The Garden City News (9/21/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, September 21, 2018

Vol. 95, No.1

FOUNDED 1923

LOCALLY OWNED AND EDITED

Patriot's Day PAGES 42-43 n Rock for Kids PAGE 18

GC School Board reviews A/C issues at GCHS auditorium

THE LAST PROMENADE

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

This past Friday evening, The Seventh Street Promenade closed out its wonderful season by hosting a Circus Night. Residents were treated to a fun night filled with acrobats, jugglers and flame throwers. It was a fantastic way to end the season. A big “Thank You” to the Chamber of Commerce for its hard work! By Regina Moran

Gutenberg Bibles unveiled at GC Library BY RIKKI N. MASSAND On Sunday, September 16 community members gathered at the Garden City Public Library on 7th Street for a welcoming reception and unveiling of the new display of Gutenberg Bibles, reproductions of Bibles printed by Johannes Gutenberg in 1450 A.D., which were donated to the village’s library by longtime residents Gilbert and Lynn Pavia. The family lived here in Garden City for 36 years and now resides on the North Fork in Suffolk County.

Nearly 90 years ago Gil Pavia’s father Virgil entered into the bookbinding industry, after he spent four years in trade school in Turin, Italy. In 1947 Virgil Pavia grew his own bookbinding business to include his family members, and the company started making the high-quality reproduction Bibles in and around 1961 and continued throughout the 1960’s. Their replica Gutenberg Bibles were printed in Jersey City, New Jersey by New City Printing, and Pavia calls them the best printing job he has ever seen. He explained the background

At its regular monthly meeting at the Garden City High School library on Wednesday, September 12 the Board of Education listened to an update on construction of the high school auditorium’s new air conditioning infrastructure. One month ago consultants raised a concern over the ceiling and the potential for plaster to fall into the seating and performance (stage) area. At the school board’s August 14 meeting, in an update from Gary Gonzalez from Park East Construction, construction consultants to the district, the board heard about the start of work on the roof of the auditorium including abatement of the auditorium and removal of the existing mechanical system overhead. “During construction we did run into some issues with some of the existing ceiling in the auditorium. We did see (plaster) coming down and we brought in BBS Architects to do a thorough review of the existing ceiling, with concern primarily over the two front lower sections of ceiling closest to the auditorium stage,” Gonzalez explained to the board.

"Failures of finished plaster"

of his family’s business and the making of the two Bibles on display at GCPL: “At the age of 16 my father left Italy and he arrived in New York in 1928, while my grandparents were already here. My father worked as a bookbinder in a variety of places, including at the Federal Reserve. Gradually he worked his way up and opened the business in 1947 -- he was very into binding books with fine and leather binding. He was in touch with Cooper Square

This month Gary Schiede, a partner with the district’s consulting architecture firm, Patchogue-based BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers, P.C. presented the school board with the September monthly construction report, immediately addressing the HVAC at the auditorium. He says the spider-cracking in the ceiling’s flat front plaster noticed over the summer as well as some sections that were “seeing some failures of the finished plaster” and falling apart easily. In early August the process began when BBS had an engineer review conditions of the ceiling as well as the structure supporting it, above the finished (plaster) ceiling. A report was produced for BBS after the attending engineer finished their inspection. According to Schiede the report mentioned some damage that may have been caused by the roof leaking years ago. “Last month (on August 14) we advised the board

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Trojans take home opener 41-7 over Mepham PAGE 65 Garden City Marching Band begins new season PAGE 54

Friday, September 21, 2018 The Garden City News

A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER

Information needed for Guide As we move into fall, the Garden City News is working on our annual Guide to Garden City. This year we have redesigned the book so that it will be a more convenient size to make it easier for readers to keep it handy all year long. As in previous years the Guide will contain information about local officials, municipal services, Garden City history, local businesses and community groups. If you are a leader of a community group, we encourage you to have your group included in our listings. To make it simple, we now have an online submission form at https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/gcnews If you prefer to be "old fashioned"

you can email us at editor@gcnews. com. Please include the names of the organization's officers, contact person, objectives of the group and dates of major events for our calendar. (If you are really really old fashioned you also can send information to our office: Garden City News, 821 Franklin Ave., Ste. 208, Garden City NY 11530.) We hope to include all the different groups that make Garden City such a vibrant place to live and work. We are also open to suggestions -- if you have any ideas for material that you would like to see included in the guide, please drop us a line at editor@ gcnews.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

Eagle project fundraiser

To the Editor: My name is Tim DeMaro and I am a Life Scout in Troop 55, sponsored by the Cathedral of the Incarnation, and a senior at Regis High School. I am writing to promote a fundraiser to support my Eagle Scout project, which is to start a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotics team at St. Martin de Porres Marianist School in Uniondale. The goal of FLL is to challenge middle school students to think like scientists, engineers and innovators. Through FLL, students will learn principles of mechanical design and programming, as well as research, writing, and presentation skills. In this season’s “Into Orbit” challenge, teams will design, build, and program an autonomous EV3 Mindstorms robot to solve a set of LEGO missions relating to space exploration. Teams will also select and research a real-world problem that humans face in space, and will develop “Innovative Solution” to that problem that they present to the public and to tournament judges. Throughout the season, teams will learn to compete with FIRST’s “Core Values,” celebrating discovery, teamwork, “Gracious Professionalism” and “Coopertition.” My Eagle Scout project will include constructing an 8’x4’ regulation FLL tournament table, building the field missions for this year’s challenge, and creating lesson plans and hosting training sessions to instruct the St. Martin’s coaches how to program the robot and run an FLL team. Proceeds from my fundraiser will be used to cover the costs of registering an FLL team, purchasing an EV3 Mindstorms Robot kit, a team laptop and the supplies necessary to construct the tournament table. Please join us at a “Flapjack Fundraiser” on Saturday, September 22nd, from 8am – 10am, at Applebee’s of New Hyde Park, 1985 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. Pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs and beverages (coffee, juice, soda & tea) will be served. Tickets will cost $12 per person, and raffle tick-

ets sold at the event will cost $1 per ticket. You may email me at tjdemaro22@ gmail.com if you would like to attend; tickets will also be available at the door. If you cannot attend the fundraiser but would like to contribute to my Eagle Scout project, you may send a check payable to “Troop 55” to the attention of Tim DeMaro, 84 Wellington Road, Garden City, New York 11530. Thank you for your support. Tim DeMaro, Troop 55

An Old Approach for a New St. Paul’s

To the Editor: I was pleased to read the front page article in the September 7 issue of the GC News, with the criticisms of the newest St. Paul’s concept. While I fully support public health, and sports and exercise go a long way in achieving a healthy population, I do not believe that St. Paul’s is the place to do it. A ride around all parts of this lovely town will show people jogging and walking at any time of the year. The idea that this population will get into their cars (adding to pollution and traffic) to drive to St. Paul’s to use a track to accomplish the same exercise is questionable. We have a long established pool facility in town that has not increased its membership substantially over the years, but does have the benefit of being outdoors and so is a welcome oasis on hot summer days. Another pool in town, added to the ones at LA Fitness, Adelphi, Echo Park, and Eisenhower Park, would fragment the customer base further and potentially be unused during the summer months. There are fitness facilities in GC and in neighboring villages. “If you build it, they may not come”, and after the architectural integrity of the building has been destroyed, it will be too late. What we, and it appears the country, are lacking, according to recent studies, are trained tradesmen and women. What I would propose for consideration is returning St. Paul’s See page 10

BY GARY SIMEONE Thursday, September 27th, will be a special day at the American Legion Post 265 in Garden City. The day marks the 100th anniversary of the death of the post’s namesake, William Bradford Turner, a Garden City resident and war hero who died in the heat of battle during World War I. Frank Tauches, a former Garden City mayor and Commander of the American Legion Auxiliary William Bradford Turner Unit, said that Turner was one of the village’s most illustrious residents. “He was a United States Army officer who received the U.S. military’s highest decoration, the Congressional Medal of Honor,” said Tauches, who served as village trustee and mayor from 1990-1997. “We are honored to have our American Legion post named after him.” Turner, who was born in 1892, grew up in Garden City and attended St. Paul’s School, before transferring to the Trinity Pawling boarding school upstate. After graduating from Williams College in Massachusetts in 1914’ he joined the National Guard for a few years, pulling duty on the Texas-Mexico border. With the start of World War I in 1916, he was commissioned by the army

to serve as lieutenant in the 12th New York Calvary. “Before the time of his death in 1918, he was serving in France as First lieutenant, leading an attack on the German’s near Ronssoy,” said Tauches. “Despite being wounded three times in battle, he led the charge forward, and was able to capture and clear three lines of trenches before succumbing to his injuries.” Tauches said that one of his happiest moments during his term as village trustee and deputy mayor, was when he received four medals honoring the 75th anniversary of the end of WW I. “While serving as deputy mayor in 1993, our office received these medals commemorating the end of the war. We gave these medals to four deserving veterans at the American Legion post in a ceremony which took place on Veterans Day. It was the proudest moment in my service to the village.” He said that it was important for all of us to remember those who served our country in each and every war. “We recently just lost our last surviving member of World War I, and we are losing these servicemen day-byday,” said Tauches. “In 2020 we will be marking the 75th anniversary of World War II.”

The grave of William Bradford Turner at the Somme American Cemetery in France. Garden City resident Gerry Whalen photographed the grave during a trip to France for Memorial Day.

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Legion marks 100th anniversary of death of post’s namesake

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Warm and inviting three bedroom Cape on double lot with hardwood floors, private front porch and rear yard, garage, parking for 7-8 cars, all just over one block to the residents only beach. Asking price $979,000.

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Garden City Public Schools Continuing Education is offering a one night event called “A Night at the Cathedral of the Incarnation” on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7:00p.m. It will be hosted by historian John Ellis Kordes whose name has been synonymous with Garden City’s history for over 25 years. He will explain the founding and early history of Garden City

and the construction of this magnificent cathedral and will include a tour. Expected to join Mr. Kordes will be the cathedral’s Dean, the Very Reverend Michael T. Sniffen. This event is filling quickly and space is limited. For more information and fees call Continuing Education at 478-1070.

Pizza and Politics

All residents are invited to the Garden City Republican Club meeting on Tuesday, October 2nd at 8PM at the Garden City Senior Center, 6 Golf Club Lane (behind Lord & Taylor). While enjoying pizza, members of the Club will meet the candidates, who will

inform us of their views. A question and answer period will follow, so bring on your questions. Please come and support the candidates and enjoy the delicious pizza and an interesting and informative evening.

Expansive and Dynamic Five Bedroom Three Bath Large Split Level Home. Sweeping Entrance Foyer with Gleaming Floors Throughout. Open Concept Kitchen/Dining Room/Living Room/Fireplace. Lower Level Family Room With Gas Fireplace and Sunroom. Improvements Include Two New Bathrooms, New Alarm System With Wi Fi, 19 New Casement Windows With Triple Argon Gas. For Movie Buffs We Offer A New Home Theater And New Wet Bar. For Your Garage Needs We Showcase a New Epoxy Floor, New LiftMaster Elite, All New Cabinet Storage, and Rebuilt Garage Door with All New Parts. New GE Washer Dryer, New LED High-Hat Lighting, Wiring Harnesses, Dimmers, Switches, and Plugs. New Anderson Storm Doors. Approximately $75,000 worth of improvements in the last year.

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Friday, September 21, 2018 The Garden City News

54 Grove Street OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2-4PM

The Garden City News Friday, September 21, 2018

Garden City PTA sportswear fundraiser returns BY REGINA MORAN This past Friday evening, members of the Garden City PTA set up a cash and carry table at the Seventh Street Promenade for residents to purchase items. The sportswear fundraiser is back and with an exclusive online store! Visit our website or shop direct at bit.ly/PTAFallSportswear to order your sportswear today. You can check out samples of all sportswear items at one of our two Sportswear Saturday events at St. Paul’s. Cash and carry items will also be on sale at all Back to School Nights, Homecoming and Sportswear Saturdays. Dress the entire family in maroon and gray and show your Garden City Pride. This is a fantastic fundraiser that helps fund many events and programs in our schools! MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Saturday, 9/22 and 10/13 - Sportswear Saturdays at St. Paul’s Fieldhouse from 9:00AM to 1:00PM Monday, 10/15 - Last Day to Order - Online Store Closes Saturday, 11/17 - Sportswear Pickup Day at Garden City Middle School from 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Call us at 294-8900 to place an ad in our classifieds. We’ll help you be seen by thousands of local readers!

The GC PTA cash and carry table at last Friday’s Seventh Street Promenade

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9 Missing child found: On September 11th a nine year-old child from Freeport was reported missing by his mother on Cherry Valley Avenue. Officers responded and found the child on Hempstead Turnpike. He apparently got lost after playing with some friends. Garden City remembers: On September 11th Garden City Police and Special Police assisted the Garden City Fire Department with its 9/11 Memorial Service held at the Garden City Gazebo. Excessive speed: On September 11th Garden City Police stopped a 25 year-old man for allegedly speeding excessively on Rockaway Avenue in the vicinity of Garden City High School (48 mph in a 25 mph zone). He was arrested and charged with driving with three license suspensions and excessive speed. Vehicles entered: On September 12th an iPod Shuffle was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Whitehall Boulevard residence. Other vehicles parked in the area were reportedly entered with no loss reported. Check fraud: On September 12th A Franklin Avenue business reported that a $5,684.81 company check was altered and cashed fraudulently. Unauthorized access: On

September 12th Garden City detectives investigated a report of unauthorized access to a resident’s checking account. Grandparent phone scam: On September 13th a resident reported being the attempted victim of a phone scam in which an unknown caller informed him his granddaughter was arrested and required $7,000 for bail. It was determined that his granddaughter was safe and not arrested. Forged check: On September 13th a Franklin Avenue business reports a forgery; $3,443.86 was deducted from the company’s account via a forged check. Garden City Police Detectives are investigating. Lockdown error: On September 13th Garden City Police responded to a reported automatic lockdown alert at Stewart School at 2:30 p.m. Upon investigation, police determined that the lockdown notification was sent in error. The School District is investigating the cause. Merchandise theft: On September 14th Garden City Police arrested a 41 year-old Rego Park woman for allegdly stealing $284 worth of merchandise

HealtH Update for SeniorS A Free Community eduCAtion SeminAr

Lung Conditions: Improve Your Quality of Life Please join Lydia Winnicka, MD, Pulmonary Fellow from the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at NYU Winthrop, as she discusses symptoms and treatment for common lung conditions such as COPD, Asthma & Sleep Apnea. Dr. Winnicka will also discuss protocols for lung cancer screening, and why it is so important.

A question and answer period will be included. 1:15PM Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Mineola Community Center 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (One block south of Jericho Tpke., between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Ave.)

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

from Lord and Taylor. Multiple violations: On September 15th Garden City Police arrested a 29 year old Hempstead man on Stewart Avenue for DWI, excessive speed, passing a red light, unsafe turn and unsafe lane usage. DWI arrest: On September 15th a 24-year-old-male from Westbury was arrested on Clinton Road for DWI and driving without the vehicle’s headlights activated. Vehicles entered: On September 15th vehicles parked at Adams Street and Jefferson Street residences were entered and rummaged through. There is no reported loss at this time. Another DWI: On September 16th a

22-year-old Deer Park man was arrested on Franklin Avenue for DWI, driving on the wrong side of the road on Stewart Avenue and refusing to stop when the officer attempted to pull him over. Items taken from cars: On September 17th money was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Pine Street residence. A backpack containing personal items was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Poplar Street residence. Employee arrested: On September 18th Garden City Detectives arrested a sales employee of a Franklin Avenue airline business for allegedly selling discounted tickets to numerous clients without authorization or permission to do so for a total loss exceeding $47,000. The employee, a 40 year old Huntington Station woman, was charged with grand larceny.

Friday, September 21, 2018 The Garden City News

THE OFFICE CAT

GC Class of ‘78 plans Reunion Garden City High School’s Class of 1978 will hold its 40th reunion on October 20th, from 7:00 to 10:30PM at the Garden City Senior Center, 6 Golf Club Lane. Cost: $95 before October 1st, $115 after

Join classmates for a for a fabulous evening including cocktails, food, entertainment and reconnecting with old friends! Please send checks to: Eileen D’Antonio, 18 Westbury Rd., G.C., N.Y. 11530

Friday, September 21, 2018 The Garden City News

GARDEN CITY UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net The Board of Trustees and staff continue to work on numerous projects, including street and parking lot paving projects, the Third Track project, the concept plan for the former St. Paul’s School building and other matters. We encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. Our next meeting is Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. The Board of Trustees has also tentatively scheduled additional meetings for October 18, 2018 and November 1 and November 15, 2018.

Water tower replacement project update

The water tower replacement project is still undergoing the permit and approval process with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Department of Health. Soil remediation at the water tower site continues to be an area of concern and the approval to move forward with this project will occur when a soil remediation plan is accepted by all agencies involved. “There has been steady communication back and forth between the Village and the agencies trying to come to an agreement on a plan that is acceptable,” Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco said. “Our most recent response and revised plan for this request was sent to the DEC on September 13.” In addition, last week Village officials met with Caldwell Tanks, the company awarded the bid, in order to keep them informed. They have allocated their resources to other jobs while waiting for the Village to give them approval to move forward. At this point in time Mr. DiFrancisco does not anticipate the job starting until January 2019.

Business District Parking Lots

In light of resident concerns about parking in Field 7N, particularly commercial vehicles that apparently park overnight in the lot, Trustees are considering modifying the Village Code and Policies to move oversight and regulation of parking lots from the Traffic Commission to the Village Board of Trustees. Trustees are also considering a proposal to create a “Reserved Parking Zone” on a trial basis in Field 7N to separate residential from commercial parking, including imposition of a $150 fee per year for permitted segregated residential parking on the basis of one permit per apartment for apartment buildings directly contiguous to Field 7N which apartment buildings do not otherwise have parking facilities. Further, the Board is looking to modify existing Village Code to also prohibit commercial vehicles from overnight parking in Village-owned parking lots.

GPS Devices

Last week the Village took receipt of the new GPS hardware to be installed in the Village fleet. A representative from the company came to the Department of Public Works Yard mechanics shop earlier this week and demonstrated how the units are installed and instructed the staff on how to install them in the wide variety of vehicles. Crews will now systematically begin installation in the Village vehicles. At the July 25 Board meeting, Trustees approved funding for the Village to install the GPS tracking systems in all Village vehicles. According to Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco, investment in this system will give the Village the ability to monitor its assets and also maintain efficiency in manpower

deployment. In addition, this system will provide new tools and reporting methods to assist in the maintenance and repairs of all Village vehicles. This issue was set forth as one of the items on the Board’s priority list adopted in the summer of 2017.

LED Lighting at Village Yard

The project to convert all interior garage and shop lighting at the Village Yard complex to LED lighting is complete. A total of 58 light fixtures were converted, which will result in improved energy efficiency. In addition, the new lighting will provide a safer working environment for employees and provide better visibility for vehicles in the garage. The second phase of the project will consist of converting the exterior yard lighting over to LED.

Garage Doors

The mechanics shop garage door replacement project began this week at the Village Yard. Eight garage doors are being replaced. Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi and Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco were at the Yard observing the work. “It’s very labor intensive and it will take about three days to replace one door, “Mr. DiFrancisco said. The existing doors were end of life, repair costs were mounting and in some cases they created an unsafe work environment when they malfunctioned. Replacing these doors, which will provide better insulation, combined with the new LED lighting should greatly improve the energy efficiency of the DPW Yard complex.

Generators

Three generator projects are underway at the Department of Public Works Yard, the Senior Center on Golf Club Lane and at Fire Station No. 3:

DPW Yard The generator at the Yard is in place but unfortunately the transfer switch that was delivered was damaged. It appeared to have been damaged in transit. The Public Works Department did not accept delivery of the product and is now waiting for a new transfer switch to be delivered, which could take four to six weeks. The old generator was reconnected until the new switch is delivered. Senior Center The concrete pad that the generator is going to sit on was poured and is in place. Trenching of the electrical and gas lines from the building to the concrete pad has also begun. The Department of Public Works is waiting on delivery of the generator and transfer switch. Fire Station No. 3 This generator is diesel powered and has a diesel gas tank that requires filings with the Department of Health before proceeding. The contractor is in the process of doing the filings and obtaining the required approvals. There was a project walk-through September 18 to finalize coordination of the project plan. This plan does include removing some hedges to make room for the unit. The Department will also need to coordinate the concrete work and electrician schedules as to not interfere with Fire Department operations.

Paving Project Update

The road paving program is in full swing throughout the Village. Paving has been completed on Merillon Avenue and Huntington Road. Concrete work (sidewalks, curbs and aprons) is currently being completed on Brompton Road and Kensington Road. The roads are scheduled to be paved within the next two weeks. Lastly, concrete work has started on Harrison Street.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 to its original function- a school, The Garden City Institute of Restoration. Professionals and retired professionals could teach students a variety of trades, and it would be hands-on learning using and working on the St. Paul’s structure itself as the classroom. St. Paul’s, by now, probably needs everything-structural repair, roofing, plumbing, heating, insulation, electrical work, tile work, plastering, the list goes on. It would be a potential win-win situation for all- degrees for those interested in restoration as a science, training for

full and part time students interested in the trades, teaching employment for retired professionals, and parts of, and eventually all of, the building would be restored along the way through on the job training. Additional funding may also be available if education instead of exercise is offered on the premises. When completed, excess space could be used for other purposes. I can hear the naysayers already, pointing out there is mold and asbestos. Is this the only building in the country that has these issues? No, and we need TRAINED professionals to work on these projects, and they need training

someplace. Why not here? Why not try out the latest procedures in abatement and repair here? Programs and courses could be structured for those interested in becoming licensed, as well as for those who want to hone their DIY skills. I, for one, can’t solder to save my life (or my basement), but I would certainly consider attending a training course on how to do it successfully, and would be honored to know that I helped, even in a small way, towards the restoration by fixing a pipe someplace in some room there. I would hope that other residents, especially those who have resisted the destruction of this magnif-

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Fire Department holds 9/11 remembrance ceremony

A remembrance ceremony was held this past September 11th at the Village’s 9/11 Memorial to honor the memories of those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terror attacks 17 years ago, including the 23 Garden City residents whose names are inscribed upon the Memorial.

Garden City firefighters held a remembrance ceremony at the Village’s 9/11 Memorial on the Village Green Tuesday to solemnly pause and remember the fallen on the 17th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. The program paid tribute to those Garden City residents that perished during the attack on the World Trade Center, the 343 members of the New York Fire Department, 23 members of the New York Police Department and 37 members of the Port Authority Police Department killed, as well as those who have died of 9/11-related illnesses. Rev. Stephen Tamke, who grew up in Garden City, and Monsignor James Swiader, pastor of Saint Joseph Church, offered the opening and closing prayers. “At this monument today, when we gather here next year, and every year after that, nobody can promise that you will hurt a little less. Nobody can promise you there will ever be a time when you do not feel the emptiness. We can only promise that you will have a solemn place to remember and mourn, to reflect and to

move on, each in our own way,” Assistant Chief Thomas Strysko said. “Let this monument provide all of us here in Garden City with a daily reminder to take nothing for granted, appreciate our freedoms, count our blessings, strive to help our fellow man and cherish our friends and families.” On behalf of the Garden City community, Mayor Brian Daughney thanked Fire Chief Brian Gallo and members of the Garden City Fire Department for conducting such a touching ceremony. “As many of us continue our journey of healing, we hope this annual remembrance ceremony brings a bit of comfort to help us get through this difficult day,” he said. Fellow Board members as well as members of Garden City’s executive staff joined Mayor Daughney on the Village Green. A local Boy Scout troop also attended, as did local representatives and school district personnel. The names of the 23 residents who perished were read during the ceremony. Their names are etched in the memorial monument stone on the Village Green.

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Garden City "Momtrepreneur" honored by Hance Foundation One of two honorees for the 2018 Beautiful Me Celebration, an annual fundraiser and gala next month at The Garden City Hotel is Garden City resident and mom-trepreneur Sophia Brivio, who operates The Well Seasoned Chef at 45 New Hyde Park Road in the village’s West business district, a block away from St. Anne’s Church and school. Brivio is being honored by her friends and partners in community service at nearby 501c3 nonprofit the Hance Family Foundation, which was established in 2009 after the untimely deaths of the local family’s three daughters, Emma, Aly and Katie on July 26, 2009 in a horrific wrong-way vehicle crash on the Taconic Parkway. The children were 8, 7 and 5 years old when they died. One of the first events that grieving mother Jackie Hance was able to participate in, a few short months after she and her husband Warren lost all three girls, was attending a Thanksgiving-themed cooking class at Sophia Brivio’s home in Garden City. Hance was supported by friends who wanted her to take some small steps, and they saw the local culinary class as one opportunity. Brivio had never met Jackie Hance before she welcomed her to the class with all the other adult students in November of 2009. From that time forward, a strong friendship took shape between the two women, one from Garden City (Brivio) and another from Floral Park (Hance), both mothers of three girls. Ever since, one coincidence has stood out: Sophia Brivio’s own three daughters -- Lauren, Juliana and Melina -- were exactly the same ages as the Hance family’s three girls nine years ago. ‘Chef Sophia’ as she’s commonly known around Garden City and in Manhattan circles has developed an unbreakable bond with the Hances; par-

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The Rise of the Left

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Since this is written early in the week, and it is a very fluid situation, I won’t discuss the controversies surrounding the Judge Brett Kavanaugh nomination beyond making one obvious comment, which may get some agreement across the political spectrum. If substantiated after 30 plus years, these are serious allegations against Mr. Kavanaugh. Assuming Senator Diane Feinstein thought that his accuser’s account was at least plausible, there was no justification whatever for sitting on the accuser’s letter for six weeks and not discussing the matter with Mr. Kavanaugh and making the matter public and a subject of the confirmation hearings. That was unfair to Mr. Kavanaugh and in many ways unfair to the accuser, who now says she is willing to testify as to her version of events. The last minute nature of these revelations adds weight to Republican charges that Democrats are simply playing for delay of this nomination at all costs. This week’s main topic, relevant both nationally and in New York State, is the rise of a hard left progressive movement in the Democratic Party. To be sure, the movement has not been universally successful. Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo and his two running mates, Kathy Hochul and Letitia James, fended off a challenge from the left. It should be noted, however, that Team Cuomo vastly outspent its opponents and definitely tacked to the progressive side on its messaging, basically portraying itself as a bulwark against President Trump’s administration. Despite their failure in the New York statewide races, left leaning candidates have done well in many races this cycle. Perhaps their biggest upset was the victory earlier this year by 28 year old Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, who defeated a 10-term incumbent in a primary race for Congress. In addition, left wing candidates were quite successful in last Thursday’s primaries for the New York state senate where seven progressive candidates, including the well publicized Julie Salazar, won the Democratic nomination,

in six cases (not in Ms. Salazar’s) ousting members who were formerly in a coalition with the Republican majority. Many of these candidates will have little or no opposition in November. If the Democrats gain control of the state senate, currently in Republican hands by one vote, the legislative tide will move sharply to the left on a variety of issues like taxes, housing policy and the minimum wage. Nationally, the progressives have also scored a number of victories, including an upset win for Congress in Massachusetts and the nomination of a pretty left wing gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Gillum, in Florida. In some ways the rise of the progressive left raises issues for Democrats parallel to the issues that the rise of the Tea Party movement raised for Republicans. The energy and willingness to work hard in elections are useful, but there is a danger that the party will be pushed too far to ideological extremes. This can affect the image of the party and also can be a problem if the party nominates candidates at the fringe. Republicans saw this happen in a number of Senate races where very winnable races were lost on account of poor candidate selection. The progressive left does need to have its leading spokespersons hone their message better. While the progressives advocate such causes as Medicare for all, free college tuition and forgiveness of student debt, their approach is not very nuanced. A case in point was an interview last week between CNN’s Jake Tapper and Ms. Ocasio-Cortez. In the interview, Mr Tapper cited to Ms. OcasioCortez a study by the left-leaning Tax Policy Center that policies she advocated would cost $40 trillion and her statement that a tax on the wealthy she advocated would raise only $2 trillion. After a series of very evasive answers by Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Mr. Tapper finally conceded that we “won’t get an answer for the other $38 trillion”. Nevertheless, the progressive movement is on the rise, providing both opportunities and potential pitfalls for the Democrats.

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Perhaps no other property in Garden City has gone through more changes and experienced more history than the Garden City Hotel site. Garden City Public Schools Continuing Education is offering a one night class to be held on Tuesday, October 9th from 7-9 p.m. at the Garden City Hotel. This is your chance to learn about the four Garden City Hotels located on that site since 1874. Garden City historian John Ellis Kordes (who created the “Garden City Hotel Legacy Museum” in 2013 in the hotel lobby) will present the program and a representative from the hotel will give you a “behind the scenes” tour of the current hotel. For more information and fees call Continuing Education at 516-478-1070. There is limited enrollment and it is filling fast.

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Next Monday, September 24th, at the Garden City Hotel, the MineolaGarden City Rotary Club will be pleased to welcome Mary Ellen Polit as guest speaker. Ms. Polit is executive vice president/chief administrative officer for Home Care and Hospice Services for Catholic Health Services on Long Island. Ms. Polit entered the home care field as a visiting nurse, then, transitioned to leadership positions as director of Patient Services, and then chief administrative officer at Catholic Home Care. In 2010, she was asked to oversee hospice care for the health system. Currently, Ms. Polit is responsible for Catholic Home Care and Good Shepherd Hospice, managing the care received by over 3,300 patients on a daily basis. She will speak to Rotarians about the Good Shepherd Hospice that will open shortly at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Center. The new 12-bed Hospice Inpatient Center will allow for the delivery of technically complex medical and nursing care to hospice patients of all faiths in a home like setting when their medical needs cannot be managed at home. The Center will provide the same standard of expert, end of life care accessible to Good Shepherd Hospice patients in Nassau County since 2008 at the existing center in Port Jefferson. “At Mercy Medical Center, we are eager and excited to bring hospice care back to families in Nassau and Western Suffolk Counties,” says Mary Ellen Polit.

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The Club will also welcome Brittany Costa, A lifelong Garden City resident and a junior at Adelphi University majoring in graphic design. Brittany serves as philanthropy chairperson of Delta Delta Delta sorority at Adelphi. She is in charge of Tri-Delta’s awareness and fundraising efforts for childhood cancer research; more specifi-

Brittany Costa, philanthropy chair, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Adelphi University. cally, for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Brittany says that while she has always had the love and passion for this effort, it blossomed when her close friend, Bobby Menges (Rotary’s 2017 “Community Service Award” recipient) passed away. She will speak on behalf of her sorority sisters to share both her personal and her sister’s collective effort to work toward putting an end to this horrific disease. Brittany will report on her sorority’s participation in the “Walk/Run” to end childhood cancer, for St. Jude, in New York City on September 22nd. Donations they collect will go towards cancer research and treatments for the affected families. Brittany will also promote “Tri Dente,” the big fall fundraiser to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, 223 Stewart Ave., here in Garden City on October 20th. Tickets at $5 will include lots of food, raffles and family fun. 100% of the proceeds will go to St. Jude, Brittany reports.

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October 8th – District Governor Shawn Weis to visit the Club October 22nd – Joseph Greco, MD, chief Medical Officer, NYU Winthrop Hospital to report on upcoming Expansion Program November 13th – Fellowship Dinner at Piccolo Bussoslsa Restaurant, Mineola; Bob Kaliban, special guest December 7th/8th – Rotarians ring the bell for the Salvation Army December 10th - Save the date! Holiday Fellowship Luncheon – Garden City Hotel January 14th – Frank Tauches, former Garden City Mayor and Commander of the American Legion William Bradford Turner Post will report

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IN MEMORIAM Everett L. Vilander

Everett L. Vilander, 101, a resident of Garden City since 1960, died on September 9, several days after suffering a fall. Mr. Vilander was a 1938 graduate of the University of Southern California School of Journalism. He covered the D-Day landing at Normandy on June 6, 1944 for United Press and later worked for the Shell Oil Company until his retirement in 1980. He was married twice, to the late Kathleen Adkins in 1944, with whom they had a daughter Hilary, and the late Dorothy Brey Cooper in 1955. Mr. Vilander and Dorothy were married for 46 years and greatly enjoyed dancing, camping, sailing and golf. Mr. Vilander was a popular member of the Hempstead Golf Club and the Presbyterian Church in Garden City, where he served as an Elder on Session and sang in the choir. He lived for many years at the Garden City home of Marie Penney, Dorothy’s granddaughter by a previous marriage, her husband Kent and their children. For his 100th birthday, on November 9, 2016, Mr. Vilander wrote a brief memoir of his remarkable life, which included liv-

The new school year has begun, which means the annual St. Joseph School Fall Festival is just around the corner! This year, the festival will be held on Saturday, September 22nd from 10AM–4PM. As usual, there is fun for the whole family! The children will enjoy some of the classic favorites - carnival games, bounce houses, pumpkin patch, face painting, and of course the pony rides. Exciting new additions this year include a petting zoo, toddler area, seasonal photo opportunities, and a cornhole contest. The Father’s Association will be serving grilled standards, and you can satisfy your sweet tooth at the bake sale. Try a delicious treat at the event, or take something home with you to

Everett L. Vilander ing as a child in a one-room cabin without running water in Wyoming. You can read Mr. Vilander’s memoir on the archives of the Garden City News’ website: https://www.gcnews.com/ articles/everett-vilander-celebrates-100years-of-life/

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enjoy later. Have a beer or a glass of wine as you listen to live music. Local merchants will be on hand as well, selling a variety of items ranging from one of a kind to luxury goods. Take advantage of our Seasonal Plant Sale. Pre-order pumpkins, bales of hay, decorative corn stalks, and gourds online at shop.sjspta.com. Pick up your items at the Fall Festival. You can also place an order by visiting the St. Joseph School table at the Friday Night Promenade on 7th Street on September 14th. For more information please visit www.sjspta.com. All net proceeds will directly support St. Joseph’s School mission for excellence in Catholic Education.

Defensive Driving Course Knights of Columbus #15809 at St Joseph’s Church in Garden City is pleased to offer the community the Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course. The course will be held on Saturday October 27th 2018 - 9:30AM to 3:30PM in the St. Joseph’s Church LL St. Agnes Room 130 Fifth St. Garden City Upon completion of this course,

Participants are eligible for 10% off their motor vehicle insurance for three years and/or a reduction of points from their driver’s license. The fee for the course is $45.00 per person and advance registration is required. To register, or for more information, please contact: John Russo 516-384-4552 or Will Havron 516-578-6452

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The Garden City Chamber of Commerce would like to express our sincere gratitude to our partner The Village of Garden City, the 2018 Promenade Sponsors and Vendors, as well as, the thousands of people who attended the Promenades this year! Each year the crowds have grown as more and more families have decided to spend their summer Friday nights with us on 7th Street enjoying the Music, Entertainment and Great Food offered by our Chamber Members.

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Statue of Our Lady of Fatima handcarved in Italy in 1967. A group of Garden City Catholics invites all members of our community to gather together to participate in the nationwide Rosary Coast to Coast. The event will be held on Sunday, October 7th at the Garden City Gazebo on Stewart Avenue. They will start convening at 3:30PM and begin the Rosary promptly at 4:00PM. In the event of

rain, they will gather at St. Anne’s Church. The address is 35 Dartmouth Street, Garden City. The event is in response to an invitation made for all Catholics worldwide to spiritually unite in prayer for peace in our respective nations. “The time is now to call upon God, through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, to heal our country and return it to holiness. Americans across the country are invited to pray Rosary Coast to Coast wherever they can gather: along the US coasts and borders; in front of state capitols; in other public areas; in parish Churches; or as families while viewing the livestream of the National Rosary Rally. Rosary Coast to Coast will take place at 4PM Eastern, 3PM Central, 2PM Mountain, 1PM Pacific.” The group will provide rosaries and instructions to pray the Rosary. They invite families, including children, to participate in this peaceful, prayerful event. The 7-foot Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be present. She was handcarved in Italy in 1967 for the golden anniversary. For more information concerning the gathering at the Garden City gazebo, please contact Marta Waters at 516 448-9009 or email miwaters88@gmail. com. To learn more about the nationwide Rosary Coast to Coast event, including other locations gathering together to pray the Rosary, visit http:// rosarycoasttocoast.com

Resurrection Lutheran Church hosts blood drive

The Long Island Blood Services report that supplies of blood are at low levels following the summer slowdown in donations. To help replenish needed supplies, Resurrection Lutheran Church is hosting a blood drive, Monday, October 1st, from 3:15 to 9:15PM in the church fellowship hall. Most healthy adults can give blood every 56 days. A donor should be 16 to 75 years of age (16-year-olds must have parental permission, and ages 76 and over need a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health on the day of donation. For a full list of eligibility requirements, call

800.688.0900. To schedule an appointment, call Linda Wardley, 516.746.4426, ext. 12. Our community hospitals and the patients who are counting on your help sincerely thank you. Resurrection Lutheran Church is a multi-site Christian community of faith, with our main campus located at 420 Stewart Ave., near Clinton Rd., in Garden City. All are invited to worship at 5:30PM on Saturdays and at 8:30, 9:45 and 11AM. Sunday mornings, with Sunday School and Christian Education at 9:45AM. For more information, call 516.746.4426, visit resgc.org.

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GC Retired Men’s Club News

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Mon., Sept. 24th: -- Sandwiches 12:30 Mon., Oct. 1st: - Sandwiches -- 12:30 Mon., Oct. 8th: -- Senior Center Closed Mon., Oct. 15th: - Noon - Regular Meeting Poker players: check with John Marino at 248-1770. We welcome bridge, and especially non-bridge, players, in order to expand the variety of our activities. Some suggestions: poker, chess, backgammon, other card games, cribbage and billiards. Also you may come for just conversation, camaraderie, and to make

new friends. Lunch is served roughly twice a month.

About the GC Retired Men’s Club

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

Sen. Hannon to host Senior Health Expo on Oct. 4th Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces his Annual Senior Health Expo takes place on Thursday, October 4th, 2018, at the St. Paul’s Field House (295 Stewart Avenue, Garden City), from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. This annual event features FREE flu vaccinations and many screenings including cardiovascular, mammography, memory screening, postural and spinal screening, blood pressure testing, balance testing, cholesterol & diabetes screenings and much more. Appointments are required for cardiovascular screening and the mammography van. Please contact Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-7391700 to make an appointment or if you

have any questions. All other free services, including the flu shots, do not require appointments. “With over 100 providers and vendors scheduled,” said Hannon, “seniors and others can take advantage of a tremendous variety of free health care services and information all in one location.” There is plenty of parking, and the location is handicap-accessible. “So whether you’re preparing for yourself or a loved one, I hope the many providers represented can assist in making your older years genuinely golden!” said Hannon. For more information and directions, please visit www.kemphannon.com.

“Shed, Shred & E-cycle” program on September 22nd This aerial photograph of Franklin Court was taken during the 1930’s looking toward the northeast. Franklin Court was originally built by the Garden City Company in 1912 for the Doubleday employees. The Doubleday Book publishing plant was built in 1910 just to the left of this photo on Franklin Avenue. Doubleday was built to resemble Hampton Court in England so the Franklin Court development also has an English flavor. The buildings are attached and semi-attached and makes one of the the most unique developments in Garden City with access from Meadow Street. In the center of the photo is a large parking garage which still exists. Also, Franklin Court was built in two periods - the lower half in 1912 and the northern part in 1927. You can see the last part built in the upper right with the very young landscaping. Interestingly, the lower part of the photo shows three houses that are not part of the Franklin Court development. These three houses were moved there from Franklin Avenue so Doubleday could be built. They were actually built in the 1870’s and were part of the workmen’s houses who were building Garden City in the very beginning of our Village.

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau), Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Nassau) are hosting a “Shed, Shred & E-Cycle” event on Saturday, September 22nd from noon–3:00PM at which residents can safely dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs, unwanted electronics, and personal papers. The event takes place at Sanitary District #6, located at 80 Cherry Valley Avenue, in West Hempstead. The event is also being held in conjunction with the Town of Hempstead Sanitation Department. Any type of medication can be brought for safe disposal. Additionally, sharps are also accepted. “Safely disposing of medications prevents pollution of our waterways, pro-

tects our environment, and keeps them out of the wrong hands,” said Hannon. The Sanitary District 6 e-cycling program will also be available. Residents can bring unwanted computers, televisions, DVD/VCRs and other electronic equipment for recycling. “In addition, for your convenience, a shredding truck for your personal papers will also be available,” said Hannon. A limit of five bags or five boxes of papers will be safely shredded. “Safe disposal of your prescription drugs and medications helps protect the environment and keeps them out of the hands of young children or others who would use them improperly,” said Hannon

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On Wednesday, December 5th, Garden City Recreation and Parks will take a trip to see Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and have dinner at Colandrea New Corner Restaurant. The Dyker Heights area is known for their wonderfully elaborate Christmas displays, with each home trying to top the next! We will travel by coach bus, have dinner first, and then enjoy the spectacle Dyker Heights has to offer. When we are done, we will take a quick ride to see the Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree. Walking is involved in this trip. The price per person will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. To register, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave.

Exercise with Joy

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

Special Events for September

Thursday, September 27th at 10AM Computer Workshop “Computer 1st Grade” Continuing from Computer Kindergarten. In this class, you will learn how to work with text including inputting, inserting, moving, and erasing, learn basic word processing skills, and understand files and commands.

Upcoming Fall Trips for Seniors

Here Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Other trips will be added in the upcoming weeks. Monday, October 1st Trip to the Metropolitan Opera to see “Samson and Delilah”. We will travel by coach bus to the Opera House where we will see the 7:30 pm performance. You will have time to eat on your own before the show. We will return to Garden City after the performance. Tickets will be $85, checks only made payable to the Village of Garden City. PLEASE NOTE, THIS TRIP IS NOW FILLED

Free fall prevention, balance testing program “Did you know that 1 in 3 older adults will fall each year, and 1 in 5 falls results in a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury?” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “Each year, 2 million adults 65 or over are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries. Sadly, the risk of falling increases with each decade of life.” Senator Hannon is hosting a FREE “Fall Prevention and Balance Testing” Program on September 21st, at the Garden City Public Library (located 60 Seventh Street, Garden City) from 10:00AM to noon. Hannon’s featured speaker will be Catherine Dunckley, a Certified Health Education Specialist at North Shore

University Hospital, who will discuss topics related to fall prevention, including muscle weakness and balance issues, vision problems, the use of medications, proper footwear, and home and community hazards. Following the presentation, Ms. Dunckley will demonstrate tai chi, an ancient Chinese tradition consisting of gentle movements. Tai Chi can help to improve balance and reduce pain and stress, while promoting inner peace and serenity. Reservations are required for this FREE event. To sign up, please visit www.kemphannon.com or call Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-7391700.

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Tuesday, October 16th at noon Westbury Manor for Lunch and a Performance of “Gypsy” We will travel by recreation bus for this trip. Tickets are $40, checks only, made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. Tuesday, November 13th at 2PM Trip to NYCB Theatre in Westbury for “United We Sing” This tribute show will showcase melodies from three of the biggest icons in popular music history – Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Neil Diamond! We will travel by recreation bus for this trip. Tickets are $40, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, December 5th Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and Dinner at Colandrea New Corner Restaurant We will travel by coach bus, have dinner first, and then enjoy the spectacle Dyker Heights has to offer. When we are done, we will take a quick ride to see the Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree. Walking is involved in this trip. . The price per person will be $90, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, March 6th Trip to the Metropolitan Opera to see Rigoletto We will travel by coach bus to the Opera House where we will see the

7:30PM performance. You will have time to eat on your own before the show. We will return to Garden City after the permformance. Tickets will be $75, checks only made payable to the Village of Garden City.

Exercise for Seniors

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

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A Free Community eduCAtion SeminAr

BRAIN HEALTH: PROTECT YOUR COGNITIVE VITALITY Cognition is the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding. Cognitive vitality refers to maintaining a strong and active cognitive ability. Please join Carole Filangieri, PhD, from the Department of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop Hospital, as she provides an informative explanation about the aging brain, including processing speed, neurons, etc. Learn actions, based on scientific research, that you can put into place to help protect your cognitive ability. A question and answer period will follow. Wednesday, October 10 6:45 PM Registration; 7:00 PM Program NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center 101 Mineola Blvd., Mineola (corner of Second Street) Admission is free, but seating is limited. Reservations are required. Please call (516) 663-3916 to reserve your space.

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News From the Children’s Room

The first day of fall is Saturday, September 22nd, 2018. Fall means apples, pumpkins, crisp air, falling leaves and Halloween. The Children’s Room has books about fall including Fall by Harriet Brundle, Hedgehugs: Autumn Hide and Squeak by Steve Wilson and Lucy Tapper, and I Pick Fall Pumpkins by Mary Lindeen.

September is National Library Card Month

If you don’t have a library card, now is the time to get one. September is National Library Card Month! Every child needs his or her own library card to register for programs online. The Children’s Room also has books on display about the library, including Amelia Bedelia’s First Library Card by Herman Parish, D.W.’s Library Card by Marc Brown, The Library Card by Jerry Spinelli, and My First Trip To The Library by Katie Kawa.

What’s Happening this Fall

Storytimes Registration online (www.gardencitypl.org ) on EventKeeper begins on Monday, September 17th, 2018. Nonresidents can register beginning Monday, October 1st, 2018. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the storytime. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. Storytime schedules are subject to change. Special needs children are welcome with an adult. RHYME TIME STORYTIME For children ages 6 months–29 months (born May 2016–April 2018) with a parent or caregiver. Program is thirty minutes. • Thursday at 10:00AM October 4th–November 29th (No October 18th and November 22nd). YOU AND YOUR TODDLER STORYTIME For children ages 2½–3½ (born April 2015–April 2016) with a parent or caregiver. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. • Monday at 11:30AM October 1st–November 26th (No Oct. 8th and Nov. 12th). • Tuesday at 11:30AM October 2nd–November 27th (No Nov. 6th). LITTLE LISTENERS STORYTIME For children ages 3–5 (born October 2013–October 2015, not yet in kindergarten), without an adult. Sign up for one session. Program is thirty minutes. • Tuesday at 1:30PM October 2nd–November 27th (No Nov. 6th). • Wednesday at 1:30PM October 3rd – November 28th (No Oct. 24th, 31st, and Nov. 21st). KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE COMBINED STORYTIME

For children presently enrolled in grades K and 1. Program is forty-five minutes. • Tuesday at 3:45pm; October 2nd–November 27th (No Nov. 6th).

Book Discussions

Registration in the Children’s Room only, begins on Monday, September 17th, 2018. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, October 1st, 2018. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the wait list for that day. All programs are one hour. CHAPTER CHAT For children presently enrolled in second grade. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more. Program is one hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. • Wednesday, November 14th, 4PM-5PM Captain Awesome to The Rescue by Stan Kirby. THE BOOK ENDS For children presently enrolled in grades 3–5. Join us for games and activities! Program is one hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. • Monday, November 26th, 4PM-5PM Rain Reign by Ann Martin. TWEEN BOOK DISCUSSION For children in grades 4–7. Program is one hour. • Monday, November 19th, 4PM-5PM Posted by John Anderson.

Fall Infant Program Added

Play Hooray Infants for ages 0–5 months has been added to the fall lineup of children’s programs. • Tuesday, October 16th *Play Hooray Infants ages 0-5 months from 10–10:45AM. Registration is required online on EventKeeper ( www.gardencitypl.org ) with a Library Card beginning October 2nd at 9:30AM. • Tuesday, November 20th *Play Hooray Infants ages 0 -5 months from 10–10:45 AM. Registration begins on November 6th at 9:30AM.

Fall 2018 Programs for Children

*DROP-IN LEGO CLUB Thursday, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 From 4:00PM to 5:00PM for children in grades K–5. No registration required. Space is limited. *PLAY HOORAY BABIES/ *PLAY HOORAY KIDS Thursday, September 27th At 10AM for children ages 6–17 mos. (Babies) or at 11AM for children ages 18-29 mos. (Kids). Registration is required online on EventKeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card beginning September 17th at 9:30AM. PRESCHOOL HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY Wednesday, October 24th Program is for children ages

birth through 5, (not in kindergarten) and an adult caregiver and runs from 10:00AM–11:00AM. Costume parade through the Library starts at 10:15AM. Registration is required on Eventkeeper with a Library Card beginning October 15th at 9:30AM

MAKE A LOVED ONE A PRESENT Saturday, November 24th Make a Loved One A Present. Program is for children in grades K and 1. Registration on Eventkeeper with a Library Card is required beginning November 5th at 9:30AM. *TOTS NIGHT OUT WITH A TIME FOR KIDS Wednesday, November 28th Program is for children ages 2½-5 (not in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver, and runs from 7:00-7:45PM. Registration is required and begins Monday, November 19th at 9:30 AM on EventKeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card. CELEBRATE THE WINTER SOLSTICE WITH MISS SANDY Tuesday, December 4th Program is from 4PM-5PM and is open to children in grades 1–5. Registration on Eventkeeper with a Library Card is required beginning November 26th at 9:30AM. *FAMILY GINGERBREAD HOUSE PROGRAM WITH THE BAKING COACH. Saturday, December 8th This program is for children ages 2½ through fifth grade and up to 3 other family members (one of which must be an adult) and runs about 90 minutes. Choose one time slot: 10:30AM–12:30PM, or 1:00PM–3:00PM. Registration on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) is required and begins November 26th at 9:30AM. Only one member per household registers.

Tween Programs

For Tweens in Grades 4–7 TWEEN MONDAYS All programs are from 7PM–8PM. Registration on Eventkeeper is required. *Game Night Monday, September 17th Play games and enjoy pizza. Registration begins September 10th at 9:30AM. Halloween Game and Activities Monday, October 15th Registration begins October 1st at 9:30AM. Book Discussion Monday, November 19th Discuss the book Posted by John Anderson. Registration begins on October 1st at 9:30AM.

*Holiday Time Monday, December 3rd Decorate an ornament, watch a movie and enjoy snacks. Registration begins November 19th at 9:30AM. *Harry Potter Day Saturday, November 3rd Make Harry Potter cupcakes with The Baking Coach, potions with science teacher Chris Buchman, and play Quidditch. Separate registrations for each program are required. Registration begins October 15th at 9:30AM. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Fantastic Beasts will be shown. No registration required for the movies. Attendance is on a first-come, first served basis. *Funding for these programs has been provided by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates.

Children’s Department Program Policies

• There are no storytimes when students do not have classes due to holidays, Parent-Teacher Conferences, etc. • There must be at least 2 children present for storytime/book discussion to be conducted. • Weather-Related Policies— Storytimes and programs will be cancelled under the following conditions: - When schools are closed due to inclement weather. - When schools have delayed opening, morning storytimes and programs are cancelled. Please call about the afternoon programs. - When schools have early dismissal, afternoon and evening storytimes and programs are cancelled. Please call about morning programs. Late Arrival Policies: • Please be prompt. If you are late for any storytime, you risk losing your space for the day to a wait-listed patron who is present. • If you are late for a pre-registered special program, you risk losing your space to a person/family on the waitlist. We give late-comers a 10-minute grace period before we give their slot to someone on the waitlist who is present. • We are not always able to expand attendance to accommodate latecomers once the slot has been filled. Please check the Library website www.gardencitypl.org for upcoming events and registration dates.

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Locked in the Library Halloween Party

Friday, October 26th, 6PM-9PM Come to the Library after hours for our annual Locked in the Library event! This event will be held Friday, October 26th, 6:00PM-9:00PM at the Library and is for tweens and teens grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 8th at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). The theme this year is Ghostbusters/1980s, and we will be watching the 1984 Ghostbusters movie, which is rated PG, plus doing other fun activities. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens & Teens Books & Bagels Club

Saturday, October 20th, 11:30AM-12:30PM Join us for the first meeting of our new monthly Tweens and Teens Books and Bagels Club. The first meeting will be held Saturday, October 20th, 11:30AM-12:30PM. We’ll talk about the books we’re reading while eating bagels and Munchkins then make a book-themed craft. Bagels, Munchkins, and beverages will be served. This program is for tweens and teens in grades 6-12. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 8th at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids for Community Service Hours

Monday, October 22nd, 6:30PM-8PM Earn community service hours by volunteering to make cards for children in hospitals on Monday, October 22nd, 6:30PM-8:00PM. This program is for tweens and teens in grades 6-12.

Registration is required and begins Monday, October 8th at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org).

Pumpkin Painting Contest

Saturday, October 20th, 3PM–4PM Stop by the Library and paint a pumpkin for our annual Pumpkin Painting Contest. The Pumpkin Painting program will be held on Saturday, October 20th, 3PM-4PM. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 1st at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Pumpkins will be displayed at the Library from October 21st–November 1st. Winners of the contest will be announced by Monday, October 29th. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Night: Halloween Candy Bar Bingo

Monday, October 15th, 7PM–8PM Our October Tween Night will be Halloween Candy Bar Bingo and will be held Monday, October 15th, 7PM-8PM! This program is for grades 4-7. Candy will be served and winners will win extra candy. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 1st at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library and is joint program with the Young Adult and Children’s Departments.

Tween Night: Tween Book Discussions

Posted by John David Anderson: Monday, November 19th, 7PM–8PM Join us for a Tween Book Discussion on Monday, November 19th, 7PM-8PM for our November Tween Night! This program is for grades 4-7. We will be discussing the book Posted by John

Social Security: What You Need To Know

Garden City Public Library Tuesday, September 25th, at 1PM Join us for this Lunchtime Learning program on Social Security at the Garden City Public Library. A representative from the Social Security Administration will present a one hour program on what to know about Social Security with a brief question and answer period. Some of the covered topics will include: how to qualify for retirement benefits, survivor and spousal benefits, disability, and online

services. To make the most of your participation in this Social Security seminar, register today for your personal My Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. My Social Security is the safest and fastest way to access your annual Social Security statement. The representative will provide an overview at the seminar. Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. No registration is required. All are welcome.

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David Anderson. Pizza and drinks will be served. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 1st at 9:30AM in the Children’s Room. Registrants can pick up copies of the book in both the Children’s and Young Adult departments. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library and is joint program with the Young Adult and Children’s Departments.

asked to help with set-up and clean-up before and after the program. Please note that there is limited availability to volunteer. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Volunteers can sign-up for the following Thursdays, 3:30PM-5:30PM: • Thursday, October 11th • Thursday, November 1st • Thursday, December 6th

ACT/SAT/PSAT Practice Exam with C2 Education

College Essay Writing Workshop

Saturday, October 20th, 10AM–2PM C2 Education will be conducting a practice exam for the ACT/SAT/PSAT on Saturday, October 20th, 10AM-2PM. Registrants may choose the ACT, PSAT, or SAT to take. Registration is required and begins Monday, October 1st at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Registrants must contact C2 Education for their results.

Mentors for First LEGO League Sixth Grade Robotics Team

If you are a high school student (grades 9-12) in fall 2018 with FLL Robotics experience interested in earning volunteer hours by mentoring the team, please contact Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242 for questions.

Children’s LEGO Club – 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 begins Monday, September 10th at 9:30am online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org ). Volunteers must be in grades 6-12 in Fall 2018 and will be

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

Teen Advisory Board

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

Haunted Long Island

Garden City Public Library Thursday, October 18th, at 2PM Join Eco-Photo Explorers Christopher Weaver and Michael Salvarezza as they uncover the spine-tingling stories of the resident ghosts, ghouls and monsters of Long Island. Learn the real story behind The Amityville Horror and Oyster Bay’s haunted Raynham Hall.

Hear about the Montauk Monster and the rumors of strange animal experiments at Plum Island. This fun filled program on Thursday, October 18th at 2PM is sure to raise more than a few goose bumps. All are welcome! No registration is required. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

GC Library delayed opening The Garden City Public Library will delay opening until 11AM on Tuesday, September 25th. The Library staff will receive security training on that morning. The Library will open at 11AM and close at 9PM on Tuesday, September 25th.

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Four GCHS seniors named 2019 National Merit Semifinalists

Pictured here are (left to right): Superintendent Dr. Kusum Sinha, guidance counselor Natasha Khan, National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Chloe Rogers, Aidan Padala, Aidan Coyne, and Patrick Heavey; guidance counselor Karen Whiston, Principal Nanine McLaughlin, and guidance counselor Patrick Doyle.

Congratulations to four Garden City High School seniors for being selected as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists for 2019: Chloe Rogers, Aidan Padala, Aidan Coyne, and Patrick Heavey. The students qualified as National Semifinalists by taking the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT). The selected 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 becoming a Finalist, the students must complete and submit a detailed scholarship application which includes further evidence of his/ her outstanding academic achievement, involvement in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. Of the 16,000 National Semifinalists, about 15,000 are expected to be named Finalists, ultimately competing for 7,500 scholarship awards worth $32 million. For more information, please visit: https://www.nationalmerit.org If the high school’s four students move onto being named Finalists, they will collectively bring the total number National Merit Scholarship Finalists for Garden City High School to 33 since 2009.

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Mother Daughter Dinner Dance Sister Joan Chittister presents “Radical Spirit” at Cathedral

Happy attendees from last year’s Mother Daughter Dinner Dance. This yearly tradition will be coming back on November 5th at the Inn at New Hyde Park. The annual Mother Daughter Dinner Dance will be held on Monday, November 5th from 6:30 through 10:30PM at the Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike. This year, the dance will benefit Ronald McDonald House. The event will include a four-course dinner and open bar, Broadway-themed

photo booth, raffles, silent auctions, vendors, a salon blowout station and makeup bar, and goody bags for everyone. $85 per adult age 13 and up; $55 per child age 12 and under. Registration is required. For more information, please call (516) 857-2098.

Joan Chittister, a Benedictine nun and one of the most influential religious and social leaders of our time, will speak at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Friday, September 28th at 7PM. Sister Joan is a much sought-after speaker, counselor, and clear voice that bridges across all religions. She offers a light to guide us in this time of contradictory values and upheaval in every major institution of society. Her latest book, Radical Spirit: 12 Ways to Live a Free and Authentic Life is a guide that uses the values in the Rule of Saint Benedict, a 1500-year old tradition. Humility is a hallmark of the Rule of Benedict, and Sister Joan offers this value as an antidote to the destruction of relationships and the narcissism that typifies the culture of our time. Sister Joan’s talk at the cathedral is free, but registration is required. Visit www.dioceseli.org/SisterJoan to

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INN Luncheon raffle ripping party This August, The INN Luncheon Honorees, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s GC (DGSIR) and The First National Bank of Long Island hosted a raffle ripping pizza party at DGSIR’s office in preparation for the Friday, October 19th Luncheon at The Garden City Hotel beginning at 10:30AM.The DGSIR agents and Luncheon Committee Members had a great night ripping raffle tickets to make it easier for their guests to bid on the fabulous prizes at the event!

Tickets to attend the event are available at: the-inn.org/ event/2018innluncheon 50/50 tickets are only sold prior to the event and are available at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s (102 Seventh Street,GC); 9AM-5PM Monday-Saturday and Sunday 9AM-4PM. The mission of The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) is to address the issues of hunger, homelessness and profound poverty through awareness, action and generosity.

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Members of the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s Garden City team with representatives of The INN. Front row: Susan MacDonald (DG agent, event co-chair); Claudia Galvin (DG manager, GC office; honoree); Jean Kelly (exec. director of The INN); Chris Becker (EVP First Nat’l Bank of LI, INN Board); Lisa Arning (INN Board, event co-chair)

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

South Nassau is proud to be the only hospital in New York to be recognized by Healthgrades with five top awards for women’s care: • • • • •

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“Lenny and Friends: A Leonard Bernstein Centennial Concert” Free Health Information Session

PANCREATIC CANCER INTERACTIVE FORUM Join internationally renowned pancreatic cancer surgeon Diane Simeone, MD, and our Perlmutter Cancer Center physicians for this half-day event to learn and ask questions about treatment advances and approaches, clinical trials, genetics, early detection and research in pancreatic cancer. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with other survivors and caregivers. A light breakfast and refreshments will be served.

Date: Saturday, September 29 | 8:00 am – 12:30 pm Location: Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY

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Alexander Wu The Garden City Community Club will present “Lenny & Friends: A Leonard Bernstein Centennial” with Alexander Wu, Yamaha Piano Artist On Wednesday October 3rd, 2018 at 1:30PM the General Program Committee of the Community Club, will present Mr. Alexander Wu, at the Garden City Casino. He will be performing a centennial salute to Leonard Bernstein’s enduring Broadway and film music, from West Side Story, Wonderful Town, Candide and On the Town, as well as his serious and humorous piano solo works. This

program will also feature American composers Aaron Copland, George Gershwin and Stephen Sondheim, who influenced the maestro’s own original style. Yamaha piano artist Alexander Wu will bring to life, a unique collection of his works. Mr. Wu is a native of California, a pianist and music arranger who has given concerts and master classes at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Steinway Series at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Merkin Concert Hall, Mannes College, The New School and Hofstra University. He has also performed with the Millennium Chamber Symphony at Lincoln Center, in Europe, Asia, and South America. In 2010, Alexander joined the elite roster of Yamaha performing artists alongside classical and jazz pianist Abbey Simon, Olga Kern, Hank Jones, and Dr. John, to pop artists Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Alicia Keys, and Nora Jones. Please join the Community Club for this outstanding piano concert and stay for refreshments at the conclusion. All are welcome. There is a $5 fee for guests. If anyone is interested in joining the Community Club please contact our club office at 516-746-0488 on Tues., Wed., or Thurs. between 9:30AM and 12:30PM. This program will be great—you don’t want to miss it!

WPOA member meeting

On Wednesday, September 26th at 7:30PM, the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) will meet at Homestead School with guest speaker Giuseppe Giovanniello, superintendent of buildings for the Village of Garden City. With a deadline of October 31st approaching for all residents to close open permits the WPOA wanted residents to ask any final questions on this topic. Overall, 1900 of the original 3100 plus open permits remain open. Mr. Giovanniello also covers a host of other responsibilities including FOIL (Freedom of Information requests) and building codes. After some questions and answers, the various Directors and Officers will update residents on other issues in our neighborhood. The WPOA shall also form a committee at our September meeting to be known as the Nominating Committee for Village and School Board Trustee, to consist of seven resident-electors of the Western Section. Five members of this committee shall constitute a quorum. Applicants for Village and School Board Trustee will send letters of intent and resumes to the President no later

than November 5th. The President will serve as chair pro temp and will call the Nominating Committee to order. At the first meeting, the committee will elect a chair and the President will deliver the applicants’ resumes. Gentle reminders from the WPOA Board include: • Please lock your cars at night. • Please fill out the survey on St. Paul’s on our website under notices (gcwpoa.com) or the paper form included in this mailing. • Please verify, and if you have not already paid this year’s dues, bring to our meeting or pay online via our website: gcWPOA.com If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the WPOA through our website or contact our President Gerry Kelly at gerry7th@ gmail.com or call (302-547-0800). The upcoming year will be busy and the WPOA and Village are always looking for volunteers. On Wednesday night, the WPOA will also release a preliminary fall social calendar. Please consider becoming a member and volunteering for a village or POA position.

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MUSIC ACADEMY OF GARDEN CITY L o n g I s l a n d ’s P re m i e r S c h o o l f o r t h e A r t s S i n c e 2 0 0 6

Since 2006, the Music Academy of Garden City has established itself as the only serious choice for music education in our community and across Long Island. Our students succeed, and each year many are accepted to the nation’s top schools. An excellent music education will enable your child to excel in their life and academics. Contact us today to set up a tour and discover Garden City’s own music school.

Discover Our Programs: • Private Instruction on all instruments • Musical Theatre Program Presents Disney’s The Lion King Jr. • Rock Bands and Ensembles • Jazz Academy auditions happening NOW • Mommy and Me Classes beginning in October • We are excited to announce our NEW Creative Space located on Nassau Blvd, a rehearsal and performance studio

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Garden City physician Garden City dancer accepted into summer program honored for mentorship

Robert F. D’Esposito MD FACS On May 29th, Robert F. D’Esposito MD FACS received the prestigious Joseph N Cunningham, Jr. MD FACS

Kerin Debany of Garden City is a ballet student at Classical School of Ballet LI. She is talented and dedicated to her art form, and through a highly competitive nation-wide audition, she was accepted to ABT Summer Ballet Intensive in Florida. Kerin has excelled in her technical and artistic ability and this spring she passed the Level 4 ABT Ballet exam with high honors. Kerin is a highly motivated ballet student and is a joy to teach. Her positive enthusiasm and energy is contagious. This year, Kerin danced in Classical School of Ballet LI’s holiday performance performing the ‘Drummer Solo’ from Nutcracker, and in the spring performance ,she danced an original choreographic piece set by renowned ballet teacher and former principal dancer Frank Augustyn, artistic director of Classical School of Ballet LI. who is currently the chair at Adelphi University Department of Dance. Carolyn Zettel-Augustyn, director of Classical School of Ballet LI, the faculty and Classical School of Ballet LI family is proud of Kerin Debany!

Award from the Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons for his mentorship of urology residents for the past forty years. Founded in 1913, the American College of Surgeons is an educational and scientific organization that was established to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the care of the surgical patient. The award was created in memory of Dr. Cunningham, one of the chapter’s most renowned surgeons who educated over 500 surgical residents. Dr. Cunningham provided the right atmosphere for the development of young residents. Because of him, the Chapter has recognized its outstanding mentors for the past eight years. Dr. D’Esposito has served on the Brooklyn & Long Island Chapter’s Board as president and governor. He continues to be active in Chapter activities and works in his practice in Garden City. Dr. D’Esposito is listed in the 2018 Castle Connolly Top Doctors list in NYU Winthrop.

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Cherry Valley Club hosts annual Patriot’s Day celebration

Local armed forces personnel.

Club President Steve Weber

Wounded warrior and speaker John Fernandez

On Sunday, August 26th Cherry Valley Club once again hosted its annual Patriot’s Day celebration. For the sixth consecutive year, Cherry Valley opened its heart and doors to welcome our local armed forces personnel for a day of golf, food, and friendship. Supporting the Folds of Honor Foundation, members this year generously raised over $80,000. This organization has awarded over 15,000 scholarships since 2007 to the families of our fallen and disabled military heroes. Their motto says it best: “Honor their sacrifice, educate their legacy”. The day started with a procession of active military and veterans led by the NYPD Pipes & Drums band. Master of Ceremonies Bob Kaliban welcomed all to the festivities, leading the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. For the third year, the national anthem was wonderfully sung by Jessica Kiedaisch, who has performed at Citi Field. The conclusion of the opening ceremonies featured World War II veteran Ray Jacobsen hitting the ceremonial first shot with wounded warrior John Fernandez. Even at age 93, Ray just blasted his tee shot right down the middle of the fairway. Well done Ray!! Golf was next as more than 130 members (the biggest group yet) were joined with 40 active Marines and Coast Guardsmen for an absolutely perfect day. Special guest Tiffany Eckert spent the day on the course visiting with each group with Gary Fochesto, who was again bringing his magic to the event. Tiffany even tried her hand at golf. She caught on fast. The roar that came from the 6th green was because of a 20 ft. putt she sank. Following golf, over 280 members and guests attended a plentiful barbeque

Maddie Ryder enjoying the festivities.

on the patio. Bob Kaliban introduced Colonel Monclova, the 1st in Command of the Marine Station in Garden City and Chief Hines from the Coast Guard, who both thanked Cherry Valley for a great day. Wounded warrior John Fernandez spoke and reminded everyone of the sacrifices that have been made. A special presentation of the folded flag was made by Ed Kelly to veteran and member Bob Kaliban for his service at every one of the Patriot Golf days. John Finnerty was given a very well deserved standing ovation for his tremendous dedication to this cause. The special guest speaker this year was Tiffany Eckert. She told about Army Sgt. Andy Eckert, how they met, what he was like, and how he was so proud to do all for his country. Sgt. Eckert was 24 when he was killed in Iraq on Mothers Day, 5 weeks after his son Myles was born. Myles’ sister Marley was a few years older. Please Google Tiffany Eckert to see how $20 became millions! This proud day concluded with all standing and joining Allan Walsh and Valerie Rothschild in singing God Bless America. Special thanks to donors William Janetschek and Jerry Keegan and to all the sponsors: Notorious Pink (Chris Sarkis), Titos, EZGO, Natures Bounty, Budweiser, Guac Shop, Park Place, NY Mets, KPMG, Riesterer’s Bakeries, Gourmet Foods, Gra-Bar Inc., MaximoPino Gelato, Main Street Meats, LGF Specialty Foods, Inc., Peter’s Fruit Co., S.D.C. Distributors, Dairyland, Baldor Specialty Foods, Buttercooky Bakery, Brick City, and Hyco. And a special thanks to the heart and soul of this event, John Finnerty and Tom Matteini.

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National anthem singer Jessica Kiedaisch

Special guest speaker Tiffany Eckert

Special presentation of the folded flag made by Ed Kelly to Master of Ceremonies, veteran and member Bob Kaliban

Colonel Monclova, 1st in Command, Marine Station in Garden City

Interactive forum on pancreatic cancer The public is invited to attend an interactive Pancreatic Cancer Forum offered by The Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health on Saturday, September 29th, from

8AM to 12:30PM. The forum will be held at the Garden City Hotel, 45 7th Street, in Garden City. Attendees will learn about treatment advances and approaches, clinical trials, genetics,

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early detection, and research in pancreatic cancer. Perlmutter Cancer Center expert Diane M. Simeone, MD, director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center, will discuss “A New Era in Clinical Trials for Pancreatic Cancer,” and Perlmutter Cancer Center expert Jessica Everett, MS, CGC, Certified Genetic Counselor, will address “The Genetics of Pancreatic Cancer: What You Need to Know.” A question and answer period will be included, moderated by Francis P. Arena, MD, Medical Director, NYU Langone Arena Oncology and John Allendorf,

MD, Director, Pancreas Health Program at NYU Winthrop. A panel discussion following the featured speakers will include experts in clinical trials, surgery, medical oncology, genetics, radiation oncology, advanced endoscopy, nutrition, and supportive care services. Also, people who have survived pancreatic cancer will share personal stories. The event is free-of-charge, but reservations are required. Please call 212-263-2266 or email cancerevents@ nyulangone.org A light breakfast and refreshments will be served.

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Garden City "Momtrepreneur" honored by Hance Foundation From page 14 tion does,” Brivio said. She and her husband Robert contributed sponsorships to the foundation and its fundraising activities as both a company from The Well Seasoned Chef and personally, as the Brivio family. Setting an example and offering compassion and service is not a new endeavor for Chef Sophia. For the past two years Brivio has led and hosted classes for autistic and special needs adults at her New Hyde Park Road studio and shoppe. In 2016 she began working with QSAC, Quality Services for the Autism Community, and its multiple branches in Western Nassau County and Eastern Queens and According to the executive director of the Hance Family Foundation, the mission of the foundation covers goals and example-setting for young women: Being accountable to others; surrounding yourself with friends and family; accepting help when you need it; forgiving yourself and be patient with yourself, finding something or someone to be grateful for and most of all “Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer - focusing on others can turn tragedy into triumph.”

"Self Esteem Rising"

The “Self Esteem Rising” mantra represents the foundation’s suite of innovative programs: Beautiful Me is the foundation’s educational self-esteem program for females ages 5 through 105; Beautiful Me is taught in schools, colleges, senior centers, hospitals and more. Meanwhile Raising a Beautiful Child is the Hance Family Foundation’s seminar for parents, grandparents, educators & coaches. In this program adults learn to connect with their children in unique ways and elevate children’s self-confidence and insight. The Hance Foundation’s website which promotes Self Esteem Rising and #SelfEsteemMatters as banner headlines for its Beautiful Me campaign, “98% of girls feel pressure from external sources to look a certain way,” and “63% of women and girls report that they need greater encouragement from others to believe in their potential to be leaders.” The Hance Foundation’s website also states the fact that out of the top 500 companies according to Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Financial Services’ ratings in January 2018, just 24 have a female CEO. Notable examples include PepsiCo’s CEO Indra K. Nooyi, IBM’s CEO Virginia (Ginny) Rometty, The Hershey Company’s CEO Michele Buck and Michelle Gass, the CEO of Kohl’s. Brivio told The Garden City News she identified with the cause immediately and at times, she’s drawn from it as a mom seeing her children grow up and enter new stages of life. “Their purpose behind starting the Hance Family Foundation nine years ago was to help little girls, and tweens/

teens, find self esteem on their own. Little boys are taught to be tough and rough and good at sports, good at science and good at math. It used to be that girls were taught how to be good homemakers and a good mom -- now women are growing with leadership roles and taking command in the workforce. We have more roles in society but it really has not been encouraged. The foundation and its workshops, Beautiful Me classes and the campaign Self Esteem Matters all really help encourage girls -- if you think you can play football with the boys YOU CAN play football with the boys. Self esteem does matter and I see it instilled with my three daughters,” she said. A few short weeks ago, Brivio drew strength and courage from Jackie and Warren Hance and every inspiring moment she has spent by their side, whether at the annual 5K in Floral Park or in Garden City and elsewhere raising ‘Beautiful Me’ awareness and donations for the foundation. Brivio’s oldest daughter Lauren is a graduate of Garden City High School’s Class of 2018, and she is now in College Station, Texas, attending Texas A&M University and studying veterinary science. On Wednesday morning, September 12, Brivio Facetimed on the Iphone with her daughter, who was up early taking care of horses in animal science class. Lauren Brivio is already hard at work to become an equine veterinarian. When Sophia and her husband Robert dropped their college freshman off, she was emotional over the first child leaving home. Before Lauren left for Texas A&M, Sophia hugged her and looked at the bracelet she wears, a gift from Jackie Hance with the inscription of Emma, Aly and Katie. The thought of the three children, all ages corresponding with her own family’s, not making it to a first day of college or even high school hit Brivio. She could not have been more inspired by anything than the courage Jackie and Warren have shown for these past nine years and how Jackie in particular had offered her so much hope and enthusiasm to see Lauren off to college. Last Friday, Chef Sophia and her husband hopped on a flight and visited daughter Lauren at Texas A&M, joining her to watch the Aggies’ football team against the University of LouisianaMonroe on Saturday night, September 15 (A&M won the game 48-10). “I get to see my baby. When she was going all the way away to Texas, I had a hard time. But knowing how Jackie has persevered and provided her strength to me, and how the three daughters, each one of her girls has inspired me -- I felt like I had all their power with me to see Lauren off. Then I told Lauren I know she will succeed in college and enjoy it, and that I’m so proud of her…. this journey is going to be great,” Sophia Brivio said.

Aside from the community honor on October 19, Chef Sophia will be beginning sales of kitchenware, candles, trays, cutlery and decorative items as she opens “The Well Seasoned Shoppe at The Well Seasoned Chef” at her 45 New Hyde Park Road venue. She says general store hours will be approximately 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. on weekdays, allowing many of the parents of St. Anne’s schoolchildren time to stop by and browse just around the corner. This month The Well Seasoned Chef is building off of another successful summer lineup of three-day cooking mini camps at the New Hyde Park Road location. Brivio’s camp lineup, all of which sold out by spring, featured hands-on cooking, cutlery techniques and kitchen knowledge for children and teens. Each camp session generally lasted two-and-a-half hours long, for three straight days in July and August. This fall Brivio’s studio, which is recognized as a nut-free facility, is offering 90-minute cupcake decorating classes for children. Each session includes supplies (ingredients and paper goods). The Well Seasoned Chef’s trained staff will assist participating children, while parents enrolling children under 5 years old are required to stay during the sessions.

Cupcake decorating sessions

Cupcake decorating sessions will be offered on two Saturday mornings, September 22 and October 13; Wednesday, October 3 and two Garden City school district holidays -- Election Day on Tuesday, November 6 and Veterans Day (observed) Monday, November 12. The Well Seasoned Chef can be reached by calling 516-4881008 or via email, sophiabrivio@ thewellseasonedchef.com. A full schedule of upcoming classes and registration information is available on the website, thewellseasonedchef.com. With friends and sponsors like the Brivios and many others, Warren Hance tells The Garden City News that Garden City became a second home to the Hance family. “Is a unique community of people who have kept Emma, Alyson and Katie in their hearts. Our Hance Family Foundation exists because of the generosity of others…The Hance Family Foundation invites you to volunteer at their headquarters in Floral Park any day. Please learn about our SelfEsteem Rising programs, visit our website and join us! Bring Empower Me to your company, enroll your daughters in Beautiful Me, host a Raising a Beautiful Child seminar for your network,” Hance said. In mid-September the foundation publicly thanked a number of Garden

City families that are among its major supporters: the Katinas families, the Votrubas, the Brivios, the Connolly family, the Feingold family, the Frankel family, the DeLuca family, and the Mangione family. Two Garden City residents are members of the foundation’s executive board; Bradly Katinas and Robert Votruba.

Many Garden City supporters

In and around Garden City, the foundation is generously supported by The Well Seasoned Chef, the Donnelly Group, Meadowbrook Financial, the Garden City Bistro on Franklin Avenue and Van Buren Buick GMC. The Hance Family Foundation’s national partners include Dell/EMC, Cox Automotive, NatWest, Jefferies, Inc., Yellowberry Inc. and more. The Hance Family Foundation’s ‘Beautiful Me’ program is listed on the Garden City PTA website (gardencitypta.org) under “Past Health & Safety Speakers.” The program for girls in grades four through eight took place in February of 2014. In the village the following venues and organizations have participated with Beautiful Me and Raising a Beautiful Child Groups offered by the foundation: Stewart Avenue School, Stratford Avenue School, St Anne’s School, Garden City Middle School, Garden City Senior Center, Garden City High School, Lutheran Church of Resurrection, Garden City Park School, Garden City Community Church. Institutions of higher education that have held Beautiful Me Groups include Adelphi University here in Garden City; Columbia University, Fordham, St John’s and Marist College. Outside of the state, other participating Northeast colleges and universities include Fairfield University, Northeastern University, Boston University, Salve Regina University, Sacred Heart University, St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, the University of Scranton and Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Harvard University has partnered with the Hance Family Foundation to host and evaluate the long term effectiveness of Beautiful Me. From December 1 through 18 the Hance Family Foundation will be holding its annual toy drive. Interested persons and organizations can contact organizers and, become a 5th Annual ‘Beautiful Me’ gala sponsor or donate to The Hance Family Foundation online at HanceFamilyFoundation.org or beautifulme.org; calling 516-688-0055 or sending an email to info@hancefamilyfoundation.org. The charity’s mailing address is The Hance Family Foundation, P.O. Box 20795, Floral Park New York 11001.

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Our sportswear fundraiser is back and with an exclusive online store! Visit our website or shop direct at bit.ly/PTAFallSportswear to order your sportswear today. You can check out samples of all sportswear items at one of our two Sportswear Saturday events at St. Paul’s. Cash & Carry items will also be on sale at all Back to School Nights, Homecoming, and Sportswear Saturdays. Dress the entire family in maroon and gray and show your Garden City pride. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: • Saturday, 9/22 and 10/13 Sportswear Saturdays from 9:00AM to 1:00PM at St. Paul’s Fieldhouse • Monday, 10/15 - Last Day To

Order - Online Store Closes • Saturday, 11/17 - Sportswear Pickup Day at Garden City Middle School from 9:00AM to 1:00PM • Tuesday, 9/25 - Free Parent Presentation: Teaching Students to Act with Dignity and Respect (Guest speaker, David Flood) - Do not miss this opportunity! David Flood will be speaking to our High School and Middle School students during the school day. He will be conducting an encore presentation for parents interested in hearing his important message. All Garden City parents are welcome to attend the SEPTA-sponsored Presentation by David Flood in the GCMS Auditorium at 7:30PM

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• Wednesday, 10/16 - Work Session: Technology Plan at GCHS Library at 8:15PM

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• Wednesday, 9/26 - 5th Grade FOCUS Kick-Off Activity Stewart & Stratford • Thursday, 9/27 - Photo Days for Stewart and Stratford Students

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AARP Driver Safety Program Garden City Public Library Tuesday, October 9th, 9:30AM – 4PM In-Person Registration Begins Wednesday, September 26th at 9:30AM Registration begins in person on Wednesday, September 26th at 9:30AM at the Reference Desk for the AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving Course to be held at the Garden City Public Library. The course will be given Tuesday, October 9th from 9:30AM- 4:00PM. Registration is limited to Garden

City Library cardholders and must be done in person with photo identification, proof of age (preferably a driver’s license), along with your AARP membership card. Payment of $20.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-members for course materials must be made at the time of registration. NonGarden City Library cardholders may begin to register on Saturday, October 7th, if space is available. Cash will not be accepted. You must pay by check!

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• Monday, 9/24 - High School Seniors & Parents College Info Night in Auditorium at 7:00PM • Tuesday, 9/25 - GCHS assembly: Teaching Students to Act with Dignity and Respect SEPTA-sponsored Presentation. Students only during the day, parents invited for evening presentation at 7:30PM • Wednesday, 9/26 - October SAT & Subject Tests (Late Registration) Deadline • Wednesday, 9/26 - High School Club Fair, Lunch Periods (Students Only) • Thursday, 9/27 - High School Fall Sports Yearbook Photos in Gym at 2:45PM • Friday, 9/28 - October ACT Registration Deadline • Friday, 9/28 - Freshman BBQ at GCHS from 6:30 to 8:30PM

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GC School Board reviews A/C issues at GCHS auditorium From page 1

about conditions and concerns that were brought to our attention or discovered during the course of work on the high school auditorium air conditioning project. Since then our team has gone through a process and we have a contractor currently working on it. There was some process getting them on board here….as of September 10, they started with loosening and removing any of the plaster that they feel was disrupted or compromised. We are seeing some of the plaster literally fall right down, so it’s a good thing we’re up there. We do not yet know just how much plaster needs to come down, as there’s clearly sections coming off easily. They will continue to remove all the loose plaster before they go up to repair whatever is remaining -- the overhead two first sections of plaster are what we addressed first,” he said. The school district’s insurance firm, NYSIR -- New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal -- has agreed to cover the full costs of additional work being done at the auditorium, which totals $135,000. Assistant Superintendent for Business Dana DiCapua said the district is responsible to pay its deductible, but NYSIR made the arrangement to pay directly to the contractor company. “All of this has been put into place and they are dealing directly with the restorer (the contracting company) to cover costs,” DiCapua said. Contractors were working on the A/C project at GCHS during the September 12 Board of Education meeting. As of that night, there were nine rows of the auditorium seating removed as the work was done overhead. The seats were stored on the auditorium’s stage for protection. In the worst case scenario for addressing the issue, if every plaster in the two front sections are removed, Schiede said the work could continue until approximately Friday, October 5. The school district said the anticipated date would be Monday, October 8 according to their last update from contractors, and Scheide said that would be accurate if cleaning up over the weekend was taken into account. School Board President Angela Heineman asked if beyond the two front sections of plaster there was any other area if concern brought up, and Scheide assured her the engineers haven’t noticed another issue. “That is the most important thing that whatever needs to come down will be coming down now when we want it to. Better to be safe,” she commented. School Board Trustee Stephanie Granville considered Schiede’s point on the spot-checking or troubleshooting with the overhead plaster, but she wanted to know why all sections of it could not be removed and replaced at this time while contractors were on-site addressing the auditorium at the high school. “Who is to say that a month

from now it doesn’t come down again?” she asked. “That is an option for the district although I don’t believe the insurance would possibly cover it -- their (NYSIR) has the goal to cover whatever has been impacted by conditions that currently exist, so yes, we could do it. But we have been in the same position eight years ago and facing the insurance company not covering a complete overhaul,” he said. “If the plaster otherwise is sound and does not need replacement, you could potentially do more damage by trying to do that replacement. Right now they are just touching that portion with a scraper and it drops. To release it, to do the full plastering it would mean taking the subbase of plaster off and replacing it -- significantly more costly and more time-consuming,” Schiede explained. Schiede says the other phase of the project with A/C equipment and connection itself was coming to an end by mid-September. The A/C unit is already in place on the building’s roof and duct work is complete. He told the school board one delay occurred waiting for the power panel, which should have arrived at the high school by September 15. “We are in the process of insulating the ductwork connected up on the roof. They are looking to install the power generation and panel next week. Most of the control wiring work is already done, and the tie-in with the panel is next. It is not a terribly long process as we just need to have the equipment here. We’ll have to schedule the final work with the district involving a shutdown of power -- to tie in the A/C we’d need to do a shutdown of the high school building, and a weekend can be feasible or potentially on the school’s Jewish holiday (September 19),” according to Schiede. He, DiCapua and the board of education talked about October 5 to 8 as the anticipated timeline for full completion of both aspects to the auditorium project. DiCapua says in the event work runs about two weeks past the target date, there are contingency plans in place for Garden City High School’s administration, teachers and students’ planned use of the facility. “The A/C unit should be started and working, all will be up and running for the start of October. They are 95% complete now. We anticipate that the district can take over and resume function of the auditorium at that point,” Gary Schiede explained. School Board President Heineman asked if the district maintenance personnel would need to hook the auditorium’s A/C controls back up to the building management system (BMS) once the work is complete in early October, but Schiede said the contractors will go through a startup of the A/C unit, final connections and programming for the building management system.

He added that for the bathroom reconstruction at the high school, the construction timeline had contractors waiting to receive and install tiles next. The bathroom’s conduits, piping and ductwork, ‘rough-ins’ for electrical connections, sheetrock on the walls plus ceiling work and prepping for tile setup is all complete as of mid-September. “The ceiling grid is in and there is some additional electrical work to be finished. They also need to do some minor shifting of the doors Once the tiles are here they will do some leveling of the floor. Once the tile is installed the plumbing fixture can be installed, and the project would be completed, probably within a couple of weeks. We are looking to turn it over some time in October,” Schiede told the board members. He added that he will consult Park East Construction to tell the schools’

administration of a definitive date for completion. During the board meeting on September 12, Board President Heineman looked back at the first week of school for the 2018-2019 calendar year and the positive vibes to come from visiting school buildings, as well as the introduction into the district’s first operating school days for new Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha. “When you look at all our district’s buildings from kindergarten through the high school, they are all interconnected. In those buildings, that is where our kids are and that is our focus. That is where our work is. It is a labor of love, and that is where we get our inspiration from -- our students. All of our talented students inspire us each day to give our very best,” Heineman said.

School Board Checks for 555 Stewart PILOT application BY RIKKI N. MASSAND The school board remains vigilant on the project slated for 555 Stewart Avenue, which holds the potential to impact Garden City school district families and taxpaying citizens with a tax abatement for its contribution to the school district and an increase to enrollment in the district in future school years. At the September 12 monthly meeting, Garden City’s Board of Education President Angela Heineman addressed a large-scale community concern aired at several Village Board of Trustees’ meeting and a few school board meetings throughout the first three quarters of 2018. Heineman stated the school board’s watchdog alert in its 2018-2019 academic year on the Village Board-approved project and zoning to allow the development of 150 apartments at 555 Stewart Avenue in the East section of Garden City, with the expected plans for the developer, 550 Stewart Acquisitions LLC, to file with either the Nassau County or Town of Hempstead IDA (Industrial Development Agency) to receive a PILOT, Payment in Lieu of Taxes, for up to 20 to 25 years on the Garden City school district portion of annual taxes for the property. During reports from the members of the school board, Heineman said “I want to bring the communi-

ty up to speed on what the board has done looking into the potential for a PILOT at the proposed multifamily housing for 555 Stewart Avenue….We are anticipating that the developer is going to apply for a PILOT and at this point we do not know if it’s going to be to the Nassau County or Town of Hempstead IDA. We have done some research on both in records and on their websites so that we can really prepare ourselves (the school district) for a response when there is an application for 555 Stewart Avenue,” she said. “As of earlier today, September 12, 2018 there hasn’t been a formal application to either the county or Town of Hempstead however from reviewing the websites I learned there will be an opportunity for at least two (2) public hearings or comment periods at two (2) public hearings. None of the timelines will begin until the developer applies for a PILOT,” Heineman said. She reiterated that the Board of Education has promised village residents it will continue to closely monitor the situation and the status of their applications. “When we are notified that there’s a hearing date set or that they have applied, we (the district) will come forward and let the public know. We want to make sure we let you know the board is keeping track of this and monitoring the potential for an application to either IDA,” Board President Heineman said.

From page 1 Publishers, the publishers of the Bible, they got together with a fine printer, New City Printing from Jersey City…. These Bibles are made out of leather and all the tooling is done in 23-karat gold. The leather, called chieftain, was used to cover the binder’s board with North African goat skins -- that is where the best bookbinding leather comes from. It was very good and you can compare them to one of the original Bibles which are on display in Washington, D.C. I have gone to Washington to look at those books, seen both and there was virtually no difference in the quality of the printing job,” Pavia said. The gilding (adding a decorative and protective coating to the edges of a book’s pages) on the two Gutenberg Bibles were done all in gold by two companies in lower Manhattan. The Bibles’ binding was done by hand by about six workers along with Virgil Pavia. Pavia’s father was the person who completed the gold tooling and the stamping in most of the Bibles and there were about 2,000 copies printed, while 1,400 sets were sold. He said many of the leftover copies remain unsold after 57 years. Most of the Gutenberg Bibles were sold in high-end retailers in the 1960s and 1970s including the Macy’s in midtown (34th Street) and fine book stores. “These Bibles are a complete set and done fully in line with what Gutenberg produced, although of course they were not made with wooden type setting -they are offset print,” he said. Pavia also shared a story about his travel to Florence, Italy and finding a great bookbinder there putting out some great work, “as there’s nobody left like that in the U.S. I was thinking about getting somebody to ship the books over to Florence and I would pay for the reconstruction of the books with the leather,” he said. Garden City Public Library Board Chairman J. Randolph Colahan said Gil and Lynn Pavia, very good friends of the Colahans, were fixtures in Garden City and on their block of Kildare Road. “Three years ago when they decided to move Gil and I talked. He approached me and said ‘what do I do with these Bibles’ --- well, here are the Bibles,” Colahan said. Library Board Vice Chair Gloria Weinrich said in her career as an educator she recalls the origin of Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press turning out the Bibles, written in Latin circa 1450 A.D., which are considered to be among the most valuable books in the world. “This Bible edition represents the start of education for the masses. These books and the printing of them, and people learning to print books rather than handwriting them was key. Before,

it was only up to the monks writing the Bible by hand. With the Bibles and Gutenberg’s press books could eventually be printed and could be spread. The churches throughout Europe had the beautiful stained glass windows too -- the reason they had those was because people were illiterate so the images on windows taught them about the Bibles. From this we expanded to more printed books and eventually we have libraries. We wouldn’t be here (at GCPL) and at the time of Gutenberg libraries were only in the monasteries, etc.,” Trustee Weinrich said. She added that GCPL administrators will periodically change the pages to which the Bibles are open to “to show people and display how wonderful they are.” Last Sunday afternoon Trustee Colahan and Pavia thanked Garden City Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi and Deputy Village Administrator/ Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco for their considerations and help in securing the proper space and approval for the display, as the village owns the library building on 7th Street. “The mission statement of the Garden City Public Library is to connect people with information. We are not just about reading books and digital media. We are here today thanking and acknowledging the Pavia family who has donated replicas of the Gutenberg Bibles and the Bona family who has donated artwork, the Reach for Knowledge sculpture. At the Monday, June 11, Library Board of Trustees’ meeting GCPL’s Board approved the appropriation of Friends of the Garden City Public Library revenue for the Gutenberg Bible display cases. In June and again this summer when the ‘unveiling’ program for September was finalized, Trustee Colahan thanked the Friends for their support in paying half the cost of the display cases. The two large display cases and their woodwork costs $4,000 and the Friends contributed $2,000 from donations to Friends of GCPL. Both Trustee Weinrich and GCPL Board Chairman Colahan thanked the Friends, with Friends’ President Nancy Minett attending at the September 16 event. Also on June 11, the GCPL Board unanimously approved a public relations initiative for GCPL to host an event dedicating the Gutenberg Bibles once the new library director was hired. This summer later the GCPL Board announced that Marianne Malagon accepted the position of Library Director as of July 30. Trustee Weinrich also thanked Malagon at the September 16 event and credited her with the selection of the “perfect place” for the Gutenberg Bibles’ display and for the welcoming reception. Fall Baking Lesson October 1 On Monday night, October 1 at 7 p.m.

the Garden City Public Library will host a special workshop and class presented by the Baking Coach, Inc. of Amityville, Huntington and New York City, “a baking entertainment company.” The Friends of GCPL have provided funding for the class and activity. Participants will be able to make apple-cinnamon scones that will be ready to take home and bake, as well as reviewing an apple butter recipe, for which samples will be provided during the class. For GCPL cardholders, registration for the October 1 baking class began on September 17. Village residents may call Reference Librarian Laura Flanagan at 516-742-8405 ext. 239 to register, and non-residents may register beginning Tuesday, September 25.

GCPL’s Monthly special programs, Sundays at 2 pm

Starting last weekend and looking ahead to November, the Garden City Public Library will feature once-amonth special Sunday afternoon programs. On September 16 the series began as following the formal introductions and presentation on the Gutenberg Bibles, GCPL hosted an interactive program on “Broadway – From Back Row to Backstage” with theatre enthusiast Brian Stoll, who displayed his extensive collection of autographed Playbills and other theatre memorabilia. Next month the Sunday series will feature a performance from Just Sixties, the country’s longest-running 1960’s tribute band, set for Sunday, October 28, at 2 p.m. On Sunday, November 18, at 2 p.m. Garden City residents can come to GCPL and take a virtual tour of The Frick Collection with Ines Powell, educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The GCPL Board of Trustees and library administration plan to announce additional special Sunday programs

throughout the year. As a mainstay community resource the library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on most Sundays through June 9, 2019, which is the Sunday prior to Father’s Day 2019. The hours were effective September 9 and 16, and will be in effect on all the following Sundays through June: September 23 and 30; October 14, 21 and 28 (closed October 7 for Columbus Day weekend); every Sunday of November, December, January and March. In February 2019 the library will be open Sundays February 3, 10 and 24 from 1 to 5 p.m., closing the Sunday of President’s Day weekend. In April 2019, GCPL will open 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays April 7, 14 and 28 and close on Easter Sunday, April 21. In May 2019 the library is scheduled to be open Sundays May 5 and May 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. and closed May 12 (Mother’s Day) and May 26 (Memorial Day weekend). As Friends President Nancy Minett reported to the GCPL Board at its May meeting, this year’s spring Friends’ Book Sale event in early May with the inclusion of a Friends’ members-only presale session on Thursday May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. before the weekend sale. The Friends, a registered nonprofit organization, gained 10 new members as a result. Also the May event was the first time the Friends’ Book Sale featured two full rooms of books and items on the library’s lower level. Overall the May 2018 Friends of GCPL Book Sale raised $4,213. Library Board Trustee Lola Nouryan noted at the time that this was significantly better than average totals from prior Friends book sales, which they said had historically been in the $2,000 range. The next of the twice-a-year big weekend Friends’ Book Sales will be at GCPL on Thursday, November 8, Saturday November 10 and Sunday, November 11. The November book sale includes another members’ preview night, 5 to 8 p.m. on November 8.

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Gutenberg Bibles unveiled at GC Library

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GC Community Church annual Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals The Garden City Community Church (GCCC) announces its annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, September 30th at 3:00PM on the front lawn of the church. Our pets love us unconditionally, comfort us in difficult times and are our biggest cheerleaders. They are as much of a blessing to us as we are to them. In celebration and thanksgiving for all they do for us,

the GCCC invites the wider community to bring their pets for a blessing and fellowship. All pets are welcome and must be leashed or in a travel carrier. Owners are also welcome to bring pictures of pets that cannot attend to receive a blessing. This year, GCCC is raising $6,000 to help sponsor a service dog for veterans

and first responders for the service dog programs of America’s VetDogs®. It will help cover a portion of the costs associated with the final training for one dog on the way to becoming a service dog. It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one service dog; however, there is never a charge to the individual. More than 80% of each donated dollar goes towards their programs to fulfill their mission: to help those who have served our country honorably live with dignity and independence. All donations will be put to good and immediate use to help place specially trained guide and service dogs free of charge with veterans and first responders who have served our country honorably. Funding comes from the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, businesses, and service and fraternal clubs. The service dog programs of America’s VetDogs were created to provide enhanced mobility and renewed independence to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders with disabilities, allowing them to once again live with pride and self-reliance. America’s VetDogs specializes placing highly-skilled service and guide dogs to individuals with physical injuries, PTSD, hearing and vision loss, and seizures. All

All God’s creatures came to be blessed.

Peek-a-boo

Bill and Jane Volz with their dog.

services are provided at no cost — including transportation to and from their campus in Smithtown, New York. For more information, visit their web site, www. vetdogs.org. In order to honor and keep our Veterans in our thoughts and prayers this fall, GCCC will be taking donations of $25 for each veteran you would like to name in their honor or memory. These names will be on display in the church until the goal is reached, at which time the names will be included in one of GCCC’s Sunday worship services. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of its community. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30AM in our Chapel and at 10:30AM in our Sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the 10:30AM service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00PM in Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue (corner of Whitehall Blvd.). For more information, call 516746-1700 or visit our website at www. theGCCC.org.

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Frank and Kris Harder brought along their pets.

Father and daughter with Ginger

Daisy and Flash (the turtle) needed blessings too. Not in the picture is Shadow.

They all came

They sang to the pets.

Anne Short and Maria Campese

Rev. Lynn blessed a pet turtle

Friday, September 21, 2018 The Garden City News

Garden City Challenger League fall season opener BY JANE NOBILE

The sun was out this past weekend, and the Challenger League Baseball and Lacrosse players were able to get out and enjoy some fun in the sun. The Garden City Athletic Association Challenger League is a free, non-competitive sports program specifically geared towards the special needs community.

Baseball

On Saturday, September 15th, the Garden City Athletic Association Challenger Baseball team had their practice at the Community Park on Cherry Valley Road. This year, the team has many great athletes participating. Coach John Sharkey said, “We have a great group of boys and girls this year. They really enjoy playing baseball”. At the practice, some notable plays were made by Kelly when she hit a triple, and player Chris with his grand slam home run. Everyone cheered as congratulated them on these amazing hits. “The expression on the faces of the players that made these amazing hits is what it is all about” said Coach John. All the players and volunteers encourage each player whenever they get a hit. If you would like to volunteer as a buddy or a coach, the team has grown so much that they can use coaches. Please contact jasishome@optonline.net.

Garden City Challenger Baseball Team - Fall 2018

Lacrosse

On Sunday, September 16th, the Garden City Athletic Association Challenger Lacrosse team met at the field behind St. Paul’s School for their first fall season practice. Coach Brian Collins and Coach Trey Wehrum lead this team with some practice drills on scooping, passing and footwork needed to score goals. The debut of the GCAA Challenger cart, built and donated by Scout Jack Ryan, was used for the first time. “The cart definitely made transporting the equipment from the storage shed to the field so much easier. We are very grateful to Jack for doing this for our team.” Lacrosse meets each Sunday through the October 20th at 2PM behind St. Paul’s School. If you would like more information on the Challenger League and what sports are available, please send an email to AJPED95@MSN.COM. Players, volunteers and coaching positions are available. No prior experience is required.

Garden City Challenger Lacrosse Team - Fall 2018

Stephen made some amazing goals on Sunday.

Patrick always enjoys playing Lacrosse with the GCAA Challenger League.

This is Emma’s first year volunteering and she said it was a blast.

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This volunteer was the catcher at the baseball game and encouraged every player that crossed the plate.

Tommy did an awesome job covering first plate.

Star player Chris watching his home run fly into the field.

Coach Trey assisting player Charlie while volunteer Ryan plays goalie.

Coach John giving pointers to his player.

Coach Brian Collins with players Patrick and Danny transport the equipment to the field with ease thanks to this cart built and donated by Scout Jack Ryan for his Eagle Scout Project.

Friday, September 21, 2018 The Garden City News

Garden City Varsity Field Hockey starts 2018 season four for four!

Sarah Killcommons and her signature scoop!

After just four games, Varsity Field Hockey has already celebrated four victories and proven themselves to be a formidable force! Led by coaches Diane Chapman and Janet Rogler, as well as senior captains Caitlin Cook, Ella Heaney, and Liana McDonnell, the experienced returning and talented new players have gelled together to form a winning team. In addition to the captains, returning seniors are Amanda Cerrato, Grace Kelly, Emily Quinn, and goalie Katie Mullins. Returning juniors are Julia Fornasar, Marybeth Kane, Kaitrin Karr, Bella Ottomanelli, and Kylie Tierney, as well as sophomores Lizanne Griffith, Sydney Pappas, and Sarah Killcommons. Varsity Field Hockey welcomes talented juniors KK Cappello, Audra FitzGerald, Olivia Meringolo, Caroline Flanagan, Lizzy Phillips, Amanda Malatak, and Carina Suba, as well as sophomores Olivia Kaval, Lisa Garizio, Julia Sharp, Kat Considine, Olivia Ottomanelli, and Sophie Read. Blakely Trapani, the young but skillful freshman, completes the team. Finally, the girls will be assisted this season by senior managers Jen Kubler and Emily Gaven. On opening day on September 12th, the Lady Trojans shut out Baldwin 8-0 in a promising start to the season. Strong offense by Amanda Cerrato, Lizanne Griffith, Julia Sharp, Kylie Tierney, Julia Fornasar, Blakely Trapani, and Sophie Read, as well as assists by Ella Heaney and Amanda Malatak, aided two goals by Liana McDonnell, and one goal apiece by Olivia Meringolo, Grace Kelly, KK Cappello, Sydney Pappas, Bella Ottomanelli, and Carina Suba. While the offense seemed to dominate, strong defense by Lisa Garizio, Olivia Kaval, Sydney Pappas, Marybeth Kane, Sarah Killcommons, Emily Quinn, Audra FitzGerald, Caroline Flanagan, Lizzy Phillips, Kaitrin Karr, and Olivia

Ottomanelli prevented any opportunities from Baldwin getting to goalies Katie Mullins and Kat Considine. On September 14th, Garden City defeated field hockey powerhouse Carle Place in a close 2-1 victory. Liana McDonnell assisted sophomore Sarah Killcommons to catapult the Trojans into the lead. When Sydney Pappas assisted a rocket shot by Liana McDonnell, Carle Place answered with a goal. With two saves by Katie Mullins, the Frogs came up short and fell to the mighty Trojans. The Lady Trojans traveled to Connecticut on September 15th to defeat equally athletic Darien 3-1. Senior Amanda Cerratoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early goal put Garden City on the board, while a pair of goals by Grace Kelly, one off an amazing breakaway from Ella Heaney, secured Garden Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory. However, top praise goes to Katie Mullins who, with 8 saves, proved herself to be a top-notch goalie. Finally, wrapping up the fourth victory in the first week of the season, the Garden City girls defeated longtime foe Manhasset in a decisive 4-0 victory on September 17th. Amanda Cerrato once again started the momentum with the first goal of the game, while Sydney Pappas scored twice off penalty corners, once on an assist from Ella Heaney. Finally, Caitlin Cook assisted Grace Kelly for the fourth goal of the game. While the Lady Trojans had 14 shots on goal, amazing defense by Olivia Kaval, Julia Fornasar, Sydney Pappas, Liana McDonnell, Lizanne Griffith, and of course, Sarah Killcommons, gave Katie Mullins a well-earned break. Tonight, the Lady Trojans take on the Lady Seahawks in Cold Spring Harbor, as they begin their 7-game campaign on the road. The girls play their next home game on Columbus Day at 10AM! Put it in your calendar to come cheer them on! HEY RED!

Lizanne Griffith, with Ella Heaney backing her up, goes for the goal!

Julia Fornasar steals the ball from Carle Place!

Liana McDonnell, Caitlin Cook, Kylie Tierney, Sarah Killcommons, and goalie Katie Mullins fiercely protect their goal!

Amanda Cerrato on a breakaway!

GCAA is proud to announce that intramural basketball online registration for the 2018-2019 season is now available at www.gc-aa.com (click basketball, click registration button on home page.) Please register early to lock in the rates of $75 for the K/1st grade clinics and $115 for intramural games (2nd-8th grades.) Late fees of $25 will apply after October 31st. The GCAA intramural basketball season starts on Saturday, December 1st and runs thru early March. The season concludes with Championship Saturday on March 9th, 2019. GCAA intramural basketball expects over 800 participants (boys + girls) and at least 64 teams again this year, and is held on Saturdays at St. Paul’s. GCAA rosters, schedules, standings, and clinics are easy to follow via the GCAA website (www.gc-aa.com.) Feel free to reach out to any of the GCAA dedicated volunteers below: Directors: George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@ yahoo.com) Nate Coelen (natecoelen@hotmail. com) Grade Coordinators: • Kindergarten Boys & Girls Clinic Mike Hansman (mhansman@nadcw.com) • 1st Grade Boys and Girls Clinic Tom Ryan (tom.ryan@broadridge. com) & Matt Garry (matthew@ ripplepools.com) • 2nd Grade Boys Ted Gray (teddygray_99@yahoo. com) & Nate Coelen (natecoelen@ hotmail.com) • 3rd Grade Boys Andy Kraus (andy.kraus68@gmail.com)

It’s all hugs as the Lady Trojans celebrate Grace Kelly’s second goal against Darien!

• 6th Grade Boys Ed Kneafsey (emkneafsey@optonline.net) • 7th/8th Grade Boys Scott Paskewitz (scottpask5@ hotmail.com) & George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@yahoo.com) • 2nd/3rd Grade Girls Mike Hansman (mhansman@ nadcw.com) & James Perisa (james@ shelterrockinsulation.com) • 4th/5th/6th Grade Girls JJ Morris (jjmorris187@gmail. com) & James Perisa (james@ shelterrockinsulation.com) • 7th/8th Grade Girls George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@ yahoo.com) Our anticipated schedule for the 2018-2019 season (Saturdays beginning December 1st) is as follows: • 8:00 – 9:00AM (Kindergarten & 1st Grade Clinics, Boys and Girls) • 9:00 – 10:00AM (2nd Grade Boys Games) • 10:00 – 11:00AM (2nd/3rd Grade Girls Games) • 11:00AM – 12:00PM (3rd Grade Boys Games) • 12:00 – 1:30PM (4th Grade Boys Games) • 1:30 – 3:00PM (5th Grade Boys Games) • 3:00 – 4:30PM (4th/5th/6th Grade Girls Games) • 4:30 – 6:00PM (6th Grade Boys Games)

• 4th Grade Boys Bill O’Donohue (hour4boys@yahoo.com)

• Time varies (Saturday afternoons & Friday nights) (7th/8th Grade Boys/Girls Games)

• 5th Grade Boys Andy Kraus (andy.kraus68@gmail.com)

Thanks for your continued support of GCAA Basketball!

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Friday, September 21, 2018 The Garden City News

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Friday, September 21, 2018 The Garden City News

Garden City Marching Band begins new season

The members of the Garden City High School Marching Band (GCMB) performed to a packed stadium during the first home football game this past sunny Saturday. It was hard not to cheer as the Trojans won their first home game of the season. The GCMB members are proud

to be a part of the halftime show with Cheerleading and Kickline, and enjoy playing during the game from the stands. All groups support each other and their team spirit energizes the crowd giving spectators a strong sense of community here at Garden City. Many members make up the marching

band team, or “family” as the members call it. One new addition to the faculty staff is Ms. Brittney Sanders, who is the assistant director of bands at the Middle School, where she also teaches 6th Grade Band and Morning Jazz. This year, Ms. Sanders will also be co-assistant director of Marching Band, working under the direction of Mr. Daniel DellaMonica. Ms. Sanders graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in music education, and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in music education at Queens College. Ms. Sanders, who is enjoying working in Garden City School District said, “It is a great pleasure to work with students who perform at such a high level at the Middle School and the High School. I am impressed by how hard the Marching Band students are willing to work, their dedication to the band is remarkable, it really is a family”. Eva Gaberlavage, GCHS senior and Marching Band Senior Drum Major, said,

“Miss Sanders is an extremely valuable member of the marching band and knows how to work with the kids in a positive and constructive way. She’s an incredible teacher and an incredible person”. Gaberlavage added “my position this year as Senior Drum Major is to help push my band to be the best that they can be and while doing that I try to cultivate a love and passion for marching within each student”. The hard work pays off; the GCMB is an award winning marching band. Please come out to a football game, cheer on the Trojans, and enjoy the halftime show! For more information visit our Facebook page “Garden City Marching Band Parents Association” or go to our website: gcmbpa.org or email us: gcmbparentassoc@gmail.com Please support the Garden City music programs, for more information go to: gcfriendsofmusic.org

The Band playing during the game lead by Mr. DellaMonica with Eva Gaberlavage (standing far right) and Lara Abruzzo (standing left)

Senior Drum Major Eva Gaberlavage

Ms. Sanders (2nd row, far right, wearing hat) lending her talent to the Band during the game

September 21, 2018

A Mother-Daughter Spa Retreat in Italy’s Dolomite Mountains BY GERI BAIN

“Those snow-capped mountains are Austria,” says our guide as my 23-year daughter Jenny and I pose beside our e-bikes. The effortboosting electric bikes had make it possible for a non-marathoner to pedal up amazingly steep slopes to Alpe di Siusi (a.k.a. Seiser Alm), a 2,000-meter high alpine meadow. This is just one of many guided hiking and e-biking options offered for varying fitness levels at no charge to Adler Dolomiti Spa and Sport Resort guests. In winter, these include ski and snowshoe safaris. Alpine skiers can tap into Dolomiti Superski, among the world’s biggest interconnected ski areas. Here, a single ski pass provides access to 14 kilometers of interconnecting trails and lifts, including Saslong, host to two annual FIS World Cup ski races. About a 1.5 hour’s drive from Innsbruck and roughly three hours from either Munich or Venice, the resort is set in Italy’s Dolomite Mountains. Part of the Tyrolean Alps, the region feels as much Austrian as Italian, and for good reason. It was part of the AustroHungarian Empire until the end of World War I. German and Italian are two of the official languages in the region. The third is Ladin, whose roots go back to days when this land

The Adler Dolomiti Spa & Sport Resort nestles into Italy’s Tyrolean Alps (Photo by Geri Bain). was part of the Roman Empire; it is still spoken in a number of formerlyisolated valleys. This a region of wild beauty, with 18 peaks over 3,000 meters and expansive high meadows. Nestled along its deep river valleys are small

villages with flower-box adorned chalets and ancient churches. No wonder this region was named a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2009. It offers nature at its most accessible thanks to a system of interconnecting lifts and bus

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routes, with free tickets provided by local hotels, and well-laid out, signposted routes for hiking, e-biking, skiing and other outdoor activities. In addition to the resort’s guided See page D2

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A Mother-Daughter Spa Retreat in Italy’s Dolomite Mountains

Continued from page D1 expeditions, we go off on several of our own hikes—armed with maps and directions from the hotel staff. One day we take the “Dialogue Walk” up the mountain behind our resort. The walk features quotes from Mother Teresa, a Cherokee, and others, carved into paving stones and rocks along the way, designed to prompt meditation (and for us, the first step is to translate them into English). Another day, we follow the Val Gardena Railway trail, which has trilingual explanations of the region’s history. It runs the length of the valley, past small towns, pastures and pretty pocket playgrounds, and through steep stretches of forest. Our steepest climb

is up the pilgrimage trail to St. Jacob’s Church, which surprises us with gaily painted story boards along the way and rewards us with awesome views. Our home base, the Alder Dolomiti Spa Hotel & Resort, is in the center of the picturesque, pedestrian-only center of Ortisei, a picturesque village in the Val Gardena (Garden Valley). Here, the region’s three cultures are evident. The Alpine art of woodcarving is displayed in traditional and modern forms in shops, adorning homes and churches and in the Museum Gherdeina, which showcases Ladin culture. Restaurants, both at the resort and around town, feature local cheeses, German-style sausages and regional varieties of mushrooms in creative Italian pasta

The Adler Dolomiti Spa & Sport Resort’s pools, hot tubs and saunas are a world unto themselves (Photo by Geri Bain)

dishes. The Adler Dolomiti has been a family-run property since its opening in 1810, when the area first became known as a center for mountaineering and skiing. It has its own tiny museum with artifacts from the early days of the hotel and the region. We chose to stay here based on a stay at its sister property in Tuscany (Hotel Adler Thermae),where we had enjoyed its combination of complimentary guided outings, thermal pools, themed saunas and farm-to-table dining, and it is a great choice here as well. While each resort’s architecture, activities and cuisine reflect its region, the basic style of stay is similar. At the Dolomites resort, cozy fireplaces and lodge-style decor

combine with excellent free Wi-Fi and huge window walls to create a welcome blend of the traditional and modern. Our standard room feels like a suite, with a separate seating area and patio and spacious modern bathroom. The half-board plan we are on includes a daily expansive daily breakfast buffet and multi-course dinner as well as a teatime buffet and guided excursions including equipment. There’s even a complimentary kid’s program. During our stay, we set out after breakfast each day either on one of the hotel’s tours or one of their suggested selfguided hikes for which they provide maps, suggestions on places to eat, and a packed picnic lunch, if desired. Each day we return to a welcoming teatime

Adler Dolomiti is ideally situated to provide stunning mountain views from every angle (Photo by Geri Bain)

Bounteous buffets offer diverse choices at every meal (Photo by Geri Bain)

spread of cheeses, meats, breads and other goodies. Before dinner each day, we make sure to allow time to enjoy the resort’s Water & Wellness World,” a park-like expanse of relaxation rooms, hot tubs, and indoor and outdoor hot tubs and pools with tucked away waterfalls and massaging jets and themed saunas and steam baths, each infused with distinctive scents such as organic hay, floral blossoms and lavender and lime—all available at no charge. We are surprised to learn while bathing suits are worn in pools and hot tubs, for health reasons, in the saunas, towels, but no swimsuits are permitted, and except in for a women-only spa area, all are co-ed. We especially love the outdoor hot tub, where we enjoy meeting fellow guests as we take in the mountain views, and find the underground salt pool and grotto magical, and worth the nominal entry fee. There are also free yoga, Pilates and other classes and a fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment at the gym; with more time, we might sample them, but we do carve out time to indulge in several of the spa’s excellent and reasonably priced massages, wraps, facials and other treatments, many featuring local ingredients. Local ingredients also take center stage in the dining room. We

The pilgrimage trail to St. Jacob’s Church rewards hikers with awesome views of the surrounding peaks (Photo by Geri Bain) love the expansive buffets, always complemented by waiter-service menus. The diverse cultures and local bounty are reflected in everything from

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Being entertained by “Paddington” and “Reign” BY CLAIRE LYNCH When the weather is bad, when it is either uncomfortably hot, terribly cold or pouring down rain, some friends and I like to stay indoors for a while and check out what’s on Netflix. We recently saw a good movie and a good TV series, two shows that are very different but that’s okay because both held our interest – and both had their share of twists and turns. In “Paddington” we saw a teddy bear’s search for a home far away from his hometown in the jungles of Peru. This movie came out in 2014 but I hadn’t had the chance to watch it. I dislike using the word “heartwarming” but it really is a heartwarming, action-packed story about carrying on when there isn’t much left behind and starting anew when there’s still so much to look forward to. It stars Hugh Bonneville of “Downton Abbey” fame as Mr. Brown and Sally Hawkins as Mrs. Brown. Nicole Kidman also plays a key part in “Paddington” the movie.

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The Paddington movies were based on the book, “A Bear Called Paddington” by British author Thomas Michael Bond who wrote under the pen name Michael Bond that was published in 1958. Before quitting his job to work full-time on the Paddington books, Bond worked as a BBC TV cameraman. Bond has said that he based Paddington Bear on a lone teddy bear he noticed on a shelf in a London store near Paddington Station on Christmas Eve 1956. He bought the teddy bear as a stocking stuffer for his wife, Brenda. The bear inspired Bond to write a story and in 10 days, he had written the first book. Bond has also said that his memories of newsreels showing trainloads of child evacuees leaving London during World War II, with labels around their necks and their possessions in small suitcases, was partially what prompted him to do the same for Paddington the teddy bear. He based the character of Paddington See page D6

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A nasty and pernicious blog that is full of lies about Social Security has been floating around the internet for years. The latest version is called “Who took my money?” It claims to be bipartisan, but using one lie after another, it blames the Democrats for all of Social Security’s perceived problems. Let me address the allegations one by one. It starts out with a brand-new twist. And it’s a whopper. It says that President Kennedy used Social Security money to create the Peace Corps and that since then, “our Social Security money has been taken from Americans and given to foreign nations.” Later in the column, I will address the issue of Social Security financing, But for now just take my word for it -- this Peace Corps story is pure bunk! The blogger then takes several swipes at Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the president who introduced America to Social Security as part of his New Deal in the 1930s. He claims that FDR promised that Social Security would be voluntary. Although there was some discussion of making it voluntary in the very early stages of planning, everyone, including FDR, quickly realized that for a national social insurance system to work, it had to be mandatory -- as are all other Social Security programs around the world. The blogger also says that FDR promised the tax rate would stay at the initial level of 1 percent of a maximum taxable base of $1,400. This is just pure baloney. Everyone, including FDR, knew that as the program matured and as the number of beneficiaries grew, the tax rate and wage base would have to go up. Are you paying the same amount of money today for a car or for a house that your grandparents were paying 80 years ago? Of course not. This blogger needs to take a course in basic economics. And maybe as part of that course, he will learn how Social Security is financed. And when he does, maybe it will stop him from trotting out the timeworn argument that Social Security money has been “stolen and used for other government purposes.” Here are the facts: Every day, almost 2 billion dollars in Social Security payroll taxes are funneled into the government. So what happens to that money? I guess the blogger thinks it should be buried under a mattress! That’s silly, of course. Just like any other pension system, Social Security money is invested. And because we are talking about trillions of dollars, the money cannot be invested in the private markets. (Would you really want the U.S. government owning half of Wells Fargo or Apple or Philip Morris?) Instead, every nickel of that money is invested in U.S. Treasury bonds. And those bonds earn the prevailing rate of

interest. (For those who really want to know the nitty-gritty of these investments, go to http://www.socialsecurity. gov and under the “Menu” option, click on “Actuarial Resources.”) Millions of Americans have their money invested in government bonds. Do they think the government is stealing their money? Of course not. They know the government is using their money to run all its operations. And they also know that they have put their money in the safest of all investments. The same holds true for Social Security monies, except on a much larger scale. The blogger can’t help taking a swipe at President Lyndon Baines Johnson. LBJ is the whipping boy for people looking to blame politicians for pilfering Social Security. He writes, “Under President Johnson, a Democrat, the (Social Security) money was moved to the general fund and spent.” All LBJ did was to change an internal government bookkeeping practice. Up until the 1960s, Social Security’s income and expenditures had always been kept on a separate set of government books. Johnson merely moved Social Security’s accounts to the general government ledgers. But this is the important (and almost always overlooked) point: He did not change, in any way, the method used to invest and spend Social Security money. In other words, Social Security funds were not touched. By pulling off this bookkeeping maneuver, LBJ was able to disguise the growing deficit caused primarily by all the spending for the Vietnam War. Now you can shame him for that if you want. But all presidents since, Republicans and Democrats, have done exactly the same thing -- hidden deficits under the umbrella of the Social Security reserves. And I can’t repeat often enough -- it’s just some bookkeeping shenanigans and has nothing at all to do with how Social Security money is spent. The blogger then tells a half-truth. He says the Democratic Party under President Clinton raised the amount of Social Security benefits subject to income tax to 85 percent. What he doesn’t say is that the taxation of benefits (at a 50 percent rate) came about in 1984, during the Reagan years. And if he really knew his history, he would understand that benefit taxation was one part of a package of changes that grew out of the bipartisan 1983 Commission on Social Security Reform. Those changes, which included raising the retirement age, saved a program that was then on the brink of bankruptcy and have kept the system in the black for the past 35 years. Now, as 10,000 baby boomers are retiring every day, more reforms are needed. And those reforms can only come about with an informed public; not a public bamboozled by bombastic bloggers like this guy.

And speaking of bamboozlement, he ends his blog by blaming “Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party” for supposedly authorizing Social Security benefits to “immigrants who moved to this country and never paid a dime into it!” That’s just flat out wrong. If you haven’t worked and paid into Social Security for a minimum of 10 years, you will never qualify for benefits. The blogger is confusing Social Security with the Supplemental Security Income program, a federal welfare pro-

gram that, in very limited circumstances, can pay a small monthly stipend to legal immigrants. SSI is not a Social Security program and is not funded by Social Security taxes. And, by the way, the SSI program was signed into law by President Richard Nixon in 1973. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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Being entertained by “Paddington” and “Reign” C ontinued from page D3 on his own father who was very polite and who even wore his hat in the ocean or sea so that he could tip his hat if someone came along. Michael Bond added that both Paddington and his father were optimistic in nature. They always “expected everything to turn out all right in the end,” he said. (washingtonpost.com) Noting that he was an only child who found a great deal of entertainment from reading books, Bond explained, “I was brought up in a household where reading was as natural as eating. We didn’t have a lot of books because we didn’t have that much money – my father worked for the Post Office in Reading. But every Friday my mother and I would go to the library with our dog, Binkie, and come back with half-adozen books. My mother used to read a book a day and I suppose I got the habit from her. “I was happy reading, so in that sense I wasn’t lonely. I think I’ve always had that feeling as a writer – I’m never alone. You’ve got your characters and when you’re walking down the street, they’re with you in a funny kind of way. For instance, if I bumped into Paddington one day I wouldn’t be at all surprised. He feels very real to me, you see.” (telegraph.co.uk) Some background on the movie: A young Peruvian bear with a passion for all things British travels to London as a stowaway on a steamship in search of a home. He desperately wants to live in a loving home. Finding himself lost and alone and sitting on his briefcase at Paddington Station, he begins to realize that city life is not all he had imagined – until he meets the kind Brown family – a husband, wife, daughter and son – who read the label around his neck that says, “Please look after this bear. Thank you,” and offer him a place to stay overnight. (imdb.com) At first the Brown family passes him by but then Mrs. Brown can’t help but go back and talk with the bear. She thinks that this teddy bear that obviously knows no one in London, is obviously sad and forlorn and doesn’t have a place to stay is irresistibly cute. Paddington gets his name in a random sort of way. When Mrs. Brown tries to think of a good name for him she looks up past him and happens to see the name of the train station on a large sign. “Paddington,” she says. “That’s a perfect name.” In time Mrs. Brown gives Paddington a blue duffle coat so he can stay warm during London’s cold winters and Paddington explains how he acquired his red hat. The explorer Montgomery

Clyde went to deepest, darkest Peru and came across the rather intelligent species of bears in the jungle. He made several trips to Peru to do his research and on his last trip, as his boat was leaving the shore, Montgomery Clyde tossed his red hat and Paddington’s Uncle Pastuzo caught it. He wore it for years and eventually it becomes Paddington’s trademark hat – and his identifier in London’s many crowds of people. This bear loves eating marmalade sandwiches and he enjoys slurping so much marmalade from jars that he gets stomach aches. Paddington even keeps a marmalade sandwich stored under his hat to eat whenever he gets hungry. One thing after another occurs and the Brown household is turned upside down with the shenanigans of this bear. On the first night at the Browns Paddington takes a bath, fills it too much with water, goes for a ride and to the shock of the Brown family, he and the tub end up in the kitchen. Paddington slides down the banister from the second floor to the first, prompting their son, Jonathan, to try the same thing but Mr. Brown stops him at the last moment and urges him to take the stairs. Mr. Brown has warned his wife that having a wild animal in the house would be nothing but trouble but in time even he realizes that Paddington is a friendly, endearing bear. He has impeccable manners and a heart of gold. It looks as though Paddington’s fate is sealed – that he might indeed have a loving home in London – until he runs into a bit of real trouble. I won’t elaborate on what danger lurks ahead for Paddington, nor will I say how the movie turns out but it’s a cliffhanger. See page D6

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The second show we watched, a TV series called “Reign,” is a historical romantic drama TV series about Mary, Queen of Scots. It first was issued in October 2013 and ended in June 2017. It tells how Mary, marvelously played by the Australian actress Adelaide Kane, was deemed the future queen of Scotland. Mary, the only surviving legitimate child of King James V, was six days old when her father died and she acceded to the throne. She spent most of her childhood in France, which was her mother’s homeland, to get her education and her upbringing while Scotland was ruled by regents. At the age of six she became engaged to Prince Francis of France who also was six. They were set to marry each other when they got older. In France Mary had to contend with the ever-changing politics and power plays that surrounded her. Her friends sometimes became her foes and vice versa and Mary found that she was constantly on guard. In 1558, she married Prince Francis of France. In 1559 he ascended the French throne as King Francis II, and Mary briefly became the queen consort of France until his death in December 1560. They were married for just a short time before he died from an ear infection. Widowed, Mary returned to Scotland – to her homeland, to the country that

she loved – arriving in Leith, the port of Edinburgh, in August 1561. Four years later, she married Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley and they had a son, James. He died in 1567 and later that same year Mary married the Earl of Bothwell. In the Netflix TV series, King Henry II has another son, Sebastian, whose nickname is “Bash,” who was born out of wedlock by a different mother and who rivals Francis for Mary’s affection when the three of them are teenagers. Mary has a hard time choosing between Francis and Sebastian but in the end she chooses the most practical route and marries Francis. His mother, Queen Catherine, secretly tries to prevent the marriage of Francis and Mary because Nostradamus, the court seer, predicts that the marriage will lead to Francis’ death. The characters scoff at Nostradamus’ prediction, saying that there is no credence to it, and Prince Francis himself says that it is pure fiction. His mother, Queen Catherine, however, does not want to take a chance and tempt fate. She wants her son around for many years to come. Francis and Mary are in love so they marry and they know that their marriage helps to politically make an alliance out of two countries, France and Scotland, at a time when it is needed. Throughout the series, which is fictionalized in many parts, Mary’s best friends and ladies-in-waiting, Kenna, Aylee, Lola and Greer, are searching

for husbands of their own at the French Court. They compare notes about the possibilities of future husbands – and sometimes they keep secrets from each other. They are at various times supportive of and competing with each other. The Australian actress Adelaide Kane naturally got top billing in “Reign” and second billing went to Megan Follows. Follows, who was born in Toronto, played Anne Shirley in the “Anne of Green Gables” movie that came out in 1985 when Follows was 16 years old. It also starred Colleen Dewhurst and Matthew Farnsworth. Follows is all grown up now and she does a masterful job of playing Queen Catherine, the wife of King Henry II of France. Before her marriage she was Catherine de’ Medici of Florence, Italy. Throughout the many episodes of “Reign” there is murder, mayhem, suspense, intrigue, laughter, grief and astonishment – both inside the castle and outside. There are a lot of love triangles on this show and a lot of tiaras being passed around. All of this history from several centuries ago can be rather heavy but fortunately the director of “Reign” keeps the plot moving along at a fast pace. Mary returned to Scotland in 1561 and ran the country as its queen. Difficulties presented themselves – she was a practicing Roman Catholic since she had lived in France for so many years yet Scotland was then mostly

Protestant. As Mary ruled Scotland, she found that she had to manage her friends and her enemies. The rivalry of Mary, Queen of Scots and her English cousin, Elizabeth I, was a famous one that has consumed both popular and historical imaginations since the two queens reigned in the sixteenth century. It is often portrayed as a tale of contrasts – Elizabeth I represented British culture and Protestant values. She valiantly defended England against the schemes of the Spanish and their Armada. (digitalcommons.csbsju.edu) Mary, Queen of Scots was the enchanting French-raised Catholic, whose series of tragic, murderous marriages gave birth to both the future James I of England and to schemes surrounding the English throne. I won’t divulge how life ends for Mary, Queen of Scots but suffice it to say that one of her most famous quotes is, “In my end is my beginning.” Watching “Reign” was like having a history lesson packed into a short amount of time for me. I won’t give away the ending of the real life story of Mary, Queen of Scots but in my opinion the Netflix episodes are very well done and the history lesson was compelling. “Paddington” was a more light-hearted movie that is good for families to watch together. It’s a fun movie with a happy ending that kids of all ages will find enjoyable.

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State Department Reclassifies Cuba’s Travel Advisory to Level 2, No Longer Recommending That Americans “Reconsider Travel” The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory rating for Cuba from “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” to “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.” The move, which took place in August, was welcomed by a coalition of U.S. tour operators and organizations that have seen educational exchanges between the U.S. and Cuba deeply hurt by the State Department’s level 3 classification. However, other measures are still in place, including a warning in the travel advisory to “avoid” the popular Hotel Nacional and Hotel Capri. The updated rating came as part of the Department’s mandatory six-month review of the Cuba travel advisory, which was last evaluated on March 2, 2018. “We are pleased that the State Department has made this commonsense decision,” said Martha Honey, Executive Director of the Center for

Tour operators welcomed the US State Department’s reclassification of its Cuba’s travel advisory to a Level 2.

Responsible Travel (CREST), which has coordinated the coalition’s advocacy work. “Cuba is one of the safest countries in the world, and people-to-people exchanges, which began to flourish under the Obama administration, ground almost to a halt when the travel restrictions were imposed last year.” Ahead of the State Department’s review, the coalition sent a letter to the State Department advocating for this change to Cuba’s travel advisory. The group argued that the “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” rating was unwarranted given the realities of travel to Cuba and explained the travel advisory’s far-reaching negative impacts for the Cuban people as well as for U.S. travelers and travel businesses. For the first half of 2018, U.S. travel to Cuba – not including travel by Cuban Americans – declined by 23.6% compared to the same

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Tips for students studying abroad

Study abroad programs can change students’ lives, opening their eyes to other cultures and helping them to make memories that last a lifetime. Study abroad programs also may inspire a love of travel that students will foster for the rest of their lives.

Students who have enrolled in or are considering enrolling in study abroad programs can make their experiences overseas more memorable if they take some time to prepare for life abroad before boarding the plane. • Learn about your host country.

Students who can successfully assimilate into their host countries may get more from their time overseas than those who do not. Studying a host country’s customs and history is a great way to learn about life there before your plane touches down. If the native language in your host country is different than your own, do your best to learn the language. While you won’t become fluent overnight, learning some basic words and phrases can make your time overseas go more smoothly and increase the chances that you develop meaningful relationships with locals. • Enthusiastically leave your comfort zone. Daily life might be vastly different in your host country than it is at home. Rather than dwelling on the differences between life overseas and life at home, embrace this chance to leave your comfort zone. Approach cultural differences with enthusiasm instead of skepticism, even trying local cuisine you might otherwise not experience back home. • Get out of the dorm. Study abroad programs include the word “study” in their titles, so students should recognize they will still need to devote time to their schoolwork. But during your down time, embrace chances to get

out of your dorm room or apartment to soak in your host city. If your host country is in Europe, where traveling between countries tends to be simpler than in other regions of the world, learn about neighboring countries and do your best to visit some during your time overseas. • Disconnect from your devices. Whether or not life at home is dominated by devices, use your time overseas to disconnect so you can fully experience your host city and country. Don’t miss out on the sights and sounds of your host country by spending too much time using your tablet or smartphone. • Keep a journal. One of the best ways to commemorate your time abroad is to keep a daily journal. You will no doubt enjoy many unique experiences while overseas, and keeping a daily journal is a great way to ensure you remember each of those experiences and all the people you meet along the way. Study abroad programs can benefit students in myriad ways, and a few simple strategies can ensure young men and women make the most of their time overseas.

Get schooled on education savings plans

Accounts to pay for college or even private high schools can be a smart way for parents to prepare for their children’s futures. Not every account is the same, and certain savings accounts could affect financial aid eligibility and taxes. It is in parents’ and students’ best interests to educate themselves on the various education savings plans available to them — and which ones make the most sense for their families. Families should do their research and work with professionals who understand the subtleties of school savings plans. For example, according to Cappex.com, a college information site, students’ income and savings have a larger, more negative impact on the availability of financial aid than the portion of their parents’ assets factored into the equation. Students with sizeable savings accounts in their name may end up adversely affecting their financial aid eligibility. A financial advisor and loan expert can advise families on these confusing financial facts. • 529 College Savings Plan: 529 accounts are a popular education savings plan. They operate in a similar fashion to IRA and 401(k) plans in that savings for education are earned taxfree through investment opportunities.

SallieMae says 529 plans are offered by states or educational institutions under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. These tax-advantaged plans generally have no income limitations and high contribution limits. The usage of funds in 529 accounts are subject to regulations. • Coverdell Education Savings Account: Coverdell accounts are versatile in that they enable the money to be spent for elementary through college education, which is a larger range than other plans. This is another tax-free plan when used for school purposes. Coverdell contributions are capped at $2,000 per year, and they’re only available to families below a specified income level, says the resource SavingforCollege.com. • Uniform Gifts to Minors Act Account: These accounts are not traditionally designed for education but can be established to offer gift assets to minors. The custodian of the account can sell the assets for the child’s benefit at any time, and once the child reaches 18 or 21, recipients can use the funds in whatever manner they choose. However, UGMA may affect financial aid eligibility. • Roth IRA: Parents can open up a

Roth IRA in their child’s name once the child begins earning income. Even though there are penalties to taking earnings out before the age of 59.5, exceptions include purchasing a first home or qualified education expenses. A Roth IRA isn’t subjected to legal and administrative fees that can come with trusts, which are another savings avenue. • Canadian Education Savings Grant: With a CESG, parents can save

for their child’s education by opening up a Registered Education Savings Plan. The government then matches the money up to a certain percentage and deposits it into the child’s RESP. The extra funds the government deposits are called the CESG. Parents can help finance their children’s educations through various savings plans. A financial advisor may shed more light on which products are best for families.

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Decoding dysgraphia, a lesser-known learning disability

Many people are familiar with or have at least heard of dyslexia, a condition that can affect a person’s ability to read and comprehend the written word. Few may be as knowledgeable about dysgraphia, another learning

disability that can affect language skills. Dysgraphia is a deficiency in the ability to write. While dysgraphia is mostly associated with impaired handwriting, it also can involve an inability

School hygiene tips Children are in close contact with others at schools and daycare facilities, where germs can be easily transmitted. Children may not be as conscientious as adults in regard to the health risks associated with poor hygiene. These tips can keep students stay healthy and help prevent germs from being transported home, where they can affect other members of the family. • Hand washing is essential to good hygiene. Children should wash their hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, before eating and after playing outdoors. • Children can bring along their own tissues and use them when their noses become runny. Tissues should be

promptly discarded after use. • Parents should ensure that fingernails are clean, as under the fingernails can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Clipping fingernails and regular hand washing can remove a number of germs. • Keep ill children home from school, especially if they have a fever. Kids should not return to school until they are fever- or symptom-free. • Toys and community supplies should be washed or disinfected regularly to kill germs. Cleaning classroom furniture regularly also can help establish healthy educational environments.

to store and process written words and then elicit the proper finger sequences and muscle movement to actually write words down on paper. The word “dysgraphia” comes from the Greek words “dys,” meaning “impaired,” and “graphia,” meaning “writing by hand.” The Learning Disabilities Association of America says a person with dysgraphia may have problems with inconsistent spacing, poor spatial planning on paper, poor spelling, and difficulty writing, as well as thinking and writing at the same time. Experts aren’t sure what causes dysgraphia. There might be a delay in the retrieval of information from short- or long-term memory and organizational abilities before beginning to write. A genetic component also may come into play. This specific learning disorder may appear separately or occur in conjunction with dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Whether or not dysgraphia is accompanied by other learning disabilities may determine the types of presentation. • Dyslexic: Those with dyslexic dysgraphia produce illegible, spontaneously written work. They may be able to copy work well, but not write legibly on their own. • Motor: A person with motor dysgraphia has poor fine motor skills, poor dexterity and poor muscle tone. Letter formation may be fine in short writing samples, but that formation deteriorates when asked to write lengthier assignments. Motor dysgraphia can cause arthritis-like tensing of the hand. This type of dysgraphia typically stems

from problems with fine motor skills. • Spatial: An individual with spatial dysgraphia cannot understand space well. Written work may be improperly spaced and illegible. Drawing abilities also may be compromised. Certain indications of dysgraphia may become evident when a child begins to learn how to read and write. This is when the condition may first be noticed, but it could be mistaken for another issue unless educators and doctors are knowledgeable about dysgraphia. Some signs to look out for include: • illegible printing and cursive writing; • unfinished words or letters; • omitted words in writing assignments; • inconsistent spacing between words and letters; • inconsistencies in writing style, including mixtures of print and cursive letters, upper and lower case words, and irregular shapes or slants of letters; • difficulty visualizing letter formation prior to writing; and • strange wrist, body or paper positions Parents, therapists and educators must work together to accommodate the needs of a student with dysgraphia. Reducing copying aspects of work, allowing recorders or note takers and having students take oral exams can help. An increase in the use of tablets and laptops in the classroom also may assist those with dysgraphia, as such assignments have reduced reliance on written work.

Did you know? The terms “college” and “university” are often used interchangeably, but there are distinctions between the terms. Specifications may differ based on where a school is located, but generally speaking colleges offer only associate’s and bachelor’s degrees while universities offer those degrees as well as graduate degrees. Colleges may be private institutions that tend to have small student bodies, while universities boast more sizable enrollments. Universities also tend to be home to vast libraries and may feature teaching schools with major research projects being conducted at given times. According to the education resource CollegeRank, in order for a college to receive university status, it must first meet a few requirements. A university has the financial resources to support its graduate and professional programs and has the facilities and equipment required to meet the needs of students in those programs. The school also must be accredited and, depending on the location, possibly licensed and incorporated within that area. Despite the differences between colleges and universities, many students find they can achieve their academic goals whether they attend a college or university.

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TACHS Prep Program Holy Cross High School is proud to offer a rigorous 6-week program for boys and girls to best prepare for the TACHS exam. Over the span of 6 weeks students enrolled in our program will review mathematics and language skills that are assessed on the Test for Admission into Catholic High School (TACHS) exam. Historically, Students that attend a prep class are better prepared and score higher on the exam. To enroll or for more information visit holycrosshs.org/tachsprep

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Vocational schooling can pave the way to high-paying jobs

Many students believe that the next natural step after graduating from high school is to go off to college. Secondary education has become such a common transition that many parents begin saving for college tuition as soon as their children are born. Although college can be the next chapter in a student’s education, many teenagers still choose to attend trade school. Television personality Mike Rowe says the country is in the midst of a skilled labor shortage because workers lack the necessary training to fill the hundreds of thousands of available jobs. Lack of information may drive the notion that trade jobs are nothing more than a backup plan if college doesn’t pan out. However, by realizing that trade jobs, along with short-term vocational training, is a smart investment — and eventually a lucrative career choice — attitudes about trade schools and labor-intensive jobs may shift. A great number of college graduates enter the workforce with degrees that may not help them land jobs. And these students typically carry thousands of dollars in tuition debt. Many college grads are underemployed and working in jobs that aren’t even in their fields

of study. Career and technical schools help students develop specialized skills that make graduates immediately marketable in their chosen fields, and trade salaries can be very competitive. The following are some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying trade careers to consider, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Forbes magazine.

• Construction manager: Construction professionals with great organizational and communication skills can enjoy high earning potential as construction managers. Expected growth of this career over the next 10 years is 5 percent. The average income of a construction manager is $87,000. However, with a top-end hourly pay of around $75 per hour, it’s easy for managers to

earn into six figures. • Elevator installer and repairer: This career is listed as a top-earner. These employees can earn anywhere from $74,000 to $105,000 per year. Elevators are in demand as urban centers increase, so this career has staying potential. • Rotary drill operator: The oil and gas industry relies on rotary drill operators to extract oil or natural gas from underground sources. Salaries for these jobs can range from $30 to $40 per hour. • Dental hygienist: Cleaning teeth and inspecting mouths for disease is an important role. Job growth is still hovering around 20 percent, and hygienists can expect to earn up to $98,000. • Electricians and plumbers: Electricians and plumbers are continually in demand. With a short amount of trade school and apprenticeship, it’s possible to earn up to $90,000 per year. These are just a few of the many skilled professions that vocational schools prepare their students for. Scholarships and funding programs are available to help make vocational training an affordable possibility.

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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 uniforms may be simple, such as a white shirt and khaki pants, so that parents have more options. School uniforms require an investment, and it is important to take care of the uniforms so they can handle the wear and tear of daily use, as well as all of the potential hazards kids might experience in a typical day. These tips can help families keep school uniforms

in the best condition possible. • Launder gently. Wash clothes in cold water to prolong the life of the clothing. When possible, line-dry items or tumble dry on low. • Have a few backups. Purchase a few pairs of pants, skirts and shirts that can be interchanged each day. This will cut down on how frequently uniforms need to be washed. • Spot-treat stains immediately. Kids seem drawn to stains from ink, grass, grease, and more, and these stains can permanently ruin clothing if they are not addressed promptly. Rely on some of these stain-removal techniques to keep uniforms looking newer longer: - Soak clothes in cola for 30 minutes prior to laundering to remove greasy marks or food stains. - A paste of white vinegar and baking soda can remove grass stains when worked into the stains and then washed. - Spray pen marks with hair spray then blot to lift off the ink. Repeat as needed before laundering. • Skip some washes. If the uniform isn’t especially soiled or smelly, it may be possible to wear it again without washing. Clothes can often be “refreshed” by using at-home dry cleaning kits. • Reinforce buttons. Use a thin coating of clear nail polish to serve as a protective barrier on button finishes. This will help the buttons look newer longer. The polish also can strengthen the thread that holds buttons on. • Label all clothing. Uniforms all look the same. Be sure to use iron-on labels or sewn-in labels to identify kids’ clothing and avoid having to replace lost items.

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Give your children a leg up, with Early Childhood Education. You want to give them a safe, loving environment. With structure and discipline. Not just day care, but a real school with certified teachers. A school that supports working Moms (and Dads), with before and after care—and gives students as young as three years old the fundamental skills they need to develop a lifetime love of learning. Of course, choosing a Catholic education gives them much more than an educational advantage. It also helps them understand their purpose in life and their obligations to others, reinforcing the values you live at home. Isn’t that what you want for your children? To learn more about why Catholic Elementary School is a better place to start, and to find a school near you, call 516-678-5800 x 258 or visit us online at www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org

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Ideas to build school spirit and foster community

Schools are often at the heart of a community. Schools are centralized places where people gather and friendships are formed. Creating an environment where school spirit is strong can be crucial to building a thriving community. School spirit can make people smile and bring them together for a common goal. Creating a balanced environment

in schools also can help students feel more comfortable and happier about attending class each day. The National Federation of State High School Associations reports that, along with showing support for their school, high school students with school spirit perform better academically, are more engaged in social and civic matters and are generally hap-

pier than other peers. Those findings were part of a survey conducted by Harris Poll and involved 1,500 students who were asked about key factors like pride, academics and self-esteem at school. Activities for building spirit can range from simple things like wearing silly hats or rooting on the sports team to more complex activities, such as community service projects. The following are some ways students and educators can foster stronger school spirit by encouraging communities to get involved. • Invite guest speakers. Invite local community members to discuss their experiences or alumni share their memories of attending the school. Having students learn from these people can provide incentive for them to do well in school. • Celebrate diversity. Various months or weeks of the year are dedicated to celebrating particular ethnic, cultural or special groups. Tie school spirit occasions into these events to commemorate the unique diversity at your school. • Host “School Spirit Fridays.” An easy way to inspire school spirit is to ask faculty and students to wear school

Food allergy fast facts Food allergies can develop from birth, and some last a lifetime. Others are developed at different ages and may be outgrown. No matter when allergies stop or start, they can be a life-threatening problem for children. Although food allergies may be managed more easily at home, they present different challenges for school-aged children. School nurses and administrative officials should be informed about food allergies, especially if they are severe enough to warrant medical intervention, such as medication. Food allergies are quite common. Consider these allergy facts that can help parents better understand any issues their children might face. • The Food Allergy Research and Education network says nearly 15 million people in the United States, many of whom are children, are affected by food allergies. • One in 13 Canadians, or roughly 2.5 million people, are affected by a food allergy, according to estimates from the Allergy, Genes and Environmental Network. • Around 7 percent of Canadian children under the age of 18 report having at least one food allergy.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says children with food allergies are two to four times more likely to have other related conditions, such as asthma and other allergies. • Food allergies are an immune system response to the food, not a case of digestive intolerance. • Among food allergic children, peanuts are the most prevalent allergen, followed by milk and shellfish, says the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. • Food allergies can cause everything from mild reactions, such as itchiness or hives, to anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially deadly reaction. • Risk of food allergies increases when there is a parent who suffers from any type of allergic disease — even those beyond food allergies. • A recent study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that children are taking longer to outgrow milk and egg allergies. • Food avoidance remains the best way to prevent symptoms of food allergies. That is why reading product labels is vital.

colors or attire featuring the school mascot each Friday. A short Friday pep rally also can excite the student body. • Raise money for charity. Penny Wars are a great way to raise funds for special interest projects and charities. Homerooms collect as many pennies as they can for a week. Rival classes “sabotage” by throwing nickels, dimes and quarters into the buckets. The pennies are tallied, and the other currency is subtracted from the total. The class with the most money wins a pizza party, and the funds raised are then donated. • Choose a new mascot. Ask students to vote for a new school mascot. While they are exploring the possibilities, kids can learn about unique or endangered animals in the process. • Hold door-decorating contests. Students can decorate their classroom doors to coordinate with holidays or special themes. The winner receives a prize, such as more recess time or no-homework passes. These are just a few ways to boost school spirit. Schools can find more ideas to inspire school spirit by creating committees to connect with students and members of their communities.

A Place for Every Student The Winston Preparatory School (WPS) has announced the launch of Winston Prep Long Island, its fifth campus, opening in Dix Hills this September. WPS is excited to bring the same essence, expertise and methods to the Long Island community that have been successfully applied to each of its campuses in Manhattan and the tristate area.

intense skill remediation while encouraging students to build independence, resilience, responsibility, self-awareness, and self-advocacy. Key to the development of each student is the

focus on assessment-based remediation, the daily one-to-one Focus Program, a skill-based curriculum, small homogenous class groupings, an expert faculty, an emphasis on social-emotional

Winston Prep is a highly individualized and responsive setting for students in grades 3 through 12 with specific learning differences, such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disorders, and executive functioning difficulties (i.e. ADHD).

development, and a supportive community. The opening of Winston Prep Long Island marks the logical next step for an organization that has experienced consistent growth over the years. WPS now reaches eight times the number of lives it did just two decades ago and continues to replicate its model in order to meaningfully impact the field.

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Help kids get ready for fall sports season

Summer is a season of relaxation, especially for school-aged children who are not yet old enough to work. Such youngsters no doubt enjoy the chance to spend summer days lounging poolside or at the beach, all without a care in the world or any homework to complete.

Though summer is synonymous with R&R, parents of young athletes who hope to compete in scholastic athletics when the school year begins in autumn may need to take steps to ensure their kids aren’t at risk of injury once the curtain comes up on fall sports season.

• Examine and replace equipment if necessary. The right equipment can protect kids from injury and help them realize their full athletic potential. But damaged or outdated equipment can increase kids’ risk of injury. Examine kids’ equipment long before fall sports season begins so you have time to bargain hunt should anything need to be replaced. • Schedule a physical for your child. Many school districts mandate that athletes receive and pass physicals before they can compete. Speak with the athletic director at your child’s school to learn the guidelines that govern athletic physicals. The physical will need to be conducted by a predetermined date, but you may also need the physical to be conducted after a certain date for it to be considered valid. Speak with your child’s physician if any problems are found during the physical. • Let kids heal. Kids’ schedules are busier than ever before, and many youngsters play several sports during the school year. Summer vacation may be the only extended period all year that youngsters’ bodies get to heal. While it’s important that kids stay physically active throughout the summer, make sure they don’t overdo it, as you should emphasize the importance of rest.

Organized lockers keep students on track School is often a student’s home away from home. Spending an average of six hours per day and five days a week, 10 months a year in the classroom or on campus, students may feel as though they spend more time roaming school grounds than they do relaxing at home. Lockers can be havens for students, giving them a place to store supplies and personal items and meet up with friends each day. Organized lockers may help students handle all of their responsibilities more capably. Developing organizational habits early on is a worthwhile lesson for students, helping them avoid tardiness and keep their assignments in order. Students typically keep a number of items in relatively small lockers, which only makes it more challenging to stay organized. The following tips can help students stay organized this school year. • Make the most of locker space. Space is limited, but with some additions, lockers can be that much more functional. Insert a removable shelf to double the space available. Metal shelves are preferable, but adjustable plastic ones can be effective if they aren’t overloaded.

Install adhesive hooks on the door or an inside wall of the locker to hang clothing, bags and more. Invest in hooks that can hold a lot of weight. • Organize books by class. Keep books organized by class schedule so that books can be grabbed quickly during period changes. Put folders and notebooks with the textbooks so that all related items will be together. • Add some personality. The Container Store suggests adding color and function with magnetic accessories to liven up the space. Dry-erase calendars, pencil/pen containers, a mirror, cubbies for notes and other tools, and magnetic picture frames are some ideas. • Keep on top of trash. Routinely clean out the locker if things become unruly. Tucking a small waste pail in the bottom of the locker can be handy for taming garbage. Otherwise, periodically clean your locker during after-school hours, emptying it of old assignments and taking clothes home for laundering. Keeping an organized locker can help students thrive in the classroom.

• Gradually get back in the swing of things. While rest gives kids’ bodies a chance to heal and develop, it’s important that young athletes stay in shape over the summer. As the fall sports season draws near, help kids gradually get back in the swing of things. Tryouts tend to be physically demanding, so kids who have not lifted a finger all summer may be at risk of injury or missing the cut. Let kids ease back into regular exercise to make sure they are not starting from scratch come their first tryout. • Speak with coaches. Coaches can be great assets to parents who want to make sure their youngsters enjoy the summer without sacrificing their chances of making the team in the fall. Speak with kids’ coaches to determine if there is any area your son or daughter can work on over the summer to improve his or her chances of making the team. Make sure kids are the ones leading the charge to improve their games; otherwise, they may feel pressured into doing so and that can take away the fun of playing sports. Scholastic athletes should take advantage of the opportunity to relax and recover that summer presents. But athletes who hope to compete in the fall can still work with their parents to ensure they’re ready once the school year and sports season begins.

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College is full of challenges. While studying, socializing, joining clubs, and getting good grades are probably on college students’ priority lists, young people also can think about living green on campus. Data from Nielsen points to millennials as being an eco-conscious generation. Millennials are willing to pay extra for sustainable offerings, and they tend to stick to brands that have established a reputation for environmental stewardship. Even though college students may have packed schedules, they can still manage to keep the planet in mind as they live and educate themselves. Here are just a few ways college students can live green in dorms and incorporate eco-friendly practices into their studies as well. • Live on campus. One green idea is to skip the commute to and from classes and reside right on campus in dormitories or nearby student housing. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, transportation is responsible for 13 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Living close to the classroom can help reduce emissions.

• Recycle as much as you can. Whether it’s plastic, paper, aluminum, or books, put recyclable items in the proper receptacles. Find ways to lend or give away items that you may no longer need, such as last semester’s textbooks. Recycling cuts back on the size of landfills and lowers the demand for the production of new materials.

• Buy and dine locally. Choose sustainable, organic and locally produced items when shopping or dining out. This can include locally made furnishings and supplies, as well as farm-to-table restaurants. • Walk or bike. Leave the car in its parking spot and walk or bike to nearby events. It’s good exercise and good

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for the planet as well. • Borrow dorm room items. Scout out items from family members or friends that can be used to equip a dorm room. Chances are you can find people willing to give you or loan out chairs, a small table, desk, electronics, and more. Borrowing enables you to buy less. • Take e-notes. Bring a tablet or laptop to class and take electronic notes. This cuts back on paper usage and will enable you to have all notes in a compact file. • Use LED lights. Illuminate your dorm room and work station with lamps that use LED lights, which burn significantly less energy and last much longer than incandescent bulbs. • Enroll in an environment-focused class. Enroll in Environmental Science or a similar course that teaches you more about the impact industry and personal living has on the environment. Take what you know to educate others about what they can do to be more eco-conscious. Going green on campus can have a profound impact on students and their futures.

Jobs for students proficient in math Math is an important subject and school and proficiency in arithmetic serves people well when it comes time to leave the classroom and enter the workforce. As demand for workers proficient in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics continues to grow, students can benefit by working as hard as possible when studying such subjects. People with strong math skills who thrive on data and crunching numbers may find a diverse array of jobs available to them when they are ready to enter the workforce. The following are just some of the positions that require math skills, courtesy of the Occupational Information Network, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and CareerCast. • Economist: Economists study and analyze the effects of resources on costs and their relation to industry and government. • Accountant: Accountants are responsible for keeping accounting records and preparing financial statements for businesses or individuals. • Game designer: Mathematics is involved in game theory, and programmers regularly utilize trigonometry,

physics and calculus. The same can be said for movie or television animators. • Stockbroker: Stockbrokers purchase and sell stocks, bonds and other securities. Exchanging large sums of money involves a strong command of math. • Chemist: Chemists conduct analyses and experiments in laboratories that require qualitative and quantita-

tive computation. • Engineer: Mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering and civil engineer go hand-in-hand with math. Engineers in various fields perform a host of tasks, including designing equipment and evaluating the adaptability of materials. • Pilot: Navigating, calculating wind speeds and fuel ration and much more

are involved in piloting an aircraft. Math skills can be life-saving when pilots have to make adjustments and calculations thousands of feet in the air. • Sports broadcaster: Math is involved in many aspects of sports. Sports broadcasters often must add up statistics on the fly and proficiency in math makes that easier. • Astronomer: Observing, researching and interpreting astronomical phenomena requires a strong understanding of mathematics. • Insurance underwriter: Underwriters rely on math to assess risk as they make recommendations to insurance companies before such companies will issue policies. • Financial planner: Financial planners help businesses and individuals map out the ways to grow their money so they can secure their financial futures. • Actuary: Actuaries measure risk and uncertainty as they evaluate the liklihood of future events occurring as they apply to certain areas, including insurance and pension programs. Strong math skills can provide an entryway into a lucrative and stable career.

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East Woods School is where your child’s potential is only the beginning. Inspiring confidence, excellence, and kindness since 1946. East Woods School is a friendly community of students, faculty and parents that feels more like one big family rather than just a school. Founded in 1946 by a small group of parents, East Woods is still a community of like-minded families seeking a school that is small by design, and one that promotes excellence in a nurturing environment. At East Woods School, located in Oyster Bay, Long Island, we develop confident, motivated and kind leaders. We believe that your child’s potential is only the beginning. We cultivate confidence through our philosophy that making a mistake presents the best opportunity to learn and grow. Our students are taught to be fearless in the face of failure. They are encouraged to raise their hands, to stand tall, and to ask questions. They understand that their education is a journey, and not simply a number on a test. They are provided with numerous public speaking and performing opportunities, from their years in the Early Childhood Center to the capstone eighth grade year. Excellence is encouraged through

consistent exposure to a STEAM-based curriculum, where advanced learning opportunities abound. East Woods students are immersed in science, technology and math, foreign languages, history, literature, athletics and the arts (musical, performing,

visual and industrial).The interdisciplinary approach of the school allows for a deeper appreciation and greater recall of these subjects. The interactive and hands-on teaching style of East Woods teachers allows students to be active participants

East Woods is a fully accredited private school by the State of New York through the New York State Association of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

in their own education. The small class sizes allow teachers to get to know and understand students on a personal level. In turn, our teachers support and challenge our students in a way that is most meaningful to each student, individually. In a highly competitive world, our students consistently place into top-tier independent, parochial, and boarding schools, and then again into some of the top colleges and universities around the globe. Kindness is taught and modeled because we believe every child deserves to learn in an environment that is nurturing and kind. At East Woods, our character education program is focused on the ideal of teaching and sustaining a community of kindness. We prioritize the importance of having respect for self and others, and the responsibility of giving back to local and global communities. An integral component of kindness is making connections with others. Research has proven that student success relies heavily upon the quality of relationships with teachers and peers. Here at East Woods, students clearly value these relationships. The bonds formed between our students lasts a lifetime.

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period in 2018. In a survey conducted by CREST in early 2018, 84% of U.S. tour operators cited the State Department’s travel advisory as the main reason for this drop in U.S. travel to Cuba. “As travel professionals, we have seen firsthand the benefits of peopleto-people travel to Cuba, which puts revenue directly into the hands of Cuban households while providing U.S. travelers with outstanding cultural and educational experiences…We are concerned about how the decline in U.S. travel to Cuba is hurting Cuban entrepreneurs and curtailing invaluable exchanges between American travelers and the Cuban people,” the coalition said in their letter to the State Department.

Cuba’s travel advisory rating was designated at “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” after U.S. embassy personnel in Havana were stricken with unexplained health ailments. However, as the coalition’s letter explains, there have been no confirmed cases of similar ailments among visitors to Cuba. The update to the Cuba travel advisory rating is a critical step forward for the Cuban people and recognizes the importance of educational and people-topeople travel. Kate Simpson, President of Academic Travel Abroad in Washington, DC notes, “This move on the part of the State Department, placing Cuba in the same category as most of Europe, should reassure American citizens that it is

legal and safe to travel to this unique and compelling destination.” The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) is a policy-oriented research organization dedicated to increasing the positive global impact of responsible tourism. CREST assists governments, policy makers, tourism businesses, nonprofit organizations, and international agencies with finding solutions to critical issues confronting tourism, the world’s largest service industry (responsibletravel.org). Wilderness Voyageurs Cuba Cycling Tours Meanwhile, Wilderness Voyageurs has announced new tour dates for its popular Cuba Clasico Bike Tour, a fully

supported and legally licensed tour that starts and finishes in Havana. Along the way, the tour visits 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Havana Vieja, Trinidad and Zapata National Park); Old Town Havana; Museo de Ernesto Hemingway; and sea kayaking on the coast. The dates are December 1, 2018 and March 30, 2019. The company also is offering Quintessential West Cuba Bike Tour, starting March 23, 2019. Wilderness Voyageurs, 103 Garrett Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470, 724-329-1000, 800-272-4141, wilderness-voyageurs.com.

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A Mother-Daughter Spa Retreat in Italy’s Dolomite Mountains C ontinued from page D3 called speck, and creative pasta dishes. The resort shares facilities with an adjoining, 30-room adults-only sister property, Adler Balance, a medical/ holistic health center focused on preventive medicine and anti-aging. There’s also a small sister lodge tucked into the Alpe di Suissa, for those looking for a total escape into nature. With all its pools, saunas and other facilities and its landscaped gardens, we are surprised to learn that Adler Dolomiti only has 130 rooms. Perhaps that’s why it never feels crowded and the service is personal. It’s also nice that fellow guests quickly begin to look familiar. We are told that the resort caters to families with children’s programs and some family-friendly accommodations, yet we are here during a school holiday and only see about a dozen kids. Speaking with fellow guests, we meet people from as far away as Australia, along with England, the U.S. and France. Understandably, most come from Italy and Germany, and we speak

with a number of couples and families who come here several times a year. We agree that if this were within driving distance of our home, we would too! Daily breakfast, multi-course dinner, teatime buffet, spa juices and snacks, and guided excursions on foot and e-bikes (and in winter, on skis and snowshoes) were all included in our half-board plan. And for families, a kid’s program is also included in the rates. For more information, visit www.adler-dolomiti. com/en _____________________________ © 2018 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear.com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/karenrubin & travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar. wordpress.com & moralcompasstravel. info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@aol.com. Tweet @ TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook. com/NewsPhotoFeatures

E-biking up the Alpe di Suissa was one of the many activities travel writer Geri Bain and daughter Jenny enjoyed during their stay at Adler Dolomiti.

Adler Dolomiti is ideally situated to provide stunning mountain views from every angle (Photo by Geri Bain)

The underground salt grotto offers a tranquil retreat. (Photo courtesy of Adler Dolomiti)

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AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in or Mon-Fri (nights) 10pm-7am 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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HOMECARE ATTENDANT European lady, Garden City resident, experienced, looking for part time job. 4-5 hours / day (morning) or full time live in. Excellent references. Own transportation. Call Jeanette (516)741-6347 or 516-510-7271

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NOVENAS/PRAYERS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.B.)

MARKETPLACE 2008 OPTI SAIL BOAT Great beginner sail boat for children. In excellent condition with all accessories included. Asking price $3,800 CONTACT: Connor 516-739-2015 for details or email: connorcrawford31@gmail.com

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Call 294.8900 MARKETPLACE INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Looking to sell items from your home? Consider doing an Online Auction! Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale. Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan can do both! You can sell your items online reaching potential buyers locally or globally as well as hosting a private sale from your home! Let us guide you on what items to put in auction including furniture, housewares, decorative items, jewelry, collectibles, coins, artwork and anything else you may no longer want or need. Our services can help you to maximize your selling experience whether you are selling 1 item or 500 items. We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress. Estate and Tag Sales Online Auctions Cleanout and Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals Contact for more info: info@invitedsales.com or Call: 516-279-6378 to schedule a consultation or receive more information. www.invitedsales.com PRIVACY HEDGES FALL BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (Evergreen) reg. $149 NOW $75. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation / FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees.com

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

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Call 516-344-9032 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 MANHASSET: Fundraiser for Girl Scout Gold Award! Saturday, September 22nd from 10-2pm. 27 Hemlock Rd

GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Friday & Saturday September 21 & 22 10am to 4pm 44 Hilton Ave Ornaments, tools, housewares and much more !! GARDEN CITY MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, Sept 22 10am to 3pm 103 Garden St. Furniture, home decor, kitchen electrics, arch salvage, sports equipment, costume jewelry, holiday decor, china, toys & more. NO EARLY BIRDS NO PREVIEWS

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO SERVICES CAR DETAILING done at your home, includes cleaning of interior, vacuuming. Very reasonable. Please call 516-373-5928

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MANHASSET: Two private offices (both with windows) plus reception area and private bath. Next to LIRR Port Washington branch 30 minutes to NYC. Parking (two) included at building and WIFI. Must see if you want an office location on the island convenient to NYC. In Manhasset business district area where restaurants and retail are close by. Call 516-650-9841 for more information.

JAMESPORT Saturday 9/22 1:00pm to 3:00pm 677 Herricks Lane Large Country Cape on landscaped acre. 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths, Kitchen/Dining Area, Formal LR, family Rm / fireplace. HW floors, Full Basement & attached 2 car garage. $649,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge, bright 2 bedroom- $1725; studio $1385, 1 bath, dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. Available now. rentals@gardencityborder.com or 516-524-6965 (text or voice)

GARDEN CITY SOUTH 1 BR Apt, lower level, near LIRR. Ideal for single person. $975 / month + security. Utilities included. Non smoking, no pets. References needed. Call 516-837-7632 LYNBROOK 2 BR, Updated Bath, HW Floors, Brand New Kitchen, Small Deck off Living Room, Pet Friendly with One Parking Spot and Private Entrance. $1,950 plus utilities. Maureen Lyons, Broker Caruso & Boughton Realty 516-695-4492 WILLISTON PARK: Beautiful 2 floor apartment for rent in home. Recently renovated, tons of charm, spacious dining room, high end appliances, fenced backyard, new bathrooms, second floor master suite, spacious closets. Two floor rental, two blocks from East Williston train, parking in front. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, two floors, close to town. $3900 including utilities. Please call owner 917-301-5866

CONDO/CO-OP FOR RENT ATRIUM PLAZA TOWNHOUSE 2 Bedroom, Living Room/Dining Area, wood floors, all new Kitchen, new Powder Room. 2nd floor: Master Bedroom en Suite new Bathroom, Bedroom all new Bathroom, Basement laundry new washer and dryer, EE garage one parking spot. $2,800/month. For appointments call: Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049 THE WYNDHAM WEST GARDEN CITY 1 Bedroom Duplex: 1st floor: Living Room / Dining area, eff Kitchen, Powder Room. 2nd floor: Master Bedroom, Ensuite Marble Bathroom / J acuzzi, laundry, 1 car garage with valet service. 24hr concierge, gym, aerobics room, indoor heated pool, bar-b-que area, exercise classes. $4,000/month For appointments call: Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049

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BLUEPOINT WATERFRONT TOWNHOUSE Private Beach, Boat Slip, Pool, Clubhouse, Gym, Tennis, Florida Room, Fireplaces, Gated Community, $599K. Call owner

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CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner — n o broker. $569,000 Call: 646-499-1684

OPEN HOUSE AQUEBOGUE Sunday 9/23 1:00-3:00 87 Foxglove Row The Highlands. Stunning One of a Kind 2 Story Nestled Amidst the Golf Courses & Vineyards. 4 BRs, 3.5 Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, FDR, LR, Study, Great Room/G as Fireplace set in stone wall, Sunroom, Loft, Sitting Room, Garage & Basement. Master Suite on 1st floor. Must see! $729,000 Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

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JAMESPORT Sunday 9/23 11:00am to 1:00pm 16 SEACOVE LANE Elegant Custom Contemporary in Sea Cove Estates. Bay Beach Community. 3 BRs, 4 Baths, Spacious Open Floor Plan. Vaulted Ceilings, HW Floors, Fireplace, Screened in Porch & ING Pool. Celebrate the beauty of the North Fork here with Friends & Family. Reduced! $749,000. Colony Realty, Valerie Goode, 516-319-0106 LAUREL Saturday 9/22 11:00am to 1:00pm 3690 Peconic Bay Blvd Custom 3000 sf Ranch with Deeded Bay Beach Rights! 4 BRs, LR, FDR, Family Rm, EIK, Large Laundry Room. Walk Up Attic. Energy Efficient! $699,999 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE JAMESPORT COUNTRY RANCH with Deeded Private Beach. Very short distance to the Sound. Great year round or vacation home. 3+BRs, 1.5 Baths, LR / Fireplace, Deck, Outside Shower. $499,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 EARTHLINK HIGH SPEED INTERNET as low as $14.95 / month (for the first 3 months). Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink today 1-855-970-1623. SPECTRUM TRIPLE PLAY! TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed. No contract or commitment. More Channels. Faster Internet. Unlimited Voice. Call 1-855-977-7198

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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 ARIS HOME IMPROVEMENT All phases of repairs inside and out—Small or Large! Siding, Cement, Brick, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Extensions, Patios, Fencing, Porch, Basement, etc. Licensed and Insured. Call Aris or Vicky 516-406-1842

CJM CONTRACTING, INC. Chris Mullins. Specializing in general contracting including churches and cathedrals. All renovations, expert leak repairs, dormers / e xtensions, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, carpentry, roofing, flat shingle, attics, masonry, stoops, brickwork, waterproofing, pointing, windows, power washing, plumbing, electric. Small jobs welcome. Free estimates. Licensed / i nsured #H18C6020000. 516-428-5777 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 ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED All types Roofing & flashing repairs, aluminum trim work and Gutter Clean Outs. Nassau Lic# H1859520000. B.C. Roofing & Siding, Inc. Text or call: 516-983-0860 SAFE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS in just one day! Update to safety now. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation 844-782-7096

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Sandwich Sundays at Garden City Community Church

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BY MELVA VICTORINO Are you searching for a way to get involved in serving others this fall? Join us for Sandwich Sundays on September 23rd, October 21st, and on November 18th, at 11:30AM to 12:30PM (after worship) in Gardner Hall at Garden City Community Church (GCCC). All are welcome to help make sandwiches for distribution at the Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) on Monday mornings. How did it get started? It was just an idea at the beginning of the year. “Let’s make sandwiches. Sandwiches that we can share with others”. It was nothing new to make sandwiches at GCCC, but Paula Tusiani-Eng’s goal was to make them for others outside the church. She mobilized her husband, Roger, their four children, Samantha, Matthew, Michael and Sarah, to a Sandwich Sunday project. From the very first Sunday it involved many other parents, their children, and many others throughout the church. The children didn’t stop making sandwiches. They decorated the bags with artwork to remind the recipients that they are loved. In addition to the sandwiches, the lunch bags were filled with a drink, fresh fruit, and a snack. Being sensitive to dietary restrictions, this is a nut-free program. The goal was to make 100 bag lunches per Sunday, a goal that

was easily met. So this fall, GCCC is resuming its Sandwich Making ministry. “Many hands will help us get it done:” and this project is an invitation to all who want to get INNvolved. Volunteers will help make lunch bags, and donations of both food and non-perishable items are needed for the INN. For more information, please contact the church office at churchoffice@ thegccc.org. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of its community. Regular worship schedules will resume on Sunday, September 16th, as Garden City Community Church kicks off the Fall with a Welcome Day Service and a church picnic luncheon after worship. Regular worship services are Sundays at 8:30AM in our chapel and at 10:30AM in our sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the latter service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00PM in Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 516- 746-1700 or visit our website at www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org.

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Thunder 9s romp the Raiders Refusing to be intimidated by the invasion of the East Rockaway Raider Nation nor the oppressive humidity, the boys of Thunder 9 arrived on home turf determined to put one in the win column. And that they did, in dominating fashion. Minutes into the first quarter, Kelly Knapp’s 35-yard rush set up Joseph Ottomanelli for a solid run to put six on the board which started the offensive might that didn’t let up the whole game. Owen Sack, Brendan Benn, and Anthony Asaro’s explosive defensive play forced a Raider turnover on downs, and Thunder wasted no time getting to the Red Zone. Maximo Siragusa’s 25-yard score, followed by CJ Rogler’s

extra point, made the score 13-0 before second quarter. Macklain Whalen and Jackson Castellanos continued the defensive domination which resulted in a fumble recovery and helped Thunder offense own the ball for the better part of the second half. Luca Thomas’ 65-yard breakaway sprint to score put Thunder up 20-0 with the extra point from Siragusa for a 21-0 lead. Luke Turck weaved through Raider defenders for a stunning TD score, capped off by Gus Galli’s extra point for a final score of 27-0. Thunder looks to keep the winning momentum going when they face Uniondale on Sunday, 9/23 at 10:30AM at Community Park. Let’s Go Thunder!

Maximo Siragusa (24) charges past a Raider defender.

Luke Turck (12) heads to the end zone for the final TD of the game.

Joseph Ottomanelli (31) sails through the end zone.

Luca Thomas (9) sprints to score!

Macklain Whalen (47) and Ronan O’Donohue (53) rush for the tackle.

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Thunder 10s tie Hempstead Tigers 6-6

Thunder tearing it up on the field before they ‘tear it up’ on the field Thunder 10 offense primed to score! Garden City - 6 vs. Hempstead - 6 At the home season opener, the Thunder 10s raucously ripped through their team banner led by co-captains Will Mattice and Mike Griffin. Thunder defensive line of Max Milano, Greg Buccella and Mark Gemmell turned up the heat on the field, and so did the sun. The Hempstead Tigers worked for every inch to get a first down, but Will Mattice and Brayden Robertiello made them pay with hard tackles. Gabe Cohen was on fire when he caught a Tiger behind the line of scrimmage, and consecutive tackles by Angelo Cupani, Ryan Haniffy and James Logler turned the ball over on downs back to the Garden City offense. The quarterback and center combo of Ryan Haniffy and Mike Griffin confidently handled the ball into the rushing hands of James Sullivan, Chase Kraus and Will Mattice. Two first downs were immediately achieved behind the blocking of Timothy Levelis, Brayden

Robertiello and Charles Powell. When Ryan Haniffy spiraled the ball to James Sullivan, a collective breath was held, then exhaled with a completed pass and a nine-yard gain! Consistent plays up the middle were due to blocks made by Conor Fortney and Alex Giuffre on the left side and James Logler and Patrick Corrigan on the right side. Chase Kraus was stopped two yards shy of a touchdown, but redemption was his on the next play. The Tigers stopped an extra point attempt. Garden City - 6, Hempstead - 0. The heat was oppressive. However, injured player Matt Uhoda made sure his teammates were well-hydrated as he continued to be an integral part of this Thunder team, ready with much-needed water and words of encouragement. Rudy Scalise continued an exceptional day on kickoffs by putting the Tigers deep in their own territory. Hempstead got outside for a long run but Will Mattice was able to catch up and push the runner out of bounds. Mattice

Veteran James Logler swoops in to clear the path for rookie Braydon Robertiello

followed that play up with a QB sack. Hempstead’s quarterback took his shot at a long pass and completed the ball to his teammate who took it the rest of the way for a touchdown. Timothy Levelis and Angelo Cupani forced a fumble for their extra point attempt. Garden City 6, Hempstead - 6. After a halftime of players being relieved of their hot helmets and doused in cooling towels, a second half strategy was in place. The two teams would each go on long offensive drives starting with Hempstead. The Tigers ran the ball inside, but Gregory Buccella, Patrick Corrigan, Alex Giuffe and Conor Fortney each made stops. They took to the outside, but the linebacker duo of Timothy Levelis and Will Mattice seemed to be everywhere making plays. They took to the air, but James Sullivan shed a block to make the tackle needed. Rudy Scalise, Max Milano, Gabe Cohen and Mark Gemmell provided the defensive pressure needed to slow the drive down. On the fourth down, the Tiger quarterback dropped back to pass once

again, and was met by a flying James Logler, who crushed the quarterback and Hempstead’s offensive drive. Thunder was raining with sweat and time was ticking. Will Mattice and James Sullivan ran the ball deep into the red zone behind critical blocking by Charles Powell, Mike Griffin, Patrick Corrigan and Alex Giuffre. The long drive showed promise for Thunder but was stopped on the fourth down and the ball would go to Hempstead. With less than a minute to play, the Thunder defense would have to hold strong. Hempstead’s attempts at last-minute glory were taken away by Will Mattice and Chase Kraus when the Tigers got outside on long runs. On the Tigers’ last play, Timothy Levelis and James Logler shared a game-ending sack. A hard-fought battle in intense heat and competition, with a lukewarm outcome in a tied score. Thunder 10s return on September 30th to shrink the Rockville Centre Titans at South Side High School. Go Thunder!!!

Dragging three Tigers, Chase Kraus scores the first Thunder 10s touchdown on our home turf!

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VILLAGE SPORTS Recreation Dance Conservatory Registration Begins

The Garden City Recreation Department’s Dance Conservatory Program is pleased to announce the start of registration for its upcoming 2018-2019 season! Director Felicia Menig, along with the rest of her staff, are excited to start off another fantastic year. The Dance Conservatory offers classes to Garden City residents ages 3½ years through adult which are non-performance based. Age is determined by the start date of the desired class. The Schedule and fees for this year’s youth classes are as follows (all classes are 55 minutes long unless otherwise noted): Note: REGISTRATION IS BY MAIL OR ONLINE ONLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 18. Participants MUST be the required age by the start of the program in order to register. Each session costs $295 for 22 weeks of class. Classes will begin the week of 9/24. MONDAY: CODE 1:15: Ballet/Tap for 4–5 Year Olds BTM1 2:45: Ballet/Jazz for 4–5 Year Olds BJM 4:00: Ballet/Hip Hop for K–1st Grades BHHM4 5:00: Ballet/Hip Hop for 2nd–3rd Grades BHHM5 6:00: Hip Hop for 4th–5th Grades HHM 7:00: Ballet/Tap for Grades 6 and Up BTM7 TUESDAY: 11:00: Creative Movement for 3½ to 5 Years CMT 12:00: Ballet/Jazz for 4–5 Year Olds BJT 4:00: Ballet/Tap for K–1 Grades BTT4 5:00: Ballet/Hip Hop for 2nd–3rd Grades BHHT 6:00: Ballet/Tap for 4th–5th Grades BTT6 7:00: Hip Hop/Jazz for Grades 6 and Up HHJT WEDNESDAY: 10:30: Creative Movement for 3½–5 Years CMW10 1:15: Creative Movement for 3½–5 Years CMW1

4:00: Ballet/Hip Hop for K–1st Grades BHHW4 5:00: Ballet/Hip Hop for 2nd–3rd Grades BHHW5 6:00: Jazz for 4th-5th Grades JW6 7:00: Contemporary Jazz for Grades 6 and Up JW7 THURSDAY: 12:45 Ballet/Jazz for Ages 4–5 BJTH 4:00: Ballet/Tap for K–1st Grades BTTH4 5:00: Ballet/Tap for 2nd–3rd Grades BTTH5 6:00: Contemporary Dance 4th–5th Grades CTH 7:00: Ballet for Grades 6 and Up BTH FRIDAY: 1:30: Creative Movement for 3½–5 Year Olds CMF 2:30: Ballet/Jazz for Ages 4 – 5 BJF 4:00: Ballet/Hip Hop for K–1st Grades BHHF4 5:00: Ballet/Hip Hop for 2nd–3rd Grades BHHF5 6:00: Ballet/Hip Hop for 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 3½–5 Years CMS 1:00: Hip Hop for Middle School HHS 3:00: Jazz for High School JS 4:00: Tap for Grades 6 and Up TS with Previous Experience Please make selections carefully as fees are not returnable. To Register: To register for a class, please download an application and mail it to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny. net. Walk in registrations will not be accepted until September 18th.

Registration for Fall Youth Tennis Lessons at Community Park Begins

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

Adult Tennis Lesson Interest Form

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

Tennis Ultimate Workout for Adults

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

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GCAA announces tryouts for Travel Basketball season

GCAA will be hosting tryouts for Travel Basketball during the week of September 24th. The teams will play in the highly competitive Island Garden Super League. In order to be eligible for tryouts, all players must pre-register for the tryout via email to gliberopoulos@yahoo.com and bring a check for $415 payable to “GCAA” to the tryout (along with a completed travel basketball application which can be downloaded from the gc-aa.com website, located under “Forms”.) Please note there is an additional charge of $50 for all players that require a new uniform (ALL 3rd grade boys will need a new uniform this year.) The Island Garden Super League season includes an 18-game schedule (plus playoffs) starting in late November 2018 and running thru March 2019. Travel teams will also

practice 1-2 times per week. Please note that the travel program is not an introductory program, as our teams will play against the best basketball teams in our region. GCAA Travel does its best to work around Middle School/CYO conflicts during the basketball season and ensures that there are no scheduling conflicts between travel/ intramural games. GCAA aims to create two or three teams per grade subject to adequate demand and available coaching. For girls in 4th–8th grades, we will consider starting the travel season in January 2019 in order to avoid CYO conflicts if there is an interest in doing so. The $415 travel fee due at the time of tryouts includes participation in the GCAA intramural program. Boys 6th grade and under and girls 5th grade and under are

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

25th from 7:30 - 9:00PM at St Paul’s 6th Grade Boys - Monday, September 24th from 7:30 - 9:00PM at St Paul’s 7th Grade Boys - Thursday, September 27th from 7:30 - 9:00PM at St Paul’s 8th Grade Boys - Thursday, September 27th from 7:30 - 9:00PM at St Paul’s 4th Grade Girls - Thursday,September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s 5th Grade Girls - Thursday,September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s 6th Grade Girls - Thursday,September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s 7th Grade Girls - Thursday,September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s 8th Grade Girls - Thursday,September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30PM at St Paul’s Thank You for your continued support of GCAA Basketball.

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The Garden City Trojans home opener took place this past Saturday on a beautiful afternoon. The opponent was Mepham High School. Mepham brought size, with 6 linemen weighing more than 250 pounds. However, what the Trojans lacked in size, they more than made up for with skill, teamwork, discipline and determination. Mepham took the opening kick and on the first play from scrimmage, Trojan linebacker Billy Kephart squared up the Mepham ballcarrier, stopping him in his tracks. Kephart set the defensive tone for the afternoon. Moments later, Steven Moscatiello recovered a Mepham fumble, and the Trojan offense took over. On the Trojans’ opening set of downs, they were faced with a 4th and 1 from the Mepham 21, when Trevor Yeboah-Kodie took a pitch from quarterback Colin Hart and dashed to the endzone for the first score of the day. After another defensive stop, the Trojan offense went back to work with Hart engineering a drive that included completions to Danny Boccafola and Joe Scattareggia that brought the Trojans to the 3 yard line. A quick pitch to YeboahKodie for his second touchdown of the day brought the score to 13-0. Mepham was able to get on the board to close the first quarter with a touchdown, cutting the score to 13-7. On the Trojans’ first drive of the second half, Hart went back to work connecting on passes to James Cashwell and

Justin Coppola before hitting Holden Overbeck for a touchdown to expand the Trojan lead. Mepham’s offense was then forced into a three and out by 3 successive big tackles by Danny Boccafola, Steve Moscatiello and Connor Gunn. On the very next play, Hart hit Justin Coppola with a 5-yard pass that Coppola quickly turned into a 60 yard touchdown, putting the Trojans up 27-7 with minutes left in the half. The last Mepham drive of the half was stopped short by some big tackles by Christian Sullivan and Joe Scattareggia. On the ensuing Trojan drive, with just over a minute left, a broken play resulted in Hart scrambling and throwing a prayer to Scattareggia, who came back to the ball and turned this prayer into a 70-yard touchdown pass putting the score at the half, Trojans 34Mepham 7. Like last week, with a comfortable halftime lead, Coach Ettinger took the opportunity to give some time to the younger guys on the team. The second half was dominated by Garden City’s defensive line with Pat Reilly, Christian Holloway, Kostas Adams and Nick Katos making big stops and Kyle Merritts serving up some big hits. The final score had the Trojans of Garden City putting up 41 points and the Pirates of Mepham 7 points. The Trojans next game is Saturday the 22nd at Kennedy High School. Start time is 2:00PM. Come out and watch the Trojans pursue their 27th straight victory.

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Wuchte’s Thunder 11s – Another epic battle at top of the NCYFL

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Touchdown by Luke Cascadden

After an undefeated “A” division championship season in 2017 and a dominating victory over the highly ranked East Rockaway Raiders in week 1, the Wuchte Thunder 11s know that they will face the top teams in the Nassau County Youth Football League (NCYFL) every week, all trying to knock off the defending champs. The powerhouse Farmingdale Hawks came to Garden City in week 2 looking to avenge their two losses to the Wuchte Thunder 11s in 2017. The Thunder-Hawks matchups over the past 5 years have been some of the toughest battles in the league featuring the run/pass threat from the Hawks quarterback #60 and the Thunder’s swarming defense. After an uncharacteristic turnover by the Thunder offense, the Hawks drove the short field and connected for a 10-yard TD pass. The Thunder defense buckled their chinstraps and stopped the extra point attempt. On the ensuing kickoff, Luke Cascadden caught the kickoff and then weaved his way through the stunned Hawks kick coverage team for

a 70-yard kickoff return touchdown. Thunder QB Declan Wuchte’s extra point attempt fell short – and the game was tied at 6-6. The Thunder defense then went to work. Led by a defensive line of Jack Pawlowski, Will Arendt, Taylor Minuto, James Prendergast, Luke Feeney and Luke Cascadden, they thwarted the Hawks vaunted offense and on the 4th down, Luke Cascadden had a monster sack to get the ball back. Backed up close to their own goal line, the Thunder rushing attack then responded with fury. Led by offensive linemen Zach Zander, Jake Schlipf, Matt Kneafsey, and the crushing lead blocks by fullbacks Owen Wuchte and Jimmy Trocchia, halfback Michael Berkery turned on the jets around the left side and took it 94 yards to the house for a 12-6 lead. After some great pass breakups by defensive backs Chris “Sarkis Island” Sarkis, Gavin O’Donohue and Blake Cascadden, the Hawks QB connected on a long touchdown pass, and with the extra point conversion, took the

Owen Wuchte and Jimmy Trocchia hunting down the ball carrier lead 13-12. Despite several QB keeper runs by Declan Wuchte, the Thunder drive fell short and the Thunder went into the half down by one point. The Thunder came out with their usual passion and resilience in the second half and traded defensive stops with the Hawks. Linebackers Luke LeSueur, Jimmy Trocchia, Owen Wuchte and Will Yorke rose to the occasion and led the defense with several crushing tackles. However, the talented Hawks offense proved to be too much for the Thunder defense on this day. After the Hawks took the lead 20-12, the GC Thunder offense

could not break through again and, after a late TD by the Hawks, the game ended in a 26-12 final. One of the wonderful attributes of this team, which has played in the “A” division championship game in 3 of their 4 Thunder years, has been how they have faced adversity together and responded like champions time and time again. With the perennial power Uniondale Knights next up on the schedule, the Wuchte Thunder 11s will go to work this week with their coaches to come back stronger and bring the THUNDER next week. Go GC!!!!!

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The Garden City Spirit White Team cheers on the Thunders this past Sunday.

Garden City to co-host Sacred Heart Academy 5K Sacred Heart Academy is pleased to announce its annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 22nd. The race once again 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 2018 theme, “Run with Heart”, celebrates over 69 years of educating young women who are the heart of our future leaders. 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

Thunder 8s off to a great start

Thunder 8s are off to a great start coming out of their undefeated Thunder 7 rookie season! This year’s Thunder 8s had big expectations for their season opener at East Rockaway on September 9th, and they didn’t disappoint. Although the forecast only called for rain, there was Thunder on the field as the boys easily defeated East Rockaway. It was a great start to the season for the Thunder 8s and a great first game for rookies Christian Roddini, Kevin Sorohan, Ronan Coyle and Brain Kahn. Let’s go Thunder!

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Garden City Basketball Winter Clinic: Pre K–2nd Grade Registration is open for our nationally recognized WINTER preK, K, 1st and 2nd grade clinic. The winter program normally runs 10 sessions on Sundays 12:30–2PM at the St Paul’s Fieldhouse December 2nd through March 3rd. The registration fee for this nationally recognized clinic is $125. Registration is OPEN online at www. gardencitybasketball.org

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Saturday Sept. 22nd 2:00 – 4:00pm 107 Huntington Road, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034065. $899,999.

Saturday, Sept. 22nd 3:00 – 5:00pm 10 Kingsbury Road, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3064025. $899,000.

Saturday, Sept. 22nd 2:00 – 4:00pm Sunday, Sept. 23rd 12:00 – 1:30pm 64 Garden Street, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3043241. $1,299,000.

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

Sunday, Sept. 23rd 1:00 – 2:30 2 Harvard Street, Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3050208. $699,000.

Sunday, Sept. 23rd 1:00 – 3:00pm 144 Cambridge Ave, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3046433. $1,395,000.

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

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath SD #18. MLS# 3062323. $999,000.

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3061016. $1,449,000.

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

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3034447. $1,425,000.

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Floral Park, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #22. MLS# 3064334. $549,000.

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

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

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

12 Hamilton Place Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 1-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3052235. $2,800.

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

466 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3062446. $4,350.

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 808E Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3060794. $715,000.

111 Cherry Valley Ave, Unit 205W Garden City, NY 2-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 3064538. $1,250,000.

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

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