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Firms hired as St. Paul’s recreation facility plan moves ahead

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BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

The children of the Community Church Nursery School were excited to meet new friends when the school opened for the year. See page 44 Photo by Suzie Alvey

Handicapped spaces for 7th Street rejected BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

On Thursday, September 21st the Garden City Traffic Commission decided to deny a proposal to add three handicapped parking spaces on Seventh, put forward by the village’s Mobility Impaired Committee (MIC) and its chairman, Gerry Kelly, who is also the WPOA’s president. The Traffic Commission’s vote was 3-0 after Trustee Robert Bolebruch said “I can’t believe I am doing this” and with regrets, made the motion for the proposal to be denied. Among the four Commission members who voted against

the proposal, including Bolebruch, Commission Chair Trustee Mark Hyer, and Deputy Mayor John DeMaro, all expressed their sentiments to try to accommodate handicapped parking in the village shopping hub. Meanwhile Deputy Mayor Theresa Trouvé decided to abstain from the Commission’s controversial roll-call vote. Kelly and other MIC members were very disturbed as they listened to a detailed presentation on the conditions impacting the proposal and the impracticality of changing Seventh Street, in a PowerPoint delivered at the

September 21 Commission meeting by Daniel Winkelman, transportation systems team leader of VHB Engineering’s Hauppauge office. Winkelman, who is from Greenlawn, was also recently elected as the Long Island branch president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He joined VHC in 2007 and according to the firm, Winkelman has experience in traffic, drainage, roadway, and parking lot improvement plans, and design of pedestrian facilities for public and private clients. A key premise Winkelman informed the Commission of is See page 49

After months of speculation that Garden City will demolish most or significant parts of the former St. Paul’s School, the Board of Trustees approved contracts for conceptual work with two prestigious New York architecture firms: Beyer, Blinder, Belle (BBB) of Broadway and Thornton Thomasetti of Madison Avenue. As the two firms wrestle with designs of a reimagined St. Paul’s, the Board of Trustees set up the rules as “no holds barred,” to the dismay of the Garden City Historical Society. Just before the vote to hire the firms last week, in front of 40 residents at the Board of Trustees’ September 21 meeting Brian Pinnola, past president of the Historical Society, posed a question on contract terms with hopes of legal protection for the historic structural components of the building. As noted in the meeting agenda, the two specialized architectural, design and construction firms were hired for a sum of $60,000, which was moved by the Board from the village’s Contingent fund to the 2017-2018 budget year’s Capital Projects allocation. Their scope of work is to provide preliminary drawings, proofs of concept, construction plan outlines and related material aimed at developing the St. Paul’s school building and grounds – including the cottages behind it and the surroundings into a recreation facility that includes indoor synthetic turf fields and “other amenities.” Pinnola, who spoke in front of the Board at the podium at their July meeting and reviewed unique materials inside St. Paul’s, dating to its construction from 1879 to 1883, wanted to know if with the firms’ contracts a restrictive covenant or stipulation on the structural renderings and planning for St. Paul’s existed, so that its status on the National Register of Historic Places would be preserved. Mayor Brian Daughney calmly told him “no” and that there will be only the plan for a recreational facility “in play” for St. Paul’s. Some residents were surprised the trustees had taken an immovable position. Back at the Board’s July 20 meeting, Pinnola suggested that the Historical Society submit a list of historic architecture firms for the village to consider hiring, people he and others know were aware of St. Paul’s its visibility to historians and related preservation associations across the country. But on September 21 Pinnola praised the stellar reputations of BBB and Thornton Thomasetti, saying the choices are internationally renowned firms, before asking about any rules governing their proposals for the village. As he stood at the podium, Pinnola and Trustee Louis Minuto disagree about the interior conditions of the St. Paul’s building, as Minuto tried to explain that “the building is very sick” he felt Pinnola would See page 49

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New contests for Guide

In a few weeks the Garden City News will be publishing our Guide to Garden City. This annual publication is distributed to all homes in Garden City and contains listings of local elected officials, businesses and events. This year, in addition to the above, we’re adding a couple of features to get even more members of the community involved. For the first time we will be holding two contests that are open to everyone.

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The first contest is a photo contest. We invite submissions of photos that depict Garden City residents, places or events. Winning photos will be sharp, colorful and interesting.

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The second contest is for short essays (250 word maximum) describing why you love Garden City. The top three winning entries in both categories will be awarded gift certificates to local restaurants ($100 first place; $50 second place; $25 third place) In addition, all entries may be published in the Guide to Garden City Please send your entries to editor@ gcnews.com n

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St. Paul’s: A camel or a horse?

To the Editor: After reading the Trustees letter on St. Paul’s, I am reminded of the description of a camel as a horse designed by committee. Never have so many, written so much, and produced so little. I remind you that Garden City sponsors the annual Belmont Stakes Parade on Seventh Street. We are horse people, not camel drivers. I think it time for the Village, as a whole, to hold discussions on this matter as the Trustees, past and present, do not seem up to the task. Thomas Brosnan

Fix St. Paul’s first

To the Editor: Before we build a new recreation center, we should have the St. Paul’s school fixed first. The Trustees should put out a Request for Proposals to renovate the school. Developers would submit bids for residential, professional office space, educational space,or any combination of the three. The Trustees could add additional uses. The economy is much better and I am sure we will get more than one bid. The Trustees should keep the first floor and chapel in village hands. After the school is renovated, we could build a beautiful brand new recreation center. The center could be attached to the back of St. Paul’s, or placed behind the school. The new center should have at least one, or two levels of parking and at least four hardwood basketball courts. In addition, the center should have a walking/jogging track and at least one multiple use turf field. The Trustees could decide what to put in the recreation center with input from residents. I am sure that fixing the school and building a recreation center will add thousands of dollars in value to all the homes and businesses in Garden City. Thank you T.Kenny

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To the Editor: As we prepare to commemorate the closing of the 100th anniversary of the

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To the Editor: We recently received the Garden City Library newsletter in the mail. I was so pleased to see the announcement of a special needs adult program. The GC library has dedicated themselves to serving the whole community, and they do it so well!! As a patron, parent and member of Enriching Special Adults.org, I approached Director Lisa Paolo. Soon after, a special needs adult program was approved by the board. It is wonderful to see open minds and hearts in action. Laura Giunta and Barbara Grace run this new program and have done an outstanding job. Each month there is See page 30

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Another loss in the MHANY housing discrimination lawsuit BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS

Jack Martins BY MEG MORGAN NORRIS The Garden City Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidates forum with the two candidates for Nassau County Executive during its season kickoff luncheon on September 27th. During the luncheon, the candidates Jack Martins (Republican) and Laura Curran (Democrat) were asked to comment on a series of questions about current issues in the county. Martins is a former three-term New York State Senator, the former Mayor

Laura Curran of Mineola. Curran is a former reporter, school board member and is currently a member of the Nassau County Legislature. When asked how they would each deal with Nassau County's financial woes, Martin said he has experience in balancing the budget of Mineola and also as a state legislator. He said the multiple layers of government in the county should be examined. He said he rejects a recent report by the Nassau See page 50

The Village of Garden City lost another round in the long-running MHANY housing lawsuit last week, when the US Eastern District court reaffirmed its earlier decision that the village engaged in discrimination when it rezoned a large tract of land in the eastern section of the Village in 2004. The case has been ongoing since 2005 when a housing rights group sued, contending that when the Village zoned the property for single family homes it did so to keep out minorities. The suit was decided by District Court Judge Arthur Spatt in 2014, but the Village appealed his decision to the US Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld Spatt. However, the Circuit Court told the lower court to reconsider whether the Village's legitimate reasons for not choosing more dense zoning could have been resolved by non-discriminatory means. After analyzing the testimony from the trial, Judge Spatt found, "The Court finds that the Plaintiffs met their burden at trial in establishing that Garden City's legitimate, substantial, non-discriminatory interests in not overburdening public schools and reducing traffic could have been served

by [denser] zoning." Plaintiff's attorney Frederick Brewington issued a statement saying, “For far too long, Garden City has ducked and dodged in its attempts to avoid the inevitable conclusion that the Village engaged in unlawful discrimination,” said Stanley J. Brown, Of Counsel at the law firm of Hogan Lovells LLP and a member of the Lawyers’ Committee’s Board of Directors. “They have fought at every step of the way and there is still no affordable housing in Garden City despite the fact that four federal judges have found that the Village discriminated. The time has come for the Village to move forward in a collaborative spirit and embrace inclusion and diversity rather than waste more taxpayer money in a battle that brings disrepute on the Village.” Through its spokesperson, Carisa Giardino, the Village of Garden City said that it declined to comment on pending litigation. As part of the 2015 decision, the Village will be required to pay the plaintiff's legal fees, which as of 2016 were $5.6 million. That payment has been stayed pending appeals. In addition, in his earlier decision,

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New fire truck approved, studies planned of fire stations, pool BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

The Village of Garden City made several commitments to improving municipal fire operations including approval of a a $1.4 million bond resolution for replacing two old fire trucks (which will be traded in) to purchase a new fire apparatus ladder truck (No. 147). In the largest financial commitment to fire operations last week, the Board approved a $1.4 million bond resolution for replacing two old fire trucks (which will be traded in) to purchase a new fire apparatus ladder truck (No. 147). The purchase required Board approval for $176,000 to be added to the village’s budgeted (bond) amount, up from $1.2 million. Of that addition $76,000 reflects an increase in the cost of the truck and $100,000 will be set for contingent fire department expenses. Garden City Fire Chief Brian Gallo said contingency costs includes the equipment upgrades on the truck while the $76,000 is for the physical body, and equipment is ordered separate from different vendors, and contingency includes mounting that equipment. Village Treasurer Irene Woo explained the bond and process of funding for the new truck, working with the village’s bond counsel. “Whenever there is a project to be funded through bonds, the first step is for us to provide

bond counsel with all the details of the project and get the probable use of life for the project. They put together a bond resolution and the Board approves the resolution and there’s a period of close to two months for the estoppel period for the public, for legal recourse if they chose they do not want the village to bond this project. In the meantime the budget can go out to bid but the project cannot be awarded until that period of time has elapsed,” she said last week. During the public comment portion of the September 21 meeting, a resident expressed concern over the village’s added indebtedness creating a problem to maintain the Village of Garden City’s Triple A bond rating from Moody’s Investor Services. Woo said based on the last bond issue in December 2016, the village has a total outstanding debt now of about $20 million. Mayor Brian Daughney and Trustee Robert Bolebruch confirmed that they have been on calls with Moody’s regarding the bond standing and avoiding negative ratings watch status, and Garden City “is nowhere close to having a problems with that.” Daughney says Moody’s stated that Garden City’s ratio falls well below what many other municipalities have, and they state a preference to keep a certain amount

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of reserves as part of the bond rating process. Trustee Bolebruch served on the Board’s finance committee for the past three years, and he said “through three audits, bond issuances and more we are nowhere close to being considered for negative watch.” He told residents there are bonds that mature every year and those go off the ledger, and the equation works in the village’s favor. Resident Steve Ilardi, the EPOA vice president, asked about trade-ins for the new truck. Mayor Daughney says the village receives minimal value for old trucks traded in, much under $100,000 apiece, and Ilardi said he recalls higher values for a fire truck trade. Chief Gallo said it depended on the type of truck and its age. He told Ilardi that the GCFD looks to replace the trucks after 20 years in use on average, but Gallo did not say how old the ladder 147 fleet was. During public comments the President of the Garden City Professional Firefighters’ Association, T.J. Michon, contended that among GCFD personnel and leadership there has been no documentation for the purpose behind purchasing the new truck at this time. He considered Ilardi’s question and Gallo’s reply, and said the ladder 147 trucks were 17 years old,

however “department policy is for ladders replacement every 25 years.” “No independent third party has been consulted. The decision on what truck to purchase came from the volunteer fire chiefs. I have discussed the cons with certain village officials,” Michon told The Garden City News on September 26.

Stations’ Structures to be evaluated

As reported in The Garden City News on September 22, the village decided on a project to review the three village firehouses’ “facility conditions,” formalized with a Board of Trustees’ vote on September 21. To accommodate the comprehensive study, the Board approved a transfer of $62,500 budgeted towards the Contingent fund for 20172018 into the “Capital Projects – Fire Station Renovations” budget, which was originally $50,000. The total allocated towards the structural study of the three stations is $112,500, awarded to Cameron Engineering & Associates LLP of Woodbury. Cameron, the same firm that has recently performed geotechnical and engineering analysis for new turf field projects at Garden City’s Community Park, is now charged with completing survey and structural evaluation for each firehouse. Station 1 is the firehouse behind Village Hall on See page 30

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This Sunday, October 1st at 4pm, the Cathedral of the Incarnation’s historic Cathedral Choir will perform their annual Choral Evensong for Saint Francis Day and Blessing of the Animals. The Cathedral Choir presents a free Evensong open to the public on the first Sunday of the month beginning in the Fall. The annual Blessing of the Animals is one of the most popular of the season, with residents from across Garden City and beyond visiting the Cathedral with their varied animal companions. Evensong has become one of the most popular services at the Cathedral in recent years, mimicking a spike in Evensong attendance across the Anglican Communion. While regular church attendance in England has dwindled, Evensong attendance has risen steadily. The trend has been attributed to the accessibility and beauty of the service, which seems to appeal to both church-goers and those unaffiliated with a church.

The tradition of Evensong began with the English Reformation and was intended to imitate the monastic tradition of evening prayer. The “song” of choral voices is heard at the “even” point between the active day and the restful night. The service involves little participation, allowing listeners time for rest and contemplation. Each Evensong at the Cathedral has a unique theme. In addition to the Saint Francis Day tradition of blessing pets, the Cathedral will offer Evensongs for Candlemas, Lent and Earth Day, among others. The Choral Evensong for All Saints Day on November 5th will be preceded by a special brunch benefit for The INN, providing meals and housing to Long Islanders in need. A full schedule of Evensong and other Music in the Cathedral events can be found at www.incarnationgc. org/MusicSchedule For information on the brunch benefit for The INN, visit www.INNcarnationbrunch.eventbrite. com

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Austin Crouchley with his project Eighth grader Austin Crouchley’s idea for a simple, low-cost solar tracking device has captured more than just the sunlight it tracks – the young inventor’s entry into this year’s Broadcom MASTERS competition garnered Austin one of the 30 top Finalists spots in the most prestigious STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) competition for middle

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16th and 17th. Top prize there includes $25,000 and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” Austin’s project, “Archimedes Inspired Hydro-Powered Solar PV Azimuth Tracking Mechanism: A Solution to the Energy and Water Crisis,” was inspired by his goal of contributing to the betterment of society. “The world is facing an energy and water crisis,” Austin stated. His solar tracker solves a fundamental problem with solar panels – the panels are fixed while the sun’s path moves across them. By synchronizing the solar panel’s movement with that of the sun’s, maximum efficiency is achieved. Austin’s prototype costs less than commercial models, using a counterweight system to keep the solar panel facing the sun. The result is a low-cost device he hopes will make a big impact in rural areas and developing countries. His device can pump water and provide electricity where hard-wired systems do not exist, do it more efficiently than a fixed solar panel system, and accomplish the task for far less money than commercial trackers. “The sun is so powerful,” the young scientist commented in a recent interview, “if we developed solar panels a bit further, making them more economic and more efficient, solar energy could satisfy all our energy needs.” Congratulations to Austin and best of luck as he moves on to the 3M Finals in Minnesota and the Broadcom MASTERS Finals in Washington, DC.

9 BY GABBY TABBY Who will guard the guards? On September 19th a security camera attached to the exterior of a Cambridge Avenue residence was stolen. Attempted identity theft: On September 19th Garden City Police investigated an identity theft in which multiple attempts were made to open unauthorized credit card accounts using another person’s information. Criminal mischief: On September 20th Garden City Police Officers investigated a criminal mischief report where someone keyed the side of an auto on Huntington Road. Aggravated unlicensed operation: On September 22nd a joint investigation between the Garden City Police Department and the Nassau County Probation Department resulted in the arrest of a 32 year old Hempstead man for alleged aggravated unlicensed operation (driving with seven license suspensions), and possession of marijuana. Items taken from vehicle: On September 22nd money and an iPad were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a Willow Street residence. Arrest for unauthorized surveillance: Garden City Detectives arrested a 32 year old Uniondale man for a June 30th incident on 11th Street where

he placed a cellphone under a victim’s dress to take photographs. The subject was charged with Unlawful Surveillance and Harassment. Vandalism: On September 23rd unknown persons poured white paint on the grass, sidewalks and driveways of three Chestnut Street residences. Employee arrested: On September 24th Garden City Police arrested an employee at Sears for two counts of Petit Larceny. Police say that on September 14th the employee, a 19 year old West Hempstead man, stole $200 from a cash register. Police also say that he stole $20 from a register on September 23rd. Public works vandalism: On September 24th unknown persons broke an exterior light, gutter downspout and a keypad to a Village Public Works building on Hilton Avenue. Garage burglary: On September 25th two snow blowers and a bicycle were reported stolen from a Pell

Terrace garage. There were no signs of forced entry. Leaving the scene: Garden City Police are investigating a report of a black SUV leaving the scene after being involved in an accident with another vehicle on Rockaway Avenue. Driving without Blow and Go: On September 26th a joint investigation between the Garden City Police Department and the Nassau County Probation Department resulted in the arrest of a 21 year old Long Beach woman for allegedly “Driving without an Interlock Device” per a court order due to a previous DWI arrest.

Vehicles entered: On September 26th money was removed from a vehicle parked at a Chelsea Road residence. Three other vehicles at nearby residences were entered with no reported loss. Tires damaged: On September 26th Garden City Police investigated a report of criminal mischief where two tires to a vehicle parked in Parking Field #6 were punctured. Counterfeit arrest: On September 26th, after investigating a June 23rd incident in which a man used a counterfeit $100 bill to make a purchase in a 7th Street Store, Garden City Detectives arrested a 31 year old New Jersey man. He was charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. Decorative tree stolen: On September 26th a large ornamental tree decoration with LED lights was reported stolen from a New Hyde Park Road lawn.

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GARDEN CITY UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net As previously announced, the Board of Trustees and the Village Staff have embarked on new methods and procedures to communicate with members of our community, including our residents, commercial tenants and landlords, visitors, friends at Adelphi and local merchants. We are no longer publishing the “Mayor’s Column.” This weekly column is intended to advise our residents and community of matters that our Board of Trustees and Departments are working on, events and other important information. And of course, please visit our website for additional information: www.gardencityny.net. We are constantly updating and making changes to the website in order to keep it relevant and provide new information. We also encourage you to attend Village Board of Trustees meetings. See the schedule of meetings on our website. Our next meeting is October 5, 2017.

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At its meeting September 21, 2017, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to engage the renowned architecture firm of Beyer, Blinder, Belle, known for its expertise in restoring, revitalizing and reusing historic buildings and sites, as well as struc-

tural engineering consulting firm Thornton Tomasetti to provide preliminary drawings, proof of concept, construction plan outlines and related materials with respect to developing the former St. Paul’s building, cottages and surrounding area into a recreation-based facility that would include indoor fields and other amenities. Mayor Brian Daughney, along with Trustees John DeMaro, Louis Minuto, John Delany, Mark Hyer and Stephen Makrinos, released a statement Friday, September 22, 2017 regarding the topic, writing as individuals and not on behalf of the Board of Trustees. They thought it necessary to write the statement because although the Board of Trustees has only started the process of considering plans to develop a recreation-based facility at the site, the various factions in the general populace have already commenced planting articles in the paper and whisper campaigns. The statement can be read in full here. As stated in the letter, “the majority of the Board is currently considering making the building or some part thereof into a recreation-based facility, enhancing what we have now at the park … We are too early in the process to have

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clearly defined plans. We are asking the firms we are engaging at this very early stage for ideas and concepts to help us flesh out the possible recreation-based uses. These experts will let us know how much of the existing building we can reasonably keep and some ideas about cost.”

Repaving Stewart Manor Railroad Station

The MTA/LIRR is currently renovating the Stewart Manor train station in order to accommodate an anticipated influx of commuter traffic while work is being done at the nearby New Hyde Park train station/intersection as part of the third track project. The Village was planning on repaving the Stewart Manor parking lot this year as part of its road paving program but in talks with the MTA they agreed to reimburse the Village for the cost of repaving that lot, upwards of $350,000. The Board on September 21, 2017 approved an inter-municipal agreement between the Village and the MTA. Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFranciso will execute the agreement on the Village’s behalf. All work will be performed by Valente Contracting Corp. pursuant

to Valente’s existing paving contract with the Village. All funds expended by the Village toward the improvement of the parking lot, up to $350,000, will be reimbursed by the MTA and upfront funding for the work will be drawn from unexpended funds for past paving projects. The project is tentatively scheduled to start on October 16th and should take approximately three weeks. A site meeting was held September 25, 2017 with Valente to map out a plan. “We are formulating a plan to have temporary parking alongside the station which should be able to accommodate all the permit parking that currently use the parking lot,” Mr. DiFrancisco said. As part of the project, additional lighting will be added to the lot.

Fire Department Facility Conditions Analysis Report

The Board has engaged the services of Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP to fund a facility conditions analysis report on Garden City’s firehouses. The firm will survey each firehouse and provide recommendations for potential updates See page 48

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to a $1 billion settlement over 65 years relating to player concussions. According to Sports Illustrated, the settlement will pay each retired NFL player, on average, about $190,000. A retired player can receive up to $5 million depending on his affliction, years of NFL service and other factors. Meanwhile the rules on the field against blows to the head have been tightened The biggest problem for the league, however, is that there is evidence of a condition, currently excluded from the concussion settlement, called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative neurological disease caused by repeat head trauma and only diagnosable with certainty in examinations after death. A recent review of autopsy results of deceased football players (although by no means a random sample) showed that that the vast majority of tested NFL players had CTE. If CTE is as prevalent as feared, this could have significant ramifications for the league. The concussion settlement, which is subject to review every 10 years, might have to incorporate additional amounts to cover the effects of CTE. But more fundamentally, it could alter the image of the game pretty dramatically, with some seeing football as barbaric. It is possible to imagine that colleges, by far the major feeder of players to the NFL, might reconsider sponsoring football teams. Maybe the league, by a combination of vastly improved helmet design and rules changes, can minimize the effects of the brain injury problem, but it remains a major long term challenge. In addition to the anthem protests and the brain injury debate, there are other issues facing the league. The addition of Thursday night games has raised oversaturation concerns. The league is in a difficult, no-win situation when it gets involved with off the field conduct of players, including domestic violence allegations. In any event, the NFL, thought almost invincible a few year ago, will need to respond to major challenges.

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Following her address to the UN General Assembly this week, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia, made a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of the Incarnation to pray with the congregation. The Episcopal Church has a long history of connection to Liberia, having established strong churches throughout the country beginning with the sending of missionaries in 1836. President Sirleaf

was awarded The Dean’s Cross for Distinguished Service by the Very Rev. Michael Sniffen, Dean of the Cathedral, alongside the Right Rev. Lawrence Provenzano, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. During the Mass, the Dean said, “It is an honor to welcome to the Cathedral of the Incarnation today, Her Excellency, the President of the Republic of Liberia. President Sirleaf has worshipped at the

Cathedral a number of times during her service as president and we are delighted that she has returned on this occasion to pray with us again for the peace of the world.” President Sirleaf is the first elected female head of state in Africa, former Assistant General Secretary of the United Nations, initial Chairperson of the Open Society Initiative for West Africa, Nobel Laureate, one of Forbes Magazine’s 100 most powerful women in the world, and one of Time Magazine‘s 10 best leaders in the world. The Dean mentioned Sirleaf’s many prestigious humanitarian awards before presenting her with The Dean’s Cross. “You have distinguished yourself as a person committed to Christ-like service,” he

said. “It is my privilege today to add the Cathedral’s own honors to yours list.” In President Sirleaf’s remarks she thanked the Cathedral congregation for their prayers and support during the Ebola crisis which ravaged her country. She requested prayers for a peaceful transition of power when she steps down as president at the end of this year in accordance with the Liberian constitution. Sirleaf said, “Of all the awards I have received, The Dean’s Cross will be closest to my heart - for it represents faith, hope, and love.” The Dean’s Cross for Distinguished Service was established in 1990 by Dean Robert Wilshire as the rarest award given by the Cathedral.

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Mobility Impaired Committee “Raising Canes” a success BY GERRY KELLY After leaving a very sad Traffic Commission meeting I was met by Carolyn and Jack Gearns, and Tommy Conway. The Gearns family had been waiting for me (no easy task) to donate a rolling walker and crutches to the Center for Transformative Change (CTC) at the Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead. Earlier in the week I had a new rolling walker left at my backdoor by a neighbor Diane McGrane. Now I had two brand new rolling walkers along with a large collection of clothes for the CTC boutique in the basement of our new facility at 108 Madison Avenue. The next day, I arrived at the CTC and staff unloaded my car and placed all the items down in our boutique. Later in the morning, I was in my cubicle when I overheard the coordinator of the CTC, Nancy Burke, discussing our guest’s issues with finding a rolling walker. The CTC had previously assisted the guest in obtaining

an apartment at Hempstead Housing Authority’s complex. I had talked to the guest earlier in the morning asking her to stop by for a frying pan staff had set aside for her kitchen. I peeked out of my cubicle and called Nancy over and let her know that there were two new rolling walkers downstairs in the boutique. She was overwhelmed as was the guest! The generosity of the Gearns family and Diane McGrane had made a big difference in our guest’s mobility! Thank you to all who donated to the Mobility Impaired Committee’s “Cane Raiser”. The Mobility Impaired Committee will be taking a break for a few months but will alert our 200 plus supporters when we gather again. Please feel free to donate any extra canes directly to the CTC. If you come down on a Friday morning I will introduce you to our wonderful staff. For any more information please contact Gerry Kelly at gerry7th@gmail.com. Thank you for all your support!

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World Communion Sunday at Garden City Community Church

The Garden City Community Church is delighted to invite the community to worship on World Communion Sunday, October 1st. World Communion Sundayis a day when Christians in every culture around the world remember and affirm Christ as the Head of the Church, and that we are part of the whole body of believers. The Rev. Whitney Brown, daughter of Alice & the late J. Whitney Brown, and third generation daughter of the Garden City Community Church, will be sharing worship and preaching on Sunday,

October 1, 2917 at the 8:30 and 10:30 am services. Whitney graduated from Hartwick College with a BA in Religion in 1985, and received her M.Div. from Chicago Theological Seminary in 1989. She was ordained at the Garden City Community Church on November 2, 1992. She has served Bethel-Gilead United Church of Christ, Michigan, a small farming community in the middle of soy bean fields, from 1989-1994. Since 1994 she has been the Pastor of Galesburg Congregational UCC, a small town near Kalamazoo,

George Bashian, Rev. Whitney Brown in middle, and Rev. Lynn Sullivan.

Michigan, and is now their longest running pastor. Whitney delights in good process, deep discernment, and the joys found in each whirl of Spirit’s mysterious unfolding. All are welcome to join us on this special day of worship. The Garden City Community Church is located at the corner of Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Boulevard. It is an “Open & Affirming” congregation of the United Church of Christ (Protestant), no matter who you are,

or where you are on life’s journey all are welcome! Crib Room available for children under two years old. The Garden City Community Church is handicap-accessible with ramps on the Whitehall Boulevard side of the church and a full elevator to the lower level. Please email churchoffice@thegccc.org or go to www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org or call 746.1700 for more information.

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in the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century—that examines his background and the circumstances that led to his rebellion against the church. It delivers a rich analysis of his significance for and contribution to Western culture and Christianity. Ian, as he is fondly called by members of the Garden City Community Church, is a minister, a scholar, a teacher, a writer, and a Mets fan. He has degrees from Haverford College, Yale Divinity School, and Fordham University. He was ordained by the United Church of Christ, having been called to serve as teaching pastor of the GCCC, which he calls home. Ian has a wife, Jen Hopper, who he married on November 2, 2014. A few weeks later, on November 23, 2014, he was called to serve at GCCC. Ian is a former Director of Youth and Family Ministries at GCCC and was an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Saint Leo University near Tampa, Florida. Ian was a philosophy professor at Fordham University - Rose Hill located in Bronx, New York. The Community is invited to attend this book study forum in the church parlor. The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an open and affirming congregation. Worship services are Sundays at 8:30 AM in the chapel and 10:30 AM in the sanctuary, with church school for children and a crib room for infants and toddlers during the latter service. Wednesday Service is at 8:00 PM at Gardner Hall. The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Blvd. For more information, call 516-746-1700 or visit our website at www.gardencitycommunitychurch.org.

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School District calendar cover artist honored

Pictured here at the Board meeting are (left to right): Vice President Tom Pinou, Assistant Superintendent for Business Ms. Dana Di Capua, Kaylah Bozkurtian, District Coordinator for Music & the Arts Dr. Nina Prasso, District Coordinator of Public Information Dr. Catherine Knight, and this year’s PTA Calendar Coordinator Mrs. Ronda D’Antonio. Garden City High School senior Kaylah Bozkurtian was honored at the September 19th Board of Education Regular Meeting for her winning cover design for the 2017-2018 Garden City Public School’s Calendar & Parent Guide. Kaylah’s design was selected by popular vote from seven other finalists chosen for the 2017-2018 cover by high school art teacher Mr. Shawn Uttendorfer. The seven finalists were Isabel Cara, Xiao Han, Kiernan Monaco, Jessica Pedone, Catherine Schick, and Mackenzie Smith. All students received credit hours for community service

for their work from Principal Nanine McLaughlin. Kaylah described her inspiration: “The design was something I wanted to keep simple and concise, but also relatable to the entire district. I thought it was important to magnify the ‘Inspiring Minds, Empowering Achievement, Building Community’ motto, since from my experience in this school district, teachers and administrators make a great effort not to lose the individual experience in the slew of standardized testing and heavy course load that make up a typical year.”

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Veterans Foundation Head Speaks on Post Traumatic Stress

At its last week’s meeting, on September 25, members of the Garden City-Mineola Rotary Club were moved by a presentation by Louis A. Falco, President and Founder of OperationInitiative Foundation, Inc. Established in 2014, his Foundation brings awareness and raises funds for past, present and future veterans and their families who suffer from the effects of Post Traumatic Stress. Lou, who is a past president of the

Glen Cove Rotary Club, told Rotarians that the Foundation is sincerely dedicated to assisting our veteran and their families and that the increasing number of suicides caused by the effects of PTS, make this a national problem. Lou, along with Past District Governor, Katherine Gibson, created the Operation-Initiative Manual which provides an enormous amount of information to assist veterans in their “time of need” by providing information about the latest forms of non-mediated treatment. The manual Is distributed free of charge throughout District 7255,

(L-R): Althea Robinson, presenter; Louis A. Falco, guest speaker; and Alba Spinelli, Club President.

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Lou reported. The up-dated Manuals will be distributed on Saturday, October 28, when Operation-Initiative will present “A Welcome Home,” a veteran’s event at the Cradle of Aviation where a threepart program will be introduced to assist our veterans suffering from PTS along with their families and caregivers. Club members were warmed by Lou Falco’s presentation and the reminder of this severe national problem. The Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club meets every other Monday throughout the year, 12:15 – 1:30, at the Garden City Hotel. For information about Rotary and how to become a member, please call Alba Spinelli, Club President, at 516-307-8870.

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THIS WEEK AT ROTARY

October 9 – Blythe Daylong, Exec. Dir., Adelphi Performing Arts Center (AUPAC), guest speaker October 23 – Shannon Boyle, Exec. Dir., New Ground Organization, guest speaker Novembers 13 – Dr. Christine Riordan, President, Adelphi University, guest speaker (More) November 27 – “Bring a Friend to Rotary” luncheon; Benjamin R. Cohen, M.D., neurosurgeon to speak December 8 & 9 – Ring the bell for the Salvation Army December 11 – Holiday Fellowship Luncheon, Garden City Hotel January 8 – Peter Mistretta, owner, new Perennial restaurant, Guest speaker

Alba Spinelli (left), Club President, and Thomas Gelsdorf, Past District Governor and Past Club President, induct new member, Lisa Crawford.

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EPOA to host Meet & Greet before October 10th meeting

The Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) will host a Meet and Greet at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, October 10th at the Garden City Fire House on 347 Stewart Avenue with a public meeting to follow around 7:30 PM. All residents are welcome. The Directors of the EPOA would be honored if you would make the time to attend. Please come by to enjoy refreshments while learning more about the EPOA, what the EPOA is working on, and how you can become a member. Immediately following the meet and greet, the EPOA will host its first public meeting of the term beginning around 7:30 PM. In connection with the EPOA Speaker Series, an East representative from the Village’s Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) will discuss the EAB in general with a specific focus on water treatment in the Village. There will also be updates from EPOA President Tom Hogan and Vice President Steve Ilardi, East Village Trustees John Delany and Mark Hyer, School Trustee Bob Martin, Recreation Representatives Judy Courtney and Ken Moody, and Library Trustee Charlie Murphy. There is a lot to look forward to in the coming year for the EPOA. In addition to the EAB presentation at the October

10th meeting described above, the EPOA is excited to announce the dates of its other scheduled guest speaker topics which will include the Village’s Building Department discussing home renovation permits and commercial developments on Tuesday, November 21, and the Police Department reviewing traffic and crime statistics on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. 2018 is also the EPOA’s 100 Year Anniversary, which it plans to celebrate in style next year! You can find out more information about the EPOA, events, and issues concerning the East through its website (gcepoa.org), e-bulletins which are e-mailed to EPOA members, its Facebook account (search: “Garden City Eastern Property Owners’ Association”), and its Twitter account (search: “GC_EPOA”). East residents can become a member of the EPOA for only $20 annually per family, which entitles you to receive monthly e-bulletins and emergency notifications, vote in EPOA elections, and participate as an EPOA director, if elected. Please sign up by going to its website at www. gcepoa.org and click on “Membership.” The EPOA consists of all volunteers but does have ongoing communication-related expenses.

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Nancy Fay and Sue Bashian The Garden City Community Church S.A.G.E. Board will hold its annual Chrysanthemum Bridge on Monday, October 16, at noon. A sandwich lunch and homemade dessert will be served in Gardner Hall. Chairpersons, Nancy Fay and Sue Bashian are busy gathering lovely table prizes and raffle gifts. The cost is $25 per person ($100 per table). Please send checks (made payable to G.C. Community Church) and all names of those at your table to: Mrs. Susan Bashian, 21 Nassau Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 by Thursday, October 12. Mahjongg players are welcome to join the fun. Non bridge players are invited to bring along any board or card games. The Garden City Community Church is located at the corner of Stewart

Avenue and Whitehall Boulevard. It is an open & affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ (Protestant), so no matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, all are welcome. On Sundays the GCCC has 8:30 am Communion in the Chapel and 10:30 am worship in the Sanctuary. The Forum is held at 9:15 am. Church Sunday School is held during the regular service, with babysitting in the Crib Room for children under 2 years old, equipped with silent pagers for parents. The Garden City Community Church is handicap accessible with ramps on the Whitehall Boulevard side of the church and a full elevator to the lower level. Please call 746-1700 or go to www. GardenCityCommunityChurch.org for more information.

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October 14th: Oktoberfest at Prost Break out your lederhosen and beer stein for our annual Oktoberfest celebration! Join us at Prost Grill & Garten. We will be enjoying unlimited beer, wine, soda, and Bavarian style appetizers. The cost is $65 per person for members (and spouse) and $70 for non-members. http://www. thegardencitywelcomingclub.org/ oktoberfest October 19th : Movie Night at Bowtie theater Herricks Want to enjoy a non-animated first run flick with your girlfriends?! Please join us at a private showing of a current, feature length movie. This event is open to non-members, so bring a friend! Ticket price includes pre-movie dinner, drinks, popcorn and candy. Movie to be announced closer to event date. October 28th: Halloween Monster Bash Monster? Princess? Goblin? Unicorn? What’s it going to be this year? Save the date for the Monster Bash! Grab your costumes and get

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Betty’s Helping Hands If you are updating, renovating or beautifying your home and you don’t know who to call, please keep our committee in mind. We can provide a list of licensed and insured businesses that were recommended by club members. Contact Susan Licciardi at (susanz02@ yahoo.com). Also, if you have any recommendations or vendors to add, please let us know! Book Club Enjoy a good book amongst good friends. Our book club meets on a monthly basis to discuss the page turner of choice. For upcoming book club events please contact Rachel Weber (rachelmwoodward@gmail.com). Bowling Club Join us! No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday morning league. Pacers are also needed. Onsite babysitting available! Anyone interested please contact Ellen Diller (Diller05@aol.com) Carol Santangelo (Santa060@yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com).

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Bunko Bunko is a fast paced dice game played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet neighbors and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and play. If you are interested please contact Janalyn Pomeroy (janalynfs@ yahoo.com) or Sasha Ludica (sashaiudica@gmail.com). Golf Golf lessons at Cherry Valley Club are always a big hit! Ed Kelly- golf pro helps us GCWC ladies improve our golf game. Contact Erin Callahan (erincallahan2@gmail.com) if you are interested in reserving your spot for the fall session. Stroller walks The stroller walking club is for those moms who don’t want to leave the kiddos home. We meet weekly at one of our lovely GC parks to walk and chat. Please contact Erin Schwarz (champ1380@gmail.com) for more information. Toddler Playgroup If you are interested in joining a playgroup for your child please contact Ashley Johnson (awhitcomb77@yahoo. com) New groups are being formed regularly, recommended ages 6mos.-3y

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Sen. Hannon hosts annual Senior Health Expo Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces his Annual Senior Health Expo takes place on Thursday, October 5, at the St. Paul’s Field House (295 Stewart Avenue, Garden City), from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. This annual event features FREE flu vaccinations and pneumonia shots. Also featured are cardiovascular testing, a NuHealth Mobile Mammography Van, memory screening, postural and spinal screening, blood pressure testing, head and neck screenings, balance testing, cholesterol & diabetes screenings, and much more. Appointments are required for cardiovascular screening, memory screening and the Mammography Van. Please contact Senator Hannon’s Community

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The members of the Wm. B. Turner American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit No. 265 held its first meeting of the year on September 20th. Emphasis was placed on the formal recording and celebration for the dedication of a bench in the outdoor recreation area of Ward 8 at the VA Hospital facility in Northport. On Saturday, June 3rd the bench was dedicated in memory of Linda Burdi, long time member , past president and “The Poppy Lady of Garden City,” who passed away in December of 2015. Funds for the purchase and installation of the bench were generated by Post and Unit members, friends, family colleagues and supporters in the Garden City Community. The morning’s events were attended by family members, Ladies Auxiliary members and donors with VA Hospital patients and staff. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265 functions under the auspices of county, state and national American Legion constitutions. The members perform their service strictly as volunteers with no administrative costs. All donations made directly to the Unit or

for the annual Poppy Drive are applied directly to the Unit’s mission. While the primary purpose of all ALA units is is to assist veterans in ways that the government may not provide (Poppy Drive proceeds). Unit 265 offers young women scholarships, academic awards, service awards and their Girls State program (weekend conference for the study of legislative process). Many young women in our community have earned and benefited from these privileges for decades. The ladies of Unit 265 have undertaken many projects that offer Girl Scouts in our Garden City troops opportunities to perform service for the benefit of veterans and other charitable causes. If you are a spouse, a daughter of a veteran, you are welcome to inquire with regard to membership to our Unit with your name, address, and phone number in a note posted to : American Legion Auxiliary Unit 265, PO Box 8, Garden City, NY 11530. Tax exempt donations may be forwarded to the same.

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Presentation on detriments of Arrest for Unlawful Surveillance leaf blower usage

There has been some concern raised that commercial use of gasoline powered leaf blowers causes harm to human health and causes pollution. Many communities have restricted their use. On October 25th at 7:30 p.m., there will be a presentation at the Senior Center

about this issue with 2 guest speakers: Dr. Lucy Weinstein, a pediatrician and co-chair of the LI Environmental Health Comm., and Dr. Bonnie Sager, consulting physician to the NYS Hospital System. All are welcome to attend.

The Garden City Community Church is pleased to invite community members to a Service for the Blessing of the Animals. On this day, congregants will remember, celebrate and give thanks for the beautiful creatures God has blessed us with. All pets are welcome and must be leashed or in a pet carrier. Photos of pets are also welcome. Previous years not only dogs and cats, but rabbits, birds, lizards and hamsters have received a blessing from one of the ministers. The service will take place on the front lawn of the church at 3pm on Sunday, Oct 1st. All are welcome!

The Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Ave. (corner of Stewart Avenue and Whitehall Boulevard). It is an “Open & Affirming” congregation of the United Church of Christ (Protestant). Sunday worship is 8:30am and 10:30am and a contemporary worship service is on Wednesday evenings at 8PM.Church School is held during the 10:30am service with babysitting available. For additional information, visit www. gardencitycommunitychurch.org for more information

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Coffee & Tea by the Book: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Garden City Public Library Tuesday, October 24th at 9:30AM In Person Registration Begins Tuesday, October 3rd at 9:30 In person registration for Garden City Library cardholders begins on Tuesday, October 3rd at 9:30AM at the Reference Desk of the Library for the next Coffee & Tea by the Book discussion. The program will be held on Tuesday, October 24th on the Lower Level at 9:30AM sharp. Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett will moderate a discussion of Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned – from the layout of the winding roads, to the colors of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. No one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules. Enter Mia Warren, an enigmatic

artist and single mother, who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenage daughter Pearl and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past and a disregard for the status quo that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community. Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, the ferocious pull of motherhood, and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster. You can pick up a copy of the book when you register at the Reference Desk. You are welcome to bring your own coffee or tea. Registration is limited to 25 Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-Garden City Library cardholders may register in person beginning October 20th if space is available.

What’s playing at the Monday Movie Matinee at the Garden City Library Come enjoy the Monday Movie Matinee at the Garden City Public Library. Movies begin at 1:30 PM and are shown in the large meeting room on the lower level of the Library. The October – November - December schedule of movies is listed below. Each month the movies have a theme. The Monday Movie Matinees are sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library. All movies are unrated. Titles are subject to change. All are welcome. October - In From Malverne 02 Sully - 2016 - 96 min 09 NO MOVIE

A Man Called Ove - 2015 - 116 min Lion - 2016 - 118 min Spotlight - 2016 - 129 min November - Audrey Hepburn 06 NO MOVIE 13 Roman Holiday - 1953 - 118 min 20 Sabrina - 1954 - 113 min 27 How to Steal a Million - 1966 - 123 min December - It Happened in December 04 From Here to Eternity - 1953 - 118 min 11 The Bishop’s Wife - 1947 - 109 min 18 Holiday Inn - 1942 - 100 min

Tweens and teens entered raffles for door prizes, which were donated by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library, Madison Taylor Salon, and Garden City Pizza at the Library’s End of Summer Party. The young people also picked out book giveaways donated by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library during the Summer Reading Club’s Pizza Party. The End of Summer Pizza Party was held Wednesday, August 9 at the Library.

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“Cut Out The Falls” A Fall Prevention Program Garden City Public Library Wednesday, October 4th at 1:30PM Every second of the day in the United States, an older adult falls, making falls the leading cause of injury and deaths from injury among older Americans. Falls and fall injuries are more common than strokes and can result in health problems that are just as serious. Falls are also the number one reason older adults lose their independence. Falling,

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however, is not an inevitable part of aging and many falls are preventable. Taking some simple steps to prevent falls can help you or those you love stay active, confident and independent. Lori Ginsberg, RN, MA, Program Director of Community Health Initiatives for Equity of Care, will present this informative program on fall prevention on Wednesday, October 4th at 1:30PM. Registration is not required for this program. All are welcome.

Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta announced raffle prize winners at the Summer Reading Club’s End of Summer Pizza Party held on August 9 at the Library. Prizes were donated by Garden City Pizza, Madison Taylor Salon and the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Flu vaccines clinic The Garden City Public Library Thurs., November 2nd 10AM- 1PM Walgreens will provide flu vaccinations at the Garden City Public Library for adults 21years and older on Thursday, November 2nd from 10AM – 1PM. Registration begins on Thursday, October 12th at 9:30 AM. You may register in person or register by calling the Reference Department at 516-742-

8405 ext. 222. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to complete the required forms and bring proper identification, your Medicare card, or other primary insurance card. Shots will be given to anyone not pre-registered or who misses an appointment time based on availability of vaccine and available time slots. Preregistered patrons will be taken first.

Columbus Day is Monday, October 9 and commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. This holiday is always celebrated on the second Monday in October and officially became a Federal holiday in 1937. The Garden City Public Library’s Children’s Room has books on display about the explorer Christopher Columbus including: Who Was Christopher Columbus? by Bonnie Bader, You Wouldn’t Want to Sail with Christopher Columbus: Uncharted Waters You’d Rather Not Cross by Fiona McDonald, and Christopher Columbus by Mary Dodson Wade. Registration for the fall storytimes for Garden City residents is underway online (www.gardencitypl.org) on Eventkeeper. Please check with a Librarian in the Children’s Room or Eventkeeper for availability. Nonresidents can register beginning Monday, October 2nd . You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the storytime. Please arrive promptly to the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day.

Book Discussions

Registration for Chapter Chat and The Book Ends is underway, in the Children’s Room only. Non-residents can register beginning Monday, October 2. Please arrive promptly to the program. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist for that day. All programs are one hour. A beverage and snack will be provided. Chapter Chat, for children in Grade 2. An introductory book discussion featuring a game, a craft, and more. Mon., Oct. 23, 4PM - 5PM. The discussion will focus on Andy Shane, HERO at Last, by Jennifer Jacobson.

The Book Ends, for children in Grades 3, 4 and 5. Join us for games and activities. Mon., Dec. 4, 4PM – 5PM. The discussion will focus on The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13, by Honest Lee. Tween Book Discussion, for children in Grades 4-7. Mon., Nov. 6, from 6 - 7PM. Discuss the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio, in anticipation of the upcoming movie opening Nov. 17. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org) with a Library card beginning Mon., Oct. 2 at 9:30AM. Bring a brown bag dinner. A beverage and snack will be provided.

Children’s Programs

*Drop-in LEGO Club Thursdays, October 12, November 9 Come with your old friends and make new friends at our LEGO Club. This monthly club meets on three Thursday afternoons from 4:00PM to 5:00PM and is for children in Grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. No registration required. Space is limited. Children will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Library will provide LEGO bricks for children to build with during the program. The Drop-In LEGO Club was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Garden City Public Library as well as through LEGO donations from Library patrons. *Up In The Air with the Long Island Children’s Museum Saturday, October 14 This program is for children in Grades K-2 at 12:00PM and Grades 3-5 at 1:30PM. Registration is required online on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org) with a Library card. Registration begins Mon., Oct. 2 at 9:30AM. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program.

Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Preschool Halloween Costume Party Thursday, October 26 This fun program is for children ages 2 ½ through 5 (Not in Kindergarten) and an adult caregiver and runs from 10:15AM-11:30AM. Enjoy music and more with your favorite Children’s Librarians. Costumes are encouraged! Costume parade through the Library starts at 10:15AM. No registration required. Space is limited. Families will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. *Family Gingerbread House Program with The Baking Coach Saturday, December 2 This program is for children ages 2 ½ through Fifth Grade and up to three other family members and runs about 90 minutes. Choose one time slot: 10:30AM-12:00PM, or 12:30PM-2:00PM. Registration is required. Only one member per household registers. Registration begins Mon., Nov. 20 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a library card. Please arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. *Full Steam Ahead with A Time for Kids Wednesday, December 6 This 45-minute program, beginning at 7:00 PM is an interactive educational program for children ages 2 ½ -5 (not in kindergarten), and an adult caregiver. Registration is required and begins Mon., Nov. 27 at 9:30 AM on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card. You must do a separate registration for each child you wish to attend the program. Please

arrive promptly. If you are late, your spot may be given to someone on the waitlist. Tween Programs for Tweens in Grades 4 - 7 Monthly Chess Club Thursday October 11 and November 29 This monthly club meets on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00PM to 5:00PM and is for tweens in Grades 4-7. No instruction will be given. Tweens should have a basic understanding of the game. The Library will provide chess games for tweens to use. Registration is required on Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library Card and began on September 6th. Tween Quidditch Tournament Saturday, November 18 1PM – 2PM Sign up for a team and compete in our Quidditch Tournament! Weather permitting, this program will be held outside. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be cancelled. This program is open to tweens in Grades 4-7. Registration required. Registrants must sign up for a team or to be the Snitch in advance online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) with a Library card beginning Monday, October 30 at 9:30AM. There are limited spots on each team and to play as the Snitch. Registrants are asked to wear the color of the team they are signed up for (Green – Slytherin, Blue – Ravenclaw, Red – Gryffindor, Yellow – Hufflepuff) and Snitches are asked to wear black. *Funding for these programs has been provided by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library. Priority for registration and participation is given to children who are Garden City Public Library cardholders.

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

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

Garden City Public Library Thursday, October 5th at 2PM Breathtaking works of art that dazzle with color, light and form by world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly are on view at NYBG in his first major garden exhibition in New York in more than ten years. CHIHULY showcases more than 20 installations and includes drawings and early works that reveal the evolution and development of Chihuly’s artistic process during his celebrated career. Set within NYBG’s landmark landscape and buildings, these unique

works highlight the close relation between Chihuly’s organic shapes and the natural environment. Professor Thomas Germano will give a visual presentation on Thursday, October 5th at 2PM discussing the art of Dale Chihuly and specifically, his current show at The New York Botanical Gardens. All are welcome. No registration is necessary. This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

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It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults at the Library Tweens and Teens Fandom Club

Get your geek on by participating in some activities and making a craft based around your favorite fandoms at the Library. This program is for Tweens and Teens Grades 6-12. Drinks and snacks will be served at each meeting. Registration for meetings begins Tuesday, October 10 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org ). We will meet on the following Mondays, 7PM-8PM: • October 23: Marvel vs. DC • November 20: Star Wars

Locked in the Library Halloween Party

Come to the Library after hours for our annual Locked in the Library event to play spooky games, participate in creepy activities, and watch a scary movie! This program will be held Friday, October 27, 6PM-9PM, and is for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12. We will be watching the movie Insidious, which is rated PG-13. Registration begins Monday, October 2 at 9:30AM. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tweens and Teens Writers Club

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Young Writers Program The Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department is participating in NaNoWriMo in November! Registrants Grades 6-12 will receive an access code in order to enroll in the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Writers Club’s online classroom on NaNoWriMo’s Young Writers Program website (ywp.nanowrimo. org). Drinks and snacks will be served at each meeting. Meetings will take place on the following Thursdays, 6PM-7PM, in order to help facilitate NaNoWriMo: • Oct. 12: Planning Meeting • Nov. 16: Progress Meeting • Dec. 7: Wrap-Up Meeting Registration for meetings begins Monday, October 2 at 9:30AM. Can’t

make the meetings? You can still participate! Please contact Young Adult Laura Giunta in order to receive the access code to be part of the Garden City Public Library’s Tweens and Teens Writers Club online classroom and work on your novel!

Tween Book Discussion: Wonder by RJ Palacio

Celebrate the upcoming movie release of Wonder by reading RJ Palacio’s bestselling book of the same name. The book discussion is for Grades 4-7 and will meet on Monday, November 6, 6PM-7PM. Registration begins Monday, October 2 at 9:30AM online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Tweens and Teens Room or in the Children’s Room. Drinks and snacks will be served at the meeting.

October Volunteer Hours

Volunteers Grades 6-12 can stop by to work on various library projects on the following days/times in October: • Mondays, October 2 and 30, 6PM-8PM • Wednesday, October 4 and 25, 4PM-6PM • Friday, October 27, 4PM-6PM (This is for set-up for the Locked-inthe-Library Halloween Party; volunteers who sign-up will automatically be registered to attend the Lockedin-the-Library Halloween Party from 6PM-9PM) • Sunday, October 15, 2-4PM Registration is required and is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). For questions, please email Laura Giunta via email at laurag@gardencitypl.org or via phone at 516-742-8405 x242. There is also a Teen Advisory Board meeting on Monday, October 16, at 5PM, where volunteers can earn community service hours; registration is required and is underway online via Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability.

Bella Musica: A celebration of Italian-American music & then some Garden City Public Library Sunday, October 15th at 2PM Grand Opera, Musical Theater, the American Song Book – they sing it all! Married, singing duo Vincent & Emily Ricciardi have performed together throughout the tri-state area. Their love of Puccini, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Mozart, & Gershwin is shared with their audiences in each show. This husband and wife team met in 2008 when they fell in love during a production of The Pirates of Penzance. In 2013, they tied the knot and continue to make

beautiful music together. Vincent and Emily’s performances highlight some of the most famous artists’ repertoires of the 20th Century – Mario Lanza, Julie Andrews, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion... and many more! Their performance together on stage always touches audiences and warms the heart. Come enjoy the music of Elegant & Vintage with Vincent and Emily Ricciardi on Sunday, October 15th Registration is not needed. This program is open to all.

Pumpkin Painting Contest

Help make the Library festive this October by participating in our Pumpkin Painting Contest! This program is for Grades 6-12. Those who register for the Pumpkin Painting on September 23 are automatically registered for the contest. Those who are not registered for the Pumpkin Painting program on September 23 must supply their own pumpkin. Registration to participate in the contest is required and began Monday, September 11 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org). Space is limited so check Eventkeeper for availability. Pumpkins should be submitted between September 25 and October 15. Pumpkins will be displayed October 16 through November 3. Pumpkins can be picked up beginning November 4 and will be available to pick up until November 10. Pumpkins not picked up by November 10 will be thrown out. Pumpkins must be painted, not carved. Winners of the contest will be announced by October 25. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Yak and Snack Book Club Meetings

Join us for this fall’s book discussions. These programs are for Grades 6-12. Registration is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ) Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Registrants can pick up a copy of the book in the Tweens and Teens Room. Drinks and snacks will be served at the meetings. Meetings will take place on the following Mondays, 7:00PM-8:00PM: • October 16: Coraline by Neil Gaiman • December 11: Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson.

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. The next meeting will be held Thursday, October 12. Registration to volunteer began in September online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Volunteers must be in Grades 6-12 and will be asked to help with set-up and clean-up before and after the program. This program has been funded by the Friends of the Garden City Public Library.

Tween Chess Club

Join us for the monthly meetings of the Tween Chess Club on Wednesday, October 11 from 4:00PM-5:00PM. The Library will provide chess boards for tweens to play. This program is for Tweens Grades 4-7. Registration began Wednesday, September 6 online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org ). Space is limited, so check Eventkeeper for availability. Tweens should have a general knowledge of how to play chess as no instruction will be provided.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Library’s Teen Advisory Board will be held Monday, October 16, 5:00PM-6:00PM. Tweens and Teens Grades 6-12 can earn volunteer hours and help work on some fun programs and projects at the Library, including working on the Locked-in-the-Library Halloween Party on Friday, October 27, creating new Quidditch Hoops for our Tween Quidditch Tournament on Saturday, November 18, and making decorations for our Teen Holiday Cookie Swap and Movie on Saturday, December 16. Signup for meetings is underway online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl. org). Can’t make a general meeting? Find ways to still help out by contacting Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta. Additional volunteer hours will be posted in the Tweens and Teens Room at the Library during the last week of each month for the following month; postings will include when volunteers can begin signing-up online via Eventkeeper (www.gardencitypl.org) for the upcoming month’s hours.

Garden City Public Library to host “Adopt-a-Battalion” collection drive Garden City Public Library is teaming up with Senator Kemp Hannon’s participation with “Adopt-a-Battalion,” a 100% volunteer based organization that operates year round to collect goods and monetary donations for servicemen and women stationed overseas. From now until Veterans Day (November 11th), the Garden City Public Library will be collecting hygiene items, snack and recreational items such as

shampoo, razors, deodorant, shaving cream, toothbrushes, cookies, crackers, gum, envelopes, note cards, pens and more to send in care packages overseas to our troops (for a full listing visit www.kemphannon.com). Basic goods such as toiletries, food, reading material and other personal items, which are not provided by our government, are always a welcome comfort to those away from home.

Garden City Recreation and Parks is pleased to offer beginner Mahjongg lessons to our seniors. This six week course will cover the basics of the game and the rules so you can enjoy playing. The class will meet every Monday from 11 am to 1 pm beginning Monday, October 2nd. The cost of this six week class will be $48 and space is limited. Checks should be made payable to the Village of Garden City. To register for this class, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Applications will be accepted until all 16 spots are filled. PLEASE NOTE – an additional $10 supply fee will be payable to the instructor at the first class.

Special Events for the month of October

Tuesday October 3 at 1 pm – Speaker Elizabeth Fox-McDonough, Principle Law Clerk for the Admistrative Judge of Nassau County District Court, will explain the district court system workings and challenges. Wednesday, October 4 at 1 pm – Comedian sponsored by Emblem Health. Performance by a comedian followed by a brief talk on Medicare. Come to laugh and learn! Wednesday, October 11 at 1 pm – John Ellis Kordes will speak on the history of Garden City’s Cathedral. Thursday, October 12 at 10 am – Computer Class – Word Processing for Home Use. Computer experience is necessary for this class. Thursday, October 19 at 10 am – Computer Class – Computers for

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Home Finance. Knowledge of computers is necessary for this class. Monday, October 23 at 1 pm – Oldies Music with George Salem - In this 4th edition of music from the 50s and the early 60s, George will feature oldies – rock-and-roll and doo-wop hits. He will also have a few songs from two other genres, folk and mummers. As usual, George will provide lyrics singing along. Monday, October 30 at 1 pm – US Representative Kathleen Rice will come speak about topics pertinent to our Village. Register for any of the above programs by calling The Senior Center at 385-8006.

Fall trips for Garden City Seniors

Here is the beginning of Garden City Recreation and Parks’ fall trip list for seniors who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. More trips will be added in the coming weeks. If you would like to register for any of our trips, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. Payment must accompany registrations. Thursday, October 19 – Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate. We will take a coach bus to Westchester County where we will receive a guided tour or Kykuit, the home to four generations of the Rockefeller family. After exploring the mansion and its grounds we will head to lunch at a local waterfront restaurant. The cost of this trip will be $105, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, November 8 at noon – Westbury Manor for lunch and a per-

Garden City Retired Men’s Club Schedule of Events

Monday, October 2 - Sandwiches Monday, October 9 - No Meeting - Columbus Day Monday, October 16 - Sandwiches Monday, October 23 - Regular Mtg. Monday, October 30 - Regular Mtg. Monday, November 6 - Pizza Monday, November 13 - Regular Meeting Monday, November 20 - Hot Turkey Meal Monday, November 27 - Regular Meeting Bowling every Friday during season at Herrill Lanes. Contact Joe Leto at 248-9022. 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. The Club also offers a large screen TV. In good weather we offer BBQ, bocce, shuffleboard and horseshoes.

formance of Fiddler on the Roof. We will travel by recreation bus to Westbury Manor and return when the show ends. The cost of this trip will be $40, checks only made payable to Plaza Theatrical Productions. Tuesday, November 14 at 2 p.m. – A performance of Married to Broadway, featuring the stars of Les Miserables, at NYCB Theatre in Westbury. We will travel by recreation bus and enjoy this musical revue, returning when the show is over. Tickets for this show are $40, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Wednesday, December 6 – Metropolitan Museum of Art and Bryant Park. We will travel by coach bus to the Metropolitan, where we will have time to view the Michelangelo exhibit as well as the MET’s famous Christmas tree and crèche and the many other wonderful treasures the museum holds. Lunch will be on your own at the museum. We will then visit Bryant Park’s Winter Village and Holiday Market before we head home. Please be advised that walking is involved in both the museum and Bryant Park. The cost of this trip is $67, checks only made payable to Rendezvous Travel. Monday, December 11 - Join Garden City Recreation and Parks on a Senior Trip to the Metropolitan Opera House for a Performance of Vincenzo Bellini’s Norma. We will travel by coach bus, leaving St. Paul’s parking lot around 3:15 p.m. When we arrive dinner will be on your own. There are many restaurants in the neighborhood. Show time is at 7:30 p.m. and we will

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travel home when the opera is over. The cost of each ticket will be $85, checks only made payable to Jo Falabella. Please note, this trip is now filled.

Exercise for Seniors

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

Medicare: An educational overview with James P. Short Garden City Public Library Tuesday, October 17th at 12:15PM & Thursday, November 9th at 7PM James P. Short, NYS Licensed Healthcare Insurance Broker, will present an informative educational overview about the basics of Medicare, the different parts of Medicare, the choices available for both healthcare as well as prescription drugs and the cost sharing methods of Medicare. This program is designed for individuals turning 65 entering Medicare, individuals retiring

from employment at or after 65 as well as those individuals currently enrolled in a Medicare plan that may want information pertaining to other healthcare plans and/or prescription drug plans. The 2018 Medicare Annual Enrollment period runs from October 15th to December 7th, 2017. Plan to attend either one of these free workshops and be more prepared to choose the best Medicare health plan for your purposes. All are welcome.

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New fire truck approved, studies planned of fire stations, pool

From page 6 Stewart Avenue; Station 2 is in the West and Station 3 is in the East. The overall plan was announced two days prior to the Board’s September 21 meeting by Trustee Bolebruch, speaking at Homestead School at a Western POA meeting. Bolebruch serves as the board’s designated fire commissioner this year. He commented that the order to be addressed will be first Station 1, which has received many facility upgrades approved by the Board of Trustees since 2015, followed by Station 3 in the East, and finally Station 2 in the West. Bolebruch and his fellow resident of the West, Michon, said Station 3 is definitely in the worst condition out of the three. “Just as we go through departments in the village, we find things that maybe have not been maintained in the way they should have been. The bottom line is regardless of whether we have paid firemen or volunteers it is important that firefighters who protect our village need to have safe buildings and they have to have equipment that they need. These are people that protect our homes every day and they risk our lives for us…When you look at today’s fire trucks they are larger, taller, and longer and in some of our fire stations the new trucks won’t even fit in. We need to address these areas and we have addressed the buildings with any emergency issues as we want to maintain safety and maintain these facilities for our firefighters,” Bolebruch said at last

Thursday’s meeting. Gallo added that the engineering studies would help the firehouses “have upgrades to improve them for upcoming fire apparatus sizes in the future, with all the interior and exterior structures of the buildings.” For the financial totals related to the studies, Chief Gallo commented that the GCFD and the village received the pricing from Cameron Engineering. After a resident asked about the cost, Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi noted that the original $50,000 approved with the 2017-2018 village budget included a study for just one firehouse, not the three. Suozzi also commented on Garden City’s confidence in Cameron Engineering’s analyses. “Cameron Engineering has done excellent work for this village in the parks and recreation areas. We have high confidence with them and this team within Cameron that will perform the analysis is really a special team at the firm. They have done close to 150 fire departments (stations) for the FDNY for the same exact purpose. We will get not only the analyses we need but they provide in order of magnitude on the numbers and alternatives that go with the choices so we can come to decisions with the fire stations,” Suozzi said. Mayor Daughney said the firehouse engineering study is in line with a renewed promise by the Board of Trustees for the upkeep of the village’s physical buildings and facilities. He looked to a bid award on the September 21 agenda; $67,965 approved for Long

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com From page 2 something fun to look forward to: a science project with hatching baby chicks, socialization with lunch and a movie, and a variety of arts and crafts projects too. I have seen the program and the participants are all smiles. I’d like to say how grateful I am and how thrilled my adult daughter is with each new monthly event. The library is a gem in our community and it is due to the all the people that assist it at every operating level. ‘Friends of the Library, Inc.’ supports many of their efforts. Yes, the ‘Friends of the Library, Inc.’ is on my donation list! Diane Collins

Thank You

To the Editor: The members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Wm. B. Turner Unit No. 265 extend sincere gratitude to our village officials and local newspaper editors for their courtesies; and to village residents, business affiliates, visitors and merchants for your enthusiasm and generous response to our Poppy Drive during the month of May.

Be assured that your support of that campaign allows us to meet, directly, the needs of veterans and their families at our Northport VA Medical Center; and to join in the assistance of veterans and veterans groups in ways the government may not provide. Your generous intents are appreciated, as our unit functions only with volunteers. This fundamental premise ensures that funds are not applied to administrative salaries or human resource expenditures. You are a primary resource to assist the veterans and the veterans are direct recipients of the allocation of that resource. We are gratified by your respect and dedication on Memorial Day, as you share in the spirit of the veterans in our post and our Auxiliary members. We look forward to joining with you and your loved ones, as we honor all veterans on November 11th at 11 o’clock. Observe the day with this brief solemn ceremony at our Village Memorial Plaza on Seventh Street. Jacquelin Burdi Eltringham, Poppy Chairlady

Island Roofing and Repair Services Corp. of Bellmore for removing and replacing the roof of Village Hall (allocated from the 2017-2018) Capital Budget. “This whole village can’t go without upkeep, upgrades and modifying,” he said. Suozzi said the roofing for Village Hall was an extension of a project initially budgeted for 2016-2017, but there was masonry work that needed to be included, to get “structures around the roof repaired.” Also at the September 21 meeting, new volunteer firefighter Matthew C. Carroll was appointed and welcomed by the Board of Trustees. Carroll is a student at Nassau Community College in Garden City and as Chief Gallo announced, he always had an interest in becoming a firefighter since his childhood. “When he heard of the Garden City Junior Firefighters program he could not wait to join. He’s been in the program for over four years. After his high school graduation, he is now joining the Garden City Fire Department and will serve the village while he goes to college,” Gallo said.

GC Pool’s Engineering Study

At the September 21 meeting the trustees approved $34,000 for a new capital project, to be added to the hundred-plus Garden City now has underway, to initiate an engineering study phase for renovations to the Garden City Pool. Village Treasurer Irene Woo pointed out that the $34,000 sum was up for a vote by the trustees, as they would transfer it from the village General

Fund to the Pool Enterprise Fund. The agenda item contained the following description: “In an effort to offer the best possible pool facility to pool members, several infrastructure repairs and facility enhancements have been identified which need to be attended to prior to the opening of the pool in June 2018.” At the meeting Kevin Ocker, Garden City department head of Recreation and Parks, explained that over the years the village has made great capital investments in the pool facility at Community Park. He told the trustees checks and balances on the progress need to be instructed. “This item before the Board is consideration of a proposal from Cameron Engineering to take a look at both infrastructure and landscape improvements at the pool, and some compliance issues that we need to look at. Once the study phase starts the products of their work will give us preliminary estimates and options to choose from, on a cost-basis, to make improvements. Each item will be comprised in the scope, and we’ll keep the Board apprised of Cameron’s progress as we go forward,” he said. According to Ocker a primary concern is the upper deck next to the concessions stand, saying it is “very uneven and unsafe to walk on.” Trustee Mark Hyer confirmed with Ocker the state the upper deck, which is a raised deck that has had seams patched again and again. “The slabs that make it up are moving, and it’s uneven. We like to look at these things and see if we can

GC Senior Bridge On September 25th there were seventables playing. The results: North/South 1--Grace Basile & Joan Cowie 2--Pat Fontaine & Ellen Moynahan 3--Marie Thomaidis & Dolores Graham

East/West 1--Irene Christie & Elizabeth Green 2--Barbara Burke & Terry Schoenig 3--Carrie Flapan & Dian Kendrick

“Stroke: A treatable emergency” NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a free community lecture for seniors: “Stroke: A Treatable Emergency,” on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at 1:15 PM. The comprehensive program will be held at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola, one block south of Jericho Turnpike, between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Avenue. It will explain what individuals need to know to protect their quality of life. Shazia Alam, DO, Director, Neurohospitalist and Stroke Services and Attending Vascular Neurologist at NYU Winthrop, will discuss risk factors, prevention and the different types of stroke.

Dr. Alam will also explain how to recognize the signs of a stroke, why you need to act fast, and the latest information about available treatments. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building; metered lots (quarters needed) are across the street. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-3916. Health Update for Seniors is a free community health education program presented by the Department of Public Affairs, Geriatric Health Services and the Winthrop Home Health Agency. For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

The Andy Foundation Yard Sale Shop will be holding a special autumn evening shopping event, Thursday October 5th from 5pm-8pm at 195 Herricks Road in Garden City Park. Get a head start on your holiday gift list! In addition to browsing

our vintage treasures, shoppers will have the opportunity learn all about essential oils from guest vendor Janice Cenzoprano. A portion of the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proceeds will benefit Cooleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anemia Foundation. For more info call 516-7391717 or www.theandyfoundation.org.

Free â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tobacco Cessationâ&#x20AC;? Program Individuals interested in quitting smoking are invited to attend NYU Winthropâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free Tobacco Cessation Program during the month of October. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM on October 4, 11, 18, and 15 at the NYU Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, located at 1300 Franklin Avenue, Suite ML-5 in Garden City. The program offers a step-by-step

process to help smokers quit for good. Attendees will learn about behavior modification techniques, nicotine replacement therapy, and more. Admission is free, but seating is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 1-866-WINTHROP (1-866-9468476).

GCHS Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;97 Reunion The Garden City High School Class of 1997 will be holding its 20th reunion on November 25th at Cherry Valley Country Club, 28 Rockaway Ave in Garden City. The event will run from 8pm until midnight. Please send a check made out to cash to Allison Saloy 90 5th Street, Garden City NY 11530 or Venom Allison-Saloy.

The cost is $125 per person before 10/11 ($150 after 10/11). Tickets MUST be purchased by 11/11. Any questions please email Allison Saloy at Allisonsaloy@ gmail.com. Looking forward to seeing everyone, please spread the word to other classmates.

Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;75 celebrates 60th! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to believe, but members of the GCHS Class of 1975 are celebrating their 60th birthday! To help us all get through the next decade, all class members and guests are invited to the classâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 60th Birthday Bash on October 14th! On Homecoming weekend, there will be a variety of events, including a 1975 parade float in the Homecoming parade and a class gathering in the HS parking lot prior to the football game. The big birthday event will be Saturday night,

starting at 7:00 PM at BK Sweeneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Franklin Ave. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only $20 per person, including light hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres. Cash bar is also available. If you are interested in attending or connecting with classmates, be sure to visit the Facebook page â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Garden City High School Class of 1975. For a reservation, send a check to Peter Cirona, 3 Birchwood Court, Apt 3F, Mineola, NY, 11501. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already been a terrific response, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this fun night!

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Dean of Cathedral welcomes leaders, neighbors, and newcomers

On September 9th, The Very Reverend Michael T. Sniffen, Dean of the Cathedral of the Incarnation, and his wife Joanna welcomed a full house of leaders, neighbors, and newcomers to the historic Garden City Deanery located at the corner of 5th Street and Cathedral Avenue. Candles lit a path up the long driveway to the front door where the Dean stood greeting guests. In his remarks mid-way through the party, Dean Sniffen said, “Welcome to the Deanery! This has been the home of Garden City’s Cathedral Deans since 1885. Joanna and I are the 13th family to call this house home and we are delighted you have joined us this evening.” For many, it was the first time inside the grand home that has housed the Deans of the Cathedral down through the generations. Dean Sniffen has hosted numerous receptions in the house since being appointed by the Bishop in 2015. Dean Sniffen told guests, “The Cathedral stands as a beacon of hope, peace and faith for Long Island. Once the tallest building on this great island, it remains the tallest religious structure from the Brooklyn Bridge to Montauk Point. The lit cross atop the tower has been a guiding light in this community through two world wars, through times of prosperity and adversity, and is the final resting place for our village’s founders, Alexander and Cornelia Stewart. To this day, our primary mission is to call people together in prayer for the life of this island and the world. You are a part of that mission.” The evening was an opportunity for

invitees to socialize with people representing all aspects of village life. Chef Jeff Lawton provided passed hors d’oeuvres, Mr. Michael Tamke played favorites on a grand piano and a bartender in the solarium made sure guests felt right at home. Before concluding remarks from the central staircase accompanied by his wife, the Dean said, “The Cathedral is a place to come together and encourage one another to faithful good works. It is a place to be fed, inspired and sent out to heal the world in Christ’s name. Tonight is an opportunity to give thanks for the many gifts in this community and to perhaps meet a new friend who will become a partner in making our community and the world a better place to live. We hope you will leave here tonight committed to pass on a blessing to others.” Among those gathered at the Deanery were The Rt. Rev. Lawrence Provenzano, Bishop of Long Island, Dr. Christine Riordan, President of Adelphi University, Neighbors from 4th, 5th and 6th streets around the Cathedral’s historic Close, leaders from Rotary, Kiwanis, The Garden City Chamber of Commerce, The Garden City Foundation, the Central Property Owners Association, Cathedral Clergy and new members of the Cathedral Congregation. The Cathedral’s 132nd year of prayer, study and service begins with Sunday Masses on September 17th at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. All are welcome.

Barbara Guy, member of the Cathedral, Susan MacDonald, of the Garden City Foundation and RotaCare, Pamela Tietjen of the Cathedral, and Jeanne Provenzano, wife of the Bishop

Canon Musician Larry Tremsky, Director of Music at the Cathedral, with Cathedral member Miriam Walls and Joanna Yoho, wife of the Dean

Dean Sniffen addressing the crowd with his wife Joanna

Dr. Christine Riordan of Adelphi University and The Rt. Rev. Lawrence Provenzano, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island

Adelphi University’s talented theatre students will perform Silent Sky, a play examining the life and work of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Marlee Koenigsberg. Silent Sky will run from Tuesday, October 3 through Sunday, October 8 in the Black Box Theatre in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC), 1 South Ave, Garden City. When Henrietta Leavitt begins to work at the Harvard observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and possibility of love. The true story of Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Social progress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly complications;

Henrietta Leavitt and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth. There will be a post-show discussion following the performance on Wednesday, October 4. Professor Martin Garrell of the physics department will discuss the unsung women of science, and Professor Cindy Maguire (acting associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and academic director of Levermore Global Scholars) will be discussing the importance of a STEAM education. The 2:00 p.m. performance on Saturday, October 7 will be open captioned for deaf and hard of hearing patrons. Open captioning is made possible through Adelphi’s Center for Health Innovation. The Adelphi PAC is one of Long Island’s premier cultural arts venues for entertainment of all kinds. Tickets are currently on sale for $30 with discounts available to seniors, students and alumni. Information is available at the Lucia and Steven N. Fischer Box Office at 516.877.4000 or boxoffice@ adelphi.edu. Regular box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 1:006:00 p.m. The box office is also open two hours before most scheduled performances.

Tweens attend solar eclipse workshop at the GC Library

Science teacher Chris Buchman helped tweens make Solar Eclipse viewers using cereal boxes during the Tween Solar Eclipse Workshop, which was held Monday, August 21 at the Library and was a joint program between the Young Adult and Children’s Departments.

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Back to School at St. Anne’s School

The first days of school at Saint Anne’s are a fun filled, exciting time for all! Even before the very first student steps off the school bus, the Home School Association is busy welcoming the new families to school. Each August the Home School Association hosts a New Parent Cocktail Party held in the school cafeteria. This year Saint Anne’s School warmly welcomes 67 new families to their school community! As the new school year begins, the students can’t wait to meet their new teachers and to be reunited with friends they haven’t seen since June. And, of course, there are many new friendships to be made as well. Soon the apprehension of the first day of school melts away to unveil the excitement of a new school year ahead. During the first week, a back to school mass is held in Saint Anne’s Church. This mass is

where students, teachers, and family members gather to usher in the school year as a Catholic School Community. It is during this mass each school year that Monsignor Tom Harold gives the students a word to live by, with each letter standing for another word. This school year, Msgr. Tom challenged the students to live a life of PEACE; with P standing for Prayer, E = Eucharist, A = Ask, C = Caring, and E = Encourage. Following mass, parents and family members are invited to a Welcome Back Breakfast held in the cafeteria. This is a great opportunity for parents to catch up with friends after a long summer away. The students, teachers and parents are looking forward to a wonderful 2017-2018 school year!

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WPOA announces new website

At the Spring Officers and Directors meeting of the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA), the members voted to form a new Technology Committee with Vice President RoseAnn Vernice as Chair. The committee has been hard at work assessing an overall review of the WPOA’s use of the Internet and achieving a long-term goal of updating its website. Tommy Rivera, Director of the WPOA, (owner of Web Media 151 - Internet Solutions Consulting Company) (webmedia151.com), used his expertise to establish an updated website. President of the WPOA, Gerry Kelly praised the efforts of Tommy and the new committee: “Tommy worked long hours putting the new site together and his team saved the WPOA significant funds through their dedication.” The newly formed Technology Committee consists of Tommy Rivera,

Maureen Traxler, Joe Licari, Lauren Grima and chair, RoseAnn Vernice. Over the next month the team and staff of the WPOA will get more training and further improve the site. Please take a look at the site and send any comments to Gerry Kelly at gerry7th@gmail.com or text 302-547-0800. The WPOA, under the leadership of Director of Membership, Lauren Grima, has also launched a Facebook site “Garden City Western Property Owners Association” for WPOA members. Please look at the page and spread the word on another new WPOA initiative. The Technology Committee will be working on a set of regulations to propose to its by laws in 2018. It will review some of the issues at our General Meeting on Tuesday September 19 at 7:30 pm at Homestead School. Please come out and join the WPOA!

Vice President of the WPOA, RoseAnn Vernice congratulates Tommy Rivera on his work updating our website: gcwpoa.com

SOCIALLY SPEAKING

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October is just around the corner and so far the weather has been very nice. Let us all hope that this continues and while it is always nice to see the snow from inside your warm house, let us hope that most of it will go where the skiers go and not in town. A dusting looks nice and leaves us as quickly as it comes. That is my hope. The Garden City Community Church will be the scene of their annual Chrysanthemum Bridge. This will be held on Monday, October 16th at noon. The homemade sandwiches are delicious and so is the dessert. At $25 per person it is a good bargain. Susan Bashian is taking the reservations so get your table together and get your checks in to Sue. The deadline is Thursday, October 12th. It makes for a lovely afternoon for all players. Wednesday, September 27th is the Friendship Luncheon at the Westbury Manor for the members and guests of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead. Get your reservations to Judith Dolan at 19 Princeton Street. This Luncheon will be the kick off for the Community Club’s start of the new season. You can make your decision on your choice of entrée - beef, chicken, salmon or vegetarian at the restaurant. Get your check in the amount of $60 per person as soon as possible Time is fleeting! The first program for the start of the Community Club’s season will begin on Wednesday, October 4trh with Jean McCormick and her “Music in the Air” choices that will really beguile you. What a good start this will be and you will leave the program humming one of her melodies. From the office of the President of Adelphi University I can share some very good news with you. Adelphi’s Class of 2021 is the second largest incoming class of students in the history of Adelphi. They have a tradition of raising a flag in the Ruth S. Harley University Center for each country represented in the student body. Since I knew Ruth quite well, I am sure that she would be very pleased. Many were the students from not only Garden City but also

from all of Long Island and the world. Those of us living in Garden city also made a good showing in the student body and I am proud to say that I was one of them. One sad note was heard in Garden City with the news that our American Legion Post - the William Bradford Turner Post No. 265 might be in trouble due to a drop in membership. Since last year they have lost six regular members. The Post has always met in the evening along with the ladies group. Perhaps if the meetings could be held during the day time they would get more response. Many organizations have switched to meeting in the day as when one grows older you are not comfortable with driving at night. The Legion Post here in town should be able to find a place to meet in the daytime when they could see where they were going. The G.C. Post runs our Memorial Day Parade, gives awards to students in Garden City Schools from the Sutliff Trust and does so much more than just their work on the parade that I feel somehow they could use a helping hand. The ladies’ group from the Auxiliary do so much also for the veterans in various hospitals and nursing homes here on Long Island that if they were not to be here any longer there would be a void that might not be able to take up the slack. Joining a Post not in Garden City would not be a good answer as they would have to go out of town to meet with them. We here in Garden City would lose our Memorial Day Parade and that would be another loss. If you have any suggestions for them I am sure they would listen to them. If you are a veteran who has not joined the Post maybe you could let them know what you might like to see and maybe then join them. My feeling - and I do not know if they would like it - should be to be to meet in the day time. Find place that would help you out. My best wishes to you guys and of course to the ladies.

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Fair (Students Only) in Library from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. • Tuesday, 10/3: Fall Sports Yearbook photos in Gym at 2:45 pm • Tuesday, 10/3: “Financial Aid Night: Mary Lawyer, Siena College” in GCHS Library at 7:00 pm • Thursday, 10/5: 1st Quarter Progress Reports available on School Tools • Thursday, 10/5: November SAT and Subject Tests Registration Deadline • Friday, 10/6: October ACT (Late Registration) Deadline • Friday, 10/6: Senior Panoramic Photo at 2:30 pm • Friday, 10/6: Senior Portrait Selection Due via online/phone to Island Photography by 11:59 pm

PTA Membership: Myth or Fact #2

Myth: Only moms with kids in the schools and teachers join the PTA Fact: Last year 1,100 men joined the GC PTA. A strong PTA needs the support of both caregivers, grandparents, teachers, school staff, and community residents. Anyone who cares about children should be a PTA member. Consider a Family or Pride Membership and enroll two adults today. PTA is for teachers and the T in GC PTA is loud and proud. 100% GC teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and board trustees are members and enroll every year - compared to only 60% of our school families.Enroll today at http://bit.ly/JoinGCPTAToday • Monday, 10/2: Deadline for GC PTA online incentive bit.ly/ JoinGCPTAToday

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GC Sportswear

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

National PTA Reflections Contest: “Within Reach”

National PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student recognition program to encourage artistic creativity in the classroom and at home. Thanks to your support of the GC PTA, we can sponsor this very popular program. Last year, nearly 500 students participated in Reflections. • Monday, November 6th - Deadline for PTA Reflections entries at your child’s school. Visit the link: http://bit. ly/ReflectionsInfo on our website for additional information.

The “Super” Search is On!

Garden City Public School’s Board of Education invites members of the Garden City community to attend and participate in the process of developing a profile of the school district’s new, permanent superintendent. Please join us for one or both of these forums to

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Garden City PTA News

GC PTA Sportswear online store closes on October 23rd... great deals on cash & carry items at Homecoming (10/14) and Sportswear Saturday (10/21)! help the Board of Education establish a profile of the characteristics and experience that community members would like to see in the new superintendent, and to aid the Board in formulating critical interview questions for the slate of candidates. Here is how YOU can be involved in this most important process: Complete the online survey before 10/2. This survey is anonymous and confidential! Visit www.ecrasurvey. com/gardencity and remember to add any and all additional thoughts and comments you may have at the end. The search firm is listening! • Friday, 9/29: GCPS Community Forum for Superintendent Search in Lower Conference Room in GC Public Library at 9:30 am • Wednesday, 10/11: Board of Education Work Session Topic: Superintendent Search Process at GCHS Library at 8:15 p.m.

Did you reserve your seat for The Gift of Failure?

The Garden City Parent Teacher Association is sponsoring an upcoming community event you will not want to miss. Best-selling author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed and contributing writer for The Atlantic and The New York Times, Jessica Lahey will speak to Garden City parents and residents on Tuesday, October 24th at 7:30 pm at the GCHS Auditorium. Ms. Lahey will also present to all GCMS and GCHS students

and GCPS faculty over a two-day period October 24 - 25th. Ms. Lahey offers practical advice that will have a lasting impact on family dynamics and parenting, advancing the ultimate goal of raising independent, resilient and intrinsically motivated children. There is no cost for this event – registration is required. Visit bit.ly/JessicaLaheyTickets to reserve your seat today. To learn more about the Ms. Lahey and The Gift of Failure visit www.jessicalahey.com. Books will be sold before the presentation outside the auditorium. Ms. Lahey will sign books at the end of the evening.

Upcoming GC PTA Meeting

• Tuesday, 10/3: Homestead at 9:30 am • Wednesday, 10/4: Hemlock at 9:30 am • Thursday, 10/5: Stewart at 9:30 am. At this meeting there will be a “general membership vote to approve the GC PTA Bylaws Please note the general membership vote to approve the 201718 GC PTA Budget has been moved to the High School PTA Meeting on November 2nd at 9:15 am.

Attention Middle School Parents/Guardians

• Thursday, 10/5: 1st Quarter Progress Reports available on School Tools

Attention High School Parents/Guardians

• Tuesday, 10/3: GCHS Mini College

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Since 1945, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association has been dedicated to serving children and families in our community. Today’s Garden City PTA is a network of parents, teachers, administrators and community members devoted to the educational, social and emotional success of children. Our commitment to creating a collaborative environment where families and the school community can work together has and will continue to foster positive change in our schools and within our community. Together we are a powerful voice for all our children, a relevant resource for our families and a strong advocate for public education. Through our annual membership drive and fundraising efforts we are able to provide cultural programs, speaker engagements, health and safety programs, monetary awards to high school seniors and so much more. Many of our events and programs have become longstanding traditions in our schools and for our students. Our grants have enhanced the educational experience for students in each of our seven schools. Our members can be found volunteering their time and talents in our schools and throughout our community. Thank you to all who support the Garden City PTA. Together we can achieve great things!

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“Stress management: A mindful approach”

As part of a wellness initiative that focuses on highlighting and reducing the negative effects of stress, NYU Winthrop Hospital is offering a free seminar to the community, “Stress Management: A Mindful Approach,” on Thursday, October 12, at 7 PM. The interactive program will be held in the NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, in Room G018. Deepan Singh, MD, Psychiatrist in the Department of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop, will explain the compelling mind-body connection, and its role in managing health. Carole Filangieri, PhD, Psychologist in the Department of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop, will demonstrate proven techniques that can improve wellness by manag-

ing stress and anxiety. Attendees will have an opportunity to practice these techniques and will learn how they can continue using these tools at home. A question and answer period will follow. Limited parking is available at the Research & Academic Center. Additional parking is available at the commuter lot on the corner of First St. and Third Ave., which is free after 6 PM. Parking is also available across the street from the Center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building, which is also free after 6 PM. Entrance to the garage is on First Avenue. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register, please call (516) 663-3916. For information on other free community education programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

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Film series on politics and the media The LI Media Task Force and the Ethical Humanist Society of LI present three documentaries this fall that draw attention to fake and controlled news and the crisis in the media today. Wednesday, October 11 at 7 pm The Brainwashing of My Dad The Brainwashing of My Dad is a 2016 documentary film directed by Jen Senko about her father’s transformation from a non-political Democrat into a political Republican. The film unravels the deliberate shift of the country to the right, largely through media manipulations, and shines a light on how it happened, who owns the airwaves, what rights we have as consumers, and what responsibility our government has to keep the airwaves, fair, accurate and accountable to the truth. A Q&A with the filmmaker follows. Wednesday, November 8 at 7 pm Shadows of Liberty Shadows of Liberty examines how the US media are controlled by a handful of corporations exercising extraordinary political, social and economic power. In highly revealing stories, renowned journalists, activists and academics give insider accounts of a broken media

system. Controversial news reports are suppressed, people are censored for speaking out, and lives are shattered as the arena for public expression is turned into a private profit zone. Tracing the story of media manipulation through the years, Shadows Of Liberty poses a crucial question: why have we let a handful of powerful private corporations write the news? Wednesday, December 6 at 7 pm Project Censored The News That Didn’t Make the News Project Censored takes an in-depth look at what is wrong with the news media in the US today. It highlights the work of the media democracy organization Project Censored and its commitment to media literacy education as an antidote to top-down, managed news propaganda and censorship. The Ethical Humanist Society is located at 38 Old Country Road in Garden City (next to the large water tower between Herricks Road and Mineola Boulevard); 516-741-7304. Admission is free. However, a $5 donation is suggested.

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certed efforts on the part of adults who are falling short of seven hours each night. But the following are some simple ways for adults to start getting more rest. • Stick to a routine seven days a week. People tend to alter their sleep routines based on the day of the week, with many going to bed later at night and sleeping in later in the morning on weekends. But the National Sleep Foundation notes that going to bed at the same time each day, including weekends, helps people feel more sleepy at bedtime and fall asleep quickly. • Avoid alcohol in the hours before going to bed. Alcohol can make people feel sleepy, but that effect is short-lived. The sleepiness many people feel after consuming alcohol wears off quickly, and that can lead to interruptions in sleep. • Avoid stimulants in the late afternoon and at

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Chicken soup is good for more than the soul Cold season never seems to take a year off. Experts estimate that colds are so widespread that very few humans escape infection. Some people come down with colds more than once per year. That should not come as too great a surprise, as there are now thought to be more than 200 different strains of cold. For the past 50 years, researchers studied two classes of viruses responsible for a total of roughly 100 different incarnations of the common cold. Two years ago, after development of molecular techniques to look at the viral genome, researchers found a third class of rhinoviruses, according to James Gern, MD, an asthma specialist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. This discovery doubled the number of potential cold viruses. While there’s no cure for the common cold, cold remedies have been around for centuries. Chicken soup remains one of the more popular cold remedies. Grandmothers have long espoused the virtues of chicken soup with regard to treating colds, but now research is backing up those claims. Researchers have long examined the

potential health benefits of chicken soup in an attempt to understand why it seems to be such an effective tonic at treating colds. A 1998 report found that broth may help improve the function of the tiny hairs in noses called cilia. The cilia help prevent contagions from getting into the body. Hot fluids also can help increase the movement of nasal mucus, helping to relieve stuffiness and congestion. Chicken soup also can help reduce inflammation, which often results as the immune system works to fight the cold virus. A study in the journal Chest found that chicken soup appears to inhibit neutrophil chemotaxis, which is

the movement of certain immune cells to mucus membrane surfaces. As a result, mucus production is inhibited and cold symptoms are reduced. Chicken soup is loaded with immune-boosting vegetables and other ingredients that provide phytonutrients. The American Cancer Society defines phytonutrients, or phytochemicals, as plant compounds like carotenoids, lycopene, resveratrol, and phytosterols that are thought to have health-protecting qualities. Chicken soup may also contain onions and garlic, which are believed to have natural antibacterial or antiseptic properties. An easily digestible comfort food, chicken soup also helps a person feel better because it effectively delivers vitamins and minerals. While some profess that homemade chicken soup is the key to fighting a cold, many commercially-made soups fit the bill as well. The salt, steam, vegetables, chicken protein, and soothing broth combine to form a worthy adversary to the common cold.

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night. Alcohol is a depressant that can affect the quality of sleep a person gets. But stimulants can also make it hard to get a good night’s sleep. Nicotine acts as a stimulant in small doses, so smokers should stop smoking that last cigarette before bedtime if they’re not getting decent or adequate sleep. Caffeinated beverages also should be avoided in the late afternoon and at night because caffeine stimulates the nervous system and can make it difficult to fall asleep, even if it’s been several hours since that last cup of coffee. • Take short daytime naps. Some people find that daytime naps improve the quality of their nighttime sleep. That might be due to the link between naps and stress. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that short naps can reduce stress. Reduced stress levels can make it easier to fall asleep at night. Limit naps to between 20 and 30 minutes, as naps that stretch on too long may interfere with nighttime sleep. Sufficient sleep can have a dramatic, positive impact on a person’s quality of life. Developing a good sleep routine and employing additional strategies can help sleep-deprived men and women get more restful nights’ sleep.

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Back to School at St. Joseph School

On Tuesday, September 5th, St. Joseph School welcomed students, faculty and administration to its 77th year of quality Catholic education. Under perfect blue skies, the crowd enthusias-

tically welcomed back old and new students, as well as the new principal, Mr. Brian Colomban who mingled with the student body. Many parents were present for last minute kisses and waves

as the students embarked on an exciting new year at the school. Everyone seemed ready to face the school year head on! Please visit the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website and

Happy 1st Day!

Ready to start the year.

Everyone waiting for the school bell to ring.

All smiles as the school year opens.

Friends reuniting after a fun summer.

see all of the new changes that are happening: www.st-josephschool.com.

GC resident makes debut on television series

Kaylah Bozkurtian, Award of Merit winner for art, and Alan Jian, Scholar Artist for music, with (left to right) Mr. Shawn Uttendorfer, art teacher, Dr. James McCrann, music teacher, and Dr. Nina Prasso, coordinator of Music & the Arts. Congratulations to Garden City High School seniors Kaylah Bozkurtian and Alan Jian for being named as honorees in this year’s Long Island Scholar Artist program. Each year, the Scholar Artist program recognizes students who excel academically and in the areas of either music, visual arts, dance, theater, or media arts. Kaylah is an Award of Merit winner

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Joe Boccia Jr., a Garden City native, will be making his professional television debut on the CBS hit show Scorpion on Monday, October 9 at 10 pm. He appeared in numerous productions in the Garden City School District from a very young age, as well as in many regional theaters. Joe graduated from Garden City High School and The Long Island High School For The Arts in 2011. He then attended The University of Hartford, where he graduated from The Hartt School Conservatory in 2015 with a BFA in Acting. In 2016, he was cast by Theaterworks USA to appear in their national tour until May 2017. Joe relocated to Los Angeles in July 2017 and was cast for his role in Scorpion.

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for art, and Alan Jian is a Scholar Artist for music. The Scholar Artists attended a media kick-off event at Half Hollow Hills East on September 14th, will be featured in an upcoming issue of Newsday, and will be honored at a Gala Reception at the Tilles Center, LIU-C.W. Post in the spring of 2018.

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First day of school at Community Church Nursery School

The little children of the Community Church Nursery School (CCNS) were happy to meet their new friends and faculty for the 2017-2018 school year. The first day of school had beautiful weather, so the children had fun activities inside the classroom and out on the Playscape. The Playscape, CCNS’ unique playground, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. It was designed by Rusty Keeler of Planet Earth Playscapes, who

found inspiration for his design from our local area with its gardens, trees, and beaches with sensory experiences for the children through music, play, imagination and exercise. “The first day of school is so exciting - everything is possible. The children come ready to learn, make friends and have fun,” said Cathie McCullough, CCNS director. Parents and children dropped off supplies for the Hurricane Harvey

Diaper Collection that was organized by Elizabeth Cendan. They collected close to 2,000 diapers, plus formula, wipes, and other baby necessities. The Cendan family will be shipping everything to the Texas Diaper Bank. The parents picked up the new handbook and directory the nursery school gives out each year. The Community Church Nursery School has a nurturing, child-friendly environment for the education

of young children. There are limited openings in the 2, 3 and 4-year-old classes. Call 746-1756 or visit www. GCCCNURSERYSCHOOL.com for more information or to schedule a tour. You can also visit the school’s Facebook page at “Garden City Community Church Nursery School.”

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Sandbox fun. Double slide.

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Mom and Dad are here.

Higher than mom.

New directory and handbook for GCNS for the 2017-2018.

Outdoor chalkboard.

All together.

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Garden City students march in 60th Annual Steuben Day Parade in Manhattan BY ANDREA GALVEZ, GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL GERMAN TEACHER

On Saturday, September 16th, Garden City Middle School German language students marched in the 60th Annual German-American Steuben Day Parade in New York City. The students marched up 5th Avenue from 67th to 86th Street along with their teacher, Frau Galvez, teacher chaperone Señora Porter, teachers’ assistants Susan Wallach and Nancy Fiumaro, and parent chaperones Mrs. Kerimian, Mr. Noll, and Mrs. Rust. The annual parade was named after Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian-born General who served under General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War. It is held every year on the third Saturday in September and was founded in 1957 by German-American immigrants who wanted to keep the traditions of their

Marchers with the Garden City Middle School banner homeland alive. This year marked the 60th annual celebration of the great achievements of German, Austrian, and Swiss immigrants in the United States and the New York City Steuben

Sixth graders anxiously waited for the parade to start!

Day Parade has grown into the largest event of its kind in the U.S. The Steuben Parade brings together the entire German-American community, and many groups come from

A Garden City eigth grader and his dad proudly displayed their German hats!

These gentlemen came from Germany with their “Schützenverein” just to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the parade!

overseas to attend this event every year. These include marching bands, musical groups, costume weavers, and representatives of various clubs and organizations from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, as well as the USA and Canada, wearing their traditional German costumes or Trachten. The Parade honors one or more Grand Marshals who are either American citizens with a German background or German citizens with a distinct relationship to America. This year, the Grand Marshals were Admiral Manfred Nielson of the German Armed Forces, and Mr. Heinz Buck, former president of The German-American Committee of Greater York. After the parade, the Garden City students and their chaperones enjoyed gelato outside the Guggenheim Museum and visited the Ancient Playground in Central Park. A great time was had by all. It was, in a word – wunderbar!

Seventh and eighth grade GCMS girls enjoyed their time at the Ancient Playground in New York City.

Garden City students took a break from the sun for a group picture on Fifth Avenue.

47 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of PAKA REALTY, LLC, Art of Org. filed SSNY 12/19/2005. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY to mail copy of process served to 607 Fulton Ave., Hempstead NY 11550. Purpose: any lawful activity. GC 0682 6X 8/25; 9/1,8,15,22,29 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation: H & R Trucks LLC, a New York limited liability company. File with NYS Department of State Division of Corporations and State Records on August 8, 2017 NY office location Nassau County, the general nature of the business is to distribute office supplies in the Long Island area. The office physical address is 30 Branch Place, Roosevelt NY 11575 GC 0684 6X 8/25; 9/1,8,15,22,29 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Fit to Function Occupational Therapy Services, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 6-9-2017. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the PLLC at 11 Capri Court, Dix Hills NY 11746. Purpose: any lawful purpose. GC 0685 6x 8/25; 9/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of limited

liability company (LLC). Name of (LLC): 3 D’s Empowerment Circle, LLC Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/28/2017. NY office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon her is: United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Purpose of the LLC, is any lawful purpose. GC 0688 6X 09/29,10/06,13,20,27,11/03 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Blue Trail Realty, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) 7/20/2017. Location: Nassau. SSNY designated for service of process and shall mail copy of process served against the LLC to Registered Agent: Kathleen Hay, Blue Trail Realty, 1010 Franklin Ave, Set 300, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: Real Estate. GC 0689 6X 09/29,10/06,13,20,27,11/03 VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on September 21, 2017, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Garden City, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Garden City, New York, adopted September 21, 2017,

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authorizing the acquisition of an apparatus ladder fire truck, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,400,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,400,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to acquire an apparatus ladder fire truck; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,400,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; and STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of $1,400,000 bonds of the Village to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of $1,400,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is twenty (20) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the

Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: September 21, 2017 Karen M. Altman Village Clerk GC 0690 1X 09/29 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION TO PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Garden City, New York, will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in said Village, at 8:00 p.m. on the 5th day of October 2017, upon the following pro-

posed Local Law entitled: “Local Law to Amend Chapter 68 of the Village Code (Building Construction Administration) to Add Uniform Permit Expiration Dates, Codify Permit and Inspection Fees; and to Address On-Site Storage of Construction Materials and Debris in the Village of Garden City.” Classification of Action (Staff Recommendation: Type II - Exempt from SEQRA). A copy of the proposed local law is available for inspection in the Office of the Village Clerk during normal business hours. Dated: September 26, 2017 Garden City, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK KAREN M. ALTMAN VILLAGE CLERK The Incorporated Village of Garden City does not discriminate on the basis of disability for admission to, access to, or participation in its programs, activities or public meetings, and has designated Karen M. Altman, Village Clerk, as Disability Compliance Coordinator. Persons with a disability who wish to attend a meeting should contact Karen Altman at least 24 hours in advance of meeting at: 351 Stewart Avenue Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 465-4051 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GC 0691 1X 09/29

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GARDEN CITY UPDATE - NEWS AND INFORMATION Mayor@gardencityny.net From page 10 to Headquarters, located at the west side of Village Hall; Station 2 located at Edgemere Road and Stewart Avenue; and Station 3 located at St. James Street North and Clinton Road. “Regardless of whether we have volunteer firemen or paid firemen, what’s important is that the firefighters who protect our Village have safe buildings and the proper equipment,” Trustee Robert Bolebruch, who serves as Fire Commissioner, said. Each firehouse will be evaluated from an engineering standpoint to determine what, if any. improvements need to be made. “We must maintain these facilities for our firefighters. Our responsibility is to make sure they have what they need,” Trustee Bolebruch added. Cameron Engineering has done work for the Village in the area of Recreation and Parks and officials are confident in the firm’s work. A special team within Cameron that has worked on more than 150 projects for the FDNY since 2013 will perform the analysis, according to Village Administrator Ralph Suozzi.

Strategic Plans Projects

The Department of Recreation and Parks is continuing in-house projects such as the renovation of the ball fields at neighborhood parks Hemlock and Tullamore. The next Strategic Plan projects include replacement of the Community Park playground and

replacement of the exterior doors on the St. Paul’s Field House. Both projects are in the pre-bid phase with specifications being compiled by the Department of Public Works, according to Kevin Ocker, chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Cultural and Recreational Affairs. “We hope to be out to bid within the next month with work to be scheduled upon award of the bid. Regarding the renovation of ball fields as outlined in the Strategic Plan, staff will be utilizing a new “Beam Clay” product on all infields that will improve playing conditions. In addition, Mr. Ocker stated that the Board of Trustees, the Recreation Department and the Recreation Commission are continuing to review and consider other facilities to rehabilitate, including possible changes to the infield at Community Park Field #1.

Public Hearing on Proposed Building Code Changes

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 68 of the Village Code to add uniform building permit expiration dates, codify permit and inspection fees and address on-site storage of construction materials and debris. Proposed changes would limit the length of time that building permits remain active. For example, in the case of building a residential home, permits

National Charity League hosts drive for hurricane relief National Charity League, Inc., Garden City Chapter will be hosting a drive for Hurricane Harvey and Irma victims on Saturday, September 30th from 9am to 4pm at St. Paul’s (under overhang in parking lot). They will be collecting backpacks, pencils, pens, pencil cases, toiletries and baby supplies (i.e. diapers, bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers). Drop off anytime between 9-4. They will be teaming with sister

chapters of NCL in the Houston and S. Florida areas for their direct disbursement to local churches and schools. Please spread the word! Thank you for your help for this much needed endeavor. Any questions about the Drive should be directed to Margaret Gardner at jojr42@msn.com or Sasha Iudica at sashaiudica@gmail.com .

Blood drive at St. Joseph’s The St. Joseph - Bishop Baldwin Council # 15809 Knights of Columbus in Garden City is sponsoring a Blood Drive this Sunday, October 1, from 7:45 am – 1:45 pm in the St. Joseph School gymnasium located at 121 Fourth Street, Garden City. All eligible donors are encouraged to donate blood. To schedule a convenient

appointment time, please call 516-3192459. Walk-ins are welcome as well! Long Island Blood Services is asking for blood donors to be sure that the community blood supply is at a secure level in anticipation of sending blood to hurricane impacted communities. For questions regarding medical eligibility please call 1-800-688-0900.

would only be valid for two years from the date of grant. As currently drafted, an extension of time is possible but only if the work has been substantially completed. For smaller jobs or standalone permits (i.e. plumbing, fence, mechanical and electrical), it is proposed that permits would remain active for six months. These permits can also be extended with substantial progress prior to the expiration date. If the permit expires, all new application fees will be required. These changed are being considered because we believe, and residents have complained, that projects go on for too long. This change will also prevent construction sites from being used for storing materials and other construction equipment with no active construction. The code changes being considered also address changes that deposits will be forfeited if work permits are not closed out after a certain period of time. In far too many circumstances, permits remain open for years and the Village cannot continuously track who owns the deposits. Home ownership changes and contractors come and go. Our Building and Finance Departments cannot track these deposits over time without unnecessary use of manpower resources. This will include older, outstanding permits if not closed by a set date that will be determined when the local law is discussed and enacted. Currently the proposal states all deposits will

be forfeited as of January 1, 2018 for unclosed, old applications.

Water Tower Replacement

Trustees have engaged the professional services of H2M Water to provide engineering services (sampling and analysis plan, field observation, soil investigation, lab testing and soil characterization letter report) associated with the soil quality investigation at the Old Country Road elevated water storage tank facility. H2M will also provide professional engineering services (design of additional tank options, bidding assistance, construction administration and construction inspection) during the construction associated with the replacement of the tank. Last week, because of ambiguities and conflicts between New York State General Municipal procurement laws, some old court rulings and the terms of some potential grant opportunities, the Village has decided to re-bid the water tower replacement project. We expect the bid process to be completed in approximately six weeks.

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IN MEMORIAM Georges Michel Barruel

Georges Michel Barruel passed away on September 9, 2017 at the age of 86. Georges, who went by Michel his whole life, was born in Grenoble. France on Nov. 2, 1930 to Henri and Georgette Barruel. He was the middle child of 5 brothers. He attended Ecole Central de Lyon in France and received a degree in mechanical engineering. He married the love of his life Maryse, on Nov. 5th, 1960 and they were married for 54 years until the time of her death in 2015. Michel worked for Bureau Veritas as an Engineer for over 40 years. His work took him to England for two years, New York City for 13 years (he and his family resided in Garden City during that time) and then Paris for the remainder of his time at Bureau Veritas. He had 3 children Eric, Nathalie and Marie-Laure. Growing up in the French Alps, he was an avid skier. He also loved to play tennis and in his later years golf. He loved to read and cook. After the passing of his beloved

Maryse he came to Malibu to live with his daughter and son in law and their children. He was content to sit outside and watch the ocean. Michel was a loving father and grandfather who was determined to share his love for life with his family. He was very focused on sharing his French heritage; love for cooking, family vacations on the slopes and a good bottle of (French) wine with those lucky enough to have known him. He was not a judgmental man, always welcoming people with diverse interests, cultures and opinions. You can judge a man by the sense of purpose of his family as well as the richness in the lifelong friendships he accumulates. By either measure Michel had an extraordinary life that will live on through generations through all who had known him. He is survived by his three children, their spouses, Gillian, Michael and Alan and his six grandchildren, Samantha, Jake, Meghan, Ryan, Margot and Ben.

From page 3 agree about the state it is in, as Pinnola and other Historical Society members have been inside in recent years. But Pinnola’s answer was that the building is in quite a “beautiful state.” Minuto then likened the situation over its structural development to saving the life of a sick patient who needs their appendix removed – “if the doctor said it’s coming out, it’s coming out or you would die,” he said. He warns Pinnola and other residents that St. Paul’s is a sick building that needs to be fixed, otherwise the village is in danger of losing the building if it just collapses due to deterioration. “If we handcuff ourselves we will lose the building. Keep an open mind to understand how to save the building. To this point, it has been all words. Let’s understand what the building needs,” Trustee Minuto said. Pinnola and Trustee Minuto also disagreed out loud about the weight of St. Paul’s being part of the National Register of Historic Places. Pinnola told the Board the National Register is not a small insignificant group, instead it is part of the United States’ Department of the Interior. Its history is online at NPS.gov, the website of the National Parks Service: “authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s

National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.” The Village of Garden City, as the owner of the property which was declared (by a Board of Trustees’ almost 13 years ago) preserved parkland, has a number of options made available to utilize through the Register status if it elects to, according to the NPS website. This includes opportunities for specific preservation incentives such as federal preservation grants for planning and rehabilitation; federal investment tax credits; reservation easements to nonprofit organizations; International Building Code fire and life safety code alternatives, and possible New York State tax benefit and grant opportunities. Trustee Robert Bolebruch moved into Garden City in 1995, and he spoke about the last 23 years of the saga following the village’s purchase of St. Paul’s in 1992. He stressed to residents, “in reality if we are all honest about it, the building should have been addressed within the first 10 years from the purchase,” or prior to 2002, he said at the meeting. Two nights earlier Bolebruch was at Homestead School, speaking to his WPOA membership, and he revis-

ited the St. Paul’s issues and the recent reporting on preservationists’ pushback to the board’s plans, documented in The Garden City News in August and September. His message, coming up to two audiences last week, was that the Board of Trustees “will finally be looking at this in a realistic way.” “We want to do is have true understanding of what the condition is inside the St. Paul’s building. From 1995 I have seen every stage of this that has gone on. There’s things to understand before we hear about private developments, 55 and older condo housing, or working with Adelphi University to renovate St. Paul’s and use it. In 1992 the village acquired the former school campus for $7,290,000. The purpose of that money was for the use of the fields and use of residents. The purpose was the use of the community. The lawsuit brought in 1997 and settled in 2002 basically said forget about all those other uses, the purpose you have is use by the village residents,” Bolebruch said. He also referenced the December 16, 2004 vote by then-Mayor Miller and the Board of Trustees, with a 5-4 count, to declare St. Paul’s parkland. “I was there at the December 2004 meeting when they voted on it. Once you do that, there are certain provisional restrictions that come up. The reality is many of you are aware that

the Board now is highly committed and we are going to spend $60,000 to hire two engineering firms to evaluate St. Paul’s. I know residents have heard that many times before and other times the village hired an engineering firm, and the cycle repeated itself with expenditures of hundreds of thousands. The difference today is the building is now 25 years older and unaddressed. What will we do? We are not spending some money to see what number of ideas come up and we will do this and that. Now the engineers will come back to tell us structurally, this is how the conditions are, the floors, clock tower, the chapel. At that point once the Board of Trustees has that information we are then going to see our choices going forward. We will get a true understanding of it now and hopefully move forward,” he said. T.J. Michon, a WPOA director, asked Bolebruch at the September 21 Board of Trustees’ meeting if the agenda carries a “Part 2” to what the WPOA heard 48 hours prior, on September 19. Bolebruch said yes, the planning to specify the recreational facility usage and need to add new fields moved forward within the two days last week. At the WPOA’s September 19 meeting Gloria Weinrich, Garden City Library vice chair and a Western POA director, told Bolebruch she was concerned See page 50

Handicapped spaces for 7th Street rejected

From page 3 that existing guidelines from PROWAG – Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines – call for a flat area to be adjacent to a handicapped person’s parked vehicle. The elements VHB looked into for Seventh Street parking include the street’s “access aisles, curb ramps, sidewalk cross slope, (drain) grate openings, vertical drops and adjacent appurtenances.” All of the items, Winkelman told the Commission last week, must be brought up to compliance with established standards should handicapped parking be approved and eventually built. As components of the parking areas in downtown Garden City, VHB Engineering looked into municipal lots 7S and 7N “to understand the accessibility along Seventh Street as it exists today.” An issue related to handicapped space configurations was the sidewalk width for the street, and on Seventh that exceeds 14 feet including the rightof-ways. Winkelman detailed the components involved and told the Traffic Commission, “VHB cannot recommend the handicapped spaces without alterations according to PROWAG.” Among the challenges, he showed the Commission that the ends of Seventh Street blocks are signalized intersec-

tions, and no parking is permitted within 30 feet of a signalized intersection. Also there’s limited shoulder area is available for a parking lane due to left turn lanes. Kelly, a former City Councilman in Wilmington, Delaware, saw a one-sided argument against the three on-street handicapped spaces taking shape. He soon called Winkelman’s delivery a “sky-is-falling presentation.” He challenged its validity and brought up case law contrasting Winkelman’s points. Kelly said the engineering dissection used PROWAG regulations to show a hardship for the Village of Garden City to install handicapped spaces. He asserted that Winkelman did not cover the PROWAG requirements for handicapped parking to be together with on-street parking. “He’s estimated 60 spaces but at meetings we have discussed there is a total of 78 parking spaces along Seventh Street. How can you say on one hand there is PROWAG regulations to consider but on the other hand you don’t mention requirements,” for a number of handicapped spaces per PROWAG. He (Winkelman) picks and chooses what he wanted to explain to you. With case law when you explore it in terms of equal footing and configurations, the village is out of compliance,” he told the Commission.

Kelly argues that there is case law on record for space requirements. He contends that configurations were a standard part of the handicapped space allocations, and “you (a municipality) cannot have all the handicapped spaces in the back parking lots.” “Configuration is a key part of legal cases that have been argued for the disabled. You can’t leave the front parking area only for the people who can walk. To not bring up configuration at a hearing in front of the village – I think you’ve left out a void in whole the matter of case law. Equal footing, which dates back to Constitutional law, is another huge factor with how states value the Constitution. The disabled are not being treated correctly as the gentleman did not bring up configuration and equal footing,” he told the Traffic Commission. Winkelman replied that there’s specific language for regulations impacting lined parking versus metered parking on municipal blocks. “There is no requirement from PROWAG that says you have to put in on-street handicapped spaces, from my knowledge. The Seventh Street parking is not long-term metered and physically striped, that is the difference. In the later sections of PROWAG sections it talks about standard on-street spaces

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Firms hired as St. Paul’s recreation facility plan moves ahead

that aren’t marked,” Winkelman said. He said contrary to Kelly’s thoughts there is case law supporting the compliance with PROWAG guidelines. The Central Property Owners’ Association President Michael Tiedemann asked about the potential for more handicapped spaces in the back of the stores, in parking lots 7S and 7N. Trustee Hyer replied that handicapped spaces do exist there. While there are three now and that may seem like too few, Hyer told residents that current configurations exceed what is required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. Tiedemann asked about an estimated cost for adding the three handicapped spaces. Winkelman said it would depend on the entire project’s scope. Trustee Hyer turned to Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco, who said if the village reduced the crown of the road for Seventh Street without sidewalk work and curb-cuts. “The crown was approaching $400,000 to do something of that nature,” he said. Hyer confirmed with DiFrancisco that this would be a first stage of a multi-step process per PROWAG guidelines Winkelman explained. Tiedemann says $400,000 as a start seemed like “an unreasonable See page 50

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Chamber of Commerce hears debate of county executive candidates

From page 3 County Interim Finance Board that suggested reducing some services, especially those related to public safety. "A budget is about priorities," he commented. Curran, who is running on an anti-corruption platform, said that she would seek to restore faith that the county government's honesty. She said that she would ensure that the county does not make sweetheart deals with its vendors. "We all pay a corruption tax," she said. Both candidates said they are against the increasing fees that have been imposed by county government. Curran said real estate transfer fees in particular are discouraging young people from

buying homes here. Martins agreed, pointing out that the fee to file a "mortgage satisfaction" with the county is now over $500. He pointed out that he wasn't part of the county legislature that imposed the fees. On the question of ethics reform, Martins said that he would like the County to follow the same ethics rules as the state government follows. Specifically the state requires extensive disclosure forms from officials and follows up to makes sure there aren't conflicts of interest. He said the county Ethics Board has no staff or budget, and that should change. Martins said he supports term limits for the county executive and county legislators. "This should not be a career for

anybody," he said. Curran said she agrees that term limits are needed and supports an independent Inspector General for the county."

I will not hire anyone who has a leadership position in either party," she said.

Another loss in the MHANY housing discrimination lawsuit From page 3 Judge Spatt also required that until 2019, ten percent of all newly constructed developments of five units or more be reserved for affordable housing. The judge also required that the Village hire

a Fair Housing Compliance Officer and that it join the Nassau County Urban Consortium, an association of municipalities that work together on housing issues.

Firms hired as St. Paul’s recreation facility plan moves ahead

From page 49 about the possible demolition of the cottages behind St. Paul’s. Cathedral Nursery School renewed its lease of the four cottages behind St. Paul’s this June, running until June 30, 2019, with a $2,640 monthly fee paid to the village. The nursery school first moved there in 2003. Weinrich noted that the removal of the cottages would mean more grounds for turf fields, and she asked Trustee Bolebruch about the trade-off in rental and generating money from recreational usage. Speaking to the WPOA that night Bolebruch called the cottages “a perfect partnership” for the village. He says he

formed that opinion with the business perspective and after visiting one of the cottages for a 50-year reunion recently held on a Sunday. “I walked around and saw all the improvements with the cottages as facilities. Both the village and they have benefitted from that (rental) relationship. That discussion has not been brought up at all. As far as everything else nothing has been formally ‘drilled down,” he said. On September 21 Bolebruch did not comment on the cottages, but he stated a need to follow the feedback of the engineering firms. Also at the September 21 Board meeting Dennis Donnelly, executive director of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and former village trustee from the East, gave a thor-

ough explanation on the success of the summer 2017 season of Friday Night Promenades along Seventh Street. Among the highlights were giving away over 37,000 party favors or decorations (like holiday-themed sunglasses, grass skirts and cowboy hats). Donnelly said the Chamber estimates over 1800 people attended each of the four-hour events on Friday nights in summer, with a total of over 27,000 visiting Seventh Street during promenade season. He commented that it’s made clear each time a promenade was held, with families holding babies and small children in strollers up to their high school-age siblings or relatives, is how young the Village of Garden City’s population has become. He com-

mends the Board’s decision to hire the firms for planning St. Paul’s future, and the intended use for recreation is one he believes many residents will be thrilled to hear about. Donnelly says a frequent question that comes his way from the many active Garden City families he interacts with is, “why don’t we have an indoor sports facility like other villages, Rockville Centre or Garden City Park? Or why do we have to go play hockey and skate at the rink in Syosset?” he told the Board of Trustees last Thursday night. “The demographics mean you are going in the right direction, and the contracts represent a good first step to address village facilities and St. Paul’s,” Donnelly said during public comments.

Handicapped spaces for 7th Street rejected

From page 49 number for 10 spots let alone three spots.” Hyer reminded him that is just the crown and not taking consideration the ramps, pavers, drainage and moving utilities (cables) equipment. Pat DiMattia, the CPOA liaison said Winkelman’s data touched on the major issue of Seventh Street – for the entire stretch from Franklin Avenue to the Garden City Public Library, new or additional drainage considerations would require mass construction. A resident commented that not every building and store along Seventh Street today has access from the rear lots, 7S and 7N, and a prime example is Leo’s restaurant. She said to get into Leo’s the access is minimal as the Lot 7S configuration makes it “the busy end for stores” and going from the egress (turning right into 7S from Franklin Avenue) is the equivalent of putting a handicapped person’s life at risk, especially if they are in a wheelchair. Trustee Hyer replied that the effort in mind was putting some handicapped spaces on Seventh Street.

“That’s what it was about, whether we can do it or not – not whether any stores need to have accessibility from the back lots. We were talking about this and I went into this to try and make it work and add handicapped parking to Seventh Street. If we can comment on that I would appreciate it,” Hyer told the audience. Another resident asked Winkelman about looking to add handicapped spaces near the entranceways to lots 7S and 7N. “Seventh Street is unique as we have a lot of entrances in to back parking lots which also have curb access. Without alterations that should be explored,” she said. He answered that PROWAG definitions of “lot faces” which are two main roads’ intersection, technically the driveways (for 7N, in between Key Food and Dunkin’ Donuts, and for 7S, next to Joseph & Joseph and Natural Market) are not main roads – they do not fall under the definition. Although my recommendation for where they’d be placed is exactly where you are saying and we would try to take advantage of the driveways if the village decided

to add the spaces,” Winkelman told the residents. Judy Courtney, a member of Garden City’s Recreation Commission and participant in a number of civic initiatives, asked Winkelman about the PROWAG guidelines. “While I appreciate looking at this from the grand scheme of things and best practices, if in the end of the day if we as a village want to have two or three handicapped spaces on Seventh Street, what would be the most economical way we can do it?” she asked. Trustee Hyer commented that Garden City could not likely consider that without the guidelines Winkelman laid out. Trustee Robert Bolebruch, who was previously the chair of the Traffic Commission, then said all the trustees were in support of the handicapped spaces and the result of the VHB study brought up frustrations from a personal viewpoint, but municipal operations can’t be compromised. “The two major obstacles we had were the slope of the road and the pavers we have with the sidewalks. We would literally have to change the entire sidewalk – we would have to

put in a five-foot wide strip the entire length of Seventh Street to give access to handicapped individuals. In addition to that whatever spots we put on Seventh Street would affect the slope. It’s not just the ten feet for each parking spot and that’s the frustrating spot for us,” he said. Hyer turned to Gerry Kelly and expressed regret over the looming decision. “We went into this to try and get it done. I was looking at it to try and get it done and VHB is giving us what the regulations are. It just does not seem like it’s workable. The Chamber of Commerce sent a letter and they are willing to work with you and the Mobility Impaired Committee on any other options you may have. Let’s see what we can do and what there is to do with the stores and work from that, he told Kelly. With that the vote was taken and the meeting ended. Members of the Mobility Impaired Committee left the room, but vowed to keep fighting for spaces on Seventh Street.

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Garden City Public Schools welcome new teachers

Pictured just prior to their bus tour of Garden City led by Mr. Doug Sheer (far left), are the school district’s new teachers. Thirty-two new teachers and two new assistant principals began their careers in Garden City Public Schools on August 22nd by completing an intensive three-day introduction to the district during New Teacher Orientation. The new staff met members of the district and building leadership teams, including Board of Education members, PTA and SEPTA Directors, and Interim Superintendent Dr. Alan Groveman. In addition to attending workshops on a variety of topics ranging from “District Instructional Goals” to “Reading Boot Camp,” the new staff toured the district and Village, learning about Garden City’s fascinating history from Continuing Education Program Coordinator and former Social Studies Department Chair Mr. Doug Sheer. Included here is a brief bio of each new staff member:

Michelle Bell

Assistant Principal Stewart School Ms. Michelle Bell holds NYS professional certificates in mathematics (5-9), childhood education (1-6), and educational technology specialist. She holds a NYS initial certificate in school building leadership. Ms. Bell holds an MS in educational technology from Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus in Brookville, New York and a BS in elementary education from the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. Ms. Bell served as a general education teach-

er in the Great Neck Public Schools District from September, 2010 to June, 2017. From August, 2008 to June, 2010, she served as a technology teacher aide in E.M. Baker Elementary School in Great Neck, New York. Ms. Bell also served as a summer school teacher at JFK Middle School in Bethpage, New York from July, 2008 to August, 2012.

Christopher Hartigan

Assistant Principal Stratford School Mr. Christopher Hartigan holds NYS professional certificates in students with disabilities (1-6), and childhood education (1-6). He holds a NYS initial certificate as a school building leader. Mr. Hartigan holds an MS in special education from Queens College CUNY in Flushing, New York and a BS in childhood education from Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus in Brookville, New York. Mr. Hartigan served as a model teacher in PS 253Q in Far Rockaway, New York from September, 2013 to June, 2017. From October, 2012 to June, 2013, Mr. Hartigan served as a leave replacement special education teacher at Lynbrook Kindergarten Center in Lynbrook, New York.

Steven Bilello

Business Education High School Mr. Bilello holds NYS initial certificates in business and marketing, and social studies (7-12). He holds a BS in busi-

ness management from Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, New York and an MS in adolescence education: social studies/special education from Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus in Brookville, New York. Mr. Bilello served as a business teacher in the South Huntington School District from September, 2016 to June, 2017. From October, 2013 to January, 2016, he served as a financial planner for Larry Heller & Associates in Melville, New York.

Kristen Borg

Elementary Education Hemlock School Ms. Borg holds an MS in early childhood education from Queens College in Flushing, New York and a BS in childhood education from St. John’s University in New York. She holds a NYS professional certificate in childhood education (1-6) and a NYS initial certificate in early childhood education (birth-2). Ms. Borg served as a kindergarten and second grade teacher in P.S. 121 in Ozone Park, New York from September, 2015 to June, 2017. From September, 2013 to June, 2015, she served as a general education teacher in P.S. 253, The Magnet School of Multicultural Humanities in Brighton Beach, New York. Ms. Borg served as the director/lead teacher in Kinderstuff Daycare and Learning Center in Flatbush, New York from February, 2012 to June, 2013.

Jennifer Brandt

Special Education Stratford School Ms. Brandt holds NYS professional certificates in childhood education (1-6) and students with disabilities (1-6). She holds a BS in sociology from Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York and an MS in general and special education from Touro College in Bay Shore, New York. Ms. Brandt served as a second grade teacher in P.S. 19 Marino Jeantet in Corona, Queens from September, 2015 to June, 2017. From September, 2012 to June, 2015, she served as a special education teacher in Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School in Brooklyn, New York. She also served as a special education teacher in the summer program at Nassau BOCES Rosemary Kennedy School in Wantagh, New York from July, 2012 to August, 2012 and as a teacher assistant in Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in South Bellmore, New York from January, 2012 to June, 2012.

Linda Burke

Elementary Education Stewart School Ms. Burke holds a NYS professional certificate in childhood education (1-6). She holds a BS in psychology and an MA in art in teaching from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Ms. Burke served as an See page 52

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From page 51 elementary education teacher in PS 16Q, The Nancy DeBenedittis School in Corona, New York from September, 2006 to June, 2017. From 2005 to 2006, she served as a leave replacement in Shelter Rock Elementary School in Manhasset, New York.

Mr. Goldberg holds NYS initial certificates in students with disabilities – social studies (7-12), students with disabilities (7-12) generalist, and social studies (7-12). He holds a BA in humanities-philosophy from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida and an MS in adolescent education from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. Mr. Goldberg served as a special education/social studies leave replacement teacher in Great Neck South Middle School from January, 2017 to May, 2017. From September, 2016 to December, 2016 he served as a special education leave replacement teacher in Lawrence Road Middle School in Uniondale, New York.

Elizabeth Burkhard

Special Education High School Ms. Burkhard holds NYS initial certificates in social studies (7-12) and students with disabilities (5-9), generalist. She holds a BA in history from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York and an MA in education/special education from Touro College in Bay Shore, New York. Ms. Burkhard served as a social studies leave replacement teacher at Seaford High School in Seaford, New York from December, 2015 to January, 2016 and at Island Trees High School in Levittown, New York from November, 2010 to June, 2011, and again from December, 2009 to June, 2010. She served as a social studies leave replacement teacher in Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, New York from September, 2009 to November, 2009 and at Wantagh Middle School from October, 2008 to June, 2009.

Maureen Danielo

Special Education Middle School Ms. Danielo holds a BS in physical education and an MS in education in health from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. She holds a NYS professional certificate in physical education (K-12), a NYS initial certificate in students with disabilities (7-12) generalist, and a NYS initial certificate in health education (K-12). Ms. Danielo served as a leave replacement physical education teacher in the Archer Street Elementary School in Freeport, New York from September, 2016 to June, 2017. From April, 2014 to June, 2014 and January, 2015 to June, 2016, she served as a leave replacement special education teacher in Jonas Salk Middle School in Levittown, New York. Ms. Danielo also served as a leave replacement health education teacher in Wisdom Lane Middle School in Levittown, New York from September, 2014 to December, 2014.

Carri Ann Darin

Reading Stratford School Ms. Darin holds NYS professional certificates in early childhood education (birth-2), literacy (birth-6), and childhood education (1-6). She holds a BA in elementary education and an MA in literacy education from Pace University. Ms. Darin served as an elementary education teacher in PS 330Q in Queens, New York from September, 2011 to June, 2017. From September, 2005, to June, 2010, she served as a first

George Harrison

Stewart and Stratford welcomed two new assistant principals. Pictured here at the August 9th Board of Education meeting are (left to right): Michelle Bell, assistant principal at Stewart School, Interim Superintendent Dr. Alan Groveman, Christopher Hartigan, assistant principal at Stratford Avenue, Eileen Vota, principal at Stratford Avenue, and Board of Education President Angela Heineman. grade teacher in the Edgar Allen Poe Literacy Development School, Public School 46 in the Bronx, New York.

Jenna DiLorenzo

Math Middle School Ms. DiLorenzo holds a BS in adolescent education, mathematics, and an MS in applied mathematics for secondary school teachers from Long Island University, LIU Post Campus in Brookville, New York. She holds a NYS initial certificate in mathematics (7-12). Ms. DiLorenzo served as a leave replacement teacher at Division Avenue High School in Levittown, New York from January, 2017 to June, 2017. From September, 2016 to January, 2017, she served as a leave replacement teacher in MacArthur High School in Levittown, New York and from February, 2016, to May, 2016 she served as a leave replacement teacher in New Hyde Park Memorial High School and in Garden City Middle School. She served as a per diem substitute teacher in the Garden City and East Williston school districts from 2015 to 2017.

Stephanie Farkash

Spanish High School Ms. Farkash holds a NYS initial certificate in Spanish (7-12). She holds an MA in adolescent education, TESOL studies and a BA in Spanish from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. She served as a Spanish teacher leave replacement in Valley Stream South High School from August, 2015 to June, 2017. Ms. Farkash also served as an ESL summer camp instructor for the International House NYC Language School at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York from July,

2014 to August, 2014.

Meredith Foley

Science High School Ms. Foley holds a NYS transitional G certificate in chemistry, 7-12. She holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from New York University and a BS in mathematics from the University of Notre Dame. Ms. Foley served as an assistant professor of chemistry in New Jersey City University in Jersey City, New Jersey from July, 2016 to June, 2017. She served as a visiting assistant professor of chemistry in St. John’s University in Queens, New York from August, 2012 to June, 2016. Ms. Foley served as an adjunct assistant professor of chemistry at St. John’s University from August, 2011 to May, 2012. From March, 2012 to June, 2012, she served as a chemistry instructor in the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.

Leah Goldberg

ENL Homestead Ms. Goldberg holds a NYS initial certificate in English to speakers of other languages. She holds an MS in education in TESOL from Queens College in Flushing, New York and a BA in Spanish from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island. Ms. Goldberg served as a lead teacher for infant, toddler and pre-k classes in Harbor Child Care in Uniondale, New York from May, 2012 to June, 2017. She completed her student teaching for ENL in the South Huntington and Port Washington school districts in May, 2017.

Stuart Goldberg

Special Education Middle School

Science High School Mr. Harrison holds a NYS initial certification in physics 7-12. He holds a BS in physics and an MA in education from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. Mr. Harrison served as a physics regents prep teacher in Roosevelt High School from November, 2015 to June, 2017. He served as a physics and AP environmental science leave replacement teacher at Northport High School from January, 2014 to June, 2014. From October, 2013 to January, 2014, Mr. Harrison served as a substitute teacher in the Garden City High School Winter Program as the Lego Robotics instructor.

Colleen Kennedy

Special Education Stratford School Ms. Kennedy holds NYS professional certificates in students with disabilities (1-6) and childhood education (1-6). She holds a BA in business administration from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland and an MA in childhood and special education from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. Ms. Kennedy served as a special education teacher in P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School in Brooklyn, New York from September, 2011 to August, 2015. From June, 2010 to July, 2011, she served as an AIS provider in the summer program for Garden City Public Schools. From September, 2010 to June, 2011, Ms. Kennedy served as a teacher aide in Stewart School in Garden City, New York.

Janine Knopf

English High School Ms. Knopf holds a NYS initial certificate in English language arts grades (7-12). She holds a BA in English and an MS in secondary education English from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Ms. Knopf served as a leave replacement teacher at Farmingdale High School from February, 2017 to June, 2017 and at W.T. Clarke High

New York. She holds NYS professional certificates in students with disabilities (birth – 2), literacy (birth – 6), and students with disabilities (1-6), as well as a NYS permanent certificate for prek, kindergarten, and grades 1-6. Ms. Russo served as a kindergarten teacher in Willow Road Elementary School in Valley Stream, New York from 2016 to June, 2017. From April, 2014 to October, 2016, she served as a substitute teacher in the Hicksville School District. Ms. Russo also served as a kindergarten teacher from September, 2002 to June, 2009 in P.S. 83 in New York City.

Kristyn Mayo

Elementary Education Stratford School Ms. Mayo holds NYS professional certificates in literacy (birth – 6) and childhood education (grades 1-6) and a NYS initial certificate in literacy (birth – 6). She holds an MS in literacy from Queens College in Flushing, New York and a BS in childhood education from Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York. Ms. Mayo served as an elementary education teacher in St. Agnes Cathedral School in Rockville Centre, New York from August, 2010 to June, 2017. From September, 2009 to June, 2010, she served as a teacher assistant in the Marion Street School in Lynbrook, New York. Ms. Mayo also served as a substitute teacher in the Rockville Centre School District and Garden City School District from January, 2009 to June, 2009.

Eileen McAuley

Elementary Education Hemlock School Ms. McAuley holds a NYS permanent certificate (pre k and 1-6). She holds a BA in education and an MA in elementary education from Queens College in Queens, New York. Ms. McAuley served as a teacher aide in the Garden City School District from 2015 to May, 2017. From 2009-2014, she served as lead teacher in the Richmond Hill Block Association Mommy and Me Program. Ms. McAuley served as a 4th grade teacher in the Herricks School District from 1998-2005 and as a 4th grade teacher in PS 87 in Middle Village, Queens, New York from 1995-1998.

Marlena Oppedisano

Special Education Stewart School Ms. Oppedisano holds a BA in psychology and an MA in childhood education from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. She served as a special education leave replacement teacher from January, 2017 to April, 2017, and as a permanent substitute teacher from September, 2016 to January, 2017 in Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools in Hewlett, New York. Ms. Oppedisano served as a teacher in the Summer Enrichment Program in Garden City Public Schools during the summers of 2016 and 2017. From May, 2017 to June, 2017, she served as a teacher aide in the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools.

Jessica Osorio

World Language Stewart School Ms. Osorio holds a NYS initial certificate in Spanish (7-12) and a NYS initial extension annotation, Spanish (1-6). She holds a BA in Spanish adolescence education (7-12) from SUNY Old Westbury in

Monica Saavedra

Board President Angela Heineman warmly welcomed the new teachers during New Teacher Orientation. Westbury, New York. Ms. Osorio served as an elementary school Spanish teacher in Challenge Preparatory Charter School in Far Rockaway, New York from August, 2016 to the present and as an elementary school Spanish teacher from September, 2014 to August, 2016 in New Hope Academy Charter School in Brooklyn, New York. From July, 2014 to September, 2014, Ms. Osorio served as a summer camp counselor for Youth & Family Services in Long Beach, New York. Ms. Osorio also served as a substitute teacher in the Jericho School District from April, 2014 to June, 2014.

Genevieve Pannell

ENL Hemlock School Ms. Pannell holds NYS professional certificates in Spanish (7-12) and English to speakers of other languages. She holds an MA in TESOL from Stony Brook University and a BA in foreign languages and literatures from the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. Ms. Pannell served as an ENL leave replacement teacher in the Herricks School District from May, 2017 to June, 2017. From September, 2010 to June, 2013, she served as a Spanish teacher in the Half Hollow Hills School District in Dix Hills, New York.

Mirianthi Pericli

Family and Consumer Science Middle School Ms. Pericli holds a NYS initial certificate in family and consumer science. She holds a BA in Family & Consumer Science Education & Textiles & Apparel from Queens College in Flushing, New York and an MA in childhood and special education (1-6) from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York. Ms. Pericli served as a part time family and consumer science leave replacement teacher, and as a substitute teacher in Island Trees Memorial Middle School in Levittown, New York from September, 2014 to June, 2017.

Tracy Pignetti

Elementary Education

Hemlock School Ms. Pignetti holds a NYS permanent certificate in pre-k, kindergarten and grades 1-6 and a NYS initial certificate in English to speakers of other languages. She holds a BA in psychology from St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, New York and an MS in elementary education from Long Island University in Brookville, New York. Ms. Pignetti served as an elementary classroom teacher from 2004 to 2009, a leave replacement teacher from 2010 to 2016, and as an English as a New Language teacher from September, 2016 to the present in the Islip School District.

Marissa Ruggiero

Elementary Education Homestead School Ms. Ruggiero holds NYS professional certificates in students with disabilities (1-6), early childhood education (birth -2), literacy (birth-6), and childhood education (1-6). She holds a post masters advanced certificate in early childhood education (birth-2), an MA as a literacy specialist from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York and a BS in inclusive elementary and special education from Syracuse University. Ms. Ruggiero served as a special education teacher in P.S. 121 in Queens, New York from September, 2009 to June, 2017. From December, 2007 to June, 2009, she served as a teacher assistant in the Marion Street Elementary School in Lynbrook, New York. Ms. Ruggiero served as a special education teacher leave replacement in Riverside Elementary School in Rockville Centre, New York from September, 2007 to December, 2007.

Nicole Russo

Elementary Education Locust School Ms. Russo holds an MA in literacy from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City, New York, a BS in elementary education from The University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland and a students with disabilities extension certificate from the College of St. Rose, in Albany,

Psychologist Stewart/Hemlock Ms. Saavedra holds a NYS permanent certificate in school psychology. She holds a BA in psychology, an MS in educational psychology and a Certificate of Advanced Study from SUNY Albany. Ms. Saavedra served as a leave replacement school psychologist in the North-Bellmore School District in Bellmore, New York from January, 2017 to June, 2017, and in the Garden City School District from September, 2015 to December, 2016. From September, 2013 to June, 2015, Ms. Saavedra served as a leave replacement school psychologist in the East Rockaway School District.

Brittney Sanders

Music Middle School Ms. Sanders holds a NYS initial certificate in music (K-12). She holds a BS in music education from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York and an MS in music education from Queens College in Flushing, New York. Ms. Sanders served as a long term substitute teacher in the Rockville Centre School District from September, 2016 to February, 2017. She served as a substitute teacher in the Massapequa School District from June, 2015 to June, 2017 and in the Garden City School District from September, 2015 to June, 2017.

Daniel Seid

Special Education Middle School Mr. Seid holds a BA in business management from Yeshiva University, Sy Syms School of Business in New York City and an MS in elementary education from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. He holds NYS initial certificates in students with disabilities (7-12), generalist, students with disabilities (1-6), social studies (7-12), and NYS professional certificates in early childhood education (birth-2), business and marketing, and childhood education (1-6). Mr. Seid served as a classroom teacher at Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School in Roosevelt, New York from August, 2011 to June, 2017.

Kathryn Sheil

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School in East Meadow, New York from September, 2016 to June, 2016. From December, 2014 to February, 2016, Ms. Knopf served as a substitute teacher/temporary intervention assistant in Woodland Middle School in East Meadow, New York.

Science High School Ms. Sheil holds a NYS initial extension annotation certificate in general See page 56

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GC Thunder 8’s surf to their second win

It sure didn’t feel like Fall as the Thunder 8’s headed to the beach on Sunday. Long Beach that is, for what turned out to be an exciting, powerful win this week. Seconds into the first drive, Anthony Asaro ran 45 yards to put GC on the board 6-0. Solid defensive tackling by Brendan Benn, Matthew Racich and Owen Sack kept Long Beach at bay.

Back-to-back 20 yard carries by Maximo Siragusa and Joseph Ottomanelli set up Asaro for another TD score. CJ Rogler scored the extra point to make it 13-0 by halftime. Continuing to ride the wave, Thunder dominated the second half. Siragusa scored on a 50-yard run and Luca Thomas’ pass to Kelly Knapp for the extra point made it 20-0. Rogler scored the final TD of the day and Gus

Galli ran in the extra point for a commanding 27-0 lead. Long Beach’s attempts to dive into the end zone were blanked by aggressive tackling from Vincent Lattuca, James Schiraldi, Luke Agrippina and

Ryan Jendras who held Long Beach to only one TD. With a final score of 27-6, the Thunder 8’s are dusting off the sand this week and prepping for their next game at Noon on Saturday, 9/30 at Rosedale. Go Thunder!

Coach Rogler congrats Mitchell LoBiondo (15) on his defensive play.

Anthony Asaro (14) breezes past his defender for the score.

Coach O’Donohue preps Vincent Lattuca (71) for the upcoming drive.

Gus Galli (13) dives in for the extra point.

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Second straight victory for the Thunder 10’s what they did! The final score was 26-0. The boys take on the Massapequa Mustangs this Sunday at Burns Park at 10:30.

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GCAA Intramural Basketball online registration now open GCAA is proud to announce that intramural basketball online registration for the 2017-2018 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 2nd and runs thru early March. The season concludes with Championship Saturday on March 10th, 2018. 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). GCAA also runs a Challenger Program for the physically and mentally challenged with over 100 participants each year. Feel free to reach out to any of the GCAA dedicated volunteers below: Directors - George Liberopoulos (gliberopoulos@yahoo.com) and Mike DeLuca (mdeluca42@gmail.com) Grade Coordinators: Kindergarten Clinic (Boys and Girls) -

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From page 53 science (7-12) and a NYS initial certificate in earth science (7-12). She holds an MA in earth science from Stony Brook University, an MS in geology from the University of Auckland in New Zealand, and a BS in ocean engineering from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island. Ms. Sheil served as a science teacher in Carle Place Middle School from September, 2015 to June, 2017. From January to June, 2015, she served as a leave replacement science teacher in the Garden City School District. Ms. Sheil served as an adjunct instructor of oceanography in Suffolk County Community College in Selden, New York.

Elizabeth Snyder

Elementary Education Stewart School Ms. Snyder holds a NYS initial certificate in literacy (birth-grade 6) and a NYS initial certificate in childhood education (1-6). She holds a BS in childhood education and an MS in education from The College of St. Rose in Albany, New York. Ms. Snyder served as a teacher fellow from August, 2014 to 2015 and as a humanities teacher from August, 2015 to the present in the Brooklyn Ascend Charter School in Brooklyn, New York. From May, 2014 to June, 2014, Ms. Snyder served as a leave replacement teacher in Scott M. Ellis Elementary School in Greenville, New York.

Danielle Warnke

Psychologist Stratford School Ms. Warnke holds a NYS provisional certificate in school psychology. She holds an MA in clinical psychology from The Chicago Professional School of Psychology in Los Angeles, California, an ME in therapeutic interventions from Fordham University in New York City, and a BA in psychology from St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, New York. Ms. Warnke served as an

assistant director of behavior intervention in Keany Associates in California from 2009 to May, 2017. From 2005 to 2008, she served as a school psychologist leave replacement in the Garden City School District. Ms. Warnke served as an adjunct undergraduate online psychology professor from 2006 – 2016, and as an adjunct graduate special education professor at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York from 2006 to 2008.

Lindsay Werner

Elementary Education Stratford School Ms. Werner holds an MS in literacy from Hunter College in Manhattan, New York and a BA in elementary education from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. She holds a NYS professional certificate in childhood education (1-6) and a NYS professional certificate in literacy (birth-6). Ms. Werner served as an elementary education teacher in The Green Vale School in Old Brookville, New York from 2013 to June, 2017. From 2004 to 2013, she served as an early childhood and primary educator, the literacy curriculum coordinator, and as a curriculum coach in the Philosophy Day School in New York City.

Torie Zimmerman

Art Middle School Ms. Zimmerman holds a NYS professional certificate in visual arts. She holds an MS in Education with Distinction, Fine Arts Education, and Curriculum & Teaching from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York and a BA in fine arts/art history from the University of Buffalo. Ms. Zimmerman served as an art teacher in the Glen Cove School District from September, 2012 to June, 2017. She served as leave replacement art teacher in Valley Stream North High School from November, 2011 to March, 2012, and in the Sewanhaka Central High School District from September, 2011 to November, 2011.

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Community Park News Tennis Contract Court Time Available

Prime tennis contract court times are still available for this indoor season at the Community Park Tennis Center! For more information and pricing or if you are interested in joining a contract group please call Steve Espey at (516) 465-4075.

Youth Tennis Lessons

Our Fall Indoor Tennis Lessons for Children at the Community Park Tennis Center is underway but there are still spots available in some classes. Tennis is fun for kids of all ages and levels; with minimal risk of injury and provides many social and health benefits that will last a lifetime. To learn more about available classes please call 465-4075, visit our Recreation Administrative Office (108 Rockaway Avenue) or visit www.gardencityrecreation.org to register.

Platform Tennis Membership Applications

We are happy to announce that platform tennis memberships will be offered again this year. The Resident Anytime Pass covers unlimited play for the membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Recreation Department. The membership does not cover guests, opponents or any programs or special events that the Department itself chooses to run. The fee for this membership will be $250. We are also happy to announce our new Resident Evenings Only Pass for platform tennis. The pass entitles unlimited play for member residents any day after 5pm. The membership does not cover guests, opponents or any programs or special events that the Department itself chooses to run. The fee for this membership is $165. To register for either membership, please pick an application up at Tennis Clubhouse or visit the Recreation Administrative Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Tennis Center Etiquette Reminder

We kindly remind all of our tennis players to please refrain from entering the tennis courts until your scheduled time begins. If you are early, please wait in the Tennis Clubhouse until one minute before your court time and then proceed to your court. In order to create a courteous environment we ask players to please end at the specified time. Do not finish a set or play one more point so that the next scheduled group has the opportunity to start on time.

Senior Citizen Tennis Time

The Department of Recreation and Parks is happy to announce that “Senior Citizen Time” is expanding at the Garden City Tennis Center. Senior residents can now take advantage of the $24 per hour per court rate on the newly expanded time period of Monday through Friday 7:00am -6:00pm. To make a court reservation please call the Tennis Clubhouse at 483-2525.

Tennis and Platform Tennis Rates

During the seasonal play our tennis and platform tennis facility will be open from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily. For the court availability, please call the Community Park Clubhouse at (516) 483-2525. Platform Tennis Rates $32 per hour for each court Tennis Rates (Monday through Thursday) 7am to 9am - $32 per hour 9am to 6pm - $42 per hour 6pm to 11pm - $64 per hour (Friday) 7am to 9am - $32 per hour 9am to 11pm - $42 per hour (Saturday and Sunday) 7am to 1pm - $64 per hour 1pm to 11pm - $42 per hour (Seniors) Mon – Fri / 7am- 6pm $24 per hour

Enjoy Miniature Golf

Summer is not done yet! Affordable family fun is right around the corner, so don’t forget to visit our miniature golf course. Our beautiful 18 hole course is located behind the Garden City Pool and is filled with challenges galore that will delight mini-golfers of all ages. Our hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Come down and play a round. For more information please call 483-2525. Garden City Residents Children under 12 years old - $3.00 Seniors - $3.00 Residents 12 and over - $5.00 Non Residents Children under 12 years old - $4.00 Non residents 12 and over - $6.00

Youth Tennis Lessons: Columbus Day

Just a reminder that there will be NO youth tennis lessons Monday, October 9th due to Columbus Day.

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The efforts of The Garden City Bobcats have started to pay off as they defeated Brentwood 3-2 last Saturday for their first win of the fall season.

The Bobcats will head to the CFC Tournament in Windsor, CT next weekend.

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Soccer Players of the Week Kindergarten Girls

Pumpkins Norah Galanek Sarah Mundia Sophia Mundia Blue Belles Cassidy Dowd Zoey Baebler Mia Casares

Shamrocks Victoria Gonzalez Corinne Macchio Maddie McCann Strawberries Masyn McDermott Sabrina Pascale Sophia Psihudakis Gray Dolphins Katie Karcher Emma Karcher Molly McCartney Butterflies Alexis Gibbons Shay Falvey Kelley Blum Team Monte Anastasia Monte Ella Blanco Blue Smurfs Kate Sullivan KateHenke Willa Brown Team Galison Brooke Caitlin Hailey Unicorn Charms Kate Foley Katie Bashford Adriana Fusco

Kindergarten Boys

Team Laufer Anthony Opedisano Devon Laufer Team Dengler Connor Dengler, Matthew Ryan, Grant Volpe Team Hagopian Liam Fortney Alex Hirschfield Chris Collins Team Groarke James Groarke Jordan Bezinski William Fruzzetti Keegan Comerford Team Jendras Thomas Buccella Luke Finelli Matthew Jendras John Lattuca Landon Stoller

Team Mohsenian Matt Lehmann Mason Lichvar Colin Mcalea

1st Grade Boys Team Supper: Richard Dolan, William Gaffney Brock Miller Team Donohue/Halsted: Joseph Capparelli Peter Marchelos Team Schreier: Whole Team Team Ruoff/Herrera: Whole Team Team Kenna: Whole Team Team Leake: Whole Team

Team Stimmler Jacob Moran Liam Moylan Jaxson Pepicelli Thomas Ryan Karsten Trillhaase

Team Mancuso: Nick Canner Will Haskell

Team Smith Thomas Deierlein John Luca Stile

Team Regazzi/Williams: Braden Parker Landon Cook Kellen Garvey

Team Kolenik William Harrison Hayes Kelleher Kevin Kolenik Team Carey Emmett Donohue Brett Scuderi Spencer Sypniewski

Green Machine Grace Allen Bridget Psaki

Team Lawless Declan Lawless Lucas Doggendorf James Livingston

Team 6 Kara Bley Ava Cardi Addison Finley

Team Hegmann Ian Miller Brendan Mc Innis Patrick Hegmann

Team Hegarty/Reasoner: Whole Team

Team Smith/LaRosa: Dane Elliott Zachary LaRosa

2nd Grade Girls

Team 4 Caroline Carey Caroline Ciullo Sofia Kedrin Team 5 – Killer Koyotes Ryann Chimera Tess Cortiglia Jessica Duckfield Team 6 – The Rockets Finlay Newell Molly Moon Katie Koenig Team 7 - The Stars Hannah Gorman Keegan Laufer Morgan Mathers Team 8 - Pinkalicious Entire Team

3rd Grade Girls

Italy Kate Esposito Kaitlyn McDonald Spain Tegan Daughney Casey Psaki

Ireland Charlotte Mangieri Grace Berkery England Ali Bennett Carly Mirabella USA Madeleine Atteritano Paige Josling Emma Rothschild

Team 1 - Yellowjackets Courtney McClelland Chloe McCormack Ella Melendez

France Abigail Romeo Emma Larson Kate Kozco

Team 2 – The Golden Girls Emily Walsh Charlotte Seebrath Sierra Skiadas

Germany Leah DeRosa Amelia Moran Emily Pariti

Team 3 - The Terminators Amanda Backer Giuliana Bianco Lara Lincoln

Canada Gabriella Ion Ava Pineda

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September 29, 2017

Best Places for Halloween: Spooks, Spirits, Ghouls & Witches Take Over October in Salem and Sleepy Hollow BY KAREN RUBIN No need to wait for October 31 for Halloween, and why should such a spirited festival be confined to just one eerie night anyway? Halloween festivities are under way in Salem, the epicenter for witchcraft and spooky stuff throughout October, with an official kickoff on Oct. 5 with the 22nd Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade, as well as weekends in Historic Hudson Valley where the Headless Horseman will again ride through Sleepy Hollow and pumpkins will be ablaze at Philips Manor. And, October 31 will feature the 44th annual Halloween Parade, in New York City, the biggest public Halloween parade in the world (you have to be in costume to march in the parade), this year themed, “Cabinet of Curiosities: An Imaginary Menagerie,” but there are many opportunities to participate, like taking part in the puppet-making workshops, during the month.

22nd Annual Haunted Happenings in Salem Salem’s 22nd Annual Haunted Happenings kicks off at 6:30 pm on Oct. 5 with its Grand Parade through downtown Salem. This year’s event is themed “Movie Monsters”. This time honored kick off of the Halloween season is full of color, pageantry, music and the enthusiasm of thousands of Salem’s students from kindergarten to college and our local business owners. Salem Chamber Of Commerce Ongoing events throughout the month include: See page D2

The House of 7 Gables, the inspiration for Hawthorne’s famous novel, presents Spirits of the Gables and Legacy of the Hanging Judge during the Haunted happenings events in Salem © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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Best Places for Halloween: Spooks, Spirits, Ghouls & WitchesTake Over October in Salem and Sleepy Hollow Continued from page D1

Daemonologie at Pioneer Village, West Ave. Forest River Park Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Daemonologie is a game theater experience that places the audience at a witch hunt in a 1680 village where magic is real and the threat is imminent. The audience is responsible (or complicit) in the outcome of the story. “We encourage the audience to be curious, use information wisely, and be brave.” Only the audience can bring the real guilty party to justice, and only the audience can change a tragic outcome. No one under the age of 18 permitted. Daemonologie Salem Horror Fest, Sept. 21-Oct. 15: Screenings, parties, exhibits, concerts, panels, discussions, and celebrity appearances in the Halloween capital of the world! Film schedule and tickets: Salem Horror Fest Wicked Wednesdays Family Events, an ongoing series of family-friendly Halloween-themed entertainment and creative activities at various venues. Faint of Art-Salem Arts Association Exhibit, Salem Arts Gallery and Shop, 211 Bridge St. Saturdays and Sundays, Noon until 6:00 PM. Salem Arts Association Presents “Faint of Art” – Our annual PEM inspirational that allows local artists to interpret concepts of fear, suspense, and horror. Faint Of Art Live Music at the Fountain Stage, weekends in October. Museum Place Mall, Essex St. Purgatorium 2 presents live concerts by local musicians – Schedule of performances “It’s Alive!” Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Poster Art Exhibit, Peabody Essex Museum – 161 Essex St. August 12 – November 26. Featuring 135 works of classic movie poster art from the collection of Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett that provide insight into the evolution of horror and sci-fi films and how they have played upon contemporary societal fears. Horror And Sci-Fi Art Exhibition The Witches Three, The Witchery, 37 Turner St. 339-203-1307 Saturdays, October @ 3:33 pm (Additional shows based on demand): Live music and theatrical performance centered around The Witch in her many aspects. Tickets / $13 Running time about 45 minutes. The Witches Three Salem Open Market: Juried arts market along Essex Street and Derby Square brings together the area’s most talented indie craftspeople and designers in an open air market setting. Weekends. Salem Open Market The Whoop Di “Boo” Revue, Oct. 28, 29, 30, Bolles Hall at 211 Bridge

St. Neverland Theatre presents a ghoulishly-fun Halloween-themed onehour musical comedy show geared to family audiences. Neverland Theatre Kids Carnival, Salem Common, Washington Sq. 11am-5pm. Saturdays and Sundays through October. Small rides, inflatables, entertainers, face painting, balloons, and more. A portion of proceeds to benefit non-profit partners Salem Main Streets and Salem

The outdoor arrest scene begins approximately 15 minutes before show time. During the show, the audience may step into role as Puritan jurors. Tickets and schedule: Cry Innocent OCTOBER NIGHTS AT THE GABLES House Of 7 Gables – 115 Derby St. 978-744-0991 Spirits of the Gables: Get swept into Hawthorne’s tale of guilt, greed and revenge as the characters from The

Cry Innocent at The Old Town Hall: Bridget Bishop has been accused of witchcraft and you are on the Puritan jury, just one of the Haunted Happenings events in Salem © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Common Neighborhood Association. There is no admission fee to enter the carnival. Tickets for rides are $3/ticket or $15 for an unlimited daily wristband. Each ride costs 1 ticket. Kids Carnival On The Common Dark of Night at Pioneer Village, West Ave. – Forest River Park Oct. 14, 21, 28. In candle-lit cottages at the dark forest’s edge, ghostly tales are told. Seating is limited! Parking at Forest River Park is free. Schedule and ticket purchase: Dark Of Night The Salem Haunted Magic Show-Hysteria; Phobias! St. Peter’s Church Hall Theater, 24 Saint Peter’s St. October 1-31 New LIVE 75 minute show featuring Mentalist & Mind Reader Christopher Grace, filled with magic, bizarre demonstrations of mind reading, wild comedy and audience participation. Salem Haunted Magic Show Cry Innocent: The People vs. Bridget Bishop, Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, daily thru October. The year is 1692. Bridget Bishop has been accused of witchcraft and YOU are on the Puritan jury. Hear the historical testimonies, cross-examine the witnesses and decide the verdict. Is Bridget Bishop capable of witchcraft?

House of the Seven Gables (1851), come to life and recount their stories while you walk through the very house that inspired Hawthorne’s timeless novel. Legacy of the Hanging Judge takes visitors back through Nathaniel Hawthorne’s birth home to the events of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, through the eyes of the author, whose own ancestor, Judge John Hathorne had a hand to play in the tragic events of 1692. October 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 from 8 – 10:30PM. 35-minute performances begin every 10 minutes in The Nathaniel Hawthorne birth house. Combination tickets available. Reservations highly recommended. October Nights At The Gables Psychic Fair and Witchcraft Expo, Museum Place Mall – 176 Essex St. 10am-10pm Oct. 1- Oct. 31 Hosted by Christian Day, Brian Cain, and the Witches of Salem, features the Witch City’s most gifted Psychics. Wander an emporium of magical gifts, meet real practicing Witches. Psychic Fair Festival of the Dead Event Series: Various events from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31. Locations include: 184 Essex St, Museum Place Mall, Hawthorne Hotel, Salem Common. Halloween is the time of year

when the shades of the dead whisper from forgotten places and spirits walk among us. The Witches of Salem honor this time with Festival of the Dead, an annual event series that explores death’s macabre customs, heretical histories, and strange rituals. Presented by Salem Warlock Christian Day and hosted by the foremost authorities on the spirit world, Listing of events: Festival Of The Dead Haunted Dinner Theater-Be Witched! Weekends from Sept. 29th through Nov. 4th. Locations at Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. W, and Finz Seafood & Grill at Pickering Wharf (10/20, 10/27 and 10/28). One of the most famous witches of all time, Samantha Stevenson, comes to town to host a party for her husband’s co-workers and chaos ensues! Before the evening gets underway, you’ll feast on our legendary buffets and work with your table mates to solve clues AND interrogate suspects! Audience members will be playing minor roles, telling their own tales as well as giving necessary clues to discovering the mystery of who’s behind the mayhem. Haunted Dinner Theater In addition, there are many individual events throughout the month including costume parties, like the DARQ Zombie Prom 2017 (Oct. 7, Koto, 90 Washington St.); Heaven & Hell Party at Sea Level (Oct. 26, Sea Level Oyster Bar, 94 Wharf St. Pickering Wharf,); Super Heroes Ball at Colonial Hall, (Oct. 27, Rockafellas Restaurant – Colonial Hall); Wicked Night on the Wharf (Oct. 28, Salem Waterfront Hotel); 9th Annual Zombie Prom at Victoria Station (Oct. 28, Victoria Station, 86 Wharf St.); Rockafellas Heaven & Hell Ball (Oct. 28, Rockafellas Restaurant 231 Essex St.); and Gulu-Gulu Halloween Party (Oct. 31, Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St.) Also: Official Salem Witches Halloween Ball, Friday, Oct. 27 at the Hawthorne Hotel – 18 Washington Sq. W 978.744.4080/800.SAY.STAY 7:30pm 18+ Join Christian Day, Brian Cain, and the Witches of Salem with guests Dragon Ritual Drummers for a night of magic, music, and powerful rituals at Salem’s most magical Halloween party! Join us as in days of old when fires burned on every hilltop and Witches gathered to feast, rejoice, and cast spells for the new year! Salem Witches Halloween Ball Hawthorne Hotel Costume Ball (Oct. 28) Hawthorne Hotel – 18 Washington Sq. W 978.744.4080 / 800. SAY.STAY 21+ The hotel transforms into an unrivaled see-and-be-seen spectacle that takes place across 3 floors. This year’s theme is “Hollywood Horror.” Winners in categories such as best individual, best group, best

themed costume are awarded cash prizes. With Live band, 2 DJ’s and food stations, this is a party that cannot be missed! Hawthorne Hotel There are also scores of haunted houses, psychics and witch shops and tours. Take time to visit Salem’s many important historic sites that go back to colonial times, including: House of the Seven Gables: Discover 330 years of Salem’s history as you experience the museum and collection of historic buildings. Built in 1668, this is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England. The House of the Seven Gables inspired author Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his legendary novel of the same name. 115 Derby St. (978) 744-0991 The House Of The Seven Gables The Witch House, home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, is the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Witchcraft Trials of 1692. Corwin was called upon to investigate the claims of diabolical activity when a surge of witchcraft accusations arose. He served on the court which ultimately sent nineteen to the gallows. 310 1/2 Essex St. (978) 744-8815 The Witch House Witch Dungeon Museum. You are there – in Salem Village in 1692, and you are guaranteed a unique educational experience with a chill or two. You’ll experience the acclaimed performance of a Witch trial adapted from the 1692 historical transcripts. Most chilling is that it is real. 16 Lynde St. (978) 741-3570 Witch Dungeon Museum The Peabody Essex Museum, the

nation’s oldest continuously operating museum. The PEM’s collections of contemporary and historic American, Asian, Maritime, Oceanic, Native American, and African art and culture, as well as its archival library and historic American and Chinese houses, are among the finest of their kind. 161 Essex St 978-745-9500, Peabody Essex Museum Salem Maritime National Historic Site – National Park Service: The Custom House was built in 1819 and housed offices of the U.S. Customs Service, as well as an attached warehouse used for the storage of bonded and impounded cargo. 176 Derby St. (978) 740-1650 The Custom House See calendar and get information at http://salemhalloweencity.com/ halloween-events-activities-salem/.

‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow,’ ‘Blaze’ Halloween Events Return to Historic Hudson Valley Washington Irving’s macabre tale, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” is the inspiration for Horseman’s Hollow, a spectacularly produced interactive Halloween haunted attraction at the colonial-era Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, NY. It is one of a series of Historic Hudson Valley’s Halloween season spectacular events, the largest Halloween events in the tri-state area, which draw more than 150,000 visitors to Sleepy Hollow

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At Horseman’s Hollow, Philipsburg Manor, you may well encounter the Headless Horseman in the shadows. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Country. They take place in several Historic Hudson Valley venues, each one an important attraction. The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze®, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-onHudson, (Sept. 29-30, Oct. 1, 5-9, 12-31 and Nov. 2-5, 9-12, 17-18, 24-25) The tri-state area’s biggest, most electrifying Halloween event returns with more pumpkin power than ever before! Meander through an historic, 18th century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display -- all made of jack o’ lanterns. In this elaborate, hugely popular walk-

through experience, see more than 7,000 illuminated jacks, all designed and individually hand-carved on site by a team of artisans. Wander along the main street Pumpkin Promenade and stroll across the Pumpkin Zee Bridge. You will discover an awe-inspiring jack o’lantern Statue of Liberty. See a fully functioning, 20-foot diameter Pumpkin Carousel with a variety of pumpkin creatures along for the ride. (Gourds only, no humans on this one!) Feel the earth shake as you approach See page D5

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A pod, a pack, a pandemonium – What’s that? BY CLAIRE LYNCH I was watching an animal channel on TV recently when the subject came up about what the various groups of animals are called. We’ve all heard that people call a group of lions a pride. It’s pretty common knowledge that groups of dogs run in packs and so do wolves. We call it a herd of cattle. We know that a flock of birds often heads south to warmer temperatures each fall to avoid the cold winters we have here in the North. Like people, we could call them “snowbirds” who live up North but who fly south to Florida for a few months’ vacation. My friend and I were puzzled about the names of collective groups of animals and after talking about it and talking some more, we decided to look up a few of them. This is what we found out. A “gaggle” of geese is when the geese are on the ground. When they are in flight, it is called a “skein” of geese. (I knew the term “skein” from a skein of yarn but I never knew this before about geese in flight.) When flying in a V formation, they are referred to as a

“wedge.” I never imagined that. I never knew that several hyenas together are called a cackle. Or that a bunch of kangaroos is a mob or a troop. A group of leopards is called a leap. Several chicks all grouped together is a clutch. A tribe or troop is the term for a group of monkeys. It is a swarm of bees. A cloud or cauldron of bats. A zeal of zebras. A school of fish. A smack of jellyfish. An army of caterpillars. A prickle of porcupines. A colony or family of beavers. A pace of donkeys. A gang of elk. An ostentation of peacocks. A mustering of storks. A romp of otters. A streak or ambush of tigers. A litter of puppies. Some terms I’ve rarely heard are: A flamboyance of flamingos. A murder or horde of crows.

A volt of vultures. A pandemonium of parrots. A bed of eels. A compact knit of toads. A fever of stingrays. An audience of squid. A squabble of seagulls. A domain of crocodiles. A congregation of alligators. A mob of emus. An implausibility of gnus. A parliament of burrowing owls. A murmuration of starlings. A flight of doves. A conspiracy of lemurs. A shiver of sharks.

A mob of meerkats. A mess of iguanas. A gaze of raccoons. A pod of whales. A plum of seals. A rag of colts. A scold of jays. A rangale of deer. A whoop of gorillas. A business of flies. An army of frogs. A rhumba of rattlesnakes. An exaltation of larks. This whole subject comes under the See page D12

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Social Security: Short and Quick BY TOM MARGENAU

Because Social Security rules can be so confusing to so many people, and because it can take some time to explain those rules, I usually spend an entire column trying to clarify just one topic. But every once in a while, I like toå give short and quick answers to as many questions as possible covering a wide array of subjects. Q: I am turning 66 and am about to file for my Social Security. What documents will I need? A: Generally, you will need your birth certificate and a copy of your last W-2 form (or tax return if you are self-employed). You need the former to prove you are old enough to qualify for benefits. You need the latter because your benefit is based on your earnings. The Social Security Administration will have a record of all your past earnings, but they may not have the most recent year posted yet. Q: If I apply for my Social Security at age 62 but still work part time, I understand that I am penalized if I make more than about $16,000 per year. Will those penalties apply to me for the rest of my life? A: No. Once you reach age 66, those penalties go away. You could make a million dollars per year from age 66 on and you’d still get your Social Security checks. Q: We have an unusual situation. My wife and I just got married about two years ago. I am 72, and she is 71. And this was a first-time marriage for both of us. But I’m worried that I might die before we hit the 10-year marriage mark and my wife won’t get widow’s benefits on my record. Are there exceptions to that rule? A: The 10-year marriage rule only applies to divorced people. So assuming you two lovebirds are still married when you die, and assuming your Social Security benefit rate is higher than hers, your wife will get widow’s benefits on your account. Q: I am getting my own Social Security. My ex-husband is getting a lot more than I am. I wonder if I am due anything on his record. But if I am, I don’t want to hurt him. Will his check get cut if I get some of his Social Security? A: Anything paid to a divorced spouse is just an add-on benefit. In other words, if you are due any extra benefits on his record, it won’t take a dime away from what he is getting. Your own benefit can be supplemented up to one third to one half of his, depending on your age. Q: I have power of attorney for my elderly mother. I called SSA to file a change of address, and they wouldn’t talk to me. What gives?

A: SSA is very strict about privacy laws. Those laws say the information from your mother’s records can only be given to her. If she is mentally incapable of handling her own affairs, they can be shared with her representative. You can get a power of attorney designation for lots of reasons, not just mental incompetence. If your mother is mentally alert, she has to change her own address. If she is not, then you should request to be what SSA calls her “representative payee.” If you do that, it not only means you can handle her Social Security affairs, it also means her Social Security benefits will come in your name for her. Q: Why does the law require me to carry my Social Security card and my Medicare card with me at all times? A: There is no such law. I haven’t had my Social Security card in my wallet for over 40 years. And my Medicare card is buried in one of my desk drawers. I dig it out when I go to the doctor. But even they rarely ask to see it anymore. Q: I am getting Social Security. We have a 16-year-old daughter who has been severely disabled since birth. She is also getting benefits on my account. Will her checks stop when she turns 18? A: No, her Social Security checks will continue, probably for the rest of her life. But shortly before her 18th birthday, you need to contact SSA and fill out some forms to get her converted from regular dependent child’s benefits to what they call “disabled adult child” benefits. Q: I know you’ve answered this question a thousand and one times before. But now I’m 62 and it applies to me and I’m finally paying attention! Can I take my husband’s Social Security now and save my own until I’m 66? A: Well, for the thousand and second time, no! If you take any Social Security before age 66, you MUST apply for your own benefits first. By the way, I was assuming your husband is still alive. If he’s not, then you can do what you proposed because the rule I just cited doesn’t apply to widows. Q: Recently, I got a letter from Social Security telling me they overpaid me about $5,000. They want the money back. What can I do? A: If you disagree with the reason for the alleged overpayment, you should file an appeal and ask them to review your case. If you accept the fact that you’ve been paid too much, you’ve got three choices. Pay it back all at once. Pay it back in installments, letting them take a certain amount each month out of your Social Security check. Or if you can’t afford to pay it back, and if you can prove to them that it wasn’t your fault

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in the lair of the Horseman. This is Sleepy Hollow’s premier haunted attraction, right in the heart of the village. Not suitable for small children or the faint of heart (and they mean it). Enter at your own risk! All admissions are by timed ticket only, which MUST be purchased in advance. Buy tickets online at www.

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Look closely and you will see The Headless Horseman himself in jack o’lanterns at The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor. © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com Complete with sound effects, elaborate synchronized lighting and an all-original soundtrack by recording artist Richard Christy, this not-to-bemissed spectacle is the area’s most innovative fall-inspired happening. All admissions are by timed ticket only, which MUST be purchased in advance. Buy tickets online at www. hudsonvalley.org or call 914-631-8200. Online admission is: Adults $20 ($25 Friday and Saturday); Children $16 ($20 Friday and Saturday); and free for members and children under 3. Horseman’s Hollow, Philipsburg Manor, 381 N Broadway (Route 9), Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. (Oct. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 26-31) Taking the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its darkest extremes, Horseman’s Hollow transforms Philipsburg Manor into a terrifying landscape ruled by the undead, the evil, and the insane. Visitors begin walking a haunted trail, stumbling upon scary scenes of a town driven mad by the Headless Horseman. Creatures, human and otherwise, lurk in the shadows, ready to terrify the unsuspecting while incredible special effects disorient and unsettle. Those who survive the trail enter the ruins of Ichabod’s Schoolhouse, where they must endure a twisted maze of horrors, only to end up

hudsonvalley.org or call 914-631-8200. Online admission is $20 ($25 Saturday); $5 discount for members. Irving’s ‘Legend’, Old Dutch Church, 430 N. Broadway (Route 9), Sleepy Hollow, (Oct 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 26-31) Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic reading of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, featuring the Headless See page D7

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44th Annual Village Halloween Parade: ‘Cabinet of Curiosities: An Imaginary Menagerie’ New York City’s Sixth Avenue becomes a bestiary of fantastic hybrids, culled from the hallowed halls of Cryptozoology for the 44th Annual Village Halloween Parade, Oct. 31. Hailed as the “Greatest Event on Earth” by Festival International for October 31 and a top event in NYC by Events International, Citysearch and Biz Bash, that nation’s largest public Halloween celebration features tens of thousands of costumed marchers, hundreds Halloween characters, giant masks and puppets, dozens of marching bands playing music from around the world stilt walkers, jugglers, break dancers and other street performers that turn the avenue into a mile-long stage. The theme of the parade this year is “Cabinet of Curiosities: An Imaginary Menagerie” inspired by the likes of PT Barnum’s carnivalesque museum which featured “The Fiji Mermaid,” created with the head of a monkey on a taxidermied fish, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein – the real and imagined curiosities, made all the more plausible by leading edge technology like CRISPR gene-splicing technology promises to unleash “a host of unholy hybrids into our midst,” writes Jeanne Fleming, long-time Artistic and Producing Director of the Village Halloween Parade. “Halloween, of course, revels in hybrids, mash-ups and the frisson of crossed identities. So, as we approach Frankenstein’s bicentennial, we are building our own Cabinet of Wonders, the Parade itself! “Official Parade Puppeteers will lead the way with a bestiary of fantastic hybrids, culled from the hallowed halls of Cryptozoology, inviting our volunteers to build and animate our imaginary menagerie in our annual puppet raisings.

New York City’s Village Halloween Parade is the largest in the world © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com “We call on everyone else to fill the route with creations of your own, bringing forth new life from old to create our own Imaginary Menagerie on Halloween Night!” The NYC Village Halloween Parade, which has always encouraged young and upcoming artists, this year has selected one as grand marshal: Angelica Vox will be riding on a float designed by Alexei Kazantsev, its first ever done in a New Orleans style. Here are tips to join the parade 1. Be Creative – Wear Your Costume! ONLY costumed marchers are allowed in the Parade. 2. Show Up on Sixth Ave at CANAL Street. Map You can only enter this area from the EAST and SOUTH (from Sullivan, East Broome and Canal Streets). If you come from the West, enter ONLY from Canal

The Village Halloween Parade is a showcase of creativity and art, turning Sixth Avenue into a mile-long stage © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Street. This can get confusing and frustrating so follow these directions carefully! Here are the GPS Coordinates for the Entry Point: 40.7218599,74.0053841 (Participant Entry Point) 3. Arrive between 6:30pm and 9pm or you might miss the Parade! The subway is the best way to get there, parking is always difficult and the Parade makes it even worse. 4. Find your friends, good music or a group to march with. Arrange to meet a block or two from the Parade route and come over together to the line-up. Even with cell phones, it is hard to hook up with people at the start. Nowadays the bands line-up apart from the general public, but there is so much good music in the Parade you are bound to hook up with some fun vibes to dance with. 5. Follow the crowd up Sixth

Avenue (please do not go down Sixth Avenue, the police will stop you!) 6. Find a hotel before for the parade night. Most, if not all, hotels near the parade will be fully booked the night of, so make sure you book early! On trivago.com you can easily find hotels by the parade, compare prices to suite any budget, and read reviews to find the perfect hotel. (Note: The Halloween Parade is a 0% tolerance for alcohol event.) There is actually a Costume Contest (just show up and you are entered), and you can win prizes such as tickets to shows. For spectators, the streets are most crowded between Bleecker and 14th Street, so you might consider getting there early or try another place along the route, which extends to 16th Street. Come by subway: Sixth Avenue (B,D,F,Q) to 23rd, 14th or West 4th Street Stations Seventh Avenue (1,2,3,9) to 23rd, 18th, 14th, Sheridan Square or Houston Street Eighth Avenue (A,C,E) to West 4th Street, Spring (this station is closest to the Line Up area) or Canal Street Stations Puppet Workshops Invite Volunteers Every year, the procession through Greenwich Village has been headed by an ever-changing menagerie of Giant Puppets and Special Costumed Performances. This entourage provides the kernel of inspiration around which the creative energies of the other 50,000 Parade participants. The artists and technicians responsible for these puppets work throughout the Summer and Fall in many locations around the Greater New York City area, Upstate New York, New Jersey, Boston,

Giant Puppets are a famous feature of the Village Halloween Parade in NYC © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Cleveland and the North East. These workshops are busy designing and fabricating new creations to fulfill the changing themes of each new Parade. Some 600 volunteers from the local communities and from New York City assist in the various stages of building, assembling and operating the puppets and costumes. Every weekend in October prior to the Parade, Village Halloween Parade Puppet Building workshops will be hosted by the Official Puppeteers of the

Parade, Superior Concept Monsters, at its Puppetry Workshop in the Hudson Valley near Rhinebeck, NY. “In return for your help, you get lunch and dinner, a spectacular walk to the Hudson River and a bonfire. Spend the day or the weekend out of the City and in our Puppet Barn…there is always a big pot of soup, some hot cider, tea, coffee and cookies to fill out a day of good company while learning techniques and actually constructing the puppets that will appear at the head

of the Parade on Halloween night.” The workshops are free and open to the public, but spaces are limited, so you must pre-register and provide your own transportation and housing if you plan to stay the weekend. 2017 Workshop Dates: October 7, 14, 15 and 21; Rehearsal: October 21. To register to take part in the Workshop, click here. __________________________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights

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Best Places for Halloween: Spooks, Spirits, Ghouls & WitchesTake Over October in Salem and Sleepy Hollow C ontinued from page D5 Horseman, Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, and Katrina Van Tassel. Flavored with live spooky organ music by Jim Keyes, Kruk’s storytelling captivates all audiences. Admissions for this 45-minute performance are by timed ticket only, which MUST be purchased in advance. Performances are at 6:15, 7:30, and 8:45pm on Fridays and 1:30, 5, 6:15, and 7:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Buy tickets online at www.hudsonvalley. org. Online admission is: Adults $25; Children $20; $5 discount for members. Sunnyside: Home of the ‘Legend’,

from HHV’s collection related to Irving’s famous story. Visitors can enjoy a shadow puppet performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and create Headless Horseman-themed art. Timed tours every half hour starting at 10am. Last tour is at 3pm. Buy tickets online at www.hudsonvalley.org. Online admission is: Adults $16; Seniors $12; Children $8; and free for members and children under 3. All events are held rain or shine. Proceeds support Historic Hudson Valley, the Tarrytown-based private, non-profit educational organization that owns and operates the historic sites that host these events.

Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic reading of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, at the Old Dutch Church © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Fanciful figures made of jack o’lanterns are just a few of the 7,000 illuminated jacks on The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, a hugely popular family-friendly walk-through experience at Van Cortlandt Manor. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, (October 6-9, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28) What better way to spend a hauntfilled weekend than at the homestead of Washington Irving, creator of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Irving’s fascinating home — a colorful blend of architectural styles — showcases numerous, previously unseen objects

Because of the popularity of these events, it is essential to purchase tickets in advance. Buy tickets online at www. hudsonvalley.org or by calling 914-3666900 ($2 per ticket surcharge for phone orders and for tickets purchased onsite, if available). *

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CERTIFIED HHA, PCA seeks weekday position Monday through Friday, live in or live out. 17 years experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, cancer patients. References available upon request. Call Doreen 516-302-7564 CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE experienced 20 years. Honest and reliable seeking home care position. Available Part Time, Evening, Nights, Weekends and Overnight. Licensed driver w/ car. Please contact Barbara 516734-1165

CLEANING AVAILABLE EXPERIENCE POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job. Call or text 516-589-5640 ELDER CARE/CARE FOR THE SICK; honest, dependable, hard working and patient. Excellent references. Serious persons please call Miss Eugene at 917-658-6095 HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE any day, flexible times. Good references. 25 years experience. 516-770-5776 or 516-2865148 IRISH MATURE WOMAN looking for part time position with elderly. 2 days per week, no weekends. Reference upon request. 516 382 6204. Please leave number when calling.

NANNY AVAILABLE Hi.. my name is Linda. I’m a very reliable and humble nanny with over 23 years of experience! I’m CPR CERTIFIED and a Licensed Driver. ready, willing and able to work ASAP. Please give me a call: 917-723-5789 SENIOR HOME COMPANION: reliable, native educated English speaker seeking part time work, flexible hours, mature man, experienced, excellent references. Errands, doctor appointments, recreational activities. Leave message. Ed 917-226-5343

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MARKETPLACE GARAGE SALE DOWNSIZING Fri 9/29 & Sat 9/30 9am—4pm 8 WELLINGTON RD Kitchen chairs, tables, lamps, art work, signed sports memorabilia, antiques, costume jewelry, golf equip, headphones, snowblowers, decorative accessories, new black chandelier, new hallway runner, lots more! GARDEN CITY ESTATE SALE Saturday, September 30 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. 115 Euston Road Seven rooms of furniture (including Mid-Century Modern), China (Belleek, Royal Tara), Waterford Crystal, linens, kitchenware, home decor, appliances /electronics, outdoor/basement and an entire room filled with items from IRELAND. Call with questions regarding furniture, crystal and China. 516-286-2829 GARDEN CITY GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday 10/6 & 10/7 9am to 3pm 26 St. James St. South Clothes, books, housewares, electric heaters, Christmas items. Something for everyone. No Previews! RAIN DATE: Oct. 20, 9-3pm

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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com PRIVACY HEDGES FALL BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $149 NOW $75. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation / FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees. com

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

TAG SALE INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, October 4 9:30 a.m. 144 Wellington Road Garden City, NY 11530 Upright piano, desks, den furniture, kitchen items, basement, attic.....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

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*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

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

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, October 4 9:30 a.m. 144 Wellington Road Garden City, NY 11530 Upright piano, desks, den furniture, kitchen items, basement, attic.....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

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

MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO FOR SALE TOYOTA TACOMA: 2001 EXT pick up truck. 6 cylinder, automatic. Excellent cab. 4WD. New tires. 151k miles. $2,100. Call 315681-5997

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

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT FLORAL PARK VILLAGE Nov 1st occupancy. 1st floor, 4.5 rooms completely renovated. Includes Kitchen & Dining Area w/ SS appliances, granite counters, dishwasher, Living Room, 2 nice size Bedrooms and new full Bath. Tenants also have use of finished basement with washer / dryer, yard and 1 car garage. Hardwood floors throughout. Located in SD #22. $2,500 / month. For more information, please call Rose, Ford Realty, 516-655-7501

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WOODBURY, NY CROSSWAYS INDUSTRIAL PARK Available Immediately. Unfurnished and / or furnished windowed office available. Luxury building in prominent location. Reception, conference, room, WI-FI, photocopy and furnished secretarial stations available. Coffee Shop, highway access, parking. Contact for details 516224-5100 or email: jmn@jnovicklaw.com

BAITING HOLLOW Sunday 10/1 1:00pm-3:00pm 701 Bluffs Drive Soundfront Condo w/ panoramic views. Amazing sunsets. Fully furnished. 2016 total renovation heat, new windows, granite kitchen, insulation, CAC, Baths & hardwood floors. 2 BRs, 2 Baths. Amenities Pool, Tennis & Beach. $575,000 MLS#2956222 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

GARDEN CITY RENTALS $1,975 Three rooms, 1 Bed, EIK, A/C, parking $3,350 Four rooms, 2 Bed, New EIK Tiled/Walk In Shower, Doorman. Oct 15 occupancy $4,200 Six rooms, 3 Bed, 2 new Bath, FDR, 7 closets, elevator Oct 15 occupancy Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

HOMES FOR RENT FLORAL PARK VILLAGE Beautiful duplex style house located in the heart of Floral Park Village. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Washer/Dryer. Pet friendly. Close to LIRR, stores & restaurants. School District #22. Available Nov 1. $3,000/month + utilities. Shown by appointment by broker Maureen Lyons 516-6954492

GARAGE/PARKING SPACE FOR RENT COMMUTER PARKING AVAILABLE: 2 blocks from Port Washington Railroad. 516-883-3200

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Call 516-248-3048 NEW HYDE PARK: 6 Tuxedo Ave., first floor, 1500 sqft, private entrance. Please call for details. Owner 516-650-4880 or 516-456-1599

WILLISTON PARK 1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.

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VACATION RENTAL NORTH FORK FALL RENTAL Jamesport gem available for fall weekly or weekend rental. House boasts large L-shaped inground pool (eco-friendly fresh water); large hot tub; outdoor shower; multi-level deck; BBQ; fire pit; beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; central air; finished basement; sunroom; resort-like setting with farm views; short distance to Iron Pier Beach; close proximity to vineyards and farms for fall fun. Text or call 516-314-8978 for further information. THE HEART OF MIAMI BEACH: 2 bedroom condo for rent in February and March. Close to all with ocean and bay views. Master suite with bathroom and second bedroom with bathroom. Pool/Jacuzzi and private gym in building. Serious interest. Please call 347-386-2051

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LOTS FOR SALE GREENE COUNTY/HUDSON VALLEY LAND BARGAIN! 10 acres—was $59,900 now $39,900. Woods, stream, stonewalls! 2 hrs NYC, 1/2 hr Albany! Terms avail! 888-905-8847

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LAUREL Saturday, 9/30 1:00-3:00 3690 Great Peconic Bay Blvd Custom 3000 sf Brick Ranch with deeded beach rights! This home features LR, FDR, Family Room, EIK, MBR w/Bath and additional 3 BRs and Bath. Large laundry room. Walk up attic. $799,000 MLS #2939085 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE JAMESPORT Privacy with a view! Adirondack Contemporary on 1.5 acres set amongst the treetops. Borders preserved land in the back and pond in front. 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. Stone fireplace, CAC, HW floors, 10’ ceilings. 30x24 detached garage/workshop with 8’ overhead door. Close to Jitney stop & town. Must See! Reduced! $749,900. MLS#2951222. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

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SERVICES BOTOX AND DERMAL FILLERS Performed by Certified Nurse Practitioner in the privacy of my home or yours. Professional, Confidential, Convenient and Affordable. Available for Individual and Group appointments. Please call or text Renee @ 516603-1361 PROFESSIONAL WRITING ASSISTANCE Professional writing assistance with college essay, student curriculum vitae, employment resume, applicant cover letter and LinkedIn profile. Contact: rgreco8888@gmail.com for more information.

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

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

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

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

TUTORING AP BIOLOGY tutor using the Campbell or Sadava books. I use the test banks to show you what you are weak in. Will test you on each chapter or topic and review results with you. If you read the chapters and review with me, this is a pathway to a 5! Ephraim Himelstein. 516384-9865. ephraimhimelstein@ gmail.com

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT / ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. MATH TUTOR Middle School Math Teacher at a local district available to tutor your child at reasonable rates in all Math through Algebra CC. A Garden City resident who has enjoyed working with children for many years. Flexible scheduling and location. Please call 516-395-5280 MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

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INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

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SERVICES A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

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

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A pod, a pack, a pandemonium – What’s that? C ontinued from page D3 category of grammar which some people like hearing about and others could put aside. It’s not exactly their cup of tea. As mentioned before, I happen to think that words are important. Words matter. Sometimes they appropriately describe the animal or fish, as in a “shiver” of sharks (seeing them makes me want to shiver!) and at other times, the word doesn’t really do the trick. We communicate with words and we give names to the new things that over time happen to come along such as mouse pads, CPUs, smart phones, iPads, electronic tablets, what the “cloud” means in computer language, what “server hosting” is, apps vs. software, etc. Society continues to change, new technologies and industries are developed and bingo, new words appear in our vocabulary. In fact, according to the Global

Language Monitor, every 98 minutes a new word is created somewhere in the world. (archive.naplesnews.com) So we have a huge history of words – and a whole new world of words that’s just waiting to come down the pike. The tradition of using “terms of venery” or “nouns of assembly,” collective nouns that are specific to certain kinds of animals, stems from an English hunting tradition of the Late Middle Ages. The fashion of a consciously developed hunting language came to England from France. (wikipedia.org) It was marked by a large number of specialist vocabulary, applying different names to the same feature in different animals. The elements can be shown to have already been part of French and English hunting terminology by the beginning of the fourteenth century. In the course of the fourteenth century, it became a courtly fashion to extend the vocabulary, and by the fifteenth century, the tendency had reached exagger-

ated proportions. The focus on collective terms for groups of animals emerged in the later fifteenth century. A list of collective nouns was published in London, England, in “The Book of Saint Albans” in 1486 that has 165 items, many of which, even though introduced by “the compaynys of beestys and fowlys,” relate not to collective nouns for animals but to human groups and professions. Some of them are clearly humorous, such as “a Doctryne of doctoris,” “a Sentence of Juges,” etc. “The Book of Saint Albans” became very popular during the sixteenth century and was reprinted frequently. Gervase Markham edited and commented on the list in his “The Gentleman’s Academic” in 1595. The book’s popularity had the effect of perpetuating many of these terms as part of the Standard English language even if they have long stopped having any practical application. “The Book of Saint Albans” is a good example of an early printed book in English. When the first edition was printed in 1486 in St. Albans, it may have been on the third printing press, called the St. Albans Press, in England. It gathered together a collection of advice on hawking, hunting and heraldry (the system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described and regulated as well as the study of ceremony, rank and pedigree) with a chapter on fishing added in 1496. Another example of collective nouns for animals is a “colony” of rabbits which most of us are familiar with from the story by Beatrix Potter called “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” which goes in part – “Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. They lived with their Mother in a sandbank, underneath the root of a very big fir tree.” In this cute children’s story, Peter Rabbit disobeys his mother and goes to Mr. McGregor’s garden instead of going to pick blackberries with Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail. Peter Rabbit, who has a mind of his own and likes being different, wants to munch on some vegetables in Mr. McGregor’s garden. Mr. McGregor had been planting some young cabbages. He desperately tries to catch Peter, but he escapes. To get home safely, Peter must run past

Mr. McGregor and get to the gate. He slips safely under the gate, but he has lost his jacket and his shoes. He discovers that those items are used to dress Mr. McGregor’s scarecrow. Peter Rabbit runs home (after all, “There’s no place like home”) where his mother puts him to bed and gives him a dose of chamomile tea. This colony of rabbits sticks closely together – and the little ones get into a lot of mischief. After thinking about all of these various collective nouns for puppies and flamingos, for frogs and bats, I had a very vivid dream recently and in it I saw a parade of elephants marching down the main street in my home town. Hearing a clang of cymbals, I looked up as high as I could and saw a tower of giraffes looking my way. Wondering what they were up to, I meandered over and examined them closely – but not so closely that one of them would swing its head and very tall neck and knock me off my feet. Nothing seemed unusual. Nothing seemed out of place. I saw one giraffe eating some leaves on a tree and the others were just hanging around observing any activity around them. I knew that giraffes like to eat hay, romaine lettuce and carrot treats but in my dream I didn’t see any of those things nearby. Going home, I opened my back door and saw several cats all together, as in eight cats in a great, big basket, which is a clowder. Or a pounce or a glaring. The word “clowder” rhymes with “chowder” so I knew that I could remember that. I could just think “clam chowder.” In my dream, I told my mom that there is a glaring of cats that’s peering out of the basket and gently playing with each other. Who knew that term “glaring”? Then I related to her my experience of the parade of elephants marching down the street and the fact that I’d heard a huge clang of cymbals. She asked if I was feverous or maybe delirious and the answer was … maybe … probably. In short, those are my two favorite terms – a tower of giraffes and a glaring of cats. So the next time I see a whole group of cats together, when I see the bevy of activity that’s always bound to surround several cats, I’ll be sure to think that it’s a glaring, not just a group of cats hanging out!

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The Garden City Thunder 9s were feeling the heat on an unseasonably warm fall day. But it wasn’t weather-related, they were playing the 2016 division champions, Uniondale Knights. It was a David and Goliath situation. Thunder did their homework to prepare for battle, but they couldn’t find any vulnerability in Uniondale. Even though it resulted in a loss, the Thunder players made impressive defensive plays which slowed down the Knights’ usual momentum and held

them to minimal gains. Thunder offense took to the air with optimistic passes and tosses. But it was the handshakes at the conclusion of the game which demonstrated the purpose of this sport - to play with respect and fairness and learn how to do better the next time. This Sunday, Thunder 9s will do battle with another strong team, Farmingdale. They have the freedom to try great things. They have a coaching staff and a fan base that believes in them. Go Thunder!

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GC Thunder 9’s take on Division Champs

On the line with Thunder 9s

Jousting with Knights with resounding Thunder

Garden City and Uniondale teams showing what it’s all about: respect and fairness

Thunder player thwarted the Knight.

Taking it to the air

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GCHS Girls Soccer finding its groove

Sophomore Katie Boccafola (33) shutting down a Cyclone pass

Since last Friday the girls soccer team took on two conference foes, Southside and Lynbrook. Although they came up just short against Southside on Saturday in a heartbreaking 1-0 loss, they rebounded in a thriller on Tuesday and tied Lynbrook 2-2! Going into the game last Saturday the girls knew it would be a tough match against Southside, but they came out ready to roll and quickly went to work to control of the game. From a spectatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective, they looked to have the advantage throughout the first half, with the Cyclones on the defense. The forward line was bolstered by the return of Senior Captain Deanna Weisenburger who had been out four games with a concussion. Senior Captain Jackie Morris controlled the midfield with help from Captains Julia Kavan and Melissa Whitney on the outside and Erin Studdert, Claire Haggerty and Mary Haggerty on the inside who kept pushing the play into Southsideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defensive zone. Waiting to pounce on their opportunities were attackers Ava Prime, Gracie McManus, Annie Sullivan and Angelina Suau who kept punching the ball into the goal area. The Southside goalie kept her team in the match with 15 saves. On defense Julia Choi and Siobhan Coen and then Kara Metzler, Katie Boccafola and Daniella Mejia kept the wings at bay while Erin Healy and Kelly Brennan clogged the middle thwarting for the most part an aggres-

Senior Siobhan Coen (14) keeping the Cyclones out of Senior Captain Deanna Weisenburger gets around the box three Southside defenders

sive Southside offense. Despite tight defense, the Cyclones were able to get off several shots on goal, 11 of which were saved by Alexa Pyatsky. Like most of the games, the battle was fought in the midfield for possession of the ball and for 71 minutes GC had the edge but was scoreless. With nine minutes left in the game Southside was awarded a corner kick. The ball was served into the box with everyone scrambling for possession, Southside knocked it in to go ahead. Down, but not out, the GC girls refused to give up and continued to press the Southside defense to tie the game before the clock ran out. They meet again this coming Tuesday and you can be sure the girls will be fired up ready for the rematch. With one day to rest, the girls took on Lynnbrook on Monday with a renewed enthusiasm and drive which could be felt by the faithful in attendance. Cate Schick started in goal and made 6 great saves while the teams battled for possession in the midfield for most of the first half. Lynbrook got on the board first, but not long after Jackie Morris took control of the ball in the midfield, sprinted around two defenders and there she was, alone with the goalie... GOAL! GC tied it up and the bench went wild! With both teams fighting for their fist conference win, the second half would prove a bit chippy and a pure battle in the midfield for possession. Lynbrook would get the edge on a nice-

Junior Gracie McManus (10) sprinting on a break away to goal

65 in the second half. Like the first goal, she was able to get around Lynbrook’s defense and was one on one with the Lynbrook goalie before calmly putting it away for her second goal of the game and to even the score at 2 a piece. Fresh legs provided by Kara Metzler, Katie Boccafola, Daniella Mejia, Claire McGuire, Jessie Yoo, Maggie Connolly and Brooke Zarou helped the midfield

Senior Ava Prime (5) serves up a nice cross into the box

and attack maintain their high level of intensity throughout the match. Kelly Brennan and Claire McGuire added some beautiful direct kicks that gave the midfield and attack added opportunities to score. To comeback from two deficits to tie the game was a huge boost for the girls who look to be getting into a groove

going into the second half of their season. Come out and show your support for the team next Tuesday against Southside. Let’s GO GC!

Junior Erin Healy (27) brings the ball out of the back field against South Side.

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ly played ball over the GC defense and Lynbrook’s own breakaway goal would put them ahead 2-1. Again, the Lady Trojans would not give up and continued to fight for possession and moved the ball into Lynbrook’s goal area for an opportunity to score. Jackie Morris again would provide the spark that would ignite the fire for GC scoring on another breakaway

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Trojans improve to 3-0, crush Bellmore-JFK 55-7 GC was running on all cylinders last Saturday as a punishing ground game resulted in a lopsided win over Bellmore JFK 55-7. GC tallied 304 yards rushing for the day. Scoring on 3 of their first 4 offensive plays the O-line, anchored by #77 Michael Liberopoulos, opened holes wide enough that GC running backs ran virtually untouched into the end zone. Trevor Yeboah Kodie led the way with 78 yards rushing, followed by Justin Coppola 74, Ford Carney 52, Colin Hart 34, Holden Overbeck 31, Joe Scattareggia 24 and Lucas Feingold 10. Trevor scored 3 times while Justin added two TDs. Good to have Justin back on the field after being sidelined for the first few weeks. Ford, Holden and Joe also added

rushing touchdowns. Stephen Spirakis was near perfect kicking 7 of 8 extra points. Defensively the Trojans completely shut down Bellmore from the opening whistle allowing only one late score on a kickoff return. The starting defense has only surrendered 3 points in 3 games this season and very few first downs. Leading the way were Colin Paskewitz, Michael McCauley and James Buckley, all of whom registered sacks. The defense recorded 6 tackles for losses on the day with nose guard Sal Ingrassia and linebackers Matt Desimpliciis and Matt Flanagan involved in many of the stops. GC 3-0 plays Thursday this week at Home vs 2-1 Elmont.

Sean Leggett wraps up a Bellmore running back

GC Kickoff team; Stephen Moscatiello, Liam Griffith, Mark Dipierro, Sean Leggett and Will Puccio

Punter Daniel Boccafola gets off a booming kick

Holden Overbeck goes in for his first GC score

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VILLAGE SPORTS Motor Mania Legos at St.Paul’s Cluett Hall for Grades 1 - 4!

When: Thursdays – October: 19, 26, and November: 2, 9, 16, 30 Classes will be held from 4:00-5:00pm at St.Paul’s Cluett Hall. Cost: $135 per child, checks made payable to Bricks 4 Kidz. Registration is limited to 12 children. Bricks4Kidz classes build on the popular LEGO bricks to deliver high-quality educational play. Each hour-long class is an engaging experience for your child with a new project each week. Our unique models aren’t the kits you find on the shelves of a toy store. They’re designed by Bricks4Kidz to teach concepts across a variety of subject areas. We kick things off with a discussion about key concepts related to the model, then get right into the building. Working with a partner or on their own, your child will experience the hands-on fun of seeing a model come together piece-by-piece, from concept to completion – and it’s motorized! In this session children will make motorized models of tools of the trade from a hand-held power saw and jackhammer to some tough, all-terrain vehicles such as a bulldozer and a dump truck. To register for this program, please visit our Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Adult Programs in the Field House

The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House begin on Wednesday, October 11 according to the following schedule: Mondays Mens’ Open Basketball - 7:30-10 p.m. Mens’ Over 30 Basketball - 7:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays Mens’ Open Basketball - 7:30-10 p.m. Mens’ Over 40 Basketball - 7:30-10 p.m. Thursdays Adult Volleyball - 7:30 – 10 p.m. These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school. All programs listed are strictly “pick up”. A picture ID and pass or fee is required to sign in to any program. Fees are listed in the article following. For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Adult evening programs: Fee information

Beginning Wednesday, October 11th a new fee schedule will be place for any adult interested in participating in Adult Evening Activities in St. Paul’s. All programs are open to any resident who is a high school graduate or older and their non-resident guests (no more than two per resident). The fee schedule is as follows: Season Pass – good for any sport on any day, expires on May 25, 2018. Resident - $225

10 Play Pass – good for any sport for 10 visits. Resident - $50; Non-resident - $70 5 Play Pass – good for any sport for 5 visits. Resident - $25; Non-resident - $35 “Pay as you go” prices will be $6 for residents and $8 for non-resident guests. A participant may also “pay as you go” but payment will only be accepted by check or credit card only, NO CASH ACCEPTED. As always, a guest will not be allowed to participate in any activity without a resident participant. To purchase one of the passes, please visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave beginning Monday, October 2. You will also be able to purchase a pass from our St. Paul’s evening staff beginning Wednesday, October 11th. All payments must be made by either a check made payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City” or credit card only, no cash will be accepted.

Youth Yoga Registration Begins

Connie McKnight, our certified yoga instructor, has designed youth yoga classes for ages 6 - 18. Each class in our ten week session is 55 minutes long. All classes will begin on October 12 and will be held in St. Paul’s Center. Any resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City in this age group is invited to join these relaxing classes. The cost of this 10 week session will be $ 105. The course schedule is as follows: Ages 6 – 8 - Thursdays at 4:15 pm Ages 9 – 12 - Thursdays at 5:15 pm Ages 13 – 18 - Thursdays at 6:15 pm To register for any of these classes, please visit our Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Registration for Dance Conservancy Classes Begins

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

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

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

Wednesday:

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

Thursday:

11:30 Creative Movement for 3 ½ - 5 years CMTH 12:45 Ballet/Jazz for ages 4 – 5 BJTH 4:00 Ballet/Tap K-1st grades BTTH4 5:00 Ballet/Tap 2nd -3rd grades BTTH5 6:00 Contemporary Dance 4th-5th grades CTH 7:00 Ballet for grades 6 and up BTH

Friday:

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

Saturday:

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

Legos Machines and Robots

How would you like to build different models using motors and batteries for to make your creation come to life? How would you like to turn your next LEGO

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

Platform court membership application for residents

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

Evenings only platform membership application for residents

Garden City Recreation and Parks offers an “evening only” platform tennis membership. This membership is open to any individual who is a resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City. It covers unlimited play after 5 p.m. for membership holder only under the rules and regulations set forth by the Garden City Recreation Department. It does not cover guests or any programs or special events that the Recreation Department itself chooses to run. Said events would require an additional fee if applicable. The fee for membership will be $165. To register for membership, please visit the Recreation Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. Checks should be made payable to the “Village of Garden City”. Continued on page 68

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VILLAGE SPORTS Continued from page 67

Registration for Fall adult tennis lessons begins

Registration for the fall session of our Adult Tennis Lessons has now started. Classes are played at the Community Park Tennis Center. Our ten week, one hour class will cost $260. Classes will begin the week of September 25th. Our Recreation Department offers lessons for adults in all ability levels. In order to create sessions geared to the needs of our residents, we are asking any adult who is a resident in the Inc. Village of Garden City and is interested in our tennis lessons to fill an interest sheet. On the interest sheet you will: -Choose the days and times you are available to play -Self rate your tennis ability Either drop off or mail your application with a check for $260 made payable to the Inc. Village of Garden City to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. by September 18. Classes will then be made by grouping people of similar abilities according to the dates they are available. Your check will not be cashed until you are entered in a class.

Adult Tennis Workout Drill program

Recreation and Parks also offers a nine week tennis workout program that drills experienced tennis players. This 1 ½ hour class is available on Saturday mornings at 10 am at a cost of $260. Class

will begin on September 23. To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Community Tennis Center Programs for Children

We are pleased to announce the start of registration for our fall Tennis Program for children at the Community Park Tennis Center. Recreation and Parks offers classes for all levels of experience on weekdays after school and on Saturdays. To register, please visit our Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue. You may also register online if you have a password on our website at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. Non resident children who would like to register for our tennis program must prove they attend one of the Garden City Public Schools. Proof must accompany registration and will be accepted beginning September 18. An additional $50 fee will pertain to anyone in this category. Classes will begin on Monday, September 25 and run for 10 weeks except Saturdays, which will run for 9 weeks. Here are the class levels. A schedule of classes and registration forms may be picked up at the Recreation office or downloaded off our website at www.gardencityrecreation. org. Tots Ages 4-5 (not in kindergarten) and PeeWee - Ages 5 (in kindergarten) to 7: Introduction to Tennis, emphasizing basic movement and strik-

ing skills in a fun game playing environment. Novice - Ages 6 to 7 Continued development of basic movement and striking skills on a full size court. Serving and scorekeeping will be introduced. Past tennis experience required. Junior - Ages 8 to 11 Extension of Novice Level program. Continued emphasis on striking concepts, movement, and skills related to tennis play. Junior Advanced - Ages 8 to 11 For the more serious, more advanced students. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hr time slots. Experience required. Senior - Ages 12 and older Extension of Junior Program, continued emphasis on fundamentals and skills related to tennis play. Senior Advanced - Ages 12 and older - For the more serious, more advanced student. These lessons are offered in 1 1/2 hour time slots. Experience required.

Ages 3 – 5 Squirts T-Ball at 1 pm, 3:30 pm, or 4:30 pm Sundays beginning September 17 – Cost $145 for 7 weeks for 1 hr. Ages 2 – 3 Parent and Me Soccer Squirts at 9 am or 10 am Ages 2 – 3 Parent and Me T-Ball Squirts at noon Ages 3 – 5 Squirts Multi Sports at 9 am or 11 am Ages 3 – 5 T-Ball Squirts at 9 am or noon Ages 3 – 5 Squirts Soccer at 10 am or 11 am To register for any of these programs, please visit US Sports Institute’s website at www. ussportsinsitute.com. If you register by August 16 and use code FALLEB17, you will receive at 10% early bird discount.

Fall offerings by US Sports Institute

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

Garden City Recreation and Parks will work with US Sports Institute to offer the following fall classes at St. Paul’s: Tuesdays beginning September 19 Cost $145 for 7 weeks for 1 hr. Ages 2 – 3 – Parent and Me Squirts Multi Sports at 9:30am Ages 3 – 5 Squirts Multi Sports at 10:30am Ages 3 – 5 Squirts Soccer at 1pm, 3:30 pm, or 4:30 pm Fridays beginning September 15 – Cost $145 for 7 weeks for 1 hr.

US Sports Institute “School Day Off” Camp

GCAA announces tryouts for the 2017-2018 travel basketball season GCAA will be hosting tryouts for Travel Basketball during the weeks of September 25th, October 2nd, and October 9th. The teams will play in the highly competitive Island Garden Super League. In order to be eligible for tryouts, all players must pre register for the tryout via email to gliberopoulos@yahoo.com and bring a check for $415 payable to “GCAA” to the try out (along with a completed travel basketball application which can be downloaded from the gc-aa.com website.) Please note there is an additional charge of $50 for all players that require a new uniform (ALL 3rd grade boys will need a new uniform this year.) The Island Garden Super League season includes an 18 game schedule (plus playoffs) starting in late November 2017 and running thru March 2018. Travel

Teams will also practice 1-2 times per week. Please note that the travel program is not an introductory program as our teams will play against the best basketball teams in our region. GCAA Travel does its best to work around Middle School/CYO conflicts during the basketball season and ensures that there are no scheduling conflicts between travel/intramural games. GCAA aims to create two or three teams per grade subject to adequate demand and available coaching. For girls in 4th - 8th grades, we will consider starting the travel season in January 2018 in order to avoid CYO conflicts if there is an interest in doing so. The $415 travel fee due at the time of tryouts includes participation in the GCAA intramural program. Boys 6th grade and under and girls 5th grade and

under are required to play intramurals if they make a travel team. Boys 7th grade and older and Girls 6th grade and older are strongly encouraged to participate in the intramural program although there is no requirement to do so, even if they make a travel team. Please pre-register for travel tryouts by sending an email to gliberopoulos@ yahoo.com and include age/grade/ birth date of the player when you send the email: The dates and times of the tryouts are as follows (but you must pre register via email beforehand): 3rd Grade Boys - Wednesday, September 27th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 4th Grade Boys - Monday, October 2nd from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at St Paul’s 5th Grade Boys - Monday, September

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The Thunder 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defeated Rosedale on the road 21-6 thanks to touchdowns by AJ Haffner, Ryan Rafferty and Jeffrey Finnell. Great runs by Caiden Lang, Kevin Prybylski, Crosby Kraus, Ethan Dorsainvil, Mark Escher and Michael Ferrucci, from hand offs by QBs Ryan Rafferty, Vance Palmer and James Walker got the team into scoring positions. The offensive line provide blocks and opened gaps with great plays by Center Brett Webber and the O Line of RJ Falvey, Wolfgang Ullrich, Michael Ferrucci, Connor Doherty and CJ

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Thunder 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win on the road Mattice who did double duty on offense and defense. The defense acted like a wall holding Rosedale to just 6 points. Great tackles by Crosby Kraus, Colin Walsh, Maxwell Lo Russo, RJ Mongelli, Tyler Fenny, Will Buccellato, Philip Harding, Cristian Agnetti, Owen Bradley, Gavin Macchio and Zachary Fabus stopped Rosedale in their tracks. The Thunder 7s will take on Farmingdale next Sunday at 8:00am on the turf at GC Community Park. Come down and cheer them on!

AJ Haffnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s touchdown run

Center Brett Webber gets ready to snap the ball to the Thunder Offense

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Ethan Dorsainvil carries the ball

Bahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i Faith Anniversary

The members of the Bahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i Faith on Long Island invite all to join them at a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;llah, prophet-founder of the Bahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i Faith, on Saturday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m. at Adelphi Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City. As in celebrations taking place in locations throughout the world, the

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Another game and another heat wave. What a performance by the Thunder 11 team under less than ideal conditions. Garden City Thunder defeated Franklin Square 20 – 14 thanks to two touchdowns from Andrew Ottomanelli and one from Carson Kraus. Coming back from being down 14-12, hitting the kick for 2 points, and stopping them twice on defense made

Garden City Thunder 11’s beat for a very tense 4th quarter. Coach Paskewitz said, “Can’t say enough how impressed the coaches are with the boy’s resiliency. As a group they believe that they are the best team on the field and it shows in their play.” Next up for the Thunder 11s is Rockville Centre away at South Side School at 12:00pm on Sunday. Come cheer them on!

Brian Knapp tackles two Franklin Square players

Carson Kraus scores his first touchdown of the season

Patrick “Pat-Mac” McCormack makes the tackle

Carson Kraus and Cooper Kraus make a hole for Andrew Ottomanelli

“The Wall” - Matthew Reilly, Michael O’Hanlon, Brady Karol and Brady Paskewitz

Andrew Ottomanelli’s touchdown run

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Franklin Square in week 3

Jordan McDonald, Andrew Schlipf, Carson Kraus, and Kieran Heaney stop Franklin Square

GCAA Softball Fall Ball 2017 GCAA Softball wrapped up the Summer with a three day summer camp to roll into the Fall Season. The Fall Season is a non-competitive season focusing on having fun while building up skills. Players scrimmage on weekends, and attend optional skills clinics during the week, led by Coaches that were former local Collegiate AllStars. This seasons clinics will heighten the focus on “all-around play” rather than position specific skill sets, in an effort to keep both teams and players well rounded. While rain has been a somewhat disruptive to our schedule, players and coaches have endured the weather. This year, the Fall season also includes Winter Batting cage clinics. New for this Season, GCAA Softball is working closely with Adelphi Softball and will be hosting a series

of Youth Softball Clinics for the community, administered by the Adelphi Softball Coaches and Team. This will also include supporting and patronizing an Adelphi fund raiser on Sunday October 1rst, for “Unite for Her” cause. Additionally on November 4th, GCAA will host the Adelphi Softball Team and Coaches running a Community wide Clinic at Garden City Community Park fields from 3-6 PM. All details about the program, clinics and fundraisers to be found on our website: http://www.leaguelineup. com/welcome.asp?url=gcaasoftball GCAA has run baseball in Garden City since 1955 and Softball shortly thereafter (anybody with information on the origin of the softball program please email gardencity.ny.softball@ gmail.com

Fast-Pitch Pitchers Ryan and Avery with Coach Drew

Players wait out the rain

Saturday Scrimmages

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GC Varsity Field Hockey: Another winning week on the road

The Varsity Field Hockey team hit the road again this week and returned with three more victories. On Wednesday, September 13, the girls defeated rival Manhasset. Despite soaking rain and a twenty minute thunder delay, goals in the first half by Caitlin Cook, Ella Heaney, and Amanda Cerrato led to a 3-1 victory. On Saturday, September 16, the Garden City girls arrived in Cold Spring Harbor on a mission. Since Cold Spring Harbor was the only team to beat them

last year, the Garden City girls were determined to bring home a win. Of course, Cold Spring Harbor, now being coached by former GC assistant coach Jamie Ackerman, was determined to defend their honor. And so, the game began. Despite strong pressure from our offense, Cold Spring Harbor’s defense pushed back against our four shots. Our defense, held together by Captain Chrissy Giannone, Lauren Durand, Kiernan Monaco, and Julia Fornasar, as well as three saves by

Ann Sullivan, squashed our opponent’s efforts. At the end of the game, the score was still 0-0. In overtime, the girls played a 7 v 7 ten minute period, but the scoreboard still showed 0-0. Finally, a penalty stroke competition would decide the game. With, Garden City’s Sullivan in the goal, the Trojans knew they had the advantage! After goals by Captain Jenn Medjid, Caitlin Cook, and Sarah Killcommons, Garden City and Cold Spring Harbor were once again tied. However, Garden City had one remaining shot. While the crowd held its breath, sophomore Kylie Tierney sank the shot that screamed victory. Final score: Garden City 1, Cold Spring Harbor 0. Mission accomplished. In their third game of the week, the Trojans once again tasted victory through the raindrops as they defeated

Locust Valley 5-0 at Centre Island Park on September 19. With two goals by Olivia Ostrowski, and one a piece by Ella Heaney, Grace Kelly, and Sarah Killcommons, and an assist by Liana McDonnell, Garden City began dominating early in the game. Continued key offense by Jen Kubler, Miller Overbeck, Bella Ottomanelli, and Lizanne Griffith ensured that Garden City controlled the ball. Julia Kaval, Kerry McHugh, Emily Quinn, Katrin Karr, Marybeth Kane, and Sydney Pappas played amazing defense and left goal keepers Sullivan and Katie Mullins with little to do. Garden City will play their next three games against Carle Place, Massapequa, and Baldwin at home on the new turf. Please come out and support the girls! Hey Red!

GC Girls setting up for a penalty corner...

A victorious varsity team celebrates its win over Cold Spring Harbor!

The Garden City Office of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to welcome Kevin Ryan to our team.

Kevin Ryan

Real Estate Salesperson Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 516.248.6655, c.917.821.3424 kevinryan@danielgale.com Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

GC Basketball registration is underway The Garden City Basketball K-1-2 Clinic will be held on Sundays from 12:30pm-2:15pm at the St Paul’s Fieldhouse. The season will begin Sunday, December 3rd and run through Sunday March 4, 2018. We have off dates for Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King and Presidents holidays. Registration continues to be $125 with NO LATE FEES. Our nationally recognized clinic for kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade boys & girls uses 8 ft baskets and stations of different foundational skills & drills. Professionals recommend staying at a lower basket as not to create poor shooting mechanics in younger players. Please use the “clinic link” on our website for background on the skills/

format/structure of the clinic. Please note that this is a clinic and teams are not formed and participants are not called. We believe that Garden City Basketball has the vision, volunteers and dedicated coaches, and sets the highest standard for youth basketball in the village of Garden City. Make sure you choose the right program...Garden City Basketball... Our greater mission is to provide a wonderful experience for all of our participants so that a lifelong love of the game of basketball will be nurtured and grow. Sign-up ONLINE TODAY at www. gardencitybasketball.org If there are any questions about our program, please contact John Skramko at jskramko@live.com or 516-746- 9659.

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NEW LISTING – OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, September 30th 1:00 – 3:00 pm and Sunday, October 1st, 1:00 – 3:00 pm 179 Oxford Blvd, Garden City, NY Outstanding Estates Center Hall Colonial with classic portico located on one of the most prestigious boulevards in the village has just come to market after 55 years. Situated on an approximate .4 acres, this home offers a large entry foyer with bridal staircase. The oversized living room with garden views, formal dining room, and family room with fireplace and French doors to rear patio make great entertainment spaces. The eat- in kitchen affords quick access to 1st floor laundry area, pantry, bedroom, full bath, and convenient attached 2 car garage. The second floor offers spacious master suite with full bath and walk-in closet. 3 additional large bedrooms and hall bath complete this level. A beautifully finished basement with bar area, recreation, storage and utilities may be found on the lower level. CAC, central alarm, in-ground sprinklers, and gas /hot water heat are just a few of this home’s amenities. Convenient to LIRR. SD #18. MLS# 2973064. $1,399,000.

Mary X. Lo Galbo, ABR, CLHMS, CHMS Real Estate Salesperson Silver Circle of Achievement Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c.516.582.9742 marylogalbo@danielgale.com

Kathleen M .Higdon, CBR Real Estate Salesperson Silver Circle of Achievement Garden City Office 102 Seventh Street, Garden City 516.248.6655, c. 516.885.0656 kathleenhigdon@danielgale.com

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OPEN HOUSE

Sat, September 30th, 1:00 – 3:00pm Sun, October 1st, 1:00 – 3:00 pm 179 Oxford Blvd., Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2973064. $1,399,000.

OPEN HOUSE

Sun, October 1st, 1:00 – 3:00pm 122 3rd Street, Garden City 4-bedroom, 3-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2958751. $979,000.

Sun, October 1st, 12:00-2:00pm 86 Jefferson Street, Garden City 4-bedroom. 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2942978. $849,000.

Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2968523. $699,000.

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

UNDER CONTRACT

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

Claudia Galvin Manager

Denise Eilbeck

Arthur Anderson

Marilyn Frey

Garden City Office • 516.248.6655 102 Seventh St, Garden City, NY gardencity@danielgale.com

Sun, October 1st, 1:00 – 3:00pm 28 Kensington Rd., Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2973411. $1,249,000.

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

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

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

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

Garden City, NY 4-bedroom, 2-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2971746 $1,198,000.

UNDER CONTRACT

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

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

UNDER CONTRACT

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

UNDER CONTRACT

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

OPEN HOUSE

UNDER CONTRACT

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

Garden City, NY 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2949363. $1,290,000.

Rene Blair

Annmarie Bommarito

Vanessa (Maria) Genussa

Laura Carroll

Susan Gillin

Ann Collins

Daureen Hausser

UNDER CONTRACT

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

Christopher Connors Patricia Costello

Fortune Heaney

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UNDER CONTRACT

Lisa Heaney

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

Joanne Crokos

Kathleen Higdon

Christine Cudahy

Alfred Kohart

Patricia Dickson

Mary Krener

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

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2921219. $1,499,000.

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

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2912129. $1,699,000.

Out of Town Listings Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2929647. $2,098,000. UNDER CONTRACT

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

Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2956815. $2,595,000.

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

UNDER CONTRACT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert J. Krener

Alexandra Parisi

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Diane Piscopo

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Kathy Lucchesi

Kathleen Roberts

Susan MacDonald

Suzanne Rueck

Brigid Marmorowski

Julia Mastromauro Rosado

Athena Menoudakos

Joseph Scianablo

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Matthew Minardi

Jennifer Sullivan

Linda Mulrooney

Cheryl Trimboli

Penelope Nikolakakos

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Garden City, NY 6-bedroom, 4.55-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2954430 $1,495,000.

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

Rentals

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

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

Wyndham 5-Star Living

UNDER CONTRACT

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 712, Garden City, NY 111 Cherry Valley, Unit 519, Garden City, NY 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath. 1-bedroom, 2.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2928996. $699,000. SD #18. MLS# 2957698. $999,000.

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

100 Hilton Ave, Unit 502, Garden City, NY 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath. SD #18. MLS# 2971702. $1,395,000.

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

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