short time frame will do two very important points rescue your loved one and be on scene to stop a fire from burning your home to the ground. This is the truth not fear mongering, This whole thing is political not money. Remember volunteers are not free. To out fit a Volunteer is about $4,000. Another point the Volley’s fail to mention is once the GCFD is gone, they are in the process of applying to receive a pension which I believe you GC residents will be paying. The tax you are paying now for GCFD I believe to be 300 dollars per house hold. That’s the price of a dinner for four. Keep and restore your 90 year old paid FD. The decision you make may save your life or that of your family. I’m not a resident, but my son, his wife, and my four grandchildren are. Volunteers are not free. Keep and upgrade your GCFD to the original count of 35, and eliminate the volunteers. Joe Donovan

WPOA informational meeting on LIRR 3rd track project The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will be holding an informational meeting for its membership on the LIRR 3rd track. On Tuesday, September 4th, 7PM at the Homestead School, the WPOA will examine the latest information from the MTA and LIRR. Officials will be available for questions. On Wednesday, September 26th, 7:30PM, also at Homestead School, the WPOA will begin its General Meetings

for the 2018-19 year. At any of the upcoming gatherings please bring your WPOA 2018 dues if you have not paid. The WPOA has updated its website, gcWPOA.com to include a link to its survey on St. Paul’s. The site also includes notices and dates of community events around the area. Please call Gerry Kelly at 502-6710 or gerry7th@gmail.com for additional information.

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For his 14th birthday on August 6th, Matthew McCoy asked friends and family to donate backpacks and school supplies in lieu of giving a traditional gift at his birthday party. He was able to collect over 30 backpacks and enough supplies for an entire classroom. Donations were brought to the Mary Brennan INN. Matthew would like to thank his friends, family and neighbors on Tullamore Rd for their generosity. Above is Matthew with the pile of backpacks he donated.

The Estates Property Owners’ Association is starting a Student Ambassador Program to encourage high school students’ participation in the Village’s government through attendance at POA meetings. The Estates POA is now accepting applications for Student Ambassador for the school year 2018-2019 from students who are either in their junior and senior year of any public or private high school. This is an excellent opportunity for students to become involved in Garden City’s unique form of local government. The applicant must reside in the Estates section of Garden City and have a parent who has paid membership dues to the Estates POA for the 2018-2019 year. The Student Ambassador will be expected to 1. Attend the monthly Estates POA meetings, 2. Report, at this meeting, about one issue that is of concern to high school

students, 3. Write an article expressing your opinion about one of the issues reported on at each of the meetings, 4. Submit such article for publication either in the high school’s newspaper or on the Estates POA website, 5. Attend at least one meeting of the School Board per year, and 6. Attend at least one meeting of the Board of Trustees per year. The application is available on the Estates POA website at www.gcestates.org. Please mail the completed application, an unofficial copy of your transcript, a list of any extracurricular activities and a short essay explaining why you are interested in participating in the Student Ambassador Program to the Estates POA, P. O. Box 282, Garden City, New York, 11530 or email to Tina DiMino at rdimino@optonline. net. Please submit your application by October 7th, 2018.

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Garden City student lobbies Chaminade to accept girls BY GARY SIMEONE Garden City resident and Kellenberg Memorial High School student Veronica Tadross, equates single-sex schools to racial segregation. That was the conclusion she came to after initially applying to the all-boys school Chaminade, and being promptly rejected by the administration. “When I was applying for high schools, I considered Chaminade, because they are one of the most highly ranked schools in the area,” said the soon-to-be sophomore. “At the time, I had asked them about possibly going co-ed and was told that they’d never consider doing such a thing.” She said that Chaminade offered electives that other schools don’t have, including advanced AP classes, more language courses, and several other amenities that are not available to young women on Long Island. She also referenced the school’s brand new science center that opened earlier this year. In an online blog, that she launched in January called veronicatadross.com, she discusses issues such as politics and social injustices. In one of her posts, she talks about the disparity in educational opportunities for both boys and girls on Long Island. “The post is entitled, ‘Mary isn’t welcome at Chaminade High School,’ and it talks about how both Chaminade and Kellenberg are run by the same reli-

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GCCC Senior Pastor Rev. Lynn Sullivan BY MELVA VICTORINO There’s never a dull moment in Garden City Community Church (GCCC), especially during the children’s message. The Rev. Lynn Sullivan, the Senior Pastor, always has a way of weaving how much we value our children and youth in enhancing our programs. She creatively applied the theological lessons of Paul’s Letters to the Ephesians with superheroes like Wonder Woman. For summer, Paul could be very intense but in her own way, Lynn lassoed in the congregation to laugh and be in the moment of hilarious sacredness. As part of worship service, a children’s message is shared with the children and the young at hearts. Lynn encourages the children to respond to her message, be it be from a book, her surprise objects from a brown bag, and even pictures of Wonder Woman! She pays attention to all the comments and the responses of the children. When she asked if the children have their favorite superheroes, without hesitation, a boy said, “My mom”. Closing her children’s message, Lynn invited the children to pray with her. Before the children headed to their summer Fun Day activities, the same boy said he knows why we close our eyes when we pray: “We close our eyes so we can focus on our prayers and not get distracted”. “That’s the sermon in itself”, was Lynn’s reaction. We could give an account of all the messages and sermons for the past Sundays, but a child summarized everything for us. Lynn closed her sermon last Sunday with the words, “Our ser-

vice to God must always revolve around the welfare of others”. Maybe you are still are asking why “Wonder Woman”? To get the answers, we invite you to go on the GCCC web site, www.thegccc.org and watch (again) the video recording of our worship services. Better still join us each Sunday and be part of a welcoming congregation. Lynn has a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from Southern Methodist University, and a Masters in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas. Upon moving to New York and joining GCCC where she served as a youth leader, she continued her education with a Masters of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary and took graduate courses at Adelphi University in Community Health Education. She was called by GCCC as the Associate Pastor and later as the Senior Pastor. Lynn has been active in her community and with the Metro Association of the New York Conference of the United Church of Christ. She is currently the chair of the Boundary Awareness Training Team of the Metro Association and a member of the Commission on Ministry of the New York Conference. She is active in the Garden City Clergy Fellowship. She and her husband, Mark, have two grown daughters, Laura, who lives in Astoria, and Sarah, living in Atlanta. 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 lunch after worship. Regular worship services are Sundays at 8:30AM in the chapel and 10:30AM in the sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the latter service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00PM at Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 (corner of Whitehall Blvd.) For more information, please, call 516-746-1700 or visit our web site at www.thegccc.org.

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9 Leaving the scene: On August 22nd Garden City Police responded to Nassau Boulevard and Merillon Avenue to investigate a report of a vehicle striking a bicyclist and then leaving the scene without stopping. The bicyclist, a 16 year old boy, was not injured, however, his bicycle was damaged. After an investigation, police arrested a 54 year old Glendale man for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident. Bike stolen: On August 22nd a bicycle locked and secured to a bike rack at the Garden City Railroad Station was reported stolen. Scofflaw impounded: On August 22nd a vehicle parked in Parking Field 7N was impounded. According to police the vehicle was deemed to be a Garden City Court Scofflaw due to numerous unanswered parking tickets. Vehicles entered: On August 23rd money reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Whitehall Boulevard residence and a vehicle parked at a Brompton Road residence. A cell phone was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Kensington Road residence. Criminal contempt: On August 24th after an investigation of a suspicious auto on Meadow Street, Garden

City Police arrested a 28 year old Patchogue man for allegedly violating a court order to stay away from his ex-girlfriend. He was charged with criminal contempt. More vehicles entered: On August 24th money was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a Princeton Street driveway. Money and sunglasses were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in another Princeton Street driveway. Money and other assorted items were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a Monroe Street driveway. Vehicle stolen: On August 24th a vehicle was reported stolen from the Garden City Country Club parking field. Multiple violations: On August 25th a vehicle was stopped by a Garden City Police officer on Eton Road for having no front or rear license plates. The driver, a 37 year old Hempstead man, was charged with driving with no license plates, unregistered auto, uninsured operation and uninspected

Arrest made after search in Hempstead, Garden City On August 27th Hempstead Police Officers allegedly saw Laron Watts, 18, of Hempstead driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Port Washington. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, when, in an attempt to evade officers, the vehicle struck the officersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vehicle, causing one officer to sustain minor injuries. The vehicle then travelled west on First Street and came to a rest after striking street signs on Cherry Valley Avenue. According to police Watts then exited the vehicle and fled the scene through rear yards on Sunset Lane. Hempstead and Garden City police began an extensive search of the area. Police say that during the search Watts entered a nearby home on Stevens Avenue, West Hempstead but fled from the house after being confronted by the homeowner. Garden City and Hempstead police subsequently observed him running across Westminster Road. After a short foot pursuit, Watts was placed into custody. Watts was charged with Burglary 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd Degree, Leaving the Scene of an

Laron Watts Accident with Injury and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. Police say that during his arrest processing, Watts was found to be the subject of other unrelated crimes and was additionally charged with Grand Larceny 4th Degree, two counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree, Identity Theft 2nd Degree and Identity Theft 3rd Degree.

auto. The vehicle was also impounded. Leaving the scene: On August 25th Garden City Police investigated a two-vehicle accident on Clinton Road in which one of the vehicles, described as a blue work van, left the scene without stopping. DWI arrest: On August 26th Garden City Police responded to a report of a vehicle striking a tree on Rockaway Avenue. Upon investigation, the driver, a 37 year old Williston Park man, was arrested for DWI and driving while impaired by drugs. The driver was also treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. Grand larceny arrest: On August 26th, after an investigation Garden City detectives arrested a Lord & Taylor manager for the alleged theft of assorted merchandise valued at $1,100. The 37 year old East Northport man was charged with grand larceny. Commercial burglary: On August

26th Garden City Police investigated a commercial burglary at a New Hyde Park store. The bathroom window was found open and $30 and a designer watch were reported stolen from a desk. Items stolen: On August 26th multiple items left on a Boylston Street lawn after a block party were reported stolen during the overnight hours. Light out: On August 27th, as the result of a power outage, Garden City Police responded to multiple traffic light malfunctions on Clinton Road. Scam alert: On August 27th a resident reported receiving a phone call from an unknown male who stated her husband was arrested; he informed her to forward $3,900 to him for her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bail. The victim then called her husband and determined he was not arrested and determined the call to be a scam. Wallet stolen: On August 28th a wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at the Garden City Pool. Power lines down: On August 28th Garden City Police and Fire Departments responded to the rear yard of a Kensington Road residence for the report of downed power lines.

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GARDEN CITY UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net 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.

Parking concerns at Stewart Field Complex

In order to address some of the parking concerns by the Stewart Avenue fields, the Village of Garden City is working with Nassau County to lease county-owned land west of the cul-de-sac at the end of Raymond Court and north of Stewart Field for at least 20 years. As part of this lease, the Village would agree to clear the land and prepare it for use as overflow parking for approximately 35 to 40 cars. The Village would also reveal and create access to the old LI Motor Parkway along with appropriate signage to promote this historic feature. The Village is working with a few vendors to estimate the costs for clearing the land, grading, putting down gravel, installing fencing, lighting and an access gate. The Village costs for these improvements, along with the ongoing costs associated with maintaining the historic features of the Motor Parkway, are expected to constitute the lease cost for an agreement with the County.

Resident and non-resident railroad parking permits

Resident: Annual Resident Parking Permits for the Railroad Parking Fields will be on sale at Village Hall beginning Wednesday, September 19. Permit cost is $150 (payment by cash, money order, check payable to the Incorporated Village of Garden City and/or Master Card/Visa/ Discover, in person only). Renewal applications will be mailed on September 18. Applications returned via mail must be updated and contain a copy of a valid registration and check. Non-Resident: The Incorporated Village of Garden City will be selling a limited amount of Railroad Parking Permits for Stewart Manor and Nassau Boulevard Railroad Stations for non-residents. The sale date will be Tuesday, September 18, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Garden City Village

Hall located at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City. All sales will be first come, first serve. Details of the sale are listed below: • Must show a valid vehicle registration. • Permit cost is $400 (payment by cash, money order, check payable to the Incorporated Village of Garden City and/or Master Card/Visa/ Discover. • Permits are valid only in Stewart Manor Railroad Station or Nassau Boulevard Railroad Station between Monday, October 1, 2018 and Monday, September 30, 2019. For any questions, please call Garden City Village Hall at 465-4000.

Changes to Pool hours

Please note that Garden City Pool hours changed beginning the week of August 20. Below are the hours for the remainder of the season: • August 27-31 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. • September 1-3 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. • September 4-9 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

9/11 Ceremony

To commemorate the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Garden City Volunteer Firefighters will hold a remembrance service at the Village’s 9/11 Memorial on the Village Green beginning at 7:00 p.m. The ceremony will pay tribute to the 343 members of the Fire Department New York, 23 members of the New York Police Department and 37 members of the Port Authority Police Department killed during the attacks on the World Trade Center. The names of the 23 residents who died will be read aloud and a candle lit in their honor.

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.

S.T.O.P. Program

The dumping of paint, solvents, etc. is strictly prohibited at the Village Yard. Rather, residents should take advantage of the Town of Hempstead’s S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) program. Please help us protect our environment and keep dangerous chemicals out of the groundwater. The Town will conduct its next monthly program on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The program will make disposing of hazardous waste material accessible to as many residents as possible. Saturday’s program is being held at Valley Stream State Park (Fletcher Avenue entrance). The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It literally takes minutes to drop off the materials. Workers are

at the site and will remove the material directly from your car, free of charge. When bringing items, please follow these simple guidelines: • Wrap leaking containers in newspaper and place in a plastic bag or larger container. • Make sure all caps and lids are tight. • Place items securely in a box for transportation. • Use newspaper or cardboard to keep items from tipping or hitting each other. • Place chemicals that may react with each other in separate areas of the vehicle. • Do not leave products in a hot, unventilated vehicle for an extended period of time. • Do not smoke near chemical products. • Wear rubber gloves when handling containers. The facility will NOT accept the following materials: ammunition, explosives, fire extinguishers, fireworks, electronic recyclable waste, infectious or medical waste, propane tanks larger than 20 pounds, oxygen tanks, radioactive materials and unlabeled materials. For further information about S.T.O.P. call 378-4210 (Option 6) or visit www.TOH.LI.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The next Board of Trustees meeting will take place on Thursday, September 20, 2018 beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. Residents are encouraged to attend.

Arrest for public lewdness

National Night Out

This month, 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

On August 22nd Garden City Police arrested Phillip Miller, 56, of Freeport for allegedly exposing himself. Police say that the incident took place on August 8th when Miller allegedly entered a Stewart Avenue medical facility and exposed himself in a lewd manner to a 31-year-old female victim. Miller was charged with public lewdness, exposure of a person and an outstanding Freeport Village traffic warrant.

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GCPD Back to School Safety Series: School Bus Safety This is Part Two of the four-part series of articles by the Garden City Police Department addressing Back to School Safety issues. In last week’s paper, we addressed safe driving practices. If you missed last week’s article, you can stop by the Garden City Police Department and pick up a copy. This week’s article will cover school bus safety. Parents, grandparents, guardians, and teachers are encouraged to use this article to help teach their children about school bus safety.

Bus Stops

• Hold your child’s hand and walk together to the bus stop in the morning. Research has shown that until your child is at least 8 years old, you should hold their hand on the sidewalk and in parking lots. Furthermore, until they are 10 years old, you should hold their hand while crossing the street. • Stay with your child at the bus stop. If you cannot stay with your child, arrange for another trusted adult to accompany them. • When waiting for the school bus, have the children wait in an orderly manner and standing well back from the curb. • Meet your child at the bus stop after school. NEVER wait on the opposite side of the street. Talk to your child about what they should do if you are delayed and cannot meet them as usual. • Discuss with your children what they should do if they accidentally get on the wrong bus or miss their regular bus stop. • When children get off the bus, they should use the handrail and look out the door to the rear of the bus before stepping off the bottom step. Research by the Pupil Transportation Safety Institute tells us that more and more vehicles are passing stopped school buses on the right shoulder - where the door is. • Remember, clothing can get caught. Jackets and sweatshirt drawstrings, backpack straps, scarves, and loose clothing may get caught on bus handrails or doors. This could be dangerous while getting on or off the bus. • Children should take five giant steps straight out from the school bus door and out of the danger zone. • Teach your child to make eye contact with the bus driver, and wait for the driver to signal them before they cross in front of the bus. • Remember to look both ways for traffic before crossing the street. Never assume cars will stop for the bus. • NEVER go back for anything you

left on the bus and NEVER bend down near or under the bus.

School Bus Behavior

• Enter and exit school buses in an orderly manner, using handrails where provided. • After getting on the bus, go directly to your seat and remain seated, facing forward. • It is important to listen to your bus driver in case there are any special instructions for your bus ride. • Sit quietly in your seat. • Speak quietly to the other children near you. • Do not jump up and down, fight or tease other passengers, or make a lot of noise. These activities can bother the bus driver and he or she will not be able to give proper attention to driving. • Keep aisles clear. • Keep heads, hands, arms, feet, and other objects inside the bus at all times. • Never run or throw items inside the bus. • Help keep the bus clean and in good condition. Report any unsafe or unsanitary conditions to the bus driver.

Motorist Reminders

Remember, if you are approaching a school bus either from the front or behind and its yellow lights are flashing, the bus is preparing to stop. It is illegal - and very dangerous - to pass a stopped school bus when the large red lights located on the top of the bus are flashing. These flashing lights mean the bus is either picking up or discharging students. If the red lights are flashing, YOU MUST STOP and remain stopped until red warning lights are off. This includes school buses that are on the opposite sides of divided highways, on multiple lane roadways, in parking lots, and on school grounds. The first time fine for illegally passing a school bus ranges from $250 to $400, 5 points on your license, and/or 30 days in jail; subsequent violations carry fines ranging from $600 to $1,000, 5 points on your license, and/or up to 180 days in jail. Worse yet, the memory of hitting or killing a child may be one you carry for the rest of your life! The Garden City Police Department encourages residents to incorporate these safe practices into their lives to make this school year a safe one. Please remember to read Part Three of the Back to School Safety Series, “Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety,” next week.

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Alexis Grace Spera wins Friends of Music Scholarship

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Every year, the Garden City Friends of Music awards $1,000 in scholarship money to a graduating senior, who is chosen by the High School Music Department faculty. Alexis Grace “Lexi” Spera is a graduate of Garden City High School’s Class of 2018. Lexi graduated as a member of multiple different honors societies which include the Tri-M Honors Society, the International Thespian Society, the National Honor Society, and the Italian National Honor Society. Before graduating, Lexi was a highly active member of the high school’s theater and music departments. She took theater arts for four years and a semester of college

scene study and analysis. In addition, Lexi was a member and student director of Chamber Choir as well as a member and alto section leader of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Lexi was also cast in all eight mainstage productions, both plays and musicals, in her high school career, performing in the shows of Rumors, Once Upon a Mattress, Leading Ladies, Mary Poppins, Arsenic and Old Lace, Little Shop of Horrors, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Brooklyn Boy. Outside of high school, Lexi received perfect scores on her NYSSMA solos, earning her a spot in the 2016, 2017, and 2018 All-County Choruses, the 2016 and 2017 All-State Choirs, the 2017 AllEastern Mixed Choir, and an alternate in the 2017 All-National Mixed Choir. Aside from music and theater credits, Lexi was on the Girl’s Varsity Golf team for four years. In the fall, she will be attending Fordham University as a theater performance major with a vocal performance minor in hopes to pursue musical theater as a career. Garden City Friends of Music’s mission is to support music education and encourage the development of music skills in our children. Our annual membership drive and fundraisers enable us to make grants to Garden City schools to supplement and enhance the music programs. For more information about Friends of Music or to become a member, visit our website at gcfriendsofmusic.org or email info@ gcfriendsofmusic.org.

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Starting school year with yoga, mindfulness From page 1 teach for kids -- then Shannon and KC signed up. I thought we should do this and offer studio time dedicated to teaching kids,” she said. Through yoga, Hesterberg decided to expand her potential and service to children as an educator. She’s a teacher of fourth and fifth grade students in a private school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She earned a master’s in teaching degree from Fordham University, specializing in childhood and childhood special education. “Seeing the tremendous stress students experience on a daily basis, and the real need for mindfulness in education, it was a natural progression for me to combine the innate love of teaching children with the passionate practice of yoga,” Hesterberg said. Ehrhart spoke at length about the evolution of the kids’ program and said it works well that Biehl is a local mom getting ready to send her child to kindergarten. Meanwhile Hesterberg, who attended Garden City Public Schools, is a career educator preparing for the first day back in the classroom. “It’s the end of summer and everyone is busy with back-to-school, so we thought of doing this pop-up class September 8. We’re putting the word

out, having parents meet Shannon and KC, and from there we can do a fiveweek class of Namaste & Play as a series, one after the other. What we like to do and what our studio has always done is put ideas out there and hear back from the community on what it wants,” she said. Ehrhart says from her conversations on the state of schools today with several professionals, including Hesterberg and other participants in yoga class, many kids today are filled with anxiety. A report by The Atlantic last week quoted the University of Maryland’s Center for School Mental Health co-director Sharon Hoover, who advised that play time can “promote positive feelings like joy and excitement, which can bolster mood and diminish anxiety and sadness.” The upcoming classes September 8 with the kids’ series to follow will be a high-energy “playful and fun spin on traditional yoga,” according to Samudra’s website. Ehrhart says since opening on New Hyde Park Road, she’s wanted to find a way to bring yoga into young students’ everyday lives in school and at home and also start the experience of a kids’ ‘yoga community.’ “The class will be an hour, starting with the two under-10 age groups. It will

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be playful and energetic yet they incorporate breathing exercises within that play and activity. They also incorporate concepts related to focus and mindfulness in a way children understand. Kids are very open and receptive to learning new things -- they can come into a yoga class and try things without hesitating. Kids don’t worry about falling or not nailing it the first time, but our adults come in and want to do it perfect right away. Kids are closer to this energy and are able to feel what they feel in their bodies. It is so important to keep them going, keep them playing and trying new things….I think all of us can use a little bit of play, actually,”she said. Ehrhart noted that Shannon Biehl has wanted to teach children for a very long time, and having her son start kindergarten next week allows for ‘perfect timing’ as well as alignments for all three of the Garden City residents leading the way. “Helping out kids is something dear to KC’s heart. She has been attending yoga here since Samudra opened in 2015, and she has helped out at our front desk or greeting people when they come in. She has an overall nurturing energy -- KC was already considering what kinds of breathing techniques to incorporate into her classes at school, and then she took the Yogi Beans’ training. She is innovative and always seeking breathing or yoga moves for the kids to calm down, so they won’t have so much anxiety with test-taking... It is KC’s mission to truly educate the whole person by teaching children the importance of self-care through stillness, spontaneous play, and compassion,” Ehrhart told the News earlier this week. She said Samudra Yoga would only have wanted to start the kids’ program under the ideal circumstances that did come about this summer, as Ehrhart wanted to ensure a qualified, certified instructor with a passion for teaching children and great energy, “a true calling” to begin the kids’ program. She has found the perfect matches in Biehl and Hesterberg: “I had been waiting for the right people to walk in the door, but they had walked into our studio three years ago! They are part of the Garden City community already, it is something they

really believe in, and this makes perfect timing for all of us,” Ehrhart says. Her own daughters are now 17 years old, a senior at Sacred Heart Academy, while the younger one is 14 and entering freshman year at Garden City High School. When they were in the under10 age range the young Ehrhart ladies were attending kids yoga at the same studio as their mom’s classes. A precursor to the new opportunity for kids’ yoga at Samudra yoga came at the very start of 2018, when the weekly Lessons for My Daughters program was set up through a connection between Ehrhart and its founder, Carmen Caterina, after well-publicized school bullying incidents involving middle school children. Lessons for My Daughters was set up at Samudra for both tweens and teenage girls, also on weekends from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Samudra hosted a series of summer programming for Lessons for My Daughters on weekdays as well. On September 23 a new five-part, monthly workshop for adults at Samudra Yoga will begin, held on from 6:45 to 8:45 on Sunday evenings, ending January 20, 2019. Teacher and spiritual director Joe Iadanza will present non-dualistic teaching, ”A Course in Miracles” (ACIM). Ehrhart brought this idea to fruition in her Garden City location because as a 20-something living in Manhattan, she attended Tuesday workshops hosted by author and lecturer Marianne Williamson. “I started reading her books about transforming how we think about things. A miracle is just a shift in perception. A Course in Miracles is a textbook to work on transforming your mind and considering the best things that can happen rather than the worst things that can happen. It takes the mind into transformation through workbooks and meditation and in practice, to work on whatever it is you may need to work on in your life,” she explained. The five-session course (September 23, October 28, November 18, December 16 and January 20) aims to explore key themes of ACIM and perspectives on how to work these concepts into everyday life. All registrants for the program will receive a card to redeem for five See page 42

Labor Day sanitation collection Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage pickup on Monday, September 3rd, however, there will be a normal recycling collection schedule. The holiday week collection schedule will be as follows: Western half of Village (west of Rockaway Avenue): Garbage - Tuesday and Friday; Rubbish -

Thursday, Sept. 6th. Eastern half of Village (east of Rockaway Avenue): Garbage Wednesday and Saturday; Rubbish Thursday, Sept. 6th. Residents scheduled for recycling on Monday, September 3rd, are asked to put their recyclables out on Labor Day.

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GCHS seniors attend American Legion Boys State Camp Garden City High School senior John Blume recently received an award for his trumpet playing at the American Legion Boys State Camp. John was one of a handful of boys that received an award out of 880 young

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ask for advice on dishes, tell us what you’re craving. We won’t have a buzzer or beeper go off like Panera and Shake Shack do, more like a number card that SmashBurger of Bobby’s Burger Palace has for orders. That may evolve. The food will be brought out from the kitchen and orders to dine-in are prepared in different hot/cold lines than take-out orders. We are located at the south end of Franklin Avenue’s corporate park and from Old Country Road to our spot, close to 20,000 people work right there, and NYU-Winthrop has expanded nearby,” he said. Smok Haus has not yet planned to offer al-fresco dining or picnic tables at the location, but the the parking availability in the large village lots is a clear bonus. Voumvourakis kept up with the recent news about the village’s plans to have consultants deliver their parking study for downtown, but he sees a good way to help residents by opening at 7 12th Street. “We are going to accommodate families, and I notice the parking situation as an inverse. When there is stress on downtown 7th Street and lots 7N and 7S, there really isn’t stress here. After 4pm things start thinning out in the village parking fields between 12th and 14th Streets, and then there is plenty of parking the Happy Hour, early dinner and regular dinner crowds. We also have the private parking shared with our landlord at the funeral home. If a resident or professional in Garden City gets frustrated with trying to find parking along 7th Street, they can come on by and we’ll have plenty of room,” Manny said with a chuckle. As for the menu offerings, he spoke about variety and healthy options as a starting point. Customers will be able to order traditional barbecue favorites as well as more fast-casual choices, everything from salad bowls topped with smoked turkey to burritos, beef and lamb gyros, mediterranean options, pita wraps and even customizable falafels. All food items will be priced according to the protein selected: beef, pork, chicken, turkey, vegan and more. “Smok Haus is going to have its traditional barbecue menu by the rack (ribs and chops) and by the half-pound. We are ready to serve families as they request, from a pound of pulled pork to half-pounds of ribs with sides of corn, beans and mac & cheese. That’s one element of the menu. Customers will understand that they’ll have a lot of options and not limited to eating BBQ in here; we can accomodate the whole work week and weekend for people seeking burritos, rice bowls and salads. Our bar will have full-service alcohol, eight beers on tap, and Happy Hour specials including sangria and a nice wine list. The bar will have three 55-inch TV’s and stay open past the kitchen hours, and the kitchen will be open 11

a.m. to 9 p.m. We will likely stay open later Friday and Saturday nights,” he explained. Manny Voumvourakis and his wife have two daughters, ages 12 and 11, and although the family cooks at home most nights, busy routines can mean a tight squeeze for dinner time. He says so many restaurants and food choices populate Garden City, Manhasset, and most neighborhoods in between, but serving families healthy food is a high priority. “While it is great Long Island has many restaurants and such variety, we will take a healthier approach and not serve foods with lots of sugar, butter and processed stuff…..Here we are cooking food that we would feed our kids. If permits are received from the Nassau County Fire Marshal in September, as anticipated, Smok Haus is expected to be open by October 1. Initially Manny says Smok Haus will operate six days a week and be closed on Sundays, and a particular focus will be made on the after-work hours crowds for weekdays. Takeout barbecue to feed a big group, which can mean large enough orders to use the term “catering” are in higher demand as weekends draw near. He also imagines the restaurant as a good gathering opportunity for patrons who attended a service at the funeral home next door. “The menu will be start simple and then expand and evolve -- we will have Happy Hour theme nights and specialty sandwiches such as a Smoked Angus Beef Philly cheesesteak to roll out. I would love to introduce a tri-tip steak and smoked Prime Rib, or smoked Italian sausage with peppers and onion. The ability to barbecue and smoke meats is amazing and it’s cooking in grand-scale. Wings, falafel and fries will all be cooked-to-order but dishes we offer will be marinated overnight and prepared well so we can stick to the speed target and retain the ability to do fast service, in-and-out, for take-out,” Manny said. In 2017 Voumvourakis trademarked Smok Haus for the logo and use on t-shirts and hats and soon after, he decided to join the Garden City Chamber of Commerce. With his logo printed on lamp post signs lining 7th Street and Franklin Avenue, Smok Haus is an official sponsor of the 2018 summer Friday Night Promenades. Manny researched every barbecue restaurants in all of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and there are great barbecue places, but he envisions Smok Haus as a gratifying break from the usual. “We can service the family-centric community which also has a major presence of corporations. Smok Haus will have elements of traditional Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Rudy’s and Black’s BBQ (Austin and Lockhart, Texas) -- the icons of mid-Texas where people really sit down, relax and enjoy their meals.

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On Saturday night August 18th, the Garden City Country Club hosted a night with the “Rat Pack.” The “Rat Pack” was a nickname given to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr. and a few others in the early 1960’s when Las Vegas was in its glory days. The shows put on back then were legendary.

The “Rat Pack” is back!

The performers at the Garden City Country Club impersonated these legends to a tee. They not only looked like them but sang and acted just like them. A surprise guest during the evening was “Marilyn Monroe” who delighted everyone with her sultry singing.

Photos by John Ellis Kordes

“The Rat Pack” - “Dean Martin”, “Sammy Davis, Jr.”, “Marilyn Monroe” and “Frank Sinatra” posing in front of the legendary Las Vegas sign.

Peter Hickey poses with “Marilyn Monroe”

“Marilyn Monroe” gets up close and personal with Louis Caputo

“Frank Sinatra” leaning in to allow Joseph and Jane Romanowski to join in the singing.

During the finale, club members joined the singers for a kickline to the Sinatra classic “New York, New York”.

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 one-hour 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 9:00AM 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 beginner adult. The ten week session will begin

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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 10th. 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.

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 7:30PM 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 specta-

cle 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 7:30PM 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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Upcoming Fall Trips for Seniors

Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Other trips

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Over 250,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, the second most common cancer in American men. Family history, African American men, 9/11 first responders, exposure to Agent Orange, lifestyle, dietary habits, and smoking increase the chances of developing prostate cancer. Early detection is important! September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Department of Urology is partnering with local leaders and others to provide the following FREE Prostate Cancer Screenings: Tuesday, September 4th: Partnership with Senator Kemp Hannon • Free PSA blood test and DRE exam • Winthrop Urology Associates, 1300 Franklin Ave., Suite ML-6, Garden City, NY; 5PM to 7PM • Registration is required. Please call (516) 739-1700 Sunday, September 16: Long Island Cruizin’ for a Cure • FREE PSA blood test at the annual car show event, the mission of which is to raise money for prostate cancer testing, education, and research. It’s the only car show on the East Coast where men can admire classic autos and also have their blood drawn for the PSA test for prostate cancer.

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Retired Men’s Club celebrates Ed Palkot’s 105th birthday

Saturday, September 29th: Partnership with Senator Elaine Phillips • FREE PSA Blood Test and seminar “Prostate Cancer Prevention, What You Need to Know,” presented by Aaron Katz, MD, Chairman, NYU Winthrop Hospital Department of Urology • NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd., Mineola, 1st Floor; 8:30AM to 11:00AM • Registration is required. Please call (516) 746-5924 The renowned Department of Urology at NYU Winthrop Hospital provides the most advanced comprehensive treatment options for the full range of urologic conditions for male and female adults and children. For information about the prostate cancer screenings, please visit www.winthropurology.com. For further information about services at the Department of Urology, visit www.winthrop.org/ urology or call 1-866-WINTHROP.

Ed with his cake, his family of two boys, two girls,a daughter-in-law, and his lady friend.

HealtH Update for SeniorS A Free Community eduCAtion SeminAr

Mind over Body Learn how an awareness of the mind/body connection can improve our well-being. Please join us as Mary Rzeszut, MSW, LCSW, Dept of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop discusses the following: • How our mental state and physical conditions are closely linked • How stress & negativity can add to the severity of symptoms of an illness • Strategies to reduce stress and improve overall health Wednesday, September 12, 2018 1:15PM Mineola Community Center 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (One block south of Jericho Tpke., between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Ave.)

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please call (516) 663-3916 for reservations.

Ed with members of the Retired Men’s Club On August 20th, the Garden City Retired Men’s Club held a birthday celebration in the Senior Center honoring member Ed Palkot on the occasion of his 105th birthday. Attending was a large gathering of Club members and Ed’s four children. Ed continues to amaze all that know

him by his good health and a sharp mind. He does not show his age at all. Lunch and cake were served, and a good time was had by all. The Club wishes that Ed will be granted many more happy and healthy years. He is a very special person.

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Schedule of Events

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 nonbridge, 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.

College Notes

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

GC Senior Bridge Results On August 27th, there were 81/2 tables playing. The results: North/South 1--Molly O’Grady & Joan Kiernan 2--Dede Hirsch & Athena Philippidles 3--Grace Basile & Joan Cowie

East/West 1--Arline Greco & Mickey Norton 2--Gloria Weinrich & Florence Dieterich 3--Maureen Minion & Judy Cashman

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The University at Albany congratulates the more than 3,300 students who graduated at its 174th Commencement from May 18th – 20th. Graduates from August 2017 and December 2017 were also recognized. The following Garden City students received degrees: • Andrew Quigley of Garden City, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. • Reynaldo Maxwell of Garden City, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice. • Thomas Ferris of Garden City, graduated cum laude with

a Bachelor of Science in biology. Lehigh University is thrilled to officially welcome the Class of 2022. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of students who hail from represent 44 U.S. states and 43 international countries and territories. The following Garden City students are part of the class: Harrison Ernst, Kerry McHugh, Kevin Prochner, Olivia Ostrowski, Gabriella Degis. n

Local students are among the more than 1,500 students who have reserved places as freshmen at SUNY Oswego for Fall 2018. Classes begin August 27th. • Natalie Barone of Princeton Street in Garden City last attended Garden City Senior High School, and intends to major in childhood education at SUNY Oswego. • Kevin M. Bennet of Kilburn Road South in Garden City last attended H Frank Carey High School, and intends to major in (undeclared at this time) at SUNY Oswego.

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A few thoughts on the life of the late Senator John McCain. In discussing Senator McCain’s life, you first must note that Senator McCain was a patriot who loved America. He endured tremendous personal hardship and suffering for our country as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War and became a strong voice for national defense and military preparedness. But the second thing you need to say is that Mr. McCain was a true maverick. Perhaps things will turn around again, but in this era of rampant partisanship and party line votes in Congress, Senator McCain was seemingly the last of a breed of independent voices. His views and votes on a number of issues, from immigration to interrogation methods to budgetary issues to health care rather regularly infuriated members of his party, in and out of Congress. On the other hand, Democrats who lionized Mr. McCain when he opposed GOP leaders walked back their praise when he became the Republican standard bearer in 2008 and generally espoused more traditional GOP positions. In hindsight, Mr. McCain’s presidential run in 2008 was a long shot. As Hillary Clinton and Al Gore found out, it is difficult in any event for a party to retain the White House after occupying it for two term, and Mr. McCain had to cope with the unpopularity of the Incumbent Republican president, George W. Bush, during the Iraq War. In addition, Mr. McCain’s maverick posture drew opposition from segments within the party, which regarded him as a squish on many issues. He also had to run against an articulate, charismatic, opponent in Barack Obama, who was seeking to become the nation’s first African American President. Things went fairly well for a while when Mr. McCain was nominated for President. Mr. McCain’s team did an effective job at the convention of highlighting both his personal story and his foreign policy expertise. Partly to placate the right, Mr. McCain decided to nominate Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska, a brash and outspo-

ken woman who many said was out of her depth in a national election. Nevertheless, she initially seemed to many others as a breath of fresh air in comparison with traditional scripted, blow dried politicians. Mr. McCain actually took a lead over Mr. Obama in a number of polls. Unfortunately for the McCain campaign, the Lehman Brothers collapse on September 15, 2008 led to a financial panic and things largely went downhill for the candidate from there. Mr. McCain’s strength was foreign policy rather than economics, and in the debates Mr. Obama was far more fluid than Mr. McCain in explaining his economic positions and was able to cast blame on Republicans for the crisis. In addition, Ms. Palin increasingly became a distraction on the campaign trail and Mr. McCain was heavily outspent by Mr. Obama. In the end, Mr. Obama won by about 7 points and Mr. McCain offered a gracious concession speech. John McCain need not be idealized beyond recognition, and he was at least peripherally involved in the Keating Five savings and loan scandal, drawing criticism for poor judgment. Obviously his strong support for the Iraq War remains controversial; he later said it the war was a mistake, even after the success of the American led surge. Mr. McCain frequently had an irascible temperament. Still, Senator McCain took numerous unfair verbal hits during his life. To his discredit, President Trump claimed that Senator McCain “was not a war hero. He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren’t captured”. On the other side of the spectrum, The New York Times editorial page rather absurdly declared in 2008 that the McCain Palin campaign was “one of the most appalling we can remember” and went “into the dark territory of race-baiting and xenophobia”. In truth, Senator McCain, for all his flaws, was a man of courage and principle, and our country is the poorer for his loss.

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Student cyber security precautions

cording to DataManagement, a computing Thanks to advancements in technology, service, information posted to social media students and educators are increasingly is permanent, and deleted items aren’t necesturning to birth, tablets and computers when sarily gone. Exercise caution on social media. working on daily assignments and classroom Don’t post unless it is something you would activities. Students rely on the internet for be comfortable sharing in public. research and keeping in touch with teachers • Watch out for phishing scams. Phishing and other students, and work is even assigned usually occurs through fraudulent email and completed via digital platforms. messages that mimic the look of reputable Despite the upside of technology, cyber solicitations. Scammers rely on these tactics crime is a potential pitfall of all that time to tempt people to click on links or download spent online. The internet provides instant attachments that can put malware on a deaccess, and that can put students at risk. vice and steal personal data. Exercise caution According to Verizon’s 2016 Data Breach with all links and downloads. Investigations Report, the education sector • Schedule routine backups. Data can be ranked sixth in the United States for the tolost if a device crashes, so routinely back up tal number of reported “security incidents.” personal devices and home computers. BackSchools are data-rich, meaning they give hackers access to information like identifiups can be stored on external hard drives or cation numbers, birthdates, email addresses, with cloud services. Students should implement cyber security practices at home and in school. financial data, medical records, and more. • Exercise caution when filesharing. UC complicated passwords that can’t be easily guessed, Students must understand cyber security Santa Cruz’s information technology serrisks when working and sharing data online. The fol- and opt for two-step authentication whenever offered. vices says viruses and malware can be transmitted by • Use secured WiFi networks. Free or open WiFi con- filesharing software, and files offered by others may lowing are some tips students can follow. • Protect passwords. Students are urged to keep nections are not encrypted, meaning they can be ac- not be what they say they are. Only used school-aptheir passwords to themselves. This prevents others cessed by anyone. Many cyber criminals gain access proved filesharing options. from using accounts maliciously or even in seeming- to information through these channels. Schools should Cyber security is something students should priorily harmless ways that can put you in trouble, such as have encrypted systems in place. tize this school year. The right security measures can • Limit what you share on the internet. Students protect students, their classmates and their schools. searching for inappropriate content in school. Choose are urged to be aware of what they share online. Ac-

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DID YOU KNOW? Men and women over 50 who are considering returning to school may be eligible for financial assistance through various programs. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, older men and women who want to go back to school do not necessarily have to bankroll that expenditure on their own. AARP notes that the Internal Revenue Service offers tax breaks such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit that older students can take advantage of to lessen the blow of tuition costs, which have risen considerably since today’s men and women over 50 were in college. Older men and women may also be able to take advantage of 529 college savings accounts they opened for their children that their kids did not end up needing. AARP also notes that men and women over 50 who want to apply for financial aid must be prepared to enroll in more than one class and in more than just a continuing education program. More information is available at aarp.org.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library 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.

Children’s LEGO Club – Volunteers Needed

Earn volunteer hours by helping out with the Children’s Department’s LEGO Club. The LEGO Club is an hour program for children in Grades K-5 and meets monthly. Registration to volunteer begins Monday, 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-5PM 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-6PM 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.

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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

Learn about Broadway – From Back Row to Backstage!

Garden City Public Library Sunday, September 16th, 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 discuss 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.

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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 14th. 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.

Apple cinnamon scones & butter with The Baking Coach Garden City Public Library Monday, October 1st, at 7:00PM Celebrate autumn with this handson class, where you will 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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Labor Day is known as the unofficial end to summer and the time to go back to school. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5th, 1882 in New York City. “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.” (https://www.dol.gov/general/ laborday/history). The Children’s Room has books on Labor Day including: Labor Day by Robert Walker, Labor Day by Mir Tamim Ansary, and Labor Day by Lynn Hamilton. Check one out and read about this American holiday. As summer draws to an end, check out the Library’s selection of books to prepare students to get ready to go back to school. These books include: Fall is for School by Robert Neubecker, Back To School Projects for a Lazy Afternoon by Stella Fields, Back To School with Bigfoot by Samantha Berger, Twindergarten by Nikki Ehrlich, and Mission: Back To School: Top Secret Info for Rookie Students by Susan Hood.

Storytimes

Registration online (www. gardencitypl.org) on EventKeeper begins on Monday, September 17th, 2018. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, October 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 wait list 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. • Thursday at 10:00AM October 4th - November 29th (No October 18th and November

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. • Monday at 11:30AM October 1st – November 26th (No Oct. 8th and Nov. 12th). • Tuesday at 11:30AM October 2nd – November 27th (No Nov. 6th). LITTLE LISTENERS STORYTIME For children ages 3 – 5 (born October 2013 – October 2015, not yet in kindergarten), without an adult. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. • Tuesday at 1:30PM October 2nd – November 27th (No Nov. 6th). • Wednesday at 1:30PM October 3rd – November 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. • Tuesday at 3:45PM October 2nd – November 27th (No Nov. 6th).

Book Discussions

Registration in the Children’s Room only, begins on Monday, September 17th, 2018. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, October 1st, 2018. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the wait list 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. • Wednesday, November 14th, 4PM-5PM Captain Awesome to The Rescue by Stan Kirby. THE BOOK ENDS For children presently enrolled in

Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawaii Garden City Public Library Tuesday, September 6th, 2018 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 on Thursday, September 6th at 2 p.m. This visual presentation is open to all. No registration is required. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Grades 3, 4 and 5. Join us for games and activities! Program is one hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. • Monday, November 26th, 4PM-5PM Rain Reign by Ann Martin. TWEEN BOOK DISCUSSION For children in Grades 4-7. Program is one hour. • Monday, November 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 4PM to 5PM for children in Grades K-5. 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 11AM. Registration is required online on EventKeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card beginning September 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 10AM-11AM. Costume parade through the Library starts at 10:15AM. Registration is required on Eventkeeper with a Library Card beginning October 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 November 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 7:00-7:45PM. Registration is required and begins

Monday, November 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 November 26th at 9:30AM. SAT. DEC. 8th *Family Gingerbread House Program with The Baking Coach This program is for children ages 2 ½ 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 1PM-3PM. Registration on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) is required and begins November 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. SEPTEMBER 17th *Game Night Play games and enjoy pizza. Registration begins September 10th at 9:30AM. OCTOBER 15th Halloween Game and Activities Registration begins October 1st at 9:30AM. NOVEMBER 19th Book Discussion Discuss the book Posted by John Anderson. Registration begins on October 1st at 9:30AM. DECEMBER 3rd *Holiday Time Decorate an ornament, watch a movie and enjoy snacks. Registration begins November 19th at 9:30AM. *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 at www. gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates.

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 @ 516-7428405 ext. 239 to register. Non-residents may register beginning Thursday, September 20th.

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Library staff ready to recommend their Great American Read

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 SauteVegetarian 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 516-7428405 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.

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Director Marianne Malagon (standing left) and the staff of the Garden City Public Library are ready to recommend their best-loved books to you. “Staff Pick” stickers mark the books chosen by the staff and board members on The Great American Read display near the Circulation Desk. A list of Staff Picks is also located by the ballot box in the Reference Department. Cast your vote for your favorite book from The Great American Read list until October 18th. Which book will be the favorite book in Garden City?

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IN MEMORIAM

Robert G. Kerler, Jr.

Robert G. Kerler, Jr. passed away on August 23 at age 66. Bob was a 1969 graduate of Garden City High School and a 1973 graduate of the University of Houston. His parents were the late Robert and Mary Kerler of Garden City. Bob was a long-term resident of Garden City, and he enjoyed a career in sports broadcasting, reporting, and

IN MEMORIAM

publishing. Bob was the editor of The Baseball Encyclopedia and he wrote Page-a-Day Sports calendars for many years. He was a sports reporter and copy editor at several newspapers. Bob had a terrific memory and a great sense of fun. His enthusiasm was infectious, and he was very resourceful. Bob had many talents that are being lost to technology. He enjoyed driving across the U.S., and navigated complex road trips with precision. His parallel parking skills have attracted crowds and applause. Bob could acquire tickets to any event before the internet made it easy. He always kept score at baseball games, and was helpful and informative to all. Bob was a generous and loyal friend, and he had a quick wit. Bob is survived by his sister Carol Kerler and a number of cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on August 25 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Garden City. Interment was at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, NY. Funeral arrangements were handled by Fairchild Sons.

Elizabeth “Betty” Godfrey 5/21/1930 - 8/24/2018

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Betty passed away peacefully after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late William and Helen Dall of Brooklyn and Bellport, NY, and a longtime resident of Garden City, recently residing in Winthrop, Maine. Betty was a graduate of Brooklyn Friends School, Class of 1949. She worked as a lunch aide at Stewart School in Garden City for many years. Betty is survived by her four children, Linda (Les), Bill (Jean), Peter (Nancy), and Donald, her six grandchildren Kaitlyn, Paige, Kelsey, Jennifer, Kim, and Steven, and two great grandchildren Samantha and Mathew. A small graveside service will be held in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn where she will be laid to rest beside her father and mother.

Peter Voelker

Peter Charles Clarence Voelker, age 63, passed away on August 24, 2018 in Burlington, VT, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Rockville Centre, NY on December 19, 1955 to Claire and Robert J. Voelker Jr., Peter lived and grew up in Garden City, NY, alongside siblings Patricia, Joanne, Robert, John and Charles. After graduating from Garden City High School in 1972, Peter attended school at Nassau Community College in NY and the University of Memphis in TN. Peter’s professional career included restaurant and hotel management,

furniture sales, and interior design. Peter held positions as general manager, as well as, food & beverage managers for The Sheridan, NY, NY; The Stanhope, NY, NY; Bistro 790, NY, NY; and Café U.S.A. in Westhampton Beach, NY. Peter also served on the design teams for Norwalk Choice Seating Gallery, Bellmore, NY; The Georgetown Manor, Westbury, NY; Pottery Barn, Burlington, VT; and Tina’s Home Designs, Burlington, VT. In addition, Peter worked as an event planner and fundraiser for Vermont CARES in Burlington, VT. Peter is survived by his siblings and their families: Patricia and John Halloran (Rachel, Bryan, Emmett and Claire Scott; Daniel, Abby, Connor, and Lillian Halloran); Joanne and Michael Tacchi (Matthew and Erin Tacchi); Robert J. Voelker III (Jennifer, Stephen, Barrett, William, Joseph, and Heinrich Hegemann; Robert J. Voelker IV; Carolyn Voelker); John and Dawn Voelker; Charles and Kim Voelker (Andrew Voelker). Peter is mourned by countless friends and acquaintances through his extraordinary ability to make lasting, personal connections with people throughout all of the phases of his life. His interests and passions included family and friends, gourmet food and wine, furniture, and interior design. Donations may be made to Vermont CARES through their ‘Support Us’ tab at www.VTcares.org or https://vtcares.org/supportus/donate/ . More information on donations may be obtained by contacting Vermont CARES at 802863-2463.

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A Day in Nantucket: How a Tiny Isolated Island Became a Global Powerhouse (With Lessons for Contemporary America) BY KAREN RUBIN & MARTIN D. RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Nantucket, a porkchop-shaped island just 14 by 3½-miles with just a few thousand inhabitants, hangs 30 miles out to sea off Massachusetts’ mainland. That creates a special kind of isolation and 350 years ago, made for a special incubator for culture and industry. “Nantucket has been a microcosm of America for 350 years, a magnet and unique laboratory for some of our most powerful impulses... People around the globe knew of Nantucket whalers,” says the narrator of a documentary, “Nantucket” by Ric Burns. Nantucket, he says, has a history of reinventing itself. “Nantucket was created by sea. In as little as 400 years, it will be taken by the sea. We are on borrowed time.” That alone sets up the drama before our visit to Nantucket. The documentary is an evening’s activity aboard Blount Small Ship Adventures’ Grand Caribe, and now, we sail into Nantucket’s harbor in a dense fog, on the last day of our week-long voyage that has taken us to the New England islands. This tiny place, we learn, became a global powerhouse because of whaling, which itself required technological innovations and produced a revolution in the way people lived: “Nantucket was the first global economic engine See page D2

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America would know.” Indeed, here in Nantucket, we realize how revolutionary candlelight was, extending people’s days into the darkness of night. “Nantucket sperm oil made the Industrial Revolution

happen.” It also proves to be a lesson in the importance of globalization and immigration. “In 1820, Nantucket entered its golden age. The entire Pacific its backyard, America as world power.” The squarerigged whaling ships we think of as

The jaw bone of a whale brought back from one of the whaling voyages would have dazzled Nantucket as if from a sea monster © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear. com

The Old Windmill dates from 1746. It is one of the sites operated by the Nantucket Historical Association; you can go inside and meet the miller © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

quaint today “were state of art, decades into development, a perfect factory ship to render oil. They could go anywhere, withstand horrible conditions, serve as the home for dozens of men for three to four years at a time. They were vessels of exploration, the space ships of their day, they could travel to unknown worlds...Nantucketers were astronauts of their day.” (I appreciate this all the more after having seen the “Spectacle of Motion: “The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World,” at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, a few days before on our own voyage. See story) But here on Nantucket, we are introduced to other dimensions of the story: Quakerism and feminism. Whaling, it turns out, became a thriving industry because of the Quakers who settled Nantucket, peacefully coexisting with the Wampanoags who had lived here for thousands of years (their numbers were decimated, though, by the diseases the Europeans brought). The Wampanoags knew how to harpoon whales that were beached and introduced the English to whaling. But it was the Quakers’ openmindedness, their values of modest living, hard work and practice of reinvesting money into the industry rather than on lavish living that produced the innovations. Even more significantly, Nantucket could become so successful in whaling because of the Quaker sense of egalitarianism, seeing women as having equal ability. How else could Nantucket men go off for years at a time, leaving their home, business

and community to be run by the women they left behind (one street is known as Petticoat Row because of all the womenowned businesses)? Quaker women, including Lucretia Coffin Mott (who was from Nantucket) became leaders of the Woman’s Suffrage Movement. So it is no wonder that Nantucket enabled a woman, Maria Mitchell, to thrive. Born in 1818 on Nantucket, Maria Mitchell became America’s first woman astronomer (famous for discovering a comet in 1847, which was named “Miss Mitchell’s Comet”), the first woman elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1848) and of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1850). She was Vassar’s first professor of astronomy, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Women, and active in the Women’s Suffrage movement. We first are introduced to her on “Gail’s Tours” of the island, then when we visit the Whaling Museum which has a whole gallery devoted to her, and after, I am so fascinated with her, I follow a self-guided “Walking in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell” which takes me to the Quaker Meeting House. (Ironically, Mitchell was too skeptical and outspoken for the Quakers and “written out” so she joined the Unitarian Church instead, which today shares its building with the Congregation Shirat Ha Yam, “a pluralistic Jewish congregation”). Nantucket has a land area of about 45 square miles (about half the size of

A pair of Greek Revival houses tell of the heyday of Nantucket’s whaling industry © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Martha’s Vineyard), yet seems larger, somehow, to get around. The best way to experience Nantucket when you only have a day and when mobility may be somewhat limited, is to take an island tour. So we take the launch boat into Straight Wharf (this is the only stop on the New England Islands cruise where we anchor instead of dock), and walk along the cobblestone streets about half-mile to where Gail Nickerson Johnson has her van parked in front of the Visitor Center. The first impression of Nantucket is how much it looks like a movie set with its quaint shops and cobblestone streets. Indeed, the one square-mile National Historic District is the largest concentration of antebellum structures in the United States. I take note of a mural on the side of a building that shows how many miles from places like Iceland, Pitcairn and Cape Town are from Nantucket, as if the center of the world. We have been recommended to Gail’s Tours, and what a find this is. Gail, it turns out, is a 6th generation Nantucket native, descended from the Nickersons (her family line includes the Gardners, Coffins, Foulgers), was raised here, and knows just about everybody and every house we pass. She took over the tour business from her mother, who, she says, used to summer here before

marrying her father. Her mother used to take visiting friends and relatives around in a woodie, and then got the idea to turn it into a tourist business, which she ran for 40 years. Gail points out all the local sights:” I remember when....” “We used to ....,” “When we were kids....” “That used to be ....” She notes that some 10,000 to 15,000 people live on Nantucket year-round, quite a jump from the 3,000 people who lived here year-round when she was growing up. Gail jokes that Nantucket is on shaky ground – it is predicted to be under water in 400 years time. “In 300, I’m outta here.” We pass all the important sights: the island’s oldest house, built as a wedding present for Jethro Coffin and Mary Gardner Coffin in 1686, which has been restored after lightening struck the house, splitting it in two; the Old Windmill (1746); the Quaker cemetery where there some 5,000 people are buried but few headstones, so it looks more like a rolling field; the Maria Mitchell Observatory; cranberry bogs; the Life Saving Museum. She points to the house that Frank Bunker Gilbreth owned – the efficiency expert depicted in his son’s book, “Cheaper by the Dozen.” “They found among his papers Morse code for how to take a bath in 1 ½ minutes.” The

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The Coffin House, oldest on Nantucket, dates from 1686 © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com family still owns the house. She points to where Peter Benchley (“Jaws”) lived, the house where John Steinbeck stayed when he wrote “East of Eden.” We stop at Sankaty Head Lighthouse so we can get out for a closer look. The 70-foot tall lighthouse was built of brick in 1850 and automated in 1965; its beacon can be seen 26 miles away. It had to be moved and was re-lighted in

its new location, just next to the fifth hole of the Sankaty Head Golf Course in November 2007. The tour finishes just around the corner from the Nantucket Whaling Museum. We pick up phenomenal sandwiches from Walter’s, which Gail has recommended, have lunch on See page D5

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Now it’s Back to School Time! BY CLAIRE LYNCH Labor Day, which is on September 3, is upon us and for most public schools on Long Island, September 4 is the first day of the 2018/2019 school year. Whether the children are going back to elementary school or high school - or whether the young adults are going off to college or back to college - a new school year is beginning and that means that it’s time for all of those students out there to focus. Whether it’s adjusting to new schedules, being assigned to different teachers or meeting new classmates, school has its challenges. For many students, the adjustment can be nerve-wracking. Others like the challenge of change and seem to flourish in it. Either way, a new school year is sure to entail learning new things and going to new places whether it’s within the school campus or going on field trips. It involves expanding one’s pool of knowledge and sometimes making some new friends when you least expect it. Before tackling schoolwork, however, most children had the chance to take a break. Summer is a great time for lounging around, for taking trips near and far, and for having some new experiences.

Two of my nieces and a nephew who live in rural North Carolina told me about new things they had tried. My niece, Mary, is nine years old. She said that she has always wanted to learn to play the guitar so she asked her parents if she could take some lessons. Her parents agreed and Mary borrowed an acoustic guitar from her older brother for the summer. Young Mary ended up taking guitar lessons from someone in the neighborhood so that was convenient. She learned how to read music, understand what chords are on the guitar and where to place her fingers on the frets. Mary learned how to strum the strings, how to use a pick and how to play some simple songs. It went slowly but nevertheless Mary was pleased with her progress and is determined to learn even more. My nephew, Nick, who’s eight, is happy to be able to go to the pool in his community every day. He always hopes for nice weather so that he can hop in the pool, swim around, do a few laps and occasionally jump off of the diving board. If Nick wakes up in the morning and it’s raining, he is not a happy camper. Even though he knows that occasion-

ally rain is good for the farmers’ fields and it’s good for the environment, he doesn’t like it. He feels that summer is the time for him to do what he likes and he likes to swim. He also likes being around dogs so he asked his parents this summer if he could volunteer to walk some of the dogs in the neighborhood. His parents know what a passion Nick has for dogs so they said okay but decided that he could start slowly by walking two neighbors’ dogs. Nick spoke with Mrs. Nelson two houses down from where they live about walking her dog twice a day in the summer and his mom said that she would follow up. To Nick’s delight, Mrs. Nelson said yes. Nick has been playing with Rascal a lot anyway – a boxer-collie mix that’s tan and brown – so it was a natural fit. Rascal is four years old, medium height and weighs about 40 pounds so that wasn’t too much for Nick to handle. Nick likes to pet Rascal and they usually end up rolling around on the grass rough housing. Mrs. Nelson showed Nick her routine for walking Rascal and she also said that after she walks him she gives him fresh water and puts out a bowl of

dry dog food. Nick was all excited about the prospect of helping to care for Rascal this summer and it worked out well. He was happy spending time with Rascal and Mrs. Nelson later said that Nick did great. He followed her instructions and really enjoyed being with Rascal. Mrs. Nelson said that she often caught Nick talking to Rascal, brushing him and gently petting him. The second dog that Nick was able to walk and help out with this summer was Daisy, a terrier that had a bark much larger than her bite. At just a year old, Daisy is solid tan and weighs about six pounds. She’s got a pink collar and thinks that she’s a little princess. She has got a little pillow in the living room next to the fireplace that has her name on it and likes to cuddle up on it. The Martin family lives across the street and three doors down. Nick spoke with Mr. Martin about walking Daisy and he spoke with his wife about it. She said sure and in late June Nick started walking Daisy twice a day and See page D6

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There are several key factors that make you eligible for Social Security benefits and help determine the amount of money you are due. One of the most important is your date of birth. Because you have to be a precise age to qualify for retirement benefits (e.g., 66 for full benefits or 62 for reduced benefits), you have to prove your date of birth to the Social Security Administration. When I started working for SSA back in the early 1970s, this wasn’t always a simple process. Many people retiring back then (these would have been folks born in the early 1900s) did not have a birth certificate. And I don’t mean they lost it or couldn’t find it. I mean their birth was never recorded in official government records. So we had to resort to creative ways to help people prove their date of birth. For example, we would search church, school or census records. It’s a different story today. Almost everyone eligible for Social Security at this point in the 21st century was born at a time when births were routinely recorded with local, county or state government agencies. So providing a birth certificate to SSA is usually a fairly routine matter. But today’s questions concern date of birth issues that are not necessarily so routine. Q: I always thought I was born on Jan. 1, 1955. And that’s what my birth certificate shows. But I was just told a very interesting story by a very old aunt -- my mother’s sister. She told me that I was actually born on the night of Dec. 31, 1954 -- just a few minutes before midnight. She said that the hospital administrators in the small town in Nebraska where I was born, in secret collusion with my mother, fudged the hour and date of birth on my birth certificate in order to make it appear that I was born in the first couple minutes of Jan. 1, 1955. I thus became the first baby of the New Year in our town. Apparently, the hospital got some much-needed publicity for their newly established birthing clinic, and my parents got several prizes from local merchants. My aunt told me that my mother was so embarrassed by her actions that she never told anyone except her sister (my aunt) this story. My mom took this secret to her grave! What are the Social Security ramifications of this? A: Wow! What a fascinating story. And that’s all it is -- at least for now -- just a story. Your official birth certificate shows you were born on Jan. 1, 1955, and that is what SSA is going to use as your date of birth in its records. Actually, there are a couple of advantages to being born one year earlier -- in your case, in 1954. One has to do with your full retirement age -- the age at which you would be eligible for 100 percent of your

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retirement benefit. For people born in 1954, that age is 66. But for people born in 1955, it is 66 and two months. The other has to do with Social Security’s retirement benefit formula. It is way too complicated to explain in the short space of this column, but being born in 1954 would mean a few extra bucks in your monthly Social Security retirement check. Take my word for it. So normally I would suggest that you think about trying to get your birthdate changed by contacting the registrar in the county or state where your birth certificate resides. (Although unless you have other evidence, it is doubtful they would amend your birth record based only on your aunt’s allegation.) But because of a strange little twist in the law, you don’t have to worry about that. And the twist says that you attain your legal age on the day preceding your birthday. For most of us, that has no consequences. I was born on June 22, and the fact that I legally attain my age on June 21 is meaningless. But it is full of meaning -- at least for Social Security purposes -- if you were born on the 1st. For example, Sue was born on Sept. 1, 1952, and wants her benefits to start when she turns 66 in September of this year. She actually can get a check for August because she legally turns 66 on Aug. 31. And it is extra meaningful if you were born on Jan. 1, as in your case. Your birth certificate shows you were born Jan. 1, 1955, but you legally attain your age on Dec. 31, 1954. So you are going to get all the Social Security advantages of being born in 1954 even though your birth certificate shows you were born in 1955. Weird, huh? Q: I always thought I was born on Nov. 22, 1952. That is the date I always have used, and it is in my Social Security records. I am now in the process of getting my paperwork together to file for Social Security this year. Imagine my shock when I got my birth certificate and it shows I was born Nov. 21, 1952. How will I explain this to the Social Security people? A: You will explain it to them the way you just did to me. It’s no big deal. The difference in the day of birth (unless it happens to be the first of the month) is meaningless for Social Security purposes. Q: My 84-year-old father just died. We just got his death certificate, and we were surprised to learn that it lists his date of birth as Jan. 22, 1933. But all of his life, we thought he was born on Jan. 22, 1934. After talking to my mother, we were shocked to learn that dad had some problems in his early years and may have somehow messed up his date of birth on official records, including Social Security records. Is this glitch going to cause any problems when my mom tries to claim widow’s benefits on dad’s account?

A: As I explained at the beginning of this column, SSA is pretty meticulous about establishing the correct date of birth when someone applies for Social Security benefits. In other words, when your dad first signed up for his Social Security, they would have secured some kind of birth record that proved he was born on Jan. 22, 1934.

I have no idea why his death certificate shows he was born in 1933. But it’s a moot point. Your mother’s widow’s benefits will not be affected by that little glitch. 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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A Day in Nantucket: How a Tiny Isolated Island Became a Global Powerhouse (With Lessons for Contemporary America) C ontinued from page D3 benches outside the museum. Gail’s Tours, 508-257-6557. Nantucket Whaling Museum We had been to the excellent New Bedford Whaling Museum and now come to the renowned Nantucket Whaling Museum. Interestingly, the presentations and focus are different –

The sperm whale oil, she says, “is a light source, power source and lubricant and could be used in winter. Artificial light in winter revolutionized life for 3 to 4 months of the year. It was used throughout the United States and Europe, prized the world over.” The earliest whaling industry was created by Quakers, who were austere, not vain, and reinvested income into growing the industry. Portraits were

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Now it’s Back to School Time! C ontinued from page D3 helping to water and feed her. Daisy gets wet dog food so Nick would go in the kitchen with the Martins, open the can of dog food and spoon it out after Mrs. Martin showed him how to do it the first time. Sure enough Nick was good about following her directions. After walking Daisy Nick would spend some time playing with her in the Martins’ back yard. Daisy likes to play fetch so Nick would get her favorite toy and toss it across the yard for her. She would catch it and quickly bring it back to Nick. At one point in the summer Nick taught Daisy how to stay, facing away, while he hid a tennis ball in the bushes. Then he would tell her to find it and she would look around for it. Eventually Daisy would find it and bring it to Nick. As a reward, Nick would give her a treat, a little dog biscuit. In the summer Daisy got good at finding things that Nick had placed under a rock, behind a tree and up in the low branch of a tree. He said that Daisy always seemed proud of herself when she found it whether it was a ball, a toy or whatever. Sometimes Nick’s sister, Mary, would join them and play with Daisy. Daisy liked having the attention and both Nick and Mary liked playing with their four-legged friend. The time would fly by then it would be time to go home. Nick and Mary both bonded with Daisy and Mary said that she would have helped out with Rascal, too, but she was either at her guitar lessons, practicing the guitar or meeting up with her friends to hang out or go to the mall. By August the Martin family was crediting Nick with doing a good job of handling Daisy. He was firm when he had to be and playful and loving at

other times. Nick’s parents were glad to get the good feedback from the Martins and Nick was happy about doing a good job. Helping to take care of both Rascal and Daisy made him even more interested in dogs and getting one as his family pet. Even with all of his dog walking in the neighborhood Nick was still able to spend a lot of time going swimming. Another niece of mine, Elle, also likes to swim. She was four-and-a-half years old in May when she tried out for the swim team at her pool. She met certain requirements – doing the freestyle, the backstroke, kicking in the pool, etc. and she was ecstatically proud that she made the team. She sees her older brother and sister plus all of the other kids swimming in the big pool and she likes being a summer-time “fish,” too. She tucks her long hair into her very colorful swim cap, puts on her water goggles, gets busy and enjoys it. Elle told me that she is comfortable in the pool. She knows that plenty of adults are around to help if anyone needs it – and she isn’t afraid to get a little water in her face. This summer was a unique experience in many ways. Several relatives of mine flew south to Myrtle Beach Airport in South Carolina for 10 days. We went on different excursions each day and we tried to mix it up a bit since we had some young people in the group.

There were five kids who ranged in age from five to 17 and there were four adults in our group. One of the excursions we took was to Alligator Adventure - a place that I was sure would surprise and delight my relatives. Alligator Adventure is located on Route 17 in North Myrtle Beach. We parked our cars, got out, went through the entrance and as we did I saw a sign that said if we returned the next day with our ticket stubs we could get in for free. I made a mental note of that in case any of the thrill seekers in my little group wanted to scare themselves a second day in a row by being close to several very big and very alive alligators. I wasn’t sure if anyone else in my group saw that sign but I do know that they don’t miss much. We continued on and gave ourselves a self-guided tour of the place. We saw several baby alligators in a pond and two large tortoises. We kept walking and came to the spot where they keep the albino alligators. When we went, there were two. They keep them outside but protected under a type of shed that provides constant shade. I noticed as I walked that throughout most of Alligator Adventure there is double fencing all around – between the visitors and the alligators – and all around the perimeter of the place. I was glad to see that because as daring as I am I’m rather timid around alligators. And of course I was reassured

about the well-being of my relatives. By the end of our tour we were ready for lunch. The next morning, sure enough, several relatives said that they wanted to go back to Alligator Adventure. I can’t say that I was totally surprised because once some of my relatives hear about something they want to do it. They are very stubborn that way. We went back and felt like veterans because we had seen the sights just 24 hours before. We felt like we weren’t tourists but that we knew the place inside and out. On both visits to Alligator Adventure we saw the handlers feeding chicken pieces to the alligators during the live show. They would toss the food to the gators and they would snatch it up. We kept walking and saw snakes and lots of other reptiles. My nephew, Max, was in his glory because he likes anything in the reptile family. Seeing so many of them in one place really made his day and I could make a bet at any time that if Max has an essay or report to write about animals this year in school, it will be about the alligators he saw. It has been a summer filled with warm days and cool evenings. We enjoyed a few barbecues, had some gooey goppy s’mores for dessert then got to see some beautiful sunsets and some starlit nights. Unofficially summer is over since the kids have to go back to school. It’s time to resume our normal schedules, time to put away the fishing rods and the bathing suits and get back down to business. It is, after all, back-to-school time. Good luck and best wishes to all of those students out there for a great 2018/2019 school year!!

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She points to a portrait of Susan Veeder, one of the women who accompanied their husbands on a whaling voyage. She kept records of the day-to-day life. “Her journals are anthropological, whereas the men’s journals were mainly about weather, tides and number of whales caught. She is the reason we know so much about life on whaling ship.” The docent adds

that Veeder delivered a baby daughter while on board, but it died. “While British whalers had to have a surgeon on board, American whalers were not required to. The ship had a medical kit with numbered vials and instructions. But if they ran out of #11 vial, a captain might just add #5 and #6 together.” Another painting shows a wife standing beside her husband seated

at a desk. “It’s a rare image. Women had roles in Nantucket – they ran the town, home and business. Her husband was a whaling captain who brought back artifacts; she set up a display in house and charged admission fee and told stories. This was the first museum on the island. The contents went to the Atheneum and now are part of the Historical society collection.”

She points to a jaw bone that is the height of the room. It would have come from 80-ft whale such as rammed the Essex (the event that inspired the story of “Moby Dick”).”For people of Nantucket (most of whom had never seen a whale) would have been seen as a sea monster. For the captain to make the decision to keep this onboard for two years or so of the journey, taking up precious space on ship, speaks to how important it was.” We go into the part of the museum that was originally a candle factory, built by the Mitchell family immediately following the Great Fire of 1846, where there is the only surviving spermaceti lever press left in the world. She explains, “When the ship returned to Nantucket harbor, filled with as many as 2000 barrels of oil, each holding 31.5 gallons apiece, the oil would be put in storage. “They would wait for winter to begin processing because only highest quality oil would remain liquid in winter; then process the lowest quality in spring and summer. They kept the lowest quality in Nantucket and sold first and second pressings. “The best oil was used for lighthouses. What was left was used for spermaceti candles. These were the best candles – they burned with no odor, no smoke, no drip. They were prized throughout US and Europe. They changed the quality of life because of having a reliable light source.” At its height, there were 36 candle factories in Nantucket. You become aware of hearing sea chanties in the background. She leads us up to the second-floor Scrimshaw gallery (those who have difficulty with steps can ask to use an elevator). “It was a way for captains to keep their sailors entertained and

occupied (so they didn’t get into fights). They would soak whale teeth, burnish with shark skin (like sandpaper); sharks would be attracted to ship when processed whale – and they would kill sharks for food and use the skin. “Sailors may be illiterate. They would trace designs from newspaper images and advertising. Victorian woman a common subject for scrimshaw because they were commonly used in fashion ads they traced.” Some scrimshaw was functional – like pie crimpers. The men would fashion corset stays as tokens of love (they were worn close to heart). Only captains would have the space to make swifts – tools to wind skein of yarn. Today, she says, the scrimshaw is priceless. She notes that the Essex was not the only ship that was sunk by a whale: the Ann Alexander also was sunk by whale, but the sailors were rescued the next day and returned home. “Another ship in the Pacific found a whale with a harpoon from the Ann Alexander in it – killed the whale and made scrimshaw out of its teeth, known as the Ann Alexander teeth” that we see here in the gallery. There is a small room devoted to Essex story, and we come upon a storyteller retelling the story of the Essex, sunk by a whale – the event that inspired Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” – from the point of view of the actual events as documented in Nathaniel Philbrick’s book, “In the Heart of the Sea” which ended with the men so desperate, they committed cannibalism. The cabin boy on the Essex who 30 years later wrote his memoir, was Thomas Nickerson (one of Gail’s ancestors? I wonder). This was the first known incident of

Detail of the “Ann Alexander teeth” scrimshaw in the Nantucket Whaling Museum. The Ann Alexander was also sunk by a whale, but the men were rescued © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

an unprovoked whale ramming a ship. But, he says, they now believe that it was hammering to quickly repair one of the chase boats used when they go after the whale, that caused the whale to charge. Melville, it turns out, only visited Nantucket for the first time in 1852, after he wrote Moby Dick. Most interesting is the room devoted to Maria Mitchell’s Legacy, where we are introduced to her biography and achievements. The Nantucket Historical Association which operates the museum also operates several other attractions which are included on an “all access ticket”($20/adult, $18/ senior/student, $5/youth 6-17): the Oldest House & Kitchen Garden (the 1686 Coffin House); the 1746 Old Mill (you go inside and meet the miller); the Old Gaol (1806), the Quaker Meeting House (1836), the Fire Hose Cart House (1886, the last remaining 19th century fire hose cart on the island); and Greater Light. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894, https://nha. org/visit/museums-and-tours/whalingmuseum/ Allocate at least two hours here. Blount Small Ship Adventures, 461 Water Street, Warren, Rhode Island 02885, 800-556-7450 or 401-247-0955, info@ blountsmallshipadventures.com, www. blountsmallshipadventures.com). Next: In Search of Maria Mitchell on Nantucket _____________________________ © 2018 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear.com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/karen-

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A map on the side of a building shows how many miles from places like Iceland, Pitcairn and Cape Town are from Nantucket, as if the center of the world © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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Pictured just prior to their bus tour of Garden City are the school district’s new teachers and staff with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha (far right) and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Maureen Appiarius (far left). Left to right are: Meagan Carr, Kelly Donnelly, Erin Gruosso, Kate Valente, Matthew Gomm, Barbara Hefner, Kirsten Schiffer, Catherine Munoz Lara, Katherine Forte, Valarie Grosset, Laura Sciacca, and Elona Roth (too new for the photo: Alexa Brown, Briana Giustiniano, and Julianne Link). Garden City Public Schools welcomed a dozen new faculty at New Teacher Orientation - an intensive three-day program that was held on August 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. The new staff members were welcomed on Day 1 of the orientation program by district and building leadership teams, Board of Education Trustees Stefanie Granville and Michael Cassaro, PTA Director Danielle Atteritano, SEPTA Co-President Cristina Dickey, and Garden City’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kusum Sinha. In addition to attending workshops covering a variety of topics ranging from “District Goals” for the new school year to technology training, the new staff toured the Village, learning about Garden City’s fascinating history from Stewart School Principal Miss Linda Norton. Miss Norton grew up in Garden City, attended the school district, and has remained in the Village, first working as a teacher, then as an assistant principal, and finally as a principal at Hemlock, and then Stewart. She explained what it was like to grow up in such a supportive community where sprinting through the neighborhood to play in a local park with friends or spending time at the library or pool was how she contentedly spent many summers. Miss Norton’s enthusiasm for the Village and the school district was inspirational: “It was an honor to share Garden City’s proud history with our newest staff members.”

Superintendent Dr. Sinha also attended the tour, listening carefully to Miss Norton’s insights into Garden City’s past, and building on what Deputy Village Administrator Mr. Joseph DiFrancisco shared with the new superintendent on a previous tour. “We learned about the rich tradition of community values and the amazing history here in Garden City,” Dr. Sinha said to the new teachers. “We wish you much success as you begin your careers in this outstanding school district, and urge you to continue the traditions that have made Garden City such a great community.” The school district welcomes its new teachers and wishes them the best for a successful 2018-2019 school year! Included here are brief professional biographies.

Alexa Brown

Elementary Education Stratford School Ms. Brown holds a BS in elementary education from the State University of New York at Oneonta, and an MS in early childhood education from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. She holds a NYS initial certification in childhood education, grades 1-6. Ms. Brown served as an elementary education teacher in the Margaretville Central School in Margaretville, New York from August 2017 to June 2018. From August 2015 to August 2017, she served as a teaching assistant and

substitute teacher in Denton Avenue Elementary School in New Hyde Park, New York.

Megan Carr

Elementary Education Stewart Ms. Carr holds a BS in elementary education from Iona College and an MS in special education from Brooklyn College. She holds NYS permanent certifications in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and grades 1-6, and in special education. Ms. Carr served as a per diem substitute teacher and as a regular substitute teacher in the Garden City School District from January 2017 to June 30th, 2018. From 2004 to 2013, she served as an early childhood SETSS/IEP teacher and from 2000 to 2004, she served as a first grade teacher in PS 230 in Brooklyn, New York. Ms. Carr will be joining us at Stewart School.

Kelly Donnelly

Elementary Education Stewart Ms. Donnelly holds a BA in education studies from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. and an MS in childhood education from Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus, Brookville, New York. She holds a NYS initial certification in childhood education, grades 1-6, and a teaching assistant, Level I certification. Ms. Donnelly served as a lead teacher in PS 87 in Middle Village,

New York from September 2016 to June 2018. From 2014 to 2016, she served as a teacher aide in the Garden City School District. Ms. Donnelly will be joining us at Stewart School.

Katharine Forte

ENL Hemlock Ms. Forte holds a BS in theatre arts; political science/Spanish, and an MS in childhood education. She holds NYS initial certifications in childhood education, grades 1-6, and English to speakers of other languages. Ms. Forte served as a teacher assistant in Waverly Park Elementary School in Lynbrook, New York from 2016 to June 2018. She served as an ENL pre-kindergarten teacher at Our Lady of Peace School in Lynbrook, New York from 2011 to 2016. Ms. Forte will be joining us at Hemlock School.

Briana Giustiniano

Elementary Education Stratford Ms. Giustiniano holds a BS in elementary education, grades 1-6, and an MS in literacy education, grades birth6. She holds a NYS initial certification in childhood education, grades 1-6. An initial certification in ESL is currently pending. Ms. Giustiniano served as an elementary education teacher in Riverhead Charter Schools from August 2015 to June 2018. From August 2014 to June 2015, she served as a kindergarten lead teacher in Success

Matthew Gomm

Music Stratford Mr. Gomm holds a BA in music from Queens College, Aaron Copland School of Music. He holds a NYS initial certificate in music, K-12. Mr. Gomm served as a regular substitute music teacher in the Garden City School District from April 2018 through June 2018. From November 2017 to March 2018, he served as a leave replacement music teacher in Marino Street Elementary School in the Lynbrook School District. Mr. Gomm will be joining us at Stratford School.

Valarie Gosset

Math Primary Valarie Gosset holds a BS in accounting from Binghamton University and an MS in elementary education from Hofstra University. She holds NYS ini-

tial certifications in childhood education, grades 1-6, and in business and marketing. She served as a teacher in the Schechter School of Long Island and as a math academic, intervention support teacher/leave replacement in the Port Washington School District. Ms. Gosset will be joining us at the primary schools.

Erin Gruosso

Special Education Stratford Erin Gruosso holds a BS in childhood education and an MS in special education from Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus. She holds a NYS professional certification in students with disabilities, grades 1-6. She served as an ABA teacher 6:1:2 in The Hagedorn Little Village School in Seaford and as a 1:1 consultant teacher with Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism in Commack. Ms. Gruosso will be joining us at Stratford School.

Barbara Hefner

Nurse St. Anne’s Barbara Hefner holds a BS in nursing from Ohio University. She served as a school nurse in the Lawrence School District and as a permanent substitute school nurse in the Oceanside School District. Ms. Hefner holds a NYS certification as a registered professional nurse. Ms. Hefner will be joining us at St. Anne’s.

Catherine Munoz Lara

ENL Stewart Ms. Munoz Lara holds a BS in childhood education from SUNY Cortland and an MA in TESOL from Teachers College, Columbia University. She holds NYS professional certifications in English to speakers of other languages, early childhood education birth - 2, and childhood education 1-6. Ms. Munoz Lara served as a teacher in P.S. 280 in Jackson Heights, Queens from September 2012 to June 2018. From July 2009 to August 2012, she served as a community language program instructor at Teachers College Columbia University in New York. From July 2008 to July 2009, Ms. Munoz Lara served as a second grade teacher in The International School in Queretaro, Mexico. Ms. Munoz Lara will be joining us at Stewart School.

Julianne Link

Teacher Aide Hemlock School Ms. Link holds a BA in fine arts, digital art and design from Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus, and an MS in art education from CUNY, Queens College, Queens, New York. She holds a NYS professional certification in visual arts. Ms. Link served as an art and computer teacher in Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy in Douglaston, New York from 2013 to June 2018. From 2014 to 2015, she served as an art teacher for the New York City Department of Education in Waterside School for Leadership in Long Island City. Ms. Link will be joining us at Hemlock School.

Elona Roth

Special Education Stratford School Elona Roth holds a BA in elementary education and history from Hofstra University and an MS in special education from Queens College. She holds NYS professional certifications in childhood education, grades 1-6, and

students with disabilities, grades 1-6. She served as a part-time resource room teacher here in the Garden City School District from April 2018 to June 2018. From August 2012 to November 2017, she served as a special education teacher in Cotting School in Lexington, Massachusetts. Ms. Roth will be joining us at Stratford School.

Kirsten Schiffer

German/ENL MS/HS Ms Schiffer holds an MS in TESOL from Molloy College and a BA in Germanic language and literature from SUNY, Stony Brook. She holds NYS professional certifications in German, grades 7-12, English to speakers of other languages, & Spanish, grades 7-12. She served as a German teacher in the Smithtown Central School District and as an ESL teacher at Nassau BOCES. Ms. Schiffer also served as an ESL/ Spanish teacher in the East Hampton School District and Hauppauge School District. Ms. Schiffer will be joining us at the Middle School and High School.

Laura Sciacca

Reading Stewart Ms. Sciacca holds a BS in childhood education and an MS in education from St. John’s University, Queens, New York. She holds NYS professional certifications in early childhood education, birth - grade 2, literacy, birth - grade 6, English to speakers of other languages and childhood education grades 1-6. Ms. Sciacca served as an AIS reading teacher from September 2012 to June 2018 and as a kindergarten teacher from September 2008 to June 2012 in PS 149 Q Christa McAuliffe, in Jackson Heights, New York. From September 2006 to June 2008, she served as a substitute teacher in New York City Public Schools. Ms. Sciacca will be joining us at Stewart School.

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Katelin Valente

Special Education Stratford Ms. Valente holds a BA in elementary education and psychology and an MSE in childhood special education grades 1-6. She holds NYS professional certifications in childhood education grades 1-6, and students with disabilities, grades 1-6. She served as a special education head teacher from September 2012 to June 30th, 2018, and as special education associate teacher from August 2011 to August 2012 in the West End Day School in New York City. Ms. Valente will be joining us at Stratford School.

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Starting school year with New restaurant coming to yoga, mindfulness north end of Franklin From page 16 yoga sessions at Samudra, valid until the ACIM completion date in January. “Our gatherings at Samudra Yoga will include guided meditation, teachings, and group discussion around the topic of the day. Attending all of the workshops is not mandatory, but will provide a richer experience. Brief readings and ongoing practice of the ACIM workbook will be assigned throughout,” according to Iadanza. He is an interfaith minister, spiritual counselor, and the host of his “Meditate Now” podcast. After she completed one ACIM ‘detachment’ workshop under Williamson, Ehrhart learned from Iadanza after attending his meditation program in Glen Head in 2017. “Joe lectures in Glen Head from A Course in Miracles. I loved his energy and he reminds me to think about the best things that can happen instead of the worst things that can happen. I got into a deeper meditation practice as a result, and I wanted to share this with everyone and bring the ACIM principles to Samudra Yoga. There are teachings and you can work them into daily

life. It really is practical meditation and teaching applicable to us as parents, working adults with busy schedules. We have a practical application along with discussion and guidance at the workshops on how we can find strength from challenges we face,” she said. The three or four week-break between ACIM meetings allows for absorption of the meditation and lessons, and to try techniques out and report on how things worked out. The course runs through the holiday season later this year, and Ehrhart says that too can be a big advantage as participants in ACIM can learn to kick back and enjoy their holidays instead of worrying about making everything perfect and complete all their shopping, which adds much undue stress. “It’s a perfect time to bring the course into Garden City and anyone who registers will be able to try out different yoga at our studio. It is spread out and not commitment to five weekends in a row. We also avoided big holiday weekends and scheduled this to take place when it could be convenient,” she said.

From page 20 But on the other end we are taking this wonderfully rich and smoked protein, mix it up with fresh salads and bowls or burritos, giving patrons an opportunity to eat something fresh and delicious but come right in-and-out. Nobody has to wait on line for 15 minutes, and it’s not going to break the bank,” Manny said. He recently visited the new restaurant on Jericho Turnpike in Syosset and said the customer experience involved a difficult 20-minute wait time just to order, and a total of 1 hour and 10 minutes until his takeout was ready. That showed him a need to service customers promptly and accommodate working people on lunch breaks or heading

home. Since the start of construction for the restaurant at 7 12th Street this April, Manny has been 100% dedicated to the restaurateur and head chef role. He says his work Monday through Saturday will be both as general manager and owner and the pitmaster, working on dishes alongside his staff. “There is a lot more to offer for me here in Garden City as it’s a great neighborhood and community with elements of different industries. We are committed to being ‘a foodie destination.’ I am very excited to support all groups, public or private, in Garden City for any types of functions or events going forward. They can all reach out to me,” he said.

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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

Adult Tennis Lesson Interest Form

Registration for the Fall session of our Adult Tennis Lessons has now started. Classes are played at the Community Park Tennis Center. Our ten week, one hour class will cost $290. Classes will begin the week of September 24th. Our Recreation Department offers lessons for adults in all ability levels. In order to create sessions geared to the needs of our residents, we are asking any adult who is a resident in the Inc. Village of Garden City and is interested in our tennis lessons to fill out an interest form with the following information: -Choose the days and times you are available to play -Self rate your tennis ability -Either drop off or mail your application with a check for $290 made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. by September 15th. Classes will then be made by grouping people of similar abilities according to the dates they are available. Your check will not be cashed until you are entered in a class.

Tennis Ultimate Workout for Adults

Recreation and Parks also offers a nine week tennis workout program that

drills experienced tennis players. This 1½ hour class is available on Saturday mornings at 10AM for nine weeks at a cost of $290. Class will begin on September 27th. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Exercise with Joy

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 one-hour 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.

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.

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 1:30PM 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 3:00PM beginning September 16th at a cost of $105. 2nd and 3rd GRADE MITES DIVISION: Games will take place on Friday afternoons with either a 4:00PM

or 5:30PM. 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 4:30PM or 5:45PM 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 6:45PM or 8:00PM 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 @ 7:00PM 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

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VILLAGE SPORTS

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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

VILLAGE SPORTS Continued on page 43 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.

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 MiniGolf 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 pro-

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

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Welcome Back to School - the first day of school is Tuesday, September 4th.

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Help us reach our goal of 100% membership! Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of 3,000 parents, teachers, administrators, and community members devoted to the educational, social, and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together, we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families, and a strong advocate for public education. It’s easy! Visit gardencitypta.org, click on “Join the PTA,” and use the PayPal feature.

Sportswear

Our sportswear fundraiser is back and with an exclusive online store! Visit our website or shop direct at bit.ly/PTAFallSportswear to order your sportswear today. You can check out samples of all sportswear items at one of our two Sportswear Saturday events at St. Paul’s. Cash & Carry items will also be on sale at all Back to School Nights, Homecoming, and Sportswear Saturdays. Dress the entire family in maroon and gray and show your Garden City pride. Mark Your Calendar: Sportswear at the Friday Night Promenade – September 14th, on 7th Street Sportswear Saturdays – September 22nd & October 13th, from 9AM to 1PM

at St. Paul’s Fieldhouse Last day to order is Monday, October 15th, so don’t miss out – order now. Sportswear pickup day is Saturday, November 17th from 9AM to 1PM at Garden City Middle School

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Wednesday, 9/5 - Work Session at GCHS Library at 8:15PM

Attention Parents of Primary and Elementary Students

GCPTA Class Parent Meetings (by invitation only): Wednesday, 9/12 - Locust, Hemlock, and Homestead at 9:30AM Thursday, 9/13 - Stratford and Stewart at 9:30AM

Attention Parents of Middle School Students

Wednesday, 9/5 - Middle School Fall Athletic Green Forms due to Nurse Wednesday, 9/5 - Middle School Athletics Meeting for all Fall Student Athletes in GCMS Big Gym at 3:20PM Thursday, 9/6 - Middle School Fall Sports tryouts begin

Attention Parents of High School Students

Thursday, 9/6 - High School Fall Sports Athletic Code of Conduct Meeting for Student Athletes in Auditorium at 2:45PM Thursday, 9/6 - High School Fall Sports Athletic Code of Conduct Meeting for Parents in Auditorium at 7:00PM Friday, 9/7 - October SAT & Subject Tests Registration Deadline Saturday, 9/8 - ACT Examination at High School at 7:45AM

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Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our

community. Together we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become long-standing traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools. Our members can be found volunteering their time and talents in our schools and throughout our community. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together, we can achieve great things!

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“Mardi Gras, Garden City Style” Promenade a festive night Seventh Street was transformed into the French Quarter this past Friday Night as Garden City showed its appreciation for Bourbon Street and all things NOLA at the Mardi Gras Garden City Stile Promenade this past Friday night, August 24th. The Village of Garden City and

Garden City Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the sponsors, vendors, and participants that have contributed to the most successful summer promenade season in Garden City to date! Don’t forget to mosey on down to Seventh street tonight for the favorite Country Western Promenade!

Girls getting ready to join the carnival in their brightly colored costumes

Mardi Gras-themed free chamber giveaways were a huge success this week.

Two tigers in colorful masks enjoying some juice and watching the carnival

Everyone enjoyed dancing in the streets as the popular band Stages rocked on all through the night.

A young Garden City partygoer at the Mardi Gras Friday night Promenade

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GCAA announces tryouts for Travel Basketball season GCAA will be hosting tryouts for Travel Basketball during the week of September 24th. The teams will play in the highly competitive Island Garden Super League. In order to be eligible for tryouts, all players must pre-register for the tryout via email to gliberopoulos@yahoo.com and bring a check for $415 payable to “GCAA” to the tryout (along with a completed travel basketball application which can be downloaded from the gc-aa.com website, located under “Forms”.) Please note there is an additional charge of $50 for all players that require a new uniform (ALL 3rd grade boys will need a new uniform this year.) The Island Garden Super League season includes an 18-game schedule (plus playoffs) starting in late November 2018 and running thru March 2019. Travel teams will also practice 1-2 times per week. Please note that the travel program is not an introductory program, as our teams will play against the best basketball teams in our region. GCAA Travel does its best to work around Middle School/CYO conflicts during the basketball season and ensures that there are no scheduling conflicts between travel/intramural games. GCAA aims to create two or three teams per grade subject to adequate demand and available coaching. For girls in 4th - 8th grades, we will consider starting the travel season in January 2019 in order to avoid CYO conflicts if there is an interest in doing so. The $415 travel fee due at the time of tryouts includes participation in the

GCAA intramural program. Boys 6th grade and under and girls 5th grade and under are required to play intramurals if they make a travel team. Boys 7th grade and older and girls 6th grade and older are strongly encouraged to participate in the intramural program although there is no requirement to do so, even if they make a travel team. Please pre-register for travel tryouts by sending an email to gliberopoulos@ yahoo.com and include age/grade/birth date of the player when you send the email): The dates and times of the tryouts are as follows (but you must pre-register via email beforehand): 3rd Grade Boys - Tuesday, September 25th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s 4th Grade Boys - Thursday, September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s 5th Grade Boys - Tuesday, September 25th from 7:30 - 9:00PM at St Paul’s 6th Grade Boys - Monday, September 24th from 7:30 - 9:00PM at St Paul’s 7th Grade Boys - Thursday, September 27th from 7:30 - 9:00PM at St Paul’s 8th Grade Boys - Thursday, September 27th from 7:30 - 9:00PM at St Paul’s 4th Grade Girls - Thursday,September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s 5th Grade Girls - Thursday,September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s 6th Grade Girls - Thursday,September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s 7th Grade Girls - Thursday,September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s 8th Grade Girls - Thursday,September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s

Garden City Basketball plans Fall Clinic for grades 2-5 With the success of its summer program, Garden City Basketball 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. Garden City Basketball is limiting the number of participants so that it 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. Players are placed in age appropriate non-rotating half court sessions. Registration will be open until August 31st, but again will close once the roster is filled. Registration is also open for Garden City Basketball’s nationally recognized WINTER preK, K, 1st, and 2nd 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 the website, or you may email jskramko@live.com

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Saturday Music

Start your Labor Day weekend off right this Saturday, September 1st with poolside music from the talented “County Line - A Long Island, New York Country Music Band”. Music starts at 2PM.

Labor Day Music

Join us Labor Day Monday, (9/3) for a day of music and fun. Starting at 2PM, we welcome back the “Hambones Band” for poolside music. In addition, DJ Bob will play the hits of yesterday and today starting at 6PM with our dance party!

2018 Guest Pass Booklet Policy

Special thanks to La Bottega for being a “Sponsor of the Week” at the Garden City Pool

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Share your life accomplishments with your neighbors! Put your engagement, wedding, or baby announcement in the paper, (and it's free of charge for subscribers!) Email editor@gcnews.com

Just a reminder that this seasons guest booklets DO NOT carry over into the 2019 pool season. The last day to use your guest passes is September 9th. When using the booklets, guests must be accompanied by members for admittance to the pool. Guest passes in the booklets can be used for residents and non-residents.

Pool Passes

We would like to remind all of our members to please keep

your pool passes in a safe place for next year! Cards can be re-activated once you register for the 2019 pool season. A $5 printing fee will be charged for each replacement card.

End of the Year Hours

Please note the new end of the year hours. Below are the hours for the remainder of the season: 8/27 – 8/31: 12PM – 9PM 9/1 – 9/3: 10AM – 9PM 9/4 – 9/9: 12PM – 6PM

Swim Lesson Passing Cards

Any young member who passed their American Red Cross swim test can pick up their passing card at the Pool Office. Congratulations to all those that passed!

Stay Connected with the #GCPool

For the latest news, pictures and information, please Follow Us on our Twitter account @GCSWIMMINGPOOL and Facebook.com/ gardencityswimmingpool. We are also happy to announce that we are now on INSTAGRAM. We invite everyone to follow us: GCSWIMMINGPOOL

53 Meadow Street, Garden City, NY This beautiful Center Hall Colonial features an entry hall, formal living room with a wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, den, 1/2-bath, and a small mudroom area, which complete the 1st floor. The 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms with a new hall bath, a beautiful staircase, and access to the attic from the hall. The basement is finished with a full bath, a laundry room, storage and utilities. Lays on a super spacious 75 ft. x 100 ft. property with a 2-car garage. SD #18. MLS# P1325100. $860,000.

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Brigid J. Marmorowski

Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516.248.6655, c.516.647.9971 cheryltrimboli@danielgale.com

Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516.248.6655, c.516.330.1251 brigidmarmorowski@danielgale.com

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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3047412. $785,000.

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Sat, September 1st, 12:00 – 2:00pm Sun, September 2nd, 12:00 – 2:00pm 180 Roxbury Road, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1324959. $1,449,000.

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Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3026166. $810,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3050208. $729,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3049641. $825,000.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3048234. $879,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3046605. $899,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034065. $959,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3031377. $999,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3028920. $1,049,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3014073. $1,450,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3046433. $1,395,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3016811. $2,495,000.

Garden City, NY 8-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3031581. $4,175,000.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3041907. $1,149,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1325100. $860,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3043241. $1,349,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034878. $1,399,000.

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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034447. $1,499,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $1,849,000.

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3046406. $2,295,000.

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Annmarie Bommarito

Laura Carroll

Ann Collins

Christopher Connors

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Christine Cudahy

Patricia Dickson

Denise Eilbeck

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Susan Gillin

Daureen Hausser

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Kathleen Higdon

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

Out of Town Listings Hempstead, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath SD #1. MLS# 3051571. $185,000.

Mineola, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath SD #10. MLS# 3055673. $199,000.

Franklin Square, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #13. MLS# 3047662. $549,000.

Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 1-bath SD #22. MLS# 3054571. $615,000.

East Meadow, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #3. MLS# 3042616. $769,000.

Long Beach, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #28. MLS# 3020216. $849,000.

Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #22. MLS# 3059413. $859,000.

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Garden City South, NY 5-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #17. MLS# 3048514. $699,000.

New Hyde Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #5. MLS# 3047360. $749,000.

Rentals & The Wyndham Bellerose, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #26. MLS# 3054945. $948,000.

Roslyn, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #3. MLS# 3022054. $1,995,000.

Forest Hills, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #28. MLS# 3031847. $2,398,000.

Manhasset, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #6. MLS# 3025533. $2,650,000.

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12 Hamilton Place Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3052235. $3,200.

200 Hilton Ave, Unit 6 Hempstead, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 3054113. $3,800.

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111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit M-8 Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3047116. $634,999.

111 Cherry Valley Avenue, Unit 602 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3048529. $1,300,000.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 410 Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034870. $2,700,000.

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Mary Lo Galbo

Kathy Lucchesi

Susan MacDonald

Brigid Marmorowski

Athena Menoudakos

Matthew Minardi

Linda Mulrooney

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Alexandra Parisi

Diane Piscopo

Brian Pryke

Lynn Puccio

Cecile Raoult

Kathleen Roberts

Julia Mastromauro Rosado

Kevin Ryan

Joseph Scianablo

Jennifer Sullivan

Cheryl Trimboli

Scott Wallace

Maureen Walsh Lagarde

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Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the pride and spirit of the great women and men who have worked hard to improve the lives of not only their families but this country.

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