The Garden City News by Litmor Publishing

Friday, September 15, 2017

Vol. 93, No.52

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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Garden City Public Schools welcomed 3,867 students on the first day of school, September 5th. Above, Stratford Avenue School, Principal Eileen Vota (right, center) greets students.

After preservationists backlash, St. Paul’s future topic at CPOA meeting

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND Central Property Owners’ Association directors and members reviewed recent news and years of emotional turmoil behind the iconic St. Paul’s School this week at their Tuesday, September 12 meeting, The discussion came up as rumors swirled once again, but now the two CPOA trustees stand united with Mayor Brian Daughney’s initiative to move forward and hire architects to work on a recreation concept over the next few months.

Village Trustee Louis Minuto led the CPOA’s discussion after reading the statements of various preservationists concerned about the fate of St. Paul’s, which was given a top spot on the Village Board’s 2017-2018 Priorities List and more recently, a plan outlined in the village’s weekly press release of September 8, 2017: “As envisioned by the Board of Trustees, some portion of the building’s facade or structure would be maintained and the remaining structure

would be raised. A new building would be included, which will be contained within or behind the facade and house several indoor turf fields, perhaps an indoor track and other facilities as well as building office space for the Recreation Department. As part of the project, improvements to the existing field house and Cluett Hall are presently envisioned, thereby creating a centralized recreation facility for sports and cultural activities, includSee page 41

The Village of Garden City has asked Nassau County to look into several serious vehicular accidents along Cathedral Avenue, a county road, over the past 11 months. While residents of the central section continue to wait for any changes, village leaders maintained a united effort in advocacy. In her monthly update to the Central Property Owners’ Association at their September general meeting, held Tuesday September 12, Garden City Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé explained the latest contact the village has had with Nassau County and the office of Aryeh Lemberger, unit head of Traffic Engineering, Planner III at Nassau County Department of Public Works. Some news, albeit little more than acknowledgment, is apparently good news. Determined village residents are rallying, being proactive more than vigilant, and pressing the county work towards a shared goal of public safety. Three months ago, on June 2 the Garden City Police Department and Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson provided Nassau County with accident data for the intersections of Cathedral Avenue and Third Street and Cathedral Avenue and Fourth Street. Data was sent to Antoinette Bocca of Nassau County Department of Public Works Traffic Engineering Unit, and the GCPD’s report reflected incidents from a 38 month period: January 1, 2014 up to June 2017. On Tuesday night, Trouvé said the county delivered a comment on the request on time, in mid-July. Inquiries from Mayor Brian Daughney and Trustee Mark Hyer, chairman of the village’s Traffic Commission, have been received. As for feedback, a letter from Garden City Deputy Administrator and Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco on the Cathedral Avenue intersections (between Third and Fifth Streets) and the specific CPOA request for the county to install a traffic light was responded to in writing by Lemberger on July 17. “From Aryeh Lemberger: on Third Street and Cathedral Avenue data has been collected and analyzed and a recommendation has been given to the director of traffic engineering for review. I do not have anticipated timeframes on these, and as far as final determinations are made the village will be informed,” she read aloud for the CPOA.

Subcommittee Follows Up

As first reported in The Garden City News in the June 16 edition, the CPOA has formed a traffic safety subcommittee spearheaded by two of its new directors, Keith Hochheiser and Kathryn Carney Cole. At the September 12 meeting, Cole shared alarming data on acciSee page 40

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A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

The brightest flame

“The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long.” -- Lao Tzu Garden City lost one of its brightest flames this week when Bobby Menges, age 19, passed away. Bobby was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 5, and fought the disease into remission. Although it returned again at age 10, Bobby remained healthy until 2016. In the short time he was with us, Bobby spent countless hours raising spirits of those with other illnesses, as well as funds for research for groups such as the Miracle Foundation, Charlie’s Champions, St. Jude’s and St. Baldricks. He volunteered at Camp

Kessem, a respite camp for children whose parents have cancer. He carried a full load as a student at Duke University even has he was undergoing cancer treatment. Bobby is perhaps best known for his infectious smile and zest for living. He inspired others to be their better selves throughout his short life. In addition to his parents, Bobby leaves behind brothers, Andrew and Jake, and sister, Emily, and many, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. If you would like to remember Bobby, please consider making a donation in Bobby’s memory to the NYU/Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids, 120 Mineola Blvd., Mineola, NY 11501.

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Unfair to blame Trustees

To the Editor: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” (George Santayana). The lengthy article on St. Pauls in the September 8, 2017, edition of the Garden City News was as interesting for what it omitted as for what it included. Several of the “expert” preservationists quoted in the article suggested the renovation of St. Paul’s for senior housing, luxury condominiums, or other unspecified private uses, and castigate our village trustees for not pursuing these options. However, no one seems to remember that the village proposed this very plan at the turn of the century and a prior generation of preservationists rushed to court to block it. That lawsuit, Kenny v. Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, resulted in an Appellate Division decision holding that the St. Paul’s property was acquired for public purposes, was subject to a public trust, and the use of a portion of the property as an assisted living facility for seniors was inconsistent with the purposes for which the property was acquired. The Village was permanently enjoined from pursuing a private use of the St. Paul’s building without the prior approval of the state legislature. If today’s preservation”experts” cannot propose a plan that does not violate the law developed by the prior “experts,” it is really rather unfair to condemn our Trustees for not having done so. Patrick Maloney

Same old, same old

To the Editor, So the Preservationists are back with their same limited “reuse” ideas as a senior residence facility. Haven’t we been there and done that? So the 1917 World Series Champs played an Exhibition Game for the troops of the 42nd Rainbow Division at St. Paul’s. That’s historically significant? Let us erect a plaque where they played in acknowledgment.

Hey guys, the Garden City Hotel is doing just fine thank you. Let’s not forget the Wyndham apartments. The old hotel, just like St Paul’s, was collapsing. The property is being “reused” and paying taxes. As I recall, former Mayor Miller used two votes (only time ever used I believe) to make St. Paul’s Parkland. My understanding is the Village would have to exchange some other land as parkland to allow for the commercial development of the remaining St’ Paul’s property. Where do we get that land? I still believe, as I wrote several weeks ago, the sales of the GC Pool property to Adelphi University would provide the funds necessary to develop a Community Center at St. Paul’s with year round indoor/outdoor pools, state of the art community theatre and expandable rehearsal rooms. A Community Center at the community’s center and available for use by ALL the community residents; not just an elite few that could afford the limited St. Paul’s residences. When will the Board of Trustees call for Public Discussions? Have the Trustees ever approached Adelphi to see if there is any interest on their part? Thomas Brosnan

A missed opportunity

To the Editor: It seems almost unbelievable that after being in this town for over 15 years no one has figured out what to do with St. Pauls. In briefly reading the most recent article titled, “Preservationists slam village of saving St.Pauls façade” there were a couple of things I took away from it. 1. The idea that St . Pauls has great athletic facilities for kids to use is ridiculous-it is one huge soccer field-that’s it. However in other towns, especially Freeport, there is a major brand new outdoor complex with turf baseball fields, brand new outdoor lighted basketball courts, and a cross fit type area See page 34

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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND The search for the next Superintendent of Schools in Garden City will take place throughout the school year, as the interim superintendent, Dr. Alan Groveman, is under contract until next summer. His successor will come from an extensive search process and the review of top qualified candidates, and to assist Garden City Public Schools in making a selection a consulting firm has been hired. Their first assignment for the school year is completing the executive profile for the position which Garden City Schools must fill. The Garden City Board of Education confirmed a contract for the executive search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYAA) at its August 8 meeting. As the month and school year got underway, School Board President Angela Heineman announced two opportunities in late September for parents and any member of the Garden City community to meet with the HYA consultants and provide input as they complete a “Superintendent Profile.” The first session takes place on Thursday, September 28 at Garden City School’s library at 7:30 p.m. The second is the following morning, Friday September 29, at 9:30 a.m. in the Garden City Public Library. “Our consultants will be there in an

open forum. They will tell you about themselves and the search process, and they will ask you for feedback. They want to know what you want in our school system and to understand all our issues and challenges, and what qualities you want to see in the next superintendent of schools. We are looking for help here. We want your help, we want your input,” she said. Heineman says the year ahead and looking for a new superintendent is both exciting and nerve-wracking. She added that faculty and staff will hold separate forums with HYAA consultants a week before the community forums take place. “Step by step we are going to get there and we will have the district’s next educational leader in place by next summer,” she said. The HYAA consultants are Debbie Raizes and Robert Roelle, two experienced education industry professionals. Raizes was a board of education member in Scarsdale and a board trustee of Leslie University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and she has been a search consultant for two decades. Roelle has 20 years’ experience as a superintendent of schools in Westchester County. In August Heineman said the combination of “ambition and expertise” will serve Garden City Public Schools well as it seeks its next educational leader.

Speaking at the Central Property Owners’ Association meeting on Tuesday, September 12, six days after the Board of Education work session, Heineman said the district hired professional recruiters to help with the search because “we can’t recruit.” “In addition to sifting through candidates who respond to the opening via an advertisement the consultants can approach successful people currently in their positions and convince them that Garden City is the place to be,” she said. HYAA met with the school board and administration last week to finalize a process ahead. “Essentially they are going to meet with a number of focus groups starting with faculty and staff in the district, representatives from our large parent groups of PTA, SEPTA and Heineman said this week a letter she has signed will be sent to Garden City residents. “We are asking everybody in the community – residents with students and residents without students, high school students, even district employees, to fill out an anonymous online survey. That survey goes live this Friday, September 15 with a link. She was soon asked by a resident if the district is considering hiring a qualified person from within, “a viable administrator working in the district who can step up to a promotion” and become the

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School District plans forums, surveys on superintendent search

next superintendent. Heineman’s immediate response was that she does not know whether one of the three assistant superintendents in GCUFSD will want to apply for the top job. “Stepping up is one thing – the board does not want to limit the candidates solely to somebody who is in the district now. There is no assurance that there is somebody here who wants to be the next superintendent and we would be limited to three assistant superintendents. If they are interested in the position and want to step forward, they will go through the process in place. This is a high-profile and high-performing school district and we shouldn’t limit ourselves – we want the best,” Heineman said. She added that if an “ace” candidate from within emerges then the Board will look at them. But of the three, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Dana DiCapua, also serving as the school district clerk, has the most experience in Garden City. Dr. Edward Cannone, the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, and Dr. Maureen Appiarius, assistant superintendent for personnel, each joined the district in the summer of 2015. Heineman noted that neither of them have been granted tenure here yet.

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A week before the September 12 primaries and clear-cut competition for the top two political offices in Nassau County, the Republican ticket gathered for a Town Hall at the Garden City Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. Former New York State Senator Jack Martins learned this week he will face Laura Curran, a former New York Daily News reporter, in the race for Nassau County Executive to replace Ed Mangano. Meanwhile Steve Labriola, Republican candidate for County Comptroller, will face Democrat Jack Schnirman, the city manager of Long Beach. Current County Comptroller George Maragos lost the Democratic primary to become county executive candidate to Curran on September 12 by an overwhelming margin, 23,093 votes for her to his 6,265, and his term also expires this year. On Tuesday, September 5, the Town Hall format brought up residents’ questions on “a critical year for all of Nassau County.” Labriola, a native of Massapequa, was a state assemblyman and the chief deputy county comptroller. He told residents and attendees he’s running because he’s a lifelong Nassau County resident and he plans to live here long enough to see his grandchildren raised in the area. He values Garden City’s place among county municipalities. “Garden City told us how it’s supposed to happen, how it’s supposed to be done, how you are supposed to give good value to residents with their tax dollars and how to keep a community safe and beautiful. Garden City has beautiful homes and beautiful streets and it’s so aptly named. Why can’t everywhere in Nassau County look like Garden City? That should be a challenge for anybody who is running for office,” Labriola said. Martins is a familiar neighbor to Garden City, having served as Mineola’s mayor from 2003 through 2010. He announced the bid to become county executive a little over five months ago, as he completed his tenure on the state senate, representing the 7th district, from 2011 until December 2016 and lost a race for U.S. Congress last year. Martins earned his law degree at St. John’s University after staying in Washington, D.C. to complete his undergraduate degree at American University. His first job in law was working for a Garden City-based litigation firm. Martins also attended Chaminade High School, and he and his wife Paula live with their four daughters in Old Westbury. Last week the immediate past mayor of Garden City, Nicholas Episcopia, delivered strong endorsements of both Martins and Labriola in front of the

crowd of 75 people inside Garden City’s senior center. Along with Martins and Labriola, he greeted Assemblyman Ed Ra and Senator Kemp Hannon before the Town Hall began. In the midst of Q & A, Episcopia stood and commented on the countywide races and said Labriola and Martins are able to dispel any false attacks linking them to corruption charges faced by Mangano and others. Martins said strategic planning is critical as Nassau County must re-evaluate what its priority projects are, knowing today it’s a different suburb than was set up in the post-World War II era. A question from the audience on President Trump’s early September take on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) immigration policy hit home for Martins, the son of Portuguese immigrants who brought him to Mineola as a four-year-old boy. “English wasn’t my first language as my parents emigrated from Portugal in 1963. I understand the difference between DACA and the overall immigration issue. I’d love to see the country reach a consensus on an immigration policy that makes sense. I do not believe in mass deportation and I do not believe it’s feasible to deport people – but if you break the law, you need to be deported with no exceptions. Frankly that is a clear line. If there are kids who came over and were raised here, they don’t know anything except this country and they have not done anything wrong, I have no problem with a carve-out specifically for those children as long as it’s not expanded,” he said. The conversation briefly turned to fighting crime and the relationship immigration policy has to deportation for dangerous and drug-sales related groups such as the El Salvadorian MS-13 gang. In a June article in Newsday, it was estimated over 1,000 MS-13 gang members are active on Long Island. In mid-July, Assistant Director William F. Sweeney of the F.B.I.’s New York field office told The New York Times ”MS-13 is our No. 1 criminal priority in this area.” Martins told the audience in August, Westchester County Legislature approved a local law status for the county “as a sanctuary county, prohibiting law enforcement and their district attorney from cooperating with the federal government when it comes to immigration status of people who are being released from jail.” Martins calls the move “absurd” as Westchester’s county executive did veto it. He spoke about the need for a hard line on immigration involving deportation of those who broke the law. “We need consistent policies when it comes to how we address these issues. If they are not here legally and they are violating our laws, we have absolutely no responsiContinued on page 38

9 Mayor@gardencityny.net As previously announced, the Board of Trustees and the Village Staff have embarked on new methods and procedures to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants. We are no longer publishing the “Mayor’s Column.” This weekly column is intended to advise our residents and community of matters that our Board of Trustees and Departments are working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www.gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating and making changes to the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information. We also encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. See the schedule of meetings on our website. Our next meeting is September 21, 2017.

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Resident: Annual Resident Parking Permits for the Railroad Parking Fields will be on sale at Village Hall beginning Monday, September 18. 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 forms will be mailed on September 15. Forms 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 Railroad Station for “Non-Residents.” The sale date will be Thursday, September 28, 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 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 between Saturday, October 1, 2017 and Saturday, September 30, 2018. • Multiple permits may be sold if the household address is the same. For any questions, please call

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Multi-use field update

After the first full week of use, rave reviews are in from our soccer, lacrosse and football organizations using the field. Those that have been to the field may see what is called “initial shedding” of the turf fibers. There is no need for concern as we are told from the manufacturer that this is normal after the first heavy use period. New bleachers are due to arrive next week and seating will be available on both sides of the field. The field is being swept of debris as part of the routine maintenance plan. Also, those using the outfields of Fields 3 & 4 at Community Park will be advised in the near future of our schedule to do a core aeration of the natural turf, a critical cultural practice that will enhance growing conditions.

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We would like to remind you that you are sincerely welcome to attend our Trustees’ meetings. As our regular attendees know, at the beginning of the meeting, the public is given the

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Stewart Field

Work at Stewart Field continues. “We are moving forward with the project. Currently we are doing three things simultaneously,” Department of Public Works Superintendent Joe DiFrancisco said. • The Department of Public Works See page 10

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THE OFFICE CAT BY GABBY TABBY Cellphone stolen: A cellphone was reported stolen from an office desk at Adelphi University on September 5. Harassment arrest: On September 6th Garden City Detectives arrested a 63 year old Brooklyn man for two counts of stalking and two counts of aggravated harassment. The man allegedly sent numerous emails to two victims at their workplace after being advised to cease and desist. Leaving the scene: On September 7th a 19 year old Manhasset man was arrested for leaving the scene of a property damage accident which occurred on Nassau Boulevard the previous day. DWI arrest: On September 7th officers responded to Terrace Ave. where a vehicle traveling south struck a parked vehicle. Upon investigation, the driver, a 75 year old Garden City South woman, was arrested for DWI. Leaving the scene: On September 7th police responded to Parking Field 12 where a vehicle traveling north struck and damaged a parked vehicle and then left the scene without stopping. Identity theft: On September 8th Garden City Police investigated an

identity theft. Someone attempted to open a charge account at a nearby store using the personal information of a resident without authorization. Multiple violations: On September 8th a police stopped a vehicle on Clinton Road for traveling 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. Upon investigation, the driver, a 42 year old Oceanside man, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation (suspended license) and excessive speed. Stolen bicycle: On September 9th police arrested a 20 year old Hempstead man in Parking Field 7N for riding a bicycle that had been allegedly stolen from a Brook Street residence on August 28th. The man was charged with Possession of Stolen Property. Criminal contempt: On September 11th a 46 year old Garden City man was arrested by criminal contempt. He was charged with violating stipulations of a Nassau County Family Court Order of Protection. Criminal Contempt: On September 12th Detectives arrested a 31 year old Smithtown man for felony counts of Criminal Contempt and Aggravated Family Offense. The man allegedSee page 48

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From page 9 has requested copies of any legal easements with PSEG-LI (there is a large transmission tower on the property with overhead lines) • The Village Attorney is contacting Nassau County to discuss acquisition of or easements over Nassau County owned land adjacent to Stewart Field to the north • The Department of Recreation and Parks is performing additional clearing of brush on the northern portion of Stewart Field

Eleventh Street construction update

According to Nassau County’s Department of Public Works, the following is the updated status of Phase 1 of the Family and Matrimonial Court Project on Eleventh Street: • Phase 1 of the Project (Core and Shell) is scheduled to be completed in October 2018 and is currently on track to make that date. • Completed the pedestrian bridge structure. • The NE exterior stair tower (structural frame, stair & railing) was erected. • Commenced installation of interior stair No. 6 • The steel frame for the main entrance/atrium was erected. • Steel framing for floor slab extensions around the building perimeter progressed. • Steel framing for the parapet/overhang was installed at the NE corner of the building. • The existing steel frame was shored as required for shaft and staircase openings. • Selective demolition for stair and shaft openings progressed • Steel framing at stair and shaft openings progressed • Steel framing for duct shafts was installed at courtyards. •Pour stops were installed at both courtyards at all four levels • Poured concrete at floor slab extensions at courtyards • Commenced installation of façade framing at both courtyards at all four levels. • Roof drains and associated risers were installed from roof to basement. • Roof fill (insulated concrete) was removed. • Post ups are being installed at the roof level for (future) mechanical equipment • Column and pier bases were constructed in preparation for the terra cotta cladding. • Terra cotta panels have been fabricated (off site) and initial delivery made to site. • Aluminum curtain walls are being fabricated off site. • Structural steel is continuously being fabricated off site (with deliveries made weekly on average) Work scheduled to be performed over the next few months:

• Framing and sheathing at exterior façades • Framing and sheathing at courtyard façades • Metal deck at main entrance/atrium, floor slabs, parapet/overhang, roof deck repair and patching, etc. • Structural steel framing and floor slab extensions around the perimeter of the building • Exterior stair towers and interior staircases • Miscellaneous structural steel framing and reinforcement • Concrete at floor slab extensions, stairs, shafts, etc. • Complete the installation of roof drains and risers • Fire standpipe installation

Stolen cars

The Garden City Police Department reports an increase of larcenies from autos as well as larcenies of autos throughout Nassau County. These thefts have occurred mostly in residential areas during the overnight hours and in most cases the targeted vehicles were left unlocked. In some of these incidents, the vehicle was stolen because a key was left inside. Garden City Police Commissioner, Kenneth Jackson offers the following tips for vehicle owners which may prove beneficial in protecting their valuables from theft: • Keep your vehicle locked, secured and the alarm set, if so equipped. Completely close all windows. • Never leave or hide a smart key, valet key or spare key anywhere in or around your vehicle. • Keep valuables, personal items and money out of sight. Thieves are looking for a quick way to get money. Leaving loose change, wallets or handbags in your vehicle easily entices a thief to enter your vehicle. • Secure garage door openers to prevent access to your home. • At night, park your vehicle in welllit areas. In addition, driveway lights are useful in deterring residential vehicle theft. Thefts involving unoccupied vehicles are, more often than not, just crimes of opportunity. When simple precautions are taken to reduce that opportunity, the likelihood of a vehicle-related theft is reduced. Alert residents are often instrumental in the apprehension of criminals, particularly subjects who commit larcenies involving vehicles. Residents are encouraged to promptly report suspicious activities, persons, noises or vehicles, including license plate numbers to the Police Department by dialing 911. In addition, residents and property owners who have video surveillance systems that may contain footage of a crime on their property, or a neighbor’s property, are encouraged to contact the Detective Division at 4654150. See page 48

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GC Schools community forums for superintendent search

Garden City Public School’s Board of Education invites members of the Garden City community to attend and participate in the process of developing a profile of the school district’s new, permanent superintendent. The Board has developed a timeline of activities with representatives from Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associates (HYA), the district’s executive search firm, to gather input from the Garden City community, parents, students, teachers, staff, and administrators about the ideal experience level and leadership qualities sought in the new superintendent. Two Community Forums are sched-

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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 oppo-

site 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

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Motorist Reminders:

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The Cathedral of the Incarnation is partnering with local restaurants to raise money for The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), a local non-profit organization that addresses the issues of hunger and homelessness on Long Island by providing for our neighbors in need. The first INNcarnation event will be sponsored by Walk Street restaurant - a brunch in The Cathedral undercroft on Sunday November 5th at 1pm. Tickets are $75 and must be bought in advance. They can be purchased electronically at: http://www.INNcarnationBrunch. eventbrite.com Or you can call Kris at The Cathedral office: 516.746.2955. All proceeds go directly to The INN. Jean Kelly, Executive Director of The INN, expressed her gratitude on behalf of the guests of The INN to both The Cathedral and Walk Street: “That you are willing to reach out to find the funds that could be shared with those who are less fortunate among us, truly inspires us. We are thankful for your creativity in envisioning this beautiful way to break bread with each other while providing bread for others. It shows your never ending graciousness and generosity. May you all be forever

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DAR inducts new members, visits museum

The Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), Leslie Dimmling Regent, started its new calendar year with a meeting on September 9th which included the swearing in of three of its newest members. Deborah McCauley, Abagael Fagan, and Carla Hall D’Ambra, all of whose documents were approved by the National Organization recently , were sworn into the 126 year old women’s

service organization by Chapter Regent Leslie Dimmling. All three women have agreed to chair a committee. Deborah is the new Constitution Week Chairman, Abagael chairs the American Indians Committee, and Carla has agreed to be Chairman of the DAR Schools Committee. The September meeting is frequently one which involves the chapter traveling to an historic site or museum. This year the chapter chose to visit the

All smiles! Sworn in as members of the NSDAR, left to right: Deborah McCauley, Abagael Fagan, and Carla Hall D’Ambra. Photo by June Fay.

nearby Cradle of Aviation Museum. Following the regular meeting and swearing in, members of the chapter drove from Garden City to the museum, where they toured the exhibits, and learned about America’s role in the development of aviation, the history of flight, and space exploration. As the NSDAR is presently commemorating the 100th Anniversary of World War I, the ladies were intrigued to see an interesting exhibit of WWI

photographs of some of the early planes and pilots from that era. Reliable planes had only been perfected by the Wright Brothers in 1903, about 10 years before the war. It was the world’s first air war. It is thought provoking to consider how rapidly the plane became a weapon. The group also viewed an IMAX movie called “Asteroids”, which all agreed was interesting and informative, presenting ideas about the possibility of future space exploration.

Chapter members explore the photo display of WWI planes and posters. Left to right: Roz Dorn, prospective member Victoria Kaufman, and Vice Regent Isabelle Smith.

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On Monday, September 25, 121:30 p.m., at the Garden City Hotel, Members of the Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club will we host Louis Falco, president and founder of OperationInitiative Foundation, Inc. created in 2014. Lou, who is a past president of the Glen Cove Rotary Club, will speak about the Foundation’s efforts to assist and support our veterans. Lou will report on the mission of Operation-Initiative Foundation which brings awareness, information and support of veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress – past, present, and future. The Foundation is an Outreach Center located at 535 South Broadway, Hicksville. As President and Founder, Lou, along with Past District Governor Katherine Gibson, created the Operation-Initiative Manual which provides reference material for our veterans and is distributed to them free of charge throughout

District 7255. This information assists our veterans in their “time of need” by providing information about the latest forms of non-medicated treatment that will assist in reducing the very dangerous effects of PTS, a national problem. On October 28, Operation-Initiative will present “A Welcome Home,” a veteran’s event at The Cradle of Aviation, where a three-part program will be introduced to assist our veterans who are suffering from PTS along with their caregivers. Operation-Initiative Foundation founder, Lou Falco, is the owner of Falco Maintenance LLC. He was a first responder for Super Storm Sandy. Lou is the recipient of several awards including the Cardinal Mercier Award from the Knights of Columbus in 2012 and the Senate Proclamation for Community Service, also in 2012. The Club looks forward to welcoming Lou Falco on September 25. The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club meets every other Monday (except holidays) throughout the year, 12:151:30 in the Wine Room of the Garden City Hotel. For information about Rotary and how to become a member, please call Alba Spinelli at 516-307-8870.

Upcoming Speakers and Events

September 25 – Louis Falco speaks about “Operation-Initiative Foundation October 9 – Blythe Daylong, Exec. Dir., Adelphi Performing Arts Center (AUPAC), guest speaker October 23 – Shannon Boyle, Exec. Dir., New Ground Organization, guest speaker November 27 – “Bring a Friend to Rotary” luncheon; Benjamin R. Cohen, M.D., neurosurgeon, to speak December 8 & 9 – Ring the bell for the Salvation Army December 11 – Holiday Fellowship Luncheon, Garden City Hotel January 8 – Peter Mistretta, owner, new Perennial restaurant, guest speaker

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vendors, and “bargains” in the backyard. All are welcome to come, browse, and buy…you may find great gifts, new items for your home, and quite possibly, something just for you! Growing up as a second-generation book and stamp specialist, Phil turned his interest in the collectibles field into one of the top collectibles auction houses in the country, Philip Weiss Auctions, which he has owned and operated for almost 20 years. Philip Weiss Auctions holds a minimum of 11 auctions yearly, each containing 800plus lots of collectibles. The auctions specialize in toys, trains, dolls, toy soldiers, stamps, coins, rare books and autographs, comics, comic art, animation art, military memorabilia, Worlds Fair and historical material, posters, and political and Hollywood memorabilia. Phil has worked as a consultant for many of the country’s top auction galleries. In addition to general collectibles auctions, the gallery has handled many specialty sales and name collections, including baseball great Billy Martin’s estate. In collaboration with Sotheby’s, Phil had the pleasure of handling a large portion of the F.H. Griffith toy collection. He has contributed articles on the field of collectibles to many of the major trade publications.

Garden City High School’s National Merit Semifinalists: (front row, left to right) Brandon Gong, Jack McKernan, and Julia Choi with (back row, left to right) Principal Nanine McLaughlin, and the students’ guidance counselors Karen Whiston, Patrick Doyle, and Jeanne Kennedy.

Congratulations to three Garden City High School seniors for being selected as 2018 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. Brandon Gong, Jack McKernan, and Julia Choi qualified as National Semifinalists by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The selected 2018 Semifinalists represent less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors, and are members of the highest qualifying entrants from each state. To move on to being a Finalist, the students must complete and submit a detailed scholarship application which includes further evidence of outstanding academic achievement, involvement in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards

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received. Of the 16,000 2018 Semifinalists, about 15,000 are expected to move on to be named Finalists, ultimately competing for three types of scholarships awarded in the spring of 2018. Every finalist will have the opportunity to compete for 2,500 scholarship awards of $2,500. About 1,000 corporate-sponsored scholarships will be provided, and approximately 190 colleges and universities are expected to finance 4,000 awards to recipients who choose to attend the sponsor institution. If Brandon, Jack, and Julia move on to being named 2018 Finalists, they will collectively bring the total number National Merit Scholarship Finalists for Garden City High School to 29 since 2009.

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Remembering 9/11: Volunteer Firefighters hold Remembrance Ceremony

Garden City Firefighters pay their respects at Remembrance Ceremony. Garden City’s 9/11 memorial To commemorate the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Garden City Volunteer Firefighters held a remembrance service at the Village’s 9/11 Memorial on the Village Green. The ceremony also paid 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. “These solemn ceremonies on September 11 will always be more than a remembrance of the past, more than a tribute to the lives lost years ago,” Chief Brian Gallo said. “These ceremonies today and always will be a remem-

brance and tribute to the friends and family we’ve lost.” On behalf of the Garden City community, Mayor Brian Daughney thanked Chief Gallo and the volunteers for conducting such a touching ceremony. “It was a moving ceremony that remembers the many lives lost right here in Garden City. We hope it brings comfort to those grieving. We have not forgotten,” he said. Members of the Board of Trustees attended Monday evening’s ceremony, along with Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi and Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson. Senator Kemp Hannon and Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer were also in attendance. “On behalf of Chief Gallo, Mayor

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Mobility Impaired Committee “raising cane” for INN The Mobility Impaired Committee will be collecting used canes, rolling walkers and other devices to help our disabled neighbors at the Mary Brennan Inn. The Chair of the Mobility Impaired Committee, Gerry Kelly, volunteers at the INN’s new Center for Transformative Change on Thursday and Friday and meets with residents to assist them in obtaining necessities including finding jobs, shelter or iden-

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tification. Many guests have a need for a cane or rolling walker and it would be great to have an inventory to access. Please drop your canes off at our house at 135 Stewart Avenue or at the Traffic Commission hearing on 9/21 at 7 PM. Thank you for your consideration. For more information please call or text Gerry at 302-547-0800 or by email at gerry7th@gmail.com

GC Friends of STEM: B.Good Fundraiser on Sept. 19 The Park Quartet Garden City Public Library Sunday, September 17th at 2PM The Park Quartet is a Brooklynbased music collective comprised of four traditional stringed instrument players. The Quartet performs a mix of classical as well as contemporary jazz and pop arrangements, ranging from Mozart to the Beatles. Their performance will also include a discussion of music history progressing from

baroque through 20th century, contemporary and pop music. Performances by the Quartet have been featured at diverse venues throughout the greater New York City metropolitan area to wide acclaim! All are welcome. No registration is required. This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Welcome back to school! Garden City Friends of STEM (GCFS) is partnering with B.Good Restaurant for a fundraiser that’s good for you. B. Good General Manager Raheen Williams said “we are thrilled to open here in Garden City, it’s a great community, so we are happy to support such a worthwhile local organization as Garden City Friends of STEM”. The B.Good Seventh Street venue has healthy food options, in a fastfood format. On Tuesday, September 19th, mention “Garden City Friends of STEM” and 25% of your order will be donated to our nonprofit organization. When you are running around

on Tuesday, September 19th, visit their location at 191 Seventh Street, or phone 857-444-4260 or order online via bgood.com (click on Menu/Locations and choose Garden City). GCFS is a community not-for-profit organization that supports STEM initiatives in the Garden City School District and community. Join GCFS at gcfstem.org with our PayPal option, to support our programs and learn about upcoming events, and lectures. If you are interested in being part of this initiative as a corporate sponsor or a generous donor, please contact us at gcfstem@gmail.com. It’s as easy as ordering take-out!

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IN MEMORIAM

Thomas E. Hanley

Thomas E. Hanley passed away on August 25, 2017. Loving husband of Christine Hamilton. Devoted father of Thomas L. (Kathleen), Christopher (Tracey), Christine Hanley-Mavrakis, (George), and William. Proud grand-

father of Brendan, Erin, Sean and Colin Hanley, Libby and Leo Hanley, and Patrick and Christine Mavrakis. Beloved brother of Joan Horan (Vincent, deceased), Patricia McCarthy (Robert) and the late Mary Flanagan (Peter, deceased). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Attended U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point) and graduated from Manhattan College. Long-time employee of Sperry Gyroscope and its successors. Resident of Garden City and parishioner of St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, Garden City for 57 years; member of the Ushers Society. Mass was held at St. Joseph’s R.C. Church, Garden City, New York with interment at Calverton National Cemetery. Contributions may be made to: The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), 211 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc. Garden City.

IN MEMORIAM

Bernice Louise Bacon Olthuis

Bernice Louise Bacon Olthuis, age 99, passed away peacefully at The Highlands at Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, September 7th, 2017. Bernice was born February 12th, 1918 and grew up on the Bacon Farm in Edwardsburg, Michigan. Her love of books and learning led her to earn degrees in education and library science at Western Michigan University

and the University of Michigan. She married fellow student Robert William Olthuis in 1950. Together they moved to Garden City, where Robert pursued an engineering career at Sperry Corporation (UNISYS) in Lake Success and Bernice worked as a substitute librarian in the Garden City Public Schools. Bernice and Robert were active members in the Garden City Community Church and were active volunteers in the community. Robert and Bernice Olthuis moved to The Highlands in 1998. Robert and Bernice enjoyed having an active social life and making many close friends. Bernice is remembered for her dedication to the Highland’s library and her cheerfulness. Survivors include her three daughters: Diane Olthuis of Hope, Alaska, Michelle Sheinbaum and Jayne Olthuis of The Villages, Florida. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Robert and her two sisters: Eleanor Bacon Edmondson and Virginia Bacon Pardee. A memorial service will be held at The Highlands. The day and time is yet to be determined. For anyone who wishes to make a donation in Bernice’s name, contributions can be made to The Highlands library.

IN MEMORIAM

Bobby Menges

Robert (Bobby) Menges 10/21/97 – 9/8/17

Bobby Menges, life-long resident of Garden City, died peacefully at home on September 8th with his parents, Liz and Pete, holding his hands by his side. He was 19 years old. Bobby was originally diagnosed with neuroblastoma when he was 5, again at 10, and remained healthy until early 2016 when his cancer returned. Bobby was a student at Duke, and was able to continue his cancer treatments at Duke University Medical Center while carrying a full load of classes. He was planning to major in Math and Music, and was a member of the Duke Jazz Band. Bobby was a mentor for teenage patients with chronic health issues through the ATLAS program at Duke Medical Center. He and his fraternity hosted a head-shaving event for two years that raised almost

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$75,000 for Duke Medical Center’s adolescent and young adult services. Bobby had also trained as a volunteer for Camp Kessem, a respite camp for children whose parents have cancer. While a student at Garden City High School, Bobby was the president of his class for four years, an active member of numerous clubs, a member of the GCHS Marching Band, a varsity wrestler, a Junior Volunteer at NYU/Winthrop Hospital, a Junior Ambassador for the Central Property Owners Association, fundraiser for various cancer organizations (including the Miracle Foundation, Charlie’s Champions, St. Jude’s and St. Baldrick’s) and was named the Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Man of the Year” in June 2014 after raising nearly $95,000 in 10 weeks. Despite -- or possibly because of -his health issues, Bobby had devoted much of his life to community service and fundraising. With help from his father, Peter, he founded “Back in the Game” in 2006, a free program administered though Professional Performance Athletics in Garden City and funded by the Miracle Foundation, designed to help pediatric cancer patients of all ages gain back their strength, balance and coordination lost to side effects of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. He and his brother, Jake, recently hosted their 11th semi-annual Blood Drive at their home in late December, and to date have collected almost 600 units of blood. Bobby’s passion was playing the guitar, and he used that passion to raise money in charity events, as well as playing weekly throughout high school in the St. Brigid’s RCC Rock Band. Most recently he was a member of the band On Tap, which brought him great joy in what turned out to be the final months of his life.

Pamela Blake Kelly

Pamela Blake Kelly, 68, a life long resident of Garden City, passed away on August 23, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late John M. Kelly; adored mother of Kathryn Gleeson Pospisil (Daniel), Garrett Blake Gleeson, and Kara Blake Kelly Dooley (Michael); cherished Pamalama of Madison and Jaidan. Loving sister and aunt to the Blake and Kelly families. Pamela was a curious learner, skilled educator, and kind friend to all. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: the MIRACLE Foundation and the Children’s Tumor Foundation-John M. Kelly Family Fund.

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Deborah Frandina (Co-President, CMF), Helen Hagan and Ada Coonerty (Co-President, CMF) with John Penaloza, Assistant Manager of the Garden City Country Club CMF invites you to come and dance the night away, Havana Style!! Join us at our next event, “Havana Nights” on Friday, September 29th at the Garden City Country Club (7:30 - 11:30 p.m.). Enjoy a night of Cuban flair with entertainment, cigars on the patio and authentic Cuban cuisine including Tapas, Empanadas, Ropa Vieja, Arroz con Pollo, Dulce de Leche and more. Beer and wine will be included. Tickets are $95 per person ($190 per couple).

The proceeds from this event will help us raise funds for the “CMF Center for Pediatric Diagnostic Studies” at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, part of the Northwell Health System. Donations are also accepted. Please send your check to Ada Coonerty at 94 Pine Street, Garden City or RSVP Deborah Frandina (516) 242-2949 or Helen Hagan (516) 361-3881. Or pay on line/donate at http://www. cmfny.org (click on “events”).

This past Friday evening at the Seventh Street Promenade, Kellsie’s Hope Foundation was out in full force to raise money for their cause and the American Red Cross. From silly hats, fidget spinners, plush toys and delicious 80’s themed cupcakes, there was something for everyone. Kellsie’s Hope Foundation was founded to help families that have children battling cancer by offering support for trips, gifts, and raising funds to support research in childhood cancers. This wonderful idea was started by Kellsie Marchbanks during her second round of cancer treatment. After her passing in June 2011 of osteosarcoma, her family formed the Kellsie’s Hope Foundation to celebrate the life of this remarkable young woman.

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The first few months of President Donald Trump’s tenure have been marked with more controversy than the beginning of any presidential term in my lifetime. The contrast is not just with leaders like Barack Obama, who generally had a supportive press and was not challenged by large (and overwhelmingly peaceful) Tea Party demonstrators until the fall of 2009, but even the beginning of Richard M. Nixon’s tumultuous presidency that began in January 1969 during the Vietnam War. While President Nixon was a polarizing figure, there were no massive demonstrations against his presidency during the week of his inauguration; the first major protests, the relatively peaceful “moratorium” demonstrations against the war, did not occur until October and November 1969. Mr. Nixon was not a favorite of the press (his vice president, Spiro Agnew famously complained about “instant analysis” of Mr. Nixon’s speeches), but much of the really strident opposition to his presidency did not begin until 1970, triggered by such events as the invasion of Cambodia and the killing by the Ohio National Guard of student demonstrators at Kent State University. (Of course, Mr. Nixon, who was easily reelected in 1972, certainly had his supporters, whom he labeled the “silent majority”.) In Mr. Trump’s case, and absent any news background remotely resembling the Vietnam War, things have been far more contentious. There were loud and violent demonstrations even from the date of his election, small but violent protests on inauguration day, and then a huge march the day after. Much of the left, very much including the mainstream media and the entertainment industry, has seized upon the theme that Mr. Trump is not just another president and that his every action must be opposed. Not only has Mr. Trump been portrayed as ignorant about basic policy issues, as well as insensitive to concerns of ordinary people, but also as intolerant and even racist. Of course, Mr. Trump frequently fed the fires by getting into unnecessary quarrels, and speaking or Tweeting impulsively. Recently,

the events in Charlottesville, and Mr. Trump’s statements indicating that there were bad people on both sides, added to the furor, as did Mr. Trump’s demand that Congress address the constitutionally suspect DACA immigration program . Nevertheless, it could be, at long last, that some measure of normalcy is returning to Washington, perhaps initiated by a compromise Mr. Trump worked out last week with the two Democratic leaders in Congress, Senator Chuck Schumer and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. Basically, Mr. Trump, pretty much ignoring the counsel of Republican Congressional leaders, decided to accept a Democratic proposal to simplify the budget process by accepting a three months extension of the debt ceiling coupled with initial funding for the Hurricane Harvey cleanup. This approach easily passed Congress with bipartisan support and was signed into law by Mr. Trump. The decision to accept the deal carries risks. In short order, Congress will have to strike an agreement on the debt ceiling as well as come up with a spending bill and deal with immigration and DACA issues. And some Republicans worry that Mr. Trump, not exactly known for ideological rigor, will become too willing to accept liberal solutions and compromises. Nevertheless, the effect of reaching agreement has been salutary. (And Mr. Trump has indicated that there could be further deals.) For one thing, Mr. Trump served notice that he was not going to be reined in by the inability of GOP Congressional leaders, or badly splintered Republican caucuses, to reach agreement as he pursues his proposals. But perhaps more important, it will be more difficult for mainstream Democrats, who occasionally will be working with Mr. Trump, and who themselves will want to take some credit for legislative successes, to both cooperate with the President and portray him as completely irrational and out of the mainstream. And in this political environment, even this measure of détente is a very good thing.

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Community Church responds to aftermath of hurricanes BY MELVA VICTORINO As Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma continue to affect hundreds of thousands of people, we are disheartened by the level of devastation caused by these storms. For families that have lost everything, Church World Services (CWS) Hygiene Kits are more than just relief supplies, they are expression of love and symbol of hope for the future. CWS kits are small packages of supplies assembled by volunteers and shipped to families and communities in need in the United States and around the world. The Board of Outreach of the Garden City Community Church (GCCC), is organizing a Hurricane Service Project to assemble Hygiene Kits on September 17 after the 10:30 a.m. worship service for the immediate needs of the most vulnerable affected by these disasters. In the face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty, Hygiene Kits can mean the difference between sickness and health for struggling families. The Hygiene Kits will be assembled for the benefit of the families struggling through the severe floods

as a result of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. These Hygiene Kits will be delivered to CWS drop-off sites around the United States for shipment to the affected areas. CWS has worked with churches and organizations for seven decades with one goal: building a world where there is enough for all. When disaster strikes, CWS works with partners on the scene to provide shelter, food and water, blankets, recovery kits, counseling – the basics needed to ensure the survival of individuals and communities at risk. In addition to rapid emergency disaster response, CWS also provides long-term development initiative, helping vulnerable families and communities prepare for and recover from natural and humancaused calamities. Through the years, GCCC has been supporting the work of CWS by collecting and requesting donations of the following items for the Hygiene Kits: • Hand towels measuring approximately 16” x 28” (no fingertip or bath towels) • Washcloths • Wide-tooth combs

• Nail clippers • Bars of soap (bath size in wrapper) • Toothbrushes (in original packaging) • Standard size Band-Aids® • One Gallon ZIP TOP Plastic Bags GCCC invites and encourages the community to help us in this Hurricane Service Project by donating and dropping off items as listed above at 245 Stewart Avenue, Whitehall Boulevard entrance from 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m., Monday – Friday by September 17th. There will be a designated bin for your donations. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an open and affirming congregation. Summer Worship services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary, with summer church program for children. Wednesday Service is at 8:00 p.m. at Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 516-746-1700 or visit our website at www.gardencitycommunitychurch. org.

Free legal consultation clinics The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney who volunteers to provide a half-hour private consultation on any topic of concern. The next Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Thursday, September 28, 2017, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling 516-747-4070.

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From page 2 for kids and adults to work out---silly to think that we are even close. 2. I loved the mention of the lead and asbestosis abatement that would need to be done if St. Paul’s was renovated-gee-how much lead and asbestos were my kids exposed too walking through the dingy hallways with the peeling paint to get to the run down indoor basketball courts? Hmmm--Department of Health ever been in there? At this stage it doesn’t really matter for me or my family-my boys are not using that facility for anything anymore. I feel for the families coming in after us with their kids-as parents we saw a lot traveling with the kids for sports and it is truly a shame that no-one can see St Paul’s and its major potential for kids. What a sad and missed opportunity--all you need to do is go to other towns and see the amazing facilities for kids. Probably the saddest part is that our taxes will continue to pay for that run down facility and eventually it is going to crumble-take a look around-its happening. Mary Pizzingrillo

Public/Private partnership

To the Editor: A great idea I have heard of is a Public/Private Partnership for the St. Pauls school. Part of the building being converted to residences would be great. Converting part of the building to professional office space would probably produce more income for the village than residential would. If the Trustees do not want to fix the whole building, maybe we could sell part of the school for residential use or professional office space. The first floor and chapel could remain public space and have a nice restaurant. The Recreation Department and Cathedral Day School could be moved into the first floor of St. Paul’s. and demolish the building which currently houses them. That would allow a recreation center, or multi-use field(s) to be placed there. If the Trustees want, they could build a beautiful indoor recreation building behind the school with a multi-use synthetic turf field on top. T. Kenny

Autumn rituals

To the Editor: Rituals have always interested me and as a thirty-plus resident of our fair village there are a couple that require special attention. The first of these is the St. Paul’s fall gambit. While it may differ slightly from year to year, it consists of the village elders hiring another expert to tell us what to do with the building. If it works according to tradition, the new experts should take a sufficient amount of time to see the current elders through their terms

and allow the next group to begin the ritual all over again. In conjunction with this there will be those who ,in strict adherence to the” utility theory of value” will cry “tear it down”. This school of thought has as its’ one core belief that to exist ,everything must have a demonstrable practical use. While this approach may supply a piece of the solution and an easy way out it ignores the intangibles that made Garden City what it is and probably was the reason they moved here themselves. There is no way to quantify the effect this impressive building has on us. By standing where it is it somehow connects us with the past of this community and all of the history which it has been a part of and is steeped in it’s walls. It speaks to us in a way that cannot be Googled or forced into a framework that is used for financial analysis. This does not belong in a soulless analysis. It speaks to us in an entirely different manner. Those of us who recognize only utility value will never understand its’ message. I’m sure some who worship at the feet of the utility theory muse would find a more practical application for Venice . It’s old,smelly,and fast sinking into the lagoon . We could possibly backfill the whole thing and put a Walmart superstore in there with plenty of parking .It would be a financial bonanza . Or how about solving our solid waste problem by using the Grand Canyon. There’s enough room there for a hundred years of trash. These preposterous examples attempt to illustrate what remains when we subtract intangibles from our consideration. St. Pauls is a perfect example this kind of thinking. The second ritual which is honored more in the breach than in the observance is the “schools open, drive carefully, obey the speed limits tradition. This is accomplished with blinking speed check signs, don’t text and drive signs, speed kills signs, public a announcements in our local media warning us of police crack downs on speeders and aggressive drivers. These ritualistic chants seem to have a tranquilizing effect on the community but in reality have little effect on controlling the excessive speeding on our roads. This is readily apparent to anyone who, at risk to their life, tries to adhere to something near the seed limit. There is very little attention paid to the school zone twenty miles per hour limit at all. Anyone interested can observe this by going to any of our schools and watching the traffic for themselves. There is virtually no enforcement. This is a failure of our community leaders to make traffic control a priority especially now that school has begun. If we are to believe that SPEED KILLS why are we not seeing a strict enforcement of it on our roads? My favorite ritual is attempting to

get our village officials to recognize the urgent need to control the use of leaf blowers. It is a mystery why we tolerate the uncontrolled use of these machines. We seem to accept the popular conclusions in regard to the dangers of second hand smoke, but ignore completely the clouds of dried lawn chemicals and exhaust fumes we inhale and more importantly our children inhale every day. The use of these machines and the ear shattering racket they make diminish the peaceful enjoyment of our homes. We are vocal regarding the jet noise and rightfully so and yet we take no meaningful action on something that we can actually correct as many other villages are doing. We ignore the problem entirely! Our failure to insure St. Pauls safety as a historic site separates all of us from our history and our failure to deal with air pollution and noise separates all of us from the peace and quiet that is fast disappearing from our lives. Richard Dolan

Public input sought

To the Editor: Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), a consulting firm that specializes in assisting Boards with the consideration of candidates for Superintendent. Our HYA consultants, Ms. Deborah Raizes and Dr. Robert Roelle, have extensive experience recruiting educational leaders for high performing school districts like Garden City. A key step in this process is to create a Leadership Profile for our next Superintendent of Schools. Developing this profile of the qualities and experience we will be seeking in our new Superintendent presents an excellent opportunity for parents, staff, high school students and community members to participate in the Superintendent search process. By involving the school and greater community in this way, we can ensure that our Leadership Profile will embody the characteristics and expertise that we—the collective Board, community, faculty and staff—wish to see in Garden City’s next Superintendent of Schools. The Leadership Profile will be used to identify candidates, shape the recruitment process and guide the Board during the interview process. The Board would greatly appreciate your input and assistance with this important task. Beginning September 15th, we encourage all community members to participate in an on-line survey which can be accessed at www.ecrasurvey. com/gardencity , and it will also be available on the District’s website. HYA is conducting the survey to ensure that all individual responses are kept anonymous and confidential. The survey will remain active through October 2nd. In addition, we invite all community

members to participate by attending one of the Community Open Forums scheduled for Thursday, September 28th, at 7:30 p.m. in the library at Garden City High School, and on Friday, September 29th, at 9:30 a.m. at the Garden City Public Library. The forums will be conducted by our HYA consultants. The Board of Education greatly appreciates your interest and participation in this very important matter. Sincerely, Angela Heineman President Garden City Board of Education

Well done, Judge

To the Editor: We salute the excellent work that Garden City resident and former Mayor, Allen Mathers, is doing in Suffolk Traffic Court for military veterans. As reported in Newsday this week, Judge Mathers presides over a program developed to help eligible war veterans with traffic problems enter into remedial programs to avoid having their driver licenses suspended. (Without a license it is difficult for many veterans to look for work or maintain employment.) So well done, Judge Mathers for enabling qualified military veterans with bad driving records to receive a second chance and get the help they need. Kathleen and Leo Stimmler

Clinton Road safety

To the Editor: Every resident in the village should be in favor of traffic safety improvements by the Village and/or County for Cathedral Ave. I think most would be. However, as a resident living on Clinton Road, I have to say that any and every improvement implemented for Cathedral Ave or Hilton Ave or Rockaway Ave MUST also be implemented on Clinton Road (and Washington Ave for that matter.) To not do the same for village residents on Clinton Road as for those on Cathedral Ave would very clearly be unfair. Clinton Road, as busy as it is, is still a residential road with four times as many homes than Cathedral Ave. Clinton also has one of our village’s two grade schools on it. Clinton Road is the most dangerous or ,at best, the second most dangerous behind only Franklin Ave. Overall traffic volume, truck volume, speeding frequency and severity are higher on Clinton Road than Cathedral Ave. There is no comparison between Clinton Road and Cathedral Ave on these matters. I am not suggesting that Cathedral Ave doesn’t need traffic safety improvements; just that other roads, specifically Clinton Road, need the same or more traffic safety improvements at the same time. Tim Ryan

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I have checked four calendars to find when we will have the first day of Autumn. That was always on our calendars. Just what are they doing to us? Naturally we know that Fall is coming, but just when? That is the question and I hope that I can find an answer. Many things will be happening now that Summer is over. The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead will be having their annual Friendship Luncheon on Wednesday, September 27th at the Westbury Manor Restaurant and that will be the kick off for the rest of their club year - it ends in May of 2018. My, how time flies! There will be a special lecture at Coe Hall, Planting Fields on Sunday, September 17th and the topic will be “Great Yachts of Long Island.” It will start at 4 p.m. and it is free. Most of the wealthy who had Summer homes along our shores and yachts and belonged to some very well known Yacht Clubs. It could be something you just might want to see. The Pool has closed but so many things will be up and coming for you to do and see. Soon the trees will have turned and you can enjoy the sun and the cooler weather. My husband and I had a wonderful dinner this past week at Sushi Ya on Franklin Avenue. We have usually met some of our neighbors and friends there and many times it was the scene of birthday parties for teenagers. They all seem to be having a good time and it was nice to see them enjoying themselves. Sue Bashian is chairing the Chrysanthemum Bridge which is coming up this month, so get your table together and make your reservation with Sue. You will have a nice lunch first and then you can play the game that the ladies you play with like You can find out the date by

calling Sue Bashian or the Garden City Community Church office and they will give it to you . Happy Birthday wishes go to Arlene Palmer, who will do her celebrating on the 16th of September. Marge and Ed Brown will celebrate their wedding anniversary on the 13th of this month,. The Casino Bridge will also be starting up very soon so all you Bridge Players get ready to start the new season. Here in Garden City Bridge does seem to be a very popular game and it is played by moth of our ladies. I hear that the gentlemen also play it after the Garden City Casino - which is known as a Couples Bridge. If you do not play and would like to learn I think they have a class at Adult Ed here in town. Try it and I am sure you will enjoy it. Before long it will also be time to put the white shoes and bags away for the year and take out your fall things It will give you a whole new look and you really do not have to buy new ones. I have a tendency to look at the new styles in the stores and then take a look in my closet and find that there is no much of a difference so I take out my Fall things and few know the difference. However, it’s always nice to shop around and you must might see a real find. You might be surprised to learn that I too have either run out of news or words - can you think that would happen to any of our ladies but it does. Have a good week and I will see you next week. Have a good one!

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A Day in the Gunks: Out of the Gym, Ascending New Heights of Rock Climbing BY DAVID LEIBERMAN & LAINI MIRANDA

A day in The Gunks with High Xposure guide Bobby Ferrari: Laini tackles Pitch 1 of her first multi-pitch climb, Triple Bulges (photo by David Leiberman/Travel Features Syndicate)

As we discovered, climbing in a gym is very different from climbing a real mountain face. One of the best places in the world to learn how to climb is practically in our own backyard: the Shawgunk Mountains, affectionately nicknamed “The Gunks,” is just six miles from New Paltz and offers some of the best rock climbing in the East. The Mohonk Preserve, New York State’s largest private, nonprofit nature preserve with over 8,000 acres, owns this section of the Shawgunk Mountains and charges a $20 day-use fee for climbers (a season pass is available, also). Of the 200,000 visitors that the Preserve welcomes in a year, 80,000 are climbers who have more than 1,000 climbing routes – five linear miles of cliff face - to venture out on, with near access to parking and sanitary facilities. In the early 1950s, there may have been 50 climbers on a busy day in the Gunks. By the 1990s, that number grew to 500-800. Today, The Gunks have become a world-class climbing area, offering some of the best climbing in the eastern United States. What is more, The Gunks offer particularly friendly terrain for people (like us) who have never climbed real rock faces before. The vertical cliffs and their overhangs create a wide variety of high-quality climbs of varying levels of difficulty. The distinctive, stark, white cliffs of the Gunks are as tough as they look – with sharp angles testing your skill and with quartz pebbles and See page D2

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Continued from page D1 deep fissures providing multiple holds. It’s also an ideal place to climb safety, with some of the best-trained, vertical rescue teams in the northeastern United States. Indeed, guide companies have to be registered with Mohonk Preserve. In collaboration with climbing guides and groups, the Preserve regularly hosts climbing clinics. And so, for our first climbing venture, we went out with with Bobby Ferrari of High Xposure Adventures ($350 for two for a full day program, 9 am to 4:30 pm). The conditions were ideal: bright sun and cool temperatures for a summer’s day. High Xposure was founded in 1974, and has been guiding rock and ice climbing trips in the Gunks and Catskills Mountans for more than 40 years. Its accreditation with American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) dates back to 1986, when the accreditation program was established. High Xposure works with climbers of all abilities and experience -

from total beginners, introducing them to outdoor rock climbing, to avid climbers visiting the Gunks from other regions and interested in climbing the Gunks classic routes. The company also organizes group climbing trips corporate outings, family retreats, adventure groups. “We have extensive experience working with kids - during school breaks, we guide rock climbing outings for summer camps and boy scout groups.” High Xposure offers a wide range of climbing programs - rock climbing techniques, rope management and anchors, multi-pitch, and lead climbing. It was an ideal program for us to make the transition from climbing in a gym to climbing the real thing. The list of registered guide companies includes: Alpine Endeavors (845) 658-3094, alpineendeavors.com Alpine Logic (207) 949-1736, alpinelogic.com Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) (800) 310-4504, emsclimb.com High Xposure Adventures (800) 777-

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CLIMB, high-xposure.com Mountain Skills (845) 853-5450, mountainskills.biz Ragged Mountain Guides (203) 2282311, raggedmountainguides.com Vertical Gains (845) 926-2502, verticalgains.com Vitti Mountain Guides (845) 901-3687, vittimtguides.com Mohonk Preserve is also popular for bouldering, with acres of boulders that offer hundreds of problems – from basic to advanced; climbers come from all over the country to try out the new problems put up almost every day. This is a year-round destination with ice climbing. The best active time of year, and when the guide companies are most active is from April through November. Helpful information is available: Rock Climbing Guidebooks: The Climbers Guide to the Shawangunks: The Trapps (revised 2nd ed. ©2016) by Dick Williams is available for purchase at the Nature Shop in the Visitor Center for $34.99. Ivan Greene and Marc Russo, Bouldering in the Shawangunks, Jefe Publication Download Gunks Apps Rock Climbing Guide to Your Mobile Device: Bring a digital guidebook with you on any mobile device. Gunks Apps climbing giudebooks are now available for purchase for Trapps Routes, Nears Routes, Trapps Bouldering, and Nears Bouldering Check out these sources for climbing and bouldering suggestions: www.gunksapps.com Mohonk Preserve Mohonk Preserve is one of the few private, nonprofit (NGO) climbing areas in the United States and is financially supported by members and visitors. It is open to the public 365 days a year. (You can join online now, or you can buy a day pass or membership at a trailhead or at the Visitor Center.) Here is more helpful info from the Preserve’s website: Be aware that you climb at your own risk on the Preserve, which isn’t responsible for the condition of the cliffs, climbing protection, climber behavior, or training or supervising climbs. For your safety, read the Preserve’s Climbing Policy. Help protect the resource. Prevent damage to the cliffs and to the fragile life found here: Use only established trails and carriage roads. Use the yellow-blazed climber approach trails in the Trapps. Avoid damaging lichen and vegetation growing on the cliff and

treat the rock gently: tree cutting, rock trundling, hold chopping, and bolting or gluing of holds are prohibited. Minimize chalk use and brush off heavily chalked holds. Leave only rock-colored slings at rappel stations. Parking is extremely limited on weekends and holidays. During peak seasons, parking lots fill early. Ease traffic congestion by carpooling or coming at off-peak times. Dogs must be attended and leashed at all times. To avoid having your dog disturb others, don’t leave your dog tied-up at the base of a climb. If you leave your dog unattended, it will be removed by an animal control officer. Keep the trails at the base clear so others can pass by. Other ways to support Mohonk Preserve: Volunteer for trail maintenance and other projects that ensure climber access. Become involved with the Gunks Climbers’ Coalition – a local climbing advocacy group. Donate to the Thom Scheuer Memorial Fund for Land Stewardship, which helps build and maintain climber facilities, including trailheads, parking areas, and sanitary facilities. To contribute, contact the Development Department at (845) 255-0919 ext. 1240. Camping is available at the Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground on Rte. 299. For more information, click here (mohonkpreserve.org/camping). For other hotel and lodging information, see the Area Guide (mohonkpreserve.org/area-guide). Becoming a member helps keep the cliffs open to climbers and provides ongoing support for the preserve’s climbing management program – recognized as a model by the UIAA (International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation). For more information visit www. mohonkpreserve.org/climb, 845-255-0919. ______________________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost. com/author/karen-rubin , and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

Greater Williamsburg Bursts With Fall Colors and a Host of Exciting Events WILLIAMSBURG, Va. Fall is the perfect season to explore all that Colonial Williamsburg area has to offer: outdoor adventures such as hiking, ziplining and thrill rides; an explosion of arts, crafts, music, theater and culinary events; numerous opportunities to become immersed in living history; and an evergrowing culinary and beverage scene. Not to mention the spectacular changing of the leaves, which usually reaches its peak in late October and early November. Sample the Bounty of the Seaso The Williamsburg Tasting Trail welcomes a new craft brewery and tasting room, with the Billsburg Brewery opening this fall at the James City County Marina, 2054 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185. A favorite event, Yorktown Market Days at Riverwalk Landing features more than 35 local farmers, producers, vendors, and artists. Enjoy delicious food, exciting live music and entertainment, beautiful and inspiring artwork, and a view beyond compare, with the added bonus of watching local chefs demonstrate the preparation of various dishes on select Saturdays. Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until noon, with extended hours until

3:00 p.m. on Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and 18, and Dec. 9 (no market on Oct 7. An Autumn Art “Sea” Great concerts, a wine festival, a book festival, and captivating art everywhere from downtown Williamsburg to Jamestown and Yorktown are the centerpieces of the Williamsburg Fall Arts, seven weeks of non-stop events, concerts, gallery tours and offerings by the region’s most dedicated artists. September – October. Enjoy an adaptation of Shakespeare’s historical drama “The Tempest,” which will be performed aboard Jamestown Settlement’s re-creations of the Susan Constant and in the colonial fort. Sept. 14-16, 21-23, 7:00 p.m. Participate in hands-on educational activities and a variety of outdoor fun for the whole family at the James RiverFest, including a scavenger hunt, dozens of vendors offering handmade arts and crafts and food, boat rides, kayaking, bike tours, live music and more. Sept. 30. Listen to music from the turn of the century – the 21st century! – at Jamestown Jams featuring The Lone Rangers, with the Williamsburg Winery on hand pouring fine wines and vendors selling food and snacks. Oct. 6.

Merchants Square , Colonial Williamsburg, in fall. The juried art show of the year, An Occasion for the Arts, brings together artists from around the country with performers on two stages and a variety of food vendors for a full weekend. Duke of Gloucester Street with dozens of vendors is the focus, but the celebration

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Random Ramblings BY LOU THEODORE Sorry, but it’s time for another “random ramblings.” Here are two dozen one-liners to celebrate the silver anniversary of the “random ramblings.” • Just finished reading Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton. I recommend it. • Prior to “Hamilton,” I read The Last Chicago Cubs Dynasty by Hal Bock. This 2017 book is a must if you are a baseball fan. Incidentally, Hal is an East Williston resident. • I really miss Bill O’Reilly. His show was fair, impartial, interesting, informative and entertaining. • Defense plays second fiddle to offense in nearly every sport, particularly basketball. • I’ve become a fan of TCM (Turner Classic Movies). Can I attribute this to old age? • Traveling is no longer fun. Florida is the only place I look forward to going to. • Terry Collins (Mets) is unquestionably the worst manager in baseball. Maybe the Mets can lose the rest of their games and management will get wise and fire Collins. • The USEPA has thankfully come to its senses about global warming…or is it climate change?

• A second edition of Basketball Coaching 101 is in the works and it will unveil my umbrella offense. • Just returned from our annual Easter visit to Sarasota, Florida. It was our 40th straight year of vacationing at the fabulous Sandcastle Resort. Unfortunately, I fractured a vertebrae slipping in the bathroom. • Planned on attending the Annual International Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) Conference in Pittsburgh in June. It would have been my 50th consecutive year in a row of either presenting a technical paper or giving a seminar, or both. Unfortunately, the fractured vertebrae eliminated my travel plans. • Just celebrated Mary’s 50th wedding anniversary. Planned on visiting Ireland again to also celebrate Mary’s family reunion. Unfortunately, Mary fractured her femur which eliminated all travel plans. Not the best of summers for the Theodore clan. • Noted sports historian Arthur Lovely celebrated his 89th birthday this past April 23rd at the 4½ star restaurant L’Econtra in Astoria. The party of 8 included handsome (that’s yours truly), the irrepressible Danny Doyle, Ed “The Glider” Charles of the fabulous 1972 Mets, and TV fight analyst/former

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boxer Tommy Gallagher. • The indifference and incompetence of government officials continues to amaze me – particularly here in Nassau County. • The indifference and incompetence of government employees also never cease to amaze me; I could write an article on my experience with the USEPA and the Albertson Post Office. • I keep preaching that defense is as important as offense in basketball, and all my “expert” friends keep agreeing with me. But do they really? Other than Bill Russell (and possibly Dennis Rodman), name one Hall of Famer in Springfield who was selected for his defensive play. • Capitalism (along with democracy) is what has made our nation great. But there are times when capitalism has to be harnessed for the common good. • Liberty and freedom? Somehow, there is need to balance these against anarchy and disorder. • Manufacturing runs has become a lost art in baseball. Everyone is trying to hit a home run. • Every batter who regularly faces the infield “shift” should be required to learn how to hit to the opposite field. • Lost another of our gang – Zack Mehale. He was one of the good guys

who made us laugh and who everybody loved. We’ve become depleted; there’s only a handful of us left. • Visited Saratoga in late August (my 61st straight summer visit) – NYRA’s THE place to be if you want to get ripped off. And what does that say about me? • A couple of people complained about my June 1 article titled “On Great Eats.” • I hope most of you read Ron Roel’s ACT 2 Page three page feature article about me in Newsday on June 25th. It modestly describes my successes during my illustrious career, more in next month’s posting. Once again, this is the silver anniversary edition of the “random ramblings.” Thanks are due to friends, relatives, colleagues, etc., for their interest and support for this unique category of article; my indebtedness is also extended to those individuals in this group who are currently incarcerated or institutionalized. Visit the author at: www.theodorenewsletter.com or on his Facebook page at Basketball Coaching 101

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Answers for Women About Social Security BY TOM MARGENAU

I wouldn’t know how to go about getting accurate information about this issue, but based on the emails I receive, I’d guess that 75 percent of my readers are women. Here are some example emails. Q: I am 75 years old and getting widow’s benefits from my first husband, who died many years ago. I was married a second time for 20 years to another man. He was a doctor and made millions. I divorced him because of physical abuse I suffered. He is living in a mansion in California. What I can’t figure out is why I am not getting any of his Social Security? A: You’re not getting any of his Social Security because he’s not dead -- yet. (I’m not trying to give you any ideas.) A widow’s rate pays up to twice as much as the rate paid to a wife (or divorced wife) of a guy who is still alive. So, if you are due two benefits, you only get the one that pays the higher rate. You might be getting up to 100 percent of your deceased first husband’s Social Security. But you are only due one-half of your second husband’s benefit. And I’m sure 100 percent from husband No. 1 pays more than 50 percent from husband No. 2 -- no matter how rich he is. All I can suggest you do is order a subscription to the newspaper in the town where your ex lives and start reading the obituaries! Q: I am 73 years old. I get $1,560 per month in my own retirement benefits. My ex-husband, who always made a six-figure income, must be getting way more than me. So I figure I am due something extra from his Social Security. I talked to someone at my Social Security office about this, and she said I’m not eligible for anything on his record because no one is getting $3,120 per month. What did she mean by that? A: What she was trying to explain to you is that you are either due your own Social Security benefit, or half of your ex-husband’s basic full retirement age benefit, whichever pays the higher rate. Currently, the maximum full retirement benefit is about $2,700. Half of that is $1,350. Your own Social Security retirement exceeds that, so that is why you aren’t due anything from your ex-husband’s Social Security account. Or to clarify the Social Security rep’s remarks a little more, she was trying to tell you that you could only get benefits on your ex’s account if one half of his Social Security rate exceeds what you are getting. You’re getting $1,560, so your ex would have to be getting $3,120 or more before you could get anything extra from him. And since no retiree can be getting that much in just a basic Social Security check, you’re not eligible for divorced wife’s benefits.

Q: I am 71 years old. I get $1,415 from Social Security. My rich ex-husband told me he is getting monthly benefits of $3,430. So I should be getting half of that, or $1,716. How come I’m not? A: As I explained in the answer to the prior question, that rate payable to a wife is based on the husband’s full retirement age rate. In other words, the rate he would have been due at age 66. With a monthly benefit as high as his, I’m sure he didn’t start his Social Security checks until age 70. And by doing that, he got an extra 32 percent “delayed retirement bonus” tacked on to his monthly checks. So I’m guessing his full retirement age rate is around $2,600. And you are due half of that, or $1,300. So the reason you are not getting wife’s benefits is because your own $1,415 rate exceeds your spousal benefit rate. Q: Every woman I know is getting half of her husband’s Social Security. But I’m getting nowhere near that. Why don’t I get half? A: Although each questioner will phrase her inquiry differently, this is probably the most common question a woman will ask me. A woman will get half of her husband’s Social Security (assuming it is more than her own retirement benefit) if she waits until age 66 to claim spousal benefits. My guess is that you started your benefits before you were 66. If you took them at age 62, for example, you should be getting about one-third of your husband’s Social Security. And frankly, I doubt if “every woman” you know is getting half of her husband’s Social Security. Statistics show the majority of women start taking benefits before their full retirement age, which means most women are getting less than the 50 percent spousal rate. Q: I always earned more money than my husband, so now I get a higher Social Security benefit than he receives. Someone told me that if I die first, he won’t get anything extra from my account because only women can get widow’s benefits. Is this true? A: Well, technically it’s true that only women get “widow’s” benefits. But a man, including your husband, would certainly be entitled to “widower’s” benefits. The eligibility rules for widows and widowers are the same. So if you die first, your husband will keep getting his own retirement benefit. Then he will get the difference between your rate and his rate in the form of widower’s benefits added to his Social Security check. Q: I just turned 62. My ex-husband says I should take reduced spousal benefits on his record now and then at age 66, switch to 100 percent of my own Social Security. How do I go about doing that? A: You can’t do that. The rules say if you take any Social Security benefits be-

fore age 66, you MUST file for your own reduced retirement first. Only after you are getting those benefits will they look to your ex’s record to see if you are due any additional divorced spouse benefits.

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Greater Williamsburg Bursts With Fall Colors C ontinued from page D3 of the Revolutionary War, during the Yorktown Victory Celebration. Enjoy ceremonies, demonstrations, and parades in Historic Yorktown and the Yorktown Battlefield. Oct. 14-15. Thrills and Chills On Sundays, join cycling enthusiasts from The Williamsburg Winery Cycling Club on a 25- or 40-mile group ride through the Historic Triangle along with wine and brunch specials at the Gabriel Archer Tavern (participants receive a 15% discount at the Tavern following the ride). Ride registration begins at 8:30 a.m., no fee to participate. Running enthusiasts can join The Williamsburg Winery Run Club on Thursdays on a 5k run, jog or walk through the vineyards at Wessex Hundred, followed by food and drink specials at the winery. Registration begins at 5:30 pm, no fee to participate. Fill fall nights with fright at Busch Gardens Busch Gardens Howl-OScream, when the theme park becomes home to a host of creepy creatures that lie in wait for unsuspecting victims. Fear abounds in the park’s collection of haunted houses, Terror-tories™ and darkly entertaining live shows. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 22-Oct. 29 Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner guilt-free after burning calories during the Big Turkey Burn 5k Turkey Trot and Children’s Run in New Town. Enjoy events, a raffle of gourmet food and wine items, delicious post-race refreshments, and more. Nov. 23 Colonial Williamsburg is featuring “Haunting on DoG Street” 2017 to Feature Premiere of New Family Ghost Walk, Programs and Trick-or-Treating Two-week festival of frights and fun culminates in trickor-treating courtesy of Mars Wrigley

Confectionery and the terrifying “Mad Revenge of King George III”. Family Frights At Jamestown Settlement - A Halloween-theme museum night for elementary-schoolage children and families returns October 20-21 to Jamestown Settlement with trick-or-treating, ghostly tales, haunted houses and ships, and grisly games. The event runs 6:30 to 9 p.m. each night. Deals, Discounts and Packages Historic Powhatan Resort is running a promotion that includes a two-night stay with a $25 Dining Voucher to The Historic Powhatan Bar & Grille for travel through Dec. 31. Rates starting at $99/night. Wyndham Garden Busch Gardens Area has a “Busch Gardens Getaway” (through Oct. 29) that includes two nights lodging at Wyndham Garden Hotel, one of the closest hotels to the park. Rates start at $109.99/night plus taxes, double occupancy, and include two tickets to Busch Gardens (additional tickets can be added while booking).\ DoubleTree by Hilton Williamsburg: Start your morning off right. Recharge with daily breakfast and Premium Internet access when you book the Breakfast & Wi-Fi package. Packages starting at $62 per person per night. Best Western Historic Area has two deals: “Stay 2 Nights Get the 3rd 50% Off”, Aug. 27 through March 29, 2018, and Colonial Williamsburg Getaway including two multi-day Colonial Williamsburg Passes (good for three consecutive days) and a $50 Colonial Williamsburg Gift Card that can be used toward dining in a Colonial Tavern or a Carriage Ride through the

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Atlantic Canada Delivers Foliage, Flavor and Festivals Aplenty This Fall

ATLANTIC CANADA – As summer gives way to crisp autumn air, the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island offer more than breathtaking horizons of gold, crimson and amber leaves. This fall, travelers to Atlantic Canada’s coastal region will find fewer crowds, lower rates and a variety of festivals, culinary indulgences and experiences that deliver more than simply peeping at leaves from a car. Prince Edward Island Throughout September, the Fall Flavours Festival takes foodies on a culinary journey across Prince Edward Island. From mussel and lobster shore boils and grilled cheese chef challenges, to made in Canada food tours, the festival also features signature events hosted by popular celebrity chefs including PEI’s own Chef Michael Smith. Pricing for individual events vary. For leaf peepers, the red clay roads on Prince Edward Island (www. tourismpei.com) are lined with trees full of apricot orange, fiery red and bright yellow and showcase best between midSeptember and mid-October. Bicycling on the Confederation Trail, which is built on old railroad tracks and spans about 270 miles (435 kilometers), offers spectacular views of colorful foliage with sections that lead through wooded areas and along the coastline. Nova Scotia With a famed heritage for its giant pumpkins, Windsor in Nova Scotia ( www.novascotia.com) hosts the annual Pumpkin Festival and Regatta, where people paddle in hollowed out

Prince Edward Island’s red clay roads are delightful for biking in fall. oversized pumpkins and race across Lake Pezaquid. With a backdrop of autumn leaves, spectators can cheer on the pumpkin racers, children can participate in scavenger hunts and so much more during the festivities on October 9. For more information, visit http://worldsbiggestpumpkins. com For nine days in October, Cape Breton Island is alive with music, activities and events celebrating the community’s rich culture during the annual Celtic Colours International Festival. Held from October 6-14 when the leaves of Cape Breton are vibrant in red, yellow and orange hues, Celtic Colours has grown to become one of Canada’s premier musical events. At one of the many concerts, guests will be

entertained by musicians from around the world sharing the stage with Cape Breton’s best singers, dancers, players, story-tellers and culture bearers in venues that range from community halls and churches to modern schools and theatres. For more information, visit http://celtic-colours.com/. Newfoundland and Labrador Foliage enthusiasts looking for an offbeat way to view fall colors can head to Newfoundland and Labrador (www. newfoundlandlabrador. com)and hop on an ATV. In Western Newfoundland, Mount Musgrave ATV Tours travels along Marble Mountain’s jaw-dropping vistas of Humber Valley. The one and half hour tour brings ATVing guests

beyond the chairlift to the summit of Mount Musgrave to spot wildlife such as moose, caribou, black bear, and of course, the vibrant hues of changing leaves. Available through October 31, price is $55 CAD per person. From October 6-8, Fogo Island celebrates the partridgeberry, the tart red berry that grows in abundance in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Fogo Island Partridgeberry Harvest Festival showcases local produce of Fogo Island and Change Islands through farmer’s market, crafts, bake-offs, harvest competitions, demonstration of traditional woodworking and quilting, music, jam sessions and much more. New Brunswick Indulge, New Brunswick’s annual food and wine festival in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, features three days of food experiences and more from October 13 to 15. From a walking tour and tasting of top chefs’ wares along shorefront Water Street to a farmer’s market, tasting dinners and wine trails, guests enjoy local culinary delights. On October 14, adventurists can race the tide across the ocean floor on bike during Cyclocross the Tide on Ministers Island. Pricing for individual events vary. In Miramichi, New Brunswick (www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca), the newly opened Over the Cove Zipline stretches more than 980 feet (300 meters). Adventurers can zip over water and through the changing colored leaves in two directions at French Fort Cove, which also offers walking, hiking and biking trails. Over the Cove Zipline is open weekends through October 9. Price is $20 CAD per person.

Greater Williamsburg Bursts With Fall Colors and a Host of Exciting Events C ontinued from page D5 Historic Area. Packages start at $99.99 per night and are valid Sept. 4 through March 31, 2018. Williamsburg KOA Campground is featuring Half-Price Thursdays for Halloween Weekends: Receive half off each Thursday night when booking for the weekend. Offer valid for Oct. 5 to 8, 12 to 15, 19 to 22, and 26 to 29. Three-night minimum required, reservation must include Thursday night. Guests will also enjoy

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School uniforms can simplify dressing for school and may even bolster school pride among the student body. The U.S. Department of Education says that wearing a uniform may help decrease the risk of violence and theft and instill discipline while helping school officials more easily recognize potential intruders. Although once found only at religious and private schools, school uniforms are now worn at many public schools across the United States and Canada. The National Center for Education Statistics indicates roughly 20 percent of public and private schools across the U.S. required students to wear uniforms in the 2011-12 school year — the most recent year for which data is available. In Quebec, school uniforms are far more common than in other provinces, potentially influenced by the classical Quebec private colleges and Montreal’s English independent schools. School uniforms may help families save money on clothing. Although the initial cost of the uniform may be higher than some other clothes parents may purchase for school, uniforms can be worn again and again, saving parents the expense of buying many outfits for their kids to wear to school. Uniforms may even be available for purchase from multiple places, allowing families to shop around for the best prices. Some

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For over a decade, the Music Academy of Garden City has established itself as Long Island’s Premier Music School, and the only serious choice for parents who wish to see their children excel in music and in life. Our Faculty is comprised of world-class musicians and seasoned educators. Our Facility is clean, well maintained, and has everything a budding musician needs to succeed. Our Programs are comprehensive, and include multiple performance opportunities, concerts, and master classes.

Contact us today for more information about one of these exciting programs: • Private Instruction on all instruments • Musical Theatre Program culminating in two concerts at Hofstra University (Fall and Spring) • Rock Bands and Ensembles led by our world-class instructors • Complete Recording Services for college pre-screening and audition videos • BOCES Arts in Education clinics for public schools • And much more!

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12 GRADE HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE STUDENT WANTED: Looking for 12th grade H.S. or College student proficient in Pre-Calculus and guidance on study skills. Flexible schedule, twice per week. Excellent salary! Email: scotrosenberglaw@aol. com

ROUTE DRIVERS, attendants, warehouse workers. Full time, benefits. Champion-Canteen “A Division of the Compass Group” 800-558-5450 or 718-788-9439

CERTIFIED HHA, PCA seeks weekday position Monday through Friday, live in or live out. 17 years experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, cancer patients. References available upon request. Call Doreen 516-302-7564

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BABYSITTER WANTED: Looking for a babysitter for both mornings and afternoons, approximately 2x a week. Helping get three children (10,8,6) off to school, driven to sports, picked up off bus, dinner, etc. Please call Jennifer 917-282-4723 F/T DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Busy, private FFS, multi-specialty dental office. Minimum 1 year experience, Dentrix knowledge a plus. North Shore / Port Washington, near LIRR. Call 516-883-1234 MEDICAL ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST: Part time for busy practice. Experience preferred but will train. Great personality, work ethic. Fax resume 516-767-8961 or email healthykidspediatrics@gmail. com

OFFICE ASSISTANT PETSCHAUER INSURANCE in Garden City is looking for Office Assistant to manage front desk and assist all departments. Must be professional and personable with excellent communication, organizational, customer service and computer skills. Full time. Email resume to: rw@jpins.com or call 516419-4261

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AIDE/COMPANION With a sunny personality seeking position to care for the elderly. Experience with dementia, alzheimers, recovering stroke patients and sundown syndrome. Excellent references available upon request. Call Marcia 347-551-1720

CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE experienced 20 years. Honest and reliable seeking home care position. Available Part Time, Evening, Weekends, Nights & Overnight. Licensed driver w/ car. Please contact Barbara 516734-1165

CLEANING AVAILABLE EXPERIENCE POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job. Call or text 516-589-5640

HEAD /ASST. TEACHERS-CHILD CARE Excellent Opening At:

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AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications . 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. References available. Please Call 516-448-0502

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CLEANING WOMAN AVAILABLE: English speaking Polish woman with years of experience, hardworking & responsible is available to clean your home or office. Reasonable rates, excellent references. Please call 516-564-0139

IRISH MATURE WOMAN looking for part time position with elderly. 2 days per week, no weekends. Reference upon request. 516 382 6204. Please leave number when calling.

AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094

ELDER CARE/CARE FOR THE SICK; honest, dependable, hard working and patient. Excellent references. Serious persons please call Miss Eugene at 917-658-6095

ELSA’S HOUSE CLEANING If you’re in need of house cleaning please call 516-406-5687. Free estimate! Own transportation. References available upon request. HOME HEALTH AIDE Ukrainian woman (previously Physical Therapist in Ukraine) seeking live in position of home health aide. Overnights no charge. Excellent cook also! Excellent references. Please call 516-294-9519 HOUSEKEEPING, ELDER CARE OR BABYSITTING: Full time or weekends, 20 years experience. Own transportation. Please call 516-236-1711

NANNY AVAILABLE Hi.. my name is Linda. I’m a very reliable and humble nanny with over 23 years of experience! I’m CPR CERTIFIED and a Licensed Driver. ready, willing and able to work ASAP. Please give me a call: 917-723-5789 NANNY/ BABYSITTER Experienced Babysitter available FT / PT. Trustworthy, responsible, active, creative and fun! Child development background. Excellent references. Licensed driver. Call Doris 516-330-0230 or email: dorischris910@gmail.com SENIOR HOME COMPANION: reliable, native educated English speaker seeking part time work, flexible hours, mature man, experienced, excellent references. Errands, doctor appointments, recreational activities. Leave message. Ed 917226-5343

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MARKETPLACE GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday 9/16 9am-4pm 109 Jackson Street Variety of household, yard, holiday items, clothing, shoes. Lots of stuff — something for everyone! INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com

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PRIVACY HEDGES FALL BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $149 NOW $75. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation / FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees. com

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Monday, September 18 9:30 a.m. 81 Harbor Acres Road Sands Point, NY 11050 Crafts, buttons, sewing materials, furniture, shed, pool house, garage, pottery, household items....Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

WANTED TO BUY LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org GARDEN CITY MULTI FAMILY Saturday 9/16 9am-1pm (rain date 9/23) 14 Prescott Street Furniture, men’s suits, designer clothes and shoes, toys, books, home furnishings. Something for everyone. No Early Birds!

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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Tuesday, September 19 9:30 a.m. 65 Nassau Road Great Neck, NY 11021 Furniture, collections, garage, attic, records, basement, barware, housewares...Visit www. invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, September 20 9:30 a.m. 2 Fair Court Garden City, NY 11530 Living room, dining room, bedroom, den furniture, 1980’s items, lots of crafts, basement and garage....Visit www. invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Thursday, September 21 9:30 a.m. 133-23 115th Street South Ozone Park, NY 11420 Vintage clothes and costumes, crafts and teacher supplies, furniture, collectibles, records, books, rugs, housewares.... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

PETS PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

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DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT FLORAL PARK VILLAGE Nov 1st occupancy. 1st floor, 4.5 rooms completely renovated. Includes Kitchen & Dining Area w/ SS appliances, granite counters, dishwasher, Living Room, 2 nice size Bedrooms and new full Bath. Tenants also have use of finished basement with washer /d ryer, yard and 1 car garage. Hardwood floors throughout. Located in SD #22. $2,500 / month. For more information, please call Rose, Ford Realty, 516-655-7501 GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge bright 2 bedroom, 1 bath with dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors, NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,685 + electric. rentals@gardencityborder.com or 516-524-6965 (text or voice)

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GARDEN CITY RENTALS Three rooms, 1 Bed, EIK, A/C, $2,100 Four rooms, 1 Bed, DR, parking $2,200 Two-Three Bedrooms, New Kitchen & Bath $3,350 up Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

GARAGE/PARKING SPACE FOR RENT COMMUTER PARKING AVAILABLE: 2 blocks from Port Washington Railroad. 516883-3200

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Call 516-248-3048 WILLISTON PARK 1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080. WOODBURY, NY CROSSWAYS INDUSTRIAL PARK Available Immediately. Unfurnished and / or furnished windowed office available. Luxury building in prominent location. Reception, conference, room, WI-FI, photocopy and furnished secretarial stations available. Coffee Shop, highway access, parking. Contact for details 516224-5100 or email: jmn@jnovicklaw.com

NORTH FORK FALL RENTAL Jamesport gem available for fall weekly or weekend rental. House boasts large L-shaped inground pool (eco-friendly fresh water); large hot tub; outdoor shower; multi-level deck; BBQ; fire pit; beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; central air; finished basement; sunroom; resort-like setting with farm views; short distance to Iron Pier Beach; close proximity to vineyards and farms for fall fun. Text or call 516-314-8978 for further information.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE BAITING HOLLOW Sunday 9/17 1:00pm-3:00pm 701 Bluffs Drive Soundfront Condo w/ panoramic views. Amazing sunsets. Fully furnished. 2016 total renovation heat, new windows, granite kitchen, insulation, CAC, Baths & hardwood floors. 2 BRs, 2 Baths. Amenities Pool, Tennis & Beach. $575,000 MLS#2956222 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE AUCTION REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURES DUTCHESS COUNTY. Selling properties October 4 @11am. The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie, NY 800-243-0061 AAR, Inc. & HAR, Inc. Free brochure: www.NYSAUCTIONS.com

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HISTORIC NICHOLS, Area/Trumbull. 4 BR, 3 Bth, 3,500 sq ft. Home. Features 2 Fireplaces, Dedicated Office, Hwd Flrs, 3 Car Gar, Manicured Landscaping & Gardens, Large Yd (1.1 acres) w/Inground Pool & Waterfall. Loc Near Excellent Schools & Route 95/Merritt Pkwy For Convenient Commuting • MLS No. 99176570

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JAMESPORT 375’ of Waterfront. Location! Location! Spectacular Views. 140’ of sandy bay beach. Boat dock on property. Cape with 3 BRs. Living Room w/Stone Fireplace. Bring your architect. $ 2,100,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623 JAMESPORT Privacy with a view! Adirondack Contemporary on 1.5 acres set amongst the treetops. Borders preserved land in the back and pond in front. 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. Stone fireplace, CAC, HW floors, 10’ ceilings. 30x24 detached garage/workshop with 8’ overhead door. Close to Jitney stop & town. Must See! Reduced! $749,900 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 LAKEFRONT LAND LIQUIDATION 15 lakefront lots discounted for one weekend only. September 16th & 17th. Sample Offers: 2 acres w/463’ lakefront $49,900; 8 acres w/600’ lakefront $89,900. Unspoiled lake, woods, views, perfect for getaway cabin! 3 hrs NYC! Wine Country! EZ Terms! 888-905-8847 NewYorkLandandLakes.com LAUREL Custom 3000 sf Brick Ranch with deeded beach rights! This home features LR, FDR, Family Room, EIK, MBR w/Bath and additional 3 BRs and Bath. Large laundry room. Walk up attic. $799,000 MLS #2939085 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623 REAL ESTATE AUCTION ROCHESTER, VERMONT 3BR/3BA executive home on 65+ acres w/horse barn, stunning mountain views, 2 ponds, plus 230+ acre parcel. Auction: Oct 8 @12pm. THCAuction.com 800634-7653 RIVERHEAD Rolling Woods. Beautiful home in Beach Community. Grand entrance, LR, DR, Great Rm / Fireplace, Large EIK, 4 BRs, 4 Baths, MBR w/Ensuite & WIC, unfinished bonus room, 2.5 car garage, full basement / workshop & outside entrance, CAC. Parklike grounds. Deeded beach. $740,000. Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

GARDEN CITY couple recently retired and scaling down wish to purchase cape or ranch in GC for all cash. Move at your convenience. Principals: 516-747-1024

SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 GEM BASEMENT DOCTOR: One stop for all your home improvement needs! Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown, wainscoting molding, closets, doors, windows, sheetrock, painting, siding, decks power washed, stained and built. 516-623-9822

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain /rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

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MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

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1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

TUTORING AP BIOLOGY tutor using the Campbell or Sadava books. I use the test banks to show you what you are weak in. Will test you on each chapter or topic and review results with you. If you read the chapters and review with me, this is a pathway to a 5! Ephraim Himelstein. 516384-9865. ephraimhimelstein@ gmail.com COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan, 516-6690587or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results.

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT / ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. MATH TUTOR Middle School Math Teacher at a local district available to tutor your child at reasonable rates in all Math through Algebra CC. A Garden City resident who has enjoyed working with children for many years. Flexible scheduling and location. Please call 516-395-5280

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ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 SPANISH TUTOR: There is a difference. Over 30 years of teaching and tutoring all levels, flexible scheduling, periodic contact with child’s teacher if required. Experienced, dedicated, flexible, collaborative, William Cullen, M.A. Spanish. Call / text 516-509-8174 wdctutor@aol.com

INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com POPPA’S MUSIC: Back to School instrument rentals. 20% off with ad on already low priced school rental rates! Offer expires 9/30/17. Affordable, high quality rentals for all band and orchestra instruments. 168 Jericho Tpke., Mineola. Email allan@ poppasmusic.com 516-747-5107

CLEANING CLEANING SERVICES: Residential and commercial, any day, own transportation, excellent references. Please call 718-343-2829 HOUSE CLEANING: Excellent service, great references, own transportation. Please call Mirian at 516-642-6624

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026 SPARKLING CLEANING SERVICES Offices * Homes * Apartments Own Transportation Free Estimates Experienced with excellent references from many satisfied customers! Call or Text: 516-669-2909

SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology SERVICES & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Reper“FALL” INTO PLACE! Declut- toire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. ter and organize your home / 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmisoffice. We do it all. Create a life sions@gmail.com www.Collegeyou love to look at. Free Consul- ArtsAdmissions.com tation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx COUNSELING and Randi Yerman. 917-751-0395 COLLEGE www.neatfreaks1976.com Insta- SERVICES University of Virginia student looking to program:organizethisnthat vide private college counseling services for kids grades 8-12. I am extremely familiar with the process and will increase your child’s chances of getting Our Service Directory is sure to bring into his/her dream school. Refresults. Call 294-8900 for rates and erences and Resume available information. upon request.Text/call Howie 516-457-3286

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GENERATORS Sales and service. Maintenance contracts. Generac, Kohler. Mohrmann Electric Co., Inc. 516-826-3311 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718887-4400 SCIENCE/HUMANITIES TUTOR: Robert Pena, M.Eng. Ivy educated biomedical engineer and medical student. Tutoring in science, math, humanities and writing for high school and college. Rate: $40 / hr. -Contact: rcp73@cornell.edu or 516-282-4912

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Last Hope Animal Rescue Wine Tasting

Please join Last Hope Animal Shelter on Friday night, September 15th, from 7-10 PM for its night of wine tasting at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station. Admission of $55 includes wine, a light supper and dessert. All proceeds benefit the rescue efforts of Last Hope.

This is always fun night and will include a live auction, Chinese auction and 50/50. Please purchase your tickets in advance using the PayPal link on the website by September 12th. For more information, visit http:// lasthopeanimalrescue.org/wine-tastingfriday-september-15th/ If paying by check, please mail it by September 2nd to be sure it’s received in time.

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Kitten/Cat New Volunteer Orientation Schedule

Volunteers for Last Hope Animal Rescue’s cat program are always greatly needed. It is still kitten season and there are openings on shifts for weekdays and weekends that accommodate any schedule. All orientations are held at Last Hope’s adoption center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Learn more about the cat program, tour the adoption center and find out how rewarding the volunteer experience can be. Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month. The next orientation dates are: Sunday, October 8th, 3PM; Sunday, November 12, 3PM. Schedules may change due to holidays so check the website for updates. Reservations are not needed, but if possible, please fill out and email back a completed volunteer application in advance to volunteer@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or fax to 631-760-5534. You can find more information and a downloadable volunteer application on our web site: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/become-avolunteer/ Mention if you’re planning to attend the orientation.

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Continued from page 8 -bility to them over the responsibility to keep our public and communities safe,” he said. Labriola said for DACA regulations, President Trump threw the ball into Congress’ court “where it belongs.” “It was a strategic move, and the president knows it is an important issue for members of Congress on the left, on the right and in the middle. This is an area of law where everybody feels very compassionate for children around the country who do not really know the country of origin they are from. I think the president told Congress ‘get this done’ and they have six months to get it done. The media and our opponents try to create fear about mass deportations. I know a lot of people are concerned in Nassau County, people are fearful and trying to understand status – I don’t mean to say people should not be anxious or nervous, but I think President Trump wants Congress to do their jobs, and if not he would be forced to do something just as drastic as the last president,” Labriola explained. Martins also stressed a refreshed financial picture involving tax and property re-assessment – changes involving transparency, accountability and eventually balancing the county’s budget. “When I was elected mayor of Mineola in 2003, the parallels to the Nassau County situation today are striking. We had a half-million dollars in budget shortfall and no reserves, $33 million in debt of which $22 million is short-term debt. We needed to approach Moody’s Investor Services in two months and convince them to roll over the $22 million in debt into bonds. But we did that, we put together a master plan, brought the community together and worked together to figure out what we wanted to do with the Village of Mineola. When I left in 2010 the village was healthy, the tax base was stable, we cut our refunds for about $1.3 million a year, and the village was reassessed. Mineola saved simply by making its systems more accurate. That is something we need to get into in Nassau County. We are certainly one of the wealthiest counties in the entire U.S. If we do not have the political will, ability and intestinal fortitude to make decisions that need to be made, then shame on us. I think it comes down to people doing the right things for the right reasons,” he said. County reassessment could curb the $80 to $100 million per year Nassau County spends on tax refunds, Martins said. “Every year we spend that money because there are 62 counties in the state, 57 outside of New York City, and only two have countywide assessment systems. One is small Tompkins County (Ithaca, NY) and the other is Nassau County with over 440,000 parcels in the county all administered from our central area. “The smaller the

assessing unit the more accurate it is and the more capable they are in terms of not only getting assessment right but maintaining that over time. Our system here has become unwieldy,” Martins told the Garden City audience. He notes that no Fortune 500 companies have headquarters in Nassau County. Meanwhile there is one based in Suffolk County, three in Westchester County and 21 headquartered in New Jersey, up from 19 in the Garden State a year ago. Well ahead of the Democratic primary, Laura Curran referenced Martins’ campaign and said he was handpicked “by the Nassau County Republican machine.” At the September 5 forum, Martins was benevolent in speaking about his likely opponent, only describing her career background. A resident commented on the key role of comptroller and Labriola’s qualifications. Labriola noted that his opponent for comptroller, Jack Schnirman, intended to run for county executive this year but settled for the comptroller race “in a deal with Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs.” “He settled for comptroller. You have somebody running that does not really want the job. But this is the job I want, and I prepared my whole life in government politics for this important position – it’s not the kind or job to put somebody in who has to go through on-the-job training. The Comptroller’s office protects your wallet. It is the taxpayer watchdog and the first line of defense,” he said. Labriola commented on Nassau County’s $200 million fund balance “not nearly enough yet” and the role of auditors with trained CPA’s in the division. “It is their job to ensure that each and every vendor that does business with Nassau County is treating you fairly, and it is my job to make sure they’re doing a good job and services they provide to the county. Every single dollar spent by the county must be reviewed and audited before the treasurer cuts a check. That is an important function and I take it seriously. I have ideas on how the office can function even better with controls in place, so nobody is going to rip off taxpayers on my watch,” he said. Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer has worked with both Senator Martins and Steve Labriola over the past few years, since she took office in 2014. She attended the forum in Garden City on September 5 and spoke with The Garden City News in an interview minutes after the event concluded. “Along with some of my fellow the legislators we have worked closely with Jack. I know for a fact that these two candidates have answers to questions on longstanding issues and new challenges, and they have ideas on what Nassau County can do – tangible solutions. These are people and cam-

paigns you can get behind with everything you have and I really believe in them,” Schaefer said. When asked about what Martins, Labriola and the Republican ticket will need to do to spread their messages and encourage voters during the home stretch of the next 60 days, Legislator Schaefer says the approach begins on the ground with greeting residents at LIRR stations and in popular public venues. “They are everywhere they can be, they are meeting a lot of people at our local train stations. I am definitely, 100% coming to their support as I think they are great guys and I have worked with them continuously. As candidates for county offices they represent the quality people and leadership that we need,” she said. Donald Clavin’s closing remarks inside the senior center on September 5 touched on similar thoughts. “[Martins and Labriola] are very serious candidates out there meeting communities and doing this on a regular basis, not hiding behind a spokesperson, and they want to answer the questions you bring forward. Residents of Nassau County want true experienced leadership, these are the right candidates for what is needed in the county,” Clavin said. Garden City resident Bob Orosz previously questioned Martins at a Mineola Town Hall, as scrutiny over county finance is his expertise. In 2010 after County Executive Ed Mangano won the election, he asked Orosz to serve as a volunteer on his Residential Assessment Reform Team, along with Shalom Maidenbaum, Paola Orsini, Bob Orosz and William Wise. In January of 2011 Orosz and the team began its work and completed a 24-page report on problems with the tax assessment system and it recommended solutions, as reported in The Garden City News at the time. On September 5, Orosz pointed at a banner stating “Ethics Reform” and asked Martins how he’d live up to his campaign mantra to end county corruption, and cease the “pay-to-play” for county contracts. “Anyone in political lives can engage in those same things, but you have to judge and you can trust that they are decent people if you vote for somebody. In my experience as a local mayor near here and in my time in Albany and how I conduced myself with the state senate. I made it a point in Mineola to hire the best and the brightest and bring them in, build a team and get things done – results speak for themselves in Mineola. The county is a much bigger entity, but you start with finding the best and brightest and hiring people based on qualifications and not anything else,” Martins said. He told the Garden City crowd a question came up in another meeting, ‘what is the first thing Martins would do if he’s elected?’ Martins says the

answer is ask for all officials’ resignations. “I do not mean it as a threat, but everyone must perform based on their job duties and the challenges the county has. It comes down to personal integrity and it starts with leadership – the campaign sign states disclosure, transparency and accountability, things we all take for granted sometimes and talk about. But my philosophy is really simple – it’s not my money,” Martins said. Labriola spoke about the county’s vendors and said “politics stops on the door the day after Election Day.” “I will create a centralized vendor-experience database. I was inspired from New York City’s Vendex system, as it raises red flags, suspends or debars vendors that have shady records. I will create that as it was one of District Attorney Madeline Singas’ suggested reforms,” he said. Brian Pinnola, past president of The Garden City Historical Society, asked Martins and Labriola about addressing the aged infrastructure of Nassau County. The candidates said balancing the county’s budget would be a factor that allows for capital investment as people would not second-guess infrastructure expenditures. “Once we get that out of the way, I think we need to reinvest in our roads and bridges and look at transportation infrastructure in Nassau County which was built over 100 years ago. Our bus system was built 50 to 60 years ago, post-World War II. We need to look at ways to move people while respecting our residential communities. There are also better ways to tie north and south Nassau together, the parkways or highways, and we can get people north and south better without having to cut through Garden City,” Martins explained. He said he worked with Garden City leaders and mayors for the past 15 years to stop heavy traffic and dangers going through the village. Labriola added that the Democratic Party in the county legislature is holding up capital improvements and any votes that require bonding “in order to extract the Inspector General from the Republicans – a political game.” Labriola told attendees of the Town Hall he believes the voter turnout in 2017 will be high because residents know the importance of the local level politics. “This is the government you see most often in your life. You’ll read about the federal government and the state government a lot but this is the government that is engaging with you each and every day – from taking care of streets, parks, police protection and your healthcare it’s so important to everyday life here. We are on the verge of moving Nassau County to move forward into the 21st century with new, honest and fresh leadership. With us, you will get experience and people who have led with integrity and honesty,” he said.

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From page 1 dents: since January 1, 2017 a total of 29 have been recorded on Cathedral and Third, while six occurred on Fourth Street. She reports that some central homeowners have threatened lawsuits against Nassau County for its inaction and lack of protecting public safety. The timeline of recent traffic light proposals along Cathedral sent to Nassau County include for Third Street in October 2016 and one for Fifth Street in May 2017. Cole says in July she and Keith Hochheiser along with Trustee Mark Hyer met with Commissioner Jackson. GCPD explained communications with Aryeh Lemberger’s offices. Another response was hoped for in August, but nothing was noted to date. For Cole, a simple formula applies to village requests to Nassau County for new traffic signals, whether it’s Third Street and Cathedral or another for Fourth Street and Rockaway Avenue: “The answer we got is it does not matter what you ask for, Nassau County is going to do what they want to do,” she said. Village Trustee from the CPOA Louis Minuto says there’s a danger of the inverse being true: “If you only put something (traffic signals) on Rockaway Avenue then Cathedral will get the flow of traffic. You have got to deal with both,” he said. Cathedral and Rockaway

run parallel south from the Garden City Public Schools Administration Building down to Hempstead Turnpike. The CPOA concerns with record accidents cover spans of the major north-south avenues: Cathedral as well as Hilton Avenue, Rockaway, and Franklin. The discussion in September continues from the June CPOA meeting, when residents looked at how navigation or nearby highways can steer drivers and especially truck traffic into central Garden City. Eric Foster of Third Street lives near the sites of several recent accidents. He questioned why Nassau County hasn’t acted yet, considering if it is a financial issue and if concerned residents could contribute funds for a new traffic signal. Deputy Mayor Trouvé told him “I do not think it is a financial issue.” She spoke to the CPOA audience about efforts and conversations with the county GCPD Commissioner Jackson has been involved in, noting the shocking details he’s had to relay as a car flipped over onto a resident’s front lawn. “It seems that they have a rather rigid protocol over there (at county traffic engineering) and that’s what we are kind of at the mercy of right now – I think we should stay on it, and I feel confident that something will happen. That doesn’t mean they will say yes to install a new traffic light,” she said. The

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Foster said he’s continued to witness cars speeding at over 45 miles per hour at 5:30 a.m. when he takes his dogs for a walk, or when he is walking with his children later in the day. His greatest fear is a loss of life with an accident and a car hitting a pedestrian, let alone a child in the neighborhood. He asked Trouvé what more he and other concerned residents can do, especially having seen nasty crashes firsthand. Foster counters the effectiveness of stop signs as he told residents there are cars not stopping in time at stop signs, as their speed must be over 35 miles an hour. “Someone drives 35 or 40 miles an hour or more and passes my house on Third, they don’t even see the stop signs and boom….they go right into traffic on a street where there’s cars coming,” Foster said. Foster believes installing speed bumps, first through a review and an about-face for Garden City initiated through the Traffic Commission, would eliminate any need to beg Nassau County for the traffic signals on Cathedral. Trustee Minuto commented that Long Beach has speed humps to

curb local car traffic. “They are not the ones that hurt your car but the wide ones,” he said. CPOA director Evelyn Fasano, a resident of Cedar Place, suggested that the new traffic safety subcommittee investigate the potential of speed bumps or speed humps on the central’s numbered streets. Her take is the four-way stop at Hilton Avenue creates a difficult situation for turning onto her block “because of a constant slow roll through the fourway stop” as drivers see it as not a full stop for cars, just a slowing down point. “A speed bump forces you to stop. A stop sign is sort of scout’s honor,” she said at Tuesday’s CPOA meeting. Fasano added a thought Trouvé had brought up to the CPOA involving the details present on the Waze smartphone navigation app, including displays of locations of speed bumps and any police cars present on a route. According to Trouvé, Waze tells drivers not only the best routes but the traffic conditions including police presence. She said sometimes officers “kid around” and go on Waze and then position an unmanned police car in town. “According to Commissioner Jackson, within 15 minutes the car shows up on the app. That sounds so counterproductive to having the app instill safe living and driving around for children, See page 47

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sented, people saying we are going to ‘skin it’ and leave one part (the façade) to make it look like a Wild West move set. That is not the intention. People are reacting to the mayor’s verbal description Mayor Daughney is a non-architect and he said it at the meeting to restructure the place. Architecturally I took a look, I finally went into the building with Beyer, Blinder, Belle (BBB) Architects and Planners, a very noteworthy architectural restoration firm. It is shocking and St. Paul’s building is extremely sick. It needs completely new structural support and to retain some historical pieces on the outside we would have to do some restructuring. Reactions to the idea and saying ‘we will never let any part of that structure change’ is literally if the doctor tells you that you have cancer and they recommend taking your gall bladder out, but instead you say ‘no I would rather die, you are not touching me or taking anything out.’ There WILL BE something catastrophic that happens to that structure in the next two years. Without a doubt there is cracking all along it already,” Minuto says. He went on to describe water infiltrating the interior for many years and masses of pigeon droppings on the top floors because they fly in through broken windows. Garden City’s Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé says her last few conversations with Vinny Muldoon, expert contrac-

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GCHS sports new turf field as Summer 2017 construction wraps up

The summer of 2017 was a busy one throughout the school district as the staff readied all seven school buildings for the first day of the new school year on September 5th. Walls were painted, floors refinished, and the district’s three community-approved Capital Reserve Fund projects – the new turf field and track at the high school, new auxiliary gym windows, and the middle school breezeway windows – all moved forward. Included here are many of the “before” and “after” images of the larger projects. Assistant Superintendent for

Business Ms. Dana DiCapua summarized the work stating, “At the high school, the turf field was installed with fancy new end zones, and the auxiliary gym windows have been replaced with remotely controlled units. Ten classrooms at the middle school received new ceilings and lighting, the ‘big’ gym floors were refinished, the electronic music room was rewired with 28 new computer stations and a white board, the nurse’s office was completely renovated with new ceilings, lighting, floors, and cabinetry, and temporary walls have replaced the breezeway windows

This quadcopter image captured by a high school student shows the field after the old turf was removed.

– the new windows will arrive this fall and be installed when students are not in the building. Asbestos abatement was accomplished at the Administration Building and the prep work is underway for a new propane-powered generator that will ensure that the Administration Building can function even in an extended power outage such as we experienced during and after Superstorm Sandy. The radio system for the Transportation Department was re-done, and the telephone/fax/alarms systems were migrated away from copper wiring to fiber optics with a new

carrier. This fall, all our buildings will receive new staff card readers.” Many thanks to Assistant Superintendent DiCapua, Facility Director Patrick Mehr and all the building and grounds and support staff for their hard work in preparing the schools for Opening Day. As we begin the new school year, the Board of Education, Administration, and everyone at Garden City Public Schools extend their best wishes to all of our students for a successful 2017-2018!

Turf field images by GCHS student Matt Spirakis

In mid-August, the turf field installers worked on the finishing touches.

Middle School head custodian Maurice Mullins prepared the walls of the main office for a fresh coat of paint.

A “before” look at the windows in the High School’s auxiliary gym...

...and the “after” images of the same wall as the installers finish up with the new windows.

The view from the outside courtyard of the high school’s new auxiliary gym windows.

In the middle school, the electronic music studio received 28 new computer stations linked to the teacher’s console and a new white board over the summer.

Ready for the new school year, the completed electronic music studio is ready to provide students with all their electronic music needs.

From afar, this image of a section of the middle school breezeway’s single-pane windows doesn’t appear too deteriorated, but up close, the foundation problems and the scratched and milky glass are apparent.

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The middle school nurse’s office welcomed staff and students on the first day of school with new ceilings, lighting, and freshly painted walls. New cabinets and counters were also installed. Adjacent rooms were reconfigured for a new bathroom, and spaces for resting students, and students needing treatment.

The middle school breezeway is pictured here with its temporary walls. The district expects the windows to be completed and installed this fall.

In early July, the outdated nurse’s office at the middle school was demolished.

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Chamber spends a night with the Rat Pack at Friday Night Promenade

It was nothing but class and cool on Seventh Street on Saturday night at the Spend the Night with the Rat Pack Promenade hosted by the Village of Garden City and The Garden City Chamber of Commerce. Those in attendance enjoyed the music, humor, nostalgia and night of unforgettable fun as

those legendary “kings of cool” come back to life with the smooth sounds of the Frank and Dean tribute band. Thank you to all who attended and all the sponsors who make the promenades possible. Don’t forget to join us this evening on 7th street for the Back to the 80’s Promenade!

Limbo winners receive their prize

The Chamber of Commerce “Rat Pack” (L to R) Director Sean Martens, Executive Director Dennis Donnelly and Director Kevin Walsh. Mayor Brian C. Daughney and Chamber Director Jacqueline Good enjoy the promenade with their children.

“The Gang” (Pictured L to R) Chamber Director Kevin Walsh, Chamber Executive Director Dennis Donnelly, Mayor Brian C. Daughney, Chamber Trustee Liaison John Delaney, Chamber Director Sean Martens and Chamber Director John Wilton Socializing around town at all the hot spots in Garden City

Enjoying a night on the town with their Fedoras tilted just so!

The Frank and Dean Tribute Band fill the streets

45 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, 611 MNR CORP., Plaintiff, vs. DANIELLE MOSER BALAN; MARY MOSEN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on January 26, 2016, 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 October 03, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 123 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY. 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 44 and Lot 40. Approximate amount of judgment is $20,643.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 491/15. Edgar J. Royce, Esq., Referee Robert Bichoupan, P.C., 175 East Shore Road, Suite 270, Great Neck, New York 11023, Attorneys for Plaintiff GC 0681 4X 9/1, 8, 15, 22 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of PAKA REALTY, LLC, Art of Org. filed SSNY 12/19/2005. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process served to 607 Fulton Ave., Hempstead NY 11550. Purpose: any lawful activity. GC 0682 6X 8/25; 9/1,8,15,22,29 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation: H & R Trucks LLC, a New York limited liability company. File with NYS Department of State Division of Corporations and State Records on August 8, 2017 NY office location Nassau County, the general nature of the business is to distribute office supplies in the Long Island area. The office physical address is 30 Branch Place, Roosevelt NY 11575 GC 0684 6X 8/25; 9/1,8,15,22,29 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Fit to Function Occupational Therapy Services, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 6-9-2017.

Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the PLLC at 11 Capri Court, Dix Hills NY 11746. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0685 6x 8/25; 9/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY VILLAGE HALL 351 STEWART AVENUE GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 Pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and Chapter 200 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of said Village will meet in the Village Hall at 351 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, New York on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. to take action on the following matters: 1. APPEAL OF JOSEPH & KRISTINA OTTOMANELLI for a variance of the provisions of Sections 200-15 & 200-46.C of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (444 sq. ft. one story open porch and masonry fireplace, a 278 sq. ft. masonry patio with a 70 sq. ft. outdoor kitchen at the rear) of the existing dwelling, known as 116 OXFORD BOULEVARD (Block 48, Lots 67, Map of Garden City Estate, Zone R-12) the construction of which would: A. exceed the allowable building area of 3,000 sq. ft. or 20% by 311.78 sq. ft. (3,311.78 sq. ft. or 22.02%), and B. reduce the required 15’ ft. minimum side yard setback to not less than (14.72’ ft.) to the proposed masonry fireplace.in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 2. APPLICATION OF NANCY &DAVID M. DUFFY for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, 200-46C, and 20052H of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of a (354 sq. ft.)one story rear addition, and a (240 sq. ft.) one (1) car detached garage with the installation of two (2) air conditioning compressors at the rear

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(while demolishing the existing (374 sq. ft. detached garage), at the existing dwelling, known as 39 EUSTON ROAD (Map of Garden City Estates, Block 72, Lot 11, R-8 district) which would: A. cause the allowable building area of 1,500.0 sq. ft. or 25.0%, to be exceeded by 122.0 sq. ft. (1,622.0 sq. ft. or 27.03%)B. cause the allowable minimum side yard setback of 8.0’ ft. to be reduced no less than (7.8’ ft.), and C. cause the required minimum aggregate side yard setback of 18.0’ ft. to be reduced no less than (17.7’ ft.), and D. reduce the required 10.0’ ft. minimum plot line setback for A/C equipment to not less than (8.0’ ft.)in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 3. APPEAL OF DANIEL & JENNIFER WINTER for a variance of the provision of Sections 200-52H, of the Village Code, so as to permit an installed (2nd) second A/C compressor at the side of the existing dwelling, known as 69 PRINCETON STREET (Lots 71, Block 3, Map of Richlands) the maintenance of which would: A. reduce the minimum required plot line setback of 10.0’ for freestanding A/C equipment to no less than (6.5’), and Note: 1. a variance was granted for one (1) A/C compressor with a plot setback of 6.0’ at the October 27th 2015 hearing.2. said A/C unit has been installed. in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 4. APPEAL OF PHILLIP & VICTORIA SESKIN for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-46C, of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of a (151 sq. ft.) one story rear addition, at the rear of the existing dwelling, known as 75 HAYES STREET (Map of Shaw Gardens, Block P, Lot 16, R-8 district) which would: A. cause the allowable minimum side yard setback of 8.0’ ft. to be reduced no less than (7.9’ ft.), and B. cause the required minimum aggregate side yard setback of 18.0’ ft. to be reduced no less than (16.5’ ft.)in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department.

5. APPEAL OF MR. SHANE DELANEY for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of a 1,180.0 sq. ft. raised deck with a (444 sq. ft.) roofed over portion, at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 107 JOHN STREET (Map Garden City East, Block 142, Lot 2) which would: A. cause the allowable building area of 4,000 sq. ft. or 20%, to be exceeded by 235 sq. ft. (4,235 sq. ft. or 21.2%)in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 6. APPEAL OF ARTHUR & ANDREA GNECCO for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of a (208 sq. ft.) first floor with a (362 sq. ft.) second floor additions, at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 66 ROOSEVELT STREET (Map Stewart Manor, Block 18, Lot 16) which would; A. cause the allowable building area of 1,125 sq. ft. or 25% to be exceeded by 217 sq. ft. (1342 sq. ft. or 26.82%)in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 7. APPEAL OF STARLING HOLDINGS LP for a variance of the provision of 200-45.4C.(2) and 200-52C of the Village code, so as to permit the installation of a permanent backup generator at the premises known as 146 HAMPTON ROAD (Block 89, Lot 87, Map of Garden City Estates, R-12 District), the placement of which would: A. cause the generator to not be co-located with other freestanding accessory equipment.B. reduce the required front setback for accessory structures of 50.0’ to be reduced to no less than (36.6’)in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 8. APPEAL OF JOSEPH & MARY PIZZINGRILLO for a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code, so as to permit the construction of a (200 sq. ft.) detached garage at the rear of the existing dwelling known as 110 BROMPTON ROAD (Map Garden City Estates, Block 47, Lot 62) which would: A. cause the allowable building area of 1,400 sq. ft. or 20% to be exceeded by 373 sq. ft. (1,773 sq. ft. or 25.31%)in accordance with plans filed with the Building Department. 9. APPEAL OF DOUCCE COSMETICS INC. for a

variance of the provisions of Sections 200-7, 200-29 and 20062, of the Village Code, so as to permit and maintain (560 sq. ft.) of first and (915 sq. ft.) of second floor accessory office space, and (885 sq. ft.) of second floor warehouse space, in an existing portion of the building known as 1 COMMERCIAL AVENUE (Map of Descriptive, Block D, Lots 17), the erection of which has: A. exceeded the maximum allowable accessory area of 358 sq. ft. or 10% for the use, to be exceeded by 1,237 sq. ft. (1595 sq. ft. or 44.52%) B. not provided 7 additional off street parking spacesNote: said use and construction has been constructed. in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. 10. APPLICATION & APPEAL OF DAMIEN STILE for authorization of the issuance of a permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 200-45, and a variance of the provisions of Section 200-15, of the Village Code so as to allow the installation and maintenance of a (18’ x 34’ in ground swimming pool with a 7.6’ x 9.0’ spa with a 588.0 sq. ft. open pavilion with a 110.0 sq. ft. 1 story bath and storage room and an 80 sq. ft. outdoor kitchen with 6.0’ ft. high fence in the rear) of premises known 83 ELEVENTH STREET (Block, Lot SE 1, Map of Garden City Central, R-20 district) the construction of which would: A. cause the allowable building area of 5,203 sq. ft. or 20% to be exceeded by 162 sq. ft. (5,305 sq. ft. or 20.62%). in accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department 12. APPEAL OF JARED SULLIVAN & FABIANA TALARICO for a variance of the provisions of Section 20031A of the Village Code, so as to permit the erection of a (54 sq. ft. first floor front vestibule with a 34.0 sq. ft. front step and landing, at the existing dwelling) known as 118 WYATT ROAD (Block 040, Lots 278, Map Country Life Development, R-6 district) the construction of which would: A. reduce the required 30.0’ ft. minimum front yard setback to not less than See page 46

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L E G A L N O T I C E S Continued from page 45 (21.28’ ft.) with respect to the front step and vestibulein accordance with a plot plan filed with the Building Department. END OF CASES The Board may transact any other business that may properly come before the meeting. DATED: September 19, 2017 Karen Altman Garden City, New York 11530 Village Clerk The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen M. Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017 GC 0687 1X 09/15

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From page 40 to actually guide them away from police presence,” she said. The CPOA’s Traffic Commission liaison, Pat DiMattia, told Foster the village maintains a view opposing any installations of speed bumps on local roads: “it has come up in the past, but in terms of the village there’s an ordinance against them as this comes up being a liability issue.” Staying Focused for Traffic Signals Back at the CPOA’s June 12 meeting, DiMattia said Lemberger was not in town to provide any feedback during April, as the Commission now meets bimonthly (the next Commission meeting precedes the September 21 Board of Trustees meeting, starting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall). After the formation of the CPOA subcommittee, DiMattia approached the Village Board of Trustees on the Cathedral Avenue dangers at the Thursday, July 20 meeting. DiMattia tells her fellow CPOA members they must not lose sight of the original goals of traffic lights.

“In July I really pushed back with the Board of Trustees and our mayor – forget the Commission because their power is very limited. Mayor Daughney assured me he’s working with County Executive Mangano. Let’s stay focused on what we really intended and see if we make headway with Nassau County,” she said. Dick Silver, former Garden City Deputy Mayor and trustee, former chair of the Traffic Commission and now a CPOA director, said on September 12 speed bumps aren’t the solution. “One of the things that will work against us is if we lose our focus on what we’re looking at here. We are looking at the intersections and we started requests due to problems at our intersections. Yes speed bumps will slow traffic but once we start putting speed bumps on numbered streets in the central section, what the Traffic Commission and what the Board of Trustees is going to be concerned about is everyone in the village asking for speed bumps. We are trying to control the traffic at intersections to

avoid these accidents. In my view slowing traffic on side streets is not going to materially impact what happens at Cathedral’s intersections,” Silver said. DiMattia looked ahead, telling the CPOA Nassau County will deal with the traffic issues in municipalities and on highways all over the county at its discretion, not first with Garden City despite any imminent danger. “The bigger picture is as critical as the intersection is, I have dealt with Nassau County on numerous intersections in the central section and it goes on, and on and on. I want this taken care of. We can all agree a light is mandatory there but there is something fundamentally wrong with the county process – it’s not just this intersection in the central section it is at least four or five other different areas we have been dealing with for longer than Cathedral and Third. It’s Nassau County and I do not know what their priority list is – pressure seems to be the only thing that makes something happen,” DiMattia said.

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CPOA presses for safety on roads

Deputy Mayor Trouvé reports that since the July meeting Mayor Brian Daughney has placed at least two phone calls and spoke directly with County Executive Mangano on the need to address central Garden City’s growing accident problems. She says besides contacting County Legislator Laura Schaefer as well as other officials, new CPOA President Michael J. Tiedemann also took initiative to call Executive Mangano’s office before summer. Exactly one week after candidate for County Executive Jack Martins hosted a Town Hall with Garden City Republicans, inside the very same Garden City Senior Center large meeting room, Deputy Mayor Trouvé told the CPOA audience on September 12 that it’s possible with a regime change for the county’s top office with the November election, maybe tangible progress can be made with local traffic safety. The CPOA stays alert, hoping not to have to discuss more and more accidents by Election Day or even at next month’s meeting.

After preservationists backlash, St. Paul’s future topic at CPOA meeting

From page 41 City Fire personnel aren’t allowed in St. Paul’s without HAZMAT suits on. The immediate past CPOA President Bob Nouryan asked Trustee Minuto to “paint a picture” of what recreation facilities can be constructed at St. Paul’s. Nouryan told Minuto that over the past 20 years the faces have changed on the Board of Trustees, however the clash of personalities and differences over the best fate for St. Paul’s has been a constant. Nouryan says it’s a cycle despite trustees elected to do what is best for the village and maintain high property values. Several CPOA members wanted Trustee Minuto and Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé to explain just how the eight trustees today see the issue, and how they may eventually vote on a project. Minuto considered the ideas preservationists brought up to The Garden City News in a September 8 article, but he says most suggestions wound up placing St. Paul’s in the hands of private developers. He said on Tuesday night, some CPOA members and other residents represent people who love the building and live in Garden City, but some outspoken organizations “hide behind a very thin veil of preservation.” He cautions that developers “would sell every brick of the place it if means improving their return on investment.” “I don’t trust a developer as far as I could throw them. I do trust people like the CPOA and Village Board of Trustees, people I know, who want to see residents of Garden City use and enjoy that space, designated greenspace, and who don’t want to see harm happen to that building,” he said at

Tuesday’s meeting. Minuto added that motivations for ideas need investigation because “there is someone making a buck somewhere.” CPOA director and village Environmental Advisory Board member Evelyn Fasano says oppositions to planning for St. Paul’s stems from citizens’ concerns on how the project will be paid for. Another CPOA director, Pat DiMattia, said after years of the St. Paul’s debate village-wide heating up in 2009 through 2011, it feels like the subject went dormant for the past six years. Minuto agreed and revealed that he was at the forefront of bringing the Board of Trustees to include it on the Priorities List, in the village’s first year under Mayor Brian Daughney. DiMattia has been inside St. Paul’s several times and has thought about the concepts. She says if a consensus could be reached that preserved the facades, the center hall and the staircase there could be a plan to build new structures behind, starting further inside. DiMattia says the three “main” rooms on the first floor could be expanded and used as host banquet venues for weddings, anniversary parties and other events. Minuto told her that looking at only the first floor rooms means neglecting the other aspects of the interior and their current engineering. He and DiMattia agreed that the neglect of the building for the many years is the root cause of “infighting.” She questions the Board of Trustees process for deliberation on St. Paul’s and holding a dialogue in public. Minuto said he’s carrying the idea on his shoulders asked the deputy mayor to vouch for him “delivering sermons”

on St. Paul’s repeatedly for the other trustees. He and Trouvé say there will be more discussion on St. Paul’s at upcoming Board of Trustees meetings as in August the subject never came up. Trustee Minuto commented on the public recreational use now of St. Paul’s fields with the hundreds of families taking their children to games and practices. “The cheapest and easiest way to do it is to keep it for recreation. It should be for the village. This is not about turning a profit and making a buck, it is about preserving the building and making St. Paul’s a great place potentially yearround,” he said. The concept preservationists recently invoked last week in the News for senior condominiums was knocked down by Minuto, saying the piping, plumbing systems and “basically hospital-grade HVAC units” would be difficult to accommodate with St. Paul’s existing solid walls. Resident Steven Super and the trustee disagreed on the 2011 vote to ‘Save St. Paul’s’ as Super sees it more as a “budgeting vote” or a community referendum on spending tax money to demolish it. “I hear you from a pragmatic standpoint but I live here and interact with lots and lots of people – everybody wants to keep it. More importantly residents would love to see it be a place they can bring their kids. Also what will mean an increase to everybody’s property values?” Trustee Minuto said. He told the CPOA gathering about choices for successful white collar professionals from Manhattan moving to maybe Glen Cove, Manhasset or Garden

City and noticing the difference with a multipurpose and multi-season facility “that will encourage people to be in this community,” he said. Super commented on costs of refurbishing the St. Paul’s building, perhaps closer to $90 million, versus $50 million to knock it down and build a new indoor recreation facility with a gym. “Shouldn’t that be something Garden City explores too?” he asked Minuto. The trustee says knocking St. Paul’s down would be the loss of a major opportunity “to preserve something part of the fabric of this community in the building itself.” He says there are tangible benefits to doing the same recreational pieces while maintaining a piece of architecture in town. Super cited examples of indoor recreation facilities that have indoor pools, and Minuto thought of the Chelsea Piers Connecticut sports complex in Stamford with ice hockey rinks and other sports. Minuto said winter is the only season lacking for St. Paul’s to serve as a host for kids sports and activities. Also the trustee says seniors and other residents would benefit in cold weather if there were an indoor facility for casual running or walking. He vows the structure would not approach $100 million for St. Paul’s. When Fasano asked again about financing for a St. Paul’s project, Minuto told her the Board will discuss this and he is sure the village can come up with a very viable plan “that is not going to bankrupt anybody.” DiMattia asked if the entire Board of Trustees is willing to accept a plan, Minuto said “everyone is curious to hear something.”

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Pastel Art Class with Arleen Urban

Our adult pastel art program is open to adults who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. The class will meet for ten weeks from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning Friday, September 15 in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. The cost of this program is $140. To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For further information, call the Recreation and Parks Office at 465-4075.

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 9 a.m. at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane beginning Thursday, September 7th. 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. To register for this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

“Zumba Gold" Classes for the Active Senior or Beginner

The fall session of our “Zumba Gold” fitness class will be held on Thursday afternoons at 2:15 p.m. 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 eight week session will begin Thursday, September 14th. The price for the session is $48. To register this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

Beginner Mah Jongg for Seniors

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner Mah Jongg lessons to our seniors. This six week course will cover the basics of the game

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and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Monday from 11 am to 1 pm beginning Monday, October 2nd. The cost of this six week class will be $48 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 the month of September

Wednesday, September 20 at noon - End of Summer Barbeque – This luncheon is free but space is limited and reservations are necessary by calling the Recreation and Parks Office at 4654075. You may only register one other person beside yourself when you call. Please note - this event is now filled. Thursday, September 21 at 10 a.m .– Computer 1st Grade - This class will take the next steps 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. You must have basic knowledge of the computer or have attended Computer Kindergarten to attend this class. Space is limited and reservations are necessary by registering at the Senior Center. Tuesday, September 26 at 1 p.m. – “Beautiful Me” Program for Senior Women – This workshop will help bring the beauty that is inside all women to the outside. The program will help make us comfortable with who we are and help us appreciate our own skills and qualities. Space is limited to 15 and reservations are necessary by registering at the Senior Center. Register for any of the above programs EXCEPT the barbeque by calling The Senior Center at 385-8006. To make a reservation for the barbeque, please call the Recreation and

Parks Office at 465-4075.

Fall trips for Garden City Seniors

Here is the beginning of Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. More trips will be added in the coming weeks. 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. Thursday, October 19 – Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate. We will take a coach bus Westchester County where we will receive a guided tour or Kykuit, the home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. After exploring the mansion and its grounds we will head to lunch at a local waterfront restaurant. The cost of this trip will be $105, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, November 8 at noon – Westbury Manor for lunch and “Fiddler on the Roof”. We will travel by recreation bus to Westbury Manor and return when the show ends. The cost of this trip will be $40, checks only made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. Tuesday, November 14 at 2 p.m. – “Married to Broadway” featuring the stars of “Les Miserables” at NYCB Theatre in Westbury. We will travel by recreation bus and enjoy this musical revue, returning when the show is over. Tickets for this show are $40, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, December 6 – Metropolitan Museum of Art and Bryant Park. We will travel by coach bus to the Metropolitan, where we will have time to view the Michelangelo exhibit as well as the MET’s famous Christmas tree and crèche and the many other wonderful treasures the museum holds. Lunch will be on your own at the museum. We will then visit Bryant Park’s Winter Village and Holiday Market before we head home. Please be advised that walking is involved in both the museum and Bryant Park. The cost of this trip is $67, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel.

Garden City Update

The Garden City Special Police are comprised of residents who choose to give of their free time and energy by volunteering to help maintain the quality of life in Garden City. Their commitment to excellence and dedication to the community helps to give our Village a higher level of safety and security to its residents. The Special Police assist the Police Department by conducting crowd control at parades, traffic control

at fairs, crossing pedestrians at special events and special patrols. Please consider becoming a member of the Garden City Special Police force. If you are a Village resident, 18 years of age or older, and are interested in giving a little back to your community call 742-9603. Anyone interested in joining the Special Police can download an application on the Village’s website, www.gardencityny.net, under the Police Department tab.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees will next meet

Thursday, September 21, 2017. The meeting will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. Residents are encouraged to attend. We expect to be discussing the following topics: • Potential changes to our Village Building Code, including the length of time that permits will be allowed to remain open and potential fees for violations; • The results of bids received for the new Village Water Tower; and • Possible changes in the manner by which residents can request temporary overnight parking

Monday, December 11 - Join Garden City Recreation and Parks on a Senior Trip to the Metropolitan Opera House for a Performance of Vincenzo Bellini’s “Norma”. We will travel by coach bus, leaving St. Paul’s parking lot around 3:15 p.m. When we arrive dinner will be on your own. There are many restaurants in the neighborhood. Show time is at 7:30 p.m. and we will travel home when the opera is over. The cost of each ticket will be $85, checks only made payable to Jo Falabella.

Exercise for Seniors

Recreation and Parks is offering the following exercise classes for seniors at The Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. For the next few months the classes will be free in order to for you to try each class, after which they will be offered at a nominal charge. Classes are open to all seniors ages 60 and older who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. Classes might be canceled due to a special event or trip so please check the bulletin board at The Senior Center for updates. MONDAYS Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m. Tai Chi with Connie at 1 p.m. Meditation with Connie at 2 p.m. TUESDAYS Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 a.m. Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 a.m. Chair Yoga with Connie at 11 a.m. THURSDAY Exercise with Joy at 9 a.m. (paid class, prior registration is needed) Yoga for all Levels with Allie at 11:15 a.m. FRIDAY Exercise with Felicia at 9:45 a.m. Resistance Bands w/ Felicia at 10:45 a.m. Meditation with Connie at noon Tai Chi with Connie at 1 p.m.

The Office Cat

From page 10 ly drove to a residence of a previous acquaintance in violation of an Order of Protection. Road Rage: On September 12 police responded to Clinton Road where a male driver stated that while stopped at a red light, two male passengers of a white pick-up exited their vehicle, one holding a large pipe. The one with the pipe proceeded to break the rear window of the victim’s vehicle. Both men then chased the victim around his vehicle before leaving the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

permanent superintendent. Please join us for one or both of these forums to help the Board of Education establish a profile of the characteristics and experience that community members would like to see in the new superintendent, and to aid the Board in formulating critical interview questions for the slate of candidates. Thursday, 9/28: GCPS Community Forum for Superintendent Search at GCHS Library at 7:30 pm Friday, 9/29: GCPS Community Forum for Superintendent Search in Lower Conference Room in GC Public Library at 9:30 am

Photo Days

Schedule the haircuts, and practice those prize-winning smiles! Friday, 9/15: Locust, Hemlock, and Homestead Tuesday, 9/19 and Wednesday, 9/20: GCMS during scheduled gym periods Wednesday, 9/20: Stratford and Stewart

School-grown at the GC PTA-sponsored garden at Hemlock, this zucchini weighs a whopping 7 pounds! Mrs. Bellovin, principal, inspires her students to think big!

GC Sportswear

The GC vest is back… among other favorite quality items, featuring Under Armour and Sport-Tek brands! Visit the GC PTA Sportswear display at all Back to School Nights (see dates below) to view the latest items on sale via the online store, plus Cash & Carry items are ONLY available at these events: Saturday, 10/14: GC Homecoming and Fall Festival Street Fair on 7th Street from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 10/21: Sportswear Saturday at St. Paul’s Field House from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, 10/23: Closing of GC Sportswear Online Store http://bit.ly/ SportswearStore17 Saturday, 11/18: Sportswear pick up at GCHS from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Back to School Nights (BTSN)

Please refer to the letter from your

respective school’s PTA Directors for details about BTSN. This is a terrific opportunity to support your child’s educational experience with school information and classroom volunteering opportunities. Monday, 9/18: Hemlock at 6:30 p.m. Monday, 9/18: Homestead at 6:30 p.m. Monday, 9/25: Middle School at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, 9/26: Stratford at 6:30 p.m.

PTA at the BOE

Tuesday, 9/19: Board of Education Work Session Topic: Bus Safety Overview at GCHS Library at 8:15 p.m Garden City Public School’s Board of Education invites members of the Garden City community to attend and participate in the process of developing a profile of the school district’s new,

WPOA to meet on Sept. 19

On Tuesday, September 19 at Homestead School, at 7:30 p.m., the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will have a General Meeting with invited guest speaker of the Long Island Rail Road, Mr. Hector Garcia. Mr. Garcia is Senior Director of External Affairs for the Long Island Railroad and his presentation will begin after the WPOA Officers and Directors address Village and Western Section concerns. The WPOA will have a sign in table for new members ($25 for the year) and also a $5, 50-50 raffle. Please take a look

at our new web site at gcwpoa.com and on Facebook, search “Garden City Western Property Owners Association” and like our page! At this general meeting, we will be seeking volunteers for the Nominating Committee for Village Trustee and releasing our full Fall calendar. Please feel free to bring a neighbor or friend who lives in the Western Section. For more information please call or text Gerry Kelly at 302-547-0800 or gerry7th@gmail.com

Upcoming GCPTA Meeting

Thursday, 9/28: GCMS PTA Meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Attention Elementary Parents

Friday, 9/15: “Photo Days” for Locust, Hemlock, and Homestead Wednesday, 9/20: “Photo Days” for Stratford and Stewart

Attention GCMS Parents

Friday, 9/15: 8th Grade Welcome Back party Thursday, 9/28: PTA Meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Attention GCHS Parents

Tuesday, 9/26: “Mini College Fair” (Students Only) in GCHS Library from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9/27: High School Guidance Meeting for Parents of Freshmen in Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, 9/27: “GCHS Club Fair” (Students Only) during lunch periods Thursday, 9/28: Fall Sports Yearbook Photo in GCHS Gym at 2:45 p.m.

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Garden City PTA News

Reminder: Schools are closed on Thursday, 9/21 and Friday, 9/22, in observance of Rosh Hashanah

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Who We Are

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 longstanding 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!

“Jump In! Help Protect Long Island’s Water”

St. Joseph’s Parish will be hosting “Jump In! Help Protect Long Island’s Water” on Sunday, October 1, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph’s School auditorium, 450 Franklin Avenue. Parking is available in the school lot and access to the auditorium is on 4th Street. This presentation is a consumer awareness and educational program designed to help Long Islanders understand where our drinking water

comes from, and how our daily activities affect the quality of our drinking and surface waters. The speaker is Mr. Matthew Rizzo, Project Manager for Grassroots Environmental Education, 52 Main Street, Port Washington, NY [LIWater.org and Grassrootsinfo.org] Questions? Please contact St. Joseph’s Parish Social Ministry office @ 747-7120 or asirianni@stjosephsgc. com There is no fee to attend.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library Children’s LEGO Club – Tween and Teen 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 is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 and will be asked to help with set-up and clean-up before and after the program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Volunteers can sign-up for the following Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.: • Thursday, October 12 • Thursday, November 9

Tween Chess Club

Join us for the monthly meetings of the Tween Chess Club. The Library will provide chess boards for tweens to play. This program is for Tweens Grades 4-7. Registration is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens should have a general knowledge of how to play chess as no instruction will be provided. The chess club will meet on the following Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: • October 11 • November 29

Teen Advisory Board Meetings

Tweens and Teens Grades 6-12 can earn volunteer hours and help work on some fun programs and projects at the Library, including working on the Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party on Friday, October 27, creating new Quidditch Hoops for our Tween Quidditch Tournament on Saturday, November 18, and making decorations for our Teen Holiday Cookie Swap and Movie on Saturday, December 16. Sign-

up for meetings is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). The Teen Advisory Board will have general meetings on the following days from 5 - 6 p.m. • Wednesday, September 20 • Monday, October 16 • Tuesday, November 7 • Wednesday, December 6 Can’t make a general meeting? Find ways to still help out by contacting Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta. Additional volunteer hours will be posted in the Tweens and Teens Room at the Library during the last week of each month for the following month; postings will include when volunteers can begin signing-up online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ) for the upcoming month’s hours.

September Volunteer Hours

Volunteers Grades 6-12 can stop by to work on various library projects on the following days/times in September: •Monday September 25, 6 - 8 p.m. •Wednesday, September 27, 4 - 6 p.m. •Thursday, September 21, 2 - 4 p.m. (Rosh Hashanah/Schools Closed) •Sunday, September 24, 2 - 4 p.m. Registration is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. For questions, please email Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242.

Pumpkin Painting

Tweens and teens grades 6-12 are welcome to join us for an afternoon of painting pumpkins! Each registrant will paint a pumpkin for display in the Library during October as part of our Pumpkin Painting Contest. Registrants will not be allowed to take pumpkins home until the pumpkin display is complete, which will run through November 3. Please note, this program is pending pumpkin availability and may be canceled or postponed if pump-

Make your own personalized wood wall art Garden City Public Library Monday, October 23rd at 6:30PM Register Saturday, October 14th at 9:30AM If you look on Pinterest or stroll through any craft or home décor store, you have seen the beautiful typography and wood signs that line the aisles. Did you ever wonder how to create those lovely weathered wood wall art signs? Creating your own one of a kind, doit- yourself sign is so much easier than you think. With a little elbow grease

and some artistic flair you can make stunning wall art for any room in your house! Come make your own personalized wood wall art on Monday evening October 23rd at 6:30. In person registration for Garden City Public Library cardholders begins on Saturday, October 14th at 9:30 AM. Registration is limited to 25 participants. Non residents may register beginning October 20th .

kins are not available for purchase before the scheduled date of the program. Registration is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Pumpkin Painting Contest

Help make the Library festive this October by participating in our Pumpkin Painting Contest! This program is for grades 6-12. Those who register for the Pumpkin Painting on September 23 are automatically registered for the contest. Those who are not registered for the Pumpkin Painting program on September 23 must supply their own pumpkin. Registration to participate in the contest is required and is underway online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ). Pumpkins should be submitted between September 25 and October 15. Pumpkins will be displayed October 16 through November 3. Pumpkins can be picked up beginning November 4 and will be available to pick up until November 10. Pumpkins not picked up by November 10 will be thrown out. Pumpkins must be painted, not carved. Winners of the contest will be announced by October 25. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

ACT/SAT/PSAT Practice Exam with C2 Education

C2 Education will be conducting a practice exam. Registrants may choose the ACT, PSAT, or SAT to take. Registration is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ).

Babysitting Workshopp

Tweens and Teens Grades 6-12 can sign-up for our Babysitting Workshop! This is a two part workshop. Registrants are required to attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Registration is required and is underway online

via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. The Babysitting Workshop will meet on the following Mondays: •September 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. – Safety Session. Officer Richard Pedone from the Garden City Police Department and Steve Espey from the Garden City Department of Recreation will conduct this safety session. • October 2, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. – First Aid Session. RNs Georgette Basso and JoAnn Tanck will conduct this first aid session. Participants are asked to bring a doll so they may practice the proper ways to hold a baby while feeding or diapering.

Yak and Snack Book Club Meetings

Join us for this fall’s book discussions. These programs are for grades 6-12. Registration begins Monday, September 18. Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Tweens and Teens Room. Drinks and snacks will be served at the meetings. Meetings will take place on the following Mondays, 7:00PM-8:00PM: • October 16: Coraline by Neil Gaiman • December 11: Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson.

Teen Book Club Leaders

Earn volunteer hours by being a teen book discussion leader during one of our Yak and Snack Book Club meetings on either Monday, October 16 or Monday, December 11, 7 - 8 p.m. There is a maximum of two volunteers per meeting. Volunteers may only volunteer for one book club meeting per season. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Teen Book Club Leader for one of our book club meetings, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242.

SCORE Small Business Workshops Garden City Public Library Tuesday, September 19th and Tuesday, September 26th at 7PM The Garden City Public Library welcomes SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business, which is hosting two workshops this fall. Starting your own business can be fun and rewarding. A little knowledge on how to begin and sustain a business is more than helpful. SCORE volunteer counselors are people who have had careers in business who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience with new entrepreneurs. This first workshop on Tuesday, September 19th at 7PM is for people who are thinking about starting a new business or people who already have a small business. It includes financing a

business, legal entity structures, paying taxes and keeping financial records, and business plan introduction. On Tuesday, September 26th at 7PM, SCORE will present “Marketing Your Own Business”. If no one knows about your product or service, how can they buy it? Awareness is the first principle in marketing. SCORE mentors identify the basics to market your business and help to determine your target audience. You will learn marketing disciplines, budgeting and the key elements to write a marketing plan to reach your specific audience, advertising. All are welcome. You may attend either or both of these programs. No registration is required for these programs.

Fall aka Autumn

It is the summer’s great last heat, It is the fall’s first chill: They meet. –Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt Fall officially begins on Friday, September 22nd, at exactly 4:02 PM EDT. Ah, the crisp air of fall, harvest time and apple picking! Who doesn’t love the fall? In the garden, asters and chrysanthemums bloom as orange pumpkins and corn mazes abound. Baseball season hits the homestretch, while football season is just warming up. Halloween and Thanksgiving are around the corner as temperatures begin to drop, nights begin to get longer, and woodland critters start preparing for winter. Autumn books are available such as: “Hocus Pocus, It’s Fall!” by Anne Sibley O’Brien, “Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall” by Kenard Pak, “A Fall Festival” by Cliff Griswold, and “Fall Leaves” by Erika L. Shores.

What’s Happening this Fall at the Library

Registration for the fall storytimes for Garden City residents will begin on Monday, September 18 at 9:30 AM online (www.gardencitypl.org ) on Eventkeeper. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, October 2nd . You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the storytime. Please arrive promptly to the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. Rhyme Time Storytime For children ages 6 months – 29 months (born May 2015 - April 2017) with a parent or caregiver. Program is thirty minutes. Thurs. at 10:00 a.m.; Oct.5 - Nov. 30 (No Oct. 26, Nov. 23) You and Your Toddler Storytime, ages 2 ½ – 3 ½ (born April 2014 – April 2015) with a parent or caregiver. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. Mon. at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 2 – Nov. 27 (no Oct. 9) Tues. at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 3 – Nov. 28 (no Oct. 31 or Nov. 7) Little Listeners Storytime, ages 3 – 5 (born Oct. 2012 – Oct. 2014, not yet in

Kindergarten), without an adult. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. Tues. at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3 – Nov. 28 (no Oct. 31 or Nov. 7) Thurs. at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5 – Nov. 30 (no Oct. 26, Nov. 23) Kindergarten and First Grade Combined Storytime, for children presently enrolled in Kindergarten and First Grade. Program is forty-five minutes. Tues. at 3:45 p.m. Oct. 3 – Nov. 28 (no Oct. 31 or Nov. 7)

Book Discussions

Registration for Chapter Chat and The Book Ends is in the Children’s Room only, beginning on Monday, September 18. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, October 2. Please arrive promptly to the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. All programs are one hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. Chapter Chat, for children in Grade 2. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more. Mon., Oct. 23, 4 - 5 p.m. Andy Shane, HERO at Last, by Jennifer Jacobson. The Book Ends, for children in Grades 3, 4 and 5. Join us for games and activities. Mon., Dec. 4, 4 - 5 p.m. The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13, by Honest Lee. Tween Book Discussion, for children in Grades 4-7. Mon., Nov. 6, from 6 - 7 p.m.. Discuss the book Wonder, by R. J. Palacio, in anticipation of the upcoming movie opening Nov. 17. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) with a Library card beginning Mon., Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Bring a brown bag dinner. A beverage and snack will be provided.

Children’s Programs

*Drop-in LEGO Club Thursdays, October 12, November 9 Come with your old friends and make new friends at our LEGO Club. This monthly club meets on three Thursday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00PM and is for children in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. No

registration required. Space is limited. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Library will provide LEGO bricks for children to build with during the program. The Drop-In LEGO Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through LEGO donations from Library patrons. *Up In The Air with the Long Island Children’s Museum Saturday, October 14 This program is for children in Grades K-2 at 12:00 p.m. and grades 3-5 at 1:30p.m. Registration is required online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card. Registration begins Mon., Oct. 2 at 9:30 a.m. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Preschool Halloween Costume Party Thursday, October 26 This fun program is for children ages 2 ½ through 5 (not in kindergarten) and an adult caregiver and runs from 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy music and more with your favorite Children’s Librarians. Costumes are encouraged! Costume parade through the Library starts at 10:15 a.m. No registration required. Space is limited. Families will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. *Family Gingerbread House Program with The Baking Coach Saturday, December 2 This program is for children ages 2 ½ through fifth grade and up to three other family members and runs about 90 minutes. Choose one time slot: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., or 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.. Registration is required. Only one member per household registers. Registration begins Mon., Nov. 20 at 9:30 p.m. on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) with a library card. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. *Full Steam Ahead with A Time for Kids Wednesday, December 6

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News From the Children’s Room

This 45-minute program, beginning at 7:00 p.m. is an interactive educational program for children ages 2 ½ -5 (not in Kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Registration is required and begins Mon., Nov. 27 at 9:30 a.m. on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Tween Programs for Tweens in Grades 4 - 7 Monthly Chess Club Thursday October 11 and November 29 This monthly club meets on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00PM and is for tweens in grades 4-7. No instruction will be given. Tweens should have a basic understanding of the game. The Library will provide chess games for tweens to use. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card and began on September 6th.

Tween Quidditch Tournament Saturday, November 18 1 - 2PM Sign up for a team and compete in our Quidditch Tournament! Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. This program is open to tweens in Grades 4-7. Registration required. Registrants must sign up for a team or to be the Snitch in advance online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card beginning Monday, October 30 at 9:30 a.m.. There are limited spots on each team and to play as the Snitch. Registrants are asked to wear the color of the team they are signed up for (Green – Slytherin, Blue – Ravenclaw, Red – Gryffindor, Yellow – Hufflepuff) and Snitches are asked to wear black. *Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

Beyond Downton Abbey: High Society in New York & London Garden City Public Library Thursday, September 28, at 2PM Marilyn Carminio will discuss three decades of high society on both sides of the Atlantic beginning in 1870’s New York and concluding with the

Edwardian Era in London. She will examine the intricate codes of conduct defined by “the” Mrs. Astor, society’s undisputed leader, along with changes brought about from the entrance of the new rich led by Mrs. Vanderbilt.

Then it’s off to Edwardian England and the American “Dollar Princesses” who exchanged money for titles. This social history of the era will define appropriate etiquette for ladies and gentlemen of the period from the right way to cut

Calling all College students!

a cherry tomato to the “proper” rules of conducting an affair! All are welcome. No registration is necessary. This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Have an outstanding GPA, honor-roll, internship? Let us know about your transcending achievements then show your family, friends & neighbors! E-mail your most prized achievements, along with your name and contact info to: Editor Meg Norris - Editor@GCnews.com

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Fall Plant Sale at St. Joseph School Fall Festival FALL FESTIVAL ORDER FORM 2017

NAME: PHONE NUMBER & EMAIL: Deadline for Ordering is September 22nd ORDERS RECEIVED WITHOUT PAYMENT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. All orders will be availble for pick up at the Fall Festival on October 3th between 10-4

Fall Plants

Qty

8" Hardy Mums 12" Hardy Mums

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White Purple White

Yellow Maroon Yellow

Bronze Lavendar Bronze

Purple

Maroon

Lavendar

Bushel Mums

White

Yellow

Bronze

in wooden bushel with straw

Purple

Maroon

Lavendar

9" Ornamental Kale

White/

Purple/

Green

Pink

Total Qty

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$15 $ $25 $ $6

Combination Bushel (combination of millet, kale and mum (assorted colors) in a wooden bushel with straw)

Fall Decorations

$25 $ Qty

Total Qty

Total Due

Jack Be Littles (two per order)

Mixed Gourds (a variety of 4 gourds)

$12

Corn Stalks Bunch (8-10 stalks per bunch)

Straw Bales Large (approx 32"-36" Wide)

$15 $

Tabletop Décor Combination (mixed gourds and one bunch of Indian corn)

Lawn Décor Combination (2 Corn Stalk Bunches and 2 Straw Bales)

Pumpkins

$40 Qty

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$ Total Due

Small (3-5lbs - our most popular size)

Medium (6-8lbs)

$12

$20

Large (10-20lbs)

TOTAL ENCLOSED $ You can submit your order online @ www.sjspta.com beginning on September 14th! If mailing, send orders with payment to: SJS PTA 450 Franklin Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 Orders may also be sent into the school office with your child - please clearly mark envelope All checks should be made out to: St. Joseph School PTA

Decorate your home with the beautiful selection of fall plants at St. Joseph’s School Fall Festival. Now is the time to decorate your front stoop with the lovely colors of autumn! From bushel mums in six gor-

geous colors to straw bales and Jack Be Littles, St. Joseph School can help. Order now through Sept. 22nd online at

Troop #1242 helps victims of Hurricane Harvey Brownie Troop 1242 wanted to do something to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. When the girls heard Croxley’s Ale House in New Hyde Park was collecting items to drive down to Texas, they decided to help. Collecting everything from diapers, toi-

letries, baby food, dog food, and clothes the troop did its part to help. It was a valuable lesson learned. Helping your fellow citizens in a time of great need. The troop would also like to thank their family and friends who donated.

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www.sjspta.com or use the paper order form near this article. All orders can be picked up at the 5th annual St. Joseph School Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 30th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m, at the Fourth Street entrance of the school and bring the whole family for a day of fun! There will be local vendors, as

well as Oktoberfest food and beverages. The kids will have bouncy houses, a trackless train, carnival games, craft tables and a pumpkin patch to keep them busy! See www.sjspta.com/fall-festival. html for more details. We look forward to seeing you there!

Come check out what makes Pack 7 Special Pack 7 will feature an Exotic Pet Zoo Show at its Kick-Off Pack Night on Friday September 15th. The event will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Stewart School gym, and is for grades 1 - 4. There is more fun to come with Cub Scouts: • Camping – archery, swimming, fishing, rock climbing • Trips – Sleepovers at Museums, LI Ducks games, West Point Football and Cadet Tours

• Pinewood Derby®- build and race a model car with your son • Blue and gold banquet – party for members and their families • Service projects – food drives, conservation projects, etc. • A great way to spend time with your son! Contact Michele Mierzejewski for more information at michemez@yahoo. com

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This is one of the original ten houses built in 1872 by A.T. Stewart demonstrating the taste and elegance for his new village. These houses were identical and were later nicknamed “Apostle” houses by the Cathedral school children. This particular house was located on the SW corner of Cathedral Avenue and Fifth Street when Fifth Street ran through to Rockaway Avenue. Today, that would be between the Bishop’s house and the Cathedral. In 1879, the house was struck by lightening and destroyed. This photo was taken on June 28, 1877, the day the Cathedral cornerstone was laid as it can be seen under construction in the right of the photo. Originally, there were three Apostles on Rockaway Ave., three on Cathedral Ave., and four on Hilton Ave. This has been incorrectly reported in both Smith books and Seyfried’s book. Of the original ten, four are gone. This one destroyed by fire in 1879, two demolished in 1930 on Hilton Avenue to build the Hilton Hall Apartments and one demolished on the SE corner of Hilton Avenue and Fifth Street in 1949. Of the six remaining, all are in their original locations except for one which was moved twice. Once,across Fifth Street when St. Mary’s expanded in 1902 and once again in 1988 when it was moved to 11th Street.

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With less than a month away, organizers of the Garden City High School Class of 1977’s reunion are still looking for some classmates and need your help! If you know of the whereabouts of any of classmates listed below please send an email with their contact info to gchsclassof77@gmail.com. The GCHS Class of 1977 reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel. Volunteers are also needed to represent the Class of 77 in the Homecoming Parade earlier that day. The Homecoming Game will be at 1 p.m. Check out the reunion’s Facebook Page: Garden City High School Class of ’77 Reunion. Payment information: gchs40pay@gmail.com. Info on classmates, parade crew, or general questions: gchsclassof77@gmail.com Don’t miss out on this special night to reconnect with old friends, make some new ones or just to enjoy seeing this great group of classmates again. See you Oct. 14th @ 6:30 p.m. for the Class of “77 40th Reunion!

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John Allen, Donna Anderson, John Ascher, Neil Attardi, Laura Baab, John Baier, Brian Baird, Thomas Baker, Mike Balboni, Janet Barnaby, Dave Beach, Tom Bergin, Craig Bernhart, Kenneth Bock, Ken Bohan, Steve Bonadonna, John Botti, Donald Bourcet, Tim Boyle, Billy Brancato, Joan Breen, Fran Brennan, Kate Brierton, Clark Brink, Tom Brown, Steve Burke, Al Caccamo, Kathleen (Gallagher) Cahill, Kerry Callahan, Joe Canzoneri, Ed Castellano, Billy Cavallo, Tom Cavuoti, Joe Chingas, Mike Chisena, Daniel Christenbury, Sarah Coelho, Betsy (Hix) Colby, Jim Coleman, Steve Collier, Jenny (Fuller) Collins, Frank Connolly, Sue Connolly, Maria Corcacas, Michael Crumley, Mary Culkin, Jerry Cullen, Bob Cusack, Bill Daly, Greg Daly, Maura Deegan, John DeFillippe, Peggy DeFranza, Ellen Delahunty, Flo Delloiacono, Ellie DeLucia, Kathy (McGann) Deutsch, John DeVincentis, Jeff DiRusso, John Dodd, Diane Donovan, Karen Drewitz, James Drymiotis, Darcy Duggan, Kent Elssmann, Jim Emmert, Keith Enderle, Fred Fischer, Katy (Foxen) Faivre, Chris Fay, Connie Ferencik, Sean Flaherty, Julie Fleener, Gar Fletcher, Beth-Anne Flynn, Megan Foehr, Tim Fottrell, Kevin Fox, Richard Fox, Donald Fraser, Marc Frazer, Janet Fromann, Jill Gall, Cathy Gallagher, Lisa Gallic, Robert Gelman,

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Raymond Genadry, Russell Grappone, Matt Gresalfi, Lori Guissinger, Lance Guliani, Pat Hambleton, Ray Hayes, Michael Heaney, Sue Helmus, John Herlihy, Grace Hill, Mark Hollis, Richard Holzmaier, Theodore Holzmann, Barbara (Frank) Hornstein, Paul Hoyt, Robin Hubbard, Katherine Hunter, Pam (Bond) Irwin, Thomas Issing, Rich James, Christopher Jones, Nancy Joyce, Robert Junge, Lisa (Donnell) Just, Christopher Kalangis, Libby Kilbourn, John Kovary, Karin Kvalden, Elaine Lazarakis, Art Lewis, Barbara Linder, Janet Lucek, Stu Ludemann, George Lutz, Elizabeth Lynam, Sally Lynch

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Pack 55 knows how to have fun & catch fish Pack 55 Cub Scouts and family members caught over 200 fish during a late August fishing trip. Scouts, siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles had an awesome time together fishing calm seas aboard a charter boat out of Captree State Park. The weather was perfect and the fishing action intense. During the four hour excursion the boys learned how to bait rigs with clam and used that skill to hook numerous porgies and sea bass, sometimes two at a time!

When the boys weren’t reeling in fish they were laughing and telling jokes, and sharing memories of the past year’s scouting adventures. Those adventures included spending a night on the Intrepid, hiking at Bethpage State Park, attending Scout Day at West Point and Citi Field, making s’mores at the spring picnic and campout, participating in flag ceremonies and campfire skits during a Cub-Family Weekend at Schiff Scout Reservation, racing pinewood derby cars, and performing ser-

vice while manning the goldfish booth at the Memorial Day Fair. After this successful fishing trip, the boys have more stories to share as they embark on new adventures in the 2017-18 scouting year beginning this September. Attendees bringing home fish for dinner included: Sebastian Bernardo and Joseph Lippens (Webelos), John Barone (Bears), Patrick Corrigan, Christian Licari and Ryan Lotito (Wolves), Sophia Bernardo, Sophie Lippens and Leah Lotito (siblings).

For more information on Pack 55 please visit Pack55GardenCityNY on Facebook. Registration for the 2017-18 year is currently open and all boys entering grades 1-4 are welcome. Please contact Virginia Barone at vrowe1123@ verizon.net or (917) 282-0731 if you are interested in registering your child. Pack 55 hopes to see you at our first Pack meeting on Monday, September 25th beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Stratford School. Adventure and memories await – come join us!

Pack 55 Wolf Scouts enjoying time together

Pack 55 after its voyage on the Laura Lee Express

Pack 55 members anticipating a big catch

Pack 55 members taking a break between fishing grounds

Fall Prevention Awareness Day According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), each year, 2.8 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Furthermore, one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury. These injuries can make it hard for a person to get around, do everyday activities, or live on their own.

To help seniors protect their quality of life, NYU Winthrop Hospital is offering a “Fall Prevention Awareness Day” on Thursday, September 28, 2017. The program will be held in the Welcome Center at the NYU Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, located at 1300 Franklin Avenue in Garden City, Suite ML-5. The event will feature six different lectures throughout the day designed to

help seniors reduce their risk from falls. Sessions are as follows: 9:30 AM – “Can Medications Put You at Risk for a Fall?” 10:30 AM – “Clutter is Bad for Your Health: Tips from a Move Manager” 11:30 AM – “Every Step You Take: Pedestrian & Driver Safety” 1 PM – “The Power of Sleep” 2:30 PM – “Make No Bones About It:

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Keeping Bones Healthy & Strong” 3:30 PM – “Positive Aspects of Aging: Resources & Activities Available for Seniors” Attendees may attend one or more sessions, depending on space availability. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required for each session. For further information or to register, please call 1-866-WINTHROP (1-866-946-8476)

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GCAA will be hosting tryouts for Travel Basketball during the weeks of September 25th, October 2nd, and October 9th. 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 try out (along with a completed travel basketball application which can be downloaded from the gc-aa.com website.) 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 2017 and running thru March 2018. 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 2018 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 - Wednesday, September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 4th Grade Boys - Monday, October 2nd from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 5th Grade Boys - Monday, September 25th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 6th Grade Boys - Monday, September 25th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at St Paul’s 7th Grade Boys - Monday, October 2nd from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at St Paul’s 8th Grade Boys - Wednesday, September 27th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at St Paul’s 4th Grade Girls - Tuesday, October 10th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 5th Grade Girls - Tuesday, October 10th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 6th Grade Girls - Tuesday, October 10th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 7th Grade Girls - Tuesday, October 10th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at St Paul’s 8th Grade Girls - Tuesday, October 10th from 7:30 - 9:00 PM at St Paul’s

Rockin’ Roll Bowl benefits Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline Jean Rettura, a breast cancer survivor and volunteer with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, is organizing the 2nd annual bowling fundraiser to benefit the program. It will be held on Saturday, November 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Garden City Bowl, 987 Stewart Avenue in Garden City. The fee of $30 per person includes, two hours of bowling, bowling shoes, pizza, and unlimited soda. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese auction. Ms. Rettura, a 31-year survivor, has been a volunteer with the Adelphi program for 25 years. She says, “I became

a volunteer because it was time to give back to the community and I knew that the Adelphi Hotline was a terrific resource for people where they would not feel alone in dealing with breast cancer.” Pre-registration is required. To register online: http://breast-cancer. adelphi.edu/au_event/rockin-rollbowl-2017 or call 516-877-4325 (please leave your name, phone number and the number of bowlers). Payment must be received by Friday, October 27. Make your check payable to Jean Rettura and mail to her at 724 Herzel Blvd,, West Babylon, NY 11704.

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Garden City to co-host Sacred Heart Academy 5K Run/Walk

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Coach Ed Kilkelly, the 2017 SHA 5K Honoree with team members Sacred Heart Academy is pleased to announce the 5th annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 23rd. The race begins in the Village of Hempstead and winds its way through the beautiful streets of Garden City, but this annual event is more than ‘just’ a race. The 2017 theme, Heart and Sole, celebrates over 68 years of educating young women who are leaders of tomorrow. The event is open to all members of the SHA community: the over 11,000 alumnae, 800+ students, faculty and staff, family and friends. A special kids Fun Run, free of charge, will kick-off the exciting event! Join the fun as a walker, runner, remote runner or as a Girl Scout Troop (and receive a special SHA patch), or cheer them all on as a spectator. This year, the 5K committee has chosen to honor a SHA legend: Coach

Ed Kilkelly. To say that Coach Kilkelly has been the backbone of the Sacred Heart Academy Cross Country and Track program is an understatement. He truly defines what it means to be part of the heart and sole of the program. He embodies someone who leads with heart and who molds the next generation to do so. Register today to guarantee your commemorative SHA 5K tee. Race time is promptly at 9am. Top awards will be given for overall male and female, masters male and female, first place stroller as well as medals to all fun run participants! All proceeds directly support our incoming students! Check out the Alumnae section and register to be part of the heart and sole of SHA! http://www.sacredheartacademyli.org

New chapter formed for AAPC Marianne Amster, CPC,* Director of Billing and Collections at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group (LIPSG), recently founded the Garden City Chapter of the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC). The first AAPC meeting will take place at NYU Winthrop Hospital on September 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the Spatz Conference Room. Meetings will continue on the third Wednesday of every month. (*Certified Professional Coder) “Through this new AAPC Chapter, we will help the local medical community by providing a forum for sharing information about medical coding, continuing education opportunities and a

platform for networking and discussing mutual challenges and solutions,” said Ms. Amster. The founding officers of the new AAPC Garden City Chapter are: President – Marianne Amster, CPC, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group Vice President – Jennifer Carney, CPC, Northwell Health Education – Maryann Palma, CPC, Northwell Health Member Development – Leslie Gagliano, CPC, NYU Winthrop Secretary – Claire Sieber, CPC, CPCI, Self-employed Treasurer – Randi Goldberg, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group

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Thunder kicks off football on Community Park Field GC Thunder 9s - 0 vs. Levittown Pride - 0

The final score is not indicative of the action-packed inaugural game on Garden City’s Community Park Field. Game captains Thomas Gamba, Conor Fortney, Michael Griffin, and Max Milano met their counterparts from the Levittown Pride, but the pride belonged to Garden City. The new turf field was gleaming on this early Sunday morning. The game was a battle of defense. James Logler, Matt Uhoda, and defensive end, Timothy Levelis made resounding tackles to hold the Pride to only a three-yard gain within three plays. The Pride went for it on 4th down which was no match for this crew as Alex Lo Russo, Max Milano, and James Sullivan forced a fumble to give Thunder great field advantage. The Maroon took the field led by

offensive tackle Thomas Gamba, Thor Ullrich and Tight End, Garvis Toler. The offense gained significant yards with runs by Kieran Walsh, Chase Kraus, and Will Mattice. The strength of Angelo Cupani, Alex Giuffre and Patrick Corrigan created great lanes for running backs and the offense took full advantage. Matt Uhoda made the first down with a spinning move but ultimately, the drive was stopped at the 4-yard line. The defensive was back on the field. The impressive tackles by cornerbacks, Greg Buccella and Chris Dell stopped Levittown from getting to the outside while Jimmy Barry and Gabe Cohen rushed up the middle to disrupt their offense. Back on offense and Thunder tried again. Merit Ruckh followed blocks by Chase Kraus and Alex Giuffre on the outside. On the next play, Will Mattice ran up the middle with the door wide open created by linemen, Michael

Griffin and James Logler. A completed pass from Ryan Haniffy to James Sullivan concluded the half as time ran out. The second half was opened with another air attack and a second completed pass from Ryan Haniffy to Merit Ruckh. Thor Ullrich, Angelo Cupani, and Patrick Corrigan continued to open the holes needed for Will Mattice to put a couple runs deep into Levittown territory. Justin Baiker ran the reverse for some positive yards and took the ball inside the Levittown 20-yard line. However, the drive did not produce points. On defense, the maroon brick wall didn’t allow an inch of turf with a swam tackle by Mark Gemmell, Patrick Polley and Greg Buccella pushing the Pride’s running game in backwards motion. Defensive linemen, Jimmy Barry, Gabe Cohen and Justin Baiker maintained their ground for 3rd down, but Levittown’s quarterback sweep

was successful for a first down. Conor Fortney and Kieran Walsh made stops on the next two plays of the series. However, a breakaway run was eventually tripped up by Garvis Toler and Chris Dell on Thunder’s 18-yard line. The defense then stepped up and halted yet another drive for the Pride. An unfortunate fumble returned the ball to Levittown, and the defense went back to work. James Sullivan, James Logler and Timothy Levelis took turns stopping any attempts at advancing the ball to create a 4th and long situation which eventually resulted in turning over the ball on downs. In the final seconds, Merit Ruckh made two touchdown attempts when the final whistle blew. This Sunday, we will be hosting the Rockville Centre Titans at 11:00. Thunder 9s are protective of their turf, literally and figuratively. Go Thunder!!!

The inaugural football game began with a banner announcement! Followed by the inaugural clean up…

Defensive tackles Merit Ruckh (#24) and Matt Uhoda (#22) make a sandwich out of a Levittown Pride player.

The maroon brick wall came tumbling down on Levittown’s offensive strategy.

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The GC Trojans started this season where they left off last year, stifling opponents with their smothering defense. The first half was all Trojans as their defense limited Southside to only one or two positive yardage plays and zero first downs. The defense, led by middle linebacker Matt DeSimpliciis, D-linemen James Buckley, Sal Ingrassia, Kieran Paskewitz, and Michael McAuley, pounded Southside running backs for constant losses. Meanwhile the offense moved the ball up and down the field on numerous drives behind the impressive blocking of the GC O-line, Sean Norton, Steven Spirakis, Ryan Walsh, Matt Flanagan, and Michael Liberopoulos. QB Colin Hart passed for 96 yards and ran for 72 yards as he orchestrated the offense. Running backs Trevor Yeboah Kodie and Andrew DeSantis tallied 2 TDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and

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GC Football rolls over Southside 38-7 in opener 2 interceptions apiece in the first half. Tyler Wuchte had 3 receptions and a TD. Ryan Bice added a fumble recovery. Joe Scattaregia ran for 49 yards on 5 carries and Pat Leggett ran for 22 yards. Kicker Steven Spirakis booted 5 kickoffs into the end-zone, added 5 extra points and nailed a 28 yard Field Goal. GC plays next Saturday at MacArthur at 2:00pm.

Schedule:

Sept 16 - GC at MacArthur 2:00pm Sept 23 - GC at Bellmore 2:00pm Sept 28 - Elmont at GC 4:30pm Oct 7 - Calhoun at GC 3:00pm Oct 14 - Carey at GC 2:00pm *Homecoming Oct 21 - GC at Valley Steam 2:00pm Oct 28 - GC at Mepham 2:00pm

Steven Spirakis hits his first FG attempt of season

Kyle Steinbach and Aidan Griffin ready for the play

Colin Hart hands off to Andrew DeSantis

GC OLine, (C) Ryan Walsh, (G) Steven Spirakis & (T) Sean Norton

Joe Scattareggia scampers for a nice gain

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GC Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving begins season

2017 Garden City Varsity Swimming & Diving Team

The Seniors with Coach Anne Sullivan

GC Basketball registration underway

The Garden City Basketball K-1-2 Clinic will be held on Sundays from 12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. at the St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fieldhouse. The season will begin Sunday, December 3rd and run through Sunday March 4, 2018. There will be off dates for Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King and Presidents holidays. Registration continues to be $125 with NO LATE FEES. The nationally recognized clinic for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade boys & girls uses 8ft baskets and stations of different foundational skills & drills. Professionals recommend staying at a lower basket as not to create poor shooting mechanics in younger play-

ers. Please use the â&#x20AC;&#x153;clinic linkâ&#x20AC;? on our website for background on the skills/ format/structure of the clinic. Please note that this is a clinic and teams are not formed and participants are not called. Make sure you choose the right program... Garden City Basketball... Our greater mission is to provide a wonderful experience for all of our participants so that a lifelong love of the game of basketball will be nurtured and grow. Sign-up ONLINE TODAY at www. gardencitybasketball.org If there are any questions about our program, please contact John Skramko at jskramko@live.com or 516-746- 9659.

The Garden City Girls Varsity Melody Pompay kept the momentum Swimming & Diving team has begun going by swimming a fast 50 Freestyle its quest for a 19th consecutive Nassau and taking first place, while Katie Lew County Championship. The 47 member finished in third place in a tight race varsity team returned to the pool on where the top three spots were separatThursday, August 24th and began preed by less than a second. paring for the season ahead. Legendary Next up was the diving portion of the Coach Anne Sullivan, who has been meet which has been a difference maker coaching the girls team in Garden City for the team in years past. The girls for over 25 years, remains the driving did not disappoint. Kara Acinapuro force behind the team. placed second while Elsie Schaubeck This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team is led by senior took home third. In the 100 Butterfly, captains Gabriella Meringolo, Caity Gabriella Meringolo took first place Bianchi and Cara Heaney. The team with a solid performance. Gabriellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is deep with experience with 9 seniors time of 58.59 qualified her for the New embarking on their final Varsity seaYork State High School Championships son. The senior class consists of Caity in Ithaca in November for the fifth conBianchi, Ashley Boccio, Emily Burns, secutive year. Olivia Ragusa continued Cara Heaney, Allyson Kraff, Gabriella the 1-2 placements by taking second Meringolo, Jessica Pedone, Melody place in the 100 Butterfly. Next up was Pompay, and Kalie Yuen. the 100 Freestyle where Mia Bonvissuto The entire swim team and their famtook first place and Abby Brita took ilies are proud to welcome the next third place. Garden Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s depth congeneration of strong Garden City swimtinued to shine through with Allyson mers and divers. 12 girls made their Kraff taking first and Bridget Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Varsity debut as the team kicked off taking second by a wide margin in the the season on Thursday, September 7th 500 Freestyle. against Plainview. New members to Garden City added to their comfortthe team are 7th graders Ana Bucevic, able lead in the final races of the meet. Madison Connor, Ella Newmark, Melody Pompay, Lauren Kuzma, Mia Isabelle Soberon, Cecelia Van Blenis, Bonvissuto and Gabriella Meringolo 8th grader Molly Psaki, 9th graders took first place in the 200 Freestyle Sophia Boccio, Sarah Decicco, Olivia Relay while Abby Brita, Lauren Gottlieb, Ava Herrera, Margo Kern and Sullivan, Margo Kern, and Elizabeth 11th grader Grace Belt. Fetherston were just out touched and The girls prevailed in dominant fashfinished third. Arabella Pompay and ion vs Plainview with a decisive 60-40 Laura Clarkson took first and second win. Garden City took first place in 10 respectively in the 100 Backstroke by of the 12 events held and second place in a wide margin. In the final individ8 of the 12 events during their first meet ual event, Cara Heaney took second of the season. The team set the tone place while Margo Kern took third early taking first and second place in place in the 100 Breastroke. Garden the opening event the 200 Medley Relay. City wrapped up their first meet with Katie Lew, Lauren Kuzma, Gabriella Heather Fanning, Sophia McLaughlin, Meringolo and Melody Pompay finGrace Belt, and Brooke Tarr taking first ished in first place more than 7 secplace in the 400 Freestyle Relay. In a onds ahead of the nearest Plainview close finish Bridget Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Jessica relay. Meanwhile Laura Clarkson, Pedone, Olivia Gottlieb and Olympia Cara Heaney, Olivia Ragusa and Caity Van Blenis took third place in the 400 Bianchi put together a solid swim and Freestyle Relay. took second place in the 200 Medley Congratulations to the girls on an Relay. Alana Brown and Elizabeth exciting first meet of the season. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fetherston continued the strong swimclear that all of the hard work and long ming taking 1st and 2nd respectively in hours in the pool are paying off. The the 200 Freestyle. Garden City showed girls were back in the pool the next day its depth in the 200 Individual Medley preparing for their next meet against GC-CHERRY Page - 08-02-17_Layout 1 8/2/17 3:55 PM Page 1 with Lauren1-8 Kuzma taking first and Oceanside on Friday, September 15th. Victoria Carroll taking second place.

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VILLAGE SPORTS Registration for Dance Conservancy Classes Begins

The Garden City Recreation Department’s Dance Conservatory Program is pleased to announce the start of registration for its upcoming 20172018 season! Director Felicia Lovaglio, 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 3 ½ years through adult which are non-performance based. Age is determined by the start date of the desired class. Note: REGISTRATION IS BY MAIL OR ONLINE ONLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 19. Participants MUST be the required age by the start of the program in order to register. Please visit our office at 108 Rockaway Avenue to pick up a registration form or, if you have a password, you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net. Each session costs $ 280 for 22 weeks of class. Classes will begin the week of 9/25. The Schedule and fees for this year’s youth classes are as follows (all classes are 55 minutes long unless otherwise noted):

Monday:

11:30 am Creative Movement for 3 ½ - 5 years CMM 1:15 Ballet/Tap for 4-5 year olds BTM1 4:00 Ballet/Hip Hop for K – 1st grades BHHM4 5:00 Ballet/Hip Hop 2nd -3rd grades BHHM5 6:00 Ballet/Tap 4th-5th grades BTM6 7:00 Ballet/Tap for Grades 6 and Up BTM7

Tuesday:

4:00 Ballet/Hip Hop for K-1 grades BHHT 5:00 Ballet/Tap 2nd – 3rd grades BTT 6:00 Hip Hop 4th-5th grades HHT6 7:00 Hip Hop for Grades 6 and up HHT7

Wednesday:

10:30 Creative Movement for 3 ½ - 5 years CMW10 Noon Ballet/Jazz for 4 – 5 years BJW 1:15 Creative Movement for 3 ½ - 5 years CMW1 4:00 Ballet/Tap for K -1st grades BTW 5:00 Ballet/Hip Hop 2nd-3rd grades BHHW5 6:00 Ballet/Hip hop 4th-5th grades BHHW6 7:00 Jazz for Grades 6 and up JW

Thursday:

11:30 Creative Movement for 3 ½ - 5 years CMTH 12:45 Ballet/Jazz for ages 4 – 5 BJTH 4:00 Ballet/Tap K-1st grades BTTH4 5:00 Ballet/Tap 2nd -3rd grades BTTH5 6:00 Contemporary Dance 4th-5th grades CTH

7:00 Ballet for grades 6 and up

BTH

Friday:

1:00 Creative Movement for 3 ½ -5 year olds CMF 2:30 Ballet/Jazz for ages 4 – 5 BJF 4:00 Ballet/Hip Hop K-1st grades BHHF4 5:00 Ballet/Hip Hop 2nd -3rd grades BHHF5 6:00 Ballet/Hip Hop 4th -5th grades BHHF6 7:00 Contemporary Dance for grades 6 and up CF

Saturday:

10:00 Ballet/Hip Hop for K-1st grades BHHS 11:00 Creative Movement for 3 ½ - 5 years CMS 1:00 Hip Hop - Middle School HHS 3:00 Tap for grades 6 and up with previous experience TS 4:00 Jazz – High School JS Please make selections carefully as fees are not returnable.

Legos Machines and Robots

How would you like to build different models using motors and batteries for to make your creation come to life? How would you like to turn your next LEGO creation into a robot using sensors, motors, and gears? This fun, actionpacked session combines real-life skills with real-kid fun! For ages 5 and up – Machines – Every week, working in groups, children will build different models using motors and batteries to give life to their model. Math, science, architecture and engineering concepts are explored through hands on projects. For ages 9 to 12 – Robots – The older child will investigate, strategize, program and test robotic inventions using sensors, motors, and gears. Classes are designed to teach the fundamentals of STEM educations with models created by engineers and architects. When: Wednesdays, 4 to 5 pm, beginning October 4 in St. Paul’s Center. Ages: 5 to 12 years old Fee: 8 weeks for $165, checks made payable to Bricks4kidz To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Flag Football Registration Begins

The Garden City Recreation Department will again offer our popular Flag Football Program at Grove and Nassau Haven Parks. This program is open to children who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City in 3rd through 5th grades. Games are played in the playgrounds on weekday afternoons and during the day on school holidays. Teams will be made up of 3rd to 5th graders. In order to register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. (8:30 to 4:30) or Grove Park (3 pm to dark) by Thursday, September 14. Games will begin at

the parks by the end of September. Schedules will be made available at the parks once the season starts.

Middle School Flag Football

The Garden City Recreation Department will again be offering our popular Flag Football Program at Grove Park. This program is open to children who reside in the Inc. Village of Garden City in grades 6 to 8. Games are played in the playgrounds on weekday afternoons and during the day on school holidays. Teams will be made up of Middle Schoolers. In order to register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or Grove Park by Friday, September 15. Games will begin at the park by the end of September. Schedules will be made available at the park once the season starts. For further information, call Recreation Office at 465-4075 or visit Grove Park after 3 pm.

Platform court membership application for residents

Garden City Recreation and Parks offers a platform tennis membership cards to players who use our courts frequently. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited play for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department. It does not cover guests or any programs or special events that the Recreation Department itself chooses to run. Said events would require an additional fee if applicable. The fee for membership will be $250. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.

Evenings only platform membership application for residents

Garden City Recreation and Parks offers an “evening only” platform tennis membership. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited play after 5 p.m. for membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department. It does not cover guests or any programs or special events that the Recreation Department itself chooses to run. Said events would require an additional fee if applicable. The fee for membership will be $165. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”.

Registration for Fall adult tennis lessons begins

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 $260. Classes will begin the week of September 25th. 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 an interest sheet. On the interest sheet you will: -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 $260 made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. by September 18. 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.

Adult Tennis Workout Drill program

Recreation and Parks also offers a nine week tennis workout program that drills experienced tennis players. This 1 ½ hour class is available on Saturday mornings at 10 am at a cost of $260. Class will begin on September 23. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Pastel Art Class with Arleen Urban

Our adult pastel art program is open to adults who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. The class will meet for ten weeks from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 am beginning Friday, September 15 in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. The cost of this program is $140. To register for this program, please visit the Garden City Recreation and Parks’ Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. or if you have a password, you can register online at www. gcreconline.gardencityny.net. For further information, call the Recreation and Parks Office at 465-4075.

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 9 am at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane beginning Thursday, September 14th. 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. To register for this program, please visit the Recreation and Parks office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Adult Yoga Fall Session

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VILLAGE SPORTS Continued from page 63

classes with all ages in mind. Our yoga class will be offered on Wednesday mornings at 9 am at the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane. This 10 week program will begin on Wednesday, September 6th. The cost of this class will be $90. To register, visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Classes will meet – September 6, 13, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15

Community Tennis Center Programs for Children

We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our fall Tennis Program for children at the Community Park Tennis Center. Recreation and Parks offers classes for all levels of experience on weekdays after school and on Saturdays. To register, please visit our Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. You may also register online if you have a password on our website at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. Non resident children who would like to register for our tennis program must prove they attend one of the Garden City Public Schools. Proof must accom-

pany registration and will be accepted beginning September 18. An additional $50 fee will pertain to anyone in this category. Classes will begin on Monday, September 25 and run for 10 weeks except Saturdays, which will run for 9 weeks. Here are the class levels. A schedule of classes and registration forms may be picked up at the Recreation office or downloaded off our website at www.gardencityrecreation. org. Tots Ages 4-5 (not in kindergarten) and PeeWee - Ages 5 (in kindergarten) to 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 1 1/2 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 1 1/2 hour time slots. Experience required.

Fall offerings by US Sports Institute

Garden City Recreation and Parks will work with US Sports Institute to offer the following fall classes at St. Paul’s: Tuesdays beginning September 19 Cost $145 for 7 weeks for 1 hr. Ages 2 – 3 – Parent and Me Squirts Multi Sports at 9:30am Ages 3 – 5 Squirts Multi Sports at 10:30am Ages 3 – 5 Squirts Soccer at 1pm, 3:30 pm, or 4:30 pm Fridays beginning September 15 – Cost $145 for 7 weeks for 1 hr. Ages 3 – 5 Squirts T-Ball at 1 pm, 3:30 pm, or 4:30 pm Sundays beginning September 17 – Cost $145 for 7 weeks for 1 hr. Ages 2 – 3 Parent and Me Soccer Squirts at 9 am or 10 am Ages 2 – 3 Parent and Me T-Ball Squirts

at noon Ages 3 – 5 Squirts Multi Sports at 9 am or 11 am Ages 3 – 5 T-Ball Squirts at 9 am or noon Ages 3 – 5 Squirts Soccer at 10 am or 11 am To register for any of these programs, please visit US Sports Institute’s website at www. ussportsinsitute.com. If you register by August 16 and use code FALLEB17, you will receive at 10% early bird discount.

US Sports Institute “School Day Off” Camp

US Sports Institute, as part of Garden City Recreation and Park’s fall offerings, will offer a one day multi-sport camp on Election Day, November 6th, for children ages 5 – 11on St. Paul’s fields. The times and prices offered will by as follows: 9 am to 4 pm Cost $75 9 am to 12:30 pm Cost $45 1 pm to 4 pm Cost $35 To register for this camp, please visit US Sports Institute’s website at www. ussportsinsitute.com. If you register by August 16 and use code FALLEB17, you will receive at 10% early bird discount.

The Men’s Association News Next Meeting

Attention all Directors! The first meeting of the year will be held on Monday, Sept. 18, at 8:00 p.m. Location TBA. Watch for the e-mail to be sent by the President for exact details. Please make every effort to attend. Your voice needs to be heard!

50/50 Raffles

This is the biggest fundraiser of the year. Tickets will be distributed thru the “fall mailing” to all Garden City residents. Additional will be on sale at all home football games. Also, see the TMA website for direst purchases or send an e-mail to tmagcny@gmail. com to request more tix. The drawing for the winning numbers will be held at halftime of the first home playoff game. REMINDER: All Directors are responsible for selling $500 worth of tickets.

GCHS Home Athletic Schedule

Friday, Sept. 15 - Girls JV Soccer, 4:15 p.m. (at St. Paul’s); Girls JV Tennis, 4:15 p.m.; Boys JV Soccer, 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 - JV Football, 9:15 a.m.; Girls Varsity Field Hockey, 11:30 a.m.

Monday, Sept. 18 - Girls Varsity Tennis, 4:15 p.m.; Girls JV Soccer, 4:30 p.m.; Boys Varsity Soccer, 4:30 p.m.; Girls JV Volleyball, 4:45 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 19 - Girls JV Tennis, 4:15 p.m.; Girls Varsity Soccer, 4:45 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Girls Varsity Soccer, 4:00 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 23 - JV Football, 9:15 a.m.; Girls Varsity Volleyball, 10:00 a.m.; Girls Varsity Soccer, 11:30 a.m.; Girls JV Volleyball, noon; Boys Varsity Soccer, 3:00 p.m.

TMA Website

Now can be accessed thru www. gctma.org. Note: this is the new web site we have been working towards which is much more friendlier “domain” name. Check it out !!! Signup to be a Director, ability to pay dues, make a donation to one of our many causes, etc. Take a look. We welcome all feedback!

Facebook Page

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

Who we are

For over 80 years, The Men’s Association or simply the TMA has supported the athletic and social activities of students in the Garden City schools and promoted good sportsmanship as well as ideal citizenship. The TMA is composed of more than 100 active Directors, 50 Life Directors and 500 Family members. With the generous support of our fellow residents, the Men’s Association has been involved in a great number of projects covering a wide range of interests. While we are still primarily committed to the athletic programs at the Middle School and High School, in recent years the TMA has expanded their support and sponsorship to other programs benefiting a wider range of students in the Garden City Schools. Some of these programs are SEPTA, the Jamie and Paige Malone Foundation, Best Buddies, the GC High School Marching Band, BAA/GAA Awards Night, Middle School Bagel Bash, Reeves Scholarship, Bethany LeSueur Jersey Retirement Ceremony, GCHS Stem Program, CPR training for all coaches, HUDL, Robotics, 9th grade BBQ, Kickline, GCTA Hurricane Relief Fundraiser and the Father-Daughter

Calling all College students!

and Mother-Son dances. All of this would not be possible without your continued assistance on aiding all we do. Thanks to all who contribute! HOW YOU CAN JOIN---The TMA is always looking for potential new members. If you’re a father who has a child or children in the GC School District and are willing to be involved please contact one of the Officers or Directors for an application. Thanks for all your support !!! Special thanks to all those who have joined as family members! Go Trojans!

Important

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

TMA Officers

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

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GCHS Girls Soccer hopes for a “threepeat”

GC Girls Varsity Soccer Team 2017 Coming off two consecutive Nassau county championships, a Long Island Championship and a “States” appearance last year, the Girls Varsity soccer team has high hopes of threepeating at Counties again this year and maybe even advancing to the LI Championshiop game, but know it’s a long and tough road before that time. The first obstacle is getting to the County game, no small accomplishment in the power conference with two games each against perennial “states” contender South Side, Wantagh, Manhasset, North Shore and Lynbrook

even before the playoffs begin. Coach Mike Heedles reminded the players and parents at the first team meeting, “it’s not a sprint, it’s marathon” to the finish. With that said, expectations are always high for the Lady Trojans who have won four County, four Long Island and 2 State Championships since 2010 under the watchful eyes of Coaches Mike Heedles, back for his 17th season at the helm, and Scott McAuley. This year is no exception! Behind the experienced and dedicated leadership of Senior Captains Julia Kavan,

Senior Captains Jackie Morris and Deanna Weisenburger leading the pre-game charge against Massapequa.

Jackie Morris, Deanna Weisenburger and Melissa Whitney the team definitely looked up to the task of threepeating in their scrimmage against Class AA State champion, and highly respected Massapequa which ended in a 0-0 draw. Last weekend the team headed north to Lake George where they went undefeated coming away with a win over Guilderland (2-1) and a tie against Glens Falls (2-2). In addition to fine-tuning their game skills in preparation for upcoming conference play, the girls had a wonder-

ful bonding experience off the field at the Six Flags water park on Friday and then cruising under gorgeous blue skies on Lake George aboard the historic Minne-Ha-Ha, on Saturday. The team returned home to face Garden City rival, the Manhasset Indians, this past Tuesday. The teams and the fans were expecting a tough match up after last year’s close contests, a 0-0 tie and then a 2-1 GC win. Make no mistake, the game came as billed and was a full field battle to the Continued on page 66

Seniors enjoying the ride with coaches Mike Heedles and Scott McAuley: L-R: Cate Schick, Ava Prime, Claire Haggerty, Deanna Weisenburger, Coach Heedles, Meghan Galligan, Melissa Whitney, Jackie Morris, Alexa Pyatsky, Siobhan Coen, Julia Choi and Coach McAuley

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GCHS Girls Soccer hopes for a “threepeat” Continued from page 65 final whistle, ending in a tie, 0-0. Both teams had opportunities to score throughout. GC’s Melissa Whitney, Julia Kavan, Erin Studdert, Kelly Brennan, Mary Haggerty, Claire

Captain Julia Kavan in action against Guilderland

McGuire, Maggie Connolly and Brooke Zarou were relentless in the midfield getting the ball through to their forwards, Deanna Weisenburger, Ava Prime, Annie Sullivan and Jessie Yoo who got off some awesome shots, as did the midfielders, which brought their fans to their feet. Manhasset who had a couple of impressive strikers up front and an athletic midfield, also had several opportunities to net a goal, but the steadfast defense of Jackie Morris, Siobhan Coen, Julia Choi, Erin Healy, Kara Metzler and Katie Boccafola were ready and thwarted the Indian’s attack. Senior Goalie Alexa Pyatsky stood tall in the net and recorded her first shut out of the year with an incredible 10 saves against Manhasset, clearly the difference in the game! The intensity and determination by this team against Massapequa, Guilderland, Glens Falls and Manhasset had been evident and there is no doubt that Coach Heedles’ new crew is looking forward to giving it a go at Counties again this year! Seniors Jackie Morris, Deanna Weisenburger, Melissa Whitney, Julia Kavan, Meghan Galligan, Claire Haggerty, Alexa Pyatsky, Ava Prime, Cate Schick, Julia Choi and Siobhan Coen, many of whom have played

together since grammar school, are eager and want their last year to be their best yet. Joining them in the effort on the pitch will be Juniors Erin Healy, Erin Studdert, Gracie McManus, Kara Metzler, Annie Sullivan, Abby Cox, Lindsey Gambino and Tara Fenty; Sophomores Claire McGuire, Mary Haggerty, Brooke Zarou, Maggie Connolly, Daniella Mejia, Jessie Yoo, Katherine Staub, Katie Boccafola, Meghan Monaco; and Freshmen Kelly Brennan and Angelina Suau. The team took on the Wantagh Warriors yesterday, always a tough game. Check back next Friday for an update. For those that want to catch some great soccer and cheer the Lady Trojans on to victory, the 2017 schedule is below. LET’S GO G! September 11: Manhasset 4:30 (Tied 0-0) September 14: at Wantagh 4:45 September 16: at Sacred Heart 10:00AM September 18: at North Shore 445 September 23: East Meadow 11:30 AM September 25: at Lynbrook 4:45 October 3: South Side 4:30 October 5: at Manhasset 4:45 October 11: Wantagh 4:45

Senior Alexa Pyatsky making one of ten saves in shut out action against Manhasset. October 13: Kellenberg 4:30 October 16: North Shore 4: 30 October 18: Lynbrook 4:30

Conditions were perfect — a crisp, sunny Sunday morning and 30 eightyear olds ready to rumble against Rockville Centre. The Thunders didn’t waste any time getting on the scoreboard. Five minutes into the first quarter, Kyle Glosman’s fumble recovery led to a TD score by Maximo Siragusa and extra point completion by Thomas

Bacich. RVC offense had a difficult time moving the chains, as strong tackles by Jack Campolettano, Anthony Asaro and Ronan O’Donohue stifled the running game. A 25-yard TD run by Joseph Ottomanelli, capped off with a pass play for the extra point to Kelly Knapp brought the score to 14-0, with lots of

Luca Thomas (9) runs for the end zone as Kelly Knapp (33) looks on.

time left before the half. RVC barreled down the field to score, but were kept to only six points as Luke Turke’s diving tackle stopped the extra point attempt. Mack Whalen, Dimitrij Prokopez and James Butt helped blank any future scoring attempts by RVC in the second half. Thunder continued to dominate with a TD by Luca Thomas and extra

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GC Thunder 8’s smash the season opener

point by CJ Rogler to make it 21-6. Eyeing their celebratory bagel breakfast, the boys couldn’t wait to lock in their first win of the season. And that they did, with a pass interception by Ottomanelli and extra point conversion by Rogler to end the game, 28-6. Next up Franklin Square at Community Park, Sunday 9/17 at 9:30AM. Go Thunder!

Joseph Ottomanelli (31) is congratulated by teammates Matthew Racich (1), Maximo Siragusa (24) and Brett McGowan (54) after his TD score.

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Garden City Varsity Field Hockey starts strong

It’s September which means new notebooks and the start of school. For Coach Diane “Chappy” Chapman and her assistant, Garden City High School’s physical education teacher, Mrs. Rogler, September means reloading the Varsity Field Hockey team to gear up for another strong season. Along with the 19 returning players, talented newcomers such as junior Grace Kelly, sophomores Kaitrin Karr and Bella Ottomanelli, and freshmen

Sarah Kilcommons, Lizanne Griffith, and Sydney Pappas, are certain to help the Trojans make another run for the state title. The Varsity Field Hockey team began their 2017 season on the road, reminding their opponents why they have reigned as the Long Island Champions in 11 of the past 12 seasons. Led by captains Chrissy Giannone, Jenn Medjid, and Annie Sullivan, Garden City brought home their first two victories of the

Lauren Durand clears the ball on defense

season during their first week of play. In the season opener on Tuesday, September 5, Garden City defeated Massapequa 7-0 at Field of Dreams. Junior Ella Heaney led the Trojan’s offense with a pair of goals, while returners Liana McDonnell, captain Jenn Medjid, and sophomore Kylie Tierney added a goal each. Sophomore Bella Ottomanelli and freshman Lizanne Griffith both earned their first varsity goals for the team with support from great offensive plays by Grace Kelly, Kaitrin Karr, Miller Overbeck, and Sydney Pappas. Senior goalkeeper Anne Sullivan and Junior Katie Mullins blocked one shot each to shut down Massapequa’s offense. A few days later, on September 8, the Trojans were back on the road to defeat Baldwin 5-0. Once again, Ella Heaney shot in a pair of goals, while Julia Fornasar, Caitlin Cook, and Olivia Ostrowski added one each to the count. Kylie Tierney and Amanda Cerrato assisted two goals each. The Garden City defense led by Chrissy Giannone, Julia Kaval, Emily Quinn, Lauren Durand, Kiernan Monaco, Kerry McHugh, Mary Beth Kane, and freshmen Sarah Kilcommons and Sydney Pappas barely allowed Baldwin to cross the center field line. Garden City finished up its first week of play by participating in the

annual Joan Grunebaum Memorial Tournament at Great Neck South. The play day allowed Nassau County teams to come together to honor the field hockey coach who died suddenly in 2002. Teams scrimmaged and raised money for her favorite charity. Garden City matched up in friendly play against the forces of Carle Place, Manhasset, Cold Spring Harbor, and Massapequa. Please come out to cheer on the girls as they take on Cold Spring Harbor away at 10 a.m.

Goal #2 for Ella Heaney!

Open House: Sunday, September 17th | 12:00 – 2:00pm | 63 Whitehall Blvd. Garden City, NY Newly priced. This 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath grand Tudor sits on a 140 x 133 property and offers over 4,200 sq. ft. of living space. The richly paneled foyer leads to a gracious living room with fireplace and banquet-sized formal dining room. The main level also includes a kitchen with butler’s pantry, breakfast room, family room, and powder room. 6 large bedrooms and 3 full baths are all on the second floor. The backyard is perfect for summer living and includes a large in-ground pool. Mature privacy hedges and beautiful paver patio surround the pool area. Additionally, the home has a 3rd floor playroom and office/game room area and full finished basement with fireplace and powder room. SD #18. MLS# 2954430. $1,495,000.

Fortune Heaney, CBR, SRES Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh St., Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.521.9772 fortuneheaney@danielgale.com

Lisa Heaney, CBR

Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh St., Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.521.9772 fortuneheaney@danielgale.com

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11 Newmarket Road, Garden City, NY Introducing 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial in the Heart of the Estates. Near to 3 train stations, Homestead and Stratford schools, and Tullamore Park. Meticulous side hall Colonial with modern updates including stainless steel appliances, new gas conversion and central AC. Corner lot property with private and oversized interior lot that is fully fenced in. This home has a great circular flow, and includes a bonus den off the kitchen and dining room. 4 generous sized bedrooms and 2 full baths on the 2nd floor. Finished play room in the basement. SD #18. MLS# 2968994. $1,039,000.

Laura Carroll Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516.248.6655, c.917.370.5354 lauracarroll@danielgale.com

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OPEN HOUSE

Sat, September 16th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Sun, September 17th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm 122 Third Street, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2958751. $979,000.

Sun, September 17th, 12:00 – 2:00 pm 63 Whitehall Blvd., Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2954430 $1,495,000.

Sun, September 17th, 1:30 – 3:30 pm 58 Washington Ave., Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $2,098,000.

Sun, September 17th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm 41 Locust Street, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2912129. $1,699,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2948170. $699,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938341. $719,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968523. $720,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2948178. $889,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2955689. $955,000.

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Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1286900. $1,099,000.

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Annmarie Bommarito

Vanessa (Maria) Genussa

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2961913. $725,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2960845. $830,000. UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2956110. $980,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2948179. $999,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968119. $1,128,800.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2951961. $1,299,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #18. MLS#2968994. $1,039,000.

Sun, September 17th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm 69 3rd Street, Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2956815. $2,595,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2942978. $849,000.

OPEN HOUSE

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2931190. $1,199,000.

Laura Carroll

Susan Gillin

Ann Collins

Daureen Hausser

Christopher Connors Patricia Costello

Fortune Heaney

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Joanne Crokos

Kathleen Higdon

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Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2949363. $1,325,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938046. $1,299,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2952819. $1,349,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2931903. $1,499,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938713. $1,599,000.

Out of Town Listings Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2921219. $1,499,000. UNDER CONTRACT

Garden City, NY 8-bedroom. 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2938302. $1,995,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom. 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2936861. $2,195,000.

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.555-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2967997. $2,925,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

New Hyde Park, NY 3-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #16. MLS# 2964589. $548,000.

Stewart Manor, NY 3-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #16. MLS# 2942805. $649,000.

Bellerose Village, NY 3-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2954371. $659,000.

Garden City South, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #17. MLS# 2968770. $678,000.

Franklin Square, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #2. MLS# 2963442. $699,000.

New Hyde Park, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath SD #5. MLS#2969142. $848,000.

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

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

Great Neck, NY 9-bedroom, 6.55-bath. SD #7. MLS# 2910462. $2,650,000.

Orient, NY 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #1. MLS# 2831834. $2,985,000.

Robert J. Krener

Alexandra Parisi

Meredith Krug

Diane Piscopo

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Kathy Lucchesi

Kathleen Roberts

Susan MacDonald

Suzanne Rueck

Brigid Marmorowski

Julia Mastromauro Rosado

Athena Menoudakos

Joseph Scianablo

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Condos / Co-Ops Floral Park, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #22. MLS# 2944492. $259,000.

Rentals

Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2957263. $440,000.

Garden City, NY 1-bedroom. 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2948540. $2,450/mo.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom. 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2958586 $3,800/mo.

Wyndham 5-Star Living

UNDER CONTRACT

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 712, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2928996. $699,000.

111 Cherry Valley, Unit 519, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# P1289512. $999,000.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 311, Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, country kitchen, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2963784. $1,125,000.

Consult a Wyndham Resale specialist when looking to buy or sell. Our on-site office staff is unsurpassed in providing thorough knowledge of the Wyndham Complex. Their years of professional experience and excellent service at this Five-Star Luxury Facility ensure a seamless transaction for both seller and buyer. Wyndham Division • 516.739.7171 100 Hilton Avenue, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com

Wyndham Resale Specialists: Patricia Costello • Alfred Kohart • Mary Krener • Linda Mulrooney